North Canterbury News: September 03, 2020

Thursday,September 3, 2020 | Issue912 | www.starnews.co.nz

Stats show

district’s

resilience

Dressed for adventure

By ROBYN BRISTOW

Waimakariri is weathering the

Covid storm better than the wider

Canterbury region and the country

as awhole, according to the latest

Infometrics Quarterly Economic

Monitor.

The report covers the year to

June 30 and shows asmaller drop

in gross domestic product (1.2%)

and tourism spending (1.7%) in

the Waimakariri district, than in

the rest of the Canterbury region

and New Zealand overall.

The district also experienced an

increase in consumer

spending, up 1.5%,

compared with a4%

fall in Canterbury and

a2.8% decline across

New Zealand.

Commercial

consents are up 58% in

the district compared

with significant

decreases elsewhere.

Like elsewhere in

the country, jobseeker

support recipients

rose sharply, by 26%, but the

unemployment rate is actually

lower than it was in June 2019,

sitting at 3%.

Enterprise North Canterbury

business support manager Miles

Dalton says it is important to

understand the jobseeker and

unemployment figures to get an

accurate picture.

Miles Dalton

❛Waimakariri as adistrict

is likely to get through

this with alot less

disruptionthan other

districts.❜

—Miles Dalton

“Jobseeker support recipients

and the unemployment rate are

two separate measures,” he says.

“A 26.1% increase in jobseeker

support recipients

looks like ahuge

number, but we are

coming from avery

low base.

‘‘Unemployment is

still 3% in

Waimakariri, down

from 3.1% ayear ago.

‘‘In statistical terms

anything below 4% is

considered full

employment.”

Stephanie Reeves,

who owns Red Eight Cafe in

Kaiapoi, says that despite the

changes and uncertainty over the

last few months, business has

remained steady.

“We have been blown away by

the incredible community support

we have received throughout

Covid,’’ she said.

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Images show slice of Kaikoura life

Ahigh standard of entriesleft judges in

astalemate in the annual 48 Hours in

Kaikouraphotographycontest.

The four judges weresplit between

the junior category winnerenteredby

Christchurch 11yearold Arielle

Lansley and the opencategory winner

entered by Nyree Galloway, prompting

organiser NeroliGold to invitethe

public to pick awinner. ‘‘Weare to give

one of themthe title of overall winner,

once the public havetheirsay.’’

Public votes were accepteduntil

yesterday.

‘‘Overall we had morepeople enter

than the last couple of years, but fewer

entries,’’Nerolisays.

‘‘Thestandard of entries was

fantastic.There were afew farmers

burning over the weekend so there

were not as many classic clear

Kaikouralandscape images,but still

plenty to enjoy.’’

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‘‘People havereally embracedthe ‘shop

local’ concept and, although customer

spending is down in level 1and 2, things

have remained overall pretty steady.”

Mr Dalton says, overall, the

Waimakariri district is weathering the

stormbetter than the rest of Canterbury

and betterthan New Zealand as awhole.

‘‘TheGDP figure is muchbetterthan

we expected and recentstatistics show

that consumerspending hasbounced

back quitenicely.’’

However, he warns there is still alot of

pain to come. ‘‘But Waimakariri as a

district is likely to get throughthis with a

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The evening, run by the Balcairn Hall

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electorate candidates from 7pm.

The Green’s Richard McGubbin,

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Committee’srole scrutinised

By ROBYN BRISTOW

The role of the Hurunui Waiau Zone

committee is under the spotlight.Its

functions and purposewill be discussed at

an special meeting of the Hurunui District

Council today (Thursday).

Hurunui MayorMarie Blacksays

disbanding the zonecommittee is not on

the table at the meeting. However, the

committee’s termsofreference and future

purpose willbediscussed.

In aletter to Environment Canterbury

chairwoman Jenny Hughey, Mrs Black

said the committee had playedapivotal

role in water management, including the

Canterbury WaterManagement Strategy.

The council’sview was the committee

couldhave an ongoingrole in CWMS

governance,but it was not envisaged it

wouldreplaceortry to managecommunity

initiatives. Rather,itwould support

existing initiatives and identifyfurther

opportunities, issues or barriers to enable

the community to meet CWMS targets.

The meeting follows apresentationby

Rural Advocacy Network (RAN)

spokesman Jamie McFadden at last

week’scouncilmeeting,during which he

said relationships between ECan and the

Hurunuicommunity wereatan‘‘alltime

low’’, with awidespread lossoftrust.

He saidbecause of ECan’sbehaviour,

the zone committee, and other zone

committees, were viewed by many as a

mechanism forECan to achieve its agenda

‘‘underthe guise of collaboration’’.

‘‘The ability of the zonecommittee to

constructively engage with the Hurunui

community has been compromised by its

association withECan to the point it is no

longer able to operate as an effective

committee,’’ he said.

Areport commissioned by the zone

committee, ajoint committeeofECan and

the Hurunuicouncil, aboutits future,

identifies arange of challenges.

The HenleyHutchingsreport says the

committee is wellawareofthem.

The committeehad prepared draft

termsofreference and askedECan and

the Hurunuicounciltocommissiona

review of its mandate, method of

operation, achievements and thefuture

challengesitwouldface.

The reportsays historic tensions

between Hurunui and ECan councillors

abouthow information was distributed to

zone landowners, braided riverbedissues,

courtactions led by Forest &Bird, and the

subsequentwithdrawal of Fish &Game

from committee deliberationshad led to

relationship issues. There weremore

challenges ahead with discussion

documentsand policy statements,

indicating its task would notget any easier.

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Toursrelies solely on

international clients for

income, so the closure of New

Zealand’sbordershit the

business hard.

They were advised to close,

but that was not an optionfor

the familyownedbusiness,

with clients already booked for

the nextfew years.

‘‘Most of the moneyreceived

for the tours is reinvested into

thirdparty operators such as

accommodation,activities and

attractions,’’ says operations

manager Kim Johnston,whose

mum, CaroleLester, ownsthe

business with her husband,

Mike.

‘‘South Pacific Motorcycle

Toursacts as an inbound tour

operator bringinginvisitors to

New Zealand and creating

toursfor these clientsto

explore New Zealand.

‘‘It is awhole forgotten

tourism sector,’’ she says.

‘‘These clients come to New

Zealand specifically to ride a

motorcycle here.’’

The company and other

motorcycle touroperators

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it prepaid in early bookings.

However,with their

international clientsunable to

visit New Zealand in the

foreseeable future, the

company faces achallengeto

remain in business until

borders reopen.

Its solutions include

providing anew motorcycle

maintenance and repair

service. As well, it is

establishingNew Zealand

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applies the same elementsthey

already provide for its

motorcycle tours, allowing

kiwis to explore New Zealand

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To target domestic tourism,

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‘‘Thismotorcyclerallyis

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Indian movieand is held every

yearinInvercargill,the

motorcycling mecca of New

Zealand.’’

The company has alsoadded

a‘‘bring yourown bike’’option,

Kim says.

The tour willinclude

accommodation, tickets to all

races, aSouthIslandtour and

someextras.

Kim says they are keepinga

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Magic of kitchen science

Southbrook School children enjoyed a

little ‘‘kitchen chemistry’’ last week.

Agroup of pupils got to try some

science experiments during the

school’s science day on Friday.

The experiments were led by

teacher Katie Owens, who used to

teach secondary school science. She

sought to inspire pupils and get ‘‘their

science minds working’’.

Pupils tried their hand at ‘‘milk

magic’’, using food colouring and

detergent to separate fat in milk,

making sherbet and ‘‘unicorn

noodles’’, using the pigment in red

cabbage to change the colour of

noodles in boiling water.

Younger pupils got to make

‘‘exploding volcanoes’’ using lemons,

baking soda and vinegar.

‘‘It’s really simple things which they

can go home and do, and show mum

and dad,’’ Katie says.

‘‘Sometimes you don’t get alot of

feedback from them, but when you see

it in their faces, you know that they’re

engaged.’’

The school is aiming to hold the

science days once aterm, with

different pupils getting aturn.

Gas scare: Five off to hospital

ShoppersinRangiora’s High Street were

taken to hospitalonTuesday afternoon

after asuspected gas leak.

Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade chief

fireofficer Hamish Peter said fire crews

responded after shoppers in aHigh Street

store raised concerns aboutagas smell.

‘‘Five peoplebecameunwell and were

taken to hospitalwith related symptoms

for checks.’’Others alsofelt unwell.

Police cordonedHigh Street between

Victoriaand Percival streets while fire

crews worked with thermal imaging and

gas detectors on the north side of the street

to find the source of the smell.

‘‘A few retailstores had to evacuate,’’Mr

Peter said. ‘‘People’s health is our

priority.’’

Rangiora High School chalks another win

The Rangiora High School 1st XV rugby

team continued its winning ways last

Saturday, beating Nelson College 257.

Coach Craig Mullan says the focus is

Gas leak ... Emergency services respond

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now on playing Christchurch Boys’

High School this Saturday at Rangiora

High School at 2.45pm. Boys’ High is at

the top of the table.

Council accepts $8m

for water upgrades

By DAVID HILL

The Waimakariri District Council has

agreed to work withcentral government to

find three waters solutions.

Councillorsvoted to enter intoa

memorandum of understanding (MOU)

with the government at aspecial council

meeting last week.Itwill get up to $8.02

million in funding as part of the

government’s $761m Covid19 recovery

programme for newwater projects for

drinkingwaterand storm water.

‘‘We haveagreed to the enter into an

MOU, whichisthe first part of the reform

programme, but we willreserveour

decision on further parts of the

programme,’’Mayor Dan Gordonsays.

‘‘Butwecertainly have agreed to receive

the funding and to consider options for

watersupplies, but there’salot of water to

flow under the bridge.’’

The council’sdecision is in line withthe

recommendation fromthe Canterbury

Mayoral Forum, which is seekinga

regional solution for three waters.

Adeliveryplan needs to be supplied and

will be monitoredbyCrown Infrastructure

Partners, with work to begin by March next

year and completedbyMarch 2022.

The funding cannot be spent on existing

projects, Mr Gordon says.‘‘TheMOU notes

that delivered projects needtosupport

economic recoverythroughjob creation

and maintain, increase or accelerate

investment in water infrastructure.’’

While he welcomed the extra funding,

Mr Gordon says he is concerned the

proposed reformswill take control over

three waters awayfrom localcouncils

following the Havelock North drinking

water supply contaminationin2016.

‘‘I understand that the government did

need to respond in thatenvironment,but

they havenow put in placeawater

regulator whichhas widepowertodirect

councils and can stepinand upgrade

supplies if they feel they need to, so that’s

afairly bold step. But we are in aposition

where we have investedinour water

supplies over anumber of years.Only one

supplyisnot compliant and we are

working with residentsinPoyntzRdto

upgrade thatsupply.’’

4000 signatures

Apetition opposing aquarry at the Rangiora

Racecourse has drawn more than 4000

signatures.

The number shows ‘‘overwhelming

opposition to the quarry’’inthe community,

says its organiser, Tracey DimmockRump,

who lives nearby.

‘‘I am so grateful to everyone who signedit.

‘‘Why would you give aresource consent to

putaquarryrightinthe firingline of homes,

rest homes, preschools, parks, ashopping

centre and restaurants? It is such astunning

area. Why not give it aprotected greenspace

status instead?’’

Taggart Earthmoving Ltd lodgedaresource

consent application with the Waimakariri

District Council to quarry 700,000 cubic

metres of material over 15 years. It already

has aquarry at its base in Cones Rd, Rangiora,

nearthe Ashley Rakahuri Regional Park.

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Show cancelled

The Covid19 pandemic has claimed

another established North

Canterbury event.

The Scargill Horticulturaland

Home Industries Society, whichhas

been running its annual Spring

Show for more than 100 years,has

cancelledthe September 19 event.

The committeesays the wellbeingofthe

communitywas at the

heartofits decision. Also, the ability

to run it in away that honoured the

relaxed spirit of the event, and

brought thecommunity together,

couldnot be guaranteed at alert

level2.‘‘The numberofparticipants

involved in show day far exceeds

currentrestrictions and adequate

social distancing will be difficultto

achieve,’’ the committee says.

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Cash raised for St John

By ROBYN BRISTOW

Threeyoung CheviotArea School students

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Lucy Ensor, aged 11, and Lily Dampier

Crossleyand Katie Pain,both 12,

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KAIKŌURA VIEWS

MAYOR CRAIG MACKLE

It is important that

service is honoured

It was great to see our community

facilities supervisor, Ian Woodward

(also known as Woody), receive an

award from the Lions Club for longstanding

community service.

We really appreciate all the work that

goes on in our community, and it is

important to see this hard work

recognised.

One of the positive aspects of my

duties as mayor is being able to

leverage support for our local

community.

The Mayoral Task Force for Jobs is a

collection of rural councils focused on

increasing youth/community

employment opportunities. We have

been given funding to deliver this

programme in Kaikoura.

We have allocated the funding to Te

Ha oMatauranga Learning in Kaikoura

as it is already delivering many of these

services.

It is in the best position to support the

new appointments and target

community members who will benefit

from the service.

The funding will enable afulltime

role for an employment coordinator.

I’ll be working closely with the new

position to connect local businesses

and employment opportunities with

locals looking for work.

The programme has alot of potential

for our community and I’m fully on

board with Te Ha oMatauranga,

working to ensure it is asuccess.

There are also two parttime roles for

ayouth employability facilitator and a

driving coordinator.

The earthquake rebuild programme

managed by the council is ending later

this year and this milestone gives us the

LOST AND FOUND

The following property is reported to

the police as lost in North Canterbury:

AFord car key fob with an Avon City

Ford key ring, aflorentine mosaic

multicoloured stone ring on awhite

gold band, aSamsung GalaxyS9, a

black fliptype emu skin wallet, asmall

white pouch purse, agrey garage

opportunity to reflect on what has been

achieved.

For the past few years, the council

team has managed a$38.6 million

programme of works covered by

government funding, of which only $2m

has been contributed by the council.

All this is being accomplished within

budget. And what’s more, if it had not

been for Covid19, on time!

That is great news for Kaikoura and

its ratepayers.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation

and Employment has announced

further funding for responsible

camping, to follow on from the success

of last summer.

The council has put in an application

to fund local camping ambassadors to

educate, encourage and enforce

responsible camping in the district.

There is agrowing sense of unease

globally as the impacts of Covid19

continue to affect our lives, and I’m

noticing that in Kaikoura as well.

The normal business that the council

undertakes is under extra pressure

because of Covid19 delays affecting

the revision of the Annual Plan to

ensure lower rates increases, and the

beginning of the Long Term 10 Year

Plan process.

Iwould like to remind people how

much work is happening behind the

scenes at the council right now.

From what Ican see, staff are going

above and beyond what is normally

being asked of them in anormal year.

Iamproud of what we have

accomplished since the earthquake

and would like everyone to reflect on

how far we have come. Good work.

Right, what’s next?

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ared holder with

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The following property is waiting to

be claimed:

Agold ring with flower design on top,

and asilver Diamondback bike.

Removing trees also

erases memories

Dear Editor,

Regarding theremoval of trees at the

Ashley Rakahuri River Park,Iam

pleasedthatthe meeting between

elected representatives of ECan, the

Waimakariri District Council andthe

chairwoman of ECan tookplace. But

willthis prevent similar intentions to

clear fellany otherareas or just create

adelay following community

consultation?

It seemsitisfashionable to remove

introduced species that wereplanted

many years ago and replace them with

natives, thus changing thewhole

natureand appearance of an area.

Sadly, by removing old trees, old

memoriesand associations are

obliterated, too.The sense of loss is not

mitigated by little busheswhichmight

growinto atreeand if so, bearno

resemblance to what wasthere.

Yes, timesand fashions change, but

it is hardtobelieve that those beautiful

poplars were aflooding hazard and

had to be removed. Maybe their only

sin was they werethe wrong species in

ayoung landscapegraduate’s lexicon?

Surely we canhonour our beautiful

introduced species andadd natives to

the samearea.

Will theremoved trees be replaced

LETTERS

by the samespecies, evenifmost of us

won’tget to enjoy them in their

maturity?

Yours sincerely,

S.M.V.Stewart

Southbrook congestion

DearEditor

Traffic congestioninSouthbrook

(North CanterburyNews,August 27)

waswarned about before thearrival of

PAK’nSAVE.

There has been concern for a

number ofyears thathightraffic

volumes would be an everincreasing

issue in this area.

Idoremember aproposal to extend

Lineside Road along the eastern side

of the railcorridor through to East

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alongway in fixing this problem.

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OPEN LETTER TO CANTERBURY RESIDENTS

Advocacy group explores

ECan consents process

The RuralAdvocacyNetwork is

seeking feedback from Canterbury

residents over thehandlingof

consents by Environmental

Canterbury.

Thenetwork,through its chairman

Jamie McFadden, madethe appeal in

an open letter to Canterbury

residents.Itreadsasfollows:

Areyou having problemswithan

ECanconsent process?Frustrating

delays, repeatedrequests for further

information, inflexibility, nitpicking

over minor detail, intimidation

tactics?

Over the past few weeks we have

receivedanumberofcomplaints

aboutECan’s consentsystem.Inthe

last six monthstherehas been a

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Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows

Waimakariri 5:15am 2.2 11:26am 0.6 5:59am 2.2

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Amberley 5:15am 2.2 11:26am 0.6 5:59am 2.2

6:43am 2.2 12:32am 0.6 7:26am 2.2 1:14am 0.6 8:10am 2.2 1:56am 0.7 8:54am 2.1 2:39am 0.7 9:38am 2.1 3:23am 0.7

Beach

5:36pm 2.3 11:51pm 0.6 6:17pm 2.3 12:09pm 0.6 7:00pm 2.2 12:50pm 0.6 7:43pm 2.2 1:32pm 0.7 8:27pm 2.1 2:15pm 0.7 9:13pm 2.1 3:00pm 0.8 10:00pm 2.0 3:48pm 0.8

5:24am 2.2 11:35am 0.6 6:08am 2.2 12:00am 0.6 6:52am 2.2 12:41am 0.6 7:35am 2.2 1:23am 0.6 8:19am 2.2 2:05am 0.7 9:03am 2.1 2:48am 0.7 9:47am 2.1 3:32am 0.7

Motunau 5:45pm 2.3

6:26pm 2.3 12:18pm 0.6 7:09pm 2.2 12:59pm 0.6 7:52pm 2.2 1:41pm 0.7 8:36pm 2.1 2:24pm 0.7 9:22pm 2.1 3:09pm 0.8 10:09pm 2.0 3:57pm 0.8

5:26am 2.2 11:37am 0.6 6:10am 2.2 12:02am 0.6 6:54am 2.2 12:43am 0.6 7:37am 2.2 1:25am 0.6 8:21am 2.2 2:07am 0.7 9:05am 2.1 2:50am 0.7 9:49am 2.1 3:34am 0.7

Gore Bay 5:47pm 2.3

6:28pm 2.3 12:20pm 0.6 7:11pm 2.2 1:01pm 0.6 7:54pm 2.2 1:43pm 0.7 8:38pm 2.1 2:26pm 0.7 9:24pm 2.1 3:11pm 0.8 10:11pm 2.0 3:59pm 0.8

5:21am 1.7 11:29am 0.5 6:07am 1.7 12:00am 0.5 6:51am 1.7 12:43am 0.5 7:35am 1.7 1:26am 0.5 8:19am 1.7 2:10am 0.5 9:03am 1.6 2:54am 0.6 9:49am 1.6 3:38am 0.6

Kaikoura 5:45pm 1.8

6:29pm 1.7 12:14pm 0.5 7:12pm 1.7 12:58pm 0.5 7:55pm 1.7 1:42pm 0.5 8:40pm 1.6 2:27pm 0.6 9:27pm 1.6 3:14pm 0.6 10:14pm 1.6 4:02pm 0.6

*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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An expanse of mellow yellow

By DAVID HILL

North Canterbury

businesses‘‘painted the

town yellow’’ lastweek in

aid of the CancerSociety.

Judgeswere impressed

with the efforts of retailers,

but there could be only one

winnerineach town.

WaimakaririMayorDan

Gordonwas on handto

present trophies to the

winners, including

RangioraShoe Lines store

owner Rebecca Barker.

‘‘It’s wonderful.Wejust

really wanted to make it

fun for Daffodil Week

because it’ssuch agreat

causeand everyoneknows

somebody who has been

affected by cancer,’’ said

Rebecca, who took over the

storeonly three months

ago. ‘‘I’ve had so many

comments aboutthe

window display.’’

The highlycommended

prizefor Rangiora went to

BootsnAll. In Kaiapoi, the

main prizewent to The

Collective, while the

Vintage Rose was highly

commended.

The Rangiora Men’s

Shed made the trophies for

Rangioraand Kaiapoi, with

McAlpines Mitre 10 Mega

supplying yellow paint

brushes and Boots nAll

doingthe engraving.

In Hanmer Springs,the

iSitewon top prize.

Colourful display... Rangiora

Shoelinesowner Rebecca

Barker outside her High Street

shop windowwith the winning

display in the Rangiora Cancer

Society’sPaint The Town

competition to promote

Daffodil Day. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP

Out on the street ...

Waimakariri Mayor Dan

Gordon, second fromright,

checks on the Cancer Society

Bambinas on High St,

Rangiora, with, fromleft, North

Canterbury Cancer Society

membersGabrielle O’Connell,

Jenny CobdenCox, Doug

Moody and Tiff Wafer.

PHOTO:DAVIDHILL

NEWS

North Canterbury News, September 3, 2020

In brief

Pams closing early

The Pams Pantrystore in Amberley will close

two days earlierthan planned becauseofthe

success of the store’s closingdown sale. The

retail general manager for Foodstuffs South

Island,Tim Donaldson,says pretty much

everything in the store has been snapped up.

‘‘There’snot enough stock left to last us through

the weekend.’’ The last day of trading will be

Friday, September 4, not Sunday, September 6.

Committee oversight

Construction of aflyride at Hanmer Springs

will be led by the Hanmer Springs Thermal

Pools and Spa management committee.The

committee’s track record in getting projects

done on time and within budget made it the

suitable vehicle to carry out governance for the

development and constructionofthe

attraction, Hurunuicouncil chief executive

Hamish Dobbie said in areport. There was also

arelatively condensed timeline to get the

project completed,henoted. The council will

receive $2.123m to build the flyride from the

government’s infrastructure funding scheme

($2m) and the ProvincialGrowth Fund

($123,000).

Rangiora concert

The acclaimed Tres Cordes Piano Trio will

perform in Rangiora Library’s Chamber

Gallery next Thursday evening.The

Christchurchbased trio, with Cathy Irons on

violin, Tomas Hurnikoncello and Anna

Maksymova on piano, has been together since

2007. They will play works by Kammel, Brahms,

Beethoven, Albrechtsberger, Resphigi,

Martinu and Piazolla. Theconcert is presented

by the Waimakariri CommunityArts Council.It

will start at 7.30pm. Tickets are $35 for adults

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New festival aims to light up lives

By ROBYN BRISTOW

Aglitzyextravaganza willlight up

the darkness in Rangiora for four

nights laterthis monthas

organisers forgeaheadwith

plansfor aRangiora Lightand

SoundFestival.

Victoria Parkwill be

transformed in afairyland of

talking trees, discolights,music,

dancing lights,interactive

lighting displays, andsmokeand

bubble machines.

Basedonthe popular Botanic

Delights Festival in Christchurch,

the festival is aimed at

lifting spirits for people wearied

by the disruption of Covid19.

It will run from September 16

to 19, culminating in aSaturday

nightgrandfinale, including an

outdoor movie.Festival tickets

are limited and sellingfast.

Organisers are determinedit

will go ahead evenifCovid19

alertlevel2remainswhen the

festival begins on the Wednesday

evening.

SpokesmanKarl Horwarth

says contingency plans could see

groups of 100 go on site every 20

minutes to enjoy the lights and

the familyorientated festival.

‘‘So having aticket becomes

very important,’’ he says.

Spectrum will be installingthe

lights, and have come on board as

amajor sponsor, along with New

WorldRangiora, MainPower,

Ray White Rangiora, Visit

Waimakariri, Fools of Desire,

Compass FM and the North

CanterburyNews.

Music, food trucks, and some

additionallight installations

havebeen confirmed, and the

MainPower North Canterbury

Lights photo competition has

beenlaunched. It is open to

anyone who would liketoshow

their appreciationfor places in

North Canterbury, with afocus

on what makes the region such a

great place to live. Theycan use

North Canterbury lighting for

inspiration. All entries must be

submitted electronically by noon

on September16.

To enter, email your photo or

photographswith adescription

to rangioralightandsound@

gmail.com, with ‘‘Photo

competition’’ in the subject line.

Multiple entriesmay be made,

withamaximum of five photos.

Adescription must be

included, and all photosmust be

in either JPG or PNG format.

There is ayouth and adult

category, so state if you are under

16 to be eligiblefor the youth

category. Finalists willhave their

workshowcased in the North

Canterbury News.

Acouple of Have You Seen the

Light giveaway campaigns are

alsoplanned, along witha

colouring contestand agolden

ticket competition.

Karlsays the festival aimsto

provideanaffordable event for

all the family. Tickets are $5 a

person or $10 afamily,with

tickets able to be usedover

multiple nights. It will run from

6pm on Wednesday, Thursday

and Friday, with Saturday’s

finale starting at 5pm.

‘‘The four days of festivitiesare

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about bringing people together,’’

he says.

Karlsays with all the

infrastructureinplace,the

RangioraFestival of Colour will

fit in seamlessly on Sunday, from

10amto4pm.

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It’sfull steam ahead for hop plans

By DAVID HILL

Kaikouraisgetting readytoparty

amid the uncertainty of Covid19.

As Doug and FondaO’Callahan

prepare for the 10th annual

KaikouraHop, and their first

wedding anniversary, they face

the possibilityofneedingto

postpone it if New Zealand

remains at alert level 2.

‘‘Fornow we are pressing on

with holdingitfrom September 16

to 19, but if we need to move it,we

have set aside October 17,’’ Doug

says.

Roadworks on State Highway 1

continuetopose alogistical

challengeasthe eventcontinues

to increase in popularity.

Doug estimatesthere were

more than1500 cars at theSouth

Bay Racecourse on theSaturday

last yearand probably more than

3000 carsparked around South

Bay, adding up to around 10,000

car movements throughoutthe

day.

‘‘Last year we had more than

4000 carsand the problem is, it’s

getting too big for Kaikoura, so we

have to look at how we can run

largenumbers of peoplein

smaller groups,’’ Doug says.

‘‘We’ve got afew challenges this

year with the road, but the

council has got behind us in abig

way and we havebeen working

with NCTIR(the North

Canterbury Transport

Infrastructure Recovery alliance)

and the police.’’

This year’s themeis‘‘Kaikoura

Hop Graffiti 10 Years’’, with

festivities getting under way with

aquiz night at the Groper Bar on

Wedding anniversary ... Doug and Fonda O’Callahan are enjoying Fonda’s first wedding anniversary gift, a

1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. The pair married at last year’s hop. PHOTO: DAVID HILL

Wednesday evening. The next

day, Hop organisers are planning

aroad triptoBlenheim to greet

North Island arrivals.

Fridaynightisdrivein movie

night,with ascreening of

American Graffiti,after the poker

run around town.

To manage the traffic, Fonda

has two plans for the poker run.

‘‘We will be winging it, so Ijust

wanttosee how many people

thereare. If we get not so many

people, we can all go together;

otherwisewewill needtosend

them to different places.’’

Saturday’scar show will have

the usual live band, food stalls

and bar, market and trade stalls

and the ‘‘Miss Kaikoura Hop and

her pals’’ competition, while in

the evening there will be night

cruising and the rock’n roll dance

party,with the band Route 66

performing.

The week’s events will

culminatewith the popular

burnouts on Sunday, afundraiser

for the Kaikoura Aquatic Centre.

For more informationorto

book tickets, go online to

kaikourahop.co.nz/ or visit the

Kaikoura Hop Facebook page.

KAIKOURA HOP

North Canterbury News, September 3, 2020

Shuttle

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The Kaikoura District

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With traffic flowthrough

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gridlock, the councilwillbe

offering ashuttlebus service

fromthe town centre to the

Kaiapoi Hop’sSouth Bay

Racecourse venue,

community development and

events coordinator Jo York

says.

‘‘Wehad abig meeting with

policeand NCTIR (theNorth

CanterburyTransport

Infrastructure Recovery

alliance)and the Hopteamto

planhow we will manage the

trafficflow.

‘‘Last year we had abig

turnout of daytrippers from

Christchurch.

‘‘NCTIR hasbeen really

supportive. They will put in a

temporary twolanepathway

on thehill and they’re doing

the traffic management for

thatweekend.’’

NCTIRhas beenworking

to restore State Highway 1on

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By DAVID HILL

The next two months could be busy in

Kaikoura, should New Zealand return

to alert level 1.

While Covid19 has created some

uncertainty, plenty of events are

planned in the tourist town in coming

weeks, depending on the alert level.

The Kaikoura Whale Run scheduled

for September 5has been cancelled, but

the town is gearing up for the Kaikoura

Hop from September 16 to 19, while the

Kaikoura Spring Festival and Lip Sync

competition are planned for October.

Residents are undeterred by the

cancellation of the inaugural Kaikoura

Winter Festival because of level 2, and

will bounce back with the inaugural

Spring into Summer Festival from

October 2to4.

There’s neverbeen

abetter time to

support local.

It will feature apoetry night, live

music, latenight shopping, markets,

food, games, The Great Kaikoura Road

Trip, astreet parade and the annual

Kaikoura Lip Sync Competition.

The lip sync contest was originally set

for August, but will now be on October 3,

with residents encouraged to ‘‘double

up and wander the streets of Kaikoura’’

in their lip sync costume. More details

will be available closer to the event.

One event which is going ahead is the

Porsche Club of New Zealand’s visit

this weekend, with 60 cars expected to

line up outside the White Morph Motor

Inn for public viewing.

The Kaikoura council has been

working to create events during quieter

periods in abid to attract visitors to the

town, community development and

events coordinator Jo York says.

Pool work to begin soon

The longawaited Kaikoura Aquatic

Centre will soon start to takeshape.

The tendertobuild the centre has

been awarded to CMT Group NZ Ltd, and

construction of the 25metre pooland

complex will start earlythis month.

The Marlborough and Canterbury

company willwork with local

subcontractors, withKaikoura firms

expected to provide at least 35 percentof

the building works or products.

KaikouraCommunity Charitable Trust

boardchairmanJohn Wyatt says it is

exciting to be breaking ground.

‘‘Theaquatic centre is somethingthat

the communityhas wanted for years.

Thereisareal sense of anticipation as

we see the project physically begin.”

Between the boardand the Kaikoura

District Council,funding of $3.7 million

has been secured.

The complex will include a25m by 12m

lap pool, a6mx10m multiuse learntoswim/hydrotherapy

pool and abeachentry

toddler pool.Changing rooms and a

picnic/barbecue areawill alsobebuilt.

“Many of our funders havementioned

the unique sitewith the best view of any

pool in the country,’’MrWyatt says.

The fundraisingteam is now focusing

on extras, including achildren’saqua

play area and asplashpad with awhale

tail fountain and jet streams.

Eventssuch as The Great Kaikoura

‘‘Part of it is changing the way

businesses think. Winter has

traditionally been aquiet period so

many of them have shut their doors and

relied on the busy summer period, so

it’s about persuading the businesses to

open.’’

As long as New Zealand is at level 1,

more events are in the pipeline to

attract visitors, including the annual

Kaikoura Trotting Cup, which is set to

return in November, and the Kaikoura

A&P Show will be back in February.

The council has also been talking to

Fusion Events and has confirmed

Kaikoura will host atriathlon on

January 3.

Afanzone is also being planned for

the America’s Cup yacht racing in

March, with alarge, movable outdoor

screen to view the races.

Planned ... An artist’s impression of the

children’s splash pad.

RoadTrip on October 4will help

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KaikouraHealthdoctor Andrea Judd

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Gardening is therapy, and now is the time

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provided by adirty weekend

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The wait is over. Spring is here.

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Seedlingscan be protectedwith small

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feelscold, tuck plants up for thenight.

Vegetables

This month is all aboutpreparationand

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Tips from aself-confessed potato-head

Afew straightforward strategies will have you on the path to producing

abumper crop of potatoes. Rachel Vogan explains.

Potatoes are abreadandbutter crop, with

origins that dateback centuries.

The highcarbohydrate tubers are

packed with fibre, potassiumand vitamins

Band C. Best of all,they taste far better

than theylook.

It isn’t the health benefitsthat see me

getting excited aboutseed potatoes

appearinginthe shops. It is the end

results. Iamapotatohead.Icome froma

long lineofpotatogrowers and lovers.

They were astaple in my grandparents’

garden. Theystillare in my father’s

garden andinour garden,too.

Potatoes are an easy croptogrow,with

the quickest varietiestakingabout three

months to mature from planting, through

to the longerterm cropsthat take fouror

five months. Initially, not alot of effort is

required,other thansprouting seed

potatoes.

Don’tbetempted to plant those runaway

ones you find at the bottom of the

vegetable binorpantry that havebegun to

sprout. Thoserogue escapeeswill never

produce adecent harvest, making them

not worth the effort.

Plantingcertified seed potatoes gives

you the assurance that the potatoesare

free from pestsand disease,true to type

and more reliable growers.

Lay seed potatoes in asingle layer, in a

tray or box, in acool, dark area.While the

seed potatoesare sprouting,prepare the

area in whichyou plan to plantthem.

Seed potatoes are available to buy in all

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Potatoes enjoy abalanceddiet; theyare

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The trick is to make surefertiliser is well

mixed into thesoil before planting seed

potatoes. The young potatoissensitive and

might getburnt by the fertiliserifitisn’t

mixed well enoughinto the soil.

For those who have no other option and

wish to do everythinginone day, you can

insteadsprinkle the fertiliser on top of the

soil afterplanting and water it in.

Mounding

Mounding up the soilaround your

potato plants keepsthe sun off the

developing crop, improves drainage and

increases the potentialharvest.

Watering

Potatoes are made up of alot of water,

which they absorb from the soil as they

develop. Keep the crops well watered

throughdrier periods. Rather than

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two or three timesaweek.Pour abucket

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Planting

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Home staple ... Fastgrowing varieties will be needed if you want potatoes for Christmas.

In the garden, dig over the soil and

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nutrients and increasethe soil’sability to

hold moisture, which is vital as the crop

develops. Next, blend in potato fertiliser.

Plantinrows 30cmapart,about 20cms

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Theseare very frost tender, so for those

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The key to awildlife-friendly native garden

Why not attract native birds and pest-devouring lizards

to your garden? Veronica Armstrong reports.

somenative plants and

dispersing their seeds.

Gardens are not just where we

grow our favouriteflowers, fruits

and vegetables. They are also

shared with avarietyofwild

birdsand other smallanimals,

whether seen or unseen.

Attractingthem means we get

to enjoy their presence.

Encouraging native specieshas

addedvalue when you consider

many of themare now in decline,

have lost their habitat to

development,and are falling

prey to introduced predators.

Here are some suggestions to

for awildlifefriendlygarden.

The most important things that

native animals look for in garden

environments are places to

shelter from bad weather,

predatorsand competitors, safe

places to nestand reartheir

young, and sourcesoffood. A

good,hospitable garden needs to

provide all of these things.

Birds

To provide shelterand safe

nesting/roosting sites for birds,

you need to havelarge shrubs

and trees.Installing ametal

possum guard aroundthe trunk

can helpprotect them in rural

areas, and can also work to keep

cats and ratsfrom nests.

Introducingavarietyofnative

plants will provide fruit, nectar

and insects thatthe wild birds

can feedon. For nectar, kowhai,

flax,kakabeak, wineberry,

rewarewa and hebe are all

nativesknowntobegood

sources, while species such as

coprosma, pittosporum,

broadleaf,poroporo, kawakawa

and cabbage trees –among others

–provide fruit.

Fruittrees attract adiverse

rangeofbirdlife including

silvereyes, bellbirds, tui, kereru

and kaka.

Otherdelightful littlebirds

such as fantailsand grey

warblers willbeattracted to

insectsonthe shrubs, trees and

in the leaf litter. Some introducedplant

species such as

banksias and aloescan prove to

be usefulproviders of nectar.

Putting out asugar solution

can alsoprovide avaluablefood

source for nectarfeeding birds

when natural sourcesare scarce.

Avoidusinghoney as, while birds

like it, so do bees, meaning it can

spread bee diseases. Instead, use

raw sugarand add afew drops of

red colouring, as birdsare

attracted to red flowers.

Providing extrafood helps the

birdssurvivethe winter.

Lizards

It’s not only birds that can be

attracted to our gardens –lizards

can be tempted in, too.

We have twotypes:geckos and

skinks.Surprisingly, the secretto

attracting lizards lies in not

having atidy garden.Agood

covering of leaflitter and thick,

shrubby growthwill provide a

Tasty treat ... Silvereyes feast on melon in aFernside garden.

habitat they willfind safe.

Coprosma, muehlenbeckia,

kanuka, manuka, mahoe,

rengarenga and tussockgrasses

are all attractive plants to lizards,

and branching shrubs provide

themwith goodhiding places.

Being coldblooded, they also

likeaplacetobask and warm

themselves in the sun,so

providing stonesorbrickswill

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givethemplacestodothis.

These interesting little lizards

are also gardenhelpers, as they

eat pests suchassnails,slugsand

someinsects.

Theysupplementtheir diet

withnectar and smallberries,

making them especially good

plants to populate gardens.

Lizards play an importantrole

in bothpollinating the flowers of

Insects

While lizards are somewhat

uncommon, you are morelikely

to have weta in your garden. They

are nocturnal and, likelizards,

theyretreat intoholes for safety

whenthreatened. Weta are

useful as they break down plant

material into soil nutrients and

disperse native plant seeds.

Everyoneknows that swan

plants attract monarch

butterflies, but New Zealand has

other butterflies, mostofwhich

comprise eithercoppersor

admirals and include the red

admiral –kahu kura(the red

cloak),and the yellow admiral –

kahukowhai(the yellow cloak).

Butterflies like sunny gardens

with nectarrich flowers,

includingnatives suchashebes

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particular, muehlenbeckia.

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stingingnettles, these are an

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butterflies. So, if theygrow wild

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water funding

By ROBYN BRISTOW

Cat tracking ... Rodriguez has been wearing aGPS collar to allow his movements aroundSouth Bay, Kaikoura,tobetracked.

IMAGE:SUPPLIED

Rodriguez does his bit for birds

By DAVID HILL

Rodriguez the cat has been

doing his bit to save

Kaikoura’s endangered

dotterels.

The South Bay cat has

been modelling aGPS

collar, allowing researchers

to track his movements as

part of efforts to create

‘‘CatMap Kaikoura’’ to

protect the dotterel.

The findings show

Rodriguez doesn’t like going

too far and didn’t cross the

road to go to the beach over

asevenday period, which is

no surprise to his family as

he is known for being lazy

and not wandering much.

The Banded Dotterel

Project is acollaboration

between local volunteers

and University of

Canterbury researcher Dr

Shane Orchard.

It is exploring catrelated

issues and their impact on

local wildlife.

Last year, on the beach

between South Bay and

Pohowera, around 82

percent of nests were

invaded, almost all by cats,

which are thought to have

been responsible for the

deaths of at least 10% of the

breeding birds.

As well as the GPS collars,

live capture traps are being

placed intermittently along

the South Bay beach in an

attempt to reduce the feral

cat population.

The volunteers are aware

cats captured in the traps

may be domestic, so they

will be held for three days

where there is uncertainty

in abid to reunite them with

their owner.

The SPCA in Blenheim

has also offered to take in

cats for rehoming if an

owner is not located.

Kaikoura Vetcare is

offering to microchip pet

cats for $20 each to make the

process of cat identification

easier.

Desexing of cats is also

being encouraged to reduce

the number of feral cats,

while Kaikoura Vetcare is

stocking arange of cat aids,

including collars with

multiple bells, cat

scrunchies and reflective

collars to help the birds

escape.

Anyone who is interested

in volunteering their cat for

the GPS tracking study can

call Heath Melville on (022)

198 8280.

The Hurunui District Council has signed

up for the first wave of governmentbacked

water reforms.

It means the council will get agrant of

up to $7.5 million to upgrade its threewaters

assets as partofthe Government’s

$761mCovid19 funding package to

support economic recovery.

Councillorssoughtassurance during

Thursday’s council meetingthat signing

up to amemorandumofunderstanding,

and aseparate funding agreement,did

not commit the council to the second

tranche of the reforms. They also wanted

certaintythere would be fullpublic

consultation on futureplansfor water.

The government proposes anationwide

reform of waterservices, with five

waterauthoritiesnationwide.

Currently, their delivery in each

district is the responsibility of the local

territorial authority.

The secondlot of funding will be late

next year, when aCrownwaterauthority

or authorities couldtake over council

waterfunctions, includingtheirassets.

Council chief executive Hamish

Dobbie told councillorsthat signing up to

the memorandum committed the council

to providing the government withdetails

aboutits threewaterassets —drinking

water, stormwaterand wastewater—

and services,along with its plans for the

department in the future.

It did not mean the council would be

handing over control of its water assets.

He emphasisedthe agreements were

not binding on either party and it was the

council’s view that entering into the

agreements was in the best interests of

Hurunui ratepayers.

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SENIOR LIVING

Cupcake fundraiser ... People can phone in their order for Adriel’s cup cakes.

Residents kept busy

during lockdown

Zoom meetings, baking and A&P show

preparation helped Adrielresidents

and staff cope with Covid19 level2

restrictions.

Adriel Houseand Rest Home, for

thosewho have memory loss, locked

down to keepits residentssafe. This put

the brakes on visitors coming into the

home,and took outings off the

programme.

Restrictions also forced the

cancellation of an open day and a

community education evening, where

some fundraisingwas going to take

place.

The owner of the Amberleybased

home,Mischeal McCormack, said

August was International Awareness

monthfor Spark of Life, which wasgoing

to be celebratedatthe education

evening. The Spark of Life philosophy is

embracedatAdriel.

The focus of the programme is on the

quality of the connection betweencarers

and residentsand theirfamilies, and to

foster kindness, compassion, empathy,

and respect.

Acupcake fundraiser, whichwas to

be partofthe open day, has now been

brought inhouse, with cook Amy

McCormack readytosupply an

assortment of cup cakeswhich will sell

for $5 fortwo.

Mischeal says anyonewho would like

to supportthe fundraisercan simply

phoneintheir order.

Residents have also beencooking up a

storm, using favourite recipes to make

tempting baking and dishes as part of a

project to produce arecipe book.

Mischeal says residents haveloved

beinginthe kitchen and reminiscing

abouttheirfavourite recipes, andwhat

theirmothers used to make.

Staffhave takenphotos of the end

productstoensure the recipe bookis

full of colour and variety.

‘‘It is afun thing.Even the menhave

lovedjoiningin,’’ she says. The recipe

book will alsosell for $5.

Restricted visitinghas introduced

residents to new technology, with Zoom

meetingstakingplace with family,

particularly on Mother’s Day.

However, keeping residents busy,

includingbringinganimals intothe

home for avisit, has ensured they have

not hadtime to misstheir families.

Mischeal says the vegetablegardenis

stunning thankstothe effortsof

residents, mostly men,who havespenta

lot of timecultivatingand planting.

‘‘It has neverlookedsogood. They

have lovedbeingout there helping.’’

Residents are also preparing to enter

in avarietyofclasses at the local A&P

show in late October.Adriel will have a

tent at the show for anyone to pop in and

say hello, and get any informationthey

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Cashing up ... The end of Bonus Bonds has been announced.

PHOTO: FILE

Bank announces end of

Bonus Bonds scheme

What will the end of BonusBonds mean

for those withahistoryofthese

investments?

ANZ Investment Services (New Zealand)

Ltd (ANZIS) has said it will stopaccepting

new investment into the schemeaslow

interestrates continue to reducethe prize

pool.

“We’re always reviewing our investment

productstoensure they bestserve the

interests of investors,”said Ben Kelleher,

the managing director of retail and

business banking for ANZ.

“Low interestrates have reduced the

investment returns of the scheme,which

affects the size of the prize pool.

‘‘It has now becomeapparent those

trends are likely to continueinthe

medium term. The Official Cash Rate,

currently at ahistorically low 0.25 percent,

may fall further in early2021asthe global

economy grapples withthe impacts of

Covid19.

“The ANZISboard decided it is no

longer appropriate to acceptnew

investment into Bonus Bondswith

immediate effect, and intends to start

winding up the schemenolater than the

end of October.

‘‘Winding up the schemeincludes the

process of returning fundsto

bondholders,’’hesays.

Mr Kelleher said before the startofa

windup, the schemewill continue to

operate, with two more prize draws.

Bonus Bonds was launched by the New

Zealand Government through the Post

Officein1970.

Instead of earning interest or receiving

investment gains or losses, each eligible

Bonus Bond givesbondholders one entry

into the monthly prize draw,where

investment returnsare returned as

prizes.

The topprize in the monthlydraw is $1

million.

The Septemberand October prize draws

are intended to be held as scheduled and

customers can continuetoredeemtheir

bonds until windingupstarts.

However, ANZIS might move to an

earlier windup, for example, if there is a

heavy demand for redemptions or it

otherwise considers it is in the overall best

interests of investorstodoso.

“Investorshave two choices.Theycan

redeemtheirBonus Bonds beforethe

schemestarts to wind up,orstay in the

schemeand be entitled to ashare of the

remaining reserves, after expenses,when

the scheme is wound up,”MrKelleher

says.

“Thosewho choose to stay during the

windup phase will have their investments

lockedinduringthis process, whichmay

take up to 12 months.The board believes

current reserves are sufficientfor

bondholders to be confident they will

receive back their initial investment.’’

The reserves represent the surplusof

the value of assetsinthe schemeover the

claimsofbondholders.

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26 North Canterbury News, September 3, 2020

Independence ...

North Canterbury

Books coowner

Charlotte Turner,

centre, with staff

members Raewyn

Growcott, left and

Rosemary Hough,

in the Rangiora

High Street store.

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP

Independent outlook

By SHELLEY TOPP

PaperTree Rangiora’sowners

have renamed theirbusiness

NorthCanterbury Books.

The move was madebecause

the High Street shop’s owners,

Fernside couple Charlotte and

GrantTurner, wanted to become

independent fromthe Paper

Tree book,art and office

distributor group.

‘‘We wanted to provideamore

independent servicefor our

customers,’’ Charlotte says.

As independent booksellers,

the couple can source books and

productstheir customers have

been askingfor that were not

available to them within the

PaperTree group.

‘‘We wanted to support local

people,’’Charlotte says. ‘‘I grew

up in RangiorasoIwant to see

Rangiora thrive.’’

She describes High Street as a

‘‘beautiful place’’ to shop and do

business. ‘‘There is good foot

traffic,greatsupport for local

businesses, and anice

community of retailers.’’

Although the business has a

new name,everythingelse

remains the same, including the

store’s Post Shopand Kiwibank

services.

Mortuary returned to original Hanmer hospital site

Amortuary in the former Queen Mary Hospital

grounds at Hanmer Springs is now back on its

original site at the north end of the grounds.

Built in 1901, it was shifted to the south end of

the ground in the 1950s to amore secluded spot.

Rosemary Ensor, the historian at Hanmer

Springs library, was instrumental in getting it

moved. She says she is thrilled to have the

building ‘‘almost back perfectly from where it

started’’.

‘‘It’s great to see this lovely old building back

where it began.’’

Mrs Ensor is certain it will hold aspecial place

in the town’s future. Work is in progress to get the

mortuary back to its former glory, with the local

Menz Shed keen to lend ahand.

Bulbs for sale

The Lions Club has freesia

and lily bulbs for sale as a

fundraiser. Freesias are $5 a

bag, lilies $10. Proceeds to

local community projects.

Contact Anne on (03) 313 6124.

Movie afternoon

Amovie afternoon will be

held at the Woodend

Methodist Church on

September 2at1pm.

Afternoon tea to follow. This

month’s film is Singin’ in the

Rain.Entry is by gold coin

donation. Phone Ruth on (03)

312 2094 with queries.

Rock’n’Wheels

The popular Amberley car

show will be held on

September 13 provided alert

level 1isinforce. The show

was to have been held on

Sunday, September 6, but has

transferred to next week.

Repurpose and Repair Expo

Resourceful, creative people

in the Hurunui community

will come together at the

Amberley Pavilion on

Saturday, September 26, from

12.30pm to 4.30pm, to share

their skills and ideas about

how to transform and extend

the life of everyday objects

and materials, and reducing

waste. There will be

opportunities to learn,

discuss and watch

demonstrations. Activities for

kids include adisplay and

workshop by Creative Junk

from Christchurch. Cost is $5

per person, children are free.

(Refreshments included).

Check the TimeBank

Hurunui Facebook page for

updates on displays, repair

services, and workshops.

People can still register to

participate or help. Call (03)

314 3406, or email

tbhlearningexchange@

gmail.com.

Dutch concert

Atraditional Dutch concert

will be held at the Balcairn

Hall, on Sunday, September

27 at 2pm. Tickets are $10 for

adults, and $5 for students.

They are available from

Blackwell’s Kaiapoi, Artisan

Rangiora and Sally Mac’s in

Amberley. There are limited

door sales. Internet bookings,

updates and inquiries to Deb

at vink406@gmail.com.

Stage musical

The Hartley School of

Performing Arts will host a

wholeschool production of

The Lion, the Witch and the

Wardrobe in the Rangiora

Town Hall, which will mark

the school’s 25th anniversary.

The shows are from Wednesday

to Saturday, September

30 to October 3. There will be

daily shows from 2pm and

Thursday and Friday evening

shows from 7.30pm. The show

is suitable for children of all

ages. Children under 7must

be with an adult. Running

time, with interval, is 140

minutes. Tickets: $15 plus

booking fee, family of four $55

plus booking fee. Tickets

available at Town Hall

Cinemas, over the counter or

online at townhallcinemas.co.

nz/liveshows.

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END OF LIFE CHOICE REFERENDUM —ELECTION 2020

30 North Canterbury News, September 3, 2020

The end of the journey

The euthanasia debate has taken a

long and winding path to become the

End of Life Choice referendum. Mike

Houlahan reviews how New Zealand

got to this point, and how the law

stands in other countries.

PHOTO: REBECCA RYAN

French philosopher and author

Albert Camus said since we were

all going to die, it was obvious

that when and how did not

matter.

Had Camus been in New

Zealand for the past 25 years, he

would have seen that in fact it

matters to agreat many people,

very much indeed.

ACT New Zealand leader

David Seymour’s End Of Life

Choice legislation, which will

come into force should New

Zealanders vote in favour of it in

areferendum being held in

conjunction with the October 17

election, is the fourth attempt by

parliamentarians to change the

law in this area.

Michael Laws —now on the

Otago Regional Council but then

aNational Party MP —

introduced the Death with

Dignity Bill in 1995, inspired by

the battle of colleague Cam

Campion against terminal bowel

cancer.

That voluntary euthanasia

proposal failed by amargin (61 to

29), but advocates were not

deterred.

New Zealand First MP Peter

Brown, who had watched his wife

die of cancer in 1984, waged a

dignified and determined

campaign throughout 2003 for his

Death with Dignity Bill —apiece

of legislation almost exactly the

same as Mr Laws’ Bill.

This time the debate was much

more finely balanced, Mr

Brown’s Bill being defeated

6058, with one abstention.

Although there was an

apparent change in political

mood, it took until 2012 for

another MP, Labour’s Maryan

Street, to put abill on the issue in

the Member’s Bill ballot.

Despite her bill prompting

considerable public debate, Ms

Street opted to withdraw it the

following year, saying she did not

believe it would receive the

consideration it was due in an

election year.

Parliament also considered

three petitions during this time:

Two opposed to euthanasia and

one, in the name of Ms Street, in

favour.

None of the subsequent select

committee reports proposed law

reform in the area.

Undeterred, ACT leader David

Seymour took up the baton and

proposed his End of Life Choice

Bill, which in November last year

Parliament passed 6951, but

subject to the outcome of the

upcoming referendum.

While lawmakers have

wrestled with this issue, so have

the courts, and several

significant cases have influenced

public opinion on the matter.

New Zealand’s first major

courtroom test of euthanasia

came in 2004, when former

Whanganui intensive care nurse

Lesley Martin was tried for the

attempted murder of her mother.

Police had investigated cancer

patient Joy Martin’s death in

1999, but moved to prosecute

after her daughter published a

memoir, To Die Like ADog,in

which she described injecting

her mother with morphine.

Lesley Martin was convicted

and eventually spent 7 1 ⁄2 months

in jail, but not without

considerable controversy.

Acase with strong parallels

played out in Dunedin in 2011,

when university professor Sean

Davison was charged with the

attempted murder of his mother

seven years previously.

Davison, from South Africa,

also wrote abook about his

experiences, and returned to

New Zealand to face trial.

However, four days into that

High Court hearing, the Crown

amended the charge to one of

inciting and procuring his

mother’s suicide.

Davison, now the president of

the World Federation of Right to

Die Societies, pleaded guilty and

was sentenced to five months’

home detention.

Those cases involved grieving

children who argued they were

helping adesperately ailing

parent.

A2015 case brought by

Wellington lawyer Lecretia

Seales was entirely different.

Diagnosed with aterminal

brain tumour, Ms Seales, 42, went

to the High Court at Wellington to

argue for adeclaration on behalf

of her GP that the doctor would

not face prosecution if he

assisted her to die.

While too ill to argue her case

herself, Ms Seales did make it to

court to hear some of the

arguments.

Ms Seales died, unassisted, the

day after Justice David Collins

delivered his decision, which

declined to grant any of the

declarations Ms Seales sought

and said the issue was one for

Parliament rather than the

courts to address.

Almost immediately, David

Seymour announced he would

place the End of Life Choice Bill

in the Member’s Bill ballot.

In 2017, Mr Seymour struck it

lucky —firstly, that in June his

bill was drawn and, secondly,

that he retained his seat in that

year’s election, which meant he

was able to keep the bill on

Parliament’s Order Paper.

The ‘‘Bill History’’ on

Parliament’s website testifies to

the dogged struggle of both proand

antieuthanasia advocates:

The bill’s first and second

readings were 18 months apart,

and its four monthlong

committee stage saw the House

discuss 113 proposed

amendments —many of which

were proposed to filibuster the

bill’s progress.

The act, which has received

Royal Assent, will come into

force only if more than 50 percent

of voters in the referendum vote

‘‘yes'’.

We will not know that on

election night: The Electoral

Commission says it will

announce preliminary results for

both the End of Life Choice and

cannabis referendums on

October 30.

Bill would leave people in control of their fate

By DR FRANKKUEPPERS

Iamaurological surgeon. The majority

of my workinvolvescancer treatment: I

witness terminal illnessand death from

canceronaregularbasis.

Lengthy talks with my patients about

the final stageoflife show me their

anxieties and worriesthatcome with

that.

Often, Iamsurprisedthatthe

approaching deathisnot their main

worry. Many of my patients dread the

potentiallossofbodily andmental

functions, the lossofautonomy and

dignity in thatstageoflife.

Personally, Ishare thisconcern.

As amedicalpractitioner, Isee my

roleinprotecting lives and prolonging

lifewherepossible.

THE CASE FOR EUTHANASIA

Thiscan,unfortunately, result in

prolonging astateofverylittlequality of

life.

One wayofmanaging these patients is

withholdingofmedical treatmentand

supportivepalliativecare.

While this approach canspeedupthe

timetodeath, it still leavesthe patient

withthe prospect of suffering, and

dependence on others.

Unfortunately,Isee patientsthat need

painfulpalliative interventions at the

end of theirlife where specialised

medicalinput is needed that is beyond

the abilitiesofahospice.

Thisdreadful stage of adiseasecan

lastfor weeks.

Ithink it is very important thatany

form of medically assisted dying does

not replace palliative care.

However,ifIwereever faced with a

conditionthatmakeslifeunbearable,I

would wanttolive in acountrythat

allows me the autonomy to diewith

dignity as Ichoose it.

The proposed law change in Aotearoa

is very conservativeininternational

comparison.

The example of othercountries

(Belgium, TheNetherlands,

Switzerland)showsthat abuseofendoflifechoice

is prettymuch nonexistent.

Asignificantpercentageofpatients

who havebeenacceptedfor medically

assisted dying might not takethe lethal

medications and still seeout the natural

cause of theircondition.

But knowing thatthey are in controlof

their fateseems to give them peaceand

assurance —something that Idonot

often seewithmypatients here.

New Zealandhas astrong and proud

historyofpioneering societalchanges

thatare common sense now,suchas

votingrights for women or the right to an

abortion.

As asociety, we are matureenough for

the End of LifeChoiceAct.

Dr Frank Kueppers, aged54, is a

urologistatChristchurch Public

Hospitaland Urology Associates. He

lives in Lyttelton, andismarriedwith

two sons.

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32 North Canterbury News, September 3, 2020

Difficult time ... Euthanasia provision may be difficult, even for those who personally

support assisted dying, says Dr Dave McKay.

PHOTO: FILE

Making the peaceful

transition to death

THE CASE AGAINST EUTHANASIA

By DR DAVE MCKAY

As aGPand palliativemedicinedoctor,

Iamprivilegedtoworkwith dying

patients.

Dying is rarely easy, often difficultto

bear witness to, andcan be atense

journeyforeachpatient,their whanau

andattendinghealthprofessionals.

It is acomplex andvitaltransitionin

life.

Imaintainacommitment to patients,

assisting in the bestwayIcan,

respecting their wishes while

addressingthe illness.

Likewise, Icommittowhanauand the

healthcareteamsinvolved,assisting

with my medical knowledge,skills and

practiceexperience.

Ourmutual goal is to make this

complextransitionaspeacefuland

resolvedaspossible.

My professionalguiding philosophies

andethics include the Hippocraticoath

—‘‘I will notgiveafataldraughtto

anyoneifIamasked, norwill Isuggest

such athing’’ —and the matriarch of

palliative medicine,CicelySaunders:

‘‘You matterbecause youare you and

youmattertothe end of yourlife.Wewill

do all wecan not onlyto help you die

peacefully but also to liveuntil youdie.’’

Iamnotinfavourofthe EndofLife

ChoiceBill. Isupport treating suffering,

helping peopleliveuntil they die.

Icannotsupport proactively ending a

person’s life. Irejectlegislation

requiring that of me.

Nonetheless, Idonot advocate futile

prolongationoflife in thefaceof

suffering thatisnot resolvable with

impendingdeath inthe near future. This

is averyimportantdistinction.

People need to be abletotrust my

unreservedintention of supportinglife

until death ensues, whiletrustingthat

we wouldnotprolong suffering. There

should be no ambiguity aboutthis.

Forthosewho wish controlovertheir

timeofdeath,they can taketheir own

life. However, for one to ask another to

provide euthanasia for them is asking

another to kill them.

Theconceptofkilling apatient whose

lifeis entrustedtoourcare is foreign,

andtensionfilled for doctors.

It would be impossible for many

doctors.

Euthanasia provisionmay be difficult

foreventhose whopersonally support

❛The concept of killing a

patient whose life is entrusted

to our care is foreign, and

tensionfilled for doctors. It

would be impossible for many

doctors.❜

assisted dying. Icannotimagine

administering alethaldose to then

watch andwaitwhile theperson diesas

aconsequence. Thisiswhatthe bill

requires.

Although somehavecommittedtoa

choicetodieat thetimethey choose,

mostlypeople are afraid of suffering. It

is oftenpainand existential distress that

produces the fearofliving until death.

Occasionally, peopleaskfor their

distress, present or anticipated, to end

by way of early death.Upon alleviating

suffering, it is rarely aprescribed death

that many wishfor.

Palliative careaddressessuffering,

not intentionally ending life,and so

euthanasia and palliativecare are

mutually exclusive.

There is aquestionable role for

euthanasia in palliativecare.

Unfortunately, this bill opensupa

slidingscale for peopleto giveupon

living.People may miss out on valuable

timealive if theyenacted an earlier

death.

If legislation for euthanasia is passed

in New Zealand, therewillbeachoice

for terminalpatients, and as adoctor,I

will respect the person’schoice,

irrespective of my ethics.

Iwill provide ongoing palliative care

to maintain as good alife until death

ensues.

Myrole in their care willbe

unchanged, helping theperson to liveas

wellaspossible to theirlast days.

Atthe point where theywish to end

theirlife, Iwould needto hand over to

the appropriate service. However,Ido

not believe individual doctors should be

allowed or responsible forendinga

person’slife.

Euthanasia is not amedical or

palliativetreatment; it is aperson’s

choicetoendtheirlife.

Dr DaveMcKay is aDunedin GP and

palliativecaredoctor.

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will be held at Marble Point

Station, near Hanmer

Springs, on November 5to6,

after the annual New

Zealand Agricultural Show

was cancelled because of

Covid19.

The Shearing Sports New

Zealand region 2chairman

first learned to shear 45 years

ago as ateenager.

‘‘I’m planning to compete

this year. Idon’t quite match

the speed of those elite

shearers any more, but Ihold

my own,’’ Mr Brooker says.

In his 20s he took up

shearing professionally when

‘‘I finally realised Iwasn’t

going to be an All Black’’.

‘‘And since then I’ve been

trying to make the Golden

Shears final, which Ihaven’t

managed to do,’’ Mr Brooker

jokes.

While his All Black dreams

came up short, his daughter

Grace is amember of the New

Zealand women’s rugby team,

the Black Ferns.

These days, Mr Brooker has

his own business, Lifestyle

Worx, serving lifestyle blocks

and small farms. It includes a

mobile shearing service.

❛I’m planning to

compete this year. I

don’t quite match the

speed of those elite

shearers any more,

but Ihold my own.❜

—Shearer Dave Brooker

While there was still some

uncertainty with Covid19, Mr

Brooker says the intention is

for the shearing at Marble

Point Station to be open to

the public.

Woolhandling will be held

on the Thursday, with aplace

in the New Zealand woolhandling

test team to

compete against Australia up

for grabs for the winner.

The shearing will be held

the next day, with the annual

contest being part of the

circuit leading up to the

Golden Shears final.

The event also includes

New Zealand’s premier

bladeshearing event.

‘‘So it’s avery prominent

competition. It’s just not

being held at the show this

year,’’ Mr Brooker says.

‘‘We’re not sure yet how

many entries we will get, but

we are expecting it to be a

strong competition.’’

Support from sponsors has

been better than expected, he

says.

‘‘All of our sponsors bar one

Shearing action ... Oxford’s Dave Brooker has decades of

experience in the shearing industry.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

are on board and we’re

picking up more, so we really

appreciate their support.’’

Entries can be made

through the New Zealand

Agricultural Show website.

RURAL LIFE

North Canterbury News, September 3, 2020

Plan change

just days away

Plan Change 1tothe Hurunui and Waiau

RiverRegionalPlan(HWRRP) will be

operativefromSeptember 14.

This is the final step in the Resource

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The plan change now hasfull legal

weight, altering the HWRRP rules to

address the cumulative effects of land

use on water quality so dryland farmers

can continue to operate without theneed

for resource consent.

Environmental Canterbury councillor

Claire McKaysays that before Plan

Change 1, the HWRRPrequired

resourceconsent for all farms where

nutrientlosses had increased by more

than 10% since2013.

“Dryland farmshave very low nutrient

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This planchange addresses that,” she

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To ensurethat the change wouldnot

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“The council acknowledged and

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36 North Canterbury News, September 3, 2020

Simple answers to sediment issues

By DAVID HILL

Every day farm items ... Hay

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managementpractice

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andclothavailablefrom

general farm retailersor

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By lining theend of the

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Merger

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PrimaryWool CoOperative

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(WONZ)have begunformal

discussions about combining

operations as they seek to capture

more value for farmers.

Now, morethan ever, the wool

industry must collaborate to get

better financial results for

farmers,WONZ chairman James

Parsons says.

‘‘Bringing together two likeminded

grower organisations will

be an importantfirst step in

rejuvenating arelatively dire

current economic situationfor

wool. Having over 2000 passionate

sheep farmers under one

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entity to representthose farmer

interestswill offer the combined

scale and vision required to make

adifference for New Zealand’s

sheep industry.

‘‘Our goal is to capture more

value by building stronger, more

direct relationships with

customers and consumers,’’ he

says. ‘‘WONZhas already been

doing that but we have never had

the scale to turn the dial.’’

Combiningwith PWC,

representing its 1400 farmer

shareholders and its 50 per cent

ownership of Carrfields Primary

Wool, will meanthey can achieve

scale, reinvent the supply chain

and improve efficiencies,hesays.

PWC chairman Hamish de

Lautoursays the collaboration

will help position wool where it

belongs.‘‘If wool is to capitalise

on its rightful place as the

sustainable fibreofchoice for

consumers, the stronger entity

must focusonmarketing and

extracting value from products

made of wool and not just trading

wool as acommodity.’’

Mr Parsons says both WONZ

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38 North Canterbury News, September 3, 2020

Book fundraiser

... Lorraine

Brydon and her

helper Ray

Pocock prepare

for the book sale,

which will run for

two days in early

October.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Books sought for sale

Rangiora Rotary is reaching out to its

community for books as it prepares forits

35th book fair.

The fair will be held at the Rangiora

Borough School on Friday,October 2, and

Saturday October3.

Books are sought, with collection bins at

New World Rangioraand the Rangiora Z

Station.

Organiser Bruce Walker saysthe fair is

amammothundertaking, but the

community alwaysswings behind it to

make it asuccess.

Donations of booksare already coming

in from all over Rangioraand North

Canterbury.

“Thereisawide selection of books,

including New Zealand titles, which are

alwaysindemand,”hesays.

The first book fair was held in

Rangiora’s Conway BookShop by Harold

and Mary Conway. Their daughter,

Lorraine Brydon, was ahelperfrom the

beginning and is stillinvolved in assisting

with sorting books for the club.

Rangiora Rotarypresident Craig

Sargison says funds raised from the book

sale go to supporting community projects.

All set ... Linden Adonis awaits a

delivery.

All concentration ... Captain Jeff Jones

in action.

Rams take shield home

The NorthCanterbury Rams have

claimed the Canterbury Shieldfor the

season, as it storms into the finalofthe

Canterbury Indoor Cricket competition.

The Rams beat the Titans8952 in its

first away gameofthe season.

In the previousround, theRams

squared offagainst the Central City

Sharks, in arematchbetween thetwo

bestsides in thecompetition. The Rams

won 9364, reversing theprevious

result, andhandingthe first lossofthe

season to the Sharks.

In the latestround,the Rams won the

tossand batted first against the Titans.

Shannon Venis and Kyle Brown started

well, as theyhave all season, scoring a

30, withBrownnotching 19 of them.

Sefton cricketersJeffJones and Kane

Campbell battedsecond, scoring32,

INDOOR CRICKET

with thecaptain, Jones,scoring23. The

thirdand fourthpairsstruggled, but

hung in, scoring 27 runsbetween them

to take the score to 89.

TheTitans sentout its bestpair,

captain Matty Wilcockand Rupert Bool,

butitwas to no avail. Just likelastweek,

theRamsdominated withthe ball. The

firsttwo pairs managed only 22 runs.

Thelasttwo pairs fought back,but

managed just 30 runsbetween themto

finish withatotalof52.

Jones tookthreewickets for six runs,

ShannonVenis3/1, AaronTurner 2/4,

andKane Campbell 4/10.

TheRams will contestthefinal in two

weeksatHowzat Indoor SportsCentre.

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Many games were therefore

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Rangiora Hockey Club’s

Division 1Men and Women.

With only acouple more games

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postponementsput more

pressure on all the teams

jockeying for the bestposition

leading intothe playoffs.

Of the seniorgamesable to

be played, Rangiora won five

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Both Platinum Women's

teams had comfortable wins,

despite having afew players

away at tournaments. The

Division 3Men and Rangiora

Hurunui Mid Week Women’s

teams both claimedwins in

close matchups,whilethe

Rangiora Allsorts Mid Week

Men almost squandered a10

lead goinginto the final

quarter as the HornbyRebels

slotted two quickfire goals.

However,agoal to Jon Green

with three minutesonthe clock

delivered adraw.

In the junior competition,

Rangiora’steamsalso had a

good weekend, with sixwins,

three drawsand five losses.

The Rangiora Rabbits Mini

Sticksgirls’ teamand the

Rangiora Rogues Kiwi Sticks

boys’ team continue to

SPORTS RESULTS

Waimakariri Gorge Women’s Golf

LGU and Putting, August 27:

18 holes, silver: BThompson77.

Bronze I: LSmith 76, LScott 82.

Bronze II: SMardon72, Ida Beets

Huchshorn 75, MRobertson 78.

Putting: BThompson 31. 9Holes: T

Craig 34, JSmith 38, SFarrar 41, H

Chamberlain 41. Putting: TCraig 16.

Amberley Golf Club

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Contesting the ball ... Rangiora’s Keighley Robertson, left, in action against the University of

Canterbury Mayans in the Division 2women’s competition.

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dominatetheirpools, with

doubledigitwins against

Harewood teams.

Results

Division2:Women –Rangiora 1

(GraceMitchell 1) drewwith

UniversityMayans1.MVP:Sarah

Hinchley GK.

Division3:Men –Rangiora1

(Mike Roberts 1) beat UC

Barbarians 0.

Mid WeekOpen: Men–Rangiora

Allsorts 2(JonGreen 2) drewwith

HornbyRebels2.

Women –Rangiora Hurunui2

(LouMonesCazon1,VikiHolland

1) beat Harewood 1. MVP: Annabel

Harris.

Rangiora B5(James Clark2,

Jackson Hill1,Thomas vander

Heiden 1, SamFirth1)beat

Southern United1.

Platinum Women:Rangiora A2

(Abbi Gibbs 1, Phoebe Monopoli 1)

beatAvonGold0.MVP: Phoebe

Monopoli &AnnaNalder.

Rangiora B3(AnnaWithers1,

Amelia Green1,BrookeCooper 1)

beat SouthernUnited Blue0.MVP:

Ella Kellman.

KwikSticksGirls: Rangiora

Rascals0losttoSouthernUnited 1.

MVP: Emily Leech. Rangiora

Rubys 1losttoMarist Blue 1.

Rangiora Rhinos2(Felicite

AntoniukNewall 2) drewwith

Carlton Redcliffs2.MVP: Maia

McKeeverGK.

KwikSticksBoys: Rangiora

Renegades1(HarrisonForbes 1)

lost to WaikirikiriHarriers 3. MVP:

Allan Jenkins. RangioraRampage

6(Henry Webb 4, MattCorey1,

Michael Lewis 1) beatWaikirikiri

Hawkes0.MVP: Henry Webb.

Girls: Rangiora Rubys 1(Sarah

Walsh 1) losttoMarist Blue 7. MVP:

AmberBowler.

KiwiSticksGirls: Rangiora

Raiders 3(Imogen Abernethy 2,

Amelia Hutchison1)beat Marist0.

MVP: Emma Schaffer. Rangiora

Jan Morgan. Best Nett: Jan Bishop 70

Nett.

Men: Senior:Ron McPhail.

Intermediate: Mark Neale.Junior: Neil

Rhynd. Presidents: Bruce Mills. Best

Nett: Laurie Widdowson, David Rowell

71 Nett, equal1.

Nine Hole: Senior: James Douglas 35

Nett 1; John Evans36, 2; Ron Kemp37,

Mid Week Men: Stableford: Bruce

Mills 39 points 1; Mike Bruner, Darryl

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Rainbows 2(RubyTaylor2)drew

with SouthernUnited 2. MVP:

Ruby Taylor.Rangiora Rebels3

beat Malvern 2. MVP: Ruby.

RangioraRoad Runners 4drew

with SouthernUnited Violet4.

Kiwi Sticks Boys: Rangiora

Rogues14(JamieRyan 5, Dustin

Wright3,Eru Te Awa 2, Joshua

Godinet 2, GregoryMcKay1,Joel

Pulley1)beat Harewood Hornets 1.

MVP:DustinWright. Rangiora

Rangers1losttoMarist Invaders 2.

MiniSticks Girls: Rangiora

Rabbits 10(CatherineMcKellow 3,

Ruby Hutchison2,AimeeDunlop

2, QuinceyHawes1,ZarahHealey

1, Emma McKellow 1) beat

Harewood2.MVP: AimeeDunlop.

RangioraRockets2(Shaylee

Eeatmond 1, AshleeHarkess 1)

beat SouthernUnited Green 0.

MVP:HazelO’Steen &Mya Dyndul.

MiniSticks: Boys:Rangiora Roadsters1(Harrison

Pullar1,MVP)lost

to SouthernUnited Red10.

Smith, Peter Furlong 35 2nd equal.

Points Mid Week Women: Stableford:

Judy Brown 38 pts, 1; Jan Morgan, Jan

Bishop36, 2nd equal .

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RUGBY SUB UNION DRAW

5 th September 2020

UoC Championship

2.45pmRangiora HS 1st XV vCBHS1st XV,RHS 1.

Chch Metro U18

1.00pm RHS 2ndXVvHurunuiU18, RHS.

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Ellesmere/North Cant/MidCantCombinedU18

1.30pm Oxford vMCAlps, Oxford Oval.

Metro U16 Girls

11.00am Kaiapoi vSuburbs -Prebbleton,Kaiapoi Oval.

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Woodend vAshley Green, Wood 2. 10.45am Oxford

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MikeGreer Homes North CanterburyLtd U11

9.30am Oxford Black vAshley Green, Oxford. 9.30am

Ashley BluevSaracensRed, Lob5a. 9.30am Saracens

BluevOhoka, SbkJnr 6.

Games of Three Halves

9.30am Kaiapoi vOxford Red, Kai Jnr 3.

10.15amWoodend vOxford Red, Kai Jnr3.

11.00amKaiapoi vWoodend, KaiJnr 3.

MikeGreer Homes North CanterburyLtd U10

12.30pm Ashley Green v Saracens Red, Lob Jnr

3. 12.30pm Saracens Blue vOhoka Red, Sbk Jnr 6.

12.30pm Kaiapoi vAshley Blue, Kai Jnr 3. 12.30pm

WoodendvOhoka Black,Wood Jnr4.

MikeGreer Homes North CanterburyLtd U9

10.00am Saracens Blue vKaiapoi Blue, Sbk Jnr 7.

10.00am AshleyvSaracensRed.

GamesofThree Halves

9.45am Kaiapoi Gold vOhoka Black, Kai2a.

10.25amOhokaBlack vOhokaRed, Kai2a.

11.00amKaiapoi GoldvOhoka Red, Kai2a.

MikeGreer Homes North Canterbury Ltd U8

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WoodendvAshleyBlue, Wood 1a. 11.30am Saracens

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Games of Three Halves

11.00amSaracens Blue vOhoka Red, Sbk3a.

11.35amAmberley vOhoka Red, Sbk3a.

12.10pm Saracens BluevAmberley, Sbk 3a.

MikeGreer Homes North Canterbury Ltd U7

11.00am WoodendvAshley Blue, Wood 2a.11.00am

Kaiapoi vAshley Green, Kai2a. 11.00am Saracens Red

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Games of ThreeHalves

9.30am Saracens Blue vOhoka Red, Sbk 3a.

10.00amOhoka GreenvOhoka Red, Sbk3a.

10.30amSaracens Blue vOhoka Green, Sbk3a.

Mike Greer Homes North Canterbury Ltd U6

10.00am Woodend Black vAshley Blue, Wood 2a.

10.00am Kaiapoi vAshley White, Kai 2a. 10.00am

Woodend Green vAshley Gold, Wood 3a. 10.00am

Saracens Blue vOhoka Red, Sbk 4a. 10.00am Oxford

BlackvOhoka Green, Ox 4a.

GamesofThree Halves

9.30am Ohoka Black vSaracens Red, Mand Jnr 7.

10.00amSaracensRed vAshleyGreen,Mand Jnr 7.

10.30amOhokaBlack vAshley Green, Mand Jnr7.

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heat pumps, adream kitchen, spacious living areas, and generous bedrooms.

Sited on just over 4haofland with an expansive pond... are supplied via one’s own well and minutes to the

river and local school.

Our current custodians of this country homestead are downsizing after what can only be described as “the

best place to nurture their family” their children are now adults, and flown the coup with cherished memories

of an adventurous childhood home.

Phone to secure aviewing time... the photos only tell half the story!

For Sale

Viewing: Phone or text for

viewing times

4 2 2 2

Sue &Gemma Roberts

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Te Matauru Primary School zone

Situated in West Rangiora, Townsend Fields

presents a living space that enhances your

outdoor experience with open countryside,

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waterways, native planting and recreational

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

newest, eco-friendly location to call home.

Plan now for afabulous future in

Townsend Fields.

To make anappointment today, orifyou

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Please phone forviewing times

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Waikuku Beach 3McKenzie Place

Rangiora 8/26 Victoria Street

Open Home

Over 60's unit -Simply delightful

Open the front door and walk into alovely 2bedroomunit that has been built especiallywith

the over 60's in mind. Dishdraws,pantry, microwave shelfall suitably sited, with good bench

space make working in thismoderncompactkitchen adelight. Themasterbedroom hasa

wardrobe andisvery sunny and quite spacious. The spareisalso sunny with asmaller

wardrobe. Thelivingarea gets the sunmost of the day and leads out to aperfect small

garden.The bathroom is especially designed with anon-slip,heated floor, with walk in

shower. Walk through the laundry to the single attached garage. The property is fully double

glazed.

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 30th

September,2020at4.00pm, (unless

sold prior)

View By appointment

Web pb.co.nz/RU77643

Eyrewell 2199 South Eyre Road

Bev Wright

M 027 434 2486

Open Home

Sandcastles andcountry walks

Whether you are afirst home buyer, investor, upsizer, downsizeror

someone who has always wanted to live by the sea, this home has

something on offer for everyone. Bathed in natural light, the home

features acombinationof3double bedrooms,agreat sized family

bathroom and another separate toilet. Awood burner and aheat

transfer system will ensure the home is warm and inviting all-yearround,

while thesun soaked open plan living means you'll be able to

cook and entertain forany occasion.The property is fully fenced,

perfectfor families and pet owners.

3 1 1 2

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 10th

September, 2020 at 2.00pm, (unless

sold prior)

View Sun 6Sep 1.30 -2.30pm

Web pb.co.nz/RU77528

Sally Davies

M 027 359 5509

Motivated Vendor

Only eleven years old,this propertyhas an excellent kitchen, openplanliving,separate

lounge, two outstandingbathroomsand is heated by twoheat pumps and Contessa logburner

with wetback.The living areas enjoyasunny aspect, with seamless flow to the patio.

In additionthere is aseparate double garage with an attached office, givingfourcar

garaging.Onfree drainingsoil, it is ideal for horsesorany other class of stock. Thereis

established shelter on foursides, it is private withplenty of shelterand has it's ownwell. Just

30 minutes from Christchurch Airport, thisproperty is available now. Priced to sell at

$720,000

3 2 2 4

For Sale $720,000

View By appointment

Web pb.co.nz/RL76076

Maurice Newell

M 027 2401718

Hamish Anderson

M 027 6788888

Oxford 241 Depot Road

Open Home

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Entry LevelLifestyle

This 4hectare block, close to Oxford andaneasy commute to Darfield,

is your opportunity to enter the lifestyle market. This attractive villa is

in exceptionally good order, having been rewired, replumbed,

insulated, re-piled and reroofed. It comprises three good size

bedrooms, with room to add an ensuite. Open plan living with a

modern Contessa log-burner and an HRV system, refurbished

bathroom with aspa bath,separate toilet, separate laundry and a

huge central hall. Thereisalarge deck in front of the home and at the

back alarge pump shed and storage shed.

3 1 1

For Sale $520,000

View By appointment

Web pb.co.nz/RL77698

Maurice Newell

M 027 240 1718

Hamish Anderson

M 027 678 8888

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107 Sutherland Drive, Kaiapoi

Enquiries over $795,000

Distinguished Quality in Sovereign Palms

'Distinctive and simply stunning'

accurately describes this new

gorgeous 294m2 home. Built to the

highest standards by aRegistered

Master Builder

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

2Ruby Lane, Kaiapoi

Offers Over $619,000

Adream match for you

If Golf, Garaging, extra off-street

parking &private entertaining are on

your must have list, then you cannot

go past this immaculate home. Right

across the road from the Kaiapoi Golf

Club finds this 5bedroom entertainers

delight your must see.

4 2 2 3 295 860

Viewing: Saturday 2:00 -2:30pm

Ref: TPNC8814

tallpoppy.co.nz/homes-for-sale

Nancy Holmes AREINZ 5 1 2 3 255 946

Business Partner &Sales Consultant

M 027 282 8028

Viewing: Sunday 2:00 -2:30pm

P 03 327 5896

Ref: TPNC8856

E nancy.holmes@tallpoppy.co.nz tallpoppy.co.nz/homes-for-sale

14 Streamside Terrace, Kaiapoi

Offers Over $489,000

Effortless Modern Living

This warm and sunny property will

have widespread appeal, nestled in

lovely Silverstream and all that has to

offer. Sunny and private this is ahome

to enjoy and be proud of. Private, well

fenced section and colourful garden

allows for outside enjoyment. Ahome

of this quality, in this location atthis

price is adream.

Nancy Holmes AREINZ 3 2 2 150 350

Business Partner &Sales Consultant

M 027 282 8028

Viewing: by appointment

P 03 327 5896

Ref: TPNC8835

E nancy.holmes@tallpoppy.co.nz tallpoppy.co.nz/homes-for-sale

51B Cam Road, Kaiapoi

2Finchley Mews, Rangiora

Enquiries Over $759,000

Superior home, premium location

Exuding plenty of character and

timeless street appeal, this two-storey

home sits perched upon asubstantial

parcel of land on the sought-after

western pocket of Rangiora,

properties like this are few and far

between. Interest in homes of this

calibre is always high, and potential

buyers will need to act quickly -

contact me

April Wellington

Sales Consultant

M 027 722 7354

E april.wellington@tallpoppy.co.nz

11 Denton Street, Amberley

Enquiries over $555,000

Stunning Family Home in Amberley

Presenting this remarkably private

home with stunning rural views, we are

delighted to offer you this gorgeous

home inthe sought after Oakfields

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

1Johnson Street, Kaiapoi

Enquiries Over $449,000

Smart Start Or Investment Gem

PLEASE BE AWARE THERE ARE STRICT

VIEWING CONDITIONS FOR THIS

PROPERTY, WHICH WILL BE

REQUIRED TO BE ADHERED TO FOR

ENTRY.

To pre-register for the open home at

9.30am on Sunday, visit https://www.t

allpoppy.co.nz/homes-for-sale/proper

ty-detail?tppID=TPNC8812

Rachael Lay

Sales Consultant

M 027 442 2277

E rachael.lay@tallpoppy.co.nz

4 2 2 2 288 1231

Viewing: Saturday 1:00 -1:45pm &Sunday

2:00 -2:45pm

Ref: TPNC8828

tallpoppy.co.nz/homes-for-sale

4 2 2 2 218 700

Viewing: Saturday 12:00 -12:30pm

Ref: TPNC8753

tallpoppy.co.nz/homes-for-sale

3 1 1 1 126 239

Viewing: Sunday 9:30 -10:00am

Ref: TPNC8812

tallpoppy.co.nz/homes-for-sale

3/31 Percival Street, Rangiora

Enquiries Over $355,000

The perfect Starter Home

Hey -First home buyers, your

opportunity awaits here with this tidy

stand-alone home, giving you the

chance to fulfil your dream of home

ownership. When the kids and family

pets arrive, they can run amok in this

small, secure, fully fenced section or

older folk can enjoy the peaceful north

facing setting. Check it out!

Nancy Holmes AREINZ 3 1 1 1 104

Business Partner &Sales Consultant

M 027 282 8028

Viewing: Sunday 1:00 -1:30pm

P 03 327 5896

Ref: TPNC8743

E nancy.holmes@tallpoppy.co.nz tallpoppy.co.nz/homes-for-sale

Enquiries Over $299,000

Investment or Retirement Opportunity in Rangiora

If you are looking for atwo bedroom,

low maintenance property that has

had all the hard work done, look no

further.

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 1 70

Viewing: Saturday 1:00 -1:30pm

Ref: TPNC8626

tallpoppy.co.nz/homes-for-sale

CONTACT AGENT FOR MORE INFORMATION

BULSARA T/A TALL POPPY LICENSED UNDER REAA 2008

tallpoppy.co.nz

What’s happening in your

community…

Mandeville Footbridge Repairs

Kaiapoi’s Mandeville Foot Bridge will remain closed

for awhile longer so further repairs can be made

following the discovery of timber rot in asecond

structural tower.

Since January, contractors have been busy

repairing the bridge, aer rot was found in one of

the structural tower posts during aroutine check in

December 2019. That tower has been replaced.

However while using awater blaster, asecond

bridge pile on the northern embankment was found

to be in poor condition.

Athick steel sleeve has been designed to cover the

damaged portion of the bridge pile, which will be

installed.

Rot has also been found in three sections of deck

beams, as well as in asecond tower directly above

the damaged bridge pile, also at the northern

embankment. Hardwood timber has been sourced,

and this repair will follow ononce the steel sleeve

has been fitted to the bridge pile.

We aim to complete the structural and

maintenance works as soon aspossible to allow

for the bridge to re-open in early September.

It will need to close again in summer for repainting

work. We’ll provide an update when timing

has been confirmed.

10 Years Since Kaiapoi Earthquake

It’s been 10 years this weekend since we were

shaken awake with amajor earthquake that

significantly changed Kaiapoi, The Pines Beach

and Kairaki as well asthe wider District. Much has

happened in those 10years.

We’ve been working on behalf ofthe community

to deliver on the outcomes inthe Waimakariri

Residential Red Zone Recovery Plan. This includes

building new facilities like parks and reserves,

walking and cycling tracks, aBMX track, dog park,

restoring alowland forest as well as allocating

mixed use business areas and the infrastructure

that services them all.

There is still much todowith projects like soball

courts, Mahinga kai areas to be developed and

the shovel ready project to reduce the impact of

flooding on urban and rural areas of Kaiapoi, to

name afew.

The event planned tocommemorate this

anniversary has been postponed due to COVID-19

restrictions. However, weare sure many people will

take amoment to reflect on our journey over the

last 10 years.

Reminder About Christchurch

Northern Corridor

Delays are expected as road resurfacing on the

Waimakariri Bridge’s southbound lanes will started

this week, requiring the closure of the Tram Road

on-ramp during the morning peak hours on working

days. Please take care and build in extra time to

your journey.

HAS YOUR

EMPLOYMENT SITUATION

BEEN AFFECTED

BY COVID 19?

Come along to one of our workshops

for information, support and advice

Rangiora RSA:

Thursday 17 September

Oxford Cancelled

Contact 021481796 for

transport to the Kaiapoi or

Rangiora workshop

Find out more ®ister:

waimakariri.govt.nz/workshops

Stay home

if you are sick

Wash &dry or

sanitise your hands

Kaiapoi

Workingmen’s Club:

Thursday 3September

All from 9am to 12.30pm

MORNING TEA PROVIDED

Keep a1-metre

distance fromothers

Cough or sneeze

into your elbow

Help keep our

community safe

FRI

SEP

5–8pm

Raven Quay

Kaiapoi

FREE

FESTIVAL

To Acknowledge 10 Years from The Earthquakes

Join us for Fun, Food &Fireworks

Food &Market Stalls +

Roving Entertainers +

Outdoor Screen Slide show

reflecting on 10yrs +

LIVE BAND

THE ALLIN DRIVE BAND

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

AllTogetherKaiapoi acknowledgeand thank

those thathavesupportedthis event...

Visit Waimakariri, Waimakariri Creative Communities NZ, Harcourts,

Misco Joinery, Blackwell’s Kaiapoi, Silverstream, Smith Crane &Construction,

Waimakariri Arts Trust, Waimakariri District Council, Kaiapoi Club,

Wilsons Traffic Management, Kaiapoi -Tuahiwi Community Board, Larsen

Sign Studio, Acropolis, Wentworth Carrying, Paper Plus, Corcoran French

For more information visit:

AllTogetherKaiapoi

PUBLICHEALTHNOTICE

PLEASEFLUSH YOUR TAPS

Some plumbing fittings may allow

tiny traces ofmetals to build up

in water that has been standing in

the fittings for several hours.

Although the health risk is small, the Ministry

of Health recommends you flush acouple of

cups of water from your drinking-water tap

each morning before drinking, oraer long

absences from your property.

This simple precaution is recommended for

all public and private water supplies for all

households in New Zealand.

For more information contact the Waimakariri

District Council on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV)

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Give usyour

feedback

Community Service

Awards 2020

Nominations are Open

These awards are torecognise

our community volunteers

that go above and beyond.

Full criteria, details and nomination

forms are available now.

You can pick upanomination form

from one of Council’s Service Centres

or libraries at Rangiora, Kaiapoi and

Oxford and it is also on our website

waimakariri.govt.nz

Criteria

• Anyone who has carried out significant

voluntary services in the Waimakariri

District to: the arts, culture, education,

health, recreation, sport, welfare oryouth.

• Must be nominated by two people of the

Waimakariri District.

This year’s Community Service Awards

ceremony will be held in November.

Nominations close5pm,

Friday 18 September 2020

Road Closure

Event:

Kaiapoi 10 Year Earthquake Celebrations

Organisers:

All Together Kaiapoi (Linda Dunbar)

Date: Friday 25 September 2020

Time: 3pm –9pm

Roads involved: Raven Quay,Kaiapoi from

Williams Street to Black Street (approx.)

Traffic Management Company:

Wilsons Traffic Management

Detours: nil

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and reach

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Phone

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formore

info.

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heard

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you’d like

to share

withyour

district?

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with us!

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Editor,

Robyn,

314 8325

Wanted To Buy

OLDER style tractor with

afront end loader bucket.

Phone 03 319 5756 Peter

Kerr.

MATERIALS to deck out

a mancave from Memorabilia,

retro things of any

kind including furniture or

just cool things of interest.

Ph or txt 021 861 732.

Vinyl Records Wanted

by collector/seller

• 7&12inch LP’s,

happy to appraise.

• Also old guitars or amps

-working, broken.

• Retro toys, 60’s 70’s 80’s

&hot wheels &

matchbox as well.

Call Paul 022-694-5445

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 03

347 9354 or 027 476 2404.

2305625

Situations Vacant

Forestry worker

Lee Logging is seeking an experienced

machine operator to join our team, based

out of Rangiora.

This position entails operating aHarvester

and load out machine.

Experience inthis industry isamust and

qualifications would be an advantage.

Pre employment drug and alcohol testing

will be required.

Please apply to leelogging12@gmail.com

Business Recovery Co-ordinator

–30hours per week –Fixed Term.

The Hurunui District Council is looking for someone

to co-ordinate the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ)

Community Recovery Programme and support the

BusinessRecoveryOfficer as partofsupporting business

recoveryinthe Hurunui district.

The purpose of the role to help assist small to medium

sized businesses with recruitment, training and subsidies,

to help them take on young workers or those who have

been displaced due to the impact of the Covid-19 and

supportthem into sustainable roles.

We are looking for a person who has a passion for

community and is committed to making a genuine

difference inthe lives of people, particularly 18-24-year

olds. You will have an understanding and familiarity of

recruitment and marketing and be equally comfortable

working with peopleand computer systems.

Aqualification in Business Administration or related field

will be highly regarded as will Strategic and problemsolving

skills. Great interpersonal and communication

skills will enable youtodevelop ready rapportwith arange

of stakeholders in the community.

The role will be based in our Amberley office, 35 minutes

north of Christchurch and the entrance to the Waipara

wine growing region and our award winning Hanmer

Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. No parking or traffic

hassles, scenic vistas inabundance, flexible employment

conditions and friendly,family-oriented staff to share your

work life.

This six-month fixed term position reports to the

Community Recovery Team Leader. Ifthe above sounds

like you, we would welcome your application.

Formore information aboutthe position descriptionand to

apply,goonline to http://hdcjobs.co.nz.

Enquiries to rhea.duffy@hurunui.govt.nz;

phone 027-808-7797.

Applications close 18th September 2020.

For Sale

200 LITRE steel drums,

$10 each. Ph 027 440 1230.

Entertainment

TRADITIONAL Dutch

Music Concert, at the

Balcairn Hall, 4 Ashby

Road, Balcairn, Sunday

27th September 2pm, tickets

$10 adult, $5 student

from Blackwells Kaiapoi,

Artisan Rangiora, Sally

Macs Amberley. Limited

door sales / Dutch afternoon

tea. Internet bookings,

updates and enquiries to

deb.vink406@gmail.com.

Grazing

GRAZING available on 10

acre block, Summerhill,

Cust. Please phone Barry

021 108 6324.

Wanted To Rent

RETIRED gentlebloke

seeking single bedroom

cottage in quiet country

location up to 40 mins

away from Christchurch.

Very good references.

Telephone 020 4077 7307.

HOUSE in Loburn area for

two adults. Very tidy and

keen gardeners. Ph Yvonne

021 048 5923.

STORAGE WANTED for

Classic Car, Rangiora or

outskirts, reasonable rates.

—Please ph. 03-313-5207.

Gardening

GARDEN hedges cut to

perfection. Tree & arbor

work. Also spraying. Free

quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or

021 111 4322.

2310462

2310723

PRACTICE NURSE ROLES x2

We are looking for x2

superstar Practice Nurses to

join our team. One permanent

position of 1.5 days per

week and the other acasual

position to cover planned and

unplanned leave. Youmust

have a“can do” attitude and

enjoy working in alarge

pro-active multi disciplinary

team. Please email acover

letter and CV to

chantal@durhamhealth.co.nz

or call Chantal to discuss

03 313 4659.

2309593

Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE OF

APPLICATION FOR ON

LICENCE

SECTION 101, SALE

AND SUPPLY OF

ALCOHOL ACT2012

Holco Holdings Ltd has

made application to

the District Licensing

Committee at Rangiora for

the issue of an On Licence

in respect of the premises

situated at 37 High Street,

Rangiora or the Tavern

Sports Bar known as

Mainstreet Sports Bar.

The general nature of the

business conducted (or to

be conducted) under the

licence is Tavern.

The days on which and the

hours during which alcohol

is (or is intended to be)

sold under the licence are

Monday to Thursday 8am

-11pm, Friday &Saturday

8am -1am, Sunday 8am -

11pm.

The application may be

inspected during ordinary

office hours at the office

of the Waimakariri District

Licensing Committee at

215 High Street, Rangiora.

Any person who is entitled

to object and who wishes

to object to the issue of

the licence may, not later

than 15 working days after

the date of the publication

of this notice, file anotice

in writing of the objection

with the Secretary of

the Waimakariri District

Licensing Committee

at Private Bag 1005,

Rangiora.

No objection to the renewal

of alicence may be made

in relation to amatter other

than amatter specified in

section 131 of the Sale

and Supply of Alcohol Act

2012.

This is the first publication

of this notice.

2310757v1

Lost and Found

FOUND

Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE OF

APPLICATION FOR

ON-LICENCE

SECTION 101, SALE

AND SUPPLY OF

ALCOHOL ACT 2012

JCapersLimited has made

application to the District

Licensing Committee at

Rangiora for the renewal

of an On Licence in respect

of the premises situated at

56 Fletchers Road, Loburn

or the Restaurant known as

Lemongrass.

The general nature of the

business conducted (or to

be conducted) under the

licence is Restaurant /Cafe.

The days on which and the

hours during which alcohol

is (or is intended to be)

sold under the licence are

1 st May -31 st August Mon

-Wed 9am -8pm, Thurs

-Sun 9am -10pm then 1 st

September to 30 th April 9am

-10pm.

The application may be

inspected during ordinary

office hours at the office

of the Waimakariri District

Licensing Committee at 215

High Street, Rangiora.

Any person who is entitled

to object and who wishes

to object to the issue of

the licence may, not later

than 15 working days after

the date of the publication

of this notice, file anotice

in writing of the objection

with the Secretary of

the Waimakariri District

Licensing Committee

at Private Bag 1005,

Rangiora.

No objection to the renewal

of alicence may be made

in relation to amatter other

than amatter specified in

section 131 of the Sale and

Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the first publication

of this notice.

2309629v1

Travel &Tours

DayTrips

TwopassesArthurs /Lewis

Saturday5th September $45pp

Pickup /Dropoff-Kaiapoi, Amberley, Woodend,

Rangiora, Oxford

Mt Cook DayTripSaturday12th September $55pp

Tours

HokiangaCape Reinga BayofIslands 8Days

includesflightshome pick up $2250pptwin share.

Central South Island Pukaki DownsStation Morven

Hills Mt Aspiring8Days $1795pptwin share

Xmas Tour 4Days

Call Reid Tours 0800446 886

Email:reidtours@xtra.co.nz www.reidtours.com

Found shivering and soaking wet in apaddock in Balcairn at 8am Friday

28 August 2020. No microchips, collars or rego tags. The wee boy (green

bandana) is approx. 10 years old, wee girl is approx. 14 ish. CONTACT:Ifyou

know who these cuties belong to, please call or TXT -021 167 0077.

2310450

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Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE OF COUNCIL RESOLUTION

ON ELECTORAL SYSTEM AND OF RIGHT TO

DEMAND APOLL

Notice is given under Section 28(1) of the Local

ElectoralAct 2001 that the Waimakariri District Council

has reconfirmed at its meeting of 4August 2020 to

hold the 2022 and 2025 Local Authority elections

under the First Past the Post (FPP) electoral system.

This electoral system has been used for past triennial

elections of this Council. The FPP system would apply

to the Council and CommunityBoard elections.

Electors of this Council have aright under Section

29 of the Act to demand apoll tocountermand the

resolution touse this system. Should avalid demand

for apollbereceived, apollwill be held on whether the

First Past the Post or Single Transferable Vote electoral

system will be used.

Avalid demand must be:

•Made in writing;

•Signed by at least five (5) per cent of eligible

electors of the Waimakariri District Council. This

will require 2,485 valid electorsignatures;

•Delivered to the office of this Council, 215 High

Street, Rangiora by 4pm, 18 February2021.

Every elector who signs ademand must also set out

in it his or her full name and the address for which

he or she is qualified asanelector of the Waimakariri

District Council.

Dated at Rangiorathis 1st day of September 2020.

Sarah Nichols

Governance Manager

2309634

Road Stopping

Portion of unformed legal road known as

Grassington Road, Rotherham, Hurunui District.

Public Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section

319(h) and 342(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1974,

the Hurunui District Council proposes to stop part ofthe

road described in the schedule hereto:

SCHEDULE

Area (m 2 )ofland 19,900

Shown on the plan as Section 1

Plan 3DWorld –Drawing 1311A -

Revision P1 –June 19

PURPOSE

The portion of road when stopped is intended to be

amalgamated with adjoining land as follows:

Area (m 2 )ofland 19,900

Shown on the plan as Section 1

Land to be amalgamated with

Rural Section 36851 comprised in

CB439/198) and with Part Section

47-48,56, 70 Square 84 Amuri

and Part Section 5-7, 46 Square

85 Amuri and Part Section 200-

204 and Part Section 206 Square

88 Amuri and Part Section 49,

164, 263 Square 89 Amuri

(comprised in CB408/197)

The above mentioned plan may be viewed at the Amuri

Community Library&Service Centre or the Hurunui District

Council Offices at 66 Carters Road, Amberley during normal

office hours or on the Councils website www.hurunui.govt.

nz under Alerts/Public Notices.

If you would like to object to this proposal you must lodge

your objection in writing to the Hurunui District Council Attn:

Kait Murray either in person to 66 Carters Road, Amberley,

or posted to PO Box 13, Amberley 7441 or email kait.

murray@hurunui.govt.nz to arrive no later than 5:00pm,

Thursday 22 October 2020.

Dated at Hurunui District Council, Amberley this 27th day

of August 2020.

This is the second publication of this notice.

H Dobbie

ChiefExecutive Officer

Pets

BICHON HOMESTAY

for smaller dogs. We look

after your dog in our home.

"No kennels". Phone today

03 314 6110.

Garage Sales

2307844

KAIAPOI 10 Vickery St.

Sat & Sun 8am-3pm.

Deceased estate clearance.

Household goods, heaps of

linen, doll collection, elec

goods, washing mc, fridge,

clothing, shoes etc plus

heaps more.

Public Notices

North Canterbury

Patchwork &

Quilting Group

will be meeting at

Rangiora Bowling Club next

Tuesday 8th September

from 9.30am –12noon.

All welcome.

Bring &Buy, Show &Tell,

Raffle &Pattern Library will

all run as usual.

This month we are also

making decorations for our

entry inthe Christmas Tree

Festival 2020.

September 2020 meeting dates

2306654

3September ExtraordinaryCouncil meeting

9.30am (Venue: Council Chambers,

Amberley)

9September South Ward Committee 7.00pm

(Venue: Council Chambers, Amberley)

10 September Strategy &PolicyCommittee meeting

9.30am (Venue: Council Chambers,

Amberley)

14-16 September District Licensing Committee Hearing

9.30am (Venue: Council Chambers,

Amberley)

16 September Amuri Community Committee 7.30pm

(Venue: Culverden Council Chambers)

17 September Operations Committee 9.30am

(Venue: Council Chambers, Amberley)

21 September Hurunui-Waiau Zone Committee 3.00pm

(Venue: Cheviot –tba.)

24 September Council meeting 9.30am

(Venue: Council Chambers, Amberley)

28 September Hanmer Springs Community Board 1.00pm

(Venue: The Gallery, Hanmer Springs Library)

29 September Cheviot Community Committee 6.00pm

(Venue: Cheviot Library/Service Centre)

THE ROTARY

BOOK FAIR

FRIDAY 2ND &

SATURDAY 3RD

OCTOBER 2020

PHONE

RANGIORA BOROUGH

SCHOOL HALL

HELP USTODOTHIS AGAIN BY

DONATING BOOKS, MAGAZINES,

DVDS, CDS, PUZZLES, RECORDS.

IF YOU HAVE BOOKS

ETC TO DONATE WECAN

COLLECT THEM.

027 472 4439

DROP BOXES ARE AVAILABLE

AT: Z RANGIORA

RANGIORA NEW WORLD.

Rangiora Charitable Trust

2310249

Farms Wanted

On the back of recent sales throughout

North Canterbury, wehave buyers still

looking for the following properties:

➢ Buyers looking for 10,000SU plus

➢ Buyers looking for properties

running between 3,000 and

7,000SU

If you are considering selling, or would

like amarket update, please call Ben

Turner in the strictest confidence.

2308066

Ben Turner 027 530 1400

Whalan and Partners Ltd, Bayleys,

Licensed under the REA Act 2008.

SHOWCASE

Hurunui Community Arts Council

DUE TO DIFFICULTIES

SURROUNDING

COVID 19

RESTRICTIONS

THE HURUNUI

COMMUNITY ARTS

COUNCIL HAVE

DECIDED TO CANCEL

SHOWCASE SEPT 2020.

Kaiapoi Senior Touch Module

(Thursday’s)

Start date: Thursday 15 th October 2020

Grades: Men’s/Mixed Grades

Cost: $320 per team

Registrations: Email alastair@cooltranz.co.nz

or mobile 021 826 384

Kaiapoi Junior Touch Module

(Thursday’s)

Start date: Thursday 15 h October 2020

Grades: Grades- Year 1/2, Year 3/4,

Year 5/6, Year 7/8.

Cost: $120 per team

Contact: Email: Bronwyn.hamish@icloud.com

– mobile 0274893110 2310457

Menz Shed of Kaiapoi

Trust

Notice of Annual

General Meeting

To be held at the Kaiapoi

Club, 113 Raven Quay,

Kaiapoi, on Tuesday 8th

September 2020 starting

at 7:00 pm sharp.

To be followed by

the monthly ordinary

meeting.

All welcome.

William Titulaer

Secretary

2309633

Personal

Educational

2309613

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.

Ladies 40+

Read Sammyjo’s story

privatearrangements.co.nz

2310684

Trade&Services

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.

AFFORDABLE concrete

cutting with quality and

removal work. Free quotes.

No job too small. Ph 027

442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052

or A/H 03 359 4605.

BRIAN’S Tree Services.

Tree felling, topping,

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish

removed, stump grinding,

branch chipping.

Affordable rates. Phone 03

327 5505 or 021 124 4894.

BRICK &blocklaying. All

types of work undertaken,

repairs. Phone Hamish

0272 386 003 or 313 5678.

CARPENTER / Painter

specialising in alterations &

renovations, repairs &

maintenance, 35 plus years,

experienced

builder. Telephone Trevor

313 5013 or 027 431 1864.

POWER TOOLS repairs,

parts &sales for over 40

years. All main brands serviced.

Grossman Trade

Tools, 23 Watts Road,

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230.

PAINTER, qualified, local

professional. Int / Ext,

roofs, wallpaper. Call or

text Corban 027 846 5035.

PAINTER & Decorator.

25 + years experience.

Interior /exterior, roofs &

waterblasting. For a free

quote, please ph Steve 03

314 4620 or 027 477 1930.

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.

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.

Public Notices

KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS

“The Key of Knowledge ..“(Luke 11:52)

“GOOD NEWS”

What the Bible says about Jerusalem:

“Swear not atall; neither by heaven, for it is GOD’s

throne. Nor by the earth, for it is HIS footstool.

Neither by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great

King”. Matthew 5:34-35

Hawarden A&P

Show AGM

Wednesday 9 th

September 2020

7pm at the

Hawarden Hall

8Horsely Down Rd.

All members and

those interested

in the future of the

annual A&P Show

welcome.

Ange Cooper

021 457 707

2309796

Ashley Community

Church

AGM

Meeting Room

Ashley School Hall

7.30pm,

Wed 16 th September

Enquiries

027 289 1380

2310829

MEET the Electoral

Candidates at Balcairn

Hall, Tuesday 15th September

2020 - 7pm. We

have invited the following

four candidates who represent

their incumbent party

to meet the good people

here at the southern boundary

of our electoral area:-

Greens Richard McCubbin,

Labour Matt Flight,

National Stuart Smith, NZ

First Jamie Arbuckle. This

is your chance to ask your

questions and raise any

concerns. Written questions

for the candidates can be

submitted at the meeting

but we would prefer written

submissions ahead of time

emailed to the Society’s

Secretary

via

balcairnpublichall@gmail.com.

During the light supper

there will be an opportunity

to mingle and talk to the

candidates. Gold coin

donation would be appreciated.

Please monitor our

Facebook page/email for

advice of the need for swift

cancellation.

Trade&Services

STONEMASON, Brick

and Blocklayer. Earthquake

repairs, grind out and

repoint, River/Oamaru

stone, Schist, Volcanic

rock, paving, all alterations

- new and old. Quality

workmanship. Visit www.

featureworks.co.nz or ph

027 601 3145.

ROOFER All roof repairs,

roof painting, water blasting,

moss treatment,

repointing, gutter cleans &

snow straps. And more.

Free quotes. Phone Nathan

027 516 6609.

PAINT & wallpaper

services. Wayne Bryant.

Exterior, interior. Qualified

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph

313 5337 or 027 654 4568.

SHEEP SHEARING,

drenching, feet trimming.

For Lifestyle blocks. Call

Stu 027 315 6916.

PLASTIC WELDING

licenced North Canterbury Specialist.

All plastic &fibreglass

repairs. Telephone James

021 180 5103.

BUILDER available,

licensed, alterations and

maintenance. Labour only

contracting. Phone Peter

027 294 1423.

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.

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. T-shirts,

Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and

polos, Overalls, Caps etc.

Please phone Heather 03

313 0261 or email

heather.norstar@gmail.com.

2309625

Trade&Services

SHEARER. Hap’sFarm &

Lifestyle Services. Shearing,

crutching, drenching,

tailing, feet trimming &

health check. Trailer, generator

&mobile handpiece

available. Experienced,

reliable and honest. Ph 03

312 1214 or 021 267 4025.

VALUATION -

Specialising in North Canterbury.

Contact Geoff at

Maxwell Valuation. Phone

03 310 8541 or email

geoff@maxval.co.nz.

ANTHONY SYMONDS

Forall your painting &

plastering requirements

Local with 30 years

experience

All workmanship

Guaranteed.

Phone 021 344 023

2220615

Trade&Services

Log Fires

Pellet Fires

Heat Pumps

Sales

Service

Installations

Free Quotes

03 343 1651

472 Blenheim Rd

www.heatstore.co.nz

CLASSIFIEDS, TRUSTED TRADES &PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

North Canterbury News, September 3, 2020

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

SEPTIC TANK

CLEANING

Bill’s Liquid

Waste

You dump it...

Blair pumps it...

Blair Tavendale

Ph 03 314 9371

0275 379-694

2225862

Trade&Services

REMOVALISTS

2Men &agood

sized truck.

From $157 per hour

(incl gst).Kaiapoibased.

Call Gerard

027 668 3636

2225244

LANDSCAPES

Paving

Patio &Pathways

-New or Existing

Free Quotes

–Competitive Pricing

Blair Gibson

027 699 5815 03 313 7933

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

2253902

Trade &Services

WINDOW TINTING

tintawindow

advanced film solutions

99% uv block

fade protection

heat control

reduce glare

25 Years Experience

privacy films

frosting designs

non-darkening films

Workmanship Guaranteed

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films

block

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts

03 365 3653 0800 368 468

Accountant

Debra Jowsey &Karla Kilner

Ph 03314 9480

We help with all Taxreturns for the

salary &wage earner,self employed, rental,

business, farm,GST,pay dayfiling, rental returns

Appliance Repairs

•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN

•AUTHORISED LOCAL SERVICE

F&P, Bosch, Smeg,

ASKO, Ariston, LG,Classique,

Haier, Samsung and more....

2287949

“For best resultsbesuretouseauthorised service”

NORTHCANTERBURY APPLIANCE SERVICES

Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810

1913020

Builder

Butchery

Chiropractic Services

Contact Jamie for

your free quote:

027 2754099

info@jgbuild.co.nz

North Canterbury

owned &operated

Renovation specialists

New homes, alterations

&farm buildings

2309608

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

Dr Carissa McGregor Chiropractor

Injury, accidents and maintenance

ACC Registered and Accredited

Monday-Thursday | 03 313 0350

Libi McKinnon Physiotherapy

privatephysio@xtra.co.nz

027 868 2574

ACC Registered Provider | Tuesday&Friday

Select Health

51 Ashley Street, Rangiora

2227883

Computer Repairs

Construction &Concrete

Electrician

For all your computer repairs, parts, servicing, sales &more..

Come and see us for friendly &supportive service

2208126

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

Domestic Commercial Industrial

Heatpumps and servicing

Contact Jeremy your local electrician

Ph: 027 385 4606 |E:info@conciseelectrical.co.nz

2302105

YOU

COULD

HERE

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

2269236

Engineering

For your Engineering needs

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821

toppeng@xtra.co.nz

Landscaping

STEWART CONTRACTING

Landscaping -Fencing

& Earthworks

ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING

03 313 9375 •027 369 3974

www.stewartcontracting.co.nz

contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz

2136148

Scrap Metal

Advertise

your business

in our Trades

and Services

Phone

Amanda Keys

03 313 2840

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP

•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm

Machinery•All non Ferrous

MAINLAND

METALS LTD

Ph (03)338 7000

Mike0274 818544 •Robbie 0274 818 027

Locally owned and operated

1902273

Scaffolding

•Edge protection

•Working platform

Phone

0274 366 901

Plans for pricing

jas.rangiorascaffolding@xtra.co.nz

North Canterbury wide

1783878

Motorcycle Service &Repair

2305591

▶ Service ▶ Repairs ▶ Tyres ▶ Rental

▶ WOF arranged ▶ Quality work

▶ Affordable rates

South Pacific Motorcycle Services

- your LOCAL motorcycle service centre

Ph: 03 312 0066 |www.motorbiketours.co.nz

office@motorbiketours.co.nz

SERVICES

Thursday,August 2, 2018 | Issue 808 | www.ncnews.co.nz

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Plus all excavation and truck hire

house excavations, driveways, subdivisions

CONTRACTING

Ph: KEN 027 201 3302

Email: stress@xtra.co.nz

2009594

Arthur BurkeLtd

Trusted in NorthCanterbury since1935

2017 HoldenColorado LTZ

2018 Holden EquinoxLTZ-V

2018 Mazda CX-5 GSX

2020 Holden Trax

4x4 ,Automatic,

Towbar,Tuff

deck, Tonneau

cover,

Reversing

Camera,

Climate

control

2.0 Petrol

Turbo,AWD,

66,000km, Tow

bar,Balance of

Manufactures

FREE Servicing

&Warranty

2.5 Petrol, AWD,

55,000km,

Reversing

Camera,

Cruise Control,

Balance of

Manufactures

Warranty

1.4 Petrol Turbo,

Leather,Front

heated seats,

Reverse camera,

Sunroof, Balance

of 3years -

100,00km FREE

Servicing &

Warranty

$36,995

was$34,995

NOW

$32,995

$27,995

2020 Holden Trax LTZ

1.4 Turbo,

Automatic,

9,000km,Leather,

Front heated seats,

Reverse Camera,

Sunroof, Balance

of Manufactures

FREE Servicing &

Warranty

2019 Mazda 3GLX

2.0P,

41,000km,

Reversing

camera,

Cruise Control,

Balance of

Mazda Care &

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2019 Mazda 3GLX

2.0P,

36,000km,

Reversing

camera,

Cruise

Control,

Balance of

Mazda Care &

Warranty

2018 Toyota Corolla GX

34,000km,

2.0 Petrol,

Reversing

Camera,

Navigation,

Balance of

Manufactures

Warranty

$26,995

$23,995

$21,995

2018 Toyota Yaris GX

2017 Holden AstraR

2016 Toyota Yaris GX

2011 Suzuki Swift Ltda

33,000km,

1.3 Petrol,

Reversing

Camera,

Balance of

Manufactures

Warranty

Hatch, 1.4

Petrol Turbo,

77,000km, Tow

bar,Reversing

Camera,

Reversing

Sensors

1.3 Petrol,

Automatic,

54,000km, NZ

New, Reverse

Camera

1.4 Petrol,

Automatic,

52,000km,

NZ New, 6

Airbags

$15,995

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