North Canterbury News: October 03, 2019

Thursday, October 3, 2019 | Issue 866 | www.starnews.co.nz 

Caterpillar migration 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

and MARK PRICE 

Truckloads of New Zealand’s 

agriculturalhistory wound its 

way out of asecret locationnear 

Waiau, North Canterbury, last 

weekend. 

The 20 trucks in the Wanakabound 

convoywere loaded with 

vintageheavy machinery, the 

productofthe world’s biggest 

constructionequipment 

manufacturer, Caterpillar. 

They are destined for display 

at the Wheels at Wanaka show. 

Ben Gough and Gina 

Satterthwaite had held the 

collection forsix years. 

‘‘The intention has always been 

to keep the collectiontogether,’’ 

Gina says. 

‘‘That is why Ben and I 

purchased it from Lindsey Willis 

in Rotorua. 

‘‘The collection is uniquely 

Kiwi and reflects the 

contribution the Caterpillar 

brand and the Gough Group have 

made to the development of New 

Zealandinfrastructure and 

farming. 

‘‘We’redelighted apiece of our 

family legacy willbepreserved.’’ 

The Gough Group has been 

buying and servicing Caterpillar 

equipment since1932. It is the 

oldest dealershipoutside of the 

United States,and thesecondoldest 

in the world. 

Gina says every significantcivil 

constructionprojectover many 

decadeshas usedCaterpillar 

machinery and it has helped 

shape the South Island. 

Those who operated and 

preserved it recognised an 

important part of New Zealand’s 

history. 

The collection of 35 machines, 

between60and 90 years old,have 

been in storagefor around six 

years while their future was 

contemplated. 

Caterpillar collection heads south ... The great grandchildren of Tracey and Peggy Gough, the founders of the Gough Group, from left, Harriet 

Gough, Georgia Satterthwaite, Sam Gough, Jack Satterthwaite and Thomas Gough, sit atop aD8bulldozer. 

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Gina had considered opening a 

museumherself, but in the end 

decided Wheels at Wanaka was 

alreadyset up, and it was 

somewherewhere the 

equipment wouldbelooked after 

and enjoyed. ‘‘We wanted to 

share them and not hidethem 

away in ashed. They should be 

enjoyed,’’ she says. 

Wanakacollector and Wheelsat 

Wanaka show generalmanager 

Allan Dippie, who acquired the 

machines, sent trucks north over 

the weekendtocollect them. 

They are now safely in Wanaka 

where he plans to have them all 

in workingorder for his next 

show duringEaster 2021. 

Some are in good condition 

and were running, while others 

neededliftingontothe 

transporters. 

Among them is one of the only 

two remaining Russell graders in 

the world, and arare Speeder 

dragline. 

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Caterpillar collection heads south 

From Page 1 

‘‘We’re trying to showcase the 

history of Caterpillar in New 

Zealand and the tremendous 

things that were achieved 

with Caterpillars both on 

farms and on the big projects 

that happened to make the 

country what it is,’’ Mr Dippie 

says. 

Some of the machines have 

been restored to asnew 

condition, but Mr Dippie said 

others would be left with 

their dents and scratches. 

‘‘If you find agood original 

machine, the thought 

nowadays is to leave it like 

that because there’s alot of 

history you see in that 

machine —all the scrapes it’s 

had. 

‘‘Some of them got into 

terrible predicaments —they 

were pretty fearless some of 

those early guys.’’ 

Lindsay Willis, aforestry 

contractor and the man 

responsible for the 

collection, started saving as 

much as he could after 

becoming concerned vintage 

equipment was being 

scrapped. 

He began restoring aCat 22 

and overtime amassed alarge 

collection of vintage Cat 

machinery which he housed 

in a1500 square metre 

building in Rotorua. It was 

officially endorsed by 

Caterpillar Incorporated and 

Goughs NZ. 

The New Zealand 

Caterpillar Experience 

museum was officially 

opened in Rotorua in 2006 by 

Mr Willis. The collection was 

later bought by the Goughs. 

Museum pieces ... The collection has been in the 

Gough family for six years. 

It’s better in yellow ... Jack Satterthwaite at the controls of one of the Caterpillars. 

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Tributes flow for outgoing mayor 

By DAVID HILL 

David Ayershas beenhailed as 

‘‘a gentle, logical voice’’ who 

led Waimakariri’s earthquake 

recovery. 

Tributes flowed at the 

Waimakaririmayor’s farewell 

function at the Rangiora RSA 

on Friday, with special 

mentiongivenfor the support 

of his wife,Marilyn. 

Mr Ayers will retireon 

October12, after 36 years in 

local government, including 

the last nineasmayor, leading 

the Waimakariri district it its 

recovery fromthe 2010 and 

2011 earthquakes. 

Minister for Greater 

Christchurch Regeneration, Dr 

Megan Woods, said the 

enormity of the challengeof 

stepping up as mayor just a 

month after theSeptember 

2010 earthquake ‘‘must have 

been overwhelming’’. 

She praised Mr Ayers’ 

leadership in preparing the 

Waimakariri Residential Red 

Zone RecoveryPlan,which 

provided ablueprint for 

developing the AvonOtakaro 

River Corridor Regeneration 

Plan, whichwas signed off 

recently. 

She said Mrs Ayers’ lovefor 

her communitywas ‘‘justas 

strong’’ and ‘‘you will be 

missed just as much’’. 

WaimakaririMPMatt 

Doocey shared some words 

from former Earthquake 

Recovery MinisterGerry 

Brownlee. 

‘‘Youled the councilwith a 

considered approach, you 

worked collaborativelywith 

CERA (the Canterbury 

Earthquake Recovery 

Authority)and you always did 

what was bestfor the 

Waimakariri district.’’ 

Mr Doocey saidofMr Ayers: 

‘‘Yourespected youroffice, 

whileremaining 

approachable.’’ 

Deputy Mayor Kevin 

Felstead said Mr Ayers had 

worked tirelessly to get the 

best possible outcome for the 

district after the earthquakes. 

‘‘When Iwas first elected to 

counciltherewas atension 

between Rangiora and 

Kaiapoi, but that has quickly 

eroded underDavid’s 

leadership, as he has been a 

veryinclusive mayor.’’ 

Mr Ayers said he was just 

one leader in ‘‘a community of 

leaders’’. 

‘‘Inthis context Ialways see 

myself as part of amuch wider 

context, with you and allthe 

people out there in thewider 

community.’’ 

He said the responsibilities 

of amayor can vary daily. ‘‘I 

remember being at ahighpowered 

meeting at the 

Praise for 

mayor ... 

Minister for 

Greater 

Christchurch 

Regeneration, 

Dr Megan 

Woods, 

seated at left, 

paid tribute to 

David and 

Marilyn Ayers. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

Canterbury Club in Christchurchplanningthe 

futureof 

Greater Christchurchand then 

later that day chasing aftera 

runaway rooster in Blackett 

Street.’’ 

His most emotional moment 

as mayorwas at ameetingin 

Kaiapoi just after the earthquakes, 

when Waimakariri 

DistrictCouncil engineer Gary 

Boot announced thatsewage 

was no longer being flushed 

into the Kaiapoi River and the 

audience cheered. ‘‘That 

showedthat even though the 

peoplewere doing it hard, the 

river was important too.’’ 

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Ayers reflects on 36 years of challenges 

By DAVIDHILL 

Outgoing Waimakariri Mayor 

DavidAyers would like to see 

barriersreduced to encourage 

more diversityaroundcouncil 

tables. 

Mr Ayers, who retires on 

October 12 after acareer in 

localgovernment spanning36 

years, says it is getting harder 

for young people to serve in 

localpolitics. 

‘‘Thework of acouncilloris 

much harder than it used to be 

and it’s getting very difficult to 

be acouncillor and haveajob 

or run abusiness or afarm,’’ 

he says. ‘‘And to me that’s 

the biggest barriertohaving 

more diversityaroundthe 

council table. 

‘‘Across the whole local 

governmentsector,reducing 

those barriers should be seen 

as something to be considered 

with some urgency.’’ 

Mr Ayerssaidhenever 

lookedonlocal government as 

acareer. ‘‘Itwas something 

extra Idid’’hesaid, because it 

did not have high job security, 

being three yearsatatime. 

‘‘You can’tassume youwill be 

reelected’’. 

For him, the mayoralty was 

somethinghecould do when 

he retired from his career as a 

teacher and deputy principal. 

‘‘That’s aquestionfor a 

younger mayor. Do you do it 

for30years, or do you suspend 

your careerfor three, six, nine 

or 12 years? 

‘‘And do you simply go back 

to your career,orcan you go 

back to your career?’’ 

He says the community and 

itspriorities havechanged 

significantly over the last36 

years and he has had to 

change with it. 

Thirtysixyears ago climate 

change wasnot talked aboutas 

much ‘‘and the questionof 

human impact wasn’t widely 

understood’’, but it is likely to 

be the dominant issue for the 

incoming council. 

As he geared up for his last 

ordinary council meeting, Mr 

Ayers said the atmosphere 

around the council table had 

usually beenfriendly. 

‘‘There havebeen times of 

tension, but certainlyinthe 

lastnine years Ihaven’t found 

chairing the councildifficult. 

‘‘It’s been arewarding 

experiencehavingavarietyof 

people around the table and 

sitting with people who care 

about their community.’’ 

LastFriday, on the day of 

the studentled climatestrike, 

Mr Ayers said he wondered 

how many of his council 

colleagues had attendeda 

protestordemonstration. 

‘‘I have been in lots,’’ he 

recalled. 

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Bylaw looks to tackle 

nuisance properties 

By RACHAEL MACDONALD 

When is ashipping container useful 

storage or an unwelcome eyesore? Is a 

rooster awelcome or an unwelcome 

addition to the street? 

And how long is too long when it comes 

to keeping your lawn down? 

Anew bylaw being considered by the 

Waimakariri District Council aims to 

address untidy properties and nuisance 

behaviour in communities in the 

district. 

Issues listed under the framework of 

the proposed bylaw include unkempt 

properties, hoarding, keeping 

inappropriate livestock in urban areas, 

and acting in away that otherwise 

constitutes ageneral nuisance. 

The depositing, storage, or 

accumulation of waste, compost, 

manure, or offal, for example, is in there, 

as well as the storage or use of shipping 

containers, vehicles, vehicle bodies or 

parts, caravans, or motorhomes. 

The proposed bylaw is the result of 

changes in national legislation, says 

council resource management planner 

Garry Blay. 

‘‘Fire hazards are no longer currently 

addressed by council, which limits 

opportunities to control long grass, in 

terms of fire risk, in the summer. And 

overgrown properties can also create a 

habitat for vermin, which can be ahealth 

hazard,’’ he says. 

However, it is also about about 

aesthetics and amenity; how people, 

animals and items on properties are 

interfering with the peace, comfort, or 

convenience of neighbours. 

‘‘We talked to council staff about the 

issues we might need to consider under 

abylaw like this,’’ Garry says. 

‘‘We also consulted with other 

councils around the country about what 

they have put in place and whether there 

are measures they have taken that might 

work for us.’’ 

He says that, if passed, the bylaw will 

be ratified by the council under the 

powers bestowed by the Local 

Government Act 2002, the Health Act 

1956, and the Litter Act 1979. 

It is envisioned that acomplaint under 

the new bylaw would trigger a 

reasonable investigation, followed by a 

monitoring and enforcement response, 

starting with atalk with the property 

owner to develop astrategy to resolve 

the issue. 

If the problem remained unaddressed, 

council staff might end up 

going out to mitigate the situation, with 

any resulting costs passed on to the 

property owner. 

Alast resort would be conviction 

under the Local Government Act, 

resulting in afine, Garry says. 

The consultation process closes on 

October 21, with public hearings taking 

place in December. Anyone making a 

submission has the opportunity to be 

heard by the council’s hearing panel in 

an open meeting, and can make that 

request in their submission. 

‘‘We want to know whether the whole 

exercise is necessary or relevant to the 

district, whether there are too many or 

too few items on the list, and whether 

they are the right ones,’’ Garry says. 

The proposed bylaw can be viewed on 

the council’s website at 

waimakariri.govt.nz. 

New location ... Fi Sidey, thirdfrom left, the owner of Fi’s Flowers ’n’ Art, with her staff, 

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Fi headsfor High Street 

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Fi’s Flowers ’n’ Art has moved from 

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Menswear buildinginHigh Street. 

The specialistflorist business has 

been trading from ConwayLane for 

threeyears, and froma‘‘tiny shop’’in 

Good Street foreight years before that. 

However, owner Fi Sidey wanted bigger 

premises to expand her business. 

She opened her new shop at 156 High 

Street last Monday. 

Fi also wantedtoprovide her team 

with abigger workspace.‘‘To have more 

room for my team to workisour first 

pointofcall, and to expandour giftware, 

develop agarden section with more 

indoor plants and topiaries.’’ 

Aprivatearea for bridal and 

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developed andFialso plans to offer 

floral art night classes. 

The storewas stopping shoppers in 

their tracksonopening day. 

The SparksMenswearbuilding, 

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Alarge crowd turned out for the 

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STUART SMITH MP FOR KAIKOURA 

Water plan ‘short-sighted’ 

Water is aboth acritical strategic asset 

and asource of recreation in New 

Zealand, and we all knowitmust be 

abundant, healthy, clean and costeffective. 

While National encourages the 

constant improvement of our waterways, 

the recent proposalsfrom the 

Governmentonfreshwater are shortsighted, 

and destined to have perverse 

effects on our primary sector and wider 

economy. 

These wideranging proposals will 

limit the flexibilityofNew Zealand 

farmers to adjusttomarket conditions 

and change their land use,including 

dairy conversions. 

North Canterbury is agreat example of 

flexible land use but these proposals will 

impactfarmers’ ability to diversify in 

future. 

But this is not just afarmingissue,it’s 

aNew Zealand issue and urban 

ratepayers would stand to bear a 

significant cost. 

Iunderstand that, in Christchurch,the 

cost could be in the hundreds of millions, 

while in smaller centres, the costs of 

compliant sewage schemes are likely to 

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afford. 

Solving such issues,whichare also 

likely to be present in North Canterbury’s 

smaller communities, will cost big 

money, with only asmall number of 

ratepayers to cover the bill. 

The millions of dollars thatittook to 

repair the earthquake damageto 

Kaikoura’ssewer and wastewater 

infrastructure gives agood idea of the 

true costs communities may face. 

In all likelihood, councils will consider 

thesebills too high, yet everyone expects 

farmers to act and changeovernight. 

Nationalestablishedacomprehensive 

NationalPolicy Statementwhile in 

Government and worked alongside our 

primary sector to clean our waterways, 

whichhave been steadily improving,as 

shownbythe Government’s own data. 

Alargepart of this is the hugeamount 

of work farmers have already done to 

improve water quality. 

We shouldbeencouraging sustainable 

growth for our industriesand 

communities, not stiflingourselves with 

costly regulations in the name of political 

ideology. 

Voters proving tardy 


Electors across North 

Canterbury are being tardy in 

returning their postal votes to 

help shape their local 

councils. 

Voters have until noon next 

Saturday, October 12, to make 

their vote count. 

Only 11.22 percent of voters 

in the Waimakariri district 

had voted as of Tuesday, well 

down on the 14.34% who had 

voted at this stage in the 2016 

election. 

In the Kaikoura district, 

where there is only amayoral 

election for the local council, 

just 15.64% have voted, 

compared to 23.40% three 

years ago. 

In Hurunui, there has been 

abit more interest, with a 

16.76% voter turnout to date, 

which is down only slightly on 

the total at the same time in 

2016, when 17.02% had voted. 

The low turnout to date is in 

spite of electors being asked 

to vote for anew mayor in all 

three districts, where the 

incumbents are standing 

down. 

The largest turnout to date 

in the Waimakariri district is 

in the RangioraAshley ward 

(12.57%). 

In the OxfordOhoka ward 

10.50% have voted, while 

10.03% have posted their 

votes in the Kaiapoi 

Woodend ward. 

The new east ward of the 

Hurunui district has pulled 

the most returns —19.84%. In 

the west ward 16.80% have 

voted, while in the south ward 

15.19% have returned their 

voting papers. 

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Bureaucrats should shoulder blame 

Dear Editor, 

Thoseofthe postRogernomics 

generation who ‘‘vent their 

spleen’’ at the farming 

community, blaming them for a 

multitude of environmental sins, 

especially water quality, are 

sadlyinneed of arecent history 

lesson. So here goes! 

Up until the ‘‘reforms’’ of the 

mid 80s/90s which gaveusthe 

Resource Management Act1992, 

basedonsome bizarre theories 

purveyedbyLabour andseized 

on by National,most rivers and 

streams in provincial Canterbury 

were swimmable and,yes, 

drinkable (I’m not dead yet!) 

Believe it or not! 

And theywere seasonally 

grazed by millions of sheep and 

some cattle. Wool, meatand 

arable/grain were the staple of 

the economy and had paidfor 150 

yearsofprogress —the 

infrastructure we enjoy today. 

Nationally, farming was then 

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Fair 

Best 

Times 

So many people to thank 

Nine years and 176 mayoral columns 

later, writing for the Hurunui News and 

more recentlythe North Canterbury 

News,itisstrangetobewritingmyfinal 

column. 

It has been aprivilege to regularly 

sharethoughtsand information withour 

community. Ithank the editors for that. 

Icongratulatesuccessive editors who 

have maintained highstandardsof 

honestyand fairness in reporting 

controversialissues, at the same time 

generously highlighting our goodand 

positive people, and the great stuff that 

happens across the fantastic districts 

comprising its readership.Thank you. 

It is also astrange feeling to be leaving 

behind aquarter of acentury of local 

government involvement. 

Therehas been aconvention for 

retiring members to do valedictory 

speeches,oratleastanexpectationthat a 

summary of your time in office is 

delivered. Istruggle with the concept. 

Afterlistening to many speeches over 

the years,and reluctantly submitting to 

doingseveral recently myself,the reality 

is that there’snoway to adequately 

8:20am 

8:44pm 

Set 3:40am 

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Ok 

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Times 

smashed and millions of sheep 

liquidated, along with farming 

families of three generations. All 

watercourses passedinto the 

managementofbureaucrats and 

theirminions —and who’s 

surprised —the rot setin! 

What has this to do withwater 

quality, Ihear you ask?Well, take 

agood lookatthe Waipara, Weka 

and Omihirivers as you drive by. 

Thoseinitial willows thathad 

been planted to preventflood 

damage/erosion of property no 

longer have thousandsofwoolly 

vacuum cleaners chasing after 

theirfavourite food —twigs and 

leaves —thus preventing them 

from falling in the streams and 

growing into the now obvious 

forest choking the flow and 

drinkingupmillions of litres in 

9:09am 

9:32pm 

Ok 

convey the experiences, the ups and 

downs, failuresand successes, severe 

frustrations, or the exhilaration of great 

community achievements. 

Retirement is inevitably atime for 

thankyous. Jean andIhave been the 

recipients of manylately, from 

community groups and individuals.We 

were humbled, but apart of me would 

have preferred to have slippedquietly 

from thescene,back into normal life. 

It is alsotime to say our thankyous — 

an impossible task to do adequately. 

Postearthquake, we needed to thank 

thousands of people, manyunknown,for 

their generosity and help. 

To identify someand leave others 

unacknowledgedwas unacceptable for 

me.Alternatively, Ipresented one 

SpecialCommunity Service Award 

dedicated to everyNew Zealander who 

hadcontributed. It hangs in the Waiau 

Memorial Hall. 

Iaminthe sameposition now. Please 

accept this as your personalthankyoufor 

everything you havedonefor us, and our 

communities. Our time has been what it 

hasbeen —aprivilege.Thank you. 

hot North Canterbury summers. 

About 4km of the WekaCreek 

runsthrough the middle of the 

WekaPlains.Itwas once grazed 

by up to 3000sheep and some 

cattle,but the lower,wide shingle 

fanswere always destocked for 

nesting seasonwhen hundreds of 

banded dotterels, piedstilts, 

oyster catchersand gullsarrived. 

I’m still here entering my 9th 

decade and Ican tell you all — 

the Weka CreekI’ve known (and 

could safely drink from)isnow a 

drain for thepollution off State 

Highway 7, and there are people 

who think land owners should 

pay for government neglect! 

ECANtake note! 

Yours, 

JohnMcCaskey, 

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Birds Dying InTheir Thousands InOur District, Rate Increases for Frivolities. 

Serious Polluting Beach Sludge. Toxic Waterways. YouCan Make The Difference! 

On 3December2018 the council tested the beach foam/sludgeatPines Beach for Enterococci bacteria and the results were 

24200 MPN per 100ml and the action level is 280 MPN per 100ml, no action or further testing was taken by the council. EColi 

was 6.5 times over the action level. 

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1. Upgrade wastewater treatment for safer, 

healthier beaches for all to be proud of. 

2. Trytohold rate increases to inflation level. 

3. Upgrade drainagetoprevent flooding in and 

around our homes and businesses. 

4. Increase debt repayment to prevent rates 

escalating. 

5. Concentrate on core council business and a 

commonsense practical approach across all 

issues and be transparentacrossall issues. 

6. A greater emphasis to upgrade roads 

footpaths and pedestrian crossings. 

7. More attention to ensure appropriate bus 

stops and bus routes for all. 

8. Reduce spraying in our rivers, streams and 

creeks, storm water drains, gutters and in 

and around our parks. 

9. Better testing and reporting on the nitrate 

levels indrinking wateracross the district. 

10. Our waterways and beachesare not healthy, 

this must change 

11. We must acknowledge our environmental 

issues and not ignore them as we are today. 

12. AMaori proverb states, ‘If the land is well 

and the sea is well, the people will thrive.” 

The land and the sea are not well, wemust 

step up and change this. 

Iamstanding for Mayor for the Waimakariri District and 

Councillor for the Kaiapoi/Woodend Ward with the intention 

of agreater emphasis on areturntocouncil core business 

in order to hold our every increasing rate increases due 

largely to council spending on non essential issues. 

My vision is to see the Waimakariri District as the 

healthiest place to live in New Zealand with amuch greater 

emphasis on our environment, waterways and updated 

wastewater treatment plant at the same time encouraging 

our people and economy to thrive. 

Our Waimakariri Wastewater System is outdated and a 

source of botulism toxin which poisons and kills large 

numbers of waterfowl and wildlife everyyear.Weare well 

overdue for amodern upgraded wastewater system for a 

healthier environment. 

Why is the storm water in the new earthworks running 

into the Feldwick Drive drain? Why is it not running away 

from the built up area? At the first sign of intensive flooding 

this area will flood. Drainage issues must be forefront and 

not running on hope. 

Our environment determines our standard of the quality 

of life that we experience in the outdoors today. Past 

councils have mostly ignored the quality of our outdoor 

experience, the rivers are polluted, toxic herbicides and 

pesticides are used in most drains and streams, our 

beaches are covered in a green/brown sludge in an 

onshore breeze and our council does not seem to care. 

Where is our outdoor experience in this district headed 

today? 

Community based housing for the elderly or disabled 

provided by the council must be forefront as there are 

many among us who cannot afford mainstream housing. 

An increase in council housing stock would not be remiss. 

Pegasus township need an underpass for crossing 

access at the roundabout on the main road and another 

at the main road for school children to cross to Woodend 

School. 

Iconsiderthat Iamthe best person for these positions as 

I am very approachable with a commonsense, e practical 

attitude across all issuess 

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Gail’sdedication made her astar 


Gail Fox started in musical 

theatre as, in herown words,a 

budding prospect —achorus 

member with afew stars in her 

eyes. 

Now, after more than 25 years 

in show biz, she has been 

recognised by her theatrical 

colleagues. 

Thoseattending the recent 

AucklandconferenceofMusical 

Theatre New Zealand gaveher a 

MeritAward —atop honourfor 

thoseinher field. 

Gail has now framed the 

award, which takespride of place 

in her independent apartment in 

RymanHealthcare’s Charles 

Honoured ... Gail Fox holds the 

merit award, presented by North 

Canterbury Musicals’ president, 

Michelle Hampton. 

UphamRetirement Village in 

Rangiora, where she lives with 

her husband, Bob. 

The awardswere introduced in 

1993 to honour those who have 

made an outstanding 

contributiontomusical theatre 

in communities. 

Gail’s society, North 

Canterbury Musicals (NCM), 

applied on her behalffor the 

recognition and highlightedthe 

fact that she had been asociety 

member and practising 

stagecraft for 29 years. 

Before joining, she started in a 

singing group with the League of 

Mothers, and played piano from 

the age of 7. 

When she became ajunior cast 

member with the Rangiora 

Society, based in Northbrook 

Road,she was encouraged by a 

contemporary, JocelynJones. 

Her husband, Bob, soon joined 

and becameaproduction 

manager. 

Her early castwork included a 

chorus partinOklahoma,Mrs 

Harcourt in AnythingGoes,Mrs 

Pearce in My Fair Lady,Mother 

Superior in Nunsense,aswell as 

regular townhall based War 

Concerts. 

On the administrative side, 

Gail was soonpart of the NCM 

committee. She served atermof 

15 years, of which 13 wereasthe 

secretary. 

She attended the monthly 

meetingsaswell as doing 

paperworkfor the bigger shows. 

More recently,she has been a 

musical director for the NCM 

singers performing in classic 

showssuch as The Sound of 

Long service ... Gail Fox has given years of service to North Canterbury Musicals. 

Music.‘‘I had to getall the music 

together, the chorus, the 

harmonies and conductthem all, 

put the orchestra together and 

conduct that,’’she says of the 

role. 

Separately, she has put on 

concertswith the singersin 

venues such as the Rangiora 

Town Hall and the North 

Canterbury RSAs. 

She has also worked in a 

similar vein for the Hurunui 

Theatre Company and the 

Kaiapoi TheatreCompany, 

sometimes working alongside 

DougClark of the Riccarton 

Players. 

She hasalso assisted the North 

Canterbury Musical Society with 

its fundraisingefforts.She has 

raisedthe profileofthe society 

within the surrounding 

community. 

Everyone who knows Gail has 

no doubt at some point thanked 

her for her support. 

Bob and Gail havetwo 

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growand consider the movehere 

one of our best life decisions. The 

friendliness of people and staff, 

the choices of activities are great; 

it’sthe best place to live out our 

senior years,’’ Gail says. 

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Tickets selling fast 

for special tours 

Tickets to specialtours being staged as 

partofthe HurunuiGarden Festival are 

selling out. 

Withjustamonth until the festival, 

tickets to the HiddenGems and 

Woodchester Wallsand Waterfallstours 

are proving popular. 

The two tours are being offered in 

addition to the 23 gardens thatwill be open 

for the festival, from November 1to3. 

Hidden Gemsisaselfdrivetour in the 

Lowry Hillstovisit three gardens and 

enjoy hospitality at eachdestination. 

The Woodchester Walls and Waterfalls 

excursionisabus tour of ahigh country 

station. 

Festival secretary Anita Toddsays while 

it is called Hidden Gems,the word is out 

about the selfdrive tour of three gardens 

nestledagainst the Lowry Hills. 

‘‘Wethoughtthis year we would offer our 

visitorsanunforgettable selfdrive tour of 

Wynyard,with its native garden, Black 

Rock with its rare and unusualperennials, 

and Ribbonwood,which has the most 

amazingviews of the Kaikouras,’’Anita 

says. 

‘‘Ticketsalesfor the tour, which must be 

purchasedinadvance, are selling well, 

particularly on Friday and Saturday. 

‘‘Ifpeoplewant to discover these hidden 

gems, whichincludesmorning tea at 

Wynyard,lunch at BlackRock and wine 

and cheese at Ribbonwood,they needto 

buy their tickets today,’’ she says. 

The Wallsand Waterfallstour visits 

Woodchester Station,home to the 

celebrated Wall of Waiau and Lake 

Rebekah, created whenfaultlines 

ruptured in the 2016 WaiauKaikoura 

earthquake. 

Amassivelandslidedammed the Leader 

River and flooded the valley to form the 

kilometrelong lake. 

Tourguestswillbeserved lunch in the 

garden of the homesteadwhich includes 

an extraordinaryhillside garden featuring 

morethan 100 rhododendrons. 

‘‘Itseems the chance to inspect the 

awesome impact of the 2016 Waiau 

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Kaikouraearthquakes is proving very 

popular,’’Anita says. 

‘‘With justone tour eachday, limitedto 

40 visitors,almostall the tickets to Friday’s 

and Saturday’s tours have sold. Seats are 

stillavailable on Sunday for peoplewho 

get in quick.’’ 

Tickets for eachtour cost $95. For more 

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Burglars eye rural buildings 

Rural properties such as farm 

outbuildings and commercial 

properties in Canterbury are most at 

risk of being burgled, according to 

Canterbury Police. 

Police say people should remember 

to lock premises and vehicles at night 

and put tools or equipment out of view. 

Welllit premises, security cameras 

and alarms are also adeterrent. 

The warning comes in spite of nonresidential 

burglaries being down 15.5 

percent in Canterbury in the three 

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11 

Youngsters aim for apolished performance 

By DAVID HILL 

Two terms of hard work is 

starting to pay off for agroup of 

talented young musicians. 

The Rangiora Salvation 

Army’s Just Brass music 

programme, aimed at children 

who would otherwise miss out 

on music lessons, has been 

running for just two school 

terms, but is already proving a 

hit with families. 

‘‘It’s aimed at families who 

can’t afford to have music 

lessons, but it’s open to any 

students. 

‘‘We ask the teachers if there 

are any kids who would benefit 

from music lessons,’’ Rangiora 

Salvation Army captain 

Christine De Maine says. 

‘‘Research shows that 

children benefit from playing 

music, as it helps their 

attention spans and their 

learning.’’ 

She says 14 children at 

Ashgrove and Rangiora 

Borough Schools are receiving 

lessons at school each week, 

with aband practice every 

Tuesday after school led by 

Christchurch musician Barrett 

Hocking. 

Some of the children had 

never played an instrument 

before joining Just Brass. 

‘‘I love it. It’s such an amazing 

thing that the Salvation Army is 

doing in providing free music 

lessons,’’ Barrett says. 

‘‘We’re now two terms into it 

and Ican’t wait for the next. 

‘‘We started in week one of 

term two. They were given their 

instruments and shown how to 

hold them, and 24 hours later it 

was the first band practice,’’ 

Barrett says. 

Aconcert is held at the end of 

each term, with ashared meal, 

so parents, grandparents, 

teachers and friends can check 

on their progress. 

‘‘Last term the kids were just 

on ahigh after they achieved 

their first concert,’’ Christine 

says. 

The second Rangiora Just 

Brass concert was held last 

Tuesday at the Rangiora 

Salvation Army Hall. 

The next one will be held on 

December 10, with aChristmas 

theme. 

Zeke Stirling, aged 9, has 

been learning the tuba, which 

he says is played by ‘‘blowing 

lots of air into it’’. 

He says his friends at school 

are intrigued by the tuba, and 

‘‘some of them even ask how 

heavy it is —it’s pretty heavy’’. 

He wrote aspeech on the 

importance of learning music 

for aschool assignment and 

presented it during Tuesday’s 

concert. 

‘‘I might be learning the 

guitar next year. 

‘‘I want to be afamous 

musician and me and my 

friends are going to play in a 

band.’’ 

The Rangiora Salvation Army 

provides the instruments and 

funds the music lessons. 

Christine says she is keen to 

hear from potential sponsors to 

keep the programme going. 

The programme is for up to 16 

children, so there are two 

vacancies available. 

Setting the tone ... 

Conductor Barrett Hocking leads a 

rehearsal for last week’s concert 

for the Just Brass music 

programme run by the Rangiora 

Salvation Army. 

PHOTOS: DAVID HILL 

Duet ... Grace Seaton, left, and 

Joseph De Maine receive alesson 

from Rangiora Salvation Army 

captain Nigel De Maine. 

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Rangiora’sheritage features on calendar 

By DAVID HILL 

Photographs of old Rangiora 

are once again featuring on a 

fundraising calendar. 

Rangiora Museum curator 

Ann Jelfs says the 2020 

calendar, afundraiser for the 

museum, has once again been 

sponsored by R. Grant 

Electrical and Wilson Print. 

Mrs Jelfs says her favourite 

photo is the one chosen for 

January of the Cam Dairy 

Produce Company Ltd’s cheese 

factory on the corner of 

Northbrook and Boys roads, 

‘‘because it’s where Igrew up’’. 

‘‘It was closed after World 

War 1and it was empty during 

World War 2, so it was used as a 

playground for children.’’ 

Later, it become the St 

Clement’s Peel Factory, where 

Mystery object ... Rangiora Museum volunteers are keen to learn what 

this device was used for. 

Mrs Jelfs was employed for a 

holiday job peeling ginger and 

taking the pips out of cherries. 

‘‘We lived downstream, so 

you always knew when they 

were emptying the vat, because 

the water would be red or 

green.’’ 

The cover page features a 

horse fair at the former 

Rangiora saleyards site, which 

was situated between Victoria 

and Percival streets. 

The calendars are on sale for 

$15 from Rangiora Museum or 

from Ian McIntosh at Rangiora 

Barbers. 

Mrs Jelfs says the calendar 

would make the perfect 

Christmas present alongside a 

booklet, Rangiora Random 

Jottings,which sell for $10 each. 

The booklet is acollection of 

‘‘little snippets’’ written by the 

late Don Hawkins for the 

museum’s newsletter. 

Amystery object, aPhotax 

chrome glazing plate, had 

museum volunteers scratching 

their heads and they are keen 

to learn more about it. 

The item is electrical and has 

acloth top, which folds on top of 

astainless steel base. 

Aquick Google search 

suggests achrome glazing plate 

is used in developing 

photographs. 

The Rangiora Museum is 

open on Wednesdays and 

Sundays from 1.30pm to 4pm. 

With children’s activity sheets 

available, it is worth avisit 

during the school holidays. 

Admission is $2 for adults, and 

50 cents for children. 

New calendars ... Rangiora Museum curator Ann Jelfs displays a2020 

calendar of old Rangiora photographs, which the museum is selling as 

afundraiser. 

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Encore ... Rangiora’s Hartley School of 

Performing Arts pupils Jasper Atkin, left, as 

The Happy Prince, with Neve Aitken as Fidel 

the Swallow. 

Town Hall performance ... Emmelia 

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Bothperformances werealmost full 

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2019 MainPower NorthCanterbury 

Sports Awards Finalists 

TheNorth Canterbury Sport&RecreationTrust is pleased to announcefinalists forthe 2019 MainPower North CanterburySports Awards. These 

finalists were selected from 66 high calibrenominationscovering an incredible 32 different sporting codes,fromgrass-rootstointernational 

representatives. CATEGORY and SUPREMEAWARD winners willbeannounced at the awards dinner on Friday 1st November at the Ohoka Sport& 

Events Centre. Tickets areavailable nowfromthe North CanterburySport &Recreation Trust. Ph: 03 975 5560. Email: roliver@sportstrust.org.nz 

The 2019 finalists are... 

Pictured LtoR: 

RangioraCroquet Club,EsraMcGoldrick, 

KimCotton,Omihi School Farm Race 

Sportsman (sponsoredbyNFPreen Fencing) 

Kazuma Kabori -Golf. Winningthe 2019 NZ PGA at Pegasus 

against afield of seasoned professionals capped agreat year for 

Kazuma, which included wins and topplacings at tournaments 

across NZ and Australia. 

JacobVincent - Rugby. Astandoutperformer in the successful 

Glenmark-Cheviot Div 1rugbyteam, Jacob also claimed the 

North CanterburySenior RugbyPlayerofthe Year Award. 

Fraser Sheat-Cricket. OurJunior Sportsman from 2018 

continued to perform through last summer’s season and has 

recently secured acontract with Canterbury Cricketfor the 

upcoming domestic provincial season. 

Sportswoman (sponsored by R. Grant Electrical) 

Debs Bean -Boxing. In just her second year of boxing Debs 

wonboth the North and South Island Champs in her division 

and qualified for the NZ Champs in October. 

Thesingle mother of three is on a7-fight 

winning streak she hopes to extend. 

GraceBrooker - Rugby. Gracemade a 

strong impressionondebut forthe Black 

Fernsoff the bench against Australia this year, 

and wasakey member of the Canterbury 

team thatwon the FarahPalmer Cup in 2018. 

StephTweed -Dog Trials. Thefirst woman 

in over 100 years to win aNZDogTrials event. 

Steph, from Waikari, wonthe StraightHunt 

section of both the North Islandand NZ 

Kazuma Kabori 

Champs with dogGrit, after finishing third at the SouthIsland 

Champs in theZigZag Hunt with dog Lou. 

Junior Sportsman (sponsored byRangioraNew World) 

Luke Hopkinson-Wrestling. Judged as one of the country’s 

most promising young wrestlersin2018, Luke has gone on to 

win at the National Wrestling Champs and the NZ Secondary 

School Champs. Luke wasalso selectedfor the NZ Junior 

Wrestling Team that travelled to the US earlier this year. 

GusKelliher -Swimming. Breaking the long-standing NZ 

50m Butterfly record at the Australian StateTeamsChamps put 

the gloss on astrong showing against Aussie’s best swimmers, 

which included bronzemedals in 100m and 200m backstroke. 

Fletcher Newell -Rugby. Strong performancesfor Canterbury 

at the 2018 Jock Hobbs National U19 tournamentsaw Fletcher 

selectedfor the NZ side to contest theU20WorldChamps. 

Rhys Mariu -Cricket. At just 17 Rhys was one of the youngest 

members of the NZ U19 Cricket team which played5ODIs 

againstits Australian counterparts in July,and wasthe only 

playerfromeither team to scoreacenturyinthe series. 

Junior Sportswoman (sponsored by Active Health) 

Esra McGoldrick-Basketball. After returning from a 

scholarship in theUS, Esrawas selectedfor the National 

Women’s Team for the 2019 Asia Cupand William Jones Cup, 

and wasakey figureinthe triumphantNorth Canterbury 

Basketball’s Premier Women’s team this season. 

MaceyFraser - Futsal &Football. Selectiontothe NZ Futsal 

Fernswas greatrewardfor Macey’sefforts in the Canterbury 

and Rangiora High SchoolFutsal teams which both won 

national titles thisyear. Maceywasalsoakey member of NZ 

U17 team which came thirdattheFIFAU17 WorldCup. 

Gabrielle Rennie-Football. Alwaysathreatonattack Gabi 

wasasenior member of the NZ teamthatmade historyby 

finishing 3rdatthe U17 Women’s Football WorldCup. Gabby 

has sincebeen selectedfor the NZ U19 team and the Football 

FernsTraining camp ahead of the WorldCup. 

HelenMatthews-Basketball. Abusy year sawHelen selected 

to attend theSteve AdamsInvitational Camp while playing 

forthe Canterbury Wildcats,NCBA Premier Women’s team and 

CanterburyU19 team, topped off with selection to the NZ U18 

3-on-3 TournamentAsia Qualifier. 

Sports Team (sponsored by TheSport Shop) 

GlenmarkCheviotDiv 1RugbyTeam. An undefeatedseason 

sawthis team declared jointwinners of the Combined Country 

Div1competition after drawing with Southerninanover-time 

thriller,and winners of the North CanterburyDiv 1competition. 

Rangiora High School Girls Futsal Team. Strong 

performances through the tournamentand alast second goal 

sawthe team win the National Secondary SchoolsSenior Futsal 

Championships forthe firsttime. 

Olivia Cottam &Lauren Sim -Rowing. Afterbeing partof 

8s and 4s crewsthatmade Afinalsatthe Rowing National 

Championships,Olivia and Lauren teamed up to win the final of 

the Women’s Club Coxless Pair. 

Sports Coach (sponsored by Pegasus Golf &Sports Club) 

Liam Connelly -Basketball. This year Liam took on the 

co-coaching role forthe Waitaha (Canterbury) U19 boys 

team, helping both A&Bteams qualify forthe National 

U19 Championships,where they finished 3rd and 10th 

respectively. 

MatthewCunningham - Basketball. Coach of the NCBA 

U20 team which won theCanterburyclub competition 

in 2019, Matt isalsoheadcoachfor the highlysuccessful 

NCBA Hoops & StarsAcademies. 

SamWatkins-Basketball. This year Samhas takenon 

coachingroles with the Waitaha U15 girls(3rdatNationals) 

and RangioraHigh School Senior Ateam which finished 

6th at the South Island Champs, qualifying them forthe NZ 

SecondarySchool Nationals in October. 

Masters Sportsperson (sponsoredbyRangiora VetCentre) 

Julia Spark-Triathlon. Competing in events around the world 

Julia has had memorable results at the Grape Ride (1st overall 

female),ChallengeWanakaHalf Ironman (1st in age group), and 

AntarcticaMarathon(2nd in age group). 

Sara Schist -Crossfit. Selection to the NZ Crossfitteam for 

the Masters League Games came afterSarafinished 2nd at the 

National semifinals and in the toptwo in her division and age 

group in Canterburyinthe Australasian Masters League Open. 

Leigh Routhan -Bodybuilding. Afterjust 2years in thesport 

of bodybuilding Leigh placed2nd in his age group at the Asia 

Pacific and Otago Championships recently. 

Sports Official (sponsoredbyAll Insure) 

TomMosely-Hockey. Afamiliar faceinCanterburyHockey 

Premier and Div 1fixtures this year, 

Tomumpired at the recent Rankin 

Cup&India ShieldSecondarySchool 

tournamentfor the 10thyear running. 

Kim Cotton -Cricket. This year Kim 

wasnamed Umpireofthe Year by 

the NZ Cricket Umpires &Scorers 

Association afterstanding in several 

matchesaspartofthe Women’s World 

T20 competition and the ICCWomen’s 

T20 WorldCup Qualifying tournament. 

Rangiora HighSchool FutsalTeam 

Athlete withaDisability (sponsoredbyMcAlpinesMitre10) 

Kyle Harpur -Athletics. Kyle representedNZinShot Putand 

Mini Javelin at the Special Olympics WorldSummer games in 

AbuDhabi this year,winning bronzeand silver medals. 

HavenDrinnan-Swimming. Following gold medals at the last 

Special Olympics,Havencompeted in the regional Tier 1event in 

Blenheim recently,returningwith goldmedals in her specialist 

Freestyle &Breaststroke events. 

CarlyRobb -Swimming. At the regional Ribbon Dayevent in 

Blenheim Carlywon gold in Assisted Swim and Freestyle events. 

She has also performed well in the pool at NZ Special Olympics 

and plays Netball at Hagley Park everyweek through winter. 

Sports Event (sponsored by Waimakariri DistrictCouncil) 

NCBA South Island PrimarySchool Tournament2019. 

Bringing in 43 teams and over 450 Year 5-8 players,the SIPT is 

one of NorthCanterbury’slargest sporting events. It provides 

local school players arareopportunitytoplayagainst teams 

from across the South Island. 

2019 NorthCanterburySwimClub Ribbon Meet. Attracting 

almost 300 swimmers and their supporters from all Canterbury 

Swimming Clubs,thistwo-day eventprovides valuable 

competition experiencefor swimmersand officials. 

Omihi School Farm Race. In just its second yearthe Omihi 

School Farm Raceattracted273 runners,walkers and 

mountainbikers from 7to90years old,including toplevel 

international athletesand first timers. The event is amajor fund 

raiser forthissmallschool, raising over $12,000. 

Club of the Year (InjuryPreventionWaimakariri) 

RangioraGolf Club. The110 year old RangioraGolf Club 

continues to provide forits 411 members and the wider 

community. With astrong committee and volunteerbase the 

club is introducing new initiatives forplayers young and old to 

carry its success into the future. 

RangioraCroquet Club. Promoting Croquet asasportfor all 

ages has been one of the key focuses of the RCCoverthe past 

year. Withitsnew facilityonRiver Road theclubhas been able 

to increase membership from 9to46, with manyofthe new 

members having never playedthe sportbefore. 

NorthCanterbury SwimClub. Ourlocal swim club continues 

to grow and is bringing through increasing numbers of 

swimmers from its juniorprogrammes into teamstocompete 

at regional and national meets,supportedbyexcellentcoaches 

and officials. 

GlenmarkCheviotRFC. Fielding aColts team to playinthe 

Canterbury Countrycompetition this year helped boost the 

success of this club across the board-success which included 

winning both the Combined and NC Div 1titles and claiming 

the Club of the Year awardattheNC RugbyAwards. 

ServicetoSport (sponsored by BNZ, Harcourts RangioraFour 

SeasonsRealty&Hurunui District Council) 

John Hamilton -Cricket. Amember of the OhokaCricket Club 

forover40years,Johnhas spent the last 30 of these in roles for 

the club committee,including President, and forCanterbury 

CountryCricket as boardmember,coach and selector. John 

also prepares the cricket pitchesatMandeville 

Sports Club and sponsors manyteams and 

sports through his local business. 

Mike Smart-BMX. Despitebeing with the 

North Canterbury BMX Club foronly ashort 

time,Mike’sinput has been pivotal in the 

developmentofthe club’s new track in Rangiora 

with the aim of making it afantastic facilityto 

benefit the whole community. 

Gordon Wong -Basketball. Chairmanof 

NCBA is just the latest of many rolesGordon 

has undertaken forthe bettermentofthe sport 

across the region. While still coaching and managing teams 

-and mentoring others in these roles too-his mainaim is to 

continue to raise the profile of the sportand theopportunities 

it givestoour players both young and old. 

Official Media Partner of the 2019 

MainPower NC Sports Awards

2019 MainPower Youth Sports 

Scholarship Finalists 

MainPower is pleased to supportyouth sporting achievementinNorth Canterbury 

Theaim of the MainPower Youth Sports Scholarships is to assist local sporting talenttoperform to their utmost ability. TheScholarships 

support high achieving young sports people from within Waimakariri, Hurunui and Kaikouradistricts to achieveattainable goals and to build 

afoundation thatwill encourage astrong cultureofsportingsuccessand excellenceacross the North Canterbury region. 

Through apartnership between MainPower and the North CanterburySport & Recreation Trust,scholarships totalling$30,000 will be 

awarded to these outstanding young North Canterbury sports people at the 18th annual MainPower North CanterburySports Awards on 

Friday1st November,with these funds going towardstheir continued developmentintheir chosen sport for the next 12 months. 

Tickets to the awards areavailable fromthe North Canterbury Sport&Recreation Trust.Ph: 03 975 5560 oremail roliver@sportstrust.org.nz 

Kazuma Kabori (17) -Golf 

•1st -2019 NZPGA Championship 

•1st -2018 Victoria Junior Amateur Championships 

•2nd -2019 NZ Strokeplay 

•2nd -2019 Australasian Boy’sChampionships 

•1st -2019 South Island Strokeplay 

•NZRepresentativeatIMG Junior Worlds,Mexico International, 

2018 Jack Newton International Championship 

Blair Currie (18)-Football 

•NZ Football U17 women’s team 2018 

-3rd at FIFA 2018 U17 WorldCup 

-2019 HalbergAwardsfinalists 

-2019 winners of NZ Football Team of the Year 

•Selected to SetonHall University(NJ)team -Div1NCAA 

•Mainland Football Senior Women’s GK of theYear 2018 

Olivia Sloan (17) - Archery 

•Member of ArcheryNZWomen’s team U17 and Open 

•33rdfrom 83 at 2019 Youth World Championships 

•NZteamat ArcheryWorld Championships in the Netherlands 

•Currently holds 7xNZrecords 

• 2019 ArcheryNZNationals 

-1st Cadet Recurve and 1st MatchPlay 

-3rd Senior Division Matchplay 

Helen Matthews (17) -Basketball 

•Member of NZU18 3-on-3 team for AsiaCup 

•Member of CanterburyWildcats Women’s Basketball team 

•Member ofCanterburyU19 team and selectedfor 

Tournamentteam at U19 Nationals 

•Selected to Steven Adams Camp forNZ’sbest Secondary 

School Players 

•Member of Mainland Eagles Academy 

GeorgePrain (19) -Rugby 

•CanterburyUnder 19 team 

• Lincoln UniversityPremier Colts 

• NZSecondary Schools RugbyTeam 

• 50Caps forRangioraHigh School 1st XV 

• CanterburyCountry&North CanterburyRepresentative 

Gabrielle Rennie (18) - Football 

•NZFootball U17 women’s team 2018 

-3rd at FIFA2018 U17 World Cup 

-2019 HalbergAwardsfinalists 

-2019 winners of NZ Football Team of the Year 

•Selectedfor NZ Football Fernstraining camp 

•PartofNZU20Team thatqualified for2020 WorldCup 

RebeccaJones (18) -Archery 

•7th in Individual MatchPlayat2018 YouthOlympicGames 

•4th in Teams MatchPlayat2018 Youth Olympic Games 

•NZIndoor Nationals 2019 

-1st in Target,2nd in MatchPlay 

•NZOutdoor Nationals 

-1st in Clout,3rdinTarget 

•Nominatedfor Halberg“Emerging Talent”Award 2019 

Jacob Turner (16) -Mountainbiking 

•1st -U17 at 2019 Oceania XCOChampionships 

•3rd -U17 at 2019 NZ National MTBChampionships 

•2018 South Island Schools Championships -1st overall 

-1st Enduro, 1st Downhill,2nd Cross Country 

•1st at Cyclocross Nationals 

• 2ndatSouth Island Mountainbike Championships 

Angus Kelliher(17) - Swimming 

•Member of NZ team at 2018 Australian State Championships 

-set new NZ 50m Butterfly record 

-3rd in 100m &200m Backstroke 

-4th in 100m &200m Butterfly 

•Selectedfor NZ team at 2019 Australian StateChampionships 

•Multiple Golds at NZ AgeGroupChampionships 

•MemberofNZGold SwimmingSquad 

MaceyFraser(17)-Football&Futsal 

•NZFootball U17 women’s team 2018 

-3rd at FIFA2018 U17 WorldCup 

•NZNational Women’s Futsal Team forTourtoChina 

•NZSecondarySchools U19 Football team 

•CanterburyUnited Pride Women’s Football and Futsal teams 

-Both national champions in 2018. 

•Led RHS Futsal team to National SecondarySchools Title 

This year 14 applications were received forthe MainPower Youth Sports Scholarships. All applicants were extremely well qualified andasusual some 

difficult decisionsweremadebythe judges to selectjust tenfinalists from this talentedgroup,and the topthree from these ten. Unfortunately,the 

following three young sports men and women did not receiveascholarship this year,but we congratulate them on their successes and encourage them to 

keep achieving greatresults over the coming year so we see them in our finals list in the future... 

Kate Campbell - Rifle Shooting; Luke Hopkinson - Wrestling; Star Richens - Iceskating 

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‘It has been achallenge 

for all of us,’ says mayor 

By DAVID HILL 

Winston Gray has had his last council 

meeting, as he counts down to 

retirement. 

The Kaikoura mayor, who will bow out 

on October 12, attended Friday’s 

retirement function for Waimakariri 

Mayor David Ayers. 

‘‘We had the last council meeting on 

Wednesday (last week) and 

we had afunction that night 

and went out for tea. 

‘‘It’s nice to be finished. 

There’s still some work to 

tidy up yet and reporting to 

do, so I’m not really in 

retirement mode yet.’’ 

Mr Gray says he has 

enjoyed his nine years as 

mayor, with the last three 

years being the most 

eventful. 

He could not have 

imagined what lay ahead 

when reelected for athird 

term three years ago. 

Amonth after the election Mr Gray and 

his fellow councillors were at aretreat at 

St Arnaud in the Nelson region when the 

7.8magnitude earthquake struck early 

on November 14, 2016. 

Once the heartstopping shaking 

subsided, thoughts immediately turned 

to getting home. 

But as they wove their way along 

damaged and broken roads they soon 

realised aroad trip was futile and gave 

up at Rita farm, four kilometres south of 

the Clarence Valley. 

Eventually, ahelicopter could be 

heard flying toward their convoy, which 

they managed to wave down. They 

Winston Gray 

hitched aride back to their battered 

seaside township. 

‘‘It is coming up to three years since 

the earthquake that struck our area and 

it is hard to imagine that we are where 

we are today. 

‘‘A huge thanks must go out to central 

government for their support to us, 

which is ongoing. 

‘‘Throughout our town the work is 

really ramping up, with 

bridges being built, water 

works and sewer works 

being carried out.’’ 

Mr Gray says the 

Kaikoura council is 

grateful for the support it 

has received from other 

councils, including 

Hurunui, Waimakariri and 

Christchurch. 

‘‘As Inear the end of nine 

years’ involvement in local 

government, it is time to 

reflect on what has 

happened. 

‘‘It has been achallenge for all of us to 

get through and Ibelieve we are getting 

through this process with another year 

to run. 

‘‘It has been difficult to minimise the 

impact of the cost to our community. As 

far as rates go, this has been the biggest 

challenge for our council.’’ 

Mr Gray extended his thanks to 

council staff, who he says have worked 

tirelessly to meet the challenges of 

earthquake recovery. 

He says there is some stability around 

the council table, with only himself and 

Cr Celeste Harnett standing down. The 

only contest in the district is for the 

mayoralty. 

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Thousands of plants bed in at Silverstream 

By DAVID HILL 

Volunteershave planted about 3500 

nativeseedlingsatSilverstream Reserve 

this year. 

WaimakaririDistrict Council 

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says he has enjoyed working with the 

SilverstreamVolunteers,the 

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and whenyou’reusing community and 

volunteersittakes abit more time, but 

it’s more enjoyable. 

‘‘With the SilverstreamReserve,the 

beauty of it is that alot of the neighbours 

are either on the advisorygroup or 

among the volunteers, so it’sareal 

collaborative effort and you can see the 

progress of what’shappened over the last 

10 years,’’hesays. 

‘‘I feel quite privileged to havehad the 

mantle passed on to me and it’s agood 

crew to work with.’’ 

While much of the earlier workhad 

been carried out at the easternend of the 

reserve, around 2000 kanuka seedlings 

have been planted at the western end in 

the last 18 months, Mr Kwantsays. 

‘‘Some of these plantings don’ttake off, 

but at SilverstreamReserve you can see 

you are contributingand the rewardsare 

there. Peopleare now walking their dogs 

and there’shorseridinginthe reserve, 

so people are enjoying the 

environment.’’ 

Taggarts Earthmoving recently 

mulchedgorse and broom in the reserve 

as partofthe company’scommunity 

environmental project, whilestaff from 

Fulton Hogan helped plant 650 seedlings 

near the Heywards Road entrancelast 

week. 

Other businesses and community 

organisations whichhave supported the 

projectthis year include staff from Spark 

(575 seedlings), RSA volunteers (660 

seedlings), the University of Canterbury 

and WaimakaririStudent Volunteer 

Armies (600 seedlings), community Arbor 

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Latterday Saints (290 seedlings)and 

Kaiapoi RSA gears up for centenary 

By DAVID HILL 

The communityisencouraged to join in 

celebrations for the Kaiapoi RSA’s 

centenarynext month. 

PresidentNeillPrice says local RSA 

members are lookingforward to 

celebratingthe milestone. 

‘‘We are keen for the public to come and 

help us celebrate the occasion. Local 

people have been very good at supporting 

us over the years, particularly on Anzac 

Day.’’ 

The Kaiapoi RSA turned100 earlier 

this year,but opted to hold off on its 

celebrations untilNovember. 

Acommunity evening will be held at the 

Kaiapoi Club on Friday, November 1, 

followed the next day by amilitary parade 

from 2pm, featuring the New Zealand 

Army Band. 

Planting day ... Fulton Hogan staff joined volunteers for arecent planting day at 

Silverstream Reserve. 

conservation volunteers (420seedlings). 

Mr Kwant saysplantingat 

Silverstream Reserve is now winding 

down as the weather conditions will get 

warmer and drierover coming months. 

However, there will be plenty of 

opportunities for the community to get 

involved nextyear. 

‘‘When you plant acouple of thousand 

seedlings you don’t want to be constantly 

watering them. But we will be starting 

againinthe autumn. 

‘‘If you’ve got agroup that’skeen to do 

The procession will start in Fuller 

Streetand continue along Williams 

Street, finishing at the Kaiapoi Cenotaph 

on RavenQuay. 

Royal New ZealandRSA president BJ 

Clark will be among thoselaying awreath, 

while representativesofthe army, navy 

and air force, the Rangiora 88 Squadron 

Air Cadets, RSA members and local 

groupssuch as police, fire and ambulance 

have been invited to participate in the 

parade. 

Local schoolchildren will form aguard 

of honour along Williams Street, Mr Price 

says. ‘‘We findthat’sbetterthan having 

them walk all the way, because they’vegot 

to be able to keep up.’’ 

Acentennial plaque ‘‘inmemoryof 

those who have gone beforeus’’ will be 

placednext to the memorialwall and 

dedicated duringashort service. 


some work in their community, we can 

offer an opportunity to helpout. 

‘‘We’ve got all the spadesand the gear 

and we can connectyou withthe 

SilverstreamVolunteers, who are out 

there every week.’’ 

Any groups wantingtovolunteer at 

SilverstreamReserve or other planting 

projects in the district can email Mike at 

michael.kwant@wmk.govt.nz, or, 

alternatively, Noelene at 

silverstream.volunteers@gmail.com, or 

phone (021)067 6446. 

AKaiapoi RSA contingent will alsolay 

awreath at the RSA cemetery,before a 

dinner on Saturday evening for members, 

attendedbyDefence and Veterans Affairs 

MinisterRon Mark at the Kaiapoi Club. 

Theevening’sentertainment will be 

provided by the New Zealand Army Band, 

Kaiapoi HighSchool’s kapa haka group 

andother student entertainers. 

Ashortchurch servicewill be held on 

theriver terraces, next to the Port& 

Eagle Brewpub at 11.30amonSunday, 

with local churchministers and the 

Kaiapoi Brass Band to complete the 

weekend’s festivities. 

Mr Price says he has beenworking with 

theKaiapoi PromotionsAssociation to coordinate 

local retailers to get in behind 

thecelebrations with shop window 

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Recognition for years of service 

By DAVID HILL 

Two Kaiapoi community 

stalwartsreceived their 

Queen’s Service Medals(QSM) 

at separate investiture 

ceremonies recently. 

Retired Kaiapoilawyer 

Philip Redmond received his 

QSM fromGovernorGeneral 

Dame Patsy Reddy at 

GovernmentHouse in 

Wellington on September 20, 

whileNeill Price receivedhis 

Peach tree asymbol of agrowing trend 

The Kaiapoi Food Forest is 

sowing the seeds of 

wellbeing for university 

students. 

Trust chairman Brent 

Cairns was on hand on 

Saturday at the start of the 

Great Otakaro Avon River 

Walk, one of the first events 

in The Breeze Christchurch 

Walking Festival, to present 

ablackboy peach tree and 

other plants to the 

University of Canterbury 

Student Volunteer Army. 

Student Volunteer Army 

member Grace Feltham said 

the plants will be added to 

the university’s edible 

campus walk, which was 

started earlier this year to 

support wellbeing —abig 

issue for students. 

Brent says the edible 

campus food fits in well with 

the Kaiapoi Food Forest’s 

at aceremonyatLarnach 

Castle in DunedinonFriday. 

‘‘It was the culmination of a 

lifetime’swork serving the 

community andIwas 

honoured to receive the 

award,’’MrRedmondsaid. 

He is aformer lawyerand 

businessman. He has served on 

the KaiapoiTuahiwi 

Community Board and is 

involved in several community 

organisations, including Big 

Brothers Big Sisters of North 

philosophy. 

‘‘We’re trying to show that 

it’s not so hard to grow food 

and it’s not hard to grow 

things sustainably. 

‘‘The university is 

obviously setting the 

example as well.’’ 

Grace said she was 

‘‘excited’’ by the prospect of 

tasting ablackboy peach. 

‘‘Next year, around about 

midMarch, Grace will be 

able to grab apeach as she 

goes off to class,’’ Brent says. 

The Kaiapoi Food Forest 

will be presenting afruit 

tree to the Waimakariri 

Student Volunteer Army at 

the start of the Kaiapoi 

River Wellbeing Walk on 

Saturday, October 12, during 

the final weekend of the 

Christchurch Walking 

Festival. 

Both walks, which are 

Queen’s Service Medal ... Philip Redmond received his Queen’s 

Service Medal from Dame Patsy Reddy recently in Wellington. 


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He was involved with the 

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Mr Price instigatedthe 

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2003 and has served as a 

trustee and secretary. 

He was elected to the 

Kaiapoi Borough Council in 

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They are being led by 

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Chris shows his 

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By DAVID HILL 

ARangiora firefighter has hadhis 

driving skills put to the test. 

ChrisAndrew received the award 

for top rookieatthe recentUnited 

Fire Brigades’ Associationnational 

driver competition at Mansfield Park 

in Feilding. 

He was competing in the 

competition for the first time, up 

against 100 drivers, including 32 

rookies. 

He finished 20th overall and was 

the toprookie. 

‘‘I wasgobsmacked. Iwas blown 

away.Ididn’t expecttodosowellthe 

firsttime round. I’m just absolutely 

rapt withthe result,’’ Chris says. 

He was one of sevenNorth 

Canterbury firefighters in the 

competition, including five from 

Waikuku Beach and one from Cust. 

The competitionwas heldovertwo 

days and involved atheory test and 

11 individualexercises, which tested 

drivers’ overall ability, efficiency, 

aptitude and smoothness of 

operationoffire appliances. 

Exercises included bay and 

parallel parking, straightline 

driving, lane changes, braking, 

estimatingclearance and negotiating 

serpentine and shrinkingchicanes. 

Driversreceivedpenalties for 

knocking over road conesand any 

mistakes they made. 

Chrissays fireappliances are now 

fullyautomatic, making themalittle 

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‘‘But just because the siren is going 

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meanother drivers willget out of 

yourway any quicker, so you’ve got to 

knowwhat you’re doing. 

‘‘I learned alot out of it and I’m 

keentohave another go next year 

and Iencourage others fromNorth 

Canterbury to enter.’’ 

He entered the Canterbury 

provincial drivers’ competition 

earlier thisyear and enjoyed the 

experience. 

While he came 17th out of 21 

drivers, it was enough for him to 

decidetogive thenationals acrack. 

‘‘I was prettygreen and Ididn’t 

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Stationinthe car parkand then 

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‘‘There’s definitelyafew tricks to 

eachofthe exercises to try to be the 

bestthat you can.’’ 

Originallyfrom Christchurch, 

Chris has beenafirefighter for 17 

years, joining the Renwick Volunteer 

FireBrigade in 2002, before 

transferringtoRangiorain2013. 

He is an aircraftengineer and 

builder by trade, returning to 

Canterbury to work for the 

EarthquakeCommission and then 

insurance company IAG on 

earthquake work. 

Lastyear he returned to aircraft 

engineering, working at 

Christchurch International Airport. 

Rookie driver ... Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade member 

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Dalley chairs 

last meeting 

Hurunui Mayor Winton 

Dalleypresidedoverhis last 

council meeting on Thursday 

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Mr Dalley willbedrawing 

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He described themeeting 

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Mr Dalley toldthe North 

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November 2016earthquake 

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Record submissions 

over water plan 

EnvironmentCanterburyhas received 

several hundred submissions on its 

proposed Plan Change7tothe Landand 

WaterRegional Plan. 

Planningmanager Andrew Parrish says 

the exact number of submissionswill be 

knowninafew weeks, but it is ‘‘safe to say, 

however, that we have neverreceived 

anywhere near as many for any previous 

plan change, even to the original Land and 

WaterRegional Plan’’. 

‘‘This showshow interested 

communities are in important freshwater 

provisions that mayaffect them —with 

further focus now on the Government’s 

Action Plan for Healthy Waterways as 

well,’’ Mr Parrish says. 

The plan change aimstoimprove freshwaterquality 

and outcomes, increase 

minimum flows of rivers and streams, and 

further reduce nitrate lossesfrom farms. 

A‘‘summary of decisions requested’’ is 

now beingpreparedbyEnvironment 

Canterbury, whichwill be publicly notified 

for further submissions later in the year. 

Following this, apublic hearing of 

submissions and evidence will take place 

before an independent hearing panel, 

probably in the firsthalfof2020. 

Proposed Plan Change 7tothe Land and 

WaterRegional Plan, the last to be notified 

with the EnvironmentCanterbury Act still 

in place,isinthree parts. 

Part Aisregionwide and concerns 

improvingfreshwater outcomes in 

Canterbury, protecting habitats of 

indigenousspecies, and providing for 

managed aquiferrecharge, as well as 

establishing anew nutrientframework for 

commercial vegetablegrowing operations. 

PartsBand Crelate to the Orari Temuka 

OpihiPareoraand Waimakariri subregions 

respectively, and have been 

developed by theirzone committees. 

Key changes introduced by Parts Band 

Cinclude new waterquality limits for 

groundwater and surface water; 

requirements for farms to further reduce 

nitrogen losses; increases to minimum 

flows for rivers and streams; acap on the 

volumeofwater availablefor allocation; 

and requirementstoexcludestock from a 

broader range of water bodies. 

Plan Change 7isnot affected by the 

Government’s proposalsinthe Action Plan 

for HealthyWaterways at this stage. 

Mr Parrish says if the Government 

reaches the stage of gazetting anew 

National PolicyStatementonfreshwater 

beforethe hearing panel delivers its 

recommendationsonPlan Change 7, the 

panel will consider the contents and 

relevanceofthe new policy statement 

when preparing its recommendations. 

ECan says the Government’s announcement 

includes actionsalreadybeingtaken 

in Canterbury, such as workingwith 

farmers to bring downnutrient limits. 

He says Proposed Plan Change 7isa 

further development of this approach, with 

specific rulesinthe Waimakariri as well as 

new regionwide rules. Landuse consent 

to farm, FarmEnvironmentPlans (FEP) 

and independentFEP auditsare already 

features of Canterbury’s planning regime. 

‘‘We have in placerules around stock 

exclusion and winter grazing, and the 

farming communityhas respondedto 

these as they havebeen introduced. 

‘‘ECanisconsidering the detail in the 

proposals,but overall there are no 

surprisesand Canterbury is well down the 

track already with changes through its 

plans and the community’s response.’’ 

Acclaimed trio to perform 

An internationally acclaimed 

classical chamber music trio 

will perform in the Chamber 

Gallery in Rangioranext 

week. 

The Jacquin Trio features 

violist and violinist Kay 

Stephen,from Aberdeen, 

Londonbased Irish 

clarinettist and base 

clarinettist Jessie Grimes, 

and pianistCharis Hanning, 

who is also based in London. 

The Rangiora concert is 

part of the Jacquin Trio’s 

nationwide tour. It will be 

held on WednesdayOctober 

9, from 7.30pm. 

It is presented by the WaimakaririCommunity 

Arts 

Council in conjunction with 

ChamberMusic New 

Zealand. 

The three have been 

playing together for almost a 

decade. They are noted for 

their audience rapport, 

ability to play in avariety of 

settings, and for performing 

with passion and energy. 

In Rangiora, they will play 

avaried programme ranging 

from Mozart and Beethoven 

to amodern piece written 

just for them by young British 

composer Charlotte Bray. 

New Zealandcomposer 

Dame Gillian Whitehead’s 

Arapatiki,alandscape 

prelude for piano, will also 

be featured. 

Tickets cost $30 (students 

$15). They can be purchased 

at the RangioraLibrary with 

acheque or cash. 

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Efforts recognised ... Amberley Trotting Club president Ross Rennie at the Rangiora 

Raceway last Sunday with his trophy for Volunteer of the Year Award, presented to him at 

the recent Canterbury Harness Racing Awards dinner. 


Ross honoured for his 

efforts as avolunteer 


LongstandingAmberley Trotting Club 

president Ross Rennie received a 

surprisewhen hiseffortsasa 

volunteer were recognised during the 

recent Canterbury Harness Racing 

Awards. 

Rosshas beenpresident of theclub 

for six years. 

He wasone of fiveNorth Canterbury 

people to winawards at the event,held 

at Addington Raceway. 

He wonthe Volunteer of theYear 

Award on thenight,but hadnoidea 

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He said he was ‘‘totally blindsided’’ 

whenhis name wascalled out. As far as 

Rossknew, he wasattendingthe 

awards with hiswife, Pam, andagroup 

of friends foranightout. 

‘‘Itwas an unexpected andnice 

surprise,’hesaid of theaward. 

‘‘Itisreally cool to be acknowledged 

in thisway by your peers in the game,’’ 

he said. 

However, he saidthat althoughhis 

namewas on the trophy,the award was 

reallyrecognitionfor the manyhours 

of volunteer workdone by the 

Amberley Trotting Clubcommittee. 

‘‘Theyare an awesome committee to 

workwith,’’Rosssaid. 

Other North Canterburywinners at 

the awards includedColinand Nancy 

Hair, from Kaiapoi, who wonthe 

Trotting Breeders of theYear Award. 

Their broodmare Stardon,dam of their 

outstanding trotterSundees Son 

($329,605instakes), wonTrotting 

Broodmare of theYear. 

Stablehand NicoleThomas,from 

Rangiora,won the Rising Star Award 

and Woodend Beach trainer Regan 

Toddwon theHorsemans’ Association 

Trainers Award. 

Picnic area for Hanmer reserve 

Asmall section of the Queen Mary 

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into apicnic area. 

The Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools 

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visitors as its new attractions open for 

business. 

Pools general manager Graeme Abbot 

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council has approved the lease. 

‘‘We believe the new cascadepools and 

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Who nose what will happen next? 

Reviving New Zealandmade ... Eightyfive percent of the clothes that Swannanoa’s 

Juliet Henry designs for her fashion boutique, Lordship Linens, carry a‘‘Made in New 

Zealand’’ label. 

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

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‘‘Made in New Zealand’’ labels are a 

rarity thesedays,but aRangiora 

retailerisbucking thattrend. 

Eightyfivepercentof theclothesfor 

sale in Juliet Henry’snewRangiora 

clothingboutique, Lordship Linens,at 

130HighSt, carrya‘‘MadeinNew 

Zealand’’label. 

Only herknitwearismade in China 

because of the technical requirements 

forthenatural fibresheuses. 

It is achoice shehasmadebecause 

sheenjoysthe simplicity of havingthe 

clothes she designsandsells made 

locallyinNorthCanterbury. 

‘‘I likehonesty andintegrity in 

people,food and fabrics,’’ Juliet 

says. 

‘‘You take abeautiful fabric, you 

designanitem of clothing, youhaveit 

made. You don’t need to be in Chinato 

do that.’’ 

Juliet, wholives in Swannanoa, 

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you design an item of 

clothing, you have it made. 

You don’t need to be in China 

to do that.❜ 

—JulietHenry 

beganher clothing business at the 

OhokaFarmersMarket several years 

ago. 

Shehas alsohad afew popup shops 

around Rangiora, butisnow excitedto 

have apermanentretail space. 

Sheplanstointroduce asmall range 

of children’s clothing soon. Shekeeps 

herdesigns simpletoallow the 

natural fibres fromwhichtheyare 

made to shine. 

‘‘It is allabout thefabric,’’she says. 

‘‘I love elegantsimplicity.’’ 

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Strong year for community team 

By DAVID HILL 

Collaboration hasbeen the key to another 

successfulyearfor the Waimakariri 

District Council’scommunity team. 

Supporting youngand old, empowering 

migrants, neighbourhoodbarbecuesand 

raising awareness of family violencewere 

highlights forthe teamduringthe 2018/19 

financialyear. 

‘‘What acollaborativecommunity this 

is,’’says community teamleader Tessa 

Sturley, in reflecting on herteam’s annual 

report. 

‘‘Andweare there to facilitate thatand 

we thoroughlyenjoyit. 

‘‘As ateam of councilbased facilitators, 

we work withthe people from these 

communities to help make stuff happen.’’ 

Thecouncil launchedits updated youth 

development strategy in December and 

this year hasseenthe WaimakaririYouth 

Council worktoput the strategy into 

action. 

‘‘Theyouth council is reallygoing from 

strength to strength and peopleare 

consultingthem regularly. Theyouthare 

takingareal lead in anumberofareas,’’ 

Tessa says. 

Thecommunityteamhas been 

facilitating an ‘‘agefriendlyplan’’, which 

hasbeen adoptedbythe council’s 

community andrecreation committee and 

will be launched soon. 

Tessa says‘‘someincredibly talented 

people’’are leadingarange of initiatives 

in local communities. 

Theseincludeanumber of initiativesto 

support and promote our cultural 

diversity,including the recent Suitcase 

exhibition. 

Theneighbourhood parks barbecues 

initiativelast summer was asuccess and 

nowthe community team is partnering 

with NeighbourhoodSupport North 

Canterburyand otherlocalgroups to run 

similar events. 

‘‘As we move intosummer we would like 

to remindpeople that the community 

trailer is availableand afew sausages and 

games in apark is agreat waytoget to 

know yourneighbours—and we can help 

with that,’’ Tessa says. 

Shesaysthe councilwillbegoing 

through the processofreaccreditation as 

a‘‘Safer Community’’ in December. 

‘‘It’s an opportunity forthe whole 

community to celebrate what asafe 

community we livein. 

‘‘It’s all about our welcoming,inclusive 

and safe community. Our strength is based 

on encouragingwellbeingand connection 

across the community, which reduces the 

riskofsome those community safety 

issues.’’ 

The community team worked with 

Violence Free North Canterbury to 

Supporting the 

community ... The 

Waimakariri District 

Council’s community 

team, from back left, 

Wendy Howe, Tessa 

Sturley, Madeleine 

Burdon, Natalie 

Paterson and Sam 

Redman; and, from 

front left, Nicola 

Trolove, Kerry Miles, 

Serena Peychers and 

Denise Wiggins. 

PHOTO: WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT 

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Staff have enjoyed supporting the 

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and look forwardtosupportingthe 

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‘‘Wethink thatthis initiative is agreat 

platform to recognise and celebratethe 

skillsand talents of adiverserange of 

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Rangiora RSA 

to host service 

By DAVID HILL 

PasschendaeleDay commemorations 

are returning to Rangiora. 

The Rangiora RSA willhost theNorth 

Canterbury commemorationsfor the first 

time since 2015, at theRangiora 

Cenotaph on Saturday,October 12, from 

11am. 

PresidentIan Thompson says David 

Ayerswill‘‘give atribute’’ in what is 

likely to be his last officialact as 

Waimakariri mayor. 

Kaiapoi RSA presidentNeill Pricewill 

also speak,while Salvation Army band 

majorBill Peck willofferaprayer and 

play The Last Post and Reveille. 

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey will also 

be in attendance, while Rangiora’s88 

Squadron Air Cadets will be on dutyand 

will raise the New Zealandand Belgium 

flagsduring the playingofthe two 

nationalanthems. 

The annualremembrance servicehas 

been hosted by the KaiapoiRSA for the 

last three yearswhile its Rangiora 

counterpart completed its rebuild. 

Mr Thompsonsays it is abusy time for 

the Rangiora RSA, with its centennial 

celebrations beingplanned in 

November. 

Aspecialevent is also planned on 

October 31, duringwhich Defence and 

VeteransAffairs Minister Ron Markwill 

be presented with alife membership of 

the Rangiora RSA. 

‘‘I will be at the Royal New Zealand 

RSA nationalconferenceinWellington 

from October 30 to 31, so Iwill bring him 

back to Rangiora,’’MrThompsonsays. 

‘‘He’s beenavery good member. Ican 

remember him coming to the Rangiora 

RSA when he was still in uniform.’’ 

Pageturners ... St Bartholomew Church Book Fair organiser Norman Clark, of Kaiapoi, at the fair in the church hall in Kaiapoi last 

Saturday morning. 


School’slibrary books boost fair 


Organisers of Kaiapoi’s St 

BartholomewChurch Book Fair hada 

welcome windfallfromKaiapoi High 

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The schooldonateda‘‘great pileof 

books’’removedfromits libraryto 

makeway for new additions. 

The book fair was held last Friday 

and Saturday at the churchspacious 

hallinCass Street. 

Students from KaiapoiHighSchool 

helpedchurch members set up the 

bookfaironThursday lastweek. 

The fairisone of three heldeach 

yearbythe Anglican Parishof 

Kaiapoitoraisefundsfor 

maintenanceofthe church buildings. 

Organiser Norman Clark, of 

Kaiapoi, saidall types of people 

bought books. 

Even visitorsfromGore turned up 

on Friday. 

‘‘They were in Rangiora visiting 

theirdaughter, heardaboutthe fair, 

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Strong emotions ... Susan Higgs works on the stylised ceramic heads in an installation 

that will feature in the upcoming Sculpture on the Peninsula exhibition. 


First came the shock, 

then came the art 

Rangiora’s Susan Higgs,amusicianturnedsculptor, 

is oneofarecord 

number of acclaimedand emerging 

artistsselected to take part in the largest 

sculpture exhibition in theSouthIsland, 

Sculptureonthe Peninsula. 

The eventisbeing held on November 

8, 9and 10 at Loudon Farm,Teddington, 

on BanksPeninsula. 

Susan’s workisbasedondisplaced 

people, and was originally inspired by 

women of theCongo whohave been 

under threat fromwarringrebels forthe 

past20years. 

Susan said it stemmedfrom meeting a 

woman in Britain whenshe wasstudying 

at Harrow Art Schoolatthe University of 

Westminster who had survivedthe 

Rwandangenocide. 

‘‘I wassoshocked by what happened to 

her and the women of hervillage that I 

becameabit obsessed aboutmaking an 

installation representingthesewomen, 

mainlytheir constantneedtomovefrom 

place to place, on foot, across milesof 

dangerous country,tryingtoprotect 

themselves. 

‘‘I can’tevenbegin to imagine how 

impossibletheirlivesmust be,the 

trauma they carry withthem. 

‘‘I learntabout manyof the thingsthat 

happenedtothemand their familiesat 

the timethatIwas doing my degree in 

ceramics.Iwas galvanised by their 

stories.’’ 

Susan wasn’tinterestedinmaking 

potsand foundthinking aboutusing 

ceramic as aportrayalofcertain 

subjectsmoreinspiringand captivating. 

‘‘It was ariskydeparture for me at the 

timeas, up until thatpoint,Ihad beena 

classicalmusician for many years. 

‘‘ Iwas a‘mature’ student at the 

ceramic school andwasgiving up my 

careerasaviolinist.’’ 

Susan makesheadsfrom moulds. 

‘‘They are allthe same form, with only 

slight variationsfrom my owncarving 

and firingthemwith awhite crackled 

glazethatsortofrepresented the dry 

land, thedamage/trauma of thewomen, 

LOST AND FOUND 

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❛As it is in ceramics, it is with 

trepidation that one opens the 

kiln at the end of asevenday 

cycle of firing.❜ 

—SusanHiggs 

andthe large numbers theymigrate in. 

‘‘Animportant aspect formewas the 

useofmultiples.Ifind multiplesof 

objects all in one place veryintense and 

expressive and Iparticularly wanted to 

portray thesewomen like thisbecause of 

my experience as aprotectedand 

privileged child growing up in New 

Zealand, seeingthese people on 

television appearing all the sameand 

being completely removedfromthemas 

individuals,’’ she says. 

Theheadsare made with gritty clay 

slabs andeach one is glazed differently. 

Susan saysher intention is to have 

themall look the same fromadistance. 

‘‘Howeverwhenyou go up closeyou 

see they have details all over their 

heads, differentfromeach other.It’s 

quite an involved processbecause the 

drying timehas to be slow. 

‘‘And, as it is in ceramics, it is with 

trepidationthatoneopensthe kiln at the 

endofasevendaycycle of firing. And 

thatisjust fourheadsatatime!’’ 

Susan is now trying to do both music 

andceramics. 

She has been playing violininthe 

Christchurch SymphonyOrchestrafor 

the past fiveyears. 

Tickets forthe grandopening of 

Sculpture on thePeninsula cost $75 and 

arelimited. Theywillbeonsalefrom 

October1.Entry on Saturday and 

Sunday is $15 peradult (childrenunder 

12 arefree)andpayment can be madeon 

arrival. Forfurther information, 

including afull listofcontributing 

artists, visit: sculpturenz.co.nz 

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MainPower 

Live Lines 

Issue 178October 2019 

Networkupgrade work in Cheviot andWaiau 

Work commenced latelastmonth on an 

upgradeproject in the Cheviot and Waiau areas. 

The work is partofMainPower’s ongoing 

maintenanceprogramme andwill help ensure 

asafe andreliable supply of electricity to the 

region into the future. 

Themaintenancework includes replacing some 

of the 22kV linesinthe area andisscheduled to 

be completed in December. 

To reduce the impact on the local community, 

MainPower will be carrying out live line work, 

where possible. Unfortunately, some planned 

power outagesare necessary to carry out this 

work safely. 

If your propertywillbeaffected by an outage, 

youwill receive anotification from your 

electricity retailer. 

Information about planned power outages 

is also available on theMainPowerwebsite, 

mainpower.co.nz/outages. 

Community 

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Voting in the2019MainPower Community 

Fund closes Friday 18 October. Get your votes 

in nowfor the community groupand school 

thatyou think should receive ashare. 

$10,000 willbeallocated to North Canterbury 

schools and $20,000 willbeallocatedto 

community groups operating in or serving 

North Canterbury. 

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received in the month of August from 

membersofthe community. 

Fundingrecipientswillbenamed on the 

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RuralLife 

Help at hand for farmers 

By DAVID HILL 

Help is just aphone callaway 

for farmers feeling the 

pressure. 

North Canterbury Rural 

SupportTrust chairman Andy 

Munro says there are arange of 

pressures on farmers, 

including the ongoing effects of 

the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak, 

and new waterquality and 

environmental legislation. 

‘‘There’s just afeelingthat 

everybodyseems to be against 

farmersand it’sall adding up. 

‘‘Farmers are concerned 

about what’s happening to the 

environment, butthey’realso 

concerned that they’renot 

being listened to, so there’s a 

lot of anxiety out there. 

‘‘But we’re getting into 

spring,whichbrings brighter 

weather. 

‘‘Spring growth seems to be 

pretty slowaroundthe area,but 

once we get some more fine 

weatheritwillbeaway.’’ 

Trust coordinator Claire 

Ford says she receives on 

averagetwo phone callsaweek 

throughthe 0800helpline. 

‘‘They’ve got pressures 

coming from every which 

direction,soit’s not easyfor 

people out there,’’ she says. 

‘‘If people just want to havea 

chat, even if it’s for halfan 

hour, I’m happytodothat and 

we canrefer them for further 

Andy Munro 

help if required.’’ 

The rural support trust has 

volunteerfacilitators, with 

basic mentalhealthtraining, 

throughoutthe North 

Canterbury region, which 

coversfrom Rakaia Riverto 

Kaikoura. They can pop in for 

‘‘a cuppaand achat’’, Mrs Ford 

says. 

‘‘We can be alistening ear to 

their problems and if we can 

help with one problem, even 

better. We’re not trained 

counsellors, but we canpoint 

them in the right direction 

where needed. 

‘‘Theyare all farmers or 

retired farmers and they’ve 

been through hard times 

themselves, so they know what 

you are goingthrough—they 

get it.’’ 

Mr Munro says it has beena 

busy timefor thetrust as it 

looks to extend its reach to 

support West Coast farmers in 

the M.bovis response. 

The North Canterbury Rural 

Support Trust is offering four 

firstaid courses during 

November and December, in 

partnershipwith the North 

Canterbury Farmers 

Charitable Trust, whichis 

another chance for farmers to 

get off farm. 

The workshops are in 

RangioraonNovember 1, 

Kaikoura and Culverden, both 

on November 22, and in 

Dunsandel on December 6. 

Numbers are limited, so 

contact Claire Fordbyemail on 

ncrst.coordinator@gmail.com 

or text/phone (027) 384 9715. 

To contact the North 

Canterbury Rural Support 

Trust,phone 0800 787 254,go 

onlinetoruralsupport.org.nz, 

or followthe North Canterbury 

Rural Support Trust page on 

Facebook. 

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Wetlands field 

day and tour 

Anaturalwetland, which 

is afeatureofaCulverden 

dairy farm, will take 

centrestage at afieldday 

organised by theHurunui 

Biodiversity Group. 

Sharemilker Nigel 

Gardiner has been looking 

after thewetland since 

2015. 

He is also creating new 

wetlands, doing extensive 

riparian anddryland 

native plantings, and 

protecting astream with a 

population of endangered 

freshwater mussels 

(kakahi). 

There willbeatourof 

sites at thefieldday,on 

Thursday,October10, 

from1.30pmto4.30pm. 

The tour will visit these 

and othersites to learn 

about the values of 

wetlands and streams, 

optionsfor protectionand 

enhancement,and 

ongoingmanagement 

challenges. To discuss 

these issues, agroup of 

presenters will 

accompanyNigel on the 

tour. 

Theyinclude: John 

Preece, aWetlandsNZ 

ecologist who has 

extensive knowledgeof 

wetlands and hasworked 

with various councils; the 

Department of 

Conservation; 

Environment Canterbury; 

andprivate landowners; 

consultant Jamie 

McFadden, coowner of 

theHurunui Nativesplant 

nursery; Miles Giller,a 

representativeofthe QEII 

NationalTrustand 

Canterbury Botanical 

Society; and Alastair 

Rutherford, the 

environmental manager 

for theAmuriIrrigation 

Company. 

The event is from 

1.30pm till about 4.30pm at 

The Triangle, 865 

Balmoral Station Road, 

Culverden. For more 

information, visit the 

Hurunui Biodiversity 

Group’s Facebook page. 

To RSVP,email 

hurunuibiodiversity@ 

gmail.com, visitits 

Facebook page, or call 

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New migrant rules are 

good news for farmers 

By DAVID HILL 

FederatedFarmers has welcomed 

changes to migrantworkerrules. 

The federation’s North Canterbury 

dairy chairman, Karl Dean, says last 

month’s announcement by Immigration 

Minister Iain LeesGalloway of threeyear 

visas and renewals, following a 

consultation processwhich began last 

December, is ‘‘verypositive newsfor 

farmers’’. 

‘‘Obviously it’sgoing to take time for 

the legislation to take effect, so the visas 

that are being processednow will still 

only be renewedfor 12 months. 

‘‘But the salary limits should makeita 

bit easier to retain longterm 

employees.’’ 

Projections produced by 

ChristchurchNZshow that, by 2031, 

Canterbury could be short by 70,000 

workers under existing scenarios and 

longterm migration trends. 

‘‘I rememberwhen we wentfrom threeyear 

to oneyear visas.Most of those 

migrants employed at the time moved to 

other countries where there was an 

easier path to residency,’’ Mr Dean says. 

‘‘We are still in askills shortage in 

ruralareasand thoseworkers pay alot of 

tax dollars to our country,but theycan’t 

get the benefits they should be getting 

unless they can get residency.’’ 

Mr Dean says he is going throughthe 

process now to renewthe visa of one of 

his workersand expects he willhave to 

do it again nextyear, oncethe new 

legislation is in place. 

He saysthe threeyear visas will allow 

farmers to invest in the training of their 

workers to get them to the salarylevel 

New rules ... Federated Farmers North 

Canterbury dairy chairman Karl Dean says 

new immigration rules will help him retain 

workers. 


required to allow them to stay in New 

Zealandlonger. 

‘‘Itusually takes 2 1 ⁄2 years to get to level 

three and to start level four,through 

PrimaryITO,sowe’ve beenhavingto 

renew avisa threetimesbefore they can 

move up. 

‘‘It can be demoralising for workers 

and there’s no guarantee avisa willbe 

renewed, so there’snoincentive to offer 

the training. 

‘‘Some workers have been herefor six 

yearsand working as 2ICs, but they 

haven’t completed the training, so these 

new rules should improve this process 

and offer an incentive for farmersto 

invest in their workers.’’ 

RURAL LIFE 


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Financial boost for vets 

Thirtytwograduatevetswill 

receiveafinancial boost from the 

Voluntary Bonding Scheme for 

Veterinarians to help ease the 

shortage of veterinarians working 

with productionanimals, the 

Ministryfor Primary Industries 

says. 

Theministry’s director of 

investment programmes, Steve 

Penno, says the bondingscheme is 

designed to support and boost the 

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‘‘It’s available forgraduates who 

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Post-quakeday 

The fourth postquake Forestry and 

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October 4. 

It starts at Steepdown, 300 Blunts Road, 

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Downs, 1717 InlandRoad, Waiau, at 4pm. 

Adiscussion at Steepdown will centre on 

nativereversion and how it works 

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area of poplar poles used as acombination 

of permanent carbon forest and grazing. 

At Lynton Downs, there will be atour of 

acommercial plantationforestrybusiness, 

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income, costs, markets, and risk 

management. There will also be discussion 

on how forestrycan integrate into hill and 

high countryfarms in North Canterbury. 

will each receive funding of $55,000 

over fiveyears, atotal of $1.76 

million,’’ he says. 

The scheme generally provides 

fundingfor 30 graduate vetsayear. 

However, additional funding was 

available this year for an extra two. 

Since theprogramme started in 

February 2009, the ministryhas 

approved funding for318 graduate 

vets. 

‘‘Vetsplayavital roleinour 

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Afarmer who had previouslyfed her dog 

calf milk replacerwas unaware that an 

alternative brand she gave to her dog on 

this occasion containedcoccidiostats. 

Thecollapsed dog was taken to the 

Rangiora Vet Centre. Shewas barely 

responsive,unabletostand, withaltered 

behaviour and nerve function within afew 

hours of drinkingthe milk. 

Workingwith the farmer, we were able 

to determine the only thing she had had 

different to the other dogsonthe property 

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Thedog was hospitalisedfor four days, 

where she received aroundtheclock care 

andsupportivetreatment. She wasalucky 

dog, in that she survived, but neurological 

changesmay be permanent, or couldtake 

up to two months to resolveonce the drug 

is clear from her system. 

An ultrasoundscan of her heartwas also 

clear, arelief for the RangioraVet Centre 

team supportingher, as these drugs can 

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significantfinancial losses, poor health, ill 

thrift, reduced weightgain, and in some 

casesdeath.Coccidiosis can be present on 

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hygiene and infection control. Casescan 

be obviousorsubclinical. 

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absorption of nutrients, and leadsto 

intestinal bleeding and scouring. 

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Waiau wool field day 

People working in the woolharvesting 

industry are invited to afieldday at 

the Highfield Woolshed nearWaiau 

on Thursday, October 10. 

The day is designedfor classers, 

senior woolhandlers and pressers, 

but Bill Dowle fromthe New Zealand 

WoolClassersAssociation says it will 

be of interest and benefit to anyone 

workinginthe industry, such as young 

shedhandsoranyoneconsidering 

becomingawool handler. 

He says it is importanttotrain up 

shedhandsbecausewithoutthem 

woolclassing cannot be done 

properly. 

The day opens at 9amwith wool 

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different sheepbreedstypes,oddment 

recognitionand colour. 

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compounds which containcoccidiostats, 

are highly toxic and often fatal if drunk or 

eaten by dogs, cats,horses, sheep and 

goats, and other unintended species. 

Always check the packingtosee what 

additives are in the products, and onlyuse 

them for the species for which it is 

intended. Residuescan remainin 

containers, even when washed, so it is 

recommended to keepseparate 

equipment for products containing 

coccidiostats. 

In the event of accidental ingestion for a 

workinganimal or pet, contactyour 

veterinary teamimmediately. If it is 

accidentally selfingested, contact your 

doctor or emergency room immediately. 

Bevigilant makingup, storing, and 

feedingcalf milkreplacer, calf meal and 

chick crumb itcouldbefatal for working 

dogs, pets, and potentiallypeople if 

consumed by mistake. 

demonstration and discussion on clip 

preparation, andanoverview and 

demonstration of wool pressing by the 

company Heiniger. 

Therewill be adisplay and a 

discussion on contamination of 

fleeces. 

Therewill alsobepresentations 

fromthe Drug Detection Agency, local 

wool representatives and the New 

Zealand Wool Classers Association. 

Representativesfrom NZ Merino 

and PGG Wrightson will be in 

attendance.Bill says the day coincides 

withthe annual meeting of the New 

Zealand WoolClassers Associationin 

Christchurch. 

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Coast to coast ... The Rangiora Bowling Club’s women bowlers hosted players from the West Coast recently. 


Bowling season opens 

By DAVID HILL 

The Rangiora Bowling Club 

officially opened the new 

bowling season recently with an 

initial ‘‘rollup’’ by retiring 

mayor David Ayers. 

The club has since launched 

many activities, including 

Saturday afternoon mixed 

tournaments, monthly gettogether 

dinners, and club 

championships. Tuesday 

mornings are being touted as 

ladies’ club day. 

Events have included a 

weekend tournament against a 

West Coast club. 

It arose through club member 

Sydney Mulligan’s friendship 

with Cathy Richards. The pair 

had met through lawn bowls in 

Central Otago. 

Sydney later moved to 

Rangiora and Cathy to Hokitika. 

Remaining in touch, Cathy 

noted that there are fewer 

opportunities on the West Coast 

for women to play bowls due to 

both alack of numbers and 

artificial turfs for playing outside 

of the growing season. 

The pair arranged for two West 

Coast teams to travel over and 

challenge the Rangiora ladies to 

aweekend tournament recently. 

Wet weather prevented play on 

the artificial green, but the men 

rearranged the indoor facility to 

allow for two hours of ‘‘stadium 

bowls’’ in the clubhouse, with 

West Coast and Rangiora scoring 

two wins each. 

The bowlers then retreated to a 

local restaurant for an evening 

meal. Sunday’s kinder weather 

allowed play to continue outside 

on the artificial green. 

The West Coasters pulled 

ahead to claim the Mullrich 

Trophy. 

The weekend ended with a 

light morning tea and, after photo 

sessions, the visitors returned to 

the West Coast promising to host 

areturn weekend later in the 

bowling season. 

Rangiora Golf 

championships 

Seniormen: AlisdairReid; 

runnerupEdDickinson. 

Ladies: KarenCraigie; 

runnerupJoKent. 

Intermediate men: Ross 

Campbell; runnerup Carl 

Hadler. 

Junior Amen: Martin 

Ashton;runnerupHarry 

Rutledge.Ladies:Sue 

McFarlane;runnerup 

Barbara Cornwall. 

Junior Bmen: Steve 

Jones;runnerup Tony 

Walmsley.Ladies:Ann 

Woods;runnerupSandy 

Hood. 

Junior Cmen: Terry 

Adams;runnerupNick 

McPherson. 

Ninehole divisionone 

men: MarkWebb; runnerup 

EricPollock.Ladies: 

RitaMoore; runnerup 

ColeenWhite. 

Nineholedivisiontwo 

men: JohnTaylor; runnerup 

HowardThomas. 

Ladies: Ruth Crawford; 

runnerup PatBenney. 

Seniorflightsmen: Karl 

Rollinson; runnerupNick 

Bishop. Ladies: Chris 

Rhea; runnerupDi 

Archer. 

Juniorflights men: Ian 

Johnston; runnerup Jim 

Martin. Ladies: Bex 

Crosbie, runnerup Sandy 

Claxton. 

Other competitions: 

Nine holeputting:Ann 

Cameron 12,1;Ross 

McQueen13, 2; Sarah 

Rutherford 13, 3. 

Midweek men: Par: Les 

Hampton+4, 1; Craig 

Bonner +4,2;Ken 

McFarlane +3 (c/b)3. 

Weekendmen,stableford: 

Div 1: Paul Woods41, 1; 

PeteDavis 36, 2; Grant 

Hoben 36 (c/b), 3. 

Div 2: JimWoods 38, 1; 

GaryForster38, 2; Bob 

Cusdin37, 3. 

Hobnailtovisit 

Hobnail will play at the Balcairn Hall on Friday, November 1, 

as part of its 25th anniversary tour. 

Tickets to listen to the classic Celtic country folk music are 

$25 and available from Sally Mac’s, Amberley; Mumma T 

Trading Lounge, Amberley; Stan’s 7Day Pharmacy, Rangiora; 

and the Sefton Garage. People can also book online at 

balcairnhall.com. 

2-for-1 

tickets on 

THIS WEEKEND! 

Sat 5 & Sun 6October, 10am–5pm 

Horncastle Arena, Christchurch 

Door Sales $10 |Kids Under 12 Free 

Everything from gourmet food, tea and artisan products to fashion, beauty, travel and more! 

•200 Exhibitors •Goodie Bags •Vivo Hair &Beauty Lounge 

•Southern Reflexology Relaxation Lounge •Taste Zone 

•Little Biddy School ofGin Lounge •Artisan Craft Zone 

Find out more at womenslifestyleexpo.co.nz 

Dilmah is celebratingthe amazing women of 

New Zealand with the gift of tea. Stop by our 

stand to nominate the unsung heroes in your life!

SPORT 


41 

Call for action ... 

Students make their 

feelings known 

during arecent 

climate protest in 

Hawarden. 


It’sour future, we are 

going to fight for it 

JOIN USNOW! 

See website for details 

Tessa Allan, astudent from Hurunui College, explains her motivation to 

take part in the recent International School Strike for Climate Day. 

Idecided as one of HurunuiCollege’s 

head students to join the International 

School Strike for Climate Day on 

September 27. 

Iorganised aproactive day of action at 

the college to raise awareness by having 

Nicola Toki, the Department of 

Conservation endangered species 

ambassador, speak to the students about 

the need to protect our fragile 

ecosystems and what climate change 

means for our native species. 

Thirtyfive students supported the 

Climate Strike by creating banners, 

using recycled cardboard and unwanted 

paint, then went on to protest in 

Hawarden. 

It was an extremely successful day, 

with passersby waving and tooting, 

while others came out of their homes to 

take photosand videos. 

This was wellsupported by staff 

membersand our principal, Stephen 

Beck. 

Striking locally was more practical 

than driving into Christchurch. 

We didn’t release any carbon 

emissions by travelling and it allowed 

more students to express their message 

in asmall town. 

We hope that this will put pressure on 

the government and the Hurunui 

District Council to take this issue more 

seriously and to declare aclimate 

emergency. 

We know that our council and the New 

Zealand government are taking steps in 

the right direction to attack climate 

❛We want stricter laws and 

policies on theuse, extraction 

and explorationoffossil fuels.We 

want to investinarenewable 

and regenerative economy. We 

need everyonetothink about 

how their actions will affect our 

environment,not only the 

economy.❜ 

change. However, Ibelievethat 

committing to, and declaring, aclimate 

emergency will force more urgent 

action, lead to more ambitious goals, 

and create more accountability for 

governmental and municipal bodies. 

We, the youth, are asking the 

government to declare aclimate 

emergency. 

We want crossparty supportfor the 

Zero Carbon Act. We want abetter 

public transport system. 

We want stricter laws and policies on 

the use, extraction and exploration of 

fossil fuels. We want to invest in a 

renewable and regenerative economy. 

We need everyone to think about how 

their actions will affect our 

environment, not only the economy. 

We need change now. Not in ayear’s 

time. Not in amonth. Now. This is our 

future and we are going to fight for it. 

STYLES MAY DIFFER 

TO IMAGE SHOWN 

SPRING SHOWCASE 

Join us onThursday 10th October 

between 5–7pm for afabulous 

night ofFashion and Savings. 

See www.dress-smart.co.nz for more details 

Open 10am-5pm, 7Days 03 349 5750 

CHRISTCHURCH 409 Main South Road, Hornby 

www.dress-smart.co.nz 

UNDER ARMOUR 

40% off all footwear. 

30% off Youth apparel. 

Conditions apply 

BENDON 

Up to 80% off. Selected 

styles. T&Cs apply 

JOHNNY BIGG 

Buy 3items &take a 

further 30% off 

BONDS 

Mid season sale. 

40% off all marked 

prices storewide 

Bell's Original 

Scotch Whisky 

1Litre 

34 .99 

each 

Jules Taylor 

750ml (excl Pinot 

Noir) 

19 .99 

each 

Seagers Gin or Ivanov 

Vodka 1Litre 

31 .99 

each 

Coruba Rum 

1Litre 

39 .99 

each 

Absolut Vodka or St- 

RémyVSOP Brandy 

1Litre 

39 .99 

each 

Baileys Irish Cream 

1Litre 

40 .99 

each 

Jim Beam White Label 

Bourbon 1.125 Litre 

42 .99 

each 

Maker's Mark Bourbon 

700ml 

44 .99 

each 

Bombay Sapphire 

Gin 1Litre 

46 .99 

each 

Chivas Regal 12YO 

Whisky 700ml 

49 .99 

each 

Jack Daniel's No.7 

Whiskey 1Litre 

51 .99 

each 

Billy Maverick 7% 

250ml 12 Pack Cans 

21 .99 

pack 

Speight's Gold Medal Ale 

or Summit Lager 330ml 

24 Pack Bottles 

34 .99 

pack 

Woodstock 7% 330ml 

6Pack Cans 

12 .99 

pack 

Vodka Cruiser 7% 250ml 

12 Pack Cans or Vodka 

Cruiser 5% 275ml 


21 .99 

pack 

Coruba &Cola 7% 

250ml 12 Pack Cans 

24 .99 

pack 

Woodstock 5% 330ml 

18 Pack Bottles or 

Cody's 7% 250ml 

18 Pack Cans 

29 .99 

pack 

Tuatara 330ml 

6Pack Bottles 

18 .99 

pack 

Panhead 330ml 

6Pack Bottles (excl 

Rat Rod) 

19 .99 

pack 

Heineken or 

Monteith's Craft Beer 

330ml 12Pack Bottles 

23 .99 

pack 

DB Draught, Export 

Gold or Tui 330ml 


23 .99 

pack 

Corona 355ml 

12 Pack Bottles or 

Steinlager Classic 330ml 


27 .99 

pack 

RANGIORA 16 Southbrook Road •03313 6684 • www.henrys.co.nz 

HOURS: Monday toThursday 10am–9pm, Friday &Saturday 10am–10pm, Sunday 11am–7pm 

Henry’s encourages safe &responsible use of alcohol. Shout prices run from Monday 30th September until Sunday 13th October 2019 orwhile stocks last. 

Collect Fly Buys or Airpoints for every $20 spent. 

Shout prices exclusive to 

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North CanterburyNews 

PROPERTY 

Private Sanctuary 

13 Elm Drive, Rangiora 

This large family home is in awell sought after location and amust see! This quality built 

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Thereare two large living areas with more than enough space for thewhole family!The outdoor 

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-sosit back and enjoy this fabulous home! 

Deadline Sale 

closing 2pm, Thursday 

31st October 2019 (unless sold prior) 

Open Home 

Sunday 3.30pm –4.30pm 

For more information contact 

Katy Biggs 022 068 7415 

Carol Thompson 027 914 2341 

Farmlands Real Estate 

Website ID: RX2047402 

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Residential 

Lifestyle 

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Oxford | 2535 Oxford Road 

4.41 Hectares 

Amazing Starter Lifestyle Block. This period villa has three 

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Price 

Offers over $540,000 

Inspection 

By appointment 

Contact 

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Maurice Newell 027 240 1718 

Yaldhurst | 95 Ryans Road 

4.67 Hectares 

Lifestyle Property With Unsurpassed Quality 

• Immaculately presented, 360m 2 two storey home 

• Four double bedrooms, spacious modern kitchen 

• Heat pump, nitestore &underfloor heating 

• Open-plan living, library with balcony, formal lounge 

• Attached three car garage with accessible loft storage 

• Salt treated heated pool, an outdoor spa and apaved area 

• 2 x3bay, fully enclosed shed and extensive workshop 

• Excellent horticultural soils | Property ID RX2039363 

Deadline Sale 

Closing 2pm, Friday 

18 October 2019 

Inspection 

By appointment 

Contact 

Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425 

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Oxford 

780 Woodstock Road 

4.5 Hectares 

Deadline Sale 

Closing 4pm, 9October 2019 

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(unless sold prior) 

Contact 


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Open Home Sunday 11.15am to 12.00pm. This beautiful, 216m², three-bedroom two-bathroom home, 

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creation of aforth bedroom. High stud, 211m² steel framed workshop with three-phase power, anoffice 

and bathroom. The land comprises three main paddocks &four smaller paddocks. | Property ID RX2019476 

OPEN HOME 

Swannanoa 

24 West Denbie Lane 

4Hectares 

Deadline Sale 

Closing 4pm, 10 October 2019 

(unless sold prior) 

Contact 


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Open Home Sunday 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Beautifully appointed four bedroom, two bathroom home, 

with open plan living and alarge second living area/media room. Seamless indoor/outdoor flow to the 

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output log-burner eco heaters and two heat pumps. Four main paddocks, alarge dog run, sheep yards, 

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45 

Waipara fireworks 

The annual fireworks display will be held at the 

Glenmark Reserve, Waipara, on Friday, November 

8. The postponement day will be November 9. 

There will be food and entertainment. The gates 

open at 5.30pm and the fireworks display will be 

held when it is dark. Entry is $20 acar load; or 

adults are $10 and schoolaged child $5. 

Preschoolers are free. 

Blues and jazz concert 

The celebrated Muddy Mama Blues Band from 

Christchurch will deliver arich blend of 

instrumental and vocal blues and jazz from 1914 to 

the present day at the Balcairn Hall on Saturday, 

October 12. There will be space to dance —no 

stilettos. It is an alcoholfree event. Doors open at 

7pm for a7.30pm start. Cost: $20, (or ask about 

family/unwaged discounts). Tickets are available 

from Sigrid McTurk on (03) 312 9208 or email 

musicsigrid@gmail.com. There will be limited door 

sales. The concert celebrates 20 years of music and 

education of ‘‘Joyful Sounds Music —education for 

Life’’. 

Variety benefit evening 

Avariety benefit concert is being held at the 

Rangiora RSA on Saturday, October 12, from 7pm. 

It will be presented by recording artist Danny 

McGirr and will feature country artists including 

Don White, Ernie Andrew, Greg and Deb Duo, Ivan 

Burkin, Michael McGirr, Silverado and KZees 

Duo. Tickets are $10, with door sales available, or 

phone Ngaire Harpur on (03) 312 9378 or (021) 

102 5044. Raffles will also be on sale on the night. 

Proceeds will go to support Special Olympics North 

Canterbury. 

Rangiora Sunday Market 

The Rangiora Sunday Market in the Blake Street 

car park will be held twice this month, on October 

13 and 27, from 9am to 2pm. As always, there will be 

many bargains, including plants, clothing, 

household items, garden tools, health products, 

bikes, books, gift cards, handyman tools, jewellery, 

toys, garden sculptures and woodcraft. Young 

children will get the chance to operate Thomas and 

friends at the nearby North Canterbury Model 

Railway Club rooms. 

Rotary Book Fair 

The Annual Rotary Club of Rangiora Book Fair 

returns to the Rangiora Borough School Hall this 

Friday and Saturday. This annual event features 

tens of thousands of books, starting at 50 cents. CDs, 

records, puzzles and games are also available. The 

fair runs from 8.30am to 7pm on Friday and 8.30am 

to 5pm Saturday. All proceeds will be distributed 

within the local community. Last year, more than 

$30,000 was raised. 

Golden Oldies Country Music 

Tuesday Country with Smokey &Lorraine,along 

with their group of followers, will be held on 

Tuesday, October 15, in the Rangiora RSA, at 2pm. 

There will be arelaxing hour or so of oldtime songs 

and the sounds of guitar, banjo, harmonica, 

accordions and keyboard, along with maybe alittle 

linedancing and ‘‘walkups’’ if time permits. 

Included in the $2 admission charge is a‘‘cuppa 

and biscuits’’, with raffles available. For details, 

phone Lorraine on (03) 327 3231. 

Dairy Network 

The Dairy Women’s Network is hosting an event on 

Wednesday, October 9, at which the 2019 Dairy 

Woman of the Year Trish Rankin will speak about 

her journey through the Dairy Woman of the Year 

contest. She will talk about her passion for creating 

acircular economy in New Zealand agriculture and 

how to reduce waste on farm by making good 

decisions around consumption. The event is open 

to all and will be held at the Hurunui Hotel at 

5.30pm. To register and buy tickets, go to 

facebook.com/DWNnorthcanterbury/events or 

email rebecca.green@dwn.org.nz. 

Juggling, poitwirling, bubbles 

Give your kids afun holiday activity that will spark 

their coordination and dexterity. Chen Moked will 

demonstrate juggling and poi, then show kids easy 

games and progress to teaching patterns. Belinda 

Meares will demonstrate how to make bubble 

wands and abubble mix for big bubbles, and 

participants will all have aplay. Time: 1.30pm to 

3.30pm, Waikari Domain, Monday, October 7. Cost: 

1.5 TimeBank Hurunui credits or adonation 

appreciated to cover materials costs. Register: (03) 

314 3406 or tbhlearningexchange@gmail.com. 

All the Juicy Pastures: Greville Texidor 

and New Zealand, by Margot Schwass 

GrevilleTexidorwas borninEngland in 

1902 and,before her arrivalinNew 

Zealand as arefugee at the outbreak of 

WorldWar 2, shehad worked as an artist’s 

model, actress and music hall dancer, and 

had fought in the anarchist militia in the 

Spanish CivilWar. WhileinNew Zealand, 

she turned to writing,and by the time she 

left for Australia and Spain in 1947 she 

had produced asmallbut impressive body 

of fiction. 

The Carer, by DeborahMoggach 

James is getting on abit and needs fulltime 

help. So Phoebe and Robert,his middleaged 

children, employ Mandy,who seems 

willing to takehim off their hands.But as 

James regales his familywith talesof 

Mandy’s virtues, their shoppingtrips, and 

the shared pleasure of their journeys to 

gardencentres,Phoebe and Robert sense 

somethingisamiss. Is this reallytheir 

father, happily chortling over cuckoo clocks 

and television soaps? Then something 

happens that throws everything into new 

relief. Phoebeand Robert discoverlife does not stop for the 

elderly. 

AConversation withmyCountry, by Alan 

Duff 

Afresh, personal account of New Zealand 

fromone of our hardesthitting writers. 

Returned from livinginFrance, he views 

his country with fresh eyes,asitis now: 

homing in on thecrisesinparenting, our 

prisons, educationand welfare systems, 

and agrowingculture of entitlement that 

entraps Pakehaand Maori alike. Never one 

to shy away from being awhetstone on 

which others can sharpen their own 

opinions, Alan tells it how he sees it. 

These titles are available in Waimakariri and Hurunui 

libraries.For recentadditionstothe library collection go to 

waimakariri.kotui.org.nzorhurunui.kotui.org.nz or visit you local 

library. 

58,000 people live within our 

circulation area. Just one ad in the 

North Canterbury News will be read 

by 46,000 of them every week! 

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CLASSIFIEDS, TRUSTED TRADES &PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 


Public Notices 

DOG POLICY ANNUAL REPORT 

The following table is the Council’sreport on the Dog Control Policy for the period 4 

September 2018 –17September 2019 in accordance with the Dog Control Act 1996 (s10A). 

Reporting Requirements 

Total number of registered dogs 

Number of dogs currently unregistered (at this date) 

The number of probationary owners and disqualified owners 0 

The number of dogs classified as dangerous within last year 1 

(section 31). 

Any dog which the Territorial Authority has, on the basis of sworn 

evidence attesting to aggressive behaviour by the dog on one 

or more occasions, reasonable grounds to believe constitutes a 

threat to the safety of any person, stock, poultry,domestic 

animal or protected wildlife. 

The number of dogs classified as menacing (section 33): 

Classified under s33(A)(1)(b)(i) -observed or reported behaviour 4 

Classified under s33C(1) –Breed or type 1 

The number of Infringement Notices sent to Court: 

Failure to comply with classification effects 1 

Failure to keep dog under control 5 

Failure to register dog 27 

Number 

5,501 dogs 

2,309owners 

354 dogs 

The number of complaints received and their nature. 

Categories of complaints are: 

Aggressive behaviour 32 

Dog biting dog 8 

Dog biting person 5 

Stock worrying 17 

Barking 61 

Lost/Found/Roaming 318 

Welfare 11 

Impounded Dogs 8 

Surrendered 2 

Rehomed 2 

The number of prosecutions undertaken 0 

Animal Control Officers: 

Employed 1 

Contracted -HSSecurity and Smith Security 2 

Ashburton Fanciers 

Society 

POULTRYAUCTION 

Sunday,October 13 

Sports Hall, 

Tancred Street West, 

Ashburton 

Viewing 11am 

Start 12.30pm 

Poultry,Bantams, 

Ducks, Cavies 

Fertile eggs for hatching. 

Day old chicks, unsexed. 

Selected purebreeds 

for $6.00 each 

2212333 

Swannanoa Hall 

AGM 

Wednesday 9 th 

October, 7.30pm 

2211918 

Anyone interested 

welcometoattend 

Personal 

Alone Is No Fun… 

Joinourmembersseeking 

companionship/love! 

Meet viaPersonal phone callsnot 

computer matchups 

25+years of matchmaking experience. 

City/Rural members of all ages (seniors 

welcome!) 

Call 0800 315 311 

to seewho is waiting to meet you! 

www.newbeginningsnetwork.co.nz 

Pets 

2202068 

BICHON HOMESTAY 

for smaller dogs. We look 

after your dog in our home. 

"No kennels". Phone today 

03 314 6110. 

2211124 

KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS 

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

“GOOD NEWS” 

Jesus Christ is coming back -soon!! 

“Behold Icome quickly; and My reward is with 

Me, to give to everyman according as his works 

shall be.” Rev 22:12. 

Musical Instruments 

GUITAR and Ukukele 

tuition, Rangiora based, 

experienced tuition in Folk, 

Blues, Rock, instrument 

setup and basic repairs.Ph 

Tim 027 489 5957. 

Wanted To Buy 

CASH PAID for all types 

of scrap, farm machinery, 

old vehicles etc. Phone 

Wayne 027 749 9736, 03 

323 6610, Licenced Dealer. 

TOOLS, garden, garage, 

saw benches, lathes. Cash 

buyer. Phone 03355 2045. 

DOWNSIZING? Garage 

sale? Cash for estate china. 

Please telephone 313 1878 

or 027 350 3963 

Get results for 

your business 

-advertise in 

the North 


News 

Phone 03 314 8335 

or email 

info@ncnews.co.nz 

Gardening 

2209494 

LAWNMOWING, 

gardening, hedge trimming, 

section tidies, green waste 

removal. Call or text 

Megan 021 337 489. Pensioner 

quotes available. 

TIDY TREES and gardens. 

All tree pruning, 

felling, hedge trimming and 

general gardening. Telephone 

Daniel 027 373 7001 

tidytreesandgarden@gmail.com. 

TRILLIAMS 4th & 5th 

year Tubers. 1st &2nd year 

seedlings. White & 

maroon. Ph 021 171 7584. 

GARDEN hedges cut to 

perfection. Tree & arbor 

work. Also spraying. Free 

quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or 

021 111 4322. 

Public Notices 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

Dream Project NZ Ltd 

has made application 

to the District Licensing 

Committee at Rangiora 

for the renewal of an On 

Licence in respect of the 

premises situated at 76 

Main Street, Oxford known 

as Indian Hut Restaurant. 

The general nature of the 

business conducted (or to 

be conducted) under the 

licence is Restaurant. 

The days on which and 

the hours during which 

alcohol is (or is intended to 

be) sold under the licence 

are Mon -Sun, 11.30am - 

10.30pm. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee at 

215 High Street, Rangiora. 

Any person who is entitled 

to object and who wishes 

to object to the issue of 

the licence may, not later 

than 15 working days after 

the date of the publication 

of this notice, file anotice 

in writing of the objection 

with the Secretary of 

the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee 

at Private Bag 1005, 

Rangiora. 

No objection to the renewal 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than amatter specified in 

section 131 of the sale and 

supply of alcohol act 2012 

This is the second 

publication of this 

notice. This notice was 

first published on 26th 

September,2019. 

2209609 

Situations Vacant 

Cars Wanted 

CASH 4CARS 

and 4WD'S 

Phone 

Automotive 

Parts 


CASH / CASH for any 

unwanted vehicles. Ph 03 

347 9354 or 027 476 2404. 

Cars For Sale 

HOLDEN COLORADO 

$44,000 Ad# 31511 

Reluctant Sale: 2017 Holden 

Colorado 4x4 Ute, 30,000km, 

5-seater, 2.8L diesel auto, 

N.Z. new, reg. and w.o.f. 

Search postanote.co.nz 

for more details. 

MOBIL AMBERLEY 

Aposition foramotivated&well 

presented person. 

Includes cashier duties, sales& 

assistingcustomers. 

Computer &communicationskills 

would beanadvantage. 

Phone Andrew 021 355 890 

2090492 

Trade&Services 

ABEL &Prestige Chimney 

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned 

& operated. Covering all 

areas from Waimak to Hanmer. 

Professional, guaranteed, 

service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

0800 661 244. 

BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

Tree felling, topping, 

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish 

removed, stump grinding, 

branch chipping. 

Affordable rates. Phone 03 

327 5505 or 021 124 4894. 

BRICK &Blocklayer. All 

types of work undertaken. 

New, EQC, repairs, LBP. 

Phone Hamish 313 5678 or 

027 238 6003. 

CARPENTER / Painter 

specialising in alterations & 

renovations, repairs & 

maintenance, 35 plus years, 

experienced licenced 

builder. Telephone Trevor 

313 5013 or 027 431 1864. 

CHIMNEY SWEEPS! 

Time to service your fire. 

Accumulation of soot seriously 

affects performance. 

Latest rotary brush technology. 

Free moisture check 

on wood. Safety inspection. 

All work insured & 

guranteed. From $70 single 

story. 0800SWEEPME or 

021 0277 1927. 

LAWNMOWING Phone 

Stu 027 315 6916. 

Situations Vacant 

Seasonal Mower Operator 

GSL is headquartered in Hornby, Christchurch and has been 

providing arange of services across civil contracting, open 

spaces and mechanical repairs for the last 20 years. Our 

capabilities range from mowing services, hydro seeding, 

landscaping, construction, sports turf, spraying to pest plant 

control. 

We are seeking a seasonal Mower Operator to work 

predominantly during the peak seasons of September to 

December and February to April. You would be working 

primarily in the Hurunui District however may also work outside 

this area from time to time. Your primary role will be to deliver 

ahigh standard of mowing that meet the client’srequirements 

and industry standards. 

Ideally you will have experience mowing in aroadside 

environment and be able to deliver ahigh standard of mowing 

that meet the client’s requirements and industry standards. 

Youwill operate to ahigh safety standard and have the ability 

to work both independently and as part of ateam. ACurrent 

Full NZ Drivers License with Class 2WTR is essential for the 

role. 

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a 

valid NZ work permit. Youwill also be required to pass apreemployment 

drug and alcohol test. 

If this sounds like the type of role you are looking for please 

apply now before applications close on 25 October 2019 by 

sending your CV with acover letter to hr@gsl.nz 

2210092 

Eskburn Farm 

Eskburn Farm consistsof221 hectaresinthree titles 

with agood balance of soils fromheavy flatswhich 

providevery goodyields of supplements to lighter 

flats whichare suitable forwintering cows. Situated 

just inland fromthe township of St Andrewsand 

within verycomfortable distance to Timaru andthe 

Temukasaleyardsthisproperty is ideally suitedfor 

dairy support or beef rearing andfinishing. 

bayleys.co.nz/5510444 

SECURITY GUARDS 

required for casual event 

work over the summer 

period. Acurrent C.O.A is 

essential. Ph 028 419 3720. 


PAINT & wallpaper 

services. Wayne Bryant. 

Exterior, interior, qualified 

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

ROOFER. All roof repairs, 

roof painting, waterblasting, 

moss treatment, 

repointing, gutter cleans & 

snow straps. And more. 

Free quotes. Phone Nathan 

027 516 6609. 

AFFORDABLE concrete 

cutting with quality and PLASTIC WELDING 

removal work. Free quotes. 

No job too small. Ph 027 

442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052 

or A/H 03 359 4605. 

North Canterbury specialist. 

All plastic &fibreglass 

repairs. Telephone James 

021 180 5103. 

METAL WORX. Flashing, 

Sheetmetal Fabrication, 

Wrought Iron, 

Welding, Custom Trailers, 

General Metalwork. No job 

too big or too small. Ph 021 

265 5428 or 03 314 6908. 

Find us on facebook/ 

Glenmark Metal Worx. 

glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com. 

NORTH CANTERBURY 

Tree Care. Qualified 

Arborist specialising in big 

trees in small places, long 

term tree plans, Riparian & 

shelter planting, land clearing, 

stump grinding, branch 

chipping, fully insured, free 

quotes. Ph 0800 873 336. 

PAINTER & Decorator. 

Semi retired painter. Small 

jobs. Ph Peter 03 312 7945 

or 027 693 8360. 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 30 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 31A Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 


SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

Under New Management 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 


0275 379-694 

Builder 

LOCAL 

BUILDERS 

Ring Mark 

027 229 7310 

for afree quote 

www.longsilver 

construction.com 

•Licensed Building 

Practitioner 

•Registered 

Master 

Builder 

1233373 

Appliance Repairs 

•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN 

•AUTHORISED LOCAL SERVICE 

F&P,Bosch, Smeg, 

ASKO, Ariston, LG,Classique, 

Haier, Samsung andmore.... 

2152265 

PROPERTY maintenance, 

lawns, hedges, chainsaw 

work, pruning, painting & 

minor home alterations. 

Town &Country. Ph Mike 

03 313 0261. 

RANGIORA Rubbish 

Removal and RRR skips. 

Wheelie bins any frequency 

and skips from 1.5 cube to 

9cube. Skips and wheelie 

bins for any use, rubbish, 

greenwaste, building sites 

or just cleanups. Give us a 

phone call 313 6957 or for 

skips 021 313 255. 

SCREEN PRINTING. 

For all your printing 

requirements. Tshirts, 

Hoodies, HiVis vests and 

polos, Overalls, Caps etc. 

Please phone Heather 03 

313 0261 or email 

heather.norstar@gmail.com. 

SHEARER. Hap’s Farm & 

Lifestyle Services. Shearing, 

crutching, drenching, 

tailing, feet trimming & 

health check. Trailer, generator 

&mobile handpiece 

available. Experienced, 

reliable and honest. Ph 03 

312 1214 or 021 267 4025. 

SHEARER Mobile sheep 

shearer available for lifestyle 

blocks. Over 30 years 

experience. Phone Stuart 

027 315 6916. 

SHOE REPAIRS, key cutting, 

engraving, giftware. 

10 years experience. 

BESK, 683 Main North 

Road, Belfast. Telephone 

027 311 3423. 

VALUATION 

Specialising in North Canterbury. 

Contact Geoff at 

Maxwell Valuation. Phone 

03 310 8541 or email 

geoff@maxval.co.nz. 


HOUSE 

CLEARING 

Are you 

moving house 

or trying to 

downsize? 

Call All Clear 

Canterbury. We work 

with you to recycle, 

sell and dispose of 

unwanteditems. 


or 021 078 4553 

raewynlcooke@gmail.com 

www.allclearcanterbury.co.nz 

LANDSCAPES 

Paving 

Patio &Pathways 

-New or Existing 

Free Quotes 

–Competitive Pricing 

Blair Gibson 

027 699 5815 03 313 7933 

SUMMERFIELD 

FENCING 

IN YOUR AREA NOW. 

Lifestyle or farm, sheep, cattle, 

horse, all types of animals. 

Fences, yards, sheds, arenas, 

shelters, runs. 

30+ years contract fencing. 

Steve is available to help with 

your design &planning. 

Ph office03312 4747 

“For best results be sure to use authorised service” 

NORTHCANTERBURYAPPLIANCESERVICES 

Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810 

2091848 

Roof Painting 

Moss Spraying 

Ph Peter 

313 0022 

allroofs.co.nz 

2202007 

Pride &Quality Painting 

&Decorating Services 

20 yrs exp, fast and friendly 

service. For all your painting 

needs, phone: Martin 310 

6187 or 021 128 9867 

YOU 

COULD 

BE 

HERE 

Advertise 

your business 

in our Trades 

and Services 

Phone 

Amanda Keys 

on 


2130820 

1913020

2164822 

Builder 

Recovering the Past 

Discovering the Future 

Give Malcolm acall, you’ll be glad 

you did 

Ph. 021 809 108 

or 03 312 8880 (AH) 

Specialists in 

Earthquake 

damage assessing 

&full repairs 

Residential 

Construction 

Taking the stress out of any project 

We’re locals providing atrusted, 

quality service to North Canterbury 

2208126 

Builder 

Computer Repairs 

For all your computer repairs, parts, servicing, sales &more.. 

Come and see us for friendly &supportive service 

TRUSTED TRADES &PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 


Butchery 

Oxford Butchery 

Shane and Leanne Frahm 

We cankill &processyourstock 

FourGenerationsofFrahms 

since 1957 

Ph 312 4205 

Oxford 

Concrete 

ALL CONCRETE AND CONSTRUCTION WORK 

•Driveways, patios &paths •Bridges and Culverts 

•Floors, foundations, sheds and buildings 

•Dairy Sheds,Herd homes •Precast concrete 

•Placing &Finishing 

Daryl Power 027 230 9401 

email concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

1680439 

Number one 

old-fashioned bacon 

&ham curing. 

A/H 312 4709 

2047213 

Denture Clinic 

47 

AFFORDABLE DENTURE 

CLINIC 

(Formerly Riccarton DentureClinic) 

1843944 

Chiropractic Services 

Dr Carissa McGregor Chiropractor 

Injury, accidents and maintenance 

ACC Registered and Accredited 

Monday-Thursday | 03 313 0350 

Libi McKinnon Physiotherapy 

privatephysio@xtra.co.nz 

03 0278 686 2574 

ACC Registered Provider | Tuesday &Friday 

Select Health 

New Dentures 

Relines 

Repairs 

BRYCE JWARD NZCDT 

Kaiapoi 

Ph (03)327-0077 

Gold Card 

Discount 

51 Ashley Street, Rangiora 

KAIAPOI VILLAGEARCADE, 

123 WILLIAMS STREET 


Drainlayer 

Electrician 

Handyman &Landscaping 

AARON HARRIS 

ELECTRICAL LTD 

♦ New Residential Drains, Commercial &Alterations 

♦ Supply and Install of Septic Tanks &Effluent Systems 

♦ Stormwater Retention Ponds &Tanks 

♦ AllTypes of Field Drainage &Trenching 

FREE 

QUOTES 

Jesse McAnulty 027 259 8560 

Email: jm-drainage@outlook.com 


2089195v2-4/4-S 

NEW HOUSES • ALTERATIONS 

ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS • SMART WIRING 

SYSTEMS AND MORE... 

M: 0275 543 958 E: aaron@ahel.co.nz 

2020478 

1831495 

Lawn Maintenance 

IT’S SCARIFYING SEASON! 

Landscaping 

STEWART CONTRACTING 

Landscaping -Fencing 

& Earthworks 

Plumbing and Gas 

Scaffolding 

mowrite.co.nz 

LAWN SCIENCE 

by mowrite 

Our tailored lawn science programs will 

leave your lawns 

lushious, green &weed free! 

•Lawn Renovation •Scarifying •Fertilising 

•Disease &pest control 

Call 0800 669 7483 

info@mowrite.co.nz 

mow 

RITE 

"WE MOW+MUCH MORE!" 

ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING 

03 313 9375 •027 369 3974 

www.stewartcontracting.co.nz 

contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz 

Motorcycles 

NZ LIFESTYLE &MOTORCYCLES LTD 

ATV 

Servicing 

Contact Mike 

Sales -Service -Repairs -Servicing Rangiora 

362 Fernside Road Ph: 0275 350 147 

Rangiora 

nzlpltd@gmail.com 

2136148 

2207722 

● Filtration –whole house, kitchen tap 

● Domestic maintenance 

● Gas fitting –servicing, new, 

renovations 

● Gas hot water installs 

● Gas cookers and Gas fires 

● Kitchen /Bathroom renovations 

● Backflow testing and installs 

2063426 

Discount forSuper Gold card holders! 

james@plumbingandgashq.co.nz 

0800 H2O LPG 

4 2 6 574 

•Edge protection 

•Working platform 

Phone 

0274 366 901 

Plans for pricing 

jas.rangiorascaffolding@xtra.co.nz 

North Canterbury wide 

1783878 

CAP 65 

CAP 40 

CAP 20 

Shingle 

SHINGLE SUPPLIES 

Quarry Prices 

DRAINAGE CHIP 

from $40 per cube 




all +gst 

Plus all excavation and truck hire 

house excavations, driveways, subdivisions 

CONTRACTING 

Ph: KEN 027 201 3302 

Email: stress@xtra.co.nz 

2009594 

Scrap Metal 

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP 

•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel •Specialists in Farm 

Machinery•All non Ferrous 

MAINLAND 

METALS LTD 

Ph (03)338 7000 

Mike 0274 818 544•Robbie0274 818 027 

Locally owned and operated 

Stump Grinding 

1902273 

Stump grinding, Canterbury wide. 

Single stumps, half day and 

full day rates. 

Experienced and friendly staff. 

www.nztrimandgrind.co.nz 

nztrimandgrind@mail.com 

Phone 022 385 2905 

2207101 

THE TREE SNIP 

2194351 

Tree Maintenance 

❖ Tree Topping ❖ Tree Removal 

❖ Stump Grinding ❖ Earthworks 

Apurpose built ‘Tree Snip’ unit for safe 

and controlled tree topping and removal. 

CALL 

CRAIG FLOWERS 

0800 764 748 

FREE QUOTES 

OPERATING CANTERBURYWIDE 

www.treesnip.co.nz 

Septic Waste 

Tyres 

Best Brands -Best Prices 

5Star Service 

346a Flaxton Road 


0800 226 324 for 24/7 Service 

2059023 

2186433

North Canterbury News: October 03, 2019

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