North Canterbury News: March 05, 2020

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Thieves
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By ROBYN BRISTOW
Policeare urgingpeople to help to put
the brakes on vehicle thefts,
particularly utesand four­wheeldrives.
Hurunui sub­area police
supervisor, Sergeant Rob Irvine, says
the thefts, which includetrailers,are
an issueinNorthCanterbury.
The Waimakariri district is the most
commonly targeted area, he says.
He urges residents to be more
security conscious, lock their vehicles
and secure trailerssothey are not
such easy pickings for would­be
thieves.
Sergeant Irvine also urges anyone
who sees someone acting suspiciously
in ayard, paddock or up adriveway to
contact the police.
He says many vehicles are being
stolen for joy­ridingand are often
dumped, or set alight in riverbeds.
Others are beingtargetedfor parts.
‘‘There are rumours about‘chop
shops’ but thisdoesn’t appear to be a
huge issue,’’ he says.
Arecent search of apropertyin
relationtostolen vehicles had failed
to uncover any illegal activity.
‘‘The police need the help of the
publictohelp catch people stealing
thesevehicles,’’ he says.
Sergeant Irvine says the Hurunui
district now has 80 crime cameras,
which are provinghelpfulinsolving
crime.
‘‘We will be building on that number
of cameras too,’’hesays.
He says some modernvehicles were
targeted for sale, but most were
dumped, stripped, crashed or set
alight.
To contact the police dial111 in an
emergency. For all other callsdial
105.
Moving on ... Jill May, left, and her sister, Sandra Blackadder, have sold their Rangiora Shoe Lines business after 35 years of trading
in High Street.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
Big shoes to fill in Rangiora’sHigh Street
By SHELLEY TOPP
Rangiora Shoe Lines owners, sisters
Jill May and Sandra Blackadder, have
sold their business after 35 years
tradinginHigh Street.
However, the shoebusiness will
remain ahigh profile presence in High
St under its new owner, Ohoka’s
RebeccaBarker, who will take over on
May 1.
Rebeccawill retainRangiora Shoe
Lines staff Linda MacDonald and
Debby Heard.
Although Jill, who lives in Ashley, and
Sandra, who lives in Waikuku,have
loved working together in the business,
they bothfeel the time is rightfor a
change.
Their last day behindthe counter will
be Thursday, April30.
‘We have lovedseeing our small town,
Rangiora,evolve overtime, and love
the interaction with all of our
customers,’’ Sandrasays.
‘‘A lot of our customers have become
friends over time and it has been
amazing seeing their own families grow
up over the years.’’
They bothhave apassionfor footwear
and boughtthe business when the
originalownerwas nearing
retirement.
‘‘We approached him and the deal
was sealed,’’ Jill said.
Untilthen,Jill had been working as a
hairdresser and Sandra had abanking
background.
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Country music festival proposed
By DAVID HILL
Aproposal to establish a
Waimakariri Country Music
Festival has the backingof
MayorDan Gordon.
The idea has been proposed
by Woodend Beach Country
MusicClub
presidentKevin
Taylor, who hopes to
join forces with the
Rangiora and
Kaiapoi country
musicclubs to plan
an annual festival.
Representatives
of the threeclubs
met with Mr Gordon
recently to discuss
the fate of the Woodend Beach
Camp Ground sound shell,
whichwas builtalmost70years
ago, and the prospect of it
beingrestored as avenue for a
district­wide country music
festival.
‘‘Fordecades it was popular
with campers and the local
community, but it has not been
well used for along time,
especially since the earthquakes
and, as astructure,
it is nearing the end of its life,’’
Sisters sell shoe business after 35 years
From Page 1
Kevin Taylor
Fibre for Oxford
Many changes have occurred during the
35 years they have been in business
together.
‘‘There are alot more chain stores,
and not so many independents left,’’ Jill
says. ‘‘Rangiora’s High St has gone full
circle in our time. Originally it was twoway
traffic and parallel parking. This
Mr Gordonsays.
Councilstaffare considering
options for its futureand, while
it is likely to be demolished,
rebuilding it has not been
ruled out.
‘‘It’s aboutestablishing what
is the best use for the sound
shell and whether
there are more
suitable venues in
the district for a
festival.’’
Mr Gordon, a
country musicfan,
says he is keen to
supportthe
Ultra­fast broadband is on its way to Oxford.
The build will be finished next year, which
will enable nearly 700 homes and businesses in
Oxfordtoconnect to fibre broadband.
Once the work is completed, apostcard will
be delivered to every property explaining how
to connect. Residents should then call their
provider and ask for fibre.
Choruswill hold apublicsession next
Wednesday, March 11. Experts will answer
questions at the Pearson Park Pavilion on Main
Street, Oxford,from 3pm to 6pm.
creation of a
country music
festival in the
district.
‘‘Whilethe Woodend Beach
CampGround sound shell may
or may not feature in sucha
festival,Ihave asked staff to
work with the clubs to explore
what venuesmightbesuitable
andtohelp them with the
festivalconcept.’’
TheWoodend Beach
Country MusicClub already
organisesanannual festival,
butMrTaylorbelievesitcould
be much bigger if the three
was changed to one­way traffic and
angle parking, and now it has returned
to how it originally was.’’
Although the sisters both love shoes,
they have different tastes in the styles
they prefer.
Jill loves the classic court styles with
areasonable­height heel, while Sandra
loves the European styles.
The popular retailers have been
Consultation ... Local country music enthusiasts chat to
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon about the fate of the Woodend
Beach Camp Ground Sound Shell.
PHOTO:KEVIN TAYLOR
clubs join forces.
He says festivals in Motueka,
Westport and Cromwell are
major drawcards for people
from aroundNew Zealand.
‘‘Theycan get anything up to
600 campervansatthe
Westport festival, so it could be
areal boost for Waimakariri
and Dan is keen on it.’’
Mr Taylor’s vision is for a
three­dayfestival shared
aroundthe district.
If the soundshell is not
available,the Rangiora
Showgrounds is one option,
withevening eventsatthe
Kaiapoi Club and Rangiora
RSA.Kaiapoi’s Trousselot
Parkrotunda is an optionfor
‘‘walk­ups’’ on Sunday.
‘‘We’re looking to form a
committee with three
representativesfrom eachclub
and it willbeuptothe
committee to decide on the
timing, venues and formatfor
the festival.’’
Centre upgrade costs trimmed
The Waimakariri District Council
has approved arevised upgrade
plan for its Rangiora service
centre, savingnearly $2 million in
the short term.
Council staff opted to focus on
upgrading essential services,
resulting in areduced budget of
$4.8m, wellbelow the $6.7m signed
off last year.
Mayor Dan Gordon says the
money will be spent on replacing
the heating, the old air
conditioning system, carpet,
ground floor bathrooms, painting,
lighting, ceiling tiles, some
internal refit and other services.
Roof replacement and
sustainability options will be
considered if the budget allows.
Other project elements will be
deferred, tobeconsidered as part
of afuture joint service centre and
Rangiora libraryupgrade.
strong supporters of the North
Canterbury community over the years
and are pleased the new owner is ‘‘like
us and has lived in North Canterbury
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Jill and Sandra want to thank all their
customers for their support and say
they are excited to know that the
business is left in the capable hands of
Rebecca.
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Coveringup... OperationCover Up founder Liz Clarke,left,ofTaupo,joins North Canterbury volunteers Maureen Braun, Maureen
McQuarrie and Barbara Godfrey, in immersing herself in the latest collection of blankets ready to be shipped to eastern Europe. PHOTO: DAVIDHILL
Team aims for blanket coverage
By DAVID HILL
About150 people gathered at
the RangioraBaptist Church
last weekend to mark 20 years
of supportingorphans in
eastern Europe.
Operation CoverUpwas
founded in 2000 by Liz Clarke,
of Taupo, with the goal of
knittingblanketstokeep
orphanswarm in winter in
Moldova in eastern Europe.
Aspecialmorningtea was
held in the church hall,where
Liz spoke about the history of
Operation CoverUp.
‘‘I sponsoredachildin
Moldova and Iheardthey
didn’t haveany blanketson
theirbeds and it wasminus
five degrees in the winter.
‘‘I putanadvertisementin
the paper for blankets for my
little boy’s orphanage and we
got more than 200.’’
She thenapproached the
Mission Without Borders’
national director and became
the national co­ordinatorfor
Operation CoverUp.
NorthCanterbury
volunteersjoinedthe effort
the following year when
Kaiapoi’s Maureen Braun
became the first South Island
co­ordinator.
‘‘We got 240 blankets in our
firstyear and one year we got
more than2000, and there’s
been thousandsofpeople
involved,’’Maureensays.
Over the years Canterbury
knittershave produced
around 17,000 blankets,18,000
jerseys and around80,000
otherknitted itemsfor
Operation CoverUp.
The national tallyis143,000
blankets, 147,000jerseysand
‘‘millions of other items’’,
including toiletries,
stationeryand sports
equipment. ‘‘Everything is
new,’’ Liz says.
Two shipping containers
are sent from Aucklandeach
yeartobedistributed to
orphanages, low income
families,the elderly and
street people in eastern
Europe.
‘‘Itcosts $16,000per
container, but the money
always seems to come in.’’
Liz has visited eastern
Europe to see first­hand the
difference Operation Cover
Up is making.
‘‘It’s not just that you give
themsomething, it’s the fact
thatsomeone cares.
‘‘Some of themhave never
beengiven anything before so
the fact that someone from
the other side of the world has
sentthem something, they
justcan’tget over it.’’
Operation Cover Up has
alsochanged the livesofthose
who contribute to the cause,
she says.
‘‘They love it. It’sgiven
thousands of people asense
of purpose,enjoyment and
friendship.’’
Liz has written abook, The
Warmth of Love,aboutthe
first 20 years of Operation
Cover Up.
Anyonewho would like a
copyofthe book or would like
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The draft Rangiora Town Centre Strategy contains avision for avibrant,
successful town centre where people enjoy spending time. We invite you to
learn more and have your say. Your ideas and feedback will help us shape the
final strategy and make sure the town centre continues toevolve inthe years
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Find out more and have your say at waimakariri.govt.nz/rangiora
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Ticket sales fromarecent Thrive
networking event havekick­started the
fund,which is designed to support local
businessescommitted to making
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who needassistancetoovercome a
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“We’re alsoplanning to holdafollowup
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Council to advertise top job
By ROBYN BRISTOW
The Hurunui District Council has agreed
to begin the recruitment processfor its
chiefexecutive role.
Chiefexecutive HamishDobbie’s
employment contract ends in September.
He has been the CEO forthe pastseven
years.
Underthe Local Government Act, chief
executivescan be appointed for up to five
years. When the termexpires, the council
is permitted to extendthe termofthe
contractfor up to two years.
When the extension expiresthe council
must advertisethe role.
The council agreed to atwo­year
extension in 2018, so mustnow advertise
the position.
It decided lastThursdaythat a
recruitment agencywould be employed
to run the process, and advertisingwould
begininMarch.
The council looked at running the
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process itself, but decided to use an
external consultant, with three
expressionsofinterest being sought. A
sub­committee of three will decidewhich
agencywill run the recruitmentprocess.
Beforejoiningthe Hurunui council, Mr
Dobbiespent six years as chief executive
of Lakes Environmental Limited,
heading about 85 staff, delivering
regulatory servicestothe Queenstown
Lakes DistrictCouncil and others.
Beforethis, he held executive business
development, processing and technical
management positions.
If he is not reappointed, he has to be
notifiedbyJune 2020 to allow for athreemonth
notice period.
The timeframealso allowstime foran
incoming applicant to give sufficient
noticetotake up the role by September
16.
Mr Dobbie had no commentwhen
asked whetherhewould reapply for the
position.
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Cake cutting ...
Cr Joan Ward, left,
who played an
integral role in
fundraising for
Rangiora’s Dudley
Park Aquatic
Centre, cuts the
10th birthday cake
with Waimakariri
Mayor Dan Gordon
and Jim Gerard,
who was mayor
during the initial
planning stages.
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Poolpatrons marked10years
at Rangiora’sDudley Park
Aquatic Centre lastweek.
Waimakariri MayorDan
Gordon paidtribute to the
efforts of the community in
raising $3 million towards the
$9.5m project to produce ‘‘what
is atreasured community
facility’’.
‘‘From makingjam and
selling raffle tickets, right
through to donated funds, time
and materials, thisfacility is
due, in large part, to the hard
work and community spirit of
the people of our district.
‘‘It was amajorexercise
getting this project over the
line.’’
Communityfundraising
raisedaround$1.8m before
work began on the building of
the facility,while local
businessesmade monthly
contributions to help the
council pay its capitalworks
loan,which broughtthe
community’s contribution up to
$3m, Mr Gordon says.
He says around 200,000
people use the pool eachyear
and the facility runs regular
swimming programmes for the
community.
‘‘As it turned out, if the
council hadn’tbuilt this
facility, following the
earthquakes we would have
been without theability to
provide swimming for our
community, especially with the
Kaiapoi poolout of action.’’
Nowthat the poolhas served
thecommunity for adecade,
council staffare taking the
opportunity to review its role
forthe future,MrGordon says.
‘‘Staffare working on
improvementswhich will be
puttothe council laterinthe
year and Iknow the Youth
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In the Electoratewith
MattDoocey
MP forWaimakariri
Authorised by MattDoocey,Level1ConwayLane,188 High Street,Rangiora.
We will remember
Next week, Cantabrians and New
Zealanders standtogethertoreflect on
the tragic events of March15aswe
acknowledgethe first anniversary of the
Christchurch shootings.
The disbeliefwefelt that this
horrendous event happenedhere was
overtaken by adesire to stand up and say
that these acts do not reflect us, or our
beliefs as anation that supports diversity
and welcomes migrants.
New Zealanderscan be proud to saywe
were broughtcloserand theoutpouring
of supportand loveshown to our Muslim
community will be rememberedaslong
as the acts thatengenderedthem.
Aquick update on the urgent safety
measures our communityare callingfor
on State Highway 1, and the Woodend
Bypass: Ihave set up an email campaign
whereresidentswho believe the
government needstocommit to these
projects in its Budget in May can email
TransportMinisterPhil Twyford directly
from the web page, buildthebypass.co.nz.
At the requestofsome Woodend
business owners, Ihave also invited Jim
Harland of theNew ZealandTransport
Agency to meet themtoanswerquestions
around the bypass and traffic safety
improvements. This is an opportunity for
businesses to connectwith NZTA to be
informedonwhat’shappening. Please
contactmyoffices if you want to attend.
As National’smental health
spokesperson, and after successfully
advocating for New Zealand’s firstCross
Party Mental Healthand Addictions
Group, Iamlooking forward to
participating on apanel at theNew
Zealand Mental HealthConference in
Christchurch.
Before politics, Iworked in mental
health and Iknow that accesstogood
mental-health servicesisasimportant as
access to physical health services.
I’m inviting our Filipino communityto
asalu salo (shared meal) thismonth with
Paulo Garcia,New Zealand’s first MP of
Filipino descent, and Stuart Smith,MP
for Kaikoura.This will be agreat chance
to connect with our Filipino community
and I’m looking forward to it. Contact my
offices if you want to attend.
Waimakariri
Focus from Dan Gordon, Mayor
Chance to have asay
The council’sDraftAnnualPlan willbe
openfor consultationsoon. I'mexcited
about the document as it is my first annual
planasmayor.
The Draft Annual Planisan
opportunitytotalk to ourcommunity
about the priorities ahead and give
citizens achancetohave theirsay about
the direction of the council.
Thisplan takes placeduringthe third
yearofour 10-yearplan,soinessenceit’s
abusiness-as-usual approach.
The WaimakaririDistrict is agreat
place to workand live. We aremoving
frompost-earthquake regenerationto
focusing on spending wiselyonthe
infrastructure we needtoaccommodate
our anticipatedgrowth.
We will reach an expected population
of 75,000by2028 and we needtomake
sureweare ready.
We also have to balance thisgrowth
withmaking surewecontinue to have a
healthy environment.
The topics in this Annual Planfocus on
infrastructure and planningwhichaims to
do both.
Someofthe itemsonwhichwewant to
hearresidents’ thoughts includethe
futureofthe Three Waters infrastructure
(drinking,wasteand storm water),
following the announcement of acentral
Governmentregulator,and testing
support for funding preliminary design
foracommunity hubonregenerationland
in Kaiapoi.
We have also taken theopportunity
withinthe consultationdocument to
updateresidents on severalsignificant
projects currently under way, suchasthe
Stadium Waimakariri build,
sustainabilityand climatechange, and
park-and-ride facilityprogress,among
otherupdates.
Oneprojectwehave revised is the
updatetothe council’s Rangiora office
building, choosing to focus on essential
upgrades and defer adecision on
significant aspects until theLong Term
Plan nextyear.
Consultation on the Draft Annual Plan
opens on March 6and closesonApril 6.
Formoreinformationoneachproposal,
andtohave yoursay, visit
waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk.
Iencourageeveryonetotakeamoment
to readthisplan and sharetheir thoughts
on thecouncil’s direction.
Damming Lake Sumner: ‘Common sense’ or propaganda?
Dear Editor,
Despite his claims of
support (North Canterbury
News,February 27), Isuspect
that I’m not alone in a
weariness with Mr McCaskey’s
Lake Sumner obsession.
Indeed, Iamutterly fed up
with his dogged determination
to degrade Lake Sumner and
the Hurunui river system in
pursuit of private profit.
Mr McCaskey’s description
of the Hurunui District as a
‘‘mini-California’’ would be
derisory if it weren’t so
dangerous.
The unsustainable appetite
of the State of California for
water and power had, until
recently, effectively destroyed
riverine ecosystems over a
hinterland of many thousands
of square kilometres –much of
it well upriver and far outside
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the state itself.
Some of this damage has
since been remediated, partly
through drawn-out legal action
by Native American tribes
whose traditional rights had
been ignored (are you reading
this Ngai Tahu?).
In fact, over the last 30 years,
just in California itself, more
than 100 small dams have been
removed .
In 2015, the breaching of the
San Clemente Dam on the
Carmel River was the largest
dam removal in state history.
Dams have been removed
because of the damage they
have done to river ecology and
biodiversity. Don’t believe it?
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Google “California dams”.
So, should you happen to
support John McCaskey’s
vision for amini California,
then you need to be alot more
careful what you wish for.
The proposed raising of the
level of Lake Sumner, as well
as aproposal to dam the south
branch of the Hurunui, was
effectively ruled out through
the democratic planning
process. This was affirmed and
then re-affirmed by the courts.
Nonetheless, there are still
interested parties who will not
accept the outcome. Like
spoiled children, denied
lollies, they use political
pester power to try to get their
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way. Is it perhaps time to dust
off that earlier abandoned
application for aWater
Conservation Order?
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Yours,
John Richardson
Rangiora
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The North Canterbury News, March 5, 2020
An age-friendly district is alaudable goal
9
Dear Editor,
Iwrite in reply to the letter
printed last week regarding the
Age­friendly Waimakariri Plan.
The population of the
Waimakariri District aged over­
65 years is currently estimated
at 20 percent of the total
population and is expected to
reach 30% by 2048.
For that reason, it is
important that our district’s
services, supports and
activities consider the needs of
our older residents, both now
and well into the future.
The Age­friendly
Waimakariri Plan was
developed in consultation with
an extensive range of
community organisations that
support our older residents.
Their feedback, as well as
input from more than 500 older
residents themselves,
contributed to the priorities
detailed in the plan.
There is significant
community concern for the
wellbeing of our older people.
In response to the points
raised in the letter, Ican advise
that:
This council makes no
financial contribution to the
World Health Organisation.
But, as aprovider of community
services, we would wish to align
our services with best­practice
models for ensuring safety,
wellbeing, inclusion and equal
opportunity for all residents
As acouncil, we value the
skills, knowledge and life
experience of our older people.
We greatly respect the
contribution that many have
made —and continue to make
—tothis community.
We are committed to
ensuring rates increases are
minimised and Ican assure you
that resourcing for the Agefriendly
Plan facilitation has
not contributed to the proposed
2020/21 rates increase.
Costs associated with the
delivery of this project are
externally funded via the
Ministry of Social Development
Office for Seniors,
philanthropic funding streams,
and from accumulated outsidesourced
funding.
The ministerial launch held
in February was an addition to
the minister’s already­planned
visit to the city and occurred at
no cost to our ratepayers.
The council has supported
the Age­friendly Project and
our hope is that this district will
be an age­friendly community
as defined by the Office for
Seniors: Aplace where you can
stay connected, healthy, active
and respected, whatever your
age.
Iencourage anyone who has
concerns with this, or any other
council plan, to contact me and
arrange atime to meet.
Yours,
Dan Gordon
Waimakariri Mayor
Woodendroading
Dear Editor,
Iwould be more inclined to
support Waimakariri MP Matt
Doocey’s call to lobby the
Minister of Transport if he had
lobbied as hard for the basic
Roadside protest ... Rally for Woodend protesters outside Owen Stalker Park, where arally was held last
month in support of aState Highway 1bypass.
PHOTO: FILE
safety improvements as he has
for the by­pass.
The much­needed safety
improvements on State
Highway 1through Woodend
have been needed for avery
long time —well before the
term of the current Labour
Government. Nothing was done
by previous National
governments, and the National
Party dominated the
Waimakariri District Council.
Ravenswood has been
populated for well over ayear
now and it is adisgrace and
shame on all the politicians
involved that the safety
improvements on SH1, vital to
cope with the extra traffic
generated, are still not in place.
The safety improvements will
have the effect of slowing
traffic through Woodend,
something not welcomed by the
powerful road transport
industry, and it is this that
accounts for all the political
duck­shoving.
Yours,
David Jones
Woodend
Stream concerns
Dear Editor,
Having lived by Ward Park
alongside the Northbrook
Stream for 30 years, lam
wondering if there is any
special reason why, for the past
two or three weeks, the stream
has been bone dry, save for a
couple of times of heavy rain.
There was high flow then, but
within two days it was utterly
dry again. In that 30 years there
has been at least atrickle.
Could there be some diversion
further upstream, maybe?
Yours,
R. L. Reid,
Rangiora
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High­five ... Gemma Weston high­fives the crowd on the Williams Street bridge during a
display of flyboarding during the Kaiapoi River Carnival and Boat Show.
PHOTO: DAVID HILL
River antics abig hit
with carnival crowd
By DAVID HILL
Flyboarder Gemma Watson was highfiving
the crowd on the Williams St bridge
during the Kaiapoi River Carnivaland
Boat Show on Sunday.
Gemmaand her brother,Beau Weston,
both from Queenstown, performedtheir
acrobatics on the water before an
appreciative crowd.
Onlookers on the bridgewere delighted
when Gemmapowered up from the water
to high­five them.
Championjet boater Simon Gibbons, of
Mandeville, showedplentyofpower and
pace on the river, while localchildren took
to the waterinrafts and walkedthe plank.
Beau Weston was impressedwith the
crowd.
‘‘Thecrowd wasgood. It was agreat
turnout today. It was awesome,lots of
interactionfrom the crowd and everyone
was cheering and high­fiving.
‘‘Good feedback fromeveryone we’ve
talked to so far. They’re loving it.’’
GemmaWeston,the 2015 women’s
flyboardingworld champion, says she
enjoys the crowd interaction.
‘‘I couldn’thigh­five everyone,Ihad to
watchwhere the jet ski was. People love it
when you high­five them and Imissed a
few people, but Ijust couldn’t reach them,’’
she says.
‘‘When you seethe smiles and the waves
and everyone is filming, you know
everyone is happy and lovingit.’’
The pair said it was their first time
performing in Kaiapoi, but they were keen
to return,especially with an aquatic park
proposed for the town.
Beau saysthere is no reason Kaiapoi
couldnot produce New Zealand’s next
flyboardingworld champion.
Gemmasays Kaiapoi is ‘‘perfect for
flyboarding’’.
‘‘If you have aset­up thereand you get
enough peoplecoming through, it would
be afavourite for sure.’’
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KAIAPOI VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE 150TH ANNIVERSARY
16 The North Canterbury News, March 5, 2020
Street parade part of brigade celebrations
By DAVID HILL
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celebrations which begin on Monday,
deputy chief fire officer Matt McPhee
says.
The brigade will open the doors at its
Hilton Street station to the public on
Monday from 7pm and will offer asafety
programme for local schools during the
week.
‘‘We are focusing on our safety
programme and making people aware of
the hazards around their houses and
what they can put in place.
‘‘We’re focusing on the younger kids
because they seem to respond better
and they get excited when they see the
big, red firetrucks.’’
On display will be afully restored 1921
Dennis fire appliance, pumping water
with aflathead V8 trailer pump.
More than 130 members past and
present will be attending the weekend
celebrations, beginning with abarbecue
on Friday evening.
The public is invited to astreet parade
at 10.30am on Saturday, which will
proceed along Williams St and park up
on red­zone land, across the road from
the Countdown supermarket, where a
display will be set up.
Aformal dinner will be held at the
Kaiapoi Rugby Club on Saturday for
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The brigade responds to around 300
callouts ayear.
It has already responded to more 60
incidents so far this year, Matt says.
‘‘The Kaiapoi North School fire (in
November 2018) was one of our biggest
events locally and we were heavily
involved with the Port Hills fire (in
2017), and in Nelson last year.’’
Chief fire officer Tim Reynolds is also
North Canterbury deputy principal
rural fire officer and has spent time
helping fight the bush fires in Australia,
meaning Matt has been ‘‘left to hold the
baby every now and again’’.
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‘‘We’ve had to diversify away from just
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we have to support our firefighters.
He says firefighters are being
increasingly exposed to trying
situations. ‘‘We have to be aware of
attending to our volunteers and making
sure they are OK.’’
The brigade has 34 volunteers,
including 30 trained firefighters, as well
as operational support personnel and
brigade personnel, who assist with
administration and clean­up.
Matt says the brigade can always do
with more volunteers, especially those
who are available on weekdays, as many
of the firefighters work out of town.
An employer recognition programme
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KAIAPOI VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE 150TH ANNIVERSARY
The North Canterbury News, March 5, 2020
17
Nearly 460 have served over the decades
By DAVID HILL
Kaiapoi has one of the oldest
volunteer firebrigades in the
country.
Retired firefighterPaul
Croucher has compiledabook on
the Kaiapoi Volunteer Fire
Brigade’s 150­year history, which
he willpresent at the brigade’s
celebrationdinner on March14.
The brigade wasformed at a
public meeting on March9,1870,
called by theKaiapoi Municipal
Board, with 21 volunteers signing
up as the town’s first firefighters.
Robert Wright wasselected as
the first superintendent and
Captain G. Burnipasassistant
superintendent.
George Blackwellwas one of
the original 21 volunteers and
became the third superintendent
from 1880.
One of thetraining procedures
for thenew brigade involved
piling up old woodenbeer crates
from the White StarBrewery in
different locationsaround the
town and setting them alight ‘‘to
challengefiremen on how long it
wouldtake themtoarrive and
extinguishthe fire’’, Paulsays.
‘‘Thefirst recorded firecall
was on Sunday, August 31, 1870at
6.30am when the fire bell gave
warning thatfire hadbrokenout
somewhere in the town,’’ Paul
writes. The fire was in asmall
building at MorrisonScholander
Fletcher &Co’s butchery, used
for smokingbacon and hams.
Asecond firewas on
November 24, 1870, at Oram’s
Pier Hotel during astrong
northwestwind. ‘‘Thewashhouse
and storeroom were well ablaze
by the time the brigade arrived
and the firewas threateninga
Chief ... George Blackwell was a
founding member and the
brigade’s third superintendent.
nearby shed and the Post Office
store.’’
By April 1871, the newly
formed Kaiapoi Municipal
Council (later borough council)
had converted an oldharbour
shed northofthe river, on the
corner of whatisnow Williams
and Charles streets, intoafire
station, withabell tower and a
recreation room.
Soonafter,the town’s fire
prevention committee and the
council jointly agreedtobuy a
new Shand Masonsteam­enginepowered
fire pumpfrom Britain
for £598.
The new pump arrived in
Lyttelton in March 1874 aboard
the Dilharree and was sent to
Kaiapoi by train.
WhenWorld War 1broke out in
1914, thebrigade’snumbers were
depleted when 15 firefighters
werecalled up for service.
Later,the war department
seized all horses, so, withpublic
help, the steamer and hand
Steaming ahead ... Kaiapoi VolunteerFire Brigademembers withthe ShandMason Steamerin1874.
pumpwere physically pushed to
fires until Mr Boniface, the local
grain merchant, offered his
truck.
In all, four brigade members
diedinthe war.
‘‘After the war,New Zealand
was hit by aflu epidemic thatin
turnswept through Kaiapoi,
which keptthe brigadebusy
transporting the sickand dead to
amakeshifthospital and morgue
in the technical school.’’
Overthe last 150 years,457
membershave servedwith the
Kaiapoi Volunteer Fire Brigade,
withthe longest­serving member
being senior firefighter Roy
Adams, who completed 50 years
lastyear.
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display at
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Heritage Park in
Christchurch.
Matt Doocey
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KAIAPOI RIVER CARNIVAL &BOAT SHOW
18 The North Canterbury News, March 5, 2020
River fun at heart of carnival
Rafting ... Daniel
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and CalebO’Keeffe,
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Flipping out .. . GemmaWeston completes aloop during adisplay
of flyboarding duringSunday’s KaiapoiRiver Carnival and BoatShow.
Ready to raft ... Members of the
Ellesmere Scout Group wait for the raft race.
Need for speed ...
Championjet boater
SimonGibbons, of
Mandeville,and his
co­driver leave the
wateraftershowing
the crowd whatthey
can do.
Sibling act ... Queenstown siblings Beau Weston, left, and his sister Gemma show what
they can do on their flyboards.
On call ... Waikuku Beach Surf Life Saving Clubmember Fynley
Harris, aged14, was keeping an eye out to make sure people weresafe.
Cruising ... The Kaiapoi River Queen returns from acruise to its
berth outside the Port &Eagle Brewpub.
Going under ... Daisharn Kennell, aged 13,
heads for the water after walking the plank.
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Reviving crafts
of yesteryear
By RACHEL MACDONALD
Never learned how to knit?
Fancy turning your hand to
quilting? How about making your
own clothes?
These are all skills that many
people’s mothers or
grandmothers mastered early in
life, but seem to have faded out of
vogue over the last 50 years.
Janne Clare, of Jannz Craft
Shop in Oxford, says many of her
customers are now eager to
remedy that situation.
‘‘I have been asked for sewing
classes for some time —there’s
kind of ahalf­generation that
didn’t get taught by their mothers
and grandmothers, and now
they’re hungry to learn.
‘‘In the end, Ihad so many
requests that Iput together a
three­week course, which started
afortnight ago, where customers
learn their way around the
sewing machine and how to put
together apillowcase.
‘‘I’ll keep rolling the beginners
over as long as there’s demand,
and then follow on with more
advanced classes.’’
Other ideas in the pipeline
include lessons in dressmaking,
quilting and pattern­making. She
is also planning asilk­ribbon
course for May, for which a
woman from Christchurch and
two friends from Australia have
already enrolled.
She is also looking at getting
locals to run workshops in the
Treat ... Lyn Wood, right, of
Oxford, receives her Valentine’s Day
hamper from pharmacist Tracie
Miller.
different crafts they enjoy, from
paint­pouring and paintthrowing
to more traditional arts
such as crocheting and knitting.
Tree decoration classes for
Oxford’s midwinter Christmas
are also on the drawing board.
She and neighbouring
businesses will follow up on this
year’s popular Valentine’s Day
hamper giveaway with three
more for Easter.
‘‘It’s about grassroots business
initiatives giving back to the
community.’’
Car ready to go
Acommunity vehicle,
boughtwith the supportof
the Hawarden Waikari
Lions Club, is ready to
roll.
The car will provide a
transport option for rural
community memberswho
do not have access to
pubic transport or taxis.
Agrowingnumber of
volunteers have offered
their services to the
Hawarden,Waikari
Community Vehicle Trust
to helpittoprovide a
viable, dignified and
affordable means of
transport.
The initiative also
means people can
remain in their homes
and maintain critical
links and accessto
services.
Trust chairwoman
Marie Black says the
vehicleisanimportant
social factor in
maintaining the age
diversity in the
community.
She says the governance
board has dedicated alot
of time to establishing the
serviceand putting
protocols in place.
It is now pleasedtobe
able to offer the service to
the community.
NEWS
The North Canterbury News, March 5, 2020
21
Plan goes out for consultation
By DAVID HILL
The Waimakariri District
Council has signed off its draft
2020/21 annualplan to go out
for public consultation
tomorrow.
As signalledinJanuary, it
proposes an average 4percent
ratesrise across the district.
The council is seeking
feedback on the future
provision of the ‘‘three waters’’
services and the proposed
Kaiapoi community hub.
The governmentisproposing
to establish anew Crown water
services regulator to oversee
drinkingwater standards
across the country.
Its scope is likely to be
extended to include waste
water and storm water
networks, MayorDan Gordon
says. ‘‘Wehave been
progressively investing in
water infrastructurefor the
pastdecade,but we’re moving
intoaperiodofuncertainty in
terms of what futuretreatment
willberequired.’’
Meantime, the councilplans
to continueinvestingin
improvements to three­water
infrastructure, but only when
there is aregulatory need to do
so. It is seeking feedback on
thisapproach.
AKaiapoi community hub is
proposed in the regeneration
area. It is expected to cost the
council $485,000, with $50,000
to be set aside in this year’s
annual plan and the balance to
be considered as part of next
year’s 2021/31 Long TermPlan
deliberations.
The council will alsoupdate
residents on freshwater
management,sustainability,
naturalhazards,Stadium
Waimakariri and transport
proposals such as park­andridefacilities,cycleways,
the
Fernside/Flaxtonintersection
and the Woodend Bypass.
Consultationends on April6.

AUTUMN GARDENING
22 The North Canterbury News, March 5, 2020
Tender plants welcome aglasshouse stay
Preparing for the cooler months ... Tiered shelving gives
each plant their fair share of the light.
PHOTOS: KIWI GARDENER
By DIANA NOONAN
Onceyou start feelinga
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becauseoverwintering
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The easiestway to make
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yourgreenhouseoffersis
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plants around so they all
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Waste­free workshop
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ticket soldtothe event comes with afree gift
bag of $60 worth of wasteminimisation tools.
Kate works with councils across the country
to deliver more than 200 workshops ayear.
Tickets are $20 for individuals, and $25 for
couples (plus asmall booking fee). Thereisa
supper. Go to katemeads.co.nz or Eventfinda
to book tickets.
Bulbs fundraiser
The Rangiora Rotary Club plans to sell spring
bulbs to raise money for bush fire recovery
work in Australia. The club will liaise with
Australian Rotary Clubs in affected areas so
that all funds raisedwill go into areas where
help is needed. The club has 4000 bulbs to
sell, available in bags of 10, sellingfor $10 per
bag. Thereare daffodils, jonquils and
snowdrops. They will be available from next
Tuesday in time for planting this autumn.
They can be bought from the Rangiora RSA,
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Candidate named
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for the 2020 general election. Dr McGubbin,
who stood for the party in the 2017 election,
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Proceeds from this year’s ramble will go to Koru Care, acharity that provides
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The North Canterbury News, March 5, 2020
25
Mentoring
group to
benefit
By SHELLEY TOPP
Big Brothers Big SistersofNorth
Canterbury will once again benefit from
this year’sRangiora Festival of Colour, in
Victoria Park on Sunday, March 29.
‘‘Theydosuch an amazing job in North
Canterbury, mentoring young peopleand
we felt it was agreat fit withthe colour
festival, whichissopopular with families,’’
festival organiser Karl Horwarth said.
The charity received a$2000 donation
from last year’sfestival.
Big Brothers Big SistersofNorth
Canterbury mentor, co­ordinator and
administrator LauraBiddlecombe said the
festival’s ongoing support was ‘‘fantastic’’
as the organisation did not receiveany
Government funding.
It was reliantongrants and donations
from the community.
The money raised at the festival would be
used for avariety of things, she said.
‘‘It enables us to continue doing the work
we do.’’
The organisation’s aim is to make a
positive difference in the lives of young
peoplethrough strong and enduring,
professionally supported, mentoring
relationships.
It will have astall at the festival, which
runs from 10am to 4pm.
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District urged to get behind show
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The Sidey family has afive generation
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dating back to 1907.
This year’s presidents, Jim and
Ramona Sidey, follow in the footsteps of
Jim’s great­great­grandfather, James
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Jim also has two older adult children,
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They run 500 stud ewes, which
morphed from those early endeavours
by his great­great­grandfather. They
also farm cattle and buy in stock to graze
on the property, of which the couple own
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Jim last year sent rams to Chile,
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This year he will travel to Brazil and
Uruguay, also to judge.
Jim and Ramona have farmed the
Waikari property for the past 13 years.
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although she lends ahand around the
farm ‘‘doing everything’’.
‘‘I love the sheep and dogs, and have
my own horse,’’ she says.
The couple urge the community to
swing in behind the show, which they
describe as an ‘‘awesome community
event’’.
Jim said it would be great to get more
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The North Canterbury News, March 5, 2020
29
Dogs get their chance to shine in
afamily-orientated rural show
By ROBYN BRISTOW
‘‘Who Let the Dogs Out’’ is the theme of
this year’s Hawarden A&P Show.
Dogs will be rounding up ducks,
showing off their obedience skills,
displaying their agility, and showing
how adept they are at yarding sheep.
The North Canterbury Dog Training
Club will give adog obedience display at
the west end of the grounds, along with
adisplay of Rally­O, adog sport that can
be enjoyed by dogs (and people) of any
age and ability.
In Rally­O, the dog and their handler
are required to perform adifferent
exercise every few metres. Exercises
include combinations of turns, presents,
finishes, changes of position, heeling
around cones, halts, stays and jumps.
Even though Rally­O has evolved from
competitive obedience, it does not
require the same level of precision.
Dog owners are being encouraged to
bring along their dogs and show off their
abilities in the obedience and agility
classes, and try them out over an agility
training course.
There is also adress­up class for dog
lovers 10 years and under.
Husky Rescue Christchurch will also
give aharness display.
Working farm dogs will also show off
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will once again entertain in the terrier
race in centre ring.
The show, which has the community at
its heart, offers plenty of entertainment
in every corner of the picturesque
showgrounds.
Aspecial community area will host a
feast of entertainment, displays and
demonstrations.
PHOTO: FILE
There will be an inflatable climbing
wall, agiant bouncy castle, Silly Billy
the clown, aface­painting fairy, a
Sunflower sandpit, lolly scramble,
rides and plenty of side­shows for the
children.
The communityarea will host
inflatableaxe­throwing,
mechanical bullrides, and live
music featuring Katie Gunn and
the Hurunui College Band.
BradLake,representing
Koaka, Original Canvas and
Brothers Green, will give a
presentationinthe community
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speaking for Mainland Hemp,
about hemp products.
While Mycoplasma bovis has
had aprofound affect on the
show’s once strongcattle
section, Dunblane CattleStud
will ensure cattle remain a
feature.
The stud will have six
18­month­old Shorthorn bulls
on display, and six cows with
calves at foot.
AYoungPersons Challenge
run by the HurunuiYoung
Farmers Club willtake place
throughout the day near the
community area. The challenge
will provide plenty of tasks and
challenges for entrants.
Meanwhile, there willbe
plenty of action in the ring all
day, with pony and horse
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and showjumping.
Aroundthe grounds there will
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trade displays,vintage cars,
tractors and machinery,
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and vegetable competitions.
The show ends witha
community barbecue, and there
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The curtain will come down
on the day at 7.30pm.
Taking abreak ... Hacks enjoy a
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last year’s Hawarden A&P Show.
Horses will be among awide array
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HAWARDEN A&P SHOW, MARCH 21
28 The North Canterbury News, March 5, 2020
HAWARDEN A&P SHOW, MARCH 21
The North Canterbury News, March 5, 2020
29
Dogs get their chance to shine in
afamily-orientated rural show
By ROBYN BRISTOW
‘‘Who Let the Dogs Out’’ is the theme of
this year’s Hawarden A&P Show.
Dogs will be rounding up ducks,
showing off their obedience skills,
displaying their agility, and showing
how adept they are at yarding sheep.
The North Canterbury Dog Training
Club will give adog obedience display at
the west end of the grounds, along with
adisplay of Rally­O, adog sport that can
be enjoyed by dogs (and people) of any
age and ability.
In Rally­O, the dog and their handler
are required to perform adifferent
exercise every few metres. Exercises
include combinations of turns, presents,
finishes, changes of position, heeling
around cones, halts, stays and jumps.
Even though Rally­O has evolved from
competitive obedience, it does not
require the same level of precision.
Dog owners are being encouraged to
bring along their dogs and show off their
abilities in the obedience and agility
classes, and try them out over an agility
training course.
There is also adress­up class for dog
lovers 10 years and under.
Husky Rescue Christchurch will also
give aharness display.
Working farm dogs will also show off
their skills in the dog trials, where
huntaways and heading dogs will be put
through their paces.
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Birds of afeather ... Duck herding displays will be held throughout the day.
Donald Stuart will give displays of
duck herding throughout the day at
locations around the ring, and terriers
will once again entertain in the terrier
race in centre ring.
The show, which has the community at
its heart, offers plenty of entertainment
in every corner of the picturesque
showgrounds.
Aspecial community area will host a
feast of entertainment, displays and
demonstrations.
PHOTO: FILE
There will be an inflatable climbing
wall, agiant bouncy castle, Silly Billy
the clown, aface­painting fairy, a
Sunflower sandpit, lolly scramble,
rides and plenty of side­shows for the
children.
The communityarea will host
inflatableaxe­throwing,
mechanical bullrides, and live
music featuring Katie Gunn and
the Hurunui College Band.
BradLake,representing
Koaka, Original Canvas and
Brothers Green, will give a
presentationinthe community
areaat10am. He will also be
speaking for Mainland Hemp,
about hemp products.
While Mycoplasma bovis has
had aprofound affect on the
show’s once strongcattle
section, Dunblane CattleStud
will ensure cattle remain a
feature.
The stud will have six
18­month­old Shorthorn bulls
on display, and six cows with
calves at foot.
AYoungPersons Challenge
run by the HurunuiYoung
Farmers Club willtake place
throughout the day near the
community area. The challenge
will provide plenty of tasks and
challenges for entrants.
Meanwhile, there willbe
plenty of action in the ring all
day, with pony and horse
classes, horse hunter classes
and showjumping.
Aroundthe grounds there will
be sheep, poultry,horses, dogs,
trade displays,vintage cars,
tractors and machinery,
photography, flowers, home
produce, crafts,Lego, and fruit
and vegetable competitions.
The show ends witha
community barbecue, and there
will be one final fling for all
those gathered —alawnmower
race in the mainring at 6pm.
The curtain will come down
on the day at 7.30pm.
Taking abreak ... Hacks enjoy a
well­earned rest mid­afternoon as
temperatures began to climb at
last year’s Hawarden A&P Show.
Horses will be among awide array
of animals competing for honours
at this year’s show.
PHOTOS: FILE
Gentle buck ...
Glenn
Jamieson, of
Waikari, on the
mechanical bull
at last year’s
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Champion ...The winning giant pumpkin for 2015, which was grown in Hawarden.
Oddshaped pumpkins
could be winners
By ROBYN BRISTOW
The hunt is on for the heaviest,
funkiest, grooviest and puniest
pumpkins in the Hawarden area.
There are children’s classes for all
shapes and sizes, and the heaviest in
both the children’s and open section
will win its owner atrophy to put on
the mantelpiece for the year.
Marrows are also on the menu, with
children’s and open classes for the
heaviest of this edible treat.
The dry season may have stunted
the growth of some of these vegetables
early on, but it is hoped that potential
entrants might have been nurturing
them with some extra water to get
them to the show.
The fruit and vegetable section is a
feature at the show, and acredit to the
late Bob McIlraith, astalwart of the
event.
Bob was president of the Hawarden
A&P Show in 2001 and was elected a
life member in 2009.
He was also awarded aRoyal
Agricultural Society gold medal for
his contribution to the country show.
Bob began his contact with the show
when he entered vegetables soon after
arriving in the district.
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Donald’sducks adrawcard
Donald Stuart is adept at getting his
ducks in arow.
He rounds them up with his dog, and
marches them through apurpose-built
duck-herding course.
The veteran dog trialler from Wairau
Valley, near Blenheim, began using
ducks in 1986 to help train his puppies,
after he ran out of sheep.
Donald recognised the
entertainment the ducks and dogs
provided and took it on the road.
Today, he is in demand at events,
such as A&P shows, to show off his
duck-herding routine.
Even after 30 years, he still hasn’t run
out of ideas. His ducks march through a
series of ramps, tunnels, bridges, seesaw
and even take to the slippery slopes
of aslide.
Why ducks?
Well, chickens are clueless and geese
are too big, says Donald, who will be
giving three displays at various spots
around the Hawarden Showgrounds.
Everyone loves his show.

HAWARDEN A&P SHOW, MARCH 21
The North Canterbury News, March 5, 2020
31
Productive farms need healthy farmers
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Do you look after yourstock,
pasture and crops better than
yourself?
Dr Tom Mulholland, who has
30 yearsofexperience in
emergency medicine and
preventative health, will be at the
HawardenA&P Showon
Saturday, March 21, with his
retroChevy ambulancereadyto
provide check­ups.
He will alsobegiving afree
talk at the Waikari Hall on March
19, at 7pm.
He will be on hand in his
ambulancetogive freeblood
pressure checks and chat to allcomers
about their health, and
that of their family.
Dr Tom has been touring rural
New Zealand forthe pastfive
yearsinhis ambulance.
He has some storiestotell that
will improve and may even save
some lives.
‘‘Youare the mostimportant
assetonthe farm, so putthe
effort in, so thatyou are around
when your familyand farmneed
you,’’ he says.
Dr Tom has been an
ambassador for Farmstrong and
is on anationwide Walk the Talk
tour withPGG Wrightsonona
mission to get 200,000people to
measure, monitor and manage
theirown physical,mentaland
social health.
He founded the health risk
assessmenttoolKYND,which is
an app beingused by theforestry
industry,central and local
government,and dozensof
corporate clients to measure,
monitorand manage the health
risksofemployees.
The KYND wellnessapp can
be downloaded for freeusing the
code N8PGGFF, courtesy of PGG
Wrightson,toget acheck­up from
the neck up.
He started his career as a
forestertrainee.Hegained a1st
ClassHonours degree in
molecular genetics before
attending OtagoMedical School.
He moved to Taranaki to begin
his clinical career.
For the last13years he has
been an emergency department
doctor at Auckland City Hospital.
When not travelling,heliveson
his boat in Auckland.
He has been aprofessional
speaker for the last20years,
trying to keep people out of
hospital.
For the lastfive years he has
toured New Zealand in his retro
ChevyV8ambulanceand
circumnavigated the country in
his 40­footcatamaran,trying to
be the ambulanceatthe top of
the cliff.
He has been an honorary
lecturer in psychological
medicine at the Universityof
Auckland, written two
international best­selling books
on healthy thinking,and has
trained thousands of people how
to manage their emotions
through keynotepresentations,
e­learning andworkshops.
Dr Tom is an experienced
adventurer, surfer, snowboarder,
diverand pilot, who has his own
expedition company.
He received the New Zealand
DefenceForce’s special services
medalfor his workinthe 2004
Boxing Day tsunami, has worked
as aship’s doctor in the polar
regionsand run medicalclinics
in remote islands in the Pacific.
He has worked extensivelyin
hospitals and as arural GP in
New Zealand, including the
Chatham Islands.
He has been the doctor for the
Taranaki, EastCoastand Fijian
rugby teams, and surviveda
tsunami in Java in 1994.
He has hosted his own daily
television show on TV2,aweekly
radio show on Radio Live and
has written weekly for Stuff and
the SundayStar­Times on
wellnessand risk.
Dr Tom is apassionateparent
and has served on schoolboards,
the Taranaki District Health
Board, and has won awards in
business and leadership.
For moreinformation, go
online to drtomonamission.com,
kyndwellness.com, or
healthythinking.biz
Know your number ... Dr Tom
Mulholland is on awellness tour
and will be at the Hawarden A&P
Show. He is pictured taking John
Stiven’s blood pressure during
one of his South Island stopovers
last month.
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NEWS
32 The North Canterbury News, March 5, 2020
Trish excited about school’sfuture
By DAVID HILL
Trish McKendry says it is an
exciting time to be anew school
principal in Kaiapoi.
The St Patrick’s Catholic
School principal has enjoyed her
opening weeks in the role, getting
to know the children, families
and the wider community.
‘‘I’m really excited because we
are about to enter anew era at St
Patrick’s.
‘‘We are starting out on a
significant building programme
and renovation of the classrooms
to modernise and enhance them,
and we have some new staff
coming on board and we want to
grow our role.
‘‘I consider myself very lucky to
have got this position as my first
principal role. The board has got
avery cool vision for the future
and it will be my role to honour
that.’’
Since the earthquakes, St
Patrick’s has been operating at
around 100 children, but has
capacity for 208, so there are
plenty of opportunities for
families to explore their Catholic
heritage.
Trish says she is excited to
work alongside the other Kaiapoi
school principals.
‘‘What I’m really enjoying is
how supportive the Kaiapoi
community is.
‘‘The other principals have
been really welcoming and the
way we work together
collaboratively is just amazing.
You don’t get that in the city.’’
Trish has 30 years of
experience teaching in
Christchurch, London and
Chicago, including 20 years as
either adeputy principal or
assistant principal.
‘‘I have spent time in the East
End of London and in Chicago,
and it was afairly eye­opening
experience.
‘‘Those schools were state
schools, but most of my
experience has been in Catholic
and private schools. That’s what I
have loved, the variety.
‘‘But children are very similar
wherever you go. They are just as
vibrant and enthusiastic,
regardless of the environment.’’
While she lives in
Christchurch, she is no stranger
to North Canterbury, with her
husband John McKendry running
acommercial construction
business in Rangiora.
‘‘We live in Christchurch, but
we are certainly getting the
pressure to move out to North
Canterbury.’’
The couple have two adult sons.
New principal ... Trish McKendry
chats to St Patrick’s Catholic School,
Kaiapoi, pupils Riley, left, aged 6,
Sadie, 6, Anna, 5, Declan, 5and
Chloe, 5.
PHOTO: DAVID HILL
In brief
Lost and found
The following property
is reportedaslost: Atan
wallet, afob key with a
tag and registration
number, aSamsung A50
phone, ablack
Kathmandu bag with a
red cover, lost between
Cheviot and Christchurch,
agold iPhone
10S, ablack wallet, a
ring with an Audilogo,
and adiamond solitaire
engagement ring. The
followingproperty has
been found: Apicnic
table (Waikari), ahard
hat (Rangiora), arose
gold ring with diamonds
(Kaiapoi), acellphone
in agold case
(Rangiora), agold ring
(Rangiora), an iPhone
in arose gold case
(Rangiora), and abrown
wallet (Rangiora).
Exhibitiondate
North Canterbury
artists Jan Campbell,
Nikki Parker and
Mandy Palmer have
combined their varied
work for an exhibition
at The Brick Mill in
Waikuku. Miscellaneous
opened last Saturday
andcloses on Sunday,
March 8. The closing
date, reported last
week, was supplied
incorrectly.
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RURAL LIFE
34 The North Canterbury News, March 5, 2020
Overgrown stream faces ahealthier future
When Barb and Greg Morriss first
embarked on an ambitious project to
restore a250­metre streamrunning off
Saltwater Creek, the area resembledan
overgrownjungle.
The pair,who milk 400 cows on a
250­hectareblock,had noticed their
stream was floodingsurrounding land
more oftenand decided to allowthe area
to revert to its original form as awetland.
Barb saidthis movemade sense from
both an environmental and operational
pointofview.
‘‘It was the rightthing to do. The
stream is tidal, so it floodedathigh tide
and was fullofsediment.
‘‘There wasn’tanything living in the
water. The area surrounding the stream
was ajungleofmacrocarpa, willowsand
pines.
‘‘It was the best thing for the animals
and the environment.
‘‘I knew it would be ahuge job, but I
also knew that we had to do it.’’
In 2017, they received $10,000 of
Immediate Steps funding from the
WaimakaririWater Zone Committee for
planting. Barb said this initialfunding
kick­started the project, whichhas grown
into acollaborative effort fromthere.
The pair say they have had really good
project supportfrom Environment
Canterbury,Synlait and Ballance.
‘‘It’s ahuge job to remove all the
existingtrees and thendothe planting,
so havingpeople come out to help us has
been fantastic,especially for the
planting days when they also bringa
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each other and we get alot of planting
done too.’’
Movingthe fence back to increase the
streamsetback from acouple of metres
to 15 metres has allowed2500 native
plantstoflourish.
Greg'sfather­in­law, Donald, said he
has noticed plantsself­seeding since
removing stock from the site.
‘‘Whatwas originally growing out there
has comeback to thrive in the place
natureintended for it. Idon’tbelieve in
aone­size­fits­allapproach when it
comes to which plants should go where,
but Ihave been fencing off wet spots
aroundthe farm sincethe 1970s when I
first took over the farm.
‘‘My philosophy is that nature knows
what'sbest,’’ he says.
Po MataiKo(mahinga kai facilitator)
Makarini Rupenevisited the restoration
project to discuss cultural valuesand
was delighted thattuna (eels) and inanga
(whitebait) havebeen spotted in the
stream.
‘‘Whenyou see these species
returning, it shows areal improvement
in the ecosystem and thatimpactsthe
biggerpicture.Everything fromflora and
fauna throughtothe landand the
waterways are all connected,’’says
Makarini.
‘‘A big part of my role is encouraging
farmers to lead the way forward as
mahinga kai is all aroundusand its part
of abigger story that can bring us
together to create positive changes for
our environment.’’
With the enhancement of mahinga kai
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Restored ... Flora and fauna have returned to the stream.
aprotection project such as the Morriss'
wetland helps create asustainable ecosystem.
‘‘I’d love to be abletobring agroupof
farmers out here for ashed talk to see
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its manageable and you're creating
something better for the next
generation.’’
Barb says while the project has
requiredalot of hard graft, she has
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Malvern to host regional final
By DAVID HILL
Dean Gardinerisset to carry the
hopesofNorth Canterburyinthis
month’s FMG Young Farmer of the
Year Tasmanregional final
The Amuri BasinYoung
Farmers Club (YFC) member is the
only contestant amongthe eight
finalists who is an active member
of aNorthCanterbury club.
He will be joinedbyLincoln
University YFC memberJeremy
Kilgour, who is originally from
Oxford.
The Tasmanregional final
practicalday willbeheld at the
Malvern A&P Show at Sheffield
Domain on Saturday,March28,
with the eveningshow being held
in the Darfield Hall.
Dean,aged 22, grewupona
sheepand beeffarm nearWaipara
and now works as ashepherd on a
1400­hectare sheep and beef farm
at Culverden.
He has adouble diplomain
agricultureand farm management
from Lincoln University and hopes
to move up the pecking order to a
stockmanager position.
This is Dean’s first crack at
competinginthe contest.
Jeremy, 21, is studying for an
agricultural degree at Lincoln
University.
He left homewhen he was 18 to
travel overseas,and undertakea
business course at Cayuga
CommunityCollege in upstate
New York.
He returned to the UnitedStates
for asecond visitasacamp
counsellorand activity instructor
in New Hampshire.
Now back home, he juggles
agricultural contractingand
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This year’s young farmer contest
is based around fivecategories —
technology,environment, people,
food and innovation.
New ZealandYoung Farmers
chiefexecutive Lynda
Coppersmith sayseach category is
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aimed to test eachcontestant’s
strengths and weaknesses across
the whole agriculture, food and
fibressector.
“The (categories) represent
farming todayand the realities and
considerations of everyday life in
the agriculture, foodand fibres
sector,” she says.
“Farming is no longer just
animalhusbandry, fencingand
practical skills.
‘‘The whole primary sectoris
based around those pillars and
every facet of technology
and innovation, to be ableto
produce foodfor millionsof
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RURAL LIFE
The North Canterbury News, March 5, 2020
35
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Construction
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• Driveways/ house sites
• Tree trimming and
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Budding young
farmers contest
Oxford Area Schooland
North Loburn School are
among the first to enter
teams for this year’s Tasman
region agrikids contest.
Entries are open for this
year’s Tasman region
AgriKids and FMG Junior
Young Farmer of the Year
contests,tobeheld at the
Malvern A&PShow in
SheffieldonSaturday,
March 28.
Both competitions
coincide withthe FMG
Young Farmer of the Year
Tasman regional final,with
the practical day challenges
being heldatthe show
venue.
Oxford Area School was
last year’sTasman region
AgriKids runner­up, while
North Loburn School is a
past regional winner in the
competition, aimed at
primary school children
aged 8to13.
Students enter in teams of
threetocomplete eight
differentprimary sectorthemed
modules, which
couldinclude gumbootthrowing,
fencing, driving
go­karts, sack racing and
fitting chains on motorbikes.
Past theoretical modules
have related to livestock
breeding and genetics, farm
safety and healthysoil.
The top seven teams go
Rangiora
We have been Contracting in
Canterbury for 35 years
through to arace­off, with
the top three teams
qualifying for the grand
final,which will be held in
Christchurch in July.
Oxford Area School has
also entered teams in the
junioryoung farmer of the
year contest.
Rangiora High School is
the reigning Tasman region
champion in the junior
young farmer of the year
contest.
Caitlin Rhodes and Luci
Grigg teameduptowin last
year’scontest held at the
Amuri A&P Show.
The junior young farmer
contest is for high school
students involved in Teen
Ag clubs, with teams of two
completing eight theoretical
and practical modules,
beforethe top five teams
‘‘face off” in abuzzer­roundstylequiz.
Past modules have
included animal anatomy,
fencing, meat cut
identification, gun safety,
equine, agronomy, feed
budgeting and chainsaw
assembly.
The toptwo teams will
qualify for the grand final
being held in Christchurch
in July.
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36 The North Canterbury News, March 5, 2020
Group digs deep for lifestyle block owners
By DAVID HILL
Recent natural disasters have prompted
North Canterbury lifestylers to ask what
would happen to their animals in an
emergency.
Meetings have been held in the
Waimakariri and Selwyn districts by
concerned lifestyle block owners with
emergency services with aview to
creating animal evacuation plans. They
follow the recent bush fires in Australia
and flooding in Southland.
First­term Waimakariri district
councillor Niki Mealings says lifestyle
block owners tend to ‘‘fall between the
cracks on just about everything’’.
Urban communities are supported by
local councils and farms are supported
by the Ministry for Primary Industries
and primary sector organisations.
‘‘By and large, it’s just families with a
few stock or growing some trees, and you
don’t have any protection as it’s not
considered residential and you don’t
come under commercial use.’’
Arecent meeting in Ohoka, near
Rangiora, had speakers from Fire and
Emergency New Zealand, the
Waimakariri District Council’s Civil
Defence team and Animal Evac’s Sarah
Lodge, who recently volunteered in
Australia.
‘‘It was an opportunity to discuss a
community­based plan, including who
has what animals, who has safe havens,
who has feed stocks, what skills people
have and who has transport.
‘‘The last thing we want is for people
to just release their animals, because
people are evacuating too and you don’t
want all those animals on the road when
you’re trying to get away.’’
One possibility is using the GetsReady
software developed by Neighbourhood
Support.
Niki has lived on alifestyle block at
Ohoka for 20 years and created the
Waimak Lifestyle Block Group page on
Facebook two years ago to help with
advice..
‘‘I asked if people would be interested
in setting up anew group and Iwas
amazed with the response.’’
The first meeting in March 2018
attracted 45 people. It has continued to
grow, with more than 600 members on
Facebook.
The group holds monthly meetings.
‘‘I was really stunned that people
came from Oxford, North Loburn,
Amberley, Swannanoa, Mandeville,
Waikuku and West Eyreton and all
round the place to meetings in Ohoka.’’
During the Waimakariri Zone
Committee’s zone implementation plan
addendum process in 2018 and 2019,
there was tension between farmers and
lifestyle block owners.
One of the speakers, environmental
consultant Megan Hands, now an
Environment Canterbury (ECan)
councillor, addressed the issue.
‘‘It comes back to the confusion about
where do lifestylers fit in and what do
you do if you want to do the right thing,’’
Niki explains.
ECan has alifestyle block
environment plan process for
properties above five hectares which
are winter grazing or irrigated, but Niki
recommends anyone with at least 4ha
should consider having one.
Niki is originally from Phoenix,
Arizona, and moved to New Zealand
after meeting and marrying her
Doing the right thing ... Niki Mealings says lifestylers can do their bit for the environment
by preparing alifestyle block environment plan.
PHOTO: DAVID HILL
husband, Philip Mealings. He was born
in Kaiapoi.
The couple bought aone­hectare
block at Ohoka 20 years ago and over the
years have kept dorpher, Suffolk and
texel sheep, as well as ponies and
chickens. They have alarge garden and
small orchard.
She says by getting to know their
neighbours, they have become largely
self­sufficient, including being able to
get milk from aneighbouring dairy farm.
‘‘We have had it all except for the
house cow. We even had abeehive for a
while, which afriend managed.’’
Before coming to New Zealand, Niki
had abackground in business and
fashion. In recent years she has
completed alevel 2certificate in
horticulture and worked as an artificial
insemination technical assistant.
‘‘It’s been interesting. The more I’ve
lived in the country, I’ve become
more ‘countryfied’.’’
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forthe communityand should receive ashareofthe $30,000
fund.
The groupoffinalists wasselectedfromapool of nominations
that wereplaced by thepeople of North Canterbury in
February.
Visit mainpower.co.nz to learn more aboutthe finalists and
vote.
Thereis$20,000available forcommunity groupsserving
North Canterbury and $10,000availabletolocal schools and
educationproviders. Funding will be split between agroupof
finalists in each category.
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SPORT
38 The North Canterbury News, March 5, 2020
Hawke Cup triumph
Horncastle Arena,
26-28 June 2020
Canterbury Country sealedanoutright
win against Hamilton to bring home the
Hawke Cup.
The Canterbury side won by five
wickets at GallowayPark in Hamilton
East on Sunday.
Fifteen wickets fell on the opening
day, with CanterburyCountrydismissing
Hamilton for just 98 in 28.2 overs in the
first innings.
Hamilton's Freddy Walker claimed a
five­wicket bag for just 75 runs to hold
Canterbury Country's first innings to 240.
However, it represented ahealthy firstinnings
lead to the challenger of 142.
Canterbury Country’s Henry Shipley
finished with nine wickets for the match,
helping end Hamilton’s last innings
early on the last day.
This left Canterbury Country with a
modest chase of just 102, which the side
achieved to takehome the cup as reward
for its dominant display throughout.
CRICKET
Hamilton had made two successful
defences against Bay of Plenty and
Hawke's Bay.
The final challenge of the season, from
zone 4winner Otago Country, will take
place from March 13 to 15 at Rangiora's
MainPower Oval.
To win the HawkeCup, challengers
must beat the holders on their home
ground, either outright or on the first
innings in the event of adrawn match.
Short scoreboard:Hamilton 98 (M
Whitley 26; HShipley 6­27, JRoberts
20­28) and 243 (E Santner 45, KBettley
55, ADevcich 39; TGruitjers4­67,
Shipley 3­54, ABhuiyan 3­50) lost to
Canterbury Country 240 (S Stewart 113,
Shipley 47; FWalker 5­76) and 103­5 (R
Young 50).
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Nineholes:KBush 35, SKing 36, J
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Div 1: Gross Karen Craigie 83;Nett ­
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ColeenWhite 19, 3. Men: Ralph
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Div 1: Gross: Jill Davison 83. Nett:
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Div 2: Gross: Barbara Cornwall 96.
Nett: Helen Joblin 69, 1; Jan Benney
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Nett: Glenys Stead 67.
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Friday mixed open, stableford:
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Weekend men, stableford
Div 1: Jason Aaron 41, 1; Karl
Rollinson 40,2;Gary Forster 40, 3.
Div 2: Tony Walmsley 40, 1;
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Astunning two days
of outdoor adventure
By RACHEL MACDONALD
This year’s Year 8students from Loburn
School have just returned from theirfirst
adventure of the year in the WilliamPike
Challenge.
They travelled to Mt Somers to climb to
the Woolshed Creek Hut, where they
enjoyed astunning two days of exploring,
swimming and learningabout the area
from aDepartment of Conservation
volunteer, school principalStuart Priddy
said.
The trip back along Rhyolite Ridge was
more demanding,hesaid,but everyone
made it backsafely.
The challenge is now acompulsory
annual element in the school’sYear 8
curriculum.
‘‘For some of our students, it means
pushing themselves to try thingsthey’ve
never encounteredbefore, but that’s what
it’s all about.
‘‘It encouragesthem to reach further
than they otherwisemight;tobemore
resilient; to give new things ago; and to
discover new opportunities to have fun.’’
He said it was also great to havea
contingentfrom AmberleySchool along for
the trip.
Overall, the challenge combines outdoor
exploits suchasthe recentcamp, witha
passion project, and community service
initiatives.
The Loburn Primary Year 8s will be out
in force in Rangiora later this month,
volunteering as part of the annualRed
Cross street appeal.
Age-friendly plan launched
Waimakariri’s age­friendly plan was
launched lastweek.
The launchgathering included New
Zealand MP First Tracey Martin, who is
the Ministerfor Seniors,Waimakariri MP
Matt Doocey, Mayor Dan Gordon,
councillors, council staff, and
representativesofthe aged­caresupport
and services sectors in the district.
The plan is the resultofmorethan a
year of research, analysisand workshops
held by acommunity steeringgroupand
acouncil­supported advisory group.
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populationinthe region,and was
described by Ms Martinasavaluablecase
study for the rest of the country.
Thenext step willbetoset up action
groups to implement its findings.
‘‘We are committedtoensuring this
isn’t one of those strategies thatsits on a
shelf gathering dust,’’ Mr Gordonsaid.
Ms Martinsaid: ‘‘Today’s retirees are
fitter,bettereducated, more connected,
andmore diversethan any generation
before them.Wecan’thave 1.2 million of
these peopledrop out of the community.’’
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peopleleaving the cities for the regions.
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population are already agedover 65, and
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DEADLINE SALE
VIEW Sunday 8Mar 1.00 -1.30pm
DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 17th March, 2020 at
5.00pm, (unless sold prior)
Di Moreira
Mobile 027 848 8020
Office 03 313 8022
di@pb.co.nz
DEADLINE SALE
WEB ID RU74836
OXFORD
162 Main Street
Two superbly appointed bathrooms have new coats of
paint; the modern galley kitchen has all the bells and
whistles you'd expect in ahome ofthis calibre. The
living area spills effortlessly onto anorth facing patio
and enjoys awet back wood burner and heat pump. An
interconnecting separate lounge provides space to
sprawl out, enjoy aplace to read and family movies.
Outside, the sheltered grounds feature agarden shed,
green house, woodshed and off-street parking.
VIEW By Appointment
DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 17th
March, 2020 at 5.00pm, (unless sold
prior)
Di Moreira
Mobile 027 848 8020
Office 03 313 8022
di@pb.co.nz
Make amove FROM $440,000
WEB ID RU74225
OXFORD
13 Baxter Place
Inside this North facing home, the well-appointed
kitchen is super functional, complemented by versatile
open-plan living areas (cavity doors for optional
separation), with aheat pump, wet-back wood burner
and heat transfer. All bedrooms have built-in robes with
CAT 6Ethernet cable ports for hassle free connection.
The 638m2 section is alow-maintenance area,
beautifully landscaped and provides double, internal
access garaging with off street parking, fully irrigated
gardens on timer and awoodshed.
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NEW LISTING
WHISPERING SANDS 1966MainNorth Road
What an Opportunity!
Thedecision has been made;Whispering Sands is on the market.
Plan Aisfor outrightpurchase, Plan Bistolease it –there is no Plan C.
Forget theRV, thevendors know it is toohigh anddon’t expectanoffer
anywhere closetoit.
Currentlyoperating as adairyplatform thisirrigated224.9ha (more or
less)farmfeatures a40aside herringboneshed and currently milking
approximately310 crossbred cows. Infrastructureincludes asmall
four bayshed, six-baycalf shed,17bay hayshed, lockable tractorshed,
three-bayhay shed,concretesilagepit,cattle yards, concrete effluent
pond andpump shedsand three liveable dwellings.
Packed with potential this propertyisnow readytobetaken to the
nextlevel –withgreat centrallocation it presentsanopportunityfor
improvement.
Come and see whatyou can’tsee.
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DEADLINESALE
Plus GST (if any)
(Unless sold prior)
Closes 2.00pm, Thursday2April 2020
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Wednesday11April 10am
Monday 16 April 10am
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Clarkville School Gala
The school gala will be held
on Friday, March 20, from
4pm to 7pm. There will be a
selection of food stalls,
children’s stalls, awhite
elephant stall, agiant cake
sale, raffles, music, and
garden and produce stalls.
Parking is available for agold
coin donation in Rice Park,
opposite the school.
Natural dyes workshop
Christchurch artist Arina
Senior makes “eco” dyes
using nature’s windfall, to
imprint hues and patterns on
natural fabrics and paper.
She will hold aworkshop at
Hanmer Springs School on
March 8, from 1.30pm to
5.30pm, where participants
will gather resources and
then make an eco­printed
scarf. They will also learn
how these dyes can be
applied to wools, silk, linen
and cotton, to use for
painting, crafting or
decorating. Cost is 4
TimeBank Hurunui credits or
$40, plus $20 for fabric, (or
people can BYO). Children
are free. Registrations: (03)
314 3406 or email
tbhlearningexchange@
gmail.com.
Be asmarter cyclist
Cycle mechanic Sean
Wightman, of Pushbikes
Rangiora, will hold a
maintenance workshop at the
Waipara Pavilion on
Saturday, March 14, from
9.30am to 11.30am, on the
basics of cycle maintenance,
essential pre­ride checks, and
what riders need in acycle
tool kit. If you’re not into DIY,
what should your service
shop cover? Sean will also
discuss e­bike maintenance.
Bruce Baxter, of the Hurunui
Trails Trust, will provide
advice on biking safely, and
avoiding strain and injury.
This will be followed by an
optional tour of the Vineyard
Trail. Kids free. Cost: 2
TimeBank Hurunui credits or
$15. Register: (03) 314 3406 or
drop an email to
tbhlearningexchange@
gmail.com.
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ACTIVITIES, BOOKS &CLASSIFIED
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Public Notices
45
Big Sister, Little Sister, Red Sister:
Three Women at the Heart of
Twentieth­Century China, by Jung
Chang
The best­knownmodernChinesefairy
tale is the story of three sisters from
Shanghai,who for most of the
twentieth centurywere at the centre of
powerinChina. It was sometimessaid
that ‘‘One loved money, one loved
powerand one lovedher country’', but
therewas far moretothe Soong sisters
than these caricatures. Red sister,
Ching­Ling, marriedSun Yat­sen,
founding father of the Chinese
republic, and laterbecame Mao’s vicechair.
Rottenomics: The Story of New
Zealand's Leaky BuildingsDisaster,
by PeterDyer
For over aquarter century our
building industry, economy and
Government havefailed to provide
this basicguarantee: New buildings
will not rot. Leaky buildingsare the
result of an unfortunate confluence
of industrial, legislative, historical
and cultural factors.Collectively,
theseelements stubbornly continue
to defy afull and final resolution.
Rottenomicsisanengaging expose
into anational crisis thatrefusesto
go away.
Taming theWild: ALife Training
Horses and What They Can Teach
Us, by Kelly Wilson
Wild Kaimanawasset her on a
journey of self­discovery,
teachingher not only the
language of horses, but the
powerful impact they canhave on
our lives. Kelly Wilson shares her
training philosophies for creating
happyhorses that love theirlives
amonghumans.This book is the
ultimate how­to guide for
everyday people training their
own horse, whetherwild or
domestic. It is also the personal, uplifting story of the 24 wild
horses Kelly helped save from slaughter during the 2018
Kaimanawamuster.
These titles are available in the Waimakariri andHurunui
libraries. For more on recentadditions to the library collectiongo
to thelibrary catalogue at waimakariri.kotui.org.nzor
hurunui.kotui.org.nz, or contact your locallibrary.
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PUBLIC NOTICES
NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL PARTY
WAIMAKARIRI
ELECTORATE
Notice of
Annual General Meeting
MONDAY 25th March 2019
7:00pm atRossburn Receptions
Spark Lane, Rangiora.
GuestSpeaker: Hon GerryBrownlee.
Membersand intending membersare
cordially invited to attend.
Situations Wanted
LOOKING for relief
milking in the Belfast ­
Ragniora ­Oxford area. I
have 16 years dairy farm
experience. 020 4079 5106.
Authorised by Matt Doocey, Level 1, 188 High Street, Rangiora
AGM
(Annual General Meeting)
at Tuahiwi
Community Preschool
7.30pmon7 th April
2020
at 204 Tuahiwi Road,
Tuahiwi.
All welcome to attend.
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46 The North Canterbury News, March 5, 2020
Public Notices
HAVE YOUR SAY
Meetings forratepayers of thefollowing drainage
andriver rating districtsare beingheldasoutlined
below:
• ConwayRiver/Piri-tūtae-putaputa: Monday 9
March, 10am,Conway Community Hall,
290Conway Flat Road, Conway Flats
• LowerPahau: Tuesday 10 March,
3pm, St JohnsHall, Culverden,
23 MontroseAvenue, Culverden
• HanmerWest: Tuesday 10 March,
5.30pm, Hanmer LibraryMemorial Hall,
CnrAmuri Avenue and Cheltenham Street,
Hanmer Springs
• LowerHurunui: Thursday 12 March,
2pm, St.JohnAmbulanceMeeting Room,
34 BuckleyStreet, Cheviot
• WaiauSpotswood: Thursday12March,
4pm, SpotswoodHall, 6Waiau ERoad,
Spotswood
Thepurpose ofthe meetings is to electaliaison
committeefor each of these rating districts, and
to discuss worksand finances. Allratepayers are
welcome;your ratesnoticewill tellyouifyouare a
ratepayerofany of theabovedistricts.
To findout more go to: ecan.govt.nz/riverdistrict
Bill Bayfield
CHIEFEXECUTIVE
Please contact
Environment
Canterbury with
anyqueries:
0800 324636
2020 Applications for Outward
Bound and Spirit of Adventure
courses.
The Rotary Club of Rangiora Charitable Trust
is calling for applications from young people
aged 16 to 18 interested in taking part in either
a21-day Outward Bound Course or a10-day
Spirit of Adventure voyage.
Those selected (normally one for each event)
will have 50% of the costs of the course/voyage
met. The cost of a 21-day Outward Bound
course is around $4,400 and for a 10-day
Spirit of Adventure voyage $2,500. In special
circumstances those selected may have the full
cost met. This will be at the discretion of the
trustees.
This funding is available for those wanting to go
on acourse/voyage during 2020 or early 2021.
If you are interested in applying for one of these
courses/voyages you are asked to complete
the application form which is available from
Alan Missen at awmissen@xtra.co.nz (or
phone 021 147 6832).
The closing date for applications is Friday 20th
March 2020.
2259680
KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS
“The Key of Knowledge ..“(Luke 11:52)
“GOOD NEWS”
GOD’S promise to those who follow Christ.
“And now you belong to Christ, you are the true
children of Abraham. You are his heirs, and
GOD’s promise to Abraham belongs to you”.
Galatians 3:29.
Pets
BICHON HOMESTAY
for smaller dogs. We look
after your dog in our home.
"No kennels". Phone today
03 314 6110.
Livestock
2262497
TEXEL Romney Cross
Ewe Hoggets suitable for
breeding. Ph 021 626 449
or 03 385 4966.
TEXEL Romney Cross
Ewe lambs. Suitable for
lifestyle blocks. Phone 021
626 449 or 03 385 4966.
Public Notices
MILITARYEXERCISE
BLANKFIRING ACTIVITY
6–13March 2020
Thegeneral public is to be advised thataNew
Zealand Army Exercise will be conductedin
the Peyton Lodge Scout Hall area over the
period 6-13 March2020.
Theexercise will involveupto20personnel
of 2/1 Battalion, RoyalNew Zealand Infantry
RegimentfromBurnham MilitaryCamp.
Training will involvesoldiers moving and
carrying weapons.
Blank firing of rounds mayoccur between
7am -5pm daily.
TheNew Zealand Army takes firerisk seriously
and will ensurefiremitigation is present.
Formoreinformation please contact:
Staff SergeantJovan Petero on 03 363 0414.
PUBLICNOTICE OF
APPLICATIONFOR
ON-LICENCE
SECTION101, SALE
AND SUPPLYOF
ALCOHOL ACT2012
The Office Waikuku Ltd
has made application to the
District Licensing Committee
at Rangiora for the issue of
an On Licence in respect
of the premises situated
at 1429 Main North Road,
known as The Office Cafe.
The general nature of
the business conducted
(or to be conducted) under
the licence is Cafe.
The days on which and the
hours during which alcohol
is (or is intended to be)
sold under the licence are
Monday to Sunday 7.30am
to 10.00pm.
The application may be
inspected during ordinary
office hours at the office
of the Waimakariri District
Licensing Committee at 215
High Street, Rangiora.
Any person who is entitled
to object and who wishes
to object to the issue of the
licence may, not later than
15 working days after the
date of the publication of this
notice, file anotice in writing
of the objection with the
Secretary of the Waimakariri
District Licensing Committee
at Private Bag 1005,
Rangiora.
No objection to the issue
of alicence may be made
in relation to amatter other
than a matter specified in
section 105(1) of the Sale
and Supply of Alcohol Act
2012.
This is the second publication
of this notice. This notice
was first published on 27th
February 2020.
2260737v2
Livestock
ANGUS lowline purebred
Bull R2 quiet, easy to
move. Good natured with
cows $950 incl. Phone 027
490 2073.
TEXEL Romney Cross
young ram hoggets, suitable
for breeding. Telephone
021 626 449 or 03
385 4966.
SUFFOLK, Cheviot and
Suffolk Cheviot cross, 1
shear rams for sale. Phone
03 314 7511 or 020 4001
7452.
Notice of Annual
General Meeting
(AGM)
For the
Rangiora RSA to
all members
Date: Saturday
21 st March 2020
Time: 1000hrs (10am)
Venue: Lounge area
of Mess, Rangiora
RSA building,
82 Victoria Street,
Rangiora
Agenda
1. Apologies for
absence
2. Minutes of previous
AGM
3. Presidents report
4. Financial report
5. Confirmation of
Executive Committee
Members
6. General business
Kindest regards
Bill Peck
Secretary/Treasurer
Rangiora RSA
2251674
Cars For Sale
1993 Honda Accord, 2litre,
auto. Travelled 240k by
two local owners since
new. Very tidy condition.
Phone 313 7536.
Cars Wanted
CASH 4CARS
and 4WD'S
Phone
Automotive
Parts
03 313 7216
Cash paid for
any unwanted
car, van, 4wd
Any condition
Free pick up
Ph 0274 762 404
2256531
CASH / CASH for any
unwanted vehicles. Ph 03
347 9354 or 027 476 2404.
WANTED ­MERCEDES
1960’s 230, 250 or 280
SL’s. Any cond. Private
buyer. 027 585 8164.
Public Notices
March 2020 meeting dates
11 March South Ward Committee 7.00pm
(Venue: Council Chambers, Amberley)
12 March Audit and Risk Committee 9.30am
(Venue: Council Chambers, Amberley)
12 March Council meeting 1.00pm
(Venue: Council Chambers, Amberley)
16 March Hurunui-Waiau Zone Committee 3.00pm
(Venue: Waikari Hall)
18 March Amuri Community Committee 7.30pm
(Venue: Culverden Council Chambers)
23 March Hanmer Springs Community Board 1.00pm
(Venue: The Gallery, Hanmer Springs Library)
26 March Council meeting 9.30am
(Venue: Council Chambers, Amberley)
31 March Cheviot Community Committee 6.00pm
(Venue: Cheviot Library/Service Centre)
Auction Sales
CLEARING SALE
ON ACCOUNT OF:-
Mr B.S &Mrs B.A.Butler
671 BAYROAD
OXFORD
Friday 13 th March 2020
Commencing 12MD
2262179
Sale of RetiredBuilders
and Farmers Items Ex
Workshop &Yard
FULL DETAILS Auction
ColumnCHCH PRESS
SAT7 th March 2020
“COMMISSION” FROM
THE SALE WILL GO TO:
THE “OXFORD HEALTH
&FITNESS CENTRE”
BUILDINGFUND
WAI -MACK AUCTIONS
OXFORD
Phone (after 5.30 pm)
or Email -
Tim or Alison Fleetwood
Ph 0274 344 095 or
tfleetwood@xtra.co.nz
Wanted To Buy
CASH PAID for all types
of scrap, farm machinery,
old vehicles etc. Phone
Wayne 027 749 9736, 03
323 6610, Licenced Dealer.
DOWNSIZING?
sale? Cash for estateChina.
Please telephone 313 1878
or 027 350 3963.
Poultry
★ ★ ★
BROWN
SHAVER
PULLETS, POL, ready late
Mar, pickup Clarkville, $30
each ph/txt 0274337720.
Gardening
GARDEN hedges cut to
perfection. Tree & arbor
work. Also spraying. Free
quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or
021 111 4322.
TIDY TREES and gardens.
All tree pruning,
felling, hedge trimming and
general gardening. Telephone
Daniel 027 373 7001
tidytreesandgarden@gmail.com.
BEARDED IRISES, all
types. Available at Oxford
Farmers Market every
Sunday morning. August
till May.
ACACIA Dealbata. Rapid
growth. 35­40 cm’s now,
$4 each, 100 plus $3.75
each. Phone 313 4248 text
027 917 4463.
Property Wanted
CASH buyer wanting section
in Ashley, Rangiora
area. Ph Rob 027 297 7563.
Garage Sales
Trade&Services
ABEL &Prestige Chimney
Cleaning. Nth Cant owned
& operated. Covering all
areas from Waimak to Hanmer.
Professional, guaranteed,
service. Firebox
repairs, carry most parts. Ph
0800 661 244.
BRIAN’S Tree Services.
Tree felling, topping,
shaping, firewood cut, rubbish
removed, stump grinding,
branch chipping.
Affordable rates. Phone 03
327 5505 or 021 124 4894.
BRICK &Blocklayer. All
types of work undertaken.
New, EQC, repairs, LBP.
Phone Hamish 313 5678 or
027 238 6003.
CARPENTER / Painter
specialising in alterations &
renovations, repairs &
maintenance, 35 plus years,
experienced licenced
builder. Telephone Trevor
313 5013 or 027 431 1864.
2263529
RANGIORA 37
Parkhouse Drive, Saturday
7th March, 8am ­12noon,
household items. Doors
will open at 8am.
GARAGE SALE
Cam Road, Kaiapoi
Saturday &
Sunday 7 th &8 th
March
Household Lot
Furniture
Ornaments
Crockery
Kitchenware
Garden tools
Tools
Everything must go
2264021
Signs out 7.30am.
AFFORDABLE concrete
Garage cutting with quality and
removal work. Free quotes.
No job too small. Ph 027
442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052
or A/H 03 359 4605.
BUILDERS Father &Son
team. Amac Builders are
available to help you with
your building needs. High
standards, low overheads.
No job too small. Check us
out on fb. Amac Builders
Ltd. Phone 027 318 4400.
DIRTY TILES &Grout?
Professional tile cleaning,
tiled shower restorations,
mouldy silicone, shower
glass & we can even
recolour your old grout!.
For all your tile and grout
issues call Grout Pro for a
free no obligation quote. Ph
Darryl 0800 882 772.
Trade&Services
HOUSE
CLEARING
Are you
moving house
or trying to
downsize?
Call All Clear
Canterbury. We work
with you to recycle,
sell and dispose of
unwanteditems.
Ph: 03 260 0934
or 021 078 4553
raewynlcooke@gmail.com
www.allclearcanterbury.co.nz
SUMMERFIELD
FENCING
IN YOUR AREA NOW.
Lifestyle or farm, sheep, cattle,
horse, all types of animals.
Fences, yards, sheds, arenas,
shelters, runs.
30+ years contract fencing.
Steve is available to help with
your design &planning.
Ph office03312 4747
2091848
Log Fires
Pellet Fires
Heat Pumps
Sales
Service
Installations
Free Quotes
03 343 1651
472 Blenheim Rd
www.heatstore.co.nz
METAL WORX. Flashing,
Sheetmetal Fabrication,
Wrought Iron,
Welding, Custom Trailers,
General Metalwork. No job
too big or too small. Ph 021
265 5428 or 03 314 6908.
Find us on facebook/
Glenmark Metal Worx.
glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com.
NORTH CANTERBURY
Tree Care. Qualified
Arborist specialising in big
trees in small places, long
term tree plans, Riparian &
shelter planting, land clearing,
stump grinding, branch
chipping, fully insured, free
quotes. Ph 0800 873 336.
LANDSCAPES
Paving
Patio &Pathways
-New or Existing
Free Quotes
–Competitive Pricing
Blair Gibson
027 699 5815 03 313 7933
House &Garden
Property services Ltd
Tree and hedge trimming
Stump grinding
Tree removal
Gardening
Landscaping
CALL us021 405 277
Pride &Quality Painting
&Decorating Services
20 yrs exp, fast and friendly
service. For all your painting
needs, phone: Martin 310
6187 or 021 128 9867
PAINTER & Decorator.
25 + years experience.
Interior /exterior, roofs &
waterblasting. For a free
quote, please ph Steve 03
314 4620 or 027 477 1930.
2253902
Trade&Services
PAINT & wallpaper
services. Wayne Bryant.
Exterior, interior. Qualified
tradesman. Free quotes. Ph
313 5337 or 027 654 4568
PAINTER, qualified local
professional, Int / Ext,
roofs, wallpaper. Call or txt
Corban 027 846 5035.
PLASTIC WELDING
North Canterbury specialist.
All plastic &fibreglass
repairs. Telephone James
021 180 5103.
PAINTER & Decorator.
Semi retired painter. Small
jobs. Ph Peter 03 312 7945
or 027 693 8360.
POWER TOOLS repairs,
parts &sales for over 30
years. All main brands serviced.
Grossman Trade
Tools, 31A Watts Road,
Christchurch. Ph 389 9230.
ANTHONY SYMONDS
Forall your painting &
plastering requirements
Local with 30 years
experience
All workmanship
Guaranteed.
Phone 021 344 023
2220615
RANGIORA Rubbish
Removal and RRR skips.
Wheelie bins any frequency
and skips from 1.5 cube to
9cube. Skips and wheelie
bins for any use, rubbish,
greenwaste, building sites
or just cleanups. Give us a
phone call 313 6957 or for
skips 021 313 255.
ROOFER All roof repairs,
roof painting, water blasting,
moss treatment,
repointing, gutter cleans &
snow straps. And more.
Free quotes. Phone Nathan
027 516 6609.
REMOVALISTS
2Men &agood
sized truck.
From $157 per hour
(incl gst).Kaiapoi based.
Call Gerard
027 668 3636
2225244
SEPTIC TANK
CLEANING
Bill’s Liquid
Waste
You dump it...
Blair pumps it...
Blair Tavendale
Ph 03 314 9371
0275 379-694
STONEMASON, Brick &
Blocklayer, earthquake
repairs, grind out &repoint,
river/Oamaru stone, Schist,
Volcanic rock, paving, all
alterations new & old.
Quality workmanship, visit
www.featureworks.co.nz
or ph 027 601 3145.
SCREEN PRINTING.
For all your printing
requirements. T­shirts,
Hoodies, Hi­Vis vests and
polos, Overalls, Caps etc.
Please phone Heather 03
313 0261 or email
heather.norstar@gmail.com.
SHEARER. Hap’s Farm &
Lifestyle Services. Shearing,
crutching, drenching,
tailing, feet trimming &
health check. Trailer, generator
&mobile handpiece
available. Experienced,
reliable and honest. Ph 03
312 1214 or 021 267 4025.
2225862
SHEARER Mobile sheep
shearer available for lifestyle
blocks. Over 30 years
experience. Phone Stuart
027 315 6916.
SHOE REPAIRS, key cutting,
engraving, giftware.
10 years experience.
BESK, 683 Main North
Road, Belfast. Telephone
027 311 3423.
VALUATION ­
Specialising in North Canterbury.
Contact Geoff at
Maxwell Valuation. Phone
03 310 8541 or email
geoff@maxval.co.nz.

Appliance Repairs
•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN
•AUTHORISEDLOCAL SERVICE
F&P, Bosch, Smeg,
ASKO,Ariston, LG,Classique,
Haier, Samsung and more....
“For best resultsbesuretouseauthorised service”
NORTHCANTERBURY APPLIANCE SERVICES
Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810
1913020
Builder
TRUSTED TRADES &PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Butchery
OxfordButchery
Shane and Leanne Frahm
We cankill&process yourstock
FourGenerations of Frahms
since 1957
Ph 312 4205
Oxford
1680439
Number one
old-fashioned bacon
&ham curing.
A/H 312 4709
47
Chiropractic Services
Dr Carissa McGregor Chiropractor
Injury, accidents and maintenance
ACC Registered and Accredited
Monday-Thursday | 03 313 0350
Libi McKinnon Physiotherapy
privatephysio@xtra.co.nz
03 0278 686 2574
ACC Registered Provider | Tuesday&Friday
Select Health
51 Ashley Street, Rangiora
2103107
2208126
Computer Repairs
For all your computer repairs, parts, servicing, sales &more..
Come and see us for friendly &supportive service
Scrap Metal
YOU
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Best of both worlds -have it all
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OPEN HOME
WEB ID RU74370
ASHLEY
32 Canterbury Street
VIEW Sunday 8Mar 1.00 -1.30pm
Enjoy the village life, and the convenience of being just
afew minutes from town. Perfectly situated inthe
village of Ashley isthis 4bedroom home, plus office,
with afamily bathroom, open plan kitchen, dining and
living. Extensively renovated acouple ofyears ago, it
provides great family living with an excellent sized
section that has room for the children's toys, plus a
chicken coop and ofcourse agreat garage and carport.
The local school is close by and all other facilities are a
Bev Wright
short 5minute drive into Rangiora.
Mobile 027 434 2486
Office 03 313 8022
bev@pb.co.nz
Oxford foothills opportunity
BUYERS $439,000+
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RANGIORA
81 Charles Street
VIEW Sunday 8Mar 11.00 -11.30am
Exuding plenty of street appeal and timeless character,
this permanent materials two-storey home sits perched
upon agreat section on sought-after Charles Street.
Inside, this well maintained two-level home plays host
to five ample bedrooms plus office, amodern kitchen
with gas hobs, and two bathrooms. Versatile,
open-plan living spaces ensure the ability to entertain
large crowds or host more intimate gatherings; the
separate laundry and an abundance of storage enhance Aaron Clark
practicality, and the low emission woodburner
Mobile 027 873 5121
guarantees comfort.
Office 03 313 8022
aaronc@pb.co.nz
Entry level farm or support block
FROM $499,000
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DEADLINE SALE
DEADLINE SALE
WEB ID RR74886
COOPERS CREEK
121 Mountain Road
Nestled at the base of Mount Oxford sheltered by the
sleeping giant, as it is known to locals -isahidden
gem, aversatile 87.92Ha farm in aspectacular location
featuring agood balance of flats combined with gently
rolling to steeper contours, and captivating views of the
mountains and across the plains. With agenerally
higher rainfall, and acombination of both grazing land
and some regenerating native bush with an excellent
mix of flowering natives that boundary the Oxford
Forest. This property presents many options, hunting,
farming, forestry, bees, alifestyle hideaway or retreat.
pb.co.nz
DEADLINE SALE
View By Appointment
DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 26th March, 2020 at
2.00pm, (unless sold prior)
Leigh Miller
Mobile 021 308 202
Office 03 310 6471
leighm@pb.co.nz
Malcolm Garvan
Mobile 027 231 4425
Office 03 310 6471
malcolmg@pb.co.nz
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WEB IDRR74876
ROTHERHAM
74 Topps Road
Property Brokers are proud to present this attractive and
productive 83ha farm. The soils onthe flat are
predominately Ayreburn Deep Clay, with the balance
Waipara Moderately Deep Silty Loam. Currently the flats
are being irrigated with hard hose irrigators from
hydrants down the central lane. There are 45 Amuri
Irrigation Company shares, which provide 27 litres/sec.
The home is athree bedroom wooden bungalow of
approximately 186sqm with aseparate two car garage,
with power. There are alarge number of support
buildings including a9mx13.5m three bay shed.
DEADLINE SALE
View By Appointment
DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 8th April, 2020 at
4.00pm, (unless sold prior)
Hamish Anderson
Mobile 027 678 8888
Office 03 310 6471
hamisha@pb.co.nz
Maurice Newell
Mobile 027 240 1718
Office 03 310 6471
mauricen@pb.co.nz
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MASSIVE
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MONDAY 16 TH MARCH –FRIDAY27 TH MARCH
MONDAY-FRIDAY 8.00AM-5.00PM
75 BoysRoad,Rangiora

Tussocks/Grasses
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75 Boys Road,Rangiora

BARGAIN BIN
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COME AND SEEUS!
MONDAY 16 TH MARCH –FRIDAY27 TH MARCH
MONDAY-FRIDAY8.00AM-5.00PM
75 Boys Road,Rangiora
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Native Shrubs
CabbageTrees, Ribbonwoods,Pittosporums,
Griselinia, Kanuka, Corokias, Photinias
Thuja Smaragd 1.8m+
75 Boys Road,RangioraRangiora
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