West Coast Messenger 26 April 2023

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APRIL

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Coast Calendar

26 Footloose auditions, Westland High School 2023 community production, WHS Hall, 4pm.

27 Westport Job Expo at the NBS Theatre from 10am to 1pm

27 West Coast Compilation, Weka Records album release gig and jam session, Woodstock Grill, Greymouth, 7.30pm.

28 Danny Wilson, Monteith's Brewery, Greymouth 5pm.

28,29 Taiko Festival, Punakaiki.

28 Greymouth Job Expo, Westland Recreation Centre, 10am to 1pm

28 GHS girls' squash team fundraising Quiz Night, Greymouth Squash Club, 6.30pm.

29 Shakey Ground, Monteith's Brewery, 5.30pm.

29 Andrew Wright with Marie Island, Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika, 6.30pm.

29 Queens of the Jungle Drum n Bass, Hotel Lake Brunner, Moana, 9pm.

30 Greymouth Sunday Market, Civic Centre, 10am.

30 Andrew Wright with Marie Island, Barrytown Settlers Hall, 8pm.

MAY

4 Kita Mean, Regent Theatre, Hokitika, 6pm.

6 Coronation Day of King Charles.

6 Around Brunner Cycle Race.

6 Coppermine Junction, the Lyric Theatre, Granity, 7.30pm.

6 The Wolverines, Hotel Lake Brunner, 9pm.

7 Second-hand Market, Civic Centre, Greymouth, 10am.

7 Car boot sale, fine weather only, Black Ops charity shop, Hart Street, Blackball, 1-3pm.

7 Nicky Moran, Greymouth Elim Church, 7pm.

7 New Zealand String Quartet, Reefton Club, 2pm.

8 New Zealand String Quartet, Barrytown Settlers Hall, 8pm.

9 New Zealand String Quartet, Regent Theatre, Hokitika 7pm.

12 DJ Miss Implicit, Monteith's Brewery, Greymouth, 6-9pm. 13

1. How the ball was hit for six with no assistance from anyone else? (3,4,3,3).

8. Spell “Attractiveness”! (5).

9. Tingles oddly as the eyes do when one wants to cry (7).

10. Doesn’t fail to get the tickets (6).

11. To a gold-miner, it certainly means stopping work! (6).

12. A new way of saying cool and invigorating (5).

14. Lumps of metal in the cabbage? (5).

18. The beer cask in it is probably from Switzerland... (6).

20. ...and this beer, travellers are familiar with (6).

23. Someone attempting to hide a gee-gee, and a famous gee-gee at that! (7).

24. Silly, mad Annie (5).

25. A mere woman! (4,2,3,4).

DOWN

1. Move into the house just to give yourself something to do (6).

2. Is afraid the fares will have to be altered (5).

3. Quantities of deadeners (7).

4. He knows a lot and is very useful in the kitchen (4).

5. Game to keep mum (5).

6. Attacking one and making objections? (7).

7. Offer to get a nurse? (6).

13. In return, said the salesman misrepresented the facts (7).

15. Catty! (7).

16. Dad’s allowed up, though pale (6).

17. Remain perfectly still and you’ll get very cold (6).

19. He may be a goner (5).

21. On a woman, it’s highly decorative! (5).

22. Does such work make a carpenter worry? (4).

Last week’s answer

Last Week’s Crossword Solutions

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 20831

Across - 1, Transmit. 6, Back. 8, Know. 9, Rubicund. 10, Shoot. 11, Ginger. 13, Quaked. 15, Angola. 17, Scrape. 19, Gorse. 22, Overseer. 23, Nail. 24, Arid. 25, Trappist.

Down - 2, Ranch. 3, New York. 4, Mare. 5, Toboggan.

6, Bacon. 7, Congeal. 12, Adherent. 14, Uncover. 16, Grown-up. 18, Acrid. 20, Swiss. 21, Area. CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 20831 Across - 1, Gracious. 6, R-i-ft. 8, Hail. 9, Lady-bird. 10, As-pen. 11, Lon-Don. 13, L-ass-ie. 15, Net-her. 17, Weasel. 19, Stick. 22, Grim-aces. 23, Neat. 24, A-den. 25, Seed-cake. Down - 2, Re-a.m.’s. 3, Callers. 4, Owls (anag.). 5, Sidelong. 6, Ro-bin. 7, For-bore. 12, Rep-laces. 14, A-v-erred. 16, Ti-tan-i-c. 18, Si-mon (rev.). 20, Crack. 21, Isle (I’ll).

17 The Little Mermaid, Regent Theatre, Greymouth.

18 Greymouth Sunday Market, Civic Centre, 10am.

25 Greymouth Sunday Market, Civic Centre, 10am.

JULY

2 Second-hand Market, Civic Centre, Greymouth, 10am.

2 Car boot sale, fine weather only, Black Ops charity shop, Hart Street, Blackball, 1-3pm.

9 Greymouth Sunday Market, Civic Centre, 10am.

16 Greymouth Sunday Market, Civic Centre, 10am.

23 Greymouth Sunday Market, Civic Centre, 10am.

7pm.

27 Burlesque workshop 4pm, Burlesque show 9pm, DJ Miss Implicit 11pm, Hotel Lake Brunner.

28 Greymouth Sunday Market, Civic Centre, 10am.

JUNE

1 AF8 Roadshow, public science talk, Regent Theatre, Hokitika, 7pm.

2 Junk to Funk, Hokitika

3,4 White Star RFC 125th Jubilee Westport

4 Second-hand Market, Civic Centre, Greymouth 10am.

4 Car boot sale, fine weather only, Black Ops charity shop, Hart Street, Blackball, 1-3pm.

8 The Little Mermaid, Regent Theatre, Greymouth.

9 The Little Mermaid, Regent Theatre, Greymouth. 10 The Little Mermaid, Regent Theatre, Greymouth.

15 The Little Mermaid, Regent Theatre, Greymouth.

16 The Highwaymen, Regent Theatre, Hokitika, 8pm.

16 The Little Mermaid, Regent Theatre, Greymouth.

AUGUST

6 Car boot sale, fine weather only, Black Ops charity shop, Hart Street, Blackball, 1-3pm.

15 Rock Tenors, The Anthems Tour, Regent Theatre, Greymouth, 7.30pm.

22 Totally 80s Show, Regent Theatre, Greymouth.

31 Elton John versus Billy Joel, NBS Theatre, Westport, 7.30pm.

SEPTEMBER

3 Car boot sale, fine weather only, Black Ops charity shop, Hart Street, Blackball, 1-3pm.

9 Women's Institute, Anne Stewart Rose Bowl, Trinity Centre.

OCTOBER

1 Car boot sale, fine weather only, Black Ops charity shop, Hart Street, Blackball, 1-3pm.

14 General Election.

I love the drama.”

“I was very fond of Queen Elizabeth II but the world is changing and I'm not sure of their role in the future so no, I won't be watching.”

“I haven't really decided but it will be the first time in my life we have had a king!“

To add any events to the Coast Calendar please e-mail: news@westcoastmessenger.co.nz.

Sue Asplin Hokitika

Alan Wilson Greymouth

Stephen Thompson Blackball

Rick Shearer Westport

Kim Fleming Hokitika

Rosemary Pearson Westport

Te Tai o Poutini Plan next steps

TE Tai o Poutini Plan Commitee preparing the combined district plan for the West Coast, met on April 18 to discuss the next procedural step in the plan making process.

The proposed plan was notified for submissions in July 2022.

Joint committee chairman Rex Williams said the planners and support staff had done a tremendous job processing the submissions.

“We had excellent feedback from the community and various interested parties

on the proposed plan with 534 submissions received containing 15,205 submission points.”

The next stage in the process is for the summary of all the submissions that have been received to be made publicly available.

The law allows certain members of the public to lodge further submissions if they have already lodged a submission or have a par?cular interest in any submission point.

The summary of submissions and further submission forms will be available on the

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TTPP website, and at the same locations the proposed plan was available at around the region.

“We urge people to ask at their local district council if they have any questions about the process,” said Mr Williams.

Further science on coastal hazards was also presented to the TTPP Joint Commitee. This information has been updated since the aerial survey of the ground levels across the coastline of the region were completed in December 2022. This work used LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) which provides highly accurate digital terrain data which

can be used for 3D maps and models of the region, this improved from the original ground levels gained from space shutle data.

“The LiDAR data has provided updated information on coastal inundation. It may mean adjustments to the coastal hazard layer are necessary and the committee will be working through this over the next few months. The data gathered does not take into account the hazard protection works that are in place or will be upgraded.” More information, including detailed maps and information sheets will be available over the coming months.

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This elevated native bush block features ancient rimu trees that dominate the landscape. It also has spectacular views inland to the forested mountain peaks of the Kahurangi National Park and west to the Tasman Sea. It is over two acres, is close to the township of Karamea and is easily accessible from a tarsealed road.

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Rimu Retreat

Alice Farrelly made an 'Among Us' character looking up at a space ship during the Grey District Library Lego Bricks Day, for the end of the school holidays. With a theme of 'Out of this World', there were plenty of outer space builds under construction, with about 50 children enjoying the session. Alice's creation joined a number of others that were in the draw to win a Lego set.

PICTURE: Arianna Stewart

Rare skinks fly home to Hokitika

Twenty-one Kapitia skinks relocated from Auckland Zoo to their home habitat on the West Coast earlier this month.

The skinks, whose conservation status is threatened-nationally critical are only found in a 1km coastal strip between Awatuna and Chesterfield, near Hokitika.

When Cyclone Fehi hit the area hard in 2018, the Department of Conservation moved 50 of them to Auckland Zoo for safekeeping. There they bred successfully, almost doubling their numbers.

Since the cyclone, the Kapitia Scientific Reserve has been established as a safe haven for the skinks which are distinguished by their salmon-coloured underside and a prehensile tail. The tail indicates they are adapted to a life in trees as they can use it to grip objects and help them climb.

DOC Hokitika operations manager Owen Kilgour says this is the third and final translocation of these skinks.

“In November 2021 we moved 42 skinks into the newly finished reserve. Twenty gravid females and three juveniles remained at Auckland Zoo and were subsequently released last November. A further 21 offspring from the 20 females – which were too young to release in 2022

– made the trip this week.

“The predator free reserve has been a great success and the skinks in there are thriving. As well as threats to their habitat from storm damage, the Kapitia skinks are vulnerable to predators such as rats and mice, which attack them if they are too cold to move and eat them alive.”

Some Kapitia skinks found in the wild have also been moved into the reserve.

Auckland Zoo head of animal care and conservation, Richard Gibson says the final release of Kapitia skinks from the zoo was a bitter-sweet moment for his team.

“We have learnt a great deal about their behaviour and diet preferences, which will inform habitat restoration inside their reserve. We also managed to almost double the number of skinks originally received.

“Seeing them return to the West Coast in just five short years – a blink of an eye in conservation terms – is remarkable and a testament to what dedicated and focused partnership can achieve.”

The skinks travelled with Air New Zealand from Auckland to Hokitika via Christchurch. They were accompanied by zoo staff and a film crew making a wildlife documentary series about the zoo.

Mayday dinner in Blackball

MAYDAY is the day when workers celebrate their struggles for better rights and conditions in both the workplace and the wider society. In big cities around the world, huge marches take place. .

A quieter celebration will take place in Blackball at a dinner at the Inn and Cafe on April 29. There will be songs of solidarity, a soapbox opportunity for anyone with

a topic in mind, a quiz as to the origin of many work[place rights now taken for granted and a short talk on the fate of Julian Assange. All are welcome, especially workplace delegates.

The dinner, hosted by Unions West Coast and the Blackball Museum, will start at 6pm and cost $25 per head. Please book by ringing the Inn on 732 4888.

Department of Conservation and Auckland Zoo staff at the Kapitia Scientific Reserve, near Hokitika. PICTURE: Auckland Zoo

Pounamu added to Hokitika Cenotaph

Westland District Council operations manager Erle Bencich, left, Hokitika-Westland RSA president Rangi Campbell, veteran and RSA padre Bill Henderson, Westland Mayor Helen Lash, RSA secretary Karen Burrows and Liddell Contracting Ltd engineer Steve Doigs look over the pounamu foundation stone recently blessed and placed at the base of the Hokitika cenotaph as work resumes to rebuild the World War I memorial.

The pounamu, etched with the words 'Lest We Forget', joins the original foundation stone laid in 1922 by Lt Sam Frickleton VC of Blackball.

Mr Henderson, one the Hokitika-Westland RSA's last Korean War veterans, said it represented the sacrifice so many gave so future generations could live in peace.

Liddell Contracting is rebuilding the monument to address seismic concerns.

It was dismantled in February and was due to be reassembled in time for Anzac Day commemorations, however the Westland District Council said the design requirements to achieve earthquake safety had delayed work.

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Hokitika River floodwall tender awarded

Henry Adams Contracting Ltd has been awarded the tender to undertake the stage 1A protection works on the Hokitika River.

Flood modelling has shown that under the current climate conditions, a 1 in 100year event will overtop the stopbank at approximately the Town Belt East stormwater outlet.

West Coast Regional Council chairman Peter Haddock said that undertaking this portion of work will mitigate this outcome as well as reducing the overall flood depths in all areas of the Hokitika township.

“This is a vital piece of the flood and erosion

protection needed for Hokitika. It's great to have had the tender awarded with work to commence shortly.”

The work undertaken includes raising the existing stopbank over approximately 700m of the northern Hokitika riverbank from the corner of Gibson Quay and Livingstone Street upstream past McMullan ITM.

The work will provide significant protection to Westland Milk Products and surrounding properties. The works are expected to take three months to complete, subject to weather. There will also be a temporary diversion of the cycleway and pedestrian access over this time.

Judy Bailey’s Bold Move: Shattering Ageing Stereotypes

As she enters her seventh decade, journalist and former news presenter Judy Bailey has become aware that society’s attitudes towards older people need, in her words, ‘a rev up.’

“Once you pass 65, people tend to think it’s a downhill slide to the Zimmer frame. But that’s far from the truth.”

“Many of us remain physically active, paddleboarding, cycling, and even tramping well into our 70s.”

With population of older adults expected to double over the next 20 years, Judy is teaming up with Koru Nutrition to change the way New Zealander’s view and experience ageing.

With a focus on holistic wellness and a commitment to excellence, Koru Nutrition aims to empower individuals to take charge of their health as they age.

The New Zealand-owned company specialises in natural health products, including Koru FX and Koru Joint.

As part of the project, Judy will be interviewing health experts and uncovering practical steps that help us age well.

“I’ll collaborate with

health professionals such as nutritionists, physiotherapists, dietitians, doctors, psychologists, and osteopaths alongside the Koru Nutrition team to bring the latest research to the forefront the conversation around ageing well.”

On why she chose to work with Koru Nutrition, Judy had this to say: “I love Koru Nutrition because it’s family-owned New Zealand company whose ethos aligns with my own.”

“They make quality products with the best ingredients and promote a holistic approach to ageing. I believe that if you can age naturally, that’s all for the better.”

“I live an active lifestyle, and as I get older, I would hate to have walks with the dog curtailed or not be able to lift the grandchildren onto the flying fox.”

Judy Bailey is all set to uncover the most up to date truths on what will help us age well from some of the

country’s leading health experts.

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Koru Nutrition products including the fast-acting joint support cream Koru FX are available in all good community pharmacies.

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Pickle making popular

n by Rose O'Connor in Westport

As an extension of growing vegetables at the Kawatiri Maara Kai community gardens, a pickle making course was recently held in Westport.

Twelve people explored the process of picklemaking using the Salvation Army kitchen.

The kamokamo and marrow used for the pickle was grown at the gardens in Brougham Street. Many of the budding pickle-makers are also regular gardeners there, according to Kawatiri Maara Kai co-ordinator Richelle Schaper.

“We used Yvonne Stephens' 'secret' family recipe which we have just shared with the world! It's gone viral!“ Ms Schaper said.

“We have a mission to have more selfsufficiency for sustainability,” she said.

The pickle-making participants learned the art of sterilizing jars by washing in a dishwasher and heating in an oven, preparing and cooking the vegetables along with the other added ingredients.

None of those attending had made pickles before and they reported it had been 'great.'

“Everyone also got a supply of vegetables and pre-packed spices to continue making pickle at

home,” Ms Schaper said.

Thirty jars of pickle were made that was also distributed to the participants.

Jess Brophy completes the pickle making process.

PICTURES: Rose O'Connor Skye Alexander, left, and Lani Wanoa with some of the pickles.

Tyrone Dolan, left, and Carolyn Hart are happy with their pickles.

Jenny Elsner is delighted with the end result. Melissa Barnett, left, Jenny Elsner, Holly Wearing, Richelle Schaper and Rachel Martin proudly display their pickles.

Objectors to an alcohol licence application

Applying for an alcohol licence can feel like a long road – one of the bumps you might encounter is objections to your application under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

Who can object?

There is no general right of objection against alcohol licence applications. An objector must show they have ‘status’ to object; proving they have a ‘greater interest’ in the application than the public generally. An objector can show status in the following ways:

Geographic proximity

Objectors either reside or have business near the proposed premises (a radius of one-two kilometres is considered ‘a fair and realistic’ suggestion) and can show they will be affected by the granting of the licence application.

Interestingly, the test of geographic proximity is not

decisive in all cases. In Janhurst Holdings Limited [2013] NZARLA PH 826, despite an objector living within a kilometre of the premises, it was held that an arterial road served as an “effective barrier” between the premises and the home of the objector, who also had no line of sight to the premises and therefore, did not have an interest greater than any other member of the public.

Enhanced interest

Objectors could also establish status through an ‘enhanced interest’, regardless of their proximity to the proposed premises. These may include a territorial authority and its mayor and/or councillors and some trade organisations.

How to handle an objection

If appropriate you may find alternative ways to deal with objections, such as meeting with the objectors

to understand their concerns and whether they can be resolved by amending the licence application. Applicants can propose to make changes to an application, provided the objectors consider withdrawing their objection.

However, consultation with the objectors does not mean the application would not proceed to a public hearing. The application may still proceed to a public hearing even if all parties have reached an agreed outcome.

If you find yourself in a situation where an objection has been made to your alcohol licence application, especially if the objection is questioning your suitability as a licensee and/ or there are serious concerns about the risk of increased alcohol-related harm in the locality, we recommend you seek legal advice.

Flu season is fast approaching!

Last flu season was a record year for influenza vaccine uptake and we want to build on this momentum to protect whánau coming into this winter season.

The upcoming 2023 flu season in Aotearoa New Zealand is difficult to predict, as seasonal viruses may not follow typical seasonal patterns.

Immunisation is the best protection against influenza. While it is possible to catch influenza after immunisation, your symptoms are less likely to be severe.

Tamariki aged under five years old, adults aged 65 years and over, and those of Maori and Pacific ethnicities are most likely to be admitted to hospital due to severe illness than any other age and ethnic group.

Currently flu vaccination are free for pregnant people, people ages 65 years and older, Māori and Pacific peoples aged 55 to 64 years, tamariki aged 6 months to 12 years (inclusive), people aged 6 months to under 65

years with eligible conditions, people aged 6 months to under 65 years with serious mental health and addiction conditions, please check with your Medical Centre for vaccine criteria.

Can a cold turn into the flu?

No it can't – the flu and the common cold are caused by different viruses, which means that if you have a cold, it cannot develop into the flu.

Isn’t the flu just a bad cold?

No. A cold virus only affects the nose, throat, and upper chest and lasts for a few days, whereas influenza, commonly called the flu can be a serious illness that affects the whole body and can last a week or more. Infection with the Flu virus can lead to a stay in hospital for any age group but particularly if you are elderly or have ongoing medical conditions. Flu can make an existing medical condition, such as asthma or diabetes, a lot worse.

Can the flu shot give me the flu?

No. You can’t get influenza from the vaccine. The flu vaccine is not made from a live flu virus, therefore, you can’t catch the flu from it. When you get the vaccine, your body learns what this flu strain looks like, so it can fight the illness if you should get it. It takes about 2 weeks from getting the vaccine for the body to be fully ready. I have just had my baby, can I have the influenza vaccine and will it protect my baby if I am breastfeeding?

Yes. It is safe for you to have the vaccine. Breastfeeding may also offer some initial protection to your baby. However your baby will have more protection if you are vaccinated in pregnancy. Stay safe, get vaccinated now, contact your Medical Centre or Pharmacy now, don’t wait for winter.

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What is ACC Cover Plus Extra and should I be on it?

You can’t get out of paying ACC, but there are significant advantages from being on ACC Cover Plus Extra rather than ACC’s default cover. Cover Plus Extra is an agreed-value policy that allows you to nominate a level of cover, within certain limits. You then pay a levy based on your agreed level of cover, rather than paying a levy based on your earnings filed with Inland Revenue.

This means if you are put off work for more than a week by a doctor, ACC will pay you 100% of your agreed cover, compared to 80% of your

previous year’s earnings under their default cover. Cover Plus Extra does not reduce if your business continues to earn money or you have a partial return to work or maintain a level of oversight.

We recommend ACC Cover Plus Extra to most of our clients who are self-employed or shareholderemployees, especially if your business has any of the following conditions:

• You have a fluctuating income.

• You are newly self-employed.

• You have a business that will continue to

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• You require a lower level of cover than last your previous year’s earnings (to cover replacement labour costs).

(The last 2 situations will lead to a reduction in your ACC costs).

If you are already on Cover Plus Extra it is important you pay ACC’s invoice by the due date. ACC have been quick to cancel any policy that has not been paid on time and it can be a hassle to get your cover re-instated.

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Applicationsarenowopenfor theone-offadditional

2022-2023fundingSpor tNZ Rural Travel Fund, ClosingMonday 8May 2023. Applicationformsare availableat www.westlanddc.govt.nz, Council Reception,orby emailingsarah.brown@ westlanddc.govt.nz

Theofficerforenquiriesis

SarahBrown,Community Development Advisor,027 7735236

NURSECLINIC.

ClinicsinWestport, Greymouthand Hokitika

ForAdviceand appointmentscall

JoSpargo (RegisteredNurse)

0279784334

Lessons for Allagesandallstages

TUES -Hokitika

WED –Barrytown

THURS –Greymouth

KarenJackson

BMus/ATCL

Email: kjfiddlesticks@gmail.com

Phone0223270915

THEMESSENGER

Phone037697900

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NewDentistatCoastSmilesDentalSpaGreymouth

IntroducingBeataMigda

IgraduatedfromtheMedicalUniversityofWarsawin1989.

Imade New Zealand my home about6yearsagoand love to liveonthe West Coastsurrounded by lovely coastersandbeautifulnature.

DuringmycareerIhavehadtheopportunitytoworkinfour countries -myhomeland whichis Poland,Sweden,United Kingdomand NewZealand.

Itisnotdifficult to imaginethatmostdentalpatientsdonotget excitedabouthavingdental workdone Despitethis reluctanceofmanytovisitthedentist,Ihavealwaysworkedhardtominimiseanyanxietythatmy patientsmightexperienceorany fearthattheyfeelaboutdentaltreatments

Overthe years Ihavebuilt manygreatrelationshipswith my patientsandhave been able to makethemas comfortable as possible

I’mpassionate aboutdentistryandithas fulfilled twomajor goals in my chosen career -theopportunityfor constant professionaldevelopment andinteractionswith avariety of people

Outsideof work Ilovetospendtimewith my family andfriends, discoveringthebeautyofNew Zealand.Ihavea specialinterestinancient languages and last year Ifinished my studyof Hebrew,Aramaic andGreek. My peacefuland quiet lifeonthe West Coast close to natureallowsme to findtime forthehobbies

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