West Coast Messenger 8 February 2023

PICTURE: Laura Mills

Rugby girls enjoy Reefton camp

n by Claire Ward in Reefton

Reefton Area School hosted the Whakatu Girls Rugby Trust Summer Rugby Camp over two days at the end of January.

The camp, founded and run by Kelly Miller Mahuika and Karen Jones, aims to empower wahine/girls to reach their potential both on and off the rugby field. They are assisted by five coaches, four of them being current rugby players.

Thirty-nine girls ranging in age from eight to 18 registered for the camp and came from all over the West Coast, Tasman and Marlborough regions.

It was arranged by Katie Thomson who is involved with Reefton girls rugby and travels to Nelson for games. She asked if it was possible for a camp to be held at Reefton and facilitated to make it happen.

“Our camp not only develops rugby skills, we also teach about coaching, physio and goal setting,” Ms Jones said. “We also give boots and mouthguards and even scholarships for those who are unable to afford it.”

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The 13-18yrs group learning proper warming up. PICTURES: Claire Ward The 8-9yrs group learning tackling.

Simon, Toni, Tova (Stewie) and Elektra (Merv) Emeny from Marlborough. Elektra attended the camp and Tova wants to join Rippa Rugby.

Christine Guralaua and Pricilla Tariga from Whataroa watching Christine's daughter, Solange, who attended the camp.

Reefton girls strike a rugby pose – Ellah Koti, Jade Hargreaves and Harper Rosanowski in front.

New South Westland Justice of the Peace Carol Scott, of Manakaiaua, is congratulated by Judge Noel Walsh and West Coast Justices of the Peace Association president Tony Fortune, left, after she was sworn in at the Greymouth Courthouse on January 24. Mrs Scott was joined by family, friends and local JPs for the occasion. PICTURE: Supplied

Rescue demonstration

A week of careers events comes to the West Coast

A WEEK of free careers events and job expos will be open to all West Coast job seekers and school leavers this month.

The events kick off in Greymouth on Monday, February 13 when Tai Poutini Polytechnic – Te Pukenga will hold an open evening from 4pm to 6pm.

Hot on the heels of the open evening, Job Expos come to Westport on February 14 and Greymouth on February 15, both running 10am to 1pm.

The Westport Job Expo will be at the NBS Theatre and the Greymouth Job Expo at St John's in Water Walk Road, where a variety of employment and training opportunities will be on offer from hospitality and tourism to construction.

The Job Expos are run by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and Connected, the all-of-government education, training and employment navigation service.

“Local employers will be on hand to talk through careers opportunities with anyone wanting to attend,” says MSD regional commissioner Craig Churchill.

“Our staff will also be available to provide whatever support we can to get people into work and training.”

In Hokitika on February 15, over 70 exhibitors will explore career opportunities with youth, students and whanau at the 'Inspire to Aspire' event at the Pakiwaitara Building. The event is organised by the Westland Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs which is funded by MSD.

On February 16, the focus turns to Reefton where Connected is partnering with local and central government agencies and training providers to hold a Careers Day. The Inzone Careers Coach will also make a visit.

Inzone Careers Coach has touchscreen kiosks featuring a wide range of career pathway videos from industries, educational institutions and entrepreneurs. Technology will also be part of the Westport and Greymouth Job Expos on Tuesday and Wednesday, where Virtual Reality headsets will be available. The headsets provide a VR taste of what different roles might be like and offer

the opportunity to complete a Site Safe Foundation Passport. The passport is an industry-recognised health and safety certificate for work in construction and infrastructure. Bookings for use of the headsets is recommended – register by emailing connectedgreymouth@msd.govt.nz

Careers events

 Greymouth polytechnic open evening – February 13, 4pm to 6pm, Tai Poutini Polytechnic – Te Pukenga, 73-87 Tainui Street

 Westport Job Expo – February 14, 10am to 1pm, NBS Theatre, 105 Palmerston Street

 Greymouth Job Expo – February 15, 10am to 1pm, St John's, 112 Water Walk Road

 Hokitika Inspire to Aspire – February 15, 9am to 5pm, 41 Weld Street

 Reefton Careers Day – February 16, 10am to 3pm, King George Park (Community Centre if wet).

Hokitika Volunteer Fire Brigade firefighters show their stuff in an organised car crash rescue scenario at the Westland Agricultural and Pastoral Show in Hokitika last weekend. Each stage of what happens when emergency services are called to a crash were demonstrated, including the steps to stabilise the vehicle, immobilise any risks including airbags being activated, removing glass and cutting away the roof in order to extract the patient were demonstrated. Emergency service representatives including the Police, FENZ and St John gave a running commentary.

PICTURE: Supplied

Green thumbs learn more gardening tips

n by Rose O'Connor in Westport

'Home garden design' and 'hands-on seed saving' were topics discussed at the Kawatiri Maara Kai Community Garden's 'Local Food Security Day'.

Facilitator Robina McCurdy from Golden Bay demonstrated various gardening fundamentals and techniques.

“I work for Earthcare Education Aotearoa which is a nationwide charitable trust. I am an environmental educator, permaculture designer and gardening teacher.”

The Westport day followed a series of South Island events including one held in Karamea the previous day.

In one activity, the 20 participants dug a large soil sample to explore its features such as colour, texture and animal life.

Ms McCurdy then discussed ways to build the soil up by adding suitable mulch material or by planting and adding materials to enrich the soil underground.

Maara Kai project manager Richelle Schaper said she was surprised to find out that the soil within the Brougham Street gardens was so diverse.

Ms Schaper was pleased with the turnout for the event, which was the first of its kind held there. It was funded by Buller REAP and Te Ha o Kawatiri.

“Considering the weather, we had great numbers! This course came about because people wanted to learn and those who

work during the week haven't had that opportunity.”

The gardens are open from 10am to 3pm on Mondays and Wednesdays during term time.

“The idea is that people come and learn how to garden and transfer that to home,” Ms Schaper said.

They accepted donations of cardboard, horse manure and grass clippings into the composting bins.

The Maara Kai gardens began four years by Te Ha o Kawatiri on land leased from the Buller District Council. Currently, a core group of around 10 gather twice a week to learn how to grow kai, build up the soil and composting techniques, in a social setting.

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These children had a blast while their parents developed their gardening skills – Jayda Adams, front, Lakey Casey, back left, Caleb Casey, Cohen Meadowcroft and Kyrie Adams.

Dave Wood, left, Rachel and Josh Martin and Emily Klaver work on their soil sample.

Donna Hillier, left, and Karma Forester are not afraid to get their hands dirty.

Jess, left, and Shaun Brophy with daughter Jayda Adams explore the soil.

Honey Raharuhi, left, Chris Goj and Jenny Elsner get involved in the task.

Time for discussions during a cloudburst. The weather did not deter these keen, budding gardeners.

Rachel, left, and Josh Martin get stuck in.

Buller announces Tuia candidate

Paparoa Track views sought

The deadline for the five-minute survey is February 19. An e-mail about the survey has already been sent out to many West Coast businesses. If you have not seen it, and would like to have your say, you can access via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ Paparoa_Track_Community_Survey

Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine has announced Westport's Tuia programme candidate.

The Tuia programme invites mayors around the country to select a rangatahi candidate to participate and take a mutually beneficial journey.

Maddox Manawatu was born in Taumarunui in the North Island and will start his Tuia journey at a wananga in Tuia i Runga (Waikato) early next month. The

Tuia youth leadership programme brings together young Maori, 18 to 25 years old, from across New Zealand – connecting passions, aspirations, and dreams of rangatahi to serve our communities well.

The youth leadership programme seeks to weave people together well so that

their collective contribution has a greater positive impact on communities.

Maddox Manawatu lives in Westport and is working at Buller High School as a kaiawhina.

Mayor Cleine says: “I was impressed by his enthusiasm to take part in the programme. It will be a great learning and development opportunity and I look forward to being part of his journey over the coming months.“ The programme applies an intergenerational approach to develop and enhance the way in which rangatahi Maori contribute to communities.

“We have been taking part for three years now and I see it as an opportunity to grow and support leadership of rangatahi in our district and as a way to strengthen the cultural focus in Kawatiri.”

During his Tuia journey, Maddox will do 100-hours of community service and attend five wananga with other Tuia participants – to build networks, obtain support, and exposure to diversity.

Maddox says: “I am very excited about the Tuia programme. It is an opportunity to connect with people from around New Zealand, grow and bring what I will learn back home.

I look forward to sharing my experience as part of my role at Buller High School and coaching the under-15 Buller High School boys' rugby team and the Kawatiri combined under-15 boys' rugby team.

“We have a lot of young Maori boys in the rugby team and it will be great to support them through what I bring back from the wananga.“

Rain reduces fire danger on West Coast

THE coastal Buller zone, and Grey and Westland districts were moved to an open fire season last Thursday. An open season means you can light fires in the open air.

Fire and Emergency NZ West Coast district manager Myles Taylor says there has been sufficient rain over the past couple of weeks across the West Coast to allow the fire season status in these areas to change from restricted to open.

However, inland Buller was moved to a restricted season until further notice.

A different approach to getting things done

show her Government in any great glory.

The reality is a surge in the cost-of living, spiralling crime rates, declining standards in education and health care, to say nothing of seemingly long-forgotten promises on child poverty or housing.

The new Prime Minister and the new Cabinet are faced with an impossible task in the next nine months: trying to dial down the huge Government spending machine and focusing his new team on what projects to pursue and which ones to drop will be difficult.

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e can only wish Jacinda Ardern well after more than five years' leadership, but the legacy for most New Zealanders does not

But essentially it's the same old team doing the same old things, and let's face it, the Prime Minister's sudden departure has left a terrible mess, so it will certainly be the same old results. From the incumbent, it's one thing to hear a sudden list of priority policies 230 days out from an election, but it's another matter when it comes to delivery.

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cost-of-living crisis when they fuel their cars or visit the supermarket. National has a plan to fight inflation that includes focusing the Reserve Bank on managing inflation. We will address staff shortages, reduce costs for businesses and rein in Government spending. We will give New Zealanders more money in their back pockets through prudent tax reductions, because it's all a matter of providing tax relief so hardworking people can keep more of what they earn.

While Labour flounders on such rural issues as farming emissions, National will back farmers and build a genuine partnership with rural communities. We sense the sector's frustration and will invest in new technology and ensure that carbon sequestered on-farm count. The emissions obligations will be solved by technology, not by sending farmers bankrupt.

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A restricted season means a fire permit is required before you light an outdoor fire.

Mr Taylor says the recent rain allows the fire season status to change from prohibited to restricted.

“Due to the underlying conditions it will take a few more weeks before the fire danger is sufficiently low to allow for the season status to change to open.”

Go to www.checkitsalright.nz for information about fire season status in your area and for fire safety advice.

businesses have welcomed a bumper tourist season this summer, the real barrier to maximising business potential is finding staff and having to endure the glacial pace of Immigration New Zealand procedures. In the health space, we have a plan to lift morale and return the status of employment in this sector to being attractive, stable and well-rewarded. Health targets matter to all New Zealanders and National is committed to building a world-class health system. Leaving Covid disruption aside, there is no doubt that education outcomes and teaching standards have dropped and this will have effect on the workforce in years to come. National will put more focus on the basic skills that matter, which will lift overall educational outcomes.

The resignation of the Prime Minister and subsequent new leadership will not change any of National's plans. Our approach will remain a focus on getting things done.

Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine with current Tuia candidate Maddox Manawatu and previous Tuia candidates Ella Moor, left, and Cheyenne Te Haara-Barr. PICTURE: Supplied

The Department of Conservation and Development West Coast are currently running a survey to assess the social and economic benefits of the Paparoa Track 'great walk' for local communities. PICTURE: Department of Conservation

Half of NZ's rivers blocked for migratory fish

Nearly half of New Zealand's river network is partially or fully inaccessible to migratory fish, a new study shows.

Niwa has conducted the first nationwide assessment of river fragmentation, looking for structures that can act as barriers to fish. These structures are often human-made and include dams, culverts, and weirs.

They found that New Zealand has some of the highest densities of barriers to fish passage in the world, with approximately 0.16 barriers/km.

This works out at a minimum of 48% of the river network being at least partially inaccessible to migratory fish, and a further

36% that could be restricted but has not yet been assessed for risk to fish passage.

Niwa freshwater ecologist Paul Franklin says that the fragmentation of river systems is a key driver of freshwater biodiversity loss.

“There are just over 50 native New Zealand fish species, with around 85% of those not existing anywhere else in the world. Many of our iconic fishes, such as eels and the whitebait species, migrate between the sea and our rivers to complete their life cycle.

“However, they often encounter different structures along the way that act as a barrier, stopping them reaching key habitats. This ultimately leads to lower

abundances and potentially loss of these species,” said Franklin.

To address this challenge, Niwa is studying the swimming abilities of fish and coming up with solutions to help them migrate.

“We put fish into the equivalent of a water treadmill to see what speed they can maintain – we want fish to be able to move upstream casually, not having to fight the whole way. We can then assess what adjustments need to be made to structures in our river networks to help fish pass through these environments more easily,” said Franklin.

Culverts, for example, are put in streams and rivers to help people cross safely, while

allowing an adequate passage of water. However, they can alter the flow of the stream or river, and therefore the ability of fish to swim through them.

“The good news is that many of the solutions are extremely easy to implement. You can install baffles into culverts, which are basically panels placed inside the tube that help to slow water down and create resting areas, so that fish can pass through into the stream above,” said Franklin.

“It's small changes like this that can make a big difference. If we don't start addressing the threats that we've placed into their environment, these precious fish will one day be gone.“

How your children can have the coolest lunch

SCHOOL is back but there's still plenty of hot weather ahead, so New Zealand Food Safety is sharing some tips to keep your children's packed lunches safe to eat this summer.

“When lunchboxes get hot, the warm environment not only makes the food unpleasant to eat but also gives germs the opportunity to multiply faster on the food inside, and therefore to cause foodborne illness when eaten,” says New Zealand Food

Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle.

“Children can do their part by keeping their lunchboxes out of the sun and heat when at school, but the parents and caregivers preparing those lunches need to consider how to keep food cool until it's eaten.

“No one wants to start the year off with a sick day.”

So here are some tips to keep your children's lunchboxes safe:

 Have clean hands and utensils when making packed lunches.

 Freeze water bottles overnight and pop them in the lunchbox to keep food chilled – or include a mini freezer pack.

 Chill packed lunches in the fridge overnight, but if you cannot get to it the night before, keep perishable foods (like cold meats or egg sandwiches) safe by packing them between cold items (like yoghurt).

 Unless your children have access to a microwave at school, do not include leftovers that need reheating before being eaten.

 Stick coloured stars or stickers on foods that might spoil to let children know they should be eaten first.

 Throw away perishable leftovers that are brought back home.

 Wash lunchboxes each day with hot soapy water and dry carefully.

Niwa freshwater ecologist Paul Franklin helped conduct a national assessment of fish migration barriers.

PICTURE: Stuart Mackay, Niwa

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Bike rally pulls 1000

The Woodstock Domain was full of tents, motorbikes and riders recently for the 20th annual Woodstock Motorcycle Rally as close to 1000 riders and pillion passengers from around the country set up camp for the three-day event.

The gates opened at midday on the Friday and in no time the picturesque domain beside the

Hokitika River was full with an array of coloured tents, bikes and bikers enjoying the warm West Coast weather.

There were time trails over the three days and on Saturday evening plenty of entertainment with live music, dancing and refreshments available, before heading home on the Sunday afternoon.

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DIRECTORY

FEBRUARY

EASY

ACROSS

6. End (10)

8. Excited (4)

9. Similar (4)

10. Pretend (5)

11. Running birds (4)

12. Benefit (9)

16. Musical instrument (9)

20. Reptile (abr) (4)

22. Artefact (5)

23. Noisy (4)

24. Nothing

1. Exhausted (inf) (6)

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Coast Calendar

All events are subject to change due to Covid-19 traffic light system.

10 Jam night, Criterion Hotel, Westport, 6pm.

10 D and D Showband, Brunner Workingmen's Club, Dobson, 8pm.

10 Quiz Night (Cobden Netball Club fundraiser), Copper Room, Union Hotel, Greymouth, 6.30pm. Teams of four to six, $10 per person.

11 Buller Gorge Marathon, 8.30am.

11 Buller Heritage 10 Fun Run, Kawatiri Coastal Trail, 11am.

11 Coast to Coast, Serpentine beach.

11 Greenstone Park Speedway, race meeting.

11 Open auditions, Superbrain Production's Little Mermaid, Regent Theatre, Greymouth, 10am.

11 Racing Back to the 80s with D and D Showband, Victoria Square, Westport, 1pm.

11 Lunar New Year Dumplings Dinner, East Eats Restaurant, Hokitika, 7pm.

11 GJs, Black and White Hotel, Westport, 9pm.

11 Backshift Heelers, Cosmopolitan Hotel, Westport,

12 Fox River Summer Market, Fox River 9am.

12 Sunday Market, Civic Centre, Greymouth 10am.

12 O'Conor Home Gala, Westport.

14 Nikau Harp Trio, Reefton Workingmen's Club, 8pm.

15 Nikau Harp Trio, Barrytown Settlers Hall, 7pm.

17 Have a Go at Patchwork with the Grey Valley Patchwork Group, Moonlight Hall, Atarau Road, 10am.

18 West Coast Teddy Bear Run, Monteith's Brewery car park, 10am.

18 Blackball Summer Fair and lawnmower racing, Blackball Domain, midday.

18 Karaoke with Shieldsy, Blackball Workingmen's Club, 7pm.

18 Greymouth Old Time and Sequence Dance, Holy Trinity Church Hall, 7.30pm.

19 Fox River Summer Market, Fox River 9am.

19 Sunday Market, Civic Centre, Greymouth 10am.

25 South Westland

3 Friday Night Street Eats, Greymouth Town Square, 4.30pm.

ACROSS

6. Make a hit with your parachuting instructor? (2,4,4).

8. Put back the stake and mount (4).

9. “Look out!”, it thinks (4).

10. Does she love to be alive? (5).

11. When the man dropped me (4).

12.Bring up the cooker and change all the furnniture round (9).

16. How the bigoted book-collector likes his volumes to be? (4-5).

20. You and lots of others onthe sands (4).

22. A capital girl, by the sound of it (5).

23. On which to play “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”? (4).

24. She’s turned into fabulous bird (4).

25. Are its passengers always late? (5,5).

DOWN

1. Why it got up to wander about (6).

2. Is curious about what has turned the snow red (7).

3. An attempt by an artist to portray wool (6).

4. Crying when the girl is about to come in first (6).

5. A group term for speedboats? (5).

7. It would be appropriate to give the girl a kiss (5).

13. Agree that it’s put on upside-down (3).

14. Change-at the station! (7).

15. Trembled frightfully (5).

17. It’s not running away! (6).

18. No longer behaves as a usurer does (6).

19. A game of cards with your relations you have at table (6).

21. States how old one is, as is the custom (5).

Last week’s answer

Last Week’s Crossword Solutions

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 20820

Across - 1, Inconvenience. 8, Edict. 9, Illegal. 10, Eroded. 11, Copies. 12, Abyss. 14, Verge. 18, Rarity. 20, Xanadu. 23, Beamish. 24, Idiom. 25, Condesdending.

Down - 1, Ibexes. 2, Cairo. 3, Natters. 4, Evil. 5, Igloo.

6, Nagging. 7, Enlist. 13, Bargain. 15, Elation. 16, Arabic.

17, Nutmeg. 19, Tripe. 21, Alibi. 22, Chic. CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 20820

Across - 1, Change of heart. 8, Lance. 9, Episode (anag.). 10, Melons (anag.). 11, Strike. 12, Start. 14, Ash-en. 18, Hotels (anag.). 20, Le-a-n-to. 23, Penance. 24, N.I.-non. 25, Doctor of music.

Down - 1, Column. 2, Annul. 3, Greener. 4, O-pen. 5, Ho-i-st. 6, A-con-it-e. 7, The-bes(t). 13, Tit-anic. 15, Stern-um . 16, Sh-ap-Ed. 17, Cog-nac. 19, Ling-o. 21, Ni-nes (rev.). 22, Zero.

On the street

25 Totally 80s Show, Regent Theatre, Greymouth, 8pm.

26 Fox River Summer Market, Fox River 9am.

26 Sunday Market, Civic Centre, Greymouth 10am.

APRIL

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

1 Greymouth Old Time and Sequence Dance, Holy Trinity Church Hall, 7.30pm.

2 Fox River Summer Market, Fox River 9am.

2 Sunday Market, Civic Centre, Greymouth 10am.

2 Demolition Derby, Greenstone Park Speedway, 12pm.

2 Junk 2 Funk wearable art competition, Hokitika.

6 Easter Bunny Street Eats, Greymouth Town Square, 4.30pm.

6-9 Ahaura Hunting and Fishing Competition.

8,9 Greymouth High School centennial reunion.

9 Fox River Summer Market, Fox River 9am.

15 Greymouth Old Time and Sequence Dance, Holy Trinity Church Hall, 7.30pm.

22,23 Art in the Park.

28,29 Taiko Festival, Punakaiki.

MAY

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

OCTOBER

14 General Election.

and Sequence Dance, Holy Trinity Church Hall, 7.30pm.

18 Sign of the Firebird, Blackball Workingmen's Club, 8pm.

18,19 West Coast Brick Show, Greymouth High School.

19 Fox River Summer Market, Fox River 9am.

19 Sunday Market, Civic Centre, Greymouth 10am.

The Greymouth Star regrets if any events in the calendar have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Please contact via our e-mail with any date changes and/or new events.

How will you remember former prime minister Jacinda Ardern?

“Probably all the things she did to get us through the Covid pandemic.”

“Her great decisions around Covid, how she dealt with the mosque attack and reopening the borders so loved ones could finally be reunited.”

“As the person fronting Covid and the mosque shooting. They stick out when I think of her.”

“I hope this guy will be better, but we'll see. Thinking back, nothing was really done, was it?”

“Her daily Covid reports kept us informed.”

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“I think she saved New Zealand from the ravages of Covid and having to work without a handbook for Covid.”

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Thirteen juvenile whio/blue duck are now riding river rapids in Arthur's Pass National Park, after being helicoptered to their new home.

Eight of the threatened-nationally vulnerable ducks were set free on the Edwards River and the rest on the Poulter River.

Whio are river specialists and one of the few waterfowl worldwide that live yearround on fast-flowing rivers.

The ducks travelled to the park by helicopter from Christchurch where they were raised by the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust

DOC biodiversity ranger Antje Wahlberg said the eggs or newly-hatched chicks came to the trust's Peacock Springs breeding

facility from three captive pairs held at Orana Wildlife Park and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch, as well as from Kiwi Park Queenstown.

“These pairs have been very successful in producing ducklings for later release into the wild. They have given us over 100 juveniles over the past five years,” Antje Wahlberg says.

“This success means we've been able to extend the whio recovery sites in Arthur's Pass and release juveniles there as well as into the central Southern Alps security site focused around the Styx-Arahura-Taipo valleys near Hokitika.”

This security site is one of eight around the country set up to ensure viable whio populations.

“DOC is really grateful to the Isaac Trust, as well as all our other partners around the country, which help with breeding assistance programmes,” Antje Wahlberg says.

Stoats are the greatest danger for whio as they nest in areas where stoats commonly feed. Female whio are frequently killed while on the nest.

DOC partners with Genesis in the Whio Forever Recovery Programme. Genesis' investment through the programme has included funding for over 5000 traps protecting nearly 1700km of river networks. The number of whio pairs nationwide has increased from 298 to over 860 since the partnership began.

Beach 'golf' fun in Hokitika

RETAILSALESPOSITION AVAILABLE

We arelooking foraretailsalesperson to work in our Hok itik astore

Theposition is permanantfull time -40hours per week.

If youhave:

•Excellentcommunicationskills

•Apositiveattitude

•Competentcomputerskills

•Interestinhomefurnishings

•Strong attention to detail

•Flexibleandorganised

Please forwardCVwith coverletter to greymouth@carpetcour t.co.nz

Applicationsclose Februar y10,2023.

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GreaterGreymouth andBlackball WaterSupplyUpdate

The recent rainhasimprovedourbore levelsandourusagehasbeenstable. We have receivedwonderfulsupport fromthecommunityanddoappreciate alltheeffortsto keep waterusagetoa minimum.

Withallthe rain forecast forthe region, wewillbeina positionto reviewthe continuationof restrictionsthisweek. We will bemonitoringourborelevels dailyandwillseehowweare placed afterthelongweekend.

We will provideanupdatetothe communitytoday, please followuson Facebookor visitourwebsitetolearn more.

BULLE R COAST

Whio after being released on the Poulter River in Arthur's Pass National Park – with Kate Barclay, left, Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust; DOC biodiversity ranger, Antje Wahlberg; Jess Burgess-Smith, Orana Wildlife and Lewis Kilgour. PICTURE: Supplied

The Cricketers Gone Golfing team from Hokitika were among the entrants in the annual fun Sand Dunes Classic beach golf event in Hokitka recently – Blake Robinson, left, Rohan van Rooyen, Liam Mulholland, Max Linklater and Caleb Thompson. Players were consistent early on and played steady golf with just one club, but as play progressed their game began to deteriorate ...

PICTURE: Paul McBride

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Descriptionof controlarea

TheprojectareaissituatedintheUpper Taramakau Valley.Thelower endoftheboundar ybegins at the Taramakauand OtiraRiver confluence nearSH73. Theupperboundar yendisapproximately3k mupriverof KiwiHutand4k mdownriverof Locke StreamHut.Thearea extends2km upPfeifer Creekand1k mupO tehake River.

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•Feratox encapsulatedc yanideinthe form of acapsule,dyedgreen/ blue,presentedwith feed-pasteorsimilar attractantcontainedinside areusablebaitstations130cmabove the ground.

General warning

Thepublicareremindedofthedangerthattoxicbaitsandpossum carcassespose,particularly to children anddogs.

•Followadvice statedonpoison warningsigns

•Donot touchpoisonbaits,baitstationsortraps

•Donot touchpoisonedpossumcarcasses

•Keepchildrenunderstrictsupervisioninthe controlarea

•Keeppetsundersupervision;donotletdogseatpoisonedcarcasses

Warningsignswillbeerectedatallmainpublicentr ypointsandthe publicareremindedthatitisanoffencetoremove anyofthesesigns. Please followtheinstructionsstatedonthesigns.

If yoususpec tpoisoning

•Contactyourlocalhospital,ordial111

•National Poisons Centre 0800POISON -0800764766

•Inthecaseof adomesticanimalbeingpoisoned,contactalocal veterinarian

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FreePhone: 0508548008

E-mail: communications@vectorfree.co.nz

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Ourdynamic,motivatedandenthusiastic PlanningDepartmentisseekingapassionate Plannertojoin our growingteam

Basedin Hokitikaonthe SouthIsland’sbeautiful West Coast,surroundedbythenatural beautyofmountains,withtheriverandlakesnearby, thisisan opportunity to bepart of and contributeto avibrant community.

Thispermanent,full-time position offersthe opportunityto work within asmallteam processingresourceconsents,undertaking compliancechecks, monitoringandmore Withtheability of flexible work arrangements,thisisanidealwaytodevelopandgrow withinthe planning profession.

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POSSUMGROUND CONTROL -POISON WARNING

Vector Free Marlborough wishes to advise thataground-based possum controloperationwillbetakingplacetokeeppossumnumbersunder controltoprevent the spread of bovine tuberculosis to livestock .I tis importantthatwekeeppossumnumberslow, as wework towards eradicatingTBfromNew Zealand overthelong term.Thisoperationwill be conductedasapar tofOSPRI’s TBfreeprogramme.

Descriptionof controlarea

The coastalstretchfrom Thir teen Mile Creek to Rapahoeincluding Strongman Mine.Alsoincludedisanapproximately9k msectionofthe Paparoa Trackfrom CesClarkeHut to MoonlightTopsHut.

Amapoftheareacanbe foundonthe Vector Free Marlborough website underthe CurrentOperationstab.

Operationdate

March1,2023 to June30,2023(approximate)

Poisoningmethods,poisonusedandnatureofpoison

•Feratox encapsulatedc yanideinthe form of acapsule,dyedgreen/ blue,presentedwith feed-pasteorsimilar attractantcontainedinside areusablebaitstations130cmabove the ground.

•Sodiumfluoroacetate (1080)inthe form of acerealpelletwith atoxic loadingof0.15%,approximately30mmlong,cinnamon-luredand dyed green.1080pelletswillbehand-laidand/or containedinside reusablebaitstations attached to trees.

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Thepublicareremindedofthedangerthattoxicbaits andpossum carcassespose,particularly to childrenanddogs.

•Followadvicestatedonpoison warningsigns

•Donot touchpoisonbaits,baitstationsortraps

•Donot touchpoisonedpossumcarcasses

•Keepchildrenunderstrictsupervisioninthe controlarea

•Keeppetsundersupervision;donotletdogseatpoisonedcarcasses

Warningsignswillbeerectedatallmainpublicentr ypointsandthe publicareremindedthatitisanoffencetoremove anyofthesesigns. Please followtheinstructionsstatedonthesigns.

If yoususpec tpoisoning

•Contac tyourlocalhospital,ordial111

•National Poisons Centre 0800POISON -0800764766

•Inthecaseof adomesticanimalbeingpoisoned,contactalocal veterinarian

Forfurtherinformationplease contact

Vector Free Marlborough

FreePhone: 0508548008

E-mail: communications@vectorfree.co.nz

Website: www.vectorfree.co.nz

OSPRIhelpsprotectandenhancethe reputationofNew Zealand’s primar yindustriesandcurrentlyrunstheTBfreeandNational Animal Identificationand Tracing(NAIT )programmes.

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2018NISSANNAVARAST-4WD $35,999

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2litreauto,2WD/4WD,116,000kms

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2014NISSANTIIDALATIODEDAN $9,999

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2014NISSANTEANA(NEWSHAPE)$12,999

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2010MAZDAAXELA20ESEDAN $11,999

2.0Lauto,just38,000km,navyblue

2007NISSANSKYLINE250GSTSEDAN$9,999

Auto,2500cc,V6,greatorder,gettinghardertoge

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2litrepetrol,AWD,auto,white

2007NISSANX-TRAIL $9,999

2litre,auto,2WD/4WD,silver

2006NISSANX-TRAIL $7,999

2litre,auto,2WD/4WD,127,000km,mintcondition

2006MITSUBISHIOUTLANDER $7,999

Auto2400cc,2WD/4WD,blue,towbar

2005TOYOTAVITZ $3,999

Auto,1300cc,5doorhatch,168,000kms

$10,999

Auto,justblack,cruisecontrol,8airbags,6seater

WAGONS

2013SUBARUXV $16,999

2litreAWD,auto,smashinginbrightorange

2013SUBARUFORESTER(NEWERSHAPE)$16,999

2litreauto,102,000kms,darkblue

2012SUBARULEGACYS/WAGON $13,999

Auto,2500cc,AWD,pearlwhite,100,000km,chain drive,cruisecontrol

2009SUBARUFORESTERAWD $11,999

2-litre,auto,116,000km

2008SUBARUEXIGAGT $9,999

2litre,turbo,AWD,auto,just116,000km,7-seaterin darkblue

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2017TOYOTAAQUAL $16,999

1500cc,petrol/electric,auto,89,000km,white (CLEANCARREBATEAPPLIES,REBATE$1676)

2017TOYOTAAQUATSS $17,999

Auto,99,000km,1500ccpetrol/electric,ToyotaSafety Sencetechnology,white (CLEANCARREBATEAPPLIES,REBATE$1717)

2014TOYOTAAQUAPETROL/ELECTRIC$12,999

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2014TOYOTAAQUAHYBRID $14,999

Auto,1500cc,98,700km,silver,3.6litresper100km (CLEANCARREBATEAPPLIES,$1676REBATE)

2004NISSANMAXIMA $4,999

Auto,verytidy,reliablevehicle,NZnew

2004HONDAODYSSEY7-SEATERWAGON$6,999

Auto,2400cc,134,000kms