West Coast Messenger 26 October 2022

Punakaiki hosts take a bow

“It was just bare land and blackberries with a stockpile of gravel – I didn't intend to build a pub,” says Ian Ryder as he reflects on 25 years as mine host of the Punakaiki Tavern.

Ian and Lorraine Ryder have just sold their pub to hotel magnate Lani Hagaman of Scenic Group.

“I had these three sections and I was going to put a house on each one, so we were busy clearing the rubbish on a hot day and I said to Lorraine let's get a beer and ... there was nowhere to go!

“I said, how about we build a pub?”

The Punakaiki Tavern opened the doors on December 6, 1997, a hot summer day with cicadas shrilling.

The bar is created from macrocarpa slabs and trunks, the furniture is solid rimu.

Looking back, Ian is reflective: “The travelling public kept it interesting. There is no way you could have a local pub for 25 years and not get sick of it, but we weren't like a local pub.

“One time we had about 20 Americans with a guide and two nannies as well, and they wanted fine dining, which they didn't get but we made an effort.

“It was all going well, we were putting on all these airs and graces when next minute, a rugby team pulled up, and they had a scrum in the

middle of the floor. Uh oh, we thought – but the Americans joined in too! As if it couldn't get worse, another bus arrived with a heap of fire brigade guys who had been to competitions in Westport, and they started singing dirty ditties ...

“It was a great night, and the Americans loved it.”

Lorraine says she will miss the lifestyle.

“I'd go down the (Pororari) river whitebaiting with my walkie talkie, and when I felt like lunch I'd walkie-talkie Ian for a sandwich and he would put one together and get on his bike and pedal it down to me. I don't know where else I can do that.

“We've had hundreds of staff, and they're like family now. Our barman Pete Snellaert

was special – he passed in October four years ago but everybody remembers him. One day he laundered some money – he stuck it through the dryer and shrunk it! He had to take all this shrunk money into the bank! We got old very quickly after he passed.

“The Paparoa Track has made a huge difference, it kept us afloat during Covid.”

The new owner intends to give the establishment some “uplifts“ and a new name, the Punakaiki Hotel and Garden Bar. Ian says he and Lorraine have plans to “settle the cat with the kids, lock our stuff in the garage, climb in the campervan and travel around – empty our minds. It's the end of era, that's for sure.“

After 25 years, Ian and Lorraine Ryder farewell the Punakaiki Tavern they built from scratch.

PICTURE: Meg Fulford n by Meg Fulford

Totara Flat, how does your garden grow?

Youth night market 'awesome'

n by Katrina Brown

In April, the Grey District Youth Trust youth council surveyed their peers to find out what they would like to see in Greymouth. When responses included a night market and more sustainability being practised in the community, the youth council decided to combine the two ideas and create a night market that focused on sustainability with a second-hand clothing swap and buy, and also gave their peers a place to sell their art, craft, and services, as well as having a space

to hang out for the evening.

Youth development co-ordinator Katrina Brown said the response was awesome, with 15 stalls, a food stand, and buskers all registering for the event.

“This was a very successful event, thanks to the hard work of the youth council and to the fantastic support from the community as well as the Regent Theatre. There were well over 100 people attending and many stayed for the whole night to listen to music by our Grey District Youth Trust buskers and to enjoy the atmosphere the youth

team had created. There was a variety of wonderful art, craft, and activities offered by our youth and a lot of enthusiasm for another market to be held next year.”

The Grey District Youth Trust holds activities and events and advocates for youth ages 12 to 24yrs. The youth council meets once a month and in between meetings get together to work on projects which support their peers and the community.

To find out more, visit www. greydistrictyouthtrust.com

Violet and Jack Rogatski among some of the flowers that will feature in the Totara Flat Garden Extravaganza this Sunday from 11am to 2pm in the community hall. Locals have once again come together to organise the event, and money raised enables the Totara Flat community to maintain and continue with the upgrade of the hall. The market day stalls are varied with a little something to suit everyone. On offer is an extensive selection of vegetable and flower seedlings, house plants, home preserves, fudge, truffles, lavender products, perennials, trees, shrubs, strawberry plants, raspberry/boysenberry canes, garden hooks and plenty more. “Over the previous 20-plus years we have had some very loyal supporters from the business community, without this generous support the continuation of this event would not be possible,” a spokesman said. For those who wish to chance their luck tickets for the monster garden raffle and the ever-popular mystery envelopes will be on sale. Refreshments will be available in the form of hot chips, sausages, home baked morning and afternoon tea. “So why not come along for a great day out, enjoy lunch, purchase something special to fill that little gap in the garden, or do a spot of Christmas shopping?“

PICTURE: Supplied

Chanel Allison applies gel nails to customer and youth councillor Hannah Hsieh.

Shoppers browse the pre-loved clothes and new arts and crafts at the youth night market held recently at the Regent Theatre.

Rosa Eden-Calcott at her stall, where she sold her handmade crafts. All profits went to St John.

PICTURES: Sophie Allison

Fearne Richards and Haamiahly Priestley-Hall quickly sold out of their bags made from repurposed curtains for their Education for Sustainability class at Greymouth High School. All of their profits went to the West Coast Penguin Trust.

Holiday fun times in Westport

Another successful Buller REAP school holiday programme was held in Westport. Children experienced a variety of activities such as nature walks, swimming, making insect hotels, taking part in 'Olympic Games', rock painting, biking, scavenger hunts, fear factor, sushi making, mini golf and Dukit (clay) modelling.

Ruby-Willow Griffin explores Dukit modelling.

Cruze McConachy models his Dukit.

Henry Yang makes sea animals from moulds.

Daphne-Emily Griffin uses a lot of bright colours in her models.

Evie Cole, left, and Rose Rule get creative.

Programme helper Robyn Poynter, right, with daughter Grace.

Programme co-ordinator Jane Riddell, left, helps out Hunter de Treend.

Lego time for Isaac Watts, left, and Frank Thomas.

PICTURES: Rose O'Connor

Broadband use surges on Coast

Ongoing changes to the way people work in the West Coast is showing up in broadband usage patterns on the Chorus network.

As increasing numbers of businesses in the region adapt to worker demands for flexible, hybrid working models, average monthly data usage for residential and small businesses on the West Coast increased to 409 GB (July 2022). This compares with 241 GB in February 2020, ahead of New Zealand's pandemic response.

Working from home before 2020 was for a select few, and it was unimaginable to think working from home would be widespread within the year. This culture-shift is driving considerable data usage on Chorus' network

on the West Coast.

This developed-appetite for remote and flexible working has New Zealand businesses deciding what the future of work will look like for their staff.

Chorus chief people officer Shaun Philp says the future of the workplace should be a people-led choice.

“People are now more comfortable working from home, following extended lockdowns and the pandemic response. While Covid was the catalyst, it's now the environment we're operating in, and that means businesses are having to adapt.

“Realising that the future of work won't solely revolve around the office, Chorus has taken the early lessons observed of the post-

pandemic workforce into account and is adapting its offices to reflect New Zealand's flexible work culture.

“Now when you come into the office, we are expecting the kind of work that you will be doing is face to face collaboration. We want our spaces to encourage a more interactive way of working,” said Philp. Fibre has eased New Zealand's transition from an office focused workforce to an adaptive and flexible one. Chorus' Big Fibre Boost tripled download speeds from 100 megabits per second (Mbps) to 300 Mbps, meaning New Zealanders can do more at home without impacting the rest of their household's internet experience.

West Coast residents were quick to utilise the

increased connection speeds which saw an increase of 197% from an average 88.4 Mbps in February 2020 to 262.3 Mbps in July 2022.

Ultra-fast broadband (UFB) phase two has brought fibre to the West Coast's smaller towns and communities such as Ross, Waimangaroa and Whataroa. The UFB phase two fibre build is due to be completed at the end of December.

“With fibre available in over 390 cities, towns, and communities, Kiwis no longer are forced to look for the skills and talents their businesses need in one location; an open approach to flexible working enables businesses to recruit from anywhere,” said Philp.

Comparison of Chorus network regional data usage: February 2020 and July 2022

‘Quartzopolis’ reopens in Reefton

“IT'S just excellent!“: six-year-old Reefton resident, Lennox White, gave his personal approval at the reopening of the Quartzopolis replica goldmine in Reefton this week.

Lennox's grandmother, Heather Atkin, has been bringing him to the mine since at the town's visitor centre he could talk. He used to talk to life-sized Mick the Miner, who stands at the entrance of the tunnel.

“Lennox is the underground mine's biggest fan. During lockdown he was devastated he couldn't visit, and was so excited the mine was reopening,” she said.

Reefton Visitor Centre manager Trish Keereweer invited Lennox to be the first member of the public to enter the restored mine at the launch on Wednesday.

It was during school hours, so Lennox was given permission to attend the special event and was adorned with a hard hat for the occasion.

Jim Staton, who project managed the original replica mine exhibition in 1993, also attended.

He gave a historic account of the pump engine, timber used and where the shaft had originated from. He is thrilled that the mine has been restored to its former glory, with the addition of the rock drill, the 'merry widow maker' being used at the end of the tunnel as a photo opportunity for visitors.

The revitalisation was co-funded by local goldmining companies, Oceana Gold and Federation Mining.

“We are really pleased to partner with Federation

Mining in the revitalisation of an important part of Reefton's history,” Kit Wilson from Oceana Gold said.

Simon Delander from Federation Mining echoed those sentiments and was impressed with young Lennox: “He really knows the technical jargon about mining.”

Lennox's future does not look like it is set in stone – it looks like it is set in quartz.

Treat for disabled children

Lennox White, six, with the 'merry widow maker' and Federation Mining chief executive Simon Delander and Oceana Gold senior communications adviser Kit Wilson, inside the 'Quartzopolis Gold Mine' at the Reefton visitor centre.

PICTURE: Rachel Fifeld

Serving up the food from McDonald's at the Big Bay Out – Kayla Lyford, left, general business manager Imke Heersink and franchisee Vinay Chandra. About 100 disabled people and their families turned out at the Westland Recreation Centre in Greymouth for the Mayor and McDonald's Big Day Out. As well as a free swim and hydroslides, everyone was treated to lunch from McDonald's. The team from CCS Disability Action was on hand checking everyone in, and extending a warm welcome, along with Greymouth Mayor Tania Gibson.

PICTURE: Laura Mills

Free COVID antiviral medicines are available

Free oral antiviral medicines are available for people at risk of becoming ver y unwell from COVID, and free R ATs are available for ever yone.

Benefits of antiviral medicines

Antiviral medicine can help people be less sick and stay out of hospital The medicine must be taken within the first 5 days of having COVID symptoms to reduce the amount of virus in the body.

Who can get antiviral medicines

Eligible people include:

• Māori or Pacific people aged 50 years or older

• ever yone aged 65 years and older

• anyone aged 50 years or older who has had less than two COVID vaccinations

• anyone with a severely weakened immune system, Down syndrome, sickle cell anaemia, or were previously in critical or high dependency hospital care from COVID

• anyone with three or more high risk medical conditions

For the full list of high risk medical conditions, visit Covid19 govt nz/medicines

When to get antiviral medications

To get the COVID antiviral medicines, all of these must apply:

• you have COVID, or you are a household contact and have symptoms

• your symptoms star ted within the last 5 days

• you are eligible for the medicine

Your doctor, nurse, hauora provider, or local pharmacy can tell you if you are eligible and may provide you with a prescription If your local pharmacy does not prescribe antiviral medicine, they can put you in touch with a pharmacy that does

How to get antiviral medications

If you have COVID you must isolate for 7 days You can arrange to have medicines delivered by friends or whānau If needed, pharmacies that provide COVID antiviral medicine can have them delivered to you, for free

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Know what to grow

n by Rose O'Connor in Westport

Are you wanting to start a garden but not sure what to plant that will thrive in the local conditions? Then head down to No 37 Community House at 37 Peel Street in Westport, and check out the Kawatiri Seed Exchange.

The seed exchange is part of the Kawatiri Resilience Network and No. 37's Potikohua Trust secured funding for it from the Food Security Project.

“Funding is to support and encourage food growing in Westport and surrounding areas by whatever means we could,” gardening facilitator John McFadgen said.

The seed exchange sprang out of the existing No. 37 Garden Group that had been

started a few years ago by local man Kane Hogan.

“Although notification of the funding had been received in December 2021, it had only recently got under way as we were picking our way through people getting Covid.”

Mr McFadgen said the seed exchange came about as many people in the garden group had been unsure of what to plant to suit local conditions and they had not wanted to waste money buying large packets of seeds that they were not going to use.

Having heard about the successful Karamea Seed Exchange, they made contact with that group and used knowledge from them to establish their own.

The seeds that are available are old established varieties that grow well in the district.

“It is an inexpensive way to buy seed, to break it down into smaller packs. You can spend a lot of money getting a garden established and part of our brief was to make it affordable. Not everyone in our area has the money to get started.”

Sharing information was another important aspect.

“We charge $1 per pack, which is a modest cost. We want people to come into No 37 and connect especially if they want to know more about growing stuff.”

Some seeds were also gathered from local gardens with varieties that would not cross pollinate.

Working bees had been held to split the seeds up into the smaller packs which he said had involved a tremendous amount of work.

“Resilience is all about people and connections between people. Potikohua Trust is all about helping and supporting. Growing food can allow various people and groups to connect and share knowledge and skills through networking,” Mr McFadgen said.

Westport Garden Club members and Maara Kai community gardens in Brougham Street had both been involved at No 37, he said.

“After all we have been through with Covid and the floods, people are wanting to come back and take advantage of what is on offer. The garden group meets from 10am to 12pm on a Tuesday and Thursday as well as on a Saturday from 11am to 12pm. People can also check out the Facebook page No 37 Garden Group Food Resilience where a lot of information and videos are posted.”

Opportunity knocks

Here s your opportunity to own this block of five units all together on one title Four of the units will need to be brought up to healthy home standard in the future but the return on this property is great Investment is returning $940 pwk and consists of three one bedroom units one studio unit and one two bedroom unit which has a single garage

For Sale $375,000

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Attention first home buyers

This well maintained property must be viewed if you are looking for a tidy low maintenance home with immediate possession available Perfectly sized 634m2 freehold section, which has been well fenced to keep children and pets safe and sound The home also provides a standalone garage with a separate hobby room/man cave A lovely family home

For Sale $325,000

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Delightful character

A delightful character home positioned on a 956m2 (approx) freehold section in a desirable location The interior provides a large kitchen, ample open plan living, three bedrooms, renovated bathroom, two toilets DVS system pellet fire heat pump and a spacious separate laundry The property also offers a nice outlook from the back yard

For Sale $445,000

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Room for all

This well maintained three bedroom home provides ample family living for all to enjoy The kitchen/dining area is a generous size and the lounge is separate which is heated by a Yunca multi fuel fire and a heat transfer system to keep you warm and cosy on winter nights Positioned on a partially fenced 2371 sqm section with good outbuildings

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John McFadgen, right, shows the available seeds to Bev O'Connell, left, and Mary Holland.

PICTURES: Rose O'Connor

John McFadgen can often be spotted at local markets and events promoting the Kawatiri Seed Exchange. Here, he has a stall at the Westport Garden Club Spring Flower Show.

What conditions should I have in an Agreement to Purchase a property?

If you are looking to purchase a property you will need to consider what conditions you may require in the Agreement for Sale and Purchase. There are several standard conditions that can be included:

Finance

A finance condition means the purchase is conditional on you arranging satisfactory finance to complete the purchase. This can include lending with a bank, KiwiSaver and the Kāinga Ora First Home Grant.

Land Information Memorandum

A Land Information Memorandum (or LIM) is a report on the property provided by the local authority with information complied from their records. LIM reports are an important part

of carrying out due diligence on a property as they can, amongst other things, uncover any unconsented work, potential issues such as flooding and instability, and other natural hazards.

Building Report

A building report condition allows you to get a qualified building inspector to issue a report on both the exterior and interior of the property, looking at areas where issues can occur such as the roof, flashings, subfloor and checks on electrics and plumbing through moisture testing. You may cancel the sale based on the building report if you are unhappy with any aspect. However, this must be considered to be on reasonable grounds. You may also be asked to provide a copy of the building report to the vendor. This gives the

vendor a chance to see the issues.

Title

A Record of Title states who owns the property. It also highlights any rights or restrictions relating to the property such easements, covenants or who else has an interest in the property (e.g. a Bank with a registred mortgage).

There are other conditions that may be inserted into an Agreement including insurance, solicitors approval or an overarching due diligence clause. Alternatively, your solicitor can also tailor a clause specific to the property. It is advisable to always seek legal advice before signing an Agreement to ensure the appropriate conditions are included in the Agreement.

Coast

to help with my high cholesterol and blood pressure but what can I expect when I see a

If you’ve ever googled “dietitian” the image you will have is of a lab coat and stethoscope wearing person with fruit and a tape measure! Let me assure you, when you come to see us there will be no lab coats or stethoscopes or even scales!

We know that agreeing to see us can be daunting, especially if you are imagining a dietitian will tell you to lose weight, go on a diet or cut out the foods you enjoy.

The great (and often surprising) news is that our team of dietitians are guided by the Health at Every Size® principles and the Non-Diet approach: This means we are dietitians who don’t believe in dieting! We’ll work through your nutrition and health concerns and support you as

you take small steps to manage these. We know that dieting doesn’t work for 95% of people long term and has a negative effect on wellbeing. For this reason, we focus on what you can do to look after your body rather than cutting out foods or following dieting rules. It means that we work with clients to improve health and add quality to life for the long term!

If you would like support with a nutrition related issue you can self refer by filling in this form - https://www.westcoastpho.org. nz/.../nutrition-self... and our team will be in touch.

Backdating GST Registrations

Inland Revenue are seeing an increase in requests for the backdating of GST registrations. This is often businesses applying to claim GST deductions in earlier periods where they were previously unregistered.

This is generally the result of businesses experiencing significant start-up costs or purchasing large assets prior to commencing taxable activities. The registration of GST would otherwise allow for a significant deduction and a GST refund.

As backdating is only granted under exceptional circumstances, it is important to consider GST

registration prior to purchasing high-cost assets. Furthermore, Inland Revenue are increasingly asking for additional information prior to releasing refunds, so it is important you are carrying out a taxable activity at the time of registration.

If you have the idea to purchase a ‘Business Ute’ to take the boat out this summer, but you’re not planning on starting up your business until later in the new year, Inland Revenue will not deem you to be registered until there is evidence of a regular, or a perceived future income pattern.

We would recommend that you discuss your business plans with an accountant before you

commence your business activities. We would ensure you are registered for GST at the correct time. We would also recommend holding off on purchasing the Business Ute until you officially commenced a taxable activity and are GST registered.

Furthermore, remember to keep copies of bills and invoices, this will save you time and hassle in the event your GST returns are audited. This will ultimately save you time and hassle when dealing with Inland Revenue.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence or AI has garnered a lot of media attention in the past year and will continue to populate the headlines as technology advances continues to push the boundaries.

Simply put AI refers to the ability of computers or machines to learn and make decisions based on data. Much like animals, machines learn from experience.

Early uses of AI focussed on automation. While some applications of AI do involve automating processes that were originally performed by humans, that only scratches the surface of what AI and machine learning can do.

There are many ways that AI can be used, but most applications focus on driving growth. By embracing AI and machine learning, organisations

are finding innovative ways to improve their performance.

Uses of AI include:

• Improving efficiency through automation

• Improving the speed or consistency of service

• Using customer insights/data to inform decision-making

• Identifying opportunities for new products and services

• AI generated image creation

• Image recognition

• AI in software design and testing

AI tends to evoke negative feelings for workers.

Employees often assume that embracing AI means eliminating the human element from jobs. With so many concerns about job stability arising from

AI, much of the workforce has developed a lack of trust in the technology. While AI systems may one day eliminate jobs that are based on repetitive tasks (such as assembly line positions), AI actually offers the potential for more jobs, not less.

The use of AI poses significant benefits from reduced operational time, cost reduction, limited human error, and greater business insight.

Even though the benefits of AI are many, adopting this technology is not without is challenges and controversy. With lack of trust to fear of the consequences of unbridled AI technology unleashed on human society, AI tech is here to stay.

Pōwhiri celebrates shift to national training model

The official transition of Tai Poutini Polytechnic to Te Pūkenga, New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, was marked yesterday with a pōwhiri at the Greymouth campus to signify the mauri/life force or essence of the two entities (Tai Poutini Polytechnic and Te Pūkenga) coming together as one West Coast staff welcomed Te Pūkenga Acting Chief Executive Peter Winder, together with Murray Strong, Te Pūkenga Chair, with a pōwhiri and celebration of the transition. Staff at the other campuses joined the celebration via zoom and took an opportunity to share kai together

Tai Poutini Polytechnic Executive Director Alex Cabrera says the event marks a shift to the new national model for vocational education, which means greater opportunities for access, collaboration and flexibility for learners

“We’ve been supportive of the intent of the national reforms from the beginning, particularly the plan to ensure greater access to vocational training in the regions and put learners at the centre of our work We remain committed to providing ākonga (learners) with an exceptional learning experience that will support them into their future careers

“Yesterday we marked the shift to the new system, but that does not mean any significant change for our ākonga, who will still enjoy the same quality training programmes and support from our dedicated kaiako (tutors)

“In recent months we have introduced new initiatives and pilot programmes that are testing the benefits of the new national model. We’ve partnered with the Primary Industry Training Organisation to make agriculture training more cohesive for students; we’ve partnered with stakeholders in Westport to open the new Conservation Training and Employment Hub; we’ve joined forces with the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand to bring more flexibility to our programmes and offer online students access to West Coast campus support These are just some of the ways we’re working with our community to make the best of the new model for our region

Enrol now to secure your spot in 2 023!

If you’re thinking of studying in 2023, get in quick to secure your spot in one of Tai Poutini Polytechnic’s popular training programmes

There are so many options for learners, with flexible delivery in many programmes that you can fit around your life and career If you’re just getting started in your career, we can help you take the first step If you’re already working and want to take the next step up the ladder, we’re also here to help you along the way

Take a look at some of the popular local training options that help West Coasters get into West Coast jobs And if you’re unsure just give us a call or drop in to talk about study options and support in 2023!

• Agriculture learn in the classroom and on the farm to start your career on the land

• Automotive Engineering learn all about engines and their systems to kick start your career in the automotive industry

• Business Administration and Technology prepare to climb the corporate ladder with transferable skills for the office.

• Carpentry practical skills that will get you ready for your building apprenticeship

• Civil Plant Operation our Digger School will get you working on heavy machinery and kick start your career in the busy construction industry

• Cookery take your new culinary skills into busy kitchens here at home or right around the world

“There’s more work to be done on the detail of the new model and we’re grateful to all of our community partners who’ve worked with us through the process to ensure the best outcomes for the West Coast We look forward to keeping these partnerships strong in the future ”

Te Pūkenga Acting Chief Executive Peter Winder, attending yesterday’s pōwhiri, welcomed Tai Poutini Polytechnic to the Te Pūkenga whanau

“It is wonderful to be here in person on the West Coast to welcome you October marks another key point of our transition journey, as we welcome Tai Poutini Polytechnic and four others to the whare. We welcome Tai Poutini Polytechnic with great respect and acknowledgement of your past and the strengths brings to Te Pūkenga We are proud to welcome even more kaimahi and ākonga into Te Pūkenga.”

Learners can head online to www tpp ac nz to look at all the training options and flexible learning opportunities available on the West Coast in 2023 You’re also welcome to visit the Coast Connect Employment and Careers Hub at the Greymouth campus, for advice on career options and support for training and employment opportunities

• Foundation Skills we’ll work with you to get you ready for further study or your first job

• Hard Stone and Jade Carving turn your passion for art into a career with our unique carving programme

• Horticulture whether you want to learn to be self sufficient at home, or pursue a horticulture career, we’ll cover what you need to know

• Outdoor Adventure and Education make the outdoors your office and turn your love for adventure into a career

• Ski Patrol our Wanaka based training opens doors to a career on the mountains

• Study and Career Preparation Give yourself a head start on future study Maybe you’re looking to get back to study, or you might just need some help to make sure you’re ready for a new training programme?

Maraeo Hawea, Layelin Stewart, Dave Mason, Te Pūkenga CE Peter Winder, Mataia Keepa and Tai Poutini Polytechnic Executive Director Alex Cabrera at the pōwhiri celebration

Tai Poutini Polytechnic officially invited into the Te Pūkenga whanau

P re -Employment options

Name of Programme

Duration (including term breaks) Start Date Location

Leading to the NZ Certificate in Agriculture (Dairy Farming Strand) (Level 3) 42 weeks Multiple intakes Greymouth

Agriculture (Dairy Farming)

Automotive Engineering

Leading to the NZ Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) 40 weeks February Greymouth

Business Administration and Technology

Leading to the NZ Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3)

20 weeks February Greymouth

Leading to the NZ Certificate in Construction Trades Skills, Carpentry (Level 3) 40 weeks February Greymouth

Carpentry

Civil Plant Operation

Leading to the NZ Certificate in Civil Infrastructure Bulk Earthworks (Level 3) subject to approval

29 weeks February Westport Greymouth

Leading to the NZ Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) 40 weeks February Greymouth

Cookery

Foundation Skills

Leading to the NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) 20 weeks February Westport

Hard Stone and Jade Carving

Leading to the NZ Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 3) 20 weeks February Greymouth

Hard Stone and Jade Carving

Leading to the NZ Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5) 40 weeks February Greymouth

Horticulture

Leading to the NZ Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) 20 weeks March Westport Greymouth

Outdoor and Adventure Education

Leading to the NZ Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi skilled) (Level 4)

Outdoor Instruction and Guiding

Leading to the NZ Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi skilled) (Level 5)

Ski Patrol

Leading to the NZ Certificate in Snowsport (Level 4) and NZ Certificate in Avalanche Risk Management (Level 5)

36 weeks February Greymouth

34 weeks February Greymouth

27 weeks April Wanaka

Leading to the NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) 19 weeks February Greymouth

Study and Career Preparation

short courses visit www.tpp.ac.nz

Offering support to all West Coast learners

In an extension of a collaboration with the Open Polytechnic to support local learners, Tai Poutini Polytechnic is now helping learners right across the West Coast reach their career goals

No matter what people are studying, or who they are enrolled with, Tai Poutini Polytechnic’s student support services are now available to any West Coast learner this includes the use of campus facilities

The scheme might help a nursing student who is looking for wellbeing support Or someone working through a building apprenticeship who would like help with the book work Or it might be someone learning on the farm who could use a hand with some study skills or time management advice

Vikki Roadley Director Strategic Initiatives says whatever you’re learning, Tai Poutini Polytechnic is here to help

“The aim is to make learning easier for everyone on the West Coast, no matter who they are studying with There are plenty of ways we can give students a hand We want to help, so we’re asking any learners to just give us a call or email and we’ll show you how to access a whole range of support services

“This might include a conversation with our wellbeing and support staff about healthcare, talking to our people about the help they can offer around numeracy and literacy if you’re struggling to write your assignments, or targeted support for Māori and Pasifika students ”

“The offer includes access to computers and printing, our library, café and student areas for socialising, and more ”

Tai Poutini Polytechnic is a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga and is part of the roll out of a new approach to tertiary vocational education around the country Being part of a wider networks means greater access to resources and more opportunities for learners; it also means a more collaborative approach to learning, no matter who you’re enrolled with

“Our aim is to support all learners on the West Coast, help them access the training they need and support them to achieve their goals By extending an offer of support to learners enrolled with any training organisation, we can help our region and get great outcomes for West Coasters ”

Conservation and whitebait

are under threat. For that reason, some new rules came into force this year, including a slightly shortened season. These rules are designed to help conserve whitebait for future generations.

As Ngai Tahu and as Coasters we know whitebait isn't as abundant as it was when we were growing up, so respecting the new rules is an important part of ensuring whitebait fritters remain a staple for many years to come.

Support, and the Sustainable Wild Whitebait Fishery Project, among a number of others. These projects and others create jobs, putting a good number of people to work, and they generate environmental outcomes. This is a win for the Coast, one of the most precious ecological areas in New Zealand and the world.

Heaphy Track rebuild revealed

THE Department of Conservation has revealed where new bridges will go on the storm-battered Heaphy Track. The new Heaphy Bridge is expected to be about 93m long and close to the position of the bridge that was there before 2012, but higher and longer (the old one was 68.9m). The new Lewis Bridge will be about 109m in order to span the whole Lewis valley. In dry weather, the Lewis River is a small river, but it soon comes up in heavy rain and quickly fills the whole valley with a raging torrent.

The completion date is October 2023, which DOC said would be a disappointment and challenge for many. “While we are happy to have sites confirmed, there is still a lot of work to be done to get two new bridges up and running.“

Rino Tirikatene Te Tai Tonga MP

say this every year, but this year is surely the fastest one yet. We're only two months out from Christmas and more than halfway through the whitebaiting season. That last marker of time – the whitebait season – is particularly important for Coasters. Setting your nets and collecting the white gold is an important part of the lifestyle on the Coast, and an important part of the diet and tradition of Poutini Ngai Tahu.

But four of the six species that make up the whitebait family

I'm glad that, in the conversations I've had with constituents and with the Department of Conservation, that recreational fishers are on board with our collective efforts to make the stock more sustainable.

On that theme – conservation and the environment – I'm also glad to write that the $1.2 billion Jobs for Nature programme reached a new milestone: 2.5 million hours worked across the country.

The Jobs for Nature programme supports conservation and environmental projects across the country providing a contribution to wages, training, and other support for those projects that were hit hard during the pandemic.

On the Coast the programme helps support Predator Free South Westland, the South Westland Conservation and Tourism

If you follow the news you'll know, and likely would have voted in, this year's local elections. As the MP for Te Tai Tonga I want to acknowledge both the former members of the region's local and regional councils – thank you all for your service – and the new and re-elected members as well.

I know there was intense competition for the positions, including a flood of last minute nominations in Buller, which to its credit had the highest rate of nominations in the country. From Greymouth to Westland to Buller to the Regional Council these are all tough jobs that require hard mahi and dedication to serving the community. I wish you all the best in your local endeavours.

For the candidates who weren't successful this time around, I want to acknowledge your efforts as well, and wish you well as you continue to serve your communities in different capacities.

Mauri ora!

PICTURE: Department of Conservation

Lake Rotoiti beauty captured

Further extension to TTPP submission period

CONTINUED high levels of interest in the proposed Te Tai o Poutini Plan (TTPP) has prompted a further extension of the submission period to 5pm, Friday, November 11.

Rex Williams, TTPP committee chairman, said the extension recognised that followup correspondence to landowners about Sites and Areas of Significance to Maori, as well as feedback from the public at Ag Fest

at the weekend highlighted the need to push the submission period out. This will enable as many people as possible to make submissions.

“Extending the submission period by an extra fortnight gives additional time for our communities, businesses and other stakeholders to get involved and provide their feedback. This is a plan for West Coasters and it just makes sense to do this.”

The decision will be formally ratified by the new Te Tai o Poutini Plan Committee at a meeting to be convened once new representatives are confirmed following the recent local elections.

Mr Williams is encouraging people to get in touch if they have questions about the proposed plan or how to make a submission.

“It's not always easy understanding how the proposed plan may affect you,” said

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Mr Williams. “We are here to answer your questions. Please call our team, or e-mail and we will do what we can to help, as well as walk you through the submission process. We need your feedback to make the TTPP be able to work for you.”

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A flooded Lake Rotoiti after heavy rains in the Nelson Lakes district. It is among the best photographs taken this year by some of Niwa's 700 staff around New Zealand. The end of the Lake Rotoiti jetty is a popular photography spot for visitors to the Nelson Lakes, but occasionally it disappears entirely into the water. “After a big storm event in the Nelson Lakes National Park, the water in Lake Rotoiti was so high that the boat ramp and signage were flooded,”

photographer Jennifer Beaumont said. “It was a rare opportunity to capture this scene in a different way. I got this image once the clouds and fog cleared to reveal fresh snow on the mountains, which were reflected beautifully in the lake.“.

PICTURE: Jennifer Beaumont, Niwa

Fun and sun at Ag Fest

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Daniel Tainui managed to whip up two courses in his allotted time at Ag Chef. Kelley Lilley, who wlso won in 2020, took out the top place.

Westpower chief executive Peter Armstrong and son Jonny with a model of a transportable substation used by Westpower.

Toni Auld asks punters 'are you curious?' as they pass her stall dispensing high end gin and whisky product from Southland.

Crickets set in pineapple jelly were on hand in an attempt to entice people to the Wildfoods Festival in March 2023.

Paul Comber and Helen Nolan.

Kerry Round, back left, with William, Tara and Bethany Moynihan.

PICTURES: Meg Fulford

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OCTOBER

28 Halloween Party, Railway Hotel, Hokitika.

28,29 West Coast Basketball 75th Jubilee.

29 Greymouth Hockey Club 75th Jubilee from 3pm

29 Lake Kaniere Powerboat Club opening day, Hans Bay, 12.30pm.

29 Shakey Ground, Monteith's Brewery, 6pm.

29 Westland Industrial Heritage Park Market Day 2pm.

29 Halloween Roller Derby, Seaview Hall, Hokitika.

29 ID Crisis, Formerly the Blackball Hilton, 8.30pm.

29 Monster Ball, the Buller Club, 7.30pm.

30 Greymouth Sunday Market, Civic Centre, 10am.

30 Fox River Sunday Market, Fox River 9am.

30 Spring Market, Fox Glacier Community Centre 10.30.

30 Totara Flat Garden Extravaganza, Totara Flat Hall, 11am to 2pm.

31 Junior Monsters Halloween Party, Shantytown, 5pm.

NOVEMBER

3 Smith Allen Peterson Old-Time Trio, Barrytown Hall 8pm.

5 Blackball Head Shave, Village Green, 1pm.

5 Greenstone Park Speedway race meeting.

5 Guy Fawkes and barbecue, Blackball Workingmen's Club 7pm.

6 Kumara Boot Sale, Kumara Sportsground, 9am to 2pm.

6 Greymouth Sunday Market, Civic Centre 10am.

11 Lake Brunner School Twilight Gala, 5pm to 8pm.

11 Greenstone Park Speedway race meeting.

11 Drag It Out Bingo Australasian Hotel 7.30pm.

11-13 Inangahua Arts Open Studios/Arts Trail Event.

12 Ride the Wilderness, Ross, from 8am.

12 Retailers Market, Hokitika.

13 Grey Valley Community Gala and Ahaura Axemen's woodchop, from 10am.

13 A Very Special Tribute to Dame Vera Lynn, featuring Vicki Lee, 4pm, Regent Theatre, Greymouth.

13 Greymouth Sunday Market, Civic Centre 10am.

14 Grant Haua at Donovans Store, Okarito 7.30pm.

16 Greymouth Art Group meet, Holy Trinity Church Hall, 7pm.

16 Grant Haua, Barrytown Hall 8pm

17 Grant Haua, Reefton Club, 7.30pm.

18 Jodi Vaughan and Brendan Dugan 40th Anniversary Concert, Regent Theatre, Hokitika, 8pm to 10.30pm.

19 Cancer Society, The Journey car rally.

19 Greenstone Park Speedway race meeting.

19 Whataroa School Market Day 10.30am.

19 Giant Community Yard Sale, Albert Street, Greymouth, 11am.

22 A Celtic Christmas, Regent Theatre, Greymouth, 7.30pm.

22 Labour Day Market, Greymouth Town Square, 10am.

23 Dancing Queen, a tribute to Abba, NBS Theatre, Westport.

24 Dancing Queen, a tribute to Abba, Regent Theatre, Greymouth.

24 A Celtic Christmas, NBS Theatre, Westport, 7.30pm.

25-27 Lake Brunner Fishing Competition.

26 Backshift Heelers, Formerly Blackball Hilton 8.30pm.

26,27 The Extravaganza Fair Summer Tour, Karoro Domain, Greymouth, from 9am.

26,27 Ashton Family Circus and Dylan Daisy's Magic Show, Karoro Domain, Greymouth, from 9am.

27 Greymouth Sunday Market Civic Centre 10am.

27 Ben Vidgen, at Blackball Workingmens Club, 6.30pm.

28 Spring Creek Swimming Pool opens

DECEMBER

1-4 True West Adventure Race, Franz Josef.

2-4 The Hits Christmas Carnival.

2-4 Runanga Club 75th Jubilee.

3 Best Bets Album Release Tour, with Big Scout and the Situtations, 8.30pm

3 Evolve Market, Greenstone Retreat, 10am.

4 Kumara Boot Sale, Kumara Sportsground, 9am to 2pm.

4 Summer Market, Runanga Club carpark,,1pm.

4 Greymouth Sunday Market, Civic Centre 10am.

10 Blackball Community Centre Christmas Fete 10am.

10 South Island modified title meeting, Greenstone Park Speedway.

11 Greymouth Sunday Market Civic Centre 10am.

11 Picnic at the Beach , Hokitika.

16 Backshift Heelers, Speights Ale House 8.30.

17 World of Music, Regent Theatre, Greymouth, 7.30pm.

18 Greymouth Sunday Market, Civic Centre 10am.

JANUARY

1 Westland Provincial Shoot, Barrytown Gun Club

3 Omoto Races, Greymouth Jockey Club.

7 Kumara Race Day, Kumara.

14 WOW sprint cars, Greenstone Park Speedway.

27-29 Woodstock Motorcycle Rally, Hokitika.

28 Greenstone Park Speedway race meeting.

FEBRUARY

4-6 Lake Mahinapua Aquatic Club, 80th anniversary.

5 Kumara Boot Sale, Kumara Sportsground, 9am to 2pm.

5 Gold Trail Ride, starting Shantytown.

11 Buller Gorge Marathon.

11 Kathmandu Coast to Coast.

11 Greenstone Park Speedway, race meeting.

12 O'Conor Home Gala, Westport.

25 Greenstone Park Speedway, race meeting.

MARCH

4 Greenstone Park Speedway, race meeting.

5 Kumara Boot Sale, Kumara Sportsground, 9am to 2pm.

11 Wildfoods Festival, Cass Square, Hokitika.

15 New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Regent Theatre, Greymouth, 7.30pm.

16 New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, NBS Theatre, Westport, 7.30pm.

18 Greenstone Park Speedway, race meeting.

APRIL

1 King of the Coast, Greenstone Park Speedway, Cobden.

2 Greenstone Park Speedway, race meeting.

2 Junk2Funk Wearable art competition, Hokitika.

28,29 Taiko Festival, Punakaiki.

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Tania Nicoll Hokitika

“The good management of infrastructure.”

Brian Lange Kowhitirangi

“Looking after infrastructure and people – and forget about buying the Mountain Jade building.”

Claudia Recorean Westport

“That the flood protection including water and sewerage is sorted.”

Keith Walsh Westport

“Keeping rates down –the price of everything is through the roof.“

Annie Van Looy Greymouth “Look after the farmers.”

Sharon Donaldson Greymouth “Have all the footpaths fixed.“

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PROPOSED TE TAIOPOUTINI PLAN

THE COMBINED DISTRIC TPLANFOR THE WEST COAST EXTENSION TO SUBMISSION PERIOD

Duetocontinued high levels of interest in the Proposed Te TaioPoutini Plan, the submission period has been extended to 5pm, Friday November 11, 2022.

Should members of the public have questions about whatthe Proposed Plan means forthem, or howtomake asubmission, please phone 0508 800 118, e-mail: ttpp@info.nz or visit the West Coast Regional Council Officesat388 Main South Road,Greymouth.

TheProposed Plan can be accessed at: www.ttpp.nz or at alocal librar ynear you.

Fora full list of locations the Proposed Plan is displayedat, check online at www.ttpp.nz or phone 0508 800 118.

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