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NPD to stick with fuel site
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Fuel company NPD will push on with its
selfservice petrol station in central
Amberley, but has offered an olive
branch to those opposing the site.
The organisers of petitions, signed by
nearly 1000 people objecting to the use
of asite in the heart of Amberley,
recently met representatives of the
Nelsonbased firm to present the
community’s concerns.
Apetition organiser, Tony
Trewinnard, says NPD has since come
back to the group saying it took nearly
three years to identify asuitable site in
the town, and it was committed to
continuing with the development.
‘‘They tell us their arrival will be a
winwin for NPD, the Amberley
community, and the retail sector,’’ Mr
Trewinnard says.
‘‘Naturally we are disappointed at this
response, which doesn’t seem to reflect
the depth of community concern.’’
NPD has offered the temporary use of
its future retail space for community car
washes and sausage sizzles, and has
established acommunity fund which
will see 1cent per litre of fuel sold in the
first three months at Amberley donated
to alocal community group.
It has also promoted future discussion
between the newly elected council and
the local community, he says.
‘‘These are small wins for our
community,’’ Mr Trewinnard says. ‘‘But
stopping this development was always
going to be an uphill battle, after the
council left the community on the back
foot by not disclosing the consents
application when it arrived on their
desk in early April.
‘‘NPD listened respectfully and with
care to our concerns.
‘‘They were mindful of the investment
they had already made in purchasing
the land and in obtaining consents for
the site, but agreed to think about how
they might be able to help the
community.’’
Continued Page 3
Woolly trio enjoy their regular river strolls
By SHELLEY TOPP
Dogs and cats make great pets
because they are smart,
affectionate and have distinct
personalities. However, few
people realise that sheep, if
treated with respect, can also
make great pets on lifestyle
blocks, say Grant and Valerie
Davey, of Ashley.
Every afternoon, Grant and
Valerie get acall from three
Swedish friends. It is a
reminder that they are waiting
for their walk along the
Ashley/Rakahuri River
mountainbike trail.
The call comes from the
couple’s Gotland Pelt sheep,
Thomas, Viktor and Quentin,
waiting impatiently for their
stroll along the trail at the
back of couple’s lifestyle
block.
They don’t like walking in
the rain, but on fine days their
persistent bleating is
impossible to ignore, and on
some nights the trio also line
up to go on the leash for awalk
along the road. The couple’s
dog, Rolly, joins them for most
of their walks.
Continued Page 2
Out with the team... Grant Davey, of
Ashley, during one of hisafternoon walks
with his three Gotland Pelt sheep, from
left,Quentin,Viktor and Thomas. Grant’s
dog, Rolly, brings up the rear.
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Debate fuels Amberley’sspirit
The ‘‘NPD issue’’ seemsto
have reachedaconclusionof
sorts. NPD has offeredthe
communityafew responses
whichthey hopewill
‘‘acknowledge our concerns’’.
While falling well short of
what the communitywanted, it
is atiny win for the community
in what was aprettyhopeless
situation that we found
ourselves in.
With NPD alreadyowning
the site,and in possession of all
the consentsthey legally
needed,therewas only ever a
hope of convincing them not to
proceedoftheirown good
conscience.
PamelaWelch and myself, as
petition organisers, and Cr
Julia McLean, whom we
invited as awider community
representative to the meeting,
tried our hardest to convince
their management team in
person that thevoice of nearly
athousandlocal residents was
not to be ignored. They have
decided to proceed in what
they are convinced is a‘‘winwin
for NPD, the Amberley
communityand the retail
Tony Trewinnard, who organised apetition opposed to the proposed siting of NPD’s
new fuel stop in Amberley, says the debate has left the Amberley community stronger.
sector’’. Only timewill tellhow
resounding thiswinwinwill be
for eachofthese three.
What is worth recording and
worthhighlightingfrom this
process is whatIperceive as a
renewed strength andvigour in
the Amberley community. This
community didn’t takethe
stealthyimpositionofthis
venture as an arrowthrough
our community heartwithout a
fight. But the fight was
respectful,reasonable, and has
prompted alot of people to
stop and thinkabout the needs
of the Amberley community.
This has to be agood thing.
The communityhas clearly
expressedadesiretobeheard.
The incoming mayorand
councillors will ignore this
desire at theirperil. When we
presentedour petition to
council afew weeks ago, this
was expressedinthe strongest
possibleway. It is not
acceptable that the council’s
own mission and vision
statements, which promiseso
much, have zero practical
application in the daytoday
decisionmaking of the council.
Therewill be other plans for
Amberley, and hopefully the
furore over NPD’sarrivalin
the town will help othersavoid
similar communityangstby
communicatingrespectfully.
The Hurunui District
Councilhas beenput on fair
warning that this community
expects opportunities for
consultation aboutthe
development of our town.Itis
alsovery clear fromthe many
voices who have taken the time
to speaktousinrecentweeks
thatthe community has a
strong heart but needs aplace
to call its own.Thatmightbeas
acommunity centreinthe form
of abuilding, or acollection of
buildingstomeet the needs of
youth, youngparents,families,
the elderly and groups with
common interests; or atownsquare
style space where
everyone in the community can
meet, socialise, and congregate
to celebrate the many
advantages of living in this
wonderfultown.
The communitychanges
over time, and the community’s
expectations change withit.
Yet, the facilitiesthe
community needs must be
planned and anticipatedin
advance.
Let’s not let the great
community spiritthat theNPD
issue has generatedfade away
until the ‘‘next thingtooppose’’
comes along.
Rather, we have an
opportunity as acommunityto
work positively and proactivelywith
the council to
plan, prepare, and be ready to
take opportunities as they
arise in the future. If that is the
legacyofthe ‘‘NPDissue’’ for
Amberley, then it will have
been awin forthis community,
as well as theinevitable win for
NPD.
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Walks just the ticket for inquisitive sheep
From Page 1
Grant and Valeriehave been
walking theirsheep mostdays
for the last 17 years.
‘‘Beingshut up in apaddock is
an insult to theirintelligence,’’
Grant says.
‘‘Walkingwith sheep is quite
differenttowalking adog,’’he
says. ‘‘Dogs liketopee
everywhere and chase rabbits.’’
Sheep, on the other hand, are
on the lookout for new things to
nibble. Gorse flowers are a
particular delicacy. They also
likepoplar leaves but willow
leaves are theirabsolute
favourite.
Thomas, Quentin and Viktor
alsotake great interest in
anythinghappening along the
river’s edge.
Theyused to joinGrant when
he was checking predatortraps
along the river, but he found
competing with threewoolly
heads to look in atrap got alittle
trying.
Thomas is the natural leader
of the group but doesn’t force
his authority.‘‘He is
affectionate,intelligent,
inquisitive and generallywell
behaved,’’ Grant says.
Quentinhas all those
qualities, plus empathy for his
fellow animals, but he lacks
confidence. Twice he has been
seen trying to help sick animals
to stand, and he also looks after
Viktor.Viktor is the youngest of
the trio but is also the assertive
one who likes to test the
boundaries and try to dominate.
Although Grant takes astick
with him on their walks to ward
off any dogs they may
encounter,ithas only been used
to keep the sheepaway from
dogs. Theircuriosity has
intimidated huntaways, german
shepherds, labradors and many
other dogs.
Quentinonce had apeaceful
nosetonoseencounter with a
dobermann.
Grant grewuponasheep
farm in Waimate and finds
walkingwith his sheeppleasant
and relaxing. The best thing
about it is gaining the trustof
animalswho have awell
justified inbred fear of humans.
Some English touristswho
recently joinedGrant for awalk
with the three sheep enjoyed
the experience so much that
one told him it was the highlight
of his New Zealandtrip.
Shadyramble... Quentin enjoys one of his regular walks.
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Rail restoration wins major award
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Work to restore the railway
line between Picton and
Christchurch, devastated by
the 2016 Kaikoura
earthquake, has won a
prestigious North American
rail industry award.
The work was carried out
by KiwiRail and its project
partners in the North
Canterbury Transport
Infrastructure Recovery
alliance (NCTIR).
The New Zealand entry is
the first from outside the
United States and Canada to
win the American Railway
Engineering and
Maintenance of Way
Association’s (AREMA)
annual WW Hay Award for
Excellence.
KiwiRail’s chief operating
officer for capital projects,
David Gordon, says it is
recognition of the
remarkable efforts by all the
teams in NCTIR to have the
main north line reopened to
restricted freight services
within 10 months of the
earthquake.
It returned to 24/7
operations for both freight
and tourism services the
following year.
‘‘North America’s freight
railways are widely
acknowledged as the best in
the world. Given that the
biggest of those railways have
regularly won this award, it is
an honour to now be
recognised.’’
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and rail links damaged by the
9/11 World Trade Centre
attack, and reconstruction
efforts following Cyclone
Katrina in 2006.
Mr Gordon says the
restoration project is one of
the largest ever undertaken
in New Zealand.
‘‘While we now have a
reliable line for running our
freight and tourism services,
there is still work being done
to complete the job.’’
The rail recovery efforts
following the Kaikoura
earthquake have already
received awards from the
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NPD eyes southern expansion
Fuel company NPD planstoopen another 19
sitesinthe South Island in the next 12
months.
Aselfserveoutlet has openedinRangiora
in the pasttwo weeks.
The Rangiora outlet has sparkedafuel
pricewar in the Waimakariri town, based on
NPD’sopeningpricing.
Chiefexecutive Barry Sheridan says he is
delightedtogivemotorists the chance to get
lowerpricedfuel in Rangiora.
He said the discountfuel operator’s
decision to open the outlet came on the back
of growing demand in the thriving township.
It is open 24 hours aday, seven daysa
week.
Mr Sheridan says NPD, aSouth Island
familyowned business established in 1961,
is pleased with the support and positive
feedback it is getting about its Rangiora
outlet.
Rangiora is its 66th SouthIsland site.
‘‘We are focused on developing astrong
fuel networktosupport motorists
throughoutthe South Island,’’hesays.
It is the first in the township to offer
100Plus, NPD’s new highoctane petrol.
100Plus is one of the highest octane, roadlegalpetrol
grades to be offered in New
Zealand from an established fuel retail
network.
‘‘Many modern cars benefit fromahigheroctane
petroland the specialformulation in
100Plus also deliversanumberofother
benefits,’’hesays.
‘‘These can include improved fuel
consumption, reducedemissions, extended
shelflife and smoother engine operation.’’
NPD sticks
to proposal
From Page 1
The petitions, which had
beentabled at the Hurunui
District Council meeting the
previous week, calledfor
NPD to pause its plansand
look for alternative sites in
Amberley.
NPD intends to start work
on the site in six weeks. It
hopes to beopen for business
early next year.
Mr Trewinnard says while
others might want to continue
to protest at the development,
he felt therewas little to be
gained by anyfurther action.
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Water proposals a ‘long time coming’
By SHELLEY TOPP
The Government’s new water
quality and environment
proposalsare longoverdue,
despite being criticised by
somefarmers, aprominent
Waikari wateractivistsays.
‘‘Ithas been along time
coming, says Sam Mahon,
author of The WaterThieves.
‘‘What worries me though is
thatuntil the consents are
reviewed or rakedback from
someofthe worst polluters, we
are stillgoing to have ahuge
number of problems.’’
How do we address these?
He wants to see the
Government’s proposals go
further,with restrictions
placed on water consents that
haveresulted in bad outcomes.
‘‘InDenmark 30 yearsago
theyhad similar problems to
whatwehave in New Zealand,
whereby the intensification of
dairy farmingand the resultant
hugerunoff resulted in
widespread waterpollution,’’
he says.
The problem causedapublic
outcry in Denmark and now
farmers there have to renew a
permit annuallytofarm.
In New Zealand, the
Government’s NationalPolicy
Statementfor Freshwater
Management (NPSFM) and the
National Environmental
Standards(NES) proposals
wereannouncedonSeptember
5. They are aimedatimproving
the quality of New Zealand’s
waterways and are open for
consultation until October31.
Farming leaderssay the
proposalsare unworkable and
willbankruptsome farmers.
Irrigation plans in the
Hurunuihave divided the
community sincethe now
defunct HurunuiWater Project
was first mooted.
Amuri Irrigation has since
beentryingtoestablish a
smaller pipedscheme, but has
beenunable to get enough
farmer support.
The outgoing Hurunui Mayor
Winton Dalley, who is alsoa
fourthgeneration sheepand
beeffarmer, has called the
irrigation proposal’s recent
failure‘‘very disappointing’’
for the Hawarden and Waikari
communities.
‘‘After 20 years of planning
and millions of local dollars
invested, there is now going to
be no immediate possibility of
asubstantialirrigation scheme
for their district,’’ he says.
However, Sam takes a
different view. He believes the
failureofthe proposed scheme
willbenefit Hurunui’s
environment and waterways
and help pavethe way back to
sustainable farming.
‘‘When Ifirst came heremore
than30years ago Iknew
everybody,’’ Sam says.
‘‘Wewould have barn dances
and everyonewould come.
Now the community is divided
and that is unhealthy. What has
caused the division has been
greed. The proposal failed
becausefarmersnolonger
havethe stomachfor high
debt.’’
Water champion ... Water activist, artist and writer Sam Mahon at his home
in Waikari.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
Bus plan
revisited
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Feedback given at a
public meeting in
Waikuku last month over
aproposal to cancel the
Waikuku bus route was
heard loud and clear by
Environment Canterbury
(ECan), Waimakariri MP
Matt Doocey says.
He says ECan is
bringing anew proposal
to the table to retain up to
two trips each weekday to
and from Waikuku.
‘‘This is abig move from
the original proposal to
cancel the service
completely,’’ Mr Doocey
says.
More than 100
residents attended the
meeting, to which he
invited ECan after
Waikuku resident
Kristina Poulter raised
the issue with him.
‘‘My hat goes off to
Kristina and other
residents whose passion
for their community
resulted in this
changeabout, with ECan
now looking at options to
retain the route,’’ he says.
ECan is working closely
with all the Waikuku
submitters as it works
through the logistics of
retaining two trips each
weekday.
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By RACHEL MACDONALD
It was afull house at the Waikuku Beach
Hall last Thursday evening for the third
in aseries of Waimakariri mayoral
candidates’ questionandanswer
sessions.
The nine contenders faced alargely
middleaged or older audience, in
keeping with Statistics New Zealand’s
data regarding voter turnout in local
body elections.
They were armed to agreater or lesser
degree with answers to questions from
the public that had been sent in 10 days
earlier.
Good organisation and careful
timekeeping meant the event largely ran
smoothly, albeit with several sometimes
amusing, sometimes heated,
interjections from the floor.
The questions ranged from outlining
each individual candidate’s vision,
priorities and leadership capabilities to
hot topics such as rates and expenditure,
environment and climate change, social
housing, and the tension between the
pressure for urban growth and the rural
nature of the district.
Overall, candidate opinions on the
current rating model and how that
money is spent; the number of external
expert contractors currently used by the
council; social housing, such as it is, in
the district; and the balance between
subdivisions and productive farmland
were diverse, occasionally somewhat
misleading, and at times insightful.
However, it was the cluster of
questions that targeted the environment
and climate change that got the
audience going.
Candidate responses to the questions
ran the gamut from passionate to
conservative, and scientifically
informed to social mediafed views, with
asingle climate change naysayer just for
good measure.
The audience responded accordingly,
also on the spectrum from peerreviewed
published data to Wikipediasearched
opinion.
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standing for mayor, plus four others.
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In the Electoratewith
MattDoocey
MP forWaimakariri
Authorised by Matt Doocey, Level 1ConwayLane, 188 High Street, Rangiora.
Salute to outgoing mayor
The strong and inclusive leadership of
our outgoing mayor, David Ayers, will
be greatly missed across our
communities.
When Iwas elected five years ago as
anew MP, David had led our
community through some of our darkest
days following the earthquakes.
Empathy for the many families
affected and for communities literally
shaken to their foundations; adesire to
build up and empower our
communities; and acommitment to the
growth and development of our region
were hallmarks of his tenure.
David and district council chief
executive Jim Palmer together led the
council and staff in adisaster response
model that was acknowledged both in
New Zealand and internationally.
Over the years, Ihave enjoyed
working with David on the challenges
and opportunities of our rapid growth
during Waimakariri’s regeneration as
we became the third largest district by
population in the South Island.
Iwish David and his wife, Marilyn, all
the best and I’m sure we will continue
to see the high commitment to
community service David has shown
over 30 years of council service.
My public meeting in Woodend at the
start of the month put residents’
frustrations about safety on State
Highway 1from Kaiapoi to the Ashley
Bridge right before the New Zealand
Transport Agency (NZTA).
The takehome message of that
meeting was that there was neither the
funding in an ‘‘oversubscribed’’ budget
nor the appetite from the Government
to invest in safety improvements or
National’s promised fourlane
motorway and Woodend Bypass any
time soon.
Iwrote to Transport Minister Phil
Twyford following the meeting, urging
him to expedite the safety
improvement plan to be implemented
within the next 12 months; provide
safer pedestrian crossing across SH1 in
Woodend urgently; and guarantee
funding to address the safety concerns
raised at the meeting.
The news that NZTA is now looking to
redirect $313 million back into roading
projects because the Government has
failed on its delivery targets for
Auckland’s light rail project brings new
hope we might benefit from this
funding, and Iimmediately wrote an
open letter to the minister, urging him
to reconsider his support for this
project (see below).
Spring is always abusy time in the
electorate and Ihave enjoyed attending
and speaking at honours nights for our
volunteer firefighters at the Pines/
Kairaki, Rangiora and Kaiapoi
brigades to acknowledge the
impressive longstanding service of
volunteers. We can’t thank you enough.
Ialso enjoyed attending the opening
of Kaiapoi High School’s impressive
new gymnasium, which is agreat new
asset for our community.
It has been agreatride
ThankYou. Idon’t know how many of
thesecolumns Ihave written overthe last
nine years, but this is the last.
My first ‘‘thank you’’ is to the North
CanterburyNews for giving me the
opportunitytotalk about what’s important,
from my perspective,inour greatdistrict
of Waimakariri.
The most important thankyou is to all of
you in our community.
Over the lastnine years, the support the
council has had over our general direction
has been both gratifying and humbling.
We havefaced challenges of historic
magnitudeinearthquake recovery and
regeneration, towncentre revival and
populationgrowth.
Your overall support has beencrucial in
our decisionmaking, particularlyinthose
bold stepsthat we needed to take.
Beyond that, many of you have led and
builtour Waimakariri community, and the
communities within it, to keepitasa
wonderful place to live.
The district is fortunate to have acouncil
staffthat is dedicated to the welfareand
future of Waimakariri. Ledmagnificently
by chief executiveJim Palmer and astable
and wise management team,our talented
staffhave supported our elected members
with professionalism, expertiseand
understanding.
Thankyou to all of you for whatyou have
achieved for us and forour wider
community.
My final thankyouisapersonal one —to
the electedmembersofthe counciland
community boards overthe last three
terms.
❛Iwas in at the beginningof
this Waimakariri District and it
has always been important to
me.❜
—Outgoing Mayor David Ayers
Thankyou for the unity of purposeand
dedicationyou have shown in facing the
challenges Ilisted earlier;thankyou for
working together and thankyou for the
vision you haveshowninknowingwhat is
important andneeds to be done.
Thankyou for yourpersonalfriendship
and for making my lifeeasy at the head of
the table.
When Iput my name forward for this
role,some monthsbeforethe September
2010 earthquake, Ipromoted district unity
as one of my goals.
WhileIthink local prideisvery
important, it is up to you to decidewhether
we are more unified now.
Iwas in at the beginning of this
Waimakariri District and it has always
been important to me. Ihope that Ihave
made some small contribution towards
achieving greater overall unity.
Finally,Marilyn and Iare not going
anywhere.Wehave lived in our house in
the Rangioratown centre for 43 years,
have no planstomove,and we will
continuetoenjoy the variety of community
events that occur throughthe year.See you
round! Ka kiteano au iakoutou.
Portion of diverted transport cash should be spent locally
Dear Minister Twyford,
The news that the New
ZealandTransport Agency
(NZTA)isnow looking to redirect
$313 million back into
roadingprojects from the
light rail budgetbecause
Government has failed on
delivery targetsfor
Auckland’s lightrail project
brings renewedhope to the
Waimakariri community that
their safetyconcerns for State
Highway1between Kaiapoi
andthe Ashley Bridge may
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Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey, in an open letter to the Transport Minister Phil
Twyford, is calling on the Government to divert cash pulled from the Auckland light
rail project toward much-needed roading improvements on the northern corridor.
now be addressed.
FollowingWaimakariri’s
rapid growth postearthquakes,
travel
movements alongthis stretch
of motorway are averaging
just under 20,000 vehicle
movements per day, manyof
which are heavy vehicles.
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beenpaying more at the pump
through increased fuel taxes,
while critical roading projects
like theBelfast to Pegasus
motorway,including the
WoodendBypass, have been
cancelled to divert fundingto
light railinAuckland.
Thisnew reversal, with
NZTAnow looking at other
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ways to spend the money it
had plannedfor light rail in
Auckland,provides some
hope for Waimakariri
residents that the decision to
cancelthe Belfast to Pegasus
Motorway,including the
Woodend Bypass, will be
reversed and vital roading
infrastructure investmentto
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deliver this project willbe
approved.
In writing to you, Iam
urging you to reconsideryour
supportfor this project and to
channelsome of the $313
million being redirectedto
our community to reinstate
the BelfasttoPegasus
motorway extension,
including the Woodend
Bypass.
Yours,
Matt Doocey MP
MP for Waimakariri
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MY REASONS FOR STANDING
FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL
On 3December 2018 the council tested the beach foam/sludge at Pines Beach for Enterococci bacteria and the results were
24200 MPN per 100ml and the action level is 280 MPN per 100ml, no action or further testing was taken by the council. EColi
was 6.5 times over the action level.
See more at www.waterwaysforlife.co.nz
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1. Upgrade wastewater treatment for safer,
healthier beaches for all to be proud of.
2. Trytohold rate increases to inflation level.
3. Upgrade drainage toprevent flooding in
and around our homes and businesses.
4. Increase debt repayment to prevent rates
escalating.
5. Concentrate on core council business and
acommonsensepractical approach across
all issues and be transparent across all
issues.
6. A greater emphasis to upgrade roads
footpaths and pedestrian crossings.
7. More attention to ensure appropriate bus
stops and bus routes for all.
8. Reduce spraying in ourrivers, streams and
creeks, storm water drains, gutters and in
and around our parks.
9. Better testing and reporting on the nitrate
levels in drinking water across the district.
10. Our waterways and beaches are not
healthy, this must change
11. We must acknowledge our environmental
issues and not ignorethem as we are today.
12. AMaori proverb states, ‘If the land is well
and the sea is well, the people will thrive.”
The land and the sea are not well, we must
step up and change this.
I am standing for Mayor for the Waimakariri District
and Councillor for the Kaiapoi/Woodend Ward with the
intention of agreater emphasis on areturn tocouncil
core business in order to hold our every increasing
rate increases due largely to council spending on non
essential issues.
My vision is to see the Waimakariri District as the
healthiest place to live in New Zealand with amuch greater
emphasis on our environment, waterways and updated
wastewater treatment plant at the same time encouraging
our people and economy to thrive.
Our Waimakariri Wastewater System is outdated and a
source of botulism toxin which poisons and kills large
numbers of waterfowl and wildlife everyyear.Weare well
overdue for amodern upgraded wastewater system for a
healthier environment.
Why is the storm water in the new earthworks running
into the Feldwick Drive drain? Why is it not running away
from the built up area? At the first sign of intensive flooding
this area will flood. Drainage issues must be forefront and
not running on hope.
Our environment determines our standard of the quality
of life that we experience in the outdoors today. Past
councils have mostly ignored the quality of our outdoor
experience, the rivers are polluted, toxic herbicides and
pesticides are used in most drains and streams, our
beaches are covered in a green/brown sludge in an
onshore breeze and our council does not seem to care.
Where is our outdoor experience in this district headed
today?
Community based housing for the elderly or disabled
provided by the council must be forefront as there are
many among us who cannot afford mainstream housing.
An increase in council housing stock would not be remiss.
Pegasus township need an underpass for crossing
access at the roundabout on the main road and another
at the main road for school children to cross to Woodend
School.
Iconsider that Iamthe best person for these positions
as I am very approachable with a commonsenses ,practical
attitude across all issues
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See more at www.waterwaysforlife.co.nz
Authorised by Michael Bate, 2Kalmia Place, Kaiapoi.
VIEWS
8 The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
Tiny house
definition is
too tough
DearEditor,
As owners of aselfcontained
caravan, we have followed the
debate on the status of tiny houses
with interest.
In the articleonbuilding
consents (NorthCanterbury News,
September 19) thereissome
discussion on how to defineatiny
house for the purposesofconsent.
Ifeel Mr Taylor is wrong to use
the followingdefinition forneeding
aconsent. He says: ‘‘Ifithas a
toilet,akitchen,abathroom and
running water, then it is
habitable.’’
Yes,itis habitable in thesame
way that our selfcontained
caravan(which has atoilet,
kitchen, bathroom and running
water)ishabitable,sometimesfor
long periods, but doesnot needa
building consent.
Bothour caravan and many tiny
housesare stillmobile structures
on wheelswithtow bars,and are
capable of being towed to new
locations.
In our view, therefore, wefeel
manycouncilsare overreacting in
forcing these people to obtain
consents.
Yours,
Dean andLois Farrow
Rangiora.
‘Strong leadership will be vital’
Water management has come along way in the
Hurunui-Waiau Zone, writes acting chairman Ken
Hughey, but regional and national challenges remain.
Monday of last week marked a
milestone for the Hurunui
WaiauWaterZoneCommittee,
because in manyways it
marked the end of an era.
Adecade ago there was an
application for aWater
ConservationOrderonthe
Hurunui River. The
Canterbury Water
ManagementStrategy was in
its earlystagesand the first
Hurunui WaiauZone
Committeewas coming
together.
We can now reflect alittleon
how far we’ve comewith water
managementinthe zonesince
then.
Amongthese achievements:
Ahighlevel of community
engagement in ourwater
managementchallenges;
Aworkable Hurunui and
WaiauRiver RegionalPlan;
Nutrient limitsand good
approachestoprotectingwater
quality in the Hurunui and
WaiauUwha rivers;
The start of major
investment in threatened and
endangered species bird
managementonbraided
rivers;
The Hurunui Splash project
to improvewaterquality and
infrastructure around
freshwater swimming sites;
Good takeup of Farm
EnvironmentPlans;
Planned further sustainable
irrigationdevelopment.
Severalindividuals who
havebeen instrumental in this
progress were farewelled on
thatday —chairmanJohn
Faulkner, retiringHurunui
DistrictMayor WintonDalley,
retiring Environment
Canterburycouncillor Cynthia
Roberts,and another longtermmember,
James McCone.
These people can all be
reliably described as ‘‘Mighty
Totara’’.
All four thoughtand acted
strategically, somethingthat is
not alwayseasily donearound
the Zone Committeetable.
All actedwith integrity and
madepositive and significant
contributionsover time.
All four are totally
committedtothe zone and its
wellbeing. They worked with
vision, commitment,
perseverance and patience —
all important characteristics
whendealing with contentious
water management issues.
With these ‘‘Mighty Totara’’
departing,who willbethe new
leaders steppinginto this
space?Strong leadership will
be vital given the many
initiatives on the horizon.
As well as manylocal
challenges —integrated water
resource management,
braided river values, wetland
protection and enhancement,
river flows,the consequences
Clean and clear ...
challenge.
of someplan rules —there are
now regionaland national
challenges for the community
to consider as well.
TreatyofWaitangi
implementation, regionalplan
changes, biodiversityand
climate changeactivity, and
most recently the Government’sproposed
‘‘ActionPlan
for HealthyWaterways’’, are
among them.
The Action Planisalot to
digestinashorttime. It will
certainly have an impact
everywhere,soIencourage
you to have your say.
Recognising its significance,
theGovernmenthas extended
the submission deadline to
October 31.
Caring for waterways is aregional and national
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It is heartening to see that
the proposals include actions
thatare alreadybeing takenin
Canterbury: nutrientlimits,
landuse consenttofarm, farm
environmentplans (FEPs)and
independent FEP audits have
beenfeatures of our planning
regime for sometime.
We also haveinplace rules
around stock exclusion and
winter grazing.
In HurunuiWaiau,weare
wellplacedtoaddress the
water managementchallenges
of thefuture.
Thiswill takemore vision,
commitment, perseverance
and patience —and, very
importantly, alot of listening to
the community.
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10 North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
Students climb to snow line
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Students from Loburn
School and Westport North
School have together
completed another
challenge toward their
William Pike Challenge
Award.
They climbed to the snow
line of Mt Haast on the West
Coast.
It was achallenging tramp
straight up the mountain
after having stayed at
Waiuta Lodge the night
before.
Loburn School students
have one more challenge to
complete the programme —
aday of kayaking on the Styx
River.
The William Pike
Challenge Award is aimed at
youth development and
requires students in Year 7
and 8totake part in outdoor
activities, community
service and passion
projects.
The programme is
designed to empower
passionate educators and
help reduce time spent
planning, organising, and
Uphill all the way ... Students from Loburn School and Westport North School reached the snow
line of Mt Haast as part of the William Pike Challenge Award.
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executing activities.
The programme provides
schools with local
resources, practical guides
and support to deliver
purposeful Education
Outside the Classroom
(EOTC).
Every student taking part
is tracked digitally to
provide measurable
outcomes of participation.
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Applications sought for youth grant
Applications are open for the
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development grant.
The grant,worth up to $4000, is
available for young people aged 16 to 22 to
support youth development.
The purpose of the grant is to support
one or more youngpeople who are
seeking to enhance theirpersonal
development and grow theirleadership
skills,with plans to help or benefit others
in their community.
The grant was establishedlast year,
with the firstrecipient being the
Waimakariri Student Volunteer Army,
based at KaiapoiHigh School.
Since receiving the grant, the army has
organised the school’s juniorcommunity
day, participatedinseveral community
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Applications close on November1.To
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12 The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
Bagries bag three wins on raceday
By SHELLEY TOPP
TheBagrie family, of Ohoka, hadabig
night at AddingtonRacewayon
Thursday last week.
Tomtrained thewinnersofthe first
tworaces on the New Zealand
MetropolitanTrottingClub’s
programme andhis father, Peter,
trained thewinner of thethirdrace.
Tomisacoowner of TheGovernor,
winner of thefirstrace,and alsoacoownerofhis
secondwinner on the
night,The Eye Of The Tiger,while
Peter’s firststartwinner,The General,
is owned by himinpartnership with
hiswifeAnne. They alsobred the
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‘‘Itwas unbelievable. We havenever
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to remember.
‘‘All threehorses weredriven really
well, too,whichisabig help.’’
The Governorwas driven by Sheldon
Murtha,withJohn Dunn drivingThe
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North Canterburytrainers
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By DAVID HILL
The Waimakariridistrict has been
wellserved by astablecouncil
staff overthe lastnine years,
Mayor David Ayerssays.
As he approaches retirement,
Mr Ayershas paidtributetothe
staff he hasworked with over the
years.
‘‘We’ve hadsome
extraordinarilytalentedpeople
who arededicated not only to the
organisation,but also to the
Waimakariri community, and
manyofthem areratepayers
themselves.
‘‘Aselected members we have
beenveryfortunate in the
excellent reportingtous.
‘‘All decisionmakingfollowsa
staff report. It doesn’t mean we
adopt allrecommendations,but
those reports havegonethrougha
vetting process beforethey go to
council and community board
meetings, andinmanycases they
comeasarequestfromboard
members or councillors.’’
Mr Ayerssayscouncilstaffneed
to workwithin the parameters of
the law,particularlythe Resource
ManagementAct.
‘‘The communitydoesn’t always
appreciatewhere the boundaries
lie and staff have to operate
withinthem.
‘‘Staffoperateinan
environment where there are
highexpectations andtheycan
be subject to criticisms,often
illinformed, andtheyaren’t
abletorespond.
‘‘All they can do is explainthe
process they’re required to
follow.’’
He sayscouncilstaffspendalot
of time in the public eye, whether
dealing with individualswith
activities such as building
inspectionsoraspart of public
consultationprocesses.
‘‘Inour publicconsultations,
staff havebeenextraordinarily
skilledattryingtotake into
account often contradictory
community views andinthe
advice they givetocouncil.’’
Mr Ayerssaysthe district is well
servedbychief executiveJim
Palmer,who hasserved under
three mayors. He is the longestserving
local government boss in
Canterbury.
‘‘Ifthere’s amore complete
chief executiveinlocal
government in NewZealand, I
don’t knowwho is.’’
Council staff need ‘‘ahuge
variety of skills’’asthe range of
functionsexpectedoflocal
government is vast, includingdog
control, managingswimming
pools andfinances, collecting
rates,constructing sewers,drains
and roads,writingdistrict plans
and designing towncentres.
Mr AyersretiresonOctober12
after 36 years in local government,
nineofthemasmayor.
‘‘It’sbeenapleasuretowork
withour staffover many yearsand
Ihavelearnt ahuge amountfrom
them.’’
NEWS
The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
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Jumping for joy ... Ohoka School’s Strictly Jump Jam members entertain members of the local
Women’s Institute.
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Ohoka youngsters jump to it
By RACHEL MACDONALD
Ohoka School’s Strictly Jump
Jam teams wowed the local
Women’s Institute when the
organisation met recently at
the Ohoka Hall to celebrate
88 years of fellowship and
support in the community.
The children impressed
the audience with their
energy, coordination, and
teamwork, as they partnered
their aerobic routines to
catchy Jump Jam sounds.
The children are coached
by teachers Jenelle Tocker
and Amy Parish, and it has
taken hours of rehearsal to
come up with such ahighly
polished performance, they
say.
‘‘They’ve put so much
effort into mastering the
challenges of coordinated
actions and moving in
formation, and it has paid off
in the local Jump Jam
competitions too.’’
Jump Jam is hugely
popular at the school, with
Ohoka entering arecord five
teams into the annual
competition this year.
Organised nationally by
Brett and Linda Fairweather
for Kidz Aerobix, this is the
second time running that
Ohoka School has hosted the
North Canterbury round of
the contest.
This year, the Ohoka
Jammers placed first overall
in the Year 14 grade, with
the boys’ team, the Ohoka
Marshmallows, coming
second.
All five of the school’s
teams won commendations
for their routines and
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Showy pieces ... Brent and Shirley Cairns, of Kaiapoi, were guest artists at the Pegasus Bay
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Pegasus ArtShow
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By SHELLEY TOPP
The fourth annualPegasusBay Art
Show was held at PegasusBay School
last weekend.
The PegasusBay School’sfundraiser
has developedinto ahuge community
event, rivalling the annual KaiapoiArt
Expo in size.
‘‘People visiting the exhibitionfor the
firsttime are often surprised how big it
is because of the schoolvenue,’’
Pegasus Bay Art Show chairwoman
MandyPalmer says.
‘‘Each year this show getsbetter and
better. It is the perfectvenue. Thereis
so muchnatural light and plenty of
space.’’
The show is organised by members of
the Pegasus Bay School Parent Teacher
Association, with members of the
Waikuku Artists Incorporated group.
‘‘This year we were excited to have
several emerging artists exhibitingfor
theirfirst timeever, alongside more
seasoned professional artists who have
been with us sincethe very first show,’’
Mandysaid.
‘‘It is more than just aschool
fundraisernow; it is acommunity event.
‘‘Thearts community is thriving in
NorthCanterbury.’’
This year,81artists from North
Canterbury, Christchurch,Lincoln,
BanksPeninsula, Auckland, Nelson,
Rolleston,and Coalgate exhibited.
The show, which included the
Rakahuri and Waikuku Pasifica Art
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Waikuku’sversion of ‘Piha Rescue’
By DAVID HILL
17
Life’s abeach for Helena Cook.
The Waikuku Beach Surf
Lifesaving Club lifeguard
captainislooking forward to
returning home for the
summer after university
exams.
Helena,aged 20, asecondyear
commerce student at the
University of Canterbury, has
been alifeguardsince she was
14, spending her teenage years
growingupatWaikuku Beach.
‘‘You literally live at the
beach over the summer. It’s
brilliant.
‘‘We are asmallerscale of
Piha Rescue or Baywatch.You
do your shiftbetweenthe flags
and go and do some training, or
you’re out on the board or in
the boat.
‘‘It justbecomespart of your
life, really.’’
The Waikuku Beach clubis
the only active surf lifesaving
club between the Waimakariri
River and Marlborough, and it
is recruitingfor the new
season.
An information session will
be held at the clubroomsat
WaikukuBeach on Saturday,
October5,from 10am, followed
by an open day at 9.40amthe
next Saturday for new and
prospectivemembers.
The clubhas one of the
largestmemberships in the
country, thanks largely to the
number of children learning to
swim at Waikuku Beach.
But new,prospective
lifeguards and volunteers are
always welcome,asthe club
Surf’s up ... Members of the Waikuku Beach Surf Lifesaving Club in action.
seekstofill volunteer patrols
on the beach each weekend
from Show Weekend until
March15.
Helena saysall ages are
welcome, with children’s
lessons offered from age6,with
rookie trainingoffered from 12
and lifeguard awardsavailable
from 14.
‘‘Youcan also do it at age 30.
We’vegot 10 to 15 adult
lifeguards, so it’s not just
teenagers.
‘‘It’s fun,and it’s not just
standing between the flags.
There’s ongoing trainingand
we travel to other clubs, and
thenthere’sthe competition
sideofit, which is huge.
‘‘For me, it’s the feeling of
being part of something so big,
withclubsall roundthe
country.It’s likeabig redandyellow
family.’’
There is alsoanaward for
patrol support for anyone
unable to meetthe fitness
requirements, and committee
membersare always needed.
‘‘You still do first aid, VHF
radio and patrolonthe beach,
so you don’thavetorun 5km or
swimlong distances to be
involved,’’ Helena says.
Teenagers who train to be
PHOTO: HELENACOOK
lifeguardscan gain workover
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regional patrols, patrolling
beaches on weekdays during
December and January at
Pegasus, Waikuku, Woodend
and Christchurch beaches.
‘‘It’sanopportunityfor
young people to learn skills,
gain experience and meet
people, and evengain some
employment,’’ Helenasays.
‘‘You get life skills and
connectionswithpeople from
arange of different industries
which you don’t otherwise gain
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Deputy principal steps up
By DAVID HILL
Jared Kelly admitshehas big
shoes to fill.
He has beenappointed
acting principal at PegasusBay
School until anew principal is
appointed next year, following
the retirement of founding
principal Roger Hornblow.
‘‘It’s always exciting times
when youput someone new in
the role,but it’s acreditto
Roger that he left the school on
ahigh,’’hesays.
Mr Hornblow had been
principal at PegasusBay
School since it opened in May
2014, havingbeen appointed
principal at the school’s
predecessor, Waikuku School,
in 2008.
Before retiring, Mr
Hornblowreceived aletter
from Education Minister Chris
Hipkins‘‘congratulating us on
our ERO (Education Review
Office) report’’, Mr Kellysays.
‘‘It’s arare occasion for a
principal to leave on top of his
game. It doesn’t happen very
often to receive aletter from
the Minister after an ERO
reporthas beencompleted, so
it was areal credittoget that
before he left.
‘‘It’s certainlysome big shoes
to fill,but it’s an exciting
opportunityfor anew
principal to takeonahighly
innovative school,’’ saysMr
Kelly, who is hopingtostay in
therole next year.
Mr Hornblow has moved on
to acommunity roleinthe
Hurunuidistrict.
Mr Kelly joined the staff at
Waikuku School just before the
move to Pegasus Bay.
❛It’s an exciting
opportunity for anew
principal.❜
2207735
—Jared Kelly
He moved his familyto
Pegasus threeyears ago, after
commutingout from
Christchurch for severalyears.
He was appointeddeputy
principalatthe beginning of
last year, with part of the role
beingtocover for Mr Hornblow
when he was fulfillinghis
duties as Kahui Ako
(communityoflearning) lead
principal, for schoolsinthe
Kaiapoi area.
Next termpromisestobea
busy one, withMrKelly and
some of his colleagues due to
attend an Apple Distinguished
Schools conferenceinSydney.
‘‘It’s pretty exciting and we
will be delivering aworkshop
around our experiential
learningpractices and how we
use IT in school.
‘‘It’s agreat opportunity to
tell our story of whatwedoon
an international stage.’’
Pegasus Bay School has a
busy end to this term,with an
XFactor competition final
beingheld tomorrow at 1.45pm
in the school hall.
Teacher Gina Keating has
been busy holding auditions
over the lastfew weeksand the
finalwill feature comedians,
musicians, singers,magicians
and aRubik’s cube performer.
‘‘It’s apretty intense process
and I’m pleased I’m the MC
and not having to makethe
decisions,’’MrKelly says.
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Annual school fair afun day
Woodend School has had a
busy term, culminating in its
annual school fair earlier this
month.
Pupils, staff, parents and the
wider community came
together for afun community
event.
The weather even played its
part.
The Woodend Lions Club
sponsored the talent show
Stars in their Eyes,which was a
highlight of the day.
Other activities this term
have included the Year 12
team studying and
experimenting with flight,
which finished with avisit to
the Wigram Air Force
Museum.
This week the Year 34
students had aday of learning
outdoors, which involved
treasure hunts and
appreciating nature, with all
learning programmes outside.
Skiing at Porter Heights,
Jump Jam, Koru games and
winter tournament have all
been part of the school’s
activities for senior pupils this
term.
Earlier this month the
school’s junior and senior kapa
haka groups were involved in
the North Canterbury Cultural
Festival, while the whole
school is practising for the
production of The Legend of the
Quill,which will be held in the
Rangiora Town Hall next term,
on November 12 to 13.
Next term, Year 56 pupils
will be heading to Living
Springs for school camp to
enjoy some fun, forge friendships
and try out many new
experiences and activities.
All the fun of the fair ... The recent Woodend School Fair proved to be asuccess.
Blue skies ... The sun shone on fairgoers.
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The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
PHOTOS: WOODEND SCHOOL
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Firefighters rapt
with third placing
By DAVIDHILL
The Waikuku Beach
Rural Fire Force belied
its small sizetotake third
place at arecentnational
competition.
The brigade of just 18
members sent ateam of
five to competeinthe
UnitedFire Brigades
national driver’s
competitionatMansfield
Park,Feilding.
Waikuku Beach, up
against more than 100
competitorsand 18 teams
from around the country,
placedthirdinthe team’s
event.
‘‘We did welland when
we had our name called
out we were pretty
chuffed,’’ team member
Brett Reed says.
‘‘A couple of our guys
drive spreader trucks full
time and we have a
tractor driver, so they’re
just reallysharpand
obviouslynailed it on the
day.’’
Acouple had done it
before, he added.
Brett says the 18
members are amix of
frontline firefighters and
supporters, with fire
chief Jim Gardner
recently completing 25
years of service with the
local force, which also
turns 25 this month.
‘‘We’ve got abit of bling
in our stationwith afew
trophies and we are
always lookingtorecruit.
‘‘Waikuku Beachis
only asmall township,
but it gets busy over the
summer holidays,soit’s a
pretty big commitment,
but it’s well worth it.’’
Firefightersreceive
regular trainingand
learnvaluable skills
whichcan be used in the
workforce, as well as
serving the community.
‘‘These days you’ve got
to have the unit
standards completed
before you can do
anything, including
driving,’’ Brett says.
‘‘Youcan’t justget
anyone behindthe wheel
of afire appliance. I’ve
been driving for years,
but you’veconstantly got
to look out for other
drivers on the road
because they may not
hear you or get
distracted.
‘‘You’ve got acrew on
boardand you’vegot to
get that crew backhome
safely.’’
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neighbouring brigades in
Woodend and Rangiora
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with HSPA. This year I
have aspeaking part so
Ican't wait for the performance!!
Morgan Stuart—
Bri theOrphan
This is my first year doing
drama lessons at
HSPA, and I have an
acng role inthe producon.
Ienjoy learning
mylines and geng
to know other people. I
look forward to singing
a solo part in asong,
and performing infront
of friends andfamily.
JessicaHowe
Seb &Mingle
Iamreally looking forward
to playing two
characters in this producon.
Ilove when we get to
pracce at the Town
Hall and have our dress
rehearsals. Then you
know the live show is
almostthere.
Elizabeth Woods
Jazz Dancer
Ihave been praccing
to be part of The Happy
Prince. Myfavourite
thing has been the
costumes and dancing.
Ican't wait tobe
performing for my
family live!
WilliamBruce
Townsperson
This is my second show
with HSPA. Iamlooking
forward to being a
townsperson in this
show. Ihave had alot
of fun rehearsing and
hope you enjoy the
show.
Lily Squires
Hip HopDancer
I'm excited about dancing
on stage because
it's so much fun! Ilike
being with my friends
from HSPA, and
meeng new friends
there too.
Station’snew broom sweeps in
By DAVID HILL
Listeners to Compass FM will
already be familiar with the
station’s new manager.
Kerry Treymane has been the
station’s breakfast announcer
since July and took over as
station manager this month.
‘‘I’m anew broom bringing
new opportunities for positive
relationships and that’s what
I’m looking forward to.
‘‘North Canterbury should be
really proud of their local radio
station because we are sounding
really good.’’
Kerry started out in radio with
More FM in 1994, having
previously worked as apainter.
‘‘I had alife before radio in
the painting industry, but I
couldn’t shut up. So Itried
working in aclub as aDJ.’’
He worked alongside wellknown
radio announcers like
Simon Barnett, Phil Gifford and
Gary McCormick, as well as
former Waimakariri District
Council communications
manager Rory Christie.
He then had abrief stint with
CTV, before taking over as
station manager of Classic Hits
and ZB in Ashburton.
‘‘I’m really proud of the
achievements we had down
there. It was around the time of
the global financial crisis, but it
was also when dairying was
active in MidCanterbury.
‘‘We were one of the few radio
stations to make budget and we
had an announcer win at the
New Zealand Radio Awards.’’
After the earthquakes, Kerry
returned to the painting trade to
help with the rebuild in
Christchurch and Waimakariri,
until he damaged his elbows
and was forced on to ACC.
‘‘One elbow still hasn’t
recovered, but what Ican do is
sit behind amicrophone, a
keyboard and amouse, wake
people up with asmile, and say
silly things to make people
laugh.
‘‘Radio plays an important
role in people’s lives. Istill
remember the announcers from
when Iwas growing up, so it
would be nice to think that in
2050 people would remember
me on the radio.’’
Kerry says he leads atalented
team, as fellow announcer John
Cameron and content director
Steph McDonald have also both
been in radio for more than 20
years.
Bruce John, who is relatively
new to radio, completes the onair
team, along with two casual
announcers who regularly fill
in.
Behind the scenes, founding
station manager Mike Le Petit,
who has been in radio since the
1970s, has returned as
production engineer, while
Sally Lane is back in asales
role.
‘‘I can tell you right now, I
could take that team into any
major commercial station and
we would make agood fist of it.’’
Kerry says listeners will
notice some changes, as he has
‘‘tightened up the music’’ and
introduced some new shows.
As acommunity radio station,
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Breakfast radio ... Kerry Treymane says he is enjoying ‘‘waking people
up with asmile’’.
PHOTO: DAVID HILL
Compass FM relies on
sponsorship, in particular
MainPower, and is governed by
‘‘a board of trustees which has
the best interests of the
community at heart, as does
Compass FM’’, he says.
‘‘Stepping into this radio
station is like stepping into an
oldtime radio station and the
best part is we don’t have to
answer to overseas investors.’’
Names
given to
rooms
21
The roomsinthe
Pegasus Community
Centre have newnames.
The WoodendSefton
Community Board
approved the new
names, acknowledging
the developers who
played apart in
establishing Pegasus, at
its meeting this month.
The Waimakariri
District Council recently
extended the centre by
leasingadditional space
next to the existing
building.
The combined space,
when open to the public,
will have differentsized
rooms available for
booking.
The existing centre
building will be named
the Big Room. The
Infinity Room is the
name for the new
reception/entry area in
the extension. Two other
spaces are named the
Todd Room and the
Southern Capital Room.
The new names were
suggested by the
Pegasus Residents
Association, whichhas
been managing the
community centre
since it opened two
years ago.
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22 The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
Phillis sure to come out swinging
By ROBYN BRISTOW
In2golf,inassociation withthe
HurunuiDistrictCouncil, are
welcoming threetimes world
long drive champion Phillis
Meti to Hanmer Springs on
October10.
Phillis, originallyfrom
Auckland, recently smashed a
413 yard(377.65metre) drive—
aworld record for the longest
drive recorded by awoman in a
World LongDrive
Competition.
She will be part of afamily
friendly community event at
Hanmer Springs Golf Course
on Thursday, October 10, from
11am to 1pm.
There will be a
demonstration from Phillis
from 11am to 11.45am,with
games and competitions from
11.45amto1pm.
The event is part of an
initiative from the council’s
community team, called Let’s
Connect.Itaims to bring
communitiesand people
together, withthe community
team providing some transport
to the event for locals outside
of Hanmer Springs.
Rochelle Faimalo, from the
HurunuiDistrictCouncil’s
community team, says
connecting communities is an
important part of the team’s
work.
‘‘We enjoy bringing
communitiestogether through
interactive and engaging
events —and couldn’t be more
excitedtobesupportingthis
one. The Hurunui districtis
Big hitter ... Phillis Metiwill be holding ademonstration session in Hanmer Springs. PHOTO:SUPPLIED
home to seven golf courses and
this is agreat way to encourage
all ages to get involved in the
sport,’’ she says.
KarendeLautour,from
In2Golf,says the event aims to
inspire and engage young
people.
‘‘If they can take away with
them asense of fun and to
dreambig, like Phillis has,that
wouldbeawonderful
outcome,’’ she says.
‘‘I’ve lovedworking with the
Hurunui District Counciland
Hanmer Springs Golf Clubto
pull thiscommunityevent
together. It’s wonderful to have
aworld class athlete like
Phillispreparedtogive her
timeand to give so muchback
to the sport at the grassroots
level.’’
Phillissays it is an honour
and privilege to attend the
event and to come home, share
her experiences and showcase
her skills with the hope of
inspiringand motivating
parentsand kids to takepart in
asport that gavesomuch to
her.
‘‘Partnering up with Karen
and In2 Golf,weshare a
passion for growing asport we
all love. Why not have fun
doing it too?’’
For those not in Hanmer
Springs, somefree return
transport willbeavailable.
Buses will be travelling from
Cheviot and Amberley,with
the following pickup points:
Waikari, HurunuiHotel,
Culverden, Waiau and
Rotherham.
Spacesare limited so
register for transport by
Friday, September 27. Go
onlinetobit.ly/in2golf to
register.
Mayor to send
motorcade
on its way
By ROBYN BRISTOW
An amble around North
Canterbury backcountryroads on
October 6will feature many
classiccars.
The annual NorthCanterbury
RuralRamble will be flagged off
by Hurunui MayorWinton Dalley
at Amberley from 10am.
The lunchvenue is on afarm
whichishome to alarge
collectionofclassicand exotic
vehicles, as well as aprivate
museum.
The public is invited to joinin
and enjoy aday out on roads they
may not have known existed.
Participantsdon’thave to have
aclassic —justaslong as their
vehicle can handle backcountry
roads.
Registrationswillbetaken
from 9am to 10.50am in St John’s
Hall,Amberley. The public will
get achance to view the vehicles
as they travel down Osborne
Road,Wineberry Ave,Courage
Road,Saleyards Road, State
Highway 1toBanksAve, and
Douglas Roads, Amberley, before
making their way on to scenic
country roads.
The entryfee is $15 per vehicle.
People are asked to bring their
own lunch, although acoffee cart
with lightfood will be at the start
and at lunch venues, organiser
Trevor Stanley says.
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OCT EVENTS
SWIMMING POOLS
MARKETS
12th October
North Canterbury Expo
New Life School Events
Centre, Dench’s Road
The North Canterbury Expo is a
showcase of North Canterbury’s
many business services and
community groups. It’s achance
to promote your business and
create new leads and networks.
“Expo Only Specials” on the day
with great discounts for services
you may require.
20th October
JD Duathlon Mandeville
Mandeville Sports Centre
Aduathlon, run/bike/run, for all
ages starting from 9years old to
elite athletes. Individual and team
options available. Gotowww.
jdevents.co.nz to register.
22nd October
Soroptimist International –
North Canterbury Annual Fair
Rangiora Showgrounds
Come along to discover craft
clothing, jewellery, cosmetics,
homewares plants and garden,
food and fresh produce! There is
an onsite café and free parking.
$5 entry per person with all
proceeds donated to Violence Free
Canterbury Project.
25th –26th October
Rangiora A&P Show
Rangiora Showgrounds,
156 Ashley Street, Rangiora
Friday 25th –Equestrian events
only. Saturday 26th –equestrian
events, livestock, home and craft
competitions, family entertainment
and much more! $15 for adult,
$5 for children and $35 for family
pass. For more information go to
www.northernaandp.co.nz
31st October
Waimakariri Light Party
Wylie Park, Kaiapoi
Halloween activities that provides
family-fun in asafe environment
for children up to 14 years.
Bouncy castle, crazy bikes,
clowns, petting zoo, photobooth,
train and much more! $2 entry,
visit www.waimaklightparty.org
for more information.
31st October
Christmas Country Fete
Lyddington Garden, 891
Mt Thomas Road, Fernside
New Zealand’s biggest and
most popular Fete –previously
Culverden Country Fete, this
wonderful day out is now right
here inthe Waimakariri!! Wander
around the garden while listening
to live music and enjoy aunique
shopping spree with products from
around New Zealand such as art,
furniture, jewellery, fashion, food
and wine and lots more! Tickets
$20, visit www.thefete.co.nz for
more information and to book your
tickets now!
Dudley Park Aquatic Centre
47 Church Street, Rangiora.
Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre
9Cass Street, Kaiapoi.
Oxford Outdoor Aquatic
Centre
Burnett St, Oxford.
ART EXHIBITIONS
Arts in Oxford
Arts in Oxford Gallery
72 Main St, Oxford.
Art on the Quay
Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre.
Chamber Gallery Rangiora
Rangiora Library.
Ohoka Farmers Market
Every Friday, 9am -12.30pm.
Ohoka Domain, Mill Rd, Ohoka.
Kaiapoi Farmers Market
Every Saturday, 9am -12pm.
Morgan Williams Reserve,
Charles St, Kaiapoi.
Oxford Farmers Market
Every Sunday, 9am -12pm.
Main St, Oxford.
Rangiora Community Market
First Saturday of the month,
8.30am –1pm. 353 High St,
St John’sAnglicanChurch,
Rangiora.
Oxford Craft Market
First Sunday of the month,
10am -3pm. Oxford Town Hall.
North Canterbury
Soroptimist
Annual Fair
Tuesday 22October
10am to4pm
Rangiora Showgrounds
Revamped Format and content
Crafts
Collectables
Food Hall
Plants and Produce
Proceeds tothe “ViolenceFree” North
Canterbury Project
Saturday 26 th October
Wide variety of entertainment
forthe wholefamily
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New Life School Events Centre
Dench’s Road, Rangiora
Admission $5 and Children Free
Free Parking Cash Machine
Café for Coffee and Lunch
Crafts and Xmas Presents
Clothing /Jewellery and Cosmetics
Plants, Produce &Food and Cakes
We’re excited to host the
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WAIAU LODGE HOTEL
24 The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
Advertising feature
Pair determined to see hotel back to its best
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Michelle Beri is banking on a
weekend of fun and festivities
to provide the foundation for
the restoration of the Waiau
Hotel.
The Waiau Lodge Hotel
Restore Rally 2019, on October
18 and 19, is designed to help
progress work to get the
accommodation side of the
business running.
It will be three years in
November since the town was
rocked by the 7.8magnitude
quake. It forced the closure of
the hotel, which was built in
1910.
Michelle says it is now time to
step up efforts to get the pub
open and hopes the weekend of
fun, music, food, and
entertainment will be well
supported and help boost the
restoration coffers.
‘‘There have been anumber
of fundraising events in Waiau
since the earthquake, and it has
been extremely hard to put
forward our situation.
‘‘But the time has come for
the central hub of Waiau, the
Waiau Lodge Hotel, to be
bought back to her former glory
with apreliminary focus on
getting accommodation for
those needing it when visiting
Waiau.’’
She also wants to see the
fences that have cordoned off
the hotel for about 2 1 ⁄2years
come down.
‘‘We have been trying to get it
open for accommodation and to
move back in,’’ Michelle says.
‘‘We are committed to Waiau.
You’ve got to see things
through.’’
Michelle and business
partner Lindsay Collins moved
to Waiau in 2015, after ‘‘a
rollercoaster’’ four years in
Christchurch after the 2010 and
Much potential ... The bones of the Waiau Lodge Hotel have been
declared good, paving the way for its restoration.
PHOTOS: CLAIRE OXNAM
2011 earthquakes.
‘‘We are determined not to
give up,’’ says Michelle, who
has had atough winter with
fewer people about and bills to
pay, including $30,000 for the
engineer’s and architect’s
report, at which she is chipping
away.
But the good news is that the
report found the old pub’s
foundations to be sound and
that she can be repaired.
Michelle is now keen to get
the report to hand so tenders
can be called for prices from
tradesmen for rods and ties to
strengthen the building, so
those attending the rally have
some idea of what lies ahead in
the way of costs in getting the
work done.
She is heartened by the local
support, and to A.J. Scott for its
offer of afree tradie day when
the time comes to start to
spruce up the hotel.
Meanwhile, she and Lindsay
continue to operate out of a
small, temporary tavern.
Michelle was sleeping in her
van in the immediate aftermath
of the earthquake, until alocal
business offered her the use of
aportable building at no cost.
Lindsay sleeps in the shed.
While the portable building
will be leaving the site in
October, Michelle has access to
afamily caravan.
Fundraising ... Michelle Beri, trading out of asmall, temporary tavern,
says it is now time to step up efforts to get the Waiau Lodge open.
Afun weekend of bands, food, games and fun is planned
Bikes and trikes are all welcome at
Restore Rally2019.
There will be campinginapaddock
on site,and aspecial back paddock for
families wanting aquieterarea for
their children.
Festivities beginonFriday,October
18, from lunchtime, with
entertainment and music, heralding in
aday of fun and festivities on Saturday.
There will be abladeshearing
demonstration and DroneAdventures
will be on hand for people to
experience the bird’seye view of the
hotel thatdronescan offer.
Bands, food, games, fun activities
and ahangiwill ensure there is plenty
to do and eat on Saturday, before an
evening of music.
The rallyisopen to all ages until
7.30pm.
Kids under12yearsare free.
It is $10 for aday passper person
until 7.30pm; $20 for aday and night
passper person; $35 for aweekend
pass; and $80 for afamily weekendpass
—two adults and two children.
No bringyourown alcohol is
permitted.
For more information, go to the
Waiau Lodge Hotel Restore Rally
fundraiser pageonFacebook.
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Thinking Rural Real
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Longest day ... Kaiapoi High School’s cactus participants line up after pulling two fire
trucks to school.
PHOTO: DAVID HILL
Students dig deep for
gruelling challenge
By DAVID HILL
BrothersFlynnand FletcherJohnson
were relieved to complete the ‘‘longest
day’’onFriday.
The pair were among 22 pupilsto
completeKaiapoi High School’s Cactus
leadershipprogramme for term three.
AfterstayingThursdaynightatthe
school, the 22 pupils rose at 5am to climb
Mt Grey, beforeatraining sessionat
Waikuku Beach and then pulled two fire
trucks fromBlue Skiesscoutcamp to the
school.
Once back at school theywere greeted by
arousing haka from the school’skapa haka
group.
Head boy Flynn, aged 17, admitted there
were momentswhen he wondered if he
wouldcomplete it.
‘‘I started pulling it 100 metresin(with
the fire trucks). Ithought ‘we should be
done by now,I’m stuffed’,’’ he says.
‘‘Butyou just dig deep,get that stamina
goingand all those mentalthingswe’ve
learned throughout the term,and pulled
through; and everyone played theirpart.
‘‘We’re tired rightnow —it’s agreat
blowout. I’m Year13, but if Iwas coming
back next year I’d do it again.’’
He says the programme is ‘‘a way of
learning teambuilding and leadership’’.It
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Thefollowing propertyhas been
reported to the police as lostinthe
North Canterbury area (Rangiora
unless stated). Have you seen it?
Alanyard with two keysand apen
drive; ared mountain bike; ablue
phone wallet; fivekeys of different
colours on leatherpatch key ring; a
gold iPhone XS in ablackcase; a
runs over eightweeks,with threetraining
sessions eachweek from6.15am before
school.
The programme teachesdiscipline, with
all participants required to endure
‘‘punishments’’ if anyone is lateorgets into
mischief.
Fletcher, aged15, who is Year10, says
he is keen to do it again.
‘‘I willdefinitely be doing it again. It was
an awesome experience.’’
Flynn says the success of the eventis
thankstothe community’ssupport, with
fundraising and volunteering to help out.
‘‘I knowalot of the businesses put in to
support it and without that we wouldn’t be
able to do thisawesome programme.
‘‘Thefire service and the police give up
alot of time. Lots of community people
come and help, and the parents come and
servebreakfast.’’
Aftercompletingthe ‘‘longest day’’,
Flynnsaid he was due to go ‘‘for awalk in
the hills’’ over the weekend.
He suggests otherpupils giveitgoas
‘‘anyonecan do it’’.
The Cactusprogramme has provided
lifechanging outcomes for hundreds of
pupils at the school since it was first
offered in 2014.
It is offered threetimes each year,
during terms one,two and three.
black wallet (Amberley), alight blue
wallet(Hanmer); alaptop in ablack
bag (Amberley); agold chainbracelet;
aSamsung S7 phone(Kaiapoi).
The following property is at the
Rangiora Police Station (unless
statedotherwise)looking forahome:
Loppers and scissors; apeacock
brooch.
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26 The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
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PHILLIS METI 3TIMES WORLD
LONG DRIVE CHAMPION
EXHIBITION
Thursday |10October |11am -1pm
Family friendly
Entry: Gold Coin Donation
Free transport available -Limited spaces
Register for transport by Friday 27 September 2019
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Winter warmers ... Amberley Lions Club members have been busy splitting wood to aid
their fundraising efforts.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Lions’ split firewood
awaits summer sun
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Alocalengineer has helped make light
work of the LionsClub of Amberley and
District’s firewood fundraiser.
In abid to increase productivity the
club has had apurposebuilt splitter and
elevator made to take the heavy lifting
out of the task for its 43 members.
The two fancy bits of kit also helped
the club address the serious challenge of
meeting healthand safetystandards,
while still generating income and
allowing members to enjoy agreat team
effort.
This includes many of the female
members who don gloves and hard hats
to lend ahand.
The clubalready has atip truck, so is
now fullyequipped to get the job done
and wooddelivered.
All working bees are overseen by aclub
appointed health and safety officer,
ensuring membersreceive instructions
and are monitored during workingbees.
The club has aconsiderablequantity of
split wooddryingfor salenext autumn.
The club also donates wood to needy
causes and works closely with local
welfareagencies, and stackswood for
older customersifneeded.
The club is seeking new members.
Anyone interested shouldphone (0274)
381 676.
Meeting to discuss water
Apublic meeting will be held in the
Rangiora Town Hall next month to
discuss the Government’s proposed
new freshwater and environment
proposals.
The October 3meeting was
organised afterNorth Canterbury
was notincluded in the 13
consultationmeetingsscheduled
nationwide this monthbythe
Ministry for the Environment to
discuss the proposals.
Speakers will include Waikari
freshwater activist, artist and
author of The Water Thieves,
Sam Mahon, Tuahaitara Coastal
Park general managerand
Environment Canterbury candidate
Greg Byrnes, Forest &Bird
freshwater advocate Annabeth
Cohen, and Waimakariri District
Mayoral candidate Michael Bates,
who is alsoalongtime campaigner
to banglyphosate.
The meeting will begin at 6.30pm
and end at 8pm.
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NEWS
The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
27
Community
support ...
Scott Grainger
was diagnosed
in July with
colon cancer,
which has
spread to his
liver, lymph
nodes and
peritoneum.
PHOTO:FILE
Breakfastto help Scott
Afundraising breakfast will be held at
Rangiora’s Artisan Cafeand Bakeryon
Sunday, October13, for ScottGrainger, of
Rangiora.
Scott was diagnosed in Julywith colon
cancer,whichhas spread to his liver,
lymph nodes and peritoneum.
The breakfast is beingorganised by
Fleur Evans, an aunt of Scott’s wife, Erin,
to help support the familywhile Scottis
unable to workduringhis treatment, and
alsotohelp pay his medical costs.
Abuffet breakfast is planned.Itwill be
heldupstairs at Artisan, startingat9am
and finishingat10.30am.
Tickets cost $40each,with at least $20 of
the ticketpricegoing to Scottand his
family.
Artisan staff havevolunteered their
time, working for free at the event, to
support the family.
The buffetbreakfastwill be supplied at
costbyArtisan ownerRon van Til. ‘‘A
silent auctionand raffleswill alsobeheld
during the breakfast,with prizes provided
by localbusinesses and individuals,’’Fleur
said.
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beyond 2014 features the vocalsofJudi
Smitheram, keyboard player Mary
Ruston, bassplayer Tim Wilkinson, and
soprano saxophonist Geoff Low.
Lynden Jackson keepsthe band tight
with his rhythmicdrumming while blues
harp playerLarry Milnes will be adding
hisdynamics.
Their cover versions include songsby
Beth Hart, Melody Gardot,Nina Simone,
SamCooke, Etta James, Caro Emerald,
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favourites.
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KAIKOURA HOP
28 The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
Aweekend with petrol in the veins
Burnout ... Avehicle is
shrouded in smoke during
burnouts at the Kaikoura
Hop.
PHOTO: TAYLOR NOVIS
Chequered flag ... Fonda Novis waves the flag during the
burnouts.
PHOTO: TAYLOR NOVIS
Plenty of grunt ... This Chevrolet truck proved an eyecatcher.
PHOTO: TAYLOR NOVIS
Vintage ... Cars of all ages were registered for the show.
PHOTO: TAYLOR NOVIS
Poker, anyone? ... Doug O’Callahan gets set for the Kaikoura Hop poker run.
PHOTO:TAYLOR NOVIS
On display ... There were plenty of colourful cars on display.
PHOTO: TAYLOR NOVIS
Arriving in style ... Andy Hurst’s Ford Fairlane transported Fonda Novis to her wedding
during the event.
PHOTO: ROD DUNN
Bird’seye view awinner
in photographic contest
NEWS
The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
29
Eyecatching ... Sandra Fleet’s image, Pluck was the standout entry in arecent
Rangiora Photographic Competition for blackandwhite images.
Sandra Fleet’s Pluck was named
Champion Imageatthe Rangiora
Photographic Society’s recent blackandwhite
competition. She also
won the Agrade section with her
image.
Results
Best in grades:
Agrade:Sandra Fleet, Pluck.
Bgrade: Elena Kaltenstadler,
Losing Oneself.
Looking
for results?
Cgrade: Nick Hampson, Executive
Tower.
Honours
AGrade: C. Price, D. Woodcock(2), J.
Driscoll, S. Webb (2), C. Sharpe (2),
C. Signal. C. Linnell, G. Dean,S.
Fleet.
BGrade: E. Kaltenstadler, C. Dalton.
CGrade:M.Kircher, S. Titmuss, N.
Hampson (2 ), A. Dunscombe (2), A.
Boyce,M.BrandramAdams, D.
Bayley.
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Having arrived in the Waimakariri District 34 years ago as Oxford County Clerk and
working subsequentlyasaresource planner forthe Council, Iremain dedicatedto
and enthusiastic about this community.
Our area, particularlyMandeville, Ohoka
and Swannanoa, continues to develop
quicklywith drainage, maintenance ofrural
character and small town viability remaining
important issues. This requires leadership
and careful management. Running my
resource consent business, Iunderstand
such local issues.
My Council involvementincludes:
Waimakariri Councillor for18years, Deputy
Mayorfor 9years, Councilrepresentative
on the WaterZone Committee for6years,
Representative onthe GreaterChristchurch
Partnership, Representative onthe Greater
Christchurch Passenger Transport Joint
Committee (Deputy Chair).
My involvementinthe community is
extensive, and includes:
Serving on the Oxford Area School Board of
Trustees for16years -5asChairman,
Civil Defence (24 years’service), Oxford
Volunteer Fire Brigade (28 years’service),
Co-ordinatorfor the Oxford Night Patrol
(Community Watch), Trustee forthe Oxford
Health and Fitness Centre (gym),Trustee
(Secretary/Treasurer) forthe Oxford
Community Men’s Shed, Chairman of the
Ringwood RetirementVillage Management
Committee, Chairman of the Oxford and
Surrounding Area Health Development
Group, and have been aJustice ofthe Peace
for30years.
There has been significant progress
made in the Waimakariri District since the
earthquakes, and Iseek your support to
continue as your local Councillor working
to makeWaimakariri aneven better
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WEDDINGS IN NORTH CANTERBURY
The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
31
Couple grease the wheels of love
By DAVID HILL
Doug O’Callahanrealises he had‘‘better
shape up’’after exchanging weddingvows
with his bride Fonda Novis at a Greasethemedwedding
at lastweekend’s
Kaikoura Hop.
Chillswere multiplying as the couple
dressed as the famous Grease characters
Danny Zuko and Sandy Olssento
exchangevows lacedwith famoussong
lyrics.
‘‘I had asummer blast as crazy as can
be,’’ Doug saidinhis vows, while Fonda
responded sayinghehad ‘‘better shape up,
because Ineed aman’’.
‘‘I wasn’t allowedtosay anything smart,
unlessitwas alyric from a Grease song,’’
he says. Doug says his bride dressed as
‘‘Bad Sandy’’,wearing ‘‘a tightlittle black
outfit’’,red shoes, leather jacket and the
customary veil. The groom was wearing a
black leatherjacket over his Kaikoura
Hop Tshirt,blackjeans and flame shoes
—‘‘the DannyZuko look’’.
The couple had put the wordout before
the big day in abid to breakthe Guinness
World Recordfor most bridesmaids at a
wedding, andthey were not disappointed.
Atotal of 174 womeninattirefrom the
rock’n’roll era chanted ‘‘tellmemore, tell
me more’’ as the vowswere exchanged.
‘‘We had 174 bridesmaids registered and
accounted for on the day,’’ Doug says.
‘‘We have all theirnamesand bitsand
pieces, so we’ve just got to lodgethe
paperworkand get it verified.
‘‘We’ve had acrack at it, we’ve beaten
the existing mark (of 168) and we got
married in theend.’’
Fonda arrived in aFord convertible
owned by fellowKaikoura car enthusiast
Andy Hurst. Mr Hurst was also on handto
drive ‘‘thehopelesslydevoted’’ couple off
into the sunset.
‘‘He was morethan happy to highlight
that Idrove offinaFord,giventhat I’ma
Holdenman,’’ Doug says.
He saysthis year’sKaikoura Hop will be
hard to top, ‘‘but we willsee what we can
dream up’’. At least1200 cars were
registered for Saturday’s car showand,
while therewere no official numbers
available yet, he believed the crowd
exceeded last year’s turnout.
‘‘There was ahuge amount of people,
stallsand cars on the day,and the whole
weekend went off well.’’
He saysthe community raised more
than $12,000 from variousinitiatives
duringthe Hop towards the Kaikoura
community pool fundraisingproject.
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HAY, BALEAGE, SILAGE
32 The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
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‘You can’tbepatient like in granddad’sday.’
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NorthCanterbury farmers are hoping for a
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North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
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Indoor or out? ... The carbon footprint of barn dairying has been compared to that of
pastoral system in aLincoln University study.
Carbon footprints probed
Research suggests barn dairying has a
larger carbon footprint compared to
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Lincoln University doctoral researcher
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Canterbury dairyfarms, including 43
pastoraland seven barn systems.
He estimatedthe carbon footprintsof
pastoral, or grassbased, and barndairy
systems based on their energy
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He said the difference between the two
systems indicated the barnsystem had an
18 percent highercarbon footprint than
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‘‘Theuse of barnfacilities requires
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termsofthe use of energy inputs to make
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34 The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
Challenge
of leprosy
Eyes for detail ... The Botanical Art Society of New Zealand president Jacquie Carran, second from right, speaks during the opening
of the Botanica 2019 exhibition in the Chamber Gallery in Rangiora, with Brian Hoult, chairman of the Waimakariri Community Arts
Council, at right.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
Combining plants and artistry
By SHELLEY TOPP
Anew art exhibitionopened at the
ChamberGallery in the Rangiora
Librarylast Sunday.
Botanica 2019 is thework of 19
amateur andprofessional artists,all
members of The Botanical ArtSociety
of New Zealand.
‘‘The exhibits here todaycome from
all over NewZealandand it is a
privilege to represent so many
talented amateur and professional
artists,’’ thesociety’spresident,
JacquieCarran, fromRangiora,said
during theopening.
‘‘This formofart requires
discipline, patience, and skills,’’ she
said. ‘‘It is steeped in history and is
having aworldwide resurgence.’’
TheWaimakaririCommunityArts
Council chairman,BrianHoult, said
it was ‘‘a delighttobeabletohostthis
wonderful exhibition’’.
‘‘Iknow it will be wellreceived.’’
Botanica2019 is on show until
Thursday, October 31.
The New Zealand Leprosy Foundation
was recentlynotified of anew case of the
disease in South Canterbury.
This ancient, crippling disease is still
alive and well, although the World
Health Organisation (WHO) declared it
no longer apublic healthrisk in the
Pacific region in 2000.
That means fewer than one in 10,000
people are supposedly at risk of catching
it, but those odds are stilltoo high for
Cust’s Lala Gittoes, relations manager
for the foundation, which is working to
eliminate leprosy altogether, here and in
the islands.
Leprosy has fallen off the map, she
says, with so many other causes asking
for donations.
‘‘The thing is, you can throw so much
money at education and research for
diseasesthat aren’t solvable. The
difference with leprosy is that, with the
drugs we have now, if we act
prophylactically we can eliminate it
completely from the Pacific.’’
The drugs for leprosy sufferers
themselves are free to the foundation,
but it is the drugs given to those at risk
that are expensive.
‘‘The way we deal with the disease has
come on in leaps and bounds —wecan
now protectwhole communities,’’ she
says.
To find out more, Lala will be speaking
at the Wyllie Room, at Rangiora’sKnox
Centre, on Thursday, October3,at2pm.
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Irrigation lake arecreational resort
By DAVID HILL
An Eyrewell irrigation lake has been
transformedinto an attractive
recreationalresortwith riparian
planting increasing biodiversity and
providingahabitat for nativebirds.
Geoffand Rochelle Spark started
work on the dam in 2010and, while the
main purpose of the lake was
irrigation, recreation alsoplayed a
part in the design process.
‘‘Rightfrom the startwedesigned it
with recreation in mind.Being500
metres long and 120 metres wide,
makesitsuitable for kayaking, waterskiing
and swimming,’’ Geoff says.
‘‘We wanted abeautiful place that
we could enjoy withfamily and
friends, while also providing water for
irrigation.’’
Geoffrecommends starting witha
master plan as there are many
variables to consider and theseneed
to be decided before starting work.
‘‘Before you dig the first hole for
your dam, make sure you have adesign
plan and carefully consider what
otheruses you wantfor the water and
the surrounding area.’’
Having aplan meant the padfor the
family’s lakehouse, whichwas built in
2014,was laid when thedam was built
whichsaved time and money.
Geoffalso sought advice on riparian
planting to ensurethe plants wouldn’t
causeissueswiththe dam wall.
‘‘We were advisedtoplant flaxes
and cabbage trees.
‘‘They’renativesand have a
relativelysmallroot system, so they
won’timpact the dam wall,whichis
the key criteria for thisproject.
‘‘They’realso relatively hardy and
can survivewithout watering.’’
Geoffand hisfamily spread the
planting project over atwoyear
period with the aim of using the plants
to softenthe look of thedam and to
enhance biodiversity.
Witnessing awide rangeofbirds
return to the area, along withthe
surprise growth of bulrushes and
grasses along the lake edge has been
another positive for thefamily.
‘‘Itprovidesagreat habitat for
wildlife,’’ Geoff says.
‘‘We’vegot ducks, swans,oyster
catchers and shags hereatdifferent
times of the year.
‘‘The bulrushesand grasses grew
along the edge of the lake on their
own,which addsanatural feel to the
lake.’’
Workhas alsostarted on an area
calledthe ‘‘duck pond’’and aplanting
project to camouflage asilage bunker.
The family has also hosted the New
Zealand under21 kayakingteam for
practice sessions andwill host the
‘‘Oxmanhalf ironman’’ in December.
‘‘I am very open to using the lake for
public good and I’m abig fan of the
benefits of fitness, so when the
Canterbury Triathlon Club contacted
me about the event it was easy to say
yes.
‘‘We’ll have around 300 peoplehere
and I’d like to encourage local people
to get involved, especially farmers and
farming businesses.’’
Planting project ... Geoff Spark and his
family spent two summers planting native
trees around the edge of their 500 metre
irrigation lake.
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RURAL LIFE
36 The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
Migrant worker changes welcomed in NC
By DAVID HILL
Local business and migrant leaders
havewelcomed lastweek’s
announcementofpolicychanges for
workvisas for migrantworkers.
EnterpriseNorthCanterbury (ENC)
business support managerMiles
Daltonand Rangiorabasedmigrant
advocate Bob Bolanos saythe changes
are astep in the right direction.
Immigration Minister Iain Lees
Gallowayannounced the introduction
of threeyear visas andrenewals,
followingaconsultation processwhich
began in December last year.
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‘‘ENCwas part of thesubmission
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input into aMayoral Forumresponse
after discussions withmany of North
Canterbury’s farmers,’’MrDaltonsays.
‘‘We arepleased to see severalofthe
suggestions we made arenow changes
that willbeimplemented.’’
He says theremoval of barriers for
employersoutsideofthe citiesisa
positivemove, while aplan to replace
thejob test witharemuneration
thresholdisalso welcomed.
‘‘As wellassimplifyingthe process
foremployersitwill alsoreduce the
chancesfor worker exploitation.
‘‘We arehopefulthatthe individual
sectoragreementsthatwill be
negotiated will take into accountthe
needsofindustriesinlow
unemployment areas where unskilled
labour is needed.’’
Mr Bolanos says threeyear visaswill
relievesome of thestress formigrant
workers, but he is concerned the
remunerationthresholdswillbeset
toohigh.
‘‘Migrant workersare alwaysanxious
abouttheirstatus with having to
reapplyevery year,sothe threeyear
renewals will makeadifference.
‘‘My concern is we are losinggood
workerstoothercountries. Farmers
don’twant to lose goodworkers
because the farmbasicallyruns by
itself.’’
He says remuneration thresholds
will likelymeanmigrant workers will
Bob Bolanos ... ‘‘My concern is we are losing good workers to other countries.’’
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are perfectlyhappy withtheir position,
but they can’t become apermanent
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go to tertiary educationunless they
leaveNew Zealand, ‘‘andeducationis
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people because we are denying them
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The trend in recent yearsoffelling trees
on some New Zealand dairy farmstomake
way for giant irrigationpivots is changing,
says Cameron Henderson.
The North Canterbury Federated
Farmers president, who is also deputy
chairman of the Waimakariri WaterZone
Committee, said he planted7000 treeson
his Oxford farm last winter, and planting
trees is now atrend on dairy farms.
‘‘There have been anumber of recent
eventsthat haveencouraged more tree
planting,’’ he says, citing BillionTrees
funding, double fencing of boundaries for
Mycoplasma bovis protection, farm
environment plans and good management
practice audits.
The Animal Welfare Act, which says
adequate sheltermust be provided for
farm animals, is also likely to be afactor,
as is the Dairy NZ website’s heatstress
informationrecommendation to plant
trees forshelter and shade.
‘‘Heatstress in summer is an interesting
subject here in Canterbury,’’ he says.
‘‘Cowsgenerallycome under heat stress at
above 21 degrees Celsius when humidity is
at least 70%.’’
Canterbury temperatures often reach
above 21 degrees but humidity is generally
low and there is often abreeze and ready
accesstocool drinking water.
Work is under way to assess heatstress
in more detail, but currentguidance on
dairy cow heatstress can be foundat
dairynz.co.nz/animal/cowhealth/heatstress/.
The website points out thatcows suffer
heat stresssimilartohumans with
headaches, irritability and lethargy. They
will alsodecreasemilk production during
these times and will seekshade, crowd
Trees for the future ... NorthCanterbury Federated Farmers president and deputy chairman
of the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee CameronHendersononhis Oxford dairyfarm last
winter, where he has been running amajor planting programme.
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together to shade each other,refuse to lie
down, change orientationtothe sun and
stand in water, or next to troughs to try to
cooldown.
Earlierthis year, Cameronvisited Brazil
on an agriculturalscholarship, and
discovered manyfarmers there also
recognisedthe importanceoftrees.
‘‘Most largescale farmers we talked to
understood the important role the Amazon
rainforestplayed in the rainfall patterns
in the country’s interior, which is vital for
their agriculture, says Cameron, who
points out thereislittle irrigationinland.
‘‘The previous Government had
introducedafantastic range of policies to
protectthe rainforest and the farmers I
spoke to were very proudofthe policies,’’
he says.
‘‘But the current Government is very
different.New policieshave lead to the
Amazonrainforest fires which continue to
burn one month after farmers were
blamedfor startingthem to clear land.
‘‘The change in direction under
Brazilian presidentJair Bolsonaro’s
leadership has been made worsebythe
trade war driving up returns for Brazilian
crops and the expansion of agricultural
land into forested areas. The old Brazilian
policies were much stricteronmonitoring
deforestation,althoughnot perfect.’’
All farmers had to include acertain
percentage of native forestry on their
properties.The closer to the Amazon they
were, the greater the percentage(up to
90% next to the Amazon). This meantalot
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The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
39
North Canterburyelitefemale
middleweightboxer DebsBean has
earnedashotataNew Zealandtitle.
The mother of three, whoworks
fulltime as anurse, willcompeteatthe
New Zealandchampionships in
Hasting from October1to6.
Her rapid risethroughthe ranks has
alsoearned her anominationinthe
North CanterburySportswoman of the
YearAwards, thewinner of whichwill
be announced on November1.
She only arrivedatthe gym about 11
monthsago to gether coach/manager
BillNewton, who owns theNorth
Canterbury Boxing Club, to train her
two sons.
After acoupleofsessions withthe
boys, she asked Billifshe couldhavea
go.
He had alreadypicked up on herraw
natural talent,and begandiscussing
the possibility of her doingmore
training and competing.
‘‘She is constantly workinghardin
the gym withus, training on the pads
doing up to 20, threeminute rounds
per session.She also works hard on her
mental strength, whichisagreat
attributetohave in suchademanding
sport,’’ he says.
He sayskeepingherself fit whenshe
is not in thegym makes coachingher
mucheasier,allowingthe focus to be
on technique, notfitness.
Billsaystheywork welltogether, but
not every training sessiongoesas
planned.
‘‘But we alwaystake somepositive
out of those notsogoodsessions, and
workonthis the following session.’’
After just 12 weeks training,Debs
had herfirst fightinMotuekaagainsta
strongexperienced boxer and lost on a
split decision.
Debswantedarematch,but
unfortunatelyher opponent had gone
overseas.
Thefightstill annoysDebs,saysBill,
especiallybeing unabletoget a
rematch.
In May she fought in the club’s
Amberley tournament and wonagainst
atough army opponent from theNorth
Island. She has sincebecome
registered with NewZealandBoxing as
an amateur boxer, andhas apathway
planned forher future.
Sheisonasevenfight winning
streak, has wonthe CentralNorth
Islandchampionshiptitle, having to
fighttwice in the sameday to win,and
theCanterbury titleinonly thesecond
round.
Bill says shehas fought out of her
weightcategory against aNelsonlightheavyweight
boxer,who was much
more experienced. andwon on a
unanimouspointsdecision.
On October19she will be on the
undercard at the Bowan Morgan world
titlefight,alongwith five of Bill’sother
good boxersfrom the North
Canterbury BoxingClub.
TheLeithfield and NorthCanterbury
clubs, which worktogetherout of the
same gyminAmberley,have29fights
over the nexttwo months.
‘‘We arealso holdingour own
outdooreventinWaipara Domain on
February29, which willfeatureboxers
from bothclubs and incorporate
amateur, corporateand
professionals.’’
Debs hopesacrackataNew Zealand
championshiptitle willbring hertothe
noticeofthe New Zealand selectorsso
shecan get some overseas exposure.
‘‘Iamexcited about the futureand
can’t waittosee wherewewill be this
time next year,’’ Bill says.
‘‘Iamalso excitedabout Debs’ boys,
whohave alsoshown abit of natural
flair.’’
Thegym is open Monday, Tuesday,
Thursdayand Sundays.
At work ... Debs Bean works out in the gym.
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Paddon feels the heat of local competition
ASHLEY RALLYSPRINT
By LINDSAY KERR
The 40thanniversary of the Ashley
Forest RallySprintmade headlines
for World Rally driver Hayden
Paddon’srecordbreaking effort, but
many observers believe the drive of
the weekend belonged to local driver
Matt Summerfield.
Summerfield earnedthe rightto
face off with Paddon in the finalrun
afterposting atime in the semifinal —
one that might ordinarily have given
him the favourite tag.
Driving his 13yearold Subaru
WRX, Summerfield showed his talent
by eclipsing themuchsought oneminute
barrier on four occasions, with
abest timeof56.65 seconds.
Summerfield was first to run in the
finalover the 1.7 kilometre course,
recordingatime of 56.9sec for Paddon
to chase.
One small mistakewas all that was
necessaryfor Summerfield to have
won the eventfor afourthtime.
Paddon, though, was on top of his
game, scorching aroundthe course to
post anew record timeof52.97sec.
Rangiora’s Sean Haggerty, also in a
Subaru WRX, recorded acreditable
fifthplace andwas also delighted to
post asub oneminute 59.86sec. Dave
Ollis, of Woodend,made it into the
final16but bowed out from atopeight
spot.
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64.83sec.
Just missing out on the final 16 was
James Palmer in an older Subaru
Legacy, whose time of 65.18sec left
him 17th.
Sam Hurley in aMitsubishi Evo 3
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living area/media room. Seamless indoor/outdoor flow to the
private deck, where you can barbeque or soak in the spa pool.
Double internal access garage, separate laundry, separate toilet
and gas hot water. High output log-burner, two heat pumps and
there are eco heaters in each bedroom. Four main paddocks, a
large dog run, sheep yards, astock shelter and alarge three bay
barn. Good shelter, own well and water race. | Property ID RX2044461
Deadline Sale
Closing 4pm, Thursday
10 October 2019
(unless sold prior)
Inspection
By appointment
Contact
Maurice Newell 027 240 1718
HamishAnderson 027 678 8888
NEW LISTING
Oxford
780 Woodstock Road
4.5 Hectares
Deadline Sale
Closing 4pm, 9October 2019
(unless sold prior)
Contact
Maurice Newell 027 240 1718
HamishAnderson 027 6788888
Quality Home and Industrial Shed. This beautiful, 216m², three-bedroom two-bathroom home, has
been built to the highest standards. Stylish designer kitchen with butler's pantry, stone top butchers block
and Belling stove with 5ring gas hob. Three car internal access garage and designs available for the
creation of aforth bedroom. High stud, 211m² steel framed workshop with three-phase power, anoffice
and bathroom. The land comprises three main paddocks &four smaller paddocks. | Property ID RX2019476
Yaldhurst | 95 Ryans Road
4.67 Hectares
Lifestyle Property With Unsurpassed Quality
• Immaculately presented, 360m 2 two storey home
• Four double bedrooms, spacious modern kitchen
• Heat pump, nitestore &underfloor heating
• Open-plan living, library with balcony, formal lounge
• Attached three car garage with accessible loft storage
• Salt treated heated pool, an outdoor spa and apaved area
• 2 x3bay, fully enclosed shed and extensive workshop
• Excellent horticultural soils | Property ID RX2039363
Deadline Sale
Closing 2pm, Friday
18 October 2019
Inspection
By appointment
Contact
Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425
Mandeville
370 No 10 Road
1.5 Hectares
Price
By negotiation
Contact
HamishAnderson 027 6788888
Maurice Newell 027 240 1718
Space In Mandeville. Expansive 289m², four-bedroom two bathroom home with two generous living areas
and designerkitchenwith walk-in pantry,aswellasexcellentindoor/outdoor flowtothe pavedand sheltered
barbecuearea. Master bedroom withwalk-in wardrobe and en suite. American StyleBarn, with aroller door.
The 3.7 acres of land comprises three paddocks of free draining with DarnleyShallowSilty Loam soil.Water
racethrough thepropertyinadditional to the2000 litres/dayfromthe councilscheme. | Property ID RX2025658
James Murray
027 436 8103
Jenny Rouse
027 314 6119
Hamish Anderson
027 678 8888
MalcolmGarvan
027 231 4425
Maurice Newell
027 240 1718
Alan Eastwick
027 447 0007
Russell Clifford
027 434 3122
Carol Thompson
027 914 2341
Katy Biggs
022 068 7415
Licensed under REAA 2008
RURAL
44 The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
Freshwater proposals
will affect all farm types
When Iwas in Britain four
years ago, Londoners were
celebrating the discovery of live
fish in the Thames.
In preceding centuries that
river was used as asewer.
Water quality was so bad that
Small Beer was the safest for
drinking, even for children.
Fortunately,our waterways
have and will never be
degraded to this extent, despite
the bad old days when potent
agricultural chemicals
(remember DDT) and farm
waste were poureddirectly into
waterways.
Isuspect if water testing was
carriedout as assiduously as it
is today, we wouldn’thave been
swimming in many lakes and
rivers back in the 1960s and 70s.
The intensification of
agriculture, primarily due to
the removal ofsubsidies in the
1980s, has had significant
environmental impacts, but
farmers are doingtheir best to
minimise these impacts.
In the past 10 years, large
areas of border dyke irrigation
have been converted to more
efficient spray irrigation,
waterways have been fenced
and planted,and farmers have
willingly completed —and are
using —Farm Environment
Plans.
Biological processes are
never instant and there will be
atime lag between this work
It is important that farmers make their voices heard
over current tough Government proposals for
freshwater management, writes Phil Smith, adirector
of Beef +Lamb New Zealand.
and seeing big improvements in
the quality of our water, but
many of our rivers are in very
good health, particularly
Canterbury’s braided alpine
rivers.
The government’s proposed
policies around Climate
Change and Freshwater are of
real concern to our sector.
While it is in everybody’s
interest to reduce our
environmental footprint, the
governmenthas failed to carry
out robust economic and social
analysis of the impact its
policies wouldhave on farmers
and rural communities.
Unlike the removal of
subsidies back in the 1980s,
farmers won’t have the option
of increasing production to offset
the cost of implementingthe
proposed regulations.
Despite this being the busiest
time of the year for rural New
Zealand, it is vital we all engage
in the consultation process the
governmentisundertaking.
While Beef +Lamb New
Zealand will be making
submissionsonbehalf of its
farmers, it is important that
individual farmers make their
voices heard and our
organisation has the resources
to help farmersdothat.
In their current form, these
proposed regulations will affect
all types of farming and this
includesdryland, hill country
farming. What is frustrating is
that we are all wanting the
same outcomes. We all want
clean water, healthy
environments, thriving
biodiversity and to reverse the
effects of climate change.
But to achieve these
outcomes, we need to be able to
run economically sound
businesses which support
thrivingrural communities.
As that old sayinggoes, ‘‘you
need to be in the black before
you can be green’’.
Here in North Canterbury, a
cold start to spring has
impacted on feed cover, but
ewe condition is good and rain
has not impacted on lamb
survival.
No doubt the grass will
bounce out of the ground with a
few sunny days, so spare a
thoughtfor Australian farmers
who have had the warmest,
driest winter since records
began, and many are in severe
ongoing drought.
Volunteering
IHC VolunteeringNorth
Canterbury is looking for
volunteers.Itis an opportunity
to have fun, feelgood,and help
make adifference to an adult
with an intellectual disability.
If you would like to share the
things you enjoy and are keen
to find out more about
volunteering, email
diana.slater@ihc.org.nz or
phone(027) 531 3579 for further
information.
Vintage machineryrally
The New Zealand Vintage
Machinery Club (Canterbury) is
holding avintagemachinery
rallyonSaturday and Sunday,
September28to29, from10am
to 4pm at its headquarters at
Keating Park, 723 McLeans
Island Road, near
Christchurch. There willbe
steamtractionengines, sheep
shearing, wood sawing, hay
making, chaffcutting,tractors,
classic trucks and cars,
machinery, implements,
stationary engines and working
demonstrations. All are
welcome; bring the children.
Adults: $5.
Basics of baking
Become amore confident
bakerwith handson guidance
from NickyBrooker. There will
be fun making three classic
recipes.Limitednumbers.
10am to 12pm, It will be held on
Tuesday, October 1, at
Amberley.Cost:2TimeBank
Hurunui credits, or $10,plus a
$10 ingredients cost.
Registrations: (03)314 3406 or
drop an email to
tbhlearningexchange@
gmail.com.
Sexual HealthinNZ
DianeShannon, apublic health
advocate who promotes sexual
health, will holdaworkshop at
Amberley on Wednesday,
October 2, from 7pm to 8.30pm.
Cost:1.5 TimeBank Hurunui
credits or adonation
appreciated. Registration:(03)
314 3406 or email
tbhlearningexchange@
gmail.com.
Beeswax wraps
Rethink Waste educator Serina
Linton will be at the Hawarden
Fire Station on Thursday,
October 3, to show how
reusable wraps made from
beeswaxsoaked fabricare easy
and fun to make.BYO 100%
cotton fabric, (prewashed).
Donation appreciated to cover
cost.RSVP to AngeWyllie, the
Hawarden/Waikaricommunity
connector,on(027) 524 7332.
Juggling, poitwirling,bubbles
Give your kids afun holiday
activity that willsparktheir coordinationand
dexterity. Chen
Mokedwill demonstrate
juggling andpoi, then show
kids easy gamesbefore
progressingtoteaching
patterns.Belinda Meares will
show how to make bubble
wandsand abubble mix. It’s all
at the Waikari Domainon
Monday, October7,from
1.30pm to 3.30pm.Cost:1.5
TimeBankHurunui credits or a
donation to cover materials
costs. Register: (03) 314 3406 or
email tbhlearningexchange
@gmail.com.
58,000 people live within our
circulation area. Just one ad in the
North Canterbury News will be read
by 46,000 of them every week!
Phone
03 314 8335
Source 2018 Nielsen Readership research all people 10+ NCN Circulation area
CLASSIFIEDS
The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
45
TIDY TREES and gardens.
All tree pruning,
felling, hedge trimming and
general gardening. Telephone
Daniel 027 373 7001
tidytreesandgarden@gmail.com.
Pets
DOGGY DAY CARE
2203789
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us and get far
better results
Promoteyourbusiness
to our
readers every issue
That’s 58% MORE readers
than the theNorthern Outlook
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each issue!
each issue!
NORTHCANTERBURY
News
Build more customers, sales
and profits, phoneustoday!
AmberleyOffice:
119 Carters Road
03 314 8335
$15 per day
6am to 8pm -Special conditions apply
Snuggle Inn Boarding Kennels
459 Fernside Road, Ph 03 313 1774
BICHON HOMESTAY
for smaller dogs. We look
after your dog in our home.
"No kennels". Phone today
03 314 6110.
For Sale
HONEY 4kg bucket
cooking honey, $30 special.
Available at Gracebrook,
Amberley. Telephone 03
314 7076.
Gardening
GARDEN hedges cut to
perfection. Tree & arbor
work. Also spraying. Free
quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or
021 111 4322.
LAWNMOWING,
gardening, hedge trimming,
section tidies, green waste
removal. Call or text
Megan 021 337 489. Pensioner
quotes available.
RangioraOffice:
1st Floor, 77 -83High St
03 313 2840
Wanted To Buy
Wanted To Buy
CASH PAID for all types
of scrap, farm machinery,
old vehicles etc. Phone
Wayne 027 749 9736, 03
323 6610, Licenced Dealer.
TOOLS, garden, garage,
saw benches, lathes. Cash
buyer. Phone 03 355 2045.
DOWNSIZING? Garage
sale? Cash for estate china.
Please telephone 313 1878
or 027 350 3963
ANTIQUE BUYER visiting.
Pay up to $10,000 for
petrol pumps, enamel signs.
Also wanting oil bottles
and stands, ship portholes,
ships lamps /lights, ships
wheels and pulleys. Old
clocks, barometers, musical
instruments, violins,
bugles, music boxes, roll
top desks, oak picture
frames, war medals,
swords, bayonets, helmets.
Old joiners tools, plumb
bobs, scribes, planes,
hammers, tool chests.
Matchbox, dinky, diecast,
tin plate, windup toys,
money boxes. Buy single
items from $50 to
collections $50,000. Phone
Murray 021 441 400.
Old wooden wool press
wanted, any condition.
Ph 027 297 7563.
Situations Vacant
ASSISTANT VINEYARD
MANAGER
Terrace Edge is a small, family, organic
vineyard & olive grove in the Waipara
Valley, North Canterbury.
We are currently looking for an experienced,
enthusiastic worker to join our small team
as our Assistant Vineyard Manager.
For more information:
info@terraceedge.co.nz
2208158
Situations Vacant
WANTED Sewing
Machinist Outworker.
Sportswear manufacturer.
Work from home. Pick up
drop off Rangiora. Short
run production. Experienced.
Telephone Glenda
021 560 561.
Public Notices
Rangiora Charitable Trust
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, 23 rd October 2019
4.30pm -5.30pm
Town Hall Function Room
Cnr King &High Streets, Rangiora
All Welcome
Home Services
FARM or house sitter
available. Country woman
with many years experience.
Caring for cats, dogs,
poultry &horses etc. Phone
027 693 7376.
THE ROTARY
BOOK FAIR
FRIDAY 4TH &
SATURDAY 5TH
OCTOBER 2019
HELP US TO DO THIS AGAIN BY
DONATING BOOKS, MAGAZINES,
DVDS, CDS, PUZZLES, RECORDS.
IF YOU HAVE BOOKS
ETC TO DONATE WE CAN
COLLECT THEM.
PHONE
RANGIORA BOROUGH
SCHOOL HALL
027 472 4439
DROP BOXES ARE AVAILABLE
AT: CALTEX RANGIORA
RANGIORA NEW WORLD.
RSVP BY: Friday, 18 th October 2019
TO: tl.ops@wellbeingnc.org.nz
2208157
DEPRESSION &ANXIETY
RECOVERY PROGRAMME
SDA Church Hall, 21 Main Street, Oxford
Free info session
30 th September @7pm
Programme starts 7 th October @7pm
Call Wilma 03 318 2836 or
Text Natasha 021 0868 5351 or
E-Mail DepressionAnxietyRecovery
@outlook.com
2208223
Public Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE
Amendment to the
Freedom Camping Bylaw 2018
The Hurunui District Council has made an amendment
to the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2018. The amendment
limits the number of vehicles permitted at the Hanmer
River Reserve, the Glenmark Domain and Scargill-
Motunau Reserve. This amendment has immediate
effect.
Inspection and availability of copies
Copiesofthe Bylaw (includingthe maps)are available:
•Onthe Hurunui District Councilwebsite:
https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/find/public-documents/
bylaws-and-policies
•Byrequest at the offices of the Hurunui District
Council: 66 Carters Road,Amberley.
For all enquiries please contact Customer Services on
03 314 8816.
2207825
RE-ELECT
Kirstyn
BARNETT
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR
ON-LICENCE
SECTION 101, SALE
AND SUPPLY OF
ALCOHOL ACT 2012
Dream Project NZ Ltd
has made application
to the District Licensing
Committee at Rangiora
for the renewal of an On
Licence in respect of
the premises situated at
76 Main Street, Oxford
known as Indian Hut
Restaurant.
The general nature of the
business conducted (or to
be conducted) under the
licence is Restaurant.
The days on which and
the hours during which
alcohol is (or is intended
to be) sold under the
licence are Mon - Sun,
11.30am -10.30pm.
The application may be
inspected during ordinary
office hours at the office
of the Waimakariri District
Licensing Committee
at 215 High Street,
Rangiora.
Any person who is entitled
to object and who wishes
to object to the issue of
the licence may, not later
than 15 working days after
the date of the publication
of this notice, file anotice
in writing of the objection
with the Secretary of
the Waimakariri District
Licensing Committee
at Private Bag 1005,
Rangiora.
No objection to the
renewal of alicence may
be made in relation to a
matter other than amatter
specified in section 131
of the sale and supply of
alcohol act 2012
This is the first publication
of this notice.
2209605
Linking
community
with council
AuthorisedbyKBarnett23Davis Rd, RD1,
Rangiora Ph: 021 312 230
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR ON
AND OFF LICENCES
SECTION 101, SALE
AND SUPPLY OF
ALCOHOL ACT2012
Fresca Ltd has made
application to the District
Licensing Committee at
Rangiora for the renewal
of an On and Off Licence
in respect of the premises
situated at 188 High St,
Conway Lane known as
Fresca Mediterranean.
The general nature of the
business conducted under
the licence is Cafe and
Grocer.
The days on which and the
hours during which alcohol
is sold under the licence
are Monday -Sunday8am
-11pm.
The application may be
inspected during ordinary
office hours at the office
of the Waimakariri District
Licensing Committee at
215 High Street, Rangiora.
Any person who is entitled
to object and who wishes
to object to the issue of
the licence may, not later
than 15 working days after
the date of the publication
of this notice, file anotice
in writing of the objection
with the Secretary of
the Waimakariri District
Licensing Committee
at Private Bag 1005,
Rangiora.
No objection to the
renewal of alicence may
be made in relation to a
matter other than amatter
specified in section 131
of the Sale and Supply of
Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the second
publication of this notice.
This notice was first
published on the 19th
September 2019.
2207162
2208143
Public Notices
ARTHURS PASS PREDATOR
CONTROL OPERATION
The Department of Conservation (DOC) intends to aerially
apply cereal pellet baits containing sodium fluoroacetate
(1080). This predator control operation is being
undertaken to protect the nationally critical orange-fronted
kākārikiand the nationally vulnerable great spotted kiwi.
Description of the area.
The Arthurs Pass operational area is located between
Arthurs Pass and Lake Sumner and is made of parts
of Arthurs Pass National Park and, Lake Sumner and
Otira-Kopara Forest Parks. It includes the headwater
catchments of the Taramakau, Trent and Tutaekuri Rivers
on the West Coast from near Aitkens and extends to the
edges of Lakes Sumner and Mason in the northwest in
the Hurunui River. The boundary then extends south
eastward to include the Hurunui South Branch,North Esk,
Poulter and Hawdon Rivers near Bealey Spur.
It encompasses parts of, or all of, the Kaimata and Aicken
Ranges on the West Coast and the Savannah, Poulter,
Dampier, Polar and Crawford Ranges on the East Coast.
Method of control
Cereal baits containing the pesticide 1080 will be distributed
by helicopter over the above area. The 1080 baits are
cylindrical pellets approximately 2-3 cm long, cinnamonlured
and dyed green. The 1080 operation will be preceded
by an application of non-toxic prefeed baits. The non-toxic
prefeed baits are 2cmlong and are not dyed.
Warning signs will be placed at all normal entry points to
the area and all huts within the area immediately prior to
the 1080 operation. Always remember when in the area:
• DO NOT touch bait
• WATCH CHILDREN at all times
• DO NOT eat animals from this area
• DO NOT allow DOGS access to animal carcasses
Observe these rules whenever you see warning signs
placed at the public access ways in the above area.
Please call the National Poisons Centre for details
regarding sodium fluoroacetate (1080) –Ph. 0800 764
766.
Commencement Date
Application of non-toxic pre-feed bait is followed by
application of 1080 bait. Toxic bait application will take
place on or after 23 September 2019.The actual date of
bait application will depend on the availability of periods of
suitable weather.Please note this operation is made up of
different operational areas.
For further information contact Vector Control Services
0508 141 268 during business hours.
Adetailed mapofthe treatment area may be viewed at the
Department of Conservation Rangiora office(8amto4.30
pm Monday toFriday) or viewed online:
https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/pests-and-threats/
methods-of-control/1080/
and
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/things-to-do/
hunting/pesticides/
2208147
Kaiapoi Christadelphians
“The Key ofKnowledge ..“(Luke 11:52)
DEAD SEA SCROLLS -
REAL EVIDENCE THAT
THE BIBLE IS TRUE
It is reassuring to most people to have evidence of proof
for belief in asubject. This gives substance, and the
Bible is no different. It speaks as being the word of God,
but knowing this would be disputed God gave fulfilling
prophecy over generations, and archaeological evidence
of it’s veracity. The dead sea scrolls have been amajor
endorsement of the book called the Bible.
DVD presentation -Sunday 29th September,7.00pm
Kaiapoi Community Centre, 24 Sewell Street
Forinformation ph. 03 352 5453
2209034
CLASSIFIEDS, TRUSTED TRADES &PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
46 The North Canterbury News, September 26, 2019
Public Notices
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ONE COMMUNITY TRUSTEE
FOR THE KATE VALLEY LANDFILL COMMUNITY TRUST
The Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust is seeking nominations for one community
trusteefrom the Waipara Community Area.
The principal task of this charitable Trust is to distribute funds provided byTranswaste
Canterburyfor purposesthat are beneficial to people whoseprincipal place of residence
is within the contributing area to the Waipara School (the Community Area). This
includes funding community activities or facilities in any location that are capable of
conferring such benefit.
In the event of more than one nomination being received, apublic meeting will be held
in the Waipara Memorial Hall on Monday, 18 November 2019. Voting willbeopen from
6:30pm-7:30pm. Avote will take place to elect one trustee who will be appointed for
aterm ofthree years. It will be arequirement of those wishing to vote to be present on
the night of this election meeting and to sign aregisterstating their nameand address in
order that eligibility to vote can be assessed.Noproxy/absentee votes will be accepted.
The KateValleyLandfill CommunityTrust is made up of three Communitytrustees,one
Amberley trustee and two Settlor’s trustees.
Who Can Be Nominated?
Any personover the age of 18 whose principalplace of residenceiswithin the Waipara
Community Area identified on the plan in the Trust Deed.
Who Can MakeaNomination?
Any person over the age of 18 whoprincipalplace of residence is within the Community
Area and whose name and address appears on the applicable current electoral roll.
How Can aNominationBeMade?
Writtennotice in the formof aletter of nomination is required. This must:
•Contain the full nameand residential address of the personmakingthe nomination,
and that person’s dateofbirth and signature.
•Contain asigned statement of willingness to serve as atrustee from the person
nominated, together with his/her fullname, dateofbirth and residentialaddress.
•Be complete in all respects and be receivedby The Secretary,Kate Valley Landfill
CommunityTrust, POBox 96, Amberley 7441 on or before the closingdate of
Friday, 25October 2019.
More Information
Enquiries can be directed to SecretaryKVLCT@gmail.com
Official complaints must be madetothe Secretarynolaterthan 5days after the election
resultsannounced.
Acopy of the Kate Valley Landfill CommunityTrust Deed can be requested by phoning
0800 TRANSWASTE(872 679).
2198184
North Canterbury Dive Club
2019 AGM
to be held at
Kaiapoi Club, 113Raven Quay,
Kaiapoi
on 30th September 2019 at 7.30pm
All existing and new members welcome.
Enquiries 027 560 6902
2205790
To Let
★★★
AMBERLEY townhouse for
rent. Close to shops and
Medical Centre. Sunny all
day, 2 bedroom. Internal
access double garage. As
this is astandalone with four
other units, best suited to
someone semi-retired. No
animals or smoking. Ph 027
957 8030.
Musical Instruments
GUITAR and Ukukele
tuition, Rangiora based,
experienced tuition in Folk,
Blues, Rock, instrument
setup and basic repairs.Ph
Tim 027 489 5957.
Cars Wanted
CASH 4CARS
and 4WD'S
Phone
Automotive
Parts
03 313 7216
CASH / CASH for any
unwanted vehicles. Ph 03
347 9354 or 027 476 2404.
Trade&Services
ABEL &Prestige Chimney
Cleaning. Nth Cant owned
& operated. Covering all
areas from Waimak to Hanmer.
Professional, guaranteed,
service. Firebox
repairs, carry most parts. Ph
0800 661 244.
AFFORDABLE concrete
cutting with quality and
removal work. Free quotes.
No job too small. Ph 027
442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052
or A/H 03 359 4605.
BRIAN’S Tree Services.
Tree felling, topping,
shaping, firewood cut, rubbish
removed, stump grinding,
branch chipping.
Affordable rates. Phone 03
327 5505 or 021 124 4894.
BRICK &Blocklayer. All
types of work undertaken.
New, EQC, repairs, LBP.
Phone Hamish 313 5678 or
027 238 6003.
CARPENTER / Painter
specialising in alterations &
renovations, repairs &
maintenance, 35 plus years,
experienced licenced
builder. Telephone Trevor
313 5013 or 027 431 1864.
Trade&Services
DRESSMAKING Bev’s
Sew Good Services, still
open for all your alterations,
repairs, dressmaking,
curtains. Phone
327 5535. (Formerly from
Tamara’s).
CHIMNEY SWEEPS!
Time to service your fire.
Accumulation of soot seriously
affects performance.
Latest rotary brush technology.
Free moisture check
on wood. Safety inspection.
All work insured &
guranteed. From $70 single
story. 0800SWEEPME or
021 0277 1927.
SHEEP SHEARING
mobile. Fast, friendly, professional
service. 25years
exp. Shearing, drenching,
hoof trimming etc. Call
Shaun 021 204 1274.
PAINTER & Decorator.
25 + years experience.
Interior /exterior, roofs &
waterblasting. For a free
quote. Please phSteve 03
314 4045 or 027 477 1930.
2070788
Trade&Services
PAINTER & Decorator.
Semi retired painter. Small
jobs. Ph Peter 03 312 7945
or 027 693 8360.
NORTH CANTERBURY
Tree Care. Qualified
Arborist specialising in big
trees in small places, long
term tree plans, Riparian &
shelter planting, land clearing,
stump grinding, branch
chipping, fully insured, free
quotes. Ph 0800 873 336.
POWER TOOLS repairs,
parts &sales for over 30
years. All main brands serviced.
Grossman Trade
Tools, 31A Watts Road,
Christchurch. Ph 389 9230.
PROPERTY maintenance,
lawns, hedges, chainsaw
work, pruning, painting &
minor home alterations.
Town &Country. Ph Mike
03 313 0261.
RANGIORA Rubbish
Removal and RRR skips.
Wheelie bins any frequency
and skips from 1.5 cube to
9cube. Skips and wheelie
PLASTIC WELDING
bins for any use, rubbish,
North Canterbury specialist.
All plastic &fibreglass
greenwaste, building sites
or just cleanups. Give us a
repairs. Telephone James
phone call 313 6957 or for
021 180 5103.
skips 021 313 255.
LAWNMOWING Phone
Stu 027 315 6916.
SCREEN PRINTING.
For all your printing
AFFORDABLE house
requirements. Tshirts,
painting, exterior /interior.
Hoodies, HiVis vests and
Free quotes. Phone Mike
polos, Overalls, Caps etc.
027 444 8577.
Please phone Heather 03
313 0261 or email
PAINT & wallpaper
heather.norstar@gmail.com.
services. Wayne Bryant.
Exterior, interior, qualified
tradesman. Free quotes. Ph
313 5337 or 027 654 4568.
ROOFER. All roof repairs,
roof painting, waterblasting,
moss treatment,
repointing, gutter cleans &
snow straps. And more.
Free quotes. Phone Nathan
027 516 6609.
METAL WORX. Flashing,
Sheetmetal Fabrication,
Wrought Iron,
Welding, Custom Trailers,
General Metalwork. No job
too big or too small. Ph 021
265 5428 or 03 314 6908.
Find us on facebook/
Glenmark Metal Worx.
glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com.
SHEARER. Hap’s Farm &
Lifestyle Services. Shearing,
crutching, drenching,
tailing, feet trimming &
health check. Trailer, generator
&mobile handpiece
available. Experienced,
reliable and honest. Ph 03
312 1214 or 021 267 4025.
SHEARER Mobile sheep
shearer available for lifestyle
blocks. Over 30 years
experience. Phone Stuart
027 315 6916.
SHOE REPAIRS, key cutting,
engraving, giftware.
10 years experience.
BESK, 683 Main North
Road, Belfast. Telephone
027 311 3423.
Automotive &Recovery
• WOF Cars &Trailers
• Vehicle Servicing &
Repairs
• Tyres &Punctures
• Jump Starts
• Towing &Salvage
• Courtesy Car Available
Ph Aaron Rowlands
0272 588 366
13 Stone Eyre Place,
Swannanoa
Eftpos available Mon –Fri 8am –5pm, Sat 9am –1pm
North Canterbury Based
All your Brickwork/ k/Blockwork Needs
• New Build • Alterations • EQC Repairs
• Garden Walls • Pillars • Letter Boxes
• Paving • LBP Registered • Free Quotes
Call Peter 027 306 1612
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horse, all types of animals.
Fences, yards, sheds, arenas,
shelters, runs.
30+ years contract fencing.
Steve is available to help with
your design &planning.
Ph office03312 4747
2091848
SEPTIC TANK
CLEANING
Bill’s Liquid
Waste
Under New Management
You dump it...
Blair pumps it...
Blair Tavendale
Ph 03 314 9371
0275 379-694
Trade &Services
2152265
PAINTERS
Reg Tradesman
Interior,exterior.
North Canterbury Painters
specialising in decorating for
over 65 at adiscount rate.
Free quotes.
Covering Nth Canty,Oxford,
Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley.
Robin Driver 03 327 7899
or 027 432 3520 1859949
VALUATION
Specialising in North Canterbury.
Contact Geoff at
Maxwell Valuation. Phone
03 310 8541 or email
geoff@maxval.co.nz.
Builder
LANDSCAPES
Paving
Patio &Pathways
-New or Existing
Free Quotes
–Competitive Pricing
Blair Gibson
027 699 5815 03 313 7933
Roof Painting
Moss Spraying
Ph Peter
313 0022
allroofs.co.nz
2202007
Delta Electrical
Working and Living in
North Canterbury
Commercial |Residential
Alarms |Home Theatre
General Maintenance
Ph 03 322 9931
deltaelectricalnz@gmail.com
2203241
Lilybrook Decorators
Paint &Wallpapering
Free Quotes.
Ph Gordon 313 3309
or 027 430 2938
2172996
Pride &Quality Painting
&Decorating Services
20 yrs exp, fast and friendly
service. For all your painting
needs, phone: Martin 310
6187 or 021 128 9867
2130820
Builder
Recovering the Past
Discovering the Future
Specialists in
Earthquake
damage assessing
&full repairs
Residential
Construction
Builder
LOCAL
BUILDERS
Ring Mark
027 229 7310
for afree quote
Carpet Binding
CARPET
BINDING
Carpet
squares &
rugs at
factoryprices
Butchery
Oxford Butchery
Shane and Leanne Frahm
We cankill &processyourstock
Four Generations of Frahms
since 1957
Ph 312 4205
Oxford
Cleaning
1680439
Number one
old-fashioned bacon
&ham curing.
A/H 312 4709
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2164822
Taking the stress out of any project
We’re locals providing atrusted,
quality service to North Canterbury
Give Malcolm acall, you’ll be glad
you did
Ph. 021 809 108
or 03 312 8880 (AH)
www.longsilver
construction.com
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•Registered
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1233373
CASSWOOD
2105472
RUGS
30 William Coup
Road
(off Island Road)
Kaiapoi
Ph 03 327 6936
M.L.CDomestic
Cleaning &Handyman
Got no time for house work and
the odd jobs? Let us help you out!
FREE
QUOTE
Contact: Martin or Leah
PH 021 0221 1790
2202488
CompuCare
Bruce Evans
131 OhokaRoad
Kaiapoi
p. 03 3273111
m. 021293 6331
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REPAIRS
Repairs &Upgrades
Virus &Malware Removal
Checkup to IncreaseSpeed
Home&Business Onsite Visits
Prompt Professional Service
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DENTURE CLINIC
Concrete
Curtains
Drainlayer
RANGIORA
DENTURE CLINIC
Garry WMechen
Registered Clinical Dental Techncian
Phone (03) 313-9192
ALL CONCRETE AND CONSTRUCTION WORK
•Driveways, patios &paths •Bridges and Culverts
•Retaining walls &landscaping
•Silage pits, effluent ponds •Swimming pools &ponds
•Excavation and cartage
Daryl Power 027 230 9401
email concretepower@scorch.co.nz
2047298
SERVICING NORTH CANTERBURY
• All window treatments
• Agents for Ikon appliances
• Free measure "e
•Ziptrak ® outdoor blind
system
LynneHastie • 158MtFyffe Rd, Kaikoura
P: 03 319 6769 or 027 777 5430
Locally owned &operated
2203969
♦ New Residential Drains, Commercial &Alterations
♦ Supply and Install of Septic Tanks &Effluent Systems
♦ Stormwater Retention Ponds &Tanks
♦ AllTypes of Field Drainage &Trenching
FREE
QUOTES
Jesse McAnulty 027 259 8560
Email: jm-drainage@outlook.com
2158403
38a Ashley Street, Rangiora
Electrician
Electrician
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Allan Pethig
For all your electrical needs. Residential &Commercial
Phone 03 313 7144
027 432 1534
Fax 03 313 2144
rgrantelectrical@gmail.com
PO Box 69, Rangiora
AARON HARRIS
ELECTRICAL LTD
NEW HOUSES • ALTERATIONS
ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS • SMART WIRING
SYSTEMS AND MORE...
M: 0275 543 958 E: aaron@ahel.co.nz
2020478
HIGH COUNTRY FENCING
HILL COUNTRY SPECIALIST -
Dozer and Digger
RURAL
STOCK YARDS
EARTHWORKS
Fencing
GEOFF ROGERS
021 640 748
www.highcountryfencing.co.nz
WE STAND
BY OUR
WORK
2202722
Heating
Fitness
INVEST IN YOURSELF
YOU CAN AFFORD IT, TRUST ME
1ON1RESULT
DRIVEN PERSONAL
TRAINING
Briar 027 320 4466
22a Newnham Street,
Rangiora-Ashley
2202485
Handyman &Landscaping
1831495
Lawn Maintenance
Plumbing and Gas
Scaffolding
IT’S SCARIFYING SEASON!
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•Disease &pest control
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Motorcycles
NZ LIFESTYLE MOTORCYCLES LTD
Moto-X
ATVs
Contact Mike
Sales -Service -Repairs -Servicing Rangiora
362 Fernside Road Ph: 0275 350 147
Rangiora
nzlpltd@gmail.com
2207722
● Filtration –whole house, kitchen tap
● Domestic maintenance
● Gas fitting –servicing, new,
renovations
● Gas hot water installs
● Gas cookers and Gas fires
● Kitchen /Bathroom renovations
● Backflow testing and installs
2063426
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james@plumbingandgashq.co.nz
0800 H2O LPG
4 2 6 574
•Edge protection
•Working platform
Phone
0274 366 901
Plans for pricing
jas.rangiorascaffolding@xtra.co.nz
North Canterbury wide
1783878
Scrap Metal
CASH PAID FOR SCRAP
•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel •Specialists in Farm
Machinery•All non Ferrous
MAINLAND
METALS LTD
Ph (03)338 7000
Mike0274 818544 •Robbie 0274 818 027
Locally owned and operated
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Tyres
Best Brands -Best Prices
5Star Service
346a Flaxton Road
03 310 6666
0800 226 324 for 24/7 Service
2186433
Plumbing
For all
general
aspects of
plumbing
Discounts for over
65years old
Fast friendly service
All work guaranteed
Aaron McCartney
Certifying Plumber
Cell 027 366 9091
A/H 03 310 2137
Free Call:
0508 44EVER
EMAIL:
plumber_27@yahoo.com
2172994
Water Blasting
ENVIROTEC
Waterblasting Ltd
Servicing Canterbury
Commercial &Residential
SPRINGTIME
Get cleanedupfor
the summer
months, getrid of
the winter grime.
W
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0800 SITECLEAN
(0800 748 325)
Mobile 0274 369 187
2197694
Septic Waste
Windows &Doors
WINDOW MARKETPLACE
•New &Used
•Timber&Aluminium
•Windows &Doors
8am-5pmWeekdays
8am-2pm Saturday
215 Waltham Rd,Sydenham
Ph (03) 3796159 info@windowmarket.co.nz
Fax(03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz
2059023
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WHY BUY ANEW VEHICLE FROM US?
UPFRONT HAGGLE FREE PRICES ON ROAD COSTSINCLUDED SETOFFLOOR MATS INCLUDED CAPPED PRICE SCHEDULED SERVICING*
4YEARS AA ROADSIDE ASSIST EXTENDED WARRANTYLOYALTY BENEFITSWITH SERVICING* 7DAY MONEYBACKOPTION*
GET GREATTOYOTAVALUE WITH
3YEARS
FREESERVICING
ON SELECTED MODELS *
SHH... YOU HAD
ME AT TOYOTA
VALUE
INCLUDES
ON-ROAD
COSTS
5 YEARS
WARRANTY *
*IF SCHEDULED
SERVICING IS MET
5 YEARS
ROADSIDE
ASSISTANCE
4 YEARS
FREEWOF
CHECKS
FINANCIAL
SERVICES
Visit us at www.toyota.co.nz/rangiora-toyota
VISITTOYOTA.CO.NZTODAY.
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SPECIAL
2008 Toyota Ractis
•1.5LPetrolAuto,
•57,400kms
•Keyless,Cruise Control
WAS$9,995
NOW ONLY
$
7,995
2009 Toyota Wish
•1.8LPetrolAuto
•Only 65,500km,7-seater
•ClimateAir,Alloys
• Only 58,000km!
$65p/w –total cost $16,813
•ReverseCamera, 7airbags $ 13,995
2005ToyotaFielder
•1.5LPetrolAuto
WAS$9,995
NOW ONLY
$
8,995
2017 Corolla GX
•1.8LPetrolAuto,
•Only 55,000kms,
•Reversecamera,Bluetooth
WAS$19,995
NOW ONLY
$
18,995
2007ToyotaVitz
•1.3LPetrolAuto, 5-door
•ClimateControl
•Keyless Entry &Start
WAS$9,995
NOW ONLY
$
8,995
2014 Toyota Aqua Hybrid
•1.5LPetrolAuto
•USB,Bluetooth
•ClimateAir
$
15,995
Only3.9L/100kms ( , Combined)
2013Toyota Aqua
•1.5LHybridPetrolAuto,
•Parking Sensors
•Bluetooth
$
15,995
$74p/w –total cost $19,142
2008 Toyota Ractis
•1.3LPetrolAuto,
•74,900kms
•Keyless,Climate Air
WAS$8,995
NOW ONLY
$
7,995
2018 Toyota Yaris GX
•1.3LPetrolAuto, ReverseCamera
•NZNew
$
•Only 24,650km 17,995
$83p/w –total cost $21,470
2007CorollaAuris
•1.8LPetrolAuto
•ReverseCamera $
•Alloys, Low km 9,995
$56p/w –total cost $14,485
2019 Corolla ZR Hybrid
•1.8LPetrolAuto
•4.2Lper 100km
Ex-Demo2019CorollaSX
WAS$36,995
•2.0LPetrolAuto, Satnav,
NOW ONLY
•Toyota SafetySense $
•Less than100kms! 30,995
$163p/w –total cost $42,415
$140 p/w –total cost $36,598
•Leather/Suede, Ex-demo $ 35,995
2013Toyota
Townace Liteace
•1.5LPetrolAuto, 2Seater
WAS$15,995
NOW ONLY
•ElectricWindows,Air con $ 13,995
$65 p/w – total cost $16,813
Ex-Demo 2018 Toyota HiluxS 2012 Toyota Hiace
2016 ToyotaRav4Limited
•2.8L TurboDiesel Manual 2WD
•2.0LPetrolAuto, 5-door
•2.0LPetrolAuto2WD
•Alloys
$ •Short WheelBase
•ReverseCamera 33,495
$ •Sunroof,Leather, Satnav
•High Roof 24,995
$
•Only 30,300km 34,995
$152 p/w –total cost $39,505
$114 p/w – total cost $29,6 616
$158 p/w – total cost $41,251
2016 HiluxSRPre-Runner
•2.8LTurbo Diesel 2WDAuto
•Reversecamera $
•Bluetooth 32,995
$146 p/w –total cost $38,926
2012LandCruiser200VX
•4.5LTwin Turbo Diesel, 8-Seater
•Leather,Satnav
•Towbar
$
67,995
2012 LandCruiser 200Limited
•4.5LTwin Turbo Diesel
•Sunroof,KDSS
•Rear entertainment
$
74,995
*Allbased on a10% depositover60months, withaninterestrateof10.75%. Weekly payments.
Percival Street,Rangiora.Ph(03)313-8186any time •www.rangiora.toyota.co.nz
FINANCIAL
SERVICES
2013LandCruiser200VXLtd
200VXL d 2015LandCruiser200VXLtd
200VXLtd
•4.5LTwin Turbo Diesel,
•4.5LTwin Turbo Diesel
•Sunroof,KDSS
•KDSS, Faceliftmodel
•7-Seater,Satnav
•PearlWhite
$
77,995
$
94,995
2015LandCruiserPradoLimited
•2.8L TurboDiesel Auto
•KDSSSuspension,
•Sunroof,Leather $
59,995
$272 p/w –total cost $70,860
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