North Canterbury News: September 19, 2019

Thursday, September 19, 2019 | Issue 864 | www.starnews.co.nz 

Hemp is hitting the market in New Zealand in anutritious protein bar. Earthworks have begun 

in North Canterbury to prepare asite for ahemp processing plant. It will be supplied by local 

farmers growing 150 hectares of the crop this summer. Robyn Bristow reports. 

Seeds sown for hemp industry 

Ahemp processing facility is 

expected to be operating near 

Culverden in North Canterbury 

by March. 

Earthworks have begun for 

the Mainland Hemp plant, 5km 

from Culverden. 

It aims to be open in time to 

process hemp being grown on 

local farms. 

The facility has its roots in 

The Brothers Green, acompany 

that delivered its first Hempy 

Bar to local New World 

supermarkets this week. 

The protein bar, which has an 

earthy nutty flavour like amix 

between hazelnuts and 

pumpkin seeds, is the 

brainchild of North 

Canterburybased rural banker 

Brad Lake, pharmacist 

Brendon McIntosh, and 

Michael Burnett, an agribusiness 

professional working 

for adairy company. 

All chose to quit their jobs to 

commit to the project. 

Once it gained momentum, 

Sam Smith, who works on his 

parents’ farm outside 

Culverden, became involved. 

The manufacturing plant was 

hatched, and contracting 

growers began in earnest. 

This season, more than 150 

hectares of hemp will be grown 

under contract on about 10 

family farms in the Hurunui 

district, opening up new 

opportunities for local 

farmers. 

The venture had its roots in a 

Foodstuffs South Islandsponsored 

competition, which 

had support from the Ministry 

of Awesome and the regional 

development agency 

ChristchurchNZ. It attracted 69 

entrants from around the 

country. 

Continued Page 2 

Founding trio ... From left, Brad Lake, Brendon McIntosh and Michael Burnett. Above: Earthworks at the 

site of the processing plant near Culverden. 

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Steam car turns plenty of heads 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

Agleaming steam cardrew 

plenty of attentionoutside 

the AnglersArms Tavern in 

Seftonlast week. 

The vehicleisa1914 

Stanley mountain wagon 

owned by LockieSmithand 

his father, Daniel, of 

Rangiora. 

The car is also known as 

KingOfThe Mountains due 

to its originalpurposeof 

carryingpassengerstoEstes 

Parkinthe Colorado 

Rockies, where theStanley 

Hotel still stands. 

The vehiclewas 

purchased by the Smiths in 

Britain at theGreatDorset 

Steam Fair in Augustlast 

year. It then tookfive 

monthsfor thecar to be 

transported to NewZealand. 

It is nowpart of the 

Smiths’ private vehicle 

collection andisprovingan 

eyecatcheronWaimakariri 

roads.Lockie wasout with a 

group of his friends in the 

Stanley lastFriday, visiting 

the Leithfield Hotel,the 

AshleyHotel andstopping 

for lunch at theAnglers 

ArmsTavern in Sefton on 

the way backtoRangiora. 

The stylishold steam car 

is ‘‘a bit of ahandful’’ to 

drive and blanketsare 

necessarytokeep 

Hemp to be grown on 150 hectares 

From Page 1 

Brendon and Brad picked up 

an $85,000 prize package as 

the winnersofthe competition 

for startup businessesmaking 

innovativefood products. 

Brendon said winning was 

awesome,but they were naive 

abouthow longitwould take 

to get the product to market. 

Theirfirst stop was witha 

food developer with aview to 

gettingthe product to market 

by Marchthis year. 

‘‘We quickly learnt that it 

wasn’t goingtobeeasy.’’ 

He and Brad then decided 

to quit their jobstogive the 

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‘‘But we arereallypleased 

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The North Canterbury News, September 19, 2019 

3 

Water standards sure to bite 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

The Government’sproposed 

nationalenvironmental 

standardsfor freshwater are 

predictedtohaveahuge 

impact on North Canterbury, 

far beyond the farmgate. 

The farmingindustry is 

voicing its concern aboutthe 

financial impactonfarmers, 

communities, and businesses 

that rely on the spend from the 

ruralsector to survive. 

Farmers and farming 

leaders are critical of the 

apparent haste to implement 

the standards. 

Thereisalso concernsthat 

so muchmisinformationwas 

now circulating aboutthe 

freshwater document thatit 

was almost dividing 

communities, where farmers 

were being labelled the bad 

guys by communitiesthathad 

grownout of servicing the 

industry. 

Hawarden farmerDan 

Hodgen says, giventhe sizeof 

the document and its potential 

impacts,the eightweek 

consultation period provided 

by the Government was ‘‘pretty 

cynical and very, very 

disappointing’’. 

Dan, who is also North 

CanterburyFederated 

Farmers senior vicepresident 

and on the national meat and 

wool executive council, says 

only threefarmer meetings 

were being held in the South 

Island by the Ministry for the 

Environmenttodiscussthe 

proposals, but nonewould be 

northofAshburton. 

‘‘It’s really disappointing 

from agovernmentthat is 

trying to convince us that it 

Jamie McFadden 

doesn’t hate farmers.’’ 

Dan says there hasbeen a 

hugeamount of work doneby 

farmersinthe Hurunui 

district. 

‘‘There has beenalot of cool 

stuff done to protect waterways 

and wetlands voluntarily, but a 

lot of thatisnow goingtocome 

backtobite them. It is 

frustrating.’’ 

The Government needs to 

workwith farmers, not against 

them, he says. Many farmers 

had changed their practices in 

response to water quality 

issues. 

‘‘A lot of communityled work 

is beingdone in 

neighbourhoods and on farms. 

It is goingtotakeaperiodof 

timetosee the fullbenefits of 

it. 

‘‘Regulators seem to think 

thatwriting something down 

on paper is more important 

thantaking action. It is like 

doing afarm plan and having it 

audited.Actions are going to 

makethe change,not words,’’ 

he says. 

Rural Advocacy Network 

chairman Jamie McFadden 

saysthe proposals are a 

‘‘shocker’’. 

‘‘Ithas so manyimpractical 

rules, and if implemented as is, 

would send many of our 

farmersbroke —not to 

mention ratepayers too.Itis 

particularly harshonour most 

environmentallyprogressive 

farmers,’’hesays. 

Jamie, whohas studied the 

document,says all wetlands 

havetobefenced off from 

cattle, deer and pigs. ‘‘This is 

all farms —plains, hill and 

highcountry. Many hill and 

highcountry farmers have 20 to 

50 wetlands,some up to 100. 

Veryfew are fenced. 

‘‘So, once again, those 

farmersthat have left natural 

areas on their land are being 

penalised by government 

policy, whereas those farms 

thathave previouslycleared 

all bushand wetlands are free 

of regulation. 

‘‘Themessagethis 

government is sending is, if 

farmers haveleft natural areas 

on their land, then they willbe 

burdenedwith regulation. 

Expect the same from the 

nationalpolicy statement on 

biodiversity. 

‘‘There are araft of rules 

proposed not only in wetlands, 

but also on farmed areas 

Dan Hodgen ... ‘‘It’s really disappointing from agovernment that 

is trying to convince us that it doesn’t hate farmers.’’ 

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surrounding wetlands.These 

farmersneedadviceand 

supporttohelp them protect 

wetlands, not abig stick.’’ 

Jamie says all farmersare 

affected by the freshwater 

proposals. 

‘‘However, thosefarmers 

that havechosen to not 

intensively develop their 

propertiesand instead run low 

environmental impactfarms 

are being punished by rules 

that severely constrain their 

future options and strip away 

the valueoftheir carefully 

nurtured landasset. 

‘‘Intensive farms are also 

being hardhit, particularlyin 

some areas wheresignificant 

nitrogen reductionsare being 

sought. Thesefarmers,ingood 

faith,went through proper 

consent processes and upon 

receiving those consentsspent 

millions developing their 

properties,only to havethe rug 

pulledfromunder their feet. 

‘‘Yes,farmers need to make 

changes where theirfarming 

activities have causedserious 

water qualityproblems, but 

thereneeds to be afairer 

process. 

‘‘Does anyoneinpolicythink 

aboutthe consequences?’’ he 

says. 

Hurunui MayorWinton 

Dalley, who has been afarmer 

all his life,says the measures 

will affecturban ratepayersas 

well,particularlythrough 

having to upgrade town water 

supplies. 

‘‘Some small towns could be 

looking at millions of dollars 

just to make arelatively minor 

improvement in water 

quality,’’ he says. 

‘‘It could cost $10,000a 

household in some towns.’’ 

But the costsdon’t stop 

there. Aside from the hugecost 

to farmers, particularly with 

fencing and the difficulties that 

ariseonhill and high country 

farms, hundreds, if not 

thousands of peoplewill have 

to be employedtomonitor 

compliance. 

‘‘There will also be no place 

for our voluntary groups who 

are working away doing great 

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Power to the pupils: Students gear up 

By DAVID HILL 

Rangiora New Life School 

pupils are powering up for next 

month’s Evolocity Challenge. 

The school is building four 

electricpowered vehicles to 

compete in the Canterbury 

regional competition on 

November 2. 

It plans to send at least one to 

the national event in Hamilton 

later in the month. 

Technology teacher Graham 

Lamb says the school is entering 

four vehicles across four 

classes. 

He says his pupils also have 

an old vehicle built by Rangiora 

High School students four years 

ago, which was bought off 

TradeMe for practising on and 

to gain inspiration. 

Mr Lamb says Evolocity was 

started in Canterbury in 2014 

with backing from the 

University of Canterbury. It has 

since spread to other regions. 

‘‘It opens up students to 

possible futures in engineering 

and teaches them about 

sustainability. Electric vehicles 

are the future.’’ 

The average person who 

drives 12,000km to 15,000km a 

year will burn more than 40,000 

litres of petrol —the equivalent 

to one petrol tanker load —over 

their lifetime. 

He believes more than half of 

the 13 pupils involved in the 

project will go on to study 

engineering at university, while 

others will go into trades, 

computer work, and one intends 

to pursue amedical degree. 

‘‘They are all on their second 

or third time round and this 

competition allows them to 

rebuild vehicles, so they can 

strip vehicles back and make 

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them better, more efficient and 

faster.’’ 

Vehicles are tested on race 

performance, innovation, 

appearance, design and 

presentation. 

Races include head to head 

drag racing and deceleration, 

fastest time around acircuit, an 

economy run, agymkhana and a 

controller event. 

The pupils will run acar wash 

fundraiser on the vacant car lot 

on the corner of Blackett and 

Good Streets on the next two 

Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, 

with their vehicles on display. 

The opportunityisavailable 

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She saysthe council has 

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bin options, so residents can 

upsize or downsize. The best 

time to do it is now. 

‘‘Households will have a 

fairly good idea by now 

whether the bin size they 

chosesuits their householdor 

whether they may needtoup 

or downsize. 

‘‘There is an opportunity to 

do that now at no extra cost, 

before charges comeinto 

effect from October 1.’’ 

Full details are available 

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residents who were early 

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To request asize change, 

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5 

Ataste of grass-roots 

politics in Waipara 


Toka Te Taua took abit of following. He 

was an orator on the move with ahuge 

interestinwater.Vince Daly was just as 

peeved aboutwaterquality and its 

potential cost to ratepayers as those asking 

the questions. Fiona Harris madeno 

bonesabout the stateofthe footpathin 

Waipara and her growth as asitting 

councillor. 

Stephen Carr, abusy person, saidhehad 

apassion for his localHurunui 

community, and had drive and 

enthusiasm. 

All four are east ward candidates in the 

Hurunui District Council elections,and 

were first up at aMeet the Candidates 

meeting in the Waipara Hall last 

Wednesday evening. Agood number of 

locals turnedout. 

The mayoral candidates opened the 

second act.Marie Black saidshe offered 

calm,sensible leadership. JuliaMcLean 

focused on aresilient, empowered 

community. 

PeggyBurrows emphasisedher track 

record in governance, resilience and 

integrity. 

It was getting pretty late by the time the 

thirdact began. Somesaw the fiveminute 

breakbefore candidatesfor the North 

Canterbury constituencyofEnvironment 

Canterbury took the podium as achance to 

slip into the darkness. 

Overall, there was much to enthuse 

about, plenty to clap aboutand plentyto 

thinkabout before postal ballotpapers 

starttoappearinmailboxes in the next 

few days. 

Most displayedanintimate knowledge 

of the district,its infrastructure andits 

needs. 

Waterand its quality, or lack thereof, 

was high on everyone’s agenda. 

Only Vince bravely pointed out the 

millionsneeded to meet the new water 

standardsand how much thatwas goingto 

affect ratepayers’pockets. 

Inevitably, childcare arose.Child care 

is Julia’s baby.She is passionateabout 

encouraging more ‘‘diversity’’ around the 

council and sees the paymentasameans 

to free up youngpeople to standfor 

council. 

Unfortunately, she thoughtany childcare 

payment the Remuneration Authority 

had set maxed out at $6000per member, 

no matter how many children that person 

had. The policy debated by the councilat 

its Junemeeting —straight from the 

RemunerationAuthority —states it is 

$6000per childuptothe age of 14. Julia 

was unfortunate in not being abletoattend 

that meeting. 

The chairman, Ben Kepes,tookJulia’s 

word that it was $6000 amember, despite 

Mariesaying it was $6000 per child. Marie 

addedthat, despiteitbeing votedout by 

the council,itwould be up for debate 

againwhen the new councilwas elected. 

Peggystoodshouldertoshoulder with 

Julia, literally, in supportofher bid to 

attract diversity around the table. 

Meanwhile, the council has voted 

againstpaying for child care of up to $6000 

per child per member, per year, up to the 

age of 14. 

Climatechange,and signing up to a 

climatechange emergency,did not gain a 

lot of traction, whileaquestionontourism, 

and its impact on climate, was muddied in 

translation. 

The old Waipara tipwas discussed. 

Vince said the council had fundsset aside 

and it monitoredold dumpsites to ensure 

they werenot aproblem. 

Julia wrapped up by saying she wanted 

everyonetohave agood experience when 

they interacted with thecouncil. She 

believed therewas a‘‘culture’’that 

needed addressed within the organisation 

so everyone was treated with respect. 

Peggy emphasisedgood governance, 

strongleadership and the need for a 

strategydriven council. The economies of 

the Hurunui and North Canterburyregion 

needed to be grown, she said. 

Marie saidlocal governmentwas a 

clumsy beastwhich could make it difficult 

to get peopleengaged, and keep them 

informed. 

People’s visions hadtobeweighed 

againstthe financialcapabilities of the 

district’s ratepayers,she said. 

People were gettingfidgety by the time 

it was the ECancandidates’ turn to speak. 

It had beenalong night and some of the 

audience faded intothe night. Butthe 

third act played out without ahitch. 

For those who missed the Waipara 

event, the Balcairn Public Hall Society is 

holdingaMeet The Candidates evening 

tomorrow, Friday, September 20, at 7pm 

for the three mayoral candidates, and the 

five standing for the South Ward. 

It’sahard life around acouncil table, 

page 6. 

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Candidates gathering. 

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KAIKOURA VIEWS 

WINSTON GRAY, MAYOR 

The help keeps coming 

It is nearly three years since the 2016 

earthquake struck our area. 

It is hard to imagine where we stand 

today. 

Ahuge thanks must go to central 

government for its support, which is 

ongoing. 

Along the highway, work is still 

carrying on, while work in Kaikoura is 

really ramping up. 

Bridges are being built, water works 

are still going on, and our sewer works 

are being carried out at the moment. 

The amount of time central 

government spent here in the early days 

was an incredible story of support. Then 

we went through apolitical change and 

the support carried on. 

Once completed, the highway works 

will provide for visitors and local traffic 

alike, with stopoff areas, toilets and 

general tidying up being done. 

Throughout the event, local 

government stepped up and supported 

us from around the country, with staff 

being given to us and the community 

supported financially. 

Avote of thanks to all of you. 

As Inear the end of nine years being 

involved in local government, it is time 

to reflect on what has happened. 

The last three years loom large as far 

as work goes. It has been achallenge for 

all of us to get through. 

It has been difficult to minimise the 

impact of costs to our community as far 

as rates go. This has been the biggest 

challenge for our council. 

Iwould like to thank all of our council 

for the work they have put in and to the 

staff having to work through the quake. 

With alot of change going on, it has 

been difficult. Abig thankyou to you all. 

Locally, there have been so many 

people who have stood up to support the 

community. 

Iremember the first few weeks where 

locals just turned up and made things 

happen, with the delivery of goods to 

people, as well as water delivered 

around the town and to coastal areas. 

There was so much going on. 

Abig thanks to Mark Fissenden for 

pushing the container mall at the west 

end of town. 

This has been agamechanger for the 

community and keeps visitors in town 

spending money, which supports the 

whole community. 

There is so much still to do and Iam 

confident that we will be in abetter 

place in the future. 

Budding cadets invited to apply 

for 10 Waimakariri vacancies 

Applications are open for the 

WaimakaririDistrict Council’s new 

CivilDefencecadets programme. 

The CivilDefence Emergency 

ManagementCadet Unitwill 

provide young people with achance 

to gain valuable skills, earnNCEA 

credits and getinvolvedinthe 

communityinanengaging way. 

The unit is thefirst of its kindin 

New Zealand and will runalongside 

otheryouth and cadetprogrammes 

in the district such as the Air 

Training Corps and St John’s cadets. 

The new programmeisfor people 

aged 12 to 17 and providestraining 

in Civil Defence and emergency 

managementand skills from partner 

emergency service agencies. 

The 2020 programmewill begin in 

February, with cadets training 

weeklyonTuesday eveningsfrom 

6pm to 8pm and having the 

opportunity to attend weekend 

camps during the year. 

Trainingwill include visitsto 

local emergency service agencies,as 

well as learning about aspects of 

rescue, welfare,incident 

management,how to use radios, 

navigation and leadership. 

There are just 10 spaces available 

for the 2020programme.Young 

peoplecan apply online on the 

Waimakariri District Council 

website or email 

cdem.cadets@wmk.govt.nz. 

Abadge designcompetition is also 

being run. Thoseaged 12 to 17 are 

encouragedtosend in their designs. 

Entry details can be found on the 

council’s website. 

Councils are no place 

for the faint-hearted 


Earthquake recovery across all three 

NorthCanterbury districtcouncils has 

been relentless and costly. 

It has takenits tollonmany, including 

thoseelectedtothe Waimakariri, Hurunui 

and Kaikoura District Councils. 

But all three geographically and 

demographically diverse councils arenow 

moving forward. 

Thosewho havehelped guide the 

districts through the postquake recovery 

are now handing over the batonand 

steppingback fromlocal government. 

Electors will havethe opportunity to 

vote on who they think shouldreplace the 

three, threeterm North Canterbury 

Mayors —David AyersinWaimakariri, 

Winton Dalley in Hurunui, and Winston 

Gray in Kaikoura. 

Ballot papers for localgovernment 

elections begin to arriveinmailboxeslate 

next week. Voters will alsobeable to 

choose their favoured candidates across 

councils, community boards and wards. 

The districts vary greatly. The 

Waimakariridistrict has one of the fastestgrowing 

populations in NewZealand, 

particularly since the 20102011 

Christchurch earthquakes sentquake 

refugees in search of anew home. 

It also has twomain urban areas — 

Rangiora and Kaiapoi —with several 

thriving smaller rural settlements, with the 

two mainones, Woodend and Oxford, 

experiencinggrowing populations. 

The landscape is made up of large dairy 

farms, beef and sheep farms, cropping 

farmsand many lifestyle blocks. 

The Hurunui,incontrast, is asprawling 

ruraldistrict with two main centres— 

Amberley and Hanmer Springs —along 

with anumber of rural towns, and amix of 

farmsand rural lifestyle blocks. 

It has ahuge roadingnetwork, which a 

smallpopulation has to helpmaintain 

through rates, and growing populations in 

Amberley and Hanmer Springs that 

demand better infrastructure, which 

comesatacost.Added to this is the 

burgeoning visitor numbers that come to 

enjoythe vineyards, the Hanmer Springs 

thermal attraction, and many other niche 

tourist ventures. 

Kaikouraisavisitor destinationwith a 

smallpopulation whichishavingtodig 

deep to meet roading, infrastructure and 

amenity costs.Itisalso home to dairy 

farms, sheep,beef and deer farms, and a 

wide mix of businesses. 

It will be no easy task deciding who is 

best to lead these threedistricts into the 

threeyear cycle. There are formidable 

lineups in all three districts.The only 

certainty is thatHurunui will have its first 

femalemayor, withnomen amongthe 

candidates. 

Nine are seeking Waimakariri’s top job 

and five are chasing Kaikoura’s mayoralty. 

Being amayor or councillorisnot the 

sexiest of jobs,nor is the pay. It takes a 

special kind of person to wanttobeapart 

of local government.They are roles 

requiringplenty of guts,determination, 

patience and alot of time. 

It is ahuge commitmentand anyone 

brave enoughtoseek office has to be 

prepared for more than just core council 

business.Itisnolonger justaboutrates 

bills,potholes,footpaths, roads,mown 

verges, housing, waterand beautiful parks 

and reserves. 

Councillors today are being held to 

account for everything from climate 

change to water quality, and old or worn 

out infrastructure which deliverswaterto 

homes and carries sewageaway from 

them. Then there are the challenges of 

obtainingresource consents, providingfor 

visitors, and maintainingvibrant 

communities. It is acomplex job, wrapped 

in bundles of red tape and legislation set 

from Wellington. 

Local bodyrepresentatives face the 

challengeoftrying to satisfythe masses, on 

abudget dictated by how brave they are 

about ratesbills,and boundbythe 

intricacies of nationallegislationthatis 

increasingly costing councils andtheir 

ratepayers. 

Councillors are individuals who have 

been voted into theirpositions by a 

democratic system in whichweall havean 

opportunity to playapart. 

Many who criticise havespent no time at 

ameetingtosee whatreally goeson. It is 

usually only when they are affected by 

somethingthey are passionate about that 

they turn out, often in force, to show their 

contempt. Thisisoften after long drawnout 

consultation. 

Councils operateunder many legislative 

constraints and acode of conduct. Perhaps 

the day hasarrived whenwork at alocal 

level needs an overhaul because of rising 

costs,reflectedinevergrowing rates bills. 

Already there are councilslookingover 

their boundaries to try to findways of 

working with their neighbourstomake 

local governmentmore efficient and less 

costly. It is agreat idea. 

Or do we justneed the Government to 

recognisethat it should be its jobto 

implement the big stuff —alongwith its 

rules and regulations that have anational 

impact—and leavethe localstuff to 

councils, likeitwas back in the day. 

Peoplecan vote as soon as ballot papers 

arrive. Votingcloses at noon on October 12. 

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Waimakariri 8:08am 2.2 1:54am 0.7 8:52am 2.2 2:37am 0.7 9:38am 2.2 3:23am 0.7 10:27am 2.2 4:11am 0.7 11:18am 2.3 5:02am 0.6 

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Amberley 8:08am 2.2 1:54am 0.7 8:52am 2.2 2:37am 0.7 9:38am 2.2 3:23am 0.7 10:27am 2.2 4:11am 0.7 11:18am 2.3 5:02am 0.6 

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Motunau 8:36pm 2.1 2:24pm 0.7 9:23pm 2.1 3:10pm 0.7 10:12pm 2.1 4:00pm 0.7 11:02pm 2.1 4:54pm 0.7 11:54pm 2.2 5:48pm 0.7 12:21pm 2.3 6:43pm 0.6 1:18pm 2.4 7:37pm 0.5 

8:19am 2.2 2:05am 0.7 9:03am 2.2 2:48am 0.7 9:49am 2.2 3:34am 0.7 10:38am 2.2 4:22am 0.7 11:29am 2.3 5:13am 0.6 

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Gore Bay 8:38pm 2.1 2:26pm 0.7 9:25pm 2.1 3:12pm 0.7 10:14pm 2.1 4:02pm 0.7 11:04pm 2.1 4:56pm 0.7 11:56pm 2.2 5:50pm 0.7 12:23pm 2.3 6:45pm 0.6 1:20pm 2.4 7:39pm 0.5 

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5:59am 0.5 12:45am 1.7 6:53am 0.4 

Kaikoura 8:38pm 1.6 2:25pm 0.5 9:25pm 1.6 3:12pm 0.6 10:13pm 1.6 4:02pm 0.5 11:02pm 1.6 4:53pm 0.5 11:53pm 1.7 5:46pm 0.5 12:19pm 1.8 6:39pm 0.5 1:13pm 1.9 7:32pm 0.4 

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Friends pitch in for hospital 

By RACHEL MACDONALD 

Oxford Hospital marks 100 

years next March, and the 

Friends of Oxford Hospital 

are already starting to pull 

together plans for areunion. 

New president Linda Huria 

hopes the gathering will draw 

past staff, patients, and 

babies born there when it was 

still largely amaternity 

service provider. 

She worked at the hospital 

for 35 years, as acook and 

then as ahealthcare 

assistant, before retiring and 

taking up volunteer roles in 

the community. 

‘‘I got involved with the 

Friends back when Iretired. 

I’ve had such along 

connection to the hospital 

and wanted to give something 

back,’’ she says. 

‘‘We’ve got an amazing 

group of ladies working to 

support the hospital —some 

are past staff, some are 

current staff, but we all have 

adeep connection.’’ 

It’s an active group, she 

says, fundraising constantly 

to help make things easier for 

those passing through the 

hospital, as well as longerterm 

patients —those 

needing hospitallevel and 

palliative care —who call it 

home. 

‘‘In the last two years, we 

have raised enough for two 

airconditioning/heat pump 

units for the new wing of the 

hospital. 

‘‘We’ve installed new 

drapes and sunblinds into 

some of the rooms that used 

to get really warm during the 

day, purchased sheets and 

duvet sets for Room 12, and 

added new furniture to rooms 

to make them feel more 

homely,’’ she says. 

And on the practical side, a 

Sara Steady hoist, courtesy of 

the Friends, is an asset for 

patient mobility, Linda says. 

Then there are the little 

touches. 

‘‘All the longstay patients 

enjoy birthday cakes. We 

subscribe to the popular 

historical NZ Memories 

magazine as well, and 

distribute that to patients. 

The hospital is also home to 

Blue, the cat, and we cover all 

his food and vet bills,’’ she 

says. 

‘‘As the weather gets 

warmer, we’ll be taking 

patients out for bus outings 

too, and there are our 

popular fishandchip 

evenings as well.’’ 

Come Christmas, Santa 

visits to deliver carols and 

afternoon tea. And two years 

ago, acake stall at the Oxford 

A&P Show, along with 

contributions from friends 

and staff, helped raise money 

for the Christchurch Hospital 

helipad, apotential lifesaver 

for North Cantabrians in 

need of rapid response. 

The Friends draw on 

community support from 

donations, raffles, and sales 

from their remarkably varied 

sales table at the hospital. 

The next project is a 

medical air mattress for bedbound 

patients, which can be 

inflated and let down 

regularly to avoid bed sores. 

Then there’s the centenary 

to fund and organise. 

Any funds are always 

gratefully received, and if 

anyone knows someone who 

would be keen to help the 

hospital celebrate its 100th 

Years of service ... Linda Huria used to work at Oxford Hospital. 

Now she heads avolunteer group which helps the hospital and its 

patients. 

PHOTO: RACHEL MACDONALD 

anniversary, she would love 

an introduction, Linda says. 

She can be contacted on: 

lindahuria@xtra.co.nz or you 

can email: 

vivennegarrett@outlook.com. 

All donations go 

directly to the hospital cause. 

Walk for 

wellbeing 

North Canterbury residents are being 

encouraged to walk to raise awarenessof 

mental wellbeing. 

The 8km Snap Fitness Rangiora Walk 

for Awarenessisbeing held for the 

second year on Sunday, October 6. It 

aims to bring people together in a 

friendlyenvironmentwhere mental 

health issues can be discussed openly, 

organiserJoHawleySmith says. 

‘‘It’s awalk to encourage peopletobe 

open and talk about depression,anxiety 

and suicide, and the triggers leadingtoit. 

‘‘We had 100 peoplelast year, so we 

want to get at least that manythis year.’’ 

The walks for awareness movement 

was founded in Brisbane several years by 

young businesspeople who had lost 

friends to suicide. 

The movement soon spread across 

Australiaand has been picked up by 

Snap Fitness centres in New Zealand, 

which have used the event to raise funds 

for the ‘‘I Am Hope’’ initiative founded by 

comedian MikeKing. 

‘‘It’s cool for us to do it locally and it’s 

not just for members, it’s open for 

anyone,’’ Jo says. 

She says the walk will leave from Snap 

Fitness at 8High Street at 10.30am. 

‘‘It’s well recognised that thereare 

benefits from exercisefor mental health 

and wellbeing, as well as physicalhealth, 

and we have anumber of members who 

come to the gym because of the benefitto 

their mental wellbeing,’’says Jo, who has 

abackgroundinapplied psychology. 

‘‘It’s something Iamreally passionate 

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themselves.’’ 

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Drivers inflate 

ability -study 


New research into roadsafety 

and driverattitudes has found 

many drivers in Canterbury 

overestimate their ability and 

blameothers for roadsafety 

problems. 

The research was done by 

Research First for the 

Hurunui, Kaikoura, 

Waimakariri, Selwyn, 

Ashburton,Waitaki, Timaru, 

McKenzie and Waimate district 

councils, Environment 

Canterbury and the New 

Zealand Transport Agencyto 

determine regionspecific 

attitudes and perceptions 

towards roadsafety.Councils 

across Canterbury work 

together to address driver 

problems, says Waimakariri 

District Mayor and Canterbury 

RegionalRoadSafety Working 

Groupchairman DavidAyers. 

‘‘Infrastructure and vehicle 

safety improvements, speed 

managementand enforcement 

only go so far in keepingroad 

userssafe,’’ he says. 

‘‘We still needtoensurewe 

have road users who take 

responsibility,are skilled, 

competent, alertand 

unimpaired.’’ 

Waimakariri District Council 

road safety coordinator Kathy 

Graham says all drivers need to 

do an honest appraisal of their 

driving. ‘‘Many of us feel other 

drivers are the ones who need 

to drive better, or we believeit 

is reckless drivers, or that the 

people who crashare taking 

risks. 

‘‘Howeverweare regularly 

seeing crashes in our district 

involving peoplewho drive the 

same routeevery day. They 

know the area well,yet they 

still fail to fullystop at an 

intersection and don’t see 

another car approaching, or 

they are distractedand end up 

running off the road, 

sometimeswith serious 

consequences, particularly on 

our higherspeed roads.’’ 

Forty percent of those 

surveyed rated their own 

driving ability as above 

average, while the same group 

considered 70% to be only 

average drivers. Nearlyhalf 

rated aggressive and impatient 

drivers, and those using 

cellphones,asseriousrisks. 

Distracted drivers and 

speeding drivers werealso a 

big concern. 

However, collisionsat 

intersectionsand hightraffic 

volumes were consideredthe 

most serious risks. 

Many drivers surveyed also 

considered road crashes and 

fatalities an inevitable risk of 

driving and were sceptical 

about measures seeking to 

changebehaviour. 

‘‘The research highlighted 

that people do careaboutroad 

safety, particularly if theyhave 

children in thevehicle with 

them or have experiencedthe 

loss of aloved one due to a 

motorvehiclecrash,’’ Kathy 

says. ‘‘We would like everyone 

to consider the impacts our 

behaviour on the road can have 

on others.’’ 

Noone, she says, wantsto 

look back and regretanact of 

poor driving thatcauseda 

death or injury. 

Grey day for sailing ... Competitors operate their boats from the shoreline during the Pegasus Radio Sailing 

Club’s Canterbury Championships on Lake Pegasus last weekend. 

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

Competitors assailed by the weather 

The Pegasus Radio Sailing Club 

facedadverse weather on the 

firstday of the 2019IOM 

(internationalone metre) 

Canterbury Provincial 

Championships lastSaturday. 

The twoday regatta was held 

on LakePegasus, with cold 

Taking awalk is abreeze in the Waimakariri 

This year’s annual Breeze 

Walking Festival will include six 

Waimakariri walks. 

The Waimakariri District 

Council has collaboratedwith the 

Christchurch CityCouncil and the 

Selwyn District Council to provide 

more than50walks for the 

festival, which runsfrom 

September28toOctober 13. 

Therewill be something for all 

abilities and interests. 

The walks in Waimakaririare 

the Otukaikina to Waimakariri 

overcastconditions and showers 

prevailing on Saturday. 

‘‘We couldn’t have got aworse 

day weatherwise,’’the club’s 

resourcemanager for the event, 

Ian McGregor, said. ‘‘ We are 

happywith the turnout, not so 

happywith the weather.’’ 

Long Loop Walk on September28; 

the Forest Awakens Walk at 

TuhaitaraCoastal Park on 

October 5; the Silver Stream 

Reserve West Walk on October 6; 

the Twilight River Bird Discovery 

Walk along the AshleyRakahuri 

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Coastal Park on October 8; and the 

Kaiapoi River Wellbeing Walk, on 

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The festival aimstoencourage 

residents and visitors to explore 

Competitors came fromall 

around New Zealand. 

The Pegasus club was 

established in 2018and now has 

44 members. It is based at Lake 

Pegasus, now recognised as a 

worldclassvenue for IOM radio 

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Bonytoothed birds (Pelagornithids), 

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Special guests ... Kaiapoi High School principal Bruce Kearney, front, right, was thrilled 

to unveil the new gymnasium last Friday. With him are, from left, Brosnan Construction site 

manager Keith O’Donohue, Waimakariri Mayoress and Mayor Marilyn and David Ayers, 

Brosnan regional manager Rudi MacDonald, and David Hobern, from the Ministry of 

Education. 

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forprincipal at gym 

By DAVID HILL 

The opening of Kaiapoi HighSchool’s 

new gymnasium was emotionalinmore 

waysthanone. 

PrincipalBruce Kearney admitted 

duringhis address at the official opening 

that he had doubts the school would get 

the gymnasium it wanted. 

‘‘This is an emotional day for me.It’s 

been alongtime coming and there are 

somerelationshipswe’vebuilt overthis 

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‘‘Following the earthquakes there was 

an emphasis on collaboration in creating 

assetsthatwere not locked up outside 

normal hours andwould be made 

available to the wider community.Sadly, 

that didn’t really happen. 

‘‘But, in our case, we engaged with the 

council early on to see whether they 

would come on board and supportour 

community.’’ 

The result wasamajor financial 

contribution tothe project. 

‘‘I know this wasn’t an easy decisionfor 

the council, as there are always parties 

who believe the fundsshould be spent 

elsewhere.’’ 

Mr Kearney also paid tribute to 

retiringWaimakariri Mayor David Ayers 

and his wifeMarilyn for the support they 

have giventothe school over the last nine 

years. 

In declaring it officially open, Mr Ayers 

❛This is an emotional day for 

me. It’s been along time 

coming and there are some 

relationships we’ve built over 

this time.❜ 

—Kaiapoi High School principalBruce Kearney 

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facility. 

‘‘I try not to go into buildingsbefore 

they are officially opened, but I’veheard 

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to absorb the moment. 

‘‘This is goingtobe agreat facilityfor 

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‘‘Thecouncil’s contributionwas$1 

millionand, ladiesand gentleman, you’re 

sittingon it,’’ he said, referring to the new 

seating. 

Ministry of Education property 

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the project showed that whenlocal 

government and ministries worked 

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river. 

Its efforts, supported by the 

community, have led to an increase in 

breedingpopulations of braidedriver 

birdsonthe AshleyRakahuri River, 

whereas most other South Island rivers 

are not faring as well. 

This success was recognised 

internationally last year, when the 

groupwon the Australasian Wildlife 

ManagementSociety annualaward for 

practical wildlife management, andin 

2010 whenitwon the Canterbury 

Aoraki Conservation Award. 

The group’s members say their 

success has beendependent on good 

public awarenessand support from the 

Waimakariri community, service 

groups and land management decisionmakers. 

Trapping predatorsisthe group’s 

predominant field activity,for which 

many volunteersare needed. 

‘‘We havewelcomedincreased 

recognition, leading to morevolunteers 

offering to maintainasignificant 

extension of ourtrap lines,’’ trapping 

coordinator PeterWhitehead says. 

Support from localbusinesses has 

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donations of materials, rangingfrom 

bait to trapmaking materials, plus 

ongoing financial supportfrom the 

group’s onlysponsor, Karikaas Natural 

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invasion remains aconsiderable 

challenge. To thisend, members have 

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Canterburyand the Department of 

Conservationtoresearch bestpractice 

to control the spread of riverbedweeds. 

Also, the Rangiorabased gravel 

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It is hopedaresearchprojectthis 

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Fourwheeldrive activity on the 

riverbed remains aproblem in trying to 

keepthe birdssafe, withsome serious 

breaches of the Wildlife Act occurring 

lastyear. 

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access during the nestingseason 

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it is only publicacceptance of the need 

to eliminate thisdisturbance that will 

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Show continues to bloom 

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The Woodend Community 

Centre will be in full bloom 

next month. 

Flowers, daffodils,floral 

art and othercreative items 

will be on display for the 

87th annual Woodend 

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Saturday, October 5. 

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each year.‘‘Entriesare 

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everyyear,’’ she says. 

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Showy ... Winning daffodil 

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thrilled.’’ 

Lyannesays the show was 

originallystarted by local 

farmers’ wives 87 years ago, 

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Woodend Garden Cluband 

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Younger membersare 

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birthday, she says. 

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Earlybird entriesfor the 

Pegasus Bay Winery’s Vine 

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month. 

The Vine Run, on January 

28, 2020,isinits thirdyear. 

Organisers have addedan 

18km option for moreserious 

athletes. 

The 18km challenge starts 

at 8.30am.Ittakes in some of 

the neighbour’s property and 

has viewsover theWaipara 

Valley and out to sea. 

OrganiserMike Donaldson 

says the extra distance has 

been added to appeal to a 

broader and more 

competitive rangeof 

athletes.Itisopen only to 

runners. 

However,the 6km and 

10km walk/runs will cater for 

all otherlevels of fitness and 

offers people the chance to 

have abit of fun, dress up, or 

form agroupand enjoysome 

team bonding. 

Mike says the start time for 

both of thesecourses has 

been broughtforward halfan 

hour to 9.30am in abid to 

avoidthe heatofthe day. 

But, aside from the 18km 

eventand the earlier start, 

little has changed, he says. 

All proceeds willgotothe 

New ZealandBrain 

Research Institute,with 

$26,000 being donated last 

year, and $18,000the first 

year the eventwas held. 

Atent willprovide an 

additionalshaded area for 

peoplefinishing the event so 

they can relax, enjoy the 

music fromastring quartet 

and the Kaiapoi Brass Band, 

and enjoy apicnic lunchon 

the shelteredlawnsat 

PegasusBay Winery. 

Food options will be 

available, along witharange 

of PegasusBay wines. People 

are welcome to bring their 

own picnic, Mike says. 

Around 550 entered the 

last event,but Mike hopes 

more will come alongthis 

time, with the areacapable of 

accommodating1000people. 

Mike, who is codirector of 

the run with his sisterinlaw 

Di Donaldson, has modelled 

the eventonthe Saint Clair 

Marathon in Marlborough, 

which started with200 to 300 

people. It grewyearonyear, 

and it is hoped the VineRun 

will alsocontinue to expand. 

The early bird pricingfor 

those over 18 is $65,while 

under18s are $35.Children 

under 13 mustbewith an 

adult at all times. 

From October 1, the entry 

fee will increaseto$75 and 

$40. 

Every competitorover 18 

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neurological research. 

He has had adistinguished 

career as an associate 

professor and consultant 

PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

neurologist. He is also awine 

writer and winejudge, and 

overseesviticulture and 

winestyles, starting the 

vineyard whileholdingdown 

his day job. 

His family is deeply 

involved in the winery in a 

range of roles. 

Fuel price war 

Rangiora motorists have been enjoying some of 

the cheapest fuel in the country after the 

opening of the town’s NPD service station. 

NPD’s sharp opening fuel prices saw its 

competitors enter the fray, leaving motorists the 

winners. Drivers were quick to take advantage, 

topping up vehicles and containers. Headline 

fuelprices were, on average, 25 cents alitre 

cheaper than further afield, before any card or 

voucherdiscounts were applied. 

Blue September 

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey wants North 

Canterbury men to talk about prostate cancer. 

He says ‘‘Blue September’’isachance to raise 

awareness. ‘‘We need men to become more 

aware of it and to raise awareness for wives and 

partners, because, as we know, they arethe ones 

talking about important healthissues and 

making appointments with GPs. It’s about 

making sure men are aware of the risks and 

making sure they’re getting regular checks.’’ 

For more information about Blue September go 

to blueseptember.org.nz, or to learn more about 

prostatecancer go to prostate.org.nz. 

Lost and found 

The following property is reported as lost to the 

police in the North Canterbury area (Rangiora 

unless stated): Amale’s gold wedding band, a 

gold ring with eight diamonds and three 

sapphires, ablack wallet, ablack Samsung 10 

cellphone in ablack case, ablack sportsbagwith 

clothes,makeupand aMacbook, aRed Olympus 

CG5 camera (Cheviot), and adark wallet 

(Kaiapoi). 

The following property is at the Rangiora 

Police Station (unlessstated otherwise): Abow 

ring, an iPhone 5inapurple case and aman’s 

silver signet ring. 

HĀPUKUBRIDGE UPCOMING NIGHT CLOSURES 

HāpukuBridge, just north of Kaikōura, needs some structural repairstothe piles and to 

do this safely we need to close the bridgefor up to twohourswhile we lift and lowerthe 

bridgedecks. This will be done at night when traffic volumes arelow,tominimise any 

disruption to road users. 

To reducethe impact of traffic loading on the 

bridgeitiscurrently one-way with aspeed limit 

of 30km. This will remain in placeuntil the 

completion of the bridgerepairs. 

Therepair workswill requirejacking up the 

bridgedecksby10mm so that we can work on 

the bearings underneath. Thebridgehas three 

deckseach supportedbyfour piers.Work will 

not be visible from the road as we areworking 

under the bridge. 

Work is not weather dependent. Provision will be 

made foremergency services. 

When: Starting in the early hoursof 

Tuesday24September and then every 

Tuesdayfor 13 weeks(last closure 

17 December) 

Time: Between midnight and 2am, 

each Tuesday. 

TRAVELLING TO THE 

KAIKŌURA HOP? 

Prepare forextratraffic on the 

road over The Kaikōura Hop weekend 

18 –22September 2019. 

Forthose of youtravelling, pleaseexpect 

delays.Trafficwill still be down to one lane 

at some sites, with stop/goortrafficlights 

in place. Thetraveltimebetween 

Christchurchand Picton is still expected 

to be 5½hoursbut allow plentyoftime 

in caseofdelays.Between Clarenceand 

Kaikōuratherewill be approximately two 

shortstops. BetweenOaroand Kaikōura 

therewill be three. 

Thingscan changeatshortnotice so 

please checkreal-timetravelinformation: 

call 08004HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) 

or visit www.nzta.govt.nz/p2c. 

Enjoythe event!

LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS 


Kiaora,mynameisJay Webb andI’m seekingyourvote 

for the Mayor and Councillor of the Rangiora-Ashley 

ward. 

The Waimakariri district is facing many immediate 

and long-term challenges that need to be confronted 

and dealt with effectively without the burden ofeverincreasingrates 

rises. 

It is time the current councillors stopped virtue 

signalling about how many boards they sit on and put 

words into action asfar toooften wesee them showing 

ablatant lack of respecttowards thecommunity andthe 

concerns residents bringtothem. 

The ‘steadyaswego’ approachisnot workingand those 

that promise tokeep the status quo are the ones that 

don’thavethe resident’sbestinterestsatheart. 

With climate change and water policy going through 

parliament andECAN at themomentstrongleadership 

is required to ensure that the rural sector, business and 

local communities do not collapse under the weight of 

legislationand regulations. 


JayWebb 

Standing for Mayor -Waimakariri District, and Councillor of the Rangiora-Ashley ward. 

There is no doubt that the climate ischanging, and 

smart policy is needed with 

consultation from all areas ofthe 

community as it’s about striking the 

rightbalanceofenvironmental and 

social policytominimiseeconomic 

impact whilst securing the future 

of the Waimakariri district by 

cleaning up our waterways, 

promoting biodiversity ,improving 

public transportand gettingmoney 

out of politics. 

Some of my Policy highlights: 

•Investigating light rail options 

forthe region 

• Removing barriers to 

affordable housing and tiny 

home use 

• Bringing accountability and 

honestytoforefrontofcouncil operations 

•Assessing all expenditure and projects onthe 

books forratepayer savings 

I challenge all candidates 

running to release all expenses 

and donations information before 

the release of the voting papers on 

September 20sothat the residents 

can make an informed decision 

especiallywithall thenew projects 

goingoninthe region they deserve 

to know if ‘special interest’ groups 

are trying to gain influence or 

information in the decision 

making of thecouncil. Pay forplay 

politics has no place in the district 

as we’ve seen current councillors 

getintroublefor this before. 

Avote for Jay Webb is avote for 

practical solutions to the regions 

development challenges without digging further into 

theratepayers’ pockets. 

He mea ke, he tangata hou ekite ana itepono ehuna 

anaitepuehu otewaa me ngamahitorangapu. 

Itewaetipu haere ana te rohe oWaimakariri me te 

maha onga paapori, taiao, whakawhanaketangamenga 

take raru,kua taekitewhakaaro whakamua,kitewhai 

inga wero epaana ki te hapori. 

Ko te utu enohoana ki NiuTireni ko te takahi otekore 

korero,metekoreerite ki te akiaki inga kiwisiiara, me 

te hungawhakaraerae ki te nama me te wehengahapori. 

Ko te pooti mo JayWebb he pooti mo ngawhakahoahoa 

Huringa metearorau ki nga raru otetakiwa kaore i 

te tika otekaupapa torangapu meterīpene whero. 

Ma te whai korero mo te whakahaere kaupapa mete 

whaiwhakaaro kei aautetaraiwa, nga pukenga mete 

hihiko ki te arahiitekaunihera oteroheoWaimakariri 

emahi tahi ana ki te hanga itetino pai, tekaunihera e 

arotahiana ki te hapori iNiu Tireni me te rohe paikite 

noho,kitewhakatipu me temahipakihi. 

jay4mayor.co.nz 

Authorised by Jay Webb, 1709 Cust Road, Cust 

Natalie Leary 

Standing for Mayor of Waimakariri District Council & 

Councillor for the Kaiapoi Woodend Ward 

Kia ora koutou katoa, koNatalie 

Leary toku ingoa, I am 

standing for Mayor 

of the Waimakariri 

District Council 

and Councillor 

for the Kaiapoi 

Woodend Ward. 

My first job inmy 

teen years, was 

with the district 

council and that 

was working at the 

WoodendForestry. 

Imeet myhusband 

and started a family, 

living in Rangiora forsome 

time, moving to Woodend, 

then Loburn. Finally moving to 

Kaiapoiand Istill reside here today. 

Iwas involvedinmanycommunity projects, 

including TeKohanga Reo, teaching TeReo 

at Primary Schools, Netball, Basketball, 

RugbyLeague andTouch. 

As my children grew up, Ijoined many 

committees. Learningtreasurer andsecretary 

duties, and all the other jobs that come with 

theterritory of runningagood committee. 

Ihave always been interested inpolitics 

and now, Iam able to pursue this dream of 

mine. Iampassionateabout cleanwater,safer 

roads, better and cheaper transport, youth 

direction, elderly and handicap assistance, 

rates, supporting local businesses and all 


other areas that make a great 

community. 

Iwould set upsmall 

communities of tiny 

homesfor emergency 

housing, I would 

see Civil Defence 

in secondary 

schools, I 

would put more 

resources into our 

local voluntary 

services, and work 

closer with the 

community to support 

their interests and 

needs, including working 

closely with the local Iwi to 

make our district self-sufficient 

in areas of, solar power, horticultural areas, 

waterretention systems andmore. 

This isanopportunity to really put the 

Waimakariri District Council onthe world 

map. 

It is time for achange, new ideas, common 

sense and keeping our councils feet on the 

ground though true leadership. Iam hard 

working, reliable andhonest. Iamthatleader. 

Vote Natalie Leary. 

Iamavailable todiscuss any ideas or issues 

that concern you and open tosuggestions. 

Iwill be avoice for the people and look 

forwardtoworking foryou. 

Ka kite ano. 

Authorised by Natalie Leary,157 OhokaRoad, Kaiapoi 

Robbie Brine 

Standing for Mayor -Waimakariri District 

My partner Jessica aged 54and Iat57offer 

maturity andexperience. 

Jess is aswimming teacher at Dudley. Our 

children were raised in Rangiora and our 

grandchildren aregrowing up in Kaiapoi. 

My professionalcareerof38years has been 

servingthe community andwith21yearson 

councilIam thelongest servingWaimakariri 

Councillor. 

During this time, I have been part of 

every major decision our council has made. 

Our district has doubled in population 

and continues to grow. This could not 

have happened without serious council 

investment. 

Sewage,water andwasteschemes have been 

updated. Dudley and Oxford Pools replaced 

and Kaiapoi Pool upgraded, artificial sports 

turfs, newand upgradedrecreationreserves. 

Sports grounds have been expanded and we 

are about to get anew multi-sport indoor 

facility. 

The earthquakes were tragic but also 

provided opportunity. Our insurance 

coveredreplacementnot betterment,council 

chosetorebuild andrepairbetter. Ourtown 

centres, Kaiapoi Service Centre-Library, 

advanced regeneration areasare examples. 

Our continuing challenge is roading and I 

strongly supported the Townsend, Fernside, 

Flaxton bypass. Iamalso astrong advocate 

forthe east Woodendbypassand roundabout 

access from Rangiora Woodend Road onto 

SH1takingpressure off Southbrook. 

As Mayormyprioritieswillbekeeping rates 

affordable, ahealthy and safe community, 

managing growth with infrastructureand 


encouraging private investment. Roading 

and congestion will continue to be a 

challenge. 

Creating an environment that encourages 

business tomove into our district means 

more local jobs andlesscommuting. 

Iamyet to meet acouncillor who likes 

putting rates up and Iamnodifferent. The 

only pledge Ican make is that Iwill look at 

everylineiteminour budgets andencourage 

whatever savings possible. Iwill not stop 

investing inour district, ifwedon’t invest 

then whyshouldanybodyelse? 

Our District is abrilliant, safe and vibrant 

place to live,Iwanttokeepitthatway. 

Authorised by RBrine, 9Rickton Place, Rangiora 

I’m 34 years old, grew up in Waikuku, attended 

Rangiora High School and love being part of 

the Waimakariri District. 

Iserved in the NZ Army as asoldier and 

an officer and now offer you my service 

as Mayor. 

If elected my focus will be on providing afresh 

new leadership style for the council and the 

community, one that will stand upand take 

responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of 

the district, one based on the core values of 

courage, loyalty, integrity and pursuit of 

excellence -not politics. 

My background as an army officer has 

provided mewith the experience needed to 

lead both the council and the community. 

Ipossess the passion, energy and 

motivation togo above and beyond the 

call of duty and work hard tomake our 

district asafer, less stressful and happier 

place to live. 

SANDERSON 

FOR 

MAYOR 

www.sanderson4mayor.nz 

Authorised by: Oliver Sanderson, 

1473 Main North Road, Waikuku 7473



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Wendy Doody 

Standing for Mayor Waimakariri District Council, Councillor for Oxford-Ohoka Ward 

Having spent 15 years as Councillor, Hurunui 

District for 9years and 6years in the Waimakariri 

District, it has given meagood balance working for 

communities with differentideas andrequirements. 

Having livedmostofmylifeinarural environment 

Ihave anappreciation of what aRural Community 

requires compared to large community requirements 

and desires for their lifestyle in rapidly growing 

towns. 

With communities settlinginRural lifestyle blocks, 

theissues of dust from vehicles has become aproblem 

forhomes owners near theroadingnetwork,wehave 

solved this problem for three communities by using 

the Private /Public 50% partnership in getting roads 

sealed, Thongcaster/Browns Rock Roads Oxford, 

Barkers Road Loburn and Browns Road/North Eyre 

Road Swannanoa, Iwas amember ofthe Hearing 

Panelssolvingissues forveryappreciative ratepayers. 

The need for anIndoor Court Facility became 

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abig issue for larger communities, being part of 

the project team was important towork alongside 

professionals designing abuilding suitable for the 

growing importance ofsporting requirements and 

fitness. This building will complement the other 

sporting bodies alreadysituatedinthisarea. 

Issues within theRural Communities comingfrom 

ECan’s Plan Change 7and also the requirements of 

Government to have healthy waterways. This will 

causemajor concerns forruralfarmers andassociated 

contracting businesses, Iamvery supportive of the 

Rural Community around the Council table having 

lived and worked within the changing times that 

have taken place. Council needs tomake careful 

consideration for this group of ratepayers to lessen 

the hardship caused by having toimplement those 

rules. 

For mepersonally asCouncillor of the Oxford 

OhokaWardisthe beautificationofthe lovely Chapel 

Gazebo in the Oxford Cemetery replacing the old 

damaged Chapel, Oxford Service Centre/ Library 

build, and the funding for the Reynolds Heritage 

PavilionatAshleyGorge. 

As aCouncil Representative onthe Mandeville 

Sports Complex, workingwiththe boardtocontinue 

development ofthis 80ha parcel ofland for future 

sporting codes. Mandeville business centre, avery 

successful developmentfor this area. Ohoka Domain 

theplanningand work done to transformthisreserve 

as aspecial featureinthe centreofOhoka, and being 

able tohelp secure the Eyre Lodge onto this site for 

thecommunity to repair andrestore this buildingfor 

thefuture. 

Looking back over the past 6years as aCouncillor 

has been areal pleasure to be part of aprogressive 

Council needing to move the communities forward 

from theearthquakedays. 

WendyDoodyfor theOxford Ohoka Ward. 

Authorised by Wendy Doody,28Tawera Lane, Oxford 7430, 027 5158372. 

Paul Williams Current Waimakariri District Councillor 

Standing for Mayor of Waimakariri 

My name is Paul Williams and Iamcurrently 

serving onthe Waimakariri District Council 

as alocal councillor. I live in Rangiora and 

have been married to Sue for over 32 years. 

We have three adult children, two currently 

living in Rangiora with their families. Iam 

passionate about our local communities and 

the continued growth of our district. I was 

born in Kaiapoi where my father served on 

thelocal council. We have ownedanelectrical 

business, severalgift shops, andanautomotive 

business aswell asemploying many people 

over the last 45 years. This experience 

has given me the knowledge and business 

background to offer you amayor tobeproud 

of. 

If elected, Iwill work for all Waimakariri 

ratepayers, striving to lower our debt level 

without hindering growth. Iamnot afraid 

to speak out and stand up for what Ifeel to 

be rightand to be accountablefor my actions. 

My focuswillbetoeliminate wasteful council 

expenditure and excessive high borrowing. 

I understand the need to improve council 

performance and keep our rates at an 

affordablelevel as Iknowthatthere areahigh 

number of ratepayers struggling topay their 

rates. We have acommunity to be proud of 

and Iknow that Ican lead the way forward. 

We cannot andwill notstopthe future growth 

of Waimakariri, however, we do need to be 

responsibleinour borrowing. 

My strengths lie in the business side of the 

counciland in controllingdebt. The Councils 

credit rating company has signalled that our 

debt levels need to be reduced. My attention 

will focusparticularlyonthe essential services 

of water, drainage, roadingand sewage. These 

arethe main itemsthatcostthe ratepayers the 

most to sustainand expertise is now needed to 

ensure ourwonderful councilassets arewell 


maintained at amore efficientcost. 

Iamanexperienced team leader and want 

to use the strength of our staff tobenefit the 

ratepayers. I also believe the rate increases 

signalled in the long-term plan are in excess 

of inflation and are too expensive for our 

community to bear. However, this can be 

addressed by attention to detail and the 

courage to stand up and make the right 

decisions. 

My view is that thecouncil needstobe more 

open and accountable to all Waimakariri 

ratepayers. 

Iamactively involvedinvarious community 

events and activities and Iamready to listen 

and ready to act. Leadership requires the 

courage to make decisions that willbenefitnot 

onlythe next butalsofuture generations. 

Have your say and make your vote count - 

vote forPaulWilliams. 

Authorised by Paul Williams, 8Goodwood Close, Rangiora. 

Dan Gordon 

Standing for Mayor, Waimakariri District Council 

Waimakariri’s population is projected to 

grow from 60,000 to 75,000 within 10 years. 

Preparing for an estimated 25 percent 

population increase requires experienced 

leadership. 

While growth ispositive for the future of 

Waimakariri, it will also add to our growing 

problems oftraffic congestion, car parking and 

theneedfor good health care facilities including 

afterhours. We need to find workable solutions 

to these issues so that our district can continue 

to thrive. 

The district’s larger investment projects such 

as earthquake repairs, the multi-sport stadium 

and Kaiapoi’s regeneration projects are either 

completed or underway. The yearsahead require 

a‘steady asyou go’ approach. It’s vital for usto 

continue planning for growth, while managing 

costs and minimising rate rises. We must 

concentrateondoing thebasicswell, ensure that 

work proposed is needed now, and the Council 

obtainsbestvalue formoney. 

Waimakariri needs an energetic and 

enthusiastic leader; someone who knows our 

district intimately and understands our needs. 

Ihave 15years of local council experience and 

I’m committed to serving our community. I 

am approachable, friendly and Ihave astrong 

track record ofcreating positive change for our 

district. 

Having lived inWaimakariri for over 30years, 

Ipossess an in-depth understanding ofcurrent 

issues, along with strong working relationships 

with Council which will ensure a smooth 

transitiontoanewmayor. 

Ihave anextensive understanding ofboth 

our rural and urban communities, as Ilive ina 

semi-rural community and work inRangiora. I 

believe in creating strong connections between 

all residents, whether they live intown, on a 

lifestyle blockoronafarm. 


Ienjoy working with communities to help 

create change. I was involved in setting up 

Oxford ArtGalleryand was itsfirst chair. Iamon 

the board of Rangiora Promotions Association, 

patron of NorthCanterburyMusical Societyand 

chair of Friends of Rangiora Town Hall. Sixteen 

years ago, Ihelped establish the Kaiapoi Art 

Expo andhavebeenits chaireversince. 

Healthycommunities arethrivingcommunities 

and I am a strong supporter of community 

wellbeing. Iamdeputychair of RuralCanterbury 

Primary Health Organisation, past chair of 

Wellbeing North Canterbury, and atrustee of 

the North Canterbury Sport and Recreation 

Trust. 

Iwant tocreate closer connections between 

community andCouncil, andifelected mayor, 

I’ll hold regular drop-in sessions around the 

community,sopeoplecan share theirviews on 

issues. It’s important that everyone has their 

views heard and Iwant to be as accessible as 

possibletoour localcommunity. 

My experience, energy, approachable 

nature and commitment to community 

organisations, combined with mylong-term 

Councilexperience, makes me ‘the best choice 

formayor’. 

Authorised by: Dan Gordon, 578 Carrs Road, Loburn 

KirstynBarnett 

Standing for Mayor and Councillor, Waimakariri District Council 

Adistrict councillor since 2010, Ihave been part of 

the council leading the community through earthquake 

recovery. Myaim is to continue theconsistent, communityleddecision-making 

we have seen during this time. 

I am a qualified RMA commissioner, experienced in 

project management, chairing meetings and public 

speaking, and run my own marketing business. Ihave sat 

on Audit &Risk, Community &Recreation, Utilities & 

Roading and District Plan Committees, so have extensive 

knowledgeofcouncil business. 

Iam50years old, married toEdward and have two 

daughters, one at Rangiora High and one a senior at 

Cust School. I have lived inboth urban and rural areas 

in Waimakariri, and first became interested inlocal issues 

in Woodend, when NZTA proposed four-laning SH1 

through ourtown. 

Raising myfamily inWaimakariri means my decisionmaking 

is based on real life. I experience daily the 


challenges of raising young people in an increasingly 

digital age, and facing rising costs in petrol, power, food 

and other expenses. Iamabsolutely committed to costsaving 

and efficiency to keep rates down while servicing 

ourgrowing community. 

Ibelieve actions speak louder than words –some ofthe 

projects Ihave led include the Woodend Bypass Action 

Group, Woodend Mural, Woodend Beach Walkway, Art 

&Craft Expo, Cust Community Pantry and Cust Rural 

RecyclingFacility. Iam acurrent member of Waimakariri 

Civil Defence, Rangiora Lions, North Canterbury 

Musicals, Rangiora Playersand Cust Netball Club. 

My promise to you isone of no surprises. Council must 

ensure that residents understandwhy budget choices have 

been made, and are fully involved indecision-making. I 

lobbied hard asacouncillor to improve communication 

methodology, and will continue to encourage open, 

transparent information and two-way conversations with 

communities to achieve thebestresults. 

Formethe mostimportant issue rightnow is water. New 

Zealandersquite rightlyexpecttohaveclean,safedrinking 

water and to be able toaccess waterways for traditional 

pastimes. Local, regional and central governments must 

work together with the community to drive economically 

and environmentally sound initiatives that will deliver 

theseend resultsfor Waimakariri. 

Iamatrained facilitator, able to draw onthe strengths 

of my team and local community knowledge todeliver 

sensible results. In my view, the best way tobeaccessible 

to my community is to attend as many events, meetings, 

sports matches and public gatherings as possible and I 

will continue todothis. Iamadaptable, innovative and 

forward-thinking; bringing positive, active leadership to 

ensure Waimakariricontinues to be thebestdistrict in the 

country. 

Iwould welcome your support –justtickBarnett! 

AuthorisedbyKBarnett 23 Davis Rd, RD1, Rangiora



2203791 

John Meyer 

Standing for Kaiapoi Tuahiwi Community Board 

Iamstandingdownafternineyears on the 

Waimakariri District Council, after being 

a Council Representative on the newly 

created Woodend/Sefton Community 

Boardfor thepastthree years. 

The upcoming election gives methe 

opportunity to come back home and share 

my experience with the community Iam 

passionate about. 

Ihave extensive Business, Community 

and current Local Government experience 

to share. Proven past leadership of many 

Community organisations include: B.O.T. 

Chair ofKaiapoi High School, President 

Kaiapoi Lions, Past Chair of the Kaiapoi 

Community Care and Employment Trust, 

Patron of Kaiapoi Tennis and Kaiapoi 

Darnley clubs, President ofthe MTA, to 

nameafew. 

As the exciting rebuild of our town 

continues, new opportunities are arising 

that will benefit all sectors. Istrongly feel 

Kaiapoi needs tobemarketed asa“come 

to place” with activities that cater for all 

ages. The newsportsfacilities, marina,dog 

parks, caravanparkand BMXtrackare just 

thebeginning. 

We need continued innovation and 

creative thinking to promote our towns’ 

uniqueness, being mindful of the 

environmental challenges that continue to 

need addressing. (The recent changes to 

Council policy concerning the monitoring 

and use of glyphosate in the District both 

by Council and the public augers well for 

thefuture). 

However there is still agreat need for 

communication and education within our 

Community where the Kaiapoi/Tuahiwi 

Community Boardcan be proactive, within 

theseupcomingchanges. 

Married to Lynda, two adult children, 

four grandchildren and anelderly motherin-law 

Iunderstandthe Community needs 

acrossthe generations. 

AuthorisedbyJohn Meyer,26Cass St, Kaiapoi 7630 

Introducing Alastair Blackie JP 

Standing for Council and Kaiapoi-Woodend Community Board 

Married with 4children and 10grandchildren. 

Both Caroline and Iare Cantabs. Having lived 

andworkedinKaiapoi for42years in thehealth 

field, I have an extensive knowledge of our 

peoples needs and aspirations. Iwas 10 years 

with the TF Army medical Corps, and held 

mentoring, welfare, and consumer advocate 

positionsinmydental profession.Ihave 15 years 

local government experience; was acouncillor 

and deputy Mayor in the old Kaiapoi Council, 

and assisted inthe amalgamation process that 

formed WDC. Aterm onKaiapoi –Tuahiwi 

community boardfollowed, andIam currentlya 

councillor with WDC and the representative on 

Woodend–Seftoncommunity board. 

My portfolio is Regeneration. I lead the 

regeneration group which oversees the rebuild 

and enhancement of the EQdamaged sector. 

This has been hugely rewarding, working in 

conjunction with our partners Ngai Tuahuriri 

andTeKohakaoTuhaitara. Nearingcompletion 

are the river terraces and marina precinct, 

sports fields, the dog park and the BMX track. 

The food forest is thriving and has become a 

North Canterbury attraction and the Honda 

pond/forest is progressing well. Still tocome 

are mahinga kai areas, an artisans precinct, 

the motor home park, and opportunities for 

business and large scale recreaction –including 

the watersports park now atconceptual stage, 

with cable wakeboarding, white watercanoeing 

andasurfwavepark. 

The eco- health ourlandand waterisparamount 

–Kaitiaki –and must be our major focus. This 

vitalworkisbothchallenging andfrustrating,as 

our District Council does not control farming, 

water allocation orthe big rivers - Ecan does. 

Our recently formed Land and Water Group is 

anew incentive to oversee all activities in the 

Districtand aMahiTahicommittee has 

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been initiated to improve constructive liaison 

with the Runanga. Ialso aminvolved with 

drainage committees, the Silverstream Reserve 

managementgroup andchair thePegasusBylaw 

committee which monitors our beaches and the 

coastal parts ofthe Waimakariri and Ashley 

rivers. 

We will keep pushing for solutions to our 

transport and roading issues in our coastal 

sector including theplanned linkage of ourcycle 

andwalking trails,whichwill improvesafety and 

buildvitalityinthe district. 

An experiencedand cohesive Council is needed 

to face the challenges ofthe next decades; Iam 

keen to contribute. 

Authorised by Alastair Blackie, 392 Heywards Rd, Kaiapoi RD2. 

Ifarm atOkuku, married to Diana and have 

always had aninterest inCommunity affairs 

including the Loburn Reserve, Civil Defence 

andthe Rangiora Show. 

In my present role asDeputy Chair of the 

Community Board Iamvery aware of the role 

of advocacy andthatwecarry this out in such a 

waythatall thosewho want to be involvedhave 

theopportunity to do so. 

It was pleasing to see members of the 

Garrymere Water Supply join in a working 

party towork towards abetter outcome for all 

user’s on theschemeduringits upgrade to meet 

NZ drinking waterstandards. 

Forone to represent othersand stillholddown 

afull time job requires dedication, energy, an 

ability tobeeffective and above all have an 

approachable manner. An effective Board 

member needstobe abletodevelop astyle that 

is prepared toquestion both Council and Staff 

from time to time and have aclear eye onthe 

dayaftertomorrow. 

Being from astrong practical background, I 

firmlybelieve in engineeringlocal solutions for 

local issues and many times in myexperience 

thesolutions comesfrom thecommunity itself. 

I firmly stand behind the view that the 

ratepayer has no choice in who provides 

essential services so it is important that the 

Council delivers on both quality and value for 

money. While wewould be foolish not to plan 

for growth, the ratepayer needs greater respect 

andthe compoundingeffect of rate risescannot 

be underestimatedonmany. 

It is critical that the interests of Rural, Semi- 

Ruraland theSmaller Settlements areprotected, 

promoted and enhanced by dedication and 

soundjudgement. 

2204507 

Duncan Lundy 

Standing for Ashley Subdivision – Rangiora -Ashley 

Community Board 

During this term Ihavebeeninvolvedwiththe 

Loburn School’s 150th, the Central Drainage 

Committee that looks after drainage concerns 

in the Flaxton- Fernside area, Icontinue asa 

Team Leader for Civil Defence of the North 

Ashley area. Ihave also been involved with the 

Cust CommunityCentreasweplananupgrade. 

Clearlythe most importantand enjoyablepart 

of this role is meetingthe people andIrecently 

visited the North Loburn School toview the 

newly opened bike track. It is agreat effort by 

all involved, butwhatstuck in my mindwas the 

way they embraced their agricultural past and 

itsfuture. 

As we look towards2020, thechallengesahead 

relate to roading, intersection improvement, 

more diverse recreation needs and the sheer 

pressure that increased population brings. We 

must also be prepared to protect the needs of 

thosewho alreadycall this home. 

Iseekyoursupport. 

Authorised by DJLundy,47Mountain Road, Okuku. 

Martin Pinkham 

Standing for Kaiapoi -Woodend Ward /Kaiapoi -Tuahiwi Community Board 

2204687 

The Kaiapoi –Woodend ward needs anexciting and 

vibrant Kaiapoi Town Centre with good parking, cleaner 

Camand KaiapoiRivers,improvedpublic transport,and 

theWoodendbypass. 

Fresh thinking, along with my skills and experience in 

infrastructure development and asset management are 

vital to ensure that ratepayers getimprovedperformance, 

and lower costs, from the council. Ibelieve that the 

councilneedstoworkmorecloselywiththe privatesector 

to deliverservices. 

This iswhy Iamstanding for council, after serving 

for three years on the Kaiapoi –Tuahiwi Community 

Board. During my term on theCommunity BoardIhave 

consistently worked hard to ensure that your rates are 

being spent in aresponsible way, and that weare getting 

improvedlevels of service. 

There are several major activities where the council 

needs to significantly improve its performance, and 

provide better resultsfor theratepayers: 

•Thecouncil has been collecting ratesfor upgrading 

the Kaiapoi stormwater network yet there has been 

little progressonimproving thenetwork. 

• Nearly 20 years ago the council was required 

to establish afund toclean up the Cam River yet 

despite numerous reports there has been minimal 

progressonmaking significantimprovements. 

• In 2014 Ecan introduced a Regional Policy 

statement, which our council did not object to, 

requiringthe counciltodevelop flood plansfor 1in 

500 year events, whereas the rest of the country has 

adopted 1in100 year events. Thispolicyaffectslarge 

areasofSouthbrook andmuchofKaiapoi. 

•Itisacknowledged that the district is growing 

rapidlybut thereare fewstrategies forimproving the 

transportationnetwork to cope with this growth. 

The council also needs tobemore transparent, and be 

more accountable. Thelack ofparking on the Charles 

Street area of Kaiapoi wasobvious, yetnew developments 

were permitted without requiring parking contributions 

from thedevelopers. 

Iamaprofessional engineer, with senior engineering 

and managementroles in theprivate sector includingthe 

establishment and operation of the Kate Valley Landfill 

public private partnership. Iamcurrently the Property 

andRiskManager foralargeRangiora basedcompany. 

Ihave lived inKaiapoi for over 30years, amcurrently 

chair ofKaiapoi Promotions Association, amatrustee of 

Community Wellbeing North Canterbury, treasurer of 

theKaiapoi Photographic Club,and care about thefuture 

of ourwonderful district. 

If elected to be your council representative I will 

independently scrutinise all council decisions, and work 

hard to ensure that understandable long term plans are 

developed. 

AuthorisedbyMartin Pinkham, 70 Adderley Terrace, RD1, Kaiapoi



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2204163 

Michael Bate 

Standing for Mayor and Councillor, Waimakariri District 

I am standing for the position of Mayor and 

Councillor in theWaimakariri District. 

Ihavealwayslivedinthe WaimakaririDistrict. Ihave 

twogrown daughters anda2yearold grandson.Iam 

widely known for my recreational hobbies, hunting 

andfishing, both of whichIhaveenjoyed since Iwas 

ayoung boy growing up in Kaiapoi, living across 

the road from the Kaiapoi river onCharles Street. 

Because ofthese hobbies throughout my life Ihave 

developedapassionate interest in theenvironmental 

andwildlifeissues affecting Canterbury. 

My vision istosee the Waimakariri District as the 

healthiest place to live in New Zealand with amuch 

greateremphasis on ourenvironment andwaterways 

while also maintaining ahealthy economy. Iwould 

like to see our sewage systems updated toprovide 

a healthy environment both for ourselves and 

our wildlife and end the destruction of our many 

native and introduced waterfowl in the wastewater 

system. The Resource Consenting process should 

be upgraded toprovide more stringent conditions 

in favour of our environment. Iwould also like to 

see our waterways receive much greater care and 

attentionfrom ourauthorities 

I am concerned by the level of care that our 

environment and wildlife are currently receiving 

from ECAN. Forthe last threeyears Ihaveadvocated 

forour environmentand wildlife with presentations 

at local council meetings, Waterzone Committee 

meetings, ECAN meetings and articles in local 

newspapers. 

Our birdlife are being poisoned intheir thousands 

by botulism toxins inour outdated and inadequate 

sewerage systems. Our waterways are being abused 

with toxic herbicides that destroy the microlife 

and indigenous fishlife which greatly reduces the 

biodiversity of our waterways threatening the 

successofanentireecosystem. 

On 3rd December 2018 the Enterococci bacteria 

figures in sea foam at Pines Beach were 85 

times greater than the current action level (280 

MPN/100ml)and no further testing or action 

was taken by the council. (see http://www. 

waterwaysforlife.co.nz) 

More attention needs tobegiven tocore council 

business with particular attention to flood drainage. 

Consentcosts forbusinessesthroughout thedistrict 

appear to be excessive and need to be reviewed. I 

support the construction of pedestrian underpasses 

to aid school children and residents crossing the 

main road at Woodend School and atthe Pegasus 

Roundabout. 

Rates need tobeheld atthe inflation level with a 

greater emphasis on councilcore business. 

The council needs tomore transparent and open 

to thepublic. 

By workingtogetherand communicatingwellwith 

the community we can solve our many problems in 

atimely manner. 

I will passionately apply myself to listening, 

responding and working towards our common 

community goals. 

MichaelBate - michaelbate@xtra.co.nz 

Authorised by Michael Bate, 2Kalmia place, Kaiapoi 

2202725 

Niki Mealings 

Standing for Councillor Oxford-Ohoka Ward 

Ihave lived on our small block inOhoka for 20years 

with my Waimakariribornand bredhusband andraised 

our3children here.Ihavebeenveryactive in ourlocal 

school, sports clubs and community organisations. I 

hold aBCom inManagement and Marketing, Ihave 

been a successful business owner, worked in both 

agriculture and horticulture, and Istarted and run 

the Waimak Lifestyle Block Group. Inaddition, Ihave 

been on the Ohoka Residents Association Committee 

since its inception in 2013 and Iam its 2018/2019 

chairperson. 

Iamnostranger tothe Waimakariri District Council 

or its processes. Ihave had aproductive relationship 

with ourcouncil andaproventrackrecordofworking 

hard forand with ourcommunity andgetting results. I 

understandthe needsofour ward’s people,and Iwould 

like the opportunity toserve the wider district and 

bringafreshperspective to thecouncil table. 

Keyareas from ourmore ruralperspective: 

Sensible planning 

The Waimakariri District has one of the largest 

concentrations of lifestyle blocks in the country. Many 

of the reverse sensitivity issues we are currently dealing 

with in our ward could have been avoided with better 

planning. Our villages and towns aren’t immune to 

planningissues either.Withgrowthforecasttobearound 

25% over the next 8years throughout the district, itis 

importanttoachieve good form whilst still retaining the 

characterand amenity we all cherish. 

BuildingCommunity 

It’s importantfor people to be abletoplugintoour local 

social fabric fortheir wellbeingaswellastheir security in 

our rural communities. Iampassionate about ‘building 

community’, whether that means strengthening ties 

between our schools, sports clubs and local community 

groups, or starting somethingnew wherethe need exists. 

Awell-connectedcommunity is ahappy,healthy, resilient 

one. Iwill continue to work alongsideour community to 

strengthen theties that bind us all together. 

Sustainability 

For me, sustainability encompasses all areas of 

environmental management: water, bio-diversity, waste 

management and reduction, transport, energy use, and 

environmentally friendly procurement. Our council 

shouldleadbyexample,and make it easier forour people 

to improve alongwiththematevery turn. 

Sound financial management 

Fit for purpose, value for money, realistic expenditure. 

Our council needs toensure they can deliver the basic 

services we require, whilst planning for growth in our 

infrastructure and community facilities. Balance iskey, 

but we need to keep ourspendingincheck so thevibrant 

future we hope for becomes areality for usall without 

breaking thebank. 

Authorised by N.Mealings 406 Bradleys Rd, Ohoka 

2204627 

Morris Harris 

Standing for Rangiora Ashley Community Board (Ashley Subdivision) 

Ihave lived all my life inthe Rangiora area 

and myworking life has been Farming Sheep 

and Cropping on the outskirts of Rangiora, 

Fernside area. 

Ihavehad alonginvolvement in community 

affairs, serving over twenty years on the 

Fernside Hall committee and anumber of 

theseasPresident. 

In my time as president the Hall was given 

amakeover tobring it into amore modern 

user friendly Hall, we celebrated its 50th 

Anniversary and the running ofAnzac Day 

Services. 

Twenty years were spent on the Northern 

Agricultural &Pastoral Association, during 

this time Iwas part of ateam that turned 

the Rangiora Showgrounds into the amazing 

facility it is today. 

A testament to old values, volunteers, 

common sense, andacan do attitude. 

Currently Iamone of the volunteer drivers 

forthe Rangiora RSA supporting agreat asset 

of theWaimakariri. 

Concerns Ihave are keeping costs down. 

Rates need to be affordable for everyone and 

an effort should bemade to do this. Rates do 

nothavetogoupevery year. 

Ibelieve there could be bigsavings made by 

council with anattitude to do this, today in 

some cases weseem tobepaying alot more 

foralot lessand have no choice about it. 

Counciltrips to Chinaoranywhereoverseas 

should bepaid for by the councillors going 

and notthe ratepayers of theWaimakariri. 

Councils were put in place to supply services 

for a district to run well and grow over 

time, nowadays alot of other things have 

come under the umbrella of council costs 

and itneeds tobeasked are these really the 

responsibility of theRatepayers. 

If elected Iwill work hard to help solve any 

issues raised with me andget aclear outcome. 

Want strong representation foryourarea? 

Vote Morris Harris 

Authorised by Morris Harris, 177 Oxford Road, Rangiora 

Philip Redmond Company Director 

Standing for the Waimakariri District Council, Kaiapoi-Woodend Ward and Kaiapoi Tuahiwi Community Board 

Waimakariri is experiencing unprecedented growth 

and this requires councillors with extensive local 

government knowledge backed byapassion for our 

district. Thepopulation has grown toapproximately 

57800 people andthe councilisresponsiblefor 1546km 

of roads,amongst many otherthings. 

IamaKaiapoi Tuahiwi Community Board member, 

former Kaiapoi Borough councillor and lawyer. Iam 

acompany director and amember ofthe Institute 

of Directors. I possess extensive local government 

experience, backed bylegal expertise and governance 

skills. 

Supporting local communities is important to me 

and I’ve been heavily involved in post-earthquake 

regeneration through my community board role 

as amember ofthe Waimakariri District Council’s 

Regeneration Steering Committee. 

Ratesmustbesustainableand affordable. Waimakariri 

has an ageing population and we need to remain 

conscious of the demands on residents with fixed 

incomes. 

Prioritising expenditure is vital as population 

growth places additional pressure on services and 

infrastructure. Isupport plans to improve road safety 

in Woodend, including the Woodend bypass proposal, 

and toestablish apermanent home for the Pegasus 

Community Centre. Local government is about 

communities. 

Key challenges ahead for the council include climate 

change, water quality, the district plan review, 

infrastructure, transport andsustainability. 

As acommunity boardmember, Ihavebeeninvolved 

with the Kaiapoi Town Centre Review and advocated 

for the return of Christmas decorations to the Kaiapoi 

town centre. This boosted community spirit and 

supported local businesses throughout the festive 

season. 

Kaiapoi and Woodend are gateways to our district 

and the entrances to both towns should beenhanced 

to encourage locals and visitors tospend more time in 

our towns. TheKaiapoi town centre needs toaddress 

carparking on thenorth sideofthe river. We also need 

to improve theAskeatonboatrampand riveraccess. 

Iamaccessible, practicaland approachablewithafocus 

on listeningtothecommunity andactingonimportant 

issues for Waimakariri. Ibelieve in giving back to the 

community andoverthe years,I’veused my legalskills 

to assist many community groups on apro-bonobasis. 

Iwas recently awarded aQueens Service Medal for 

community service. 

Alongwithmycommunityboard commitments, Iam 

chair ofthe Kaiapoi Maritime Heritage Trust, patron 

and life member of Coastguard North Canterbury, 

deputy chair of Big Brothers Big Sisters North 

Canterbury, chair ofthe Rotary Club Charitable Trust 

andlifememberofthe KaiapoiPromotionAssociation. 

Waimakaririisathrivingdistrictand it’s importantfor 

us to continue to grow sustainably with careful financial 

management. It would be a privilege to serve the 

community of Kaiapoi-Woodendasyourcouncillor. 

Authorised by JT Redmond, 14 Leyland Crescent, Mandeville 2195721



2204626 

Shona Powell 

Standing for Council –Kaiapoi-Woodend Ward and Woodend-Sefton Community Board, Waimakariri District Council 

To showhow seriousIamabout beingonCouncil 

Ihave knocked on thousands ofdoors in the last 

month. This has been a wonderful experience 

for really getting to know the issues. Ihave been 

greeted with thanks for making the effort toget 

out, say hello and introduce myself. IfIhaven’t 

made it to yourhomeand youwanttodiscuss any 

issues please let me know. 

I am currently Chair of the Woodend-Sefton 

Community Boardand have aproventrackrecord 

of working hard and standing upfor the interests 

of the community. With anin-depth knowledge 

of, and strong links to Kaiapoi and the Eastern 

part of the district Iamactively involved inthe 

community. This is akey part of keeping upwith 

theissues andbeing approachable. 

Iwanttosee astraightforward andcommon-sense 

approach because what we do now will have a 

Thomas Robson 

Standing for Council -Oxford-Ohoka Ward 

major impact onthe future. Major issues include 

planning for the population growth in the district 

-let’s get itright the first time. Also important are 

good transport links and choice in how wetravel, 

the environment including climate change and 

importantly, water quality. Businesses, including 

small businesses and the self-employed, must be 

encouraged as they provide valuable services and 

give residents the opportunity to work closer to 

home. These are all things Ihave pushed for over 

thelast threeyears andwill continue to do so. 

One issue always raised is the increasing rates bill. 

Rather than just making vague statements with no 

‘how’, Iwant tosee afocus on managing costs as 

part of thesolution. 

The WoodendBypassiskeytoroadsafety andeasier 

travel. Iwant tosee the Government announce 

fundingfor it, andwiththis inmysightsIbecame 

amember ofthe recently formed Make SH1 Safe 

committee.Inthe meantime,safety improvements 

are needed onSH1 and Iam looking forward to 

working collaboratively with NZTA toget them 

finalised andworkstarted. 

Ihaveabackgroundinmanagementand leadership 

in both the public and private sectors. Along with 

my skills and qualifications Iamwell placed to 

handle council governance, including finances, 

policies and planning. Being self-employed Ihave 

the flexibility with my time to commit fully to 

Council, andtothe community.Iam also standing 

forre-election to theWoodend-Sefton Community 

Board. 

To take on this importantroleofCouncillor Iseek 

your supportand your vote. 

Email: voteshona@gmail.com. 

Ph:021 0231 6152. www.shonapowell.co.nz 

Authorised by Shona Powell, 34 Arahura Road, Pegasus 

Ihavelivedinthe WaimakaririDistrict allmylife. I 

grew up on aruralproperty,attendedOxford Area 

School and have been heavily involved invarious 

community groupsfor thepast 6years. 

I previously played rugby for Oxford Club, have 

been involved with Oxford Speedway and enjoy 

our unique back country environment. I have 

worked in the hard landscaping industry for 6 

years and sohave experience and knowledge of 

drainageand roading. 

Ihave been amember of the Oxford Ohoka 

Community Board for the last 3years, Iam also 

the Chairperson of the Oxford Community Trust, 

have been aUDrive mentor, and was involved in 

thecreationofthe WaimakaririYouth Counciland 

was then Chairperson for two years. Iamalso a 

member of the Ashley Gorge Advisory Group, 

the Pearson Park Advisory Group and the Oxford 

2204189 

Promotions andActionsCommittee. 

Being ahome owner inthe District Iamvery 

aware ofthe cost of rates and the need to spend 

every dollar wisely. Iwant tosee Council focused 

on getting the basics right. Infrastructure may 

not be aparticularly exciting topic but when your 

property is flooded every time wehave adecent 

amount of rain, drainage suddenly becomes quite 

important. 

The decisions we make around infrastructure 

now will affect residents for many years to come. 

It is fool hardly to delay necessary repairs whether 

it be to roading, water systems or any other 

vital infrastructure as this nearly always leads 

to increased costs and anadded burden tothe 

ratepayer 

Similarly Iwish to see the unique Social Support 

systems that we arelucky to be blessedwithinour 

District continue tobesupported. Mytime on 

the Community Trust Board has shown mehow 

crucial services like this are and their role in our 

Community is vitalfor ourcontinued success. The 

helpthe Trustoffers ourElderlyand thoseinneed 

of medical and emotional support is crucial and 

Iwill advocate for ongoing support of the Trust 

and initiatives to improve Community health and 

wellbeing. 

Iwish to see afocus on getting the basics right. 

Infrastructure and social services will be my top 

priority. Smart, targeted spending ofrate payers 

money is the way to protect ratepayers from 

unaffordable rate increases and the only way to 

safeguardthe future of theDistrict. 

Ihaveakeeninterestinthe Community andwant 

to seethe district well runsoitcan provide thebest 

possibleresources andfacilities forthe ratepayers. 

Authorised by Thomas Robson,17 Park Avenue, Oxford 

Joan Ward 

Standing for Rangiora/Ashley Ward 

Iwas born and educated inRangiora where I 

married Davidand Ihavelivedand worked here 

all my life. 

Our family have been greatly involved inour 

region andasownersofthe ContinentalCatering 

business, we have continually supported the 

community while employing local people to 

work throughout the South Island, bringing 

back supportfor ourdistrict. 

Iamagood listener and to those that know 

me, a“can do” girl who gets things done. Icare 

deeply about the wellbeing ofour community 

which led me to become the chairperson of the 

Dudley Aquatic Centre Committee that saved 

the swimming pool. We raised $1.8M in 18 

months towardsthisfacility. 


Iwould also support the establishment of 

the 24-hour medical centre, aswell aswork to 

resolve trafficcongestioninRangiora. 

Waterand waste management is very important 

andIwill focusonthese issues. 

The new sports stadium is abig project and 

will be agreat assettoall ourdistrict. Theteam 

at theCouncil have well researched thisand the 

plans look fantastic, having provided for future 

expansion ofboth hockey, indoor sports and 

tennis courts. Iamanenergetic supporter of all 

sporting andfitnessactivities. 

Our Council have made great progress in 

repairing the infrastructure and building ofall 

our district to be avibrant place. Theimmense 

growth following the earthquakes means we 

have agreat community with many people from 

all over NewZealandand beyondwho have,and 

arechoosing to reside in our district. Ofcourse, 

growth meansinvestment. 

Iwould relish this newchallenge to 

dedicatemyskills of business experience 

andfinancial managementtothe 

progressionofthedistrict while 

keepingthe ratesaffordable. We 

live in awonderfulcommunity 

so please let me helpyou make 

it more special in thefuture. 

It wouldbeagreatprivilege 

to serveasyourCouncillor. 

Iwould greatly appreciateyour 

support. Please vote. 

Authorised by Joan Ward, 10 Springbrook Close, Rangiora 7400 

Jason Goldsworthy 

Department Manager 

Hellonames Jason, youwon’t have seen my face 

on posters or my name everywhere because 

truth isthat’s not really who Iam, but that 

doesn’t mean Ishouldn’t be considered foryour 

vote. 

There’s always talk ofpromises, rates, taxes, 

the environment and our short term goals just 

because its election time. Alot of the time we 

don’t even bat an eyelid till the next election 

three years on. Weall lead busy lives, but that 

doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have along goal. So 

instead of policies, I’ll share where Ican see us 

goingand hopefullyyou’lllikethe ideas or they 

mayjustget youthinkingand talking. 

Either way, I’ll takeitasawin. 

Ican see usinthe next 50 years, arates free 

district leading New Zealand in sustainable 

practices, acommunity that asks neighbours 


Standing for Waimakariri District Council Rangiora-Ashley 

ward and Rangiora subdivision Community Board 

for the odd cup of sugar, who stand together 

in times oftrial and change. Respecting the 

efforts of the past, engages in the present and is 

always lookingtoabrighter future for all in our 

community. 

We need to be always aware weare teaching 

the leaders oftomorrow through our actions, 

good and bad, our time with the baton is short 

and weshould always aspire toleave the world 

abetter place for those that follow. Theblame 

game is pointless among the generations, how 

will history will judge our actions inour time? 

What will we leave those who follow, how will 

we respectthose whohavebeen? 

Idon’t believe in cutting rates or expenditure, 

Ibelieve in building and investing toabolish 

rates. ImaginearatefreeWaimakariri,how that 

looks Ican’t tell you now, Ihave afew ideas but 

happytolisten. 

I’m not an environmentalist, but Iwould ask 

you are our practices sustainable or are we 

poisoningour environmentfor aquickbuck? If 

so who’sgoing to pay? Why don’t we care? We 

can’tstop what the world isgoing to do, ices 

ages and hot ages happen, but we don’tneed to 

willingly speeditup. 

We can’talwaysprevent things happening, but 

we can doour best tobe prepared. With your 

support, whynot invest in sustainablecash flow. 

This could be our choice for our community’s 

best future,wecan startnow,thiselection. 

But inthe end these are mythoughts, my 

passions, as your elected official I would be 

boundtoact in ourcommunity’s interestssolet 

me know what yoursare. 

Avoteforourcommunity,JasonGoldsworthy. 

Authorised by Jason Goldsworthy,3Luxton Place, Rangiora. 0272322726



29 

Keith Galloway Standing for re-election 

to the Rangiora/Ashley Community Board 

Rangiora born and educated; Ihave lived here 

for some 43years. Returning in1967 as it’s a 

wonderful place to raise children. Over the 

years Ihaveowned andoperatedthree Rangiora 

businessesfollowedbyaMitre10 in Christchurch 

before tutoring at Christchurch Polytechnic 

(Now Ara). Ihave also worked asaconsultant 

in retail,sales,marketing andcustomer service. 

I am heavily involved with the Rangiora 

Community Board having previously served for 

9years.Iamtotally committed to theRangiora/ 

Ashley ward andits electors. 

Ialsohavesupported ourMuseum, Presbyterian 

Support, Meals-on-Wheels, Grey-Power, The 

Friends of the Millton Dog Park and other local 

organisations. 

As aCommunity Board member, we work 

alongside the Council to represent, and act as 

an advocate for the interests ofthe community 

on alocal level. For methat isthe Rangiora 

Ward includingRangiora, Southbrook,Fernside 

Loburn andAshley. 

If re-elected Iwill continue to; 

• Represent youand be an advocate forour 

communities, bringing your viewsand/or 

concerns to theattention of theBoard and 

theCouncil. 

• Champion anyidentifiedconcerns andseek 

to have them resolved. 

• Actively engage with andcommunicate 

anyupdates with ourresidents, community 

organisationsand special-interest groups. 

• Maintain aperformance overview of services 

provided by theCouncil. 

My focus would be on issues important to 

the Rangiora Ward including; Parking, Traffic 

Safety, continuing the Central Business District 

and Southbrook revitalisation projects, our Dog 

Parks and Reserves, and ensuring Rangiora’s 

developments, such as the possible parking 

building and the Good Street Arcade, move 

towardscompletion. 


Murray Clarke 

Standing for Rangiora Community Board 

As a founding chairman of the Rangiora 

Community BoardIamstandingfor election 

in an endeavourtoensurethatpropertyrates 

increases for Rangiora residents are kept to 

aminimum by avoiding costly overruns and 

exploring alternativesources of funding. 

Committed to listening and acting on the 

needsofthe RangioraWardresidents. 

Ihave been alocal resident for 49 years 

involved in farminginSouthbrook andsmall 

businessventures. 

Community activities – Founder 

of Community Watch, Rotary Club, 

Waimakariri Health Advisory Group, Grey 

Power, Rangiora Drainage Committee and 

six termsonthe Rangiora Advisory Board to 

name afew. 

Previously employed byOtago University 

as Facilities and Contracts Manager at 

Christchurch Hospital Site where Iamalso 

Justice of thePeace forstaffand patients. 

University Exceptional Achievement 

Award for Earthquake reinstatement work 

Otago Medical School representative on the 

Rangiora HealthHub. 


Qualified in Building Inspection and 

Engineering, Public recreation facility 

management I have the ability to fully 

understand Council Staff reports and act 

appropriately. 

Iamcommitted to serving the Rangiora Ward residents 

▶ 6terms on the Rangiora Advisory board 

▶ 49 years in Southbrook 

▶ Qualified in Building Inspection and Engineering 

▶ Justice of the Peace 

▶ Experience in facilities &contracts management 

Part of my work on the Community Board 

has been involvement with the Friends of the 

Millton Dog Park committee. Aproject close to 

my heart. 

Along with the Southbrook Dog Park these 

facilities now provide enjoyment, exercise and 

camaraderie for hundreds of dogs and their 

owners. We hope to further develop these 

facilities to include seperate activity and agility 

areasinthe future. 

Iamalso part ofaCouncil group responsible 

for ensuring that Rangiora develops afuture 

plan forour growingtowns. 

As Rangiora becomesamodern, vibranttownI 

am supportive of anydecisionthatthe Rangiora 

Community Board and the WDC make that 

supports local businesses, improves parking 

in the Rangiora areas for our Customers and 

Businesses. Iwould also like to see our roads 

better maintained andupgraded. 

Thank you for taking the time toread this. 

I look forward to representing you on the 

Rangiora /AshleyCommunity Boardagain and 

would ask that you consider re-electing mein 

theupcomingvote. 

Thank you &regards, 

AuthorisedbyKeithGalloway,19Epsom Drive, Rangiora 

Community activities: 

• Founder of Community Watch 

• Rotary Club • Waimakariri Health Advisory Group 

• Grey Power • Rangiora Drainage Committee 

Authorised by Murray Clarke, 104 Townsend Road, Rangiora. 

MILES STAPYLTON-SMITH 

Standing for Council -Waimakariri District 

Councillors are about 

leadership and vision. 

Does leadership and vision 

come from how much is 

spent advertising onglossy 

self promotion? 

Do you think councils or 

councillors should spy on 

each other to see if there 

was a possible “Code of 

Conduct“ for holding a 

different view oropinion to 

others. 

That iswhat happened in 

Napier over its $46 million 

swimmingpool. 

Why is ours and other 

councils around NZ holding meetings closed 

to thepublic? What aretheyhiding, andwhy? 

My wife andIhavethree grandchildren living 

in this district. Itwill be our children that face 

the right and wrong decisions we make today, 

or have already made. What sort ofdebt will 

we leave them? How much Environmental 

damage will we have done? 

Iam64 and most ofmy life involved working 

on farms orconstruction often in conjunction 

with engineers. I played local representative 

cricketand Inow umpire thegame. 

Ihave agood working knowledge on many 

subjects, but would bethe first to admit the 

rules forced on local government and its 

operation sometimesdefywhatIseeaslogic. 

Putitthisway,nobusinessisrun likecouncil. 

Idid nine years at Carter Holt Harvey Plant 

in Sefton where Ialways tried to improve or 

analysed how the systems operated orwhere 

failures occurred. 

Afew years back Iworked on our Districts 

SewerOcean Outfall,where Ibuilt theconcrete 

drop structure where the water goes into the 

2204164 

Sarah Lewis 

Standing for Rangiora Community Board 

I’mcurrently an elected member of theRangiora- 

Ashley Community Board. I’ve livedinRangiora 

for 12years. I’m amember ofthe RSA. I’m the 

Community Board Liaison for the Southbrook 

Rugby Club. I’m a past member of Rotary 

Rangiora. I’m anemployee of Pegasus Health. 

I am an owner of a company called Green 

Signal Ltd Consultancy, acompany specializing 

in Unique Traffic Technology Solutions for 

Road Controlling Authorities. Green Signal 

also provides Project Management Services to 

Infrastructure Projects. 

I am a volunteer Teacher\Mentor for The 

Learner Driver Mentoring Programme North 

Canterbury. This involves both male and female 

volunteersmentoring\teachingthe theory part of 

theLearner License.This programme is runbythe 

NewZealand Police.Volunteersmentorgroupsof 

up to 4students each with amax of 16 students in 

total onthe course. With 4courses running each 

year this is an amazingopportunity foranyoneof 

anyage to getthe assistancetheyneed to gain their 

LearnerLicence.Ihave volunteeredasaTeacher\ 

Mentor since this course wasfirst introducedinto 

Rangiora at thebeginningof2018. 

Ifounded and co-ordinated the well-known 

and popular Waimakariri Women’s MTB & 

Walking Group in2016. Icreated this group to 

introduce women tothe many local tracks in the 

Waimakariri and Hurunui Area. These events 

were free. Withover1000 womenengaged in this 

group it was agreat opportunity for women to 

enjoy themselves with other likeminded women 

who also enjoyed biking and walking. Women 

were able toride in agroup getting fresh air and 

exercise while seeing what fabulous tracks we 

have in both Districts. Ico-ordinated these rides 

andwalksfor twoyears andIdid this voluntarily. 

This MTB and Walking Group saw hundreds 

of women from all over the district take part in 

fortnightly bike rides andwalksexperiencing 


ocean pipe. So I am well 

aware ofthe systems faults 

or failures, many due to 

designorspecification. 

We need to restrain ourrate 

of increase to nearer therate 

of inflation. 

Council needs to operate 

more business like and stop 

wasteful spending. 

Core council services 

should be the primary 

concern of council along 

with the continued 

ownership of theseassets. 

We need to support local 

business ororganizations to 

provide services to thedistrict. 

IamseriouslyconcernedwithwhatIsee as the 

flaweddesignfor theIndoorSportsComplex. 

It appears wrongly orientated and placed on 

the wrong part of the site touse it’s roof pitch 

for solar power, and toprovide easterly wind 

blocking for more sports fields. 

Oursewer waste watersystemneeds upgrade. 

Why isitless reported than say the big sports 

spend up? Then there are roads, rubbish and 

recyclablematerialsall that need attention. 

We pay anexorbitant amount tohave the 

Southbrooktransferstation runfor us. 

Whydon’t we have apyrolysisplant to convert 

waste plasticand tyres back to oil? 

Climatechangehas always existed. Jetaircraft 

condensation trails that turn into wispy clouds 

help trap inheat atnight which isunfortunate 

as 

this is the time the planet losses heat. And 

Iwould be more concerned with atsunami 

comingintoKaiapoi. 

Miles Stapylton-Smith, think, Rates 

Restraint. 

Authorised by Miles Stapylton-Smith, 53 Good Street, Rangiora 

what ourwonderful district offers. 

In addition to Community Boardagendaitems, 

Iworked with council staff and members of our 

community on afew projects this term. The 

Park and Ride on River Road Rangiora. Alight 

installed atthe River Road bus stop. An island 

crossing and flush median on Oakwood drive. 

The relocation of the Kensington Avenue road 

signtoamore visiblelocation. 

Itakeanactive role in ourdistrictbysupporting 

and participating in local community events. I 

engage with our community, listening toideas 

regarding opportunities for continuing growth 

and development of our unique town. I’m a 

mum oftwo primary school aged children. Iam 

Friendly, Approachableand Community Minded. 

Alongside Local Government experience,Ibring 

ayounger woman’s point ofview focusing on 

what’s best forour Community andDistrict. 

Authorised by Sarah Lewis 17 Franklin Drive, Rangiora



Jim Gerard QSO 

Standing for Rangiora Ashley Community Board 

Ihave lived in North Canterbury 

most of my adult life, I care 

deeply about Rangiora and its 

surroundingareas. 

The next ten years will 

see the rapid growth of 

our Town continue. 

It is estimated that 

our population will 

grow by 20% over 

this short period. 

This will require 

careful planning and 

management. 

Such things as traffic 

congestion, already 

bad in Southbrook, 

parking, particularly 

in the town centre, 

need urgent action. 

Should the existing 

privately owned land just 

off Durham Street, currently 

with the agreement of the 

owner, used by the Council for 

public parking bedeveloped, then a 

critical parking problem would arise. This 

means that theproposedcar parkingbuilding 

becomes apriority. 

With arapidly growingpopulation,the need 

forgoodbus servicesincreases.Aswellasbus 

services to Woodend, Pegasus, Kaiapoi and 

Christchurch,itwon’t be long before Rangiora 

will need acircular bus service within the 

town to link residential areas tothe town 

centre. 

There is also aneed to encourage park and 

ride forthose commutingtoChristchurch. 

Other issues also need to be closely watched, 

especiallyenvironmental issues.Our streams, 

rivers, river beds, beaches and sand dunes 


need to be protected. 

With an aging population, a 

full 24-hour medical service 

is essential. The Rangiora 

Health Hub needs be 

expanded toensure this 

happens. 

Rate costs must be 

held. We have reached 

the time where the 

earthquake repairs 

are largely behind us, 

the Sports Stadium 

is being progressed, 

other major items 

budgeted for in the 

Council’s long-term 

plan, and now is the 

time to ensure the costs 

of ratesare held. 

As aformer Councillor, 

Mayor, MP for Rangiora, 

and currently Chair ofThe 

Rangiora Ashley Community 

Board, I bring extensive 

experience to local issues. I also 

bring wide public and business experience, 

having served in Canada as New Zealand’s 

High Commissioner, past member of Lincoln 

College Board and Canterbury Business 

Board. 

Locally, in Rangiora I am a member 

of the board of Rangiora Promotions, a 

Commissioner for the District Licencing 

Committee, a Committee member Friends 

of the Rangiora Town Hall, a Committee 

member of thePasschendaele Advisory Trust, 

andamemberofthe Rotary Club of Rangiora. 

My focus isthe future of Rangiora, as my 

wife Mary and Ilove living here. Iseek your 

continuedsupport. 

Authorised by RjGerard, 3Golding Avenue, Rangiora 740 Q0 

Vote forJohn Faulkner 

Standing for Environment Canterbury 

Achieving goals through collaboration and 

partnerships! 

The responsibility of leaving alegacy for future 

generations – environmental, economic, social 

and cultural isinour hands. Success requires a 

commitment to collaborative engagement and 

the building of strong relationships across our 

community. Weneed councillors with experience 

around the issues to ensure change. Ihave that 

experience. 

Ourpeopleand ourlandmatter. 

As theChair of HurunuiWaiau Zone Committee, 

Ihave led acollaborative process todrive positive 

change. This means making tough decisions 

and itmeans taking account of, advocating for, 

and respecting peers around the table and in 

the community. This is how Ioperate. Positive 

environmental and community wellbeing 

outcomes cannot be achieved by acrimonious 

conflict. My focusisonthe progressionofregional 

goalsthrough improvedrelationships andoutcome 

driven solutions. For me respect for each other’s 

viewsand respectfor ourenvironment arekey.The 

best outcomes are achieved when weengage with 

each other and work together towards mutually 

agreed solutions. Icommittooperating in this way. 

Improving water quality is hugely important 

for this region. The task starts at home and I 

am managing my own stretch of river tomake a 

difference in mypatch. I have planted more than 

1250 nativestohelpdomybit as part of arestoration 

projectthatincludes planting 10,500 nativesonthe 

Waiau Uwha. In addition, the nitrogen discharge 

from my farm hasreducedby40%. Through small 

individual steps we canall play ourpart. 

Improving water quality will require urban and 

rural residents to change the habits ofalifetime. 

In early September the Government released their 

national direction for freshwater. The goals are bold 

and aspirational, and they will require significant 

commitmentfrom theregionalcouncil to implement. 


They will also require major change inpractice 

from farmers. Iapplaud the inclusion ofusing 

regulatory andnon-regulatory toolsinthischange. 

This has been afocus of my work. Thechange 

process must beajust transition that reflects and 

accommodates the needs ofall water users. This 

will take time and acollaborative approach. My 

experience gained as Chairofthe Zone Committee, 

as afarmer and as aperson who cares about our 

precious water resource will be invaluable in 

helping the community and the council move 

forwardtoachieve required results. 

Ihave lived inCulverden for the past 18 years, 

and I know the North Canterbury community 

well –Iknow what residents value and what they 

are prepared tofight for. Weneed to manage all 

our natural resources well. Weneed cost effective 

public transport, thriving communities, and a 

strong local economy. We don’twant annual rate 

increases. Iwill fight hard to get action without 

additional cost. 

We only get one chance every three years –make 

it count! 

Authorised by John Faulkner 758 Mouse Point Road, Culverden. 

GarryJackson Hurunui Mayor, 2004 -2010 

Standing for Environment Canterbury, 

North Canterbury/Opukepuke Ward 

This Ecan election is important! After nine years with commissioners, Ecan returns to afully 

elected model, at atime when new challenges loom large: new central government water 

management standards, our Waimakariri and Hurunui water zone committees, climate 

change actions, transport planning, Greater Christchurch urban planning, and much more. 

Accordingly, the competence, capability and cohesiveness of this new 14 member Ecan 

Council will be critical for Canterbury’s future. And within this new Council, North Canterbury/ 

Opukepuke needs strong, balanced and effective representation. Iwant to be one of your 

two representatives! 

•Ihave proven, successful experience as Hurunui Mayor 2004 –2010, and founding trustee of the Committee for 

Canterbury, anapolitical, independent and progressive think tank for Canterbury’s future 

•Ihave no affiliations oralignment with any specific sectors orspecial interest groups 

•Mystrengths are my governance experience, leadership skills (as required), consensus building ability to communicate 

with all. Iamagood listener, balanced in my thinking, strategic yet able to apply close attention to detail. My personal 

principles, demonstrated asmayor, are accountability, transparency, integrity, positivity, and respect for residents and 

landowner rights. 

•Asone of your two Ecan councillors, Iwill bring acommon sense, environmentally responsible, wide ranging approach 

to all issues and challenges. Importantly, Ican capably represent urban and rural interests. 

Go to www.garryjackson.co.nz for my personal views and positions on specific subjects, 

or www.facebook.com/garryjacksonforecan 


Authorised by Garry Jackson, 45 Maskells RoadRD1 Amberley



31 

Claire McKay Environment Canterbury 

Our Regional Council, Environment Canterbury, has 

significantresponsibilities that impact on everysingleone of us 

wholive in theNorth Canterburyregion. These include public 

transport,managementofthe waterresource, air, land useand 

hazards. None of theseresponsibilities shouldbetaken lightly. 

In seeking re- election as your representative at the council 

table, Icommit tobuilding onmyachievements of the past 

threeyears.Mykey goal will be to balancesocial, cultural, and 

economic values with responsibleenvironmental objectives. 

Ihave never avoided taking onthe challenging roles and 

issues. My involvement with freshwater and the Canterbury 

Water Management Strategy (CWMS), both locally, regionally 

and as lead in Environment Canterbury, means I have a 

detailed understanding ofthe complexity of the issues faced 

in managing our natural resources. Iacknowledge the urgent 

need to address the consequential impacts from decades of 

ruraland urban development. 

Real and lasting change requires ahuge shift in commonly 

accepted practices and behaviours, inboth urban and rural 

communities. Everyone must “dotheir bit”. At the same time, 

we need to be realistic about the time required before we see 

measurableresults of substantial investment,systemchanges, or 

implementation of practicalsolutions to reduce environmental 

impacts. It is frustrating nottosee an immediate improvement, 

but we must leaveabetterlegacyfor future generations. 

My key focus has been to make sure that regulations can be 

implemented inthe intended manner, and not beaconstraint 

to innovation and change. Continuing to advocate for a 

common sense approach toregulations and the identification 

and implementation of timely and practical solutions, will 

remain apriority 

It takes trust, effective communications, excellent 

relationships, transparent and consultative engagement and 

problem solving to achieve constructive results. Working 

in this way, takes people with us and achieves change faster 

and more effectively. Buy-in is essential and regulations the 

backstopfor enforcement. 

Iwill continue myfocussed listening and advocacy style 

and work tostrengthen collaborative relationships with all 

stakeholders, in an environmentoftrust andrespect. 

My business background and appreciation of the value of 

hard-earned cash, means Ihave adrive for alean and efficient 

organisation with affordable rates. This requires prioritisation 

of mandated work programmes, whilst fulfilling thefunctions 

of theorganisation. 

North Canterbury needs astrong voice with athorough 

knowledge and understanding ofthe key issues facing our 

district. Ihave the skills and experience to ensure Iwill domy 

absolutebesttoachieve thesekey goals. 

•ahealthyenvironment 

•vibrant communities and 

•athriving economy 

Icare. Do you? Thenvotefor ClaireMcKay. 

Call me 027 486 4023 

Email: clairemckay2016@gmail.com 

Facebook–Claire MckayEcanCouncillor 

2202726 Authorised by Claire McKay,312 Tallotts road, Cust. 

Bill Dowle 

Standing for Environment Canterbury 

Ihave been involved inlocal government as a 

ratepayer and landowner since the early 1980s. 

IfarmedatKaikoura for22years anddealt with 

many issues as hill and high country farming is 

impacted by localand regional councilrules and 

plans. 

Ihad to submit regularly on various issues, as 

well as apply andcomply with resource consents 

formanyactivities. 

Iwas chairman of the Kaikoura Rivers and 

Pests liaison committee in the 1990s. This 

committee has now evolved into the River 

Zone committee structure wesee today. Ialso 

represented Kaikoura district ratepayers on the 

Northern Area Committee that functioned in 

themid 1990s. 

Iambusy inthe community. Real Estate work 

takes me throughout the whole of the North 

Canterbury constituency on a regular basis, 

marketing properties. This keeps meintouch 

with ratepayers andresidents. 

As amemberofOxford Search &Rescuegroup 

and secretary of Canterbury Search &Rescue, 

my contacts and relationships are widespread. I 

was recently appointed as atrustee for Wander 

Search Canterbury Community Trust. 

As afire fighter and treasurer for the Sefton 

RuralFireForceIinteractwithadifferentgroup 

of residents in thearea. 

As chairman of the NZWool Classers Assn 

board my interest in hill and high country 

farming continues and see adifferent sector of 

ourdiversecommunity. 

Thislooks like an extremely busy life, butasthe 

saying goes “if you want something done, ask a 

busy person’’. 

Ihave tobeorganised and efficient, just what 

North Canterbury needs as its representative, 

but will need toreduce some activities if Iam 

successful in my election bid. 

2203812 

Environment Canterbury isn’tjust about theair 

quality, resource consents, water and nutrient 

issues. There aresome20areas that Environment 

Canterburyhas responsibility for. 

Iamnot standing onany single issue that has 

gotonmy“goat’’. Ihave ageneraland widespread 

interest in Environment Canterbury, what it 

does andhow it affects everyone in theregion. 

The ability tosee the whole issue, uncover the 

facts, and decide the action totake onbehalf 

of all ratepayers isanimportant aspect ofmy 

philosophy. Often itisamatter offinding the 

middle ground. 

There are views from both extremes onany 

issue. The solution to one extreme is often 

unpalatable tothe other; finding anacceptable 

middle ground forall is what your representative 

must do.Ihavethis ability. Thiscan be likenedto 

my present role in Real Estate. The seller wantsa 

highprice,the buyerwants alow price.Ihaveto 

bringthemtogethertomeet in themiddle. 

Authorised by Bill Dowle, 215 Reserve Road, Amberley. 

GRANT EDGE Standing for Environment Canterbury 

North Canterbury/Opukepuke Constituency 

I’malandscape architect with a35-yearbackground 

inurbanandruraldesignandplanning.I’moutgoing 

deputy chair of the Waimakariri Water Zone 

committee and have experience in management of 

professionaland community organizations. 

I’maneffective communicator andproblem solver 

who thinks outside the square toarrive at good 

practical solutions with freshideas andwill commit 

time andenergytodeliveringsensibleand forwardthinking 

governance decisions. 

The region needs to prosper while adopting 

sustainable land management practices and 

undertaking environmental improvements. I 

support urgency indealing with climate change 

andwater qualityissuesthatare affecting everyone. 

I’ve identified four significant issues that need 

attention: 

Water Quality: Commitment to improving 

freshwater water quality for drinking, swimming 

and ecosystem health ishigh onEcan’s agenda. 

Although plan changes and action programmes 

are well underway, there isstill afeeling inthe 

community that more needs tobedone atamuch 

faster pace. Continuing with the collaborative 

Zone committee approach and greater District 

Council and Ecan cooperation on land and water 

management is essential to provide a voice for 

everyone in thecommunity. 

Biodiversity: Isupport the goals and actions 

proposed in the Canterbury Biodiversity Strategy 

and subsequent Ecan prioritizing ofimprovements 

and action programmes designed to address 

freshwater quality, stream and wetland protection 

and enhancement, as well as managing pest 

plants and animals. We have lost upto90% of our 

indigenousbiodiversityand we need to substantially 

reset the balance. Interagency coordination and 

education are critical to helping address this 

environmental issue. 

Economy: Unsustainable land use practices 

resultingindegradedenvironmentshas neverbeen 

acceptable. Mankind’sactions have resulted in 


accelerated global warming and caused an 

environmental and economic crisis. I support 

progressive land-use change with incentives to 

avoideconomicharm. I’mkeentopromote actions 

that deliver economic diversity based on bestfit 

land use activities for urban growth and food 

production.Iwanttopromotethe specialcharacter 

of our outstanding natural environments and 

unique cultural setting to foster growth intourism 

andrecreationalopportunities. 

Climate Change: Undoubtedlythe most significant 

issue facing the planet and our local environment. 

Environment Canterbury isalready committed to 

engaging with communities to better understand 

and proactively respond tochallenges, risks and 

opportunities that climate change poses. Weall 

see dramatic footage daily about extreme climate 

events and tragedy around the world in places 

unprepared for the frequency and scale ofevents 

never experienced before. Weneed to be upfront 

and honest tothe community about the reality of 

what change will mean so that the tough decisions 

canbemade regardingadaptive responses. 

Iamseeking your vote to help facilitate positive 

change. 

Authorised by Grant Edge, 238 Easterbrook Road Rd 1Kaiapoi 7691 

2205792 

VOTE 

JO KANE &STEVE WAKEFIELD 

NO.1# &NO.2# 

CANTERBURY DISTRICT 

HEALTH BOARD 

•FIGHTING FOR FAIRER FUNDING 

•ENSURING NORTH CANTERBURY HAS AVOICE 

AUTHORISED BY:JOKANE, 31 Broadway Av,Waikuku Beach 7448 

AUTHORISED BY:STEVE WAKEFIELD,282 Durham St Nth, Christchurch



As aproudresidentofour HurunuiDistrictIam 

delighted to offer myself as acandidate for the 

position of Mayor. 

The past nine years as elected councillor for the 

Amuri-Hurunui ward and six as Deputy Mayor 

has given memany valuable opportunities to 

learn, lead and listen –essential qualities both 

to the office of Mayor and when serving the 

various needs of our community. I bring an 

open, yet common sense approach to collective 

decisionmakingand have aproventrackrecord 

of achieving successful outcomes for both 

residents andthe environment.Iam dependable, 

responsible and Ifully understand the role and 

complexity of local government. Myknowledge 

of the district means decision making draws on 

both strategic vision and local needs. Outcome 

driven and people focussed, Iwill continue to 


Marie Black for Mayor 

Hurunui District Council 

advocate relentlesslyfor theHurunui at localand 

regional levels.AsaleaderIam well positioned to 

unite elected councillors tocollectively navigate 

the challenges and maximise the opportunities 

presentingthe district. 

Hurunui isaunique region of Canterbury Iam 

as mindful of the concerns facing our urban 

residents as I am of those facing the rural 

people of our area. All ratepayers must be 

able toaccess council services that are effective 

and efficient. In the future the council has the 

added responsibility toexplore all options for 

the use of the Queen Mary Historic Reserve in 

Hanmer Springs. Ihave astrong connection in 

the Hurunui dating back five generations and 

Iamacutely cognisant that the land must be 

respectedand nurtured forfuturegenerations to 

enjoy. 

Recently there has been discussion regarding 

the need for ayounger voice in local politics. 

Whilst Iamhappily of amatureage,Icanassure 

voters that in my former role employedbythe 

New Zealand Plunket Society, together with the 

considered opinions ofmyfour adultchildrenI 

am well informed ofconcerns facing both our 

youthand youngerfamilies. 

When considering the candidacy for Mayor I 

chose “real experience and local passion” as my 

slogan. Ibelieve Idohavethe necessary skillset, 

confidence and experience to bring to the 

Mayoral position. During the past years I have 

represented theCouncil in awide range of tasks 

and just asimportantly, Ihave hadalongand 

fulfillinginvolvement in avariety of community 

events. Mypassionisand willcontinuetobefor 

thepeopleand land in theHurunui District. 

AndrewDickerson 

Standing for Canterbury District Health Board 

Canterbury District Health Board members are 

elected ‘at large’ inavast electorate stretching 

from north ofKaikoura to south ofAshburton. 

With no wards itisimportant that our area has 

elected representation and strong advocacy to 

ensure that health issues facing Waimakariri, 

Hurunuiand Kaikoura receive consideration on 

theBoard. 

I live in the Waimakariri and have more 

than thirty years’ hospital and health sector 

experience. I also chair the Board’s Hospital 

Advisory Committee. 

It is critical we complete the rebuild of 

Christchurch Hospital and ensure it is large 

enough to meet Canterbury’s future health 

needs. Other priorities in the city include 

improving mental health facilities and 

developing anew cancer centre, offering awider 

range of treatmentoptions. 

ParkingproblemsatChristchurch Hospital also 

need to be resolvedurgently. 

Butjustasimportant arethe health needsofour 

ruralcommunities. 

In Waimakariri Ihave been astrong supporter 

of the new Health Hub inRangiora and the 

retention of community hospital and health 

services in Oxford. With rapid population 

growth Ihaveconsistentlyexpressed my support 

for anafter-hours GPservice and amtotally 

committed to the new proposal to develop a 

primaryhealthfacility, with after-hours care,on 

CDHB land adjacenttothe Health Hub. 

In Hurunui Ihave taken akeen interest in 

the new model ofcare and support initiatives 

that will enhance and grow community health 

services in theregionand helpensurethe future 

of WaikariHospital. 

In Kaikoura Isupported building the new 

community hospital on the existing site, at a 

time when many others wanted to relocate it. 

2204624 

The challenge nowistocontinuetoenhance and 

grow health servicesfromthisnew facility. 

We are the Canterbury DHB, not the 

Christchurch DHB. Iunderstandthe importance 

of rural health services, including rural mental 

health services. They will continue tobefront 

andcentrefor me. 

Iamprepared tocommit fully tothis role and 

have the energy, experience and work ethic 

to represent you in improving public health 

services in ourregion. 

Ihavenolinks to anypolitical party. Myinterest 

is in healthcare,not politics. Iwill always put the 

interestsofour communities first. 

Iwould valueyourNumberOne vote. 

Furtherinformation: 

www.andrewdickerson.co.nz 

Thank you. 

Authorised by ADickerson, 34 Arahura Road, North Canterbury 

Peggy Burrows 

Standing for Mayor, Hurunui District 

There are few people as capable as 

Peggy Burrows of leading in 

multiple worlds. Peggy is 

just as comfortablesitting 

around the board table 

andchairingameeting 

as she is in the 

cowshed, relieving 

in her local primary 

school, ordelivering 

a keynote address 

on the international 

stage. 

Peggy has an 

astute understanding 

of the difference 

between governance and 

management and personifies 

leadership, resilience, integrity 

and honour. As Mayor Peggy likens 

her leadership style tothat ofthe conductor 

of a mighty orchestra. The conductor is 

not avirtuoso, rather the conductor must 

be capable ofreading the music, keeping 

time, making melody and inspiring all 

players tobethe best they can be. Peggy is 

apassionate advocate fordiversity, inclusion 

and collaboration. Peggy is aperson who 

gets things done! 

Peggy was the principal of Rangiora High 

School for 13years and asachange agent 

ledastaffof200,astudentbodyof1800 and 

managed atotal budgetof$32M. In 2016 she 

established Peggy Burrows and Associates: 

Mediation, Advocacy and Leadership 

Consultancy, and works with leaders from 

all walks oflife and advocates for people 

who needed a fearless champion during 

mediation. 


In 2018 Peggy graduated from the 

University ofCanterbury with a 

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 

in Education. Her research 

explored culturally safe 

leadership practices 

in the 21st Century; 

particularly leadership 

best practice in 

biculturalspaces. 

Peggy is an 

experienced leader and 

held three Ministerial 

appointments in 

Governance; in Law, as a 

member of theDeportation 

Review Tribunal, in 

Conservation as amemberofthe 

Aoraki/Canterbury Conservation 

Board, andInAnimal Welfareasamember 

of the National Advisory Committee for 

Animal Welfare(NAWAC). 

Peggy isanAssociate with AMINZ and 

understands the challenges that come 

with managing collaborative and inclusive 

approaches to civic planning and public 

consultation. Appointed as aJustice of the 

Peace at the age of 33 Peggy has served her 

community both locally and nationally in 

that role. 

Peggy is married to husband Donald 

Burrows, whose family arrived in North 

Canterbury the 1800s. They have two 

daughtersand six grandchildren. 

Dr. Peggy Burrows describes herself asa 

local who iscommitted to service before 

self and toensuring ifitispromised itis 

delivered. 

Time to Give! Time to Serve! 

Authorised By Peggy Burrows, 91 Smiths Road, Balcairn, RD 1Amberley 7481



33 

Lynda Murchison 

Standing for Councillor -Hurunui West Ward 

People matter, the planet matters, and the 

principles and ethics by which wetreat both, 

matter! That’s why Iamseeking the challenge 

of local government. 

Ihave been lucky enough to enjoy dual 

careers in farming and environmental 

management. Ihaveover24years’experience 

in environmental policy and planning, 

working for district and regional councils, Te 

RūnangaoNgāi Tahu,and in privatepractice; 

andlecturingatCanterbury University. 

I also dryland farm sheep and beef in 

partnership with my husband and have held 

governance roles in the rural sector including 

Provincial President of North Canterbury 

Federated Farmers and Icurrently co-chair 

the Canterbury Rural Advisory Group (Civil 

Defence Emergency Management). Through 

these role Ihave championed the needs of 

theHurunui Districtinenvironmental issues, 

farmingand adverseevents. 

Working atthe cross-roads of environment, 

farming and provincial communities Ioffer 

unique skillsets to address the challenges and 

champion the needs ofour district, on-farm 

andinour townships. 

I have a thorough knowledge of the 

HurunuiDistrict andofthe processesoflocal 

government. Iknow how to make the system 

work, how to get stuff done. Iamsolutionsfocused, 

tolerant and inclusive – we are 

enrichedbydiverseviews. 

Iprefer actions on the ground to words on 

paper, and actions onthe ground are most 

efficient and effective when they are planned 

andco-ordinated. 

I am passionate about our District: our 

people, our land, our water, our biodiversity 

–us! 

Ibelieve in abalanced approach to issues: 


Robbie Bruerton 

Standing for Hurunui Council -South Ward 

Iwas raised in Greta Valley, myFather the local 

Engineer working insteel, my Mother working 

in family and community. Iloved country life, 

undeterredbygrazedknees andsunburn. 

High School took me to Christchurch, later 

gainingmyEngineering trade andN.Z.C.E. On 

an Overseas TrainingAward,Iwas distractedby 

aScottish tourist inAdelaide. Ultimately Janice 

andIweremarried in Scotland. 

Five yearsand threecontinentslater we returned 

to Hurunui, relocating our family business to 

Amberley, where we have called home for 24 

years now. With local support, wehave grown 

our businesses Hurunui Engineering, Hurunui 

Hydraulics and Amberley Toolshed, providing 

newservices back into thedistrict. 

Iamextremely grateful that our children have 

grown up in Amberley, nurtured within our 

rural based environment and values through 

School, sports, healthcare, community and 

friends.Still theodd grazedknee, but lessofthe 

sunburn! 

My local involvement has included Fire 

Brigade, Amberley Reserves Advisory Group 

and Amberley Lions Past President. Iama 

Committee member of JBNZ Canterbury, 

AmberleyNZ Business Promotion group and 

Amberley Ward Committee. The later has 

given meanextremely valuable insight into the 

executive workings of Council. Between the 

many successes and sometimes frustrations, 

I have gained real understanding of Council 

process. 

My community and business activities 

involve me with many people with avariety of 

aspirations, providing a broad and balanced 

perspective on what concerns our community 

and asound base from which toadvocate on 

importantissues. 

Councilmust be transparent andaccountableat 

all times. Waterquality is amajor concerntoour 

2201893 

environmental, economic and social. Iwill 

advocate foraCouncil that leadsbyexample. 

Iwill advocate forefficientand effective useof 

ratepayers funds. Whether it’s water supplies 

or healthcare, adverse events or biodiversity, 

community facilities or climate change, with 

asmall rating- base and alarge land area, we 

need aDistrict Council that champions our 

needs. 

Iamparticularly concerned atpolicy and 

regulation coming from central government 

that is impractical or costly for our 

communities. Policies andregulations need to 

work for Hurunui; Iamprepared tostand up 

andpush back when they don’t. 

Avote for Lynda Murchison in the West 

Ward is avote for commitment, knowledge 

andexperience. 

We are fortunate to farm land in both the 

East and West wards. For us as afamily, the 

Hawarden-Waikari community is home, but 

to me we areone district, Hurunui. 

Authorised by Lynda Murchison, 380 Waipara Flat Rd, Amberley RD3, 7483 

residents. Climate change could present 

significant challenges and risks to Hurunui’s 

largely agricultural based community. Although 

as Kiwis we are highly innovative, capable 

and passionate about our environment, there 

will undoubtedly be serious financial and 

environmental considerations for our council 

andcommunity to addressgoing forward. 

Amberley town development is slow and 

disjointed.Anapparent absenceofacoordinated 

town concept plan is concerning. We have 

ageing infrastructure in need of upgrade or 

renewal, compounded by tougher regulations 

and standards. Many ofour local businesses are 

grappling with economy of scale and desperate 

to gain more financial nutrient from the traffic 

artery pumpingthrough ourtownevery day. 

The realityisthatCouncil must remain fiscally 

responsible and function effectively while 

remaining within our financial means. We need 

ourdistrict to continue to grow,insyncwithour 

environmentand ruralvalues, to notonlyattract 

more people to want to live in Hurunui, but to 

retain thosewho alreadycall it home. 

We must excel asagreat place to live, do 

business, to visitand enjoy. 

Authorised by Robbie Bruerton, 62 Osborne Road, Amberley 

Geoff Shier 

Standing for South Ward -Hurunui District 

The experience and knowledge gained from 

serving athree year term as aHurunui District 

Councillor gives me the confidence to seek 

anothertermonCouncil. 

Iamafourth generation local having returned 

to Amberley, myhome town, ten years ago to 

reconnect with family, the environment and the 

local community.This is my home. 

Our sense of community in the Hurunui is 

strong and Ienjoy contributing to community 

well-being and participating in community 

organisationsand activities. 

Community engagement includes: 

•Hurunui TourismBoard,6years 

•AmberleyLions,9years including2years 

as president 

•ConvenorofAmberley BeachSurfcasting 

Competition, 7years 

•North CanterburyWineand Food Festival 

committee,8years 

•Chair of Amberley District Community 

VehicleTrust,2years 

•Accredited Justice of thePeace. 

Over the past three years onCouncil, Ihave 

sat onthe Finance Audit and Risk committee 

(deputy chair). With over 20 years’ experience 

in corporate banking Iamwell positioned to 

contribute inthe Finance Audit and Risk role. 

Interest rate risk management is an area in 

which Ihave considerable experience. This is 

particularlyrelevantasCouncil’s debt growsand 

interest costs flowthrough into rates. 

I am pro-growth and development in a 

sensible, sustainable and affordable manner. 

The South Ward has grown significantly since 

the Christchurch earthquakes and islikely to 

continue to grow in the future. New people 

and new businesses add to the interesting 

tapestry of ourcommunity.Wemust provide the 

appropriate infrastructure and services at the 

rightcost. 


Michael Ward 

Standing for South Ward -Hurunui District Council 

My name is Michael Ward and Ihave lived 

in the South Ward for the last 15 years. Iam 

a Cantabrian born and bred, married with 

2 grown children and 3 grandchildren. My 

employment background was inmanagement 

inmanufacturing andtransport industries, and 

we also ran aB&B business here inthe South 

Ward. 

For the past 3years Ihave had the privilege 

to represent our community on the Hurunui 

District Council and acted as a District 

Licensing Commissioner. In addition for the 

past 9years Ihave been Chair of the Amberley 

(now South) Ward Committee. 

Over the three years Ihave been onCouncil I 

cansay that Iwas thedriving forcefor footpath 

repairs, the sourcing of better water from 

Racecourse Road, the planning to refurbish 

the Amberley pool, the successful application 

for funding for Hurunui Aged Friendly 

Community initiative to improve facilities for 

older residents and protection of trees inour 

streetscapes. 

Around the table I have questioned the 

affordability of initiatives to assure that 

decisions made are in the best interests of our 

community with aviewtotry andslowthe rise 

in rates. 

If you see fit to re-elect me to Council Iwill 

continue to push the refurbishment of the 

pool, push for early completion of the new 

water supply connection to Amberley, lead 

community consultation with our beach 

communities regarding sea level rise, assist 

our community to engage with Council onthe 

issues raised by climate change, champion the 

further stages ofthe Eastern Reserve, Walking 

and cycling routes toimprove access around 

towns, push for arevitalisation ofthe Town 

Centre plan for Amberley, continue torepair 

andupgrade footpathsand to ensure that 


Our local businesses need everyone’s support. 

Businesses provide employment opportunities, 

encourage people to come and live here and 

increase the diversity of our community. I 

support the initiatives of AmberleyNZ in 

bringing more shoppers and visitors to the 

village. 

As aCouncillor member of the Hurunui Youth 

Council, Iaminawe of the achievement and 

capability ofthe young people ofour district. 

Watching the leaders oftomorrow learn, grow 

andleadtheir studentcommunities is very cool. 

Helping ouryouthisveryrewarding. 

The Hurunui environment and landscape is 

outstanding. As an avid fly fisher, I totally 

understand the drive for pure fresh riverwater 

and lake-water. As an enthusiastic parttime 

mountain biker, Ithrive on the trails in 

the district and the views of our magnificent 

countryside. 

With abackground inbusiness and banking, 

knowledge oflocal affairs and experience on 

many committees and Council, Iwelcome the 

opportunity to serveanother term. 

I am married to Rose and we have 5 adult 

children and 10grandchildren between us. Life 

is busy. 

Authorised by GeoffShier,1Bankview Place, Amberley 7410 

community wishes are both canvassed and 

taken on board. 

All these issues and any more the community 

namescan againbediscussed as part of thenew 

10 yearplanwhich willbeformulatedJuly2020. 

Accountability, determination, inclusiveness, 

community values, financial prudence and 

future planning are some of the skill sets I 

offer to you. Iamalways available either by 

landline 03314 9905, mobile 027 225 5068 or 

emailmichaelxward@hotmail.comand soonby 

Facebookand always keen to chat! 

If this has met with your expectations itwill 

be my privilege torepresent you for the next 3 

years. 

Whether you support meornot PLEASE 

vote –itisimperative that the voice of the 

community is heard and your representatives 

areheldtoaccount. 

Authorised by Michael Ward, 3JohnsonAvenue, Amberley.

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The Kaiapoi Food Forest’ssecond 

anniversarywas markedlast Sunday with 

acommunity picnic. 

Kaiapoi cakemaker Holly Burnett, 

owner of Madam Valentine Special 

Occasion Cakes and Desserts, made a 

white chocolate cake and some raspberry 

white chocolate cupcakes for thepicnic. 

TaylorMcConnell, owner of Sporeshift 

Mushrooms, gaveapopularworkshopon 

how to grow mushrooms on logsand in the 

garden, and foodforest volunteer Garth 

Forsberg, of Kaiapoi, brought some 

wassail (nonalcoholic mulled cider) to try. 

Wassail is consumedduring wassailing, 

an ancient English pagan ritual held to 

celebrate the winter solstice and the 

returntowardsspring. 

Kaiapoi Food ForestTrust chairman 

Brent Cairns said the picnicprovided a 

great opportunity to learn how food was 

grown at the forestinacosteffective, timeefficient 

and sustainableway. 

Since the earthquakes it has been 

Brent’s goaltohave afoodforest in 

Kaiapoi. 

Trees left behind by families that once 

lived in the red zones have been moved to 

the forest and provide ‘‘a wonderful 

legacy’’, he says. 

‘‘I’m proud to be partofbuilding the 

food forest for the community.’’ 

Brent’s wife, Shirley, who is also a 

trustee, said the skillofproviding agarden 

to growfood was important in this day and 

age. 

Growing up in Southland, she learnt 

gardening skills fromher parentswho 

provided nearly all of their vegetables and 

fruit from alarge backyard garden. 

‘‘But unfortunately the opportunity to do 

Fun with fungi ... Taylor McConnell 

prepares aplot for growing mushrooms 

during aworkshop at the Kaiapoi Food 

Forest last Sunday. 


thisdecreases as housesection sizes 

decrease, the back garden becomes 

smallerand so do foodcropyields. 

‘‘But to be part of the Kaiapoi Food 

Forestissuch ahuge opportunity to again 

put thosepast skills back to work and also 

learn from others.’’ 

Garth’s ‘‘basic recipe’’for wassail:1.5l 

cider, 1.5lapplejuice, 0.5l orange juice, 5 

cinnamonquills, 2tsp nutmeg, 3tbsp 

whole cloves, 2slicedoranges.Vigorously 

boilthe spices in 300ml of ciderfor 20 

minutes, then top up withthe other 

ingredients and heat through. Other 

stronger recipes use less juice.Itcan be 

fortifiedwith port or sherry and may have 

ginger added. 

Schools, charities chase funding 

Hundreds of nominationswere put 

forward as worthy recipients for achunk 

of MainPower’s$30,000 Community 

Fund. 

Arange of charitable groupsand 

schools have been named as finalistsand 

now it is up to the North Canterbury 

community to vote for who theythink 

should receive ashare of the fund, which 

will be splitbetween the groups and 

schools that receivethe most votes, with 

$20,000 availablefor charitable groups 

and $10,000 allocated to North Canterbury 

schools and education providers. 

Finalistsinthe $20,000 community groups 

section are:Amberley Meals on Wheels, Big 

Brothers Big Sisters North Canterbury; 

Cheviot CommunityMenz Shed; Chris Ruth 

Centre; GoodNight, Sleep Tight; Kaiapoi Food 

Forest, Kaiapoi Promotions;Kaichorus; 

KaikouraCommunity Kitchen; Kaikoura 

Community Shed; LeithfieldBeachResidents’ 

Association; MiniHahaHorse Haven; North 

Canterbury Mini Bus Trust Transport; Oxford 

Art Trust; Oxford Community Menz Shed; 

Rachels House Trust; RangioraCommunity 

Patrol; RangioraCommunity Menz Shed; 

Reflections Community Trust; SatisfyFood 

Rescue; SeniorNet North Canterbury; 

Southbrook CommunitySportsClub,Till The 

Cows ComeHome; Waikuku Beach Surf 

Lifesaving; Waimak WeeOnesand Wellbeing 

NorthCanterbury. 

The finalists in the $10,000 schools/ 

educational projectssectionare:Amberley 

Community Preschool;Amberley School; 

ClarkvillePlaycentre; Fernside School; 

Hanmer Springs School; Leithfield School; 

Loburn School; North Canterbury Alpine 

Trust; North Loburn School; Omihi School; 

Rangiora Borough School; RangioraHigh 

School (two projects);Sefton School; 

SouthbrookSchool; View HillSchool and 

Waiau School. 

To vote,visitthe MainPowerwebsiteat 

mainpower.co.nz/2019communityfund 

and follow the link to findthe list of 

finalists. Voting closesonOctober 18. 

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But the Waimakariri 

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unitmanager, WarrenTaylor, 

saysitdoesn’t needtobethat 

way. 

He saysnot all building 

workrequires aconsent, but it 

has to comply withthe 

building code. 

He recommends people 

seekadvice before embarking 

on anymajor renovation or 

building work. 

Schedule 1ofthe Building 

Act defineswhenaconsent is 

and is notrequired. 

For example, general 

repairs, maintenance and 

replacementwork doesnot 

normally require aconsent. 

But any workthat 

completelyorsubstantially 

replacesastructureorcould 

impact on abuilding’s 

structural integrityorsafety in 

afire willrequire aconsent. 

‘‘The biggest one is the 

repairorreplacementofany 

componentthat hasfailedto 

satisfythe provisionsofthe 

building code for durability,’’ 

Mr Taylorsays. 

‘‘That could meanthe 

cladding fornot complying 

withthe external moisture 

requirements, andinsome 

cases it’s notOKtosimply 

replace it.’’ 

Alterationsinside an 

existing house are normally 

exempt, includingtaking out 

an internal wall, provided it 

doesn’tcompromise the 

structural integrityofthe 

Seek advice ... Waimakariri District Council building unit manager Warren Taylor advises people to 

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building. 

Whendoing alterations to a 

kitchen or bathroom, ‘‘the 

basic ruleofthumb is if you’re 

not changing the number of 

fixtures, youwon’trequire a 

consent’’, Mr Taylorsays. 

‘‘Ifyou are changing 

locations of those fixtures or 

replacing awaterheater,its 

OK as longasit’s witha 

licensed electrician or 

plumberortradesperson.’’ 

Closing in averandadoes 

not require aconsent, nor do 

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carports under 20 square 

metresand most single storey 

nonhabitable outbuildings 

provided theyare under10 

square metres. Detailsofwhat 

does and does not requirea 

consent are readilyavailable 

online. 

Anynew building which is 

more than 10 square metres 

will require aconsent, ‘‘but 

anyonecan apply foran 

exemption’’, Mr Taylorsays. 

Asecure, lockable cover 

over asmall, heated pool or 

spapoolcan alsobeinstalled, 

insteadofapool fence, 

withoutaconsent. 

Tiny houses haveraised 

some questions recentlyand 

thecouncilhas soughtlegal 

adviceonhow to apply the 

legislation. 

‘‘Some people have sought 

to define atiny house on a 

trailer as ‘a building on 

wheels’,but theregulators 

have said it is abuilding under 

theBuildingAct. 

‘‘If it has atoilet,akitchen,a 

bathroom andrunning water, 

then it is habitable.’’ 

Anotherissue whichhas 

caughtanumberofpeople out 

in NorthCanterbury is where 

abarn hasbeen convertedinto 

ahouse withoutaconsent. 

‘‘Theymight havebeen 

consentedfor the barn,but the 

conversion to ahouse was not 

consentedand then it has 

beenonsold.’’ 

If individuals do find 

themselves in atricky 

situation,MrTaylor says 

‘‘there areprovisionsfor 

people to ask, ‘I don’t comply, 

whatcan Ido?’.’’ 

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By DAVID HILL 

The Waimakariri district’s building 

boom is continuing apace, nine years 

after the 2010 Canterbury earthquake. 

The 2010 and 2011 quakes and 

subsequent redzoning of compromised 

land set in motion the biggest building 

boom in the district’s history, with more 

than 1000 consents for new houses 

issued annually from 2012 to 2014. 

While that rate of growth has slowed, 

Waimakariri District Council building 

unit manager Warren Taylor says 

consents for homes are being issued at a 

higher rate than anticipated. 

‘‘We were budgeting on the mid600s 

and if it goes alot above that, we’ve got 

to deal with it. 

‘‘The budgets we’ve set over the next 

10 years is for the mid600s, given the 

population growth which has been 

projected over this period.’’ 

Last year, 712 consents for new houses 

were issued and Mr Taylor says asimilar 

number is likely this year. There is 

continuing growth in Rangiora, Pegasus 

and in rural living. There are also rising 

consent numbers for Woodend, with the 

Ravenswood subdivision expanding. 

He said 357 consents were issued in 

the seven months to the end of July, with 

Pegasus leading the way with 86, 

followed by Rangiora with 79, 63 in rural 

areas and 61 in Woodend. 

Afurther 76 consents were issued in 

August, compared with 64 for the same 

month last year. 

The Waimakariri district’s population 

passed 60,000 last year and is predicted 

to pass 75,000 over the next decade. 

Mayor David Ayers says the growth is 

primarily on the edge of existing towns, 

linking the new subdivisions to existing 

infrastructure, commercial centres, 

sports clubs, cultural groups and 

established schools. 

‘‘This council has not been actively 

promoting growth, in terms of new 

residents, but we have been active in 

accepting the inevitability of growth. 

‘‘When people come into our 

community they find wellestablished, 

quality schools, bowling clubs, rugby 

clubs, tennis clubs, friendship clubs ... 

and an active arts scene.’’ 

But the council has been active, 

alongside Enterprise North Canterbury 

in trying to expand employment 

opportunities and business growth in 

the district. 

‘‘And that growth enables our 

community to adjust to choice changes, 

with new sports and other interests 

emerging.’’ 

He says this is evidenced by the sodturning 

for the new Rangiora sports 

stadium last week and the new Kaiapoi 

High School gymnasium, which was 

opened on Friday. 

‘‘The new sports stadium will cater to 

the expanding of older persons’ sport 

and physical activity, as well as 

providing opportunities for young 

people. 

‘‘And while we’ve got an ageing 

population, the numbers of young 

people are still growing —it’s just the 

proportions of the population that are 

changing.’’ 

Some of the consents are for units in 

retirement villages, but even these add 

to growth in the district. 

‘‘For every new unit which is occupied 

by an existing resident, it potentially 

opens up ahouse for anew resident,’’ Mr 

Ayers says. 

And he says there is room for more 

retirement villages. ‘‘We baby boomers 

are ahuge wave.’’ 

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The Kaikoura Plains Recovery Project 

is in arace against time to complete its 

work before funding dries up. 

Funding runs out in June and project 

manager Jodie Hoggard says the 

pressure is on to complete the 

‘‘ambitious’’ work programme 

developed after the November 2016 

earthquake. 

‘‘We started out with some pretty 

ambitious goals of what we wanted to 

achieve. We have had to rejig things 

along the way and we probably won’t 

reach the goal posts of where we would 

like to get to. 

‘‘Three years in the scheme of things is 

quite ashort period of time, when you’ve 

got to work out what the community, 

farmers’ and industry needs are and 

then work out what you can achieve, and 

then build some relationships. 

‘‘It’s been abit of achallenge, but I’m 

confident that by the time we finish, we 

will have some good material for 

farmers to work with, particularly 

around farming in wet conditions and 

irrigation efficiency.’’ 

The project’s workstreams have 

included drainage, whole catchment 

recovery including mahinga kai and 

farming in wet conditions, and irrigation 

efficiency. 

Drainage has proven to be the biggest 

challenge, Jodie says. 

Many of these farms had drainage 

issues before the earthquake and 

subsequent damage to land and pipes 

has complicated matters. 

‘‘It’s aconversation that people don’t 

like to have, but if your farm is that wet, 

should you be farming on it?’’ 

She says the project has been 

exploring options for retiring affected 

land, such as fencing off and planting in 

trees, or to find options for those who 

wish to continue farming the land. 

‘‘It has implications in terms of stream 

health and the downstream effects, and 

it can impact on your consent.’’ 

The project has two trial sites, but wet 

Planting day ... Barb Woods, left, Des Bolton, Kevin Heays, of Environment Canterbury, 

Simon Mackle and project manager Jodie Hoggard take abreak during arecent planting 

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weather has hampered progress. 

‘‘We are aiming to go back on those 

paddocks in January and February. 

‘‘Hopefully we will get adrier 

summer. 

‘‘A lot of the sites, and those two sites 

in particular, have been drained before 

and invariably most of the farmers there 

now don’t know where the old drainage 

systems are. 

‘‘You chuck an earthquake in and 

you’ve got amajor problem.’’ 

She recommends that if farmers are 

laying new drainage systems, to ensure 

these are carefully mapped. 

Jodie says one of the challenges has 

been connecting with the farmers who 

need assistance. 

One initiative the project is working 

on over the next few months is 

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the area to do preaudit Farm 

Environment Plan checks. 

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Zone Committee webpage, or follow the 

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Zone chairman steps down from role 

RURAL LIVING 


45 

FENCING 

By DAVID HILL 

Chairing the WaimakaririZone 

Committee over the past two years has 

been one of the hardestyet most 

rewarding challenges outgoing 

chairman Dave Ashby has everfaced. 

The dairyfarmer and consultant, who 

has been acommittee member for seven 

years, says leading the committee 

during the ZoneImplementation 

Programme Addendum processwas an 

allconsuming task. 

‘‘I learned so much about science, 

workingwith differenttypes of people 

and the processofreaching adecision 

throughconsensus. 

‘‘To be honest, it’s been really tough 

and is one of the hardestthings Ihave 

ever done.’’ 

When Dave first joined the committee 

seven yearsago, he approachedthe role 

with some degree of trepidation. 

‘‘I wear anumber of different hats as 

afarmer, abusiness owner and Iam 

also akeen environmentalist. 

‘‘The situationwe’reinnow with our 

waterways has happened over many 

decadesand Iknew that eventhoughit 

would takeupnearly all of my time, it 

was something Ihad to do.’’ 

He recalls being presented with a 

stack of bulging folders to read over the 

summer before starting with the zone 

committee and feelingabit 

overwhelmed at the first few meetings. 

‘‘There’s so much to learn from a 

scientific point of view so in the 

beginning Ijust tried to absorbasmuch 

of it as Icould and then moved forward 

from there.’’ 

Dave says he is proud of what the zone 

committee has achieved through its 

recommendations, whichhave helped 

form the basis for part of the proposed 

Plan Change7tothe CanterburyLand 

and Water RegionalPlan.Submissions 

Challenging ... Dave Ashby is stepping down as chairman of the Waimakariri Zone 

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on thisplan changehave justclosed. 

‘‘It’s areal credit to the committee 

that although we’re from different 

backgroundsand haveawide range of 

views, we’ve come up with 

recommendations that willimprove our 

waterways. 

‘‘We devotedsomany hours and put 

the rest of our livesonhold to do 

something that we hope will benefit the 

widercommunity.Tobehonest,it’s 

goingtobereally hard on farmersand I 

hope that the broader publicwill 

support us as we work togethertoclean 

up our streamsand rivers.’’ 

Dave will remain on the committeeas 

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acommunity member, while Michael 

Blackwelltakesupthe roleof 

chairman,with Cam Henderson as 

deputy chairman. 

He saysitisanexciting time for the 

committee as it works on catchment 

management plansand takes visible 

actiontoimprove Waimakariri’s 

waterways. 

‘‘We’re looking forward to working 

together with the wider community on 

local projects to enhancebiodiversity, 

streamsand rivers. 

‘‘The most important thing is that we 

all recognise the problem and take joint 

action to fix it.’’ 


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Show convenor Kees Rietveld says 

entrynumbers have exceeded 

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fleeces entered. Mostofthe breeders 

are comingfrom NorthCanterbury, the 

Selwyn district,and around 

Christchurch. 

‘‘We usually hover around the 150 

mark for the breedclasses and 7080 

fleeces, so those numbersare really 

good’’. 

With the National AlpacaExpo being 

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October 12 to 13, Mr Rietveld suspects it 

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SouthIsland show. ‘‘There’s been afew 

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SouthIsland competition rather than 

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week off work.’’ 

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Island Colourbration Show judge is 

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‘‘Adrienne is ahighly regarded 

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producedthe Australian national 

champion severaltimes,’’ Mr Rietveld 

says.‘‘She hasneverjudgedinNew 

Zealand before, so Ithinkpeople are 

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animals.’’ 

Unlike other alpaca shows,animals 

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blackalpacas and working through to 

the whites. 

‘‘With the other shows, the animals 

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Tight contest ... The Selwyn Grizzlies take on the North Canterbury Black Year 6/7 boys 

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The Selwyn/North Canterbury Festivalof 

Hockeyprovidedalearning experience 

for youngplayers, coaches, umpires and 

volunteers last Saturday. 

The festival was held at Rangiora’s 

MainPower HockeyTurf between hockey 

teams from Selwyn(Waikirikiri,Malvern 

and Hornby clubs mostly) and North 

Canterbury (the Rangiora, Hinemoa 

Kaiapoi and Hurunuiclubs). 

Its aim is to develop all aspectsofhockey 

acrossthe region andprovide afun season 

finalefor junior players. 

‘‘Thisyear we had twoYear 6/7 girls 

teams,two Year6/7 boys teamsand two 

Year 8/9/10 mixed teams —six teams in 

total from North Canterburyand five from 

Selwynasthey onlyhad one boys 6/7 

team,’’ says NorthCanterbury Sport and 

Recreation Trustmarketing managerTony 

Kean. 

Each team played twice against their 

regional opponents with the exception of 

one Year6/7 boys game. Games were 20 

minutes each halfand teams had agap 

between games for their coachestoreview 

their first games and discuss thingsthey 

could improve for their next. 

Although scores were recorded, the 

emphasis was on learning not findingan 

overall winner. 

‘‘I think, in the end, gameresultswere 

prettymuch even between the two 

regions,’’ Tonysays. 

Teamswere chosenatrandom, with no 

skillbasedselection, in ordertoget a 

range of skills and experience playing 

together. 

The allweather turf held up well for the 

tournament, which was held in cold and 

overcast conditions, with persistent rain 

throughout the day preventing the needto 

water the pitch. 

The AshleyForest Rallysprint, which has 

attracted some of New Zealand’s top 

drivers, celebrates its 40th anniversary 

this weekend. 

With its elimination style, the drivers 

must complete afaultless run each round 

or risk not going any further in the event. 

After the qualifyingrounds, the fastest32 

competitors go through to the elimination 

runs. 

The fieldreducesbyhalf untilonly the 

fastesttwo competitors remainto 

determine the victor. 

Hayden Paddon returns in his Hyundai 

i20 AP4++ and is lookingtoset anew 

courserecord. 

Also looking to set anew course 

benchmark is recordholder SloanCox.In 

2016, Cox broke Kim Austin’s recordof 

56.57 secondsthat had stood for 17 years. 

Cox broke it again the following year in 

atime of 54.96 seconds. 

It looked like Paddon would beatitin 

2018 with a55second run, before an 

enginefailureinthe Top 16 round ended 

his day. 

As wellashis Hillclimb Beast Mitsubishi 

Evo 8, Cox is also entering afrontwheeldrive 

Mitsubishi Evo 10 in the TwoWheel 

Drive Unlimited Class.His main 

competitionwill be Chris Heyinhis 

Toyota MR2,who has dominated this class 

since 2008 and is the current TwoWheel 

Drive recordholder. In 2017,Hey broke 

Kim Austin’s longstandingTwoWheel 

Driverecord of 1minute 2.45 seconds, set 

in 1988. His recordof1:02.15will be in the 

sights of both Hey and Cox. 

Another longtimecompetitor is Trevor 

Crowe, whosemotorsport careerspans 

well over50years. Crowe’s V8Starlet took 

him to victoryin1985 whenhebecamethe 

first South Island drivertowin the event. 

The former Kim Austin Mitsubishi 

Starioninwhichheset the course record, 

now owned by Graeme Bjerring, made its 

return to the event in 2017 and it will be 

Returning ... Hayden Paddon will be 

competing in the Ashley Rallysprint this 

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backthis year. 

The 01300cc TwoWheelDriveclass has 

13 entriestodatewho will vie for the 

Combes Cup. With last year’s classwinner 

JonoTaylor not entering, this gives Chris 

Herdman the chance to reclaim the title he 

won in 2016 and 2017.Also up for grabs in 

this classisComby’s RookieCup,also 

donated by GeoffCombe,for the highestplaced 

newcomer in this class. Several 

drivers fall into this category,including 

Scott Harland driving the exPaddon 

Leyland Mini. 

Event sponsorWinmax Brakes by 

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Hyundai New Zealand,have generously 

contributed aprize pool. 

One of the categories is People’s Choice, 

in which the public choose one of the 

competitor’s cars to win a$1000 cash prize. 

The Rallysprint, which includesfour 

previous winners, will be streamed live 

through the RATEC Facebook page. 

Action gets under way at around 9.30am 

each day. Admission is: Saturday $10, 

Sunday $15, Weekend Pass$20, Family 

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49 

Variety benefit evening 

Avarietybenefit concert is being held 

at the Rangiora RSA on Saturday, 

October 12, from7pm. It willbe 

presented by recordingartist Danny 

McGirrand will feature countryartists 

including Don White, ErnieAndrew, 

Greg and Deb Duo, Ivan Burkin, 

Michael McGirr, Silverado and KZees 

Duo. Tickets are $10, with door sales 

available, or phone NgaireHarpur on 

(03) 312 9378or(021) 102 5044. Raffles 

will also be on saleonthe night. 

Proceeds will go to supportSpecial 

Olympics North Canterbury. 

Just Brass 

SalvationArmy Rangiora will host its 

secondannual Just Brass concertnext 

Tuesday at 5pm in the Salvation Army 

Hall in Ashley Street. It is afree 

concert, but donations are welcome. 

The concert willbefollowed by ashared 

tea. Pleasebring aplate. Just Brass is an 

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children struggling withlearning 

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Milk stout crowned world’sbest 

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Amilkstout createdbyaNorth 

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Lancashire lad. Coming from a 

brewing family, he completeda 

chemistry degree, thenwent to 

learnhis trade at Boddington’s 

in the UK. 

He moved to New Zealand 22 

yearsago to takeupaposition 

at Harrington’sin 

Christchurch before movingto 

Little Creatures in Australia. 

Thesedays he is backhere 

and has made North 

Canterbury home. 

AlasdairCassel, the 

innovator behindThe Tannery 

shopping complex, is happyto 

have him on the team. 

‘‘LittleCreaturesisastandout 

company that makes great 

bottleconditioned beer. The 

angelisthe yeast,’’hesays. 

‘‘Simon started out with us as 

abrewingconsultant,and 

SPORTS RESULTS 

AmberleySmallbore Rifle Club 

Selfhandicap shoot: DQuigley 99.9, 

KQuigley 99.7, CRhodes94.3,M 

Quigley 94.3, OMitchell 84.0,WParker 

82.2, BParker 79.0, MPalmer 79.0. 

Rangiora GolfClub 

Nineholes, stroke Jingles: Ladies: 

Adrienne Lamb 21, 1; Rita Moore 17, 2; 

Ruth Crawford 17,3. 

Men:Stephen Bell 29, 1; Ross 

McQueen 15,2;David Klopper 14 (c/b), 

3. 

Ladies LGU:Division 1Gross: Jo 

Kent 86. Nett: ChrisRhea 75. Division 

2Gross: SueMcFarlane 94.Nett: 

Rhonda Warwick 72 on c/b from Vicki 

Lucas. 

Division 3Gross: SandyHodd 109. 

Nett: Daphne Smith 68. 

Midweek men stableford: Andy 

Reeves 39, 1; PeterStuart 39,2;Roger 

Dunn 38,3. 

while some of it is luck, the 

regimehehas built, andhis 

processes, havetakenour 

beers to anew level.’’ 

Thehandcraftednatureof 

thebeer is part of the 

challenge, says Simon. 

‘‘In the brewpub at The 

Tannery, we haveone of two 

handmade woodfiredkettles 

in the world.Making beerlike 

this means every brew is going 

to be alittle bit different,’’ he 

says. 

‘‘Most of what we do takes 

place in the breweryatthe 

back of the site, though, where 

it’s still an individual batch 

process.’’ 

Alisdair built the brewery 

after the earthquakes and now 

has the international market in 

his sights. 

‘‘We can’t compete withthe 

bigbrands here, so we’re 

investing our effortsin 

competing internationally. In 

those terms, this WorldBeer 

Award is areally big deal,’’ 

Alasdair says. 

‘‘This will put asmall, familyowned 

brewery on the world 

stage. I’d like to see us as an 

independently owned 

international brewery,and 

every medal we win moves us 

further down that path. 

‘‘We’rethe little South Island 

beermaker takingonthe 

world.’’ 

Simon says there aremore 

competitions on the horizon. 

Meanwhile, backathome, 

there are plans afoot to open 

thebrewery in Woolstonfor 

tours to put Simon’s team and 

their talents on display. 

Worldbeaters... Simon Bretherton, left,has justwon thetop prize 

at the World Beer Awards for his milkstout.Heworks for Cassel’s 

Brewery, and Alasdair Cassel,right, hails the achievement asamajor 

milestone for the small, familyowned enterprise. PHOTO: RACHEL MACDONALD 

Writers’ Tea Party makes its return 

Poems and words will take 

centrestage at the Amberley 

Memorial Library on Sunday, 

October 13, at the Writers’ Tea 

Party. 

Authors Lloyd Jones and 

Lawrence Patchett, and poet 

Alison Glenny, will be guests of 

the Friends of the Hurunui 

District Libraries. 

Mr Jones is one of New 

Zealand’s most celebrated 

writers. 

His 2006 novel, Mr Pip,was a 

finalist for the Man Booker 

prize, while his 2013 memoir, A 

History of Silence,has an 

Kapa haka groups mark week 

Rangiora’s Ashgrove School was one of 

six Waimakariri schools which took part 

in the Waimakariri Libraries’ 

celebration of Maori Language Week (Te 

Wiki oteReo Maori). 

The Ashgrove School pupils last week 

joined other kapa haka groups from 

Rangiora Borough School, Tuahiwi 

School, Kaiapoi Borough School, 

Kaiapoi North School and Oxford Area 

School for performances at the 

Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Oxford Libraries. 

Ashgrove school teacher Lainie 

Roddis, who is the school’s kapa haka 

group teacher along with Lydia Dixon, 

said interest in kapa haka groups had 

increased in the last four or five years. 

There are 55 children involved in the 

Ashgrove School kapa haka group. ‘‘The 

kids love it,’’ Lainie said. ‘‘They love to 

be passionate about their performance.’’ 

Maori Language Week ended on 

Sunday, September 15. 

intriguing link with Hawarden. 

Alison Glenny has returned to 

Christchurch where she was 

born, to take up aUrsula Bethell 

Writers’ Fellowship at 

Canterbury University. Her first 

collection of poems, The 

Farewell Tourist,won the 

Kathleen Grattan Poetry Award. 

This year it was longlisted for 

an Ockham NZ Book Award. Her 

latest work is inspired by the 

experiences of Edwardian 

female alpine mountaineers in 

the Southern Alps. 

Lawrence Patchett’s short 

stories have been published in 

Celebration ... 

Ashgrove School’s 

kapa haka group 

marks Maori 

Language Week at 

the Rangiora 

Library. 


literary magazines and played 

on Radio NZ National. In 2012 I 

Got his Blood on Me won the NZA 

Hubert Church Best First Book 

Award in 2013. 

His new novel The Burning 

River is due to be launched on 

October 10. 

The event will be chaired by 

Amberley Beach author 

Bernadette Hall. Tickets for the 

Hurunui Arts Councilsponsored 

event, which runs 

from 2pm to 4pm, can be bought 

from the Amberley library for $5. 

The price includes afternoon 

tea. 

NEWS AND CLASSIFIEDS 


Poultry 

BANTAMS rare breed silver 

Sebright, breeding trio 

$100. Ph 021 062 3835. 

Wanted To Buy 

CASH PAID for all types 

of scrap, farm machinery, 

old vehicles etc. Phone 

Wayne 027 749 9736, 03 

323 6610, Licenced Dealer. 

TOOLS, garden, garage, 

saw benches, lathes. Cash 

buyer. Phone 03 355 2045. 

DOWNSIZING? Garage 

sale? Cash for estate china. 

Please telephone 313 1878 

or 027 350 3963 

Musical Instruments 

GUITAR and Ukulele 

tuition, Rangiora based, 

experienced tuition in folk, 

blues, rock, instrument 

setup and basic repairs. — 

Ph. Tim 0274895957. 

For Sale 

RECYCLED Designer 

Clothes Evening. Rangiora 

Baptist Church, 111 East 

Belt, Rangiora, Friday 20th 

September, 6pm 9pm. 

Prices from $5, cash only. 

Situations Vacant 

609 Lineside Rd, Rangiora 

53 

CAR GROOMER 

YARD HAND 

Full time position 

Required for busy 

dealership. Must be 

reliable, hard working 

and conscientious. 

Afull clean drivers 

licence and agood sport 

mentality isessential. 

To apply send your CV to 

craig@stadiumcars.co.nz 

We are looking for anew team member for our Inward 

Goods Team. This is afulltime, Monday to Friday role. 

Because agreat Inwards Goods Team is critical to our 

success as abusiness the successful applicant will 

have the following: 

Ahigh level of physical fitness –heavy lifting is part of 

the job. 

The ability to get the job done. 

Be able to work well in ateamand/or by yourself. 

ACan-do attitude 

Be Reliable, Punctual and Flexible. 

Able to communicate effectively with team members, 

supervisors and customers. 

McAlpines have an active drug &alcohol policy in 

place and apre-employment drug test &medical will 

be required. 

Written applications including your CV should be 

forwarded to: 

Inward Goods Team Member, McAlpines Mitre 10 

MEGA, Private Bag 1003, Rangiora 7440 or email: 

michellef@mcalpines.co.nz 

2206301 

SECURITY GUARDS 

required for casual event 

work over the summer 

period. Acurrent C.O.A is 

essential. Ph 028 419 3720. 

FACTORY /Process work 

ChCh and Nth Cant. A 

variety of shifts and roles. 

We do CVs. Superior Personnel, 

6 Cone Street, 

Phone 313 6180 Rangiora. 

www.superiorpersonnel.co.nz. 

Home Services 

FARM or house sitter 

available. Country woman 

with many years experience. 

Caring for cats, dogs, 

poultry &horses etc. Phone 

027 693 7376. 

Public Notices 

Farm Vacancies 

COWMAN/Handyman/ 

Gardener. We require 

someone who is handy & 

interested in casual farm 

work, lawns, painting and 

general maintenance. We 

are on a coastal farm in 

Amberley. Good 4 bedroom 

house available. 

Would suit a semiretired 

couple/person. Please contact 

Stu &Jan Moir 03 314 

9665. 

Pets 

BICHON HOMESTAY 

for smaller dogs. We look 

after your dog in our home. 

"No kennels". Phone today 

03 314 6110. 

Rangiora Harness Racing Club 

Notice of AGM 

Tuesday 15 th October, 2019, 7.30pm 

Public Stand Cafe, Rangiora Race Course 

Business 

1 Receive &adopt the Annual Report 

2 Receive &adopt the Annual Accounts to 

31/7/19 

3 Election of Officers 

4 General Business 

5 Guest speaker MattCross 

Greg Wright 

President 

2206303

CLASSIFIEDS, TRUSTED TRADES &PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 



Public Health Notice 

Please Flush Your Taps 

Some plumbing fittings may allow tiny traces 

of metals to build up in water that has been 

standing in the fittings for several hours. 

Although the health risk issmall, the Ministry of Health recommends 

you flush acouple ofcups of water from your drinking-water tap each 

morning before drinking, or aer long absences from your property. 

This simple precaution is recommended for all public and private water 

supplies for all households in New Zealand. 

For more information call 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV). 

THE ROTARY 

BOOK FAIR 

FRIDAY 4TH & 

SATURDAY 5TH 

OCTOBER 2019 

PHONE 

RANGIORA BOROUGH 

SCHOOL HALL 

HELP US TO DO THIS AGAIN BY 

DONATING BOOKS, MAGAZINES, 

DVDS, CDS, PUZZLES, RECORDS. 

IF YOU HAVE BOOKS 

ETC TO DONATE WE CAN 

COLLECT THEM. 

027 472 4439 

DROP BOXES ARE AVAILABLE 

AT: CALTEX RANGIORA 

RANGIORA NEW WORLD. 

Rangiora Charitable Trust 

Budgeting Services North Canterbury Inc. 

Notice of AGM 2019 

Tuesday 24th September at 7pm 

War Memorial Hall 

1Albert Street, Rangiora 

Please RSVP for catering purposes 

03 313 3505 

servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz 


North Canterbury Dive Club 

2019 AGM 

to be held at 

Kaiapoi Club, 113Raven Quay, 

Kaiapoi 

on 30th September 2019 at 7.30pm 

All existing and new members welcome. 

Enquiries 027 560 6902 

2205790 

RotaryClub of Rangiora 

Charitable Trust 

ALEXMURRAY 

EDUCATION AWARD 2019 

The Rotary Club ofRangiora awards agrant each 

year inmemory of aformer member, Alex Murray, 

to assist ayoung person about to leave school to 

undertake further training at an education centre, 

polytechnic or university. 

The grant, to avalue of$5000, will be awarded to a 

youngpersonlivingineithertheWaimakaririorHurunui 

Districts. Thegrantistoassist withcourse costs and/ 

or study materials (excluding accommodation costs) 

over the first two years oftertiary study. Uptohalf of 

the grant wouldbeavailablefor the first year of study. 

We are calling for applications for this grant for study 

to be commencedin2020. 

The application form may be obtained by emailing 

ayers.david@xtra.co.nz. 

Applications will close on Thursday 3 rd October 

2019. 

St Joseph’s St Joseph’sSchoolRangiora 

Rangiora 

Board Boardof ofTrustees’ Trustees’Election Election 

Declaration of Parent Election 

DeclarationofParent ElectionResults 

Results 

2201818 

At the close of nominations, as the number 

of valid nominations were equal to the 

number of vacancies required to be filled, 

Ihereby declare the following duly elected: 

Dangerfield, Emma 

Anita Ward 

Returning Officer 

2206667 

KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS 

“The Key of Knowledge ..“(Luke 11:52) 

“GOOD NEWS” 

JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK! 

“Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour 

as ye think not the Son of Man cometh.” 

Matt 24:44. 

2204188 


PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR ON 

AND OFF LICENCES 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOL ACT2012 

Fresca Ltd has made 

application to the District 

Licensing Committee at 

Rangiora for the renewal 

of an On and OffLicence 

in respect of the premises 

situated at 188 High St, 

Conway Lane known as 

Fresca Mediterranean. 

The general nature of 

the business conducted 

under the licence is Cafe 

and Grocer. 

The days on which and 

the hours during which 

alcohol is sold under the 

licence are Monday - 

Sunday 8am -11pm. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri 

District Licensing 

Committee at 215 High 

Street, Rangiora. 

Any person who is 

entitled to object and 

who wishes to object to 

the issue of the licence 

may, not later than 15 

working days after the 

date of the publication of 

this notice, file anotice in 

writing of the objection 

with the Secretary of 

the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee 

at Private Bag 1005, 

Rangiora. 

No objection to the 

renewal of a licence 

may bemade inrelation 

to a matter other than 

a matter specified in 

section 131 of the Sale 

and Supply of Alcohol 

Act 2012. 

This is the first publication 

of this notice. 

2207161 

To Let 

AMBERLEY townhouse 

for rent. Close to shops and 

Medical Centre. Sunny all 

day, 2 bedroom. Internal 

access double garage. As 

this is a standalone with 

four other units, best suited 

to someone semiretired. 

No animals or smoking. Ph 

027 957 8030. 

Gardening 

GARDEN hedges cut to 

perfection. Tree & arbor 

work. Also spraying. Free 

quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or 

021 111 4322. 

GARDENING, general 

garden maintenance, garden 

clean ups, hedge trimming 

/ pruning, garden 

make overs, spraying. Over 

20 years experience. For 

professional advice and 

free quotes telephone us on 

027 346 3642. 

LAWNMOWING, 

gardening, hedge trimming, 

section tidies, green waste 

removal. Call or text 

Megan 021 337 489. Pensioner 

quotes available. 

TIDY TREES and gardens. 

All tree pruning, 

felling, hedge trimming and 

general gardening. Telephone 

Daniel 027 373 7001 

tidytreesandgarden@gmail.com. 

POLYTUNNEL portable 

18x5m will sell shorter 

length of 14m or 10m. For 

details ph 021 062 3835. 

FRUIT TREE 

PRUNING 

Ph Michael 

022 321 2468 

or 03 313 2468 


Cars Wanted 

CASH 4CARS 

and 4WD'S 

Phone 

Automotive 

Parts 

03 313 7216 

CASH / CASH for any 

unwanted vehicles. Ph 03 

347 9354 or 027 476 2404. 

Trade&Services 

ABEL &Prestige Chimney 

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned 

& operated. Covering all 

areas from Waimak to Hanmer. 

Professional, guaranteed, 

service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

0800 661 244. 

AFFORDABLE 

cutting with quality and 

removal work. Free quotes. 

No job too small. Ph 027 

442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052 

or A/H 03 359 4605. 

BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

Tree felling, topping, 

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish 

removed, stump grinding, 

branch chipping. 

Affordable rates. Phone 03 

327 5505 or 021 124 4894. 

BRICK &Blocklayer. All 

types of work undertaken. 

New, EQC, repairs, LBP. 

Phone Hamish 313 5678 or 

027 238 6003. 

CARPENTER / Painter 

specialising in alterations & 

renovations, repairs & 

maintenance, 35 plus years, 

experienced licenced 

builder. Telephone Trevor 

313 5013 or 027 431 1864. 

CHIMNEY SWEEPS! 

Time to service your fire. 

Accumulation of soot seriously 

affects performance. 

Latest rotary brush technology. 

Free moisture check 

on wood. Safety inspection. 

All work insured & 

guranteed. From $70 single 

story. 0800SWEEPME or 

021 0277 1927. 

PAINTER & Decorator. 

25 + years experience. 

Interior /exterior, roofs & 

waterblasting. For a free 

quote. Please ph Steve 03 

314 4045 or 027 477 1930. 

SHEARER Mobile sheep 

shearer available for lifestyle 

blocks. Over 30 years 

experience. Phone Stuart 

027 315 6916. 

PLASTIC WELDING 

North Canterbury specialist. 

All plastic &fibreglass 

repairs. Telephone James 

021 180 5103. 

LAWNMOWING Phone 

Stu 027 315 6916. 

BUILDER / Joiner, 

licensed. Available for all 

your repairs, maintenance 

& additions. For a free 

quote. Please phone Keith 

021 127 7202. 

AFFORDABLE house 

painting, exterior /interior. 

Free quotes. Phone Mike 

027 444 8577. 

ROOFER. All roof repairs, 

roof painting, waterblasting, 

moss treatment, 

repointing, gutter cleans & 

snow straps. And more. 

Free quotes. Ph Nathan 027 

516 6609. 

METAL WORX. Flashing, 

Sheetmetal Fabrication, 

Wrought Iron, 

Welding, Custom Trailers, 

General Metalwork. No job 

too big or too small. Ph 021 

265 5428 or 03 314 6908. 

Find us on facebook/ 

Glenmark Metal Worx. 

glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com. 

NORTH CANTERBURY 

Tree Care. Qualified 

Arborist specialising in big 

trees in small places, long 

term tree plans, Riparian & 

shelter planting, land clearing, 

stump grinding, branch 

chipping, fully insured, free 

quotes. Ph 0800 873 336. 

PAINTER & Decorator. 

Semi retired painter. Small 

jobs. Ph Peter 03 312 7945 

or 027 693 8360. 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 30 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 31A Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

PROPERTY maintenance, 

lawns, hedges, chainsaw 

work, pruning, painting & 

minor home alterations. 

Town &Country. Ph Mike 

03 313 0261. 

SCREEN PRINTING. 

For all your printing 

requirements. Tshirts, 

Hoodies, HiVis vests and 

polos, Overalls, Caps etc. 

Please phone Heather 03 

313 0261 or email 

heather.norstar@gmail.com. 

SHEARER. Hap’s Farm & 

Lifestyle Services. Shearing, 

crutching, drenching, 

tailing, feet trimming & 

health check. Trailer, generator 

&mobile handpiece 

available. Experienced, 

reliable and honest. Ph 03 

312 1214 or 021 267 4025. 

SHOE REPAIRS, key cutting, 

engraving, giftware. 

10 years experience. 

BESK, 683 Main North 

Road, Belfast. Telephone 

027 311 3423. 

Delta Electrical 

Working and Living in 

North Canterbury 

Commercial |Residential 

Alarms |Home Theatre 

General Maintenance 

Ph 03 322 9931 

deltaelectricalnz@gmail.com 

2203241 


PAINT & wallpaper 

services. Wayne Bryant. 

Exterior, interior, qualified 

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

RANGIORA Rubbish 

Removal and RRR skips. 

concrete Wheelie bins any frequency 

and skips from 1.5 cube to 

9cube. Skips and wheelie 

bins for any use, rubbish, 

greenwaste, building sites 

or just cleanups. Give us a 

phone call 313 6957 or for 

skips 021 313 255. 

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“For best results be sure to use authorised service” 

NORTHCANTERBURYAPPLIANCESERVICES 

Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810 

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027 699 5815 03 313 7933 

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Lifestyle or farm, sheep, cattle, 

horse, all types of animals. 

Fences, yards, sheds, arenas, 

shelters, runs. 

30+ years contract fencing. 

Steve is available to help with 

your design &planning. 

Ph office03312 4747 

Delivered to more homes 

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other publication. 

The best read paper in 

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2091848 

SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

Under New Management 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

2130820 

2152265 

Pride &Quality Painting 

&Decorating Services 

20 yrs exp, fast and friendly 

service. For all your painting 

needs, phone: Martin 310 

6187 or 021 128 9867 

Roof Painting 

Moss Spraying 

Ph Peter 

313 0022 

allroofs.co.nz 

2202007 

VALUATION 

Specialising in North Canterbury. 

Contact Geoff at 

Maxwell Valuation. Phone 

03 310 8541 or email 

geoff@maxval.co.nz. 

1913020

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2005ToyotaFielder 

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2008 Toyota Ractis 

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2009 Toyota Wish 


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2007ToyotaVitz 

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•ClimateControl 

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8,995 

2015Toyota Yaris ZR 

2017 CamryHybrid Atara 

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2018 Corolla GX 

•New Shape 2.0LPetrolAuto, 

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2014 Toyota Aqua Hybrid 


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2013Toyota Aqua 

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2012 Toyota Yaris Sedan 


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2018 Toyota Yaris GX 

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2007CorollaAuris 


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2019 Corolla ZR Hybrid 


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•Toyota SafetySense $ 

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$140 p/w –total cost $36,598 

•Leather/Suede, Ex-demo $ 35,995 

2013Toyota 

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•ElectricWindows,Air con $ 13,995 

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2016 ToyotaRav4Limited 

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FOR MAYOR 

We need an enthusiastic leader who knows our district. I’m committed to 

Waimakariri and have 15 years of Council experience. Ipossess an indepth 

understanding of current issues, along with strong Council working 

relationships which ensures asmooth transition to anew mayor. 

Waimakariri’s population could reach 

75,000 within 10 years. An estimated 

25 percent population increase 

requires experienced leadership. 

We must plan for growth, hold costs 

and minimise rate rises. 

In addition to my Council role, Ienjoy working with communities including 

Rangiora Promotions, patron North Canterbury Musical Society, Chair 

Friends of Rangiora Town Hall and Chair Kaiapoi Art Expo. 

Iwant to create closer connections between community and Council, 

and if elected mayor, I’ll hold regular drop-in sessions for residents 

to share their views. 

My experience, energy, approachable nature and 

commitment to community organisations, combined 

with long-term Council experience, makes me 

“the best choice for mayor”. 


03 3103156 / 021906 437 dan@dangordon.co.nz DanGordon.co.nz

Out and about in Waimakariri 

Laying awreath onAnzac Day with fellow 

councillors in Kaiapoi. 

Tackling Waimakariri’s traffic congestion. 

Supporting the campaign for after-hours 

healthcare services. 

I’m proud ofworking with the community torestore the West Eyreton 

War Memorial Arch. 

At Oxford Art Gallery with co-founder Brent Firkin. 

Responsive to residents’ concerns. 


Opening the new Rangiora Eye Care Building. 

At the opening the Kaiapoi Art Expo as chair 

of the event. 

03 3103156 / 021906 437 dan@dangordon.co.nz DanGordon.co.nz

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Today weare amulti-award winning build team 

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RANGIORA MOTOR GROUP

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BEAST MODE. 

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PER MONTH * 

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*Mitsubishi Motors Financial Services lending criteria applies. Drive away price for the Triton VRX 2wd Auto is$41,990, excluding On Road and vehicle preparation costs of $1,100, orfinanced, over 60months 

with monthly payments of $675.00, with a$8,398 deposit required, plus OnRoads and vehicle preparation costs.Total amount payable overthe term $48,937.14 at afixed rate of6.5%, plus On Roads and vehicle 

preparation costs.Drive awayprice forthe Triton VRX 4wdAuto is$49,990,excluding On Road andvehicle preparation costs of $1,100,orfinanced, over60months with monthly payments of $799.00, with a$9,998 

deposit required, plus On Roads and vehicle preparation costs.Total amount payable overthe term $58,050.54 at afixed rate of6.5%, plus On Roads and vehicle preparation costs. 

These totals amounts payable included Documentation Fee of$375, PPSR fee of$8.05, DOF fee of$250 and Monthly Account Keeping fee of$6. Terms and conditions apply. Excludes all lease and some fleet 

purchasers.Offer valid till 30 September 2019 or while stocks last. Christchurch Mitsubishi reserves the right to vary,extend or withdraw this offeratany time.OnRoad Costsinclude registration, WoF, 1,000km road 

user charges and afull tank of fuel and are paid when vehicle is driven away.Model shown with optional accessories available at additional cost. Visit mmnz.co.nz forfull Diamond Advantage warranty conditions. 


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Open Mon-Fri 8:00am -5:30pm, Sat 9:00am -3:00pm 

Lee Taylor 

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Mobile: 021 0242 5973 

lee.taylor@rangioramitsubishi.co.nz 

Mandy Roughton 

Sales Executive 

Mobile: 021 488 304 

mandy.roughton@rangioramitsubishi.co.nz

2WD XLS $32,990 +ORC 

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•5Star Safety 

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•LED Daytime Running Lights 

•18" Alloy Wheels 

•Sports Trim 

2WD GLX-R MANUAL $35,990 +ORC 

•2.4L Turbo Diesel Engine 

•6-Speed Manual 

•3.1T Towing Capacity 

•Forward Collision Mitigation 

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•Auto wipers and headlamps 

2.4L LS $34,490 +ORC 

•2.4L Petrol Engine 

•126kW Power 

•18" Alloy Wheels 

•Reversing Camera 

•7Seats 

Prices shown excludes on road costs, which includes registration, WoF, 1,000km road user charges (if applicable) and afull tank offuel. 

Visit mmnz.co.nz for full Diamond Advantage warranty conditions. 

Mandy Roughton 

Sales Executive 


Mobile: 021 488 304 

mandy.roughton@rangioramitsubishi.co.nz 

321 High Street, Rangiora | 03 941 3175 | rangioramotorgroup.co.nz 

Open Mon-Fri 8:00am -5:30pm, Sat 9:00am -3:00pm

North Canterbury News: September 19, 2019

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