Page 3Dame Reddy’s Page 9Gutbuster goes Ruapehu trip hi’ tech’ Up to $300 CASH BACK! AU-7522888AM see in-store for details Ruapehu Press 52 Bell Road Taumarunui Wednesday, April 12, 2017 ruapehupress.co.nz Volunteers’ big night celebrates big deeds Whakapapa Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Phil Smith [pictured centre] is rewarded for 35 years of service to the brigade at a special function on Friday night. FULL STORY P7 PHOTO: JOHN CHAPMAN Timber Trail’s $3.2million lodge FRANCES FERGUSON Maunsell said the Department of ‘‘We understand how important it is for us under the Maniapoto Mandate. Conservation has been a big help ‘‘It is something we are looking Unresolved land issues were in the lodge’s development. to look after this place and we fully intend at rectifying for our people, for the set aside as iwi joined in soli- ‘‘There’s been a few times to leave it in a better state than what we long term. It was important to be darity to celebrate the opening of we’ve thought ‘how the hell are here to say the iwi is still here and the Timber Trail Lodge. we going to get past this obstacle?’ found it.’’ we are very much part of the National MP for King Country but with some negotiation and Bruce Maunsell area.’’ and Taranaki Barbara Kuriger open mindedness it’s happened. A second wing, with 25 beds, officially opened the only on-trail ‘‘We understand how import- About 20 members of the Saint Rowyne Yeatman from Ngaati will open in October and Timber accommodation in the Pureora ant it is for us to look after this Petersburg Cycling Club in Rereahu said there were mixed Trail Adventures Ltd also has a Forest on Friday. place and we fully intend to leave Russia have already booked a stay feelings about the development concession to build cabins beside The $3.2million lodge is situ- it in a better state than what we at the lodge in December. and conservation issues on the the lodge. ated at the halfway point of the found it.’’ ‘‘We really see Pureora can be land. Funding came from a mix of 84km trail, which is part of the NZ Maunsell is confident the lodge the jewel in the crown of conser- ‘‘There’s still a question mark private and public investment, Cycle Trail. will be a significant contributor to vation in the North Island, about claims so should those including a $1.2million grant from Timber Trail Lodge director the economy, attracting local and especially. A real star in the NZ claims be to get this back that’s Tourism Growth Partnership in and operations manager Bruce international visitors. sense and it should be.’’ another korero. It’s currently 2016. Taumarunui Your most experienced and trusted Rental Company P 07 896 8700 | [email protected] Proud contributor to www.realestate.co.nz 2 RUAPEHU PRESS, APRIL 12, 2017 stuff.co.nz YOUR PAPER, YOUR PLACE 1. WOODCHOPPING MEMORIAL This newspaper is subject to NZ Press Held on Friday at the Manunui Club Council procedures. FROM as part of a fundraiser for Kaitupeka A complaint must first Marae starts at 9am. be directed in writing, THE within one month of EDITOR 2. RURAL SPORT publication, to the editor’s email address. CENTENNIAL If not satisfied with the response, the complaint may be referred to the Fun family day out held at Retaruke Press Council. PO Box 10-879, Valley on Saturday. The Terrace, Wellington 6143. Or use the online complaint form at John Clarke, aka Fred Dagg, 3. EASTER ROCK HUNT www.presscouncil.org.nz Please probably sums up this week and Held at the Taumarunui Polocrosse include copies of the article and all last better than most. grounds in Manunui starting at 1 correspondence with the publication. Quite frankly, if it weren’t for 11am this Sunday. our gumboots, where would we be? 4. GUTBUSTER CONTENTS Weather aside, there has still A fun road cycle and fun run will be Conversations P5 been plenty to celebrate right held this Sunday starting at 11am in What’s On P6 around our fair region this week Seddon St, Raetihi. Puzzles P11 and today’s paper highlights a chunk of that. 5. KAITIEKE SPORTS The opening of the Timber to do list CENTENNIAL Trail Lodge marks the beginning Fun family day out will be held at 2 3 of a new chapter for the trail and the Kaitieke Domain on Monday. is something we should be shouting about to the world. There are plenty of hidden gems around this region - pockets of pure gold in our towns and villages and rural areas - that we need to share with each other, the rest of the country and the world. 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Ricky Cribb Enquiries to 027 4711 272 Phone: 07 895 7525 / 027 241 0691 18 Marae St Nau mai Haere mai He is so rich in kindness and grace that He purchased our freedom with the blood of His Son and forgave our sins. stuff.co.nz APRIL 12, 2017, RUAPEHU PRESS 3 Dame Reddy’s HOPE Trust farewells founding trustee, tireless worker A new trustee has been $16,000 for the trust. The money May 18 and donations of baking, appointed to the Taumarunui is used to provide help, support or donations for raffles are Hope Trust and positive experiences for greatly appreciated. Ruapehu trip Kerrie Buchanan has been individuals and families in Nominations are open and described as a valuable ‘‘behind Taumarunui, who are enduring letters can be sent to PO Box 138, the scenes’’ worker and will take debilitating, chronic, acute, or life Taumarunui. The current trustees FRANCES FERGUSON were working with youth and we’re over from Aroha Rudkin. threatening health issues. are Mrs Bradley, Kitrena Fullerton- impacting on lives for positive Trust chairperson Melana The trust is looking for gifts of Smith, Mabel Hune, Yvonne Higgs The Governor General left Tau- careers. She really wanted one-on- Bradley said Rudkin had worked fine bone china cups, plates and and Kerrie Buchanan. marunui impressed with the range one with the students.‘‘ tirelessly. She praised her saucers, vases for flowers or jugs The Hope Trust was originally of initiatives on offer after a three- The success of the programme dedication and passion. of any style or size to use for their set up in support of Rudkin’s day tour of the King Country. was proudly announced with 54 Last year’s high tea was a annual high tea. daughter, Heidi, who was Dame Patsy Reddy and Sir David students graduating this year. resounding success, raising A cake stall is scheduled for diagnosed with cancer. Gascoigne were given a first-hand A ‘‘passport to work’’ process experience of trade training which helps students secure employ- opportunities for youth. ment had Dame Reddy impressed A tour of the Taumarunui Trade with the courses high success rate. Training Centre in ‘‘I saw a similar pro- Matapuna left a lasting gramme in Gisborne and impression. the Police run it. 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