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Thursday, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong> | Issue 864 | www.starnews.co.nz<br />

Hemp is hitting the market in New Zealand in anutritious protein bar. Earthworks have begun<br />

in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> to prepare asite for ahemp processing plant. It will be supplied by local<br />

farmers growing 150 hectares of the crop this summer. Robyn Bristow reports.<br />

Seeds sown for hemp industry<br />

Ahemp processing facility is<br />

expected to be operating near<br />

Culverden in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

by March.<br />

Earthworks have begun for<br />

the Mainland Hemp plant, 5km<br />

from Culverden.<br />

It aims to be open in time to<br />

process hemp being grown on<br />

local farms.<br />

The facility has its roots in<br />

The Brothers Green, acompany<br />

that delivered its first Hempy<br />

Bar to local New World<br />

supermarkets this week.<br />

The protein bar, which has an<br />

earthy nutty flavour like amix<br />

between hazelnuts and<br />

pumpkin seeds, is the<br />

brainchild of <strong>North</strong><br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong>­based rural banker<br />

Brad Lake, pharmacist<br />

Brendon McIntosh, and<br />

Michael Burnett, an agribusiness<br />

professional working<br />

for adairy company.<br />

All chose to quit their jobs to<br />

commit to the project.<br />

Once it gained momentum,<br />

Sam Smith, who works on his<br />

parents’ farm outside<br />

Culverden, became involved.<br />

The manufacturing plant was<br />

hatched, and contracting<br />

growers began in earnest.<br />

This season, more than 150<br />

hectares of hemp will be grown<br />

under contract on about 10<br />

family farms in the Hurunui<br />

district, opening up new<br />

opportunities for local<br />

farmers.<br />

The venture had its roots in a<br />

Foodstuffs South Islandsponsored<br />

competition, which<br />

had support from the Ministry<br />

of Awesome and the regional<br />

development agency<br />

ChristchurchNZ. It attracted 69<br />

entrants from around the<br />

country.<br />

Continued Page 2<br />

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

site of the processing plant near Culverden.<br />

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Agleaming steam cardrew<br />

plenty of attentionoutside<br />

the AnglersArms Tavern in<br />

Seftonlast week.<br />

The vehicleisa<strong>19</strong>14<br />

Stanley mountain wagon<br />

owned by LockieSmithand<br />

his father, Daniel, of<br />

Rangiora.<br />

The car is also known as<br />

KingOfThe Mountains due<br />

to its originalpurposeof<br />

carryingpassengerstoEstes<br />

Parkinthe Colorado<br />

Rockies, where theStanley<br />

Hotel still stands.<br />

The vehiclewas<br />

purchased by the Smiths in<br />

Britain at theGreatDorset<br />

Steam Fair in Augustlast<br />

year. It then tookfive<br />

monthsfor thecar to be<br />

transported to NewZealand.<br />

It is nowpart of the<br />

Smiths’ private vehicle<br />

collection andisprovingan<br />

eye­catcheronWaimakariri<br />

roads.Lockie wasout with a<br />

group of his friends in the<br />

Stanley lastFriday, visiting<br />

the Leithfield Hotel,the<br />

AshleyHotel andstopping<br />

for lunch at theAnglers<br />

ArmsTavern in Sefton on<br />

the way backtoRangiora.<br />

The stylishold steam car<br />

is ‘‘a bit of ahandful’’ to<br />

drive and blanketsare<br />

necessarytokeep<br />

Hemp to be grown on 150 hectares<br />

From Page 1<br />

Brendon and Brad picked up<br />

an $85,000 prize package as<br />

the winnersofthe competition<br />

for startup businessesmaking<br />

innovativefood products.<br />

Brendon said winning was<br />

awesome,but they were naive<br />

abouthow longitwould take<br />

to get the product to market.<br />

Theirfirst stop was witha<br />

food developer with aview to<br />

gettingthe product to market<br />

by Marchthis year.<br />

‘‘We quickly learnt that it<br />

wasn’t goingtobeeasy.’’<br />

He and Brad then decided<br />

to quit their jobstogive the<br />

venture a‘‘realgo’’. Two<br />

months later theysought the<br />

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with his father, Daniel Smith, of Rangiora, outside the Anglers Arms Tavern in Sefton.<br />

passengers warmonacold<br />

day,Lockie explains.<br />

The vehicle willbeput on<br />

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Foodstuffs alsobegan to<br />

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wantedthe productonits<br />

shelves by <strong>September</strong> 16.<br />

Baker Boys in Wainoni<br />

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eventually giving them the<br />

thumbs­uptoproducethe<br />

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‘‘Thismotivated us to go a<br />

bit harder,and squeeze our<br />

datelines,’’hesays. ‘‘It has<br />

been amassivelearning curve,<br />

but an awesome experience.’’<br />

They had to go to the Gold<br />

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packaging, which proved alot<br />

more expensivethan plastic.<br />

‘‘But we arereallypleased<br />

with the end product.’’<br />

The plant camenext, with<br />

with theSmiths’ other<br />

examples of motoring<br />

history, at amuseum<br />

complexthat Danielis<br />

Samknowing Brad at school.<br />

Samsays it is hoped that<br />

eventually the whole business<br />

will be Hurunui­based.<br />

He saysthere are plans to<br />

expand the business next year,<br />

increasing the number of<br />

hectares grown to meet<br />

demand.<br />

Plans are being made to<br />

produce more productsand<br />

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Hurunui Mayor Winton<br />

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3<br />

Water standards sure to bite<br />

By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />

The Government’sproposed<br />

nationalenvironmental<br />

standardsfor freshwater are<br />

predictedtohaveahuge<br />

impact on <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>,<br />

far beyond the farmgate.<br />

The farmingindustry is<br />

voicing its concern aboutthe<br />

financial impactonfarmers,<br />

communities, and businesses<br />

that rely on the spend from the<br />

ruralsector to survive.<br />

Farmers and farming<br />

leaders are critical of the<br />

apparent haste to implement<br />

the standards.<br />

Thereisalso concernsthat<br />

so muchmis­informationwas<br />

now circulating aboutthe<br />

freshwater document thatit<br />

was almost dividing<br />

communities, where farmers<br />

were being labelled the bad<br />

guys by communitiesthathad<br />

grownout of servicing the<br />

industry.<br />

Hawarden farmerDan<br />

Hodgen says, giventhe sizeof<br />

the document and its potential<br />

impacts,the eight­week<br />

consultation period provided<br />

by the Government was ‘‘pretty<br />

cynical and very, very<br />

disappointing’’.<br />

Dan, who is also <strong>North</strong><br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong>Federated<br />

Farmers senior vice­president<br />

and on the national meat and<br />

wool executive council, says<br />

only threefarmer meetings<br />

were being held in the South<br />

Island by the Ministry for the<br />

Environmenttodiscussthe<br />

proposals, but nonewould be<br />

northofAshburton.<br />

‘‘It’s really disappointing<br />

from agovernmentthat is<br />

trying to convince us that it<br />

Jamie McFadden<br />

doesn’t hate farmers.’’<br />

Dan says there hasbeen a<br />

hugeamount of work doneby<br />

farmersinthe Hurunui<br />

district.<br />

‘‘There has beenalot of cool<br />

stuff done to protect waterways<br />

and wetlands voluntarily, but a<br />

lot of thatisnow goingtocome<br />

backtobite them. It is<br />

frustrating.’’<br />

The Government needs to<br />

workwith farmers, not against<br />

them, he says. Many farmers<br />

had changed their practices in<br />

response to water quality<br />

issues.<br />

‘‘A lot of community­led work<br />

is beingdone in<br />

neighbourhoods and on farms.<br />

It is goingtotakeaperiodof<br />

timetosee the fullbenefits of<br />

it.<br />

‘‘Regulators seem to think<br />

thatwriting something down<br />

on paper is more important<br />

thantaking action. It is like<br />

doing afarm plan and having it<br />

audited.Actions are going to<br />

makethe change,not words,’’<br />

he says.<br />

Rural Advocacy Network<br />

chairman Jamie McFadden<br />

saysthe proposals are a<br />

‘‘shocker’’.<br />

‘‘Ithas so manyimpractical<br />

rules, and if implemented as is,<br />

would send many of our<br />

farmersbroke —not to<br />

mention ratepayers too.Itis<br />

particularly harshonour most<br />

environmentallyprogressive<br />

farmers,’’hesays.<br />

Jamie, whohas studied the<br />

document,says all wetlands<br />

havetobefenced off from<br />

cattle, deer and pigs. ‘‘This is<br />

all farms —plains, hill and<br />

highcountry. Many hill and<br />

highcountry farmers have 20 to<br />

50 wetlands,some up to 100.<br />

Veryfew are fenced.<br />

‘‘So, once again, those<br />

farmersthat have left natural<br />

areas on their land are being<br />

penalised by government<br />

policy, whereas those farms<br />

thathave previouslycleared<br />

all bushand wetlands are free<br />

of regulation.<br />

‘‘Themessagethis<br />

government is sending is, if<br />

farmers haveleft natural areas<br />

on their land, then they willbe<br />

burdenedwith regulation.<br />

Expect the same from the<br />

nationalpolicy statement on<br />

biodiversity.<br />

‘‘There are araft of rules<br />

proposed not only in wetlands,<br />

but also on farmed areas<br />

Dan Hodgen ... ‘‘It’s really disappointing from agovernment that<br />

is trying to convince us that it doesn’t hate farmers.’’<br />

PHOTO: FILE<br />

surrounding wetlands.These<br />

farmersneedadviceand<br />

supporttohelp them protect<br />

wetlands, not abig stick.’’<br />

Jamie says all farmersare<br />

affected by the freshwater<br />

proposals.<br />

‘‘However, thosefarmers<br />

that havechosen to not<br />

intensively develop their<br />

propertiesand instead run low<br />

environmental impactfarms<br />

are being punished by rules<br />

that severely constrain their<br />

future options and strip away<br />

the valueoftheir carefully<br />

nurtured landasset.<br />

‘‘Intensive farms are also<br />

being hardhit, particularlyin<br />

some areas wheresignificant<br />

nitrogen reductionsare being<br />

sought. Thesefarmers,ingood<br />

faith,went through proper<br />

consent processes and upon<br />

receiving those consentsspent<br />

millions developing their<br />

properties,only to havethe rug<br />

pulledfromunder their feet.<br />

‘‘Yes,farmers need to make<br />

changes where theirfarming<br />

activities have causedserious<br />

water qualityproblems, but<br />

thereneeds to be afairer<br />

process.<br />

‘‘Does anyoneinpolicythink<br />

aboutthe consequences?’’ he<br />

says.<br />

Hurunui MayorWinton<br />

Dalley, who has been afarmer<br />

all his life,says the measures<br />

will affecturban ratepayersas<br />

well,particularlythrough<br />

having to upgrade town water<br />

supplies.<br />

‘‘Some small towns could be<br />

looking at millions of dollars<br />

just to make arelatively minor<br />

improvement in water<br />

quality,’’ he says.<br />

‘‘It could cost $10,000a<br />

household in some towns.’’<br />

But the costsdon’t stop<br />

there. Aside from the hugecost<br />

to farmers, particularly with<br />

fencing and the difficulties that<br />

ariseonhill and high country<br />

farms, hundreds, if not<br />

thousands of peoplewill have<br />

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Powering up ... Rangiora New Life School pupils are busy building four machines to enter in this year’s Evolocity Challenge.<br />

Power to the pupils: Students gear up<br />

By DAVID HILL<br />

Rangiora New Life School<br />

pupils are powering up for next<br />

month’s Evolocity Challenge.<br />

The school is building four<br />

electric­powered vehicles to<br />

compete in the <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

regional competition on<br />

November 2.<br />

It plans to send at least one to<br />

the national event in Hamilton<br />

later in the month.<br />

Technology teacher Graham<br />

Lamb says the school is entering<br />

four vehicles across four<br />

classes.<br />

He says his pupils also have<br />

an old vehicle built by Rangiora<br />

High School students four years<br />

ago, which was bought off<br />

TradeMe for practising on and<br />

to gain inspiration.<br />

Mr Lamb says Evolocity was<br />

started in <strong>Canterbury</strong> in 2014<br />

with backing from the<br />

University of <strong>Canterbury</strong>. It has<br />

since spread to other regions.<br />

‘‘It opens up students to<br />

possible futures in engineering<br />

and teaches them about<br />

sustainability. Electric vehicles<br />

are the future.’’<br />

The average person who<br />

drives 12,000km to 15,000km a<br />

year will burn more than 40,000<br />

litres of petrol —the equivalent<br />

to one petrol tanker load —over<br />

their lifetime.<br />

He believes more than half of<br />

the 13 pupils involved in the<br />

project will go on to study<br />

engineering at university, while<br />

others will go into trades,<br />

computer work, and one intends<br />

to pursue amedical degree.<br />

‘‘They are all on their second<br />

or third time round and this<br />

competition allows them to<br />

rebuild vehicles, so they can<br />

strip vehicles back and make<br />

PHOTO:DAVID HILL<br />

them better, more efficient and<br />

faster.’’<br />

Vehicles are tested on race<br />

performance, innovation,<br />

appearance, design and<br />

presentation.<br />

Races include head to head<br />

drag racing and deceleration,<br />

fastest time around acircuit, an<br />

economy run, agymkhana and a<br />

controller event.<br />

The pupils will run acar wash<br />

fundraiser on the vacant car lot<br />

on the corner of Blackett and<br />

Good Streets on the next two<br />

Saturdays from 10am to 4pm,<br />

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The opportunityisavailable<br />

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She saysthe council has<br />

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‘‘Households will have a<br />

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The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

5<br />

Ataste of grass-roots<br />

politics in Waipara<br />

By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />

Toka Te Taua took abit of following. He<br />

was an orator on the move with ahuge<br />

interestinwater.Vince Daly was just as<br />

peeved aboutwaterquality and its<br />

potential cost to ratepayers as those asking<br />

the questions. Fiona Harris madeno<br />

bonesabout the stateofthe footpathin<br />

Waipara and her growth as asitting<br />

councillor.<br />

Stephen Carr, abusy person, saidhehad<br />

apassion for his localHurunui<br />

community, and had drive and<br />

enthusiasm.<br />

All four are east ward candidates in the<br />

Hurunui District Council elections,and<br />

were first up at aMeet the Candidates<br />

meeting in the Waipara Hall last<br />

Wednesday evening. Agood number of<br />

locals turnedout.<br />

The mayoral candidates opened the<br />

second act.Marie Black saidshe offered<br />

calm,sensible leadership. JuliaMcLean<br />

focused on aresilient, empowered<br />

community.<br />

PeggyBurrows emphasisedher track<br />

record in governance, resilience and<br />

integrity.<br />

It was getting pretty late by the time the<br />

thirdact began. Somesaw the five­minute<br />

breakbefore candidatesfor the <strong>North</strong><br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong> constituencyofEnvironment<br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong> took the podium as achance to<br />

slip into the darkness.<br />

Overall, there was much to enthuse<br />

about, plenty to clap aboutand plentyto<br />

thinkabout before postal ballotpapers<br />

starttoappearinmailboxes in the next<br />

few days.<br />

Most displayedanintimate knowledge<br />

of the district,its infrastructure andits<br />

needs.<br />

Waterand its quality, or lack thereof,<br />

was high on everyone’s agenda.<br />

Only Vince bravely pointed out the<br />

millionsneeded to meet the new water<br />

standardsand how much thatwas goingto<br />

affect ratepayers’pockets.<br />

Inevitably, childcare arose.Child care<br />

is Julia’s baby.She is passionateabout<br />

encouraging more ‘‘diversity’’ around the<br />

council and sees the paymentasameans<br />

to free up youngpeople to standfor<br />

council.<br />

Unfortunately, she thoughtany childcare<br />

payment the Remuneration Authority<br />

had set maxed out at $6000per member,<br />

no matter how many children that person<br />

had. The policy debated by the councilat<br />

its Junemeeting —straight from the<br />

RemunerationAuthority —states it is<br />

$6000per childuptothe age of 14. Julia<br />

was unfortunate in not being abletoattend<br />

that meeting.<br />

The chairman, Ben Kepes,tookJulia’s<br />

word that it was $6000 amember, despite<br />

Mariesaying it was $6000 per child. Marie<br />

addedthat, despiteitbeing votedout by<br />

the council,itwould be up for debate<br />

againwhen the new councilwas elected.<br />

Peggystoodshoulder­to­shoulder with<br />

Julia, literally, in supportofher bid to<br />

attract diversity around the table.<br />

Meanwhile, the council has voted<br />

againstpaying for child care of up to $6000<br />

per child per member, per year, up to the<br />

age of 14.<br />

Climatechange,and signing up to a<br />

climate­change emergency,did not gain a<br />

lot of traction, whileaquestionontourism,<br />

and its impact on climate, was muddied in<br />

translation.<br />

The old Waipara tipwas discussed.<br />

Vince said the council had fundsset aside<br />

and it monitoredold dumpsites to ensure<br />

they werenot aproblem.<br />

Julia wrapped up by saying she wanted<br />

everyonetohave agood experience when<br />

they interacted with thecouncil. She<br />

believed therewas a‘‘culture’’that<br />

needed addressed within the organisation<br />

so everyone was treated with respect.<br />

Peggy emphasisedgood governance,<br />

strongleadership and the need for a<br />

strategy­driven council. The economies of<br />

the Hurunui and <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>region<br />

needed to be grown, she said.<br />

Marie saidlocal governmentwas a<br />

clumsy beastwhich could make it difficult<br />

to get peopleengaged, and keep them<br />

informed.<br />

People’s visions hadtobeweighed<br />

againstthe financialcapabilities of the<br />

district’s ratepayers,she said.<br />

People were gettingfidgety by the time<br />

it was the ECancandidates’ turn to speak.<br />

It had beenalong night and some of the<br />

audience faded intothe night. Butthe<br />

third act played out without ahitch.<br />

For those who missed the Waipara<br />

event, the Balcairn Public Hall Society is<br />

holdingaMeet The Candidates evening<br />

tomorrow, Friday, <strong>September</strong> 20, at 7pm<br />

for the three mayoral candidates, and the<br />

five standing for the South Ward.<br />

It’sahard life around acouncil table,<br />

page 6.<br />

Views aired ... Meeting chairman Ben<br />

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6 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

KAIKOURA VIEWS<br />

WINSTON GRAY, MAYOR<br />

The help keeps coming<br />

It is nearly three years since the 2016<br />

earthquake struck our area.<br />

It is hard to imagine where we stand<br />

today.<br />

Ahuge thanks must go to central<br />

government for its support, which is<br />

ongoing.<br />

Along the highway, work is still<br />

carrying on, while work in Kaikoura is<br />

really ramping up.<br />

Bridges are being built, water works<br />

are still going on, and our sewer works<br />

are being carried out at the moment.<br />

The amount of time central<br />

government spent here in the early days<br />

was an incredible story of support. Then<br />

we went through apolitical change and<br />

the support carried on.<br />

Once completed, the highway works<br />

will provide for visitors and local traffic<br />

alike, with stop­off areas, toilets and<br />

general tidying up being done.<br />

Throughout the event, local<br />

government stepped up and supported<br />

us from around the country, with staff<br />

being given to us and the community<br />

supported financially.<br />

Avote of thanks to all of you.<br />

As Inear the end of nine years being<br />

involved in local government, it is time<br />

to reflect on what has happened.<br />

The last three years loom large as far<br />

as work goes. It has been achallenge for<br />

all of us to get through.<br />

It has been difficult to minimise the<br />

impact of costs to our community as far<br />

as rates go. This has been the biggest<br />

challenge for our council.<br />

Iwould like to thank all of our council<br />

for the work they have put in and to the<br />

staff having to work through the quake.<br />

With alot of change going on, it has<br />

been difficult. Abig thank­you to you all.<br />

Locally, there have been so many<br />

people who have stood up to support the<br />

community.<br />

Iremember the first few weeks where<br />

locals just turned up and made things<br />

happen, with the delivery of goods to<br />

people, as well as water delivered<br />

around the town and to coastal areas.<br />

There was so much going on.<br />

Abig thanks to Mark Fissenden for<br />

pushing the container mall at the west<br />

end of town.<br />

This has been agame­changer for the<br />

community and keeps visitors in town<br />

spending money, which supports the<br />

whole community.<br />

There is so much still to do and Iam<br />

confident that we will be in abetter<br />

place in the future.<br />

Budding cadets invited to apply<br />

for 10 Waimakariri vacancies<br />

Applications are open for the<br />

WaimakaririDistrict Council’s new<br />

CivilDefencecadets programme.<br />

The CivilDefence Emergency<br />

ManagementCadet Unitwill<br />

provide young people with achance<br />

to gain valuable skills, earnNCEA<br />

credits and getinvolvedinthe<br />

communityinanengaging way.<br />

The unit is thefirst of its kindin<br />

New Zealand and will runalongside<br />

otheryouth and cadetprogrammes<br />

in the district such as the Air<br />

Training Corps and St John’s cadets.<br />

The new programmeisfor people<br />

aged 12 to 17 and providestraining<br />

in Civil Defence and emergency<br />

managementand skills from partner<br />

emergency service agencies.<br />

The 2020 programmewill begin in<br />

February, with cadets training<br />

weeklyonTuesday eveningsfrom<br />

6pm to 8pm and having the<br />

opportunity to attend weekend<br />

camps during the year.<br />

Trainingwill include visitsto<br />

local emergency service agencies,as<br />

well as learning about aspects of<br />

rescue, welfare,incident<br />

management,how to use radios,<br />

navigation and leadership.<br />

There are just 10 spaces available<br />

for the 2020programme.Young<br />

peoplecan apply online on the<br />

Waimakariri District Council<br />

website or email<br />

cdem.cadets@wmk.govt.nz.<br />

Abadge designcompetition is also<br />

being run. Thoseaged 12 to 17 are<br />

encouragedtosend in their designs.<br />

Entry details can be found on the<br />

council’s website.<br />

Councils are no place<br />

for the faint-hearted<br />

By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />

Earthquake recovery across all three<br />

<strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> districtcouncils has<br />

been relentless and costly.<br />

It has takenits tollonmany, including<br />

thoseelectedtothe Waimakariri, Hurunui<br />

and Kaikoura District Councils.<br />

But all three geographically and<br />

demographically diverse councils arenow<br />

moving forward.<br />

Thosewho havehelped guide the<br />

districts through the post­quake recovery<br />

are now handing over the batonand<br />

steppingback fromlocal government.<br />

Electors will havethe opportunity to<br />

vote on who they think shouldreplace the<br />

three, three­term <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

Mayors —David AyersinWaimakariri,<br />

Winton Dalley in Hurunui, and Winston<br />

Gray in Kaikoura.<br />

Ballot papers for localgovernment<br />

elections begin to arriveinmailboxeslate<br />

next week. Voters will alsobeable to<br />

choose their favoured candidates across<br />

councils, community boards and wards.<br />

The districts vary greatly. The<br />

Waimakariridistrict has one of the fastestgrowing<br />

populations in NewZealand,<br />

particularly since the 2010­2011<br />

Christchurch earthquakes sentquake<br />

refugees in search of anew home.<br />

It also has twomain urban areas —<br />

Rangiora and Kaiapoi —with several<br />

thriving smaller rural settlements, with the<br />

two mainones, Woodend and Oxford,<br />

experiencinggrowing populations.<br />

The landscape is made up of large dairy<br />

farms, beef and sheep farms, cropping<br />

farmsand many lifestyle blocks.<br />

The Hurunui,incontrast, is asprawling<br />

ruraldistrict with two main centres—<br />

Amberley and Hanmer Springs —along<br />

with anumber of rural towns, and amix of<br />

farmsand rural lifestyle blocks.<br />

It has ahuge roadingnetwork, which a<br />

smallpopulation has to helpmaintain<br />

through rates, and growing populations in<br />

Amberley and Hanmer Springs that<br />

demand better infrastructure, which<br />

comesatacost.Added to this is the<br />

burgeoning visitor numbers that come to<br />

enjoythe vineyards, the Hanmer Springs<br />

thermal attraction, and many other niche<br />

tourist ventures.<br />

Kaikouraisavisitor destinationwith a<br />

smallpopulation whichishavingtodig<br />

deep to meet roading, infrastructure and<br />

amenity costs.Itisalso home to dairy<br />

farms, sheep,beef and deer farms, and a<br />

wide mix of businesses.<br />

It will be no easy task deciding who is<br />

best to lead these threedistricts into the<br />

three­year cycle. There are formidable<br />

line­ups in all three districts.The only<br />

certainty is thatHurunui will have its first<br />

femalemayor, withnomen amongthe<br />

candidates.<br />

Nine are seeking Waimakariri’s top job<br />

and five are chasing Kaikoura’s mayoralty.<br />

Being amayor or councillorisnot the<br />

sexiest of jobs,nor is the pay. It takes a<br />

special kind of person to wanttobeapart<br />

of local government.They are roles<br />

requiringplenty of guts,determination,<br />

patience and alot of time.<br />

It is ahuge commitmentand anyone<br />

brave enoughtoseek office has to be<br />

prepared for more than just core council<br />

business.Itisnolonger justaboutrates<br />

bills,potholes,footpaths, roads,mown<br />

verges, housing, waterand beautiful parks<br />

and reserves.<br />

Councillors today are being held to<br />

account for everything from climate<br />

change to water quality, and old or worn<br />

out infrastructure which deliverswaterto<br />

homes and carries sewageaway from<br />

them. Then there are the challenges of<br />

obtainingresource consents, providingfor<br />

visitors, and maintainingvibrant<br />

communities. It is acomplex job, wrapped<br />

in bundles of red tape and legislation set<br />

from Wellington.<br />

Local bodyrepresentatives face the<br />

challengeoftrying to satisfythe masses, on<br />

abudget dictated by how brave they are<br />

about ratesbills,and boundbythe<br />

intricacies of nationallegislationthatis<br />

increasingly costing councils andtheir<br />

ratepayers.<br />

Councillors are individuals who have<br />

been voted into theirpositions by a<br />

democratic system in whichweall havean<br />

opportunity to playapart.<br />

Many who criticise havespent no time at<br />

ameetingtosee whatreally goeson. It is<br />

usually only when they are affected by<br />

somethingthey are passionate about that<br />

they turn out, often in force, to show their<br />

contempt. Thisisoften after long drawnout<br />

consultation.<br />

Councils operateunder many legislative<br />

constraints and acode of conduct. Perhaps<br />

the day hasarrived whenwork at alocal<br />

level needs an overhaul because of rising<br />

costs,reflectedinever­growing rates bills.<br />

Already there are councilslookingover<br />

their boundaries to try to findways of<br />

working with their neighbourstomake<br />

local governmentmore efficient and less<br />

costly. It is agreat idea.<br />

Or do we justneed the Government to<br />

recognisethat it should be its jobto<br />

implement the big stuff —alongwith its<br />

rules and regulations that have anational<br />

impact—and leavethe localstuff to<br />

councils, likeitwas back in the day.<br />

Peoplecan vote as soon as ballot papers<br />

arrive. Votingcloses at noon on October 12.<br />

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8 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

Friends pitch in for hospital<br />

By RACHEL MACDONALD<br />

Oxford Hospital marks 100<br />

years next March, and the<br />

Friends of Oxford Hospital<br />

are already starting to pull<br />

together plans for areunion.<br />

New president Linda Huria<br />

hopes the gathering will draw<br />

past staff, patients, and<br />

babies born there when it was<br />

still largely amaternity<br />

service provider.<br />

She worked at the hospital<br />

for 35 years, as acook and<br />

then as ahealthcare<br />

assistant, before retiring and<br />

taking up volunteer roles in<br />

the community.<br />

‘‘I got involved with the<br />

Friends back when Iretired.<br />

I’ve had such along<br />

connection to the hospital<br />

and wanted to give something<br />

back,’’ she says.<br />

‘‘We’ve got an amazing<br />

group of ladies working to<br />

support the hospital —some<br />

are past staff, some are<br />

current staff, but we all have<br />

adeep connection.’’<br />

It’s an active group, she<br />

says, fundraising constantly<br />

to help make things easier for<br />

those passing through the<br />

hospital, as well as longerterm<br />

patients —those<br />

needing hospital­level and<br />

palliative care —who call it<br />

home.<br />

‘‘In the last two years, we<br />

have raised enough for two<br />

air­conditioning/heat pump<br />

units for the new wing of the<br />

hospital.<br />

‘‘We’ve installed new<br />

drapes and sun­blinds into<br />

some of the rooms that used<br />

to get really warm during the<br />

day, purchased sheets and<br />

duvet sets for Room 12, and<br />

added new furniture to rooms<br />

to make them feel more<br />

homely,’’ she says.<br />

And on the practical side, a<br />

Sara Steady hoist, courtesy of<br />

the Friends, is an asset for<br />

patient mobility, Linda says.<br />

Then there are the little<br />

touches.<br />

‘‘All the long­stay patients<br />

enjoy birthday cakes. We<br />

subscribe to the popular<br />

historical NZ Memories<br />

magazine as well, and<br />

distribute that to patients.<br />

The hospital is also home to<br />

Blue, the cat, and we cover all<br />

his food and vet bills,’’ she<br />

says.<br />

‘‘As the weather gets<br />

warmer, we’ll be taking<br />

patients out for bus outings<br />

too, and there are our<br />

popular fish­and­chip<br />

evenings as well.’’<br />

Come Christmas, Santa<br />

visits to deliver carols and<br />

afternoon tea. And two years<br />

ago, acake stall at the Oxford<br />

A&P Show, along with<br />

contributions from friends<br />

and staff, helped raise money<br />

for the Christchurch Hospital<br />

helipad, apotential life­saver<br />

for <strong>North</strong> Cantabrians in<br />

need of rapid response.<br />

The Friends draw on<br />

community support from<br />

donations, raffles, and sales<br />

from their remarkably varied<br />

sales table at the hospital.<br />

The next project is a<br />

medical air mattress for bedbound<br />

patients, which can be<br />

inflated and let down<br />

regularly to avoid bed sores.<br />

Then there’s the centenary<br />

to fund and organise.<br />

Any funds are always<br />

gratefully received, and if<br />

anyone knows someone who<br />

would be keen to help the<br />

hospital celebrate its 100th<br />

Years of service ... Linda Huria used to work at Oxford Hospital.<br />

Now she heads avolunteer group which helps the hospital and its<br />

patients.<br />

PHOTO: RACHEL MACDONALD<br />

anniversary, she would love<br />

an introduction, Linda says.<br />

She can be contacted on:<br />

lindahuria@xtra.co.nz or you<br />

can email:<br />

vivennegarrett@outlook.com.<br />

All donations go<br />

directly to the hospital cause.<br />

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mental wellbeing.<br />

The 8km Snap Fitness Rangiora Walk<br />

for Awarenessisbeing held for the<br />

second year on Sunday, October 6. It<br />

aims to bring people together in a<br />

friendlyenvironmentwhere mental<br />

health issues can be discussed openly,<br />

organiserJoHawley­Smith says.<br />

‘‘It’s awalk to encourage peopletobe<br />

open and talk about depression,anxiety<br />

and suicide, and the triggers leadingtoit.<br />

‘‘We had 100 peoplelast year, so we<br />

want to get at least that manythis year.’’<br />

The walks for awareness movement<br />

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friends to suicide.<br />

The movement soon spread across<br />

Australiaand has been picked up by<br />

Snap Fitness centres in New Zealand,<br />

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for the ‘‘I Am Hope’’ initiative founded by<br />

comedian MikeKing.<br />

‘‘It’s cool for us to do it locally and it’s<br />

not just for members, it’s open for<br />

anyone,’’ Jo says.<br />

She says the walk will leave from Snap<br />

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‘‘It’s well recognised that thereare<br />

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Drivers inflate<br />

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By SHELLEY TOPP<br />

New research into roadsafety<br />

and driverattitudes has found<br />

many drivers in <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

overestimate their ability and<br />

blameothers for road­safety<br />

problems.<br />

The research was done by<br />

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Waimakariri, Selwyn,<br />

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McKenzie and Waimate district<br />

councils, Environment<br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong> and the New<br />

Zealand Transport Agencyto<br />

determine region­specific<br />

attitudes and perceptions<br />

towards roadsafety.Councils<br />

across <strong>Canterbury</strong> work<br />

together to address driver<br />

problems, says Waimakariri<br />

District Mayor and <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

RegionalRoadSafety Working<br />

Groupchairman DavidAyers.<br />

‘‘Infrastructure and vehicle<br />

safety improvements, speed<br />

managementand enforcement<br />

only go so far in keepingroad<br />

userssafe,’’ he says.<br />

‘‘We still needtoensurewe<br />

have road users who take<br />

responsibility,are skilled,<br />

competent, alertand<br />

unimpaired.’’<br />

Waimakariri District Council<br />

road safety co­ordinator Kathy<br />

Graham says all drivers need to<br />

do an honest appraisal of their<br />

driving. ‘‘Many of us feel other<br />

drivers are the ones who need<br />

to drive better, or we believeit<br />

is reckless drivers, or that the<br />

people who crashare taking<br />

risks.<br />

‘‘Howeverweare regularly<br />

seeing crashes in our district<br />

involving peoplewho drive the<br />

same routeevery day. They<br />

know the area well,yet they<br />

still fail to fullystop at an<br />

intersection and don’t see<br />

another car approaching, or<br />

they are distractedand end up<br />

running off the road,<br />

sometimeswith serious<br />

consequences, particularly on<br />

our higherspeed roads.’’<br />

Forty percent of those<br />

surveyed rated their own<br />

driving ability as above<br />

average, while the same group<br />

considered 70% to be only<br />

average drivers. Nearlyhalf<br />

rated aggressive and impatient<br />

drivers, and those using<br />

cellphones,asseriousrisks.<br />

Distracted drivers and<br />

speeding drivers werealso a<br />

big concern.<br />

However, collisionsat<br />

intersectionsand hightraffic<br />

volumes were consideredthe<br />

most serious risks.<br />

Many drivers surveyed also<br />

considered road crashes and<br />

fatalities an inevitable risk of<br />

driving and were sceptical<br />

about measures seeking to<br />

changebehaviour.<br />

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that people do careaboutroad<br />

safety, particularly if theyhave<br />

children in thevehicle with<br />

them or have experiencedthe<br />

loss of aloved one due to a<br />

motor­vehiclecrash,’’ Kathy<br />

says. ‘‘We would like everyone<br />

to consider the impacts our<br />

behaviour on the road can have<br />

on others.’’<br />

No­one, she says, wantsto<br />

look back and regretanact of<br />

poor driving thatcauseda<br />

death or injury.<br />

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

Club’s <strong>Canterbury</strong> Championships on Lake Pegasus last weekend.<br />

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP<br />

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(internationalone metre)<br />

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Taking awalk is abreeze in the Waimakariri<br />

This year’s annual Breeze<br />

Walking Festival will include six<br />

Waimakariri walks.<br />

The Waimakariri District<br />

Council has collaboratedwith the<br />

Christchurch CityCouncil and the<br />

Selwyn District Council to provide<br />

more than50walks for the<br />

festival, which runsfrom<br />

<strong>September</strong>28toOctober 13.<br />

Therewill be something for all<br />

abilities and interests.<br />

The walks in Waimakaririare<br />

the Otukaikina to Waimakariri<br />

overcastconditions and showers<br />

prevailing on Saturday.<br />

‘‘We couldn’t have got aworse<br />

day weather­wise,’’the club’s<br />

resourcemanager for the event,<br />

Ian McGregor, said. ‘‘ We are<br />

happywith the turnout, not so<br />

happywith the weather.’’<br />

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the Forest Awakens Walk at<br />

TuhaitaraCoastal Park on<br />

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Reserve West Walk on October 6;<br />

the Twilight River Bird Discovery<br />

Walk along the Ashley­Rakahuri<br />

RiveronOctober 8and October<br />

10; the Wookie WalkatTuhaitara<br />

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Competitors came fromall<br />

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<strong>Canterbury</strong> Museum curators Dr Paul<br />

Scofield and Dr Vanesa De Pietri, and<br />

Dr Gerald Mayr of the Senckenberg<br />

Research Institute and Natural History<br />

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‘‘While this bird was relatively small,<br />

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complete specimens of apseudotoothed<br />

bird, but it also shows anumber of<br />

unexpected skeletal features that<br />

contribute to abetter understanding of<br />

the evolution of these enigmatic birds.’’<br />

Later pelagornithid species evolved to<br />

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measuring up to 6.4 metres across the<br />

wings.<br />

The last pelagornithid species died<br />

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before modern humans evolved.<br />

The Waipara Greensand site where<br />

the Protodontopteryx skeleton was found<br />

has yielded several important scientific<br />

discoveries in recent years, including<br />

ancient penguins and the world’s oldest<br />

tropical bird fossil.<br />

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The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

15<br />

Special guests ... Kaiapoi High School principal Bruce Kearney, front, right, was thrilled<br />

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

manager Keith O’Donohue, Waimakariri Mayoress and Mayor Marilyn and David Ayers,<br />

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Emotional workout<br />

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By DAVID HILL<br />

The opening of Kaiapoi HighSchool’s<br />

new gymnasium was emotionalinmore<br />

waysthanone.<br />

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duringhis address at the official opening<br />

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who believe the fundsshould be spent<br />

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Mr Kearney also paid tribute to<br />

retiringWaimakariri Mayor David Ayers<br />

and his wifeMarilyn for the support they<br />

have giventothe school over the last nine<br />

years.<br />

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Work on Ashley River<br />

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By SHELLEY TOPP<br />

The Ashley­Rakahuri RivercareGroup<br />

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environmental protection work on the<br />

river.<br />

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community, have led to an increase in<br />

breedingpopulations of braided­river<br />

birdsonthe Ashley­Rakahuri River,<br />

whereas most other South Island rivers<br />

are not faring as well.<br />

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internationally last year, when the<br />

groupwon the Australasian Wildlife<br />

ManagementSociety annualaward for<br />

practical wildlife management, andin<br />

2010 whenitwon the <strong>Canterbury</strong>­<br />

Aoraki Conservation Award.<br />

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success has beendependent on good<br />

public awarenessand support from the<br />

Waimakariri community, service<br />

groups and land management decisionmakers.<br />

Trapping predatorsisthe group’s<br />

predominant field activity,for which<br />

many volunteersare needed.<br />

‘‘We havewelcomedincreased<br />

recognition, leading to morevolunteers<br />

offering to maintainasignificant<br />

extension of ourtrap lines,’’ trapping<br />

co­ordinator PeterWhitehead says.<br />

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also playedanimportant role, with<br />

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bait to trap­making materials, plus<br />

ongoing financial supportfrom the<br />

group’s onlysponsor, Karikaas Natural<br />

Dairy ProductsinLoburn.<br />

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invasion remains aconsiderable<br />

challenge. To thisend, members have<br />

beenworking with Environment<br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong>and the Department of<br />

Conservationtoresearch bestpractice<br />

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shingleextraction can benefitthe river,<br />

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yearinto the weedproblemwill<br />

eventually prove useful New Zealandwide.<br />

Four­wheel­drive activity on the<br />

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keepthe birdssafe, withsome serious<br />

breaches of the Wildlife Act occurring<br />

lastyear.<br />

‘‘The groupworkswith ECan to<br />

advise and restrictriverbed vehicle<br />

access during the nestingseason<br />

(<strong>September</strong> to February),but ultimately<br />

it is only publicacceptance of the need<br />

to eliminate thisdisturbance that will<br />

see this threat removed,’’the group’s<br />

chairman,Nick Ledgard, says.<br />

Lastyear, ashort film, Rakahuri<br />

Rescue,was madetodescribe the work<br />

doneonthe river. It can be seen on the<br />

group’s website,arrg.org.nz.<br />

Show continues to bloom<br />

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Floral Art <strong>North</strong><br />

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Entriesclose at 8pm on<br />

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The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

In brief<br />

23<br />

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Earlybird entriesfor the<br />

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The Vine Run, on January<br />

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Valley and out to sea.<br />

OrganiserMike Donaldson<br />

says the extra distance has<br />

been added to appeal to a<br />

broader and more<br />

competitive rangeof<br />

athletes.Itisopen only to<br />

runners.<br />

However,the 6km and<br />

10km walk/runs will cater for<br />

all otherlevels of fitness and<br />

offers people the chance to<br />

have abit of fun, dress up, or<br />

form agroupand enjoysome<br />

team bonding.<br />

Mike says the start time for<br />

both of thesecourses has<br />

been broughtforward halfan<br />

hour to 9.30am in abid to<br />

avoidthe heatofthe day.<br />

But, aside from the 18km<br />

eventand the earlier start,<br />

little has changed, he says.<br />

All proceeds willgotothe<br />

New ZealandBrain<br />

Research Institute,with<br />

$26,000 being donated last<br />

year, and $18,000the first<br />

year the eventwas held.<br />

Atent willprovide an<br />

additionalshaded area for<br />

peoplefinishing the event so<br />

they can relax, enjoy the<br />

music fromastring quartet<br />

and the Kaiapoi Brass Band,<br />

and enjoy apicnic lunchon<br />

the shelteredlawnsat<br />

PegasusBay Winery.<br />

Food options will be<br />

available, along witharange<br />

of PegasusBay wines. People<br />

are welcome to bring their<br />

own picnic, Mike says.<br />

Around 550 entered the<br />

last event,but Mike hopes<br />

more will come alongthis<br />

time, with the areacapable of<br />

accommodating1000people.<br />

Mike, who is co­director of<br />

the run with his sister­in­law<br />

Di Donaldson, has modelled<br />

the eventonthe Saint Clair<br />

Marathon in Marlborough,<br />

which started with200 to 300<br />

people. It grewyearonyear,<br />

and it is hoped the VineRun<br />

will alsocontinue to expand.<br />

The early bird pricingfor<br />

those over 18 is $65,while<br />

under­18s are $35.Children<br />

under 13 mustbewith an<br />

adult at all times.<br />

From October 1, the entry<br />

fee will increaseto$75 and<br />

$40.<br />

Every competitorover 18<br />

will receiveabottle of<br />

Pegasus Bay wine.<br />

The PegasusBay Winery<br />

and Vineyard is afamily<br />

affair, with the Donaldson<br />

familyseriously involved in<br />

wine sincethe early <strong>19</strong>70s.<br />

They are pioneers of the<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>wine<br />

region.<br />

Ivan Donaldsonhas beena<br />

Day in the country ... Entrants in last year’s VineRun.<br />

member of the New Zealand<br />

Brain ResearchInstitute<br />

board since 2006 and<br />

established Friends of the<br />

NZBRI to raisefunds for<br />

neurological research.<br />

He has had adistinguished<br />

career as an associate<br />

professor and consultant<br />

PHOTO: SUPPLIED<br />

neurologist. He is also awine<br />

writer and winejudge, and<br />

overseesviticulture and<br />

winestyles, starting the<br />

vineyard whileholdingdown<br />

his day job.<br />

His family is deeply<br />

involved in the winery in a<br />

range of roles.<br />

Fuel price war<br />

Rangiora motorists have been enjoying some of<br />

the cheapest fuel in the country after the<br />

opening of the town’s NPD service station.<br />

NPD’s sharp opening fuel prices saw its<br />

competitors enter the fray, leaving motorists the<br />

winners. Drivers were quick to take advantage,<br />

topping up vehicles and containers. Headline<br />

fuelprices were, on average, 25 cents alitre<br />

cheaper than further afield, before any card or<br />

voucherdiscounts were applied.<br />

Blue <strong>September</strong><br />

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey wants <strong>North</strong><br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong> men to talk about prostate cancer.<br />

He says ‘‘Blue <strong>September</strong>’’isachance to raise<br />

awareness. ‘‘We need men to become more<br />

aware of it and to raise awareness for wives and<br />

partners, because, as we know, they arethe ones<br />

talking about important healthissues and<br />

making appointments with GPs. It’s about<br />

making sure men are aware of the risks and<br />

making sure they’re getting regular checks.’’<br />

For more information about Blue <strong>September</strong> go<br />

to blueseptember.org.nz, or to learn more about<br />

prostatecancer go to prostate.org.nz.<br />

Lost and found<br />

The following property is reported as lost to the<br />

police in the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> area (Rangiora<br />

unless stated): Amale’s gold wedding band, a<br />

gold ring with eight diamonds and three<br />

sapphires, ablack wallet, ablack Samsung 10<br />

cellphone in ablack case, ablack sportsbagwith<br />

clothes,makeupand aMacbook, aRed Olympus<br />

CG5 camera (Cheviot), and adark wallet<br />

(Kaiapoi).<br />

The following property is at the Rangiora<br />

Police Station (unlessstated otherwise): Abow<br />

ring, an iPhone 5inapurple case and aman’s<br />

silver signet ring.<br />

HĀPUKUBRIDGE UPCOMING NIGHT CLOSURES<br />

HāpukuBridge, just north of Kaikōura, needs some structural repairstothe piles and to<br />

do this safely we need to close the bridgefor up to twohourswhile we lift and lowerthe<br />

bridgedecks. This will be done at night when traffic volumes arelow,tominimise any<br />

disruption to road users.<br />

To reducethe impact of traffic loading on the<br />

bridgeitiscurrently one-way with aspeed limit<br />

of 30km. This will remain in placeuntil the<br />

completion of the bridgerepairs.<br />

Therepair workswill requirejacking up the<br />

bridgedecksby10mm so that we can work on<br />

the bearings underneath. Thebridgehas three<br />

deckseach supportedbyfour piers.Work will<br />

not be visible from the road as we areworking<br />

under the bridge.<br />

Work is not weather dependent. Provision will be<br />

made foremergency services.<br />

When: Starting in the early hoursof<br />

Tuesday24<strong>September</strong> and then every<br />

Tuesdayfor 13 weeks(last closure<br />

17 December)<br />

Time: Between midnight and 2am,<br />

each Tuesday.<br />

TRAVELLING TO THE<br />

KAIKŌURA HOP?<br />

Prepare forextratraffic on the<br />

road over The Kaikōura Hop weekend<br />

18 –22<strong>September</strong> 20<strong>19</strong>.<br />

Forthose of youtravelling, pleaseexpect<br />

delays.Trafficwill still be down to one lane<br />

at some sites, with stop/goortrafficlights<br />

in place. Thetraveltimebetween<br />

Christchurchand Picton is still expected<br />

to be 5½hoursbut allow plentyoftime<br />

in caseofdelays.Between Clarenceand<br />

Kaikōuratherewill be approximately two<br />

shortstops. BetweenOaroand Kaikōura<br />

therewill be three.<br />

Thingscan changeatshortnotice so<br />

please checkreal-timetravelinformation:<br />

call 08004HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)<br />

or visit www.nzta.govt.nz/p2c.<br />

Enjoythe event!


LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS<br />

24 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

Kiaora,mynameisJay Webb andI’m seekingyourvote<br />

for the Mayor and Councillor of the Rangiora-Ashley<br />

ward.<br />

The Waimakariri district is facing many immediate<br />

and long-term challenges that need to be confronted<br />

and dealt with effectively without the burden ofeverincreasingrates<br />

rises.<br />

It is time the current councillors stopped virtue<br />

signalling about how many boards they sit on and put<br />

words into action asfar toooften wesee them showing<br />

ablatant lack of respecttowards thecommunity andthe<br />

concerns residents bringtothem.<br />

The ‘steadyaswego’ approachisnot workingand those<br />

that promise tokeep the status quo are the ones that<br />

don’thavethe resident’sbestinterestsatheart.<br />

With climate change and water policy going through<br />

parliament andECAN at themomentstrongleadership<br />

is required to ensure that the rural sector, business and<br />

local communities do not collapse under the weight of<br />

legislationand regulations.<br />

2<strong>19</strong>7522<br />

JayWebb<br />

Standing for Mayor -Waimakariri District, and Councillor of the Rangiora-Ashley ward.<br />

There is no doubt that the climate ischanging, and<br />

smart policy is needed with<br />

consultation from all areas ofthe<br />

community as it’s about striking the<br />

rightbalanceofenvironmental and<br />

social policytominimiseeconomic<br />

impact whilst securing the future<br />

of the Waimakariri district by<br />

cleaning up our waterways,<br />

promoting biodiversity ,improving<br />

public transportand gettingmoney<br />

out of politics.<br />

Some of my Policy highlights:<br />

•Investigating light rail options<br />

forthe region<br />

• Removing barriers to<br />

affordable housing and tiny<br />

home use<br />

• Bringing accountability and<br />

honestytoforefrontofcouncil operations<br />

•Assessing all expenditure and projects onthe<br />

books forratepayer savings<br />

I challenge all candidates<br />

running to release all expenses<br />

and donations information before<br />

the release of the voting papers on<br />

<strong>September</strong> 20sothat the residents<br />

can make an informed decision<br />

especiallywithall thenew projects<br />

goingoninthe region they deserve<br />

to know if ‘special interest’ groups<br />

are trying to gain influence or<br />

information in the decision<br />

making of thecouncil. Pay forplay<br />

politics has no place in the district<br />

as we’ve seen current councillors<br />

getintroublefor this before.<br />

Avote for Jay Webb is avote for<br />

practical solutions to the regions<br />

development challenges without digging further into<br />

theratepayers’ pockets.<br />

He mea ke, he tangata hou ekite ana itepono ehuna<br />

anaitepuehu otewaa me ngamahitorangapu.<br />

Itewaetipu haere ana te rohe oWaimakariri me te<br />

maha onga paapori, taiao, whakawhanaketangamenga<br />

take raru,kua taekitewhakaaro whakamua,kitewhai<br />

inga wero epaana ki te hapori.<br />

Ko te utu enohoana ki NiuTireni ko te takahi otekore<br />

korero,metekoreerite ki te akiaki inga kiwisiiara, me<br />

te hungawhakaraerae ki te nama me te wehengahapori.<br />

Ko te pooti mo JayWebb he pooti mo ngawhakahoahoa<br />

Huringa metearorau ki nga raru otetakiwa kaore i<br />

te tika otekaupapa torangapu meterīpene whero.<br />

Ma te whai korero mo te whakahaere kaupapa mete<br />

whaiwhakaaro kei aautetaraiwa, nga pukenga mete<br />

hihiko ki te arahiitekaunihera oteroheoWaimakariri<br />

emahi tahi ana ki te hanga itetino pai, tekaunihera e<br />

arotahiana ki te hapori iNiu Tireni me te rohe paikite<br />

noho,kitewhakatipu me temahipakihi.<br />

jay4mayor.co.nz<br />

Authorised by Jay Webb, 1709 Cust Road, Cust<br />

Natalie Leary<br />

Standing for Mayor of Waimakariri District Council &<br />

Councillor for the Kaiapoi Woodend Ward<br />

Kia ora koutou katoa, koNatalie<br />

Leary toku ingoa, I am<br />

standing for Mayor<br />

of the Waimakariri<br />

District Council<br />

and Councillor<br />

for the Kaiapoi<br />

Woodend Ward.<br />

My first job inmy<br />

teen years, was<br />

with the district<br />

council and that<br />

was working at the<br />

WoodendForestry.<br />

Imeet myhusband<br />

and started a family,<br />

living in Rangiora forsome<br />

time, moving to Woodend,<br />

then Loburn. Finally moving to<br />

Kaiapoiand Istill reside here today.<br />

Iwas involvedinmanycommunity projects,<br />

including TeKohanga Reo, teaching TeReo<br />

at Primary Schools, Netball, Basketball,<br />

RugbyLeague andTouch.<br />

As my children grew up, Ijoined many<br />

committees. Learningtreasurer andsecretary<br />

duties, and all the other jobs that come with<br />

theterritory of runningagood committee.<br />

Ihave always been interested inpolitics<br />

and now, Iam able to pursue this dream of<br />

mine. Iampassionateabout cleanwater,safer<br />

roads, better and cheaper transport, youth<br />

direction, elderly and handicap assistance,<br />

rates, supporting local businesses and all<br />

2<strong>19</strong>8326<br />

other areas that make a great<br />

community.<br />

Iwould set upsmall<br />

communities of tiny<br />

homesfor emergency<br />

housing, I would<br />

see Civil Defence<br />

in secondary<br />

schools, I<br />

would put more<br />

resources into our<br />

local voluntary<br />

services, and work<br />

closer with the<br />

community to support<br />

their interests and<br />

needs, including working<br />

closely with the local Iwi to<br />

make our district self-sufficient<br />

in areas of, solar power, horticultural areas,<br />

waterretention systems andmore.<br />

This isanopportunity to really put the<br />

Waimakariri District Council onthe world<br />

map.<br />

It is time for achange, new ideas, common<br />

sense and keeping our councils feet on the<br />

ground though true leadership. Iam hard<br />

working, reliable andhonest. Iamthatleader.<br />

Vote Natalie Leary.<br />

Iamavailable todiscuss any ideas or issues<br />

that concern you and open tosuggestions.<br />

Iwill be avoice for the people and look<br />

forwardtoworking foryou.<br />

Ka kite ano.<br />

Authorised by Natalie Leary,157 OhokaRoad, Kaiapoi<br />

Robbie Brine<br />

Standing for Mayor -Waimakariri District<br />

My partner Jessica aged 54and Iat57offer<br />

maturity andexperience.<br />

Jess is aswimming teacher at Dudley. Our<br />

children were raised in Rangiora and our<br />

grandchildren aregrowing up in Kaiapoi.<br />

My professionalcareerof38years has been<br />

servingthe community andwith21yearson<br />

councilIam thelongest servingWaimakariri<br />

Councillor.<br />

During this time, I have been part of<br />

every major decision our council has made.<br />

Our district has doubled in population<br />

and continues to grow. This could not<br />

have happened without serious council<br />

investment.<br />

Sewage,water andwasteschemes have been<br />

updated. Dudley and Oxford Pools replaced<br />

and Kaiapoi Pool upgraded, artificial sports<br />

turfs, newand upgradedrecreationreserves.<br />

Sports grounds have been expanded and we<br />

are about to get anew multi-sport indoor<br />

facility.<br />

The earthquakes were tragic but also<br />

provided opportunity. Our insurance<br />

coveredreplacementnot betterment,council<br />

chosetorebuild andrepairbetter. Ourtown<br />

centres, Kaiapoi Service Centre-Library,<br />

advanced regeneration areasare examples.<br />

Our continuing challenge is roading and I<br />

strongly supported the Townsend, Fernside,<br />

Flaxton bypass. Iamalso astrong advocate<br />

forthe east Woodendbypassand roundabout<br />

access from Rangiora Woodend Road onto<br />

SH1takingpressure off Southbrook.<br />

As Mayormyprioritieswillbekeeping rates<br />

affordable, ahealthy and safe community,<br />

managing growth with infrastructureand<br />

2<strong>19</strong>7532<br />

encouraging private investment. Roading<br />

and congestion will continue to be a<br />

challenge.<br />

Creating an environment that encourages<br />

business tomove into our district means<br />

more local jobs andlesscommuting.<br />

Iamyet to meet acouncillor who likes<br />

putting rates up and Iamnodifferent. The<br />

only pledge Ican make is that Iwill look at<br />

everylineiteminour budgets andencourage<br />

whatever savings possible. Iwill not stop<br />

investing inour district, ifwedon’t invest<br />

then whyshouldanybodyelse?<br />

Our District is abrilliant, safe and vibrant<br />

place to live,Iwanttokeepitthatway.<br />

Authorised by RBrine, 9Rickton Place, Rangiora<br />

I’m 34 years old, grew up in Waikuku, attended<br />

Rangiora High School and love being part of<br />

the Waimakariri District.<br />

Iserved in the NZ Army as asoldier and<br />

an officer and now offer you my service<br />

as Mayor.<br />

If elected my focus will be on providing afresh<br />

new leadership style for the council and the<br />

community, one that will stand upand take<br />

responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of<br />

the district, one based on the core values of<br />

courage, loyalty, integrity and pursuit of<br />

excellence -not politics.<br />

My background as an army officer has<br />

provided mewith the experience needed to<br />

lead both the council and the community.<br />

Ipossess the passion, energy and<br />

motivation togo above and beyond the<br />

call of duty and work hard tomake our<br />

district asafer, less stressful and happier<br />

place to live.<br />

SANDERSON<br />

FOR<br />

MAYOR<br />

www.sanderson4mayor.nz<br />

Authorised by: Oliver Sanderson,<br />

1473 Main <strong>North</strong> Road, Waikuku 7473


LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS<br />

The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

25<br />

Wendy Doody<br />

Standing for Mayor Waimakariri District Council, Councillor for Oxford-Ohoka Ward<br />

Having spent 15 years as Councillor, Hurunui<br />

District for 9years and 6years in the Waimakariri<br />

District, it has given meagood balance working for<br />

communities with differentideas andrequirements.<br />

Having livedmostofmylifeinarural environment<br />

Ihave anappreciation of what aRural Community<br />

requires compared to large community requirements<br />

and desires for their lifestyle in rapidly growing<br />

towns.<br />

With communities settlinginRural lifestyle blocks,<br />

theissues of dust from vehicles has become aproblem<br />

forhomes owners near theroadingnetwork,wehave<br />

solved this problem for three communities by using<br />

the Private /Public 50% partnership in getting roads<br />

sealed, Thongcaster/Browns Rock Roads Oxford,<br />

Barkers Road Loburn and Browns Road/<strong>North</strong> Eyre<br />

Road Swannanoa, Iwas amember ofthe Hearing<br />

Panelssolvingissues forveryappreciative ratepayers.<br />

The need for anIndoor Court Facility became<br />

2204685<br />

abig issue for larger communities, being part of<br />

the project team was important towork alongside<br />

professionals designing abuilding suitable for the<br />

growing importance ofsporting requirements and<br />

fitness. This building will complement the other<br />

sporting bodies alreadysituatedinthisarea.<br />

Issues within theRural Communities comingfrom<br />

ECan’s Plan Change 7and also the requirements of<br />

Government to have healthy waterways. This will<br />

causemajor concerns forruralfarmers andassociated<br />

contracting businesses, Iamvery supportive of the<br />

Rural Community around the Council table having<br />

lived and worked within the changing times that<br />

have taken place. Council needs tomake careful<br />

consideration for this group of ratepayers to lessen<br />

the hardship caused by having toimplement those<br />

rules.<br />

For mepersonally asCouncillor of the Oxford<br />

OhokaWardisthe beautificationofthe lovely Chapel<br />

Gazebo in the Oxford Cemetery replacing the old<br />

damaged Chapel, Oxford Service Centre/ Library<br />

build, and the funding for the Reynolds Heritage<br />

PavilionatAshleyGorge.<br />

As aCouncil Representative onthe Mandeville<br />

Sports Complex, workingwiththe boardtocontinue<br />

development ofthis 80ha parcel ofland for future<br />

sporting codes. Mandeville business centre, avery<br />

successful developmentfor this area. Ohoka Domain<br />

theplanningand work done to transformthisreserve<br />

as aspecial featureinthe centreofOhoka, and being<br />

able tohelp secure the Eyre Lodge onto this site for<br />

thecommunity to repair andrestore this buildingfor<br />

thefuture.<br />

Looking back over the past 6years as aCouncillor<br />

has been areal pleasure to be part of aprogressive<br />

Council needing to move the communities forward<br />

from theearthquakedays.<br />

WendyDoodyfor theOxford Ohoka Ward.<br />

Authorised by Wendy Doody,28Tawera Lane, Oxford 7430, 027 5158372.<br />

Paul Williams Current Waimakariri District Councillor<br />

Standing for Mayor of Waimakariri<br />

My name is Paul Williams and Iamcurrently<br />

serving onthe Waimakariri District Council<br />

as alocal councillor. I live in Rangiora and<br />

have been married to Sue for over 32 years.<br />

We have three adult children, two currently<br />

living in Rangiora with their families. Iam<br />

passionate about our local communities and<br />

the continued growth of our district. I was<br />

born in Kaiapoi where my father served on<br />

thelocal council. We have ownedanelectrical<br />

business, severalgift shops, andanautomotive<br />

business aswell asemploying many people<br />

over the last 45 years. This experience<br />

has given me the knowledge and business<br />

background to offer you amayor tobeproud<br />

of.<br />

If elected, Iwill work for all Waimakariri<br />

ratepayers, striving to lower our debt level<br />

without hindering growth. Iamnot afraid<br />

to speak out and stand up for what Ifeel to<br />

be rightand to be accountablefor my actions.<br />

My focuswillbetoeliminate wasteful council<br />

expenditure and excessive high borrowing.<br />

I understand the need to improve council<br />

performance and keep our rates at an<br />

affordablelevel as Iknowthatthere areahigh<br />

number of ratepayers struggling topay their<br />

rates. We have acommunity to be proud of<br />

and Iknow that Ican lead the way forward.<br />

We cannot andwill notstopthe future growth<br />

of Waimakariri, however, we do need to be<br />

responsibleinour borrowing.<br />

My strengths lie in the business side of the<br />

counciland in controllingdebt. The Councils<br />

credit rating company has signalled that our<br />

debt levels need to be reduced. My attention<br />

will focusparticularlyonthe essential services<br />

of water, drainage, roadingand sewage. These<br />

arethe main itemsthatcostthe ratepayers the<br />

most to sustainand expertise is now needed to<br />

ensure ourwonderful councilassets arewell<br />

2<strong>19</strong>7529<br />

maintained at amore efficientcost.<br />

Iamanexperienced team leader and want<br />

to use the strength of our staff tobenefit the<br />

ratepayers. I also believe the rate increases<br />

signalled in the long-term plan are in excess<br />

of inflation and are too expensive for our<br />

community to bear. However, this can be<br />

addressed by attention to detail and the<br />

courage to stand up and make the right<br />

decisions.<br />

My view is that thecouncil needstobe more<br />

open and accountable to all Waimakariri<br />

ratepayers.<br />

Iamactively involvedinvarious community<br />

events and activities and Iamready to listen<br />

and ready to act. Leadership requires the<br />

courage to make decisions that willbenefitnot<br />

onlythe next butalsofuture generations.<br />

Have your say and make your vote count -<br />

vote forPaulWilliams.<br />

Authorised by Paul Williams, 8Goodwood Close, Rangiora.<br />

Dan Gordon<br />

Standing for Mayor, Waimakariri District Council<br />

Waimakariri’s population is projected to<br />

grow from 60,000 to 75,000 within 10 years.<br />

Preparing for an estimated 25 percent<br />

population increase requires experienced<br />

leadership.<br />

While growth ispositive for the future of<br />

Waimakariri, it will also add to our growing<br />

problems oftraffic congestion, car parking and<br />

theneedfor good health care facilities including<br />

afterhours. We need to find workable solutions<br />

to these issues so that our district can continue<br />

to thrive.<br />

The district’s larger investment projects such<br />

as earthquake repairs, the multi-sport stadium<br />

and Kaiapoi’s regeneration projects are either<br />

completed or underway. The yearsahead require<br />

a‘steady asyou go’ approach. It’s vital for usto<br />

continue planning for growth, while managing<br />

costs and minimising rate rises. We must<br />

concentrateondoing thebasicswell, ensure that<br />

work proposed is needed now, and the Council<br />

obtainsbestvalue formoney.<br />

Waimakariri needs an energetic and<br />

enthusiastic leader; someone who knows our<br />

district intimately and understands our needs.<br />

Ihave 15years of local council experience and<br />

I’m committed to serving our community. I<br />

am approachable, friendly and Ihave astrong<br />

track record ofcreating positive change for our<br />

district.<br />

Having lived inWaimakariri for over 30years,<br />

Ipossess an in-depth understanding ofcurrent<br />

issues, along with strong working relationships<br />

with Council which will ensure a smooth<br />

transitiontoanewmayor.<br />

Ihave anextensive understanding ofboth<br />

our rural and urban communities, as Ilive ina<br />

semi-rural community and work inRangiora. I<br />

believe in creating strong connections between<br />

all residents, whether they live intown, on a<br />

lifestyle blockoronafarm.<br />

2<strong>19</strong>7539<br />

Ienjoy working with communities to help<br />

create change. I was involved in setting up<br />

Oxford ArtGalleryand was itsfirst chair. Iamon<br />

the board of Rangiora Promotions Association,<br />

patron of <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong>Musical Societyand<br />

chair of Friends of Rangiora Town Hall. Sixteen<br />

years ago, Ihelped establish the Kaiapoi Art<br />

Expo andhavebeenits chaireversince.<br />

Healthycommunities arethrivingcommunities<br />

and I am a strong supporter of community<br />

wellbeing. Iamdeputychair of Rural<strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

Primary Health Organisation, past chair of<br />

Wellbeing <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>, and atrustee of<br />

the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Sport and Recreation<br />

Trust.<br />

Iwant tocreate closer connections between<br />

community andCouncil, andifelected mayor,<br />

I’ll hold regular drop-in sessions around the<br />

community,sopeoplecan share theirviews on<br />

issues. It’s important that everyone has their<br />

views heard and Iwant to be as accessible as<br />

possibletoour localcommunity.<br />

My experience, energy, approachable<br />

nature and commitment to community<br />

organisations, combined with mylong-term<br />

Councilexperience, makes me ‘the best choice<br />

formayor’.<br />

Authorised by: Dan Gordon, 578 Carrs Road, Loburn<br />

KirstynBarnett<br />

Standing for Mayor and Councillor, Waimakariri District Council<br />

Adistrict councillor since 2010, Ihave been part of<br />

the council leading the community through earthquake<br />

recovery. Myaim is to continue theconsistent, communityleddecision-making<br />

we have seen during this time.<br />

I am a qualified RMA commissioner, experienced in<br />

project management, chairing meetings and public<br />

speaking, and run my own marketing business. Ihave sat<br />

on Audit &Risk, Community &Recreation, Utilities &<br />

Roading and District Plan Committees, so have extensive<br />

knowledgeofcouncil business.<br />

Iam50years old, married toEdward and have two<br />

daughters, one at Rangiora High and one a senior at<br />

Cust School. I have lived inboth urban and rural areas<br />

in Waimakariri, and first became interested inlocal issues<br />

in Woodend, when NZTA proposed four-laning SH1<br />

through ourtown.<br />

Raising myfamily inWaimakariri means my decisionmaking<br />

is based on real life. I experience daily the<br />

2<strong>19</strong>7533<br />

challenges of raising young people in an increasingly<br />

digital age, and facing rising costs in petrol, power, food<br />

and other expenses. Iamabsolutely committed to costsaving<br />

and efficiency to keep rates down while servicing<br />

ourgrowing community.<br />

Ibelieve actions speak louder than words –some ofthe<br />

projects Ihave led include the Woodend Bypass Action<br />

Group, Woodend Mural, Woodend Beach Walkway, Art<br />

&Craft Expo, Cust Community Pantry and Cust Rural<br />

RecyclingFacility. Iam acurrent member of Waimakariri<br />

Civil Defence, Rangiora Lions, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

Musicals, Rangiora Playersand Cust Netball Club.<br />

My promise to you isone of no surprises. Council must<br />

ensure that residents understandwhy budget choices have<br />

been made, and are fully involved indecision-making. I<br />

lobbied hard asacouncillor to improve communication<br />

methodology, and will continue to encourage open,<br />

transparent information and two-way conversations with<br />

communities to achieve thebestresults.<br />

Formethe mostimportant issue rightnow is water. New<br />

Zealandersquite rightlyexpecttohaveclean,safedrinking<br />

water and to be able toaccess waterways for traditional<br />

pastimes. Local, regional and central governments must<br />

work together with the community to drive economically<br />

and environmentally sound initiatives that will deliver<br />

theseend resultsfor Waimakariri.<br />

Iamatrained facilitator, able to draw onthe strengths<br />

of my team and local community knowledge todeliver<br />

sensible results. In my view, the best way tobeaccessible<br />

to my community is to attend as many events, meetings,<br />

sports matches and public gatherings as possible and I<br />

will continue todothis. Iamadaptable, innovative and<br />

forward-thinking; bringing positive, active leadership to<br />

ensure Waimakariricontinues to be thebestdistrict in the<br />

country.<br />

Iwould welcome your support –justtickBarnett!<br />

AuthorisedbyKBarnett 23 Davis Rd, RD1, Rangiora


LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS<br />

26 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

2203791<br />

John Meyer<br />

Standing for Kaiapoi Tuahiwi Community Board<br />

Iamstandingdownafternineyears on the<br />

Waimakariri District Council, after being<br />

a Council Representative on the newly<br />

created Woodend/Sefton Community<br />

Boardfor thepastthree years.<br />

The upcoming election gives methe<br />

opportunity to come back home and share<br />

my experience with the community Iam<br />

passionate about.<br />

Ihave extensive Business, Community<br />

and current Local Government experience<br />

to share. Proven past leadership of many<br />

Community organisations include: B.O.T.<br />

Chair ofKaiapoi High School, President<br />

Kaiapoi Lions, Past Chair of the Kaiapoi<br />

Community Care and Employment Trust,<br />

Patron of Kaiapoi Tennis and Kaiapoi<br />

Darnley clubs, President ofthe MTA, to<br />

nameafew.<br />

As the exciting rebuild of our town<br />

continues, new opportunities are arising<br />

that will benefit all sectors. Istrongly feel<br />

Kaiapoi needs tobemarketed asa“come<br />

to place” with activities that cater for all<br />

ages. The newsportsfacilities, marina,dog<br />

parks, caravanparkand BMXtrackare just<br />

thebeginning.<br />

We need continued innovation and<br />

creative thinking to promote our towns’<br />

uniqueness, being mindful of the<br />

environmental challenges that continue to<br />

need addressing. (The recent changes to<br />

Council policy concerning the monitoring<br />

and use of glyphosate in the District both<br />

by Council and the public augers well for<br />

thefuture).<br />

However there is still agreat need for<br />

communication and education within our<br />

Community where the Kaiapoi/Tuahiwi<br />

Community Boardcan be proactive, within<br />

theseupcomingchanges.<br />

Married to Lynda, two adult children,<br />

four grandchildren and anelderly motherin-law<br />

Iunderstandthe Community needs<br />

acrossthe generations.<br />

AuthorisedbyJohn Meyer,26Cass St, Kaiapoi 7630<br />

Introducing Alastair Blackie JP<br />

Standing for Council and Kaiapoi-Woodend Community Board<br />

Married with 4children and 10grandchildren.<br />

Both Caroline and Iare Cantabs. Having lived<br />

andworkedinKaiapoi for42years in thehealth<br />

field, I have an extensive knowledge of our<br />

peoples needs and aspirations. Iwas 10 years<br />

with the TF Army medical Corps, and held<br />

mentoring, welfare, and consumer advocate<br />

positionsinmydental profession.Ihave 15 years<br />

local government experience; was acouncillor<br />

and deputy Mayor in the old Kaiapoi Council,<br />

and assisted inthe amalgamation process that<br />

formed WDC. Aterm onKaiapoi –Tuahiwi<br />

community boardfollowed, andIam currentlya<br />

councillor with WDC and the representative on<br />

Woodend–Seftoncommunity board.<br />

My portfolio is Regeneration. I lead the<br />

regeneration group which oversees the rebuild<br />

and enhancement of the EQdamaged sector.<br />

This has been hugely rewarding, working in<br />

conjunction with our partners Ngai Tuahuriri<br />

andTeKohakaoTuhaitara. Nearingcompletion<br />

are the river terraces and marina precinct,<br />

sports fields, the dog park and the BMX track.<br />

The food forest is thriving and has become a<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> attraction and the Honda<br />

pond/forest is progressing well. Still tocome<br />

are mahinga kai areas, an artisans precinct,<br />

the motor home park, and opportunities for<br />

business and large scale recreaction –including<br />

the watersports park now atconceptual stage,<br />

with cable wakeboarding, white watercanoeing<br />

andasurfwavepark.<br />

The eco- health ourlandand waterisparamount<br />

–Kaitiaki –and must be our major focus. This<br />

vitalworkisbothchallenging andfrustrating,as<br />

our District Council does not control farming,<br />

water allocation orthe big rivers - Ecan does.<br />

Our recently formed Land and Water Group is<br />

anew incentive to oversee all activities in the<br />

Districtand aMahiTahicommittee has<br />

2<strong>19</strong>75<strong>19</strong><br />

been initiated to improve constructive liaison<br />

with the Runanga. Ialso aminvolved with<br />

drainage committees, the Silverstream Reserve<br />

managementgroup andchair thePegasusBylaw<br />

committee which monitors our beaches and the<br />

coastal parts ofthe Waimakariri and Ashley<br />

rivers.<br />

We will keep pushing for solutions to our<br />

transport and roading issues in our coastal<br />

sector including theplanned linkage of ourcycle<br />

andwalking trails,whichwill improvesafety and<br />

buildvitalityinthe district.<br />

An experiencedand cohesive Council is needed<br />

to face the challenges ofthe next decades; Iam<br />

keen to contribute.<br />

Authorised by Alastair Blackie, 392 Heywards Rd, Kaiapoi RD2.<br />

Ifarm atOkuku, married to Diana and have<br />

always had aninterest inCommunity affairs<br />

including the Loburn Reserve, Civil Defence<br />

andthe Rangiora Show.<br />

In my present role asDeputy Chair of the<br />

Community Board Iamvery aware of the role<br />

of advocacy andthatwecarry this out in such a<br />

waythatall thosewho want to be involvedhave<br />

theopportunity to do so.<br />

It was pleasing to see members of the<br />

Garrymere Water Supply join in a working<br />

party towork towards abetter outcome for all<br />

user’s on theschemeduringits upgrade to meet<br />

NZ drinking waterstandards.<br />

Forone to represent othersand stillholddown<br />

afull time job requires dedication, energy, an<br />

ability tobeeffective and above all have an<br />

approachable manner. An effective Board<br />

member needstobe abletodevelop astyle that<br />

is prepared toquestion both Council and Staff<br />

from time to time and have aclear eye onthe<br />

dayaftertomorrow.<br />

Being from astrong practical background, I<br />

firmlybelieve in engineeringlocal solutions for<br />

local issues and many times in myexperience<br />

thesolutions comesfrom thecommunity itself.<br />

I firmly stand behind the view that the<br />

ratepayer has no choice in who provides<br />

essential services so it is important that the<br />

Council delivers on both quality and value for<br />

money. While wewould be foolish not to plan<br />

for growth, the ratepayer needs greater respect<br />

andthe compoundingeffect of rate risescannot<br />

be underestimatedonmany.<br />

It is critical that the interests of Rural, Semi-<br />

Ruraland theSmaller Settlements areprotected,<br />

promoted and enhanced by dedication and<br />

soundjudgement.<br />

2204507<br />

Duncan Lundy<br />

Standing for Ashley Subdivision – Rangiora -Ashley<br />

Community Board<br />

During this term Ihavebeeninvolvedwiththe<br />

Loburn School’s 150th, the Central Drainage<br />

Committee that looks after drainage concerns<br />

in the Flaxton- Fernside area, Icontinue asa<br />

Team Leader for Civil Defence of the <strong>North</strong><br />

Ashley area. Ihave also been involved with the<br />

Cust CommunityCentreasweplananupgrade.<br />

Clearlythe most importantand enjoyablepart<br />

of this role is meetingthe people andIrecently<br />

visited the <strong>North</strong> Loburn School toview the<br />

newly opened bike track. It is agreat effort by<br />

all involved, butwhatstuck in my mindwas the<br />

way they embraced their agricultural past and<br />

itsfuture.<br />

As we look towards2020, thechallengesahead<br />

relate to roading, intersection improvement,<br />

more diverse recreation needs and the sheer<br />

pressure that increased population brings. We<br />

must also be prepared to protect the needs of<br />

thosewho alreadycall this home.<br />

Iseekyoursupport.<br />

Authorised by DJLundy,47Mountain Road, Okuku.<br />

Martin Pinkham<br />

Standing for Kaiapoi -Woodend Ward /Kaiapoi -Tuahiwi Community Board<br />

2204687<br />

The Kaiapoi –Woodend ward needs anexciting and<br />

vibrant Kaiapoi Town Centre with good parking, cleaner<br />

Camand KaiapoiRivers,improvedpublic transport,and<br />

theWoodendbypass.<br />

Fresh thinking, along with my skills and experience in<br />

infrastructure development and asset management are<br />

vital to ensure that ratepayers getimprovedperformance,<br />

and lower costs, from the council. Ibelieve that the<br />

councilneedstoworkmorecloselywiththe privatesector<br />

to deliverservices.<br />

This iswhy Iamstanding for council, after serving<br />

for three years on the Kaiapoi –Tuahiwi Community<br />

Board. During my term on theCommunity BoardIhave<br />

consistently worked hard to ensure that your rates are<br />

being spent in aresponsible way, and that weare getting<br />

improvedlevels of service.<br />

There are several major activities where the council<br />

needs to significantly improve its performance, and<br />

provide better resultsfor theratepayers:<br />

•Thecouncil has been collecting ratesfor upgrading<br />

the Kaiapoi stormwater network yet there has been<br />

little progressonimproving thenetwork.<br />

• Nearly 20 years ago the council was required<br />

to establish afund toclean up the Cam River yet<br />

despite numerous reports there has been minimal<br />

progressonmaking significantimprovements.<br />

• In 2014 Ecan introduced a Regional Policy<br />

statement, which our council did not object to,<br />

requiringthe counciltodevelop flood plansfor 1in<br />

500 year events, whereas the rest of the country has<br />

adopted 1in100 year events. Thispolicyaffectslarge<br />

areasofSouthbrook andmuchofKaiapoi.<br />

•Itisacknowledged that the district is growing<br />

rapidlybut thereare fewstrategies forimproving the<br />

transportationnetwork to cope with this growth.<br />

The council also needs tobemore transparent, and be<br />

more accountable. Thelack ofparking on the Charles<br />

Street area of Kaiapoi wasobvious, yetnew developments<br />

were permitted without requiring parking contributions<br />

from thedevelopers.<br />

Iamaprofessional engineer, with senior engineering<br />

and managementroles in theprivate sector includingthe<br />

establishment and operation of the Kate Valley Landfill<br />

public private partnership. Iamcurrently the Property<br />

andRiskManager foralargeRangiora basedcompany.<br />

Ihave lived inKaiapoi for over 30years, amcurrently<br />

chair ofKaiapoi Promotions Association, amatrustee of<br />

Community Wellbeing <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>, treasurer of<br />

theKaiapoi Photographic Club,and care about thefuture<br />

of ourwonderful district.<br />

If elected to be your council representative I will<br />

independently scrutinise all council decisions, and work<br />

hard to ensure that understandable long term plans are<br />

developed.<br />

AuthorisedbyMartin Pinkham, 70 Adderley Terrace, RD1, Kaiapoi


LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS<br />

The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

27<br />

2204163<br />

Michael Bate<br />

Standing for Mayor and Councillor, Waimakariri District<br />

I am standing for the position of Mayor and<br />

Councillor in theWaimakariri District.<br />

Ihavealwayslivedinthe WaimakaririDistrict. Ihave<br />

twogrown daughters anda2yearold grandson.Iam<br />

widely known for my recreational hobbies, hunting<br />

andfishing, both of whichIhaveenjoyed since Iwas<br />

ayoung boy growing up in Kaiapoi, living across<br />

the road from the Kaiapoi river onCharles Street.<br />

Because ofthese hobbies throughout my life Ihave<br />

developedapassionate interest in theenvironmental<br />

andwildlifeissues affecting <strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />

My vision istosee the Waimakariri District as the<br />

healthiest place to live in New Zealand with amuch<br />

greateremphasis on ourenvironment andwaterways<br />

while also maintaining ahealthy economy. Iwould<br />

like to see our sewage systems updated toprovide<br />

a healthy environment both for ourselves and<br />

our wildlife and end the destruction of our many<br />

native and introduced waterfowl in the wastewater<br />

system. The Resource Consenting process should<br />

be upgraded toprovide more stringent conditions<br />

in favour of our environment. Iwould also like to<br />

see our waterways receive much greater care and<br />

attentionfrom ourauthorities<br />

I am concerned by the level of care that our<br />

environment and wildlife are currently receiving<br />

from ECAN. Forthe last threeyears Ihaveadvocated<br />

forour environmentand wildlife with presentations<br />

at local council meetings, Waterzone Committee<br />

meetings, ECAN meetings and articles in local<br />

newspapers.<br />

Our birdlife are being poisoned intheir thousands<br />

by botulism toxins inour outdated and inadequate<br />

sewerage systems. Our waterways are being abused<br />

with toxic herbicides that destroy the microlife<br />

and indigenous fishlife which greatly reduces the<br />

biodiversity of our waterways threatening the<br />

successofanentireecosystem.<br />

On 3rd December 2018 the Enterococci bacteria<br />

figures in sea foam at Pines Beach were 85<br />

times greater than the current action level (280<br />

MPN/100ml)and no further testing or action<br />

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

waterwaysforlife.co.nz)<br />

More attention needs tobegiven tocore council<br />

business with particular attention to flood drainage.<br />

Consentcosts forbusinessesthroughout thedistrict<br />

appear to be excessive and need to be reviewed. I<br />

support the construction of pedestrian underpasses<br />

to aid school children and residents crossing the<br />

main road at Woodend School and atthe Pegasus<br />

Roundabout.<br />

Rates need tobeheld atthe inflation level with a<br />

greater emphasis on councilcore business.<br />

The council needs tomore transparent and open<br />

to thepublic.<br />

By workingtogetherand communicatingwellwith<br />

the community we can solve our many problems in<br />

atimely manner.<br />

I will passionately apply myself to listening,<br />

responding and working towards our common<br />

community goals.<br />

MichaelBate - michaelbate@xtra.co.nz<br />

Authorised by Michael Bate, 2Kalmia place, Kaiapoi<br />

2202725<br />

Niki Mealings<br />

Standing for Councillor Oxford-Ohoka Ward<br />

Ihave lived on our small block inOhoka for 20years<br />

with my Waimakariribornand bredhusband andraised<br />

our3children here.Ihavebeenveryactive in ourlocal<br />

school, sports clubs and community organisations. I<br />

hold aBCom inManagement and Marketing, Ihave<br />

been a successful business owner, worked in both<br />

agriculture and horticulture, and Istarted and run<br />

the Waimak Lifestyle Block Group. Inaddition, Ihave<br />

been on the Ohoka Residents Association Committee<br />

since its inception in 2013 and Iam its 2018/20<strong>19</strong><br />

chairperson.<br />

Iamnostranger tothe Waimakariri District Council<br />

or its processes. Ihave had aproductive relationship<br />

with ourcouncil andaproventrackrecordofworking<br />

hard forand with ourcommunity andgetting results. I<br />

understandthe needsofour ward’s people,and Iwould<br />

like the opportunity toserve the wider district and<br />

bringafreshperspective to thecouncil table.<br />

Keyareas from ourmore ruralperspective:<br />

Sensible planning<br />

The Waimakariri District has one of the largest<br />

concentrations of lifestyle blocks in the country. Many<br />

of the reverse sensitivity issues we are currently dealing<br />

with in our ward could have been avoided with better<br />

planning. Our villages and towns aren’t immune to<br />

planningissues either.Withgrowthforecasttobearound<br />

25% over the next 8years throughout the district, itis<br />

importanttoachieve good form whilst still retaining the<br />

characterand amenity we all cherish.<br />

BuildingCommunity<br />

It’s importantfor people to be abletoplugintoour local<br />

social fabric fortheir wellbeingaswellastheir security in<br />

our rural communities. Iampassionate about ‘building<br />

community’, whether that means strengthening ties<br />

between our schools, sports clubs and local community<br />

groups, or starting somethingnew wherethe need exists.<br />

Awell-connectedcommunity is ahappy,healthy, resilient<br />

one. Iwill continue to work alongsideour community to<br />

strengthen theties that bind us all together.<br />

Sustainability<br />

For me, sustainability encompasses all areas of<br />

environmental management: water, bio-diversity, waste<br />

management and reduction, transport, energy use, and<br />

environmentally friendly procurement. Our council<br />

shouldleadbyexample,and make it easier forour people<br />

to improve alongwiththematevery turn.<br />

Sound financial management<br />

Fit for purpose, value for money, realistic expenditure.<br />

Our council needs toensure they can deliver the basic<br />

services we require, whilst planning for growth in our<br />

infrastructure and community facilities. Balance iskey,<br />

but we need to keep ourspendingincheck so thevibrant<br />

future we hope for becomes areality for usall without<br />

breaking thebank.<br />

Authorised by N.Mealings 406 Bradleys Rd, Ohoka<br />

2204627<br />

Morris Harris<br />

Standing for Rangiora Ashley Community Board (Ashley Subdivision)<br />

Ihave lived all my life inthe Rangiora area<br />

and myworking life has been Farming Sheep<br />

and Cropping on the outskirts of Rangiora,<br />

Fernside area.<br />

Ihavehad alonginvolvement in community<br />

affairs, serving over twenty years on the<br />

Fernside Hall committee and anumber of<br />

theseasPresident.<br />

In my time as president the Hall was given<br />

amakeover tobring it into amore modern<br />

user friendly Hall, we celebrated its 50th<br />

Anniversary and the running ofAnzac Day<br />

Services.<br />

Twenty years were spent on the <strong>North</strong>ern<br />

Agricultural &Pastoral Association, during<br />

this time Iwas part of ateam that turned<br />

the Rangiora Showgrounds into the amazing<br />

facility it is today.<br />

A testament to old values, volunteers,<br />

common sense, andacan do attitude.<br />

Currently Iamone of the volunteer drivers<br />

forthe Rangiora RSA supporting agreat asset<br />

of theWaimakariri.<br />

Concerns Ihave are keeping costs down.<br />

Rates need to be affordable for everyone and<br />

an effort should bemade to do this. Rates do<br />

nothavetogoupevery year.<br />

Ibelieve there could be bigsavings made by<br />

council with anattitude to do this, today in<br />

some cases weseem tobepaying alot more<br />

foralot lessand have no choice about it.<br />

Counciltrips to Chinaoranywhereoverseas<br />

should bepaid for by the councillors going<br />

and notthe ratepayers of theWaimakariri.<br />

Councils were put in place to supply services<br />

for a district to run well and grow over<br />

time, nowadays alot of other things have<br />

come under the umbrella of council costs<br />

and itneeds tobeasked are these really the<br />

responsibility of theRatepayers.<br />

If elected Iwill work hard to help solve any<br />

issues raised with me andget aclear outcome.<br />

Want strong representation foryourarea?<br />

Vote Morris Harris<br />

Authorised by Morris Harris, 177 Oxford Road, Rangiora<br />

Philip Redmond Company Director<br />

Standing for the Waimakariri District Council, Kaiapoi-Woodend Ward and Kaiapoi Tuahiwi Community Board<br />

Waimakariri is experiencing unprecedented growth<br />

and this requires councillors with extensive local<br />

government knowledge backed byapassion for our<br />

district. Thepopulation has grown toapproximately<br />

57800 people andthe councilisresponsiblefor 1546km<br />

of roads,amongst many otherthings.<br />

IamaKaiapoi Tuahiwi Community Board member,<br />

former Kaiapoi Borough councillor and lawyer. Iam<br />

acompany director and amember ofthe Institute<br />

of Directors. I possess extensive local government<br />

experience, backed bylegal expertise and governance<br />

skills.<br />

Supporting local communities is important to me<br />

and I’ve been heavily involved in post-earthquake<br />

regeneration through my community board role<br />

as amember ofthe Waimakariri District Council’s<br />

Regeneration Steering Committee.<br />

Ratesmustbesustainableand affordable. Waimakariri<br />

has an ageing population and we need to remain<br />

conscious of the demands on residents with fixed<br />

incomes.<br />

Prioritising expenditure is vital as population<br />

growth places additional pressure on services and<br />

infrastructure. Isupport plans to improve road safety<br />

in Woodend, including the Woodend bypass proposal,<br />

and toestablish apermanent home for the Pegasus<br />

Community Centre. Local government is about<br />

communities.<br />

Key challenges ahead for the council include climate<br />

change, water quality, the district plan review,<br />

infrastructure, transport andsustainability.<br />

As acommunity boardmember, Ihavebeeninvolved<br />

with the Kaiapoi Town Centre Review and advocated<br />

for the return of Christmas decorations to the Kaiapoi<br />

town centre. This boosted community spirit and<br />

supported local businesses throughout the festive<br />

season.<br />

Kaiapoi and Woodend are gateways to our district<br />

and the entrances to both towns should beenhanced<br />

to encourage locals and visitors tospend more time in<br />

our towns. TheKaiapoi town centre needs toaddress<br />

carparking on thenorth sideofthe river. We also need<br />

to improve theAskeatonboatrampand riveraccess.<br />

Iamaccessible, practicaland approachablewithafocus<br />

on listeningtothecommunity andactingonimportant<br />

issues for Waimakariri. Ibelieve in giving back to the<br />

community andoverthe years,I’veused my legalskills<br />

to assist many community groups on apro-bonobasis.<br />

Iwas recently awarded aQueens Service Medal for<br />

community service.<br />

Alongwithmycommunityboard commitments, Iam<br />

chair ofthe Kaiapoi Maritime Heritage Trust, patron<br />

and life member of Coastguard <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>,<br />

deputy chair of Big Brothers Big Sisters <strong>North</strong><br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong>, chair ofthe Rotary Club Charitable Trust<br />

andlifememberofthe KaiapoiPromotionAssociation.<br />

Waimakaririisathrivingdistrictand it’s importantfor<br />

us to continue to grow sustainably with careful financial<br />

management. It would be a privilege to serve the<br />

community of Kaiapoi-Woodendasyourcouncillor.<br />

Authorised by JT Redmond, 14 Leyland Crescent, Mandeville 2<strong>19</strong>5721


LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS<br />

28 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

2204626<br />

Shona Powell<br />

Standing for Council –Kaiapoi-Woodend Ward and Woodend-Sefton Community Board, Waimakariri District Council<br />

To showhow seriousIamabout beingonCouncil<br />

Ihave knocked on thousands ofdoors in the last<br />

month. This has been a wonderful experience<br />

for really getting to know the issues. Ihave been<br />

greeted with thanks for making the effort toget<br />

out, say hello and introduce myself. IfIhaven’t<br />

made it to yourhomeand youwanttodiscuss any<br />

issues please let me know.<br />

I am currently Chair of the Woodend-Sefton<br />

Community Boardand have aproventrackrecord<br />

of working hard and standing upfor the interests<br />

of the community. With anin-depth knowledge<br />

of, and strong links to Kaiapoi and the Eastern<br />

part of the district Iamactively involved inthe<br />

community. This is akey part of keeping upwith<br />

theissues andbeing approachable.<br />

Iwanttosee astraightforward andcommon-sense<br />

approach because what we do now will have a<br />

Thomas Robson<br />

Standing for Council -Oxford-Ohoka Ward<br />

major impact onthe future. Major issues include<br />

planning for the population growth in the district<br />

-let’s get itright the first time. Also important are<br />

good transport links and choice in how wetravel,<br />

the environment including climate change and<br />

importantly, water quality. Businesses, including<br />

small businesses and the self-employed, must be<br />

encouraged as they provide valuable services and<br />

give residents the opportunity to work closer to<br />

home. These are all things Ihave pushed for over<br />

thelast threeyears andwill continue to do so.<br />

One issue always raised is the increasing rates bill.<br />

Rather than just making vague statements with no<br />

‘how’, Iwant tosee afocus on managing costs as<br />

part of thesolution.<br />

The WoodendBypassiskeytoroadsafety andeasier<br />

travel. Iwant tosee the Government announce<br />

fundingfor it, andwiththis inmysightsIbecame<br />

amember ofthe recently formed Make SH1 Safe<br />

committee.Inthe meantime,safety improvements<br />

are needed onSH1 and Iam looking forward to<br />

working collaboratively with NZTA toget them<br />

finalised andworkstarted.<br />

Ihaveabackgroundinmanagementand leadership<br />

in both the public and private sectors. Along with<br />

my skills and qualifications Iamwell placed to<br />

handle council governance, including finances,<br />

policies and planning. Being self-employed Ihave<br />

the flexibility with my time to commit fully to<br />

Council, andtothe community.Iam also standing<br />

forre-election to theWoodend-Sefton Community<br />

Board.<br />

To take on this importantroleofCouncillor Iseek<br />

your supportand your vote.<br />

Email: voteshona@gmail.com.<br />

Ph:021 0231 6152. www.shonapowell.co.nz<br />

Authorised by Shona Powell, 34 Arahura Road, Pegasus<br />

Ihavelivedinthe WaimakaririDistrict allmylife. I<br />

grew up on aruralproperty,attendedOxford Area<br />

School and have been heavily involved invarious<br />

community groupsfor thepast 6years.<br />

I previously played rugby for Oxford Club, have<br />

been involved with Oxford Speedway and enjoy<br />

our unique back country environment. I have<br />

worked in the hard landscaping industry for 6<br />

years and sohave experience and knowledge of<br />

drainageand roading.<br />

Ihave been amember of the Oxford Ohoka<br />

Community Board for the last 3years, Iam also<br />

the Chairperson of the Oxford Community Trust,<br />

have been aUDrive mentor, and was involved in<br />

thecreationofthe WaimakaririYouth Counciland<br />

was then Chairperson for two years. Iamalso a<br />

member of the Ashley Gorge Advisory Group,<br />

the Pearson Park Advisory Group and the Oxford<br />

2204189<br />

Promotions andActionsCommittee.<br />

Being ahome owner inthe District Iamvery<br />

aware ofthe cost of rates and the need to spend<br />

every dollar wisely. Iwant tosee Council focused<br />

on getting the basics right. Infrastructure may<br />

not be aparticularly exciting topic but when your<br />

property is flooded every time wehave adecent<br />

amount of rain, drainage suddenly becomes quite<br />

important.<br />

The decisions we make around infrastructure<br />

now will affect residents for many years to come.<br />

It is fool hardly to delay necessary repairs whether<br />

it be to roading, water systems or any other<br />

vital infrastructure as this nearly always leads<br />

to increased costs and anadded burden tothe<br />

ratepayer<br />

Similarly Iwish to see the unique Social Support<br />

systems that we arelucky to be blessedwithinour<br />

District continue tobesupported. Mytime on<br />

the Community Trust Board has shown mehow<br />

crucial services like this are and their role in our<br />

Community is vitalfor ourcontinued success. The<br />

helpthe Trustoffers ourElderlyand thoseinneed<br />

of medical and emotional support is crucial and<br />

Iwill advocate for ongoing support of the Trust<br />

and initiatives to improve Community health and<br />

wellbeing.<br />

Iwish to see afocus on getting the basics right.<br />

Infrastructure and social services will be my top<br />

priority. Smart, targeted spending ofrate payers<br />

money is the way to protect ratepayers from<br />

unaffordable rate increases and the only way to<br />

safeguardthe future of theDistrict.<br />

Ihaveakeeninterestinthe Community andwant<br />

to seethe district well runsoitcan provide thebest<br />

possibleresources andfacilities forthe ratepayers.<br />

Authorised by Thomas Robson,17 Park Avenue, Oxford<br />

Joan Ward<br />

Standing for Rangiora/Ashley Ward<br />

Iwas born and educated inRangiora where I<br />

married Davidand Ihavelivedand worked here<br />

all my life.<br />

Our family have been greatly involved inour<br />

region andasownersofthe ContinentalCatering<br />

business, we have continually supported the<br />

community while employing local people to<br />

work throughout the South Island, bringing<br />

back supportfor ourdistrict.<br />

Iamagood listener and to those that know<br />

me, a“can do” girl who gets things done. Icare<br />

deeply about the wellbeing ofour community<br />

which led me to become the chairperson of the<br />

Dudley Aquatic Centre Committee that saved<br />

the swimming pool. We raised $1.8M in 18<br />

months towardsthisfacility.<br />

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Iwould also support the establishment of<br />

the 24-hour medical centre, aswell aswork to<br />

resolve trafficcongestioninRangiora.<br />

Waterand waste management is very important<br />

andIwill focusonthese issues.<br />

The new sports stadium is abig project and<br />

will be agreat assettoall ourdistrict. Theteam<br />

at theCouncil have well researched thisand the<br />

plans look fantastic, having provided for future<br />

expansion ofboth hockey, indoor sports and<br />

tennis courts. Iamanenergetic supporter of all<br />

sporting andfitnessactivities.<br />

Our Council have made great progress in<br />

repairing the infrastructure and building ofall<br />

our district to be avibrant place. Theimmense<br />

growth following the earthquakes means we<br />

have agreat community with many people from<br />

all over NewZealandand beyondwho have,and<br />

arechoosing to reside in our district. Ofcourse,<br />

growth meansinvestment.<br />

Iwould relish this newchallenge to<br />

dedicatemyskills of business experience<br />

andfinancial managementtothe<br />

progressionofthedistrict while<br />

keepingthe ratesaffordable. We<br />

live in awonderfulcommunity<br />

so please let me helpyou make<br />

it more special in thefuture.<br />

It wouldbeagreatprivilege<br />

to serveasyourCouncillor.<br />

Iwould greatly appreciateyour<br />

support. Please vote.<br />

Authorised by Joan Ward, 10 Springbrook Close, Rangiora 7400<br />

Jason Goldsworthy<br />

Department Manager<br />

Hellonames Jason, youwon’t have seen my face<br />

on posters or my name everywhere because<br />

truth isthat’s not really who Iam, but that<br />

doesn’t mean Ishouldn’t be considered foryour<br />

vote.<br />

There’s always talk ofpromises, rates, taxes,<br />

the environment and our short term goals just<br />

because its election time. Alot of the time we<br />

don’t even bat an eyelid till the next election<br />

three years on. Weall lead busy lives, but that<br />

doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have along goal. So<br />

instead of policies, I’ll share where Ican see us<br />

goingand hopefullyyou’lllikethe ideas or they<br />

mayjustget youthinkingand talking.<br />

Either way, I’ll takeitasawin.<br />

Ican see usinthe next 50 years, arates free<br />

district leading New Zealand in sustainable<br />

practices, acommunity that asks neighbours<br />

2<strong>19</strong>7665<br />

Standing for Waimakariri District Council Rangiora-Ashley<br />

ward and Rangiora subdivision Community Board<br />

for the odd cup of sugar, who stand together<br />

in times oftrial and change. Respecting the<br />

efforts of the past, engages in the present and is<br />

always lookingtoabrighter future for all in our<br />

community.<br />

We need to be always aware weare teaching<br />

the leaders oftomorrow through our actions,<br />

good and bad, our time with the baton is short<br />

and weshould always aspire toleave the world<br />

abetter place for those that follow. Theblame<br />

game is pointless among the generations, how<br />

will history will judge our actions inour time?<br />

What will we leave those who follow, how will<br />

we respectthose whohavebeen?<br />

Idon’t believe in cutting rates or expenditure,<br />

Ibelieve in building and investing toabolish<br />

rates. ImaginearatefreeWaimakariri,how that<br />

looks Ican’t tell you now, Ihave afew ideas but<br />

happytolisten.<br />

I’m not an environmentalist, but Iwould ask<br />

you are our practices sustainable or are we<br />

poisoningour environmentfor aquickbuck? If<br />

so who’sgoing to pay? Why don’t we care? We<br />

can’tstop what the world isgoing to do, ices<br />

ages and hot ages happen, but we don’tneed to<br />

willingly speeditup.<br />

We can’talwaysprevent things happening, but<br />

we can doour best tobe prepared. With your<br />

support, whynot invest in sustainablecash flow.<br />

This could be our choice for our community’s<br />

best future,wecan startnow,thiselection.<br />

But inthe end these are mythoughts, my<br />

passions, as your elected official I would be<br />

boundtoact in ourcommunity’s interestssolet<br />

me know what yoursare.<br />

Avoteforourcommunity,JasonGoldsworthy.<br />

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


LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS<br />

The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

29<br />

Keith Galloway Standing for re-election<br />

to the Rangiora/Ashley Community Board<br />

Rangiora born and educated; Ihave lived here<br />

for some 43years. Returning in<strong>19</strong>67 as it’s a<br />

wonderful place to raise children. Over the<br />

years Ihaveowned andoperatedthree Rangiora<br />

businessesfollowedbyaMitre10 in Christchurch<br />

before tutoring at Christchurch Polytechnic<br />

(Now Ara). Ihave also worked asaconsultant<br />

in retail,sales,marketing andcustomer service.<br />

I am heavily involved with the Rangiora<br />

Community Board having previously served for<br />

9years.Iamtotally committed to theRangiora/<br />

Ashley ward andits electors.<br />

Ialsohavesupported ourMuseum, Presbyterian<br />

Support, Meals-on-Wheels, Grey-Power, The<br />

Friends of the Millton Dog Park and other local<br />

organisations.<br />

As aCommunity Board member, we work<br />

alongside the Council to represent, and act as<br />

an advocate for the interests ofthe community<br />

on alocal level. For methat isthe Rangiora<br />

Ward includingRangiora, Southbrook,Fernside<br />

Loburn andAshley.<br />

If re-elected Iwill continue to;<br />

• Represent youand be an advocate forour<br />

communities, bringing your viewsand/or<br />

concerns to theattention of theBoard and<br />

theCouncil.<br />

• Champion anyidentifiedconcerns andseek<br />

to have them resolved.<br />

• Actively engage with andcommunicate<br />

anyupdates with ourresidents, community<br />

organisationsand special-interest groups.<br />

• Maintain aperformance overview of services<br />

provided by theCouncil.<br />

My focus would be on issues important to<br />

the Rangiora Ward including; Parking, Traffic<br />

Safety, continuing the Central Business District<br />

and Southbrook revitalisation projects, our Dog<br />

Parks and Reserves, and ensuring Rangiora’s<br />

developments, such as the possible parking<br />

building and the Good Street Arcade, move<br />

towardscompletion.<br />

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Murray Clarke<br />

Standing for Rangiora Community Board<br />

As a founding chairman of the Rangiora<br />

Community BoardIamstandingfor election<br />

in an endeavourtoensurethatpropertyrates<br />

increases for Rangiora residents are kept to<br />

aminimum by avoiding costly overruns and<br />

exploring alternativesources of funding.<br />

Committed to listening and acting on the<br />

needsofthe RangioraWardresidents.<br />

Ihave been alocal resident for 49 years<br />

involved in farminginSouthbrook andsmall<br />

businessventures.<br />

Community activities – Founder<br />

of Community Watch, Rotary Club,<br />

Waimakariri Health Advisory Group, Grey<br />

Power, Rangiora Drainage Committee and<br />

six termsonthe Rangiora Advisory Board to<br />

name afew.<br />

Previously employed byOtago University<br />

as Facilities and Contracts Manager at<br />

Christchurch Hospital Site where Iamalso<br />

Justice of thePeace forstaffand patients.<br />

University Exceptional Achievement<br />

Award for Earthquake reinstatement work<br />

Otago Medical School representative on the<br />

Rangiora HealthHub.<br />

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Qualified in Building Inspection and<br />

Engineering, Public recreation facility<br />

management I have the ability to fully<br />

understand Council Staff reports and act<br />

appropriately.<br />

Iamcommitted to serving the Rangiora Ward residents<br />

▶ 6terms on the Rangiora Advisory board<br />

▶ 49 years in Southbrook<br />

▶ Qualified in Building Inspection and Engineering<br />

▶ Justice of the Peace<br />

▶ Experience in facilities &contracts management<br />

Part of my work on the Community Board<br />

has been involvement with the Friends of the<br />

Millton Dog Park committee. Aproject close to<br />

my heart.<br />

Along with the Southbrook Dog Park these<br />

facilities now provide enjoyment, exercise and<br />

camaraderie for hundreds of dogs and their<br />

owners. We hope to further develop these<br />

facilities to include seperate activity and agility<br />

areasinthe future.<br />

Iamalso part ofaCouncil group responsible<br />

for ensuring that Rangiora develops afuture<br />

plan forour growingtowns.<br />

As Rangiora becomesamodern, vibranttownI<br />

am supportive of anydecisionthatthe Rangiora<br />

Community Board and the WDC make that<br />

supports local businesses, improves parking<br />

in the Rangiora areas for our Customers and<br />

Businesses. Iwould also like to see our roads<br />

better maintained andupgraded.<br />

Thank you for taking the time toread this.<br />

I look forward to representing you on the<br />

Rangiora /AshleyCommunity Boardagain and<br />

would ask that you consider re-electing mein<br />

theupcomingvote.<br />

Thank you &regards,<br />

AuthorisedbyKeithGalloway,<strong>19</strong>Epsom Drive, Rangiora<br />

Community activities:<br />

• Founder of Community Watch<br />

• Rotary Club • Waimakariri Health Advisory Group<br />

• Grey Power • Rangiora Drainage Committee<br />

Authorised by Murray Clarke, 104 Townsend Road, Rangiora.<br />

MILES STAPYLTON-SMITH<br />

Standing for Council -Waimakariri District<br />

Councillors are about<br />

leadership and vision.<br />

Does leadership and vision<br />

come from how much is<br />

spent advertising onglossy<br />

self promotion?<br />

Do you think councils or<br />

councillors should spy on<br />

each other to see if there<br />

was a possible “Code of<br />

Conduct“ for holding a<br />

different view oropinion to<br />

others.<br />

That iswhat happened in<br />

Napier over its $46 million<br />

swimmingpool.<br />

Why is ours and other<br />

councils around NZ holding meetings closed<br />

to thepublic? What aretheyhiding, andwhy?<br />

My wife andIhavethree grandchildren living<br />

in this district. Itwill be our children that face<br />

the right and wrong decisions we make today,<br />

or have already made. What sort ofdebt will<br />

we leave them? How much Environmental<br />

damage will we have done?<br />

Iam64 and most ofmy life involved working<br />

on farms orconstruction often in conjunction<br />

with engineers. I played local representative<br />

cricketand Inow umpire thegame.<br />

Ihave agood working knowledge on many<br />

subjects, but would bethe first to admit the<br />

rules forced on local government and its<br />

operation sometimesdefywhatIseeaslogic.<br />

Putitthisway,nobusinessisrun likecouncil.<br />

Idid nine years at Carter Holt Harvey Plant<br />

in Sefton where Ialways tried to improve or<br />

analysed how the systems operated orwhere<br />

failures occurred.<br />

Afew years back Iworked on our Districts<br />

SewerOcean Outfall,where Ibuilt theconcrete<br />

drop structure where the water goes into the<br />

2204164<br />

Sarah Lewis<br />

Standing for Rangiora Community Board<br />

I’mcurrently an elected member of theRangiora-<br />

Ashley Community Board. I’ve livedinRangiora<br />

for 12years. I’m amember ofthe RSA. I’m the<br />

Community Board Liaison for the Southbrook<br />

Rugby Club. I’m a past member of Rotary<br />

Rangiora. I’m anemployee of Pegasus Health.<br />

I am an owner of a company called Green<br />

Signal Ltd Consultancy, acompany specializing<br />

in Unique Traffic Technology Solutions for<br />

Road Controlling Authorities. Green Signal<br />

also provides Project Management Services to<br />

Infrastructure Projects.<br />

I am a volunteer Teacher\Mentor for The<br />

Learner Driver Mentoring Programme <strong>North</strong><br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong>. This involves both male and female<br />

volunteersmentoring\teachingthe theory part of<br />

theLearner License.This programme is runbythe<br />

NewZealand Police.Volunteersmentorgroupsof<br />

up to 4students each with amax of 16 students in<br />

total onthe course. With 4courses running each<br />

year this is an amazingopportunity foranyoneof<br />

anyage to getthe assistancetheyneed to gain their<br />

LearnerLicence.Ihave volunteeredasaTeacher\<br />

Mentor since this course wasfirst introducedinto<br />

Rangiora at thebeginningof2018.<br />

Ifounded and co-ordinated the well-known<br />

and popular Waimakariri Women’s MTB &<br />

Walking Group in2016. Icreated this group to<br />

introduce women tothe many local tracks in the<br />

Waimakariri and Hurunui Area. These events<br />

were free. Withover1000 womenengaged in this<br />

group it was agreat opportunity for women to<br />

enjoy themselves with other likeminded women<br />

who also enjoyed biking and walking. Women<br />

were able toride in agroup getting fresh air and<br />

exercise while seeing what fabulous tracks we<br />

have in both Districts. Ico-ordinated these rides<br />

andwalksfor twoyears andIdid this voluntarily.<br />

This MTB and Walking Group saw hundreds<br />

of women from all over the district take part in<br />

fortnightly bike rides andwalksexperiencing<br />

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ocean pipe. So I am well<br />

aware ofthe systems faults<br />

or failures, many due to<br />

designorspecification.<br />

We need to restrain ourrate<br />

of increase to nearer therate<br />

of inflation.<br />

Council needs to operate<br />

more business like and stop<br />

wasteful spending.<br />

Core council services<br />

should be the primary<br />

concern of council along<br />

with the continued<br />

ownership of theseassets.<br />

We need to support local<br />

business ororganizations to<br />

provide services to thedistrict.<br />

IamseriouslyconcernedwithwhatIsee as the<br />

flaweddesignfor theIndoorSportsComplex.<br />

It appears wrongly orientated and placed on<br />

the wrong part of the site touse it’s roof pitch<br />

for solar power, and toprovide easterly wind<br />

blocking for more sports fields.<br />

Oursewer waste watersystemneeds upgrade.<br />

Why isitless reported than say the big sports<br />

spend up? Then there are roads, rubbish and<br />

recyclablematerialsall that need attention.<br />

We pay anexorbitant amount tohave the<br />

Southbrooktransferstation runfor us.<br />

Whydon’t we have apyrolysisplant to convert<br />

waste plasticand tyres back to oil?<br />

Climatechangehas always existed. Jetaircraft<br />

condensation trails that turn into wispy clouds<br />

help trap inheat atnight which isunfortunate<br />

as<br />

this is the time the planet losses heat. And<br />

Iwould be more concerned with atsunami<br />

comingintoKaiapoi.<br />

Miles Stapylton-Smith, think, Rates<br />

Restraint.<br />

Authorised by Miles Stapylton-Smith, 53 Good Street, Rangiora<br />

what ourwonderful district offers.<br />

In addition to Community Boardagendaitems,<br />

Iworked with council staff and members of our<br />

community on afew projects this term. The<br />

Park and Ride on River Road Rangiora. Alight<br />

installed atthe River Road bus stop. An island<br />

crossing and flush median on Oakwood drive.<br />

The relocation of the Kensington Avenue road<br />

signtoamore visiblelocation.<br />

Itakeanactive role in ourdistrictbysupporting<br />

and participating in local community events. I<br />

engage with our community, listening toideas<br />

regarding opportunities for continuing growth<br />

and development of our unique town. I’m a<br />

mum oftwo primary school aged children. Iam<br />

Friendly, Approachableand Community Minded.<br />

Alongside Local Government experience,Ibring<br />

ayounger woman’s point ofview focusing on<br />

what’s best forour Community andDistrict.<br />

Authorised by Sarah Lewis 17 Franklin Drive, Rangiora


LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS<br />

30 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

Jim Gerard QSO<br />

Standing for Rangiora Ashley Community Board<br />

Ihave lived in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

most of my adult life, I care<br />

deeply about Rangiora and its<br />

surroundingareas.<br />

The next ten years will<br />

see the rapid growth of<br />

our Town continue.<br />

It is estimated that<br />

our population will<br />

grow by 20% over<br />

this short period.<br />

This will require<br />

careful planning and<br />

management.<br />

Such things as traffic<br />

congestion, already<br />

bad in Southbrook,<br />

parking, particularly<br />

in the town centre,<br />

need urgent action.<br />

Should the existing<br />

privately owned land just<br />

off Durham Street, currently<br />

with the agreement of the<br />

owner, used by the Council for<br />

public parking bedeveloped, then a<br />

critical parking problem would arise. This<br />

means that theproposedcar parkingbuilding<br />

becomes apriority.<br />

With arapidly growingpopulation,the need<br />

forgoodbus servicesincreases.Aswellasbus<br />

services to Woodend, Pegasus, Kaiapoi and<br />

Christchurch,itwon’t be long before Rangiora<br />

will need acircular bus service within the<br />

town to link residential areas tothe town<br />

centre.<br />

There is also aneed to encourage park and<br />

ride forthose commutingtoChristchurch.<br />

Other issues also need to be closely watched,<br />

especiallyenvironmental issues.Our streams,<br />

rivers, river beds, beaches and sand dunes<br />

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need to be protected.<br />

With an aging population, a<br />

full 24-hour medical service<br />

is essential. The Rangiora<br />

Health Hub needs be<br />

expanded toensure this<br />

happens.<br />

Rate costs must be<br />

held. We have reached<br />

the time where the<br />

earthquake repairs<br />

are largely behind us,<br />

the Sports Stadium<br />

is being progressed,<br />

other major items<br />

budgeted for in the<br />

Council’s long-term<br />

plan, and now is the<br />

time to ensure the costs<br />

of ratesare held.<br />

As aformer Councillor,<br />

Mayor, MP for Rangiora,<br />

and currently Chair ofThe<br />

Rangiora Ashley Community<br />

Board, I bring extensive<br />

experience to local issues. I also<br />

bring wide public and business experience,<br />

having served in Canada as New Zealand’s<br />

High Commissioner, past member of Lincoln<br />

College Board and <strong>Canterbury</strong> Business<br />

Board.<br />

Locally, in Rangiora I am a member<br />

of the board of Rangiora Promotions, a<br />

Commissioner for the District Licencing<br />

Committee, a Committee member Friends<br />

of the Rangiora Town Hall, a Committee<br />

member of thePasschendaele Advisory Trust,<br />

andamemberofthe Rotary Club of Rangiora.<br />

My focus isthe future of Rangiora, as my<br />

wife Mary and Ilove living here. Iseek your<br />

continuedsupport.<br />

Authorised by RjGerard, 3Golding Avenue, Rangiora 740 Q0<br />

Vote forJohn Faulkner<br />

Standing for Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

Achieving goals through collaboration and<br />

partnerships!<br />

The responsibility of leaving alegacy for future<br />

generations – environmental, economic, social<br />

and cultural isinour hands. Success requires a<br />

commitment to collaborative engagement and<br />

the building of strong relationships across our<br />

community. Weneed councillors with experience<br />

around the issues to ensure change. Ihave that<br />

experience.<br />

Ourpeopleand ourlandmatter.<br />

As theChair of HurunuiWaiau Zone Committee,<br />

Ihave led acollaborative process todrive positive<br />

change. This means making tough decisions<br />

and itmeans taking account of, advocating for,<br />

and respecting peers around the table and in<br />

the community. This is how Ioperate. Positive<br />

environmental and community wellbeing<br />

outcomes cannot be achieved by acrimonious<br />

conflict. My focusisonthe progressionofregional<br />

goalsthrough improvedrelationships andoutcome<br />

driven solutions. For me respect for each other’s<br />

viewsand respectfor ourenvironment arekey.The<br />

best outcomes are achieved when weengage with<br />

each other and work together towards mutually<br />

agreed solutions. Icommittooperating in this way.<br />

Improving water quality is hugely important<br />

for this region. The task starts at home and I<br />

am managing my own stretch of river tomake a<br />

difference in mypatch. I have planted more than<br />

1250 nativestohelpdomybit as part of arestoration<br />

projectthatincludes planting 10,500 nativesonthe<br />

Waiau Uwha. In addition, the nitrogen discharge<br />

from my farm hasreducedby40%. Through small<br />

individual steps we canall play ourpart.<br />

Improving water quality will require urban and<br />

rural residents to change the habits ofalifetime.<br />

In early <strong>September</strong> the Government released their<br />

national direction for freshwater. The goals are bold<br />

and aspirational, and they will require significant<br />

commitmentfrom theregionalcouncil to implement.<br />

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They will also require major change inpractice<br />

from farmers. Iapplaud the inclusion ofusing<br />

regulatory andnon-regulatory toolsinthischange.<br />

This has been afocus of my work. Thechange<br />

process must beajust transition that reflects and<br />

accommodates the needs ofall water users. This<br />

will take time and acollaborative approach. My<br />

experience gained as Chairofthe Zone Committee,<br />

as afarmer and as aperson who cares about our<br />

precious water resource will be invaluable in<br />

helping the community and the council move<br />

forwardtoachieve required results.<br />

Ihave lived inCulverden for the past 18 years,<br />

and I know the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> community<br />

well –Iknow what residents value and what they<br />

are prepared tofight for. Weneed to manage all<br />

our natural resources well. Weneed cost effective<br />

public transport, thriving communities, and a<br />

strong local economy. We don’twant annual rate<br />

increases. Iwill fight hard to get action without<br />

additional cost.<br />

We only get one chance every three years –make<br />

it count!<br />

Authorised by John Faulkner 758 Mouse Point Road, Culverden.<br />

GarryJackson Hurunui Mayor, 2004 -2010<br />

Standing for Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong>,<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>/Opukepuke Ward<br />

This Ecan election is important! After nine years with commissioners, Ecan returns to afully<br />

elected model, at atime when new challenges loom large: new central government water<br />

management standards, our Waimakariri and Hurunui water zone committees, climate<br />

change actions, transport planning, Greater Christchurch urban planning, and much more.<br />

Accordingly, the competence, capability and cohesiveness of this new 14 member Ecan<br />

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

Opukepuke needs strong, balanced and effective representation. Iwant to be one of your<br />

two representatives!<br />

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

<strong>Canterbury</strong>, anapolitical, independent and progressive think tank for <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s future<br />

•Ihave no affiliations oralignment with any specific sectors orspecial interest groups<br />

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

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

principles, demonstrated asmayor, are accountability, transparency, integrity, positivity, and respect for residents and<br />

landowner rights.<br />

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

to all issues and challenges. Importantly, Ican capably represent urban and rural interests.<br />

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

or www.facebook.com/garryjacksonforecan<br />

2<strong>19</strong>8725<br />

Authorised by Garry Jackson, 45 Maskells RoadRD1 Amberley


LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS<br />

The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

31<br />

Claire McKay Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

Our Regional Council, Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong>, has<br />

significantresponsibilities that impact on everysingleone of us<br />

wholive in the<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>region. These include public<br />

transport,managementofthe waterresource, air, land useand<br />

hazards. None of theseresponsibilities shouldbetaken lightly.<br />

In seeking re- election as your representative at the council<br />

table, Icommit tobuilding onmyachievements of the past<br />

threeyears.Mykey goal will be to balancesocial, cultural, and<br />

economic values with responsibleenvironmental objectives.<br />

Ihave never avoided taking onthe challenging roles and<br />

issues. My involvement with freshwater and the <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

Water Management Strategy (CWMS), both locally, regionally<br />

and as lead in Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong>, means I have a<br />

detailed understanding ofthe complexity of the issues faced<br />

in managing our natural resources. Iacknowledge the urgent<br />

need to address the consequential impacts from decades of<br />

ruraland urban development.<br />

Real and lasting change requires ahuge shift in commonly<br />

accepted practices and behaviours, inboth urban and rural<br />

communities. Everyone must “dotheir bit”. At the same time,<br />

we need to be realistic about the time required before we see<br />

measurableresults of substantial investment,systemchanges, or<br />

implementation of practicalsolutions to reduce environmental<br />

impacts. It is frustrating nottosee an immediate improvement,<br />

but we must leaveabetterlegacyfor future generations.<br />

My key focus has been to make sure that regulations can be<br />

implemented inthe intended manner, and not beaconstraint<br />

to innovation and change. Continuing to advocate for a<br />

common sense approach toregulations and the identification<br />

and implementation of timely and practical solutions, will<br />

remain apriority<br />

It takes trust, effective communications, excellent<br />

relationships, transparent and consultative engagement and<br />

problem solving to achieve constructive results. Working<br />

in this way, takes people with us and achieves change faster<br />

and more effectively. Buy-in is essential and regulations the<br />

backstopfor enforcement.<br />

Iwill continue myfocussed listening and advocacy style<br />

and work tostrengthen collaborative relationships with all<br />

stakeholders, in an environmentoftrust andrespect.<br />

My business background and appreciation of the value of<br />

hard-earned cash, means Ihave adrive for alean and efficient<br />

organisation with affordable rates. This requires prioritisation<br />

of mandated work programmes, whilst fulfilling thefunctions<br />

of theorganisation.<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> needs astrong voice with athorough<br />

knowledge and understanding ofthe key issues facing our<br />

district. Ihave the skills and experience to ensure Iwill domy<br />

absolutebesttoachieve thesekey goals.<br />

•ahealthyenvironment<br />

•vibrant communities and<br />

•athriving economy<br />

Icare. Do you? Thenvotefor ClaireMcKay.<br />

Call me 027 486 4023<br />

Email: clairemckay2016@gmail.com<br />

Facebook–Claire MckayEcanCouncillor<br />

2202726 Authorised by Claire McKay,312 Tallotts road, Cust.<br />

Bill Dowle<br />

Standing for Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

Ihave been involved inlocal government as a<br />

ratepayer and landowner since the early <strong>19</strong>80s.<br />

IfarmedatKaikoura for22years anddealt with<br />

many issues as hill and high country farming is<br />

impacted by localand regional councilrules and<br />

plans.<br />

Ihad to submit regularly on various issues, as<br />

well as apply andcomply with resource consents<br />

formanyactivities.<br />

Iwas chairman of the Kaikoura Rivers and<br />

Pests liaison committee in the <strong>19</strong>90s. This<br />

committee has now evolved into the River<br />

Zone committee structure wesee today. Ialso<br />

represented Kaikoura district ratepayers on the<br />

<strong>North</strong>ern Area Committee that functioned in<br />

themid <strong>19</strong>90s.<br />

Iambusy inthe community. Real Estate work<br />

takes me throughout the whole of the <strong>North</strong><br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong> constituency on a regular basis,<br />

marketing properties. This keeps meintouch<br />

with ratepayers andresidents.<br />

As amemberofOxford Search &Rescuegroup<br />

and secretary of <strong>Canterbury</strong> Search &Rescue,<br />

my contacts and relationships are widespread. I<br />

was recently appointed as atrustee for Wander<br />

Search <strong>Canterbury</strong> Community Trust.<br />

As afire fighter and treasurer for the Sefton<br />

RuralFireForceIinteractwithadifferentgroup<br />

of residents in thearea.<br />

As chairman of the NZWool Classers Assn<br />

board my interest in hill and high country<br />

farming continues and see adifferent sector of<br />

ourdiversecommunity.<br />

Thislooks like an extremely busy life, butasthe<br />

saying goes “if you want something done, ask a<br />

busy person’’.<br />

Ihave tobeorganised and efficient, just what<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> needs as its representative,<br />

but will need toreduce some activities if Iam<br />

successful in my election bid.<br />

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Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong> isn’tjust about theair<br />

quality, resource consents, water and nutrient<br />

issues. There aresome20areas that Environment<br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong>has responsibility for.<br />

Iamnot standing onany single issue that has<br />

gotonmy“goat’’. Ihave ageneraland widespread<br />

interest in Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong>, what it<br />

does andhow it affects everyone in theregion.<br />

The ability tosee the whole issue, uncover the<br />

facts, and decide the action totake onbehalf<br />

of all ratepayers isanimportant aspect ofmy<br />

philosophy. Often itisamatter offinding the<br />

middle ground.<br />

There are views from both extremes onany<br />

issue. The solution to one extreme is often<br />

unpalatable tothe other; finding anacceptable<br />

middle ground forall is what your representative<br />

must do.Ihavethis ability. Thiscan be likenedto<br />

my present role in Real Estate. The seller wantsa<br />

highprice,the buyerwants alow price.Ihaveto<br />

bringthemtogethertomeet in themiddle.<br />

Authorised by Bill Dowle, 215 Reserve Road, Amberley.<br />

GRANT EDGE Standing for Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>/Opukepuke Constituency<br />

I’malandscape architect with a35-yearbackground<br />

inurbanandruraldesignandplanning.I’moutgoing<br />

deputy chair of the Waimakariri Water Zone<br />

committee and have experience in management of<br />

professionaland community organizations.<br />

I’maneffective communicator andproblem solver<br />

who thinks outside the square toarrive at good<br />

practical solutions with freshideas andwill commit<br />

time andenergytodeliveringsensibleand forwardthinking<br />

governance decisions.<br />

The region needs to prosper while adopting<br />

sustainable land management practices and<br />

undertaking environmental improvements. I<br />

support urgency indealing with climate change<br />

andwater qualityissuesthatare affecting everyone.<br />

I’ve identified four significant issues that need<br />

attention:<br />

Water Quality: Commitment to improving<br />

freshwater water quality for drinking, swimming<br />

and ecosystem health ishigh onEcan’s agenda.<br />

Although plan changes and action programmes<br />

are well underway, there isstill afeeling inthe<br />

community that more needs tobedone atamuch<br />

faster pace. Continuing with the collaborative<br />

Zone committee approach and greater District<br />

Council and Ecan cooperation on land and water<br />

management is essential to provide a voice for<br />

everyone in thecommunity.<br />

Biodiversity: Isupport the goals and actions<br />

proposed in the <strong>Canterbury</strong> Biodiversity Strategy<br />

and subsequent Ecan prioritizing ofimprovements<br />

and action programmes designed to address<br />

freshwater quality, stream and wetland protection<br />

and enhancement, as well as managing pest<br />

plants and animals. We have lost upto90% of our<br />

indigenousbiodiversityand we need to substantially<br />

reset the balance. Interagency coordination and<br />

education are critical to helping address this<br />

environmental issue.<br />

Economy: Unsustainable land use practices<br />

resultingindegradedenvironmentshas neverbeen<br />

acceptable. Mankind’sactions have resulted in<br />

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accelerated global warming and caused an<br />

environmental and economic crisis. I support<br />

progressive land-use change with incentives to<br />

avoideconomicharm. I’mkeentopromote actions<br />

that deliver economic diversity based on bestfit<br />

land use activities for urban growth and food<br />

production.Iwanttopromotethe specialcharacter<br />

of our outstanding natural environments and<br />

unique cultural setting to foster growth intourism<br />

andrecreationalopportunities.<br />

Climate Change: Undoubtedlythe most significant<br />

issue facing the planet and our local environment.<br />

Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong> isalready committed to<br />

engaging with communities to better understand<br />

and proactively respond tochallenges, risks and<br />

opportunities that climate change poses. Weall<br />

see dramatic footage daily about extreme climate<br />

events and tragedy around the world in places<br />

unprepared for the frequency and scale ofevents<br />

never experienced before. Weneed to be upfront<br />

and honest tothe community about the reality of<br />

what change will mean so that the tough decisions<br />

canbemade regardingadaptive responses.<br />

Iamseeking your vote to help facilitate positive<br />

change.<br />

Authorised by Grant Edge, 238 Easterbrook Road Rd 1Kaiapoi 7691<br />

2205792<br />

VOTE<br />

JO KANE &STEVE WAKEFIELD<br />

NO.1# &NO.2#<br />

CANTERBURY DISTRICT<br />

HEALTH BOARD<br />

•FIGHTING FOR FAIRER FUNDING<br />

•ENSURING NORTH CANTERBURY HAS AVOICE<br />

AUTHORISED BY:JOKANE, 31 Broadway Av,Waikuku Beach 7448<br />

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


LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS<br />

32 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

As aproudresidentofour HurunuiDistrictIam<br />

delighted to offer myself as acandidate for the<br />

position of Mayor.<br />

The past nine years as elected councillor for the<br />

Amuri-Hurunui ward and six as Deputy Mayor<br />

has given memany valuable opportunities to<br />

learn, lead and listen –essential qualities both<br />

to the office of Mayor and when serving the<br />

various needs of our community. I bring an<br />

open, yet common sense approach to collective<br />

decisionmakingand have aproventrackrecord<br />

of achieving successful outcomes for both<br />

residents andthe environment.Iam dependable,<br />

responsible and Ifully understand the role and<br />

complexity of local government. Myknowledge<br />

of the district means decision making draws on<br />

both strategic vision and local needs. Outcome<br />

driven and people focussed, Iwill continue to<br />

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Marie Black for Mayor<br />

Hurunui District Council<br />

advocate relentlesslyfor theHurunui at localand<br />

regional levels.AsaleaderIam well positioned to<br />

unite elected councillors tocollectively navigate<br />

the challenges and maximise the opportunities<br />

presentingthe district.<br />

Hurunui isaunique region of <strong>Canterbury</strong> Iam<br />

as mindful of the concerns facing our urban<br />

residents as I am of those facing the rural<br />

people of our area. All ratepayers must be<br />

able toaccess council services that are effective<br />

and efficient. In the future the council has the<br />

added responsibility toexplore all options for<br />

the use of the Queen Mary Historic Reserve in<br />

Hanmer Springs. Ihave astrong connection in<br />

the Hurunui dating back five generations and<br />

Iamacutely cognisant that the land must be<br />

respectedand nurtured forfuturegenerations to<br />

enjoy.<br />

Recently there has been discussion regarding<br />

the need for ayounger voice in local politics.<br />

Whilst Iamhappily of amatureage,Icanassure<br />

voters that in my former role employedbythe<br />

New Zealand Plunket Society, together with the<br />

considered opinions ofmyfour adultchildrenI<br />

am well informed ofconcerns facing both our<br />

youthand youngerfamilies.<br />

When considering the candidacy for Mayor I<br />

chose “real experience and local passion” as my<br />

slogan. Ibelieve Idohavethe necessary skillset,<br />

confidence and experience to bring to the<br />

Mayoral position. During the past years I have<br />

represented theCouncil in awide range of tasks<br />

and just asimportantly, Ihave hadalongand<br />

fulfillinginvolvement in avariety of community<br />

events. Mypassionisand willcontinuetobefor<br />

thepeopleand land in theHurunui District.<br />

AndrewDickerson<br />

Standing for <strong>Canterbury</strong> District Health Board<br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong> District Health Board members are<br />

elected ‘at large’ inavast electorate stretching<br />

from north ofKaikoura to south ofAshburton.<br />

With no wards itisimportant that our area has<br />

elected representation and strong advocacy to<br />

ensure that health issues facing Waimakariri,<br />

Hurunuiand Kaikoura receive consideration on<br />

theBoard.<br />

I live in the Waimakariri and have more<br />

than thirty years’ hospital and health sector<br />

experience. I also chair the Board’s Hospital<br />

Advisory Committee.<br />

It is critical we complete the rebuild of<br />

Christchurch Hospital and ensure it is large<br />

enough to meet <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s future health<br />

needs. Other priorities in the city include<br />

improving mental health facilities and<br />

developing anew cancer centre, offering awider<br />

range of treatmentoptions.<br />

ParkingproblemsatChristchurch Hospital also<br />

need to be resolvedurgently.<br />

Butjustasimportant arethe health needsofour<br />

ruralcommunities.<br />

In Waimakariri Ihave been astrong supporter<br />

of the new Health Hub inRangiora and the<br />

retention of community hospital and health<br />

services in Oxford. With rapid population<br />

growth Ihaveconsistentlyexpressed my support<br />

for anafter-hours GPservice and amtotally<br />

committed to the new proposal to develop a<br />

primaryhealthfacility, with after-hours care,on<br />

CDHB land adjacenttothe Health Hub.<br />

In Hurunui Ihave taken akeen interest in<br />

the new model ofcare and support initiatives<br />

that will enhance and grow community health<br />

services in theregionand helpensurethe future<br />

of WaikariHospital.<br />

In Kaikoura Isupported building the new<br />

community hospital on the existing site, at a<br />

time when many others wanted to relocate it.<br />

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The challenge nowistocontinuetoenhance and<br />

grow health servicesfromthisnew facility.<br />

We are the <strong>Canterbury</strong> DHB, not the<br />

Christchurch DHB. Iunderstandthe importance<br />

of rural health services, including rural mental<br />

health services. They will continue tobefront<br />

andcentrefor me.<br />

Iamprepared tocommit fully tothis role and<br />

have the energy, experience and work ethic<br />

to represent you in improving public health<br />

services in ourregion.<br />

Ihavenolinks to anypolitical party. Myinterest<br />

is in healthcare,not politics. Iwill always put the<br />

interestsofour communities first.<br />

Iwould valueyourNumberOne vote.<br />

Furtherinformation:<br />

www.andrewdickerson.co.nz<br />

Thank you.<br />

Authorised by ADickerson, 34 Arahura Road, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

Peggy Burrows<br />

Standing for Mayor, Hurunui District<br />

There are few people as capable as<br />

Peggy Burrows of leading in<br />

multiple worlds. Peggy is<br />

just as comfortablesitting<br />

around the board table<br />

andchairingameeting<br />

as she is in the<br />

cowshed, relieving<br />

in her local primary<br />

school, ordelivering<br />

a keynote address<br />

on the international<br />

stage.<br />

Peggy has an<br />

astute understanding<br />

of the difference<br />

between governance and<br />

management and personifies<br />

leadership, resilience, integrity<br />

and honour. As Mayor Peggy likens<br />

her leadership style tothat ofthe conductor<br />

of a mighty orchestra. The conductor is<br />

not avirtuoso, rather the conductor must<br />

be capable ofreading the music, keeping<br />

time, making melody and inspiring all<br />

players tobethe best they can be. Peggy is<br />

apassionate advocate fordiversity, inclusion<br />

and collaboration. Peggy is aperson who<br />

gets things done!<br />

Peggy was the principal of Rangiora High<br />

School for 13years and asachange agent<br />

ledastaffof200,astudentbodyof1800 and<br />

managed atotal budgetof$32M. In 2016 she<br />

established Peggy Burrows and Associates:<br />

Mediation, Advocacy and Leadership<br />

Consultancy, and works with leaders from<br />

all walks oflife and advocates for people<br />

who needed a fearless champion during<br />

mediation.<br />

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In 2018 Peggy graduated from the<br />

University of<strong>Canterbury</strong> with a<br />

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)<br />

in Education. Her research<br />

explored culturally safe<br />

leadership practices<br />

in the 21st Century;<br />

particularly leadership<br />

best practice in<br />

biculturalspaces.<br />

Peggy is an<br />

experienced leader and<br />

held three Ministerial<br />

appointments in<br />

Governance; in Law, as a<br />

member of theDeportation<br />

Review Tribunal, in<br />

Conservation as amemberofthe<br />

Aoraki/<strong>Canterbury</strong> Conservation<br />

Board, andInAnimal Welfareasamember<br />

of the National Advisory Committee for<br />

Animal Welfare(NAWAC).<br />

Peggy isanAssociate with AMINZ and<br />

understands the challenges that come<br />

with managing collaborative and inclusive<br />

approaches to civic planning and public<br />

consultation. Appointed as aJustice of the<br />

Peace at the age of 33 Peggy has served her<br />

community both locally and nationally in<br />

that role.<br />

Peggy is married to husband Donald<br />

Burrows, whose family arrived in <strong>North</strong><br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong> the 1800s. They have two<br />

daughtersand six grandchildren.<br />

Dr. Peggy Burrows describes herself asa<br />

local who iscommitted to service before<br />

self and toensuring ifitispromised itis<br />

delivered.<br />

Time to Give! Time to Serve!<br />

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


LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS<br />

The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

33<br />

Lynda Murchison<br />

Standing for Councillor -Hurunui West Ward<br />

People matter, the planet matters, and the<br />

principles and ethics by which wetreat both,<br />

matter! That’s why Iamseeking the challenge<br />

of local government.<br />

Ihave been lucky enough to enjoy dual<br />

careers in farming and environmental<br />

management. Ihaveover24years’experience<br />

in environmental policy and planning,<br />

working for district and regional councils, Te<br />

RūnangaoNgāi Tahu,and in privatepractice;<br />

andlecturingat<strong>Canterbury</strong> University.<br />

I also dryland farm sheep and beef in<br />

partnership with my husband and have held<br />

governance roles in the rural sector including<br />

Provincial President of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

Federated Farmers and Icurrently co-chair<br />

the <strong>Canterbury</strong> Rural Advisory Group (Civil<br />

Defence Emergency Management). Through<br />

these role Ihave championed the needs of<br />

theHurunui Districtinenvironmental issues,<br />

farmingand adverseevents.<br />

Working atthe cross-roads of environment,<br />

farming and provincial communities Ioffer<br />

unique skillsets to address the challenges and<br />

champion the needs ofour district, on-farm<br />

andinour townships.<br />

I have a thorough knowledge of the<br />

HurunuiDistrict andofthe processesoflocal<br />

government. Iknow how to make the system<br />

work, how to get stuff done. Iamsolutionsfocused,<br />

tolerant and inclusive – we are<br />

enrichedbydiverseviews.<br />

Iprefer actions on the ground to words on<br />

paper, and actions onthe ground are most<br />

efficient and effective when they are planned<br />

andco-ordinated.<br />

I am passionate about our District: our<br />

people, our land, our water, our biodiversity<br />

–us!<br />

Ibelieve in abalanced approach to issues:<br />

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Robbie Bruerton<br />

Standing for Hurunui Council -South Ward<br />

Iwas raised in Greta Valley, myFather the local<br />

Engineer working insteel, my Mother working<br />

in family and community. Iloved country life,<br />

undeterredbygrazedknees andsunburn.<br />

High School took me to Christchurch, later<br />

gainingmyEngineering trade andN.Z.C.E. On<br />

an Overseas TrainingAward,Iwas distractedby<br />

aScottish tourist inAdelaide. Ultimately Janice<br />

andIweremarried in Scotland.<br />

Five yearsand threecontinentslater we returned<br />

to Hurunui, relocating our family business to<br />

Amberley, where we have called home for 24<br />

years now. With local support, wehave grown<br />

our businesses Hurunui Engineering, Hurunui<br />

Hydraulics and Amberley Toolshed, providing<br />

newservices back into thedistrict.<br />

Iamextremely grateful that our children have<br />

grown up in Amberley, nurtured within our<br />

rural based environment and values through<br />

School, sports, healthcare, community and<br />

friends.Still theodd grazedknee, but lessofthe<br />

sunburn!<br />

My local involvement has included Fire<br />

Brigade, Amberley Reserves Advisory Group<br />

and Amberley Lions Past President. Iama<br />

Committee member of JBNZ <strong>Canterbury</strong>,<br />

AmberleyNZ Business Promotion group and<br />

Amberley Ward Committee. The later has<br />

given meanextremely valuable insight into the<br />

executive workings of Council. Between the<br />

many successes and sometimes frustrations,<br />

I have gained real understanding of Council<br />

process.<br />

My community and business activities<br />

involve me with many people with avariety of<br />

aspirations, providing a broad and balanced<br />

perspective on what concerns our community<br />

and asound base from which toadvocate on<br />

importantissues.<br />

Councilmust be transparent andaccountableat<br />

all times. Waterquality is amajor concerntoour<br />

2201893<br />

environmental, economic and social. Iwill<br />

advocate foraCouncil that leadsbyexample.<br />

Iwill advocate forefficientand effective useof<br />

ratepayers funds. Whether it’s water supplies<br />

or healthcare, adverse events or biodiversity,<br />

community facilities or climate change, with<br />

asmall rating- base and alarge land area, we<br />

need aDistrict Council that champions our<br />

needs.<br />

Iamparticularly concerned atpolicy and<br />

regulation coming from central government<br />

that is impractical or costly for our<br />

communities. Policies andregulations need to<br />

work for Hurunui; Iamprepared tostand up<br />

andpush back when they don’t.<br />

Avote for Lynda Murchison in the West<br />

Ward is avote for commitment, knowledge<br />

andexperience.<br />

We are fortunate to farm land in both the<br />

East and West wards. For us as afamily, the<br />

Hawarden-Waikari community is home, but<br />

to me we areone district, Hurunui.<br />

Authorised by Lynda Murchison, 380 Waipara Flat Rd, Amberley RD3, 7483<br />

residents. Climate change could present<br />

significant challenges and risks to Hurunui’s<br />

largely agricultural based community. Although<br />

as Kiwis we are highly innovative, capable<br />

and passionate about our environment, there<br />

will undoubtedly be serious financial and<br />

environmental considerations for our council<br />

andcommunity to addressgoing forward.<br />

Amberley town development is slow and<br />

disjointed.Anapparent absenceofacoordinated<br />

town concept plan is concerning. We have<br />

ageing infrastructure in need of upgrade or<br />

renewal, compounded by tougher regulations<br />

and standards. Many ofour local businesses are<br />

grappling with economy of scale and desperate<br />

to gain more financial nutrient from the traffic<br />

artery pumpingthrough ourtownevery day.<br />

The realityisthatCouncil must remain fiscally<br />

responsible and function effectively while<br />

remaining within our financial means. We need<br />

ourdistrict to continue to grow,insyncwithour<br />

environmentand ruralvalues, to notonlyattract<br />

more people to want to live in Hurunui, but to<br />

retain thosewho alreadycall it home.<br />

We must excel asagreat place to live, do<br />

business, to visitand enjoy.<br />

Authorised by Robbie Bruerton, 62 Osborne Road, Amberley<br />

Geoff Shier<br />

Standing for South Ward -Hurunui District<br />

The experience and knowledge gained from<br />

serving athree year term as aHurunui District<br />

Councillor gives me the confidence to seek<br />

anothertermonCouncil.<br />

Iamafourth generation local having returned<br />

to Amberley, myhome town, ten years ago to<br />

reconnect with family, the environment and the<br />

local community.This is my home.<br />

Our sense of community in the Hurunui is<br />

strong and Ienjoy contributing to community<br />

well-being and participating in community<br />

organisationsand activities.<br />

Community engagement includes:<br />

•Hurunui TourismBoard,6years<br />

•AmberleyLions,9years including2years<br />

as president<br />

•ConvenorofAmberley BeachSurfcasting<br />

Competition, 7years<br />

•<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>Wineand Food Festival<br />

committee,8years<br />

•Chair of Amberley District Community<br />

VehicleTrust,2years<br />

•Accredited Justice of thePeace.<br />

Over the past three years onCouncil, Ihave<br />

sat onthe Finance Audit and Risk committee<br />

(deputy chair). With over 20 years’ experience<br />

in corporate banking Iamwell positioned to<br />

contribute inthe Finance Audit and Risk role.<br />

Interest rate risk management is an area in<br />

which Ihave considerable experience. This is<br />

particularlyrelevantasCouncil’s debt growsand<br />

interest costs flowthrough into rates.<br />

I am pro-growth and development in a<br />

sensible, sustainable and affordable manner.<br />

The South Ward has grown significantly since<br />

the Christchurch earthquakes and islikely to<br />

continue to grow in the future. New people<br />

and new businesses add to the interesting<br />

tapestry of ourcommunity.Wemust provide the<br />

appropriate infrastructure and services at the<br />

rightcost.<br />

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Michael Ward<br />

Standing for South Ward -Hurunui District Council<br />

My name is Michael Ward and Ihave lived<br />

in the South Ward for the last 15 years. Iam<br />

a Cantabrian born and bred, married with<br />

2 grown children and 3 grandchildren. My<br />

employment background was inmanagement<br />

inmanufacturing andtransport industries, and<br />

we also ran aB&B business here inthe South<br />

Ward.<br />

For the past 3years Ihave had the privilege<br />

to represent our community on the Hurunui<br />

District Council and acted as a District<br />

Licensing Commissioner. In addition for the<br />

past 9years Ihave been Chair of the Amberley<br />

(now South) Ward Committee.<br />

Over the three years Ihave been onCouncil I<br />

cansay that Iwas thedriving forcefor footpath<br />

repairs, the sourcing of better water from<br />

Racecourse Road, the planning to refurbish<br />

the Amberley pool, the successful application<br />

for funding for Hurunui Aged Friendly<br />

Community initiative to improve facilities for<br />

older residents and protection of trees inour<br />

streetscapes.<br />

Around the table I have questioned the<br />

affordability of initiatives to assure that<br />

decisions made are in the best interests of our<br />

community with aviewtotry andslowthe rise<br />

in rates.<br />

If you see fit to re-elect me to Council Iwill<br />

continue to push the refurbishment of the<br />

pool, push for early completion of the new<br />

water supply connection to Amberley, lead<br />

community consultation with our beach<br />

communities regarding sea level rise, assist<br />

our community to engage with Council onthe<br />

issues raised by climate change, champion the<br />

further stages ofthe Eastern Reserve, Walking<br />

and cycling routes toimprove access around<br />

towns, push for arevitalisation ofthe Town<br />

Centre plan for Amberley, continue torepair<br />

andupgrade footpathsand to ensure that<br />

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Our local businesses need everyone’s support.<br />

Businesses provide employment opportunities,<br />

encourage people to come and live here and<br />

increase the diversity of our community. I<br />

support the initiatives of AmberleyNZ in<br />

bringing more shoppers and visitors to the<br />

village.<br />

As aCouncillor member of the Hurunui Youth<br />

Council, Iaminawe of the achievement and<br />

capability ofthe young people ofour district.<br />

Watching the leaders oftomorrow learn, grow<br />

andleadtheir studentcommunities is very cool.<br />

Helping ouryouthisveryrewarding.<br />

The Hurunui environment and landscape is<br />

outstanding. As an avid fly fisher, I totally<br />

understand the drive for pure fresh riverwater<br />

and lake-water. As an enthusiastic parttime<br />

mountain biker, Ithrive on the trails in<br />

the district and the views of our magnificent<br />

countryside.<br />

With abackground inbusiness and banking,<br />

knowledge oflocal affairs and experience on<br />

many committees and Council, Iwelcome the<br />

opportunity to serveanother term.<br />

I am married to Rose and we have 5 adult<br />

children and 10grandchildren between us. Life<br />

is busy.<br />

Authorised by GeoffShier,1Bankview Place, Amberley 7410<br />

community wishes are both canvassed and<br />

taken on board.<br />

All these issues and any more the community<br />

namescan againbediscussed as part of thenew<br />

10 yearplanwhich willbeformulatedJuly2020.<br />

Accountability, determination, inclusiveness,<br />

community values, financial prudence and<br />

future planning are some of the skill sets I<br />

offer to you. Iamalways available either by<br />

landline 03314 9905, mobile 027 225 5068 or<br />

emailmichaelxward@hotmail.comand soonby<br />

Facebookand always keen to chat!<br />

If this has met with your expectations itwill<br />

be my privilege torepresent you for the next 3<br />

years.<br />

Whether you support meornot PLEASE<br />

vote –itisimperative that the voice of the<br />

community is heard and your representatives<br />

areheldtoaccount.<br />

Authorised by Michael Ward, 3JohnsonAvenue, Amberley.


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The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

35<br />

By SHELLEY TOPP<br />

The Kaiapoi Food Forest’ssecond<br />

anniversarywas markedlast Sunday with<br />

acommunity picnic.<br />

Kaiapoi cake­maker Holly Burnett,<br />

owner of Madam Valentine Special<br />

Occasion Cakes and Desserts, made a<br />

white chocolate cake and some raspberry<br />

white chocolate cupcakes for thepicnic.<br />

TaylorMcConnell, owner of Sporeshift<br />

Mushrooms, gaveapopularworkshopon<br />

how to grow mushrooms on logsand in the<br />

garden, and food­forest volunteer Garth<br />

Forsberg, of Kaiapoi, brought some<br />

wassail (non­alcoholic mulled cider) to try.<br />

Wassail is consumedduring wassailing,<br />

an ancient English pagan ritual held to<br />

celebrate the winter solstice and the<br />

returntowardsspring.<br />

Kaiapoi Food ForestTrust chairman<br />

Brent Cairns said the picnicprovided a<br />

great opportunity to learn how food was<br />

grown at the forestinacost­effective, timeefficient<br />

and sustainableway.<br />

Since the earthquakes it has been<br />

Brent’s goaltohave afoodforest in<br />

Kaiapoi.<br />

Trees left behind by families that once<br />

lived in the red zones have been moved to<br />

the forest and provide ‘‘a wonderful<br />

legacy’’, he says.<br />

‘‘I’m proud to be partofbuilding the<br />

food forest for the community.’’<br />

Brent’s wife, Shirley, who is also a<br />

trustee, said the skillofproviding agarden<br />

to growfood was important in this day and<br />

age.<br />

Growing up in Southland, she learnt<br />

gardening skills fromher parentswho<br />

provided nearly all of their vegetables and<br />

fruit from alarge backyard garden.<br />

‘‘But unfortunately the opportunity to do<br />

Fun with fungi ... Taylor McConnell<br />

prepares aplot for growing mushrooms<br />

during aworkshop at the Kaiapoi Food<br />

Forest last Sunday.<br />

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP<br />

thisdecreases as house­section sizes<br />

decrease, the back garden becomes<br />

smallerand so do food­cropyields.<br />

‘‘But to be part of the Kaiapoi Food<br />

Forestissuch ahuge opportunity to again<br />

put thosepast skills back to work and also<br />

learn from others.’’<br />

Garth’s ‘‘basic recipe’’for wassail:1.5l<br />

cider, 1.5lapplejuice, 0.5l orange juice, 5<br />

cinnamonquills, 2tsp nutmeg, 3tbsp<br />

whole cloves, 2slicedoranges.Vigorously<br />

boilthe spices in 300ml of ciderfor 20<br />

minutes, then top up withthe other<br />

ingredients and heat through. Other<br />

stronger recipes use less juice.Itcan be<br />

fortifiedwith port or sherry and may have<br />

ginger added.<br />

Schools, charities chase funding<br />

Hundreds of nominationswere put<br />

forward as worthy recipients for achunk<br />

of MainPower’s$30,000 Community<br />

Fund.<br />

Arange of charitable groupsand<br />

schools have been named as finalistsand<br />

now it is up to the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

community to vote for who theythink<br />

should receive ashare of the fund, which<br />

will be splitbetween the groups and<br />

schools that receivethe most votes, with<br />

$20,000 availablefor charitable groups<br />

and $10,000 allocated to <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

schools and education providers.<br />

Finalistsinthe $20,000 community groups<br />

section are:Amberley Meals on Wheels, Big<br />

Brothers Big Sisters <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>;<br />

Cheviot CommunityMenz Shed; Chris Ruth<br />

Centre; GoodNight, Sleep Tight; Kaiapoi Food<br />

Forest, Kaiapoi Promotions;Kaichorus;<br />

KaikouraCommunity Kitchen; Kaikoura<br />

Community Shed; LeithfieldBeachResidents’<br />

Association; MiniHahaHorse Haven; <strong>North</strong><br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong> Mini Bus Trust Transport; Oxford<br />

Art Trust; Oxford Community Menz Shed;<br />

Rachels House Trust; RangioraCommunity<br />

Patrol; RangioraCommunity Menz Shed;<br />

Reflections Community Trust; SatisfyFood<br />

Rescue; SeniorNet <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>;<br />

Southbrook CommunitySportsClub,Till The<br />

Cows ComeHome; Waikuku Beach Surf<br />

Lifesaving; Waimak WeeOnesand Wellbeing<br />

<strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />

The finalists in the $10,000 schools/<br />

educational projectssectionare:Amberley<br />

Community Preschool;Amberley School;<br />

ClarkvillePlaycentre; Fernside School;<br />

Hanmer Springs School; Leithfield School;<br />

Loburn School; <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Alpine<br />

Trust; <strong>North</strong> Loburn School; Omihi School;<br />

Rangiora Borough School; RangioraHigh<br />

School (two projects);Sefton School;<br />

SouthbrookSchool; View HillSchool and<br />

Waiau School.<br />

To vote,visitthe MainPowerwebsiteat<br />

mainpower.co.nz/20<strong>19</strong>­community­fund<br />

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saysitdoesn’t needtobethat<br />

way.<br />

He saysnot all building<br />

workrequires aconsent, but it<br />

has to comply withthe<br />

building code.<br />

He recommends people<br />

seekadvice before embarking<br />

on anymajor renovation or<br />

building work.<br />

Schedule 1ofthe Building<br />

Act defineswhenaconsent is<br />

and is notrequired.<br />

For example, general<br />

repairs, maintenance and<br />

replacementwork doesnot<br />

normally require aconsent.<br />

But any workthat<br />

completelyorsubstantially<br />

replacesastructureorcould<br />

impact on abuilding’s<br />

structural integrityorsafety in<br />

afire willrequire aconsent.<br />

‘‘The biggest one is the<br />

repairorreplacementofany<br />

componentthat hasfailedto<br />

satisfythe provisionsofthe<br />

building code for durability,’’<br />

Mr Taylorsays.<br />

‘‘That could meanthe<br />

cladding fornot complying<br />

withthe external moisture<br />

requirements, andinsome<br />

cases it’s notOKtosimply<br />

replace it.’’<br />

Alterationsinside an<br />

existing house are normally<br />

exempt, includingtaking out<br />

an internal wall, provided it<br />

doesn’tcompromise the<br />

structural integrityofthe<br />

Seek advice ... Waimakariri District Council building unit manager Warren Taylor advises people to<br />

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PHOTO: DAVID HILL<br />

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Whendoing alterations to a<br />

kitchen or bathroom, ‘‘the<br />

basic ruleofthumb is if you’re<br />

not changing the number of<br />

fixtures, youwon’trequire a<br />

consent’’, Mr Taylorsays.<br />

‘‘Ifyou are changing<br />

locations of those fixtures or<br />

replacing awaterheater,its<br />

OK as longasit’s witha<br />

licensed electrician or<br />

plumberortradesperson.’’<br />

Closing in averandadoes<br />

not require aconsent, nor do<br />

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carports under 20 square<br />

metresand most single storey<br />

non­habitable outbuildings<br />

provided theyare under10<br />

square metres. Detailsofwhat<br />

does and does not requirea<br />

consent are readilyavailable<br />

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Anynew building which is<br />

more than 10 square metres<br />

will require aconsent, ‘‘but<br />

anyonecan apply foran<br />

exemption’’, Mr Taylorsays.<br />

Asecure, lockable cover<br />

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spapoolcan alsobeinstalled,<br />

insteadofapool fence,<br />

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Tiny houses haveraised<br />

some questions recentlyand<br />

thecouncilhas soughtlegal<br />

adviceonhow to apply the<br />

legislation.<br />

‘‘Some people have sought<br />

to define atiny house on a<br />

trailer as ‘a building on<br />

wheels’,but theregulators<br />

have said it is abuilding under<br />

theBuildingAct.<br />

‘‘If it has atoilet,akitchen,a<br />

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Anotherissue whichhas<br />

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in <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> is where<br />

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ahouse withoutaconsent.<br />

‘‘Theymight havebeen<br />

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conversion to ahouse was not<br />

consentedand then it has<br />

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If individuals do find<br />

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‘‘You can apply for awaiver<br />

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The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

39<br />

By DAVID HILL<br />

The Waimakariri district’s building<br />

boom is continuing apace, nine years<br />

after the 2010 <strong>Canterbury</strong> earthquake.<br />

The 2010 and 2011 quakes and<br />

subsequent red­zoning of compromised<br />

land set in motion the biggest building<br />

boom in the district’s history, with more<br />

than 1000 consents for new houses<br />

issued annually from 2012 to 2014.<br />

While that rate of growth has slowed,<br />

Waimakariri District Council building<br />

unit manager Warren Taylor says<br />

consents for homes are being issued at a<br />

higher rate than anticipated.<br />

‘‘We were budgeting on the mid­600s<br />

and if it goes alot above that, we’ve got<br />

to deal with it.<br />

‘‘The budgets we’ve set over the next<br />

10 years is for the mid­600s, given the<br />

population growth which has been<br />

projected over this period.’’<br />

Last year, 712 consents for new houses<br />

were issued and Mr Taylor says asimilar<br />

number is likely this year. There is<br />

continuing growth in Rangiora, Pegasus<br />

and in rural living. There are also rising<br />

consent numbers for Woodend, with the<br />

Ravenswood subdivision expanding.<br />

He said 357 consents were issued in<br />

the seven months to the end of July, with<br />

Pegasus leading the way with 86,<br />

followed by Rangiora with 79, 63 in rural<br />

areas and 61 in Woodend.<br />

Afurther 76 consents were issued in<br />

August, compared with 64 for the same<br />

month last year.<br />

The Waimakariri district’s population<br />

passed 60,000 last year and is predicted<br />

to pass 75,000 over the next decade.<br />

Mayor David Ayers says the growth is<br />

primarily on the edge of existing towns,<br />

linking the new subdivisions to existing<br />

infrastructure, commercial centres,<br />

sports clubs, cultural groups and<br />

established schools.<br />

‘‘This council has not been actively<br />

promoting growth, in terms of new<br />

residents, but we have been active in<br />

accepting the inevitability of growth.<br />

‘‘When people come into our<br />

community they find well­established,<br />

quality schools, bowling clubs, rugby<br />

clubs, tennis clubs, friendship clubs ...<br />

and an active arts scene.’’<br />

But the council has been active,<br />

alongside Enterprise <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

in trying to expand employment<br />

opportunities and business growth in<br />

the district.<br />

‘‘And that growth enables our<br />

community to adjust to choice changes,<br />

with new sports and other interests<br />

emerging.’’<br />

He says this is evidenced by the sodturning<br />

for the new Rangiora sports<br />

stadium last week and the new Kaiapoi<br />

High School gymnasium, which was<br />

opened on Friday.<br />

‘‘The new sports stadium will cater to<br />

the expanding of older persons’ sport<br />

and physical activity, as well as<br />

providing opportunities for young<br />

people.<br />

‘‘And while we’ve got an ageing<br />

population, the numbers of young<br />

people are still growing —it’s just the<br />

proportions of the population that are<br />

changing.’’<br />

Some of the consents are for units in<br />

retirement villages, but even these add<br />

to growth in the district.<br />

‘‘For every new unit which is occupied<br />

by an existing resident, it potentially<br />

opens up ahouse for anew resident,’’ Mr<br />

Ayers says.<br />

And he says there is room for more<br />

retirement villages. ‘‘We baby boomers<br />

are ahuge wave.’’<br />

Post­quake buoyancy continues ...<br />

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Hunters will headfor the<br />

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since its inception.<br />

Long history ... The Waiau Pig Hunt is an evergreen fundraiser for<br />

the district.<br />

All are welcome at the<br />

weigh­in, she says.Therewill<br />

be asausage sizzleand venison<br />

pies,abar and tuck shop.No<br />

BYO alcohol is allowed. There<br />

will also be 20­year commemorative<br />

hoodiesfor sale.<br />

The hunt is heldin<br />

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farming in wet conditions, and irrigation<br />

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should you be farming on it?’’<br />

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it can impact on your consent.’’<br />

The project has two trial sites, but wet<br />

Planting day ... Barb Woods, left, Des Bolton, Kevin Heays, of Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong>,<br />

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‘‘We are aiming to go back on those<br />

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‘‘Hopefully we will get adrier<br />

summer.<br />

‘‘A lot of the sites, and those two sites<br />

in particular, have been drained before<br />

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now don’t know where the old drainage<br />

systems are.<br />

‘‘You chuck an earthquake in and<br />

you’ve got amajor problem.’’<br />

She recommends that if farmers are<br />

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these are carefully mapped.<br />

Jodie says one of the challenges has<br />

been connecting with the farmers who<br />

need assistance.<br />

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on over the next few months is<br />

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For more information, go to the<br />

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Old pipes ... Drainage is proving to be an<br />

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Chairing the WaimakaririZone<br />

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rewarding challenges outgoing<br />

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The dairyfarmer and consultant, who<br />

has been acommittee member for seven<br />

years, says leading the committee<br />

during the ZoneImplementation<br />

Programme Addendum processwas an<br />

all­consuming task.<br />

‘‘I learned so much about science,<br />

workingwith differenttypes of people<br />

and the processofreaching adecision<br />

throughconsensus.<br />

‘‘To be honest, it’s been really tough<br />

and is one of the hardestthings Ihave<br />

ever done.’’<br />

When Dave first joined the committee<br />

seven yearsago, he approachedthe role<br />

with some degree of trepidation.<br />

‘‘I wear anumber of different hats as<br />

afarmer, abusiness owner and Iam<br />

also akeen environmentalist.<br />

‘‘The situationwe’reinnow with our<br />

waterways has happened over many<br />

decadesand Iknew that eventhoughit<br />

would takeupnearly all of my time, it<br />

was something Ihad to do.’’<br />

He recalls being presented with a<br />

stack of bulging folders to read over the<br />

summer before starting with the zone<br />

committee and feelingabit<br />

overwhelmed at the first few meetings.<br />

‘‘There’s so much to learn from a<br />

scientific point of view so in the<br />

beginning Ijust tried to absorbasmuch<br />

of it as Icould and then moved forward<br />

from there.’’<br />

Dave says he is proud of what the zone<br />

committee has achieved through its<br />

recommendations, whichhave helped<br />

form the basis for part of the proposed<br />

Plan Change7tothe <strong>Canterbury</strong>Land<br />

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Challenging ... Dave Ashby is stepping down as chairman of the Waimakariri Zone<br />

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on thisplan changehave justclosed.<br />

‘‘It’s areal credit to the committee<br />

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backgroundsand haveawide range of<br />

views, we’ve come up with<br />

recommendations that willimprove our<br />

waterways.<br />

‘‘We devotedsomany hours and put<br />

the rest of our livesonhold to do<br />

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widercommunity.Tobehonest,it’s<br />

goingtobereally hard on farmersand I<br />

hope that the broader publicwill<br />

support us as we work togethertoclean<br />

up our streamsand rivers.’’<br />

Dave will remain on the committeeas<br />

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48 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

Rally attracts top drivers<br />

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

in the rain.<br />

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP<br />

An educational outing<br />

HOCKEY<br />

By SHELLEY TOPP<br />

The Selwyn/<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Festivalof<br />

Hockeyprovidedalearning experience<br />

for youngplayers, coaches, umpires and<br />

volunteers last Saturday.<br />

The festival was held at Rangiora’s<br />

MainPower HockeyTurf between hockey<br />

teams from Selwyn(Waikirikiri,Malvern<br />

and Hornby clubs mostly) and <strong>North</strong><br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong> (the Rangiora, Hinemoa­<br />

Kaiapoi and Hurunuiclubs).<br />

Its aim is to develop all aspectsofhockey<br />

acrossthe region andprovide afun season<br />

finalefor junior players.<br />

‘‘Thisyear we had twoYear 6/7 girls<br />

teams,two Year6/7 boys teamsand two<br />

Year 8/9/10 mixed teams —six teams in<br />

total from <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>and five from<br />

Selwynasthey onlyhad one boys 6/7<br />

team,’’ says <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> Sport and<br />

Recreation Trustmarketing managerTony<br />

Kean.<br />

Each team played twice against their<br />

regional opponents with the exception of<br />

one Year6/7 boys game. Games were 20<br />

minutes each halfand teams had agap<br />

between games for their coachestoreview<br />

their first games and discuss thingsthey<br />

could improve for their next.<br />

Although scores were recorded, the<br />

emphasis was on learning not findingan<br />

over­all winner.<br />

‘‘I think, in the end, gameresultswere<br />

prettymuch even between the two<br />

regions,’’ Tonysays.<br />

Teamswere chosenatrandom, with no<br />

skill­basedselection, in ordertoget a<br />

range of skills and experience playing<br />

together.<br />

The all­weather turf held up well for the<br />

tournament, which was held in cold and<br />

overcast conditions, with persistent rain<br />

throughout the day preventing the needto<br />

water the pitch.<br />

The AshleyForest Rallysprint, which has<br />

attracted some of New Zealand’s top<br />

drivers, celebrates its 40th anniversary<br />

this weekend.<br />

With its elimination style, the drivers<br />

must complete afaultless run each round<br />

or risk not going any further in the event.<br />

After the qualifyingrounds, the fastest32<br />

competitors go through to the elimination<br />

runs.<br />

The fieldreducesbyhalf untilonly the<br />

fastesttwo competitors remainto<br />

determine the victor.<br />

Hayden Paddon returns in his Hyundai<br />

i20 AP4++ and is lookingtoset anew<br />

courserecord.<br />

Also looking to set anew course<br />

benchmark is record­holder SloanCox.In<br />

2016, Cox broke Kim Austin’s recordof<br />

56.57 secondsthat had stood for 17 years.<br />

Cox broke it again the following year in<br />

atime of 54.96 seconds.<br />

It looked like Paddon would beatitin<br />

2018 with a55second run, before an<br />

enginefailureinthe Top 16 round ended<br />

his day.<br />

As wellashis Hillclimb Beast Mitsubishi<br />

Evo 8, Cox is also entering afront­wheeldrive<br />

Mitsubishi Evo 10 in the Two­Wheel­<br />

Drive Unlimited Class.His main<br />

competitionwill be Chris Heyinhis<br />

Toyota MR2,who has dominated this class<br />

since 2008 and is the current Two­Wheel­<br />

Drive record­holder. In 2017,Hey broke<br />

Kim Austin’s long­standingTwo­Wheel­<br />

Driverecord of 1minute 2.45 seconds, set<br />

in <strong>19</strong>88. His recordof1:02.15will be in the<br />

sights of both Hey and Cox.<br />

Another long­timecompetitor is Trevor<br />

Crowe, whosemotorsport careerspans<br />

well over50years. Crowe’s V8Starlet took<br />

him to victoryin<strong>19</strong>85 whenhebecamethe<br />

first South Island drivertowin the event.<br />

The former Kim Austin Mitsubishi<br />

Starioninwhichheset the course record,<br />

now owned by Graeme Bjerring, made its<br />

return to the event in 2017 and it will be<br />

Returning ... Hayden Paddon will be<br />

competing in the Ashley Rallysprint this<br />

weekend.<br />

PHOTO:SUPPLIED<br />

backthis year.<br />

The 0­1300cc Two­Wheel­Driveclass has<br />

13 entriestodatewho will vie for the<br />

Combes Cup. With last year’s classwinner<br />

JonoTaylor not entering, this gives Chris<br />

Herdman the chance to reclaim the title he<br />

won in 2016 and 2017.Also up for grabs in<br />

this classisComby’s RookieCup,also<br />

donated by GeoffCombe,for the highestplaced<br />

newcomer in this class. Several<br />

drivers fall into this category,including<br />

Scott Harland driving the ex­Paddon<br />

Leyland Mini.<br />

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One of the categories is People’s Choice,<br />

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competitor’s cars to win a$1000 cash prize.<br />

The Rallysprint, which includesfour<br />

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Milk stout crowned world’sbest<br />

By RACHEL MACDONALD<br />

Amilkstout createdbya<strong>North</strong><br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong>­based brewer and<br />

his team hasbeen crownedthe<br />

world’s best.<br />

Cassel’s, the Christchurch<br />

family­owned boutique<br />

brewery where he works, is<br />

positioning itself to take on<br />

international export markets<br />

with its Woolston­made beers.<br />

SimonBretherton is the<br />

executive breweratthe<br />

brewery, which claimedthe<br />

prizefor the world’s best milk<br />

stoutatthe recentWorld Beer<br />

Awards.<br />

Simon’s stoutstartedina<br />

roundof3500 entries from<br />

across the Pacific. It ended up<br />

in afinal, judgedthe bestby<br />

200­odd experts in London.<br />

Simonwas once a<br />

Lancashire lad. Coming from a<br />

brewing family, he completeda<br />

chemistry degree, thenwent to<br />

learnhis trade at Boddington’s<br />

in the UK.<br />

He moved to New Zealand 22<br />

yearsago to takeupaposition<br />

at Harrington’sin<br />

Christchurch before movingto<br />

Little Creatures in Australia.<br />

Thesedays he is backhere<br />

and has made <strong>North</strong><br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong> home.<br />

AlasdairCassel, the<br />

innovator behindThe Tannery<br />

shopping complex, is happyto<br />

have him on the team.<br />

‘‘LittleCreaturesisastandout<br />

company that makes great<br />

bottle­conditioned beer. The<br />

angelisthe yeast,’’hesays.<br />

‘‘Simon started out with us as<br />

abrewingconsultant,and<br />

SPORTS RESULTS<br />

AmberleySmallbore Rifle Club<br />

Selfhandicap shoot: DQuigley 99.9,<br />

KQuigley 99.7, CRhodes94.3,M<br />

Quigley 94.3, OMitchell 84.0,WParker<br />

82.2, BParker 79.0, MPalmer 79.0.<br />

Rangiora GolfClub<br />

Nineholes, stroke ­Jingles: Ladies:<br />

Adrienne Lamb 21, 1; Rita Moore 17, 2;<br />

Ruth Crawford 17,3.<br />

Men:Stephen Bell 29, 1; Ross<br />

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

3.<br />

Ladies LGU:Division 1­Gross: Jo<br />

Kent 86. Nett: ChrisRhea 75. Division<br />

2­Gross: SueMcFarlane 94.Nett:<br />

Rhonda Warwick 72 on c/b from Vicki<br />

Lucas.<br />

Division 3­Gross: SandyHodd 109.<br />

Nett: Daphne Smith 68.<br />

Midweek men ­stableford: Andy<br />

Reeves 39, 1; PeterStuart 39,2;Roger<br />

Dunn 38,3.<br />

while some of it is luck, the<br />

regimehehas built, andhis<br />

processes, havetakenour<br />

beers to anew level.’’<br />

Thehand­craftednatureof<br />

thebeer is part of the<br />

challenge, says Simon.<br />

‘‘In the brew­pub at The<br />

Tannery, we haveone of two<br />

hand­made wood­firedkettles<br />

in the world.Making beerlike<br />

this means every brew is going<br />

to be alittle bit different,’’ he<br />

says.<br />

‘‘Most of what we do takes<br />

place in the breweryatthe<br />

back of the site, though, where<br />

it’s still an individual batch<br />

process.’’<br />

Alisdair built the brewery<br />

after the earthquakes and now<br />

has the international market in<br />

his sights.<br />

‘‘We can’t compete withthe<br />

bigbrands here, so we’re<br />

investing our effortsin<br />

competing internationally. In<br />

those terms, this WorldBeer<br />

Award is areally big deal,’’<br />

Alasdair says.<br />

‘‘This will put asmall, familyowned<br />

brewery on the world<br />

stage. I’d like to see us as an<br />

independently owned<br />

international brewery,and<br />

every medal we win moves us<br />

further down that path.<br />

‘‘We’rethe little South Island<br />

beer­maker takingonthe<br />

world.’’<br />

Simon says there aremore<br />

competitions on the horizon.<br />

Meanwhile, backathome,<br />

there are plans afoot to open<br />

thebrewery in Woolstonfor<br />

tours to put Simon’s team and<br />

their talents on display.<br />

Worldbeaters... Simon Bretherton, left,has justwon thetop prize<br />

at the World Beer Awards for his milkstout.Heworks for Cassel’s<br />

Brewery, and Alasdair Cassel,right, hails the achievement asamajor<br />

milestone for the small, family­owned enterprise. PHOTO: RACHEL MACDONALD<br />

Writers’ Tea Party makes its return<br />

Poems and words will take<br />

centre­stage at the Amberley<br />

Memorial Library on Sunday,<br />

October 13, at the Writers’ Tea<br />

Party.<br />

Authors Lloyd Jones and<br />

Lawrence Patchett, and poet<br />

Alison Glenny, will be guests of<br />

the Friends of the Hurunui<br />

District Libraries.<br />

Mr Jones is one of New<br />

Zealand’s most celebrated<br />

writers.<br />

His 2006 novel, Mr Pip,was a<br />

finalist for the Man Booker<br />

prize, while his 2013 memoir, A<br />

History of Silence,has an<br />

Kapa haka groups mark week<br />

Rangiora’s Ashgrove School was one of<br />

six Waimakariri schools which took part<br />

in the Waimakariri Libraries’<br />

celebration of Maori Language Week (Te<br />

Wiki oteReo Maori).<br />

The Ashgrove School pupils last week<br />

joined other kapa haka groups from<br />

Rangiora Borough School, Tuahiwi<br />

School, Kaiapoi Borough School,<br />

Kaiapoi <strong>North</strong> School and Oxford Area<br />

School for performances at the<br />

Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Oxford Libraries.<br />

Ashgrove school teacher Lainie<br />

Roddis, who is the school’s kapa haka<br />

group teacher along with Lydia Dixon,<br />

said interest in kapa haka groups had<br />

increased in the last four or five years.<br />

There are 55 children involved in the<br />

Ashgrove School kapa haka group. ‘‘The<br />

kids love it,’’ Lainie said. ‘‘They love to<br />

be passionate about their performance.’’<br />

Maori Language Week ended on<br />

Sunday, <strong>September</strong> 15.<br />

intriguing link with Hawarden.<br />

Alison Glenny has returned to<br />

Christchurch where she was<br />

born, to take up aUrsula Bethell<br />

Writers’ Fellowship at<br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong> University. Her first<br />

collection of poems, The<br />

Farewell Tourist,won the<br />

Kathleen Grattan Poetry Award.<br />

This year it was long­listed for<br />

an Ockham NZ Book Award. Her<br />

latest work is inspired by the<br />

experiences of Edwardian<br />

female alpine mountaineers in<br />

the Southern Alps.<br />

Lawrence Patchett’s short<br />

stories have been published in<br />

Celebration ...<br />

Ashgrove School’s<br />

kapa haka group<br />

marks Maori<br />

Language Week at<br />

the Rangiora<br />

Library.<br />

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP<br />

literary magazines and played<br />

on Radio NZ National. In 2012 I<br />

Got his Blood on Me won the NZA<br />

Hubert Church Best First Book<br />

Award in 2013.<br />

His new novel The Burning<br />

River is due to be launched on<br />

October 10.<br />

The event will be chaired by<br />

Amberley Beach author<br />

Bernadette Hall. Tickets for the<br />

Hurunui Arts Councilsponsored<br />

event, which runs<br />

from 2pm to 4pm, can be bought<br />

from the Amberley library for $5.<br />

The price includes afternoon<br />

tea.<br />

NEWS AND CLASSIFIEDS<br />

The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

Poultry<br />

BANTAMS rare breed silver<br />

Sebright, breeding trio<br />

$100. Ph 021 062 3835.<br />

Wanted To Buy<br />

CASH PAID for all types<br />

of scrap, farm machinery,<br />

old vehicles etc. Phone<br />

Wayne 027 749 9736, 03<br />

323 6610, Licenced Dealer.<br />

TOOLS, garden, garage,<br />

saw benches, lathes. Cash<br />

buyer. Phone 03 355 2045.<br />

DOWNSIZING? Garage<br />

sale? Cash for estate china.<br />

Please telephone 313 1878<br />

or 027 350 3963<br />

Musical Instruments<br />

GUITAR and Ukulele<br />

tuition, Rangiora based,<br />

experienced tuition in folk,<br />

blues, rock, instrument<br />

setup and basic repairs. —<br />

Ph. Tim 027­489­5957.<br />

For Sale<br />

RECYCLED Designer<br />

Clothes Evening. Rangiora<br />

Baptist Church, 111 East<br />

Belt, Rangiora, Friday 20th<br />

<strong>September</strong>, 6pm ­ 9pm.<br />

Prices from $5, cash only.<br />

Situations Vacant<br />

609 Lineside Rd, Rangiora<br />

53<br />

CAR GROOMER<br />

YARD HAND<br />

Full time position<br />

Required for busy<br />

dealership. Must be<br />

reliable, hard working<br />

and conscientious.<br />

Afull clean drivers<br />

licence and agood sport<br />

mentality isessential.<br />

To apply send your CV to<br />

craig@stadiumcars.co.nz<br />

We are looking for anew team member for our Inward<br />

Goods Team. This is afulltime, Monday to Friday role.<br />

Because agreat Inwards Goods Team is critical to our<br />

success as abusiness the successful applicant will<br />

have the following:<br />

Ahigh level of physical fitness –heavy lifting is part of<br />

the job.<br />

The ability to get the job done.<br />

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

ACan-do attitude<br />

Be Reliable, Punctual and Flexible.<br />

Able to communicate effectively with team members,<br />

supervisors and customers.<br />

McAlpines have an active drug &alcohol policy in<br />

place and apre-employment drug test &medical will<br />

be required.<br />

Written applications including your CV should be<br />

forwarded to:<br />

Inward Goods Team Member, McAlpines Mitre 10<br />

MEGA, Private Bag 1003, Rangiora 7440 or email:<br />

michellef@mcalpines.co.nz<br />

2206301<br />

SECURITY GUARDS<br />

required for casual event<br />

work over the summer<br />

period. Acurrent C.O.A is<br />

essential. Ph 028 4<strong>19</strong> 3720.<br />

FACTORY /Process work<br />

ChCh and Nth Cant. A<br />

variety of shifts and roles.<br />

We do CVs. Superior Personnel,<br />

6 Cone Street,<br />

Phone 313 6180 Rangiora.<br />

www.superiorpersonnel.co.nz.<br />

Home Services<br />

FARM or house sitter<br />

available. Country woman<br />

with many years experience.<br />

Caring for cats, dogs,<br />

poultry &horses etc. Phone<br />

027 693 7376.<br />

Public Notices<br />

Farm Vacancies<br />

COWMAN/Handyman/<br />

Gardener. We require<br />

someone who is handy &<br />

interested in casual farm<br />

work, lawns, painting and<br />

general maintenance. We<br />

are on a coastal farm in<br />

Amberley. Good 4 bedroom<br />

house available.<br />

Would suit a semi­retired<br />

couple/person. Please contact<br />

Stu &Jan Moir 03 314<br />

9665.<br />

Pets<br />

BICHON HOMESTAY<br />

for smaller dogs. We look<br />

after your dog in our home.<br />

"No kennels". Phone today<br />

03 314 6110.<br />

Rangiora Harness Racing Club<br />

Notice of AGM<br />

Tuesday 15 th October, 20<strong>19</strong>, 7.30pm<br />

Public Stand Cafe, Rangiora Race Course<br />

Business<br />

1 Receive &adopt the Annual Report<br />

2 Receive &adopt the Annual Accounts to<br />

31/7/<strong>19</strong><br />

3 Election of Officers<br />

4 General Business<br />

5 Guest speaker MattCross<br />

Greg Wright<br />

President<br />

2206303


CLASSIFIEDS, TRUSTED TRADES &PROFESSIONAL SERVICES<br />

54 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

Public Notices<br />

Public Health Notice<br />

Please Flush Your Taps<br />

Some plumbing fittings may allow tiny traces<br />

of metals to build up in water that has been<br />

standing in the fittings for several hours.<br />

Although the health risk issmall, the Ministry of Health recommends<br />

you flush acouple ofcups of water from your drinking-water tap each<br />

morning before drinking, or aer long absences from your property.<br />

This simple precaution is recommended for all public and private water<br />

supplies for all households in New Zealand.<br />

For more information call 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV).<br />

THE ROTARY<br />

BOOK FAIR<br />

FRIDAY 4TH &<br />

SATURDAY 5TH<br />

OCTOBER 20<strong>19</strong><br />

PHONE<br />

RANGIORA BOROUGH<br />

SCHOOL HALL<br />

HELP US TO DO THIS AGAIN BY<br />

DONATING BOOKS, MAGAZINES,<br />

DVDS, CDS, PUZZLES, RECORDS.<br />

IF YOU HAVE BOOKS<br />

ETC TO DONATE WE CAN<br />

COLLECT THEM.<br />

027 472 4439<br />

DROP BOXES ARE AVAILABLE<br />

AT: CALTEX RANGIORA<br />

RANGIORA NEW WORLD.<br />

Rangiora Charitable Trust<br />

Budgeting Services <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Inc.<br />

Notice of AGM 20<strong>19</strong><br />

Tuesday 24th <strong>September</strong> at 7pm<br />

War Memorial Hall<br />

1Albert Street, Rangiora<br />

Please RSVP for catering purposes<br />

03 313 3505<br />

servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz<br />

2<strong>19</strong>7306<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Dive Club<br />

20<strong>19</strong> AGM<br />

to be held at<br />

Kaiapoi Club, 113Raven Quay,<br />

Kaiapoi<br />

on 30th <strong>September</strong> 20<strong>19</strong> at 7.30pm<br />

All existing and new members welcome.<br />

Enquiries 027 560 6902<br />

2205790<br />

RotaryClub of Rangiora<br />

Charitable Trust<br />

ALEXMURRAY<br />

EDUCATION AWARD 20<strong>19</strong><br />

The Rotary Club ofRangiora awards agrant each<br />

year inmemory of aformer member, Alex Murray,<br />

to assist ayoung person about to leave school to<br />

undertake further training at an education centre,<br />

polytechnic or university.<br />

The grant, to avalue of$5000, will be awarded to a<br />

youngpersonlivingineithertheWaimakaririorHurunui<br />

Districts. Thegrantistoassist withcourse costs and/<br />

or study materials (excluding accommodation costs)<br />

over the first two years oftertiary study. Uptohalf of<br />

the grant wouldbeavailablefor the first year of study.<br />

We are calling for applications for this grant for study<br />

to be commencedin2020.<br />

The application form may be obtained by emailing<br />

ayers.david@xtra.co.nz.<br />

Applications will close on Thursday 3 rd October<br />

20<strong>19</strong>.<br />

St Joseph’s St Joseph’sSchoolRangiora<br />

Rangiora<br />

Board Boardof ofTrustees’ Trustees’Election Election<br />

Declaration of Parent Election<br />

DeclarationofParent ElectionResults<br />

Results<br />

2201818<br />

At the close of nominations, as the number<br />

of valid nominations were equal to the<br />

number of vacancies required to be filled,<br />

Ihereby declare the following duly elected:<br />

Dangerfield, Emma<br />

Anita Ward<br />

Returning Officer<br />

2206667<br />

KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS<br />

“The Key of Knowledge ..“(Luke 11:52)<br />

“GOOD NEWS”<br />

JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK!<br />

“Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour<br />

as ye think not the Son of Man cometh.”<br />

Matt 24:44.<br />

2204188<br />

Public Notices<br />

PUBLIC NOTICE OF<br />

APPLICATION FOR ON<br />

AND OFF LICENCES<br />

SECTION 101, SALE<br />

AND SUPPLY OF<br />

ALCOHOL ACT2012<br />

Fresca Ltd has made<br />

application to the District<br />

Licensing Committee at<br />

Rangiora for the renewal<br />

of an On and OffLicence<br />

in respect of the premises<br />

situated at 188 High St,<br />

Conway Lane known as<br />

Fresca Mediterranean.<br />

The general nature of<br />

the business conducted<br />

under the licence is Cafe<br />

and Grocer.<br />

The days on which and<br />

the hours during which<br />

alcohol is sold under the<br />

licence are Monday -<br />

Sunday 8am -11pm.<br />

The application may be<br />

inspected during ordinary<br />

office hours at the office<br />

of the Waimakariri<br />

District Licensing<br />

Committee at 215 High<br />

Street, Rangiora.<br />

Any person who is<br />

entitled to object and<br />

who wishes to object to<br />

the issue of the licence<br />

may, not later than 15<br />

working days after the<br />

date of the publication of<br />

this notice, file anotice in<br />

writing of the objection<br />

with the Secretary of<br />

the Waimakariri District<br />

Licensing Committee<br />

at Private Bag 1005,<br />

Rangiora.<br />

No objection to the<br />

renewal of a licence<br />

may bemade inrelation<br />

to a matter other than<br />

a matter specified in<br />

section 131 of the Sale<br />

and Supply of Alcohol<br />

Act 2012.<br />

This is the first publication<br />

of this notice.<br />

2207161<br />

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AMBERLEY townhouse<br />

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Medical Centre. Sunny all<br />

day, 2 bedroom. Internal<br />

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this is a standalone with<br />

four other units, best suited<br />

to someone semi­retired.<br />

No animals or smoking. Ph<br />

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Gardening<br />

GARDEN hedges cut to<br />

perfection. Tree & arbor<br />

work. Also spraying. Free<br />

quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or<br />

021 111 4322.<br />

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professional advice and<br />

free quotes telephone us on<br />

027 346 3642.<br />

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gardening, hedge trimming,<br />

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removal. Call or text<br />

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quotes available.<br />

TIDY TREES and gardens.<br />

All tree pruning,<br />

felling, hedge trimming and<br />

general gardening. Telephone<br />

Daniel 027 373 7001<br />

tidytreesandgarden@gmail.com.<br />

POLYTUNNEL portable<br />

18x5m will sell shorter<br />

length of 14m or 10m. For<br />

details ph 021 062 3835.<br />

FRUIT TREE<br />

PRUNING<br />

Ph Michael<br />

022 321 2468<br />

or 03 313 2468<br />

<strong>19</strong>13651<br />

Cars Wanted<br />

CASH 4CARS<br />

and 4WD'S<br />

Phone<br />

Automotive<br />

Parts<br />

03 313 7216<br />

CASH / CASH for any<br />

unwanted vehicles. Ph 03<br />

347 9354 or 027 476 2404.<br />

Trade&Services<br />

ABEL &Prestige Chimney<br />

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned<br />

& operated. Covering all<br />

areas from Waimak to Hanmer.<br />

Professional, guaranteed,<br />

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0800 661 244.<br />

AFFORDABLE<br />

cutting with quality and<br />

removal work. Free quotes.<br />

No job too small. Ph 027<br />

442 22<strong>19</strong>, Fax 03 359 6052<br />

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BRIAN’S Tree Services.<br />

Tree felling, topping,<br />

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish<br />

removed, stump grinding,<br />

branch chipping.<br />

Affordable rates. Phone 03<br />

327 5505 or 021 124 4894.<br />

BRICK &Blocklayer. All<br />

types of work undertaken.<br />

New, EQC, repairs, LBP.<br />

Phone Hamish 313 5678 or<br />

027 238 6003.<br />

CARPENTER / Painter<br />

specialising in alterations &<br />

renovations, repairs &<br />

maintenance, 35 plus years,<br />

experienced licenced<br />

builder. Telephone Trevor<br />

313 5013 or 027 431 1864.<br />

CHIMNEY SWEEPS!<br />

Time to service your fire.<br />

Accumulation of soot seriously<br />

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Latest rotary brush technology.<br />

Free moisture check<br />

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waterblasting. For a free<br />

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314 4045 or 027 477 <strong>19</strong>30.<br />

SHEARER Mobile sheep<br />

shearer available for lifestyle<br />

blocks. Over 30 years<br />

experience. Phone Stuart<br />

027 315 6916.<br />

PLASTIC WELDING<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> specialist.<br />

All plastic &fibreglass<br />

repairs. Telephone James<br />

021 180 5103.<br />

LAWNMOWING Phone<br />

Stu 027 315 6916.<br />

BUILDER / Joiner,<br />

licensed. Available for all<br />

your repairs, maintenance<br />

& additions. For a free<br />

quote. Please phone Keith<br />

021 127 7202.<br />

AFFORDABLE house<br />

painting, exterior /interior.<br />

Free quotes. Phone Mike<br />

027 444 8577.<br />

ROOFER. All roof repairs,<br />

roof painting, waterblasting,<br />

moss treatment,<br />

repointing, gutter cleans &<br />

snow straps. And more.<br />

Free quotes. Ph Nathan 027<br />

516 6609.<br />

METAL WORX. Flashing,<br />

Sheetmetal Fabrication,<br />

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PER MONTH *<br />

*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<br />

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<br />

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<br />

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.<br />

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<br />

purchasers.Offer valid till 30 <strong>September</strong> 20<strong>19</strong> or while stocks last. Christchurch Mitsubishi reserves the right to vary,extend or withdraw this offeratany time.OnRoad Costsinclude registration, WoF, 1,000km road<br />

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.<br />

RANGIORA MOTOR GROUP<br />

321 High Street, Rangiora | 03941 3175 | rangioramotorgroup.co.nz<br />

Open Mon-Fri 8:00am -5:30pm, Sat 9:00am -3:00pm<br />

Lee Taylor<br />

Senior Sales Executive<br />

Mobile: 021 0242 5973<br />

lee.taylor@rangioramitsubishi.co.nz<br />

Mandy Roughton<br />

Sales Executive<br />

Mobile: 021 488 304<br />

mandy.roughton@rangioramitsubishi.co.nz


2WD XLS $32,990 +ORC<br />

•1.5L MIVEC Turbo Petrol engine<br />

•Keyless Entry, Push Button Start<br />

•Forward Collision Mitigation<br />

•Touch Pad Commander<br />

•Auto Rain-Sensing Wipers<br />

&Light-Sensing Headlamps<br />

2WD XLS $26,990 +ORC<br />

•5Star Safety<br />

•Smartphone Connectivity<br />

•LED Daytime Running Lights<br />

•18" Alloy Wheels<br />

•Sports Trim<br />

2WD GLX-R MANUAL $35,990 +ORC<br />

•2.4L Turbo Diesel Engine<br />

•6-Speed Manual<br />

•3.1T Towing Capacity<br />

•Forward Collision Mitigation<br />

•Lane Departure Warning<br />

•Auto wipers and headlamps<br />

2.4L LS $34,490 +ORC<br />

•2.4L Petrol Engine<br />

•126kW Power<br />

•18" Alloy Wheels<br />

•Reversing Camera<br />

•7Seats<br />

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

Visit mmnz.co.nz for full Diamond Advantage warranty conditions.<br />

Mandy Roughton<br />

Sales Executive<br />

RANGIORA MOTOR GROUP<br />

Mobile: 021 488 304<br />

mandy.roughton@rangioramitsubishi.co.nz<br />

321 High Street, Rangiora | 03 941 3175 | rangioramotorgroup.co.nz<br />

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