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Thursday,October 1, 2020 | Issue916 | www.starnews.co.nz
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By ROBYN BRISTOW
Covid19has putthe brakeson
many events in North
Canterburyinrecent months,
butlast weekendMother Nature
wasthe partypooper.
Theforecastofgale force
nor’westers,laced with lashings
of rain, prompted the
cancellation of Amberley’s 10th
anniversaryofRock’n’Wheels,
devastating theorganisers.
It hadalready beenpushed
outseveralweeksasorganisers
waitedfor Covid19 restrictions
to drop to alert level 1.
Theforecastalsoforced
organiserstopostpone
Rangiora’s ColourFestivaland
theKaiapoi Party in thePark.
However, Rangiora’s
inaugural Light and Sound
Festivaland theKaiapoi 10
Years On celebrations didgo
ahead,and people weariedby
theCovid19restrictions turned
outinforce.
Theoverwhelming response to
theRangiora Light and Sound
Festivalhas ensured it will
return next year.
Up to 7000 peoplevisited the
spectacular lightshow in
VictoriaPark over four nights
last week.
Spokesman Karl Horwarth
says thesupport will see the
uniquesmalltown event return.
‘‘It was reallywellsupported
andpeoplegenuinely enjoyed it.
Victoria Parkisthe ideal
location.’’
Whetheritwill be held at the
same time is up fordiscussion.
‘‘We are trying to figureout if
we do it at thebeginning or end
of thedaylight savingperiods, so
we can do it early enoughinthe
evening.’’
Theaccompanying
MainPowerNorth Canterbury
Lights photographiccontest,
which was well supported, will
also continue.
Karl says it is hoped more
sponsorship can be attracted
next year so the number of
interactivelight installations
canbeexpanded. Peoplehad
loved this aspectofthe festival
andhad alot of fun, particularly
kids,hesaid.
Some of the mostpopular
installations werethe talking
trees and an interactive screen.
‘‘It was aimed at younger
familiesand there werelots of
kids runningaround.Atleast20
to 30 weredragged fromthe park
kicking and screaming because
they didn’twanttogohome.’’
Karl said he initiallythought
that,once the alertlevelfell to 1,
therewouldbetimefor only the
Saturday night show.
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Changes at medical centre
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Funding cuts by the
Canterbury District Health
Board have forced changes to
the Amberley Medical Centre’s
afterhour service in the
southern Hurunui District.
The board will stop funding
the service on September 30.
Practice manager Denise
Cope said while she was
disappointed the board was
cutting the funding, the
medical centre remained
committed to providing an
afterhours service. It has been
working hard to find the best
sustainable solution for its
community, she says.
‘‘Although we can no longer
provide inperson care
overnight, we will continue to
provide 24hour care with
extended clinic opening
hours.’’
Adoctor will always be
available to provide phone
advice and support, she says.
Nurse manager Chris Long
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anuisance
From Page 1
But when he saw the amount of work
neededtolay the kilometres of
cable,hedecidedtoopenon
Wednesday night as initially
plannedand run through to
Saturday. And the crowds came,
increasing each night until Saturday
night’sfinale,when about3000
people enjoyedafilmonthe big
screen,bands, dancing and stalls.
Karlsaidthe event brokeeven,
but sadlythe ColourFestival
planned forthe Sunday,when all
the infrastructurewas in place, did
not go ahead,whichwill affectthe
bottomline.Itwillnow be held on
Saturday, October 4.
‘‘Weleft it as late as possible (to
postpone) in the hopethe forecast
would change to give festivalgoers,
our suppliers, foodies,market stalls,
performers,volunteers (30ofthem),
and,ofcourse,sponsors, as mucha
chanceaspossible to have an
event.’’
Kaiapoi’s Party in the Park, a
spring festivalevent, was also
postponed.Itwill now be held on
Sunday,October 25.
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says there is an average of four
afterhours calls aweek, with
65 percent of them before 8pm.
‘‘We are therefore planning
to extend our opening hours
from 8am until 8pm, Monday to
Friday, to accommodate the
majority of those patients
needing urgent care afterhours.
‘‘These extended hours will
also improve access to routine
primary health care with aGP
or nurse at the practice,’’ she
says.
Denise says the extended
evening hours are also
designed to support those in
the community who may work
fulltime or commute to work,
as well as providing flexibility
for families.
At weekends and public
holidays, urgent care walkin
clinics, which run from 10am
to 1pm, will remain
unchanged. The second phase
will see the medical centre
extend its hours, opening for
12 hours from 8am.
The practice is running a
local awareness campaign to
encourage enrolled patients to
make contact with the centre
early in the evening if they
start to feel unwell, and think
care might be needed during
the night.
‘‘That way we can try to
organise an inperson
appointment before 8pm and
reduce the need for any
patient to travel to town
(Christchurch) for care,’’
Denise says.
The extended evening hours
and overnight service will be
specifically available to
patients enrolled at Amberley
Medical Centre, Cheviot
Community Health Centre and
visitors to the district.
Visitors include those
individuals travelling or
staying within the Hurunui
district.
For more information about
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By ROBYN BRISTOW
After adecade of debate and
reports, a$2million heated,
covered pool should open in
Amberley late next year.
The Hurunui District
Council has backed the
South Ward committee’s
recommendation to
refurbish the existing pool
in Douglas Road, using its
existing footprint, based on
adesign from Create Ltd.
Council community
activator and project leader
Roger Hornblow says the
aim is to have the project
‘‘shovel ready’’ by July 1.
He told the council last
week that it was ‘‘pretty
exciting’’ to get the project
over the line, with the only
disappointment being the
loss of an outside pool.
He said it became clear
money was better spent on
meeting the wishes of the
community to heat the pool,
particularly with the major
renovations needed.
It had taken 12 months to
analyse the needs of pool
users and come up with pool
designs and costings.
Mr Hornblow said anew
Nod for pools ... An artist’s impression of the refurbished Amberley pool.
structure would be built for
changing rooms, toilets and
showers at the north end of
the pool. Access to the pool
for the elderly, disabled and
mums with toddlers has
Just like new ... The pool redevelopment will cost $2 million.
been made easier, and
swimming instruction would
be improved, with the
shallow end made slightly
shallower and the pool floor
gradient made safer.
‘‘The deep end is still
going to be the current
depth.
‘‘The fun factor is
enhanced with a‘bombing
platform’ at the deep end
and afamily friendly
outdoor area.
‘‘The pool environment
will look and feel like anew
pool, with anew pool lining,
new filtration system, and
the surrounding concrete
levelled and covered with
an epoxy floor,’’ he said.
There had been
frustration and
disappointment over the
past decade, but he hoped
the new design would give
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the community something to
be excited about.
He said the Save our Pool
group had played an
invaluable part to date, and
would continue to do so in
the future.
Cr Michael Ward said it
gave him immense pleasure
to move the adoption of the
committee’s
recommendation ‘‘at long
last’’, while Cr Geoff Shier
said it had been along
process that had polarised
people, but the community
could now come together
with the common goal of
raising funds for the project.
The council has
committed $1.5 million, with
the rest to be sought from
funding agencies and the
Save our Pool group, which
already has about $100,000
in the bank.
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Kaiapoi artist airs her heartfelt gratitude
Kaiapoiartist Christine Watton thanked
the Waimakariri DistrictCouncil for its
post earthquake vision for the town
during the opening of her first solo
exhibitionatKaiapoi’s Art on the Quay
Gallery last month.
She said that the rebuild of Kaiapoi was
more than just reinstating infrastructure,
and that human connections were equally
important.
Theestablishment of the community
group, You Me We Us, bringing together a
bunchof‘‘roll up your sleeves, let’s get the
job done’’people,was without doubt the
best gathering of local human resources
ever made, she said.
You Me We Us is now knownasAll
Together Kaiapoi.
Christine also thankedthe Waimakariri
Arts Trust, which manages the Kaiapoi
Art Expo,for providingthe exhibition
space where she developed the confidence
to publiclydisplay her artwork.
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Pupils enjoy cemetery project
By DAVID HILL
Kaiapoi High School pupils have
been helping to identify graves at the
local RSA cemetery.
AYear 11 literacy class spent time
at the Kaiapoi RSA Cemetery to
check off the grave sites and match
the names of old soldiers and their
spouses against amaster list.
The information will be used to
develop amap and plotfinder to
make it easier for people to find the
final resting place of family
members.
Deputy principal Elizabeth
McMeeken said the pupils completed
an NCEA Level 2project working in
groups, with each group allocated a
section of the cemetery, devising a
strategy, dividing up tasks and
carrying them out.
“The learning was the key thing,’’
she said. ‘‘They all knew what we
were aiming for and it’s important
that they learn the skills of working
together, coming up with aplan and
seeing if it works.”
Along the way the pupils
researched the acronyms for the
ranks and other military terms.
Pupils Kaleb Cahill, aged 16, and
Tyler Young, 15, said they enjoyed
working on the project, even though
they had to return to school early
after it started raining on the day.
“It was good to do something in the
community instead of just going to
school,” Kaleb says.
Mrs McMeeken said it was good to
give her pupils the chance to do
something positive in the community.
‘‘These students wouldn’t normally
get involved in these sorts of
activities. They are teenagers, mainly
boys, and they are into outdoor stuff.”
In memory ... It will soon
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Class work ... Kaiapoi
High School pupils Tyler
Young, left, aged 15, and
Kaleb Cahill, 16, enjoyed
working on aschool
project to help the Kaiapoi
RSA.
Looking to
the future
By DAVID HILL
Canterbury mayors are looking ahead to
2050.
An initiative has started to develop a
longterm visionofwhat the Greater
Christchurch areawill looklike in 30
years, Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon
says.
‘‘We haveanopportunity to work
together alongside iwi and mana whenua
to set astrong direction for Greater
Christchurch and to strengthen our
relationship withcentralgovernment,’’
says Mr Gordon,who is the Greater
Christchurch Partnership deputy chair.
‘‘We needtobethinking now about the
future we want for our children and
grandchildren.’’
Key to setting a2050 vision willbehow
the region recovers from Covid19 by
planningfor growth, attracting
industries,employment and investment,
and providingprosperityfor the next
generation, Mr Gordon says.
‘‘It will alsoaddress the impact of
climate changeonour environmentand
communities,and set out agreed actions
as we movetowards being azerocarbon
economy.’’
The Greater Christchurch Partnership
is acollaborationbetween the
Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri
councils, Environment Canterbury, Ngai
Tahu,the Canterbury District Health
Boardand government agencies.
Mr Gordon saysheremembers being
part of Greater Christchurch
conversations whichbegan in 2003 and
led to thedevelopmentofthe Urban
Development Strategy, which set avision
of what 2020 might look like.
Jamie Arbuckle
NZ First Kaikoura Candidate
Jamie is aMarlborough District Councilor
with over 10 years’ governance in local
government. Jamie has worked across
all facets of Council and as aqualified
Hearings Commissioner, has experience
with Environment Planning and the
RMA. Prior to Council and still apassion
for Jamie today, ishis involvement in
Horticulture. He is well known from his
time at local markets and for his family’s
long involvement in farming and fruit
growing in the region. Jamie completed
his Business and Management Diploma at
NMIT. His wife Sally, ahairdresser, and
their four children aged 11 -20, have been
actively involved in local markets and
festivals. Youwill often find them at local
sporting events and day to day schooling
activities.
Being ahard worker, good listener,
communicator and an active member of
the community -Jamie know the issues.
There are many major infrastructure
projects in the Kaikoura Electorate that
need Government support including
the Picton Ferry Terminal upgrades,
The Whale Trail along the East coast of
Kaikoura, Irrigation Schemes and future
water storage proposals, road and rail.
The Provincial Growth Fund will play
acritical role in our Region; Hanmer
Springs recently received $3.1m towards
domestic tourism to improve the thermal
pools and Kaikoura received $10.88m
for the Wakatu Quay and South Bay
Developments which are important for
employment and growth.
Covid-19 has presented major challenges
for our local economy. There are many
affected sectors such as hospitality,
tourism, accommodation, retail,
construction and the small to medium
sized businesses within that. Primary
sectors such as viticulture, seafood,
aquaculture, farming and forestry will be
critical for our recovery. Afocus must be
on stopping business closure, job losses
and providing support to our communities
around mental health. Parts of the
Kaikoura electorate are reliant on tourism
activities and it will be vital to showcase
our region as the gateway to the South
Island. There are major opportunities
with offshore aquaculture -the resilience
and growth of primary industries can
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Authors to chat over the tea cups
By ROBYN BRISTOW
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Since launchingin2008, the
Writers’ Tea Partyatthe
Amberley Memorial Library
has becomeamuchloved
event among New Zealand
writers.
This year, the teaparty
tradition of introducing
exciting and thoughtprovoking
writerscontinues.
Laura Borrowdale,a
feminist writer and mother of
two youngdaughters, will be a
guest. Lauraisinterested in
the multipleroles of women’s
experience,and has just
published her first collection
of short stories, Sex,with
Animals.
The title is mischievous, a
punctuation joke. The stories
are actually about messy
human relationships. The
animalsare metaphors.
Laura is also the publisher of
Aotearotica,ahighly successful
literary art journal.
‘‘I don’twant people to
misinterpretitasfrivolous,’’
she says.
‘‘Whenitcomes to sex, our
silence speaks volumesto
young people around us.’’
PhilipNorman,anawardwinning
Christchurchbased
composer, author and highly
skilled public speaker, will
also visit.
His work spans the breadth
of the performingarts. It
includes choralmusic, opera,
balletssuch as Peter Pan,and
musicals such as Footrot Flats
and Loveoff the Shelf —
The experience of women ... Laura Borrowdale, afeminist writer and mother of two young daughters,
will be aguest at the annual Writers’ Tea Party.
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collaborations with Roger
Hall.
He has also worked withA.K.
Grant, Gavin Bishop and Fiona
Farrell, amongothers. His
biography, Douglas Lilburn:His
Life and Music,was the winner
of a2007 MontanaNew
Zealand Book Award. In 2015,
he was madeaCompanion of
the NewZealand Orderof
Meritfor services to music and
to music theatre.
AmericanDoc Drumheller, a
writer, musician and literary
entrepreneur, completes the
guest list.
BorninNorthCarolina, he
now lives in Oxford. He has
worked in awardwinning
groups for theatre and music,
and has published 10
collections of poetry.
He travels the world
performing his poems in
places as diverse as Cuba,
Lithuaniaand China. He
publishes the literary art
journal Catalyst.His new book,
Election Day of the Dead,isdue
out fromCold HubPress this
year.
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Waimakariri
Focus from Dan Gordon, Mayor
Big voluntary effort
behind many events
It is greattobeatlevel 1. This past
weekendhas seen several community
events.Iwould like to commend the event
organisers for putting on suchawide
variety of activities for our communityto
enjoy.
The Lightand SoundFestival in Victoria
Park was excellent. Unfortunately,the
weather on Sunday saw both the Rangiora
Festival of Colour and the Kaiapoi Party in
the Park postponed.
We are luckytohave community
organisations that put in ahuge voluntary
effort so thatour community can enjoy
these events.
Friday night saw an event in Kaiapoi
acknowledging 10 years sincethe
September 4earthquake. This was to have
been celebrated on September 4, but was
delayedbecause of Covid19.
The event was held to commemorate this
anniversary but, more importantly, to
celebrate how far we have come together
and achieved since that time. Whilethe
earthquakes represented asignificant
challenge, they also presented significant
opportunities.
Much has happened in those 10 years
and Iamparticularly proud of the way our
community and businessesralliedand
helped us rebuild.
Our recovery is testimony to the spirit
and strength of you all. Our community is
stronger than ever before.
OxfordArt Galleryalso celebrated10
years since it officially opened.Renowned
New Zealand artist and Gallery Patron
Philip Trusttum was present for the
openingofhis exhibition.
If you are in Oxford, or planning a
journeythere,itisworth atrip to see
Philip’s work and support the gallery.
Personally, Ienjoy supporting the
creativepart of our community and
attending our galleries to see the latest
exhibitions, or attending the various
performingarts events.
We are fortunateasadistrict to haveso
much talent that we can enjoy and
appreciate.
Around the community there is
consultation under way for walking and
cycling improvements in Woodend that
will work in with the New Zealand
Transport Agency’s new signalised
crossingplanned for Main North Road
outsideWoodendSchool.
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❛We are fortunate as adistrict
to have so much talent that we
can enjoy and appreciate.❜
The tender for this crossing has been
released, with construction to start before
Christmas. It will be completedbefore the
new schoolyear starts.
Seeing this completed, alongwith the
other signalled safetyimprovements, is
important. It is apriority for our council
and community.
Iknow the Woodendcommunity will
welcome the news.
The council is also consulting the
community about roading improvements
in FlaxtonRoad that will include anew
sharedpath for walkers and cyclists, and
join with anew roundabout at the corner
of Flaxton and Fernside roads. Once
completed,this is going to make a
significant differencetoroad safety and
traffic flow.
If you head to Christchurch you will have
noticedalot of work underway on the
Waimakariri Bridgepart of the motorway.
This is preparing for the opening of the
new Northern Corridor —aproject being
led by the transport agency.
It is expected that this will open mid
December.
There will be anew highoccupancy lane
that will also take anew express bus
serviceand will link with parkandride
locations throughout the district.
These coming changes will make areal
difference for commuters and will be
operational early in the new year. Keep an
eye out for furtherinformation.
We appreciate your understandingwith
traffic delayswhile the finalstagesof
construction are completed.
Environment Canterbury undertooka
review of the Waimakariribus network
last year. The new bus timetabling
commenced this week.
For further information, visit metroinfo.
co.nz/upcomingtimetableandroutechanges/
Iwelcome contactfrom anyonewho
needsassistance or has an issue that they
may want to discuss. Email me at
mayor@wmk.govt.nz or phone (021)
906 437.I’m heretohelp.
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Environment Canterbury Councillor
Crucial steps toward
asustainable future
Many challenges face the current
generation if we are to ensure a
sustainablefuture.
Foryou,thebiggest challenges may be
considering the postCovid future, dealing
withchanging climate, reducing
greenhouse gases,orthestressesof
everydaylife.
Regionalcouncilsand landownersare
nowfocusing onunderstanding and
implementing policy directives in the
Government’s Essential Freshwater
package.
The primary pieces of legislationare the
National Policy Statement for Freshwater
(NPSFM), National Environmental
Standards for Freshwater (NES) and stock
exclusion regulations.
The NPSFM isabout improving the
health ofall water in both urbanandrural
areas.Awiderange of activitiesimpact
waterquality,somay alsobeimpactedby
thenew policy directives.
Whilethere isaremarkablesimilarity
betweentheoutcomessought in
Environment Canterbury’s current
freshwater planning framework (the Land
and WaterRegional Plan) and much of the
new national directives,wenow need to
revisit our plans to incorporate these.
Environment Canterbury was the first
regional council to develop aplan under
the2011NPSFM—the Hurunui Waiau
RiverRegionalPlan,PlanChange 1of
whichhas recently been made operative.
Developing the current framework
collaboratively has come at considerable
cost to our communityand ratepayers in
termsofbothmoney andtime.
Engagement withmana whenua is
fundamental to incorporating thenew
NPSrequirementsinto ourfreshwater
plansbefore December 2024asweare
required to do. We must first understand
the concept of Te Mana oteWai, putting
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❛It is important to
acknowledge the
improvements and investment
landowners, industries,
developers and others have
already made towards
improving water quality.❜
thehealthofthe waterbefore all other
considerations.
We will continue to work withour
community over the next couple of years
on what more we need to do and where,
and how it will be implemented.
Earlyindicationsare that theNPSFMis
farreaching, not only for Environment
Canterbury in terms of resourcingand
funding forplanning, consenting,
compliance and science, but also in
relation to the impacts of implementation
on the wider community.
Over thelast10years,recognising local
water quality challenges, Canterbury
communities have responded
collaboratively and engaged with regional
plan developmentand implementation.
It is importanttoacknowledge the
improvements and investment
landowners, industries, developers and
others have already made towards
improving water quality. Some of these
will take decades to become visible.
Our commitment to improve water
quality within ageneration will require
collaboration, innovation, increasing use
of new technology, and practical solutions.
Change has never been easy. It is even
harder when the scale of change seeks not
only to account for 150 years ofdevelopment,
but alsotoleave afuture legacy.
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For Continuity
Of Care
At Pegasus Medical Centre we pride ourselves on our commitment to our Staff,Patientsand the Community.
Pegasus Medical Centre is committed to its community.
As the busy practice continues to grow, itprovides
patients with access to avariety of clinics and specialists
at the practice.
Today it has seven doctors, six receptionists, five
nurses and aclinical assistant. It has ateam of visiting
specialists offering everything from Psychology,
Midwifery, Dietary, gynaecology, obstetrics, cardiology,
foot care, audiology, colorectal &General Surgery and
Hand &Orthopaedic clinics who use the Medical Centre
to support the wider North Canterbury community.
Practice Manager Nicky Sloss says this ensures lengthy
trips into the city can be avoided and patients are often
able to access the services they require quicker.
The practice recognises good healthcare can
strengthen acommunity and the Doctors, Nurses and
Administrative staff work hard to accommodate all
patients in atimely manner. This was especially true
during lockdown and the resulting Covid 19 levels that
followed.
We are absolutely committed to our community here at
Pegasus Medical centre and on the wellbeing of both our
patients and our Staff” she says.
Nicky said the response to the initial lockdown in March
by the practice was both quick and agile as they adapted
to meet the fast changing environment.
Owners Dr John Dehn &DrJanet Robinson
immediately put aplan in place to ensure all staff were
informed and supported, organising medical supplies
including PPE together with additional resources to keep
everyone safe.
“Covid 19 has been challenging for us and for our
Patients. We have worked extremely hard within the
guidelines set out by the Ministry of Health which have
changed sometimes on adaily basis to deliver the best
care we can particularly for our elderly and vulnerable
patients” says Dr Dehn.
Morning huddles at the start of the day kept staff
informed on the pandemic and provided an opportunity
to discuss updates and implement any changes required
to work within the guidelines.
Patients were to the fore as telephone consultations
were offered which for awhile replaced face to face
consultations in abid to decrease risk for everyone.
Patients requiring face to face consultations were initially
seen in the car park if they showed any Covid like
symptoms which often resembled awaiting room with
cars full of patients waiting to see the Doctors or get their
flu vaccines safely away from others.
“All the Staff worked extremely hard to accommodate all
requests often under very trying circumstances and are
to be commended for their dedication and resilience at
such adifficult and uncertain time” says Nicky.
Dr Dehn says anew Patient portal via the website is
now available to assist Patients to book routine online
appointments, request repeat prescriptions and to
access lab results. This will be agreat tool for our
patients and we hope more of them will take advantage
of this technology” he says.
Dr John Dehn continues to offer skin checks and minor
surgeries at the Practice. This year Dr George Dehn
joined the team as aGPand has aparticular interest in
Musculoskeletal disorders.
KAREN Sloss
NICKY Sloss
Clinical nurse lead Karen Sloss has been with the
Pegasus Medical Centre since it opened its doors in 2013.
“The growth has been incredible.We have moved from
the initial small complex across the road to our spacious
purpose-built facility which is great to work in” Karen
says.
As lead nurse Karen says her role, outside of the daily
general nursing duties, is to support the nursing team of
six, liaising with the GPs and practice manager on clinical
matters.
“We work hard to support each other and to use our
individual strengths to improve patient outcomes. For us,
the patient is the main focus.”
Karen says it is great to work in an environment with
ateam that can offer awide range of services. “We offer ahigh level of acute care and a
variety of planned services.”
Karen is particularly proud of her nursing teams’ efforts during the Covid-19 lockdown
because alot of the initial communications with patients had to be over the phone.
This meant having to adapt to arapidly changing situation Karen says.
“It was achallenging time for us and our patients, but the team was flexible, responsive
and professional.”
Nicky Sloss, the new Pegasus Medical Centre
practice manager arrived amid the Covid 19
crisis earlier this year.
“It was abit of abaptism of fire to be
honest” said Nicky but she was immediately
struck by the willingness of all the Staff to
do what was needed and by the unwavering
support and leadership of both John &Janet.
Nicky comes from aprivate surgical
hospital background where she was initially
responsible for scheduling surgeons
operating list to eventually working as Patient
Services Manager and managing Reception
and Concierge Staff.
She took ayear off to travel to the UK and on her return home at the end of
October last year enjoyed ashort stint working for her friend who has aflorist
shop in Rangiora.
Deciding she wanted to return to the healthcare industry Nicky isenjoying
the diversity and challenges of general practice and is feeling grateful to be
working for apractice that values its Staff and strives for excellence in the
delivery of community based healthcare.
Ph 03 920 4060
52 Pegasus Main Street, Pegasus 7612
www.pegasusmedicalcentre.co.nz
Monday to Thursday 8am -6pm
Friday 8am to 5.30pm
Saturday 9am -1pm
By appointment
2313657
NEWS AND OPINION
8 North Canterbury News, October 1, 2020
Problem with tree removals
started right at the top
Dear Editor
Regarding the article, ‘‘Trees had to go’’
(North Canterbury News,August 27), someone
needs to be held accountablefor the removal of
the trees.
Ibelieve Environment Canterbury (ECan)
chairwoman Jenny Hughey put her hand up
with her comments to that effect in the story.
The problem starts at the top, not the person
on the chainsaw.
If they are now preparing the area and
replanting, is that not putting trees back in the
same area?
Is the replanting with natives done at acost to
ECan and not charged to ratepayers?
There appears to many departments,
committees and subcommittees, and nobody
knows what’s going on.
What happened to the timber that was felled?
ECan felled them and, if it’s only good as
firewood,they should cut it up at their cost and
offer it free to locals who use logburners.Ifused
for other purposes, where are the funds?
They’re going to the Waimakariri council, I
hope.
To the person with the tidy yard who dumped
their grass clippings on the side of Northbrook
Road around September 24, they should try
using the green wastebin. Thenthey wouldn’t
be wasting petrol as well.
Yours,
Alan R.
Mother Nature
Dear Editor,
Once again, Mother Nature has shown her
power. Those old enoughhave experienced far
worse.
As Idrovehome from Kaikoura on Friday,
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
September 18, it was as if the world had
stopped, the fragility of relying on the
electricity network exposed.There was no
power from KaikouratoGreta Valley.
Therefore, they was no eftpos, no petrol, coffee
or wifi. It was cash only (if you had some). No
water from pumped supplies or wells.
That was just anorthwestgale. What happens
when asolar flare zips down to Earth and
knocks out all the computerreliant systems?
Chaos,that’s what!
We no longer have the Ministry of Works and
the New ZealandElectricity Department that
had people on the groundthroughout our
communities. They could be on the job almost
instantly and knew what switch to pull —
provided the landline phoneswere working.
Ionce watched Balmoral Forest burn, only to
be flattened by agood old nor’wester about 25
years later, in 1975, and dust blanking out the
sun during the droughts of the 1970s.
Northwest gales are part of North
Canterbury life. However, they do have a
potential upside in that they spill copious
amounts of rainfall on thisside of the Alps
which, so far, runs out to sea unharnessed.
Last week, during 96 hours of flood flow, the
34.5 million cubic metres of water generated
could have raisedLake Sumner 2.3 metres and
irrigated 7000 hectaresfor awhole year. We get
these repeated gales every spring and autumn.
We need desperately to get rid of aculture
that protects reactive governance and go back to
being Boy Scouts. Be Prepared.!
Yours,
John McCaskey,
Waipara
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Joey’s plight set the scene for
the Waikari School’s termthree
production last week.Itplayed
to full houses at the matinee and
nightperformance.
Eventually Joey, played by
Finn Fricker, findshecan drum
and the performanceendedwith
the children singing and dancing
to Try Everything from the movie
Zootopia.
The circus actsincluded
juggling, acrobats, clowns,
performing animals, SharpEdge
Eddie the knife thrower, and
many more.
The final act was DJ Philip, a
ventriloquist dummyplayed
expertly and hilariously by
Tanner Barton.
The production was supported
financially by the Hurunui
District Council through
Creative CommunityFunding.
Principal Yvonne Blairsaid it
was an amazing show, and ‘‘we
battledthrough to makeitto
Level 1’’.
This allowed larger audiences
to enjoythe students’ talents.
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10 North Canterbury News, October 1, 2020
School art expo
makes asplash
By DAVID HILL
Last week’s Kaiapoi North
School art expo was achance
for pupils to show off their
creativity after adisrupted
year.
Principal Jason Miles said
staff had planned aschool
production this year as part
of its art rotation, but the
plans were scrapped because
of Covid19.
‘‘We decided to swap it and
have an art expo instead and
it worked out well, with the
move to level 1coming just in
time for the event.’’
Art teacher Nicole
Duxfield worked with the
children across all year
levels to bring out their
creativity, he says.
‘‘I like the way they are
given the same brief, but they
put their own individuality
into it.’’
Mrs Duxfield says her
proudest exhibit was the
Bonded By Bubbles art work,
to which all of the children
contributed. It recognises the
lockdown experience.
‘‘It was such astrange time
for all of us, so we wanted to
acknowledge it in apositive
way and the kids have
captured it beautifully.
‘‘Our community has gone
through alot over the last 10
years, beginning with the
earthquakes and now with
Covid19 and they have coped
well.’’
Monster fish ... Singers perform during the Kaiapoi North School art expo last week. Adisplay of ‘‘Pinch Pot
monster fish’’ is in the foreground.
PHOTOS: DAVID HILL
Bonded By Bubbles ... Kaiapoi North School pupils Kahurangi,
left, aged 12, Summer, 12, and Thomas, 12, with Emily, front left,
7and Madeline, 5, are proud of the art display of Bonded By
Bubbles,towhich all the children contributed.
Montages ... Stella, left, aged 12, Indy, 8, and Summer, 12, admire the
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Penguins ... Josh, aged 7, enjoyed
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KAIAPOI 10 YEARS ON
North Canterbury News, October 1, 2020
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Kaiapoi street party packs Raven Quay
By DAVID HILL
Afteranuncertain time, Kaiapoi
partied in the street to mark 10 years
sincethe Canterbury earthquakes.
RavenQuay was bulging at the
seamsasacrowd flocked to the
Kaiapoi10Years On
commemorations on Friday evening.
The event,originally planned for
Friday, September4,was postponed
for three weeks because of Covid19.
All TogetherKaiapoicoordinator
LindaDunbar said she was relieved
the event proved to be ahit withthe
community.
She admitted to somenerves early
on Friday, but she neednot have
worried as Waimakariri took full
advantage of the return to alert
level1.
The event was so successful that
several stallholdersbegan running
out of foodwell before the8pm
closing time.
Speaking at the event,
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon
reflected on the 10 yearssince the
firstmajorquake.
“Thiswas adefining momentin
our history. The impact of thisevent
has beenfelt ever since —and not
just with aftershocks.Much has
happenedinthose 10 years and Iam
particularly proudofthe way our
community and businesses rallied
together and helpedusrebuild.
“Our recovery is testimonytothe
spirit and strengthofyou all.”
Mr Gordon paid tributetoformer
MayorDavid Ayers andWaimakariri
District Council chief executive Jim
Palmer, who is set to retire in March,
“who provided strong directionfor
recoverythat focused on people and
put the communityfirst”.
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NEWS
12 North Canterbury News, October 1, 2020
Camping issues
discussed again
By ROBYN BRISTOW
The vexed question of freedom camping
created alongdebate, once again, at the
HurunuiDistrict Council.
Central to thediscussion was the
contentious issue of freedom campingin
HanmerSprings.
Officers hadbeencalled on to provide
areport to theSeptember meeting on the
feasibility of prohibitingfreedom
camping at theHanmer Springs War
Memorial carparksite and providing two
additional freedom campingparks at the
ChisholmPark carparksite.
Several councillors questioned if it was
appropriate to havecamping in the
middle of thetown.Ross Barnessaid
peopleshouldnot have to look outthe
kitchenwindow and seecampers, nor
shouldtheyhave to putupwithvans
arrivingall hours of thenight.
Cr Mary Holloway saidsqueezing four
sites into an already restrictedparking
space wasdangerous forpedestrians,
particularlychildrenexcited about their
holiday or visit to the town.
Winning form ...
Residents wanted the sites to be away
from the centreofthe village,she said.
Cr LindaMurchison said thecouncil
should simply admit it had notgot it right
and worktowardmaking changesin
Hanmer Springs.
The Freedom Camping Bylawcame
into effect in September, 2018.Changes
were madetoit in August 2019 andApril
2020.
She moved that thefeasibilityof
amendingitagain should be considered
alongside theLong Term Plan (20212031)
process.
This wasbecause areview was
requiredtogothroughaspecial
consultative procedure,which came at a
cost if consultantsorstaffcarrieditout.
It also tooktime,would impact on the
planning team’s workprogramme, and a
review didnot necessarily meanthe
communitywouldget the outcome it
wanted.
The council agreed to consider shifting
the camping areas in HanmerSpringsto
the HanmerSports Reserve alongsidethe
Long TermPlan deliberations.
Matt Summerfield in action in the Spring Rally in South Canterbury.
PHOTO: GEOFF RIDDER
Summerfield in top form
Asecond successive victoryfor Matt
Summerfield in as many outingswith his
new MitsubishiMirageAP4 rally car
showsgood form heading intohis home
rallyinfour weeks.
The Rangiorabased top seed was
fastest on all butone stageofthe Spring
RallyinSouthCanterbury, winning by
almost aminute.
On the heels of victory at the Catlins
Rally, he led a59strong fieldaway from
Levels Raceway,Timaru, for eight
special stagestotalling 130km.
Apartfrom droppingafew seconds to
youngRobbie Stokes(in aFord Fiesta
AP4) on the opening stage, Summerfield
won everyotherleg convincinglyto
finish 59.2 seconds aheadofStokes, with
Josh Marston third (in aHolden Barina
AP4) just1.8 secondsbehind.
‘‘Stage one was getting the rust out of
the system, putting my ears back on and
learningtolisten again, so Igot through
that and didn’t look back, really,’’
Summerfield said at the finish.
Heading intothe Spring Rallywith a
new car and as the top seeds, Mattand
his codriver, sister Nicole
Summerfield, knew there wouldbenew
lessons along the way.
‘‘Good to get the win. Cominginto the
rallyitwas unknown how the speed was
goingtobeinthe firstnoted rally of the
year.
‘‘Good being out the front.Therewas
alot of gravel on the road so we probably
escaped alittle bit of dust,sofrom that
pointofview it was pretty good for us.
‘‘Andlearning aboutbeing number
one [on the road] was quite key.Where
to put thecar, hunting for some smooth
lines, smooth tracks. Worked on it. It was
good to do our own thing and get back on
some notes.’’
The pair are using events thatallow
pacenotesaspreparationfor when
competition in the New Zealand rally
championship returnsnext year.
Victory in the first pacenote rally of
the year, after an absenceofnearly
12months between ‘‘calls’’, is agood
start.
‘‘It was reallyabout getting back into
the rhythm of the notes. Today,weused
amixture of this year’sand last year’s
notes, and last year’s was alittle bit
better and Ithink that’s just because
we’d done rallies before thisone.’’
Results
Spring Rally,SouthCanterbury Top 6:
Matt Summerfield/NicoleSummerfield
(Mitsubishi Mirage AP4)1hr 07m 35.0s 1;
Robbie Stokes/Amy Stokes (FordFiesta
AP4) +0:59.2s 2; Josh Marston/Andrew
Graves (HoldenBarina AP4) +0:01.8s 3;
ReganRoss/KatrinaRenshaw (Ford
Fiesta R5) +0:41.7s 4.; Marcus van Klink/
Dave Neil(Mazda RX8) +2:40.75;Sean
Haggarty/Sean Sands (SubaruImpreza
WRX) +0:03.7s 6.
MEET THE CANDIDATES WAIMAKARIRI
Leighton Baker
New Conservative Waimakariri candidate
Leighton started life as ayoung buck
up in the sunny North Island and
graduated from St Kentigern College.
After graduation he worked asafarm
hand on asheep and beef farm in
Dargaville, learning the value of along
day’s work and how important it is to
think practically throughout life. This
also taught him how to understand the
nuances of farming and has helped
him realise today that the legislation
being put in place is not realistic or
workable.
He met his wife Sue (Waimak born
and bred) during amissions trip to
Fiji doing Cyclone relief and they
proceeded to get married and have
their first two children in Auckland.
He quickly learned (Sue may have
given him the nudge) that the place to
be was in North Canterbury, so they
moved their family and had two more
children in the South Island. Over
the 30 years he has now been in the
Waimakariri he has spent 6ofthose
tutoring youth to get them educated
around trades and into work.
Leighton has now built up
his multiple businesses in the
construction industry for the last 30
years which are focussed on creating
low energy and sustainable homes that
are safer and healthier for those living
in them. He has taken his construction
team over to Cambodia on multiple
occasions to help the local community
build aschool that was urgently
needed.
Afather of 4and agrandfather
of 5Leighton has seen it all and
understands how vital it is for families
to be supported and strengthened from
the inside out. He has been active
in his community volunteering with
running various kids camps, after
school programs and visiting prisons
to give the men hope to turn their lives
around.
Leighton has been avoice speaking
out against encouraging death in the
community, hestaunchly opposes
the euthanasia bill as New Zealand
already has one of the highest suicide
rates in the world and he believes
in encouraging life, this includes
standing against the new abortion laws
which allow abortion up until birth,
and in creating systems and building
communities that inspire hope and
help fight loneliness to give people
real connection. He also is opposed to
teaching gender ideology to children,
children need love and support and
encouragement, they do not need to
be confused about their gender or
taught to take chemicals or go through
procedures that they do not need.
Position Statement:
We have seen asteady decline in our
democracy over the last few years,
from the restriction of free speech,
the selling off of our assets without
democratic process, passing of laws
without proper consultation, at one
stage there was 15 passed in 24 hours,
not to mention the gun buy-back which
made out like honest licence holders
were criminals. Yet, we still have hope.
Here at New Conservative we still
remember the freedom that our
ancestors fought for and we respect
and acknowledge the sacrifice that
those who have gone before us have
given up. We believe in binding
citizens referenda, which would allow
Kiwis to have avoice in their nation,
you may not agree with all aparties
policies but the majority of our nations
voices need to be listened to and
binding referenda allows that.
New Conservative fights for our
economy, farming contributes 30% our
our GDP so we believe in supporting
farmers and getting out of the Paris
Accord and the ETS scheme which is
turning our prime farmland into pine
tree acreage that is then handed over
to foreign interests.
Finally, webelieve in families.
Families need to be able to support
each other and our income splitting
policies allows parents that much
needed boost in their back pocket. The
stronger our families are the stronger
our nation is.
So when you go to vote remember it’s
your nation, it needs your voice.
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MattDoocey
MP forWaimakariri
Since being elected MP of Waimakariri six years ago,Ihave enjoyed
being ahands-on MP who has strived to be accessible and I’m always
looking at ways to help our residents beheard onwhat they need.
I’m committed tothe Waimakariri. Waimakariri is agreat place tobring
up afamily. Iknow this because Ilive and work in the electorate with my
wife, Viki, who is aswim teacher at Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre, and our two
children, who love attending their local schools.
Ihave fought hard for our community tomake sure wehave the
infrastructureand resources weneed to meet the demands of arapidly
growing community.
I’ve fought hard for our residents bysecuring afterhours health care;
saving the Waikukubus service; ensuring our region is resourced for
infrastructureto bring shorter travel times for our commuters; fighting
for the government to commit to the Belfast toPegasus motorway,
including the Woodend Bypass; and Istood up for our Belfast residents
against aproposal tostore 40,000 bales ofwaste near homes.
Being aware ofthe issues on the ground brings relevance tomy role
and it is by keeping connected to the local issues that Ihave been
most effective.
Ihave kept connected to our issues by making myself available to
meet with our residents atatime and place that suits them, whether
in my offices, communityconstituent clinics, night meetings or morning
coffee catch-ups. Your support has shown mehow much you value
accessibility and commitment to your area.
Before entering politics, Iworked in mental health both in New Zealand
and the UK. Iwent into mental health to make adifference and politics
is away of continuing to make that difference.
In Parliament, as National’s first Mental Health Spokesperson, Iinitiated
New Zealand’sfirst mental health cross-party approach in Parliament
to develop long-term solutions for New Zealanders and to break down
the barriers toprogress inresponding to the growing demand for
mental-health services.
In my first term as Member of Parliament, Ibrought down Parliament’s
Social Services Select Committee toCanterbury tohear directly from
service providers about their response toour communities’ psychosocial
recovery needs. Iworked to ensure there was cross-party
representation for the visit in recognition of Parliament’s continued
support ofour recovery.
I’m invested inthe Waimakariri. It’s my home and yours. It is always
been my priority tohave the voice ofthe Waimakariri heard and this
is something Iwork hard at. Iamprivileged to represent you and Ilook
forward tocontinue working hard for Waimakariri.
National has always and will continue to support our farmers, as they
are the backbone of our economy and will help us through these
difficult times.
MattDoocey
Fighting hard for Waimakariri
9 Securing after-hours health care
9 Saving Waikuku bus service
9 Signalised crossing at Woodend School
9 Initiated across-party approach to
mental health inParliament
9 Stood up for Belfast residents againstan
ECan consent for 40,000 bales ofwaste
9 Fighting hard for the Government
to commit to the Belfast toPegasus
motorway including the Woodend Bypass
Dan Rosewarne
Labour Waimakariri candidate
Dan enlisted into the NZArmy at
the age of 18 and completed an Auto
Heavy Engineering apprenticeship.
After several years in this role Dan
moved up through the ranks and
took on various mentoring, training
and logistics management roles.
Dan believes that every New
Zealander deserves the opportunity
to reach their full potential and
have ashare in the Kiwi Dream of
home ownership, world class health
care and awell-paid job. Dan is
passionate about the trades and
believes that apprenticeships are
vital tobusiness and the economy.
Dan is committed to improving
pathways for young people to
get into apprenticeships and for
businesses totake on apprentices.
With the New Zealand Defence
Force, Dan has served on several
operational tours, including two to
Afghanistan. It is these experiences
that have helped shape Dan’sviews
on the importance ofequality, social
justice and providing opportunities
for everyone to get ahead.
Some ofDan’s career highlights
include deploying as part of the
regional assistance mission to
the Solomon Islands in 2008.
and providing disaster relief
to Christchurch after the 2011
earthquakes. In 2016 Dan was
involved with the planning,
coordination and distribution of
essential supplies into Kaikoura
immediately after the earthquake.
Most recently Dan has been part
of the New Zealand Defence Force
contribution to the COVID-19 All
of Government response and has
been involved with the planning,
establishment and management
of the Canterbury based managed
isolation and quarantine facilities.
Dan and his Wife Sheree have
two young children and live in the
Woodend region.
“It is an absolute privilege to be
representing Labour in my home
region of Waimakariri. We have
come together to fight the virus as
acommunity. Now, our rebuild
will be an opportunity to reset NZ
and build equality back into the
economy.
This crisis has shown the
importance of astrong social
safety net. Many people are
accessing assistance who never
have had to before. Labour has a
plan to meet the needs of the post
COVID-19 New Zealand.
The Labour-led government
responded to COVID-19 with
support to over 1.6 million kiwis
through the wage subsidy scheme
and with one-year interest free
business loans to support small
businesses who need it. Part of
our recovery includes over $400
million to help tourism and big
health investments to catch up
on operations and to keep us
well. Our rebuild will include
$15 billion to build and upgrade
hospitals, roads and housing to
keep us moving. The cornerstone
of our rebuild is more new jobs
–tobuild schools, roads and
conserve our environment.
Istarted out my working life
in the trades and have gone
on to have asuccessful career
in the NZDF. With my proven
leadership ability, and my
experience contributing to the All
of Government response to many
of our recent natural disasters,
Iwill bring real life experience
with me to Parliament that will
be needed to meet the needs of our
community.”
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strategy
By DAVID HILL
Aworkinggroup has been set up
to consider the final leg of the
Belfast to Kaiapoi Cycleway.
The KaiapoiTuahiwi
Community Boardhas approved
the setting up of aworkinggroup
to look at residents’concerns
over the potentialimpact on
parking, property values and
access for emergencyservicesif
the cycleway was to pass
through Perakiand Vickery
streets.
“Thisworking group gives us a
chance to work directly with
residents to find an optionthat
benefitspeoplewho liveon
thesestreets, as well as the
widercommunity who will be
usingthe cycleway,”board
chairwoman Chris Greengrass
says.
“I thinkthis projecthas the
potential to be areally positive
improvement for the area.”
The working group will work
with council staff to consider
options to address residents’
concerns.
It will includepeople who live
on the affected streets, cyclists,
an independent trafficengineer,
and representatives from local
schools and emergency services.
The working group will report
back to the community boardto
make afinalrecommendation to
the council.
If no agreeablesolution is
found, it is possible the funding
may be allocated to asimilar
project in the district.
Ashgrove principal retires
By DAVID HILL
ChristineChadwick found out theremight be
an openingfor the principal’s roleatAshgrove
School while visiting aschool gala.
Thatwas 14 years ago, and at the time
Christine was commutingfrom Rangiora to her
jobasprincipalatBreens IntermediateSchool
in Christchurch.
“The gala wasareal communityeventand
this is areal communityschool, and so I
applied,” she says.
In her time,she has seenthe school grow to
apeak of 587 pupils. In the years afterthe 2010
and 2011earthquakes, the school was bulging
at the seams as families moved to Rangiora.
“It was adifficult time, but it was alsoan
interesting time wherewehad to rethinkwhat
we were doing,” Christine says.
“Learning and teaching was changingaswe
reviewed our work andour teaching spaces,
but I’ve workedwith some amazing people in
my time.”
Christine is thankfulfor the support of her
fellow principals. She chaired the North
CanterburyPrimary Principals' Association for
4 1 ⁄2 years,until justbeforeher retirement at the
end of term three.
“When we needeach other for support
there’salways someone you cantalk to. After
the earthquakes we found it was very
important that we looked outfor eachother, so
our focus as agroup has beenonthe welfare of
our principals.
“And morerecently, with Covid19, it has
been about making sure we’ve all got the
resources and we share information to keep
each other wellinformed aboutwhat’s
happening.”
Christine says the role of aschool principal
is “a multifaceted job”,asaleader, project
manager, an advocate for childreninacrisis,
supportingthe wellbeing of staff, supporting
fundraising efforts, and supporting the
community.
As amum herself, she is “verysympathetic”
to the plightofworkingmums.
Christine Chadwick
“My childrenwere veryused to comingto
schoolwith me or being dropped off at care. My
familyhas always been abig part of it all. All
they’ve ever knownismum beingatschool.”
Her family was unabletoattend her final
schoolassemblybecause of Covid19, but a
photographer was on hand to capture the
moment.
Christine has already been shouldertapped
about takingon“retirement roles”,but for now
she is keen to take awellearned rest.
“I started my teachingcareer in 1978and I
only took time off to havechildren and a
sabbatical.
“I may do abit of contractworkdown the
track.Idon’t think Icould leave local
education altogether.”
Ashgrove Schoolwill begin term four witha
new principal,Leon Van’tVeenGibbon, who is
returninghometoCanterbury after astint in
Auckland.
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Hopes high for
water upgrade
The PoyntzRoad watersupplyupgrade
is set to receive agovernment cash
injection.
The rural water supply is theonly
remaining drinking water supply in the
Waimakariri district that does not meet
nationalstandards.
Planstoupgrade it havebeen included
in the Waimakariri District Council’s
delivery plan, which has been presented
to centralgovernmentinordertoreceive
an $8.02million stimulusgrant underthe
ThreeWaters Reformplan.
The PoyntzRoad watersource
upgrade is expected to cost $1.03m.
Otherprojects included in
Waimakariri’s delivery plan include the
Fernside sewerupgrade, the Loburn Lea
sewerupgrade, Tuahiwi water and
wastewater servicing,Oxford wastewater
upgrades, the Ohoka water storage
upgrade, WestEyretonand Summerhill
storage upgradeand the central
Rangiora capacity upgrade stage 5A.
“Hopefully we can get the funding
across the line for PoyntzRoad and the
otherschemes,”MayorDan Gordon says.
“$8.02 million is our allocationand the
indications we havereceivedfor whatwe
are proposing havebeen positive, but it
stillneeds to go through the process.
“For schemes like Poyntz Road, it
makesabig difference to receive
assistancewith the cost, duetothe small
number of ratepayers on the scheme.”
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is stillwater to go under the bridge, Mr
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Pop-up business expo draws 29 stall-holders
By DAVID HILL
Rangiora’s popup business
expo has been declared a
success.
With 29 businesses setting up
stalls and others casually
visiting throughout the evening,
Rangiora Promotions coordinator
Belinda Topp was
relieved the evening went
ahead in the Rangiora RSA
after Covid19 restrictions
threatened to derail it.
‘‘It’s been very hard to
anticipate what would happen
until we knew we were going to
alert level 1,’’ Belinda said.
‘‘It’s been slow going the
whole way and then we had abig
rush with exhibitors and RSVPs
at the end.
‘‘We had alot who enquired,
but they just couldn’t commit in
this climate, so we are really
lucky to have this number and
thrilled to be at level 1.’’
Rangiora Promotions first
held apopup business expo in
2017 in the Waimakariri District
Council’s Rangiora service
centre, with 20 businesses
participating.
‘‘It was well received, so we
went on to organise abigger
event with more than 70
businesses exhibiting in the
North Canterbury Business
Expo over the last two years.
‘‘But we realised we couldn’t
do it again this year.’’
While most of the stallholders
were from Rangiora,
Belinda said there were a
couple of businesses from
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Exhibition is just
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By SHELLEY TOPP
Bees may benefit from Sandra Duncan’s
latest solo exhibition, Beelief,at
Rangiora Library’s Chamber Gallery.
The Queenstown artist,formerlyfrom
Rangiora, is donating the $200 purchase
priceofone of her bee paintings to the
New Zealand Bumble Bee Conservation
Trust.
Bees feature prominently in the
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attracted apopularfollowing.
Sandra saysdoing the drawings each
day gave her apurposeduringthe
unsettling lockdown.
‘‘Words, actions and thoughts are like
bees,’’ she says. ‘‘Somecreate honey and
others leave asting.’’
Many of Sandra’s paintings and
drawings have the word‘‘bee’’ in the
titlesuch as Bee Kind, aGrandmother’s
Love; Bee True To Yourself; To Bee or Not
2b;and Queen Bee,but herwork in
Beelief is also the storyofher life.
‘‘Through these works my story is told
of my mostvulnerable moments and
finest memories, all of which Ibelieve
havemade me the person Iamtoday.’’
She believes everyone is influenced
by the communities in which we live.
‘‘Influencedbythe people you love,
the peopleyou meet,oreven including
those people you don’t want to meet, the
community that supports andsurrounds
you has ahuge bearingonhow you view
life.’’
Her painting, Landed,depicting an
older couple enjoying adance together,
is areflection of the gratitude she feels
for where her life is now.
Beelief opened on September20and
runs until October22.
Trio to play concert in Rangiora
Trio Jackson,afamilygroup that has been
playing togetherfor more than 20 years,
will perform in Rangiora’s Chamber
Gallery this month.
The trio evolved from Duo Jackson and
features husbandandwife Miles and
MargaritaJackson, and their daughter
Fleur, whorejoined them after
completingher Master's Degree in violin
performance at the Victoria University of
Wellington under Helena Pohl.
DuoJackson are well known for their
recordings andperformancesthroughout
Australasia and Europe.
Trio Jackson,with Miles playing the
guitar and Margarita and Fleur both
playingthe violin, heldasuccessfulNew
Zealand concert tour last year. This year,
they were invited to perform in Europe
and Australia, but the dateswere
cancelled because of Covid19.
The classicallytrained ensemble hasa
wide musical repertoire, branching out
into an exotic array of genres to create
something unique, playing gypsy style to
jazz to Bach, Shostakovichand anything in
between.
The Trio Jackson concert is on Sunday,
October 11, from 5pm.
Tickets are available at the Rangiora
Library. They are $35 for adults and $15
for students.
Thomas on the rails for the holidays
Over thenextfew months,distinctive teal
coloured buseswill begintoappearonthe
streets as Metrointroduces anew exterior
designtoits fleet.
The newlivery designisinspired by the
foodsand resources shared by earlyMāori,
thenaturallandscape that connectedthem,
andthe mosaic of waterwaysthatformed
earlytravelroutes acrossour region –
representedtoday by theMetro network.
EnvironmentCanterburyCouncillor
Phil Clearwater said that thenew livery
simplifies Metro’snetwork foramore
approachable, user friendlyexperience.
“Wewanttomakeitclearer that this is a
single, reliable, connectednetwork that will
getyou anywhere youneedtogoingreater
Christchurch acrossthe day.
“Wefound that thenumerousbus brands
were dilutingthe messageofMetro’s
connectednetwork,and so we have worked
with ourbus operators,GoBus,Red Bus
andRitchies, during theimplementation
of theirnew contracts to introduce asingle
look acrossall buses.
“Our changes aredesigned
to help usersright across
thenetwork,ratherthan
only thosetravellingonthe
MetroLines –whichmake
up only five of Metro’s27
routes.
“Weare also preparing for
afuturewhere we will, in
time,growthe number of high
Is your bus
timetable
changing?
On the 28th of September some of our bus
timetablesare changing. These changes arepart
of improvements we aremaking to ourservice.
Bus timetablesthat will be changing:
1
95
97
125
1Rangiora–Cashmere(Blue Line)
95 Pegasus/Waikuku–City
97 Pegasus –Rangiora (New)
125Redwood–Westlake
Check what your new timetable
will be at metro.co.nz
frequency routes. Continuingwiththe
colour coded‘MetroLine’ approachwould
requiremoreand more colours, adding
complexity to thenetwork.
“Thenew operating contracts include
replacementofaround100 buses, or half
ourfleet, over thenexttwo years, so with
this many busesbeingproduced, this is the
time to update thelivery,” he said.
EnvironmentCanterburyisintroducing
39 newultra-lowemissionbuses over the
next months to servegreater Christchurch
bususers. All of thesewill be builtlocally
in Rolleston. These will be followed by 25
zeroemissionelectricbuses in 2021, and
more newbuses in 2022.
Allbuses otherthanthe Orbiter will
be paintedinthe newMetro teal colour
to represent ourstronglinktowater, an
essentiallife-sustainingforce.
“TheOrbiter will remain in a
recognizablegreen livery,symbolic of the
land,” said Councillor Clearwater.
The Metrolivery willbeintroducedtothe
fleetoverthe comingmonths.
Thomas and friends are back for the
school holidays.
Bring the children down to the North
Canterbury Model Railway Club rooms
in Blake Street, Rangiora, to drive
Thomas and friends on the club’s large
layout.
It costs just 50 cents for afourminute
session.
The clubrooms are open daily from
Monday, September 28, to Sunday,
October 11, from 9am to 3pm.
Phone (03) 745 9148 for more
information.
NEWS
24 North Canterbury News, October 1, 2020
Quarry plans given airing at public session
By SHELLEY TOPP
Taggart chief executive Paul
Taggart faced agrilling at a
public dropin session about
the company’s proposed quarry
at Rangiora Racecourse.
It was delivered by people at
last week’s session who oppose
the company’s proposal for a
quarry at the racecourse.
Mr Taggart, who lives in
Clarkville, said he understood
that many people in Rangiora
were opposed to the quarry, but
he believed those who attended
the dropin session went away
with a‘‘better understanding of
what we want to do and why’’.
However, Sue Johnson, who
lives near the racecourse, told
Mr Taggart she was against the
quarry and believed it would be
‘‘the nail in the coffin’’ for
Rangiora.
‘‘People won’t want to live
here,’’ she said. ‘‘Rangiora is
filled with alot of families and
older people. We love living
here. We don’t want to live near
aquarry.’’
People attending were met at
the door by Hamish Peacock,
technical director of Pattle
Delamore Partners, an
engineering and environmental
consultancy company hired by
Taggart to outline the quarry
proposal to the public.
The consultancy had
installed atrail of information
about the quarry plan and the
Taggart company, pinned to
display boards in the room at
the racecourse hosting the
session.
The information included a
request for submissions on the
proposal and an assurance that
the consents process will be
publicly notified.
Waimakariri District Council
Mayor Dan Gordon, who
attended the session, said later
that Taggart formally filed an
application for the quarry with
the council on April 9.
‘‘The applicant lodged
several versions of
documentation prior to this, but
these did not meet the
requirements of the RMA
(Resource Management Act) in
terms of information and were
formally returned,’’ he said.
The Taggart application did
not request public notification.
‘‘Technically, an applicant
cannot request nonnotification;
they can only
request public notification,’’ Mr
Gordon said.
‘‘However an applicant’s
assessment of environmental
effects may conclude that no
persons will be affected by a
proposal,’’ he said.
Notification requirements
for aconsent are set out in
section 95 of the act.
The decision on notification
or otherwise is made by an
officer delegated by the council
to make adecision under this
section, and is made after
considering areport from a
planning officer.
Mr Taggart said arevised
consent application for the
quarry would likely be lodged
with the district council within
the next two weeks.
Petition group ... Some of the
more than 4000 people who
signed apetition opposing a
Rangiora Racecourse quarry
proposed by Taggart were at the
racecourse on Wednesday last
week for an information session
about the proposal.
PHOTOS: SHELLEY TOPP
Discussing apoint ... Taggart
chief executive Paul Taggart, right,
with Waimakariri District
councillor Paul Williams, during
the information session.
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celebratingher artistic blooming over the
last 13 years, and to thank thosewho
helped along the way.
The journey began at an abstract art
classatPapanuiHigh School 13 years ago,
whereshe had Marie SmutsKennedy
inspire and instruct her.
Her son Jamie’sinterest in photography
also sparked Christine’s interestin
learninghow to takephotographs, which
led to anotherPapanuiHigh School
connection, this time with adulteducation
photography tutor John Foster. It has, she
says,had awonderful spinoff for her
painting,inparticular in her understanding
of light and composition.
Although there are 23 paintingsin
Christine’s exhibition, only sevenare for
sale.‘‘They are still just babies,’’she says.
‘‘When they get to theirteens Iwill let
them go.’’
Although the exhibition has provided
Christine with an opportunity to thank
people who have helped her develop as an
artist and photographer, Art on the Quay
Gallery manager Jackie Watson told
openingnightguests that she wantedto
also thank Christinefor her extensive,
tireless, volunteer work in the community,
particularly in the artssector.
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The latestlocal news, viewsand announcements fromthecouncil
Meetings
&Events
OCTOBER
6th: Hurunui Tourism Board
1.00pm, Mt Lyford.
13th: Hurunui Youth Council
5.00pm, Council Chambers, Amberley.
14: Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and
Spa Management Committee
9.00am, Board Room, Hanmer Springs
Thermal Pools.
14: South Ward Committee
7.00pm, Council Chambers, Amberley.
15: Audit &Risk Committee
9.30am, Council Chambers, Amberley.
19: Hanmer Springs Community Board
1.00pm, The Gallery, Hanmer Springs
Library.
19: Hurunui-Waiau Zone Committee
3.00pm, To be confirmed.
20: Glenmark Community Committee
7.30pm, Motunau Community Centre.
21: Amuri Community Committee
7.30pm, Culverden Council Chambers.
22: Operations Committee
9.30am, Council Chambers, Amberley.
27: Cheviot Community Committee
6.00pm, Cheviot Library/Service Centre.
28: Hurunui Community Committee
7.00pm, Waikari Hall.
29: Council meeting
9.30am, Council Chambers, Amberley.
MAYORAL TASKFORCE FOR JOBS
For information, contact Chris:
Email,
Chris.King@hurunui.govt.nz
Phone 03 314
8816, 027 808 7006
Agood bit of schoolHYPe
The three colleges in Hurunui have been thoroughly
enjoying their regular visits by our Youth Development
Officer Ward Shearman. Circulating between Hurunui
College, Amuri Area School and Cheviot Area School, he
spends time playing ball sports, conducting skills sessions
and talking about Hurunui Youth Council. Applications for
2021 for HYP will be open October 16. Keep aneye on
HYP social media Facebook and Instagram.
Great newsfor the Amberley Pool.
Agreat young workforce
The Mayoral Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) has been ahuge
collaborative success. Hurunui District Council has
secured up to $500,000 of funding from Central
Government with the Ministry of Social Development, to
build working relationships between local businesses and
youths (aged between 18-24) who have been displaced
from work due to COVID-19. HDC Project leader Chris
King is very grateful to the local businesses who
responded; local farmers, Waghorn Builders, Nor Wester
Café, Bee Buzz Apiaries, White Lily Hairdressers, GVT
Landlines and JP Morgan Contracting.
Fun
fact!
Recognising our volunteers
Volunteers groups have been
celebrating those who make it all
happen. These have included Amuri St John, Waikari Fire Brigade,
and Cheviot St John. Pictured here is at Cheviot St John,
dedicating their new emergency response vehicle to three
foundation members who still live in Cheviot; Mr Tom Barnes, Mr
Bruce Childs, and Mr Eric Page.
Mayor Marie Black has enjoyed attending them all. “The heart of
the volunteer isnot measured in the size, but the depth of the
commitment tomake adifference to the lives of others.”
The existing pool will now be heated, there will be new changing rooms, toilets and
showers. Access into the pool for the elderly, mobility impaired, and parents will be
made easy with apod system. The fun factor isenhanced with a‘bombing platform’
at the deep end and afamily friendly outdoor area. The project will be shovel ready
July 2021. Mayor Marie Black was thrilled to see this given the green light last week.
“This is such wonderful news for Amberley and the wider community. Water safety is
an integral part of our society and having afantastic facility like this not only
helps with this aspect, but also creates asafe and fun option for activity and
social gatherings, for everyone.”.
Aword fromyourCEO,
Hamish Dobbie.
"RURAL COMMUNITIES
ARE SPECIAL FOR THAT
REASON; EVERYONE
CHIPS IN AND STAYS
POSITIVE."
Just when we thought winter was behind us, arecent cold blast
reminded us that we live in arather changeable climate. From gale
force Nor’ Wests to snow storms, it’s been amixed bag to keep us
all guessing. Abig thank you to our 3Waters and Roading teams,
who worked all hours around the clock to make sure water remained
in our taps, our toilets flushed, and fallen trees were cleared from
roads as quickly as possible. And an equally big thank you to
everyone in the community for your cooperation, patience,
information sharing, and getting out there and helping out where you
could. Rural communities are special for that reason; everyone
chips inand stays positive. May the storms be behind us now!
Hurunui District has its own fossil, the Waiparaconus. First discovered by Julius von Haast in 1871.
It is found in avertical bed of greensand rock, containing a'writhing' mass of tubular stems, each
between 10 -15cm long; they look like tips of asparagus spears.
Want achat? Please contactus-
Phone: 03 314 8816 Web: hurunui.govt.nz
RANGIORA LIGHT AND SOUND FESTIVAL
28 North Canterbury News, October 1, 2020
RANGIORA LIGHT AND SOUND FESTIVAL
29
Victoria Park transformed into a
wonderland of light and sound
Ablaze with lights ...
Victoria Park was a
stunning sight during the
Rangiora Light and
Sound Festival.
PHOTO: COLLEEN LINNELL, RANGIORA
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Bright spark ... Samantha Rose, of Rangiora, soaks
up the atmosphere.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
Light fantastic ... Kim
Falconer and her son
Bailey enjoyed the
‘‘awesome’’ festival.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
Eerie sight ... Atree illuminated in the darkness.
PHOTO: DAYNA BURTON
Entertaining ... Festivalgoers have fun with shadows and light.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
Moving shadows ... Matthew Pritchard, aged 10, and his sister Zoe, 6, chase
alight.
PHOTO: DAYNA BURTON
Fun with light sabres ... From left, Xavier Burton, aged 10, Colton Clark, 8, and
Charlie Bint, 7
PHOTO: DAYNABURTON
Fun time ... People dance to the music.
PHOTO: DAYNA BURTON
Glorious display ... Trees were ablaze with colour.
PHOTO: COLLEENLINNELL
Shining bright ... Visitors embraced the light and sound show.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
Big occasion ... The grand finale gears up on Saturday night. PHOTO:DAYNA BURTON Lighting with flair ... One of the festival’s many sights. PHOTO: COLLEENLINNELL
NEWS
30 North Canterbury News, October 1, 2020
Golden Oldiesmusic
AfternoonMelodies with Smokey &
Lorraine,togetherwith their group
of entertainers,will be heldatthe
Rangiora RSA on Tuesday October
13, at 2pm. Arelaxing hour or so of
the oldtime songs and sounds of the
guitar, banjo,accordion, harmonica
and keyboard. Rob,onhis keyboard,
will be the guest.Resthome folkare
most welcome. Cost: $3. To learn
more,phone Lorraine on (03)
327 3231.
Toot NCroon
Thirdtime lucky! Toot NCroon,a
ninepiece local band, returns to the
Rangiora RSA on October 24 for a
nightofmusic fromthe 1950s and
60s. It startsat7.45pm.Admission:
$10 at the door.
Woodend movie afternoon
Jane Eyre willscreen at the
Woodend Methodist Church on
Wednesday October 7, at 1pm.
Afternoontea to follow. Entry by
gold coin donation. PhoneRuth on
(03) 312 2094 with any queries. All
are welcome.
Get to know your own car
Free session from 1pm to 3pm on
the first Saturday of the month at
CWR Motorsport, 5b Cone Street,
Rangiora, to get to know your own
car. Learn all you need to know
aboutkeeping your car running well
in between mechanic visits, from
checking oil,water and tyre
pressures, to changing awheel, and
everything in between.
All welcome.
Woodend singalong
A1940s singalong will be held at the
Woodend Methodist Church,
accompaniedbyalocal pianist,on
Sunday,October4,from 2pm.
Afternoon tea will follow.Cost:$5.
To learnmore,contactRuth
Vaughan on 312 7892 or Evelyn
Wilsonon312 7740.
FriendlyFriday
Friendly Friday starts again on
October 9, from 9am to 11aminthe
Church Linkarea at the Trinity
Methodist Church, King Street,
Rangiora.There will be plants,
produce, puzzles, baking, books, and
toysatbargain prices. Drop in for a
chat. Free tea or coffee.
Church garage sale
Agarage sale willbeheld on
Saturday, October 3, from 8.30am to
1pm,atthe Methodist Church,
Rangiora.Cakes,jams,sweets,
vegetables, andplants willbeon
sale, along with clothing, books,
games,bedding, and furniture.
Sharing ideas
The Crafty Placeat22Beach Road,
Kaikoura (opposite the Op Shop),is
open10am to 2pmonMondays and
Thursdays to share ideas, skills and
meetnew people. Everyone is
welcome to bring their knitting,
crochet, embroidery, cardmaking,
and othercraft projects. Tea and
coffee is provided. For more
information, contactMarz on (021)
02779288
Croquet days
Kaikoura HaveaGoGolf Croquet
dayswill be heldonTuesday,
October6,at5.30pm, and Saturday,
October10, at 1pm, at the Kaikoura
CroquetClub(next to the fire
station). Golf Croquet is suitable for
all ages. It is easy to learn, and fun
to play. It is aquick,friendly,
uncomplicated game. All equipment
is provided. Everyone is welcome.
Please wear flatshoes.
Talented... Kaiapoi Borough School pupils worked hard on theirentriesinthe Lions InternationalPeace
Poster competition. The winner of the school’scontestwas Caprece StapyltonSmith, centre front. Second
was AngelaTeWhaiti, left, with thirdgoingtoStefan Hillis.
PHOTO:SHELLEY TOPP
Peace posters impress
KaiapoiBoroughSchoolpupilCaprece
StapyltonSmith haswon aLions Peace Poster
competition.
The win puts Caprece, aged 13,inwith a
chance to win theinternational sectionofthe
annual LionsClubs International20202021
peace postercompetition.
Ninepupilsfrom Kaitlin Laing’sYear7and
Year8classes took partinthe Kaiapoi
Borough School competition,sponsored by
the Lions ClubofPegasus Town.
Angela Te Whaiti, 13, wassecond and Stefan
Hillis, 13, wasthird.
Caprece’sposterwill now be entered into
the nextstageofthe competition to choose the
Lions District 202E winner.
Then, from districtwinners, anational
winner willbechosen to represent New
Zealandinthe international sectionofthe
competitiontobejudged in Chicago.
The Lions ClubofPegasusTown eventcoordinator,
Brian Attenborough,said the
judges for theKaiapoi Borough School entries
hadadifficult jobchoosingawinnerbecause
of thehighstandard.
Lionsclubs worldwide have sponsoredthe
competitionfor nearlythree decades, with
each club supporting young artists from a
schoolorayouth group in theirareafor the
initial partofthe competition.
This year, more than450,000students
entered the competition,for students whowill
be 11, 12, or 13 by November15.
Each contestant hadtocreate apeace
posterwhichdemonstrates theirvisionof
peace and inspires theworldthrough artand
creativity.
TheLionsClub of Pegasus Town is always
lookingfor new members or volunteers.
Contact either Amanda Smith on (0274)
222648)orBrianAttenborough on (027)
9588888.
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NEWS
32 North Canterbury News, October 1, 2020
Field day on pest control
Biodiversity experts and local
volunteers will hold afield day at the
Port Robinson Reserve later this
month.
It will focus on controlling invasive
plants and animals that threaten
native flora and fauna.
Anyone interested in pest control on
farms, lifestyle blocks, urban sections,
or who wants to set up or join a
community initiative, are welcome to
attend on Monday, October 19, at 1pm
to 4.30pm.
Abarbecue, organised by the
Hurunui Biodiversity Trust, will
follow.
For more information and
directions, contact
hurunuibiodiversity@gmail.com or
call (03) 314 8293.
Those attending are asked to
respond by October 16.
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Advocacy ... Labour justice spokesman Andrew Little, left, listens to Canterbury
Community Law solicitor Katrina Hope at the Kaiapoi Community Support office last week.
Labour’s Waimakariri candidate, Dan Rosewarne, is at right.
PHOTO: DAVID HILL
Little highlights key
role oflaw centres
By DAVID HILL
Employment and family issueshave kept
Canterbury CommunityLaw busy in the
wake of Covid19.
Labour justice spokesman AndrewLittle
and Waimakariri candidate Dan
Rosewarnevisited Kaiapoi Community
Support last weektohear from local
community law advocates.
The governmenthas provided an extra
$3.5 millioninfundingtohelp Community
Law Centresaround the country with their
extraworkload related to Covid19.
‘‘We knowthat it’s caused disruptionto
all sortsofpeople for all sorts of reasons.
We knowpeople’s employment has been at
risk and people have been losing jobs and
strugglingwiththeir pay,’’MrLittle said.
‘‘Theconsequence of Covid19 is going to
take some time to wash through. Therewill
be employment issues,there will be family
issues, there will be all sorts of issues and
it’s goingtotake some timetowork
through them.
‘‘We haveagrowingproblem in New
Zealand with access to justice.The cost of
it is getting so great that unless you have a
claimthat’s worth tens of thousands of
dollars,the easything is to say ‘I can’tdo
this’.’’
Mr Little said CommunityLaw Centres
played avital role in making legal advice
and advocacy affordable, and he would
like to see funding set aside to allow for
free legal advicefor people whendealing
with ACC or tenancy issues.
‘‘Having represented people with their
ACC issues before, Iknow thatit’s an area
of law where if you don’t deal withthe
problemearly on, it can costeverybody.
‘‘I think there’s real valueinproperly
supporting the Community Law Centres
network rightacross the countryand I
thinkit’s somethingACC shouldbedoing.
‘‘It’s in their best interests and Ithink it
wouldbenefit everybodyand it’scertainly
something Iwill be pursuing.’’
Labour was committed to supporting
NorthCanterbury’s Covid19 recovery,
both in terms of providingjobs and
supporting the community, Mr Littlesaid.
The Waimakariri district has received
$9m from the government’s ‘‘shovel ready’’
fund for flood protection workinKaiapoi.
‘‘That’s going to go along way to providing
jobs as well as providingbenefittothe
localcommunity,’’ Mr Rosewarnesaid.
Akeen cyclist, Mr Rosewarne saidhe
wouldbeasupporter should anotherlocal
‘‘shovel ready’’project, The Wheelsto
Waipara cycleway, get the goahead.
CanterburyCommunity Law solicitor
Katrina Hope said she encouraged people
to seek adviceinuncertaintimes.
‘‘Look for options, be aware of what your
rights are and seek legal advice,even preliminaryadvice,
to see where you stand.’’
Domesticviolence, careofchildren
matters, relationshipproperty, employment
issues, redundanciesand debt issues
have been themost commonissues this
year because of Covid19.
‘‘I feelthatalot more will slowlytrickle
in the longer this goes on for, which may be
quitesome time,’’ Ms Hopesaid.
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Top alpacas to strut the show ring
The nationalalpaca show,
featuring stock fromeight North
Canterbury breeders, wasin
jeopardy because of Covid-19
restrictions. Themovetoalert
level 1means it can go ahead this
week at CanterburyAgricultural
Park. David Hill reports.
Kaiapoi alpaca breeder Kit Johnson is
relieved the National Alpaca Expo is
going ahead tomorrow (Friday).
Alpaca breeders from all over New
Zealand are set to converge on
Canterbury Agricultural Park for the
national show, which runs until Sunday.
The Alpacas Association of New
Zealand secretary and national show coconvenor
is thrilled with the entries of
250 animals and 200 fleeces after Covid
19 had placed the event in doubt.
“It’s agood number considering
Covid19,’’ Kit says.
‘‘The whole thing was in jeopardy for
awhile because one of the judges is
based in Auckland and we didn’t know if
he would get down.
“Considering everything that has gone
on in the world this year, we are
delighted to have 10 breeders coming
down from the North Island and others
who couldn’t make it have sent fleeces.”
The move to alert level 1also means
the public is welcome to attend the
show, which will be held on the National
Bank Lawn at the park.
“We haven’t done alot to promote the
show because of Covid19, but it’s agood
public spectacle to see all the different
colours and hear the judges’ comments,
and there will be time to talk to
breeders,” Kit says.
The fleeces have
already been
judged, with the
results announced
this week.
The alpacas will
be housed in the
cattle pens for the
duration of the
show, with judging
to take place inside amarquee.
There are 22 different colours across
the two alpaca breeds —suri and
huacaya.
Over the years, North Canterbury
breeders have dominated the huacaya
classes, and around seven or eight local
breeders are lining up this weekend to
vie for honours.
There are about 40,000 alpacas in New
Zealand and nearly three million
worldwide, with around 10 percent suri
and the rest huacaya.
Huacaya alpacas are like “an
elongated sheep”, while the suri is
❛You need to benchmark
your animals and if you don't
havethese shows,it's very
hard to compare.❜
known for its “dreadlock” fleece.
The low numbers and the diversity of
colours makes it difficult to establish an
alpaca industry in New Zealand, Kit
says.
Lower quality fibre makes about $15 a
kilogram and is used as aliner for
duvets, while top quality fleeces fetch
about $60 akilogram, with white the
dominant colour.
New Zealand breeders were known
for the quality of their animals, with top
alpacas in demand in Europe and Asia.
They are selling for $20,000 to $25,000.
An alpaca male
—Kit Johnson
from Silverstream
Alpaca Stud, run by
Kit and his wife,
Sheryl, sold to a
British breeder for
$120,000 in 2007
after beating the
sheep and cattle to
win supreme
champion animal at
the Canterbury A&P Show.
But Kit says the competition is even
tougher these days and he will be
content to win afew classes and agegroup
competitions. He has 25 animals
and 30 fleeces entered.
“You need to benchmark your animals
and if you don’t have these shows, it’s
very hard to compare.
“We’ve only had one show prior to the
nationals so it’s hard to know how our
animals will go, and different judges
look for different things; and the climate
on the day can have an effect the
animal.”
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RURAL LIFE
North Canterbury News, October 1, 2020
37
By DAVID HILL
AUniversity of Canterbury
academic hopes an expanded
forestry programme to
support farmers will be just
the beginning.
Forestry Professor David
Norton has been an advocate
for having funded
biodiversity advisers to
support farmers and is
thrilled the Te Uru Rakau
(Forestry New Zealand)
funded Restoration
Ambassador programme has
been extended until June
next year.
‘‘The focus is to provide
independent, free advice on
how to do restoration
plantings and to help farmers
make applications to the One
Billion Trees programme,’’
he says.
Dr Adam Forbes, a
University of Canterbury
graduate who has worked
with the Post Quake Farming
Project in the Hurunui
district, has been the sole
restoration ambassador since
the programme began last
year and has now been joined
by Josh Foster, aforestry
science graduate.
‘‘He did his masters with
me and is pretty switched on
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biodiversity,’’ Professor
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on how to do restorationplantings.❜
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regulatory perspective, so
farmers don’t have to feel
threatened.’’
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One Billion Trees
programme will continue
beyond the election and will
lead to other funded
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advisers aren’t ecologists.’’
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—Forestry Professor David Norton
aimed at farmers to provide
advice on biodiversity and
writing farm environment
plans.
‘‘I really believe that we
can somehow move away
from aregulatory environment,
which is turning
farmers off.
‘‘A cheap investment would
be to employ 20 Adams (Adam
Forbes) and have them out
there offering advice and we
would make the changes we
want and still enjoy our
lattes.’’
Having asecond
restoration adviser means Dr
Forbes can focus on the
North Island, where he is
based, while Christchurchbased
Mr Foster will focus on
the South Island, Professor
Norton says.
‘‘There’s huge interest
from farmers needing advice
on how to establish native
forests. Having two people in
the role will mean more free
and independent advice can
be provided to farmers, iwi
and others in rural New
Zealand on how to carry out
good quality, planned
ecological restoration.’’
Biodiversity help ... Dr Adam Forbes has worked with the Post Quake
Farming Project in the Hurunui District as arestoration ambassador.
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with district contests due to begin this
weekend.
New Zealand Young Farmers
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contests, the first of which will be held
on Saturday, can be held at either
alert level 1or2,after adisrupted year
when the annual contest was
cancelled for the first time in its
51year history because of Covid19.
‘‘At level 2wewould have some
protocols in place around managing
social distance or even having
spectators and contact tracing and
sanitiser would be in place,’’ an NZYF
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Organisers acknowledge there will
be difficulties if the country has to
move to alert level 3or4again.
‘‘But, for the district contests, you
are generally talking about pretty
small numbers, so we think we can
manage that,’’ the spokesperson said.
Protocols are still being worked out
so regional finals can go ahead if the
country or local regions are in level 2
at the time.
Regional finals, which will be held
from February to April, also include
the FMG Junior Young Farmer of the
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weekend, will be in the Maniototo
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Waikato/Bay of Plenty region.
The Tasman region contests are
scheduled to be held on October 18
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RURAL LIFE
40 North Canterbury News, October 1, 2020
South Island field days planning in full swing
By DAVID HILL
Planning is on track for the 70th
anniversary South Island
Agricultural Field Days,
scheduled for March nextyear.
Covid19 is creating some
uncertainty,but chairwoman
Michaela McLeodsays the
event,atKirwee, near
Christchurch, is the perfect
opportunity to celebrate the
industry considered the
backbone for New Zealand’s
recovery.
“The agricultural industryhas
hardlyskipped abeat over the
past few monthsand we see the
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share theirstories, celebrate
their successes and look for
opportunities to improvetheir
businesses.”
Contingencies are being
considered to manageany
Covid19 restrictions, but
Michaela says the organising
committee is keentomark its
70th anniversary.
“It was sad thatthe
Canterbury A&P Showwas
understandablycancelledthis
year, which means the fielddays
will be the firstmajor
agricultural gathering of its size
to takeplaceinCanterbury post
lockdown.”
The event is renowned for its
live demonstrations and will
increase the size of this area to
showcase large and small gear,
says committee member
AndrewStewart, who farmsat
Waikuku, north of Woodend.
“We see our event as the
perfect place for exhibitors to
demonstrate their equipment
and developments to as many
peopleaspossible.
“With that in minditmade
sense to offer alarger space to
see their equipment in full flight
and to expand thattosome of
the smaller equipment
exhibitors.’’
He sees the event as an
opportunity for farmersand
contractors to engage in all sorts
of commerce over acouple of
days, as wellasaplace for them
to get offfarm and enjoy time
with their mates.”
Around10hectares of
irrigated landhas beenset
aside to grow amix of barley
stubble, green feed oats,grass
and lucerne, to offer arange of
exhibitors the chance to
showcase their new equipment,
Andrewsays. “We will have
ploughs, large onepass
cultivators,drills,mowers,
rakes, tedders, balers, forage
harvesters,sprayers and all
sorts of equipment on display.
‘‘Because it’s over three days
as well, it meanspotential
buyerscan take their time and
make any decisions without
feeling rushed.”
Entries are openfor
exhibitors.Should it be
cancelledbecause of Covid 19,
the organising committee
undertakes to provide afull
refundofsite fees. To book a
site, visit siafd.co.nz.
Many farmers still have slow internet -survey
Most urbanNew Zealanders
can get on the information
superhighway at speed, but the
latest connectivity survey by
Federated Farmers shows too
many rural families and
businessesremain stuck in
second gearonapotholed
backroad.
Its president and telecommunications
spokesman
Andrew Hoggardsaid there
were nearly 900 responses
from members from every farm
type and geographical spread,
but abitter ironywas that
several more couldn’t
completethe online questions
because their internetaccess
was too poor.
About68percent of
respondents had download
speeds of 20Mbpsorless, and
nearly 24% wereenduring
speeds of just 05Mbps.
‘‘While around athird are on
unlimited downloadmonthly
plans, many of thoseoncapped
planscomplain they’d liketo
go unlimited buttheir ISP —
oftentheironly choice of ISP
—doesn’tprovide thatoption.
‘‘It’s interestingthat a
number of respondents told us
thatduring the level4lockdownsome
providers
extended unlimited downloads
to them.This wouldseem to
indicate it’s not technical
issues gettinginthe way of
offering unlimited plans to
these rural clients,’’ he says.
Mobile coverage remainsa
concern, with around one in
three farms indicating onlyup
to 50% of their farmgets a
connection.Not farshort of a
quarter get 25% of farm
coverage or less.
‘‘And yet 92% of these
farmers had asmartphone, and
around75% told us they use
smartphoneapps to support
the farmbusiness.’’
While improvements were
noted since the organisation’s
2019survey,itwas usually only
by apercent or two.
‘‘The task ahead is less oneof
pushing broadband intoever
moreisolated and remote
locations and more one of
addressingthe gaps in
coverage andconstraintson
capacity of earlier builds,’’ he
says. ‘‘More targeted investmenttowards
bespoke builds
would go along way towards
addressingconnection speed
and reliability concerns.’’
Competition is aconcern,
withmany membersfinding
theyhave only one provider
and have to take it or leave it as
regards price and service.
‘‘We’ve got to achieve faster
improvementsinthis space.’’
Manynew technologies
employedonfarms,whether
cloud softwareorsmartphone
applications, require good
connectivity.
Farmersare also
increasingly expected to
engage electronically with
business servicesand
government agencies,such as
banks,IRD and local councils.
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Rugby powerhouses ... Harris McRobbie, left, and James Mullan have been selected for the New
Zealand Rugby Barbarians Under 18 squad for 2020.
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Rangiora pair selected
for Barbarians squad
The recent success and
development of the Rangiora
High School rugby
programme has seen James
Mullan and Harris McRobbie
selected for the New Zealand
Rugby Barbarians Under 18
squad for 2020.
Both have been in the
Rangiora High School 1st XV
for three years and both have
50 caps for the team,
including playing in two UC
Championship semifinals
and the National Coed final
in 2018.
James, the team’s hooker
and this year’s captain, and
Harris, aprop, are part of a
dominant forward pack for
the school this season, which
is no surprise given that
head coach Craig Mullan is
an admirer and clever
technician of the ‘‘dark art’’
of frontrow play.
Both players are dedicated
leaders with astrong
ambition to go further with
their rugby after they finish
school.
The pair worked hard in
the off season, as well as
through the disruptive
lockdown, to ensure they got
the most out of this restricted
season.
Both are big contributors
to the team on and off the
field.
It is the 10th year the 1st
XV has played in the top
Crusader School’s 1st XV
competition (UC
Championship), and while
other coeducational schools
have had to combine to stay
competitive, Rangiora High
School has flourished, with
strong coaching and
management of the local
talent pool.
James and Harris will
assemble in Hamilton
following the regional Junior
Crusaders Camp in
Christchurch.
They will play in aoneoff
fixture involving the Andy
Haden XV and Alan Whetton
XV on Friday, October 9.
Rangiora High School
teammates Tamatoa
Nicholas and Charlee
Barrett were also selected,
along with James and Harris,
for the Junior Crusaders
Camp.
This success follows on
from old boys Fletcher
Newell who is currently
playing for Canterbury in the
Mitre 10 cup, Jermaine Pepe,
who played for the New
Zealand Under 18
Barbarians in 2019, and
George Prain, who toured
Australia with the New
Zealand Secondary Schools’
team in 2018.
Sadly, James and Harris
will not get this opportunity
because of Covid19 border
restrictions.
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Tennis weekend planned
Liam Adams, aformer Fernside
tennis player, who as ajunior
represented New Zealand, starts
his coaching career with his old
club this season.
Liam will be coaching
alongside longterm coach and
patron Marty Searle.
A Love Tennis weekend will be
held at the club on Saturday,
October 10, and Sunday, October
11, from 1pm to 4pm each day,
where people can try their hand
at tennis for free in afun
environment.
Tennis equipment will be
supplied, and there will be games,
prizes, vouchers, afree sausage
sizzle, lolly scramble, raffle and a
guessthenumberoftennisballs
competition.
Aregistration area for the
2020/2021 season will also be
available, along with auniform
sale, and asecondhand tennis
gear and racquet sale.
Acoffee cart, and aspeed radar
to record your serve, will also add
to the enjoyment.
The club is on Oxford Road, and
is part of the Fernside School
complex. It enjoys aclose
association with the school and
SPORTS RESULTS
Rangiora Bridge
Pocock Pairs: N/S: Judith Calder/Sue
McIlroy 1, Margaret Pickering/Jeanette
Chatterton 2, Lesley Shipley/Norm
Shipley 3. E/W: Helen Paterson/Denise
Lang 1, Robin Hassall/Gaynor Hurford
2, Dawn Simpson/Linda Hanham 3.
Rimu Pairs: N/S: Dave Tocker/Sue
McIlroy 1, Derek Wilson/Judy Hayton 2,
Helen Dunn/Janice Pickering 3. E/W:
Ken Johns/Jack Lyon 1, Jenny Hassall/
Shirley Ward 2, Lynda Grierson/Gaynor
Hurford 3.
Evening: N/S: Denis Milne/Gerrard
McRea 1, Fons Sanders/Ellis Sanders 2,
Mark Apperley/Janet Apperley 3. E/W:
Noel Langdon/Gavin Dunnett 1, Murray
Davis/Sharyn Davis 2, Marilyn Elliet/
Alison Howe 3.
Premier Pairs: N/S: Lynda Cameron/
Barry Smart 1, Shirley Symns/Darcy
Preston 2, Ken Johns/Jack Lyon 3. EW:
Owen Evans/Tony Biddington 1, Dawn
Simpson/Gaynor Hurford 2, Liz
Partridge/Jeanette Joyce 3.
Rangiora Golf
Nine holes, stroke less putting: Men:
John Gardner 14, 1; Ross Gillespie 15,
2; Mike Henry 15 (c/b), 3.
Ladies: Jan Moffatt 16, 1; Hilary
Lakemen 16, 2; Ann Cameron 16 (c/b), 3.
Ladies stableford: Division 1: Liz
Sinnott 38, 1. Division 2: Anne Perkins
41, 1; Gaye Edwards 37, 2; Kathy
Sutherland 35, 3. Division 3: Barbara
Trying tennis ... Fernside players,
from left, Tayla and Maddi Smart,
Jordan Silcock and Coach Marty
Searle, front, who last week gave
every Fernside School student a
chance to try tennis at school.
the Fernside Netball Club.
All ages are catered for, from
five to 70plus.
Development of assistant and
junior coaches is astrong part of
the club’s programme.
For more information, visit the
club’s Facebook page.
MillerDavies 40, 1; Sandy Hood 40, 2.
Midweek men, par: John Tavita +6, 1;
Brian Clegg +5, 2; Roger Dunn +5, 3.
Weekend men, stableford: Division 1:
Scott Daniels 38, 1; Martin Ashton 37, 2;
Lance Scott 37, 3. Division 2: John
Tavita 37, 1; Peter Furlong 37, 2; Brent
Nesbit 36, 3.
Amberley Golf
Ladies Par: Sandy Widdowson plus 2,
1; Ann Little all square, 2.
Men’s Par: Gordon McGeddie plus 1,
1; Willie van Zuylen all square, 2; Ray
Wilshire minus 1, 3; Brian Gill, Bill
Balderstone minus 2
Nine holes, ladies: Val Crooks, Lyn
Edwards 14 pts, equal 1. Men: John
Evans, Owen Patchett 20 pts, equal 1.
Men's Midweek Keith Duns Trophy
winner: Neil Rhynd.
Stableford: Kevin Gussette 39, 1; Ian
Rouse, Brian Gill, 38, equal 2.
Ladies Midweek 4BBB: Margaret
Cottier and Julie Lucas 64 nett, 1; Tina
Esler and Pauline Mander 66, 2; Jan
Morgan and Judy Brown 67 ,3.
Waimakariri Women’s Golf Club
competition
Jenny Esson Trophy stableford, 18
holes: JPottinger 41, RPilbrow 40, W
Mehrtens 38, LScott 38, IBeets
Huchshorn 38, MRobertson 37, KBush
36, MWatsonBrown 35, JBlatch 35.
Nine holes: JFrahm 22, KRedwood
22, SFarrar 20, TCraig 20.
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Be On Holiday Every Single Day
27 Penfold Square, Leithfield Beach
With views out over the village green it’s not hard not to fall in love with this fabulous beach house. An ideal
first home, investment or holiday retreat and one thing is for sure you’ll never be aslave to the garden. A
super easy care home with aggregate patios facing north to enjoy all day sun, in all seasons. Just ashort
stroll to the beach or simply enjoy agame ofcricket on the reserve across the road. You’ll certainly never tire
from the sounds of the sea and the call of the bellbirds.
Amodern kitchen offers everything you’ll need to prepare and enjoy meals for family and friends and when
you step outside from the dining area you can feel the warmth of the outdoor fire whilst enjoying aspa in the
private and secluded patio courtyard. Generous open plan livingwithheatpump and aseparate formal lounge
enjoying the warmth and cosy feel of an open fire.
To complement this great property is adouble garage and studio, the perfect place to potter around in.
This family holiday retreat is very rarely used now and our owner has decided it is time to say good bye and
allow anew owner the opportunity to enjoy the benefits they have had in this great family friendly beach
house.
SOLD is the sound we all want to hear, loud and clear on auction day.
Auction
on site 24th October 2020
at 3pm (unless sold prior)
2 1 2 1 2
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Your home forlocal property.
North Canterbury
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
find this amazing and unique 20halifestyle block. Nothing compares! It offers medium to steep hill with native bush,
extensive manuka, andnaturalwetlands. Watersupply is aspring fed pond, enjoy your water justasnatureintended. Approx
aquarter of the property hasbeen cleared, grassed, fertilisedand fenced (new electric topped post and netting) suitable for
sheep, cattle or horses. It is divided into 5paddocks, with aset of sheep yards. There is astunning elevatedbuildingsite just
below thespring,offering aNorth facing sunnyaspect, and the most amazing views over theHanmer Valley. Whatever your
purpose, be ityour dream home in apristine bush setting, aunique ecolodge, or just ahideawayfrom the realworld, this
property is one in amillion. Direct access into crown land for hunting.
Auction 1.00pm, Sat10th Oct, 2020, Rangiora Town Hall
View Sat 3Oct 1.00 -2.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/HSU77712
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.
3 1 1 1
Auction 1.00pm, Sat 10th Oct, 2020, Rangiora Town Hall
View Sat 3Oct 11.00 -12.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/HSU77892
Janice Clyma
M 027 434 7090
E janice.clyma@pb.co.nz
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz
Proudtobehere
North Canterbury
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-sizedbedrooms,
while twoluxuriousbathrooms (including an ensuiteoff themaster) andanappropriately lavish kitchen with walk-in pantry
enhancefunctionality. Theopen-plan dining/living area is complementedbyaseparate formal lounge,with aheatpump
promising year-round comfort and effortless indoor/outdoorflow offering easy access outside. Outside,the immaculate
groundscreate an idyllic setting, while double internal-access garaging -complete withrear accessfor the boatortrailer -
completesthe appeal.
4 2 2 2
Auction 1.00pm, Sat 10th Oct, 2020, Rangiora Town Hall
View Sun 4Oct 11.30 -12.15pm
Web pb.co.nz/RU77827
Aaron Clark
M 027 873 5121
E aaronc@pb.co.nz
Ohoka 693 TramRoad
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 internal gutters 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 school nearby it is anideal location.
4 2 2 1
Auction 1.00pm, Sat 10th Oct, 2020, Rangiora Town Hall
View Thu 1Oct 6.00 -7.00pm
Sun4Oct 2.15 -3.15pm
Web pb.co.nz/RL77927
Maurice Newell
M 027 240 1718
E mauricen@pb.co.nz
Hamish Anderson
M 027 678 8888
E hamisha@pb.co.nz
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz
Proudtobehere
North Canterbury
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, two very generous double bedrooms, family bathroom and 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-connect with 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
View Sun 4Oct 12.45 -1.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/RL77379
Maurice Newell
M 027 240 1718
Hamish Anderson
M 027 678 8888
E mauricen@pb.co.nz
E hamisha@pb.co.nz
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
garageand 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 winghas awood-burner.
8 3 3 4
Auction 1.00pm, Sat 10th Oct, 2020, Rangiora Town Hall
View Sun 4Oct 1.30 -2.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/RR72756
Hamish Anderson
M 027 678 8888
E hamisha@pb.co.nz
Maurice Newell
M 027 240 1718
E mauricen@pb.co.nz
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz
Proudtobehere
North Canterbury
Rotherham 74 Topps Road
Auction
Call to action, call to auction
Our vendor is retiringafteralifetime of farming, thisproductive property is nowyour opportunity. 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 Company shares, 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,awoolshedofapproximately 120sqm,with additional storage
underneath, afour bay shed measuringapproximately 8m x16m, the red shed approximately 12mx10m, the fully lockable
shed, which is approximately 12mx9m, as well as an old dairyand piggery. There is apumpshed on the flatwhich is used for
irrigation.
3 1 2
Auction 1.00pm, Sat 10th Oct, 2020, Rangiora Town Hall
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/RR74876
Hamish Anderson
M 027 678 8888
Maurice Newell
M 027 240 1718
E hamisha@pb.co.nz
E mauricen@pb.co.nz
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.
4 3 3 1
Auction 1.00pm, Sat 10th Oct, 2020
View Sun 4Oct 11.15 -12.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/RL76179
Maurice Newell
M 027 240 1718
E mauricen@pb.co.nz
Hamish Anderson
M 027 678 8888
E hamisha@pb.co.nz
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North Canterbury
West Eyreton 1661 North Eyre Road
Timeless Elegance
Nestled in beautifully mature landscaped gardens down atree lined driveway, thislovingly maintained original villa which
boastsoriginal features throughout is simply stunning. Theelegantkitchen/dining room hasawonderful sunny aspectwith
double doors openingout on to one of the verandas which is aperfect place to sit and enjoy theestablished gardens.There
are two living areas,four bedrooms including masterwith en-suite, familybathroom with separate toiletwhich are situated off
the spacious wood panelled hallway. The property also offersaseparatedwelling withhuge potential to use ahomeoffice, a
teenagers retreat or extended family members.The soil is Mayfield Moderately Deep SiltyLoam,whichwould be excellentfor
vegetable growing, there is alarge four bay barn, woodshed and double garage withplenty of parking.
4 2 2 2
Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 21st October, 2020 at 2.00pm,
(unless sold prior)
View Sun 4Oct 11.00 -11.30am
Web pb.co.nz/RU75181
Carol Thompson
M 027 914 2341
E carolt@pb.co.nz
Katy Biggs
M 022 0687 415
E katyb@pb.co.nz
Oxford 7A Bay Road
Attractive Townhouse AMust View
This immaculatelypresentedthree-bedroom homeisthe idealstart forfirst home buyers, small families and retirees looking
for alowmaintenance property in beautiful surrounds. Located afew minutes fromOxfordsbustling amenities, tucked away
in aprivate setting this attractive Oamarustonehomewith established gardens, patio, BBQ area andasingle internalgarage
provides all the essentials for comfortable living. With North facing livingareas, the kitchen, diningand lounge receivethe full
benefitofthe sun keeping these spaceswarm and cosy.The bedrooms all have double wardrobes and an attractive updated
bathroomgives you abeautiful space to feel pampered in. Alight filled kitchen looks out onto the attractive gardens and
indoor/outdoor access from the dining and lounge areas make it easy to enjoy alfresco meals and outdoor living. Thehome
has gas hot water, and aheat pump for thecoolermonths.
3 1 1 1
For Sale By Negotiation
View Sun 4Oct 1.00 -1.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/RU77963
Di Moreira
M 027 848 8020
E di@pb.co.nz
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North Canterbury
Rangiora 8/26 Victoria Street
Eyrewell Forest 805 Downs Road
Over 60's unit -Simply delightful
Lovelytwo bedroom unit that has beendesignedwiththe over 60's in
mind.Everything in thekitchen is at your fingertipsand is openplan to
be sunny and spacious. The wonderful compact garden is easily
accessed from the lounge.The masterbedroomisspacious with a
good wardrobe, and the bathroom hasaheated non-slip floor and
large walk in shower. Aseparate laundry andsingle attached garage
roundsoff this wonderfulproperty. Don't miss it, come and havea
look. Vendors askingfor offersover$340,000.
Kaiapoi 148 Butchers Road
2 1
Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 30th
September, 2020 at 4.00pm, (unless
sold prior)
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/RU77643
Bev Wright
M 027 434 2486
Forest Field Opportunity
Arare opportunity to purchase aproperty with access to arguably one
of the bestprivate airfields in the country.Situatedjust minutes by air
from Christchurch International Airport, it has three runwayscatering
for every wind direction.Our vendorismoving and wants it sold. The
hangar is approximately 16m X13.5m with avery high stud and 4m
high opening doors and there is athree bay barn, one of which is
enclosed with two roller doors, as well as tie down points forvisiting
planes. Thetemporary accommodationisapproximately 12m x7m
and has an insulated lunch roomand shower.
1 1 1 1
Deadline Sale closes Thursday 15th
October, 2020 at 4.00pm
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/RL77889
Maurice Newell
M 027 240 1718
Hamish Anderson
M 027 678 8888
Rangiora
Auctions...
Come alongand seethe
action at ourauctions!
Location and productive soil
Excellent opportunity to secure thisproductive propertylocated on
Butchers Road, close to Silverstreamretail villageand approximately
15 minutes to Christchurch International Airport. Good water supply,
includingtwo irrigation waterrights, one being from thecrystal clear
OhokaStream.Appealing, sunny 200 sqm four bedroomresidence
with two livingareas, heatedbyanew Masport log-burner andan
Everhot rangebyClassic Cookers, both with wet-backs. Extensive
mature shelter belts andtrees, 6.2ha of quality freedraining
Waimakariri Silt Loam soils.
4 2 2 1.5
Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 14th
October, 2020 at 4.00pm, (unless sold
prior)
View Sun 4Oct 11.30 -12.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/RL78098
Maurice Newell
M 027 240 1718
Hamish Anderson
M 027 678 8888
Saturday10th October 2020 at 1pm.
RangioraTownHall, 303 High Street, Rangiora.
To see what properties we have going under
the hammer, check out our window at the
Property Brokers office. Or call one of our team
today on 03 313 8022 formore information.
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On top ... The Rangiora Division 3men’s champions with the 2020 Trophy.
PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
Division 3men in a
fairytale comeback
HOCKEY
From wooden spooners just acouple of
years ago, Rangiora Hockey Club’s
Division 3men’s team has triumphed in
its grade. It won the Canterbury Hockey
Division 3competition last weekend
with a21 win over top qualifiers
Southern United.
The team has been steadily building
over previous winter competitions and
was able to field aconsistent and quality
lineup that lost just four games through
the Covidshortened season.
It is hoped that with the increasing
depth in the men’s side of the club,
Rangiora Hockey will be able to field
Division 1, 2and 3men’s teams next year
to match the women’s lineup.
Meanwhile, the Platinum Boys Ateam
achieved ameasure of redemption by
winning the Platinum Division 2title in
ashootout with Avon.
The team, which had alimited preseason
because of the Covid19
lockdown, was relegated earlier in the
season after astring of hefty losses.
However, the team dominated
Division 2, scoring 89 goals and
conceding only four in 10 games leading
up to the final.
Against Avon in the final, the teams
were locked 3all at the end of regular
time, with apenalty shootout deciding
the division winner. Rangiora’s goalkeeper
Joshua Ball was able to keep out
acouple of Avon’s shootout attempts,
while his teammates missed only one of
their goal shots to give the side the win
and the division title. Rangiora’s
Platinum Bteams finished 4th in
Division 2.
The Hurunui Rangiora Mid Week
women play HSOB/Burnside in the
finals of their Division 2competition
this week (after publication deadline).
After finishing the roundrobin in third,
the team put on astrong showing against
Southern in the semifinal, with its 31
win booking the side aplace against
HSOB —ateam it met three times
through the season for one win, one loss
and adraw.
Meanwhile, the Rangiora Allsorts mid
week men’s team again struggled to
convert dominance into goals against
Southern United in its battle to avoid the
Division 2wooden spoon. Fortunately,
the side found the net later in the game
to record acomfortable but frustrating
51 win.
Results
Division 1Men: Abye, finished 5th in
division. Women: RangioraCBK 0lost to
University Huns 1. MVP: Sue Shearer.
Finished 8th in Division.
Division 2Women: Rangiora 1(Shontay
Simpson 1) lost to HSOB/Burnside Devils 2.
MVP: Sarah Hinchley GK. Finished 6th in
division.
Division 3Men: Rangiora 2(Tim Smit 2)
beat SouthernUnited 1. Finished1st in
Eyes on the ball ... PJ Macintosh, left, in
action for the Roadrunners Kiwi Sticks team.
division. Women:Abye, finished5th in
division.
MidWeek Open Men:Rangiora Allsorts 5
(Jon Green 2, Johnny King 2, Sam Terry 1)
beat Southern United 1. Finished 7th in
Division2.
Women Rangiora Hurunui 3(Lou Mones
Cazon 1, Lucy Murray 1, Keighley Robertson
1) beat Southern United 1. MVP: Lucy Murray
and Natasha O’Laughlin. Playing for 1st in
Division2.
Platinum Men: Rangiora A3(Ryan Bassett,
Luke Waldin) drew with Avon 3. Shootout won
by Rangiora42. MVP:JoshuaBall GK.
Finished 1st in Division 2. Rangiora B0lost to
HSOB/Burnside 1. MVP: Sandro Marty.
Finished 4thinDivision 2.
PlatinumWomen: Rangiora A0lostto
Southern United2.Finished 4th in Division 2.
Rangiora B3(Brooke Cooper, Meg Habgood)
beat HSOB/Burnside Red 0. MVP: Caitlyn
Danko.Finished 3rd in Division 3.
Kwik SticksGirls: Rangiora Rascals5
(Rosie MonesCazon2,Emily Leech 1, Tasi
Syddall1,Perri Stevenson 1) beat Hornby
Tigers 0. MVP: Sophia George. Rangiora
Rubys 2(Tilda Webster1,Sarah Walsh 1) lost
to Malvern3.MVP: Sarah Walsh. Rangiora
Rhinos1(Eliza Smith 1) beat HSOB/Burnside
Red 0. MVP:Eliza Smith.
Kwik SticksBoys: RangioraRenegades 1
(Rubin Carter 1) drew with Southern United
1. MVP: Michael Hayes. Rangiora Rampage 2
(Henry Webb1,Joshua Metzger 1) drewwith
HornbyVipers2.MVP: Joshua Metzger and
Benjamin Lumsden.
Kiwi Sticks Girls: Rangiora Raiders 3
(AmeliaHutchison 3) lost to Southern United
Blue 4. MVP: AmeliaHutchison. Rangiora
Rainbows 3(Ruby Taylor 2, Sophie
Cartwright 1) beat Marist2.MVP: Brooklin
Glass. Rangiora Rebels 3drew with
Harewood Jets 3. RangioraRoad Runners8
(PJ Macintosh, Katie Lunn, Jess Bowler, Meg
Dunn) beat Harewood Dodgers 3. MVP: Meg
Dunn &Megan Green.
Kiwi Sticks Boys: Rangiora Rangers1
(CooperPayton 1) lost to SouthernUnited
Red 7.
Mini SticksGirls:Rangiora Rabbits 6
(CatherineMcKellow 3, Emma McKellow 1,
QuinceyHawes 1, Erika Zwick1)beat
Waikirikiri Kakas 1. MVP: Athena Vernall.
Rangiora Rockets 2(Shaylee Eastmond1,
Arlette Newman 1) beat HSOB/Burnside
Ducklings 1. MVP: Shaylee Eastmond.
Mini SticksBoys: RangioraRoadsters 0lost
to Marist Kiwis 10. MVP: Pearse Cooper.
What’s happening in your
community…
Changes to Bus Routes and Timetables
Changes to Metro bus routes and timetables
are being rolled out this week, which will see the
1Rangiora -Cashmere (Blue Line) and the 95
Pegasus/Waikuku -City use different routes. Anew
97 Rangiora -Pegasus service also started from
Monday 28 September.
The Blue Line bus route changes mean that some
bus stops will be permanently moved, and bus users
are advised to take alook at the new routes and
timetables before they head out tocatch the bus.
Akey change for the 1Rangiora –Cashmere (Blue
Line) is that the service will travel via Williams
Street and Lineside Road. InRangiora, the service
will now use West Belt and Kingsbury Avenue to
access King Street rather than Enverton Drive. It
will continue touse the existing terminus on Ashley
Street in Rangiora. The service will continue to
operate at its current frequencies.
The 95 Pegasus/Waikuku –City service will travel
via Silverstream to Pegasus, operating half-hourly
at peak times on weekdays and hourly at all other
times. The service includes one trip on weekday
mornings and aernoons, diverting to Kaiapoi High
School so students can continue to access the
school. There will be one trip in the morning from
Waikuku, and two back in the aernoon/evening.
Temporary signage is in place until our contractors
complete the permanent installations, which
should be by early October. Bear with us as we
work to have all permanent signage in place by
early October.
The changes are aresult of the Waimakariri
Service Review, which was carried out by
Environment Canterbury in May and July last year.
The review looked at how the existing bus service
could be tailored to cover abigger area in our
Rangiora and Kaiapoi towns, and to provide better
connections between townships across the District.
Help Shape How Council Engages
The Council isupdating its Significance and
Engagement Policy –the document which details
how the organisation engages with the community.
We want to ensure the decisions made reflect
the aspirations of tangata whenua, residents,
ratepayers, community groups and business.
To help us to make the best decisions, Council
engages with our communities every day in a
number ofdifferent ways. Sometimes, this is us
providing information, and other times wedirectly
seek input into the decision-making processes.
Our Significance and Engagement Policy helps us
by doing two main things:
1. It outlines for the Council and the community
how wedecide what issues, proposals, decisions,
assets and activities are significant
2. Sets out how and when communities can expect
to input into council decision-making processes.
The primary update to the policy is to include
additional methods of engagement. The
consultation is open until 26October and you can
have your say at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk
To keep up to date with Council news,
follow usonFacebook or check out
waimakariri.govt.nz
Sunday18October 2020
9.30am–1.30pm
CanterburyAgricultural Park
Curletts Road, Christchurch
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WOODEND WALKING
AND CYCLING
IMPROVEMENTS
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New Inflatable
Become anultimate ninja warrior
these school holidays...
Our new inflatable obstacle course has arrived
at Dudley Aquatic Centre, can you make it to
the end?
Available every day of the holidays from
1pm-3pm.
All facilities including the children’s leisure
pool, lazy river and family spa are open under
Level 1.
We’re extending the Rangiora Woodend
Path to connect to Woodend School.
We’d like your feedback on options for what the
path could look like in the wider area between
78 Rangiora Woodend Road and School Road.
Come along to talk more about the project in the
Sports Hall at the Woodend Community Centre on:
Thursday 8October from 7.30am until 9am
Thursday 8October from 4.30pm until 6pm
Let us know what you think before
Thursday 22 October 2020.
waimakariri.govt.nz/aquatics
Find out more at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk
Upcoming Council
meetings
The following meetings will
be held inOctober 2020. All
meetings will be held in the
Function Room, (upstairs)
Rangiora Town Hall, 303
High Street, Rangiora, unless
otherwise stated.
• Waimakariri Zone Committee
Monday5October commencingat3.30pm.
• Council
Tuesday6October at1pm.
• Oxford-Ohoka Community Board
Wednesday 7October at7pmatthe
OhokaCommunityHall, Mill Road,Ohoka.
(The Public Forumsection of theagenda
will occur from7pmto7.25pm.)
• Land and Water Committee
Thursday 8October at 9:30am.
• Council (Extraordinary to adopt
Annual Report)
Tuesday13October at 11am.
• Woodend-Seon Community Board
Tuesday 13 October at7pm at the Seon
Hall, Upper Seon Road.
• Rangiora-Ashley Community Board
Wednesday 14October at 7pm.
• Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board
Monday 19October at 5pm atthe
Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 176
Williams Street, Kaiapoi.
• Mahi Tahi Joint Development
Committee
Tuesday 20 October at9:30am.
• District Planning and Regulation
Committee
Tuesday 20 October at1pm.
• Community and Recreation Committee
Tuesday 20 October at4pm.
• Multi-Sports Facility (Stadium
Waimakariri) Steering Group
Thursday 22 October at10.30am.
• District Licensing Committee
Friday 30 October at9am.
All meetings are open tothe public.
Agendas are available two working days
prior to meeting.
Agendas and minutes for the meeting
can be found onthe Council’s website:
waimakariri.govt.nz
Retrospective show
just aweek away
By SHELLEY TOPP
NorthCanterbury Musicals is giving
away two freetickets to its new
show, Retrospective: ADecadeof
Favourites.
The theatre company is also
supplying the winners with the free
hire of two swanky outfits from its
costume hire shop to dressupfor
the night.
The show opens in the Rangiora
Town Hall on Friday, October 9, at
7pm and will feature music from
many of North Canterbury Musicals’
most popular shows, including The
SoundofMusic, Chicago, Aida and
many more.
Therewill be another evening
performance, also at 7pm, on
Saturday October 10, withthe final
show,amatinee, on Sunday,
October 11, from 2pm. Warwick
Shillitto will be master of
ceremonies. He will also be performing
in them with Jane Godfrey.
They will be reprising one of the
songsthey did together in The
SoundofMusic in 2017.
NorthCanterbury Muscials’
executive committee secretary
Angela Peverill says the theatre
company is ‘‘packinginand having
dressrehearsalsthis week and are
very excited to be goinginto the
theatre’’.
People wantingtoenterthe
Showtime ... Jane Godfrey and
Warwick Shillitto will be reprising a
number they did in the North
Canterbury Musicals production of
The Sound of Music in 2017 for the
theatre group’s latest production.
PHOTO:ANGELA PEVERILL
competition for the ticketsand
costume hire can do so online at
ncms.co.nz. Otherwise, tickets can
be booked through iTICKET. They
are $25.
Brass concert planned
Brassand swing music will
once againjoin forces in
Rangiora this month.
Rangiora Brass and the
Sideline Swing Big Band from
Christchurch willagain
perform the Brass MeetsSwing
fundraising concertinthe
Rangiora Town Hall on Saturday,
October 31, from 2pm.
The concert was planned
for April, but was postponed
because of Covid19.
‘‘Thebands willproducea
big sound of music from
throughoutthe years,’’
Rangiora Brass chairman
SteveDitmer says.
‘‘Rangiora Brass will be led
by Dwayne Bloomfield, who
has recently joined the band
afterhaving been the band
master for the New Zealand
Army Band.
‘‘Weare veryprivileged to
haveDwayne, who is also a
music composer,and he
promises agreat,varied
programme.’’
Sideline Swing is led by
North Canterbury musician
Butch Greene, who is also a
former New Zealand Army
Bandplayer.
‘‘Butch also has agreat
swing programme planned.
The bandswill thenjoin
togetherfor apowerful, fun
bracket to endthe concert,’’
Steve says.
Tickets cost $12 fromthe
RangioraTown Hall or online
at townhallcinemas.co.nz/
liveshows.
Anyone who still holds
tickets to thepostponed
concert canswap them for the
new showatthe townhall.
Passchendaele service
Kaiapoi will host Canterbury’s
Passchendaele Day
commemorative service on
Monday, October 12.
This year is the Kaiapoi
RSA’s turn to host the official
North Canterbury service.
When president Neill Price
realised there were no other
regional events to remember
the day, he decided to invite
other Canterbury RSAs, too.
The service will be held at
Raven Quay from 10am.
This year’s keynote address
will be given by New Zealand
RSA president BJ Clark, and
the Royal New Zealand Army
Band will perform.
The New Zealand Defence
Force will send Canterbury
representatives.
Raven Quay will be closed
from Black Street to Williams
Street, with the public invited
to attend and to lay flowers in
remembrance of their family
members who were involved
in World War 1.
Aparade will assemble
outside the Mandeville
Tavern and will leave at 10am
for aflag raising ceremony
and then aservice at the
Kaiapoi Cenotaph.
The Kaiapoi Club will be
opening especially for
Passchendaele Day from
10am to 3pm.
The Kaiapoi RSA is also
hosting the annual Seafarers
Service at St Bartholomew’s
Anglican Church on Sunday
from 9.45am, with the Kaiapoi
Brass Band scheduled to
perform.
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The KaikouraSpring into
SummerFestival
promises to put aspring
in your step.
The inaugural festival
this weekendisset to
transform thecentre of
Kaikoura with bouncy
castles, an obstacle
course, games for the
kids, candy floss, a
parade,live music, an
outdoor movieand
market stalls.
The event, on October
2, 3and 4, is thecreation
of the KaikouraDistrict
Council’scommunity
development and events
arm.
The festival is led by
Joanna York, who says it
will be agreat way to
bring everyone together.
‘‘I felt that Kaikoura
had beenthrough so
much,and nowweneed
to be able to have some
fun and celebrate
together,’’ she says.
Ms York says it is
expected the eventwill
start out relativelysmall,
but will build eachyear.
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Sefton School
School Board ofTrustees Election
Nominations are open for the election of two parent
representativestothe board of trustees.
All eligible voters will receive anomination form and a
notice calling for nominations –you can use this form
to nominate yourself or someoneinyour community.
If you need more nomination forms, contactthe school
office.
Nominations close at noon on Sunday the 1st of
November 2020. Youmay provide asigned candidate
statementand photograph with your nomination.
The voting roll is held at the schooland can be viewed
during normal school hours.
As nominations are received, there will be alist of
candidates’ names kept at the school upuntil election
day, whichyou can view.
Voting closes at 4pm on Friday the 4th of December.
Signed
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Returning Officer
Sefton School 2318712
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to work over arange of days includingweekends,
&willingness to comply with food safety /menu
requirements.
Expressions of interest &CVtoLyn Black,
Nurse Manager,Bloomfield Court, Woodend
nmbloomfield17@gmail.com
2319173
CUST SCHOOL
TEACHER –0.6 FTTE -YEAR 4Job Share
Position –Fixed term 2021
We arelooking for an amazing teaching professional who is
collaborative, collegial, hard-working and who understands
the special nature of working in asmall school.
This is ajob share position, likely to be at Year 4level -
three days per week –most likely to be Monday, Tuesday
andWednesday.
Must have astrong curriculum knowledge particularly in
literacy and numeracy.Strengths in working collaboratively,
commitment to your own professional growth and strong
and positive classroom management skills are required.
Our school has apassionate and supportive staff culture.
We look forward to hearing from you.
How to apply
Please send CV plus covering letter and names and contact
details of 2referees and for more information /direct
enquiries to:
RobertSchuyt, Principal
PO Box 28
Cust 7444
robert.schuyt@cust.school.nz
027 843 8814
Applications close Friday 23 October.
2319329
Public Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR
ON-LICENCE
SECTION 101, SALE
AND SUPPLY OF
ALCOHOL ACT 2012
Ryman Healthcare Limited
has made an application
to the District Licensing
Committee for the Renewal
of the On Licence in
respect of the premises
situated at 24 Charles
Upham Drive Rangiora
known as Charles Upham
Retirement Village.
The general nature of the
business to be conducted
under the licence is a
Retirement Village. The
days on which alcohol is (or
intended to be) sold under
the licence are Monday to
Sunday 12pm to 10pm.
The application may
be inspected during
ordinary office hours 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 first publication of
this notice, file anotice in
writing of the objection with
the secretary of the District
Licensing Committee
at Private Bag 1005,
Rangiora.
No objection to the issue
of arenewal licence may
be made in relation to a
matter 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 24 September
2020. 2314943v2
TAI CHI AND
QIGONG
CLASSES
There has never been a
better time to relax, be
healthy and stay balanced.
Find out about
classes by visiting the
website. Don't miss the
Hanmer retreat.
www.taichiwell.co.nz
SENIOR
COACHES
WANTED
Applications of interest are invited, for
2021 Rugby Season, for our Division
One and Division Two teams.
Expressions of interest to be sent to:
woodendrfc@gmail.com
Closing date Wednesday 18 th November 2020
PUBLIC NOTICE –NOTIFICATION OF PLAN
CHANGE 4TOTHE HURUNUI DISTRICT PLAN
Plan Change 4 relates to managing intensive primary
production activities (e.g. intensive poultry and pig farms)
and effluent activities as well as the relationship between
these activities and sensitive activities (e.g. residential
activities, visitor accommodation, community services,
healthcare facilities).
All information on the plan change can be found at
hurunui.govt.nz/report/consultations, including how to
make asubmission.
Submissions close5pm on 2November 2020.
For further information, please contact Kelsey Bewley on
03 314 0048 or kelsey.bewley@hurunui.govt.nz.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
2319272
Wednesday,28 th October2020
4.30pm–5pm
Rangiora WarMemorialHall
Cnr High Street &AlbertStreet,
Rangiora
All Welcome
RSVP BY: Friday,23 rd October 2020
TO: admin.assist@wellbeingnc.org.nz
KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS
“The Key of Knowledge ..“(Luke 11:52)
“GOOD NEWS”
What the Bible says about Jerusalem:
“Come ye let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to
the house of the GOD of Jacob, and HE will teach us of
HIS ways, and we will walk in HIS paths: for out of Zion
shall go forth the Law, and the word of the LORD from
Jerusalem”. Isaiah 2:3.
MILITARYEXERCISE
Soldiers Exercising
02 –30October 2020
Thegeneral public is to be advised thataNew
Zealand Army Exercise will be conductedaround
the Oxford, West Melton, Burnham areas and the
Waimakariri, Ashley andSelwyn riversystems over the
period 02 -30October2020.
Theexercisewill involveupto80personnel of Delta
Company, 2/1 Battalion from Burnham MilitaryCamp.
Training will involvesoldiers carrying individual
weapons systems whilst moving around the area,
blank ammunition will also be fired during this period.
AllBlankfiring activities will be limited to the defence
property and conservation area. Therewill be limit
use of blank ammunition and pyrotechnics.The
exercise will also involvethe movementoftroopsand
vehicles by dayand night.
Formoreinformationplease contact:
Mike Davis on 021 243 7405
2315107
2318053
75 TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION DINNER
SATURDAY 21
NOVEMBER 2020
Tickets $15 each
Registration and tickets
from Dave Woodcock
woodcockdesignltd
@gmail.comor
027 738 7708
Payment by
7th November2020
Doors Open 6pm
Rangiora RSA
82 Victoria St, Rangiora
2318056
Members and
Ex-members welcome
Rangiora Harness
Racing Club
Members of the Club are
advised that the AGM
will be held at 7.30pm
on Wednesday 21st
October 2020 in the Cafe,
Rangiora Race Course
Business
•Minutes 2019 AGM
•Annual Reportand
Financial A/cs 2020
•Appointment of
Committee
•Guest Speaker
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.
ARBORIST qualified.
Copper Beech Tree
Services. Tree removal,
pruning, height reduction,
hedge trimming, shaping,
tree planting, firewood.
Free quote. Contact Angus
Edwards 027 259 6741
copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com
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.
CHIMNEY SWEEP...
Time to service your fire.
From $80 + gst single
storey. 0800 SWEEP ME
or 021 0277 1927.
CARPENTER / Painter
specialising in alterations &
renovations, repairs &
maintenance, 35 plus years,
experienced licenced
builder. Telephone Trevor
313 5013 or 027 431 1864.
2318060
Ashburton Fanciers
Society
POULTRY AUCTION
Sunday,October 11
Sports Hall,
Tancred Street West,
Ashburton
Viewing 11am
Start 12.30pm
Poultry,Bantams,
Ducks, Cavies
Fertile eggs for hatching.
Featuring two long time
fanciers dispersal of
birds.
2319046
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.
PAINT & wallpaper
services. Wayne Bryant,
exterior, interior. Qualified
tradesman. Free quotes. Ph
313 5337 or 027 654 4568.
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.
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.
SUMMERFIELD
FENCING
IN YOUR AREA NOW.
Lifestyle or farm, sheep, cattle,
horse, all types of animals.
Fences, yards, sheds, arenas,
shelters, runs.
30+ years contract fencing.
Steve is available to help with
your design &planning.
Ph office03312 4747
2091848
ANTHONY SYMONDS
Forall your painting &
plastering requirements
Local with 30 years
experience
All workmanship
Guaranteed.
Phone 021 344 023
2220615
SEPTIC TANK
CLEANING
Bill’s Liquid
Waste
You dump it...
Blair pumps it...
Blair Tavendale
Ph 03 314 9371
0275 379-694
2286701
Trade &Services
PLASTIC
North Canterbury Specialist.
All plastic &fibreglass
repairs. Telephone James
021 180 5103.
2225862
ROOFER. All roof repairs,
roof painting, water blasting,
moss treatment,
repointing, gutter cleans &
snow straps. And more.
Free quotes. Phone Nathan
027 516 6609.
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.
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.
SHEEP SHEARING,
drenching, feet trimming.
For Lifestyle blocks. Call
Stu 027 315 6916.
SCREEN PRINTING.
WELDING 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.
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
Paving
Patio &Pathways
-New or Existing
Free Quotes
–Competitive Pricing
Blair Gibson
027 699 5815 03 313 7933
REMOVALISTS
Movemen Ltd
2Men &agood sized
truck. From $157 per hour
(incl gst). Kaiapoi based.
Call Gerard
027 668 3636
2316549
LANDSCAPES
Reliable new business based in and
servicing the North Canterbury area.
Here for all your garage door needs!
•Repairs •Servicing
•Installation
Give usacall/email today to discuss
any garage door issues with our
friendly and professional team.
Dean Sangster
027 225 7445 |03319 8549
dean@summitgaragedoors.co.nz
www.summitgaragedoors.co.nz
2253902
Trade &Services
WINDOW TINTING
tintawindow
advanced film solutions
99% uv block
fade protection
heat control
reduce glare
25 Years Experience
privacy films
frosting designs
non-darkening films
Workmanship Guaranteed
Lifetime Warranties on Most Films
UV
block
Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts
03 365 3653 0800 368 468
Builder
CLASSIFIEDS, TRUSTED TRADES &PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
North Canterbury News, October 1, 2020
Entertainment
RANGIORA Country
Music Club night is on the
7th October at the RSA
Victora St, Rangiora. Start
time is 7pm. All welcome.
Enquiries ph 027 928 1730.
Health &Beauty
TRADITIONAL Indian
Ayurvedic herbal massage
& treatment clinic. Phone
022 135 0177.
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.
Butchery
Cars Wanted
CASH 4CARS
and 4WD'S
Phone
Automotive
Parts
03 313 7216
CASH/CASH
for anyunwanted
vehicles,phone
3479354 or
027 476 2404
CARS, vans, 4WD’s
wanted for dismantling or
repair. Phone 027 258
8366.
Garage Sales
RANGIORA Saturday 3rd
October, combined street
garage sale, Ebert Place,
starts 9am.
For Sale
WOODEN PALLETS
1.2m by 1m, excellent condition,
$8 each. Please
phone 027 440 1230.
ASPARAGUS, freshly
picked $10 for 1kilo, 304
Racecourse Road, Broomfield.
Open Sunday to
Friday.
FREE RANGE eggs, hens
run on grass, $5 dozen, can
deliver Rangiora district.
Phone 027 460 2228.
Gardening
A+ GARDEN hedges cut
to perfection. Tree &arbor
work. Also spraying. Free
quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or
021 111 4322.
PEASTRAW.
quality peastraw for sale.
Ideal for garden. $8.00 /
small bale ex - farm
Bennetts -Oxford. Ph 027
312 4009 or 03 312 4460.
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.
Chiropractic Services
2312759
Pets
Excellent BICHON HOMESTAY
for smaller dogs. We look
after your dog in our home.
"No kennels". Phone today
03 314 6110.
Accountant
55
Debra Jowsey &Karla Kilner
Ph 03314 9480
We help with all Taxreturns for the
salary &wage earner,self employed, rental,
business, farm,GST,pay dayfiling, rental returns
Appliance Repairs
•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN
•AUTHORISED LOCAL SERVICE
F&P, Bosch, Smeg,
ASKO, Ariston, LG,Classique,
Haier, Samsung and more....
2287949
“For best resultsbesuretouseauthorised service”
NORTHCANTERBURY APPLIANCE SERVICES
Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810
Computer Repairs
1913020
OxfordButchery
Shane and Leanne Frahm
We cankill&process yourstock
FourGenerations of Frahms
since 1957
Ph 312 4205
Oxford
1680439
Number one
old-fashioned bacon
&ham curing.
A/H 312 4709
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
For all your computer repairs, parts, servicing, sales &more..
Come and see us for friendly &supportive service
2208126
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
Doctors For Men
MenzMedical
The Doctors For Men
Vasectomy
No Scalpel Technique
Denture Clinic
AFFORDABLE DENTURE
CLINIC
(Formerly Riccarton Denture Clinic)
1843944
New Dentures
Relines
Repairs
BRYCE JWARD NZCDT
Kaiapoi
Ph (03)327-0077
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Electrician
AARON HARRIS
ELECTRICAL LTD
NEW HOUSES • ALTERATIONS
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SYSTEMS AND MORE...
M: 0275 543 958 E: aaron@ahel.co.nz
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on
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Engineering
For your Engineering needs
187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi
Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821
toppeng@xtra.co.nz
Repiling /Relevelling
House re-piling &re-levelling
Foundation lifting &stabilizing
Free no obligation quotes
20 years
experience
North Canterbury
based
Phone Brett Kennedy 021 117 8531 or
03 312 9000 |Email bowhill1@hotmail.com
2314123
Scaffolding
•Edge protection
•Working platform
Phone
0274 366 901
Plans for pricing
jas.rangiorascaffolding@xtra.co.nz
North Canterbury wide
1783878
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
Scrap Metal
CASH PAID FOR SCRAP
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Machinery•All non Ferrous
MAINLAND
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Ph (03)338 7000
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1902273
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