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Richard Nichol on the boardwalk section of the Kawatiri River Trail, with the ‘Little Mississippi’ bridge soon to be erected.

Kawatiri trail progresses by Rose O’Connor-Neilsen in Westport

he Kawatiri River Trail is getting close to completion as it links 8km of walkway within Westport from the Derby Street end of North Beach, to the tiphead, Shingle Beach, the Westport Harbour floating

basin and to the Buller Bridge. The walking and cycling track began as a Buller Cycling Club project — a labour of love with many volunteers pouring in hours of hard work. The boardwalk project was designed by Opus, who recently facilitated a volunteer day on the trail.

A 180m stretch of boardwalk through to the floating basin and yacht club will be finished when the ‘Little Mississippi’ Bridge is erected. Opus senior ecologist and cycle club member Richard Nichol said the bridge crossing the entrance of the Lost Lagoon on the river wall would be one of the final challenges and would be undertaken within

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Communication the key, says former top cop by Brendon McMahon

he former top four managers of the West Coast police area senior management team recently received their service certificates in the absence of the police heirarchy at a private ceremony in Greymouth. Former area commander John Canning notched up 40 distinguished years in the police — with more than 20 on the West Coast — with a number of citations for his policing style on the West Coast from police management. His second in command, former area prevention manager Allyson Ealam, served the police for 17 years with distinction, firstly in Canterbury and then the West Coast, while the third member of the management team, former area response manager Philip Barker, retired after a distinguished 30-year career predominantly in Christchurch and latterly this region. The other member of the team, former head of the Greymouth CIB, Dan Keno, has also left the police. He was

not present but was acknowledged during the presentation ceremony in which Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn presided. They all stepped down at the end of 2015 or earlier this year following protracted controversy with police bosses over the future direction of policing in the region Mr Barker, Mr Canning and Mrs Ealam — who have all committed to remaining on the West Coast — spoke eloquently about their public service careers. Mr Canning noted 40 years of “constant change” in which people had always remained at the heart of police work. He wryly recalled that when he joined in 1976 every constable received a notebook, a short baton and a pair of handcuffs. While policing now had many more sophisticated tools and aids, the underlying principles for the police to be effective in engaging with the public had never changed: “As they said back then, the best way to protect yourself is your communication,” Mr Canning said.

John Canning, left, Allyson Ealam and Philip Barker following the presentation of their long service awards recently. PICTURE: Brendon McMahon

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Mr Nichol hoped the Kawatiri River Trail would be officially opened this spring. At some point it was hoped the track would then continue from the Buller Bridge to Carters Beach and connect with the Charleston Community Cycleway.

Funding for the trail within Westport is still being sought via a Give a little campaign and there was a Little Lost Lagoon webpage for those wanting to donate. Mr Nichol said several partners had helped with funding so far including the Department of Conservation, Holcim, Trail Fund NZ, Development West Coast,

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Les Holmes signs the print of his painting which will be presented to Helen Clark, patron of the Runanga Miners’ Hall Trust.

PICTURE: Brendon McMahon

he Runanga Miners’ Hall Trust is utilising the skills of one of the hall’s most passionate supporters in its latest fundraising bid. Well-known local artist Les Holmes, who has lived in Runanga for 35 years, has painted a glamorous rendition of the hall in its 1937 heyday, and has gifted the image to the restoration project. The painting depicts the frontage of the Runanga Miners’ Hall as it might have looked immediately after being rebuilt in 1937. While a manager taps his watch impatiently to a worker in a miner’s black singlet under the Hall’s verandah, the foreground is dominated by four enthusiastic young women in a vintage car. “I had the idea of wanting to create a work that would front the hall restoration project, and since there was no illustration of the completed restoration, and given that we are going back to the 1937 form, I thought I would depict this, to give people an idea of what it could look like,” Mr Holmes said.

“But I wanted to inject some human interest, which is why I put in the car and the ‘goodtime girls’, contrasted against the impatient manager and the defiant worker.” Supporters have the opportunity to purchase a limited edition print on canvas for $300. “The print is practically the same size as the original, almost A2, and looks gorgeous on canvas,” trust chairman Paul Thomas said. Only 250 of the canvas prints will be produced. Each print will be individually numbered and signed by Holmes. The first print will be sent to the hall’s patron, former Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand and candidate for Secretary-General to the United Nations, Helen Clark. Greymouth photographer Stewart Nimmo is producing the canvas prints. All profits from the prints will go towards the restoration of the hall, and the trust hopes to raise over $40,000 from the artwork. Prints can be ordered by e-mailing the trust or purchased directly from Nimmo Photography in Greymouth.

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Enviro-rangers with Margaret Crook looking for compost critters.

REEFTON Area School enviro-rangers held an Enviroschools Action Day recently to create a school wide compost system. The 13 students, representing different classes across the school, had identified an issue with how much compost there was in classroom rubbish bins. This spurred them into action and they dedicated a day to improving the compost system to process student lunch and green waste in the school. The students visited garden club members Margaret and Rex Crook, from Mawheraiti, to see what a successful compost system looks like. They were given a demonstration on how to layer different materials in the compost bins. Armed with the new knowledge, the students returned to school and started putting a system into place: ensuring each class had a compost bin, making signs, working out a roster, writing a skit to explain to the rest of the school how to compost, setting up pig bins for items that cannot be composted, and collaborating with the hard materials

students to design and build a double bin system. West Coast Enviroschools facilitator Zoe Watson said the day was a huge success. “I was really impressed by their ideas for sharing their learning with their school and community,” Ms Watson said. Reefton Area enviroschools lead teacher Kate Hawes said the students were looking forward to seeing a reduction in landfill waste with the improvements to the way the school composted waste. Student Paige Newburry said the exercise was a lot of fun and she had learned a lot. “My favourite part was making the signs for the compost bins.” Chloe May Estoque a Year 13 student said that it was an action-packed learning experience. “We learned a lot of things, especially with composting. We have a strong team of enviro-rangers this year and I can’t wait to see what else is in store for us.”

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Last Week’s Crossword Solutions QUICK PUZZLE NO. 20488 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Cash. 7, Thrilling. 8, Roam .9, Boar 10, Smew. 11, Iota. 14, Clydesdale. 16, Advertised. 19, Oath 22, Beer. 24, Nerd. 25, Glib. 26, Scorpions. 27, Twit. Down - 1, Corgi. 2, Scant. 3, Theory. 4, Fierce. 5, Elms. 6, Intellect. 12, Obedience. 13, Ache. 15, Dodo. 17, Tennis. 18, Sarong. 20, Allow. 21, Habit. 23, Rare. CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 20488 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Muff. 7, Digit-Ali’s. 8, Ta-I-L. 9, Left. 10, Pipe. 11, Has-p. 14, Abstracted. 16, Bear in mind. 19, Ewes (use). 22, (la)St-ep. 24, (mea)Gre-w(ay). 25, M-US-e. 26, Die-titian. 27, O-der (rev.). Down - 1, Match. 2, Flips. 3, D’i-ve-rs. 4, Sitter. 5, Car-p. 6, Displease (anag.). 12, As-certain. 13, Pa-i-r. 15, Code. 17, (o)Ne-gate. 18, Ice-man. 20, Wound. 21, Sheer. 23, Pots (rev.).

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ARE the kids on the hunt for a Bulbasaurus, Charmeleon or — gasp — Zygarde? Whatever Pokemon they are after, make sure they follow Safekids Aotearoa’s Pokemon Go hunting safety tips to make sure the children are Pi-ka-chu (all right). z Follow the rules. Remember that the Pokemon universe and ours are mashed together, and rules apply to reality and the app. If you are cycling to a Pokestop or Pokemon gym for a battle, always wear a helmet. When crossing the road, use a zebra crossing and look out for cars. When the area is off limits or closed, do not enter it. z Hunt in a safe Pokemon habitat. We know it’s hard to ignore Pokemon that live around buildings, roads and train stations, however it’s safer to take the kids to public parks and beaches for a hunt. z Heads up, devices down when walking and crossing the road. Yes Pokemon can spawn anywhere and any time — and if you’re not paying attention, an obstacle or a car may appear out of thin air too! Put the phone down and always be aware of the environment. z Be a good role model. Teach kids to respect others while they play Pokemon Go. z Adult supervision. You may not be able to tell the difference between a Blastoise and a Butterfree, but adults must still pay attention to children at play. Every child has a different understanding of risks, danger and road safety — most kids are unable to judge the speed and distance of oncoming cars. For more pedestrian and road safety tips, visit www.safekids.nz.

The West Coast Messenger

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Westland has it covered

Karol Schist, left and Frances Stapleton admire the tremendous effort of an elderly lady’s tiny knitted squares crocheted into an operation Cover Up blanket by Brenda Mulder.

by Cheryl Riley, in Hokitika

peration Cover Up volunteers in Westland have been busy in the past 12 months with knitting needles, crochet hooks, and sewing machines, making clothing and blankets for the poor and the orphaned in Moldova on the Ukraine border.

A big pile of clothing and blankets was sorted and packed last week for the long journey to Moldova where orphaned babies and children are the recipients. Operation Cover Up Hokitika co-ordinator Frances Stapleton said the Moldova recipients were very grateful. For the past 11 years volunteer knitters, people to crochet and sewers supporting the cause had seen a tremendous response.

Brenda Mulder used sock wool in parts of this Operation Cover Up blanket PICTURES: Cheryl Riley

While there had been many contributors the outstanding contribution from Raewyn McLennan in Okarito needed to be acknowledged, Mrs Stapleton said. This year Mrs McLennan contributed 17, mainly adult, hand spun woollen jerseys. “I thoroughly enjoy doing it. These people don’t ask to be poor and if I can help in some small way — so be it,” she said. During the year Mrs Stapleton delivered

donated wool to knitters and received many hundreds of bright coloured squares in return. “I took them all and dropped them off to Brenda Mulder who happily stitched them together and made cot sized and larger, 140 x160cm blankets. Brenda is already working on a blanket for the 2017 Operation Cover Up and we are always on the lookout for more wool.”

West Coast effort for Operation Cover Up

Anne Gillespie, left, Rona Wright and Kathy Sutton with the woollen blankets and clothes they have knitted for ‘Operation Cover Up’. PICTURE: Paul McBride

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A WIDE selection of woollen blankets have been knitted by women from throughout the West Coast in support of Operation Cover Up to assist the poor and orphaned in Eastern Europe. The Greymouth effort saw volunteer knitters and supporters gather at the Cobden Anglican Church hall recently to bring in their blankets and woollen clothes and to listen to guest speaker Lynley Hansen who was recently in Moldova — one of the Eastern European countries which is a focus for Operation Cover Up.

Co-ordinator Nolene Millar said there was great support from local knitters from across the region with knitters travelling coming from as far as Kumara and Reefton to hear Ms Hansen. “Lynley has just returned from Moldova where some of the blankets will be going and talked about her experience first-hand,” Mrs Millar said. “The blankets are destined for Eastern Europe, mostly Moldova and Romania but we are having trouble getting into the Ukraine.”

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

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A scene at the Hahn sawmill at Matai.

The West Coast Messenger

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Advertising Feature

ask a professional RODNEY BECKETT Alcohol Licensing Officer

What should I think about when planning a party or • Think about how your guests are going to get to your place and home again safely at the end of the party. Make sure everyone has a plan. social event? There can be a lot of pressure to drink alcohol. What is Most of us enjoy a good party. It’s great to get together with friends, associates, and work colleagues and have a fun and relaxing time. If you’re some advice for easing up on the drink? going to offer alcohol to your guests there are some things you can do to ensure everyone has a great time and stays safe. • Be a great host – ease up on your own drinking and show others how it’s done. • Model the behaviours you want and make your expectations clear. • Serve substantial food early (e.g. sandwiches, savouries or vegetable platters rather than salty snacks such as chips, nuts, etc.). • Have food readily available throughout the party. • Limit the amount of alcohol available. • Serve some low alcohol options and encourage your guests to try them for a change • Have plenty of non-alcoholic drinks available (try a mocktail), including water.

Try the following: • Make some rules for yourself about the way you will drink. • Have some alcohol-free days each week. • If you plan to have a drink, set a limit before you start and stick to it. • Alternate alcohol with low and no-alcohol drinks or dilute your alcohol with non-alcoholic mixers. • Pace yourself, take smaller sips and put your glass down between sips. • Always eat food when drinking alcohol. Community & Public Health has lots of free information about alcohol including brochures and mocktail recipes. Please phone us on (03) 768 1160 or call in to our office at 3 Tarapuhi Street, Greymouth if you would like to know more.

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PETER CUFF Accountant

What are KPIs and how do I establish these for my business? Key performance indicators (KPIs) are the measure you use to track the progress of your business against your business goals. They can be established by the owner of the business often in conjunction with an accountant or business mentor. KPIs can also be determined with your staff at team planning sessions and monitored at staff meetings throughout the year. This ensures staff engagement with the goals and direction the business is working to achieve. KPIs differ between businesses and industries. Within the trade sector, for example, a common measure is the number of hours invoiced divided by the number of hours worked. This is an indicator of productivity and provides a range of information. It may, for example, highlight that jobs may not be being fully charged for, or that quotes for work might be over or under estimated. The team could be set targets based on achieving a certain percentage of billable time. Many accommodation operators measure their net yield. This is the income received from rooms booked less commissions paid divided by the number of rooms available. This helps determine their effectiveness in selling the rooms. The higher the yield the more profitable they will be.

What is this year’s theme for World Breastfeeding Week? World Breastfeeding Week is August 1st-7th. The 2016 theme is “Breastfeeding: a key to Sustainable Development.” This year kicks off a new focus on global sustainability. There are 5 main areas where breastfeeding fits into this theme: 1. Nutrition/food security 2. Health, well-being and survival 3. Environment and climate change 4. Work productivity, empowerment, social protection 5. Sustainable partnerships and rule of law

Why do we need to have a week to promote breastfeeding?

If you would like help establishing KPIs and benchmarking for your business talking to your accountant is a great place to start.

We know that breastfeeding gives our babies what they need to keep healthy & thrive, with less trips to the GP/ hospital (babies who are not breastfed have higher rates of respiratory infections, ear infections, and diarrhoea, to name a few). Breastfeeding also reduces their risk of chronic health problems later in life (diabetes, obesity), and does the same for the breastfeeding mother (mothers who don’t breastfeed have higher rates of breast and ovarian cancer, osteoporosis). In order for mothers to breastfeed successfully and nurture the next generation, they need community support from the whanau and beyond.

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What is The Big Latch On? The Big Latch On is a global event which takes place on August 5th & 6th to promote breastfeeding in our communities. In Greymouth this will be August 6th (Saturday) at the Greymouth Aquatic Centre. Participating mums & bubs will receive a free swim! In Westport and Reefton the Big Latch On event is on August 5th at the Solid Energy Sports complex, Westport Play Centre and the Reefton Hospital in the Black Memorial Lounge.

What if a mum is having a hard time with breastfeeding — what can she do? There are support services available to help a mum in her breastfeeding journey. The Primary Health Organisation (PHO) has two Breastfeeding Advocates who offer free breastfeeding information and support to anyone in the region. We can also help link you in with Mum4Mum peer support and BABES in Arms support groups. Breastfeeding is natural but it’s still a skill to be learned by both mother and baby. We can help you problemsolve through any challenges that might arise. Erin Turley 027 288 0392 erin.turley@westcoastpho.org.nz Raewyn Johnson 027 288 0269 raewyn.johnson@westcoastpho.org.nz Phone: (03) 768 6182

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

The West Coast Messenger

Advertising Feature

ask a professional LYNDA WATSON Licensed Cadastral Surveyor, Registered Professional Surveyor

BEVERLEY WALSH Registered Legal Executive

What is the situation if a house property is so close to the boundary line that it is impossible to get along the boundary, undertake repairs, maintenance or painting? What are the options available to a landowner?

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Firstly: Without a survey being undertaken, it is impossible to establish where the true boundary of a property is unless you are able to locate boundary pegs on the property. Secondly: There are several options available once you know where the true boundary is: Approach the neighbouring landowner to see If they would be agreeable to you entering their land to effect repairs or painting, reach agreement with them as to how and when work would be undertaken and provide a time-frame for such repairs and/or maintenance. Approach the neighbour with a view to completing a boundary adjustment where you would purchase a strip of land from the neighbouring landowner to enable you to move freely within the new boundary. If the second option is agreed upon, then a purchase price would need to be agreed and again a surveyor would be consulted to complete a survey plan for the affected area and amalgamation of titles which the local Council would no doubt require. An Agreement for Sale and Purchase would need to be entered into for the land concerned. Another option is the neighbour may be agreeable to providing you with an easement over their land to allow access. Again a surveyor would need to be involved so that an Easement area could be established and so registered with LINZ. See Lynda’s comments. If all else falls, the Property Law Act 2007 Part 6, Special Powers of Court, Sections 319 and 320 could provide the necessary remedy.

If you, or your neighbour, believe your house is right up to or over the boundary, the first step is to check the boundary. A Licensed Cadastral Surveyor may be able to check this by searching old survey plans. In recent examples I have found a subdivision plan from 2004 which showed that the house was 0.4m inside the boundary, and the garage was 0.2m over the boundary. For another client I found a survey plan from 1971 that showed the house to be 0.2m from the boundary on both sides, so the path alongside the house that provided access was on the neighbouring property. If the house is not shown on any previous survey plans, then the surveyor will survey the boundary line, to establish how close the house is to the boundary, and whether any eaves extend over the boundary. Your surveyor and lawyer will also check your title, to see if there is any easement that allows for an encroachment, or grants rights to maintain the building. Bev has suggested several options if it is confirmed that the house is too close to the boundary. If your neighbour agrees to grant an easement, you will require a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor to prepare a plan of the proposed easement, and lodge it with Land Information New Zealand. Your lawyer will then prepare the easement documents and register the easement on both titles. If your neighbour agrees to a boundary adjustment, a surveyor will provide advice on how to carry out the subdivision in the most cost effective way, to meet the Council requirements while keeping fees to a minimum. This may be by a permitted activity boundary adjustment if the District Plan requirements can be met, or may require the new strip to be amalgamated with your current title. The surveyor will peg the new boundary and prepare the survey plan.

At the end of the day, there will be cost involved whichever option you decide to pursue. There will be survey fees, Council consent and certification fees, legal fees, and LINZ plan examination and registration fees. You would need to seek legal advice and consult with a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor to help you to work out the best possible solution for your individual situation. Hannan & Seddon - Barristers & Solicitors 61 Guinness Street, Greymouth

P: 03 768 4169

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NICOLA WISHNOWSKY

Advertising Consultant

I have seen a few profiles on businesses in the Messenger. How does this work and how do I go about getting my business profiled? Business Profiles are ideal if you have an upcoming anniversary, upgrade, celebration, event, relocation of premises, are starting a new business or franchise or if you just simply want to give your business a boost. A profile is also perfect for when you are in the process or have completed a project. Business Profiles could cost you nothing at all or at most be exceptionally good value for money! All that is required is : • A contact list of suppliers/supporters who we approach to see if they would like to place an advertisement to support the profile which not only gives them the opportunity to promote their business but also shows their involvement with your company or project. • For relocations, upgrades and projects the contact list can include any business involved in the completion • A date of when you would like us to publish your profile After we have this information we do the rest and keep you posted on the progress. It can be effective although not necessary to give the potential advertisers a heads up that the West Coast Messenger will be in touch. Depending on advertising support received you could end up with 1 to 4 pages dedicated to your business which would include editorial, photos and supporting advertisments. Nicola can be contacted on 03 769 7921 nicolaw@greystar.co.nz

This is the last space available in our Ask a Professional feature Whether you are a Builder, Consultant, Health Care Professional, IT Specialist, Technician or specialise in any particular field, this is the spot for you to promote your business. Over 15,100 copies of The Messenger are delivered Coastwide. 6543 issues in the Greymouth District alone.

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NOTICE OF MEETING The public are advised that the date of the next Board Meeting is as follows: Friday August 12, 2016 • West Coast District Health Board Meeting CREATIVE NEW ZEALND 10.15am. Lecture Rooms, St John, 112 CREATIVE COMMUNITIES SCHEME 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 Applications for financial assistance under the meeting date from the Corporate Office, Grey- Buller Creative Communities Scheme are now being invited. mouth. Further information can be obtained from: Funding assistance is available for groups and individuals to assist with projects taking place in the Buller District that focus on participating in the arts. Applicants must be able to show that their projects Website: www.westcoastdhb.org.nz will be of benefit to the Buller community. Application forms and further information are available from the funding page of our website www.bullerdc.govt.nz or at either of the council offices in Westport or Reefton. Applications close at 4.30pm on Monday August 8, 2016.

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St Mary’s Community Art Exhibition and Silent Auction Throughout July Carnegie Gallery Open daily 10am-2pm (10am-4pm school holidays)

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Jason Bourne (M ) Hokitika Jason Bourne, now remembering who he truly is, tries to uncover hidden truths about his past. My Fair Lady (PG) Hokitika Professor Henry Higgins takes a bet from Colonel Pickering that he can transform an unfined dirty Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle into a lady and fool everyone into thinking that she really is one. Starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn. Includes an intermission. Star Trek Beyond (M) Greymouth • Hokitika The first leg of the USS Enterprise’s five year mission takes them into uncharted territory. There the Enterprise is nearly destroyed and strands Kirk and his crew on a remote planet with no means of communication. Kirk must then work with the elements to reunite his crew and get back to Earth. The Carer 9 (M) Hokitika Dorottya is a young Hungarian actress with a burning desire: to make it on the English stage. Legendary actor Sir Michael Gifford REGENT GREYMOUTH • PHONE 03 768 0920 www.regentgreymouth.co.nz

suffers from an incurable disease, and has one desire: to be left alone. When Dorottya becomes his carer they both hope their wish will be fulfilled. Ghostbusters (PG) Greymouth • Hokitika Ghostbusters makes its long-awaited return, rebooted with a cast of hilarious new characters. Thirty years after the beloved original franchise took the world by storm, director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today - Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth. They’re here to save the world! Lights Out (M) Greymouth When her little brother, Martin, experiences the same events that once tested her sanity, Rebecca works to unlock the truth behind the terror, which brings her face to face with an entity that has an attachment to their mother, Sophie. HOKITIKA REGENT THEATRE • PHONE 03 755 8101 www.hokitikaregent.com

The West Coast Messenger

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Scholarship offers dream

ne young New Zealand race car driver will win a competitive drive in the 2016–17 Toyota TR 86 Championship with a scholarship announced last week. Care Vets, a New Zealand owned chain of veterinary clinics and hospitals, has confirmed it will continue the race driver scholarship it established for the 2015–16 championship. Entry applications are now open at www. carevetsracing.co.nz and close on August 28. Entrants must be between 15 and 25 years old. The scholarship was created in 2015 by Care Vets owner Keith Houston, a passionate motor racing enthusiast who was looking for ways to help foster rising talent in motor sport. It is the first such privately driven scholarship in New Zealand motor sport. “Care Vets is very proud to help identify and support a talented young driver through the scholarship,” Mr Houston said. “We are looking to select a driver with ability and potential who might not otherwise receive this kind of support at this stage in their career,” he said.

Mr Houston said the scholarship puts the successful driver in a competitive car in a two-car team environment and gives them the tools to visualise, plan and work towards their ultimate goal as a professional racing driver. Driven by scholarship winners Michael Scott and Ryan Yardley last summer, the two Care Vets cars were in the thick of the action, which attracted a record field of 26 entries. Both drivers won races, Scott finishing fourth overall and Yardley fifth and top rookie. Heading into its second season, the Care Vets team will make one scholarship drive available, with 2015–16 championship rookie title winner Yardley driving the other car in a full championship campaign. Yardley said being selected for the scholarship was a highlight of his career so far and the two-car team was an “awesome” learning environment. “Right from the first practice at round one I was absolutely pumped. Our goal from the start was to win the rookie title, and the whole team helped me do that. It was fantastic,” he said.

Care Vets racing team in action at Taupo in March. PICTURE: Supplied

His goal is to win the championship title. Meanwhile, Scott will head to the United States in December to take part in the US$200,000 Road to Indy Scholarship Shootout. He is confident his recent racing experience will stand him in good stead in the intensely competitive shootout. “I know I’m going up against some incredibly quick drivers but this opportunity could really kick off my motor sport career at an international level.” Intending scholarship entrants can get a

closer look at the TR 86 when it goes on show at the annual CRC Speed Show on July 16 and 17 where TR 86 Championship management will be available to confirm details about the series and the scholarship. “The Toyota TR 86 championship nurtures Kiwi race drivers on their way up, and we are very proud to help propel one future star on their way with the scholarship drive.” For information on the scholarship see http://carevets.co.nz/latest-news/carevetsracing-scholarship/

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COMMUNITY NOTICES A new Alcoholics Anonymous weekly meeting has begun in Karamea, Wednesday evenings, 7pm to 8pm, at the Community Church, Waverlet Street. Free, confidential, open to all. We welcome everyone with any problems with alcohol. No sign-up, no speaking required. Info? Matt (03) 782 6095. FREE meditation class presented by the Sri Chinmoy Centre. Still the mind and discover increased energy and a more meaningful existence through practising simple techniques. Sunday July 31, 12.30pm-4.30pm, Frontline Training Centre, Greymouth. Register on 022 646 2702. “I meditate so that my mind cannot complicate my life” - Sri Chinmoy.

COMMUNITY NOTICES CHRISTIAN Powerhouse Assemblies of God. Sunday 10.30am, 54 Palmerston Street, Westport, opp Mitre 10. A great welcome assured. Pastors Wayne and Dorn Thornton. Phone 789 7363. WESTLAND Budgeting Service. Free and confidential. We can help you manage weekly expenses, old debts, new debts, advocacy and more. Trained advisors available Thursdays 10-2pm at our office at WestREAP, 72 Tudor Street, Hokitika. Phone (03) 755 8700, messages taken and appointments made.

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For this reason, he is continuing his series of exclusive evenings that will help to reach out and touch more people at once. These evenings will simply be Kelvin working with spirit. Kelvin will read as many people permitted by spirit per session, although we do not guarantee he can read everyone.

The Woolshed Regent TheatreTheatre Greymouth Friday 12th August 7.00pm-9.30pm Saturday 6th October 7.00pm-9.30pm Doors open from 6.30pm Doors open at 6.30pm Tickets $65 plus booking fee. On sale now at Regent Theatre On sale now at www.iticket.co.nz PhoneGreymouth 09 361 1000 Phone (03) 768 0920

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