North Canterbury News: May 14, 2020

Thursday,May 14,2020 | Issue896 | www.starnews.co.nz 

Mollie’srecycling legacy 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Mollie Anderson was apioneer in 

recycling. Her leadership, 

contribution, passionand 

dedicationtowaste minimisation 

in Amberley and beyond was 

inspirational. 

Mrs Anderson’s enthusiasmfor 

the recycling andwaste industry 

overthreedecades was well 

known throughout New Zealand, 

withmany localgovernment 

politicians familiar withher 

name and nononsenseattitude. 

Mrs Anderson, who died 

recently at her home in 

Broomfield, aged 91, saw waste 

minimisation as an obligationto 

preserve our fragile 

environment, whileatthe same 

time sustaining alifestyleto 

which we haveall become 

accustomed. 

She started arecycling 

operation in Amberley with a 

groupoflocals in theearly 1980s, 

when concernsabout the future 

of landfills began to gain traction. 

She and her helpersaccepted, 

sorted and disposedofrecycling 

materials on Saturday mornings, 

initially fromthe old fire station, 

but lateratthe council depot in 

Carters Road and the adjoining 

Frewsblock, over which anew 

street now runs,named in her 

honour. 

Mrs Andersonwas blunt with 

her messages to anyone who did 

not fall into linewith her 

thinking: ‘‘Ifwetrulyaspiretobe 

greenand clean, there is agreat 

deal of work to be done.’’ 

She was afounder of the 

Amberleyand District Residents’ 

Association, whichran Hurunui 

Recycling. 

As an active volunteer, Mrs 

Anderson recognised the need to 

instil goodrecycling practices in 

people from averyyoung age, 

and wrotefour children’s books 

Mollie Anderson ... The recycling stalwart has died at the age of 91. 

on waste minimisation. 

She hosted school toursat 

Hurunui Recycling and, withher 

husband, Andrew, worked 

tirelessly on waste minimisation 

tools to help achieve it, as well as 

findingmarkets for recyclables. 

The recyclingshop became a 

muchloved destinationfor many 

in the district who tookhome 

many treasures. As they left, 

more would be dropped off. 

Afriend and coworker for 

many years, EsmayEllis,said 

Mrs Anderson was atenacious, 

amazing ladywho,aspartofa 

group,made recycling happenin 

the region. 

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‘‘Shewas veryintelligent.She 

did the paperwork and we did 

the hardwork.She was good at 

her job and we all got on well 

together.’’ 

Continued Page 2 

MattDoocey MP forWaimakariri 

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Library offers wealth 

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The world is youroyster with alibrary 

card and PIN number at the local 

Hurunui library. 

Gone are the days of it justgiving you 

access to borrow books. 

By going online,particularlyover the 

past few weeks when the physical 

library doors have been shut due to 

Covid19 protocols,the doorsto 

everything elsehave been open. Library 

members have been able to watch 

movies, look up their ancestry,read 

magazinesand newspapers from around 

the world, or borrow an ebookor 

eAudiobook. 

District librarian MarkO’Connell says 

the library community can also run their 

own book club by sharing their viewson 

booksthey have enjoyed. 

The library is also rich in resources 

for students researching school projects, 

doinghomework,and seeking 

information while learning fromhome. 

Mr O’Connell saysKanopy, amovie 

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Bunnings looks at closure 

Bunnings Rangiora is earmarked to 

close. It is oneofseven stores that 

Bunnings Warehouse proposes to 

close. Staff have been informed. 

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey says 

his heart goes out to employeesofthe 

business who learned of the proposal 

on Tuesday. 

‘‘I am disappointedatthe announcement,which 

will leave families in our 

community hurting. Unfortunately, we 

are likelytosee more of this,’’ he says. 

‘‘I know from working with our 

businesses overthe past few weeks that 

the impacts of Covid19 have included 

business closures,income losses and 

unemployment. There are goingtobe 

people in our communitywho aregoing 

to need our support.’’ 

He says it is vital thatthe community 

backs businesses.‘‘I urge everyone to 

shoplocal.Our support is going to be 

importantfor businessestorecover. 

‘‘Business owners and employers, 

and their employees, are allmembers 

of our community. They are our 

neighboursand they are us.’’ 

He says local job losseswill put pressureonlocal 

communityservices. ‘‘I 

ask anyone who cansupport our frontlinecommunity 

groupsinany way to 

please do so. We’re all in thistogether.’’ 

Legacy for 

community 

From Page1 

IanTaylor,alongtimefriend of thefamily,says 

MrsAndersonwas astalwart of theAmberley 

andDistrict Residents’ Association,and gave 

advicetopeople throughout NewZealand who 

sought her experienced counsel. 

‘‘She alwayshad an opinion and there was 

always agoodchat to be had, andnot justabout 

rubbish. 

‘‘Alot of local people were employed and 

Mollie hadastrong socialistethic. 

‘‘Mollie andEsmay didn’t get anythingfor the 

hourstheydid,but theydid paypeopletowork 

for them,’’hesays. 

Marriedin1953,Mrs Andersondied justtwo 

daysshort of celebrating her 67thwedding 

anniversary withAndrew. 

Shewas arespected teacher at St Margaret’s 

College inChristchurch,where she was the 

infant mistress,beforereturning to their 

Amberley farm, which they bought in 1974. 

She was involved with the Brackenfield Hunt, 

helping organise itscentenary celebration in 

1984. 

‘‘She loved to be involved in acommittee, 

ringing up and bossingeveryone about,’’ says 

Ian, whose association withthe Andersons 

began in 1975 when the couple ran asmall 

engineering business on their farm, making 

small vehiclesfor farmers. 

‘‘Molliegot involved helping withthe book 

work andsometimesinthe workshop,’’hesays. 

Mrs Anderson alsowroteabookinthe 1960s 

aboutvintage cars. 

Andrew Anderson is thelast remaining 

founding memberofthe national Vintage Car 

Club. When they married,Molliebecamethe 

editorofthe club’s BeadedWheels magazine. 

They left their farm‘‘on the hill’’ in 2008and, 

forthepast 12 years,lived on asmall vineyard 

propertyatthe endofMound Road. 

Mollie wasbornatKakaPoint,near 

Balclutha. SheissurvivedbyAndrewand son, 

Julian. 

Amemorial gathering is planned when 

Ministry of Healthguidelines permit. 

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Mayor Dan Gordon's column (North 

Canterbury News,May 7) in regard to parkandride 

and also the Environment 

Canterbury rates rise. 

Dan is completely correct in saying that 

parkandrideshould be put off for at least 

12 months. 

Ithink it should not even go ahead at all, 

as it would be awhite elephant and will 

never work.What are the councillors 

thinking? 

As for ECan, what an absolute disgrace in 

this uncertain time that they are asking for 

a9.8 percent increase in rates. How rude in 

asking for arates rise of this scale. 

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Dismay over riverside dumping 


Rubbish dumped off 

stopbanks along the Ashley 

River behind the Rangiora 

Racecourse is ‘‘outrageous 

stupidity’’, alocal resident 

says. 

One huge dump last week 

of whiteware and household 

plastic was ‘‘criminal’’ and 

the laststraw for the resident 

who runs alongthe 

stopbanks every day. 

It is apopular area for 

recreation and she is joined 

by other runners,aswell as 

peoplewalkingand biking. 

The woman, who asked not 

to be named, tookher 

concerns aboutthe latest 

dump of rubbish directlytoa 

company whom she traced 

from siftingthrough the pile. 

She also rang the 

Waimakariri District 

Council, and Environment 

Canterbury (ECan). 

Afew days later the 

rubbish had disappeared. 

‘‘It is not acceptable. There 

is an astonishing amount of 

stuffbeing dumped around 

there. 

‘‘It is suchabeautiful area 

Hanmer pools to reopen by end of month 


The Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and 

Spa will reopen on May 26. 

Generalmanager GraemeAbbot says 

the pools are avital component of the 

wellbeing of HanmerSprings and getting 

themopen as soon as possible would 

helpdrawvisitors to thetown and its 

businesses. 

Openingwas alsoimportant in 

providing socialand mentalinteraction 

for its staff, on the backof18staff being 

maderedundant, includingthreefrom 

Artisan Spa, off site in the village. 

Mr Abbot says123 people are 

employed at the pools,but somehad 

already leftatthe end of the busy 

summer season. 

Those remaining were already starting 

to filter back, and management was hard 

at work crunching thenumberstosee 

how to manage thosevisiting the pools at 

any one time. 

He says the reality is the complex 

won’t make anymoney initially. 

The Level2Covid19 protocols meant 

numbers would havetobelimitedto 

provide distancing. 

However, it was all part of rebuilding 

and so peaceful. 

‘‘Tosee something like that 

is horrifying,’’ she says. 

There was absolutelyno 

excuse for the company, or 

one of its employees, to 

dumprubbishinthe 

beautifulcountryside, 

particularlywhen the 

Rangiora Transfer Station 

was open, she said. 

‘‘Most of it was recyclable, 

and that can be dropped off 

for nothing.’’ 

She says the amountof 

illegal dumping has 

increased sincethe 

lockdownand the easing of 

restrictions seen at alert 

level 3. 

The area is becoming 

‘‘completelylittered’’, she 

says. The area had been 

beautified with alot of 

nativesplanted and apicnic 

table installed. 

‘‘Itnow looks more 

inhabitedwhich helps,and a 

rubbishbin has been put in 

at the picnic area,’’ she says. 

She hopes this might 

encourage peopletostop 

dumping theirrubbish in the 

areaand ruining the 

environmentfor others. 

Graeme Abbot ... ‘‘It is veryexcitingatthe 

end of asad week,with the redundancies, to 

see arainbow ahead.’’ 

sinceclosing on March 22. 

‘‘Other organisations haven’t got the 

rebuilding potential we do. Also 80 

percent of our customers in the past have 

been domestic, so we don’t have ahuge 

Eyesore ... The stopbank rubbish, which has since been removed. 

relianceonoverseasvisitors,’’hesays. 

A100person plan was being worked 

through, and how to manage thiswhile 

using safe distancing and complyingwith 

the Covid19 protocols. 

Mr Abbotsays the hexagonal pools 

could potentially accommodate 20 

peopleand still providesafe distancing. 

Consideration was also being givento 

selling time spots of maybetwo hours. 

This wouldthen allowmore peopleto 

use the complex in the eighthour day, 

with 100 people in eachspot. 

However, moreentrances may have to 

be consideredtoensure all those who 

boughtatime spot actually got theirtime. 

‘‘We will be open absolutely. It is very 

exciting at the end of asad week,with 

the redundancies, to see arainbow 

ahead.’’ 

However, he says what the final 

outcome will look like is stillbeing 

workedthrough, and also withnumbers 

greater than 100. 

‘‘It willbeachanged lookinthese 

changing times.’’ 

Marketing planswere being worked on 

for Hurunui Tourism, as wellasthe pools 

complex,todraw visitors back to the 

Hurunui district and HanmerSprings. 

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North Canterbury News, May 14, 2020 

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Rangiora development. The 

Waimakariri District Council has 

received a‘‘Private Plan Change 29’’ 

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and 104 Townsend Road from 

Residential4BtoResidential 2. The 

application, which went before last 

week’s council meeting, also contains a 

provision for aretirement village within 

the zone. Councillors directed council 

staff to notify the plan change request ‘‘at 

the first opportunity’’. 

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Couriers work through lockdown 

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Business has increased 150 

percent for North 

Canterbury courier service 

iDeliver during the 

lockdown restrictions. 

‘‘It has been areal 

challenge at times that is for 

sure but we are really 

enjoying it,’’ says managing 

director Stephen Carr, who 

owns the business with Paul 

Love. 

Running it under 

lockdown restrictions has 

proved arollercoaster ride 

for the Waipara pair. 

Courier services were 

recognised as an essential 

service and could operate 

under strict guidelines. 

However, they were 

initially unsure how their 

business would go under 

lockdown. 

They temporarily lost the 

custom of regular customers 

who were unable to trade —a 

setback which came only 

three weeks after the 

partners bought Rangiora 

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business. 

However, once ‘‘click and 

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momentum under level 3, 

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opportunity picking up the 

‘‘overflow’’ of deliveries from 

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They also successfully 

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Shesays upgradingdrinking 

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‘‘Weare looking at practical 

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Mrs Black saysofthe council’s 

infrastructure application for 

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and which will helpstimulate 

the economy. 

Two otherbigticket items, 

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Theseprojects will notbe 

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Team Kiwi ... Scott Bamford, left, with friends Mitch Pannett, centre, and Ben Irwin at the 

finish of the Mongol Rally in Russia. 


Scott steps up for trust 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

ANorthCanterbury man continues to 

raisefunds for the Westpac Canterbury 

West Coast Air Rescuehelicopter service 

yearsafter it helped to save his life. 

ScottBamford, who almost diedalonein 

an upturnedtruck on an isolated road in 

CulverdenonChristmas Eve in 2015,says 

he willalwaysbegrateful for thehelp he 

received from the air rescue service. 

‘‘Everyoneknows someone the air 

rescue service has helped,’’ Scottsays. 

‘‘They are there for every major accident, 

not justroad accidents. It can be asimple 

hiking accidentinthe PortHills.You don’t 

have to be miles away to be in danger.’’ 

Air Rescue Trustchief executive 

Christine Princesays Scott is avalued 

fundraiserfor the service.In2017, Scott 

and two friends, Mitch Pannett and Ben 

Irwintookpart in the Mongol Rally, billed 

as ‘‘thegreatest motoring adventure on the 

planet’’ and ‘‘motoringstupidity on a 

globalscale’’, to raise funds for the service. 

They raised $9400inthe 1700km rally 

through 20 countries in Europe, finishing 

in Russia in the car they bought for $700. 

Since the rally Scott has continued to 

help the air servicewith fundraising, 

including the annual air rescuetrust’s 

chopper appeal beingheld now. 

Christine says many of the trust’s 

fundraising events have been cancelled 

duringthe lockdown restrictions and 

grantsare down. Helpisneeded now more 

than ever. 

‘‘We recognise it is adifficult time for 

everyone but life carriesonand things 

happen,’’ she says.‘‘Thecrew have been 

busy responding to motor vehicle 

accidents, cardiac incidents, strokes, burn 

victims, aprematurebaby,seizures and 

several winchrescues.’’ 

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Water focus must remain 

By DAVID HILL 

Waimakariri Zone 

Committee chairman 

Michael Blackwell has 

warned that the 

‘‘environmental crisis’’ 

should not take aback 

seat to the Covid19 

recovery. 

Mr Blackwell issued 

the warning while 

delivering the zone 

committee’s annual 

report to the 


Council’s Zoom meeting 

livestreamed last week. 

While the world has 

changed since the 

annual report was 

written, ‘‘nothing has 

changed in the environment, 

so anything we 

don’t do now will pass 

the burden on to future 

generations’’. 

Mr Blackwell said it 

was important the 

council continued to 

progress the Zone 

Implementation Plan 

Addendum (ZIPA) 

recommendations, 

which the council 

endorsed in December 

2018. It is now subject to 

Environment 

Canterbury’s (ECan) 

Plan Change 7process. 

He said many of the 

recommendations had a 

timeframe of five to 10 

years, so any delay 

would ‘‘push those 

Andrew Blackwell 

changes further down 

the track, so it’s 

important to maintain 

the impetus’’. 

He acknowledged the 

Covid19 crisis had 

changed the world, 

something Mr Blackwell 

knows all too well given 

that he was among 

retailers on hold 

awaiting the move to 

alert level 2toreopen 

the family’s 149yearold 

Blackwell’s Department 

Store in Kaiapoi. 

‘‘It’s not an easy 

period for anyone, but 

you’ve got to manage 

things and get through. 

‘‘But Ikind of feel our 

district is awee bit used 

to going through 

adversities. We take it in 

our stride.’’ 

Mr Blackwell stepped 

up as Zone Committee 

5 

chairman last year, 

taking over from Dave 

Ashby who led the 

committee through the 

ZIPA process. 

The committee’s main 

focus over the last year 

has been working on the 

‘‘nonstatutory requirements’’ 

of the ZIPA. 

‘‘We’ve been working 

with community groups 

on planting projects and 

trying to educate and 

encourage more people 

to get involved.’’ 

Acontroversial 

approach adopted by 

the committee is putting 

the health and wellbeing 

of water first in 

decisionmaking, with 

human needs second 

and other uses third, 

which Mr Blackwell says 

is apolicy direction at 

both aregional and 

national level. 

‘‘It’s an indication of a 

direction of travel, even 

though it’s not in law 

yet,’’ Mr Blackwell said. 

‘‘The primary focus of 

this process going 

forward will be on the 

health of waterways, 

because if that is 

created and maintained 

you will find your 

drinking water is of 

equal standard, 

eventually, because 

everything is connected 

and that is important to 

remember.’’ 

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Govt must justify actions 

Some major issueshave emerged fromthe 

Governmentinthe past week. 

Last Fridayafternoon, the Government 

decided to dump more than 300 

documents, including papers, minutes and 

advice to most sectors of the Government, 

from January until April17. 

In aMarch20document, top health 

officials recommended New Zealand 

move to AlertLevel 2, and remain there 

for up to 30 days. 

Only three days later, the Government 

movedtolevel3,and in another two days 

went to level 4. Thereare clear contradictions 

between what the Government 

saw aboutits response and what it was 

telling the New Zealand public. 

Then we had the leaked memo froma 

ministerialadvisertothe prime minister 

to Beehivestaff which said: ‘‘There’s no 

real need to defend. Because the public 

have confidence in what has been 

achieved and whatthe Government is 

doing. Instead we can dismiss.’’ 

The Government’s conclusion that it can 

dismiss questioning of its decisionmaking 

over Covid19 is deeplytroubling. For a 

Governmentthat claims to be open and 

transparent, it is incredibletothinkits 

ministers won’tfrontthe public on what 

has been the biggestpublic health 

response this country has experienced. 

Rather than dismissing and concealing, 

the Government should be explainingand 

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public has theutmost confidence in its 

response, but it is clearthey don’t have 

confidence in themselves. 

Billionsofdollars are being spent and 

1000 peopleaday are losingtheirjobs. 

Now, more thanever, the Government 

should be scrutinised and held to account 

forits decisions.Itisnot the New Zealand 

waytohave one voicemake all our 

decisions for us, declaring they are the 

right decisions and thennot being 

accountable for them. 

Alleyes will also be on the Government 

over the Budget. 

We all know there willbeamajordeficit 

in future budgets due to Covid19. It will 

therefore be essential that the Government 

has aplan to prevent the current 

financial hole frombecoming adisaster. 

We need to act fast to save jobs with a 

cashflow injection and provide other 

supportfor businesses. 

We need commonsenseand practical 

rulemakingtoboost development. We 

need to unleashthe private sector to 

become more productive and innovative. 

And, unlikethe current Governmentof 

thepast two years, we need to build the 

infrastructure for amodern New Zealand 

to get us moving, earning and working 

again. Let us at least hopethe 

Government’s Budget documents aren’t 

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Planning for the future 

We should consider what it means to 

be aregion supporting the primary 

industry, as we work towards opening 

up our district and region, including 

the possibility of an Australian 

bubble. 

An important lesson learned 

through this forced lockdown is that 

our district is able to continue to 

function, with 68 percent of its 

workforce deemed essential services. 

It has been well documented that 

the most severely hit is our valuable 

hospitality and retail business. 

We have been hit hard by drought, 

earthquake and Covid19. 

For our district to prosper, we need 

to be considered in what and where 

we spend —‘‘keeping it local is key to 

our recovery”. 

For several months now, 

governments around the world have 

advised or instructed their citizens to 

stay at home and keep healthy. 

The importance of our health has 

never been in such sharp focus and, 

consequently, it is not surprising that 

consumers are thinking more about 

the foods they eat and the impact that 

these will have on their longterm 

health and wellness. 

It is apparent that consumers are 

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searching out diet and lifestyle 

choices that will boost immunity and 

therefore protect the wellness of their 

families. 

The traditional government 

response to an economic crisis is to 

build roads to get people back into 

work and money into the economy. 

There is an opportunity to create 

the right space to lift the country’s 

food resilience, by investing in water 

storage, improving rural connectivity, 

and continuing to ensure health and 

education opportunities are available 

to all. 

This is atime when we all need to 

play our part to ensure that our supply 

chain is secure. 

There has never been amore 

important time to value everyone’s 

contribution to our district. 

These practices are embodied in 

Maori culture “manaakitanga” (caring 

and supporting others) and 

“kaitiakitanga” (caretaking of the 

environment). 

These generate responsibilities for 

remembering what has come before 

us, realising wellbeing today and 

creating sustainable conditions for 

future generations. 

Keep safe. 

Glorious local celebrations as peace came to the world 

We are ‘‘at war’’ withavirus,but 

it needs to be remembered that 

the lossoflife and lost/damaged 

soulsmakes this war seem like an 

inconvenience to those of us left 

who remember that scary time 

that ended 75 years ago. 

Locally,here in Waipara a 

hastycelebrationwas set up all 

thoseyears ago at the Waipara 

Hall,which was thenalittle 

wooden building with astageand 

an attachedrifle rangetunnel. 

Dave McGuckin and Iwere 

aged 7. We weretaken along by 

our parents. There werealso 

otherfarm workers and visitors 

who witnessed an effigyofAdolf 

Hitler burnt atopabig bonfire. 

Everyone cheered,clapped, 

and passedaround afew beers. 

Tearswere shedfor those who 

Waipara resident John McCaskey has fond memories of VE Day celebrations in the 

district from 75 years ago, after World War 2ended in Europe. 

wouldnever come home. 

Then the partystarted in the 

old hall —Charlie Phillips (the 

stationmaster) was master of 

ceremonies, and auctioneer for 

all the local baking and produce 

sold to raise money for the Red 

Crossand the “boys and girls” 

overseas. 

This was interspersed with a 

glorious singalong of those wellknownsongs 

from both world 

wars —all sung with gusto.Ican 

stillsee Jack Rule(a‘‘wheel 

tapper’’ withthe Railways) on 

stageplaying his harmonica. 

Everyyear therehad been 

many such community 

gatherings, but this one was 

extraspecial. The world was at 

peaceatlast. 

However, rural NewZealand 

continued as it had during the 

war —therewas starvingwartorn 

Britain and muchofEurope 

to feed. King, countryand the 

Commonwealth were atightknit 

and supportive communityand 

therewas agreat dealofintercountry 

banter. 

Our farm(typical of the time) 

had plenty of staff.MrRichards 

livedinthe hut that was the 

original WekaPlains residence 

in 1915.Itstill stands. Then there 

was the ‘‘landgirl’’, Val Williams, 

who spent her lastyears in 

Amberley. Her ‘‘room’’ was a 

little former Railways hut.A 

married couple occupied the 

cottage. 

Visitorstothe farm included 

the US Marines —Jack,Manuel 

and others on R&R before 

deploymentinthe Pacific. 

Therewere also two university 

holiday workers who were 

helping my dad build an 

irrigationscheme. 

Then of course, there were the 

shearing/crutchinggangs of up to 

seven. There was the Manawatu 

family from the Peninsula and 

then the Pomarefamilyfrom 

Tuahiwi —the dad, sonsand 

daughters. There were some 

greatsingalongs. Theyeven took 

me eeling afterdinner. 

Ican assure readersthere was 

never adull momentgrowing up 

on the “Weka Plains”. Everyone 

ate at the homestead dinner table 

—myMum, chief caterer, was a 

former citygirl.Itwas quite a 

culture change for her. 

My Dad’s wartime diaries are 

pretty empty.Hewas too damn 

tired! 

Iwon’t be herefor the 

centennial of VE Day but Isure 

wish we had been able to 

organise a75th in the ‘‘oldtime 

way’’. We could have sung Land 

of Hope and Glory, Pokarekare 

Ana, Maori Battalion,and the 

nationalanthems one moretime. 

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Adriel’srecipe for a 

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There is abounty of fresh jam and 

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Residents at the Amberleybased 

home, which cares for those who have 

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picking fruit, making jam, fruit 

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Owner Mischeal McCormick says 

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and this has led to alot of discussion 

about recipes and baking, which in 

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recipe book now on the menu. 

‘‘The recipes will definitely be tried 

and true. The harvest, baking and 

recipe book provided alot to talk 

about with relatives when they rang to 

talk to their loved ones over recent 

weeks,’’ Mischeal says. 

Staff and residents had all 

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amazing diversional therapy staff 

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Acircuit has been developed 

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with residents keen to walk around it, 

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along the way. 

‘‘The residents have been really 

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been really lucky everyone has got on 

board with the lockdown and 

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Clinical nurse manager Elaine 

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Mulholland, who joined the staff a 

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daytoday running of the home, has 

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Zoom meetings are up and running 

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able to see each other and have achat 

on the special day. 

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD MAY 14 2020 

Waimakariri District Council 

Services at Alert Level 2 

As we move to Alert Level 2and closer to asense of normality we have 

more facilities open to the public. While more is open we still need to 

distance, practice good hygiene and collect contact details of our visitors. 

All information below comes into play when 

the country moves toAlert Level 2. 

Service Centres 

Service Centres in Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Oxford 

will open to the public for essential customer 

service enquiries like dog registration, and 

requesting or changing awheelie bin. Please 

ring us if you want to arrange an appointment 

for arates rebate. We will be able to accept 

payment by cash, cheque or epos. 

You can always contact us by email, phone and 

online and we encourage you todothis in the 

first instance. 

Community Facilities 

We can re-open our playgrounds, skate parks 

and dog parks -which will be arelief to parents 

and dog owners alike. Other community 

facilities like sports grounds and community 

halls will take abit longer to open to ensure that 

they have contact tracing and health and safety 

processes in place. 

Aquatic Centres 

Aquatic Centres will reopen but options are 

limited to mainly lane swimming with physical 

distancing. The smaller pool, leisure pool, lazy 

river and spa pool remain closed. 

As we are restarting the equipment this means 

that our pools will take some time to heat up so 

it will be chilly. 

We ask that users arrive and leave inyour togs 

so we can limit the number of people using 

shared changing rooms. Check out our website 

or Facebook page for our opening date and 

when other aquatic activities start. 

Libraries 

Our staff areworking hard to openfromMonday 

18 May but you can now return books and other 

items at our return slots –please remember 

there are no late fees for items borrowed before 

the lockdown. 

We are continuing our click and collect service 

My Book Bag. You can find the online form at 

waimakariri.govt.nz/covid19, drop us an email 

library@wmk.govt.nz or call 027 381 5906/ 

03 311 8901. 

Until we reopen you can continue to enjoy virtual 

story times, activities and helpful videos via our 

Facebook page. 

Rubbish and Recycling 

Kerbside Collections continue as normal -with 

plastic types 1, 2and 5accepted along with 

clean cardboard, paper, tins, cans and glass. 

Transfer Stations 

Southbrook Resource Recovery Park 

The recycling drop-off area will reopen for 

plastic and glass. We can’t accept paper, 

hazardous waste, white ware, electrical waste 

or child car seats at this time. The ReSale store 

remains closed. 

Oxford Transfer Station 

The recycling area, rubbish pit and green waste 

areas will reopen. 

Both transfer stations will have physical 

distancing measures in place. Please ensure 

items are pre-sorted before arriving. 

At this stage, the Cust Rural Recycling Drop-off 

remains closed. 

Other Services 

If you want to meet with Environmental Services 

staff, adutyplanner or buildingconsent processor 

you will need tomake anappointment. 

If you are unsure what services are available in 

the District at Alert Level 2pop onto our website 

waimakariri.govt.nz/covid-19 

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. 

Upcoming Meetings 

Meetings will belivestreamed on the 

Council website and agendas will be 

available online two working days 

before the meeting. 

• Audit & Risk Committee 

CANCELLED 

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 

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Dog registrations for 2020/21 are just 

around the corner, so it’s agreat time 

to check your details are up to date. 

• Have your contact or address details 

changed? 

• Have you got anew dog, or has afurry 

friend passed away? 

• Was your dog desexed or microchipped 

in the last year? 

If you answered yes toany of those 

questions, you’ll need to let us know. 

Email office@wmk.govt.nz or phone 

00800 965 468. 

Details updated prior to 20 May will appear 

on the new registration forms.

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Waimakariri Deputy Mayor Neville 

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experience meant the town and the 

wider district were ‘‘semiprepared’’ for 

the impacts of the Covid19 lockdown. 

‘‘The attitude around town is 

extremely positive. People are looking 

forward rather than back. 

‘‘There is alot of resilience in the 

district as aresult of the quakes, so even 

though it’s very different —it’s a 

pandemic —people were semiprepared.’’ 

While the recovery could take several 

years, Mr Atkinson says the big 

advantage for this recovery is there is no 

infrastructure damage. 

‘‘We need to look at recovery not just 

as adistrict, but also from aregional 

point of view as part of Greater 

Christchurch and also Canterbury as 

well, and we also need to consider how 

Canterbury fits into New Zealand Inc. 

‘‘None of us will recover on our own. 

We need each other.’’ 

Mr Atkinson says, besides Covid19 

itself, his biggest concern is the mental 

wellbeing of residents. 

‘‘Like everybody I’m concerned about 

what people are really thinking. I’m 

keen to find out how people are actually 

feeling.’’ 

KaiapoiTuahiwi Community Board 

chairwoman Chris Greengrass says she 

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traffic in the town over the last week. 

She hopes to encourage landlords of 

empty shops on Williams St to make 

them more attractive to bring in tenants. 

‘‘The whole environment has changed, 

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Will people be going to the malls? 

‘‘Places like Kaiapoi and Rangiora 

may become more attractive places for 

businesses to rent.’’ 

Mrs Greengrass also chairs All 

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recovery after the earthquakes. 

She hopes activities can still happen 

in the coming months, even if they are 

reduced. 

While the Kaiapoi Art Expo and the 

Fire &Ice Festival have been cancelled, 

All Together Kaiapoi still plans to put up 

lanterns along Williams St during the 

winter “which will give something for 

the locals”. 

Earthquake commemorations 

planned for September 4, to mark the 

10th anniversary, have been postponed 

until next year, but All Together Kaiapoi 

still hopes to proceed with the spring 

festival in late September. 

‘‘We probably won't be able to have 

Party in the Park, but the week prior we 

will look at putting the decorations up 

the street and we will encourage 

businesses to put up window displays,” 

Mrs Greengrass says. 

Sadly, the children’s division of All 

Together Kaiapoi, KYDz, which was due 

to meet in March, has been ‘‘put on the 

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OUR TOWN KAIAPOI 


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Kaiapoi in push 

to attract visitors 

By DAVID HILL 

Bruce Kearney is ‘‘living the 

dream’’. 

TheKaiapoi High School 

principal is pleased to be back at 

school and is looking forward to 

having all of the students back 

under Covid19 Alert Level 2. 

Aprobable Covid19 case forced 

theschoolinto immediate 

lockdownonMarch 23, but the 

school community rallied in 

support and theygot through, he 

says. 

“Weare social creatures, that’s 

whywebecometeachers. The 

problem willbegettingback into a 

routine.” 

ForMrKearney, that will 

involve finding his suit, as he has 

been wearing casual attiretowork 

under level3. 

He saysmost students seemtobe 

coping well withonline learning, 

butthere were35without 

technology and mostwere senior 

students. 

“Because we locked downearly 

we couldn’t get computers out to 

those students. 

‘‘The ministry said they would 

sort it and so we ordered 35 

Murray Overton 

Bruce Kearney ... ‘‘The pressure on parents is enormous, running a 

household, making sure children are studying, and they're often working 

from home themselves.’’ 

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computersonApril4.’’ But just 

fourhad arrived by lastweek. 

‘‘These are our most vulnerable 

families, so it’sreally toughon 

them.’’ 

Mr Kearney advises students 

who are finding online learning 

“toomuch” to focus on wellbeing 

first and the ‘‘mustdos’’ suchas 

assessments, andthenlook at the 

‘‘shoulddos’’ if they havetime. 

‘‘We’vedonethis beforewith the 

earthquakes andour results ended 

up goingup. Schools are fantastic 

machines. We know what to do and 

how to do it. 

‘‘Aslong as theyget their 

internal assessments done,there 

are very few situations we can’t 

rectifywhen they get back to 

school.’’ 

He says staff are working hard to 

connect with studentsonline,but 

he feels for the parents. 

‘‘The pressure on parents is 

enormous, runningahousehold, 

makingsure children are studying, 

and they're often working from 

homethemselves. 

‘‘It’s especially difficult if you’re 

doing it on your own.’’ 

Kaiapoi Borough School 

principal Murray Overton says he 

is missing his students. 

While staff are back at school, 

there have been fewer than20 

studentsatschool on most days 

under level 3. 

‘‘It’s been adifficult few weeks 

for families, but we’ve made sure 

we haveopened up to support 

them. 

‘‘Itwill be really nice to get 

everyone back at school,aslong as 

we can meet the safety 

requirements.’’ 

Kaiapoi hopestoattract 

visitorstothe river town 

over the coming months. 

The Kaiapoi Promotions 

Association (KPA)is 

looking to step up its 

visitor promotions as the 

country moves into Covid 

19 AlertLevel 2. 

Businessmanager 

Martyn Cooksays the KPA 

is seeking fundingtoprint 

aseriesofdetailed maps 

of walking andcycle trails 

around the towninabid to 

attract Christchurch 

residents who are keen to 

escape the confinement of 

lockdown. 

The lockdownhas seen 

more people out walking 

and cycling around their 

localneighbourhoods in a 

bid to stayactive and 

healthy. 

“We were already 

talkingabout how to get 

people out from north 

Christchurch intoKaiapoi 

and the feedback we’ve 

had from businesseswhen 

we did the Kaiapoi brand 

workshops and survey last 

year was they saw the 

priority was promoting 

the cycletrails and 

walkways. 

“As the countryemerges 

from the lockdown,itis 

clear that domestic 

visitorstoKaiapoiwill be 

key to ensuring that a 

wide rangeofbusinesses 

in the Kaiapoi area 

flourish. 

“We also knowthat 

Kaiapoi’skey pointof 

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difference is the Kaiapoi 

River,and KPA is 

continuingits advocacy 

with Environment 

Canterbury and the 


Council to improve the 

water quality and flows in 

the river.” 

Mr Cook says KPA is 

seeking feedback from 

local businessesasit 

continues to develop 

strategies for attracting 

visitors out from 

Christchurch. 

While the lockdownhas 

disruptedits meeting 

programme, the KPA 

plans to holdits annual 

meeting and anetworking 

event on Wednesday,June 

3, dependingonwhat level 

2restrictions allow. 

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Precision Autoglass 

moves to High St 

Theowners of Precision Autoglass are 

excited to have moved their business to 

a‘‘much bigger, brighter,more 

convenientspace’’ at 20 High Streetin 

Rangiora. 

The windscreenrepairand 

replacementbusiness has been trading 

fromKingsford Smith Drive in 

Southbrook since 2015. 

‘‘We wanted to make it easier for 

customers to findusand have acoffeeor 

dosomeshopping whilewework on 

theirvehicle,’’ Precision Autoglass 

owners Tim and TanyaHuffadine say. 

‘‘However, we stillhave courtesycars 

available forconvenience.’’ 

The couple established Precision 

Autoglass in 2013 withamobile 

workshop callout service to clients in 

the Canterbury region. 

The mobile service is stillan 

important andpopular part oftheir 

business. 

‘‘We can come to your home, farm or 

workplace to do the repair work,’’ Tim 

says. 

The company’s technician team has 

more than 25 years’ experience between 

them. They specialisein glass repairs on 

all types of vehicles including cars, 

buses, loaders, tractors and trucks. 

‘‘Ifithas gotglass anditmoves we are 

thespecialists,’’ Timsays. 

‘‘We offer alifetimeguaranteeonour 

work anddon’t takeshortcuts. 

‘‘Acustomer’s vehicle is often their 

pride and joy so we want to take good 

care of it for them.’’ 

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Precision Autoglass also specialisesin 

insuranceclaims. 

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care of all the paperwork for you.’’ 

Customer service is atop priority at 

Precision Autoglass. 

‘‘We are here for the customers and 

we want to make our service as 

affordable and hasslefree as possible,’’ 

Tim says. 

Tim andTanya haveenlisted the help 

of many local companies to help withthe 

move, from signagetopainters. The 

couple are passionate about supporting 

local businesses. 

‘‘We have grown and the local 

communityhas helped make that 

happen.’’ 

Visitors are welcome at the new High 

St workshop, which is openMondayto 

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from 8.30am to12pm. 

Appointments can also be madeby 

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NEWS 

River effort to help at-risk terns 

Nationally endangered native blackfronted 

terns have been handed abig 

advantage when it comes to the ongoing 

battle against braidedriver predators 

on the Clarence River. 

Aerial weed control is scheduled to 

take place in autumn, as Covid19 

restrictions allow, after aerial surveys of 

nesting islands in February indicated 

weeds were growing back, the Kaikoura 

land management and biodiversity 

officer for Environment Canterbury 

(ECan), Heath Melville, said. 

The weeds reduce the viability of 

nesting sites, which are monitored as 

part of ECan partnership's with the 

Department of Conservation. 

The project focuses on restoring the 

numbers of blackfronted tern. 

In an effort to curb the predator 

population, traps will also be laid every 

100 metres along the banks of the river, 

with the aim of improving the odds of 

survival in the terns' nests, Heath says. 

The riverbed has been degraded 

throughout its catchment by predators 

and weeds, which threaten the braided 

river habitat. 

In the breeding season, terns pick 

braided river islands free of woody 

vegetation to nest, which the likes of 

broom and gorse can rapidly colonise. 

This reduces available nesting 

habitats and forces terns into less 

desirable locations where they are more 

vulnerable to predators and flooding. 

Hedgehogs, stoats, weasels, cats, rats, 

mice, possums and the karoro (southern 

blackbacked gull) have all been 

targeted with the trapping strategy 

because of their hunger for eggs, chicks 

and, occasionally, adult birds. 

Karoro are significant predators of 

birds that depend on braided rivers for 

breeding grounds and food, such as the 

blackfronted tern. 

The terns are endemic to New Zealand 

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and have ‘‘threatened –nationally 

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In 2016, the Kaikoura Zone Committee 

committed $250,000 of Immediate Steps 

biodiversity funding over five years to 

protecting indigenous biodiversity in the 

Clarence/Waiau Toa catchment through 

ongoing weed control and pest 

management. 

Heath says it is important to be 

providing the native terns “a hand up”. 

“We’ve seen huge benefits to trapping 

and habitat enhancement over the 

course of the study.” 

“Aboveaverage river flows in October 

created many natural islands and 

cleared vegetation to the benefit of the 

birds. 

“But, unfortunately, high flows 

followed, leading to islands being 

flooded and only 14 chicks fledging this 

season compared to 142 chicks the 

season before,” Heath says. 

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Graduate ... Apassion for sheep led Lucy Burrows to complete aPhD in sheep genetics 

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Lucy tackles flystrike 

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By DAVID HILL 

Flystrike is no laughing matterfor 

Canterbury sheepfarmers, butafamily 

joke led to aRangiora womanstudying 

genetic resistancetoit. 

Lucy Burrowsdeveloped an interest for 

sheepgenetics while at Rangiora High 

School. 

“My brother John had jokingly said that 

one of his friends was trying to breed 

sheep, on alifestyle block, thatweren’t 

susceptible to flystrike. 

“It occurred to me, ‘wouldn’t it be goodif 

we could breed asheep thatwas resistant 

to flystrike’.” 

That was during the summer afterher 

thirdyear at LincolnUniversity andshe 

was looking for atopic for adissertation as 

part of the requirements for her science 

honours degree. 

She proposed the topic to her 

supervisor, Professor Jon Hickford, and 

went on to studythe FABP4gene for 

possible resistance to flystrikeinsheep. 

Lucy found the development of agene 

marker test for selecting sheep thatare 

genetically resistant to flystrike was 

possible, but more research was needed, 

so she spent afurtherfour yearsatLincoln 

University’s GeneMarketLaboratory and 

completedaPhD. “We probably won’t 

eliminate flystrike, but we cancertainly 

reduce its impact,” she says. 

The original dissertation is beingpeerreviewedfor 

publication in ascientific 

journal. 

Lucy was born at Culverdenand her 

family moved to her maternal 

grandparents’ farmatKaitaiawhen she 

was eight. The Burrowssettled at 

Horrelville, nearOxford,threeyears later. 

Her parents, Tom and Fiona Burrows, 

are wellestablished Corriedale and 

Perendale sheep breeders,while brother 

John has DorsetDown sheep. 

Lucy has taken ashine to the less 

common Shropshire breed. “I hadmyfirst 

lambing seasonin2008 and my dad helped 

me alot with managing them, whichwe 

have worked on together.” 

Now that she has graduated, Lucyis 

working at the Ministry of Primary 

Industries’ animal healthlaboratory in 

Wellington. 

She saysthere are plentyofgaps in the 

studyofsheepand other animals for other 

budding scientists to make their mark. 

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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New excavator marks 

anew chapter for firm 

WinthropDesign andConstruction is 

diversifying. 

The Waikaribased architectural 

design business run by DrewParkinson 

andbusiness partner Joshua Pirika 

Coburn is now offering landscape design 

and construction as well as smaller 

earthmoving jobs. 

Drew says Winthrop had been looking 

at contractingforthe past 12 months, but 

Covid19hadforcedits handto diversify. 

“Intheleaduptolockdown we had 

alreadynoticedadownturn in our core 

business. That reallyjust gave us the 

pushwe neededtochange things up.” 

They have used the time over 

lockdown to start preparing forthe next 

chapterintheir businessbybuyinga 

new 2.6tonne excavatorand spreading 

thewordaboutwhattheycan offer. 

‘‘Wewantedtocome outofthis andhit 

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‘‘It’sgoing to be achallengingnew 

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Withbackgroundsinboth civil and 

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“We’vebeenlucky to have worked on 

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to change things up.❜ 

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‘‘We’re hopingclients can see us as a 

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Drew and Josh, who were mates at 

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HARVESTING CONTRACTORS HAPPY TOBEBACK ATWORK 

Harvesting contractors in Canterbury are feeling 

more optimistic following the return to work 

under COVID-19 Alert Level 3. Log markets in 

China plummeted inFebruary, and all harvesting 

operations were forced to stop under Alert Level 

4leaving many workers with an uncertain future. 

Operations have been allowed to start upagain 

with strict protocols around physical distancing 

and hygiene. International and domestic markets 

for New Zealand logs are improving and there is 

renewed interest from private forest owners 

wanting to take advantage ofthe current 

opportunity. 

Alex Davies ofDavies Logging (pictured) says he 

is just happy to be able tostart harvesting again. 

“It has been atough year for loggers, especially 

these last few months. It’s great to see the 

demand for logs recovering and being able to get 

back to work”. Alex ispictured here inhis Tiger 

Cat processor in asmall woodlot inthe 

Waimakariri District. 

The logs Alex iscutting will be sold through PF 

Olsen into domestic and export markets to 

generate the best returns for the forest owner. 

The Canterbury region isfortunate to have solid 

and well-established domestic log processing 

facilities. This domestic processing capacity 

provides price stability that benefits the forest 

owner and workers right along the supply chain 

by reducing exposure to volatile export prices. 

The mix of domestic and export log options 

enables forest owners to maximize financial 

returns and utilize all different parts ofthe tree 

with variable log qualities. 

Market update 

Domestic demand for structural grade sawntimber 

prior to the COVID-19 lockdown was very strong, 

driven mainly by construction in the upper North 

Island. There was also asurge in DIY sales. 

Sawmills are currently assessing demand 

post-lockdown as they recommence production. 

The New Zealand Government has also signalled 

an intent to undertake infrastructure projects to 

kick start the economy. 

Log prices inChina have increased by30% since 

New Zealand entered the COVID-19 lockdown. 

The log sales are in USD and with the NZD also 

weakening against the USD over this period, this 

has further increased the prices New Zealand 

forest owners receive for their logs. Ocean freight 

is also very cheap currently with reduced demand 

and low oil prices. 

Before the New Zealand COVID-19 lockdown log 

stocks inChina had reached 8million m 3 .They 

remained stubbornly high as New Zealand logs 

continued to arrive in China onvessels that set sail 

just prior to lockdown. Log stocks have started to 

reduce and are now below 4million m 3 .This trend 

will continue as it will beseveral weeks before the 

first of New Zealand’s post-lockdown logs reach 

China. 

Concern among Chinese log buyers about global 

log supply is supporting current strong pricing. Log 

supply from many countries is still affected by 

COVID-19 restrictions. There is reduced supply of 

logs and lumber from Russia due to unseasonably 

warm weather hindering their winter harvest 

programme. The previously growing supply of 

spruce from Europe is currently constrained due to 

alack of consumer demand in Europe for Chinese 

products leaving very few containers available to 

be back-loaded with logs. 

During the first three months of the year (Q1 

2020), China imported just short of 12m m 3 of 

logs which was down about 20% from last quarter 

of 2019 (Q4 2019) and down around 15% in 

comparison with the first quarter of 2019 (Q1 

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While the current situation is very positive, there 

are some concerns about the China log market in 

the medium term. Some sawmills inChina are 

struggling to operate profitably with the high cost 

of logs and we have yet to see any stimulus 

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Now is an exciting time for young people 

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Bruce Manley. 

While exporters have faced uncertainty 

in the logging tradewith China due to 

Covid19,there have been big opportunitiesfor 

graduates in recent years. He 

expects that to continue long term. 

“It’s an exciting time to be in forestry. 

There’s been amazing volumes that have 

been harvested forexport in the last few 

years and the One BillionTrees initiative 

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The university’sschool of forestry is the 

only one of its kind in Australasia, 

meaninggraduates are in demand on 

both sides of the Tasman. 

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very easily. Our students have been 

getting offeredsummer jobs in Australia 

to encourage them to go back and work 

there,” he says. 

Two years ago, the school attracted 

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the forestry engineering degree. 

ForestryMinister Shane Jones visited 

the school in 2018 to ask how the 

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forestry.“Last year the quality wasso 

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forestry studentsare on scholarships. 

Last year there were 41 firstyear 

forestry science students. There are 34 

this year, and 15 forestry engineering 

students entered their firstprofessional 

year this year. 

Fate of wood products explored 

AKenyan student hopes her research 

into harvested New Zealand trees will 

help this country meet its climate 

change targets. 

Anne Wekesa has been studying for a 

PhD in forestry science for the past 

three years at the University of 

Canterbury, researching the carbon lifecycle 

of New Zealandharvested trees 

which remain in the domestic market. 

“It used to be thought that when atree 

was harvested the carbon entered the 

atmosphere, so in New Zealand the 

information has been lacking for how 

long carbon stays in wood products. 

“I’m hoping my research will be used 

in developing policy in New Zealand, but 

it could be applicable in other countries, 

including Kenya.” 

Ms Wekesa talked to sawmills, 

manufacturers and pulp plants, but 

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products went after being processed, so 

it had taken considerable research to 

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New Zealand timber is used in products 

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• We buy standing trees 

Rangiora 

We have been Contracting in 

Canterbury for 35 years 

We have available for 

hire with operators - 

• Excavators from 2to30ton 

• Bulldozer -20ton 

• Tip trucks from 5to45ton 

GVM 

• Wheel Loaders -Bucket 

and forks 

• Transporter -can cart up to 

15 ton 

For anoobligation estimate 

or quote, contact - 

Tony Brand 0274 360 338 

Simon Brand 0274 279 455 

Office 03 313 8224

Four Seasons Realty 

Zealanders 

New by Voted • 

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Real Estate Sales 

Rangiora’s best location to 

live, learn &grow. 

Titles available now! 

Section sizes from 628 -783m 

Sections priced from $204,000 

Services to the boundary 

Te Matauru Primary School zone 

Situated in West Rangiora, Townsend Fields 

presents alivingspace that enhances your 

outdoorexperience with open countryside, 

surrounded by recreational reserves, 

waterways, native planting and recreational 

walkways and paths. Simply put, it is the town’s 

newest,eco-friendly location to call home. 

Plan now for afabulous future in 

Townsend Fields. 

To enquire further please phone 

or email Christine. 

ChristineTallott 

P 027 4906 042 

Four SeasonsRealty 2017Ltd |Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

townsendfields.co.nz | 027 4906 042 | sales@townsendfields.co.nz 

harcourtsfourseasons.co.nz 

Your home forlocal property.

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

If you wait, you'll be too late! 

Oxford foothills opportunity 

NORTH 

CANTERBURY 

FINAL NOTICE 

WEB ID RU75620 

RANGIORA 

27 Melford Close 

On aquiet cul-de-sac in ahighly sought-after pocket of 

Rangiora, this solid home represents awonderful 

opportunity for astute purchasers to take several steps 

up the property ladder. Presented in immaculate 

condition throughout after extensive modernising, this 

delightful home boasts four bedrooms (master with 

ensuite), agood-sized family bathroom and alarge 

modern kitchen complete with all the bells and 

whistles. Two heatpumps, DVS system and anew pellet 

fire promise year-round comfort, while excellent 

indoor/outdoor flow ensures you'll spend plenty oftime 

outside. 

Modern lifestyle 

View By Appointment 

Aaron Clark 

Mobile 027 873 5121 

Office 03 313 8022 

aaronc@pb.co.nz 

BY NEGOTIATION 

4 

2 

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WEB ID RR74886 

COOPERS CREEK 

121 Mountain Road 

Nestled at the base ofMount Oxford sheltered bythe 

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. 

DEADLINE SALE 


DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 21st May, 2020 at2.00pm, 

(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 

2 

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Looking for a 

new place to 

call home? 

Property Brokers arethrilledtoannounce 

thatHanmer Springslocal Janice Clyma 

is nowpart ofthe PropertyBrokers team. 

WEB ID RL75406 

OXFORD 

88 Bush Road 


Purchasers looking to upscale toalifestyle block will be 

delighted with the opportunity to secure astunning 

family home, neat as apin and low-maintenance. This 

236sqm home on apicturesque 4hectare lifestyle block 

Leigh Miller 

presents an opportunity to relish the peace and privacy 

Mobile 021 308 202 

of the rural life. Located just minutes from Oxford town 

Office 03 310 6471 

centre and walking distance to the School, lovingly leighm@pb.co.nz 

maintained and immaculately presented, this property 

will attract interest from awide range of buyers. Built to Malcolm Garvan 

the highest standards, this comfortable family home 

Mobile 027 231 4425 

boasts afabulous open-plan kitchen. 

Office 03 310 6471 

malcolmg@pb.co.nz 

pb.co.nz 

BUYERS $649,000+ 

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We areone of NewZealand’s leading Real Estate 

businesses and nowyou get the benefit of local 

service backedbythe support of anationwide brand. 

We sellthousandsofpropertieseachyear right across 

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agent whoisproudly localand renownedfor her 

quality service backed by extensivelocal knowledge. 

Janiceisable to provideyou everythingyou need to 

make informed property decisions. 

If youare lookingtobuy or sell,callJanice today! 

Janice Clyma AREINZ Sales Consultant 

M 027 4347090 P 0800 452 642 

E janice.clyma@pb.co.nz HanmerSpringsproperty

NEWS &CLASSIFIEDS 


LOST AND FOUND 

The following property is reported as 

lost to North Canterbury police: 

Ared nylon backpack with “Special 

Olympics Junior” written on the back, 

multiple keys, including aToyota car 

key and an electric garage opener, a 

black Samsung S8 in abrokencase (all 

lost in Rangiora), ablack leather 

wallet (Oxford), ablack wallet, ablack 

Apple iPhone in alifeproof case, a 

blackheaded silver car key with 

buttons, aSamsung S10 in ablack 

cover, amountainbike front mudguard, 

aSamsung Galaxy S8, acolourful 

leatherwallet, agrey garage door 

opener, black Nike schoolbagwith a 

shoulder strap, black leather ‘‘Claude’’ 

wallet,ablack Quicksilver wallet, a 

teddybear keyring with floating balls 

and one key on silver ring, ablack 

digital Casiowatch with pink 

strapping, abrown wallet,awhite gold 

diamond stud earring (all Rangiora). 

The following is found property and 

is being held at the various stations: 

Two surfboards (Amberley), asilver 

round charm in threepieces, ablue/ 

black Dunlop backpack, aDunlop 

chair/fishing net, asilver bangle, a 

Skoda key, alady’s gold watchwith a 

black face,two keys —one with red 

plastic on it with aremote —and ared 

bike light (all Kaiapoi). 

Facilities to reopen 

Public facilities in the Waimakariri 

District will reopen at alert level 2. 

Playgrounds, skateparks and dog parks 

will immediately reopen. 

Council service centres, libraries and 

aquatic centres will be progressively 

opened, although some services may not 

resume where they cannot be delivered 

safely, with physical distancing. 

Hall reopenings will be delayed. 

Tenders 

FARM LAND FOR LEASE 

The North LoburnHall Society invites written tenders 

for the lease of 21.7haof bare land at North Loburn 

for a5year term, with one right of renewal. 

Copies of the lease are available from J Kay 

(Chairperson), 90 Loburn Kowai Road, RD2, 

Rangiora 7472, or jeffk@xtra.co.nz, with whom 

tenders close on May 29 th 2020. The lowest or any 

tendernot necessarily accepted. 

2275872 

HOMEKILL 

Butchery & 

meat processing 

313 0022 

MEAT2U.NZ 

2276971 

For Sale 

TECH ISSUES? 

Ad# 33872 

Tech issues? 

We can help you! 

Ben Knows is aChristchurch 

based tech support company 

that can help you sort out 

your tech issues. 

We service as far out as 

Rangiora and Rolleston. 

Use Promo Code Freedom50 

to get $50 off your in-home 

tech support booking. 

Search postanote.co.nz 

for more details. 

Livestock 

TEXEL ROMNEY cross 

ewe hoggets suitable for 

breeding /lifestyle blocks. 

Phone 021 626 449 or 03 

385 4966. 

Properties For Sale 

SELL /SWAP Hawarden 

23 bed on flat section, 

approx quarter acre, 

minutes walk to shop and 

school. Curtains, carpets 

through out, coal range, 

dining room, log burner 

lounge /bedroom, separate 

hallway. New exterior 

paint, fencing, guttering & 

deck, 3 sheds $250,000 

negotiable or swap property 

Oxford area, cash either 

way. Phone 027 521 1969. 

Wanted To Buy 

FORESTRY plantations 

and shelter belts wanted for 

export and local market. 

Please ph 029 773 1001. 

Situations Wanted 

BOOKKEEP 

ING AND 

OFFICE 

SUPPORT 

I have experience in 

Xero, Workflow Max, 

MYOB, AR, AP, Payroll, 

GST. If needing 

short or long-term help 

please call Cheryl 

3129168 or 0273463006 

Email 

cheryld@windowslive. 

com. 

Situations Vacant 

Collaborative Teacher 

Year 0/1 

Part time (.6) Fixed Term - 

8/06/2020 to 18/12/2020 

An opportunity has arisen at our amazing school for 

acollaborativeand passionate educator in our Year 

0/1team. 

We are seeking anenthusiastic, innovative and 

collaborative teacher to join our Southbrook team. 

You will have a strength in supporting student 

behaviour in apositive, restorative and purposeful 

way. 

Please contact Julie Walls (021 294 5857) julie. 

walls@southbrook.school.nz for the application 

pack, for further information and if you would like a 

tour of our school. 

Vacancy closes 29 May @9:00am 

MOBIL AMBERLEY 

Aposition foramotivated&well 

presented person. 

Includes cashier duties, sales& 

assistingcustomers. 

Computer &communication skills 

would be an advantage. 

Phone Andrew 021 355 890 

Pets 

BICHON HOMESTAY 

for smaller dogs. We look 

after your dog in our home. 

"No kennels". Phone today 

03 314 6110. 

Public Notices 

Kaiapoi Christadelphians 

“The Key of Knowledge ..“(Luke 11:52) 

CREATION 

Gardening 

The Bible states: 

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 

1:5 The first day, evening and morning, God divided the light from 

the darkness. 

1:8 The second day, God divided the waters under the firmament 

from the waters above the firmament. 

1:13 The third day,God separated the waters and created dryland 

and seas. Grass, herbs and fruit trees bearing seed after their own 

kind. 

1:19 The fourth day, God appointed sun, moon and stars for 

seasons, signs days and years. Forlight upon the earth, the sun to 

rule the day and the moon to rule the night. 

1:23 The fifth day, God made living moving creatures in the sea 

and fowl flying in the open firmament of heaven, after their kind. 

1:31 The sixth day,God brought forth from the earth, 

cattle, creeping things and beasts of the earth, after their kind. His 

final creative act-he made man in his image, after his likeness, 

male and female.They were to have dominion over all the creation. 

Thus, all was finished, God blessed and sanctified and rested the 

seventh day. 

Forinformation phone 03 352 5453. When the Government allows 

public meetings we will be back in the Kaiapoi Community Centre. 

Amendment to the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2018 

At its meeting on 30 April 2020 the Council made the 

following amendments to the Freedom Camping Bylaw 

2018: 

•Freedom camping is to be prohibited at Gore Bay. 

•Upto4vehicles may now camp at the Cheviot 

Service Centre (previously 2). 

•The freedom camping parks on Cheltenham Street, 

Hanmer Springs are to be limited to certified selfcontained 

vehicles only. 

No further amendments are proposed as aresult of the 2019 

consultation. These amendments have immediate effect. 

Inspection and availability of copies 

Copies of the Bylaw (including the maps) are available: 

•Onthe Hurunui District Council website: 

https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/find/public-documents/ 

bylaws-and-policies 

•Byrequest at the offices of the Hurunui District 

Council: 66 Carters Road, Amberley. 

For all enquiries please contact Customer Services on 03 

314 8816. 

2277193 

2276523 

2090492 

GARDEN heges cut to 

perfection. Tree & arbor 

work. Also spraying. Free 

quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or 

021 111 4322. 

2276529 

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 

PUBLICNOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

OFF-LICENCE 

Section 101, Sale 

andSupply of 

AlcoholAct 2012 

Barkshire Ltd has made 

application to the District 

Licensing Committee at 

Rangiora for the issue of 

an Off Licence in respect of 

the premises situated at 16 

Southbrook Rd, Rangiora 

known as Liquorland 

Southbrook. 

The general nature of the 

business conducted under 

the licence is bottlestore. 

The days onwhich 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 Anzac Day. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee 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 15 working 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 

Private Bag1005, Rangiora. 

No objection tothe issue 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than amatter specified in 

section 105(1) of the Sale 

and Supply ofAlcohol Act 

2012. 

This is the second 

publication of this notice. 

This notice was first 

published on 7thMay 2020. 

2274687v2 

2274456 

KAIAPOI / 

RANGIORA TAXI 

SERVICE 

Bookings advisable 

For prices 

Ph 0800 453 873 

2268203 

Firewood 

$95M3, Dry firewood. Ph / 

Text 027 335 3189, 

sales@thefirewoodmerchant.co.nz 

DRY pine cones, no 

needles. Pick up 3 mins 

from Rangiora, $5 per sack, 

purchase 10, receive 11. 

Phone 027 649 3451. 

DRY Pine $80m, 4m or 8m 

loads. Woodend, Kaiapoi, 

Rangiora areas. Telephone 

027 312 7179. 

Cars Wanted 

CASH 4CARS 

and 4WD'S 

Phone 

Automotive 

Parts 

03 313 7216 

CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

wanted for dismantling or 

repair. Phone 027 258 

8366. 

Trade&Services 

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 

specialising in alterations & 

renovations, repairs & 

maintenance, 35 plus years, 

experienced licenced 

builder. Telephone Trevor 

313 5013 or 027 431 1864. 

PAINTER, qualified local 

professional, Int / Ext, 

roofs, wallpaper. Call or txt 

Corban 027 846 5035.

Denture Clinic 

AFFORDABLEDENTURE 

CLINIC 

(Formerly Riccarton Denture Clinic) 

1843944 


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. Ph 0800 873 336. 

CHIMNEY SWEEP 

Winter’s coming!!! Time to 

service your fire. From $80 

+ gst single storey. 0800 

SWEEP ME or 021 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. 

PLASTIC 

North Canterbury specialist. 

All plastic &fibreglass 

repairs. Telephone James 

021 180 5103. 

PAINT & wallpaper 

services. Wayne Bryant. 

Exterior, interior. Qualified 

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

ROOFER All roof repairs, 

roof painting, water blasting, 

moss treatment, 

repointing, gutter cleans & 

snow straps. And more. 

Free quotes. Phone Nathan 

027 516 6609. 

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 

New Dentures 

Relines 

Repairs 

BRYCE JWARD NZCDT 

Kaiapoi 

Ph (03)327-0077 

Gold Card 

Discount 


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. 

WELDING 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. 

51 Ashley Street, Rangiora 

KAIAPOI VILLAGEARCADE, 

123 WILLIAMS STREET 

2103107 

2089195v2-4/4-S 

CLASSIFIEDS, TRUSTED TRADES &PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 



Log Fires 

Pellet Fires 

Heat Pumps 

Sales 

Service 

Installations 

Free Quotes 

03 343 1651 

472 Blenheim Rd 

www.heatstore.co.nz 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Forall your painting & 

plastering requirements 

Local with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

2220615 

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. 

Computer Repairs 

Trade &Services 

BULLDOZING 

3 DMC 2 GPS 

• 45 years experience • Roading • House sites 

• Dam construction • Farm tracks 

• 23 ton blade and rippers 

SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

Phone TimEarl 027 435 5071 

T.D. Earl Ltd 

2225862 

VALUATION 

Specialising in North Canterbury. 

Contact Geoff at 

Maxwell Valuation. Phone 

03 310 8541 or email 

geoff@maxval.co.nz. 

2276525 

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 

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 

YOU 

COULD 

BE 

HERE 

Advertise 

your business 

in our Trades 

and Services 

Phone 

Amanda Keys 

on 

03 313 2840 

2276 

276 

108 

House &Garden 

Property services Ltd 

Tree and hedge trimming 

Stump grinding 

Tree removal 

Gardening 

Landscaping 

CALL us021 405 277 

REMOVALISTS 

2Men &agood 

sized truck. 

From $157 per hour 

(incl gst).Kaiapoibased. 

Call Gerard 

027 668 3636 

2225244 

Appliance Repairs 

•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN 

•AUTHORISED LOCAL SERVICE 

F&P, Bosch, Smeg, 

ASKO, Ariston, LG,Classique, 

Haier, Samsung and more.... 

Butchery 

OxfordButchery 

Shane and Leanne Frahm 

We cankill&process yourstock 

FourGenerations of Frahms 

since 1957 

Ph 312 4205 

Oxford 

Electrician 

19 

“For best resultsbesuretouseauthorised service” 

NORTHCANTERBURY APPLIANCE SERVICES 

Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810 

Builder 

Construction &Concrete 

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 

Number one 

old-fashioned bacon 

&ham curing. 

A/H 312 4709 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

AARON HARRIS 

ELECTRICAL LTD 

NEW HOUSES • ALTERATIONS 

ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS • SMART WIRING 

SYSTEMS AND MORE... 

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

1913020 

1680439 

2273277 

2020478 

2269511 

2269236 

Engineering 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

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 

Scaffolding 

•Edge protection 

•Working platform 

Phone 

0274 366 901 

Plans for pricing 

jas.rangiorascaffolding@xtra.co.nz 

North Canterbury wide 

1783878 

Landscaping 

STEWART CONTRACTING 

Landscaping -Fencing 

& Earthworks 

ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING 

03 313 9375 •027 369 3974 

www.stewartcontracting.co.nz 

contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz 

Scrap Metal 

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP 

•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm 

Machinery•All non Ferrous 

MAINLAND 

METALS LTD 

Ph (03)338 7000 

Mike0274 818544 •Robbie0274818 027 

Locally owned and operated 

1902273 


CAP 65 

CAP 40 

CAP 20 

Shingle 

SHINGLE SUPPLIES 

Quarry Prices 

DRAINAGE CHIP 

from $40 per cube 




all +gst 

Plus all excavation and truck hire 

house excavations, driveways, subdivisions 

CONTRACTING 

Ph: KEN 027 201 3302 

Email: stress@xtra.co.nz 

2009594

We’re for 

supporting 

communities 

From Kaikoura, 

to Christchurch, 

to Ashburton, 

we have it covered

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