North Canterbury News: October 24, 2019

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After-hours care announced

An afterhourshealth service willbe

provided for North Canterbury

residents, to be builtatthe existing

Rangiorahealth hub site.

The sevenday health servicehas been

hailed as awin by WaimakaririMPMatt

Doocey, who is confidentitwill be a

24hour service.

He saysthe community has fought long

and hard to get apurposebuilt, sevenday

integratedfamily healthservice for

the region.

The Canterbury District Health Board

(CDHB) says SouthLink Health Services

will build and run the facility,which is

expected to openin2020/21.

The agreement will see amerging of

two existing South LinkHealth Services

generalpractices, RangioraFamily

Doctors and the Good Street Medical

Centre. They willmove intothe new

IntegratedFamilyHealth Centre(IFHC).

‘‘This news today comes after the

CDHB announced afterhours

healthcare for Waimakariri at my public

meetinginJune,’’ Mr Doocey said.

‘‘I called the Canterbury District

Health Board to the public meetingso

our community couldpresent our

petition callingfor afterhours

healthcare.’’

Apetitionseekingafterhourscare

received more than 10,500 signatures —

‘‘a veryclearsignaltothe CDHB on how

much our community neededthis to

happen’’.

‘‘Within the firstweek of the petition

being launched in February by Sandi

and David McLeanand myself,ithad

received 1000 signatures.

‘‘In March, Sandi and Ilaunched the

petition at WaimakaririLibrariessowe

could include the voices of those who

weren’t able to access the petition

online.

‘‘Therehas been some hard workand

someimportant milestones that we have

crossed as acommunity to get to this

point. PaulaThackwell was one of the

earliestvoices raising this issueand we

had our first win at my public meeting in

2016when the CDHBannounced it

would startworking with our community

stakeholders to lookatexpandingafterhours

provision.

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House values climb by 2.5 percent

STAFF REPORTERS

Residentialhousing values in the

Waimakariri district haveincreased

by an average of 2.5% over the last

threeyears, latest figuresfrom

QuotableValue show.

The average house value in the

district is now $451,150, according to

the district’s rating revaluation for

2019.

Valuelevel changesvary on

location and house type, with the

lowerend of the market generally

having agreater increaseacross the

district.

Lifestyle properties have seen

valueincreasesgreater than

residential since 2016,with the

average improvedlifestyle property

capital value increasing by 3.8%,

whilethe average land value for a

lifestylepropertyincreasedby8.4%.

QV registered valuer Kris Rodgers

told the North Canterbury News that

smaller lifestyle blocks, including

thosedeemedrural residential,had

seen thebiggest increases.

Less movement was seen in larger

lifestyleblocks,4hectares and

above, although there werepockets

with greater value increases.

Bareland blocks,especially

smaller ones, around Mandeville

and closertoRangiora had bigger

increasesthan those further out.

Generally, propertieswithin the

commuter belt to both Christchurch

and Rangiora enjoyed bigger

increasesthan those further out.

The increases in residential

property values in Rangiora and

Kaiapoi largely moved in tandem,he

said,with Rangiora valuesgenerally

movingslightlymore.

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Workshop to tackle social isolation

By DAVID HILL

Social connectedness remains

achallenge for many in North

Canterbury.

Asocial inclusion workshop

is beingheld at the

Ruataniwha KaiapoiCivic

Centre next Thursday,asthe

Waimakariri district’s social

inclusion initiatives group

lookstobreakdown barriers.

Waimakariri District

Council community

development adviser

Madeleine Burdon,who chairs

the group,says asocially

inclusivesociety is where

people feelvalued, their

differences are respected, and

their basicneedsare met,‘‘so

thatthey can live in dignity’’.

The groupwas established in

2007underthe umbrella of

Social Services Waimakariri,

but is now resourced by the

council’s community team.

‘‘The challenges and

barrierscreating social

isolation have notchanged

much in 12 years—indeed,

some new concernshave

emerged, including rapid

populationgrowth.

‘‘We are championing what’s

already out there and

exploring new opportunities to

address isolation, and we’re

keen to hearwhat people are

doing.’’

She says social isolation can

be caused by severalfactors

and not justbymoving to anew

community, or due to getting

olderorlosing mobility.

‘‘It could be achange in life

situation. It could be someone

who has retiredorlost their

job, or you’velost yourspouse.’’

The socialinclusion

workshop will be held upstairs

in the centre on Thursday,

October 31, from 9am to 12pm.

Spaces are limited. Email

madeleine.burdon@wmk.govt.nz.

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‘I’mconfident we’re looking at 24-hour care’

From Page 1

‘‘We’ve kept the pressure

on when perhapsother

areas might havegiven

up.

‘‘I’m waitingfor the

release of further details

aroundhoursasthe

CDHB and South Link

Health work through

these details, butI’m

confident we arelooking

at 24hour careand this is

whatIwill be continuing

to pushfor.’’

Waimakariri Mayor

DanGordon saysasevendayafterhours

facility

represents an important

step forwardfor the

districtand is acredit to

allthosewho have

campaigned to establish

suchservicesinthe area.

‘‘Wehave reached a

populationwhere the

provisionofanafterhours

hubissomething

the community deserves.

‘‘Itisall about making

surelocalservices are

here.

‘‘Alongwithspecialist

services thatare

availableinour

community,wewillbe

wellserved,’’ he says.

‘‘Itisgreat news and

verywelcome. It is

something the CDHBhad

committedtoat apublic

meetinglastyear.’’

Mr Gordon says he

looks forward to meeting

withthe CDHB to hear

moreabout what is

proposed.

Community backing ... Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey, left, with Sandi and

David McLean. Their petition urged health authorities to provide afterhours

health care in North Canterbury.

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Some big movers in property revaluations

From Page 1

Turning to business premises,

Mr Rodgers said the

commercial and industrial

sector had experienced steady

growth since 2016, driven by

the effects of population

growth and construction.

‘‘With the developmentof

new retail space, precincts

and industrial developments,

Waimakariri business areas

are now competing with and

attracting customers from

surrounding areas, including

Christchurch.

‘‘Thebusiness sector was

one of the largest movers with

commercial increasing14% on

capital value and 1.9% on land

value, while industrial

property increased 8.1% on

capital value and decreased

1% on landvalue.’’

Mr Rodgers notedthat, in

the rural sector, farmerswere

experiencing regulatory

pressuresfrom government

and financial institutions,

resulting in afallinsales

activity across the district.

‘‘There has been asmall

decrease in valueacross dairy

properties,whilstpastoraland

arablehave remained at

similar value levels to 2016,

with pastoral properties in

some localitiesexperiencing a

small increase.’’

Notices of rating valuation

are being posted out to owners

now, with 26,628properties

acrossthe district having been

revalued.

Ratingvaluations are

carried out on all properties in

New Zealand, usuallyonce

every three years, to

specifically helplocal

councilsset rates for the

following three years.

Such valuesare just one of

several factors councils use to

set rates. An increased rating

valuation does not necessarily

mean aproperty owner will

pay more rates.

Ownerswhoseproperties

have increased above the

district average will likelypay

more, while thosewhose

valuationchange is belowthe

average may well pay less.

Council rates will not be

updatedbasedonthe new

valuations untilJuly 1, 2020.

Theupdatedrating

valuations should reflect the

likelysellingprice of a

property at the effective

revaluation date, which was

August 1, 2019,but did not

include chattels.

Thefigures from QV show

thetotal rateable value of the

26,628 propertieswithin the

district is now $17,252,147,000,

with the land value of those

propertiesnow valued at

$7,883,667,000.

The updated rating

valuations are independently

auditedbythe Office of the

Valuer General, and need to

meet rigorous quality

standards before the new

ratingvaluations are certified.

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The council’s manager of

finance and business support,

JeffMillward, says the QV

rating valuationsdon’t

increase how much the

council collectsfor rates,but

can affect the distribution of

rates.

‘‘Rates are one source of

council income,’’ he says.

‘‘Revaluation doesn’t

increase the amount council

collectsfrom rates, but it helps

workout everyone’s share.’’

Also, the revaluation only

affected ratesbasedona

property’s value.Ithad no

impact on rates setbyfixed

charges, land area, or targeted

rates such as kerbside

collection services.

‘‘Rating levels dependon

funding decisions made by the

council.

‘‘Wewon’t know until the

start of the next rates yearhow

the new property values will

affect individualrates,’’ Mr

Millwardsaid.

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ECan appeal condemned

By ROBYN BRISTOW

Environment Canterbury

defied logic when it appealed

aHigh Court decision on

defining riverbeds, Hurunui

farmers say.

The appeal was dismissed

by the Court of Appeal earlier

this month.

The farmers say the appeal,

and ECan’s determination to

set riverbed lines based on

1in50 year floods, has cost

them, and ratepayers who

footed the bill for the appeal,

thousands of dollars.

The High Court had earlier

determined that ECan’s

argument over river widths,

accepted by the District

Court in aprosecution case

against Dunsandel dairy

farmer Mike Dewhirst, was

wrong. ECan’s position was

based on looking at the river’s

fullest flow and searching for

asuitable bank.

The chairman of the

Hurunuibased Rural

Advocacy Network, Jamie

McFadden says the essential

issue was not about

protecting braided rivers as

ECan purported. It was about

using aflawed and unfair

process based on

hypothetical 1in50 year

floods to map riverbeds.

‘‘This decision (the appeal)

should be celebrated by all

those who value commonsense

and fair process,’’ he

says.

Mr McFadden says he

cannot understand why

ECan, at significant cost to

ratepayers, pursued acourt

case that would have seen

land used for houses, roads,

and townships, as well as

areas farmed for 100 years,

deemed riverbed.

‘‘A number of farmers have

been subjected to considerable

cost —$5000 to $15,000

—and aWaiau farmer

prosecuted and branded a

criminal because of ECan’s

flawed, and now proven

illegal, riverbed lines

policy,’’ he says.

He wonders if ECan will

show any empathy for the

‘‘appalling injustice it has

inflicted on these

landowners’’.

Dave Holland, who farms

near the Hurunui River, says

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‘‘It is pretty odd when

riverbed lines encompass

towns and buildings. Ican’t

see how you can suddenly

call private property

riverbed, and then restrict

farming with no talk of

compensation or even

consultation,’’ he says.

He struck problems when

he applied for consent to

extend his irrigation to a

small area of land near the

river. ECan said it was

riverbed,

‘‘The whole thing has been

awaste of money and time.

They are trying to landgrab

and control what is

happening. To all of asudden

call it riverbed was plainly

not right,’’ he says.

Mr Holland says ECan’s

riverbed determination

defied logic, had cost people

quite alot of money, and it

appeared the regional

council was running its own

agenda without the thought of

bringing farmers along with

it.

Paul Hood, who farms at

Parnassus, paid $10,000 to a

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concerns at the 11th hour,

after he sought consent to do

river protection work on his

property, bounding the

Waiau River.

‘‘I was told Icouldn’t farm

the land because it was

riverbed. It was not until I

threatened to take ECan to

court, and pointed out their

ruling would affect every

farmer along the river from

Parnassus to Hanmer

Springs, that they came

around and in the end backed

down.’’

It was decided to call his

property an island, and the

consent was issued.

He says he should have

challenged it being called an

island, but he had just bought

the farm and had acow shed

on it.

He said he had spent a

considerable amount of

money and did not want to

put anything at risk for his

shareholders.

‘‘I accepted it and moved

on.’’

Nadeine Dommisse,

ECan’s chief operating

officer, says there are no

plans to appeal the Dewhirst

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She says the key reason

ECan appealed the decision

was to clarify the definition

of riverbed under the

Resource Management Act

(RMA).

‘‘This decision now

provides clarity for

landowners, communities

and river users on apoint of

law that has widereaching

implications and is central to

ECan’s work in protecting the

region’s muchvalued

braided rivers.

‘‘The RMA definition of

‘bed’ is ‘the space of land

which the waters of the river

cover at its fullest flow

without overtopping its

banks’.

‘‘In our braided rivers,

which do not have clearly

defined banks, the definition

is difficult to apply.’’

Ms Dommisse encourages

anyone considering works

that may be in the bed of a

waterway to discuss it with

officers before doing any

work to ensure a‘‘fuller

understanding of the

potential issues’’.

‘‘Doing so should help

avoid any disputes over

whether they are working in a

riverbed or not,’’ she says.

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Why birds of afeather

cause havoc together

By RACHEL MACDONALD

It’s starling season and nestbuilding

is well under way.

Of course, it’s not just

starlings getting creative with

straw, but because they tend

to build in enclosed spaces —

from ceilings where they can

get in under the tin to engine

housings —they are the birds

that tend to pose the greatest

fire risk.

Cust fire chief Peter

Clements says it is

particularly important to

check all engine bays for bird

nests if avehicle hasn’t been

run for awhile.

Tractors are at big risk in

this regard.

‘‘Birds are aproblem every

year at this time, but they

seem to be particularly bad

this year,’’ he says.

‘‘Most farmers are aware of

the issue and we tend to leave

bonnets open on our tractors,

as that means it’s too light for

the birds to nest.

‘‘In fact, some farmers take

their tractor bonnets off

altogether over spring.’’

Another potential problem

centres around nests built

around outside lights on a

veranda or deck, and around

chimneys —especially if the

weather remains abit cool.

Barbecues can be ahazard,

too, if nesting material has

fallen in around the burners.

Nests in letterboxes are not

so much afire risk, but still

not ideal. That’s when abit of

tape across the slot in front

can come in handy.

Persistent ... Within aday of

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the birds were already back and

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upgrade

completed

Ahighrisk stretch of highway

between Waipara and

Waikari has had its $3.5

millionupgrade completed.

Between 2008 and 2018 one

persondied and 12 were

seriously hurt in crashes on

this part of State Highway 7.

The improvements were

completed last month and it

is hopedthe work willmake

the road safer for motorists,

The New Zealand

Transport Agency’s director

of regional relationships, Jim

Harland, says the stretch is

part of akey freight route

between Picton and

Christchurch.

‘‘It gets busy with local

people and travellers,

particularlyaround holiday

time, as it leads to the turnoff

to Hanmer Springs,through

to the West Coast and also

Nelson andPicton.

‘‘Safety barriers havebeen

added on the highway to help

prevent runoffroad crashes

and rumble strips have been

installed to wakeup drivers

asleep at the steering wheel.’’

Sealed shoulders in frontof

new safety barriers will give

drivers who lose control more

room to recover. Improved

signagehas been installed,

and betterroad markings

make it easier for driver to

see at night and in the wet.

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Main Divide wines, made at

the Pegasus Bay winery

operated by the Donaldson

family,won three gold

medals at the New World

Wine Awards.

The goldswent to Main

Divide’s 2019 sauvignon

blanc, 2015 riesling, and 2017

merlot cabernet.

Main Divide’s 2017 merlot

cabernet was also placed in

the top 50 wines, selected

from the gold medal winners.

They wereproducedbythe

team at PegasusBay under

the direction of Matt

Donaldson.

Tastingnotessaid the

merlot blend providedripe

fruit and drinkability,while

the cabernet sauvignon gave

body, backbone and

structure.

‘‘The result is arich wine

with ripe flavours of red

berries, plums and

blueberry, the fruitissweet

and the flavourfull with a

long soft finish. Pair this with

lamb shoulder chops slow

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onions.’’

Judgingchairman Jim

Harré says to earn agold

medal, awine will havebeen

tasted up to 19 timesby11

different judges before being

awardedthis merit, and

champion wines will have

been tasted up to 36 times.

All entries are tasted blind,

meaningjudges see the wine

only in the glass,never in a

bottle.

Well over athousand wines

entered the 2019 New World

Wine Awards. Entrieswere

judged by 17 independent

experts over three days to

awardgold,silverand

bronze medals, as well as

championtrophies and the

top 50 rankings.

The Donaldson familyhas

been involved in wine since

the early 1970s and were

pioneersofthe North

Canterburyregion.

TheirPegasus Bay Winery

and Vineyard is atrue family

affair.

Ivan Donaldson, who had a

long career as an associate

professor and consultant

neurologist,aswell as being

awine writer and wine

judge, oversees viticulture

and wine styles.

He beganthe vineyard

while holdingdown his day

job.

His wife, Christine,

established the gardensat

Pegasus Bay and maintains

the extensive grounds.

Their eldest son, Ed, takes

care of the marketing; Matt is

the winemaker;his younger

brother,Paul, is the general

manager;his other brother,

Mike, is their localsales

manager;and Ed’s wife,

Belinda,runs the restaurant.

They have two brands in

operation: PegasusBay,

which includes only fruit

grown on their estate; while

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Wellearned ...

Wine judge Jim

Harré says the

gold medal wines

were blindtasted

up to 19 times by

11 different

judges before

being awarded

this distinction.

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their Main Divide brand

focuses on fruit that is

sourced from growers

aroundthe region.

About 10 yearsago the

familyplantedtheir own

vineyards for MainDivide, so

they now growabouthalf the

fruit for MainDivide

themselves.

The top 50 goldmedalwinning

wines are available

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Around the electorate with

STUART SMITH MP FOR KAIKOURA

Best wishes to new mayor

Iwould firstly like to congratulate

Marie Black, the new mayor of the

Hurunui District.

Marie will draw on the experience

gained from her two previous terms as

deputy mayor as she makes the

transition to the mayoralty.

Iwish Marie all the best as she settles

into her new role.

On adifferent topic, Irecently went

to the Wetlands and Streams Field Day

in Culverden on The Triangle farm.

This Hurunui Biodiversity Group

event was wellattended and the work

that has been done on this farm to

enhance its environment is to be

applauded.

Sharemilker Nigel Gardiner has put

in agreat deal of effort on stream and

wetland enhancement and riparian

planting, and it was valuable to be able

to see this firsthand and learn more

about this farmbased project.

Farmers do feel like they are under

attack at the moment, and it seems that

the loudest voices have the least

understanding of the investment in

environmental projects that so many

farmers are undertaking.

The latest freshwater proposals are

an example of this, as they heap

pressures on to asector that is already

at historically low levels of confidence.

Farmers like those at The Triangle,

who are putting ahuge effort and

resources into some very exciting

environmental initiatives, which are

seeing real results, are being

overlooked.

So is the fact that aLand, Air, Water

Aotearoa (LAWA) analysis of national

river quality trends from 2008 to 2017

showed that, for eight out of the nine

water quality indicators on which it

reported, more monitored sites were

improving than degrading.

National signed an accord with the

dairy industry that saw farmers fence

off 98 percent of their waterways —a

major achievement by our farmers —

alongside spending more than $1

billion in environmental investment

over the last five years.

The work these farmers are doing to

enhance their —and our —

environment need to be recognised,

acknowledged and, above all,

supported.

Getting down to business

On behalfofthe 2019electedcouncilI

welcome youtothe regular columnin

the NorthCanterburyNews.

First and foremost, Iwish to

congratulate the newly elected

councillors and HanmerSprings

community board members.

In the coming weeks community

committeeswill be elected andIurge

you alltoconsiderand engage in this

processand representyour

community.

To live in adistrict that has

individuals whoare willing to

participate in governance at this level

demonstrates thepassionweall have

for our district and ensuresit

continues to be agreat place to ‘‘live,

workand play’’.

Iamexcited with the new teamand

lookforward to strong input from them

as we settleinto the business of good

governance.

The firstmeetingonOctober24,

followingthe triennialelection, will

primarilybeaceremonialmeeting

withthe swearing in of thenew council

and some procedural matters.

Atwoday induction is plannedfor

councillors to developan

understanding of thesubjects thatare

relevant to local governmentand the

opportunityfor them to contributeto

the overallstrategic direction of the

HurunuiDistrictCouncil bothfrom a

sharedand individual perspective.

Duringmyfirst week Iattended the

Together HurunuiSocial Networking

meeting.The guestspeakerwas

Katherine Peet from Network

Waitangi,onunderstanding Te Tiriti o

Waitangi in 2019. Ialsoattended the

AmberleyNZmeeting as aguest and

witnessed firsthandtheirenergy and

focus towards unlocking thetown’s

potentialasaretaildestination.

As chairwoman of the Hurunui

Health Services Development group,

our bimonthly meetingpaidattention

to anteand postnatalcareacross the

district.

The committeewelcomednew

parents to thisdiscussion,withsome

fruitfuloutcomeswithin thiscritical

areaofcare.

Ihave several Local Government

New Zealand workshops to attend in

the nextmonthortwo,whereIlook

forwardtoconnectingwithother

mayorsfrom acrossthe region.

Incoming mayor aims to lead on regional transport

By DAVID HILL

Climate change and regional

transportare the prioritiesfor

Waimakariri’s new mayor.

As he prepares to be swornin

tomorrow afternoon, Mayorelect

Dan Gordon is proposing anew

climate change and

sustainability portfolio, while the

roadingportfolio will be split into

localroading and regional

transport.

Mr Gordon plans to take the

lead on regionaltransport.

‘‘I want to support the local

issues and the wider regional

issues likethe (Woodend)bypass

and NZTA (New Zealand

TransportAgency) investment

into addressingtraffic congestion

and the motorway.

‘‘We have alot of big projects

that we need investmentinand

that includes passenger

transport.’’

Mr Gordon says it will be a

goodfit, as it is recommended

thatthe mayor sits on the Greater

Christchurch Public Transport

Committee and theRegional

Transport Committee, and

former mayor David Ayers

served on both.

He says climate change is a

growing concern which requires

someleadership.

‘‘It’s certainly an issuewhich

we needtokeep oureyes on and

there’s work being done by

council staff in this space,soit’s

important for council to provide

someleadershipand keep on top

of that.’’

Mr Gordon had abusy first

week, after theprovisional

resultswere announced on

October12, moving intothe

mayor’s office the following

Monday and meetingwith all 10

newly elected councillors

individuallyduring the week.

‘‘I’ve had somereallygood

discussions and we’vetalked

about what each of their interests

are.

‘‘We’ve got threenew

Dan Gordon ...

The new mayor

had abusy first

week.

councillors, one in each ward,

and theyare all going to do agood

job in the roles Iwill give them.’’

Oncesworn in tomorrow, the

councillors willselectadeputy

mayor and vote on Mr Gordon’s

portfolio recommendations.

Mr Gordonsays he has met

with Kevin Felstead,following

theelection resultwhich saw the

former deputymayor losehis

seat aroundthe council table.

‘‘I’m sad for Kevin because he’s

beenalongterm colleague and a

friend.’’

He has alsomet with Mr Ayers

duringhis first week and says he

is ‘‘very thankful for his advice’’.

He also met the new members

across the district’s four

communityboards.

‘‘Wedid an inductionduring

the week. They are an impressive

bunch and there’s alot of

youngerboard members and

there’s more women on the

council.’’

Mr Gordonbelievesheisthe

youngestmayor in the

Waimakariri district’s 30year

history. He will celebrate his 44th

birthday in December.

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It’s all hands on deck at the CustCraft

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In choosing where the proceeds from its

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Emily’sconfidence-builder

By ROBYN BRISTOW

North Canterbury’s Emily Sullivan has had

arapid rise in the world of pageants.

She is off to Mexico in January to appear

on the international stage —the second

time in just three years she has

represented New Zealand internationally.

Emily was crowned the regional Miss

Five Crowns New Zealand, in 2017, was the

Miss Five Crowns New Zealand Charity

Ambassador in 20182019, and, following

selection to travel to the Oceania Miss

World Supermodel production in Vietnam

last September, was recently awarded the

Miss Global New Zealand title.

She is now off to Mexico to compete for

the world title against around 55 other

contestants and is hard at work fundraising

to help her to contest the title.

Emily, an aspiring actress who studied at

the National Academy of Singing and

Dramatic Arts in Christchurch, says the

journey has been lifechanging.

She says she has come along way from

being ayoung girl who lacked

confidence.

It was the charity work that attracted

Emily to getting afoothold in the contest,

and since then she says her confidence in

herself has grown. She is a‘‘huge

advocate’’ of women’s rights and says if you

are passionate about something, you have

to do it.

‘‘When Iwant something Ichase it with

all my heart,’’ says Emily, who is apersonal

consultant at Anytime Fitness in Rangiora.

The pageant involves modelling, charity

work, public engagements and

photography.

‘‘It is not all about who is the prettiest. It

is deeper than that. It’s about the person,’’

she says.

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involved and she has to fund herself. But

her love of New Zealand and putting it on

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Creative gems feature in exhibition

By SHELLEY TOPP

Art on the Quay Gallery’s

annual exhibition of favourites

has again acquired somegems

fromprivate collections for the

public to view.

There are 27 artworkson

showinthe exhibition at the

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic

Centre gallery.

All the works, which include

paintings, photographsand

pottery, is on loan for the

exhibitionfrom art loversin

North Canterbury.

Former Waimakariri mayor

David Ayers and his wife

Marilyn have apainting and a

photograph in the exhibition.

Both were on display in

David’s office duringhis

mayoralty.

Marilyn’s painting,

Waimakariri,byDiana

Gillanders,was bought at the

2010 Kaiapoi Art Expo when

David was about to standfor

the mayoralty.

‘‘I saiditwas aportentof

thingstocomewhereas David

was afraiditwould jinx his

chances,’’Marilyn said. ‘‘We all

know the resultand this

painting haslookedover David

at his desk in the mayor’s office

for the last nineyears.’’

David’s photograph is an

imageofthe Tuhoe,called

TuhoeCrossing the

Waimakariri Bar,taken by

Kaiapoi photographer Anne

Lambewhile on board the

WaimakaririAshley

Coastguard boat.

‘‘It is agreatphoto and went

immediately on to my office

wall,’’ Davidsaid.’’With the

subsequent loss of the Tuhoe,

therecame an added layer of

poignancy.’’

Each piece of art in the

exhibition is accompanied by

an acquisition note provided

Historic record ...

Kaiapoi photographer

Anne Lambe’s image,

Tuhoe Crossing the

Waimakariri Bar,

adorned the wall of

former Waimakariri

mayor David Ayers’

office. It features in the

Favourites 2019

exhibition on show at

the Arts on the Quay

Gallery in Kaiapoi.

by the owner.

Yvonne Barton’spainting,

Amalfi,byItalian artist Maria

Gianni,was alucky find by

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auction50years ago ‘‘going for

next to nothing’’.

Michaeland Alison de

Hamel’suntitledpainting,

signed by an unknown artist

‘‘TSP’’, was bought for the price

of the frame ($4),atthe Resale

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Resource Recovery Park.

The Favourites 2019

exhibition openedmid

Octoberand closes on

Thursday, November 14.

Centenary

approaches

By ROBYN BRISTOW

The Waikari Hospital will celebrate its

100th birthday next year.

Asubcommittee of the Friendsofthe

Waikari Hospital, which has improved

the facilities and provided extra

comfort for patients since1984,plan to

mark the milestoneonSeptember 5,

2020, along with localcommunity

members.

Aluncheonwill be heldatthe

Waikari Memorial Hall, with the

hospital openfor anyonewho wants to

walk through it in the morning.

The Friends of the Hospital have

provided many extras for the hospital

over the years, such as mattress

underlays, outdoor sunshades, heat

pumpsand alterationstothe lounge.

This year, the group bought two

lounge chairs for patients and provided

anew concrete outdoor area with

seating for patients and family to enjoy.

The work on thisarea was done by

localtradesman Ruckndig, Kelly Earl

Builders and Geoff Olorenshaw, with

all their time donated to the Friends.

The groupsays it is grateful for the

help.

New curtainsare also on theirway

and will be hung in three of the

permanent patientsrooms. Friends

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Table tennis anniversary

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First meeting in drill hall

By DAVID HILL

The Kaiapoi RSA is preparing

to mark 100 years of serving its

soldiers and theirfamilies.

The local group’s 75th

jubilee history,published in

1994,records that the Kaiapoi

RSA was formed as asubbranch

of the Christchurch

ReturnedSoldiers’ Association

on July 24, 1919, before

becoming incorporatedinits

own rightonOctober 28, 1919.

The Kaiapoi RSA’s minutes

record thatthe inaugural

meeting was held in the

Kaiapoi Defence Drill Hall at

8pm that day,with 50 returned

soldiers present.

Captain William Henry Stark

was elected the first chairman.

AucklandMuseum’s online

cenotaph recordsthat Captain

Starkwas born at Southbrook

on April 6, 1890, andlater

farmed in the Kaiapoi area

before being enlisted.

He embarked on the HMNZS

Pakeha,arriving in Plymouth,

England, in July1917.

He was sent to France in

September, where he joined

the third Canterbury Battalion

infantry regiment.

Laterattached to the fourth

FieldCompany Engineers, he

attainedthe rank of captain in

May 1918.

Captain Stark served as

Kaiapoi RSA president from

1919 to 1920, and againfrom

1940 to 1946.

The Kaiapoi RSA’s original

executive also included vicepresidentCaptainChaplain

Ready, secretary S.J.

McPherson,treasurer E.G.

Gray,executive members T.R.

Gibson and H.D. Cooksley

(bothKaiapoi), J. Stokes

(Waikuku), R. Patterson (East

Eyreton),F.Sheppard

(Woodend) and T. Bowers

(Ohoka).

Theminutes record that, at

theinaugural meeting,

Christchurch RSA executive

members explained the aims

of the RSA and ‘‘that it was

imperative for the soldiers to

stick together’’.

TheChristchurch RSA was

thefirstRSA formed in New

Zealand, in 1916.

TheKaiapoi RSA’s second

president was Dr Maxwell

Ramsay, who lived from 1888 to

1937. He is remembered by a

sundial which has beenplaced

at the memorialreservein

Raven Quay, next to the

KaiapoiCenotaph.

ThefirstAnzac Day service

andparade was hosted by the

KaiapoiRSA in 1921

Over the years, the RSA held

its meetings at various venues,

including the Kaiapoi

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social rooms,the KaiapoiCycle

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building’’,the drill hall,the

Orange Hall and the Borough

Hall.

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old Forresters’ Hall,which

served as its baseuntil it was

sold in 1990.

The RSA has had ‘‘a

longstanding friendship’’with

the Kaiapoi Workingmen’s

Club, which hasbeen its main

venue since the 1990s.

Membership has always

been strong, with85members

signed up by 1923.

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Richards elected its first president.

Sheserveduntil 1954.

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Parade to mark

special day

By DAVID HILL

The Kaiapoi RSA wants to celebrate its

centenary with the localcommunity.

President NeillPrice is encouragingthe

local community to come out in force to

viewastreetparadeonSaturday,

November2.

‘‘Weare keenfor the public to come and

helpuscelebrate the occasion.Local

people havebeen very goodatsupporting

us over the years, particularlyonAnzac

Day.’’

But visitors are encouraged to come

early, with road closures planned on

Williams Street fromOhokaRoad to Smith

Street.

‘‘It’s in the interests of health and safety,

so come early, have some

lunch and enjoy the town

and then watch the

parade,’’ Mr Pricesays.

The parade will leave

fromFuller Streetat2pm

and continuealong

Williams Street,tofinish at

the Kaiapoi Cenotaph in

Raven Quay.

The New ZealandArmy

Bandwill lead the parade,

fresh fromits recent

success at the Royal

Edinburgh MilitaryTattoo,

where it received the

Pooley Sword, awarded to the performers

who madethe greatest contribution to the

event.

Following the armyband will be a

collection of military transport vehicles, a

New Zealand Mounted Rifles contingent

and aplatoon from BurnhamArmy Camp

‘‘infull military dress’’.

Christchurch RSA president Pete

Dawson and Royal New Zealand RSA

president BJ Clark will be in the saluting

parade.

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Logo ... The Kaiapoi RSA

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The Kaiapoi Volunteer Fire Brigadewill

be driving a1930s Dennis fire engine,

while Kaiapoi St John, the Rangiora 88

Squadron Air Cadets and localScouts and

Girl Guideswill alsobeinthe parade.

Following the parade there will be a

shortserviceatthe Kaiapoi Cenotaph,

whereMrPrice will unveilastainlesssteel

centenaryplaque containing99crosses

and apoppy.

Thanks to the Kaiapoi GardenClub, two

wreaths will be laid at the cenotaph and

one at the Kaiapoi Memorial Cemetery.

The weekend’s proceedings will get

underway with ameetandgreet for past

and present membersand their families at

the KaiapoiClub on Friday evening, where

some special awardswill be presented.

Kaiapoi NorthSchool

pupils will giveamusical

performanceand former

HMNZSPegasus

LieutenantCommander

and Kaiapoi Brass Band

member Michael Gousmett

will be alone bugler.

On Saturday evening a

dinner will be held for

members at the Kaiapoi

Club, with Defence and

Veterans Affairs Minister

Ron Markasthe guest

speaker.

Entertainment will be

providedbyaNew Zealand ArmyBand

quintet,KaiapoiHigh School pupils and a

lone bugler.

Some specialawards, including alife

membership,merit badge and certificate,

will be presented.

Centennial committeechairwoman

KerryMcCabe saysashort church service

will be heldonthe river terraces,next to

the Port &Eagle Brewpub, at 11.30am on

Sunday, with localchurchministers and

the KaiapoiBrassBand, to complete the

weekend’s festivities.

‘‘Hopefully it’sabeautiful day. We

wanted to do something outside the

square, with achilled out vibe, rather than

doingitinachurch.’’

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Soldiers and nurses ... Agroup of wounded soldiers and nurses, including Sister Amy Evans,

of Kaiapoi. They are (withsome detailsmissing), rear, from left, Houston,Dally, Read, Quirk,

Corporal Holdgaht of Timaru, and Gibbs; Front, fromleft, Miss Bell(VAD voluntary aid

detachment nurse), Unsworth,Sister Evans and Miss Hitchin.The Kaiapoi RSA has been looking

afterthe welfare of returned servicepersonnel since its inception.

Welfare is crucial

By DAVID HILL

Welfare remainsabig part of what the

Kaiapoi RSA does to support its members.

KerryMcCabe, who shares welfare

duties withvicepresident Jamie Morton,

says providing welfare to today’s returned

servicemen and servicewomen remains a

challenge.

‘‘People often think RSAs are about

glorifyingwar, but it’s not,’’ president Neill

Pricesays. ‘‘It’s about remembering, and

the welfare of our members; and welfare is

abig part of whatwedo. We are so

appreciative of the generosity of the

Kaiapoi community on Poppy Day.

‘‘That enables us to carry out welfare

work for returned and service veterans.’’

Mrs McCabe saysmost of today’s welfare

work involves supportingyoungersoldiers

returning fromwar zonessuch as

Afghanistanand Iraq,with many suffering

from posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSI).

‘‘Although it’sour centennial, we

shouldn’t losesightofour objective,which

is to lookafter our veterans and their

widows,’’ she says. ‘‘It’sabig part of what

we do and, more than ever, you have these

young guysreturning fromAfghanistan

and Iraq trying to return to daily life after

what they have seen and experienced.’’

Mr Morton does home visits in the

weekends to support the younger veterans,

as well as the old soldiers, while Mrs

McCabedoes advocacy work.

WeeklyRSA gatherings on Friday

evenings at the Kaiapoi Clubalso provide

an opportunity to check on members.

‘‘The mainthingis, we arealwaysthere

and we are only aphone callaway. And if

anyoneknows of someone who needs

support, you can get in contact,’’Mrs

McCabesays.

To contactthe Kaiapoi RSA’s welfare

section, phoneKerryMcCabe on (03)

327 0118 or email teamcc@xtra.co.nz.

Armistice Day to be marked

The end of WorldWar 1, 101years ago, will

be marked in Kaiapoi. The Kaiapoi RSA

will host its annual Armistice Day service

at the Kaiapoi Cenotaph on the 11th hour

of the 11th day of the 11thmonth, on

Monday, November11.

The annualservice marksthe official

end of WW1.

Kaiapoi RSA presidentNeill Pricesays

the local community is invited to attend.

‘‘We encourage the publicand local

organisationstocome along and we invite

them to bring someflowers or awreath to

placeonthe cenotaph.’’

He says the serviceisachancetohonour

Kaiapoi’s soldiers who served in WW1.

Amongthose who returned was Mr Price’s

fatherinlaw, Private A.E. Sheppard.

‘‘My fatherinlaw servedatGallipoli and

lateratthe Somme,where he was

repatriated home.’’

Mr Price saysthe nurses who servedin

WW1 should not be forgotten either,

particularly10New Zealand nurses who

lost theirlives during the sinking of the

Marquette troop ship on October 23, 1915.

There was one local nurse on board,

Mary LouiseChristmas,ofOhoka, who

survived the sinking.

SisterChristmasserved in the 21st

general hospital in Alexandriaand

received the Associate Royal Red Cross

medal for her efforts.

She laterreturned to Canterbury after

the war and worked at Christchurch

Hospital training nursing students.

Christmas Road at Ohoka was named after

her grandfather.

The Marquette was torpedoedbya

submarine in the Aegean Sea, with32New

Zealanders drowning.

Several of the 10 nurseshad trained at

Christchurch Hospital, which led to the

Nurses’ MemorialChapel being built.

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Ready for war ... Kaiapoi soldiers pose for aphoto at Mr K. McIntosh’s farm on Beach Road, Kaiapoi, in 1916. The solders were (with

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The Kaiapoi Museum is keen

to hear from anyonewho may

be able to helpidentifyold

KaiapoiRSA photographs.

The Kaiapoi District

HistoricalSociety has an

extensive photographic

collection,including old

photos of localsoldiers and

from Kaiapoi RSA events over

the years.

In the leadup to theKaiapoi

RSA’s centenary celebrations

from November 1to3,museum

volunteers have put a

collection of photographs on

displayfrom variouslocal RSA

events in the hope membersof

the public will be able to help

identify themselves or family

membersand friends.

For those withaninterest in

family history, there are

severalold photosofKaiapoi

soldiers from World War 1and

Many of the soldiers have

been identified in the photos,

but there are stillseveral who

remain unnamed.

If anyone believes they can

help with detailsonthe photos,

call in at the Kaiapoi Museum

at the Ruataniwha Kaiapoi

Civic Centreand Libraryor

Foreign service ... Kaiapoi soldiers in Egypt pose for aphoto in 1915. The soldiers were, back from

left (with some details missing): Harry Joslen, Tim Martin, H. Wootten, J. Cooksley, Jim Drummond,

C. Wootten. Middle, from left, Taffin, Charlie Ashley, Arthur Bennett, A. Heald and Mick Gallagher. Front,

from left: Harry Cooksley and Sam Richards.

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Last season’s two wins from two starts will

be ahard act to follow for Rangioratrainer

Glenn Gillardand histalented mareSky

Vale.

She won her debut at Rangiora Raceway

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season.

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Trotting showpiece to be on world stage

By DAVID HILL

The Kaikoura Cup has gone global.

The iconic Kaikoura Trotting Club’s

annual race meeting has caught the

attention of United States television

journalist and harness racing celebrity

Heather Vitale.

Vicepresident Grant Anderson says

Heather has contacted the club to say

she will attend the twoday race meeting

at South Bay Racecourse, Kaikoura,

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Celebrity guest ... United States harness

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Addington, Christchurch, on Tuesday,

November 12.

‘‘I think it will work out better for us

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Communityspirit of

youth recognised

By DAVID HILL

Kaikoura’s inspiring youth were

honoured on Saturday evening for their

ongoing efforts to support their

community.

More than 20 young people and some

of the adults who support them received

awards at the twoyearly Kaikoura

Youth Awards on Saturday evening.

Kaikoura District Council youth coordinator

Vicki Gulleford said the

evening’s highlight was an inspirational

speech from guest master of ceremonies

Ezekiel Raui.

‘‘We are really exciting about having

him down and that our youth had the

opportunity to spend some time with

him, which Ithink was really valuable.’’

Ezekiel is ayoung mental health

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descent.

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Award recipients included Kaikoura

High School head boy Noah Bentley and

the school’s TeenAg club chairman,

Henry Bartrum, who received

leadership awards.

Eilish Smith received avolunteering

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Ranger and Pippin leader and

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Taylah Eagle’s efforts as aKaikoura St

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Young leaders ... Henry Bartrum, left, and

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Girl Guide, Ranger and Pippin leader,

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Environmental volunteers Tyler Perry

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Haylee TehuiaClaxton and Gus

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community.

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Contribution to the arts (Te Runanga o

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Customer service (Bean Me Up): Isobel

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Environmental (Innovative Waste

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Cultural leadership (Whale Watch

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Teahipuia Allen.

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Plenty of tight contests in title fights

TABLE TENNIS

The recent North

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championshipsproved

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close matches and players

risingtothe occasion to

win their respective titles.

New and existing

players, both juniors and

seniors, from Clarkville,

Oxford, Rangiora and

Kaiapoi, showed their

strengths and proved they

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Rangiora,beating last

year’swinner Michael

Sumner, of Clarkville, in a

nailbiting finish.

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year Sumner and teammate

MichaelBonner,of

Clarkville, showed their

strength to win the men’s

open doubles title.

Rangiora teammates

Viegasand RossTabb

foughthard, but the

Clarkvilleduo were too

strong.

Georgina Walker, of

Oxford, retained the open

women’s singles title for

the 9th consecutive year.

Georgina then teamed

upwithGlenn Ross and put

on an excellent

performancetowin the

open mixeddoubles title,

beating Rangiora duo Ross

Tabb and MikaKawasaki.

The under18 junior

singles title was won by

newcomer Kawasaki, who

showed her strength in

winning four of the five

junior events.She played

outstandingly to get to the

finals of all the categories

she entered,proving she

can compete with the

senior players.

Josh Lubbers, of

Rangiora, won theunder

18 boys’singles forthe first

year.Hethen joined with

clubmate Amelia Todd to

win the under18 junior

doubles title.

New comer Olly

Patchett, of Rangiora,

played welltowin the

under16boys’ singles title

Rangiora newcomers

Jemima Todd and Amelia

Todd played well, both

taking ajunior doubles

title.

Ross regained the

veteran men’s singles title,

putting on apolished

display to beat rival Terry

Green, of Kaiapoi, in atight

finish. Glennthen joined

with Terrytowin the

veteran men’s doubles

title.

Walker managedto

retain the Areserve grade

singlestitle thisyear,

beatingreturned player

Neil Heron, of Rangiora.

Oxford teammatesIan

Boulton and David Rowe

showed their

determination to narrowly

winthe Areserve doubles

title, beating brothers

Brian and Neil Heron, of

Rangiora.

Kawasaki carried on her

streaktoadd the Bgrade

singles title to her list.

Oxford teammates Russ

Carmodyand JohnnyCroft

showed their

determination to win the B

grade doubles title,

narrowlybeating Rangiora

junior combination

Kawasaki and Lubbers.

Results

Open men’s singles

Semifinals: Colin Viegas beat

GlennRoss118,1311,115;

MichaelSumner beat Michael

Bonner118,117,1113,116.

Final: ColinViegas beat

MichaelSumner 118,117,

116.

Openmen’s doubles

Semifinals:Michael Bonner

and Michael Sumnerbeat

Robert Loudon and Glenn

Ross116,118, 114; Ross Tabb

and Colin Viegasbeat Peter

Borodin and Terry Green115,

811, 119,1513.Final: Michael

Bonnerand Michael Sumner

beatRossTabb and Colin

Viegas 1210,117,113.

Openwomen’ssingles

Winner: Georgina Walkerwon

Hotly contested ... Competitors in action.

theroundrobin. Runnerup:

Mika Kawasaki.

Open mixed doubles

Final: Glenn Ross and

Georgina Walkerbeat Ross

Tabb and Mika Kawasaki 811,

112,112, 118.

Open men’ssingles plate

Semifinals: Neil Heron beat

BryanSampson1614, 112,

911, 1311;Blair Simpson beat

BrianHeron115,118, 911,

511, 116. Final: Neil Heron

beat Blair Simpson711, 116,

114,118.

Under18junior singles

Semifinals: MikaKawasaki

beat JemimaTodd 114, 115;

Josh LubbersbeatAmelia

Todd 113, 1210.Final:

KawasakibeatLubbers119,

117,117.

Under18boy’ssingles

Final: Lubbers wonthe Round

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Robin. RunnerUp: Olly

Patchett.

Under18 girl’s singles

Final:MikaKawasaki wonthe

roundrobin. RunnerUp:

Jemima Todd.

Under18 juniordoubles

Final: Lubbers and Amelia

Toddbeat Kawasakiand

ThomasMcNabb115, 511,

118,116.

Under16 boy’s singles Final:

Olly Patchett beatThomas

McNabb115, 115,115.

Under16 girl’s singles Final:

Kawasakibeat Jemima Todd

114,116,119

Under16 juniordoubles

Final: Kawasakiand Jemima

Toddbeat Lubbers &McNabb

118,117,116.

Veteranmen’s singles

Final: Ross beat Green116,

1113, 411,116,116.

Veteran men’s doubles

Final: Green and Ross beat

JeffErickson and Richard

Mason 112,117, 115.

Veteran men’s singles plate

Final: JeffErickson beat

RichardMason 116, 117,116.

Areservegrade singles

Final: Walkerbeat Heron 911,

117, 116, 113.

Areserve gradedoubles

Final: Ian Boulton and David

Rowe beat BrianHeron&Neil

Heron117,1012,1311,117.

Areserve gradesinglesplate:

Final: IanBoulton beatJeff

Erickson115, 115,118.

Bgradesingles

Final: KawasakibeatJohnny

Croft119,119, 911,811,114.

Bgradedoubles Final: Russ

Carmodyand JohnnyCroft

beat Josh Lubbersand Mika

Kawasaki811, 114,118,113.

Bgradesinglesplate

Final: John Clarkbeat Arnd

Reimann114,113, 112.

Season results

Open grade: Woodenders

(Graham Ripley, GrantRipley,

MichaelHolland, Joe Kahura).

Runnerup:Rangiora.

Areserve: Oxford2(David

Rowe,IanBoulton, Paul

Borham, Jeff Erickson,Martin

Kircher). Runnerup:

Rangiora.

Bgrade: Oxford4(Warren

Boocock, Barry Devine, Karen

Kelly,ArndReinann).Runnerup:Clarkville.

Aggregate singles winners:

Open grade: Michael Sumner;

Areserve grade: Georgina

Walker; BGrade: Marie

Wilson.

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Farmers take ahit from loss

By SHELLEY TOPP

Fonterra’s announcement of a

$605 million loss for the 2018/19

financial year delivered ahuge

hit to the company’s farmershareholders.

However the loss, hard on the

heels a$196m loss for the

previous year, will not put

farmers out of business, North

Canterbury Federated Farmers

president Cameron Henderson

says.

‘‘Their share value and

dividend return have taken areal

hit,’’ he says. ‘‘However, the

share value is only an issue if

farmers are looking to sell shares

and most aren’t.

‘‘The dividend will have a

negative cashflow impact and

will be where the most pain will

be felt.

‘‘Overall, though, the milk

price is very healthy this year so

the Fonterra loss won’t be

putting farmers out of business.’’

He also believes that Fonterra’s

hefty losses do not make the

company vulnerable to an

overseas takeover bid, similar to

the successful acquisition of

Westland Milk by Chinese dairy

giant Yili last August.

‘‘Fonterra is afarmerowned

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farmersuppliers, similar to

Westland,’’ Cameron says.

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farmers is very different to

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the coop.’’

The losses at Fonterra are

Huge hit ... Fonterra’s loss will deliver ahit to farmers.

mostly related to its

international investments losing

value and having to be revalued

lower.

Although Cameron is not a

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critics have argued that the

losses on foreign investments

were aresult of apoor strategy

and bad investment decisions

astray from the core capabilities

of the business.

‘‘However the daytoday

operating of the business is still

very successful, so hopefully the

losses are shortlived.’’

Despite the losses, Cameron

believes farmers still have

confidence in Fonterra’s

management, which has

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chairwoman.

Michaela willpreside over

the 2021 field days at the

Kirwee site, near

Christchurch.

‘‘I have kindofwanted to

do the role for some time, so

I’ve beenlearningasmuch

as Ican.

‘‘I’mreally lookingforward

to the challenge.’’

She has aBachelor of

AgriculturalScience with

honours fromLincoln

University and runs an

independent agricultural

research trials business with

her husband, Ben.

The couplehave two

children, Joe, aged3and

Harriet, aged8months.

‘‘Joeistractor crazy and I

thinkit’s quite goodfor kids

to see you in arole other

than being aparent, so Itake

them to meetings and

working bees.

‘‘We are pretty familyfriendly.

‘‘A lot of our members have

youngfamilies and bring

theirkids along to meetings

and days at thesite.’’

Whilemost members

graduated from New

Zealand YoungFarmers,

Michaela followed aslightly

different path.

‘‘I was working for

Seedforce and the engineer

who was fixing thethingsI

kept breakingwas on the

organising committee, so he

askedmeifIwould get

involved.’’

That was nine years ago

and she has held various

roles, including helpingout

on the gate and car parking,

organising the agriinnovation

awards, catering,

and running the lifestyle

section.

‘‘Sometimes you’vegot to

take on the challengeand

see how you go. The main

thingishaving the support of

the committee and we have a

committee of 25 volunteers

and they’re all such hard

workers.They get stuck in

and they allenjoy doing it.’’

Michaela would like to see

more women get involved.

‘‘Theethos is on professional

development through the

planningand organisingof

the event, so it’s such agreat

opportunity.’’

Michaela saysover the

next few months she would

like to investigatethe

possibility of developing a

fielddays app.

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RURAL LIFE

The North Canterbury News, October 24, 2019

SCAR funding to assist with falling land

Farmers in the Hurunui and Kaikoura

districts dealing with erosionprone land

are eligiblefor funding to help assist them

in reducing movement of sediment down

hillsides and into waterways.

Cofunded by Environment Canterbury

and the Ministry for Primary Industries,

and working closelywith other groups

such as the Hurunui District Land Care

Group and the Post Quake Farminggroup

in Kaikoura, the SCARproject (Soil

Conservationand Regeneration) aims to

help farmers with erosionprone land

carry out planting, retire hillsides in

native vegetation, refine mapping

resources and create strong working

relationships and shared learning spaces.

‘‘Stabilisingthe hillside and reverting

Targeting nitrogen

By TIM FULTON

areas back to their natural stateprovides

arange of benefits for the surrounding

area and wider environment, such as the

ETS, carbon credits,enhancing stream

health, benefiting mahinga kai, increasing

bee habitat and biodiversitycorridors, and

maybe even increasing opportunities in

the tourism sector,’’ says Andrew Arps,

ECan zone manager.

Localfarmer, councillor and Kaikoura

Water ZoneCommittee member Tony

Blunt, hosted afield day on his property

recently.

Around 30 people attended,all

interested in seeingthe SCAR project in

action.

‘‘Our SCAR plantings should

significantly reduce soil loss to waterways

from earthquake damage to the steep hilly

parts of our property. Thepoles are

beneficialinkeeping the hill on thehill,

especiallywhen it comestoretaining

valuable topsoil on these areas. The trees

will helpgrow our soil carbon,increase

the soilswater holding capacity,produce

beneficialsoil biomassand furtherreduce

the effects of drought,’’ Tony says.

‘‘So far we have planted 600 poplar poles

on 12 hectares of land, none of whichwill

be retired. We aim to plant another 2030

hectares as poles become available, and

an additional 50 hectaresinnatives that

will be retired.Wewill be abletoreceive

carbon credits and still be able to graze it.

‘‘On top of this, we will be able to

coppice the trees and harvest more poles

for future planting and thin them alittle

for stock feed during adrought,’’ Tony

says. ‘‘Through SCAR, we have saved over

$7000 so far, bringing the cost down per

pole and protector from around $16 to

$4.40.

Mr Arps is pleasedwith the progress of

the project, but aims to raisemore

awarenessfor how farmerscan seek

assistance. ‘‘Whatweare finding is that

farmers are wanting the opportunity to

implement this programme over more

than one year, whichisfantastic,’’ he says.

‘‘We are hoping to spread the word

about the range of benefits resulting from

this programme, andreally want to ensure

we reach farmers who are facing erosion

challenges butaren’t sure whattodo.’’

FarmersPaul and Ann Jarman

run Essendon,a400hectare

dairy farm at Greendale, in

central Canterbury.

SupplyingWestland Milk

Products, Essendon is milking

860 crossbred cowsand

includes afully selfcontained

block for winteringand

growing out young stock. About

twothirdsofthe 400haisa

milking platform.

The Jarmans areconnected

to Stage 2ofthe CentralPlains

Water (CPW), ahighpressure,

piped irrigation scheme

covering much of central

Canterbury.

Sustainability and

minimisingthe environmental

footprint of the farm is thekey

driver to decisionmaking

regarding farm management

practices. Essendon is

monitoring some paddocks

weeklytoget an accurate fix on

moisture and irrigation

requirements to minimise

nitrate losses.

Working withtheir contract

milker, Paul and Ann are also

using CRV Ambreedgeneticsto

helpreducethe farm’s nitrogen

footprint. The companyhas

research indicating LowN

Sires genetics couldcut a

farmer’s nitrate losses by 20

percent over several

generationsofbreeding.

CRV Ambreed’s LowN Sires

programme is based on

breeding dairy cows with lower

levels of milk urea, whichis

expected to reduceurinary

nitrogen.

Paulsaid he was preparedto

invest in the genetics, knowing

the importanceofreducing

their nitrogen footprint under

planning regulations. He

likened opting for LowNSires

to Merinobreeding, the career

he pursuedpassionatelybefore

starting adairy conversion in

2013.

‘‘You get agood fineflockby

measuring, testing and

weighing.The same is true for

yourapproachtothe dairy

industry;you’vegot to have

good, objective,performancebased

selectionofsires.And

that’s where the whole AI in

New Zealand comes from.’’

Theystarted using bulls from

the LowN Sires programme

two years ago,soon afteritwas

launched. The firstyearling

calves fromLowN Sires will be

on the groundfor mating this

yearand they areconfident it

willhelp them to hittheir

Paul and Ann Jarman

targets for nitrogen reduction.

‘‘It’s part of alongtime

project to achieve what we

want to achieve over what’s

probably a20yearperiod.In

the fullness of time, it could be

quitehelpful,’’ Paul says.

CRV Ambreed head

geneticist Phil Beatson says a

dairycow ate about 180kg of

nitrogenayearasplant

protein.About30kg endedup

as milkand alittle bit to body

maintenance andgrowth. Of

the remainder, about 7580kg

was excretedasurinary

nitrogenand the restwas

excretedasfaeces.

On averagearound 20%

(16kg) of this urinary nitrogen

endedupbeing leached into

groundwater.

Importantly,asmallamount

of the nitrogeninurineis

converted to nitrous oxide—a

longlasting greenhouse gas.

Reducing urinary nitrogen was

critical to reducing both

leaching and greenhouse gas

emissions, Mr Beatson says.

As CPW shareholders,

Essendon operates under a

companyauditedfarm

managementplan. The owners

and their manager were

pleasedtoreceive an Agrade

firstup, with no

recommendations.

‘‘Now, with pivot technology

on mostofthe farm, we can

applythesesmall amounts

little and often.Aslong as you

haven’tgot water leaching

through the soil profile, there’s

avery good chance you haven’t

got any nitrogenleaching

through,’’Paul says.

With irrigationplans under

control,the remaining risk for

nitrate leaching is in winter,

when there’s higher rainfall.

The farm had also been using

plantaininits pasture and had

a‘‘little and often’’ approach to

fertiliser use,based on Lincoln

University dairy farm results.

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PROPERTY

Family Friendly Living at its Best

1Manahi Place, Woodend

Everything is here and ready for another family to move on in and enjoy. Plenty of outdoor space on the 956sqm corner section

for burning off the extra energy. There are two entrances from two streets to gain access for the trailer or secure off-street

parking for the Motorhome.

The other main features are the modern updated kitchen, four double bedrooms, Study, master with en-suite and walk-in robe

meeting the needs of today’s modern family. The study could easily be the fifth bedroom if the family happens to expanded.

Open plan living with Wood Burner plus aseparate lounge for the overflow of guests or aquiet place to be alone.

Check out the photos and see the fresh modern decor and well maintained exterior that has been alabour of love for the

departing family. Abuilders report will be available to dispel any worries about the cladding.

Youwill be delighted by this superbly presented home that offers buyers ahigh quality low maintenance property and the

security of being in agreat neighbourhood. Within an easy 20 minute commute to the airport or the city fringe and with all the

amenities of Woodend, Rangiora, Pegasus and the new fast developing Ravenswood Subdivision so handy makes this avery

desirable location.

Our owners have heard the calling back to the country-life, and more horses, so their hard work creating this lovely, family

friendly home will be ajoy for new owners.

Enq over $509,000

For more information contact

Nancy Holmes 027 282 8028

Richard Green 027 536 7260

Web ID: TPNC6908

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OPEN HOME

Rangiora | 13 Elm Drive

774m 2

Private sanctuary. This large family home boasts four double

bedrooms, afabulous family bathroom and alaundry room with

excellent storage. The kitchen/dining area has abreakfast bar and

butlers pantry. The master bedroom has awalk-in wardrobe, a

large en-suite with bath, patio area and aprivate spa. There are

two spacious living areas, ensuring that this istruly an entertainers

dream. The gardens are wonderfully established with stunning roses,

camellias and raised garden beds. The hard work has been done -

so sit back and enjoy this fabulous home! | Property ID RX2047402

Deadline Sale

Closing 2pm, Thursday

31 October 2019

Open Home

Sunday 3.30pm to 4.00pm

Contact

Carol Thompson 027 914 2341

Katy Biggs 022 068 7415

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, double gas fire &underfloor heating

• Open-plan living, library with balcony and 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

OPEN HOME

Oxford

2535 Oxford Road

4.41 Hectares

Lyford

74 Mount Lyford Forest Rd

5.09 Hectares

Price

Offers over $540,000

Price

$490,000

Contact

Carol Thompson 027 914 2341

Maurice Newell 027 240 1718

Contact

James Murray 027 436 8103

Open Home Sunday 1.30 to 2.30pm. This period villa has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two

spacious living areas with decorative fireplaces. The kitchen/dining area has alarge wetback fire with

aheat transfer system and radiators. Other buildings include separate garage with three phase power,

a3-bay hay barn, achicken shed, glasshouse and alarge raised garden. The land is fenced into five

paddocks, with some mature trees as established shelter. | Property ID RX2046433

Lyford lifestyle. Completely refurbished, this three bedroom, two bathroom, log home has views to

Mount Lyford and is in an established secluded setting. The majority of the block is planted in Pinus and

Douglas Fir providing plenty of firewood to fuel the log burner. Retire tothe peace and quiet of the area,

use as aholiday home or run abusiness from home utilising the spacious detached 144m 2 workshop.

This area could also be utilised for garaging for six cars plus two carports. | Property ID RX2038088

Palmerston

1016 Palmerston Hwy

48.65 Hectares

Deadline Sale

Closing 2pm, Tuesday

5November 2019

Contact

Barry Kingan 027 229 5046

Ross Robertson 021 023 27220

Architecturally designed quintessential country home. This near-new architecturally designed

family home is located on adesirable 48 hectares of easy rolling grassland. The property commands

outstanding views north and west and is centrally located between Oamaru and Dunedin, plus, just

minutes from Palmerston township. The superb design of this 465m 2 home presents avariety of options

including up market B&B or as afamily home with space to grow and roam. | Property IDRX2049208

Amberley

3/21, 4/21 Morris Road

726m 2 ,1,384m 2

Price

$149,000

Contact

Jenny Rouse 027 314 6119

Handy Location. Ready to build anew home in agreat location, these two sections may just be what

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shops and other amenities. There are two sections available in asmall subdivision at the end of the

street. Each section has services to the boundary and some boundary fencing. The section sizes are

726m2 and 1,384m2 (includes driveway). | Property ID RX2050854

James Murray

027 436 8103

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027 314 6119

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027 678 8888

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027 447 0007

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REVIEWS

North Canterbury News, October 24, 2019

Homemade, by Eleanor Ozich

You’lllearn to create yourown homespun

essentials, such as mayonnaise, crackers,

yoghurt, bread, muesli bars, hummus, cheese,

and more. Complementing thesedelicious,

nourishing treats, the book alsoincludes recipes

for otherhousehold items,such as food wraps,

cleaners, air fresheners,balms, hand scrubsand

candles.

When the Crowd StopsRoaring, by Neven

MacEwan

New Zealand

rugby union

playerNeven

MacEwan played

52 matches for the

All Blacksfrom

1956 to 1962,

including 20

internationals

and two South

African provincial

matches as

captain. In this

frank and

inspiring memoir,

Neven talks about

his early life, and

his extraordinary

success as arugby

player

The Gut Friendly Cookbook, by Alana Scott

If you have beenprescribedalowFODMAP diet,

it can be really difficulttowork out what you can

eat. Alanahas all her recipes reviewed by a

FODMAPtrainedregistered dietitian, and her

many followers have been asking for the best

ones to be gathered into abook, so hereitis!

These titles are available in both Waimakariri and Hurunuilibraries.

Find out more about recent additions to the library collection by going to the

library catalogue at waimakariri.kotui.org.nzorhurunui.kotui.org.nzorcontact

your local library.

CLASSIFIEDS, TRUSTED TRADES &PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

38 The North Canterbury News, October 24, 2019

Refuse and Recycling Arrangements –week commencing 28th October.

Due to Labour Day on October 28th, some refuse and recycling arrangements are changing. Normal collections

resume the following week.

Monday28October

Tuesday 29 October

Wednesday 30 October

Thursday 31 October

No collections

HanmerSprings and Gore Bay, Waipara, Scargill, Motunau Beach, GretaValley

andOmihi

Cheviot, Amberley,AmberleyBeach, Leithfield and Leithfield Beach

Waiau,Rotherham,Culverden, Hawarden and Waikari

To ensure collection, securely tied Hurunui Council refuse and recycling bags should be at the kerbside by 8am on

collection day. Non-conforming bags will be stickered and notremoved.

Through the recycling bags, it is possible to recycle the following.

•Newspapers and magazines.

•Clean foodand drink cans.

•Plastic bottles (no lids) and small, clean plastic containers e.g. ice creamcontainers (no lids).

Throughthe recycling bags and transfer stations, soft plastics, flower pots, shrinkwrap and bubble wrap CANNOT be

recycled andare causingcontamination. Please can ALL soft plastics(i.e.those that can be scrunched in your hand)

be treated as wasteand disposed of through the refuse bags.

TransferStation Arrangements.

All transfer stations are closed on Monday 28th October.

In lieu of being closed on the Monday,for one week only,the Amberley transfer station will open between 10am and

4pm on Tuesday29th.

For further information on waste and recycling in Hurunui, call 03 3148816 or visit www.hurunui.govt.nz

Kaiapoi Christadelphians

“The Key ofKnowledge ..“(Luke 11:52)

THE HISTORYOF

BIBLEPROPHECY

From creation to the fulfillment of God’s purpose,

prophecy has been given as an encouragement to

mankind for hope and assurance in aWorld that

cannot find the solution to the World’s problems.

Who do we look to for answers in a rapidly

declining society? God or man?

DVD presentation -Sunday 27th October,7.00pm

Kaiapoi Community Centre, 24 Sewell Street

Contact: 03 352 5453

Situations Vacant

DELIVERY DRIVER /STORE PERSON

Rangiora

Luisetti Seeds is asignificant provider of grain and seed

both nationally and internationally.

An opportunity has arisen for aDelivery Store person role

at our Rangiora site.

Keyresponsibilities will include:

• Delivery of seed and chemical to company clients

• Monthly stocktake of chemicalsheds

• General yard duties including assistinginthe intake and

dispatchfunctions of both seed and chemical

• Assisting with the company’s seed dressing and mixing

plants

• Assisting in keeping our SDS &Haznotesuptodate

Youwill have aproven historyof: efficient time management

skills, working solo and in ateam environment, being a

self-starter, able to work to adeadline, high standard of

work, attention to detail, working well under pressure and

an enthusiastic manner.

Awillingness to work extended hours when required, a

friendly customer focused personality and knowledge of

agriculture would be desirable. Seed cleaning experience, a

dangerous goods, class 2truck and forklift licence would

be an advantage but is not essential.

Remuneration to reflect the applicants experience and

ability.

Applications should detail recent relevant experience,

qualifications and references.

Applications close Thursday 31st October 2019.

Applications will be treated and viewed in confidence.

Please apply to:

Luisetti Seeds Ltd

PO Box 77, Rangiora 7440

Attention:Karen van Staden

2215625 Or admin@luisettiseeds.co.nz

Public Notices

2214363

Situations Vacant

2216851

Vineyard Machinery Operator

Greystone is an innovative, organically

certified, family owned wine company

based in North Canterbury.Weare currently

looking for an experienced vineyard

machinery operator to join our small, quality

focused team.

The role is permanent, full-time, 40 hours

aweek. We are looking for someone with

flexibility, with the possibility of more than

40 hours based on seasonal demand. You

will report directly to the Vineyard Manager

and strive for quality and efficiency at all

times.

Main duties will include the safe and

efficient operation and maintenance of all

machinery and implements. Undertaking

all aspects of vineyard machinery operation

including Braun undervine weeding, canopy

spraying, mowing, mulching, trimming, leaf

plucking, and netting.

Applicants will have a full, clean drivers

licence ideally with aWand Fendorsement

as well as chemical handling training

including current Growsafe, however

training can be provided. Applicants will

have strong communication, organisational

and time management skills.

Applicants will have astrong work ethic, be

ateam player and have apositive, can-do

attitude. Acommitment to health and safety

in the workplace and a practical nature

with strong common-sense. Agood level

of physical fitness and excellent vision with

the ability to operate atractor for afull 8

hour day.

Candidates must be eligible to work full

time in New Zealand. Please apply via

trademe listing: 2341174340 or email CV

to mike.saunders@greystonewines.co.nz.

Applications close 31st October 2019.

Cars Wanted

CASH 4CARS

and 4WD'S

Phone

Automotive

Parts

03 313 7216

CASH / CASH for any

unwanted vehicles. Ph 03

347 9354 or 027 476 2404.

2217198

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. experienced

Please telephone 313 1878

or 027 350 3963.

Public Notices

First Council Meeting

Following the Triennial

Election

The Hurunui District

Council will hold its first

meeting following the

triennial election on:

Thursday 24 October

2019 at 6.30pm.

The meeting will be held

in the Council Chambers,

66 Carters Road,

Amberley. 2218784

AGM

Oxford Farmers Market

Sunday 24 th Nov 2019,

1.00pm -Market

grounds Pearson Park.

All welcome.

2218804

DRESSMAKING Bev’s

Sew Good Services, still

open for all your alterations,

repairs, dressmaking,

curtains. Phone

327 5535. (Formerly from

Tamara’s).

SHEEP SHEARING

mobile. Fast, friendly, professional

service. 25 years

exp. Shearing, drenching,

hoof trimming etc. Call

Shaun 021 204 1274.

PLASTIC WELDING

North Canterbury specialist.

All plastic &fibreglass

repairs. Telephone James

021 180 5103.

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 clean &

snow straps. And more.

Free quotes. Phone Nathan

027 516 6609.

AFFORDABLE house

painting, exterior /interior.

Free quotes. Phone Mike

027 444 8577.

PAINTER & Decorator.

HOMESTAY

25 + years experience.

Interior /exterior, roofs &

waterblasting. For a free

quote. Please ph Steve 03

314 4045 or 027 477 1930.

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.

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NORTH CANTERBURY

Tree Care. Qualified

Arborist specialising in big

trees in small places, long

term tree plans, Riparian &

shelter planting, land clearing,

stump grinding, branch

chipping, fully insured, free

quotes. Ph 0800 873 336.

PAINTER & Decorator.

Semi retired painter. Small

jobs. Ph Peter 03 312 7945

or 027 693 8360.

POWER TOOLS repairs,

parts &sales for over 30

years. All main brands serviced.

Grossman Trade

Tools, 31A Watts Road,

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230.

PROPERTY maintenance,

lawns, hedges, chainsaw

work, pruning, painting &

minor home alterations.

Town &Country. Ph Mike

03 313 0261.

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.

Pets

BICHON

for smaller dogs. We look

after your dog in our home.

"No kennels". Phone today

03 314 6110.

For Sale

HONEY 4kg bucket

cooking honey, $30 special.

Available at Gracebrook,

Amberley. Telephone 03

314 7076.

Lost and Found

★★★

*LOST*LOST*LOST*LOST*

bino / thermal imager in

black case, cnr Maskells

Road, Marshmans Road. If

found please call 022 695

3098.

Wanted To Rent

RURAL house / cottage,

23 bdrm by semi retired

man. Culverden, Hawarden,

Waikari area. Iama

school bus driver, i have

clean &sober habits. Must

be long term and allow

pets. Have excellent references.

Please phone

Michael 022 384 3041.

Gardening

TIDY TREES and gardens.

All tree pruning,

felling, hedge trimming and

general gardening. Telephone

Daniel 027 373 7001

tidytreesnandgarden@gmail.com.

GARDEN hedges cut to

perfection. Tree & arbor

work. Also spraying. Free

quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or

021 111 4322.

Trade&Services

ABEL &Prestige Chimney

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned

& operated. Covering all

areas from Waimak to Hanmer.

Professional, guaranteed,

service. Firebox

repairs, carry most parts. Ph

0800 661 244.

AFFORDABLE concrete

cutting with quality and

removal work. Free quotes.

No job too small. Ph 027

442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052

or A/H 03 359 4605.

BRIAN’S Tree Services.

Tree felling, topping,

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish

removed, stump grinding,

branch chipping.

Affordable rates. Phone 03

327 5505 or 021 124 4894.

BRICK &Blocklayer. All

types of work undertaken.

New, EQC, repairs, LBP.

Phone Hamish 313 5678 or

027 238 6003.

CARPENTER / Painter

specialising in alterations &

renovations, repairs &

maintenance, 35 plus years,

licenced

builder. Telephone Trevor

313 5013 or 027 431 1864.

Trade&Services

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 Mobile sheep

shearer available for lifestyle

blocks. Over 30 years

experience. Phone Stuart

027 315 6916.

SHEARER. Hap’s Farm &

Lifestyle Services. Shearing,

crutching, drenching,

tailing, feet trimming &

health check. Trailer, generator

&mobile handpiece

available. Experienced,

reliable and honest. Ph 03

312 1214 or 021 267 4025.

SHOE REPAIRS, key cutting,

engraving, giftware.

10 years experience.

BESK, 683 Main North

Road, Belfast. Telephone

027 311 3423.

VALUATION

Specialising in North Canterbury.

Contact Geoff at

Maxwell Valuation. Phone

03 310 8541 or email

geoff@maxval.co.nz.

Trade&Services

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.

Ph: 03 260 0934

or 021 078 4553

raewynlcooke@gmail.com

www.allclearcanterbury.co.nz

2070788

2164822

LANDSCAPES

Paving

Patio &Pathways

-New or Existing

Free Quotes

–Competitive Pricing

Blair Gibson

027 699 5815 03 313 7933

ANTHONY SYMONDS

Plastering &Painting

Services

Local with 30 years

experience

All workmanship

Guaranteed.

Phone 021 344 023

2217414

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

Automotive &Recovery

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)

2130820

PAINTERS

Reg Tradesman

Interior,exterior.

North Canterbury Painters

specialising in decorating for

over 65 at adiscount rate.

Free quotes.

Covering Nth Canty,Oxford,

Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley.

Robin Driver 03 327 7899

or 027 432 3520 1859949

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

• WOF Cars &Trailers

• Vehicle Servicing &

Repairs

• Tyres &Punctures

• Jump Starts

• Towing &Salvage

• Courtesy Car Available

Ph Aaron Rowlands

0272 588 366

13 Stone Eyre Place,

Swannanoa

Eftpos available Mon –Fri 8am –5pm, Sat 9am –1pm

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

2091848

Lilybrook Decorators

Paint &Wallpapering

Free Quotes.

Ph Gordon 313 3309

or 027 430 2938

2172996

Trade&Services

SEPTIC TANK

CLEANING

Bill’s Liquid

Waste

Under New Management

You dump it...

Blair pumps it...

Blair Tavendale

Ph 03 314 9371

0275 379-694

2152265

YOU

COULD

HERE

Advertise

your business

in our Trades

and Services

Phone

Amanda Keys

03 313 2840

Carpet Binding

CARPET

BINDING

Carpet

squares &

rugs at

factoryprices

CASSWOOD

2105472

RUGS

30 William Coup

Road

(off Island Road)

Kaiapoi

Ph 03 327 6936

Computer Repairs

CompuCare

Bruce Evans

131 OhokaRoad

Kaiapoi

p. 03 3273111

m. 021293 6331

Builder

TRUSTED TRADES &PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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COMPUTER

REPAIRS

Repairs &Upgrades

Virus &Malware Removal

Checkup to IncreaseSpeed

Home&Business Onsite Visits

Prompt Professional Service

“If it’sbroke, let’s fixit”

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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

•Retaining walls &landscaping

•Silage pits, effluent ponds •Swimming pools &ponds

•Excavation and cartage

Daryl Power 027 230 9401

email concretepower@scorch.co.nz

1680439

Number one

old-fashioned bacon

&ham curing.

A/H 312 4709

2047298

DENTURE CLINIC

RANGIORA

DENTURE CLINIC

Garry WMechen

Registered Clinical Dental Techncian

Phone (03) 313-9192

38a Ashley Street, Rangiora

NEW N W DENTURES D ES

*RELINE* *REPAIRS

* I S

HOURS

8.30am -12noon

- Monday to Friday

FREE E

CONSULTATION O

AND ADVICE

A V C

For a/h repairs

phone (03) 310-3044

Electrician

Fitness

2089195v2-4/4-S

Allan Pethig

For all your electrical needs. Residential &Commercial

Phone 03 313 7144

027 432 1534

Fax 03 313 2144

rgrantelectrical@gmail.com

PO Box 69, Rangiora

AARON HARRIS

ELECTRICAL LTD

NEW HOUSES • ALTERATIONS

ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS • SMART WIRING

SYSTEMS AND MORE...

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

2020478

INVEST IN YOURSELF

YOU CAN AFFORD IT, TRUST ME

1ON1RESULT

DRIVEN PERSONAL

TRAINING

Briar 027 320 4466

22a Newnham Street,

Rangiora-Ashley

2202485

Gardening &Tree Care

Handyman &Landscaping

Heating

Plumbing and Gas

Trimming Weed-eating

Chainsaw work Mulching

Spraying Planting

Garden maintenance

Workmanship

Guaranteed

2162590v1

Justin 027 779 9259

www.themadkeengardener.co.nz

Property Maintenance

Scaffolding

1831495

2105500

● 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

2218589

Our yard maintenance programs will leave

your feeling

relaxed, relieved &stress free!

•Mowing •Weeding •Yard tidy-up’s

•Shrub trimming •Prunining

ASKUSABOUTOUR EASY PAYSUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS

Call 0800 669 7483

info@mowrite.co.nz

mowrite.co.nz

MAINTENANCE

by mowrite

mow

RITE

"WE MOW+MUCH MORE!"

•Edge protection

•Working platform

Phone

0274 366 901

Plans for pricing

jas.rangiorascaffolding@xtra.co.nz

North Canterbury wide

1783878

Stump Grinding

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

Plumbing

For all

general

aspects of

plumbing

Discounts for over

65years old

Fast friendly service

All work guaranteed

Aaron McCartney

Certifying Plumber

Cell 027 366 9091

A/H 03 310 2137

Free Call:

0508 44EVER

EMAIL:

plumber_27@yahoo.com

2172994

Water Blasting

ENVIROTEC

Waterblasting Ltd

Servicing Canterbury

Commercial &Residential

SPRINGTIME

Get cleanedupfor

the summer

months, getrid of

the winter grime.

FREE QUOTES

0800 SITECLEAN

(0800 748 325)

Mobile 0274 369 187

2197694

2063426

Discount forSuper Gold card holders!

james@plumbingandgashq.co.nz

0800 H2O LPG

4 2 6 574

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

Windows &Doors

WINDOW MARKETPLACE

•New &Used

•Timber&Aluminium

•Windows &Doors

8am-5pmWeekdays

8am-2pm Saturday

215 Waltham Rd,Sydenham

Ph (03) 3796159 info@windowmarket.co.nz

Fax(03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz

1902273

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