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Thursday, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong> | Issue 865 | www.starnews.co.nz<br />
NPD to stick with fuel site<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
Fuel company NPD will push on with its<br />
selfservice petrol station in central<br />
Amberley, but has offered an olive<br />
branch to those opposing the site.<br />
The organisers of petitions, signed by<br />
nearly 1000 people objecting to the use<br />
of asite in the heart of Amberley,<br />
recently met representatives of the<br />
Nelsonbased firm to present the<br />
community’s concerns.<br />
Apetition organiser, Tony<br />
Trewinnard, says NPD has since come<br />
back to the group saying it took nearly<br />
three years to identify asuitable site in<br />
the town, and it was committed to<br />
continuing with the development.<br />
‘‘They tell us their arrival will be a<br />
winwin for NPD, the Amberley<br />
community, and the retail sector,’’ Mr<br />
Trewinnard says.<br />
‘‘Naturally we are disappointed at this<br />
response, which doesn’t seem to reflect<br />
the depth of community concern.’’<br />
NPD has offered the temporary use of<br />
its future retail space for community car<br />
washes and sausage sizzles, and has<br />
established acommunity fund which<br />
will see 1cent per litre of fuel sold in the<br />
first three months at Amberley donated<br />
to alocal community group.<br />
It has also promoted future discussion<br />
between the newly elected council and<br />
the local community, he says.<br />
‘‘These are small wins for our<br />
community,’’ Mr Trewinnard says. ‘‘But<br />
stopping this development was always<br />
going to be an uphill battle, after the<br />
council left the community on the back<br />
foot by not disclosing the consents<br />
application when it arrived on their<br />
desk in early April.<br />
‘‘NPD listened respectfully and with<br />
care to our concerns.<br />
‘‘They were mindful of the investment<br />
they had already made in purchasing<br />
the land and in obtaining consents for<br />
the site, but agreed to think about how<br />
they might be able to help the<br />
community.’’<br />
Continued Page 3<br />
Woolly trio enjoy their regular river strolls<br />
By SHELLEY TOPP<br />
Dogs and cats make great pets<br />
because they are smart,<br />
affectionate and have distinct<br />
personalities. However, few<br />
people realise that sheep, if<br />
treated with respect, can also<br />
make great pets on lifestyle<br />
blocks, say Grant and Valerie<br />
Davey, of Ashley.<br />
Every afternoon, Grant and<br />
Valerie get acall from three<br />
Swedish friends. It is a<br />
reminder that they are waiting<br />
for their walk along the<br />
Ashley/Rakahuri River<br />
mountainbike trail.<br />
The call comes from the<br />
couple’s Gotland Pelt sheep,<br />
Thomas, Viktor and Quentin,<br />
waiting impatiently for their<br />
stroll along the trail at the<br />
back of couple’s lifestyle<br />
block.<br />
They don’t like walking in<br />
the rain, but on fine days their<br />
persistent bleating is<br />
impossible to ignore, and on<br />
some nights the trio also line<br />
up to go on the leash for awalk<br />
along the road. The couple’s<br />
dog, Rolly, joins them for most<br />
of their walks.<br />
Continued Page 2<br />
Out with the team... Grant Davey, of<br />
Ashley, during one of hisafternoon walks<br />
with his three Gotland Pelt sheep, from<br />
left,Quentin,Viktor and Thomas. Grant’s<br />
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Debate fuels Amberley’sspirit<br />
The ‘‘NPD issue’’ seemsto<br />
have reachedaconclusionof<br />
sorts. NPD has offeredthe<br />
communityafew responses<br />
whichthey hopewill<br />
‘‘acknowledge our concerns’’.<br />
While falling well short of<br />
what the communitywanted, it<br />
is atiny win for the community<br />
in what was aprettyhopeless<br />
situation that we found<br />
ourselves in.<br />
With NPD alreadyowning<br />
the site,and in possession of all<br />
the consentsthey legally<br />
needed,therewas only ever a<br />
hope of convincing them not to<br />
proceedoftheirown good<br />
conscience.<br />
PamelaWelch and myself, as<br />
petition organisers, and Cr<br />
Julia McLean, whom we<br />
invited as awider community<br />
representative to the meeting,<br />
tried our hardest to convince<br />
their management team in<br />
person that thevoice of nearly<br />
athousandlocal residents was<br />
not to be ignored. They have<br />
decided to proceed in what<br />
they are convinced is a‘‘winwin<br />
for NPD, the Amberley<br />
communityand the retail<br />
Tony Trewinnard, who organised apetition opposed to the proposed siting of NPD’s<br />
new fuel stop in Amberley, says the debate has left the Amberley community stronger.<br />
sector’’. Only timewill tellhow<br />
resounding thiswinwinwill be<br />
for eachofthese three.<br />
What is worth recording and<br />
worthhighlightingfrom this<br />
process is whatIperceive as a<br />
renewed strength andvigour in<br />
the Amberley community. This<br />
community didn’t takethe<br />
stealthyimpositionofthis<br />
venture as an arrowthrough<br />
our community heartwithout a<br />
fight. But the fight was<br />
respectful,reasonable, and has<br />
prompted alot of people to<br />
stop and thinkabout the needs<br />
of the Amberley community.<br />
This has to be agood thing.<br />
The communityhas clearly<br />
expressedadesiretobeheard.<br />
The incoming mayorand<br />
councillors will ignore this<br />
desire at theirperil. When we<br />
presentedour petition to<br />
council afew weeks ago, this<br />
was expressedinthe strongest<br />
possibleway. It is not<br />
acceptable that the council’s<br />
own mission and vision<br />
statements, which promiseso<br />
much, have zero practical<br />
application in the daytoday<br />
decisionmaking of the council.<br />
Therewill be other plans for<br />
Amberley, and hopefully the<br />
furore over NPD’sarrivalin<br />
the town will help othersavoid<br />
similar communityangstby<br />
communicatingrespectfully.<br />
The Hurunui District<br />
Councilhas beenput on fair<br />
warning that this community<br />
expects opportunities for<br />
consultation aboutthe<br />
development of our town.Itis<br />
alsovery clear fromthe many<br />
voices who have taken the time<br />
to speaktousinrecentweeks<br />
thatthe community has a<br />
strong heart but needs aplace<br />
to call its own.Thatmightbeas<br />
acommunity centreinthe form<br />
of abuilding, or acollection of<br />
buildingstomeet the needs of<br />
youth, youngparents,families,<br />
the elderly and groups with<br />
common interests; or atownsquare<br />
style space where<br />
everyone in the community can<br />
meet, socialise, and congregate<br />
to celebrate the many<br />
advantages of living in this<br />
wonderfultown.<br />
The communitychanges<br />
over time, and the community’s<br />
expectations change withit.<br />
Yet, the facilitiesthe<br />
community needs must be<br />
planned and anticipatedin<br />
advance.<br />
Let’s not let the great<br />
community spiritthat theNPD<br />
issue has generatedfade away<br />
until the ‘‘next thingtooppose’’<br />
comes along.<br />
Rather, we have an<br />
opportunity as acommunityto<br />
work positively and proactivelywith<br />
the council to<br />
plan, prepare, and be ready to<br />
take opportunities as they<br />
arise in the future. If that is the<br />
legacyofthe ‘‘NPDissue’’ for<br />
Amberley, then it will have<br />
been awin forthis community,<br />
as well as theinevitable win for<br />
NPD.<br />
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From Page 1<br />
Grant and Valeriehave been<br />
walking theirsheep mostdays<br />
for the last 17 years.<br />
‘‘Beingshut up in apaddock is<br />
an insult to theirintelligence,’’<br />
Grant says.<br />
‘‘Walkingwith sheep is quite<br />
differenttowalking adog,’’he<br />
says. ‘‘Dogs liketopee<br />
everywhere and chase rabbits.’’<br />
Sheep, on the other hand, are<br />
on the lookout for new things to<br />
nibble. Gorse flowers are a<br />
particular delicacy. They also<br />
likepoplar leaves but willow<br />
leaves are theirabsolute<br />
favourite.<br />
Thomas, Quentin and Viktor<br />
alsotake great interest in<br />
anythinghappening along the<br />
river’s edge.<br />
Theyused to joinGrant when<br />
he was checking predatortraps<br />
along the river, but he found<br />
competing with threewoolly<br />
heads to look in atrap got alittle<br />
trying.<br />
Thomas is the natural leader<br />
of the group but doesn’t force<br />
his authority.‘‘He is<br />
affectionate,intelligent,<br />
inquisitive and generallywell<br />
behaved,’’ Grant says.<br />
Quentinhas all those<br />
qualities, plus empathy for his<br />
fellow animals, but he lacks<br />
confidence. Twice he has been<br />
seen trying to help sick animals<br />
to stand, and he also looks after<br />
Viktor.Viktor is the youngest of<br />
the trio but is also the assertive<br />
one who likes to test the<br />
boundaries and try to dominate.<br />
Although Grant takes astick<br />
with him on their walks to ward<br />
off any dogs they may<br />
encounter,ithas only been used<br />
to keep the sheepaway from<br />
dogs. Theircuriosity has<br />
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shepherds, labradors and many<br />
other dogs.<br />
Quentinonce had apeaceful<br />
nosetonoseencounter with a<br />
dobermann.<br />
Grant grewuponasheep<br />
farm in Waimate and finds<br />
walkingwith his sheeppleasant<br />
and relaxing. The best thing<br />
about it is gaining the trustof<br />
animalswho have awell<br />
justified inbred fear of humans.<br />
Some English touristswho<br />
recently joinedGrant for awalk<br />
with the three sheep enjoyed<br />
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one told him it was the highlight<br />
of his New Zealandtrip.<br />
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Rail restoration wins major award<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
Work to restore the railway<br />
line between Picton and<br />
Christchurch, devastated by<br />
the 2016 Kaikoura<br />
earthquake, has won a<br />
prestigious <strong>North</strong> American<br />
rail industry award.<br />
The work was carried out<br />
by KiwiRail and its project<br />
partners in the <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> Transport<br />
Infrastructure Recovery<br />
alliance (NCTIR).<br />
The New Zealand entry is<br />
the first from outside the<br />
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win the American Railway<br />
Engineering and<br />
Maintenance of Way<br />
Association’s (AREMA)<br />
annual WW Hay Award for<br />
Excellence.<br />
KiwiRail’s chief operating<br />
officer for capital projects,<br />
David Gordon, says it is<br />
recognition of the<br />
remarkable efforts by all the<br />
teams in NCTIR to have the<br />
main north line reopened to<br />
restricted freight services<br />
within 10 months of the<br />
earthquake.<br />
It returned to 24/7<br />
operations for both freight<br />
and tourism services the<br />
following year.<br />
‘‘<strong>North</strong> America’s freight<br />
railways are widely<br />
acknowledged as the best in<br />
the world. Given that the<br />
biggest of those railways have<br />
regularly won this award, it is<br />
an honour to now be<br />
recognised.’’<br />
Project on amassive scale ... The rail restoration was ahuge undertaking. The railway line was<br />
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Mr Gordon says the<br />
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the largest ever undertaken<br />
in New Zealand.<br />
‘‘While we now have a<br />
reliable line for running our<br />
freight and tourism services,<br />
there is still work being done<br />
to complete the job.’’<br />
The rail recovery efforts<br />
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NPD eyes southern expansion<br />
Fuel company NPD planstoopen another 19<br />
sitesinthe South Island in the next 12<br />
months.<br />
Aselfserveoutlet has openedinRangiora<br />
in the pasttwo weeks.<br />
The Rangiora outlet has sparkedafuel<br />
pricewar in the Waimakariri town, based on<br />
NPD’sopeningpricing.<br />
Chiefexecutive Barry Sheridan says he is<br />
delightedtogivemotorists the chance to get<br />
lowerpricedfuel in Rangiora.<br />
He said the discountfuel operator’s<br />
decision to open the outlet came on the back<br />
of growing demand in the thriving township.<br />
It is open 24 hours aday, seven daysa<br />
week.<br />
Mr Sheridan says NPD, aSouth Island<br />
familyowned business established in 1961,<br />
is pleased with the support and positive<br />
feedback it is getting about its Rangiora<br />
outlet.<br />
Rangiora is its 66th SouthIsland site.<br />
‘‘We are focused on developing astrong<br />
fuel networktosupport motorists<br />
throughoutthe South Island,’’hesays.<br />
It is the first in the township to offer<br />
100Plus, NPD’s new highoctane petrol.<br />
100Plus is one of the highest octane, roadlegalpetrol<br />
grades to be offered in New<br />
Zealand from an established fuel retail<br />
network.<br />
‘‘Many modern cars benefit fromahigheroctane<br />
petroland the specialformulation in<br />
100Plus also deliversanumberofother<br />
benefits,’’hesays.<br />
‘‘These can include improved fuel<br />
consumption, reducedemissions, extended<br />
shelflife and smoother engine operation.’’<br />
NPD sticks<br />
to proposal<br />
From Page 1<br />
The petitions, which had<br />
beentabled at the Hurunui<br />
District Council meeting the<br />
previous week, calledfor<br />
NPD to pause its plansand<br />
look for alternative sites in<br />
Amberley.<br />
NPD intends to start work<br />
on the site in six weeks. It<br />
hopes to beopen for business<br />
early next year.<br />
Mr Trewinnard says while<br />
others might want to continue<br />
to protest at the development,<br />
he felt therewas little to be<br />
gained by anyfurther action.<br />
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4 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Water proposals a ‘long time coming’<br />
By SHELLEY TOPP<br />
The Government’s new water<br />
quality and environment<br />
proposalsare longoverdue,<br />
despite being criticised by<br />
somefarmers, aprominent<br />
Waikari wateractivistsays.<br />
‘‘Ithas been along time<br />
coming, says Sam Mahon,<br />
author of The WaterThieves.<br />
‘‘What worries me though is<br />
thatuntil the consents are<br />
reviewed or rakedback from<br />
someofthe worst polluters, we<br />
are stillgoing to have ahuge<br />
number of problems.’’<br />
How do we address these?<br />
He wants to see the<br />
Government’s proposals go<br />
further,with restrictions<br />
placed on water consents that<br />
haveresulted in bad outcomes.<br />
‘‘InDenmark 30 yearsago<br />
theyhad similar problems to<br />
whatwehave in New Zealand,<br />
whereby the intensification of<br />
dairy farmingand the resultant<br />
hugerunoff resulted in<br />
widespread waterpollution,’’<br />
he says.<br />
The problem causedapublic<br />
outcry in Denmark and now<br />
farmers there have to renew a<br />
permit annuallytofarm.<br />
In New Zealand, the<br />
Government’s NationalPolicy<br />
Statementfor Freshwater<br />
Management (NPSFM) and the<br />
National Environmental<br />
Standards(NES) proposals<br />
wereannouncedon<strong>September</strong><br />
5. They are aimedatimproving<br />
the quality of New Zealand’s<br />
waterways and are open for<br />
consultation until October31.<br />
Farming leaderssay the<br />
proposalsare unworkable and<br />
willbankruptsome farmers.<br />
Irrigation plans in the<br />
Hurunuihave divided the<br />
community sincethe now<br />
defunct HurunuiWater Project<br />
was first mooted.<br />
Amuri Irrigation has since<br />
beentryingtoestablish a<br />
smaller pipedscheme, but has<br />
beenunable to get enough<br />
farmer support.<br />
The outgoing Hurunui Mayor<br />
Winton Dalley, who is alsoa<br />
fourthgeneration sheepand<br />
beeffarmer, has called the<br />
irrigation proposal’s recent<br />
failure‘‘very disappointing’’<br />
for the Hawarden and Waikari<br />
communities.<br />
‘‘After 20 years of planning<br />
and millions of local dollars<br />
invested, there is now going to<br />
be no immediate possibility of<br />
asubstantialirrigation scheme<br />
for their district,’’ he says.<br />
However, Sam takes a<br />
different view. He believes the<br />
failureofthe proposed scheme<br />
willbenefit Hurunui’s<br />
environment and waterways<br />
and help pavethe way back to<br />
sustainable farming.<br />
‘‘When Ifirst came heremore<br />
than30years ago Iknew<br />
everybody,’’ Sam says.<br />
‘‘Wewould have barn dances<br />
and everyonewould come.<br />
Now the community is divided<br />
and that is unhealthy. What has<br />
caused the division has been<br />
greed. The proposal failed<br />
becausefarmersnolonger<br />
havethe stomachfor high<br />
debt.’’<br />
Water champion ... Water activist, artist and writer Sam Mahon at his home<br />
in Waikari.<br />
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP<br />
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By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
Feedback given at a<br />
public meeting in<br />
Waikuku last month over<br />
aproposal to cancel the<br />
Waikuku bus route was<br />
heard loud and clear by<br />
Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
(ECan), Waimakariri MP<br />
Matt Doocey says.<br />
He says ECan is<br />
bringing anew proposal<br />
to the table to retain up to<br />
two trips each weekday to<br />
and from Waikuku.<br />
‘‘This is abig move from<br />
the original proposal to<br />
cancel the service<br />
completely,’’ Mr Doocey<br />
says.<br />
More than 100<br />
residents attended the<br />
meeting, to which he<br />
invited ECan after<br />
Waikuku resident<br />
Kristina Poulter raised<br />
the issue with him.<br />
‘‘My hat goes off to<br />
Kristina and other<br />
residents whose passion<br />
for their community<br />
resulted in this<br />
changeabout, with ECan<br />
now looking at options to<br />
retain the route,’’ he says.<br />
ECan is working closely<br />
with all the Waikuku<br />
submitters as it works<br />
through the logistics of<br />
retaining two trips each<br />
weekday.<br />
ARE<br />
YOUREADY.<br />
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Environment a<br />
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candidates’ questionandanswer<br />
sessions.<br />
The nine contenders faced alargely<br />
middleaged or older audience, in<br />
keeping with Statistics New Zealand’s<br />
data regarding voter turnout in local<br />
body elections.<br />
They were armed to agreater or lesser<br />
degree with answers to questions from<br />
the public that had been sent in 10 days<br />
earlier.<br />
Good organisation and careful<br />
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amusing, sometimes heated,<br />
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The questions ranged from outlining<br />
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priorities and leadership capabilities to<br />
hot topics such as rates and expenditure,<br />
environment and climate change, social<br />
housing, and the tension between the<br />
pressure for urban growth and the rural<br />
nature of the district.<br />
Overall, candidate opinions on the<br />
current rating model and how that<br />
money is spent; the number of external<br />
expert contractors currently used by the<br />
council; social housing, such as it is, in<br />
the district; and the balance between<br />
subdivisions and productive farmland<br />
were diverse, occasionally somewhat<br />
misleading, and at times insightful.<br />
However, it was the cluster of<br />
questions that targeted the environment<br />
and climate change that got the<br />
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Candidate responses to the questions<br />
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conservative, and scientifically<br />
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asingle climate change naysayer just for<br />
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The audience responded accordingly,<br />
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6 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
In the Electoratewith<br />
MattDoocey<br />
MP forWaimakariri<br />
Authorised by Matt Doocey, Level 1ConwayLane, 188 High Street, Rangiora.<br />
Salute to outgoing mayor<br />
The strong and inclusive leadership of<br />
our outgoing mayor, David Ayers, will<br />
be greatly missed across our<br />
communities.<br />
When Iwas elected five years ago as<br />
anew MP, David had led our<br />
community through some of our darkest<br />
days following the earthquakes.<br />
Empathy for the many families<br />
affected and for communities literally<br />
shaken to their foundations; adesire to<br />
build up and empower our<br />
communities; and acommitment to the<br />
growth and development of our region<br />
were hallmarks of his tenure.<br />
David and district council chief<br />
executive Jim Palmer together led the<br />
council and staff in adisaster response<br />
model that was acknowledged both in<br />
New Zealand and internationally.<br />
Over the years, Ihave enjoyed<br />
working with David on the challenges<br />
and opportunities of our rapid growth<br />
during Waimakariri’s regeneration as<br />
we became the third largest district by<br />
population in the South Island.<br />
Iwish David and his wife, Marilyn, all<br />
the best and I’m sure we will continue<br />
to see the high commitment to<br />
community service David has shown<br />
over 30 years of council service.<br />
My public meeting in Woodend at the<br />
start of the month put residents’<br />
frustrations about safety on State<br />
Highway 1from Kaiapoi to the Ashley<br />
Bridge right before the New Zealand<br />
Transport Agency (NZTA).<br />
The takehome message of that<br />
meeting was that there was neither the<br />
funding in an ‘‘oversubscribed’’ budget<br />
nor the appetite from the Government<br />
to invest in safety improvements or<br />
National’s promised fourlane<br />
motorway and Woodend Bypass any<br />
time soon.<br />
Iwrote to Transport Minister Phil<br />
Twyford following the meeting, urging<br />
him to expedite the safety<br />
improvement plan to be implemented<br />
within the next 12 months; provide<br />
safer pedestrian crossing across SH1 in<br />
Woodend urgently; and guarantee<br />
funding to address the safety concerns<br />
raised at the meeting.<br />
The news that NZTA is now looking to<br />
redirect $313 million back into roading<br />
projects because the Government has<br />
failed on its delivery targets for<br />
Auckland’s light rail project brings new<br />
hope we might benefit from this<br />
funding, and Iimmediately wrote an<br />
open letter to the minister, urging him<br />
to reconsider his support for this<br />
project (see below).<br />
Spring is always abusy time in the<br />
electorate and Ihave enjoyed attending<br />
and speaking at honours nights for our<br />
volunteer firefighters at the Pines/<br />
Kairaki, Rangiora and Kaiapoi<br />
brigades to acknowledge the<br />
impressive longstanding service of<br />
volunteers. We can’t thank you enough.<br />
Ialso enjoyed attending the opening<br />
of Kaiapoi High School’s impressive<br />
new gymnasium, which is agreat new<br />
asset for our community.<br />
It has been agreatride<br />
ThankYou. Idon’t know how many of<br />
thesecolumns Ihave written overthe last<br />
nine years, but this is the last.<br />
My first ‘‘thank you’’ is to the <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong><strong>News</strong> for giving me the<br />
opportunitytotalk about what’s important,<br />
from my perspective,inour greatdistrict<br />
of Waimakariri.<br />
The most important thankyou is to all of<br />
you in our community.<br />
Over the lastnine years, the support the<br />
council has had over our general direction<br />
has been both gratifying and humbling.<br />
We havefaced challenges of historic<br />
magnitudeinearthquake recovery and<br />
regeneration, towncentre revival and<br />
populationgrowth.<br />
Your overall support has beencrucial in<br />
our decisionmaking, particularlyinthose<br />
bold stepsthat we needed to take.<br />
Beyond that, many of you have led and<br />
builtour Waimakariri community, and the<br />
communities within it, to keepitasa<br />
wonderful place to live.<br />
The district is fortunate to have acouncil<br />
staffthat is dedicated to the welfareand<br />
future of Waimakariri. Ledmagnificently<br />
by chief executiveJim Palmer and astable<br />
and wise management team,our talented<br />
staffhave supported our elected members<br />
with professionalism, expertiseand<br />
understanding.<br />
Thankyou to all of you for whatyou have<br />
achieved for us and forour wider<br />
community.<br />
My final thankyouisapersonal one —to<br />
the electedmembersofthe counciland<br />
community boards overthe last three<br />
terms.<br />
❛Iwas in at the beginningof<br />
this Waimakariri District and it<br />
has always been important to<br />
me.❜<br />
—Outgoing Mayor David Ayers<br />
Thankyou for the unity of purposeand<br />
dedicationyou have shown in facing the<br />
challenges Ilisted earlier;thankyou for<br />
working together and thankyou for the<br />
vision you haveshowninknowingwhat is<br />
important andneeds to be done.<br />
Thankyou for yourpersonalfriendship<br />
and for making my lifeeasy at the head of<br />
the table.<br />
When Iput my name forward for this<br />
role,some monthsbeforethe <strong>September</strong><br />
2010 earthquake, Ipromoted district unity<br />
as one of my goals.<br />
WhileIthink local prideisvery<br />
important, it is up to you to decidewhether<br />
we are more unified now.<br />
Iwas in at the beginning of this<br />
Waimakariri District and it has always<br />
been important to me. Ihope that Ihave<br />
made some small contribution towards<br />
achieving greater overall unity.<br />
Finally,Marilyn and Iare not going<br />
anywhere.Wehave lived in our house in<br />
the Rangioratown centre for 43 years,<br />
have no planstomove,and we will<br />
continuetoenjoy the variety of community<br />
events that occur throughthe year.See you<br />
round! Ka kiteano au iakoutou.<br />
Portion of diverted transport cash should be spent locally<br />
Dear Minister Twyford,<br />
The news that the New<br />
ZealandTransport Agency<br />
(NZTA)isnow looking to redirect<br />
$313 million back into<br />
roadingprojects from the<br />
light rail budgetbecause<br />
Government has failed on<br />
delivery targetsfor<br />
Auckland’s lightrail project<br />
brings renewedhope to the<br />
Waimakariri community that<br />
their safetyconcerns for State<br />
Highway1between Kaiapoi<br />
andthe Ashley Bridge may<br />
McALPINES MITRE 10 MEGA RANGIORA -OCEAN WATCH<br />
This<br />
Week<br />
Sun<br />
Fishing<br />
Guide<br />
Moon<br />
Wind<br />
Swell<br />
Pegasus Bay<br />
Tide Chart<br />
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Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday<br />
Sep <strong>26</strong> Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29 Sep 30 Oct 1 Oct 2<br />
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Set 6:29pm<br />
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Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey, in an open letter to the Transport Minister Phil<br />
Twyford, is calling on the Government to divert cash pulled from the Auckland light<br />
rail project toward much-needed roading improvements on the northern corridor.<br />
now be addressed.<br />
FollowingWaimakariri’s<br />
rapid growth postearthquakes,<br />
travel<br />
movements alongthis stretch<br />
of motorway are averaging<br />
just under 20,000 vehicle<br />
movements per day, manyof<br />
which are heavy vehicles.<br />
Waimakaririresidents have<br />
Rise 6:10am<br />
Set 6:30pm<br />
Best 10:50am<br />
Times 11:18pm<br />
Rise 5:31am<br />
Set 4:18pm<br />
Light Wbecoming<br />
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Ok<br />
Rise 6:08am<br />
Set 6:31pm<br />
Best 11:46am<br />
Times<br />
Rise 6:06am<br />
Set 5:37pm<br />
Light NW<br />
strengthening<br />
Ok<br />
beenpaying more at the pump<br />
through increased fuel taxes,<br />
while critical roading projects<br />
like theBelfast to Pegasus<br />
motorway,including the<br />
WoodendBypass, have been<br />
cancelled to divert fundingto<br />
light railinAuckland.<br />
Thisnew reversal, with<br />
NZTAnow looking at other<br />
Rise 7:07am<br />
Set 7:32pm<br />
Best<br />
Times<br />
12:13am<br />
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Rise 7:37am<br />
Set 7:55pm<br />
Light E<br />
Rise 7:05am<br />
Set 7:33pm<br />
Rise 8:08am<br />
Set 9:12pm<br />
Light Wbecoming<br />
moderate SE<br />
Rise 7:03am<br />
Set 7:34pm<br />
Rise 8:39am<br />
Set 10:27pm<br />
Light NW<br />
strengthening<br />
Rise 7:01am<br />
Set 7:36pm<br />
Rise 9:12am<br />
Set 11:40pm<br />
Moderate NW<br />
strengthening<br />
SE 0.7 mturning<br />
SE 0.6 mturning<br />
S1.5 m S1.0 m<br />
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SE 0.6 m<br />
S S1.3 m SW 0.8 m<br />
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Times<br />
ways to spend the money it<br />
had plannedfor light rail in<br />
Auckland,provides some<br />
hope for Waimakariri<br />
residents that the decision to<br />
cancelthe Belfast to Pegasus<br />
Motorway,including the<br />
Woodend Bypass, will be<br />
reversed and vital roading<br />
infrastructure investmentto<br />
3:01am<br />
3:27pm<br />
Ok<br />
Best<br />
Times<br />
3:54am<br />
4:21pm<br />
deliver this project willbe<br />
approved.<br />
In writing to you, Iam<br />
urging you to reconsideryour<br />
supportfor this project and to<br />
channelsome of the $313<br />
million being redirectedto<br />
our community to reinstate<br />
the BelfasttoPegasus<br />
motorway extension,<br />
including the Woodend<br />
Bypass.<br />
Yours,<br />
Matt Doocey MP<br />
MP for Waimakariri<br />
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Mouth<br />
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6:44pm 2.6 12:35pm 0.2 7:40pm 2.6 1:30pm 0.2 8:37pm 2.5 2:25pm 0.3<br />
Amberley 1:35am 2.3 7:46am 0.4 2:31am 2.4 8:44am 0.3 3:27am 2.5 9:42am 0.3 5:23am 2.6 11:39am 0.2 6:20am 2.6 12:06am 0.2 7:16am 2.6 1:01am 0.2 8:13am 2.6 1:55am 0.2<br />
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6:53pm 2.6 12:44pm 0.2 7:49pm 2.6 1:39pm 0.2 8:46pm 2.5 2:34pm 0.3<br />
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Gore Bay 2:16pm 2.5 8:33pm 0.4 3:11pm 2.6 9:28pm 0.3 4:06pm 2.6 10:22pm 0.2 6:00pm 2.7<br />
6:55pm 2.6 12:46pm 0.2 7:51pm 2.6 1:41pm 0.2 8:48pm 2.5 2:36pm 0.3<br />
1:39am 1.8 7:48am 0.3 2:33am 1.8 8:45am 0.3 3:29am 1.9 9:42am 0.2 5:<strong>26</strong>am 1.9 11:40am 0.2 6:23am 2.0 12:10am 0.2 7:21am 2.0 1:06am 0.2 8:18am 2.0 2:02am 0.2<br />
Kaikoura 2:09pm 1.9 8:<strong>26</strong>pm 0.3 3:04pm 2.0 9:20pm 0.3 3:59pm 2.0 10:14pm 0.2 5:55pm 2.0<br />
6:51pm 2.0 12:37pm 0.2 7:48pm 2.0 1:35pm 0.2 8:46pm 1.9 2:33pm 0.2<br />
*Not for navigational purposes. Wind and swell are based on apoint off Gore Bay. Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidespy.com Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd.<br />
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MY REASONS FOR STANDING<br />
FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL<br />
On 3December 2018 the council tested the beach foam/sludge at Pines Beach for Enterococci bacteria and the results were<br />
24200 MPN per 100ml and the action level is 280 MPN per 100ml, no action or further testing was taken by the council. EColi<br />
was 6.5 times over the action level.<br />
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1. Upgrade wastewater treatment for safer,<br />
healthier beaches for all to be proud of.<br />
2. Trytohold rate increases to inflation level.<br />
3. Upgrade drainage toprevent flooding in<br />
and around our homes and businesses.<br />
4. Increase debt repayment to prevent rates<br />
escalating.<br />
5. Concentrate on core council business and<br />
acommonsensepractical approach across<br />
all issues and be transparent across all<br />
issues.<br />
6. A greater emphasis to upgrade roads<br />
footpaths and pedestrian crossings.<br />
7. More attention to ensure appropriate bus<br />
stops and bus routes for all.<br />
8. Reduce spraying in ourrivers, streams and<br />
creeks, storm water drains, gutters and in<br />
and around our parks.<br />
9. Better testing and reporting on the nitrate<br />
levels in drinking water across the district.<br />
10. Our waterways and beaches are not<br />
healthy, this must change<br />
11. We must acknowledge our environmental<br />
issues and not ignorethem as we are today.<br />
12. AMaori proverb states, ‘If the land is well<br />
and the sea is well, the people will thrive.”<br />
The land and the sea are not well, we must<br />
step up and change this.<br />
I am standing for Mayor for the Waimakariri District<br />
and Councillor for the Kaiapoi/Woodend Ward with the<br />
intention of agreater emphasis on areturn tocouncil<br />
core business in order to hold our every increasing<br />
rate increases due largely to council spending on non<br />
essential issues.<br />
My vision is to see the Waimakariri District as the<br />
healthiest place to live in New Zealand with amuch greater<br />
emphasis on our environment, waterways and updated<br />
wastewater treatment plant at the same time encouraging<br />
our people and economy to thrive.<br />
Our Waimakariri Wastewater System is outdated and a<br />
source of botulism toxin which poisons and kills large<br />
numbers of waterfowl and wildlife everyyear.Weare well<br />
overdue for amodern upgraded wastewater system for a<br />
healthier environment.<br />
Why is the storm water in the new earthworks running<br />
into the Feldwick Drive drain? Why is it not running away<br />
from the built up area? At the first sign of intensive flooding<br />
this area will flood. Drainage issues must be forefront and<br />
not running on hope.<br />
Our environment determines our standard of the quality<br />
of life that we experience in the outdoors today. Past<br />
councils have mostly ignored the quality of our outdoor<br />
experience, the rivers are polluted, toxic herbicides and<br />
pesticides are used in most drains and streams, our<br />
beaches are covered in a green/brown sludge in an<br />
onshore breeze and our council does not seem to care.<br />
Where is our outdoor experience in this district headed<br />
today?<br />
Community based housing for the elderly or disabled<br />
provided by the council must be forefront as there are<br />
many among us who cannot afford mainstream housing.<br />
An increase in council housing stock would not be remiss.<br />
Pegasus township need an underpass for crossing<br />
access at the roundabout on the main road and another<br />
at the main road for school children to cross to Woodend<br />
School.<br />
Iconsider that Iamthe best person for these positions<br />
as I am very approachable with a commonsenses ,practical<br />
attitude across all issues<br />
2207909<br />
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8 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Tiny house<br />
definition is<br />
too tough<br />
DearEditor,<br />
As owners of aselfcontained<br />
caravan, we have followed the<br />
debate on the status of tiny houses<br />
with interest.<br />
In the articleonbuilding<br />
consents (<strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>,<br />
<strong>September</strong> 19) thereissome<br />
discussion on how to defineatiny<br />
house for the purposesofconsent.<br />
Ifeel Mr Taylor is wrong to use<br />
the followingdefinition forneeding<br />
aconsent. He says: ‘‘Ifithas a<br />
toilet,akitchen,abathroom and<br />
running water, then it is<br />
habitable.’’<br />
Yes,itis habitable in thesame<br />
way that our selfcontained<br />
caravan(which has atoilet,<br />
kitchen, bathroom and running<br />
water)ishabitable,sometimesfor<br />
long periods, but doesnot needa<br />
building consent.<br />
Bothour caravan and many tiny<br />
housesare stillmobile structures<br />
on wheelswithtow bars,and are<br />
capable of being towed to new<br />
locations.<br />
In our view, therefore, wefeel<br />
manycouncilsare overreacting in<br />
forcing these people to obtain<br />
consents.<br />
Yours,<br />
Dean andLois Farrow<br />
Rangiora.<br />
‘Strong leadership will be vital’<br />
Water management has come along way in the<br />
Hurunui-Waiau Zone, writes acting chairman Ken<br />
Hughey, but regional and national challenges remain.<br />
Monday of last week marked a<br />
milestone for the Hurunui<br />
WaiauWaterZoneCommittee,<br />
because in manyways it<br />
marked the end of an era.<br />
Adecade ago there was an<br />
application for aWater<br />
ConservationOrderonthe<br />
Hurunui River. The<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> Water<br />
ManagementStrategy was in<br />
its earlystagesand the first<br />
Hurunui WaiauZone<br />
Committeewas coming<br />
together.<br />
We can now reflect alittleon<br />
how far we’ve comewith water<br />
managementinthe zonesince<br />
then.<br />
Amongthese achievements:<br />
Ahighlevel of community<br />
engagement in ourwater<br />
managementchallenges;<br />
Aworkable Hurunui and<br />
WaiauRiver RegionalPlan;<br />
Nutrient limitsand good<br />
approachestoprotectingwater<br />
quality in the Hurunui and<br />
WaiauUwha rivers;<br />
The start of major<br />
investment in threatened and<br />
endangered species bird<br />
managementonbraided<br />
rivers;<br />
The Hurunui Splash project<br />
to improvewaterquality and<br />
infrastructure around<br />
freshwater swimming sites;<br />
Good takeup of Farm<br />
EnvironmentPlans;<br />
Planned further sustainable<br />
irrigationdevelopment.<br />
Severalindividuals who<br />
havebeen instrumental in this<br />
progress were farewelled on<br />
thatday —chairmanJohn<br />
Faulkner, retiringHurunui<br />
DistrictMayor WintonDalley,<br />
retiring Environment<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>councillor Cynthia<br />
Roberts,and another longtermmember,<br />
James McCone.<br />
These people can all be<br />
reliably described as ‘‘Mighty<br />
Totara’’.<br />
All four thoughtand acted<br />
strategically, somethingthat is<br />
not alwayseasily donearound<br />
the Zone Committeetable.<br />
All actedwith integrity and<br />
madepositive and significant<br />
contributionsover time.<br />
All four are totally<br />
committedtothe zone and its<br />
wellbeing. They worked with<br />
vision, commitment,<br />
perseverance and patience —<br />
all important characteristics<br />
whendealing with contentious<br />
water management issues.<br />
With these ‘‘Mighty Totara’’<br />
departing,who willbethe new<br />
leaders steppinginto this<br />
space?Strong leadership will<br />
be vital given the many<br />
initiatives on the horizon.<br />
As well as manylocal<br />
challenges —integrated water<br />
resource management,<br />
braided river values, wetland<br />
protection and enhancement,<br />
river flows,the consequences<br />
Clean and clear ...<br />
challenge.<br />
of someplan rules —there are<br />
now regionaland national<br />
challenges for the community<br />
to consider as well.<br />
TreatyofWaitangi<br />
implementation, regionalplan<br />
changes, biodiversityand<br />
climate changeactivity, and<br />
most recently the Government’sproposed<br />
‘‘ActionPlan<br />
for HealthyWaterways’’, are<br />
among them.<br />
The Action Planisalot to<br />
digestinashorttime. It will<br />
certainly have an impact<br />
everywhere,soIencourage<br />
you to have your say.<br />
Recognising its significance,<br />
theGovernmenthas extended<br />
the submission deadline to<br />
October 31.<br />
Caring for waterways is aregional and national<br />
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It is heartening to see that<br />
the proposals include actions<br />
thatare alreadybeing takenin<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>: nutrientlimits,<br />
landuse consenttofarm, farm<br />
environmentplans (FEPs)and<br />
independent FEP audits have<br />
beenfeatures of our planning<br />
regime for sometime.<br />
We also haveinplace rules<br />
around stock exclusion and<br />
winter grazing.<br />
In HurunuiWaiau,weare<br />
wellplacedtoaddress the<br />
water managementchallenges<br />
of thefuture.<br />
Thiswill takemore vision,<br />
commitment, perseverance<br />
and patience —and, very<br />
importantly, alot of listening to<br />
the community.<br />
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10 <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Students climb to snow line<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
Students from Loburn<br />
School and Westport <strong>North</strong><br />
School have together<br />
completed another<br />
challenge toward their<br />
William Pike Challenge<br />
Award.<br />
They climbed to the snow<br />
line of Mt Haast on the West<br />
Coast.<br />
It was achallenging tramp<br />
straight up the mountain<br />
after having stayed at<br />
Waiuta Lodge the night<br />
before.<br />
Loburn School students<br />
have one more challenge to<br />
complete the programme —<br />
aday of kayaking on the Styx<br />
River.<br />
The William Pike<br />
Challenge Award is aimed at<br />
youth development and<br />
requires students in Year 7<br />
and 8totake part in outdoor<br />
activities, community<br />
service and passion<br />
projects.<br />
The programme is<br />
designed to empower<br />
passionate educators and<br />
help reduce time spent<br />
planning, organising, and<br />
Uphill all the way ... Students from Loburn School and Westport <strong>North</strong> School reached the snow<br />
line of Mt Haast as part of the William Pike Challenge Award.<br />
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The programme provides<br />
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Every student taking part<br />
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12 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Bagries bag three wins on raceday<br />
By SHELLEY TOPP<br />
TheBagrie family, of Ohoka, hadabig<br />
night at AddingtonRacewayon<br />
Thursday last week.<br />
Tomtrained thewinnersofthe first<br />
tworaces on the New Zealand<br />
MetropolitanTrottingClub’s<br />
programme andhis father, Peter,<br />
trained thewinner of thethirdrace.<br />
Tomisacoowner of TheGovernor,<br />
winner of thefirstrace,and alsoacoownerofhis<br />
secondwinner on the<br />
night,The Eye Of The Tiger,while<br />
Peter’s firststartwinner,The General,<br />
is owned by himinpartnership with<br />
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Peter and Anne arealso coowners of<br />
The Governor. All three horses had<br />
beenworking well before the meeting,<br />
so thefather and son had expected<br />
theywould racewell.They could not<br />
havedreamt of abetter result. ‘‘Itwas<br />
an incrediblenight,’’said Peter. ‘‘I was<br />
in the swabbox with theGovernor<br />
whenIheard TheEye Of The Tiger had<br />
won,then The General cameout and<br />
did agood job also.<br />
‘‘Itwas unbelievable. We havenever<br />
won threeraces at one meeting before.<br />
We have wontwo,but thiswas anight<br />
to remember.<br />
‘‘All threehorses weredriven really<br />
well, too,whichisabig help.’’<br />
The Governorwas driven by Sheldon<br />
Murtha,withJohn Dunn drivingThe<br />
Eye Of The Tiger and TheGeneral.<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>trainers<br />
dominated theninerace Addington<br />
programme, withhorses trained by<br />
themwinning three more races during<br />
the night, including Koenigsegg,<br />
trained by MitchellKerratRangiora<br />
Raceway; Matua Tana, trainedbyGreg<br />
and Nina HopeatWoodendBeach; and<br />
Kiwis Are Flying,trained by Robbie<br />
HolmesatLeithfield Beach.<br />
The Hopes alsoquinellaed the<br />
seventh racewith another stable<br />
runner, Easy Pickings, finishing<br />
second.<br />
Anight to remember... It was an exciting evening for the Bagrie family, siblings Samantha<br />
and Tom, left, and their parents, Anne and Peter,atthe New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s<br />
meeting held at Addington Raceway in Christchurchlast Thursday.HorsestrainedbyTom and<br />
Peterwon the first three races.<br />
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Bagrie trifecta ... The Governor, trained by Tom Bagrie, wins race 1atthe New Zealand<br />
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following two races, to cap agreat day out.<br />
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By DAVID HILL<br />
The Waimakariridistrict has been<br />
wellserved by astablecouncil<br />
staff overthe lastnine years,<br />
Mayor David Ayerssays.<br />
As he approaches retirement,<br />
Mr Ayershas paidtributetothe<br />
staff he hasworked with over the<br />
years.<br />
‘‘We’ve hadsome<br />
extraordinarilytalentedpeople<br />
who arededicated not only to the<br />
organisation,but also to the<br />
Waimakariri community, and<br />
manyofthem areratepayers<br />
themselves.<br />
‘‘Aselected members we have<br />
beenveryfortunate in the<br />
excellent reportingtous.<br />
‘‘All decisionmakingfollowsa<br />
staff report. It doesn’t mean we<br />
adopt allrecommendations,but<br />
those reports havegonethrougha<br />
vetting process beforethey go to<br />
council and community board<br />
meetings, andinmanycases they<br />
comeasarequestfromboard<br />
members or councillors.’’<br />
Mr Ayerssayscouncilstaffneed<br />
to workwithin the parameters of<br />
the law,particularlythe Resource<br />
ManagementAct.<br />
‘‘The communitydoesn’t always<br />
appreciatewhere the boundaries<br />
lie and staff have to operate<br />
withinthem.<br />
‘‘Staffoperateinan<br />
environment where there are<br />
highexpectations andtheycan<br />
be subject to criticisms,often<br />
illinformed, andtheyaren’t<br />
abletorespond.<br />
‘‘All they can do is explainthe<br />
process they’re required to<br />
follow.’’<br />
He sayscouncilstaffspendalot<br />
of time in the public eye, whether<br />
dealing with individualswith<br />
activities such as building<br />
inspectionsoraspart of public<br />
consultationprocesses.<br />
‘‘Inour publicconsultations,<br />
staff havebeenextraordinarily<br />
skilledattryingtotake into<br />
account often contradictory<br />
community views andinthe<br />
advice they givetocouncil.’’<br />
Mr Ayerssaysthe district is well<br />
servedbychief executiveJim<br />
Palmer,who hasserved under<br />
three mayors. He is the longestserving<br />
local government boss in<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />
‘‘Ifthere’s amore complete<br />
chief executiveinlocal<br />
government in NewZealand, I<br />
don’t knowwho is.’’<br />
Council staff need ‘‘ahuge<br />
variety of skills’’asthe range of<br />
functionsexpectedoflocal<br />
government is vast, includingdog<br />
control, managingswimming<br />
pools andfinances, collecting<br />
rates,constructing sewers,drains<br />
and roads,writingdistrict plans<br />
and designing towncentres.<br />
Mr AyersretiresonOctober12<br />
after 36 years in local government,<br />
nineofthemasmayor.<br />
‘‘It’sbeenapleasuretowork<br />
withour staffover many yearsand<br />
Ihavelearnt ahuge amountfrom<br />
them.’’<br />
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The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
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Jumping for joy ... Ohoka School’s Strictly Jump Jam members entertain members of the local<br />
Women’s Institute.<br />
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Ohoka youngsters jump to it<br />
By RACHEL MACDONALD<br />
Ohoka School’s Strictly Jump<br />
Jam teams wowed the local<br />
Women’s Institute when the<br />
organisation met recently at<br />
the Ohoka Hall to celebrate<br />
88 years of fellowship and<br />
support in the community.<br />
The children impressed<br />
the audience with their<br />
energy, coordination, and<br />
teamwork, as they partnered<br />
their aerobic routines to<br />
catchy Jump Jam sounds.<br />
The children are coached<br />
by teachers Jenelle Tocker<br />
and Amy Parish, and it has<br />
taken hours of rehearsal to<br />
come up with such ahighly<br />
polished performance, they<br />
say.<br />
‘‘They’ve put so much<br />
effort into mastering the<br />
challenges of coordinated<br />
actions and moving in<br />
formation, and it has paid off<br />
in the local Jump Jam<br />
competitions too.’’<br />
Jump Jam is hugely<br />
popular at the school, with<br />
Ohoka entering arecord five<br />
teams into the annual<br />
competition this year.<br />
Organised nationally by<br />
Brett and Linda Fairweather<br />
for Kidz Aerobix, this is the<br />
second time running that<br />
Ohoka School has hosted the<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> round of<br />
the contest.<br />
This year, the Ohoka<br />
Jammers placed first overall<br />
in the Year 14 grade, with<br />
the boys’ team, the Ohoka<br />
Marshmallows, coming<br />
second.<br />
All five of the school’s<br />
teams won commendations<br />
for their routines and<br />
teamwork.
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‘‘People visiting the exhibitionfor the<br />
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‘‘This year we were excited to have<br />
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theirfirst timeever, alongside more<br />
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‘‘It is more than just aschool<br />
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Waikuku’sversion of ‘Piha Rescue’<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
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Life’s abeach for Helena Cook.<br />
The Waikuku Beach Surf<br />
Lifesaving Club lifeguard<br />
captainislooking forward to<br />
returning home for the<br />
summer after university<br />
exams.<br />
Helena,aged 20, asecondyear<br />
commerce student at the<br />
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been alifeguardsince she was<br />
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growingupatWaikuku Beach.<br />
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‘‘We are asmallerscale of<br />
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‘‘It justbecomespart of your<br />
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River and Marlborough, and it<br />
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An information session will<br />
be held at the clubroomsat<br />
WaikukuBeach on Saturday,<br />
October5,from 10am, followed<br />
by an open day at 9.40amthe<br />
next Saturday for new and<br />
prospectivemembers.<br />
The clubhas one of the<br />
largestmemberships in the<br />
country, thanks largely to the<br />
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swim at Waikuku Beach.<br />
But new,prospective<br />
lifeguards and volunteers are<br />
always welcome,asthe club<br />
Surf’s up ... Members of the Waikuku Beach Surf Lifesaving Club in action.<br />
seekstofill volunteer patrols<br />
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rookie trainingoffered from 12<br />
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‘‘Youcan also do it at age 30.<br />
We’vegot 10 to 15 adult<br />
lifeguards, so it’s not just<br />
teenagers.<br />
‘‘It’s fun,and it’s not just<br />
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There’s ongoing trainingand<br />
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thenthere’sthe competition<br />
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being part of something so big,<br />
withclubsall roundthe<br />
country.It’s likeabig redandyellow<br />
family.’’<br />
There is alsoanaward for<br />
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requirements, and committee<br />
membersare always needed.<br />
‘‘You still do first aid, VHF<br />
radio and patrolonthe beach,<br />
so you don’thavetorun 5km or<br />
swimlong distances to be<br />
involved,’’ Helena says.<br />
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PHOTO: HELENACOOK<br />
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Jared Kelly admitshehas big<br />
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He has beenappointed<br />
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School until anew principal is<br />
appointed next year, following<br />
the retirement of founding<br />
principal Roger Hornblow.<br />
‘‘It’s always exciting times<br />
when youput someone new in<br />
the role,but it’s acreditto<br />
Roger that he left the school on<br />
ahigh,’’hesays.<br />
Mr Hornblow had been<br />
principal at PegasusBay<br />
School since it opened in May<br />
2014, havingbeen appointed<br />
principal at the school’s<br />
predecessor, Waikuku School,<br />
in 2008.<br />
Before retiring, Mr<br />
Hornblowreceived aletter<br />
from Education Minister Chris<br />
Hipkins‘‘congratulating us on<br />
our ERO (Education Review<br />
Office) report’’, Mr Kellysays.<br />
‘‘It’s arare occasion for a<br />
principal to leave on top of his<br />
game. It doesn’t happen very<br />
often to receive aletter from<br />
the Minister after an ERO<br />
reporthas beencompleted, so<br />
it was areal credittoget that<br />
before he left.<br />
‘‘It’s certainlysome big shoes<br />
to fill,but it’s an exciting<br />
opportunityfor anew<br />
principal to takeonahighly<br />
innovative school,’’ saysMr<br />
Kelly, who is hopingtostay in<br />
therole next year.<br />
Mr Hornblow has moved on<br />
to acommunity roleinthe<br />
Hurunuidistrict.<br />
Mr Kelly joined the staff at<br />
Waikuku School just before the<br />
move to Pegasus Bay.<br />
❛It’s an exciting<br />
opportunity for anew<br />
principal.❜<br />
2207735<br />
—Jared Kelly<br />
He moved his familyto<br />
Pegasus threeyears ago, after<br />
commutingout from<br />
Christchurch for severalyears.<br />
He was appointeddeputy<br />
principalatthe beginning of<br />
last year, with part of the role<br />
beingtocover for Mr Hornblow<br />
when he was fulfillinghis<br />
duties as Kahui Ako<br />
(communityoflearning) lead<br />
principal, for schoolsinthe<br />
Kaiapoi area.<br />
Next termpromisestobea<br />
busy one, withMrKelly and<br />
some of his colleagues due to<br />
attend an Apple Distinguished<br />
Schools conferenceinSydney.<br />
‘‘It’s pretty exciting and we<br />
will be delivering aworkshop<br />
around our experiential<br />
learningpractices and how we<br />
use IT in school.<br />
‘‘It’s agreat opportunity to<br />
tell our story of whatwedoon<br />
an international stage.’’<br />
Pegasus Bay School has a<br />
busy end to this term,with an<br />
XFactor competition final<br />
beingheld tomorrow at 1.45pm<br />
in the school hall.<br />
Teacher Gina Keating has<br />
been busy holding auditions<br />
over the lastfew weeksand the<br />
finalwill feature comedians,<br />
musicians, singers,magicians<br />
and aRubik’s cube performer.<br />
‘‘It’s apretty intense process<br />
and I’m pleased I’m the MC<br />
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Woodend School has had a<br />
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Pupils, staff, parents and the<br />
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The weather even played its<br />
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The Woodend Lions Club<br />
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Other activities this term<br />
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which finished with avisit to<br />
the Wigram Air Force<br />
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This week the Year 34<br />
students had aday of learning<br />
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treasure hunts and<br />
appreciating nature, with all<br />
learning programmes outside.<br />
Skiing at Porter Heights,<br />
Jump Jam, Koru games and<br />
winter tournament have all<br />
been part of the school’s<br />
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term.<br />
Earlier this month the<br />
school’s junior and senior kapa<br />
haka groups were involved in<br />
the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Cultural<br />
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school is practising for the<br />
production of The Legend of the<br />
Quill,which will be held in the<br />
Rangiora Town Hall next term,<br />
on November 12 to 13.<br />
Next term, Year 56 pupils<br />
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All the fun of the fair ... The recent Woodend School Fair proved to be asuccess.<br />
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having aspeaking part.<br />
In all my other shows<br />
I’ve only got to be a<br />
singer and dancer, now<br />
Iget to be all three!<br />
Isabella DuBois—<br />
Jelena<br />
Ienjoy the rehearsals<br />
because they are fun. I<br />
am very excited togo<br />
on stage in my costumes.<br />
I think the hat makes<br />
me look like Shakespeare!<br />
Olivia Wya<br />
Liza<br />
I have really enjoyed<br />
goingtoall the rehearsals<br />
for 'The Happy<br />
Prince'.<br />
Ithink all thecast members<br />
have put in so<br />
much me and effort<br />
and Ican’t wait to perform<br />
in front of my<br />
familyand friends.<br />
TylerWaghorn<br />
Yegor<br />
I like to have the<br />
chance to express myself<br />
and explore being<br />
different characters.<br />
Ireally like making new<br />
friends.<br />
I think performing on<br />
stage is excing.<br />
Rangiora’s only<br />
LPGrefilling<br />
Station!<br />
Rueben Bester—<br />
Paavo<br />
Hi I'm Rueben and Iam<br />
in theUpper Junior Drama<br />
Class. Iplay Paavo<br />
in the Happy Prince.<br />
This is my third show<br />
with HSPA. This year I<br />
have aspeaking part so<br />
Ican't wait for the performance!!<br />
Morgan Stuart—<br />
Bri theOrphan<br />
This is my first year doing<br />
drama lessons at<br />
HSPA, and I have an<br />
acng role inthe producon.<br />
Ienjoy learning<br />
mylines and geng<br />
to know other people. I<br />
look forward to singing<br />
a solo part in asong,<br />
and performing infront<br />
of friends andfamily.<br />
JessicaHowe<br />
Seb &Mingle<br />
Iamreally looking forward<br />
to playing two<br />
characters in this producon.<br />
Ilove when we get to<br />
pracce at the Town<br />
Hall and have our dress<br />
rehearsals. Then you<br />
know the live show is<br />
almostthere.<br />
Elizabeth Woods<br />
Jazz Dancer<br />
Ihave been praccing<br />
to be part of The Happy<br />
Prince. Myfavourite<br />
thing has been the<br />
costumes and dancing.<br />
Ican't wait tobe<br />
performing for my<br />
family live!<br />
WilliamBruce<br />
Townsperson<br />
This is my second show<br />
with HSPA. Iamlooking<br />
forward to being a<br />
townsperson in this<br />
show. Ihave had alot<br />
of fun rehearsing and<br />
hope you enjoy the<br />
show.<br />
Lily Squires<br />
Hip HopDancer<br />
I'm excited about dancing<br />
on stage because<br />
it's so much fun! Ilike<br />
being with my friends<br />
from HSPA, and<br />
meeng new friends<br />
there too.
Station’snew broom sweeps in<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
Listeners to Compass FM will<br />
already be familiar with the<br />
station’s new manager.<br />
Kerry Treymane has been the<br />
station’s breakfast announcer<br />
since July and took over as<br />
station manager this month.<br />
‘‘I’m anew broom bringing<br />
new opportunities for positive<br />
relationships and that’s what<br />
I’m looking forward to.<br />
‘‘<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> should be<br />
really proud of their local radio<br />
station because we are sounding<br />
really good.’’<br />
Kerry started out in radio with<br />
More FM in 1994, having<br />
previously worked as apainter.<br />
‘‘I had alife before radio in<br />
the painting industry, but I<br />
couldn’t shut up. So Itried<br />
working in aclub as aDJ.’’<br />
He worked alongside wellknown<br />
radio announcers like<br />
Simon Barnett, Phil Gifford and<br />
Gary McCormick, as well as<br />
former Waimakariri District<br />
Council communications<br />
manager Rory Christie.<br />
He then had abrief stint with<br />
CTV, before taking over as<br />
station manager of Classic Hits<br />
and ZB in Ashburton.<br />
‘‘I’m really proud of the<br />
achievements we had down<br />
there. It was around the time of<br />
the global financial crisis, but it<br />
was also when dairying was<br />
active in Mid<strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />
‘‘We were one of the few radio<br />
stations to make budget and we<br />
had an announcer win at the<br />
New Zealand Radio Awards.’’<br />
After the earthquakes, Kerry<br />
returned to the painting trade to<br />
help with the rebuild in<br />
Christchurch and Waimakariri,<br />
until he damaged his elbows<br />
and was forced on to ACC.<br />
‘‘One elbow still hasn’t<br />
recovered, but what Ican do is<br />
sit behind amicrophone, a<br />
keyboard and amouse, wake<br />
people up with asmile, and say<br />
silly things to make people<br />
laugh.<br />
‘‘Radio plays an important<br />
role in people’s lives. Istill<br />
remember the announcers from<br />
when Iwas growing up, so it<br />
would be nice to think that in<br />
2050 people would remember<br />
me on the radio.’’<br />
Kerry says he leads atalented<br />
team, as fellow announcer John<br />
Cameron and content director<br />
Steph McDonald have also both<br />
been in radio for more than 20<br />
years.<br />
Bruce John, who is relatively<br />
new to radio, completes the onair<br />
team, along with two casual<br />
announcers who regularly fill<br />
in.<br />
Behind the scenes, founding<br />
station manager Mike Le Petit,<br />
who has been in radio since the<br />
1970s, has returned as<br />
production engineer, while<br />
Sally Lane is back in asales<br />
role.<br />
‘‘I can tell you right now, I<br />
could take that team into any<br />
major commercial station and<br />
we would make agood fist of it.’’<br />
Kerry says listeners will<br />
notice some changes, as he has<br />
‘‘tightened up the music’’ and<br />
introduced some new shows.<br />
As acommunity radio station,<br />
NEWS<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Breakfast radio ... Kerry Treymane says he is enjoying ‘‘waking people<br />
up with asmile’’.<br />
PHOTO: DAVID HILL<br />
Compass FM relies on<br />
sponsorship, in particular<br />
MainPower, and is governed by<br />
‘‘a board of trustees which has<br />
the best interests of the<br />
community at heart, as does<br />
Compass FM’’, he says.<br />
‘‘Stepping into this radio<br />
station is like stepping into an<br />
oldtime radio station and the<br />
best part is we don’t have to<br />
answer to overseas investors.’’<br />
Names<br />
given to<br />
rooms<br />
21<br />
The roomsinthe<br />
Pegasus Community<br />
Centre have newnames.<br />
The WoodendSefton<br />
Community Board<br />
approved the new<br />
names, acknowledging<br />
the developers who<br />
played apart in<br />
establishing Pegasus, at<br />
its meeting this month.<br />
The Waimakariri<br />
District Council recently<br />
extended the centre by<br />
leasingadditional space<br />
next to the existing<br />
building.<br />
The combined space,<br />
when open to the public,<br />
will have differentsized<br />
rooms available for<br />
booking.<br />
The existing centre<br />
building will be named<br />
the Big Room. The<br />
Infinity Room is the<br />
name for the new<br />
reception/entry area in<br />
the extension. Two other<br />
spaces are named the<br />
Todd Room and the<br />
Southern Capital Room.<br />
The new names were<br />
suggested by the<br />
Pegasus Residents<br />
Association, whichhas<br />
been managing the<br />
community centre<br />
since it opened two<br />
years ago.<br />
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22 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Phillis sure to come out swinging<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
In2golf,inassociation withthe<br />
HurunuiDistrictCouncil, are<br />
welcoming threetimes world<br />
long drive champion Phillis<br />
Meti to Hanmer Springs on<br />
October10.<br />
Phillis, originallyfrom<br />
Auckland, recently smashed a<br />
413 yard(377.65metre) drive—<br />
aworld record for the longest<br />
drive recorded by awoman in a<br />
World LongDrive<br />
Competition.<br />
She will be part of afamily<br />
friendly community event at<br />
Hanmer Springs Golf Course<br />
on Thursday, October 10, from<br />
11am to 1pm.<br />
There will be a<br />
demonstration from Phillis<br />
from 11am to 11.45am,with<br />
games and competitions from<br />
11.45amto1pm.<br />
The event is part of an<br />
initiative from the council’s<br />
community team, called Let’s<br />
Connect.Itaims to bring<br />
communitiesand people<br />
together, withthe community<br />
team providing some transport<br />
to the event for locals outside<br />
of Hanmer Springs.<br />
Rochelle Faimalo, from the<br />
HurunuiDistrictCouncil’s<br />
community team, says<br />
connecting communities is an<br />
important part of the team’s<br />
work.<br />
‘‘We enjoy bringing<br />
communitiestogether through<br />
interactive and engaging<br />
events —and couldn’t be more<br />
excitedtobesupportingthis<br />
one. The Hurunui districtis<br />
Big hitter ... Phillis Metiwill be holding ademonstration session in Hanmer Springs. PHOTO:SUPPLIED<br />
home to seven golf courses and<br />
this is agreat way to encourage<br />
all ages to get involved in the<br />
sport,’’ she says.<br />
KarendeLautour,from<br />
In2Golf,says the event aims to<br />
inspire and engage young<br />
people.<br />
‘‘If they can take away with<br />
them asense of fun and to<br />
dreambig, like Phillis has,that<br />
wouldbeawonderful<br />
outcome,’’ she says.<br />
‘‘I’ve lovedworking with the<br />
Hurunui District Counciland<br />
Hanmer Springs Golf Clubto<br />
pull thiscommunityevent<br />
together. It’s wonderful to have<br />
aworld class athlete like<br />
Phillispreparedtogive her<br />
timeand to give so muchback<br />
to the sport at the grassroots<br />
level.’’<br />
Phillissays it is an honour<br />
and privilege to attend the<br />
event and to come home, share<br />
her experiences and showcase<br />
her skills with the hope of<br />
inspiringand motivating<br />
parentsand kids to takepart in<br />
asport that gavesomuch to<br />
her.<br />
‘‘Partnering up with Karen<br />
and In2 Golf,weshare a<br />
passion for growing asport we<br />
all love. Why not have fun<br />
doing it too?’’<br />
For those not in Hanmer<br />
Springs, somefree return<br />
transport willbeavailable.<br />
Buses will be travelling from<br />
Cheviot and Amberley,with<br />
the following pickup points:<br />
Waikari, HurunuiHotel,<br />
Culverden, Waiau and<br />
Rotherham.<br />
Spacesare limited so<br />
register for transport by<br />
Friday, <strong>September</strong> 27. Go<br />
onlinetobit.ly/in2golf to<br />
register.<br />
Mayor to send<br />
motorcade<br />
on its way<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
An amble around <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> backcountryroads on<br />
October 6will feature many<br />
classiccars.<br />
The annual <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
RuralRamble will be flagged off<br />
by Hurunui MayorWinton Dalley<br />
at Amberley from 10am.<br />
The lunchvenue is on afarm<br />
whichishome to alarge<br />
collectionofclassicand exotic<br />
vehicles, as well as aprivate<br />
museum.<br />
The public is invited to joinin<br />
and enjoy aday out on roads they<br />
may not have known existed.<br />
Participantsdon’thave to have<br />
aclassic —justaslong as their<br />
vehicle can handle backcountry<br />
roads.<br />
Registrationswillbetaken<br />
from 9am to 10.50am in St John’s<br />
Hall,Amberley. The public will<br />
get achance to view the vehicles<br />
as they travel down Osborne<br />
Road,Wineberry Ave,Courage<br />
Road,Saleyards Road, State<br />
Highway 1toBanksAve, and<br />
Douglas Roads, Amberley, before<br />
making their way on to scenic<br />
country roads.<br />
The entryfee is $15 per vehicle.<br />
People are asked to bring their<br />
own lunch, although acoffee cart<br />
with lightfood will be at the start<br />
and at lunch venues, organiser<br />
Trevor Stanley says.<br />
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Waimakariri Events<br />
OCTOBER <strong>2019</strong><br />
10<br />
OCT EVENTS<br />
SWIMMING POOLS<br />
MARKETS<br />
12th October<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Expo<br />
New Life School Events<br />
Centre, Dench’s Road<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Expo is a<br />
showcase of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s<br />
many business services and<br />
community groups. It’s achance<br />
to promote your business and<br />
create new leads and networks.<br />
“Expo Only Specials” on the day<br />
with great discounts for services<br />
you may require.<br />
20th October<br />
JD Duathlon Mandeville<br />
Mandeville Sports Centre<br />
Aduathlon, run/bike/run, for all<br />
ages starting from 9years old to<br />
elite athletes. Individual and team<br />
options available. Gotowww.<br />
jdevents.co.nz to register.<br />
22nd October<br />
Soroptimist International –<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Annual Fair<br />
Rangiora Showgrounds<br />
Come along to discover craft<br />
<br />
clothing, jewellery, cosmetics,<br />
homewares plants and garden,<br />
food and fresh produce! There is<br />
an onsite café and free parking.<br />
$5 entry per person with all<br />
proceeds donated to Violence Free<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> Project.<br />
25th –<strong>26</strong>th October<br />
Rangiora A&P Show<br />
Rangiora Showgrounds,<br />
156 Ashley Street, Rangiora<br />
Friday 25th –Equestrian events<br />
only. Saturday <strong>26</strong>th –equestrian<br />
events, livestock, home and craft<br />
competitions, family entertainment<br />
and much more! $15 for adult,<br />
$5 for children and $35 for family<br />
pass. For more information go to<br />
www.northernaandp.co.nz<br />
31st October<br />
Waimakariri Light Party<br />
Wylie Park, Kaiapoi<br />
<br />
Halloween activities that provides<br />
family-fun in asafe environment<br />
for children up to 14 years.<br />
Bouncy castle, crazy bikes,<br />
clowns, petting zoo, photobooth,<br />
<br />
train and much more! $2 entry,<br />
visit www.waimaklightparty.org<br />
for more information.<br />
31st October<br />
Christmas Country Fete<br />
Lyddington Garden, 891<br />
Mt Thomas Road, Fernside<br />
New Zealand’s biggest and<br />
most popular Fete –previously<br />
Culverden Country Fete, this<br />
wonderful day out is now right<br />
here inthe Waimakariri!! Wander<br />
around the garden while listening<br />
to live music and enjoy aunique<br />
shopping spree with products from<br />
around New Zealand such as art,<br />
furniture, jewellery, fashion, food<br />
and wine and lots more! Tickets<br />
$20, visit www.thefete.co.nz for<br />
more information and to book your<br />
tickets now!<br />
Dudley Park Aquatic Centre<br />
47 Church Street, Rangiora.<br />
Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre<br />
9Cass Street, Kaiapoi.<br />
Oxford Outdoor Aquatic<br />
Centre<br />
Burnett St, Oxford.<br />
ART EXHIBITIONS<br />
Arts in Oxford<br />
Arts in Oxford Gallery<br />
72 Main St, Oxford.<br />
Art on the Quay<br />
Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre.<br />
Chamber Gallery Rangiora<br />
Rangiora Library.<br />
Ohoka Farmers Market<br />
Every Friday, 9am -12.30pm.<br />
Ohoka Domain, Mill Rd, Ohoka.<br />
Kaiapoi Farmers Market<br />
Every Saturday, 9am -12pm.<br />
Morgan Williams Reserve,<br />
Charles St, Kaiapoi.<br />
Oxford Farmers Market<br />
Every Sunday, 9am -12pm.<br />
Main St, Oxford.<br />
Rangiora Community Market<br />
First Saturday of the month,<br />
8.30am –1pm. 353 High St,<br />
St John’sAnglicanChurch,<br />
Rangiora.<br />
Oxford Craft Market<br />
First Sunday of the month,<br />
10am -3pm. Oxford Town Hall.<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
Soroptimist<br />
Annual Fair<br />
Tuesday 22October<br />
10am to4pm<br />
Rangiora Showgrounds<br />
Revamped Format and content<br />
Crafts<br />
Collectables<br />
Food Hall<br />
Plants and Produce<br />
Proceeds tothe “ViolenceFree” <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> Project<br />
Saturday <strong>26</strong> th October<br />
Wide variety of entertainment<br />
forthe wholefamily<br />
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Find out how we help to grow and sustain<br />
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Discover events and cycleways in<br />
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10am– 3pm |12 th October <strong>2019</strong><br />
New Life School Events Centre<br />
Dench’s Road, Rangiora<br />
Admission $5 and Children Free<br />
Free Parking Cash Machine<br />
Café for Coffee and Lunch<br />
Crafts and Xmas Presents<br />
Clothing /Jewellery and Cosmetics<br />
Plants, Produce &Food and Cakes<br />
We’re excited to host the<br />
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WAIAU LODGE HOTEL<br />
24 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Advertising feature<br />
Pair determined to see hotel back to its best<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
Michelle Beri is banking on a<br />
weekend of fun and festivities<br />
to provide the foundation for<br />
the restoration of the Waiau<br />
Hotel.<br />
The Waiau Lodge Hotel<br />
Restore Rally <strong>2019</strong>, on October<br />
18 and 19, is designed to help<br />
progress work to get the<br />
accommodation side of the<br />
business running.<br />
It will be three years in<br />
November since the town was<br />
rocked by the 7.8magnitude<br />
quake. It forced the closure of<br />
the hotel, which was built in<br />
1910.<br />
Michelle says it is now time to<br />
step up efforts to get the pub<br />
open and hopes the weekend of<br />
fun, music, food, and<br />
entertainment will be well<br />
supported and help boost the<br />
restoration coffers.<br />
‘‘There have been anumber<br />
of fundraising events in Waiau<br />
since the earthquake, and it has<br />
been extremely hard to put<br />
forward our situation.<br />
‘‘But the time has come for<br />
the central hub of Waiau, the<br />
Waiau Lodge Hotel, to be<br />
bought back to her former glory<br />
with apreliminary focus on<br />
getting accommodation for<br />
those needing it when visiting<br />
Waiau.’’<br />
She also wants to see the<br />
fences that have cordoned off<br />
the hotel for about 2 1 ⁄2years<br />
come down.<br />
‘‘We have been trying to get it<br />
open for accommodation and to<br />
move back in,’’ Michelle says.<br />
‘‘We are committed to Waiau.<br />
You’ve got to see things<br />
through.’’<br />
Michelle and business<br />
partner Lindsay Collins moved<br />
to Waiau in 2015, after ‘‘a<br />
rollercoaster’’ four years in<br />
Christchurch after the 2010 and<br />
Much potential ... The bones of the Waiau Lodge Hotel have been<br />
declared good, paving the way for its restoration.<br />
PHOTOS: CLAIRE OXNAM<br />
2011 earthquakes.<br />
‘‘We are determined not to<br />
give up,’’ says Michelle, who<br />
has had atough winter with<br />
fewer people about and bills to<br />
pay, including $30,000 for the<br />
engineer’s and architect’s<br />
report, at which she is chipping<br />
away.<br />
But the good news is that the<br />
report found the old pub’s<br />
foundations to be sound and<br />
that she can be repaired.<br />
Michelle is now keen to get<br />
the report to hand so tenders<br />
can be called for prices from<br />
tradesmen for rods and ties to<br />
strengthen the building, so<br />
those attending the rally have<br />
some idea of what lies ahead in<br />
the way of costs in getting the<br />
work done.<br />
She is heartened by the local<br />
support, and to A.J. Scott for its<br />
offer of afree tradie day when<br />
the time comes to start to<br />
spruce up the hotel.<br />
Meanwhile, she and Lindsay<br />
continue to operate out of a<br />
small, temporary tavern.<br />
Michelle was sleeping in her<br />
van in the immediate aftermath<br />
of the earthquake, until alocal<br />
business offered her the use of<br />
aportable building at no cost.<br />
Lindsay sleeps in the shed.<br />
While the portable building<br />
will be leaving the site in<br />
October, Michelle has access to<br />
afamily caravan.<br />
Fundraising ... Michelle Beri, trading out of asmall, temporary tavern,<br />
says it is now time to step up efforts to get the Waiau Lodge open.<br />
Afun weekend of bands, food, games and fun is planned<br />
Bikes and trikes are all welcome at<br />
Restore Rally<strong>2019</strong>.<br />
There will be campinginapaddock<br />
on site,and aspecial back paddock for<br />
families wanting aquieterarea for<br />
their children.<br />
Festivities beginonFriday,October<br />
18, from lunchtime, with<br />
entertainment and music, heralding in<br />
aday of fun and festivities on Saturday.<br />
There will be abladeshearing<br />
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Thinking Rural Real<br />
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Longest day ... Kaiapoi High School’s cactus participants line up after pulling two fire<br />
trucks to school.<br />
PHOTO: DAVID HILL<br />
Students dig deep for<br />
gruelling challenge<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
BrothersFlynnand FletcherJohnson<br />
were relieved to complete the ‘‘longest<br />
day’’onFriday.<br />
The pair were among 22 pupilsto<br />
completeKaiapoi High School’s Cactus<br />
leadershipprogramme for term three.<br />
AfterstayingThursdaynightatthe<br />
school, the 22 pupils rose at 5am to climb<br />
Mt Grey, beforeatraining sessionat<br />
Waikuku Beach and then pulled two fire<br />
trucks fromBlue Skiesscoutcamp to the<br />
school.<br />
Once back at school theywere greeted by<br />
arousing haka from the school’skapa haka<br />
group.<br />
Head boy Flynn, aged 17, admitted there<br />
were momentswhen he wondered if he<br />
wouldcomplete it.<br />
‘‘I started pulling it 100 metresin(with<br />
the fire trucks). Ithought ‘we should be<br />
done by now,I’m stuffed’,’’ he says.<br />
‘‘Butyou just dig deep,get that stamina<br />
goingand all those mentalthingswe’ve<br />
learned throughout the term,and pulled<br />
through; and everyone played theirpart.<br />
‘‘We’re tired rightnow —it’s agreat<br />
blowout. I’m Year13, but if Iwas coming<br />
back next year I’d do it again.’’<br />
He says the programme is ‘‘a way of<br />
learning teambuilding and leadership’’.It<br />
LOST AND FOUND<br />
Thefollowing propertyhas been<br />
reported to the police as lostinthe<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> area (Rangiora<br />
unless stated). Have you seen it?<br />
Alanyard with two keysand apen<br />
drive; ared mountain bike; ablue<br />
phone wallet; fivekeys of different<br />
colours on leatherpatch key ring; a<br />
gold iPhone XS in ablackcase; a<br />
runs over eightweeks,with threetraining<br />
sessions eachweek from6.15am before<br />
school.<br />
The programme teachesdiscipline, with<br />
all participants required to endure<br />
‘‘punishments’’ if anyone is lateorgets into<br />
mischief.<br />
Fletcher, aged15, who is Year10, says<br />
he is keen to do it again.<br />
‘‘I willdefinitely be doing it again. It was<br />
an awesome experience.’’<br />
Flynn says the success of the eventis<br />
thankstothe community’ssupport, with<br />
fundraising and volunteering to help out.<br />
‘‘I knowalot of the businesses put in to<br />
support it and without that we wouldn’t be<br />
able to do thisawesome programme.<br />
‘‘Thefire service and the police give up<br />
alot of time. Lots of community people<br />
come and help, and the parents come and<br />
servebreakfast.’’<br />
Aftercompletingthe ‘‘longest day’’,<br />
Flynnsaid he was due to go ‘‘for awalk in<br />
the hills’’ over the weekend.<br />
He suggests otherpupils giveitgoas<br />
‘‘anyonecan do it’’.<br />
The Cactusprogramme has provided<br />
lifechanging outcomes for hundreds of<br />
pupils at the school since it was first<br />
offered in 2014.<br />
It is offered threetimes each year,<br />
during terms one,two and three.<br />
black wallet (Amberley), alight blue<br />
wallet(Hanmer); alaptop in ablack<br />
bag (Amberley); agold chainbracelet;<br />
aSamsung S7 phone(Kaiapoi).<br />
The following property is at the<br />
Rangiora Police Station (unless<br />
statedotherwise)looking forahome:<br />
Loppers and scissors; apeacock<br />
brooch.<br />
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Winter warmers ... Amberley Lions Club members have been busy splitting wood to aid<br />
their fundraising efforts.<br />
PHOTO: SUPPLIED<br />
Lions’ split firewood<br />
awaits summer sun<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
Alocalengineer has helped make light<br />
work of the LionsClub of Amberley and<br />
District’s firewood fundraiser.<br />
In abid to increase productivity the<br />
club has had apurposebuilt splitter and<br />
elevator made to take the heavy lifting<br />
out of the task for its 43 members.<br />
The two fancy bits of kit also helped<br />
the club address the serious challenge of<br />
meeting healthand safetystandards,<br />
while still generating income and<br />
allowing members to enjoy agreat team<br />
effort.<br />
This includes many of the female<br />
members who don gloves and hard hats<br />
to lend ahand.<br />
The clubalready has atip truck, so is<br />
now fullyequipped to get the job done<br />
and wooddelivered.<br />
All working bees are overseen by aclub<br />
appointed health and safety officer,<br />
ensuring membersreceive instructions<br />
and are monitored during workingbees.<br />
The club has aconsiderablequantity of<br />
split wooddryingfor salenext autumn.<br />
The club also donates wood to needy<br />
causes and works closely with local<br />
welfareagencies, and stackswood for<br />
older customersifneeded.<br />
The club is seeking new members.<br />
Anyone interested shouldphone (0274)<br />
381 676.<br />
Meeting to discuss water<br />
Apublic meeting will be held in the<br />
Rangiora Town Hall next month to<br />
discuss the Government’s proposed<br />
new freshwater and environment<br />
proposals.<br />
The October 3meeting was<br />
organised after<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
was notincluded in the 13<br />
consultationmeetingsscheduled<br />
nationwide this monthbythe<br />
Ministry for the Environment to<br />
discuss the proposals.<br />
Speakers will include Waikari<br />
freshwater activist, artist and<br />
author of The Water Thieves,<br />
Sam Mahon, Tuahaitara Coastal<br />
Park general managerand<br />
Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong> candidate<br />
Greg Byrnes, Forest &Bird<br />
freshwater advocate Annabeth<br />
Cohen, and Waimakariri District<br />
Mayoral candidate Michael Bates,<br />
who is alsoalongtime campaigner<br />
to banglyphosate.<br />
The meeting will begin at 6.30pm<br />
and end at 8pm.<br />
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Community<br />
support ...<br />
Scott Grainger<br />
was diagnosed<br />
in July with<br />
colon cancer,<br />
which has<br />
spread to his<br />
liver, lymph<br />
nodes and<br />
peritoneum.<br />
PHOTO:FILE<br />
Breakfastto help Scott<br />
Afundraising breakfast will be held at<br />
Rangiora’s Artisan Cafeand Bakeryon<br />
Sunday, October13, for ScottGrainger, of<br />
Rangiora.<br />
Scott was diagnosed in Julywith colon<br />
cancer,whichhas spread to his liver,<br />
lymph nodes and peritoneum.<br />
The breakfast is beingorganised by<br />
Fleur Evans, an aunt of Scott’s wife, Erin,<br />
to help support the familywhile Scottis<br />
unable to workduringhis treatment, and<br />
alsotohelp pay his medical costs.<br />
Abuffet breakfast is planned.Itwill be<br />
heldupstairs at Artisan, startingat9am<br />
and finishingat10.30am.<br />
Tickets cost $40each,with at least $20 of<br />
the ticketpricegoing to Scottand his<br />
family.<br />
Artisan staff havevolunteered their<br />
time, working for free at the event, to<br />
support the family.<br />
The buffetbreakfastwill be supplied at<br />
costbyArtisan ownerRon van Til. ‘‘A<br />
silent auctionand raffleswill alsobeheld<br />
during the breakfast,with prizes provided<br />
by localbusinesses and individuals,’’Fleur<br />
said.<br />
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Smitheram, keyboard player Mary<br />
Ruston, bassplayer Tim Wilkinson, and<br />
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KAIKOURA HOP<br />
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Aweekend with petrol in the veins<br />
Burnout ... Avehicle is<br />
shrouded in smoke during<br />
burnouts at the Kaikoura<br />
Hop.<br />
PHOTO: TAYLOR NOVIS<br />
Chequered flag ... Fonda Novis waves the flag during the<br />
burnouts.<br />
PHOTO: TAYLOR NOVIS<br />
Plenty of grunt ... This Chevrolet truck proved an eyecatcher.<br />
PHOTO: TAYLOR NOVIS<br />
Vintage ... Cars of all ages were registered for the show.<br />
PHOTO: TAYLOR NOVIS<br />
Poker, anyone? ... Doug O’Callahan gets set for the Kaikoura Hop poker run.<br />
PHOTO:TAYLOR NOVIS<br />
On display ... There were plenty of colourful cars on display.<br />
PHOTO: TAYLOR NOVIS<br />
Arriving in style ... Andy Hurst’s Ford Fairlane transported Fonda Novis to her wedding<br />
during the event.<br />
PHOTO: ROD DUNN
Bird’seye view awinner<br />
in photographic contest<br />
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Eyecatching ... Sandra Fleet’s image, Pluck was the standout entry in arecent<br />
Rangiora Photographic Competition for blackandwhite images.<br />
Sandra Fleet’s Pluck was named<br />
Champion Imageatthe Rangiora<br />
Photographic Society’s recent blackandwhite<br />
competition. She also<br />
won the Agrade section with her<br />
image.<br />
Results<br />
Best in grades:<br />
Agrade:Sandra Fleet, Pluck.<br />
Bgrade: Elena Kaltenstadler,<br />
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Couple grease the wheels of love<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
Doug O’Callahanrealises he had‘‘better<br />
shape up’’after exchanging weddingvows<br />
with his bride Fonda Novis at a Greasethemedwedding<br />
at lastweekend’s<br />
Kaikoura Hop.<br />
Chillswere multiplying as the couple<br />
dressed as the famous Grease characters<br />
Danny Zuko and Sandy Olssento<br />
exchangevows lacedwith famoussong<br />
lyrics.<br />
‘‘I had asummer blast as crazy as can<br />
be,’’ Doug saidinhis vows, while Fonda<br />
responded sayinghehad ‘‘better shape up,<br />
because Ineed aman’’.<br />
‘‘I wasn’t allowedtosay anything smart,<br />
unlessitwas alyric from a Grease song,’’<br />
he says. Doug says his bride dressed as<br />
‘‘Bad Sandy’’,wearing ‘‘a tightlittle black<br />
outfit’’,red shoes, leather jacket and the<br />
customary veil. The groom was wearing a<br />
black leatherjacket over his Kaikoura<br />
Hop Tshirt,blackjeans and flame shoes<br />
—‘‘the DannyZuko look’’.<br />
The couple had put the wordout before<br />
the big day in abid to breakthe Guinness<br />
World Recordfor most bridesmaids at a<br />
wedding, andthey were not disappointed.<br />
Atotal of 174 womeninattirefrom the<br />
rock’n’roll era chanted ‘‘tellmemore, tell<br />
me more’’ as the vowswere exchanged.<br />
‘‘We had 174 bridesmaids registered and<br />
accounted for on the day,’’ Doug says.<br />
‘‘We have all theirnamesand bitsand<br />
pieces, so we’ve just got to lodgethe<br />
paperworkand get it verified.<br />
‘‘We’ve had acrack at it, we’ve beaten<br />
the existing mark (of 168) and we got<br />
married in theend.’’<br />
Fonda arrived in aFord convertible<br />
owned by fellowKaikoura car enthusiast<br />
Andy Hurst. Mr Hurst was also on handto<br />
drive ‘‘thehopelesslydevoted’’ couple off<br />
into the sunset.<br />
‘‘He was morethan happy to highlight<br />
that Idrove offinaFord,giventhat I’ma<br />
Holdenman,’’ Doug says.<br />
He saysthis year’sKaikoura Hop will be<br />
hard to top, ‘‘but we willsee what we can<br />
dream up’’. At least1200 cars were<br />
registered for Saturday’s car showand,<br />
while therewere no official numbers<br />
available yet, he believed the crowd<br />
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32 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
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Mr Murraysays soil conditions are ideal<br />
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‘‘With the way farmingisdone these<br />
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‘‘Youcan’tbepatient like in granddad’s<br />
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sincethe beginning of August, sowing<br />
some barley and fixinguppaddocks which<br />
have been grazed over winter‘‘and putting<br />
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Now is also the time to plant fodder beet<br />
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Indoor or out? ... The carbon footprint of barn dairying has been compared to that of<br />
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Lincoln University doctoral researcher<br />
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completed astudy of 50 conventional<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> dairyfarms, including 43<br />
pastoraland seven barn systems.<br />
He estimatedthe carbon footprintsof<br />
pastoral, or grassbased, and barndairy<br />
systems based on their energy<br />
consumption.<br />
He said the difference between the two<br />
systems indicated the barnsystem had an<br />
18 percent highercarbon footprint than<br />
the pastoral system per hectare of farm<br />
area,and an 11 percent higherfootprint<br />
per tonneofmilk solids.<br />
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recent introductioninNew Zealandand<br />
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termsofthe use of energy inputs to make<br />
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34 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Challenge<br />
of leprosy<br />
Eyes for detail ... The Botanical Art Society of New Zealand president Jacquie Carran, second from right, speaks during the opening<br />
of the Botanica <strong>2019</strong> exhibition in the Chamber Gallery in Rangiora, with Brian Hoult, chairman of the Waimakariri Community Arts<br />
Council, at right.<br />
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP<br />
Combining plants and artistry<br />
By SHELLEY TOPP<br />
Anew art exhibitionopened at the<br />
ChamberGallery in the Rangiora<br />
Librarylast Sunday.<br />
Botanica <strong>2019</strong> is thework of 19<br />
amateur andprofessional artists,all<br />
members of The Botanical ArtSociety<br />
of New Zealand.<br />
‘‘The exhibits here todaycome from<br />
all over NewZealandand it is a<br />
privilege to represent so many<br />
talented amateur and professional<br />
artists,’’ thesociety’spresident,<br />
JacquieCarran, fromRangiora,said<br />
during theopening.<br />
‘‘This formofart requires<br />
discipline, patience, and skills,’’ she<br />
said. ‘‘It is steeped in history and is<br />
having aworldwide resurgence.’’<br />
TheWaimakaririCommunityArts<br />
Council chairman,BrianHoult, said<br />
it was ‘‘a delighttobeabletohostthis<br />
wonderful exhibition’’.<br />
‘‘Iknow it will be wellreceived.’’<br />
Botanica<strong>2019</strong> is on show until<br />
Thursday, October 31.<br />
The New Zealand Leprosy Foundation<br />
was recentlynotified of anew case of the<br />
disease in South <strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />
This ancient, crippling disease is still<br />
alive and well, although the World<br />
Health Organisation (WHO) declared it<br />
no longer apublic healthrisk in the<br />
Pacific region in 2000.<br />
That means fewer than one in 10,000<br />
people are supposedly at risk of catching<br />
it, but those odds are stilltoo high for<br />
Cust’s Lala Gittoes, relations manager<br />
for the foundation, which is working to<br />
eliminate leprosy altogether, here and in<br />
the islands.<br />
Leprosy has fallen off the map, she<br />
says, with so many other causes asking<br />
for donations.<br />
‘‘The thing is, you can throw so much<br />
money at education and research for<br />
diseasesthat aren’t solvable. The<br />
difference with leprosy is that, with the<br />
drugs we have now, if we act<br />
prophylactically we can eliminate it<br />
completely from the Pacific.’’<br />
The drugs for leprosy sufferers<br />
themselves are free to the foundation,<br />
but it is the drugs given to those at risk<br />
that are expensive.<br />
‘‘The way we deal with the disease has<br />
come on in leaps and bounds —wecan<br />
now protectwhole communities,’’ she<br />
says.<br />
To find out more, Lala will be speaking<br />
at the Wyllie Room, at Rangiora’sKnox<br />
Centre, on Thursday, October3,at2pm.
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By DAVID HILL<br />
An Eyrewell irrigation lake has been<br />
transformedinto an attractive<br />
recreationalresortwith riparian<br />
planting increasing biodiversity and<br />
providingahabitat for nativebirds.<br />
Geoffand Rochelle Spark started<br />
work on the dam in 2010and, while the<br />
main purpose of the lake was<br />
irrigation, recreation alsoplayed a<br />
part in the design process.<br />
‘‘Rightfrom the startwedesigned it<br />
with recreation in mind.Being500<br />
metres long and 120 metres wide,<br />
makesitsuitable for kayaking, waterskiing<br />
and swimming,’’ Geoff says.<br />
‘‘We wanted abeautiful place that<br />
we could enjoy withfamily and<br />
friends, while also providing water for<br />
irrigation.’’<br />
Geoffrecommends starting witha<br />
master plan as there are many<br />
variables to consider and theseneed<br />
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‘‘Before you dig the first hole for<br />
your dam, make sure you have adesign<br />
plan and carefully consider what<br />
otheruses you wantfor the water and<br />
the surrounding area.’’<br />
Having aplan meant the padfor the<br />
family’s lakehouse, whichwas built in<br />
2014,was laid when thedam was built<br />
whichsaved time and money.<br />
Geoffalso sought advice on riparian<br />
planting to ensurethe plants wouldn’t<br />
causeissueswiththe dam wall.<br />
‘‘We were advisedtoplant flaxes<br />
and cabbage trees.<br />
‘‘They’renativesand have a<br />
relativelysmallroot system, so they<br />
won’timpact the dam wall,whichis<br />
the key criteria for thisproject.<br />
‘‘They’realso relatively hardy and<br />
can survivewithout watering.’’<br />
Geoffand hisfamily spread the<br />
planting project over atwoyear<br />
period with the aim of using the plants<br />
to softenthe look of thedam and to<br />
enhance biodiversity.<br />
Witnessing awide rangeofbirds<br />
return to the area, along withthe<br />
surprise growth of bulrushes and<br />
grasses along the lake edge has been<br />
another positive for thefamily.<br />
‘‘Itprovidesagreat habitat for<br />
wildlife,’’ Geoff says.<br />
‘‘We’vegot ducks, swans,oyster<br />
catchers and shags hereatdifferent<br />
times of the year.<br />
‘‘The bulrushesand grasses grew<br />
along the edge of the lake on their<br />
own,which addsanatural feel to the<br />
lake.’’<br />
Workhas alsostarted on an area<br />
calledthe ‘‘duck pond’’and aplanting<br />
project to camouflage asilage bunker.<br />
The family has also hosted the New<br />
Zealand under21 kayakingteam for<br />
practice sessions andwill host the<br />
‘‘Oxmanhalf ironman’’ in December.<br />
‘‘I am very open to using the lake for<br />
public good and I’m abig fan of the<br />
benefits of fitness, so when the<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> Triathlon Club contacted<br />
me about the event it was easy to say<br />
yes.<br />
‘‘We’ll have around 300 peoplehere<br />
and I’d like to encourage local people<br />
to get involved, especially farmers and<br />
farming businesses.’’<br />
Planting project ... Geoff Spark and his<br />
family spent two summers planting native<br />
trees around the edge of their 500 metre<br />
irrigation lake.<br />
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RURAL LIFE<br />
36 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Migrant worker changes welcomed in NC<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
Local business and migrant leaders<br />
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workvisas for migrantworkers.<br />
Enterprise<strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> (ENC)<br />
business support managerMiles<br />
Daltonand Rangiorabasedmigrant<br />
advocate Bob Bolanos saythe changes<br />
are astep in the right direction.<br />
Immigration Minister Iain Lees<br />
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37 <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Dairy farmers see benefits in trees<br />
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The trend in recent yearsoffelling trees<br />
on some New Zealand dairy farmstomake<br />
way for giant irrigationpivots is changing,<br />
says Cameron Henderson.<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Federated<br />
Farmers president, who is also deputy<br />
chairman of the Waimakariri WaterZone<br />
Committee, said he planted7000 treeson<br />
his Oxford farm last winter, and planting<br />
trees is now atrend on dairy farms.<br />
‘‘There have been anumber of recent<br />
eventsthat haveencouraged more tree<br />
planting,’’ he says, citing BillionTrees<br />
funding, double fencing of boundaries for<br />
Mycoplasma bovis protection, farm<br />
environment plans and good management<br />
practice audits.<br />
The Animal Welfare Act, which says<br />
adequate sheltermust be provided for<br />
farm animals, is also likely to be afactor,<br />
as is the Dairy NZ website’s heatstress<br />
informationrecommendation to plant<br />
trees forshelter and shade.<br />
‘‘Heatstress in summer is an interesting<br />
subject here in <strong>Canterbury</strong>,’’ he says.<br />
‘‘Cowsgenerallycome under heat stress at<br />
above 21 degrees Celsius when humidity is<br />
at least 70%.’’<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> temperatures often reach<br />
above 21 degrees but humidity is generally<br />
low and there is often abreeze and ready<br />
accesstocool drinking water.<br />
Work is under way to assess heatstress<br />
in more detail, but currentguidance on<br />
dairy cow heatstress can be foundat<br />
dairynz.co.nz/animal/cowhealth/heatstress/.<br />
The website points out thatcows suffer<br />
heat stresssimilartohumans with<br />
headaches, irritability and lethargy. They<br />
will alsodecreasemilk production during<br />
these times and will seekshade, crowd<br />
Trees for the future ... <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> Federated Farmers president and deputy chairman<br />
of the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee CameronHendersononhis Oxford dairyfarm last<br />
winter, where he has been running amajor planting programme.<br />
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together to shade each other,refuse to lie<br />
down, change orientationtothe sun and<br />
stand in water, or next to troughs to try to<br />
cooldown.<br />
Earlierthis year, Cameronvisited Brazil<br />
on an agriculturalscholarship, and<br />
discovered manyfarmers there also<br />
recognisedthe importanceoftrees.<br />
‘‘Most largescale farmers we talked to<br />
understood the important role the Amazon<br />
rainforestplayed in the rainfall patterns<br />
in the country’s interior, which is vital for<br />
their agriculture, says Cameron, who<br />
points out thereislittle irrigationinland.<br />
‘‘The previous Government had<br />
introducedafantastic range of policies to<br />
protectthe rainforest and the farmers I<br />
spoke to were very proudofthe policies,’’<br />
he says.<br />
‘‘But the current Government is very<br />
different.New policieshave lead to the<br />
Amazonrainforest fires which continue to<br />
burn one month after farmers were<br />
blamedfor startingthem to clear land.<br />
‘‘The change in direction under<br />
Brazilian presidentJair Bolsonaro’s<br />
leadership has been made worsebythe<br />
trade war driving up returns for Brazilian<br />
crops and the expansion of agricultural<br />
land into forested areas. The old Brazilian<br />
policies were much stricteronmonitoring<br />
deforestation,althoughnot perfect.’’<br />
All farmers had to include acertain<br />
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The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
39<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>elitefemale<br />
middleweightboxer DebsBean has<br />
earnedashotataNew Zealandtitle.<br />
The mother of three, whoworks<br />
fulltime as anurse, willcompeteatthe<br />
New Zealandchampionships in<br />
Hasting from October1to6.<br />
Her rapid risethroughthe ranks has<br />
alsoearned her anominationinthe<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>Sportswoman of the<br />
YearAwards, thewinner of whichwill<br />
be announced on November1.<br />
She only arrivedatthe gym about 11<br />
monthsago to gether coach/manager<br />
BillNewton, who owns the<strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> Boxing Club, to train her<br />
two sons.<br />
After acoupleofsessions withthe<br />
boys, she asked Billifshe couldhavea<br />
go.<br />
He had alreadypicked up on herraw<br />
natural talent,and begandiscussing<br />
the possibility of her doingmore<br />
training and competing.<br />
‘‘She is constantly workinghardin<br />
the gym withus, training on the pads<br />
doing up to 20, threeminute rounds<br />
per session.She also works hard on her<br />
mental strength, whichisagreat<br />
attributetohave in suchademanding<br />
sport,’’ he says.<br />
He sayskeepingherself fit whenshe<br />
is not in thegym makes coachingher<br />
mucheasier,allowingthe focus to be<br />
on technique, notfitness.<br />
Billsaystheywork welltogether, but<br />
not every training sessiongoesas<br />
planned.<br />
‘‘But we alwaystake somepositive<br />
out of those notsogoodsessions, and<br />
workonthis the following session.’’<br />
After just 12 weeks training,Debs<br />
had herfirst fightinMotuekaagainsta<br />
strongexperienced boxer and lost on a<br />
split decision.<br />
Debswantedarematch,but<br />
unfortunatelyher opponent had gone<br />
overseas.<br />
Thefightstill annoysDebs,saysBill,<br />
especiallybeing unabletoget a<br />
rematch.<br />
In May she fought in the club’s<br />
Amberley tournament and wonagainst<br />
atough army opponent from the<strong>North</strong><br />
Island. She has sincebecome<br />
registered with NewZealandBoxing as<br />
an amateur boxer, andhas apathway<br />
planned forher future.<br />
Sheisonasevenfight winning<br />
streak, has wonthe Central<strong>North</strong><br />
Islandchampionshiptitle, having to<br />
fighttwice in the sameday to win,and<br />
the<strong>Canterbury</strong> titleinonly thesecond<br />
round.<br />
Bill says shehas fought out of her<br />
weightcategory against aNelsonlightheavyweight<br />
boxer,who was much<br />
more experienced. andwon on a<br />
unanimouspointsdecision.<br />
On October19she will be on the<br />
undercard at the Bowan Morgan world<br />
titlefight,alongwith five of Bill’sother<br />
good boxersfrom the <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> BoxingClub.<br />
TheLeithfield and <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
clubs, which worktogetherout of the<br />
same gyminAmberley,have29fights<br />
over the nexttwo months.<br />
‘‘We arealso holdingour own<br />
outdooreventinWaipara Domain on<br />
February29, which willfeatureboxers<br />
from bothclubs and incorporate<br />
amateur, corporateand<br />
professionals.’’<br />
Debs hopesacrackataNew Zealand<br />
championshiptitle willbring hertothe<br />
noticeofthe New Zealand selectorsso<br />
shecan get some overseas exposure.<br />
‘‘Iamexcited about the futureand<br />
can’t waittosee wherewewill be this<br />
time next year,’’ Bill says.<br />
‘‘Iamalso excitedabout Debs’ boys,<br />
whohave alsoshown abit of natural<br />
flair.’’<br />
Thegym is open Monday, Tuesday,<br />
Thursdayand Sundays.<br />
At work ... Debs Bean works out in the gym.<br />
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Paddon feels the heat of local competition<br />
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The 40thanniversary of the Ashley<br />
Forest RallySprintmade headlines<br />
for World Rally driver Hayden<br />
Paddon’srecordbreaking effort, but<br />
many observers believe the drive of<br />
the weekend belonged to local driver<br />
Matt Summerfield.<br />
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Driving his 13yearold Subaru<br />
WRX, Summerfield showed his talent<br />
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barrier on four occasions, with<br />
abest timeof56.65 seconds.<br />
Summerfield was first to run in the<br />
finalover the 1.7 kilometre course,<br />
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One small mistakewas all that was<br />
necessaryfor Summerfield to have<br />
won the eventfor afourthtime.<br />
Paddon, though, was on top of his<br />
game, scorching aroundthe course to<br />
post anew record timeof52.97sec.<br />
Rangiora’s Sean Haggerty, also in a<br />
Subaru WRX, recorded acreditable<br />
fifthplace andwas also delighted to<br />
post asub oneminute 59.86sec. Dave<br />
Ollis, of Woodend,made it into the<br />
final16but bowed out from atopeight<br />
spot.<br />
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him 17th.<br />
Sam Hurley in aMitsubishi Evo 3<br />
In form ... Matt Summerfield attacks the dipper on his way down the hill during the Ashley Forest Rally Sprint.<br />
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rally car produced avery creditable<br />
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Chris Herdman in aToyota Starlet<br />
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Oxford | 2535 Oxford Road<br />
4.41 Hectares<br />
Amazing Starter Lifestyle Block. This period villa has three<br />
bedrooms, twobathrooms andtwo spacious livingareas with<br />
decorative fireplaces.The kitchen/diningareahas alarge wetback<br />
firewith aheat transfersystem and radiators. Thereisalsothe added<br />
bonus of asunroom/playroom.Otherbuildings include separate<br />
garage with three phasepower,adetached laundry and storage area,<br />
a3bayhay barn,achicken shed, glasshouse and alarge raised<br />
garden.The eleven acresofland is fenced into fivepaddocks, with<br />
some maturetrees as well as establishing shelter. | Property ID RX2046433<br />
Price<br />
Offers over $540,000<br />
Inspection<br />
By appointment<br />
Contact<br />
Carol Thompson 027 914 2341<br />
Maurice Newell 027 240 1718<br />
Swannanoa | 24 West Denbie Lane<br />
4.01 Hectares<br />
Is Quality Important To You? Beautifully appointed four bedroom,<br />
two bathroom home, with open plan living and alarge second<br />
living area/media room. Seamless indoor/outdoor flow to the<br />
private deck, where you can barbeque or soak in the spa pool.<br />
Double internal access garage, separate laundry, separate toilet<br />
and gas hot water. High output log-burner, two heat pumps and<br />
there are eco heaters in each bedroom. Four main paddocks, a<br />
large dog run, sheep yards, astock shelter and alarge three bay<br />
barn. Good shelter, own well and water race. | Property ID RX2044461<br />
Deadline Sale<br />
Closing 4pm, Thursday<br />
10 October <strong>2019</strong><br />
(unless sold prior)<br />
Inspection<br />
By appointment<br />
Contact<br />
Maurice Newell 027 240 1718<br />
HamishAnderson 027 678 8888<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
Oxford<br />
780 Woodstock Road<br />
4.5 Hectares<br />
Deadline Sale<br />
Closing 4pm, 9October <strong>2019</strong><br />
(unless sold prior)<br />
Contact<br />
Maurice Newell 027 240 1718<br />
HamishAnderson 027 6788888<br />
Quality Home and Industrial Shed. This beautiful, 216m², three-bedroom two-bathroom home, has<br />
been built to the highest standards. Stylish designer kitchen with butler's pantry, stone top butchers block<br />
and Belling stove with 5ring gas hob. Three car internal access garage and designs available for the<br />
creation of aforth bedroom. High stud, 211m² steel framed workshop with three-phase power, anoffice<br />
and bathroom. The land comprises three main paddocks &four smaller paddocks. | Property ID RX<strong>2019</strong>476<br />
Yaldhurst | 95 Ryans Road<br />
4.67 Hectares<br />
Lifestyle Property With Unsurpassed Quality<br />
• Immaculately presented, 360m 2 two storey home<br />
• Four double bedrooms, spacious modern kitchen<br />
• Heat pump, nitestore &underfloor heating<br />
• Open-plan living, library with balcony, formal lounge<br />
• Attached three car garage with accessible loft storage<br />
• Salt treated heated pool, an outdoor spa and apaved area<br />
• 2 x3bay, fully enclosed shed and extensive workshop<br />
• Excellent horticultural soils | Property ID RX2039363<br />
Deadline Sale<br />
Closing 2pm, Friday<br />
18 October <strong>2019</strong><br />
Inspection<br />
By appointment<br />
Contact<br />
Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425<br />
Mandeville<br />
370 No 10 Road<br />
1.5 Hectares<br />
Price<br />
By negotiation<br />
Contact<br />
HamishAnderson 027 6788888<br />
Maurice Newell 027 240 1718<br />
Space In Mandeville. Expansive 289m², four-bedroom two bathroom home with two generous living areas<br />
and designerkitchenwith walk-in pantry,aswellasexcellentindoor/outdoor flowtothe pavedand sheltered<br />
barbecuearea. Master bedroom withwalk-in wardrobe and en suite. American StyleBarn, with aroller door.<br />
The 3.7 acres of land comprises three paddocks of free draining with DarnleyShallowSilty Loam soil.Water<br />
racethrough thepropertyinadditional to the2000 litres/dayfromthe councilscheme. | Property ID RX2025658<br />
James Murray<br />
027 436 8103<br />
Jenny Rouse<br />
027 314 6119<br />
Hamish Anderson<br />
027 678 8888<br />
MalcolmGarvan<br />
027 231 4425<br />
Maurice Newell<br />
027 240 1718<br />
Alan Eastwick<br />
027 447 0007<br />
Russell Clifford<br />
027 434 3122<br />
Carol Thompson<br />
027 914 2341<br />
Katy Biggs<br />
022 068 7415<br />
Licensed under REAA 2008
RURAL<br />
44 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Freshwater proposals<br />
will affect all farm types<br />
When Iwas in Britain four<br />
years ago, Londoners were<br />
celebrating the discovery of live<br />
fish in the Thames.<br />
In preceding centuries that<br />
river was used as asewer.<br />
Water quality was so bad that<br />
Small Beer was the safest for<br />
drinking, even for children.<br />
Fortunately,our waterways<br />
have and will never be<br />
degraded to this extent, despite<br />
the bad old days when potent<br />
agricultural chemicals<br />
(remember DDT) and farm<br />
waste were poureddirectly into<br />
waterways.<br />
Isuspect if water testing was<br />
carriedout as assiduously as it<br />
is today, we wouldn’thave been<br />
swimming in many lakes and<br />
rivers back in the 1960s and 70s.<br />
The intensification of<br />
agriculture, primarily due to<br />
the removal ofsubsidies in the<br />
1980s, has had significant<br />
environmental impacts, but<br />
farmers are doingtheir best to<br />
minimise these impacts.<br />
In the past 10 years, large<br />
areas of border dyke irrigation<br />
have been converted to more<br />
efficient spray irrigation,<br />
waterways have been fenced<br />
and planted,and farmers have<br />
willingly completed —and are<br />
using —Farm Environment<br />
Plans.<br />
Biological processes are<br />
never instant and there will be<br />
atime lag between this work<br />
It is important that farmers make their voices heard<br />
over current tough Government proposals for<br />
freshwater management, writes Phil Smith, adirector<br />
of Beef +Lamb New Zealand.<br />
and seeing big improvements in<br />
the quality of our water, but<br />
many of our rivers are in very<br />
good health, particularly<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>’s braided alpine<br />
rivers.<br />
The government’s proposed<br />
policies around Climate<br />
Change and Freshwater are of<br />
real concern to our sector.<br />
While it is in everybody’s<br />
interest to reduce our<br />
environmental footprint, the<br />
governmenthas failed to carry<br />
out robust economic and social<br />
analysis of the impact its<br />
policies wouldhave on farmers<br />
and rural communities.<br />
Unlike the removal of<br />
subsidies back in the 1980s,<br />
farmers won’t have the option<br />
of increasing production to offset<br />
the cost of implementingthe<br />
proposed regulations.<br />
Despite this being the busiest<br />
time of the year for rural New<br />
Zealand, it is vital we all engage<br />
in the consultation process the<br />
governmentisundertaking.<br />
While Beef +Lamb New<br />
Zealand will be making<br />
submissionsonbehalf of its<br />
farmers, it is important that<br />
individual farmers make their<br />
voices heard and our<br />
organisation has the resources<br />
to help farmersdothat.<br />
In their current form, these<br />
proposed regulations will affect<br />
all types of farming and this<br />
includesdryland, hill country<br />
farming. What is frustrating is<br />
that we are all wanting the<br />
same outcomes. We all want<br />
clean water, healthy<br />
environments, thriving<br />
biodiversity and to reverse the<br />
effects of climate change.<br />
But to achieve these<br />
outcomes, we need to be able to<br />
run economically sound<br />
businesses which support<br />
thrivingrural communities.<br />
As that old sayinggoes, ‘‘you<br />
need to be in the black before<br />
you can be green’’.<br />
Here in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>, a<br />
cold start to spring has<br />
impacted on feed cover, but<br />
ewe condition is good and rain<br />
has not impacted on lamb<br />
survival.<br />
No doubt the grass will<br />
bounce out of the ground with a<br />
few sunny days, so spare a<br />
thoughtfor Australian farmers<br />
who have had the warmest,<br />
driest winter since records<br />
began, and many are in severe<br />
ongoing drought.<br />
Volunteering<br />
IHC Volunteering<strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> is looking for<br />
volunteers.Itis an opportunity<br />
to have fun, feelgood,and help<br />
make adifference to an adult<br />
with an intellectual disability.<br />
If you would like to share the<br />
things you enjoy and are keen<br />
to find out more about<br />
volunteering, email<br />
diana.slater@ihc.org.nz or<br />
phone(027) 531 3579 for further<br />
information.<br />
Vintage machineryrally<br />
The New Zealand Vintage<br />
Machinery Club (<strong>Canterbury</strong>) is<br />
holding avintagemachinery<br />
rallyonSaturday and Sunday,<br />
<strong>September</strong>28to29, from10am<br />
to 4pm at its headquarters at<br />
Keating Park, 723 McLeans<br />
Island Road, near<br />
Christchurch. There willbe<br />
steamtractionengines, sheep<br />
shearing, wood sawing, hay<br />
making, chaffcutting,tractors,<br />
classic trucks and cars,<br />
machinery, implements,<br />
stationary engines and working<br />
demonstrations. All are<br />
welcome; bring the children.<br />
Adults: $5.<br />
Basics of baking<br />
Become amore confident<br />
bakerwith handson guidance<br />
from NickyBrooker. There will<br />
be fun making three classic<br />
recipes.Limitednumbers.<br />
10am to 12pm, It will be held on<br />
Tuesday, October 1, at<br />
Amberley.Cost:2TimeBank<br />
Hurunui credits, or $10,plus a<br />
$10 ingredients cost.<br />
Registrations: (03)314 3406 or<br />
drop an email to<br />
tbhlearningexchange@<br />
gmail.com.<br />
Sexual HealthinNZ<br />
DianeShannon, apublic health<br />
advocate who promotes sexual<br />
health, will holdaworkshop at<br />
Amberley on Wednesday,<br />
October 2, from 7pm to 8.30pm.<br />
Cost:1.5 TimeBank Hurunui<br />
credits or adonation<br />
appreciated. Registration:(03)<br />
314 3406 or email<br />
tbhlearningexchange@<br />
gmail.com.<br />
Beeswax wraps<br />
Rethink Waste educator Serina<br />
Linton will be at the Hawarden<br />
Fire Station on Thursday,<br />
October 3, to show how<br />
reusable wraps made from<br />
beeswaxsoaked fabricare easy<br />
and fun to make.BYO 100%<br />
cotton fabric, (prewashed).<br />
Donation appreciated to cover<br />
cost.RSVP to AngeWyllie, the<br />
Hawarden/Waikaricommunity<br />
connector,on(027) 524 7332.<br />
Juggling, poitwirling,bubbles<br />
Give your kids afun holiday<br />
activity that willsparktheir coordinationand<br />
dexterity. Chen<br />
Mokedwill demonstrate<br />
juggling andpoi, then show<br />
kids easy gamesbefore<br />
progressingtoteaching<br />
patterns.Belinda Meares will<br />
show how to make bubble<br />
wandsand abubble mix. It’s all<br />
at the Waikari Domainon<br />
Monday, October7,from<br />
1.30pm to 3.30pm.Cost:1.5<br />
TimeBankHurunui credits or a<br />
donation to cover materials<br />
costs. Register: (03) 314 3406 or<br />
email tbhlearningexchange<br />
@gmail.com.<br />
58,000 people live within our<br />
circulation area. Just one ad in the<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong> will be read<br />
by 46,000 of them every week!<br />
Phone<br />
03 314 8335<br />
Source 2018 Nielsen Readership research all people 10+ NCN Circulation area
CLASSIFIEDS<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
45<br />
TIDY TREES and gardens.<br />
All tree pruning,<br />
felling, hedge trimming and<br />
general gardening. Telephone<br />
Daniel 027 373 7001<br />
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Build more customers, sales<br />
and profits, phoneustoday!<br />
AmberleyOffice:<br />
119 Carters Road<br />
03 314 8335<br />
$15 per day<br />
6am to 8pm -Special conditions apply<br />
Snuggle Inn Boarding Kennels<br />
459 Fernside Road, Ph 03 313 1774<br />
BICHON HOMESTAY<br />
for smaller dogs. We look<br />
after your dog in our home.<br />
"No kennels". Phone today<br />
03 314 6110.<br />
For Sale<br />
HONEY 4kg bucket<br />
cooking honey, $30 special.<br />
Available at Gracebrook,<br />
Amberley. Telephone 03<br />
314 7076.<br />
Gardening<br />
GARDEN hedges cut to<br />
perfection. Tree & arbor<br />
work. Also spraying. Free<br />
quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or<br />
021 111 4322.<br />
LAWNMOWING,<br />
gardening, hedge trimming,<br />
section tidies, green waste<br />
removal. Call or text<br />
Megan 021 337 489. Pensioner<br />
quotes available.<br />
RangioraOffice:<br />
1st Floor, 77 -83High St<br />
03 313 2840<br />
Wanted To Buy<br />
Wanted To Buy<br />
CASH PAID for all types<br />
of scrap, farm machinery,<br />
old vehicles etc. Phone<br />
Wayne 027 749 9736, 03<br />
323 6610, Licenced Dealer.<br />
TOOLS, garden, garage,<br />
saw benches, lathes. Cash<br />
buyer. Phone 03 355 2045.<br />
DOWNSIZING? Garage<br />
sale? Cash for estate china.<br />
Please telephone 313 1878<br />
or 027 350 3963<br />
ANTIQUE BUYER visiting.<br />
Pay up to $10,000 for<br />
petrol pumps, enamel signs.<br />
Also wanting oil bottles<br />
and stands, ship portholes,<br />
ships lamps /lights, ships<br />
wheels and pulleys. Old<br />
clocks, barometers, musical<br />
instruments, violins,<br />
bugles, music boxes, roll<br />
top desks, oak picture<br />
frames, war medals,<br />
swords, bayonets, helmets.<br />
Old joiners tools, plumb<br />
bobs, scribes, planes,<br />
hammers, tool chests.<br />
Matchbox, dinky, diecast,<br />
tin plate, windup toys,<br />
money boxes. Buy single<br />
items from $50 to<br />
collections $50,000. Phone<br />
Murray 021 441 400.<br />
Old wooden wool press<br />
wanted, any condition.<br />
Ph 027 297 7563.<br />
Situations Vacant<br />
ASSISTANT VINEYARD<br />
MANAGER<br />
Terrace Edge is a small, family, organic<br />
vineyard & olive grove in the Waipara<br />
Valley, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />
We are currently looking for an experienced,<br />
enthusiastic worker to join our small team<br />
as our Assistant Vineyard Manager.<br />
For more information:<br />
info@terraceedge.co.nz<br />
2208158<br />
Situations Vacant<br />
WANTED Sewing<br />
Machinist Outworker.<br />
Sportswear manufacturer.<br />
Work from home. Pick up<br />
drop off Rangiora. Short<br />
run production. Experienced.<br />
Telephone Glenda<br />
021 560 561.<br />
Public Notices<br />
Rangiora Charitable Trust<br />
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING<br />
Wednesday, 23 rd October <strong>2019</strong><br />
4.30pm -5.30pm<br />
Town Hall Function Room<br />
Cnr King &High Streets, Rangiora<br />
All Welcome<br />
Home Services<br />
FARM or house sitter<br />
available. Country woman<br />
with many years experience.<br />
Caring for cats, dogs,<br />
poultry &horses etc. Phone<br />
027 693 7376.<br />
THE ROTARY<br />
BOOK FAIR<br />
FRIDAY 4TH &<br />
SATURDAY 5TH<br />
OCTOBER <strong>2019</strong><br />
HELP US TO DO THIS AGAIN BY<br />
DONATING BOOKS, MAGAZINES,<br />
DVDS, CDS, PUZZLES, RECORDS.<br />
IF YOU HAVE BOOKS<br />
ETC TO DONATE WE CAN<br />
COLLECT THEM.<br />
PHONE<br />
RANGIORA BOROUGH<br />
SCHOOL HALL<br />
027 472 4439<br />
DROP BOXES ARE AVAILABLE<br />
AT: CALTEX RANGIORA<br />
RANGIORA NEW WORLD.<br />
RSVP BY: Friday, 18 th October <strong>2019</strong><br />
TO: tl.ops@wellbeingnc.org.nz<br />
2208157<br />
DEPRESSION &ANXIETY<br />
RECOVERY PROGRAMME<br />
SDA Church Hall, 21 Main Street, Oxford<br />
Free info session<br />
30 th <strong>September</strong> @7pm<br />
Programme starts 7 th October @7pm<br />
Call Wilma 03 318 2836 or<br />
Text Natasha 021 0868 5351 or<br />
E-Mail DepressionAnxietyRecovery<br />
@outlook.com<br />
2208223<br />
Public Notices<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
Amendment to the<br />
Freedom Camping Bylaw 2018<br />
The Hurunui District Council has made an amendment<br />
to the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2018. The amendment<br />
limits the number of vehicles permitted at the Hanmer<br />
River Reserve, the Glenmark Domain and Scargill-<br />
Motunau Reserve. This amendment has immediate<br />
effect.<br />
Inspection and availability of copies<br />
Copiesofthe Bylaw (includingthe maps)are available:<br />
•Onthe Hurunui District Councilwebsite:<br />
https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/find/public-documents/<br />
bylaws-and-policies<br />
•Byrequest at the offices of the Hurunui District<br />
Council: 66 Carters Road,Amberley.<br />
For all enquiries please contact Customer Services on<br />
03 314 8816.<br />
2207825<br />
RE-ELECT<br />
Kirstyn<br />
BARNETT<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE OF<br />
APPLICATION FOR<br />
ON-LICENCE<br />
SECTION 101, SALE<br />
AND SUPPLY OF<br />
ALCOHOL ACT 2012<br />
Dream Project NZ Ltd<br />
has made application<br />
to the District Licensing<br />
Committee at Rangiora<br />
for the renewal of an On<br />
Licence in respect of<br />
the premises situated at<br />
76 Main Street, Oxford<br />
known as Indian Hut<br />
Restaurant.<br />
The general nature of the<br />
business conducted (or to<br />
be conducted) under the<br />
licence is Restaurant.<br />
The days on which and<br />
the hours during which<br />
alcohol is (or is intended<br />
to be) sold under the<br />
licence are Mon - Sun,<br />
11.30am -10.30pm.<br />
The application may be<br />
inspected during ordinary<br />
office hours at the office<br />
of the Waimakariri District<br />
Licensing Committee<br />
at 215 High Street,<br />
Rangiora.<br />
Any person who is entitled<br />
to object and who wishes<br />
to object to the issue of<br />
the licence may, not later<br />
than 15 working days after<br />
the date of the publication<br />
of this notice, file anotice<br />
in writing of the objection<br />
with the Secretary of<br />
the Waimakariri District<br />
Licensing Committee<br />
at Private Bag 1005,<br />
Rangiora.<br />
No objection to the<br />
renewal of alicence may<br />
be made in relation to a<br />
matter other than amatter<br />
specified in section 131<br />
of the sale and supply of<br />
alcohol act 2012<br />
This is the first publication<br />
of this notice.<br />
2209605<br />
Linking<br />
community<br />
with council<br />
AuthorisedbyKBarnett23Davis Rd, RD1,<br />
Rangiora Ph: 021 312 230<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE OF<br />
APPLICATION FOR ON<br />
AND OFF LICENCES<br />
SECTION 101, SALE<br />
AND SUPPLY OF<br />
ALCOHOL ACT2012<br />
Fresca Ltd has made<br />
application to the District<br />
Licensing Committee at<br />
Rangiora for the renewal<br />
of an On and Off Licence<br />
in respect of the premises<br />
situated at 188 High St,<br />
Conway Lane known as<br />
Fresca Mediterranean.<br />
The general nature of the<br />
business conducted under<br />
the licence is Cafe and<br />
Grocer.<br />
The days on which and the<br />
hours during which alcohol<br />
is sold under the licence<br />
are Monday -Sunday8am<br />
-11pm.<br />
The application may be<br />
inspected during ordinary<br />
office hours at the office<br />
of the Waimakariri District<br />
Licensing Committee at<br />
215 High Street, Rangiora.<br />
Any person who is entitled<br />
to object and who wishes<br />
to object to the issue of<br />
the licence may, not later<br />
than 15 working days after<br />
the date of the publication<br />
of this notice, file anotice<br />
in writing of the objection<br />
with the Secretary of<br />
the Waimakariri District<br />
Licensing Committee<br />
at Private Bag 1005,<br />
Rangiora.<br />
No objection to the<br />
renewal of alicence may<br />
be made in relation to a<br />
matter other than amatter<br />
specified in section 131<br />
of the Sale and Supply of<br />
Alcohol Act 2012.<br />
This is the second<br />
publication of this notice.<br />
This notice was first<br />
published on the 19th<br />
<strong>September</strong> <strong>2019</strong>.<br />
2207162<br />
2208143<br />
Public Notices<br />
ARTHURS PASS PREDATOR<br />
CONTROL OPERATION<br />
The Department of Conservation (DOC) intends to aerially<br />
apply cereal pellet baits containing sodium fluoroacetate<br />
(1080). This predator control operation is being<br />
undertaken to protect the nationally critical orange-fronted<br />
kākārikiand the nationally vulnerable great spotted kiwi.<br />
Description of the area.<br />
The Arthurs Pass operational area is located between<br />
Arthurs Pass and Lake Sumner and is made of parts<br />
of Arthurs Pass National Park and, Lake Sumner and<br />
Otira-Kopara Forest Parks. It includes the headwater<br />
catchments of the Taramakau, Trent and Tutaekuri Rivers<br />
on the West Coast from near Aitkens and extends to the<br />
edges of Lakes Sumner and Mason in the northwest in<br />
the Hurunui River. The boundary then extends south<br />
eastward to include the Hurunui South Branch,<strong>North</strong> Esk,<br />
Poulter and Hawdon Rivers near Bealey Spur.<br />
It encompasses parts of, or all of, the Kaimata and Aicken<br />
Ranges on the West Coast and the Savannah, Poulter,<br />
Dampier, Polar and Crawford Ranges on the East Coast.<br />
Method of control<br />
Cereal baits containing the pesticide 1080 will be distributed<br />
by helicopter over the above area. The 1080 baits are<br />
cylindrical pellets approximately 2-3 cm long, cinnamonlured<br />
and dyed green. The 1080 operation will be preceded<br />
by an application of non-toxic prefeed baits. The non-toxic<br />
prefeed baits are 2cmlong and are not dyed.<br />
Warning signs will be placed at all normal entry points to<br />
the area and all huts within the area immediately prior to<br />
the 1080 operation. Always remember when in the area:<br />
• DO NOT touch bait<br />
• WATCH CHILDREN at all times<br />
• DO NOT eat animals from this area<br />
• DO NOT allow DOGS access to animal carcasses<br />
Observe these rules whenever you see warning signs<br />
placed at the public access ways in the above area.<br />
Please call the National Poisons Centre for details<br />
regarding sodium fluoroacetate (1080) –Ph. 0800 764<br />
766.<br />
Commencement Date<br />
Application of non-toxic pre-feed bait is followed by<br />
application of 1080 bait. Toxic bait application will take<br />
place on or after 23 <strong>September</strong> <strong>2019</strong>.The actual date of<br />
bait application will depend on the availability of periods of<br />
suitable weather.Please note this operation is made up of<br />
different operational areas.<br />
For further information contact Vector Control Services<br />
0508 141 <strong>26</strong>8 during business hours.<br />
Adetailed mapofthe treatment area may be viewed at the<br />
Department of Conservation Rangiora office(8amto4.30<br />
pm Monday toFriday) or viewed online:<br />
https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/pests-and-threats/<br />
methods-of-control/1080/<br />
and<br />
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/things-to-do/<br />
hunting/pesticides/<br />
2208147<br />
Kaiapoi Christadelphians<br />
“The Key ofKnowledge ..“(Luke 11:52)<br />
DEAD SEA SCROLLS -<br />
REAL EVIDENCE THAT<br />
THE BIBLE IS TRUE<br />
It is reassuring to most people to have evidence of proof<br />
for belief in asubject. This gives substance, and the<br />
Bible is no different. It speaks as being the word of God,<br />
but knowing this would be disputed God gave fulfilling<br />
prophecy over generations, and archaeological evidence<br />
of it’s veracity. The dead sea scrolls have been amajor<br />
endorsement of the book called the Bible.<br />
DVD presentation -Sunday 29th <strong>September</strong>,7.00pm<br />
Kaiapoi Community Centre, 24 Sewell Street<br />
Forinformation ph. 03 352 5453<br />
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CLASSIFIEDS, TRUSTED TRADES &PROFESSIONAL SERVICES<br />
46 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Public Notices<br />
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ONE COMMUNITY TRUSTEE<br />
FOR THE KATE VALLEY LANDFILL COMMUNITY TRUST<br />
The Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust is seeking nominations for one community<br />
trusteefrom the Waipara Community Area.<br />
The principal task of this charitable Trust is to distribute funds provided byTranswaste<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>for purposesthat are beneficial to people whoseprincipal place of residence<br />
is within the contributing area to the Waipara School (the Community Area). This<br />
includes funding community activities or facilities in any location that are capable of<br />
conferring such benefit.<br />
In the event of more than one nomination being received, apublic meeting will be held<br />
in the Waipara Memorial Hall on Monday, 18 November <strong>2019</strong>. Voting willbeopen from<br />
6:30pm-7:30pm. Avote will take place to elect one trustee who will be appointed for<br />
aterm ofthree years. It will be arequirement of those wishing to vote to be present on<br />
the night of this election meeting and to sign aregisterstating their nameand address in<br />
order that eligibility to vote can be assessed.Noproxy/absentee votes will be accepted.<br />
The KateValleyLandfill CommunityTrust is made up of three Communitytrustees,one<br />
Amberley trustee and two Settlor’s trustees.<br />
Who Can Be Nominated?<br />
Any personover the age of 18 whose principalplace of residenceiswithin the Waipara<br />
Community Area identified on the plan in the Trust Deed.<br />
Who Can MakeaNomination?<br />
Any person over the age of 18 whoprincipalplace of residence is within the Community<br />
Area and whose name and address appears on the applicable current electoral roll.<br />
How Can aNominationBeMade?<br />
Writtennotice in the formof aletter of nomination is required. This must:<br />
•Contain the full nameand residential address of the personmakingthe nomination,<br />
and that person’s dateofbirth and signature.<br />
•Contain asigned statement of willingness to serve as atrustee from the person<br />
nominated, together with his/her fullname, dateofbirth and residentialaddress.<br />
•Be complete in all respects and be receivedby The Secretary,Kate Valley Landfill<br />
CommunityTrust, POBox 96, Amberley 7441 on or before the closingdate of<br />
Friday, 25October <strong>2019</strong>.<br />
More Information<br />
Enquiries can be directed to SecretaryKVLCT@gmail.com<br />
Official complaints must be madetothe Secretarynolaterthan 5days after the election<br />
resultsannounced.<br />
Acopy of the Kate Valley Landfill CommunityTrust Deed can be requested by phoning<br />
0800 TRANSWASTE(872 679).<br />
2198184<br />
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The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
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DENTURE CLINIC<br />
Concrete<br />
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2047298<br />
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WINDOW MARKETPLACE<br />
•New &Used<br />
•Timber&Aluminium<br />
•Windows &Doors<br />
8am-5pmWeekdays<br />
8am-2pm Saturday<br />
215 Waltham Rd,Sydenham<br />
Ph (03) 3796159 info@windowmarket.co.nz<br />
Fax(03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz<br />
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RANGIORATOYOTA<br />
WHY BUY ANEW VEHICLE FROM US?<br />
UPFRONT HAGGLE FREE PRICES ON ROAD COSTSINCLUDED SETOFFLOOR MATS INCLUDED CAPPED PRICE SCHEDULED SERVICING*<br />
4YEARS AA ROADSIDE ASSIST EXTENDED WARRANTYLOYALTY BENEFITSWITH SERVICING* 7DAY MONEYBACKOPTION*<br />
GET GREATTOYOTAVALUE WITH<br />
3YEARS<br />
FREESERVICING<br />
ON SELECTED MODELS *<br />
SHH... YOU HAD<br />
ME AT TOYOTA<br />
VALUE<br />
INCLUDES<br />
ON-ROAD<br />
COSTS<br />
5 YEARS<br />
WARRANTY *<br />
*IF SCHEDULED<br />
SERVICING IS MET<br />
5 YEARS<br />
ROADSIDE<br />
ASSISTANCE<br />
4 YEARS<br />
FREEWOF<br />
CHECKS<br />
FINANCIAL<br />
SERVICES<br />
Visit us at www.toyota.co.nz/rangiora-toyota<br />
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*Warranty only validated ifscheduled servicing is met. Free servicing is for 3years, or 45,000km, whichever occurs first. Offer ends 30<strong>September</strong> <strong>2019</strong>. Prices and specifications are subject tochange at any<br />
time. The advertised Toyota Driveaway Price (TDP) isfor the vehicle only, ORC and GST included. For full terms and conditions visit our website, www.toyota.co.nz<br />
SPECIAL<br />
2008 Toyota Ractis<br />
•1.5LPetrolAuto,<br />
•57,400kms<br />
•Keyless,Cruise Control<br />
WAS$9,995<br />
NOW ONLY<br />
$<br />
7,995<br />
2009 Toyota Wish<br />
•1.8LPetrolAuto<br />
•Only 65,500km,7-seater<br />
•ClimateAir,Alloys<br />
• Only 58,000km!<br />
$65p/w –total cost $16,813<br />
•ReverseCamera, 7airbags $ 13,995<br />
2005ToyotaFielder<br />
•1.5LPetrolAuto<br />
WAS$9,995<br />
NOW ONLY<br />
$<br />
8,995<br />
2017 Corolla GX<br />
•1.8LPetrolAuto,<br />
•Only 55,000kms,<br />
•Reversecamera,Bluetooth<br />
WAS$19,995<br />
NOW ONLY<br />
$<br />
18,995<br />
2007ToyotaVitz<br />
•1.3LPetrolAuto, 5-door<br />
•ClimateControl<br />
•Keyless Entry &Start<br />
WAS$9,995<br />
NOW ONLY<br />
$<br />
8,995<br />
2014 Toyota Aqua Hybrid<br />
•1.5LPetrolAuto<br />
•USB,Bluetooth<br />
•ClimateAir<br />
$<br />
15,995<br />
Only3.9L/100kms ( , Combined)<br />
2013Toyota Aqua<br />
•1.5LHybridPetrolAuto,<br />
•Parking Sensors<br />
•Bluetooth<br />
$<br />
15,995<br />
$74p/w –total cost $19,142<br />
2008 Toyota Ractis<br />
•1.3LPetrolAuto,<br />
•74,900kms<br />
•Keyless,Climate Air<br />
WAS$8,995<br />
NOW ONLY<br />
$<br />
7,995<br />
2018 Toyota Yaris GX<br />
•1.3LPetrolAuto, ReverseCamera<br />
•NZNew<br />
$<br />
•Only 24,650km 17,995<br />
$83p/w –total cost $21,470<br />
2007CorollaAuris<br />
•1.8LPetrolAuto<br />
•ReverseCamera $<br />
•Alloys, Low km 9,995<br />
$56p/w –total cost $14,485<br />
<strong>2019</strong> Corolla ZR Hybrid<br />
•1.8LPetrolAuto<br />
•4.2Lper 100km<br />
Ex-Demo<strong>2019</strong>CorollaSX<br />
WAS$36,995<br />
•2.0LPetrolAuto, Satnav,<br />
NOW ONLY<br />
•Toyota SafetySense $<br />
•Less than100kms! 30,995<br />
$163p/w –total cost $42,415<br />
$140 p/w –total cost $36,598<br />
•Leather/Suede, Ex-demo $ 35,995<br />
2013Toyota<br />
Townace Liteace<br />
•1.5LPetrolAuto, 2Seater<br />
WAS$15,995<br />
NOW ONLY<br />
•ElectricWindows,Air con $ 13,995<br />
$65 p/w – total cost $16,813<br />
Ex-Demo 2018 Toyota HiluxS 2012 Toyota Hiace<br />
2016 ToyotaRav4Limited<br />
•2.8L TurboDiesel Manual 2WD<br />
•2.0LPetrolAuto, 5-door<br />
•2.0LPetrolAuto2WD<br />
•Alloys<br />
$ •Short WheelBase<br />
•ReverseCamera 33,495<br />
$ •Sunroof,Leather, Satnav<br />
•High Roof 24,995<br />
$<br />
•Only 30,300km 34,995<br />
$152 p/w –total cost $39,505<br />
$114 p/w – total cost $29,6 616<br />
$158 p/w – total cost $41,251<br />
2016 HiluxSRPre-Runner<br />
•2.8LTurbo Diesel 2WDAuto<br />
•Reversecamera $<br />
•Bluetooth 32,995<br />
$146 p/w –total cost $38,9<strong>26</strong><br />
2012LandCruiser200VX<br />
•4.5LTwin Turbo Diesel, 8-Seater<br />
•Leather,Satnav<br />
•Towbar<br />
$<br />
67,995<br />
2012 LandCruiser 200Limited<br />
•4.5LTwin Turbo Diesel<br />
•Sunroof,KDSS<br />
•Rear entertainment<br />
$<br />
74,995<br />
*Allbased on a10% depositover60months, withaninterestrateof10.75%. Weekly payments.<br />
Percival Street,Rangiora.Ph(03)313-8186any time •www.rangiora.toyota.co.nz<br />
FINANCIAL<br />
SERVICES<br />
2013LandCruiser200VXLtd<br />
200VXL d 2015LandCruiser200VXLtd<br />
200VXLtd<br />
•4.5LTwin Turbo Diesel,<br />
•4.5LTwin Turbo Diesel<br />
•Sunroof,KDSS<br />
•KDSS, Faceliftmodel<br />
•7-Seater,Satnav<br />
•PearlWhite<br />
$<br />
77,995<br />
$<br />
94,995<br />
2015LandCruiserPradoLimited<br />
•2.8L TurboDiesel Auto<br />
•KDSSSuspension,<br />
•Sunroof,Leather $<br />
59,995<br />
$272 p/w –total cost $70,860<br />
FINANCE&INSURANCEAVAILABLE<br />
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