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Thursday, November 17, 2016 Shaken but not stirred

The Horowhenua District Council building has been deemed safe after the quakes.

JOEL MAXWELL AND ADAM main under the Foxton tower ‘‘The only dislodged ceiling tiles’’. make sure the problem was not POULOPOULOS burst following the earthquake ‘‘There was no change to something more serious. but was repaired by Monday disturbance found existing concrete cracks. The Kapiti Coast Mayor K It could have been so much worse. afternoon. was a few ceiling building was deemed safe for Gurunathan said the district The South Island and Welling- Horowhenua District Council occupancy and further structural appeared to have got off lightly ton City faced massive clean-up staff inspected buildings that it tiles had popped out assessment not required.’’ from the earthquakes that rocked operations on Monday but owned and found no visible signs of position in one of Kapiti Coast District Council Wellington to the south. Horowhenua and the Kapiti Coast of damage following Monday found no significant damage in He said the only reported and appeared to have moderate morning’s earthquake. the buildings. ’’ the district after making checks problems were murky drinking damage compared to its southern ‘‘The only disturbance found Horowhenua District Council on infrastructure and roads water in Waikanae, and overnight neighbours. was a few ceiling tiles had popped across the day. confusion about the tsunami risk. Murky water, temporary busi- out of position in one of the build- council headquarters, the centre The council was investigating People were warned to simply ness closures, exam disruption ings. The team accessed the inside of simmering disagreement over reports of murky water in stay off beaches, he said. and a middle of the night tsunami of all buildings, except the Foxton whether it was an earthquake Waikanae and several other ‘‘There was a bit of a panic fright were the main effects of the Courthouse Museum which is risk even before the earthquake. locations in the district. with some people wanting to run 7.5 magnitude quake that currently closed due to However council staff said they It was thought the problem up into the hills.’’ hammered the Lower North earthquake-prone risk.’’ inspected the building first thing came after the earthquakes Island. Mayor Michael Feyen said on Monday morning and the only stirred up sediment on the bottom Flooding and quake damage In Horowhenua the trunk there were new cracks in the disturbance ‘‘was two slightly- of the pipes. It was checking to captured in pictures P23

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Wellington’s public transport sys- PASSENGERS SAID: tem could be losing millions of dollars a year because of rail passengers dodging fares. Public transport provider Metlink announced on Friday it will introduce random ticket checkpoints on some train services, in an effort to put a stop to potential lost earnings for Greater Wellington Regional Council. With international benchmark figures showing 5 to 10 per cent of commuters do not pay for their fares, a council spokeswoman said that number could be as much as $5 million a year. ‘‘At the moment, we don’t know [how much we are losing], Fleur Utting, Te Horo: "It’s fair which is why we are conducting enough. The question would be this exercise.’’ whether it’s worth it for them to The sustained loss of earnings pay the staff to find enough could mean law-abiding people doing it.’’ customers having to pay increased fares, the council said. General manager of public transport Wayne Hastie said the culprits were either not paying for their journeys, or travelling further than their tickets allowed. Using the international bench- mark, those people could be cost- ing the council $2.5m to $5m each year. Metlink will introduce random ticket checkpoints on some train services. PHOTOS: ROSS GIBLIN\FAIRFAX The shortfall was made up by others who funded the service, ‘‘It helps keep the contribution correct amount will be asked to ‘‘We will try and make this pro- such as ratepayers, the New Zea- from rates down, and also keeps pay by cash, or directed to an cess as quick as possible.’’ land Transport Agency and public the fares affordable.’’ eftpos machine. The council could not confirm transport users. Metlink will place temporary ‘‘Checking tickets periodically when the initiative would start, or ‘‘Ticket revenue helps fund the barriers at the end of station is good business sense, and [some- how many stations would be Kakati Royal, Porirua: "As rail service and contributes to the platforms during the checks, and thing] which many other busi- targeted. long as it doesn’t affect our upkeep of our rail infrastructure, passengers will be asked to show nesses do to ensure that There were a total of 12.8 travel time, it’s a good idea, which includes maintenance of their tickets before exiting. customers have paid for goods,’’ million rail passenger trips last especially business wise.’’ trains and stations. Anyone who has not paid the Hastie said. year. COME & JOIN ME

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Crashing into road signs can be an expensive mistake. Road damage costs motorists $5.3 million

MARTY SHARPE ation contract known as ‘net- By region (2011-now) work outcomes contracts’. This Motorists who have damaged roll-out is nearly complete. These regional figures tally the road signs or barriers, or caused Under the network outcomes invoices issued and the amount road closures, have been contracts, contractors seek charged. charged an average of $7200 over approval from the Transport ❚ Northland: 70, $244,138 the past five years. Agency for the costs to be ❚ Auckland: 92, $643,997 Figures released by the NZ recovered,’’ Young said. ❚ Waikato: 72, $480,655 Transport Agency under the NZ Insurance Council ❚ Bay of Plenty: 27, $109,595 Official Information Act, reveal insurance manager John Lucas ❚ Gisborne/Hawke’s Bay: 86, that the 728 invoices have been said while it was quite normal $690,882 issued for $5.3milliion between for the agency to charge for ❚ Manawatu/Whanganui/ 2011 and the year to date. damaged equipment, it was very Taranaki: 45, $527,376 The invoices are issued to unusual for the agency to ❚ Wellington: 95, $607,214 recover costs from motorists charge for road closure manage- ❚ Marlborough: 19, $71,816 responsible for crashes that ment costs. Lucas was aware of ❚ Nelson/Tasman: 31, $311,657 affect the state highway net- a case in 2013 where an injured ❚ Canterbury/West Coast: 175, work and include the cost of driver was charged for traffic $1,500,676 repairing damaged signs and management, but he had not ❚ Otago/ Southland: 16, $114,929 roadside equipment such as heard of a case since. ❚ TOTALS: 728, $5,302,935 barriers and urban design ‘‘That was unusual. If there’s features. Invoices were also damage to property, then who- issued for the cost of any traffic driver at fault in a crash causes ever the owner is they have a management such as road damage to any property’’. right to recover costs, often closures and cleanups following Prior to 2013 the agency through insurance,’’ he said. a crash. recovered costs directly from ‘‘Power poles can be quite National manager network motorists responsible for the expensive. They can be more directions and performance crash. Since then it has been than the vehicle accident. The Chris Young said the agency contractors who have recovered most expensive type of loss was responsible for the cost the costs. would be a truck with an recovery as manager of a public ‘‘Since 2013 we have been oversized load striking a bridge. asset and this was ‘‘the same progressively rolling out a new That can be huge, can be principle that applies when a form of maintenance and oper- millions,’’ Lucas said. Angry public abuse staff

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BREXIT RAMIFICATIONS MEETING ETIQUETTE WRITE TO US Horowhenua residents, Kudos to the council for trying to We welcome letters. particularly former UK citizens, do something about this public Please supply us with will be aware of the UK National speaking time problem. your name, address, phone referendum which was held in The filming of the same is a number - no pseudonyms or June 2016 which resulted in a vote separate issue. What rankles is anonymous letters. Maximum length to withdraw from the European the fact that ratepayers have to for letters is 250 words and only Union (EU) with a possible exit by wait till the end of lengthy extended at editor discretion. Letters the UK Government in mid 2017. meetings to speak their mind in may be edited. Write to PO Box 110, During a recent visit to front of political representatives. Paraparaumu or England and Wales, it was evident For myself, nothing less than [email protected]. to my wife and I that the move to the re-institution of the five exit the EU was a controversial minutes’ public speaking time at one with the print media in the front of council meetings particular highlighting the costs which will be minuted and filmed associated with the withdrawal, is good enough. particularly with regard to It would also be a good thing if imported goods and foodstuffs as councilors didn’t themselves well as the fall in value of the speak while one is trying to British pound. If and when a final communicate with them, as has date is set by the UK Government happened in the past. The act of to exit the EU, New Zealand, as a filming this act is a question for assets. as a core council service, plus considered to be suspect. long term exporter to the UK and another day. That our council Three Notices of Motion were they support the two independent Dave Thomson Europe, will be in a strong feels compelled to try and stop the put forward by councillor Bishop reports that have stated the Foxton Beach position to negotiate trade deals public from filming while being and seconded by councillor Judd council building is safe for with the UK and Europe. While in filmed by council is a rather for November 2, Horowhenua occupancy and that council does MAYOR OR NOT the UK my wife and I attended a strange paradox but such is the District Council meeting, (File not support the intention of Feyen One of the issues Michael Feyen Royal Navy reunion at political game these days. No: 16/585). for the books to be opened. campaigned on was community Portsmouth where I presented a Chris Walker Those Notices of Motion were The primary principle of housing. His position was not to paper on the 75th anniversary of Otaki Beach carried by nine councillors, who Councillor Conduct as per the sell. For many voters this was an the Royal New Zealand Navy as had earlier publicly criticised Local Government Act 1989 S76B important issue and helped him well as visiting a former Royal COUNCILLOR CONDUCT Mayor Michael Feyen, after is that they should act with with the mayoralty. Now we have Air Force Base (TANGMERE) Further to my letter regarding holding a secret meeting – prior to integrity and impartially exercise Councillor Bishop and Judd which featured in the Battle of Horowhenua getting an honest being sworn in – wherein they his or her responsibilities in the putting through and getting Britain and is now an RAF and transparent council from now decided not to support Feyen to interest of the local community passed a motion to continue the Museum. The topic of on. have the council building and not improperly seek to confer planning of reselling its housing. conversation at the reunion Councillors are meant to rechecked for safety reasons. an advantage or disadvantage on The only ones against it was centred around Brexit and the observe principles of good Effectively, they have made a any person. Mayor Feyen and Deputy possible ramifications on the cost governance and act with integrity decision to not support the It is my view that the nine Cambell. How does a mayor of living, particularly retired UK and represent ratepayers and mayor’s campaign promises. councillors did not act with govern when most councillors go Citizens. residents – not their own personal They have endorsed the decision integrity or impartially in the against the public’s wishes? 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FAMILY AND November 17, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, call BRASS BONANZA Graham 049056236. COMMUNITY Four Horowhenua brass bands SPORT CONTINUED will join forces to present a concert on Sunday. The Salvation Dance classes: Paekakariki School Clothes swap: Paekakariki Army Band will open the show, Hall, incorporate movements to Memorial Hall, The Parade, women’s with the Levin Centennial improve strength, mobility and clothes swap, proceeds to The Shed Concert Band, Levin Salvation fitness, every Wednesday, 7:30pm, Project Kapiti, November 27, noon- Army Corps Youth Brass Band $11. 3pm, $5 entry. and Chris Craddock’s Levin & Footprints in the sand: Foxton Garden tour - Waiopehu College: Districts Brass to continue the Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Marine Fundraiser for the college’s Japanese entertainment. The finale will see Pde, run and walk, November 20, language students, November 27, all four bands join together to 8:30am-12:15pm. 10am-4pm, tickets $20 from the present two combined items - Greater Wellington Marine school. Bound for Glory, an arrangement Model Club: Southward Car Grey Power - Horowhenua: Levin of a popular Salvation Army song, Museum pond, Otaihanga Rd, radio- Cosmopolitan Club, Oxford St, and a selection of Christmas controlled boating, third Sunday of entertainment from Waiopehu carols, Hooked on Traditional every month, 11am-4pm, free, call College music department students, Christmas. 298 2744. November 18, 1:30pm. Judo: Levin School, Tiro Tiro Rd, Humanity at crossroads: Kapiti learn the sport of judo, every Community Centre, Ngahina St, Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm, first three Paraparaumu, public talk and 4pm, entry by koha. train rides go to Parkinson’s Chamberlain St, November 26, visits free, call (06) 3673632 for more transmission meditation, November Messy Church - Raumati: Kapiti Wellington Society, November 20, 1:30-4pm, November 27, 10am-3pm, info. 22, 7-9pm, free. Uniting Parish, Raumati Rd, games, 10am-4pm. free. Kapiti Women’s Triathlon: Kapiti Coast Festival: Kapiti food and craft for all ages, Parkinson’s Support Groups: Streetfeast: Te Takere, Bath St, Raumati, February 26, visit the KWT Primary School, Rimu Rd, November 18, 5-7pm, free. Horowhenua Masonic Cafe, Queen Levin, gourmet street food from website to enter and for more info. Paraparaumu, incorporates Hospice Ohau farmers market: Ohau St, Levin, November 24, around the world, November 18, Races: Otaki Maori Racing Club, Te Strawberry Festival, November 19, Public Hall, Muhunoa Rd West, the 10:30-11:30am. 5-9pm. Roto Rd, organised by Levin Racing 9am-4pm. third Saturday of every month, 9am- Pop in: Kapiti Community Centre, Tea and Tales: Waikanae Library, Club, November 25 and December Kapiti Food Fair: Mazengarb 1pm. Stalls $11-16, call 022 068 7861. Ngahina St, Paraparaumu, for Mahara Pl, morning tea and share an 15. Reserve, Paraparaumu, December 3, Otaki Women’s Community Club seniors and newcomers, every hour of stories from our collection, Reverse colour run: Donnelly Park, 10am-3pm. market: SH1 opposite New World, Friday, 1-3pm. the third Thursday of every month, Collingwood St, Levin, for White Levin RSA awards: Levin RSA, Otaki, every Sunday, 9am-3pm, call Rail cruise: Paekakariki Railway 10:30-11:45am. Ribbon Day, November 19, 11am- Devon St, November 26, 7pm, $5. 06 3646267 for a stall. Station, Tilley Rd, through Toastmasters of Waikanae: 2pm. Messy Church - Paraparaumu:St Parkinson’s fundraiser: Kapiti Horowhenua and Manawatu, Waikanae War Memorial Hall, Pehi Taekwondo: Otaki College, Mill Rd, Paul’s Church, Kapiti Rd, food and Miniature Railway, Raumati Gardens, December 4, 7:10am-5:45pm. Kupa St, develop your public training, Mondays and Wednesdays, games for all ages, November 20, all proceeds from food stalls and Rose show: Levin Memorial Hall, speaking skills, visitors welcome, 8-12 year-olds 5:40pm, 13+ 6:45pm.

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JILL GALLOWAY in wine tastings as they looked out across the vineyard. Out on There has been a successful start the lawn, Turks Poultry offered of the first Taste of Horowhenua. BBQ marinated chicken tastings Nine food plants in the region and had fresh corn-fed chicken for opened their doors. purchase, with many cooler bags It was held on Saturday and of chicken taken home’’. Live thousands of people joined in the music entertained the crowd. Horowhenua Taste Trail as food Tendertips Asparagus offered producers welcomed the public to tours of the packhouse, freshly see behind the scenes. picked asparagus was available The inaugural Taste Trail took from the shop on site, and Foxton place at sites throughout the Beach’s Little White Rabbit was Horowhenua district, from as far on hand whipping up juicy jumbo north as Tendertips Asparagus asparagus with hollandaise sauce north of Levin, to Takapu Farm and a fried egg, which proved the and Woody’s Free Range Farm at most popular asparagus dish of Manakau in the south. the day. At each site guided tours were Muddy paddocks meant that on offer; along with tastings and farm tours at Takapu Farm and samples, fresh produce to pur- Woody’s Free Range Farm chase, or food trucks serving up required gumboots. Visitors taste sensations. explored the workings of the Event co-organiser and spokes- farm, patting piglets and seeing woman Catherine Lewis says the cows being milked, followed by response to the Taste Trail was Woody’s bacon butties from overwhelming. Dutchy’s Burger Joint at the pig ‘‘We were blown away by the farm. enthusiasm of our Taste Trail ‘‘We have had the most adventurers. To see so many amazing feedback that people people out enjoying the variety of enjoyed taking a look behind the experiences we had on offer was scenes and seeing where the food incredible, and exceeded all of our they eat comes from. Visitors expectations, especially consider- Barbecue of Turks chicken as part of Horowhenua Taste Trail which attracted thousands of people. have been amazed by local ing the grey clouds and rain lead- producers’ effort and commit- ing up to the event’’. ment to producing such high qual- She said visitors travelled from where Catherine says ‘‘visitors chase fresh Woodhaven produce, touch live eels in a tank, took ity food,’’ Lewis said. Hawke’s Bay, Manawatu and Wel- enjoyed woodfired pizzas served sample vegetables, and a them through the processing area, However, by far the most excit- lington, joining many up by BABCO Woodfired Pizza, Vietnamese and Mexican food and offered samples of smoked ing part of the Taste Trail was the Horowhenua locals that set out to sampling the Genoese pestos, and truck were on site creating eel. pride that the event brought to the explore the food secrets in their stocked up on tubs of pesto for delicious dishes from the ’’The smoked eel was such a hit Horowhenua region. own backyard, along with those their own kitchen. Country vegetables. A highlight for the that by early afternoon, the pate ‘‘We are glad that we have more familiar ones, such as RJ’s Treats were also on hand with children was a ride in the tractor and smoked eel for sale had sold instilled pride in the community Licorice. samples of freeze dried fruit and and trailer around Woodhaven’s out. of the amazing place we live, the Visitor numbers at their chestnut flour based paddocks,’’ Lewis said. ‘‘Down the road at Ohau incredible people that live here, Woodhaven Gardens and Genoese Vernerdi crackers.’’ At Levin Eel Trading, tours of Wines, locals who had never been and the beautiful food and wine Pesto totalled more than 1700, ‘‘Visitors were able to pur- the factory allowed people to to the cellar door before indulged we produce’’. Poet laureate encourages writers

JANINE RANKIN Most poets understood they if they do not. But if you start try- ute to the commemoration of the were working in a field where ing to adjust your poems to suit 100th anniversary of New Zea- New Zealand’s Poet Laureate there were more writers than what other people are thinking, it land’s involvement in World War Stead has urged southern North readers, and none could know becomes unauthentic.’’ I. He had chosen to respond with Island poets to remain true to whether they were writing for Stead became New Zealand’s poetry about a deserter being themselves, and not adjust their eternity, or just for themselves Poet Laureate in 2015. His role is shot, about a conscientious objec- words to please others. and a few friends. to represent New Zealand poets, tor, and about women’s involve- The 84-year-old New Zealand Writing poetry could not be a to promote and advocate for ment – ‘‘feathers and tears’’. literary legend was the opening commercial venture, he said, and poetry, and carry on writing him- ’’Things not usually celebrated,’’ speaker at the East-West Poetry that was what helped to keep it self. he said. Fest hosted at Palmerston North’s pure . He had been commissioned to Stead spent Saturday with the city library at the weekend. Only the poet could decide write verse for a publication on poets and supporters from Mana- He said the opportunity for whether their work was any good. the Royal New Zealand Navy’s watu, Horowhenua, Hawke’s Bay, poets to get together and share ‘‘It is lovely if other people upcoming 75th anniversary. Wairarapa, Gisborne, Wairoa, C K Stead shares his poetry at the their work was important. agree with you and disappointing He was also asked to contrib- Whanganui and Wellington. East-West Poetry Fest.

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Must Sea Views - Tender Discover the many unique features with this individually designed 1970's home. Strongly constructed with an emphasis on style, sun and comfort, you will see why TENDER this home has been cherished by the owners for more than 40 years. High ceilings combined with oodles of character and architectural merit provide a really modern feel. Take in the views to Kapiti Island, enjoy the brilliant outdoor flow in the summer and a warm open fire in the winter months. Visit nature in the beautiful garden here or walk to either the beach or Queen Elizabeth Park.

Tender: Wednesday 30th November 2016 at 4:00 pm Professionals Kapiti Office(will not be sold prior) Open: Sun 20th Nov 1pm-2pm Address: 34 Forest Road View Online: www.dwre.co.nz/PKP12572 RAUMATI SOUTH www.open2view.co.nz/82647

3 2 2 2 Dave Barber 04 2972019 027 4553567 04 299 3565 [email protected]

Majestic Coastal Views - Deadline Sale 23/11/2016 This near new home has been built on an elevated two acre site to take in the majesty of the Tasman Sea and beyond area of Peka Peka. FINAL NOTICE It boasts a fully double glazed, six bedroom residence, has three living areas, three bathrooms an open plan kitchen, double garage and heaps of additional storage.

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Deadline Sale 23rd November 2016 at 4pm in the Waikanae Office

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Backyard Beachfront! - Deadline Sale 7/12/16 Driven by great weather, lifestyle & the new expressway, the Kapiti Coast has seen some exorbitant prices paid for beachfront property. This prime property in a friendly street is set amongst sand dunes at the North end of Otaki Beach & presents a rare opportunity for those aspiring to a superb location before prices really start to rise. Coming to the market for the first time in almost 40 years, bright & fresh with new carpet & flooring & the potential to upgrade & develop further this 2-bedroom house with a 1-bedroom apartment offers a host of different living & lifestyle options. With a large garage plus a workshop & ample off street parking for the cars or boat as well as a large section (bordered on two sides by reserve) for that summer overflow, you have nothing but an amazing summer to enjoy!. RV$400,000 Open: Sat 19th , Sun 20th , Sat 26th & Sun 27th Nov 1pm-1:30pm Address: 11 Moana Street View Online: OTAKI BEACH www.dwre.co.nz/POT11666 www.open2view.co.nz/383513

3 2 2 2 Sarah Lange 06 364 7720 022 317 7613 [email protected]

Private Oasis on Millennium Hill - Deadline Sale 23/11 /2016 Family Perfect: Just in time for summer - Auction

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3 You will be impressed with this wonderful private home that ticks all the 3 Act now to register your interest in this solid family home set well back from boxes! Low maintenance brick and tile, sunny and ideal for entertaining both the road for maximum quiet & privacy and you could be "twisting by the indoors and outdoors. Comprising of 3 double bedrooms and large study, 2 pool" before Christmas. With plenty of space for parking the camper van 2 bathrooms (incl. ensuite), spacious living and dining rooms, kitchen, family 1 AND the boat your new home sits on a full size 1/4 acre section. It comprises room, plenty of storage, double internal access garage and a large garden of 3 spacious bedrooms with an office or a 4th bedroom complimented with shed. Enjoy lovely views out to the eastern hills from the bedrooms and a large bathroom and a second shower and toilet facilities for added 2 outdoor patio area. Located in the popular, central midlands subdivision with 2 convenience. The modern large kitchen with a gas/electric cooking is well easy access to all local amenities. Call or text Deborah now on 0211410894 appointed and has been a place of happy memories for its present owner. 2 or Eddie Winkel on 04 2972019. Deadline Sale closing: 4pm on Wednesday 1 Auction to be held on site (will not be sold prior). 23rd November 2016 (not selling prior). Auction: Saturday 3rd December 2016 11.00am 318 Te Moana RoadOpen: Sun 20th & Sun 27th Nov 2pm-2:30pm Open: Sat 19th & Sun 20th Nov 1:30pm-2:30pm Deborah Pallikaros Address: 318 Te Moana Road Ross Vessey Address: 21 Millennium Hill 021 141 0894 View Online: 021 213 3050 View Online: 04 212 5595 www.dwre.co.nz/PWI21019 04 293 5930 www.dwre.co.nz/PKP12571 [email protected] www.open2view.co.nz/383511 [email protected] www.dwre.co.nz 14 HOROWHENUA MAIL, NOVEMBER 17, 2016 stuff.co.nz

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Kiwi Classic! - Auction 9/12/2016 6 Miriona Grove, Paekakariki (WN25B/432)

This is a classic 1950s, weatherboard-clad MORTGAGEE house. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, in the AUCTION popular seaside settlement of Paekakariki, it's just a short stroll to the beach, Queen Elizabeth Park, Paekakariki School & playground and a few minutes from the village centre.

With a floor area of approximately 100m2 and set on an 809m2 section, the dwelling has three bedrooms, a single garage, a deck to the front and land out back.

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Mortgagee Auction: Friday 9th December 2016 1.00pm Professionals Kapiti Lights Complex(will not be sold prior) Open: View By Appointment Only PAEKAKARIKI Address: 6 Miriona Grove View Online: www.dwre.co.nz/PKP12575

3 1 1 1 Andrea Corrigan 021 488 267 [email protected]

Location, Character & Class - Deadline Sale 30/11/2016 A CRACKER ON KARAKA! - Deadline Sale 07/12 /2016

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3 This three bedroom, two bathroom home in the heart of Raumati Beach is 4 It's time for my vendors to relocate so don't miss the opportunity to make truly outstanding in every way. Recently renovated and presented to a high this charming 1950s family home your own. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac and standard, there is more than meets the eye once you step inside this on the doorstep of Weka Park, sit on your sun-soaked balcony and enjoy 2 well-located character cottage. The excellent floor-plan maximises space with 2 views to Kapiti Island and local woodland. With 3-4 bedrooms on offer, a semi open-plan living area. The lounge/dining space is light and airy with spacious lounge/dining, original kitchen, renovated bathroom plus bonus WC neutral decor and beautifully polished, original rimu floors while the kitchen & hand-basin in the master, smart purchasers will see opportunity to update 0 is modern and practical. Enjoy fantastic indoor/outdoor flow to your private 1 or simply enjoy the convenience that this superb location offers. and sunny BBQ/deck area or walk to the boutique shops, cafes, bars & 1 amenities the village offers. 1 Deadline Sale closes 7 December at 3pm. (Will not be sold prior). Deadline Sale closes 30 November 2016 (Will not be sold prior).

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AN ABSOLUTE FIND - Auction Hidden from view and sheltered for privacy from the weather this beautifully presented 3 bdrm home is an absolute find and a privilege to market. Walk in the front door AUCTION and you are instantly impressed with the open plan living with woodburner in the lounge, walk through to the dining area with ranch-sliders opening to the outdoor living area. The modern kitchen makes cooking for family and friends a breeze. Walk down the hall to the 3 bedrooms, bathroom, sep toilet, and sep laundry. A double garage sits on a fenced 1,136m2 section with mature trees and planting. Take 50 steps to the right to the beach entrance. This is a real gem

Auction: Saturday 10th December 2016 2.00pm Auction - On Site(will not be sold prior) Open: Sat 19th & Sun 20th Nov 2pm-2:30pm Address: 20 Rua Ave View Online: WAITARERE BEACH www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13019

3 1 2 1 Margaret Benton 06 367 9333 027 447 7466 06 367 8167 [email protected] TAKE THE FIRST STEP - 193,000 Brand New in the Rise - Auction

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LEVIN WAITARERE BEACH

3 To owning your own home. Backing onto rural land sits this 3 bedroom low 3 If you have been dreaming of a change in your lifestyle, then here is your maintenance home ready for you to put your own touches too, to make it chance. A just completed, brand spanking new, 3 bedroom home with your little palace. double garage on a 3922 s.m well fenced section, with the addition of a 1 With 2 double bedrooms, 1 single, ensuite style bathroom, separate laundry, 2 large utility shed of approx. 30 s.m. awaits you. The view from the modern updated compact kitchen with open plan dining and living area heated by a kitchen allows you to be part of family and friends while you entertain them. gas heater, this home could be your first home. The double garage and well The section is a blank canvas which gives you the opportunity to put your 2 fenced section all leads to family living. 2 own style to this block, with the option of a couple of paddocks or mass plantings.With Wellington seemingly getting closer, now is the time to 0 1 consider your move.

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Where Town meets Country - Deadline Sale 24/11/2016 Don't let this one get away! - Deadline Sale 24/11/16

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4 Outstanding family home tucked down a driveway on the slopes of Hemi 3 This 3 bedroom property with sep. sunroom/playroom off lounge won't Matenga. This spacious, brick and cedar home on a private 1,332sqm section disappoint to the 1st home buyer or investor. Built in the 1960's era - the has been thoughtfully designed for a family. The sunny open plan living area solid weatherboard construction suggests buyer reassurance. The exterior has 3 downstairs flows seamlessly outdoors to the patio, barbeque area & 1 just been repainted but there is still great scope to enhance further. established garden, while the second lounge upstairs showcases the Good-sized, tidy, fully fenced 635m2 section and just a short walk to town panoramic views over Kapiti. Three dble bdrms including master with ensuite, centre, schools and bus transport - this home ticks all the right boxes. 2 walk in wardrobe, plus the bonus of a spacious semi-self contained flat above 1 the dble gge and workshop. This wonderful family friendly home has it all: a BEO$310,000 2 childrens play area, spa pool, an orchard of fruit trees, raised vegetable bed 1 Deadline Sale: 2.00pm Thursday 24th November even a chook house! Otaki Office 207 Main Highway, Otaki (will not be sold prior)

Open: Sun 20th Nov 1pm-1:30pm Address: 90a Winara Avenue Jenny Lawson Open: Sat 19th & Sun 20th Nov 12pm-12:30pm Jenny Rogers View Online: 027 233 3754 Address: 46 Aotaki Street 021 244 9796 www.dwre.co.nz/PWI21030 04 293 5930 View Online: 06 364 7720 www.open2view.co.nz/382741 [email protected] www.dwre.co.nz/POT11665 [email protected] Fire The Landlord - BEO$117,000 Big Family Home Excellent Location - BEO$255,000 Amazing opportunity to purchase your first home or become the new landlord. This current rental is surplus to requirements and needs to be sold. 2 Dble bdrm rear section cottage has open plan kitchen/dining/lounge. In need of some love and care to bring back to life but this property is not to be missed. Near new carpet, vinyl & hot water cylinder. Fully fenced private backyard, deck off lounge. RV $124,000 Call to view Sophie 021420140 and Denyse 0274455106

Open:Sat 19th Nov 2pm-2:30pm Address: 100d Mako Mako Road View Online: www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13020 Denyse Howell-Styles AREINZ 027 445 5106 06 367 9333 LEVIN [email protected]

Inspired Lifestyle Living - $950,000 This beautiful 3 bedroomed Chris Johns home must be seen to be appreciated, from the beautiful clean LEVIN lines,smart use of glass, elevation plus warm sunlight and cleverly considered 5 Wow this house has one benefit after the other if you are searching for views throughout. something spacious,240sqm with 5 generous bedrooms a fully fenced The established 1.2ha of land has 673sqm section and four car garaging. Currently tenanted at $350.00 been well planted with 20 productive walnut trees plus gardens and there is 1 p/week. a triple car garage complete with There some work to do to beautify and thats all good! Its the right Place at workshop and office.Everything has the right Time at the right Price! R.V. 280,000.00 been thought of and cleverly 2 executed.Don't miss this superb BEO $255,000.00 opportunity to purchase this quality home.RV$630,000 1 Please call Denyse 027 4455106 or Sophie 021 420140 viewing is by appointment only. Open:View By Appointment Only Address: 55 Avenue North View Online: Denyse Howell-Styles www.dwre.co.nz/PLV12987 Open: Sun 20th Nov 2:45pm-3:15pm Denyse Howell-Styles AREINZ Address: 41 Quinn Road 027 445 5106 027 445 5106 06 367 9333 06 367 9333 View Online: LEVIN [email protected] www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13011 [email protected] www.dwre.co.nz stuff.co.nz NOVEMBER 17, 2016, HOROWHENUA MAIL 17

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Bigger is definitely better! - Deadline Sale 01/12/2016 Opportunity here - nest or invest? - Deadline Sale 02/12/2016 Located for sun, peace and privacy with views This cute and cosy 1-2 bedroom unit in a to the hills, this fantastic family home is popular Waikanae street offers simple and perfect for large or extended families, or practical living. There's still opportunity to those who simply enjoy plenty of space. make improvements and add value or Comprising of 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and upgrade inside and welcome your first 3 living spaces (including 2 separate lounges), tenants. the possibilities here are endless. PROPERTY FEATURES: Walk to the shops, bars, cafes and schools or • Open plan kitchen, dining & living area • " holiday at home" in your own amazing 1-2 double bedrooms • Bathroom with resort style garden, featuring swimming pool, shower, WC & vanity • Updated kitchen with pool house and spa. plenty of storage space • Separate laundry & storage area • Separate sleep-out/studio. Open: Sat 19th , Sun 20th & Sun 27th Nov 12pm-12:30pm Open: Sun 20th & Sun 27th Nov 1pm-1:30pm Address: 46 Rewarewa Crescent Address: 35a Huia Street View Online: View Online: www.dwre.co.nz/PWI21021 www.dwre.co.nz/PWI21032 Andrea Corrigan Andrea Corrigan 021 488 267 021 488 267 WAIKANAE [email protected] WAIKANAE [email protected]

Beach Bach Baby! - Deadline Sale 8/12/16 Affordable Lifestyle - $260,000 1950's Bach set on a large 1/4 acre section. 3 An immaculate two bedroom villa in a good-sized bedrooms, a large living area & popular lifestyle village. Private and fully kitchen, wooden floors throughout. Updates fenced backyard for your loving companion. have created a very funky place to relax & The lifestyle village offers freedom from lawn unwind. Plenty of extras - garage has a mowers, peace of mind and allows you to workshop, laundry, internal storage room & 2 enjoy the important things in life. garden sheds. Let the North facing deck & lawn become your favourite spot to soak up Make the change today and enjoy relaxed the sun or crank up the BBQ, only a few living in the Horowhenua with cash to spare! minutes stroll over the bridge to the sea and river mouth. RV $195,000

Open: Sun 20th & Sun 27th Nov 2pm-2:30pm Open: View By Appointment Only Address: 71 Atkinson Avenue Address: 67/9 Fuller Close View Online: View Online: www.dwre.co.nz/POT11670 www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13015 Sarah Lange Faye Hiko-Barr 06 364 7720 04 212 5242 022 317 7613 0212 888 535 OTAKI BEACH [email protected] LEVIN [email protected]

Buy One or Two! - BEO $139,000 A Fabulous Hidden Treasure - BEO$385,000 Two 2 bedroom units only 450m from town This stunning quality low main home is set on post office around 5 mins walk. a private site amidst attractive fenced grounds.A welcoming tiled entrance foyer This could be a great time to downsize, you leads to an open design sunfilled lounge, could live in one and rent the other, tenant dining area & modern well equipped kitchen. would love to stay. Theres 3 dble bdrms - master with a W/I robe, a deluxe ensuite & tiled shower, a OR just buy the one 2 bedroom, tidy with further 2nd family bthrm & there is an heat pump, could be just what you have been i/access dble garage. The lovely covered looking for, call me today and be impressed! verandah provides the perfect spot to entertain & overlooks the gorgeous garden setting. Open: View By Appointment Only Open: View By Appointment Only Address: 68a Mako Mako Road Address: 132 Cambridge Street View Online: View Online: www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13001 www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13010 Shelly Bruce Gay Leahy 06 367 9333 06 367 9333 021 421 960 027 224 2829 06 368 8618 LEVIN [email protected] LEVIN [email protected]

Affordable Retirement - $179,000 A Brilliant 4 Bedroom Buy! - $235,000 Nestled on a 296sqm section this lovely 2 Soundly built dwelling, great location with brm unit offers a modern kitchen to enjoy, a kindergarten, school & college nearby. separate lounge with ample heating to suit Comprises modern well appt. kitchen, o/plan most over those long winter days. Also an dining through to lounge with heatpump, excellent single garage to park those essential plus 4 brms, adjoining gge & secure fenced wheels in. rear yard for children & pets to play.

Open: Sun 20th & Sun 27th Nov 1pm-1:30pm Open: View By Appointment Only Address: 8 Eton Place Address: 12 Parsons Avenue View Online: View Online: www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13007 www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13017 Eunice Tansley Shelly Bruce 06 367 9333 06 367 9333 027 248 7156 021 421 960 06 368 6241 06 368 8618 LEVIN [email protected] LEVIN [email protected]

Beauty in Brick - BEO $269,000 A Secure Sheltered Secret Setting - BEO$389000 The moment you step inside you feel like you Privately located residence of distinction - low are at home with this neat & tidy brick cutie. maintenance & lovely, modern fully equipped The 3 dble bdrm low maintenance family kitchen, generous dining, sunfilled living, 3 home, mdern kitchen/bthrm, large sep brms 2 deluxe bathrooms, i/access gge, easy laundry, gas heater, infinity hot water & heat care grounds w great outdoor living, pump. This place is a must see. Convenient to town View to appreciate.

Open: View By Appointment Only Open: View By Appointment Only Address: 634 Queens Street Address: 99 Weraroa Road View Online: View Online: www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13018 www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13002 Denyse Howell-Styles Shelly Bruce 06 367 9333 06 367 9333 027 445 5106 021 421 960 06 368 0888 06 368 8618 LEVIN [email protected] LEVIN [email protected] www.dwre.co.nz 18 HOROWHENUA MAIL, NOVEMBER 17, 2016 stuff.co.nz

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LEVIN, 209 BATH STREET LEVIN, 27VICTORIA STREET OOZING POTENTIAL MAJESTIC & ‘WOW’ Potential plus here, set on a larger 819m2 section this very cute home is This 3 bedroom home, situated in the west of Levin, is the perfect just the ticket for buyers looking to jump on to the property ladder or combination of character and modern. Upmarket kitchen & the bathroom for investors wanting to increase their portfolio. Offering 3 bedrooms, features a stylish claw foot bath with a modern separate shower. Boasting two double and one single, open plan dining, kitchen and a spacious lounge a good sized lounge with separate large dining or family room, this home looking out to the large flat section. The home has high stud ceilings and would be wonderful for entertaining. North facing deck, single garage & wooden floors which all adds to the character of this lovely family home. ample off road parking. Situated on a well fenced, easy care quarter acre There is a sitting tenant paying $280 per week who would like to stay. section. There is a rental assessment of $310-$320 per week. ROZ WALLACE Priced $264,000 ROZ WALLACE Priced $285,000 0800 769 467 www.realestate.co.nz 0800 769-467 www.realestate.co.nz 021 346 630 ID # LVN448217 021 346-630 ID # LVN448214

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LEVIN 1B WORCESTER STREET IMMACULATEWITH LOCATION Situated in sought after central Levin, less than 800m (approximately) to New World, this 3 bedroom low maintenance family home will be sure to impress. The lounge gets the all day sun, and features 2 double bedrooms and one single. The carport with storage or workshop plus a good garden shed will be useful for those few extra toys. With the lawn big enough for a dog and the uncover BBQ area that is extremely well presented, you will be set for summer. The log burner to keep you cosy in winter, being mostly brick, LEVIN, 28 BURN STREET LEVIN, 7 MCKENZIE STREET and the new roof before settlement will all help seal the deal. Enjoy family life here with the security of TOP LOCATION,GOOD SIZE GOODTENANT WANTSTO STAY neighbours close by. A rental assessment of $240 - $250 per week makes this spacious, stylish unit a fine Move in and enjoy this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 toilet well presented home A lovely home or rental approximately 1.5km from NewWorld.The sitting with a rumpus room/4th bedroom downstairs and a garage with good size tenant is paying $160 per week and looks after the property as if it was home or up market rental. Call Roz to view this home in a central west location! workshop. Boasting open plan kitchen and dining. The bathroom is stylish his own. This property is well presented and the gardens are very tidy. RV $175,000. Deadline Sale closing 1pm Wednesday 23 November 2016. with bath & separate shower. The outdoor living area flows effortlessly Perfectly positioned for the sun with the lounge being north west facing. from the dining room. Zoned for Fairfield School and situated in the East & west facing decks. This 2 bedroom home has a lovely feel and there sought after North East. is a double garage,easy access ramp & fenced back yard. There is a recent ROZ WALLACE rental assessment of $225-$235 per week. Deadline Sale ROZ WALLACE ROZ WALLACE 0800 769-467 www.realestate.co.nz ID # LVN448225 Priced $369,999 Priced $178,000 021 346-630 0800 769-467 www.realestate.co.nz 0800 769-467 www.realestate.co.nz 021 346-630 ID # LVN448193 021 346-630 ID # LVN448212

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LEVIN 27 ELIZABETH STREET LEVIN 4-6 HINEMOA STREET CENTRAL LOCATION,INVITING HOME INVESTORSTAKE NOTE RV $200,000. Deadline Sale closing 1pm Wednesday 7 December 2016. This 2 bedroom home RV $145,000. Deadline Sale closing 12pm Friday 2 December 2016. Buy two properties for the price boasts a modern bathroom as well as good sized kitchen, dining and lounge. The north facing lounge of one! Being on one title means only one set of rates. 2x2wellpresented units. One unit has had captures the sun and the gas fire gives instant warmth in the winter. Having the heating and hot water a make-over with new carpet and flooring with fresh painting and a new bath, the other has native on gas means economy of line use is efficient. The bedrooms are spacious and the well-fenced, good timber floors and a wet floor shower with ramp access. Both have a good size yard and good fencing. sized section will be sure to please. The exterior has recently been painted which is a nice bonus. Infinity gas is a bonus and being close to hospitals and schools will be sure to please. Open plan dining The proximity to schools, parks and shops makes this home in a quiet street a must see. The garage and kitchen with both lounges well situated for afternoon sun and private back yard views. Off street and off-street parking means this is a smart buy. Looking at nesting? Or investing? The sitting tenant parking is always handy. There is a rental assessment of $220-$230 per week for each unit. Looking is lovely and is paying $235 per week. at investing in the future? Call Team Roz to start today!

ROZ WALLACE ROZ WALLACE Deadline Sale Deadline Sale 0800 769-467 www.realestate.co.nz ID # LVN448233 0800 769-467 www.realestate.co.nz ID # LVN448232 021 346-630 021 346-630

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Roy Krishna and his Wellington Phoenix teammates won’t be playing at Westpac Stadium on Saturday due to superficial earthquake damage. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Stadium OK but Phoenix game off

KATARINA WILLIAMS first time in the stadium’s history. However, there is simply not enough Wellington’s Westpac Stadium has time to complete the repairs escaped major structural damage required,’’ he said. from Monday’s earthquake, but it’s ‘‘The international concourse and likely to take a fortnight to fix super- seating bowl remain closed until ficial problems. repairs have been completed. These That means Saturday’s scheduled repairs are expected to take two A-League football match between weeks to complete.’’ Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne The mezzanine level car park will Victory has been postponed. remain closed until repairs have A detailed engineering assess- been made on the on-ramp. ment was carried out on Tuesday. Harmon said the damage was No decision has yet been made on similar to what was seen during the when the fixture will be played. July 2013 earthquake, and he was Burst water pipes, concrete crack- ‘‘confident that it can be repaired’’. ing, broken windows and liquefac- Officials have reassured country tion are among the issues that music fans that repairs will be com- needed attention. pleted ahead of the Keith Urban and Stadium chief executive Shane Carrie Underwood concert sched- Harmon said maintaining public uled for December 3. safety was the top priority. ‘‘We will continue to monitor the ‘‘We are disappointed to have to situation and provide updates if the reschedule a sporting event for the situation changes,’’ Harmon said.

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LEVIN 22B REEVE STREET LEVIN 2 MEADOWVALE DRIVE GREAT HOME BASE FOR BUSY LIFESTYLE! COMMUTERS LOOK NO FURTHER! All the comforts of home and all the freedom you need. Look no further - this is the perfect home base for those with This is a great 2 bedroom home base for folks with a busy lifestyle that need a neat, tidy and low maintenance home a busy lifestyle or who wish to invest in the future of Levin. There is easy access to SH1 and the Railway Station for base to call their own. With great access to SH1 and SH57, this home is in the perfect location for a couple of any age those commuting north or south of Levin, with schools within 500 meters, and three beaches within 20kms of home. or it could also accommodate a young family who are ready to buy their first home. It is within 500 meters of schools, If theWellington property ladder is way too hard to get a grasp of, and you simply want a place to call your own, Levin sports grounds,medical centre,two corner stores,& Levin’s main shopping centre is an easy walk (approximately 1km). is the place to start looking. This home has 3 good sized bedrooms,open plan living,a single garage with internal access The home has a well appointed kitchen, open plan living with a spacious feel and a modern bathroom. The interior is and is in a great spot for a new start. This home will be popular viewing,ideal from those who are downsizing,investing, serviced by gas hot water, a gas heater & electric heater. The decking is a real bonus to this home and is north facing or buying their first home. RV $250,000. Deadline Sale closing 1pm Wednesday 30 November 2016. within a well organised fully fenced yard. RV $230,000. Deadline Sale closing 2pm Wednesday 30 November 2016.

JULIE JUDD JULIE JUDD Deadline Sale Deadline Sale 0800 585-944 www.realestate.co.nz ID # LVN448227 0800 585-944 www.realestate.co.nz ID # LVN448224 027 368-5316 027 368-5316

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LYNDA HALLINAN tip burn or rots from the inside This year, the huge purple out after rain. For that reason, rhododendron on the edge of my 1) EXTERMINATE WEEDS AND from now on I switch from lawn is still in bloom, a full FILL BARE SPOTS WITH planting traditional hearting fortnight later than it was last FLOWERS lettuces to hybrid ‘Salanova’ year. And three years ago (we had My top crop this month? Weeds! lettuces, and I sow annual rocket a very warm spring), my roses I’m not sure if the wet spring is to rather than peppery perennial had finished their first flush by blame for the increased number rocket. Some lettuce varieties are now, whereas this year they’re of weeds in my garden, or much more heat-tolerant and still in tight bud. whether, because I’m opening it to drought-resistant than others. Stand in the same spot and the public this weekend, I’m When I lived in the city, the take a photo each month to simply more aware of them. speckled red and green ‘Canasta’ remind you of what looks good at This column is adapted from the Usually, if I conduct one major (from Kings Seeds) was my which time of the year (and areas weekly e-zine, get growing, from weeding operation in early spring favourite, because even in my needing improvement). New Zealand Gardener magazine. it keeps the weeds at bay until sun-trap of a front garden, it never I’ve made a lot of changes to For gardening advice delivered to summer, when it’s too dry for went bitter despite being grown in my garden this year, breaking it your inbox every Friday, sign up for these opportunistic interlopers to raised beds. (The soil in raised up into rooms and putting in Get Growing at: getgrowing.co.nz cause too much trouble. But this beds can get too hot for tender more permanent plantings in an year they just keep coming. lettuces.) If your vege garden gets attempt to make it less work in Creeping buttercup is the worst very hot and dry, it’s worth future. (Or at least that was the offender: it loves wet soil and has growing salad greens under a plan!) I’ll be intrigued to see what heels. Regular irrigation while spread rapidly in my lawn and large fabric cloche for a little it looks like by summer. the roots are swelling is paths. That means hours on my shade. This can slow their important too. hands and knees hooking its tendency to bolt to to seed. 4) SOW BEETROOT Sow beetroot direct, spacing creeping stems out. Regular watering is also vital, and Whoever it was that first thought the corky clusters 5-10cm apart, Get on top of weeds now before mulching is beneficial. to pair beetroot with goat’s cheese and keep moist until the seeds they have a chance to (a) flower was a culinary genius. It’s such a germinate. You can also carefully and set seed and (b) compete with weeding, put down a thick layer of 3) TAKE PHOTOS OF YOUR delicious combination that I’m transplant seedlings in punnets. your prized plants for sunlight mulch to stop weed seeds GARDEN EACH SEASON tempted to get a nanny goat to Harvest from 8-10 weeks for baby and soil nutrition. germinating. How often do you point a camera milk (just kidding; my husband beets for boiling or roasting, or let You can win the war on weeds at your plot? Not just before and would have conniptions). them grow to the diameter of if, every time you pull a weed in, 2) PLANT & SOW MORE after photos of major landscaping We’re never short of beetroot a burger bun for preserving in you put a desirable plant in its SUMMER SALAD GREENS projects, but seasonal snaps? as it’s so easy to grow from seed, jars. place. Why not splurge on some My favourite spring lettuce is the Taking photos is a great way to and it holds well in the soil if the Heirloom varieties, such as the flowers for picking? (This is my Iceberg-style ‘Great Lakes’, which record all the natural progress in plants don’t get too hot. If you find striped ‘Chioggia’ are fun to grow new picking garden, which is is just as well because the only growth. your mature beets end up sitting but I think the hybrid deep red starting to look spiffy!) If you’re time I can grow it well is in the It’s also amazing how much completely proud of the soil, add a ‘Detroit’ variety has better not ready to replant after cool of spring. In summer, it gets variation there is, year after year. thick layer of mulch to cool their flavour.

Grant Robertson AREINZ Derek Kelly 021 660 113 021 0832 6460 WAIKAWA WONDERLAND! 3 Arthur St, WAIKAWA BEACH Just in time for summer, here is your opportunity to own your own quintessential Kiwi dream, the ‘Beach Bach’. This one comes fully furnished, with 3 bedrooms (1 double, 2 small bunk rooms), kitchen, bathroom/ laundry, 2 toilets, and a woodburner, for those winter getaways. Waikawa Beach is Wellingtons best kept secret.Offers around $329,000 OPEN HOME: SUNDAY 20th NOV 1 -1.30pm www.otakiproperty.co.nz ID# OTK1781 Contact: DEREK KELLY 0210 832 6460; CONSUMMATE LIFESTYLE 151 Te Hapua Rd, TE HORO This superb, sheltered and private 1.95HA (approx 5 ac) gives privacy and growing space for your family. With 5 bedroom, ample family areas, an entertainer’s kitchen, as well as impressive dining and outdoors areas, this is a home sure to delight! The 3 bay farm shed & stables will house hobby & pets, while a short ride away is Te Hapua Beach. Te Horo School zone, and handy to Waikanae railway station. To be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION on site, midday, SATURDAY 26th NOVEMBER 2016 (if not sold prior) OPEN HOME: SUNDAY 20th NOV 2 - 2.30pm www.otakiproperty.co.nz ID# OTK1773 Contact: GRANT ROBERTSON 021 660 113; BEACH BLISS PEACEFUL PARADISE Mahurenga Lane/Puruaha Rd, TE HORO BEACH 367 North Manakau Rd, MANAKAU Only 6 Lots left. Here is a stunning 280m2 home on your own private acre of paradise. Nestled against the hillside, Designated housesites and design guidelines apply. this elevated section is surrounded by lovely bush and has views all the way to the coast. Wake up to LOTS 10 & 11 with beachfront access - BEO $400,000 birdsong, and tend your beautifully maintained orchard & vegetable garden. Your immaculate home LOTS 17- 20 - BEO $300,000 is situated perfectly to take in all day sun, with a sheltered outdoor entertaining area overlooking the LOT 1 - BEO $275,000 lawn & garden.You have plenty of other space as well, with garaging for two vehicles, plus a massive basement garage & workshop area.Offers around $600,000. OPEN HOME: SUNDAY 20 NOV 12 - 12.30pm www.otakiproperty.co.nz ID# OTK1736 www.otakiproperty.co.nz ID# OTK1777 Contact: GRANT ROBERTSON 021 660 113; Contact: GRANT ROBEERTSON 021 660 113; 238 Main Highway www.otakiproperty.co.nz Otaki G.B.R. Realty Ltd Licensed Under REAA 2008 364 8350 stuff.co.nz NOVEMBER 17, 2016, HOROWHENUA MAIL 23 Around the region

The footbridge over the Waikanae River, on the Kapiti Coast, looking towards the Otaihanga Domain, was closed by Kapiti Coast District Council. PHOTO: NEIL SHIPMAN

As the Waiwhetu Stream rose, residents living nearby prepared to leave. Monday morning’s 7.5 earthquake caused liquefaction in Wellington Harbour. PHOTO: MONIQUE FORD/FAIRFAXNZ PHOTO: CAMERON BURNELL/FAIRFAX- Wet and NZ wild time in region

Swans don’t mind the weather as they glide near a home in Waiwhetu St at risk of flooding. PHOTO: CAMERON BURNELL/FAIRFAXNZ The greater Wellington area has been hammered in the past couple of days, first by Monday’s early morning quake, then gales and torrential rain. Here is a quick look around the region, captured in pictures.

Flood waters inch closer to homes on Waiwhetu St. PHOTO: CAMERON BURNELL/FAIRFAX NZ Drivers navigate flooding at the Mana roundabout. PHOTO: FAIRFAXNZ

A digger works to clear the Eastern Hutt Rd which was closed by a slip Flooding in Udy St, Petone, which was also damaged by A scooter rider passes a slip on Bowen St. yesterday afternoon. PHOTO: CAMERON BURNELL/FAIRFAXNZ the 7.5 earthquake. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES 24 HOROWHENUA MAIL, NOVEMBER 17, 2016 stuff.co.nz Backyard banter Stop burglars from ruining summer

what you had and what they’re Summer is fast approaching and here are worth. The Locker is free, simple some tips to keep your home secure. to use and totally secure. Upload photos, serial numbers and n a perfect world, we’d never receipts; you can even lodge items have to worry about our stuff room by room to help keep being stolen. But as everything organised. For more Christmas looms and we start information head to I Neighbourly is a NZ-owned planning our summer holidays, neighbourly.co.nz/homecontents. it’s important to consider the social media site creating unthinkable. easy ways for neighbours GET CONTENTS INSURANCE According to a study carried to talk and connect. Join While the Locker is not a out earlier this year, us at neighbourly.co.nz or replacement for a contents policy, approximately 164 burglaries download our new iPhone it can help you visualise how occurred every day in New and Android apps. much stuff you own and how Zealand in 2015, and almost 60,000 Think about security latches on windows. PHOTO: 123RF much it’s worth – because it all went unsolved. The most common the sun, opportunistic thieves adds up. If you’ve already got items that are stolen include could be in your home taking your windows and doors open and tools hidden away in your content insurance, use the Locker electrical goods like TVs, iPads, your stuff,’’ he says. during summer, but think about garage. Think about where you to help you work out if you’ve got cameras and smartphones, But while it’s a sad fact that installing security latches first. If set your Christmas tree up too. enough cover. jewellery and watches, bicycles theft is prolific throughout much you live in a large house and Fairy lights shining out onto the and tools, so if you own any of of the country, there are a few spend most of your time at one street might look nice, but so KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR these make sure you keep them things you can do to protect your end, make sure the other end is might that big pile of presents. NEIGHBOURHOOD safe. stuff should the unthinkable secure; you’d be surprised at how If you see anyone suspicious Roger Wallace, AMI general happen to you.’’ many burglaries happen while KEEP A RECORD OF wandering your streets, spread manager customer contact, says residents are at home or in the EVERYTHING YOU OWN the word. If you’re new to the summer is a prime time for LOCK UP backyard. Make the unimaginable area, sign up to Neighbourly and criminals to take advantage. This might seem like a no- manageable – just in case. get to know your neighbourhood. ‘‘Many people leave their brainer, but always lock your DON’T PUT ON A SHOW Neighbourly’s Contents Locker, The more you know about your windows open because it’s hot. house before you leave, even if Draw your curtains or position supported by AMI, lets you keep a community and the more you And while we’re in another room, you’re just nipping down the valuables well away from nosy track of your belongings so if you have your neighbours’ backs, the in the backyard or out enjoying road. It might be tempting to keep eyes, and keep expensive vehicles need to replace them, you know more they’ll have yours too.

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Once upon a time, Holden car design industry at all. announced that it would be But on both sides of the replacing a family car line that Tasman, there’s also a genuine represented the very essence of sense of panic in some quarters Australian motoring with a model that the Down Under take on the from Europe. family car has finally been The new car would be very pronounced dead. The Ford Falcon different: smaller, more fuel has just passed on. Now we’re efficient and just more, well... losing the last "real" Holden. modern in every way. People were Focus on the product rather worried. Was this what the brand than the politics and you could was all about? argue that a lot of this is simply The year was 2016. Or perhaps 1978 all over again. Back then, 1978. Could be either, really. Holden was facing the end of its There’s been a lot of angst over iconic Kingswood range and Holden’s announcement that it looking for the next big thing. will replace its Australian-built Which turned out to be a much Commodore with a version of the smaller thing: the Opel Rekord. Original VB Commodore was based on a German Opel. Sound familiar? next-generation Opel Insignia - but The Rekord was the mainstay still with a Commodore badge - family/executive sedan for family, fleet and taxi-industry lust front end. suspension settings for the local when domestic production General Motors (GM) in Europe. for very large cars, despite having But the new Commodore was market, has insisted that the new finishes next year. By the early-1970s Holden had as much interior space as a an undeniably handsome car’s nine-speed automatic For Australians, much of that decided that Rekord was by far the Kingswood. To give you an idea of machine, roundly praised for its gearbox be suitable for 100kmh angst over the new car is best option for its new core model scale, the VB Commodore wasn’t handling and ride and was the driving (not a given with understandably inseparable from and had signed up for the next- much larger on the outside than right car for the right time when European nine-cog gearboxes) and the process of mourning a lost generation model, the E-series, today’s Cruze sedan. the energy crisis sent fuel prices even specifically requested a local car industry. For us Kiwis, which was ultimately launched in Nor does the VB seem terribly into the stratosphere in Australia. V6-powered AWD model to give a that’s a lot easier to digest because Europe in 1977. thrifty by modern standards: the Even though the Kingswood bit more of an edge to a range that we haven’t had a car assembly Early involvement in the base car had a 2.85-litre six that carried on in production until will open with four-pot FWD industry for nearly 20 years and Rekord project gave Holden the made 64kW (9kW less than today’s 1980. models. we never really had a meaningful chance to re-engineer the car for Spark city hatchback), offered the Does any of this sound familiar? No, the new car won’t be built local conditions. Elements of the choice of four-speed manual or As we now know, Holden is testing in Australia. No Holden ever will larger Opel Senator were three-speed automatic the next-generation Insignia in be again. But it’s hard to hear all of borrowed to accommodate the six- transmissions and returned 16 Australia in "65 per cent" form the cries that the new model’s cylinder engines from the litres per 100km. But it was still ahead of a 2018 release in this part dramatic change in configuration Kingswood (the Rekord was pretty green by Kingswood of the world. means Holden should abandon the strictly four-cylinder) and over 60 standards. It’s more a case of coveted "Commodore" name that per cent of components were After spending much more than "recalibrating’’ than "re- has meant so much to the upgraded after local testing expected on its local engineering engineering", but then the base Australian car industry. showed the European car wasn’t programme - A$110 million in total product is a lot more substantial Aside from being a high naval up to the rough roads and harsh - Holden also had to resort to a cut- than its 1970s equivalent. "World rank - hardly down-home stuff - conditions of Australia. and-shut job for the obligatory car" was a new concept in 1977. In Commodore is also an Opel name, The finished product still Commodore wagon (1979) to save 2016, it’s a given that any new attached to its range of executive- wasn’t terribly well... finished. money, adding the body from the model has to be suitable for car models from 1967-82. From a time when carmakers weren’t Build quality was not a big thing at Opel Rekord Caravan (the panels international rather than regional If an Opel built in Germany afraid of colour: SL/E was the pinnacle Holden back then. Nor did the new were imported from Germany to consumption. can’t wear the Commodore badge, of the VB Commodore range. car satisfy the traditional Aussie Holden’s factory) onto its own Holden is working on what can?

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MEANWHILE, OUTSIDE AUCKLAND One-way ticket to the knacker’s yard

The Race That Stops A Nation provides a good reason to dress up to RACHAEL the nines... BRADEN FASTIER / FAIRFAX NZ KELLY

Running late, most years I Our fortnight of pretending we’re listen to it on the radio while in all experts on horse racing is over the car heading towards afore- for another year. mentioned establishment. New Zealand Cup Week and It’s hard to picture what’s actu- The Race That Stops A Nation - or ally going on in a horse race when in fact two nations - provide good you can only hear it - but you can reason to dress up to the nines almost guarantee my nag has and indulge in some sophisticated bolted in the first 500m and then binge drinking. either fallen off the pace, or just And once again, even though fallen over. my previous form at picking a Two years ago my lucky pick winner suggests I shouldn’t, I got got shot after crossing the finish completely sucked into the hype. line, the poor thing. Every year I study the form Sorry TAB - but my poor form guide for the Melbourne Cup and in the Aussie race usually means pretend I know what I’m looking I’m a little bit wiser when New at. Zealand Cup Week comes around It took me several years to kind and the cash stays in the wallet. of decipher what all those Fashion In the Field is far numbers actually meant. more entertaining. But that old saying that a little I’d have more chance of win- bit of knowledge is dangerous is ning that, and that’s saying a lot quite apt on the first Tuesday in from a girl who’s happiest in a November - or for me, any old pair of tracky-dees and a hoodie. race meeting really. Despite my best efforts, it So is that one about a fool and ‘‘You can almost quinella and trifecta lingo. That way, I have visions at seems racing just isn’t my thing. her money being easily parted. Easybets? You betcha. work of winning big and what I’m They’ve never, ever called my I wait until Tuesday afternoon guarantee my nag No-one need know that I’m going to do with the cash all after- horse’s name close to the finish until I make my annual pilgrim- has bolted in the placing a lazy tenner on a horse noon. line. age to the TAB, where I pretend based purely on the fact that I like Then it’s a case of digging out It’s like that lazy tenner is a I’m totally comfortable with first 500m and then its name or the colours the jockey the fascinator I bought at the two ticket to the knacker’s yard. what’s going on around me. either fallen off the is wearing. dollar shop last year and trying to Placing a bet? I never pick the favourite - it’s finish work early so I can watch ❚ Rachael Kelly is a journalist who Yeah - I know exactly what I’m pace, or just fallen always one that’s a slight out- the race with other poshly-attired moved from the metropolis to the doing. over.’’ sider, but with a good run it could people at the local pub. country - and isn’t planning on Totally at ease with all your go okay. It never happens. moving back. stuff.co.nz NOVEMBER 17, 2016, HOROWHENUA MAIL 27 Community cookbook NADIA LIM IN ASSOCIATION WITH MY FOOD BAG

Nadia Lim’s herbed chicken with Herbed chicken ratatouille and with orzo pasta orzo pasta. Orzo pasta salad is delicious served warm or cold.

Orzo, which means ‘‘barley’’ in Each week Italian, is used most traditionally Nadia gives in soups, but this very versatile, you another rice-shaped pasta has been widely easy recipe for adapted by chefs in Italy and the your family and US for both main courses as well you’ll ind all the as side dishes. ingredients in My Food Bag. HERBED CHICKEN myfoodbag.co.nz ❚ 2 teaspoons smoked paprika Transfer to a baking dish and set simmering, bake chicken for 8-10 ❚ 600g skinless, boneless chicken ❚ 1 teaspoon garlic powder aside. Return same pan to minutes (depending on thickness), breast ❚ 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes ❚ 1 teaspoon dried oregano medium heat. Cook onion, until just cooked through. ❚ 1 tablespoon chicken spice mix ❚ 1 cup chicken (or vegetable) ❚ 1 teaspoon dried basil eggplant and capsicum for 3-4 Remove from oven and cover to (see recipe below) stock ❚ 1 teaspoon dried tarragon minutes, stirring occasionally, rest for 3-4 minutes. Slice thinly ❚ 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Preheat oven to 200 degrees until starting to soften. Add garlic, against the grain and return to RATATOUILLE ❚ 1 tablespoon brown sugar Celsius. Bring a large pot of salted second measure of chicken spice dish with resting juices. ❚ 1 red onion, peeled and sliced water to the boil. Set aside a mix and first measure of basil. While chicken bakes, cook 1cm ORZO PASTA medium baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and pasta according to packet ❚ 1 eggplant, diced 2cm ❚ 400g dried orzo pasta Pat chicken dry with paper cook a further 1 minute. instructions, until tender. Drain ❚ 1 capsicum, core and seeds To serve towels. Rub with first measure of Add all remaining ratatouille well and return to pot with a removed and diced 2cm ❚ 50g feta cheese chicken spice mix and a drizzle of ingredients to pan and simmer on drizzle of oil to prevent sticking. ❚ 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped ❚ 2 tablespoons basil leaves, oil and season with salt and low heat for 15-20 minutes, To serve, divide orzo pasta ❚ 1 tablespoon chicken spice mix roughly chopped pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a stirring regularly, until sauce is between bowls and top with (see recipe below) large fry-pan on medium-high thick and sweet. Season to taste ratatouille and herbed chicken. ❚ 1 tablespoon chopped basil CHICKEN SPICE MIX heat and cook chicken for about 2 with salt and pepper. Crumble over feta cheese and leaves ❚ 2 teaspoons cumin minutes each side, until browned. While the ratatouille is sprinkle with remaining basil.

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WITH AUTHOR AND NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMIST DR LIBBY

Ask Dr Libby Coping with Email your questions for Dr Libby to [email protected]. Please note, only a selection of work stress questions can be answered. nourishing sweeteners such as dates or maple syrup. I think the I’ve just taken a new job and it energy into. It can also be really emerging popularity of these is a lot more stressful than my helpful to keep your emails as desserts have a huge cross-over previous role. I’ve noticed that brief as possible. With the amount with this growing awareness of I’ve become a bit of a rushing of communication received in the the impact of refined sugar and a woman (due to a number of modern world, this will save you movement towards eating more other factors). Any words of so much time. real foods. advice to help this? Thanks, Disconnect from technology As many people love sweet Sarah. (whenever and if possible) food it’s a great way to remind Hi Sarah. I’m sure many I believe a lot of us struggle to people that eating more real food people can relate to this. There find balance in our lives due to a isn’t just about salads and green are a number of useful strategies feeling of being constantly Keep your emails short and only check them twice a day - this will free up time smoothies and that you actually you can employ to help you with connected. You may even find for you to get on with work. don’t have to go without your this transition, but here are a few yourself mindlessly scrolling favourite foods. However, as with you may find helpful. through your phone or tablet, minutes and focus on your food, I don’t believe the anything you can overdo it. Maple Keep your emails concise even when you’re at home. Switch breathing. Place a folded towel conversation should necessarily syrup, dates and other natural and if possible check them your phone to airplane mode for under your back or bottom for revolve around whether sweeteners often used in these twice a day an hour or two each day. This will support if you like. Take 10 something is ‘‘healthy’’ for us or raw desserts still contain sugars, You might decide to think to give you some space to rejuvenate minutes to fully relax into this not, it should be whether that food so these recipes are still best used yourself: ‘‘I refuse to allow my and allow you to get things done pose, it’s especially restorative offers us nutrition or not. in moderation. They are simply emails to take over my life’’. Or ‘’’ efficiently. with some soothing music. As awareness is growing more nutrient-dense options. make a commitment to check Put your legs up the wall around the impact of refined ❚ Dr Libby is a nutritional them once in the morning and Focus on bringing more calm My flatmate is obsessed with sugar on our health, more and biochemist, best-selling author once in the afternoon – and that’s to your nervous system – and raw, sweet recipes, she would more people are transitioning and speaker. The advice it’’. The reason being that many of more attention to your breathing. probably make around 4-5 into raw, vegan or less refined contained in this column is not us can work from our email inbox A great way to help you breathe different recipes a week. Is that sugar, sweet options. intended to be a substitute for as opposed to working on diaphragmatically is to lay on really healthy for you? Thanks, As a result, there has been direct, personalised advice important work that we really your back with your legs up the Millie. huge growth in raw, sweet from a health professional. need to be investing our time and wall. Lie in this position for 5-10 Hi Millie. When talking about recipes, as they tend to use more Visit drlibby.com.

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