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Paul Berry, left, Georgia Leigh McKeown and Kiri Gibson lead the march away from the service at Blackball. PICTURE: Lisa Rangi

At Hari Hari, veterans and family place their poppies at the gates of remembrance. PICTURE: Tanya Salter Photography

housands turned out for dawn and daytime commemorations throughout the West Coast on a fine Monday, on the centennial of the first Anzac Day service. Services were held from Karamea in the north to Bruce Bay in the

A young girl places her poppy following the service at Waimangaroa. PICTURE: Rose O’Connor-Neilsen

Gerhard Fitzgerald marches forward at the Kumara commemoration. PICTURE: Paul McBride

south, with hundreds turning out for each of the individual services held in the four main towns in between. A particular feature was the commemorations in many of the smaller towns and centres including Inangahua, Grey Valley, and South Westland.

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West Coast dambuster recalled Len Chambers on famous wartime raid

by Ben Aulakh

he dambusting life of Karamea man Len Chambers has been brought to life in the pages of a new book. Author Marlene Bennetts recently completed her book, The Last Dambuster, about the high-flying life of her uncle, Len Chambers.

Chambers was born in Westport, and during his upbringing lived elsewhere on the West Coast, including briefly in Blackball, where he moved with his carpenter father. He was the wireless operator on the famous “Popsie” Lancaster Bomber. The plane was one of the best known of the aircraft to conduct the ‘dambuster’ raids which used bouncing

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bombs to destroy hydroelectric dams which were key to powering the German military machine and war effort. Bennetts was inspired to put her uncle’s exploits down on paper after he died aged 91. “People have heard a lot about (dambuster pilot) Len Munro, but not much about my uncle. When he died I promised my aunty I would write a book about him.” Bennetts said her uncle, a quiet and unassuming man, spoke little of his time in the air force. “He never said very much, except that he just couldn’t understand how he could not come to be killed, especially because he was shot down a couple of times.” Bennetts said that even all these years later, she can still recollect how as a girl, on one of the first nights her uncle returned home after the war, she was awoken by “his cries and screams” due to the nightmares he suffered. After Chambers’ wife, a Canadian war-bride, joined him in New Zealand, the couple lived at first in Petone, however the trauma suffered by Chambers in war time meant that the only place “he felt safe” was Karamea. The couple moved there, and remained there for the rest of their lives together. For much of his working life Chambers worked for the Ministry of Works. Bennetts said she first began writing the book a year ago along the lines of a biography. However, after the first draft she switched to making it “more of a memoir” drawing on her family’s recollections of her uncle’s life, Bennetts said. She hoped the book would go some way to

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Anzac Day 2016

Hundreds turned out to Anzac Day commemorations at towns and rural centres across the West Coast on Monday to remember. Various photographers captured a snapshot of the occasion, on the centennial of the first Anzac Day commemoration.

A large crowd turned out for the Dawn parade at the Cass Square cenotaph in Hokitika. PICTURE: Cheryl Riley

War veterans with former and current service people stand in reflection at Reefton. PICTURE: Trevor Johns

Ross and Hokitika returned servicemen and women and fire brigade members fall out in Ross. PICTURE: Janna Sherman

The Westport parade arrives at the Gates of Remembrance. PICTURE: Rose O’Connor-Neilsen

A moment’s silence at the Greymouth cenotaph. PICTURE: Stewart Nimmo

Buller Mayor Garry Howard addresses the crowd at Westport. PICTURE: Rose O’Connor-Neilsen

The flag is lowered at the Bruce Bay commemoration at the Makaawhio Marae.

Reefton RSA women’s secretary Kath O’Sullivan. PICTURE: Trevor Johns

Mary Kennedy pays her respects at the Whataroa commemoration. PICTURE: Jackie Cadigan

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What do I have to consider if I am looking to employ children as workers? The definition of a child for employment purposes is anyone who is 14 or under; or is 15, 16 or 17 and still attending school; or turned 18 on or after 1 January in the previous tax year and continued to attend school (including a school for people with disabilities), but excluding tertiary institutions. If you are engaging a child as an employee they must be treated like any other employee. You are required to have a written employment agreement in place, PAYE deductions must be made and they are entitled to all the entitlements of an adult e.g. Stat Days and Holiday Pay. If they are a member, KiwiSaver deductions need to be made. However, until they are 18 years old you don’t have to pay an employer contribution. Once a child has joined KiwiSaver it applies to all employment and they don’t have a choice to opt out when they reach 18. Other considerations are that the payment must be a reasonable amount

based on the nature and extent of the work undertaken i.e. not excessive. Work must also be related to the business. Children cannot, for example, be paid for normal household chores. On the other side of the coin they must be paid the minimum youth wage if they are 16 or over. You must also abide by the new Health and Safety regulations that came into force on 4 April 2016. These place restrictions for those under 15 on the nature and place of work, use of machinery, lifting, use of tractors and implements and hours of work. Children can also be engaged as a self-employed person or in work listed as a scheduler payment. Again, the requirements are similar to contracting adults in these ways. For further information check out the IRD, WorkSafe and Employment NZ websites.

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Is it necessary to take legal advice when purchasing a property and what does a “conditional agreement” mean? You would be wise to seek legal advice sooner rather than later when entering into an agreement to purchase a property. If you are purchasing through a Real Estate Agent, the Agent will prepare the agreement and discuss it fully with you. They will also refer it to your legal representative for approval and discussion if you so direct them. If not purchasing through a Real Estate Agent then you should definitely consult with a Property Lawyer or a Registered Legal Executive at the outset so that an agreement can be prepared to include conditions relevant to your purchase and your situation, e.g. finance, building report, land information memorandum and title approval. The offer to purchase is generally always prepared by the purchaser’s agent, be it a Real Estate Agent, a Property Lawyer or Registered Legal Executive. If you are entering into a private agreement (no Real Estate Agent involved), your Property Lawyer or Registered Legal Executive will ensure that your interests are protected as they are equipped with comprehensive legal skills to advise on all aspects of your property transaction and are backed by stringent safeguards administered by the New Zealand Law Society.

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What is the NESCS? The NESCS, came into effect on 1 January 2012. The history in New Zealand has left a legacy of soil contaminants through use of chemical sprays, storage of hazardous substances and disposal of hazardous wastes. This has lead to the development of the NESCS to protect human health against such contaminants by making them known.

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How do I know if there is contamination history on my property? In the first instance contact your local regional council, they keep a register known as the Selected Land Use Register (SLUS), which acknowledges known soil contamination sites. Checking your local district council property file can help identify any past activities which may have lead to soil contamination.

How do I manage soil contaminants on my property? If you have reason to suspect contaminants on your property you will need to have a site assessment undertaken to test the soil. CWRC can organise this for you. A report would be written stating the findings and level of contamination with a remediation plan outlining what you can do to adequately manage the contaminants. Call CWRC if you would like any clarification on this matter or look up mfe.govt.nz for their fact sheet.

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What is Smokefree May? The aim of Smokefree May is to celebrate people living smokefree lives and to encourage people to become smokefree. Tuesday 31st May is World Smokefree Day and the theme is ‘It’s about Whanau.’ The New Zealand Government has committed to Smokefree Aotearoa 2025. To achieve this, three things need to happen: 1. Fewer people start smoking 2. Demand for, and supply of, tobacco reduces, and 3. More people successfully quit.

is 20% - that means one in five adults are smokers. The New Zealand rate is 15%. The Maori smoking rate is much higher, with 34% of West Coast adult Maori currently smoking.

What can you do for Smokefree May?

Good on you! You’ve come to the right place.

• If you smoke, think about where you smoke and who sees you. • If you are pregnant, quit smoking for your baby’s health. • Make your home and car Smokefree. • Support a friend to quit smoking.

Action on Smoking & Health (ASH) conducts annual surveys of year 10 (14-15 year-olds) students throughout New Zealand. The good news is that these surveys show that fewer West Coast young people are smoking and more young people have never smoked. However many young people still live in a home with one or more adults who smoke.

There is lots of help available to quit smoking. You don’t have to do it on your own. • Community & Public Health (768 1160) offers the Aukati KaiPaipa cessation service for Maori who want to give quitting a go. • Smoking Cessation Counsellors are based at the DHB in Greymouth, Hokitika and Westport. • Coast Quit is available from your GP or pharmacy team. • Call Quitline on 0800 778 778.

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If you are approached by the applicant, or a consultant acting for the applicant, it is an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the proposal, and to discuss any concerns you may have. During this consultation, the applicant may consider making changes to the proposal to reduce the effects of the proposal. This may include agreements on restrictions on the height of buildings or vegetation, or designating areas that will not have buildings. If you are happy with the proposal and sign the approval form, this will assist the applicant in obtaining the resource consent. If you do not sign the approval form, the applicant may submit the application to Council for limited notification. Coastwide Surveys Ltd 51 Tancred Street, Hokitika

It’s never too late to do the right thing

Putting your past tax returns right

It’s okay to do jobs for cash or for your mates as long as you record them and declare the income when you’re filing your annual tax return. Make sure that:

If you’ve left some income off a previous tax return it’s best to let us know now, rather than wait for us to find out some other way. By making a full voluntary disclosure your may benefit by:

• you record every job, no matter how big or small • if you’re registered for GST you charge it. You must be registered for GST when you annual turnover exceeds $60,000 • you declare all your income when you file your tax return If you’re already paying tax on all your income, there’s nothing more you need to do.

• not being prosecuted in court • having your shortfall penalty reduced by up to 100% Choosing not to tell us may lead to: • late payment penalties • shortfall penalties and • prosecution

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If you need help with correcting your tax returns, please contact your tax agent.

You have an important role in keeping your industry fair for all. If you know someone who is doing undeclared cash jobs you can let us know confidentially.

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I’ve been asked to sign an affected person approval – What is it? On any application for a subdivision consent or a landuse consent, Council will assess who they consider to be affected by the proposal. The applicant may consult directly with the affected persons, they may have a consultant (usually a surveyor or a planner) to contact the affected persons, or they may ask Council to notify the application.

“I’ve done a few cash jobs but I really want to get back on track”

On limited notification, Council will write to the people that they consider to be affected by the proposal. The letter will advise the timeframe for making a submission. Submissions may be in support of the application, neutral, or oppose the application. A submission may be about the whole application, or only parts of it. Your submission must state your reasons, the decision you wish the Council to make, and whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission. If no submitters request to be heard, the Council planner will consider the submissions, and make a decision on the application. If any submitters request to be heard, Council will appoint a commissioner for the hearing. The Council planner will write a report to make a recommendation on the application, and the applicant and submitters have an opportunity to present their submissions. The commissioner will then have up to 15 working days to make a decision. More information about the process can be found on www.mfe.govt.nz P: 03 756 8305

“I’ve noticed that more and more outdoor dining areas around New Zealand are going smokefree, as well as public places like parks and even some downtown squares and open spaces. Isn’t this an infringement of a smoker’s right to use a lawful product?” The non-smoking majority would say that a pleasurable outdoor dining experience can be spoiled by drifting tobacco smoke from another table. Many considerate smokers would agree, and are careful about where they light-up. But other smokers might assert their right to use a lawful product as they wish, particularly since it is so heavily taxed. Actually, because something is lawful doesn’t mean its use isn’t restricted: look at drinking alcohol, driving motor cars, etc. The main reasons for extending smokefree environments relate to the main problem with tobacco use: it ultimately kills half the people who use it regularly. There’s also the problem of second-hand smoke causing harm to non-smokers, particularly young children. Most smokers wish they had never started – but it is very addictive and therefore hard to simply stop. Even those smokers who are happy to continue smoking will generally not want their children to start. By extending smokefree environments and making cigarettes and smoking less visible, we ‘de-normalise’ smoking, which makes it less likely that young people will think of starting. It also helps people who are trying to quit smoking for good. Health warnings on cigarette packs are important, but adult role-modelling is perhaps even more-so. This might sound fanciful, but there is increasing evidence from New Zealand and overseas that supports extending smokefree environments as a good way to help people quit and to make it less likely that young people will start. And smokefree outdoor dining is undoubtedly more enjoyable for the majority of diners. West Coast Primary Health Organisation PO Box 544, Greymouth 7840

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May Day Runanga-Blackball debate, Blackball Workingmen’s Club, topic: West Coast Leadership Continues to Fail 30 May Day forum at Mines Rescue with guest speakers, trade union and council looking at a sustainable economy 30 Westport Warrior – multi-challenge obstacle race 29 - May 1 Return of the Petrel Festival, Punakaiki

Weekly Puzzles CRYPTIC ACROSS 1. Love of cricket (4). 7, Homes were built in an unspecified location (9). 8. A match for the wild animals (4). 9. Having joined the four quarters together (4). 10. Would being told so make one stop talking rubbish? (4). 11. So big it’s incredible? (4). 14. Mulled over by a couple as yet undecided (2,3,5). 16. Is it poured out in bars (5-5). 19. Don’t like to see the wrong key inserted (4). 22. The company remains adamant (4). 24. Leave a note that will wound (4). 25. Put the mug back (4). 26. Content and weight of the bag (9). 27. Recognise, but say to the contrary (4). DOWN 1. Figure it’s part of a hand (5). 2. Arrived and left with an animal (5). 3. Let’s on it’s the wrong stretch of water (6). 4. Meadow on which not to build a shed (4-2). 5. A drink for the marksman (4). 6. VIP who’s a quiet liver (9). 12. Doll, Maria found broken at the zoo (9). 13. It’s a job to get the clothes dry (4). 15. In the main, charwomen are slow movers (4). 17. Extremely problematical? (6). 18. Let the prisoner out for three months (6). 20. A profit, as before (5). 21. Give one, at the finish, a ball-point (5). 23. Driven back with the cheese (4).

Last week’s answer

Last Week’s Crossword Solutions QUICK PUZZLE NO. 20475 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Hippopotamus. 8, Chided. 9, Greedy. 10, Primary. 12, Aztec. 15, Tweed. 16, Angelic. 18, Danish. 20, Limpid. 22, Legitimately. Down - 1, Highbrow. 2, Aped. 3, Spiders. 4, Stage. 5, Embezzle. 6, Used. 11, Meetings. 13, Eligible. 14, Inflame. 17, White. 19, Able. 21, Moth. CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 20475 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Good-time girl. 8, Se-V-ers. 9, C-lever. 10, Shall-ow. 12, L-imps. 15, Crack. 16, Mar-king. 18, Strain. 20, Sucker. 22, Leave no w-iser. Down - 1, Tog-ether. 2, (inde)Ed-ge(t). 3, Miss-i-on. 4, P-each. 5, Limerick. 6, F-L-ee. 11, Lack-a-day. 13, Pond-ered. 14, Passion (anag.). 17, Anne-x. 19, Told (tolled). 21, Clip.

COASTERS say... Heavy coastal erosion at Punakaiki, and highlighted recently in Northern Buller, Hokitika and in South Westland is a major regional issue. How do you see the coastal erosion problem and who should be responsible for dealing with it, including the costs involved?

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Runanga fun day to mark May Day Hokitika mid-winter festival Into the East – Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika, 7.30pm Westport Fire Brigade Open Day, Westport Fire Station, 10am - 2pm 14 and 15 West Coast Poultry and Pigeon Club annual show, Civic Centre Greymouth Westport 45s Pairs Tournament, Club Buller, 1pm Westland Independent Boys’ Brigade AGM, Boys’ Brigade hall, Dalton Street, Hokitika Westport 45s Pairs Tournament, RSA Bowling Club, 1pm Coast economy forum from a workers’ point of view, Mines Rescue Centre, Runanga

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Penny McIntyre Westport

Jos Colville Hokitika

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“It’s a huge coastline and not many people to pay for it, making it hard for local councils. It’s not unique to our area so it needs government intervention to support all the regions affected by it.”

“We all know it’s going to get worse worldwide. We are all responsible for global warming.”

“It’s got to be government assisted.”

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“I think a percentage of the residents, the regional council and the council all should come to the party. I don’t think the residents would have enough to pay for everything themselves.”

“It’s council’s responsibility. Although mother nature is hard to fight against we have to try to keep it safe.”

If tourism is to be our future, it absolutely does have to be addressed because some of our best coastal assets are being eroded away. I think it needs to be a shared cost between central and local government.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Immovable Seddon dental clean by Cheryl Riley, in Hokitika COMMUNITY group representatives at a clean-up workshop at the Richard John Seddon statue in Hokitika recently were surprised their main tool was a toothbrush. Many of the participants thought the toothbrush idea was a joke but course leader, Emily Fryer from Canterbury, assured the group it was no joke. Ms Fryer explained that a soft toothbrush was the best tool in the cleaning process, which included wetting the statue with a light volume of water, working from the bottom up, spraying a special solution, brushing in nooks and crannies and then

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ospital food? Keep it local. Remember the joke about frozen tv dinners? The one which said you were better off eating the box rather than the actual contents? There’s a similar joke doing the rounds these days — but instead of tv dinners, it’s hospital food. You might have seen the pictures on television, or maybe heard patients describe their horror stories on Checkpoint with John Campbell, or if you’ve spent some time in hospital recently you’d have tasted it for yourself. The food is grub. There’s no other way to describe it, and it falls far short of what we expect from our public health system. Patients are served potato mash that looks like powder and old mince that tastes like rubber. This is all happening as food services are outsourced to catering giant Compass Group. The days of onsite hospital catering are over as underfunding forces district health boards (DHB) to cut everything short of doctors and nurses. The food services are outsourced, the laundry services are outsourced and wage increases for doctors and nurses are nearly non-existent. But the difference between outsourcing laundry services and outsourcing food services is that

the food is what we see (and eat). The outsourcing sees food bought, prepared and chilled or frozen in Auckland or Tauranga before being distributed to the various health boards. Local jobs have been lost, and local providers of meat, fruit, and vegetables, and other services, have had their contracts cancelled. This new regime is under consideration on the West Coast, but it has already been implemented in the Auckland, Counties Manukau, Waitemata, Southern, Tairawhiti, Bay of Plenty and Nelson Marlborough DHBs. No one expects five-star dining, but hospital patients do need nutritious, nourishing food. They are in hospital for a reason. There is research that suggest that in the long-term DHBs will be paying higher prices because poor nutrition is associated with longer hospital stays and more frequent re-admissions. It’s up to us to ensure the West Coast DHB decides against outsourcing its food services. Not only is that the right thing to do — patients need healthy tucker — it’s the cost-effective thing to Unfortunately the Minister of Health Jonathan Coleman doesn’t see it the same way. When he was challenged by Labour’s health spokesperson Annette King to actually eat one of the meals he agreed but then immediately barred media from being present. His response after eating the grub? It was “yummy”, he reckons, but I’m pretty sure he was being sarcastic. All of this is a consequence of the Government’s drive to cut costs. This government has slashed $1.7 billion from the Health budget in real terms. That means funding has not kept up with inflation and DHBs are forced to make decisions that impact people’s lives. We should still expect from our health system that which used to lead the world.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

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The 1967 Greymouth High School tennis team that played Papanui High School in an inter-school competition and was successful in beating the Christchurch team for the first time in many years. Pictured are R Thorn, left back, Kay Senior, Mrs T D Wilson, Christine Harvey, I Loveridge, G Robertson, front left, Helen Hamilton, I Tucker and Laureen Frost.

The full muster of librarians who each had a turn or two to help out the school librarian over the year.

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The Greymouth High School prefects from 1967 Janice Burn, left back, Lois Fagan, R R Thorn, Christine Harvey, A J Rodgers, Susan Burrows, R Miller, middle left, F T Croft, Kaye Fitzpatrick, G Richards, Valarie Farmer, J S Wright, S R Leitch, P R Heveldt (deputy head boy) front left, M J Dixon (head boy), Mr J S Thomson (principal), Jan Becker (head girl), Helen Hamilton. PICTURES: The Mawhera Gazette (the magazine of Greymouth High School 1967) compliments of John Stewart.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Inangahua goldfields 150 this year

The old gold town of Reefton, about the 1890s.

by Trevor Johns

his year marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Inangahua Goldfields in 1866. Although it is difficult to state exactly when and who first discovered gold in the area, 1866 marks the beginning of the gold centred activity that eventually brought the town of Reefton into being.

The first European woman to arrive and live in Inangahua, Mary Casserley Williams, seated, with her daughter Rosanna Kynnersley Williams, in the late 1880s. PICTURE: John Coghlan

The site of the historic township of Kynnersley, at the junction of the Inangahua and Waitahu Rivers. The once bustling township was situated near the farm building in the middle distance. PICTURES: Trevor Johns

Although the local Maori were aware of the yellow stone to be found in the region, its presence went unnoticed by explorer Thomas Brunner when, in 1847, he and two companions made their way through the area. Pioneering government surveryor and engineer John Rochfort noticed traces of gold in the Buller River valley in the 1850s. This was followed in April 1866 by the discovery of gold in Redmans Creek. This discovery in an eastern feeder stream to the Inangahua River in turn led to a growing number of prospectors moving to the district in search of their fortunes. Access to the diggings at Inangahua was from the Buller River. However the expense of bringing goods up the difficult reaches of the Inangahua River to the ‘Landing’ and beyond made it prohibitively expensive, costing as much as £75 a ton. In May 1866 a ‘packer’s track’ was cut over the low saddle separating the Inangahua and Little Grey rivers. The importance of this track was that it connected the gold diggings to the Little Grey River basin and thence on to Greymouth. It also meant that the diggings south of the saddle were able to connect to Westport, where supplies could also be obtained.

Kynnersley remains in the name of the farm that takes in the site of the former township.

By June 1866, the track had been completed and as many as thirty pack horses a day traversed the route bringing supplies from Greymouth. A township, Squaretown, arose along this track just south of the present day Mai Mai bridge across the Little Grey River on State highway 7. Squaretown comprised houses, hotels and stores and serviced the ‘pack track’ but there is little indication that it was once a thriving pioneer community. Another township was established on the Inangahua at a place called Fern Flats on the eastern side of the Waitahu River. Thomas Kynnersley, warden of the Marlborough goldfields,visited the settlement — after reporting to his superiors that “gold was everywhere” — and the township was given the name Kynnersley by the inhabitants. Although the government had intended it be named after surveyor Rochfort, the name Kynnersley stuck. Kynnersley reported that the town was thriving. He counted 250 men in town in one day with nine stores and two butcher shops already established there. The first European woman to live in the Inangahua district was Mary Williams, wife of Kynnersley publican John Williams. She crossed the saddle with a baby in her arms

and two more riding in gin cases slung across the back of a packhorse. Originally an Irish orphan Mrs Williams arrived from Australia to New Zealand goldfields in 1862. She eventually bore 12 children and had 21 grandchildren. She lived in Kynnersley until her death at nearby Capleston in 1895. In April 1866 an estimated 6000 people now occupied the goldfields. In September 1866 gold was discovered by three Murray brothers in the creek that flows into the Inangahua River and now bears their name. At this time the area that would eventually become Reefton was nothing but a fern covered flat by the river. It would remain so until April 1870 when good deposits of gold were found in the hills nearby. This kicked off the ‘rush’ proper and buildings began to be erected on the flat. As the new township of Reefton, named for the nearby gold reef, grew in importance, so did Kynnersley’s fortunes subside. Today the only evidence that a township on the site ever existed 150 years ago is the name of a dairy farm that takes in the original site. • This article was prepared with the assistance of Ina Lineham and input from Nigel and Steffan Mckay of Reefton.

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huge effort by more than 100 people recently has helped secure the Punakaiki coastline in time for The Return of the Westland Petrel Festival this weekend. Recent king tides had eroded at least 8m of coastline in front of the Buller District Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Punakaiki Beach Camp. Festival organisers and the camp managers were concerned further high tides with stormy weather might end up closing the camp. A plea went out for helpers to sandbag on April 16, and over 100 people from as far away as Christchurch, Hokitika and Westport turned up. Camp manager Craig Findlay said helpers filling and stacking 3500 sandbags was a mammoth effort. Festival director Jed Findlay said the community effort to help secure the venue of this weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Return of the Westland Petrel Festival in particular was â&#x20AC;&#x153;awesomeâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really we had to focus first on saving the venue â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Punakaiki Beach Camp â&#x20AC;&#x201D; before we could think about anything else,â&#x20AC;? he said. The festival runs from Friday until Sunday. The festival celebrates the Westland petrel (taiko) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one of the few petrel species left on the mainland. The taiko inhabit much of the same breeding range on the West Coast as they did before humans arrived. Taiiko can be found feeding off the West Coast and as far away as Kaikoura during breeding season. Off season the Westland petrel ranges from eastern Australia to Peru and Chile and the festival celebrates their epic annual return journey home. The festival this weekend includes a jam session at the Pancake Rocks Cafe on Friday evening, tree plantings and a community market on Saturday morning at the campground. The market will have family entertainment including clowns, a bouncy castle, horse wagon tours, games and free hot chocolate and cake, before the evening musical entertainment begins at 4.30pm until late. Wellington bands Newtown Rocksteady and Drax Project are featured this year, with DJ Morphious King and more.

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

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Eddie the Eagle (PG) Greymouth â&#x20AC;˘ Hokitika Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eddieâ&#x20AC;? Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British skijumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. The Jungle Book (PG) Greymouth â&#x20AC;˘ Hokitika An orphan boy is raised in the jungle with the help of a pack of wolves, a bear, and a black panther. Eye in the Sky (M) Hokitika EYE IN THE SKY stars Helen Mirren as Colonel Katherine Powell, a UKbased military officer in command of a top secret drone operation to capture terrorists in Kenya. Through remote surveillance and on-the-ground intel, Powell discovers the targets are planning a suicide bombing and the mission escalates from â&#x20AC;&#x153;captureâ&#x20AC;? to â&#x20AC;&#x153;kill.â&#x20AC;? But as American pilot Steve Watts (Aaron Paul) is about to engage, a nine-year old girl enters the kill zone triggering an international dispute, reaching the highest levels of US and British

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government, over the moral, political, and personal implications of modern warfare. The Divergent Series: Allegiant (M) Greymouth â&#x20AC;˘ Hokitika After the earth-shattering revelations of INSURGENT, Tris must escape with Four and go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago. For the first time ever, they will leave the only city and family they have ever known. Once outside, old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless with the revelation of shocking new truths. Tris and Four must quickly decide who they can trust as a ruthless battle ignites beyond the walls of Chicago which threatens all of humanity. In order to survive, Tris will be forced to make impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love. Zootopia (PG) Greymouth â&#x20AC;˘ Hokitika In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a fugitive con artist fox and a rookie bunny cop must work together to uncover a conspiracy. The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighbourhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together-a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything.

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WANTED TO PURCHASE VISITING ANTIQUE DEALER WISHES TO PURCHASE OLD PHOTOS - Postcards -Stamp Collections-Old Maps- GlobesCricket & Rugby Programmes-Early NZ Hunting & Fishing Books -Historical stories Early Rugby & Cricket Books Old Linen etc etc JEWELLERY (even broken) Pocket & Wrist Watches- Old Chains- Perfume Bottles (old) -Pocket Knives -Fountain Pens -Old Pipes- Sterling Silver- Vesta Cases -Greenstone or Paua Jewellery-Rings- Bracelets- Necklaces -Compacts-Souvenir ware -Clocks- Radios-Cameras-Telephones- Butter churns RIFLES especially early air rifles .22s & .303s early shotgun & rifle ammunition - reloading gear - telescopes- binoculars- barometers - FLY RODS-Reels- Gaffs -Nets -Flies -Lures -Ice Axes -Wooden Skis -Golf Clubs -Tennis Racquets -Cricket Bats - Rugby Balls -Small Wooden Cabinets -Medical Instruments - BONE Handled Knives -Canteens Cutlery -OLD CAR PARTS -Lights -Speedos -Horns -Gig Lamps OLD TOOLS -Planes -Saws -Chisels -Spanners -Old Padlocks -& keys MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS -Violins -Trumpets Accordians -Music Boxes- Etc - Hat boxes -& Trunks OLD COINS pre decimal especially early Crowns - & Sovereigns -Banknotes -WAR BADGES & MEDALS - uniforms - LODGE Medals Trading or Communion Tokens -Bayonets -Hunting Knives -& Early Axes- OLD TINS Tea -Honey -Cigarette -Tobacco -Spice- Biscuit -etc - GOLD -Alluvial - Nuggets - Dental - or - Coins -OLD BOTTLES - CROCKS - Whisky Jugs - Ginger Beers - Oil Bottles - Advertising Signs - TOYS - Fun Ho - Matchbox - Dinky- Meccano - Hornby Trains - Dolls - Teddy bears - Cast Pots - Kettles -Irons - MAORI Statues - Carvings - Artifacts - Books - China - Banknotes with Maori Head - CHINA- & Glassware- Belleek - Moorcroft - DoultonShelley - Sylvac - Maling - Royal Winton - La Lique - Clarice Cliff - Beswick Animals Fish or Birds NZ POTTERY- Crown Lynn - Temuka - Milton etc etc Any Stuffed Animal Heads

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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. PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF POISON OPERATIONS POISON WILL BE LAID IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF TB POSSUM CONTROL From April 15, 2016 to May 30, 2016. Kowhitirangi - Hokitika Gorge: Control area includes: East bank Hokitika River in vicinity of Collier Creek, Granite Creek, Diedrich Creek; Camelback; Doughboy; Lake Arthur; Vine Creek; Mt Harry; Bush Edges Kowhitirangi Farmland. POISONS USED WILL BE: Cyanide Paste (Baitstations) 1080 Cereal Pellets (Ground laid; baitstations) Cholecalciferol (Baitstations) The public are advised to follow advice on warning signs erected in the area. NB: No private land will be accessed without owner's permission. Landowners can stipulate control methods. General warning: • Don't touch baits/bait stations • Do not touch carcases • Keep pets under supervision. Do not let dogs eat carcases • Don't leave children unattended • Follow advice on warning signs If you suspect poisoning: • Contact your local hospital, or dial 111 • National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON - 0800 764 766 • In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned, contact a local veterinarian. Approved Operator: Westpest Contractors Phone 021 150 6905 On contract to: TBfree NZ Maps can be viewed at: www.possumz.co.nz

COMMUNITY NOTICES FIND your way to Jesus Christ and eternal life in Heaven. theRIVER, 10am, Sundays. Blaketown Church, 77 Packers Quay, Blaketown. GREYMOUTH Rotary Bookarama is coming in July. For collection of books, jigsaw puzzles and good magazines, etc, please phone 768 4303. CITIZENS Advice Bureau. “Not sure? Ask us”. Free, confidential, information and advice service on tenancy, employment, finances, personal, legal and more. Phone 0800 367 222 Coastwide. KNIT & Natter in Kaiata. Wool, fibre, arts and crafts. Second Tuesday evening of each month from 6.30pm 9.30pm and third Saturday of each month from 2.30pm-2.30pm. Drop in or bring your lunch, feed the sheep. 422 Main Road, Kaiata (white cottage on right before Birchfields Coal Yard). Everyone welcome. Inquiries phone Jean 768 7036. Advertise in your community paper THE MESSENGER Phone 768 9456 PUBLIC NOTICES - Heart of the West Coast -

POOL CLOSURE The Grey District Aquatic Centre will close for annual maintenance commencing Monday May 2, 2016 and will reopen Monday May 9, 2016. Council apologises for the inconvenience.

CHRISTIAN Powerhouse AOG, 54 Palmerston Street, Westport, opp Mitre 10. Sunday 10.30am. A Pentecostal church that is for every age and every race. Pastor 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. SITUATIONS VACANT

Guitars, ukuleles, tutor books, guitar leads, guitar cases, guitar effect pedals, amps, leads, bongo drums, harmonicas, tambourines and much more

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

NOTICE OF MEETING The public are advised that the date of the next Board Meeting is as follows: Friday May 13, 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:

Two prostitutes, a transvestite, dominatrix, funeral director, widow, lawyer and judge Singers, crew etc also required A revitalised Greymouth Operatic Society is putting on a saucy comedy show. If you want to be part of the fun, come along to the Union Hotel on Saturday April 30 between 10am and 3pm Contact Stephanie on 027 224 3350 for more details HEALTH

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BUTCHERMAN Farmkill and meat processing Ph Joe 021 110 0393

Upholstery Weekend April 30 Pen and Wash Watercolour May 7 and 8 First Aid in the Workplace, One Day Certificate/Refresher June 1 and 2 Beginners Woodwork Make a table May 25 and 26 Health and Safety in the workplace workshop May 25 and 26 Beginners Watercolour Workshop Hokitika June 4 and 5 Pen and Wash Watercolour in Fox Glacier July 2 and 3 Dog Obedience 6 weeks Mondays, June 6

GENE'S DRESSMAKING We also accept alterations Phone 022 106 3786 E-mail: gensubic@yahoo.com

TILER. Highest quality workmanship, certified water proofing, under tile heating. Consultation, advice. Phone Alan 027 326 6041. CHAINSAW, lawnmower repairs and maintenance. Fit it jobs, welds. General Fix It, 240 Kaniere Road, (03) 755 8374.

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TENDER MORTGAGEE TENDER WEB ID GYU48466 RUNANGA 751 State Highway 6 We have for sale by way of Mortgagee Tender this three bedroom home with combined lounge/dining. The section is freehold and approximately 632sqm and elevated which gives good urban views. TENDER closes Thursday 28th April, 2016 at 3.00pm, at Property Brokers Office 33 Tainui Street Greymouth Rob Maskill 021 762 682

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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)

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COURSES Trades & Services

HELP WANTED

GUITARS

WILL BE IN THE AREA MAY 16-21, 2016 APPROX. PLEASE PHONE: (03) 6155290 OR (021) 101 8469- TXT- OR E-MAIL: thom.taylor@xtra.co.nz

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Phone 03 769 7900

DRIVER EDUCATION May Courses Course

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3rd, 20th & 23rd

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New Arrivals

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Defibrillators installed at Z stations

NEW Zealand communities will have easier access to lifesaving technology thanks to Z Energy’s nationwide installation of more than 200 defibrillators at Z service stations across New Zealand. Last month, Z purchased the 214 defibrillators from St John. Work is under way to ensure every Z service station across the country has a defibrillator installed. Z’s Retail Sales Manager, Rob McDonald, said the decision to install the defibrillators was a no-brainer. “We know that defibrillators significantly increase the chance of someone surviving a cardiac arrest, and we reckon making defibrillators available to our site staff, to our customers and to communities across New Zealand is

just one small step we can take toward helping keep our communities safe. “While this initiative comes at a cost, at the end of the day these machines only need to save one life for their installation to be worthwhile.” St John chief executive Peter Bradley, said New Zealand had a relatively low rate of public access to defibrillators. “Early defibrillation has the potential to double or treble the survival rate from cardiac arrest, and we support any initiative to make this life-saving technology more publicly available. “Our partnership with Z allows us to make the most of their nationwide service station network and place defibrillators in easy-to-find locations all over New Zealand.”

Punakaiki sandbags A Sam Burton and Jolene Knoetze of Waimangaroa lovingly welcomed their son Dyllen Wayne Burton on February 22. Dyllen was born at Grey Base Hospital, weighing 3.8kgs.

Send your new baby’s photo together with the details for publication in the Messenger to: news@greystar.co.nz

Festival director Jed Findlay said the community effort to help secure the venue of this weekend's Return of the Westland Petrel Festival in particular was "awesome". "Really we had to focus first on saving the venue the Punakaiki Beach Camp before we could think about anything else," he said. The festival runs from Friday until Sunday. The festival celebrates the Westland petrel (taiko) one of the few petrel species left on the mainland. The taiko inhabit much of the same breeding range on the West Coast as they did before humans arrived. Taiko can be found feeding off the West Coast and as far away as Kaikoura during breeding season.

Off season the Westland petrel ranges from eastern Australia to Peru and Chile and the festival celebrates their epic annual return journey home. The festival this weekend includes a jam session at the Pancake Rocks Cafe on Friday evening, tree plantings and a community market on Saturday morning at the campground. The market will have family entertainment including clowns, a bouncy castle, horse wagon tours, games and free hot chocolate and cake, before the evening musical entertainment begins at 4.30pm until late. Wellington bands Newtown Rocksteady and Drax Project are featured this year, with DJ Morphious King and more.

Affordable nit comb now available commercial@greystar.co.nz Ph: (03) 769 7929

A NEW Zealand charity it selling an affordable comb to help children beat nits. Regardless of financial position, nits have made themselves at home in thousands of children’s heads across the country and they spread like wildfire.

Contrary to popular myths nits are not caused by poor hygiene — they are simply becoming more and more resistant to treatments. Kids Can’s Health for Kids programme manager Julia Haydon-Carr, backed a new comb. “Any products that help the comb run through the hair easily, such as conditioner, are key. Parents should feel empowered to take over the issue themselves. It’s about keeping vigilant and checking children’s hair often — take a peek once a week.” Kids Can currently has 35 health champions in 111 schools throughout New Zealand treating head lice on site, as many parents face a huge cost barrier to affording effective treatments with prices starting from $20. Kids Can health champions use the Super Nit Buster Comb in school

clinics around the country and believe they are superior to other nit combs available. This comb will help to quickly and easily get rid of head lice and every last egg with its special grooved tooth design, and is now available from Kids Can for $15 plus postage (selling elsewhere for $27). Mother of two from Otorohanga, Kim Matthews, said after six months of constant battles to remove the eggs from her child’s hair, it was finally nit and egg free. “I have found a comb that does actually work and my child was so happy and mentioned to me that her head isn’t itchy any more after such an ongoing expensive battle. One grateful mother and child here.” All proceeds from sales will go to Kids Can — for more information to go www.kidscan.org.nz.

Take boat safety seriously – Coastguard

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GREYMOUTH AREA Paper Runner Required Attention 11, 12, and 13 year olds Do you want to earn some extra cash? We are looking for runners for our waiting and relievers list

If you are interested give the office staff a phone call on 769 7900

AN extremely busy few weeks has been a stark reminder to the boating public to take boating safety seriously after three separate major rescues took place on bar crossings in the North Island. The notorious Manukau Bar saw three people thrown into water, left clinging to debris with one survivor spotted by chance by a passing boatie who raised the alarm for another two people who were later rescued by Coastguard. The Tairua Bar in Coromandel also saw three men thrown from their vessel and a third bar rescue took place on the Pukehina Bar where an inflatable boat was overturned throwing its four occupants overboard. “These incidents are happening too frequently and the message isn’t getting through. All of these boaties were extremely fortunate, but that is not always the case. Lifejackets should always be worn when crossing a bar because of the heightened risk and ideally boaties should log a Bar Crossing Report with Coastguard,” chief executive Patrick Holmes, said. This is a free safety service provided by Coastguard that encourages boaties to contact Coastguard via VHF Radio or *500 on mobile to advise they are about to cross a bar. If they do not make contact with Coastguard by an agreed time to report they have completed the bar crossing safely, and Coastguard cannot make contact again with that vessel, then appropriate search and rescue measures will be initiated.

There are eight recommended actions the skipper of a vessel should take before crossing any bar: 1. Seek local advice on the bar and local VHF channels 2. Check the weather, tide and bar conditions via Coastguard Radio, Nowcasting, or Met Service 3. Ensure your boat has adequate stability to cross variable seas 4. Check your boat and make sure hatches and equipment are adequately secured 5. Make sure that everybody is wearing a lifejacket and is alert 6. Ensure that you are carrying at least two forms of waterproof communication 7. Make a Bar Crossing Report with Coastguard radio 8. If in doubt — do not go out! Coastguard highly recommends boaties become a Coastguard member. It’s the number one piece of safe boating equipment and only costs $115 per year and a $100 discount on the popular Coastguard Boating Education Day Skipper Course is being offered to encourage boaties to do the right thing. Coastguard Membership is the Boaties Best Mate — it offers significant benefits and practical advice and the assurance of knowing that Coastguard has your back every time you hit the water. To become a Coastguard member — go to www.coastguard.nz for more information

The West Coast Messenger

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

GREYMOUTH CAR CENTRE Compare our cars – Compare our prices SEDANS/HATCHES & STATIONWAGONS 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER SEI Liftback, NZ new, low 26,000kms, 2 litre, auto, airbags, leather, and stunner in pearl $19,999 2010 MAZDA AXELA 20S Hatch, 2 litre auto, 6x airbags, T-Stop, 67,000kms, smart in dark grey/black $17,999 2010 HOLDEN BARINA 5 door hatch, 5 speed 1600cc, in silver, tidy NZ new example, 82,000kms $9999 2009 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2 litre sedan, only 52,000kms, light gold metallic $12,999 2009 MAZDA DEMIO Five door, hatch, auto, 1300cc, 64,000kms, looks mint in charcoal grey $11,999 2008 NISSAN TIIDA Five door hatch, auto, 1500cc, wine red metallic, 69,000kms $11,999 2008 NISSAN TIIDA Five door hatch, in grape metallic, 55,000kms 1500cc $11,999 2008 NISSAN TEANA Sedan, 2300cc, in silver, 96,000kms, these vehicles are great buying at $10,999 2008 NISSAN NOTE In grey, 68,000kms, auto, 1500cc, awesome value at $10,999 2008 NISSAN NOTE 5 door hatch, auto, 1500cc, very popular cars, this one has 65,000kms, in amethyst grey $10,999 2008 SUZUKI SWIFT 5 door hatch with low 38,000kms, neat in black, 1200cc, auto $11,999 2008 BMW 116 5 door hatch, auto, a beauty in pearl white $14,999 2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT FORTIS 2 litre auto, always sharp in black, 74,000kms, smooth drive, these sedans are proving very popular $13,999 2007 NISSAN BLUEBIRD SYLPHY 2 litre, 56,000kms, in silver $11,999 2007 MAZDA DEMIO 5 door hatch, looks great in bright red, auto 1300cc, 78,000 kms $8999 2007 TOYOTA AURIS 5 door, hatch (newer shape Corolla) 1500cc. This one’s in light champagne gold, 70,000kms $11,999 2007 NISSAN NOTE 5 door hatch, done 59,000kms, very roomy, 1500cc, auto, in beautiful wine red $9999 2006 HONDA FIT Five door hatch, 1300cc, auto, 91,000kms, nice aqua $8999 blue

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2006 NISSAN BLUEBIRD SYLPHY 2 litre, with only 59,000kms, nice light purple metallic $10,999 2006 MAZDA ATENZA 23S Liftback, 5 door, 2300cc, auto, a stunner in aqua blue, very popular $15,999 2006 TOYOTA VITZ RS Very smart in aqua blue, auto, 1500cc, 44,000kms $12,999 2006 MAZDA ATENZA 23S Stationwagon, very popular family wagon, this one at an outstanding price of $14,999 2006 MAZDA AXELA 20S Hatch, auto, 2 litre, stunner in aqua blue, nice example of a top seller $12,999 2006 TOYOTA RACTIS 5 door hatch, auto, 1500cc, bright red metallic, 70,000kms, good value at $10,999 2006 NISSAN NOTE 5 door hatch, auto, only 61,000kms, in gunmetal grey $9500 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA FIELDER (New Shape) with the hugely frugal, 1800cc engine, along with all the extras, smart looker with alloys and roof rails in red, 60,000kms $13,999 2006 NISSAN WINGROAD Stationwagon, auto, 1500cc, 77,000kms, looks great in electric blue $8999 2006 MAZDA ATENZA 23S 5 door, hatchback, 2300cc auto, mint in black $15,999 2006 SUZUKI SWIFT Auto Low 23,000kms in charcoal grey, great kms for this model $11,999 2005 MAZDA ATENZA 23S Liftback, bigger than hatch, auto, 2300cc, in aqua blue, low 65,000kms $15,999 2005 NISSAN TEANA Sedan, low 76,000kms, in silver, 2300cc $8999 2005 MAZDA ATENZA 23S Wagon, a stunner in pearl metallic, 76,000kms, auto $15,999 2005 HONDA AIRWAVE Stationwagon Auto 1500cc, 800kms, in orange, roomy and economical, popular wagons $8999 2005 TOYOTA CALDINA ZT 2T wagon, 2 litre with 95000kms, silver, $11,999 2004 HONDA FIT Five door hatch, auto, 1300cc, 79,000kms $7999 2004 HONDA FIT Five door, auto, 1500cc, hatch, in grey $7999 2004 MAZDA DEMIO 5 door hatch, 64,000kms, in black, auto, 1300cc $7999 2004 TOYOTA CALDINA Z Wagon, 1800cc, auto, sparkles in red, 84,000kms $11,999

NZ New – Fresh Imports

4WD/UTILITY/SUV 2009 NISSAN DUALIS (QASHQAI) This one has the 4WD option, 2 litre, auto, in beige $15,999 2007 MAZDA CX-7 Very smart looking SUV, this ones a 2WD only for increased economy, auto, 2300cc, 70,000kms, deep purple metallic $20,999 2007 NISSAN X-TRAIL 2500cc, auto, in black, newer shape, bigger engine $15,999 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2400cc, 4WD, in black with roof rails $16,999 2007 TOYOTA VANGUARD 2400cc, 7 seater, 4WD, SUV, in black, auto $20,999 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 24G Spec model in charcoal grey, auto, 4WD $16,999 2007 TOYOTA RAV4 Five door, 2400cc, auto, always a popular model, dark green $17,999 2007NISSAN MURANO 350XV 3500cc, V6, auto, AWD, in leather upholstery, 82,000kms, standout in copper bronze $17,999 2006 MAZDA CX-7 SUV, auto, 2300cc, in light grey/silver, leather upholstery, 78,000kms $20,999 2006 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER G SPEC Popular model in charcoal grey, auto 2400cc $16,999 2005 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER PRADO 8 seater, 4WD, auto, 4 litre petrol, low 88,000kms, stunner in black $29,999 2005 FORD FALCON XR6 Auto, 4 litre, with hardlid, towbar, looks good in yellow 14,999 2004 HOLDEN RODEO LT Double cab ute with canopy, 5 speed manual, 2WD, 3 litre diesel, towbar, NZ new $15,999 1997 MITSUBISHI PAJERO 5 door, 4WD, 3500cc petrol, with roofracks and towbar $5999

PEOPLE MOVERS 2007 MITSUBISHI DELICA D5 8 Seater coach, auto, 2400cc, 2WD petrol, in black, new shape $15,999 2005 MITSUBISHI CHARIOT GRANDIS 2400cc, 96,000kms, great buying at only $7999 2004 TOYOTA WISH 6 seat model, 2 litre, spectacular dark blue, 87,000kms $9999

TRADE-IN SPECIALS PRICED TO CLEAR 2006 SUBARU IMPREZA Sedan, 5 speed, 1500cc, 103,000kms, nice light grey, new cambelt

$7999

2005 MAZDA AXELA Sedan, auto, 1500cc, lighht grey, 90,000kms, economical, reliable $9999 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA RUNX 5 door hatch, auto, 108,000kms, 1500cc, light blue $7999 2003 NISSAN TEANA (MAXIMA) Auto, 3500cc, 116,000kms, great value $7999 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Five door, 2700cc, petrol, 4WD $6999 2002 SUBARU LEGACY Stationwagon, 2 litres, auto, silver $4999 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE $6999 2 Litre, Auto, 107,000kms 2000 NISSAN BASSARA 2400cc, 7 seater, stationwagon, nice roomy family vehicle $4999 1999 MAZDA BONGO Commercial van, 5 speed, 1800cc, petrol, double sided rear sliding doors, very tidy $4500 1996 TOYOTA RAV 4 4WD, SWB, in blue, auto, 128,000kms $6999

COMMERCIALS 2011 TOYOTA HIACE Commercial van, 3litre turbo diesel, new shape, auto with 6 seats (all factory seatbelts), light silver metallic $28,999 2009 NISSAN NV 200 Commercial van, 5 door auto, 1600cc, petrol, new shape, in white $13,999 2008 TOYOTA HIACE Commercial van, 5 door, 2 litre, auto, petrol, in silver $19,999 2007 TOYOTA HIACE DX GL Higher spec, commercial grade, 3 litre turbo diesel, 5 speed manual, 82,000kms $26,999 2006 TOYOTA HIACE Commercial van, 2 litre petrol, high roof, auto, 98,000kms, very good order, tinted windows. $19,999 2006 TOYOTA HIACE 10 seater mini-bus, 2700cc petrol, auto, ideal for schools etc. $29,999

Car Painting & Car Grooming Our workshop offers a full car painting service, offering touch ups or complete repaints. Call and see Chris Baird our tradesman car painter with over 20 years experience. A full or part car grooming service is also available. Courtesy cars available

Get finance and get on the road Finance available Whether you’re buying from us, privately or online, Greymouth Car Centre can help. You can also get a personal loan, using your vehicle as security.

WORKSHOP WO ORKS SHO OP FA FACILITIES ACILITIES S We also offer car painting and car grooming

GREYMOUTH CAR CENTRE OPEN Mon - Fri 8.30am 5.30pm Saturday 10am - 1.30pm

ON O NR ROAD OA AD CO COSTS OSTS included in the price of every vehicle

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The West Coast Messenger

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

WEST COAST

Phone (03) 768 9839

www.harcourts.co.nz

Leaders in West Coast Real Estate

48A Hoffman Street, Hokitika

$249,000

W G NESTIN I L

5 Dunn Street, Reefton

$175,000

178 Revell Street, Hokitika $235,000 W NG E I N ST LI

Listing# GM6673

Listing# GM6674

W G NESTIN I L

Listing# GM6666

House plus Salon

Ronnie Standfield 027 319 5490 or 732 8440

Kori Hutana 027 810 0367 or (03) 755 5412

12 Herald Street, Reefton

$150,000

W G NESTIN LI

55 Fox Street, Cobden

Listing# GM6669

Ronnie Standfield 027 319 5490 or 732 8440

$229,000

356 Lake Kaniere Road, Hokitika $139,000 W NG E N STI LI

Listing# GM6676

Listing# GM6668

Approx 3.6 Hectares Kori Hutana 027 810 0367 or (03) 755 5412

Kevin O’Donnell (03) 768 9839 or 027 273 2000

5 Nelson Street, Greymouth

$239,000

W G NESTIN LI

Kori Hutana 027 810 0367 or (03) 755 5412

Marsden New River Road

$469,000

W G NESTIN LI

WE NERIC P

Listing# GM6675

Listing# GM6667

Kevin O’Donnell (03) 768 9839 or 027 273 2000

$229,000

139 Cashmere Bay Road, Lake Brunner

Listing# GM6639

Kevin O’Donnell (03) 768 9839 or 027 273 2000

Permanent or Holiday Home

$649,000

Cook Street, Carters Beach $235,000

Listing# GM6637

Listing# GM5588

4 2 1 3 Ronnie Standfield 027 319 5490 or 732 8440

$530,000

6 Stanton Crescent, Karoro $375,000 G W NESTIN LI

Listing# GM6539

Listing# GM6659

Kevin O’Donnell (03) 768 9839 or 027 273 2000

987 State Highway, Gladstone

$499,000

151 Coulson Road, Paroa

Listing# GM6625

Lifestyle 4.75 Hectares

Kevin O’Donnell (03) 768 9839 or 027 273 2000

51 Ward Street, Runanga

Cracking Buy

Kevin O’Donnell (03) 768 9839 or 027 273 2000

Lifestyle 4.42 Hectares

4 Jacks Road, Paroa

POA

166 Bright Street, Cobden

Richard Day 027 498 2189 or (03) 768 9839

Kevin O’Donnell (03) 768 9839 or 027 273 2000

Spencer Road, Kawaka

$700,000+gst if any

$190,000

Listing# GM5943

Warehouse / Apartment / Showroom Kevin O’Donnell (03) 768 9839 or 027 273 2000

Listing# GM5869

Kevin O’Donnell (03) 768 9839 or 027 273 2000

Listing# GM5673

55.8ha / 12 separate titles / 27ha in trees Richard Norton-Taylor 027 811 3567 or (03) 755 6450