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Vol. 32, No. 1, January 14, 2016 52 Ingestre Street, PO Box 325, Wanganui. Phone 345 3666 or 345 3655, fax 345 2644, email [email protected] Searching for snow leopards in Afghanistan him of the latest security vodka. BY DOUG DAVIDSON risks.” But Ashley is committed “The local villagers are Ashley Vosper was in Wanganui re- friendly and are accepting with animals having being cently, with his wife Jenny, visiting Jen- of the project and of for- based in the Congo for up ny’s parents Trevor and Helen MacKay. eigners,” he says. They are to ten years specialising in Shia Muslims and distrust monkeys and even discov- He lives from April to for the New York based the Taliban who are Sunni ering a new species. After November in a village in World Wildlife Conserva- Muslims and so if there meeting Jenny in England Wakhan National Park tion Society. They do have was a threat, Ashley says, doing her OE, they came in Afghanistan searching solar power and he has “they would warn me. I to Wanganui to get mar- for snow leopards. When access to the internet and would grab my go-bag ried and for Ashley to winter strikes he has to to TV via a satellite dish. with passport and mon- study zoology and Ecol- get out as the tempera- The villagers were aware ey and cross the nearby ogy at Massey University. tures can get as low as of Afghanistan playing border with Tajikistan. I He describes himself as minus 20c and roads be- in the Cricket World Cup would be arrested and put half kiwi with his mother come unusable. in New Zealand early in in prison for a few days being a New Zealander. His assignment is “no 2015. However, this can but that would be a lot bet- After the Congo he was walk in the park.” He is have a downside he says, ter than being taken by the offered a desk job but he the only foreigner in the as much of the news is Taliban.” The range of food is lim- enjoy and what I am good trained experts working or daily emails advising ited. Much of it is grown at.” There was a possible for the animals, so regular job in Mongolia but the chance to observe a snow and rice. He has sheep or leopard won him over to goat meat once a month Afghanistan. with some onions and car- He says that the Wakhan rots. Any other food he National Park was set up has to bring in with him. Ashley and Jenny Vosper He admits that life can get for snow leopards. Ashley about 80 to 100 of them animals. Villagers will it does nothing to support boring working six days says that the leopards are with only 4,000 world- kill them in retaliation or the project which is reli- a week and no real social “very elusive,” and he is wide. Their habitat is high for their fur. While the Af- ant on funding arranged life apart from an occa- yet to see one. They esti- up and they hunt ibex but ghan government set up by the WWCS. sional bottle of Tajistan mate that the park hosts will also kill domestic the National Park in 2014, Continued on page 2

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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 - 1 Check out what’s in this week’s RCP Te Araheke Mountain Bike tracks to be I admire people like Ashley and Jenny – see our front page story on ofﬁcially opened this Sunday ‘Searching for snow leopards in Afghanistan’ – but A series of moun- I haven’t the courage to do tain bike tracks based what they do. It is a fasci- around Lakes Wir- nating life especially for itoa and Pauri will Ashley. We should arrange a public talk with him the this Sunday at 11am. next time he comes to Together the tracks are Whanganui. called ‘Te Araheke’ or A recent highlight for Doug Davidson, “the migratory path of me was having a lesson journalist@ the eel.” Those at the rivercitypress.co.nz opening will be offered 6). I enjoyed it so much sity; and to Chris Moisa a guided cycle tour in that I bought a lesson for for having his very read- different groups from my daughter in a four able novel published (page grandparents with their seater plane, so she could 18). grandkids through to take her partner and their A special plug for the Ar- the keen type mountain daughter. thritis Anniversary Amble, bikers in lycra. Follow- There are three articles which is on Monday, Janu- ing the ride there will on Summer Programme ary 25. Sonia and Murray be a BBQ. trips. The trip to the Paen- Crawford’s garden is one The tracks are family garoa Scenic Reserve of the gardens (page 8) friendly and children (page 5) is this Friday, the and so is our garden (Doug will be excited by the trip to the Rimutaka Rail and Marion Davidson). As range of ‘wild animals’ Trail is on Saturday (page the brochure says “this is a hiding behind trees 7) and ‘Night Spotting at garden with mature trees or even in the open. Bushy Park’ (page 4) is but no overall plan except Spokesperson Mark on Friday evening, Janu- that there must be room for Humphreys advises ary 22. the grandchild to ride his that there will be a bike and kick a football.” Congratulations to Jes- competition to see how sica Brougham who has Tickets to 11 gardens are many of these animals, a rowing scholarship at only $12 each and are One of a display boards children can see. Washington State Univer- available from the i-Site. at the start of the two The tracks have been blocks of tracks developed by members of the Wanganui described as beginner Searching for snow leopards Mountain Bike Club, through to intermedi- especially Rozy and ate. They have some in Afghanistan Frank Rawlinson, with interesting names such Continued from page 1 recently a large bomb the assistance of the as Alcatraz (can you While life in the vil- went off which shook Probationary Service. get out of it?), Katipo, lage has its challenges, the house they were The tracks are on land Lakes View, Dragons, Ashley regards the capi- staying in. administered by the Pauri and Jungle. These tal Kabul as much more Jenny, who works in District Council. tracks are particularly dangerous. He has to England as a nurse and The tracks at Wiritoa suitable for family rides attend conference there teacher of palates, says and Pauri are linked and Mark says that a and their accommodation she no longer worries by a short section of big reason for develop- is surrounded by 20 foot about Ashley’s situation, road via Scountlands. ing these tracks is “to high walls and numerous saying “there is nothing Those at Wiritoa are allow families to enjoy security guards. To at- I can do about it.” She mainly at intermedi- mountain biking close tend the conference they hopes to visit him in ate level. They include to Wanganui.” travel a different route the village this year, de- a River Run through To get the most out of at a different time each pending on the security ‘Eeyore ‘gully, named mountain biking, it pays day. When he was there situation. after the donkeys in a to join the club. Check nearby paddock. The their website or contact tracks at Pauri are Mark on 343 7445.

Free Trialling the new track from left: Ken Pawson, Haig Elgar, Rozy Rawlinson. until you Spiritual wisdom on are 18. relationships Is there a secret to all with God! ance. You’ll learn new relationships? Find the A workshop based on ways to open your heart answers to common ques- the above booklet will be to love and enrich your tions of the heart includ- presented this month in relationship with God. ing the truth about Soul Whanganui, sponsored by This workshop is for mates, how to strengthen Eckankar NZ. Practical anyone wanting more Make an appointment today a marriage, and how to and spiritual tools will be love to give, more love know if a partnership is shared that have helped to get, and better relation- 06 345 3222 worth developing. others improve their re- ships with everyone in Discover wisdom on lationships. For example, their life. Visit us at Victoria House how to communicate bet- one of the spiritual ex- Sunday, January 24, 2–4 ercises included in this pm, Conference Room, 1a Rutland Street, Wanganui loved one dies, and how workshop may help you Community House. For to deepen your bond of break a pattern of poor more information call love with all life—and - 344 7057.

2 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 Discarded ﬁshing line a hazard to people, dogs and birds Local Castlecliff resi- become disorientated and ing it on the rocks, carry- dent, Claire Smit, walks had to be helped out of leading to death, possibly ing small scissors to cut her dogs down to the the tangled line. " + line free if it is already North Mole of Castle- Claire decided she get tangled in the lines entangled and to use the cliff Beach. She has needed to do something and if they struggle, the noticed good numbers about it and has started line is likely to cut into their bodies. If they in- to minimize the risk of the ‘Recreational Fish- line. She soon picked up gest the line, the plastic breakage. ing Area’ through to the a large plastic bag of the in their stomach is likely * %R - North Mole itself. It is "&- to restrict how much food mental health team ad- not uncommon, she says, ers asked her what she they can digest. Hooks, to to see 25 to 30 people was doing, seemingly a dog, might come across lines and hooks on the - not aware of the potential as a tempting morsel but beach is considered litter- "# danger of the discarded ing, which is an offence, families around it can get " ' /9" R quite busy. " % On the down side, how- The problems caused are three bins close to the prosecute. They told RCP % by the discarded line and - increasingly aware of hooks and the remains of which helps and when ers who clean up after the amount and length the Mountain to the Sea " * - "P line complete, some- hooks could cause a seri- pleted, it will go down At least some of the dis- times, with sinkers and ous problem if walked on, to the North Mole and carded hooks and sink- hooks lying around. It especially for children so hopes facilities will ers were put to good use. came home to her when playing in the area, the "' While taking the picture a she met an elderly man for dogs and the lines can - look and was happy to ac- around his legs. He had - cept the discarded items. Jessica awarded full rowing scholarship at Washington State University

Jessica Brougham Rowing Club. started rowing at the end She did extremely well of her year nine year but #R saw it only as a summer %=- sport. Liking it and do- tested last season. At the ing well, she rowed for North Island Club Cham- Wanganui Collegiate for pionships she was part of - the Gold Women’s Club ing to St Peters in Cam- Four, the Gold Women’s bridge for a year. She % returned to Wanganui in the Women’s Club last year and rowed for Quad and a bronze in the Aramoho Wanganui Women’s under 19 dou-

ble. At the Maadi Cup she won gold in the Girls New Zealand Secondary under 18 double. School Championships As a result she was selected to trial for the New Zealand Juniors and afterwards secured a four year full rowing Scholarship at Washing- @X"* and is ranked eighth in the USA. She is studying psychology and is not too sure what she will studies. Jessica’s outstanding results for AWRC were under Head Coach Ian Weenink. Barbara Ham- mond from the AWRC said that Jessica “is a member, attending working bees and helping in the organisation of fund "P Jessica was able to club by securing a Wan- ganui Toyota sponsored R in this upcoming season. RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 - 3 Check out the wild Taranaki and Manawatu-Whanganui life in the evening at regional economic outlook turns up Taranaki and Manawa- a major household item. - situation would improve tu-Whanganui have seen The regional breakdown - or weaken in the next Bushy Park - of the Westpac McDer- ty over the future in this 12 months, and indica- ment in outlook for the mott Miller Consumer dairy and oil sector-dom- regional economy, ac- % \ inated region,” said Mr vehicle purchases are Dusk is when the cording to the Decem- Taranaki and Manawatu- Norman. “For instance, subdued across much of night insects come out ber Westpac McDermott Whanganui rebound to the region had the sec- the region. Consumers and participants on the Miller Regional Econom- 104.7, up 2.8 points over ond lowest proportion of will wait and see what Summer Programme % " & the September result. This people believing that now happens to commodity will have the chance to net 9% of respondents was still well below the was a good time to buy a check them out at Bushy were upbeat, vastly better national average of 110.7, big ticket household item. rises much further.” Park. Trip leader, Esther than in September, when which was up 4.7 points Optimists and pessimists The survey was con- Williams, says that last a net 15% of respondents for the quarter. were balanced on whether ducted over the period year a highlight was were pessimistic about “The regional consumer households’ economic December 1-11, 2015. seeing the scarab beetle, the region’s economic otherwise known as the outlook. Christmas Beetle, with “Taranaki and Manawa- Annual Sommerset Village its metallic green wings tu-Whanganui are major coming out of the leaf dairy regions, and their litter. Some people might @ - Games to take place in be initially frightened but ed dairy’s challenges,” Esther says think of what said Westpac Industry the 160mm beetle thinks Economist David Nor- February of our size. man. “Since then, the Esther points out that dairy payout forecast has she can’t guarantee risen, with a commensu- what insects will be on show, however, but the - wetas should be starting Scarab beetle dence although the latest to sing along with the reading is certainly not dleback, (Tieke) and the This covers the cost of a moreporks. She says that " Stitchbird (Hihi). Esther barbeque. The trip is on hearing the both of them At the same time, Tarana- says that “it was exciting Friday, January 22 and is “absolutely wonder- ki continues to bear the to be part of the transloca- the bus leaves at 4.30pm ful.” There will be plenty brunt of low oil prices – tion of these birds.” returning at 10.30pm. Es- of birds and ‘creepy this means very little new The trip is very much ther will be buying glow crawlies.’ exploration activity is family friendly especially sticks and says that “it is There are some birds happening there, affect- with the pricing structure. magic for the kids to hold reintroduced into Bushy ing jobs and dampening A family ticket for one on to them at night.” Park to see and listen to. - or two adults and up to The “voyage of discov- They include the Robin dence.” (Toutouwai), the Sad- four children costs $40. ery” will end in front of the house and with the Separately, the Westpac lights on there will be McDermott Miller survey Published by the River City Press, 52 Ingestre Street, Wanganui, plenty of insects com- also examines consumer PO Box 325, phone 345 3655. ing out – but so will the Copyright: River City Press produces and/or publishes advertise- moreporks happy that it is index that summarises ments strictly on the basis that River City Press is entitled to and feeding time for them. responses to questions in- owns the copyright in the advertisement so far as the copyright For more information cluding how respondents relates to publication or reproduction for publication in any newspaper, magazine or similar periodical or to broadcasting and to book go to the i-Site. situation, and their cur- of the advertisement. rent willingness to buy Allison preparing to bowl with David Houghton, Ewan Phillips and Duncan McKenzie watching The Olympic Games the regular ‘Happy Hour’ leading male and female are in 2016 but so are also on a Friday, when the point scorers. These the Sommerset Village medals are presented and were cups originally Games. The location a BBQ is held. given to leading tennis might not be as exotic Day one on Monday, players in recognition and the records might be February 15 starts with for winning the most not as quick or as long but mini putt competitions number of champion- for the residents of Som- although there is a Games ships at the Wanganui merset, the events will be Opening. No mention is East tennis club. When NEXT OPEN HOME: keenly competed in, keep- made of any marching or the club was sold, Som- 2-3pm, Sunday ing up a tradition of over merset bought the land ten years. however. In the afternoon and tennis players had to 24 January 2016 Chairperson of the Resi- is petanque. Tuesday sees go to the Central Wan- dents Committee, Alli- indoor bowls in the morn- ganui club. Peter Ellery, son Campbell, says that ing and golf croquet in the the male champion ten- last year over half of the afternoon. nis player, spoke about residents competed. Ad- Day three on the the history at one of the mittedly that number was Wednesday has out- talks at Sommerset and boosted by the quoits and donated his cup to the Hit the Target competition through to Thursday. The village. Liz Helleur, the on the Friday for the less other event on Thursday female tennis champion, physically mobile resi- is table tennis. On the Fri- lives at the village and dents. It is also possible day there is also an Eight she also donated her cup that they saw a connection Ball competition. to be used for the Village Hassle free retirement this summer between those events and There are cups for the Games. Abingdon Retirement Village Address: 22 Oakland Avenue, St Johns Hill Enliven’s Abingdon Retirement Village offers comfort, security and peace of mind so you can focus on the things you really love. Our refurbished one-bedroom villas are set amongst sunny gardens and beautiful native trees on picturesque site at St John’s Hill. These gorgeous villas surround Abingdon House - the village’s community centre where residents often meet to socialise or enjoy a shared meal. So many residents tell us they wish they’d made the move sooner. Call the village sales agent John Bell on 06 349 1494 to find out more. www.enlivencentral.org.nz | 0800 36 54 83 4 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 Visit a ‘Mainland Island’ close LETTER - Remembering Elvis Dear editor All of the above caused too much Elvis Presley was a great man and stress. He then became over reliant talented musician, actor, singer, on prescription medicines. He was to Taihape entertainer and Christian. not a problem drinker. Most people prob- I lamented the loss of Mr Presley His concert performance in 1975 ably have never heard of because it did not appear he should in Hawaii was not given good ‘Paengaroa Scenic Re- have died. reviews. serve’ about 20 minutes It seemed that from 1970-1977 his There were many entertainers west of Taihape but it is a personal and professional life was during Elvis’ career and he had the special place for plants. A in decline and his health suffered. title of “King”. Department of Conserva- There were three contributing fac- Elvis lived in a place he called tion brochure says “it has tors: Graceland. This refers to the Gra- a remarkable concentra- - Pressure from his manager and cious Love of God and the music tion of divaricating plants father note of Grace, the Land of Love. for any similar sized area - His separation from his beloved I hope Jesus Christ, the “King of in New Zealand making wife, Priscilla Israel” welcomed Elvis Presley into it a botanical treasure - His favourite food was a combi- the Pearl Gates of Heaven. Long trove.” nation on peanut butter, bacon and live the memory of Elvis! Joyous Divaricating plants jelly or banana on bread; a very un- Noel! are described as “the healthful food when mixed together. - Curly Philips ugly ducklings of the plant world” starting out as twiggy plants with small leaves but once about three metres high, they develop lush green leaves. Colin Ogle is an expert not only on plants but also on Paengaroa having visited there many times since the 1970s. When DOC renewed the track and signage into the re- Colin at Paengaroa serve back in 2008, Colin the 150 metres through the member of the daisy fam- by DOC. These are areas was invited to cut the rib- bush to the top. Colin says ily. Colin said that it was of forest in rural New Zea- bon in acknowledgment thought that there were land that are intensively of his long involvement. are great views across to only 130 in New Zealand managed in an attempt He will be leading the Ruapehu.” with 90% around Taihape to create the equivalent trip, a new one for the There are some outstand- until someone discov- of offshore islands on the Whanganui Summer Pro- ing examples of kahikatea, ered another 400, east of mainland. gramme with Esther Wil- matai and totara trees with Masterton. The reason The trip takes place on liams helping out. one kahikatea dated as be- for its decline, according January 15. The bus is al- Once arriving at Paen- ing 716 years old and a to Colin, is probably too garoa and crossing the matai at 1358 years. much competition by ex- are interested book your swing bridge, participants There are some of the otic grasses and weeds for place at the i-Site where will have the choice of rarest plants in New Zea- seedlings to survive. you can get a copy of the following the river to the land located at Paengaroa, Paengaroa is one of six full Whanganui Summer rail line and back or climb including an indigenous mainland islands managed Programme.

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 - 5 Ever thought about ﬂying a plane? Hamish McDouall to contest Mayoralty Recommendation - give it a go position this year The Wanganui Aero get an accurate meas- Deputy Mayor Hamish club offered River McDouall will contest the City Press the chance Whanganui mayoralty this to experience what it hands. year with the endorsement Wieland emphasises of current Mayor Annette – under the guidance "{ Main, who recently an- of Flight Instructor points out that for the nounced she would be step- Wieland Kuhn. I had Viper there are two fuel ping down at the next elec- never really considered tanks, two spark plugs, tion. the idea before, but if two fuel pumps - al- Mr McDouall is a two- Richie McCaw can do though only one of each term Councillor, lawyer and it, why not an ageing is required. There is a author, and candidate in the journalist? battery backup to the last three general elections. I had my doubts on generator which gives “Annette was clear that she the day – it was a bit |} would only step down if she windy – probably too time if needed. If the #- strong for a small, worst ever happened – ganui would be in good 600kgs two seater the plane has its own hands. I have worked close- Viper plane? But no inbuilt parachute for ly with her over the last two Hamish McDouall – Wieland said it was the whole plane and its - challenges – but equally not a problem as the occupants. dence is very gratifying.” so is climate change and wind was coming off After a brief phys- As Mayor, McDouall its dramatic effect on our the sea, (less turbulent ics lesson explaining would not contest the 2017 weather. “The June rain than off land), was not M general election for Labour. event was something we gusty and we would an ex history teacher “I wouldn’t consider doing must learn from – and I soon climb above any – Wieland pulled the two such important jobs. My will be pushing environ- turbulence. plane out of the hanger, focus would be completely mental concerns if elected If you have any we got in and then on Council business. I intend as mayor. There is no econ- worries about safety – went through another to be a full-time mayor.” He omy without a sustainable don’t. Wieland carries systems check. Finally, Flight Instructor Wieland Kuhn says that his central gov- environment.” out a detailed safety although it wasn’t all ernment ambitions are on Employment has to be a " that long, and I appreci- ‘joy stick’ to control di- mothers perhaps rueing pause, rather than stopped. key focus – and Mr McD- He cleans the wind- ated the Wieland’s low rection and speed (left/ very reasonable with a missed opportunity. “At the moment my goals ouall wants to see growth screen, checks the air key explanations and right, up/down) Going prices starting from $59. If someone did want to are very locally focused”, in quality jobs. “We have a intakes, the suspension, simple instructions, we over land there was a Another option is to go sit their pilot’s licence, he says. willing workforce in Whan- tyres, fuel cap (has to were ready. bit of turbulence but for a four seater from Wieland says that three Whanganui has turned a ganui. We have unique sell- be facing backwards), _ Wieland’s advice was $89 and two passengers lessons a month for two corner, Mr McDouall stated, ing points for businesses. under the wings and was to steer the plane just to ignore it. can come for free. It years would be enough. but the positive momentum As mayor I believe I can go across the wings, lock on the ground, by using There was time see would make for a great Each of these lessons is needs to be continued. There out and encourage employ- pins and so on. the rudder feet controls. familiar sites from a birthday or Christmas 40 minutes long. were challenges ahead as ers to move here.” The fuel is checked Facing into the wind we different perspective, to present. For more information well. McDouall will also con- for any water droplets. were airborne before Two other RCP staff contact the Wanganui “The population has risen, tinue to pursue having The Viper burns 18 I could count to 10. pictures, wait for Air could have taken a Aero Club, next to the Council achieved a budget rates paid on Crown Land. litres an hour and a full Within a minute or two NZ to take off and then Wanganui Airport or go “I was very proud that the tank holds 100 litres we were close to Kai get ready for landing. on to sons. Both guys to wanganuiaeroclub@ 15 years, there’s a feeling of Local Government Confer- (enough to get you to Iwi, apparently travel- My job was to keep were also exhilarated clear.net.nz or phone energy and positivity, and a ence passed my remit over- Dunedin with about 45 ling at a ground speed the speed to around 70 by the experience and 345 0914. core group of Councillors whelmingly. Now I want to minutes of fuel left); of 200kph. This was the knots – Wieland did the are interested in taking - Doug Davidson, have pushed economic de- see that in law.” likewise oil levels. To time for me to use the landing. it further, with their RCP Journalist velopment which has given McDouall pays tribute to the business community Mayor Main. P_ “I would never have McDouall. stood against Annette. “Local government is She has been exactly what about relationships. Wheth- Whanganui needed after er that is with our entre- " @ preneurs, iwi, the District has enhanced our reputa- Health Board, or central tion, reduced out debt, and government relationships been strategically innova- are vital. As is teamwork - tive with Whanganui & any Mayor needs a council Partners, the Leading Edge that works as a team. I have strategy, a proven track record in both “Our styles are different, of these areas. but I hope to build on the Jobs, funding for rural effort and energy she has given to this city. We’ve of the waste-water treat- turned a corner, let’s accel- ment plant are three major erate out of it!”

6 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 Chance to visit signiﬁcant Committed local sport volunteer railway heritage site scoops prize for his efforts The Whanganui Sum- A well-known Whan- people wishing to show mer Programme's trip ganui sports personality their appreciation. over the Rimutaka Rail has won $2,000 worth Around seven people Trail this Saturday will of sports merchandise nominated Jason for particularly appeal to rail and an ‘ultimate team the November draw to buffs but also those in- experience’ for the thank him for his vol- terested in our history or team he supports as untary work with ‘First just want to enjoy a good reward for his outstand- Kicks Wanganui’ – an walk. Trip leader David ing contribution to lo- affordable 16-week Scoullar says the 18km cal sports volunteerism. football programme route is gently graded Jason King – a keen that focuses on skills which makes it ideal trip local football player acquisition for 4- to families with children. and commentator 6-year-olds. Jason It is also popular with – is one of 10 sport has been running the mountain bikers and dog Fell loco H199 leaves Cross Creek in 1955 - the volunteers nationwide programme for the past walkers. last train to ascend the Rimutaka incline. selected as winner of four years on Saturday "We are lucky to have as the $2,000 prize in the mornings at Wembley our guide Graeme Jupp, The railway captured attracted large crowds and November ‘Thank a Park in school terms who is steeped in the his- the attention of the com- national media coverage. Sport Maker’ campaign one and two. tory of the area and will munity as a scenic jour- David says interpreta- draw. Jason says: “I’m provide a commentary ney until sparks from the tion panels telling the Every year around delighted and humbled along the route," David colourful stories associ- one million Kiwis people have shown says. and burnt off all the bush. ated with the former rail volunteer to help make their appreciation by The Rimutaka railway In the meanwhile traf- line have been installed sport happen in New nominating me as a was built as part of an along the trail which also Zealand. This in- sport maker – this, and ambitious 1871 Govern- incline operation, once features restored railway cludes all the coaches, the fact I’ve been se- ment policy to construct a a marvel, became a slow bridges, historic tunnels umpires, managers, lected as a winner, was national railway network and expensive bottleneck. and remnants of the ac- referees, ball boys a great surprise! to attract immigrants and In 1936 the Evening Post tivities at Cross Creek. and girls, and admin- “What I love most is to help improve New wrote: "The Rimutaka in- As well, there are plenty istrators who give up the reward of seeing Zealand’s economic base. cline was an interesting of photo opportunities their time freely and the kids develop. Some The aim was to link agri- experience for travellers, and a viewing platform willingly to help others of them have never cultural hinterlands with and before the hills were between the Summit and play sport. In 2013, touched a ball in their major ports like Welling- denuded of forest the trip Siberia Tunnels offers a Sport New Zealand and life and, by the end of ton. provided a picturesque panoramic view of the Lotto NZ got together the season, they are From 1878 specially- and awe-inspiring experi- engine route coming up to launch the ‘Thank a loving it – kicking a built Fell engines climbed ence. It is now a dull and from Cross Creek. Sport Maker’ campaign ball and playing the Jason King (Photo by Sport Wanganui) the Rimutaka incline wearisome journey." The Conservation De- to reward and recognise sport. It’s worth every for 77 years connecting Today, however, the partment and the Wel- these unsung heroes on moment!” grown so much since we have in our sports Wellington and the Wai- incline is regarded as a lington Regional Council the side-lines. Jason is also involved he joined First Kicks”; volunteers. Well done, rarapa. Constructing this special part of our historic jointly manage the incline It’s part of a partner- with the Wanganui “The kids absolutely Jason, you deserve it!” railway across the rugged heritage and one of the 10 as the Rimutaka Rail Trail ship between Lotto NZ, Marist Football Club, love it and get lots out Every quarter, 10 Rimutaka Ranges was a which opened in 1987. Sport New Zealand and running the training of it and develop new deserving sport makers huge technological chal- heritage sites in the world. On the way home the regional sports trusts and helping many of skills each week thanks nationwide win $2,000 lenge. A tunnel was the It has made its mark in the group will visit the Fell (RST’s) nationwide. the youth with their to Jason – he is such an worth of sporting mer- preferred option but could following ways: Locomotive Museum at Sport Whanganui fa- football goals. inspiration”. chandise to help them not be afforded, so the # - Featherston which is full cilitates the programme Comments from the Sport Whanganui’s do what they do best. "temporary" solution was markable how mainte- of memorabilia of the era in the Whanganui, people who nominated CEO Danny Jonas says: One of these winners a steep mountain railway. nance staff kept the origi- and the route, including Rangitikei and Ruap- Jason include: “Jason R- also wins an ultimate The innovative Fell nal equipment operating the last H class Fell loco, ehu region. and his wife Christie dence and helping them team experience. mountain railway system reliably at full power for H199. The trip begins at Candidates go into and their team of vol- achieve their personal The next ‘Thank a had a special set of hori- 77 years. 7am and will return at the quarterly draw for unteers put on the most best through sport is at Sport Maker’ draw will zontal inner wheels which # # approximately 8.30pm. the chance to win the amazing football pro- the heart of what Jason take place in February gripped a raised centre community, the aged David advises people to sports merchandise gramme”; “If it wasn’t "{- 2016, so head online rail, pulling the locomo- equipment became a cul- wear sturdy footwear for prize and an ‘ultimate for Jason, my son mitment, passion, and to nominate a special tive up the steep incline tural legend, with many team experience’ for would not have learned the time and energy he sport maker in your on the range’s eastern personal experiences of bring their own food and the team they support so much about football puts, in represent some life: www.lottovolun- the journey recorded and drink and a torch for the when nominated by M of the best qualities teers.co.nz. climbed 265m in 4km. published. A children's tunnels. Within a few decades story was even written The cost is $59 for the Fell system became about it - Freddy the Fell adults and $40 for chil- old technology. Little up- Engine, by Peter Walsh. dren - which includes dating was done because # entry to the museum and ~ Tawhero Golf results ~ a replacement Rimutaka their families, Cross afternoon tea there. Book tunnel was planned. Two Creek became this coun- at the Whanganui i-Site Tawhero Nine Hole – Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Ladies - Division 1: Frances Harrison 23, Karen world wars and a depres- try's most legendary rail- Visitors' Centre, phone Twenty eight players participated in today’s play. Clark and Sheila Young 22 c/b; Division 2: Helen sion delayed this until way settlement. The clo- 349 0508 or 0800 926 Competition 1: Monthly Medal - Round 2. Donaldson 29, Elizabeth Lennox 27, Priscilla Fonseka 1955. sure of the incline in 1955 426. Ladies - Division 1: Frances Harrison 31, Karen and Jackie Downes 20 (c/b). Clark and Sheila Young 32 c/b; Division 2: Helen Don- Men - Division 1: Sam McGregor 24, Brian McGin- aldson 25, Elizabeth Lennox 27, Priscilla Fonseka and ness 22, Tom Clark 21; Division 2: Maurie Edwards Jackie Downes 34 (c/b). 25, Leo Boyle 24, Allen Wills 21. Men - Division 1: Sam McGregor 28, Brian McGin- Today’s Twos: Karen Clark and Sam McGregor - ness 30, Tom Clark 31; Division 2: Maurie Edwards Both Hole 7. 27, Leo Boyle 28, Allen Wills 31. #=" RESIDENTIAL Competition 2: Munro Rosebowl - Stableford - Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 200851 Taupo Quay 06 345 7714 Round 2. Final Notice MORTGAGEE AUCTION WEB ID WGU46936 WAVERLEY 31 Hussey Street Have you ever considered an affordable lifestyle option, investment or a weekend project? Three bedrooms set on approximately 1784 sq m. Bring the toolbox and paint brush to rejuvenate this Waverley property. Terms and conditions are available on request or from our showroom at 51 Taupo Quay Wanganui. 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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 - 7 Earthquake upgrade for Alexander Research and Heritage Library The Alexander Research Aramoho garden features in and Heritage Library in Queens Park is the latest Whanganui District Arthritis Garden Ramble Council building undergo- ing structural work as part strengthening programme. “The work includes the construction of additional internal foundations, rein- forcing concrete pilasters, strengthening the connec- Murray tions between the wall and reading in his the roof, securing inner fern house and outer brick work, ex- - lets,” says Deputy Proper- ty Manager Leighton Toy. “Whanganui business DML Construction has been awarded the Work is undertaken on securing inner and outer brick work $605,000 contract for the building work while local surrounding the Alexander Gallery, so people won’t and the ease of access architect Bruce Dickson Library, including parking within the central city is spaces, will be closed to parking in this area. "P When Murray and So- growing downwards are their bath house complete @ the public during the con- The Alexander Research Other Council build- % planted through a hole in with a cast iron, claw foot the architectural and cost struction. Temporary traf- and Heritage Library has ings which are part of & the bucket. These need no bath tub heated by a gas consulting aspect of the a temporary home at 62 - the garden was “function- staking although he does burner. A separate section project. eCubed will work until the project is com- Ridgway Street while the ening programme in- al and lacking in imagina- " { is where there is a brazier - pleted, which is expected clude the Sarjeant Gal- tion.” Murray set out to has done it for a number made from an old hot wa- tilation systems and Opus to be within a year’s time. upgrade is completed. It lery Te Whare O Rehua turn the “back garden of of years and this year’s " { - International has designed \ is open from10am to 5pm Whanganui, the Royal a large high maintenance crops are looking espe- cycling stuff. A pergola is the structural seismic from Monday to Friday. Wanganui Opera House, lawn area into a large high cially good. made of army surplus tent strengthening component = %- * Whanganui Regional maintenance fruit and They seldom need to poles and matching bed of the project.” tral City Library, behind been extended for the li- Museum and the War Me- P buy tomatoes or many ends. But you wouldn’t The area immediately the Queens Park Sarjeant brary’s temporary location morial Centre. clearly succeeded. The _- know it – unless Murray local Arthritis Society ray has built a glass told you. Another exam- asked them if they were house. It comes complete ple is a bird bath made up - with lead light windows den as part of their annual - Whanganui streets recall WWI & # collected. Likewise in the " David Scoullar is writ- tion was strategically Garden Ramble” and they fern house. The lead light * ing a series on streets of correct. Jellicoe later were happy to oblige. combined with a water Whanganui associated @ There is a lot to see. feature and the chance section for the chooks with WW1. \- Check out the tomato to play classical music, and plenty of fruit trees @ plants hanging on the makes it a great place to – around 35 at last count. Jellicoe Street - named at the Admiralty and the fence. Murray has built \"{ He has two ‘peachcots’ after Naval Commander platforms for buckets and the garden should be pret- In a patriotic gesture af- has tomatoes growing ty as well as functional. ultimate in fruit.” ter World War One many end of 1917. He was cre- up and down. The ones Another building is Whanganui street names ated Viscount Jellicoe of another thing to look at is were altered. Mackay Scapa Flow in 1918. the range of clocks Mur- St, named after a former While presiding as the ray has used hanging in mayor, became Jellicoe so many places that you St after Lord Jellicoe. New Zealand from 1920 Admiral of the Fleet what the time is. John Rushworth Jel- as Grand Master of Tickets for the Arthritis licoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe, New Zealand's Masonic Garden Ramble which - Grand Lodge. takes place on Monday, " { January 25, can be pur- Anglo-Egyptian War and chased from Mitre 10 the Boxer Rebellion and _ @ commanded the Grand Free introduction to Centre, Wanganui Garden Fleet at the Battle of Jut- Centre and the i-Site. land in May 1916, history's only major clash of ‘Why Meditate?’ dreadnoughts, albeit an " Meditation is recom- { mended by many or- during the battle remains ganisations as a way to not only cope with the historians describing Jel- licoe as too cautious and other historians faulting " - the battlecruiser com- ple can be reluctant as & = they don’t know how to + - start or feel that they are ous tactical errors. Jel- licoe certainly made no that may be one reason to meditate. If you want to was criticised for not pur- " At the time the British an opportunity to do so on public were disappointed February 4. Meditation class teacher = scale of the Battle of Tra- to come along to a free Gen Demo falgar. public talk in Whanganui Churchill described Jel- on Thursday, February 4, from 6 to 7pm. There is licoe later as "the only to try out a guided medi- problems and help reduce - man on either side who tation and to hear how stress and tension. ryone is welcome. could lose the war in an easily anyone can practise It will be at the Whan- For further information afternoon" - essentially meditation. She will also ganui Community Arts go to www.meditatin- hinting that Jellicoe's explain how mindfulness Centre – Awa Room, on palmerstonnorth.org or decision to prefer cau- meditation can offer prac- Thursday, February 4 phone (06) 355 3524. 8 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 - 9 Signiﬁcant supplier sponsorship backs boost in quality of training for tradespeople 2016 school holidays }- & " * + - - %=- " Term 1 " - #_ - "P _ +- #& * % - Term 2 _ P #__ for some trades within the \ ¢ +- added. # " ¢|}"& " * + \ Term 3 * _ - \- #_ = + ¡ * - #@| Term 4 _ - #_'} + P - " { #= " * + #*=} %= - %="P * + \- """£ } +" " \ * +R %- ¡ has resolved to change the #- - Wanganui Ag Challenge celebrates - &}" - - successful 2015 _ +- %= Among the highlights “there is clear evidence for Ag Challenge Ltd in of positive, respectful re- 2015 were the following lations between students # - and staff, contributing to & an effective learning envi- % ronment”. ' # @ @*& - } - =- dents @*- # @ - " * + \ % | | schools from Kaitaia in \- @ * "* } 401. & @ @ Ag Challenge also had &" \- @ @ @ @*& & comments reads as fol- # % lows: # % % “Tutors are caring, passionate in their interest in Peter Macdonald with Tia Karatau-Kiu and Thomas Ballard their respective industries # % and for students” and * # { @ " + * College. *¢}}}& Among those who re- feeling we might see him % @ - * + - }" + *"& "P { * - %R _ as “demonstrating a sense _= - P | = - _%"

10 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 Is your preferred school zoned? Experience another culture Enrolment Schemes can then choose to see the student of the school the offer of a place. If they by opening your home to an (Zoning) enrolment zone in place for 3. third priority must be don't respond within that School enrolment zones that school or address. given to any student who period, the place will be of- stops schools from getting You can also talk to the is the sibling of a former international exchange student overcrowded, and gives school - they can tell you student of the school the waiting list established children who live in the if they have an enrolment 4. fourth priority must be by the ballot. @\& things about having the boys stay school area (the zone) a zone and whether you live given to any applicant who The Secretary of Educa- Zealand will welcome more than \ guarantee that they can go within in. is a child of a former stu- tion's instructions to schools from their perspective. They have to their local school. What if I want to enrol my dent of the school are that siblings at the same Zealand in January 2016 and are In a nutshell, zoning child at a school, but I'm " year level should be kept looking to connect these students food, lifestyle, and community from means: not in their zone? given to any applicant together for the purpose to volunteer host families, where a completely different perspective. #% Each year, schools are re- who is either a child of an of the ballot, so that if one they become a part of the family There are so many things that we school's area (the zone) are quired to put a notice in a employee of the board of sibling's name is drawn, the and more often than not, a lifelong take for granted or think of as being guaranteed a place at their local newspaper saying: the school or a child of a other is automatically suc- friend. normal, but seeing things through local school. # £ member of the board of the cessful also. \ their eyes has been a very rewarding # \ places are likely to be avail- school Some primary schools way of life and culture, attending \P"- places, children who live able " \ with enrolment zones will the local high school and becom- =R outside the zone can apply # - given to all other appli- hold more than one bal- ing a member of their community ¤¤\" for those places. plications for these places cants. lot each year. This is for \ org.nz/news-updates/hosting-photos # £- # If the board receives few- 5-year-olds who are start- for both the student and the host &\- ing you need to give an of-zone places. er applications than there ing school. family. \ address within this zone However, you can contact are places available all ap- What if my application @\& when you apply to enrol a school at any time to ask plicants will be enrolled. isn't successful? - about the world around them. It your child. This must be about zoning and have them What if there are more The school will put you \ \ your usual place of resi- send you an enrolment pack applicants than places? on a waiting list, and tell another culture, share your family " which will have important The school must hold you your place on the list. If \ values, and make lifelong memories that you have given false dates. / a place comes available and students. and friendships. Students become an- information, they may can- How does the application places available, and cre- Host mum Trudie, from Auck- other member of the family and are cel your child's enrolment. process work? ate a waiting list for appli- school will let you know, land, commented, "Hosting opens supported by local co-ordinators. Not all schools have zon- Applicants are accepted in cants who are not success- and you will have the op- your mind to all sorts of thinking @\& ing - How do I know if a this order: ful in the ballot. 9- and all sorts of possibilities. I can- - school has zoning and " Within three school days ing the offer of the place. not recommend it highly enough. _ whether I'm in their zone? given to any applicant who of the ballot happening, * \ If you have the opportunity to host, of Education. For further information To see if a school has is accepted for enrolment in the school must post letters \" 9"P please visit our website www.studen- an enrolment zone and a special programme run by informing applicants of the Meanwhile, you will need to view a series of videos of the \""£¤ whether you live within the school outcome of the ballot. to enrol your child at an- %¤¤\" }}} that, visit http://nzschools. 2. second priority must be Successful applicants other school. org.nz/host-a-student/testimonials/ 440 079 to speak with one of our tki.org.nz/, type in a school given to any applicant who then have 14 days to con- - from www.education. %- &{ or address and search. You is the sibling of a current 9 govt.nz gion, commented, “One of the best %#"

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 - 11 12 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 - 13 Wanganui dog owners prefer The Spot Report Huntaway dogs Poisoned by Chocolate The Labrador is the most popular dog breed We had a wonderful in New Zealand but ac- Christmas with lots with some bedding cording to the Whan- of visitors, new toys, and she lay down ganui District Council, yummy food, lots of with him to monitor the most common breed games and walks and him during the night. of dog registered here is Da even played the He was panting very the Huntaway. Having bagpipes New Years heavily and his heart established the popularity Eve. seemed to be racing of the Huntaway however, There was a bit of and there were times the Labrador and a Lab- when Maggie thought rador cross are numbers the visitors had gone he had stopped breath- three and four. Heading when “Da” found ing. dogs are second and Fox his dark chocolate Next morning the *" mints had been stolen Black and White was mine mainly affects the Back in 2015 there were and there was only almost back to normal heart, central nervous more than 530,000 dogs an empty box on and was wondering system and kidneys. registered in New Zealand "* what all the fuss was Symptoms will occur with 41,670 of them being only one of us that about. He was very from 4-24 hours after Labradors, representing would do such a thing lucky that he had being eaten and will slightly less than 8% of and the “Black and not eaten enough to vary depending on the the total. The Huntaway White” looked as cause some very nasty amount of chocolate is second overall in the guilty as sin. Maggie, complications or even eaten. country with 31,385 but of course, was very death. Treatment must be is far more likely to be in Labradors come in black, yellow or chocolate colour concerned and rang This incidence is a sought from your Vet rural areas. It is the most the after-hours Vet for reminder for everyone immediately and if popular breed in the Ran- were Border Collies fol- Wellington bucks the are popular in Upper advice. Because it was to make sure that there possible tell them what gitikei with the heading lowed by Jack Russell trend a little. Although Hutt, Porirua, Hutt City probably over an hour are no chocolates left type of chocolate was dog coming second. Next terriers and then heading Labradors are easily the and Kapiti. Christch- since the chocolates around where dogs eaten, how much and in popularity nationwide dogs. most popular breed in urch residents appear to had been eaten there " when to enable them #- be happy with the much was little that could be Chocolate contains a to work out if the dose ton Councils, Golden smaller Bichon Frise. done for him except stimulant called theo- is toxic or not and Retrievers are especially They are the 11th in the make sure he had bromine. The amount what treatment may be popular in Wellington country but second in plenty of water, feed differs in different required. City. German Shepherds Christchurch. him his usual dry food types of chocolate but All the best for 2016 and keep a good eye dark chocolate is the - Woofs and barks on him. Maggie put a most toxic. Theobro- from Spot

Dogs must be on a leash when out walking If you are out for a walk or run with summer months. Check out www. your pooch, please remember that whanganui.govt.nz/animalcontrol they must be on a leash at all times, for a list of designated areas where unless you are in a designated off your dog can be off leash, including leash area. a map of the new off-leash area. A new, designated off-leash area Changes to where dogs can and has been created on the riverbank can’t be off their leash have been walkway, from the corner of Taupo made under the Dog Control Bylaw Quay and Wilson Street to the 2015. More information on this by- northern end of Bedford Avenue for law can be found on the Council’s you and your pooch to enjoy over the website.

14 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 Whanganui business forum focus on Iwi Economic Development The next Whanganui vice Centre for all major Group. He is passionate Business Forum on Mon- domestic and commercial about Whanganui and be- Pet Dog School offers new day, February 1 at UCOL appliances in the district. lieves we have been too will focus on Iwi eco- Outside of his own conservative in our ap- nomic development for the personal business com- proach. It will take a col- opportunities in 2016 region. The speaker is Pa- mitments, Pahia holds a lective effort to set Whan- hia Turia, Director, Taipak number of professional ganui apart. Development Ltd. The directorships and gov- Iwi and Maori are huge forum is from midday to ernance roles across the players in the local and 1pm with a brainstorming country. Most importantly national economy and Pa- session through to 1.30pm. for Pahia is his role as the hia believes it is time we The venue is Room e.2.15, Chairperson of his iwi, look at how we can grow UCOL campus, 16 Rut- Nga Wairiki-Ngati Apa and develop our relation- Pahia Turia land Street. based south of Whanganui. ships, our opportunities The speaker, Pahia Turia, However, living out of Pahia is a member of the and our district together. is Whanganui born and a suitcase and not being Whanganui and Partners RSVP by January 29, bred. On completing sec- home enough led to the de- Board and the Regional } / * ondary school, he trained cision to look at buying a Growth Study Leadership Gan, [email protected] as a primary school teach- local business. er and taught in a number They purchased Appli- of local schools. He devel- ance Repair Care and six NZ ﬁsheries sustainably oped a sizeable property weeks later, bought out the portfolio both here and in opposition Home Appli- Wellington. ance Doctors. They have managed Over the past seven merged both of these busi- - years, Pahia and his wife nesses under the banner " Njela owned and operated of Appliance Repair Care This is according to Environment Aotearoa 2015, a a successful consultancy &%/ comprehensive, independent and nationwide set of sta- business which took them employ 11 staff. ARC is tistics released by the Ministry for the Environment and all over New Zealand. the only Authorised Ser- Statistics New Zealand. *- " + Some of the Pet Dog School Doggy Daycare clients enjoying the ‘beach’ }}}9 Whanganui Bicycle Pet Dog School answers ready and wait- And recognising that } Doggy Daycare and ing for their new arrival. some owners need a fast " training classes at Pups from four to six answer to training prob- Users Group (BUG) * Caversham Road are months have their own lems; private sessions in full swing with dog special training course are now offered cover- planning for Bike Wise heart and are improving,” Seafood New Zealand Chief owners already signing starting on Sunday, ing all dog behaviour is- Executive Tim Pankhurst says. up. Teaching owners January 31 at 10am. sues. Booking is always The report also notes that seabed trawling is decreas- to train the perfect dog And for dogs from six required so don’t put up month in February ing – from 1996 to 2014, the number of dredge tows re- is the aim of profes- months upwards a total- with less than perfect – ported in New Zealand waters decreased by 83 per cent. sional dog trainer ly new six week Obedi- call today, start training }}¤9"| Sarah Hesketh, lucky ence and Good Manners tomorrow. per cent of the territorial sea and the Exclusive Economic for Wanganui, as she Course. Improve lead Doggy Daycare, /"* shares her 30 years’ ex- walking, stop jumping 7.45am -6pm, Mon-Fri. each year, which limits the extent of newly affected habi- perience doing exactly up, guarantee recall and Visit www.petdog- tat and species, the report says. that. “All our services, teach calm around other school.co.nz for more starting with pups as dogs and more. information. young as seven weeks old, are aimed at creat- ing happy dogs and knowledgeable owners; and it seems to work.” Daycare teaches puppies social skills. Pups are welcome just a week after the 9 course (there are usually two or three in the /"= School Daycare pups grow into reliable, friendly adult dogs. Pre-school classes provide advice for pup month together. Pups bring their owners and learn to build a strong relationship with few Members of BUG are planning for events in Whan- training mistakes. Seri- ganui to celebrate Bike Wise month in February. There ous owners get totally "* prepared by coming ## } MQ + along BEFORE they Bike Day’ at Te Oranganui and Cornmarket Reserve get their new pup so = @ { % /" have ALL the important breakfast and give-aways and bike mechanics will be there to check bikes and do minor repairs. ##M_"& movies that are inspirational, funny and interesting. &"=" #@"|}M{=- ing. This will happen at the Education Room behind the Resource Recovery Centre at 83 Maria Place Ex- tension. According to BUG, “research has shown that decorated helmets elicit positive feeling in drivers, who are then more likely to treat cyclists kindly.” There is a cost of $5. #@"|}M+" Departs from Women’s Network in St Hill Street. Priz- es or the best dressed helmets. Koha donation. #"|}M ride of about one hour, suitable for kids and families. Leaves from the kereru statue near the i-Site. Finish with a cup of coffee. RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 - 15 WHANGANUI t Anniversary t WEEKENDWEEKEND www.vintageweekend.co.nz 23rd - 25th JANUARY 2016 Whanganui Vintage Weekend Rally & Classic Cruise It is going to be a listening to bands, visit 7pm for the lucky prize massive weekend over the Saturday Market, and draw. This was a stunning Anniversary Weekend in check out the Flea Market sight in 2015 and if you Whanganui for all those at the Memorial Hall or don’t own a car you can keen classic car enthusi- just browse around the catch over 200 classic asts. On Saturday, Janu- shops and stalls along cars in convoy along the ary 23 leave your vintage Victoria Ave. two routes. car, classic car, hot rod, At 4.30pm join us for The Whanganui Vintage muscle car, motorbike or our Classic Cluster Cruise Rally is on Sunday, special interest vehicle leaving MITRE 10 Mega January 24 at 8.30am on display in Victoria car park at 5.30pm. There everyone meets at Pa- Avenue and enjoy the are two routes: our long kaitore/Moutoa Gardens, day. There is free parking route (all tar sealed) or * for entrants and display the short route (within cars are away at 9am. cars. Spend some time at the city limits) and then Vintage cars, classic cars, the Rivercity Caboodle join us at the Grand Hotel hot rods, muscle cars,

motorbikes or special versus Waka Ama), race interest vehicles are all down the mighty Whan- welcome with two rally ganui River followed by routes the long route of a parade of classic boats approx. 83 miles and the and enjoy the Riverside short route of approx. 50 Festival. A celebration of miles. Pick your average good music good food speed, or enter as a non- and good times. Join us competitive driver and at the fabulous Rally just enjoy navigating the prize giving dinner at the same route. Grand Hotel Wanganui, Return to Pakaitore/ on Sunday evening after Moutoa Gardens, Taupo the event. This is a won- Quay by 12.30pm and derful weekend of classic watch Paddle Wars, car fun for the whole (Waimarie Steamboat family. Proudly supporting the Vintage Car Club

Joinery Kitchens Stairs Doors 06 344 5040 | okjoiner.co.nz Windows 368 Heads Road, Wanganui Commercial Waimarie vs Waka Paddle Wars January 24, 1pm racing from Dublin Street Bridge to the Waimarie Riverboat Centre 16 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 WHANGANUI t Anniversary t WEEKENDWEEKEND www.vintageweekend.co.nz 23rd - 25th JANUARY 2016 Whanganui Vintage Weekend Vintage Ball bookings going well

introduces “The Dancing and Liz Frith from the Vintage Ball committee says that about 80 Drinking Society” tickets have been sold for the Ball which takes place on Sunday, Janu- ary 24 at the Cossie Club and they expect at least 120 people to come. This will be the third annual Vintage weekend ball Liz and her committee have organised. The theme is 1920s. It will start at 8pm and will go to 12.30am. Tickets are only $25 per person. There will be a six piece local band and the evening will include a generous Cossie Club supper. Liz says “Everyone will have a ball!” Christine and John at last year’s Vintage Ball The Dancing and Drinking Society. Get your dancing shoes drum blend as The Society authentic performance Pack a picnic and head down to the on for the music sensation present their favourite old will be delivered by four park on Ridgway Street to play Victorian The Dancing and Drink- rarities with exactly the highly talented, young Games with the Pop Up museum from ing Society. They have sort of vigour you want jazz musicians who have been bringing their swing for some stress relieving embraced the music of 11am-2pm on Saturday, January 23 blues sounds to dance dance times. They’ve cul- 100 years ago. Their own tivated a decent reputation compositions are writ- across the capital. When for generous and open- ten in the same idiom of they take to the stage, gui- hearted live performance. Rags and Dixie featuring tar, horns, vocals, and kick A frenetic, skilful and strong solos and wonderful vocals delivered by band spokesperson, racon- teur and colourful charac- ter, Mat Enright who also plays trumpet, guitar and harmonica. The talents of Nils Olsen clarinet, Adri- an Jensen guitar and Dan Yeabsley bass saxophone make for a diversity of sound and texture. Not long now till January 23 and you can join us in Whanganui for a wonderful weekend of events including music, fairs, vintage cars and boats. Check out www.vintageweekend. co.nz to see all that is offered over this wonderful weekend.

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Alcoholics Quaker Meeting Wanganui Airport in February Anonymous Every Sunday, 10am at Control Tower Bush Walk and Talk Phone 0800 229 6757. Quaker Meeting House, Open every Sunday (BWT) is an outdoor pro- If you have a drinking 256 Wicksteed Street. A between 2pm and gramme offered under problem maybe we can warm invitation to join 4.30pm. Aviation displays the umbrella of Com- help. AA Wanganui area us for an hour of stillness and viewing aircraft munity Education, Wan- meeting list: Sunday, 61 and silence in the Quaker movements from the cab. ganui and led by Margi Dublin Street, Legion tradition followed by Free admission. Contact Keys. An inaugural series of Frontiersman Hall, morning tea and social get President Russell, 021 524 of there evening walks 10.30am; Monday, together. Enquiries phone 244. was held in November, Friendship Hall, Morris Jean 343 7801. Wanganui Darts exploring Titoki Wetland, Street, Marton, 7.30pm; St John Booksale League - AGM Westmere Lake and Mat- Tuesday, 12.30pm , 61 25 Tawa Street. Thursday, February 8, 2016, 7pm, ipo Park. Dublin Street, Legion January 14, 6-9pm; Friday, all welcome, 388a Heads Another series of bush of Frontiersmen Hall; January 15, 10am - 6pm; Road. Please note: Drawn walks will be held in Feb- Wednesday, St Luke’s Satuday, January 16, pairs starts March 23, ruary, starting on Monday Church Hall, 34 Manuka 10am - 4pm. Choose from season starts March 30. the 15th and the two fol- Street, Castlecliff, a wide selection of books, Team names in by March lowing Mondays (Feb- 7.30pm; Thursday, 61 magazines, paperbacks 23. ruary 22 and 29). The Dublin Street, Legion at reasonable prices. walks from 6 to 8pm will of Frontiersman Hall, Boxed specials available. Wanganui Grace explore a different part of 7.30pm; Al Anon, Enquiries 345 0878. Presbyterian Matipo Park, as well as Tuesday, Quakers, 256 Tai Chi Church the James MacGregor Ar- Checking out Kiokio in the Titoki Wetland. (Photo by Margi Keys) Wicksteed Street. 7.30pm, To maintain flexion of Sundays, 10.30am and boretum. A fourth session ph 0508 425 266. most joints, develop will be held at UCOL ly February. Pigeonwood mal predators like stoats warbler) are heard all 6.30pm, 30 Drews Ave, fruits in November with and rats, birdsong is lim- year round. Introduced Clairvoyance muscle strength and Wanganui. Join us for the following Monday to Demonstration improve breathing and share photos and experi- ited to protected areas birds which can be heard relaxed but reverent present all year round. these days. However na- include the blackbird Colin from Wanganui will balance. Classes resume worship. Cultivating love ences. Phone 345 4717 give a demonstration at the Wednesdays, 2pm. or register at www.wan- Tree ferns are com- tive birds such as tui and (manu pango, starlings for God, His word and His mon and Margi says that fantail (piwakawaka) are (taringi) and the beauti- Spiritualist and Awareness Beginners class starts people. www.gpcnz.org.nz ganuices.org.nz. Centre’s weekly meet- 4.30pm, Monday, January Margi points out that “most Kiwis think of tree usually seen and/or heard ful eastern rosella from or phone Minister Peter on ferns as punga but this is on BWT.” Riroriro (grey Australia. ing, 7pm, this Sunday, in 18. Wanganui Arts Centre. 343 1350. common native trees around Whanganui in- a misnomer. Ponga is the St Johns Hall, 25 Tawa Enquiries to Valerie 345 Wanganui Potters 9292. clude northern rata, tawa, Maori name for our fa- Street, Gonville. Inspira- Raku Firing For The tional address and healing, Theosophy in rewarewa, kahikatea, mous silver fern; wheki is Public everyone welcome. For Wanganui matai, rimu and pukatea. rough tree fern, common RCP crossword more information phone Back of the Art Centre, 19 She says “these are im- throughout New Zea- Our focus is on education Taupo Quay - Saturday, 345 6308. in the areas of spiritual self portant food sources for land; katote is soft tree January 16, 9am - 1pm. kereru which spread the fern. Mamaku or black Coming Up At The development, philosophy, Come and have some fun Grand Hotel religion, education, seed.” Other important tree fern is the tallest and - a good start to the New most majestic native tree The Grand Quiz Night, science and the arts. We local tree species include Year. " every Wednesday, have a small library, karaka, mahoe (white- What’s On Notices Less common species are registration from 7pm, run meditation groups wood), pigeonwood, ti What’s On notices are $10 punui, wheki-ponga and quiz starts at 7.30pm, bar and courses and provide kouka (cabbage tree), and for up to $50 words. Call tuakura.” tabs to be won. The Grand a regular public forum puriri. into River City Press, 52 As for birdlife, Margi Pool Competition, every for discussion on various Karaka and mahoe fruit Ingestre Street to place says that “because of ani- Thursday, registration topics. Phone Vicky 343 ripen in late January/ear- your advert. from 8pm, starts 8.30pm, 3202. cash prizes and bar tabs to be won. Jigsaw Club Next meeting is on Local author has ﬁrst novel Saturday, January 16, 10am at 379 Somme Parade. Phone 343 1404 published or 021 023 89603. Love More ‘The Hour of the Grey Wolf.’ Reviewed by Doug Powerful Than Davidson Karma Local author Christodoulos Moisa is an award win- Learn how the negative { effects of our karma can slim volumes of poetry and a book of short stories be risen above with love. Q*{#R Watch a brief DVD talk novel and clearly it won’t be his last, judging by the about this and discuss. successful combination of murder mystery, romance Experience the song and political intrigue skilfully incorporated into this of HU, a love song to novel. God. Eckankar Worship The Hour of the Grey Wolf is set in Cyprus during Service, Sunday, 2-3pm, |% Community House, there and has subsequently returned a number of 60 Ridgway Street. times, is able to write about these times with author- All very welcome. For ity. The events are compelling not just to someone more information phone with an interest in history. The CIA is not happy with Graeme on 344 7057. &_ Men: Do You Enjoy president and the Greek military are preparing for an Singing? invasion, which will lead to the division of the island, Join the Wanganui Male a situation which continues over 40 years later. Choir each Tuesday and The narrator is Steve Carpenter, a New Zealand born practise with us. Members journalist of Cyprian descent. Wounded in Vietnam, enjoy the camaraderie of he chooses to go to Cyprus to recuperate. However, he other singers, along with soon gets drawn into solving a murder that occurs in a the fun of learning new village where he is living. songs, both popular and The writing style can be best described as erudite challenging. Come and with allusions to historical and Biblical events. In a join us this Tuesday at Jane Winstone Chapel, story down but this is not the case with Chris. The 7pm. Contact Dennis book remains fast moving, while giving the reader Brown, 345 4080. the satisfaction of having read a novel of substance MIST and at the same time enjoying trying to second guess Mental Illness Survi- the mystery murder element. As Nelson Wattie, from Chris Moisa with a copy of ‘The Hour of the vors Team, 315 Wicks- Victoria University writes, there is “surely something Grey Wolf’ teed Street, open 9.30am for everyone.” - 3.30pm, Monday to Although The Hour of the Grey Wolf has only Friday. Closed statutory recently been published, it has already been referred Gallery, from Amazon and is available as an ebook on holidays. A place to share to in the Cypriot press along with two other books as kindle. I recommend it. activities and socialise. examples of how “Anglo Cypriot writing has only just Chris is working on a second novel “overcast Sun- We offer activities, accept- begun hitting its stride.” day” set in the Wellington Greek Community in April ance and support. It is available from Paige’s Book Gallery, Space 1950. Answers on page 21 18 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 Staying safe at your The Retailers of Mainstreet RCP is doing a series on the retailers of Mainstreet so that shoppers can learn more about swim spot these businesses and the people who run them. It is part of our commitment to buying local. Horizons Regional spots and beaches streams, but water Etcetera Fashion & Bridal Council is encour- along the coast. hazards like strong - for top quality female fashion and wedding dresses aging people to go Horizons Regional currents and sub- out and enjoy the Council spokesman merged logs pose as Kirsty Davidson has always loved designing clothing. Region’s rivers this for water quality much, if not more risk While at Wanganui City College, she won the New Zea- summer by providing Barry Gilliland says to swimmers.” land Young Designers award for a wedding dress made out information to help that safe swimming at This year a new web of polystyrene. She actually threaded thousands of pieces them make sensible beaches and rivers is page is being trialed together. But after attending design school in Wellington choices. about more than just that has regularly she decided that while she loved designing clothes, she Horizons provides water quality. updated health risk didn’t enjoy sewing. So she switched to retail, working at water quality in- “There are potential information, rather Just Jeans in Porirua and then back in Wanganui. formation showing risks from bacteria than weekly updates She managed to combine work at Cheapskates, having weekly monitoring and cyanobacteria at several popular a baby and designing, winning an award at the National results for freshwater growths in rivers and swimming spots. Field Day Competition within three weeks of the birth of “This means that her daughter. She was approached to sell bridal gear with river users should be stock from an Auckland shop which had just closed. She able to check up to opened a pop up shop in Trafalgar Square and moved on Sports Talk date information before leaving home or with Jim McLees by smartphone at the Welcome to a new swimming spot.” sporting year so let’s “The main problem Kirsty Davidson kick off 2016 with some with weekly sampling good news… is that the sample is @{ Two Marist Rugby in Victoria Ave. Club stalwarts have of the water quality Sadly passed away recently... She named the shop Etcetera after her children – Emma, been recognised with for the whole week, Mavis WALKLIN, Tony and Cody – and imported good quality special oc- especially if it has & % X@&" @ life membership awards. aged 83, died December 15, 2015 The club’s annual rained.” admits that “I love buying clothes” and as a result, has a meeting had no hesita- Horizons has in- Yvonne Patricia ALLEN, good eye for what styles will be popular. tion in approving the stalled signs at several aged 69, died January 1, 2016 Late last year she shifted the shop to Rutland Street, in awards to Trevor Olney popular swim spots Robert Phillip (Bob) the same building at Victoria Dental. It has high ceilings and Clark Allen. around the Region for and is a beautiful space to show off fashion. The business Olney was a towering this summer season CHINNERY-BROWN, is actually two businesses. The fashion side is owned by _ Jim McLees that offer simple ways May 25, 1942 - January 1, 2016 Kirsty and the Bridal side is jointly owned by Kirsty and representative rugby for organising anniversary for the public to assess Caroline Mavis (nee Robinson) Karine Harrison from Harrison’s Hiremaster. water quality. Up to 80% of business comes from out of Wanganui years, being the hard celebrations, Kaierau’s STRATFORD, man of countless Butch- 125th birthday bash “If the water looks and Kirsty is going to them. Through social media she er Boys’ front rows over at Queen’s Birthday clear and it’s a sunny aged 73, died January 3, 2016 arranges free appointments in New Plymouth, Levin and a long career. It is not Weekend this year is day you should be Geoffrey Te Rangihiroa MARIU, Palmerston North. On Waitangi weekend she is heading drawing too long a bow shaping to be a great good to go, but if the aged 62, died January 3, 2016 off to Hawkes Bay. This approach is proving popular. water looks murky Otherwise the shop is open from Tuesdays to Fridays. to declare him, as the success. Peter Stephen CVITANOVICH, club noted when making Kaierau, too, will be after recent rain then the award, that he is an producing a booklet we advise people wait aged 83, died January 5, 2016 celebrating the club’s until it clears before Newton Clive HODGE, rugby world. long history since start- swimming.” aged 98, died January 5, 2016 The always cheerful ing life as the Kaierau Mr Gilliland says Clark Allen, recognised Football Club. It has that in addition to Helen Ruth NGAPO, for his long service in been compiled by my monitoring swim died January 6, 2016 various club committee old colleague and for- spots for E. Coli Lance Henry PITCHER, posts, is now heavily in- mer RCP reporter Tre- Horizons also moni- aged 90, died January 6, 2016 volved in helping organ- vor Mackay, who has tors blue-green algae ise of the club’s 100th spent countless hours slimes which can pose Judith Rae TIMPANY, birthday celebrations at interviewing former a risk to people and aged 62, died January 6, 2016 Queen’s Birthday Week- players, and is certain to animals and cause a Linley (nee Matthews) RUSSELL, end in 2017. musty smell during aged 84, died January 7, 2016 Well-known birthday celebrations. extended periods of Springvale bookseller *** " Sylvia Rona BEACH, Brian Vaughan, another Cricket, as some wise “Again, it’s a judg- aged 80, died January 8, 2016 Marist stalwart, has person once said, is a ment call on the Alison Mary ROBERTSON, public’s part and if been beavering away at funny old game. aged 86, died January 8, 2016 delving into the club’s Take Sri Lanka. Re- you see black mat- history and had the building, but still plenty like slimy growths on Mishelle Carole HADDON, IntimateIntimate GGardenarden CourtyardCourtyard FuneralsFunerals bright idea of inviting an of class players who ar- stones, it is best for aged 69, died January 9, 2016 outstanding Wanganui rived here as No 1 T20 you and your animal Beryl (nee Munt) KEINZLEY, ThisThis tran tranquilquil spacespace offersoffers aa uniuniqueque to stay out of the settingsetting for smaller funerals. Warm sun cricketer of yesteryear, side in the world. Did died January 9, 2016 Eric Urlich, to contrib- they look it? Hardly. water.” andand bbeautifuleautiful flowersflowers createcreate aa speciaspecial,l, ute. They went close against Safe swim spot in- Robert Teutupoto TEKI, memorablememorable ffarewell.arewell. Arrange a visvisitit Eric, a former sports the Back Caps in the formation is regularly aged 77, died January 10, 2016 todaytodayyy andand meet our ffriendlyriendly team.team. reporter with both the updated throughout Irene Doris TIMPANY, summer months and is Wanganui Herald and modest target and were aged 92, died January 10, 2016 Chronicle back in the humiliated in the sec- available on Horizons’ ond when Martin Gup- website at www.hori- Tania Eva BROUGHTON, bowler, left journal- till and Colin Munro zons.govt.nz aged 71, died January 12, 2016 ism to join the priest- set all sorts of batting hood and is now based records. in Kaikoura. He was So now what hap- only too happy to help pens? Sri Lanka loses while pointing out that its No 1 spot to, of all he played only one sea- teams, the West Indies, son with Marist before the laughing stock of returning to his old club the world cricket in TCOB, where he played all other forms of the (06) 345 5522 for many seasons. game. Eric’s contribution to The WindiesT20 side [email protected]@clevelandfunerals.co.nz the centennial booklet is built around loud- should be a must-read. mouth Chris Gayle, He will bill it “From now in disgrace after the Press Box” and will no doubt reveal some the buffoon he is, but choice morsels about on the form the Blacks Marist players he com- Caps are showing we’ll peted against, and wrote be a good bet for the $1980..0000 about, over the years. T20 World Cup in India While Marist is busy in March-April. Beautiful Farewells at Wanganui’s LOWEST Prices RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 - 19 RCP CLASSIFIEDS - 19,000 copies delivered throughout Wanganui, Turakina Valley, Turakina, Ratana and Whangaehu

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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 - 21 Happy New Year! property together for the best interests. The solici- print. Report. Essentially this As we start 2016, I purpose of being familiar tor liaises with all other Involvement with your report will outline major can see that if you with the features and parties in the property solicitor usually starts are in the market to transaction. They also when you are getting maintenance issues. buy, the selection is useful market feedback take care of the legal Other professionals fantastic and if you to the salesperson you process of transferring important to you in your you may work with in are looking to sell the have appointed. The the ownership of the next property. If you the buying process are market may be in your power of a hard work- property from your name don’t have a solicitor Mortgage Brokers, it be involved in buying from professionals. favour! Whether you ing sales team can pay to the purchasers. then ask friends and fam- might be a good idea to your next property as Having the right are buying or selling dividends for you, as If you are buying, once ily for recommendations. approach a Mortgage they can provide you professional people property there is more the sales team can quote again the initial link is ' Broker or your bank and/or your lender a full helping you collabo- than the salesperson and show through their with the salesperson. property then it is recom- before you search for market valuation. Es- rate can work in your and agency involved to "* Keep in mind that usu- mended to get the solici- a property as you will sentially these reports are favour to ensure a help you achieve your means it could increase ally the one salesperson tor to check the offer be- then have a better idea of based on a full inspection successful outcome. property goals. your chances of getting a from each agency you fore you sign it to ensure what price range of prop- of your property then If you are looking to If you are selling, the successful sale from the approach or have met you and the salesperson erties you can look at. related sales in the area sell, the market may initial link is with the team’s database, or po- at a viewing or an open have everything covered Mortgage Brokers deal being analysed. Typically be in your favour or salesperson you have tentially multiple offers home can usually show to best safeguard and with a number of lend- used for a variety of rea- if you are looking to appointed to represent for your property. you that agencies other protect your interests. A ers, so they can save you sons, including securing buy the selection is you - they will direct Involvement with listings. In an active mar- solicitor works along- time shopping around. " fantastic. Now’s the and manage the mar- your solicitor usually ket it is a great idea to Brokers know the inter- Whether buying or sell- time to talk to me keting of your proper- starts before an agency provide your details and conditions and also can est rates and application ing a property it should about your next prop- ty. The salesperson you agreement is signed with things that are important check any entries on the criteria for different be a straightforward erty move! Please have appointed will be the real estate agency to you with your next %* lenders, and can negoti- experience but as we call me on 021 176 responsible for com- as it is recommended property purchase as real as a Caveat, Covenant, ate on your behalf. They understand there could 7845 day or night. munication with you, to seek their opinion estate agencies continu- Easement, Encumbrance can help you put your be some challenges Property is great, you and the day to day run- before signing an agency ously come across new and mortgage to name loan application together. along the way to achiev- can see it, touch it, ning of your marketing agreement. At the time properties for sale and a few. These can affect They may be able to help ing your goal of buying feel it, you can add campaign to ensure a of an offer once again this could give you the what can be done or built or selling. 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Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 Mobile 027 577 7938 Office 06 281 3721 Home 06 345 6006 [email protected] Lifestyle property $189,000 Living on Lincoln $220,000 WEB ID WGU47393 WEB ID WGU47336 DURIE HILL SPRINGVALE 34 Durie Vale Road 10 Lincoln Road Looking for a cute three bedroom bungalow with some Be in quick for the best buying in a prime location. This land to play around on, then look no further than this cosy home consists of three double bedrooms, a large beauty. Elevated on 2074 m2 (more or less) this home is living room and a separate dining area that opens onto ideal for the family looking to live close to town but a patio to capture the afternoon sun. The house is low want the rural feel. The house itself offers a separate maintenance and includes a large single garage with lounge with heat pump and gas heater to keep you workshop space. The back section is well fenced for warm or cool whatever the weather. The kitchen is pets. All this, and it's in the Wanganui High School functional and the laundry bathroom areas are spacious. zone, handy to sporting facilities, Springvale Park and Should you want to have an orchard or run a few sheep the local shopping centre. Contact Ritesh - he'd love to then this land would be ideal for you. Motivated owner show you through! looking to move, single garage with workshop. VIEW By Appointment VIEW By Appointment

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Ritesh Verma 1 Ritesh Verma 1 Mobile 027 577 7938 Mobile 027 577 7938 Office 06 281 3721 Office 06 281 3721 Home 06 345 6006 Home 06 345 6006 NEW LISTING [email protected] 1 [email protected] 1 Not your standard ... $459,000 Great on Georgetti! $299,000 WEB ID WGU45691 WEB ID WGU46652 SPRINGVALE BASTIA HILL 9 Titter Place 4A Georgetti Road ... out of the brochure home. The luxury of low Close to town and with glimpses of the magnificent maintenance living in a newly built modern home Whanganui River, this well apportioned four bedroom awaits a discerning buyer in a prime Wanganui home is all ready for summer. With two living areas and cul-de-sac. This three bedroom Dan Gilmore built home a fabulous indoor/outdoor flow, the family will flock to in Springvale was completed in 2014 and boasts some the private and protected courtyard where a few special features, including a larger than standard master summer drinks can be enjoyed. Polished floors are a real bedroom and views over Springvale. A tiled foyer feature in some of the rooms in this tastefully decorated welcomes guests at the front door, before the stairs home while carpet graces the remainder of the house. take you up to the kitchen, dining and living areas The kitchen/dining area has to be the 'Master Chef' hub heated by a wood burner. View the video at of the house and with a few upgrades this will add www.propertybrokers.co.nz/wgu45691 value to this fabulous home. VIEW By Appointment VIEW By Appointment

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Ritesh Verma 1 Ritesh Verma 1 Mobile 027 577 7938 Mobile 027 577 7938 Office 06 281 3721 Office 06 281 3721 Home 06 345 6006 Home 06 345 6006 [email protected] 2 [email protected] 2 Quality home $299,000 This will be popular! $195,000 WEB ID WGU47251 WEB ID WGU46869 ST JOHNS HILL WANGANUI EAST 3 Virginia Heights 36 Moana Street This very well appointed property in a dress circle 36 Moana Street has that feel of home as you walk location will certainly appeal. Virginia Heights has long through the front door and with its location, price and been a popular location in Wanganui and this property space you certainly won't want to leave in a hurry. offers many features to complement the locale. The Located close to Wanganui Girls College and the house features 310 sq m of floor area with four Wanganui East Shopping Centre is this three bedroom bedrooms upstairs, a large lounge and a generous sized bungalow with a good sized lounge with heat pump, kitchen. The shower is separate, as is the toilet and bath dining and kitchen combined but with plenty of space and with a bit of modernising you will have an A+ to entertain your guests. The backyard is fully fenced property to be proud of! Downstairs you will find a and contains a handy little studio with power should large rumpus room and spa room for those who want you want some extra space or just pull up a seat and sit the space to relax after a busy day. in the cosy sunroom. Wanganui East is a popular VIEW By Appointment suburb. VIEW By Appointment

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Ritesh Verma 1 Ritesh Verma 1 Mobile 027 577 7938 Mobile 027 577 7938 Office 06 281 3721 Office 06 281 3721 Home 06 345 6006 Home 06 345 6006 [email protected] 2 [email protected] 1 No place like home! $189,000 This will hit the mark $189,000 WEB ID WGU47326 WEB ID WGU47312 ARAMOHO TAWHERO 98 Paterson Street 39 Smithfield Road Arriving home at the end of a busy day, you will be First home buyer or looking for a solid investment? enveloped in the restful surroundings of this beautiful s&OUR"EDROOMS garden while relaxing on the rear sun drenched deck. s-ODERNISEDBATHROOM The well planted section is a haven for the local birdlife s7OODBURNER and you will be delighted with the birdsong filling the s&ENCEDLARGEBACKYARD air. This sun filled three bedroom family home has a s7ANGANUI(IGH3CHOOLZONED separate lounge and a good sized dining area for all of s-EZZANINEOFFICEORPLAYROOM the family. A single garage and good off-street parking s,OVELYCHARACTERVILLA complete this package. Now is the time to buy so give My owners have their eye on something else and need Ritesh a call to make your viewing appointment. to sell their lovely home, so if this sounds like a bit of VIEW By Appointment you then call Ritesh today and get your viewing. VIEW By Appointment

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Ritesh Verma 1 Ritesh Verma 1 Mobile 027 577 7938 Mobile 027 577 7938 Office 06 281 3721 Office 06 281 3721 Home 06 345 6006 Home 06 345 6006 [email protected] 1 [email protected] 1 www.propertybrokers.co.nz 24 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016