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Airborne ... Liam 

Goodwin on his 

way to the elite 

men’s title at the 

South Island BMX 

Titles event last 

weekend. 

PHOTO: PAM FRASER, MAK SHOTS 

Liam soars to 

elite men’stitle 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Woodend’s Liam Goodwin is 

flyinghigh in his sport. 

The 20yearold tookout the 

elite men’s sectionatthe 

South Island BMXTitles in 

Rangioralastweekend. 

‘‘Iampretty stoked to win 

my first elitetitle,’’hesays. 

Liamloves thehighenergy, 

adrenalinepumping sport 

that‘‘gets theheart going’’. 

‘‘It’s good fungoing riding at 

highspeed andsoaring through 

the air doing huge jumps. 

‘‘I haveapassionfor the sport 

and Iwillkeep doing it for as 

longasIhave thatpassion.’’ 

Liamenjoystravelling to 

eventsthroughout NewZealand, 

revelsinthe camaraderie, and 

hopes oneday he mightattend a 

World Cup once theCovid19 

threat passes. 

Liamwas one of 25 members 

of the North Canterbury BMX 

Clubcompeting in the twoday 

event,whichdrew morethan260 

riders fromthroughoutNew 

Zealand. 

The riders turned on an 

extraordinarydisplay of skill 

and speed on theclub’s new 

track,whichmeets national 

standards. Manyclub members 

wereplaced, with Liam,Riley 

Smart and Nigel Coughlan 

winningtitles. 

Liamhas beenriding for 16 

years.Hecould barely reach the 

pedalsasa4yearold whenhe 

began competing. 

His older brother rode, and 

the sport became afamily affair. 

‘‘I kind of grew up riding. Ilove 

riding bikes andracing. I’m a 

prettycompetitive person.’’ 

His title comes aftershoulder 

surgerylastSeptember —an 

injurycausednot only by spills 

fromhis BMXbike,but his 

motorcycle. 

‘‘Itisjust my secondrace back 

after keyholesurgery. My 

shoulder keptdislocating. 

‘‘Itisahighrisksport,’’he 

acknowledges. 

He is vicepresident of the 

cluband says thetrackisacredit 

to everyone who volunteered 

their time, particularly 

president andtrack manager 

MikeSmart, who spent hours 

workingtoensure it was up to 

scratchfor theevent. 

‘‘It’snow aworld class facility,’’ 

saysLiam, whobelievesit 

putsthe clubinagood position 

to one dayhost thenationals. 

‘‘Itisagreatcommunity asset 

and will hopefully increase the 

number of people riding.’’ 

For many, it wasachance to 

use the South Island event as a 

springboard in preparation for 

the nationals in Rotorua in 

March. 

Liamsays thefacility will 

benefithis preparations for the 

nationals. He also hopesitwill 

encouragenew members. 

KerrynClark,whoseson 

Logan rode intosixthplace in 

the 14 boys section, and whowas 

trackside earlier than many to 

ensureeveryone waswellfed, 

saysthe sport is not justabout 

competing. 

‘‘It’saboutfriendships. There 

is no negativity, andithas been 

amazing to watch the group my 

son hascompeted with become 

great mateswho encourage each 

other,and congratulate each 

other at the finishlinefor agreat 

ride. 

‘‘Theyare agreat bunch, andit 

is worthtravellingtoevents to 

keepthese friendships growing,’’ 

saysKerryn, whowill be heading 

north withLogan and herfamily 

to the nationals. 

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Reckless behaviour ... Adirt biker, far right, rides through abreeding colony of critically 

endangered blackbilled gulls on the AshleyRakahuri riverbed last Thursday. 

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Rare black-billed gulls 

killed by dirt bike riders 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

Dirt bikers have killed 10 

rare blackbilled gulls by 

speeding through a 

breeding colony on the 

AshleyRakahuri riverbed 

in Rangiora. 

The bikers were 

photographed riding 

through the colony around 

1.50pm on Thursday last 

week. 

They could be fined up to 

$100,000 or face two years 

in prison for killing the 

critically endangered 

birds, which are found only 

in New Zealand. 

The blackbilled gulls are 

the most threatened gull 

species in the world. 

The death of the birds is 

being investigated by the 

guardians of the river area 

and its unique birdlife, the 

AshleyRakahuri Rivercare 

Group, the Department of 

Conservation, and Environment 

Canterbury (ECan). 

AshleyRakahuri 

Rivercare Group member 

Grant Davey says it is 

disappointing that this kind 

Grim aftermath ... Dirtbikers sped throughabreeding colony on 

the Ashley River, killing 10 of the critically endangeredbirds and 

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and installing signs and 

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getting on to the riverbed, 

where the birds raise their 

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‘‘This sort of thing should 

not still be happening,’’ 

Grant says. 

Fourwheeldrive 

vehicles have also been 

photographed driving 

through the colony and, in 

one case, avehicle on the 

riverbed was seen to speed 

up when approaching the 

birds. 

‘‘Most of the chicks can 

fly and get out of the way to 

some extent, but at least 10 

have been killed and there 

are much more vulnerable, 

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The deaths of the birds 

comes in an otherwise 

positive breeding season 

for the blackbilled gull 

colony. 

‘‘This year we have had 

the second biggest blackbilled 

gull colony on the 

Ashley River in 20 years,’’ 

Grant says. 

‘‘The 1278 nests have 

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the same number of 

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Oxford exhibition 

Images of personalencounters 

with the Christchurch 

townscape, its environs and 

denizensduringthe 1960s and 

1970s will feature in an 

upcoming exhibition in Oxford. 

The Life of Ron exhibition, 

scheduled to open in the Arts in 

Oxford GalleryonThursday, 

January 28, is the work of 

photographer Ron Hazlehurst, 

who grew up in Linwoodduring 

‘‘the great social and musical 

era of the 1950s and 60s’’. It was 

atime that saw the birth of 

rock’n’ roll, the Beat 

Generation social and literary 

movement, the Woodstock 

music festival and the rise in 

popularity of ElvisPresley, Bob 

Dylan and the Rolling Stones. 

‘‘Mix this in with antiapartheid 

demonstrations, 

Vietnam War protests,and the 

rise of the women’s liberation 

movement, and Christchurch 

was acity undergoing 

significant social change,’’ Ron 

says. Duringhis university 

years, Ron carried his Minolta 

SRT 101 camera with him 

everywhere he went, 

photographing friendsand 

capturing the political and 

culturalchangeof 

Christchurch.The photographs 

in the exhibition provide an up 

close and personal look at that 

time in Ron’s life. The Life of 

Ron will be on show at the 

gallery until March 14. 

Arts workshop 

Aworkshop providing amix of 

creativity and science is open 

to children aged 10 and older. It 

will be held from 1.30pm to 3pm 

at the NEST Arts Creative at 88 

Carters Road, Amberley, 

tomorrow (Friday). The cost is 

$30 per person(plus abooking 

fee). Bookings are essential and 

can be made onlineat 

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Work explored 

Afun and colourfulworkshop 

for children aged 8and older, 

exploring the art of Eric Carle, 

using mixed media techniques, 

will be held at the NEST Arts 

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25, from 10am to 2pm at 88 

Carters Road, Amberley.The 

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North Canterbury News, January 21, 2021 

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Building hub ... The majority of consents for new houses in the Waimakariri district 

last year were in the Woodend, Ravenswood and Pegasus area, figures show. PHOTO: FILE 

Facilities sought for 

burgeoning region 

By DAVID HILL 

Forwardplanning is essential to meet 

the demands of rapid growth in 

Woodend, Ravenswood and Pegasus, 

saysShona Powell. 

The WoodendSeftonCommunity 

Boardchairwoman saystheboard will 

be lobbyingfor community facilitiestobe 

considered as part of the council’s Long 

TermPlan(LTP)process. 

MsPowellwas commenting on the 

latest consent numbers for new houses in 

the Waimakariri district. 

Last year, the Waimakariri District 

Council issued 582 consents for new 

houses, downslightly on lastyearbut 

aheadofpreearthquake years. 

Woodend, Ravenswood and Pegasus 

accounted for 319 of thoseconsents. 

‘‘It’s prettyamazing. It’s areally high 

growth area, whichmeansthe planning 

has to be happening now to cope with 

thatgrowth —and that’s abig focusfor 

theboardthis year,’’ MsPowellsays. 

Shewelcomed Waimakariri MP Matt 

Doocey’s call for anew high school to be 

consideredaspartof Ravenswood. 

New community centres,alibraryand 

evenaswimmingpoolare likelytobe 

consideredaspartof this year’s LTP, she 

says. 

‘‘As aboard,wehaveawish list of 

things for the community and we will be 

pushing hard forthatthisyear. 

‘‘IknowthePegasus Residents’ Group 

is looking at trying to get funding for a 

purposebuiltcommunitycentreand I 

thinkweneedtobeconsideringifthat is 

❛As aboard, we have awish 

list of things for the 

community and we will be 

pushing hard for that this 

year.❜ 

—Shona Powell 

somethingthat is needed in 

Ravenswood, or is theWoodend 

Community Centre going to be enough? 

‘‘If we are going tobuildthese things, 

the key thing is to get thelandset aside 

now, even if we don’t build them for 

another 10 years. Because once the 

land’s gone, it’s gone.’’ 

Finding solutions for StateHighway1 

issues,pedestriansafety,cyclewaysand 

algalbloomsinLakePegasusare also 

prioritiesasthe WoodendSefton 

Community Boardlooks to thefuture,Ms 

Powell says. 

‘‘One of thechallengesforusisthat 

Woodend, Ravenswood and Pegasus are 

treated as separateentitiesandwedon’t 

reallyhaveadefined town centre like 

Rangiora,Kaiapoi and Oxford.’’ 

Another concernis aperceivedlack of 

representationaround thecounciltable, 

as theareaisincludedinthe Kaiapoi 

Woodendward.Thisissomething Ms 

Powell wouldlike addressedaspartof 

thecouncil’srepresentationreview. 

‘‘It’sabit likewhen Kaiapoi felt like it 

was playing second fiddle to Rangiora.’’ 

Covid fails 

to quell 

consents 

North Canterbury’s building boom is 

continuing apace, despite the 

uncertainty of Covid19. 

Both the Hurunui and Waimakariri 

councils have reported strong 

building consent numbers for 2020, 

while the Kaikoura District Council 

is looking forward to its Provincial 

Growth Fund initiatives. 

Last year, the Hurunui District 

Council issued 449 building consents, 

including 115 for new houses. 

While this was down on the 465 

consents (including 133 new houses) 

issued in 2019, building and property 

manager Kerry Walsh says the 

combined dollar value of the various 

building projects rose from 

$64.3 million to $65.3m. 

‘‘We planned for a20percent dropoff 

due to Covid19, but it hasn’t 

happened yet, so it’s certainly still a 

popular area. 

‘‘I don’t know what’s going to 

happen in 2021, but at this stage it 

looks to be astrong year.’’ 

Mr Walsh says consent numbers 

have been slowly dropping back to 

normal since the earthquakes, but 

are holding up better than expected. 

Holiday homes in Hanmer Springs 

continue to be in demand, while the 

opening of the Christchurch northern 

corridor is expected to help make 

Amberley more attractive, Mr Walsh 

says. 

Amajor development consented 

last year was a$2.5m carmaking 

facility near Waiau for Roden Cars. 

The Waimakariri District Council 

issued 582 consents for new houses in 

2020, down slightly on the previous 

year but ahead of preearthquake 

years. 

Amajor consented development in 

the Waimakariri district last year 

was the NPD service station at 

Southbrook. 

The council is processing aconsent 

for more largeformat retail in Smith 

Street, Kaiapoi, with akey 

outstanding question remaining 

around traffic layout. 

The proposed Rangiora 

Racecourse quarry consent is still in 

process, with further information 

being sought, and the appointment of 

commissioners under way. 

Consent has also been lodged for 

the proposed Summerset Retirement 

Village in Rangiora. 

In Kaikoura, Mayor Craig Mackle 

says his council will be working on 

the Provincial Growth Fund projects 

at Wakatu Quay and the Kaikoura 

Marina in 2021. 

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Hundreds of eels saved as pit dries up 


Hundreds of native tuna/eels, 

some up to 60 years old, have 

been rescued from Whites Pit at 

Ohoka in the past two months as 

the huge waterhole dries up. 

About 200 were rescued prior 

to Christmas and several 

hundred since as dry 

conditions reduced the pit to a 

large mud puddle. 

In alastditch effort to 

protect those that had 

burrowed deeply into the mud, 

the Swannanoa Fire Brigade 

was called in to pour atruckload 

of water in to help protect 

Painstaking work ... The eel 

recovery unfolded in the muddy 

remains of Whites Pit. 

those remaining. 

Makarini Rupene, pou matai 

ko/cultural land management 

adviser for the area extending 

from the Waimakariri to 

Kaikoura, says the eels, which 

are an important mahinga kai 

(food source) for his people, 

have been relocated to asafe 

freshwater environment. 

Makarini, who is also the 

chairman of the Tangata Tiaki 

Kaitiaki board of Ngai 

Tuahuriri Runanga, which 

plays apart in guarding food 

sources, is appealing to farmers 

and landowners to contact 

Environment Canterbury 

(ECan) if they have water races 

or ponds on their properties 

that are drying out. 

He says it is important that 

people know the significance of 

what they have on their land 

and its importance to the ecosystem. 

Makarini says both shortfin 

and longfin native eels, which 

are an endangered species, 

were rescued from Whites Pit. 

Rescuers initially used 

electric fishing to catch the 

eels, before turning to nets, to 

catch about 200. 

‘‘Over the Christmas period I 

went back with family and took 

out another 100 eels,’’ Makarini 

says. 

As the pond dried up it was a 

matter of wading around in a10 

metre by 10 metre mud puddle, 

sometimes up to their waists, 

catching eels by hand. 

ECan and Department of 

Conservation staff helped in 

the rescue of around another 

Flushing out survivors ... 

Swannanoa firemen Assina 

Dalglish, left, and Scott Pilkington 

pour water into Whites Pit as part 

of efforts to recover more 

stranded eels. 

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200 eels, but eventually had to 

give up as the remaining few 

eels were dug deep in the mud. 

Makarini says he will be 

keeping aclose eye on the pit 

and will rescue any other eels 

that come to the surface. 

It was the second time in 10 

years Whites Pit had dried up 

and he is keen to understand its 

hydrology. 

‘‘This emphasises the 

importance of water and 

looking after our waterways,’’ 

he says. 

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Council names new 

chief executive 

By DAVID HILL 

Jim Harland is set to trade managing the 

South Island’s roads for areturn to local 

government. 

The New Zealand Transport Agency 

(NZTA) director of relationships has 

been appointed as the Waimakariri 

District Council’s new chief executive, 

replacing Jim Palmer who retires in 

March after 17 years in the role. 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon 

says he is exceptionally pleased to 

announce the appointment of Mr 

Harland as chief executive. 

‘‘The council and Iare excited 

about working with Jim and 

welcoming him to this new role. 

“As an experienced chief 

executive, Jim comes with 

significant and strong 

stakeholder relationships with 

iwi, other territorial authorities, 

central government, ministers, 

the private sector, and knows 

the operating landscape of 

councils exceptionally well,’’ Mr 

Gordon says. 

Mr Harland’s present NZTA 

role means he is amember of the 

Greater Christchurch 

Partnership and already has a 

good knowledge and 

understanding of the issues 

facing the Waimakariri district, 

Mr Gordon says. 

“In the current climate it is vital 

that our council has an experienced 

chief executive to help guide and lead 

our council. 

‘‘We are very fortunate to have 

recruited someone with the many skills 

that Jim will bring. 

“He will be ahugely capable leader for 

the organisation while we navigate the 

New Year and changes that come with 

it.” 

Mr Harland says he looks forward to 

starting in his new role in late March. 

‘‘It’s exciting to take the helm of a 

highly successful council and continue 

to build on this success for the benefit of 

residents today and in the future.” 

Before joining the transport agency, 

Mr Harland was the Dunedin City 

An opportunity to recharge 


It is time for Hurunui women to have a 

cuppa, refresh and recharge. 

Refill Your Cup returns next month, 

afterahiatus last yearbecause of Covid 

19. 

The event,arisingfromthe drought 

yearsinthe district, has since becomean 

important date on the socialcalendar, 

providingthe opportunity to listento 

inspirational speakersand connect with 

friends and neighbours away fromthe 

office, farm and home. 

The event is on February 24, from 10am 

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New challenge ... Jim Harland will be the 

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executive. 

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Council chief executive for 11 years. 

He holds amasters degree in town 

planning and has worked in several 

senior roles in local government and the 

private sector, including for the North 

Shore City Council as the director of 

strategy and policy, and then director of 

policy and planning. 

to 2pm, at the Omihi Community Hallin 

ReecesRoad. World rowing champion 

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whoisalocal resident,will speak. 

Shewill be joinedbyLindy Nelson, 

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Lindy is thefounder of the Agri 

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In the shadow of the virus 

Itrust that, as we workour way through 

January and settle into the New Year, you 

have takensome time to appreciatethe 

district we call home. 

No matterour location, politics, 

profession or personalsituation, there is 

no doubt we have been affected by what we 

naively considered 12 months ago would 

be the shortterm effect of Covid19. 

Now, with hindsight, we have amuch 

greater understanding of the lingering 

impact of the virus, and that there are 

likely to be fundamental changes to the 

way we live. 

Whilemany of us have had our head 

down,focusing on getting our jobs done 

whiledealing with the constraints to keep 

our families and colleaguessafe, we have 

also been learning about the drastic 

impacts the virus is having on our markets, 

access to labour,supplychains and even 

the basis of our economy. 

Consumers have become more 

concerned about the impact of production 

on the environment, and are driving the 

need for producers to deliver a 

provenance story underpinned by 

authenticated data. 

Our country is becomingheavily 

regulated,despite being abletoproduce 10 

timesmore foodthan we require 

ourselves. We are looking at the possibility 

of thisfood becoming less accessible and 

more expensivebecause of escalating 

costs right at atime when we shouldbe 

encouragingsustainability. 

Why do we let more than 98 percent of 

our alpinefedrivers go straight out to sea? 

We needtobepromoting sustainable 

water storageand use, not prohibiting it. 

It begs the question:Dowereally want to 

importall our food from countries that 

have asignificantly lower environmental 

standard than our own, ahigher carbon 

footprint and nonexistent labour laws, 

simplybecauseofthe regulatory costswe 

have burdened upon ourown producing 

sector? 

New Zealandproduces enough foodto 

feed 50 million people,yet thousands of 

Kiwi children go withoutproper nutrition 

every day. 

Our primary producers are facing new 

laws withinthe freshwaterframework. 

Don’t get me wrong.Iagree that we want to 

preserve our freshwater status, but Iam 

concerned that the targetwill be met by 

farmers and farmers alone.Weall playa 

part in maintaining this standard, so we all 

shouldbepart of the solution and not 

place the economic burden on the primary 

sectoralone. 

Make the most of summer 

By JOANNE GUMBRELL, chairwoman of 

the Waimakariri Agefriendly Advisory Group 

HappyNew Year. It’s backtowork for 

many. 

Some of my best childhoodmemories 

are of summer holidays. My father was a 

builder/joiner and built us one of the first 

caravans withacurved front.Mum baked 

for daysbeforeweleft, and preparations 

took weeks. 

We toured the South Islanduntil we 

childrengot sick of that and demanded 

we stayinone place so we could meet 

people and do thingstogether. 

Social connectionisone of the aspects 

of our Waimakariri AgefriendlyPlan. 

Madeleine, our facilitator, sent me a 

link to aRadioNZprogramme about 

living wellinto our 90s,inwhich social 

connection is seen as ahuge factor: 

rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday/ 

audio/2018774880/thesecrettolivingtowellintoyour90sorolder. 

On the community page, our local 

paperslist the datesfor neighbourhood 

barbecues.These sound likefun and are 

away to meet people living nearby. It’sa 

super initiative by ourcouncil’s 

community team. 

Afamily near us invited us to visit them 

while on holidayonBanks Peninsula. We 

hadawonderful day. We tookour 

daughterand her 13yearold son with us. 

Ourdaughter is awidow so it was great 

forher to meet otherparentsof 

teenagers. It was also good for us “older 

folk” to be part of that. 

Twoofour three children with adult 

families liveinNew Zealand.Weare the 

fortunateones.There must be manywho 

live abroad who havenoidea when they 

will meetfriends and family again. 

Waimakariri has ahigh proportionof 

older people. It is agreat, friendly place 

to live.Let’s spend the summer meeting 

peopleand making new friends. 

Ngamihi nui. 

Around the electorate with 

STUART SMITH MP FOR KAIKOURA 

Farmers should not 

carry an unfair 

emissions burden 

As the saying goes, ‘‘may you live in 

interestingtimes’’. We certainly did in 

2020,but whatdoes 2021 haveinstorefor 

the agriculture sector? 

On February1,the ClimateChange 

Commission willrelease its draft carbon 

budgetsand policy adviceproposals.The 

key questionfor Kiwis will be: what will 

it costand how will the burden of change 

be shared in our communities? 

What concerns me is the narrative that 

farmers are widelyviewedasthe 

problem, and therefore they should carry 

the burden of the cost. 

Iwanttochallenge this notion. While it 

is popularly believed that agriculture is 

responsible for nearly half of our 

emissions, thisisbeing challenged on at 

leasttwo fronts. 

Firstly, research from Auckland 

University of Technology ecologist Dr 

Bradley Case indicatesthat woody 

vegetation on sheepand beeffarms is 

offsetting about90percent of their 

emissions. 

This makes senseand it is great news 

for the sector. However, it also highlights 

aproblem. While it is impractical, if not 

impossible to accuratelymeasure 

emissions at afarm level, officials are 

more thanhappy to go with estimates. 

But when it comes to sequestration on 

farm,itseemsestimates are not good 

enough. 

On anotherfront, aresearch project led 

by Oxford UniversityProfessorMyles 

Allenconcluded thatgovernments are 

setting targets for differentgreenhouse 

gasemissions which could be unfair, 

inefficient and dangerous. 

They argue that the current GWP100 

methodofconvertingmethaneand 

nitrous oxide (predominantly from 

agriculture)doesn’t reliably accountfor 

thedifferent impacts of long and shortlived 

gases. 

Thestudyconcludes thatmethane’s 

warming potentialisaquarter of the 

currentestimate. This would have a 

significant impact on New Zealand’s 

emissionsprofile. 

Iinvited ProfessorAllen to speak about 

this study to GLOBE,acrossparty group 

of MPs interestedinenvironmental 

issues.Itgenerated alot of positive 

discussion. 

It is clear that scientific opinion is 

dividedonthis issue,and it is also clear 

that, to date, it has been easytoblamethe 

farmers for half of our emissions whenin 

fact it is not that simple. 

Because the farming community is 

small in number, it is consideredaneasy 

target for activists,who rely on public 

support. Until now, the averageKiwi 

thinks that others needtoreduce 

emissionsand they won’t have to worry, 

butthat is likely to changesoon. 

It willbeinteresting to see what the 

ClimateChange Commission 

recommends on February1. 

Butone thing is for certain. The 

narrative that the agricultural sector is 

solely to blame for causing the biggest 

impact on our emissions andonclimate 

change is simply unfairand unwarranted. 

Open day planned for coastal park 

Acelebration of community and 

conservation is planned for Tuhaitara 

Coastal Park’s10th annualopen day. 

The event will be held on Sunday, 

January 31, at the Woodend Beach 

Domain from 10amto2pm. 

Thoseattending will be able to meeta 

mudfish, takepart in mural painting, 

and learnhow to become involved with 

volunteer park projects.There will be 

displays, demonstrations, guided walks, 

music, children’s activities, and local 

vendors’stalls. Dogs are permitted. 

Email Greg Byrnes or Meredith 

Leutzinger at tkot.enquiries@farmside. 

co.nz or phone (03) 313 1768. 

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were first offered. 

Retired teacherErik 

Vermaat has developedsix 

astronomy courses over the 

last few years, learningabout 

the latestdiscoveries as he 

goes. 

“We started in the local solar 

systemand worked our way 

through to the end of the 

observable universe, and we’ve 

done some of the courses more 

than once,” Nikki says. 

“Our youngestwas only 

seven years old when we first 

started and Icertainly didn’t 

know much aboutspace. I 

thought it was all too hard, but 

Erik is fantastic because he 

makes sure everyone can 

understand and does lots of 

handson experiments.” 

Nikki saysthe family will be 

enrolling for as many courses 

as they can this year, while 

Emma will be helping to teach 

apractical astronomy course, 

The Rhythmic Sky,planned for 

terms two and three. 

“Ithas open my daughters’ 

eyes to another world.When 

they understand how and why 

thingsare the way they are, it 

helps to broaden their 

understanding.” 

Emma has developed a 

passion for the mythology 

behindthe names of the 

planets in the solarsystemand 

astroarchaeology. 

Pippa is fascinated by Mars 

and is developing an interest in 

atoms, Nikki says. 

“I think both girls will end up 

doing something to do with 

science and this has given 

them agood grounding. 

“I can see Emma going into 

either conservationor 

archaeology, while Pippais 

fascinated about going to Mars 

and how we will live there.” 

The Warwicks can’t waitfor 

the courses to start nextmonth, 

but in the meantime they have 

their own telescope at home 

and the girls have come up 

with their own research 

projects,Nikkisays. 

She encourages others to 

enrol as afamily and to start 

from the beginning, Exploring 

theSolar System,interm one. 

“You are never too young to 

learn astronomy and no 

question is astupid question,’’ 

Nikki says. 

Coursesbegin with 

Exploringthe Solar System.Itis 

followed by Leaving the Solar 

System (out to 7000 light years) 

in term two, Exploringthe 

Milky Way (out to 500,000 light 

years) in term three and Going 

Deep (out to the edge of the 

observable universe)interm 

four. 

Apracticalcourse, The 

Rhythmic Sky is planned for 

both terms two and three to 

allow for plenty of observing 

through the telescope. 

With threemissions, 

includingNasa’s Perseverance 

rover, due to arrive at Mars 

next month, the red planetis 

certain to be in focus. 

For more information go to 

oxford.ngawhetu.nz. 



11 

RANGIORA BOROUGH SCHOOL 

Nau Mai, Haere Mai 

Welcome to Rangiora Borough School 

for 2021 

School commences at 8.55am on 

Wednesday 3 rd February 

All stationerywill be provided and 

available on day 1. 

Uniforms are available from The Warehouse. 

Forenrolment enquiries and enrolment procedures, 

please visit our website -www.rangiora.school.nz 

under ‘Enrolment’ 

ncnrgaborough 

Ahappy New Year to allour existing and new 

school families.Welook forward toseeing you 

when schoolreopens. 

Ourschool has an enrolment scheme,soifyou 

are considering our wonderful, family-focused 

school for your child, please check our website 

for the enrolment scheme details orcontact us 

to reserve aplace. 

School will be open for new enrolments from 

Wednesday27January. 

Students return to school on Wednesday 3 

February.All stationery information forthe new 

year is on ourschoolwebsiteorcan be accessed 

throughwww.myschool.co.nz 

www.leithfield.school.nz 

Phone 03 3148024 

principal@leithfield.school.nz 

2342028



• General Dentistry 

• Hygienist 

• Dental Therapy 

• Periodontal Therapy 

• Minor Oral Surgery 

• Family Dentistry 

2286891 

PAGPegasus Dental 

54 Pegasus Main St Pegasus 

03 920 4003 

pagpegasusdental@gmail.com 

Welcomes pupils back to school on 

Wednesday 3 rd February 2021 

at 8.50am. 

• Cosmetic Dentistry 

• Facial Pain 

• Oral Medicine 

Specialist 

• Oral Cancer Detection 

• Ulcer Management 

New enrolments on 

Monday 1 st February 2021 

The School office will be open from 

Monday 1 st February 2021 

If you wish to contact the school prior 

to enrolment day, please email 

admin@ashgrove.school.nz 

Phone: 03 313 8552 

2336763 

Open Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5.30 |www.pagdental.com 

Rangiora High School 

www.rangiorahigh.school.nz 

Start Dates for 2021 

Nau mai haere mai. Welcome to the new school year. 

27 January New Enrolment Day, 9.00am to 10.45am 

(for all new non-enrolled students at all year levels) 

28-29 January Teacher Only Days 

1February First day for Years 11-13 (who return on 4February) 

2February Year 9Orientation (first day for Year 9) 

3February Year 9-10 Orientation (first day for Year 10) 

4February First day all levels are at school (Years 9-13) 

5February House Sports Day (Years 9-13) 

8February Waitangi Day observance 

•Ample parking, easy 

access 

•Clinicians all New 

Zealand trained 

•Super Gold and 

Community Services 

Card Discounts 

PAGSilverstream Dental 

4/42 Silverstream Boulevard Silverstream 

03 925 8003 

pagsilverstreamdental@gmail.com 

More detailed information onour 

2021 start dates is available at: 

www.rangiorahigh.school.nz 

Govt sets priorities 

for education system 

The Government has released aset of 

priorities for early learning through to 

tertiary education and lifelong learning. 

Education Minister Chris Hipkins says 

the priorities will build astronger, fairer 

education system that delivers for all 

New Zealanders. 

“The election delivered aclear 

mandate from New Zealanders to 

accelerate our plan to reduce 

inequalities and make more training 

opportunities available as the country 

recovers from Covid19,” he says. 

“We have asignificant programme of 

work in education which began in our 

first term in Government to improve the 

wellbeing of students and teachers, lift 

achievement and investing to train and 

reskill New 

Zealanders. 

“It’s now about 

building on those 

foundations as we 

prioritise 

programmes like the 

rollout of the Free 

and Healthy School 

Lunches, move to 

significantly closing 

the pay gap for 

teachers working in 

education and care 

centres, replace the 

blunt and outdated 

decile system, and 

target additional 

tertiary spending in 

areas that are critical 

for the country’s 

economic recovery.’’ 

The Government’s 

direction in 

education is set out 

in the new statement 

of National 

Education Learning 

Priorities (NELP), a 

legal framework for early learning 

services, schools and kura. 

The new Tertiary Education Strategy 

(TES) sets out the priorities for tertiary 

providers. 

Mr Hipkins says the documents signal 

the government’s commitment to making 

Chris Hipkins 

❛We have made significant 

progress over the last three 

years towards an education 

system thatmakessurenoone 

is left behind.❜ 

—Chris Hipkins 

ameaningful difference. 

These include: 

Reducing barriers to education for all 

learners; 

Ensuring places of learning are safe, 

inclusive and free from racism, 

discrimination and 

bullying; 

Developing staff to 

strengthen teaching, 

leadership and learner 

support capability 

across the education 

workforce; 

Collaborating with 

industries and 

businesses to ensure 

learners have the skills 

to succeed. 

“From scrapping 

NCEA exam fees, 

implementing free fees 

for the first year of 

tertiary study, the 

school donations 

scheme, setting clear 

expectations for the 

pastoral care of 

students, and 

connecting more 

students to the internet, 

we have made 

significant progress 

over the last three years 

towards an education 

system that makes sure noone is left 

behind,’’ Mr Hipkins says. 

“I am confident that the education 

system, in responding to this set of 

priorities, will give students the skills 

and confidence needed to succeed in 

education, in work and in life.” 

Accepting enrolments for 2021 from young parents 

or expectant parents aged under 21 years 

The on-site ELC has spaces available for children 

aged 6weeks to 6years 

Proud ofour Past -Focused on our Future 

Monday 1February 2021, 9am to3.30pm 

Early Learning Centre open for new enrolments. 

Transport available. Whānau welcome. 

Tuesday 2February 2021, 10.30 amto12noon 

Young Parents’ College enrolment for 

new and returning students 

For all YPC enquiries please contact 

Ruth Robertson P: 327 8386 M:022 074 2326 

Robert Coup Road, Kaiapoi 7630 

E: ypc@kaiapoi.school.nz 

For ELC enquiries please contact: 

Jacinta McInerney P: 327 8315 M: 027 816 5388 

E: karangamai@wellbeingnc.org.nz 

2335594



13 

Moving on to primary school ... Fernside Preschool assistant manager Katherine Street 

with pupils, from left, Piper Barrett, Rosalie Travaille, Lachlan Evans and Ian Visagie, who 

have been working towards leaving preschool for the next stage of their education at 

primary school. 

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

Children ready for 

school adventures 

2339208 

27 th -29 th of January -Office open for enquiries 

1 st -2 nd of February -Teacher Only Days 

3 rd of February -Y11-13 students only 

4 th of February -Y1-10 students only 

5 th of February -Full School Y1-13 

-Mihi Whakatau 9am 

School Hours 8.45am -3.00pm 

Phone (03) 314 4430 •office@hurunuicollege.school.nz 

Stephen Beck —Principal 


Four pupils from Fernside Preschool 

are excited to be joining the ‘‘big kids’’ 

soon at primary school when the first 

term begins next month. 

The four youngsters, Piper Barrett, 

Rosalie Travaille, Lachlan Evans and 

Ian Visagie, began working towards 

leaving preschool last year, preparing 

for the next stage of their education. 

‘‘When the pupils turn four and ahalf, 

they move into the ‘Be Ready For 

School’ group,’’ says the preschool’s 

assistant manager, Katherine Street. 

The ‘‘Be Ready For School’’ group’s 

education includes spending time with a 

teacher at the preschool for 30 minutes 

every day to do primary schoolpreparation 

work with letters, shapes, 

numbers and colours, and every Friday 

the children and their teacher walk to 

Fernside School, just alittle further 

along O’Roarkes Road. 

They spend an hour in the classroom 

with the new entrants teacher getting to 

know each other and learning how 

things work at their new school. 

‘‘It is avery relaxed learning time with 

the children,’’ Katherine says. 

Caution urged around schools 

Driversare beingurged to take special 

care near schools when pupils return. 

The Waimakariri District Council is 

asking road drivers to be especially 

careful near schools. 

This is particularlyimportant during 

the busypickup and dropoff times. 

‘‘Children cannot accurately judge the 

speedand distance of approaching cars 

and cannotalways locate the source of 

sounds,’’ saysthe council’s journey 

planner and road safety coordinator, 

KathyGraham. 

‘‘They tend to be farsighted,have 

difficulty with side vision, and their eye 

levels are lower than adults so theymay 

not always be abletosee around parked 

cars.Plus, they are easily distracted and 

may forget to look for traffic.’’ 

Kathyalso wants to remind drivers that 

they are required to slowdown to 20kmh 

when passing astationary school bus, no 

matter which direction they are 

travelling in, and that there are morning 

and afternoon speed limit restrictions 

outside many schools based on the local 

environmentand nature of the area. 

Kathyreminds drivers to show courtesy 

and patience when they encounter a 

school patrol. 

‘‘Schoolpatrols help to keepstudents 

safe on the road by controlling the flow of 

vehicles and pedestrians at pedestrian 

crossingsand ‘kea’ crossings(school 

crossing points). 

‘‘Itisahuge responsibility for the 

young students to operate the crossings 

and we relyondrivers to showcourtesy 

and patience.’’ 

Staying safewhile parkingaround 

schools during the oftenchaotic pickup 

anddropoff times is another issue Kathy 

wants parentsand caregivers to carefully 

consider. 

The council receives continual 

feedback from schools aboutthe ‘‘chaos’’ 

at school gates,with many parents 

wantingtoparkright outsidethe gate. It 

is notuncommon forparentstoalso park 

illegally, or block visionfor other road 

users. 

‘‘We would encourageparents to 

consider parking further away from the 

school where possible and walking with 

their childifthey are not comfortable to 

lettheir child walkbythemselves.’’ 

2021 KEY DATES 

Aspecial welcome to all new and returning students –weare 

looking forward to “Year 2” at Te MatauruPrimary! 

Our office opens for 2021 on Monday 25 th January. 

Our first day for all students is Wednesday 3 rd February. 

Enrolment queries (in zone only) can be made through 

office@tematauru.school.nz or phone 03 928 3191. 

Please note that summertime emails and phone enquiries will be 

replied to on 25th January. 

DNicholls, Principal 

2334265



NorthCanterbury 

AcademyofMusic Inc 

32 years of Music Education 

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Instrumental &singing tuition forall ages 

Strings,Woodwind,Drums, 

Piano,Guitar,Saxophone 

Professionalmusicians as tutors 

Orchestra|Choir |Celtic 

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Back to school ... 

Reducing the stress 

around areturn to 

school is helpful for 

both children and 

parents. PHOTO:FILE 

Come&try an instrumentatour 

OPEN DAY 

Friday5February4-6pm 

at theRangiora Town Hall Studios 

Entry from carpark 

Enrolonline or at the open day. 

Closing datefor applications is 8February. 

Lessons start week beginning 22 February 

www.ncam.ac.nz |enquiry@ncam.ac.nz 

Tips for astress-free return to school 

We would like to wish everyone a 

Happy New Year! 

Our school office will be open from Monday 1 st February. 

The first day backfor studentsisWednesday 3 rd February 2021 startingat8:55am. 

Forall enquiries please phone the school office on 3149444. 

2341201 

If your child is new to school, visit the 

school grounds over the holidays to help 

them feel comfortable with their new 

surroundings; 

Get your child to have their clothing 

and backpack ready the night before 

school to reduce stress in the morning; 

If your children are anxious about the 

first day, make time to talk about their 

worries; 

Pack alunchbox that will give your 

child energy to last the day —try 

including amix of fruit, vegetables, 

whole grains, dairy products and 

protein; 

Check if your school has asecondhand 

uniform shop, or put apost online to see 

if you can buy aless expensive secondhand 

uniform; 

Netsafe has great advice for parents 

on buying and using devices for school: 

If you have concerns about your 

children’s progress, make atime to chat 

with their teacher; 

Health experts recommend 9to11 

hours sleep for schoolage children, and 

8to10hours per night for teens; 

Parents on abenefit or low incomes 

may be eligible for assistance from Work 

and Income for some costs associated 

with school. 

—Ministry of Education 

Mon |1st February |2021 

9.30am -2.30pm &5pm -6.30pm 

2021 Year 12 &13Programmes 

Pre-Professional Programmes 

Student Centre, Cnr StAsaph &Hagley Ave 

Last Chance to 

Enrol for 2021



15 

Care around children ... The Hurunui District’s road safety coordinator, Dean Eades, says 

drivers have abig part to play in ensuring children get to school safely. 


Driver care crucial in 

keeping children safe 

By DEAN EADES, road safety coordinator 

for the Hurunui District Council 

School buses doingtheir dailyroundsis 

always afirstindicationthat the summer 

holidays arefinished for our young ones. 

Remember the golden rule–‘‘20K 

either way’’which means dropping your 

speed to 20kmhwhen going past aschool 

bus,regardlessofwhat side of the road 

you or thebus are on. 

Roadcrossings willbebusy, both on our 

state highways anddistrict roads. 

Islands in the middleofthe roadmean 

pedestrianscan waituntil carshavegone 

past, but patienceiskey here and so is 

yourwillingness to stopand letthe 

childrencrossthroughtothe footpathso 

theycan carry on theirway. 

Lookout for ‘‘Safetoschool route’’signs 

dotted around thedistrict in urbanareas. 

These are wellused optionsfor school 

commuters,sokeep yourspeed down and 

youreyespeeled. 

It’snot abad ideatodrivewithyour 

lightson, (not fullbeam, but not park 

lightseither) allthe time,asitwill keep 

Dates for 2021 

Wednesday 27th January 2021 

Course Confirmation (Old Library) 

1.30pm-2.30pm, Year 11 

2.30pm-3.30pm, Year 12&13 

Monday 1st February 2021 

All students Year 1–13 

9.00am: Start 

11:30am: Mihi Whakatau 

(Welcome), GP Hall, 

Welcome to the new school year 

and to new students, staff and 

parents. 

Buses run from Monday 1st February 

2340510 

youmore visible when youare behindthe 

wheel. 

Forschools closetorailwaycrossings, 

Kiwirail willbehosting education 

sessions for schools aboutsafe behaviour. 

Agreatrule of thumb foreveryone is to 

always stop at atraintrack andlook, 

before youcross. 

Noteveryone is back into workmode in 

February.Several people arestillout and 

aboutenjoying the great spots around 

NewZealand. 

So let’sset agood exampleinthe 

Hurunuidistrict by keeping our speeds 

down duringthe morning and afternoon 

commutetoand fromschools,and help 

everyoneget safely to wheretheyneedto 

be. 

TheHurunui DistrictCouncil works 

closelywithits local schools,the New 

ZealandTransportAgency, police, 

Kiwirail, theNew ZealandTrucking 

Association,AANew Zealand,ACC,as 

well as others, to createsaferdriving 

environments and effective public 

messaging—all in thename of keeping 

ourcommunity safe. 

WAIPARA 

SCHOOL 

commences on 

Wednesday 

3February 2021. 

Please remember to bring sunhats 

and swimming togs. 

Enquiries and new enrolments to 

Di Officer, Principal 

Ph 03 314 6814 

waipara@xtra.co.nz 

www.waipara.school.nz 

Waipara School 

Loffhagen Drive, Waipara 

2335043 

Theschoolwelcomes allits students back foragreat school year in 2021! 

Monday 1February: 9.00am SurnamesA-L (+ Peer SupportLeaders) 

CourseConfirmation(Yrs11-13) 

(Church Auditorium) 

Tuesday2February: 

Wednesday3February: 

Back to School Safety 

It’s “back to school” time! Help keep each other 

safe byfollowing some simple tips: 

• Children and young people 

get distracted and may 

forget to look for traffic – 

be alert 

• Stop if aschool patrol sign 

is extended –nomatter 

which side it’s on 

• Children often don’t 

accurately judge the speed 

and distance of approaching 

cars –slow down 

11.00am SurnamesM-Z:Course Confirmation(Yrs 11-13) 

(Church Auditorium) 

12.00pm 

10-3pm 

AllNetNZ students 

• Either way it’s 20k –this is the legal speed when driving past a 

stationery school bus in any direction 

• Avoid chaos at the school gate by parking further away 

• Help your children learn tobesafe bybeing asafe road user yourself. 

Thank youfor slowing down to keep our tamariki safe. 

Find out more -waimakariri.govt.nz 

PeerSupport Leader Training (Rm29) 

SmithBlock 

TeacherOnly Day 

TeacherOnly Day 

Thursday 4February: 8.50am Yr1-8 students(inclusive) to classrooms. 

Yr 9&Peer SupportLeaderstoEvents Centre 

(gymnasium) 

Friday 5February: 8.50am WholeSchool House Day(mufti) –Primaryand 

Secondary 

Monday 8February: 

9.00-9.30am 

Pōwhiriwelcome forallstudentsat 

Events Centre. 

Waitangi Day–schoolclosed 

Enrolmentsfor 2021haveclosed duetoRNLS beingatcapacity. Forenrolment in future 

years, please check outour website forPrimary and/or SecondaryProspectusand 

Enrolment Form.Newsletters, stationery requirementsand otherrelevant information 

for2021 enrolled students is available on websitewww.rnls.school.nz 

Schoolbuses will resume asnormal from andincludingThursday 4February2021. 

PROVIDINGQUALITY CHRISTIANEDUCATION FORYR1-13 STUDENTS IN 

NORTHCANTERBURY 

Denchs Road,Rangiora|Ph(03) 313 6332 

admin@rnls.school.nz |www.rnls.school.nz 

2334637-S

ARA INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY 

Free computing course 

delivers unexpected benefits 

Asimple desire tobecome more confident 

using computers has opened up aworld of 

possibilities forbusinessowner ThomasKing. 

Forthe past 20 years, Thomas has been acodirectorofalogistics 

business.Overthattime 

he’s seen huge changes inthe way business is 

conducted. 

“The world is rapidly changing and to keep 

pace with it, having some confidence and 

competence in computing iscrucial,” hesays. 

“I realised that I’d have toembrace this scary 

but exciting new tech-driven world sooner or 

later, and now here Iamtoday, loving what I 

once feared.” 

Thomas took his first steps in computing at 

an AraConnect community hub, oneofseveral 

in Christchurch. Each AraConnect huboffers 

free, non-assessed computing courses for 

anyone wanting togain skills and confidence 

usingdigital technology. 

Thomas says the tutors at Ara Connect 

welcomed him warmly, made learning an 

enjoyableexperience andwereverysupportive. 

“I felt so inspired during my journey and this 

is areflection of the good folk who work 

at Ara. They’re very attentive and always 

eager toassist. They want you to succeed 

and they encourage you to push your 

boundaries without ever throwing you in 

thedeepend.” 

Discoveringsomethingnewandamazing 

every time hegot on acomputer was one 

of the things Thomas enjoyed most about 

his time atAra. “There are some amazing 

apps andsoftware outthere just waitingto 

be discovered. I’ve especially fallen in love 

with collaborationtools whichcan help me 

complete ahost ofproject management tasks. 

What Ilearned wasmindbogglingand Irealise 

now that wehaven’t even really scratched the 

surface of theseamazingtools andhow useful 

they canbe.” 

Having now completed a New Zealand 

Certificate in Computing (Advanced User), 

Thomas is considering further study and 

possibly acompletecareerchange. “I’m keeping 

my optionsopenbut afuture in IT is becoming 

more likely formewithevery passingday.” 

His advice for anyone else considering 

the computing courses atAra Connect isto 

just go for it. “You have the chance toadd an 

invaluable credential to your CV,and theLevel 

3and 4certificates are agreat way toprepare 

forfurther studyinany subject.Knowing how 

to usecomputersinaway that delivers results 

canmakelifesomucheasier, especiallyinthe 

world ofbusiness. Icertainly wish I’d taken 

courses like these two decades ago. Myadvice 

is to pluckupthe courageand just go forit.” 

To find out more, visit ara.ac.nz or call 

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NEWS 


No leads over fake banknotes 

identified after race meeting 


Apolice investigation into areport that 

counterfeit $100 notes were paid out by 

the Totalisator Agency Board in 

Rangiora was unable to establish how 

the notes came into circulation. 

‘‘Canterbury police are aware of a 

number of reports of counterfeit notes 

circulating over the last couple of 

years,’’ apolice spokesman said. 

However, in the Rangiora incident 

‘‘there were no available lines of enquiry 

into how the notes came to be in 

circulation’’. 

The notes were paid to regular 

racegoer Bruce Gasson during the 

Rangiora Harness Racing Club’s New 

Year meeting on January 3. 

He did not notice the notes were fake 

until he returned home from the 

meeting. 

Mr Gasson reported the counterfeit 

note to the TAB and the police. 

He has since been reimbursed by the 

betting agency. 

TAB general manager for broadcasting 

and operations Edward Rennell said the 

agency had arange of measures to 

reduce the possibility of betting fraud, 

including training staff and contract 

operators on how to identify counterfeit 

money. ‘‘Regrettably, in the recent 

incident in Rangiora, avery small 

number of notes went undetected by a 

tote operator,’’ he said. 

‘‘Since the issue was discovered we 

have reinforced to our staff the guidance 

from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand 

on how to spot this illegal activity. 

‘‘The incident is areminder to 

businesses, such as the TAB, and the 

wider public to be aware of counterfeit 

cash.’’ 

In form ... Rakiatea Tau, left, and Jack Mckenzie reached the finals of the under16 

boys’ division at the New Zealand surf nationals at Piha. 


Pair master thePihasurf 

Two young Waikuku Beach surfers 

rode their way to the top at the New 

Zealand surf nationals in Piha. 

Rakiatea Tau, 14, and Jack 

Mckenzie, 15, from the Northside 

Boardriders Club, reached the finals 

of the under16 boys’ division during 

the nationals, which ran from January 

11 to 16. 

The boys had to surf in challenging 

sea conditions at Piha, but mastered 

the surf to knock out some of the best 

under16 surfers in the North Island to 

make finals day. 

The final saw better conditions than 

earlier in the week. Jack finished 

third and Rakiatea fourth. 

The surf nationals are the largest 

surf competition in the country, and 

are part of the Surf NZ circuit. 

Te reo initiative for Canterbury 

Schoolleaders, teachers and support 

staff can now register for aprogramme 

that encourages the education 

workforce to grow theirconfidence in 

using te reo and integratingitinto the 

learning of all students. 

Te Ahu oteReo Maori willroll out 

nationwide in 2021 for both new, 

emerging and competentspeakers in 

education who are keentodevelop their 

fluency and expandtheir knowledge. 

Successfully pilotedlast yearwith 

more than 1000 principals, teachers and 

support staff, the 120hour programme 

will be offered throughweekly classes, 

onlinelessons, and wananga or noho 

marae. 

Afurtherpostdelivery support 

programme, consistingofabout50hours 

for up to eightweeks,will offer 

additional support to help embed and 

enhance learninginthe classroom. 

Registrations are open to: 

English medium teachers from early 

learning services through to secondary 

school; 

Maorimedium kaiako, from Kohanga 

Reo through to wharekura; 

Nonteaching and supportstaff in 

kura, schools, wharekura,earlylearning 

services and Kohanga Reo. 

Based on atereo Maori competency 

framework,Nga Taumata oTeAhu ote 

Reo Maori,learning will focus on the 

use of localdialect, practiceofits use 

for aclassroomsetting, grammar and 

writingconventions, curriculum 

development and language planning for 

the classroom, 

It will be rolled out in 10 Ministry of 

Education locations, including 

Canterbury. 

To register, teachers,kaiako and 

supportstaff will need their Education 

Sector Logon (ESL) details.Email 

tereo.maorigroup@education.govt.nz.

2021 BMX NZ SOUTH ISLAND TITLES EVENT 


2021 BMX NZ SOUTH ISLAND TITLES EVENT 

21 

Nearly 270 competitors vie for honours in South Island BMX champs 

Focused on the finish 

line ... Blake Glover 

(Kaitangata) and Austin 

Mortimer (Nelson), 

battle for line honours in 

a10boys race. 

PHOTO:JOSH CLARK. 

Winner ... Rico Bearman (North Harbour) rides to take out the 

junior men’s category. 

PHOTO: JOSH CLARK 

Ready to go ... 

Snapping out of the 

gates during 

competition. 

PHOTO:JOSH CLARK 

Competing again ... North Canterbury past club 

president Aaron Clark took third place after having 

hung up his bike for ayear or two. 

PHOTO: PAM FRASER, MAK SHOTS 

Pedalpower ... Skyla Hansen (from the North Canterbury BMX Club) 

on course to win her Sprockets,girls6,race. 

PHOTO:PAM FRASER, MAK SHOTS 

Flying high ... Riders take on the prostraight in the elite men’s 

competition. 


Corner one ... 

Young riders get to grips with the course. 


Congratulations ... Agroup of boys in the 14 age group, congratulate each other on aride 

well ridden. 


Jumping ... Heath Boyce (North Canterbury) tackles the course. 

PHOTO: PAM FRASER, MAK SHOTS. 

Speeding by ... Matthew Snelling (North Canterbury) negotiates the third 

straight. 

PHOTO: PAM FRASER,MAK SHOTS 

Bumpy ride ... Riding through the pros. 

PHOTO:JOSH CLARK 

Heading down the straight ... Competition for line honours in the 14 boys class. 


Crowded banks ... Ahuge number of spectators visited the North Canterbury track at Rangiora during the South Island Titles.Taylor 

Carpenter (Christchurch City) races in the foreground. 


Start line ... Riders await the drop of the gate to 

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Riley Smart .. . The North Canterbury rider heads for first place in the 11 boys 

competition. PHOTO: PAM FRASER,MAK SHOTS Steep incline ... Riders negotiate the last corner before racing to the finish. PHOTO: JOSH CLARK

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Kai time ... Acrowd lined up for the hangi served by the Kaiapoi High School kapa haka 

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Busy events calendar 

for rest of summer 

By DAVID HILL 

Kaiapoi has abusy couple of months ahead 

with events. 

Whilethe Kaiapoi River Carnival is 

taking ayear off,events groupAll Together 

Kaiapoi is back with the Kaiapoi Garden 

Competition on Friday, January 29, the 

Waitangi Day Family Celebrations on 

Saturday, February 6, and the KaiapoiFun 

Run on March14. 

Once again, the Waimakariridistrict’s 

Waitangi Day celebration willbeafree, 

family day at TrousselotParkinCharles 

Street, Kaiapoi,starting at 10am. 

Live entertainment is being provided, 

alongwith bouncycastles, pony rides, face 

painting,airbrush tattoos, Flip Out Air 

Tracks, and aphoto booth. 

Kaiapoi High School’s kapa hakagroup 

will once again organise ahangi 

fundraiser, withparticipantsable to preorderfromthe 

KaiapoiiSite for $10 per 

person (cash only) before the event. 

Therewill also be plentyofmarket and 

food stallstokeeppeople entertained and 

fed. 

For more information on the Waitangi 

Day Celebrations, visit the All Together 

Kaiapoi page on Facebook. 

The KaiapoiFun Run willbeback on 

Sunday, March 14, with more details to 

come. 

OtherKaiapoievents includethe 

Wellbeing Festival/TeWhakaora Ra and 

RivertownVibes. 

The KaiapoiFoodForest and Eco 

Educate arejoining forces to organise the 

annualWellbeing Festival on Saturday, 

February 27, at the foodforest, oppositeSt 

Bartholomew’s Anglican Church in Cass 

Street. 

The festival gets under way at 10am with 

stalls, demonstrations, food and music. 

For more information, visit the “Kaiapoi 

Food Forest –Kai is in our name” and/or 

the Eco Educate pages on Facebook. 

RivertownVibeswill bringfolk,pop, 

country, blues, funk, reggae,electric and 

rock music to Kaiapoi on Saturday,March 

20. 

The lineup of musicians includes Lost 

Tribe Aotearoa, Dillastrate, Stonehurst, 

Scrooge, Black &Gold and Lee Martin. 

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Colourful history to be celebrated 

By DAVID HILL 

Kaiapoi’s men’s and women’s hockey 

clubshad contrastingfortunes in their 

earlyyears. 

The KaiapoiHinemoa Hockey Club 

celebrates its 125thanniversary during 

Waitangi Weekend afterstartingout as 

two separate clubs. 

The maleonly Kaiapoi Hockey Club in 

1895 became the first registered New 

Zealand hockeyclub, thanks to the 

influenceofAnglican vicarRev Henry 

Mathias. 

As playing numbers were limited,young 

womenand girls frequentlymade up the 

numbers. So, the following year,the 

Hinemoa Ladies Hockey Club was 

established. 

The men’s club started strongly, winning 

the CanterburyHockey Association 

competition in 1898 and 1899. 

But hockeywas not the onlysport for 

men in town, competing againstrugby and 

laterrugby league, meaning in the period 

up to WorldWar 1the men frequently 

struggled to field asenior team after Rev 

Mathias left the town in 1900. 

Whilesurviving records of the men’s 

club are limited, the Hinemoa clubkept a 

detailedminutebook and journal of its 

activities,and therewere extensive 

newspaperreportsatthe time. 

The 1890s saw agrowing emancipation 

movement, with women havingbeen 

granted the vote in 1893 and the Women’s 

Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) was 

particularly stronginKaiapoi. 

Wellknown locals —the Blackwell, 

Blakeley, Evans and Pearce families 

amongthem —were active in both the 

WCTU and the Hinemoa club. 

Hinemoa’s firstofficial match was 

played against Christchurch at Kaiapoi on 

October 6, 1897,with thehome side 

winning 60 and proclaiming itself‘‘the 

Famous ball ... Kaiapoi’s Myrtle Pearce 

was presented with the ball after scoring all 

three goals in Canterbury’s 32 win over All 

England in September 1914. 

champions of the southern hemisphere– 

amen!’’. 

Atrip to Wellington for atournamentin 

1900 showedthe growing popularityof 

women’shockey,with newspaper reports 

indicatingthat parliamentarians were out 

in force to support their hometeams. 

Butthe newspaper reports also 

highlighted somecurious notionsfrom the 

era, lamenting the physical demands of 

hockeyonyoungwomen,playerstaking 

thegame tooseriously, getting 

overexcited,and ‘‘almostbehaving like 

men’’. 

TheCanterburyLadies Hockey 

Associationand competition was 

established in 1908, 10 years later than the 

men. 

Hinemoawent on to dominate the club 

competition,winning in 1910, 1911 and 

1914, and placingsecondthree times. 

Gardeners urged to step up 

The Kaiapoi Garden Competition is back. 

Gardeners are encouraged to get their 

entries in now, beforejudging in the 

annual gardening competition is held on 

Friday, January 29. 

‘‘Last year we had 23 entries,’’All 

Together Kaiapoi project manager Linda 

Dunbar says.‘‘Wewould ideally love to 

see even more entries this year.’’ 

Categories include ‘‘walkaround’’, 

‘‘view from thestreet’’, town house, 

garden under threeyears, and structured 

landscape (builtfeatures combined with 

plantselection). 

A‘‘community pride’’ category allows 

individualgardeners or groups to present 

agarden outside their boundary for 

others to enjoy, while ‘‘houseand garden’’ 

is judged on the indoor/outdoor flow. 

The environmentally consciouscan 

enter the sustainability section. 

There is alsoa‘‘best street’’ category. 

Acommercial or business premises 

category allowsbusinessestoenter. 

Atrophy and certificate will be 

awarded to the winnerofeach class, with 

certificates for second and third. 

The‘‘supreme gardenaward’’ willbe 

presentedtothe garden which receives 

themost pointsoverall. 

Entryisfree,but competitorscan enter 

only one category. 

Once again the competition is being 

sponsoredbyChristine Watton of Ray 

White Kaiapoi. 

People can get entryforms on ATK’s 

pageonFacebook,byemailing 

alltogetherkaiapoi@gmail.com or by 

phoning Chris Greengrass on (03)3277818 

or 021781939. 

The club’s success on the fielddrew 

largecrowds,with the Kaiapoi Borough 

Council challenging the clubtocharity 

matches. 

In September 1914,six Hinemoa players 

were selected in theCanterbury starting 

11 to play the touringAll England women’s 

team. 

The day began with astreet paradein 

Kaiapoi,beforethe playersand 

supporters boarded atrain intoChristchurch 

for the match at Lancaster Park. 

Myrtle Pearce, of Kaiapoi, was the 

Canterbury captain and scoredall three 

goalsinthe homeside’s 32 win.She went 

on to play for the national side in the 

threetest series. 

The two clubscombined in 1896 to form 

the KaiapoiHinemoa Hockey Club. 

The anniversarycelebrationsget under 

way withregistration at the Kaiapoi Park 

clubrooms on the Saturday,with ajunior 

hockey showcase in the afternoon and a 

meetandgreet at the Kaiapoi Rugby 

Club’s rooms in the evening. 

Participants can attend the Waimakariri 

Hockey Turf in Rangiora on Sunday 

afternoon, which will be followed by 

dinner and adance at the Kaiapoi Club. 

For more information go to 

kaiapoihockey.co.nz. 

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Delay sought to 

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established, butit’s nowcoming away 

withthat rain.’’ 

Ohoka contractor StuartSanders says 

he is enjoying the milderweather, and the 

recentrain has given the cropsjustthe 

boost theyneeded. 

While thesun is neededtoharvesthay 

and straw,‘‘a wet day or twocreatesmore 

growth forlater on’’, Stuartsays. 

‘‘Weare getting towards theend of our 

run.Wetendtoget abit of straw, butwe 

are mostly working withdryland 

farmers.’’ 

Waimakariri Irrigation Ltdoperations 

manager Jamie Hamilton says therain 

has eased thepressureonthe 

Waimakariri River afteradry 2020. 

Food issues to the fore 

Food sustainability is set to 

be given more attention 

thanks to anew initiative 

between Canterbury and 

Lincoln universities. 

Anew Food Transitions 

2050 postgraduate school has 

been launched as apartnership 

between the two 

universities, Plant &Food 

Research, Landcare 

Research and AgResearch. 

The school will focus on 

supporting the transition of 

regional, national and 

international food systems to 

meet future challenges, 

offering postgraduate study 

and research opportunities. 

Areas for study include 

‘‘zero carbon futures’’, water 

Summer challenges ... Regular rain has caused frustration for contractors. 

‘‘We started out over the winter, when 

theWaimakariridistrict gotonlyhalfof 

itsaveragerainfall, so thewells started 

offatlow levels. 

‘‘On topofthat therewas not alot of 

snow build up in thehills, so runninginto 

springwehad adry period.’’ 

Climate agency Niwahad predicted 

that La Nina would be drier for the east 

coast, but instead the warmer seaweather 

hasresulted in fronts from theTasman 

Seabringing unexpectedrain, Jamiesays. 

Easterly winds have brought steady 

rain both on theeast coast and in the hills, 

in contrast to the usual northwesterlies 

issues, international 

transport, plantbased diets 

and rural economies. 

Lincoln University acting 

vicechancellor Professor 

Bruce McKenzie says the new 

postgraduate school will be 

instrumental in attracting 

and growing talent in the 

rural sector. 

“We are effectively 

enhancing postgraduate 

research volume and quality, 

and encouraging more 

people to study and work in 

the landbased sector, to 

meet industry demands for 

skills and capability, 

increased productivity and 

tackle future technical 

changes.” 

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which candry outthe plains while 

bringing upcountry rain andleavingthe 

rivers prone to flooding. 

‘‘Wewere getting60to80mlsofrain 

through December which has topped the 

river up to around150 cumecs,whichisa 

goodoperatinglevel,’’ Jamie says. 

It means WILshareholderfarmers 

havehad just four daysofrestrictionsso 

far this season.But he warns the season is 

far from over. 

‘‘The troubleis, in Canterbury, we are 

onlyeverone or two weeks away from a 

dry period,asitcan turnaround pretty 

quick withanorthwesterly.’’ 

Food transitions... Landcare Research chief executive Dr Richard 

Gordon, left, AgResearch chief executive Dr Sue Bidrose, Plant&Food 

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CONSOLIDATEDINTERIM FINANCIALSTATEMENTS 

SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 

CHAIR'S REVIEW 

This review covers the operations of MainPower New Zealand Limited 

(“MainPower”) and its subsidaries ("the Group") for the six months 

ended 30 September 2020. 

MainPower plays an important role in 

North Canterbury, powering the lives 

of residents and businesses while 

contributing towards apositive future 

for the region. 

MainPower has endured the effects 

of COVID-19 with little impact to the 

business. As an essential service, our 

priority is to continue to provide asafe, 

secure and reliable supply of electricity 

to our consumers in an economically 

sustainable way. Our employees take 

this seriously and we are grateful for the 

ongoing efforts they have put in through 

these challenging times to ensure our 

customers can access power and the 

network maintenance is upheld. 

The reinvigoration of MainPower’s asset 

maintenance programme is progressing 

well. As we experienced last year, the 

consistent SAIFI figure is due to the 

continued intensive planned works 

programme, the rural nature of our 

network with many areas that cannot 

have power redirected to them, and 

the better recording of outage data 

through our new Advanced Distribution 

Management System (ADMS). 

We are pleased to report adecrease 

in SAIDI (compared to the six months 

ending 30 September 2019). With 

improved reporting from the ADMS 

we still expect to see an increase in 

SAIFI and SAIDI figures shorter-term as 

reporting accuracy improves, however 

we still expect longer-term we should 

see areduced impact on network 

performance. This reduction in SAIFI 

and SAIDI will be due to increased 

asset renewals, as well as the ADMS 

providing better network visibility and 

data required for improved risk-based 

decision making and works planning. 

Efforts over the last three years have 

focussed on improving the stability 

of the business and identifying and 

addressing opportunities to make the 

business more efficient. We believe we 

have achieved asignificant amount and 

have moved the business to ahealthier 

position. We have adopted and refined 

systems and processes to ensure we 

can continue to manage an effective 

network business. 

Given this position, we believe it is time 

to introduce alonger-term strategic 

intent -'MPowered Future'. MPowered 

Future requires the development 

and implementation of alonger-term 

framework. The basis of this framework 

includes four core functions: Networks, 

Services, Investments and Generation. 

The MPowered Future strategic 

framework has been developed and the 

implementation plan is being worked 

on. We want to be able to provide our 

customers, consumers and communities 

with choice about their future electricity 

consumption and the technologies they 

may wish to adopt. We also want to 

ensure our shareholders are receiving 

value from MainPower and we look 

forward to providing further updates on 

how this is progressing. 

Renewable generation is still apriority 

for usand the Mt Cass Wind Farm 

project is progressing well, despite 

financial close being moved toearly 

2021 due to delays caused by 

COVID-19. We believe this project will 

add economic value to our shareholders 

and North Canterbury, while also 

benefitting wider New Zealand by 

providing increased security of electricity 

supply.Wewill continue to monitor 

how the Tiwai Point situation evolves, 

however the financial modelling still 

reinforces the long-term viability of the 

wind farm. 

Financial Performance 

For the six months ended 30 September 

2020, the Group earned revenues of 

$26.5m from continuing operations, 

down $1.2m on the corresponding 

period last year.This was principally due 

to afall in external revenue as other 

revenue lines have held up well during 

COVID-19. 

Profit and Total Comprehensive Income 

after Taxofthe Group amounted to 

$2.5m, which is above budget and 

better than the same period last year 

due to costs being deferred until later in 

the year due to COVID-19. 

Customer rebates for the period 

amounted to $4.2m (September 2019: 

$4.7m). 

The Group has continued to generate 

ahealthy cash surplus from operations 

in the past six months. The operating 

cash surplus of $9.5m has allowed the 

Company tofurther reinvest $12.1m 

in the expansion of network and other 

assets to meet the future needs of 

our region. 

Debt remained steady at $22m, the 

same as September 2019. 

The following is asummary of both the 

Consolidated Financial Performance 

and Consolidated Financial Position of 

the Group for the six months ended 

30 September 2020, and the Service 

Performance of the network for 

that period. 

Acopy ofMainPower’s Consolidated 

Interim Financial Statements and Report 

for the period ended 30 September 2020 

can be obtained via mainpower.co.nz. 

This Statement has not been 

Audited 

Financial Performance 

A C King 

Chair of Directors 

MainPower New Zealand Limited 

19 November 2020 

6Months) 

30 Sep 20) 

$000) 

6Months) 

30 Sep 19) 

$000) 

12 Months) 

31 Mar 20) 

$000) 

Operating Revenue 26,533) 27,755) 59,399) 

Income TaxExpense 834) 441) 1,760) 

Customer Rebates 4,240) 4,745) 10,546) 

Profit and Total Comprehensive Income 2,528) 1,049) 10,732) 

Equity 241,718) 229,507) 239,190) 

Liabilities 92,547) 76,229) 97,361) 

Assets 334,265) 305,736) 336,551) 

Net Cash Flows 

From Operating Activities 9,484) 8,505) 24,348) 

From Investing Activities (12,067) (10,174) (24,986) 

From Financing Activities (416) -) (2,121) 

Net Decrease in Cash Held (2,999) (1,669) (2,759) 

Closing Cash Balance 3,035) 7,124) 6,034) 

Customer Service Statistics 

SAIDI–Average Number of Minutes that a 

Customer has been without power because 

of planned and unplanned outages 

SAIFI –Average Number of Interruptions 

experienced by aCustomer during the 

six months because ofplanned and 

unplanned outages 

6Months) 

30 Sep 20) 

6Months) 

30 Sep 19) 

12 Months) 

31 Mar 20) 

165.5) 181.9) 343.3) 

1.1) 1.1) 2.3) 

Total Units Delivered to Customers (GWhs) 311.6) 294.5) 634.4)

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Sefton holds top spot 

with eight-wicket win 

AresurgentSefton consolidated its leadat 

the topofthe country cricket leaderboard 

with ademolition jobover Lincoln at the 

weekend. 

Sefton’sopening bowlers Jed Roberts 

and Micah Campbellgrabbedseven 

wickets between them before their 

powerfultop orderchased down Lincoln’s 

meagre 124 runs with the lossofjust two 

wickets, inside 16 overs. 

McKenzie Smith waschief destroyer, 

smashing60runs off just 27 balls, 

including 11 boundaries. 

Snapping at Sefton’s heels at the top of 

the CRV Ambreed CountryPremier One 

Day 2020/21competition is Leeston 

Southbridge,whichhad acomfortable 

73run win over Cheviot on Saturday. 

Choosing to bat first at Cheviot Domain, 

the visitors piled on the runs,making226/7 

in theirallotted 45 overs. 

Former Dutch international Tim 

Gruijters topscoredwith arunaball 62, 

whileDougaldMunro provided lowerorderlustre,smashing 

48 off 40 balls. 

Chasing 227 to win, the Cheviot Magpies 

appeared to be building nicelyat66/2 in 

the 15th over, but when JedRobertson was 

bowled by David Neal for 35,Tom 

Klingenderripped through the middle 

order, grabbing four wickets. 

LeestonSouthbridge strangledCheviot 

in the field and completedits solid win in 

the 36th over. 

Lowscoring match 

At Southbrook Domain, the home side 

lost another lowscoring affair. 

Batting first,Southbrook, as it has for 

much of the season,struggled to build 

partnerships and spluttered through to be 

all out in 44 overs for just 138. 

Shanan Stewarttopscored with 39 

before he was run out by Josh Mariu. 

Opener Daniel Lyons (35 runs off 53 

balls) got Ohokaoff to asolid chase,but the 

side was soon reeling at 74/4.However, 

experienced allrounderPaul Miller 

steadiedthe shipand his composed, 

unbeaten halfcenturyguided Ohoka to a 

hardfought threewicket win with eight 

overstospare. 

Winfor OxfordRangiora 

At Pearson Park, OxfordRangiora 

dispatched Weedons by 89 runswith 

another solidteam performance. 

Contributions throughout its batting order 

saw the home side post 168 in 44.3 overs, 

with sevenplayersmakingdoublefigures. 

Jake Waghorn (4/15)and Lachie Stove 

(3/15) ripped through Weedons for just 79, 

completing the win in just the 32ndover. 

Darfieldhad the bye. 

Shortscorecards:Lincoln124 (A Gulati 

35, EPaterson 24, RSporke24; JRoberts 

4/21,MCampbell3/23) losttoSefton125/2 

(M Smith 60, CWarner 30; EPaterson 2/31). 

LeestonSouthbridge 226/7(TGruijters 

62, DMunro 48, TDoyle 26, CBeatson 24; 

JRobertson2/28, CCameron 2/40) beat 

Cheviot 153 (C Cameron 44, JRobertson 35; 

TKlingender4/35). 

Southbrook138 (S Stewart 39, H 

Williams 3/20,MBurns 2/13,AHamilton 

2/23) losttoOhoka 139/7 (P Miller 54no, D 

Lyons35; DBoyle 2/21, GGunn 2/28, J 

Green2/44). 

OxfordRangiora 168 (L Waghorn 31,M 

Power27, DSmith 22; HD’Arcy3/15,C 

Robson 2/20) beat Weedons 79 (J Waghorn 

4/15;LStove 3/15). 

SPORT 


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In the saddle ... Some of the players in last year’s South Island Women’s Polo 

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Hanmer Springs in green. From left are HannahHutchinson, Katie Rankin, Jess Reid,Anna 

Higginson, Lea Dieterle and Ange Norrie. The Douglas Farm Contractingteam won the 

tournament. 

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The third South IslandWomen’s Polo 

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Saturday, January 23, and Sunday, 

January 24. 

Six teams will be competing at the 

event, whichisafundraiser to support 

the Amuri St John building project. 

Women’spolo is one of the fastestgrowing 

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The UnitedStates has the largest 

number of womenplaying the game, 

with 989. It is followed by Britain on 544, 

Australia on 393, and New Zealand with 

145 players. The age of players varies 

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Women usuallyplay in mixed teams 

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The four major sponsors are Douglas 

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The sponsor of the winner’sprize is 

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The workhorses of the game are 

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by Saddlery Warehouse,Dunstan Feeds, 

Rangiora Equestrian and Fiber Fresh. 

The players are also rewarded, with a 

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Proudtobehere

What’s happening in your 

community… 

Flaxton Road Roundabout and Upgrade 

Underway 

The upgrade ofFlaxton Road through the 

Southbrook industrial area and construction of 

aroundabout at the intersection of Flaxton and 

Fernside Roads has now begun. 

This is an exciting project that will provide asafe 

intersection and reinforce Southbrook as amain 

entrance to Rangiora. The work is likely to cause 

delays and the Council encourages drivers to think 

about using alternative routes such as Lineside 

Road. 

“These projects will address many safety issues as 

well as cater for the increasing amount oftraffic 

using Flaxton, Fernside and Townsend Roads to 

access west Rangiora,” says Don Young, Senior 

Engineering Advisor. 

The work involves new kerbs, parking bays and 

footpaths aswell asthe roundabout itself which 

will provide abetter layout to suit the amount of 

traffic using the road. 

During the project, asection of Flaxton Road 

between Fernside Road and Kingsford Smith Road 

will be closed to northbound traffic -which will be 

diverted via Townsend Road and South Belt. There 

will also be a30km/h speed limit in place. 

Work will be completed in stages through to May 

2021 with final asphalt sealing later in the year. 

Find out more about this and other roading 

projects on the Council website. 

Let’s Talk about how Council Cemeteries 

are Managed 

Cemeteries play an important role in our 

community. It's essential that Council-managed 

cemeteries are well-maintained and peaceful 

places for family and friends. 

To guide how Council cemeteries are managed 

day-to-day, and to cover things like memorial 

headstones, grave decorations, gravesite 

maintenance, the natural environment and the 

reservation of ashes or burial plots, we’ve draed 

aCemetery Policy and want to hear your thoughts. 

Visit waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk and share your 

thoughts with us before 15 February. 

Have you signed up for 

the Waimakariri District 

Council Newsletter? 

Tojoin visit: 

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Ablocked drain? 

New pothole? 

Fallen tree? 

Good Street Reserve, Rangiora 

Baker Park, Kaiapoi 

Karen Eastwood Park, Pegasus 

Pink Elephant Park, Rangiora 

Gladstone Park, Woodend 

Arlington Park, Rangiora 

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Neighbourhood 

Barbeques 

Come and join your neighbours for aBBQ. 

21 January 5-7pm 

28January 5-7pm 

11 February 5-7pm 



4March 5-7pm 

All ages welcome, for these free nights of fun. 

Check the events website link belowfor anycancellation details. 

Find out more information here: 

waimakariri.govt.nz/community/community-initiatives/ 

neighbourhood-events 

Welcome Back Kids! 

The Learn to Swim and toddler areas at 

Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre are now open again 

following maintenance. 

The lane pool is still closedwhile work is completed, 

thismaintenance will help us keepour facility in 

greatshapefor years tocome. 

Whilethere’s no goodtime to close the pool,the 

holidays are traditionally our quietest time.Dudley 

Park Aquatic Centre in Rangiora is available for 

swimming during this time. 

The lane pool will be available from6February. 

We’ve developed adra Cemetery 

Policy to guide how Council cemeteries 

are managed day-to-day and want to 

hear what you think. 

It covers things like: 

waimakariri.govt.nz/aquatics 

ABOUT CEMETERIES 

• Installation and maintenance of memorial 

headstones 

• Gravedecoration 

• Gravesiteand cemetery maintenance 

• Reservationofashes or burial plots 

Shareyour thoughts.Feedback is openFriday 

15 JanuarytoMonday15February 2021. 

Find out more at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk

NEWS 


37 

Upcoming Council 

meetings 

The following meetings will be 

held in January and February 2021. 

All meetings will beheld inthe 

Function Room,(upstairs)Rangiora 

Town Hall, 303 High Street, 

Rangiora, unless otherwise stated. 

• Council –Long Term Plan 

Budget Meetings 

Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27and Thursday 

28 January at9am to 6pm each day. 

• Waimakariri Water Zone Committee 

Monday 1February at 3.30pm atthe 

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 176 

Williams Street, Kaiapoi. 

• Council 

Tuesday 2February at1pm. 

• Oxford-Ohoka Community Board 

Wednesday 3February at 7pm atthe 

Oxford Town Hall. 

(The Public Forum section ofthe agenda 

will occur from 7pm to 7.20pm.) 

• Woodend-Seon Community Board 

Tuesday 9February at6pm at the 

Waikuku Hall. 

• Rangiora-Ashley Community Board 

Wednesday 10 February at7pm. 

• Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board 

Monday 15February at5pm at the 

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 176 

Williams Street, Kaiapoi. 

• Audit and Risk Committee 

Tuesday 16 February at9am. 

• Land and Water Committee 

Tuesday 16 February at1pm. 

• Utilities and Roading Committee 

Tuesday 16 February at3.30pm. 

• Council 

Tuesday 23 February at 10am. 

• Community and Recreation Committee 

Tuesday 23 February at 4pm. 

• Multi Sports Facility Steering Group 

Thursday 25 February at 10.30am. 

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 

Labour of love ... Ray Lilley, left,and RangioraWoodend Methodist Parish minister Rev Veitomoni Siufanga admire the 

bounty in the small community gardentuckedinbehind Rangiora’sTrinityMethodist Church. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

Agarden bounty to enjoy 

By DAVID HILL 

ARangiora parish is sharing in 

nature’s bounty. 

Tucked behind Rangiora’s 

Trinity Methodist Church is a 

community garden with raised 

garden beds. It flourishes with 

vegetables year round. 

The garden was established 

several years ago in partnership 

with the Rangiora Borough 

School to teach the children how 

to grow their own food. 

Since then, the school has 

developed its own garden, but 

the church kept the garden going. 

It now gives vegetables away to 

South Bank 

showcased 


Three wineries and asculpture park 

will showcasetheir wares at aDiscover 

South Bank event thisSunday. 

Peopleare invited to discover the 

secrets of a7.5kmstretch of Georges 

and Rampaddock roads,onthe south 

bank of the Waipara River—the home 

of Terrace Edge, Bonelineand Georges 

Road wineries, and the Iron Ridge 

Sculpture Park. 

Loversoffood will be able to enjoy 

local produce, whitebait fritters, 

foraged food,icecreamand antipasto 

platters, while exploring the area and 

enjoying the views. 

The familyowned wineries and 

sculpturepark will offer wine and art 

experiences, and seminars. 

Terrace Edge will run an Aged 

Riesling Seminar,opening up its cellar 

to explore how rieslings age over the 

years.Tobook, visit terraceedge.co.nz/ 

collections/vineyard. 

At Boneline, winemaker Willie Trew 

will present Exploring IridiumRed 

Blend.Hewill talk about the Iridium 

red blend of cabernet franc, cabernet 

sauvignonand merlot. To book, email 

sales@theboneline.co.nz. 

Aseminar, Wine and Cheese Matching, 

will be held will at Georges Road. 

Kaikoura cheese will be matched with 

the Georges Road wine range. Email 

wine@georgesroadwines.co.nz to book. 

Each of the three seminars cost$25 

per person. 

There willbeaforging 

demonstration at the sculpture park, 

where parking is free. There willbeicecream 

and coffee available, and views 

to enjoy. 

those in need, and to 

parishioners on Sunday 

mornings. 

‘‘It’s agood way of getting 

people to church early on 

Sunday, as they come early to get 

the pick of the crop,’’ Rangiora 

Woodend Methodist minister 

Rev Veitomoni Siufanga says. 

At this time of the year the five 

raised garden beds are full of 

tomatoes, potatoes, peas, 

radishes, cabbages, courgettes, 

broccoli, celery, rhubarb, onions, 

beetroot, chilli plants, beans, bok 

choi, asparagus, carrots, lettuce 

and spinach. 

During the winter there is 

Kaikoura eyes its 

longer-term goals 

By DAVIDHILL 

Abusy year is in store as the 

KaikouraDistrict Council 

seekstoplan around the 

uncertainties of Covid19. 

MayorCraig Mackle says 

thereisplenty for the 

community to considerinthe 

postearthquake and Covid 

19 environment. 

He was commentingas 

council staff were busy 

draftingthe 2021/31 Long 

Term Plan (LTP) and the 

revised District Plan. 

One thing is certain, Mr 

Mackle says —there willbea 

ratesrise this year. 

‘‘If we don’tgowith the 

ratesrises we are askingto 

standstill and then we end 

up falling back,’’ he says. 

‘‘My personal viewisthat 

ratesrises are part and 

parcel of whatwedo; it’s just 

aboutcontrollingthat and 

making sure we can keep 

things running on the smell 

of an oily rag.’’ 

In the last LTP, in 2018,the 

council set ratesrises at 10 

percent ayear for three 

yearstofund earthquake 

recovery, but hastilyrevised 

it in last year’s annual plan 

in the faceofCovid19 to a 

rise of 4% for the 2020/21 

financial year. 

The realitiesofCovid19 

stillloom large, with the 

international border 

usually asupply of leeks, silver 

beet, Brussels sprouts and 

pumpkin, volunteer Ray Lilley 

says. 

‘‘If something comes out, we 

put something else in. 

‘‘It’s all seasonal growing, so 

there’s always something 

growing, even in the winter 

months.’’ 

The success of the Trinity 

Church garden encouraged 

Veitomoni to start up a 

community garden at the 

Woodend Methodist Church in 

2019. He also enjoys growing 

kumara at the minister’s 

residence in Rangiora. 

remaining closedasthe 

councildevelops its latest 

LTP,while uncertainty over 

the futureofthree waters 

regulation poses another 

headache. 

‘‘Wehaven’t seen the 

major effects of Covid yet, 

but Ithink we will get asense 

overthe next few months. 

‘‘WhileKiwis are outdoing 

their bit and looking after the 

nation’s businesses, we are 

still billions of dollars out 

across the whole country 

withthe border beingclosed. 

‘‘But, in sayingthat, we are 

better off compared to other 

parts of the world.’’ 

Despite the uncertain 

times, Mr Macklesays there 

willbelongterm costsifthe 

councildoes not investinits 

future now. 

‘‘Every dollar we don’t 

spend now is going to cost 

$30 in 10 years’ time. 

‘‘But regardless of what the 

riseisorwhat we’redoing, 

it’snot an easy decision,’’ he 

says. 

The prospectofworking 

on the Provincial Growth 

FundprojectsatWakatu 

Quayand the Kaikoura 

Marina provide some 

positives. 

But,whatever is decided 

thisyear,asthe earthquakes 

and Covid19 have shown, ‘‘it 

can all change’’,MrMackle 

says.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

J & R Restaurant Ltd 

has made application 

to the District Licensing 

Committee at Rangiora for 

the issue of renewal of an 

On Licence in respect of 

the premises situated at 

257 High Street known as 

Nom Nom Kitchen. 

The general nature of the 

business conducted (or to 

be conducted) under the 

licence is Restaurant. 

The days on which andthe 

hours duringwhichalcohol 

is (or is intended to be) 

sold under the licence are 

Monday to Sunday 12pm 

to 11pm. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee at 

215 High Street, Rangiora. 

Anypersonwho is entitled 

to object and who wishes 

to object to the issue of 

the licence may, not later 

than 15 working days after 

the date ofthe 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 objectiontothe renewal 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than amatter specified in 

section 131 of the sale and 

supply of AlcoholAct 2012. 

This is the second 

publication of this notice. 

This notice was first 

published on 14th January 

2021. 

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PROPOSEDCHANGE 1TOCHAPTER 6OFTHE 

CANTERBURYREGIONAL POLICY STATEMENT 

USINGTHE STREAMLINED PLANNING PROCESS 

Sections80B and80C andPart5of Schedule 1, Resource Management Act 

1991 

TheCanterbury Regional Council (EnvironmentCanterbury)has prepared, 

andgives public notice of,Proposed Change1toChapter6ofthe Canterbury 

Regional Policy Statement(the Proposed Change). 

TheProposed Changeseeks to amendChapter6and Map Aofthe Canterbury 

Regional Policy Statementasfollows: 

• Identify Future DevelopmentAreas in Rolleston, Rangiora and Kaiapoi 

as shownonProposedAmendmenttoMap A: Identification of Future 

Development Areas. 

• Insertanew policy (Policy6.3.12),toenableland withinthese Future 

Development AreastoberezonedbySelwynand Waimakariri District 

Councilsifrequiredtomeettheirmedium term (ten year)housingneeds. 

• Makeconsequential changes to objectives,policies, textand definitions 

within Chapter6of the Canterbury Regional PolicyStatement. 

Acopy of thefullPublic Notice regardingthe Proposed Change, including 

informationonthe inspection and availabilityofthe Proposed Change, the 

Minister’s Direction, making submissions, and the streamlined planning 

process, is availableonlineathaveyoursay.ecan.govt.nz/chapter6CRPS. 

Submissionsmustbereceivedby5pm Monday15February 2021. 

If youhaveany questionsabout theProposed Change, please contact Customer 

Services on 0800 324636 or by email to ecinfo@ecan.govt.nz. 

Dr Stefanie Rixecker, 

CHIEFEXECUTIVE 

ThePublicNoticeand shortsummary of thenoticewas first published on 16 January2021. 

Please contactEnvironment 

Canterbury with anyqueries: 

0800 324636 

TAI CHI AND 

QIGONG 

CLASSES 

Exercise to improve balance, 

posture, breathing, 

immunity and relax the 

body and mind. A great 

combination of benefits 

New term starting in February. 

Check out the website 

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phone Rose 0274388364 

Personal 

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Seeking agenuine, caring 

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Phone 

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CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

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Search postanote.co.nz 

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Public Notices 

Kaiapoi Christadelphians 

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

WHY CHRISTADELPHIANS 

BELIEVE IN THE HOPE 

OF ISRAEL 

Jesus Christ of the New Testament was aJew 

borninIsrael. The historical kingdom of God 

was reigned over by King David, in Israel, but 

through unfaithful descendants was overturned 

until he (Jesus Christ) would come whose right 

it is to reign as King. Arighteous King ruling 

over the Earth guiding all in his Father’sways. 

DVD presentation -Sunday 24 th January, 7.00pm 

Kaiapoi Community Centre 

Sewell Street 

All Welcome 

for information -phone03352 5453 

Website -bibletruthandprophecy 

Livestock 

HOMEKILL 

&Wild Game 

Meat Processing 

313 0022 

2309602MEAT2U.NZ 

TEXEL ROMNEY 

CROSS Ram lambs. Suitable 

for breeding & lifestyle 

blocks. Please phone 

021 626 449 or 03 385 

4966. 

TEXEL ROMNEY 

CROSS ewe lambs, suitable 

for breeding stock & 

lifestyle blocks. Please 

phone 021 626 449 or 03 

385 4966. 

Entertainment 

2348119 

BALCAIRN HALL welcomes 

the return of Fiona 

Pears with Connor Hartley- 

Hall performing as the 

Gypsy Jazz Duo, an Arts on 

Tour NZ event, 8pm Saturday 

30th January 2021. 

Free supper, alcohol free 

event, raffles, CD sales. 

Tickets $25 from Sally 

Macs Amberley, Stan’s 7 

Day Pharmacy Rangiora, 

Sefton Garage and via 

www.balcairnhall.com. 

Educational 

TUITION available. Primary 

and secondary up to 

NCEA level 3. In centre 

(Rangiora) or interactive 

online from your home. 

Each student on an individually 

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. 

Situations Vacant 

School Bus DriversRequired 

Would youliketoearn extraincome whilestill 

having mostofyour dayfreeand at the same time 

do your community aservice by helpingtoprovide 

asafe, high standardofschool transportfor our 

region’schildren. 

Torlesse Travel has positionsavailable forpart time 

schoolbus drivers in Rolleston, Darfield, Oxford 

and Rangiora. 

If youhaveaClass 2license, aPassenger 

Endorsement andare interestedindriving on a 

part time basis then this couldbefor you. 

Alternatively,ifyou areinterestedinbecoming a 

bus driver,wecan provide assistance to help you 

achieve the correctlicencing. 

If youare interestedinthisrole or wish formore 

information, please email. 

customerservices@torlessetravel.co.nz 

Phone: 021 198 7358 

Customer Service /Roading 

Administration Superstar: 

Amberley Based–Full Time, 40Hours per week 

Fixed Term until 24 December 2021 

•Helpustodeliver an exceptional customer 

experience 

•Fastpaced and complex administration 

environment 

Youwill be working in abusy,and challenging 

environment where attention to detail is essential 

and communication is key.This is an important 

role providing general front-of-house, online and 

telephone customer care services as well as assisting 

our roading team with administration support. 

We need someone with great people skills, who is 

flexible, resilient, efficient,enthusiastic andquick to 

pick up and retain information. Youwill be process 

driven, abletofollow instructions but be confident 

enough to ask questions and take initiative. You 

will be dogged in your focus on achieving the 

best outcome for our customers. Experience in 

administration and front of house service is essential 

-asisacan-do attitude, strong work ethic and 

willingness to learn! 

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 and the ability to 

convey aprofessional corporate appearanceat 

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! 

Preferred applicants will live locally and be nonsmokers. 

Foraposition description or to apply for this job go 

to: http://hdcjobs.co.nz/Vacancies &enter ref code: 

5338874. Forany further information please email 

Cynthia.otto@hurunui.govt.nz. 

Applications close 31 January2021. 

LABOURING, Sawmill, 

Factory and Traffic control 

work available. Please contact 

Superior Personnel, BICHON 

phone 313 6180, unit 1/6 

Cone Street, Rangiora. 

www.superiorpersonnel.co.nz. 

For Lease 

FOR LEASE 

2Industrial Work shops 

with yard areas in 

Newnham st Rangiora 

unit 1shed 162 m2 yard 

480m2 unit 2shed 108 m2 

yard 590m2 .single &3 

phase plugs & water. 

Lease terms negotiable 

Phone 0274342831 

Trade&Services 

REMOVALISTS 

Movemen Ltd 

2Men &agood sized 

truck. From $157 per hour 

(incl gst). Kaiapoi based. 

Call Gerard 

027 668 3636 

2316549 

Pets 


HOMESTAY 

for smaller dogs. We look 

after your dog in our home. 

"No kennels". Phone today 

03 314 6110. 

ABEL &Prestige Chimney RANGIORA Rubbish 

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned 

& operated. Covering all 

areas from Waimak to Hanmer. 

Professional, guaranteed, 

Removal and RRR skips. 

Wheelie bins any frequency 

and skips from 1.5 cube to 

9cube. Skips and wheelie 

service. Firebox bins for any use, rubbish, 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

0800 661 244. 

greenwaste, building sites 

or just cleanups. Give us a 

AFFORDABLE concrete phone call 313 6957 or for 

cutting with quality and skips 021 313 255. 

removal work. Free quotes. SCREEN PRINTING. 

No job too small. Ph 027 For all your printing 

442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052 requirements. T-shirts, 

or A/H 03 359 4605. Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and 

ALL TREE SERVICES, polos, Overalls, Caps etc. 

chopping, pruning, firewood 

Please phone Heather 03 

cut. Affordable & 

friendly service. Telephone 

313 0261 or email heather. 

norstar@gmail.com. 

021 111 4322. 

SHEARER. Hap’s Farm & 

ARBORIST qualified. Lifestyle Services. Shearing, 

crutching, drenching, 

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hedge trimming, shaping, 

tree planting, firewood. available. Experienced, 

Free quotes. Contact Angus reliable and honest. Ph 03 

Edwards 027 259 6741 4233713 or 021 267 4025. 

copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com. 

BRIAN’S Tree Services. SHEEP SHEARING, 

Tree felling, topping, drenching, feet trimming. 

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish 

removed, stump grind- 

Stu 027 315 6916. 

For Lifestyle blocks. Call 

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327 5505 or 021 124 4894. repairs, grind out and 

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types of work undertaken, stone, Schist, Volcanic 

repairs. Phone Hamish rock, paving, all alterations 

0272 386 003 or 313 5678. - new and old. Quality 

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tiled shower restorations, 027 601 3145. 

mouldy silcone, shower 

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free, no obligation quote. Lifestyle or farm, sheep, cattle, 

Ph Darryl 0800 882 772. horse, all types of animals. 

FIRE GUARDS Custom Fences, yards, sheds, arenas, 

made with safety latch. shelters, runs. 

Phone 021 169 9066. E: 30+ years contract fencing. 

pjfabricators123@gmail.com. Steve is available to help with 

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renovations, decking, 

pergolas, fencing. Honest Ph office03312 4747 

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too big or too small. Ph 021 All workmanship 

265 5428 or 03 314 6908. Guaranteed. 

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glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com. 

PAINT & wallpaper 

services. Wayne Bryant, 

SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

exterior, interior. Qualified 

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph Bill’s Liquid 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

PAINTER. Qualified local Waste 

professional, Int / Ext, You dump it... 

roofs, wallpaper. Call or Blair pumps it... 

text Corban 027 846 5035. 

PLASTIC WELDING Blair Tavendale 

North Canterbury Specialist. 

All plastic &fibreglass 

Ph 03 314 9371 

repairs. Telephone James 0275 379-694 

021 180 5103. 

POWER TOOLS repairs, Pride &Quality Painting 

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years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade service. For all your painting 

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Tools, 23 Watts Road, needs, phone: Martin 310 

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ROOFER All roof repairs, 

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moss treatment, Specialising in North Can- 

VALUATION - 

repointing, gutter cleans & terbury. Contact Geoff at 

snow straps. And more. Maxwell Valuation. Phone 

Free quotes. Phone Nathan 03 310 8541 or email 

027 516 6609. 

geoff@maxval.co.nz. 

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to perfection. Tree &arbor 

work. Also spraying. Free 

quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or 

021 111 4322. 

Stock Feed 

HAY BALING 

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Or round bales. 

Loburn, Woodend, 

Kaiapoi, Ohoka areas 

Ph 027 478 2925 

or 313 7938 

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vases. Ph 027 350 3963, or 

313 1878. 

PRE 1990’s vehicles suitable 

for resurrection and 

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Anything considered, dead 

reg ok. Ph 021 227 6878. 

$$$ 

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machineryand farm clean 

ups, old vehicles etc. 

100% locally owned. 

Ph 0800 030 712 or 

027 695 0480. 

2312759 

Garage Sales 

MOVING AWAY! Saturday 

23rd January, 8am- 

2pm. 25 Goodwood Close, 

Rangiora. Furniture, 

clothes, RHS uniform, 

tools, sports equipment, 

bric and brac. 

For Sale 

HONEY 4kg bucket 

cooking honey, $30 special. 

Available at Gracebrook, 

Amberley. Telephone 03 

314 7076. 

Training Opportunities 

GUITAR &Uke lessons. 

Private and group sessions, 

beginner to intermediate. 

Experienced Rangiora 

based tutor. Ph Tim Davis 

on 027 489 5957. 

In Memoriam 

WEST GARNETT 26th 

January. Left us 30 years 

ago. Remembered with 

love, the family. 

Poultry 

BROWN SHAVER POL 

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Feb, pickup Clarkville, 

$30, ph /txt 027 433 7720. 

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To book your spaceinthis guide,phoneAmanda Keys 313 2840 or email amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz 

Appliance Repairs 

Builder 

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Chiropractic Services 

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ACC Registered and Accredited 

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027 868 2574 

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03 327 3111 


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•Keyless,Bluetooth 

•Done 180,650km 

$ 

8,995 

2018 Corolla GX 


•Bluetooth, Camera 

•20,850km 

$ 

20,995 

2015Toyota Aurion AT-X 

•3.5LPetrolV6Auto, Alloys 

•Camera, Bluetooth 

•100,250km 

$ 

13,995 

2019 CamryHybrid GX 

•2.5LPetrolHybrid, Alloys 

•SafetySense,Camera 

•16,250km 

$ 

36,995 

2005 Aurion Sport rtivo SX6 

•3.5LV6Auto, Alloys 

•Spoiler,Sports Seats 

•91,300kms 

$ 

10,995 

2011 Ford TerritoryTitanium 

•2.7LTurboDiesel 

•7-seater, Leather 

•Camera 

$ 

15,995 

2018 Corolla GX 


•Satnav,Bluetooth 

•Alloys, only 49,000kms 

$ 

23,995 

2018 Rav4 GXL 

•2.0L PetrolAuto2WD 

•Alloys, Satnav,Rev.Camera 

•Only 60,550km 

$ 

27,995 

2019 KiaSportageGT-Line 


•Satnav Leather,Keyless 

•Only 15,000kms 

WAS$39,995 

NOW $ 

37,995 

2019 CamryGXHybrid 

•2.5LPetrolHybrid, Alloys 

•Bluetooth, Safety Sense 

•15,250kms 

$ 

36,995 

2018 Toyota C-HR AWD 

•1.2LTurboPetrolAuto 

•Toyota Safety Sense,Satnav 


$ 

31,995 

2017 Rav4 Limited 

•2.5LPetrolAutoAWD 

•Leather,Sunroof 


$ 

35,995 

2012Highlander Limited 

•3.5LPetrolV6Auto, 

•Alloys, Leather 

•7-Seater,Camera 

$ 

19,995 

2010 LandRoverDiscovery SE 

•3.0L TurboDieselV6 

WAS$31,995 

•Leather,7Seater 

•Climate Air 

2018 Highlander GXL 

•3.5LPetrolAWD,Alloys 

•7-Seater,Satnav, Leather 

•29,700kms 

2016 HiluxSR5 Prerunner 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto2WD 

$ 

47,995 


•3.5LPetrol6-SpeedAuto 

•Alloys, Leather 

•121,700kms 

$ 

29,995 

WANTED 

Qualityusedlate 

model Toyotas. 

Contact us today if 

you’relooking to sell! 

2017Highlander GXL 

• 3.5L PetrolAuto, Leather 

• 7-Seater, Satnav, Keyless 

•Done 29,000kms 

2020 HiluxSRExtra Cab 

$ 

47,995 


•3.5LPetrol8-Speed Auto 

•Leather,Satnav 

•59,500km 

2017 HiluxSRPrerunner 

•2.8L turboDiesel 2WD 

$ 

44,995 

NOW •2.8L Turbo Diesel Manual4WD 

$ •Satnav,ReverseCamera $ •Bluetooth 

$ •6-speed Manual,Bluetooth 

29,995 

•66,950 38,995 

•Only250kms 48,495 

$ 

•ReverseCamera 33,995 

Percival Street,Rangiora • Ph (03) 313-8186any time • www.rangiora.toyota.co.nz 

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North Canterbury News: January 21, 2021

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