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Thursday,June25, 2020 | Issue902 | www.starnews.co.nz
Railway loses some puff
By ROBYN BRISTOW
The lockdown hastaken its toll on the
Weka PassRailway.
It is low on volunteers and has alot of
work to do before gettingupenough steam
to fully resume passenger tripsonthe
Waipara to Waikari line.
Chairman NeilBurt says the workload is
mounting and the battle is on to catchup
on abacklog of maintenance put on hold
when volunteersbecame detachedfrom
their‘‘toys’’ duringlockdown.
“There is alot that happens behindthe
scenes to operate our trains. We got put on
pause,and we now needtocatchup,’’ he
says.
This meansfuture excursions, for now,
will be down to two carriages,pulledbya
dieselengine.
The railway’s rolling stock manager,
Harry Mathwin, sayscertification has
expired on some carriages and
locomotivesused to run its regular trains.
“We can and will run atwocarriage
train,and we lookforwardtoincreasing
the sizeofthe train as carriagesare
inspected and certified.”
One of the railway’s 1931built carriages
needs work on one of the bogie floats.
Harry saysitisanawkwardjob, requiring
volunteerstowork from an inspectionpit
underneath the tracksinthe railway
workshop at Waipara.
The railway’s work wagon,used to run
track and lineside maintenance trainson
Wednesdays, is due for asimilarrepair.
The wagon carries critical maintenance
tools and has acrew rest area. Losing it
from service is complicatingthe weekly
track working bees.
Recertifyingthe 1909built steam
locomotive will be much more difficult,
requiring thoroughinspections of many
safetycritical components, and afinal
signoff from athirdparty inspector from
the North Island. Thismeans trains will
likelyremain dieselhauledfor some time
when full operations do resume.
The charitable society carriesabout
15,000passengers.
It has been operated entirely by
enthusiastic volunteers since 1983.
Collectively, between 100 and 200
Diesel steps up ... Steamlocomotion will be taking abreak on the Weka Pass Railwayasvolunteerscatch up afterthe lockdown.
volunteer hours are spentonsite each
week. “Ourvolunteers are like one big
family,” Neil says. “We all enjoyatripout
of the cityonce or twiceaweek to work on
the trains.
“We rely totally on public support to
keep operating and volunteersare our
backbone”.
He urges anyone thinkingoftaking a
trip along the line to keep an eye on its
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to help locals
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Alittle rural storewas a
big asset to aNorth
Canterbury township
during lockdown.
Staffatthe Hawarden
Four Square steppedupto
help getgroceries to town
residents and farmers
during thelockdown, and
localposties alsolent their
support.
Many residentsand
farmerswereunableto
visitthe store to do their
weekly shopduring
lockdown, when people
were urged to stayhome.
So Four Square owner/
manager, Wendy Hodgen,
alongwith herstaff, took
orders and packed up
groceries for those who
couldn’tmakeit
downtown.
Waikaribased
Hawardenpostcontractor
MandyThompson andher
team then collected the
ordersand deliveredthem
to grateful customers.
Last Friday,itwas the
community’s turntorepay
thekindness shown.
Longtermlocalresident
RayMiller didaquick
‘‘whip around’’ the
communities of Hawarden
andnearby Waikari to
thankthe teamthat
ensurednoone went
without.
Asmall group gathered
to present themall with a
small gift in appreciation.
Hurunui Mayor Marie
Black thankedthe Four
Squareteamand posties,
sayingtheir unwavering
communityspirit and
support, alongwith a‘‘cando’’
attitude,ensured the
communityhad allit
needed during lockdown.
‘‘Thefriendly
communityrelationship is
appreciated,’’ shesaid.
ECan lifts its rates take by 4pc
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Environment Canterbury is increasing its
total rates revenue by 4percent for the year
starting July 1. It has also adopted its 2020/21
Annual Plan.
The 4% rates increase is lower than the
9.8% previously mooted in the draft plan.
Savings have been made using cash
reserves and reducing reserve cash buildup
for flood protection and general
activities.
This could mean having to borrow to cover
the cost of unforeseen events, such as
floods.
Lower inflation estimates postCovid have
also helped reduce the increase.
The 4% refers to the increase in the total
amount received in rates from 2019/20. It
includes 2.3% for inflation, an additional
0.8% for public transport service
improvements, and provision for spending
on priority work programmes for the coastal
environment plan (0.5%), climate
engagement (0.15%) and atree planting and
regeneration initiative (0.25%).
Individual ratepayers pay different rates
depending on the size and location of their
property.
The rates increase is equivalent to about
$6 ayear for an urban Christchurch
property valued at $580,000, and $22 ayear
Support appreciated ... From left, postal staff Toni Douglas and
Katrina Quigley, Four Square staff Rachel Purvis and Diane Nurse, store
owner/manager Wendy Hodgen and Hurunui Mayor Marie Black at last
Friday’s presentation.
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for an urban Rangiora property of $400,000.
Householders in urban properties in
Kaikoura, Hurunui and Ashburton districts
district will see areduction in their rates.
Deputy chairman Peter Scott chaired the
council meeting, and noted the need to
recognise the impact of Covid19 on the
region, as agreat deal had changed between
the time the council signed off the draft plan
for engagement in February, and its
adoption last week.
‘‘We are acting decisively now to invest in
the future, but we are also tempering the
rate of change in some areas to
accommodate the postCovid recovery that
the region needs,’’ Mr Scott said.
‘‘There has been robust debate around the
council table over the last couple of months
about how much we can continue to press
forward with our longerterm initiatives,
against taking into account the
unprecedented postCovid economic
climate.
‘‘We have reached the position we have in
large part based on the feedback we had on
the draft plan, and more importantly during
the hearings that we held (online) during
the Covid period, when we heard about what
we should continue to push with urgency,
and what has changed externally that
impacts the ability of the community to
pay.’’
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The concert, by violinist
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National promises bypass
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The National Party has
promised to build the Belfast
to Pegasusmotorway,
including the Woodend State
Highway 1bypass, if elected
in September.
The party’s transport
spokesman, Chris Bishop, and
Waimakariri’s NationalMP
Matt Doocey madethe
announcement at ameeting
in Woodend’s OwenStalker
Park last Friday.
The new motorway will
begininBelfast,joining with
the Western Belfast bypass
and the Northern Corridor
motorways and go through to
Pegasus,bypassing Woodend.
‘‘Under National,the
bypass will be apriority,’’ Mr
Bishop said.‘‘It is avery
important commitmentwe
are makingasaparty to this
region and the people of
Woodend in particular.
‘‘This new roadwill help
drivejobs and growth in
NorthCanterbury, and help
our economy recoverfrom
Covid19.”
‘‘Northern Christchurch is
experiencingstrong growth,’’
he said. ‘‘The Belfast to
Pegasus motorway is acritical
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Safercommittee, said the
commitment was agreat
result for the community.
‘‘TheWoodend community
has beenwaiting 40 years for
asolution to the town’s traffic
problems.
‘‘We justhope now that the
National Partywill followup
on their promise to build the
bypass,ifthey become
government, andifthey don’t
win the election they will
continuepushing the next
governmenttogoaheadwith
the project. Idon’t see it as a
political thing. It just makes
sensetoget it done.’’
Acommunity rallywas held
in Woodend last February in
support of the bypass afterthe
Governmentannounced a$12
billion infrastructure
investment programme.
At lastweek’s gathering,Mr
Doocey said the projectwas
long overdue but ‘‘today the
people at Woodendand the
widerWaimakariri community
can feel listenedto’’.
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Mr Bishop said aNational
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He acknowledged the work
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right, were joined
by supporters for
the
announcement.
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likemeand Matt listen and
act is extremely impressive.’’
Waimakariri MayorDan
Gordon saidhewas pleased
withthe National Party’s
commitmenttothe project.
He says the council has
advocated for the Woodend
bypass for two decades,
seekingasafer and more
connected community.
‘‘The community in
Waimakariri,and
particularly Woodend/
Pegasus, haverightly been
veryconcerned about the
needfor safety improvements
and it’s wellknownthe
growing traffic demands on
thisroad will eventually
require abypass of
Woodend,’’ he says.
While there is aneed to
implementinterim ‘‘stopgap’’
safety improvements
immediately,aspromised,
construction of the bypass is
needed to provide longterm
safety benefits and help
development of the district’s
eastern growth node of
Woodend and Pegasus, he
says.
‘‘Importantly, it will also
provideinfrastructure
investment that will help
stimulate the greater
Christchurch economy
following Covid19.’’
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Group to help with cycle strategy
By SHELLEY TOPP
Agrouphasbeenset up to
provide acommunityvoice
to theWaimakariri District
Council’s walkingand
cycling strategyactionplan
update.
The Walkingand Cycling
Reference Group includes a
walkingadvocate, acycling
advocate, and
representativesfroma
range of organisations
within thedistrict, from
community boardand
councilrepresentatives to
the police.
‘‘Collectively, we are
tasked with providing
community input intothe
updating of thecouncil’s
Walking and Cycling
Strategy ActionPlan,’’ the
council’s communications
and engagement manager,
AlistairGray, says.
‘‘The strategyhasavision
that residents choose to
walkand cycle. The
environment is friendly,safe
and accessible for walkers
and cyclists and thisiswhat
we aim to achieve through
our influenceonthe action
plan.’’
Keen cyclistSarahLewis,
founder of Waimakariri
Women’s MountainBiking
and Walking Groupin 2016,
is representingthe
RangioraAshley
Community Boardinthe
new group.
Her bikingand walking
groupprovidesasafe
❛The strategy has a
vision that residents
choose to walk and
cycle.❜
—Alistair Gray
environment for women
seekingthe companyof
other likeminded women in
afun, social settingwhile
enjoying outdoor exercise.
Sarahcoordinatesallits
bikingand walking events
and enjoys showing
members where the tracks
are andencouraging them to
return with their families
and friends.
She saysthis involvement
willbeparticularly helpful
in herrole in the reference
group.
She enjoys allthe tracks
on offer in theWaimakariri
and Hurunui districts but, if
she had to choosea
favourite, it would be the
Rakahuri Trailalongside
the Ashley/RakahuriRiver.
‘‘TheRakahuri Trail is a
fun mountainbiketrack
comprisedofseveral
sections thatconnect up
alongthe way, which means
you can ridewhatever
distance youfeellike.
‘‘This particulartrack
offers plenty of variation
including flattrackand the
moretechnically
challenging sections.’’
Cycling enthusiast ... Sarah Lewis rides through the AshleyRakahuri Regional
Park in Rangiora recently.
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Dr McCubbin, of Waikari,
launched his campaign in
Blenheimlast weekend.
He says he looksforward
to the challenge.
He stood for Kaikoura in
2017,gaining 2417 votes.
He says he believes it is
even more important to
stress the Green’s message
aboutsustainability,
climate change, the health
of the country, its people,
the environment, protection
of water, and addressing
issues of socialjusticefor
people and the planet.
Dr McCubbin says the
Greens are asmall party in
the coalition Government,
but have achieved an
‘‘amazing amount’’.
‘‘Ourtarget is to be in
coalition with Labour for
another three years.’’
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Volunteers lifeblood of service
By DAVID HILL
Whenever there is afire,
accident or emergency,
volunteers are often first to
answer the call.
In smaller communities,
those first responders are the
local volunteer fire brigade.
North Canterbury’s Fire
and Emergency New Zealand
(FENZ) leaders say the
region is well served by fire
volunteers, but some
brigades could always do
with more, especially those
who can be oncall during
weekdays.
The Rangiora Volunteer
Fire Brigade ran asuccessful
recruitment drive this year
and now has awaiting list,
chief fire officer Hamish
Peter says.
‘‘That’s why we did the
recruitment campaign. We
are still in the early stages,
but it’s really heartening to
see.
‘‘We’ve still got to go
through police checks and
training, but through the
support of the media and the
public we’ve attracted some
very high calibre people.’’
FENZ North Canterbury
principal fire officer Bruce
Janes says most of his rural
brigades have about 20
volunteers, while his
MarlboroughKaikoura
counterpart John Foley says
some of his brigades have
found anovel way of ensuring
they are covered.
‘‘One of the issues we are
facing is alot of our brigade
members, if they’re working,
it takes them away during the
day,’’ Mr Foley says.
‘‘Often, it’s the women
staffing the brigades while
the children are at school and
covering the base until the
men come home and there’s a
few female chiefs appearing
around the country now.’’
The training and support
for volunteers is quite
extensive, meaning
employers can benefit from
having highly skilled
employees, Mr Peter says.
‘‘We are not only training
our people to be good at
what they do, but also
exposing them to anumber of
things which can transfer to
their working life and home
life.’’
Employers make abig
contribution in supporting
the volunteers, Mr Janes says.
‘‘Kirwee Garage has three
volunteers, so whenever the
alarm goes off the garage
closes, so we have to be
mindful of that.’’
Families also make a
sacrifice whenever
volunteers respond to acall,
Mr Foley says. ‘‘We wish to
thank our volunteers and
their families. When the
siren goes the whole family
wakes up and not just the
firefighter, so they all make a
sacrifice.’’
Volunteer firefighters
respond not only to fires, but
to vehicle crashes, medical
emergencies, hazardous
Volunteers valued ... Fire and Emergency New Zealand North
Canterbury principal fire officer Bruce Janes, left, and Rangiora
Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Hamish Peter say volunteers
are the lifeblood of the fire service.
PHOTO: DAVID HILL
materials spills, weather
events and Civil Defence
emergencies.
To become avolunteer, talk
to the local chief fire officer
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6 North Canterbury News, June 25, 2020
Building for the future
With Matariki,the Maori New Year, to
be celebrated thisyear on July13, it
makes me considerthe times in which
we live.
In challenging and unsettling times
like these,Iwonder if we can be
inspired by our Maori ancestors when,
in the bleakest of seasons, they focused
on restoration and strengthening
connections with one another.
Members of our wonderful
community team at the HurunuiDistrict
Council have spent the pastfew weeks
strengthening manyconnectionsvia the
conferencing app Zoom to check in and
understandhow theycan support and
work collaboratively with communities
to helpwith theirrecovery.
The team will playacrucial
leadership role in advocacy and
support for businessesand
communities.
Each year we develop in partnership
with our district an annualplan guided
by the overarching longterm plan.
This year our engagement was
somewhat hobbled by Covid19 and the
uncertainty with the alertlevelsand the
ability to meetinlarge numbers.
However, Iamgratefultocommunity
members who attended our engagement
sessions and also to individuals who
provided written feedback.
We weretruly heartened by the depth
of understandingand support, or
positive feedback, for councillors to
consider.
Being able to settleonanincrease of
3.74% and continue to provide ahigh
level of service for core activities, as
well as reinstate some grants, is avery
measured result in theseuncertain
times.
Currently, the council is seeking
expressions of interestfor the 2020
CommunityService Awards,plus the
Environmentand Heritage awards,
with the ceremony to be hosted later in
the year.Iask that you look aroundyour
communities to find deserving people to
nominate, or projects that fit the
criteria.
Communitymembers are alsoinvited
to provide feedback on the council
speed limitsbylaw and register, along
with the Hanmer Springs design
standards review. Both consultation
documents are on the council website,
hurunui.govt.nz/report/consultations.
Iampleased to announcethe
appointment of Hamish Dobbie to the
role of chief executive for afurther
term.
Iknow that you will join me in
congratulating him on this appointment
and Ilook forward to workingwith
Hamish,the staff,councillors and all
the Hurunui community to make our
district safer, strongerand more
connected than before.
Rates rise pegged to 3.74pc
Rates will increase by an average of
3.74 percent in the Hurunui District for
the 20202021 financial year.
The council has pared back its initial
proposal of a5%increase to take into
account the hardship resulting from
Covid19 restrictions on residents and
businesses.
It will formally adopt its annual plan
today, after approving the draft at last
week’s meeting after considering
community feedback.
The council decided to use extra
savings from external interest costs to
lower the increase, allowing it to fund
some awards and grants it had initially
excluded.
These are a$10,000 award for
secondary school achievers, $5200 for
the Hanmer Springs Heritage Trust
and $40,000 for the Hurunui Trails
Trust.
Costsaving measures include
$455,000 from wages, maintenance,
consultants, grants and awards.
Repayment of $1 million in debt has
been deferred, along with some capital
spending.
Mayor Marie Black says the changes
to the annual plan were made after
careful consideration.
“Councillors considered all feedback
in good faith and reached asensible
position,” she said.
The final decisions, she says, reflect
the community and the important
work of the district’s volunteers and
youth.
Claire McKay
Environment Canterbury Councillor
Efforts to reverse years
of water degradation
Six months ago,who would have
guessed the situation in whichwenow
find ourselves?
It is pleasing to see that, despite the
lockdown, work to improve our
freshwater has continued.
Threesignificantpieces of work are
particularly relevant to Canterbury.
The Government recently announced
highlevelpolicy for freshwater reform.
Whilethis provides more certainty,the
devilwillbeinthe detail.
Policies will be written intothe
National Policy Statement for
Freshwater management (NPSFW),
therewill be directives in the National
Environmental Standards (NES),and
therewill be several changes to the
Resource Management Act (RMA).
EnvironmentCanterbury believesthe
region is well placedinseveral policy
areas.
Our plans must be consistentwith the
NPSFW, so any gapsidentifiedwill
require aplan change.
The NES and RMA will have statutory
force.
SignificantNES provisionswhich are
more stringent than currently required
in Canterbury relatetowinter grazing
consent thresholds,mandatory farm
plansonpastoral or arable properties
larger than 20 ha, and anitrogen cap of
190/kgs/ha of syntheticnitrogen for
pastoral farms.
Many Canterbury farmers are already
well placed to meet thestock exclusion
policy. The council continues to focus on
compliance with plansand consents.
Achieving the more stringentNPSFW
nitrogen toxicity bottom line of 2.4mg/l
nitrogen will be challenginginsome of
our lowland waterways.
More scientific research is needed
and we know that historicnitrogen will
continuetoappear for many decades.
Budget 2020 has seeninvestment of
more than $700million to support the
primary sectorand create employment
with ontheground actionstoimprove
freshwater outcomes.Thereare many
opportunitiestoshare in thisand make
environmental gains.
Winter grazing of livestock on fodder
cropsisacommon practice in
Canterbury, and the potential for
Eyes to the future ... Environment
Canterbury believes the region is well
placed in several policy areas as the
government makes changes around fresh
water, environmental standards and
resource management.
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adverseimpactsonfreshwater, soils and
animal welfare is increased in bad
weather.
Industry groups havebeen proactive
in educating and supporting farmers on
best practice in this area. Environment
Canterbury has worked with industry
groups and,wherenecessary, will carry
out compliance action.
Recently,Bill Bayfield, our chief
executive for nineyears, left to takeup
the role of chief executive of the new
drinkingwater regulator,Taumata
Arowai. This is the first in apackageof
governmentreforms to the regulatory
system whichwill be extended to
improve performance of wastewater
and stormwater.
The governmenthas committedto
infrastructure upgrades thatprovide
employment, safedrinking water and
improvedfreshwater outcomes,
particularly for our urban streams.
No matter where we live, work or play,
our activitieshave an impact on fresh
water. It will takeall of us working
together to turn around decadesof
degradation and restorethe mauri(vital
essence)ofour freshwater.
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8:03pm 2.4 1:48pm 0.5 8:55pm 2.4 2:39pm 0.5 9:48pm 2.4 3:32pm 0.5 10:42pm 2.4 4:28pm 0.5 11:38pm 2.4 5:26pm 0.5 12:09pm 2.4 6:25pm 0.5 1:07pm 2.4 7:24pm 0.5
Amberley 7:42am 2.2 1:31am 0.5 8:34am 2.3 2:21am 0.5 9:27am 2.3 3:13am 0.5 10:20am 2.3 4:06am 0.5 11:14am 2.4 5:00am 0.5
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8:03pm 2.4 1:48pm 0.5 8:55pm 2.4 2:39pm 0.5 9:48pm 2.4 3:32pm 0.5 10:42pm 2.4 4:28pm 0.5 11:38pm 2.4 5:26pm 0.5 12:09pm 2.4 6:25pm 0.5 1:07pm 2.4 7:24pm 0.5
7:51am 2.2 1:40am 0.5 8:43am 2.3 2:30am 0.5 9:36am 2.3 3:22am 0.5 10:29am 2.3 4:15am 0.5 11:23am 2.4 5:09am 0.5
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6:06am 0.4 12:46am 2.4 7:00am 0.4
Gore Bay 8:14pm 2.4 1:59pm 0.5 9:06pm 2.4 2:50pm 0.5 9:59pm 2.4 3:43pm 0.5 10:53pm 2.4 4:39pm 0.5 11:49pm 2.4 5:37pm 0.5 12:20pm 2.4 6:36pm 0.5 1:18pm 2.4 7:35pm 0.5
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6:01am 0.4 12:43am 1.8 6:54am 0.4
Kaikoura 8:07pm 1.9 1:51pm 0.4 9:00pm 1.9 2:43pm 0.4 9:54pm 1.9 3:37pm 0.4 10:50pm 1.8 4:34pm 0.4 11:46pm 1.8 5:32pm 0.4 12:15pm 1.8 6:31pm 0.4 1:12pm 1.9 7:30pm 0.4
*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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OXFORD
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OXFORD
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NEWS
8 North Canterbury News, June 25, 2020
Landfill cell construction nears completion
It has taken more than 18
months, teams of 12 and a
100tonne crane to build
the latest cell in the Kate
Valley Landfill.
The cell will provide
sufficient space at the
Transwaste Canterbury
Ltd owned landfill for 12
to 18 months of waste.
Transwaste chairman
Gill Cox says cells are
developed only as they
are needed to ensure time
and money is not spent
creating storage before it
is required.
‘‘That approach has
worked perfectly for the
past 15 years, even with
the extra demands of the
earthquakes and the
Covid19 crisis,’’ he says.
Mr Cox says Transwaste
has to be prepared for all
situations so waste can be
disposed of quickly and
safely.
The Kate Valley
Landfill was consented in
March 2004 and opened to
receive the first delivery
of waste 15 years ago, in
June 2005.
The development of the
landfill, along with the
general location and
phasing of the cells, was
planned from the day the
facility was consented.
Groundwork for the
cells, including
excavating soil and rocks,
can be significant as
Transwaste aims to
achieve the maximum
Carefully engineered ... The creation of each cell requires
detailed engineering input.
holding capacity for
waste with the minimal
amount of earthworks, Mr
Cox says.
‘‘We make the best use
possible of all the
materials stripped out to
prepare the cell for
receiving waste.’’
Topsoil is stockpiled to
use on the final landfill
surface, which is grassed.
Hard rock is stored on
site to line drains and for
other structures. Other
excavated soils are
generally used to
construct what are
referred to as engineered
fills that form the
foundations of all cell
development.
‘‘Balancing the volumes
of excavated soil to match
the requirements of the
engineered fills around
the landfill is important
to reduce costs and
increase efficiencies,’’ Mr
Cox says.
Once the foundation
work is completed, the
crane, which reaches an
astonishing 82 metres, is
used to lay the liners,
including a1mm highdensity
polyethylene
(HDPE) liner, ageosynthetic
clay liner and a
second HDPE liner.
Then a500mm
permeable gravel layer is
laid to enable drainage of
leachate (liquid from
decomposing waste),
and to protect the liner
Careful planning ... The liner being laid in the next area of the Kate Valley Landfill being
prepared to take the region’s waste.
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from damage caused by
sharp objects in the
waste.
Once the cell is filled,
depending upon its size
and location, it might be
temporarily covered, so
more waste can be added
to it later, or capped and
grassed.
Once this new cell
starts receiving waste,
work usually gets under
way preparing the next
cell.
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with its rollout of SHOP’nGO across the South Island.
The PAK’nSAVE shopping
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can easily keeptrack of their
budget, all while saving time
at checkout.
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have to unpacktheirtrolley,
rather theyjustscanthe
device andpay at one of the
designatedSHOP’nGOselfcheckouts.
‘‘We’re confident customers
willadoptthe newtechnology
quickly.’’
TheSHOP’nGO barcode
technology gives customers a
moreconvenient and
personalised shopping
solution, speedinguptheir
timespent in store.
PAK’nSAVE’s group
manager forFoodstuffs South
Island, Justin Waddell, saysby
leveraging new technologies
whichenable customersto
have amoreseamless
experience in store,the
overallPAK’nSAVEshopping
experience can be refined.
It wastrialledat
PAK’nSAVE Wainoni in 2019,
and thestoreisnow
processing18% of allits sales
through SHOP’nGO.
‘‘Thecustomerfeedback
following theSHOP’nGO trial
at PAK’nSAVE Wainonihas
been verypositive andwe’re
excited to offerthe SHOP’nGO
solution at morestoresfor
more customerstouse and
enjoy,”saysMrWaddell.
Thebarcodescanning tool
allows customerstoscaneach
product which shows a
runningtotal of howmuchthey
have spent, giving them more
control overmonitoring their
budget in store.
SHOP’nGOalso speeds up
thetime spentatcheckout.
Customers simply scan aQR
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theeftpos terminal.
WithSHOP’nGO, there is no
unloading or loadingof
groceriesontothe conveyor
belt or back into the trolley.
Customers cansimply pack
their groceries intotheir bags
in their trolley as theyshop,
payand go.
To use theSHOP’nGO
devices,customerswill first
needtopick up aSticky Club
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the Sticky Clubloyalty
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Tasty offerings ... Tayla King, of Ohoka, was selling cupcakes, marshmallow pops
and raspberry jam, which she had been busy making, at apast Great Rangiora Kids
Market, part of Kidsfest.
PHOTO: FILE
Kidsfest makes its
triumphant return
By DAVID HILL
KidsFest is back in Waimakariri this
winter.
With the recent move to alert level 1,
KidsFest has sprung back into life for
the July school holidays, with several
events planned in the Waimakariri
District to beat the winter chills.
The Great Rangiora Kids Market is
back at the Rangiora Borough School
on Friday, July 10, from 10.30am to
1pm, giving children the chance to
earn some extra pocket money selling
their wares, or to come home with
some bargains.
Teddy Stays Safe will be back at the
Woodend Community Centre on
Thursday, July 16, from 10.30am to
1pm, with teddy offering tips on how to
stay safe.
Family fun is on offer with family
quiz nights, nature craft evenings, the
great fairy hunt, pool parties and a
pirate mystery trail.
Waimakariri Libraries is hosting
quiz nights for family teams, from July
15 to 17, at the Oxford Town Hall
(Wednesday), Ruataniwha Kaiapoi
Civic Centre (Thursday) and Rangiora
Library (Friday), all from 7pm to
8.30pm.
Nature craft nights will be hosted by
the libraries from July 7to9,at
Oxford, Kaiapoi and Rangiora from
5.30pm, while pool parties will be
hosted on the two Thursday
afternoons at the Kaiapoi Aquatic
Centre (July 9) and Dudley Park
Aquatic Centre (July 16).
Pearson Park, Oxford, and the
Kaiapoi Domain will play host to the
Great Fairy Hunt each day during
KidsFest, while pirates have taken
over all three Waimakariri libraries
with achance to win treasure each day
by completing the pirate trail.
Youngsters (age 3to7)can be
‘‘friends in the wild’’ at Pines Beach
Hall on Thursday, July 16, while the
bigger kids (aged 5to13) can enjoy
some ‘‘wild adventures’’ at the same
venue the day before.
Other Waimakariri activities during
KidsFest include young writers’
workshops, Sport Suzy’s super silly
circus show, roller discos and karate
safety workshops.
To find out more and to make
bookings, visit kidsfest.co.nz.
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Adocumentary celebrating New
Zealand’s Arts on Tour programme will
be screened at the Rangiora Town Hall
Cinemas this weekend.
The film, Central to the Soul,was
picked up by the theatre’s director,
Jeremy Stewart, after a
recommendation by Ohoka music lover
Christopher Marshall, who received a
Queen’s Service Medal this month for
his services to music.
The 58minute film, which was
released last year and screened at
Christchurch’s Lumiere Cinema in
October, is an intimate look at how Arts
on Tour, which delivers live music,
theatre and comedy to New Zealand’s
small towns, has influenced the lives of
people in rural Central Otago and the
Queenstown Lakes District.
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Saturday from 4.45pm and on Sunday
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By DAVID HILL
The Waimakariri District Council has
signed off on its latest annual plan,
confirming an average rates rise of
1.5 percent.
The 2020/21 annual plan was approved
at acouncil meeting on Tuesday last
week, with councillors joining with chief
executive Jim Palmer in praising staff
for their efforts in completing the
document two weeks ahead of the June
30 deadline, amid the pressures of
Covid19.
‘‘This is areport that brings together
nearly 12 months worth of work,’’ Mr
Palmer said.
‘‘We were taking submissions and
forming aview and then we had Covid
19. But, given the timing, it was good that
we had the engagement under way
before the lockdown and we were able to
extend the timeframe and take a
considered position.’’
Mr Palmer noted other councils had
signalled they would not meet the June
30 deadline as they struggled with the
implications of Covid19.
Mayor Dan Gordon said the council
had taken ‘‘a pragmatic approach’’ in
keeping the average rates rise down to
1.5%, through rates smoothing and
deferring some capital works projects to
next year’s 2021/31 Long Term Plan
(LTP).
‘‘I’m pleased we didn’t indicate we
would get to zero percent because
there’s implications if you do that, as
other councils are finding out.’’
But Mr Gordon said the real work
would begin as the council moved on to
the LTP.
Deputy Mayor Neville Atkinson said
delaying projects was not ideal.
‘‘Next year will be the time to sort
things out and decide what we are going
to do and when we are going to do it, but
we need to make sure that it’s realistic.’’
Cr Kirstyn Barnett noted the inflation
pressure the council worked with was
estimated at more than 2%, making a
1.5% rates rise agood result.
‘‘This is awaitandsee budget,
because we don’t know how Covid19 is
going to impact on New Zealand and
globally, and we don’t know what
support there is going to be available
from government, so we need to be
agile.’’
Cr Philip Redmond described the
annual plan as a‘‘balanced’’ budget, but
he regarded 2021/22 with ‘‘some
trepidation’’.
Cr Joan Ward said there was ‘‘a big
opportunity’’ with the recovery, as there
were several major projects in the
pipeline where the council could assist
in protecting local jobs.
Cr Paul Williams was the only
councillor who voted against the annual
plan.
‘‘I don’t think we did enough out of
gaining more efficiencies. Rates
smoothing, which we have done, affects
the following years. But we do have an
advantage with the LTP coming up.’’
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in the Pines Beach area, near Kaiapoi,
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VOLUNTEERS WEEK, JUNE 2127
16 North Canterbury News, June 25, 2020
It’sabout friendship and fun
Mandy and her volunteer Olivia have
been friends for six months. They
thoroughly enjoy meeting and live
close to each other.
The pair often go out for breakfast at
the weekend, go shopping and enjoy a
coffee. During the week they often go
for walks.
During the lockdown, Olivia phoned
Mandy regularly. She dropped off a
box of goodies, including chocolates,
at the front door and put up amessage
with aheart on the front window of
Mandy’s house so she could see Olivia
was thinking of her and looking
forward to seeing her again soon.
IHC Volunteering North Canterbury
is looking for more volunteers like
Olivia to share experiences,
friendship and fun. Volunteers can
make ahuge difference to an adult
with an intellectual disability, and the
volunteer can also grow from the
experience.
To enquire, email diana.
shoppee@ihc.org.nz or phone (027)
531 3579 for further information.
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Great friends ... Mandy and Olivia
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The quiz that was ... Last year’s inaugural Rangiora High School Leos Club quiz night
proved to be asuccess.
PHOTO: KIRSTYN BARNETT
It’snot aquiz night
Rangiora’s young Lions are doing their
bit to support the community, despite
their quiz night being called off.
The Rangiora High School Leos Club
cancelled their planned quiz night on
June 22 because of uncertainty around
the Covid-19 lockdown, but realised
there was still aneed.
‘‘We’re trying to do something new. We
were going to have aquiz night, but we
have a‘Not aQuiz Night’ fundraiser,’’
Leos quiz leader Becca Barnett says.
‘‘We decided to cancel because we
didn’t know what was going to happen
and when we came out of lockdown we
found we didn’t have enough time to
plan it. We didn’t want to do it any later
because it gets into exams.’’
While the Leos plan to run another
quiz night next year, Satisfy Food
Rescue needs the support now, Becca
says. ‘‘So we have set up aGivealittle
page and we are asking people to donate
what they would have spent on the night
and we will pass it on to Satisfy Food
Rescue.’’
Last year’s quiz night raised $3000 for
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North
Canterbury. Becca says it is hoped the
total can be matched with the ‘‘Not a
Quiz Night’’ appeal. ‘‘It was absolutely
amazing. We were quite shocked.
‘‘We’re aiming for $3000 again, but
whatever we get will be very helpful.’’
The Rangiora High School Leos Club
has nine active members and aims to
support community events throughout
the year, including helping the Rangiora
Lions beach rubbish pickup from
Pegasus to Woodend last year.
To find out more, email
rangioraleos@gmail.com or go to
givealittle.co.nz and search for Not a
Quiz Night.
VOLUNTEERS
AND COACHES
into this!
Rain or shine. Allagesare welcome!
Regeneration Kaiapoi has partnered with Hondatobring the mighty Kahikateaback to
Kaiapoi. The Honda Forest will surround wetlands and consist of 2hectares of trees.
Location: Charles Street, Kaiapoi (look for the flags)
What to bring: Sturdy footwear, spade, gloves and adrink bottle.
For moreinformation contact Mike Kwant, Community Projects Officer -Greenspace
Phone: 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV)
VOLUNTEERS WEEK 21 TO 27 JUNE 2020
North Canterbury News, June 25, 2020
17
Satisfaction from
doing some good
When Don Lyon walked through the
doors of Kaiapoi Community Support 13
years ago, little did he know that he and
his wife, Athalie, would become two of
the centre’s longestserving volunteers.
‘‘We’d just moved to Kaiapoi from
Dunedin to begin our retirement,’’ Don
says. ‘‘I went into KCS to find out more
about local services and came out having
signed up to be avolunteer driver,’’ he
chuckles. Athalie soon joined Don,
volunteering on reception and in the
centre’s food bank.
‘‘The food bank is abig part of what we
do,’’ says Athalie, who also volunteers
alongside Don with Meals on Wheels.
‘‘We’re all handson restocking
shelves, making up food parcels,’’
Athalie says. ‘‘It takes alot of courage to
come in and ask for afood parcel. It’s not
uncommon for someone to hug you, with
tears in their eyes and say thank you. It’s
very satisfying to feel like I’m doing
some good. Ithink it’s safe to say that
most of our volunteers feel that way.’’
Don, aformer engineer with the
Ministry of Works, drives people to
medical appointments and to pick up
shopping. Alot of people have noone to
help them as they get older, Don says. ‘‘I
enjoy helping them get around. But it’s
also about connection, chatting with
people.’’
Athalie says it helps to be agood
listener. ‘‘Listening, acup of tea and a
hug can do alot to help someone who’s
going through abad patch.’’
Athalie and Don are members of a30
strong volunteer workforce with KCS,
which is one of the services provided by
the Community Wellbeing North
Canterbury Trust.
‘‘We couldn’t do half of what we do
without our volunteers,’’ KCS coordinator
Louise Griffiths says.
‘‘We receive no government funding
for our food bank or any of the other
services we offer. It’s all down to
fundraising, community donations and
the loyalty and dedication of our
volunteers.
‘‘Volunteering isn’t for everyone but if
it fits with your lifestyle it can be
Many yearsofservice ... Don Lyon and his
wife,Athalie, findvolunteeringwith Kaiapoi
Community Support to be rewarding.
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tremendously rewarding,’’ Louise says.
‘‘We’ve got volunteers who are retirees
but it can also suit parents whose
children have started school.
Volunteering can also help you gain
skills and experience for the job market,
if that’s of interest to you.’’
Keeping busy makes life better,
Athalie adds.
‘‘It sounds like acliche, but that’s what
I’ve found. I’m not someone to sit at
home reading abook all day. Ilike to get
out and do something in the community.
‘‘Volunteering has put me in touch
with what’s going on in our community
and how people are doing,’’ says Athalie.
‘‘The heartbreak some people go
through; it’s been areal eyeopener to
me.’’
To ask about volunteering with the
Community Wellbeing North Canterbury
Trust, phone (03) 327 8945 (Kaiapoi) or
(03) 310 6375 (Rangiora).
SATISFYING
VOLUNTEERS
SINCE 2015
satisfyfoodrescue.org.nz
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Celebrating National VolunteerWeek
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Ourcommunities arestronger when we all work together.
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ihc.org.nz/volunteer
We areluckytoliveinsuch agreat Districtwheresomanyindividualsand
organisations voluntarily give their time to the community. Council would like to
acknowledge your contribution to making Waimakaririsuch agreat place to live.
To all the foodbank volunteers,communitydrivers,committee members,emergency
services,fundraisers,environmentchampions,coaches and more–wethank you!
Youcan become avolunteer
Givingyourtimeand skills to help others can beareal boost to your personalwellbeing.
TheVolunteer Directory on council website lists manylocal groups and projects that
would appreciate morevolunteers,see belowfor the link.
Find out moreatwaimakariri.govt.nz/community/community-information
Trust offers transport options
Gettingout andabout to socialise can
makeall thedifferencetovulnerable
peopleinNorthCanterburycommunities,and
theNorth Canterbury
MiniBus Trust helps makethat happen
in the WaimakaririDistrict.
The trust,avolunteer organisation
using volunteer drivers, provides
inexpensive,specialised transport
servicesfor those who don’t havethe
ability to transportthemselves,
including the elderly, frail and
disabled.
Running for30years, the service
helps people to socialise, reducing
social isolation and supportingpeople
to engageintheir community.
Its fleetofvans and buses are
availablefor community members and
organisationstohire andsupport those
livinginKaiapoi,Rangiora,Oxfordand
Custtojoinsocial events, run errands
or attend appointments.
‘‘The mandate is to provideaservice
thatisaffordable for the peoplewe
support, so that theycan getout and
about at aminimalcost,”trust
advertisingand publicity manager Greg
Wright says.
“Theservice is accessibleand
affordable,with most of thevehicles
fittedwith wheelchairhoists.’’ Hire
prices areheld at $20 for thefirst20km
and 50 cents perkilometre after that.
Thanks to all our volunteers.
Marlborough Kaikoura
Management wants to thank
all its crews, administration
support, and families for their
dedication, professionalism
and support they provide
throughout the year.
Volunteers crucial to RDA
North Canterbury Riding for the
Disabled could not function without the
support of volunteers.
Volunteers includeskilled and
trained coaches, sidewalkers and
leaders.
Volunteers also play an important
role as horse carers,grounds people,
and serving on the committee, giving
their time willingly to support those
who have challenges in life.
‘‘Without them we could not survive,’’
chairwoman Lin Bisman says.
‘‘More volunteers and trainee
coachesare always required.’’
About 60 volunteers help at present,
with their commitment usually one to
two hours, one session aweek.
Riding days are Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday, with volunteers choosing
aday that suits. Training is given.
Anyone interested in volunteering
can contact volunteer coordinator
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18 North Canterbury News, June 25, 2020
In brief
Permanent residents
Acentre offering 24/7 rehabilitation at
Mandeville,supporting adults to regain
strengthand confidencebeforegoing home,
is opening its doors to permanent residents.
The North Canterbury Rehabilitation
Centre, whichopened in 2018, has gained
resthomelevel care certificationand
welcomed its first resident, Shirley Leslie,
on June 6. The centre will also be offering
short stay respite care for people whentheir
usual care packagecannotbeprovided. A
registerednurse is always available and
physiotherapy, occupational therapy,
speech and language therapy, podiatry,
hairdressingand dietary advice is available
on site.
Warm pupils
Waiau schoolpupils will be cosy this winter
thanks to the MainPower Community Fund
and Lott Contracting.Eachpupil has
received anew merino wool jersey. Emma
Duncan,who launched the idea, says the
aim was to teach childrenthe value of
supporting the localeconomy. Many
children came from farms and were
familiar with wool and products made from
it. ‘‘I am sure these new merinojerseyswill
be worn with pride.’’
Clarification
The Rural Life pages of the June 11 edition
of the North Canterbury News carried astory
on freshwater issues carrying the byline of
Jamie McFadden, underneathwhich he was
identifiedasthe chairman of the Rural
Advocacy Network. Areader complains that
this piecewas not identified as being an
opinion piece.The paper wishestoclarify
that the piece representedthe opinionofMr
McFadden.
Champion image ... Sandra Fleet’s Lost in Thought.
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Lost in Thought was the
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Champion image overall:
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entertainment space, seating and acharging bench. We want to know what
you think about the concepts or what else you would like to see.
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Rats and hawks take toll on birds
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Ratsand hawks are the
biggest killers of blackfronted
terns and blackbilled
gullchicksonthe Ashley
River.
The AshleyRakahuri
Rivercaregroup studiedthe
causes of deaths over the past
summer.
The group’s investigations
determinedatleast 106 gull
chicks were killed by Norway
rats, and just under 100 young
birds were takenbyharrier
hawks.
Stoats account for only a
few losses,while feralcats
and hedgehogs were not a
problem as the birdswere on
an island with good
surrounding flows of water.
Group member Grant Davey
said, at its peak, there were
more than100 ternsand 4000
gulls —the biggest numbers
since the group was formed in
1999 —present in the river.
It wasn’t difficult to find
dead birds, whichwere
mainly just feathers and
bones.
Despite anetworkof
surrounding traps, Norway
rats are alsothought to have
taken the eggs frommore than
half the ternnests, and
probablyeaten several small
chicks.
Another source of bird
deaths were nearby
powerlines, which crossed the
river not far abovethe colony.
Twenty dead gulls were
found dead under the wires,
Predator losses ... Ajuvenile blackbilled gull inspects the remains of another young bird killed by
Norway rats.
PHOTO:GRANT DAVEY
and one can only guess at how
many others were injured, or
takenaway by predators
before they could be counted
by groupmembers.
Also found dead under
powerlineswere two Royal
spoonbills.“Thesebirds are
not often seen up the river,”
Mr Davey says, “so it was a
great pitytosee them
succumbinthis way.”
No terns were located,
probably becausethey fly
lower and slower.
Two dead pied stilts were
found under the lines, and it
is suspected that some
wrybills are similarly killed,
as they fly fast and higher, and
quite oftenatnight.
The groupintends to
increase its predator control
around colonies duringthe
nextbreeding season, and to
inspect under powerlines on a
moreregularbasis.
NEWS
North Canterbury News, June 25, 2020
23
Rosier look to
jobless figures
By DAVID HILL
Waimakariri’s unemployment figures
are not as bad as thought.
Thereappears to be some confusion
over jobseeker benefitstatistics in North
Canterbury. Figures quoted in the North
CanterburyNews on June 4, and also
referenced in areport to the
Waimakariri District Council’s June 2
meeting, indicated Waimakariri
residents on ajobseeker benefit had
risenfrom 557 at the end of Marchto
more than1200 in May.
But figures recently released by the
Ministry of Social Development(MSD) to
end of May show the number for
Waimakariri was 857, up 10 from the 847
to the end of April.
Rangiora service centremanagerTina
Robinson suggests the confusion may
have arisen from the fact the figure of
1200 was for North Canterburyasa
whole, including Hurunui and Kaikoura.
She alsonotes there is avariation in the
numbers throughout the month,with the
officialfigures giving the totalsatthe
month’s end.
The numberofresidents on a
jobseeker benefit to the end of May in
Hurunui was 174 (up from 99 in March)
and in Kaikoura was 66 (up from 29 in
March).
This gives atotal for NorthCanterbury
to the end of May of 1097,which was
more than double the figure of 498 to the
end of May last year.
The proportion of 18 to 64yearolds in
the Canterburyregion receiving
jobseeker support to the end of Maywas
5percent, which is up 1.7% on May last
year,and is thesecondlowest in the
country.
NEWS
North Canterbury News, June 25, 2020
25
Planting days planned
Three community planting days
are planned as Kaiapoi continues
to regenerate.
The WaimakaririDistrict
Council is calling for volunteers to
helpplant trees in the Honda
Forest,established last year in the
Kaiapoi east regeneration area,
now known as NormanKirk Park.
The first of the threeplanting
days willbeheld this Saturday
from 10am,with two more planned
on July11and 25.
The forestwas established in
May lastyear, withformer
Waimakaririmayor David Ayers
and HondaNew Zealand
managing director NobuyaSonoda
joining forces to unveila
commemorative basalt rock.
HondaNew Zealand is again
planning to fly staff down from
Aucklandtojoin with council staff
and local community volunteers.
It is hoped that the mighty
kahikatea willreturntoKaiapoi,
with the park comprising two
hectares of treessurroundedby
wetlands.
Waimakariri District Council
community projects officer Mike
Kwantsaysthe new forest has got
off to ahealthy start.
“Summer presented some
challenges, but overall the plants
are establishing well and looking
very healthy.
‘‘Thestormwaterareahas really
Red zone
regeneration ...
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left, and former
Waimakariri mayor
David Ayers at the
unveiling of the
commemorative
basalt rock at the
first community
planting day at the
Honda Forest last
year.
PHOTO:FILE
takenoff, thereare manydifferent
species of birds livingtherenow.
‘‘Locals are takingsome
beautiful photos and birdwatchers
are delighting in thisnew habitat.’’
Community planting dayswill
continue to be held over the next
few years, with the project
expectedtoend in 2023.
Once the forest starts to become
established, it is expected that
walking trackswill be added.
The forest will haveanentrance
on Charles St.
Volunteers are encouraged to
bringsturdyfootwear, aspade,
gloves and adrink bottle.
For more information, contact
Mike Kwant on 0800 965468.
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Afterthe tragic loss of his younger
brother, Lineen experienced
walking’s regenerative power firsthand.Grief-stricken
and adrift, he set
off on a2700kmsolo trekacross the
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untilhis legs achedand feet blistered,
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NEWS
North Canterbury News, June 25, 2020
27
Kaiapoi'shistory chronicled
By SHELLEY TOPP
KaiapoiTuahiwi Community Board
deputy chairwoman Jackie Watson has
written and published anew book
about Kaiapoi’s history.
AShort History of Kaiapoi is an
extended version of the commentary
Jackie wrote for passengers cruising
aboard the Kaiapoi River Queen and
was the idea of one of the boat’s owners,
Kaiapoi developer Jedd Pearce.
Judith and Dennis Andressand lease
the Kaiapoi River Queen from Jedd and
her other owners, Tim Smith, Nick
Harris, Geoff Mehrtens and Mark
Revis.
The pair organise sailing trips along
the Kaiapoi River.
Profits from the sales of Jackie’s book
will go to All Together Kaiapoi’s
Sculpture Fund to commission apiece
for aproposed Kaiapoi Sculpture Park
on redzoned land near the river.
The area east of the Coast Guard
North Canterbury building, to the end
of Charles St between the stop bank and
the street, is one area being considered
for the park.
‘‘It is apleasant area of trees and
grass that would serve well as a
sculpture park.
‘‘Kaiapoi has afascinating history as
both as an important centre for pre
European Maori and the early settlers
who arrived in the early 1800s,’’ Jackie
says.
The book has chapters ranging from
preEuropean times to the various
industries that made amark on
Kaiapoi
AShort History of Kaiapoi is on sale
for $20 at Blackwells Department store
in Kaiapoi, the Kaiapoi Isite, Kaiapoi
Paper Plus and on board the Kaiapoi
River Queen.
New playground a
community effort
Ahuge community effort from parents,
contractors and businesses has helped
build anew playground area at the
Hanmer Springs School.
The design and planning took about
ayear, with aconcept plan, and living
willow hut, drawn up by Emma from
Woodland Escapes.
This signalled the start of many
other local Hurunui contractors,
builders and businesses getting
involved in the project to create an
area with acreek, rocks, sandpit,
tunnel and slide.
Native plants, seats, pathways and a
bridge add interest.
Home and School helped fundraise
for the project, which was interrupted
by Covid19 lockdown restrictions.
Finishing touches will now be left
until spring.
Deputy principal Michelle Saric
says all the students love the
playground.
‘‘It has provided many happy hours
of play. It is afantastic asset which has
enhanced our school grounds.
‘‘It has been ahuge project with lots
of generous support from local
contractors.
‘‘So much was donated to us —in
both labour, parts and equipment,
which we really appreciate, as it has
allowed us to do more with the money
which was raised by Home and
School,’’ Ms Saric says.
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Work to restore Kaikoura’s roading
network is on track to be completed by
the end of the year.
The work to make transport networks
around Kaikoura safer and more
resilient after the 2016 earthquake is
due to be completed on December 15,
three years after State Highway 1was
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The New Zealand Transport Agency
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Canterbury Transport Infrastructure
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construction partners to undertake the
recovery of the transport networks.
The alliance has been working in
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In 2017, it reopened vital transport
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Since then, the team has been working
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generations.
Members have worked more than six
million hours, with the final series of
jobs now under way.
Public information session
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Agood base crucial
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Agood farmtrack is constructed in
layers, DairyNZsays.
Whencreating anew farm track,
farmers are advised to form agood
foundation or base layer, with asurface
or wearing layerplaced on top.
The baselayer provides the structural
supportfor the surfacelayer.Ifitisweak,
the surfacelayermay break up and
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If water can penetrate into the base
layer, it may loseits strength and develop
potholes.
The surfacelayer has two functions,to
provide acomfortable surfacefor cowsto
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structural integrity of the track.
Eachlayershould be thoroughly
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lessstrength thanwellconsolidated
ones.
Cow traffic does not providean
adequate substitute for mechanical
compaction.
Topsoil and grass are not suitable for
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removed before construction begins.
The baseshouldbemade up of layers,
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After each150mm layer is laid, it
should be firmly compacted before the
nextisadded.
Whenselecting materials, farmers
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is asuitable material.
The material dug out to make effluent
ponds or removed fromthe table drains
may be used, provided it is not topsoil.
Gravels, pit metal or rotten rock should
be used,but not river gravel, while soft
clayisunsuitable for use in foundations
unless stabilisedwith othermaterials.
❛Ifwatercan penetrate into
the base layer, it maylose its
strength and develop
potholes.❜
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Hydratedlime, evenly spreadand
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Cement can be used as astabiliser in
base layers. The usual recommendation
is 1% to 4% of the total.
If the material available does not
create asatisfactory foundation, it is
possible to use ageotextile —an
industrial fabric used in earthworks, to
cover the shaped base layer before
adding the surface layer.
Geotextiles allow water to pass
through,but they holdsoil and rock in
place and will prevent the surfacelayer
from being pushed into the foundation
layer, particularly by heavy traffic.
The creationofasatisfactorytrack
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minimum of particles that can cut or
bruise feet. It should be 100mmto150mm
deep.
Topsoil and grass can provide asoft
cushioned surfacefor cows to walk on,
but are unable to withstandthe rigours of
frequentuse.
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amixture of fine materials,such as sand,
pumice, limestone, sandstone,
woodchips, smallstones, and clay.
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Shelter trees reduce wind speed and
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Newborn calves can only survive for a
short time in normal New Zealand
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suckled by their mothers. By reducing
wind chill, shelter buys more time for
newborn livestock to be mothered up.
Dense shelter can reduce wind speed
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difference in the temperature felt.
But many trees available and sold in
New Zealand can be harmful to
companion animals and livestock,
DairyNZ warns.
Before planting, make sure the right
trees are selected. Check with your vet
for advice.
Good site preparation is essential
before beginning any tree planting.
Livestock must be fenced out. Dairy
farmers using electric fencing can keep
belts narrow and lift the bottom wire of
the fence once the trees are established
to allow grazing underneath.
Preplanting spraying of existing
vegetation makes establishment easier.
Make sure trees are wellplanted. Use
individual shelters if pests such as
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Insect and pest populations and their
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30 North Canterbury News, June 25, 2020
Gav’ssale helps agrieving farming family
Top price ... Lot 1atthe combined Matariki Herefords and Woodbank Angus onfarm bull
sale at Clarence Valley, Kaikoura, last week sold for $42,000.
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By DAVID HILL
Kaikoura farmershavethrowntheir
support behind aMarlborough family
after alockdown tragedy.
The Murray family of Matariki
Herefords in the Clarence Valley donated
the proceeds fromthesale ofone of their
bulls at their annual onfarm sale on
Monday, June 16, to the familyof Ward
farmerGavinDowling, who was killedon
thefirst dayoflockdown.
The bull in lot9A, nicknamed ‘‘Gav’’,
fetched ahealthy$10,500,JamesMurray
says.
‘‘Gav was afriendand neighbour and he
and Rosie were agoodyoung coupleand
theyhave three young kids. It’sareallysad
story.
‘‘A Givealittle page has been set up and
people have been reallygenerous,sowe
decided to putabullupanditgot agood
response.’’
Mr Murray saysthebullsale,combined
withWoodbank Angus, got off to aflying
startwithlot 1sellingfor $42,000 to
Glenbrae Herefordsin Hawkes Bay.
In all,56outof64Hereford bullssoldfor
an averageof$9089.
‘‘It’s been oneoftheworstseasonsfor a
longtimewith thedrought,but thebulls
❛It’s been one of the worst
seasons for along time with
the drought, but the bulls have
come through really well.❜
—James Murray
have comethrough really well.
‘‘There was ahugecrowdandsomegood
buyingfor everybody, with afewtoppriced
bulls andsomegoodchunkyhill
country bulls.’’
His grandfather bought Woodbank farm
in the Clarence Valley in 1900 and it was
later divided up after World War2,with
his uncletakingoverWoodbankand his
fathersetting up Matarikistudin1953.
MrMurray and his son, Jack, farm1400
hectares,withamix ofhillcountry, flats
and 60ha of irrigated land.
They run 560 studHereford cowsand
about200 commercial cows.
The annual sale is combined with
Woodbank Angus, run by hiscousin
JohnnyMurray andhis three sons.
Woodbank sold55Angusbulls outof59
with atopprice of $16,000 and an average
of $8018.
Prices hold up despite challenges
By DIANNA MALCOLM, of MudMedia
The takehome message from last week’s
Te Mania Angus annual bull sale at
Parnassus was its solid average.
Te Mania, owned by the Wilding
family, covers 1300 hectares about 32km
south of the Kaikoura Peninsula, on the
Conway Flat.
It is the industry price barometer
among an ongoing nationwide calendar
of nearly 80 bull sales under way
throughout the country.
Last year, Te Mania was the South
Island’s top grossing bull sale, tabling
more than $1.4 million at the fall of the
final hammer.
This year’s challenges have included
the Covid19 lockdown, drought in the
North Island, and the reality that Te
Mania was offering 10 more bulls.
The family had braced for the June 17
sale prices to be 1020 percent softer.
While the top price was down $9000 to
$47,000 (from last year’s high of $56,000),
the sale average was tellingly only $904
shy of 2019.
The sale averaged $10,056 for agross
take of more than $1.3 million in front of
atypically big crowd of beef producers
from throughout the country.
In all, 132 of the 142 head offered sold
(with an extra four bulls sold privately in
the paddock afterwards).
The top price of $47,000 was paid by
Tangihau Angus (Gisborne) for Lot 40,
Te Mania 18450.
The secondtop price of $40,000 was
paid for lot 101, Te Mania 18449, by
Umbrella Range Angus, from Waikaia in
Southland.
Jeremy Gunton, of Umbrella Range,
said he loved the bull’s performance
figures, pedigree and muscling. ‘‘He was
the bull we came for,’’ Jeremy said.
Umbrella Range was fresh off its own
annual sale on May 25, which averaged
Top dollar ...
The top price
was $47,000
for Lot 40, Te
Mania 18450.
He was bought
by Gisbornebased
Tangihau
Angus.
PHOTO: DIANNA MALCOLM,
MUDMEDIA
$10,186 for 24 bulls, including two
carrying Te Mania bloodlines.
One of the volume buyers, Ian Russell,
from Northland, bought three head for
an average of $5600. He was moving
through the country in search of 20 bulls.
He said the drawcard for Te Mania
was that the bulls were commercially
farmed, knew how to work, and weren’t
too soft.
Te Mania studmaster Will Wilding
said, given the season, the stud was
extremely happy with the result.
Continued Page 32
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Two early goals against University
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Both Rangiora Division 1teams
started their campaigns over the
weekend, with the women scoring early
thanks to Macy Neale. The team was
then able to hold on to that slim
advantage for the rest of the game.
Meanwhile, the Rangiora Division 1
men were resolute against askilled
Southern United team but couldn’t take
their chances, eventually losing 20.
The Rangiora Hurunui Midweek
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Southern United counterparts to kick off
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In the first home derby of the season,
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local rivals HinemoaKaiapoi Kauri in
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Kauri 1.
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From Page 30
As always, Te Maniatransformed its sale
into an event.Everyone was excited to exit
lockdown, and they cameready to mingle.
‘‘We justreally thankeveryone for
coming, and especially our buyers,’’ Will
said.‘‘We had eight studtransfers, so we
were really happywith that.’’
Will said the family’s presale pick for
the saletopper swungbetween the two
toppriced bulls.
The data on Lot 40 (top price)showed
that he was perfectlybalanced and hard to
faultphenotypically, he said.
‘‘He is just areally easygoing, and wellputtogether
bull.’’
Will said he was alsopleased to notethat
buyers appeared to be taking intoaccount
the data displayed on each bull.
‘‘We’ve always believed in it, but it’s
greatthat our clients are also putting their
buying faith in it.’’
Within Te Mania’s total was its annual
nod to charity. The proceeds from lot 99A
($14,000) was shared between St John at
Cheviot,and theCheviot Home and
School.
It was welcome news for the school, after
its decision to cancel theParnassus
Cheviot Rip Snorter Pig Hunt,its main
annual fundraiser,because of Covid19.
The money will be used to rebuild its
playground.
Results
Atotal of 132 bulls from the 142 on offer
were sold at an average of $10,056.
Lot 40, $47,000 to Tangihau Angus; Lot
101, $40,000toUmbrella Range; Lot 41,
$26,000 to Cleardale; Lot 39, $19,000 to
RanuiAngus/Ridgewood Farms;Lot 37,
$16,500 to Penvose Angus;Lot 35, $16,000 to
Fossil CreekAngus;Lot 25,$15,000to
Stokman Angus;Lot 31, $13,000 to Haldon
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Defending champions step up
By LINDSAY KERR and
PETER WILLIAMS
It was business as usual for
defending champions
GlenmarkCheviot when it
started the 2020 North
Canterbury rugby campaign
on Saturday with adecisive
4521 win against Oxford.
The eagerly anticipated
start to the season resulted in
wins for all visiting sides,
with Saracens, Hurunui and
Kaiapoi also picking up
victories.
So often atitle contender,
the game started badly for
Oxford when the kickoff did
not go the required distance
and the side was immediately
on the back foot.
GlenmarkCheviot duly
took control and within five
minutes the scene was set
when Alex Robson scored.
Oxford then struck back
and showed it had the
ammunition, particularly in
the forwards, to compete
against its fancied rivals.
Dan Brooker scored after a
maul carried him over the
line and the scores were
locked at seven apiece.
However, it was the
accurate boot of Brook
Retallick that quickly began
to dictate the direction of the
game.
From defensive positions
he was able to quickly turn
the tide into an attacking one
for his side.
His accurate goal kicking
was also afactor.
Before halftime, the wellorganised
visitors ran in
three more converted tries,
along with apenalty. to lead
247 at halftime.
Oxford looked abetter unit
in the second half, but it was
GlenmarkCheviot that
scored first after agaping
hole was found on the blind.
SPORTS RESULTS
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Holland Cup winner: KPepper.
Ladies Par:LRobertson 4, KRowell
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Senior Men Par: RHornblow +1, J
Robertson 1, DWilliams 1, SHeslop 1,
PCumming 1, GDunlop 1.
Oxford was next to score,
having kept Glenmark
scoreless for 15 minutes. This
came from adefence
situation, when Nick Inch
seized an intercept 55m out.
GlenmarkCheviot scored
two more tries, with Oxford
adding some respectability
with its third try when fulltime
beckoned.
Along with Retallick,
secondfiveeight Mike
Keane also made abig
contribution to his side’s
effort.
He often ran on angles and
was able to pierce gaps in the
Oxford defence.
Scoreboard: Glenmark
Cheviot 45: Alex Robson,
Jacob Vincent, George Fox
(2), Jordy Gray (2) tries; Brook
Retallick, six conversions
and apenalty. Oxford 21: Dan
Brooker, Nick Inch, Matt
Roberts tries; Angus
Mitchell, three conversions.
Hardfought win
Saracens won the
Rakahura Shield with ahardearned
2218 win over Ashley.
Ashley scored two tries to
one, but the boot of Ricky
Allin kept Saracens in the
lead for the duration.
Ashley had the better of the
final exchanges and earned a
deserved bonus point when
the side scored its second try
on fulltime.
Brent Hancox, playing out
of position on the side of the
scrum, was Saracens’ player
of the day, while front rower
Josh Duckworth was Ashley’s.
Scoreboard: Saracens 22:
Jessie Bowring try, Ricky
Allin five penalties and a
conversion. Ashley 18: Josh
Duckworth, Brent Cameron
tries; Anthony Tavendale, a
conversion and penalty, Scott
Barber, apenalty.
Tries galore
Hurunui stormed into its
season with anine try 5312
rampage against Woodend.
It took Woodend 10 minutes
before it got ahand on the
ball, but this did not halt
Hurunui’s charge as the side
went to a360 lead at halftime.
Woodend got into the game
in the second half, scoring
two tries.
Scoreboard: Hurunui 53:
Digby Heard, Sam Boyne (4),
Brian Anderson, Andrew
Murdoch (2), Ryan Nesbitt,
tries; Matt Hickey four
conversions. Woodend 12:
Matt Hand and Will Clifford
tries; Clifford aconversion.
Big Kaiapoi win
Kaiapoi and Ohoka
ushered in the postCovid
rugby season with an
entertaining game. Kaiapoi
won the clash 4817.
Kaiapoi dominated the
opening stanzas and was
rewarded with atry to
captain Jacob Hurring after
10 minutes.
Ohoka bounced back and
made the most of the running
for the next 20 minutes, with
asole penalty goal kicked by
Patrick McCallum to show for
the side’s endeavours.
In the last five minutes of
the half Kaiapoi took the
game by the throat, with
Kimeon Reade and the
mercurial Dante Love both
touching down to take
Kaiapoi’s halftime lead out
to 193.
The first of two tries to Rob
Samson stretched the side’s
lead further straight after
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1, DSmith 1, GSmith 1.
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18 Holes: Silver: NWeavers 69, L
Anderson 77. Bronze A: LSteele 76, L
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halftime, but Ohoka then
embarked on its best form of
the match.
Its lineout was working
particularly well, and put
Kaiapoi under pressure.
Illdiscipline, which cost
Kaiapoi dearly last season,
started to reappear.
When it was penalised hard
on defence, several players
started questioning the
referee and Ohoka’s Ryan
McCallum, sensing Kaiapoi
was momentarily
disorganised, took aquick tap
and atry resulted.
Afew minutes later Max
Lines repeated the dose and,
with Patrick McCallum
converting both tries for
Ohoka, Kaiapoi’s lead had
been pruned to just nine
points.
To Kaiapoi’s credit it
immediately applied the
blowtorch, with Love, Reade
and Samson all scoring their
second tries of the match,
with apenalty try being
thrown in for good measure.
The Kaiapoi backs turned
on ascintillating display.
Without doubt Dante Love
was the star of the show,
cutting through almost at will
especially in the final
quarter.
Ryan Clark tackled his
heart out and excelled up
front for Kaiapoi.
Two players new to the
team this year excelled for
Ohoka.
Prop Bernie Ryan toiled
and his accurate lineout
throwing helped his jumpers
immensely, while No. 10
Patrick McCallum, returning
to the club for which he
played all his junior rugby,
showed he will be abig asset.
He directed play expertly
from the pivot position and
his goalkicking will be an
added bonus.
JDeans 72, PWoods 77, PRivers 77, V
McKenzie 77.
Putting: N. Weavers26.
9Holes: FNimmo 35, TCraig37, E
Stokes 38, SKing 38, SFarrar 40, J
Stewart 41.
Putting: TCraig 16.
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34 North Canterbury News, June 25, 2020
Youth groups rebound
By DAVID HILL
Waimakariri’s youth are back
in action. With manyevents
cancelledbecause of the
Covid19 lockdown, the
WaiYouth events group is
keen to get some local
activitieshappening.
‘‘We havekicked into gear
with WaiYouth meetings. We
had alot of ideas before the
lockdown, but we’ve lost a
couple of months so we’re
keen to get things happening,’’
WaimakaririDistrict
Council youth development
facilitator SamRedmansays.
The first event will be a
‘‘silent rave’’ in the Rangiora
Town Hall on July 18, with
tickets now on sale.
The popular ‘‘all night
party’’ has beenpostponed
untilSeptember, while the
‘‘centrestage’’teen talent
competition will be held in
October.Activities to support
youngpeople sitting exams
will be planned in November
in partnershipwith
Waimakariri Libraries.
A‘‘silent rave’’ is adance
partywhere participants are
provided withhead sets
connectedtoasound system,
Sam says.
‘‘Everybody has fun, but it’s
mostly silent because
everyone has the music in
theirheadphones. It’sabit of
anovelty, because not
everyone has experienced it
before, but it’saninteresting
idea because you can decide
whether you want to listento
the music and you can control
the volume.’’
To speedthe planning
process, WaiYouth has split
intotwo groups, one group
planning the ‘‘silent rave’’and
the other startingwork on an
‘‘all night party’’.
The WaimakaririYouth
Council continued to meetvia
conferencingapp Zoom
during the lockdown. It will
holdits first facetoface
meeting on Tuesday, Sam
says.
‘‘The video meetings were
novel to begin with,but aftera
couple of weeks everyone was
overitand wanted to get back
to that human interaction.’’
It will also be achancefor
fivenew recruits, including
Sam Redman
... ‘‘We had a
lot of ideas
before the
lockdown, but
we’velost a
couple of
months so
we’rekeen to
get things
happening.’’
PHOTO: FILE
three Kaiapoi High School
pupils, to attend theirfirst
meeting, Sam says.
‘‘It’s exciting to see young
people ready to be involved
and making adifference in
their community.’’
The youthcouncil’s Dudley
Parkproject will be top of the
agenda. The Waimakariri
DistrictCouncil allocated
$20,000inlast year’s annual
planfor aprojecttocreate a
morefamily friendly spaceat
Rangiora’s DudleyPark.
Issues around youth
development,employment
and the role of young people
in the new postCovid
environment are also likelyto
be discussed overthe coming
months.
The Art and Craft of Costumes
Join SusanPeach foratalk about
how to designand make costumes
at the Amberley LibraryonMonday,
June 29, from 7pm to 8.30pm.
Susan’s sewingskills extend from
making simple costumes for
children’splays to elaborate
replicasofhistorical dressesfor
grandoccasions. She will show
Victorian outfits (male and female)
she created for aHeritage Festival,
and discuss whatitwas like for
womenofthat period to wearand
care for suchchallenging clothes.
Cost:1.5 TimeBank Hurunui credits
or donation appreciated.
Registrations: (03)314 3406 or email
tbhlearningexchange@gmail.com.
Guinea pig show
Aguineapig show will be held at 38
Rangiora Woodend Road,
Woodend, on Sunday, July 19. Doors
will open from11amto2pm. Gold
coin entry. Main judging starts at
11am.Publicpets have to be
registered by 11am,with judging at
noon.Cost is $5 an animal. Dress up
your animalwith a‘‘colours of the
rainbow’’theme. Animal sales will
also be available. For enquiries,
ring Jenny on (021) 145 7245.
Bridge lessons
Lessons will begin at theRangiora
Bridge Club on Monday, July6,at
7pm. They will run for 11 weeks
with atop New Zealand tutor. The
lessons are free for under25s and
returners. It is $50 for new learners.
Entries: rangiorabridge@xtra.co.nz
or rangiorabridgeclub.co.nz.
Flaxweaving introduction
Join MariaNoering and Carol
Maxwell for an introduction to
raranga —the craft of Maori flaxweaving
—atCheviotonJuly 4from
10am to 1pm.They will talk about
the tikanga of sustainably
harvestingflax (harakeke) and
guide participants through making
their own putiputi (flower), whichis
agreat waytolearn flaxweaving
basics. Cost:3TimeBank Hurunui
credits or $17. Morning tea
included. Registrations essential:
(03) 314 3406oremail
tbhlearningexchange@gmail.com.
Matariki and Maori navigation
Join Nukuroa and Heidi
TirikateneNash at the Amberley
SchoolHall on Wednesday, July 15,
from 7pm to 8.30pm, for atalk
aroundthe significance of Matariki,
the starsand othernatural systems
that helped in navigating and
wayfinding.Heidiwill share her
journey as crew on the traditionally
designed Waka Haunui,aspart of
the 2019 Tuia250 Flotilla
commemorations. Cost: 1.5
TimeBank Hurunuicredits or koha
appreciated. Registrations: (03)
314 3406, or email
tbhlearningexchange@gmail.com
Berry and currant bushpruning
Gardeners Gary Burgess andLorna
Sandeman will show how to clean
up berry and currantbushes with
the rightthinning and shaping
techniques at Waipara on Sunday,
July 19, from 11am to 1pm.
Participants willbeable to try their
hand at pruning. There willalso be
discussion on the general
maintenanceofberry and currant
beds. Registrations can be made at
(03) 314 3406 or email
tbhlearningexchange@gmail.com
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Two dwellings and workshop
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OXFORD
18 Woodside Road
First home buyers &families looking to establish
themselves on the property ladder will be enthralled by
our feature listing, awell-maintained home close to
Oxford's superb amenities &astunning view! This
delightful home ofmixed age, boasts numerous
improvements that will appeal to buyers. Three
bedrooms are complemented by one bathroom, while
open-plan living areas ensure the ability to host both
intimate gatherings &larger get-togethers. Highlights
include the new modern kitchen, gas hob &gas hot
water, aheat pump, &wood burner in the living areas.
Immaculately presented
VIEW Sunday 28Jun 12.00 -12.30pm
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Office 03 313 8022
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WEB ID RU76320
OXFORD
55 Burnett Street
Positioned in the heart of agrowing community, this
classic 1970's home on873m2 offers quick access to
local amenities. While needing some TLC, this offering
is as versatile asthey come with potential both as a
small family home or an investment property. Both
spacious bedrooms have excellent inbuilt storage and
are complemented by awell-appointed bathroom and a
separate toilet, with an added bonus of an extra room
off the master adding versatility as astudio/storage
area. An open plan dining/kitchen area and separate
lounge benefit from the presence ofawood burner.
pb.co.nz
DEADLINE SALE
VIEW Sunday 28 Jun 2.15 -2.45pm
DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 30th June, 2020 at 5.00pm,
(unless sold prior)
Di Moreira
Mobile 027 848 8020
Office 03 313 8022
di@pb.co.nz
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WEB ID RU76392
OXFORD
22 Kowhai Street
With ahost ofamenities all within walking distance,
this large modern home, on an expansive section, is
perfect for families of all shapes and sizes. Offering an
opportunity to work from home, host extra family and
friends or simply spread out and enjoy the space. Inside,
four bedrooms are accompanied by two modern
bathrooms, including an en-suite and WIR of the
master. The well-appointed kitchen is complemented by
aversatile open-plan living area with expansive
windows. The heat transfer, heat pump and wood
burner provide all year-round comfort and the interior is
freshly painted.
DEADLINE SALE
VIEW Sunday 28 Jun 1.30 -2.00pm
DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 7th July, 2020 at 5.00pm,
(unless sold prior)
Di Moreira
Mobile 027 848 8020
Office 03 313 8022
di@pb.co.nz
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Amazing views, amazing value
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NORTH
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OPEN HOME
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WEB ID RL76488
SEFTON
41 Factory Road
If you have been searching for the perfect combination
of location, privacy and modern living, you won't want
to miss this outstanding entry level lifestyle property!
Boasting both expansive farmland and hill views, yet
only minutes from Sefton township and State Highway
1. Perfectly positioned and immaculately presented on
an easy care ten acres, this modern, sunny home
features two bedrooms with the option of athird
bedroom or office and amodern well appointed
bathroom. Enjoy the naturally warm, spacious
open-plan living complemented by amodern kitchen.
VIEW Sunday 28 Jun 1.00 -2.00pm
Leigh Miller
Mobile 021 308 202
Office 03 313 8022
leighm@pb.co.nz
FROM $525,000
3
1
2
WEB ID RU76472
RANGIORA
5Will Place
VIEW Sunday 28 Jun 3.00 -3.30pm
On aquiet cul-de-sac close tothe host of convenient
amenities at Lillybrook, this picturesque home on
862m2 boasts room for the whole family, and is offered
to the market with genuine determination by vendors
whose thoughts have already turned to their next
project. Four bedrooms are complemented by two
bathrooms, with alarge lounge and modern kitchen
ensuring the ability tocater to any occasion. The large
sun-soaked conservatory isanadded bonus, while three Aaron Clark
heat pumps, two DVS systems and underfloor insulation
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guarantee year-round comfort.
Office 03 313 8022
aaronc@pb.co.nz
$475,000
4
2
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Ahome to show and share
WEB ID RU76582
WOODEND
62 Petries Road
Sitting pretty in the heart ofthe highly-desirable Two
Roads subdivision, this generously proportioned,
thoughtfully constructed home was designed with
modern living in mind. Well-constructed and equally
well-maintained by our house-proud owners, this
spacious home is perfect for families ofall shapes and
sizes. Three bedrooms and anoffice (with wardrobe)
are complemented by two bathrooms (ensuite and
walk-in-robe off the master), while open-plan living
areas ensure the ability to host both intimate gatherings
and larger get-togethers.
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NEW LISTING
VIEW Sunday 28 Jun 12.00 -12.30pm
Aaron Clark
Mobile 027 873 5121
Office 03 313 8022
aaronc@pb.co.nz
BUYERS $519,000+
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Do youhaveacompetitiveedgeand go
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to turn your ambitionintoasuccessful
career? We want to talk to you!
PropertyBrokers areexcitedaboutthe futureand rightnow we
have opportunities foryou to join our sales team workingineither
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If youare usedtocommission basedearnings,ifyou have sales/
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ContactLinda Fogarty Area Manager
M 027 294 4818 | E lindaf@pb.co.nz
3Hassall Street, Rangiora
Enquiries Over $499,000
Natural light, atrue delight!
Beautifully designed family-friendly
home in quiet cul-de-sac, this is a
lovely home you must investigate.
Flat 4/10 McAlpine Place, Rangiora
Enquiries Over $285,000
Alittle beauty! NEW LISTING
Ticking all the boxes, this lovely low
maintenance, permanent material, rear
unit is sure to attract interest from a
wide range of potential buyers.
Michelle Facer
Sales Consultant
M 027 307 4530
E michelle.facer@tallpoppy.co.nz
Richard Green
Business Partner
M 0275 364 260
E richard.green@tallpoppy.co.nz
4 1 2 2 177 600
Viewing: Sunday 12:00 -12:30pm
Ref: TPNC8373
tallpoppy.co.nz/homes-for-sale
20 Belmont Avenue, Rangiora
Enquiries Over$850,000
Pedigree Position
Nestled on aprivate, 1240m2 section
in one of the Rangiora's true blue-chip
locations, this expansive home is
offered for sale with genuine
commitment by our motivated owners.
Impressive from the entrance way to
the manicured gardens. Just stunning,
view today...
April Wellington
Sales Consultant
M 027 722 7354
E april.wellington@tallpoppy.co.nz
4 2 2 3 337 1240
Viewing: by appointment
Ref: TPNC7918
tallpoppy.co.nz/homes-for-sale
317 Mount Grey Road, Loburn
By Negotiation
Two for the price of one!
Ideal for large families with teenage
children or elderly relatives, this
substantial parcel of land boasts two
dwellings -amodern home built in
2009, plus aself-contained 'cottage'.
Abevy of intelligent heating solutions,
(including awood furnace) underfloor
heating and gas fire so no reason to be
cold in winter.
April Wellington
Sales Consultant
M 027 722 7354
E april.wellington@tallpoppy.co.nz
5 2 2 2 387 5.020
Viewing: by appointment
Ref: TPNC8360
tallpoppy.co.nz/homes-for-sale
273P Maskells Road, Balcairn
Enquiries Over $720,000
Endless Horizons
Immerse yourself in panoramic
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6. 9hectares ofland. This feature
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location.The elevated section is fully
deer fenced and very private. All the
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Michelle Facer
Sales Consultant
M 027 307 4530
E michelle.facer@tallpoppy.co.nz
Richard Green
Business Partner
M 0275 364 260
E richard.green@tallpoppy.co.nz
5Pimlico Place, Rangiora
Enquiries Over $645,000
Superb Family Living, Work from Home
Families and those who simply crave
space will be drawn to this enticing,
expansive home in sought after
Arlington area. Call to view
Michelle Facer
Sales Consultant
M 027 307 4530
E michelle.facer@tallpoppy.co.nz
Richard Green
Business Partner
M 0275 364 260
E richard.green@tallpoppy.co.nz
5Dover Street, Leithfield
Enquiries over $550,000
Luxury Living in Leithfield
It is not often you find anewly built
home standing grandly on aprivate
Sun-soaked and spacious established
easy-care section. Lovely rural
community.
Richard Green
Business Partner
M 0275 364 260
E richard.green@tallpoppy.co.nz
Michelle Facer
Sales Consultant
M 027 307 4530
E michelle.facer@tallpoppy.co.nz
2 1 1 60 1148
Viewing: Sunday 11:00 -11:30am
Ref: TPNC8470
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5 2 2 2 246 702
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4 1 2 2 186 1021
Viewing: Sunday 1:00 -1:30pm
Ref: TPNC8072
tallpoppy.co.nz/homes-for-sale
2Wineberry Avenue, Amberley
Enquiries Over $495,000
Built To Last -NEW LISTING
Located on aquiet corner section in
Amberley, our feature property is ideal
for families looking for apeaceful
place tocall home, or older couples
searching for the perfect spot to enjoy
the golden years ahead. Fully-fenced,
low maintenance gardens we know this
will tick all of your boxes so treat
yourself toaviewing.
3 1 1 4 155 6.9094
Regine Lenser &Jeff Hill AREINZ Viewing: by appointment
Sales Consultants
M 022 056 1958
Ref: TPNC7899
E regine.jeff@tallpoppy.co.nz
tallpoppy.co.nz/homes-for-sale
Rachael Lay
Sales Consultant
M 027 442 2277
E rachael.lay@tallpoppy.co.nz
4 1 2 2 178 502
Viewing: Sunday 1:00 -1:30pm
Ref: TPNC8366
tallpoppy.co.nz/homes-for-sale
CONTACT SALESPERSON FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONtallpoppy.co.nz
BULSARA T/A TALL POPPY LICENSED UNDER REAA 2008
WINTER FARM MAINTENANCE &CLASSIFIEDS
38 North Canterbury News, June 25, 2020
Public Notices
Public Notices
Export time ... ARutbuster being loaded into acontainer by
Rangiora Transport for shipping from Lyttelton to Melbourne,
Australia.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Rutbuster fills
in irrigator ruts
Talk to afarmer about his
centrepivot irrigator and you
will inevitably find yourself
talking about the problems
caused by wheel tracks or
ruts, and irrigators getting
stuck and breaking drive
mechanisms, usually in the
middle of the night.
Wheel ruts have, until now,
been an unavoidable
consequence of operating a
centrepivot irrigator.
Because the wheels track
along the same path on each
and every revolution, the
ground on this path becomes
slightly depressed and, from
that time, water collects in
the depressions and it
becomes arut.
Over time, this rut becomes
more of aproblem, putting a
strain on the irrigator and
making it more difficult to
drive the wheels.
This inevitably results in
machinery failure and, as
Murphy’s Law states, it’s
usually at the most
inconvenient moment.
Filling the ruts is only part
of the solution. It needs to be
done well, with the ruts filled
properly, safely and
efficiently.
North Canterburybased
ICS Farm Machinery makes
the ICS Rutbuster. This
unique piece of machinery is
locally designed and
manufactured by the New
Zealandowned and operated
company.
It provides asafe, efficient
way of dealing with irrigation
ruts in asingle pass. It needs
only one operator, making it
easier to fill ruts of virtually
any depth. There is no
grading of overflow, as
required by other systems,
and no need to compact after
filling the rut.
The Rutbuster is safe to
operate as the tractor wheels
straddle the rut rather than
driving in it. The Rutbuster
fills to the fence line, resulting
in awellfilled tidy rut.
It is solid and robust,
designed for New Zealand
and Australia’s tough
conditions.
They are built by ateam of
dedicated Kiwis —more
specifically, agroup
comprising some of
Canterbury’s most skilled
engineers.
The ICS Rutbuster’s
popularity has seen the
company expand sales
overseas, with Rutbusters
regularly leaving the country.
The company is enjoying
positive feedback from
Australia, South America and
Egypt.
The Rutbuster comes with a
12 month warranty, as well as
customer choice of colour and
modifications to suit, if
required.
For more information, visit
icsfarmmachinery.com, call
0800 641146, or visit its
Facebook page.
Rangiora High School
Out of Zone Enrolments
The Rangiora High School Board of Trustees has
determined that in 2021 three Year 9places are
available for out of zone enrolment.
Applications for out of zone enrolments close on
Friday 31 July 2020. If the number of out of zone
applications exceeds the number ofplaces being
offered, students will beselected by ballot. If a
ballot is required, it will beheld on 4August 2020.
Parents will be informed of the outcome of the
ballot within threeschool days.
Applications from out of zone students will be
processed in the following order of priority:
(1) students accepted for enrolment in aspecial
programme run bythe school (i.e. mainstream
learning support);
(2) siblings of current students;
(3) siblings of former students;
(4) children of former students;
(5) children of employees at the school;
(6) all other applicants (by ballot if required).
For further information please contact (03) 311
8888 or email enrolments@rangiorahigh.school.nz
KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS
“The Key of Knowledge ..“(Luke 11:52)
“GOOD NEWS”
The Lord Jesus Christ said:
“Blessed are the peace-makers: for they shall be called the
children of GOD. Blessed are they which are persecuted for
righteousness sake: for their’s is the kingdom of heaven”.
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Further Notice
of By-Election
Forthe West Ward
Nominations to fillthe extraordinaryvacancy forthe West Ward have been
received from MaryHollowayand Jeffrey Alan Walker.
As nominations have nowclosed andthe number of nominations exceed
the number of vacancies an election will be conducted by postalvotingto
determine the successful candidate.Voting will open on Thursday23July
and close at 12 noon on Friday14August2020.
Enrolmentand Special Voting Arrangements
Residents within the West Ward area who arenot listedonthe final
electoral roll forthis election canenrol by calling 0800367656, visiting
the Electoral CommissionWebsite(www.vote.nz) or obtaining enrolment
forms at Postshopsorthe Hurunui District Counciloffice up to 4pm Thursday
13 August2020.
West Ward ratepayers who liveoutside the West Ward area and who arenot
listedonthe final electoral roll forthiselection canenrol on or before 4pm on
Thursday13August2020 by completing and returning aratepayerenrolment
form, available from the Hurunui District Counciloffice or website.
Special voting facilities forthe by-electionwillbeavailable at the Hurunui
District Council Office, 66 CartersRoad (SH1), Amberleyduring normal office
hoursbetween Thursday23July and 12 noon on Friday14August2020.
AnthonyMorton
Electoral Officer
PO Box3138, Christchurch 8140
www.hurunui.govt.nz 0800 666 928
MEETINGS NOTICE
The following meetings will be held in July 2020.
All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers,
215 High Street, Rangiora, unless otherwise stated.
Waimakariri ZoneCommittee
Monday 6July commencing at 3.30pm.
Council
Tuesday 7Julycommencing at 1pm.
Oxford-Ohoka Community Board
Wednesday8July at 7pm at the West Eyreton Hall,
2Earlys Road, West Eyreton.
(The Public Forum section of the agenda will occur
from 7pm to 7.25pm.)
Rangiora-AshleyCommunity Board
Wednesday8July at 7pm.
Woodend-Sefton Community Board
Monday 13 July at6pm at the Woodend Community
Centre, School Road, Woodend.
Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board
Monday 20 July at 5pm at the Ruataniwha Kaiapoi
Civic Centre, 176 WilliamsStreet, Kaiapoi.
Audit and Risk Committee
Tuesday 21 July at 9.30am.
Utilities and Roading Committee
Tuesday 21 July at 4pm.
Multi-Sports Facility (Stadium Waimakariri)
Steering Group
Thursday 23 July at 10.15am.
All meetings are open tothe public. Agendas are
available twoworking days prior to meeting.
Agendas and minutes for meetings can be found on
the Council’s website:waimakariri.govt.nz.
Sarah Nichols
GOVERNANCE MANAGER
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RANGIORA Promotions
AGM. Tuesday 30 June
5:30pm Drinks/Nibbles
6pm start, Rangiora RSA
Club. Nomination forms,
agenda, 2019 minutes and
financial report are available
at www.
rangiorapromotions.co.nz.
RSVP
to
rangiorasecretary@gmail.com
by 26 June.
BALCAIRN public hall,
special reopening event,
Molly’s Remedy, Saturday
11th July 2020 8pm. We
welcome back Mary
Dunne, Helen Fahy and
Monica Millar to kickstart
our concert series return!.
Tickets $25 (cash) from:
Sally Mac’s, Amberley,
Sefton Garage, Stan’s 7
Day Pharmacy, Rangiora.
Or book via www.balcairnhall.
com. Light supper Alcohol
free /CDS/ Raffles.
Pets
BICHON HOMESTAY
for smaller dogs. We look
after your dog in our home.
"No kennels". Phone today
03 314 6110.
Wanted To Rent
WANTING house with
grazing /lifestyle property
for horses. We are aprofessional
couple with one
baby. Needs to be pet
friendly. Any area considered.
We have lived on
lifestyle property for 10
plus years so knowledgeable
with managing land.
Landlords are selling so
need to move. Excellent
references can be provided.
Ph Troy on 021 122 1960 or
email troy@atcaccounting.nz.
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
book your free assessment
online 03 313 3638 https:/
/www.kipmcgrath.co.nz/rangiora
Cars For Sale
PEUGOT 607 2002
105,000kms, auto, colour
bronze, AC, alloys, fuel
injected, leather, power
windows, sunroof, stereo,
economical, cam replaced,
genuine sale, $6250 ono.
Phone 027 494 8251.
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.
CASH / CASH for any
unwanted vehicles, ph 347
9354 or 027 476 2404.
Accountant
Firewood
FIREWOOD bone dry
Macrocarpa firewood $120
per square metre. Delivered
as far North as Amberley.
Ph George 021 0845 3787.
DRY pine cones, no
needles. Pick up 3 mins
from Rangiora, $5 per sack,
purchase 10, receive 11.
Can deliver to Rangiora for
asmall fee. Please phone
027 649 3451.
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
MEAT2U.NZ
2276971
Gardening
GARDEN hedges cut to
perfection. Tree & arbor
work. Also spraying. Free
quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or
021 111 4322.
TIDY TREES and gardens.
All tree pruning,
felling, hedge trimmingand
general gardening. Telephone
Daniel 027 373 7001
tidytreesandgarden@gmail.com.
ROSE PRUNING, 20
years exp, professional
local service. Ph Rosemary
03 313 6399 or 021 060
1200.
CLASSIFIEDS, TRUSTED TRADES &PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
North Canterbury News, June 25, 2020
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.
ABEL &Prestige Chimney
Cleaning. Nth Cant owned
& operated. Covering all
areas from Waimak to Hanmer.
Professional, guaranteed,
service. Firebox
repairs, carry most parts. Ph
0800 661 244.
BRIAN’S Tree Services.
Tree felling, topping,
shaping, firewood cut, rubbish
removed, stump grinding,
branch chipping.
Affordable rates. Phone 03
327 5505 or 021 124 4894.
CARPENTER / Painter
specialising in alterations &
renovations, repairs &
maintenance, 35 plus years,
experienced licenced
builder. Telephone Trevor
313 5013 or 027 431 1864.
PAINTER & Decorator.
25 + years experience.
Interior /exterior, roofs &
waterblasting. For a free
quote, please ph Steve 03
314 4620 or 027 477 1930.
PAINT & wallpaper
services. Wayne Bryant.
Exterior, interior. Qualified
tradesman. Free quotes. Ph
313 5337 or 027 654 4568.
STONEMASON, Brick
and Blocklayer. Earthquake
repairs, grind out and
repoint, River / Oamaru
stone, Schist, Volcanic
rock, paving, all alterations
new and old. Quality workmanship
guaranteed, visit
www.featureworks.co.nz
or phone 027 601 3145.
Trade&Services
BRICK &blocklaying. All
types of work undertaken,
repairs. Phone Hamish
0272 386 003 or 313 5678.
INSULATION, walls,
ceiling, underfloor. Free
quotes. Covering all of
North Canterbury. Phone
027 727 9162.
BUILDER, decking, veranda’s,
concrete and alterations.
LBP. Ph Zatara
Builders 027 727 9162.
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.
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.
PAINTER, qualified, local
professional. Int / Ext,
roofs, wallpaper. Call or
text Corban 027 846 5035.
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.
Appliance Repairs
Trade&Services
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
ROOFER All roof repairs,
roof painting, water blasting,
moss treatment,
repointing, gutter cleans &
snow straps. And more.
Free quotes. Phone Nathan
027 516 6609.
PAINTER & Decorator.
Semi retired painter. Small
jobs. Ph Peter 03 312 7945
or 027 693 8360.
RANGIORA Rubbish
Removal and RRR skips.
Wheelie bins any frequency
and skips from 1.5 cube to
9cube. Skips and wheelie
bins for any use, rubbish,
greenwaste, building sites
or just cleanups. Give us a
phone call 313 6957 or for
skips 021 313 255.
SCREEN PRINTING.
For all your printing
requirements. Tshirts,
Hoodies, HiVis vests and
polos, Overalls, Caps etc.
Please phone Heather 03
313 0261 or email
heather.norstar@gmail.com.
Builder
Trade&Services
Log Fires
Pellet Fires
Heat Pumps
Sales
Service
Installations
Free Quotes
03 343 1651
472 Blenheim Rd
www.heatstore.co.nz
SEPTIC TANK
CLEANING
Bill’s Liquid
Waste
You dump it...
Blair pumps it...
Blair Tavendale
Ph 03 314 9371
0275 379-694
SHEARER. Hap’s Farm &
Lifestyle Services. Shearing,
crutching, drenching,
tailing, feet trimming &
health check. Trailer, generator
&mobile handpiece
available. Experienced,
reliable and honest. Ph 03
312 1214 or 021 267 4025.
2225862
2286701
Trade &Services
Butchery
39
Reliable new business based in and
servicing the North Canterbury area.
Here for all your garage door needs!
•Repairs •Servicing
•Installation
Give usacall/email today todiscuss
any garage door issues with our
friendly and professional team.
Dean Sangster
027 225 7445 |03319 8549
dean@summitgaragedoors.co.nz
www.summitgaragedoors.co.nz
ANTHONY SYMONDS
Forall your painting &
plastering requirements
Local with 30 years
experience
All workmanship
Guaranteed.
Phone 021 344 023
2220615
POWER TOOLS repairs,
parts &sales for over 30
years. All main brands serviced.
Grossman Trade
Tools, 31A Watts Road,
Christchurch. Ph 389 9230.
REMOVALISTS
2Men &agood
sized truck.
From $157 per hour
(incl gst).Kaiapoibased.
Call Gerard
027 668 3636
2225244
VALUATION
Specialising in North Canterbury.
Contact Geoff at
Maxwell Valuation. Phone
03 310 8541 or email
geoff@maxval.co.nz.
Debra Jowsey &KarlaKilner
Ph 03314 9480
We help with all Taxreturns for the
salary &wage earner,self employed, rental,
business,farm,GST,pay day filing
2287949
•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN
•AUTHORISEDLOCAL SERVICE
F&P, Bosch, Smeg,
ASKO, Ariston, LG,Classique,
Haier, Samsung and more....
“For best resultsbesuretouseauthorised service”
NORTHCANTERBURY APPLIANCE SERVICES
Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810
1913020
OxfordButchery
Shane and Leanne Frahm
We cankill&process yourstock
FourGenerations of Frahms
since 1957
Ph 312 4205
Oxford
1680439
Number one
old-fashioned bacon
&ham curing.
A/H 312 4709
Chiropractic Services
Dr Carissa McGregor Chiropractor
Injury, accidents and maintenance
ACC Registered and Accredited
Monday-Thursday | 03 313 0350
Libi McKinnon Physiotherapy
privatephysio@xtra.co.nz
03 0278 686 2574
ACC Registered Provider | Tuesday&Friday
Select Health
51 Ashley Street, Rangiora
2103107
Computer Repairs
Bruce Evans
131 Ohoka Road
Kaiapoi
03 327 3111
021 293 6331
compucare@xtra.co.nz
www.compucare.co.nz
Computer Repairs &upgrades
Prompt professional services
2276525v2
Virus &malware removal
New &UsedPC’s4Sale
YOU
COULD
BE
HERE
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
Daryl Power
027 230 9401
concretepower@scorch.co.nz
www.concretepower.co.nz
2273277
2089195v2-4/4-S
Electrician
AARON HARRIS
ELECTRICAL LTD
NEW HOUSES • ALTERATIONS
ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS • SMART WIRING
SYSTEMS AND MORE...
M: 0275 543 958 E: aaron@ahel.co.nz
2020478
Scaffolding
•Edge protection
•Working platform
Phone
0274 366 901
Plans for pricing
jas.rangiorascaffolding@xtra.co.nz
North Canterbury wide
1783878
Advertise
your business
in our Trades
and Services
Phone
Amanda Keys
on
03 313 2840
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
from $23 per cube
from $25 per cube
from $30 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
RangioraToyota
2010 Toyota Prius S
•1.8LHybridPetrolAuto
•Keyless, Climate Control
•Only78,100km
WAS$17,995
NOW $
14,995
2014 CorollaGX
•1.8Lpetrolauto, Bluetooth
•Cruise control
•Traction &StabilityControl
$
12,995
2010 Toyota Wish
•1.8LPetrol, 7-seater
•Alloys
$
11,995
•Climateair
2016 Toyota Corolla GLX
•1.8L PetrolAuto
•Bluetooth, Reversecamera
•Alloys
NOW
WAS$19,995
$
16,995
Signature
CLASS
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Ex-Demo 2019 CorollaSXSedan 2013Toyota Prius S
•1.8LHybridPetrol,
•1.8LHybridPetrolAuto
•Satnav,TSS
$ •Keyless
•Only150kms 33,995
•5-doorHatch
$
17,995
Signature
CLASS
2017 HighlanderGXL
•3.5LPetrolAuto, 7Seater
•Satnav,Leather
•Only 28,200kms
WAS$47,995
$
43,995
2007 Toyota CamryGL
•2.4LPetrolAuto
•FM/AM &CDPlayer
•NZnew
$
6,995
2013Toyota Aqua
•1.5LHybrid PetrolAuto
•ParkingSensors
•Bluetooth
WAS$15,995
NOW $
14,995
2012Toyota GT86
•2.0L PetrolAuto
•ClimateAir,Sport Mode
•Only 19,650kms
$
26,995
2017 Corolla GLX
•1.8LPetrolAuto, Alloys
•ReverseCamera
•Done 46,750km
WAS$20,995
$
19,995
2018 Corolla GLX
•1.8LPetrolAuto, Bluetooth
•Done 24,900km, Alloys
•ReverseCamera
WAS$22,995
$
20,995
Signature
CLASS
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2017 Rav4 GXL
•2.5LPetrolAWD
•Satnav,Bluetooth, TSS
•Only58,750km
$
28,995
2017 RAV4 GLX2WD
•2.0L petrol,auto, Satnav
•ReverseCamera
•Only42,200km
WAS$26,995
NOW $
25,995
2017 RAV4 GXL2WD
•2.0LPetrolAuto, SafetySense
•ReverseCamera
•Only 47,350km
$
27,995
2017 RAV4 GLX2WD
•2.0Lpetrol,Bluetooth
•ReverseCamera
•Only46,960km
$
27,995
2013Rav4 GX
•2.0L PetrolAuto, 2WD
•CruiseControl
•Bluetooth
$
19,995
2016 CamryGL
•2.5Lpetrolauto
•Bluetooth, reversecamera
•Only48,500km
$
20,995
2015CamryAtara S
•2.5LPetrolAuto, Alloys
•Bluetooth, ReverseCamera
•Done 29,100km
$
22,995
2017 RAV4GXL2WD
•2.0L PetrolAuto
•SafetySense,Sat Nav
•ReverseCamera
$
27,995
2018 Highlander Limited
•3.5LPetrol8-speedAuto
•Leather,RearEnt.
•Sunroof
WAS$57,995
NOW $
54,995
2016 PradoVX
•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto
•7-seater, SatNav
•Leather,Only 28,300km
$
61,995
2015LandCruiser PradoVX
•3.0L turbo diesel,
•7-seater, leather
•360° camera
$
81,995
2015LandCruiser PradoVX
•3.0L TurboDiesel Auto
•7-Seater,Leather, Bluetooth
•ReverseCamera
$
45,9955
2009 LandCruiser 200 Series
•4.5LTurbo-Diesel, V8
•8-seater,Satnav
•ClimateAir
WAS$51,995
NOW $
49,995
2012LandCruiser VX200 Series
•4.5LTwin TurboDiesel Auto
•Leather,Satnav
•Done 95,900km
$
77,995
2018 LandCruiserPrado VX
•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto
•Facelift Model
•Only13,600km
WAS$69,995
NOW $
67,995
2018 HiluxSR5 Cruiser 4WD
•2.8L Turbo Diesel, auto
•18” alloys, leather
•Satnav,ReverseCamera
$
49,995
$ $ NOW $ •4-door,Satnav
108,995
35,995
7,995
$
•ToyotaSafetySense 46,995
Percival Street,Rangiora • Ph (03) 313-8186 any time • www.rangiora.toyota.co.nz
Signature
CLASS
Ex-Demo LandCruiser VX
•4.5LTwin TurboDiesel
•Leather,Satnav
•Only1,200km
2016 Hiace AWD
•3.0L TurboDiesel
•Auto, 5-Door
•6-Seater
1999Hilux Single Cab
•2.7Lpetrolmanual
•3-seater,flatdeck
•Towbar
WAS$8,995
2019 Ex-Demo Toyota HiaceZX
•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto
2282995
FINANCE &INSURANCE AVAILABLE