A group set up by two 15 year olds to support military children and a community shop set up by villagers in Appleton have received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) this year was started in 2000 by a group of villagers in response to the closure of the existing village shop Carterton Community College Service Club was established in 2020 by students Kieran Everett and Alfie Crabb The club provides support to potentially vulnerable children of service personnel who represent nearly a quarter of school pupils.  His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire Marjorie Neasham Glasgow BEM said: “We are delighted that the hard work and dedication of the volunteers at Carterton Community College Service Club and Appleton Community Shop have been recognised by this prestigious award "Oxfordshire is extraordinary for so many reasons chiefly Oxfordshire’s communities which are supported by creative All of Carterton and Appleton benefit from the work these two KAVS winners give to their communities The award was instituted in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and was previously known as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) KAVS is the highest award given to local voluntary groups in the UK Any group doing volunteer work that provides a social economic or environmental service to the local community can be nominated for such an award Each group is assessed on the benefit it brings to the local community and its standing within that community Anyone wishing to nominate a group for the award next year should visit kavs.dcms.gov.uk and complete the online form Click Sign up to hear from us and receive the latest news and updates in our fortnightly newsletter Plans for 82 homes at Carterton have been submitted to West Oxfordshire District Council Annington Property has applied to redevelop a 2.5-hectare site which had previously been accommodation for 90 forces families the land in Upavon Way will be developed for a mix of houses and flats including 11 one-bedroom homes There will be new access in Stanmore Crescent The flats will be in three-storey apartment blocks while the houses will be two-storey There will be a 35 per cent proportion of affordable homes The scheme was planned by PPML and designed by DLA Architects with Markides Associates on transport The application can be seen at https://publicaccess.westoxon.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=SGINFPRKJBY00 © Thames Tap (powered by ukpropertyforums.com) Sign up to receive our weekly free journal, The Forum here and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" UK Property Forums enable forums and events in the property sector which help to create business development opportunities Office Address:UK Property Forums Ltd is located in Reading 0203 478 7340info@ukpropertyforums.com We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again this is a Premium article and requires a subscription to read The Carterton New World is one of four retail businesses whose property is now owned by Ngāti Kahungunu New Zealand’s third-largest iwi has confirmed the purchase of the Irwin family company which owns property in Carterton tenanted by New World is another investment by the iwi following its historic Treaty settlement signed with the Government back in 2021 for $115 million said relationships and community are at the heart of the Wairarapa “Several of our trustees and whānau members have long-standing connections with the Irwin whānau who have contributed so much to Carterton over the years,” Ammunson said “The family’s property developments have supported and enhanced our local retail environment and we are honoured they have trusted us to take over as kaitiaki for these properties.” Ammunson also expressed his sympathy to the family of Doreion Hard who recently died near New World Carterton and said his thoughts and aroha are with Hard’s whānau and friends Irwin family representative Finlay Irwin said the sale of the company was not an easy decision but he expressed confidence in the iwi’s ability to take over “The iwi is embedded in the Wairarapa community for the long term and we know that they will be a responsible “We share a passion for Carterton and we want to see it thrive well into the future.” The family have been key stakeholders in the town for generations with the local supermarket originally named Knutson’s New World before the family eventually sold the supermarket to Foodstuffs back in 1997 After purchasing the neighbouring site owned by Foodstuffs which had been planned to turn into a petrol station home to the other retail businesses now under Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki-nui-a-Rua ownership Irwin’s passion was shared by Carterton Mayor Ron Mark who said he was pleased to see ownership of the retail development remaining in local hands “The Knutson name is well-known by many,” Mark said “I’m delighted that Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki-nui-a-Rua has chosen to invest in Carterton’s business community and that the Knutson and Irwin family’s legacy will continue with new vibrancy.” the chair of the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki-nui-a-Rua Investment Trust said the facilities are relatively modern and fit for purpose we have a long-term interest in working with our tenants to develop the site to meet their needs we will fund development where it is supported by a strong business case.” Watters confirmed the sale has been in process for over a year with the decision made because the property is in the heart of the iwi’s rohe (tribal area) and met its investment hurdles relating to returns and risk management He said the iwi’s families were the very first traders in the Wairarapa and buying the key retail hub is symbolic of the iwi’s return to and reconnection with its whenua and trading heritage “The trust wanted these properties because they are good commercial assets and we were able to purchase them at a fair price “The Knutsons Ltd purchase is our first major commercial purchase and aligns with our strategy to establish a strong economic foundation diversify our assets and grow our tribal presence across our mana whenua rohe.” Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald Rare plot of land is home to ancient kauri trees Scam alerts: we’ve seen an increase in scam texts and emails claiming to be from us, asking for payments.Check our example scams or report a scam to us NZTA App: our mobile app provides a simple and secure way to access your driver licence and vehicle information.Learn more and download the NZTA app Dates have also been confirmed for resurfacing works next month on this section of highway STOP PRESS: The schedule outlined in December is now being revised due to cold road temperatures in January 7 January 2025 traffic bulletin: Postponement of SH2 Masterton to Carterton resurfacing due to cold temperatures It will require night-time road closures from Sunday 12 January to Thursday 16 January Drivers can expect delays during this time To ensure the public and road crews are kept safe there will be a full closure of State Highway 2 in both directions and traffic will need to detour via detour via Cornwall Road and Hughes Line residents in the works areas will retain access to their properties A 50 km/h temporary speed limit will be in place on the detour route As these are local roads and will be carrying extra traffic The highway will be open in both directions during the day a temporary speed limit of 30 km/h will be in place for up to five days after the resurfacing works It is essential drivers follow this speed limit as it helps prevent damage to the road and to vehicles Resurfacing this road ensures a more resilient state highway between Masterton and Carterton Road users are encouraged to check for updates on the highway’s status on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website Highway conditions - Wellington(external link) SH2 Masterton to Carterton resurfacing – detour route Essential road repairs mean there will be a week of closures on State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton from mid-December The highway will be closed to southbound traffic between the East Taratahi Rd roundabout and Hughes Line from Sunday 15 December for up to one week with a detour via East Taratahi Road and Hughes Line The highway will remain open for northbound vehicles These works weather-dependent and may be rescheduled at short notice says  a rebuild is the most effective way fix the short section of road “It is deteriorating and has significant cracking that needs urgent repairs A pavement rebuild will make the road safer for drivers and reduce the risk of further damage.” “This is best done while the weather is warm and dry and before the holiday season and expected busier traffic around Christmas and the New Year,” Ms Hilliard says “Road crews need to excavate to a depth of at least 700 millimetres They need to make sure the new road has a proper and solid foundation for the new surface.” “A full closure means we can complete the repairs quickly and have the highway back to two lanes in time for peak holiday traffic,’ Ms Hilliard says She says the work will affect about 130 metres of the highway’s southbound lane near Ravensdown and will create disruption and travel delays A local road detour will be available via East Taratahi Road and Hughes Line Further work is also planned for this section of State Highway 2 in early in the New Year Road resurfacing will be done mid-January and the community can expect to see an improved road surface once it is finished As well as improving sections of the road between Masterton and Carterton The Wellington Transport Alliance are making a huge investment in rebuilding sections of State Highway in Wairarapa that most need repair View larger image [PNG, 188 KB] NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi works to create transport solutions for all New Zealanders – from helping new drivers earn their licences to leading safety campaigns to investing in public transport