Kapiti Coast, After the District Council Voted to Tighten Control of the Great Here- After

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Asbestos has been found embed- ded in concrete at the site of Waikanae’s troubled $1.7 million park and ride facility. Greater Wellington Regional Council’s construction of the planned 240-park facility, on the old Waikanae Hotel site, has been delayed by the discovery. Public transport acting general manager Angus Gabara said that despite piles of broken concrete at the site, there was no danger, and samples were being tested. ‘‘We’re following the industry protocols for dealing with asbestos on a construction site ... safely removing and disposing of asbestos takes extra time.’’ The long-delayed facility would now open in stages - half the parks ‘‘We’re following the would open to the public in November, with the rest opening industry protocols in January. for dealing with The regional council said in August that the car park would asbestos on a open before Christmas, after pre- construction site ... vious delays in the project. It is not the first time asbestos safely removing and has been found on the site. disposing of Last year the Waikanae Hotel was found to contain it during asbestos takes extra demolition. time.’’ Asbestos in the insulation, ceil- Council public transport acting ing panels, roof panels and pipes general manager Angus Gabara. was removed and disposed of by a contractor, which took about four weeks. southern side, which would be Kapiti regional councillor retained. Nigel Wilson said the delays to the A concrete parking pad the project could not be predicted. equivalent of two parking spaces ‘‘Some of these things you just would be constructed and leased The Waikanae park and ride is still just a barren mess of broken concrete and asbestos. PHOTO: JOEL MAXWELL grin and bear it. When you pick to a mobile barber shop that had apart pieces of land you’re never previously used the land. sure what you’re going to find.’’ ‘‘The mobile hairdresser has Wilson said he was unaware of been using the site for the past 18 History of the Waikanae park and ride the latest asbestos finding. years and wanted to continue,’’ Council rail operations man- Gabara said. ager Barry Fryer presented car He said council leased other ❚ The planned Waikanae park and Council bought the land in June was the site of Wi Parata’s park plans to a Waikanae Com- buildings and kiosks to busi- ride was needed to deal with 2015. homestead. munity Board meeting on nesses across the rail network. increased demand after the ❚ Demolition of the hotel was ❚ Consent was delayed after Tuesday night. The car park would be fitted with electrification of the Kapiti Line to delayed after asbestos was found in drainage problems were The plans featured a ped- power and water. Wellington. it, and work was further delayed by discovered, and now, asbestos has estrian ramp on the northern side It could be used for community ❚ Greater Wellington Regional a cultural assessment, because it been found in the concrete. of the car park, and a large events like markets on weekends pohutukawa tree on the car park’s and public holidays, Gabara said.

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Families will need approval to scatter their loved ones’ ashes in public on the Kapiti Coast, after the district council voted to tighten control of the great here- after. Councillors voted by 6-5 on Thursday to include a clause in a new cemeteries bylaw, banning people from scattering ashes on beaches, rivers and parks. The vote came despite staff saying the new bylaw would not be enforced – and that anywhere below the high-tide mark was out of the council’s control anyway. Last month, the council said permitted scattering areas would be restricted to specific garden Kapiti Coast beaches beds inside cemeteries. On will be off-limits for Thursday, open spaces manager scattering cremated Nico Crous said staff were now ashes. PHOTO:JOHN NICHOLSON/ identifying areas in and outside FAIRFAX NZ cemeteries where it would be allowed. Staff revealed to councillors that the bylaw applied only on the landward side of the high-tide ‘‘I do think we're mark.’’ dens, where people who have iwi members which could be mark. Past that, the beach was in Deputy mayor Mike Cardiff partners like using them, and sit- covered by the ashes of the dead. the hands of Greater Wellington making this a lot sought to have the ash clause cut ting in them.’’ ‘‘People wee on you, and if they Regional Council, and ash- bigger issue than it out of the bylaw. He said there To prevent those people from put you on the pathway, they scattering would be out of Kapiti’s was no central government law ‘‘sprinkling a few ashes in these walk all over you.’’ control. really is.’’ stopping people from scattering areas’’ was draconian, he said. A staff report to Thursday’s Councillor Murray Bell said Councillor Murray Bell ashes wherever they liked. Council kaumatua Don Te meeting of the regulatory manage- some of his colleagues appeared to ‘‘They should not be prevented Maipi said the spreading of ashes ment committee said the ash- have changed their opinion of the lot bigger issue than it really is. from going and sprinkling ashes took on a spiritual element for scattering clause was not actually proposed bylaw after ‘‘bad pub- We’ve heard that, if people want where they like. There are a num- Maori, making whole areas tapu. a ban ‘‘but rather a means of light- licity’’. to put their ashes on a beach, they ber of walkways, there are seats There were many wild plants handed regulation of where this ‘‘I do think we’re making this a simply go ... below the high-tide on walkways, there are rose gar- that were gathered and eaten by occurs’’.

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Benjamin Bell is as surprised as anyone that an idea that popped into his 11-year-old brain would one day take him to all the way to Silicon Valley. The 17-year-old entrepreneur jets off to California’s Stanford University to pitch his hi-tech hospital wristband at Stanford MedX, a week long summit billed as the world’s leading patient- centred health tech conference. Bell came up with the idea of placing a GPS-like device in a wristband, later branding it a Wellbands, after visiting his father in hospital and getting lost in the maze of corridors. ‘‘I remember looking at my dad’s wristband and thinking it could be useful for more than just a name,’’ says Bell. After years of research, a crowdfunding campaign, and a bit of help from Mum, Bell has a prototype he hopes will impress the 500-strong audience during his five minute pitch. Wellbands uses bluetooth technology that pairs with a smartphone app or desktop system to locate the wristband wearer. ‘‘Not only can it help families and friends find loved ones, it can also provide incredibly useful Otaki school boy Ben Bell will present his vision for hi-tech hospital wristband - Wellbands - in the US. PHOTO: MAARTEN HOLL / FAIRFAX NZ patient data for hospitals,’’ said Bell. ‘‘It can also provide will include using them to pur- ing him to this point. after his final year at Parapara- ‘‘The hospital will always chase items at vending machines, ‘‘My mum has been incredibly umu College to pursue Wellbands know where their patients are, incredibly useful and helping to lock valuables supportive and driven me to so full time. how long they spend in waiting patient data for away in lockers.’’ many hospitals for my research, The Wellington Regional Econ- rooms, or if they have been in the Bell hopes to launch the first the Wellington Regional Econ- omic Development Agency David bathroom for an unexplained hospitals.’’ hospital trial of Wellbands next omic Development Agency have Jones said: ‘‘Ben’s determination, period. Benjamin Bell year in New Zealand and says he also been a big help,’’ he said. vision and drive mark him as an ‘‘Further phases of the product has a few people to thank for help- He plans on taking a gap year innovator to be reckoned with. So long Winter!

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ADAM POULOPOULOS He said the base had become part of a nationwide front counter more of a community-related safety audit. The audit was Locals might have a ‘‘sentimen- resource than a police one. provoked by the 2014 WINZ shoot- tal’’ attachment to them, but com- ‘‘I think there’s a perception ing in Ashburton and the assault munity police bases get as few as that it’s a place people come in of a police volunteer at the Manu- two or three visitors a month, one and report a lot of crime ... that’s kau hub in April. of the region’s top cops has not the case.’’ It would have cost between revealed. No officers operated from the $15,000 and $25,000 to bring the Kapiti-Mana area commander base, which was staffed by a pool Waikanae base up to standard, Paul Basham fronted to the of 22 volunteers. Basham said and it would have remained Waikanae Community Board on police were exploring options to unmanned for between 18 months Tuesday over the permanent clos- have the community service and two years before work could ure of the town’s community relocated. begin, Basham said. police base. Wellington district figures The upgrade would have The decision to close the show about 75 per cent of all included CCTV installation, a Mahara Pl base permanently at people who enter community change of counter configuration the end of its lease was confirmed police bases report lost property, and an entry system featuring two on Monday. he said. sets of doors, like that seen in Basham said while there was a Basham said some Wellington many banks, Basham said. ‘‘sentimental’’ attachment to the district bases, including Titahi Base volunteer Gary Cooper base, police were deploying more Bay, Mana and Whitby, have only said the volunteer group would officers than ever in Waikanae. two or three people entering a look to set up elsewhere, although Police ‘‘live off our phones’’ he month. not as an official police group, said, which made their bases less The Waikanae base has been doing work similar to what they The Waikanae police base was closed temporarily due to safety concerns. It has useful for them. closed temporarily since April as did at the base. now been closed permanently. PHOTO: KAROLINE TUCKEY Get outdoors and recharge

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Someone dressed the baby, but nobody knows who. Paraparaumu police were bombed in a rather quaint way recently when a ‘yarn bomber’ targeted their outdoor sculpture of a baby cupped in a large hand. Seeing the baby was in need of a knitted blanket and a beanie in the cold weather, they created it a brightly coloured gift. Neither police nor sculpture creator Bodhi Vincent know who the phantom knitter is. ‘‘We will probably leave it clothed for a little while.’’ Sergeant Stu Lawrie

Police said they were amused the yarn bomber struck their sculpture. Duty sergeant Stu Lawrie has inspected the knitting and said he thought it was a nice touch. He was not sure how long the baby would remain blanketed, and would wait until new station senior sergeant Dean Silvester returned from training to decide ‘‘how best to dress the baby’’. The baby, outside the Paraparaumu Police Station, dressed by a yarn bomber. ‘‘I think out of respect to Bodhi Vincent, we will probably leave it The Raumati-based Vincent ‘‘It sounds quite cute ... It’s ensemble I could wear!’’ Social Development’s It’s Not OK clothed for a little while and then said he had not seen the sculpture quite good when you’ve got some- The Kapiti Voices Against campaign and commissioned Vin- put it back to its original form,’’ since it was dressed, but liked the one adding another layer to some- Violence Group applied for cent to create the sculpture in he said. idea. thing. Maybe they’ll knit me an funding from the Ministry of 2010.

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A Kapiti artist has ensured Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae’s parting gift came from close to home. Bee Doughty-Pratt’s painting Fractured Light was bought by the government, and given to Mateparae and his wife, Lady Jan- ine Mateparae, as a leaving gift at his recent farewell lunch The couple own a home on the Kapiti Coast, and the painting has been hung on their dining room wall. Doughty-Pratt, a regular on the Kapiti Arts Trail, runs Otaki’s Scape Sculpture Park. She said she was delighted the painting was chosen. ‘‘It’s very exciting really. It’s a highlight for me I think.’’ The 2200x1000mm abstract landscape oil painting features glued strips of canvas on the stretch canvas background, which give the painting its name. Doughty-Pratt said the painting took ‘‘long weeks or short months’’ to create. She would not divulge what taxpayers spent on the artwork, but her recent work on sale at the NZ Art Show in Wellington ranged in price from $1825 to $12,000. ‘‘Most abstract artists start Otaki artist Bee Doughty-Pratt with her painting ‘Fractured Light’, given to departing Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae as a farewell gift. with colour, and keep working until they’re happy some sort of ‘‘As soon as you Pratt last year. texture. As soon as you walk in it Janine Mateparae said. landscape is happening. Janine Mateparae said the gives the room a wow factor.’’ About 250 people, including ‘‘It’s really in the eye of the walk in it gives the painting was not initially their Arrangements were Doughty-Pratt and her husband beholder and it differs from day- room a wow factor.’’ first choice when Doughty-Pratt subsequently made to make the Snow Pratt, attended the farewell to-day.’’ visited them at their home. painting their farewell gift from lunch. Janine Mateparae During the last two years, the ‘‘Initially we were looking at the government. Doughty-Pratt is on this year’s couple have visited studios during different sizes ... as soon as she ‘‘We have really liked the way Kapiti Arts Trail. Her work can be the Kapiti Arts Trail, and decided to buy a painting from Doughty- put it up we liked the colours and she paints and what she does,’’ seen at Scape Sculpture Park.

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DAMIAN GEORGE surpassed its reserve price of $50. But it stopped working after a Happy Feet received months of week and the penguin has not X-rays of Wellington’s most specialist care at Wellington Zoo been heard from since. famous emperor penguin Happy in 2011 and tens of thousands of The X-rays, listed by a Trade Feet have failed to make a big dollars in donations before he was Me member from Levin, were splash on Trade Me. deemed well enough to return to taken by a radiographer who was X-rays of Happy Feet, which sea. a friend of the woman. was found on Te Horo beach eat- His sand and stick eating It was suggested the images of ing sticks and sand in 2011, sold adventure in Kapiti made him the ‘‘little penguin that captured for $100 on Monday after receiv- sick and unable to be returned to the nation’s heart’’ could be used ing just a single bid. the wild right away. for artworks. The X-rays were dubbed as ’’a He was released into the South- Trade Me spokesman Logan piece of New Zealand history’’ by ern Ocean after being fitted with a Mudge said on Friday the images the seller. Despite attracting only tracking device so the zoo and were ‘‘the most famous X-rays we Happy Feet’s x-rays are up for auction on Trade Me. TRADE ME one bidder, the item comfortably public could follow his progress. have seen up for sale’’.

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A tenant who let her dogs urinate throughout a house – despite a no-pets policy – doesn’t have to pay to replace the ruined carpets. Landlords are pointing to the contentious Ten- ancy Tribunal ruling against a Horowhenua property owner as a concrete example of their concerns about a change in rules. The Foxton house at the centre of the dispute stank of animal urine and the contamination was such that the carpets had to be replaced, according to a cleaning business. A property management company agreed there was a strong, ‘‘unbearable’’ smell of urine. Although the tribunal accepted the tenant, Choose from two EXCEPTIONAL Amanda Stewart, breached the tenancy agreement, it had not been established she intended to damage the carpet. But Tekoa Trust property manager David Russ RETIREMENT lifestyles said the damage was a direct result of Stewart breaking the agreement. ‘‘We believe the tenant had dogs confined in the house that had defecated and urinated on the carpets. The damage was gross and putrid and was KAPITI VILLAGE impossible to be remedied and the carpet had to be Enjoy fun and friendships. KAPITI VILLAGE replaced.’’ In April, the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of KAPITI VILLAGE is home to a thriving community where fun, a couple who were pursued by the landlord’s laughterandsocialactivitiesplayabigpartoflife.Thevillagealso insurer for the cost of a house fire, caused by an ofers some ﬁne living options. Set on 1 hectares of wide open untended pot on the stove. OPEN WEEKEND The court sided with the renters, Kenji and villagegrounds,withitsownwoodlands,walkingtracksandvege Sat24&Sun25Sept Tieko Osaki, and last month the tribunal put out a gardens, this wonderful retirement lifestyle village is conveniently practice note to help clarify how the ruling would 10am to 3pm be applied. located close to the heart of downtown Paraparaumu. Scotney Williams, a director of tenancy 1 Henley Way, of Guildford Drive, services firm Tenancy.co.nz, said the previous COASTAL VILLAS understanding was that tenants had to pay for Paraparaumu damage they caused, even if it was accidental. Fine living. Wonderful location. The Osaki practice note stated that if tenants COASTALVILLASofersanoutstandinglifestyleofeasyliving.Why showed on the balance of probabilities the damage not embrace new opportunities, new friends and a new home? was unintentional and the landlord was insured, the tenant would not have to pay up. With a full continuum of care from independent living to serviced COASTAL VILLAS Russ said Tekora Trust’s insurance company apartmentsaswellasacarehomeon-site.Callusforatourofthe informed him each identifiable instance of damage caused by the dogs’ waste would count as a villageandafeelforallthatwecanofer. separate claim, as would each room. There was a CALL TO VIEW $500 excess, the total excess would have worked Spencer Russell Drive, of Rimu out to $25,000, making a claim pointless, he said. Heare our stories online. Road, Paraparaumu residentstalktoJudeDobsonaboutvillagelife.n Formoreinformation call Sue on 04 296 19 metlifecare.co.nz/truestories or visit metlifecare.co.nz

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A former climbing partner of Sir Edmund Hillary feels immense pride for saving the life of the great man on a perilous Himalayan expedition. Brian Wilkins is not well known outside the climbing world but in 1954 he changed history in a little-known high altitude rescue. Wilkins taught at Naenae College and is a Vice President of the Taita Cricket Club. Now 90, and living in Kelburn, Wilkins and Hillary were part of a New Zealand Alpine Club attempt on Makalu in Nepal – the world’s fifth highest peak - which nearly led to disaster. The dramatic rescue doesn’t feature in TVNZ’s Hillary, airing currently. One year after shooting to fame by climbing Mt Everest, Hillary Brian Wilkins, embarked on an expedition which centre, with went badly for him from the start. Charles Evans, Burdened with the left, and Sir Edmund Hillary expectations which came from on Makalu. making history on his Everest BRIAN WILKINS ascent, Hillary was under- prepared physically and mentally, says Wilkins. climbers, who included Charles they slid and carried him down As one of the last climbers left, who was a person he liked. The situation got worse for Hil- Evans and George Lowe who had the mountain to reach lower who climbed with Hillary in the ‘‘When we started out in Nepal, lary, who by then was Sir been on Everest with Hillary, had altitudes and safety. Himalayas, Hillary, TV One’s top- the very first night, I spilled a Edmund, when he helped rescue to make the decision to abandon Looking back,Wilkins admits rating dramatisation of Hillary’s candle and burned a hole in his Wilkins and another climber after the climb to save their leader. to pride in helping save a man life, has stirred up memories for brand new sleeping bag. He did they fell into a crevasse. Severely dehydrated. vomiting who would go on to win world- Wilkins. not complain. When we started off Hillary broke some ribs and and delirious, Hillary was close to wide fame for crossing the South After Makalu, Wilkins concen- there was no hint of rank, we later became extremely ill. death. Pole and for his humanitarian trated on his teaching career and were all just New Zealand Wilkins and the other Using pack frames and canvas, work in Nepal. had little contact with Hillary, climbers.’’

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OLYMPIC THOUGHTS by other nations. Those other fixation with higher education for along with many other interested been talk about improving the Of all the many absurdities on nations would in turn become the masses leads to nothing but voters, attended the Meet the Piriharekiki Walkway and display in the recent Rio part of a multi country Olympic trouble. Our universities are Mayoral Candidates Forum in making that suitable for cycles Olympics, the idiocy that sums up circus. cluttered up and some employees, Raumati Beach. and mobility scooters too – then the nationalistic nature of the John Bradley due to their education, believe At that meeting I heard Gavin we would have a really good walk ‘‘win at all costs’’ mantra was a Foxton they have the right to argue with Welsh say that he would support a which would take us from the USA athlete in the 5000m being their employer. The world is rate increase bracket of 2.5 to 3.5 Whirikino Bridge along the banks introduced as an ‘‘Ethiopian ALL BLACK GRIT going mad. Keep up the good work per cent. Also, David Scott of the Foxton Loop [which may American’’, being as it is a race What a display of brilliant rugby Hekia. another mayoral aspirant is on soon have more flow] across the that is always dominated by the in Hamilton on Saturday night. Reg Fowles (abridged) record as being ‘‘being the only Foxton Town frontage, cleared Ethiopian runners. True grit - thats our All Blacks. Paraparaumu councillor who voted against and beautified by keen The corruption within the They played as world champions, raising rates by 4.5 per cent’’. Any volunteers, right the way to the Olympics’ international organis- with great skill. The Pumas ASHES DECISION definite assurance from a beach. ation parallels that of FIFA, where played their hearts out and we Those councillors who voted for candidate of an initial rate rise This walk would possibly take millions dollars in bribes and gr- must give them credit, but we the silly bylaw on the scattering of cap of 2 per cent would half a day and keep visitors in our aft swell the pockets of those who know what our men in black do in ashes, Mayor Ross Church, Penny automatically attract the number area for longer. That can only be decide on the nature and venue of the second half and they showed Gaylor, Diane Ammundsen, 1 on my voting form. good for our economy. these, often farcical, events. us that in Hamilton. Bring on the Murray Bell, Janet Holborow and Roy Barry Let’s develop the natural Wouldn’t it be better if Springboks. Congratulations go to David Scott, the so called ‘‘inner Paraparaumu beauty and features of Foxton. countries interested in hosting our magnificent All Blacks. circle’’, demonstrate yet again John Girling Olympic events were left to bid for Gary Stewart that they represent the Kapiti WALKWAY FOR REGION Foxton selected bits of the smorgasbord, Foxton Beach Coast District Council and not the Now that Spring is here, it is time with a requirement that a full people of Kapiti. to think about our beautiful menu of traditional track, field EDUCATION SUPPORTER Chris Norman region and sharing the beauty and individual events must be I am a keen supporter of Hekia Paraparaumu Beach with our community. Perhaps we WRITE TO US included, but with other events Parata and the National can develop our walkway from We welcome letters. such as golf, rugby and synchro- Government’s approach to RATES INCREASES my town [Foxton] to the beach Please provide your full nised swimming being optional? education. The constant whining Eric McMahon advises voters to along the banks of the Foxton name, phone number and The Olympics could then be of teacher unions and parents is ‘‘ffind out what sort of increases Loop. address. A maximum of 250 words self-funding with the successful uncalled for. If one is serious our candidates consider to be This would give us a most per letter. Letters may be edited. No bidder of the core events having about the education of one’s reasonable prior to this year’s pleasant walkway, and it could be guarantees are given that letters will the option of selling any of the children there are many excellent election’’(Conversations, made accessible to those who are be published. Send to non-core events as may be desired private schools available. This September 8). Last Friday night I, mobility impaired. There has also [email protected].

KAPITI DIZZINESS AND BALANCE CENTRE Elliott 15+years experience treating Dizziness Vertigo & Balance Disorders including: For • BPPV • Vestibular Neuritis/Labyrinthitis • Vestibular Migraine Mayor 1 • Meniere's Disease Anne Burston, • Stroke Physiotherapist, • Anxiety MHealSc (Rehab) • Dizziness in the Elderly & others 25+ years experience in Neurological Rehab: Stroke, Parkinson's Disease & other conditions 330E0E RRataata RRoad,oad, RRaumatiaumati BBeach,each, PParaparaumuaraparaumu 002727 33090386090386 wwww.kapitidizzinessandbalancecentre.comww.kapitidizzinessandbalancecentre.com WE-7370644AA [email protected]@gmail.com Authorised by Jackie Elliott, 21 Kitchener St, RD 1, Otaki.

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JONNY BEST ❚ BCITO training advisor. MARK BENTON MARTIN HALLIDAY BERNIE RANDALL KATHY SPIERS FIONA VINING ❚ Improve: Advocate for ❚ Lives in Paraparaumu ❚ Lives in Paraparaumu ❚ Lives in Paraparaumu, ❚ Lives in Raumati, incum- ❚ Lives in Raumati, a law- greater collaboration with Beach, MediaWorks gen- Beach, former cafe owner, commercial lawyer. Stand- bent on Paraparaumu/Rau- yer, Paraparaumu/Rau- the community. eral sales manager starting new business. ing for community board. mati Community Board mati Community Board ❚ Rates: Section 52 of the ❚ Improve: Initially get a ❚ Improve: Tourism and ❚ Improve: Promote tour- and standing for it again. chairwoman and standing Local Government Act says council that works cohesi- visitor attraction, unity and ism ventures. We should ❚ Improve: Better access to for it again. the role of community boa- vely together for the majo- communication between have at least three major health care services. The ❚ Improve: Economic grow- rds is to represent, and act rity of residents’ needs. councillors, council, DHB events each year. Need council needs to listen to th. To make it a great place as an advocate for, the inte- ❚ Rates: It’s about spending and community. beachfront improvements, the community and remove to work or run a business, rests of its community and on needs rather than wants. ❚ Rates: Increase efficiency well-equipped playgrounds barriers to businesses and not just a great place to live to maintain an overview of The region already owes a in the consent process for and public toilet upgrades. entrepreneurs who want to or spend the weekends. services within the commu- lot of money. We need to quicker residential develop- Establishing relationships re-locate to Kapiti. ❚ Rates: I won’t simply nity. I’m a believer in shar- spend on needs at present ment, thus increasing the in the community is ❚ Rates: They need to be promise zero rate rises, as ed services to reduce costs. and needs alone. overall rate base. Make important. I admire the sustainable. Need to take a we need to continue to ❚ Expressway: The expres- ❚ Expressway: I would like sure we are getting value good works that com- hard look at where rates invest in our infrastructure sway brings opportunities to see the lifestyle remain for money, and review munity groups do. money is spent and review for the future. But council and inevitably growth for the same, but at the same noticeable areas of inef- ❚ Rates: Keep rates the cost of legal advice, spending needs to be Kapiti. With the cycleway, time embrace the ficient spending. affordable by providing to town centre budgets and focused and prudent. walkway and bridleway be- opportunities for growth. ❚ Expressway: Will help the chief executive bench- figure out what is needed ❚ Expressway: We need side the expressway there is The expressway will help with opportunities for mark rate increases on versus nice to haves. more jobs to reduce our opportunity to encourage remove some of the conges- youth, business, tourism which to draw up a budget. ❚ Expressway: Will help community’s reliance on visitors to the area. tion around Coastlands. It and visitors to the area. ❚ Expressway: The with traffic movement, and the commute to Wellington. Other candidates Guy is up to the council to make Need to preserve the ‘‘small expressway opens up an will promote our visitor We need more businesses to Burns, Bernie Randall, sure our local roads are town personality’’ that unusual opportunity to attractions. Need to ensure create those local jobs. David Scott, Kathy Spiers user friendly, for cyclists makes Kapiti Coast a fan- attract businesses to be a balance on surplus land Kapiti is a great place to and Fiona Vining are stand- and car drivers. tastic place. based here. for housing and businesses. live. ing for other seats and have been profiled.

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Jackie Elliott lives in Te Horo, is an incum- ❚ Rates: We need prudence in council spend- bent districtwide councillor and is also run- ing. I did not ratify the Long Term Plan as it ning again for that position. forecast rates rises for the next 20 years. This ❚ Improve: I have always dreamed of a is unacceptable when the cost of running green, tree-filled municipal park between council has never been scrutinised. Rimu Rd and the airport. I will work for a ❚ Expressway: My vision is that we become partnership between DHB’s to provide over- an economically thriving destination for night hospital beds. Want to provide trust- visitors from NZ and international and an owned new social housing. affordable choice for families.

Greater Wellington candidates speak Two Paekakariki-Raumati candidates

PENNY GAYLOR NIGEL WILSON GUY BURNS JANET HOLBOROW Otaki, is a Kapiti Coast councillor. Waikanae, incumbent Kapiti regional Lives in Raumati South, social Worker/ Paekakariki, incumbent Paekakariki- Improve: Cleaner streams, better councillor. contractor. Also standing for Parapara- Raumati ward councillor and cellist. flood management, and secure the Capi- Improve: Opportunities for young umu/Raumati Community board. Improve: I would like to see a com- tal Connection. people to work here should be a priority. Improve: Achieving lower rates rises munity which welcomes people and busi- Rates: The Long Term Plan shows Rates: Spend a lot less on expensive and smarter decisions from Kapiti Coast nesses with open arms and streamlined operating expenses are projected to rise consultants and lawyers. Simplify the District Council. regulatory processes. significantly in the next decade I would vision and focus on completing projects Rates: Keeping council focused on its Rates: We need intelligent and provide scrutiny and accountability. on time and on budget. core business and keeping costs down for responsible decision-making to prioritise Transport/roads: A bus review has Transport/roads:Getting the rail ratepayers. spending and improve efficiencies. not factored in population and commut- electrified through to Otaki is vital and Expressway: Once traffic flows have Expressway: I see a place with ing changes from the expressway: we so is the extension of Super Gold Card stabilised, the communities of Kapiti will vibrant town centres and many visitors may see parking and traffic problems. hours. Peter Bollmann did not reply. flourish and prosper. enjoying our beaches and attractions. SPRING Andrea’s Property Update ARRIVALS When is the best time to sell? This is a question that I’m often asked. Spring is s 8ply Knitting Cott traditionally busy on the real estate calendar. The bie Bliss 8 & 4ply Ya better weather encourages property maintenance to AUTHENTIC CHINESE be done and the motivation of being ‘moved by’ abrics for Xmas proj Christmas is strong. vely Fleece lined Soft S TRADITIONAL HEALTH MASSAGE Summer is also popular. Properties often look their fabric for Jackets It will relieve stress and tension best, the pool is sparkling, the outdoor furniture is Hours: out and many people take time off over the Christmas Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm and improve circulation. It’s good holidays to prepare their home for sale. Saturday 10am – 4pm release for computer users/ofﬁce But it’s quite different for buyers. Buyers aren’t workers/manual workers who are bothered what season it is. The decision to buy can OPEN be based on a number of factors. A relationship suffering neck, back, and leg pain commitment, death, divorce, illness or change in and muscle pain 7DAYS employment often means people can’t or won’t wait. Winter is a great time to sell. There are still plenty of buyers, there are less properties on the market which means less choice and more competition among buyers. Ph: 04 902 9908 Ph: 027 499 5555 $10 OFF Properties that are well marketed and negotiated are Kapiti Lights Complex with this advertisement attracting premium results. Shop 2, 3 Amohia Street, Paraparaumu 52 Main Road, Waikanae 84526AA 3 (opposite Paraparaumu Station, by the bus stop) 7 Embroidery, Sewing, Patchwork, Knitting and Crafts Specialists WE- Andrea Corrigan WE-7396076AB Licensed Salesperson M 021 488 267 E [email protected] Facebook.com/AndreaCorriganRealEstate Reach customers Connecting Buyers and Sellers on the Kapiti Coast IN PRINT in your local area with New Zealand’s fastest growing AND private social network Neighbourly ON LINE Discuss travel, lifestyle, ﬁnance and everything in between at New Zealand’s newest online community for Over-60s. Join today at oversixty.co.nz Create your free Neighbourly ANY WHERE Local business listing now at ANY TIME neighbourly.co.nz/directory Neighbourly.co.nz is used by over 320,000 New Zealand households TRAVEL • HEALTH • LIFESTYLE • FAMILY • RECIPES 6536533AA www.kapitiobserver.co.nz www.horowhenuamail.co.nz stuff.co.nz SEPTEMBER 15, 2016, KAPITI OBSERVER 19 Waikanae ward One seat up for grabs

GEOFFREY CHURCHMAN IRIDE MCCLOY TIM PARRY MICHAEL SCOTT ❚ Waikanae resident and retired publisher ❚ Waikanae resident, companies director. ❚ Technical sales and management in the ❚ Lives in Waikanae, lawyer. Incumbent. ❚ Improve: the town’s water supply, ❚ Improve: Make the council Kapiti’s telco sector. ❚ Improve: Create a vibrant town centre traffic congestion, the appearance of the largest business, accountable and trans- ❚ Improve: The most effective way to and community, upgrade library and gal- Waikanae and Paraparaumu town parent on spending, give residents confi- improve governance and performance is lery, fix commuter parking pressures, bet- centres, and security. dence in its stewardship. Advocate for for council to be truly transparent. I am ter access to education and employment. ❚ On rates: believes there must be a close health services, business confidence, com- keen to get agreement on a start date to ❚ Rates: Waikanae has been hard hit due examination of all items of council expen- munity concerns. build the dam. Waikanae river cannot sus- to the ongoing increase in the value of diture as a priority, particularly on office ❚ Rates: Advocate for rates to be used for tain Kapiti’s growing water needs particu- property. The community wants services bureaucrats. council core issues with accountability of larly if we have prolonged dry summers. and that is where costs are added. There ❚ Expressway: Kapiti should ideally be a expenditure on legal, consultants and non ❚ Parry did not answer the remaining needs to be an ongoing consultation on sedate, beautiful residential area. With core issues. questions. what services are important and what it the work progressing on the Kapiti ❚ Expressway: Key roading issues will be wants to pay for. Expressway there is an urgent need to congestion from on-off ramps in Kapiti ❚ Expressway: It’s an opportunity not a provide an underpass to replace the Eliza- and Te Moana roads. Footpaths for threat. It will be a route through which beth Street level crossing. pedestrians and mobility scooters with visitors can access attractions and com- arterial roads merging to and from munities. It will encourage more people to expressway entry and exit points. make the Kapiti Coast their home.

Candidates share thoughts The Waikanae Community Board has drawn a wide field of contenders for this year’s council elections. There will be nine candidates, including LOUISE AITKEN TONCHI BEGOVICH JILL LLOYD JOCELYN PRVANOV a block of four Waikanae Beach, piano teacher. Waikanae, senior developments Lives in Waikanae, incumbent Waikanae Beach, senior advisor supporting each ❚ Improve: I’d like to see a and construction manager Waikanae Community Board for a government agency collaborative board that works ❚ Improve: Mahara Place will member, previously was a real ❚ Improve: I would like to see the other, fighting to gain together to support Waikanae’s need careful master planning, estate salesperson. board on the same wavelength. four seats. future. This is why I’m endorsing development and improvement; ❚ Improve: I would like to see This is why I’m endorsing my fel- fellow candidates James West- for our businesses, elderly popu- improvements to alleviate park- low candidates James Westbury, Otaki and Paekakariki bury, Jocelyn Prvanov and lation and young families. ing woes. Tonchi Begovich and Louise Ait- might have had only Tonchi Begovich. ❚ Rates: I will monitor com- ❚ Rates: To keep rates low the ken. ❚ Rates: I’ll work with the community and district council fiscal council must work to ensure pru- ❚ Rates: I will advocate that rates enough candidates to munity board to advocate for fair initiatives. dent spending to keep rates are spent on the items that avoid elections, but and sustainable rates that are ❚ Expressway: Champion affordable areaffordable and sustainable. spent wisely. Waikanae as a destination with a ❚ Expressway: On completion of ❚ Expressway: A revived town Waikanae will go ❚ Expressway: I want to see a prosperous centre with a united the expressway we must main- centre, preserved beach based on down to the wire. thriving Waikanae town centre community board - why I endorse tain commercially viable town the community’s vision, and a and preservation of Waikanae James Westbury, Jocelyn centres and preserve our natural protected environment. No traffic Beach’s special character. Prvanov and Louise Aitken. environment. jams in and out of Waikanae.

DAVID ROIL JEREMY SEAMARK MARGARET STEVENSON- JAMES WESTBURY ERIC GREGORY Waikanae, runs a design and proj- Lives in Waikanae, runs Mr Chip- WRIGHT Lives in Waikanae, Pharmacist - Was profiled last week as a ect management business per tree services, Health and dis- Lives in Waikanae, senior gov- owner of Westbury Pharmacy districtwide councillor candidate. ❚ Improve: I’ve helped in ability NZ consumer auditor. ernment advisor. ❚ Improve: A cohesive board that Waikanae-On-One and Desti- ❚ Improve: Our water supply ne- ❚ Improve: Increased consul- supports and advocates for the nation Waikanae’s efforts to eds immediate improvement, we tation with the community, com- community. Needs to demon- introduce rail services and use should not delay building a dam. munity organisations and groups strate leadership and trans- the expressway as a catalyst for ❚ Rates: We need to carefully con- to identify important issues. parency on key issues, qualities improvements. sider future borrowing and ❚ Rates: Increase the rigor of my fellow candidates Jocelyn ❚ Rates: We require experienced spending, and implement initi- investment decision making. Prvanov, Tonchi Begovich and governors who are visionary, get- atives that put ratepayers’ money Kapiti is spoiled with the profes- Louise Aitken and I have. ting better value for our rates. back into our community to help sional skills on offer. These skills ❚ Rates: Need to be financially ❚ Expressway: Kapiti can be the people pay their rates bills. and experience must respected sustainable and affordable ‘‘Warmest, Stunning, Coastal Des- ❚ Expressway: Waikanae is set to and mined. through better strategic planning tination’’ the ‘‘Coolest Little Capi- grow once the expressway is com- ❚ Expressway: Will create posi- and prioritising investments. tal’’ could possibly enjoy. A sec- pleted. Local infrastructure needs tive connectivity between vibrant ❚ Expressway: I want Waikanae ond rail crossing and cycleway to be improved to accommodate and different town centres. Need to be a preferred destination to linkage to the expressway system. this growth. future-paced planning for growth. grow up and grow old in. 20 KAPITI OBSERVER, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 stuff.co.nz Arts&Entertainment Bringing Broadway to the Capital stage

RUBY MACANDREW

Despite being situated a world away from both Broadway and London’s West End, there’s a growing appetite for musical theatre in New Zealand. That’s according to seasoned British director and performer Andy Reiss who will soon test his theory when he brings his show Beyond the Barricade to Welling- ton. ‘‘There seems to be a lot of societies who really want to do these types of shows so certainly the fan base for musical theatre exists there so I hope that we can play a small part in bringing some of those sounds and those fantastic musicals people haven’t heard for a while.’’ The show will feature music from several popular musicals including The Phantom of the Beyond the Barricade features only those who Opera, Evita and West Side Story. have been cast members in Les Miserables. Reiss, who previously worked as a performer and resident director for Les Miserables, came up life of its own and we’ve not deliver the music as if the audi- ‘‘Having brought many of the The cast will travel from with the idea for the concert 17 stopped since.’’ ence were watching the actual top musicals to New Zealand over Kerikeri to Invercargill on a years ago, alongside his costar Reiss believed it was not only shows. the last two decades, I instantly 21-stop concert tour that Reiss David Fawcett. the variety of songs on offer, that Lunchbox Theatrical thought they would be warmly said he was both nervous and It originally began as a charity had made the show such a success Productions chief executive received by the many musical excited about. show, performed every Sunday, for so many years. James Cundall saw the show last theatre lovers here.’’ ‘‘We can not wait to get there.’’ but Reiss said that was just the ‘‘We don’t use backing tracks, year while in the UK and said he Reiss said the Wellington audi- * Beyond the Barricade, The start. so every musical note is played was bowled over by the quality of ence could expect a ‘‘full on Opera House, October 1. Book ‘‘We thought we’d carry on and sung live.’’ their performances, and the inti- onslaught of some of the biggest at Ticketek. doing them and it sort of created a He said the cast wanted to mate ambience of the show. songs in musical theatre.’’

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Raumati Road improvements

Over the next eight months, the Council will be making a series of improvements to Raumati Road to address growing trafﬁc volumes and make it easier and safer for people to move around the area.

Flush medians added. Weka Road triangle 6 No-parking lines extended. “Our focus will be on the 1 Weka Road triangle by 2 Corner pushed out to slow traffic. 7 Widening of footpath. Raumati Beach School, 3 Creation of right-turning bays. 8 Creation of footpaths. 10 the Matai Road/Raumati 4 Pedestrian crossings removed. WEKA ROAD 9 New pedestrian crossing installed. 6 Road T-junction and the 5 Parallel parking spaces added. 7 10 No-parking lines added. Hillcrest Road/Raumati 8 8 Road/Goldsborough 2 5 5 11

KIWI ROAD Avenue intersection in 12 conjunction with Kapiti 1 3 1 4 9 3 College’s upgrades,” says RAUMATI ROAD 12 11 Road blocked off to traffic. 4 1 Council’s Group Manager 12 Creation of shared path. Infrastructure Services, ONE WAY ENTRANCE TO KAPITI COLLEGE Sean Mallon.

1 The works were decided 1 2 on after community 6 consultation and an 44 independent study to 33 RAUMATI ROAD 5 identify a programme of Matai Road T-junction 5 transport improvements. The Council also worked 1 Creation of shared path. 4 Creation of left-turning lane. with Kapiti College over its 2 Creation of right-turning bay. 5 Re-alignment of footpath. changes to Raumati Road 6 3 Improvements to pedestrian Flush median added. which started this week. refuge. MATAI ROAD

“There will be some Hillcrest Road roundabout disruption on the road during the Kapiti College works and our ones further down the AVENUE line, but we’re conﬁdent the GOLDSBOROUGH improvements we’re making 2 2 will better serve the needs of all users of the road and surrounding areas,” Mr Mallon says.

3 4 Details of Raumati Road works 3 and maps (displayed on this page) are at kapiticoast.govt.nz/ raumatiroadworks 4 5 4

* These works are subject to 1 RAUMATI ROAD conﬁrmed costs. RAUMATI ROAD 1 4

1 Footpath improvements.

2 Road retained for access to houses.

3 Creation of shared path.

4 Installation of pedestrian refuges.

5 Construction of roundabout.

6 Note: distance of new exit from intersection is further than shown.

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With the sun shining and the flowers in bloom this not only makes your home look its best, but it also helps encourage buyers to get out into the fresh spring air to attend open homes. Yet at the same time, it is important to remember that other sellers will also benefit from these conditions. Having a real estate agent to help you with the process of selling your home can really make a difference when it comes to standing out from the crowd.

RealityisNO! Firstly, in addition to rather high costs you are going to incur for advertising, buyers simply expect that you will sell your home cheaper than other comparable homes on the market because you are not paying agent commission costs ..... not a very positive start. The second thing is when someone comes and says they really like your home but they have a house to sell ..... nothing happens. You cannot chase those people along. All you can do is just sit and wait hoping that something happens. We however, can do something about moving things along. We immediately put together a selling campaign for their home, something you could not do yourself. Thirdly, you need to consider time. Many private sellers waste a great deal of time talking to and showing their home to the wrong buyers or people who are not in the financial position to buy. We very carefully qualify all our buyers and Exterior painting jobs are a popular springtime chore. PHOTO: 123RF do not waste your time or theirs taking people through who will not like or cannot afford your home. Managing multiple buyers will pose you additional difficulties. Most sellers are not experienced Spring rush hits tradies negotiators and all too often without professional guidance things get side tracked, out of control It’s a Kiwi truism that early spring is the says November is the peak month for either fixing their place up to sell, or or bogged down in emotional issues that have time for sprucing up the house and get- consumers to post jobs that need doing, they’re planning to stay put and little or nothing to do with the matters at hand. ting it ready for Christmas and summer and that painting is the most frequently upgrading those rooms for themselves.’’ We will manage and negotiate your multiple offers guests. listed home improvement project. Whatever the size or scope of your ensuring you achieve the premium sale price for The ringing cell phones and ‘‘Last spring, painting - both interior project, it’s advisable to make the call your home. overflowing in-boxes of tradies, contrac- and exterior - topped the list,’’ he said. sooner rather than later. ‘‘In time for tors, and handypersons-for-hire are proof ‘‘That was followed by floor and wall Christmas and summer holidays is Another common problem selling privately is you of that. And this year looks to be busier tiling, bathroom renovations, decking always the deadline,’’ says Lindsay. will have fewer people expressing interest in than ever. jobs and extensions.’’ Wyn-Harris agrees: ‘‘November is buying your home therefore putting a limit on ‘‘This spring, we’re on pace to top Bruce Lindsay, co-founder of always our busiest month. Last year we what your sale price will be. We have the power, 20,000 listed jobs,’’ said Jeremy Wyn- NoCowboys, says the 20,000-plus regis- had four thousand new jobs listed in that resources and expertise to promote your home Harris, managing director of tered tradespeople on his site are feeling month alone.’’ on the open market there is too much at stake to Builderscrack. ‘‘That’s compared to the rush, too. ’’We noticed a bigger Both men say that homeowners often limit your opportunities by working with only a about 12,500 last year.’’ slowdown over autumn and winter, com- underestimate the time that these home few people. Builderscrack is an on-line service pared to this time last year; but now is improvement jobs will take, and how There are so many more important factors for you that matches up homeowners with when we get really busy.’’ busy tradies are in those two months to consider ..... not in just getting a sale. tradies. Think of it as a dating service for Lindsay says he’s seeing more kitchen running up to Christmas. The time to home-improvement projects. Wyn-Harris and bathroom renovations. ‘‘People are book, they say, is now. It is strongly recommended you do use a real estate agent to sell your home. First division Lotto In brief RAUMATI ROADWORKS The Kapiti Coast District Council will be win splits three ways making a series of improvements to Raumati Rd to address growing traffic volumes and pedestrian welfare, in the I put in an offer and was told I was the only next eight months. Infrastructure one then had to wait two days before being told services group manager Sean Mallon the owner had accepted another offer. Is this said council’s focus will be on improving right? – David B safety and accessibility at the Weka Rd When there are several offers at the same time triangle by Raumati Beach School, the this is deemed as a multi-offer situation. I would Matai Rd/Raumati Rd T-junction and the suggest in the first instance you contact the Hillcrest Rd/Raumati Rd/Goldsborough agency’s principal and tell them your concern. Ave intersection. And if necessary get legal and professional advice from your solicitor or REAA. RESERVE PATH TO FORM A new accessway to a reserve in Tasman If you have any questions or would like specific Rd, Otaki will be in place soon. Work will information email [email protected] be starting this week creating a path to or telephone Century 21 A1 Realty on allow access the back of Tasman Rd (04) 902 1721. Reserve for mowing and maintenance.Kapiti Coast District Council decided last month not to proceed with leasing a section of land to the adjacent Three very lucky people around the evening and had rolled over to Byron’s Resort following community country will be jumping for joy after win- Wednesday night, where the jackpot will feedback. ning $333,333 each with Lotto First Div- be $10 million. ision draw. Strike Four also rolled over and will POOL TO OPEN The winning tickets were sold at be $300,000 on Wednesday. The Levin Aquatic Centre will be re- Countdown Lynfield in Auckland, Anyone who bought their ticket from opening on September 24 with MyLotto to a player in Waikato and any of the stores mentioned should write community fun day from 11am-4pm at Kapiti Pak N Save in Paraparaumu. their name on the back of the ticket and the centre. Powerball was not struck on Saturday check it immediately at any Lotto outlet. stuff.co.nz SEPTEMBER 15, 2016, KAPITI OBSERVER 23 WE-7377323AO 24 KAPITI OBSERVER, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 stuff.co.nz What’s From Get What’s On on near today involved! you

Saturday of the month, 1-5pm. MUSIC & COMEDY Get listed Coast to Coast Jazz - Club Vista, Otaki Live Music Club - Senior Marine Pde, Paraparaumu Beach, the Citizens Hall, Rangatira St, club day Send details for the What’s On by final Sunday of each month, 2pm. first Sunday of each month, 2pm, call noon on Monday to editor@kapiti- Greg Copeland and Steve Gilles - 04 9055959 to enquire. observer.co.nz. Include the event St Peter’s Hall, Beach Rd, Paekakariki, Stampede - Levin Cosmopolitan name, date, time, venue, cost and guitar duo, September 30, Club, Main Rd South, Levin, country contact number. 8-10:30pm. and variety club, September 25, Jazz at Finns - Beach Rd, 1-5pm, $3. September 27, 10:30am, to register Paekakariki, with Brian Romeril and call 0800268269. Loose Connections, September 18, THEATRE, FILM & DANCE 2-4pm. Beatlemania - The Opera House, Waikanae Arts and Crafts Lily’s Farm - 137 Fairfield Rd, Levin, Wellington, The Beatles tribute show, Society - Waikanae Arts and Crafts piano bar, every Friday, 6pm. Call October 29, tickets from Hall, Elizabeth St, Waikanae, open (06) 367 0251. thebeatlesexperience.net week, September 19-24, call Michael Houstoun - Waikanae Grease - Southward Car Museum, 0274483635 for more information. Memorial Hall, Pehi Kupa St, Otaihanga Rd, November 13, 8pm, World of Wearable Art - TSB Bank Waikanae, pianist to perform pieces tickets from Ticketek. Arena, Queens Wharf, Wellington, by composers including Bach, Party Pigs and the Sausage went September 22-October 9, from $50. for a Walk - Kapiti Playhouse, Brahms, Poulenc and Faure, Follow the yellow brick road to Paraparaumu College this weekend, as the FAMILY & COMMUNITY September 18, 2:30pm, enquiries Ruahine St, Paraparaumu, family school puts on their production of the Wizard of Oz. (04) 9056070. theatre, September 29, 10-10:45am. Adult Literacy Kapiti - Ready to Work Course, Tues and Wed, Music recital - Kapiti Uniting Parish, The ABBA Show - The Opera October 2, 9:30am-4:30pm. 12:30-1:45pm from August 16 for 13 Raumati Rd, NZSM and Kapiti House, Wellington, tribute to ABBA, EXHIBITIONS Heritage Month - Selection of musicians perform Chopin to Piaf, November 18, 8pm. Art projects training - Jim Diers to events at nine Kapiti museums weeks. Learners’ licence course, Flanders & Swann, September 25, The Emperor’s Nightingale - give seminar, September 21, Otaki during September. Tues 9:30-11:30am from August 16 2:30pm, $20, students $10, enquiries Coasters Theatre, Hinemoa St, Supper Room, Main St, 9:30am- Mahara Gallery - Mahara Pl, for five weeks, 1st floor NZ Post 9023771. Paraparaumu, family show 12:30pm, Paraparaumu Hockey Turf, Waikanae. Te Whenua, the land - Building, Coastlands, Paraparaumu, Paraparaumu Country Music performed by Bluebird Theatre, Scaife Dr, 2-5pm. creations by Paraparaumu Beach call call 0800 732 3464 to enrol. Club - Waikanae Chartered Club, October 7 and 8, 11am and 1pm, book Business expo - Westpac Stadium, School students and Frances Animates - Coastlands, Elizabeth St, the second and fourth by calling 02102430430. Wellington, business expo for the Hodgkins and Girolamo P Nerli, Early Paraparaumu, pet store opens its Sunday of each month, 1pm. $4, call The Wizard of Oz - Paraparaumu Wellington region, September 20, Years, until October 9. doors for school holiday sessions, 905 9325. College, Mazengarb Rd, school 9am-7pm, to enquire call 9399826. Retirement village seminar - September 29 and October 6, 11am, Pounamu Country Music Club - production, September 16 and 17, Contemporary Twisted Canvases Kapiti Sports Turf, Mazengarb Rd, free. Levin Senior Citizens Hall, 7pm, September 18, 2pm, Tickets - Flax Gift Gallery, Russell St, Foxton, Paraparaumu, practical advice on Montgomery St, Levin, club day, first $10/$5 from school office. featuring artist Radha Sahar, until moving to a retirement village,

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FAMILY & COMMUNITY Museum pond, Otaihanga Rd, radio- Arthritis Support Group - Levin WORLD OF WEARABLE ART controlled boating, third Sunday of Cosmopolitan Club, Oxford St, Levin, It’s back! The World of Wearable every month, 11am-4pm, free, call meeting on how to manage arthritis, Art show is returning to 298 2744. second monday of each month, Wellington for another year. For Judo - Levin School, Tiro Tiro Rd, 1:30pm, call 06 3685068. more than two weeks, the work learn the sport of Judo, every Arts and crafts - Kapiti Arts and of international designers will be Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm, first three modelled at the TSB Arena. Crafts Society workroom, Matai Rd, visits free, call (06) 3673632 for Finalists compete for over Raumati Beach, workshops for more info. $165,000 in prize money plus children, September 28, 29 and 30, internships with leading creative Kapiti Radio Yacht Club - $15 per child per workshop, (04) companies such as Weta Pharazyn Reserve Lake, Rutherford 9023898. Workshop. The show runs from Dr, Waikanae Beach, radio-controlled Astronomy - Kapiti Community September 22-October 9. Tickets yachts, September 18 and 25, 1pm. Centre, Ngahina St, Paraparaumu, are from $50. Kapiti Walkers - Different locations talk from University of California’s every second Wednesday, call Frank Andrews, September 17, 10am- 9042266. 3pm, $30. Bargain stall - Waikanae Levin walkers and joggers - Presbyterian Church, Waikanae, Different locations every Wednesday raising funds for Presbyterian and Sunday until October 23, Support Central dementia appeal, enquiries 3672568. and different charities each month, Up Week, September 17, 9:30am, for September 15, 7pm, Levin 8:30pm, call 0210424921. Rugby - Levin Domain, the first Saturday of each month, more info call 04 9041260. Cosmopolitan Club, Oxford St, Flower show - Kapiti Community Horowhenua-Kapiti play in Levin for 9-11am. Disability get-together - Freedom organised by Horowhenua Grey Centre, Ngahina St, Paraparaumu, the first time this season, facing Mid- Beach clean-up - Waikanae Beach Church, Tavern Lane, Cannons Power, September 16, 1:30pm, Scout organised by the Kapiti Horticultural Canterbury, September 17, 2pm. Boating Club carpark, Waimea Rd, Creek, chat with Hutt Valley Disabled Hall, Waitarere Domain, October 2, Society, September 23, noon-4pm, Sunday walkers - Different the final Saturday of each month, Resources Trust and others about 1:30pm. gold coin, call 9053525 for details. locations every Sunday. 9am. $2. 10am, call 9041260. what’s on for you in your Election meetings - Kapiti - Weekday walkers - Different Breathe Easy - Levin Cosmopolitan community, every Friday, noon-3pm, Waikanae Memorial Hall, Pehi Kupa SPORT locations, every second Monday, Club, Oxford St, guest speaker call 569 3091. St, September 17, 2pm. Dance classes - Paekakariki School 8:45am, $4, call 293 4971. Annette Whitmore from the Radio Drive electric week - Electric cars Fair - Parkwood Village social Hall, incorporate movements to Reading Service, September 22, will be arriving around the centre, Sylvan Ave, Waikanae, annual improve strength, mobility and ‘Z squad party’ - Paekakariki 10am, call 06 3688981 for enquiries. Wellington region from September fair, September 24, 9:30am-noon. fitness, every Wednesday, 7:30pm, Memorial Hall, The Parade, Zumba Clean-up - Meet outside 10-18. Five rhythms movement $11. group celebrates second birthday, Countdown Waikanae , Ngaio Rd, for Election meetings - Horowhenua meditation - St Peter’s Hall, Beach Greater Wellington Marine dress retro, September 15, 7:30pm, Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean- - Ohau School, Muhunoa E Road, Rd, Paekakariki, every Monday, 7pm- Model Club - Southward Car $5.

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Traic heading north to Poplar Avenue/Raumati South will start to use the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway o-ramp at the Poplar Avenue Interchange, which will allow us to carry out works to connect the Expressway to the existing state highway. The Expressway isn’t open yet, but the o-ramp will be used to carry you safely around our works area. Southbound traic will continue using the same lanes along the existing SH1 for now. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/hortworkshop This means from next week if you’re travelling north on the Raumati Straights and want to head towards Raumati South *Terms and conditions apply from Poplar Avenue, you’ll exit using the Poplar Avenue o-ramp instead of the existing Poplar Avenue/SH1 t-intersection. Those wanting to continue heading north on SH1 will also be temporarily re-routed, using the other ramp that we’ve built for the Poplar Avenue partial interchange. There will be no left hand turn at the t-intersection into Poplar Avenue heading north. You’ll still be able to turn left and right out of Poplar Avenue, and turn right into Poplar Avenue if you’re coming from Coastlands. The 70km/h limit will continue and you’ll see our works happening between the new lane arrangements. So look out for signage changes next week. These changes are weather dependant so if anything changes we’ll keep you in the loop. WE-7404699AA For more info, phone 0508 INFO (0508 627 746) Email [email protected] Sign up for our newsletter at expresslane.buzzit.co.nz/subscribe 26 KAPITI OBSERVER, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 stuff.co.nz Inmates knit coats for pups VIRGINIA FALLON ‘‘It gives them the She said the projects group was used as an incentive for the Prisoners are helping pound ’aww’ factor.’’ women and helped with their puppies find new homes with Jennifer Rizzi, SPCA rehabilitation and reintegration coats knitted behind bars. back to society. A group of women at Arohata tor,’’ Rizzi said. ‘‘Knitting offers a lot of thera- Prison, Tawa, have knitted the ‘‘A lot of our puppies look simi- peutic benefits for these women as coats for Wellington SPCA’s lar and the coats appeal to well, and it’s great to see the littlest animals to wear while they adopters.’’ women developing their skills wait for adoption. She said the SPCA had a long and putting them towards making Team leader community relationship with Arohata Prison a positive contribution to their engagement at Wellington SPCA, and the prisoners helped out with community. Jennifer Rizzi, said the coats kept fostering orphaned kittens ‘‘The women are very commit- the animals warm but served throughout the year. ted to this cause and willingly another, very important purpose. Corrections officer Rae Not- embrace everything that is asked ‘‘The coats make puppies even tingham managed the knitting of them. cuter and draw people towards programme and organised the ‘‘The high quality of their work them. donations of the knitted garments is greatly valued and appreci- Inmates at Arohata Prison, Porirua, have been knitting jersies to keep SPCA ‘‘It gives them the ‘aww’ fac- to local groups. ated.’’ puppies warm over winter. Porirua September 2016 . Babies and swim lessons

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OPINION: As parents we’re bombarded with advice. We’re told of the many different things we could or should do to help baby’s brain and body develop, especially in the first year. We’re told that the things we do, or don’t do, lay the foundation for making them smart, confident and healthy children. It can sound like if we don’t do all the right activities then our babies will definitely fall behind the others. Baby swimming classes are offered to babies as young as six weeks and don’t come cheap. A term can cost between $100 and $250 per child. Of course six week old babies won’t learn to swim or ‘‘survive’’ in the water. There’s the myth that babies are born with the ability to swim but forget how to if they don’t do it. However, if we take them to swimming lessons early on they’ll keep this amazing ability. Nice idea, but sadly not true. What is true is that most mammals have something called the diving reflex. When submerged they hold their breath for a short time, the heart slows down and shifts blood away from the peripheral muscles to conserve oxygen for the brain and heart. And while the skill is very handy for a whale calf, it’s not so helpful for a human baby. If they fall into water, they’ll drown. There’s no doubt about that. Back in the day, children started swimming “IT’S A RELAXED classes at about age four, when they were thought to be ready due to their neurological maturity. Many doubt that swimming lessons for kids any younger than that will do much good at all. WAYOFLIFE.” Some paediatricians also point to the dangers. Babies can easily catch a cold or tummy bug, some are concerned that they could get hypothermia, swallow too much water, or develop a respiratory illness caused by the chemicals in the water. Those risks may be small, but they’re worth con- sidering before hitting the pool. See Joyce & Lloyd’s story at summerset.co.nz There are even concerns that parents who take their children to swimming classes might develop a false sense of security and supervise them less vigilantly around water. “Nolawnstomoworleavestopickup.” Come and see why Let’s be clear. There’s only one thing that helps we love the life at Summerset prevent children drowning and that’s never taking our eyes off them when they’re around a Joyce and Lloyd have a beautiful garden and enjoy body of water, no matter how small or shallow it arelaxedlifestylewithagreatsenseofcommunity is. Open Day • Jule Scherer shares her first steps as a andsecurity.Lloydsaysheseesasmanypeoplein mum of twin girls weekly on Stuff. adayatSummersetashewouldhaveseenina Sunday18September,1pm monthoutsidetheirlasthome.Healsoreallyenjoys SummersetontheCoast not having the burden of continuous maintenance. 65 Guildford Drive, Paraparaumu They’vebeenenjoyingtheirvillaattheirSummerset ContactRobertGreeron042983878 retirementvillageforjustovernineyears. [email protected] Andthere’sanaddedbonussaysJoyce,“Ourfamily couldn’t be happier, because they know we’re looked after.”

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he Ka-piti Coast District Council he Horowhenua District is delighted to support the Council has a vision to take T2016 Electra Business Awards. Tour district from “good to These awards promote business great”.So it is a pleasure to give excellence and are an integral part my support to the 2016 Electra of the business landscape in Ka-piti Business Awards, which recognise and Horowhenua. the outstanding efforts of Ka-piti has a vibrant, diverse and businesses in our community. thriving business community. From As a council we are committed to our range of world class food and putting economic growth at the beverages, to major construction centre of everything we do. We companies and leading edge IT are standing at the beginning of businesses, an increasing number a transformational period for our of talented companies are calling Ka-piti home. community that will empower us - to grow, prosper, and succeed. The Kapiti Coast District economy - The upgrade to State Highway grew by 1.8% over the June 2016 here in Kapiti. I commend their Horowhenua District Council 1 between Levin and Wellington year. Much of this can be attributed efforts in making a positive is proud to support the Electra presents an array of opportunities for to the growth and success of our contribution to our economy and Business Awards again in 2016. local businesses including tourism reinforcing our district’s reputation both Horowhenua locals and those We acknowledge and applaud local and retail. There was a 7.9% as a great place to live, work and who want to come and join us. businesses rising to challenges do business. increase in visitor guest nights, Our affordable land prices, and being innovative, productive, compared with 5.8% nationally, Our Council is proud to support and proximity to major economic and sustainable. and a 3.1% increase in retail spend sponsor these awards and I wish centres, and integration with key compared with 2.8% nationally. every entrant success. Thank you to the entrants, transportation links - coupled organisers, judges, sponsors, and Entrants to these awards benefit with our beautiful, sustainable other supporters. We congratulate hugely from the rigorous analysis community lifestyle - make the finalists and wish you all the applied to their businesses. As Horowhenua a district full of Chief Executive of the Ka-piti Coast best. Well done to you all. potential. The new highway can be District Council, I fully endorse the key that unlocks this potential the boost these awards give to Pat Dougherty business growth in our district. Chief Executive Officer and ignites our district’s future. Kapiti- Coast District Council These are exciting times, not just This year’s entrants are for Horowhenua locals, but for David Clapperton representative of the Source of economic data: Informetrics those looking for a great place to Chief Executive entrepreneurship spirit we have Quarterly Economic Monitor June 2016 live, invest, or do business. Horowhenua District Council

JUST ONE OF THE REASONS WE SPONSOR THE BUSINESS AWARDS As owner and operator of your electricity distribution network, Electra works hard every day to keep the power on and keep Kapiti and Horowhenua businesses booming. And keeping business booming is the very reason Electra has been the proud principal sponsor of the Kapiti Horowhenua Business Awards for 22 years. In that time over 460 local businesses have entered and the awards have produced some iconic winners - like Goodman’s. Many of these businesses have made large contributions to our local economy, creating jobs and helping to support the amazing local communities that make us what we are. Congratulations and best wishes to all the ﬁnalists in the 2016 Electra Business Awards. WE-7400389AA

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ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2016 Finalists Emerging Business Sponsored by: Deans & Associates Caci Kapiti EXCELLENCE AWARDS CUSTOMER CHOICE AWARDS G.J. Gardner Homes Kapiti/Wellington Go Trafﬁc Management Services Finalists in alphabetical order: Retail Lucy’s Bins Aspire Solutions Sponsored by: Kapiti Observer/ Health & Safety Caci Kapiti Horowhenua Mail Sponsored by: Tatana Contracting G.J. Gardner Homes Kapiti/Wellington Cartridge World Kapiti air2there.com Horowhenua Masonic Village Dutchy’s Burger Joint G.J. Gardner Homes Kapiti/Wellington Linkeight Ltd Paula’s Furniture and Beds Kapiti Star People HR & Recruitment Rimu Chiropractic Studio Siggy’s Pies New Thinking Ross McColl Cars Sponsored by: Securely Star People HR & Recruitment Service Horowhenua Masonic Village The CoreGood Institute Sponsored by: Beach FM Rimu Chiropractic Studio Webz Development Limited Bedlam Hair Design and Bliss Day Spa The CoreGood Institute Custom Cutz Barbers Webz Development Ltd Owner Operator Rimu Chiropractic Studio Sustainability Sponsored by: Mitre 10 MEGA Kapiti Snap Fitness Paraparaumu Sponsored by: EECA air2there.com Small Business Age Friendly Rimu Chiropractic Studio Sponsored by: Whitreia NZ Sponsored by: Kapiti Retirement Trust Bedlam Hair Design and Bliss Day Spa Employer of Choice Medium-Large Business Cartridge World Kapiti Sponsored by: Turk’s Poultry Farm Bedlam Hair Design & Bliss Day Spa Sponsored by: The Law Connection Paula’s Furniture and Beds Kapiti Horowhenua Masonic Village Peter Jackson Plumbing Ltd It’s Great to Be Here Sponsored by: Coastlands Shoppingtown Kapiti Tenpin Bowling & Family Entertainment Centre Rimu Chiropractic Studio Star People HR & Recruitment

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his year a new “Age Friendly” for business people and students of Summary reports (for the Customer Choice Customer Choice Award, sponsored entrepreneurship.”It can be downloaded at entrants) will be sent out after the Awards Tby the Kapiti Retirement Trust, no cost from www.bkh.org.nz. function. For many entrants, this is where was introduced. The award recognises Ticket sales for the Awards dinner on the real value of participation lies. businesses committed to giving great 23 September are going well and over service to older customers – and gave the The results will be put onto the Awards 350 people will ‘take the night off’ at the public the chance to vote on this important website on 24 September and promoted region’s premier business event of the year. business attribute. on Beach FM and in the Kapiti Observer They will be entertained by well-known and Horowhenua Mail that following week. Awards Chairman Mark Ternent says “We comedian Jeremy Corbett of 7 Days who is Good luck to all the 2016 finalists! are very conscious that the Awards need the MC. Ticket sales are still to reflect things that lead to the success of open – and anyone with an Horowhenua and Kapiti businesses. One interest in business success Winners & Finalists Function, hosted by of these is the importance of the older and wishing to have an Whitireia NZ demographics to the region, and that’s why enjoyable night should attend. If you were a winner or a finalist at any time we’re thrilled to have the new Age Friendly Held at the Horowhenua award this year.” Events Centre, tickets from in the 22year history of the Awards, and you have not already received an email invitation The Awards Organisers have also re-issued www.bkh.org.nz or email to the ‘Passion and Purpose’ e-book, with [email protected]. to the Whitireia ‘Winners and Finalists’ event 3 new case studies for 2016. Mr Ternent Entrant feedback reports on 11 October then the awards organisers says “This is not just an interesting read (for the Excellence & want to hear from you! Please email Kirsten with a strong human touch, it’s also turning Achievement Award on [email protected]. into a valuable and inspirational resource entrants) and Feedback

Kapiti Retirement Trust is pleased to • Paula’s Furniture and Beds Kapiti sites have extensive landscaping sponsor the Age Friendly category with beautiful gardens in a park-like • Peter Jackson Plumbing Ltd of the Electra Business Awards. As setting. The villas are spread out with the leading not – for – profit on the It is great to see the finalists cover a variety of designs and laid out to a variety of types of businesses and coast providing care for the elderly maximise sun and space. experiences with them. We hope that as well as operating the Sevenoaks – their customers took the opportunity The care services we provide include Midlands Gardens Retirement Village to vote for them in the Customer respite where people can utilise we recognise the very significant Choice Awards. the day respite unit – Nikau Club or role that older people have in our book ahead for multiple nights in At Kapiti Retirement Trust we strive community. to be age friendly in all aspects of our Matai wing. The Matai wing can It is very important that business our business. Our care areas in also be used for people who need to recognise the large population of Sevenoaks are characterised by convalesce after a medical event. older people that reside in the Kapiti all being on the ground floor with We also provide dementia care in and Horowhenua region. By doing no steps, wide corridors, heating our Kauri wing which is spacious, simple things with their businesses throughout, plus lots of light, much of and in addition to the attractive and premises they can make it which is natural light. This is important outside areas, now includes a easier for the elderly to access their not only for our residents but also fabulous conservatory sun trap for services. This is a win – win for all their visitors. our residents to enjoy. Our large concerned. We have followed this theme through continuing care hospital, the Lodge, Congratulations to the finalists in this the retirement village which comprises provides excellent care from our Age Friendly category: 43 apartments and 204 villas. well trained staff. Residents further While the apartments are all on the benefit from the larger number of care • Bedlam Hair Design and Sevenoaks site, the villas are spread staff that as a charity we choose to Bliss Day Spa over 3 sites, Sevenoaks, Muriwai provide to ensure our residents can • Cartridge World Kapiti Court and Midlands Gardens. All the be very well cared for.

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AwardsLightRocketofGrowthforHLC Winning Business of the Year 2015 was the ﬁnal fuse needed to light a rocket of growth and success for Levin education and employment specialist HLC.

he private training provider will prior to a major government audit just months “It’s one thing to hand them a certificate, it’s expand from 35 staff to 50 next year, later, and allowed Jacqui to take a critical look at another thing to hand them a qualification and a has opened a fifth campus, in New HLC’s business. job,”Jacqui said. Plymouth, and is poised to offer up to T Judges praised Jacqui’s two-year leadership, HLC works closely with the council and business 10 new courses in 2017. Staff morale is soaring, during which she has implemented a new community to offer courses that fill employment and taking out three Electra Business Awards human resources system that gives every staff needs. The coming Roads of Significance project validated the dedication and work of HLC member a clear vision of where they sit in the will boost Horowhenua’s population, and the staff and its voluntary governance board, chief board’s strategic plan. predicted employment boom will only see HLC executive Jacqui Ferrel said. The company’s culture is built on strong values grow alongside it. HLC also won 2015’s Large Business of community service, Excellence Award and the Sustainability integrity and being positive Achievement Award. role models, values that are “Winning the award gave us a lot of momentum. also passed on to students. Independent assessors endorsed that we are “My staff all work hard for running a sound business,”Jacqui said. the right reasons. I have no HLC (Horowhenua Learning Centre) offers NZQA doubt they’re passionate tertiary qualifications, vocational training and about the outcomes we’re “second-chance” education to over 600 students here to deliver,”Jacqui said. and beneficiaries. Merely providing education While HLC is a registered charity dependent is not enough to satisfy on government funding, the sector is highly HLC staff - they want their students employed, competitive and contracts are repeatedly as many have taken out tendered for, Jacqui said. expensive student loans. “All our funding is performance based, so if we Of their recent security don’t perform we don’t make money.” graduates, 92 per cent have Entering the awards was a useful process run secured jobs.

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Ambition and Discipline Rewarded DraggingafamilybusinessintothebigleaguehasbeennomeanfeatforTurk’sPoultry,andthe ElectraBusinessAwardshavebeenessentialtoitstransformation. espite being Foxton’s biggest employer “Family end up having emotion in there. further giving back by sponsoring Electra’s and a former grand winner at the Decisions need to be made for the right Employer of Choice award. awards, managing director Ron Turk D reasons,”Ron said. “If I can help other companies to change and is not one to rest on his laurels. Turk’s has Those who carry the family name no longer improve, all the better,”he said. entered the awards regularly since 2007, and get special privileges at Turk’s. the management team was disappointed to “It keeps people interested in achieving miss out on the top prize in 2015, coming “If I want to eat chicken for dinner, I pay the better. As soon as you stop doing that, you away instead with a Highly Commended same price as anybody else in the company.” go backwards. Award, the Health and Safety Achievement Turk’s practises continual self-evaluation and “I’m still excited. I just can’t wait to get out Award, and the It’s Great to be Here submits to regular audits as well as awards of bed in the morning and get to work.” Achievement award. scrutiny. Its current “Entering the Electra Business Awards management plan has been exceptionally good for us. It just expires in 2018 and the company is gearing gives you that whole experience of other up to decide its future people looking at your business and pointing direction, whether that out what’s a problem, but you don’t see it means more chickens, yourself,”he said. adding value to its A Foxton institution of ﬁve decades’ product, or something standing, Turk’s now processes 25,000 completely different. chickens a day on average, two thirds of Judges praised them free range, and employs 218 staff. Turk’s ambition and Ron admits he didn’t have a clue about discipline, and the governance when he ﬁrst entered the way it recognises the awards, but on advice, schooled himself value of continuous with books and courses. Five years ago improvement. Already the company moved away from family a community leader management and installed a board of and philanthropist, directors. Turk’s are now NEEDSAL YOUR PRINTI G AT CA TRIDGE ORLD Do you want to grow your business? We’reheretohe .... Webz Development is expanding! We’ve been in business for 8 years and provide professional Your local Cartridge World o ers much more t an quality inks and toners. Dee and Chris have years of e perience and re always here to help. web development services with a network of service providers to deliver a complete end-to-end solution for small through Whether you need a new cartri ge,oryou’r just after some advice, we can oer reliable printing so tions to it your unique needs, to corporate sized businesses. no matter how big or small they ay be. SERVICE SUPPORT Become a Partner… Become a Client… Have you got the right stuff? We’re Does your business need… looking for people with these skills… • A professional and effective • Social Media Marketers website • Content writers • A website redesign • Photographers • Online growth strategy • Google Partners • Professional, friendly service • Anyone in the online space who • Easy to use interface ADVICE wants to grow their business • Commercial, secure platform

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WinsConfirmMrSweepontheRightTrack Winning a customer service award made all the cold, wet winter workdays worthwhile for Paraparaumu chimney and fire specialists Mr Sweep. usband and wife team Roger and of Mr Sweep’s hectic winter season. But an Paraparaumu Beach residents the Romains Brownyn Romain were elated to win unexpected benefit was an overhaul of its bought Mr Sweep 12 years ago to allow them Hthe Customer Choice Award at 2015’s business communications and administration to spend more time near home and with their Electra Business Awards, along with the Owner systems, she said. young children. Operator Excellence Award. “They’re asking you questions like ‘how do you The business is looking to expand in the next Roger and staff member Gemmal Rangihaeata do this and why do you do that, and do you year, taking on another staff member so Roger work “unbelievably hard” doing the dirty work think you could do that better?’ It made you can devote more time to drafting quotes and of installing wood burners, inspecting and really think about the way your business was growing the operation. cleaning chimneys and open fires, and doing running.” repairs through the winter months, office The company has since upgraded manager Bronwyn said. its health and safety equipment and “The customer award was really great because invested in new technology from the you know you’re doing the right thing by your United Kingdom that allows Roger clients,”she said. and Gemmal to clean chimneys from inside a house rather than “When we started the business we were from the roof. very determined to keep it very honest and do a great job for our customers. If something Publicity following the awards has wasn’t right, we’d go back and fix it.” made Mr Sweep’s woodburner installation business its main income The wins were a pleasant shock, and earner. The company installs an confirmed the couple was on the right track, average of four a week, which builds Bronwyn said. repeat custom when it comes time “We’re the type of people who think we need to maintain the fires and chimneys, to do better. We felt really reassured that Bronwyn said. actually, we’re doing really well.” Award sponsor Mitre 10 have Entering the awards took some prompting helped boost business by referring Roger Romain and Gemmal Rangihaeata for Bronwyn, as it was right in the middle customers wanting wood burners.

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It took Marty Jarrett 40 hours of work each time he entered the Electra Business Awards, but the judges’ feedback has helped double the turnover of his vehicle customisation business.

evin business Marty’s Panel and Paint Ltd road and earning money, so efficiency is key in to apple picking - although he admits his has entered the awards four times since Marty’s workshop. He buys equipment to suit computer is the main machine he gets to work 2010, and by 2015 Marty had doubled his client needs, and boasts a 30-tonne lift and a on these days. year-on-year turnover. 16-metre downdraft oven that can fit any size L “For those people out there that think they “The beauty of the awards is you get a report of vehicle. need qualifications to get far in life, it’s more at the end, so even if you are only a finalist, Moving his admin work into the cloud has your drive and your dream, because my dream you still get to talk to the judges and you gain made invoicing and estimates a breeze, and was to work on customised vehicles,”he said. information,”Marty said. allows Marty to create detailed reports at the Having gained finalist spots in 2010 and 2011, push of a button. in 2013 Marty won the New Thinking award and “The judges were adamant repeated the feat in 2015, alongside winning that I needed to embrace the Best Small Business and a finalist spot in the computer age,”he said. sustainability category. “It’s saved me a huge amount Marty took the judges’ feedback on board and of time and effort. It frees me also hired a business advisor in 2013, and the up to get more flow in the combination has improved efficiency and built workshop and more clients.” systems to ensure repeat custom. Marty’s hard work has paid “It focuses you on what you need to focus on. off - he employs up to seven It’s definitely worthwhile doing it.” staff depending on workload, One recommendation was to write a company his recently upsized new profile, which Marty gave to Mana Coach workshop is now too small. Services, who soon became his biggest client. It’s not bad for an unqualified Big fleet customers like Mana need vehicles vehicle lover who started repaired quickly to get their vehicle back on the his business as a sideline

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WITH AUTHOR AND NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMIST DR LIBBY Why does ginger relieve nausea?

I suffer from nausea and ASK DR LIBBY someone suggested I use Email your questions for Dr Libby to ginger. Why is ginger so great [email protected]. and which way is best to ingest Please note, only a selection of it? Regards, Fliss. questions can be answered.

Hi Fliss Traditionally, ginger has ginger slice or even drink it with been used to alleviate symptoms lemon juice and a little bit of a of gastrointestinal distress. honey and warm water as a Studies have demonstrated that soothing drink. ginger is also very effective in preventing the symptoms of I’ve read that you shouldn’t eat motion sickness, especially anything after 6pm because it seasickness and nausea. It’s often turns to fat more easily. Is used in pregnancy as a safe there any truth to this? And treatment for morning sickness. It should we eat three main also has potent anti-inflammatory meals, or six smaller ones? Whenever possible choose fresh ginger over the dried form. PHOTO: JOHN SELKIRK effects and is often used to help Thanks, Jay. with pain in osteoarthritis or doesn’t magically turn into fat. effect on your metabolic rate smaller meals more regularly rheumatoid arthritis. Hi Jay. The (incorrect) idea is However, many people feel include your muscle mass and whereas others find it easier or Whenever possible choose that if you eat too late and go to physically better and sleep better thyroid function, and building that their hunger is supported fresh ginger over the dried form, bed on a full stomach, your body’s when they have a smaller meal at muscle mass is essential from the with three main meals. Digesting as it’s not only superior in flavour metabolism will slow down and night and eat earlier but that’s a age of 30 onwards, to counteract a meal raises metabolism slightly, but also contains higher levels of instead of burning off the food personal preference. From a the natural losses that will however multiple studies have the active component of ginger you just ate, you’ll turn it all into digestive perspective it is otherwise occur. compared eating many smaller (known as gingerols.) Fresh fat and gain weight. Your body certainly better not to eat late at When it comes to meal meals against fewer larger meals ginger root is widely available. digests and uses energy via the night, as this is your body’s time frequency it is definitely an and concluded that there is no You can add it to stir-fries, same pathways morning, noon to rest and repair. individual choice. Some people significant difference on curries, make beautiful raw and night. Food eaten after 6pm The factors that have a major feel better fuelled when they eat metabolic rate. 58 KAPITI OBSERVER, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 stuff.co.nz Community cookbook NADIA LIM IN ASSOCIATION WITH MY FOOD BAG

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF Obituaries on-line. Free to view at TIDE TABLE APPLICATION FOR OFF LICENCE Emergency Services Kapiti Golf Club Inc. www.kapiticoastfuneralhome.co.nz FRIDAY 16 SEPT Section 101, Sale and /death-notices Low 2.37am High 8.46am Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Notice of Special General Tuatara Brewing Company Limited, 7 FOR POLICE, FIRE & Meeting and 45th Low 2.57pm High 9.03pm Sheffield Street, Paraparaumu has made SATURDAY 17 SEPT application to the Kapiti Coast District Annual General Meeting Licensing Committee for the renewal of AMBULANCE DIAL 111 Low 3.20am High 9.29am an Off Licence in respect of the Low 3.40pm High 9.46pm premises at 7 Sheffield Street, ELECTRICITY A Special General Meeting of The Kapiti DEATH NOTICE Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast, known as SUNDAY 18 SEPT Tuatara Brewing. ELECTRICITY LINES DOWN AND Golf Club will be held in the Clubrooms on The general nature of the business Sunday 9 October 2016 at 1:30 pm BEATTIE, Josephine Anne: Low 4.04am High 10.12am conducted under the licence is Taven. OTHER FAULTS Formerly of Kapiti. On Friday, 9 September 2016, peacefully at Low 4.23pm High 10.29pm to consider changes to the Constitution. The days on which and the hours during Electra-0800LostPower0800567876 St Joseph’s Home of Compassion, Upper Hutt. Aged 74 years. MONDAY 19 SEPT which alcohol is (or is intended to be) Loved wife of George, and sister of Tony Potter (Adelaide). A sold under the licence are: To be followed by the 45th Annual private cremation has been held. A Memorial Service will be held Low 4.48am High 10.56am Monday to Sunday 10am - 8pm. GAS General Meeting at 2:00pm in Paraparaumu in October. Messages/enquiries to John Low 5.08pm High 11.15pm The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the EMERGENCYCONTACT-RAUMATI TOOHAU McCardle: Email [email protected] or Telephone 04 TUESDAY 20 SEPT Nominations in writing for President, Board 296-1675. Kapiti Coast Funeral Home, FDANZ–NZIFH. Kapiti Coast District Licensing Ph:Vector(NaturalGas Corp)0800802 332 Committee at 175 Rimu Road, Members, Men’s and Women’s Club ELLEY, Brent Charles: Low 5.34am High 11.42am Paraparaumu 5032. Passed away peacefully at Summerset Hospital on Sunday 11 Low 5.55pm High -pm Any person who is entitled to object and Captains are called for and will close on 2nd September 2016, with his Mum at his side. Aged 58 years. Dearly WEDNESDAY 21 SEPT who wishes to object to the issue of the COASTAL MEDICAL ROOMS October loved son of Marie Luke and the late Bob Elley. Loved brother licence may, not later than 15 working 240 Mazengarb Road, Paraparaumu Low 6.22am High 12.03am days after the date of the publication of of John (Levin), and Grant (Hector, Buller). In accordance with DR PAUL DAVIS DR RACHEL WATTERS Remits for consideration at the SGM and the Brent’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages may Low 6.46pm High 12.31pm this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the AGM will close on be sent to 6 Churchill St, Levin 5011. Kapiti Coast Funeral THURSDAY 22 SEPT District Licensing Committee at: The DR PETER SHERRINGTON DR JAN LAVERY Home, FDANZ–NZIFH. 18 September 2016 Low 7.14am High 12.55am Secretary, Kapiti Coast District Licensing DR MEABURN STANILAND DR MALCOLM DYER GOULD, Eileen Florence (ne´e Tallon): Committee, Private Bag 60601, Warren Herlihy President On 1 September 2016 peacefully at Winara Rest Home, Low 7.43am High 1.25pm Paraparaumu 5254. DR SABIEN VAN RIESSEN Waikanae. Aged 86 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late John. No objection to the issue of a renewal licence may be made in relation to a Pharmacy, Kapiti Travel Health Service Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Debbie matter other than a matter specified in We are taking on patients that are new to Kapiti – conditions apply. (Whangarei) Chris (Palmerston North) and Mary & Phil section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Hopgood (Otaki). Loved grandad of Victoria and Nicholas Alcohol Act 2012. 902 9200 (24 Hours) Seen it? Gould, John, Elizabeth, James and Christopher Hopgood. Will This is the second publication of be sadly missed. A service to celebrate Eileen’s life has been held. Messages please to Hopgood family 101 Ringawhati Road, RD this notice. The first notice was 3, Otaki. Waikanae Funeral Home, FDANZ. on 8 September 2016. ACCIDENT AND MEDICAL Call us! HOVERD, Alice Beryl: General Practice: Of Waikanae. Passed away peacefully at Parkwood Lodge on Wednesday, 7 September 2016, aged 93 years. A much loved … invites all GPs: Alastair Palmer, Sandra Spilg, Brent Krivan, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. As per Alice’s interested parties to Christine Coulter, Bart Stus, Janett Andres, request, a private cremation has taken place. Kapiti Coast Funeral their… Home, FDANZ–NZIFH. ANNUAL GENERAL Health Services Rob Kieboom, Kate Averi and Matthew Monk NORMAN, Beverley Rae: MEETING X-Ray, Pharmacy, Independent Nurse At Summerset Care Centre, Paraparaumu, on Monday, 5 Thursday 29th September 2016. Wife of Bob for 66 years; mother of Geoff, TEAM MEDICAL AT COASTLANDS Sally, Alan, Kit and Simon; and grandmother of Tom, Ryan, September 2016 Jake, Daniel, Joe and Adam. A private funeral and cremation was at 6.30pm to be KAPITI 8am to 10pm 7 days held on 9 September. Kapiti Coast Funeral Home, FDANZ– held at the NZIFH. Disability Information DENTURE PHONE: 297 3000 PARANIHI, Joan (ne´e Proctor): & Equipment Centre Of Paekakariki. On Wednesday, 7 September 2016, peacefully at 15A Ngahina Street, CLINIC home surrounded by whanau. Aged 73 years. Loved wife of the PARAPARAUMU late James (Big Jim), and much loved mother of David, Barbara, Paraparaumu Rana, Carol, Glenys, Lisa, Shirley, Naomi, the late Terence, and For enquiries Natalie Heenan the late Maria. Beloved Nan and NanNan of all her many B. Dent Tech, Dip. Clin. Dent Otago NZIDT MEDICAL CENTRE mokopuna. Loved by her nieces and nephews. Her whanau took please phone: 40 Ihakara St, Paraparaumu

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PUBLIC NOTICE Job Opportunities NOTIFICATION OF THE AVAILABILITY OF SUMMARY OF DECISIONS REQUESTED AND FURTHER SUBMISSION PERIOD FOR PLAN CHANGE 84 TO THE OPERATIVE Situations Vacant DISTRICT PLAN – KAPITI COAST AIRPORT Clause 7 of Schedule 1 to the Resource BARISTA BOYS part-time TRUCK DRIVER (Class barista Mon and Sun plus 2) and yard duties, must be BLACK PEPPER OTAKI – NEW STORE Management Act 1991 additional relieving work. fit. 021 419 672 OPENING! Must be passionate about The Kapiti Coast District Council has accepted a request by Kapiti great coffee & customer RETAIL ASSISTANTS REQUIRED Coast Airport Holdings Limited to propose a plan change to the service. Honest & reliable. Black Pepper is an iconic smart casual label catering to mature women. operative Kapiti Coast District Plan – Plan Change 84. The plan Ph Warwick 027 242 1222 www.neighbourly.co.nz change seeks to change a number of the rules relating to the Airport [email protected] We are seeking friendly & attentive Retail Zone to allow resource consent to be sought for some retail activities Assistants with great sales & customer service skills.

and for noise sensitive activities outside the Air Noise Boundary. (All services): Flexibility to work across our key trading Plan Change 84 was publicly notified on 24 February 2016, with hours including weekends & must be confi- the period for submissions closing on 23 March 2016. The Council dent using a POS system & EFTPOS. received seven submissions on the plan change. Please email your resume to clinic & other services (Tuesday [email protected] Pursuant to Clause 7 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Suitable applicants will be contacted. Act 1991, the Kapiti Coast District Council gives public notice WINARA REST HOME that a summary of the decisions requested by persons making KYS Paraparaumu Street, Paraparaumu, Tutanekai 15 Phone 04-9059597 KYS Otaki appt): by on other days 14 Matene Street, Otaki, Phone 06-3647305 www.kys.co.nz submissions on Plan Change 84 (“summary”) has been compiled. CAREGIVER You have a caring attitude, and enjoy being The Summary is now available to be viewed on the Council’s part of a team. You will be committed to website at www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/pc84. It states the name of the making sure our residents enjoy all they submitter, the submission reference number (PC84-#), whether have earned in-life as you support their Parkwood Lodge they support or oppose the provisions, and the decision they unique needs in partnership with their requested the Council make. families. You will have a mature attitude, Casual On-Call Caregivers Copies of the Summary may be inspected or obtained at the Rimu take pride in a job well done, be reliable, We welcome applications from caregivers to Road Council Offices, Council Libraries and Service Centres honest, friendly with the ability to work join our team at Parkwood Lodge on a casual during normal opening hours. The Summary and copies of unsupervised as well as preferably have on-call basis. submissions can be provided on CD by phoning 04 296 4700 or relevant work experience within an elderly Parkwood offers excellent pay rates, 0800 486 486, or emailing [email protected]. Printed care setting preferably. weekend allowances and a friendly working environment. copies of specific submissions can be provided on request. Join us now by contacting Helen Harmer,

Administrator on 04 293 6034 or visit Applications close on Friday dential A free conﬁ health and support service for anyone aged 10 - 24 living in Kapiti. The Summary and the submissions are also available for viewing www.bupa.co.nz. Applications close 30 September 2016 at the following locations during normal opening hours: Friday, 23 September 2016. Customer Services, Civic Building, 175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu Apply to: Maria Ramsbottom Ōtaki Library and Service Centre, 81-83 Main St, Ōtaki Nurse Manager Waikanae Library and Service Centre, Mahara Place, Waikanae Telephone 04 293 5070 Paraparaumu Library, 9 Iver Trask Place, Paraparaumu Parkwood Lodge Paekākāriki Library, 14 Wellington Road, Paekākāriki Belvedere Avenue WAIKANAE Further submissions can now be made by a person who has PART-TIME MEDICAL an interest in Plan Change 84 greater than the interest that the RECEPTION/ADMINISTRATOR general public has, or who is representing a relevant aspect of the Needed for a busy GP Practice on the Kapiti Coast. public interest, or a local authority. It is not necessary for a person The successful applicant should have the following: making a further submission to have made an original submission. • Sound computer literacy

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STU PIDDINGTON old had an extraordinary win in a tough 15km elimination race. Kapiti speed skating sensation After 75 laps Michael won by Peter Michael has grabbed his less than one hundredth of a sec- second title at the World Speed ond. Skating Championships in China. It was the fourth time he had Michael showed his versatility won the event at the world cham- by winning the 1000m on the track pionships. to add to his earlier 15,000m elim- Michael was unbeaten from ination victory in Nanjing. 2011 to 2014, before switching to The win chalks up his eighth long track ice last year and not senior world title. defending his title. It also shows history can With two laps and 400 metres repeat as Michael won both titles to go Michael appeared in control. in Italy four years ago. Colombian Alex Cujavante New Zealand coach Bill Begg however came off the last bend said he fortunate to be privy to and looked to be about to take both double title victories. Michael, but the irrepressible ‘‘Peter is an extraordinary ath- Kiwi surged again. lete and showed his mental tough- Michael then appeared wrong ness in the race. footed in an awkward lunge for ‘‘This 1000m was very special the line with the Colombian. as the Colombians who were sec- The official announcement ond and third have won a however handed the victory to truckload of world titles between Michael, by 0.008s. them.’’ Michael’s gold medal efforts Andres Munoz and Andres have single-handly lifted New Zea- Jimenez led the race with a per- land to fifth on the medal table. fect team strategy however Colombia are the runaway Michael, in a very smart tactical leaders with 12 gold, 12 silver and move, got between the two a bronze. Colombians. Earlier Michael just missed a As they come into the last 200m medal with a fourth place in the lap Michael, timing his run to per- 10,000m points elimination race. fection, came out of the last bend In the 500m Josh Whyte of and nailed Munoz close to the line Kapiti was 16th and Timaru’s with a brilliant sprint. Dale Christoffersen 25th, in a field Two days earlier the 27-year- of 54. Peter Michael (right) took out a tough 15km elimination race by less than one hundredth of a second. THOMAS HOFMANN

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ADAM POULOPOULOS lege student was offered the Fifa role while she was catering and A Raumati Beach woman’s hospitality manager at last year’s passion for football and events under-20 world cup in New Zea- acumen has taken her from Kapiti land. to the Olympics, rubbing The role involved managing all shoulders with some of the game’s footballers in competition and the brightest stars. Olympic village, she said. Emma Luxton is working at ‘‘A typical match day would the Paralympics in Rio as a spon- involve kit van management, sorship and hospitality manager. team bus departure and arrivals, She was a Fifa athlete services changing room management, 65 manager at last month’s volunteers to manage, match Olympics. timing and player movements, Her love for the game began flag-bearers and youth pro- when she was 14, when her father gramme management. Paul’s team was short on ‘‘After the match the players go numbers. back to the changing room. ‘‘Next thing I knew I had a pair ‘‘Some go to doping control and of footy boots on and off I went,’’ others to press conferences. she said. ‘‘All players then go through ‘‘I enjoyed it so much I kept the pressed mixed zone and on to playing.’’ the bus.’’ On the field, she has repres- Luxton said seeing the win’s ented Paraparaumu College and effect on her Brazilian colleagues several Kapiti clubs. was her Games highlight. She has featured for the South- ‘‘For Brazil to lose to Germany ern United national women’s in the World Cup, and in the league team, and most recently women’s Olympic tournament, it played for Ellerslie AFC in Auck- was very important for them to land. win the men’s final. However, it was during her ‘‘Some colleagues have been physical education studies at working on this event for years,’’ Otago University, which has a she said. strong sports business and policy ‘‘It meant a lot for it to be a suc- focus, that she began to explore cess and also for Brazil to win, off-field roles. especially with such a big football The former Paraparaumu Col- culture here.’’ Kapiti’s Emma Luxton poses with Brazilian gold medal-winning footballer Felipe Anderson. OOURUR B BIGGESTIGGEST SSPRINGPRING C CARPETARPET SALE EVER!

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