NEWS AND OPINION 6 <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>29</strong>, <strong>2020</strong> McALPINES MITRE 10 MEGA RANGIORA -OCEAN WATCH This Week Sun Fishing Guide Moon Wind Swell Pegasus Bay Tide Chart 3 2 1 Ok Around the electorate with STUART SMITH MP FOR KAIKOURA Tough choices ahead The drawnout election campaign has come to an end and congratulations must go to the prime minister, who ranagood race and was rewarded with asecond term. Thankyou to the people of the Kaikouraelectorate for your support. We are fortunate to liveinsuch a wonderful place, which will come through the lockdown recovery period better than most. We havefantastic farmers and supporting industries thatwill be major contributorstoour economic recovery. We now wait for the Government to be sworninand to reveal its 100dayplan, whichwill set the scene and tone for our recovery. One thing we learnt from the 2017 election is that promises are easy to make,but hard to deliver on. We cannot afford to makethat mistake again. Delivery is crucial and the Government must deliver this time. Childpovertywas akey issue in 2017 and, unfortunately, six out of nine child poverty indicatorshaveworsened in the last three years. Ahuge concernofmineisthe significantamount of school time that students have missedover the last six months. This will need to be made up as education is crucial in promotingbetter outcomes for children experiencing material hardship. The Government must have aplan to ensurethis happens. Debate win An AshgroveSchool team of Year 8pupils, Perri Stevenson, Alex Ellerm and Matilda Fauth, won the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> interschool debating competition. The team beat Ohoka School in the final. ‘‘The debatewas fantastic to listen to as bothteams heldtheir ground well,’’ teacherand team coachMeganCherry said. ‘‘However, Ashgrovewere better with the rebuttals and the interjections.’’ The debate was anew experience for all three team members, Perrisays. ‘‘Wehad never debated against another school before. MrsCherry has been supporting andpushing us as well as our parents,’’ she says. ‘‘Honestly we just jumped into debating so we could try somethingnew andnext thing youknow we had won the <strong>North</strong> Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Oct <strong>29</strong> Oct 30 Oct 31 Nov 1 Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 4 Rise 6:16am Set 8:09pm Best 11:30am Times 11:51pm Fair Rise 6:14am Set 8:11pm Best 12:11pm Times Housing is alsoahuge issue that needs to be addressed. We need to build alot more of them. However,wefound out that being a housing developer is not easy.Kiwibuild was an abjectfailure,even with the resourcesofthe Government behind it. Only afew houses were built and they don’t even meetthe standard that HousingNew Zealand requires to go into their pool. Reforming the ResourceManagement Act is long overdue and this would enable morehousestobebuilt far more quickly, as well as requiring councilstopermit morehousing. Climatechange wasalso akey issue in 2017, as it is today, but our emissions increasedover the last threeyears and are forecast to continue rising throughto 2025. Now that the campaign is over Ihave timetoread Bjorn Lomborg’s latest book, False Alarm,whichIrecommend to anyone interested in this crucial issue. The book is focused on tackling the issue in asensible and measuredway. It certainly does not encourage the spendingofbillions on apumped hydro scheme which may not make amaterial difference to the outcome. There are always challenges for incominggovernments and there are many waystoaddress them. It willbeinteresting to see which options the prime minister chooses. Debating success ... Ashgrove School’s team of Perri Stevenson, left, Alex Ellerm and Matilda Fauth was successful in winning the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> interschool debating competition. PHOTO: ASHGROVESCHOOL <strong>Canterbury</strong> debate competition. ‘‘We all felt great, relieved, and looking back on other debates, we all grew as individuals and as ateam,’’Perri says. In all23teams competed, including threefrom Ashgrove School. Good Rise 6:13am Set 8:12pm Best 12:31am Times 12:51pm Good Rise 6:11am Set 8:13pm Best Times Rise 6:10am Set 8:15pm Rise 6:09am Set 8:16pm Rise 6:07am Set 8:17pm Set 5:32am Set 5:53am Set 6:14am Set 6:36am Set 7:01am Set 7:30am Set 8:04am Rise 5:39pm Rise 6:39pm Rise 7:40pm Rise 8:41pm Rise 9:43pm Rise 10:45pm Rise 11:45pm Gentle SE becoming Gentle SE becoming Moderate Sturning Moderate SW turning Gentle Sbecoming Gentle Sbecoming moderate E moderate E W NE moderate SE fresh NE Moderate S SE 0.8 mturning E0.7 m E0.8 m SE 0.7 m E0.8 m E0.6 m E E0.8 m 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 1:12am 1:33pm Good Best Times Youth and our future Iattended the Neon Nui organised by the Hurunui YouthCouncil for the younger members of our districtonSaturday, <strong>October</strong> 24. What agreat nightitwas. There was good music,plenty of food, excellent dancing, and fun was had by all. The youth council has astrong history of supporting and advocating for the youth voiceinour district, despite this year being disrupted by the Covid19 lockdown. The <strong>2020</strong> youthcouncil members should feel proudoftheircommitment,courage and willingnesstoorganise this event when your lives are fullofpreparing and planningfor examination timetables, and whatever may lie ahead in 2021. The organising team, led by Noah Wilson, was wellsupported by Ward Shearman, the Hurunui youth development officer.The teamwork ensuredthat the eventwent off without a hitch, withplenty of goodfood and companionship. The recentemployment of Rebecca Pugh —youth worker for the district—is exciting. We are fortunate to haveRebecca’s talent and understanding of youth and youthaffairs. 1:55am 2:17pm Good Best Times 2:40am 3:03pm Good Best Times 3:27am 3:51pm Ward and Rebecca will be agreat team to ensurethat the youthvoice is supported and heard,and that the district recognises the strengths and abilities of youth. The youth council is currentlyseeking expressions of interest for membership in 2021 and,like any committee,some experience balanced withfresh voices wouldbewelcomed. The counciliswell supportedbyCr FionaHarris and Cr GeoffSheir.The youthcouncilisthe governance membership,with the Hurunui Youth Programme being the activity basefor a rangeofevents to engage, support and advocatefor the youthofthe district. Membership on the youth council consistsofrepresentatives fromthe contributingschools in Hurunui, inclusive of Rangiora Highschool, boarding schools or tertiaryinstitutions. If you wanttolearn more, speak to Ward. With the busy examination schedule fast approaching, Iwish all students thebest of luck. Preparation is key and, remember, there are many people around youtoassist through thisstressful period. Poipoiatekakano kia puawai — “Nuture the seed and it willblossom.” Events season cranks up By ROBYN BRISTOW <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> is dusting offthe post Covidblues. Shopaholics, gardening enthusiasts, car enthusiasts and thosewho enjoy country hospitality are expected to flock to the Hurunui district to party. The Christmas Country Fete at anew site in Amberley, and the Hurunui Garden Festival, open festivities today, Thursday,<strong>October</strong> <strong>29</strong>. It will be the turnofthe Hanmer Springs Fete the next day, with the garden festival continuing through to Sunday. The Amberley A&P Showisbeing held on Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 31 —atreatfor many after aseriesofother A&P show cancellations. Further south,the USACar Day at Woodend on Sunday, November 1, will be followed by afireworks spectacular at Waipara on Friday, November6. Whileall that is goingon, farmers’ marketsacross the regionwill continueto supply freshgoodies in manytowns. All events are expected to attract big crowds because so many other events have been cancelled. Today’sChristmasCountryFete has moved to Amberley House.Crafts,art, demonstrations,food and plants will all be on offer. The Hurunui Garden Festival offers a huge variety of gardens to view, arranged in sixgeographical clusters, making it easy to visitmultiplegardens. This year marks the second anniversary of the HanmerSprings Fete. It willbeset in the picturesque former Queen Mary Hospitalgrounds. Therewill be live music, whileguests perusethe many products on sale. The Amberley A&PShow, at the Amberley Domain, promises avarietyof competitions, entertainmentand demonstrations. For further details of all events,visit their Facebookpagesorwebsites. 0 Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Waimakariri 3:54am 2.2 10:04am 0.7 4:38am 2.2 10:50am 0.7 5:21am 2.2 11:33am 0.7 6:02am 2.2 6:44am 2.2 12:32am 0.6 7:26am 2.2 1:13am 0.7 8:08am 2.2 1:54am 0.7 Mouth 4:14pm 2.2 10:26pm 0.6 4:56pm 2.2 11:09pm 0.6 5:36pm 2.2 11:50pm 0.6 6:17pm 2.2 12:16pm 0.7 6:59pm 2.1 12:57pm 0.7 7:42pm 2.1 1:38pm 0.7 8:27pm 2.1 2:20pm 0.7 Amberley 3:54am 2.2 10:04am 0.7 4:38am 2.2 10:50am 0.7 5:21am 2.2 11:33am 0.7 6:02am 2.2 6:44am 2.2 12:32am 0.6 7:26am 2.2 1:13am 0.7 8:08am 2.2 1:54am 0.7 Beach 4:14pm 2.2 10:26pm 0.6 4:56pm 2.2 11:09pm 0.6 5:36pm 2.2 11:50pm 0.6 6:17pm 2.2 12:16pm 0.7 6:59pm 2.1 12:57pm 0.7 7:42pm 2.1 1:38pm 0.7 8:27pm 2.1 2:20pm 0.7 4:03am 2.2 10:13am 0.7 4:47am 2.2 10:59am 0.7 5:30am 2.2 11:42am 0.7 6:11am 2.2 6:53am 2.2 12:41am 0.6 7:35am 2.2 1:22am 0.7 8:17am 2.2 2:03am 0.7 Motunau 4:23pm 2.2 10:35pm 0.6 5:05pm 2.2 11:18pm 0.6 5:45pm 2.2 11:59pm 0.6 6:26pm 2.2 12:25pm 0.7 7:08pm 2.1 1:06pm 0.7 7:51pm 2.1 1:47pm 0.7 8:36pm 2.1 2:<strong>29</strong>pm 0.7 4:05am 2.2 10:15am 0.7 4:49am 2.2 11:01am 0.7 5:32am 2.2 11:44am 0.7 6:13am 2.2 12:01am 0.6 6:55am 2.2 12:43am 0.6 7:37am 2.2 1:24am 0.7 8:19am 2.2 2:05am 0.7 Gore Bay 4:25pm 2.2 10:37pm 0.6 5:07pm 2.2 11:20pm 0.6 5:47pm 2.2 6:28pm 2.2 12:27pm 0.7 7:10pm 2.1 1:08pm 0.7 7:53pm 2.1 1:49pm 0.7 8:38pm 2.1 2:31pm 0.7 3:55am 1.7 10:07am 0.5 4:41am 1.7 10:53am 0.5 5:26am 1.7 11:38am 0.5 6:09am 1.7 6:52am 1.7 12:39am 0.5 7:34am 1.7 1:21am 0.5 8:16am 1.7 2:03am 0.6 Kaikoura 4:21pm 1.7 10:31pm 0.5 5:04pm 1.7 11:14pm 0.5 5:47pm 1.7 11:56pm 0.5 6:<strong>29</strong>pm 1.6 12:21pm 0.5 7:12pm 1.6 1:04pm 0.5 7:55pm 1.6 1:47pm 0.5 8:40pm 1.6 2:31pm 0.6 *Not for navigational purposes. Wind and swell are based on apoint off Gore Bay. Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidespy.com Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd. 2118223
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