North Canterbury News: September 17, 2020

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Property 

market 

surges 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

Waimakariri’s bustling 

housing market since the 

Covid19 level 4lockdown 

produced arecord median 

house price of $515,000 in 

August. 

Bayleys Rangiora manager 

Ross Ditmer says the record 

median price in the district 

reflects the shortage of 

listings, the increase in the 

number of properties sold for 

more than $1 million, and the 

high number of people keen to 

buy turning up at open homes. 

‘‘It is areally buoyant 

market, but the shortage of 

listings is the key point. People 

are fighting over properties.’’ 

The record price was 

included in sales figures 

released by the Real Estate 

Institute of New Zealand 

(Reinz) last week, which show 

a13per cent increase in 

median house prices in 

Canterbury (from $440,000 last 

year to $497,000 this year) and 

a16.4 per cent increase in 

median house prices 

nationwide last month. 

The median house price is 

the sale price in the middle of 

alist of property sales ranked 

from the highest price to the 

lowest price during aset 

period. 

The housing market’s 

recovery during the last few 

months after lockdown has 

surpassed many predictions. 

Big numbers are being 

reported at open homes, and 

some buyers are receiving 

multiple offers, at times well 

above asking price. 

Reinz chief executive Bindi 

Norwell said in recent weeks 

the organisation had heard 

reports around the country 

of vendors achieving good 

prices for the sale of their 

homes. 

‘‘But we would never have 

guessed that eight regions and 

17 districts/cities across the 

country would see record 

median prices just four 

months after the entire 

country was in lockdown. 

‘‘The combination of low 

interest rates, the removal of 

loantovalue ratios, the lack of 

listings, people’s aspiration to 

have more space/a bigger 

backyard, acatchup post 

lockdown, and firsttime 

buyers’ desire to get into the 

market, have all contributed to 

the uplift in prices we have 

seen during the last few 

months. 

‘‘Unless we see more listings 

come to the market before 

Christmas, we may start to see 

additional pressure on house 

prices and affordability,’’ she 

says. 

New branding to launch 

Made North Canterbury ... Enterprise North Canterbury food and 

beverage business development manager Alissa Miller is keen to hear 

from local producers who want to join the new brand. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

By DAVID HILL 

Hopes are high thatnew North 

Canterbury branding willhelp 

local producers raise their 

profile. 

Enterprise North 

Canterbury(ENC) is about to 

launchthe ‘‘Made North 

Canterbury’’ brand. 

It wants foodand beverage 

producersinthe Hurunui, 

Kaikoura and Waimakariri 

districts to sign up. 

‘‘North Canterbury is a 

growing region and you often 

hear that North Canterburyis 

ahidden gem. But we don’t 

want to be hidden any more,’’ 

ENC food and beverage 

business development 

managerAlissa Miller says. 

Theconcept has been 

developedover the last year. 

Theideacame fromlocal 

producers. 

‘‘We’vespoken to arange of 

food and beverage businesses 

over the past year to findout 

what would add the most value 

to theirbusinesses,’’ she says. 

‘‘Weidentified the needfor 

aunifying platform to call out 

andpromote the hugely 

diverse productsgrown, made, 

reared and caught in North 

Canterbury.’’ 

The Rangiora and Kaiapoi 

New Worldsupermarkets 

havegot behind the project 

and are already identifying 

local produceontheir shelves 

withthe new logo. 

Awebsite is being 

developedtoprovide an 

online platform to make it 

easier for people to learn 

about local foodand beverage 

producers, includingthe story 

behind the products. 

The website will also 

provide aportal for local 

producers to collaborate. 

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Covid curtails eventscalendar 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

NorthCanterbury events 

continuetobeextinguishedor 

curtailed amid the uncertainty 

of Covid19. 

The Waiau Fireworks 

display in November is the 

latest casualty. 

The muchanticipated 

community eventhas been 

snuffed out because of the 

financial riskthat could leave 

the organising committee in a 

perilousstate if it had to be 

cancelledatthe last minute 

due to Covid19. 

The decision follows several 

meetings and long discussions 

for the committee that works 

through the yeartoraise funds 

and organise the fireworks 

extravaganza. 

Meanwhile, the bounce has 

beentaken out of theKaikoura 

Hop afterthe Government’s 

announcement on Monday that 

level 2willremain until at least 

Monday in areas outside 

Auckland. 

But the Hopisstill going 

ahead as plannedin‘‘level 2 

style’’ over the next few days, 

until Sunday, September 20. 

The organisers saythey are 

disappointed but not 

surprised. They intend to cater 

for all those on their way, in 

town already and ready to 

party.Therewill still be an 

opportunity for all registered 

vehicles to join the level2style 

event. 

‘‘There will be no car show 

on Saturday at the Racecourse, 

no Rock and Roll dance on 

Saturday night, and no 

burnouts on Sunday. No mass 

gatherings,’’ say the organisers. 

But there willbeapopup 

shop for all Hop merchandise 

at the memorialhall on 

Saturday, sponsors’ stallsand a 

few cool markets. 

As seen by the weekend 

cancellationofthe Whale Run, 

people stillwant to visit 

Kaikoura, so manyvisitors are 

still expectedtovisit the town, 

alongwith some fabulous 

vehicles. 

Meanwhile, Rock‘n’Wheels 

organisers in Amberleyare 

forging on withplansfor its 

event, whichwas postponed 

from Father’s Day.Itisnow 

scheduledfor September 27 in 

the Amberley Domain. 

Rangiora to contest rugby semi-final 

Readytorumble... The Rangiora squad meetsthe challenge of the Lincoln haka. 

PHOTO: BRIDGITT ROBINSON 

The Rangiora High School 1st 

XV rugby team has made it into 

the top four of the UC 

Championship, and will play 

Christchurch Boys’ High School 

(CBHS) in the semifinal on 

Saturday. 

Awin over the Lincoln 

Combined 1st XV last Saturday 

by 707 propelled Rangiora into 

fourth, while CBHS topped the 

standings. 

Rangiora will be keen to have 

achance to reverse the result 

from its match against CBHS a 

fortnight ago. Adraw, or victory, 

slipped from Rangiora’s grasp in 

the dying seconds. 

Coach Craig Mullan says the 

side displays good values and a 

level of determination which 

makes the team easy to coach. 

The semifinal will be played 

at CBHS without spectators. 

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New branding for producers 

From Page 1 

ENC chief executive Heather 

Warwick said the group 

wouldlike to get more local 

producers goingtofood 

events, and to attend the Food 

Show in Auckland. 

‘‘Those food shows can be 

costprohibitive for small and 

mediumsized businesses,but 

if theywork together we can 

get them there.’’ 

The new brand could lead 

to atourist trail or even 

Looking 

to buy or 

sell? 

Aaron Clark 

Residential &Lifestyle Sales Consultant 

become abrand for anything 

producedinNorth 

Canterbury, Heather says. 

‘‘We’ve had enquiries from 

large, local manufacturers 

who wanttojoin the brand, 

but firstand foremost we want 

to get foodand beverage 

producers on board and then 

we can extendittocafes and 

restaurants.’’ 

WhileCovid19 has created 

challenges for local 

producers, it has also allowed 

for innovative businesses, 

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suchasvegetable grower, 

Grown, of Sefton, to thrive by 

doing thingsdifferently, 

Alissa says. 

The Made North Canterbury 

initiative is sponsoredby 

Sidekick Rangiora and 

Meridian. It has been made 

possible thanks to support 

fromthe Provincial Growth 

Fund. 

To get involved, contact 

Alissa Miller on (021) 618 287 

or email alissa@enterprisenc. 

co.nz. 

Travel agency opts for mobile model 

Travel agency helloworld Travel Rangiora 

has moved out of 99 High Street and will 

provide amobile service for the time being. 

‘‘With the demise of international travel due 

to the global Covid19 pandemic we had to 

look at different ways to do business,’’ owner 

Liz Ditmer said. Its mobile consultants had 

already helped customers plan New Zealand 

adventures. They look forward to helping 

more people enjoy the upcoming warmer 

months around New Zealand. Its phone 

number is (03) 310 6288. 

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Chance 

to party 

Organisers of Waimakariri’s 

popular youth ‘‘All Night 

Party’’ are hoping for alastminute 

rush on tickets. 

Ticketsales have been 

sluggishfor the annualevent, 

planned for overnight on 

Friday and Saturday, 

September25to26, because of 

Covid19, Waimakariri District 

Council youth development 

facilitatorSam Redman says. 

But with signalsthe country 

will soon returntolevel 1, 

WaiYouth is hopingfor alate 

surge in salesahead of 

Sunday’s deadline. 

For details on how to get 

tickets,visit the WaiYouth 

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Trees for generations 


Planting trees is abig part of 

Grant MacLeod’s roleasthe 

Waimakariri DistrictCouncil’s 

Greenspace team manager. 

He believestreesplaya 

pivotalrole in communities for 

manyreasons. Theyprovide 

colour, formand focalpoints. 

Theyalso enhance 

streetscapeswherebuildings 

dominate, addvalue to 

properties, help cleanthe air, 

provide shelter from bad 

weather,stabilise soil, 

increasebiodiversity,provide 

habitat for birds,animals and 

insects, and addbeauty to the 

environment. 

‘‘Weare neverkeentosee 

trees come downifwe can 

avoid it. 

‘‘They are so important,add 

so much value and should be 

here alot longerthanweare,’’ 

he says. 

‘‘Planting trees is one of the 

most selfless thingspeoplecan 

do,’’hesays.Thisisbecause 

most peoplewillnot get to see 

thefullgloryofthe trees they 

plantbecause theytake so long 

to grow. 

In Waimakariri, the 

council’s Notable Trees 

initiative protects asignificant 

list of trees,providing 

safeguardsagainstremoval or 

destruction. 

Some are on councilowned 

land andothersare in private 

ownership. 

Thecouncil hasalist of all 

thedesignatedNotable Trees 

andamap of their locations. 

TheKaiapoi Domain in 

Ranfurly Streetishometo 

several,including14pinetree 

variants whichGrant 

especially likes. 

Oneisthe biggest in the park 

Afavouriteplace ... The Waimakariri DistrictCouncil's Greenspace 

team manager GrantMacLeod alongside one of Waimakariri’s protected 

treesinthe Kaiapoi Domain, in Ranfurly Street. 

PHOTO:SHELLEY TOPP 

andisbelieved to be more than 

100yearsold. 

It is most likely one of the 

oldest trees in Waimakariri 

andthe oldestinthe Kaiapoi 

Domain —aunique placeinits 

own right. 

‘‘Itislike alittle woodland 

forest,whichisquiterare 

these days,’’Grantsays. 

Inglis 

helps 

cause 

Mountaineer and 

sportsman Mark Inglis 

has becomean 

ambassador for the 

WestpacRescue 

Helicopter. 

Mark, wholives in 

HanmerSprings, knows 

what it is like waiting to 

be rescued, after being 

trapped in asnow cave 

on Mt Cook in 1982 for 

13 days with climbing 

partner Philip Doole. 

Both men’s legs 

became badly frostbitten 

while awaiting 

rescue. Both Inglis’ legs 

were amputated 14cm 

below the knee. 

Mark says it is a 

feeling of relief when he 

hears the chopper 

coming in, which means 

someonehas got the 

help they need. It is also 

an important service for 

HanmerSprings where 

the holiday population 

can swell to 5000. 

During July, Westpac 

helicopter missions in 

North Canterbury 

increased from nine 

last year to 16. To date 

there has been 141 

missions, compared to 

101 in the same period 

last year. Donations can 

be made via airrescue. 

co.nz/together. 

Additional information 

is available from Prince 

(021) 900 519; Mark (021) 

639 899, or Scotty 

Bamford, patient 

ambassador, on (027) 

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Pair win field trip to Fiordland'sDusky Sound 


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conservation heroes have won a 

national video competition for school 

students to take part in aFiordland 

field trip. 

Kaiapoi High School student Aaliyah 

Raja, aged 13, of Pegasus, and Rangiora 

High School student Yeshaya 

Bullmore, 15, of Leithfield Beach, won 

the competition with videos they made 

at the beach, outlining their 

conservation interests and how they are 

helping to look after the ecosystem in 

their neighbourhood. 

The Join Expedition Fiordland Field 

Trip is acollaboration between Pure 

Salt, aFiordlandbased adventure 

charter boat business, LEARNZ, a 

company producing virtual field trips 

for the education sector to ‘‘help 

students access the inaccessible’’, and 

the Department of Conservation. 

The aim of the field trip is to 

showcase the Tamatea Dusky Sound 

Restoration Project for New Zealand 

classrooms by creating avirtual field 

trip in the area. 

The competition was used to give two 

young conservationists and their 

guardians the chance to join the 

expedition into Tamatea Dusky Sound 

aboard the charter boat Flightless. 

The field trip began last Monday and 

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Expansion under way ... Rangiora’s McAlpines Mitre 10 Mega is expanding its store. 

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

Expansion has eye to future 

Rangiora’s McAlpines Mitre 10 

Mega is expanding its premises 

to futureproof the business for 

anticipated population growth 

in North Canterbury. 

The locally owned and run 

home improvement, hardware, 

and garden centre store in 

Southbrook Road has been 

trading in North Canterbury for 

45 years. 

The business is apopular 

retailer and abig supporter of 

the community, sponsoring 

many causes. It is also one of 

North Canterbury’s biggest 

employers. 

Plans for the extension began 

in 2017, chief executive Peter 

Crighton says. 

‘‘It was apparent that there 

would be asignificant 

population increase in the 

district over the next 20 years 

and it was considered that the 

current store size, with 

subsequent limitations on the 

range that could be offered, had 

little capacity to accommodate 

for this future growth. 

‘‘The new space will give us 

the opportunity to better 

showcase our products, provide 

awider range of goods for our 

customers, and an improved 

shopping experience for them. 

‘‘We are really excited about 

the project.’’ 

The initial builders’ supply 

store at Southbrook was built in 

1970, with membership of Mitre 

10 (NZ) Ltd undertaken in 1974. 

The store has traded as aMitre 

10 franchise since then. 

An outdoor garden centre was 

established in 1988, and adrivethrough 

facility was added in 

1993. During 200708, the 

Southbrook Mitre 10 Mega was 

developed to replace the Mitre 

10 Home and Trade store (as it 

was then known) and the new 

facility opened in September 

2008, with abig investment 

made last year to roof part of 

the garden centre. 

The new extension will 

provide 35 per cent more retail 

space and 35 per cent more 

space for the drivethrough 

trade outlet. Covid19 

restrictions have delayed 

progress on the extension, 

originally scheduled for 

completion next month. 

The trade section will open in 

late October but the added 

retail section is now scheduled 

to open in February. 

Clean-up help sought 

Okuku’sFoothillsHoney 

owners, brother and sister 

Jamesand Laura Malcolm, 

are askingmembers of the 

community to join their 

annual Ashley River Clean 

Up. 

‘‘TheAshley River has a 

reputation for beautifulpicnic 

and swimming spots, as well 

as walking trails,’’ Laura says. 

‘‘But, unfortunately,for others 

it is better known as a 

dumping ground. 

‘‘It is heartbreaking to see 

our beautiful rivers that we all 

love to enjoy being used this 

way.’’ 

Last year, 800kg of rubbish, 

including 33 tyres, was 

collected duringthe cleanup. 

The Foothills Honey team 

spends hours tendinghives 

alongthe riverbeds and 

constantly see dumped 

rubbish. 

‘‘Forus, thisisour 

backyard,’’James says.‘‘We 

want to keep thesecherished 

spotsasnatural and as 

respectedaspossible.’’ 

This year’s cleanup is 

planned for Sunday, 

September 27, from1.30pm to 

3pm, withmeeting points at: 

Bullock CreekNorth and 

South,Okuku BridgeSouth, 

Swamp Rd, ToombridgeRd, 

Dunlops Rd,Rossiters Road, 

AshleyBridge (north), Ashley 

Village (High Street, both 

sides)River Rd (south), or 

volunteers can visitthe 

Natural New ZealandHoney 

Bee Shedat100 Foothills 

Road, Okuku at 1pm for 

directions to ameeting point. 

After the clean up, therewill 

be asausage sizzle and drinks 

for the volunteers at Fools of 

DesireCafe in Rangiora, and 

the chance to win spotprizes 

worth more than $1500. 

Anyonewho would liketo 

clean up an area of the river 

not included in the designated 

meeting points shouldcontact 

Laura on (03) 313 1391. 

Foothills Honey will 

provide gloves and rubbish 

bags for volunteers. 

For more information, visit 

the FoothillsHoney Facebook 

page. 

Celebrations postponed again 

The region’s budget advisory 

service has postponedits 40th 

anniversary celebrations for 

the second time. 

BudgetingServicesNorth 

Canterbury, established in 

Rangiora in 1980, had planned 

to mark the milestone in May, 

but the event was postponed 

untilSeptember 29 because of 

the Covid19 lockdown. 

ServicemanagerShirley 

Grant saidthe committee 

decided to postpone again. 

‘‘We’rehoping thattherewill 

be some levelofnormalityin 

November/ December when, as 

ateam, we can get together, 

withoutsocial distancing, to 

celebrate our 40th.’’ 

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Pop-up expo planned 

Scott succumbs to cancer 


Rangiora book lover Scott 

Grainger, known to many in North 

Canterbury, has died, aged43, after 

ayearlong illness. 

Scott, the manager of Conway’s 

Paper Plus book store in Rangiora 

for 20 years,was diagnosed with 

colon cancer on July 5last year. He 

diedonAugust18. 

His funeral was heldonAugust 

24 at NorthbrookChapelin 

Rangiora underCovid19 

restrictions, with family and close 

friends in one room and other 

guests in an adjoiningroom, where 

theycould watchonascreen. 

Scott’s father, Alistair, of 

Rangiora, said his son’s love of 

booksand reading gave him the 

knowledge to provide Conway’s 

PaperPlus customers with sound 

advice. 

‘‘He developed avast knowledge 

of authors, their stylesand subject 

material, advising customers on 

the style, type,and author best 

suited to theirreading preference. 

‘‘He had an uncanny instant 

recall on anything he had read, his 

mindresponding likea 

computerised filing cabinet of 

facts.’’ 

Scott grewupinRangiora, and 

began working at Conwaysin1994, 

before takingsix months to travel 

overseas, visiting Greece, Turkey 

Finalchapter 

... Scott 

Grainger,of 

Rangiora, who 

was manager of 

Conway’s Paper 

Plus bookstore in 

Rangiora for 20 

years, has died 

afterayearlong 

battle with 

cancer. 

PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

and the Middle East. 

When Scott returned,he 

resumed working at Conways and 

in 2008 married Erin,acoworker. 

AfterConwaysclosed in 2016 Scott 

beganworking as warehouse 

manager at Mediterranean Foods 

in Rangiora up until he became 

unwell. 

He leavesbehind Erin andtheir 

two young daughters, Niaand 

Elise. 

Scottwas described as amuchlovedhusband,father, 

son,brother 

and good friendtomany.Hewas 

also ablackbelt member of the 

Rangiora AikidoDojo and akeen 

guitar player, withacheerful 

disposition and contagioussmile. 

Rangiora Promotionsisgiving 

businesses the chancetoraise 

theirprofile in uncertain 

times. 

The Rangiora Pop Up 

Business Expo, sponsoredby 

Lime Real Estate, is set to go 

aheadasplanned next 

Wednesday from 5pm to 

7.30pm at theRangiora RSA 

Club on Victoria Street, 

assuming the expected move 

to alert level 1next week. 

The event was first held as a 

smaller version in 2017 and is 

away to offer small 

businesses achance to 

promote their services and 

productstoacaptive local 

audience,Rangiora 

Promotions coordinator 

Belinda Toppsays. 

‘‘We have30businesses 

registered to exhibit at this 

evening.’’ 

For the last two years, 

Rangiora Promotionshas 

been working on alarger 

North Canterburywide expo, 

with more than 70 businesses 

included. 

Because of the challenging 

year for businesses,itdecided 

to scale down the event to 

provide amore affordable and 

achievable option for them. 

‘‘The Pop Up Business 

Expo, beingheld in the 

evening after work,isamore 

relaxed environment where 

peoplecan enjoysome drinks 

and nibblesatthe same time,’’ 

she says. 

To find out about exhibitors, 

visit rangiorapromotions.co. 

nz or visit the event pageon 

Facebook. 

To RSVP or exhibit, email 

rangiorapromotions@ 

gmail.com. 

Open day for quarry proposal 

The company proposing to 

quarry part of the Rangiora 

racecourse is planning an 

information open day. 

Taggart is holding the 

meeting oncourse from 

3.30pm to 7pm on 

Wednesday, September 23, 

to discuss its proposed 

racecourse quarry and 

backfilling project. 

The company has applied 

to the Waimakariri District 

Council to establish a 

quarry inside the track and 

on racecourse land to the 

northeast. It anticipates it 

will extract up to 700,000 

cubic metres of material 

over 15 years. 

Its proposal has riled 

residents in northwest 

Rangiora and prompted 

two petitions, one of which 

garnered more than 4000 

signatures. 

People wishing to attend 

the open day can access the 

racecourse from 312 

Lehmans Road. 

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OPINION 


The keys to building a 

more resilient region 

In 2015, the 10 mayors of Canterbury, 

Mackenzie, Waitaki, Waimate, Timaru, 

Ashburton, Selwyn, Christchurch city, 

Waimakariri, Hurunui and Kaikoura, 

together with the chair of Environment 

Canterbury (ECan), initiated roundtable 

talks to promote aphilosophyfocused on 

working togetherbetter. 

In 2019,the Mayoral Forum agreed to 

broaden its scope from economic 

developmenttosustainabledevelopment 

across the four interdependent aspects of 

wellbeing (environmental, economic, 

socialand cultural). 

The Mayoral Forumidentifiedfive 

priority issues: 

The sustainable environmental 

managementofhabitats —land,air, 

waterand ecosystems; 

Ashared economicprosperity — 

addingvalue to primary production, 

tourism, and retaining our skilled 

workforce; 

Betterfreight transportoptions— 

improved road safety, and reductionof 

wearand tearon our region’s roads; 

Climatechangemitigation and 

adaptation —buildingcommunity 

resilience andreducing ourcarbon 

footprint. 

Threewaters services —sustainable 

managementofdrinking water, 

wastewater,and stormwaterin 

Canterbury. 

Earlier,in2009, the MayoralForum 

launchedthe Canterbury Water 

ManagementStrategy (CWMS), which 

was afoundation principle of the 

Hurunui Waiau zonecommittee, and one 

that we will work throughasour current 

zone committee reviewsits function and 

purpose as ajoint committee of ECan and 

Hurunui District council. 

Many hours have beenspent over the 

past 10 years by community members,but 

LOST AND FOUND 

The following property has been 

reported as lost to North Canterbury 

police: 

Ablack wallet,Maui Jim wraparound 

sunglasses, ablack sleeveless 

vest with a Tuhoe badge on it, ablack 

Suzuki car remote and flipout key/ 

❛The Mayoral Forum for some 

time now has consistently 

advocated for amultimodal 

freight network.❜ 

now it is timelyto take stockand consider 

the future. 

To strengthenour considerable 

advantages, the mayorsand chair wantto 

build on our collectivestrengthsand 

createabetter and more sustainable 

futurebydiversifying and addingvalue to 

our agricultural productionbyimproving 

market resilience, along withreducing 

environmental impacts. 

TheMayoral Forumfor sometimenow 

has consistently advocated for amultimodal 

freightnetworkthat increases the 

region’s resilience to natural disasters 

and efficientmovement of freight. 

Currently, more than 90% of freight 

tonnage is moved by truck. 

Mitigationand adaptation to focuson 

the changes in weather patterns 

underpins the priority to measure the 

impactsofmorefrequentdroughts, 

flooding,coastalerosion and increased 

fire risk. 

In termsofthreewatersreform, central 

governmentisworking with local 

governmenttoreview service delivery 

and funding arrangementsfor the 

economicregulationofthreewaters 

services. 

Ourcouncil has accepted the first 

tranche of funding thatprovides the 

stimulustodeliver waterservices to our 

communities. We willkeepyou well 

informed as we progress this hugepiece 

of work. 

Forfurther information,visit 

canterburymayors.org.nz 

pinkish purple house key/silver house 

key/small silver fourwheeldrive metal 

key chain; aMitsubishi car key with two 

house keys, apadlock key; and asmall 

red St Laurent Paris foldover wallet. 

The following property is waiting to 

be claimed:Ayellow wallet (Kaiapoi). 

Our streets need to be 

safe for older people 

By JOANNE GUMBRELL, chairwomanof the 

WaimakaririAgefriendly Advisory Group 

We allwalk along the streetsinour 

towns. At our August Waimakariri Agefriendly 

AdvisoryGroupmeeting, Mike 

fromthe Policyand StrategyUnitatthe 

Waimakariri DistrictCounciltalked to 

us about street signage andbylaws. 

He described thecare taken to get 

thisright. Thereisinformation on the 

council website. 

We made comment aboutcourtesy 

crossings, theones we see in various 

places aroundour towns, witharaised 

areaand sometimes aprotected 

stopping place in themiddle of the 

road. 

The RoadCode says the only 

crossings where driversmuststop for 

pedestriansare zebra crossings. On 

courtesy crossings, drivers haverightof 

way. 

We have written to the council 

suggesting thatsignage be putonthe 

footpath stating thatdrivers have right 

of way. 

We also appreciate that some drivers 

do stop outofkindness, but it is not the 

law. 

The one at theroundaboutnear the 

cornerofAshley andBlackett streetsin 

Rangiora is one to look outfor. 

Ihear comments about signsoutside 

shops in ourtowns,too, as well as 

stands of goods. 

These add colour and cheerfulnessto 

the streets, but arenot goodfor 

pedestrians, particularlyfor people 

who finditdifficulttoget around. 

Twenty percent of peoplein 

Waimakaririare agedover 65 and this 

is predicted to increase. 

Thatwill bringagreaterneed for 

hazardfreepavements, with more 

mobility scooters, walking frames and 

sticks. Ourstreetsneed to be safefor 

them. 

The council is resisting the 

introductionofescooters,for which I 

breatheasighofrelief. 

Did youknow thataswell as the 

Covid19 tracing app on cellphones, the 

council hasa“Snap,Send, Solve”one 

which is useful if you comeacross 

anythingyou would likethe council to 

knowabout? 

How to do thisisonthe council website. 

Ilive in thecountryand canuse this 

to let themknow aboutpotholes on the 

road. 

Haere oraHaere pai (Go with 

wellness,gowithcare). 

Littering is out of control 

Dear Editor, 

As an earlymorning cyclist around 

the Rangiora district, Ican’t help but 

notice the everincreasing deposits of 

litter lining our streets, with cans, 

bottles and fastfood wrappings and 

containers. 

Ithink we know alot of this is 

thrown out from low slung, noisy 

vehicles driven by antisocial braindead 

hoods, but also some others. 

My biggest concern is the lack of 

pride by alarge proportion of 

Rangiora residents, who simply don’t 

notice, don’t want to notice, are shortsighted, 

or just too plain lazy to pick 

up litter deposited near or outside 

their home. 

Yesterday, Inoticed achap on High 

Street line trimming his grass berm, 

and finding atin can in the grass. He 

slung it into the gutter to join the glass 

bottle already there. 

Ipick up alot of litter as Icycle, but 

to assist home owners with failing 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR 

eyesight, Ioften deposit bottles and 

cans near their letterbox. Don’t thank 

me, I’m happy to do this. 

The other disappointment is the 

difficulty of some owners knowing 

what is rubbish, and what is 

recyclable. 

From May to July, the Waimakariri 

District Council had to send 200 

truckloads of recycling to the dump, 

costing ratepayers $122,700, because 

homeowners were too darned lazy to 

sort their waste correctly. 

Best to be beware. The council may 

be checking your bins to ensure you 

are recycling correctly, or you may be 

left with afull bin. 

Please start taking pride in 

Rangiora, and in particular, your area, 

Yours, 

John Carter 

Rangiora 

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9 

‘Iamanything but complacent’ 

PrimeMinisterJacindaArdern talks to Mike Houlahan 

about her threeyears in office, and stressesthather 

party willbefighting for every single vote. 

On average, most governments 

canexpecttodeal with one major 

crisis aterm. 

WhenJacinda Ardern became 

primeminister three years ago, 

one of her first challenges was 

dealingwith the discoveryofthe 

cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. 

Arollingmaul of disasters has 

followed,from the March 15 

terror attacktothe eruption of 

Whakaari/White Island, and now 

the ongoing battleagainstCovid 

19. 

‘‘You can’t reallyprepare for 

thatrange of challenges, but in 

someways you can,’’ she says. 

‘‘One of the thingsthat we were 

challenged on, priortohaving 

these laterevents,was ourquite 

aggressive focus on adheringto 

the Budgetresponsibility rules 

and getting our debtdown, and I 

stand by that. 

‘‘That has meantthat we have 

beeninabetter position than 

mosteconomies we compare 

ourselves to goinginto the 

pandemic, and it has given us the 

abilitytomake sure we are 

investing in people, looking after 

their welfare and needs, and that 

has put us in astrong position to 

comeout the other sideafter the 

rebuild.’’ 

As with everyelection, 

economic management willbea 

major point of debate,and in the 

space of afew months Ms 

Ardern’sGovernmenthas surged 

LEADER INTERVIEW 

from sound debtmanagement 

principles to racking up 

enormousloans to cover the cost 

of the pandemic response. 

Labour, likeall parties, will 

likelyfind therepayment 

requirements on thatdebt a 

handbrakeonits spending 

ambitions should it be in 

government after the election. 

Ms Ardernsaid Labour 

believed in incrementalchange 

and carriedthat slow but steady 

philosophy overtodebt 

repayment, so the deficit should 

not be abarrier to secondterm 

initiatives. 

‘‘There is adifference between 

us and the Opposition, whichis 

that we are willing to bring debt 

down overalongerperiod of 

time, but through investmentin 

training and education and job 

creation, as opposedtosetting 

debt targets that will mean 

austerity measures. 

‘‘Our debt repayment planwas 

set out in the Budgetand 

demonstrates thattakingitover a 

longerperiodoftime,with 

careful management,meansthat 

you wouldn’t have that level of 

cuts at all.’’ 

Ms Ardern and Finance 

Minister Grant Robertson have 

been at the forefront of the 

Government’s response to the 

Covid19 outbreak. 

With soaring poll ratings,Ms 

Ardern is able to run for reelection 

as the frontrunner, but 

she laughedwhen it was 

suggested this was her election to 

lose. 

‘‘Iamanythingbut complacent. 

‘‘Maybe Ihave been around 

politics too long;maybeitisjust 

in my nature, but Iamalways 

inclined to anticipate what could 

go wrong. 

‘‘Noone predicted 2017 and I 

have been around politics along 

time: We should neverbe 

complacentand we shouldwin 

every single vote, not justright up 

to the pollingdate but beyond.’’ 

From the moment apartyis 

elected, the process of having to 

maintain people’s support starts, 

she says. ‘‘I think there is nothing 

worse than politicians taking for 

grantedthe support thatthey 

have.’’ 

Jacinda Ardern ... ‘‘I think there 

is nothing worse than politicians 

taking for granted the support that 

they have.’’ 

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‘Ihave no problem making decisions’ 

National leader Judith Collinstalks 

to Mike Houlahanabout takingthe 

reinsofthe party, and how she 

hopes to revive its flagging fortunes. 

LEADER INTERVIEW 

Judith Collins may be new to the hot seat, 

but there is little to suggest she is not 

firmly in charge. 

‘‘I haveenjoyed it because Ihave no 

problem making decisions,’’ she says. 

‘‘Ultimately, what Iknow our team 

needs to haveinthe National Party, is for 

all MPs and staff to know what the 

decision is, theyneed to knowthat it is 

the bestdecision that can be madeatthat 

time, and then theyneed to get on and 

implement thatdecision —and that 

makes it alot easier for people. 

‘‘One of the strengths that Ibring, apart 

fromsome years of experiencein 

opposition and government, but also in 

the private sector, is that Idotrust my 

own decisionmaking ability and Ican 

instil confidence in people because Ican 

makedecisions.’’ 

At the beginning of 2020,National was 

led by SimonBridges, who,despite 

polling low in terms of personal 

popularity, had kept the party vote at a 

level where it was arealistic contender 

in thisyear’selection. 

However, Covid19 infected National’s 

polling numbers, and aslump was 

followed soon afterbyadumping of Mr 

Bridges in favour of Todd Muller. 

Ms Collins thentook over, with her 

earliest policy announcements around 

infrastructure —asubjectofintense 

interest inthe SouthIsland. 

She panned the government over its 

‘‘shovelready’’ projectiniatitive. 

‘‘They have failed to deliver on them. 

Some of it has beenannounced, but a 

whole lot of themhaven’tbeen.’’ 

Ms Collinsisequally dismissive of the 

Government’s response to the 

threatened closureofthe Tiwai Point 

aluminium smelter. 

‘‘So far we have seen nothingexcept 

for something aboutaforced hydro 

scheme which sounds mindbogglingly 

expensive and would putupthe price of 

power by quitealot. 

‘‘We are very much thinkingabout the 

people down there and the situation,but 

we are also very aware thatyou cannot 

The Widest Music Variety 

be held hostage by abig international 

firm.’’ 

Policy announcements have been 

scarce so far fromMsCollins —noreal 

surprise given herunexpectedascent to 

the leadership and the earliness in the 

election campaign. 

However, she did say that the series of 

positionpapers whichNational released 

whileled by Mr Bridges were avaluable 

pieceofwork —they had beenremoved 

from the party website but have since 

been reinstated. 

‘‘Obviously policies need to change 

because of changing circumstances, but 

discussion documents are stillrelevant. 

We’restillairing the issues.’’ 

One policyMsCollins is adamant about 

is her stance on Covid19. 

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ever wonders 

what Ithink, and 

for some people 

that is utterly 

refreshing at the 

moment.’’ 

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‘‘Itisvery important that we havea 

zerotolerance, and Ihave azero 

tolerance towards Covid19,’’ she said. 

‘‘But it is also important thatwhere we 

can bring people in who should behere, 

thatwecan quarantinethem and have 

confidenceinthat quarantine process.’’ 

Through her extensive careerasa 

senior MP and cabinet minister, Ms 

Collins has revelled in her nononsense 

approach —sometimes to her detriment. 

‘‘Nobodyever wonders what Ithink, 

and for somepeople that is utterly 

refreshing at the moment. 

‘‘They are sick of beingtold, 

patronised, and treated like they are 

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Shortfall ... Ashortage of veterinarians is creating concern in the industry. 

Border ruleslead 

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By SALLY RAE 

Border restrictions are affectingthe 

availability of veterinarians. 

Already on the longterm skills 

shortage list, there is apotential 

shortfall of about 200 to 220. 

The figureisthe resultofaquick 

survey of New ZealandVeterinary 

Association members that showed 

companionanimal vets werethe 

greatest need, followed by mixedpractice, 

large animal and then equine, 

the NewZealand Veterinary 

Association’s chief veterinary officer, 

HelenBeattie, says. 

The association is working with the 

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)to 

try to find asolutionand is waiting to 

hear back from either MPI or the 

Ministry of Business, Innovationand 

Employment with the next steps, Dr 

Beattie says. 

Concerns are being heard‘‘right 

across the profession’’. 

Priorto‘‘highly specialist’’ 

veterinarians being added to 

Immigration New Zealand’s website, on 

the basis they might meetthe criteria for 

shorttermcritical workers, Massey 

University is concerned that the longterm 

effectwill be significant if 

specialist veterinarians are not 

available to provide training. 

In the professionitself, it is difficultto 

prioritise the gaps and the veterinary 

associationsuggeststhat howevermany 

couldbenegotiated to comeinto New 

Zealand, distributionneedstobebased 

on the ratio of the shortages. 

Dr Beattie saysthe effect of not having 

thosevets is significant for those left in 

the profession. 

Stress and the human welfare impact 

of the shortage wasaprimary concern 

forassociation, and that was highlighted 

in the survey. 

Therewas also the animal welfare 

aspect. 

Vets are key consultantsinanimal 

health and welfare, providingasupport 

networktofarmers. 

It is not just animal health they 

discuss onfarm. They also provide 

emotional help, she says. 

The professionisalso apassive 

biosecurity surveillancenetwork, with 

food safetyacritical part of the country’s 

primary industries. 

Dr Beattie saysshe does not believe 

anyone is beingpurposely obstructive; 

the association understands the 

implications of the global pandemic. 

MPI had been helpful and the associationwouldcontinue 

to work withit. 

Dr Helen Beattie 

PHOTO: FILE 

Agriculture Minister Damien 

O’Connorhas been toldthe shortage is a 

legitimate need,while the association 

alsounderstands the Government is 

faced with making decisions for other 

industries. 

Training programmes are available in 

other areasofthe agricultural industry, 

but that is not possible in the veterinary 

profession. 

‘‘It’s not easy to repurpose airline 

pilots into veterinarians in less than five 

years,’’ she says. 

Federated Farmers employment 

spokesman ChrisLewis says the 

veterinary shortfall contributesto 

growing issuesfor the agricultural 

industry, from ashortage of experienced 

dairy staff, agricultural contractors and 

shearers —all industries that rely 

heavily on labourfrom overseas. 

Federated Farmers believes those 

workers present no greaterrisk ‘‘than 

any other party crossing the border’’, 

providedcorrect procedures are 

followed. 

‘‘These workers are all highlyaware 

that any breach of visa requirements 

wouldend their employment and 

jeopardise any futurechance of 

employment in New Zealand,’’hesays. 

Immigration New Zealand has 

previously said it understands the effect 

border restrictionsare having on some 

sectors, and the bar for exemptionsisset 

hightohelp contain the disease and 

protect the healthofpeoplealready in 

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The Rangiora Light and Sound 

Festival in VictoriaPark will now 

run from September 23 to 26, and 

it will be followed on Sunday, 

September 27, by the Rangiora 

Colour Festival. 

Spokesman KarlHorwarth 

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planned for this week, will roll 

overtonext week, after the 

announcement by Prime 

Minister JacindaArdern that 

level 2will continue outsideof 

Auckland for at least another 

week. 

If level1fails to materialise by 

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transferred to October. 

‘‘I do not wanttopostpone 

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do, we want to reschedule as 

quickly as possible,’’ Karl says. 

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popularBotanic Delights 

Festival in Christchurch,and is 

aimed at liftingspirits for people 

wearied by the disruptionof 

Covid19. 

Overfour nights, Victoria Park 

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lights, interactive lighting 

displays, and smokeand bubble 

machines. 

It all culminates in aspecial 

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light displays, music from local 

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Desire cafe, CompassFMand the 

North Canterbury News. 

Music, foodtrucks, and some 

additional light installations 

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MainPower North Canterbury 

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Dedicated volunteers ... Weka Pass Railway volunteers, from left, Peter Gibson, Mike 

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undertakings of the Weka Pass Railway 

in recent decades, and willculminate in 

a52metrecarriage maintenance depot 

and storage shed. 

The shed, currently being built, will 

make it easier to work on projects, as 

well as providevaluable storage to 

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capacity of the heritage train is capped 

at 113 passengers, with threecarriages 

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‘‘Themore carriages we can restore, 

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‘‘When people think of the Weka Pass 

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of their visit riding in our equally 

important 1930s carriages.’’ 

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project, the sooneritcan be completed 

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The Waimakariri District 

Council is building acycle 

connection fromthe bridge, 

running along the western 

side of Main North Road 

throughtothe Vickery Street/ 

Williams Street intersection. 

Where the cycleway goes 

beyond the intersection is 

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after Peraki St residents 

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Carnival plans proceed 

Kaiapoi is pressing ahead with plans 

for its biggest ever Christmas carnival. 

The Kaiapoi Promotions 

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Christmas Carnival and Santa Parade 

on Saturday, December 5, subject to 

the region’s Covid19 alert level status, 

chairman Martin Pinkham says. 

‘‘There is still some doubt that it can 

be held. We would like to thank the 

sponsors, suppliers, and participants 

for continuing their support, and being 

so flexible as we head to the major 

event of the Kaiapoi social calendar.’’ 

Interest in the event has been 

strong, with the Christchurch Santa 

Parade having already been cancelled 

because of Covid19, and with Kaiapoi 

being first out of the blocks ahead of 

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Rangiora (December 13) and Oxford 

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Springisinthe air and 

Kaiapoi is set to celebrate. 

The annualAll Together 

Kaiapoi (ATK) Spring 

Festival begins on Monday 

and will run untilSunday, 

September 27, when the town 

comes together for its Partyin 

the Park. 

ATK project coordinator 

Linda Dunbar says22local 

retailers are participating in 

a‘‘springthemed’’ business 

windowdisplay competition, 

with prizesupfor grabs. 

All ages can get involved 

with the ‘‘spring chicken’’ 

treasure hunt,whichwill run 

from Monday untilthe end of 

the school holidays. 

Entry formscan be 

collected from Kaiapoi Paper 

Plus. 

ATK willalso be putting 

together alargefloral display 

on Williams St using donated 

flowersand foliage from 

students of the three local 

primaryschools, as well as the 

giftingofdaffodil ‘‘chocolate 

pops’’ and fresh flowers 

during the spring festival 

week. 

The Williams Street bridge 

will once againbedecorated 

for the occasion thanks to the 

KaiapoiMenz Shed and their 

creative work withwooden 

daffodils. 

The festival is being 

sponsored by Easylawn and 

KaiapoiPaper Plus,Linda 

says. 

Party in the Park will be 

held at TrousselotPark on 

Sunday,September 27, from 

11.30amto2.30pm, and is 

being sponsored by The Lion 

Foundation. 

There willbefood and 

market stalls, alive band, 

rafflesand loadsof 

entertainment, including 

Pedalmania,aphoto booth, 

Boating in the park ... EdieBarber and her younger cousin Willow 

Henson enjoy an Aqua Boat during lastyear’sParty in the Park. PHOTO:FILE 

bouncy castle, face painting, 

the FlipOut Airtrack,pony 

rides, amobile farm,bumper 

boats, water walkers,and 

dressedup characters. 

Whileitisafree event, 

donationstoAll Together 

Kaiapoi will be welcome. 

Party in the Park is subject 

to the region returning to 

alert level 1. Keep an eye on 

North CanterburyNews and 

the All Together Kaiapoi page 

on Facebook. 

Second bid to mark quake milestone 

The Widest 

Music Variety 

Kaiapoi will try again to mark 10 years 

sincethe September 2010 earthquake in 

stylenext week. 

All Together Kaiapoi(ATK) originally 

planned to holdastreet festival in Raven 

Quay on September4asadistrictwide 

celebrationtoremember the 

7.1magnitude earthquake and reflect on 

how much the Waimakariri district has 

changed. 

But alert level 2meant the festival had 

to be postponeduntil Friday, September 

25. 

ATK coordinator Linda Dunbarsays 

the event remains subjecttothe region’s 

alertlevelstatus.Watchthe North 

Canterbury News and the All Together 

Kaiapoi page on Facebook for updates. 

The free event will be held from5pm to 

8pm, with live entertainment from The 

AllinDrive Band,thanks to sponsor 

HarcourtsFour Seasons. 

MiscoJoinery is sponsoring Adam 

Allsorts and the Highly Flammable 

professional fire dancers,Lindasays. 

‘‘Thekids(and kids at heart) will enjoy 

Adam Allsorts the clown, who willbe 

roving aroundthe crowd showing off some 

very impressive circus tricks, as well as 

balloontwisting.’’ 

The fire dancerswill delight the crowd 

from 6pm to 8pm,using avariety of props. 

Silverstream Subdivision Kaiapoiis 

sponsoring aKids Circus Glow Zone 

wherecircus instructors will be teaching a 

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Other roving entertainment will include 

humandisco balls, Mirrorman & 

Mirrormaiden, adressedupstilt walker, 

andliving statueColombina. 

Josh Grimaldiwill also be performing 

his famous magic showat6.15pm, with the 

entertainment sponsored by Blackwell’s 

DepartmentStore, Waimakariri District 

Creative Communities NZ and the Kaiapoi 

Club. 

About 15 foodvendors havebeen 

confirmed,along with marketstalls. 

Blackwell’s Department Store and Craze 

Boutique willstay open late. 

AlargeLED screen slideshow will 

presentreflections from thelast 10 years 

and afireworksdisplay, sponsoredby 

Smith Crane &Construction and The 

Waimakariri ArtsTrust, will round outthe 

eveningat8pm. 

In addition to the above sponsors, the 

event is supportedbyVisit Waimakariri, 

the Waimakariri DistrictCouncil, Wilson 

TrafficManagement, the KaiapoiTuahiwi 

Community Board,Larsen SignStudio, 

Paper PlusKaiapoi, Acropolis Wedding 

and Event Decor Hire, Corcoran French 

and Wentworth Carrying. 

The Kane Shield swimming competition 

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of level2.The All Together Kaiapoipage 

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of work and home more comfortable. 

The Hurunui District Council is also 

carrying out many renovations and 

improvements to its own buildings for 

similar reasons. 

Stronger, warmer, more modern and 

uptodate facilities, with improved 

accessibility, all make life easier. 

Some examples of renovation 

upgrades are: 

Insulation 

Addinginsulation to your home or 

workplace enables heat generated 

within the home (through wood burners, 

heat pumps and so on), as well as that 

collectedthrough solar gain (for 

example, north facing windows) to stay 

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fluctuations. Insulated buildings will 

hold heat (or cool in summer) and will 

not be affected by the weather as much. 

Awellinsulated house on asunny day 

with large northfacingwindows will 

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much, or any, heating in the evening. 

Insulation can be in the form of wall, 

ceiling and floor blanket or other solid 

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not in aceiling or timber floor. 

Another option is to insulate your 

windows by double glazing or using 

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Doubleglazing is now fitted in most 

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effective way of improving the comfort of 

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done by someone who knows how to 

make the new windows weathertight. 

Ventilation also plays akey part in a 

warm home, including extractionofthe 

cooking fumes or moist air from kitchens 

and bathrooms. 

The council is also upgrading many of 

its social housing units for these 

reasons, and to comply with Healthy 

Homes standards. This has included 

ceiling and floor insulation and 

moisture barriers on the ground. 

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Renovating your building to make it 

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Older showers tendtobesmall, whereas 

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Largerdoorways and corridors make 

movement around the house easier. Even 

changing the door hardware from knobs to 

handles is an easy, effective upgrade. 

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Modernisation 

Modernisation is oftenone of the main 

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demand in 2020. 

Abuilding consent is not required for a 

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The council is also modernisingsome of 

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audiovisual facilitiesinhalls, generator 

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Manyolder homes and business 

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The toolate renovation! 

If water is dripping through the ceiling 

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critical areasneed to be checked 

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flashings,flat roofs, chimney flues, 

woodburnerfire boxes, upperlevel decks 

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The muchanticipatedRangioraservice 

centre refurbishment is finally under way. 

Work began last week on the $2.5 million 

upgrade of the Waimakariri DistrictCouncil’s 

main building in Rangiora, withseveral 

council staff now workingfrom temporary 

locations aroundthe Rangiora town centre. 

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Abid to level the playing fieldfor 

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building materials for theirclients 

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It was launched in Canterbury in 

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power’’. 

The small guy’sonly option was 

labour costs, and when that 

happened, there werenowinners, 

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surveying, accounting and legal.’’ 

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not have to pay ongoing annualfees 

to get thebenefitofmembers.’’ 

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Annual spring fair 

The annual Rangiora 

Presbyterian Church fair 

will be held on October 10, 

from 10am to 2pm, at the 

corner of King and High 

streets. Enjoy alight lunch, 

including soup and buns, a 

sausage sizzle, tea and 

coffee. There will be 

preserves, garden plants, 

books and jigsaws, baking, 

outside stalls and fun 

activities. 

Christchurch Stamp Club 

The Christchurch Stamp 

Club holds meetings every 

third Friday of the month. 

It’s abuy, sell and 

exchange. Call Arch on 

(027) 721 1045 for details. 

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 7 

must be with an adult. 

Running time, with 

interval, is 140 minutes. 

Tickets: $15, plus abooking 

fee. Afamily of four is $55 

plus abooking fee. Tickets 

are available at Town 

Hall Cinemas, over the 

counter or online at: 

townhallcinemas.co.nz/ 

liveshows. 

Upcycling showcased 

Local arts collective 

The Nest and other 

creative folk will 

showcase their arts and 

crafts at the TimeBank 

Hurunui Repurpose & 

Repair Expo, on 

Saturday, September 26, 

from 12.30pm to 4.30pm at 

the Amberley Domain. 

The expo is about sharing 

ways to look after and 

transform objects and 

materials, to save 

resources and reduce 

waste. Creative Junk will 

run achildren’s 

workshop, and repairers 

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sharpening and mending 

services for tools, 

machinery, bikes, clothes, 

household items, etc. 

Come along to learn, 

discuss, watch 

demonstrations and view 

documentaries. Entry is 

$5 per person; children 

are free. Refreshments 

are included. (A small 

koha for the workshop 

would be appreciated). 

Follow TimeBank 

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updates. Contact: (03) 

314 3406 or (027) 524 7332, 

or send an email to 

tbhlearningexchange@ 

gmail.com. 

Council explores 

management of 

coastal hazards 


Coastal hazards are under the spotlight in the 

Hurunui District. 

Meetings will be held with six coastal 

communities to exchange information and 

views on hazards. 

Council chief executive Hamish Dobbie says 

it will be achance for the council to share what 

it learned about coastal hazards and to ask the 

communities what they know, what they want to 

know, and the approach they would like to take. 

“A plan for the future can then begin.” 

Mr Dobbie says some information has been 

put together with consultants to help explore 

potential scenarios. 

‘‘What is important now is to work closely with 

our coastal communities to find out their 

concerns, needs and wishes.” 

The evening meetings for invited residents 

will take place at Amberley Beach, Leithfeld 

Beach, Gore Bay, Motunau, and Claverley Flat/ 

Conway Flat. 

“There is no knowledge like local knowledge, 

when it comes to working through this puzzle of 

coastal hazards,” Mr Dobbie says. 

He says there is no one solution, but it is 

important to look at the options. “At the moment 

we are engaging with our communities on our 

shared knowledge of coastal hazards, so we can 

work out what to do next. It’s really important 

every voice is heard.” 

The council has the legal responsibility to 

manage risks from natural hazards. It says 

community input is crucial and it will work at 

the pace of those who live on the coast. “There 

is no hurry for this. We are working on amultigenerational 

plan. We want to do this once and 

do it right.” 

After initial meetings, there will be followup 

conversations with coastal communities. 

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‘‘We see ahuge benefit in 

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It provides people with the 

opportunity to reconnect 

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‘‘The funds raised from the 

Waiau Pig Hunt will be put 

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toward the school’s 

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‘‘This community pool is a 

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Trust takes ‘whole 

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By DAVID HILL 

Agroup of Waimakariri farmers hopes to 

lead farminginto the next generation. 

The Waimakariri NextGeneration 

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Primary Industries sustainablefood and 

fibre futures funding for athreeyear trial, 

which trustee Sam SpencerBower says 

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The project will investigate and trial 

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‘‘Our current farm environmentplans 

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leaching, but this will bring together all of 

the aspectsthat we consider on adaytoday 

basislike our staff wellbeing, animal 

welfare, biosecurity and profitability, 

along with futureconsiderations such as 

greenhouse gases and biodiversity. 

‘‘We’re trying to frontfoot the issues and 

be proactive whilst ensuring farm viability 

is at the centreofall thatwedo.’’ 

The project will be managedbyland and 

water management consultants Water 

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Environment Canterbury (ECan), 

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Ballance AgriNutrients haveall signed up 

to support the project. 

The trustalso planstoworkwith the 

Waimakariri ZoneCommitteeasit 

continues to develop local catchment 

plans,Sam says. 

The trustwas established nearly two 

years agotobring interested parties 

together ‘‘to collectively explore amore 

workable outcome’’ forPlan Change 7to 

ECan’sland and water regional plan. 

Around120 local farming families are 

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RURAL LIFE 


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Covid torpedoes the staging 

of anniversary Selwyn show 

Covid19 hasclaimedanother Canterbury 

A&P show. 

The Ellesmere A&P Association 

committee has decided to cancel the 2020 

Selwyn Spring Show, whichwouldhave 

marked the association’s 150th 

anniversary, because of the uncertainty 

around Covid19. 

It now plans to celebrate 150 years on 

October 16, 2021. 

“The association hadbeen really 

positive duringthe more relaxed Covid19 

levels that the show could carryon,’’ 

presidentAndrewBenny says. 

‘‘However, with the second wave having 

arrived and theextended level2 

restriction period, it has now made 

holding the 2020 show untenable. 

‘‘Theupsideisweare really well 

prepared for an even bettercelebration in 

2021 –hopefully restrictionfree.” 

The 150th year celebrations began with 

the cuttingofananniversary cake by the 

threepatronsatagathering of past 

presidents in July. 

The committeehad planned to holdan 

anniversary dinner at the Leeston 

Showgrounds in the week leading up to the 

show. 

This year’s show themewas ‘‘Our 

Heritage, Our Future’’, withvintage 

displays and special show classes planned. 

‘‘Theassociation wouldlike to thank its 

members, sponsors, exhibitors, judges and 

stewards for their patience and support,’’ 

Mr Benny says. 

The Ellesmere Historical Society, 

Selwyn HeritageCentre, the Ellesmere 

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Season opener ... Mayor Dan Gordon celebrates the opening of the Rangiora Croquet 

Club’s season. 

PHOTO:HOWARD PETTIGREW 

Mallet in hand, mayor 

kicks off fresh season 

Thenew Rangiora Croquet Club season 

wasopened lastSaturday. 

Theclub,whichwas in recess just five 

years ago,today has amembershipof48. 

It lost its facility at the Rangiora 

Bowling Clubin2000. However, withthe 

help of thecouncilitnow has anew 

facility on River Road. It is theenvy of 

many other Canterbury croquetclubs. 

Croquet is one of Rangiora’s oldest 

sports, withits origindating to about1900. 

It wasplayedonthe lawn of theAnglican 

Vicarage. 

Theclub wasformed in 1904, fiveyears 

CROQUET 

before the Rangiora Cricket Club, which 

is one of New Zealand’soldestcricket 

clubs. 

Last season’s success included the 

winningoffourCanterbury titles. 

Theclub also won theCanterbury 

AssociationsMillenniumCup for the most 

successinprovincial competition, with 

thejewelinthe crown being North 

CanterburySport and Recreation’sClub 

of theYear titleatits annual awards. 

Funding for sports groups 

Funding from SportsNZ is helping 

Hurunui district sports clubs and groups 

enjoy their pastimes. 

The most recentround of funding from 

the SportsNZ Rural Travel Fund resulted 

in $9500goingto12district clubs and 

groups. 

The Hurunui HockeyClub is one 

beneficiary, receiving $925 to help fund 

travel for playerstoand fromtraining and 

games in Christchurch. 

There are six players at the club who 

playinChristchurch competitions but 

need transport at different times, 

depending on when their own training and 

games take place. 

Lourdes MonesCazon is alocal mother 

withchildren involved in the club, and 

plays abig part in helping organise the 

teams. ‘‘My husband and Ihave sevenkids, 

and last yearall of them were playing 

sports, four of them in town.Weended up 

using 2400 litresofpetrol in one season.’’ 

The SportsNZ fundingallows for $154 

per player, to cover someofthe trips. 

‘‘Everything counts, we are very grateful.’’ 

Other groupstoreceivefundingwere: 

Stickingwith it ... Five of the playerswho 

represented the Hurunuiand Rangiora hockey 

clubsinthe Canterbury competition this 

winter. They attendedthe recent prizegivingat 

the Hurunuiclub. Dustin Wright, trophy in 

hand,was named themost promising junior. 

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Hanmer Springs Swimming Club($1325); 

Hanmer Springs Tennis Club($625), 

Hurunui Rangers Football Club ($2125), 

Hurunui RugbyFootball Club($2250), and 

the Waiau NetballClub ($500). 

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Reflections on a 

Covid-hit season 

By LINDSAY KERR 

Like all other sport in North Canterbury, 

rugby did not escape the ugly reality of 

Covid 19. 

The season’s curtailment was not 

without positive elements. It featured a 

oneround premier competition that was 

hailed by many as an outstanding success. 

In recent seasons North Canterbury has 

become accustomed to an amalgamated 

competition with neighbours Ellesmere 

and Mid Canterbury, before asingleround 

local competition. 

When agreement was made to combine, 

the local senior competition was struggling 

for numbers and teams. 

To be invitedinto this new format was 

perhaps arescue. However, since the 

original combined competition began, 

North Canterburyhas increased 

representation to seven teams, with eight 

in the local competition. 

Perhaps the first Covid punishment this 

season was the canning of the combined 

competition. But was it? 

When we came out of lockdown there 

was time for aoneroundlocal 

competition. Players were by this time 

thirsting for competition —and what a 

great competition it proved to be. 

Yes, GlenmarkCheviotmaintained its 

unbeaten record going back to May 2018, 

but invariably all games were tight. 

It is also notable that Ohoka, which 

eventually finished seventh, held the 

North Canterburyjuggernaut to adraw. 

The future is now up for review by the 

North Canterburysub union. 

SPORTS RESULTS 

AmberleySmallbore RifleClub 

September 7: KQuigley 100.8, GWright 99.6,K 

Brown99.6,CRhodes 98.4,HHenderson97.5,M 

Parker92.1,WParker 91.2,OMitchell 91.2,BParker 

87.0. 

Rangiora Bridge 

PocockPairs: N/S: JanineTyler/JohnMcKenzie1, 

DesSteere/VeronicaHall 2, Colleen Adam/Heather 

Waldron 3. E/W: Gaynor Hurford/Robin Hassall 1, 

Frances McDowell/WarwickWyatt 2, DawnSimpson/ 

Linda Hanham3. 

RimuPairs: N/S:AntLilley/Gail Hallams 1,Helen 

Thornburgh/Liz Partridge 2,DavidRainey/David 

McRae3.E/W:Judith McIntyre/Beverley Brain 1, 

Robin Hassall/DawnSimpson 2, Derek Wilson/Judy 

Hayton 3. 

Monday Evening:N/S:AnneBagrie/Kate 

Whitehead 1,Annette Caldwell/Gail Dunlop 2,Denis 

Milne/GerardMcCrea3.E/W:Liz Calder/Lindsay 

Sigglekow1.Marilyn Eliet/AlisonHowie 2.Noel 

Langdon/Gavin Dunnett 3. 

WednesdayPremierPairs:N/S:DavidRainey/ 

BabsMerel deVisser1.CaroleAnderson/KevinKuch 

2. Jill Amer/Hilary Lakeman 3. E/W: Ken Johns/Jack 

Lyons 1. David McRae/Fern McRea 2Nancy Harris/ 

Maggie Johnston3. 

RUGBY 

Does the new status quo remain, but 

with two rounds and finals? Do we bring 

back the combined competition or 

combine with Ellesmere only, who, like 

North Canterbury, form part of a 

Canterbury Country sub unions 

framework? Questions are also timely for 

the CanterburyCountry representative 

programme. For some time, this calendar 

has become largely irrelevant and, in 2019, 

it was nonexistent. 

Added to this quandary is little 

representation of country players in 

Canterbury teams. 

Such asituation has not been helped by 

many of the better players being 

approached by metro clubs. This has 

created aculture in which players now 

believe that if they want to be recognised 

by Canterbury, they need to move into the 

Metro competition. 

Canterbury Country has along history of 

providing many players for Canterbury 

and All Blacks teams. 

However, this is now along time ago. 

Arecent announcement by the New 

Zealand Rugby Union that it intends to 

review the Heartland competition signals 

apossible opportunity to solve the 

Canterbury Country representative 

programme. 

This competition has become 

unsustainable and, if regionalised in a 

fashion similar to cricket’s Hawke Cup 

competition, aCanterbury Country team 

would fit nicely into any equation. 

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LynleyEarl712;JennyCroft71, 3. 

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Trevor Newble+72;Karl Rollinson+6(c/b) 3. 

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KatePercy,AdeleWilshire,equal2,72. Men’sSenior: 

Ron McPhail; Intermediate: Roger Hornblow; 

Junior: KevinGussette;Presidents: Bruce Mills. 

Best Nett:Kevin Gussette 68,1;Ash Genet, Jason 

Murray 70,equal 2. Ninehole (Putting):GarryReid 

15; ValCrooks, Dave Edwards 16,equal 2. Men’s Mid 

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33 

Rangiorasides hunt 

forfinals positions 

HOCKEY 

Acoupleofweeks without competition 

gamesdid the Rangiora HockeyClub’s 

Division 1men’s side no favours. It was out 

of sorts against astrong Carlton Redcliffs 

team,sufferingits worst result this season. 

In contrast, the Division 3men played a 

top game, trouncing topofthetable 

Southern United 40. 

The Rangiorawomen’s Division 1, 2and 

3teams all sufferedweekenddefeats, 

though the Division 3side played well in 

its doubleheader against the top two 

teamsinthe grade. 

The RangioraAllsortsmidweek men’s 

team played arguablyits best game of the 

season in an unlucky 32 loss to University 

Alumni, ateam which beat them 110 in 

round1. 

The RangioraHurunui midweek 

women’s team continuesits winning ways 

of late withatight 21 win against 

HinemoaKaiapoi Totara. 

In theother localderby of the round, the 

Rangiora PlatinumAgirls’team beat its 

Hinemoa Kaiapoi counterparts 21, 

ensuringitcompletes the roundrobinin 

4th,readyfor asemi final against top 

qualifier HSOB/Burnside. 

In fact, all Rangiora Hockey Club’s 

Platinum teams secured wins heading into 

the semifinals. 

In junior grades,nothing can stop the 

Rangiora Rabbits ministicksgirls 

juggernaut. While nobody is keeping 

official score, the Rabbits have scored 

more than 80 goals, and conceded fewer 

than 5through the season. 

The other mini sticks girls’team is also 

doingwell,this week securing a62 victory 

over aHarewood team.The Roadsters 

Mini Sticks boysteam has recentlybeen 

put into the top grade after astring of wins 

and now finds itselfstruggling against 

some tougher opposition.The side continues 

to improveand never gives up. 

Results 

Division 1Men: RangioraCBK 1(Liam Gray 1) lost 

to Carlton Redcliffs 7. Women:RangioraCBK 2 

(Veronica Hay 2) losttoSouthern United 3. MVP: 

Veronica Hay. 

Division 2Women: Rangiora 1(GraceMitchell 1) 

lost to Southern United/Avon 5. MVP:Sarah 

Hinchley GK. 

Division 3: Men Rangiora 4(Mike Roberts 2, Nick 

Ward1,Tim Smit 1) beat SouthernUnited 0. 

Women:Rangiora 0lost to Marist Green 2. MVP: 

Eira BeverleyStone GK. 

Rangiora 2(Maddi Plimmer1,Annie Robertson 1) 

lost to MaristWhite3.MVP: Maddi Plimmer. 

MidWeekOpen Men: RangioraAllsorts 2(Jon 

Green1,CraigGeorge 1) lost to University of 

Canterbury Alumni3.Women:RangioraHurunui 2 

(VikiHolland1,Annabel Harris 1) beat Hinemoa 

Kaiapoi Totara 1. MVP:Stacey Flay. 

In possession ... Kalyn Thomas, who plays 

for the Division 2Rangiora women’s team, in 

action against Southern United/Avon. 


Platinum Men: RangioraA5(Theovan Dorp 2, 

CalebOrchard 1, Patrick Green 1, Loock Odendall 

1) beatHornby Dragons0.MVP: Theovan Dorp. 

Rangiora B8(JacksonHill4,James Clark 2, 

Harrison Forbes1,Michael Planner1)beat 

HarewoodTwo 0. PlatinumWomen: Rangiora A2 

(Kaylee McDonald 2) beatHinemoaKaiapoi1. 

MVP: Derrin Smith and Kara Cairns.RangioraB2 

(BrookeCooper 1, Janayha Johnstone 1) beatAvon 

Blue 1. MVP:Millie Wright. 

Kwik Sticks Girls:RangioraRascals 3(SophieBell 

2, Brooke Cooper1)beatHornby 1. MVP:Sophia 

McKeever. Rangiora Rubys 1(Sarah Walsh 1) lostto 

Hornby Wildcats 2. MVP: Sophie McDonald. 

Rangiora Rhinos 0losttoHarewood White6.MVP: 

Zara Couperus. 

Kwik Sticks Boys: Rangiora Renegades1(Ollie 

Taylor 1) drew withSouthern United 1. MVP: 

Tenzin Woods.Rangiora Rampage 3(Henry Webb 

2, Joshua Metzger 1)beatMedbury School Blue 0. 

MVP: Alex Rabbidgeand Dylan LaValley. 

Kiwi Sticks Girls: Rangiora Raiders 0lost to 

Waikirikiri 4. MVP: BlairRayner. Rangiora 

Rainbows4(RubyTaylor 2, KayleighSweeney1, 

Sophie Cartwright 1) beatCarltonRedcliffs2.MVP: 

Lilly VanRooy. RangioraRebels 2(Nieve,Sienna) 

beat HSOB/Burnside 0. Rangiora Road Runners 7 

(PJMacintosh, JBowler, BMatson) beat Harewood 

Gators 3. MVP:JBowler 

Kiwi Sticks Boys:Rangiora Rogues 10 (Jamie Ryan 

4, Josh Godinet 2, DustinWright 2, JoelPulley 2) 

beatAvon St Michaels Makos 7. MVP:JoelPulley. 

RangioraRangers0losttoMedbury School Red 2. 

Mini Sticks Girls: RangioraRabbits9(Emma 

McKellow3,Catherine McKellow 2, Adele 

Ferguson 1, Quincey Hawes1,Ruby Hutchison 1, 

AtenaVernal1)beat SouthernUnited0.MVP: 

Catherine McKellow.RangioraRockets 6(Arlette 

Newman, EmmaDyndul, MyaDyndul,Kaitlyn 

Pullar, Hazel O’Steen) beatHarewood 

Grasshoppers2.MVP:Caitlyn Price. 

Mini Sticks Boys: RangioraRoadsters2(Jaks 

Joslen 2) lost to Carlton Redcliffs Redsocks 10. 

MVP: Mackay George. 

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Hanmer Springs 4, 900 Woodbank Road 

Auction 

PARADISE FOUND 

Discreetly hidden up aquietyet sunny valley only ashort drive from the idyllic thermal resort village of Hanmer Springs, you 

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aquarter of the property hasbeen cleared, grassed, fertilisedand fenced (new electric topped post and netting) suitable for 

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property is one in amillion. Direct access into crown land for hunting. 

Auction 1.00pm, Sat10th Oct, 2020, Rangiora Town Hall 

View Sat 19 Sep 1.00-2.30pm 

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Janice Clyma 

M 027 434 7090 

E janice.clyma@pb.co.nz 

Hanmer Springs 28 Caverhill Close 

Auction 

Central village rare opportunity 

We are delighted to offer you thisquirky andinteresting double glazed 3brm plus attic home located on aprivate central site. 

Ideally suited as afamily holidayhome, the kidswilllove the attic as aplay area. Lovely north facing living and deck ideal for 

those evening BBQs. Logfire plusaceramicinfra redheater.Architecturally designed andbuilt in 1990's as aholiday home, 

however would equally suit as apermanenthome or weekend retreat. Two bedrooms are generousqueen size, master has two 

largewardrobes. The third bedroom is offthe lounge and ismore of astudy/office area butlarge enough foraset of bunks. 

Single garage withinternal access. Separate entry area with coat space, and alarge separate laundry with lots of bigstorage 

cupboards. Thesection is surrounded by mature native trees including recentlyplanted fruit trees. Well fenced and suitable for 

pets and children. Location is an easystroll on formed public tracks to the forest walks. 

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Auction 1.00pm, Sat 10th Oct, 2020, Rangiora Town Hall 

View Sat 19 Sep 11.00-12.00pm 

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Janice Clyma 

M 027 434 7090 

E janice.clyma@pb.co.nz 

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Ohoka 693 Tram Road 

Auction 

Vendors havepurchased 

Lookingfor a4ha lifestyle property with ahighly convenient location, privacyand avery well presented232 sqm four 

bedroom home? Thentake alookat693 Tram Road. There is anewly completed92sqm addition withfloor to ceiling double 

glazed glass doors,opening to astunning Kwila deck. This area has been built to ahigh standardand includes main living, 

master bedroom and ensuite and asecondbedroom. This area has oak flooring and no expense hasbeen spared on the 

plumbing,which includes aVailantcombi boiler which runs four radiators as well as the hot water. Clad in Stria witha 

Colorsteel roof and internalgutters it is ultra modern. Theland is subdivided into ninepaddocks, with cattle-yards and afour 

bay barn,including one enclosed bay. With its ownwell,thereisplenty of water available for thegardenaswell as the house. 

With themotorway only 7kmaway and the well regarded decile 10 Ohoka schoolnearbyitisanideal location. 

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Maurice Newell 

M 027 240 1718 

E mauricen@pb.co.nz 

Hamish Anderson 

M 027 678 8888 

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Rangiora 11 Gerard Place 

Auction 

Contemporary classic, going, going, gone 

Our subject property is an expansive,contemporary home on aquiet, family-friendly cul-de-sac. Designed andconstructed 

with painstaking care and attention to detail, it's sure to exceed theexpectations of even the most discerning purchasers. 

From themoment one sets foot inside the impressive entrancewaythe care andattention to detail that went into the 

construction of this superlative homeisimmediately clear. 

Ample accommodation is provided by four good-sized bedrooms, while two luxurious bathrooms (including an ensuite off the 

master) and an appropriately lavishkitchenwith walk-in pantry enhancefunctionality. Theopen-plan dining/living area is 

complemented by aseparateformal lounge, with aheatpump promising year-roundcomfort and effortless indoor/outdoor 

flow offering easy access outside. 

Outside, the immaculate grounds createanidyllicsetting, with double internal-access garaging -complete with rear access for 

the boat or trailer. 


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Aaron Clark 

M 027 873 5121 

E aaronc@pb.co.nz 

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Oxford 497 Steffens Road 

Auction 

Job transfer dictates sale 

This 398sqmhome, set inapicturesque park-like setting, consists of three separate accommodation areas. Currently -main 

dwelling, "parents wing" and guestwing -providingfor atruly multi-generational living scenario. In the main dwelling, step 

into abeautifulhome with character features, modern conveniences, open plankitchen/dining with generous walk-in pantry, 

family lounge and large formal lounge, twovery generous double bedrooms, family bathroomand walk-inlinen/storage room, 

complimented by two fabulous outdoorentertaining areas. The tworemaining wingsare self-contained with their own 

bathroom, bedrooms and living areas. Allwings have their own separate entry and inter-connectwith the main dwelling. The 

4ha of landissubdivided intofive paddocks ,withgoodqualityTempleton and Eyre-Paparua soils, (according to soil maps) 

and you have your own well. Buildings and features outside consistof100sqm Totalspan garage/workshop, hayshed,tool 

shed, wood shed. 

5-6 3 4 2+ 

Auction 1.00pm, Sat 10th Oct, 2020,Rangiora Town Hall 






Rotherham 74 Topps Road 

Auction 

Call to action, call to auction 

Our vendor is retiringafteralifetime of farming, thisproductive property is nowyouropportunity. Property Brokers are proud 

to present this attractive and productive 83ha farm. The soils on the flat are predominately Ayreburn Deep Clay, with the 

balance Waipara Moderately Deep SiltyLoam. Currentlythe flats are being irrigated with hard hose irrigatorsfrom hydrants 

down the central lane.There are 45 Amuri Irrigation Companyshares, which provide 27 litres/sec. The home is athree 

bedroom wooden bungalow of approximately 186sqm with aseparate twocar garage, with power. There are alarge number 

of support buildings including a9mx13.5m three bay shed,awoolshedofapproximately120sqm,with additional storage 

underneath, afour bay shed measuring approximately 8m x16m, the red shed approximately 12mx10m, the fully lockable 

shed, which is approximately 12mx9m, as well as an old dairy and piggery.There is apumpshed on the flatwhich is used for 

irrigation. 


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Sefton 107 Harleston Road 

Auction 

We're out, you're in 

Our vendors are retiringand leaving their magnificent home that theylovingly built. Nowisyour opportunity.This versatile 

rammed earth home has seven bedrooms, with awest wing of 180m2 comprisinglargeopen planlivingwith twobedrooms 

plus an office, cool store room and bathroomdownstairs, as well as three bedrooms upstairs, with another bathroom and 

kitchenette/living area. The east wing has two living areas, twobedrooms andashared bathroom.There is a100m2 shared 

garage and off the garages, separate toilets andseparate laundries. Energyefficiency is afeature of this homewith thethick 

rammed earth walls providing aheat sink for winter and keeping the interior cool in summer. In the west wing there is a 

Warmington open fire as well as aRayburn withawetback which also provides underfloorheating through pipes which pass 

beneathconcrete floor pavers. Thekitchen alsohas awalk-in pantry and abutlers sink. Theeast wing hasawood-burner. 

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Eyrewell Forest 599 Downs Road 

Auction 

Vendors downsizing 

Our vendors havebuiltinRangiora and need to sell this beautifully designedthreebedroom, two bathroom home. Onewing 

contains the master bedroom with an ensuite and walk in wardrobe.Another winghas two bedroomsand the main bathroom. 

There are two living area's with an open plan kitchen living andaseparatelounge.The log-burner has awetback and there is 

aheat pump as well.ABelling stove and AEG dishwasher are typical of the quality of the chattels and fit out. The garage is a 

largesingle withanadjoining separate laundry and mudroom.Extra accommodation is available in the one bedroomflat 

adjoiningthe shed, which has akitchen/living area andagood bathroom and is approximately 45m2.The sheditselfis 

approximately 150m2 with acommercial roller door and clear span, highstud steeltrusses. It has three phase power and 

excellent lighting.The 24m2 studio is transportable, so could be sold separately if not wanted. 

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Auction 1.00pm, Sat 10th Oct, 2020 

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Rangiora 8/26 Victoria Street 

EyrewellForest 805 Downs Road 

New Listing 

Over 60's unit -Simply delightful 

Lovely two bedroom unit that has been designed with the over 60s in 

mind. Everything in the kitchenisatyourfingertips and is open plan to 

be sunny and spacious. The wonderful compact garden is easily 

accessed from the lounge. The masterbedroom is spacious with a 

good wardrobe, and the bathroom has aheated non-slip floor and 

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M 027 678 8888 

FRI 

25 th 

SEP 

5–8pm 

Raven Quay 

Kaiapoi 

FREE 

FESTIVAL 

To Acknowledge 10 Years fromThe 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 

Four SeasonsRealty 

All Together Kaiapoi 

acknowledge and thank those 

that havesupported this event... 

For more information visit:

What’s happening in your 

community… 

Te Wiki oTeReo Māori 

Waimakariri Libraries have created avirtual 

celebration this year to celebrate Te Wiki oTe 

Reo Māori. Library and Council staff have worked 

together behind the scenes to create something 

special for the library website and social media. 

Local schools who would normally perform in the 

library have filmed their kapa haka groups, and have 

shared these with the library to be featured on our 

social media, with adifferent school being featured 

each day during the week. 

Storytimes, and Toddler Times sessions during the 

week will feature picture book readings inTeReo 

Māori, and staff will sing waiata especially for 

pre-schoolers. 

Natural Hazards Maps 

The Waimakariri community are being invited to 

view new models and maps showing the possible 

extent of natural hazards onland in the Waimakariri 

District –which have been updated to provide the 

best possible information for landowners looking to 

buy, build ordevelop. 

Hazard information being updated includes: 

• Flooding –from rainfall, coastal inundation and 

stop bank breach 

• Tsunami 

• Liquefaction 

• Fault lines. 

The maps will be available from Friday 18 

September onthe Council website at 

waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk 

Development Planning Manager Trevor Ellis says 

improving the accuracy of hazard maps isan 

important bit of work due tochanged legislative 

requirements around climate change, reducing 

natural hazard risk, and ensuring preparedness and 

response tonatural disasters. 

Hazard maps are used when processing resource 

consents, rezoning land, for project information 

memoranda and building consents toensure 

that the risk from natural hazards topeople and 

buildings is assessed. 

They are also referred to on land information 

memorandum (LIMs) for buyers and sellers of 

property. The maps will also inform new planning 

provisions as part ofthe District Plan Review. 

At this stage, the Council isstill deciding how 

best torespond to the updated information, both 

in terms of reviewing planning rules, as well as 

considering how it will affect the community and its 

assets into the future. 

Community engagement on dra map information 

was undertaken inSeptember 2019. Since then, 

investigation, reporting and modelling has 

occurred, and has now been finalised and 

adopted by the Council. 

The new information will improve understanding of 

the risks within the Waimakariri District. 

COASTAL WARNING 

SIRENTEST 

MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 1PM 

Waimakariri Civil Defence will be testing the 

district’s coastal warning system at 1pm on 

Monday 28 September. 

Sirens are located at The Pines Beach/Kairaki, 

Woodend and Waikuku beaches, however 

depending on wind conditions, the sound may 

travel further. 

The test message will last for approximately one 

minute and depending on how close you are, may 

be quite loud. 

Checking in 

on your bin… 

We’re doing 

recycling bin checks 

across the District to 

make sure they have 

the right items going 

into them. 

Check your letterbox for 

an information pack about 

your bin check and how to 

recyclethe right way. 

rethinkrubbish.co.nz 

FRI 

25 

SEP 

5–8pm 

Raven Quay 

Kaiapoi 

Place used 

masks and gloves 

in the rubbish. 

Single-use masks and gloves 

unfortunately can’t be recycled. 

Cut the mask ties and make sure 

they go in arubbish bin instead. 

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: 

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NEWS 


43 

Anne traces family roots 

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Council Newsletter? 

To join visit: 

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Community Service 

Awards 2020 

Nominations are Open 

These awards are torecognise 

our community volunteers 

that goabove and beyond. 

Full criteria, details and nomination 

forms are available now. 

Youcan pick up anomination form from 

one of Council’s Service Centres and 

Libraries at Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Oxford 

and 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 or youth. 

• Must be nominated by two people of the 

Waimakariri District. 

This year’s Community Service Awards 

ceremony will be held in November. 

Nominations close 5pm, 

Friday 18 September 2020 

By DAVID HILL 

Anne Sugden has found 

more thanafew 

‘‘skeletons’’ while 

researching her family 

tree. 

The New Zealand 

Society of Genealogists 

Waimakariri branch 

committee member has 

been tracingher family 

history for more than20 

years. 

Anne displayed some 

of her findings at the 

branch’sopen day in the 

Rangiora Brass Band 

Hall on Sunday. 

‘‘I’ve been doing it for 

more than 20 years in 

stopsand starts. It’s the 

sort of thing you can 

leavefor acouple of 

yearsand come back to 

it.’’ 

The displayincluded 

OtagoDaily Times 

newspaperclippings 

from the Papers Past 

website of her greatgreatgrandfather,Julius 

Matthies, who emigrated 

Garden club members honoured 

Five new life membershave been 

welcomed to the Rangiora 

Garden Club. 

Rae Loffhagen, Lorna Horne, 

BarbaraBaxter and Marion 

Moore, membersfor more than 

30 years, celebratedwith the 

cutting of acake madebyArtisan 

in Rangiora. The fifth longserving 

member, Val Fountain, 

was unable to be present. 

All were saidtohavemade 

wonderful and dedicated 

contributions to the club by the 

positions theyhave held at 

varioustimes, and all haveahuge 

knowledge of plants. 

The club has about 100 

members and holds monthly 

meetings at the Rangiora 

Bowling Clubroomsonthe first 

Wednesdayofevery month. 

There are speakers,monthly 

exhibition tables, and visitsto 

gardens. 

from Treptow in the 

Germanprincipality of 

Prussia in the 1800s. 

Matthies was atrack 

cutteratJacksons Bay on 

the WestCoast and also 

workedasacabinetmaker 

in Hokitika. 

MatthiesCreek on the 

West Coast is named 

after him. 

The Sugden family 

migrated fromYorkshire 

in England in the 1800s, 

but the story for this 

greatgreatgrandfather 

was not as illustrious. 

‘‘He losthis wife, 

farmedthe children out 

to other people and 

resorted to alcohol. It 

seems he didn’t cope very 

well,’’ Anne says. 

SugdenStreet in 

Christchurch is named 

after her grandfather. 

Genealogy is ahobby 

suitable for lockdowns, 

as long as you have 

internet, Anne says. 

But the benefit of 

belonging to alocal group 

is being abletoget advice 

Family tree ... Anne Sugden has enjoyed compiling 

her family tree. 

PHOTO: DAVIDHILL 

from experienced 

researchers, tips on 

where to find reliable 

information and access to 

recordsnot available on 

the internet. 

Report on suicide hailed as bold 

By DAVID HILL 

Anew reportaimedatreducing 

suicide highlights the plight of 

ruralcommunities,Waimakariri 

MP Matt Doocey says. 

The Zero SuicideAotearoa 

report, funded by SouthernCross 

and prepared for Parliament’s 

crossparty Mental Health and 

Addiction Wellbeing Group, was 

released lastweek to coincide 

with WorldSuicide Prevention 

Day. 

Mr Doocey, who chairs the 

group, saysthe reportis‘‘a bold 

report’’ which calls on all parties 

in Parliament to work together to 

reduce suicide. 

‘‘Allsuicides are preventable in 

New Zealand and by lookingat 

longterm policysolutions we can 

play our partinreducing 

suicides.’’ 

The reportidentifiesseveralatrisk 

groups, including Maori, 

Pasifika, young people, workingage 

men, men overage 85, the 

rainbow community, and those on 

farms. 

Farmrelated suicides are of 

particular interest to Mr Doocey, 

with the report indicating farm 

labourers are twice as likely as 

farm owners to take their own 

lives. 

‘‘When you look at suicide in 

ruralcommunities, there’s ahigh 

prevalence of those people who 

have not previously engagedwith 

health services before, so we need 

to make sure we invest heavily in 

ruralsupport trustsand those who 

work on the ground in rural 

communities.’’ 

Lack of access to health 

services, lack of fundingand 

isolation, as well as relationship 

breakups, alcohol and ready 

access to firearms,were 

identified as contributing factors. 

The reportsuggested rural 

suicide preventionefforts needed 

to focus on suitably resourcing 

community, farming and sports 

organisations, as wellashealth 

and socialservices. 

Localmental healthadvocates 

welcomed the report. 

Rangiora mentalhealth 

advocate Bryon Cope said the 

reports pushes for ‘‘a more 

collaborative approach’’tomental 

health, but says any new strategy 

‘‘needs to go beyond traditional 

health responses’’. 

Mental health services needto 

be moreflexible to fit each 

individual’s needs, rather than 

what the funding model provides, 

Mr Copesays. 

Better resourcing in schools 

and workplaces could prevent 

many situationsreachingcrisis 

point, he says. 

‘‘People havetools thatthey use 

to cope with every day ebbs and 

flows, but whenthe situation 

changes,they try to use those 

same tools untilthey reach crisis 

point. 

‘‘Feeling like shit is anormal 

reaction,sotelling peopleit’s OK 

can makeabig difference.’’ 

Service recognised ... New life memberswith the RangioraGarden Club, 

from left, MarionMoore,Barbara Baxter, LornaHorne, and Rae Loffhagen.

SPORT 


Rams lose challenging final 

Pair in fine form 

INDOOR CRICKET 

The North Canterbury Rams 

stumbled at the last hurdle 

when the side met Central 

Sharks Silver in the Grand 

Bgrade final of the Indoor 

Cricket Canterbury 

Superleague. 

Silver was the only team to 

beat the Rams in the roundrobin 

—handing the side its 

only loss leading to the 

finals. 

Silver won the toss and 

sent the Rams into field. 

The Rams made agreat 

start, taking four wickets in 

the first pair, restricting 

them to just four runs. 

Silver fought back with its 

second pair to post ahuge 

41. The side’s third and 

fourth pairs chipped in with 

decent partnerships to leave 

the side with 82 on the 

board. 

There was some great 

bowling by Brendon 

Wellington, taking three 

wickets for 1 runs, and Ian 

King, who took two wickets 

for 2 . 

The Rams’ first pair of 

Kyle Brown and Kane 

Campbell posted only six 

runs, with Silver taking four 

wickets. 

The experienced pair of 

captain Jeff Jones and 

Brendon Wellington were 

up next, and lost only one 

wicket, posting 29. 

The Rams were still in the 

game at this point, with 

Lindon Adonis and Matt 

Blackmore coming outtobat 

in the third partnership. 

Silver knuckled down and 

took another four wickets, 

three of which came off 

captain Ant Brown’s over. 

This left the final pair of 

Aaron Turner and Ian King 

areasonable chase of 39 off 

their four overs. 

Silver bowled atight line 

and took another three 

wickets, so despite some 

hard hitting from Aaron and 

Ian, the Rams were left 19 

short on 63. 

However, the side does get 

to keep the Canterbury Club 

Shield for the 2020 season. 

The North Canterbury 

Rams are now playing in a 

Premier ‘‘best of the best’’ 

tournament on September 

18 and 19, before attention is 

turned to outdoor cricket. 

Runners up ... The North 

Canterbury Rams indoor 

cricket side with the runnersup 

trophy. Rear, from left, are 

McKenzie Smith, Ian King, 

Aaron Turner, Kane Campbell 

and Matt Blackmore. Front 

row, from left, are Lindon 

Adonis, captain Jeff Jones, 

Brendon Wellington and Lyle 

Brown. 


Cup success... BiddyBowring, left,and 

Jan Reed, from the Rangiora Golf Club, 

with the Pumphrey Cup they won for the 

best individual foursomes score from a 

field of 84 players at arecenttournament 

at the ChristchurchGolf Club. They also 

played for the Cowlishaw Cup with two 

other members of their club, Adrienne 

Spark and Anne Campbell. Theyfinished 

runnersup, losing to Ellesmere by one 

point. 


RESULTS 

Amberley Smallbore Rifle Club 

September 14: DQuigley 99.6, K 

Quigley 99.5, GWright 99.5, KBrown 

99.5, MQuigley 98.5, OMitchell 95.2,H 

Henderson 95.1,WParker91.2, I 

Frazer 91.0,MParker90.2, BParker 

86.0, MPalmer 75.0. 

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NOTICE OF RIGHT TO DEMAND 

APOLL ON ELECTORAL SYSTEM 

Hurunui District Councilelectorshavethe righttodemand apollonthe 

electoral systemtobeused at the next twotriennial general elections 

(2022 and 2025) forHurunuiDistrict Council. 

The choice is between the First Past the Post (FPP) and the Single Transferable 

Vote (STV) electoral systems. Unless apolldetermines otherwise, Hurunui 

District Councilwill continue to use the FPP electoral system. 

Avalid demand forapollmustbe: 

• Made in writing. 

• Signed by at least5percentofeligible electorsofHurunui District Council. 

This will require aminimum of 431 elector signatures. 

• Delivered to the Hurunui District Council office,66CartersRd, Amberley 

by 5pm Monday, 22 February2021. 

If avalid demandfor apoll is received after 22 February2021 apoll will be held 

after 21 May2021 with the outcome applicable to the 2025 and 2028 triennial 

elections. 

Everyelector who signs ademand mustalso setout in it his or herfull name 

and the address forwhich he or she is qualified as an elector of Hurunui 

District Council. 

Hamish Dobbie 

ChiefExecutive 

17 September 2020 

Notice of AGM 2020 

Tuesday 29 th September 

at 5.30pm 

WarMemorial Hall 

1AlbertStreet, Rangiora 

Please RSVP for catering 

purposes 

03 313 3505 

servicemanager 

@bsnc.org.nz 

2300810 

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. 

Garage Sales 

RANGIORA 161 Oxford 

Road, Saturday 19th September, 

8am. 

RANGIORA 150 East 

Belt, Saturday 19th September, 

8am -11am. 

Proposed Racecourse 

Quarry and Backfilling 

Project –Information 

Open Day 

Notice of public open day / evening to 

discuss the proposed Racecourse Quarry 

and Backfilling Project 

When: Wednesday 23 rd of September 2020 

Time: 3:30pm to 7:00pm 

Where: Rangiora Racecourse 

(access from 312 Lehmans Road) 

KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS 

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

“GOOD NEWS” 

What the Bible says about Jerusalem: 

“Be glad; rejoice forever in my creation! And look! Iwill 

create Jerusalem as aplace of happiness. Her people 

will be asource of joy. Iwill rejoice over Jerusalem and 

delight in my people. The sound of weeping and crying 

will be heard in it no more”. Isaiah 65:18-19 ESV. 

2312974 

Te Matauru Primary School 

Board of Trustees Election 

Declaration of Parent &Staff Election Results 

Parent Representative Votes: 

GARRETT, Blair 32 

HARRIS, Gordon 6 

HEMMINGS, Simon 24 

JENKINSON, Kerry 33 

McLEAN, Shane 36 

SHANMUGAM, Flash 11 

SIMPSON, Peter 25 

Invalid Votes 2 

Ihereby declare the following duly elected: 

Blair Garrett, Simon Hemmings, Kerry Jenkinson, 

Shane McLean, Peter Simpson 

Staff Representative Results: 

At the close of nominations, as there was only one 

valid nomination received, 

Ihereby declare the following duly elected: 

Gemma Stopforth 

Signed: 

Fiona McLachlan, Returning Officer 

2314791 

Rotary ClubofRangiora 

Charitable Trust 

ALEX MURRAY 

EDUCATION AWARD 2020 

The Rotary Club of Rangiora awards agrant each 

year inmemory of aformer member, Alex Murray, 

to assist ayoung person about to leave school to 

undertake further training at an education centre, 

polytechnic or university. 

The grant, to a value of $5000, will be awarded 

to ayoung person living in either the Waimakariri 

or Hurunui Districts. The grant is to assist with 

course costs and/or study materials (excluding 

accommodation costs) over the first two years of 

tertiarystudy. 

We are calling for applications for this grant for study 

to becommenced in 2021. 

The application form may be obtained by emailing 

ayers.david@xtra.co.nz. 

Applications will close on Thursday 8th October 

2020. 

2312601 

THE ROTARY 

BOOK FAIR 

FRIDAY 2ND & 

SATURDAY 3RD 

OCTOBER 2020 

HELP USTODOTHIS AGAIN BY 

DONATING BOOKS, MAGAZINES, 

DVDS, CDS, PUZZLES, RECORDS. 

IF YOU HAVE BOOKS 

ETC TO DONATE WE CAN 

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Public Notices 

North Canterbury Dive Club 

2020 AGM 

to be held at 

at Mandeville Tavern, 

99 Raven Quay, Kaiapoi on the 

28 th September at 7.30pm 

All existing and new members welcome. 

Enquiries 027 560 6902 

2312410 

RANGIORA BOROUGH 

SCHOOL HALL 

027 472 4439 

DROP BOXES ARE AVAILABLE 

AT: Z RANGIORA 

RANGIORA NEW WORLD. 

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45 

CALL FOR NOMINATIONSFOR ONE TRUSTEE FROMTHE AMBERLEY 

DISTRICT CATCHMENT FOR THE KATE VALLEY LANDFILL 

COMMUNITY TRUST 

The Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust is seeking nominationsfor one community 

trustee from the Amberley Ward of the Hurunui District for the Trust. 

Theprincipal task of this charitable Trust is to distribute funds provided by Transwaste 

Canterbury for purposes that are beneficial to the community in the Waipara area. 

This includes funding community activities or facilities inany location within the 

Hurunui District which are capable of conferring such benefit. 

In the event of more than one nomination being received, apublic meeting will be 

held in the Amberley Memorial Library, Amberley,onMonday,16thNovember,2020, 

where avote will take place to elect one trustee who will be appointed for aterm of 

three years. It will be arequirement of those wishing to vote at this election meeting 

to sign aregister statingtheir name and address in orderthat eligibility to vote can be 

assessed. The initial trustee is not precluded from offering themselves for election. 

The Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust is made up of three Community trustees, 

one Amberley trustee and two Settlor’s trustees. 

Who Can Make aNomination? 

Any person over the age of 18 whose principal place of residence is within the 

Amberley Ward of the Hurunui District identified on the plan in the Trust Deeds, 

and whose name and address appears on the applicable current electoral roll, can 

nominate people from the Amberley Ward. 

How Can aNomination Be Made? 

Written notice in the formofaletter of nomination is required. This must: 

•Contain the full name and residential address of the person making the 

nomination,and that person’s date of birth and signature. 

•Contain asignedstatement of willingness to serve as atrusteefrom the person 

nominated, together with his/her full name, date of birth and residential address. 

•Becomplete in all respects and be received by The Secretary, ADRAInc, PO 

Box 87, Amberley on or before the closing date of Friday,23rd October,2020. 

Who Can Be Nominated? 

Any person over the age of 18 whose principal place of residence is within the 

Amberley Ward of the Hurunui District identified on the plan in the TrustDeed. 

More Information 

Acopy of the Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust Deed can be requested by 

phoning 0800 TRANSWASTE (872 679). The Deed sets out the purposes of the 

Trust and the way in which it operates. 

2313311 

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ONE COMMUNITY TRUSTEE 

FOR THE KATE VALLEY LANDFILL COMMUNITY TRUST 

The Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust is seeking nominations for one community 

trustee from the Waipara Community Area. 

The principal task of this charitable Trust is to distribute funds provided by Transwaste 

Canterburyfor purposes that are beneficial to people whoseprincipal placeofresidence 

is within the contributing area to the Waipara School (the Community Area). This 

includes funding community activities or facilities in any location that are capable of 

conferring such benefit. 

In the event of more than one nomination being received, apublic meeting will be held 

in the Waipara Memorial Hall on Monday,16November 2020. Voting will be open from 

6:30pm-7:30pm. Avote will take place to elect one trustee who will be appointed for 

aterm ofthree years. It will be arequirement of those wishing tovote to be present on 

the night of this electionmeeting and to sign aregisterstating their name and address in 

order that eligibility to vote can be assessed. No proxy/absentee votes will be accepted. 

The existing trustee whose term isexpiring is not precluded from offering themselves 

for re-election. 

The Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust is made up of three Community trustees, one 

Amberley trustee and two Settlor’s trustees. 

Who Can Be Nominated? 

Any person over the age of 18 whose principalplace of residence is within the Waipara 

Community Area identified on the plan in the Trust Deed. 

Who Can Make aNomination? 

Any person over the age of 18 whose principal place ofresidence is within the 

Community Area and whose name and address appears on the applicable current 

electoral roll. 

How Can aNomination Be Made? 

Writtennotice in the formofaletter of nominationisrequired. This must: 

•Contain the full name and residential address of the person makingthe nomination, 

and that person’s date of birth and signature. 

•Contain asigned statement of willingnesstoserve as atrustee from the person 

nominated, together with his/her full name, date of birth and residentialaddress. 

•Becomplete in all respects and be received by The Secretary, Kate Valley Landfill 

Community Trust, POBox 96, Amberley7441 on or before the closing date of 

Friday, 23 October2020. 

More Information 

Enquiries can be directed to SecretaryKVLCT@gmail.com 

Official complaints must be made to the Secretarynolaterthan 5days after the 

election results announced. 

Acopy of the Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust Deed can be requested by phoning 

0800 TRANSWASTE (872 679). 

2313315 

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Public Notices 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

Demir Ltd has made 

application to the District 

Licensing Committee at 

Rangiora for the renewal of 

an On Licence in respect of 

the premises situated at 220 

High Street, Rangiora or the 

Restaurant known as The 

Ottoman. 

The general nature of the 

business conducted (or 

to be conducted) under 

the licence is Turkish 

Restaurant. 

The days on which and the 

hours during which alcohol 

is (or is intended to be) 

sold under the licence are 

Monday to Sunday 10.30am 

to 9.30pm. 

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 second 

publication of this notice. 

This notice was first 

published on the 10th 

September 2020. 2311582v2 

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2310154 

Amuri Health Care Ltd 

Practice Manager 

Part-time permanent position (16 hours p/w) 

Rotherham /Waiau /Culverden North Canterbury 

Rural medical practice with the perks of a 

country-side lifestyle 

Do you: 

•Have astrong interest in people leadership, financial 

management and developing team culture? 

•Want to work within aniche well established rural 

medical practice? 

•Have the skills to communicatewith adiverse group 

of Board members? 

•Doyou havethe financial skills to runabusiness? 

•Have the skills to provide expertoperational advice 

to the Board? 

•Have sound general practice knowledge to lead and 

guide an experienced multi-disciplinarymedical 

team, through the natural challenges and 

opportunities that exist in health? 

About Amuri Health Care Ltd (AHCL) 

AHCL is asupportive, patient centric rural medical practice, 

within asmall niche community. The staff are dedicated 

and passionate about delivering excellent patient care 

for their community members and the broader Hurunui 

district. With alongstanding history inthe community, the 

board are seeking aPractice Managertooversee and drive 

the business. 

This role will operationally support senior team members 

to improve ways of working. It will also work closely with 

all staff to foster apositive team culture that best serves 

the patient experience. This role will be responsible for 

overseeing the Hurunui District Nursing Service which has 

nurses based in Amberley,Amuri, Cheviot and Waikari. 

Scope of the role 

The nature of the rural practice requires aperson who 

can network and form relationships with other rural 

practices and within the community. They will represent 

AHCL at forums that focus onimproved care across a 

connected rural network. As part ofthe role you will keep 

the board members well informed and be charged with the 

responsibility to create, build and execute the strategic and 

operational plan for the centre. 

The suitable candidate 

This role will suit adynamic people person, with sound 

experience running asimilar centre or successful small 

business in health. Youwill enjoy working with clinicians 

and administrative team members to forge aclear way 

forward. The successful candidate will thrive on leading 

people, problem solving and have skills in managing a 

strong and healthy team culture. With astute interpersonal 

skills to motivate and inspire others and build strong 

collaborative relationships, the successful candidate 

will also have exceptional communication, presentation, 

strategic thinking and financial and verbal reasoning skills. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

The AHCL managerisprimarilyresponsible for; 

•Overall leadership 

•Strategic overview and planning 

•Financial budgeting and control 

•Contract negotiationwith funding authorities 

•Employment contracts 

•Capital expenditure within delegated limits 

•Compliance with Health and Safety policies 

•Complaints 

•Reporting to AHCL Board of Directors 

Keyskills and experience: 

•Arelevant tertiaryqualification in management, 

business or arelated discipline 

•Financial management skills essential 

•Demonstrated experience managing ageneral 

practice and/or asmall business in health 

•Demonstrable strongfinancialand commercial 

acumen 

•Experience leading amultidisciplinaryteam 

•Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand 

Benefits 

•Working hours16-20hours per week to be agreed 

•Competitive salarynegotiable based on experience in 

line with position description requirements 

All applications willbetreatedwith the strictest confidence 

and will close on 1st October 2020. 

Further information can be obtained by calling HR Support 

Plus, Pegasus Health 03 353 9320. 

Please apply in writing by sending acover letter, which 

providesyour reasons for applying, and acopy of your CV 

to hr@supportplus.co.nz. 

2314362 

Situations Vacant 

RELIABLE PERSON 

REQUIRED 

If you are adog-loving person who 

can turn your hand to everything from 

dog caregiving /kennel management 

to office work, with apositive &cheery 

attitude we may be interested in you. 

Part-time. Some additional weekend 

work may be required. 

Written references. Clean driving 

licence & helpful attitude essential, 

initiative and experience managing 

multiple dogs helpful. 

Email your application to 

R.DeBoyer@xtra.co.nz 

2311260 

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS 

required for Swannanoa School and 

Pegasus Bay School. 

Casual / Part-Time positions available. Full 

training & financial assistance provided for 

suitable applicants. Class 2&Pendorsement an 

advantage –Newcomers are encouraged to apply. 

All enquiries to Karen 

(03) 348 0897 /karen@citylinechch.co.nz 

2313199 

MUSICAL 

DIRECTOR 

The North Canterbury 

Academy of Music Inc 

(NCAM) 

currently has avacancy 

for a Musical Director 

to join our small and 

dedicated team. Based 

in Rangiora, the position 

is for 4 hours per 

week during term time. 

Please see our website 

www.ncam.ac.nz/ 

faculty-vacancies 

for a full job description. 

If interested please 

email acovering letter 

to 

enquiry@ncam.ac.nz 

Applications close 

Friday 9th October 

Lost and Found 

LOST IN RANGIORA. 

Car keys with locking 

sensor, between Noel 

Leemings, Kippenberger 

Ave and McPhail Ave on 

Tuesday 8th September, 

early afternoon. If found 

please phone027 447 4740. 

For Sale 

RECYCLED Designer 

Clothes Evening, Rangiora 

Baptist Church, 111 East 

Belt, Rangiora. Friday 25th 

September, 6pm-8.30pm. 

Prices from $5-$30 Cash 

only, Please bring own 

bags. Light Refreshments 

available (free). Supports 

orphans in Africa &Eastern 

Europe. 

BICHON 

FREE RANGE eggs $4 

dozen or $5 dozen delivered 

locally, Rangiora district. 

Phone 027 460 2228. 

Gardening 

WANTED! Are you 

having agarden clean up? 

Looking for small tussocks 

and flax’s for North Canterbury 

BMX Club in Rangiora 

to beautify our track 

and grounds. Please phone 

Kerryn 021 288 4848 to 

organise collection. Please 

do not drop any at the track. 

A+ GARDEN hedges cut 

to perfection. Tree &arbor 

work. Also spraying. Free 

quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or 

021 111 4322. 

Wanted To Buy 

BUYING estate type old 

china, crystal, collectables, 

vases. Ph 027 350 3963, or 

313 1878. 

VINYL RECORDS 

wanted by collector/seller. 

7&12 inch 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. Please call Paul 

022 694 5445. 

$$$ 

Amalgamated Scrap Metal 

Ltd. Specialists in farm 

machineryand farm clean 

ups, old vehicles etc. 

100% locally owned. 

Ph 0800 030 712 or 

027 695 0480. 

2312759 

Pets 

HOMESTAY 

for smaller dogs. We look 

after your dog in our home. 

"No kennels". Phone today 

03 314 6110. 

Do youwantyour business to be 

the name theyremember? 

Advertise in our popular classified or 

trades sections! 

Find out howwecan help - phone Amanda today! 

03 313 2840 or email info@ncnews.co.nz 

PEOPLE wanted for traffic 

control work, factory 

work and labouring roles. 

A variety of shifts and 

hours. We also do CVs. 

Superior Personnel, phone 

313 6180, unit 1/6 Cone St, 

Rangiora. Or see 

www.superiorpersonnel.co.nz. 

Educational 

TUITION available. Primary 

and secondary to 

NCEA level 3. Math, Literacy 

and Science (NCEA). 

Each student on an individually, 

tailoured programme. 

Kip McGrath 

Rangiora has been serving 

the local community for 30 

years. Give us a call or 

book your free assessment 

online 03 313 3638 https:/ 

/www.kipmcgrath.co.nz/rangiora. 

For Lease 

360SQM 

BUILDING TO 

LEASE 

Located in Ohoka, 

5mins to Rangiora/ 

Kaiapoi. 10YO, Concrete 

Floor, Single & 

Three phase power. 

Water, Kitchen, Own 

Yard Area, Office. 

Looking for enquires re 

business/private workshop 

storage facility. 

Please call for more 

information. 

Ph Deon 0278138112 

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. 

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 licenced 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Log Fires 

Pellet Fires 

Heat Pumps 

Sales 

Service 

Installations 

Free Quotes 

03 343 1651 

472 Blenheim Rd 

www.heatstore.co.nz 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

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. 

PLASTIC WELDING 

North Canterbury Specialist. 

All plastic &fibreglass 

repairs. Telephone James 

021 180 5103. 

SHEEP SHEARING, 

drenching, feet trimming. 

For Lifestyle blocks. Call 

Stu 027 315 6916. 

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. 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

block 

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. 

SHEARER. Hap’s Farm & 

Lifestyle Services. Shearing, 

crutching, drenching, 

tailing, feet trimming & 

health check. Trailer, generator 

&mobile handpiece 

available. Experienced, 

reliable and honest. Ph 03 

312 1214 or 021 267 4025. 

VALUATION - 

Specialising in North Canterbury. 

Contact Geoff at 

Maxwell Valuation. Phone 

03 310 8541 or email 

geoff@maxval.co.nz. 

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 

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 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Forall your painting & 

plastering requirements 

Local with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

REMOVALISTS 

2Men &agood 

sized truck. 

From $157 per hour 

(incl gst).Kaiapoi based. 

Call Gerard 

027 668 3636 

LANDSCAPES 

Paving 

Patio &Pathways 

-New or Existing 

Free Quotes 

–Competitive Pricing 

Blair Gibson 

027 699 5815 03 313 7933 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468 

2091848 

2220615 

2225244 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

2225862 

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TRUSTED TRADES &PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 


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Debra Jowsey &Karla Kilner 

Ph 03 314 9480 

We help with all Taxreturns for the 

salary &wage earner,self employed, rental, 

business,farm, GST, payday filing, rentalreturns 

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Appliance Repairs 

•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN 

•AUTHORISEDLOCAL SERVICE 

F&P, Bosch, Smeg, 

ASKO, Ariston, LG,Classique, 

Haier, Samsung and more.... 

“For best resultsbesuretouseauthorised service” 

NORTHCANTERBURY APPLIANCE SERVICES 

Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810 

1913020 

Contact Jamie for 

your free quote: 

027 2754099 

info@jgbuild.co.nz 

Builder 


owned &operated 

Renovation specialists 

New homes, alterations 

&farm buildings 

2309608 file: F:\OPI\hires\adverts\region 

Butchery 

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 

YOU 

COULD 

BE 

HERE 

Chiropractic Services 

Dr Carissa McGregor Chiropractor 

Injury, accidents and maintenance 

ACC Registered and Accredited 

Monday-Thursday | 03 313 0350 

Libi McKinnon Physiotherapy 

privatephysio@xtra.co.nz 

027 868 2574 

ACC Registered Provider | Tuesday&Friday 

Select Health 

51 Ashley Street, Rangiora 

2227883 

Construction &Concrete 

All Construction & Concrete Work 

•Driveways, patios &paths 

•Bridges and Culverts 

•Floors, foundations 

•Sheds and buildings 

•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes 

•Silage pits, effluent ponds 

•Excavation and cartage 

•Precast concrete 

•Insulated panels 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

2273277 

2089195v2-4/4-S 

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your business 

in our Trades 

and Services 

Phone 

Amanda Keys 

on 

03 313 2840 

Electrician 

Domestic Commercial Industrial 

Heatpumps and servicing 

Contact Jeremy your local electrician 

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

2302105 

Electrician 

AARON HARRIS 

ELECTRICAL LTD 

NEW HOUSES • ALTERATIONS 

ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS • SMART WIRING 

SYSTEMS AND MORE... 

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

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Motorcycle Service &Repair 

South Pacific Motorcycle Services 

“we’re your LOCAL motorcycle guys” 

• Service • Repairs • Tyres 

• Motorcycle Rental 

•Fully Equipped Workshop •Quality Work •Affordable Rates! 

Ph: 03 312 0066 |office@motorbiketours.co.nz 

www.motorbiketours.co.nz 

2313195 

SERVICES 

Engineering 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

Scaffolding 

•Edge protection 

•Working platform 

Phone 

0274 366 901 

Plans for pricing 

jas.rangiorascaffolding@xtra.co.nz 

North Canterbury wide 

1783878 

Landscaping 

STEWART CONTRACTING 

Landscaping -Fencing 

& Earthworks 

ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING 

03 313 9375 •027 369 3974 

www.stewartcontracting.co.nz 

contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz 

Scrap Metal 

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP 

•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm 

Machinery•All non Ferrous 

MAINLAND 

METALS LTD 

Ph (03)338 7000 

Mike0274 818544 •Robbie0274818 027 

Locally owned and operated 

1902273 

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CAP 65 

CAP 40 

CAP 20 

Quarry Prices 

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from $40 per cube 




all +gst 

Plus all excavation and truck hire 

house excavations, driveways, subdivisions 

CONTRACTING 

Ph: KEN 027 201 3302 

Email: stress@xtra.co.nz 

2009594 

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2018 Yaris GX 

•1.3LPetrolAuto, ReverseCamera 

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$ 

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2010 Toyota Ractis 

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2010 Toyota Wish 

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•5-door Hatch 

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2016 Corolla GX Sedan 

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$ 


2007 Toyota CamryGL 


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•NZnew 

$ 

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2013Toyota Aqua 

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2016 Yari ris SX 

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2016 Corolla GLX Sedan 

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2017 Corolla GLX Sedan 

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2018C Corolla GX 

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2018 Corolla Wagon GX 

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2012Corolla WagonGX 


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$ 

14,995 

2015HondaJazzRS 

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2018 Corolla GX 

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2020 CamryV6 

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2019 Toyota CHRLimited 

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2019 RAV4 AWD GXL 


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