TWIZEL UPDATE

Weekly Issue No. 270, 11 February 2010Welcome to Issue #270A Visitor’s Point ofViewI recently spent a few days fishing withKevin Moore south of Queenstown. Thiswas an area that I had driven throughpreviously and was looking forward toexploring with a fishing rod and sometime to spare. A couple of days on theMataura (plenty of fish seen, but notmany landed) brought home to me thesheer number of international and localanglers fishing this famous river. It wasrare to find an empty access point, andeven that did not guarantee the absenceof other anglers on "your" stretch of theriver. Obviously this caused mixed feelings,given that I'm an Aussie imposterand am no different from the thousandsof other anglers that descend on theSouth Island every summer. However,coming from an area in Australia withnot many streams, and even fewer withquality fishing, the pressure on the famousSouth Island fishery still doesn'tseem that bad. I'm sure from a localpoint of view it seems horrendous,though!So it was with some excitement that weturned off the road between KingstonTWIZEL UPDATEand Garston to head into the Nevis valley.This was reportedly a river that receivedless fishing pressure by virtue ofbeing "off the beaten track". The drive inover the southern end of the HectorMountains was spectacular. We thendropped down into the Nevis valley andfollowed the river from its source until itbecame fishable. The tussock flats in thevalley, the many crystal clear streamsrunning into the river and the lack ofhuman traffic brought home that youdon't need to travel far to get away fromthe crowds. As we travelled down thevalley, the history of man's involvementin this area revealed itself through thenumerous gold mining huts and tailings.To me, an international visitor, this wasthe New Zealand that first attracted meand keeps me coming back.After a great afternoon in the valley wetravelled out over the highest public roadin New Zealand and back to civilisation inCromwell. On the drive out, Kev mentionedthat there were plans to dam theriver and flood the Nevis valley for hydropower. My immediate reaction was horror,however, as I reflected on the reasonsbehind this plan I could plainly seethat from an economic standpoint itmade plenty of sense. There would beTwizel - A Great Place To Be….hundreds of jobs created by this project,with relatively few economic drawbacks.More jobs, more stored water, more irrigation,more power. It just made sense,didn't it? Well, not really. The tourismtrend in New Zealand today is away frompackaged tours and towards exploration.In other words, more and more touristsare seeking out an experience that involvesa pristine environment, a qualityoutdoor experience and a sense of thehistory of the local people. To me theNevis Valley provides all of this andmore.So does it really make sense to keep reducingthe areas where this experience isavailable? As a privileged visitor, I sincerelyhope not. If the land that makesNew Zealand different from all othertravel destinations is gone, then peoplewill go else where. This would be a tragedy,as my experience is of a place andpeople that are definitely worth visiting.Certainly, this is an issue that deservesplenty of debate and I hope delivers adecision that is not only based on"economic viability".Kevin McDonaldKev turned up on our doorstep a fewyears back and now has become a firm(Continued on page 2)All personal advertisements to be paid for at time of placement.Rates: Classified Ads from $2.00 (see office for details).Business Ads from $5.00. Please email in word, jpg or publisher file tpda@twizel.com Ph 4350 066 Fax 435 0086Please have ads in by Mondays 1 pm TPDA Office Hours: Mon - Fri 10 am to 1 pm Editor: Kevin MooreDATES TO REMEMBEREvery Monday - Tai Chi, Resource Centre 10amEvery Tuesday - Twizel Toy Library, 10 till 12.Every Tuesday - Plunket mothers coffee group 10.30 am2nd Tue of month - Women’s Institute 7.30pm 435 0855Every Thursday - Op Shop open 1pm - 4pmEvery Thursday - Climbing Wall 7 pm to 9pmEvery Thursday - Patchwork Group 10am - 3pm Church HallEvery Thursday - Tai Chi, Resource Centre 10am3rd Wed of month - Green Fingers Garden Club meeting, 435 0616Last Tue of month - TPDA meeting, 7.30pm at officeLast Thurs of month - Book Discussion Group, 7.30pm. 435 03666/7 March - South Island Secondary Schools Champs13 March - Gathering of quilts at Rowing Complex22-27 March - Maadi Cup RegattaLet us know so we can inform others.1Twizel Medical CentreHigh Country HealthSurgery Hours: Mon–Fri 9am-1pm and2pm-5pmClosed every day between1pm and 2pmPh. 03 4350 777.Urgent A/H 0274 382 777Emergencies 111Phrase of the Week:“He who has health has hope,and he who has hope has everything.”Arabian proverb

RESOURCE ANDHEARTLANDS CENTRE435 0687Monday to Friday9 am till 2 pmfriend. He is of South African extraction but has lived just outsideMelbourne for most of his life. He has a greatdesire to move to the Twizel area...Kevin MooreEditorHe Oranga Pai Health clinic will be from 1pm on the 5thFebruary – no appointments are necessary.The first MUSEUM MEETING for 2010 will be at 7pm onthe 8th February at the Resource Centre – all welcome.The next WINZ visit will be on the 11th February for allappointments please phone the Resource CentreThe next IRD visit will be on the 16th February, for allappointments please phone the Resource Centre.New Zealand Passport Application forms are availablefrom the Resource Centre. Also Tax Code DeclarationLIQUOR CENTRE OPENEVERY DAY!SUPER CAN SPECIALSJim Beam and Cola 15 pk cans $32.99Double Brown 18 pk cans $21.00Tui 12 pk cans 2 pks for $36.99Summit 12 pk cans 2 pks for $37.99*************************************Wot’s on @ The HutFRIDAY NITESGreat Raffles - Xmas Hams, Meat Packs,Bar Tab Draw - BE IN TO WIN!SOCIAL CLUB LUCKY DRAW IS WELL WORTH IT!MUST BE THERE TO WINBETWEEN 6 - 7pm!EVERY THURSDAY NITE 7.30 PMTexas Hold’em Poker $5 EntryCome along and learn to Play*************************************SUPER 14 STARTS FRIDAY NITE12 February @ 7.35 pmBlues v HurricanesThe BIG ONE SATURDAY NITE13 February @ 7.35pmCrusaders v HighlandersPRIZES BEST DRESSED SUPPORTERLUCKY DRAWS ETC ... BE THERE!STEAM CLEANERSWATER BLASTERS& MOREHire on demand 7 days25 Hooker Crescent0800 550 514 twizelhire@gmail.comTwizel Combined Services ClubGolf - 9 Holes, Tuesday's and ThursdaysMeet at the Combined Services Club at 1.15 pmMembers, Affiliated Members and guest welcome.Courtesy Van available Fri & Sat Nightsfrom the Combined Services ClubFREE POOL TABLE ON SUNDAYS2

Bruce Sim at thedispersal padPukaki AirfieldUpdateRapid progress is beingmade on the installationof aviation fuel servicesat Pukaki Airfield.The recently installed tankis now being wired up byFuelquip - techniciansMark Richards and RichardDolan of Christchurchhave been on-site completingthis work prior to a fillingtest.Timaru contractor BruceSim has completed theaircraft refuelling paddrainage grating prior tosealing off the taxiway approachingthe pad.Substantial drainage andfuel spill capture systemshave been put in place aspart of conditions of a consentfor the facility. Thefacility should be completedby the end of themonth.Just in case you weren't feeling too old today...The people who are starting university this yearwere born in 1991.They are too young to remember the spaceshuttle blowing up.Their lifetime has always included aids.The CD was introduced eight years before theywere born.They have always had an answering machine.They have always had email.They have always had cell phones.They have always had the internet.They have always had vcrs, and video cameras.They have always had cable.Popcorn has always been micro-waved.They never took a swim and thought aboutjaws.McDonalds never came in styrofoam containers.They don't have a clue how to use a typewriter.Notice the larger type?That's for those of us who have trouble reading....PS.... Save the earth. It's the only planet withchocolateFuel tank technicians are wiring the control box...Ruataniwha UpholsteryWe re-cover furniture & all motortrimmingSome canvas & PVC work,boat covers, etc.Agent for Blackhawk Ind. OamaruPVC truck covers & Sail ShadesFree Quotes:Please phone Trevor 021 134 10733CharmingThai CuisineAuthentic Thai foodDine in or TakeawayMarket Place, Twizel, 03 435 3232Opening hours for winter:Sundays - 5pm till lateTue to Sat 11.30am - 2pm for lunchAnd 5pm till late for dinnerClosed Mondays

NGS CONTRACTING LTD – Locally Owned & OperatedRemoval of Wilding Trees Ph Neil on 027 663 2971Hydraulic Tree Topper or 03 438 9412Shelter Belts and removal of treesRoot RakingBulldozingExcavation WorkSpecialise in all Farm WorkCENTRAL SECURITY WANAKA LTDSupplier of CYCLO VACBuilt-in Vacuum SystemsCall now for your no-obligation free quoteMaurice Chave - Owner Operator027 2866011 or mpchave@xtra.co.nzWebsite www.cyclovac.co.nzInstalling in your area NOWNeed Curtains or Blinds?For a large range of qualityfabrics, blinds, tracks & rodsPhone The WindowFurnishing Specialists.Central FurnishersPh: 03 434 8994 or 0800 434 888Stump GrindingServices will bein Twizel andsurrounding areasPhone 03 688 7244THE OHAUCONSERVATIONTRUSTConservation WorkProgrammeThe Ohau ConservationTrust has begun its 2010programme of removal ofwilding conifers, broom,rose briar and otherweeds, and restorationplanting around LakeOhau of mountain beech,Ohau kowhais (grownfrom local seed), snowtussocks and so on.Anyone interested is welcometo join Trust volunteerson these workdays.Scheduled dates for 2010(all Sundays commencingat 10 am) are:7 February,21 March,4 April,2 May,6 June24 October.Other dates may beworked at short noticewith visiting groups of volunteers.All equipment is provided.Sturdy footwear essential.For details phone EileenMcMillan (03) 438 9798,or emailEileen.mcrae@paradise.net.nzor check outwww.ohau.org.nz4

SUCCESS ONTHE WATERFOR THEOLDIES ☺“Well done” to our wonderfulMasters crews out onthe water in the weekend atthe South Island RowingChamps.Vanessa received agold medal in theSingles for Twizeland then, teamingup with the OtagoClub, she wasawarded with twomore golds inthe Double andthe Quad.Dr Tim, Colin, Mikeand Karl were secondin the Quadgaining a silvermedal - it is great tosee Mike and Karl,regular holiday makersin Twizel, rowingfor our club and doingso well! Colinand Dr Tim camefirst in their Doublefor a gold medal andDr Tim received anothergold on Saturdayfor his effort in the SingleSkull.Unfortunately the Men'sNovice Four had to pull outof their final due to a majorboat breakage! They wonthe protest and the raceshould have been rowedlater that day but for somereason wasn't. Manythanks to our training coxswainsJosh and Chelsea.You two are going tobe very helpful with theschool rowing sessionsbecause of the experienceand knowledge you havegained from Trevor Wilson.Huge thanks to Trevor Wilson,the coach, and hiswife Cath for her patience.Trevor spent many hourswith the boys on the waterand we are very appreciativeof his effort. On a happiernote we wish Trevorand very Happy Birthdayon the 20th of February (Ithink!!???) - it's a specialone! so if you see himaround make sure you givehim a toot on your horn orshout him a beer at theclub!!!!!Cheers and many thanksSarah Dickson,Club Captain5

TWIZEL BEAUTYBOUTIQUETOTAL BEAUTY CAREJanuary & February Microdermabrasion SpecialFree Eyelash Tint with Microdermabrasion - an exfoliatingtreatment for all skin types requiring smoother,softer and more even complexion.For appointmentsPhone or txt Margaret027 2266 161EmbarrassingSituationsA very shy guy goes into abar and sees a beautifulwomen sitting at the otherend. After an hour of gatheringup courage he finallygoes over and asks tentatively,”Um, would youmind if I chatted with youfor a while?” To which sheresponds by yelling at thetop of her voice, “No, Iwon’t sleep with you tonight!”By now, the entirebar is staring at them.Naturally, the guy is hopelesslyand completely embarrassedand slinks backto his table. After a fewminutes, the woman walksover to him and apologises.She smiles at himand says “I’m sorry if I embarrassedyou. You see,I’m a graduate student inpsychology and I’m studyinghow people respond toembarrassing situations.”To which he responds atthe top of his lungs, “Whatdo you mean, $200???”Happy Valentines fromMackenzie Four Square SupermarketBeautiful Fresh Flowersin store FridayRing Paula today to get your order in - 435 3262January WeatherThe year started in rather damp fashionwith 60.5 mm of rain being recordedon my side of town.I say „on my side of town‟ because Iam sure other parts of the townshipwould have recorded considerablymore. I recall two large downpoursthat cut across town missing otherparts completely.The long awaited summer finally arrivedtowards the end of the monthwith temperatures in the high 20‟sand low 30‟s.Thankfully, the wind finally abatedand this produced almost perfectweekends for the Otago and Canterburychamps.And the tomatoes are at long last ripening.Unfortunately for Boaties and anglersthe lakes have been and remain verydiscoloured. I am told the bays at thetop end of Lake Benmore‟s HaldonArm are quite a mess with Didymo.6This havingb e e nw a s h e ddown fromthe Tekaporiver duringthe spillingfrom theupper lakes.Summer atlast...

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Mackenzie CountryBuildingSuppliesBarrie, Margaret & Claire Lawrence2 Benmore PlaceP O Box 23,TWIZELPhone: 03 435 0151 Fax: 03 435 0191Email: mackenziebuilding@clear.net.nzFor all your building requirementsWe will be closed until 8am on Tues 5th Jan 2010We have now added to our selection:Fresh Sushi made daily $7.50New selection of frozen goods includingFamily Pies $10 - Mince Mince cheese Steak Steak cheese Mushroom Bacon & eggHome made garlic bread $3.00Macaroni Cheese $6.00Packs of 13 Savouries $8.00Pizzas Hawaiian $16 The Works $18 Smoked Chicken, Apricot, CreamCheese and Cashew Nut $20Ice“Locals” DiscountSimply bring in this ad Monday to Friday20% Only $ 48fortwoDiscount(Normally $ 60 for two)03 438 97038Experts in allaspects of civilwork includingdesign andconstruction ofretaining walls,driveways,landscaping andconcrete work –no job toosmall.Gravel suppliesTopsoilSand suppliesPremix concreteRocks & bouldersLandscape DesignDriveway constructionRetaining wallsChip sealingDrainage & irrigationGradingCALL IN AND CHAT TO REXONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR CIVIL CONSTRUCTION NEEDS AND WANTSPH: 03 435 0809 FAX: 03 435 044723 HOOKER CRESENT, TWIZEL

A J Ramsay Real Estate Ltd MREINZ20 RUATANIWHA RD, TwizelLicensed Real Estate Agent (REA 2008)Frank DellabarcaPh: 021 673 873Gary SutherlandPh: 0274 326 615Phone: 03 435 0170Email: twizel@ljh.co.nzNobody does it better®Willis Feasey with team mate Monique OosterbanSalmon &Wine FestUpdateWith the SalmonFestival well and trulyover, I thought it is onlyappropriate to write afew words about theFestival and how itwent.First of all, I have to thankKieran from Poppies fororganising the Chefs forour cooking displays.Kieran took on this role toorganise the 3 restaurantsinvolved which somewhatlessened the weight onthis side of the organisingthe festival. Next, ofcourse, to thank are thesalmon suppliers themselves,being Mt CookSalmon and High CountrySalmon.The volunteerson the day and the stallparticipants all add up tomaking our festival great.If it weren‟t for any of theabove then the festivalsimply wouldn‟t happen.W hen G rahamHughes passed the festivalon to Diane and myself,we didn‟t really haveany idea what we had gotourselves into. Althoughwe had been a long timesupporters of the festival,this didn‟t really make upfor the amount of timeinvolved in getting it upand running, as we foundout. Fortunately, Dianetook up the role of writingto the stallholders andgetting this side of thingsunderway. As for me,well, I was just the dog onthe day and got to runaround and fix up all theproblems, and yes, therewas plenty to deal with.In regards to how itwent - we were pleasedthat numbers were on apar with previous years,which also reflected ontakings at the gate.Once all the accounts arepaid, a portion of the profitswill be distributed tolocal charity with the remainderto be re-investedback into the festival foryears to come. In the pastthe festival relied heavilyon charity to get it off theground. This year it waspivotal that the festivalstood on its own 2 feetand made some profitafter expenses. Once allthe accounts are in weare expecting to retainaround $2000 for moneyin the bank. Incidentally itcosts around $5000 torun. Hence there is alwaysa certain amount ofrisk associated with festivalsof this type.As for next year,we will re-evaluate thingsand plan a course aheadas the year progresses.Scott AronsenAnother Twizellocal hits theworld headlinesAlpine ski racer WillisFeasey recently scoredhis best career result inGiant Slalom at theWelsh National Championships.– For the first time ever ata FIS Race, Twizel‟s WillisFeasey (17) put togethertwo flawless runs inChampery Les Crosets,Switzerland (21 January2010), walking away withthe win.Willis‟s 57 FIS point resultis a career best and willimprove his internationalranking.With a combined time of1:45.73, Feasey edged outLiechtenstein‟s top juniorNicola Kindle who placedsecond with a time of1:45.90. British Cup Teammember Aaron Tippingtook third.Willis, who trains with theCardrona High perform-9DUNCAN PLUMBING & DRAINAGECraftsman Plumber & Regd DrainlayerAll types of Plumbing and DrainlayingDomestic - Commercial -RuralPhone: 03 4350 045Fax: 03 4350 032Mark: 0274 380 759ance Centre in NZ, isworking with coach AdiB e r n a sc o ni at t h eWorldskiconnection basein Frutigen, Switzerland.Bernasconi reports he ispleased with how wellFeasey is skiing and saysthis result bodes well forthe performance we canexpect from Feasey for therest of his northern hemisphereseason.

STOTTY’SCarpet and Upholstery CleaningFly and Spider controlPrompt and friendly ServicePhone Chris or Penny Stott027 289 2853Coast to CoastPainting Contractors Ltd Commercial Free Quotes Rural ResidentialCraig LambertPh: 021 488 118 or 4350 311 Fax: 4350 312TheMusterer’sHutOpen 9am tilllate afternoon20 Ruataniwha Rd,TwizelPhone/Fax 03 435 0241Kids back at school -time for mums to relax overcoffee and browse at the newclothing and stock arriving inthe gift shop.See you here, where service andsmiles come naturally!Having a party???For hire:Bouncy castle (2 available)$50 per day + $50 refundable bondBubble machine $20 per day + $20 refundable bondFunds raised at the Mistletoe Market have been used topurchase these for the use of Twizel residents.Please Phone TPDA on435 0066 for bookings.Glen Lyon NurseryNATIVE GRASSES, TUSSOCKS AND TREES(new stock on hand)LOCALLY GROWN HERB PLANTSCherry Tomatoes$3.90 per 300g punnet& other types oftomatoes $4.50/kgOpen every day (except Thursday) 10am - 5pm.146 Glen Lyon Rd, Twizel.Phone 03 435 3272WE HAVE A BRAND NEW EXCITING SUMMERMENU WHICH OUR INTERNATIONAL CHEFSHAVE CREATED WITH SOME AMAZING DISHESNEVER BEFORE TASTED IN TWIZEL.OUR CUISINE IS INNOVATIVE AND DELICIOUS,EVERYTHING FROM OUR FANTASTIC NEWDESIGNER WITH BASES MADE TO ORDERPIZZAS TO OUR STUNNING A’LA CARTE MENUAND A FIRST CLASS WINE LIST.COME ON DOWN TO POPPIES AND DINE INSTUNNING SURROUNDINGS WITHEXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.1 BENMORE PLACE TWIZELPHONE 03 4350848 FOR BOOKINGSTAKEAWAY PIZZAS AVAILABLE10

CHANGEOFOWNERSHIPAndrew and Necia Davis would like to announce that we have purchased the businessfrom Tim and Kelly and are excited to own a local business.We intend to expand on the services currently offered to include any jobs that youmight need doing, e.g splitting/stacking firewood, car cleaning, fruit tree pruningetc.We will be providing a reliable and affordable service and welcome all inquiries regardingcaring for your property.Ph: 03 435 0261 Mob: 021 147 3095Email: andnec@xtra.co.nzMy wife asked “What are you doing?“I replied,“Nothing.” She said “You did that yesterday.”I said “Wasn’t finished.”Autumn Dating Agency“It says here you want someone with regular bowelmovements, does it matter if they are involuntary?”We tried so hard to make thingsbetter for our kids that we madethem worse. For my grandchildren,I'd like better.I'd really like for them to know abouthand me down clothes and homemadeice cream and leftover meatloaf sandwiches. I really would.I hope you learn humility by beinghumiliated, and that you learn honestyby being cheated. I hope youlearn to make your own bed and mowthe lawns and wash the car.And I really hope nobody gives you abrand new car when you are sixteen.It will be good if at least one time youcan see puppies born and your olddog put to sleep.I hope you get a black eye fightingfor something you believe in.I hope you have to share a bedroomwith your younger brother/sister. Andit's alright if you have to draw a linedown the middle of the room, butwhen he wants to crawl under thecovers with you because he's scared,I hope you let him.When you want to see a movie andyour little brother/sister wants to tagalong, I hope you'll let him/her.I hope you have to walk uphill toschool with your friends and that youlive in a town where you can do itsafely!On rainy days when you have tocatch a ride, I hope you don't askyour driver to drop you two blocksaway so you won't be seen riding withsomeone as uncool as your Mum.If you want a slingshot, I hope yourDad teaches you how to make oneinstead of buying one.I hope you learn to dig in the dirt andread books..When you learn to use computers, Ihope you also learn to add and subtractin your head.I hope you get teased by your friendswhen you have your first crush on aboy\girl, and when you talk back toyour mother that you learn what ivorysoap tastes like.May you skin your knee climbing amountain, burn your hand on a stoveand stick your tongue on a frozenflagpole.11I don't care if you try a beer once, butI hope you don't like it.. And if a friendoffers you dope or a joint, I hope yourealise he is not your friend.I sure hope you make time to sit on aporch with your Grandma/Grandpaand go fishing with your Uncle.May you feel sorrow at a funeral andjoy during the holidays.I hope your mother punishes youwhen you throw a baseball throughyour neighbour's window and that shehugs you and kisses you at Hannukah/Christmastime when you giveher a plaster mold of your hand.These things I wish for you - toughtimes and disappointment, hard workand happiness.To me, it's the only way to appreciatelife.

Formally Plunket Electrical Twizel& Laser Electrical TwizelFor all of your Electrical work Domestic,Rural or CommercialOffice phone: 03 4350424 TwizelKerry Cell: 027 4368708Call Free: 0800 434 840Postal: PO Box 165Twizel 7944Benholm Natural LifestylesSheena BuchanNZFL,NLC1, PTNZ Reps RegisteredZero Balancing PractitionerPersonalised programme with free assessment $50Programmes for gym or home trainingOne off Personal Training Session $65Block of 4 x PT’s $150, Metabolic Typing $50Stockist of Waihi Bush Flaxsees ProductsPhone 4350393 Available anytimeWe are opposite the TwizelResource Recovery Park(The Dump)We will be closed on Sunday and MondaysFor Enquires please phone027 673 2228ElectrolysisSkin Tags & RedVein RemovalWaxingEyelash & EyebrowTintEyebrow ShapingSemi-permanent MakeupMicrodermabrasionFor appointments phone or text Margaret 027 2266 161Mr PainterPainter & Decorator availablefor work in the Twizel area.Painting, wallpapering & water blasting.Registered Master Painter.Phone Chris on 0800 677 246or 0274 374 367Need your windows cleaned?Need help in the garden?Need wood stacking?Need ANY HELP AT ALL?Phone Peter, Twizel‟s very own HOME HANDYMAN on027 330 8515. You supply the equipment and Peter willdo an affordable and stunning job.REFERENCES FROM SATISFIEDCUSTOMERS AVAILABLE.Special low prices for pensioners and hourly rates to suit.12Benholm Natural Lifestylesbrings you Beginners Tai Chi for wellbeing,stress relief and good health.10 week block, every Thursday, starts on the18th February at 6.30pm in the ResourceCentre. $40 per person.Please ring 4350393 for more informationor to book your place.Places are limited, so book early.

TourismIf you are in business and offer a tourismproduct or service or are planning a newtourism business please contact Destination Mt CookMackenzie for information on the services we offer.Destination Mt Cook MackenziePhilip Brownie, General ManagerPhone: 027 274 1650Email: manager@mtcooknz.comOn behalf of the Mackenzie Tourism and Development Trust,The Mackenzie District Council, FairlieHi JeanetteIf you are looking for a'space filler' for the TwizelUpdate I thought I wouldsend you a story my granddaughterwrote about herholiday in Twizel in Januarythis year. It is so refreshingto see that children can stillenjoy the activities and outdoorpursuits so easily accessiblein The Mackenziewithout always demandingexpensive treats. Thephoto attached is of Hannain our kayak.RegardsMargreet SimpsonWHEN I WASIN TWIZEL…When I was in Twizel,Nana and I made popcorn.When it was in thepot we put the lid on. Itexploded everywhere in thepot. Now that is crazy.We went down to Twizel tothe shops and we spent ourmoney. I bought a Barbiedoll and an ice-cream, andLivvy just bought an icecream.Then we played inthe park for a wee while. Ir e a l l yl i k e dN a n apushi ngme ont h es w i n ga n dclimbingup ther o p etower.J a c o band mea n dN a n aw e n tk a y a k -ing ,andt h e nNana putme intothe onet h a tJ a c o bwas in, and then I got to gokayaking by myself, and myNana was very impressed.When I went kayaking I feltpretty scared but then I gotused to it and I tried in thedeeper section, and I was abit nervous but I did it in theend.The lake was very beautifulat low tide. There was aforest there and we had atreasure hunt. Nana hidFreddo frogs and we had tofind two each. That waspretty hard.We got to have sparklersevery second night, so thatwas pretty cool, and Livvy,my little sister, tried to gokayaking and she did prettywell but she had to be tiedAVAILABLE FOR HIREMountain Bikes and KayaksJet Skis and BoatSingle/Double Biscuits, Lake Snake, Kneeboards,Skis, Wakeboards, Life Jackets & Wetsuits AllAvailable For Hire or New Items AvailableFor PurchasePhone: 027 4 TWIZELIF YOUR BOAT OR CARAVAN NEEDS SOME T.L.C. BEFORETHE HOLIDAYS GIVE US A CALLonto a rope, and Grandadkept pulling her back toshore which was prettyfunny as well. We made apretty cool rock pool andmy Mum tried to make araft but it didn‟t last thatlong.When we were going homeI felt pretty sad that I wouldn‟tget to do kayaking asthere are not many lakes inChristchurch.By Hanna Watt (7)13

Know YourNeighbour- Please meet …... Joy Paterson& James LeslieWe are sitting in the morningsunshine as we writethis; gently murmuringsounds of the Frazer Riverand birdsong in the backgroundand looking forwardto another 30° plus, day.People ask us why wemoved to Twizel – but if wetell them won‟t everyonewant to move here? However,our story is a littlemore complicated thanthat.James is first: My sister inlaw and her family havehad a holiday home herefor 30 years. It has beenenjoyed by the families ofthe Paterson clan so muchthat the often-discusseddream was that all 3 sisterswould retire here – oneday! We even plannedwhere we would live. Well,that time has finally arrived.One day in October 05,when Joy and I were at aconference in Queenstown,we heard that „our section‟was on the market. Weimmediately hired a car,drove to Twizel and boughtit. And so it began!The other 2 sisters, JanCowan and Gay Compton,then purchased nearbysections – which happenedto be on either side of theBusbridge‟s, so now Pamhas been adopted as aPaterson sister.And so the process of extractionfrom city life began.Joy and I were first tosell up and build here, arrivingin August 07; soon tobe followed by Gay and herhusband David later thisyear. After that, Jan andBruce will move north fromInvercargill (Jan has moreor less moved here already!).Auckland is where Joy andI most recently lived, wherewe owned a hotel and livedin an attached apartment. Imanaged the hotel and Joydid business consultingwork. Prior to that, we bothworked in various managementroles. One of my jobswas to manage the clinicaltraining budgets for 250house surgeons, registrarsand specialists at AucklandHealthcare plus nurses onclinical training and all staffinduction at all 4 hospitalsin the DHB. Then, at EnvironmentalScience & ResearchI was responsiblefor all resources (including120 scientists) needed forthe Police Forensic Sciencecontract and humanresources for EnvironmentalScience in Auckland.I met Joy on a blind date inChristchurch 25 years agowhen I was an instructor inthe RNZAF officer trainingschool and Joy was a DeputyPrincipal at CashmereHigh School. Other thingsI did in the Air Force includedcold weather, jungleand sea survival instructionand I was a member of theCombined Services marathonteam. On one memorableoccasion whilespending 3 weeks on aFijian Minesweeper I wasafflicted by ciguatera poisoningfrom infected fish(not something you wanton a small ship with limitedtoilet facilities and beingparalysed from the waistdown!)After we married, Joy becamePrincipal at NorthcoteCollege in Auckland,so I left the Air Force andentered the corporateworld.Joy now - I started out as aPrincipal just when DavidLange threw out the ac-14cepted wisdom of howschools should be managed.So there I was doingthe time-honoured traditionof learning my job on thejob with no training and nosupport, but thank goodnesseveryone else was inthe same position. After anexhilarating seven years,with an ailing school becominga very successfulone, I was a lot wiser andwith a whole lot of newskills. Out of the bluecame an offer to leave educationand join NZ ForestryCorporation. That was afun two years but my introdu c t i o n t o q u a s i -commercial life wasstopped when the Governmentsold the company toFletchers. I had an exhaustingrole in the mergerand when it was over, tookredundancy and wenthome to garden but soonfell on my feet again when Iwas offered a GeneralManager position at IndustrialResearch.This meant commuting toWellington and Christchurchevery week andworking with several hundredbrilliant scientists,which was like herding Siamesecats. My final rolethere was running an ITBusiness Unit but thew e e k l yt r a v e lp a l l e da f t e rm a n yy e a r sand Imoved toa positionatC h a p -m a nTripp, alaw firmin Auckla n d ,b e f o r edecidingto workfor myselfas aConsultant.James again -Neither of us started out asbig city folk. Joy was bornin Tapanui (smaller thanTwizel!) and went to schooland university in Dunedin.My well-kept secret is that Iwas born in Australia; but Isaw the light and grew upin the Bay of Plenty. Myfather emigrated to startNew Zealand‟s first fishingrod manufacturing businessand my brother is stillin a senior position in KilwellSports in Rotorua. Ialso went to university inDunedin but somehownever crossed paths withJoy at the time – she majoredin Mathematics and Iwas in Phys Ed.Joy and I have tried to enterthe community spirithere as much as possibleand we have taken on variousroles to get to knowpeople.Your children may haveseen us doing relief teachingand Joy is on the TPDAand has been driving theHistory of Twizel DVD productionalong.My primary interest is inaviation (Mackenzie Basinis ideal for this) and I ambuilding a 2-seater microlightin my garage.Joy‟s major interest is in

gardening – something ofa challenge here comparedto Auckland.Our family (still in Auckland)consists of a son anddaughter (twins) and ayounger daughter. My sonwas National TrampolineChamp for several yearsand even gained top placingsat the World Champs.My older daughter is a biologyteacher and myyounger daughter hasbeen cabin crew for Emiratesand QANTAS airlines.Now we are proud grandparentsto 3 boys – 2years, 4 months and 1month respectively. Ourgoal is to ensure that ourgrandchildren get to enjoyall Twizel has to offer inoutdoor life, environment,sports and activities, whichare not accessible in Auckland.We hope we will beable to introduce them toyou in the coming years.One of the great things wehave noticed about Twizelis that everyone here hasan interesting story to tell,whether it be from earliereras of the Project, peoplewith passion for our environment,adventurers whoseek the challenges of theoutdoors or more recentarrivals who bring skillsand expertise in an amazingvariety of disciplines.That is what makes thelifestyle here so special.So for your next edition welook forward to hearingfrom Vicki Mathias andRick Ramsey.“Lately I have been feeling lethargic, listless andapathetic, and if I stand up suddenly I feel dizzy.My daughter says she has to smoke two joints tofeel that way!”Carpet 2 YouSupply & Installation ofCarpet, Vinyl and Ceramic TilesPH 0274 914 210In the Twizel area25 years qualified tradesmenMt Grey FencingMackenzie basedavailable for:Hill fencing,Deer fencing,Stock yards,Dairy conversions,Rock drilling,Lifestyle BlocksResidential fencingFree QuotesKym TindallPhone:027 349 4284kymtindall@gmail.com15

I grew up in the 40's/50's/60'swith practical parents. Amother, God love her, whowashed aluminum foil aftershe cooked in it, then reusedit. She was the original recyclequeen, before they had aName for it... A father whowas happier getting old shoesfixed than buying new ones.Their marriage was good,their dreams focused. Theirbest friends lived barely awave away. I can see themnow, Dad in trousers, T-shirtand a hat and Mom in ahouse dress, lawn mower inone hand, and dish-towel inthe other. It was the time forfixing things. A curtain rod,the kitchen radio, screendoor, the oven door, the hemin a dress. Things we keep.It was a way of life, andsometimes it made me crazy.All that re-fixing, eating, renewing,I wanted just once tobe wasteful. Waste meantaffluence. Throwing thingsaway meant you knew there'dalways be more.But then my mother died, andon that clear summer's night,in the warmth of the hospitalroom, I was struck with thepain of learning that sometimesthere isn't any more.Sometimes, what we careabout most gets all used upand goes away...never to return.So... while we have it...it's best we love it... And carefor it.... And fix it when it'sbroken..... And heal it whenit's sick.This is true... For marriage....And old cars.... And childrenwith bad report cards..... Dogsand cats with bad hips.... Andaging parents.... And grandparents.We keep them becausethey are worth it, becausewe are worth it. Somethings we keep. Like a bestfriend that moved away or aclassmate we grew up with.Celebrating 2 years of operation!!!The team at Alpine Springs, Spa & Winter Park are pleased to announce thelaunch of the new ‘Mackenzie Residents Pass’. A year long pass to the hot poolspriced at $149 for individuals and $499 for a family of 2 adults and up to 3 children.Available to buy now!Thank you all for your ongoing support and all the best for 2010.For more information contact us on 03 6806 550 or info@alpinesprings.co.nzwww.alpinesprings.co.nz16

Central South IslandFishing ReportFinally all salmon rivers are fishable!I have just got back fromleave and before I left I waswondering how long the riverswould stay dirty for. It seemedrivers would be just about perfectand then we would get anotherNorwest downpour thwartingangler plans. Salmon fishinghas therefore been difficult, butif the long range forecast is correctwe shouldn‟t see any morerain for some time.Even when water has been fishablethe Rangitata has not reallyfired apart from a run early inthe season. There have onlybeen a few days when fish havebeen found in abundance byanglers. Some of our smaller rivershave been quietly producing fish suchas the Orari, Opihi and Ashburtonalthough the Opihi would be the pickMackenzie High Country PlunketCar SeatsA If new you require combination a car seat or worm need any paste informationhorses, designed to killregarding car seats please contactresistant worms.Christine Lavery on 4350557.of the bunch at the moment.Some lowland rivers are getting dangerouslylow and as such trout usuallybecomemore difficu l t t ocatch. Carefulpresentationsareneeded tos e c u r ethese fishas by nowthey willhave seen afew hopefula n g l e r s .Often fishare wary byday but lettheir guarddown atnight soEarly morning at the Opihi MouthTRIUMPH PASTE FOR HORSES$24.90Don’t forget yourloyalty cardfishing at this time can be productive.High country waters would be my pickfor the weekend with good weatherpredicted. The Tekapo should fishwell after receiving a recent freshwhich should have knocked the didymoback somewhat. I always findthis time of year to be great for flyfishing, fewer anglers are about andtrout suck down big bushy drys morereadily.Having wet the line six times alreadythis season without so much as atouch I think I may have to ventureout this weekend and see if I can‟tfind a willing salmon.Tight linesHamish StevensCOMPUTER HELPLINE LTD.YOURLOCALEXPERTIN TWIZEL!Foley PlumbersMackenzie Country LimitedFor plumbing andgas fitting servicesCall: Jason Dickson0800303530 or 021 999 281FAST, FRIENDLY & RELIABLE SERVICE AT YOUR HOME OR OFFICE:PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT OUR COMPANY WILL BECLOSED STARTING FROM FEB 08 TH .WE WILL BE BACK TO SERVE YOU FROM FEB, 28 THAT OUR OFFICE.CALL NORDAHL: 4350 740COMPUTERHELPLINE@XTRA.CO.NZ17

Council BriefsITEMS OF INTERESTFROM THE LAST COUN-CIL MEETING HELD ONFRIDAY 29 JANUARY2010EFFORTS OF TWIZEL SPORTSWOMAN HONOUREDThe Council passed a resolutioncongratulating Twizelresident Kylie Wakelin whowas a member of the CommonwealthLadies Ski Exhibitionwhich recently trekkedacross Antarctica to the SouthPole. She is the first NewZealand woman to ski to theSouth Pole. As well as congratulatingKylie, the Councilhas agreed her achievementshould be recognized at aCouncil sponsored publicfunction to be organized inTwizel shortly.PROPOSED AORAKI MOUNTCOOK – TEKAPO STARLIGHTRESERVEThe Council noted that theStarlight Reserve Committeeis producing a newsletter regardingthe proposed StarlightReserve in order to keeplocal people informed aboutdevelopments. It was alsosuggested that the lightingordinances in Council’s DistrictPlan could be extendedto include Twizel, thus increasingthe area covered bythe Starlight Reserve. Councillorswere receptive to thisidea.CHANGE IN MEETING SCHED-ULESThe Council will now hold itsCommittee and full Councilmeetings on Fridays ratherthan Tuesdays following considerationof the meetingschedules through to the endof the term. It was agreedthat the change in day wouldbetter suit the work requirementsof elected members.GRANT COMMITTEES AP-POINTEDCouncil has determined themembership of new committeesto distribute monies tolocal organisations throughoutthe District. The CreativeCommunities Committee hasauthority to allocate grantstotalling $7,000 this year. TheCommunity Boards will beenlisted to promote the CreativeCommunities SchemeFund and encourage groupsand individuals to apply forassistance.The Council has also determinedthe membership of theassessment group for the2010 SPARC Rural Travel Fundfor sporting and recreationalgroups. It will have $9,000 toallocate.EXTERNALENDORSEDSUBMISSIONSThe Mayor obtained the endorsementof Council for submissionssent to the CanterburyRegional Council on itsdraft Regional TransportStrategy and its proposal tocharge additional amounts toholders of water consents.Council also endorsed somefurther comments made tothe Hon Wyatt Creech, whohas been chairing the enquiryinto the operation of the CanterburyRegional Council.COUNCIL QUERIES TRANSFEROF DAM OWNERSHIP18The Council has some concernsabout the recent Ministerialdecisions taken to improveelectricity market performance.In particular, theproposal to transfer the TekapoA and B power stationsfrom Meridian Energy toGenesis Energy has the Councilbaffled. The proposal alsoinvolves the transfer of thegovernment owned WhirinakiPlant to Meridian Energy andvirtual asset swaps of NorthIsland and South Island poweramong Meridian Energy,Mighty River Power andGenesis Energy.The Council is unsure howsplitting an integrated systemfor running the Waitaki hydrosystem will work in practice.It also is worried that a rangeof local issues may have notbeen taken into account inreaching the governmentdecision. Questions such asthe holding of vital resourceconsents, control of lake levels,access to canal roads andrating matters could havesignificant effect on the peopleof the Mackenzie District.The Council is to write to therelevant Ministers and localMember of Parliament expressingthese concerns.SOLID WASTE OPERATIONAn independent review ofCouncil’s Solid Waste Operationshas been prepared andwill be considered by Councilat its next Operations Committeein February and possiblyfurther at a later workshop.Free to air satelliteTV & radioMANAGEMENT AND OPERA-TION OF RURAL WATER SUP-PLIESCouncil considered a draftconsultation document onthis matter and agreed todistribute it to interestedratepayers and have discussionswith them at meetingsof the local water supply committeeslater in the year.Council is concerned to recoverthe full costs of servicesprovided to each water supplyand wants to investigatetransferring the managementof such supplies from Councilto individual groups of ratepayers.MORE FUNDING PROPOSEDFOR RURAL FIRE AUTHORITYThe Council has endorsed aproposed purchase agreementbetween South CanterburyRural Fire Authority andthe national body which willmake the authority eligiblefor an annual grant of justunder $64,500 plus GST. Theproposal is part of a widergovernment movement tooffer incentives to rural firedistricts to amalgamate. Havingamalgamated already forfire purposes, the South Canterburycouncils will still reapthe benefit of the government’schange in policy.13 free local channels available now! PRIME TV NOW ON!!More soon. Only top quality equipment supplied.Packages for crystal clear satellite TV + radio from all overthe world with no ongoing subscriptions.Please call us with any questions.Tel: 0800 025550email: oliver@peakmedia.co.nz www.peakmedia.co.nz

MeetingsTwizel Health andWeight Loss ManagementAny enquires please phone Ann on 4350604 evenings.Weigh In, Group Discussion & Support, GoalSetting, Meal Planning.$2.00 per Week - ALL WELCOMEGreenfingers Garden Club -New contact person - Jane White 435 0616TPDA monthly meeting - last Tuesday of each month.7.30pm @ TPDA office.MEETING TO EXPLORE THE VIABILITY OF ACOMMUNITY CAR FOR TWIZEL(hospital, dental etc type appointments) .Members of the Community board, Ecan etc will be present- ALL WELCOME, 7.30 pm Wednesday the 10thFebruary at the Council Chambers.For further informationplease phone Tracy Bearsley on 435 0299Mackenzie High Country Plunket– Coffee Group5 Pukaki Place, Tuesday mornings 10.30am to 12pm.All welcome – tea, coffee provided.Twizel YouthCentreOpen every fortnightfrom 6-8pmfor all 11-14 year olds.Y.C. Phone:027 715 6679See you there!The youth centre is proudly supported byMackenzie Four SquareNews - - - NEWS - - - News - -Youth Centre for HireIf you would like to hire The Y.C for your privatefunction or informal conferenceplease call Penny to makearrangements.Penny 4353173 or 027212127119Community NoticesTop Hut Bar & BistroSocial ClubNews & Coming EventsAttn all members - please bring your card with you toraffles on Friday nights. From now on with all bar tabdraws your membership card must be displayed to thecommittee to collect your prize. Cheers.Watch this space for coming events....Friday 12 March - members save this night!!!!Twizel Produce& Craft MarketSaturday 13 February10am – 1pm @ GazeboA Big Big Thank You to Dave MonsonDave has spent many, many hours atno charge to repair the damage done toour Christmas decorations and we areextremely grateful to him for his generosity.We are so lucky to have people like him inour community.Dave specialises in satellite free viewinstallations so if you need any work donedo give him a call on Ph: 021 223 8113.

PUBLIC HOURS:Community NoticesMonday to FridaySaturday & SundaySCHOOL HOLIDAYS – PRIMARY:Monday to SundayTWIZEL POOLPhone:(03) 4350 4653.15pm – 4.45pm1pm – 4.45pm12pm – 4.45pm6pm – 7.45pmGENERAL LANE SESSIONS:(Except public holidays and closed Christmas day.)Monday to Sunday12 – 1pm5 – 6pmLANE SESSIONS DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS:(New hours due to demand!!!!)Monday to Sunday9am – 12pmNote: Weather and number dependent.CHARGES 2009/10PER SESSIONPreschooler $1.00Child (under 18) $2.20Adult $3.20SpectatorsFreeCONCESSION TICKETSChild (12 swims) $22.00Adult (12 swims) $32.00SEASON TICKETSChild $80.00Adult $126.00Family $160.00Swim Nappies $2.00Private Hire AvailableChildren under age 8 must beactively supervised by an adult or caregiver over theage of 16.Under 5’s must be within arms reach. Maximum of 3under 8’s per caregiver.Community Notices"Breastfeeding Works!"Having a baby?Already breastfeeding a babyof any age?Then contacting a Volunteer breastfeedingcounsellor will be positivefor you. These counsellors aremums, who have been trained tosupport breastfeeding mothers. "Breastfeeding Works!" counsellorsare able to help you with the ups and downs of breastfeeding.No question is too small! There are four local BreastfeedingWorks counsellors local to Twizel and Omarama.We are just a phone call away.Sarah 021 326 909, Liko 0272 497 555 ,Debbie 027 268 5363, Deidre 027 686 879LINDIS PASSCONSERVATION GROUPAnnual ConservationWork Programme09-10The LPCG will soon be startingits annual programme of brier removal, tussock growthsurveys, skink and rare plant surveys, and rubbish removalfrom the Lindis Pass Scenic Reserve. The AGMand first workday is scheduled for Saturday 10 October.Anyone is welcome to join the Group on its workdays.All equipment provided. Scheduled dates are Saturdays20 February and 27 March up at the Pass.For full details please seewww.uppercluthaforestandbird.org,nzand/or contact Anne Stevena.steven@xtra.co.nz ph 03 443 6766TWIZEL COMMUNITYLIBRARY HOURS:Mondays-Fridays: 9-5Saturdays: 10-12Closed Sundays and Public HolidaysTelephone 4350 652 to renew books.The Twizel Museum Committee wouldwelcome donations of books for asecond hand book fair to be held in lateMarch 2010. Books may be delivered tothe Heartlands Resource centreor for pick up phoneTracy 435 0299 or 027 358 3442.20

Community NoticesFREE COUNSELLING & COMMUNITYSUPPORTSERVICES IN TWIZELProfessional Counselling Service, Community services,Family Support and Oceans Grief and loss programmesfor children and young people.All services free of charge - Based in TwizelPhone or txt- Rachael Marsh(provisional member of ANZASW,B Soc Sci, Cert HumSci, Lifeline Accreditedrural counsellor/community support worker)on 021 0244 8725Building a Healthy CommunityAnglican CareSouth CanterburyTWIZEL’S BIGGEST LOSERCHALLENGE - ROUND TWO!We have finished round one of the Biggest Loser!! Ourbiggest loser winner WON $600 in cash and LOST 12% oftheir body weight – all in 12 weeks! The 18 participantswho completed the first Biggest Loser are keen to goagain so we are starting round two in a couple of weeks.Come and be a part of something truly motivational.As a group we lost 64.5kg!First meeting (and weigh in) is at 7.30pm at the youthcentre on Tuesday the 9th of February.That gives you two weeks to eat all the goodies fromyour cupboards, psych yourself into it and get ready toSWAP UNWANTED KILOS FOR CASH!!The Biggest Loser Challenge is structured around weeklyweigh-ins.Weight loss will be measured on total percentage ofweight lost, not on a per kilo basis.Each participant brings $5.50 per week which goes intothe prize pool for the biggest weight loser after the 12weeks is up.Exercise and diet tactics will be up for discussion to helpus all achieve maximum weight loss every week.Although weekly weight loss figures will need to bedeclared in order to crown the weekly loser,your actual weight does not need to be revealed to therest of the group.SO…..WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO LOSE??!Twizel CommunityClimbing WallThursdays sessions 7-9pmCommunity NoticesOP-Shop$2/bag saleuntil 25 February!!!All clothing, bedding, Shoes.Opening HoursThursdays 1pm - 4pmSee you there!!!Justices of the PeaceTwizel John Bishop 027 364 8156Twizel Simon Cameron 435 0791Twizel Glenys Marshall 435 0896Twizel Jenny Pullen 435 0386Glentanner Park Helen Ivey 03 4351809Mt Cook Dennis Callesen 03 4351 809Lake Ohau Village Dr D McMillan 03 438 9798Lake Ohau Village J Smithies 03 438 9698Marriage Celebrants:Dennis Callesen and Glenys Marshall.The Police can also perform most of theduties a J.P. can do.Twizel High SchoolGet Together 1971-198519-21 February 2010Forms available from Hunters, TheProfessionalsLotto Shop & Shawty’sOr phoneTerena 4350 586 or Kara 4353 247Last Chance, will be aPrivate Function so get in Now!Cnr Ostler Road & Hooker CrescentWe are now open 7 days a week!!Opening hours are daily:8am - 12pm and1pm - 4.00pm (closed for lunch)21

Community NoticesKia ora koutou!Twizel Free Kindergartenhas recently undergone re-organisation. We now have an alldaylicence for 2-5 year old children. We can enrol up to 30children with 3 teachers on Mondays and Fridays and 20 childrenon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with 2 teachers.Our new hours are :8:30 am -1:30pmThere is a waiting list and the usual practice is to give priorityto age. If you think you might like your child to attend kindergartenat some stage please collect & complete an enrolmentform. We will then be able to give you an idea of whenyour child could start.You are most welcome to call in anytime to see us in action!135 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel ... Phone 4350433email twizel.kindergarten@xtra.co.nzShirley McAleveyHead TeacherAttention 7 & 8 year old Girls!Brownies is coming back to Twizel!If you think that you would like to be part of thisawesome club where you can gain badges &certificates & have fun with your friends, thengrab your parents/caregivers & come to an informationafternoon teaon Sunday 14 Feb @ 2pmat the Church Hall& find out how you can.Can‟t wait to see you there!TWIZEL ALL SAINTS CHURCHSERVICESAll Saints ChurchCorner of Ruataniwha Rd &Mackenzie Dr Catholic Service Saturday 6pm Protestant Service 10amFriday Kai DayThe lunch ladies will be back into Kai Days fromthe second week of term. If you can spare anytime to come and help on a Friday from 10am-1.30pm we would love to hear from you.Please call Twizel Area School 4353650 orPenny 0272121271Community NoticesThe Mackenzie District would like toacknowledge Kylie Wakelin’s recentachievementMonday, 15th February, 2 – 4 pmCommunity Lounge,Twizel Events Centre.The Mayor & Mackenzie District Councillors & the TwizelCommunity Board invite all Twizel residents to join us incongratulating Kylie Wakelin on her successful journey tothe South Pole. What a wonderful achievement.Afternoon Tea will be served and to assist in the catering.Could you please inform Sheila Hughes this week if youwill be attending. Ph: 435 0737.Unfortunately, I will be out of town on that day but wouldlike to pass my personal congratulations to Kylie.Dave PullenMackenzie District CouncillorTo LetSTORAGE UNITS AVALIABLE8m x 3.6m,Hooker Crescent Twizel,phone 0800 688 4808Large fully furnished 2 storey 4 bedroom house,double section, sunny with views. Available to rent Feb- August 2010, $300/week. Would suit family.Phone 435 0858 or 027 3435 306Very tidy, fully furnished, 3 bedroom house availableto rent in Twizel.March to November 2010. $280 per week.PH 02745468551 Bdrm flat, $125 per week. Double glazed, washingmachine. Ph: 027 432 6615 MREINZFor SaleLuxurious Caravan 4.5m, Bailey Pageant 1998.2 berth, shower/toilet. Hot/cold pressure water,gas/240V, gas oven, 4 burner top. Trumatic Heatergas/240V, fridge gas/240/12V. Full Awning.All as new. $23000. Ph 435 0676Automatic dryer F&P Whiteway 405 - $20Ring Shirley 435 3285 after 7pmDouble dog motel phone $275.Microwave oven Homemaker brand as new $50.Ph 027712710422

Salmon FarmWorkerSituations VacantBenmore Salmon is currently the largest fresh watersalmon farm in New Zealand situated on the hydro canalsnear Twizel.We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled person toassist in the day to day operations of our salmon farm.Duties will include harvesting, feeding, net-washing andraft maintenance. On the job training and qualificationsare provided.The ideal candidate will preferably have aquaculture orlivestock experience. A qualification in aquaculture orscience will be seen as a distinct advantage.You must have good communication skills and a strongwork ethic, be able to fit in and be part of a small team,be health and safety conscious, be very well organisedand are physically fit and be prepared to work outdoorsin harsh winter or summer conditions.The ability to perform maintenance tasks on our raft andsmall plant will also be seen as beneficial.The position is a salaried at 40 hour per week, howeverthere is seasonal hourly fluctuation. Rotational weekendwork is required.Please forward your CV with at least 2 contactable refereestoJaco SwartBenmore Salmon LtdP O Box 107Twizel 7944For any additional information please contact our FarmManager – Jaco Swart on 027 451 1400Situations VacantBAKER (full time)CHECKOUT STAFF (casual)The above positions have become available within our supermarketand we are seeking reliable and hardworking staff. Weoffer excellent working conditions and remuneration, the latestequipment, and an opportunity to be part of a lively and professionalteam.NZQA 167 and 168 certificates in Health and Safety and Foodstandards would be an advantage as would a Liquor Manager‟sCertificate.The successful applicant will also require: A „can do attitude‟ A high degree of integrity and honesty A focus on quality and attention to detail To be able to work as part of a teamApply in either writing or email to the address below. Pleaseinclude two referees.Mackenzie Four Square SupermarketPaddy & Paula BreenOwner/OperatorsMackenzie Four Square Supermarket27 Market Place, Twizel 7901mackenzie@foursquare-si.co.nzWanted To BuyRelocatable Twizel House.Phone 0274 350 814Section wanted - family wanting entry level section inestablished Twizel. Cash buyer, anything considered.Please call or txt 0274 627 546 or 03 326 3031Second hand treadmill or cross trainer.Ph 0210 273 9067Washing line wanted. Must be in good condition.Phone Melissa 435 0248 or 021 0454 929Baker/Shop Assistantwanted.40 hours + per week.Must be qualified,reliable and honest.Phone Ross on 027 263 017823To Give AwayFree Strawberry Plants for next season14 Hopkins RdWantedFemale hunting partner wanted for company by singlemiddle aged Southern bloke, Twizel based. From oneday to several days and must be relatively fit andhave a tent. Please write your interest and contactnumber to Henry, PO Box 169, Twizel

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