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CATCH: Edan Mourie, 13, left, and Michael Marshall, 13, practice rakau sticks. The pair were among Year 9 students from Paraparaumu College whospent Friday at Whakarongotai Marae, Waikanae, as part of a social curriculum called ‘When Cultures Meet’. The students learned about Maorihistory, powhiri flax weaving, hangi, poi and rakau sticks. It was hoped the visit would become an annual event. Photo: David Haxton CCN060511DHsticks

Decision — now act■ David Haxton

The Transport Agencyneeds to quickly buyproperties affected bythe proposed MacKays

to Peka Peka Expressway,Kapiti Mayor Jenny Rowan isurging.

The agency has confirmedthe alignment and wants thesouthern entrance to be atMain Road South; it confirmsthe western alignment (optionone) north of the WaikanaeRiver and also confirms majorinterchanges at Kapiti Roadand Te Moana Road.

Details of the expresswaydesign including mitigationmeasures, the WaikanaeBridge and how local roadswill cross over or under theexpressway will be announcedon Sunday in the first of aseries of expressway expos.

‘‘Now that NZTA has madea decision over the alignment,the best thing they can do isnegotiate with willing sellersas quickly as possible to allowthose people to move on sothey can re-establish theirlives,’’ Ms Rowan said.

‘‘This is a traumatic period

for them. The worst thing thatcan happen is for negotiationsto drag on and on, upsettingand de-stabilising their lives.

‘‘NZTA has made a decisionon the alignment. If residentsabsolutely disagree, then thenext step is to raise theirissues at the Board of Inquiry,which should commence early2012.’’

Transport Agency centralregional director JennyChetwynd said choosing thealignment through RaumatiSouth was the hardestdecision because of the num-ber of directly affected prop-erty owners.

‘‘The key factor in ourdecision was keeping RaumatiSouth together as one cohes-ive community.

‘‘If we had gone throughQueen Elizabeth Park, morethan 100 houses would havebeen permanently severedfrom the community and localschools.

‘‘The feedback we receivedfrom residents during con-sultation told us very clearlythat keeping communitiesconnected was of immenseimportance.

‘‘This decision also meansTe Ra School can stay open inits current location, while alsominimising the long-termvisual impact of theexpressway on the communityby removing the need for largeraised structures throughQueen Elizabeth Park and thewetlands.’’

Ms Chetwynd said the west-ern option north of the Wai-kanae River would affect 16properties, compared with theeastern option, which wouldhave affected 29 properties.

‘‘However, we appreciatethat the western option willstill impact on those who aredirectly affected, includingthe members of the TakamoreTrust and property ownerssuch as El Rancho.’’

Ms Rowan said the ‘‘focusnow moved to the design of theexpressway and mitigationissues’’.

‘‘We attach considerableimportance to these issues andour expectations are high.

‘‘These issues are the focusof the information exposplanned by the Alliance andNZTA, to be held over the nextseveral weeks.’’

Ms Rowan said the councilwas pleased that NZTA andAlliance members were alsoaddressing issues about thefuture design, cost and re-development of the existingSH1.

‘‘In the past, issues sur-rounding the old SH1 wereoften left till very late in thedevelopment phase.

‘‘I’m pleased to say there isconsiderable willingness onbehalf of NZTA and theAlliance team to address theseissues now.

‘‘This means our commun-ity will not be left to deal withthese issues post theexpressway decision.

‘‘We anticipate communityconsultation on concepts andideas later in the year.’’Dates and locations for theexpressway expos:■ Sunday, May 15, 10am to 4pm—Southward Car Museum,Otaihanga■ Tuesday, May 17, 4pm to 8pm—Waikanae Memorial Hall■ Thursday, May 19, 4pm to 8pm— Kapiti Community Centre■ Friday, May 20, 4pm to 8pm—Raumati South Memorial Hall

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Policeman safeAn overdue tramper was found safe andwell in the ranges near Otaki Forks onSaturday afternoon.Sergeant Andy Brooke, 50, an experiencedsearch and rescuemember, went into theranges on Thursday to lay a trail for a futuresearch and rescue exercise. He wasreported overdue on Friday at 9pm.Mr Brooke had appropriate clothing andfood and a GPS, personal locator beaconand a Spot-Me device.His Spot-Me and personal locator beaconwere activated on Saturday afternoon.Search and rescue teams located him at acreek junction in theWaitewaewae Rivercatchment, He and his dog were winchedout by the RNZAF, both tired, but in goodhealth.Following a debrief it appears that the routeMr Brooke was following took longer thanestimated. He had utilised his Spot-Me on anumber of occasions but for some reasonsignals failed to send, perhaps because ofcanopy cover.

Run and bikeThe first Kapiti Running and Tri Club winterduathlon will take place at Mazengarb Parkon Sunday. There is a choice of short andlong courses: 2km/4km run, 10km/20kmbike, 2km/4km run. Entry is on the day from8.15am and costs $5 for children 15 andunder, $15 for individuals and $20 forteams. Families pay amaximum of $35.Members of the Kapiti Running and Tri Clubcan participate for $5. All competitors startat 9am. For more information visitwww.kapitiharriers.org.nz

Aquatic fundraiserLocal primary schools and colleges arebeing encouraged to take part in an event toraise money for the Kapiti Aquatic Centre’shydroslides.All schools in the Kapiti district are raisingfunds for their new pool by bringing a goldcoin donation on Friday, June 10 anddressing up as something starting with theletter H, such as hat, hoody, Hurricanessupporter, hippo, hippie, hamster or horse.All business and other sports organisationsare encouraged to do the same. Drop offyour donation at the Paraparaumu Library,Coastlands Information Centre, WaikanaeLibrary or the Kapiti Community Centre.It was hoped about $10,000 would beraised, co-organiser Michelle Laurensonsaid.

Give bloodNZBlood is seeking blood donors atParaparaumuMemorial Hall onWednesday and Thursday May 18, 19, from9.30am to 2.30pm. Appointments preferred.Phone 0800 200 430. Bring ID.

Pool reopensRaumati Pool has re-opened following re-roofing work and other delays.WaikanaePool, which remained open past its usualclosure date to provide an alternativeservice for Raumati Pool users, has nowclosed for the winter.

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Rates increase causing stir■ David Haxton

People are struggling tomake ends meet so KapitiCoast District Councilmust trim its rates

increase, a powerful communityorganisation says.

A submission to the council’sdraft 2011/12 annual plan by KapitiCoast Grey Power states seriousconcerns about the impendingaverage 7.31 per cent rates increaseand even more concerns for thehigh increases in the financialyears after that of 11.2 per cent, 10.5per cent and 9.4 per cent.

‘‘These increases are not toler-able, even more so in the currenteconomic climate,’’ the submissionsays.

‘‘We believe many in the com-munity can’t afford these rateincreases.’’

There were ‘‘huge tensions’’faced by residents on a daily basistrying to ‘‘accommodate recordinflationary pressures on low fixedor waged incomes, even many onmiddle incomes are struggling tomake ends meet’’.

The organisation feels ‘‘appro-

priate consideration hasn’t beengiven to the very real and seriousissues of affordability on a largepercentage of the Kapiti district’sresidents.’’

It says: ‘‘Many are alreadystruggling to make ends meet andthese rates increases could tip thebalance as to whether they stay inthe Kapiti district.

‘‘It could well force them tomake lifestyle changes they do notwish — families being forced tomake housing changes to accom-modate elderly relatives.’’

The organisation has receivedinformation that some elderly sitwrapped in blankets or go to bed inthe afternoon to keep heating billsdown, have reduced food intake,and more.

The submission says ratesdrivers, such as the long-termcouncil community plan and theannual plan process has only seena fraction of the communityinvolved.

And it questions if the long-termcouncil community plan is reallyreflective of what the communityfeels is important.

Now was not the time for any

council to be embarking on‘‘ambitious or unnecessaryexpenditure’’.

‘‘Kapiti Coast Grey Power isseriously concerned the councilsees stormwater as the only item itcould take out of the plan to reducethe rates impact.’’

The organisation says theproposed Kapiti Coast AquaticCentre is the project that could bedeferred to bring immediate ratesrelief.

Meanwhile, an email survey ofmembers to gauge opinion of watermeters saw 491 responses. A total of343 people weren’t in favour, 102were in favour and 46 wanted moreinformation.

More information was needed,the organisation says, and a work-ing group to examine pricingregimes and ‘‘what if’’ scenariosshould have happened before thewater meters proposal went public.

And former mayoral candidateChris Turver wants the council toproduce a more affordable budget.

‘‘There is no discretionaryincome left for ratepayers to fundthe council’s financial madness.’’

‘‘It’s not helped by the fact that

the council plans to increase thepay of its 262 staff by 3.2 per cent,or that the Remuneration Auth-ority has increased KCDC coun-cillors pay by 6.7 per cent and themayor’s pay by 6.9 per cent.

‘‘What sort of signal are theseto send ratepayers when so manyof them on fixed incomes, on lowpay rates, or out of work arebarely scraping a living.’’

He says the council shoulddemonstrate fiscal responsibilityby deferring non-criticalexpenditure to achieve a rateincrease of no more than five percent.

‘‘Non-essential savings to bemade include a nil pay rise forstaff (saving $500,000), forgettingabout the $8 million water meterplan, and deferring a start on the$15 million aquatic centre.

‘‘While councillors and themayor must accept theirRemuneration Authority payrises there is nothing in the ruleswhich says they can’t put thosepay rises back into the KCDCcoffers to help pay for essentials.

‘‘What a great signal of fiscalresponsibility that would send.’’

Ready to rollGOODUSE: Helen Guthrie and othermembers of the Kapiti Rose Society gaveKapiti EmergencyMedical Service director Chris Lane a cheque for $8000 onFriday to kit out hismedicalmotorbike. The society has closed down and itsfunds disbursed to community organisations.Mr Lanewill be able to get tomedical scenes quicker on his Yamaha FJR1300 especially if he encountersroading congestion on theway. Photo: David Haxton CCN090511DHbike

Health cutslead to‘serious loss’A plea from the Kapiti com-munity to ensure it continuesto have a strong independentvoice in the local health sectorhas fallen on deaf ears, LabourMP for Mana Kris Faafoi says.

‘‘Last month, I undertookto ask the Health Minister toreconsider a Governmentfunding cut which effectivelymeant the end of the KapitiCommunity Health GroupTrust.

‘‘It is sad to see that theminister’s response is toignore the request from thecommunity and to take awayan important voice for thepeople of Kapiti.

‘‘The trust is an independ-ent body which has been thevoice for health users on theKapiti Coast for over a dec-ade.’’

Mr Faafoi said ‘‘the drive ofthe health group had alwaysbeen to ensure the wellbeingof the Kapiti community.

‘‘It has been a strong voicewhich has now been silencedby National’s funding cuts.

‘‘This is a serious loss tothe community.’’

He said the Kapiti Coasthas unique health needs andthe loss of the Kapiti Com-munity Health Group meantthere would no longer be anindependent voice fighting onbehalf of locals.

‘‘It is not good enough thatthe Government is ignoringthe people of the KapitiCoast.’’

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Murder charge laidCRIME SCENE: A woman died following a shooting in Otaki,and a man has now been charged with her murder.The woman, aged 23, from Otaki, was flown to WellingtonHospital after the firearms incident at a house in NgaioStreet about 4.10pm on Sunday.A 26-year-old man from Otaki was charged with unlawfulpossession of a firearm following the incident.A homicide investigation was launched when the womandied from her injuries early on Monday morning, and as aresult an additional charge of murder was laid against the26-year-old man.Police are keen to talk to anyone who was in Nagio Streetarea around 4pm yesterday or has any other informationwhich might assist the investigation.Anyone with information is asked to contact Levin Police 06366 0500. Alternatively information can be providedanonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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Expressway ruins home■ David Haxton

NOT HAPPY: John Cosgrove points to a map which shows his family property is needed for an expressway. From left ishis wife Trish, and daughters Sarai and Rebekah. Photo: David Haxton CCN060511DHcosgrove

During the first round ofthe MacKays to Peka PekaExpressway planning,John Cosgrove was

advised by the Transport Agencythat he and his family would loseone-third of their property.

The latest planning of the routesees their entire Leinster Ave prop-erty, at the expressway’s southernentrance, gobbled up to make wayfor the expressway.

For 11 years, Mr Cosgrove, hiswife Trish and their childrenRachel, Hannah, Mary, Rebekah,John and Sarai have loved living ontheir 0.4ha property.

Their home has a unique feel toit. An original two bedroomLockwood home has had otherrooms added to it. Things such asTrish’s stained glass work haveadded character. There’s a certainMediterranean atmosphere. Alarge cactus looms large in acourtyard.

Many citrus and native trees aredotted around the property, thereare deep bed gardens, enough roomto chip a golf ball, two wood pigeonsenjoy hanging out in the gum trees,three pair of tui frequent the gardenand have become good alarm clocksin the morning.

The property is part of a birdcorridor between the hills andKapiti Island.

‘‘It surprises people when theycome up the driveway,’’ MrCosgrove says.

‘‘No one would know this placeof paradise exists.

‘‘It feels like you’re in thecountry.

‘‘There’s been a hell of a lot ofTLC gone into this place.’’

The thought of losing the prop-erty to an expressway appalls.

‘‘The kids are the ones who’regutted about this the most — it’stheir home.’’

Mr Cosgrove, a former policeinspector, has been doing his best totry and get the Transport Agency torethink the expressway especiallythe southern entrance.

He has been in regular corres-pondence with the agency and hasalso put in Official Information Actrequests.

Mr Cosgrove thinks the bettersouthern option was the original

Western Link Road route especiallyas fewer people would be directlyaffected. ‘‘All they have to do is shifta school.’’

But at the moment ‘‘people arebeing sacrificed on an altar but I’mnot sure what its name is’’.

Mr Cosgrove intends gettingtogether with neighbours to deter-mine the next move.

‘‘NZTA will want to buy as soonas possible and we have to get thebest for all of us.

‘‘It doesn’t mean we are going togive up the fight but the only placewe can get our case heard will be at

the Board of Inquiry stage.’’He also realises that as the

agency buys up properties, therewill be less people standing firm.

Mr Cosgrove says governmentvalue isn’t enough when so mucheffort has been put into a property;a replacement which has the samefeatures to it would be a good start.‘‘If we get driven out of our homewhere do we go?’’ And for thosewho have the greater good argu-ment, Mr Cosgrove has this to say:‘‘Just wait until someone is takingyour house and see if you feel thesame way.’’


See beyondthe detailsIn my last column I talked about theunsolicited promise and how they areone of the most reliable signals becauseit is nearly always of questionablemotive.In this column we look at fogging usedas a manipulation strategy.Remember, manipulations strategiesare subtle forms of violence that oftenlead to physical violence. Manipulationstrategies are not always used forsinister intent, but either way, you needto recognise them so you can lookthrough them, and often, you’ll bepleased that you did.Fogging is where someone uses anextraordinary amount of detail to eitherdistract you or to make their story soundmore believable. When people are tellingthe truth, they don’t feel doubted, so theydon’t feel the need for additional supportin the form of details. When people lie,however, even if what they say soundscredible to you, it doesn’t sound credibleto them, so they keep talking.The defence is to remain consciouslyaware of the context in which details areoffered. A good exercise is tooccasionally remind yourself of whereyou are and what your relationship is tothe people around you. With a date whostays beyond his welcome, for example,no matter how jokey or charming hemay be, a woman can keep herselffocused on the context simply bythinking, ‘‘I have asked him to leavetwice.’’ The defence for too many detailsis simple: Bring the context intoconscious thought.Over the next columns I’ll expose threefurther manipulation strategies.Some of the above are excerpts from:Every Woman’s Guide to Being Safe . . .For Life by Phil Thompson of Protect SelfDefence.

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Youth focus recognised

AWARD’S NIGHT: Kapiti Coast District Council Otaki ward councillor PennyGaylor, left, Barbara Lambourn, from UNICEF and Don Moselen, chairman ofthe Otaki Community Board. Photo: CCN090511SPLboard

‘Their contributionwas purposeful and

valuable and UNICEFNZ congratulates theOtaki Community

Board for its far sightedand genuinely child-friendly initiative.’

The Otaki CommunityBoard has won a com-munity boards best prac-tice award in recogni-

tion of its youth eventsprogramme.

The award, in the workingwith children and youth cat-egory, was sponsored by UNICEFNZ.

National advocacy manager atthe charity Barbara Lambournpresented the award to OtakiCommunity Board at thebiannual conference of Commun-ity Boards in Rotorua onThursday.

The award recognises excel-lence in projects or initiativesthat enable young people’s viewsto be incorporated in decisionmaking and respond to the needsof children and young people intheir area.

‘‘The judging panel wasimpressed not just by the varietyand appeal of the Otaki Commun-ity Board’s event programme,but also by its philosophy ofownership by young people,’’Barbara said.

‘‘It responded to their needsand no one was excluded becauseof prohibitive cost restrictions.

‘‘The youth of Otaki were

vibrant, enthusiastic and respon-sible users of their communityfacilities and were able to wit-ness and be involved with manypositive things happeningaround them.

‘‘Their contribution was pur-poseful and valuable and

UNICEF NZ congratulates theOtaki Community Board for itsfar sighted and genuinely child-friendly initiative.

‘‘These young people respecttheir community and are likelyto promote Otaki as a good placeto grow up in.

‘‘That is a benefit for all itscitizens now and in the future.’’

Community Boards werecreated by the local governmentreforms in 1989. Some 143 com-munity boards operate in urbanand rural areas within localauthorities across New Zealand.

They carry out functions andexercise those powers delegatedto them by their councils.

The best practice awards wereestablished to recognise sig-nificant contributions made bycommunity boards to the processof achieving excellence in localgovernment.

The 2011 awards mark thefourth year that UNICEF NZ hassponsored the working with chil-dren and youth category.

Vet visitturns badafteraccidentWINDOW SHOPPING: Fridaymorning saw a whole new meaningto drive-in shopping. A 93-year-oldwoman taking her elderly BorderCollie, Karli, to the veterinary clinicat Ihakara St in Paraparaumu,accidentally backed her car into alarge plate glass window of TheFloor Store. She said she felt ‘‘veryshaken up’’ by the incident but wasotherwise alright. The car appearedto have suffered very little damage, ascratch on the rear fender and a flattyre, but the shop window wastotally demolished.

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A problemshared . . .They say we’re only constrainedin life by our inability to ‘‘thinkoutside the square’’ to findsolutions. With this in mind, I’malways impressed when the com-munity comes up with a brightidea that’s a winner.

This was the case for thePaekakariki Tennis Club andPublic Library, which I opened onMonday.

Yes, it sounds a bit wacky, butthen in the history of our countryuseful and very good librarieshave sprung up in all sorts ofseemingly incongruous venues,from Working Men’s Clubs toMining Institutes.

In Paekakariki the council, thetennis club and the communitycame up with a creative solutionto keep a local library service,help retain a building that hasheritage value in the village,upgrade the tennis club, and cre-ate a new space for community

meetings.The newly renovated building

looks a million dollars and nowdoubles as a club centre andlibrary, with the books beingstored in wheel-away shelves thatcan be moved to make room formeetings or other activities.

In the current economic clim-ate, where both local and centralgovernment are looking for costsavings, the spotlight has defin-itely been focused on sharedservices, whether they be inlibrary administration, accountservicing, or vehicle purchasing.

The new Paekakariki TennisClub and Library shows how verydifferent services can be sharedcreatively. The extra bonus, ofcourse, is that the community hassaved a heritage building,upgraded its tennis courts andgreatly increased the number ofpeople playing every week.

On another topic, I’ve recently

been reminded about the verygood work the June OakleyMemorial Trust does in providingfunds for hundreds of youngpeople.

June Oakley was a respectedand loved former mayor of theKapiti Borough Council, whoserved six years on the councilthree of them as mayor. Two verywell-known Kapiti people, who’veboth died recently, Joan Sherleyand Colin Burleigh, are bothformer chairs of the trust andColin made the trust his charity ofchoice, for donations instead offlowers at his funeral.

Like many other trusts, thisone has had to ‘‘cut its cloth’’ tosuit the current economic clim-ate, so is now directing most of itsfunding to disadvantaged chil-dren, particularly children of soloparents, giving them an extrahand-up with expenses.

Til next time, Jenny

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Partnershipof people —not alienationOpen Letter

Mr Matiu ReiCEO Ngati Toa RangatiraSir,As a leading rangatira of your

people you must be feeling a quicken-ing in your spirit to know that yourtreaty negotiations with the Crownare rapidly coming to a conclusion.Before the general election, I under-stand? For us here on the Kapiti Coastthat settlement of your pastgrievances will see Kapiti Island, yourprecious taonga, returned to yourpeople. No doubt there will be a joyfultears to your ancestors on that aus-picious day in the Beehive. Thealienation of Kapiti Island was forcedon you by government legislation.

Allow me to share the reason forthe tears I shed recently when I satwith my wife to watch TV2 currentaffairs programme 2020. The TV2crew had arrived the week earlierfrom Auckland with my daughter,Jessie, for a two-day filming. Theywanted to capture the strength of herfamily roots — to underpin hersuccessful battle with endometriosis.The programme started with a shot ofher ‘‘coming home’’ taken in a car

heading north along Centennial High-way. That coming home moment wasdelivered by a bright shot of KapitiIsland; later, while recounting thedark depression Jessie went througha few years ago, the camera showedthe island again, but as a broodingsilhouette.

The island speaks a language thathas no sound but establishes deeplinks with people. Over decadesothers have responded to its call.Those who have helped heal the landafter its forests were cleared by NgatiToa and its allies, burnt by Pakehafarmers, and razed by browsinganimals released by whalers andtraders. A string of conservationistsin the form of DOC caretakers andvolunteers, private funds from thePharyzyn Trust and taxpayer dollars,have helped eradicate pests andrestore the island to what it is today.

Kapiti Island continues to be thespiritual and psychological anchor ofthe communities that live here. We allknow its spirit, and the land andforests that clothe it, cannot be ownedby anyone. What the settlement doesis re-establish the primacy of NgatiToa’s status as kaitiaki, the guardians

of this community treasure. I speakfor many when I say we look forwardto the leadership of Ngati Toa inextending the relationship of all ourcommunities with the island.

If the treaty is a living documentthen this partnership must expressitself in ways that sees Ngati Toa andour communities jointly create aprocess by which we can shape agateway for this new relationship.Lawyer and chair of the WaikanaeCommunity Board, Michael Scott,made a useful observation recentlywhen he said a key principle insettling grievances is that the processshould not create new grievances.

I am confident Sir, that Ngati Toa,once the victim of the Crown’s hastyunilateral actions, would not imposethe same pain of alienation on ourcommunities. These communitiesinclude Te Atiawa ki Whakarongotaiwho have their own account of thehistory of their tangata whenua statusand their relationship to the islandand its gateway. The challenge is alsofor the Kapiti Coast District Councilto keep faith with all its communitiesas this settlement unfolds.

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The basics of health are of course the food weeat and the way we exercise our bodies. Foodvariety is very important and especially mylunches and evening meals include a widevariety of ingredients. I try to do some form ofexercise each day and this could be anythingfrom power walking, cycling, kayaking orchores like my 1 hour lawns.

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Few things we do have a neutral affect on ourhealth. Our food, exercise and supplementchoices will either tend to move us towardsor away from disease. If you are unwell it isimportant to ensure you are giving your bodyeverything it needs to encourage the healingprocess.

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Sign of rain?Our wonderful local rail

provider has recently neardoubled its commuter capacitywithout significant impact onthe community, or theinexcusable destruction ofsacred Urupa.

Remarkably our existingtwo-lane state highway whichalso divides the community andhandles the current trafficvolumes co-exists on the sameroute, neatly keeping all theaggravation in one place. It ispossibly just unfortunate thatit’s a bit narrow.

Even more noticeably,regarding the grandioseTransmission Gully proposal, isthat if you look out the windowin Pukerua Bay, that thesettlement of Paekakarikiappears not too distant, or is thatmerely an ‘‘old wives’ tale’’about a sign of impending rain?’’

SID DUNCANParaparaumu.

PeacemattersI would like to thank all those

people who, to commemoratethe recent Anzac Day, werebrave enough to wear a whitepoppy for peace.

More than $200 was given tohelp fund the PeaceScholarships for two young NewZealanders, Karly Christ andAudrey Wong.

Of course it is very plain that50-plus poppies and a couple ofhundred dollars doesn’t matchthe hundreds of red poppies soldperhaps for thousands of dollarsby the RSA, for funds to lookafter war veterans.

But what of our youngpeople? With all the war hype inour media leading up to AnzacDay, New Zealand shows itselfstill to be a very militaristicnation.

Are we happy to be preparing

our children to be futuresoldiers, ready and proud tofight another war?

The euphoric commentsmade about the ever-increasingnumber of young peopleattending what has become asort of ‘‘New Zealand NationalDay’’, need to be confronted withthe brutal realities that war is asavage, beastly game laid on uspeople by our leaders.

If we don’t want our youngpeople to be killed or becomekillers, then we had better thinkagain and all begin to wearwhite poppies for peace.

JOHN MURRAYRaumati

Mobility barriersWhen councils erect barriers

intended to block vandals andfreedom campers from ourbeloved beaches and wildernessareas, they also prevent peoplewith limited mobility fromaccessing these precious places.

Life is hard enough for manypeople without having therestorative enjoyment ofnature’s wild beauty taken awaytoo.

I ask the council to pleasereconsider the need to place uglylog barriers recently placed atTe Horo Beach.

LYNN FRANCESRaumati Beach

Abhorrent attack‘‘Flight — my freedom path isgoneMy energy flutters to theterrifying earthTo greet the stings of noise, thehorrors of my havenWhere once I silently maderipples.Yesterday peace and calmmeandered with meAs I billed the depths with tailupAnd slid the shining corners of

flaxesIn company with my friends.Today I drown amid thechurning of blood and tatteredwingsIf the dogs don’t get me first.They call it sport!

Each duck shooting seasonwe play the game without choiceas the barrage of shots breaksthe dawn and greets the dusk.Ducks’ calendars don’t preparethem for the annual brutalattack on their habitats.

Dictionaries describe sportas an activity pursued forexercise or pleasure, individualor group: sometimes taking theform of competitive gametesting physical capabilities.

Exercise? I guess sitting in amaimai hiding from the foe inthe dark waiting for sightedduck activity can be justifiedwith the pre-dawn imbibinghand to mouth.

Sporting is dictionary-described as ‘‘fair’’.

Perhaps one bullet per duckgives a sporting chance but theodds are small againstcartridges spewing out andfanning myriads of pellets.

The evidence of maimedducks, flightless and helplesslyzigzagging is a pitiful parody of‘‘fair’’ chances.

It seems heretical that thepeople who wait all year fortheir ‘‘fix’’ are licensed to kill!

Those of us living, sharingthe Te Hapua wetland, find theMay and June onslaughtabhorrent.

The wetland carries over 90per cent of QEII privatecovenants. Restoring a habitatwhich attracts the fauna uniqueto wetland environments is apriority.

Its not only the peacedisturbance, waking residents,frightening horses and dogs.

All bird life scattersincluding protected specieswhich the community are trying

to encourage.The battle patrol zone on foot

with gun and dogs disturbs boththe specialised flora and frogswhich although diminishingnationally and worldwide,thrive in Te Hapua.

I find the sport of duckshooting senseless, sad andtotally inappropriate within themidst of a rare wetlandpipelined for nationalsignificance.

MARI HOUSIAUXTe Horo

Fair hearing?Many Waikanae residents

have received a flyer in theirletterbox from the ‘‘Save Kapiti’’group inviting people to an‘‘expressway hui’’ at theWhakarongotai marae (held onSaturday), to ‘‘have your say onthe pros and cons’’.

This looks appealing, as amarae meeting is reputed to befor all views to be given equalrespect and an equal hearing,until you realise the facilitatorsare all anti-expressway.

Just how much of a hearingwill the majority of thecommunity, who can see thebenefits and DO want theexpressway get?

Surely the marae elders donot want their marae to belabelled as extreme or biased?

I am disappointed that somuch time is being wasted onostrich-like behaviour when somuch needs to be done to get thebest out of this project for ourdistrict.

If we, the ‘‘locals’’, don’t makean effort to constructivelyparticipate and make sureNZTA do the best possible jobfor us, it’s not going to happen,and the chance of the dreaded‘‘negative impacts’’ is far morelikely.

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Representatives from Te Horo Beachresidents attended the Otaki CommunityBoard meeting in Otaki on Tuesday lastweek to voice their concern at themeasures taken by the Kapiti CoastDistrict Council to block vehicular accessto parts of the beach using logs.

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‘‘It felt like a slap in the face’’ to theassociation that the council had notconsulted with them.

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In other board news, the Otaki swim-ming pool temperature fluctuations arejust teething problems according to LexBartlett, leisure and open spaces manager

of Kapiti Coast District Council. He saidthat the solar panels are in place andworking well. The problem is one of co-ordination within the electronic systemthat switches from solar to gas heating astemperatures drop. He assured the meet-ing that it is only a matter of adjustmentand that the solar system is not at fault.

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LEADERS: Te Horo School Prime Minister Kelsey Faith, right, and DeputyPrime Minister Abbie Brown conducted the Anzac proceedings withdignity and confidence. Photo: Ann Reading/CCN040511ARgirls

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‘It is a really good confidence boost, writingspeeches for this and also for Labour Day when

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INTERESTING:Gordon Garwoodcaptivated hisaudience withstories of hiswartimeexperiences.

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It was a perfect afternoonfor Te Horo School’s annualobservation of ANZAC Day.

Both Otaki RSA and civicdignitaries were presentand the children had invitedfamily members as theirguests on Tuesday lastweek.

The flag was raised, apiper played and the addressw a s g i v e n b y G o r d o nGarwood who brought muchof the Turkish campaignand conditions to life for hisyoung audience.

The proceedings endedwith everyone singing theschool’s song Te Horo writ-ten especially for them byDave Chadwick.

Te Horo School’s PrimeMinister Kelsey Faith, 13,and Deputy Prime MinisterAbbie Brown, 12, conductedthe proceedings with dig-nity and confidence.

Both girls agreed thatthey enjoyed the experience,Abbie said she especiallyenjoyed the organising partof it all and ‘‘it is a reallygood confidence boost ,writing speeches for thisand also for Labour Daywhen we are at Queen Eliza-beth Park’’.

Kelsey said being PrimeMinister ‘‘feels like a big

responsibility but in the endit is fun and it gives you afeeling of importance’’.

Principal Craig Vidulichsaid their ANZAC Day tradi-tion is about 45 years old, andis an integral part of theirprogramme bringing togetherelements of history, publicspeaking, organisation andself confidence.

At present the school’s rollstands at 180 and it is hopedthat it will now be zoned toprevent too great a growth forthis compact and very suc-cessful rural school.

Logging on to bankingOnline banking is popular with people inKapiti.

Westpac Kapiti statistics show 3595 cus-tomers in the district logon to internetbanking each month, an increase of 39 percent compared to 12 months ago.

A total of 49,000 transactions are initiatedvia online banking and 3800 mobile bankinginquiries are made monthly by customers inthe district.

On average, 2826 customers log on tointernet banking every week in the district.

Nationally, Westpac had more than 72million log ons in the year to January, anincrease of almost 15 per cent in the last year.

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‘‘Keeping home PCs safe is easier thanever with security solutions being bundledwithin operating systems, and broadbandensuring these are automatically updatedwith little or no involvement from the user.’’

He says the most prevalent threat toonline safety is email scams.

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UNIMPRESSED: RobertCollins wants to see theother side of this StoneleighGrove sign back in place.

Photo: David Haxton

Councilrefusesto replacestolen sign

When one of the Stoneleigh Grovestreet signs was stolen, Robert Collinsexpected the Kapiti Coast DistrictCouncil would install another immedi-ately.

He said he waited 35 days to get ananswer from the council. Then a seniorstaff member told him the councildidn’t put up street signs for privateroads.

Mr Collins wasn’t happy with thereply as he pays just under $3000 inrates.

‘‘It may be a stir in a tea cup but I’ma stickler for principal.’’

People heading east in Langdale Avecan just see a Stoneleigh Grove streetsign, although it’s obscured bybranches.

But drivers heading west inLangdale Ave won’t see the signbecause the other half was stolen.

Mr Collins said he asked the council

how much it would cost to replace thesign and was told about $150.

He also feels the street sign postshould be moved a few metres to theother side of the grove entrancebecause a tree partially hides the sign.

‘‘But it’s in the too hard basket.’’Another irritation is yellow lines on

the road for a bus stop which wasremoved months ago.

‘‘Someone needs a rocket up theirbackside.’’

Mr Collins said he had approachedKapiti News because he was left with‘‘no other option’’.

Council infrastructure group mana-ger Sean Mallon said Stoneleigh Grovewas a private road.

‘‘Residents are required to pay forthe maintenance and upkeep of the roadsince they own it jointly and severally.

‘‘There are a number of such privateroads within the district.

‘‘It is not council policy to pay for thesigns, or the upkeep of such roads.’’—

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15.05 Michael Endres – Piano Recital (Waikanae)2.30pm Waikanae Music Society Waikanae MemorialHall. Michael Endres – Piano Recital. Contact: Wendyvan Delden 04 905 6070.

15.05 Sand Country Run Charity Ride (Levin)SAND COUNTRY RUN CHARITY TRAIL RIDE Trail Ridefor offroad motorcycles, run by Horowhenua MotorcycleClub Inc Signposted or arrowed from SH 1, approx 5kmnorth of Levin. Cost per rider: main track $30, kids track$20 - includes free lunch. Sign in from 8.30am, FinalEntries 10am, Rider Briefing 10am, Start 10.30am.By entering an event, you agree to comply with rulesgiven at rider briefing, or as set down by MotorcyclingNZ. For further information, changes, or cancellations,phone our infoline 0832 22595 (cost 12c per min) orcheck online at www.hmcc.co.nz or www.facebook.com/horo.mcc or email [email protected] All events rununder permits issued by Motorcycling New Zealand.

21.05 Wellington Tramway Museum, QueenElizabeth Park, Paekakariki (Paekakariki)Queen Elizabeth Park, Mackays Crossing Entrance.Open from 11am until 4.30pm. Saturday, Sunday andPublic Holidays except Christmas Day. Operating withHeritage Electric Tram rides to the beach and back onthe historic Wellingtom Tramcars we have restored.It’s great Fun for all the family. Your Tram Ticket alsoprovides access to our working Tram Barn/Museumwith its King Kong Tram and Video, ex Wellington CableCar and photograpic history of Wellington Tramwaydays. For more information about upcoming events visitwww.wellingtontrams.org.nz

21.05 Lifestyle Farmers Field Day (Otaki)Otaki Racecourse 9am - 4pm. $5 Adults - Children free.See a whole range of products & services for lifestyle.farmers. Great sites still available at reasonable prices.Contact Peter Burke [email protected] or 021 2242184 www.lifestylefarmers.co.nz The biggest smallfarm show in the North Island

21.05 Hikoikoi - Tomorrow People - Te Paamu(Levin)Hosted by the Levin Wanderers RFC at Levin Domain.Commences at 8 pm - R18 show. ID will be required.Live music - tickets are $20. Available from KingsSound Centre, Oxford Street, Levin or online from www.dashtickets.co.nz

22.05 Kapiti Miniature Railway (Raumati Beach)The railway hosts a collection of live steam, internalcombustion and battery electric locomotives. Thetrack is a double loop and includes one station, twotunnels, two spirals and two viaducts in a run of about½ kilometre. Trains run between 1pm and 4pm onmost Sundays of the year weather permitting. For moreinformation visit www.kapitirail.org

22.05 Nga Manu Nature Reserve (Waikanae)Nga Manu Nature Reserve, 281 Ngarara Road. Phone/Fax: +64 (0)4 293 4131. Email Us: [email protected] Opening Hours Nga Manu is open daily from10am to 5pm every day of the year excluding ChristmasDay. Bird feed-out tours 11am daily. Eel feeding is at2pm daily. Entry Fees Adults $15.00 Children under 15$6.00 Family (Max 2 adults plus children of that family)$30.00 No charge for teacher and parent help with 1:5ratio or less. Group Bookings Discount for groups of10 or more. Groups are requested to book in advance.website www.ngamanu.co.nz

22.05 The Royal New Zealand Air Force CentralBand (Paraparaumu)The Royal New Zealand Air Force Central Band isreturning to Kapiti for a concert If you would like toenjoy an afternoon being entertained by this verypopular group of talented musicians playing magicalmusic from the great movies, put Sunday 22nd Mayin your diary now as the Central Band of the RNZAFis coming to Kapiti again. The concert will also includemusic by the famous Southwards Wurlitzer organ.1.30pm Sunday 22nd May Southwards Theatre,Otaihanga, Paraparaumu Ticket prices $18 Adult and$5 for Children U14 Tickets available from i SITE, RimuRd, Coastlands, Paraparaumu or Woodman Automotive,Omahi St, Waikanae The concert is raising funds forAlzheimer’s Kapiti and Canterbury Earthquake Forfurther information contact John on 04 2936607


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Play it again . . . MichaelON KEY: Pianist MichaelEntres will play in Waikanae.

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■ Wendy van Delden

Kapiti music lovers willhave another chanceto hear the WaikanaeMusic Society’s new

Fazioli grand piano in actionwhen the renowned Germanpianist Michael Endres plays onSunday May 15.

Described as ‘‘one of the mostinteresting pianists recordingtoday’’ by the Boston Globe and‘‘revelatory’’ by the New YorkTimes, Endres has had a stellarcareer in Germany, as professorof piano at Germany’s two topmusic academies, the CologneHochschule and Hanns Eisler inBerlin. He was for some yearsaccompanist to the legendaryGerman baritone HermannPrey and a chamber musicpartner to the Berlin Philhar-monic Soloists.

Now Michael Endres is liv-ing in Christchurch where he isProfessor of Piano at Canter-bury University. His wife is aNew Zealander and he hasalways wanted to spend moretime in New Zealand to enjoy‘‘the beauty of the country andthe easy-going friendliness ofKiwis’’.

As winner of Germany’sInternational Schubert Com-petition he has forged a reputa-tion as one of the world’s fore-most Schubert interpreters. Hislove of Schubert has beenbrought home to Christchurchresidents when he recently

gifted four recitals, consisting ofthe complete Schubert Sonatas,to the Red Cross EarthquakeFund.

For his Waikanae concert,Michael Endres will performSchubert’s four Impromptusfrom Opus 90. These pieces aresome of the most familiar andbest loved of all Schubert’spiano works. Then, in completecontrast, he will play a work bycolourful New Zealand com-poser Gareth Farr Sepuluh Jari(which in Balinese means 10fingers). This has beendescribed by critics as ‘‘exhilar-ating’’ and ‘‘an outrageouslyextrovert gamelan-inspiredpiece’’.

Michael Endres will returnto the traditional for the secondhalf of his recital, and theconcert will close with anotherentertaining contrast in themusic of 19th century AmericanCreole composer LouisGottschalk.

During his lifetimeGottschalk was extremely popu-lar in Europe as a virtuosopianist and composer of roman-tic pieces that evoke the soundsand rhythms of the southern US,Caribbean and South America.

This music has been ratherneglected during the latter halfof the 20th Century but is nowriding a new wave of popularity.

■ The concert, in the WaikanaeMemorial Hall, starts at 2.30pm.Door sales will be available or tickets

can be purchased in advance fromWaikanae New World, Moby DickensBooks in Paraparaumu Beach and at

Bookstacks in Raumati. Enquiriesare welcome on 905 6070 or visitwww.waikanaemusic.org

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From Germany, Endres is renowned as one of theworld’s foremost Schubert interpreters

2.30pm, Sunday 15 May2.30pm, Sunday 15 MayWaikanae Memorial HallWaikanae Memorial Hall

Admission: Public $30 Members $20 Students under 25 $5Tickets at Waikanae New World, Bookstacks (Raumati)& Moby Dickens Books (Pm Beach). Door Sales AvailableEnquiries 905 6070 or visit www.waikanaemusic.org

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Mozart’s SisterDuration: 1hr 55minsRating: M

Rene Feret’s vivacious costume drama aboutMozart’s talented older sister Nannerl is a vividdepiction of 18th-century pre-revolutionaryFrance. Alive with exuberantly performedcharacters and bursting with the joy and powerof music, this film is a stunner.Accomplished singer, harpsichordist andviolinist Nannerl is Wolfgang’s elder by fiveyears. Originally held up as the family’s childprodigy, she has now taken a back step to her

younger brother, in line with the socialconventions which dictate that the violin is aman’s province, and composing is beyond awoman’s feeble brain. Frustrated by thelimitations placed on her, Nannerl discoversromance through the Dauphin (Clovis Fouin)who nurtures Nannerl’s fantasies ofacceptance both as a musician and a woman.A treat for music lovers and cinephiles alike,the beautifully shot film (the filmmakers wereallowed to shoot in Versailles) is furtherenhanced by stunning set design, costumes,and Marie-Jeanne Serero’s musicalcomposition that lushly envelops the film.■ Mozart’s Sister commences at theShoreLine Cinema Waikanae on the 12th ofMay.

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Pool plan in the swimThe proposed Kapiti Aquatic Centre is onestep closer to reality.

Kapiti Coast District Council has puttender documents into a nationwide elec-tronic tendering system calling for tendersfor the earthworks, retaining wall, fencingand associated works for the new aquaticcentre in Paraparaumu.

‘‘The work will involve excavation ofunsuitable material, the importation of fillmaterial suitable for the construction ofthe building platform, the installation of aretaining wall, and the creation of adrainage pond,’’ Kapiti Mayor JennyRowan said.

‘‘Tenders will close May 18, and councilhopes to award the tender before the end ofMay with the actual works starting in earlyJune and being completed in August.

‘‘I hope this will provide groups andorganisations, whose sponsorship,donations and support are contingent onseeing action on the ground, with atangible sign that both the trust and thecouncil are serious about building a new

aquatic centre that Kapiti can be proud of,’’she said.

‘‘I’m also pleased that the tender docu-ments seek to encourage local companies totender for this work.

‘‘I hope local companies will takeadvantage of this opportunity for localwork and to keep money and employmentwithin the district.’’

The decision to start earthworks beforethe final design of the building is completewill also ensure the main contractorunderstands the site conditions beforemoving ahead with building construction.

‘‘A real benefit of moving ahead quicklywith the earthworks, is that it will preventhold-ups in the construction of the maincomplex later,’’ Ms Rowan said.

The council has also cleared the way fora pre-tender process to be run ahead of themain construction contract, so specialistmaterials and equipment can be lockeddown at an earlier date, and the tenderprocess for construction of the building canbe simplified.

CONGRATULATIONS:Robert Wischott, fromBioGuard, left, gives JeffWastney, of Waikanae, acheque for $1000. MrWastney entered aBioGuard competitionafter buying $100 worth ofpool cleaning products atPools and Spas Kapiti.The competition, valued at$5000, was in variousstores in New Zealand andAustralia. Four people inAustralia won $1000 each.And Mr Wastney was theonly New Zealand winner.

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After an amazing time in which I had not only learned

Svea’s history (which is a great story in itself – includes

time in the Dominican Republic after growing up in

East Berlin) but I had been treated to the complete

footcare package and I had a pair of feet that I simply

didn’t recognise – painted toenails that actually looked

like toenails, and heels velvety smooth ( not grade 3

sandpaper) and the bliss of a foot massage to top it

all.

Svea speaks perfect English and came to NZ’s Nature

Coast with her children 2 years ago. Finding it

difficult to source the specialist equipment she was

used to back in Germany, she imported the whole

lot.

“I can easily get any replacements or spare parts

sent over.”

The disposables (creams and salts) she needs are all

natural, not chemical and where possible NZ made.

She’s currently using O.P.I. product range because

“This nail polish is very strong – it should last until

next time - unless you go rock climbing in bare feet”.

Svea’s electric buffer works somewhat like a dentist’s

drill, dealing painlessly to naughty toenails and

obstinate calluses; sucking up the debris as it goes

along – fascinating to watch and totally painless.

She offers group discounts for three or more people

together– perhaps a coffee and pedicure party might be

a novelty? Especially with Svea’s incredibly reasonable

charges. I simply couldn’t believe that her expertise,

time and products for my full deluxe treatment -

including travel - cost only $55!

I’m hooked! If Svea can cope with my feet – I’ll have

more of the same , please.

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You are invited to the MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway – Expo 2The NZ Transport Agency is presenting its confirmed alignment and interchange locations for the expresswayat expos to be held in May 2011. Expo 2 is an opportunity to find out more about the design concept, mitigationmeasures and the construction of the expressway, and offer your comments to the project team.

We look forward to your attendance.

Roads of national significance

MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway

Expo 2 dates announced

In the event that you are unable to attendExpo 2, all display material will be on the projectwebsite www.nzta.govt.nz/m2ppprojectand at the Information Centre in Coastlands.For further information please contact theAlliance Project Team:

Tel: 0508 M2PP INFO (0508 6277 4636)Email: [email protected]: MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway,

PO Box 8044, The Terrace, Wellington 6011

We hope you can join us at one of the following sessions:

Sunday 15May 2011 10am – 4pm Southward Car Museum, Otaihanga

Tuesday 17May 2011 4pm – 8pm WaikanaeMemorial Hall

Thursday 19May 2011 4pm – 8pm Kapiti Community Centre

Friday 20May 2011 4pm – 8pm Raumati SouthMemorial Hall

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Fossil finding not extinctWriter James Crampton iscoming to Kapiti tomorrow to talkabout his fossil finding work.

Mr Crampton is one of 21finalist writers and illustratorstouring the country as part of the15th annual New Zealand PostChildren’s Book Awards Festival.

The festival is a nationwideprogramme of events, readings,fun, adventure and competitionscelebrating reading and books forchildren and young adults.

Mr Crampton is the co-authorof The Kiwi Fossil Hunter’s Hand-book, a finalist in the non fictioncategory of the 2011 New ZealandPost Children’s Book Awards.

The book is a New Zealandguide to where and how to find

fossils in 30 accessible locations,for kids and their families.

Each location contains specificinformation on where to look andwhat to look for, as well as thegeological background and otherdetails of each site, and colourimages of fossils that could befound there.

Mr Crampton will visit Para-paraumu Library, KapanuiSchool and Otaki School.

He is a Wellington-basedpaleontologist who is head of GNSScience’s Global Change ThroughTime programme and has workedclosely on the creation of the DeadPrecious! fossils exhibition whichhas been touring New Zealandsince 2007.

French television crewcomes to Waiorua Bay

FILMING: A French TV crew filmed on Kapiti Island last week and fell in love with the locals — of the human and thebird kind. From left, John Barrett, Erwan Brouillard, Andre Laffont and Stephanie Brabant.

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The French television crewfrom Magazine Thalassa,a well-known Frenchdocumentary programme,

explore the world for fascinatingstories.

And yet it’s a tiny island off thewest coast of New Zealand thatthey rank as one of the bestexperiences in the world.

The film crew visited WaioruaBay, the north end of Kapiti Island,last week, to film a 13-minutesegment which will air on tele-vision station, France 3 later in theyear. The programme has beenrunning since 1974 and is one of themost prominent TV programmesin France.

In English the word Thalassameans primordial Greek sea god-dess — the programme focusessolely on islands and sea life fromaround the world.

Producer Stephanie Brabantsays Kapiti Island is small incontext of the world, but has a big

and incredible story.‘‘I was very touched as it was

quite an emotional place to go. Wemet the family who do such a greatjob of protecting the island. Also itwas special to see birds like kakaand weka, and of course kiwi. Wego all around the world and havenever had an experience like this.’’

They were impressed at howthe local iwi who run the familybusiness there, Kapiti IslandNature Tours, help preserve theland and protect the wildlife.

‘‘Many people have a dream tosee a place like this, where the landand wildlife is as it has alwaysbeen.

‘‘To see the way humans inter-act with the island in this way isvery special. ‘‘I hope more touristsvisit,’’ Ms Brabant said.

Kapiti Island Nature Tours co-owner John Barrett says thatthrough the kaupapa ofkaitiakitanga, they have a tribalresponsibility to ensure absolutecare and protection of the naturaland cultural resources which have

been handed down from theirancestors.

‘‘I think our business is a goodmanifestation of that.

‘‘More and more Europeans arefascinated by this.’’

The Thalassa crew were toldthere was no guarantee they wouldsee kiwi during their kiwi spot-ting. But on the two nights theywent looking they saw three. MrBarrett says this is consistent withthe season’s record so far.

‘‘The strike rate has been about90 per cent. This makes it the mostlikely place to see kiwi in NewZealand.’’

The sound recordist fromThalassa, Andre Laffont, says theword kiwi can be tricky for theFrench.

‘‘There is kiwi as in kiwifruit,then kiwi the person, and kiwi thebird. We’re going to make some-thing of that in the programme.’’

The visit was made possiblethanks to Franck Lemaitre fromOnceUponATrip, and the work ofPositively Wellington Tourism.

DINNER TIMEMAKING FRIENDS: ‘‘Here’s a picture of mydaughter Sophia, right, and friend Caley,both 2, feeding the lambs on the Lindalefarm walk,’’ — Rebekah Corlett■ NgaManu nature reserve, thesponsors of Capturing Kapiti, will giveaway a family pass each week to NgaManu if your image is published in KapitiNews. If you have a Capturing Kapitiphoto you would like to submit, emailthe high resolution image [email protected]. Pleasesupply your postal address.

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What makes Paterson Homes a leader in thefield is their understanding of clients’ needs.“We understand how important it is to buildthe right home for the right people.We designand build all our homes to suit both our clients’family needs as well as their budget.” said Mae.Paterson Homes specialise in the design andbuild process with full contract prices thattakes clients right through to walk-in stage.Thisincludes all the finishing and even landscaping ifthat is required.

There are two price ranges for all the plans,either Classic or Premium.Double glazing is standard and tinted windowsis included in the premium option.A Fujitsu fully ducted heating system featuresin the Premium options and heat pumps are

included in the Classic. Most of the optionsrelate to fittings in kitchens and bathrooms andfloor covering preferences.

Paterson Homes offers more than 11 floorplan options to suit sites and client preferences.There are three and four bedroom choices,separate lounges, studies, indoor-outdoor flows,all with internal garages and plenty of storagespace or they can design something to suit aclient’s needs.

Cladding options are Linea weatherboard, brickand weatherboard or plastered brick andweatherboard.

Roofing can be chip tile or metal tile in theClassic or chip metal or iron in the Premium.Samples of materials including floor coveringscan be seen at the Show Home in SimpsonCrescent.

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There are two Show Homes in SimpsonCrescent Raumati number 18 and number 27.These are open from 11am-2pm Monday –Friday and Sundays from 1.30pm-3.30p.m. - justfollow the signs from Alexander Road.

OPEN DAY – Mae and Glen offer a specialOpen Day to both homes on Sunday May 15thfrom 1.30- 3.30 with a sausage sizzle on theCarter’s BBQ.“So why not come down and enjoy a sausagewith us while you wander through our Show

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OTAIHANGA1/10 Makora Road$345,000DELIGHTFULLOCKWOOD• Cosy 3 bedroom home• Flexible open plan living• Separate sunny conservatory• Modern kitchen• Enjoy relaxing OtaihangaView: Sunday 2.00-2.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz/PAR20239Faye Hiko 021 288 8535

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OTAIHANGA 86 Otaihanga Road$925,000THIS OLD LADY HAS IT ALL!!Remember when...homes had wide verandahs, high ceilings, largedining rooms and fireplaces. This 1889 villa enjoys formal and informalliving, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and home office. A lifestyle propertyoffering complete privacy. Set on approx 1.8 hectares.rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID# PAR20205Faye Hiko 021 288 8535

OTAIHANGA 357 State Highway One$255,000A LITTLE BIT COUNTRYEver thought of having some more space to spread out? Grow Veges?Raise chickens? If this is your vision then THIS property may just be theone for you. This 3 bedroom home is ready for some great ideas.View: Sunday 2.00-2.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID# WKN20034Janet Wehipeihana 027 452 5453

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PARAPARAUMU BEACH10 Mackay Street$640,000TRUE FAMILY PARADISE!• Elevated family home set on

1390m2 of land• Over looking golf course• Quiet cul-de-sac location• Relax by one of two fires• Soak up the all day sunView: Sunday 3.00-3.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz/PAR20261Rachael Steinmetz 027 4887455

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PARAPARAUMU BEACH 4 Manly Gardens$339,000MANLY GARDENS PRESTIGE LOCATIONYou'll be enchanted by this immaculately presented home in a soughtafter area. Featuring 3 bedrooms or 2 + study. Spacious lounge andgood sized open plan kitchen. Enjoy great sun and an easy care garden.View: Sunday 3.00-3.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID# PAR20246Jenny Snowden 027 457 2321

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PARAPARAUMU BEACH3a Olive Terrace$329,000WALK TO EVERYWHERE• Beach, shops, schools, park• Low maintenance townhouse• 3 bedrooms• Fully fenced section• Garage + off street parking• Enjoy the lifestyle of

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PARAPARAUMU BEACH116 Seaview Road$395,000BEAUT BUY BY BEACH• 1940's classic home• Tastefully refurbished interior• 4 bedrooms + ensuite• French doors from the lounge• Good sized section• Beach around the cornerView: Sunday 1.00-1.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz/PAR20195John Eggo 027 445 5721

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PARAPARAUMU BEACH30 Winton Street$339,000HERE'S A GOODIE!!• Immaculately presented 3

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PARAPARAUMU67/17 Redwood Close$249,000PEACE OF MIND LIVING• 2 bedroom unit• Freehold unit title• Flat sunny garden• Close to amenities• 24 hour emergency pager• Exterior & ground maintenanceView: Sunday 1.00-1.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz/PAR20206Rachael Steinmetz 027 4887455

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PARAPARAUMU 19b Campbell Avenue$265,000STARTER OR RETIREE WANTEDThis lovely low maintenance 2 bedroom unit is situated on a rear site.Convenient central location. Well maintained & would be perfect forretirees, first home buyers, singles or couples. Call me NOW to view!View: Sunday 2.00-2.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID# PAR20238Carla Thompson 027 274 6073

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PARAPARAUMU 23 Cascade Way$490,0004 THE FAMILYThis is a beautifully presented 4 double bedroom home with 2 livingrooms enjoying an easy flow to a gorgeous garden & bbq area. Perfectfor entertaining & relaxing. Plenty of storage.View: Sunday 1.00-1.45pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID# PAR20122Jenny Snowden 027 457 2321

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PARAPARAUMU 9 Wairere Grove$319,000FAMILY HOME"Add your own touches" as the vendors have started with the kitchenbut their circumstances have changed. So this is your opportunity toown a four double bedroom home on a 1014 sqm (approx) section withdouble garage. Bring the family and discover the future potential.rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID# PAR20244Carla Thompson 027 274 6073

RAUMATI BEACH1/104 Hillcrest RoadPrice by NegotiationA TOWNHOUSE TOTREASURE!• Soaked in sun & close to

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RAUMATI BEACH18 Kohutuhutu Road$535,000LOCATION & SEA VIEWS• 3 bedroom home with amazing

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RAUMATI BEACH7 Metzenthin Close$229,000FANTASTIC RAUMATILOCATION• Build your dream home• Possible sea views from

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RAUMATI BEACH7 Nugget Grove$359,000STYLE, QUALITY &VALUE• 3 bedroom Lockwood• Terrific location• Large sunny deck• Quiet cul-de-sac close to shops

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RAUMATI 173 Raumati RoadPrice by NegotiationEXECUTIVE FAMILY HOMEThis five double bedroom family home is just waiting for you to move inand enjoy. With loads of storage space and room for everyone. Locatedwell for shops, good schools and transport. You must view this home tocompare. Call Carla now to view!!!rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID# PAR20124Carla Thompson 027 274 6073

WAIKANAE BEACH 50 Weggery Drive$349,000HIDDEN GEM!Relaxing comes easy in this very unique privately set home offeringfantastic alfresco living. Two large bedrooms, ensuite and double garageare just some of the features here.View: Sunday 1.00-1.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID# PAR20199Rachael Steinmetz 027 488 7455

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WAIKANAE 19b Huia Street$335,000BETTER TAKE A LOOKAt the end of the driveway, not seen from the road, a near new, lowmaintenance 3 bedroom home in excellent condition, with internalaccess double garage. A very desirable home in a great location.View: Sunday 2.00-2.30pmrwwaikanae.co.nz ID# WKN20028Robyn Gibson 027 299 7222

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WAIKANAE39 Huia Street$379,000RECIPE FOR A HAPPYFAMILY• Great home with views• 3 bedrooms + study/hobby room• Family room & formal lounge• Single garage + double garage• Private, sunny backyardView: Sunday 3.00-3.30pmrwwaikanae.co.nz/WKN20027Ross Vessey 021 213 3050

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WAIKANAE38a Kapanui Road$305,000LEAVE THE CAR ATHOME• 3 bedroom town house• Generously sized living• Recently installed kitchen• Ready for your decorative flair• Close to Waikanae VillageView: Sunday 1-1.30pmrwwaikanae.co.nz/WKN20023Ross Vessey 021 213 3050

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WAIKANAE 59 Kotare StreetPrice by NegotiationNO GOVERNMENT BAIL OUT NEEDED HERE!Spacious 3 bedroom home with great Kapiti Coast views and a separateparcel of land at 61 Kotare Street comprising 7415m2 offers the astuteinvestor the opportunity to acquire a great package, that can either bedeveloped now or "land banked" for the future.rwwaikanae.co.nz ID# WKN20035Ross Vessey 021 213 3050

PARAPARAUMU BEACH 30 Winton StreetHERE'S A GOODIE!!Situated close to good schools, beach and shops. Sit back and enjoythis immaculately presented 3 bedroom home with generous living areas.Fantastic flow out to the sunny private deck and fully fenced backyard. Bestyou be quick to view this updated 1960's beauty.

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PARAPARAUMU BEACH 10 Mackay StreetTRUE FAMILY PARADISE!This is the one! An elevated family home overlooking our world famousgolf course and set on 1390m2 of land. Quietly situated in a very tightlyheld cul-de-sac close to the beach and shops. Once you arrive you will beimpressed by this solid, well built family home. Relax by one of two firesand soak up the all day sun and outstanding views. Call us to view!

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To enrol or for more information, contact Whitireia in Kapiti, Lindale entrance, Main Highway Nth, Paraparaumu

Phone: (04) 298 0205Email: [email protected]

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June will see a popular course making its come back as

part of the line up of programmes on offer at “Whitireia in

Kapiti” in 2011.

In 2009 the Whitireia Business Administration programme

stopped being delivered from Kapiti but due to popular

demand it will be offered again from the 27 June 2011 at

the Lindale Campus.

This programme is a beginner course for students new

to tertiary study. A range of basic administration skills

along with entry level computer skills will be taught. It

will run for 17 weeks over 3-4 days each week. Students

who complete this programme gain a NZQA Level 2 and

Whitireia Certificate. There will be 16 places available on

this programme; eight of these will be available for school

leavers between the ages of 16-17 with the remaining

eight places being open entry.

Popular tutor and local Paraparaumu resident Donna

Goedheart is returning to “Whitireia in Kapiti” to run the

Business Administration programme. It will be great to

have Donna back at the Kapiti Campus and involved with

this programme.

It’s an exciting year for “Whitireia in Kapiti” with the

development of the new campus in Paraparaumu

underway. The old Mitre 10 building in Milne Drive is

currently being worked on by architects to finalise the

internal design of the new campus and engineering

plans are being developed to support the considerable

structural development that will take place.

If you are interested in finding out more about the

Business Administration programme or any programme

on offer at “Whitireia in Kapiti” please call us on 0800 944

847 or visit www.whitireia.ac.nz for more information.

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The community hasrallied to help the twochildren involved inthe recent Callender

Terrace house fire at Para-paraumu Beach.

A 5-year-old girl and a7-year-old boy suffered smoke

inhalation. Their mother,Roselle Ramirez, 25, died atthe scene.

Neighbour Stacey O’Briensaid a National Bank accountwas set up to raise money forthe children.

An ad appeared in thenewspaper advising on theaccount number. A leaflet

drop around local shops andstreets was also done.

When she last checked thebalance was $360 but therehad been a call from theFilipino community in Auck-land so the total could behigher.

‘ ‘We have also beeninundated with heaps of toys

and clothes for the children.‘‘It has been unbelievable.‘‘We didn’t expect so

much.‘‘We feel very lucky to live

in such a small yet caringcommunity,’’ Stacey said.

Both the children were nowback at school and their fatherwas looking after them.

Sweet soundsset to strikeWaikanaeThe Festival Singers are coming to Waikanae.Well known throughout New Zealand since itsformation in 1976, Wellington’s FestivalSingers have earned respect for their polishedperformances and support of local composers.Currently some 40 members strong the Singersgive about four public concerts a year whichmay be large works, oratorios, cantatas andmasses or smaller pieces from around theworld.Rosemary Russell has been director since 2004having originally joined as a singer in 1986 andwas deputy conductor for many years. She hasworked with the founder of the Festival singers,D. Guy Jansen of Waikanae, to hostinternational summer schools in choralconducting.Dr Jonathan Berkahn has been accompanist tothe Singers since 2000, holds a B Mus incomposition, a B Mus (Hons) in performanceand a PhD in music history. He is also a singer/accordionist at Wellington-based Kitty O’Shea’sIrish session. He will be playing accordion duringthe Waikanae concert.Guest soloist for the concerts is Keiran Rayner.The Major work will be Dr Berkahn’s cantata TheThird Day which he says ‘‘. . . begins at the pointwhere Bach and Stainer leave off’’. By contrastto the various musical Passions and Crucifixionswith their dramatic content, Dr Berkhans saysthe story gathers episodes from the Gospels butrecast the texts into a variety of song forms,recounting the action from a number ofperspectives.This work neatly complements the concert’sfirst half which is devoted to folk songs fromaround the world including classics likeSourwood Mountain and the Riddle Song fromthe USA; Brahms’ The Fiddler (Germany); TheBold Pedlar (Russia) and a clutch of northernsea-songs with the well-known Eriskay Love Liltfrom the Hebrides. New Zealand is representedwith A New Zealand Gum-Diggers Song and Hinee Hine while songs from Spain and Mexicocomplete the set.■ The Festival Singers Waikanae concert isat 2.30pm on Sunday May 22nd at WaikanaePresbyterian Church.

ARE YOUA TEENWITHPURPOSE?UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) isoffering 50 young people fromacross New Zealand theopportunity to attend the firstUNICEF NZ Youth Congress whichis being held in Manukau fromJuly 15 to 17, 2011.To mark the International Year of

Youth UNICEF NZ is looking for 16to 17-year-olds with a stronginterest in world issues, such aspoverty and climate change, andare passionate about the rights ofchildren globally.The Congress will be anopportunity for participants to

learn more about the world andshare ideas about how to make adifference. The event will alsohave a specific focus on issues inthe Pacific.■ For further information onhow to apply go towww.unicef.org.nz/

YouthCongress.Applicants must have NCEALevel 1 English or writtenlanguage credits at this level (orequivalent). A parent orguardian must support eachapplication. Applications closeon Wednesday, June 1.

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Is your paint colour faded?

Do you want to update the look of your house?

Call the experts NOW for your free quote on all repair,maintenance & repaint work.

Phone Kapiti 04 297 2508 or

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Whether it’s cots or crayons, building bricks or books…

Kapiti is a leader when it comes to early childhood care.

From attending to the daily needs of a young baby while

the new parent returns to work, to ensuring that pre-

schoolers’ days are packed with fun, learning and a happy

environment, early childhood providers on the Kapiti Coast

can deliver.

Upmost in the minds of providers, is knowing that a safe

environment can be offered and maintained. That’s why in

the establishments you will find on the Coast, trained and

qualified personnel pool their years of experience in order

that a safe, caring and professional service can be offered.

Teachers, Nannies and Babysitters, together with a variety

of specialists, combine forces to bring excellence and

innovation for promoting the services that early childhood

care has to offer. When making a choice as to who your

provider will be, ensure always that your child’s needs are

met. Consider the services offered within the establishment

and consider their experience. But most of all… consider

what’s right for YOUR child.

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New youth programme for schoolyears 8, 9 & 10

Enrol now - limited spaces

Specialising in the primary agegroup of 5-13 years

Before, after and holidayprogrammes in a caring,home-like environment.

For further inquiries and feestructure.

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Voted best “Out of School Care”nationwide

For the last 5 years The Lighthouse operated by Gene and Shelley Tomlinsonhas taken out top awards given by the New Zealand O.S.C.A.R foundation.They have been named best Oscarprogramme in New Zealand, bestfamilies focused programme and bestnew programme Lighthouse Youth.

This is a testimony to their consistentlyhigh standards and desire to providetop quality before/afterschool andholiday care at affordable prices.

The Lighthouse is a Christian non profittrust that has been operating for 9years now.

We are always looking at ways to improve our services and meet the needs ofour families such as running our children to extra curricular activities so thatthey don’t miss out on developing their hobbies /sports interests. We havea computer room and home work club to help tackle that homework so our

working parents aren’t struggling late at night with the reading and math’s etc.

We also run a separate Youth programme for ages 11 upwards. From apurpose built centre in a café like setting the young adults arelearning leadership skills, making their own afternoon teas,planning their own activities and encouraged to do good worksin the community. In July they are planning to take a trip toChristchurch to help with the quake clean up and are currentlyfundraising for this trip. They will also be delivering handmadeAmerican prayer quilts to children who lost family in the quake.Its awesome that they are willing to give up a week of theirholidays to do this and some parents are coming also butthat they are going to self fund the trip will make this a veryvaluable experience for these young people.

Any donations or ideas for fundraising will be welcomed by the trust.The Lighthouse is a CYF approved programme with WINZ subsidiesavailable for more information or to donate for the Christchurch visitwww.thekapitilighthouse.co.nz.

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“If you love your child, you’ll love About Kids”

About Kids is locally owned and operated, this means we really care about the servicethat is provided to the people in our community...Choose local, Choose About Kids!

At About Kids we will make sure families are supported to find an educator they are100% comfortable with. Play dates and visits will be organised for both the child andparents to visit and become comfortable in the new environment

What do About Kids educators provide?• A stimulating home environment for children

from 0-5• Low learning ratio, maximum of four

preschool children at one time• Weekly playgroups and excursions with other

About Kids children• Flexible hours for working families• Scrapbooks and journals to record your Childs

learning journey• 20 hours ECE for children aged between 3 & 4

What do About Kids offer educators?• SUPPORT - About Kids follows a team

approach• Workplace training and professional

development• Weekly playgroups and excursions• Support from a qualified ECE teacher• Networking opportunities

Come along and see what happens at our free playgroupsEVERYONE WELCOME!

• Mondays 9.00 - 11.00am - Waikanae Plunket Rooms• First Wednesday of the month, 9.30 - 11.30am - Manakau Plunket Rooms

Check out our educator profiles online:www.aboutkids.co.nz

‘If you LOVEyour kids, you’ll love

ABOUT KIDS...’

Contact Stevie on 06 364 2130for an information pack or for information on becoming an About Kids Educator

About Kids is a locally owned and operated homebased childcare company based on the KapitiCoast. We have trained educators that nurture andeducate children in a natural home environment.About Kids is an alternative service to earlychildhood centres, where children are in a lowratio (maximum 1 educator to 4 children). AboutKids runs weekly playgroups and excursionswhere educators and children can interact andsocialize with others.Educators create scrapbooks and daily journalsto record what your child has been doingdaily. Coordinators also email out photos afterplaygroups and excursions to ensure parents can seewhat their child has been doing.

Are you looking into becoming an in-home educator?Give us a call- come and join our fun team of educators and coordinators.Visit our playgroups and see how we operate and the relationships wehave with one another. About Kids will support any new educators to gaintheir level 3 certificate and offers ongoing professional development.

Have a look on our website

www.aboutkids.co.nzto see what we have been doing, what we have planned

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Waikanae Montessori Preschool is on Seddon St, Waikanae.

This Montessori preschool has grown over the past 30 years to include 2

classrooms, a large outdoor environment which includes an animal enclosure,

vegetable garden, and a variety of play equipment.

We cater for children from the ages of 2½ to 6 years in our multi-age well-

resourced classrooms. We offer a variety of morning and afternoon sessions

running from 9am to 2.30pm in term times.

We also provide specialised classes that include ‘Music and Drama’, ‘Art and

Craft’ as well as extension classes to help with the transition to school.

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Good news for working mothersBy Wendy Nissen

An American study details how working mothers have better mentalhealth, are able to build healthier relationships within the familyand boost the household income, all of which aids their child’sdevelopment.

They are also likely to have higher quality childcare outside the home,benefiting the children further.

The study, led by New York’s Columbia University School of SocialWork, also found that the children of mothers who worked fewer than30 hours a week benefited the most from the positive aspects withoutlosing out on parental attention and interaction.

In some instances, children of mums who worked part-time duringthe first year were less likely to develop behavioural problems.

This study will come as good news for working mums and here is aguide for making that transition from childcare to work as easy as itcan be:

If you are breastfeeding, start your weaning programme weeks beforeyou need to go back to work. Most health experts advise that babiesreceive the best nutrition if they are breastfed for the first six monthsof their life, so if your baby is young you might want to considerexpressing and storing breast milk while you are at work.

Whether your baby will be receiving breast milk or formula, it will haveto be through a bottle while you are at work, so get your baby usedto it early. Try to introduce feeds with a bottle for a couple of weeks

before you return to work.

Start researching daycare facilities as soon as you can. If they knowthey will be returning to work, many mothers even book their child inbefore they are born. Ask friends and neighbours about local daycaresand kindergartens and visit www.workingforfamilies.govt.nz to findout what childcare entitlements you may be eligible for.

Some mothers feel happier hiring a nanny for one-on-one care whentheir babies are young, although this is a more expensive option thandaycare. What is important is that you have chosen the best caregiveryou can for your child, so spend a lot of time finding the right personor daycare facility. If you don’t then you will only be buying yourselfheadaches and worries when you’re back at work, rather than beingable to relax, safe in the knowledge that your child is happy.

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✔ Pick up from school ✔ Help with homework ✔ Fun, games & healthy afternoon teasSCHOOL TERM 7AM - 9AM & 3PM - 7PM

Again we begin to hunker down for the chillier months ofthe year.

At Fun For Kids we have a stash of games and activitiesto keep the children happy, learning and having fun.

The children have achoice of games andactivities, some old

favourites, others new to the children. All activities andgames include a focus on co-ordination improvement,team spirit and physical fitness.

A healthy afternoon tea, and a chat about their day atschool is the beginning of a fun filled afternoon for thechildren, who will then choose an activity that suitsthem.

The trained, experienced and caring staff are fullyfocused on the children in their care, are aware of thedifferent nature of each of the children and their differingneeds and abilities, and using this knowledge, theyprovide games and activities that are child focused.

We are ready for the coming months and the challengeof providing a sate and caring environment for thechildren in our care.

For more information visit our website,www.funforkids.co.nz

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CHELSEA HOUSEAt Chelsea House we aim to provide your children with thebest opportunities in education and care. We aim to suppportchildren to reach their full potential and to enjoy a successfulfuture in our community.

Chelsea House offers a happy, safe, relaxed and caringenvironment where children have opportunities to developtheir skills through experimenting with new mediums, conceptsand challenging new experiences.

Learning and natural curiosity are enhanced throughout all agegroups, developmental stages, and abilities, with a programmethat includes opportunities for self-expression and self-discovery through music, art, drama and play.

We believe that a stable and consistent environment helps

children to fully develop in all areas. Children develop trust,self esteem, self confidence and emotional security when theyform close and secure relationships with their educators.

Our extended hours of 7.00am – 6.00pm ensure that we canoffer the very best of care and education to children from ages6 weeks in our Infants and Toddler’s Licence, through to theage of 13 years in our O.S.C.A.R programme.

Children throughout the centre are encouraged to recognisethat learning is not always confined to the classroom throughexperiencing trips and excursions into the community thatextend and build on their interests.Chelsea House has the Healthy Heart award issued on anannual basis. Our onsite cook prepares healthy nourishingmeals and snacks, catering for specialised requirements.

Parents are welcome to visit the centre at Lorien Court,opposite the chocolate factory to view the centre.Limited vacancies are currently available.Call Yvonne or Jo-Ann on (04) 902 5437 for more information.

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Make sure you transition your child from full-time care with you, tocare with another person. Let them visit the childcare centre a fewweeks earlier and have some trial runs for a few hours at a time.

Be prepared for the fact that your child probably won’t be very happyfor those first few days that you are back at work. If you can, startyour first week back on reduced hours to ease you and your child intothe new routine.

Know that most children, after a while, calm down the minute yourcar has left the daycare centre’s driveway. If you keep running backto soothe your child, you are merely reinforcing their behaviour. Trustthe staff of your daycare centre to know how to deal with separationanxiety and take their advice. They do this every day.

Don’t allow others, or yourself, to make you feel guilty for working.

As this new study shows, your child is not being harmed in any wayand, for many women, working and contributing to the family incomeis important for building self-esteem. Seek out other working womenand use them as a support network. Perhaps there are other motherswho use your daycare or a working mother at your office who wouldbe interested in a coffee now and then.

Explain to your employer that things might be a bit chaotic the firstweek after you return to work as you and your baby adjust. Do yourbest to stick to your working hours and not let your workmates downby leaving early or arriving late. Not everyone has children and will beunderstanding if you take time out and they can’t.

Get help from your partner and extended family. Too often it is theworking mother who is on drop-off and pick-up while their partner

simply sails off to his office. Share the load, even with grandparentswho can do the occasional pick-up for you while you catch up on workdeadlines, or perhaps take an extra half hour to do something specialwith your hair one morning a week.

From the New Zealand Womens Weekly October 2010.

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Lindsey from Jewellery Collections presentedDianne with a stunning necklace.

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Thanks to Rightcars, our Queen Dianne waschauffeur driven around in a Golf CabrioletSports car.

Dianne and her daughter started the daywith a yummy morning tea complimentsof Chrissie & her staff at Melt cafe,Dianne also received a $50 voucher.

A visit to the OrganicChocolate Boutiquewhere Dianne received somedivine homemade chocolates

Jeremy from the Shoreline cinemadelighted Dianne with a doublepass to her favouritecinema with complimentary drinks

Ange presented Diannewith a $100 voucher for apampering manicure.

The lovely ladies at AmbienceHair will be treating our Queento a cut and blow wave.

Yvonne & Johnny from Kapiti CoastMeats presented Dianne with ameat voucher to try out some ofStu’s delectable meats.

Dianne and Amy at The Waterfront.They thanked chef Paul and Hazelfor their fabulous meal from thenew menu.

Genna at Gemz beauty will betreating Dianne to a glamourmakeover, hairsyleand photoshoot.

At the Thai Lagoon, Seanpresented Dianne with a $40dining voucher to enjoy theirfabulous food

Gay and Jacqui from UnichemPharmacy look forward togiving Dianne a facial andmakeover.

Kodak Express photographed Dianne and willmount the photo onto canvas, a big thank you toVirginia and David.

Margaret fom Ohau Vineyardsgave Dianne a pack of wonderfullocal Ohau Gravels wines to try.

Every Mum deserves flowersso Dianne received a bigbeautiful bouquet from Chloe ofCopesford Florist.

Cindy from Muscles Knead Therapywill make sure that Dianne is stressfree after a 30 min Stressbustermassage.

Lindsey from JewelleryCollections presented Diannewith a stunning necklace.

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difference to the lives of some of our teenagers on the coast so we decided to give her a special day as our ‘Queen For A Day’

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Did you know that you can completely fit outan office or entire business premises for afraction of the usual cost by talking to theexpert staff at New Zealand Post RecycleCentre.

Businesses in the know have been takingadvantage of this major office furniturerecycling centre for years. They are nowinto their sixth year of operation.

They can save you literally hundreds ofdollars. From their mountain of used officefurniture, mainly from large corporations,and equally large choice of new furniture,they can mix and match to fit any size andstyle of setting you require.

“Come to us with your budget and we cansupply what you need,” is their invitation.Because NZ Post recycling can offer greatdiscounts on new furniture too. They boasta top quality stock of over 250,000 items.

The furniture is ideal for equipping

kindergarten and playcentres, workshops,home offices, beach houses and flats. TheCentre regularly meets the needs of schoolsand small businesses as well as majorcorporations.

It is all amazingly versatile and the staff atthe Centre know exactly where to look forwhat you need.

There are wardrobes and pantries identicalin appearance to those found in leadingchain stores but built to high commercialstandards, at a quarter of the price.

A collection of matching drawer andcupboard units make perfect kitchens.Mobile units make great bedside cabinets.There are beautiful reception area couches,arm chairs and coffee tables that will happilygrace any living room.

Perhaps you are fitting out a café orrestaurant - round pedestal tables withmatching chairs are unimaginably cheap.

Individual creative talents can also make amost appealing use of this quality furniturein the home environment.

For example a pure white, new, low back,leather settee usually in excess of $1500 – isjust $600. Then there is a lavender coloured

6-piece cupboard and drawer unit with abench top usually costing around $600 – buthere is just $80.

So talk to NZ Post Recycling Centre todayand whilst you are guarding your budgetbe aware that you are also supporting NZPost Group’s award winning corporatesustainability programme. Let their furnitureexperts quote on your job and save yourbudget heaps.

The New Zealand Post Recycle Centre,Manchester Street Paraparaumu is open9am-3pm Monday-Friday; Saturday byappointment.

For even more information go towww.nzpost.co.nz/recycle centreor phone 04 298 8084.

New Zealand Post Recycle Centre

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Why Dogs Should Not RoamDogs roam for a number of reasons:• To seek out company• In search ot a sexual partner• In search of food• A natural urge to roam

So what’s the problem with wandering dogs?• Wandering dogs can cause a serious health risk e.g.Aggression, fouling, traffic hazards etc.

• Wandering promotes anti social behaviour by

causing dogs to act independently which encouragesdisobedience.

• Contributes to unwanted puppies. Every year thousandsof unwanted dogs are euthanized at shelters and dogpounds

• Promotes anti dog feeling amongst the wider community,e.g. fouling on footpaths and ripping open rubbish bags

• Leads to the creation of more stringent laws. The morenegative public perception there is about dogs the tougherthe laws. The action of some dog owners unfortunately

penalizes all dog owners.• Enhances aggression. Roaming enhances a number ofdifferent motivations for aggression e.g. expanding territoryand the challenging of intruders, predatory aggression (theinstinct to chase)

• Increases the chance for your dog to be stolen. Roamingdogs are an easy target. Dogs may be stolen and usedin dog fights. Even non fighting breeds can be used forpractice.

Add to the cost of dog ownership by:• Increased pound fees

• Increased registration fees• Increased resources required to deal with complaints• Infringement fines for failure to control

Roaming can also be the cause of behavioural problems.A dog that is used to having freedom and now expected tobe confined is likely to protest. This can be in the form ofdestructive behaviour, becoming agitated andexcessive barking.

For everyone’s benefit please keepyour dog under control at all times.

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FARMWORLDFARMWORLD WAIKANAE LTDWAIKANAE LTD Phone/ Fax 04 902676612 Parata St, Waikanae

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Rex18 month of neutered male Mastiff/Lab,nice nature, excellent with children, goodwith other animals and a good watch dog.

To make an appointment to view the animals at the Levin shelter please phone Cindy on 06 368 8569 or 027 256 3965 from 10 am to 2 pm (closed Sundays). If you have trouble getting holdof me when phoning please accept my apologies I know it must be frustrating but im on my own trying to answer phones, show people the animals and also do all the work around the shelterso if you are really keen and can give an animal a good home please keep trying to get hold of me. Dogs require a fenced approved property. Adoption fee is required to assist with costs, allanimals are de-sexed, wormed, de-flead and all dogs are microchipped and registered before leaving the shelter. All these animals have been well socialized and are temperament checkedbefore being re-homed. Thank you so much to the people who donate food to our bin in Otaki New World.

Good responsible homes urgently neededGood responsible homes urgently needed

DogsDogs CatsCatsCilla2 year oldpretty blackspayedcat, all herkittens areweaningnow so she is still looking for a lovinghome.

KittensWe have some beautiful kittens available, colors includepretty tortie patches and spots, black and white, jetblack, ginger, tabby and white, and grey tabby. All kittensare wormed, de-flead and dirt box trained and will all aredog friendly.

Honey7 year old beautiful pale champagne coloredfluffy spayedfemale cat.Looking for acaring homeas her owneris too sick tocare for hernow.

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Bebe10month old Lab/staffy cross excellenttemperament,fastleaner,great with otherdogs.

Snoopy2 year old, neuteredmale Rotty/Shepherdcross nice natured, lovesgoing for walks andplaying catch.

Milly2year old huntaway cross,loving sweetnature lots of energy very keen to learn.

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Levin has lift off

Hannah Logan, 8, Paraparaumu BeachSchool, gives her impressions of the LiftOff Levin Balloon Festival last month.Her homework ‘Pride Challenge’ was tosubmit her story to a paper, which theKapiti News is delighted to publish.

On Saturday April 23 at Donnelly Park,Levin, people gathered from all over to gazeat the balloons floating across the sky.

To start the day, all the balloonsgathered on the other side of the field, out ofsight.

One by one the balloons rose into the airand floated over to the crowd.

On the field by the crowd, a set of‘skittles’ had been set up and the aim for theballoonists was to knock over as many asthey could while they were landing.

Stalls selling all kinds of things werescattered around one side of the field.

The main attraction was the balloon‘Night Glow’ (pictured).

With all the balloons gathered in a circle,the crowd started a count down from five tozero and at zero all the burners lit up at thesame time, bathing the crowd in light.

By the end of the day everyone wouldhave said the day was very successful andeveryone had had a great time.

Scout supremeBRAVO: Alex Hartley, from the Waikanae ScoutGroup, receives his Chief Scout certificate from hisfather and Venturer leader Wayne Hartley. KapitiMayor Jenny Rowan presented Alex with his ChiefScout badge. The Chief Scout award is the highestaward a Scout can earn. Medals for years of servicewent to Joan O’Dea and Sue Black who bothreceived Silver Tui awards. Bronze Tiki went to RonSeymour from Waitarere group, Matt Whiteheadreceived the Gilwell award for training. TerryNewnham was given a farewell gift and his wifeBeverley was presented with flowers by EveCarroll. Ms Rowan presented the medals andbadges to all recipients at the Paraparaumu Libraryrecently. Photo: CCN050511SPLalex

Did you know?There are over 30,000 people employed within the cleaning industry.In 2007 the cleaning industry was valued at over 800 million dollars.In Europe there are some cleaning companies that have over 400,000employees.

Who we are? At BSCITO, our role is to set skill standards for New Zealand’s Cleaning industry,and New Zealand’s Urban Pest Mnagement industry to encourage skills training. We were set upin 1993 by Building Service Contractors of New Zealand (BSCNZ). We work closely with BSCNZ,as well as with cleaning companies, urban pest management companies, training organisations,and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

What we do: A key part of our role is to develop and review unit standards and qualificationsfor the cleaning and urban pest industries. We aim to ensure that these unit standards andqualifications fully meet the needs of the industries, and of the people who work in them.

The BSCITO also helps and encourages training leading to nationally recognised qualifications.We provide support and training for Workplace Assessors, who determine whether trainees havereached the prescribed standard.

For further information about formal training and/or training and assessment resources,email Mark Frickleton,

Manager of Building Services Contractors Industry Training Organisation.

BUILDING SERVICE CONTRACTORS INDUSTRYTRAINING ORGANISATION

(BSCITO)Who are we:At BSCITO, our role is to set skills standards for New Zealand’s cleaning industry and toencourage skills training. We were set up in 1993 by Building Service Contractors of NewZealand (BSCNZ).

What we do:A key part of our work is to develop and review unit standards and qualifications for thecleaning industry. We aim to ensure that these unit standards and qualifications fully meet theneeds of the cleaning industry and of the people who work in it.

Qualifications:The BSCITO has a number of qualifications for Cleaners, Caretakers, Supervisors and WindowCleaners. These range from Limited Credit Programmes to National Certificates in Cleaningand Caretaking.People who have completed the Limited Credit Programme possess the basic knowledgerequired to clean competently and safely. People who have completed the National Certificatecan be considered fully professional and trained cleaners.

Building Service ContractorsIndustryTraining OrganisationP.O. Box 31-067Lower Hutt

Phone: 04 589 0126Email: [email protected] site: www.bsc.org.nz

CONTACT US:Pest Control qualification:National Certificate in Urban Pest Managementwith optional strands in Fumigation, VertebratePests, Wood Borer, Shooting, Bird Control, andTextile Pests (NQF 0256).This is also a specialist unit standard about antcontrol.

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Do not stand at my grave and weep;

I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush

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New leaf for libraryOPEN: Paekakariki library librarian Cathie Richards greets people at the library’s official opening on Monday.

Photo: Ann Reading CCN090511ARlibrary

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Paekakariki library wasofficially opened onMonday morning by Kapi-ti Mayor Jenny Rowan.

She said it has been a projectclose to her heart since the floodswhen she saw the conditions at StPeter’s Hall where it was located.Her aim was to have the libraryrehoused and the hall restored.

When the Paekakariki TennisClub gifted the Kapiti Coast Dis-trict Council with the tenniscourts and clubhouse it seemedthe perfect answer.

Ms Rowan said the old build-ing has historic significance and

the ability to provide the tinycommunity of Paekakariki withup to date library facilities whilerestoring the building to its for-mer glory. ‘‘This is as good as itgets.’’

The library project has cost$90,000 and the tennis courtresurfacing $80,000.

District librarian LeslieClague said the collection issmaller, just over 2000 books atpresent.

‘‘But they are newer andfresher and there are also twointernet facilities, DVDs andCDs.’’

She said they will be addingsome of the older treasures in the

future and the tennis club hashung its own historic photo-graphs on the walls.

The building will be triplepurpose.

The shelving all folds and locksaway leaving the room clear fortennis cub activities and the hallwill also serve as a communitymeeting space.

Joan Hilder, chairwoman ofthe tennis club, said there hasbeen huge growth in membershipsince the courts were upgraded.

Librarian Cathie Richards willhave the library open on Mondaysand Wednesdays from 1.30pm to4.30pm and on Saturday morningsfrom 9am to 1pm.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Hallam Cresswell’s recent birthday saw his grandsonscome to Paraparaumu Beach to celebrate and go fishing. Pictured is FlynnHealy with his gurnard and Jack Healy with his John Dory.■ Caught the big one recently? Send in your fish pic, one megabyte insize, telling us who you are, what fish, where and how big. Email [email protected] Photo: CCN030511SPLfish

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Church Guide

Waikanae ChurchesWaikanae ChurchesUNITING PARISH

Minister Rev. Cornelia GrantTel: 902-5809

Ngapaki Street9.00am Service:

PlaygroupFridays 9.30am

CATHOLICFather Owen Sinclair

Tel: 293-4236Our Lady of Fatima

[email protected] Parata Street9.00am Sunday

5.30pm Saturday

PRESBYTERIANMinister Rev. Carol Grant

Phone 04 293-4518SERVICES

WAIKANAE (Ngaio Rd)9.15am & 7.00pm

OTAKI (Mill Rd)11.00am

Cafe Church 2nd SundayChurch Office - WaikanaeMon-Fri 9.00am - 12noon

Phone 04 293-6987Email:

[email protected]

CAFÉ CHURCH(Waikanae)

We meet in local cafes andhomes. For information please

check our websitewww.waikanae.apo.org.nz

or phone 905 0597Email:

[email protected] of Acts

Churches NZ

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BAPTISTPastor Nigel Scott

Tel: 293-6810286 Te Moana Road

Sunday 8th MayMeeting at Kauri HallEl Rancho at 10.00amCombined Service with

Waikanae Anglican ParishGuest Speaker:

George Wieland NT lecturerat Carey Baptist College.

www.waikanaebaptist.co.nzfor further details

ANGLICANRevd Tim Bustin

Tel: 904 3018

Memorial Hall, Pehi Kupa St

SUNDAY:

10am – Connect Service

Full family programme

St Luke’s, Elizabeth St

FRIDAY:

Healing Rooms 10am to noon

SUNDAY:

8am – Holy Communion

6pm – Ignition Worship Gathering

St Michael’s, Rangihiroa St

SUNDAY

9.30am Sung Eucharist

7pm - Choral Evensong

St Andrew’s, Reikorangi

SUNDAY:

9.15am – Holy Communion

Parish website:www.anglican.co.nz

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Methodist - Presbyterian - Christian Churches NZ

Raumati Church Cnr Weka & Raumati Rd 10.30amUnited@nine - a relaxed, alternative form of worship, 9am

first sunday of every month breakfast, 8.30amCafe Playgroup - (during term times) Thursdays: 9.30 - 11.30amCounselling Service - phone 905 2374

Thrifty Place - (quality clothing and household items)

Tuesdays: 1 - 4pm / Saturdays: 9am - 12 noonBefore and after school care programme FunForKids 04 902 4806

Waikanae Church Ngapaki St 9amCafe Playgroup - (during term times) Fridays: 9.30 - 11.30amSt James Paekakariki Ocean Road 10.15am

Minister: Rev Cornelia Grant

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The Salvation Army41 Bluegum Road

“A Church for everyone”

Sunday Service10.30am

Contact: Capts, Kevin & Janette WaughPhone/Fax 04 297-1436

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Welcome to our Sunday service10.00am, Senior Citizens Hall,

Ocean Road, Paraparaumu BeachSpeaker: Ross Callaghan

Jesus said:“I am the gate, whoever enters throughMe shall be saved”. John 10-9

Enquiries: 04 299 6254http://gatewaychristianfellowship.yolasite.com

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Kapiti Baptist ChurchSundayAll age Sunday School - 9.45amWorship - 11am

ThursdayIn home Prayer & Bible Study - 2pmPhone for information

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54b Ocean Road, Paraparaumu BeachPastor Tom & Lisa Reesor Phone (04) 902-4826

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Friends Day with Tom Richardson of USAInternational Speaker and Evangelist

199 Main Rd North, State Highway 1,PARAPARAUMU PH 293 4587

Pastors: Richard & Laurelle van Gaalen

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St Patrick’s Catholic Parish, ParaparaumuParish Priest: Father Michael McCabe

Phone 902-5815 Fax 9025816

Weekend Mass TimesSaturday: Vigil 6pm Sunday: 9.30am

Liturgy of the Word with Holy CommunionMonday, Tuesday and Thursday 9.00am

Mass during the weekWednesday and Friday 9am

(Reconcilliation after Friday Mass)

Funeral Masses will replace any of the above Liturgies

Weekend Mass TimesSaturday: Vigil 5.30pm Sunday: 9.30am

Week DaysMonday - Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion: 9am

Masses: Tuesday to Friday 9am(Reconciliation after Friday Mass)

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1989 SALE OF LIQUOR ACTPUBLIC NOTICE

Wild Olive Cafe 2011 Ltd, 213Matai Rd, Raumati Beach,Paraparaumu 5032 has madeapplication to the DistrictLicensing Agency at Kapiti CoastDistrict for the renewal of an OnLicence, in respect of premisessituated at 9 Margaret Road,Raumati Beach and known asWildOlive Cafe.

The general nature of the businessconducted under the licence isa Cafe/Restaurant. The days onwhich and the hours duringwhichliquor is sold under the licence is:

Monday to Sunday8.00am to 11:00pm

The application may be inspectedduring ordinary office hours at theoffice of the Kapiti Coast DistrictLicensing Agency at 175 Rimu,Paraparaumu.

Any person who is entitled toobject and who wishes to objectto the grant of the applicationmay, not later than 10 workingdays after the date of the firstpublication of this notice, file anotice in writing of the objectionwith the Secretary of the DistrictLicensing Agency, C/o KapitiCoast District Council, Private Bag,Paraparaumu.

This is the 2nd publication of thisnotice.

Church Services

SPIRITUAL AWARENESS CENTRE

Services are as followsSecond Sunday of month at 10amFourth Sunday of month at 7pm

at the Community Centre,Ngahina street, Paraparaumu

Kapiti

Clairvoyance & Spiritual Healing AvailableEnquiries Phone: Minister - Dianne (04) 904 0458

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WAIKANAE LIONS

MONSTERGARAGE

SALESaturday 9th July

8am - 12 noonWar Memorial HallPehi Kupa Street

Waikanae

Our pride of Lionsis on the prowl

collecting any suitableunwanted householditems you may havewhich can be soldto raise funds for

charitable purposes.

TO ARRANGE APICK UP FOR YOUR

ITEMS PHONE293 8060 or 905 2356

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FRIENDS OF THE OTAKI RIVER INC

PUBLIC PLANTING DAY & OPENING OFVIEWING PLATFORM

The community and members are invited toparticipate in a Tree Planting Day and openingof the new viewing platform at the River EstuaryCarpark, Kapiti Lane, 11am Saturday 14 May.A memorial seat in memory of Ashley August willalso be dedicated plus a chance to view the newlyinstalled Fish Passage Gate. Bring a spade and bepart of the ‘FRIENDS’ ongoing river enhancement.Light refreshments provided.Any further information contact Trevor WylieSecretary 06 364 8918

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Enquiries 027 447 7864or (04) 236 7883

Rotary Hall,Aotaki Street, OtakiSunday 15 May

10.30am

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Darren lost his marbles.He found them againwhen he advertised inthe Local Classifieds.

Trevor thought he shouldpoint out the great localjobs in Local Classifieds


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Focus on Waikanae Beach

GROUP HUG: Tamati Coffey meets Lauren Vertigans, 14 left, and Chelsea Drury, 13, at Waikanae Beach.Photos: David Haxton CCN100511DHtamati

■ David Haxton

LIVE: Tamati Coffey, and the country at Waikanae Beach. CCN100511DHbeach

NOSTALGIC: Ann-Maree Trott shows TamatiCoffey and a dog, Inspector Morse, her GoodNight Kiwi towel. CCN100511DHtowell

TV One’s Breakfast rovingweather reporter TamatiCoffey broadcast live fromWaikanae Beach yesterday.

He broadcast fromoutside the Ma-Mite shop,The Front Room and LongBeach restaurants and onthe sand dunes at the beach.

Tamati was also helpingthe Going Digital teamspread the message thatpeople don’t need to buy anew television when thenational signal isdigitalised.

With a bit of advice and aset box you’ll be good to go,he said

Going Digital is alsopromoting a wider searchfor the country’s oldesttelevision.

Between live broadcasts,Tamati chatted to localsand tasted some local foodand beverages showcased infront of the restaurants.

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Morning & AfternoonProgrammes available in

Porirua

For women dealing withthe effects of abuse intheir present or past

relationship.

Train Fare & Petrolprovided

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Computer ServicesComputer Services

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C.S. MORGON ELECTRICALWhen Experience Counts

Electrical tradesmen must know what they are doing. Many

specialised areas of electrical work require specific knowledge

and experience.

Clive Morgon of C.S. Morgon Electrical in Waikanae is one of

those rare professional electricians with a lifetime’s experie

nce

across the board.

From many years with a large organisation in Wellington, Clive

is a specialist in installing shopfittings, working both with the

builders and store owners; today he’s the preferred electrician

for many maintenance call-outs to shops, businesses and

hotels in town.

“I travel around New Zealand on maintenance work - I know

how the electrical installations and systems have been set up –

what to look for, so can solve problems when a less experienced

tradesmanmightn’t know where to start.” Clive said.”ButI really

enjoy working locally and reallyprefer to do so.”

Clive and Kay Morgon have been Waikanae residents since

1994when they chose to bring theiryoung family to the coast

for the lifestyle it offered.

“We decided to downsize our Wellington commercial electrica

l

business and start together as a family. We have since taken

on

Craig Esslemont as the workload has increased.”

It is not surprising that Cliveis kept busy, word soon spread

that he not is only an expert in electrical problem solving but

also a truly caring member ofthe community.

“He is very fussy” said Kay, “things have got to be perfect

(even little details like clipping cables) or he is not satisfied.”

Clive says he is just an old-fashioned electrician, the job mus

t

be done right.

With Craig as part of the C S Morgon Electrical team, Clive

can handle a broad spectrumof electrical work. “We do a lo

t of

renovation work, especially bathrooms and kitchens, and I am

often called up for agricultural and horticultural maintenance

work on pumps and lighting.”

Clive’s strength is his professional approach to all electrical

work and with his experience he can think outside the square

to

find solutions to electrical problems.

The fourth member of the team is Bess – she attends most

call-outs!

To contact Clive, Kay or Craigcall 049053452, or 0274

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Grouting ServicesGrouting Services

• Installations by NZ qualified installer• Parts for most models• Grates, child guards, fireside sets, flues• Free quotes• Pellet fires & open fires

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WELL DONE: Otaki Taekwondo Club members won several medals at the North Island championships in Porirua’s Te Rauparaha Arena on April 16.‘‘We had 11 members compete in the competition, six in poomsae (patterns) and they came away with two gold and one bronze,’’ club assistantinstructor Paula Teau said. ‘‘Nine members (including five who did poomsae) competed in the Kyorugi (sparring) and came away with three gold,two silver and five bronze.’’■ From left are instructor master Jim Babbington, Tia Finlay (bronze), Matahiki Babbington (gold), Vaianu Donaghy (silver), Ngarangi Babbington(gold), Haapi Nikora — at the back (silver), Teraiti Donaghy, Keakea Rikihana (bronze/gold), Daniel Forrest — at the back (bronze), Ngawari Mackey(two bronze), Te Ata Chapman (two gold) with sons Raniera and Te Ata Hemi Chapman and assistant instructor Paula Teau. Photo: CCN090511SPLtaek

Heavy medals

Hunt saves Waikanae

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: Tessa Hunt about toscore a last-minute equaliser.

Photo: Tracey Rizvi / CCN090511SPLtessa

■ Paul Callaghan

In an evenly fought game of superb footballon Sunday, Waikanae Women maintainedtheir lead in the premier division with a2-all draw away to Stop Out.

Playing with a typical Seaview wind inthe first half, Waikanae made their custom-ary strong start.

Accurate, patient passing put TessaHunt away in the first two minutes with thegoalie to beat. Hunt took her time andcalmly left footed the ball past the keeper.

From then on, the eagerly anticipatedtop of the table clash was a fine display offootball as both sides showed excellentskills on attack and defence.

Using the wind, Waikanae were moreoften in the Stop Out box but were unable tocapitalise as the defenders conceded cornerafter corner.

At the other end, a standout display

from goalie Sasha Haskill kept the score at1-0. There were great runs from SophieAbbott, Jo Sullivan and Hunt, withmidfielder Holly Graves adding some finetouches and defender Mel Lovie seeminglyeverywhere.

The second half began with early pres-sure from Stop Out forcing Haskill to workhard. Waikanae had some half chances butit was Stop Out who blocked a goal kick andscrambled the ball past Haskill for 1-all.

Waikanae again fought hard until a longrun from Stop Out midfield made it 2-1 tothe hosts with eight minutes to play.Waikanae showed wonderful team spiritand Lovie made a thundering run in thelast minute to put Hunt clear. The striker’sfirst effort was blocked by the goalie butHunt picked up the rebound and equalised.

In the third division, Waikanae pickedup their third consecutive win with a 4-0defeat of Petone Pulse.

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www.holden.co.nz. Offers end 31st May 2011 or while stocks last at participating Dealers. Offers not available in conjunction with anyother offer or discount and are available to private customers only. AA Rewards available at participating Holden Dealers. *Holden Financeoffers based on Captiva 5 2.4L auto 2WD & Captiva 7 3.0L V5 LX auto 4WD with 30% deposit, 32% balloon, 478 monthly payments andan interest rate of 11.70% pa. Normal lending criteria and a booking fee of $325 applies. Pricing excludes on road coasts.

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OTAKI BEACH 28a Manuka Street$275,000A PERFECT ROMANCEAdorable 2 bedroom plus cottage just perfect to escape to on theweekends or as a permanent home. Located on a private, sunny rearsection. Kitchen dining area provides great flow to a private deck.View: Sunday 12.00-12.30pmrwwaikanae.co.nz ID# WKN20039Ross Vessey 021 213 3050

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PARAPARAUMU BEACH 10 Aburoc Place$469,000ENJOY LIVING IN A GREAT LOCATIONSituated in a quiet sunny cul de sac, close to schools, this lovely homeoffers you 3 bedrooms, an office, a big open plan kitchen, family/diningroom & a separate lounge with great flow to the private sunny gardenView: Sunday 2.00-2.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID # PAR20248Jenny Snowden 027 457 2321

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PARAPARAUMU BEACH 13 Chums Road$299,000MOVE IN NOW!What a find!! Well presented family home offers you open plan living withfireplace & DVS system. Space for the kids to play. Full size section withfruit trees. Let this be your opportunity.View: Sunday 3.00-3.30pmrwwaikanae.co.nz ID# WKN20031Janet Wehipeihana 027 452 5453

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PARAPARAUMU BEACH 13 Eatwell Avenue$369,000OVERLOOKING WORLD CLASS GREENSWow! This is a true family home oozing character and style. Nestledhigh, proudly over looking our world famous golf course, not to mentionour fabulous sunsets. 3 bedrooms, study & rumpus enable space for all.View: Sunday 2.00-2.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID# PAR20236Rachael Steinmetz 027 488 7455

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PARAPARAUMU BEACH 137 Guildford Drive$459,000ENTERTAIN THE IDEA.........of living in this beautifully presented, sunny 3 double bedroom home.Great indoor/outdoor flow with bi-fold windows that open out to theprivate garden area. Underfloor heating to warm the winter nights.View: Sunday 3.00-3.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID# PAR20259Carla Thompson 027 274 6073

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PARAPARAUMU BEACH 20 Pateke Way$689,000SIMPLY STUNNINGThis outstanding contemporary home offers an abundance of space,comfort & luxury. With five bedrooms, two generous living spaces, twofabulous bathrooms & large section your family package is complete.View: Sunday 1.00-1.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID# PAR20254Rachael Steinmetz 027 488 7455

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PARAPARAUMU 17 Linwood Drive$299,000COME A-RUNNING ON THIS ONE!Walk through the gate to your private backyard with decking to enjoythe sun. The large open plan living encompasses a modern kitchen &woodburner for cosy comfort. Be secure with complete fencing.View: Sunday 3.00-3.30pmrwwaikanae.co.nz ID# WKN20037Janet Wehipeihana 027 452 5453

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PARAPARAUMU 43 Quadrant Heights$495,000MAJESTIC IN MIDLANDSImmaculate home with 3 bedrooms plus study and 2 living areas,designed for modern living. Low maintenance brick and boardconstruction with a stunning entrance way and easy care gardens.View: Sunday 1.00-1.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID# WKN20036Ross Vessey 021 213 3050

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PARAPARAUMU 99c Ruapehu Street$269,000FIRST HOME OR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!!!1920's cottage with 3 bedrooms, heat pump & polished floors. Thisis an opportunity for the character lover. Buy or rent out then possiblydevelop in the future. Owners have bought elsewhere!View: Sunday 1.00-1.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID# PAR20262Carla Thompson 027 274 6073

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RAUMATI BEACH 27 Fincham Road$339,000DRIVE RIGHT ON IN!Here's a 1/4 acre nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac & close to RaumatiVillage. Room for kids & pets to stretch out in the garden. A cosy homewith open plan living & two bathrooms.View: Sunday 12.00-12.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID# WKN20024Janet Wehipeihana 027 452 5453

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RAUMATI BEACH 88 Hillcrest Road$269,000STARTING UP OR SLOWING DOWN?This cosy, private rear unit is in popular Raumati Beach. Featuringmodern kitchen, three bedrooms, single garage and flat fenced section.Fantastically located for schools, shops and transport.View: Sunday 12.00-12.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID# PAR20272Carla Thompson 027 274 6073

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RAUMATI 7 Wedgewood Grove$329,000SIZE SUPRISE!4 bedroom home with a great garden in a cul-de-sac so close toParaparaumu's town centre. Enjoy sitting on the decking that surroundstwo sides of the house, maximising the all day sunshine.View: Sunday 1.00-1.30pmrwwaikanae.co.nz ID# WKN20041Janet Wehipeihana 027 452 5453

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TE HORO 237 Pukenamu Road$579,000ALMOST LIKE TWO HOUSES.......with having an extra 92 sqm double garage. You could work fromhome or extend your hobbies list. For the family the home offers 4bedrooms, family living areas & formal lounge on 12,180m2 (approx).View: Sunday 1.00-1.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID# PAR20137Carla Thompson 027 274 6073

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WAIKANAE 39 Belvedere Ave$339,000LOCATION.... PERFECT!Ideal for the professional or retired couple. 2 bedroom stand alone, splitbrick, low maintenance home located within easy walking distance tobus & train. Positioned on sunny full size section with fruit trees.View: Thursday & Sunday 2.00-2.30pmrwwaikanae.co.nz ID# WKN20040Ross Vessey 021 213 3050

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WAIKANAE 25 Kapanui Road$319,000INVESTOR ALERT, NOT TO BE MISSED!Three bedrooms and low maintenance make this a popular package.Two conservatories mean that there is always a place in the sun for you.Vendors want to remain in this home as tenants post sale.View: Sunday 12.00-12.30pmrwwaikanae.co.nz ID# WKN20032Brian Coddington 027 559 8629

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WAIKANAE 40a Kapanui Road$329,000LOCATION! CONVENIENCE PLUS!Sunny 3 bedroom unit with 2 bathrooms, separate dining & large livingarea is perfect for the retired or professional couple. Walking distance toWaikanae village. A low maintenance, quality place to call home.View: Sunday 3.00-3.30pmrwwaikanae.co.nz ID# WKN20038Ross Vessey 021 213 3050

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