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Funding
crucial to
tyre plan
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Amberley’s mountainofused tyresmay
soon become fuel for afurnace.
Former Hurunui District councillor
JuliaMcLeanand BruceGledhill have
formed Accountability Actionwhichhas
forged apath throughred tape in abid to
rid the district of the tyres.
The group has applied for $300,000
from the Ministry for the Environment
WasteMinimisationFund and $40,000
from the CanterburyWaste Joint
committee to get the tyresshreddedand
shipped north to Golden BayCement in
Whangarei.
Here,the shredded tyreswill fuel a
furnace developed by the cement
company for its drying process.
Mrs McLean told aHurunui District
Council meeting last week the
operation’s success hung on the two
funding applications.
‘‘These are the only two potential
funders of money that fit this type of
project. Thesetwo avenuesare it.’’
ArequestbyMrs McLeanfor the
council to holdthe funds on behalf of the
groupifitwas successful was approved
by the council.
Mrs McLean and Mr Gledhill, who has
worked for years in the waste industry,
joined the councilmeeting remotely to
outline theirplans, which started to take
shapelast November.
Mrs McLean said the whole operation
had to be set up, support garnered, and
the landowner consulted before
Accountability Action couldseek funds.
‘‘I am not sure what more can be done.
But those who have come on board are
sending astrong messagethat it is a
community cleanup job.’’
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On the move ... Fish and Game Ranger Dirk Barr with brown trout destined this week for the Waiau River. Each year Amuri Irrigation
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Anglers getaCovid-19 bonus
Anglers in North Canterburycan now
fish rivers thatwouldnormallybeclosed
at this time of year.
The Covid19 lockdown meantanglers
were unable to use the last six weeks of
the traditional fishing season.
The North CanterburyFishand Game
Council successfully askedthe
ConservationMinister foranamendment
to the SportsFishing Notice, which
meanslocal anglers can now fish the
Waimakariri, Ashley, Hurunui and
WaiauRivers until September 30.
NorthCanterbury Fish and Game
Council chairman Alan Strong says it is
great news for anglerswho had lost
fishing opportunities.
‘‘The extensionofthe season willbea
welcome reliefduring these stressful
times,and we encouragepeople to enjoy
the spectacular freshwater fishing
opportunities thatthe North Canterbury
regionhas to offer, as well as to allow
them the chance to go out and catch a
trout for the table.’’
The regional organisation’s chief
executive, RasmusGabrielsson, says for
the pastfour yearsmost waterways in
North Canterburyhave closed at the end
of April and, as aresult, the reduced
winterseason(May 1toSeptember 30)
offered feweropportunities compared to
most other South Islandregions.
‘‘This lack of winter fishing
opportunity is something that North
Canterbury Fish &Game is looking to
rectifylong term,through areview of the
fishingregulations for next season.
‘‘However, the councildeemed it
appropriate to consider allowingmore
opportunity sooner.
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Food banks busy
By DAVID HILL
Food banks are helpingapart of the North
Canterbury community they don’t
normally have to support, as theCovid19
crisis begins to bite.
Communitygroups are rallying to
support Waimakariri’s food banks to help
meet demand.
Budgeting ServicesNorth Canterbury,
SatisfyFood Rescue and SocialServices
Waimakariri (SSW) have joined withthe
Waimakariri District Council’s Civil
Defence welfare team to form the Food
and Budgeting ForumCollaboration to
support four foodbanks across the district.
SSW project facilitator Nicki Carter says
Wellbeing NorthCanterbury’s community
pantry at Kaiapoi CommunitySupport,the
Oxford Community Trustand Rangiora’s
Salvation Army and Hope Community
Trustfood banks haveexperienced
increaseddemandinrecent weeks.
‘‘We havebeen anticipating increased
demand due to Covid19 from people who
are finding this difficultand are newly
unemployed or havereduced incomes.
‘‘We are dealing with awhole new cohort
of the community that we don’t normally
have to support, but it’sgreat to see this
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has been received from the Rangiora
Masonic Lodge, the Ministry of Social
Development’s community fund and local
supermarkets foranew walkin freezer,
which Satisfy Food Rescue will use at its
Kaiapoi base. To support the foodbanks,
the forum is launching apublic appeal and
is seeking donations of money rather than
food to ensure public safety. Donations can
be made directly to the food banks:
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Plan to send old tyres north
From Page 1
She had worked to get ‘‘genuine broad
support’’ from the Canterbury Mayoral
Forum, Fireand EmergencyNew Zealand,
the WinegrowersAssociationand the
KowaiSchoolcluster.
The group has also set up aGive ALittle
Page and carriedout local fundraisingfor
donations to the cleanup.
Mrs McLean says the uptakehas been
low. ‘‘We believethis is because people
don’tsee the cleanup as the responsibility
of individuals,and the pile is on private
land.’’
It has also sought donations from all 42
knowntyre retailerswho usedthe services
of the businessesthat dumped them,
without success.
Fishing amendment granted
From Page 1
‘‘So,weapplied to the Ministerof
Conservationfor aoneoff amendment and
extension to thecurrent fishing season.
‘‘These are extraordinary circumstances
that certainly justify practical adjustment
to ensure anglers get some local recreation
opportunities to get into the outdoors.’’
The extension appliestoaselected
number of waterways,closetopopulation
centres, which gives anglersthe
opportunity to fish locally and close to
home in keeping with Covid19 conditions.
The waterways and lower sections of
larger rivers included in the application
were carefully selected to ensure that no
knownmajorspawning areas are put at
risk.
Because important spawning areas are
protected, it is notconsidered any
Mrs McLean says she is talking to both
ports aboutwaiving their portservice
charges, which would helpwith costs.
If all goes to planthe first load of
shredded tyres will headnorth next April.
The tyres will be shreddedonthe
Racecourse Road site using amobile
shredder built by MaugersContracting
Ltd. This is expectedtotake 85 days.
‘‘We will fill two 20foot containers at a
time and have them transportedto
Lyttelton Port via truck. NZ Express has
agreedtodothis, as well as store
containersattheir siteinorder to meet the
shipping vessel schedule.’’
The containershave been donated by
GoldenBay Cement and will go on Pacifica
Shipping vessels to Whangarei Port. The
cementcompany will collect them.
additional harvest pressure, or angling
opportunities,willrisk endangering the
longterm sustainability of sportsfish
populations.
Fishers can fish downstream of the
confluence of the Staircase Stream with
the Waimakariri River, downstream of the
AshleyGorgeRoadonthe Ashley River,
downstream of the confluenceofthe South
branchwith the Hurunui River, and
downstream of the confluenceofthe Hope
River on the Waiau River.
In addition to this oneoff extension, the
North Canterburyregion will also
undertakeawiderangling regulation
reviewlaterthis month.More information
on proposed regulation changes will be
available on the Fish &Game website from
May 18. Anglers are invited to make
submissions in writing to be considered at
its June 17 meeting.
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Facilities
open doors
Many public facilities across the
Hurunuidistricthave reopened under
alert level 2.
They include playgrounds and
reserves, libraries,public toilets and
service centres.
The use of community halls is being
assessed on acasebycase basis,
depending on the activity and the health
and safety plans provided by applicants.
Manyfacilities have extra healthand
safety measures in place to address
Covid19needs, including signin
stations,social distancing, extra
sanitisingand contacttracing records.
Full detailsonwhat facilities are open
and how they are operating can be
viewed on the council’s website, on the
Covid19and Council Services page.
The council’s move to level 2is
happening progressively,with online
options and videoconferencing still
playing amajor role in its operations.
Chiefexecutive Hamish Dobbie says
althoughthe facilitiesare opening, he
recommends customers phone,email or
video call for help.
‘‘We want to ensure we continue to
reduce potential exposure to Covid19
and allow for appropriatesocial
distancing. We are also asking that
customers choose not to use cash if
possible.’’
Contactlesspayment minimises the
risk of virus transfer.
As an incentive,those who set up a
direct debit to pay their rates are
receivingadouble pass to the Hanmer
Springs pools.
Mr Dobbiesays residents should enjoy
the autonomyoflevel 2, but be mindful of
their responsibilities. ‘‘It is important
that we all continuetobevigilant.”
In brief
Show dates announced
New performance dates have been
confirmed for North Canterbury
Musicals’ postponed production of
Joseph andthe Amazing Technicolour
Dreamcoat.The show was to have
opened on May7at theRangiora Town
Hall, but was postponed because of
Covid19 lockdown restrictions. It will
now open next year at the same venue
on May 13 and close on May 29. North
Canterbury Musicalsexecutive
committee president Michelle
Hampton says it is ‘‘great news’’ to
have the new dates for the show locked
in for 2021.
Blackwell brothers
Aphotograph of Andrew Blackwell
mistakenly appeared in astory about
his brotherMichael on page 5inlast
week’s North Canterbury News.The
article reported on the annual report
of the Waimakariri Zone Committee,
which Michael Blackwell chairs. The
error is regretted.
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Firms in push to retain staff
By DAVID HILL
Localbusinesses are doing
what theycan to retainstaff.
Enterprise North
Canterbury (ENC)chief
executive Heather Warwick
says she is not aware of large
job losses in the region due to
the Covid19lockdown.
‘‘I think therewill be some
(job losses) and that’s to be
expected. It’s about
understanding the business
and cutting thecosts to fit with
your cashflow, but that’s where
the wage subsidy is making a
difference.
‘‘I honestly get the sense that
none of the businesses we work
with are rushing to lay off staff.
Whenyou have agreat team
you do everything you can to
keepyour team.Iknowalot of
employers will do their bestfor
their staff.’’
The government’s wage
subsidy, announced in March
as the country went into
lockdown, was for an initial 12
weeks to June.
It was extended by eight
weeks under tighter eligibility
criteria,which will carry over
somebusinesses to August.
‘‘Wewill reallyonly get a
sense of it in three months.Noone
is expecting to go back and
be operating at 100 percent
straight away.
‘‘It’s anew normal for all of
us and it’s goingtotaketime to
build up again. But the clear
message is to support local—
that’sgoingtohelp local
businesses by putting money
back into the local economy.’’
ENC has supported429
businesses during the
lockdown through the
Regional Business Partner
programme,with 21 percent
being tourismand hospitality
businesses,whichnationally
experienceda95% ($814
million) drop in electronic
card spend lastmonth
compared withApril 2019.
Tradesand service
businesses made up 18% of the
businesses seeking support,
followed by retail(15%), food
and beverage producers,
3
professionalservices,
construction,manufacturing,
property, art and recreation,
primary industry, then
wholesale and distribution.
Mrs Warwick says ENC has
beenable to assist with
professionalservices grantsto
helpbusinesses in North
Canterbury and Kaikourawith
business continuity planning
and cashflow forecasting.
‘‘It’s just phenomenalthe
support we’vebeenable to get.
We’ve alsoworked hard to
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Thursday last week
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Council proposes a3.74pc rates increase
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proposed by theHurunui District
Council. The figure followsacouncil
meeting last week and the closureofthe
Hanmer pools due to Covid19 protocols
whichhas left abig holeinits budget.
The council was keentocut costs to
help ratepayers affected by the lockdown.
Chieffinancial officerJason Becksaid
the councilhad been planning a$3.4
million poolssurplus, butwas now
budgeting anet profit of $64,000.
The council dividendwas now
calculatedonananticipated cashsurplus
of $64,000,plusdepreciation of $1,042,200.
‘‘This means there is no depreciation
funds being usedtorepay debtand any
further capital expenditure willbe
funded by debt,’’ he says.
Mr Beck says the loss of $894,102 of the
dividendfrom the pool represents 4.38%
of last year’s ratestake of $20,398,510.
Withoutbudgetchanges, this would
havemeantarawincreaseof10.28%. The
councilhad already agreedany increase
above 5% wouldnot be tolerated.
Mr Beck saysproposedinflationadjusted
wage increases had been pared
back and ratingfor council earthquakeprone
buildingshad been put on hold,
saving$200,000,while savings of more
than $50,000 were made by putting a
contestable fund in hiatus.
Afund for Queen Mary building
maintenance had beenhalved to $50,000
and awardsand grants had been pulled
back, saving$120,000. It has alsobeen
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PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
Local backing crucial
to business recovery
By SHELLEY TOPP
Communitysupport for local businesses
has neverbeen moreimportant,a
Rangiora cafe ownersays.
Covid19 restrictionshave hit
businesseshard, particularly in the
hospitality industry wherecafes and
restaurants were forced to close under
the level4lockdown.
‘‘We had no revenuebut considerable
fixedcosts,’’ explains Karl Horwarth, coownerofRangiora’sFools
of Desire
Cafe.
The Government’s wage subsidy ‘‘was
ahuge help’’.
‘‘It has enabled us to keep our team
together. But likesome other key
industries, including tourism,
hospitality has taken alongerhit than
most and some direct andadditional
help,like aGST waiver for amonthor
longer, would help with cashflow and be
asimple way to assist.’’
Karl says he wants to learnabout the
WaimakaririDistrict Council’s plans for
the region.
‘‘I would lovetosee acomprehensive
plan to improve facilities, encourage
innovativeideas, and then market
ourselves to awider audience.’’
Karland his partner, Elisa Leach,
madethe most of their lockdown time to
improve their business by holdingZoom
meetings with staffevery otherday,
doing online training, and upgrading
systems.
‘‘Wealso rebuilt our website in
preparation for levelthree and online
ordering and takeaways.’’ With trading
restrictionsnow eased, the cafe had
somegood dayswith online sales, phone
orders and text orders.
‘‘But our cafe is acommunity hub,not
justaplacefor food and drink, and
everyone missed the interactionwith
customers, the laughs, the personal
touches, the atmosphere of abusy,
lively,friendly cafe,’’Karl says.
Karlsays the road ahead is uncertain
and it is clear that communitysupport
for local businesses will be vital.
‘‘The local elementisthe key to the
support. Pay your bills, spend your
money in the shops,goout for ameal or
drink if you can afford it.
‘‘Asindividuals we can all do that and
there is ahuge tangible benefit if we do.
On awider scale Ihope landlords, banks
and otherbigger institutionssee that
theyalso have to play their part and
share in the pain,proportionally.’’
`Bubble' clothing on offer
By SHELLEY TOPP
ARangiorabusinesswoman has created an
‘‘I Love My Bubble’’design for Tshirtsand
hoodiestoraise funds for Youthline and
the West Christchurch Women’sRefuge.
Wendy Quigley, who owns Tshirt design
business Junk2Funk,suffersfrom bipolar
disorderand struggles with depression.
She began creating designs for Tshirts
and hoodies in 2008 whensomeone
suggested she put some of her painted
images on Tshirts.
However, Wendyhad otherdesignideas.
The online business makes customised
Tshirts and hoodies for fundraising,
advertising and promotions.
‘‘Wework withindividuals, businesses,
organisations, schools and groupsto
provideunique designs for fundraising
and to get themnoticed,’’ she says.
Wendy cameupwith the bubble design
during the levelfour lockdown when she
was enjoyingseeing families walking in
her neighbourhood. She decided to use the
design as afundraiser. ‘‘I saw that
organisationswere strugglingtoraise
funds due to the lockdown.’’
The Tshirtsand hoodies are made by
Fundraiser ... WendyQuigleyand her
daughter Jazmin Quigley, aged 14, in ‘‘Love
My Bubble’’ hoodies.
PHOTO:SHELLEY TOPP
ClokeClothing,awholesale fairtrade
clothing supplier, which gets the garments
made in Bangladesh. Wendy’s designs are
printed on the clothing by Rangiora’s
Norstar Screen Printing. She is sellingthe
Tshirtsfor $25, with $5 per item goingto
charity. The hoodiesare $50,with $10
goingtocharity.For purchases, email
Wendyatwendy@junk2funk.co.nz.
Lynda hits the right note with cafe
By SHELLEY TOPP
Aformermusic teacher who
wanted to own acafe is living her
dreamasownerofRangiora’s
Soda Cafe and Bar.
Closing the cafeduring the
Covid19 levelfourlockdown was
hard,but Rangiora’s LyndaCox is
enjoying being able to welcome
customersback again under alert
level2.
Before buying the cafe, Lynda
was amusic teacher andsemiprofessional
musician in Britain
for 14 years.She moved to New
Zealand 16 years ago with her
husband, Jeremy,tofurther his
career.
‘‘I wasborn and lived my whole
United Kingdom life in Luton,
Bedfordshire,about48km north of
London,’’ Lynda says.
Owning acafe had been a
lifetimedreambut study, work and
then family got in the way. After
moving to New Zealand, Lynda
was astayathomemum.
‘‘I spent alot of time
volunteering for KartSport
Canterbury as arace officialand
the club secretary,and assisting
my husband’sbusiness in an
administrative role,’’ she says.
However, on her 50th birthday,
in December 2015, Lyndadecided
it was timetopursueher cafe
dreamand in early 2016the couple
bought Soda CafeinKingsford
SmithDrive.
‘‘Forthe first 2 1 ⁄2 years of owning
Soda Iworkedseven days aweek,
aminimumof12hours aday.
Eighteenmonthsago we decided
to close on Mondays to givemea
day off aweek,althoughIdon’t
Friendly welcome ... Soda Cafe and Bar ownermanager Lynda Cox, centre, with staff members, Taria Martin,
left, and Poppy McCreanor, at the cafe in Kingsford Smith Drive, Rangiora.
PHOTO:SHELLEY TOPP
always achieve this with catering
commitmentsetc. ‘‘I nowwork an
average of 80 hoursaweek and
love every minute of it.’’
Lynda loves cooking and says
the challengeofrunning a
commercialkitchen and filling the
food cabinet singlehanded is
amazing.
‘‘Seeing people enjoy my food
and receiving positive feedback
absolutely makes all the hard work
worthit.’’
Lyndaalso enjoys the challenge
of owning her own business and
learningsomething new about
herself every day.
‘‘I havenoformal training, just
years of experimentation, passion
and it helpsthat Ilove eating
delicious food,’’ she says.
Aselection of glutenfree
cabinet food is astrongpoint of
difference for SodaCafe.
‘‘Wehave regular customers
travelling in weekly from
Christchurch,Rolleston, New
Brighton andall overthe place for
our glutenfree baking, especially
our glutenfree donuts.
‘‘Our piesand burgers are also
crowdpleasers.Imake everything
in house. Quality control,
consistency, and baking in small
batches to ensureour food is fresh
are my top priorities.’’
NEWS
North Canterbury News, May 21, 2020
5
Mayor
writes to
Bunnings
By DAVID HILL
Waimakariri MayorDan
Gordon has goneintobat
foremployeesfacedwith
thepossible closureof
BunningsWarehouse in
Rangiora.
Mr Gordon has beenon
the phone with Bunnings’
headofficeand has
followed up withaletter
callingonthe hardware
retailertostayinNorth
Canterbury.
Bunnings saysitis
considering closing seven
stores aroundthe country,
includingRangiora.
The announcement puts
21 localjobsinjeopardy.
‘‘Frommypoint of view,
it is disappointing thatwe
could loseanational
retailertoour district,
especially given the
continued growth in our
districtmeanswehave
the numberstosustain
largescale retailersas
wellassmaller niche
businesses.’’
The Waimakariri
population of 63,000 is
expected to top75,000
overthe nextdecade and
the council is working to
developarecoveryplan
for the region to bounce
backfromthe lockdown.
“A Healthcare Home for you and your Family”
What we take…
Cut out this updatedrecycling bin lid
sticker and keep me handy while we work
on gettingnew bin labels distributed.
Flattened cardboard
To ensure your bin gets
emptied and to avoid
contamination of recycling:
Items need to be clean and loose
Don’t squash bottles, tins or cans
Lids go in the rubbish.
Aluminium cans, tins, kitchen
and bathroom aerosols
Glass bottles
and Jars
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• New Patients welcome
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• Flu Vaccine Clinics for
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Minutes from Kaiapoi, Rangiora and Northwood
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Wecan’t accept:
Plastics numbered 3, 4, 6&7
Soft plastics or any plastic you can
scrunch into aball
Takeaway coffee cups
Compostable items
Clothes and toys
Nappies
Polystyrene
Pans and foils
Window glass, crockery &light bulbs
Liquids or food
Batteries
General rubbish.
Repeated contamination may result
in withdrawal of your kerbside
collection service.
Paper
Plastic bottles
and containers
waimakariri.govt.nz/rethinkrubbish
VIEWS
6 North Canterbury News, May 21, 2020
KAIKŌURA VIEWS
MAYOR CRAIG MACKLE
Forging afresh path
As we create our new normal at alert
level 2, now is the time to create avision
for the future of Kaikoura.
There is no doubt things are going to
be tough, with many businesses
struggling after Covid19 lockdown
restrictions and the impact on tourism,
but every cloud has asilver lining.
Now is the time to work together and
shop local, supporting our local
businesses.
Let’s build on our strengths and
showcase the incredible beauty of the
natural environment we call home.
There’s been ashift of thinking that
has taken place in lockdown. I've been
speaking to many people who are
thinking differently, from how we run
our businesses to how we live our lives.
There is ashift to amore sustainable
way of living that stands us in good stead
to benefit from the new budget
investment of $1.1 billion into
environmental jobs and projects in
regional New Zealand.
We have always valued our unique
landscape and now, with greater funding
being offered, we can continue to build
on our past work.
It is abalancing act between acting
fast, creating real jobs right now for our
community, and keeping an eye on the
future.
The council is working with partner
organisations on ideas to put forward for
consideration under the new
environmental funding streams. At the
same time, we have the strange
opportunity presented by Covid19 to
create the place we want Kaikoura to be,
for us and our visitors.
Given that we are going to be severely
impacted by Covid19, we have set up an
Economic Recovery Governance Group
with community leaders.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor,
Iwish to comment on your excellent
article and photo in last week’s North
Canterbury News.
Congratulations to the woman who
took it upon herself to sift through the
rubbish dumpedoff the stopbank
along the Ashley River and identify
the company or person responsible.
Iwould like to see more people take
This team will work with our
community to create and drive an
Economic Recovery Plan, helping
facilitate investment and partnership in
recovery projects and supporting the
planning of employment creation
projects in the district.
Unfortunately, level 4scuttled the
2020/2021 Draft Annual Plan that was
ready for consultation in April and May.
However, while we have been in
lockdown, council management and staff
have revised the Draft Annual Plan in
order to balance the financial effects of
Covid19 on ratepayers with the planned
earthquake recovery expenditure.
We hope to have the document
available for consultation in June and
will promote this online, through the
Kaikoura Star and noticeboards around
town.
Please take the time to read the
consultation document and let us know
what you think.
Iwould also like to thank our
community for the sacrifices that have
been made to keep this community safe
and healthy. Saying that, I’m loving the
freedom of level 2. It’s great to talk to
people face to face (from asafe
distance).
There are good health and safety
protocols in place at every local business
I’ve been to, and I’m impressed at the
way everyone is adhering to the
restrictions and working within level 2
guidelines.
Please continue your good work and
keep our community safe and healthy.
Our greatest asset right now is the
place we live and the people who live
there. Let’s embrace that silver lining
and be proactive in creating the new
normal. I’m up for the challenge and I
imagine you are, too.
this action, as while out walking
myself Isee the rubbish thrown on the
ground along walkways and roadsides.
It doesn’t take much to take abag
(like Ido), pick it up and dispose of it.
Take pride in our surroundings
everyone.
Yours
June Forster,
Kaiapoi
Farming will help lead
us out of tough times
Agriculture is proving to be one of the country’s economic life rafts
amid the Covid-19 pandemic, writes Daniel Maxwell, Federated
Farmers North Canterbury Meat and Wool chairman.
Economiccommentators are pretty
much unanimousthat the world has
entered what could be aprolonged
recessionsparked by the Covid19
pandemic.
New Zealand isn’t immune but what
has already been clear overthe last two
months is that agriculture is one of our
economy’s life rafts.
Deemed an essential industry,
farmers and growers havebeen able to
carryonproducingquality milk, meat,
grainand fibre not onlyfor five million
Kiwisbut seventimes that numberof
people offshore.
What's more, we do it at alower
carbon footprint than almost anywhere
else on the planet.
Environmentaland animalwelfare
credentials are increasingly important
to welloffconsumers, so even though
theremight be abumpyridewith prices
on global marketplaces buffeted by the
virusfallout, our primary produce
export revenue, and thusfarm incomes,
shouldn’t take too muchofahiding.
Havingsaid that, it is certainly not the
time to be lumpingthe sector, which has
the greatest prospect of accelerating our
LOST AND FOUND
The following property has been reported
as lost to North CanterburyPolice:
ANike backpackwith clothes and a
charger, ablack Apple iPhone 8, asmall
black wallet,ablackSamsung phoneina
pink case, asilver iPhone 6inacream/
beige case, ablack cardholder, ablackandwhite
cowhidewallet, and ablack
walletwith Germanidentification.
The following propertyhas been left at
DudleyPark pool since2017 and is now at
Rangiora Station: AStChristopher
pendantand fingerprintpendantona
silvernecklace, aToyota car key with
another key and around blacktab, agold
holy medal, anecklace with ‘‘Lachlan I
ROWE 07 APRIL2008’’ on it, ablack
whistle on astring withtwo small keys,a
gold twisted necklace,ablack/orange
multifunction watch, achild’sblackandyellowmultifunction
watch,abrown
necklace with ahook on it, apieceof
greenstoneonablack string,along gold
link necklace,acoppery necklace with a
flatpendant, asilver diamond stud
economic recovery, withawhole lot
morerestrictions, rules andcosts.
Unfortunately, it is amuchharder
roadahead for some other sectors,
especially tourism. Internationaltravel
is pretty much stuffed,atleast in the
shortterm, although there is some hope
thatwecan getasafe travel bubblegoing
withour mates across the Tasman.
As was acknowledged in the Budget
on May14, all this means there are
excellentjob opportunities in our
primary sector for Kiwis who have the
right attitude, enjoy the outdoors and
aren't afraid of hard work.
The pandemic has put clamps on the
usual flowofmigrant workers, and the
dairy sector in particular, includingin
Canterbury, has workforcegaps.
The latest Federated Farmers
remuneration survey confirmsgood onfarmpay
increases, and often
accommodationisthrown in.
The pandemic has also shown us that
agriculture alsooffers job security.
It wouldbegreatifthe upshot is a
waveofyoung people realising thereis
agreat careerpathwayahead of them
working on the land.
earring, agold danglestar earring,a
small circlesilver stud earring, apearl on
gold necklace, abrown stringnecklace
with cream,light and dark brown rings
and asmallbone carving, athreeloop
silver earring,asilver diamond stud
earring, asilver fourdiamond earring, a
silver drop earring, asilver twisted
anklet,acoppery largeball stud earring,
asmall silver linkbracelet, asparkly
large silver ballstud earring, aFitBit, a
watch engraved ‘‘To Sam Love Dad
5/1/18’’, acreamandcopper sportwatch,
acream Baby GWatch, apendant
engraved ‘‘Happy 60th 25/9/14’’, a
macramebead droplet,agold bracelet
engraved ‘‘Kia Kaha and carry on’’, apink
pauatype butterfly charm, abracelet
with beads, astringtypebracelet, asmall
pink necklace withapixie pendant, a
silver sun charmbracelet,ablackApple
iPhone in ablack lifeproof case.
Also, thereisaiPhoneXR inablack
case in Amberley and ablackPanasonic
landline phone in Rangiora.
McALPINES MITRE 10 MEGA RANGIORA -OCEAN WATCH
This
Week
Sun
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Moon
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Good
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Good
Rise 7:41am
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Best 11:54am
Times
Rise 6:42am
Set 4:59pm
Fresh Neasing
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Rise 7:42am
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Best 12:17am
Good
Good
Times 12:41pm
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Set 5:31pm
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Rise 7:43am
Set 5:07pm
Best
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Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows
Waimakariri 3:36am 2.1 9:46am 0.7 4:17am 2.1 10:29am 0.7 4:58am 2.1 11:11am 0.7 5:42am 2.1 11:54am 0.7 6:28am 2.1 12:25am 0.7 7:17am 2.1 1:09am 0.6 8:07am 2.1 1:56am 0.6
Mouth
4:00pm 2.2 10:16pm 0.7 4:42pm 2.2 10:59pm 0.7 5:23pm 2.2 11:41pm 0.7 6:07pm 2.3
6:52pm 2.3 12:38pm 0.7 7:38pm 2.3 1:24pm 0.6 8:27pm 2.3 2:11pm 0.6
Amberley 3:36am 2.1 9:46am 0.7 4:17am 2.1 10:29am 0.7 4:58am 2.1 11:11am 0.7 5:42am 2.1 11:54am 0.7 6:28am 2.1 12:25am 0.7 7:17am 2.1 1:09am 0.6 8:07am 2.1 1:56am 0.6
Beach
4:00pm 2.2 10:16pm 0.7 4:42pm 2.2 10:59pm 0.7 5:23pm 2.2 11:41pm 0.7 6:07pm 2.3
6:52pm 2.3 12:38pm 0.7 7:38pm 2.3 1:24pm 0.6 8:27pm 2.3 2:11pm 0.6
3:45am 2.1 9:55am 0.7 4:26am 2.1 10:38am 0.7 5:07am 2.1 11:20am 0.7 5:51am 2.1
6:37am 2.1 12:34am 0.7 7:26am 2.1 1:18am 0.6 8:16am 2.1 2:05am 0.6
Motunau 4:09pm 2.2 10:25pm 0.7 4:51pm 2.2 11:08pm 0.7 5:32pm 2.2 11:50pm 0.7 6:16pm 2.3 12:03pm 0.7 7:01pm 2.3 12:47pm 0.7 7:47pm 2.3 1:33pm 0.6 8:36pm 2.3 2:20pm 0.6
3:47am 2.1 9:57am 0.7 4:28am 2.1 10:40am 0.7 5:09am 2.1 11:22am 0.7 5:53am 2.1
6:39am 2.1 12:36am 0.7 7:28am 2.1 1:20am 0.6 8:18am 2.1 2:07am 0.6
Gore Bay 4:11pm 2.2 10:27pm 0.7 4:53pm 2.2 11:10pm 0.7 5:34pm 2.2 11:52pm 0.7 6:18pm 2.3 12:05pm 0.7 7:03pm 2.3 12:49pm 0.7 7:49pm 2.3 1:35pm 0.6 8:38pm 2.3 2:22pm 0.6
3:42am 1.6 9:50am 0.5 4:25am 1.6 10:32am 0.6 5:08am 1.6 11:14am 0.6 5:52am 1.6 11:58am 0.6 6:38am 1.6 12:30am 0.5 7:26am 1.6 1:17am 0.5 8:14am 1.6 2:05am 0.5
Kaikoura 4:05pm 1.7 10:19pm 0.6 4:47pm 1.7 11:02pm 0.5 5:30pm 1.7 11:46pm 0.5 6:13pm 1.7
6:57pm 1.8 12:42pm 0.5 7:43pm 1.8 1:28pm 0.5 8:31pm 1.8 2:16pm 0.5
*Not for navigational purposes. Wind and swell are based on apoint off Gore Bay. Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidespy.com Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd.
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It is aprivilege to serveour community inthis difficult
time as we adjust to theimpactsofCovid-19.
I’mheretohelp.
“Thanks Matt for your message received today,
and your good wishes for us all during our current
crisis. Ihave tosay Ihave personally had avery
pleasant lockdown here inRingwood. Ican
particularly commend our local supermarket for
its effective organisation of shoppers on site, but
also its efforts intaking orders and delivering
the goodstothe door. The staff have all been
courteous, friendly and helpful as well as carefully
keeping the appropriate distance from each other
and their customers. For the record,overall, Ihave
found everyone in Oxford goodhumoured, friendly
and careful to maintain lockdown rules.”
Well done Oxford,especially thelocal FreshChoice
supermarket.Lovely feedback from alocal Oxford
resident in thesechallengingtimes.-Matt.
When Roger(nothis real name)foundthat his
wage subsidyhadn’tbeen paid intohis bank
account, he immediately reachedout to my office.
We were abletohelp him getitsorted. This is just
oneofthe ways Iwas able to assistaslocal MP.
“Thanks Mattkeep up the good work and stay
safe. Thanks for your support and the help we
received from your office team in Rangiora.
Youguys are great.”
“I received aphone call from them. Applications
approved and money will be paid tomorrow,
thank you somuch for your help. You’re alifesaver.
Cheers”
You’renot isolated.I’m here to link youintothe
help youneed.Myteamand Iare workingvirtually
from home.We’re setupreadytorespondand
connectwithyou by phoneand email.
Alertlevel 4caughtsome local residents in the
middleofshifting house.Karen (not herreal
name)was vulnerablestayingather oldaddress
anddesperately needed to leave. Shereached
out andmyteamand Iassistedher in gettingan
exemption to completeher move.
MattDoocey MP forWaimakariri
03 327 0514 or03310 7468 •waimakariri@parliament.govt.nz
MattDoocey.Waimakariri • mattdoocey.co.nz
Funded by the Parliamentary Service. Authorised by MattDoocey MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.
NEWS
8 North Canterbury News, May 21, 2020
Tenacity landed Ellis his job
Persistence has paid off for aRangiora
teenager who wanted an afterschool job
working at Fools of Desire Cafe.
Rangiora High School student Ellis
Bailey, aged 16, emailed the cafe’s coowner
Elisa Leach every week to see if
any work was available before
eventually getting the job he wanted
three years ago, working at his favourite
cafe serving customers.
‘‘My mum is friendly with Elisa, but I
like to think that it was from my
persistence with emailing once aweek
that got me the job,’’ Ellis said.
Ellis says he enjoys the work, and he
enjoys the customers.
He works about 20 hours aweek and
sometimes more during school holidays,
but has no plans to leave school before
Year 13.
‘‘I am Year 12 completing NCEA level
There’s been
an important
change…
Your yellow bin now
only acceptsrigid plastic
containers and bottles
markedwith a1,2or5.
All other plastic needs to go in the
rubbish along with tops and lids.
Check the bottom ofthe container
for atriangle with anumber in it.
If there is no number,orifyou’rein
doubt –throw it out.
Happy in his work ... Ellis Bailey.
2currently and the subjects Itake are
English, statistics, accounting, history,
classics and chemistry.’’ Ellis plans to go
to university.
‘‘I think Iwill end up doing either a
law degree or abusiness degree of some
kind.’’
waimakariri.govt.nz/rethinkrubbish
Rare sighting ... Acritically endangered Australasian bittern photographed flying
over the Pegasus wetlands last week.
PHOTO: JEAN WILLIAMS
Excitement over
Pegasus sightings
By SHELLEY TOPP
Pegasus photographer Jean Williams
had an exciting surprise while walking
around the Pegasus wetlands with a
friend last week.
The women saw arare Australasian
bittern (matukuhurepo)inflight but
couldn’tidentifyitat the time.
Jean photographed the unusuallooking
bird thinking at first it might be
ajuvenile seagull. However,after
having aquick look at theimageonher
digital cameradisplaymonitor she
realisedthat was not the case.
When she returned homeshe was
eagertodownload her images to get a
better look at the photo.
‘‘I had aton of housework to do,’’ she
said.But, instead, she downloadedthe
images. Then, afteraquickconsult with
the Birds OnlineNZwebsite, she was
excited to discover the bird was arare
Australasian bittern.Itiscritically
endangeredinNew Zealand, with fewer
than 1000 thoughttoremain.
The Department of Conservation has
askedtobetold of any sightings and
Jean sentthem aphoto with information
aboutwherethe bird was seen.
Christchurch wildlife photographer
and ornithologist Steve Attwood said
several sightings of Australasian
bitterns had beenmade at thePegasus
wetlands. Any sightingswere wonderful,
he said.
‘‘They are difficult birdsto
photographbecausetheir camouflage is
so good that you usually don’tsee them
untilyou are too closeand then all you
get is aflyingawayshot.’’
The bird world was also ‘‘buzzing’’
oversightings of two New Zealand
dabchicks(weweia) at Pegasus
wetlands, Steve said.
‘This is an extremely rare find.’’
Dabchicksare endemic to New
Zealand and were oncewidespread but
became extinct in the SouthIslandin
1941. In 2012, two were recorded
breeding near Takaka,atthe top of the
South Island. ‘‘Since then they havealso
bredinafew other places near
Blenheim,the furthest southbeing Lake
Elterwater, just southofBlenheim.
‘‘Sotosee two birds at Pegasus, which
might be apair, is very exciting and the
first timeany have been seen this far
south for many,many years.’’
Unusual sight ... Arare New Zealand
dabchick, one of apair recently sighted at
the Pegasus wetlands. PHOTO: STEVE ATTWOOD
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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD -MAY 21 2020
Waimakariri District Council
Services at Alert Level 2
At level 2our service centres, libraries and aquatic centres are open to the
public again. You will notice alot of changes around when you visit our
facilities that have been put in place to keep our staff and the public safe.
You will be asked for your details for contact
tracing purposes, numbers in our buildings
may be limited, wewill be asking you tokeep
physically distanced and there will be plenty of
sanitiser on site for you to use.
Alot more of our places and spaces opened
for use including playgrounds, skate parks, dog
parks, tennis courts, basketball courts, sports
areas and boat ramps.
Community Facilities, like community halls,
remain closed for bookings until 23 May. The
delay in opening will give ustime to implement
contact tracing, set up changes in facilities
to meet requirements and move or update
bookings as needed.
If you are unsure of anything please ask a
member ofstaff –who will be happy tohelp,
from adistance. You can find out more about
what to expect when you visit one of our
facilities here waimakariri.govt.nz/covid19.
We’re in the process of reviewing our Draft
Annual Plan tomake sure any rates increases
are as low aspossible. We’re also drafting a
recovery plan which will support the District
bouncing back and are reviewing previous
assumptions when drafting our Long Term Plan
later in the year.
It is important that we don’t make hasty
decisions at this time without fully considering
the consequences of this pandemic, both
long and short term. The decisions we make
must consider our current workload ensuring
essential services continue for our community, or
contribute to the strong and sustained recovery
of our District.
The Council will meet next week to discuss
the draft 2020/21 Annual Plan and the
subsequent rates level for the coming year. We
have listened very carefully to the feedback
we have received from public both through
the consultation process and various other
channels. Our approach tothe coming year
is acarefully considered plan that looks at
the whole picture to deliver what we need to
support our community.
At Alert level 2with more people returning to
work and school, there will be alot more traffic
on our roads so please play it safe, stay calm
and be kind.
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 usonfacebook
@WaimakaririDistrictCouncil
• Try our online options waimakariri.govt.
nz/services/online-services
• Snap Send Solve App.
Your Fourth 2019/20
Rates Instalment is Due
We’d like to remind you that the
fourth instalment of the 2019/2020
rates is due.
Service centres are now open. Please pay
before 27 May 2020.
If you’re having difficulty paying your rates
please get in touch with us to talk through
suitable payment options –phone
0800 965 468, email rates@wmk.govt.nz.
Penalty charges will not apply if apayment
plan has been agreed.
Internet/Telephone banking payments
Internet and telephone banking payments
are welcome.
• Use the valuation number asareference.
• Ifyou are paying rates for more than
one property, please send the remittance
advices marked “internet banking” or
email property valuation references and
detailsofpaymenttorates@wmk.govt.nz.
• Payments to account:
01-0877-0129222-00.
Payments made by Visa, MasterCard
or Account2Account
Payments can also be made online at
waimakariri.govt.nz using Visa, MasterCard
or Account2Account.
An online fee of2.20% of the total amount
of the payment is charged for all payments
made by credit card.
Update Your Details Now
Dog registrations for 2020/21 are just
around the corner, so it’s agreat time
to check your details are uptodate.
• 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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Meetings will be livestreamed on the
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• Council Draft Annual Plan
Deliberations
Tuesday 26 May at 9am
• Council Draft Annual Plan
Deliberations (Continuation Day)
Wednesday 27 May at 9am.
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10 North Canterbury News, May 21, 2020
Oxford adjusts well to life under restrictions
By DAVID HILL
Oxford is staying positive amid
the Covid19 restrictions.
Community leaders say the
town remains in good spirits
despite the uncertainty, and
residents were pleased to be
able to help two German
tourists stranded in the town.
Cr Wendy Doody said she was
thrilled to receive an email
from aGerman couple thanking
local residents for helping them
during the lockdown before
returning home last month.
‘‘They were just so grateful
for the kindness that was
bestowed on them.
‘‘I’m just so pleased that
Oxford was able to help them.’’
Cr Doody says she is pleased
to see some normality returning
as the country gradually moved
from alert level 4to2.
‘‘I walked down the street on
Mothers’ Day and it was great to
see people queuing for coffee
and keeping their distance.
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‘‘The supermarket has been
ultra busy and people have
been out walking and
exercising with their dogs and
saying ‘hi’.
‘‘It’s been really positive.’’
She says the council’s Zoom
meetings have been an
interesting experience.
‘‘I think those Zoom meetings
have been wonderful. They’ve
been nice and crisp. They have
to be over by acertain time, so
you whizz through it.’’
Oxford Community Trust coordinator
Jo Ealam says the
trust has been busy responding
remotely to the needs of the
community during the
lockdown, and is bracing for an
anticipated ‘‘onslaught’’ in the
coming months as the realities
of job losses and reduced
incomes begin to affect local
families.
But she says Oxford has
responded positively to the
lockdown.
OxfordOhoka Community
Board deputy chairman
Thomas Robson echoes those
sentiments.
‘‘I think, in general, most
residents feel very lucky to be
in acaring, rural area and
appreciate the measures taken
to try to keep them safe and
healthy, but are looking
forward to getting back to a
more normal way of life.’’
He says he has been
impressed by Oxford’s ‘‘usual
mode of community support
and spirit’’, with the community
trust continuing to run its food
bank and assisting essential
workers to meet child care
needs.
Volunteers have also been
making supermarket runs for
the most vulnerable.
‘‘The lovely autumn weather
has meant that many of our
residents have been out
walking and catching up on
yard work, with many gardens
looking smart and fences newly
painted.’’
In good humour ... German couple Susanne and Achim were stranded in
Oxford during the Covid19lockdown,before returning to Germany.They
appreciated the community support they received.
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The Cust community is
reaping the benefits of having
its own recycling facility.
Arecent survey indicates
the CustRural Recycling
Facility has increased
recyclingand improved
awareness,Cust Community
NetworksecretaryYolande
Lawrence says.
The online survey was
completed in March, before
the lockdown. It received57
responses.
Morethan half of the
respondents said they were
now recycling more since the
trial began.
Comments indicated people
had stopped burning
recycling, are more aware of
whatisallowed in recycling
bins, and are recycling better
by cleaning and removing
lids.
“It has made me recycle,”
statedone respondent.
Praisewas alsogiven to the
WaimakaririDistrict Council
for minimisingthe carbon
footprint by reducing the
numberofcar trips to the
SouthbrookTransferStation,
which is becoming
increasinglycongested as the
district grows in size, Mrs
Lawrence says.
Regular audits of the
recycling bins by council staff
confirm the recycling facility
generally has less
contamination than the urban
yellowbin recycling service
and, in their experience, is
generally better thanother
mixedrecycling bins, she
says.
Mrs Lawrence says she is
encouraged to see people
makinguse of the facility and
doing theirbit to recycle.
She hopesthe trial can be
extended for afurther six
months.
“At the beginning there
weresome teething issues,
not with the mixedrecycling
skip, but withthe cardboard
and paperone.
‘‘Initially, it proved too
small. Then the provision of a
larger open skip didn’t work
either as somepeople thought
it was for rubbish, also some
paper blew out to a
neighbouring property.
‘‘We thenreceivedalarger
cardboard and paper bin
purposemade by Waste
Management, whichworked
really well.”
Mrs Lawrence thankedthe
council’s solid wastestaffand
the Cust Hotel for their
assistance withthe project.
“This initiativehas
succeeded thanks to the
combinedeffortsofaprivate
businessowner, the council
and the community,and
shows how we can achieve
more by working together.”
Arecycling future ... David
Ayers talks at the opening the
Cust Rural Recycling Facility last
year, when he was mayor.
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Sally steps in to run
Oxford school bus
By DAVID HILL
An Ohoka woman has stepped up to
transport Oxford students into the city.
SallyDobson was approachedby
parents after theRed Bus Company
cancelledits Oxford service.
Her first bus run for 34 childrenwas
completed on Monday morning.
She started the Little Blue BusCompany
several yearsago to transport her own
childrentoschool in Christchurch andhas
been serving the Ohoka, Swannanoa and
Mandeville areas.
The company has worked with the
Ministry of Education and the Oxford
Community Trusttoensure all safety
requirementswere met.
Due to social distancing rules,only
schoolchildren are allowedonthe buses.
‘‘We are running twobusesinthe
morning and two busesand avan in the
evening and they must be registered.’’
She expects about 40 children will be
usingthe serviceonce the word gets out.
Waimakariri Mayor DanGordonsaid he
received calls from concerned parents
afternews brokethat Red Bus had
cancelledthe service.
Mr Gordon contacted both Environment
Canterbury (ECan) and Red Bus to explore
options.
‘‘RedBus are not in aposition to
reconsider their decision for arange of
reasons, including their present
ownership and financial situation.
‘‘As the service was privately provided,
ECan has not been involved in the service
provision and it follows that there is
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service.’’
He says ECan indicates it is willing‘‘to
have aconversation withthe community’’
about the provision of abus service, which
would carry rating implications.
‘‘I understand that in discussionsinthe
past the community hasindicatedthat they
were notprepared to pay for this.
‘‘Thisview may have changed, but this
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members of the communitywanted abus
service operated by ECan.’’
Mr Gordon says he is pleasedthe Little
Blue Bus Company has steppeduptooffer
aservice for schoolchildren.
‘‘I arrangedavideo conference for the
LittleBlue Bus Companyand Oxford
Community Trustwith ECan to ensure
there was appropriateadvice and further
support if required.’’
Another operator, Dusted Tradingof
Cust, is considering offering aservice to
the generalpublic as well as students.
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‘‘It is encouragingtosee that, following
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cancellation of their service,that there are
now options and choices for our
community,’’ Mr Gordon says.
‘‘I wanttoacknowledge the efforts of all
those providerswho havestepped up.’’
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Lisa says she has beenproviding ‘‘a
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14 North Canterbury News, May 21, 2020
Simon to help plot path
to regional recovery
By DAVID HILL
Simon Hart hopes to makea
positive impactonWaimakariri's
recovery fromthe Covid19 crisis.
The Waimakariri District
Council business andcentres
manager has assumedthe role of
recovery manager.
He willcoordinate the
development of arecovery plan,
which he planstopresent to
councillors over the next couple
of months.
“I do get asense that if we
managethis well and involve our
community in the rightway, we
can have apositive impactand
help to mitigate some of the
impacts,’’hesays.
“It’s areal privilege to be in
this role, but getting it right is
very muchmore than just me.
‘‘We’ve got agreat leadership
team, led by (chief executive)Jim
Palmer, agood council,agood
business communityand, as we
saw from the earthquakes, we
have aresilient community.”
Mr Hartsays it is too early to
predict how many businesses
couldcloseorhow manyjobs
may be lostinthe district, but he
echoed Mr Palmer's assessment
that ongoing population growth
andastrongruralsector put the
district in agood position.
“It dependsonthe growththat
occurs, where it occurs and how
it occurs, but there are many
developmentsunder way, such as
the stadium, and others that are
planned that will show
confidence to the communitythat
we are continuing to support
growth.”
The council is receiving
regular updates on retail
spending and economic activity
in the district, with the metrics
beingconstantly revised to
predict different scenarios as the
situation evolves.
Mr Hartsays alot will depend
on how longthe country remains
at the loweralert levels and what
is allowedatthose levels,Mr
Hart says.
“There’sanumber of things we
could get involved in to create
some economic stimulus in our
district, but we need to be
mindful of the impactonrates
andweare workingalongside
ourpartnersinthe private sector
andwith Greater Christchurch.
“Wehave put our minds to
creating anumberofoptions and
we will be evaluating those
options withkey stakeholders
over the next few months.”
Mr Hart says finalising the
annualplan is the immediate
council priority, but the recovery
plan willbeakey document as it
looks ahead to nextyear’s2021/31
Long TermPlan.
“We’re mindfulthat there's a
lotofconcern,anxiety and
pressures starting to emerge, so
it’s important we act promptly,
butwealso needtowork through
theoptions in atimely fashion to
getthe best outcomes.”
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16 North Canterbury News, May 21, 2020
Kaikoura
gears up
By DAVIDHILL
Moody mountain scene claims award
Aphoto of the southface of Mt Hutt was
judged champion image at the Rangiora
PhotographicSociety’slandscape
competition recently.
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Wendy Gibbs; Lake Lyndon Frosty Dawn
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Honours BGrade
Globe Sunrise —Nick Hampson;
McLeans Waterfall –Nick Hampson;
Windy Day in Holland –Graham Sutherland;
SecretSurf Spot –Anna Heasley.
Honours CGrade
Mt HuttSouth Face –Marissa Brandram
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Kaikouraisopen for business.
Winter hascome early for Kaikoura,
despite the fine weather, Destination
Kaikourageneral manager Glenn
Ormsby says.
‘‘On Sunday we werereally busy. It was
quiteamazingbecausewehaven’t seen
people for so long.
‘‘Thetourismbusinessesare certainly
feeling it. It’s very quiet at the moment.
We’vehad some verygood weatherover
the last two months,sowhen we get
weather likethis the seasonusually
extends into May.
‘‘Butweare all in the same boat,trying
to get people to come now that we are in
level2.’’
Mr Ormsby hopes Cantabriansand
visitors to Christchurch will take
advantage of the Alpine PacificDrive
Route, which links Kaikoura and
Hanmer Springs with Waipara, the
Waimakariri district and Christchurch.
‘‘It’s good to have that up and running
now. It’s an opportunitytosee Kaikoura,
Hanmer and North Canterbury.
‘‘There’s some greatplacestosee and
things to do while you are on the drive
route.’’
The suggestion of opening up a‘‘trans
Tasman bubble’’with Australia would
bringKaikoura tourism operators some
relief, but it needs to be managed
carefully, he says.
‘‘I think everyone wouldbeexcited to
get atransTasman bubble, but Idon’t
thinkit’s that easy. We’vestillgot to be
very careful.
‘‘What we need to be encouragingin
people is ‘you’ve got to see your own
country before you see the world’.’’
WAIAUBRIDGE CLOSURES
Nowthat weare out of lockdown, repairs will continue on
the Waiau Bridge. Thiswill involvesome weekend night
closures.
While the bridgeisclosed, therewill be a40-minute
detour via River Road, continuing along Leslie Hills Road
ontoMousePoint Road (SH7). Detour arrowswill be set
up to direct traffic.
What will we be doing?
On Saturday23May we will be cutting the damaged pier free
from the bridge deck and sittingitonthe temporary works.
On Sundaynight 24 Maythe bridgewill be closedsowecan
jack up the bridgeand realign it.
During the closuresonSaturday6and Sunday7June we will
be cutting the expansion joints in the bridgedeck.Theremay be
some noise from this work.
During the next weekend closures (20 and 21 June) we will be
concreting the expansionjoints.
Howtostayinformed
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sendyour emailaddress to info@nctir.com or youcan
call us on 0800628 4737.
Howwill this impact me?
Night closures on the followingdates:
• Sunday24May(6pm-6am). Wet weathercontingency dateis
Monday25May –6pm to 6am
• Saturday6(8pm-8am) and Sunday 7June (6pm-6am)
• Saturday20(8pm-8am)and Sunday 21 June(6pm-6am)
• Further datestobeconfirmed
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RURAL LIFE
18 North Canterbury News, May 21, 2020
City girl forges career in agriculture
By DAVID HILL
Ashleigh Foley has shown that a“city
girl” can succeed in the world of
agriculture.
The primary sector looked to be a
world away when Ashleigh attended
Christchurch’s Avonside Girls’ High
School, but fastforward 10 years and the
Waimakariri Young Farmers’ Club
member has acareer in crop science
and was recently elected as New
Zealand Young Farmers’ Tasman region
chairwoman.
“I’m very lucky to be in an industry
which is still exporting,” she said, noting
that it nearly didn’t happen as acareer,
as agriculture was not an option at
school.
She managed to get asummer job, as
her mother worked for PGG Wrightson
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anew world of possibilities.
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Instead of agriculture, she was
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talked about what to do if aram runs at
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“All it took was one day shadowing
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wasn’t for me.”
Ashleigh ended up having to repeat
level 3NCEA at another Christchurch
secondary school and then had to repeat
the first year of her agricultural science
degree at Lincoln University.
“For me, my first year at university
was an eyeopener. Ithought aJersey
was something you wore. Iliterally had
to learn everything.”
While at university, Ashleigh had
several summer jobs, including one on a
large dairy farm, where she drove a
20tonne digger after receiving “a
10minute crash course”.
She now works for Assure Quality as
an area coordinator, managing teams
testing seed quality under the New
Zealand Seed Certification Scheme,
working alongside another “townie”,
former Rangiora High School student
Erin Buckland.
Ashleigh likes to pay it forward to
other young people, encouraging them
to pursue careers in the industry which
has given her opportunities, by visiting
schools and giving students summer
jobs.
“When Igoand speak to high school
students now, Isay: ‘my name’s Ash and
Ifailed high school’.
“I tell them ‘if you don’t get it on your
first go, it doesn’t really matter. Igot my
degree and I’m still treated the same as
anyone else’.”
She says anyone can foster acareer in
agriculture if they put their mind to it.
“There’s huge opportunities for
women in agriculture. If you’re
prepared to give it agoand you can
admit when you don’t know something,
but you’re prepared to learn, you can
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Ash-Leigh’sbold journey
By DAVID HILL
AshLeigh Campbell admits it
was “a complete shock”tobe
named the youngest ever
Fonterra Dairy Woman of the
Year award winner.
At just 29, the NgaiTahu
Farming technical farm manager
and New Zealand Young
Farmers (NZYF) board
chairwoman says she has been
overwhelmed by messages of
congratulations since being
announcedasthe winner of the
annualcompetition run by the
Dairy Women’sNetwork (DWN).
“All threeofuswere amazing
finalists and we all have away of
havinganimpact. Iguess being
young,I’m abit of agogetter,
grabbing opportunities as they
come. I’vebeen bold, I’ve been
brave and Ihope this journey I’ve
been on can showcase to other
young wahine that anything is
achievable.”
The award is worth $20,000 for
personal andprofessional
development over the nextyear.
“It will be interesting to see
how and when Ican use it.”
While she would liketo
incorporate an overseas trip
looking at “where New Zealand
dairying fitsinthe global scene”,
she accepts her development
may need to be closer to home.
She was nominated at the
beginning of the year, but it later
slipped from her mind.
“A lot has happened since then
and when Igot the call to say I
was afinalistIwas blown away.”
AshLeigh is the technical farm
❛I’ve been bold, I’ve
been brave and Ihope
this journey I’ve been
on can showcase to
other young wahine
that anything is
achievable.❜
—AshLeigh Campbell
manager for Ngai Tahu’s eight
dairyfarms, plus support farms,
at Eyrewell,nearOxford.
The Covid19 lockdown has
meantthatAshLeigh has been
working remotely for the last six
weeks, with each farm operating
within its own bubble.
“Normally Iamonfarm three
to four days aweek, but Ihaven’t
been able to do that.But it’s been
amazing to see my farm
managers’ uptake of Zoomand
the technology available.”
She saysthe lockdown has also
changed the way NZYFoperates,
with staffhaving “done an
amazing job to shift alot of stuff
online”, including fundraisers
and webinars.
“Our membership base has
grownupwith socialmedia, so
they enjoy connecting bothwith
technology and in person, but
obviously it sucks that theycan’t
meet facetoface.”
NorthCanterbury contract
milker Rebecca Green was also a
finalist in the DWN regional
leader of the year award.
Leading the way ... AshLeigh Campbell has been named as the Dairy
Women’s Network’s dairy woman of the year.
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RURAL LIFE
North Canterbury News, May 21, 2020
19
Meat for
charities
Silver Fern Farmsiscalling
on North Canterbury farmers
to help ‘‘meat theneed’’of
local food banks.
Thecompany is the
founding sponsor of new
charity, Meat the Need, to
enable farmers to support
local food banks.
Theproject has been
successfully pilotedin
Christchurch and is being
extended elsewhere just as
foodbanks are reporting
record demandfrom the
Covid19 crisis.
Silver FernFarms
completed its first delivery of
5000meatpacks to the
Christchurch CityMission
duringits monthlong pilot
and hopes it will extend to
other regions as morefarmers
donate stock.
Company spokesman Justin
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backtothe community.
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and theworld and want to
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New Zealanders benefit from
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in the world right here.’’
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RURAL LIFE
North Canterbury News, May 21, 2020
21
Photos show extent of bush recovery
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Tiromoana Bush is regenerating
thanks to aprogramme startedin
2004.
Photographs taken in
Tiromoana Bush, next to the
Kate Valley Landfill, show the
success of the restoration project,
whichisfunded by Transwaste
Canterbury Ltd, the owner of the
bush and landfill.
Tiromoana Bush reopened on
May 8after being closed because
of the fire risk over the summer,
and the Covid19 lockdown.
Transwastechairman Gill Cox
says comparingphotographs of
the samearea of Tiromoana
Bush taken15years apart shows
the positiveimpact thatthe
restorationproject, including
tree planting and pest control,
has had on the nativeforest.
‘‘Notonly has the vegetation
increasedinstature and spread,
but, where oncethe Kate Stream
wouldrun dry in summer, there’s
now aflourishing12hectare
Transformation ... The southern edge of Kate Pond, photographed in 2004 at left, and in 2019 at right.
wetland supporting arange of
floraand fauna.’’
In 2004, when sheep and cattle
wereexcluded from Tiromoana,
siteswere earmarked as photo
locationstoprovidearecord of
regenerationover the years.
The regular photography is one
aspect of the projectplanned and
managed by Dr David Norton, a
Professor of Forestry at the
UniversityofCanterbury, and
Bush expanding ... The Lower Kate Valley, photographed in 2004 at left, and how it looked in apicture taken last year.
author of The Tiromoana Bush
RestorationManagementPlan.
‘‘As change in naturalsystems
is usually quite slow,itcan be
difficult to remember just how
much changehas occurred,’’ he
PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
says, explaining thatthe photos
provide an objectivereference.
The professor saysmassive
changes have occurred in
TiromoanaBush since the
restoration project began.
The photographs show
expansion of woody vegetation
acrosswhat was previously
farmedgrassland, including both
natural regeneration and
restoration plantings.
‘‘The development of the
wetlands is also very apparent,
and Ican also see in some photos
how individualplantshave
recovered.’’
The reopening of the
TiromoanaBush Walkway is
supported by anew free walkway
guide,available in the carpark
and online at
tiromoanawalkways.nz.
Abookletabout the bush
restoration is also available on
the website,whichhas beenredesigned
to include more
informationand photographs.
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22 North Canterbury News, May 21, 2020
Brooke’splans take aCovid-19 hit
By DAVID HILL
Ayoung Sefton showjumper’s
dream adventure to Europe has
been put on hold because of the
Covid19 pandemic.
Rangiora High School
student Brooke Adams was
among agroup of young New
Zealand riders selected by
North Island equestrian Jacob
Thompson to ride and compete
at the Peelbergen International
Equestrian Centre in Kronenberg
in The Netherlands last
month.
But the trip of alifetime was
called off as Covid19 spread
around the world.
The team now hopes to make
the trip later in the year.
The 17yearold is in Year 13
and was amember of the
Rangiora High School gold
team which recently won the
schools competition at the
National Equestrian Centre at
McLean’s Island, on the
All clear ... Brooke Adams has been in good form on the showjumping
circuit in the recently completed season.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
outskirts of Christchurch.
Brooke has aspirations of
becoming an artificial
insemination technician and
wants to specialise in equine
breeding. She hopes to work for
some of the world’s top
breeders in Europe and bring
the knowledge back to New
Zealand.
She has successfully
competed on the showjumping
scene and hopes to be a
consistent performer at junior
rider level over the next 12
months.
‘‘My goals are to be consistent
at the junior rider level and to
compete in the North Island,’’
she says.
‘‘I think that this opportunity
of competing at the Peelbergen
International Equestrian
Centre would be an amazing
experience for me, both
personally and in terms of my
riding.
‘‘It is my ultimate dream to be
able to compete internationally
at such an amazing event and to
have the challenging task of
forming abond with aborrowed
horse.’’
Brooke says she hopes to
form new friends with people
from ‘‘all corners of the world’’
as well as experiencing the
equestrian scene in The
Netherlands.
Postponed ... Brooke Adams’overseas tripisonhold.
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PROPERTY
Substantial potential
556 Barkers Road, Loburn
Enjoying all the benefits of its semi-rural location, our feature property feels like it’s aworld away from the hustle and bustle of modern
life, despite being just ashortdrive from the township of Rangiora and all of the amenities on offer there.
Inside, this delightful home boasts four bedrooms (master with walk-in-robe) and two bathrooms, including an ensuite off the main
bedroom. Most rooms are super-sized, with the lounge being very spacious and boasting amazing mountain views. Thoughtfully
configured living and dining spaces complement the kitchen, while the neutral decor ensures the new owners will have no trouble
expressing their own sense of style and personality. Warmth is provided by two heat pumps, large wood burner, HRV systems and
double glazing.
The home sits on aprivate elevated site on the 30 acre parcel and has adouble garage with workshop, and asecond double garage.
The block is well fenced, has mature shelter belts and trees, a790m trotting track, 12x12 Totalspan barn with dry boxes, two 2-bay
sheds and various shelters. Grassy paddocks provide the opportunity to graze all animals. With the land size available here, further
unrealised potential is high.
The semi-rural setting is superb, allowing you to enjoy the fresh air and pristine landscape of Loburn’s stunning countryside, on the
ever popular Barkers Road.
This lovely home, in this incredibly convenient location, is sure to attract alot of interest. Prospective buyers are urged to act quickly.
Deadline Sale
closing 5pm, June 3rd 2020,
unless sold prior.
For more information contact:
Aaron Clark
027 873 5121
Property Brokers Ltd
Website ID#RL75629
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RANGIORA
27 Melford Close
On aquiet cul-de-sac inahighly sought-after pocket of
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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.
Casablanca
VIEW Sunday 24 May 1.00 -1.30pm
Aaron Clark
Mobile 027 873 5121
Office 03 313 8022
aaronc@pb.co.nz
BUYERS $640,000+
4
2
2
WEB ID RL75406
OXFORD
88 Bush Road
View By Appointment
Purchasers looking to upscale to alifestyle 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
Entry level farm
BUYERS $649,000+
TENDER
WEB ID RR74876
ROTHERHAM
74 Topps Road
Property Brokers are proud to present this attractive and
productive 83ha farm with 3bedroom home. The soils
on the flat are predominately Ayreburn Deep Clay, with
the balance Waipara Moderately Deep Silty Loam.
Currently the flats are being irrigated with hard hose
irrigators from hydrants down the central lane. There
are 45Amuri Irrigation Company shares, which provide
27 litres/sec.
VIEW By Appointment
TENDER closes Thursday 28th May, 2020 at
4.00pm, (unless sold prior)
4
2
2
Hamish Anderson
Mobile 027 678 8888
Office 03 310 6471
hamisha@pb.co.nz
3
TENDER
Maurice Newell
Mobile 027 240 1718
Office 03 310 6471
mauricen@pb.co.nz
1
2
OPEN HOME
WEB ID RL75097
FERNSIDE
594 Oxford Road
VIEW Sunday 24 May 1.00 -1.30pm
Picturesque, two storey Mediterranean style property on
10.4 hectares. You are welcomed to the house with a
large set of double doors which open uptoagrand
open-plan space offering light and very high ceilings.
Maurice Newell
Open plan kitchen/living with abreakfast island. Awing
Mobile 027 240 1718
leading off the living area offers two large double
Office 03 310 6471
bedrooms sharing alarge family bathroom with
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leads to the master bedroom suite and another large
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2
3
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WEB ID RR73376
OXFORD
Lot 1587 Domain Road
Set in abeautiful mature setting, this well maintained
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this approximately 200m2 family home features, four
generous bedrooms, separate office, open plan kitchen
living area, separate lounge, large deck, heated by open
fire and awood burner. The detached double garage
has an additional storage room. Situated on the quiet
Domain Road.
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Mobile 027 678 8888
Office 03 310 6471
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NEWS &CLASSIFIEDS
26 North Canterbury News, May 21, 2020
Public Notices
Personal
Notice of By-Election
On Friday14August 2020 aby-electionwillbeheld to fill one extraordinary
vacancy for the West Ward.The vacancy has arisen from the recent
resignation of Cr Jason Fletcher.
Nominations
Nominations forthe above position open on Thursday21May 2020 and must
be made on the official nomination form. Copies of the nomination form and
acandidate information sheetcan be requestedfromthe Hurunui District
Council office, downloaded from www.hurunui.govt.nz, or from the electoral
officer (see contact detailsbelow).
Completed nomination documents mustbereceived by the electoral officer
no laterthan 12 noon on Thursday18June 2020.Each nomination mustbe
accompanied by adeposit of $200 incl GST, payable by EFTPOS, cash or on-line
banking(see candidate information sheetfor requirements).
Candidatesare encouragedtoalsosubmit acandidate profile statement and
recentcolour photograph. The requirements forthe profile statementand
photoare setout in acandidate information sheetwhich is available with the
nomination form.
All nomination documents mustbelodged together.Candidatesshould refer
to the candidate information sheetfor further details.
Electoral Rolls
Apreliminaryroll forthe by-election canbeinspected at either the Hurunui
District Council office,66CartersRoad (SH1),Amberleyorthe Hanmer Springs
Library &Service Centre, Cnr Amuri Aveand Cheltenham St, Hanmer Springs
duringnormal office hoursfromThursday21May 2020toThursday18June
2020:
Electorsmay enrol or amend their enrolmentdetails on the residential
electoral roll by:
• Completing an enrolmentform available at Postshops, public libraries
or the Hurunui District Counciloffice.
• Calling0800367656.
• Visitingthe Electoral Commissionwebsite(vote.nz)
Updatestothe preliminaryelectoral roll close at 4pmonThursday18June
2020.
Applications forregistration as aratepayerelector aretobemade on the nonresidentratepayerelector
enrolmentform available wherever copies of the
electoral rollsare displayedoronthe council’swebsiteand mustbereturned
to the electoral officer before 4pmonThursday18June 2020.
Election Details
If anelection is required to fillthis vacancy,the election willbeconducted by
postalvotingunder the First Past the Post electoral system. Candidate names
will be listedinrandom order on the voting papers.
AnthonyMorton
Electoral Officer
PO Box3138,Christchurch 8140
www.hurunui.govt.nz 0800 666 928
KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS
“The Key of Knowledge ..“(Luke 11:52)
“GOOD NEWS”
The Lord Jesus Christ said:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their’s is the
Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are they that mourn:
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Situations Vacant
Farming Manager
Craftbeef on the Pacific
Lansdowne Farm on the Conway Flat is looking for enthusiasm ...in a
new Farming Manager. Weproduce branded, craft beef along the Pacific
coast for the dining trade -Lansdowne Beef®. Market launch last year
was successful but has lately been interrupted by the pandemic.
The Lansdowne Farming Manager will spend 50-70% of time at
Lansdowne, the rest working at anearby station. Regardless, Lansdowne
will be afull time employer, providing 2BR house w/separate farmoffice.
We require ambition and outside-the-square thinking to grow this valueadded
trade. Of course we also need practical pastoral farmskills, robust
health and ability to work hard and be outdoors.
In addition, you need to show ability to plan ahead, to follow aplan, to
communicate, take responsibility, share the credit.
Compensation will be asalary based on experience, reviewed regularly,
with the housing and utilities provided.
To register your interest, please scan and attach to an email acover letter
and CV to Jay@LansdowneFarm.co.nz
We’ll come back to you promptly.
Lansdowne Farm
http://www.lansdownefarm.co.nz
2278721
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
Firewood
DRY Pine $80m, 4m or 8m
loads. Woodend, Kaiapoi,
Rangiora areas. Telephone
027 312 7179.
DRY pine cones, no
needles. Pick up 3 mins
from Rangiora, $5 per sack,
purchase 10, receive 11.
Phone 027 649 3451.
Educational
TUITION available. Primary
and secondary to
NCEA level 3. Math, Literacy
and Science (NCEA).
Each student on an
individually tailoured programme.
Kip McGrath
Rangiora has been serving
the local community for 30
years. Give us a call or
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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.
Livestock
TEXEL ROMNEY cross
ewe hoggets suitable for
breeding /lifestyle blocks.
Phone 021 626 449 or 03
385 4966.
HOMEKILL
Butchery &
meat processing
313 0022
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For Sale
HONEY 4kg bucket
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Available at Gracebrook,
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Gardening
ROSE PRUNING, professional,
20 years experience.
Ph Rosemary 021 060 1200
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GARDEN heges cut to
perfection. Tree & arbor
work. Also spraying. Free
quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or
021 111 4322.
TIDY TREES and gardens.
All tree pruning,
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No job too small. Ph 027
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CARPENTER / Painter
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313 5013 or 027 431 1864.
DRESSMAKING Bev’s
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Phone 327 5535.
ABEL &Prestige Chimney
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Professional, guaranteed,
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repairs, carry most parts. Ph
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NORTH CANTERBURY
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DECORATORS
Lilybrook Decorators. Now
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CHIMNEY SWEEP
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PLASTIC
North Canterbury specialist.
All plastic &fibreglass
repairs. Telephone James
021 180 5103.
PAINT & wallpaper
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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 &
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Free quotes. Phone Nathan
027 516 6609.
PAINTER & Decorator.
25 + years experience.
Interior /exterior, roofs &
waterblasting. For a free
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314 4620 or 027 477 1930.
BRICK and blocklaying.
All types of work undertaken,
repairs. Ph Hamish
0272 386 003 or 313 5678.
METAL WORX. Flashing,
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Welding, Custom Trailers,
General Metalwork. No job
too big or too small. Ph 021
265 5428 or 03 314 6908.
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PAINTER & Decorator.
Semi retired painter. Small
jobs. Ph Peter 03 312 7945
or 027 693 8360.
POWER TOOLS repairs,
parts &sales for over 30
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Grossman Trade
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WELDING
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.
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.
DENTURE CLINIC
RANGIORA
DENTURE CLINIC
Garry WMechen
Registered Clinical DentalTechncian
Phone (03) 313-9192
38a Ashley Street, Rangiora
NEW N W DENTURES D ES
*RELINE * *REPAIRS
* I S
HOURS
8.30am -12noon
- Monday to Friday
FREE E CONSULTATION O
AND ADVICE
A V C
For a/h repairs
phone (03) 310-3044
Scaffolding
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.
•Edge protection
•Working platform
Phone
0274 366 901
Plans for pricing
jas.rangiorascaffolding@xtra.co.nz
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CLASSIFIEDS, TRUSTED TRADES &PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
North Canterbury News, May 21, 2020
Trade &Services
Log Fires
Pellet Fires
Heat Pumps
Sales
Service
Installations
Free Quotes
03 343 1651
472 Blenheim Rd
www.heatstore.co.nz
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
VALUATION
Specialising in North Canterbury.
Contact Geoff at
Maxwell Valuation. Phone
03 310 8541 or email
geoff@maxval.co.nz.
Butchery
OxfordButchery
Shane and Leanne Frahm
We cankill&process yourstock
FourGenerations of Frahms
since 1957
Ph 312 4205
Oxford
Electrician
AARON HARRIS
ELECTRICAL LTD
NEW HOUSES • ALTERATIONS
ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS • SMART WIRING
SYSTEMS AND MORE...
M: 0275 543 958 E: aaron@ahel.co.nz
Scrap Metal
Number one
old-fashioned bacon
&ham curing.
A/H 312 4709
CASH PAID FOR SCRAP
•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm
Machinery•All non Ferrous
MAINLAND
METALS LTD
Ph (03)338 7000
Mike0274 818544 •Robbie 0274818 027
Locally owned and operated
BULLDOZING
3 DMC 2 GPS
• 45 years experience • Roading • House sites
• Dam construction • Farm tracks
• 23 ton blade and rippers
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
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.
Phone TimEarl 027 435 5071
T.D. Earl Ltd
1902273
1680439
2020478
ANTHONY SYMONDS
Forall your painting &
plastering requirements
Local with 30 years
experience
All workmanship
Guaranteed.
Phone 021 344 023
2220615
REMOVALISTS
2Men &agood
sized truck.
From $157 per hour
(incl gst).Kaiapoibased.
Call Gerard
027 668 3636
2225244
2269511
Computer Repairs
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
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
2276
276
108
SEPTIC TANK
CLEANING
Bill’s Liquid
Waste
You dump it...
Blair pumps it...
Blair Tavendale
Ph 03 314 9371
0275 379-694
2225862
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
2276525
2070788
Builder
Windows &Doors
27
Automotive &Recovery
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
• 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
YOU
COULD
BE
HERE
Advertise
your business
in our Trades
and Services
Phone
Amanda Keys
on
03 313 2840
Daryl Power
027 230 9401
concretepower@scorch.co.nz
www.concretepower.co.nz
Plumbing
For all
general
aspects of
plumbing
Discounts for over
65 years old
Fast friendly service
All work guaranteed
Aaron McCartney
Certifying Plumber
Cell 027 366 9091
A/H 03 310 2137
Free Call:
0508 44EVER
EMAIL:
plumber_27@yahoo.com
WINDOW MARKETPLACE
•New &Used
•Timber&Aluminium
•Windows &Doors
8am-5pmWeekdays
8am-2pm Saturday
215 Waltham Rd,Sydenham
Ph (03) 3796159 info@windowmarket.co.nz
Fax(03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz
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SellOut!
Due to COVID-19, alarge shipment of E-Bikes and E-Scooters arrived late.
Allstock must go! In-store onlyspecial prices!
E-Bikes
Great on-road commuter and trail riding bikes.
Introducing
The newERIDER 3.0 E-Scooter!
ERIDER City Wave Plus 26″
ERIDERSummit Plus 26″
ERIDER Trail Tracker
ERIDERXtrail Advanced
Motor
Battery
Max Speed Assist
Available Colours
250W
36V 10.4Ah
30 km/hr
Motor
Battery
Max Speed Assist
Available Colours
250W
36V 10.4Ah
35 km/hr
Motor
Battery
Max Speed Assist
Available Colours
500W
48V 10.4Ah
38 km/hr
Motor
Battery
Max Speed Assist
Available Colours
250W
36V 14Ah
40 km/hr
E-Scooters
Get around quicker in your daily commuter.
ERIDER 3.0
Gotrax GXL Commuter V2
Kugoo G3 Booster
Kugoo S3Pro
Motor
Battery
Max Speed Assist
Available Colours
500W
48V 13Ah
40 –45km/hr
Motor
Battery
Max Speed Assist
Available Colours
250W
36V 5.2Ah
25 km/hr
Motor
Battery
Max Speed Assist
Available Colours
2x800W
48V 17.5Ah
55 km/hr
Motor
Battery
Max Speed Assist
Available Colours
350W
36V 7.5Ah
25 –28km/hr
of
s.
Kugoo M2 Pro
Motor
Battery
Max Speed Assist
Available Colours
350W
36V 7.5Ah
30 km/hr
InokimLight 2
Motor
Battery
Max Speed Assist
Available Colours
350W
36V 10.4Ah
35 km/hr
Inokim Quick3+
Motor
Battery
Max Speed Assist
Available Colours
400W
48V 13Ah
30 km/hr
Zukboard City V2
Motor
Battery
Max Speed Assist
Available Colours
350W
36V 10.5Ah
30 km/hr
Electric Rider is New Zealand’sspecialist importer of
topquality electric bikes, scooters and skateboards.
Seein-store forexclusive pricing!
455 Blenheim Road. Inside the old Target building
corner of Blenheim Road and Curletts Road.
phone 0800 360720
envelope sales@electricrider.co.nz