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Making connections ... Ministry of Social Development senior work broker MichelleBecks, left, and Enterprise <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> general manager Heather Warwick have joined forces to helpkeep <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> working. PHOTO: DAVIDHILL Akeen focus on jobs By DAVID HILL Localbusinesses are encouraged to connect with Enterprise <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> (ENC)before considering redundancies. ENC joined forces with the Ministry of Social Development(MSD)inJuneto help keep <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> working, with senior work broker Michelle Becks now working from ENC’s Kaiapoi base. ‘‘In the past we’vehad crisesin<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> with the earthquakes and we partnered with MSD to get through thoseevents,soweapproachedMSD to partner withthem again,’’ ENC chief executive Heather Warwick said. ‘‘We wanted to be able to support our businesses aroundredundancies and thoselooking to employ staff. We want to be the ambulanceatthe top of the cliff rather than at the bottom.’’ Michelle lives in Kaiapoi and has been with the ministry for 15 years, the last fivebased in Rangiora. MSD’sfocus in the Covid19 era is on recruitment, redundancysupportand redeployment, she says. Michelle is available to talkdirectly to <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> businesses considering their options or looking to recruit. ‘‘We are asking before they make any decisions that they givemeacall,’’ Michelle says. ‘‘I’mhappytogoout and have achat with them,and we can offer assistancewith recruitment. ‘‘Priority number one is to retainstaff and we can discusswhat options are available.’’ Whilemany businessesare facing uncertain times, otherbusinessesare growing and there are good numbers of low skilled and high skilled vacancies, Michelle says. ENC’swebsite has information available for job seekers and employers at northcanterbury.co.nz/covid 19/employmentopportunities/. Fundraiser in fourth year Volunteer first respondersinOxford willbenefitfrom amarketday plant salenext month. The Oxford Farmers Market is holding its annualplant sale on Sunday, October 11, and is seeking donationsofplantsfrom plant nurseriesand individuals. Lastyear it raised $1300 for volunteer first respondersatthe local St Johnand the Volunteer Fire Brigade. It is the fourth year the salehas been held. Donations from the public will be gratefully received on the day, which willrun from 9am to 12.30pm. NEWS The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2020</strong> Pegasus Fields! “Gateway to Fine Living” 7outstanding 4hectare (<strong>10</strong> acre) lifestyle bare land blocks. Perfectly located close to the beach, 2kms above state highway and easy commute to Rangiora, Christchurch and Christchurch Airport. Well fenced and beautifully presented range of excellent building sites on versatile Wakanui silt loam soils and commanding exquisite rural views to Mt Grey. 158 Ashbys Road, Sefton, Waimakariri Open home Saturday &Sunday 1-2pm 35 Support appreciated ... St John first responderMel Brooker, right, receivesfunds raised at lastyear’splant sale frommarket manager Kathi Knowler. PHOTO: SUPPLIED $289,000 (GST inclusive) Russell Clifford Licensed Real Estate Agent D: 03 28175<strong>10</strong> M: 027 4343122 E russell@prof.co.nz www.prof.co.nz REAL ESTATE BRAND #1RURAL IN NEW ZEALAND $165 million sold property value Our results speak for themselves. 119 sales High Demand for rural and lifestyle properties Bayleys <strong>Canterbury</strong> Rural Sales January -June <strong>2020</strong>. *For the period 1/1 to30/6/<strong>2020</strong> based onconfirmed date. If you are considering selling please contact your prefered agent: Kevin Jenkins 027 577 4232 Jane Moody 027 455 0161 Niki Bradley 027 607 2555 Joel Meikle 027 814 5208 Ross Ditmer 027 482 2056 John Bailey 027 893 0234 Ben Turner 027 530 1400 Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 WHALAN &PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 Brook Yates 027 807 8093 Kerry Eyles 027 472 6780 Chris Jones 027 220 5043 Lance Farrant 027 228 2846 Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225 Mark Parry 027 433 0350 Dean Pugh 027 335 6303 Mark Pringle 027 433 3334 Evan Marshall 027 221 09<strong>10</strong> Mike Preston 027 430 7041 Fee Ensor 021 705 014 Peter Foley 021 754 737 Georgie Robson 027 562 4<strong>10</strong>0 Sam Sidey 027 346 3500 Hamish Lane 027 685 6204 Sandy Butterick 027 417 2639 Jack Pringle 027 533 4820 Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 Bayleys Ashburton 03 307 7377 Bayleys Christchurch 03 375 4700 Bayleys Darfield 03 975 4559 Bayleys Methven 03 303 3093 Bayleys Rangiora 03 311 8020 Bayleys Timaru 03 687 1227 bayleys.co.nz
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