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Thursday,<strong>December</strong> <strong>19</strong>,20<strong>19</strong> | Issue 877 | www.starnews.co.nz<br />

Power<br />

project<br />

begins<br />

By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />

Awind farm consentedseven years<br />

agoisexpected to be runningin<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> by late 2021.<br />

Pre­constructionworkhas started<br />

on MainPower’s $200millionMtCass<br />

Wind Farm, eastofWaipara.<br />

Main construction willbegin later<br />

next year.<br />

MainPower, <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong>’s<br />

regionalelectricity distribution and<br />

supplycompany, was giveneight<br />

years to give effect to its consent after<br />

theEnvironmentCourtapproved the<br />

project.<br />

It had initially beendeclinedby<br />

commissioners appointed by the<br />

HurunuiDistrict Council.<br />

The windfarm will generate 93<br />

megawatts whenitisfinished,<br />

producingenoughelectricity to<br />

power 40,000 homes.<br />

MainPower’schief executive,Andy<br />

Lester, says it will be the largestwind<br />

farminthe South Islandand the<br />

largestcommunity­ownedwind farm<br />

in New Zealand.<br />

There willbe22turbines<br />

positioned alonga7.5kmridge on Mt<br />

Cass.<br />

He saysMtCasswill be the first<br />

windfarminNew Zealandtouse the<br />

latest­technologyGeneralElectric<br />

turbines,optimisedfor the Mt Cass<br />

environment and designed for<br />

extremeconditions.<br />

‘‘This long­term investmentwill<br />

provide sustainable economic<br />

benefits for MainPower shareholders,<br />

consumersand ourcommunity well<br />

intothe future, irrespectiveofthe<br />

ever­changingdemand and supply<br />

dynamics of theNew Zealand<br />

electricitymarket,’’ Mr Lester says.<br />

Continued Page 2<br />

Cream of the Cropmaster ... Alex Mitchell, left, and his wife, Karen, with their two­seater David Brown Cropmaster, refurbished with<br />

the help and expertise of friends and neighbours.<br />

PHOTO: RACHEL MACDONALD<br />

Tractor’srevival acommunity affair<br />

By RACHEL MACDONALD<br />

It takesavillage to raise a<br />

tractor. At least that’s the<br />

experienceofAlex Mitchell<br />

and his recently refurbished<br />

<strong>19</strong>51David Brown<br />

Cropmaster.<br />

David Brownsaren’t<br />

particularly rare. There were<br />

manyaroundinthe ’50s, says<br />

Alex, but he really wantedone<br />

withadouble seat,sothat he<br />

and his wife Karen could ride<br />

side by side on atractorbuilt<br />

for two.<br />

‘‘The two­seater models<br />

aren’tsocommon.They were<br />

made so the driver could have<br />

someone sitting beside them<br />

to helpoperate the plough,for<br />

example,’’ Alex says.<br />

With the Cropmaster<br />

delivered and taking pride of<br />

place in the garage, it became<br />

apparentthe body was tired<br />

and the engine needed an<br />

overhaul,although it didn’t<br />

takemuch to start it. However,<br />

the machine had issues.<br />

‘‘There was waterinthe oil,<br />

dirtinthe fuelsystem,and the<br />

water pump didn’tjust leak, it<br />

gushed,’’ Alex says.<br />

‘‘I turnedtothe expertise of<br />

knowledgeable locals with<br />

different skills, who helped get<br />

it tidied up, andlookingand<br />

going like it doestoday.’’<br />

The bodywork was pulled<br />

off and the huntgot under way<br />

for replacement parts.<br />

‘‘I foundanother<br />

Cropmaster in Nelson,and<br />

one of the guystook atruck<br />

and trailerupthere and<br />

brought it down,’’ Alex says.<br />

‘‘But whenitgot here, it<br />

turnedout it was adifferent<br />

model.Ithad ashorter<br />

chassis,sonone of the tinwork<br />

fitted, which was disappointing.And<br />

the steering<br />

wheel,whichIwas also after,<br />

turnedout to be off acar.’’<br />

Continued Page 2<br />

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The six biggest spenders vying for the<br />

mayoralty or aseat at the Waimakariri<br />

District Council’s table had mixed<br />

fortunes.<br />

The council released details on<br />

Tuesday of donations received by<br />

candidates and their expenses from this<br />

year’s local government election.<br />

Top spender Dan Gordon spent<br />

$37,295.85 on his successful bid for the<br />

mayoralty, of which $20,985 was donated<br />

in support of his campaign.<br />

There was aspending limit of $40,000<br />

for mayoral candidates in the district,<br />

and $20,000 for candidates seeking a<br />

council seat.<br />

Unsuccessful mayoral contender<br />

Oliver Sanderson spent $<strong>19</strong>.809.26,<br />

while Robbie Brine spent $17,005 also in<br />

an unsuccessful bid for the top job, but<br />

he did win aseat at the council table in<br />

the Rangiora­Ashley ward.<br />

Two candidates, Wendy Doody<br />

(Oxford­Ohoka ward) and Paul Williams<br />

(Rangiora­Ashley ward), spent just over<br />

$10,000 each on failed mayoralty bids,<br />

but both were successful in being reelected<br />

as councillors.<br />

Phillip Redmond (Kaiapoi­Woodend<br />

ward), spent $9226 in his successful bid<br />

for aseat at the council.<br />

Neville Atkinson, who has been<br />

elected deputy mayor, spent ameagre<br />

$399.14, to retain his council seat.<br />

Six candidates did not spend acent.<br />

Two gained aseat on acommunity<br />

board, one failed to get elected to<br />

council, and three failed to gain a<br />

community board seat.<br />

In the Hurunui District, where the<br />

limit for expenditure in the mayoralty<br />

race was $14,000, elected mayor Marie<br />

Black spent $10,000.30 on signage,<br />

advertising and delivering pamphlets.<br />

Her deputy, Jason Fletcher, didn’t<br />

spend anything.<br />

Julia McLean, who came closest to Mrs<br />

Black in the polls, spent $7849.37, of<br />

which $2751.50 was donated. Dr Peggy<br />

Burrows, the only other mayoral<br />

candidate, spent $1800.<br />

The vast majority of candidates for<br />

seats around the council table and<br />

Hanmer Springs Community Board did<br />

not spend anything on their campaigns,<br />

while the few that did spent well under<br />

the limit of $3500 in the south and east<br />

ward, and $7000 in the west ward.<br />

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‘‘It will also assist in<br />

meeting the future energy<br />

requirements of our<br />

customers and play an<br />

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Zealand’s journey towards<br />

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Pre­construction work<br />

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well as planning for the<br />

predator­free areas of<br />

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‘‘The MainPower Trust,<br />

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Tired old tractor restored to former glory<br />

From Page 1<br />

However, its wheels, tyres, gauges,<br />

switches and seats were useful.<br />

The rest was on­sold and has been<br />

transformed into auseable tractor, so<br />

in trying to save the first Cropmaster,<br />

two have now been rescued, Alex says.<br />

‘‘A friend down the road helped<br />

straighten and paintthe old body<br />

panels, seeing as the new ones wouldn’t<br />

fit.<br />

‘‘And Vapor Blast <strong>Canterbury</strong>, in<br />

Summerhill, cleaned up the fuel system<br />

and some of the brasswork to better<br />

than new.’’<br />

The tractor’s first outing was to the<br />

Rangiora Show in October.<br />

Alex is now hoping to have agroup of<br />

David Brown tractors from Cust —<br />

there are several enthusiastic owners<br />

in the village —head up to the Oxford<br />

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Acelebration of community<br />

and its response to nature have<br />

been captured in asculpture in<br />

Waiau’s Village Green.<br />

UpstandingSculpture took<br />

centre­stage at the opening of<br />

the VillageGreen last Friday.<br />

It is the Waiau community’s<br />

response to the third<br />

anniversary of the 2016<br />

7.8­magnitude earthquake,<br />

whichhad its epicentre close<br />

to the <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> town.<br />

Sculpted by Aucklandartist<br />

Rebecca Rose,the five<br />

uprights represent people<br />

bringing their uniquequalities<br />

and standing together.<br />

‘‘Therecycled hardwood<br />

refers to the bridges and links<br />

that have been and stillare<br />

vitaltoWaiau’sexistence,’’<br />

Rebecca said in adescription<br />

sent to Waiau Residents<br />

Association presidentSue<br />

Galletly, who led the opening<br />

ceremony.<br />

‘‘Thestainless steel inserts<br />

reflect the braided rivers of the<br />

region and their constantly<br />

changingpatterns.<br />

‘‘This sculpture is asymbol<br />

of humanity’s never­ending<br />

dancewith its environment.’’<br />

Sue saidthe communityhad<br />

decided to put money toward<br />

an art work for the Village<br />

Greentoacknowledge the<br />

quakejourney, rather than<br />

hold another event<br />

commemoratingthe significant<br />

impact it had on the town, its<br />

people and the district.<br />

Two Waiau identities, Bruce<br />

Forbes and DaveLott,cut the<br />

ribbon on thesculpture.<br />

They are typicalofmany in<br />

the Waiau communitywho<br />

have donated their time,<br />

machineryand passion to<br />

projects.<br />

Others provided the final<br />

push to keepprojectsalive for<br />

thelocal committees,<br />

organisations and stalwartsin<br />

thecommunity who led them.<br />

Thecelebration on the green<br />

also included the Bruce Forest<br />

Pathway, which links the old<br />

jail to the historical corner of<br />

theVillage Green,its museum,<br />

thestoryboards, sculpture and<br />

theAmuri Historical Society’s<br />

newGig Shed, complete with<br />

gigs and harness.<br />

Thetown now sports anew<br />

playcentre and swimming pool,<br />

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under repair and theMemorial<br />

Hall is getting aspruce­up.<br />

Mrs Galletly toldthe<br />

gathering it was difficult to<br />

name all those involved in the<br />

renewalofWaiau, and the bevy<br />

of localorganisationsand<br />

individuals,along with some<br />

from outoftown who helped<br />

fund community initiatives.<br />

The physical buildings are<br />

there for everyone to see.But it<br />

has been the community’s<br />

heart and soul,and local<br />

contractors who justsought to<br />

cover their costs, or lowered<br />

their hourly rateaswellas<br />

donating their time to support<br />

projects, that have seen the<br />

town rise abovethe forces that<br />

left it reeling.<br />

Achoir from the Waiau<br />

School broughtChristmas<br />

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EmilyTyrrelland Hugh Montgomerywent<br />

through primary school together in Ohoka.<br />

The pair have just been announced as next<br />

year’s head girl and head boy at St Andrew’s<br />

College in Christchurch.<br />

Deputy head boy for2020,Omri Kepes, is<br />

another <strong>North</strong>Cantabrian,from Waipara.<br />

Emilyand Hugh lay their leadership<br />

opportunity firmly at the door of Ohoka School.<br />

Hugh started at Ohoka in Year1,and Emily<br />

joined the following year, when her family<br />

returned to New Zealand fromoverseas.<br />

They were in the same class several times,<br />

and both alsoplayed touch rugbyfor Ohoka/<br />

Mandeville.<br />

‘‘We werepart of areally academic, sporty<br />

and interactive year groupatOhoka, and the<br />

school makes apoint of tryingtopush you<br />

towards yourstrengths,’’ Emily says.<br />

St Andrew’s College doesthe same,she says,<br />

and the pairended up as junior schoolprefects<br />

thereinYear 8. ‘‘I was alsohead of netball and<br />

Hugh was headofrugby.’’<br />

Hugh,who is alsosportyand enjoys playing<br />

the piano and guitar, agreesthat Ohoka School<br />

was crucial in his development.<br />

‘‘Whether you were particularlygood at<br />

something or not, Ohokagave us opportunities<br />

and the courage to grabthem. Now, all thistime<br />

down the track, I’m really excited to know what’s<br />

ahead; whatnext year willhold,’’hesays.<br />

Emily, who enjoys dancing, expectsittobe<br />

pretty full on. She is the thirdgeneration of her<br />

family to attendStAndrew’s,and has relatives<br />

who were also headofcollege, some of whom<br />

went through Ohoka School as well.<br />

‘‘There will be pointsnext year wherewe’ll be<br />

superbusy,jugglingsports, and cultural<br />

activities,aswell as study, so timemanagement<br />

is going to be apriority, but that’s all part of the<br />

challenge.’’<br />

They will know more about whatthe job<br />

entails, they say,when they havemet withthe<br />

school’s senior management team next year.<br />

CHRISTMAS<br />

AT THE RACES<br />

High praise ... Emily Tyrrell and Hugh Montgomery have spoken of the important<br />

role Ohoka School played in their development.<br />

PHOTO: RACHEL MACDONALD<br />

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<strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> residentshave a<br />

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stimulate the economy.<br />

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the school or to catchthe bus to attend<br />

medical appointments, and residents<br />

sharewith me their photosofthe near<br />

misses happening at the Pegasus<br />

roundabout on aregular basis.<br />

Ihaveexpressed interestwith the Make<br />

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transport planning and delivery.<br />

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publictransport functions to the<br />

Christchurch City Council, at the<br />

minister’s request Section17ofthe Local<br />

Government Act 2002 AmendmentBill<br />

20<strong>19</strong> was amended to include provisionfor<br />

transport functions to be transferredfrom<br />

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As we enter into the holiday season, I<br />

wish to extend to you all best wishes for<br />

aMerry Christmas and ahealthy, safe<br />

and happy New Year.<br />

It is atruly magical timeofyear, as<br />

our community comes alive with<br />

twinkling lights and decorations,Santa<br />

parades, carol singingand the<br />

spreadingof goodwill.<br />

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council foyer adds somethingspecial<br />

each year.<br />

Thisisits 13th year. Yet another<br />

excellent display has beenmounted<br />

this year. Thank you to the team that<br />

put this together.<br />

The Ashgrove SchoolSanta’s Grotto<br />

was another excellent featurethis year.<br />

The Christmas House, at 21 Queen<br />

Street, Rangiora, and the Christmas<br />

Wonderland at the Oxford Town Hall<br />

are also well worth alook.<br />

We are very lucky to have<br />

organisations that organise festive<br />

activities for our community each year.<br />

Thankstoall those who go to such an<br />

effort.<br />

When you are looking to cross some<br />

items off your Christmas shopping list, I<br />

Nanda finds solace in helping others<br />

By DAVID HILL<br />

Helpingothersovercome tragedy has<br />

changed Nanda Rammers’life.<br />

The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>resident has<br />

turned her life around by supporting<br />

members of the Muslim community in<br />

the wake of the March 15 terrorist<br />

attacks in Christchurch, aftersuffering<br />

abreakdown herself earlier this year.<br />

Nandaarrivedin<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

from the Netherlands in 2001 with her<br />

husband and daughter, and ‘‘three<br />

suitcases and no keys’’.<br />

She trainedininterior design,<br />

started her own business in 2008 and<br />

beganteachingatthe Ara Instituteof<br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong> 2 1 ⁄2 years ago.<br />

One of her colleagues was in the<br />

Linwood mosque when the shooting<br />

occurred and he returned to Ara while<br />

it was still locked down. ‘‘I will never<br />

forget the look on his face.’’<br />

Nandawantedtohelp the widows,<br />

but her workloadwas takingits toll and<br />

she fellsick soonafter. ‘‘That was the<br />

turning pointinmylife.Istarted to do<br />

yogaand meditating.’’<br />

Whenshe eventually returned to<br />

workatAra, shebegan organising a<br />

‘‘pamper day for about 80 happy ladies’’<br />

at the campus marae in September.<br />

‘‘Wegot all sorts of people on board,<br />

fromthe health and beauty school at<br />

Ara and we got agrant from the<br />

Christchurch City Council for the food.<br />

‘‘Itwas an incredible day, with a<br />

happy focus and everybody was ableto<br />

connectagain.’’<br />

It was such asuccess thatasecond<br />

pamper day was organised lastmonth.<br />

She is now planning awellbeing dayfor<br />

the men.<br />

‘‘Traumawill staywith you forthe<br />

restofyour lifeifyou don’t address it.’’<br />

Nanda says she has madenew<br />

friends and established ‘‘a totally new<br />

network out of theexperience’’.<br />

One Muslim family evenadopted her<br />

as partoftheirfamily. ‘‘It has been<br />

extremelyrewarding. It puts thingsin<br />

yourown life in perspective.’’<br />

Being amigrant herself, Nanda says<br />

she can relatetothe challenges faced<br />

by the Muslimcommunity in adapting<br />

to anew country.<br />

‘‘I think it is quite abig thing.Iknow<br />

how hard it is to come into acountry<br />

and start again.<br />

‘‘You are coming into acountrythat<br />

you think of as western, but it’s not a<br />

Europeancountry.’’<br />

The Loburn resident says new<br />

migrantsface the challengeof<br />

adjusting to a‘‘new culture and<br />

mindset, to make yourselfathome and<br />

feelthat you belong here’’.<br />

For the Muslimcommunity, there is<br />

the added challengeofpreconceived<br />

views held by some.<br />

International VolunteerDay was<br />

celebrated on <strong>December</strong> 5and this<br />

year’s focuswas on promoting<br />

inclusion, diversityand nondiscrimination.<br />

Good<br />

Good<br />

❛When you are looking to<br />

cross some items off your<br />

Christmas shopping list, I<br />

hope that you will support<br />

local businesses and<br />

services.❜<br />

hope that you will support local<br />

businesses andservices.<br />

Please keep an eye out for people on<br />

their own thisChristmas. This is atime<br />

for kindnessand sharing.<br />

Thank­youalso to our emergency<br />

services, medicalteams and all other<br />

staff workingand keeping us safe over<br />

this holiday period.<br />

Ihope thatyoufind timetobewith<br />

those you hold dearest during the<br />

holiday season andtoenjoy all our<br />

community has to offer.<br />

On behalf of the Waimakariri District<br />

Council, Iwish you all avery safe and<br />

happy Christmas and aprosperous<br />

2020.<br />

Helping others ... Nanda Rammers enjoys<br />

volunteering.<br />

PHOTO: DAVID HILL<br />

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Hunting and fishing continues to play a<br />

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Rivers to Ranges, formerlyHamills<br />

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St. Negotiations to buy Hamills has takena<br />

couple of years, with Jamesand Anna<br />

taking overthe business in mid­October.<br />

‘‘I have beenworking on the family<br />

sheepfarm, Berriedale,which is local to<br />

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says.‘‘Unfortunately, unforeseen health<br />

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another opportunity.’’<br />

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Hastingsonahunt with friend and Rivers<br />

To Rangesshop owner Jeremy Hanaray.<br />

The two men talkedabout expanding<br />

Jeremy’s trademarked name of Riversto<br />

Ranges to theSouth Island.<br />

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quiteexcitedaboutthe prospect of<br />

operatingour own business and things<br />

progressed from there,’’James says.<br />

Anna,James and their two­year­oldson<br />

Harrystill liveonthe familyfarm,20<br />

minutes’ drive from theirnew Rangiora<br />

business. ‘‘Harry is the fifth generation<br />

Morris on Berriedale,whichhas been in<br />

the family for over90years,’’ James says.<br />

‘‘He loves coming out hunting withus.’’<br />

Growing up on the farm, Jamesalways<br />

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and fishing was always his main focus.<br />

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our dailydinners freshfrom the ocean,<br />

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James has hunted nationwide, in<br />

Australia and Europe, but says nothing<br />

beatsbeinginthe <strong>Canterbury</strong> high<br />

country, especially above the bushline.<br />

‘‘We are lucky in <strong>Canterbury</strong> withthe<br />

opportunitieswehave to freely hunt and<br />

fish,’’ James says.<br />

He has huntedcommerciallyover the<br />

years and has been registered to supply<br />

animals to the pet foodindustry for more<br />

than 10 years. ‘‘I havesupplied <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

Pet foods with rabbitsand hares as well as<br />

spending winters catching possumslocally<br />

for their fur and to help keep the area TB<br />

(tuberculosis) free.’’<br />

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Rod and Rifle magazine, and in 2012 he<br />

published abook called Student Hunter,<br />

about his hunting exploits as aUniversity<br />

of <strong>Canterbury</strong> student.<br />

Anna and James intendtodevelop <strong>North</strong><br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong> RiverstoRanges into ashop<br />

that offers advice and servicetothe<br />

community. ‘‘We offergunsmithing, sightins<br />

of rifles and havestarted buying<br />

possumfur. We are humbled by the<br />

support we have received fromthe locals,<br />

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Many hours committed ... Squadron 88 Air Cadets on aworking bee with John Burton<br />

at the waterfall.<br />

PHOTOS:SUPPLIED<br />

control programme targetingpests such<br />

as possums, stoats,rats, hedgehogs<br />

(whichprey on the endangered native<br />

snail)and wasps, the latterhavinga<br />

major impact on this honey­dewproducing<br />

black beechforestecosystem.<br />

Agroup of local studentsare critical to<br />

running the trappingoperation, which<br />

has seenanoticeable drop in wasps, and<br />

an increase in birdsong.<br />

‘‘We have 60 traps out so far which<br />

have accounted for around 500 possums<br />

and agood number of stoats,rats and<br />

hedgehogs.’’<br />

Mr Burton says the students are also<br />

invaluable helpers in marking out the<br />

route for the nexttrack —the third stage<br />

of the project.<br />

‘‘This willbeachallengingfour or so<br />

hourtramp withsteep climbs, bush<br />

sidles, acouple of lovely miniwaterfalls<br />

and aridge traverse through open<br />

tussock country with outstanding<br />

360­degree views.<br />

‘‘Route marking is well under way now<br />

on this Skyline Track and we hope<br />

people can be walking it by early2021,’’<br />

Mr Burton says<br />

Visitorsare asked to park down by the<br />

river, not to disturbtraps theywill see<br />

along the way,and take carenot to<br />

destroy the fragile moss at the waterfall.<br />

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and aHappyNew Year<br />

Restaurant<br />

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Cafe<br />

5.45am – 2pm<br />

Bar<br />

Open 7 Days<br />

Weekdays<br />

11am till close<br />

43 Hall St, Cheviot • Ph 03 3<strong>19</strong> 8616<br />

trina.chevlt@gmail.com<br />

Evening Dining<br />

Sunday<br />

Monday – Thursday<br />

Friday & Saturday<br />

11am - 2pm (7 days)<br />

5pm - 7.30pm<br />

5pm – 8.30pm<br />

5pm – 9pm<br />

*Please note if quiet, the restaurant may close slightly<br />

earlier but takeaways will still be available.<br />

• Public Bar • Lounge Bar<br />

• Cafe • Accommodation<br />

• FunctionRoom<br />

• Pool Table • GamesRoom<br />

• Kids outside play area(fenced)<br />

• Liquor Centre /Bottlestore<br />

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Awonderland for wildlife<br />

By SHELLEY TOPP<br />

The <strong>North</strong>brook Wetlands<br />

Reserve is one of Rangiora’s<br />

mostpicturesque parklands.<br />

However, it wasn’t alwaysthis<br />

way.During the mid­1800s it<br />

was the site of early European<br />

industry, with flax mills, a<br />

brewery, fellmongery and a<br />

tannery along the <strong>North</strong>brook<br />

Stream.<br />

In the <strong>19</strong>30sasewage system<br />

was established in the area and<br />

remainedthere for more than<br />

40 years.<br />

The Waimakariri District<br />

Council­owned reserveand<br />

stormwater treatmentarea is<br />

close to the Rangiora central<br />

businessdistrict, with access on<br />

Cotter Lane,off <strong>North</strong>brook<br />

Road.<br />

In recent years, restoration<br />

work has transformed the<br />

reserve into apeople­friendly<br />

area which is home to awide<br />

range of wildlife, including<br />

paradiseshelducks,scaups,<br />

black swans, snails,insects,<br />

eels, kingfishers, bellbirds,<br />

fantailsand manyother birds.<br />

There is an easy 1.5km walk<br />

around the reserve, with places<br />

to sit or picnic alongthe way.<br />

Several informationboards<br />

outline the history of the area<br />

and the visitorrules.<br />

Dogs are not allowed in the<br />

reserve.‘‘As part of recreating a<br />

healthy stream environment, we<br />

hope to attract wetlandbirdlife<br />

back into the area.Soplease no<br />

dogs,’’ one of the noticeboards<br />

states.<br />

Feeding the ducks is also<br />

banned: ‘‘We wanttoencourage<br />

native wildlife to feed and breed<br />

here, not introduced mallard<br />

ducks.’’<br />

The reserve is aspecialplace<br />

to visit over the Christmas/New<br />

Year holidays, or any time,for a<br />

quiet stroll, apicnic,arun, or to<br />

observe the birdlife.<br />

If you are travelling there by<br />

car, don’t stay latebecause the<br />

gates are lockedatnight and<br />

there is a$50 charge to unlock<br />

themtoget your car out.<br />

Visitorstothe reserveare also<br />

toldvia asign that ‘‘60 percent<br />

of Rangiora’s stormwater enters<br />

the reserve via the <strong>North</strong>brook<br />

Stream and adrain. There is so<br />

muchlife heresoplease do not<br />

put toxicchemicals down the<br />

drain because thisiswhere they<br />

end up.’’<br />

HOLIDAY GUIDE<br />

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

Out with dad ... Amale paradise<br />

shelduck with two chicks at the<br />

<strong>North</strong>brook Wetlands Reserve in<br />

Rangiora.<br />

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP<br />

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Pets at risk<br />

at Christmas<br />

Animal ownersare being urged<br />

to be vigilant over what their<br />

pets eat thisChristmas.<br />

The SPCA saysowners should<br />

not share human foodwith their<br />

pets,and should think twice<br />

aboutleaving foodinplaces that<br />

mightbeeasily accessible to<br />

pets.<br />

‘‘Many common treatsand<br />

snacks we humansenjoy as part<br />

of our holiday celebration –<br />

including avocado, macadamia<br />

nuts,ham, grapes and raisins –<br />

can cause internal damageand,<br />

in serious cases, leadtodeath,’’<br />

SPCA chief executive Andrea<br />

Midgen says.<br />

‘‘It is important to know that<br />

ignoring your pets’pleading<br />

facesand smooches is actually<br />

in theirbest interest.’’<br />

Even pet owners who are<br />

careful aboutwhat theyfeed<br />

theirpet need to be awareabout<br />

the places theirpet mightfind a<br />

feast, such as in handbags, on<br />

tables, or in rubbish bags.<br />

Chocolate is particularly<br />

dangerous for dogsand cats<br />

because it can causeelevated<br />

heartrate, seizures vomiting<br />

and diarrhoea, but other festive<br />

foodsare also toxictopets.<br />

Theseincludefruitcake or<br />

Christmas pudding as the<br />

raisins (andgrapes) are toxicto<br />

the kidneysofcats and dogs.<br />

Alcohol, caffeine, macadamia<br />

nuts,onions, chives, pits and<br />

seedsofpeaches, plums,<br />

persimmons and apples, are<br />

also toxic.<br />

HAVEAVERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND AHAPPY NEWYEAR HURUNUI !!!<br />

Rubbish and Recycling<br />

For two weeks over Christmas and new years, some rubbish and<br />

recycling collections will change, new collection dates below:<br />

Collections on Monday 23 and Monday 30th <strong>December</strong> - Hanmer<br />

Springs and Gore Bay<br />

Collections on Tuesday 24 and Tuesday 31 <strong>December</strong> - Amberley,<br />

Amberley Beach, Leithfield, Leithfield Beach, Cheviot, Waipara,<br />

Scargill, Motunau Beach, Greta Valley and Omihi<br />

Collections on Friday 27 <strong>December</strong> and Friday 3 January - Waiau,<br />

Culverden, Rotherham, Hawarden and Waikari<br />

Please Note: Only official Hurunui District Council bags will be<br />

collected and recycling bags containing glass bottles and soft plastics<br />

will not be collected. Collections are from 8am.<br />

Transfer Stations: All transfer stations will be closed on public<br />

holidays, otherwise normal opening hours apply.<br />

The Amberley transfer station will also open from 10am to 4pm on<br />

Tuesday 24th and 31st <strong>December</strong>. Hurunui transfer stations are not<br />

accepting soft plastics.<br />

Amberley Office<br />

Will close at 3pm on Tuesday, 24 <strong>December</strong> 20<strong>19</strong> with normal<br />

opening hours resuming Monday 6January 2020.<br />

For all queries during this time, including 24hr animal control and water<br />

reporting, please call 03 014 8816.<br />

Fire Season Status<br />

For up to date information on restrictions and the fire season<br />

status, you can go online to www.checkitsalright.nz For further<br />

information, including fire permit information, you should visit the Fire<br />

and Emergency New Zealand Website: www.fireandemergency.nz<br />

Summer Pool Parties:<br />

Amberley: Sun 12th Jan, 2-4pm<br />

Fri 17th Jan, 5-7pm<br />

Weds 5th Feb, 3-5pm<br />

Leithfield: Tues 28th Jan, 11am-1pm<br />

Cheviot: Thurs 16th Jan, 11am –1pm<br />

Waipara: Fri 10th Jan, 11am-1pm<br />

Greta Valley: Thurs 30th Jan, 11am -1pm<br />

Hawarden: Thurs 23rd Jan, 11am-1pm<br />

Culverden: Thurs 9th Jan, 11am-1pm<br />

Rotherham: Tues 21st Jan, 11am-1pm<br />

Waiau: Tues 14th Jan, 11am-1pm<br />

Building Inspections<br />

There will be no inspection service over<br />

christmas and New Year, but business<br />

resumes from the 6th of January.<br />

Amberley Pool<br />

The Amberley Pool will be open daily<br />

from 12.30-5.30pm.<br />

It will be closed on the statutory holidays<br />

-<strong>December</strong> 25th &26th and January 1st<br />

&2nd.<br />

Libraries<br />

Amberley Library and Hanmer Springs Service Centre and Library:<br />

Will close at3pm on Tuesday, 24 <strong>December</strong> 20<strong>19</strong><br />

Closed on statutory holidays with normal hours for non-statutory<br />

days<br />

Normal opening hours will resume Friday 3January 2020<br />

Cheviot Service Centre and Library:<br />

Will close at3pm on Tuesday, 24 <strong>December</strong> 20<strong>19</strong><br />

Normal opening hours will resume Monday 6January 2020<br />

Hawarden Library and Amuri Service Centre and Library:<br />

Will close at2pm on Friday 20 <strong>December</strong> 20<strong>19</strong><br />

Normal school holiday hours will resume the week beginning<br />

Monday 6January 2020<br />

Water Supply<br />

Our utilities team continue to operate throught the holidays, but with<br />

reduced staff numbers. Our 24hr call service is still available through<br />

the mainline to address anything that pops up(03 314 8816).<br />

The hot, dry weather over the summer holidays puts extra demand on<br />

our water resources and we ask our residents to conserve water where<br />

you can and keep an eye on water restrictions through our website<br />

www.hurunui.govt.nz<br />

If you are on a restricted supply scheme, we recomend you keep an<br />

eye on the water level in your tank, tocatch any supply issues early.<br />

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa<br />

The Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa will only be closed on<br />

Christmas Day and will resume normal hours onboxing day.

HOLIDAY GUIDE<br />

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

Half leg<br />

sizes<br />

for greater<br />

convenience<br />

Fresh NZ Quality $ 15 99<br />

kg<br />

Fresh NZ Quality<br />

MarkHalf Lamb<br />

Leg Roast<br />

Pams Fresh<br />

Jersey BennePotatoes<br />

1.5kg Prepack<br />

Product of New Zealand$<br />

6<br />

99 pk<br />

Coca-Cola,<br />

Sprite, Fanta,<br />

Lift or L&P<br />

1.5 Litre<br />

$<br />

6 9<br />

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Merry<br />

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Christmas<br />

WEEK<br />

$<br />

3 99 ea<br />

from everyone at<br />

PamsFresh Cherries<br />

400gPrepack<br />

ProductofNew Zealand<br />

Cadbury<br />

Favourites 265g<br />

or Roses 225g<br />

ANY<br />

2FOR<br />

Tip TopIce Cream<br />

2Litre<br />

www.foursquare.co.nz<br />

$<br />

9 99 pk<br />

$ 5 99<br />

ea<br />

$ 5 99<br />

ea<br />

facebook.com/FourSquareNZ<br />

SpecialsavailableSouthIsland only from Monday16th <strong>December</strong> until Sunday 29th<br />

<strong>December</strong>20<strong>19</strong>orwhile stocks last. Wine and beer availableatstores with an off<br />

licence. Wine andbeer purchases restricted to personsaged18yearsold andover.<br />

Prizes up for grabs ... Kev’s Big Dig will have youngsters fossicking in the sand at<br />

Leithfield Beach for buried discs, which can be handed in for prizes.<br />

PHOTO:FILE<br />

The hunt is on for<br />

buried treasure<br />

By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />

Sand will fly at Leithfield Beach next<br />

week, as the hunt for treasure gets<br />

under way.<br />

Kev’s Big Dig is being held on<br />

Thursday, <strong>December</strong> 27. Youngsters<br />

who find ametal disc in the sand will<br />

be able to claim aprize.<br />

Aboot sale will precede the Big Dig<br />

from 10am.<br />

Amberley Lions Club organiser<br />

Kevin Fenemor says anyone is<br />

welcome to turn up for the sale, open<br />

their boot, and sell their goods.<br />

Kev’s Big Dig follows from 1.30pm to<br />

2.30pm, and will run in two age groups<br />

—3to7years and 8to13years, with<br />

the two areas roped off.<br />

Kev came up with the fun activity<br />

after seeing how successful it was in<br />

the <strong>North</strong> Island at abeach near Levin<br />

several years ago.<br />

‘‘We didn’t have anything like it<br />

here so Idecided to try it.’’<br />

Kev says there is agreat assortment<br />

of prizes for entrants.<br />

The entry fee is $5.<br />

Those turning up for the Big Dig can<br />

also enjoy the opportunity to visit the<br />

playgrounds, enjoy the toddlers’ pool,<br />

play tennis or enjoy the food on<br />

offer.<br />

The event will be held on January 2<br />

if it has to be cancelled due to the<br />

weather.<br />

Free health advice available<br />

This summer, holidaymakers in New<br />

Zealand are reminded that free health<br />

advice is available when needed.<br />

Whether it’s anasty donk playing<br />

petanque or the Christmas leftovers<br />

upsetting tummies, people can call their<br />

general practice team 24/7 for care<br />

around the clock.<br />

Before going on holiday, people are<br />

urged to to load their general practice’s<br />

number into their mobile phone. While<br />

the doors are closed and the lights are<br />

out, ateam of registered nurses are<br />

ready to take calls any time of the day or<br />

night, including public holidays.<br />

Make sure that enough regular<br />

medications are packed for the journey<br />

Festival race-day planned<br />

Afestival of harness horse racing is<br />

coming to Rangiora early in February.<br />

The Interislander Summer Festival,<br />

on February 6, promises afun­filled<br />

day out for friends and family.<br />

Racegoers can cheer on their<br />

favourite racehorse or relax in the sun<br />

with apicnic.<br />

Ross Rennie, spokesman for the<br />

Amberley Trotting Club, which will<br />

host the event, says the popular<br />

festival has become anot­to­be­missed<br />

event on the Rangiora summer<br />

calendar.<br />

Locals look forward to the festival<br />

every year, andholidaymakers always<br />

enjoy the classic summer event.<br />

Loading the car with apicnic for the<br />

family and making the races agreat day<br />

out has become atradition in <strong>North</strong><br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />

The day will be filled with many<br />

to last the duration of the holiday.<br />

In life­threatening emergencies, call<br />

111. Anyone feeling anxious or just<br />

needing someone to talk to can call or<br />

text 1737 any time, and can speak to (or<br />

text) atrained counsellor free of charge.<br />

For everything else, people should<br />

make their general practice team their<br />

first call. They can tell you what to do<br />

and where to go if care is needed<br />

urgently.<br />

For trusted health advice, go online to<br />

healthinfo.org.nz or visit your<br />

community pharmacy.<br />

HealthInfo is ahealth information<br />

website that has information specific to<br />

<strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />

activities, including the More FM Kids<br />

Go Racing Area, tug­of­war and sack<br />

races for the children.<br />

Live musicwill create an upbeat<br />

atmosphere between races,and local<br />

food will be on site to tease the taste<br />

buds.<br />

The festival offers afull day of<br />

affordable entertainment, with free<br />

entry for children under 17 and adult<br />

tickets from $5.<br />

The 2020 festival season sees 30 races<br />

take place across New Zealand, from<br />

Whangarei Racing Club in <strong>North</strong>land to<br />

the OtagoRacing Club, withafew new<br />

additions to the festival circuit,<br />

includingthe Kapiti Coast Harness<br />

Racing Club in the Manawatu and the<br />

Taranaki Racing Club in New<br />

Plymouth.<br />

To learn more, go onlineto<br />

summerfestival.nz

20<strong>19</strong>/20 Christmas -New Year Period<br />

Your Guide to Council Services<br />

Swimming Pools<br />

The Dudley Park, Oxford and Kaiapoi swimming pools are closed on<br />

Christmas Day.<br />

During the holidays, the following hours will be observed daily:<br />

Dudley Park<br />

Aquatic Centre<br />

47 Church Street,<br />

Rangiora<br />

Phone 03 311 8905<br />

Kaiapoi Aquatic<br />

Centre<br />

9Cass Street,<br />

Kaiapoi<br />

Phone 03 375 5041<br />

Oxford<br />

Community<br />

Aquatic Centre<br />

9Burnett Street,<br />

Oxford<br />

Phone 03311 8921<br />

Tuesday 24 <strong>December</strong> 6am -5.30pm 8.30am -5.30pm<br />

Kerbside Collections<br />

From Christmas Day and New Year’s Day kerbside collections will move<br />

to the following day for the remainder of that week.<br />

Usual Collection Day:<br />

moves to<br />

New Collection Day:<br />

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri<br />

No<br />

change<br />

No<br />

change<br />

Thurs Fri Sat<br />

Rubbish bags and wheelie bins must be placed out for collection by 7am.<br />

Wednesday 25 <strong>December</strong><br />

Thursday 26<strong>December</strong><br />

Friday 27 <strong>December</strong><br />

Closed<br />

10am -7pm<br />

Collection times may vary during the holiday period. Pleasecontact<br />

the Council on 0800 965 468 if you experience any problems with your<br />

kerbside collections.<br />

Saturday 28 <strong>December</strong><br />

Sunday 29 <strong>December</strong><br />

Monday 30 <strong>December</strong><br />

Tuesday 31 <strong>December</strong><br />

Wednesday 1January<br />

Thursday 2January<br />

7.30am -7pm<br />

10am -7pm<br />

10am -7pm<br />

The week starting 23 <strong>December</strong> is Week 2for recycling; the week<br />

starting 30 <strong>December</strong> is Week 1for recycling.<br />

Eftpos and Credit<br />

card* payments<br />

accepted<br />

Southbrook Transfer<br />

Station &Resource<br />

Recovery Park<br />

284 Flaxton Road, Rangiora<br />

Phone 03 313 5499<br />

Oxford Transfer Station<br />

High Street, Oxford<br />

Friday 3January<br />

Tuesday 24<strong>December</strong> 8.30am -4.30pm Closed as usual<br />

Saturday 4January<br />

(normal hours resume)<br />

7.30am -7pm<br />

Wednesday 25 <strong>December</strong><br />

Thursday 26 <strong>December</strong><br />

Closed<br />

Service Centres and Libraries<br />

The Rangiora Service Centre will close at 12 noon on Tuesday 24<br />

<strong>December</strong> 20<strong>19</strong> and will re-open at 8.30am on Monday 6January 2020.<br />

TheWaimakariri Libraries and otherServiceCentres willobservethe<br />

followinghours.Librariesare available by phone at 03 311 8901.<br />

Friday 27 <strong>December</strong><br />

Saturday 28<strong>December</strong><br />

Sunday 29 <strong>December</strong><br />

Monday 30<strong>December</strong><br />

Tuesday 31<strong>December</strong><br />

Wednesday 1January<br />

8.30am -4.30pm<br />

Closed<br />

12.30pm -4.30pm<br />

Closed as usual<br />

12noon -4.30pm<br />

Closed as usual<br />

Tuesday 24 <strong>December</strong><br />

Wednesday25<strong>December</strong><br />

Thursday 26 <strong>December</strong><br />

Friday27<strong>December</strong><br />

Saturday 28 <strong>December</strong><br />

Sunday 29 <strong>December</strong><br />

Monday 30 <strong>December</strong><br />

Tuesday 31 <strong>December</strong><br />

Wednesday1January<br />

Thursday 2January<br />

Friday3January<br />

Rangiora Library<br />

141 Percival Street,<br />

Rangiora<br />

10am -2pm<br />

1pm -4pm<br />

Kaiapoi Library &<br />

Service Centre<br />

Ruataniwha Civic<br />

Centre,176 Williams St,<br />

Kaiapoi<br />

Phone 03 311 8901<br />

9am -5pm<br />

Closed<br />

9am -5pm, no late night.<br />

10am -2pm<br />

(Library only)<br />

1pm -4pm<br />

(Library only)<br />

9am -5pm<br />

Closed<br />

Oxford Library &<br />

Service Centre<br />

34 Main Street,<br />

Oxford<br />

10am -12noon<br />

Closed<br />

9am -5pm, no late night. Normal hours resume Saturday 4January.<br />

Thursday 2January<br />

(*Fee applies to credit card payments)<br />

8.30am -4.30pm<br />

(Normal hours resume)<br />

Noise Control, Dog and Stock Control<br />

Closed as usual<br />

(Normal hours resume)<br />

Day and night please telephone the after hours service number and<br />

follow the recorded instructions:<br />

Rangiora 0800 965 468<br />

Please note this is an emergency service only.<br />

Snap Send Solve<br />

Requests will not be processed on Statutory holidays or weekends.<br />

Please report urgent issues byphone.<br />

All Urgent Calls<br />

Urgent calls to any Council Service Centre during the holidays will be<br />

directed toour after hours answering service.<br />

Urgent calls: 0800 965 468. Follow the recorded instructions.<br />

For further information, call the Council on 0800 965 468.

2<br />

WEEKS<br />

OF SPECIALS<br />

NEWS<br />

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

Merry Christmas<br />

16 th to 29 th <strong>December</strong>20<strong>19</strong><br />

See in-storefor holiday hours<br />

$<br />

13 00<br />

kg<br />

FreshNZLamb<br />

LegRoast<br />

$<br />

7 50<br />

kg<br />

FreshNZPork<br />

ShoulderRoast<br />

(ExcludesFreeRange)<br />

$<br />

3 00<br />

bag<br />

$<br />

5 00<br />

ea<br />

$<br />

29 00<br />

pk<br />

Owned &operated<br />

by locals<br />

Perlas Potatoes<br />

700g<br />

CadburyChristmas<br />

Stocking189g,Roses<br />

225g,NestléScorched<br />

Almonds240g,Mars<br />

MaltesersBox 360gor<br />

Celebrations300g<br />

Heineken<br />

15 x330mlBottles<br />

$<br />

3 00<br />

ea<br />

$<br />

2 75<br />

ea<br />

$<br />

9 80<br />

ea<br />

SuperValue Mandeville<br />

Seein-store forholiday hours<br />

Blueberries<br />

125g Punnet<br />

Coca-Cola,Sprite,Fanta,<br />

LiftorL&P2.25L<br />

MontanaClassic 750ml<br />

Forinspiration visit SuperValue.co.nz |<br />

SpecialsavailablefromMonday16thuntilSunday29th<strong>December</strong>20<strong>19</strong> orwhilestockslast.<br />

svncn<strong>19</strong>12<br />

Please drink<br />

responsibly<br />

Competitive edge ... Megan Edwards is going places in Frisbee sports.<br />

PHOTO: SUPPLIED<br />

Megan ahigh flyer<br />

in world of Frisbees<br />

By LINDSAY KERR<br />

As Megan Edwards neared the end of<br />

her local schooling at Rangiora High<br />

School in 2015, little did she know that<br />

her sporting world was about to<br />

dramatically change with an<br />

introduction by brother Scott into the<br />

world of Ultimate Frisbee.<br />

Her latest achievement will see her<br />

jet off to the world championships in<br />

the Netherlands next year as part of<br />

the New Zealand women’s open team.<br />

Megan's first introduction into her<br />

new sport was met with instant<br />

approval.<br />

Prior to that, her sporting pursuits<br />

had been adiet of the more traditional<br />

kind —tennis, football, netball and<br />

basketball.<br />

Ultimate Frisbee is aphysically<br />

demanding game for the fit and robust.<br />

It has 18 players per team, with<br />

about 25 teams registered nationally,<br />

involving around 500 people.<br />

Apart from the throwing of afrisbee<br />

among friends at picnics and outdoor<br />

social occasions, the thought of<br />

engaging in acompetitive situation<br />

that involved the Frisbee had never<br />

entered Megan's head.<br />

Success in the sport was almost<br />

immediate. She was selected for a<br />

New Zealand under­20 side to play in<br />

the 2016 world junior championships<br />

in Poland.<br />

In the same year she won the<br />

Rangiora High senior tennis title and<br />

received an oak award from the school<br />

for her sporting achievements.<br />

The adventure to Poland netted a<br />

sixth place for the New Zealand side,<br />

along with avictory over Australia.<br />

Although then attending Massey<br />

University, Megan played for her<br />

victorious Christchurch club side, the<br />

Chicks, at the 2017 national<br />

championships.<br />

This victory entitled them to attend<br />

the 2018 world club championship in<br />

Cincinnati, atournament where they<br />

emerged with the team spirit award.<br />

Megan, for her part at the 2018 local<br />

mixed nationals, won the Female Most<br />

Valuable Player (MVP) Award.<br />

In 20<strong>19</strong>, she won the women's MVP at<br />

the mixed nationals and attended the<br />

under­24 world championships in<br />

Heidelberg, Germany.<br />

The climax came after being<br />

selected for the New Zealand women’s<br />

open team to contest the world<br />

championships.<br />

Being aminor sport on the New<br />

Zealand scene, overseas competition<br />

is costly for competitors, who must<br />

largely front up with their own<br />

funds.<br />

Sustainability move praised<br />

Kaiapoi Preschool has been rewarded<br />

for rethinking how it looks after the<br />

environment.<br />

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon was<br />

on hand to congratulate the preschool<br />

for being the first school or preschool to<br />

complete the first stage in its ‘‘rethink<br />

journey’’, offered by Eco Educate.<br />

‘‘I think it’s afantastic initiative. It’s<br />

really easy to do and it’s tailored to suit<br />

an individual school or early learning<br />

centre,’’ Mr Gordon said.<br />

‘‘It’s important that we all learn about<br />

sustainability. Ifind Ilearn alot from my<br />

nephew and niece, who come home and<br />

see what Uncle Dan isn’t doing and is<br />

now doing.’’<br />

Eco Educate rethink educator Lesley<br />

Ottey said it took eight years to develop<br />

the ‘‘rethink’’ initiative, so it was<br />

pleasing the see the first school/<br />

preschool achieve the first step.<br />

It was developed as an alternative to<br />

the Enviro schools programme, with<br />

schools able to decide how they want to<br />

progress.<br />

‘‘It’s ajourney of sustainability and<br />

rethinking,’’ she says.<br />

‘‘The centre decides how they want to<br />

do it. We didn’t want it to be abox­ticking<br />

exercise.’’<br />

The initiative began as apilot project<br />

of 10 schools and preschools in the<br />

Waimakariri district, with another 14<br />

signalling they want to get involved.<br />

Kaiapoi Preschool received a<br />

certificate, seeds and abook to<br />

acknowledge its achievement.

STRAWBERRY FAIR, KAIAPOI<br />

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

Sweet strawberries get their day in the sun<br />

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Strawberry lovers<br />

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It was afamilyfriendly,<br />

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The fair also proved<br />

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retailers —selling baked<br />

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‘‘The theme was<br />

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us how we could make<br />

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“Wedon't usuallyhave aheap of<br />

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Mr Booker sayspeasripeningearly<br />

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But thereare plenty of freshpotatoes<br />

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“We havequite afew (Sefton School)<br />

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Mr Booker says, despite the challenges,<br />

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“Whenyou considerfarmersare getting<br />

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Several ramsfetched at least $2500at<br />

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Hazlett Rurallivestockgeneral manager<br />

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Eight-wicket win keeps<br />

Southbrook in touch<br />

CRICKET<br />

Southbrook thumped Weedons by<br />

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Ambreed Country Premier One<br />

Day competition.<br />

Southbrook’s Sam Ermerins<br />

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fours and two sixes,and came off<br />

just65balls.<br />

Contestleaders<br />

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country cricketafterahardfought<br />

win over Lincoln.<br />

Harry Chamberlain’s fine<br />

season continued with amatchdefining,<br />

run­a­ball 62 at Lincoln<br />

Domain on Saturday.<br />

It was the dominant inningsin<br />

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Knock of 165<br />

Astunning, mammoth innings<br />

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Oxford­Rangiora to asuperb<br />

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SouthAfricainJanuary­<br />

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Winningform<br />

Sefton got back to winning form<br />

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Sheat battingatNo. 4, saw the<br />

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balls) and Tim Boyle (52 off 69) got<br />

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succession, Darfield crumpled to<br />

be all out for 165, with BarryCross<br />

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The competition now takes a<br />

break overthe Christmas<br />

holidays and willresume with<br />

Round 9onJanuary 11.<br />

Short scorecards:<br />

Leeston­Southbridge184/9 (H<br />

Chamberlain 62, WMacfarlane<br />

26no, DNeal 23; EPaterson 2/10,<br />

JWilliams 2/23, CShalfoon 2/24, A<br />

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(L Robinson 51, DMcClelland 39,<br />

RSporke24; DNeral 3/35, H<br />

Chamberlain 3/39, TGruijters<br />

2/34).<br />

Weedons 132 (J Watson 27; D<br />

Boyle 3/31, ABhuiyan 2/21) lost to<br />

Southbrook 133/2 (M Boyle 93no).<br />

Oxford­Rangiora 279/5 (R Mariu<br />

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beat Cheviot 239/9(BHartland 97,<br />

TWhelan 53; JWaghorn 7/36).<br />

Sefton202 (F Sheat40, C<br />

Warner 25, BFleming 24, C<br />

Simpson 23; RHughes 4/33,T<br />

Kars 3/30,ZFoulkes 2/29) beat<br />

Darfield 165 (Z Foulkes 55, T<br />

Boyle 52; BCross4/27, CSimpson<br />

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ASHLEY<br />

8Lower Sefton Road<br />

This remodeled, family-friendly home is enviably<br />

positioned in the sought-after and peaceful Ashley<br />

village, just an easy 5minute drive to Rangiora.<br />

Positioned for sun, with an HRV system and log burner<br />

with wetback. The generous kitchen with open plan<br />

dining is highly functional and there isalarge separate<br />

lounge, asun-soaked conservatory adds further appeal.<br />

Alarge covered deck makes outdoor entertaining a<br />

year-round possibility. The 2,400m2 section offers a<br />

large covered deck, avegetable garden area and a<br />

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Productive small block<br />

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Leigh Miller<br />

Mobile 021 308 202<br />

Office 03 313 8022<br />

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SEFTON<br />

533 Lower Sefton Road<br />

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off-street parking and mature landscaped setting.<br />

Tastefully maintained, two storey, four/five bedroom<br />

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offers the master bedroom, bathroom, second lounge,<br />

conservatory, media area and open plan galley kitchen<br />

opening through to laundry, large double garage,<br />

second toilet, loft plus work shop with three phase<br />

power. The family sized upstairs area of three/four<br />

bedrooms, bathroom and toilet complements this<br />

uniquely spacious home.<br />

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Russell Clifford<br />

Mobile 027 434 3122<br />

russell.clifford@pb.co.nz<br />

$879,000<br />

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HAWARDEN<br />

376 Horsley Down Road<br />

Flat 8.6 hectares section, with awetland area full of<br />

willows which would beperfect for awetland garden<br />

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country while also being close to local amenities less<br />

than 4km from Hawarden Village, grocery store, school,<br />

rugby grounds and golf course. Lake Sumner Forest<br />

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fishing, hunting and boating. Aperfect location to ride<br />

horses and raise the family.<br />

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Maurice Newell<br />

Mobile 027 240 1718<br />

mauricen@pb.co.nz<br />

Hamish Anderson<br />

Mobile 027 678 8888<br />

hamisha@pb.co.nz<br />

$259,000

Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 222 High Street Rangiora rangiora@pb.co.nz 03 313 8022<br />

First time to market<br />

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CANTERBURY<br />

WEB ID RU72973<br />

CUST<br />

427 Earlys Road<br />

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Built in <strong>19</strong>21, this beautiful home comprises four<br />

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pantry and two bathrooms. Solid fuel Rayburn cooker,<br />

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Maurice Newell<br />

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Mobile 027 678 8888<br />

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OXFORD<br />

Lot 1587 Domain Road<br />

Set in abeautiful mature setting, this well maintained<br />

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sheltered by huge trees, including a100 year old giant<br />

sequoia, with rhododendrons, azaleas and fruit trees,<br />

this approximately 200 m2 family home features, four<br />

generous bedrooms, separate office, open plan kitchen<br />

living area, separate lounge, large deck, heated by open<br />

fire and awood burner. The detached double garage<br />

has an additional storage room.Situated on the quiet<br />

Domain Road, only 3km from the vibrant town of<br />

Oxford.<br />

Beauty On Blackett<br />

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Hamish Anderson<br />

Mobile 027 678 8888<br />

hamisha@pb.co.nz<br />

Maurice Newell<br />

Mobile 027 240 1718<br />

mauricen@pb.co.nz<br />

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WOODEND<br />

11 Lacy Gate Place<br />

This <strong>19</strong>70s home has been lovingly modernised with a<br />

new kitchen, new carpet, full length drapes, updated<br />

bathroom and afabulous entertaining deck. The<br />

spacious bedrooms all have wardrobes and aseparate<br />

laundry provides further storage. The amazing deck is<br />

accessed through astacker door to aprivate BBQ area.<br />

Completing the home isavery functional double<br />

garage and perfectly developed back garden. Mature,<br />

stylish, functional this property has it all.<br />

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Bev Wright<br />

Mobile 027 434 2486<br />

Office 03 313 8022<br />

bev@pb.co.nz<br />

BUYERS $405,000+<br />

3<br />

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RANGIORA<br />

120 Blackett Street<br />

View By Appointment<br />

Built in the <strong>19</strong>20's this home was built by the renowned<br />

Ayers Brothers. This really is adelightful home retaining<br />

many of the old features while it has been cleverly<br />

updated including avery modern kitchen with wooden<br />

floors and bench tops. Outdoors is agreat space for<br />

kids to play -fully fenced, and the garden is full of<br />

surprises. The property is completed with agarage and<br />

carport accessed off Keldon Ave. Town centre is only a<br />

couple of minutes away.<br />

Bev Wright<br />

Mobile 027 434 2486<br />

Office 03 313 8022<br />

bev@pb.co.nz<br />

BY NEGOTIATION<br />

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Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 222 High Street Rangiora rangiora@pb.co.nz 03 313 8022<br />

Extended family or homestay<br />

Atruly stunning property<br />

NORTH<br />

CANTERBURY<br />

WEB ID RR72756<br />

SEFTON<br />

107 Harleston Road<br />

View By Appointment<br />

This versatile rammed earth home has seven bedrooms,<br />

with awest wing of 180m2 comprising large open plan<br />

living with two bedrooms plus an office, cool store<br />

room and bathroom downstairs, as well as three<br />

bedrooms upstairs, with another bathroom and<br />

Hamish Anderson<br />

kitchenette/living area. The east wing has two living<br />

Mobile 027 678 8888<br />

areas, two bedrooms and ashared bathroom. There is a hamisha@pb.co.nz<br />

100m2 shared garage and off the garages, separate<br />

toilets and separate laundries. Energy efficiency isa<br />

feature of this home with the thick rammed earth walls Maurice Newell<br />

providing aheat sink for winter and keeping the interior<br />

Mobile 027 240 1718<br />

mauricen@pb.co.nz<br />

cool insummer.<br />

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BUYERS $1,200,000+<br />

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OHOKA<br />

30 Raddens Road<br />

Stunning property on prestigious Raddens Road with an<br />

elegant five bedroom home set amongst spring fed<br />

ponds, sweeping lawns and avenues of trees plus<br />

plantings on the banks of the stream. The home was<br />

built in <strong>19</strong>99 with feature decor, open plan<br />

kitchen/dining/living, huge lounge with formal dining<br />

(jet master open fire) and views across the ponds. Two<br />

bedrooms have en suites, third bathroom, master<br />

bedroom upstairs with balcony, en suite and Walk-in<br />

wardrobe. Diesel fired radiators for heating, double<br />

glazed, LED lights, separate laundry, 2car garage and<br />

spa bath. 4.2 ha(subject totitle).<br />

$1,680,000 +GST (IF ANY)<br />

View By Appointment<br />

Malcolm Garvan<br />

Mobile 027 231 4425<br />

malcolmg@pb.co.nz<br />

Enhance your outlook BUYERS $555,000+<br />

WEB ID RU70641<br />

ASHLEY<br />

13 Auckland Street<br />

This beautifully constructed home oozes street appeal<br />

and perfectly blends functionality and comfort. You<br />

owe it to yourself spend some time and soak in how<br />

good it feels to be here. Open-plan living areas, modern<br />

kitchen with walk in pantry, second lounge,<br />

indoor/outdoor flow with four sets of stacker doors,<br />

smart wiring, study nook. Easy-care section, with<br />

private, sun-soaked outdoor entertaining areas<br />

providing the perfect spot to unwind. Separate<br />

double-sized workshop/shed. Ashley plays host to an<br />

abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, and<br />

Ashley school is ashort walk away.<br />

VIEW By Appointment<br />

5<br />

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Aaron Clark<br />

Mobile 027 873 5121<br />

Office 03 313 8022<br />

aaronc@pb.co.nz<br />

2<br />

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SEFTON<br />

461 Broad Road<br />

If you're after anear new home on an attractive lifestyle<br />

block, look no further! This insulated, two-bedroom<br />

home is complete with double-glazing and alog<br />

burner, amodern kitchen with gas hob and open plan<br />

dining and lounge. Outside, asun-soaked deck with<br />

archgola looks out over the land with views to Mount<br />

Grey. The land isfenced into eleven paddocks with<br />

laneways. Plumbed-in water troughs all stay, as do<br />

animal shelters. Awired container and enclosed back<br />

porch provide extra storage. Immediate action is<br />

advised -contact metoday for further details.<br />

OPEN HOME<br />

VIEW Sunday 22 Dec 2.00 -2.30pm<br />

Aaron Clark<br />

Mobile 027 873 5121<br />

Office 03 313 8022<br />

aaronc@pb.co.nz<br />

$539,000<br />

2<br />

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Grand Designs<br />

BY NEGOTIATION<br />

WEB ID RL70859<br />

SEFTON<br />

172 Douds Road<br />

This distinctive and highly-desirable 453sqm home is<br />

superbly appointed with quality fixtures and medieval<br />

inspired fittings. The master bedroom opens onto the<br />

courtyard and is complimented by aWIR and tiled<br />

ensuite with aclaw foot bath. Other talking points<br />

include the games room boasting panoramic views, the<br />

turret with spiral staircase and ahuge gas fire. The<br />

huge sun-soaked entertaining areas provide excellent<br />

BBQ spaces and aswimming pool. There is a3-bay<br />

shed, separate 4car garage/workshop and alarge<br />

carport.<br />

VIEW ByAppointment<br />

Aaron Clark<br />

Mobile 027 873 5121<br />

Office 03 313 8022<br />

aaronc@pb.co.nz<br />

5<br />

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pb.co.nz

Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 222 High Street Rangiora rangiora@pb.co.nz 03 313 8022<br />

Exclusive privacy BUYERS $650,000+<br />

WEB ID RU73149<br />

RANGIORA<br />

6Carmana Gardens<br />

This large home offers plenty of space to spread out,<br />

two living areas cater to every scenario and the formal<br />

entrance way creates immediate impact. The large,<br />

fully-fenced section is complete with mature trees,<br />

established gardens, plenty oflawn for the kids to run<br />

around on, and apaved entertaining area. Atriple<br />

garage and sturdy garden sheds complete the appeal.<br />

This peaceful cul-de-sac is asafe haven for kids and<br />

pets, with awalkway providing easy access to local<br />

Ashgrove park and Ashgrove school.<br />

VIEW By Appointment<br />

Prime location<br />

NORTH<br />

CANTERBURY<br />

BUYERS $565,000+<br />

WEB ID RU73116<br />

RANGIORA<br />

254 Kingsbury Avenue<br />

This spacious home features five bedrooms, afabulous<br />

modern designer kitchen (with stone surfaces), and<br />

well-appointed bathrooms. Designed with families in<br />

mind, the open-plan living area offers plenty of<br />

versatility, while alog burner, two heat pumps and a<br />

DVS system guarantee year-round comfort. Other<br />

highlights include neutral decor, aseparate laundry and<br />

excellent indoor/outdoor flow. The 920m2, fully-fenced<br />

section is complete with mature trees, established<br />

gardens and paved entertaining areas. Adouble garage<br />

and sturdy garden sheds complete the appeal.<br />

VIEW Sunday 22 Dec 1.00 -1.30pm<br />

4<br />

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Aaron Clark<br />

Mobile 027 873 5121<br />

Office 03 313 8022<br />

aaronc@pb.co.nz<br />

In the heart of town! $630,000<br />

WEB ID RU70499<br />

RANGIORA<br />

229 King Street<br />

This charming home has been stylishly updated and<br />

represents the perfect balance of comfort and<br />

convenience. Agenerous blend of living spaces plus a<br />

large undercover deck offer flexibility for living and<br />

entertaining. Two heat pumps, gas fire, log burner and<br />

insulation promise year-round comfort. There are four<br />

bedrooms (master with balcony and WIR), astudy nook<br />

and aluxurious bathroom. The fully-fenced, 890m2<br />

section provides agarage, carport and off-street<br />

parking. Then, there's the location, close to shops,<br />

restaurants, Dudley park and in Ashgrove school<br />

zoning.<br />

VIEW By Appointment<br />

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OPEN HOME<br />

Commercial sections<br />

Aaron Clark<br />

Mobile 027 873 5121<br />

Office 03 313 8022<br />

aaronc@pb.co.nz<br />

BY NEGOTIATION<br />

WEB ID RC72747<br />

AMBERLEY<br />

Courage Road<br />

Don't delay, act now -Selling Stage One Now -Titles<br />

available.For the lots awaiting title, the vendor will<br />

adjust section sizes to suit purchasers requirements.<br />

Stage 2and 3tofollow -1,000sqm to 3,000sqm -15<br />

sections in total. The prime business location to service<br />

afast growing Amberley Township, local wineries and a<br />

large <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> agricultural region. Adjacent to<br />

SH1, reticulated Council water, Council sewerage, three<br />

phase electricity and fibre-optic.<br />

VIEW By Appointment<br />

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pb.co.nz<br />

Dale Quaife<br />

Mobile 021 406 686<br />

Office 03 313 0911<br />

dquaife@pb.co.nz<br />

The complete BUYERS $765,000+<br />

WEB ID RL71485<br />

LOBURN<br />

248 Hodgsons Road<br />

Offering spacious living areas, two large bathrooms,<br />

generous bedrooms, anoffice plus aseparate bedroom<br />

attached to the double garage. Warmth is assured with<br />

all day sun, awood burner and heat transfer system.<br />

Entertaining and family gatherings are apleasure with<br />

indoor/outdoor flow to the peaceful terrace where you<br />

can enjoy the established gardens and amazing views.<br />

Your stock is well secured with deer fenced boundaries.<br />

Aseparate garage with storage room, alarge 3bay<br />

shed with power and multiple smaller sheds provide<br />

ample storage. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity!<br />

VIEW By Appointment<br />

The great kiwi backyard!<br />

Leigh Miller<br />

Mobile 021 308 202<br />

Office 03 313 8022<br />

leighm@pb.co.nz<br />

BY NEGOTIATION<br />

WEB ID RU73228<br />

WOODEND<br />

92 Main <strong>North</strong> Road<br />

Surrounded byestablished gardens this lovely <strong>19</strong>50s<br />

home isamust see, it is set inawonderfully private<br />

1,012 sqm section complete with mature trees,<br />

beautiful lawns and outdoor entertaining area. Once<br />

inside you are greeted with alarge kitchen/dining room<br />

with abeautiful sunny aspect, there is aseparate<br />

lounge with large log burner and heat transfer system.<br />

There are two double bedrooms with the bonus of a<br />

oversized study/hobby room.<br />

VIEW By Appointment<br />

Katy Biggs<br />

Mobile 022 0687 415<br />

katyb@pb.co.nz<br />

Carol Thompson<br />

Mobile 027 914 2341<br />

carolt@pb.co.nz<br />

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Malcolm Garvan<br />

Mobile 027 231 4425<br />

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Malcolm McNaughton<br />

Mobile 027 297 4297<br />

malcolmm@pb.co.nz<br />

Your property will be in<br />

goodhands with aProperty<br />

Manager from Property Brokers<br />

Canyou risk nothavingaPropertyManager?<br />

Areyou familiar withthe latest legalrequirements of theResidentialTenancies<br />

Actand theHealthyHomes Act, as well as the penalties landlordsface?<br />

Do youknowwhatyour obligations arefor insulation?Asbestos?<br />

SmokeAlarms? AndHealth &Safety?<br />

Do youhave the time to check rent payments foryour property,<br />

addressmaintenance issues immediately, havekeyscut,<br />

and attend viewings?<br />

Jeska King,<br />

Property Manager<br />

M 027643 2358<br />

P 03 3138022<br />

E jeska@pb.co.nz<br />

Dale Quaife,<br />

Property Manager<br />

M 021406 686<br />

P 03 313 8022<br />

E dquaife@pb.co.nz

NEWS AND CLASSIFIED<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>December</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong> 45<br />

Star pacer to deliver Santa<br />

By SHELLEY TOPP<br />

Former super­star pacer Monkey King,<br />

now aged 17, will be back on the<br />

racetrack at the Rangiora Harness<br />

Racing Club’s Christmas at the Races<br />

meeting this Sunday.<br />

However, the dual New Zealand Cupwinning<br />

crowd favourite, who won<br />

nearly $3.5 million in stakes, will be<br />

pulling agig, rather than arace sulky, to<br />

deliver Santa Claus to the raceway.<br />

The club has abig family day in store<br />

for its final meeting of the year,<br />

including racing on the grass track, free<br />

entertainment for children, Kidz Kartz<br />

racing, and the chance for adults to have<br />

agoatdriving aharness horse by going<br />

in the draw to win aseat beside one of<br />

the professional drivers in the dual<br />

sulky events.<br />

‘‘We have lots of free entertainment<br />

plus draws for dual sulky rides, five $100<br />

Mitre 10 vouchers to win, a$100 New<br />

World voucher, an $80 Warehouse gift<br />

card and four children’s bikes to be<br />

won,’’ club president Greg Wright said.<br />

‘‘On the racing front, the Rangiora New<br />

Glory days ... Monkey King will be on<br />

Christmas duties in Rangiora on Sunday.<br />

World Summer Cup is the opening race<br />

in the <strong>Canterbury</strong> Country Cups Series.’’<br />

Entry on the day for non­club members<br />

is $10, with under 18­year­olds free.<br />

Club membership costs $25 ayear and<br />

includes two tickets to the Christmas at<br />

the Races meeting and benefits for its<br />

other nine race meetings for the year.<br />

People interested in becoming aclub<br />

member can email the club’s committee<br />

on rangioraharness@gmail.com.<br />

The management and staff of the<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong> wish to<br />

thank our readers, advertisers,<br />

contributors and deliverers for a<br />

wonderful 20<strong>19</strong>.<br />

We wish you all avery<br />

Merry Christmas and a<br />

Safe and Happy New<br />

Year.<br />

We are taking a short break but<br />

will be back with all the content<br />

you love early next year.<br />

Christmas cakes<br />

The Lions Club of Pegasus Town has<br />

Christmas cakes for sale which would<br />

make an ideal Christmas gift, or to go<br />

with acuppa when guests pop in. They<br />

are 1.2kg and cost $20. Contact Anne or<br />

Brian on 313 6124.<br />

Oxford Gala Market<br />

The Oxford Farmers Market will<br />

celebrate the festive season with agala<br />

market on Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 22. It will<br />

LOST AND FOUND<br />

The following property has been<br />

reported as lost to <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />

police:<br />

Agold iPhone Plus in abrown case<br />

(Kaiapoi), agold chain with asmall<br />

diamond circle pendant, aTorpedo<br />

green­and­blue kayak, purple and<br />

provide achance to get fresh goodies for<br />

Christmas. Stalls will be selling arange<br />

of products, including Cornish pasties<br />

and fruit pies, sausages, bacon, salamis,<br />

plus other smallgoods, cordials, salad<br />

greens and herbs, fresh veges, freerange<br />

eggs, cheese, alpaca fibre<br />

products, soy candles, vege plants, and<br />

strawberries. The market runs each<br />

Sunday from 9am to 12 noon at Pearson<br />

Park, Oxford.<br />

black keys on asilver ring, money in a<br />

plastic bag (Rangiora), aBellroy black<br />

wallet (Hanmer).<br />

The following has beenfound: AHaro<br />

Flightline black­and­yellow bike<br />

(Kaiapoi), and apersonal emergency<br />

radio beacon (Kaiapoi) .<br />

The final issue this year will be<br />

on Thursday, <strong>December</strong> <strong>19</strong>.<br />

The first issue of 2020 will be<br />

Thursday, January 9.<br />

The Amberley and Rangiora offices<br />

will close at 5.00pm on Friday,<br />

<strong>December</strong> 20 and re-open at<br />

8.30am on Monday,<br />

January 13.<br />

Financial<br />

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Poultry<br />

POINT OF LAY Brown<br />

Shaver Hens. Available<br />

from Dec 18th, $30 each.<br />

Ph or Txt 027 474 1723.<br />

For Sale<br />

HONEY 4kg bucket<br />

cooking honey, $30 special.<br />

Available at Gracebrook,<br />

Amberley. Telephone 03<br />

314 7076.<br />

Pets<br />

BICHON HOMESTAY<br />

for smaller dogs. We look<br />

after your dog in our home.<br />

"No kennels". Phone today<br />

03 314 6110.<br />

Gardening<br />

TIDY TREES AND gardens.<br />

All tree pruning,<br />

felling, hedge trimming and<br />

general gardening. Telephone<br />

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tidytreesandgarden@gmail.com<br />

For any urgent enquiries,<br />

please email the managing editor,<br />

robyn.bristow@ncnews.co.nz.

CLASSIFIEDS<br />

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

WarMemorial Hall<br />

1Albert St, Rangiora 7400<br />

PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440<br />

Office Phone: 03 313 3505<br />

www.bsnc.org.nz<br />

We provide free confidential budgeting assistance to<br />

individuals, families and whānauofthe Waimakariri<br />

and Hurunui communities.<br />

<strong>December</strong> office closure<br />

We’re taking awell-earned break over this<br />

Christmas holiday season.<br />

The office will be closed from Friday 20 th <strong>December</strong><br />

and re-opening on Monday 13 th January2020.<br />

Our Committee, Volunteers and Staff wish you a<br />

stress free Christmas.<br />

Don’t spend more than you can afford.<br />

Spend time with family and friends.<br />

Phone 03 313 3505 anytime<br />

servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz<br />

www.bsnc.org.nz<br />

Covering<br />

the Waimakariri<br />

and Hurunui<br />

districts<br />

Affiliated member of the National Building Financial Capability<br />

Charitable Trust. Registered Charity Number: CC10710<br />

Religious Notices<br />

<br />

supported by<br />

Church of Confessing Anglicans<br />

Aotearoa New Zealand<br />

Christmas Eve at 8pm<br />

Nine Lessons &Carols<br />

Atraditional service with<br />

scripture and carols<br />

Christmas Day at 9am<br />

Come join with us to celebrate the<br />

birth of our Lord Jesus Christ<br />

2240255<br />

95 Percival St, Rangiora<br />

LET’S CELEBRATE TOGETHER<br />

Christmas Eve -atTrinity Methodist<br />

Church at 7.30p.m.<br />

Christmas Day -atJohn Knox<br />

Presbyterian Church<br />

Family Service at<br />

9.30a.m. (Corner King &<br />

High Sts, Rangiora).<br />

JESUS -The REASON FOR THE<br />

SEASON<br />

2238180<br />

Christmas<br />

Carol Service<br />

7pm, Tuesday<br />

24 th <strong>December</strong><br />

Ashley Community<br />

Church<br />

39 <strong>Canterbury</strong>St,<br />

Ashley<br />

Donations welcome<br />

Shared supper to follow<br />

Led by<br />

Paul and Lesley Askin<br />

Enquiries 021 140 2074<br />

2240260<br />

Livestock<br />

TEXEL Romney Cross<br />

Ewe lambs. Suitable for<br />

lifestyle blocks, $200.<br />

Telephone 021 626 449 or<br />

03 385 4966.<br />

ALL WELCOME<br />

2225355<br />

Situations Vacant<br />

is looking for afriendly meet and greet/administration<br />

person for the preschool who will offer the following:<br />

•Haveproven experience as ahost, coupled with<br />

an effective clerical background, preferably in an<br />

educational setting.<br />

•Have goodorganisational skills and be able to<br />

prioritise tasks.<br />

•Beable to demonstrate competent financial<br />

management skills<br />

•Beofgoodhealth and physically able to perform<br />

the position’s duties as listed above.<br />

•Beable to demonstrate effective office<br />

management, filing and paper processing abilities.<br />

•Able to work mornings up to 15 hours/week.<br />

Training will be provided for the successful applicant<br />

with the use of APT and Xero<br />

Please apply to Janet for the job application form:<br />

janet.lefebvre@rainbowpreschool.net.nz<br />

2239668<br />

Public Notices<br />

HANMER PLAIN<br />

Possum Control –Poison Warning<br />

Excell Biosecurity wishes to advise that aground-based<br />

possum control operation will be taking place to keep<br />

possum numbers under control to prevent spread of TB.<br />

This operation will be conducted as part of the TBfree<br />

New Zealand programme.<br />

Areas covered: Control work encompasses 7,536ha with<br />

the operation covering the Hanmer plain. The southern<br />

boundary being the Hanmer and Waiau River and the<br />

eastern boundary Leslie Pass Road.<br />

Operation date: January 2020 toMay 2020.<br />

Poisoning methods: Possum habitat will be targeted<br />

using Feratox encapsulated Potassium Cyanide capsules.<br />

Feratox will be placed in anon-toxic peanut paste, inside<br />

biodegradable blue bait bags. Bags and bait stations will<br />

be attached to trees in suitable habitat.<br />

Traps will be used throughout the area in conjunction with<br />

poisoning methods.<br />

The public is warned to take care inthese areas and not to<br />

remove carcasses orbaits. Baits are dangerous to people<br />

and dogs.<br />

General warning<br />

• Donot touch poison baits ortraps<br />

• Donot touch poisoned possum carcasses<br />

• Keep pets under supervision<br />

• Donot leave children unattended<br />

• Follow the advice on the poison warning signs<br />

If you suspect poisoning<br />

• Contact your local hospital, ordial 111<br />

• Call the National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON –<br />

0800 764 766<br />

• In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned,<br />

contact alocal veterinarian<br />

For further information (including maps of the operational<br />

area), contact the operator Project Supervisor, <strong>North</strong>ern<br />

South Island, 0508 EXCELL (0508 392 355).<br />

Cars Wanted<br />

CASH 4CARS<br />

and 4WD'S<br />

Phone<br />

Automotive<br />

Parts<br />

03 313 7216<br />

CASH / CASH for any<br />

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347 9354 or 027 476 2404.<br />

Cars For Sale<br />

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Four previous owners, receipts<br />

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Good tread all round,<br />

Radiator cleaned by<br />

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New water pump and<br />

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Search postanote.co.nz<br />

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RESTRICTED FIRE SEASON<br />

Fireand Emergency New Zealand declares<br />

aRestrictedfire season, effective from<br />

midnight, Friday 13th <strong>December</strong> 20<strong>19</strong> in the<br />

following area(s):<br />

• Those lands encompassed by the<br />

Christchurch CityCouncil(including<br />

BanksPeninsula), SelwynDistrict<br />

Council;and<br />

• Those landsencompassed by the<br />

Hurunuiand WaimakaririDistrict<br />

Councils<br />

Apermit is required to lightafire in open air<br />

in theseareas.<br />

See www.checkitsalright.nz for types of fire<br />

which have beenauthorisedasnot being<br />

firesinopen airand do notneedapermit.<br />

Anyfire permits issued during arestricted<br />

fire season are suspendedifFire and<br />

Emergency declares aprohibited fire<br />

season,orprohibits fireinopenair,inthe<br />

area(s).<br />

Bruce Janes<br />

Principal Rural Fire Officer<br />

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

DavidStackhouse<br />

Area Commander<br />

Christchurch Metro<br />

DavidBerry<br />

AreaCommander<br />

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

To check the season status for your<br />

location and to apply for afire permit,<br />

please visit<br />

www.checkitsalright.nz<br />

or call 0800 658 628<br />

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ABEL &Prestige Chimney<br />

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Professional, guaranteed,<br />

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Lilybrook Decorators<br />

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Ph Gordon313 3309<br />

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DRESSMAKING Bev’s<br />

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Phone 327 5535.<br />

2172996<br />

SUMMERFIELD<br />

FENCING<br />

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Lifestyle or farm, sheep, cattle,<br />

horse, all types of animals.<br />

Fences, yards, sheds, arenas,<br />

shelters, runs.<br />

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Steve is available to help with<br />

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Ph office03312 4747<br />

2091848<br />

METAL WORX. Flashing,<br />

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Wrought Iron,<br />

Welding, Custom Trailers,<br />

General Metalwork. No job<br />

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265 5428 or 03 314 6908.<br />

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NORTH CANTERBURY<br />

Tree Care. Qualified<br />

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shelter planting, land clearing,<br />

stump grinding, branch<br />

chipping, fully insured, free<br />

quotes. Ph 0800 873 336.<br />

PAINTER & Decorator.<br />

Semi retired painter. Small<br />

jobs. Ph Peter 03 312 7945<br />

or 027 693 8360.<br />

PAINTER & Decorator.<br />

25 + years experience.<br />

Interior /exterior, roofs &<br />

waterblasting. For a free<br />

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314 4620 or 027 477 <strong>19</strong>30.<br />

PAINT & wallpaper<br />

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313 5337 or 027 654 4568.<br />

PAINTER, qualified local<br />

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Corban 027 846 5035.<br />

Pride &Quality Painting<br />

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needs, phone: Martin 310<br />

6187 or 021 128 9867<br />

PLASTIC WELDING<br />

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All plastic &fibreglass<br />

repairs. Telephone James<br />

021 180 5103.<br />

PAINTERS<br />

Reg Tradesman<br />

Interior,exterior.<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Painters<br />

specialising in decorating for<br />

over 65 at adiscount rate.<br />

Free quotes.<br />

Covering Nth Canty,Oxford,<br />

Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley.<br />

Robin Driver 03 327 7899<br />

or 027 432 3520 1859949<br />

AFFORDABLE concrete<br />

cutting with quality and<br />

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No job too small. Ph 027<br />

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AFFORDABLE house<br />

painting, exterior /interior.<br />

Free quotes. Phone Mike<br />

027 444 8577.<br />

BRIAN’S Tree Services.<br />

Tree felling, topping,<br />

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish<br />

removed, stump grinding,<br />

branch chipping.<br />

Affordable rates. Phone 03<br />

327 5505 or 021 124 4894.<br />

BRICK &Blocklayer. All<br />

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New, EQC, repairs, LBP.<br />

Phone Hamish 313 5678 or<br />

027 238 6003.<br />

BUILDERS Father &Son<br />

team. Amac Builders are<br />

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027 318 4400.<br />

RANGIORA<br />

CARPENTER / Painter<br />

specialising in alterations &<br />

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313 5013 or 027 431 1864.<br />

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2217414<br />

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PROPERTY maintenance,<br />

lawns, hedges, chainsaw<br />

work, pruning, painting &<br />

minor home alterations.<br />

Town &Country. Ph Mike<br />

03 313 0261.<br />

Rubbish<br />

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Wheelie bins any frequency<br />

and skips from 1.5 cube to<br />

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bins for any use, rubbish,<br />

greenwaste, building sites<br />

or just cleanups. Give us a<br />

phone call 313 6957 or for<br />

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REMOVALISTS<br />

2Men &agood<br />

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Call Gerard<br />

027 668 3636<br />

2225244<br />

ROOFER All roof repairs,<br />

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moss treatment,<br />

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snow straps. And more.<br />

Free quotes. Phone Nathan<br />

027 516 6609.<br />

SCREEN PRINTING.<br />

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polos, Overalls, Caps etc.<br />

Please phone Heather 03<br />

313 0261 or email<br />

heather.norstar@gmail.com.<br />

SEPTIC TANK<br />

CLEANING<br />

Bill’s Liquid<br />

Waste<br />

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Blair Tavendale<br />

Ph 03 314 9371<br />

0275 379-694<br />

SHEEP SHEARING<br />

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312 1214 or 021 267 4025.<br />

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blocks. Over 30 years<br />

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027 315 6916.<br />

SHOE REPAIRS, key cutting,<br />

engraving, giftware.<br />

10 years experience.<br />

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Road, Belfast. Telephone<br />

027 311 3423.<br />

2225862<br />

VALUATION ­<br />

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Contact Geoff at<br />

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03 310 8541 or email<br />

geoff@maxval.co.nz.

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Automotive &Recovery<br />

Builder<br />

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2047298<br />

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38a Ashley Street, Rangiora<br />

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2013Toyota Aqua<br />

•1.5LHybrid PetrolAuto<br />

•ParkingSensors NOW<br />

•Bluetooth<br />

WAS$15,995<br />

$<br />

14,995<br />

2014 Toyota Aqua Hybrid<br />

•1.5LPetrolHybrid<br />

•USB,Bluetooth NOW<br />

•ClimateAir<br />

WAS$15,995<br />

$<br />

13,995<br />

2018 Toyota Yaris GX<br />

•1.3LPetrolAuto, 5-star Safety<br />

•ReverseCamera<br />

•31,750km<br />

$<br />

17,995<br />

2017 Corolla GLX<br />

•1.8LPetrolauto<br />

•Alloys,Reversecamera<br />

•Bluetooth, only 48,750km<br />

$<br />

22,995<br />

2017 Toyota Highlander GXL<br />

•3.5 PetrolAutoAWD<br />

•5-star Safety, Sat-nav<br />

•Leather<br />

$<br />

47,995<br />

2009 Toyota Wish<br />

•1.8LPetrolAuto, 7Seater<br />

•ClimateControl,5-Door NOW<br />

•Only 68,500kms<br />

WAS$12,995<br />

$<br />

11,995<br />

2005 Toyota Fielder<br />

•1.5LPetrolHybrid<br />

•ClimateAir,Alloys NOW<br />

• Only 58,000km ,<br />

WAS$9,995<br />

$<br />

7,995<br />

2010 Toyota Prius S<br />

•1.8LHybridPetrolAuto<br />

•Keyless, Climate Control<br />

NOW<br />

•Only 78,100km<br />

WAS$17,995<br />

$<br />

14,995<br />

2013Toyota Prius S<br />

•1.8LHybridPetrolAuto<br />

•Keyless<br />

•5-doorHatch<br />

$<br />

17,995<br />

2017 HighlanderGXL<br />

•3.5LPetrolAuto, 7Seater<br />

•Satnav,Leather<br />

•Only 28,200kms<br />

$<br />

47,995<br />

2011 Toyota CamryHybrid<br />

i-Tech<br />

•2.4LPetrolAuto, Leather,<br />

•Alloys,Sunroof,Satnav<br />

$<br />

14,995<br />

20<strong>19</strong> Ex-Demo CamryZR<br />

•2.5LPetrol-Hybrid<br />

•Sunroof,Leather,<br />

•5Star ANCAP,Only 900kms<br />

$<br />

46,995<br />

2008 Toyota Vitz<br />

•1.3LPetrolAuto<br />

•Keyless, 5-Door<br />

•Only41,850kms<br />

$<br />

9,995<br />

2013Toyota Aqua Hybrid<br />

•1.5LPetrolAuto, 5-door<br />

•Self-Charging<br />

•ClimateAir<br />

2016 CorollaGLX<br />

•1.8LPetrolAuto, 5-door<br />

•Wildfire Red,Alloys<br />

•ReverseCamera<br />

$<br />

14,995 $<br />

18,995<br />

Ex-Demo 20<strong>19</strong> Toyota C-HR<br />

•1.2LTurbo Petrol<br />

•ToyotaSafetySense<br />

• Satnav,5-Door,only450kms<br />

$<br />

31,995<br />

2008 ToyotaV Vanguard a<br />

•2.4LPetrolAuto<br />

•ReverseCamera, ClimateAir<br />

•Only66,100km<br />

$<br />

14,995<br />

2015Corolla GLX<br />

•1.8LPetrolAuto, 5-door<br />

•Bluetooth, Alloys<br />

•ReverseCamera<br />

2016 Highlander GXL<br />

•3.5LPetrol, 6-Speed Auto<br />

•Leather,7-Seater<br />

•ReverseCamer<br />

a<br />

$<br />

17,995 $<br />

29,995<br />

20<strong>19</strong> Ex-demo Corolla SX<br />

•2.0L Petrolauto, 5-star Safety<br />

•Sat-nav,Bluetooth<br />

•Ke<br />

eyless<br />

,<br />

$<br />

30,995<br />

2018 HiluxSR5 4X4<br />

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto<br />

•HardLid,Satnav NOW<br />

•Bluetooth, only 15,834kms<br />

WAS$49,995<br />

$<br />

46,995<br />

2016 Rav4 Limited<br />

•2.0L PetrolAuto, Leather<br />

•Satnav,Sunroof,18” Alloys<br />

•Only30,300kms<br />

Ex-Demo20<strong>19</strong>FortunerLimited<br />

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto<br />

$ •Cruiser Alloys, Towbar<br />

34,995 $<br />

56,995<br />

•7-seater, 850kms<br />

2006 Toyota HiluxSR5 4X4<br />

•3.0L TurboDiesel Manual<br />

• Alloy Wheels, Tonneau Cover<br />

•Towbar<br />

$ 21,995<br />

2016 HiluxLimited<br />

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto<br />

•AlloyWheels, Satnav<br />

•Leather, ReverseCamera<br />

$<br />

41,995<br />

2010 HiluxSR5 4x4<br />

•3.0L TurboDiesel Auto<br />

•Bluetooth, USBConnect<br />

•Tonneau &Towbar<br />

$<br />

22,995<br />

2018 LandCruiser PradoGX<br />

•2.8L Turbo Diesel<br />

•Latest Facelift Model<br />

•Satnav, 7-Seater<br />

$<br />

53,995<br />

2017 HiluxSR5 4x4<br />

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto<br />

•Sat-nav,ReverseCamera<br />

•Alloys,42,550km<br />

$<br />

41,995<br />

20<strong>19</strong> HiluxSR5 Pre-Runner<br />

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto<br />

•Towbar, Nudge Bar<br />

•Only400km<br />

2018 HiluxCruiser ChromeEdition<br />

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto<br />

•Leather,RollerHardLid<br />

•Sports Bar, Towbar<br />

$<br />

42,995 $<br />

53,995<br />

2229412-<strong>19</strong>/12-s<br />

2012LandCruiser 200VX<br />

•4.5LTwin TurboDiesel<br />

•Leather,Satnav<br />

•Towbar, 8-seater<br />

$<br />

67,995<br />

2018 LandCruiserPrado VX<br />

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto<br />

•Facelift Model<br />

•Only13,600km<br />

20122 Toyota Hiace ZL<br />

•3.0L TurboDiesel,Auto<br />

•3-Seater, 5-Door<br />

•NZnew,Bluetooth<br />

Percival Street,Rangiora • Ph (03) 313-8186any time • www.rangiora.toyota.co.nz<br />

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$<br />

69,995<br />

$<br />

23,995<br />

20<strong>19</strong>LandCruiser200VXLimited 20<strong>19</strong> LandCruiser 70 Series LX<br />

•4.5 Twin TurboDiesel, KDSS<br />

•4.5LTurbo Diesel V8 Manual<br />

•Rear Entertainment $ •ReverseCamera<br />

121,995<br />

•Sunroof,only5,650kms<br />

•CruiseControl, ex-Demo<br />

$<br />

78,995<br />

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