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NEWS 2 North Canterbury News, April 16, 2020 Build customers, sales &profits with North Canterbury’s best read newspaper Thursday, January24, 2019 Issue 830 | www.ncnews.co.nz news Robyn Bristow Managing Editor 027 312 1581 robyn.bristow @ncnews.co.nz Reporters Neil Clarkson, David Hill, Shelley Topp, Rachel MacDonald. getintouch Editorial info@ncnews.co.nz Advertising sales@ncnews.co.nz Graphic Design heather.hood@ncnews.co.nz Distribution/Deliveries 03 314 8335 Amberley: 03 314 8335 119 Carters Road, Amberley Rangiora: 03 313 2840 77-83 High Street, Rangiora Christchurch: 03 364 7460 www.starnews.co.nz 46,000 46,000 0 readers every issue 46,000 readersevery week 30,150 copies delivered to EVERY home,farm, RDand lifestyle block in Waimakariri, Hurunui and Kaikoura districts every Thursday! advertising DaynaBurton Sales Co-ordinator 027 312 0089 dayna.burton @ncnews.co.nz Amanda Keys Advertising 027 536 6224 amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz Claire Oxnam Advertising 021 560 386 claire.oxnam@ncnews.co.nz Kerryn Clark Advertising 021 586 138 kerryn.clark@ncnews.co.nz *Source 2018 Nielsen readership survey. Hurunui hopes to lure Kiwi travellers By ROBYN BRISTOW Tourism and rates are high on the Hurunui District Council’s agenda as it works toward postCovid19. Mayor Marie Black says work to help the recovery of tourism is starting with a revised marketing plan for Hurunui Tourism, increasing its spend on advertising, and targeting markets throughout New Zealand. She says it is important the work is done immediately across the whole district to rebuild the visitor industry. ‘‘If we leave it too long, someone else will hop in and utilise and market what we have. We want to be ready when we get the go ahead,’’ Mrs Black said after a council meeting held via Zoom. Tourism marketing manager Shane Adcock said in areport to council that every region will be in the same challenging situation, and will be targeting the same markets. It is unclear what appetite Kiwis will have to travel, Mr Adcock says, particularly if there is arecession and a fear the virus may reemerge. Milestone for hospital Memorabilia and information about Waikari Hospitalisbeing soughtas its September5centennial celebrations near. The milestone will be celebrated with aluncheon at the Waikari Memorial Hall,with the hospital open for those who want to walk through in the morning. Asubcommittee of the Friendsofthe Waikari Hospital, which has improved the facilities and provided extra comfort for patients since1984, are well underway with plansfor the 100th birthdaybash. It is looking for any information, pastor present, about the hospital, stafforits patients,and any memorabilia people may have tucked away. Anyone who can helpis askedtocontact Sandyon (027)343 9921orMicheleon (021)034 1632. Alternatively, email waikarihospitalcentenary@ gmail.com. “Exclusive” Pellet and Wood Fire Specialists ‘‘On the other hand, there may well be pentup demand from spending months stuck at home, plus credits and refunds from cancelled international travel to spend,’’ he says. He said there is an opportunity to target people who would otherwise travel overseas. ‘‘We’re doing work on understanding that market further.’’ Meanwhile, Mrs Black says the closure of the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa during the lockdown will affect rates across the district. Profit from the pools is used in the reserves area. If the pools can open soon, this impact may be lessened, she says. The council is working on several budget scenarios, and belt tightening is promised. While azero rate increase does not appear to be an option, the council is looking at capping any increase at 3.59 percent. A5%rise had been signalled in council planning documents. ‘‘It is about striking abalance, showing empathy, and being in astrong enough position to trigger and boost our economy postCovid19,’’ Mrs Black says. Chance for aThai food fix From Page 1 Khai jiao (omelette) Ingredients: Three eggs (whisked to combine); 3tablespoons of canola oil*; 23 teaspoons of soy sauce or fish sauce; Half amediumsized white onion sliced. Method: Breakeggs into amixingbowl and whisk untilfrothy. Add slicedonion and soy sauce or fishsauce.**Heat oil in alargefrying pan until almost at smoking point. Pour eggs, onions and sauceinto the pan and watch closely to prevent burning. Whenthe bottomhalf begins to brownslightly flip it overto cook the otherside before serving. Cooking notes: *Do not use olive oil in placeofcanola oil as it has alower heating point and also astronger flavour, whichwill alter thetaste of the omelette. **Youcan alsoadd choppedmeat or vegetables to the omelette (porkmince, chicken mince, prawns, mushrooms, spring onions,tomatoes etc) at this time. Servewith steamed jasminerice and srirachasauce or any othersauce in the pantry to your liking. Use the biggest frying pan available as asmall pan will turn it into scrambled eggsand does not offerenoughroom to flip the omelette. Ravelli ULEB Wood Pellet Fires 472 Blenheim Road Sockburn Phone: 03 343 1651 Open 8:30am -5pm Sat 10am -1pm www.heatstore.co.nz Covid-19 test centres set up By DAVID HILL North Canterbury residents can be tested for Covid19 without having to drive into Christchurch. The Canterbury District Health Board has established communitybased assessment centres (CBACs) to test for the virus in Rangiora and Amberley, with athird planned for Kaikoura. Testing at these centres will be carried out based only on areferral from ageneral practice or Healthline. The Rangiora facility opened on April 4atMainPower Oval. It operates seven days aweek and is staffed by two general practices, supported by anurse and an administrative person. Covid19 signs include asore throat, shortness of breath, ahigh temperature, arunny nose or sneeze, or aloss of smell. Anyone experiencing one or more of these signs should call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or their general practice. Officials stress that areferral from the general practice or Healthline is needed before being tested at aCovid 19 testing facility. The Widest Music Variety Tune in nowtolisten on 104.9 for North Canterbury 103.7 for Hanmer Springs andKaikoura
NEWS North Canterbury News, April 16, 2020 3 Lookout to tell its own story By ROBYN BRISTOW Aprojectrestoring the BalmoralLookout, high above the Hurunui River, has taken on anew life. The lookout, which has sat atop arocky bluff in the Hurunui Hillsfor about 75 yearsisbecoming home to historic information about the area.For 40 of those years it played an important part in forestrymanagementand protection of the Balmoral Forest. Formany years, though, it sat empty, vandalised and forgotten. But the HawardenWaikari Lionsled aprojecttorestore the building, arare example of afire lookout in New Zealand, whichhold aplace in history alongside lighthouses. Asmall governance group of Dave Hislop, Gary McCracken and Hurunui Mayor Marie Black, with support from Gavin Collis and Kingsley Timpson from the Departmentof Conservation,have kept the project ticking along. LocalbuilderMatthew Newton has breathed new life into the lookout. Now aplains table, identifying the peaks that can be viewed from it, is beingestablishedalongside information panels inside the building,which will tell the storyofthe lookout, thepeople who kept the Balmoral forest safe,and share stories aboutit from locals. The panels have been developed by JanetBathgate from Nelson on behalf of the Department of Conservation, Mrs Black, who was raised on the familyfarm that surroundedthe lookout, says the project has becomea Quake book chronicles personal stories Stories from those affected by the magnitude7.8 earthquake which struck North Canterbury in November 2016 are now available in abook. Collated by history researcher, writer and documentarymaker Emily Anderson, with photographs by Natasha Shearer, Hurunui Seismic Stories shares 17 personal experiences of the quake,covering each part of the district —Waiau, Rotherham, Cheviot, Mt Lyford, Hanmer Springs, Culverden and into Amberley. Emily previously mounted an Stunning vista ... The view from the historic Balmoral lookout, with the Seaward Kaikouras in the distance. PHOTO: MARIE BLACK collaborationbetween communitygroups, withthe Amberley Lions alsocomingon board with adonation for seats, so peoplecan take abreather during the 40 minute walkfrom the Bluff Road up to the Lookout. ‘‘Once finished,this will become amuseum collection of historic information that relates to forestry assets, production and the protection of theseassets over along period of time,’’she says. An Aprilopening had been planned for the completed project, butthis is on hold due to the nationwide Covid19 lockdown. Mrs Black saysthe governance group is proud of the project and the protection of this valuableasset. ‘‘Of course, the viewis second to noneonarrival.’’ exhibition of stories, interviewing people in 2017 after the quake, and sharing them in avisual display taken to venues throughout the district. With the backing of the Amuri Community Arts Council, which provided the umbrella under which financial support for the project could be sought, the quake stories have been woven into a233page book. Funds from book sales will help promote arts in the region. Already, 120 books from the print run of 200 have been sold. Historic site... From left,Deputy Mayor Marie Black, Gary McCracken (WaikariHawardenLions),GavinCollis (a DepartmentofConservation ranger)and DaveHislop (Waikari Hawarden Lions), admire the views from the lookout. Emily says the book wasacombination of ajob, and a‘‘labour of love’’. ‘‘Formeitwas really important for the future to have the Hurunui stories recorded, particularly as there had been so much media coverageabout the impact on the Kaikoura district. Emily says, depending on interest, another print run may be made. Anyone interested in buying abook can contact Amuri Community Arts Council chairwoman Jane van Keulen by email on jane@janevk.com, or phone (027) 443 4541. Books cost $40. 2095268 Kaiapoi Lodge Residential Care Nursing Home, Hospital and Respite Person Centred Care, Care that’s built around you 6CassStreet,Kaiapoi Ph 03 327 7235 APRIL 2020 TIME TO GET GROWING BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO DIY VEGES FASHION THROUGH THE AGES ICONIC POP CULTURE MOMENTS ONLINE Read us on style.kiwi THE FASHION ISSUE OUR LEADING LADIES DUNEDIN’S FASHION GODMOTHERS AFEAST FOR THE EYES KIWI LABELS IN CHRISTCHURCH LOCATIONS with the South Island’s premier lifestyle magazine Follow us @stylechristchurch We areherefor you Please reachout if youneed anything virtual appraisals NewZealand’s Most Trusted Real EstateBrand 0800 789 1011 harcourtsfourseasons.co.nz Your home forlocal property Four SeasonsRealty2017 Ltd|Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Four Seasons Realty
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