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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

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Repairs for kiosk DAVID HAXTON he well-known wooden T kiosk at Maclean Park, Paraparaumu Beach, will be

restored to its former glory, council unanimously decided at a meeting on Thursday. Council is obtaining three quotes so that work can start immediately on restoring the kiosk to being a safe and usable facility allowing community policing to resume immediately. And then wider consultation will be undertaken about other uses for the kiosk and ideas for the park. The kiosk was damaged by fire in early November last year and soon after a builder gave council a repair estimate of $60,000. A staff report this year recommended the kiosk be

destroyed but that wasn’t entertained and the Paraparaumu Raumati Community Board sought public consultation which saw the majority of people seeking the kiosk’s retention. Community services group manager Tamsin Evans said the builder’s estimate comprised ‘‘quite a significant breakdown’’. ‘‘I have confidence in the materials and labour cost that have been allowed in that estimate.’’ Cr Gavin Welsh hoped a sponsorship programme could happen and some local firms could supply some assistance and materials. ‘‘I would be disappointed to miss this opportunity to do a community project . . . if we are able to draw that community momentum then I will have my toolbelt on and

be down there with a hammer ready to go.’’ Dale Evans, from Paraparaumu Beach, presented mayor Ross Church with a petition containing 1400 signatures. He said: ‘‘The message from the community is loud and clear — save our kiosk.’’ It was a prime opportunity to ‘‘do something with it’’. Ian Wilson, representing a group of volunteers who have manned the kiosk, said volunteers provided good support for children in the park who might have been bullied or injured. ‘‘There has been many cases of older kids pushing the little kids and they often have injuries and they come up to the kiosk and we patch them up and ring their parents to come and pick them up.’’ Another volunteer, Marlene

Frost, said the best thing she had done for the community was ‘‘collar some teenagers who had a van right outside the kiosk selling cannabis. ‘‘I called the police and one went to jail. . .to me keeping kids safe from something like that is the best use of my volunteer time. ‘‘I really think you should keep the kiosk to keep the kids safe.’’ Cr Mike Cardiff, who was the council officer who wrote a report in 1982 recommended the kiosk’s creation, and who in 2005 wrote a report calling for its removal because it had passed its use by date, said council needed to know the exact repair cost and who was going to use the kiosk in the future. Cr David Scott said the kiosk was ‘‘an icon and part of the community’’.

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National not-for-profit organisation Sustainability Trust is bringing warmth to Otaki families through their Mobile Curtain Bank scheme, which provides free lined curtains for homes in need of heating this winter. In a bid to ensure families are warm this winter, and to keep the cost of power bills down, Sustainability Trust is offering its free curtain bank service to Community KEEPING WARM: Some of Sustainability Trust’s Otaki Services Card holders, Mobile Curtain Bank team, from left to right, Vishal which is funded by Gurudatt, Sonja Verster, and Megan Ramji. Sustainability Trust’s PHOTO: KAP170414SPLCURTAINBANK insulation programme, and medical issues, in bedrooms. supported by Genesis Energy. ‘‘We’re hoping the community grapevine Curtain Bank co-ordinator Erika Grant swings into action, and as many people as said good quality curtains, which in this possible can get themselves lined and fitted case are made-to-measure, have proven to curtains for their home or rental.’’ sufficiently trap in heat. Kapiti Coast District Council’s Tania ‘‘Otaki houses can be really cold and Parata has assisted Sustainability Trust in draughty, so it’s really important locals this year’s initiative, and offered to make sure their children and elderly are as personally deliver the finished curtains to warm as possible over winter,’’ she said. their new owners. While Sustainability Trust insulates ‘‘All you need is a Community Services houses in Otaki, this is the first year their Card, and to fill out and return a window Curtain Bank has reached this far north. measurement form, available from Otaki Anticipating fewer colds and winter Public Library until tomorrow afternoon,’’ related illnesses from the curtain bank Grant said. scheme, Sustainability Trust will provide The curtains will be ready to delivered or curtains for a home’s main living area, and picked up one week later, on May 5. in cases where someone has housing-related

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There will be four citizens’ parades/ services to commemorate Anzac Day on Friday. ■ Paraparaumu: Fall in at 9.20am inside the Kapiti Health Centre gates, Warimoo Rd. March to War Memorial Gates on Tutanekai St for service. ■ Waikanae: Fall in at 10.45am on Elizabeth St at SH1 end. March to War Memorial Centre on Pehi Kupa St for service and wreath laying at 11am. ■ Otaki: Fall in at 5.45am at the Otaki Memorial Hall. March to Memorial Park for service and wreath laying at 6am. ■ Paekakariki: Fall in at 8.15am at corner Ocean Rd and The Parade. March to Memorial Hall for service and wreath laying at 8.30am.

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Motorists need to take extra care negotiating the Kapiti Rd/Te Roto Drive intersection over the next few months, as temporary 30km/h speed restrictions apply to allow upgrading works. Kapiti Rd will be widened, with more lanes created at the busy intersections with Milne Drive and Te Roto Drive, new traffic signals and safe ‘‘hook turn’’ bays created to protect cyclists. The temporary 30km/h speed restrictions will apply on different sections of road, as the work progresses. It is planned to remove the present leftturn lane from Kapiti Rd into Te Roto Drive, meaning the intersection will revert to standard give way rules. The whole project is expected to be complete by the end of August.

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Four pohutukawa trees will be replanted as part of the reconfiguration of the Kapiti Road/Milne drive intersection upgrade. They will be replanted in the immediate area along with bedding plants currently in place at the intersections. Four other trees will be removed because their roots cannot be lifted through the service lines without causing substantial damage.

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Advice not good enough - CEO ‘‘Our processes and our advice wasn’t good enough,’’ Mr Dougherty said. ‘‘Together with the mayor we will be reviewing that and reporting back to the council on what went wrong to make sure it doesn’t happen again. ‘‘Again our apologies for the unnecessary stress that the Standens were put through.’’ Ms Evan carried on the apology. ‘‘As the senior manager responsible for the delivery of council regulatory services, I also

DAVID HAXTON Council chief executive Pat Dougherty and deputy chief executive Tamsin Evans have both issued public apologies to Otaki couple Peter and Diana Standen at a council meeting on Thursday. And Mayor Ross Church has offered an apology on a completely different topic. Council prosecuted the elderly couple for having various native trees cut on their property but later dropped the charges.

would like to make a public apology to the Standens for the stress we caused them in our handling of this matter. ‘‘I would also like to apologise to the elected representatives for the position they were put in in this matter and I’m particularly sorry about the impact this has had on the Otaki ward representatives and that affect its had on their relationship with the community. ‘‘We can do better than that and we will do better in the future.’’ Meanwhile Mr Church issued

a public challenge to Coastal Ratepayers United member Salima Padamsey for using suggesting corruption in the council ranks when she spoke at an audit and risk committee meeting. ‘‘I would like to make an apology to the CEO and all council staff,’’ he said. ‘‘I let you down. ‘‘It [Padamsey’s remark] took me back and I was a bit stunned. ‘‘I didn’t react at the time and I should have. ‘‘It’s not acceptable for people

to say there’s corruption or imply there’s corruption in this organisation. ‘‘I reject it utterly. ‘‘I’m saying to Ms Padamsey in public that she has upset me greatly in that she has accused 300 people either of corruption or implied they were involved in it or condoning it. ‘‘I’m therefore challenging Ms Padamsey to prove it and if there’s no proof than I shall expect an apology. ‘‘I hope she will receive this in the spirit that it’s given.’’

RUTH PREPARES A MEAL FIT FOR A KING DAVID HAXTON Helping cook for the royal couple was a night well-known chef Ruth Pretty will always remember. Mrs Pretty, who owns Ruth Pretty Catering, located in Te Horo, was asked a while ago via a government official if her business could create a dinner at Premier House for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prime Minister John Key, his wife Bronagh and their son Max. The brief was to create a quintessential and contemporary kiwi meal. The request was some months ago and not many people knew about. ‘‘We had to keep mum on it,’’ Mrs Pretty said. The dinner took place on Monday, April 14 with the highpowered guests arriving about 7.30pm and leaving after 9.30pm. First up was a tasting plate comprising six iconic tastes including bluff oysters, whitebait, venison, salmon, fresh figs with buffalo mozzarella, scampi tails. Then guests had a choice of either snapper or a rack of lamb. Dessert was a passionfruit pavlova, feijoa ginger and mint salad, gingerbread scroll, and some hokey pokey sprinkle. Afterwards Mrs Pretty pushed out a cheese trolley featuring six artisan style cheeses.

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Looking back on a career in the army DISTINGUISHED CAREER: Paraparaumu’s Roger Newth’s long army service includes missions in Malaya and Vietnam. Cloe Willetts looks into the fascinating journey of Kapiti’s war hero. Roger Newth first enlisted with the army in 1956, beginning his longstanding career in Auckland as a fast-learning 16-year-old in basic training, who was quickly invited to train as an instructor in his second year. Spending 16 weeks on an intensive instructor’s course, Newth passed with flying colours, and was sent to various schools around Waiouru before graduating artillery training in 1957, and being posted as an All Arms Instructor. ‘‘Compulsory Military Training was going and I was put in command of a 36-man hut, with all the guys between 19 and 21,’’ he said. ‘‘Of course — they didn’t know I was 18, and I didn’t let on!’’ Promotion to Lance Bombardier (1 Stripe) followed, seeing the gifted leader sent on a Field Artillery Radar Operator’s and Instructor’s course. Becoming part of the reform of the 16th Field Regiment, he completed further extensive training, and was promoted to Bombardier in 1959 — before being sent on a Technical Assistants course the same year. ‘‘When I finished that course, I remember one of my contemporaries inviting four of us to a Papakura hotel to celebrate his 21st birthday.’’ ‘‘You can imagine his disgust when the barman refused to serve him because he reckoned he was under age — when he was really the only one who was 21.’’ In early 1960, and part of 161 Battery RNZA, Newth was introduced to the art of gliding, becoming part of the Auckland Gliding Club and classifying as a ‘C’ Gliding Instructor in 1962. Describing the experience as hair-raising, he fell in love with gliding, and was quickly recognised for his potential in the field. Going on to work as an instructor at the Auckland Gliding Club, 1961 later saw him posted to Waiouru as an instructor at the Recruitment Training Depot, before he was promoted to sergeant and put in charge of running recruit courses.

‘‘That was a rewarding period for me,’’ he said. Leaving for Malaya with his battalion in November, 1963, Newth flew out in an RNZAF DC 6, beginning his first international army exploit.

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During his time in Malaya, Newth was kept busy — completing a string of testing exercises including expeditions around the highest mountains in the area. The beginning of his mission saw him stationed at Terendak Camp in Malacca State, where he was sent on a Jungle Warfare Instructor’s course at Kota Tinggi in Johore. Newth describes a time in late 1964 as an Infantry Platoon Sergeant on operations, with 28 men in his platoon, when the Indonesians decided to take over the newly-named Malaysia, sending three C130 loads of paratroops to deal to him and his men. ‘‘Only one load made it across, and we were sent to Johore to find them and take them in,’’ he said. ‘‘It all worked out quite well and the Indonesian paratroops were all accounted for quickly.’’ Newth described that stage in his army career as most satisfying, with him and his then-Platoon Commander awarded a Military Cross in Borneo for their efforts in the feat. Newth said he was sent home from the mission in April 1965 without explanation; though later found out it was because New Zealand was sending 161 Battery to South Vietnam, and he was slotted in as a replacement for the Battery Commanders Survey Sergeant. On his return he was posted to the RF Cadet School in Waiouru as a Platoon Sergeant, and had to live in the Cadet Barracks — which he said was a shock to the system and less than ideal. Despite initial disappointment, a silver lining ensued, with Newth able to spend more time flying at the Auckland Flying School. He was posted to 161 Battery Depot in Papakura in July 1966 for training, before his next international venture to Vietnam in midJanuary 1967.

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Newth’s extensive training came in handy during his stint in Vietnam, where he acted as the Battery Commander’s Survey Sergeant, Technical Assistant — a role he said was extremely rewarding. With his battery deployed alongside Australian Infantry Battalions, he was responsible for arranging all the fire support for the Infantry Battalion. His role included coordinating the fire of six inch gun cruisers offshore, as well as

landing ships firing five inch rockets, fighter bomber strikes, and B52 strikes. ‘‘36 x 750 pounders dropped is quite an awesome sight,’’ he said. On January 31, 1968, he returned home and he was posted back to Waiouru as an instructor at the School of Artillery, and became Radar Senior Sergeant and then Troop Sergeant Major of 1 Locating Troop. ‘‘This unit used radar to locate enemy mortars, ran a meteorological station for the Met Service, and conducted the formation survey tasks for the 1st Infantry Brigade.’’ Ending up in Christchurch in 1972, Newth merged into the role as the Battery Sergeant Major of a Territorial Battery. ‘‘While there, there was a change of government again, and the operating National Service Scheme was cancelled, so we ended up with a Battery of about 20 instead of the 120 that were on strength when I arrived there.’’

Disillusion

In early 1974, the Xth Commonwealth Games were held in Christchurch, and Newth had the job of firing the salutes for the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the arrival and departure of The Queen. The army’s participation in the games helped to slowly improve the decreased staffing situation, though Newth said it was still short on numbers. In 1976 he was posted back to Waiouru as an Instructor at the School of Artillery, and was promoted to Warrant Officer One in April the following year. ‘‘At this time I became pretty disillusioned with what the future held for me, and applied for a commission later that year,’’ he said. Commissioned as a Lieutenant, he was posted back to RF Cadet School as the Administration Officer — much to his distaste. ‘‘I only stayed there for 13 months and then went as a Captain to Fort Dorset in Wellington, as the Adjutant, where I stayed Until August 1981.’’ Becoming ‘‘disillusioned again,’’ Newth took the move to be released from the army, and went on to build a house in Paraparaumu Beach’s Aaron Court. Taking a further leap, he bought a cargrooming business in Porirua, which he said went well for a year before then-Prime Minister Robert Muldoon brought in his Price and Wage freeze. ‘‘This meant car sales fell to the lowest in years, and my business went belly-up. So I reenlisted in the army in 1963.’’

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Serving in various staff posts on the headquarters of the Army Training Group, Newth was later posted to Wellington’s

COLLECTING: War hero Roger Newth selling Anzac poppies last Thursday. PHOTO: CLOE WILLETTS / KAP170414CWROGERNEWTH

Headquarters of Army General Staff — which he did not enjoy — followed by a posting to Defence HQ as a major, in the Support Branch, in 1987. Newth said his new army role, which would be his last, included purchasing ammunition, with the responsibility of the supply of rations and fuel. ‘‘The whole post was responsible for about $20 million per year, with an additional $4 million for reserve ammunition stocks, he said. ‘‘The finance was very tightly controlled, and consent had to be obtained for any purchase over $20,000.’’ Making purchases on ammunition from the UK, France, Belgium, US, Singapore, Israel and South Korea, Newth said all in all it was a fairly satisfying posting. ‘‘By then I was turning 50, and there was a review of the defence organisation, and they went back to single service purchasing of all those things that had been centralised — i.e. my job!’’ Retiring on November 8, 1989, a day before his 50th birthday, Newth finished his army career with a bang. ‘‘I have been asked what I would do if I had my time over again,’’ he said. ‘‘I have to say — I would thoroughly enjoy doing it again.’’

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Kapiti’s mature residents mainly happy The majority of mature residents are very happy or satisfied with their life, a Kapiti Grey Power survey reveals. This was the first large-scale survey that specifically asked about the health and wellbeing of residents over the age of 50 and sought to identify specific areas of their needs within the community. ‘‘Overall the survey is a helpful indication of the lifestyle of seniors in Kapiti,’’ Kapiti Grey Power President Trevor Daniell said. ‘‘It shows a predominantly positive experience while indicating areas where some people’s lives can be improved in their later years.

A total of 96 per cent of respondents to the survey listed elements that contribute to their well-being, such as, feeling safe at home and in public, being able to get to medical appointments, getting out and about for their daily living needs together with having enough income to live comfortably during retirement. The majority of respondents are retired, live in their own home, are able to get out and about socially as much as they wish, have income sources in addition to National Superannuation and know their neighbours. Respondents ranked crime and anti-social behaviour as the number one concern even

though 98 per cent stated they feel safe at home or in public all or most of the time. ‘‘This could be perception rather than based on personal experience’’ Mr Daniell said. ‘‘However it may be that on the occasions they don’t feel safe it makes a significant impression.’’ Other concerns closely ranked included poor health, decreased personal independence, financial worries and staying in their own home. Respondents that don’t feel safe and also ranked their health as poor are not happy, have a disability or chronic illness, have been the victim of harassment, crime or pressure,

have a lower standard of living and do not get out socially as much as they would like. ‘‘This group may be underrepresented in the survey.’’ The survey was carried out from Paekakariki to Otaki during June and July 2013. It was delivered to all Kapiti Grey Power members, most retirement villages and made available at local libraries. ‘‘It is clear that the responses are not representative of the total Kapiti population geographically or ethnically. ‘‘It may be that those with chronic illness, disability and with limited mobility are also under represented in the survey. ‘‘Another group under

represented are those aged 50 to 64 years. ‘‘This group are more difficult to access as they are more likely to be busy working and less likely to be current Grey Power members. ‘‘Of concern is the third of respondents who report having gone without 13 basic items. ‘‘Most of these people have gone without multiple items. ‘‘The list includes dental care, heating, appliance repairs, doctor’s visits and food.’’ Grey Power Kapiti worked with Age Concern, the Older Persons Council and the Red Cross to prepare the survey and council helped deliver the survey to the community.

MENZSHED MEN HELP OUT PRE-SCHOOL CLOE WILLETTS Wednesday morning saw children of Waikanae Montessori Preschool delighted to watch the ribbon to their new playhouse cut, built by MenzShed Kapiti in an eight-month voluntary project. First brought to attention in December last year, dressed in lights as part of Light Up Kapiti, the beginning stages of the playground structure was the focal point at a MenzShed Kapiti display. Now freshly painted and settled in its new home on Seddon Street, the playhouse is a popular new addition for the children, who braved the wet weather last week to welcome its launch in a morning tea celebration. Connected to a dry path leading towards another cottage on the playground, the playhouse has two entrances and windows for children to look through, and as a backless structure, is secured against a fence. Head teacher Margaret de Vries, who has worked at the pre-school almost 25 years, said the playhouse makes an exciting addition to an area of land that was previously unused. ‘‘We approached MenzShed Kapiti and asked if a playhouse was the sort of project they’d be

interested in doing, and straight away they said yes,’’ she said. Created using all natural products, the playhouse is empty on the inside, in a bid to encourage open interaction among children. ‘‘Sometimes it might be a cottage, sometimes a fort, and other times a hiding place.’’ ‘‘We were really happy with the result and would be delighted to work with MenzShed again.’’ Given a basic outline of what the pre-school wanted for the design, MenzShed Kapiti embraced the project and adapted their skills to create what Mrs De Vries described as ‘‘something amazing.’’ ‘‘Children come here from ages 2-5, so if the playground stays the same in that time, it gets a bit standard,’’ she said. ‘‘When they saw the cottage arrive yesterday morning on the back of a trailer, they were excited and swarmed over.’’ With 40 children currently attending Montessori Waikanae, Mrs De Vries welcomes parents to visit the pre-school, which offers 20 free ECE hours. MenzShed Kapiti Treasurer Peter Blackler said he was very happy with the project’s end result, with much enthusiasm having come from the MenzShed

PLAY TIME: Waikanae Montessori Preschool children William Brian and Camryn Gowans braved the wet weather to cut the ribbon to their new playhouse on Wednesday morning, built voluntarily by members of MenzShed Kapiti. MenzShed Kapiti members from left to right, Wayne Thomson, treasurer Peter Blackler, Bede Tokue, Nigel Clough, and Terry Twoney. PHOTO: CLOE WILLETTS / KAP160414MONTESSORI

team as they worked on their biggest project to date. ‘‘It’s fantastic seeing the

children’s faces when we create things like this,’’ Mr Blackler said. ‘‘When we brought it down the

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Finding pathways to lift youth employment Last week, I was privileged to co-host with Liz Koh from the Chamber of Commerce a business forum focused on Youth Pathways to Employment. The forum concentrated on opening up opportunities in Ka¯ piti for young people to get jobs, work experience, internships or cadetships. The opportunities were revealed by a Business Stocktake survey commissioned last year by the council and undertaken by the chamber, looking at what barriers exist to youth employment, the needs of employers and how young people and businesses can connect. The Stocktake attracted input from 185 businesses and showed employers placed most value on a good work ethic, reliability, willingness to learn and a positive attitude. Main barriers to increased youth employment include financial pressures and businesses having insufficient work to warrant employing more. The bottom line is many

businesses are keen to open their doors to young people. Last week’s forum was an important stepping stone in getting more young people into employment and the wide range of participants underlines the broad base of support for the project. As well as the chamber, there were councillors and community board members, Youth Council members, college principals and careers advisors, Ka¯ piti Youth Support, Whitireia Community Polytechnic, Work and Income, Workbridge, the Ministry of Education and Inzone careers kiosk representatives. Plus there were 15 local businesses supporting the project — Mission Hall Creative, Print Mighty, Cre` me Cuisine, Green Mantle Estate, Kapiti Business Projects, BCE Catering Equipment Ltd, Mahara Gallery, Kapiti Cakes and Bakery, Carters, HMC Kapiti Ltd, Columbus Mega Mitre 10 and Entyre NZ Ltd. All were keen to do something to turn the ideas and recommendations from the stocktake into reality. This is what we need in Ka¯piti — a vision to retain young people training and working here, by connecting them with employers, letting them know what’s available, making sure they have the right skills and attitudes and by

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encouraging businesses to take them on, be it through full or part-time work, work experience, apprenticeships or cadetships just as the council is doing. And it isn’t just about young people as employees. There are opportunities for young people to start their own business like Korby Hall, who runs Columbus Mega Mitre10, and Pearl and Austin Delaney-Girdlestone of Lucky You Caps, who won the Professional Award at last year’s Shout Out Youth Awards. The model has worked elsewhere. It was pioneered in Otorohanga by then Mayor Dale Williams, and its success is a flag-bearer for us. We are working though the actions generated by the forum and updates will follow. I will be behind this all the way and I am proud our businesses and our community for uniting to give our young people a chance to start their working lives here, within our own ranks.

Waikanae SPCA Gizmo is a handsome, very large 10 year old. Gizmo can come across as a little shy but is starting to open up more and is now quite affectionate. Gizmo gets on well with the other cats here. If you would like to meet this handsome cat, please contact the Kapiti SPCA

Tofu is here with her sister Noodle. They look very similar. Tofu & Noodle are both 6 month old girls with lovely personalities. It would be great to see these girls rehomed together

Tayla & Tahlia are 4 month old medium crossbreeds. They are both very busy young puppies are and waiting to go to their forever homes.

Mickey is a male 4 month old DSH. Mickey loves to play with the other kittens here and is friendly and sociable.

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Nigel is a 4 month old staffy cross. He loves to play fetch and has great skills ‘dribbling’ his ball around the puppy run.

Orlando is a sweet 11 week old

Gary is a male 4 month old DSH. Born outdoors, Gary has quickly settled in with no problems. Gary is very affectionate and loves to be held and cuddled

DMH. He is a little shy to start with but soon enjoys his loves. We are

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Well done Jack

Congratulations to Jack Potaka for winning the Cyril Bassett speech prize and how pleasant it is to see this top award going to a promising young Maori from Otaki. I was lucky enough to meet Mr Bassett in the early 1970s, shortly after graduating from university. Strapped for cash I landed a weekend job looking after his sister’s garden in Parnell Auckland, where he would drop round on a Sunday afternoon to help trim her roses. He was in military communications when he won his VC in Gallipoli, but was later gassed in France on the Western Front. Like many old soldiers he was friendly, yet reserved and never discussed his time in the military. He was in his 80s by then and very frail, and his sister who was just as frail, was constantly solicitous of his health. She would remove the clippers from his grasp and order him to sit down. He was long retired by this time though if my memory serves me well, it was the National Bank in which he subsequently made a distinguished career. DEREK SCHULZ RAUMATI BEACH

Decisions rushed

Last year I stood for council stating ‘‘Yes processes must be followed but considered not rushed’’. This is the key area where this district continues to let itself down. Too many decisions/actions have not been diligently considered and to many it has a ‘have sledgehammer kill fly’ mentality. This derives from the executive not the governing council. Councillor Gurunathan is correct when he states ‘‘It’s the governance body that is responsible in ensuring delegated powers are enforced properly’’. He would however be better advised to put his

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energy towards constantly lobbying his views to his fellow councillors rather than criticizing them publicly in his column. The Kapiti executive tail (pardon the terminology councillors) has been wagging the dog too long however until council agree to take action it is unfair to criticize a newly elected mayor for trying hard to work with a CEO he did not appoint. Finally to the Paraparaumu district who gave me enough votes to enable me to get my deposit back but nowhere enough to be elected, thank you, I have dodged a bullet. TIM PARRY PARAPARAUMU BEACH

Mayor did well

I congratulate Mayor Ross Church for his unreserved apology to Peter and Diana Standen in the Kapiti News April 16. I hope that this is an indication that the mayor is now taking responsibility and showing leadership. This needs to continue and staff must be reined in and corrected for their jump in, bully and charge approach to such issues. I believe that decisions of this nature should not be delegated to staff and that any employment contracts that contain clauses giving staff this power are in breach of democracy as I am sure any lawyer could prove. Ratepayers voted in a mayor and council to perform these duties, not to have them carelessly handed over to staff who have proved totally incapable of carrying them out correctly. I fail to see why the mayor feels the need to tread carefully. Just get in there and withdraw all charges pending against the McLeaveys and the arborist as well and start working cooperatively with people and local businesses instead of subjecting them to relentless bullying from inadequately trained staff. MALCOLM THORPE OTAKI

LAUGHS: Waikanae comedian Ricky Threlfo, left, is performing the stand-up gig A Mild Life Crisis with Wellington comedians Tito, centre, and Brad Zimmerman, right, at New Zealand Comedy Festival 2014 early next month. PHOTO: KAP100414SPLMILDLIFECRISIS CLOE WILLETTS Three years on from his first standup gig in Wellington, at age 40 with a wife and children in tow, an IT office day job, and 10 years spent dabbling in comedic screenwriting — Waikanae’s Ricky Threlfo is set to perform at 2014’s New Zealand Comedy Festival. Running from tomorrow to May 18, the annual New Zealand Comedy Festival brings comedians from all across the world to our shores, which although small, boasts an internationally recognised collection of quickwitted and dry-humored local comedians. In his second year amid the festival’s sold out shows, energetic crowds, and tongue in cheek anecdotes, Mr Threlfo will be presenting his act A Mild Life Crisis from May 7-10. A Mild Life Crisis, starring Threlfo and two Wellington-based comedians Ben ‘Tito’ Caldwell, and Brad Zimmerman, introduces the

‘‘Often they’ll come and see our shows and chat with us about what they like and what we could do better. ‘‘Comedy is something you get better with by getting up on stage, but it also helps talking to guys who have been slugging it out for 10 years.’’ Having also run and performed at a weekly gig at Wellington’s Cavern Club Bar over the last two years, Threlfo manages The Medicine on Wednesday evenings at 8. Touring Auckland for a couple of nights prior to New Zealand Comedy Festival, A Mild Life Crisis is also looking at performing in Paraparaumu soon this year. ‘‘The response so far has been great,’’ he said. ‘‘We’re basically three chubby looking white guys talking about our problems.’’ Tickets for A Mild Life Crisis can be purchased through Ticketek.

general frustrations that come from everyday life as men in their late twenties and early forties. Taking place as a one-hour act from 10pm at Wellington’s Kitty O’Shea’s Irish Bar, A Mild Life Crisis is the mens’ first stand-up collaboration. ‘‘The other guys are in their late twenties approaching their thirties, so they’re going through a mini early mid-life crisis, and I’ve past that a little bit,’’ Threlfo said. As storytelling comedians with a tendency to talk about personal experiences and their take on life, the trio steers away from short form comedy, drawing light to amusing and often painfully honest life tales. ‘‘New Zealand Comedy Festival is a really good opportunity for local comics to meet up and talk with the guys who are visiting from overseas.’’ ‘‘The festival tends to book more acts from the UK, and quite a few of us get to perform alongside them.’

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A time to remember our sacrifices This week we recognise Anzac Day and remember those who have sacrificed so much on our behalf. I’m looking forward to speaking at the Otaki dawn service and attending other services in Horowhenua on Friday. Congratulations to former Otaki student Jack Potaka who won a nationwide veterans speech competition and his prize is attending Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli. I was fortunate to speak as Minister of Veterans Affairs at the dawn service at Anzac Cove and Chunuk Bair in 2012 at Gallipoli. It was an incredibly moving experience and one that I will never forget. As the resting place for so many of our war dead, Gallipoli has become

a sacred place for all New Zealanders. I was shown around the various battle sites on the Canakkale Peninsula and saw first-hand the incredibly difficult conditions our soldiers faced, with towering cliffs and steep gullies. Anzac Day is a time to reflect and pay tribute to our ANZAC veterans. It is a time to stand together and remember more than 2700 New Zealanders who lost their lives serving as part of

the Australia New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) that landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. The First World War had an enormous toll on our young country. Our population at the time was less than one million, yet an expeditionary force of 100,000 was provided. Of those, 58,000 were killed or injured. The number of people attending local Anzac Day celebrations is increasing and this shows the importance we attach to our military history, and the respect we continue to have for such occasions. Next year marks 100 years since the Battle of Gallipoli - an

important part of New Zealand’s history and I know there will be many special events held locally. A special development is the National War Memorial Park in Wellington which will be a lasting legacy to all service men and women who have fought for this country. The park will also provide an opportunity to recognise military conflicts not subject to a national memorial in this country, such as New Zealand’s on-going role in peacekeeping. This year on Anzac Day the New Zealand Defence Force will have around 192 personnel deployed on eleven peacekeeping operations, United Nations missions, and defence exercises around the

world. The Government’s commitment to veterans is ongoing with Prime Minister John Key announcing a package of changes to better recognise and support our veterans and exservicemen and women. New legislation to implement many of these changes is now in its final stages through Parliament. It also builds on a special one-off increase of 5 per cent to the War Disablement Pension and Surviving Spouse Pension in April last year, benefitting nearly 17,000 veterans and surviving spouses. We are committed to recognising and supporting our veterans, acknowledging the tremendous sacrifices they have made for New Zealand. Lest we forget.

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Public confidence in democratic institutions rely on the twin pillars of transparency and accountability. That is why we have checks and balances like the various offices of the Ombudsman and the Auditor General’s office. They provide an independent audit of the actions and decisions of politicians, bureaucracies and other bodies. Democratic institutions true to the principles that define its culture must also have internal mechanisms for correction. The series of bad and costly decisions by us has brought us to a crisis of public confidence in council. Across the district, wagging tongues claim the tail is wagging the dog. Bureaucrats, however, have become an easy target. Councillors, as the governance body, are ultimately responsible to the public. Firstly, do we have the internal mechanisms for correction and improvement? Secondly, are these mechanisms transparent and accountable to the public. During a crisis of public confidence, positive answers to this second question is critical to council’s ability to restore public confidence. All power structures control information. I’m told that steps are being taken, by the ‘inner circle’ within council’s elected members, to explore, identify and remedy the elements within council’s bureaucracy that had gone feral. If council does not actively use these internal mechanisms and be transparent, then individuals, or groups in the community, will continue to appeal to the Ombudsman office to secure the

information and make it public. Do we want to continue a combative culture where council is constantly fighting its ratepayers? I’m happy to inform readers that Mayor Ross Church has assured me of two internal investigations. Senior managers Stephen McArthur and Jane Gunn ‘‘have been assigned to investigate’’ how Dr James Carley was appointed to the science panel on the coastal hazard lines. Carley was appointed by a selection committee of councillors from experts short-listed by staff. As a member of that panel, I recall clearly the instructions to staff that panel members must be totally independent of Dr Shand. Staff assured those listed were vetted for any conflict or perceived conflicts of interest. It now transpires Dr Carley had a history of collaboration with Dr Shand. This is not about Dr Carley’s professional integrity but a question of elected members’ confidence in the integrity of our decision making process. The mayor has assured me all councillors will be briefed on the outcome of the investigation and the remedies. The second investigation, led by senior manager Wayne Maxwell, involves another chain-of-command failure. Given the creation of the science panel, councillors had instructed staff there should be no more contracts to Dr Shand on coastal matters. Despite this instruction, Dr Shand had completed an investigation on the hazard lines impacting Kotuku Park developments. So we have this ridiculous situation where we have ended up having to pay Dr Shand $10,000 to redo the hazard lines council imposed on Kotuku Park based on the original data from Dr Shand! The public has a right to transparency and accountability. It will be good if elected members also have that same right.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

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Grannies conquer Otago Rail Trail Four local grandmothers, Lee Kelly, Biddy Demuth, Lorraine Fin and Deirdre Power, have cycled the Otago Rail Trail. They started at Pukerangi and after cycling for 12kms on ordinary roads stayed in a school house for the first night in Sutton a short distance before Middlemarch. ‘‘It was a hoot, lovely food and loads of laughs and chats with lovely people,’’ Lee said. ‘‘A few games of cards then into our creaky bunks.’’ Day two comprised 70km from Sutton through Middlemarch to Ranfurly ‘‘with the glorious Otago plains spread out around us’’. ‘‘We soon began to wish we had done more training. ‘‘The weather was superb, the scenery breath taking the people positive and encouraging. ‘‘It was like riding through a history book with all the stories of pioneers and brave endeavor. ‘‘We just kept those legs pumping and our hearts high. ‘‘Nobody tells you about the slow electric shocks in your posterior, fires lighting up in our thighs and the burning knee caps or the rough gravel path.’’ After a restless night in the Ranfurly Motor camp on day three, they rode a short distance to Naseby, where they had a rest day and went curling. ‘‘Had a great picnic and explored the beautiful quaint town, met some real characters and had a great singsong around the piano with the locals. ‘‘Lots of yummy food and red wine and comforting camaraderie.’’ Day four was a 60km plus ride from Naseby to Omakau

GREAT EFFORT: Taking on the Otago Rail Trail were from left Lee Kelly, Biddy Demuth, Lorraine Fin and Deirdre Power. PHOTO: KAP160414SPLGRANNIES

‘‘through the most amazing country — golden hills, jagged rocky outcrops and golden poplar trees outlined by purple mountains’’. ‘‘Through tunnels and bridges over wide rivers and deep gorges. They stayed in a ‘‘lovely old pub where the magazines were so old: Prince William and Kate Middleton were still courting, but the food was great and the

hospitality and jokes were superb’’. Lee said they were among a group of 30 who were supported by members of the Milton Rotary Tramping Club who fed and encouraged them all the way. ‘‘Every day at lunch times it was great to round a bend and find the organisers parked up on the side of the track with a yummy smorgasbord and a very

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New learning framework Resonating CLOE WILLETTS Paraparaumu College is in the midst of developing an experimental new learning framework for students, designed at using praise and positive reinforcement to achieve advanced learning. The supportive learning approach, led by a team of staff and parents, coincides with the college’s Good Learner profile, a framework developed last year according to community input. Principal Gregor Fountain said teachers will be encouraged to place a strong emphasis on critical thinking, as well as effective student-teacher collaboration. POSITIVE CHANGE: Paraparaumu College students, left to right, Georgia-May ‘‘If we are all going Marston, Kendall Northcott, Kesiah Dennis and Brendon Turvey, are set to reap the to develop these skills benefits of a new learning framework this year. PHOTO: KAP140414SPLPARAPARAUMUCOLLEGE at a high level, we need school, rewarding those who behave students.’’ to ensure all members of the college Developed in the United States, appropriately, and developing community always interact with Positive Behaviour for Learning each other in a positive manner,’’ he consistent outcomes for the very approaches are already used small number of students who do said. extensively in high performing not.’’ Paraparaumu College has been schools throughout Australia. Mr Fountain said PB4L has also awarded $30,000 over a three year Mr Fountain said feedback from proven to improve job satisfaction period for the scheme, as part of the secondary schools in New Zealand, for teachers, better helping them to Ministry of Education’s Positive that are already implementing the understand student behaviour. Behaviour For Learning Schoolapproach, has so far been positive. ‘‘Part of the team’s role in Wide (PB4L) — with some of the ‘‘We believe a school-wide implementing this strategy is to grant to be spent on rewards for emphasis on positive behaviour will analyse data relating to student participating students. further enhance the experience and behaviour, and to ensure teaching ‘‘We will be specifically teaching achievement of our students,’’ he of the behaviour and rewards are students about the behaviours we said. targeted at appropriate groups of expect in class and around the

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An exciting new novel for young readers by local writer Anne Ingram was launched at a gathering of more than 50 at Paraparaumu Library recently. Lucy Bee & the Secret Gene is a novel about identity, school, family and friendship. Who is Lucy Bee? She always thought she was Lucy Bennett but then doubt begins to grow like a mushroom in Lucy’s fertile mind. Are her parents really her parents? Does she really belong to the Bennett family? BOOK LAUNCH: Anne Ingram She has to find out. signs a copy of her new book She sets out to decode Lucy Bee and the Secret Gene her DNA. at its launch. The idea for this PHOTO: KAP080414SPLLAUNCH novel came when the DNA through her family. author ran a children’s On the way, as in real life, bookstore. other things happen ‘‘Young readers of Anne Ingram has around age eight to 12 worked as an editor, would come in wanting teacher, bookseller and books that reflected their writer. This is her eighth lives, stories that dealt book for young readers. with the themes of family, ‘‘I hope the identity and belonging. contemporary themes in This is that novel.’’ this novel will resonate Lucy is bullied at school with young readers who because she is a little are growing up in a world different. She begins to where science has given us realise she doesn’t look the means to examine the much like her parents. Is very essence of who we are she adopted? Was she and where we fit in.’’ swapped at birth? How can she find out? With the help of her best friend, Megan, ■ Lucy Bee & the Secret Gene she goes on a gene hunt, is available from local tracing the path of her booksellers.

DR R AFT T AN N NU U AL L P LA A N 20 0 14 4 – 20 0 15

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The Annual Plan sets out the Council’s budget and work programme, detailing: • Where money will be spent over the next year • Which projects will be progressed, and • How much has to be raised in rates to meet spending needs. We are proposing changes to some of the things we had planned for in the 2012 Long Term Plan, so we can: • Balance the ongoing spending needs of the District in order to provide everyday services like roading, libraries, recreational facilities and water, and • Keep rates at an affordable level. Fluoride is a speciﬁc issue for this year. Your views on this are also welcome. We want your feedback on what’s planned. More information about the Draft 2014/15 Annual Plan and how to make your submission is available by visiting a Council ofﬁce/library or on the Council website:

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Teacher to study digital learning CLOE WILLETTS Paraparaumu College’s Fiona Jeffries is one of two New Zealand teachers selected to participate in this year’s Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme. The programme, which will involve Fiona living in the US from mid-August until midDecember, will see the English teacher enrolled in graduate level classes at a host university, where she will carry out educational research. Having accepted her award from Education Minister Hekia Parata and US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at Parliament this month, Mrs Jeffries will also participate in team teaching, and seminar work in local schools. Mrs Jeffries’ research idea, which was the fuel behind her selection, was sparked by Paraparaumu College’s recent Good Learner Project scheme, which guides the college’s plans for the increased use of technology in the curriculum programme. Planning to investigate how digital tools are used in English classes in the US, Mrs Jeffries’ research will involve looking into achievement data, to establish whether there is a positive impact on reading and writing as a result of using digital technology. The final stages of her

SUNSMART: Waikanae Primary School pupils and school principal Bevan Campbell, far right, alongside Cancer Society of New Zealand’s Mandy Savage, far left, who congratulated the school on its sunsmart accreditation this month, with the presentation of a Sunsmart Schools sign, UV board and trees to plant. PHOTO: CLOE WILLETTS / KAP110414CWWAIKANAESCHOOL

OVERSEAS OPPORTUNITY: Paraparaumu College’s Fiona Jeffries, one of two New Zealander teachers selected to participate in the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme, receiving her award at Parliament this month. PHOTO: KAP160414SPLFULBRIGHT research will include discussions with US teachers and students, to establish whether the use of such digital tools has an impact on student engagement in learning. ‘‘We are delighted Fiona has won this prestigious award,’’ principal Gregor Fountain said. ‘‘It provides an amazing opportunity to gain an international perspective on the work we are doing at Paraparaumu College.’’ The minister described the Fulbright Programme as a great opportunity for teachers from New Zealand and US education

systems to share their successes and challenges, and in turn learn from one another. As well as two New Zealand teachers, the programme will include teachers from Finland, India, Mexico, Morocco and Singapore. ‘‘While I’m slightly daunted by the prospect of facing this challenge, I know I’ll learn so much living in the US, and participating in schools and at university level,’’ Mrs Jeffries said. ‘‘I’m thrilled and excited to be selected as part of this programme.’’

Sunsmart kids know the rules radiation emitted by the sun and its damage, as well as New Zealand’s position as a country with one of the highest levels of UV radiation in the world. Giving children sunsmart tips, including wearing protective clothing, regularly applying sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, and avoiding peak burning times, Mrs Savage encouraged students to tell teachers off if they are caught outside without a hat. ‘‘We don’t have much pollution and the Southern Hemisphere where we live is tilted closer to the sun in summer,’’ she said. ‘‘That’s the bad news — the good news is we can do something about it.’’

CLOE WILLETTS Cancer Society of New Zealand’s Kapiti health promoter Mandy Savage visited Waikanae Primary School pupils at their morning assembly recently to acknowledge their dedication to staying sunsmart. Presenting the school with a Sunsmart Schools sign, UV board and trees sponsored by Harrisons Gardenworld, Mrs Savage congratulated Waikanae School on its sunsmart accreditation, and the children’s success in following the Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap rules. Mrs Savage informed children about the types of UV

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

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WEEKLY PROPERTY LamPitt LIFTOUT 8JiLL PAGE LIFT OUT

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Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$655,000

The obvious quality & style of this immaculate property is a pleasure to present to the market. An impressively designed home of 238mÂ˛, thoughtfully nestled in a prime location between the beach & the golf course. A split level design, comprising of 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms & two living areas, provides ample space for an active couple with frequent visitors or a busy family. You will revel in the ease of entertaining both indoor & out, from the designer kitchen, with easy access to a generous deck with sea views. Wisely, this home has been future-proofed for technology and has a number of eco-friendly features. The minimal maintenance of both home & grounds, will ensure you make full use of your downtime, & enjoy the myriad of pleasures the Kapiti Coast offers. We encourage your early inspection to avoid disappointment.

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Sunday 1:30 - 2:00pm, 23 Nathan Avenue www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2819

Brent Longstaff 0800 633 808

RAUMATI SOUTH

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$345,000

3 1 1 1 3 BEDROOM HOME ON 1/4 ACRE

RAUMATI SOUTH

Rateable Value $225,000

TENDER

1 1 1 IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES!

This Raumati Beach 3 bedroom brick home is situated on a quarter acre adjoining reserve land. It presents a perfect start for a young family. Positioned at the end of a cul de sac, close to the beach and village shops, and right next door to a reserve with a walking/bicycle trail that leads to Coastlands. The large flat backyard offers plenty of space to kick a ball and room leftover to park the boat and trailer. Solid and comfortable, this home presents a wise investment and comfortable future in the heart of Raumati Beach.

Seldom does a special site like this come to market in Raumati South. Yes - it has a small dwelling that could be extended, rented or removed, but this property is really about the land. A flat, two tiered, north-facing elevated plot, which provides an ideal platform to build a very special home. Located in a sought after, treelined street, close to Raumati South & Te Ra schools & just a short walk to the beach, shops & popular cafes. Investors, developers, builders & first home buyers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; need to view & seriously consider this opportunity. This property is to be sold by Tender, closing on Wednesday 14th May at 2pm.

VIEWING:

Sunday 12:30 - 1:00pm, 24 Titoki Road www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2857

Brent Longstaff 0800 633 808

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Sunday 11:30 - 12:00pm, 56 Tiromoana Road www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2860

Brent Longstaff 0800 633 808

116 04 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu Ph: 904 4211 anytime

Kapiti News

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

JiLL LamPitt 8PH PAGE LIFTOUT 904 5560

REAL ESTATE

Licensed under REAA 2008

TE HORO

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From $1,550,000 + GST (IF ANY)

LUXURY AWARD WINNING LIFESTYLE

Immerse yourself in luxury & reap the rewards with quality lifestyle living. Set on over 2 hectares of rolling hills with magnificent views. Vista del Sol can be sold as a luxury private home & provides a lifestyle business opportunity as an award winning 5 star boutique lodge, day spa or include your business offices at home. Superb facilities include four guest rooms with lavish ensuites, a private bar, an intimate lounge & a formal dining room. Friends & family can also enjoy upstairs sitting room, media room & library. The owners' suites boasts a dressing room & luxury ensuite. The upper level provides options for more bedrooms, hobby rooms or offices. The kitchen is mouth watering & exceptionally well appointed for catering & entertaining. Arena & stables complete the rural scene. Only 15 minutes to the local airport & 1 hour to Wellington. www.open2view.co.nz ID# 314748

VIEWING:

By Appointment www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2859

Bretta Jarden 027 231 7310

PEKA PEKA

3 2 1 SUPERB LIFESTYLE

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$820,000

RAUMATI BEACH

3 1 1 YOU LITTLE BEAUTY...

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$270,000

Tastefully designed, this home commands some of the best views on the Kapiti Coast. From the moment you walk into the wide welcoming entrance you can see the quality of workmanship. High ceilings & doors flow through to the living areas where you will be impressed by spectacular views of the coast line & Tasman Sea. A gorgeous classy kitchen will delight any chef. Two spacious living rooms open onto extensive decks where you can enjoy outdoor living at its best. Great for entertaining friends with a bar leaner & par 3 to practice your golf swing. Three double bedrooms, master with ensuite, walk in wardrobe & fabulous views. Extra features include a study, heat pump, sound proofing in internal walls & neutral tones throughout with a splash of colour for effect. Set on 1 Hectare of established landscaped grounds A fantastic location where you can take a stroll around the lakes to Peka Peka Beach. The perfect escape to modern lifestyle living.

Here today, gone tomorrow! This property will not last so stake your claim in this sought after Raumati Beach Location! This property has so much potential, offering 3 double bedrooms & a single garage that has been converted to a games room, use it as an office, a place to store your Kayaks or convert back to a garage. Use your imagination & turn this Beach Home in to a Beach Beauty. Suitable for all buyers, in a location that is sought after, proving its popularity by properties around the area selling hot cakes. Zoned for Raumati Beach School & Kapiti College just metre from your front door.

VIEWING:

Sunday 2:00 - 2:30pm, 36 Raukawa Road www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2853

Bretta Jarden 027 231 7310

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Sunday 1:15 - 1:45pm, 6 Victor Road www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2862

Kelly Ruiterman 021 208 0071

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Kapiti News

JiLL LamPitt 8PH PAGE LIFTOUT 904 5560

REAL ESTATE

Licensed under REAA 2008

PARAPARAUMU BEACH

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$545,000

RAUMATI BEACH

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$270,000

D L SO 4 2 2 2 "MASTER BUILDERS MEDAL WINNER 05'" BRONZE AWARD FOR HOME OF THE YEAR

This solid masonry home in popular Regent Drive took out the coveted Master Builders Home of the Year "Bronze Award" for buildings in the $200,000 - $300,000 category in 2005. This is a prestigious National award that reflects highly on both the building team & the design & construction itself. Situated down a private rear drive-way the homes modest faĂ§ade hides a stylish interior that covers a generous 230mÂ˛. A home with a functional floor plan that merges beautifully with the outdoors. The interiors hub & centre piece is a big friendly kitchen designed for the true entertainer in you, with it's halogen lighting, commercial gas stove & sliding glass walls allowing you to serve the open air outer dining room. You've no doubt waited a long time for the perfect house in your preferred location, so with pleasure "Here it is"

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Friday & Sunday 2:45 - 3:45pm, 110 Regent Dr www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2812

John Sinnett 027 445 1226

PARAPARAUMU

2 1 1 1 TOWNHOUSE RAUMATI BEACH

It's all about location and this 2 bedroom low maintenance brick townhouse is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in popular Raumati Beach, offering open plan living with conservatory plus 2 spacious double bedrooms and is within walking distance of local schools, Raumati Beach shops, cafes and beach! Currently returning $285 per week with a tenant who is happy to stay on or secure this sunny immaculate home for yourself. Don't delay, this is a sought after property.

VIEWING:

By Appointment - 7A Nola Avenue www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2854

Tonia Kingi 021 108 4500 / Brent Longstaff 0800 663 808

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$280,000

PARAPARAUMU BEACH

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$430,000

D L SO 3 1 1 DOLLARS AND SENSE

4 3 2 CIRCA 1960s CLASSIC

A rare opportunity to buy a good 3 bedroom home on a flat easy-care section at an affordable price. It's fully fenced with a safe & secure backyard, a stand-alone single garage plus a carport, gas heating & hot water. The current tenant is happy to stay & keeps the home neat & tidy. Experience tells me it won't last long so phone me now for your early inspection.

If its room you need look no further! Built in the heart of Paraparaumu Beach & maintained to a high standard by its fastidious owners of 22 Years. Upstairs comprises of 3 bedrooms master with en-suite, separate bathroom, kitchen-dining & generous lounge with a real light & airy feel to it. Downstairs has a double bedroom with en-suite & a good sized lounge (rumpus) with its own access which could be well suit for extended family. All this on a delightful 809m2 developed section with an outdoor living courtyard area and wonderful flat lawns garden area. Don't delay Phone for your private inspection.

VIEWING:

By Appointment www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2856

Howard Mason 027 454 7833

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Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm, 55 Martin Road www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2863

Howard Mason 027 454 7833

116 04 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu Ph: 904 4211 anytime

Kapiti News

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

JiLL LamPitt 8PH PAGE LIFTOUT 904 5560

REAL ESTATE

Licensed under REAA 2008

PARAPARAUMU BEACH

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$415,000

MEET OUR TEAM THIS SUNDAY Bruce Sutherland Terry Smith John Sinnett Howard Mason Kelly Ruiterman

Brent Longstaff Steve Manson Linda Smith Nigel Holmes

Bretta Jarden Sarah George Tonia Kingi Jill Lampitt

AT THE FOLLOWING OPEN HOMES OPEN HOMES SUNDAY 27TH APRIL 2014

RAUMATI

3 2 2 WHAT A SUPER FIND

You will love the spaciousness of this three bedroom lifestyler with sea views, golf course and beach just moments away. This secure golfers dream may well be your next step up. Don't hesitate for too long as properties in this very desirable street rarely come to the market.

VIEWING:

Sunday 2:00 - 2:30pm, 4B Mackay St www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2866

Terry Smith 027 481 9295/Linda Smith 027 968 4233

PARAPARAUMU BEACH

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$325,000

11:30 - 12:00

56 Tiromoana Road

RV $225,000

ID#K2860

12:00 - 12:30

9 Wharemauku Road (& Sat)

BEO $679,000

ID#K2851

12:00 - 12:30

11 Margaret Road

BEO $350,000

ID#K2844

12:30 - 1:00

24 Titoki Road

BEO $345,000

ID#K2857

1:15 - 1:45

6 Victor Road

BEO $270,000

ID#K2862

2:00 - 2:30

213 Rosetta Road

BEO $595,000

ID#K2822

2:15 - 2:45

130 Renown Road

BEO $320,000

ID#K2849

2:30 - 3:00

12 Wharemauku Road

BEO $675,000

ID#K2821

PARAPARAUMU 11:15 - 11:45

50 Manly Street (& Sat)

BEO $325,000

ID#K2861

12:15 - 12:45

18A Anthony Grove

BEO $249,000

ID#K2794

12:45 - 1:15

26 Eatwell Avenue

BEO $295,000

ID#K2864

1:00 - 1:30

29 Murray Court

BEO $425,000

ID#K2850

1:00 - 1:30

55 Martin Road

BEO $430,000

ID#K2863

1:00 - 1:30

58 MacLean Street

BEO $395,000

ID#K2681

1:30 - 2:00

23 Nathan Avenue

BEO $655,000

ID#K2819

1:30 - 2:00

5 Falla Street

BEO $520,000

ID#K2841

2:00 - 2:30

4B MacKay Street

BEO $415,000

ID#K2866

2:15 - 2:45

14 Georgia Grove

BEO $549,000

ID#K2814

2:30 - 3:00

30 Kaitawa Crescent

BEO $310,000

ID#K2824

2:45 - 3:15

86 Valley Road

BEO $255,000

ID#K2855

2:45 - 3:45

110 Regent Drive (& Fri)

BEO $545,000

ID#K2812

WAIKANAE

3 2 1 1 AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO MISS

Here is a fantastic opportunity to purchase in one of the best locations on the Kapiti Coast, 50 Manly Street offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on two levels, exposed beams, wood burner & wonderful timber joinery create character & charm, the courtyard garden is positioned for morning & afternoon sun. There is beach access directly across the road & you are only a short walk to the shops, cafes, golf club & all other amenities that Paraparaumu Beach has to offer.

VIEWING:

Saturday & Sunday 11:15 - 11:45am, 50 Manly St www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2861

12:00 - 12:30

417 Te Moana Road

BEO $530,000

ID#K2828

1:15 - 1:45

10 Whitmore Grove (& Fri)

BEO $332,000

ID#K2840

3:00 - 3:30

17 Ruru Street

BEO $340,000

ID#K2868

PEKA PEKA 2:00 - 2:30

36 Raukawa Road

BEO $820,000

ID#K2853

BEO $685,000

ID#K2733

OTAKI 11:00 - 11:30

258-260 Waitohu Valley Road

Steve Manson 027 663 4994

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116 04 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu Ph: 904 4211 anytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Kapiti News

WW1 100 years on 1914 -1918

COMMEMORATING ANZAC DAY AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Kapiti News

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

KEY DATES THE GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN

1914 NOVEMBER: 1 First convoy of Australian and New Zealand troops depart for Europe from Albany, Western Australia; 5 The United Kingdom declares war on Turkey

1915 JANUARY: 13 British War Council approves naval operation to force the Dardanelles MARCH: 18 French and British naval operation fails; 22 Britain decide to launch land campaign on the Gallipoli peninsula APRIL: 25 Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZACs) land at Anzac Cove, more than 1700 casualties evacuated in first 24 hours; 26 Australian submarine HMAS AE2 is first Allied vessel to sneak through the Dardanelles; 27-29 Anzac troops survive Turkish attempts to drive them into the sea MAY: 5 Turkish shell Anzac Cove in what’s known as ‘‘Beachy Bill’’, resulting in more than 1000 casualties; 8 Anzac troops join British attack at Helles, losing 1000 men out of 2000; 15 Major General WT Bridge, commander of the Australian 1st Division is mortally wounded, later dies on May 18, 1915; 19 Australian legend John Simpson Kirkpatrick,

famed for rescuing fallen troops with his donkey, is killed; 24 Armistice declared for nine hours to bury dead soldiers in no mans land AUGUST: 6 The major battle of the Gallipoli campaign, the August Offensive begins, the sixday Lone Pine diversion starts; 7 Four waves of men in Australia’s 3rd Light Horse Brigade wiped out at the Battle of the Nek; 8 New Zealand and English forces gain foothold at vital outpost Chunuk Bair; 10 Turkish troops force Allied servicemen off Chunuk Bair; 21-29 The Battle for Hill 60 ends with major casualties, August Offensive fails NOVEMBER: 22 English Secretary of State for War Horatio Kitchener recommends evacuation of Anzac Cove and Suvla; 27 Blizzard hits Gallipoli peninsula, reinforcing the need to evacuate DECEMBER: 9-18 More than 16,000 troops evacuated from Anzac Cove mostly at night; 18-20 Remaining 20,000 Australia and New Zealand soldiers withdrawn; 20 Evacuation of Anzac Cove and Suvla completed before dawn. — Source: Dept of Veterans’ Affairs, Monash University professor Bruce Scates.

WORLD WAR 1 1914 AUGUST: 1 Germany declares war on Russia; 3 Germany declared war on France and invaded Belgium. Germany had to implement the Schlieffen Plan; 4 Britain declares war on Germany; 23 The BEF begins its retreat from Mons. Germany invades France; 26 Russian army defeated at Tannenburg and MasurianLakes. SEPTEMBER: 6 Battle of the Marne begins OCTOBER: 18 First Battle of Ypres 29 Turkey enters the war on Germany’s side. Trench warfare dominates the Western Front.

1915 JANUARY: 19 The first Zeppelin raid on Britain takes place. FEBRUARY: 19 Britain bombards Turkish forts in the Dardanelles. APRIL: 25 Allied troops land in Gallipoli MAY: 7 The ‘Lusitania’ is sunk by a German U-boat; 23 Italy declares war on Germany and Austria AUGUST: 5 The Germans capture Warsaw from the Russians SEPTEMBER: 25 Start of the Battle of Loos

DECEMBER: 19 The Allies begin the evacuation of Gallipoli

1916 JANUARY: 27 Conscription is introduced in Britain FEBRUARY: 21 Start of the Battle of Verdun APRIL: 29 British forces surrender to Turkish forces at Kut in Mesopotamia MAY: 31 Battle of Jutland JUNE: 4 Start of the Brusilov Offensive JULY: 1 Start of the Battle of the Somme AUGUST: 10 End of the Brusilov Offensive SEPTEMBER: 15 First use en masse of tanks at the Somme DECEMBER: 7 Lloyd George becomes British Prime Minister

1917 FEBRUARY: 1 Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare campaign begins APRIL: 6 USA declares war on Germany; 16 France launches an unsuccessful offensive on the Western Front JULY: 31 Start of the Third Battle at Ypres OCTOBER: 24 Battle of Caporetto — the Italian Army is heavily defeated NOVEMBER: 6 Britain launches

a major offensive on the Western Front 20 British tanks win a victory at Cambrai DECEMBER: 5 Armistice between Germany and Russia signed 9 Britain captures Jerusalem from the Turks

1918 MARCH: 3 The Treaty of BrestLitovsk is signed between Russia and Germany; 21 Germany breaks through on the Somme; 29 Marshall Foch is appointed Allied Commander on the Western Front APRIL: 9 Germany starts an offensive in Flanders JULY: 15 Second Battle of the Marne begins. This is the start of the collapse of the German army AUGUST: 8 The advance of the Allies is successful SEPTEMBER: 19 Turkish forces collapsed at Megiddo OCTOBER: 4 Germany asked the Allies for an armistice; 29 Germany’s navy mutinies; 30 Turkey made peace NOVEMBER: 3 Austria makes peace; 9 Kaiser William II abdicates; 11 Germany signs an armistice with the Allies — the official date of the end of World War One.

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Manakau Commemoration Service - fall in 7.30am at the Manakau Hall. Waikanae Citizens Anzac Service - fall in 10.45am at the Waikanae Memorial Hall for the Service & wreath laying ceremony. At the completion of the service refreshments will be available at the Waikanae Club, Elizabeth Street.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Kapiti News

April 25th 100 years on

A menu from a goodbye dinner held for soldiers of 2 NZEF in 1946.

Ofﬁcers working at what was a long and regular duty the censoring of mail sent home from soldiers. A letter sent home from a soldier during the war, demonstrating the tight censorship that took place.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

April 25th 100 years on

Waikanae’s Suzanne McPherson with her grandmother’s Memorial Cross, given to her family following the death of her father Keith Harper in World War One. The cross, the ﬁnal feature in a lengthy journey to uncover her father’s truth, was only discovered by McPherson this year.

25 April RSA MEMBERS, CITIZENS AND VISITORS

ALL WELCOME Dawn Parade Fall in at 6.20am Service at 6.25am March Off

to Un ncover Her Lost

Hospital Gates, Tutanekai Street, Paraparaumu Service at 6.30am Memorial Gates, Tutanekai Street, Paraparaumu Service Cemeteries Commemoration To be held at both Paraparaumu Service Cemeteries at 7.55am Breakfast for those who attend the Dawn Parade Traditional get-together for Members after the Citizens’ Parade If members have any queries phone the RSA on 902-7927

CITIZEN’S PARADE ANZAC DAY PROGRAMME PARAPARAUMU Parade falls in at 9.20am Service groups and public assemble inside the Hospital Gates Youth groups assemble outside the Hospital Gates Service starts on arrival at War Memorial Gates, Tutanekai Street, Paraparaumu Open Invitation Community groups/organisations and the public are warmly invited to show their respect on Anzac Day and join the Citizens’ Parade Tea and coffee for the public will be served at the RSA If you have any queries phone Gordon Strachan on 293 3775

– – PAEKA KA RIKI

CITIZENS’ COMMEMMORATION AND WREATH LAYING Fall in at 8.15am Corner Ocean Road and The Parade to march to Memorial Hall Commemoration Service and Wreath Laying 8.30am Memorial Address, Last Post and Reveille 9.15am

WAIKANAE CITIZENS’ COMMEMORATION AND WREATH LAYING

Suzanne McPherson of Waikanae was just five when her family received news that her father Keith Harper had been killed at Cassino in Italy at age 39, on February 22 1944. Wounded by a shell blast that saw him die shortly after, Keith Harper, who had served continuously with the 4th Field Regiment since December 1941, was the only New Zealand chaplain to have been killed in action during World War Two. Years on, and his daughter entered a harrowing yet enriching search for the tale of the man she lost at a tender age, extensively researching Mr Harper’s life, and writing a book in his memory, Keith Harper; Man with a Mission. Influenced by interesting accounts told to her by her mother growing up, though thirsty for a deeper understanding of her father’s life, McPherson gathered all the information she could from her family, going on to begin a world-wide search for knowledge in to his journey. “It was clear to me that he was a man with a mission, believing that wherever there were people, God was at work,” she said. “But details were sketchy, and there was so much more to complete the picture. What really were the missing details of this special man’s life in New Zealand and on the battlefields of the Middle East and Italy?”

“(Keith Harper’s) life was short, but his achievement great,” she said. “He had a wife and young family whom he adored, yet still made time and opportunity to serve others. His life was an inspiration to all who knew him, foremost among them his own family...I feel a tremendous bond with this exceptional man of love, and bravery, and endurance. My own life has been immeasurably enriched by Keith Harper, my own Daddy for such a short time. I will always be thankful for both my parents – for the father who gave his life for others and the mother who kept him alive in my mind and my heart.” Set to travel with her husband Gordon to Cassino on May 13, McPherson will attend three separate ceremonies and place poppies on her father’s grave. Keith Harper; Man with a Mission is available for sale from Paper Plus.

Published in 2012, Keith Harper; Man with a Mission tells an in-depth tale of the man she describes as having “an adventurous spirit”, and McPherson’s years of dedication to obtaining all the information she could. Included in her ﬁndings were articles written and published by her father during the war, which she miraculously tracked down. As well as shedding light on war time happenings, the articles helped to expose the life of Keith Harper, bringing her closer to the man she saw for the last time at age two. On Anzac Day McPherson will attend Kapiti’s commemoration service, wearing a Memorial Cross recently sent to her from a cousin, which had belonged to her grandmother. Only aware of its existence this year, McPherson said the crosses, presented by the Prime Minister to female relatives of men killed at war, are a sentiment to a soldier’s greatest sacriﬁce.

A letter sent to a then ﬁveyear old Suzanne McPherson from her father Keith Harper during World War Two.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

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April 25th 100 years on

Shipmates Frank Houghton, Allan Erskine and Paddy Finucane today

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They described one occasion where the Hawea was close to Wollas-Do Island, when both ship and island came under ﬁre from the mainland. Hawea immediately retaliated, repeating the battery next dawn and dusk, successfully quelling the bout of 76mm ﬁre completely.

Paddy Finucane, Allan Erskine and Frank Houghton were all together in Paraparaumu for Allan and Ria’s diamond wedding anniversary earlier this year, and found time to talk to Ann Reading about their wartime experiences.

Hawea emerged unscathed, but was not always as lucky. One day the men were bombarding a shore battery from a position at anchor, when another battery of 76mm guns was sighted in caves further along the coast. The ﬁrst hail of shells fell short of Hawea by about 200 meters, and the ship quickly up-anchored.

Paddy was a seaman petty ofﬁcer in the war, Allan an acting petty ofﬁcer stoker, and Frank a stoker. Frank, 93, who now lives in Queensland with his family, still makes regular trips back to New Zealand to meet up with his old army friends.

”You’ve never seen an anchor come in so quick in all your life,” Frank laughed.

The trio joined F422 Hawea together, a Loch class frigate, for her second tour to Korea under the captaincy of Capt. GR Davis Goff DSC RNZN, who eventually became Commodore.

“We generally tried not to make smoke, which could give away our position.

Allan said the three men really respected him because he had joined the navy as a boy seaman and risen through the ranks, and “was a great commander”. Hawea sailed from New Zealand on August 4 1952, and was still in Korea at cease-ﬁre on July 28 1953, before returning to New Zealand on March 2 1954. During that tour she sailed 44,700 kilometres (38,000miles) and reached Sasebo on October 1, before sailing north for coastal duty just north of the battle line.

The engine room was told “to make smoke” and Allan, who was in charge, thought ‘how the H--- do you make smoke?’

I suddenly remembered there was a tap you put cold oil in, and made smoke. So we escaped behind it weaving a course we hoped would deter them.” By the time the men returned to Auckland it had been – in the words of an ofﬁcial report – “three hard years, with none of the headline brilliance of great Naval battles.” “Its importance - denying the sea to the enemy, while making full use of it yourself – was as great as ever.”

Thank you to all those men and women who gave their lives to preserve the right of freedom

The men patrolled about 60 miles of coastline, which included islands then occupied by the enemy, as well as friendly islands. “The frigates were small enough to also patrol the Han River; that’s why we were sent there.” As both Allan and Frank were in the engine room, they were not really aware of what was happening above, except for the effect it had on the ship. Paddy, who had already served in the Royal Navy during WW2 in the Russian Convoy (and was on the delivery voyage of HMNZS Rotoiti back to New Zealand), was an asdic petty ofﬁcer on Hawea, constantly on the lookout for submarines as well as wrecks and obstructions.

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Shipmates together at Alan and Ria Erskine’s wedding 1954.

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Kapiti News

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

April 25th 100 years on

A photo Paraparaumu’s Ngaire Cowie treasures of her father and his two soldier comrades, who fought as part of 2 NZEF. Left to right, Ted Quarterman, Richard Arthur Cowie and Allan Stevens.

La ance Corporal Richa ard Art thur Cowie,,

who was part of 2 NZEF from

7/6/43 to 13/1/46.

THE LETTER ALL FAMILIES WAIT FOR: A letter sent to the mother of Paraparaumu’s Ngaire Cowie from the New Zealand Army in 1945, prior to the return of her husband Richard Arthur Cowie from war, where he served as Lance Corporal at Divisional Signals in 2 NZEF until 1946. The letter informs Cowie’s wife he is set to be sent home from his three year stint at war.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Kapiti News

April 25th 100 years on

Snippets from an article in August 1943’s New Zealand Army magazine publication, The Queue Ship, about the Maori Battalion becoming one of the best trained units in New Zealand. “The Maori troops hit their rubber deck with delighted bounces. It was their great moment of rewarded patience. Many months before, they had volunteered, been trained, and ready to go to the Maori Battalion. Instead they were the sad victims of sudden circumstances. Their dream liner became the plainest troop train: their destination a muddy farm. And winter had just begun! The men slept on fern under weeping puriri trees; for camouflage had not given in to dispersion. Combining hard work with characteristic mirth and melody, they sang their way forward till the battalion was recognised as one of the best trained units in N.Z… These men came from the four corners of Maoridom: from villages hidden behind hills: from pa rivers and along rugged coasts, where life is free and void of artificiality. The Maori Battalion fights by tribes. Platoons, and often full companies are men from one tribe. Officers and NCO’s will lead their own tribesmen in action. This is as it should be. It has proved itself in the battle exploits of the battalion as well as in the training camp in New Zealand…

This tribal division in no way conﬂicts with the essential unity of the race. In fact the battalion has been a great factor in bringing the people together more than ever. While the men will ﬁght beside their tribal brothers they are all the sons of the war god Tu, united together to do a job…

Private Edwin Broad of the Canterbury regiment fought in France, keeping a small diary of his experiences that his family now holds on to. Great uncle to James and Billy Broad of Paraparaumu Beach, Private Broad worked for the New Zealand railways in his civilian life, remaining unmarried. In his later life, Broad often told his young nephews about the war, and after experiencing many personal war-time accounts, told them to never go to war.

The pakeha members of this reinforcement are proud of their Maori brothers in war and peace. They are proud of their exploits in Greece, Crete, and North Africa, and they extend to all members of this reinforcement their best wishes in the battles that are ahead. All are conﬁdent that the magniﬁcent reputation of the Maori Battalion will be further enhanced.”

Tomorrow

Tomorrow Here I lie in a Red Cross bed, with a mind conﬂicted and brain like lead I think of things I want to do, when this blinking war is through I’ve lost a lot of buddies, just the same, whose hearts and spirits were so game They thought like I, that by and by, our efforts and our deeds won’t die We’ll gain our reward, I’ll dare to say, in the manner our government’s willing to pay I wonder if when we return, we will be able to work and earn To make a home that’s worry free, or start a career so happily It’s hard to say, I’m so confused, especially when i read the news The things they say that they will do, I only hope they all come true Yes, it’s as I lay sick I think of these things, of the boys and what tomorrow brings So many promises are made up to date; I trust when we get back we are not left to fate

A re-typed copy of a poem written by Sergeant Desmond Sykes, an uncle of Kapiti’s Mary Kennedy. Born in England, Sergeant Sykes joined the Australian Army at a young age before the Second World War. This poem was hand written by him in 1942, after he was seriously injured and burned by mustard gas in New Guinea. He eventually recovered, got married and had a family in Australia.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Apri Ap ril ri l 25 25th th 100 yea ears rs on

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Kapiti Coast

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Kapiti News

PARAPARAUMU

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PARAPARAUMU BEACH SPACE, LOCATION, VIEWS Fantastic family home, with 3 bedrooms upstairs and a large rumpus room downstairs with its own bathroom - great teenager retreat. Double garage with internal access. Bright and modern kitchen with open plan dining, good size lounge with good views out to Kapiti Island and in the winter light the wood burner that also has a “wet back” to help heat your water. North west facing and within walking distance to schools, shops and the beach, this location is fabulous. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac and has beautifully landscaped garden with good indoor/ outdoor flow living with two sunny decked areas and plenty of room to park the campervan.

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No need to drive the kids to school living in this fantastic 3 bedroom family home located close to Paraparaumu College and great primary schools. Pleasant open plan living with woodburner ready to keep you cozy on those cold winter nights fast approaching. In the summer time sit back on your private deck and watch the kids play on the flat section.

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WAIKANAE TE MOANA’S HIDDEN TREASURE! Treat yourself to this absolute new style of living upon one of Waikanae’s sought after locations. Enter through the gates you will find this exquisite home sitting on 1214m² (approx.) of incredibly unbelievable grounds with beautifully maintained trees. Undergone an extensive renovation inside and out gives this estate a fresh new design, with qualities that buyers expect in today’s standards. Through the main doors you will find yourself in the large family living room. Entertaining is an ease with open plan kitchen and dining opening out to the sun room which flows out to the large deck. Three bedrooms, main with ensuite, a study and self contained studio are just some of the other features this property has to offer. This home has it all. Viewing strictly by appointment only.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

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Belly Dancing - Irene Hamer: Belly dancing is a great way to get toned, get fit, gain confidence and have fun! It’s for all ages, all sizes, and all levels of fitness, and no, you don’t need to show your tummy! Monday 5 May - Beginners Class 6.30-7.30pm $80 for 9 weeks BDB20140505 Monday 5 May - Advanced Class 7.30-8.30pm $80 for 9 weeks BDA20140505 Ukulele - Tim Smith: Learn the basics on this popular fun and easy to play instrument. Bring your own ukulele. Thursday 8 May -Beginners Class 7.15-8pm $90 for 8 weeks UKB20140508 Thursday 8 May -Next Steps Class 8-8.45pm $90 for 8 weeks UKN20140508 Food For Life Janieke de Graaf: Explore food and what it means to us. Learn about our digestion, and how to eat to optimise energy, wellbeing, and regulate weight for your body. Ideal if you're excited about taking the next step in your health and wellbeing journey, and perfect if you're feeling ready to make some changes but are feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting information out there! Thursday 8 May - 7-9pm $45 for 4 weeks - FFL20140508

What’s On... Seminar looks at arthritis issues Would you like to gain a better understanding of why exercise is important for managing arthritis? Would you like to know more about the role of diet in arthritis? Then come along to an interactive workshop being hosted by Arthritis New Zealand in Otaki on Wednesday, April 30, at the Senior Citizens Hall, 23 Rangatira St, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. It will cover some of the key facts about arthritis and the best ways of managing

it. Transport is available. Arthritis is New Zealand’s leading cause of disability and can occur to any one at any age. There are more than 530,000 people in New Zealand living with arthritis, including 1000 children. Arthritis New Zealand is the national organisation focussed on raising awareness of the more than 140 different forms of arthritis, advocating for those with the condition, and providing advice and

support. It also runs waterbased exercise classes for people with Arthritis on Mondays and Fridays at the Sevenoaks Retirement Village, Lodge Drive, Paraparaumu. To enrol or find out more phone 0800 663 463, and ask for Anna. ■ For more information or to register, phone 0800 663 463 or email zoe.mcgavock@arthritis.org.nz. There is no charge to attend, but Arthritis New Zealand gratefully receives donations.

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Beaded Jewellery Making - Andrea Mark: Make a simple and elegant beaded necklace and earring set to go with your favourite outﬁt. Monday 12 May 7-9pm $35 (includes material cost of $20) BJW20140512

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Crochet A Scarf - Paula McKeown: Learn the foundation stitches of crochet and make a simple scarf in time for winter! Bring your own 5mm hook and some 8ply wool in two different colours to make it striped. Tuesday 13 May 7.30-9.30pm $40 for 3 weeks CAS20140513

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Smartphone Apps - Erika Rhodes: Learn the basics for developing your own smart phone application. Bring your smartphone and laptop. Monday 19 May 7.30-9.30pm $50 for 2 weeks SAB20140519 Camembert or Blue Cheese Making - Alexis Murti: Learn the origins of cheese, what equipment to use, about milk and where to source it from, as well as how to maintain hygiene throughout the process. You will be provided with all ingredients and recipes and will walk away with your own round of either Camembert or Blue cheese to take home, mature and then eat! Alexis will also show you how to make Mozzarella and will cover yoghurt making during the workshop too. Saturday 7 June 10am-2.30pm $120 CMW20140607

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Quilting Classes “STARBRIGHT”

Crochet A Hat (with embellishment) - Paula McKeown: Learn how to crochet in a round, use double crochet, half treble and treble crochet. Ideal if you have taken a beginners class (eg crochet a scarf) or have some knowledge of crochet. Bring your own 5mm hook and 8ply wool in two colours. Tuesday 10 June 7.30-9.30pm $40 for 3 weeks CAH20140610

For beginners, held over ﬁve fortnightly Tuesday sessions from 6pm-8pm at our store.

Introduction to Indian Head Massage - Jennie Wylie: Originally developed as a family tradition over a thousand years ago, you will be shown techniques which are practised on the head, neck and shoulder area. This form of massage is non-invasive, quick to perform and requires no special equipment. Please note that the course will require hands on practice with other course attendees, and is only an introduction. Further training is required for professional practise. Wednesday 11 June 7-9pm $10 IHM20140611

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Kapiti News

STARTING THURSDAY

What’s On... A night of creative poet collaboration CLOE WILLETTS Guest poet Harry Ricketts is attending Kapiti’s Poets to the People night from 4pm6pm this Sunday, in a creative collaboration celebrating the written word at Raumati South’s Valhalla Village Garden and Lounge. With nine collections of poems published, including the recent Just Then in 2012’s Victoria University Press, Ricketts is a featured poet in recent issues of Poetry NZ and Takahe. Ricketts, an accomplished Wellington poet, teaches English Literature and creative nonfiction at Victoria University of Wellington, as well as co-editing the quarterly review journal New Zealand Books. Poetry to the People member Michael Keith said the event is set to be popular, with food and

drink on hand and the option of staying afterwards for a meal. ‘‘Come early to get a good seat, and if you want to book in for a meal afterwards, contact Karen on 04 9052010,’’ he said. Mr Keith encourages emerging poets to also give it a go and present their poetry work on the night, with anyone welcome to attend, and a supportive network of poetry enthusiasts. ‘‘We’re very grateful and lucky to be able to attract fine poets to Poets to the People each month,’’ he said. ‘‘Our hosts Karen and Craig are hospitable and obliging, and the $5 entry covers costs including a fee for the guest poet, posters and advertising. Bring your friends for an enjoyable afternoon.’’ A taster from Harry Rickett’s Just Then collection:

Quarantine Island, Dunedin Love is and is not the point. With this high wind filling your sails, world turns strange and yet the same. Your craft must be delicate, also tough. You head for open, unplumbed seas. Love is and is not the point. These charts you’ve packed are full of blanks, bluffs and sounds you must rename. World turns strange and yet the same. Tempests, typhoons, the taniwha stowed away in the hold: all can be weathered. Love is and is not the point. There will be days of sudden calm, nights when stars burn into your head. World turns strange and yet the same. The unknown calls. The day is yours. Hope and trust will take you far. Love is and is not the point. World turns strange and yet the same. — Harry Ricketts

The Academy of

Dramatic Arts

During the April / May School Holidays at Coasters Musical Theatre, Hinemoa St. Paraparaumu

The Ugly Duckling Tuesday 29 April – Friday 2 May 10.00am and 10.45am daily

The Mermaid’s Song A Puppet Show

Written and presented by Anna Bailey

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$66.000

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

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$88.000

Tuesday 29 April – Friday 2 May 1.00pm daily

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Tuesday 29 April – Friday 2 May • 11.40am daily.

All bookings contact Andrew:

Movie and a meal for only $35!! Applies to any movie after 5pm.

RIO 2

(G) 101 mins Animation/Adventure/Comedy It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to ﬁt in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law. Wed 23 Apr 10.10am, 12.20pm & 2.30pm, Thurs 24 Apr 10.10am, 12.20pm & 2.30pm, Fri 25 Apr 12.20pm & 2.30pm, Sat 26 Apr 10.10am, 12.20pm & 2.30pm, Sun 27 Apr 10.10am, 12.20pm & 2.30pm, Mon 28 Apr 10.10am, 12.20pm & 2.30pm, Tues 29 Apr 10.10am, 12.20pm & 2.30pm, Wed 30 Apr 10.10am, 12.20pm & 2.30pm

MUPPETS MOST WANTED

(G) 113 mins Adventure/Comedy/Crime While on a grand world tour, The Muppets ﬁnd themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick. Wed 23 Apr 10.20am & 3pm, Thurs 24 Apr 10.30am & 3.40pm, Fri 25 Apr 12.50pm & 3.40pm, Sat 26 Apr 10.30am & 3.40pm, Sun 27 Apr 10.30am & 3.40pm, Mon 28 Apr 1.20pm & 3.40pm, Tues 29 Apr 1.20pm & 3.40pm, Wed 30 Apr 10.30am & 3.40pm

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Kapiti Community Centre, 15 Ngahina Street 2-4pm 29th April Cost: Gold Coin per Child • Prizes for Best Dressed To register Visit: www.pfc.org.nz, Email: children@pfc.org.nz, Ph: 04 905 0660 or Text: 021 168 2410

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THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (M) 142 mins Action/Adventure/Fantasy (Contains violence)

Peter Parker runs the gauntlet as the mysterious company Oscorp sends up a slew of supervillains against him, impacting on his life.

Thurs 24 Apr 12.50pm, 2.50pm & 5.40pm, Fri 25 Apr 2.50pm & 5.40pm, Sat 26 Apr 12.50pm, 2.50pm & 5.40pm, Sun 27 Apr 12.50pm, 2.50pm & 8.30pm, Mon 28 Apr 10.30am, 2.50pm & 5.40pm, Tues 29 Apr 10.30am, 2.50pm & 5.40pm, Wed 30 Apr 12.50pm, 2.50pm & 5.40pm

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MR PEABODY & SHERMAN

(PG) 97 mins Family/Animation/Adventure/Comedy (Contains violence) The time-travelling adventures of an advanced canine and his adopted son, as they endeavor to ﬁx a time rift they created. Final Session - Wed 23 Apr 12.50pm

DIVERGENT

Proudly presents

(M) 139 mins Action/Adventure/Sci-fi (Contains violence) In a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she's Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late. Wed 23 Apr 2.50pm & 5.40pm, Thurs 24 Apr 8pm, Fri 25 Apr 8pm, Sat 26 Apr 8pm, Sun 27 Apr 8pm, Mon 28 Apr 8pm, Tues 29 Apr 8pm, Wed 30 Apr 8pm

THE LEGO MOVIE

(PG) 101 mins Family/Animation/Adventure/Comedy (Contains low level violence) An ordinary Lego construction worker, thought to be the prophesied ‘Special’, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the Lego universe into eternal stasis.

Wed 23 Apr 10.30am, 12.40pm & 5.50pm, Thurs 24 Apr 10.20am, 12.40pm & 5.50pm, Fri 25 Apr 12.40pm & 5.50pm, Sat 26 Apr 10.20am, 12.40pm & 5.50pm, Sun 27 Apr 10.20am, 12.40pm & 5.50pm, Mon 28 Apr 10.20am, 12.40pm & 5.50pm, Tues 29 Apr 10.20am, 12.40pm & 5.50pm, Wed 30 Apr 10.20am, 12.40pm & 5.50pm

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER

(M) 136 mins Action/Adventure/Sci-ﬁ (Contains violence) Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and battles a new threat from old history: the Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier. Wed 23 Apr 8.30pm, Thurs 24 Apr 8.30pm, Fri 25 Apr 8.30pm, Sat 26 Apr 8.30pm, Sun 27 Apr 6pm, Mon 28 Apr 8.30pm, Tues 29 Apr 8.30pm, Wed 30 Apr 8.30pm

NOAH

(M) 132 mins Adventure/Drama (Contains violence) A man suffering visions of an apocalyptic deluge takes measures to protect his family a coming ﬂood. Inspired by the Biblical story. An all-star cast including Russell Crowe, Anthony Hopkins & Emma Watson. Final Session - Wed 23 Apr 8pm

Bring the Grandchildren to - SENIORS MORNINGS *free morning tea with ticket purchase

Mon 21 Apr

Tues 22 Apr

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Rio 2 (G), The Lego Movie (PG), The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (M)

10.10am 10.20am 10.30am

Rio 2 (G), The Lego Movie (PG), The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (M)

Bring Baby Too Sorry, no sessions during school holidays

www.focalpointcinema.co.nz 14-16 Salisbury Street, Levin. Ph 366 0330

THE OTHER WOMAN

(M) 109 mins Comedy (Contains offensive language & sexual references) After realizing she is not her boyfriend’s primary lover, a woman teams up with his wife and plots mutual revenge. Starring Cameron Diaz.

Wed 23 Apr 6pm & 8.20pm, Thurs 24 Apr 8.20pm, Fri 25 Apr 6pm & 8.20pm, Sat 26 Apr 6pm & 8.20pm, Sun 27 Apr 6pm & 8.40pm, Mon 28 Apr 6pm & 8.20pm, Tues 29 Apr 6pm & 8.20pm, Wed 30 Apr 6pm & 8.20pm

Your Boutique Cinema and Cafe experience

www.focalpointcinema.co.nz 14-16 Salisbury Street, Levin, Ph 366 0330

Kapiti News

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Coast Coachlines

What’s On...

Coming Events & Tours Coming Events &827 Tours 827 on 0800 Call Dave Today For Club bookings tour dates can be arranged to suit

WaimariePaddleSteamerRiverCruiseWanganui Saturday 17 May 2014 Take a scheduled cruise aboard the Paddle Steamer Waimarie, New Zealand’s last paddle steamer, established 1900. The Waimarie offers leisurely cruises on the beautiful Whanganui River. On board you will ﬁnd comfortable saloons, covered and open sun decks, refreshments and a licensed bar, commentary and working steam engines on view. Depart: 7:30am Paraparaumu Arrive: 10:00am Whanganui (Virginia Lake & Elevator ride to lookout) Depart: 11:00am River Cruise (2-Hour Cruise with Light Lunch) Arrive: 01:00pm (Back from Cruise, Visit Boat Museum) Glass Studio Depart 2.30 afternoon tea in Foxton Cost $90 Coast Coachlines Day Trip to Wellington 21st May Depart: 9:00am Paraparaumu Lookout, Cable Car, Drive around Coast front to island bay) Arrive: Wellington (Botanic Rose Gardens; Lunch own expense) depart 2:30pm Wellington (afternoon tea supplied) Levin Otaki $55 Waikanae Paraparaumu $35 for Coach and afternoon tea. Feilding Indoor Craft Market Saturday 7 June One of the largest and longest indoor craft markets in New Zealand. Thousand of crafts on sale. Café on site - Free entry. Depart: 8:00am Paraparaumu Beach, Otaki, Levin, Foxton. Arrive: 10:00am Feilding Depart 2pm 3:00pm Levin (afternoon Tea). Cost of Trip includes Coach & afternoon Tea. Wellington $65, Plimmerton $55, Paraparaumu Beach, Waikanae $45, Otaki, Levin, Foxton $35 Paraparaumu – Auckland 6 Day Tour June 29th to July 4th 2014 Overnight stays at Rotorua, Auckland & Taihape. Hot Pools, Rainbow Springs, Skyline Rides, Many more tourist attractions. Depart Paraparaumu Sunday 13th April 7am on to Taupo, Cost $820 includes Coach, Accommodation, Ferry Ticket, Devonport, Waiheke & Island tour, Breakfast & Light Lunch. Taupo Cruise on the lake with light lunch. Daffodil Day Carterton Sun 7th September Pick Daffodils and enjoy the craft & produce stalls and gardens of Carrington House. Coach stops at Paua Shop, Markets and afternoon tea. Departs Levin, Otaki, Waikanae & Paraparaumu. Arrives Greytown Shopping 10.15am on to Gladstone to pick daffodils, Carterton for Paua shop, markets and Lunch. Depart Carterton 2.30pm for 3.30 afternoon tea. Arrive Paraparaumu 5pm. Trip includes afternoon tea, Levin $60, Waikanae & Paraparaumu $35 Blossom Festival Hastings Sat 13th Sept 2014 celebrate the arrival of spring in the Hawkes Bay. Departs Prm 7am, Waik, Otaki & Levin 7.45am arrive 11.30am Hastings, enjoy shopping, parade, local food and entertainment. Depart Hastings 2.45pm arrive Levin 7pm, Otaki, Waik & Prm at 8pm. Cost $80 includes Coach and Morning Tea. Paraparaumu - Bay of Islands Tour October 19 – 24th Sunday depart 8:30am Paraparaumu Railway Station by train. Arrive Auckland 7pm. Monday depart Auckland to Pahia to enjoy, Boat Cruise, Dolphins, Hole in the Rock, Russell, Paihia, Keri Keri, Cape Reinga then back back to Paihia, Auckland, on to Taupo and hot pools, return Friday 4pm. Cost $1480 includes Train Trip, Coach, Coach to Cape Reinga, Boat Cruises, Russell, Devonport, Taupo, Accommodation Hot Pools (own room extra) Light Breakfast, Lunch, afternoon tea. Cross Hills Garden Country Fair Kimbolton Saturday 15th November Stalls - Music - Food Gardens depart 7.30 Paraparaumu, Otaki Levin Over 140 high quality gift stalls, grab a delicious lunch and coffee and stroll through our 18 acre garden bursting with ﬂowering rhododendrons and azaleas. Cross Hills Garden Plant Centre will also be open. Lots to keep the children entertained in the children’s playground and our Camellia maze. Great family day out! this is the biggest Garden Country Fair in New Zealand Cost from Wellington $80, Plimmerton $70 Paraparaumu Beach, Waikanae $60, Otaki, Levin, Foxton $50 Toast Martinborough, Sunday 16th Nov Wine & Food Festival Celebration of outstanding wines, fabulous food and great music set within a charming village atmosphere. Depart 9am return 6.30pm Levin Otaki $65 Waikanae, Paraparaumu Wellington $40 for coach. Arrange your own ticket at Ticketek We are taking booking now

For more information call Dave on : 0800 827 827 Email: coastcoachlines@clear.net.nz www.coastcoachlines.co.nz

List your events free at

kapiticoastevents.co.nz Special Easter & School Holiday opening at the Kapiti Coast Tramway

Fri 18 Apr - Sun 04 May 11am - 3pm Queen Elizabeth Park, Mackays Crossing, Paekakariki Aikido Beginner Classes (adults)

Sat 19 Apr - Sat 03 May 11am - 12pm Wrestling Club,Waikanae

Frankie’s Farm by Dani & Dani

Tue 22 Apr - Thu 01 May 10am - 10:45am Mahara Place,Waikanae

Otaki Branch NZ Society of Genealogists : Memories From the Past

Thu 24 Apr • 7:30pm - 9:30pm Otaki Memorial Hall, Otaki The Gorge Explorer

Sat 26 Apr • 8:30am - 6pm Railway Station, Paekakariki Oamaru Stone Sculpture 2-day Workshop

Sat 26 - Sun 27 Apr • 10am - 4pm Trinity Farm, Otaki

Otaki leading the way Otaki is taking a giant leap towards becoming a world leader in digital education and no one is more excited than the kids of Te Kura a Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano. Students at the Maori language immersion school have received their very own Chromebook, an internetcapable computer device, as part of the launch of a community-led initiative that is aimed at improving students access to digital information. Inspired by the Manaiakalani programme operating in Auckland, the initiative in Otaki is being driven by the Te Reanga Ipurangi Otaki Education Trust. Chairwoman Rachael Selby said there are 1060

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New teachers who come to Otaki will become part of a new way of teaching and engaging with the community.

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RACHAEL SELBY Te Reanga Ipurangi Otaki Education Trust chairwoman

students at the six schools in Otaki and the goal is to get a Chromebook to every child by next year. ‘‘We want to provide every child with a Chromebook to improve access to information so that children can integrate global and local knowledge. They will learn from and with one another at home and at school.’’ She said Otaki will become

a world leader in digital education and the next step is to find a way for students to connect to the internet wirelessly anywhere in Otaki. ‘‘New teachers who come to Otaki will become part of a new way of teaching and engaging with the community. They can upgrade their qualifications and be recognised as innovative 21st century teachers.’’

JUST DANCE! with Sally Stopforth No Exams, No Uniforms JUST LOTS OF FUN Classes for Kids, Teens & Adults

Ph Sally 2990607 or 0278115179.

Party Lines, The Story of Waikanae’s Early Telephone Exchange Operators. Jack Penman

Sun 27 Apr - Sun 08 Jun • 12am Mahara Gallery,Waikanae Stag Spooner, Wild Men of the Bush

Sun 27 Apr - Sun 08 Jun • 12am Mahara Gallery,Waikanae The Human Expression, John Lawrence

Sun 27 Apr - Sun 08 Jun • 12am Mahara Gallery,Waikanae Party Pigs and a Sausage Went for a Walk

Mon 28 - Tue 29 Apr 10am - 10:45am Kapiti Playhouse, Paraparaumu Humanimals, School Holiday Art Workshop

Wed 30 Apr - Fri 02 May 10am - 12pm Mahara Gallery,Waikanae

GROWTH BUSTERS 54 min Movie. $1 entry. Growthbusters.org

Wed 30 Apr • 7pm - 8pm Kapiti Community Hall, Paraparaumu Purebread Kapiti Music Festival 2014

Thu 01 - Sun 04 May • All Day Monteiths Kapiti Junction, Paraparaumu Otaki Anglican & Methodist Parish Fair

Sat 03 May • 9am - 1pm Hadfield Hall, Otaki.

For more information & even more events visit

kapiticoastevents.co.nz

Do you want to know why exercise is important for managing arthritis, and the role of diet in arthritis? Then come to our interactive workshop! Wednesday 30 April Senior Citizens Hall 23 Rangatira Street Otaki 1.30pm – 3.30pm We will be covering some of the key facts about arthritis and the best ways of managing it – come prepared to listen and give things a go! Transport is available – please let us know if you require transport when you register. For further information or to register, phone 04 472 5670 or 0800 663 463, or email zoe.mcgavock@arthritis.org.nz. No charge to attend, but Arthritis New Zealand welcomes donations. www.arthritis.org.nz

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Kapiti News

What’s On... Odyssey in the dust Track Director: John Curran. Starring Mia Wasikowska, Adam Driver, Rainer Bock, Rolley Mintuma. Running time: 110 minutes. From the producers of The Kings Speech comes this intriguing film based on a true story. In the wilderness, tracks are the things we follow, but also the things we leave behind. A trail of beaten earth can lead to the horizon in front of us, or a line of footprints can tail off toward the one behind. John Curran’s beautiful new film is about a woman who feels most alive in that place between starting point and destination. As such, she undertakes a journey that entails more betweenness than seems

physically possible — a 1700 mile solo trek across Australia’s major desert, on foot. Her name is Robyn Davidson, although passers-by call her the camel lady. Curran’s film is based on a true story. At age 27, Davidson walked from Alice Springs to the Australian west coast and wrote about the experience for National Geographic. The article was expanded into a memoir, from which Curran’s film was adapted. Davidson is played by Mia Wasikowska, who was a revelation in the recent BBC Films adaptation of Jane Eyre and an unhinged delight in Park Chan-work’s offbeat murder-mystery Stoker. Here she is ideally cast as someone who must be at once tough and fragile. Davidson doesn’t want to conquer the desert so much as engage with it on its own terms.

John Stainer’s

The Crucifixion and other English Romantic works Kapiti Chorale, Wainuiomata Choir and St John's in the City Church Choir Eric Sidoti – Music Director Peter Dyne, Simon Christie, Linda van Milligan, organist Richard Apperley and a string quartet 3.30pm, Sunday 4 May 2014 St. Paul’s Church, Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu Tickets $25 or $10 for school students. Available from Moby Dickens’, Patricia’s, any choir member, phone 04 565-1297 or email tickets@kapitichorale.org.nz More details at www.kapitichorale.org.nz

Kapiti News

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Innovators recognised

Sharing records

CLOE WILLETTS Two Paraparaumu businesses achieved excellence at last month’s national conference Embracing Change, which recognises strong foundations for business growth among master franchisee owners. Hire a Hubby Kapiti and Kapiti Greenacres Master Franchisee took out the winning titles, with third-time Top National Hire a Hubby Franchisee of the Year winners, Dave and Shelley Coley, described as demonstrating on-going business success. Mr and Mrs Coley, who were acknowledged by judges for their dedication to continually implementing improvements in the business, said Hire a Hubby Kapiti’s win was down to a fantastic team and great customer service. ‘‘It’s also thanks to selfbelief and a can-do attitude,’’ Mr Coley said. Kapiti Greenacres Master Franchisee owners Kurt Kjestrup and Leanna Dey took home Green Acres’ national Rookie of the Year award, just

ON TOP: Winning Paraparaumu business owners, left to right, Dave and Shelley Coley from Hire a Hubby Kapiti, and Leanna Dey and Kurt Kjestrup, whose Kapiti Greenacres Master Franchisee has been open just one year. PHOTO: KAP040414SPLFRANCHISEES one year after opening. Recognised for laying strong foundations for growth in their first year, the pair’s business focuses on supporting ownership, an active lifestyle and family. ‘‘We like that we can help empower people to own their own businesses and think

‘wow, I can be my own boss and have a lifestyle that works for myself and my family’,’’ Miss Dey said. ‘‘Receiving the award and having the national recognition means a lot to us. We’re really proud of our growth foundation and our sub-franchisee’s work.’’ ‘‘We just love what we do.’’

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We like that we can help empower people to own their own businesses and think ‘wow, I can be my own boss and have a lifestyle that works for myself and my family.

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LEANNA DEY Kapiti Greenacres Master Franchisee co-owner

A new online system enabling doctors in emergency departments and after hours practices to view a summary of patients’ recent GP records, was launched at Wellington Hospital’s emergency department recently. The Shared Care Record system aims to give doctors and nurses much better information when they are deciding how to treat patients. This includes details such as what medications patients are on and any recent tests they have had, Health Minister Tony Ryall said. ‘‘Patients won’t have to repeat information as often, and can avoid having to undergo duplicate tests such as x-rays and blood tests. ‘‘The Shared Care Record will save time, save money, reduce waiting times and make a difference to the quality and safety of our health system. ‘‘Another benefit is patients won’t need to remember every detail of the medications their GP has prescribed.’’

FUNERAL DIRECTORY

Memorialisation

FUNERAL DIRECTORS & STONE MASONS

by Andrew Malcolm

Society has used Memorials in varying ways to honour life since time began. With about 80% cremation in this region, many people simply plan to scatter the ashes after cremation, but in the end most need a place to go, a special place to remember, and usually end up putting up a permanent memorial of some sort. Over 20 years ago the cremation wall at Paraparaumu Beach cemetery ran out of room and it was decided to place memorial plaques around an existing rose garden.

This idea caught on so quickly that within only a few months the garden plaques were full and a new garden was needed. All the cemeteries in the district now have gardens with plaques for people to either place the ashes or simply have a special place to come to. For more information about memorials please contact a Funeral Home listed who can refer you to a company that can help.

Kathryn & Denis Mark

0800 ICMARK ~ (06) 368-8108 545 - 547 Queen Street East, Levin 197 Mill Road, Otaki www.icmark.co.nz

Incorporating Kaitawa Crematorium

Kapiti Memorials Call today for...

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Headstones & Bases. Plaques in Granite & Bronze. Additional Inscriptions. Sand & Glass Blasting. Accessories, Vases and Ceramic Photos.

Andrew Malcolm Managing Director

Graeme & Loris Rolston and Lloyd Dacombe

Call Kathleen at Kapiti Memorials for more information

9a Hinemoa St Paraparaumu call us 04 902 5673 www.kapitimemorials.co.nz

Telephone 293 6844

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Kapiti News

Church Guide

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54b Ocean Road, Paraparaumu Beach Pastor Tom Reesor Phone (04) 902-4826

the corner paraparaumu baptist

Sunday 10.00am Come early for coffee! Programme for children

Pastoral leaders Kevin & Ann Schulz

Corner Ruapehu & Kaimanawa Streets ph 298 7766

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Sunday Service 10am Senior Citizens Hall, Ocean Road, Paraparaumu Beach

Speaker: Ross Callaghan Jesus said: “I am the gate, whoever enters through Me, shall be saved”. John 10-9 Enquiries: 04 299 6254 www.gatewaychristianfellowship.yolasite.com

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A National Air Observers training course for Search and Rescue (SAR) personnel in techniques for locating SAR targets from the air is being held on Sunday April 27 from 10am until 4pm. An Air-2-There Cessna Caravan aircraft will be operating out of Kapiti Coast Airport. There will be two water targets located about 1km off the Waikanae River mouth and 1km off southern end of Raumati South beach. Two land targets will be placed on Te Kowhai Farm at Peka Peka and Queen Elizabeth Park. Spotting requires the aircraft to travel between heights of 400 to 1000 feet. There will be a total of three ﬂights over each target.

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Market huge success for busy Waikanae What a huge success this year’s Waikanae Easter Market was. Thankfully, the stormy weather stayed away, with just a brief shower mid-morning requiring the main stage to be mopped for the next performance. The community turned out in force, with stall holders, local businesses and groups putting on entertainment that offered something for everyone. I was told by many local residents, traders and businesses the market made a difference to the feel of the town at Easter, creating a sense of community. Waikanae, as a community, was a place to be proud of. The response to the market was fantastic. Mahara Place hosted more than 56 stalls. The market was packed with unique offerings, including food producers, vintage and upcycled items, jewellery, clothing, local artists and craftmakers. What’s more, this was not just a market — there was also plenty of entertainment. Audiences enjoyed the variety of dance styles showcased by Waikanae Dance

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In today’s busy world it’s sometimes hard to fit it all in. Knowing the importance of exercise and the better quality life it brings, we have to find a way to work out and this is where there the convenience of a home gym comes in. You don’t need the latest, greatest exercise gadgets to build a home gym, in fact there must be hundreds and thousands of dollars worth of home exercise equipment sitting under people’s beds, in the garage or being used in the spare room to hang the washing on. I’m often asked which is the best gym on the coast. The best gym is the one that you attend on a regular basis. The same applies with a home gym. If you work out on a regular basis in your home gym then it’s worth all the money you spent on the equipment. I’ve seen some home gyms with treadmill, bike, rowing machine, cable pulley systems, free weights, Swiss ball and bench press — everything you need for a good workout — that can add plenty of variety. You don’t need all this equipment to start with.

A home gym could be just an exercise DVD and a pair of leg warmers or a Swiss ball and your iPod loaded up with ’80s classics. To start with you need to understand what you want to achieve in your home gym. Is it cardiovascular conditioning (exercise bike, treadmill or aerobics style DVD)? Or is it resistance training (bodyweight strength training or the use of dumbbells, barbells or cable pulleys)? To start with, clear a space in the garage or spare room and designate it for your workout area; set up a TV or music system and do whatever else you want to make it a space that you feel comfortable working out in. Plan the week and make it clear with the family and those around when you will be intending to work out — early mornings before the kids get up, in the middle of the day just before lunch or at night when everyone is asleep. It helps to have the support of others when starting an exercise regime. Use basic bodyweight moments such as squats, press-ups, step-ups, tricep dips and planks in the beginning to help you get some initial core strength. Then seek the help of an exercise professional to add variety to your routine and check the safety of more complex movements. Working out at home can save time and money but like everyone taking part in regular exercise you must find that motivation from within, because the importance of exercise is vital.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Kapiti News

ETHAN RETI has been selected

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Jo’s aiming for a top mountain finish A fundraising quiz night has raised over $2000 to enable ultra runner Jo Johansen to take part in the North Face 100, in the Blue Mountains, Australia, next month. The quiz night was held in the Boundary Tap and Kitchen on Wednesday night and included about 15 teams. As well as some brain testing questions, there were a number of raffle draws, spot prizes and Andrew Smith, who is Johansen’s personal trainer, conducted a Q and A with the dedicated runner. Johansen, 34, has been competitively running for a year now and has had some impressive wins including at the Tarawera (70km) and The Hillary (80km) off road ultra marathons. Smith said completing such events was ‘‘amazing’’ and to win them was ‘‘crazy’’ especially as Johansen was competing against others who had been running for a long time. He described her as a ‘‘super humble girl who won’t do anything to blow her own trumpet.’’ Johansen said the fundraising event was a bit overwhelming and she wanted to thank everyone for attending. ‘‘It’s pretty weird to see so many people hear supporting me and it’s a bit emotional.’’ When she started competing in some events and got some placings, she decided to ‘‘dedicate everything I have into my running’’. She runs most mornings before going to work and then again in the evenings — roughly

about 33 hours a week. Her longest training run was eight hours. ‘‘No time for anything else really.’’ Food wise, she lives on a vegan style diet. ‘‘I basically run on a lot of museli seeds, nuts, vegetables. . .I also do like to have icecream and chocolate milk now and again.’’ Race wise she relies a lot on energy gels and bananas. ‘‘One of the things I want to try is real food, that’s next.’’ Looking to the future, training for the the North Face 100 is going well. She knows the race will include a lot of stairs and ladders so she’s built some homemade steps to try and get used to the rigours ahead. ‘‘My plan is to place first, second or third — I’ve got first in my mind already. ‘‘I’m hoping, because it’s part of the ultra trail series, that if I get a placing then I’ll get an GREAT NIGHT OUT: Ultra marathon runner Jo Johansen, front right, with a winning quiz team from back left Peter invitation to go to the Kennedy, Bronwyn Kettle, Mark Bradley, Bryn Kempthorne, Marian Juliff, David Haxton, and front left, Dan Hedifen. next series which is PHOTO: KAP170414SPLQUIZ hopefully in France, year,’’ she said. ‘‘You have it from me, and Bradley, Marian Juliff, Peter or ideally I want to be racing in Smith urged a business to get other people, that she’s going to Kennedy, Dan Hedifen, David the United States in under a in behind Johansen and support go places.’’ Haxton, Bryn Kempthorne and year. her all the way and allow her to The winning quiz team was Bronwyn Kettle. They won a ‘‘I’m dreaming big so chase her dreams. Last to First comprising Mark $150 bar tab. hopefully by the end of the

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Pharmacy first in aiding less mobile health users Kapiti has been chosen as the first location for a new nationwide initiative supporting health consumers with reduced mobility. Life Pharmacy Coastlands (formerly Radius) has launched a comprehensive range of independent living products helping people remain active and mobile in their own homes for longer. Kapiti’s ease of accessibility has been a key reason the pharmacy group has selected the district for its first outlet. Research by the company and its supplier recognised the pro-active way council, Coastlands and other major facilities supports those who are less mobile. The addition of these products has been seen as a natural extension to the work already happening in the community to care for this group of health consumers. ‘‘We know there are many people on the coast that could lead fuller and more enjoyable lives through the use of mobility aids,’’ store manager Sharleen Giles said. ‘‘These devices can transform confidence and independence for those that are less mobile.’’ Previously, independent living products have not had a strong retail presence in Kapiti, she said.

CUT: Kapiti Mayor Ross Church and Life Pharmacy Coastlands manager Sharleen Giles cut a ribbon to declare a new mobility initiative open for business. PHOTO: KAP160414SPLCUT

‘‘We’ve recognised that health consumers and their families want to buy these items in-store and take home immediately. ‘‘The comprehensive range we’ve now got means they can browse, try and ensure complete confidence before purchasing.’’ Over the past few weeks, Life Pharmacy’s team have undergone training across the range of products which include walking canes, frames, shower chairs, dressing aids and other useful tools for managing daily tasks.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Kapiti News

Thousands turn up for fair

A large number of people attended Paraparaumu College’s recent fair. ‘‘A huge thank you to everyone involved — stallholders, staff and student helpers,’’ organiser Helen Benson said. ‘‘A fantastic day for two very worthy causes, Kapiti Youth Support and the Kapiti Community Foodbank.’’

SWAT: Teacher Sara Speight oversees the velcro human fly wall. PHOTO: KAP160414SPLFLY

BUSY: A view from a helicopter of the Paraparaumu College fair. PHOTOS: JACK PENMAN / KAP160414SPLHELI

BIG TIME: Sumo wrestlers.

PHOTO: KAP160414SPLSUMO

IMPRESSIVE: Kapanui kapa haka. PHOTO: KAP160414SPLHAKA

KA PAI: Paraparaumu College kapa haka.

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GO GIRLS: All Star Victory Cheerleaders. PHOTO: KAP160414SPLCHEER

STYLISH: Ailish Akavi in the Jomp tent. PHOTO: KAP160414SPLHAIR

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RAUMATI SOUTH 167a Rosetta Road Priced By Negotiation

RESTING ON ROSETTA Just meters from the beach sits this 2 level, 3 bedroom character home. Master with deck and ensuite. Open plan living & dining. Single garage with internal access. Low maintenance section with sunny courtyard. View: Sunday 12:00 - 12:30pm rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20806 Contact: Stacey Prince 027 350 5986

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PARAPARAUMU 31 College Drive $449,900

FAMILY HOME 2 living spaces, great social kitchen with gas cooking. 3 double bedrooms, main with ensuite. Vendor bought & keen to move on. View: Sunday 3.00 - 3.30pm rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20767 Rachael Steinmetz 027 488 7455 Jenny Snowden 027 457 2321

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S PARAPARAUMU BEACH 303 Manly St $629,000

JUST RELAX AT THE BEACH! Well designed, this family home has great open plan living with good indoor outdoor flow. 3 living areas, modern kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, study, in-ground swimming pool & spa pool. View: Sunday 3.00 - 3.30pm rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20766 Contact: Rachael Steinmetz 027 488 7455

PARAPARAUMU 13 Greenwood Place $279,000

LOOKING FOR A STARTER? This is a little cracker....new carpets throughout, 2 bedrooms & rumpus room with open plan living leading into a sunny patio area. Large fully fenced backyard. View: Sunday 11.00-11.30am rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20801 Rachael Steinmetz 027 488 7455 Loren Gilchrist 021 548 099

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5 Marere Avenue

THE SEARCH IS OVER!!! A fabulous 3 bedroom family home with a separate studio, located close to central Paraparaumu. View: Sunday 1.00-1.30pm rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20799 Contact: Rachael Steinmetz,027 488 7455

CREATE YOUR LIFESTYLE! This great 3 bedroom, open plan living/dining family home is set on a large, fully fenced section. This home also has a studio with it's own facilities & double garaging for parking or storage. View: Sunday 12.00-12.30pm rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20756 Contact: Loren Gilchrist 021 548 099

PARAPARAUMU 39 Linwood Drive Price by Negotiation

NOW HERE'S A FAMILY GOODIE Renovated solid 3 bedroom 1930's family home with original decorative Karrara ceilings & high studs. Fully fenced, plenty of off street parking and good garaging. View: By Appointment rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20780 Contact: Rachael Steinmetz 027 488 7455

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$345,000

PARAPARAUMU 345 Mazengarb Road $419,000

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Paraparaumu 14 Rodney Grove $320,000

TIRED OF RENTING ... BUY YOUR OWN Great 3 bedroom family home with ensuite & walk in wardrobe. Loads of extras including wood burner, heat transfer system & large single garage. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac. View: By Appointment rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20410 Contact: Paulane McLean, 027 443 9641

RAUMATI BEACH 24 Kaka Road Price By Negotiation

RAUMATI BEACH BEAUTY So sought after! Great location! 3 bedroom beauty. Large main bedroom & spacious lounge. Both lead to a lovely deck. Drive on to double garaging & off street parking. View: Sunday 1.00-1.30pm & 3.00-3.30pm rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20785 Contact: Jenny Snowden 027 457 2321

Raumati Beach 22 Kohutuhutu Road Priced by Negotiation

A Rare Opportunity to Acquire This Much.... A home to be proud of, situated at the end of a quiet lane is this 4 double bedroom home with 3 bathrooms & uinterrupted views out to sea & Kapiti Island. View: By Appointment rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20682 Contact: Paulane McLean, 027 443 9641