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Locals
dig in
over
quarry
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Residents opposed to aproposal to
quarry the Rangiora Racecourse have
no intention of shying away from
making their feelings known, despite
submissions closing this week.
Atotal of 172 submissions were
received by the Waimakariri District
Council and Environment Canterbury
by last Friday.
But ameeting of residents on
Monday night to discuss their
submissions and refine them suggests
there could be aflood of additional
ones by the cutoff time of 5pm on
Friday.
John Mather, who has facilitated
several meetings of residents, says
there will be no let up during the
hiatus between submissions closing
and the hearing of the quarry proposal
by Taggart Earthmoving Ltd.
‘‘There is awillingness to keep the
awareness about the proposal high,
and to keep the momentum going,’’ he
says. ‘‘This is avery democratic
process about people having asay,
rather than experts arguing (the
consent) in the Environment Court,
although it may come to that.
‘‘The best approach is to allow
people to have avoice, and people are
going to find out what heartfelt
thoughts Rangiora residents have
about the quarry,’’ Mr Mather says.
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Unicorn fan ... Katie Daer, of Rangiora, inspects her freshly painted face during Rangiora Promotion’s MainPower Christmas
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Street party anight to remember
By SHELLEY TOPP
Christmas Celebration
Night hit the right spot for
the large crowd attending
the annual street party in
Rangiora last Friday night.
High Street was closed to
traffic for the evening, and
there were many stalls
selling arange of products.
It was arelaxed, fun
atmosphere, with an array of
street performers,
children’s entertainment,
live music from
Christchurch covers band
Danger Baby,and Father
Christmas in attendance.
Rangiora’s Steve
Hamilton, who was watching
Lyttelton contortionist Skye
Broberg’s performance, said
it was ‘‘an amazing show’’.
His daughter Zara, aged 6,
was excited to be chosen by
Skye as her assistant for part
of the show.
‘‘We love this stuff. These
kind of community events
are awesome,’’ he said.
‘‘It is one of the reasons we
came to live here. Rangiora
is such agreat community
for families.’’ The show
started at 5.30pm and closed
with afireworks display in
Victoria Park.
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Hopes high for Toot for Tucker
By DAVID HILL
North Canterbury’s food
banks are looking forward to
receiving aboost from
Tuesday’s Toot for Tucker.
Organiser Bev Wright says
the volunteers are ready to go
and now they need food to
collect when Toot for Tucker
hits the streets of Oxford,
Rangiora, Woodend, Kaiapoi
and Amberley between 6pm
and 7pm on Tuesday.
Food banks that have been
busy supporting families
struggling in the wake of
Covid19 are hoping for a
boost to help them get
through the Christmas
period.
‘‘What we really need is
food for the food banks, not
just for Christmas but for the
months that come after it.
‘‘Times can get tough when
people go back to work after
Christmas and the kids go
back to school, and especially
for those who have found
themselves out of work.’’
When finances are tight,
food is usually the first thing
people cut back on, Bev says.
‘‘We are catering for the
whole community and there’s
always times when people
find it abit tough.
‘‘Budgets are pretty tough
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laundry alterations, maintenance
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Tooting ... Volunteers will be out in force on Tuesday evening for Toot for Tucker.
for many families. You have
to keep your car on the road
and keep it insured, so you
can find work, so it means the
only real flexibility in the
budget for most people is
food or Christmas presents.’’
Bev says all food collected
on the night will stay in North
Canterbury.
Toot for Tucker collections
Submissions pour
in over quarry plan
From Page 1
He saysheisimpressed with
the response to the submission
process, and the qualityof
submissions. Many submitters
have asked to speakatthe
hearing.
Mr Mather’s comments
follow aprotest outsidethe
Rangiora premisesofTaggart
Earthmovinglast Saturday.
Fifty placardwaving residents
showed their opposition to the
proposal.
Many are concerned about
potential dustand noise
nuisance fromthe proposed
venture, and some living near
the racecourse fear it will
harm the value of theirhomes.
Apetition opposingthe
quarry and presented to the
WaimakaririDistrictCouncil
in September gathered more
than 4000signatures.
Taggartisseekingapproval
to quarry the racecourse land
in stagesover 15 years.
Both ECan and the
WaimakaririDistrictCouncil
have received the application
for consents to establish,
maintain and operate an
aggregate quarry at 309 West
Belt,Rangiora.
The proposed quarry will
involvetopsoil stripping,
aggregate extraction to adepth
of no more than fivemetres
belowground level, and
rehabilitation of the site by
backfilling.
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in Oxford and Cust will go to
the Oxford Community
Trust’s food bank, while food
collected in Rangiora and
Woodend will go to the
Rangiora Salvation Army.
Donations in Kaiapoi will
go to Kaiapoi Community
Support’s food pantry and
food collected in Amberley
will stay in Amberley, which
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has been added to Toot for
Tucker for the first time.
While no Toot for Tucker
bags have been provided this
year, Bev says food will be
collected in any bag.
If anyone misses getting
food collected, they can drop
it into Bev Wright at Property
Brokers Rangiora, or to their
local food bank.
Roadside protest... Quarryopponents gathered outsidethe
premises of TaggartEarthmoving Ltd last Saturday. PHOTO: NEIL CLARKSON
material willmaintain at least
one metreofseparationto
groundwater at all times.
No crushing,screening or
washing of aggregates is
proposed at the site.
According to the application,
the quarrying willbedone in at
least eight stages of no more
thantwo hectares each,over a
total area of 14.5hectares.
Other work proposed on the
site includesthe formationof
acoustic bunds, flood
mitigation, and temporary
stockpiling of aggregates.
It is proposed to manage
adverse effects by establishing
bunding, as wellasdust control
mitigation.The site will be
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The show was held in the
Rangiora Town Hall last
Saturday evening.
Eventcoordinator Tiffany
Wafersaid it was thrilling to
see so many peopleattending
the fundraiser, which
featuredprelovedfashion, as
well as somenew clothing and
accessories, donated by
individuals and businesses.
‘‘Thecrowd reallysupported
our beautiful models, all of
whom have family or friends
affected by cancer, and
listenedtoour incredible
speakers who spoke
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Whilefashionwas the focus
at the show,itwas alsoheld to
increasethe CancerSociety’s
profile in North Canterbury.
‘‘We wanted to let our
communities know the
Cancer Society is represented
in Rangiora to workwith all of
NorthCanterbury, providing
crucial support to people with
cancer and their familyand,
of course, to fundraise for
thesecrucial support
services,’’ Tiffany said.
She alsothanked master of
ceremonies Jane Godfrey,
fashion commentatorSally
Mac, violinist Fiona Pears,
and the other people and
businessesthat made the
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Mr Gordon saidthe retailers’ concerns
centred mainly aroundthe fit with the
existing fashion, food and beverage mix of
shops that currently dominate in High
Street.
It is understood that premises nearthe
Good Street walkway are being
consideredfor the outlet.
Mr Gordon said that while therewas
nothing wrong withavaping shop, he had
contacted the owner of the premises to
passonretailers’ concerns.
Mr Gordon said the Waimakariri
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Cust brigade takes delivery of new tanker
By SHELLEY TOPP
The keys to anew MillsTuiHino 500 fire tanker
havebeen officially handed over to the Cust
Volunteer FireBrigade.
Fireand EmergencyNew Zealand (FENZ)
Canterbury areacommander MikeJohns, who
is based in Rolleston, was at the Cust Fire
Stationlast Thursday evening for the handover
to Cust Volunteer Fire Brigadechief Peter
Clements.
Mikesaid it was aprivilege to hand over
anothernew vehicle to this‘‘exceptional
brigade’’.The tankersits alongside a2019 Iveco
EuroCargofire truckwhich the Cust brigade
received in May last year.
The new trucks are part of FENZ’scascade
system, which ensures the busiest firestations
havethe most efficient, hightech firefighting
equipment.
Under the system, oldervehicleswhich are
still in pristine condition are passed on to
quieter stations to upgrade their equipment.
Mr Johns praised the brigade for the way it
takes care of its firefighting equipment.
‘‘The recipients of yourlast truckthoughtit
was brand new,’’ he said.
The dieselpoweredfire tanker cancarry
6000litresofwater. It has the abilitytorespond
to rural areas without awater source and has
already beenused on two callouts since arriving
in October.
Mr Clements says the new vehicles are agreat
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‘‘For asmallbrigade like us to end up with
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Region takes on aChristmas flavour
By DAVID HILL
Christmas trees and all the trimmings are
adding festive cheer outside the Rangiora
service centre and the Ruataniwha Kaiapoi
Civic Centre.
The Waimakariri District Council is doing its
bit to raise Christmas spirits after achallenging
year, with alarge Christmas tree installed
outside the Rangiora service centre last week.
Kaiapoi’s contribution was delayed until
Saturday to avoid disruption to weekday traffic.
Christmas flags are also going up in Rangiora,
Kaiapoi and Oxford, while little Christmas
trees have been put up on the Williams Street
bridge in Kaiapoi.
Summer flags that usually go up in early
January will arrive alittle later than usual as a
new flag system is being introduced, and the
changeover has caused ashort delay.
The everpopular North Canterbury News
Christmas Tree Festival will relocate to the
Rangiora Town Hall this year, where up to 40
trees will be on display throughout the ground
floor from December 5to18.
Tree viewing is between 10am and 6pm each
day.
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proceeds will go to the Order of St John and the
North Canterbury Rural Support Trust.
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North Canterbury News, November 26, 2020
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By DAVID HILL
Aproposal to create anew town
centre zone at Ravenswood has
been met with amixed
reaction.
The Waimakariri District
Council has expressed
concerns at the proposals in the
private plan change request
submitted by Ravenswood
Developments Ltd, which was
notified this month.
But WoodendSefton
Community Board chairwoman
Shona Powell suspects the
development is inevitable,
although the board has yet to
discuss the proposal.
‘‘Personally, Isee that it
certainly has pros and cons, but
the way Ilook at it, where is the
retail going to go if it doesn’t go
here? Rangiora is pushing out
in all directions and it runs the
risk of becoming disjointed,
while development opportunities
in Kaiapoi are
limited.’’
The biggest challenge with
developing anew town centre
at Ravenswood is access,
because of traffic volumes on
State Highway 1, Ms Powell
says. ‘‘It’s going to happen
anyway, but the big question is
how do people get there safely?
‘‘The only safe way to get into
Ravenswood is by private car.
There’s no bus and no safe
access for walkers and
cyclists.’’
With the retail developments
in the area set to grow, she
believes now is the time to look
at creating aWoodend/Pegasus
promotions group to support
local businesses.
At present, Woodend and
Pegasus come under the
Kaiapoi Promotions
Association.
‘‘There are alot of homebased
businesses in the area
and Ithink people are
surprised at just how many
businesses there are —it’s not
just retail.’’
Ms Powell says the board will
be meeting this week to discuss
whether to make asubmission
before the initial consultation
period ends on December 4.
The council’s development
planning manager, Trevor
Ellis, says council staff had
planned to review the zoning as
part of the District Plan review,
with aview to opening up more
commercial space.
‘‘The council has for some
time been looking at the zoning
in the area and looking at
where the key activity centres
should be and Ravenswood is
looking to drive that forward.
‘‘The proposal enables more
commercial floor space which
is good for the district in
potentially creating more jobs
and more commercial activity.’’
Ravenswood’s proposal is for
12.8 hectares to be rezoned as
business zone 1(town centre
zone), which would include
35,000 square metres of retail
floor space.
But the council has concerns
with the overall proposal and
will be making asubmission.
Concerns include ‘‘the extent
of the floor space’’ and the
potential impact on other
centres, Mr Ellis says.
‘‘The submission will be
around the scale of the
commercial centre and seeking
amore accurate plan and
clearer objectives.’’
There will be afurther
submission period in the New
Year, where interested parties
can review submissions before
public hearings in front of an
independent commissioner.
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NEWS AND OPINION
6 North Canterbury News, November 26, 2020
KAIKŌURA VIEWS
MAYOR CRAIG MACKLE
Fine service acknowledged
Last week we announcedthe appointment
of our new chief executive, WillDoughty.
As we welcome Will to the role, Iwant to
acknowledge everything that outgoing
chiefexecutive Angela Oosthuizen has
achieved.
Angela arrived in the job to find apartly
builtCivic Centre withbudget issues, and
oversaw its completion.
Then the quake completely changed the
lay of the land, literally!
This is not ajob thatmany would want or
understand,but she has led the council
staffand communitythroughthe response
and recovery phase successfully.
During Angela’s time as chiefexecutive,
a$38.6 million infrastructure rebuild has
been delivered on budget, she has built a
strong, capableteam of staff,and is leaving
council in amuch stronger financial
position than imagined.
Iknow that Angelaworked countless
hoursabove and beyond what was asked of
her, including nightsand weekends. As a
result we are in agood position to move
forward.
Council chief executives takealot of
flak,mostly incorrect and sometimes
personal and unfair.
Iknow that Kaikoura can rise above that
and is a‘‘bigger’’ community, so I’d like to
extend abig thank you to Angela for all
that she has done bothfor the district and
the people living there.
All ratepayerswill soon get the annual
LOST AND FOUND
The following property is reported to the
policeasbeing lostinNorth Canterbury:
About 12 keys on apig key ring
(Rangiora area), awoodenflat decktail
gate (Cheviot/Amberley area), atail gate
with “Pinto” written on it (lostbetween
Palmerstonand Waikuku Beach),a
Subarukey and 10 other keys with a
Resident Satisfaction Survey in their
mailboxes.Please take timeout to have a
cuppa and fill this in. Your feedback is
used to measure how we are going as a
council and whatweneed to improve, so it
is important we hearfrom you.
Iwould like to congratulate the North
Canterbury Transport Infrastructure
Recovery (NCTIR) alliance, the New
Zealand Transport Agency, KiwiRail and
Te Runanga oKaikoura for winning the
OutstandingPublic Sector Leadership in
Governance Award and aPrime Minister’s
Award recently.
We’re on the home straight withNCTIR
now. Most of its work willbefinishedby
midDecember. The canopy work south is
going to takelonger, until lateFebruary,
because of the rock there. However, the
road will be openover Christmas.
As we wrap up with NCTIR, several
community eventsare planned includinga
dawn karakia on Saturday, December 5, to
bless the Cultural ArtworkPackage along
our coast. Therewill be afun family event
on Sunday, December 13, and asign
unveiling on Tuesday, December 15.
More detailscan be found in the
Kaikoura Star and on the council
Facebook page.
The end of the NCTIR roadworks is a
milestone. It is alsoatime to reflect on
what we havebeen through together,and a
chancetomove forward as acommunity.
New chief executive, page7
yellow and grey swipeaccessfob (lost
nearMtOxford), abrown walletwith azip
on the side and an embroidered logo on
front, atan shoulderbag, asmall black
zipped purseand black frame glassesina
Quicksilver case.
The following propertyiswaiting to be
claimed: Avery largeteddy bear.
Farmers must unite to
stop being ‘run over’
DearEditor,
Iamone who has longbeen wary of
the agenda and operatingmethods of
Environment Canterbury and, as a
result,have not attended meetings
involving them or respondingfarmers.
Recently, anew ECan chief executive
invitedfarmers to ameeting (North
CanterburyNews,November 12). I
decided to attend. Anew broom,anew
beginning,ashowofgood faith.
My initial reaction was one of positive
surprise and even the beginnings of
optimism, but 15 minutes into the
2 1 ⁄2hour session,reality —anold reality
—began to reassert itself. Anew agent,
the same message.
Ilike to think in pictures.For abrief
timeIsaw in my mind’s eyeawooden
horse.Isaw threelittle pigs. Isaw a
gingerbread man. It is interesting how
old fables and old realities can cut
through dynamics intendedtofudge,
and what somemay callsophistry
intended to assuretrust—atrust
alreadydepleted, atrust now totally
bereft.
Ileft the meeting thinking thatif
farmers are to haveany chance of
avoiding being ‘‘run over’’ they needto
mirrortrade unions in other industries.
Hallmarksofsuccess aresixfold:
Singularity of focus, clearmessaging,
strength in numbers, assure resolute
leadership, absenceoffactions, and
solidarity.
Let’s do it. Whatstopsus? Apathy,
fear, yes but probably not. Rather, our
verystrengths renderuspowerlessand
ripefor takeover. Thesestrengths are
fierce individualism, independenceand
selfreliance. Indeed,thesequalitiescan
onlyensure that we willbedivided and
ruled.Together, these veryattributes
are our substantial weakness.
Teamwork is our ace card. The
obituary of two of the three pigs would
havelamentedthe lack of teamwork too
late.
As for the gingerbread man, his trust
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
and cooperative nature —his strengths
—led to his demise. If he was alive
today,and in asense perhapsheis, he
would be impressed by clever dynamics
and perhapssubtle sophistry.
He would be adept at giving the
benefit of the doubt.Hewould be second
to noneatturning the other cheekand
takingrefuge in naivety.
And as to the wooden horse?He/she
would be lavishly dining on oats, chaff,
and fresh lucerne—all products
supplied by responsiblefarmers.
Yours,
John Perriam
Greta Valley
Praise for sandpit
Dear Editor,
What agreat decision by Te Matauru
Primary Schooltoopt for agiant
sandpit, also for use by older students
(NorthCanterbury News,November 12).
Asandpitallows opportunities for a
large number of students to learn
together and to play without rules and
limitation. This is one of the cheapest
resources to provide for creativity,
engagement,cooperation, problem
solving and awide varietyofplay
choices. This is wherethe Key
Competencies of the New Zealand
Curriculum and inclusion can be seen in
actionduring every breaktime.
Many schools withlarge or multiple
sandpits have added hoses, ropes,
pulleys, buckets, funnels and ramps for
experimentation.Students oftenlike to
bring toys and objects from home which
also addstotheir learning through
sharing and managing theirpossessions.
Well done Rachele Poole and Te
Matauru School.
Yours,
Dr Llyween Couper
Canterbury University
Plants stolen from garden at BMX track in Rangiora
Something foreveryquilter, patchworker,artistand crafter!
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Hoursoffundraising and planting
has endedinheartbreak for
members of the North Canterbury
BMX Club.
About100 newly planted bronze
grasses have beenstolen from a
feature area of abank at the club’s
trackbeside the Ashley River
reserve at Rangiora.
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The $170 worthofplants,which
were just starting to get
established, were stolen last
week.They were pulled from a
barked area featuring an ‘‘NC’’
sign of black mondo grasses
surrounded by rocks, on the
second corner of the track.
Amember who spent ahuge
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number of voluntary hours
helping to organisethe planting
project is frustrated by the theft.
‘‘We want our track to lookgood
for our members, and also for the
community,’’she says.
The club will hostthe South
Island BMXchampionshipson
January 16 and17.
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Will to step into top council role
The Kaikoura District
Council has namedWill
Doughty as its new chief
executive.
He willtake over in
February from Angela
Oosthuizen, who has been
in the role for five years.
Mr Doughtyand his wife
Colette and children Olivia
and Josh have been living
in the districtfor just over
three years.
He originally cameto
Kaikoura for his role as the
council’s rebuild director
after the earthquake, and
subsequently as the
environment and key
deliverables managerwith
the NorthCanterbury
Transport Infrastructure
Recovery alliance, which
has beenresponsible for
the restoration of quakedamaged
road and rail
networks.
Mayor CraigMacklesays
Mr Doughtyhas leadership
experience acrossawide
range of projects,
delivering majorwork
programmes for the
ChristchurchCity Council
and successfullymanaging
many different
relationships throughthe
Christchurch
Infrastructure Rebuild.
‘‘During his time in
Kaikoura, Will has already
built strong relationships
in the community.He
works with people to get
thingsachievedina
collaborativeway, with the
business sense to support
this and drive us forward,’’
he says.
Mr Mackle saidithad
been atough few years for
Ms Oosthuizen, who was
involved in the response
and recoveryofKaikoura
after the 2016earthquake.
‘‘Angela has worked
really hard to get us in the
position we are now.’’
Her first job, he said, was
to oversee the completion
of apartly builtCivic
Centre,before the quake
completely changed things.
The councilinfrastructure
rebuild was a
$38.6 million projectthat is
tracking on budget and
nearingcompletion.
“This is ahuge
achievement for asmall
council. As CEO, Angela
has created astrong and
capableteam of staff, and
under her leadership we
are in amuch better
financial positionthan
forecast.
‘‘This places us in agood
position as we move
forward.”
Mr Doughty is excited
about the opportunity to
take the reins of the
council.
‘‘We liveinatruly
incredibleplace and Ilook
forwardtoleading agreat
team to help enable our
community to continue to
recover, prosper and thrive
after the many challenges
of the last few years.”
Settled in Kaikoura ... Will Doughty and his family, wifeColette and children
Olivia and Josh, have lived in the district for just over three years. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
NEWS
North Canterbury News, November 26, 2020
7
Chargers to
be installed
Electric Vehiclechargerswill soon
be poppingupacrossthe
Waimakariridistrict.
The WaimakaririDistrict Council
has signed an initial agreementwith
Meridian to support the installation
of chargers in car parksinRangiora.
“Getting anetworkofcharging
infrastructure in key locations is a
great result for Waimakariri,” says
Cr Niki Mealings, the council’s
climate change portfolio holder.
“This initiative is just asmall part
of the council’s ongoingcommitment
to sustainability and reducing
emissions in response to climate
change.”
In December last year, the council
committed to supporting the uptake
of electric vehicles in the districtby
making space available for charging
infrastructure in councilowned car
parks.
Councillors, afterconsidering two
formal proposals, ultimately
accepted astaffrecommendation to
work with Meridian,which has
extensive experience with electric
vehicles and associated
infrastructure.
The first chargers willbeinstalled
in the car park behindRangiora
Libraryand willallow four vehicles
to charge simultaneously.
Once those are established, there
are plans for installing more
charging stations at Woodend,
Kaiapoiand Oxford.
The dualsocketed22kW AC
charging stations can deliver up to
120km of travelper hour of charging,
depending on the vehicle make and
model.
Waimakariri Events
12
DEC EVENTS
5th: Woodford Glen
South Island
SuperStock Champs
6.30pm –9.30pm,
Woodford Glen Speedway.
Don’t miss SuperStock
action at its best with the
winner to be crowned
South Island SuperStock
Champion. Tickets start from
$10, children FREE.
6th: Mandeville
Craft Festival
10am –3pm,
Mandeville Sports
Centre, 431 Mandeville
Road. North
Canterbury’s idyllic
market festival featuring
awide range of topquality
arts and crafts
stalls, food marquees,
live music and
entertainment. $5 per
adult, children FREE.
5th –8th: The North
Canterbury News
Christmas Tree Festival
10am –6pm, Rangiora
Town Hall, Rangiora. Peruse
Christmas trees decorated
by the community and vote
for your favourite tree. Gold
coin entry.
5th: Kaiapoi
Christmas Carnival
and Santa Parade
9.30am –3.30pm,
Williams Street,
Kaiapoi. Free family fun!
Santa Parade 1.30pm.
Kaiapoi Carnival from
9.30am
6th –24th: The Model
Railway Christmas
Grotto
10am –4.30pm, 13 Blake
Street, Rangiora.
AChristmas grotto like
never before! Experience
agrand scale Christmas
train with Santa on board,
Thomas the Tank Engine
layout, special presents from
Santa and so much more!
$2 peradult and $1 perchild.
12th: Toot NCroon
Music Night
7.45pm –10.15pm,
Rangiora RSA, Victoria
Street, Rangiora. Aband
with harmony singing bring
an evening of entertainment
with a dash of Christmas
flavour, along with many of
your favourite songs. $10
per entry.
13th: Canterbury
Half Marathon
8.30am –12.30pm,
Pegasus Town. Pegasus
will host the Canterbury Half
Marathon and 9km Run and
Walk. There will be awalking
section in both the half
marathon and 9km, and a
hybrid in the half marathon.
From $79.
13th: Oxman
7am –3pm, South Eyre
Road. Take up the challenge
of apre-Christmas event
where there is something
for everyone.Withindividual
and team options for kids
from aged 5and up to elite
athletes testyourself on this
scenic country course.Entry
from $39.
13th: Rangiora Toyota
Santa Parade
12pm –5.30pm, High
Street, Rangiora. Party in
the Park is in Rangiora’s
Victoria Park from12pm-
6pm. Rangiora Toyota Santa
Parade High Street 2pm.
13th: Strawberry Fair
11am – 3pm, Kaiapoi
Food Forest, 32 Cass
Street, Kaiapoi. Everything
strawberries from fresh
fruit, cake, ice cream, ciders
and everything in between!
Sideline Swing Band,
bouncy castle for the kids
and Christmas shopping
area. This is azero-waste
event, please bring aplate
and cup.
13th: McAlpines Mitre 10
Mega’s Christmas Party
in the Park
12pm –5.30pm, Victoria
Park, Rangiora. Featuring
live music, children’s
entertainers, food and craft
stalls,animals, inflatables,
face painting andfun
activities for kids. Makesure
you bring your family and
friends along and join us
to celebrate themagic of
Christmas.
16th –24th: Oxford
Christmas Wonderland
Varied opening hours,
GP Hall, Showgate Drive,
Oxford. Back this year with
anew venue. Itwill be a
fantastic event for the whole
family -make sure you
check it out! $2 entry.
20th: Christmas at
the Races –Rangiora
Harness Racing Club
10pm –5.30pm, Rangiora
Racecourse, 312 Lehmans
Road. Celebrate the season
with Christmas at the Races!
An action-packed day with
ten exciting harness races,
activities for the kids and on
course entertainment for all
the family. $10 entry.
20th: Rangiora
Christmas Festival
10am–1pm, Victoria Park,
Rangiora. Lots of kids’
activities including inflatables,
rides,facepainting,games
and muchmore (allFREE),
as well as afree BBQ, coffee
and foodtrucks.
20th: Oxford 2020
Christmas Parade
12pm –2pm, Oxford
Township. “Who is your
superhero?” Prize for
best floats &fancydress.
Food caravan
along with free bouncy
castle &face painting.
24th: Sefton Christmas
Harvest Market
8am –1pm, 783
Marshmans Road, Sefton.
Aunique Christmas Eve
farmers marketwhere you
can get yourhands dirty
digging your own new
potatoes and picking fresh
peas. BYO forks and buckets.
Early bird entry 8-9am $5,
gold coin thereafter.
MARKETS
Kaiapoi Farmers Market
Morgan Williams Reserve,
Charles St, Kaiapoi.
Every Saturday 10am–12pm.
North Canterbury
Sunday Market
Rangiora Racecourse.
Every Sunday 9am–2pm.
Ohoka Farmers Market
Ohoka Domain, Mill Road,
Ohoka. Every Friday
9am–12.30pm.
Oxford Farmers Market
Main St, Oxford. Every
Sunday 9am–12pm.
Oxford Craft Market
Oxford Town Hall, Oxford.
First Sunday of each month,
10am-2pm.
Rangiora Sunday Market
Blake StCarpark, Rangiora.
Every 2nd Sunday, 10am-2pm.
*Please note markets are subject
to Christmas holiday closures over
the Christmas &New Years period.
ART EXHIBITIONS
Art on the Quay
3rd Dec –13th Jan: Earth
Sounds, ‘Whatungarongaro
te tangata toihū te whenua’
by Megan Flutey and Dion
Hancy
Over 120 Stallholders
Free Parking Live Music Gourmet Food
SUNDAY DEC 6TH 10AM -3PM
MANDEVILLE SPORTS CENTRE
Tickets $5 though our website
or cash at the gate. Children under 15 FREE
www.mandevillecraftfestival.co.nz
Proudly supported by Tall Poppy Real Estate
20 th December
Rangiora Racecourse: 312 Lehmans Road
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www.rangioraharness.com
Catered and self-catered sites available
More info at: www.visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events
or Kaiapoi i-SITE Visitor Centre, Phone: 03 327 3134, Email: info@kaiapoivisitorcentre.co.nz
December 2020
KAIAPOI
CHRISTMAS
CARNIVAL
FREE FAMILY FUN!
SATURDAY
5DECEMBER
From 9:30 AM
#KaiapoiCarnival2020
OXFORD &DISTRICTS LIONS
christmas parade
who isyour
superhero?
PRIZES FOR BEST FLOATS
1st $300 -2nd $200 -3rd $150 *Floats will be judged mid parade*
PRIZES FOR FANCY DRESS With or without abike
Girls: 1st $30 -2nd $20 -3rd $10
Boys: 1st $30 -2nd $20 -3rd $10
*Judging for Fancy Dress &Bikes commences at 12:00pm*
BOUNCY CASTLE
&FACE PAINTING
LIONS FOOD CARAVAN
SUNDAY 20th DECEMBER 2020
Starts 12:30pm from Burnett Street Oxford
For further information contact Maurice on 027 240 1718
or email enquiries to: secretary.odlc@outlook.com
AS A LIONS PROJECT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT OF ENTRY
Lions welcome volunteers to assist with this community event
BEST FLOAT WINS
Sunday 13 December - 12 - 5:30pm - 2pm Parade
MANDEVILLE CRAFT FESTIVAL
Festival set for record crowd
The Mandeville Craft Festival has
firmly established itself on the North
Canterbury events calendar.
The cruisy day out for families,
complete with arelaxed community
vibe, has grown into more than just a
major fundraiser for the Ohoka Rugby
Club.
It is now amuch vaunted retail
experience, where visitors can enjoy
live music, entertainment, colour and a
country atmosphere at the picturesque
Mandeville Sports Centre.
Organiser Dee Bigelow believes this
year’s event on Sunday, December 6,
will see the largest crowd yet turn out
to enjoy the 130 stalls, including ahuge
array of tempting food stalls offering
everything from Mexican, barbecue and
gourmet burgers, to Sushi, hot potatoes,
dumplings and salads.
Then there are sweet treats to follow,
including pancakes, waffles, and ice
creams, along with hot and cold drinks,
juices, smoothies, and abar.
Dee has now been at the helm for five
years, ensuring acontinuation of the
work of all the people in the rugby club
who have served on the committee over
the years.
She has helped build asound platform
for the festival to flourish and believes
this year will help build momentum
toward next year’s 10th anniversary
celebrations.
Dee loves the challenge of providing
exciting and tempting stalls for people to
treat themselves, or buy gifts for others.
“There will be stalls you have visited
before and love, and you can discover
new favourites,” she says.
“I love it. Ilove the feedback, and love
to see people enjoying what’s on offer,”
she says.
She is also excited to have three
musicians this year. Acrowd favourite,
Sharon Miller returns.
Sharon is familiar to many as a
presenter at Compass FM. She will
also multi-task on the day as she has a
regular stall, Art of Aroma.
Acoustic duo, The WaxBirds, from
Oxford, will play arange of easy
listening songs, alongside their own
material. They will donate 20 percent of
merchandise and album sales to various
New Zealand Wildlife conservation
efforts.
Mandeville’s Ellen Rose has arrived
back in New Zealand and quarantined in
time to play at the festival. She has been
in the United Kingdom for the past few
years working as amusician playing at
restaurants, pubs, events and weddings,
and is “coming home”, having gone
to Pony Club at the Mandeville Sports
Centre for years.
Willoughby’s Creative from Rangiora
will provide ahands-on experience for
festival-goers with fibre and they will be
joined by several other activity-based
stallholders this year as Dee looks to
Crowd favourite, Sharon Miller is back again this year to entertain the crowds.
develop this area.
Dee begins organising the event in
March, with the rugby club joining her
later in the year.
She says the event is apassion because
it helps the community and provides a
platform for local crafts people sell their
products.
“It is acruisy day, atanawesome
location. There is lots of off street
parking and it is only $5 to get in.”
This year Tall Poppy Real Estate
North Canterbury and Enterprise North
Canterbury are supporting the event.
Event proceeds will go toward a
proposed LED lights upgrade, jerseys
and other gear for junior and senior
teams.
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Over 120 Stallholders
Free Parking • Live Music • Gourmet Food
SUNDAY DEC 6 TH
10 AM -3 PM
MANDEVILLE SPORTS CENTRE
Buy tickets through our website or$5cash at the gate
(Children 15 and under FREE).
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12 North Canterbury News, November 26, 2020
NEWS
Launch of poetry book
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Quality work ... Staff at the North Canterbury Collision Repair Centre in Amberley, which
has just changed hands, will continue to offer the same topnotch service.
Local staff have areal
bent for collision repair
Afamiliarfacehasreturned to
Amberley’s localpaintandpanel
business.
Ryan Demmocks and his partner,
KellyOwens,have bought the North
Canterbury Collision Repair Centre —a
business that Ryan did his
apprenticeship with from the age of 15.
It was then known as Amberley Panel
andPaint.
Ryanstayedwith thecompany for
eight years,before leavingtorun the
paint shop at Smith Crane and
Constructionfor fiveyears, to get more
experience on awidevariety of vehicles
Back as the boss ... Ryan Demmocks and
his partner, Kelly Owens, with their daughter
Harper Demmocks. Ryan and Kelly are the
new owners of the North Canterbury
Collision Repair Centre in Amberley.
❛Crash and repairs will be our
main work, but we are also
happy to repair farm
machinery.❜
—Ryan Demmocks
—from big cranesand trucks to work
utes.
When thebusinesscameupforsale
recently,hewasapproachedbyowner
John Hamilton to buy it,and is nowback
workinginhis home town, thistimeas
the boss.
Ryanand Kelly stressthatnothing at
the business haschanged. ‘‘Itis
business as usual.’’
Thesameteam—Stu,Tony, Mike, and
Udara —willofferthe same quality
professional workmanship the centre
has become known for, and ensure
clients enjoy afriendly, efficient
experience when their vehicles are in
forrepairs.
Ryansaysthe centre will continueto
work with allinsurance companies,
offer freequotes, acourtesy car, and
free pickup and delivery.
It willcontinue to carryout awide
variety of panel andpaintwork, from
everyday bumpsand scrapes, to major
smashwork, rust, restorationwork, and
workonlargervehicles.
It will also continue to decreaseits
impact on the environment by using
waterbased paint.
‘‘Crash and repairs will be our main
work,but we arealsohappy to repair
farm machinery.
‘‘Come and see us and we willsee how
we can help you,’’ Ryan says.
Kelly willlookafter theaccounts side
of thebusiness.
Bernadette Hall’s ‘‘home away from
home’’, the Hurunui Library, will host
the launch of her 11th collection of
poetry — Fancy Dancing —next month.
Bernadette loves the Amberleybased
library, where she is akeen member of
The Friends of the Library. Since 2008
she has curated and chaired an annual
literary festival, The Writers’ Tea Party.
Bernadette will be joined at the
launch by Rangiora writer Chelsea
Houghton, whom she taught at the
Hagley Writers’ Institute afew years
ago.
Chelsea gained amasters degree in
Creative Writing from Massey
University, and has had her poetry
published.
‘‘We thought it would be fun to have a
launch which included readings and
conversation,’’ Bernadette says.
Fancy Dancing contains material from
four of Bernadette’s earlier books,
including Maukatere, Floating Mountain,
which was published in 2016.
There is also asubstantial number of
new poems, many of them touching on
her life at Amberley Beach.
‘‘It’s as close as I’ll ever get to writing
an autobiography,’’ she says.
Bernadette wonders where on earth
the ‘‘wilful’’ sonnets in the final pages of
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CommunityWellbeing NorthCanterbury
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‘‘KCSisleading Toot for Tucker in
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‘‘Toot for Tuckerissuch afabulous
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The Lion Foundation KaiapoiCarnival
starts at 9.30am on former red zonedland,
now areserve, between Raven Quay and
Hilton Street, opposite Countdown.
There willagain be afree family fun
zonewith activities for all ages, and a
‘‘chill zone’’ (outdoor living room), where
peoplecan relax.
The ‘‘show and shine’’ car show will
onceagain be sponsored by Kaiapoi
Alignment&Tyres, where people can
showoff theirvehicles. To enter, donate a
giftunder the Christmas treeatthe
carnival.
Commercial and localvendors, as well
as food stalls, willbeonoffer, along with
buskers throwninfor good measure.
The carnival runs until4.30pm and is
suretobeabig day out as families gearup
for the festive season.
The KPA Street Market willreturnto
Williams Street from 9.30am to 12.30pm
and will feature local community groups
and businessesshowing localsand visitors
alike what they’re about.
‘‘Tracy [Inwood] does an amazingjob
tracking down stallholdersand she’s
pulled in some new and interesting stalls
alongside the old favourites,’’Martyn says.
‘‘Webudgeted on 60, which we’ve
already surpassedand they’re still coming
in.’’
Community groups areadvised to get in
quickly if theywant to have astall.
Oncethe marketisover, the race will be
on to clearthe stallsoff the footpaths as
the crowdsgather for the Santa parade,
which starts at 1.30pm.
Health and safety and security have
beenabig issue for organisers thisyear
because of Covid19, Martyn says.
‘‘BecauseofCovid, the health and
safety team has goneupalevel and this
Old timer ... Members of the Kaiapoi Volunteer Fire Brigade make their way along
Williams Street in afire truck from the past during last year’s Kaiapoi Santa Parade.
year for the first time the Kaiapoi
Volunteer Fire Brigade has beenworking
with us.’’
The health and safety teamhas also had
support from the NorthCanterbury
Coastguard and St John,while Traffic R
Us will be lookingafter the traffic
management and October Protection will
be in charge of security.
RECORD FLOAT ENTRIES FOR KAIAPOI PARADE
The McDonald’sKaiapoi Santa Parade is
on track to break all records.
Kaiapoi Promotions Association
project manager Martyn Cook says float
entries have alreadysurpassedthe more
than 60 floatsenteredover the last two
years.‘‘We’regoing to breakthe record
for the third year in arow and that’s
thanksinnosmallpart to Christchurch
not having aSanta Parade.We’re getting
alot of interest out of Christchurch.’’
This year the parade has anew route,
starting at 1.30pmonthe corner of
Charles and Jonesstreets,near Kaiapoi
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‘‘With the Covid situation,wehave to be
abit more careful and since the mosque
shootings everyone organising events has
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For more information, visit
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Street.The floats will remainondisplay
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Work on installing traffic signals
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The original crossing point has been
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place until the traffic signals are operational
ahead of the new school year.
Representatives from the New
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work on Monday.
Waimakariri District Mayor Dan
Gordon and school principal Adrienne
Simpson were also there to celebrate
the start of the work and try out the
temporary crossing.
Speeds through the area will be
reduced to 30kmh during the work.
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and follow the signs.
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the Woodend community for aroad
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aMusical Theatre New Zealand Merit Award to honour her outstanding achievement and
contribution to musical theatre.
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By SHELLEY TOPP
North Canterbury Musicals life member
Edy Lawrey has been awarded the
prestigious Musical Theatre New
Zealand (MTNZ) Merit Award.
The national award was introduced in
1993 to honour outstanding achievement
and contribution to musical theatre.
North Canterbury Musicals secretary
Angela Peverill says Edy is atreasured
member.
‘‘We are very appreciative of the time
she has given and continues to give to
our society.’’
Edy began her association with the
North Canterbury Musical Society
(NCMS), as it was known then, with her
husband, Graeme Lawrey, in 1986.
‘‘Graeme was in the NCMS production
of Fiddler on the Roof that year,’’ Edy
says. Graeme died four months ago. He
had also been alife member of the
NCMS and aMerit Award recipient.
He was instrumental in establishing
Rangiora’s Northbrook Studios
performing arts buildings where North
Canterbury Musicals is based. He
negotiated with the council for the land
to establish Northbrook Studios and
organised the transportation of the
former tech block buildings from
Rangiora High School to the Northbrook
Road site in 1988.
‘‘That is his legacy,’’ Edy says.
The couple shared acommon interest
in music and the theatre. They met at the
Oamaru Operatic and Musical Society.
They were married for nearly 50 years
and their four children, including NCMS
committee member and life member
Leanne O’Mahony, all share their
interest in music and the theatre.
Edy’s role has been as apianist, either
as arepetiteur or as an orchestra
member (or both).
‘‘I have played piano for 25 shows and
concerts over the years,’’ she says.
Edy also served eight years as a
committee member and was the
treasurer for two of those years.
She has also done frontofhouse
ushering for many annual productions,
as did Graeme.
Edy has also been the pianist for the
weekly rehearsals of North Canterbury
Musicals’ singers group, as well as their
performances, for more than 10 years.
She loves the joy that the music and
harmonies give her and revels in the
camaraderie of the group.
‘‘They are avery friendly, social group
of people,’’ she says, which has been a
great help to her since Graeme’s death.
Her favourite show is Les Miserables.
‘‘The music is very uplifting,’’ she says.
Edy was born in The Netherlands and
came to New Zealand with her family
when she was five.
She inherited her love of music from
her mother, Anneke Buutveld, ‘‘a
proficient pianist’’, and her maternal
grandfather, Eduard van Vianen, a
professional violinist.
Emma Blackwell named Dux
Head girl Emma Blackwell has been named
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Year 11 Excellence Award for all round
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Year 12 Excellence Award for all round
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Fun galore ... Maddison, aged 5, makes asplash at the opening of the new AquaPlay area
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Children make asplash
Teenage mumsand their childrenwere
giventhe honour of opening Hanmer
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AquaPlay water playground lastweek.
Students from Kaiapoi’s KarangaMai
YoungParents College and Karanga Mai
EarlyLearning Centre unveiled the
newest slide in thecomplex’s dedicated
childplay area.The opening marked the
completion of the AquaPlaydevelopment
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coloured waterslides and spouts.
Poolsgeneral manager GraemeAbbot
said it was aspecialmorning hostingthe
groupfrom the teen parent unit,which
offers studyand childcare support to
youngpeople.
‘‘Teen parents are oftenthe unsung
heroes of our society, making the bestofa
situation thatisoftennot of theirchoosing.
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Karanga Mai Young Parents College is
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Celebration Night packs out Rangiora
Helping hand ...
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during her performance at the
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Best buddies ... Caroline Boyce, of Rangiora, with Cooper, her hearing dog for
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Street performer ... Living statue, Yuletide Fay, on the Waimakariri District Council Service Centre
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Next week,Metro passengers will see
some timetablechangesand different buses
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months.
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The change in contracts sees many
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consequence forpassengersisthatdifferent
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Sunday 29 November.
If youare used to seeing aRed Bus
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EnvironmentCanterburyseniormanager
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32 North Canterbury News, November 26, 2020
Reserve to be developed
Architect recognised for house renovation
Rangiora architectural designer Jason
Higham, from Higham Architecture, is
back in the winner’s circle.
He has been awarded ahighly
commended in the Designer
Renovation category of the 2020 Trends
International Design Awards (TIDA).
Jason had earlier been shortedlisted
as aNew Zealand finalist for a
Redwood alterations project.
Higham Architecture has won more
Plans afoot ... Amaster plan is being
developing for Millton Memorial Park, which
will see undeveloped areas transformed.
Waimakariri residents will soon have an
opportunity to share their feedback on
the development of Millton Memorial
Park, alongside River Road in Rangiora.
The RangioraAshley Community
Board approved consulting on adraft
plan for the area earlier this month.
Staff outlined the proposed features of
the plan during the board’s November
meeting, which includes an arboretum
(an area devoted to specimen plantings
of trees and shrubs), and expansion of
the dog park with an agility area.
Aspace has also been identified for
the North Canterbury Model Railway
Club to construct anew building to
house the club’s displays.
Apublic toilet is included in the plans,
and is budgeted within the council’s
Long Term Plan for 2024/25.
Board chairman Jim Gerard says the
board is looking forward to sharing the
draft plan with the community and
encourages residents to tell the board
what they think, and provide ideas and
feedback to help form the final master
plan for the reserve.
During adeputation to the board in
June, Rangiora resident Trevor Wright
expressed his vision for an arboretum.
Staff are now looking into tree species
that will thrive in the stony, freedraining
soils of the area.
The board has used funds from its
General Landscaping Budget to help
seed the reserve development and get it
off the ground quicker.
‘‘The board is very supportive of the
reserve development that will also
enhance the entrance into Rangiora for
those crossing the Ashley Bridge,’’ Mr
Gerard says.
Feedback on the proposed plan will
open later this month, and more
information will be available on the
council website.
than 30 architectural awards during its
20 years in business, including ahighly
commended for anew home in the 2019
TIDA awards.
The business was also overall winner
for the Designer Renovation category
in the 2017 TIDA awards. The award
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home renovations.
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competing with their pet lambs Lulu and Whitey at the recent
Canterbury A&P Association’s children’s agricultural day at
Canterbury Agricultural Park.
PHOTOS: DAVID HILL
Children and pets
get chance to shine
By DAVID HILL
Canterbury children lined
up for their annual show
experience last week after
an uncertain year.
The cancellationofthe
New Zealand Agricultural
Show because of Covid19
did not stoplocal children
getting their annual taste of
showing, with the
Canterbury A&P
Association’s children’s
agricultural day going
ahead recently.
While therewere many
pet lambs, afew chooks and
apig on show, the pet calves
were notablyabsent
because of arecent reemergence
of Mycoplasma
bovis.
Senior lambs judge
JonathanCardenHoldstock
said he was impressed by
the stockskills of the
children.
Several childrenhad
even researched the origins
of their sheep breeds,he
said.
‘‘Thekids’ knowledge is
good,their communication
skills are very good, and
theirstock skills were very
Bringing home the bacon ...
Broomfield School pupil Gus
McLachlan, aged 13, was
thrilled to have his pet pig
Pigasso at the Canterbury A&P
Association’s children’s
agricultural day.
good. Generally, we are very
impressedwith the
standard of entries.’’
While most of the
prizewinners came from
south of the Waimakariri
River,Broomfield School’s
Gus McLachlan, aged13,
won champion pig with his
pet, Pigasso.
Chris stays as co-president
Chris Herbert plans to show
cattle with his sons for a
change at next year's New
Zealand Agricultural Show.
The North Canterbury
farmer has stayed on as
Canterbury A&P Association
copresident to support the
association through a
challenging 2020 after
presiding over last year’s
show and serving nearly 20
years on the cattle
committee.
This year’s show was
cancelled because of Covid
19.
Mr Herbert has agreed to
stay as copresident to
support incoming president
Chris Harris.
Over the last few years, Mr
Herbert’s sons Louie, aged
17, and Charlie, 15, have
taken charge of the family’s
blonde d’Aquitaine stud
cattle at showtime while dad
was busy with show duties.
“I’m looking forward to
just helping the boys with
our cattle because the whole
time the boys have been
showing, I’ve been on the
cattle committee and I
haven’t been able to do it.
“But Idon’t think you ever
really step aside; you just
move to one side. It’s a
lifetime commitment,” he
said, emphasising he would
continue to be involved in
some capacity.
The Herberts have taken a
year off showing while they
complete an embryo
programme through the
herd, which is based at
Omihi, north of Waipara.
But the blonde
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family farm will be back at
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Club member Dean
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with LincolnUniversity
student Jeremy Kilgour,
of Oxford, at therecent
Tasman north district
contest at Clarkville, near
Kaiapoi.
Dean and Jeremy
previously qualified for
the 2020 regional final,
Dean Gardiner
which was cancelled
because of Covid19.
Dean grew up on a
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Waipara and now works
as ashepherd on a
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The Stevenson family of
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The Gums Partnership will
donate the proceeds fromtwo
rams to charities which are
important to the family,
including The Champion
Centre in Christchurch and the
Canterbury A&P Association.
Funding for both havebeen
affected by Covid19.
“These organisationshave
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and we want to see them
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‘‘They have been ahuge
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quarterbred ram, lot No. 7, will
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go to the Champion Centre,
while aDorset Downram, lot
No. 206, willbedonatedtothe
Canterbury A&P Association.
‘‘It is critical that we
maintain opportunities for
urban peopletointeract with
the rural sector and to raise
their awareness of the livestock
and wider agricultural
sector,’’Mark says.‘‘Wesee the
show being an integral part of
this into thefuture.”
The salewill be held at The
Gums property nearCheviot,
with those unabletoattend
abletoview the sale and bid
via the Bidronlineplatform.
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The winner will follow in the
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panel comprising Dairy Women’s
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Dairy Woman of the Year Trish Rankin
and representatives from Fonterra,
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Dairy Women’s Network chief
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of previous recipients, but can
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‘‘One of our core values as an
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Weedons battle to win over Southbrook
Teams ravaged by their stars being away
on representative duty meant others had
to perform in the latest round of country
cricket at the weekend.
Weedons got back on track with ahardfought
win over Southbrook, while there
were also victories for Cheviot, Sefton
and Darfield in the CRV Ambreed
Country Premier One Day 2020/21
competition on Saturday.
Arriving at ablustery Southbrook
Park, Weedons won the toss and decided
to bowl on atricky wicket.
The home side struggled to gain much
momentum throughout its first innings,
getting contributions from batsmen
throughout the order, but noone kicked
on for abig score.
They were bowled out in the 44th over
for 138, with Sam Clarke returning the
fine figures of 4/20 off his maximum nine
overs.
At the change of innings, Southbrook
felt about 20 runs short and, after asolid
start by Weedons openers Todd Inness
(41 runs off 52 balls) and Jayden
McIntyre (17 off 75), appeared in
desperate trouble.
But when Weedons lost four wickets in
aquick cluster, Southbrook sniffed an
outside chance of victory. The side kept
chipping away and got anervous
Weedons six down before afew lusty
blows from Arnav Deb sealed the fourwicket
win for the visitors.
Dillon’s fivewicketbag
At Lincoln Domain, the visiting
Cheviot Magpies racked up 214/8 in its
allotted 45 overs.
Jack Hyde (46 off 67) and Ryan Ellis (55
off 87) set the strong foundations before
Scott Burnett whacked 42 off 27 balls to
round off the innings.
But it was 15yearold schoolboy
Ronan Dillon, making his senior debut,
who stole the day by taking afivewicket
bag.
Lincoln’s run chase was built around a
century opening partnership between
Hugh Paterson (80 off 108) and Cameron
Powell (31 off 61).
With the run rate climbing, keeperbatsman
Liam Robinson made alate
charge but it ultimately wasn’t enough,
and Cheviot secured avaluable 14run
win.
Seftongrinds out win
Sefton ground out atough 13run win
over North Canterbury rivals Oxford
Rangiora at Pearson Park on the back of
quality batting by club stalwarts Tim
Harrison and Nigel Granger.
Batting in the unaccustomed position
of No. 4, Harrison anchored the Sefton
Seals’ innings of 207/7, making an unbeaten
85, and combining with Granger
in a125run sixth wicket partnership.
Chasing 208 to win, OxfordRangiora
fell 13 runs short, despite 67 from allrounder
Lachie Stove. The Sefton
bowlers combined well to dry up the
runs and eke out the victory.
Darfield victorious
Adepleted LeestonSouthbridge,
ravaged by players away on
representative duties, was thumped by a
ruthless Darfield.
Inserted at Leeston Park, Liam
Foulkes destroyed the makeshift
LeestonSouthbridge batting order,
claiming the remarkable figures of 6/14
off nine overs.
Chasing just 104 to win, Darfield
completed the rout, knocking off the
total inside 16 overs.
Ohoka had the bye.
Short scorecards:
Southbrook 138 (S Bing 27, MBoyles
25, AProuse 20; SClarke 4/20, J
Richards 2/23, ADeb 2/25) lost to
Weedons 142/6 (T Inness 41, JRichards
23; AProuse 2/27, JGreen 2/31).
Cheviot 214/8 (R Ellis 55, JHyde 46, S
Burnett 42; RDillon 5/38, EPaterson
2/20) beat Lincoln 200/6 (H Paterson 80,
CPowell 31, LRobinson 30, APaterson
28; WInch 2/18, SBurnett 2/24).
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Scott 21; MLaffey 2/39).
LeestonSouthbridge 103 (R Parker
20 rtd hurt; LFoulkes 6/14) lost to
Darfield 107/3 (B Innes 31no, NJenkins
30; LThomson 3/36).
School teams take to river track for Rakahuri Bike Blast
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Cantabrians on Monday as they
competed in the Rakahuri Bike
Blast, aSefton School fundraiser.
Atotal of 130 teams of two, from
Years 5/6 and 7/8, took to the
Rakahuri/Ashley River track to
compete in their age groups.
School pupils from throughout
the region, including from the
Hanmer Springs, Amuri Area,
Oxford Area, Clarkville,
Swannanoa, and Southbrook
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The teams had to ride laps of
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Prizegiving ... The Rakahuri Bike Blastattracted morethan 260 young riders.
Change over ... Southbrook’s Grace McNamara has atransponder fitted to her ankle to time her ride
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Dean delivers road safety message
Asafe road journey begins with
good communication.
Hurunui road safety coordinator
Dean Eades is
dedicating time to interacting
with those who use the roads in
the district.
Dean, who has recently taken
up the role, is working with the
police, New Zealand Transport
Agency, the Road Transport
Association, ACC, neighbouring
councils, and community
groups.
‘‘It’s about working together to
continually create safer roading
environments throughout our
district,’’ he says.
Acommunityled road safety
project, 1600K: Getting There
Together, is one of the focuses of
Dean’s work.
Part of this project is the
interactive map that the council
uses as atool to stay familiar
with community experiences on
the networks.
Snap Send Solve is another
interactive connection between
the council and the community
which Dean is reminding people
about.
Residents can either
download the Snap Send Solve
app on to their smartphone or
use the web page in their
browser to capture and report
issues with roads or roading
infrastructure.
‘‘If you see aproblem, you
snap it and then send it off to
council. We solve it, and get
back to you with an update. He
urges people to use it as much as
possible to report potholes,
wilding pines, road damage,
Safety first ... Dean Eades is the new road safety coordinator in the Hurunui district.
damaged bridge ends, or
anything else.
‘‘We love to hear about them,
so we can fix them and make our
roads as safe as possible.’’
Dean says the key to safer
roads is communication and it
works both ways —the council
and its agencies providing
messages, improvements and
support, and the community
providing feedback and local
knowledge.
‘‘I’m looking forward to the
opportunity to see that what we
do as council, in cooperation
with our agencies, to ultimately
create areally positive outcome
on both our State Highways and
our regional roads, where
everyone can share it safely and
happily.’’
Dean has afew tips for
ensuring asafe and happy
upcoming summer holiday
season:
Give yourself plenty of time
for unexpected delays;
NEWS
North Canterbury News, November 26, 2020
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Remember that the roads will
be busy, so allow extra time;
Stick to the speed limit, and
remember simple road rules
such as safe cornering,
indicating, and using your
headlights;
For those who will be towing,
make sure the trailer or caravan
is hooked up properly and any
load is safe. Stick to the speed
limit, and pull over where
possible;
Take breaks on long journeys.
43
Projects
near end
The North Canterbury
Transport Infrastructure
Recovery (NCTIR) allianceis
preparing to wind up its work
in Kaikoura.
Several community events
are planned before NCTIR
officially hands over to the
Kaikoura District Council on
December 15 after
completing its earthquake
recoverywork.
Ablessing will be hostedby
Te Runanga oKaikoura and
NCTIR on the Kaikoura
Peninsula from 5am on
Saturday, December 5, to
officially open aseries of
coastal cultural artworks.
The final artworks are
being installed and will
feature prominentlyatthe
formal safe stopping areas
between Okiwi Bay and Oaro.
An officialopeningwill be
held at 10am at Nga Niho Pa
on Scarborough Terrace
After the official opening,
bus tours will be offered to
share the stories behindthe
designs. The buses will
depart from Nga Niho Pa at
11am, travellingboth north
and south to afew selectsites.
Acommunity farewell will
be held on December 13 from
1pm to 4pm at the Kaikoura
Racecourse. This will be a
chance for the community to
farewellthe NCTIR crew
which has been abig part of
Kaikouralife. There will be
amusements and food stalls.
NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Boundary lines are indicativeonly
Rangiora 229AKing Street
Oxford 820 WoodstockRoad
Game, set and match
Hatherleigh Farm
3 2 1 2
The first ball was served on the courtsatthe Rangiora
Tennis club more than 90 years ago. Nowafter careful
considerationthe Rangiora Tennis Club is on the
move. This leaves behind years of history and
memoriesfor its pastand present members but also
an incrediblyattractive development opportunity.
Situated at 229A King Street with additionalaccess
from Church Street, the approximately 5,651sqm of
land is very well positioned with acouncil reserve on
its northern boundary giving it great northerly aspect.
Zoned Residential1.
bayleys.co.nz/5513175
Auction (unlesssoldprior)
3.30pm, Thu 10 Dec2020
On Site, 118 Church Street, Rangiora
View by appointment
Brook Yates 027807 8093
brook.yates@bayleys.co.nz
Dean Pugh 027 3356303
dean.pugh@bayleys.co.nz
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Hiddenamongst established trees in abeautiful
setting just afew minutes from the Oxford township is
this 22 hectare larger lifestyleblock offering plenty of
opportunity to any potentialbuyer. This property has
been well set up with ample sheds, shelter and agreat
home.Modestbyall accounts the home offers
everything you needwith an open plan kitchenand
diningand separateliving room. Three double
bedrooms and bathroom with separated toilet and
lots of storage throughout complete the picture.
Outside afivebay shed, atwo double bay shed and a
studio offer plenty of storage.
bayleys.co.nz/5513733
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Thu 3Dec 2020
251-253 High Street, Rangiora
Phone for viewingtimes
Brook Yates 027807 8093
brook.yates@bayleys.co.nz
DeanPugh 027 335 6303
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What’s happening in your
community…
Safety First for Community
The Woodend-Seon Community Board
recommended extending the Rangiora Woodend
Path along School Road to the State Highway at
their last meeting.
This plan uses the existing road to accommodate
the path and moves the traffic lanes slightly east.
It provides the opportunity for plantings, separated
with on-street parking bays, and kerbing that
acts as abuffer between people on the path and
vehicles.
Shona Powell, Board Chair says,
“This is another step in connecting paths to make
it safer for pedestrians and cyclists to move
between our communities. This will work well with
the new signalised pedestrian crossing outside the
school is in place, early next year."
Makeover for Millton Memorial Park
At the recent Rangiora Ashley Community Board
meeting it was agreed to ask the public to share
their feedback on the development of Millton
Memorial Park.
Adra plan was presented, which includes an
arboretum (an area devoted to specimen plantings
of trees and shrubs), and expansion ofthe dog
park with an agility area.
Aspace has also been identified for the North
Canterbury Model Railway Club to construct anew
building to house their displays. Apublic toilet
is included in plans, and is budgeted within the
Council’s Long Term Plan for year 2024/25.
“We’re looking forward to sharing the dra Plan
with the community and encourage residents to
tell us what they think and give ustheir ideas and
feedback to help form the final master plan for the
reserve.” says Board Chair Jim Gerard.
New Greenspace Projects for Kaiapoi-
Tuahiwi
The Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board approved
arange of new Greenspace projects at their
November meeting, including $25,000 to develop
Tuahiwi Reserve.
The funding will allow the community to undertake
adecent size project within the reserve, and the
Council will now talk with locals, Tuahiwi School
and Ngāi Tūāhuriri about what they’d like to see
happen.
“This will be acommunity driven project” said
Deputy Board Chair Jackie Watson. “Its success will
depend on ideas coming from local residents.”
Ideas already proposed include Pa Harakeke
(an area of flax for weaving) and additional
landscaping around the children’s play area at the
front of the reserve.
Getting Ready for Summer
As the weather starts towarm up hopefully, you
might be thinking about visiting your favourite
swimming spots across the District.
It’s good to know that our favourite rivers,
streams and beaches are regularly monitored
by Environment Canterbury. They have agreat
website that is updated regularly through summer
letting you know where is good to swim and which
areas to avoid.
As well as water quality information this site also
lets you know about changing conditions and any
health warnings the Medical Officer of Health
issues over summer. You can check out where it is
safe toswim by visiting lawa.org.nz
Oxford, your pool
opens soon!
Oxford Community Aquatic Centre opens
Saturday 28 November, enjoy asplash in
our fabulous outdoor pool this summer.
Weekly swimming &aquarobics classes also available.
waimakariri.govt.nz/aquatics
Final Week of Preschool
Sessions for 2020
It’s nearly the endofthe year,socomeand joinusfor a
Babytimes:
Rangiora: Monday7
December,10.30am
Kaiapoi: Friday11
December,11am
Toddlertimes
Oxford: Tuesday8
December,10.30am
Kaiapoi: Wednesday9
December,10.30am
Storytimes
Rangiora: Tuesday
8December,10am &
Thursday10December,
10am
Oxford:
Friday
11 December,
10am
libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz
PUBLIC SCIENCE TALK SERIES
OXFORD
Tuesday 1December 2020, 7pm
Oxford Town Hall
We can’t predict earthquakes,but we can
prepare for them. Hear from leading natural
hazard scientist, Professor Tom Wilson of
University of Canterbury about the likely impacts
of an Alpine Fault earthquake inour region and
how wecan be better prepared for such an event.
All welcome | Hosted by Emergency Management Canterbury
www.af8.org.nz
@Alpinefault8
C H A L L E N G E 2 0 2 0/21
Four age categories from
preschool to adult.
Pre-register online now –
waimakariri.beanstack.org
Challenge runs from 1 December
to 20 January. Win greatprizes.
COMING SOON!
NEWS AND CLASSIFIEDS
North Canterbury News, November 26, 2020
45
Upcoming Council
meetings
The following meetings will
be held in December 2020. All
meetings will be held in the
Function Room,(upstairs)Rangiora
Town Hall, 303 High Street,
Rangiora, unless otherwise stated.
• Council
Tuesday1December at 1pm.
• Oxford-Ohoka Community Board
Wednesday 2December at7pmatthe
OhokaHall, Mill Road,Ohoka.
(The PublicForum sectionofthe agenda
will occur from7pmto7.20pm.)
• Waimakariri Zone Committee
Monday 7December at 3.30pm at the
Ruataniwha KaiapoiCivic Centre, 176
Williams Street,Kaiapoi.
• Woodend-Seon Community Board
Monday 7December at 6pm atthe
Pegasus CommunityCentre, Main Street,
Pegasus.
• MahiTahiJoint Development Committee
Tuesday8December at11.15am
• Rangiora-Ashley Community Board
Wednesday 9December at7pm.
• Land and Water Committee
Thursday 10 December at9:30am.
• Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board
Monday 14 December at5pmatthe
Ruataniwha KaiapoiCivic Centre,176
Williams Street,Kaiapoi.
• District Planning and Regulation
Committee
Tuesday15December at 1pm.
• Community and Recreation Committee
Tuesday15December at 4pm.
• Utilities and Roading Committee
Friday 18 December at 9am.
• Council
Monday 21 December at 2pm.
Meetings will recommence in late January,
with the Council Long Term Plan Budget
Considerations at 9am onTuesday 26
January 2021.
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
Native beauty ... Sally and Grant Stewart’s garden, which is only five years old.
Native garden apopular drawcard
By SHELLEY TOPP
Anative garden thoughtbyits owners to be tooyoung
for apublic show provedahit withmany visitors
during the soldout Gardens of Fernside and Family
Market Day 2020 tour lastSunday.
The seventh garden in Fernside School’s biennial
fundraiserisonly fiveyearsold and not yet fully
established. But it was included in the tour as an
elegant example of what canbeachieved in ashort
time.
It is owned by landscape contracting business
owners Sally and Grant Stewart.
‘‘We thought it was too soon to show the garden,’’
Sallysaid.
However, they werepersuaded to open the garden
to the public for the tour and were pleasedwith the
response received.
The spacious garden is an eclectic mix, with alarge
planted bankofnative trees andshrubs creating a
forest of shelter.
Hedging, pergolas, walkways and ahuge lawnadd
interest, with alargeentertainmentarea nestled
around the house.
It is also agardenofstatues, small and large,dotted
here and there, and prolific birdlife,including a
resident bellbird, which leftfor the day. ‘‘No doubt it
will be back when everyone is gone,’’ Sally said.
To Let
FERNSIDE
Large workshop -240 sq metres.
2roller doors, 3phase power,Office.
Easyaccess off sealed road.
Plentyofparking,turning space.
10mins to Rangiora. Viewingby appointment.
2336730
Educational
TUITION available. Primary
and secondary up to
NCEA level 3. In centre
(Rangiora) or interactive
online from your home.
Each student onanindividually
tailored programme.
Kip McGrath Rangiora has
been serving the local community
for 30 +years. Give
us acall (03 313 3638) or
book your free assessment
online https://www.
kipmcgrath.co.nz/rangiora.
A+ GARDEN hedges cut
to perfection. Tree &arbor
work. Also spraying. Free
quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or
021 111 4322.
Gardening
Entertainment
RANGIORA Country
Music Club night to be held
on the 2nd of December.
This is our Xmas night.
Held at RSA Victoria St,
Rangiora. Startsat7pm. All
welcome. Enquiries phone
027 928 1730.
HORSE manure. Delivered
by Rangiora Lions,
Rangiora area, $5 a bag.
Please phone 313 2819 or
021 312 230.
PhoneHelen 03 313 7718
Email helenb@outlook.co.nz
Cars Wanted
CASH 4CARS
and 4WD'S
Phone
Automotive
Parts
03 313 7216
CARS, vans, 4WD’s
wanted for dismantling or
repair. Phone 027 258
8366.
CASH/CASH
for anyunwanted
vehicles,phone
3479354 or
027 476 2404
WANTED to buy Ford,
Holden, Chrysler, or
Chev’s, classic cars. Any
condition. Please phone
Tony 027 313 5000.
Labour of love ... Sally and Grant Stewart on their
property during last weekend’s Gardens of Fernside
event.
PHOTOS: SHELLEY TOPP
When the coupleboughtthe property it was justa
new houseinapaddock. They areboth former
farmers and love the outdoors, so wantedtocreate an
indooroutdoor flowwhen establishing the garden. It
is theirlabouroflove weekend hobby—relaxation
away from theirbusy StewartContractingbusiness.
City'snorthern corridor to open
Vehicles will be able to travel on Christchurch’s new
$290 millionmotorway fromMonday, November30.
The New Zealand Transport Agencyisset to
partiallyopen the 10km stretch of the Christchurch
Northern Corridor to helpbed in the chip sealsurface
before opening all fourlanesofthe motorway and the
adjoining shared pathinmidDecember.
From Monday, November 30, to Friday,December
11, one traffic lane in eachdirectionwill be open.
Northboundtraffic can choose the corridor as an
option between 7am and 4pm, while southbound
traffic can use it between 10amand 6pm.
Atemporary50kmh speed limit will be in place
because of loosegravel.
Dependingonthe roadcondition,this may be
increased to 70kmh.The lanes will shift during the
day so all four lanesare used.
On Saturday, December12, from 2pm to 6pm,the
agency is planning an openday, wherepeople can
walk or cyclethe motorway.
Afterwards, the motorway will be closed to allowthe
finishingtouchestobeaddedaheadofits full opening
on Thursday, December 17.
The corridor extends the Northern Motorway
through to QEII Driveand Cranford Street and is
designed to make travel times in and out of
Christchurchshorter.
It has been built at acost of $290 million.
Wanted To Buy
BUYING estate type old
china, crystal, collectables,
vases. Ph 027 350 3963, or
313 1878.
PRE 1990’s vehicles suitable
for resurrection and
restoration, not wrecking.
Anything considered, dead
reg ok. Ph 021 227 6878.
STANDING HAY wanted,
Sefton & surrounding
areas. Phone 027 269 9352
or 312 9018.
VINYL RECORDS
wanted by collector/seller.
7&12 inch LP’S, happyto
appraise. Also old guitars
or amps -working, broken.
Retro toys, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s
&hot wheels &matchbox
as well. Please call Paul
022 694 5445.
$$$
Amalgamated Scrap Metal
Ltd. Specialists in farm
machineryand farm clean
ups, old vehicles etc.
100% locally owned.
Ph 0800 030 712 or
027 695 0480.
2312759
For Sale
7X200L steel drums. Ideal
to be converted into incinerators
$10 per drum.
Phone 027 440 1230.
GAZEBO 2.4m new $15,
folding camp bed &mattress
$15, Bissel furniture
shampoo machine $15,
camp chairs $5 each, Previa
car seats single & bench
$20 each, new Wilson golf
clubs 12 pieces &bag &
trundler, $300, 18" & 22
inch tv’s working, $15
each, wooden hi chair, $10.
Phone 021 250 5816 Kaiapoi.
NEVER SCRUB YOUR
GLASS AGAIN Easy Clean
Glass Coatings Showers,
Glass Balustrades, Windows,
Water Stain Removal,
Up to 10 yr Warranty, Free
Quotes Phone 0800 EZClean
www.easycleanglass.co.nz
WATER TANK, 25,000L,
with pump and air flow for
cooling included. Buyer to
arrange pickup Christchurch
area; $2,400. —For details
ph. Merv, 027-288-4187.
CLASSIFIEDS
46 North Canterbury News, November 26, 2020
Situations Vacant
Public Notices
Customer Service –Casual
•Diverse position in adynamic and varying
environment
•Weneed abright, organised individual with a
positive “can-do” attitude
You will be working in various fast-paced, and
challenging environments including the Amberley library
where attention to detail is essential and flexibility is key.
This is an important role needing someone with great
people skills, who is resilient, efficient, enthusiastic and
quick to pick up and retain information.
Whilst experience in administration or front of house
service is advantageous, it is not essential -what’s
important is acan-do attitude, strong work ethic and
willingness to learn!
Our ideal applicants will have:
•Strong computer skills -including Microsoft
Office Suite
•Excellent communication skills, both written and
verbal
•The ability to multitask and work to deadlines
with attention to detail and accuracy
•Adesire to exceed expectations and become a
valuable partofacommitted team
•Reliability,responsibility andthe ability to convey
aprofessional corporate appearance at all times
If you’re looking for avaried, rewarding position that will
see you kept on your toes... you’ve come to the right
place!
Applicants for this position should live locally, have NZ
residency or avalid NZ work visa and be non-smokers.
For more information about the position description
contact: Naomi Woodham,
naomi.woodham@hurunui.govt.nz,
phone 029 770 9151.
To apply for this job go to: http://hdcjobs.co.nz/Vacancies
&enter ref code: 5284214.
Applications close 06 December 2020.
2335596
The North Canterbury News is the best-read and largestcirculating culating
communitynewspaper in North Canterbury. We are ownedbyAllied Press, a
New Zealandowned and operated companyproducingquality newspapers,
magazines and on-line media.
We arelooking for anew teammember to join us whoisanexcellent
communicator to helpgrow our business and sales,and ideally willhavea
goodunderstanding of the ruralsector.Part of your role willbetoprovide
sales and administration support.
Thisisafull timeposition basedinNorth Canterbury.
In order to be successful in this role,itisessential that you have:
• Sales hunting skills and atruehungertosucceed.
• The ability to listen to client needs andprovideeffective solutions.
• Afaultless workethic and be deadline driven.
• Computer literateand be confidentlearning new programmes and systems.
Youmust also be apeople personwho is:
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• Flexible andable to work across multiple mediaplatforms if required.
• Creativeand deliver fresh ideasfor our customers.
• Enjoy beingpart of asmall, dedicated team.
Youwillbejoining acompany that is passionate about publishing and looks
after its people.
Basesalarypackage plus incentive is on offerfor therightcandidate.
Apply in confidencewith yourCVand cover letter to:
Dayna Burton
dayna.burton@ncnews.co.nz
Applications close
5pm,Friday27November.
Thursday,August2,2018 | Issue 808 | www.ncnews.co.nz
2326806
Sales
Consultant /
Administration
Support
HANDYMAN / Builder,
part time / full time. All
rounder needed for building
&maintenance around holiday
park, Rangiora area.
Truck license an advantage.
Please telephone Rob at
Darwin Earthworks Ltd
0274 340 315 or after hours
03 313 2276.
Livestock
HOMEKILL
&Wild Game
Meat Processing
313 0022
2309602MEAT2U.NZ
QUEENSTOWN LAKEVIEW HOLIDAY PARK
GENERALMANAGER
TheBusiness
QueenstownLakeviewHolidayParkisawell-established4-star holiday park
in the centre of Queenstown. It offers44accommodation units,aswell as
poweredandnon-poweredtent, caravanandcampervansites.Queenstown
Lakeview Holiday Park is one of4holiday parks within CCR ltd inthe
QueenstownLakesDistrictarea.
TheRole
Asthegeneralmanager,yourmainresponsibilitiesare:
- Ensuringthebestpossibleholidayexperienceforyourguests;
- Financial Management(includingsetting/adhering to budgets and
payroll);
- Maintainingasafeandcomfortableenvironmentforstaffandvisitors;
- Ensuring compliance with all regulatory, legal and commercial
requirements;
- Facilitatingchangeinadynamicenvironment;
- Marketingwithinaverycompetitivebusinessenvironment.
SkillsandExperience
- Relevantqualificationsand/orexperienceinasimilarposition;
- Abilitytoworkautonomously,useinitiativeandmeetdeadlines;
- Abilitytobalanceaquality guestexperience with businessand yield
objectives;
- Excellentcommunicationskills;
- Greatteamworker;
- Capabilityofconcurrentproblemsolvingandadaptabilitytochanging
workenvironmentsandworkloads;
- TeamLeaderwhocanprovideguidancetoothers;
- Familiaritywithaccounting,payrollandreservationsystems;
What’s onoffer
- Your own team to work with but also the backup of ahighly
experiencedboardand anumber of like-minded managerswithin
thecompany;
- Your chance to be part ofguiding the park through arebuild of
offeringsandthroughthepostCovidmarketplace;
- 2-bedroomon-siteaccommodation;
- Remunerationtoreflecttheexperienceandskillset.
Howtoapply
If this sounds like you, you can email your detailed application to
ccrheadoffice@gmail.com.Applicationsclose7thDecember2020at1pm.
Stock Feed
Hay making
Conventional or
round bales
Full job or partjob
2330135
Ph 0274 782 925
or 313 7938
Public Notices
2335041-S
HOMESITTERS REQUIRED
Ad# 36214
Wanted: Homesitters required
Christmas/New Year
Need achange of scenery
over the silly season?
We are looking for mature,
responsible, pet loving
people to homesit some
beautiful homes and pets.
Sits vary from 1-3 weeks in
Christchurch and surrounds.
Singles/couples only please.
Search postanote.co.nz
for more details.
Garage Sales
RANGIORA 42 Ashley
Street, Saturday 28th
November, 8am, household
items.
Ashley Rugby
Football Club
AGM
Loburn Domain
Tuesday 8 th
December
7.30pm
Any enquiries
phone
Dave Gambold
03 312 8986
All welcome
Kaiapoi Christadelphians
“The Key of Knowledge ..“(Luke 11:52)
TYNDALE -ABIBLE
FOR THEPEOPLE:A
REMARKABLE TRUTH
The Bible is readily accessible throughout
the world, but is it’s message appreciated?
It is ablessing that it is freely available,
and amessage of hope in aworld seeking
for answers to life’s problems. A very
interesting talk on matters relevant to us
today.
DVD presentation -Sunday 29 th November,7.00pm
Kaiapoi Community Centre
Sewell Street
for information -phone03352 5453
Website -bibletruthandprophecy
2336795
TOOT NCROON
Present
aMusical Farewell
to 2020
Rangiora RSA
12 TH DECEMBER,7.45pm
$10 door sales
2333517
AMBERLEY NETBALL
CLUB AGM Will be held at
7pm on Thursday 26th of
November at the Community
Courts clubrooms in
Amberley. We have anumber
of roles available within
the committee and we would
like to welcome new members
to the committee.
Please follow us on facebook
or
email
amberleynetball@gmail.
com for more information.
2336290
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR
ON-LICENCE
SECTION 101, SALE
AND SUPPLY OF
ALCOHOL ACT 2012
Avinash Enterprises Ltd
has made application
to the District Licensing
Committee at Rangiora
for the renewal of an On
Licence in respect of the
premises situated at 2/75
Victoria Street, Rangiora
known as La Tandoor
Restaurant &Takeaways.
The general nature of the
business conducted (or to
be conducted) under the
licence is Restaurant.
The days on which and
the hours during which
alcohol is (or is intended
to be) sold under the
licence are Monday to
Sunday 11am to Midnight.
The application may be
inspected during ordinary
office hours at the office
of the Waimakariri District
Licensing Committee
at 215 High Street,
Rangiora.
Any person who is entitled
to object and who wishes
to object to the issue of
the licence may, not later
than15working days after
the date of the publication
of this notice, file anotice
in writing of the objection
with the Secretary of
the Waimakariri District
Licensing Committee
at Private Bag 1005,
Rangiora.
No objection to the
renewal of alicence may
be made in relation to a
matter other than amatter
specified in section 131
of the sale and supply of
Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the first publication
of this notice.
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Pets
BICHON HOMESTAY
for smaller dogs. We look
after your dog in our home.
"No kennels". Phone today
03 314 6110.
Public Notice of Adoption of the Property
Maintenance Bylaw 2020
The Council adopted its Property Maintenance Bylaw
2020 on 3 November 2020 under the provisions of
Section 145 of the Local Government Act 2002.
The bylaw comes into effect on 2December 2020.
Copies of the bylaw are available on the Council website
waimakariri.govt.nz
The bylaw encourages owners of undeveloped residential
zone sections to maintain grass and other vegetation
at alength and in acondition that does not result in a
reduction of amenity on the neighbouring area.
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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.
ALL TREE SERVICES,
chopping, pruning, firewood
cut. Affordable &
friendly service. Telephone
021 111 4322.
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.
BUILDERS Father &son
team. Amac Builders are
available to help you with
your building needs. High
standards, low overheads.
No job too small. Check us
on fb. Amac Builders Ltd.
Ph 027 318 4400.
Trade &Services
CHIMNEY SWEEP...
Time to service your fire.
From $80 + gst single
storey. 0800 SWEEP ME
or 021 0277 1927.
DIRTY TILES &Grout?
Professional tile cleaning,
tiled shower restorations
mouldy silcone, 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.
GARDENER available -
Dip Hort, 39 years experience
in hort /15years self
employed gardener. Garden
enhancements, planting
plans, pruning and general
garden care. Please phone
027 319 9019 Serrah.
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.
PAINT & wallpaper
services. Wayne Bryant,
exterior, interior. Qualified
tradesman. Free quotes. Ph
313 5337 or 027 654 4568.
PAINTER & Decorator.
25 + years experience.
Interior /exterior, roofs &
waterblasting. For a free
quote, please ph Steve 03
314 4620 or 027 477 1930.
PAINTER, qualified, local
professional. Int / Ext,
roofs, wallpaper. Call or
text Corban 027 846 5035.
PLASTIC WELDING
North Canterbury Specialist.
All plastic &fibreglass
repairs. Telephone James
021 180 5103.
POWER TOOLS repairs,
parts &sales for over 40
years. All main brands serviced.
Grossman Trade
Tools, 23 Watts Road,
Christchurch. Ph 389 9230.
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.
SHEEP SHEARING,
drenching, feet trimming.
For Lifestyle blocks. Call
Stu 027 315 6916.
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
Trade &Services
LIFESTYLEBLOCK MOBILESHEARING
NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL
•Shearing •Crutching •Tailing
•Drenching •Foot Trimming
•Single &Double Crutching Trailers
•shearing contracting •mobile shearing trailer •mobile crutching trailer
SCREEN PRINTING.
For all your printing
requirements. T-shirts,
Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and
polos, Overalls, Caps etc.
Please phone Heather 03
313 0261 or email heather.
norstar@gmail.com.
A professional, friendly service
Call Shaun Adams for afree quote
021 204 1274 or03960 3112
adamsshearing.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
4233713 or 021 267 4025.
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.
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
CLASSIFIEDS
North Canterbury News, November 26, 2020
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
2225862
47
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
REMOVALISTS
Movemen Ltd
2Men &agood sized
truck. From $157 per hour
(incl gst). Kaiapoi based.
Call Gerard
027 668 3636
2316549
VALUATION -
Specialising in North Canterbury.
Contact Geoff at
Maxwell Valuation. Phone
03 310 8541 or email
geoff@maxval.co.nz.
Trusted Trades &
Professional Services
Guide
To book your spaceinthis guide,phoneAmanda Keys 313 2840 or email amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz
Appliance Repairs
Builder
Butchery
Chiropractic Services
•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN
•AUTHORISEDLOCAL SERVICE
F&P, Bosch, Smeg,
ASKO,Ariston, LG,Classique,
Haier, Samsung and more....
“For best resultsbesuretouseauthorised service”
NORTHCANTERBURY APPLIANCE SERVICES
Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810
1913020
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
YOU
COULD
BE
HERE
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
Denture Clinic
AFFORDABLE DENTURE
CLINIC
(Formerly Riccarton Denture Clinic)
1843944
New Dentures
Relines
Repairs
BRYCE JWARD NZCDT
Kaiapoi
Ph (03)327-0077
Gold Card
Discount
KAIAPOI VILLAGEARCADE,
123 WILLIAMS STREET
2089195v2-4/4-S
Advertise
your business
in our Trades
and Services
Phone
Amanda Keys
on
03 313 2840
2269236
Engineering
For your Engineering needs
187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi
Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821
toppeng@xtra.co.nz
Scaffolding
•Edge protection
•Working platform
Phone
0274 366 901
Plans for pricing
jas.rangiorascaffolding@xtra.co.nz
North Canterbury wide
1783878
Electrician
AARON HARRIS
ELECTRICAL LTD
NEW HOUSES • ALTERATIONS
ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS • SMART WIRING
SYSTEMS AND MORE...
M: 0275 543 958 E: aaron@ahel.co.nz
Scrap Metal
CASH PAID FOR SCRAP
•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm
Machinery•All non Ferrous
MAINLAND
METALS LTD
Ph (03)338 7000
Mike0274 818544 •Robbie0274818 027
Locally owned and operated
1902273
2020478
CAP 65
CAP 40
CAP 20
Shingle
SHINGLE SUPPLIES
Quarry Prices
DRAINAGE CHIP
from $40 per cube
from $23 per cube
from $25 per cube
from $30 per cube
all +gst
Plus all excavation and truck hire
house excavations, driveways, subdivisions
CONTRACTING
Ph: KEN 027 201 3302
Email: stress@xtra.co.nz
2009594
To book your spaceinthis guide,phone Amanda Keys 313 2840 or email amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz
RangioraToyota
WANTED
Quality used late
modelToyotas.
Contactustoday
if you’relooking
to sell!
Ex-Demo 2019
Corolla SX Sedan
•1.8L Hybrid Petrol,
•Satnav,TSS, Only 150km
2012Corolla GX Wagon
•1.5LPetrol, 5-speed Manual
•Bluetooth
•Done 103,250km
WAS$33,995
NOW $ 31,995
$
9,995
2013Toyota Aqua
•1.5LHybrid PetrolAuto
•ParkingSensors NOW
•Bluetooth
2017 Corolla GX Hatch
•1.8L PetrolAuto
•Bluetooth, ReverseCamera
•Done 46,900km
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WAS$15,995
$
17,995
2013Toyota Prius S
•1.8L Hybrid Petrol Auto
WAS$17,995
$ •Keyless
NOW
14,995 $
12,995
•5-door Hatch
2017 Corolla GLXHatch
•1.8L PetrolAuto, Alloys
•RadarCruise, Lane Assist
•Done 29,100kms
$
19,995
2015Toyota Yaris SX
•1.5LPetrolAuto, Alloys
•ReverseCamera
•Only 24,550km
$
15,995
2008 DaihatsuSirion
•1.3LPetrol5-Speed Manual
•Aircon, AM/FM &Radio
•Done 128,890km
$
5,995
2006 Toyota Vitz
•1.3LPetrolAuto
•NZRadio, 5-Door
•Done94,750km
$
8,995
2010 Toyota Prius Silver
•1.8L Hybrid Petrol Auto
•Keyless,Bluetooth
•Done 180,650km
$
8,995
2012Toyota Yaris YR
•1.3LPetrolAuto, NZ-new
•Bluetooth/USB Connect
•Done106,400km
$
9,995
2017 CamryAtara SL
•2.5LHybrid Petrol, Alloys
•Leather,ReverseCamera
•Only 21,200kms
$
31,995
2020 Toyota Yaris GX
•1.5LPetrolAuto, Alloys
•5-star Safety,New Model
•Only 1,100km
$
24,995
2005 Aurion Sportivo SX6
•3.5LV6Auto, Alloys
•Spoiler,Sports Seats
•91,300kms
$
10,995
2018 Suzuki Swift GL
•1.2LPetrol5-SpeedManual
•NZNew,Bluetooth
•Cruise Control
$
15,995
2018 Corolla GX
•2.0L PetrolAuto
•Satnav,Bluetooth
•Alloys, only 49,000kms
$
21,995
2018 Rav4 GXL
•2.0L PetrolAuto2WD
•Alloys, Satnav,Rev.Camera
•Only 60,550km
$
27,995
2014 Rav4 GXL
•2.0 PetrolAuto2WD
•ReverseCamera, ClimateAir
•Done115,000km
$
19,995
2019 Rav4 GXL
•2.5LPetrolAutoAWD
•New Shape,SafetySense
•Only 20,100km
$
37,995
2018 Toyota C-HR AWD
•1.2LTurboPetrolAuto
•Toyota Safety Sense,Satnav
•Only 29,700km
$
31,995
2017 Rav4 Limited
•2.5LPetrolAutoAWD
•Leather,Sunroof
•Only 26,400km
$
34,995
2018 LandCruiser PradoGX
•2.8L Turbo Diesel, Satnav
•ReverseCamera
•Only 55,300km
$
52,995
2016 MitsubishiTriton GLXR
•2.4LTurboDiesel Auto, 2WD
•ReverseCamera, Towbar
•Done53,700km
$
29,995
2017 HighlanderGX
•3.5 Petrol Auto AWD, 7-seater
•Bluetooth
•Only 26,100km
$
37,995
2019 HiluxSR5 4WD
•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto
•Satnav,ReverseCamera
•Done36,350km
$
47,995
2018 HiluxSR5Cruiser is 4WD
•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto
•Leather,Sports Lid
•Done37,200km
$
51,995
2007 Toyota Hilux-SurfSSRX
•4.0L PetrolAuto
•4WD,Satnav
•Done 135,400kms
2019 FortunerGXL
•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto4WD
•Satnav,ReverseCamera
•Only 23,600
2018 LandCruiserPrado VX
2017 LandCruiserPrado VX
•2.8L Turbo Diesel
2017 LandCruiserPrado VX
•2.8L Turbo Diesel
•Satnav,Leather
•Done 57,100km $
58,995
•2.8LTurbo Diesel,Leather
$ •Leather,7-seater
19,995
$ •SafetySense,Satnav
48,995
$
61,995 •Done68,100km $
•Done71,550km
57,995
Percival Street,Rangiora • Ph (03) 313-8186any time • www.rangiora.toyota.co.nz
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