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Marton speedster Page 5 HERALDSPECIAL TAIHAPE EDITION INSIDE Thursday, April 28, 2016 Web sleuthing cracks case VICTORIA CRAFAR ‘‘It’s just pretty Feilding residents Noeline rude...to take and Greg Oldridge have a something like white elephant back in their lives, thanks to some that, it’s just online detective work by a dumb.’’ good neighbour. A good neighbour The Oldridges’ large white elephant statue was taken from their front gar- recent months, with proper- den just over a week ago. ties on Caroline Drive, West Greg Oldridge posted St, Denbigh St and Prince St about the theft on the targeted. Neighbourly website in the Ruawai House Rest hopes someone would spot Home had the residents’ the rather unusual garden roadside seating taken in decoration and to warn March, and a few houses others thieves were about. down, Lynette Kear’s con- His post was noticed by crete bird bath stolen. another Feilding man, who Kear said it has not been then recognised the descrip- returned and no infor- tion of the elephant at a mation has come to light. garage sale. Linda Measey had her The man, who wished to statue of a young boy and remain anonymous, said he girl sitting under an ‘‘put two and two together’’ umbrella taken too, on after reading Greg’s Neigh- April 13. bourly post. All of the thefts were The man approached the reported to police. Sergeant sellers and put to them that Feilding resident Greg Oldridge secures his ornamental garden elephant, which had been stolen. PHOTO: WARWICK SMITH/FAIRFAX NZ Jeff Veale said they were he thought the elephant yet to identify the offender may not be theirs. statue, weighing an ‘‘It’s just pretty rude... to she was excited to get the their house to prevent it or any suspects, and wanted ‘‘They said they received estimated 30-40 kilograms, take something like that, elephant back. going wandering again. to hear from anyone with it from another person.’’ and took it to the Oldridges it’s just dumb,’’ he said. The couple now have the Garden thefts have information about the He confiscated the on Sunday evening. Noeline Oldridge said elephant chained to part of spread across Feilding in thefts. Marton Civic Centre could arrive sooner than later

PAUL MITCHELL cil has a memorandum of under- [and] we can buy it for $170,000, ‘‘They’re stuffed, the whole The Marton Town Centre Plan standing with Bow Bells to buy which is an amazing price. thing needs to come down,’’ he described the planned work as an Marton could be getting a new the buildings, depending on the ‘‘If the community absolutely said. The town centre desperately ‘‘integrated, adaptable’’ centre civic centre a couple of years results of public consultation. say ‘no that won’t go ahead’, needs more investment and it’s that would consolidate council early if ratepayers approve a deal Rangitikei mayor Andy Wat- there’s nothing set in stone yet.’’ great to see the council leading facilities into one building in the for a section of Broadway real son said this was an ‘‘enormous’’ Bow Bells director Tim the charge’’ heart of town. estate. opportunity, and it made a lot of Mordaunt said the corner was a If the proposal survives the The new centre would include The group of buildings on the sense to bring the civic centre gateway into Marton and the civic consultation process work on the the library and the council front corner of Broadway and High St plans forward. centre would be a significant centre could start in 2017, instead desk, as well as meeting rooms belongs to Bow Bells Ltd. ‘‘[Bow Bells] now own an improvement on the sorry state of of the 2019/2020 estimate in the and storage for community The Rangitikei District Coun- extensive site on the main street the current buildings. Long Term Plan. groups.

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At the Anzac Council cash dawn parade at Feilding’s cenotaph, from left, Major Aaron Couchman wears for CEDA medals from his recent service in Afghanistan, Christine VICTORIA CRAFAR Promotion’s new vision and pur- Couchman wears pose would be before the council her father’s Money for activities traditionally would consider funding the World War I run by Feilding Promotion has organisation through other medals, Brennan Couchman wears been granted to another agency as channels. his great the organisation reinvents itself Feilding Promotion manager grandfather’s ahead of a bid to get its own slice Helen Worboys said meetings World War II of funding. with councillors about the organ- medals and The Manawatu District Coun- isation’s intentions had got under Warrant Officer cil has set down its part of funding way. One Stewart for the Central Economic Devel- Staff had been working hard Couchman wears opment Agency (CEDA), the new on a proposal outlining the medals from his regional tourism and business services Feilding Promotion service in Vietnam and development organisation. could offer the community and Malaya. It replaces Vision Manawatu what it would cost, ahead of the PHOTO: WARWICK and Destination Manawatu and council’s May 28 deadline for it to SMITH/FAIRFAX NZ takes over responsibility for consider financial assistance, activities run by Feilding Pro- Worboys said. motion. ‘‘Then council has to say on Jointly owned by Palmerston behalf of the community whether Generations of soldiers North City Council and Mana- they support that or not.’’ watu District Council, CEDA was As it stands, council funding granted a total of $103,000 by the for Feilding Promotion will cease district council on Thursday, in June. GEORGIA FORRESTER Medals from World War I, Couchman, is a Vietnam War vet- including funds to provide infor- Worboys said Feilding Pro- World War II, the Vietnam War eran. He was a warrant officer mation services, and economic motion remained dedicated to the For a Feilding-based family and Afghanistan conflict lined class one and also fought in development services. Manawatu District as a whole, steeped in military traditions, their breast pockets. Malaya. The money came from existing with several projects and events Anzac Day was a poignant For her, Anzac Day was a His father, Alfred Couchman, council funds used historically for in the pipeline. reminder of the places they have special day. had fought in Italy and Egypt dur- similar purposes. ‘‘There are still discussions to been and wars they have seen. ‘‘It’s special and especially ing WWII. Confusion around the direc- be had.’’ This Anzac Day, Christine important to remember those in Stewart Couchman said com- tion of Feilding Promotion was Worboys said Feilding Pro- Couchman had her family home. war and those that have come memorating Anzac Day was expressed by a couple of council- motion recently adopted a new She and three generations of home.’’ poignant for his family. It was lors at the Thursday meeting. constitution, and opened its mem- Couchman men attended the Her father, Harry Hickling, also nice to take time to remem- They agreed its representatives bership up to all Manawatu Feilding dawn parade with four had fought at the Western Front ber and respect his colleagues and needed to clearly communicate residents, businesses and rate- generations of war medals hang- in WWI. friends he had served with over with the council what Feilding payers. ing over their hearts. Her husband, Stewart the years.

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GEORGIA FORRESTER MORE ANZAC PHOTOS Hundreds of people clad in poppy- Pages 38-39 pinned coats gathered around the cenotaph in Feilding for a poign- force, police, local schools and ant service on Anzac Day. Feilding residents. Feilding RSA president Barrie It was a special day for Feild- Law welcomed men, women and ing High School student president children to sing hymns, lay Meg Goodman, 17, who recently wreaths and poppies and to discovered her great great grand- remember all those who father, Thomas Boyle, fought in sacrificed their lives in war. World War I. He said the day was about ‘‘He was a gunman on horse- remembering the New Zealand back. men and women who served their ‘‘I didn’t even know until I country and made sacrifices. started digging around trying to Mayor Margaret Kouvelis find out more about the war and spoke about acknowledging the my nan told me.’’ sacrifices the soldiers made on She said she was very proud to The community gather for the dawn service in Feilding. PHOTO: WARWICK SMITH/FAIRFAX NZ the Western Front while facing have a family member who fought enemies with modern warfare. in the war. for their country. She said the soldiers showed ‘‘Not nearly enough people my Commemorations in Bulls comradeship, courage and com- age know about the war and they detoured State Highway 1 so more passion and sacrificed their lives should. than 200 people could commemor- for the people of New Zealand. ‘‘It’s so important to know ate Anzac Day at the town’s dawn Anzac Day was a time to reflect about it and acknowledge it.’’ service. on the sacrifices New Zealand Boyle was sent back home to Bulls RSA welfare officer Eric soldiers made in the past and also New Zealand after getting a bad Beeby said it was the first year the to acknowledge the present work case of measles. Field of Remembrance display of Anzac Day of the New Zealand men and Goodman said after looking crosses had included those who commemora- women did for the country today. around at the crowd in Feilding, it had died during World War II and tions at the Bulls More than 30 wreaths were was clear how much love and Vietnam. cenotaph. PHOTO: VICTORIA laid out on Feilding’s cenotaph by respect people carried for the men ‘‘Before, it was only WWI. We CRAFAR/FAIRFAX NZ various groups, including the air and women who gave their lives will continue it on.’’

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Nominations are invited for the election of three (3) Parent Hiroshima remembered Representatives to the Board of Trustees. A nomination form and a notice of election will be posted to NICHOLAS MCBRIDE Los Negros just above Papa New Guinea. Sewell, who now lives in Feilding, Sewell was one of the first in Christ- says he rarely thinks about the war these eligible voters. Nominations close ‘‘I could not believe what I was seeing, in church to join the Air Training Corps in days. at noon on 20 May 2016. every direction was nothing.’’ 1941, and the first of those to enlist in the ‘‘It’s so useless, so pointless, it has no James Sewell, 92, didn’t know what to Air Force in 1942. value, it doesn’t achieve anything. The voting roll is open for expect when he landed in Hiroshima Such was his youthful enthusiasm There’s no winners. inspection at the school and can seven months after the atomic bomb that he snuck through his medical test. ‘‘Put it this way, I wouldn’t want to do dropped on August 6, 1945, but he wasn’t ‘‘When I went to do my medical exam it again.’’ be viewed during normal school prepared for the wasteland he found. to get into the service, you went through But on Anzac Day, he will take the hours. There will also be a list of ‘‘These little Japanese kids, no a series of specialists. time to remember the men he served candidates’ names, as they come parents, no one to look after them. You ‘‘One of them said ‘oh no you’ve with. had to be there to see it, these young kids got flat feet, you wouldn’t be good for ‘‘It has a lot of meaning for me to hand, for inspection at the freezing.’’ there’. because I lost quite a lot of friends in the school. If an election is held the Sewell served in the Royal New Zea- ‘‘He left me and went out of the room war. It’s a day to remember them. poll will close at noon on land Air Force as an instrument repair- so I picked my papers up and just went ‘‘It’s good to remember, it brings up man in the Pacific during World War II through to the next stage.’’ the futility of war, just huge loss of life. 3 June 2016. from 1942-1968. ‘‘Flat feet never seemed to worry me ‘‘But you think different at the age of His service saw him posted to Florida all through my service. That’s how keen I 17 than you do at 92.’’ Cathy Lusby Island and Guadalcanal in the Solomon was. Sewell developed cancer of the jaw as Islands, Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu, and ‘‘I wasn’t going to say no.’’ a result of his service. Returning Ofﬁ cer 7232374AA

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CONNECTED, VIBRANT AND THRIVING MANAWATU – THE BEST RURAL LIFESTYLE IN NEW ZEALAND. COUNCIL ANNOUNCES REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE Community Funding changes The Community Development fund has service groups or individuals to apply for received a $100,000 boost following the funding to run a single event or multiple resolve of Council to amend its economic events over 1 -3 year contracts. development funding arrangements. “This change will enable us to target The establishment of the Central where the funds are used, to ensure we Economic Development Agency (CEDA) get the best value for the community,” to provide economic development says Mayor Kouvelis, “We will get a clear services for Manawatu regional has understanding of how the funds are used.” enabled Council to review how it funds Details of the Community Development local events and services. Funding policy, and how to apply, can be Historically $359,000 was committed found on the Council website annually to funding a number of local www.mdc.govt.nz. community events and services through Summary of the funding changes: Feilding Promotion. These funds are used to support activities and events including • Contribute $100,000 to the Rural Day, Feilding Christmas carnival and Community Development Fund parade, Feilding Farmers Market, sales • Retain $77,000 to the existing internal yard tours and Feilding Excellence in Economic Development Opportunity The outdoor complex will close at 6pm, and aqua fitness classes will be Business Awards. and Collaboration budget to be Sunday 1 May to enable the final stages accepted at the Lido Aquatic Centre and The continuation of these and other used on any opportunities, shared of the redevelopment construction. We Freyberg Community Pool and Splash events is important to the Council and projects, local services and/or further have been fortunate with the weather Centre in Wanganui. Our concession can be complimented by a range of new support for the Central Economic over summer when only the outdoor cards can be purchased at the front events which could be held in the district Development Agency complex was open. Many people, counter of the Manawatu District villages. • Council administer the $79,000 CBD including school swim classes have Council. security contract, appreciated the consistent increased “We want to ensure these events continue We will keep you updated with progress to be supported and we want to work • Contribute $555,500 towards CEDA warmth of the outdoor pool. on the redevelopment via our websites in partnership with community groups, o $80,000 towards the provision of From Monday 2 May, the entire facility and on this page in the Feilding- organisations or individuals to bring them information services, is closed until mid-July, this is when Rangitikei Herald. If you would like to life,” says Mayor Margaret Kouvelis. it is planned our redevelopment will regular updates, sign up for an email o Contribution of $23,000 towards be completed. During this time our newsletter on the Makino Aquatic The Community Funding Subcommittee building rental for Central Economic concession cards for general swimming Centre website – www.makino.co.nz will be responsible for recommending the Development Agency, allocated funds to support a wide range o Transfer of Regional Support of community, local economic activities funding of $62,500 and events. o Transfer funding of $390,000 Using an application process to fund (previously provided to Vision Building events will enable new or existing external Manawatu and Destination contractors and community organisations, Manawatu)

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EMILY BEAUMONT series of unexpected and hilarious events. As a young girl Taihape’s Rachael With a preference for comedy Gordon developed a love of drama acting, Gordon said she was fortu- from attending Wendy Revell’s nate to not battle too many classes. nerves. ‘‘I loved going, Wendy’s ‘‘I only get nervous on the very amazing. Those classes are totally first night, but once I’m up there I what kicked it all off for me,’’ Gor- love it so much. As long as I know don said. my lines I’m fine and as long as Now 28 and living in Mel- people laugh.’’ bourne, Gordon is preparing to Instructed to channel Hyacinth take the stage for the Brighton Bucket off Keeping up Theatre Company. After Appearances she said the role was auditioning for a small role in sure to elicit laughs. British comedy play, Over My After a four-year hiatus from Dead Body, Gordon was selected acting while living in London, by the director for a lead role. Gordon said she was enjoying ‘‘I was expecting to just go to a being immersed in a production few rehearsals and have a little bit again. part but now it’s full on. But it’s ‘‘I just like the people I’m good, I’m happy I’ve done it.’’ involved with, I feel like I’m with The play, by Derek Benefield, a my kindred spirits, we’re all favourite playwright of com- nutters and it’s just another munity theatre, will have Gordon excuse to act like an idiot really.’’ take to the stage as Shirley, the The play opens in mid-May daughter of recent widower and tickets for the 14 Gerald. performances are almost sold out. Following the death of his wife, Gordon’s Taihape-based Gerald is looking forward to parents, Shona and Fraser are spending the rest of his days crossing the ditch to see their Taihape’s world champion rafter, Paul Eames, in action at the Vector Wero Whitewater Park in Auckland. quietly with his memories, how- daughter on stage while she hopes ever, he hadn’t reckoned on the to return for a visit later this year. planning of his late wife whose ‘‘It’s nice to go to Taihape and organisational skills result in a kick back on the farm.’’ Hard to beat the real thing EMILY BEAUMONT ‘‘ It’s wrong to includes the world’s highest man- made waterfall, a grade 3-4 New Zealand’s first man-made compare it to a whitewater course for experts and river course is fun but no com- river, they’re vastly a grade 2-3 run for novices. parison to rafting down the Featuring the best of water Rangitikei River, according to different. ’’ engineering and water pump tech- Taihape’s own world champion Paul Eames nology, Whitewater Parks Inter- paddler. national was the design’s brain Paul Eames and fellow com- his sights set on the 2017 world power. petitors in the national R4 (four- championships in Japan. Eames has experienced other man rafting) championships were ‘‘The water park is really good, man-made water parks and said the first to experience the action it’s an asset for Auckland. But it’s the water behaved different from at the Vector Wero Whitewater wrong to compare it to a river, natural rivers. Park in Auckland before the offic- they’re vastly different,’’ Eames ‘‘You definitely don’t want ial opening this week. said. people going thinking they’ve had Eames, who usually competes The $37 million facility was a rafting experience. It’s fun and a Rachael Gordon, centre, in rehearsal for comedy play, ‘Over my Dead Body’, in in six-man competitions, took built using more than 1200 nice place to go but it’s a lot nicer Melbourne. part for ‘‘a bit of practice’’ and has truckloads of concrete and to go down a river.’’

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Green Thistle beetles with an RAY SEYMOUR insatiable appetite for Californian thistles are being released into the William Henry James Amos was TAIHAPE Taihape countryside. born in Wellington on April 2 REMEMBERS Californian or creeping thistle 1894. is a nationwide problem and costs On September 3, 1914, he volun- 9. They had recently arrived at farmers about $233 million annu- teered for service with the New Cape Helles, for what turned out ally in lost pastoral farm revenue. Zealand Expeditionary Force. to be a disastrous military affair. Infestations of thistles are At the time of his enlistment he After no successes were recorded, worst on bare, dry or overgrazed was working as a farmhand in the force was withdrawn on May land. Mangaweka. He listed his mother, 19, and the battalion moved back For some of the 97 per cent of Nellie Amos of Martinborough, as to Anzac Cove. sheep and beef farms affected the his next of kin. He was attested at On the night of August 6, the thistles cover 12 per cent of the Trentham on September 3 and Wellington Infantry Battalion led grazing area. was allocated to the Wellington the Allied attack on the vital The Green Thistle Beetle was Infantry Battalion. ground of ‘‘Chunuk Bair’’. After introduced to New Zealand from Following the completion of two days advancing towards Europe in 2007 in a bid to tackle training in Trentham, Amos ‘‘Chunuk Bair’’, the battalion the invasive thistles after other embarked on the Troopship finally attacked the feature prior failed attempts at biocontrol. ‘‘Arawa’’, at Wellington, on Octo- to dawn on the morning of August ‘‘It’s still early days in biocon- ber 16. After a journey through 8. The assault proved to be an easy trol terms but following Landcare Tasmania, Perth, Ceylon (now Sri one, with no Turkish soldiers Research analysis on the impact Lanka) and the Suez Canal, he actually on the position. of the beetles on a Pohangina disembarked at Alexandria, The battalion dug defensive farm, a significant reduction in Egypt, on December 4. From trenches and awaited the immi- leaf area was attributed to the Alexandria, he moved by train nent counter-attack. It came – and beetle,’’ Horizons pest plants team and then, along with the rest of kept on coming. That night, the leader Craig Davey said. Taihape farmer, John Bird and his grandson, Mahe Braaksma, inspect thistles his battalion, moved into and battalion was relieved, and the Although it could be years following a recent release on the farm. established their desert camp at survivors managed to extricate before the beetles built up their Zeitoun, on the outskirts of Cairo. themselves and move back to populations enough to make a big Californian or birds or rodents. Apart from a short deployment ‘‘The Apex’’. difference, with 12 releases of The underground roots only to the Suez Canal to assist an Amos was not with them. He about 300 beetles each in the creeping thistle is a live for a year, and the amount Indian Army garrison from a was reported to be missing in region since 2009, Davey said it national problem. they grow depends on the amount possible attack by Ottoman action but following a Court of was a step in the right direction. of leaves the plants are able to Turks, most of his time was spent Inquiry held on January 22, 1916, The beetles usually live only a grow in that season. training or sight-seeing in Cairo. they concluded that he, most prob- year. The adults spend winter enjoy the smorgasbord of thistles, More leaves make for more On April 10, 1915, the battalion ably, was killed in action on under trees or debris on the after they’ve devoured Califor- underground roots, and more was ordered to join the Mediter- August 8, 1915. ground, with females coming out nian thistles they move onto other thistles next season. Therefore, ranean Expeditionary Force and Amos’ death is recorded on the in spring and each laying hun- varieties, including the Scotch defoliation is a good way to move to the Gallipoli Peninsula. Chunuk Bair (New Zealand) dreds of eggs. The larvae eat thistle. reduce numbers. Amos missed this call-up as he Memorial, and the Mangaweka thistles, then pupate and become Californian thistles spread Davey said interested farmers was in hospital at Zeitoun, Memorial. His mother would have adults. mostly through shoots from their should contact their local pest suffering from tonsillitis. received his 1914/15 Star, the With no New Zealand creeping underground roots with plant officer on 0508 800 800 to be Amos finally joined the Wel- British War Medal and the Vic- predators they breed rapidly and majority of their seed eaten by added to a list of future recipients. lington Infantry Battalion on May tory Medal.

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7216131AA stuff.co.nz TAIHAPE APRIL 28, 2016 13 Castlecliff Precision leads to Taupo win defeated EMILY BEAUMONT

Putting the pedal to the metal has long been Joshua Smith’s hobby and now he’s collecting titles for IN THE ROUGH it. A couple of weekends ago The Pennant Team added another Smith competed in the Taupo Car scalp to their 2016 record when Club’s Motorkhana and took out they defeated Castlecliff 10-2 at first place. Whanganui and move up to 4th ‘‘I was a bit surprised to win place on the points table. really, I wasn’t expecting it. I was The team went to lunch with 1 just going up there to get a feel of 3 ⁄2 wins with some solid golf. the car, so I was happy to win,’’ Duane Dick and Richie Nimmo Smith said. hung on for a 1 up win. Ben Cribb Taking his 1991 Nissan Pulsar and Koke Cashell were decisive in GT1 for racing, ‘‘to see how the their 5/4 victory. Matt Booth and car handled and get a feel for it’’, Matt Thomas held on for a 3/2 win the event was set in a car park at while Kerry Wells and Alan the Taupo Race Course. Thomas birdied the last to halve The race required driving their match. around cones without making In the singles Alan Thomas mistakes or hitting cones, which raced to a big early lead and won incurred time penalties, and you 6/5. Richie Nimmo halved his had to stop in the end box. match despite shooting 74 off the stick. ‘‘ I was just going up Duane Dick was rock solid in his 3/2 win whilst playing partner there to get a feel of Matt Booth won on the 17th. Koke the car, so I was Cashell was too consistent also winning 6/5. happy to win.’’ Kerry Wells played well in the Joshua Smith morning but couldn’t quite carry that form into the afternoon ‘‘A couple of guys made a mis- round going down 6/5. take and it put me out in front a Ben Cribb had to work a little bit so for the last two events I harder this week with some smart couldn’t make a mistake. I didn’t course management to win 4/3. have to be the fastest, I pretty Matt Thomas continued his good much just had to get around with- Joshua Smith shows off his trophy for his win at a Taupo grassroots car event. recent form defeating Tyler Lock out hitting anything and I’d be on the last 2 up. fine.’’ Since his 20s he has been a in November. improve his skills. The team meets Foxton in the Growing up riding motorbikes member of car clubs in Taihape A member of the Taihape Car ‘‘We all go and have a good last round with the winning team on a farm instilled the need for and Hamilton, his home for eight Club, Smith said these grassroots time racing,’’ Glen Loveridge club gaining 4th place and a place in speed in Smith. years before a return to Taihape events were a good way to president said. the semi-finals.

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Day we must never forget Cyclists a threat to walkers I recently read of proposals to IAN MCKELVIE million. to attend both the Feilding Dawn form a cycle track through the ONLINE CHATTER 2016 represents the second of Parade and also the service in Manawatu Gorge, either by four years of commemorations Halcombe later in the morning. It widening the existing walking Just like children grow marking WWI. In September we is really great that the legacy of track or by creating a new up knowing what is right will turn our attention to those who fought in the two World track parallel to it. from wrong, because we FROM IAN’S DESK remembering the centenary of the Wars and in subsequent conflicts Although I am not a cyclist, I as responsible parents horrific Battle of the Somme, continues to be honoured. It’s also fully support the concept of teach them these life Anzac Day is a day we New where 6000 of our soldiers were great that despite the passing of cycle trails and would hope that skills, so must a pup be Zealanders must never forget. On wounded and 2000 were killed. the years it’s clear to me that the project may eventually be taught behaviours that this day we commemorate the The contribution that New more and more people are completed. are socially expected of landing of New Zealand and Zealand made in France during showing their support at the However, I am an enthusi- them. – Diane Tanner (via Australian troops on the Gallipoli the First World War in 1916 will many services throughout our astic walker and have been Neighbourly), on menacing Peninsula on 25 April 2015, during also be honoured overseas across region. The number of young enjoying the Gorge Track since dogs story. the First World War. The cove at all three of our armed services – people in attendance is its official opening in June 1986. which the Anzac’s came ashore the Army, Navy and Air Force. heartening. They are our future I wonder whether it would now bears their name. As time has passed, Anzac Day and the fact that they be wise to combine the cycle A century ago this month the has come to symbolise not only a acknowledge and respect our past track with the established Government of the day recognition of those who lost their shows we are in good hands. walking route, which has short HAVE YOUR SAY announced a half-day holiday was lives at Gallipoli but a recognition Of course Anzac Day is also an sight distances. We welcome letters to to be established on the 25th of of all our servicemen and women important time to contemplate the Cyclists often travel at speed the editor. You can April and it would be known as who have served and continue to price of war and the continuing and can appear with little email Anzac Day. serve in various conflicts and role of our armed forces in warning, meaning that walkers matthew.dallas@fairfaxmedia. Just as it is today, this was a peacekeeping efforts across the brokering peace. We owe a debt of must constantly be alert and co.nz, or write to Matthew way for our communities to come globe. gratitude to both those who have are usually expected to give Dallas, Feilding-Rangitikei together and remember those who I hope you made it along to one served our country and those who way. Herald, PO Box 3, Palmerston lost their lives; and to reflect on of the remembrance services held continue to do so to protect the Bruce Stern, Feilding North 4440. the scale of the impact war had on throughout the Rangitikei on ideals we hold dear. Lest we Abridged our population of just over one Monday. I was fortunate to be able forget. ROSCO’S

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Just a few paces south of the and experiences and this is Feilding clock tower on Kimbolton reflected in their homes.’’ With Road is Peter Andrews Furnishers. Denise coming on board it’s Step through their doors and you broaden the choices and included will be embraced by a sumptuous more international flair. collection of high-quality furniture Peter and Denise want to get to and interior de´cor, while receiving a know their new market better and warm greeting from owners Peter invite people to come in for a look and Denise Andrews. themselves, have a chat and give Moving his family’s iconic feedback. Palmerston North furniture store to They enjoy meeting and talking Feilding three months ago, where it to people, and have a sofa that’s had been located in Rangitikei becoming a favourite for Street for almost 115 years, was a customers. ‘‘It’s bit like the big move, but it felt right for Peter. community couch. People come in ‘‘We did look around Palmerston and chat about Feilding, our history North for another space, but we’ve and their experiences.’’ had Feilding in mind for the past 10 ‘‘A big thank you to Gordon years.’’ Smith the building owner, + ‘‘This is one of the nicest heritage and property agent Michael Ford, buildings in Feilding’’ says Peter. who made it happen for us in their ‘‘And it enhances our furniture and obliging friendly way.’’ They’re also our personalities’’ adds Denise. full of praise for local interior It’s the perfect stage for their Peter and Denise Andrews, are enjoying working together in their new Feilding showroom. designer Mike Coley who gave of collection of traditional classic, his time freely to help with the urban and industrial retro furniture. impressive knowledge and there’s lots of friendly banter Peter continues to be dedicated display and refurbishment of the Furniture designed and engineered experience, paired with Denise’s between the two. to the same personal service with showroom. for enduring quality, comfort and new feminine accents, brings their ‘‘We complement each other, we undivided attention never far away, ‘‘We’re enjoying the connection timeless styling. showroom to life. both have our own handwriting and and he’s passionate about high we have with people and Their eclectic blend of colours, They’ve lived in Feilding for 23 see things with different eyes’’ quality NZ Made upholstery and businesses here. It’s a real textures and materials come years, where Denise is well known smiles Denise. hard furniture. community, with genuine spirit.’’ together beautifully, with artistic with her many years of work for Andrews and Sons was founded He still thrives on helping people. ‘‘Visitors are staggered by how accessories to enrich and Feilding Promotion and the Feilding by Alfred Andrews in 1902. Peter, a ‘‘It’s not just my taste, but other beautiful Feilding is with its’ compliment home and work places Information Centre. fourth generation Andrews’s family people’s tastes that we have to get sophisticated cafes, shops and with interior homeware, ornaments For the first time she’s working member in the business, now with right.’’ farmers market.’’ and art work. alongside Peter and introducing her 35 years’ experience, established ‘‘People are exposed to a lot ‘‘It has a good vibe, and we’re Peter’s love of tradition, own flair into the showroom, and Peter Andrews Furnishers in 1987. more culture through travel, media excited to be here.’’

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FEILDING PRIME Belmont Farm sold for $2192 ($2.74) calves. All sale prices firmed, interesting that when the sale shifted Angus/Hereford rising two year bulls as the sale topper and a big Jersey especially for the few Friesian bull into another weight range the initial for $1500 ($2.67) with the Friesian STOCK SALE APRIL cross heifer made $1560 ($2.60). calves offered. pens sold well but then eased back bulls mostly heading towards the 26 There were no heavier beef cows Bulls: Friesian; good, $295; medium, in line with the overall sale trend. $3/kg mark. 22 weaner Friesian bulls This was a typical ‘‘short week’’ sale last week to compare with but the $260; W/F; good, $340-$360; Buyers are paying more for longer from Crestview Farms Ltd, Colyton with a reduction in yarding entries boner cows were comparatively medium, $300-$320; small, term lambs, perhaps hoping to excited the buyers and sold for $785 and diminished buying power, in the steady. $250-$270. coincide their finishing with meat ($3.70) which was a useful premium. sheep pens at least. Schedules are The handful of bulls were big beef Heifers: W/F; good, $280-$310; schedule peaks. The heifer section was more steady moving at glacial speed and have service bulls and also sold to firm medium, $260-$280; small, Blackburn Farm, Tangiwai, sold 241 in comparison with the steers been losing some relativity to store demand. $220-$240. cryptorchids for $94.50 and 154 ewe overall. prices over recent weeks. This has Sheep (3,160): lambs (2,411); prime FEILDING STORE lambs for $86.50 for a good day and Two top pens of 26 Charolais cross put pressure on trading margins for (2,250), 42-64 kg, $90-$128, ewe lambs followed the easing trend rising two year heifers from DK some buyers and more rain would $2.00-$2.25, slight ease; store (161), STOCK SALE APRIL of the males, being generally lighter, Lockwood, Umutoi, were real be welcomed. With today’s buying 32-40 kg, $70-$94, $2.20-$2.35, slight 22 although the Estate D Coogan, standouts selling for $1200 ($2.87) ranks being so shallow, lamb sale ease; ewes (724); good, heavy 26-30 Taihape, sold 132 top ewe lambs for and $1170 ($2.94). Last week’s heifer prices did ease fractionally for the kg, $77.50-$91, $3.00, steady; The sheep yarding was almost the $89 with plenty of options in future. market was firm but no older heifers 2,400 lambs offered and store prices medium, 21-25 kg, $56-$74, $3.00, same size as last week’s with 22,400 The cattle yarding was reached $3/kg this week. matched last Friday’s slight ease as steady; lighter, 18-20 kg, $49-$56, lambs following a small yarding of comparatively larger this week, with Sheep (22,708): ewes (286), $25-$92; well. $128 for 15 big lambs from $2.70-$2.80, firm; 2ths (22), $74; male run with ram and grazing ewes that over 1,000 steers offered for sale. lambs (22,422); 36-44 kg, Crestview Farms Ltd may not sound sheep (3), $45. attracted very little attention. The heaviest cattle did not have $82-$107.50, $2.29-$2.46, ease; 31-35 like a slight ease but they were large Cattle (78): steers (6); 460-800 kg, Not so the first pen of lambs, 152 quite the grunt of last week but kg, $76.50-$86, $2.41-$2.57, ease; lambs that would take quite some $1200-$2192, $2.61-$2.76, lift; heifers unshorn ram lambs from Hutinga maybe this was what the market 27-30 kg, $70-$77.50, $2.40-$2.68, blending in. Of the larger lines, Oroua (25); 400-600 kg, $1026-$1560, Farm, Masterton. These lambs were wanted as cattle sale prices were ease. Livestock sold blackface ewe and $2.28-$2.76, lift; lesser sorts; 136-390 smothered in wool and sold for firm in the main. Te Anui Hills, Cattle (1,659): steers; R3 yr (256), male lambs with the 84 males selling kg, $187-$787, $1.04-$2.02; cows (44); $107.50, a price that reflected the Wanganui, sold 28 Angus and 388-599 kg, $1240- $1725, for $112. Some of the store lambs are good, heavy, 500-625 kg, wool, with the second cut of 197 Angus/Hereford cross rising three $2.64-$3.22, firm; R2 yr (631), 292-490 at the stage where they will need $1100-$1243, $1.85-$2.20; boners, selling for $98.50. This week’s sale year steers for $1725 ($2.87) to lead kg, $885-$1545, $2.90-$3.27, firm; shearing again before finishing. 435-580 kg, $756-$991, $1.68-$1.98, was notable in that some of the the market with Findowrie Farm, weaners (58), 132-286 kg, $410-$930, Ewe numbers dropped away again steady; lesser sorts, 390-410 kg, more active buyers last week took Bulls, selling 13 Simmental cross $2.70-$3.67; bulls; R3 yr (18), 455-482 and sale prices were at least steady $542-$557, $1.36-$1.39; bulls (3); little part in today’s sale, having filled rising two year steers for $1545 kg, $1235-$1310, $2.71-$2.74; R2 yr on last week’s firm market and 790-900 kg, $1939-$2196, their orders for now, and the sale ($3.19). Traditional cross steers (206), 357-$562 kg, $1015-$1500, actually lifted slightly for the lighter $2.02-$2.78, firm. prices eased back by up to 10 cents/ dominated the entry and prices lifted $2.63-$3.08, firm; weaners (153), grazing ewes. kg or around $3/head overall. In up to 10 cents/kg and anything 125-226 kg, $420-$790, $2.37-$3.70; FEILDING CALF SALE comparison with meat schedules under $1000/head is not much of a heifers; R3 yr (43), 367-398 kg, The cattle sale featured some APRIL 26 these prices still represent a steer. $1055-$1015, $2.75-$2.79; R2 yr (256), traditionally bred steers and heifers premium for store lambs however. The buyers have been looking for 336-417 kg, $955-$1200, $2.71-$2.99, as well as beef cross cows. This did The calf was reported to be a There are plenty of store lambs still more bulls and had twice as many to steady; weaners (33), 132-254 kg, keep some firmness in the sale strongly competitive one for the up in the hills but many are ‘‘dry’’ in choose from today which were $390-$830, $2.83-$3.53; heifers (5) prices. One Angus cross steer from reduced yarding of around 80 the skin and somewhat plain. It was snapped up. Kuku Farm sold 5 big and calves, 608 kg, $1330, $2.18.

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NEWBURY INDOOR BOWLING: 7.30pm Newbury Hall, Rangitikei Line. Enquiries Jeanette 354 9357. Double bill Shakespeare on tour TUESDAY 3 NATIONAL ADVANCED DRIVING: The delightfully and aptly named Catriona Tipene from female acting 8am – 5pm, Manfeild, South Street, theatre company The Lord company The Lord Lackbeards, Feilding Lackbeards are bringing their which is performing a double-bill QUIZ NIGHT: Believe It Or Not quiz, 400th anniversary tribute to production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Jean Betts’ Ophelia Thinks 7.15pm – 9:30pm, The Strong Room, Shakespeare to The Dark Room this Harder. PHOTO: SUPPLIED 52 Fergusson St, Feilding. Price per Saturday and Sunday. person – $3. The name comes from a line in TENNIS Social Doubles: Manawatu Much Ado About Nothing, and the Lawn Tennis Club, Fitzherbert Ave touring troupe is fittingly an all next to PNGHS, 9am – 11am followed female affair. by morning tea. Members free, Producer Julia Campbell says plays at 7.30pm on Saturday 30 and casual $5. Enquiries Jenny 354 6271. the eight actors, direct from 3.30pm Sunday 1. MENZSHED MANAWATU: performances at the Pop-Up Globe Julia says that performing the Community woodworking in Auckland, include two with two plays side by side continues a workshop mainly for older men. strong Palmerston North conversation between past and Work on your own project or a associations, Catriona Tipene present, with the production group community project, (Benny’s sister) and Deborah Eve combining an Elizabethan approach Mangaone Park, Racecourse Rd, Rea. to staging and the text, with 9am – 2pm. New members Deborah plays Hamlet in the thing I love best, in my favourite double-bill is a feminist reverse take modern physical theatre techniques welcome. Enquiries David 357 4045. troupe’s production of the famous place,’’ Catriona says. ‘‘My love of on Shakespeare’s play ‘‘with all the and costuming. TAI CHI: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, tragedy at 3.30pm on Saturday 30, acting began in Palmy, and it’s so good lines reassigned’’. Ophelia Tickets are $15/$10, with 9.15 – 10.15am, Chinese Association and 7.30pm on Sunday 1, with wonderful to return home, and Thinks Harder by Wellington bookings for both plays through Hall, 98 Napier Rd. Beginners and Catriona as Ophelia. perform these two amazing shows.’’ playwright, actor and director, Jean Centrepoint Theatre, 354 5740, or experienced welcome. Enquiries PN ‘‘I am so thrilled to be doing the The other half of the extended Betts turns Hamlet on its head, and thedarkroomnz.com. Tai Chi Club, 357 1377. THE PALMERSTON NORTH CLUB: (formerly the Probus Club of PN) PLUNKET: Clothing Swap Shop 10 – 5.30pm – 8.30pm, Feilding Railway MANAWATU POTTERY Society: from 6pm. Men, women, couples welcome. 11.30am, Family Centre, 42 Albert St. Station, Aorangi St, Feilding. All Feilding Railway Station, Aorangi St, COACHHOUSE MUSEUM: open 7 Enjoy good company, talks and Enquiries Leandra 021 808 340. welcome. Enquiries Shalome 021 157 Feilding. Come along to create your days, 10 am – 4 pm. ‘Smoko session’ outings, Community Leisure Centre, MAHJONG: Tuition for beginners, 3135, John 323 6828, Lucia 021 065 own ceramic works of art. every Thursday 10am, 121 South St, Ferguson St, 9.30am. Enquiries Keith PN Mahjong Club. All welcome, 3667. Wednesdays 5.30pm to 8.30pm, and Feilding. 06 363 8629 or Dean 354 5795. Quaker Hall, 227 College St, 1.30 – MANAWATUNES CHORUS:A the first and third Saturdays of each THE ATC COMMUNITY MARKET: MID CITY PROBUS CLUB: A mixed 4.30pm. Enquiries Faith 357 4775 or capella, 4-part harmony singing, month 10am-4pm. All welcome. Runs the first Saturday of each membership club for retirees; Aileen 357 7421. 7.15pm, NZ Red Cross Training Contact: Shalome 021 157 3135, John month in the town square in monthly speakers and outings, new SKATING: MSSC Learn to Skate Rooms, 245 Main St West. All men 323 6828, Lucia 021 065 3667. Feilding, 9am-1pm. Anyone wanting members welcome, Palmerston weekly classes with NZ welcome. Enquiries Owen 354 1951 FEILDING SPINNERS: Tuesdays a stall needs to contact Lynne on 021 North Bridge Club, Cnr Cook and representative skaters and coaches. or Clive 323 4953. Facebook: 10.30am to 2.30pm at Life Point 606 423 or 06 323 0604. Cuba St, 9.30am. Enquiries Margaret Skates available or BYO, 4.45 – Manawatunes Chorus. Church, 116 Derby Street. Contact FAMILY FRIENDLY dancing 357 1925, Barbara 354 1796. 5.30pm, Bell Hall, Arena 5, THURSDAY 5 Melissa 328 8707. lessons: available for children aged DOODLEBUGS Playgroup: Pre- Waldegrave St, PN. Enquiries Kylie FEILDING BADMINTON Club: 3-13 years at Taonui School Hall in school children and their parents/ Shirley 358 2301. BADMINTON: Afternoon Open every Tuesday evening from Feilding. Tap, ballet, jazz and musical caregivers, 9.30am – 12noon yellow badminton starts, 1pm to 3pm, at MARCHING: Fun, fitness, friendship 7:30pm, through to September 20. theatre, For more info contact: Miss gate, St David’s Church, opposite for ex marchers wanting to get back Feilding Civic Centre Stadium. Contact Marion 323 5806 Dale, 0274 786 087 or email; Memorial Park, Main St. Inside and into marching, or anyone wanting to Contact Jo 06 329 2566. SENIOR GAMES: Including [email protected] outside free play, morning tea. MOE try it out, 6 – 8pm. Enquiries Jennie Rummikub, Crib and Scrabble, cup of FEILDING TAEKWON-DO approved. Koha/donation welcomed. 358 0585, 027 3680 383, ONGOING EVENTS Enquiries Pam 358 1964. [email protected] FEILDING ART Centre, 104 tea provided, Feilding Library, Academy: Tuesday and HOUSIE TUESDAYS: 40 games, Manchester St: Tuesdays Have-a- Thursdays 1pm – 3pm, Fridays 10am- Thursday,Manchester Street School super house, keno, 10am, Terrace WEDNESDAY 4 Go groups – beginners and 12pm. Hall, 6pm till 7:30pm. Ages 10 and End Bowling Club, Summerhays St. FEILDING MUSIC SOCIETY: advanced welcome from 10am to PIZZA WHEEL: In conjunction with up. All welcome, plenty of parking. Monthly concerts 7.45pm – 8.45 PM, 12pm. BYO art materials. Coffee and LIANZA Book Awards and Hell’s BOWLS, JOHNSTON Park: 1pm Enquiries Jacquie RSA Welfare Trust, Feilding Little Theatre, Stafford tea supplied. Enquires 06 3232323. Pizza, read seven books and earn a Wednesdays and Saturday. Phone 356 7673. Street, Feilding Adults – $3. FEILDING ART Centre, 104 free ‘333’ pizza. Pick up your Pizza 323 5259. Need flat sole footwear. MAINLY MUSIC: Parents and PROBUS CLUB of Manawatu:New Manchester St: Thursdays Have-a- Wheel from Feilding Library. FEILDING TOY Library: Open preschoolers music and dancing and friends, interest groups, outings and Go groups – beginners and FEILDING CROQUET CLUB: 10.30am – 11.30am Wednesday and morning tea with locally roasted fair- visits, 10.30am, PN Bridge Club, advanced welcome from 10am to Mondays at 1pm, Wednesdays at Saturday, 65 Stafford St. trade coffee, corner Featherston and corner Cook and Cuba St. Enquiries 12.00pm. Evening group meets from 9am, Saturdays at 9am, Johnston FEILDING UKULELE Groups: Kingswood St, 10am. Gold coin koha. Goff or Ann on 356 2968. 6pm to 8pm. BYO art materials Park – Drake Street. Monday 5.30pm beginners, Tuesday Enquiries Margaret Barsanti 027 406 MANAWATU POTTERY SOCIETY: Coffee and tea supplied. Enquires KOROWAI LESSONS: Maori 5.30pm advanced, Phone Trish 323 6315. Create your own ceramic artworks, 3232323. 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Ph: 323 0218 81 Manchester Street, Feilding www.focalpointcinema.co.nz SENIORS MORNINGS *free morning tea with ticket purchase* Mon – 10.30am Hunt for the Wilder People (PG), 10.45am Noma: My Perfect Storm (M) Tues – 10.30am Eddie the Eagle (PG), 10.45am Noma: My Perfect Storm (M) EDDIE THE EAGLE (M) 106 mins Biography/Comedy/Drama (Contains coarse language & sexual references) The story of Eddie Edwards, the notoriously tenacious British underdog ski jumper who charmed the world at the 1988 Winter Olympics. Thur 3.30pm 8.20pm Fri 6pm Sat 6pm

Tina Fey as Kim Bater in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. PHOTO: SUPPLIED. Sun 3.30pm Mon 1pm 6pm Tues 10.30am 6pm Fey thrives as war Wed 10.30am 1pm HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (PG) 101 mins NZ Comedy (Contains violence, coarse language and some scenes may disturb children) reporter in Kabul A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush. Thur 6pm, Fri 3.30pm, Sat 3.30pm 8.20pm, Sun 8.20pm Tina Fey’s war correspondent Mon 10.30am 8.20pm, Tues 1pm 8.20pm, Wed 8.50pm drama more than lives up to its mili- Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot tary jargon name. 1hr 52min The opening scene has Fey (as THE BOSS – One Session Only R16 Kim Baker) cavorting on the dance (R13) 99 mins Comedy (Contains violence, offensive language, drug use & sexual references) Reviewed by Peter Lampp floor in Kabul, Afghanistan, until an A titan of industry is sent to prison after she’s caught for insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as ★★★1/2 almighty bomb goes off. America’s latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget. The dancing, drinking halts, Sun 10am surely enough for everyone to utter is only marginally better this time. the nouveau acronym, ‘‘WTF’’, as in Another Baker mixes with is Iain ‘‘what the fork’’. MacKelpie (Martin Freeman), a wild THE LADY IN THE VAN – Back for One Last Session They don’t, but the story has to be Scottish correspondent. (M) 104 mins Biography/Comedy/Drama (Contains offensive language) allied to the title and the movie is That the movie is based on Bar- A man forms an unexpected bond with a transient woman living in her car that’s parked in his driveway. better than the trailer. ker’s memoir gives it more battle- Baker ends up in Kabul to escape field cred as she ‘‘embeds’’ herself in Starring Maggie Smith, Jim Broadbent & Alex Jenning. a desk job with her TV network in Humvees with American marines Fri 8.20pm New York. I ended up in this movie out on patrol. All of the men, includ- in daylight happy that the R16 rating ing a high-ranking Afghani poli- kept the school-holidays, out-of- tician (Alfred Molina), seem intent THE JUNGLE BOOK (PG) 106 mins Adventure/Drama/Family (Contains violence & scary scenes) control brats at bay. on embedding themselves with It is yet another film based on fact Baker. The man-cub Mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger Shere Khan. Guided by Bagheera the panther and the bear Baloo, (Kim Barker’s, not Baker’s, memoir, Which means much of the movie Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery, though he also meets creatures The Taliban Shuffle) but is marketed is light, focused more on what who don’t have his best interests at heart. as a comedy, when it isn’t, aside happens in their night life than dur- Thur 10.30am, Fri 1pm, Sat 1pm, Sun 1pm, Tues 3.30pm, Wed 3.30pm from some of the amusing script and ing the war hours. But there are cussing. enough scary bangs and encounters The reporters are all so with Afghani men and their oppress- ZOOTOPIA debauched and drunk it is a wonder ive culture to keep focus. (PG) 108 mins Animation/Action/Adventure (Contains some scenes that may scare very young children) any of them produce a story of sub- Fey does a plausible job as Barker In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. stance from the war. with those alluring dark eyes and as Fey does a grand job as a dippy, a co-producer of the film via her own Thur 1pm, Fri 10.30am, Sat 10.30am, Mon 3.30pm naive reporter who has male company. The ending doesn’t come minders but often stupidly neglects with a bang, which makes a change. – All Tickets $9 her obligatory head scarf and All I can deduce is this lot drank A WARRIOR’S TAIL (PG) 85 mins Animation/Action/Adventure (Contains violence & coarse language) befriends an Aussie reporter played and smoked way more of their com- by Margot Robbie. She was the panies’ expenses than we did back in A fairy tale about a grand life journey of a 10-year old boy Savva devoted to help his Mum and bimbo in The Wolf of Wall Street and the day on foreign sporting postings. fellow village people to break free from the vicious hyenas. Thur 10.45am, Fri 10.45am, Sat 10.45am, Sun 10.45am NOMA: MY PERFECT STORM Talking dead steal spotlight (M) 99 mins Documentary (Contains offensive language) After winning a Best Restaurant In The World award in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014, chef Rene Redzepi discusses his Copenhagen REVIEWED BY JOAN FORD ing above. restaurant Noma and how his culinary philosophy has shaped its success. Next was Acting Exercise –a Thur 1.10pm 6.10pm, Fri 1.10pm 6.10pm ‘‘Corpsing’’ – to come out of charac- clever dance of words, awash with ter on stage, lose your way. techniques an actor might draw on Sat 1.10pm 6.10pm, Sun 1.10pm 6.10pm English playwright Peter Barnes to present his character. Mon 10.45am 6.10pm, Tues 10.45am 8.10pm, Wed 1.10pm plucks humour from unlikely Play number three, Waiting for a situations, be it tragedy, the absurd, Bus, introduced two new performers the bizarre. to the stage – Russell Harris and ORPHANS & KINGDOMS These four plays offered curious Harry Martin. One plays a director (RP16) 74 mins NZ Drama (Contains violence, offensive language, nudity, drug use and suicide) situations and extracted giggles from and another the actor rehearsing a One night. One house. One Island. Everything changes for a lonely man and three delinquent kids. Three teenagers on the run, an audience when they least play. break into an empty holiday home on Auckland’s stunning Waiheke Island. It’s party time for the siblings until the owner unexpectedly expected to laugh. Last Things performed by Gael arrives home, is knocked unconscious, and one of them is seriously injured. First up was Humour Helps.A and Richard Mays, did a remarkable Thur 3.20pm 8.10pm, Fri 3.20pm 8.10pm, Sat 3.20pm 8.10pm woman preparing for suicide is not and incredibly funny job presenting normally a laughing matter. There’s the Drummonds. Married, a life-long Sun 3.20pm 8.10pm, Mon 1.10pm 8.10pm, Tues 1.10pm, Wed 3.20pm obvious commitment – she just lacks career together on the boards, they the skill-set to succeed. Pills spill, a ‘awaken’ to discover they have been Film classifi cation symbols Unrestricted fi lms: Restricted fi lms knife is painful but not effective. A gassed. As the talking dead, upright G Approved for general exhibition RP(age) Restricted to persons over the specified age unless gun. 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For a full range of our listings, pick up your WELCOME TO WATSON INTEGRITY free copy of the Property Weekly from the box in front of our ofice or visit our website at www.watsonrealestate.nz. Residential | Lifestyle | Commercial | Property Management 5 2 2 136 Mt Taylor Drive

Asking Price $490,000 • This home on 2,786m² makes an elegant statement. Michael Ford Tania Osborne John Cox Joanna Beattie Bob Weaver Barbara Robinson Dave Stockley • An executive home of family proportions - a room each. Residential/Commercial/ Residential/Lifestyle Residential/Lifestyle Property Manager • North facing living/family/dining opening to sunny terrace. Residential/Lifestyle PA to Sales Team Administration Lifestyle Consultant Consultant Consultant Consultant Of ce: 06 323 8601 Of ce: 06 323 8601 A/H: 06 328 7890 A/H: 06 323 8870 A/H: 06 323 9196 Ofice: 06 323 8601 Ofice: 06 323 8601 i i Michael Ford M: 027 542 4707 AH: 06 328 7890 Fax: 06 323 4042 Cell: 027 542 4707 Cell: 021 036 1346 Cell: 021 432 897 Cell: 021 204 7499 Cell: 021 586 488 Fax: 06 323 4042 Tania Osborne M: 021 036 1346 AH: 06 323 8870 5 3 4 20 Lees Road 3 2 0 34 Denbigh Street

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Re-develop, Invest or Renovate Buyer Inquiry Range $170,000 - $220,000 Supreme townhouse location within walking distance of attractive town centre, suitable for 2 townhouses on easily subdividable 826m2 section. • Currently 1 bedroom front lat, and 2 bedroom rear lat. • Been returning $345 pw with potential to increase with improvements. • Renovate back to a 3 or 4 bedroom character early bungalow. View: Sunday 12.15pm - 12.45pm Internet ID#: KW3784 Michael Ford M: 027 542 4707 A/H: 06 328 7890 E: [email protected] Tania Osborne M: 021 036 1346 A/H: 06 323 8870 E: [email protected] 2 1 3+ 13 Nuku St, Tangimoana 4 2 2 28A Church Street

Auction 11am, Saturday 14 May 2016 On Site NEW LISTING Resort Like Lifestyle

An architect designed late ‘60’s homestead of 318m² plus verandahs. A country Asking $150,000 Asking $345,000 refuge with views, shelter and privacy. This home is boldly elegant, family • 2 bedrooms with fantastic garaging and storage sheds. • Four bedrooms, master with walk-in-wardrobe & ensuite. • Great rst home, weekend retreat, or even a good rental. • Separate lounge with large open plan dining & kitchen. fashioned and a 5 star entertainer. Auction on site 11 am Saturday 14 May • The section is lat & sundrenched, with plenty of room to play. • Back section, easy care gardens, dbl garage, the list goes on. 2016, if not sold prior. View: By appointment Internet ID#: KW3787 View: By appointment Internet ID#: KW3778 John Cox M: 021 432 897 AH:06 323 9196 Joanna Beattie M: 021 204 7499 O: 06 323 8601 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] • 2.77ha (6.8acres) contoured land with character. 4 Paddocks. 5 1 1 39 Awahuri Road 3 1 1 20 Tiritoa Terrace • Kidney shaped pool and lawn tennis court. Poolside parties. • 9 year new 1 bedroom self contained cottage. • Art room with homestay conversion potential. • Bidding expected to start at RV $730,000. • Glorious naturalised landscaping, and grounds. View: By appointment only. Information pack available. By Negotiation Asking Price $269,000 • Substantial old homestead requiring some TLC. • Sought after Westside location. Internet ID#: KW3786 • Possible development potential - 3.8162 ha (9.4 acres). • Stunning views with 3 outdoor entertaining areas. • Impressive entrance hall & lounge • Large 1,055m2 section. Michael Ford M: 027 542 4707 AH: 06 328 7890 E: [email protected] View: By appointment Internet ID#: KW3738 Michael Ford M: 027 542 4707 AH: 06 328 7890 Tania Osborne M: 021 036 1346 AH: 06 323 8870 Tania Osborne M: 021 036 1346 AH: 06 323 8870 E: [email protected] Tania Osborne M: 021 036 1346 AH: 06 323 8870 Michael Ford M: 027 542 4707 AH: 06 328 7890 Lot 4 Bush Lane Lot 15 Quail Avenue Taylor Estate, Mount Taylor 99A Makino Road

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Asking Price $145,000 Asking Price $130,000 Prices from $115,000 Asking Price $105,000 • Unique near level section of approximately 4,500m². • Elevated section in a unique Mount Taylor location. • Stunning views to north and west. • Fully fenced. • Considerable privacy and semi rural ambiance. • 4,060m² (1 acre). Lovely views. • Rural aspect for many sites. Curbed and channelled. • Services avaliable. • Last section on quiet private lane. • Phone for an appointment to view. • Quality subdivisions. • Section size: 622m². View: Sunday 11.45am - 12.00pm Internet ID#: KW3781 View: By appointment Internet ID#: KW3756 View: Sunday 11.30am - 11.45am Internet ID#: KW3432 View: By appointment Internet ID#: KW3762 Michael Ford M: 027 542 4707 AH: 06 328 7890 Michael Ford M: 027 542 4707 AH: 06 328 7890 Michael Ford M: 027 542 4707 AH: 06 328 7890 John Cox M: 021 432 897 AH:06 323 9196 Tania Osborne M: 021 036 1346 AH: 06 323 8870 Tania Osborne M: 021 036 1346 AH: 06 323 8870 Tania Osborne M: 021 036 1346 AH: 06 323 8870 E: [email protected] PALMERSTON NORTH: 267 Broadway Avenue FEILDING: 82 Fergusson Street Tel: Sales (06) 353 7274 Tel: Sales (06) 323 8601 Rentals (06) 353 1925 Rentals (06) 323 8601 www.watsonrealestate.nz www.watsonrealestate.nz stuff.co.nz APRIL 28, 2016 27 Rickman shines one last time in Eye

PAUL CASSERLY Eye in the Sky (M) n Eye in the Sky, we are asked Director: Gavin Hood to consider the moral choices Starring: Helen Mirren, Alan I that lead Western powers to Rickman, Aaron Paul blow the bejesus out of Islamic 102 mins terrorists using unmanned ★★★★ planes, or drones. In a twist that allows Helen Mirren and the late Alan Rickman to appear in It all adds up to a original English flavour, the drone attack here is a British-led classy, thrilling and one. The hardware is, however, seriously nail-biting all American, and is ‘‘piloted’’ by Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad’s Jesse experience. Pinkman) from a storage unit in the Nevada desert. career-damaging ramifications. Colonel Katherine Powell It’s a testament to the film’s power (Mirren) has been chasing a very that you find yourself dragged bad man for many years and now into the debate and struggling for she, via the drone, finally has her an easy answer. white whale in the cross hairs. While Mirren’s colonel has no He’s killed hundreds and is qualms, Rickman’s general is a planning more mayhem, but just little less convinced; it’s his as justice is about to rain down grand-daughter’s birthday, you upon the swarthy schmuck, a see. He’s sent his aide out to buy a sweet young girl wanders into the dolly because he’s too busy line of fire. With the help of the helping decide if another little girl ‘‘Eye’’, we’ve been watching her gets turned into mince-meat. It all play with a hula hoop and selling adds up to a classy, thrilling and flatbread just over the wall from a seriously nail-biting experience. suicide bomb factory and the Mirren is superb, but Aaron target. She’s a triple threat to our Paul and Barkhad Abdi (the Western eyes: cute, hula hoop hijacker from Captain Phillips) friendly and entrepreneurial. sure make their presence felt. Powell wants the ‘‘kill’’, Seeing Rickman’s subtle regardless of the collateral magic, for the very last time, adds splatter, but General Benson some extra special icing. (Rickman) and civil servants back at HQ get into a right flap as they grapple with the ethical and Helen Mirren plays a Colonel wrestling with a moral dilemma in Eye in the Sky.

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Asking Price $105,000 Ofers Around $96,000 Buyers Guide $475,000 + GST (if any) By Negotiation • Fully fenced. • North facing with great views. • High prole site afording good on site advertising. • Possibilities and potential for development and growth. • Services avliable. • Westside location. • 298m² loor area, & 642m² land area + ROW. • Prime location with high traic low. • Section size: 600m². • 1,100m² section. • Vacant possession. Would consider leasing. • Freehold opportunity. Motivated vendor. View: By appointment Internet ID#: KW3763 View: By appointment Internet ID#: KW3412 View: By appointment Internet ID#: KW3770 View: By appointment Internet ID#: KW3722 John Cox M: 021 432 897 AH:06 323 9196 Tania Osborne M: 021 036 1346 AH: 06 323 8870 Michael Ford M: 027 542 4707 AH: 06 328 7890 Joanna Beattie M: 021 204 7499 O: 06 323 8601 E: [email protected] Michael Ford M: 027 542 4707 AH: 06 328 7890 [email protected] E: [email protected] 100 Fergusson Street Manchester/Fergusson Streets 5 State Highway 1, SANSON 35 King St, MARTON

$395,000 + GST (if any) RV $350,000 make an ofer! Buyers Guide $155,000 + GST (if any) Ofers • Spacious Commercial Shop For Lease or Sale. • Three shops. Prime Feilding CBD Real Estate. • 3 phase power and an oice. • Business opportunity with a really huge home to live in. • In heart of Feilding’s CBD. 420m² loor area, & 506m² land area. • Subject to two leases. • Large 1,012m² section. • Vast property with a restaurant/dining space that sits 52 people. • Rental $43,720 pa + GST & outgoings. • Corner shop for lease negotiation. • Location has great exposure, possibilities are exciting! • 2 wood burners & open re, 2 kitchens, delivery bay. View: By appointment Internet ID#: KW3781 View: By appointment Internet ID#: KW3166 View: By appointment Internet ID#: KW3718 View: By appointment Internet ID#: KW3733 Michael Ford M: 027 542 4707 AH: 06 328 7890 Michael Ford M: 027 542 4707 AH: 06 328 7890 Joanna Beattie M: 021 204 7499 O: 06 323 8601 Joanna Beattie M: 021 204 7499 O: 06 323 8601 [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 22 Bowen Street 62 Kimbolton Road 96 Fergusson Street 1st Floor, 22-26 Stafford St

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Buyers Guide $75,000 + GST $52,800pa Neg + GST & Outgoings $15,000 pa + GST & outgoings neg! $100 psm + GST & OG • The perfect start up oice, Surprising spacious. • Last Shop in New Complex. • Attractive retail shop in the heart of Feilding. • First loor oice space - central Feilding CBD. • Nice decor, & air conditioning. 45m², well designed. • 240m² loor area in central Kimbolton Road, Feilding. • Reasonable rent and good lease. • Choose your size. • Large showcase windows. • Great on site parking. • Sunny side of street. • Non Earthquake prone building. View: By appointment Internet ID#: KW3771 View: By appointment Internet ID#: KW3783 View: By appointment Internet ID#: KW3423 View: By appointment Internet ID#: KW3731 Michael Ford M: 027 542 4707 AH: 06 328 7890 Michael Ford M: 027 542 4707 AH: 06 328 7890 Michael Ford M: 027 542 4707 AH: 06 328 7890 Michael Ford M: 027 542 4707 AH: 06 328 7890 [email protected] [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] PALMERSTON NORTH: 267 Broadway Avenue FEILDING: 82 Fergusson Street Tel: Sales (06) 353 7274 Tel: Sales (06) 323 8601 Rentals (06) 353 1925 Rentals (06) 323 8601 www.watsonrealestate.nz www.watsonrealestate.nz

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412 Aranui Road, Kairanga $553,000 Story Book Charm  Set in beautiful mature grounds in a top location, enjoy the charms of yesteryear whilst embracing all of today’s pleasures  Benefits of this home include 5 bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, family bathroom plus laundry with 3rd shower  Combined kitchen/dining/family living, along with two separate gorgeous living areas all connected to three individual decks for entertaining.  Outbuildings include double carport with large workshop or gym plus a magnificent total span shed  All set on 1ha of land ideal for pets and stock A truly special place to call home with its stunning touches of charm throughout OPEN HOME Sunday 1st May 2.00-2.30pm

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 There's a lot of land here to work with, and it's all up to the new owners to decide where to develop things from here  Of the 115ha (285 acres), around 45 to 50ha is presently being grazed  The balance includes native bush - home to a resident population of fallow deer  Yes, there's a fair bit of gorse to contend with - wild goats are helping with this  The three bedroom, weatherboard home is comfortably appointed  Adjacent to this is a two-room 'bach' which could be a good hobby space  Currently it is run with 40 breeding cows and all calves are carried through Options for the future are to improve pasture production with fertiliser use, consider alternative livestock options, and/or establish some beehives

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Foraging for edible weeds – a group engaged in a walk and workshop on weed identification led by Tauranga’s ‘weed woman’ Julia Sich. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Weed eating for the discerning beginner

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Going down the garden to eat A rest home with spark worms? Ooey. So, how about ‘going down the garden to eat weeds’? This weekend local people have a enthusiastic about what they Coombrae Home unique opportunity to do just that learned that several asked the while learning from Tauranga-based Society for the Resilience and An elder-centred community Pets welcome ‘‘weed woman’’ Julia Sich. Engagement of the Community of Coombrae Home is special; it’s more We believe pets can be both calming Julia is passionate about the Ashhurst and Pohangina (RECAP) than just a rest home. That means as and energising. So, we welcome nutritional benefits of eating leafy to bring Julia back at a price level well as providing daily living support animals at our home. If you have a pet green plants — including those fre- that would be accessible to more we ensure residents have choice and that’s part of your family, ask us about quently classed as common garden people. control in their lives. We take every moving to Coombrae Home with weeds. RECAP is offering three events. A opportunity to bring companionship, them. Dandelions, nettles, chickweed, free (gold coin koha) lecture and fun and meaningful activity into the and cleavers are just the beginning. social will be held Friday, April 29, The social life On a daily basis, Julia forages for from 7pm at the Ashhurst Village lives of elders. weeds and combines them with Valley Centre, 21 Guildford St. This At Coombrae Home we support other greens and fruit or nuts to bring-a-neighbour event is open to Family and friends residents to continue doing the things make green smoothies, weed pestos, all, with no registration required. Coombrae Home is like one big family. they love in a way that’s right for and other tasty concoctions. She now Two informal workshops will be Residents are encouraged to invite them. The busy social calendar and travels across the North Island held on Saturday April 30, and their loved ones to visit at any time; stimulating recreation programme sharing recipes, knowledge, and Sunday May 1, from 10am to 1pm for there’s no set visiting hours. And, for certainly make for a vibrant enthusiasm. those wishing to learn more about the children - we have a fully stocked atmosphere. This weekend’s Ashhurst-based plant identification, nutrition, and events are something of a recipes. The fee, thanks to Lotteries toy box to keep them entertained! homecoming for Julia, who was Community Grants, is $10. Regis- raised in Manawatu. Her most tration is essential, with the May 1 recent Manawatu workshop was workshop – a response to the first Address: 34 North Street, Feilding held last year to a sold-out crowd. workshop – all but selling out far in Participants who braved flooding advance. Visit: www.enlivencentral.org.nz | Freephone: 0508 36 54 83 rains to participate in the work- For more information and regis- shop’s weed-foraging walk, were so tration, see http://recap.org.nz.

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SUPER CUTE AND CLOSE TO TOWN 2BED|1BATH 4 BEDROOMS, BIG SECTION AND A VIEW 4BED|1+BATH|2CAR 55 Beattie Street, Feilding Asking Price $175,000 31 Fraser Drive, Feilding Asking Price $298,000 www.nzr.nz/F048 www.nzr.nz/F049 So handy to town (only 550m to Countdown), this cute home With an outlook across farmland to the ranges, and cattle that can work as 3 bedrooms, will suit someone looking for OPEN SUN 2:00-2:30PM grazing on the boundary, this home offers views and privacy OPEN SUN 2:45-3:15PM ownership under $200k. The smart, sunny kitchen and dining you would expect to have to pay much more for. Constructed area was renovated 10 years ago; this area opens to the north Nicola Barnett of low maintenance materials with aluminium windows, the Nicola Barnett facing deck which overlooks a private and well fenced rear 06 323 4434 | 027 482 6831 living and kitchen areas are flooded with sun in the mornings. 06 323 4434 | 027 482 6831 section. Being 498 sqm there is not too much to mow, but it [email protected] The separate TV or study nook off the living area is an ideal [email protected] does feel bigger than this, with room to add value with a spot for the kids, with a separate laundry and second toilet carport or garage if you like. Currently rented for $270pw by a making family living that much easier. The current owners love NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008 NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008 caring tenant. Realistically priced by vendor to meet the market. having space for the chooks and other pets. Only for sale as our vendors have a lifestyle block under contract.

SUBSTANTIAL HOME WITH BIG VIEWS 3+ BED | 3 BATH | 5 CAR FAMILY HOME WITH SMART ADDRESS 4BED|2BATH|1CAR 1 Ranui Place, Feilding Asking Price $470,000+ 1 Puketiro Drive, Feilding Price Guide $365,000+ www.nzr.nz/F044 www.nzr.nz/F046 Family sized, on a popular westside street, offering generous A generously proportioned home boasting views, two living proportions, wide open views and plenty of parking. A sparkling OPEN SUN 1:15-1:45PM and two outdoor areas, a well fenced rear yard and internal OPEN SUN 12:30-1:00PM new kitchen and large living, with additional spaces providing a Nicola Barnett access garaging. Recently painted inside and out and a heat Nicola Barnett 4th bedroom or office/work from home options. RV$460,000. 06 323 4434 | 027 482 6831 pump for warmth. In Manchester Street school zone. 06 323 4434 | 027 482 6831 NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008 NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008

RARE FIND IN PREMIUM LOCATION! 4BED|1+BATH|2CAR LARGER LIFESTYLE - 8.49 HA OPEN SUN 2:00-2:30PM 11 Kimbolton Road, Feilding Asking Price $380,000 459 Taonui Road, Colyton Asking Price $480,000 www.nzr.nz/F042 www.nzr.nz/F040 Less than 400m from the clock tower this solidly constructed Perfect setup for the future. Improvements include a centrally Peter Barnett AREINZ cedar weatherboard and brick clad mid 1960’s home is well OPEN SUN 3:00-3:30PM located 3 room cottage sized building, double glazed, insulated 027 482 6835 | 06 323 4434 presented yet still offers opportunities to add your own touch. Nicola Barnett with bathroom facilities, an implement/woolshed, cattle yards, NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008 Well fenced for kids and pets and handy to the park. 06 323 4434 | 027 482 6831 all-weather arena, good subdivision and extensive drainage. NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008 32 APRIL 28, 2016 stuff.co.nz

RANGITIKEI & DISTRICT Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 266 Broadway MARTON [email protected] 06 327 0070 Bach or build $349,000 Time to move on $110,000 WEB ID MTR48553 WEB ID MTU41054 BULLS MARTON 1097 Santoft Road R D 1 10 Hendersons Line If you like something a little different then this is a must The Vendors are busy renovating this home, there is a see. This ready to go opportunity comprising of 8 new kitchen, the 3 bedrooms are ready for painting, it hectares of free draining pasture great for wintering is all coming together but there is great opportunity for stock, a small block of established pines, gums and a buyer to finish what has been started. The section has native trees attract the bird life. Add to this the homely a double garage and plenty of space for a vege garden charm of a 3 bedroom permanent material bach and its and play area for family. Come and view this property a winner. But wait there is more with plenty of fruit with imagination. Great opportunity for you to add trees, vegetable gardens, 2 dams and good water value to your investment. supply. The property would appeal to those wanting an VIEW Sunday 1 May 1.00 - 1.30pm alternative lifestyle away from urban living and to a degree being self-sufficient. VIEW Sunday 1 May 1.00 - 1.30pm

3 Tony Hewitt Wendy Wagner Mobile 027 449 2289 Mobile 027 481 4773 Office 06 927 0536 Office 06 927 0519 Home 06 327 6121 OPEN HOME [email protected] 1 OPEN HOME [email protected] Options galore $259,000 Potential plus $80,000 WEB ID MTU49013 WEB ID MTU49102 BULLS TANGIMOANA 1/40 High Street 41-43 Nuku Street Need space for an extended family? You won't be Admittedly there is work required here but this fact disappointed with what's on offer here! Perhaps it's a alone provides you a rare opportunity to purchase a B&B, backpacker or work from home opportunity mini lifestyle not far from the beach at a super you're searching for? Located on SH1 this property affordable price. There is a total of 3119 square metres could work nicely and still provide privacy for all. How in two separate titles with its own bore and a sprinkling about a rental? There is the potential to maximise of established fruit trees. This place could be ideal as a returns with 2 flats. This place is solid, built with quality base for your weekend adventures at the river or beach. materials for the local Doctor and his family and serving Call now for an appointment to view. as his residence and surgery for the best part of 50 VIEW By Appointment years. VIEW By Appointment

Tracy Harris Derek Harris Mobile 027 303 2392 Mobile 027 232 2224 Office 06 927 0535 Office 06 927 0534 Home 06 329 3893 6 Home 06 329 3893 [email protected] [email protected] Derek Harris 2+4 Tracy Harris 1 Mobile 027 232 2224 Mobile 027 303 2392 Office 06 927 0534 wc Office 06 927 0535 Home 06 329 3893 Home 06 329 3893 [email protected] 2 [email protected] 1 1.24ha of tranquillity $520,000 Lifestyle with potential $249,000 WEB ID MTL49192 WEB ID MTL48753 MARTON MARTON 557a Wellington Road 1318 Wellington Road Enter the circular driveway through wide gates to vast This charming mini lifestyle property is situated just lawns, mature trees and privacy. This 4 bedroom home outside the town boundary and is perfect for those who with 2 living areas, each with log fire, separate dining want lifestyle living without the hassles of livestock. and office. A double garage with internal access, large Privately set on a 2808sqm section featuring expansive high stud workshop, and separate implement shed, lawn and mature trees playing host to a secluded bush tool, storage sheds, glasshouse, raised vegetable beds, walk. The spacious villa offers large open planning living an orchard and large area of firewood trees. All these and a modern well equipped kitchen. There is enhance the established grounds. A bonus is solar opportunity here to put your own spin on this property, water heating and wetback fire. This property offers our vendors have found their new home and welcome many options, extended families, weddings, B&B or your enquiry. overnight motor home stay. There is much more, VIEW By Appointment viewing essential. VIEW By Appointment Tracy Harris Mobile 027 303 2392 Office 06 927 0535 4 Home 06 329 3893 [email protected] Tony Hewitt 3 Derek Harris 4 Mobile 027 449 2289 Mobile 027 232 2224 Office 06 927 0536 Office 06 927 0534 Home 06 327 6121 Home 06 329 3893 [email protected] 2 [email protected] 1 Something different Check this out So busy! Work from home Wants SOLD

OPEN HOME $199,000 WEB ID MTU48310 $175,000 WEB ID MTU49016 $210,000 WEB ID MTL49034 BY NEGOTIATION WEB ID MTL49287 MARTON MARTON MARTON HUNTERVILLE 11A Russell Street 13 Morris Street 288 Makirikiri Road 7 Gordon Terrace This large villa of 220m2 has 4 plus 4+ Built in the1903s this property features large 3 This super brick and tile modern 3 bedroom 3 Opportunity here to get onto a lifestyle block 3 bedrooms, 3 living areas, 2 large bathrooms, open plan living heated by a freestanding home is just the ideal home for those and make your dream of farmlet living a large modernised kitchen and mostly wood-burner. The section is fully fenced and wanting little gardening and plenty of space. reality. A tidy home with separate lounge decorated in neutral colours, lovely large 2 features a double lock-up garage. This 1 You will be spoilt for choice when it comes 1 and dining and central heating. Covered 1 entrance foyer to welcome your quests. The property is situated within easy walking to designing your new "office", with a deck, workshop and sheds. Town and tank roof, electrics and plumbing are all done. distance of town amenities. 100sqm garage and a large rumpus ... water. Life is what you make it! Enjoy! VIEW Sunday 1 May 1.45 - 2.15pm View By Appointment 2 View By Appointment 2 View By Appointment 4

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Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 Mobile 027 442 6171 Office 06 327 0070 Home 06 342 3702 [email protected] Walk-in performer - 97ha finishing farm

NEW LISTING MARTON WEB ID MTR49207 DEADLINE SALE 1850 Wellington Road This 97ha Rangitikei farm is a performer. Currently decommissioned woolshed as well as support sheds. VIEW By Appointment running dairy grazers it could easily be operated as a Good cattleyards. The gem in this property is the beef finishing farm or used to run sheep as it once did. modern style 4 bedroom home, located in a private but DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 31st May, 2016 at Ease of operation is the key to this farm, thanks to the commanding setting, taking advantage of the 4.00pm, (unless sold prior) 4+ well laid out paddock system. Pastures are in good magnificent panoramic views. This property is well health, with stock achieving a top level of performance. located, just off the main highway, close to local towns Richard White 2+ There is a large area well suited to wintering cattle. and only 30km's to Palmerston North. Mobile 027 442 6171 Features include a very good supply of metal on farm, Office 06 327 0070 Home 06 342 3702 an excellent water supply, large implement shed, a [email protected] 2 40 acre Marton Farmlet - 16 ha

WEB ID MTL48631 MARTON $670,000 + GST (IF ANY) 268 Tutaenui Road View By Appointment Drive 2.6km from the edge of town and you're already there! You've arrived at your own 16 ha farmlet, complete with woolshed and sheepyards. Wind your way up the sweeping driveway to the 4 bedroom home, set in private surroundings, amongst established gardens. Close to the house there's a huge workshop, 4 for parking all your toys and more. The contour is flat to gentle rolling, fenced into 8 paddocks and water is Richard White 2 Marton town supply. Services to the gate. Heaps of Mobile 027 442 6171 potential here, you won't want to miss this one at this Office 06 327 0070 price! Home 06 342 3702 [email protected] 3 www.propertybrokers.co.nz 34 APRIL 28, 2016 stuff.co.nz

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$730,000 WEB ID FU46923 BY NEGOTIATION WEB ID FU48055 BUYERS $569,000+ WEB ID FU48059 $499,000 WEB ID FL49028 FEILDING 92 Pharazyn Street FEILDING Lot 1 Ranfurly Road House and Land PackageFEILDING 6 Lennox Place FEILDING 11 Halcombe Road View By Appointment View By Appointment View By Appointment View By Appointment

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1 1 2 2 OPEN HOME OPEN HOME OPEN HOME OPEN HOME $290,000 WEB ID FU49262 $285,000 WEB ID FU48905 BUYERS $259,000+ WEB ID FU46945 BUYERS $245,000+ WEB ID FU49042 FEILDING Villa 87 17A Sherwill Street FEILDING Villa 25 17a Sherwill Street FEILDING 18 Glasgow Terrace FEILDING 43 Beattie Street VIEW Sunday 1 May 2.30 - 3.00pm VIEW Sunday 1 May 2.30 - 3.00pm VIEW Sunday 1 May 1.45 - 2.15pm VIEW Sunday 1 May 2.15 - 2.45pm

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1 2 1 OPEN HOME OPEN HOME BUYERS $225,000+ WEB ID FU48323 $215,000 WEB ID FU48480 $180,000 WEB ID FL48399 $169,000 WEB ID FL47519 FEILDING 11 Manchester Street FEILDING 26 Kowhai Street KIMBOLTON 42 Londons Ford Road APITI 16 Bryce Street VIEW Sunday 1 May 1.45 - 2.15pm VIEW Sunday 1 May 2.30 - 3.00pm View By Appointment View By Appointment

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Pharazyn St/Port St East, FU35451 From $125,000+ Joanne Steele 278D McDonell Rd, FL43475 $160,000 Lianne Masters 48 Phillips St Sanson, FU46146 NEG Lianne Masters OPEN TO VIEW NEW LISTING 57 Hasting St Halcombe FL46560 NEG Lianne Masters $201,000 WEB ID FU45283 $149,000 WEB ID FU47009 $99,000 WEB ID FU49128 Pohangina Valley, FL47111 NEG Lianne Masters FEILDING Lot 5 Ranfurly Road Sections FEILDING Lot 5 and Lot 7 Roots Street FEILDING 6 Poplar Grove 11 Lancewood Ave, FU47473 $165,000 Joanne Steele View By Appointment VIEW Sunday 1 May 2.30 - 3.00pm View By Appointment 49 Mount Taylor Dr, FU47785 $148,000 Leanne Dryfhout Derrin Tunnicliffe 027 473 3746 Gary Nesdale 027 297 0954 Joanne Steele 027 441 1234 Lot 1,11,12 London St Kimbolton $60,000 Gary Nesdale For Lease $10,000 PA + GST + OPEX Lot 4 Reid Line West, FU46022, $170,000 Derrin WEB ID FC46047 Tunnicliffe FEILDING 7 Poplar Gr, FU49131, $99,000, Joanne Steele 102a Manchester Street 4 Charles St, FU47805, $62,000, Derrin Tunnicliffe 9 Willoughby St Halcombe, FL49210, $207,000, On the fringe of the CBD this 200m2 warehouse offers Lianne Masters great options for various trades, ideal workshop space, 31 Arnott St, FU40029, $219,000, Leanne Dryfhout light industrial or storage. The building has three phase power, large open area with mezzanine floor and BY NEGOTIATION WEB ID FU41215 office, and two roller doors, front and rear access, 2 off FEILDING 5 Debonair Court Street car parks plus new roof in 2009. Grab this View By Appointment opportunity now in a great CBD location. Insurance $1985pa. Joanne Steele 027 441 1234 VIEW By Appointment

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FEILDING Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 120 Fergusson Street FEILDING [email protected] 06 323 5544 Smart home - 2 acres $348,000 Living on the edge WEB ID FL48424 HALCOMBE 10 Barton Street This recently fully renovated cottage is situated next to Halcombe School sports field and is down a country lane with rural views. The house is positioned for the sun and to allow full use of the land for grazing. This home has been renovated after recently being relocated and includes new paint inside and out, a new kitchen, new bathroom, septic tank system and rewiring, insulation, burglar alarm, new log burner and a huge timber deck that receives evening sun that also looks over a small pond. The land is flat and has been fenced for livestock.

3 Lianne Masters Mobile 027 288 1801 Office 06 323 1520 [email protected] 1 Family forever home $345,000 WEB ID FU49003 NEW LISTING FEILDING 32 Ruawai Road Move your family in and enjoy this spacious four bedroom home, located just on the edge of town with a wonderful rural outlook. The split level design allows for separate family life, the lower level accommodating an extra toilet off the laundry and fourth bedroom or office, plus internal access from the garage. Enjoy breakfast on the deck in the morning sun, or relax in the afternoon sun in the private outdoor living area at WEB ID FU49124 the back, if it's raining just cosy up in the sun room. FEILDING TENDER Upstairs you will find three double bedrooms and the 34B Highfield Road VIEW Sunday 1 May 1.00 - 1.30pm freshly renovated bathroom. Call now to view! A rare find this very private lifestyle block sits just on the TENDER closes Thursday 19th May, 2016 at 2.00pm, (unless VIEW Sunday 1 May 1.00 - 1.30pm edge of Feilding with views over town and across to the sold prior), Property Brokers, 120 Fergusson Street Feilding ranges. The modern 2007 built home offers all a family would need, designed for the sun and to take advantage of the views, summer barbeques will be an 4 occasion to remember as you relax and enjoy the 4+ wonderful town and country vista. There are four double bedrooms, main with ensuite and walk in Joanne Steele 1+ Joanne Steele 2 Mobile 027 441 1234 wardrobe, plus an office or fifth bedroom. The wide Mobile 027 441 1234 Office 06 323 1526 hallway and bathrooms are designed for easy access, Office 06 323 1526 Home 06 323 9793 with open plan living and kitchen ideal for entertaining. Home 06 323 9793 OPEN HOME [email protected] 2 [email protected] 2 Modern Town House Congratulations

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WEB ID FU48882 FEILDING BUYERS $255,000+ 2A Wellington Street VIEW Sunday 1 May 1.45 - 2.15pm This low maintenance town house offers more than most. You will enjoy the roomy living area, large bedrooms and modern decor all on a compact 326 m2 section, with room for a garden, plus a 30m2 deck to enjoy. You will enjoy coming home to this lovely and warm 2 property and it's so close to everything. Jo Keddie Ian Steele Call now. Gary Nesdale 1 Mobile 027 297 0954 Office 06 323 1522 Home 06 323 1125 [email protected] 1 www.propertybrokers.co.nz 36 APRIL 28, 2016 stuff.co.nz Jo Keddie For all your real estate requirements FEILDING

Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 Mobile 027 663 1945 Office 06 323 1523 Home 06 323 6565 [email protected] The good life! BY NEGOTIATION Property Brokers would like to celebrate WEB ID FU49220 FEILDING one of our highly successful salespeople 120 Mount Taylor Drive Set on a flat 2308m2 back section backing on to a reserve. Pick your own fruit salad from the orchard, veggies fresh from the garden & gather eggs from the hens. Entertain inside or out, there is more than ample space for both. The modern (built 2015) 265m2 home offers all the conveniences you are seeking. The large open plan kitchen, dining & family room flows to the spacious formal lounge. The 4 double bedrooms have separation between them & the master offers an ensuite, wiwr & outdoor access. All the hard work has been completed for you. Price guide High $500,000's. years VIEW Sunday 1 May 1.45 - 2.15pm

Jo Keddie 2 Mobile 027 663 1945 Office 06 323 1523 Happy anniversary Jo Home 06 323 6565 NEW LISTING [email protected] 3 Your piece of paradise BUYERS $255,000+ WEB ID FU49168 FEILDING 6 Heatherlea Heights This is a home you will be so proud to call yours. The With over 400 sales and hundreds of happy current owners have loved and cared for this very tidy property for the past 14 years. They have landscaped the 723m2 section beautifully with excellent out door clients, Jo is a real estate success story. entertainment space and ample space for vehicle parking and for children to play (the kids will love the play house). This well insulated 1970's home offers Buying or selling, call on Jo and beneit three double bedrooms, tidy bathroom with shower and bath, separate w.c. The combined kitchen and dining room overlooks the back yard. The garaging is from her knowledge and experience. double plus a generous size workshop. BEO $200,000 VIEW Sunday 1 May 2.30 - 3.00pm Property Sales Consultant Jo Keddie 75 3 M 027 663 1945 Jo Keddie 1 P 06 323 1523 Mobile 027 663 1945 Office 06 323 1523 Home 06 323 6565 [email protected] NEW LISTING [email protected] 2

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Jo Keddie 027 663 1945 Jo Keddie 027 663 1945 Jo Keddie 027 663 1945 OPEN HOME 2 5 5 $477,000 WEB ID FU48482 FEILDING 29 Wapiti Avenue 1 2 2 Life at Mount Taylor is a little country, a little 4 townie. You have the benefit of space between yourself and your neighbours, you 1 2 2 have land for pets or grazing animals but 2 you also have a community and all the $227,000 WEB ID FU47420 BY NEGOTIATION WEB ID FU46575 $610,000 WEB ID FU46545 benefits friendly Feilding has to ... FEILDING 269 Kimbolton Road FEILDING 49 Wapiti Avenue FEILDING 11 Wapiti Avenue VIEW Sunday 1 May 1.00 - 1.30pm 3 SOLD FEBRUARY SOLD FEBRUARY SOLD JANUARY

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WOODSPLITTER for hire CLAIRVOYANT with operator. Ph demonstration with Annual General RANGITIKEI 021497444 Trish Heal at Feilding PUBLIC NOTICE Meeting Spirtual & Awareness of Application for DUTY DOCTOR Centre’s weekly meeting. Renewal of a Club Opaea Marae Committee PUBLIC NOTICES Sun 10.30am, Caledonian Licence Sunday1st May 2016 Saturday& Sunday, Society Hall, 55 Weld Opaea Marae Street. Form 7, Section 101, Dr Benic Spooners Hill Rd, Taihape Ph 06 327 8884 Emmmaanuel’s All welcome. Sale and Supply 10.30am of Alcohol Act 2012 Mission Churcchh Farm Dog All welcome Services Training Taihape Rugby & Sports ART AND Club Inc, 34 Kuku Street, 10am Sunday with Anna Holland GIFTWARE SALE Taihape (Occupation: Feilding 60’s Up Senior Centre Hall Sports Club) has made 14 Bowen Street, FEILDING Masterton 6th May CLOSING DOWN application to the District Movement Taihape Art Next door Rangitikei Club Feilding 15th May SALE Licensing Committee at Rangitikei, for the AGM Society 9am-4pm 50 to 70% OFF Contact renewal of a Club Licence 16th May, 1.30pm $100 pp FREE booklet in respect of the premises AGM Pastor Geoff Tattle LATERE GALLERY Johnston Park Ph (06) 323 2044 Places Limited - 35 only situated at 34 Kuku 2nd May 2016, 1.30pm

6769963AA Bowling Club www.emc.kiwi.nz Main Road Sanson Street, Taihape and in Art Rooms Ph (06) 212 4848 known as Taihape Rugby www.annaholland.co.nz Open Thurs to Mon & Sports Club. All Welcome PUBLIC NOTICES Inclusive The general nature of the Section 101, 06 3880287 business conducted Sale and Supply of For enquiries 10am to 4pm under the licence is: Alcohol Act 2012 Sports Club. SANSON SCHOOL The days on which and Awarua A.J Ltd, 5 The Oaks the hours during which Palmerston North, Director, alcohol is intended to be has made an application to FEILDING sold under the licence the District Licensing TE KOAU A are: Committee at Rangitikei for DENTURE Monday - Thursday the renewal of conditions of LAND BLOCK 12nn-10pm an ON-LICENCE in CLINIC Friday and Saturday respects of the premises General Meeting Board of Trustees Election 12nn-1am situated at: 115-117 Hautapu St and 6 Linnet St of Owners Lynn Mabey, Reg. Clinical Sunday Nominations are invited for the election of 12nn-10pm Taihape. Date: 21.5.2016 FARM EQUIPMENT Dental Technician The general nature of the Time: 1:00pm five(5) parent representatives to the board of trustees. ★ ★ The application may be Venue: Winiata Marae, Dentures Relines inspected during ordinary business conducted under A nomination form and a copy of this notice will be ★ Denture Repairs the licence is Hotel/Tavern. TAIHAPE ★ office hours at the office Cup of tea: 12:00pm posted to all eligible voters. Custom Made Mouthguards of the Rangitikei District The days on which and the Free Consultation Licensing Committee at hours during which alcohol AGENDA Additional nomination forms can be had from the Workmanship Guaranteed 46 High Street, Marton. is (or is intended to be sold) Reports: Chairperson On Farm Clearing Sale school office. After Hours Service Any person who is under the licence are: Monday - Sunday, 10am - Financial Report entitled to object and Trustee Reports ACCOUNT Nominations close at noon on the 20th of May PH 323 8123 who wishes to object to 2am. MR & Y Clarke and may be accompanied by a signed candidate’s Election of Trustee 27 Wellesley St the issue of the licence The application may be Current HOA/ Lease statement. 6869186AA 482 Table Flat Road may, not later than 15 inspected during ordinary Treaty Claims Update working days after the APITI The voting roll is open for inspection at the school office hours at the office of Saturday 30th April 2016 date of the publication of the Rangitikei District Contact: Sheryle Allen and may be viewed during normal school hours. this notice, file a notice in (Secretary) Start 10.00am Licensing Committee at 46 MEDICAL writing of the objection High Street, Marton. 022 6053871 Venue Signposted from TABLE FLAT ROAD There will also be a list of candidates as they come with the Secretary of Nau mai, haere mai to hand for inspection at the school. EMERGENCY the District Licensing Any person who is entitled • 2002 Deutze Fahr AT 80 Mk 3 Tractor With Forks 111 Committee at Private Bag to object and who wishes to and Bucket The poll closes at noon on the 3rd June 2016 1102, Marton 4741. object to the issue of the licence may, not later than • Zetor 6245 with Pearson Loader Mounts and Delphine Parker FEILDING No object to the issue of a PTO belt Drive 15 working days after the Returning officer AFTER HOURS licence may be made in date of publication of this

• 1990 Nissan Terrano V6 Petrol 132600 klms 7228751AB DOCTOR relation to a matter other notice, file a notice in writing Farm Registered than a matter specified in of the objection with the Ph Healthline section 105(1) of the Sale • Datsun 1200 and Gearbox 0800 611 116 Secretary of the District • Suzuki Transfer box GARAGE SALES TO LET and Supply of Alcohol Act Licensing Committee at PHARMACY 2012. • Series 2 Land Rover Head Recon,Wiring not good. SERVICES Private Bag 1102, Marton No objection to the • 2001 Suzuki LTF 500 FK 1 Quad Bike available at: 4741. • 2006 Honda TRX 420 Ouad Bike renewal of a licence may DAY GIRLS 2017 be and in relation to a No objection to the issue of • ATV Trailer GARAGE the licence may be made in Applica ons Close Feilding Health matter other than a • ATV Boom Sprayer A1 ROOM2RENT matter specified in relation to a matter other Wednesday SALE? Pharmacy than a matter specified in • 2 Foza FMX 75 Kid’s Motorbike Feilding Health Care section 131 of the Sale • 1 Loncin 125 Kid’s Motorbike and Supply of Alcohol Act section 105(1) of the Sale 25th May Remember your ad- 7 Duke St and Supply of Alcohol Act • Suzuki ER 185 (not Running) Feilding 2012. Tel: 06 327 6429 • Maxam MXL 250 Mower Conditioner vert must be booked 2012. This is the first 7212636AA Ph: 5601025 This is the first publication of this notice. • John Deer 435 Round Baler before 11.00 am 9am-12.00 Midday. publication of this notice. • 2 PZ Haybobs Tuesday for Saturday, Sunday, & • Contract Invader Thursdays Garage Public Holidays • 3 Hay Rakes Large, Med, Small. Sale column, HALCOMBE SCHOOL • Horse Drawn hay Mowers, Rakes, Plough, Drill, Cultivator Feilding Herald. • Old Steel Wheels (3 sets) 75 Fergusson St, CABIN, sleepout, office • Old Barley Grinder Feilding available now, 3.6m x HALCOMBE 2.4m cabin delivered from • Hand Milk Separator Cash only, ID with $45p/w. Ph 353 2003 SCHOOL • Old Dril| PreSS address required. www.room2rent.net.nz d c • Old Totara Posts Large cabins now available Boar Of Trustees Ele tion • 2 Valve Radios JBS • 2 Crank Telephones AT 19 Bailey Street, Feild- Nominations are invited for the election of fi ve • Wooden Dray Wheel ing, 7.00am. Bikes, books, parent representatives to the board of trustees. • 2 x Brass Knapsack Sprayers jewellery, furniture, small appliances, women’s cloth- Dudding A nomination form and a notice calling for • McIntosh 4 ton tip Trailer ing, lawnmower, bric-a- nominations will be posted to all eligible voters. • Tandem Horse Float brac, games. GARAGE SALES • 4 Furrow Plough You can nominate another person to stand as a • 2.8m Cambridge Roller Trust candidate, or you can nominate yourself • Howard Rotovator (make sure you sign both parts of the form). • 3m Tine Cultivator MMANAWATUANAWATU TTRADINGRADING CENTRECENTRE CALL FOR 2016 APPLICATIONS Additional nomination forms can be obtained • 3.1m Leveller from the school offi ce. • International Discs MManawatu’sanawatu’s LLargestargest he JBS Dudding Trust is now calling Nominations close at noon on 20th May and • Chain Harrows for on-line grant applications. may be accompanied by a candidate’s statement. • Tine Harrows K K N The voting roll is open for inspection at the school • 1.8m Grader Blade SSecondecond HHandand SStoretore To be eligible to apply, applicants must and can be viewed during normal school hours. • Big Bale Feeder WWithith OverOver 80008000 Items!Items! be either a registered charity or school • Hustler 10 Bail Feeder MMoreore sstocktock arrivingarriving dailydaily operating within (or providing support There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as • Lister Diesel Single Engine they come to hand, for inspection at the school. % to people in) the Rangitikei District. • Marocarpa 150 x 50 Timber : c rd BBuyersuyers & SSellersellers oof:f: Voting loses at noon on 3 June. • Assorted other Timber Individuals, sports organisations and • 7 tonne Electric Log Splitter Anntiquestiques & CollectablesCollectables Paula Stace • Petrol Generator spg 6500f HHouseholdousehold FurnitureFurniture service clubs are not eligible for assistance. Returning Offi cer 6 * 7224851AA • Kaylo Farm Freezer WWhitewarehiteware On-line applications open 29 April 2016 • 2 Chest Freezers CCommercialommercial EEquipmentquipment and close 31 May 2016 • F & P Dishwasher DDoorsoors & WWindowsindows • EElectricallectrical GGoodsoods SShinehine yyourour llightight atat • Simpson Polaris Oven OOfficeffice FFurnitureurniture • EExercisexercise EquipmentEquipment Applications for funding can be made via • Simpson 7.5kg Washing Machine I I - PPots,ots, PPansans & KKitchenwareitchenware • Gas heaters our new on-line granting system by visiting • Cattle Dip Sprayer OOutdoorutdoor FFurnitureurniture www.publictrust.co.nz. 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phone 0800 659988 ext 8321 $ 6769992AA $ 67% for application queries. towards obtaining one). Job starts May $ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ CHIEFS v. Sharks REDS v. Cheetahs Applications close 4pm Friday, (negotiable). 6 May 2016. Force v. BULLS Lions v. HURRICANES Must hold full NZ drivers licence and have access to HANDYMAN HIGHLANDERS v. Brumbies STORMERS v. Waratahs a reliable car. BLUES v. Rebels JAGUARES v. Kings This is a Feilding-based role. For a detailed Do you need Handyman Help? position description: AlexandraAlexandra SmSmithith I am Jim Small - a ﬁt, retired farmer who is honest and 19 Manchester St, Feilding 47 Contact Shane on reliable. If you have any jobs you don’t want to do... Phone 06 323 4282 Wins 0274 309258. I AM YOUR MAN • Lawnmowing & gardening • Fencing & gate building • Painting www.tekura.school.nz 67% • Section clearing • General building R&M • IN FACT ANYTHING CHIEFS v. Sharks REDS v. Cheetahs PH JIM TODAY ON ( ph references available ) 027 222 0098 Day or (06) 322 8681 Evenings after 7pm Force v. BULLS Lions v. HURRICANES 6769994AA HIGHLANDERS v. Brumbies Stormers v. WARATAHS Mataroa School BLUES v. Rebels JAGUARES v. Kings TEACHER AIDE PLUMBING JohnJohn CCoxox Office: 06 323 8601 Fixed Term Position H: 06 323 9196 47 Wins 13 hours per week (days and M:021 432 897 hours to be negotiated) COBHAM We are looking for a caring and dedicated 66% person to work with a special needs child Plumbing & Drainlaying and small groups of children. CHIEFS v. Sharks REDS v. Cheetahs Ability to carry out instructions and Certifying Plumber & Drainlayer Force v. BULLS Lions v. HURRICANES willingness to take on the responsibility Digger Hire 6769997AA HIGHLANDERS v. Brumbies STORMERS v. Waratahs for the health and well-being of the pupil concerned a necessity (job description Phone (06) 327 8918 or 027 4493 233 BLUES v. Rebels JAGUARES v. Kings available upon request). POSITION COMMENCES MONDAY Gary Nesdale Office: 06 323 5544 2nd May, 2016 or by negotiation FENCING/DECKS H: 06 323 1125 46 Please contact the Principal Wins M: 027 297 0954 (06) 388 7834 [email protected] 64% • Rural & Residential CHIEFS v. Sharks REDS v. Cheetahs • Fences & Decks Force v. BULLS Lions v. HURRICANES • Post & Rail Fence • Conventional Fences HIGHLANDERS v. Brumbies Stormers v. WARATAHS • Post Ramming BLUES v. Rebels JAGUARES v. Kings • FREE QUOTES 6769998AA PPh:h: A/HA/H (06)(06) 323323 96599659 Kerry Gracie 82 Fergusson Street 45 MMob:ob: 027027 552552 20392039 Phone 323 6354 Wins PART TIME SALES / CASHIER Mitre 10 Marton has a vacancy for a reliable team CONCRETE 57% Member in a front line sales role. Suppliers of CHIEFS v. Sharks Reds v. CHEETAHS You will need a positive attitude & we can provide Certiﬁed Concrete • Sand • Stone & Builders Mix Force v. BULLS Lions v. HURRICANES the product knowledge and training. Delivering to:- Marton • Sanson • Bulls •Turakina • Whangaehu HIGHLANDERS v. Brumbies STORMERS v. Waratahs Part time hours during the weekend. Ohingaiti • Hunterville • Halcombe and the wider Rangitikei Blues v. REBELS JAGUARES v. Kings So if you want to work in a fun, dynamic 40 work environment, as well as receive ongoing Wins Phone: Nick Beauchamp 144 Kimbolton Rd, Feilding training, uniform and great staff buying privileges 06 327 4722 please forward your CV and cover letter to: H: (06) 323 2308 Human Resources Mobile: 0274 423 509 7129241AJ PO Box 75, Marton 4710 7226198AA 6770002AA stuff.co.nz APRIL 28, 2016 47

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LS215 FGF444 FGO458 I'm Sold!

Racheal Melanie Catherine 0800 54 83 77 021 298 9823 0800 92 0258

28 HOMELANDS AVE FEILDING 4 159 FERGUSSON RD HALCOMBE 3 10 OAKELEY RISE FEILDING 4+ Stunning views, 5.8 acres (approx) Idyllic 5.7 Acre Lifestyle Stunning 290m2 family residence Amanda Kevin Rebekah 2+ 2 2 PA to Racheal Viewing by Appointment Open Sunday 1:30-2:00pm THE SOLD SIGN SPECIALIST 027 449 5983 027 448 1956 Administration $649,000 2 $595,000 2 By Negotiation 2 Racheal 027 201 8381 Kevin 027 448 1956 Melanie 021 298 9823 FGF455 FGC453 LS222 FGS459 I'm Sold!

11 FRASER DR FEILDING 4+ 1329 COLYTON RD ASHHURST 3+2 6 CLEVELY LINE BUNNYTHORPE 4 10 SANDSTROM GRV FEILDING 4 227m2 home with spectacular views Home + Sleepout + 4 acres (approx) 4 bedroom home sitting on 1/2 an acre Super family home fabulous location 2 1+1 2 2 Open Sunday 1:00-1:30pm Open Sunday 1:00-1:30pm Open Sunday 2:00-2:30pm Call Kevin For SOLD! $449,000 2 $459,000 2 $405,000 0 By Negotiation 2 Racheal 027 201 8381 Racheal 027 201 8381 Racheal 027 201 8381 Kevin 027 448 1956 NEW LISTING FGD462 FGD456 FGM454 FGE460 I'm Sold! I'm Sold! I'm Sold!

159 DENBIGH ST FEILDING 4 74 DUNDAS RD SANSON 3+ 4 MONCKTON ST FEILDING 3 6 EDEN PL FEILDING 3 Beautifully transformed, must see! 160m2 updated home, great mancave too! Walk to CBD, Logfire, Auto garage door Stucco starter or investment property 1+ 1+ 1+ 1 Open Sunday 2:30-3:00pm Call Racheal to get SOLD SOLD! – I NEED ANOTHER! THE SOLD SIGN SPECIALIST Tender (if not sold prior) 1CP $269,000 2+ $229,000 1 $215,000 1 Racheal 027 201 8381 Racheal 027 201 8381 Catherine 027 492 0258 Melanie 021 298 9823 NEW LISTING FGE464 NEW LISTING FGH461 LS177 FGR432

35 ELIZABETH ST FEILDING 3+ 5A HARDING PL FEILDING 4 872A REID LINE EAST HIWINUI ROOTS AND PHARAZYN ST FEILDING Stucco first home or investment 183m2 (approx) home under $200,000 Contoured 3.16 acre Hiwinui lifestyle Large residential sections for sale 1 2 Open Sunday 1:00-2:00pm Open Sunday 1:45-2:15pm Viewing by Appointment Viewing by Appointment $209,000 1 $189,000 1 $159,000 $115,000 - $145,000 Melanie 021 298 9823 Racheal 027 201 8381 Catherine 027 492 0258 Racheal 027 201 8381 FGQ449 FGH392 LS276 FGM154

33 QUAIL AVE FEILDING 6 HARPER MEWS FEILDING 6 KNORP ST HALCOMBE 34 MILL ST MARTON 7098m2 lifestyle section - Mt Taylor Best lifestyle section ever 3944m2 2,023m2 section with country views Established and affordable section Viewing by Appointment Viewing by Appointment Viewing by Appointment Viewing by Appointment $125,000 $110,000 $42,000 $25,000 Melanie 021 298 9823 Racheal 027 201 8381 Racheal 027 201 8381 Kevin 027 448 1956

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ACTION PACKED FAMILY HOME Ref: FGD456 JUST LIKE A NEW ONE! Ref: FGD462

I'm Sold!

FAMILY ENTERTAINER Tenders close 4:00pm Thursday 12th May 2016 at 75 Kimbolton Road, Feilding

74 DUNDAS ROAD, SANSON 3+ 159 DENBIGH STREET, FEILDING 4 * Renovated 160m2 3 bedroom home sitting on a 1012m2 section * Stylishly renovated inside & out, top to bottom, for you to enjoy * Stylish modern kitchen, freshly updated bathroom & laundry * Brand new modern kitchen, bonus of 2nd toilet, heatpump too * Spacious living areas, heated with a woodburner and HRV 1+ * Easy care grounds, huge deck flows off the rear of the home 1+ * Large carport, garage, mancave, sleepout & bonus second toilet * Sitting on a 458m2 (subject to title) section with carport & great fencing $269,000 2+ TENDER (if not sold prior) 1CP Call Racheal to get SOLD OPEN SUNDAY 2:30-3:00PM Racheal Manning Racheal Manning Anytime 06 323 1559 Anytime 06 323 1559 mobile 027 201 8381 mobile 027 201 8381 [email protected] [email protected]

STUCCO STARTER Ref: FGE460 INVEST OR NEST, 4 BEDROOMS Ref: FGH461

I'm Sold!

NEW TO THE MARKET! ** $189,000 **

6 EDEN PLACE, FEILDING 3 5A HARDING PLACE, FEILDING 4 * Fantastic first home or investment property - be quick! * Fantastic opportunity here, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms * Nice street appeal, cul-de-sac location close to schools * Living area flows onto conservatory, heated with a log fire * New heatpump, modernised bathroom, fresh exterior paint job 1 * Large internal access garage, tidy home - room to improve too 2 * Good sized easy care section, single garage with new roof * Previously rented for $310 per week, Vendors want sold! $215,000 1 $189,000 1 THE SOLD SIGN SPECIALIST OPEN SUNDAY 1:45-2:15PM Melanie Groucott Racheal Manning Anytime 06 323 1558 Anytime 06 323 1559 mobile 021 298 9823 mobile 027 201 8381 [email protected] [email protected]

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