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Historic survey peg preserved by Trevor Johns

lacks Point Museum, located just outside Reefton, has recently been presented with a surveyors peg, originally cut and placed in 1881. Museum curator Peter Lawn was presented with the peg — which is linked to the early days of the Inangahua — by visiting members

of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors in Reefton recently. Institute chairwoman Jan Coll of Westport said the peg, cut from silver pine, and still bearing the axe marks from when it was first shaped still looked “like it was cut yesterday”. The peg was originally placed in 1881 by the district surveyor for Inangahua, John Ainslie Montgomerie, to mark a section

17km north of Reefton between Boatmans and Larry’s creeks. The peg had been in the possession of the early surveyor’s granddaughter Ainslie Reid, of Napier after being retrieved by her brother John, also a surveyor, some time before 1990. John Ainslie Montgomerie completed hundreds of surveys during his 31 years on

the West Coast, sometime venturing as far away as Culverdon via the Amuri Pass. He died in 1911 from injuries received when his horse bolted in the buggy he was riding in. He is buried in Burkes Creek Cemetery. Mrs Coll said restoration of the surveyor’s peg was funded by the Westland branch of the Institute of Surveyors to help record the early days of historical surveying.

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Westport Lions bow out by Rose O’Connor-Neilsen in Westport

he Westport Lions Club has folded after 48 years, holding its final meeting on April 12. The service group was down to just seven active members and long-serving Lion Frank O’Connell said that there were no longer enough younger members to carry on. Under the Lions International theme ‘We Serve’, the Westport club had since 1968 done a lot to raise funds and support worthy projects in Buller and further afield. The club was formed after approaches to Westport business leaders by the Greymouth Lions Club, itself chartered in 1963. The Westport club was formed following several meetings explaining the structure behind Lions, with Westport accountant Graham Wood the inaugural president and 29 male members on board. Monthly ‘tea meetings’ were held from early 1968 with various committees dealing with most business and reporting back. However the formal launch was delayed following a series of natural disasters including the Wahine tragedy on April 3 and the Inangahua Earthquake which severely effected Westport on May 24, 1968, the foundation charter dinner was eventually held on June 29, at the Westport North School Hall with over 90 attending, including many from the sponsoring Greymouth Club. In 1968 at the time of the earthquake Lions International had only recently established its

international aid fund and it granted $5000 to Westport Lions which was passed on to the Westport mayoral relief fund, according to the recollections of former lion Allan Morris. One of the first fundraisers undertaken by the club was a sponsored trek for the Westport Community Hall. The organised walk left Victoria Square and headed out to Utopia Road before returning to town via Sergeant’s Hill and O’Conor Home. The novelty event raised $1250 — over $15,000 by today’s values. Other memorable fundraisers through the years included selling railway sleepers, bricks, pungas, whitebait, potatoes, carrots, grapefruit and Christmas cakes, as well as sausage sizzles. Until fairly recently, the Lions barbecue trailer was in Palmerston Street nearly every Saturday morning. Westport Lions also sponsored local Outward Bound and Spirit of Adventure participants, youth exchanges, public speaking and the Grapevine Youth Centre as well as supporting numerous national and international appeals. Mr O’Connell said that the Lions Club had rendered considerable service to the community in helping many deserving people and organisations in different ways. The legacy of the Westport Lions Club will live on in many ways in the town including the Millennium Walkway along the north bank of the Buller River built in conjunction with Westport Rotary.

The final tea meeting of the Westport Lions Club: Frank O’Connell, front left, Patrick Walsh, Janice and Bob Day, Vivienne O’Keefe and president Fred Uhrle. The other remaining member Challis Maugham was absent.

Kumara Elders Group members: Pauline Burling, left, Jean Sinclair and Mary Stuart arrive at the historic Otira Hotel for a day out.

Kumara seniors tour of inspection by Cheryl Riley, in Hokitika MEMBERS of the Kumara Elders Group were recently treated to a tour of inspection of the historic Otira Hotel. The enthusiastic group enjoyed a light lunch before hotel proprietor, Lester Rowntree gave an interesting address in which he explained progress on the hotel upgrade and the events and activities he was planning for Otira in the future.

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Kumara development officer and group spokesman, Mike Keenan said everyone enjoyed the day out, the Clydesdale horses and the tour of inspection. Many in the group were able to recall history in the area including Pat Fitzgerald who was a roadman at Arthur’s Pass in the early days. The Kumara Elders Group meets every Monday for morning tea at the hotel where a monthly outing is organised. The group will be visiting Blackball next month.

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Ngakawau-Mokihinui 2016 meet by Rose O’Connor-Neilsen in Westport THE Ngakawau-Mokihinui Axemen’s Club held its annual chopping meet in perfect conditions at the Ngakawau Domain recently. Over 50 choppers from as far away as the North Island together with West Coast and Karamea choppers took part, including five women. Club secretary Lorraine Tyler said that the event had been held most years since the 1930s. The club now had just six members including only two choppers, the oldest being 74-yearold George Mulholland, from Seddonville. A corner of the Charming Creek Tavern at Ngakawau had been dedicated to tracking the club’s history, Mrs Tyler said. During the annual meeting staged several classes including the single, double and Jack and Jill (male and female) sawing events, as well as a variety of chopping.

For the first time, the club provided ribbons for the section winners, in the 2016 event. It was also the final of the West Coast Liddell Challenge with points accumulating for choppers making finals and gaining places at other West Coast meets. The top eight point scorers chopped off in the final with Robbie Brownlee from Blenheim winning the title. Among those participating included New Zealand representatives choppers Ed Tinomana and Adam Lowe, from Karamea. A community market day was held for the second year running in conjunction with the chopping meet. The Granity Fire Brigade organised that part of the day as a fundraiser which included stalls selling second hand goods and food. Mrs Tyler, who has been involved in the club for about 35 years, said the Ngakawau chop was the final meet in a circuit of fixtures. The Karamea Axemen’s Club held a similar event the previous day.

Choppers begin on the count for their handicap including 74-year-old George Mulholland from Ngakawau club in the foreground.

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Jessie Wilson was one of 30 surprised and grateful recipients of a parcel of Anzac baking delivered to war veterans and war widows in Hokitika last Wednesday by the Act of Random Kindness group. PICTURE: Cheryl Riley

hirty war veterans and widows of returned servicemen in Hokitika received a surprise package of homemade Anzac cookies last Wednesday. Some were drawn to tears when they answered the door and were handed a gift of Anzac-theme baking delivered by Acts of Random Kindness (ARK) group volunteers. ARK members baked the goodies at home — mainly Anzac bikkies — and parcelled them at the RSA rooms for distribution. Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School pupils designed ‘We Remember’ stickers for the top of the parcels. On another occasion earlier this year local farmers received surprise parcels of baking from ARK while the elderly around town were also delivered floral bouquets.

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Coast Calendar MAY 5 7 8 12-13

Hokitika mid-winter festival starts Shooting season starts Mother’s Day duck race, Dixon Park Greymouth, starts 12pm Jim Deirs, community development speaker, Blaketown Rugby Club rooms, 1-4pm Thursday, 9am-3pm Friday 13 Into the East -- Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika, 7.30pm 14 Westport Fire Brigade Open Day, Westport Fire Station, 10am - 2pm 14 - 15 West Coast Poultry and Pigeon Club annual show, 11am-6pm Sat, 9am-3.30pm Sun, Civic Centre, Greymouth 15 Westport 45s Pairs Tournament, Club Buller, 1pm 29 Westport 45s Pairs Tournament, RS Bowling Club, 1pm

Weekly Puzzles CRYPTIC ACROSS 1. Cricketer who wants very much to get to the pinnacle (4,4). 6. Not all, in that case, by myself (4). 8. Yield to pressure and have an egg pudding (4). 9. Where you may end up if you bark at your wife? (3,5). 10. Write to New York for money (5). 11. The little blighter you allow to come round is very hard to get rid of (6). 13. From the peak, a fast run down (6). 15. Walk, but for the last half get a lift (6). 17. Talk about one as a robber (6). 19. “Stop” is a great word (5). 22. The sharp-tongued Mrs. Sprat? (8). 23. Play the piano seductively? (4). 24. Christopher will be wearing naval uniform (4). 25. Traps the fish with a drink (3-5).

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DOWN 2. Speak of zero speed (5). 3. Justification for using a filter (7). 4. The boy with the ball creates quite a splash (2,2). 5. The dog I enter in the catalogue as a boxer (8). 6. Seem very angry when the sergeantmajor captures the hill (5). 7. The crazy, crazy lies in it totally deceive one (7). 12. Hesitate to show delight at having become engaged? (8). 14. The prince is less fair (7). 16. It’s true about the 6.5 being brought back again (7). 18. Female with an aura that’s pale (5). 20. Man whose name, in French, is spelled backwards (5). 21. Among those Anglo-Saxons, an Irishman (4).

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Last Week’s Crossword Solutions QUICK PUZZLE NO. 20476 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Mare. 7, Titillate. 8, Raze. 9, Skit 10, Warn. 11, Yard. 14, Idealistic. 16, Enterprise. 19, Wasp. 22, Boar. 24, Rung. 25, Able. 26, Necessary. 27, Stud. Down - 1, Marry. 2, Razor. 3, Pickle. 4, Pistol. 5, Claw. 6, Starlings. 12, Abandoned. 13, Dime. 15, Stew. 17, Peruse. 18, Ignore. 20, Abbot. 21, Plead. 23, Reel. CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 20476 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Duck. 7, Somewhere (anag.). 8, Game. 9, S-E-W-N. 10, To-sh. 11, Tall. 14, In two minds. 16, Watermusic. 19, H-a-te. 22, Firm. 24, Go-re. 25, Laid (rev.). 26, Glad-stone. 27, Know (no). Down - 1, Digit. 2, Came-l. 3, Solent (anag.). 4, Lea-n-to. 5, Shot. 6, P-resident. 12, Armadillo (anag.). 13, Line. 15, (ma)In-ch(arwomen). 17, Might-y. 18, Spring. 20, A-gain. 21, End-o-w. 23, Made (rev.).

COASTERS say... Westland Mayor Mike Havill has said he will not run again in the council elections in spring. Are you happy with your mayor? Should they run again?

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“He (Garry Howard) seems to be doing a good job and trying his best to help Westport.”

“I would love to have a mayor with more of a public profile.”

“I am very happy with our mayor Garry Howard. I hope he stands again.”

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Helen Hampton Moana

“No I don’t think he (Mike Havill) should run again. I haven’t seen any evidence of leadership.”

“I’m very happy with Tony Koksoorn and I think it would be good to see him stand again.”

“I think he (Tony Kokshoorn) has done a really brilliant job, but maybe he’s had enough.”

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Granity officially Trump-free POPULAR Granity restaurant Tommy Knockers has officially become a ‘Donald Trump’ free zone. Co-owner Phil Perrott had the new staff T-shirts printed to show that even those in a small place like Granity took an interest in world politics. “I am horrified that Donald Trump could become the new leader of the free world,” Mr Perrott said. “It is a ‘tongue in cheek’ approach

to show my concern,” Mr Perrott said. Tommy Knockers opened last October. It is part of the Miners on the Sea accommodation complex that also includes the Big Fish Bar. Mr Perrott and his wife Rona have lived in Granity for the past six years. Trade had built steadily through the recently opened Old Ghost Road bike track and that the new restaurant was “booming”.

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t has been great to travel over Arthur’s Pass so many times in recent months and see the progress on the Mingha Bluff realignment. Although not a West Coast project, it is no doubt a major benefit for our community by greatly improving our accessibility. This is particularly important for local business who rely on the road for bringing in supplies and exporting our products. The growth in trade that is projected from the TPPA and other trade agreements makes this accessibility crucial for our ability to export abroad and for tourists to come visit. Although some industries are suffering a downturn at the moment, many small, high value producers

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THE West Coast region is once again represented on the New Zealand Automobile Association Canterbury West Coast Council. For some years, the Coast has been without someone at their meetings, however West Coast Road Safety co-ordinator Ivan Wilson of Tai Poutini Polytechnic, has been invited to become a councillor. He was officially appointed at the annual general meeting and has attended his first meeting. Mr Wilson said AA chairman John Skevington frequently drives over to attend West Coast Road Safety co-ordinating committee meetings, so it was a great opportunity to help strengthen this relationship. Mr Wilson said his new position works in well with his current road safety co-ordination, but also there will be some focus on visitor drivers. Recently in the company of longstanding councillor Brian S Palliser,

he visited the Consulate-General of the Peoples Republic of China in Christchurch, where appreciation was shown to Vice Consul-General Li Xin, for his assistance with translations of a West Coast police mandarin postcard initiative. He was presented with a West Coast seascape photo. Mr Wilson said the number of visitors from China was increasing and work would continue to help them have a safe and enjoyable experience. Local drivers should drive with care, not rush into bends and try to be understanding of the challenges visitors face when they drive here — particularly when many are used to vast motorways with no opposing traffic. He hopes by representing the Coast on the AA council it will help further advance association members’ interests in this region, plus enhance the work of the West Coast Road Safety co-ordinating committee.

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West Coast Poultry and Pigeon Club 13th Annual Show FEATURE: WATERFOWL

May 14 and 15 2016 Held at ASB Bank Civic Centre Puketahi Street, Greymouth. The Show runs from 11am to 6pm on Saturday May 14, and 9am to 3.30pm on Sunday May 15. The public are welcome to attend. The cost of entry is $2. Children are free if accompanied by an adult. Morning and afternoon tea and lunch will be available at a reasonable cost. Organisers of this year’s show in Greymouth are expecting over 700 entries which are coming from all over the South Island, and hopefully some from the lower North Island.

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For the first time it has been moved from a Friday-Saturday event to a Saturday-Sunday event to make it easier for people to attend. Judges also will come from throughout the South Island. There is $2000 in prizes on offer over the weekend. Categories include Rare Breeds, Light Breed, Heavy Breed, True Bantams, Fancy Bantams, (Waterfowl Feature) Pigeons, Caged Birds and an Egg Section. The cost of the Sashes, Rosettes and Banners has been donated by Chook Manor of Little River. They will also be at the Show selling a wide range of poultry accessories. The Club would like to thank the many other sponsors who have given either cash or product to assist with the running and prizes for the show. The West Coast club was formed in Westport in 2002. The meeting was chaired by David Brooks, who is now the current Secretary Treasurer. The Club held two affiliation shows in Westport, A call from exhibitors to move to Greymouth made it more central for both Hokitika and Westport. Southern exhibitors also found this an advantage in travelling time. Greymouth also had a venue which could stage a very large event. All annual shows in Greymouth are currently held at the ASB Civic Centre on Puketahi Street. With the new Sports Stadium in Greymouth getting closer to opening, it is expected that this year will be the last to be held at the Civic Centre. The West Coast Poultry and Pigeon Club is affiliated with the New Zealand (South Island) Poultry, Pigeon and Cage Bird Association Inc. Under their Rules and Regulations, two of the smaller Club members (the West Coast being one) are awarded a Feature Show every even numbered year. (A smaller club is deemed to be one that would never be able to afford a National Show; which is awarded to a larger South Island Club, alternating yearly with a North Island National Show. In the South Island a National Show is held every odd numbered year.) The clubs are selected in rotation, and each year two classes of Poultry, Pigeon or Cage Bird are awarded by ballot to the two selected clubs. This year, Waimate and the West Coast Club were awarded Light Breed and Waterfowl respectively.

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The task of the Regional Council’s Annual Plan 20162017 is to roll out year two of the 2015-2025 Long Term Plan, which was consulted upon and ﬁnalised by the Regional Council last year.

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There have been three signiﬁcant changes to the budgets set in year two of the Long Term Plan. These are set out below.

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Annual Plan 2016-2017 Consultation Document

Flood Warning Service Improvements

But what will that cost me?

At its September Council meeting last year Council approved in principle a seven year programme to improve the flood warning capability the Council provides. These improvements will provide much more accurate forecasting for water levels in the Hokitika River, the Grey River and the Buller River. These three rivers present the greatest risk of flooding our three major towns on the West Coast. The reach and cover of the flood warning systems in these catchments is inadequate, particularly for Buller and Hokitika. For example Hokitika has just one river flow recorder, at the Gorge, which only covers 30-40% of the catchment’s river flow. This proposal will essentially double the number of rainfall and river flow recorders in these three river catchments, enabling much more powerful modelling and accurate forecasting of river flood events. This will be of particular assistance for the Westport residents where that town currently has very limited flood protection structures, and yet the Buller River has the largest flood flow of any river in New Zealand.

New Civil Defence Welfare Arrangements Need Resourcing The Regional Civil Defence Special Rate is set to rise again this year, to provide for an additional half time resource to address the new Ministry requirements for welfare co-ordination during larger civil defence emergency events. Up until now we have used staff from other agencies to deliver this work but the new national arrangements now require this to be funded by the Civil Defence Group, which is funded by the Regional Council’s special rate.

But what will that cost me? The cost of this is around $1.23 extra for the average ($200,000 capital value) household. The cost to a $3.5M dairy farm would be just under $21.59 extra per year.

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This new programme would cost an additional $77,000 per year and would be a cost on the general rate across the whole region. In dollar terms, for an average ($200,000 capital value) homeowner the general rates would increase by around $2.37 per year. For a $3.5M dairy farm that would be around $41.55 extra per year.

Council’s Income Earning Capacity is Now Under Pressure Although not resulting in any new cost to ratepayers this year, the Council also wanted to advise its ratepayers that the Council’s investment fund and business unit are not likely to yield the income levels that were forecast in the Long Term Plan last year. For the 2016-17 financial year Council has had to suspend the interest transfer back into the investment fund, to make up for a shortfall in yield, due to investment fund underperformance this financial year1. Current forecasts are that yields from now onwards are likely to be at a lower level for the foreseeable future, from both the investment fund and the business unit. This is simply a fact of the new economic conditions we are all operating within.

So what does this mean for the average ratepayer? This means that for the 2017-18 financial year and for some years after that, Council may need to lift its general rates gradually, to compensate for the reduction in other income sources. This is not ideal, but if the cost is spread over a number of years the impact on the average homeowner should be only a few extra dollars per year. As of September 2016, it will be 20 years since the general rate has been lifted by the Regional Council, other than minor adjustments to match the rate of growth in the rating roll. However, unfortunately the Council’s ability to hold rates will cease next year. There will be more consultation at that time, but Councillors wanted to give ratepayers plenty of advance warning that this funding issue is fast approaching on the horizon, so that it does not come as a surprise next year.

Your Submissions are Welcome The main points we wish to see feedback on are:

Do you agree that a modest lift in general rates should be used to fund a much needed improvement in flood warning capabilities for our three main rivers: Buller, Grey and Hokitika?

Do you agree that the emergency management special rate should be lifted to provide for greater capacity for civil defence emergency management, particularly to provide for regional welfare management capability?

How do I make a submission? Hard copy submissions are available at the libraries in Westport, Reefton, Greymouth and Hokitika, and the Regional Council office. Submissions can also be made online – visit wcrc.govt.nz/annualplan and click the link to the online submission form. The deadline for submissions is 1.00pm, 18 May 2016. A hearing will be held on Tuesday 24 May 2016 for those wanting to speak to their submission. 1. In this current financial year, to date, the Council’s investment fund has earned less than 1% in interest, compared with projected earnings of 7% in the Long Term Plan. This is always a risk with investments which fluctuate in returns with the occasional bad year, and the risk of underperformance was recognised in the Long Term Plan. After seeking our fund manager’s advice on likely future returns, the 2016-17 Annual Plan will change the investment fund interest earning forecast from 7% to 6.5% per year.

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Hannan & Seddon was established over 100 years ago and since that time, has been providing legal advice and services to the community at large, up and down the West Coast. Over the years we have gained a wealth of experience and expertise in all aspects of the law. As a result, our firm has developed a team of people who are prepared to assist anyone who requires legal advice or representation, be it in the Courts for Criminal or Family Court matters, for residential conveyancing or commercial transactions, wills, Enduring powers of attorney and estate matters. We are also able to assist with employment matters, succession planning, dispute resolution and any farm related legal matters including sales and purchases. No legal matter is too big or too small for our team and we welcome enquiries from all who need assistance. We are also able to refer anyone to specialist legal practitioners outside the West Coast should the need arise where a specialist in a particular legal field is not available through our firm.

Are you a landlord? Prepare to insulate Landlords! Prepare yourselves for the proposed changes to the current Residential Tenancies Act 1986. A Bill to amend the current Act was introduced this year and if passed will require landlords to ensure their properties are insulated and that disclosure is made to tenants about the type of insulation. Under the proposed amendment to the Act, each property will require ceiling insulation with a minimum thickness of 70mm. Timber floors will need underfloor insulation. Concrete floors and the space between the ceiling of the ground floor and second floor are exempt. Insulation is not required for garages and storage areas (unless they are used for living and sleeping). These standards will also apply to properties where insulation is being replaced.

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The deadline for implementation is 1 July 2016 for all social or community related housing, and 1 July 2019 for privately owned properties or those owned by government organisations (other than Housing NZ) such as school houses. As from 1 July 2016, landlords will need to state the level of insulation in the property in their tenancy agreements. There are three exemptions to the insulation requirements. 1. Where it is physically impracticable to install insulation. For example â&#x20AC;&#x201C; due to the design of the house there is no ceiling cavity or there is a low floor and less than 350mm of clearance below the floor; 2. Where the property is going to be demolished, rebuilt or redeveloped within 12 months from the start date of the tenancy; or 3. Where the property has been sold and immediately rented to the former owner who occupied the property. Properties that fall into these categories will not require insulation as outlined above. The good news is that there may be grants available to assist landlords in preparing their properties for compliance with the proposed changes. Warm Up New Zealand offers subsidies (currently until June 2016) to those who qualify, also depending on which area of New Zealand the property is located in. Further to this, some councils also offer loans assigned to properties that are repaid as instalments alongside the annual rates. If these changes are likely to affect you, if you have questions or if you would like more information please contact Jane Duncan, phone 03 789 7759. Please note that the information published above is not a substitute for legal advice.

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West Coasters warned for winter driving

ike it or not it is getting cooler and winter driving is looming. Ordinarily, driving can be a bit of a challenge with the unpredictability of some people out on the roads. However some degree of certainty can be brought to driving with drivers knowing their car is ready for winter conditions, says West Coast Road Safety co-ordinator Ivan Wilson. Drivers checking their own vehicles or having a professional conducting a pre-winter vehicle check is a good idea, Mr Wilson said. Things to check: • Good tyre tread depth • Brakes are effective • Air-conditioning is functioning properly • Lights all working • Windscreen wiper blades sweeping cleanly • Battery okay “These are the sort of things that will make a positive difference to your safety when you drive in the rougher weather to come,” Mr Wilson said. “If you think about it now you have time to get it done before winter and there’ll be no last minute panic, which will also bring some peace of mind to you.” On the subject of drivers, they also needed to be aware of their own level of fitness, health and wellbeing. Effects from medication, feeling a bit below par healthwise, or fatigued from fitting everything in such as family life, winter sport, work and social activities could all impact on road safety. Mr Wilson said one or more of those factors could lead a driver to a poor decision on the road, “so be aware of how you are, along with your vehicle, so you can make safer journeys this winter”.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Franz Josef flooding

The Waiho (Waiau) River at Franz Josef broke its banks late on March 23 flooding State highway 6 and inundating the former THC Hotel north of the Franz Josef Glacier with water and silt. Messenger reporter CHERYL RILEY recently snapped these pictures of the aftermath, three weeks on from the flood.

The build up of rock debris following the riverbank breach behind the hotel.

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Silt and debris at the hotel entrance off State highway 6.

Traditional hunting access protected GAME bird hunter access to traditional hunting spots on farm dams, rivers and creeks remains unaffected by new workplace safety legislation, with the shooting season just around the corner. The 2016 game bird hunting season opens on May 7 and runs to the end of August for some species. More than 40,000 hunters around the country enjoy the season but some have expressed concern the new workplace safety laws could affect access to their normal hunting spots. Farmers and landowners have also questioned if they have to re-think the access they have previously been happy to grant for recreational hunters. Fish and Game is reassuring both farmers and hunters that the new laws will not impact on recreational hunting after working closely with Federated Farmers to make sure recreational access to farms was not affected by the changes.

“Both organisations recognise the value of such access and happily, the parliamentary select committee considering the draft legislation agreed,” Fish and Game spokesman Don Rood said. The result was that Parliament safeguarded angler, hunter and tramper access. “The decision by MPs to protect recreation is welcome as it preserves a long and treasured tradition of access to the outdoors through farms and forests.” Mr Rood said maintaining this access had long helped foster positive relationships between urban and rural residents. The close co-operation between Fish and Game and Federated Farmers on the issue had helped dispel a lot of rumour and speculation which had built up over the new laws. “The new Health and Safety at Work Act clarifies that a farmer’s responsibility for any risk on their farmland does

not extend to recreational users, except when work is being carried out in that particular part of the farm at the time. “This defuses fears that recreational users would have to get detailed safety briefings from farmers and fill in paperwork every time they wanted to go onto a farm,” Mr Rood said. Fish and Game was happy to advise hunters and farmers wanting clarification about the new law. However, the new law did not give game bird hunters the right to roam at will over farms without permission. “Our licence holders should still exercise common courtesy and talk to farmers and get permission to cross their land or hunt on a farm’s dams and wetlands. And while you are talking to them, it makes sense to ask about any risks at the same time.” Mr Rood pointed out that the law took a dim view of illegal hunting and Fish and Game supported tough action against any poacher.

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PUBLIC NOTICES BARRYTOWN SCHOOL Board of Trustees Parent Representative Election 2016 Nominations are invited for the election of one parent representative to the Board of Trustees. A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters by Friday May 6, 2016. You can nominate another person to stand as a candidate, or you can nominate yourself (make sure you sign boths parts of the form). Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office or from the Returning Officer. Nominations close at noon on Friday May 20, 2016 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate statement. The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will also be a list of candidates' names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the office. Voting closes at noon on Friday June 3, 2016. Lyn Rothery Returning Officer 7 Ranfurly Street, Runanga 7803 Phone (03) 762 7400

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BUTCHERMAN Farmkill and meat processing Ph Joe 021 110 0393 TILER. Highest quality workmanship, certified water proofing, under tile heating. Consultation, advice. Phone Alan 027 326 6041.

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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. FIND your way to Jesus Christ and eternal life in Heaven. theRIVER, 10am, Sundays. Blaketown Church, 77 Packers Quay, Blaketown.

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PUBLIC CONSULTATION Reclassification of a reserve Pursuant to the Reserves Act 1977 and a delegation from the Minister of Conservation, the Grey District Council is proposing to reclassify the reserve located in Moana as noted below from a reserve for recreation purposes to a local purpose reserve. This is to allow the proposed Moana Health Clinic to be built on the site. Location of reserve: Section 128 Town of Moana (commonly known as Helena Dense Park) Anyone wishing to have a say on this proposed reserve reclassification is encouraged to do so and full information can be found on our website, www.greydc.govt.nz /consultation or from our offices at 105 Tainui Street. Submissions close at 5pm on Thursday May 26, 2016.

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Beryl Collins School of Dance ‘Witches and Wizards’ took out the 12 and under modern teams section. Willow Ricketts, back left , Jaxon Diskin and Amelia Diskin. Front: Zabeel Scanlon, left, Asha Spittal and Pipi-Rose Griffin.

COMMUNITY NOTICES 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. COMMUNITY Dog Walk. Join other dog owners on a social walk each Sunday morning from Cobden Dog Park, corner Nelson Quay and Richmond Street to Cobden Beach. Meet from 9.45am for off lead time. Walk commences 10am sharp. A Little Dog's Walk will leave the Dog Park at 10.15am. SITUATIONS VACANT

COMMUNITY NOTICES GREYMOUTH Rotary Bookarama is coming in July. For collection of books, jigsaw puzzles and good magazines, etc, please phone 768 4303. CHRISTIAN Powerhouse AOG. Sunday 10.30am - Mother's Day special. 54 Palmerston Street, opp Mitre 10. Pastors Wayne and Dorn Thornton. Phone 789 7363.

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Adult Community Education Pen and Wash Watercolour May 7 and 8 First Aid in the Workplace, One Day Certificate/Refresher May 10 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

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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

The Beryl Collins School Dance of Cotton Fields group were second in the 12 and under team section.

Beryl Collins School of Dance group Zero to Hero danced strongly.

75th Westport performing arts by Rose O’Connor-Neilsen in Westport

he Westport Performing Arts Competitions Society held its 75th competition at the NBS Theatre in the first week of the school holidays. Westport competitors were joined by participants from Greymouth, Tasman and Canterbury for the six day event. Society secretary Carol Keoghan said that it attracted the most competitors for a number of years. “The standard of competition was excellent,” she said. Two competitors gained selection in tap for the Young Performer of the Year competition being held in Palmerston North later in the year. They were Will Perkins and Bayley Graham from Christchurch. The Beryl Collins School of Dance Troupe won national selection for its senior jazz group, ‘Ex’s and Oh’s.’ “The audiences were great with high numbers attending the three daily sessions. Many of the evening sessions completely booked out the theatre. We are grateful for the local support,” Mrs Keoghan said. The Friday entertainment section once again attracted a large range of highly

entertaining items from tiny tots through to a parent group dressed as aged men. It was a fiercely fought contest with the Beryl Colins School of Dance adult group ‘Rindercella’ taking out the title. The first day of the programme was dedicated to music and singing sections. “The drama section was cancelled due to a lack of numbers but with the introduction of weekly drama lessons through Granity Players, it is hoped that the class will emerge stronger next year,” committee member Tina Taylor said. As part of the 75th anniversary a special bag, a biro equipped with a light for reading the programme in the dark theatre and a lanyard to store their competitor passes, were given out.

Greymouth’s Pink Pulse dancers, Pyper Murphy, left, Heidi Newcombe, Leevy Holmes, Kyra Johnson and Jemma Russ danced to ‘Fabulous.’

Placegetters in the strong under 12 modern championship class were Holly Jurgensen, left, (second place) Mya Wolfenden (third), Mia Coutts (first) and Ebony Allpress-McIver (very highly commended).

The Buller High School Bollywood group performed in the entertainment section: Sharia Diskin, back right, Renee Jones, Connie Martin, Jayshri Ratnam, Brianna Fox. Front left, Travis Valencia, Jack Reedy and Rata Roa.

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF CLOSURE OF CONSERVATION AREA UNDER SECTION 13 CONSERVATION ACT PURSUANT to section 13(1) Conservation Act 1987 I hereby close conservation land in the Greenstone Ecological Area, in the vicinity of Clifton Road or more commonly known as Boarding House Road, Kumara, to public entry for reasons of public safety. The closed area is approximately 6.11 kilometres of public conservation land. The period of closure is from May 5 until June 2, 2016. The closure is necessitated by the need to ensure the safety of the public for the duration of mining related operations on the public conservation land. Closure signs will be erected at the Clifton Road and Greenstone Ecological Area intersection and the Clifton Road and Cape Terrace Road intersection. During the closure it is an offence for a person who is not authorised by the Director-General to remain on, or enter, the Greenstone Ecological Area. For further information on the conservation land closure contact: Department of Conservation Greymouth, 17 High Street, Greymouth 7805. Ben Hodgson, phone (03) 768 9183. Shane Hall Greymouth Operations Manager

Beryl Collins School of Dance Black Sheep Group were well received by the audience.

Beryl Collins School of Dance adult tap group “Mumma I’m a Big Girl Now,’ entertained on Friday night.

Some of the cast of the entertainment section group winners, the Beryl Collins School of Dance with Rindercella — A Modern Fairy Fale.

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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

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