North Canterbury News: May 07, 2020

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By ROBYN BRISTOW
Grim news continues for
North Canterbury as the
effects of the Covid­19
lockdown bite.
The Hanmer Springs
Heritage Hotel is being
mothballed, Hanmer Springs
Horse Treks is suspending its
operations for ayear, and a
cloud hangs over when the
Hanmer Springs Thermal
Pools and Spa can reopen.
Tourists destinations
across North Canterbury
understandably face the
greatest hit, but as the
country moves towards lessrestrictive
level­2 trading
conditions, many previously
viable businesses face an
uncertain future.
Hanmer Springs Business
Association chairman
Michael Malthus warns other
businesses in the North
Canterbury town also face a
bleak future.
He says their future hangs
on the Government offering
further help to boost business
viability once the wage
subsidy ends.
‘‘Otherwise, we will be
starting to look at acold
winter in more ways than
one,’’ he says.
Hanmer Springs did not
have an agricultural sector to
help it through the lean times,
like other North Canterbury
towns. It relied on the visitor
industry, had asmall local
population, and had abig
problem around how to get
open and do business again.
But Malthus warns that
even if the whole village is
open, visitors from
Christchurch will not come
without the Hanmer Springs
Thermal Pools and Spa.
Continued Page 2
Jobs losses ... The mothballingofthe Hanmer Springs Heritage Hotel
will cost59full and part­timejobs.
PHOTO:SUPPLIED
Trading ... Suzie Lambert welcomes customers back to Kaiapoi Florist
and Gifts. It was among araft of local businesses operating under tight
level­3 restrictions.
PHOTO: SHELLEYTOPP
Retailers
try hand
at level 3
By SHELLEY TOPP
The Rangiora and Kaiapoi
central business districts have
sprung back to life after the
movetoalevel­3 lockdown.
After almostfiveweeksunder
strict level­4restrictions,rules
wereeased allowing cafes,
takeaway food restaurantsand
someother businesses to
reopen.
But it was far from normal
trading, as customers were not
permitted to entershops. Social
distancing was mandatory, with
contactless payment and ‘‘click
and collect’’ rules applying.
There werequeues in many
places and hand sanitiser aprepurchase
prerequisite.
In Rangiora, the North
Canterbury Seafood Market
welcomedcustomers back,but
not through the front door.
Instead, customers were
served outside throughaside
window, with awide serving
table helping to maintain asafe
distance.
Manyother Rangiora firms
werealso trading again but most
wereoperating frombehind
closed doors,offering online or
phone­and­collectoptions.
Janine Rogers, who owns the
North Canterbury Seafood
Market withher partnerShayne
Garbes,said it was good to be
backinbusiness.
‘‘The response has been good
and people are thrilled to have
fresh fish back on their tables.
‘‘Itfeelsgreat to be so
appreciated and it is atwo­way
streetaswereallyappreciate
the loyalty of our customers.’’
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Customers can access
information about
what fish is available
on the North
Canterbury Seafood
Market’s Facebook
page, website, or
answerphone. They
can also requesta
daily email.
‘‘Theyorder their
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business, as has
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Gifts.Most other
businessesinthe
town, including
BlackwellsDepartment
Store, are also
open for business but
trading from behind
closeddoorsby
offering onlineand/or
phone­order options.
AndrewBlackwell,
of Blackwells
Department Store,
says trading is ‘‘pretty
restricted’’under
level­3.
‘‘We are not able to
open the doors to the
publicuntil we reach
Covid­level two, so
trading is limitedbut
at least we are all
heading in the right
direction now.
‘‘If everybody plays
their part in fighting
off the virus it
shouldn’t be too long
beforeanew
normalityis
reached,’’hesays.
‘‘Whatthat will be
at thisstageis
unknown.’’
At work... Jessica Hofacher ready to serve
customersunder level 3trading rules, fromaside
window at the North Canterbury Seafood Market.
PHOTO: SHELLEYTOPP
Enterprises feel pinch from lockdown
From Page 1
The hotel closurealone has hit
59 staff, filling 40 fulltimeequivalent
roles.
Rumours had been swirling
around the villagefor many
weeksabout its future.
Mr Malthus saysall staff
were being paid the wage
subsidy until the end of June,
but had nowhere to go after
that.
Therewere also some
people on visaswho did not
qualify for the subsidy, who
needed to be looked after.
‘‘Their visas probably won’t
be renewed,sowhat happens
to them?’’
The business association
was running afood bank and
doingwhat it couldtohelp
thosewho were findingthe
going‘‘pretty difficult’’.
The mothballing of the hotel
was ahuge loss for the
community. It was not only
used for conferences and
business meetings,but was a
popular wedding venue.
The 66 privately owned
units, some in the hotel and
some on the grounds, were run
as abody corporate and leased
❛Their visas probably won’t be renewed,sowhat
happens to them?❜
—Hanmer Springs Business Association chairman Michael Malthus
backtothe hotel. ‘‘The owners
may get together and do
something, but in the
meantime the operatorhas
saidit’s not profitable, would
not be reopening, and would
needsomeoneelse to come
along and pick it up.’’
Hurunui Mayor MarieBlack
saysthe closure and job losses
weregut­wrenching. ‘‘It is abig
shock because of the personal
impact its closure will haveon
manyfamilies in the Hanmer
basin and further afield.
‘‘Itwill be hard for themto
findotheremployment in this
environment in the district.
Somemay have to makethe
choice to move, whichinturn
has knock­on effectsfor other
parts of the district.’’
It was sad that such amajor
building,apart of the village’s
history, was now empty.
Meanwhile, at the council’s
thermal pool complex, staff
layoffs were possible if the
pools cannot opensoon.
Seniorstaff aretrying to
unravel the protocolsoflevel 2,
at which point it hopestoopen.
General manager Graeme
Abbot saystravel restrictions
have put the brakes on plans,
even thoughlevel 2allows
gatherings of up to 500 people.
Travelrestrictions would
mean people from Christchurchcouldn’t
visit Hanmer
Springs or the pools, he says.
Tourism New Zealand was
seeking clarificationofthe
level­2 protocols, which would
also affect Akaroa and Tekapo.
‘‘We need adefinition of the
travelrestriction. Whereitis
cloudyison non­essential
travel. You can havea
gathering of 500 people, but
how do you achievethat by
minimising travel?Weare
askingfor someguidance and
tryingtoget non­essential
travelchanged.’’
Meanwhile, work was being
doneonhow to contact­trace
customers in the event the
doors can open soon.
Further south, á la carte
dining at the Pegasus Bay
Winery at Waipara is off the
menu, with the restaurant to
openfrom springasaprivate
events venueonly.
The cellardoor will reopen
on weekends at level2.
Marketing managerEdward
Donaldson says opening for
private eventswill allowthe
Donaldson familytouse the
space more effectively
compared with operating a
lunch­time restaurant,given
likely border restrictions, as
wellasother Covid­19 factors
thatwork against it. ‘‘We may
wellrevisit the á la cartemodel
again sometime in the future,
but for now we feel it’s the best
use of this beautifulsetting.
‘‘Even though it has been
manyyears since we’ve offered
private functions, we still
receivefrequent enquiries,
and as afamily have decided
now is the right time to explore
thisnew direction.’’
Belinda Donaldson,who has
managed the restaurant for 15
years, will be eventsmanager.
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Memorial park concept ... Rangiora Baptist Church member Trevor Wright outside the
gates of Rangiora’s East Belt Cemetery, which is now closed for burials. The church is
hoping to transform the cemetery into amemorial garden.
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Plans to transform
historic cemetery
By SHELLEY TOPP
The Rangiora Baptist Church wants to
transform the town’s East Belt Cemetery
into amemorial park by removing
headstones and grave surrounds.
The cemetery is owned by the town’s
Baptist Church, Methodist Church and
John Knox Presbyterian Church.
However, it is now closed for burials
and many of the headstones and grave
surrounds have fallen into disrepair.
Rangiora Baptist Church member
Trevor Wright says it is obvious none of
the graves are being cared for by family
members.
‘‘So Iamguessing there are few people
who have any abiding interest in
maintaining the graves as they are.’’
Trevor has documented the names of all
the deceased known to be buried at the
cemetery, and he would like to see a
memorial wall created at the park to
remember the dead, after the
headstones and grave surrounds are
removed.
Other options are also being
considered. ‘‘The Baptists have decided
they shall proceed to look seriously into
turning their part of the cemetery into a
lovely memorial park,’’ he says.
‘‘We would be delighted if the other
two denominations decided to come
alongside to work on their part of the
cemetery.’’
Because the cemetery is privately
owned by the three churches, any
planning and development costs for the
memorial park would be covered by the
churches.
Representatives for the town’s
Methodist and John Knox Presbyterian
churches could not be contacted for
comment, but anyone interested in
having asay about the Rangiora Baptist
Church’s plans for the cemetery can
contact senior pastor Kerry Brewerton
at the church office on (03) 313 4997.
Park plans ... Grave surrounds and headstones at Rangiora’s East Belt Cemetery.
Canty cases
now sporadic
NorthCanterbury is preparing for a
lessening of restrictions as the prospect
of moving to alert level 2looms, amid
growing evidence that community
transmission is firmly under control.
The Waimakariri, Hurunui and
Kaikouradistricts sparked into lifelast
week as the country moved out of the
tightlevel­4 restrictionsinto level3.
Aboost in traffic and business was
noticeable,althoughmany non­essential
businesses remainedshuttered, either
unable to tradeorwith staff working
from home.
The easing of restrictions allowedan
estimated 5000 people in the
WaimakaririDistrict to return to work,
1000 in the HurunuiDistrict, and just
over 300 in the KaikouraDistrict.
The highest number of Covid­19 cases
in Canterbury is predictably in
Christchurch, which had recorded123
casesasofTuesday.The Waimakariri
has recorded17cases since the virus was
firstdetectedinthe country. The
Hurunui has recordedjust three and the
Kaikouradistrict four.The Canterburywide
tally, including 16 cases across
Selwyn and Ashburton,is163.
The number of remaining active cases
in each territorial authority is not
available from the Ministry of Health, but
figures updated as of Tuesday show that
just 29 casesinthe Canterbury District
Health Board region remain active.
Atotal of 123 individuals have
recovered and 11 in the regionhave died,
all part of the Rosewood Rest Home
cluster in Christchurch. It is the
deadliest cluster in the country.
Ministry of Health figures shows that
confirmed Canterbury­related infections
are now sporadic. The most recentcase
in the region was recorded on May 1, in
awomaninher 20s.The last case
recordedprior to thatwas April24, in a
man in his20s. The day before, two cases
in women were confirmed.
Axe falls on show
Uncertainty surrounding the Covid­19
outbreak has prompted the axing of this
November’sNew Zealand Agricultural
Show in Christchurch.
It is the firsttimethe annual showhas
been cancelled by the Canterbury A&P
Association sinceWorld War 2.
It attracts more than100,000visitors
over the three days and brings in
millionsofdollars to the local economy.
“We are committedtomaking 2021 the
best showwe've had becausefinancially
we havetomake it work,”association
presidentChrisHerbert says. He saidthe
associationhad already spentabig sum
preparing for the show.
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Tahlia to play football in Arizona
By JACOB PAGE
Talented striker Tahlia
Herman­Watt has earneda
scholarship to play footballfor
Arizona State University.
The 19­year­old, whoplays
her club football for Coastal
Spirit and is in the Mainland
PrideCanterbury squad, will
head to the division­one school
in August, provided the Covid­
19 pandemic is brought under
control.
She saysthe chance to play
in America’s toughest women’s
college football conference, the
Pac 12, was enticing.
‘‘I feel veryluckytoplay in
the topleague. To be playing
against teams like Stanford
and UCLA willbehuge.
‘‘Arizonaisrebuildingand
I'm excited to be part of it for
the next fouryears.”
The New Zealand under­20
representative saidshe started
looking at her college options
last yearasshe looked to
continueher physical
education degree.
Ambitious comeback plan for Hurunui tourism
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Alofty goal has been setby
Hurunui Tourism to get the
district up and running again
afterthe impactsofCovid­19.
Product development
manager GraemeAbbot says
the organisation put apeg in
the ground and told the
‘‘It’s avery big school but
alsothe coaches made me feel
likethey really wanted me
there,’’she says.
‘‘I’d heard from some of my
former team­mates like Lauren
Dabner and Emma Clarkethat
theywere enjoying their
experienceatcollege, so I
thoughtI'd give it ago.”
‘‘They watched some of my
Pride and Coastal Spirit
matches and Igot avirtual tour
of everyaspectofthe campus,
which was awesome.”
Herman­Wattsays she feels
her form cametogether for the
Pride duringthe finalsand she
was hopefulofnot losing too
muchmatch fitness duringthe
lockdown.
‘‘I’m justathome at
Leithfield Beachsothere’s
beenalot of drills by myself
and kicking aball against a
concretewall.’’
She says she looksforward to
progressing as aplayer in a
new environment in an effort
to improve her international
hopes in the future.
council it will get the Hurunui
regionback up to 80 percent of
the spend it had beforethe
Covid­19 pandemic.
‘‘There is so much stuffwe
don’t know, so it might be a
lofty goal,’’hesays.
Twentypercent of visitors to
the district were
international, which ‘‘we
Arizona­bound ... Mainland Pride striker Tahlia Herman­Watt
hopes to swap her Leithfield Beach family home for Arizona in three
months.
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won’t get backthis year’’.
‘‘But if we get all our
domesticbusinessbackwe
might reach that targetin
terms of spend.That is our
goal.’’
HurunuiTourismisworking
with an advertisingagency
andviewing different
scenarios to get people into
the regionassoon as possible.
‘‘Itisabout getting cash
flowing, literally,’’ he says.
‘‘Wehave oureye on agoal
without knowing what the
future looks like.
‘‘But by the end of next
summer we are goingtostrive
to be back as close to this year
as possible.’’
Park and ride
delay proposed
By DAVID HILL
Dan Gordon wants Environment
Canterbury (ECan)todelaythe
proposed “park andride”commuter bus
service duetothe uncertainty created
by the Covid­19outbreak.
The WaimakaririDistrict Council
backed theservice, which would link
Rangiora andKaiapoi with central
Christchurch,duringpublic
consultationlast year.
But the Waimakariri mayor
recommendedthe implementation be
delayed12months to July2021,during
an oral submissionmadeonlinelast
week.
He expresseddisappointment at the
proposed increase to theurban public
passengertransport services charge for
Waimakariri residentsof$57,higher
thanthe $30 consulted on.
“We went outasacouncil and
consultedonitand we werenot awareof
the other additional charges.
“I appreciate things change, but that
representsa73percentincrease in the
urban passenger transportchargeand I
don't thinkthat'sappropriateatthis
time.”
He alsocalled on ECantoreconsider
its proposed averageratesincrease of
9.8 percent.
Implementationofthe parkand ride
service wastimedtolinkinwiththe
completionofthe Christchurch
Northern Corridor,with thethirdlane
in eachdirection,whichisnow
expected to be delayed until the end of
the year.
“Thecouncilstill supportspark and
ride, but IthinkECannow needs to have
another look at the timingand the
costs,”MrGordonsays.
NCTIR REBOOT
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returning to work on the Kaikōuratransportnetworkstodeliver
the existing work programme,under strict newhealth and safety
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ThesafetyofNCTIR people,the Kaikōuracommunityand road users
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By-election
at level 2
By ROBYN BRISTOW
The Hurunui District Council
is waiting for alert level 2
beforeholding aby­election in
its WestWard.
Aby­election to fill the
vacancy on the Hurunui
District Council,afterthe
resignationofWest Ward
councillor JasonFletcher,
will thenbeheld.
Hurunui District Council
electoral officerNaomi
Woodham says the district’s
accesstoelectoral rolls is up
to dateand electionz.comhas
been briefed.
Electionz.com is on standby
for the by­election, including
preparing public notices,
printing voterpacks,
accessingmail systems, and
engaging justices of the peace.
“As we get the
announcement from the
governmentthat we are
movingtolevel 2, we will be
able to get under way,” she
says.
“Although the by­electionis
apostal vote, we determined
that democracywouldnot be
best served at level 3or4.
“A key partofelections is
the opportunity for votersto
meet their candidates at
publicforums and for
candidatestocampaign/doorknock
with theirprospective
constituents if they wish.
‘‘These opportunities are
not permissible under levels3
or 4.”
Ward is in, boots and all
By DAVID HILL
Supporting youth ... Ward Shearman is enjoying working with Hurunui's
young people.
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Ward Shearmanhas hadan
interesting start to his role as the
Hurunui DistrictCouncil's youth
development officer.
Theformer soldier wasbarely
twomonths into his newrolewhen
the countrywent intolockdown.
“It’sbeen amassivechange for
the youth across thedistrict,”
Ward says.
“Adultsthink they’ve gotit
tough, butyoungpeople are going
through allthe usualteenage
changes, while stayingintheir
bubble,and then they’vegot their
schoolwork.”
He says he hasbeen impressed
with howthe HurunuiYouth
Council has adapted, meeting
usingthe videoconferencing app
Zoom and makinguse of social
media to connect with others.
Theyouthcouncil has created a
dance competition,with
participantssendinginshort
videos,while Noah Wilson has
begunacooking show, Disaster
Chef,livestreaming on Fridaysat
5pm.
“Hedoesn’t knowhow to cook,
buthegets in thereand gives it a
go.The first week he made‘simple
burgers’and thefeedback has
been amazing.”
Young people areunderstandablymissingthe
social
connection,hesays.
Ward, whosaysheis“acountry
boyatheart”, servedinthe Royal
NewZealandInfantry for 21 years,
with thelastdecade in theyouth
development unit.
He worked with at­riskyouth,
taking18to24­year­oldsfor sixweekcourses,
fivetimesayear.
He foundthe experience
rewarding.
“I never thought Iwouldsee
myself working withyouth,but to
see thechange thatyou madein
justsix weeks,that wasthe lightbulbmoment.”
Since the lockdown, Wardhas
beenconnectingonZoom and
bouncing ideasaroundwith
WaimakaririDistrict Council
youth developmentfacilitator
Sam Redman, andSarah
Beadmore andVicki Gulleford,
who workwith Kaikourayouth.
He hopesitwill lead to more
regularcontactbetween thethree
North Canterbury youth councils
in thefuture.
Wardsays it is important that
young peoplecontinue to havea
say in decision­making,
particularlyaround addressing
climate change and theCovid­19
recovery.
“I know withthe youth council,
theydohaveavoicewiththe
council.
‘‘Theydon’t gettomake thebig
decisions, but their voices are
heard andtheycan make a
change.”
National Youth Week runsfrom
May 9to17, with thetheme:
“We’re talking, areyou listening?”
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Option to
defer rates
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Hurunui ratepayers
struggling to pay the
fourth instalment of rates
can now apply to postpone
payment.
The council decision
will also apply to the first
instalment due next year.
The council approved
the deferment policy at its
meeting last week after
considering ways to help
people hit hard by the
Covid­19 lockdown.
Ratepayers have until
July 31 to apply.
Mayor Marie Black
urges residents
concerned about paying
their rates to reach out to
the council.
“We want ratepayers to
contact council to discuss
their situation so that we
can structure apayment
plan that works for each
individual position,’’ she
says.
The meeting, the first to
be held under level­3
protocols, began with a
video of aspecial poem to
acknowledge Anzac Day.
It was written and read
by 6­year­old Ziggy Gould
from Broomfield School,
as part of her online
learning curriculum, as
the majority of the
district’s children
continue their schooling
at home.
Stuart Smith
MP for Kaikoura
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6 North Canterbury News, May 7, 2020
In the Electoratewith
MattDoocey
MP forWaimakariri
Authorised by MattDoocey,Level1ConwayLane,188 High Street,Rangiora.
We are in this together
Last week Ireturned to Parliament as a
member of the Epidemic Response
Committee, where we heardfrom Sir
PeterGluckman, the Prime Minister’s
former chief science adviser.
Professor Gluckman spoke to the
committee about his report indicating
that those directly affected by income
loss,unemploymentorill­health will
experience ahigher rate of mental
distress.
We now know the impacts of Covid­19
have included business closures,which,
for some, have resulted in incomeloss
and unemployment.
This means thatlifting restrictions,
allowingour businesses to operate safely,
will not only protectincomesand save
jobs but could alsoprevent thousandsof
people from experiencing mental
distress.
Our local community services in
Waimakariri will be at the frontlineof
this response,soIwouldurge anyone
who has somefree timetovolunteer to do
so. We are all in thistogether.
Not only supporting our local
community services but also our local
businesses willbeimportant at this
challengingtime.
With our community’s transition to
alertlevel3,weare seeingour shops
open for safe and contactless trading, and
some residents returning to work.
Working with our local businesses,asI
have been doing over the pastfew weeks,
Iknow how important your support is
going to be for them. It is important we
continuetostay safe, heed the
restrictionsand shop local.Let’ssupport
ourbusinessestoget backontheir feet
andtradingsafely.
The chalk drawings on the pavements
andthe poppies on display on our
residents’houses on Anzac Day were
reminders that we can stand together
even during the worst of times.
Ijoined our community in making
poppies with my children and standing
togetherat6am withmyneighbours fora
moment of silence to showrespect and to
reflect on the sacrifices made by those
whocame before.
Ienjoyed being invited by CompassFM
station manager Kerry Treymane to chat
on the radioafter Ireached out by phone
to our local businessestoask them what
Icoulddoas local MP to help them. We
arelucky to havealocal radio station in
North Canterbury and Iwould liketo
thank themfor keepingour communities
connected duringthe lockdown.
My team and Ihave been working
remotely from day one, ready to connect
by phone and email to respond to our
communities’ needs.
We have helpedwith arangeofissues,
from families needing assistance to
businesses havingquestions aroundhow
they can operate. If you needhelp, please
getintouch.
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Waimakariri
Focus from Dan Gordon, Mayor
Aspecial Anzac Day
We commemorated Anzac Day on April
25. It is our national day of remembrance
for all of those who have served, are still
serving, and who paid the ultimate
sacrifice.
This year was different in that we were
not able to observe remembrance as we
normally do.
However, as we have in our daily lives,
we found away to adapt.
Ijoined the 6am moment of silence
before dawn on Anzac Day.
From my driveway, Icould hear a
bugle playing in the distance. It was very
moving. As Iwent for my daily walk I
could also see the efforts that the
community had gone to in creating
poppies on their fences and chalk
drawings on pavements.
On Facebook Isaw members of
McAlpines North Canterbury Pipe Band
and Brass Bands playing from their
homes, and neighbours watching from
their driveways.
This clearly displayed the strong
community spirit we have in our district
and, from what Ican see, this has been
echoed across New Zealand.
We can never thank those who gave the
supreme sacrifice during the world wars
and other conflicts, but this can be done
by remembering them always, and never
forgetting the supreme sacrifices made
for us so we are able to enjoy the
freedom we have today.
Poet John Maxwell Edmonds wrote:
‘‘When you go home, tell them of us and
say, for your tomorrow we gave our
today.’’
We must never forget their service.
Lest we forget.
We’ve made it through six weeks
together, but apart.
We have made it out of level 4and now
are at level 3.
Thank you to you all for playing your
part in making the lockdown successful.
While we have gone down alevel, we
still need to obey the rules to ensure we
don’t face similar restrictions in the
future.
Iwould like to acknowledge local
businesses, who have quickly updated
their business models to allow them to
operate at level 3.
Iencourage you to shop local, to show
your support, while staying safe.
When you buy local you directly
support alocal resident and play apart
in creating local jobs.
Ihave personally enjoyed getting a
takeaway coffee, and indulging in some
takeaways.
Just areminder that the council
remains here to support you, and can
help put people in contact with
organisations that will help them
through tough times.
For the most recent update on
available services, go online to
waimakariri.govt.nz/covid19 or call us on
0800 965 468.
Iwelcome contact from anyone who
needs assistance.
Email me at mayor@wmk.govt.nz, or
phone (021) 906 437. Iamhere to help.
Be kind. Stay safe. And look after one
another.
Full circulation returns: It'sgreat to be back in mailboxes
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Welcome to all of North
Canterbury.
This week we return to our
full circulation, with the North
Canterbury News returning to
mailboxes throughout the
region.
Ateam effort has ensured we
continued to publish our
newspaper each week and
delivered it to all remote rural
delivery addresses, as allowed
under lockdown rules.
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supermarkets, grocery stores,
fuel stations and dairies
during lockdown.
We are extremely grateful to
all businesses who have
supported us in our efforts to
bring local news and
advertising to our loyal
readers.
The North Canterbury News
has been the only community
paper in North Canterbury to
have published through the
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It has been ahands­on
exercise, with staff stepping
out of their usual roles to
ensure delivery of your local,
North Canterbury­based
paper.
Ihave enjoyed my trips from
Amberley, up through the
Weka Pass and Waikari to the
Hawarden Four Square each
Thursday, to ensure that part
of the world had the
opportunity to pick up apaper
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Star Media, whose parent
company, like the North
Canterbury News is Allied
Press (publisher of the Otago
Daily Times), has also helped
spread the word, with their
team helping us to deliver
papers throughout North
Canterbury.
My apologies to those who
have not managed to find a
copy, but back copies are
available via the Digital tag
under the masthead on our
website, ncnews.co.nz, if you
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want to catch up on what has
been happening across the
district.
Ihope you enjoy your read,
and, once again, thank you for
your support, news tips and
amazing photos from lockdown
through to Anzac Day.
We will continue to grow
together as life returns to some
sort of normality over the
coming weeks.
Robyn Bristow
The Editor,
North Canterbury News
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SENIORS
North Canterbury News, May 7, 2020
9
By JOANNE GUMBRELL
It is not just children who are
going on Teddy Bear hunts.
We older folk are enjoying
them, too, and as we
approached Anzac Day some
teddies were donning red
poppies.
We have such abear
hanging in our window, even
though we live in the country
in ahouse on ahill, nowhere
near the road. We have done
it for us.
February 25 seems along
time ago and in adifferent
world, when the Age­friendly
Plan was launched at a
function attended by Mayor
Dan Gordon and the Minister
for Seniors, Tracey Martin.
The Age­friendly Advisory
Group met and we had begun
our process of implementing
the plan. Then along came
Covid­19.
We all shut our doors and
stayed at home.
Our Waimakariri District
Council offices may be
closed, but staff are still
working at home.
AHelp Line has been set
up, 0800 242 411, for anyone
needing help.
Waimakariri is agreat
place to live and my
accolades go to council staff.
Madeleine Burdon from
the council’s community
team is our age­friendly
facilitator.
The current situation has
got us thinking about our Agefriendly
Plan, which may
need tweaking.
The advisory group will
meet soon via Zoom to
discuss how we can further
Age­friendly... WaimakaririDistrict Councilchief executive Jim
Palmer, left, age­friendly facilitatorMadeleine Burdon, Mayor Dan
Gordon, age­friendlyadvisory group chairwoman Joanne Grumbell,
and Seniors Minister Tracey Martinatthe Age­FriendlyPlan launch in
February.
PHOTO: FILE
progress the plan. We would
value your input. One way we
are staying connected is
digitally and we need to stay
safe here too.
Go well, be kind and stay in
your bubble.
Joanne Gumbrell is
Waimakariri Age­friendly
Advisory Group chairwoman.
Residents take lockdown in their stride
Anzactribute ... Residents show off their
Anzacprojects,which enabledthem to mark
the day in absence of the usual Poppy Day.
Residents at Woodend’s Bloomfield
Court Retirement Home had been
gracious about the Covid­19 lockdown
and the protocols required to keep them
safe, nurse manager Lyn Black says.
She says it has been apleasure to work
through the lockdown, with staff
working hard keep residents safe.
Staff allayed any anxiety residents
had and talked to them about being
caring and kind to one another.
The doors of the home were locked on
March 24 after the prime minister’s
announcement of level 4.
Residents had not seen family for
several weeks, but the home ensures
they still stay in contact through phone
calls. ‘‘We have also been supportive of
families who needed to visit to drop off
goodies. They have been able to give
their loved one awave from the front
door,’’ she says.
There was no illness in the home
which was encouraging and supported
the home’s practices. ‘‘We are not being
smug about anything, and continuing to
ensure that everyone remains well.’’
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Taking the time ... David Rea, far right, and his band Electric Temples can’t wait to get
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lookstothe future
By DAVID HILL
DavidRea says he is “humbled” that
people are talkingabout his music.
The formerRangiora High School
student releasedhis debutalbum Time in
March, just before lockdown.
Afterplaying in coverbands for years,
Davidsays it is ‘‘quite liberating releasing
my ownmusic”.
He was drawn to music fromayoung age
playing on his grandparent'spianofrom
when he was 3. First he had singing
lessons, then learned pianoand guitar.He
laterpicked up the bass guitar.
Davidstudiedcommerceand education
at the University of Canterbury, then
worked for afamily engineering business
in Rangiora for two years before deciding
to concentrate on musicfull time.
“I thought Icouldn’tmake muchmoney
from music, butIwas probably doing
better supportingmyself withmusicwhile
studying than Iwas when working.”
He enrolled at the Ara Instituteof
Canterbury’s Jazz Schoollast year, before
leaving covers band The Preservatives to
pursue his own music and forminganew
band, Electric Temples.
He earns moneyplaying gigs,asasound
engineer, working at student radio station
RDU, royaltiesfrom radio playing his
music, and selling music through iTunes
and Spotify.
Mayor casts vote in deadlock
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Finding the rightbalancebetween
protecting local amenities andproviding
for the legal rightsoffreedomcampers
has been difficult, Hurunui Mayor Marie
Blacksays.
Mrs Black was commentingaftera
council meeting last week whereshe had
to exercise her casting vote to finalise
aspects of the council’s Freedom
Camping Bylaw.
The bylaw now bans freedom camping
at Gore Bay, and restrictsthe two
freedom camping spacesonCheltenham
Street, Hanmer Springs,toself­contained
vehicles only.
Both these decisions reliedonthe
casting vote of the mayor.
‘‘Thesplit votes were reflectiveofthe
complex range of issues thatneed to be
considered,” she says.
The statusquo willremaininthe
Chisholm Crescent Car Park at Hanmer
When registeringhis songs through
Spotify,herealised he wasn’t the only
DavidRea. “I honestlythought that my
name was unique enough. Imean Rea is
normally speltRae.”
American folk singer named David Rea
performedinthe 1960s and 1970s. “Spotify
was goingtopay me his unclaimed
royalties.”
David’s musical influences are “great
lyricists”such as Bob Dylan and Bonnie
Raitt. “I’vebeen trying to write about
Covid­19 andglobal warming to give the
worldwhat thoseguys gave me.”
The songs for his debutalbumwere
written following arelationship break­up,
wherehe“went on ajourney” exploring a
fascination with time.
“Leo Tolstoy, in his book War and Peace,
describes patience and time as thetwo
most powerfulwarriors and it certainly
took alot patience to make Time.”
His single Howling Wind has 17 vocal
tracks, eight guitartracks,12keylines, a
tromboneand drums. David'ssecond
album, Phoenix,due out later thisyear, will
be “a more uplifting, rock album”.
He is also recording arock albumwith
Electric Temples and says the band can’t
wait to get back to the recordingstudio.
Electric Temples'first single, Ship Song,
whichthe bandperformed at WaiYouth's
CentreStage teen talent competition last
October,was due for release this month.
Springs, where there will be no
restrictions other than the vehicle having
to be acamper, but it does not have to be
self­contained.
The three amendments had previously
been postponed untilafter this year’s
campingseason.
The council has askedofficers to report
to the council on the feasibilityof
reviewing the locationoffreedom
campingspaces in Hanmer Springsby
August 2020.
Meanwhile, it is pleasedwith the
impactoffundingsecured from the
Ministry of Business,Innovationand
Employment’sResponsible Camping
Fund. It saysithas helped monitor
camping, rubbish bin usage, and allowed
it to putupappropriate signs about
responsiblecamping andwhere freedom
campers can stay.
The funding also allowed it to employ a
camping ambassador for the GoreBay/
Cheviot area.

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD MAY 72020
More Services Available at
Alert Level 3
As we settle into Alert Level 3 Council services are changing to respond
better tothe needs of our wider community.
Library Click and Collect Book Bags
You can now goonline or call and request a
book bag which can be collected from either our
Kaiapoi or Rangiora libraries.
Our librarians will pick aselection of books from
aspecific genre or customise abag for you. The
bags can be for preschool, primary, teenage
or adult readers and can have upto10items
including DVDs, magazines, audiobooks and CDs,
if requested.
Once you’ve placed your order staff will arrange
asafe contact-less collection from outside
the libraries.
You can fill out the form here:
libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz/about/libraryservices/services/my-book-bag
drop us an
email library@wmk.govt.nz or call 027 381
5906 or 03 311 8901.
Changes to Kerbside Recycling
Residents are being reminded to put the right
items in their yellow bin with kerbside recycling
restarting. Your yellow bin now only accepts
rigid plastic containers and bottles marked with
a1,2or 5.
• Type 1plastics include most so drink
and salad dressing bottles, meat trays and
soap bottles.
• Type 2plastics are frosted milk bottles and
cleaning containers.
• Type 5plastics include ice-cream containers,
fabric soener bottles and family sized
yoghurt tubs.
• All other plastic types need to go in the
rubbish, as well as lids and tops.
Other items that shouldn’t go in the yellow
recycling bin include takeaway coffee cups,
anything that says ‘compostable’ and any plastic
that has contained car engine oil or chemicals,
regardless of the plastic type.
Because of the machinery used atthe sorting
facility, plastic bottles and containers need to
be bigger than the size of an individual yoghurt
pottle, but smaller than three litres.
Clean cardboard, paper, aluminium cans, metal
tins, glass bottles and jars are the only nonplastic
items that should go in the yellow bin.
Other Alert Level 3Changes
You will see more of our contractors out and
about across the District as infrastructure
projects and maintenance work restarts.
Facilities like playgrounds, skate parks, dog
parks, tennis courts and sports areas remain
closed. Please don’tuse these facilities and
make sure your kids don’t either.
If you are unsure what services are available
in the District at Alert Level 3pop on to our
website and find out waimakariri.govt.nz/
covid-19
Please stay home, follow the rules, be kind
and take care of each other.
Upcoming Meetings
Meetings will be livestreamed on the
Council website and agendas will be
available online two working days
before the meeting.
• Audit &Risk Committee
Tuesday 19 May at 9.30am
• Utilities &Roading Committee
Tuesday 19 May at 4pm
• Council Dra Annual Plan
Deliberations
Tuesday 26 May at 9am
• Council Dra Annual Plan
Deliberations (Continuation Day)
Wednesday 27 May at 9am.
Sarah Nichols
Governance Manager
We are here to help. You can contact us
in anumber of ways:
• Rangiora Service Centre
office@wmk.govt.nz, 0800 965 468
• Orsearch for us on facebook
@WaimakaririDistrictCouncil
• Try our online options waimakariri.govt.nz/
services/online-services
• Snap Send Solve App.
There’s been an
important change…
Your yellow bin now only accepts rigid plastic
containers and bottles marked with a1,2or 5.
We canall
slow thespread
We all need to work together if we want to slow the spread
of COVID-19. Unite against the virus now.
All other plastic needs to go in the rubbish along with
tops and lids.
Check the bottom ofthe container for atriangle with a
number in it. Ifthere is no number, or if you’re in doubt–
throw it out.
Be kind. Check-in
on theelderly
or vulnerable
Washing and
drying your hands
killsthe virus
Coughorsneeze
into your elbow
Stay home
if youare sick
waimakariri.govt.nz/rethinkrubbish
Find out moreat
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NEWS
12 North Canterbury News, May 7, 2020
Pam to take helm at Lions
Pam Harvey is taking over the reinsofthe
Amberley Lions Club,becoming the first
female presidentofthe clubsincethe
inception of the movement 43 yearsago.
Pam, the president­elect,takes over the
office officiallyatthe end of Juneata
change­over evening.
She saysitisabig step
forward for the clubwhichhas
only had membership for
womenfor about the past four
or fiveyears.
She is joined by Helen
Lodge, who is the club
secretary, and GillianLoomes,
the treasurer.
‘‘I don’t seebeing awoman as
abig challenge. It is anatural
progression.
‘‘Leadership rolesgoto
members who have particular
expertiseand show leadership
whether they are awoman or aman,’’ says
Pam.
Pam, who taught in Amberley before
heading to Christchurch,moved back to
Amberley because she wantedtoget outof
Feds delay annual meeting
Federated Farmers North Canterbury's
annual meeting has been postponed
until spring.
President Cameron Henderson says
his executive committee considered
holding it online, but as this year is the
province's 75th anniversary, it opted to
hold off until later in the year.
The annual meeting and celebrations
were due to be held on Friday, May 8, in
Waipara.
“It’s pretty difficult to celebrate
anything at the moment.
‘‘Everyone just needs to focus on
Pam Harvey
the cityand back into agood­sized
community which she could contribute to.
‘‘I yearnedtobebackhere and to
participate in acommunity. Ilove working
in teams for thegreater goodand the
camaraderie.
‘‘WhenIwent to the city Ipromised
myself it was justfor alittle
while,’’ she says.
But it was 20­odd years
before she came back home.
Pam’scity job was fulltime,
with alot of responsibility, and
whileshe belonged to afew
organisations, shedid nothave
alot of spare time to commit to
them.
‘‘This is the first service club
Ihave been apart of. Ichose it
for thatreason because serving
acommunity is something I
have wantedtodofor along
time.’’
She has beenamemberofthe club for
three and halfyears.
The clubhas 47 members, and would
welcome anyonewantedtojoin.
themselves, on their own health and
their farm's health.”
The delay will also give the executive
committee extra time to lock in a
successor to Mr Henderson as he begins
the final year of his three­year term.
The North Canterbury Rural Support
Trust is going ahead with its annual
meeting on May 12 using Zoom, with
chairman Andy Munro standing down.
“We're going to make it fairly short
and sweet, and when we get to alert
level 2wewill look at having aface­toface
meeting,” Mr Munro says.
The Widest Music Variety
New approach ... Sustainable resource educators LesleyOttey, owner of Eco Educate,
and Justin Fletcher,during the OhokaGardenTour and Fete last November. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
Lesley has arethink
By SHELLEY TOPP
The need to find new income to offset
the financial impactofCovid ­19
restrictions has led Eco Educate owner
Lesley Otteytoanew global audience.
EcoEducatespecialisesin
sustainable resource education. Lesley
worksalongside councils in
Waimakariri and Ashburton,providing
hands­onworkshops for hundreds of
preschool, primary schooland high
school pupilsacross Canterbury.
‘‘When we hit level 2(of the lockdown)
my preschool visits were cancelled and
then the schools followed.
‘‘It has been areal rollercoaster ride.
Itravel all over Canterbury interacting
with hundreds of students each week
and Ididn’twant to put anyone at risk,
so Iknew Iwould need to rethinkmy
entire business plan in order to survive.”
Afterseeing pages of bookings being
deleted in her work diary, Lesley
decided to take afresh look at her
business.
She discovered Outschool, an online
video­learning marketplacefounded in
the United States for primary and high
school students.The programme
connects students and parents with
teacherswho provide lessons in their
chosen subject in exchange for a
payment for each class.
‘‘I realised that theydidn’thave any
environmental educators on the site and
thought Imight as well give it agoasthe
service has expandedfrom the USA to
Canada and the UK, and is now launching
in Australia and New Zealand.
“It is verypopularamong the homeschoolingcommunity,
so Iamkeen to
see where it takes me. By being forced to
go outside my comfort zone andgetting
into the cornersofmybusiness and
shaking it apart, Ihavediscovered new
opportunities which will continue to
complement my existing business
regardless of whathappens.
‘‘I have had the chance to rethink how
Idoalot of things and Iamreally open
to new ideas.”
Lesley hopes to resume onsite
workshops later this year.
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Issue 184 May 2020
Supporting KaikōuraHealth
MainPower has teamed up with the MāiaHealth Foundation to deliver agame
changing project that willbenefitthe peopleofNorth Canterbury.A$22,000donation
willcontributetowards astateofthe artultrasound machine for Kaikōura Health.
This means thatKaikōura residents will have access to crucial acute ultrasound
scanning andmorerapid diagnosticassessments.
Kaikōura Healthprovidesthe only 24/7 health care betweenAmberley and Blenheim
and serves both its own rural community and the hundreds of thousands of tourists
that visitthe region each year and whotravel alongStateHighway One.
KaikōuraHealth’spreviousultrasoundmachine wasabasic portable machine, and
deemed ‘notfitforpurpose’, which meant its uses were very limited. Manypatients
had to be referred to Christchurch for the high-quality ultrasound examining they
required.
MainPower Chief Executive Andy Lester said,“It waseasy for us to understand the
benefit it would provide. Given what Kaikōurahas been throughover thepast few
years, itwould have been difficult for them to come up with the funds,when they’ve
already hadtodosomuch forthemselves.This is agreatway for us to makesure
we’recontinuing to provide extrasupport to thecommunity and our staff in thearea,
over andabove providingthem withasafe,secureand reliable electricity network.”
Formore information, visit maiahealth.org.nz.
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ELECTRICITY
When doing DIYaround the home,always
think aboutelectricity. Usearesidual
currentdevice (RCD) whenusingelectrical
appliances outdoors.Dial beforeyou dig
to check forundergroundcablesand call
MainPower to get afree safety isolation
if you are working nearservice mains or
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Kaikōura GP, DrAndrea Judd using the
new ultrasound machine on CDHB Medical
RadiationTechnologist Amy Hislop.
COVID-19
response
As an essentialservice provider,
MainPower is responsible for maintaining
asecure supply of electricity to North
Canterbury.AtCOVID-19AlertLevel
3, all plannedoutages willproceed as
scheduled. We recognise outages may be
difficult for some customerstomanage,
however our priorityisensuring we can
maintain asafeand reliable supply of
electricity throughoutthe network.
Please do not approach ourteams while
they areworking as we have strict safety
guidelinesin placetomaintainthe health
and wellbeingofour team and the
community.
If your property willbeaffected by a
planned power outage, you willreceive
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electricity retailer.You can also check the
MainPower website for alist of upcoming
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RURAL LIFE
14 North Canterbury News, May 7, 2020
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Governmentpolicies around freshwater, climate
change,and native biodiversity are simply not fit for
purpose, suggestsRural Advocacy Network
chairman Jamie McFadden.
The current crisis we are
navigating is agood
opportunity to re­evaluate how
the Government works with,
and for,one of New Zealand’s
mostcritical industries.
It was not that longago that
governments provided
financialincentives for
farmers to maximise land
development and production
by clearingnative bush and
draining wetlands.
Subsidies included fertiliser,
supplementary minimum
prices and the well­known
skinny sheep scheme.
The more stock afarm could
carry, the more afarmer got
paid. Great for thebank
balance, but not so good for the
environment.
Towards the end of the
subsidy era of the 1970s to
1980s, farmerswere breaking
rankfrom the production­atall­costs
model.
Manystarted to recognise
the value of retaining native
bushand wetlands on their
farms. With thischange in
attitude,the landsustainability
Catchment Board system
flourished. Tailored farm
plans that integrated
conservation, erosion control
and farmingbecamethe norm.
Today, many hillcountry
farmers arestillimplementing
the environmental actions
from these plans put in place
more than 40 years ago.
Complementing the
Catchment Board system was
another farmer­led initiative,
the QEIITrust, established in
1977. Today, thereare 4608
covenants totalling187,202
hectares, and demand from
farmers continuestogrow.
As testament to the efforts of
farmers, arecentstudy by the
University of Canterbury
revealed 2.4 million hectares of
indigenous vegetation remains
on sheepand beeffarms.
Farming andconservation can
co­exist.
The positiveenvironmental
attitude change amongfarmers
has acceleratedinthe past 10
years across all primary
sectors. The LandcareTrust
has helped establish farmerdrivencommunity
catchment
groupsthroughout the country,
including23inthe past three
years covering most of the
Southland region.
Today,Waikato has more
than 40 environmental action
groupsacrossits region.
Individual initiativesare on
the increase —thousands of
projects restoringwetlands,
fencing and planting
waterways,and protecting
nativebush.
Our SouthIslandeast coast
hill country district of Hurunui
Jamie McFadden ... ‘‘There are also challenges, the biggest being
the government’s environmental policies around freshwater,
climate change, and indigenous biodiversity.’’
PHOTO: FILE
has manyfarmer­led
environmental initiatives
including an erosiontree
planting projectinvolving
morethan 70 farmers; one of
the largest Landcare groupsin
the country; the recently
formed Hurunui Biodiversity
Trust and AmuriRange
WildingTree Trust; and
hundredsofprivateinitiatives.
The local council has taken a
hands­off approachto
regulation, preferring to
encourageand support its
rural communitytotake the
lead in addressing
environmental issues.
Looking forward, thereare
many chances to build on this
nationwide momentum as part
of the recovery fromCovid­19.
Farmers and the
Department of Conservation
are spending millions on pest
control programmes.
Continued Page 15
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RURAL LIFE
farmers’ goodwill
From Page 14
Findingenoughlabour resourceisa
struggle and projectssuch as wilding
conifercontrol,predator trapping and
native restoration projects are obvious
examples for job opportunities. An
advantage of these types of environmental
projects is they can be rolled out quickly.
However, there are also challenges, the
biggestbeing the government’s
environmental policies around
freshwater, climate change, and
indigenous biodiversity.
All havefailed to recognise the positive
attitudechange among New Zealand
farmers and the need to have the buy­in of
those people subject to the regulations.
Undereach policy, farmers who have done
the most to look after the natural
environment face the greatestpenalties.
The Indigenous Biodiversity policy, as
proposed, undermines the goodwillofour
most conservation­mindedfarmers,turns
indigenous biodiversityinto aliability,and
is adisincentive for farmers to be
proactive in environmentalactions.
Districtcouncils have raised concerns
about the significant cost implications, the
inflexible one­size­fits­all requirements,
and the reduced likelihood of
environmental benefits. Acommonview is
that this policy is backward­looking rather
than forward­thinking.
Recently,there have been calls for the
government’s environmentalpolicies to be
deferred for fearsthey will hinder our
economic recovery from Covid­19.
We believe rather than be deferred,
these policies are not fit for purpose and
shouldbetaken back to the drawingboard.
Farmers should continuethe
momentum to proactively address
environmentalissues while advocating for
policies that enable the farming of the
future,rewarding best practice and not
repeating the mistakes of the past.
Over the past 50 years farmers have
proven they are, under the right policy
framework, prepared to embrace and
investinenvironmentalactionsas
custodians of theland. New Zealand is at
acritical juncture in ourenvironmental
journeyand we need alegislative
framework that supportsand empowers
our farmers to continuetolead the world
in environmentally sustainable farming.
Jamie McFadden is an environmental
consultant who undertakes riparian,
wetland, native bush and erosion control
projects for landowners. He chairs the
RuralAdvocacy Network, based in
Canterbury, representingrural people and
businesses on awide rangeofissues.
WINTHROP DESIGN &CONSTRUCTION
North Canterbury News, May 7, 2020
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Diversifying. .. Drew Parkinson, left, and business partner Joshua Pirika­Coburn have
used the lockdown to chart the next chapter for their business, Winthrop Design and
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Drew says Winthrop had been looking
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Covid­19hadforcedits handto diversify.
“Intheleaduptolockdown we had
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business. That reallyjust gave us the
pushwe neededtochange things up.”
They have used the time over
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‘‘Wewantedtocome outofthis andhit
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With backgroundsinboth civiland
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74 Topps Road
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On aquiet cul-de-sac in ahighly sought-after pocket of
Rangiora, this solid home represents awonderful
opportunity for astute purchasers totake several steps
up the property ladder. Presented in immaculate
condition throughout after extensive modernising, this
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View By Appointment
Aaron Clark
Mobile 027 873 5121
Office 03 313 8022
aaronc@pb.co.nz
BY NEGOTIATION
Spectacular Views $255,000
WEB ID RL74936
OXFORD
587a Domain Road
Five, quality four hectare blocks, situated on aquiet tar
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VIEW By Appointment
4
2
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TENDER
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
Entry level equestrian $430,000
WEB ID RL74616
OXFORD
476 Bush Road
This attractive 4ha lifestyle block is situated on peaceful
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concrete floor shed with loose boxes as well as atack
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well as sheep-yards and aconcrete wash down area.
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VIEW By Appointment
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Maurice Newell
Mobile 027 240 1718
Office 03 310 6471
mauricen@pb.co.nz
Hamish Anderson
Mobile 027 678 8888
Office 03 310 6471
hamisha@pb.co.nz
Live the Lifestyle $499,000
WEB ID RL73406
LOBURN
127 Smarts Road
This fantastic entry-level lifestyle property boasts
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Maurice Newell
Mobile 027 240 1718
Office 03 310 6471
mauricen@pb.co.nz
3
Hamish Anderson
Mobile 027 678 8888
Office 03 310 6471
hamisha@pb.co.nz
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Mobile 021 308 202
Office 03 310 6471
leighm@pb.co.nz
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NEWS &CLASSIFIEDS
18 North Canterbury News, May 7, 2020
Student volunteers
off to supermarket
The Student Volunteer Army (SVA)
has returned to Waimakariri to
support the Covid­19 response.
Student volunteershave takenover
the grocery deliveryservice,in
partnershipwith Rangiora and
Kaiapoi New Worlds, says Cr Kirstyn
Barnett,who has been liaising with
the SVA.
The SVAlaunched anational
volunteer response to support the
vulnerable following the Covid­19
outbreak,including agrocery
delivery service.
As of lastFriday,the SVA was
working with 38 storesnationwide,
with more than 3000volunteers
signedup.
The SVAsays the service is
available to those overthe age of 65,
the medically vulnerable,essential
workers, and anyone who needs it
because of personal circumstances.
Orderscan be made onlineatshop.
sva.org.nz or by calling0800005902.
Volunteers visit the New World
supermarket the nextday to
complete the order, which is
delivered contactlessly to the
customer’sdoor within 48 hours.
There is a$6delivery fee.
Anyonewho wants to volunteer can
go to sva.org.nz and scrolldown to the
“I want to volunteer” button.
All volunteers are screened. They
do not havetobeastudent.
Pets
BICHON HOMESTAY
for smaller dogs. We look
after your dog in our home.
"No kennels". Phone today
03 314 6110.
Livestock
TEXEL ROMNEY cross
ewe hoggets suitable for
breeding /lifestyle blocks.
Phone 021 626 449 or 03
385 4966.
TEXEL ROMNEY cross
ram hoggets suitable for
breeding. Ph 021 626 449
or 03 385 4966.
Stock Feed
BALEAGE 50 medium
squares, good quality, $50
each. Phone 027 739 1218.
Gardening
GARDEN heges cut to
perfection. Tree & arbor
work. Also spraying. Free
quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or
021 111 4322.
Firewood
FIREWOOD dry split pine
2cum $180 plus cones and
delivery, ph 027 739 1218.
$95M3, Dry firewood. Ph /
Text 027 335 3189,
sales@thefirewoodmerchant.co.nz
GUM 3m3 $340, 6m3
$640 dry. Free Delivery
Rangiora/Amberley. Small
cut gum special rate 3m3
$280, 6m3 $530 (limited
supply). Ph: 03 312 9394,
027 919 8074 or email:
lifestyleworx@amuri.net.
Within reach ... Student Volunteer
Army member Sam Barnett reaches
for groceries in Kaiapoi New World last
week.
PHOTO: KIRSTYN BARNETT
Wanted To Buy
FORESTRY plantations
and shelter belts wanted for
export and local market.
Please ph 029 773 1001.
For Sale
HONEY 4kg bucket
cooking honey, $30 special.
Available at Gracebrook,
Amberley. Telephone 03
314 7076.
Situations Wanted
ACCOUNTANT with
wide ranging experience
and dependable work ethics
looking for work in or
around North Christchurch
/Canterbury. Part­time preferred
but all opportunities
considered. Enquiries welcome
to 027 339 5850 or 03
548 8622. Thank you.
Keep up to date -view us
online at www.ncnews.co.nz
Public Notices
Tiromoana Bush Walkway
Transwaste Canterbury Ltd are pleased to advise
that the Tiromoana Bush walkway on Mt Cass Rd at
Waipara, will re-open on Friday 8May.
Transwaste however remind all potential users to
ensure they fully comply with the current Level
3 lockdown procedures, including the following
general guidelines:
•Itisfor low-risk activities
•A2-metre social distance is maintained
•Personal contact is limited to yourbubble, and
•Any associated travel is kept local
The Mt Cass walkway will remain closed at this
time, however.
Further provisions related to the re-opening of the
walkway, can be found by visiting the Transwaste
website –you are encouraged to view these before
embarking on your walk.
www.transwastecanterbury.co.nz
-orbycalling 0800 87 26 79
2275615
Vouchers
for food
bought
Foodvouchers
totalling $5000are
being distributed to
Rangiorafamilies
who are finding it
tough makingends
meetdue to the Covid­
19 lockdown.
RangioraRotary
president Dorothy
Stewartsays the
lockdown has
stretched the incomes
of manyfamilies
withinthe Rangiora
community,and the
clubisreachingout to
themtooffer a
helping hand.
‘‘Foodvouchers will
be avery welcome
addition to family
budgets.’’
The fundsfollowa
successful
application by the
clubtothe Covid­19
Community
Awarenessand
Preparedness Fund.
Schools, police,
foodbanks and
medicalcentres will
be approached to
identify familiesin
need.
Public Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR
OFF-LICENCE
Section 101,Sale
and Supply of
AlcoholAct 2012
Barkshire Ltd has made
application to the District
Licensing Committee at
Rangiora for the issue of
an OffLicence in respectof
the premises situated at 16
Southbrook Rd, Rangiora
known as Liquorland
Southbrook.
The general nature ofthe
business conducted under
the licenceisbottlestore.
The days on which and the
hours during which alcohol
is sold under the licence
are 8am -10pm Monday
-Sunday, excluding Good
Friday, Easter Sunday,
Christmas day & before
1pm AnzacDay.
The application may be
inspected during ordinary
office hours at the office
of the Waimakariri District
LicensingCommittee at 215
HighStreet, Rangiora.
Any person who is entitled
to object and who wishes
to object to the issue of
the licence may, no later
than 15working days after
the date ofthe publication
of this notice, file anotice
in writing of the objection
with the Secretary of
the Waimakariri District
Licensing Committee at
PrivateBag 1005, Rangiora.
No objection to the issue
of alicence may be made
in relation toamatter other
than amatter specified in
section 105(1) of the Sale
and Supply of Alcohol Act
2012.
This isthe first publication
of thisnotice.
Public Notices
RESTRICTED FIRE
SEASON REVOKED TO AN
OPEN FIRE SEASON
Fireand EmergencyNew Zealand revokes the
season:
• Those lands encompassed by the
Christchurch City Council (including
BanksPeninsula),SelwynDistrict
Council; and
• Those lands encompassedbythe
Hurunui andWaimakariri District
Councils
effectivefrommidnight Saturday 2May
2020.
BruceJanes
North Canterbury
David Stackhouse
Area Commander
ChristchurchMetro
David Berry
Area Commander
Canterbury
To check theseason statusfor yourlocation
pleasevisit www.checkitsalright.nz
or call 0800 658 628
available on
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As of 24 th March2020our Rangioraand Amberley offices are closed due to the
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Public Notices
WarMemorial Hall
1AlbertStreet, Rangiora 7400
PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440
www.bsnc.org.nz
Covid -19 and maintaining asafe space for all
Dear Clients and prospective clients,
•Weremain open and ready to provide you with
budgeting supportand advice.
•However,the way we provide this service will be a
little different to normal.
•Wewon’t be abletocome to your home or meet face
to face.
•Wewon’t be able to see walk-in clients.
•PLEASE call us on 03 313 3505 and we’ll contact
you as soon as we can.
•We’ll contact you by phone, mobile, text or email.
•Wewill trytocontinue advocating on your behalf with
WINZ, banks, creditors etc.
•Wewill attempt to work with all the other agencies and
food banks and trytodeliver all our normal services.
Phone: 03 313 3505
(please leave amessage and we’ll get back to you)
Email: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz
Monday to Thursday
09:00 am to 4:00 pm
However,
•Ifyou cannot wait to talk with us please call the
MoneyTalks helpline on 0800 345 123 as they are
open 64 hours aweek
Budgeting Services North Canterbury Inc., gratefully
acknowledges the support of:
Ministry of Social Development, Oranga Tamariki -
Ministry for Children and the Rātā Foundation.
Affiliated member of: The National Building Financial
Capability Charitable Trust
Registered Charity Number: CC10710
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CLASSIFIEDS, TRUSTED TRADES &PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
North Canterbury News, May 7, 2020
Cars Wanted
CASH 4CARS
and 4WD'S
Phone
Automotive
Parts
03 313 7216
Personal
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Trade&Services
2202068
AFFORDABLE concrete
cutting with quality and
removal work. Free quotes.
No job too small. Ph 027
442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052
or A/H 03 359 4605.
BRIAN’S Tree Services.
Tree felling, topping,
shaping, firewood cut, rubbish
removed, stump grinding,
branch chipping.
Affordable rates. Phone 03
327 5505 or 021 124 4894.
CARPENTER / Painter
specialisinginalterations &
renovations, repairs &
maintenance,35plus years,
experienced licenced
builder. Telephone Trevor
313 5013 or 027 431 1864.
Trade&Services
DRESSMAKING Bev’s
Sew Good Services. For all
your alterations, repairs,
dressmaking, curtains.
Phone 327 5535.
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.
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. Ph0800 873 336.
PAINTER, qualified local
professional, Int / Ext,
roofs, wallpaper. Call or txt
Corban 027 846 5035.
DECORATORS
Lilybrook Decorators. Now
semi­retired looking for
those odd jobs. Phone
Gordon 027 430 2938.
CHIMNEY SWEEP ­
Winter’s coming!!! Time to
service your fire. From $80
+ gst single storey. 0800
SWEEP MEor021 0277
1927.
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. Ph 027 318 4400.
Automotive &Recovery
Trade&Services
PLASTIC WELDING
North Canterbury specialist.
All plastic &fibreglass
repairs. Telephone James
021 180 5103.
PAINT & wallpaper
services. Wayne Bryant.
Exterior, interior. Qualified
tradesman. Free quotes. Ph
313 5337 or 027 654 4568.
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.
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.
RANGIORA Rubbish
Removal and RRR skips.
Wheelie bins any frequency
and skips from 1.5 cube to
9cube. Skips and wheelie
bins for any use, rubbish,
greenwaste, building sites
or just cleanups. Give us a
phone call 313 6957 or for
skips 021 313 255.
SCREEN PRINTING.
For all your printing
requirements. T­shirts,
Hoodies, Hi­Vis vests and
polos, Overalls, Caps etc.
Please phone Heather 03
313 0261 or email
heather.norstar@gmail.com.
Builder
Trade&Services
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.
VALUATION ­
Specialising in North Canterbury.
Contact Geoff at
Maxwell Valuation. Phone
03 310 8541 or email
geoff@maxval.co.nz.
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.
PAINTERS
Reg Tradesman
Interior,exterior.
North Canterbury Painters
specialising in decorating for
over 65 at adiscount rate.
Free quotes.
Covering Nth Canty,Oxford,
Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley.
Robin Driver 03 327 7899
or 027 432 3520 1859949
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
Log Fires
Pellet Fires
Heat Pumps
Sales
Service
Installations
Free Quotes
03 343 1651
472 Blenheim Rd
www.heatstore.co.nz
House &Garden
Property services Ltd
Tree and hedge trimming
Stump grinding
Tree removal
Gardening
Landscaping
CALL us021 405 277
Trade &Services
DENTURE CLINIC
19
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
SEPTIC TANK
CLEANING
Bill’s Liquid
Waste
You dump it...
Blair pumps it...
Blair Tavendale
Ph 03 314 9371
0275 379-694
2225862
ANTHONY SYMONDS
Forall your painting &
plastering requirements
Local with 30 years
experience
All workmanship
Guaranteed.
Phone 021 344 023
2220615
Butchery
2070788
• WOF Cars &Trailers
• Vehicle Servicing &
Repairs
• Tyres &Punctures
• Jump Starts
•
Towing &Salvage
• Courtesy Car Available
Ph Aaron Rowlands
0272 588 366
13 Stone Eyre Place,
Swannanoa
Eftpos available Mon –Fri 8am –5pm, Sat 9am –1pm
Construction &Concrete
RANGIORA
DENTURE CLINIC
Garry WMechen
Registered Clinical DentalTechncian
Phone (03) 313-9192
38a Ashley Street, Rangiora
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
All Construction & Concrete Work
•Driveways, patios &paths
•Bridges and Culverts
•Floors, foundations
•Sheds and buildings
•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes
•Silage pits, effluent ponds
•Excavation and cartage
•Precast concrete
•Insulated panels
Daryl Power
027 230 9401
concretepower@scorch.co.nz
www.concretepower.co.nz
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Plumbing
For all
general
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Discounts for over
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Fast friendly service
All work guaranteed
Aaron McCartney
Certifying Plumber
Cell 027 366 9091
A/H 03 310 2137
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CASH PAID FOR SCRAP
•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm
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MAINLAND
METALS LTD
Ph (03)338 7000
Mike0274 818544 •Robbie 0274818 027
Locally owned and operated
1902273
Allan Pethig
For all your electrical needs. Residential &Commercial
Phone 03 313 7144
027 432 1534
Fax 03 313 2144
rgrantelectrical@gmail.com
PO Box 69, Rangiora
Electrician
2269511
Plastering
“Specialists in all aspects of plastering
from traditional to modern”
• Stucco finishes
• Exterior and interior • Foundations
• Landscape walls • Insurance work
No job too small,
free quotes.
Ph 021 193 2073
Windows &Doors
WINDOW MARKETPLACE
•New &Used
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•Windows &Doors
8am-5pmWeekdays
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215 Waltham Rd,Sydenham
Ph (03) 3796159 info@windowmarket.co.nz
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