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Thursday, <strong>March</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong> | Issue 936 | www.starnews.co.nz<br />
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Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 21, <strong>2021</strong><br />
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Rating<br />
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worries<br />
mayors<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
<strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> mayorsare not amused by<br />
the rates increaseproposedbyEnvironment<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>(ECan).<br />
The regional council proposes arates<br />
increase of up to 24.5 percentthis yearaspart<br />
of its<strong>2021</strong>/31 Long Term Plan.<br />
The decision hasleft local mayors<br />
concernedthat therates bill could have a<br />
severe impact on ratepayers already reeling<br />
from the effects of Covid19uncertainty.<br />
ECan planstoentirely fund its work<br />
programme upfrontwithoutresorting to<br />
loans, which is considered standard practice<br />
for councils.<br />
At present, ECan’sratesare collected<br />
alongside each localdistrict council’s rate<br />
demand.<br />
WaimakaririMayor Dan Gordon is calling<br />
on ECan to reconsider how it funds its<br />
projects.<br />
‘‘Like mostbusinesses and organisations,<br />
the Waimakariri District Councildebtfunds<br />
its projects.It’s exactlylike anormal loan —<br />
you borrow upfront and repay over time.<br />
‘‘This ensures intergenerationalequity —<br />
afterall, the next generationisabeneficiary.’’<br />
Borrowing allows for rates smoothing and<br />
ensures rate increasesare lower and ‘‘aren’t<br />
so unsympathetic to communities already<br />
finding toughtimes’’, he says.<br />
‘‘At the moment borrowing is the right move.<br />
Interestratesare remarkably low, and the<br />
necessary work can be undertaken without<br />
significantly burdening householdsalready<br />
strugglingduring Covid19.’’<br />
Continued Page 2<br />
Lessons from the humble spud<br />
Mayoral victory ... Spud competition organiser, Ginny Macfarlane, counts Hurunui Mayor<br />
Marie Black’s potatoes grown in abucket as part of acompetition. Mrs Black, centre, and her<br />
husband, Dave, look on.<br />
PHOTO: ROBYNBRISTOW<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
Delegation is the keyto<br />
growing agood crop of<br />
spuds,according to Hurunui<br />
Mayor Marie Black.<br />
Mrs Blackwas one of<br />
many enjoying the<br />
camaraderieatthe Amuri<br />
Community Fun Day at<br />
RotherhamonSunday.<br />
Her shore of 14 Ilam<br />
Hardy spudsinabucketwas<br />
the winner. But she had to<br />
concede she had delegated<br />
much of the responsibility,<br />
as husband Dave looked on<br />
with keen interest.<br />
Cr Nicky Anderson, on the<br />
other hand, admitted she<br />
had alot to learn, after her<br />
bucketyieldednothing but a<br />
rotting mess.<br />
She says she willlearn<br />
from her mistakes and come<br />
back stronger and more<br />
competitive next year. Not<br />
using pig manure, and a<br />
drier medium, will be high<br />
on her list.<br />
The Farmlandssupported<br />
competition wasthe<br />
brainchild of Ginny<br />
Macfarlane.<br />
It was part of apopular<br />
day, organised by the Amuri<br />
A&P Show committee and<br />
community groupsto<br />
replace their annual show,<br />
cancelled after the region<br />
temporarily moved to Covid<br />
alert level 2.<br />
The day attracted agreat<br />
crowd,rewarding the<br />
committee’s optimismthat<br />
the alert levelwould drop to<br />
1intime,allowing the event<br />
to go ahead.<br />
There were eggandspoon<br />
races,sack races, decorated<br />
bike competitions, tugofwar<br />
contests, aterrier race,<br />
and events forpet dogs.<br />
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Artisan’sbuns on top again<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
Acourier messup almost foiled<br />
Artisan by Rangiora Bakery’s<br />
winning entry in the Great New<br />
Zealand Hot Cross Bun<br />
competition reaching its<br />
destination.<br />
But bakerystaffer Tania<br />
Browncame to the rescue,<br />
offering to deliver the buns to<br />
Dunedinfor judging on her way<br />
to Invercargill.<br />
She arrived with 30 minutes to<br />
spare, gavethe box akiss, and<br />
continued on her journey.<br />
The bakerythen heard<br />
nothing, and thoughtthe worst.<br />
OperationsmanagerMarcus<br />
Braunsaid they weresurprised<br />
when acrew turneduplate last<br />
week withthe president of the<br />
Baking Industry Association of<br />
New Zealand, Kevin Gilbert, to<br />
announce the bakery had won.<br />
Marcus says Tania’s effort in<br />
delivering the entry earnedher<br />
asmallaward in recognition of<br />
her efforts, which allowedthe<br />
bakery to take outthe prize for<br />
the second year in arow.<br />
Marcus, who developed the<br />
recipe, says it is amatterof<br />
gettingthe right balance of<br />
spices, dried fruits macerated in<br />
orange juice, and zest.<br />
Breadbaker ShaneHancox<br />
honedthe recipe, and did alot<br />
of test baking before suggesting<br />
the addition of some of the<br />
bakery’s secret glazetothe fruit,<br />
whichgave the bun an edge.<br />
Staffthen gavethem the taste<br />
test,which ledtomore refining,<br />
until, after threeweeks,the<br />
buns werecompetitionready.<br />
Marcus says the winhas given<br />
the production staffof130 ashot<br />
in the arm,asafter last year’s<br />
win, the country went into<br />
lockdown soon after, meaning<br />
the bakery was unabletoreap<br />
the rewards.<br />
People had beentravelling<br />
from Timaruand Ashburton and<br />
buying astashofbuns, taking<br />
them home and divvying them<br />
up, says Marcus. But lockdown<br />
put the brakes on sales.<br />
This year, the bakery can<br />
hardly keep up with demand.On<br />
the first day, 600 packetsofsix<br />
were baked andsold.<br />
Production was stepped up for<br />
the weekend.<br />
‘‘We havebeen inundated<br />
with messagesand texts from<br />
people wanting to know how to<br />
get hold of some buns,’’Marcus<br />
says.<br />
Chance for asay on plans<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s draft longterm<br />
plan <strong>2021</strong> to 2031 has been released<br />
for community feedback.<br />
It contains two options for<br />
consultation, both proposing anotable<br />
increase in activity and the funding<br />
required to deliver it.<br />
Option one proposes work costing<br />
$246.54 million —about $46m more than<br />
this year financial year. It would mean<br />
an average increase of $136 per rateable<br />
property.<br />
It includes provision to accelerate key<br />
projects, including public transport and<br />
the Government’s essential freshwater<br />
package.<br />
ECan says $143m of the amount would<br />
be funded by rates, with the rest made<br />
up of government grants and userpays<br />
charges.<br />
Option two represents work costing<br />
$240.19m —about $40m more than this<br />
year —for an average increase of $<strong>11</strong>0<br />
per rateable property.<br />
Compared to the first option, some<br />
projects will be delayed, scaled back or<br />
not proposed to be funded. Of that,<br />
$135m would be ratefunded, with the<br />
rest made up of government grants and<br />
userpays charges.<br />
Chairwoman Jenny Hughey said at an<br />
ECan council meeting that the proposals<br />
to increase activity and accelerate<br />
environmental outcomes across the<br />
region is to address issues such as<br />
climate change, natural hazards, water<br />
quality and biodiversity.<br />
No decision will be made on the final<br />
Championbuns ... Shane Hancox, left, headbread baker at<br />
Artisan by Rangiora Bakery,holdsafreshly bakedbatch of hot<br />
crossbuns alongsideoperations manager Marcus Braun, who<br />
is holding the trophy.<br />
Mayors<br />
concerned<br />
From Page 1<br />
While her council has yet to discuss<br />
ECan’s proposed rates rise, Hurunui<br />
Mayor Marie Blacksays she agreeswith<br />
Mr Gordon’s comments.<br />
‘‘We need to be mindful of the impact<br />
on the mum and dad ratepayerswho<br />
bear the bruntofthese decisions.<br />
‘‘It certainly begs the question of why<br />
you would have such asignificant<br />
increase when we are coming out of<br />
austerity, withthe overall impact of<br />
Covid still unknown.’’<br />
Kaikoura Mayor Craig Mackle said he<br />
would like asimilar ratesrise to get<br />
through the projectshis district needs,<br />
but he realises there would not be the<br />
support.Now is not the time to burden<br />
ratepayers, he says.<br />
As all three districtcouncils collect<br />
ECan’s rates as part of theirrates<br />
demand,there is aconcern the rates rise<br />
will reflect on them.<br />
‘‘We are not lookingforward to those<br />
big rate numbers coming up on our rates<br />
bill, so it’s up to the community to have<br />
their say, which is their right,’’Mrs Black<br />
said.<br />
The Waimakariri District Council is<br />
proposing arates rise this year of 3.95%,<br />
while Hurunui is proposing 8.49%.<br />
The Kaikoura District Council has only<br />
just begunwork on its Long Term Plan.<br />
ECan’s draft Long Term Plan is<br />
availableonlinefor submissions by<br />
visitinghaveyoursay.ecan.govt.nz.<br />
Fun day abig hit with Amuri residents<br />
From Page 1<br />
Horseriders turnedout in<br />
forcefor aday of competing<br />
afterthe cancellation of the<br />
Amurishow and other blows,<br />
including the lossofthe<br />
Horseofthe Year Show.<br />
Sheepalso featured, along<br />
LongTerm Plan until after the council<br />
has received and reviewed submissions<br />
from the community, including hearing<br />
inperson from those who want to speak<br />
in support of their submission.<br />
The percentage increase in rates that<br />
is attached to each of the proposed<br />
options (24.5% for Option 1and 18% for<br />
Option 2) refers to the percentage<br />
increase in the total amount paid to the<br />
council in rates.<br />
Not every ratepayer will see this on<br />
their bill, ECan says.<br />
To help illustrate what different<br />
ratepayers will pay, ECan has anew tool,<br />
ratescalculator.ecan.govt.nz, where<br />
people can enter their address and see<br />
what each option will do to the dollar to<br />
be paid.<br />
The existing rates ‘‘bubble’’ tool will<br />
give the breakdown of income —that is,<br />
how much are rates, grants and userpays<br />
—for each portfolio, programme<br />
and project proposed. This can be found<br />
at rates.ecan.govt.nz.<br />
For more information on the draft<br />
LongTerm Plan and to make a<br />
submission, members of the community<br />
should go to haveyoursay.ecan.govt.nz/<br />
ltp, where the consultation documents<br />
can be found and where there is access<br />
to the two rates tools.<br />
An online submission form is available<br />
on the page.<br />
Public consultation on the plan runs<br />
from <strong>March</strong> 8toApril <strong>11</strong>.<br />
Hearings are scheduled for April 27,<br />
April 28 and May 4.<br />
It will be adopted on June 17, and<br />
become effective from July 1.<br />
with anew shepherd’scontest<br />
aimedatshowcasingand<br />
recognising the important<br />
contributionshepherds make<br />
on <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> farms.<br />
Steerand calf riding, and<br />
barrel racing,were well<br />
supported.<br />
Woodchopping and<br />
shearing went aheadas<br />
planned on the Saturday, with<br />
careful managementofthe<br />
numbers gathered.<br />
Show president Don<br />
McLean was justifiably proud<br />
of what had been salvaged<br />
from the show. He saysthe<br />
Amuricommunity is well<br />
usedtolooking after itself,<br />
and it was not going to let a<br />
little bit of Covid get in the<br />
way of agreat time.<br />
Likethe annual show, it<br />
provided agreat opportunity<br />
to catch up withfriends and<br />
neighbours.<br />
Pictures, page44
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Felicity loves brigade spirit<br />
By SHELLEY TOPP<br />
An interest in helping her community<br />
has led volunteer firefighter Felicity<br />
Lang to agroundbreaking role.<br />
The young mother of two is about to<br />
become the Waipara Volunteer Fire<br />
Brigade’s first senior woman firefighter.<br />
She has passed all the senior firefighters’<br />
course requirements and is<br />
now completing aconsolidation period<br />
before being promoted to her new rank<br />
in about two months.<br />
‘‘Growing up in asmall community, I<br />
always thought about giving back and<br />
being part of the community,’’ Felicity<br />
says.<br />
She enjoys having the skills and<br />
knowledge to be able to help people in<br />
the community when it is needed.<br />
Felicity began volunteering as a<br />
firefighter about 12 years ago in Hanmer<br />
Springs, where she grew up, but after 12<br />
months at the Hanmer Springs<br />
Volunteer Fire Brigade she moved to<br />
Waipara to be with her husband, Mike<br />
Lang.<br />
The couple run adairy support and<br />
stud sheep farm, and have family living<br />
in the area.<br />
The farm is also close to Amberley<br />
and, initially, Felicity considered<br />
joining the Amberley Volunteer Fire<br />
Brigade.<br />
‘‘It was quite ahard decision to choose<br />
which brigade to join when Imoved<br />
down here,’’ she says.<br />
She eventually chose the Waipara<br />
brigade because it was closer to the farm<br />
and also had more of asmall community<br />
feel.<br />
‘‘There is areally good bunch of<br />
people in this brigade,’’ Felicity says.<br />
‘‘We all work together as ateam really<br />
well.’’<br />
Felicity also has great support from<br />
her family for the volunteer work she<br />
does.<br />
Her children, Adele, aged 6, and<br />
George, 4, think it is pretty cool that<br />
their mum is afirefighter.<br />
The Waipara brigade has 22<br />
volunteers, including another woman,<br />
Anne Carter.<br />
Chief fire officer Paul Harris says<br />
women now play abig role nationwide in<br />
No elevated lead levels found in water<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
Precautionaryscreening has confirmed<br />
that Waimakariri does not haveelevated<br />
lead levels in its drinkingwater supplies.<br />
Testing was undertakenafterlead<br />
contaminationwas identified in water<br />
supplies in Otago in early February.<br />
The sourceofthe contamination in<br />
Otagoremainsunder investigation.<br />
3<br />
Groundbreaking role ... Felicity Lang is about to become the first senior woman firefighter<br />
in the Waipara Volunteer Fire Brigade.<br />
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP<br />
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‘‘Firefighting is avery small part of<br />
To giveresidents confidence in the<br />
qualityofthe Waimakariri District<br />
Council’s supplied water,staff assessed<br />
the council’s supplies, taking 35 samples<br />
from across the district in midFebruary.<br />
The resultsshowed no elevated<br />
amountsoflead or otherconcerning<br />
contaminants.<br />
The riskprofile for council’s supplies is<br />
deemed to be very low because of the low<br />
what we do these days. Women don’t<br />
have the brute strength of male<br />
firefighters but they bring other skills<br />
and together we make agreat team.’’<br />
number of metalpipesand joints across<br />
the district.<br />
But it was thoughtsensible to<br />
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Thislatesttesting builds on previous<br />
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Waimakariri’s drinking water<br />
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Positives seen<br />
in roading plan<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
Thereare plenty of positives<br />
for the Waimakariri districtin<br />
ajustreleased draftofamajor<br />
roading plan, despite the<br />
Woodend Bypassbeing<br />
overlooked,again.<br />
Waimakariri Mayor Dan<br />
Gordon welcomed the<br />
inclusion of LinesideRoad and<br />
Skew Bridgeinthe draft<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> RegionalLand<br />
Transport Plan <strong>2021</strong>/31 plan,<br />
whichstill needstobesigned<br />
off by the New Zealand<br />
Transport Agency.<br />
But he expressed<br />
disappointmentthat the<br />
Woodend Bypassisdeemed<br />
not to meet thenational<br />
frameworkfor funding<br />
priorities. ‘‘It’s an important<br />
project for Waimakariri and<br />
we havemade asubmission to<br />
say thatitshould be included,’’<br />
Mr Gordon says.<br />
Waimakariri MP Matt<br />
Doocey has also expressed his<br />
concernsatthe exclusion of<br />
the WoodendBypassand<br />
called on residentstomake a<br />
submission beforethey closed<br />
last week.<br />
The Woodend Bypass is<br />
included as an ‘‘on the<br />
horizon’’project, with the draft<br />
plan notingthat trafficvolumes<br />
are expected to double over<br />
the next 30 years because of a<br />
rise in longdistance traffic<br />
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improve road safety,<br />
accessibility and liveability of<br />
Woodendresidents, and<br />
improve connectivity for<br />
residents and businesses in<br />
Woodend, Pegasus,Kaiapoi<br />
and other localcommunities.<br />
The draftplan allocates<br />
$16.64 million for work on<br />
Lineside Road,$<strong>11</strong>m towards<br />
the proposed upgrade of Skew<br />
Bridge at Silverstream,<br />
Kaiapoi, and $6.4mfor extra<br />
scoping work on State Highway<br />
1from AshleytoBelfast.<br />
Mr Gordonwill also be<br />
followinguponother proposed<br />
safety initiativesfor Woodend<br />
and expectstoget an indication<br />
of the likelytimeframe<br />
at the nextregional transport<br />
committeemeetinginMay.<br />
Crossing signals were<br />
installedoutside Woodend<br />
School in timefor the start of<br />
the new schoolyear.<br />
‘‘It’s greattofinallysee the<br />
lights at the school,but there<br />
are otherinitiatives alongthat<br />
corridor that were consulted<br />
on but we haven’t seen that<br />
commitment,’’MrGordonsays.<br />
‘‘What I’m advised is thatthe<br />
Woodendsafety initiatives<br />
comeunder the ‘low cost,low<br />
riskprojects’ category, which<br />
are less than $2m and I’ve been<br />
assured thatthosesafety<br />
improvements are included.’’<br />
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Cricket gear ... Kaiapoi <strong>North</strong> School students and principal<br />
Jason Miles show off their new gear.<br />
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School'scricket boost<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
Cricket at Kaiapoi <strong>North</strong><br />
School has received aboost<br />
thanks to new gearand balls<br />
made possible through an<br />
ANZ grant.<br />
ANZ’scricket grant<br />
programme givescricket<br />
players,teams, schools and<br />
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Kaiapoi <strong>North</strong> principal<br />
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Work resumes on Kaikoura hotel<br />
Workhas resumed on the<br />
new Sudima Hotelin<br />
Kaikoura,which is expected<br />
to openlaterthisyear.<br />
Constructionstalledin<br />
April last yearbecauseof<br />
Covid19 and itsimpact on<br />
the tourism industry.<br />
The restartofthe $35<br />
million project, developed by<br />
KirkRobertsConsulting,will<br />
be awelcome boost to the<br />
tourist town’seconomyasit<br />
continues to recover fromthe<br />
2016earthquake andthe<br />
impact of thepandemic.<br />
The 120room,4.5 starrated<br />
waterfront hotelis<br />
expected to bringmore<br />
domestic touriststothe area,<br />
withanestimated 70,000<br />
additional newvisitors<br />
coming to town annually.<br />
The stateofthe art hotel<br />
willalsoprovide jobs for<br />
about 60 staff, who will be<br />
employedlocally.<br />
KirkRobertsChristchurch<br />
regionalmanager NikGeorge<br />
saysitisexciting to see work<br />
restart after theprojectwas<br />
putonholdbecauseofthe<br />
lossofthe international<br />
tourism marketwhen Covid<br />
19 hit.<br />
“We decided to push out<br />
the dateofcompletion,and<br />
we expectthe hotel to be<br />
open beforethe end of the<br />
year.”<br />
KaikouraMayorCraig<br />
Macklesaysthe push to<br />
finish theSudima shows<br />
confidenceinKaikoura’s<br />
future. ‘‘Itisthe first major<br />
Building resumes ... Construction workers have returned to the Sudima Hotel.<br />
stepintaking our district to<br />
the nextlevel.”<br />
Te RunangaoKaikoura<br />
Ltd managing director<br />
RawiriManawatu saysitis<br />
pleasing to seethe<br />
resumption of construction.<br />
He saysheislooking<br />
forwardtothe employment<br />
and economic benefitsitwill<br />
provide for the community.<br />
KirkRobertsConsulting is<br />
alsoworkingwithTe<br />
Runanga oKaikoura to<br />
integratethe new hotel into<br />
the story beingtold in art<br />
installations alongthe<br />
highway on Kaikoura’s<br />
coastline.<br />
NEWS<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
PHOTO: FILE<br />
Progress again ... An artist’s impression of the new Sudima<br />
Hotel in Kaikoura.<br />
IMAGE: SUPPLIED<br />
5<br />
Real estate<br />
riding wave<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
The real estate industry has fared well in<br />
the Waimakariri District, according to<br />
the latest Infometrics quarterly<br />
economic report.<br />
Salesjumped 9.4 percent in the year<br />
endedDecember 2020,while<br />
Waimakaririhouseprices grew 8.6% in<br />
the sameperiod.<br />
Stuart Morris, owner of Ray White<br />
Rangiora Morris &CoReal Estate, says<br />
his sales teamisworkingflat out.<br />
“The real estate market has been one<br />
of the more fortunate industries that has<br />
rebounded since last year’s Covid19<br />
lockdown in an unexpectedly busy<br />
fashion to date.<br />
‘‘Acrossthe country demand is<br />
outweighing supply,fuelled by<br />
historically low interest rates.”<br />
He says interest in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
property is now coming from across<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>and the <strong>North</strong>Island.<br />
Buyers were realising the comparative<br />
affordability of housing in the<br />
WaimakaririDistrict compared to other<br />
partsofthe country.<br />
Enterprise <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> business<br />
development manager Miles Daltonsays<br />
the Infometric report is pleasing.<br />
“While some businessesin<br />
Waimakariricontinue to do it tough,<br />
overall —giventhe yearour business<br />
communityhas had —this report really<br />
highlights the resilience and strengthof<br />
our localbusiness operators and the fact<br />
that the Waimakariri District continues<br />
to be an attractive place to live, workand<br />
do business.”<br />
It showedthe district’s economy had<br />
largely shunned any lingering effect from<br />
the Covid19 lockdown, with retailalso<br />
doingwell alongside realestate.
OPINION AND NEWS<br />
6 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
KAIKŌURA VIEWS<br />
MAYOR CRAIG MACKLE<br />
Show was fantastic<br />
day for community<br />
Ireally enjoyed the KaikouraA&P Show<br />
held recentlyatSouth Bay.<br />
The standard of the trade stalls was<br />
impressive. Everyone could find<br />
something of interest there,from<br />
religious talksthrough to farm<br />
equipment.<br />
Apersonal highlight was judging the<br />
trade stallswith show president Colin<br />
Nimmo and checking out the incredible<br />
array of retrofittedbikes that were on<br />
displayand available for riding.<br />
Thankstothe people who volunteered<br />
their time to organise the show, those<br />
who helped on the day, and everyonewho<br />
attendedthis great community event.<br />
Irecently attendedaFreightTour<br />
organised by the Mayoral Forum in<br />
Christchurch. This was afascinating<br />
insightinto the issues facing the freight<br />
businessinNew Zealand. The tour<br />
involved everything from trucks and rail,<br />
through to shipping, inland ports, and<br />
airports. It’s always good to see how much<br />
work goesonbehind the scenes, making<br />
sure that the right things arrive, in the<br />
right place, at the right time.<br />
You’re goingtohear alot about the<br />
Long Term Plan (LTP) in the next few<br />
months. The council is meeting regularly<br />
to review the numbers and look at the<br />
services and projects that are proposed<br />
over the next 10 years.The team at the<br />
council is busy with this, and many<br />
councillorsare doing four times what<br />
they normally would, depending on what<br />
community groups and/or boards they<br />
represent.<br />
The LTP is afine balancing act<br />
between what we would like to do for the<br />
district and what we can afford.<br />
Some key jobs we are likelyto<br />
prioritiseare amajor road resealing<br />
programme (addressing abacklog that<br />
has built up since 2010), the introduction<br />
of arubbishcollection service in the<br />
urbanregion, and an overdue review of<br />
the District Plan.<br />
At this stage, formalconsultation on the<br />
LTP is scheduled for late May/June. We<br />
have afair bit of work to do before then,<br />
but we will keep you updated along the<br />
way.<br />
Keep an eye out for the America’s Cup<br />
fan zone in town.<br />
The KaikouraDistrict Councilis<br />
hosting one of the fan zones being set up<br />
in locations throughout New Zealand.<br />
These free events are for the whole<br />
family.<br />
Times and locations will be advertised<br />
through Facebook and on the Civic<br />
Centre noticeboard.<br />
See you out there.<br />
Culturalidentity... Kaiapoi High School students havebeen practisingaheadofthe school’s<br />
debutat<strong>Canterbury</strong> Polyfest on Saturday, ledbySelina Pesefea, centre.<br />
PHOTO: DAVIDHILL<br />
Students bound for Polyfest<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
Maoriand Pasifika students have joined<br />
forces so Kaiapoi High School can take part<br />
in <strong>Canterbury</strong> Polyfest forthe first time.<br />
Teacher Danna Robson wouldnormally<br />
be busypreparing theschool’s kapa haka<br />
team for the <strong>Canterbury</strong> regional<br />
secondary schools kapa haka competition,<br />
beingheld in Christchurch later thisyear.<br />
Instead,she found herself learning about<br />
Pacific Islandculture as students have<br />
been practising in earnest for Polyfest.<br />
Head girl Charlie Wickssays the Maori<br />
students made adeal with the Pasifika<br />
students at lastyear’s inaugural Maoriand<br />
Pasifika cultural awards evening.<br />
‘‘We agreed thatthe kapahaka kids<br />
woulddoPolyfest if the Pasifika kidsdo<br />
kapa haka.Itmeans that as aMaori I’m<br />
learningabout Samoan culture, which is<br />
similar, and the Pasifika kidswill learn<br />
aboutMaori culture, whichisreally cool.’’<br />
The Polyfest teamcomprises 10 Fijians,<br />
sevenSamoans, three Cook Islanders,two<br />
Tongans,aSolomon Islander and 10 Maori.<br />
‘‘This group has got so many different<br />
culturesand we’reall from big families<br />
who are coming along to supportus, so we<br />
hope to blowaway the other schoolswho<br />
have neverheard of us,’’ Charlie says.<br />
Year 12 students SelinaPesefea and<br />
Onge Junior Lafulafu have taken the lead<br />
in teaching students someoftheirSamoan<br />
culture.<br />
‘‘It’s not an easy job, but our teachers<br />
made it way easier,’’Selina says.<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> Polyfest is being heldin<br />
Christchurch and is subject to the region<br />
remainingatalert level 1.<br />
The school’s Level 3Maori Tikanga class<br />
is organising ahangiand fried bread<br />
tomorrow (Friday), withtickets, at $10,<br />
available through the school office.<br />
Racecourse quarry proposal may be acase of putting the cart before the horse<br />
Dear Editor,<br />
Inote that neitherthe<br />
Rangiora Harness Clubnor the<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> Jockey Clubhave<br />
authoritytoallow aquarry at<br />
theirRangioravenue.<br />
The RacingIndustry Act 2020,<br />
section 21, confirms this.<br />
Written approval of the<br />
respective racingcodesis<br />
required first. So,can the codes<br />
give permission? Isuspect this<br />
is dependentonnavigatingthe<br />
following:<br />
Showing reason for<br />
overriding section 21. The<br />
legislation is in place to enable<br />
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR<br />
the rationalisation of the<br />
industry following a2018<br />
review.<br />
Provingthey can meet health<br />
and safety, animal welfare, and<br />
community consultation<br />
requirementsunder the Act.<br />
Confirming agreed future<br />
venue plans. The harnesscode<br />
hasn’t even established its<br />
criteria for these yet.<br />
Demonstrating an encumbrance<br />
on its land for 15 years is<br />
viable in its fraught state.<br />
This situation is a“cartbefore<br />
the horse”. Not appropriate at a<br />
racecourse!<br />
Yours,<br />
JulieLamplugh,<br />
Rangiora<br />
No authority<br />
Dear Editor,<br />
At apublic meetingon<br />
February 23, thatIunderstand<br />
the <strong>Canterbury</strong>JockeyClub and<br />
the Rangiora Harness Racing<br />
Club were both invited to but did<br />
not attend, there was a<br />
presentation outlining that they<br />
did not havethe authorityunder<br />
the Racing Act to allow whatis<br />
proposed.<br />
Controversially, the racing<br />
industry received$72 millionof<br />
public fundinginMay 2020.<br />
Was that money well spent in<br />
aCovid19 year? Behindthe<br />
scenes,your clubs appear to be<br />
ignoring legislative<br />
requirements.<br />
Are you not concerned about<br />
the valuable ECan and<br />
Waimakariri Council resources<br />
you are wasting pursuing your<br />
agreement with Taggart Earth<br />
Moving for this quarrying<br />
activity without yet having<br />
obtained thelegalright to do so?<br />
Why are you not engaging with<br />
the community on this issue,or<br />
are you above legislative<br />
requirementsand the opinion of<br />
people whosesupportyou rely<br />
on?<br />
Yours,<br />
StephanieSchwabe,<br />
Rangiora<br />
McALPINES MITRE 10 MEGA RANGIORA -OCEAN WATCH<br />
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Mouth<br />
4:18pm 2.3 10:31pm 0.5 5:07pm 2.3 <strong>11</strong>:21pm 0.5 5:54pm 2.3<br />
6:40pm 2.3 12:32pm 0.6 7:26pm 2.2 1:16pm 0.6 8:<strong>11</strong>pm 2.2 1:59pm 0.6 8:55pm 2.2 2:42pm 0.7<br />
Amberley 3:58am 2.4 10:<strong>11</strong>am 0.5 4:48am 2.4 <strong>11</strong>:00am 0.5 5:34am 2.4 <strong>11</strong>:47am 0.5 6:19am 2.3 12:09am 0.5 7:02am 2.3 12:54am 0.6 7:46am 2.2 1:37am 0.6 8:31am 2.2 2:19am 0.7<br />
Beach<br />
4:18pm 2.3 10:31pm 0.5 5:07pm 2.3 <strong>11</strong>:21pm 0.5 5:54pm 2.3<br />
6:40pm 2.3 12:32pm 0.6 7:26pm 2.2 1:16pm 0.6 8:<strong>11</strong>pm 2.2 1:59pm 0.6 8:55pm 2.2 2:42pm 0.7<br />
4:07am 2.4 10:20am 0.5 4:57am 2.4 <strong>11</strong>:09am 0.5 5:43am 2.4 <strong>11</strong>:56am 0.5 6:28am 2.3 12:18am 0.5 7:<strong>11</strong>am 2.3 1:03am 0.6 7:55am 2.2 1:46am 0.6 8:40am 2.2 2:28am 0.7<br />
Motunau 4:27pm 2.3 10:40pm 0.5 5:16pm 2.3 <strong>11</strong>:30pm 0.5 6:03pm 2.3<br />
6:49pm 2.3 12:41pm 0.6 7:35pm 2.2 1:25pm 0.6 8:20pm 2.2 2:08pm 0.6 9:04pm 2.2 2:51pm 0.7<br />
4:09am 2.4 10:22am 0.5 4:59am 2.4 <strong>11</strong>:<strong>11</strong>am 0.5 5:45am 2.4 <strong>11</strong>:58am 0.5 6:30am 2.3 12:20am 0.5 7:13am 2.3 1:05am 0.6 7:57am 2.2 1:48am 0.6 8:42am 2.2 2:30am 0.7<br />
Gore Bay 4:29pm 2.3 10:42pm 0.5 5:18pm 2.3 <strong>11</strong>:32pm 0.5 6:05pm 2.3<br />
6:51pm 2.3 12:43pm 0.6 7:37pm 2.2 1:27pm 0.6 8:22pm 2.2 2:10pm 0.6 9:06pm 2.2 2:53pm 0.7<br />
4:00am 1.8 10:16am 0.4 4:51am 1.8 <strong>11</strong>:05am 0.5 5:40am 1.8 <strong>11</strong>:53am 0.5 6:27am 1.8 12:<strong>11</strong>am 0.5 7:13am 1.7 12:59am 0.5 7:59am 1.7 1:45am 0.5 8:45am 1.6 2:31am 0.5<br />
Kaikoura 4:20pm 1.7 10:31pm 0.4 5:10pm 1.7 <strong>11</strong>:22pm 0.4 6:00pm 1.7<br />
6:48pm 1.7 12:39pm 0.5 7:34pm 1.7 1:25pm 0.5 8:20pm 1.7 2:10pm 0.5 9:05pm 1.7 2:55pm 0.6<br />
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NEWS<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
<strong>11</strong><br />
Children’sday ahuge hit in Kaiapoi<br />
Kaiapoi’sTrousselot<br />
Parkcame alive with the<br />
sound of children<br />
laughing and squealing<br />
during playtime on their<br />
specialday.<br />
LastSunday’s event,<br />
heldtocelebrate<br />
Children’s Day,was<br />
organisedbyTianaWills<br />
of Kaiapoi’s Reflections<br />
Community Trust. It was<br />
openedbyWaimakariri<br />
DistrictMayor Dan<br />
Gordon.<br />
Tiana said she was<br />
thrilled thatSunday’s<br />
event wentahead after an<br />
anxious wait to see if the<br />
level 2Covid19<br />
restrictions wouldbe<br />
reduced in time.<br />
‘‘It was an awesome<br />
event.Itwas really<br />
lovely,’’ she said.<br />
‘‘It is aday set aside in<br />
many countries around<br />
the worldtocelebrate,<br />
nurture and treasure our<br />
children,promotingfive<br />
important messages:<br />
Givingtime, praise and<br />
encouragement, listening<br />
and talking, love and<br />
affectionand new<br />
experiences.’’<br />
Gocart fun ... Khaleesi McDonaldRush, aged 3, of<br />
Christchurch, enjoys Children’s Day in Kaiapoi.<br />
Father and son ... Ryan Loader, aged <strong>11</strong>, of Christchurch, with his father,<br />
Glen, who is amember of Christchurch’s True Life Characters Group. He<br />
was Pokemon character Pikachu during Children’s Day. PHOTOS: SHELLEY TOPP<br />
Jumping for joy ... Chloe Green, aged 10,<br />
of Kaiapoi, enjoys herself on the air track.<br />
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ITHINK IMAY BE HARD OF<br />
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Purring pair star in new book<br />
By SHELLEY TOPP<br />
Two funloving cats,owned by an earlychildhood<br />
teacher who grew up in Kaiapoi, arethe subjectofanew<br />
children’s book. Shadow andWillow —The MouseHunt,<br />
written and published by Shannon Barker, is the first in<br />
aplanned series of seven books about her muchloved,<br />
pampered cats, Shadow and Willow.<br />
Shannon, who lives in Christchurchbut plans to<br />
eventually returntoKaiapoi to live, has beenanearly<br />
childhood teacher for almosteightyears.<br />
She has alwaysenjoyed writing and says it was a<br />
spontaneousdecision to write achildren’s book.<br />
‘‘I just sat downand wrote it in about an hour on my<br />
phone,’’she says.<br />
‘‘The rhyming wasthe hardest part, but Ireally enjoy<br />
children’s booksthat rhymesoIknew this was something<br />
Iwanted to do.’’<br />
Finding an illustrator was also difficult.<br />
‘‘There wereacouple of people Itried first, but they<br />
fellthrough.<br />
‘‘Eventually, Iwas told about awebsite wherepeople<br />
can advertise for illustratorsand Itried this out,’’<br />
Shannon says.<br />
She liked Elena Dubova’s work and endingup<br />
choosingher to illustrate the book, whichwas printed by<br />
Christchurch Blueprint Ltd.<br />
Shannon has already written threemore booksand is<br />
eventually hopingtofind apublisher for them.<br />
In the meantime, she has aChristmas book she would<br />
lovetoreleasethisyear,but firstneeds to sell all copies<br />
of Shadow and Willow —The Mouse Hunt to fundthe next<br />
book.<br />
Elena has illustratedall of the books.<br />
‘‘I reallylike her illustrations,’’ Shannon says. ‘‘She has<br />
beengreat to work withand has illustrated all four of my<br />
books so far.<br />
‘‘Wehave discussed the next books in the series.I<br />
really wanted to work with someone that would illustrate<br />
the whole series.’’<br />
One dollar fromeverypurchase of Shadow and Willow<br />
—The MouseHunt will be donatedtothe Bowel and<br />
Liver Trust to go towardsresearch for Crohnsand<br />
irritable bowel research.<br />
Shannon decided to do this because many of her<br />
family members haveeither Crohn’sdisease or irritable<br />
bowel disease.<br />
Her book can be bought at <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> Books in<br />
Rangiora, Kaiapoi Paper Plus, Rangiora Shoe Lines,<br />
Wee KiwiKidz Rangiora,Piccadilly BooksinAvonhead,<br />
Lavain<strong>North</strong>lands,PaperPlus Barrington, Paper Plus<br />
Blenheim,PaperPlus Kaikoura, Encounter Kaikoura,<br />
Little Rock Kaikouraand Kitz DesigninWanaka.<br />
People can alsobuy it directly from Shannonvia her<br />
Facebook page, Shadowand Willow—Children’s Books.<br />
All in the family ... Shannon Barker with her cats Shadow, left, and<br />
Willow, who feature in anew children’s book Shannon has written, titled<br />
Shadow and Willow —The Mouse Hunt.<br />
PHOTO: JORDAN MILLS<br />
NEWS<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
13<br />
Buskers in<br />
new festival<br />
By DAVIDHILL<br />
Abuskersfestival is coming to Kaiapoi.<br />
The Kaiapoi Promotions Association<br />
(KPA)isplanning the event for October,<br />
as it looks to bring more iconic events to<br />
the river town alongside the Christmas<br />
Carnival and the River Carnival.<br />
KPA business manager MartynCook<br />
says the event is set to attractmany top<br />
localbuskers.<br />
‘‘We’re not expectingtoattract any<br />
international acts this year, withthe<br />
border restrictions, but we willhave a<br />
number of acts that localpeoplewill be<br />
familiar with from our other events.’’<br />
Therewill be daytime performances<br />
for families at Trousselot Park,<br />
complemented by foodstalls, while<br />
evening performances will be held in the<br />
Kaiapoi High School auditorium.<br />
KPA is watching nervously as the<br />
Waimakariri District Council considers<br />
submissions for mixedbusiness use<br />
proposalsfor the former red zone site on<br />
Hilton Street, across the road from<br />
Countdown.<br />
The site has beenusedfor the<br />
Christmas Carnival in recent years.<br />
‘‘We’re workingonthe theory that<br />
nothing will happen this year,’’MrCook<br />
says.‘‘The council has made it clear that<br />
they want to develop amarket green<br />
whichwill sit alongside amixed business<br />
use proposal,but what we don’t knowis<br />
how big thatmarketgreen space willbe.’’<br />
In the meantime, the association is<br />
exploring other options in case its<br />
preferredsite is out of action. Options<br />
include Norman Kirk Park,Murphy<br />
Park,Wyllie Park and former red zone<br />
land in Black Street.<br />
Overall, the Kaiapoi business<br />
community appears to be weathering the<br />
Covid19 uncertainty reasonably well, Mr<br />
Cook says. ‘‘Thefeedback we are getting<br />
is that everything is tracking along OK.’’<br />
He says anecdotal evidence suggests<br />
the official unemploymentrate,which is<br />
lowerthan it was 12 months ago, is not a<br />
true measureasitdoesnot include those<br />
with aspouse working, students, or those<br />
‘‘underutilised’’ in parttimeorcasual<br />
employment.<br />
IT’S IN OUR HANDS<br />
Kai roto iōtātou rikarika<br />
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Steppingupfor thefuture of our regionnow… means asking morefromall of us.<br />
Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong> needs your input intothe draft Long-Term Plan <strong>2021</strong>-31, whichoutlines the proposed actions<br />
that will help shape our region’s future. Make asubmission at haveyoursay.ecan.govt.nz/LTP.
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18 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Council finalises its<br />
water submission<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
Water reform,roading,the infrastructure<br />
stimulus programmeand Covid19 social<br />
recovery were amongthe items discussed<br />
at Jim Palmer’s final council meetinglast<br />
week.<br />
DeputyMayor NevilleAtkinsonpaid<br />
tribute to the retiring chief executive,<br />
notingthe significant role Mr Palmer had<br />
playedinhis 20 years of service.<br />
‘‘Thiscouncil has beenrunning for 32<br />
years and in that time therehave been<br />
384 standard council meetings and Jim<br />
Palmerhas attended 220 of them for his<br />
sins.’’<br />
Councillorsdebated acouncil<br />
submission to the Health Select<br />
Committee on the WaterServices Bill,<br />
which seeks clarification on chlorination<br />
exemptions and raises concerns about<br />
the status of private water suppliers.<br />
The council’s main urban water<br />
supplies in Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Oxford,<br />
Woodend and Pegasus, and some rural<br />
supplies, are able to meet the national<br />
drinking water standards without<br />
chlorination.<br />
‘‘We have statedinthe submission that<br />
we have consulted with the community in<br />
the past,and the community has made it<br />
clear that it does not want chlorination of<br />
its drinking water,’’ three waters<br />
manager KalleySimpsonsays.<br />
The council supplies drinking waterto<br />
about 80 percentofresidents in the<br />
district, while the remaining 20%<br />
receive their water from private<br />
supplies.<br />
Private water supplierswill be<br />
included in the legislation and willbe<br />
required to register withthe Crown<br />
agent,Taumata Arowai, whichisbeing<br />
establishedthis month.<br />
The council believes compliance<br />
requirements need to be proportional to<br />
scale and it is concernedabout the<br />
impactofthe legislation on private<br />
suppliers, and who is responsible for<br />
supporting these suppliers.<br />
Mr Simpsonsaid the processseemed<br />
straightforward for suppliers compliant<br />
with the drinking waterstandards,but<br />
the council understands there are<br />
several privateschemes which are not.<br />
The WaterServices Bill states that<br />
territorial authorities wouldbeobliged<br />
to step in and ‘‘take over the management<br />
of afailing private drinking water<br />
supplier’’,hesaid.<br />
Councillorsvotedtoapprove the<br />
council’s contribution of $147,000<br />
towards roadimprovements in<br />
Southbrook, including preparing the<br />
designationofland for the proposed<br />
Rangiora easternlink road.<br />
The council is hopeful of receiving a<br />
51% New Zealand Transport Agency<br />
subsidy towards the project.<br />
The proposed eastern linkisunlikely<br />
to be constructed until 2035 at the<br />
earliest, but Cr Joan Ward calledonthe<br />
project to be brought forward in abid to<br />
ease traffic congestion at Southbrook.<br />
Councillorsapproved the creationofa<br />
Cust headworks upgradetobeadded to<br />
the council’sinfrastructure projects<br />
underthe government’s stimulus<br />
funding,with $220,900 set aside.<br />
Mr Simpson reported thatmost of the<br />
contracts have been awarded, with<br />
several awardedunder budget.<br />
Funding of $70,000 was also approved<br />
from the council’s Covid19 recovery fund<br />
to allow the community team to continue<br />
to supportsocial recoveryover the next<br />
15 months.<br />
Communityteam manager Tessa<br />
Sturley saidfunding had been received<br />
from the Ministry of Social<br />
Development’s ‘‘flexiwage’’ scheme until<br />
May this year.<br />
‘‘This funding has resulted in the<br />
identificationofgaps of social service<br />
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development of awebsite that will help<br />
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‘‘We want to see thoseprojects through<br />
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our district can continue to be<br />
supported.’’<br />
To date, the funding had helped<br />
facilitate severalinitiatives, including<br />
neighbourhood barbecues over the<br />
summer, she said.<br />
Years of service honoured<br />
Efforts acknowledged... Outgoing Waimakariri DistrictCouncil chief executive Jim<br />
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council in 2001 as chief financial officer. He becamechief executive in 2004.<br />
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lockdowns on business revenue and<br />
balance sheets will becomeapparent this<br />
year,and there willbemany weird and<br />
wonderful changes in tax.<br />
Most tax changes proposed in 2020were<br />
in response to Covid. It is safe to say that<br />
in <strong>2021</strong> we may see more tax changes in<br />
relationtoCovid recovery.<br />
The Governmentmay also look for ways<br />
to generate more tax revenue as we come<br />
out of Covidwith adeficit becauseofall<br />
the extra money pumped intothe<br />
economy, and aburgeoningpublicsector.<br />
One thing we knowfor sureisthat the<br />
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changetofringe benefits tax in particular<br />
may make some employersreconsider the<br />
provisionofbenefits to employees.<br />
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remainunchanged at 28% and 33%,<br />
respectively. For now.<br />
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informationgathering powersfor trusts<br />
and other entities. This will mean trustees<br />
and beneficiariesmay have to be more<br />
cautious when it comesto(aggressive) tax<br />
planning.<br />
The Government has made it clear that<br />
it couldincreasethe trust tax rate to 39%,<br />
which InlandRevenuehas already<br />
recommended. Of course, the Government<br />
is likely to suggest that it is not anew tax,<br />
in breach of election commitments,but<br />
ratherabuttressingofthe existing 39cent<br />
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option willbetransformative.<br />
Currently, if acompany experiencesa<br />
change of ownership of 51% or greater, it<br />
cannot carry forwardits tax losses to be<br />
offset against future profits under<br />
continuityrules.<br />
The Governmentintends on passing<br />
somelegislation introducing asimilar<br />
business test. Australiaand Britain<br />
currently use atest that allows acompany<br />
to carryforward losses despite changes of<br />
ownership, provided the company carries<br />
on the same business.<br />
Thiscomes at atime where some<br />
companiesmay be lookingtoraise capital<br />
to stay afloat, and will assistinsuccession<br />
planning.Itistherefore awelcome<br />
improvement to thetax system.<br />
The low valueasset writeoffthreshold<br />
was temporarily increased to $5000 from<br />
$500because of Covid to try to increase<br />
cashflow to businesses.This is increasing<br />
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aroundexcessive and skyrocketing house<br />
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committedtonot implementingacapital<br />
gains tax so long as we have an Ardernled<br />
government.<br />
Accordingly, the brightlinerule has<br />
beeninthe spotlightpolitically (in terms of<br />
apotential extensionbeyond five years)as<br />
wellasonInlandRevenue’s radar.<br />
The IRD has recently sent letters to alot<br />
of taxpayers regarding potential<br />
undisclosed brightline income from many<br />
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In thecommunity<br />
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Passion for<br />
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Ramona and<br />
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By DAVID HILL<br />
Jimand RamonaSidey willbe<br />
hoping for secondtimelucky<br />
as theylookforwardto<br />
presidingover theHawarden<br />
A&PShowonSaturday,<strong>March</strong><br />
20.<br />
TheWaikaricouplehave<br />
returnedfor asecond yearas<br />
copresidents,afterthe 2020<br />
show wascancelled because of<br />
Covid19.<br />
TheSideyfamily’slinksto<br />
theHawarden A&P<br />
Association datebacktothe<br />
show’s originsin1907,when<br />
Mr Sidey’s greatgreatgrandfather,JamesLittle,<br />
was<br />
theassociation’sfirst show<br />
president.<br />
Mr Littleisbelieved to have<br />
developed theCorriedale<br />
sheepbreed whilemanaging<br />
Corriedale Station in <strong>North</strong><br />
Otago in the 1860s.<br />
He latermoved north to the<br />
Waikari area, laying the<br />
foundationsfor the<br />
StrathblaneCorriedaleStud,<br />
nowfarmed by Jim and<br />
Ramona.<br />
Theirsheep havewon the<br />
supreme champion wool<br />
sheepseveraltimesoverthe<br />
years at the<strong>Canterbury</strong>A&P<br />
Show.<br />
Today, the Sideys farmon<br />
thewesternoutskirts of the<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> township of<br />
Waikariwiththeir daughters<br />
Hannahand Millie,both high<br />
school students at Hurunui<br />
College.<br />
Mr Sideyalsohas twoadult<br />
children, Tom, an airforce<br />
officer,and Ella, aprimary<br />
school teacher.<br />
Thefamily runs250 stud<br />
ewes and farms cattle on their<br />
property.They are also<br />
breeding andtrainingworking<br />
dogs.<br />
Twoyears ago,MrSideysent<br />
rams to Chile, Argentina and<br />
Uruguay, and hasjudged<br />
sheep in the region.<br />
Lastyear, he was to travel to<br />
Braziland Uruguay for<br />
judging, buthis plans were<br />
thwartedbyCovid19.<br />
The Sideyshavefarmedthe<br />
Waikariproperty for13years,<br />
while Mr Sidey previously<br />
worked at GlenRock in the<br />
Rakaia Gorge, andmanaged<br />
Waitohi Hills,near Hawarden,<br />
for about 12 years before<br />
coming to Strathblane.<br />
He has alsospenttime in<br />
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An enthusiastic dogtriallist,<br />
Mr Sidey wonthe South Island<br />
drive andyardcompetition at<br />
Blenheim lastyearwithhis<br />
dog,Ace,and planstocompete<br />
at this year’s Hawardenshow.<br />
Mrs Sidey saysworking<br />
alongside herhusband on the<br />
farm ‘‘isadream come true’’,<br />
having worked as avet nurse,<br />
studied farmingand worked<br />
on farms in her homecountry<br />
of Germany and during her<br />
OE. She likes lookingafter the<br />
youngdogsand loves horses,<br />
havingbeen involved with<br />
thoroughbredsinGermany<br />
and England.<br />
The couple are alsokeen<br />
supporters of their daughters’<br />
hobbies.<br />
Hannah, aged 14,isa<br />
member of JuniorDog<br />
Training and Dogs New<br />
Zealand (formerlythe New<br />
Zealand KennelClub). She<br />
trains her border colliein<br />
obedience through the<strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>Dog TrainingClub<br />
in Rangiora,agility through<br />
the Waimakariri Dog Training<br />
Club in Mandeville, and with<br />
dad’s helponsheep.<br />
She also attendsthe annual<br />
junior dogtrainingcamps in<br />
the<strong>North</strong> andSouth Island,<br />
meeting young peoplefromall<br />
over NewZealandand<br />
learningfromvarious dog<br />
trainers fromaround the<br />
country.<br />
Millie, 13,isakeen horse<br />
rider, having had ponies from<br />
ayoung age.<br />
Herlatest project is amuchloved<br />
black pony, aformer<br />
barrel racer,who sheis<br />
training for showjumpingwith<br />
thehelpofher coach, Sam<br />
Wilson.<br />
Thecoupleurge the<br />
community to backthe show,<br />
whichthey describe as an<br />
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All the funofthe fairwill be on offer at the<br />
<strong>11</strong>4th annual Hawarden A&PShowon<br />
Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 20.<br />
The show, whichhas thecommunityat<br />
its heart, offersplentyofentertainmentin<br />
every corner of the picturesque<br />
showgrounds,somakesureyou get along<br />
and join the fun.<br />
There willbeaninflatable climbing<br />
wall, Silly Billy the clown, afacepainting<br />
fairy, asunflowersandpit,lolly scramble,<br />
rides, and plenty of sideshows forthe<br />
children.<br />
The community area will have<br />
mechanical bull rides and live music<br />
featuring country singer Sharon Miller.<br />
BradLake, representing Koaka,<br />
Original Canvasand Brothers Green, will<br />
giveapresentationinthe communityarea<br />
during the day.Hewillalso be speaking<br />
for Mainland Hemp, about hemp<br />
products.<br />
AYoung Person’s Challenge runbythe<br />
HurunuiYoung FarmersClubwilltake<br />
place in the afternoon nearthe<br />
community area.<br />
It willprovide plenty of tasks and<br />
challenges forentrants.<br />
There willbeplentyofaction in the ring<br />
all day, with pony and horseclasses, horse<br />
hunter classes andshowjumping.<br />
Around the groundstherewill be lotsto<br />
see:Sheep, poultry,horses,dogs, trade<br />
displays,vintage cars, tractors and<br />
machinery, photography, flowers,home<br />
produce, crafts, Lego, and fruit and<br />
vegetablecompetitions.<br />
An added featureisthe rodeo display in<br />
the afternoon, returning after awellsupported<br />
event at the show in 2019.<br />
Showday willend withacommunity<br />
barbecue and therewill be one finalfling<br />
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but the school’s children have enjoyed<br />
keeping cool under new shade sails in<br />
the play areas.<br />
The school pool has recently had a<br />
makeover, receiving anew liner which<br />
makes it look brand new. It has been in<br />
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To bring it all together, the senior<br />
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By DAVID HILL<br />
Localrodeoriders will be demonstrating<br />
theirskills at the Hawarden A&P Show.<br />
Hawardenfarmer and saddle bronc<br />
riderTim Costello is bringingan<br />
invitational rodeo backthe show, after it<br />
proved to be amajor hit two years ago.<br />
‘‘My parents(Tom and AnneCostello)<br />
were copresidents that year, so theyasked<br />
us to do it, and the show committeewas<br />
keen to keep it going.<br />
‘‘It provedtobehugely popular two<br />
yearsago, so hopefully we will get asimilar<br />
response.It’s good promotionfor the sport,<br />
because alot of the people thereprobably<br />
wouldn’t go out of their way to go and<br />
watcharodeo, but hopefully theywill<br />
come away withapositive viewofwhat<br />
rodeois,’’says Mr Costello, aNew Zealand<br />
RodeoCowboys Association(NZRCA)<br />
boardmember.<br />
Several <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> riders have<br />
optedtoforgonational circuit points up for<br />
grabsinthe <strong>North</strong> Island to support the<br />
Hawardenshow, while others have come<br />
out of retirement for the invitational event.<br />
Mr Costello took up rodeoin2010 and<br />
spentsix wintersfrom 2014 competing in<br />
Canada, whileriding the summercircuitin<br />
New Zealand. ‘‘It’s very different in<br />
Canada. You willbegoing to two or three<br />
or more rodeos in the sameweekend. You<br />
compete and then jump in the car and<br />
you’re off again. Here, you just go to one<br />
rodeoand spend the whole weekend<br />
there.’’<br />
Despite the busyschedules,few<br />
Canadian riders made afortune fromthe<br />
sportand the riskofacareerending injury<br />
is everpresent, justasitisinother sports.<br />
‘‘The qualityofbucking stock and riders<br />
they’ve got over there means you’ve got to<br />
be at the top of your game, otherwise it’s<br />
not worthwhile.<br />
‘‘I was justkind of putting my focus into<br />
rodeo and Ijust worked when Icould.’’<br />
When he returned homein2019, Mr<br />
Costello decided to settle backinto the<br />
family’s sheepand beef farmatHawarden.<br />
While his Friesian bulls were not used<br />
for rodeocompetitions,MrCostello does<br />
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Rodeo is not the easiest sport to get into,<br />
says Mr Costello,who got hookedafter<br />
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‘‘I didn’t really know anyone in the sport,<br />
Ijust decided it was what Iwanted to do,<br />
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you got ahardcopynewsletter.<br />
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‘‘So maybeit’s just amatter of youngguys<br />
stepping outside theircomfort zone, taking<br />
arisk and getting involved.’’<br />
The freepublic rodeo demonstration<br />
will be held later in the afternoon at the<br />
Hawarden show on Saturday,<strong>March</strong> 20.<br />
This year’s lineup featurestwo past<br />
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Culverden, fivesaddle bronc riders,<br />
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Dillon, of Cheviot. Local bull riderand<br />
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‘‘Who Let the Dogs Out and more ...’’ will<br />
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TheHawarden A&P Association show<br />
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As promised last year, dogs willbe<br />
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One competition which is sure to go<br />
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Budding photographers are<br />
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They couldcapture some livestock<br />
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Birds of afeather ... Donald Stuart has been putting on duckherding demonstrations for years.<br />
Quacker entertainmentassured<br />
Donald Stuart is adept at getting his<br />
ducksinarow.<br />
He roundsthem up with his dog, and<br />
marches them through apurposebuilt<br />
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The veteran dog trialler from Wairau<br />
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ducksin1986 to help train his puppies,<br />
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Donald recognised the entertainment<br />
the ducks and dogsprovided and took it<br />
on the road.<br />
Today, he is in demand at events,such<br />
as A&P shows, to show off his duckherding<br />
routine.<br />
Even aftermore than30years, he still<br />
hasn’t run out of ideas.<br />
His ducks march through aseries of<br />
PHOTO: FILE<br />
ramps, tunnels, bridges,seesawand<br />
even take to the slippery slope of aslide.<br />
Why ducks? Well, chickens are<br />
cluelessand geese are too big, says<br />
Donald, who will be givingdisplays<br />
throughout the show at variousspots<br />
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includingone final fling in the main<br />
ring.<br />
Hunt on for<br />
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The hunt is on for the heaviest,<br />
funkiest, grooviest and puniest<br />
pumpkins growing in the Hawarden<br />
area.<br />
There are children’s classes for<br />
all shapes and sizes, and the<br />
heaviest in both the children’s and<br />
open section will winits owner a<br />
trophy to put on the mantelpiece for<br />
the year.<br />
Marrows are also on the<br />
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this edible treat.<br />
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Passionate about passionfruit<br />
By SHELLEY TOPP<br />
Amberley’s Little Vintage Espresso Cafe<br />
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The competition, organised by the New<br />
Zealand Passionfruit Growers’<br />
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The competition aims to support<br />
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The winner will receive two trays of<br />
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their business and another for their<br />
customers.<br />
The winning cafe or restaurant will also<br />
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Facebook by using the hashtags<br />
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@Passionfruit_NZ, then getting their<br />
customers to vote by liking the image.<br />
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Most of New Zealand’s commercially<br />
Baking with passion ... Matt Rudge and<br />
Vanessa Hanna, owners of the Little Vintage<br />
Espresso Cafe in Amberley.<br />
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP<br />
grown passionfruit is exported to the<br />
United States but increased competition in<br />
that market and high airfreight costs<br />
arising from the pandemic has hampered<br />
passionfruit exports this year, which<br />
means there will be more available for the<br />
domestic market.<br />
‘‘We are working with wholesalers and<br />
encouraging consumers to try our delicious<br />
passionfruit,’’ says Rebekah Vlaanderen,<br />
president of the Passionfruit Growers’<br />
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ARTHURBURKELTD<br />
Established 1935<br />
35<br />
Beware of fishhooks in consent-free builds<br />
The list of building workthat doesnot require aconsent<br />
was expandedlast August.Kerry Walsh,the building<br />
and property managerfor the Hurunui DistrictCouncil,<br />
explainsthe changes, but warnsthere can be pitfalls.<br />
The types of building work that<br />
do not require building consent<br />
was expandedinAugust 2020 to<br />
allowlargerand more types of<br />
structurestobeconstructed<br />
without any approval from<br />
councils.<br />
However, there aresome large<br />
fishhooks with most of these<br />
builds —and, of course, the<br />
District Plan rulesstill applytoo.<br />
For example,you can now<br />
design and buildashed, garage<br />
or sleepoutupto30square<br />
metres (sq m). However,itmust<br />
be madeout of lightweight<br />
materials —that is, not concrete<br />
blocks or bricks, norcan you have<br />
aconcretetile roof.<br />
Sleepouts cannot contain any<br />
sanitaryfixtures or fittings<br />
(basins,showers, baths,toilets,<br />
kitchens, kitchenettes etc), and<br />
they are allowedonly on a<br />
section thathas ahouse.<br />
Another new exemption allows<br />
for unconsentedhay barns up to<br />
<strong>11</strong>0 sq m. These can be built as<br />
long as they are in arural zone<br />
and on asite with wind speeds<br />
that don’t exceed44metres per<br />
second (a “high wind zone”).<br />
Even though this soundsgood, in<br />
realitymost of the Hurunui<br />
district and someofthe<br />
Waimakariri are rated higher.<br />
Carports can now be built up to<br />
40 sq mifthey havebeen<br />
engineerdesigned or are<br />
designed and built by alicensed<br />
building practitioner.<br />
The good news is that you can<br />
still design and build a20sqm<br />
carportentirely yourself.<br />
Outdoor coveredspacesare<br />
verypopularatthe moment, and<br />
as long as they are connected to<br />
yourhouse thenyou can build<br />
one of these up to 20 sq m.<br />
If you use aLBP designer and<br />
LBP builderyou can thengoup<br />
to 30 sq m.<br />
And if you would likean<br />
outdoorfire or pizza oven, these<br />
willnot require consentaslong<br />
as they are not connected to a<br />
wallorroof, are1maway from<br />
the house,and the smoke doesn’t<br />
annoy the neighbours.<br />
Bridges for private use that are<br />
entirely on privateland no longer<br />
require aconsent —aslong as<br />
theydon’tspan more than 6m<br />
and are no higher than 3m.<br />
There are also several rather<br />
obscureexemptions that are<br />
new,including water bladders,<br />
groundmountedsolar arrays,<br />
ground moisture barriers,<br />
structures supporting water<br />
pipes and temporary storage<br />
stacks, to name afew.<br />
It is important to remember<br />
thatbuildings that don’t require<br />
Popular projects ... Outdoor covered spaces up to 20 sq mare exempt as long as they are connected to<br />
your house.<br />
PHOTO: NZ GOVT<br />
consent generally need to be at<br />
least their own height from the<br />
boundary and residence, so if the<br />
shed is 3m highthen it must be<br />
3m from the boundary or<br />
residential accommodation, plus<br />
any requirements that may be in<br />
the Hurunui or Waimakariri<br />
district plans.<br />
If youwant to save yourself a<br />
whole lot of grief, then someof<br />
the things to avoid include<br />
building too close to the<br />
boundary,constructingwithin a<br />
recession plane, exceedingthe<br />
maximum site coverage, building<br />
over an easement or council<br />
drains, or on someone else’s land.<br />
It is also important to<br />
remember that any building work<br />
that does not require aconsent<br />
stillhas to comply with the<br />
building code, meaning that the<br />
construction still needstobe<br />
abovethe minimumstandard. It<br />
pays to do your research.<br />
The Hurunui District Building<br />
team has recently been meeting<br />
real estateagents fromall around<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> to adviseofthese<br />
new exemptions. They all say it is<br />
getting toughertosell ahouse<br />
due to illegal or noncomplying<br />
building work.<br />
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From Page 35<br />
It really does pay to get it<br />
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Most prospective buyers<br />
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inspection before buying a<br />
house. If these pick up that<br />
certain building work was<br />
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The usual way to fix up<br />
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council prior to starting any<br />
building work to ensure you<br />
have it right.<br />
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building officers who are<br />
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you can Google “exempted<br />
building work” to read it for<br />
yourself (but awarning; it’s a<br />
rather large and complicated<br />
document).<br />
The council processes<br />
quite afew Certificate of<br />
Acceptances where owners<br />
have carried out work<br />
without the required<br />
consents and now have to<br />
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required to remove the<br />
structure).<br />
We find with almost every<br />
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PHOTO:SUPPLIED<br />
to do your research and to ask<br />
people in the know how to<br />
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Council building officers<br />
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They would much rather do<br />
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In summary, these new<br />
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for some DIY projects but<br />
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Exempted work<br />
Sleepouts up to 30 sq m.<br />
Haysheds up to <strong>11</strong>0 sq m.<br />
Bridges up to 6m span.<br />
Covered outdoor areas up<br />
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Builders face atight, hot market<br />
Value your skills, price yourself well<br />
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PHOTO: SUPPLIED<br />
just over threequarters of all building<br />
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Use clean water, with no clay or<br />
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General principles<br />
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6. Use multiple herbicide mechanisms of<br />
action that are effective against the most<br />
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7. Apply the labelled herbicide rate at<br />
recommended weed sizes.<br />
8. Emphasise growingpractices that<br />
suppress weeds by using crop<br />
competitiveness.<br />
9. Use mechanical and biological<br />
management practices where<br />
appropriate.<br />
10. Preventwithinpaddock and paddocktopaddock<br />
movement of weedseed or<br />
vegetativepropagules.<br />
<strong>11</strong>. Manage weed seedatharvest and<br />
afterharvest to prevent abuildupofthe<br />
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Wool competition the<br />
latest Covid victim<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
The annual Golden Fleece competition<br />
has been added to the long list of events<br />
that have fallen victim to Covid19.<br />
The prestigious event, scheduled to<br />
have been held in May in Rangiora, has<br />
been cancelled for the second year<br />
running, with the Royal Agricultural<br />
Society (RAS) choosing to focus on<br />
salvaging what it can from the A&P show<br />
circuit.<br />
‘‘We decided to cancel this year<br />
because people aren’t always able to get<br />
their fleeces out to their local shows,’’<br />
event convenor Christine<br />
Roberts said.<br />
‘‘But hopefully we will<br />
still get afew autumn shows<br />
in this year.’’<br />
Mrs Roberts is also the<br />
Oxford A&P Association<br />
executive officer, with the<br />
show scheduled to be held<br />
on April 3.<br />
The Golden Fleece would<br />
have been held at the<br />
Rangiora Showgrounds<br />
Function Centre, where it<br />
was last held in 2019.<br />
The fate of the event is<br />
expected to be discussed at the RAS<br />
Conference in June.<br />
Several high profile events have been<br />
casualties of Covid19, including the<br />
New Zealand Agricultural Show in<br />
Christchurch last November and the<br />
Royal Auckland Easter Show, for the<br />
second year running.<br />
RAS executive officer Debbie<br />
Cameron said the timing of the ‘‘latest<br />
surge in Auckland’’ was unfortunate for<br />
South Island show committees, as<br />
several shows are held in <strong>March</strong> and<br />
April.<br />
The Amuri and Temuka/Geraldine<br />
shows were cancelled on <strong>March</strong> 6and it<br />
has created nervous times for the<br />
organisers of other autumn shows.<br />
Christine Roberts<br />
‘‘We were fully aware that these things<br />
could happen, but the uncertainty makes<br />
it very hard for show committees,’’ Mrs<br />
Cameron said.<br />
‘‘With all the work and effort that goes<br />
into shows, it’s devastating for the<br />
community. The committees start<br />
working on their next show the day after<br />
the show.’’<br />
As the country went into lockdown in<br />
<strong>March</strong> last year, the Hawarden,<br />
Methven, Malvern (Sheffield),<br />
Flaxbourne, Oxford and the Mackenzie<br />
Highland (Fairlie) shows were all<br />
cancelled.<br />
‘‘Fingers crossed those<br />
shows can go ahead this<br />
year,’’ Mrs Cameron said.<br />
‘‘Covid is something new<br />
for us, so it creates that<br />
uncertainty —‘do we? —<br />
don’t we?’.’’<br />
‘‘But there’s not alot we<br />
can do about it until<br />
everyone is vaccinated and<br />
it is proven to work, and the<br />
situation is more stable.’’<br />
The <strong>Canterbury</strong> A&P<br />
Association made the call<br />
in May last year to cancel<br />
the New Zealand<br />
Agricultural Show, which left the event’s<br />
future in doubt.<br />
But event director Geoff Bone said the<br />
association had been overwhelmed by<br />
the support from the community in<br />
raising enough funds to allow the<br />
committee to start afresh this year.<br />
‘‘We are certainly working towards<br />
having ashow this year, but it’s amatter<br />
of organising how we can manage the<br />
risk.’’<br />
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month to discuss some safety protocols<br />
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said.<br />
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Going forward, thefarm will keep<br />
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42 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Machinery demonstrations ahighlight<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
Two <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> brothers<br />
have been nervously watching<br />
the government’s daily Covid<br />
19 updates.<br />
Andrew and Nathan Stewart,<br />
of Waikuku, are organising the<br />
demonstrations for the South<br />
Island Agricultural Field Days,<br />
to be held at Kirwee on <strong>March</strong><br />
24 to 26.<br />
The event is subject to the<br />
region remaining at alert level<br />
1.<br />
‘‘There’s afair bit of<br />
discussion every time there’s a<br />
press conference, but it’s just a<br />
matter of holding on and hoping<br />
we can do it,’’ Andrew says.<br />
Some of the big machinery is<br />
scheduled to start arriving this<br />
week as the workload begins to<br />
step up ahead of the main<br />
event, while the brothers<br />
continue to juggle their day<br />
jobs.<br />
Andrew runs the family’s<br />
dairy farm at Waikuku with his<br />
wife, Rachel, and works for<br />
Landpower, while Nathan runs<br />
an agricultural contracting<br />
operation, Cresslands<br />
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‘‘It certainly does get pretty<br />
hectic from now,’’ Andrew says.<br />
‘‘We’ve been getting the crops<br />
ready and the gear starts<br />
arriving this week, and really<br />
starts to get fullon the week<br />
before.’’<br />
One of the main attractions<br />
this year is expected to be the<br />
interplant weeder, designed<br />
for maintaining vegetables<br />
without the need for hand<br />
weeding, Andrew says.<br />
The demonstration area this<br />
year includes about 10 hectares<br />
of crops, including barley<br />
stubble, oats, lucerne and grass,<br />
where various companies can<br />
demonstrate their gear.<br />
‘‘There’s no fodder beet or<br />
❛It’s the best place to<br />
have alook at the<br />
machines being used<br />
and alot of companies<br />
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—Andrew Stewart<br />
maize this year. We’ve kept it<br />
fairly simple because we<br />
weren’t sure how people were<br />
going to get on with their<br />
machines,’’ Andrew says.<br />
‘‘At the moment we’ve got just<br />
over 20 different companies<br />
demonstrating and more than<br />
50 machines.<br />
‘‘We have agood range of<br />
cultivators, ploughs, grubbers<br />
and drills.’’<br />
Nathan has added to his<br />
contracting fleet with<br />
purchases from previous field<br />
days, and the brothers will have<br />
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machines this year.<br />
‘‘That’s what alot of guys<br />
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have alook at the machines<br />
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Overall, there are more than<br />
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time to demonstrate the<br />
machines.<br />
‘‘There seems to have been a<br />
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there will be alot of machines<br />
on display which farmers have<br />
already been using on farms,’’<br />
he says.<br />
Demonstrations ... Machinery is<br />
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Island Agricultural Field Days in<br />
2019. PHOTO: FILE<br />
Brothers in arms ... Andrew and<br />
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44 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
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LeestonSouthbridge shottothe top of<br />
country cricket, but it was <strong>Canterbury</strong> star<br />
HenryShipley who stolethe showon<br />
Saturday with abrilliantmatchwinning<br />
innings.<br />
Shipley’s stunningunbeaten140 runs off<br />
just 80 ballswas the highlight of the latest<br />
roundofthe CRV Ambreed Country<br />
Premier One Day 2020/21 competition.<br />
At DarfieldDomain, Shipley’s home side<br />
was forced to bowl first on afinepitch,<br />
with Weedons taking advantage.<br />
Afterlosing Todd Inness early,Brad<br />
Nightingale(65 off<strong>11</strong>1) and James<br />
Richards (98 off 109) plundered140 runs<br />
for thesecondwicket.<br />
Alate flurryfrom former <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
wicketkeeper batsmanPaul Rugg(27 off<br />
24) and Charlie Robson (23 off 23) lifted<br />
Weedonstoarespectable 235/4 off its<br />
allotted45overs.<br />
Darfield’s run chasegot off to a<br />
reasonable start,but Weedons felt it was<br />
stillinthe gamewith the score at 51/2 after<br />
12 overs.<br />
But it was Shipley, returning to full<br />
fitness after aseasonbattlinginjuries, who<br />
soon took overthe game.<br />
His incredible innings of 140 not out<br />
included 19 foursand threesixes as he<br />
almost singlehandedly closed out the win<br />
with nearly 10 overs to spare.<br />
He was ably supportedatthe other end<br />
by Liam Foulkes, who sensiblyfed the<br />
strike to the rampaging Shipley.<br />
Ohokawalloped<br />
Ohokawas handed asavage home soil<br />
ninewicket thumping by Leeston<br />
Southbridge afterbeing restricted to 178/9<br />
in its firstinnings.<br />
Former Dutch international Tim<br />
Gruijters ensured there was no slipup<br />
chasing the meagre total, with an unbeaten<br />
78 off 105 balls,sharinganunbroken<br />
<strong>11</strong>5run partnershipwith HarryMowat,<br />
SPORTS RESULTS<br />
Rangiora GolfClub<br />
9Hole Stableford: Ladies:Pam Holland 22,<br />
Hilary Lakeman 19,Elaine Klopper 17c/b, Rita<br />
Moore17c/b,CatherineBoddy17.<br />
Men: Cliff Boddy 18c/b, NelsonMoffatt 18 c/b,<br />
RossMcQueen18, RossGillespie 17 c/b, Hudson<br />
Deane 17.<br />
RangioraBridge Club<br />
Thomas Pairs: <strong>North</strong>/South: Des Steere/Ruth<br />
Boulton 1, JeanetteChatterton/DawnSimpson2,<br />
Bernie Lukken/PamMcAlister 3. East/West:<br />
David McRae/Fern McRae 1, Linda Hanham/<br />
Robin Hassall2,Margaret Pickering/Janice<br />
Pickering 3.<br />
Presidents: N/S PhillipaWatkins/JoyceGray 1,<br />
who contributed auseful 49 not out.<br />
The winlifted LeestonSouthbridge<br />
ahead of rivals Sefton, which suffered a<br />
49rundefeattoCheviot.<br />
Dominating performance<br />
Cheviot openerGeorge Waddy<br />
continued his breakout seasonwith a<br />
matchdefining 94 at the Cheviot Domain.<br />
His side made236/9 in its 45 overs.<br />
Seftonpaceman Jed Roberts was the<br />
standout forhis side, grabbing four<br />
wickets.<br />
McKenzie Smith, as he often has this<br />
season, got Sefton off to aflying chase<br />
makingaquickfire 46, before collapsingto<br />
lose sixwickets for just 51 runs.<br />
CallumSimpson(65 off 62) and Ollie<br />
Bragg (33 off60) made avaliant latestand<br />
but it wasntenough, as Sefton was bundled<br />
all out for 187 in 38 overs.<br />
Winfor Southbrook<br />
Struggling Southbrook recordedits first<br />
victory sincethe opening round of the<br />
seasoninOctober,with awin over fellow<br />
strugglers Lincoln at MainPower Oval.<br />
OxfordRangiora had thebye.<br />
Short scorecards<br />
Weedons 235/4 (J Richards98, B<br />
Nightingale 65, PRugg 27, CRobson 23no;<br />
RHughes 2/73) losttoDarfield 236/2(H<br />
Shipley 140no, LFoulkes 56no; HDArcy<br />
2/36).<br />
Ohoka 178/9 (P Miller 46,JBurns 31, W<br />
Hamilton 30, HFitzpatrick 26; DMunro<br />
3/31, WMacfarlane 2/27) lost to Leeston<br />
Southbridge 181/1 (T Gruijters 78no, H<br />
Mowat 49no).<br />
Cheviot 236/9 (G Waddy 94, SSidey 39, T<br />
Whelan20; JRoberts 4/46, NGranger2/28,<br />
MCampbell 2/58) beat Sefton 187 (C<br />
Simpson 65, MSmith 46, OBragg 33; S<br />
Burnett 3/28, CSidey 3/43,JFitzpatrick<br />
2/24<br />
IsobelChartres/Jill Amerand Janet Apperley/<br />
Linda Hanham equal 2.E/W: Lesley Shipley/<br />
David McRae/AnneAnderson/DavidRainey2,<br />
Catherine Boddy/Gaynor Hurford3.<br />
Evening: N/S: Kerryn Lange/Karen Manson 1,<br />
FonsSanders/Ellis Sanders 2, LizCalder/<br />
LindseySigglekow 3. E/W: TrishWarnes/Diane<br />
Graham 1, Wayne Hutchings/StuartAtkinson 2,<br />
Johns Kennedy/Eamonn Waters 3.<br />
PlatePairs: N/S: Maria Evans/Owen Evans 1,<br />
Veronica Hall/DerekWilson 2, Carole<br />
Anderson/Jeanette Joyce3.E/W: Jill Amer/<br />
AndrewFindlay 1, Bernice Lloyd/Mike<br />
Cornwall 2, Robin Hassall/Gaynor Hurford3.<br />
Eye on the ball ... Ben Chorley brings the ball out of defence for the Rangiora Amen's<br />
masters team. The other Rangiora players are, from left, Bendon Forrest, Grant Dix, Stu<br />
Hannah (goalkeeper) and Andy Howell.<br />
PHOTO: SUPPLIED<br />
Masters squads show<br />
steadily improving form<br />
Rangiora Hockey Club’s two men’s<br />
masters teams had contrasting results<br />
through the summer season, but<br />
achieved their best results since<br />
joining the competition only ahandful<br />
of years ago.<br />
The Bteam finished undefeated and<br />
top of division 2inthe PreChristmas<br />
round, beating the Harewood<br />
Grasshoppers in the final.<br />
However, the Ateam struggled for<br />
consistency and could manage only<br />
fifth after beating Ashburton in its<br />
preChristmas round playoff.<br />
For the postChristmas round, the<br />
competition was split into three<br />
divisions, with Rangiora’s teams<br />
remaining in divisions 1and 2.<br />
This time the Ateam found another<br />
gear, losing only one game in pool play<br />
then coming from behind to secure a<br />
draw in its last roundrobin game<br />
against Carlton.<br />
That was enough to get the side into<br />
the final against the unbeaten<br />
Southern Stags.<br />
The team had nothing to lose going<br />
into the final, and didn’t give up even<br />
after going four goals down by the end<br />
of the third quarter. In fact, the side<br />
had the better of the final quarter,<br />
with two goals to star striker and New<br />
Zealand Masters rep Ben Chorley and<br />
another goal disallowed, ensuring<br />
Southern couldn’t relax.<br />
Despite the game ending with a52<br />
score, the Rangiora players were<br />
elated with their improvement<br />
through the season.<br />
In contrast, the Rangiora Bteam<br />
struggled in the New Year<br />
competition, thanks largely to injury<br />
and the unavailability of key players.<br />
Aheavy loss in the last round of pool<br />
play ended its chances of making<br />
another final against the Harewood<br />
Grasshoppers, but the players were<br />
able to redeem themselves in the playoff<br />
for third and fourth with adominant<br />
defensive effort, giving the side a<br />
31 win over the Southern Sharks.<br />
In the Masters Women’s<br />
competition, the Waimak team, which<br />
includes several <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>based<br />
players, finished second in<br />
division 1.<br />
Unfortunately, while the side won<br />
12 of its 15 games through the season,<br />
two losses and adraw against its arch<br />
rivals, the Hornby Bengals, sunk its<br />
chances of clinching amasters title.<br />
The HinemoaKaiapoi women’s<br />
masters team finished its season at the<br />
top of division 2with some dominant<br />
performances through the season.<br />
After Christmas, the side lost just<br />
one game against the secondplaced<br />
Southern Slamma Jammas, and<br />
scored atotal of 24 goals while<br />
conceding only six.<br />
At the end of the <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
Masters hockey season, many of the<br />
players from these local teams were<br />
looking forward to playing for the<br />
province at the National Masters last<br />
week. However, the event was<br />
cancelled because of the Covid19<br />
alert level.<br />
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46 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Volunteers at work ... Oxford museum secretary Voila Brown, left, gets assistance from longserving volunteers Ray Mehrtens and Alma<br />
Johnstone in naming the boys in a1937 image of the Oxford School Band, where ayoung Ray played the bass drum. The museum would<br />
welcome more volunteers to its ranks.<br />
PHOTO: RON HAZLEHURST<br />
Museum has enthusiastic supporters<br />
The OxfordMuseumhas an enthusiastic<br />
membership,offering awealthof<br />
information about the life and times of the<br />
district overmany decades.<br />
Ninetytwoyearold Ray Mehrtens has<br />
had along association with the museum and<br />
was instrumental in its extensionover the<br />
years to include transportation and early<br />
farm machinery.<br />
The museum welcomesvisitors to its<br />
comprehensive displays of Oxford life from<br />
the earlydays of forestry, clothing and home<br />
life through to adiverse display of<br />
photographs, familyancestry records,<br />
radios,books, paintings, cameras,<br />
motorcycles, a1927 Briscoecar, and lots of<br />
early farm machinery.<br />
Entry is free, but donations are always<br />
appreciated. Its summers hours are every<br />
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from1pm<br />
to 3.30pm, and Sundays from <strong>11</strong>amto4pm.<br />
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council’s bank, stops<br />
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The council’s chief<br />
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Beck, says any affected<br />
residents should<br />
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payments ahead of the<br />
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customers’ preferences.’’<br />
The customer service<br />
team is happy to help sort<br />
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Rangiora 5B Kinley Street<br />
Calling First Home Buyers, Downsizers or Investors<br />
Walking distancetoAshgrove School and all the amenitiesthat Rangiora brings. This 2double bedroom warm townhouse is<br />
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maintenance, just move in andenjoy your new home.Auction: Wednesday24<strong>March</strong>at6:00pm onsite.<br />
2 1 1 1<br />
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View Sun 14 Mar 2.00-2.30pm<br />
Wed 17 Mar 5.30 -6.00pm<br />
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as is aclear asbestos report.<br />
2 1 2 1<br />
Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 16th<br />
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M 027 434 2486<br />
The one you have been waiting for<br />
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Cust 87 Campions Road<br />
Cust 93 Campions Road<br />
Prime location!<br />
•Views back towardsthe Port Hills across the Waimakariri Plains<br />
•4.2 ha rolling land<br />
•Power to boundary<br />
•Soils described as Claremont moderately deep silt and Waipara<br />
moderately deepsilt<br />
•2x1000 litre unitsofcountywater<br />
•For sale by Auctionon 29th <strong>March</strong><strong>2021</strong> at 6:30pm<br />
Auction 6.30pm, Mon 29th Mar, <strong>2021</strong><br />
View By appointment<br />
Web pb.co.nz/RL80307<br />
Hamish Anderson<br />
M 027 678 8888<br />
Spectacular Views!<br />
•Stunningvista witha360 degree view fromyour new buildingsite<br />
•7.5 ha withsomefirewood trees<br />
•Soils described as Claremont moderately deep silt and Waipara<br />
moderatelydeepsilt<br />
•2x1000 litre unitsofcounty water<br />
•Somedeer fencingonboundary<br />
•For sale by auction 29th <strong>March</strong> <strong>2021</strong>at6:30pm<br />
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M 027 240 1718<br />
Maurice Newell<br />
M 027 240 1718<br />
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M 027 678 8888<br />
ViewHill 91070 WoodstockRoad<br />
Collapsed Sale<br />
This attractive 6.18 hectare blockwas thefirstonetogo underoffer, but due to achange of circumstances, it is now available.<br />
With over 15 acresandalong Eyre River boundary,thereisplenty of space andnochanceofbeingbuilt out to thenorth. Just<br />
minutes from the vibranttownofOxford. Enjoy exceptionalviews of Mount Oxford and the TorlesseRange. There is good<br />
quality pasture on free draining soil, withagoodfertiliser history. The Vendor will provide two units of Council watertoawater<br />
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Thereare walking tracks and huntingcloseby. Also an easy drivetoski fields. Subjecttosurvey and title.DeadlineSale<br />
finishingat 4.00pmon30th <strong>March</strong> <strong>2021</strong>(unless sold prior)<br />
Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 30th<strong>March</strong>, <strong>2021</strong> at 4.00pm,<br />
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What’s happening in your<br />
community…<br />
Dra LTPNow Open for Your Input<br />
Let's talk about the next 10 years... That's the<br />
purpose of the dra Long Term Plan <strong>2021</strong>-2031<br />
which is out for public engagement.<br />
The Long Term Plan(LTP) is Council’s key strategic<br />
document and sets out projects and priorities, as well<br />
as howmuch it willcost and howitwillbefunded.<br />
Over the next 10 years the Council is focused on<br />
making sure we keep up with growth, Covid-19<br />
economic recovery, climate change/sustainability,<br />
and the impact of the Three Waters Review.<br />
Specifically the Council are asking for feedback on:<br />
• New community facilities for Pegasus and north<br />
Woodend (Ravenswood)<br />
• Upgrades to the Rangiora Library and wider<br />
civic area<br />
• Parking in Rangiora–including acar parkbuilding.<br />
“The big challenge facing Waimakariri is balancing<br />
agrowing population –while making sure we have<br />
ahealthy environment, resilient infrastructure, and<br />
remain an attractive place for business and new<br />
residents,” says Mayor Dan Gordon.<br />
“We’re also conscious that this LTPtakes place<br />
following Covid-19 lockdowns, at atime of<br />
economic uncertainty, and with possible changes<br />
to how services like reticulated wastewater and<br />
drinking water are managed.<br />
“We’ve had to carefully balance what the community<br />
can afford and the impacts on households, without<br />
unduly delaying building core community facilities<br />
which encourage and foster business and growth.”<br />
The proposed rates increase if the dra LTPis<br />
supported is3.95 percent in the first year before<br />
moving to 4.2 percent for the following years.<br />
“People are at the centre of everything we do<br />
as aCouncil which is why we want to hear your<br />
thoughts and aspirations for the District.”<br />
Youcan findout more at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk<br />
Commissioners Appointed for Rangiora<br />
Racecourse Resource Consent<br />
Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s Regulation Hearing<br />
Committee have appointed commissioners for the<br />
Taggart Earthmoving Ltd Rangiora Racecourse<br />
resource consent application.<br />
Taggart Earthmoving Limited has applied to<br />
Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong> and Waimakariri District<br />
Council for resource consents to establish,<br />
maintain and operate an aggregate quarry located<br />
at the Rangiora Racecourse.<br />
The resource consent applications were jointly<br />
notified on 31 October last year and 404<br />
submissions were received. 62 submitters wish to<br />
be heard insupport oftheir submission, 394 are in<br />
opposition; nine support and one is neutral.<br />
There have also been anumber of public meetings<br />
held by those in opposition of the proposed quarry.<br />
Because of this hearings are expected to take place<br />
in May to best review the proposal. The Regulation<br />
Hearing Committee meeting, on 4<strong>March</strong>, was the<br />
first step inthis process and appointed:<br />
• Paul Rogers as aHearings Commissioner,<br />
Chairman and member of the Hearing Panel<br />
• Reginald Proffit as aHearings Commissioner and<br />
member of the Hearing Panel<br />
• John Iseli as aHearings Commissioner, and<br />
member of the Hearing Panel<br />
Submissions in opposition raise concerns about<br />
dust, air quality, and increased traffic, impacts on<br />
health, noise, and disruption to the local residential<br />
neighbourhood, groundwater quality, flood risk and<br />
reduction on house prices, amongst anumber of<br />
other matters.<br />
Submissions in support focus on benefits tothe<br />
local economy and retention of the racecourse.<br />
Ahearing date, which is expected to take place in<br />
May, will be advised in the coming weeks.<br />
CANCELLATION OF MEETING<br />
The District Planning and Regulation Committee<br />
meeting previously advertised for Tuesday<br />
16 <strong>March</strong> <strong>2021</strong> at 1pm has been CANCELLED.<br />
Public Health Notice<br />
Please Flush Your Taps<br />
Some plumbing fittings may allow<br />
tiny traces of metals to build up in<br />
water that has been standing in the<br />
fittings for several hours.<br />
Although the health risk is small, the Ministry<br />
of Health recommends you flush acouple of<br />
cups of water from your drinking-water tap<br />
each morning before drinking, or aer long<br />
absences from your property.<br />
This simple precaution is recommended for<br />
all public and private water supplies for all<br />
households in New Zealand.<br />
For more information contact the Waimakariri<br />
District Council on 0800 965 468.<br />
Free Computer Classes<br />
at Waimakariri Libraries<br />
Term 1<strong>2021</strong><br />
RealMe and MyMSD<br />
Rangiora -Monday15<strong>March</strong> 10am-12pm<br />
Pinterest<br />
Rangiora-Monday22<strong>March</strong>10am-12pm<br />
Bookings essential<br />
Formore informationortobook,<br />
phone033<strong>11</strong> 8901orask at any<br />
WaimakaririLibrary<br />
libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz<br />
NEED FUNDING FOR A<br />
LOCAL ARTS PROJECT?<br />
Assistance is available for groups and<br />
individuals who are keen to provide arts<br />
and cultural activities in the Waimakariri<br />
District from the Creative Communities<br />
New Zealand Scheme.<br />
The next CreativeCommunities round will close<br />
Monday29 <strong>March</strong> <strong>2021</strong>,for eventsoractivities that<br />
takeplace between1May<strong>2021</strong> and 1May 2022.<br />
The Application Form and Guide for Applicants is<br />
available from Council Service Centres and Libraries or<br />
from the Council website atwaimakariri.govt.nz<br />
If youhaveany questionsplease contact<br />
the administrator, KarenLivingstone<br />
Phone033<strong>11</strong> 8901or0800965 468<br />
Email karen.livingstone@wmk.govt.nz
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feedback<br />
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The Council isfocused on making sure<br />
we keep up with growth, Covid-19<br />
economic recovery, climate change/<br />
sustainability, and the impact of the<br />
Three Waters Review.<br />
Specifically we are asking for feedback on:<br />
• New community facilities for Pegasus and<br />
north Woodend (Ravenswood)<br />
• Upgrades to the Rangiora Library and<br />
wider civic area<br />
• Parking in Rangiora –including acar<br />
park building.<br />
We are holding anumber of events where<br />
people can come and ask aquestion directly<br />
about the dra Long Term Plan.<br />
We hope to see you there.<br />
•Kaiapoi New World<br />
Thursday <strong>11</strong> <strong>March</strong>, 3–5pm<br />
•Ohoka Farmers Market<br />
Friday 12 <strong>March</strong>, 9–<strong>11</strong>am<br />
•Woodend Community Centre<br />
Wednesday 17 <strong>March</strong>, 7–8.30pm<br />
•Rangiora New World<br />
Friday 19 <strong>March</strong>, 3–5pm<br />
•Oxford Fresh Choice<br />
Saturday 20 <strong>March</strong>, 9am -12pm<br />
•Kaiapoi –Outside Ruataniwha<br />
(176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi)<br />
Friday 26 <strong>March</strong>, 2–5pm<br />
•Oxford A&P Show<br />
Saturday 3April, 9am onwards<br />
•Ohoka Farmers Market<br />
Friday 9April, 9am –12pm<br />
Find out more atwaimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk<br />
Going the extra mile ... The volunteer drivers who run Cheviot residents to health appointments offer a<br />
caring, attentive service.<br />
PHOTO:SUPPLIED<br />
Volunteer driversoffer<br />
morethan ataxiservice<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
❛It is used mostly by older people, which allows them<br />
to feel more confident and reassured about staying in<br />
the area, because they can still get to medical<br />
appointments.❜<br />
Gettingtohealthappointments<br />
is noweasier for Cheviot<br />
residents, thanks to adedicated<br />
teamof volunteerdriverswith<br />
accesstoacommunity vehicle.<br />
Theservice was setupbythe<br />
CheviotCommunity Trust after<br />
an applicationtoEnvironment<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>(ECan)tofund a<br />
car.<br />
It supports locals to get to<br />
health appointments, suchas<br />
those for physiotherapy,dental<br />
care,Xrays, generalpractice,<br />
andmedicalspecialists.<br />
FayeDaly,adistrict nurse<br />
basedinCheviot, says the<br />
servicehelpsolder people stay<br />
well andthriveinthe<br />
communities theyhave loved to<br />
livein foryears.<br />
“It is usedmostly by older<br />
people, whichallows them to<br />
feelmoreconfidentand<br />
reassuredabout stayinginthe<br />
area, becausetheycan still get<br />
to medicalappointments,”<br />
Faye says.<br />
It alsohelpsmake hospital<br />
visits easier as they are<br />
dropped off and pickedup at<br />
the door.<br />
When peopleneedthe<br />
service, theycall the Cheviot<br />
Community Health Centre to<br />
book it. Thevolunteer coordinator<br />
thenorganises the<br />
roster from alistofvolunteer<br />
drivers who have beenpolice<br />
checkedand had their driving<br />
assessed.<br />
‘‘The dedicated volunteers<br />
are more thanjust ataxi<br />
driver,’’ Fayesays. Attimes<br />
theyare alsothe patient’s<br />
support person at<br />
appointments.<br />
‘‘Thiscan be agreat help<br />
during whatcan be a<br />
vulnerable and scary timefor<br />
people,” she says.<br />
ServicecoordinatorBev<br />
Thiele says thecar is usedtwice<br />
aweekonaverage to go to<br />
Rangiora, Burwood, Amberley,<br />
and centralChristchurch.<br />
“The volunteer driversare<br />
brilliantand go the extramile,<br />
suchasoccasionally usingtheir<br />
owncar if the communitycar is<br />
fully booked,” Bev says.<br />
“Theyalso pick up peopleto<br />
takethemto the Cheviot<br />
Community Health Centre,<br />
—District nurse Faye Daly<br />
which the practice receptionist<br />
andnurseused to do<br />
sometimes. Now, the practice<br />
staff have moretime to spend<br />
with patients.”<br />
Thecar hashigh seats, is easy<br />
to enter and exit, andhas plenty<br />
of roomfor walking frames and<br />
wheelchairs.<br />
Thereisasubsidisedfee for<br />
the trip, to help with running<br />
costs.<br />
ECan provides an annual<br />
fundtohelpwithvehicle<br />
maintenanceand replacement<br />
when needed.<br />
TheCheviotCommunity<br />
Health Centrealsoensures<br />
there is fundingavailable for<br />
peopleinfinancial hardship<br />
whomayotherwise be unable to<br />
paythefee.<br />
Thereare three other<br />
communityvehiclesinthe<br />
Hurunui andAmuri area,<br />
which covers Hanmer Springs,<br />
HawardenWaikari and<br />
Amberley.<br />
Waterproof cover being considered<br />
Laboratory analysis of ground contaminants and<br />
initial modelling of the smoke plume from<br />
Amberley’s tyre fire are being reviewed by experts<br />
and sent to the <strong>Canterbury</strong> District Health Board<br />
for comment.<br />
Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong> (ECan) expects the<br />
results will be available next week.<br />
ECan is assessing options for adding a<br />
waterproof cover to the site which has been<br />
capped with soil.<br />
It is also working on aprogramme for regular<br />
inspections of the site.<br />
Specifications have been confirmed for the<br />
work, materials are being sourced, and work is<br />
expected to start soon to ensure the site is<br />
protected.<br />
ECan says it is continuing to work closely with<br />
the landowner on site management and<br />
monitoring.<br />
‘‘We will be applying to the Environment Court<br />
for an enforcement order, by agreement with the<br />
landowner, that will stipulate ongoing reporting<br />
and monitoring requirements,’’ ECan says.<br />
‘‘However, this application will not delay<br />
progress on the capping itself.’’<br />
This is similar to the approach taken in relation<br />
to the 2018 fire, after which ECan served an<br />
abatement notice to ensure site remediation was<br />
completed.<br />
It was also taken with the full cooperation of the<br />
landowner.<br />
Work will commence on researching the full<br />
remediation of the site once the protection of the<br />
site has been completed.
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When Renee Cain learned her son<br />
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was only days old when he was given<br />
a hearing test that all new babies<br />
receive, but his results weren’t what<br />
they’d hoped for.<br />
Renee says it took quite a while for<br />
the news to sink in, and it was heartwrenching<br />
when it did.<br />
“We tried hearing aids and we<br />
thought he could hear things, like<br />
doors banging, but they weren’t<br />
working at all,” says Renee, who lives<br />
in Rangiora.<br />
With a lot of support and information,<br />
Renee decided that cochlear implants<br />
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profound hearing loss.<br />
At six-months-old<br />
Jackson underwent<br />
surgery to have the<br />
implants fitted.<br />
The surgery was<br />
arranged by<br />
the Southern<br />
Cochlear<br />
Implant<br />
Programme<br />
(SCIP) in<br />
Christchurch.<br />
Renee<br />
remembers when<br />
her little boy could<br />
finally hear her voice.<br />
“His face lit up and<br />
he had a big smile when I<br />
spoke. It brought tears to my eyes,”<br />
she says.<br />
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“It’s an indescribable<br />
feeling to know that<br />
your child can hear<br />
you. When he heard<br />
sounds for the first<br />
time he had a look<br />
of amazement on<br />
his face.”<br />
Jackson, now<br />
four, will start<br />
at Southbrook<br />
School in<br />
Rangiora later this<br />
year.<br />
“I never knew about<br />
cochlear implants<br />
until I was in this<br />
situation,” says Renee.<br />
Following a speaker from SCIP coming<br />
to talk to members the Rangiora Lions<br />
Club decided to nominate SCIP as the<br />
cause for the Ashley River Ramble<br />
<strong>2021</strong>.<br />
This is the 5th year of the Ramble,<br />
with previous recipients including Koru<br />
Care, Diabetes NZ and the Ashley-<br />
Rakahuri Rivercare group. The event<br />
evolved out of the Lions Club Rangiora<br />
- Kaiapoi Fun Run, and provides a<br />
relaxed family friendly event with great<br />
scenery of the river which is home to<br />
“It’s amazing what technology can do.”<br />
Established in 2003, SCIP is one of<br />
two cochlear implant providers in<br />
New Zealand.<br />
The not-for-profit organisation<br />
currently provides care to more than<br />
950 adults and children throughout<br />
the South Island and as far north as<br />
Taupo. Its offices in Christchurch<br />
and Wellington are complimented by<br />
regular visiting clinics throughout the<br />
catchment area.<br />
SCIP performs all cochlear implant<br />
assessments, arranges surgery,<br />
activates the cochlear implant,<br />
administers adjustments and provides<br />
post-implant rehabilitation services.<br />
Rangiora Lions Club Chooses SCIP for Ramble<br />
Sunday 28 February <strong>2021</strong><br />
some of NZ’s rarest birds.<br />
ARR coordinator Kirstyn Barnett<br />
says the event is all about enjoying the<br />
outdoors with family and friends.<br />
“Every time I go to the Ashley-<br />
Rakahuri river I see something new.<br />
We are so lucky to have this national<br />
treasure in our backyard, so easily<br />
accessible for cyclists and walkers.”<br />
She is delighted that the funds raised<br />
from the event will go towards helping<br />
local people enjoy a better quality of<br />
life.<br />
Waikuku Beach <strong>North</strong> Oval (near river mouth)<br />
Registration: from 8am<br />
Event starts 9am - Cyclists, 9.10am - Runners/Walkers<br />
Tickets can be purchased on the day, CASH ONLY<br />
$20 Adults, $10 Child (18 years and under)<br />
On rain or shine – prepare for all weather<br />
Two water stops on route<br />
Bus for runners/walkers returning to Waikuku<br />
leaves approx. 12pm - $2 – thanks to Torlesse Travel<br />
For more information see our website ashleyriverramble.nz<br />
or phone 021 312 230<br />
Thankstoall our sponsors to date<br />
EVENT<br />
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12km (approximately)<br />
–Hortons Signs, Wilson Print, Artisan Bakery, Mitre 10 Rangiora, Compass FM,<br />
Aaron Clark Property Brokers, Vera Setz Audiology, Peter Lawry Business Success<br />
Partners, TheMark, Hagley Kitchens, TheWarehouse Rangiora, River to Ranges<br />
Rangiora, Stan’s 7Day Pharmacy, Port and Eagle Kaiapoi, New World Rangiora,<br />
Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and our major sponsor Anytime Fitness Rangiora<br />
ick’s Kaiapoi Rarotonga Cultural Trip<br />
bout<br />
time to<br />
olic Primary<br />
7and 8pupils<br />
ok Islands in<br />
the local culture<br />
y service.<br />
p and what we’ve<br />
unity to do an<br />
her,” says teacher<br />
accompany the<br />
p, where the<br />
me fun, but it’s Raro<br />
ortunity to give back<br />
y and an opportunity<br />
hare in common<br />
nities as well asour<br />
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eresources.<br />
ndraising for the trip, Pax<br />
ool has been fundraising to<br />
utere College, aYear 7to<strong>11</strong><br />
arotonga, which St Patrick’s<br />
elationship with.<br />
trip last<br />
year was an<br />
y to seee the lay of the land. We<br />
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-Head Teacher<br />
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Billie Bradley<br />
A.A. Drainage<br />
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quickly realised the school doesn’t have<br />
alot and in the last few years they had a<br />
fire burn down some of their classrooms<br />
and to date, nothing has been rebuilt<br />
due to alack of funding.”<br />
The St Patrick’s contingent plans to<br />
take some resources for the school and<br />
is seeking support from the local <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> community.<br />
Anumber oflocal sports organisations<br />
have agreed to donate sports equipment<br />
and local businesses have given some<br />
stationery.<br />
Pax says the group is also liaising with<br />
community groups in Rarotonga to do<br />
some volunteering, planting and clean<br />
up work.<br />
The group will be staying at the<br />
Rakahanga hostel, which is named after<br />
one ofthe islands, and is like amarae,<br />
Pax says.<br />
“It’s very basic, but community focused<br />
and everybody pitches in with cooking<br />
and cleaning.<br />
“They are wonderful hosts and are quite<br />
proud of their country and are really<br />
happy, humble people.”<br />
The pupils said they were looking<br />
forward to visiting Rarotonga and<br />
meeting their new penpals atNukutere<br />
College, who they have been<br />
corresponding with in the lead up to the<br />
trip.<br />
Pupil Mason Robson says his penpal<br />
‘likes taro’, apopular vegetable inthe<br />
Pacific Islands.<br />
His classmate Caleb Spence says he<br />
has been to Rarotonga before and is<br />
looking forward to returning.<br />
“I’m exciting to see the beach. It’s pretty<br />
hot at 30 degrees most of the time and it<br />
rains alot.”<br />
Their classmates are looking forward to<br />
learning about Cook Islands culture and<br />
meeting their penpals.<br />
They have been busy fundraising and<br />
collecting stationery supplies and books<br />
to take to Nukutere College and packing<br />
their bags.<br />
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15 tropical islands totalling 240 square<br />
kilometres and has apopulation similar<br />
to Rangiora.<br />
Far more Cook Island nationals live<br />
in New Zealand, with the 2013 census<br />
identifying more than 60,000 as<br />
resident in this country, about the same<br />
population as the Waimakariri district.<br />
The culture and language are similar<br />
to Maori and the indigenous people are<br />
known as Cook Island Maori.<br />
Nukutere is also believed to be the<br />
name of one of the waka on which Maori<br />
tipuna (ancestors) travelled to Aotearoa<br />
New Zealand.<br />
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Sausage sizzle<br />
Afundraising barbecue willbeheld on<br />
Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 20, for the Rangiora<br />
CommunityPatrol, which is the ‘‘eyes<br />
and ears of the police’’. It will be outside<br />
PAKn’SAVE, Southbrook, from 10amto<br />
2pm. Come forasnack and find outwhat<br />
the patrolisabout. Barbecues will be on<br />
the third Saturday each month.<br />
Balcairn Hallconcert<br />
Graham Wardrop will perform in the<br />
Balcairn Hall on Saturday, April 10,at<br />
8pm. Grahamisacclaimed as New<br />
Zealand’sfinestfingerstyle guitarist,<br />
with more than30years as a<br />
professional musician. He has<br />
performedsolo and alongside some of<br />
Cup fan zone for Kaikoura<br />
Kaikoura has been selected to host one<br />
of 15 official Emirates Team New<br />
Zealand America’s Cup fan zones.<br />
All weekdayraces will be screened at<br />
Sicario’s, behind Dusky Lodge, at 67<br />
Beach Rd, Kaikoura.<br />
‘‘We have an outdoor screen and<br />
some fun planned, butwecan’t do it<br />
without you,’’ Kaikoura District<br />
Council community development and<br />
events coordinator Jo York says.<br />
Quarry panel appointed<br />
Apanel has beenappointed to hear the<br />
TaggartEarthmoving Ltd resource<br />
consent applicationstoestablish a<br />
quarry at the Rangiora racecourse.<br />
Hearing commissioner Paul Rogers<br />
will chair the panel.Hewill be joinedby<br />
hearing commissioners ReginaldProffit<br />
and John Iseli.<br />
Environment<strong>Canterbury</strong>’s regulation<br />
hearing committee made the<br />
appointmentsand delegated the<br />
commissioners the function, powers and<br />
duties required to dealwith any<br />
Adam branches out in career<br />
By SHELLEY TOPP<br />
One of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s most<br />
experienced farriers is branching out<br />
into adifferentkind of trim.<br />
Ohoka’s Adam White, who was the<br />
blacksmith for two of New Zealand’s<br />
fastest pacers,Kiwi Ingenuity and<br />
Monkey King,isstartingElite Mowing<br />
and Gardening to run alongside his<br />
farriery business.<br />
Adam began trimming and shoeing<br />
horses’ feetwhen he left school.<br />
‘‘Mumsaid if Iwas to leave school Ihad<br />
to have atrade,soafarrier<br />
apprenticeshipwas the obvious choice<br />
with our family’s harness racing<br />
background.’’<br />
Adam’s father, Barry White, who now<br />
livesinWaimate, is also afarrier.<br />
‘‘Mum’s familywere all involved in<br />
harness racing with Tom Roberts, owning<br />
LOST AND FOUND<br />
The following property has been<br />
reported lostto<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
police: ANissan key with alock and<br />
unlockbutton and asingle key,<br />
prescription glasseswith agold frame, a<br />
key chain with threekeys, ablack wallet,<br />
blackrimmed readingglasses, ablack<br />
wallet, aladies blackwallet, ablack<br />
Samsung Pro in ablack leathercover, a<br />
the world's finestmusicians. Tickets are<br />
$25 from Sally Mac’sAmberley, Stan’s<br />
7Day Pharmacy in Rangiora, Sefton<br />
Garage and online via balcairnhall.com.<br />
Classic cars<br />
The annual<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>Classic<br />
Tour, scheduled for <strong>March</strong> 21, has been<br />
postponed because of ill health.<br />
However, the third gathering at the<br />
Better Half Cafe and Kitchen will still be<br />
heldon<strong>March</strong>28.<br />
Kaiapoi fair<br />
The Kaiapoi <strong>North</strong> School is holding a<br />
faironSunday, April<strong>11</strong>. It willrun from<br />
10amto2pm on the school grounds.<br />
There willbefood, stalls, awhite<br />
elephant stall, and games.<br />
Meal deals and $2 swims will be<br />
available for locals.<br />
Weekend race events will be held<br />
outside the Kaikoura Memorial Hall, at<br />
34 Esplanade. Fans are encouraged to<br />
bring apicnic, friends and family.<br />
Races start at 4pm.<br />
Keep uptodate on the Kaikoura<br />
District Council page on Facebook,or<br />
email joanna.york@kaikoura.govt.nz,<br />
or text (022) 061 4558.<br />
preliminarymatters, and to hearand<br />
decidethe consent applications.<br />
Panel members were chosen based on<br />
experience workingwith the Resource<br />
Management Act,chairing large<br />
hearings,working with submitters, and<br />
technical knowledge.<br />
The key issuesassociated with the<br />
applicationsrelate to air quality,<br />
flooding, amenity values, traffic,<br />
groundwater quality and noise.<br />
The date for the hearing, expected to<br />
takeplace in May,will be advisedsoon.<br />
many nicehorses overthe years, and<br />
Dad’s family also had manyharness<br />
horses,’’ Adam says.<br />
Adam’scareerasafarrier hasprovided<br />
manyhighlights, but he had alwayshad<br />
an interest in gardening and thought that<br />
when he ‘‘semiretired from shoeing<br />
horses’’ he woulddevelop agardening<br />
business.<br />
‘‘Ienjoy making gardensand lawns look<br />
great. When we lived in Southbrook, we<br />
hadbeautiful big iceberg roses and<br />
people would stoptotake photos of<br />
them,’’ he said.<br />
‘‘I have some wonderful clientsinboth<br />
businesses, and have made some<br />
wonderfulfriendships with the horses, so<br />
Iwill keep doingboth as long as Ican.<br />
‘‘The farrier business was never forlife.<br />
It is justtoo hardonyour body, but<br />
hopefully Ican accommodate both fora<br />
fewyears to come.’’<br />
Galaxy 8cellphone, an Apple iPhone<br />
XS, car keyswith “Deer” on the ring,a<br />
silver chain with astone and magnets,<br />
prescriptionmedication,anApple<br />
iPhone 7inadusky pink/brown card<br />
wallet, ablack Samsung S5 in adark<br />
greycharcoal case, agold ruby and<br />
diamond ring. Ared and blackdrone<br />
(Kaiapoi)iswaiting to be collected.
Public Notices<br />
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The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Situations Vacant<br />
53<br />
What is backflow?<br />
Backflow is when the flow of water is reversed and<br />
it mixes with the Water Supply Network, potentially<br />
contaminating it. Therefore, backflow is an identified<br />
risk to Council water supplies. The Backflow Prevention<br />
Policy (the Policy) sets out how the Council intends to<br />
mitigateand manage that risk and includesadministrative<br />
matters related to fees and charges.<br />
What is Council proposing?<br />
Council initially anticipated the installation of one<br />
managed air gap per property,which means the<br />
installation of an overflow pipe in your water tank.<br />
The Council is proposing amending the fees and charges<br />
to include fixed charges for property owners wheremore<br />
than one managed air gap is required per connection.<br />
This will enable Council to charge property owners<br />
for the costs associated with any additional time and<br />
parts where more than one managed air gap (overflow)<br />
installation is required per property.<br />
One installation per connection will still be covered by<br />
2362286<br />
What do you think?<br />
We want to hear from you. Your comments will help<br />
us decide what the best approach is to charge for<br />
more than one managed air gap.<br />
Find out more<br />
Afull Statement of Proposal can be found on our website<br />
https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/report/consultations.<br />
Kaiapoi Christadelphians<br />
“The Key of Knowledge ..“(Luke <strong>11</strong>:52)<br />
THE RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST:<br />
THE WORLD’S ONLYHOPE<br />
In the beginning God created everything ‘very good’. So<br />
where does all the suffering come from, and what can<br />
possibly be the solution?<br />
The Bible reveals that EVERY aspect of the creation CAN<br />
be healed and returned to the state at the beginning. This<br />
needs the stability of apermanent ruler who will establish a<br />
world ruled under divine direction. Promises that will never<br />
be broken through corruption or challenges to power.<br />
Today, conditions all around us ,more than ever before<br />
critically challenge our comfort zone. Wecan turn away<br />
and scoff or we can reason through the truth of the matter,<br />
through freewill.<br />
DVD presentation –Sunday 14th <strong>March</strong> 7.00pm<br />
Kaiapoi Community Centre -24Sewell Street<br />
Contact 03 352 5453<br />
website -bibletruthandprophecy<br />
To Let<br />
PROFESSIONAL person<br />
required for double bedroom<br />
in brand new townhouse.<br />
$150 pw plus internet<br />
& power. Phone Erin<br />
027 825 4862.<br />
Gardening<br />
Have your say onthe Proposed<br />
BACKFLOW PREVENTION FEES AND CHARGES<br />
2364<strong>11</strong>1<br />
A+ GARDEN hedges cut<br />
to perfection. Tree &arbor<br />
work. Also spraying. Free<br />
quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or<br />
021 <strong>11</strong>1 4322.<br />
the district wide ratingand no changes to the fees and<br />
chargesfor on-demandhigh and medium risk properties<br />
(i.e. the installation and testing of RPZs and DCVs) are<br />
proposed.<br />
Why does the backflow prevention fees and<br />
charges need amending?<br />
When the costings of this initiative were undertaken,<br />
it wasenvisaged that one overflow would be required<br />
per property. However,itisincreasingly more common<br />
to find largerproperties having multiple water tanks,<br />
requiring multiple overflows to be installed.<br />
Where multiple tanks are directly connected to the<br />
council water supply,each tank poses abackflow risk<br />
and needs to be managed by an overflow device which<br />
createsamanaged air gap. These additional costs have<br />
not been factored into the budgets.<br />
What are the proposed changes?<br />
Each additional overflow installation will be cost<br />
recovered (in relation to time and parts required) through<br />
Submissions close on 12 April <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Notice of Annual<br />
General Meeting<br />
(AGM)<br />
Forthe Rangiora RSA<br />
to all Members<br />
Date: Saturday 20th<br />
<strong>March</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
Time: 1000hrs<br />
Venue: Lounge area of<br />
Mess, Rangiora RSA<br />
building, 82 Victoria<br />
Street, Rangiora<br />
Agenda<br />
1. Apologies for<br />
absence<br />
2. Minutes of previous<br />
AGM<br />
3. Presidents report<br />
4. Financial report<br />
5. Confirmation of<br />
Executive Committee<br />
Members<br />
6. General business<br />
Kindest regards<br />
Bill Peck<br />
Secretary/Treasurer<br />
Rangiora RSA<br />
2359456<br />
afixed fee. Property owners will still havethe option<br />
of completing the overflow installation themselves, in<br />
accordance with HDC instructions.<br />
Where property owners have completed installations<br />
themselves, HDC accept photos of proof of the<br />
installation–afurther on-site inspection by apoint of<br />
supply officer has only occasionally been necessary<br />
where thephotos are ineligible.<br />
The following charges are proposed to be added to<br />
the Hurunui District Council Fees and Charges. These<br />
charges relate to acouncil officer installing any additional<br />
managed air gaps wheremore than one managed air gap<br />
is required.<br />
Item<br />
Price<br />
1 Installation of 20mm $90.00<br />
managed air gap<br />
2 Installation of 32mm $100.00<br />
managed air gap<br />
Make asubmission<br />
Online:<br />
https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/report/consultations<br />
Email to:<br />
submissions@hurunui.govt.nz<br />
Post to: PO Box 13, Amberley 7441<br />
Hand deliver to: 66 Carters Road, Amberley<br />
Please indicate if you wish to be heard in support of your submission.<br />
All submissions will be publicly available on thecouncil’s website at<br />
https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/report/consultations<br />
AUDITION<br />
NOTICE<br />
Rangiora Players are<br />
calling for cast for "How<br />
Does Your Garden<br />
Grow?” acomedy set in<br />
astruggling hotel, written<br />
by Geoff Bamber,<br />
directed by Peter<br />
Edwards, performances<br />
in July. Full audition<br />
information from<br />
our website as listed<br />
below, to book an audition<br />
call Mark 313 3441.<br />
http://rp.nz/auditions<br />
AGM (Annual General<br />
Meeting) at<br />
Tuahiwi Community<br />
Preschool 7.30pm on<br />
13 th April <strong>2021</strong>,<br />
to be held at<br />
204 Tuahiwi Road,<br />
Tuahiwi.<br />
All welcome to attend.<br />
2362748<br />
ASHGROVE SCHOOL<br />
AGM. Everyone welcome,<br />
stay informed and get<br />
involved. Ashgrove School<br />
library, Tuesday 16th<br />
<strong>March</strong> <strong>2021</strong> at 7pm.<br />
Refreshments provided.<br />
Motorcycles<br />
MOTORBIKE servicing<br />
and repairs, quality service,<br />
affordable rates. South<br />
Pacific Motorcycle<br />
Services, Mandeville.<br />
Phone 03 312 0066. Or visit<br />
www.motorbiketours.co.nz<br />
Cars Wanted<br />
ANY old cars, anything pre<br />
1990, unfinished Hot Rods,<br />
Classic Cars. Please call<br />
027 258 8366.<br />
CARS, vans, 4WD’s<br />
wanted for dismantling or<br />
repair. Phone 027 258<br />
8366.<br />
MindFit Facilitator<br />
Toiora MindFit is a mental health and<br />
wellness programme developed in<br />
partnership with Toiora NZ and NZ Rugby.<br />
We are seeking a facilitator to run 4-6<br />
workshops over 6 weeks as a pilot<br />
programme with preparation beginning in<br />
April. The workshops will consist of 8-10<br />
people.<br />
This is aparttime role approximately 8hours<br />
per week and could fit around your current<br />
employment. Youwill receive full training in<br />
the material to be delivered.<br />
The role would be great for someone who<br />
is passionate about personal development,<br />
mental health and community well being,<br />
and confident working with groups.<br />
The course may be filmed and distributed<br />
for promotional material through NZ Rugby<br />
Channels.<br />
It is envisioned that this may lead to more<br />
opportunities or full time role if the pilot is<br />
successful.<br />
To apply please submit 1 page CV and<br />
introduction email to hugo@toioranz.com<br />
www.toioranz.com<br />
2363682<br />
Cars Wanted<br />
CASH 4CARS<br />
and 4WD'S<br />
Phone<br />
Automotive<br />
Parts<br />
03 313 7216<br />
WANTED to buy Ford,<br />
Holden, Chrysler, or<br />
Chev’s, classic cars. Any<br />
condition. Please phone<br />
Tony 027 313 5000.<br />
For Lease<br />
FOR LEASE<br />
Industrial sheds for<br />
manufacturing or storage/warehouse<br />
with yard<br />
space Newnham St<br />
Rangoira .Unit 1shed 18<br />
x12metres &480 m2 yard<br />
,Unit 212x9metres &590<br />
m2 yard . Both have<br />
single &3phase power ,<br />
water & alarms .Lease<br />
Terms Negotiable .<br />
Phone Allan on 0274342831<br />
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and103.7 Hanmer Springs andKaikoura<br />
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find out how we can help you.<br />
Phone 03 314 8335<br />
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54 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Livestock<br />
HOMEKILL<br />
&Wild Game<br />
Meat Processing<br />
313 0022<br />
2309602MEAT2U.NZ<br />
TEXEL Romney Cross<br />
young rams suitable for<br />
breeding. Ph 021 626 449<br />
or 03 385 4966.<br />
SENIOR RETAIL ROLE<br />
We haveanexciting opportunity for an experienced retailer<br />
to join our leadership team.<br />
This role requires aleader who can think on their feet, put<br />
out fires and keep all the plates spinning, while ensuring<br />
our team maintain the highest standards of customer<br />
service.<br />
Under the guidance of the Retail Manager our two Zone<br />
Leaders are responsible for leading and developing<br />
our teams, whilst driving our growth by increasing sales<br />
results year on year and overseeing the replenishment<br />
and merchandising of their departments ensuring they<br />
consistently meet the company’sstandards.<br />
As theideal candidate you will require:<br />
•Prior retail leadership experience from abig box high<br />
volume environmenttoreally hit the ground running<br />
•Demonstrable leadership abilities that develop and<br />
inspire high performing teams<br />
•Proven sales ability and the knowledge and drive to<br />
make adifference<br />
•The ability to fosterstrong relationships with team<br />
members, peers, customers and leaders<br />
•Lotsofenthusiasm, initiative,problem solving abilities<br />
and areliable nature<br />
McAlpines Mitre 10 Mega is one of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s<br />
largest established businesses.<br />
McAlpines have an active drug &alcohol policy, apreemployment<br />
drug test and medical will be required.<br />
Written applications including your CV should be<br />
forwarded to: ZONE LEADER POSITION, McAlpines<br />
Mitre 10 MEGA, Private Bag 1003, Rangiora 7440<br />
or email applications@mcalpines.co.nz<br />
2363273<br />
Personal<br />
SINGLE Pegasus man,<br />
zippy, charming, educ, NS,<br />
fun and witty seeks aslim<br />
lady in her late 50s/60s<br />
keen for some company<br />
either casually or more<br />
committed long term. Ph/<br />
text 027 659 4425.<br />
Entertainment<br />
GRAHAM WARDROP is<br />
performing at the Balcairn<br />
Hall on Saturday 10th April<br />
<strong>2021</strong> at 8pm. Acclaimed as<br />
NZ’s finest finger-style<br />
guitarist. Family friendly,<br />
alcohol free event, raffles<br />
and famous free country<br />
supper. Tickets $25.00<br />
(cash) from Sally Macs in<br />
Amberley, Stan’s 7 Day<br />
Pharmacy in Rangiora, Sefton<br />
Garage and online at<br />
www.balcairnhall.com.<br />
Firewood<br />
Situations Vacant<br />
BEECH mix firewood<br />
$140 per cube, delivered.<br />
Facebook Pricecon firewood.<br />
Phone 021 458 258.<br />
DRY Wattle & Old Man<br />
Pine. 6m load Wattle $700,<br />
Old Man Pine $550. Phone<br />
03 312 8726.<br />
STYX APIARIES (2019) LTD<br />
FACTORY&APIARYOPERATIONS<br />
2633 Oxford Road, Oxford<br />
Beekeeping & Honey Processing<br />
employment opportunities for the <strong>2021</strong><br />
production season.<br />
Immediate Start<br />
1. BEEKEEPING STAFF –Full time roles, experienced<br />
or newentrant to beekeeping<br />
Three full time position exist for beekeepers to join the<br />
apiary team, whether you have past experience or are<br />
keen to consider this as anew occupation, we would<br />
be keen to talktoyou.<br />
Beekeeping is agreat occupation; full training will be<br />
givenwhere appropriate.<br />
Youmust be physicallyfit and enjoy the outdoors<br />
Hourly rate and team bonuswillapply.<br />
2. PROCESSING HONEY EXTRACTION STAFF<br />
–Seasonalrole<br />
Processing staff are required to work inthe honey<br />
extraction facility, would consider school hours shift,<br />
operating through to end July.<br />
Must be fit and able to handle some light lifting etc.<br />
In the first instance, please email your application<br />
(covering letter and shortCV) to<br />
john@hartnellnz.com<br />
or phone: John 021 578754 orDoug021 048 5099<br />
Educational<br />
TUITION available. Primary<br />
and secondary up to<br />
NCEA level 3. In centre<br />
(Rangiora) or interactive<br />
online from your home.<br />
Each student on an individually<br />
tailored programme.<br />
Kip McGrath Rangiora has<br />
been serving the local community<br />
for 30 +years. Give<br />
us acall (03 313 3638) or<br />
book your free assessment<br />
online https://www.<br />
kipmcgrath.co.nz/rangiora.<br />
Wanted To Lease<br />
WANTED garage for storage<br />
in Rangiora, short term.<br />
Phone 020 420 2712.<br />
Wanted To Buy<br />
BUYING estate type old<br />
china, crystal, collectables,<br />
vases. Ph 027 350 3963, or<br />
313 1878.<br />
WANTED 6X4 glasshouse<br />
for pensioner. Please phone<br />
03 327 3777.<br />
Wanted To Buy<br />
For Sale<br />
HONEY 4kg bucket<br />
cooking honey, $30 special.<br />
Available at Gracebrook,<br />
Amberley. Telephone 03<br />
314 7076.<br />
STEEL for sale, all<br />
sections, off cuts, cut<br />
lengths. Contact by email:<br />
siteweld@xtra.co.nz<br />
phone: 027 450 8785.<br />
2362829<br />
$$$<br />
Amalgamated Scrap Metal<br />
Ltd. Specialists in farm<br />
machineryand farm clean<br />
ups, old vehicles etc.<br />
100% locally owned.<br />
Ph 0800 030 712 or<br />
027 695 0480.<br />
2312759<br />
DAILY NEWSPAPERS<br />
Christchurch Star and<br />
Christchurch Press or Timaru<br />
Herald 1950’s-1980’s.<br />
Horse Racing - Friday<br />
Flash’s 1950’s-1970’s. Mid<br />
-South Canty Foto <strong>News</strong>,<br />
V1-no 1-8, V2 No 1-4.<br />
School end of year magazines,<br />
Mid- South <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
1950’s-1970’s. Phone<br />
03 348 1783.<br />
or<br />
Pets<br />
BICHON HOMESTAY<br />
for smaller dogs. We look<br />
after your dog in our home.<br />
"No kennels". Phone today<br />
03 314 6<strong>11</strong>0.<br />
Trade&Services<br />
ABEL &Prestige Chimney<br />
Cleaning. Nth Cant owned<br />
& operated. Covering all<br />
areas from Waimak to Hanmer.<br />
Professional, guaranteed,<br />
service. Firebox<br />
repairs, carry most parts. Ph<br />
0800 661 244.<br />
AFFORDABLE concrete<br />
cutting with quality and<br />
removal work. Free quotes.<br />
No job too small. Ph 027<br />
442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052<br />
or A/H 03 359 4605.<br />
ALL TREE SERVICES,<br />
arbour work, pruning, tree<br />
removal. Affordable &<br />
friendly service. Telephone<br />
021 <strong>11</strong>1 4322.<br />
ARBORIST qualified.<br />
Copper Beech Tree<br />
Services. Tree removal,<br />
pruning, height reduction,<br />
hedge trimming, shaping,<br />
tree planting, firewood.<br />
Free quotes. Contact Angus<br />
Edwards 027 259 6741<br />
copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com<br />
BRIAN’S Tree Services.<br />
Tree felling, topping,<br />
shaping, firewood cut, rubbish<br />
removed, stump grinding,<br />
branch chipping.<br />
Affordable rates. Phone 03<br />
327 5505 or 021 124 4894.<br />
BRICK &blocklaying. All<br />
types of work undertaken,<br />
repairs. Phone Hamish<br />
0272 386 003 or 313 5678.<br />
BUILDING & concrete<br />
work. Decks, fences, paths,<br />
patios and drives. Small<br />
projects not aproblem. Ph<br />
021 228 3864 to discuss.<br />
CONCRETE PLACING<br />
Le’ Concrete Placing.<br />
Please phone Peter Hackett<br />
027 408 5319 for all your<br />
concrete ideas.<br />
PAINTERS<br />
Reg Tradesman<br />
Interior,exterior.<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Painters<br />
specialising in decorating for<br />
over 65 at adiscount rate.<br />
Free quotes.<br />
Covering Nth Canty,Oxford,<br />
Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley.<br />
Rob 03 327 7899<br />
or 027 432 3520 2227597<br />
FIRE GUARDS Custom<br />
made with safety latch.<br />
Phone 021 169 9066. E:<br />
pjfabricators123@gmail.com.<br />
DIRTY TILES &Grout?<br />
Professional tile cleaning,<br />
tiled shower restorations,<br />
mouldy silcone, shower<br />
glass & we can even<br />
recolour your old grout!<br />
For all your tile and grout<br />
issues call Grout Pro for a<br />
free, no obligation quote.<br />
Ph Darryl 0800 882 772.<br />
Log Fires<br />
Pellet Fires<br />
Heat Pumps<br />
Sales<br />
Service<br />
Installations<br />
Free Quotes<br />
03 343 1651<br />
472 Blenheim Rd<br />
www.heatstore.co.nz<br />
KITCHEN,<br />
renovations,<br />
pergolas, fencing. Honest<br />
reliable licenced builders.<br />
Ph Don 027 727 9162.<br />
METAL WORX. Flashing,<br />
Sheetmetal Fabrication,<br />
Wrought Iron,<br />
Welding, Custom Trailers,<br />
General Metalwork. No job<br />
too big or too small. Ph 021<br />
265 5428 or 03 314 6908.<br />
Find us on facebook/<br />
Glenmark Metal Worx.<br />
glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com.<br />
PAINT & wallpaper<br />
services. Wayne Bryant,<br />
exterior, interior. Qualified<br />
tradesman. Free quotes. Ph<br />
313 5337 or 027 654 4568.<br />
PAINTER & Decorator.<br />
25 + years experience.<br />
Interior /exterior, roofs &<br />
waterblasting. For a free<br />
quote, please ph Steve 03<br />
314 4620 or 027 477 1930.<br />
PAINTER. Qualified local<br />
professional, Int / Ext,<br />
roofs, wallpaper. Call or<br />
text Corban 027 846 5035.<br />
POWER TOOLS repairs,<br />
parts &sales for over 40<br />
years. All main brands serviced.<br />
Grossman Trade<br />
Tools, 23 Watts Road,<br />
Christchurch. Ph 389 9230.<br />
RANGIORA Rubbish<br />
Removal and RRR skips.<br />
Wheelie bins any frequency<br />
and skips from 1.5 cube to<br />
9cube. Skips and wheelie<br />
bins for any use, rubbish,<br />
greenwaste, building sites<br />
or just cleanups. Give us a<br />
phone call 313 6957 or for<br />
skips 021 313 255.<br />
ROOFER All roof repairs,<br />
roof painting, water blasting,<br />
moss treatment,<br />
repointing, gutter cleans &<br />
snow straps. And more.<br />
Free quotes. Phone Nathan<br />
027 516 6609.<br />
Trade &Services<br />
SCREEN PRINTING.<br />
For all your printing<br />
requirements. T-shirts,<br />
Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and<br />
polos, Overalls, Caps etc.<br />
Please phone Heather 03<br />
313 0261 or email heather.<br />
norstar@gmail.com.<br />
SHEARER. Hap’s Farm &<br />
Lifestyle Services. Shearing,<br />
crutching, drenching,<br />
tailing, feet trimming &<br />
health check. Trailer, generator<br />
&mobile handpiece<br />
available. Experienced,<br />
reliable and honest. Ph 03<br />
4233713 or 021 267 4025.<br />
SHEEP SHEARING,<br />
drenching, feet trimming.<br />
For Lifestyle blocks. Call<br />
Stu 027 315 6916.<br />
STONEMASON, Brick<br />
and Blocklayer. Earthquake<br />
repairs, grind out and<br />
repoint, River/Oamaru<br />
stone, Schist, Volcanic<br />
Rock, paving, all alterations<br />
new and old. Quality<br />
bathroom,<br />
decking, workmanship. Visit<br />
featureworks.co.nz or ph<br />
027 601 3145.<br />
SUMMERFIELD<br />
FENCING<br />
IN YOUR AREA NOW.<br />
Lifestyle or farm, sheep, cattle,<br />
horse, all types of animals.<br />
Fences, yards, sheds, arenas,<br />
shelters, runs.<br />
30+ years contract fencing.<br />
Steve is available to help with<br />
your design &planning.<br />
Ph office03312 4747<br />
Pride &Quality Painting<br />
&Decorating Services<br />
20 yrs exp, fast and friendly<br />
service. For all your painting<br />
needs, phone: Martin 310<br />
6187 or 021 128 9867<br />
WINDOW TINTING<br />
tintawindow<br />
advanced film solutions<br />
99% uv block<br />
fade protection<br />
heat control<br />
reduce glare<br />
25 Years Experience<br />
privacy films<br />
frosting designs<br />
non-darkening films<br />
Workmanship Guaranteed<br />
Lifetime Warranties on Most Films<br />
UV<br />
block<br />
Free Quotes <strong>Canterbury</strong> and Districts<br />
03 365 3653 0800 368 468<br />
Trusted Trades &<br />
Professional Services<br />
2091848<br />
ANTHONY SYMONDS<br />
Forall your painting &<br />
plastering requirements<br />
Local with 30 years<br />
experience<br />
All workmanship<br />
Guaranteed.<br />
Phone 021 344 023<br />
2220615<br />
SEPTIC TANK<br />
CLEANING<br />
Bill’s Liquid<br />
Waste<br />
REMOVALISTS<br />
Movemen Ltd<br />
2Men &agood sized<br />
truck. From $157 per hour<br />
(incl gst). Kaiapoi based.<br />
Call Gerard<br />
027 668 3636<br />
2316549<br />
Dressmaking<br />
&Alterations<br />
40yrs experience.<br />
Will pick up &<br />
deliver.<br />
Ready 3-7 days.<br />
Ph Robyn<br />
022 317 2948<br />
2363766<br />
You dump it...<br />
Blair pumps it...<br />
Blair Tavendale<br />
Ph 03 314 9371<br />
0275 379-694<br />
VALUATION -<br />
Specialising in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />
Contact Geoff at<br />
Maxwell Valuation. Phone<br />
03 310 8541 or email<br />
geoff@maxval.co.nz.<br />
Guide<br />
2225862<br />
To book your spaceinthis guide,phoneAmanda Keys 313 2840 or email amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz<br />
Automotive &Recovery<br />
Builder<br />
Butchery<br />
Computer Repairs<br />
2070788<br />
• WOF Cars &Trailers<br />
• Vehicle Servicing &<br />
Repairs<br />
• Tyres &Punctures<br />
• Jump Starts<br />
•<br />
Towing &Salvage<br />
• Courtesy Car Available<br />
Ph Aaron Rowlands<br />
0272 588 366<br />
13 Stone Eyre Place,<br />
Swannanoa<br />
Eftpos available Mon –Fri 8am –5pm, Sat 9am –1pm<br />
OxfordButchery<br />
Shane and Leanne Frahm<br />
We cankill&process yourstock<br />
FourGenerations of Frahms<br />
since 1957<br />
Ph 312 4205<br />
Oxford<br />
1680439<br />
Number one<br />
old-fashioned bacon<br />
&ham curing.<br />
A/H 312 4709<br />
For all your computer repairs, parts, servicing, sales &more..<br />
Come and see us for friendly &supportive service<br />
2208126<br />
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Trusted Trades &<br />
Professional Services<br />
Guide<br />
To book your spaceinthis guide,phoneAmanda Keys 313 2840 or email amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz<br />
Construction &Concrete<br />
All Construction & Concrete Work<br />
•Driveways, patios &paths<br />
•Bridges and Culverts<br />
•Floors, foundations<br />
•Sheds and buildings<br />
•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes<br />
•Silage pits, effluent ponds<br />
•Excavation and cartage<br />
•Precast concrete<br />
•Insulated panels<br />
Excavation &Cartage<br />
Excavation &Cartage Ltd<br />
• HORSE ARENAS -Cheap 0-6mm Screened sand<br />
• Screened Soil • Boulders -Large suitablefor soak holes<br />
Dean Hurley -Managing Director<br />
Hurley Excavation &Cartage Ltd<br />
Ph 0274 336 993 |hurleyexcavation@xtra.co.nz<br />
Mechanical &Pipe Systems<br />
•Upto2”pipethreading &fitting<br />
•Oil lubricationpumprepairs&systems installation<br />
•BulkDieselTank polishing (filtering)<br />
•Industrialservicing andmaintenance<br />
•Based inWaimakaririregion<br />
Tony 027 243 5337<br />
Email:Mpipesystems@gmail.com<br />
If it stands still<br />
long enough we<br />
will paint it<br />
•17metre spray<br />
booth<br />
•FullPaint &Panel<br />
Service<br />
•Insurance Work<br />
Panel Beater<br />
Daryl Power<br />
027 230 9401<br />
concretepower@scorch.co.nz<br />
www.concretepower.co.nz<br />
•Fullcoachbuilding service, fabricating<br />
doors, lockers, windows, tanks<br />
•PaintingMotorhomes, Caravans, Boats,<br />
Trucks,Tractors&Cars<br />
Now moved to 8Seven Mile Drive, Belfast<br />
Phone (03) 323 4<strong>11</strong>5<br />
www.autobodyrepairs.co.nz<br />
2352471<br />
2346458<br />
2354024<br />
2273277<br />
RANGIORA<br />
DENTURE CLINIC<br />
Garry WMechen<br />
Registered Clinical DentalTechncian<br />
✓ Mowing<br />
✓ Edging<br />
✓ Trimming<br />
2360356<br />
DENTURE CLINIC<br />
Phone (03) 313-9192<br />
38a Ashley Street, Rangiora<br />
NEW N W DENTURES D ES<br />
*RELINE * *REPAIRS<br />
* I S<br />
HOURS<br />
8.30am -12noon<br />
- Monday to Friday<br />
FREE E CONSULTATION O<br />
AND ADVICE<br />
A V C<br />
For a/h repairs<br />
phone (03) 310-3044<br />
Mowing &Gardening<br />
✓ Blowing<br />
✓ Pruning<br />
✓ Cleanups<br />
And much<br />
more ...<br />
CALL US NOW: 027 294 8279<br />
elitemowingandgarden<br />
YOU<br />
COULD<br />
BE<br />
HERE<br />
Advertise<br />
your business<br />
in our Trades<br />
and Services<br />
Phone<br />
Amanda Keys<br />
on<br />
03 313 2840<br />
Plumbing<br />
For all<br />
general<br />
aspects of<br />
plumbing<br />
Discounts for over<br />
65 years old<br />
Fast friendly service<br />
All work guaranteed<br />
Aaron McCartney<br />
Certifying Plumber<br />
Cell 027 366 9091<br />
A/H 03 310 2137<br />
Free Call:<br />
0508 44EVER<br />
EMAIL:<br />
plumber_27@yahoo.com<br />
2172994<br />
2089195v2-4/4-S<br />
Landscaping<br />
STEWART CONTRACTING<br />
Landscaping -Fencing<br />
& Earthworks<br />
ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING<br />
03 313 9375 •027 369 3974<br />
www.stewartcontracting.co.nz<br />
contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz<br />
Scaffolding<br />
•Edge protection<br />
•Working platform<br />
Phone<br />
0274 366 901<br />
Plans for pricing<br />
jas.rangiorascaffolding@xtra.co.nz<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> wide<br />
1783878<br />
2136148<br />
• Ear Health checks.<br />
• Wax removal using Microsuction<br />
• Removal of foreign bodies<br />
• Basic hearing aid care<br />
Clinics in Rangiora, Amberley and Kaiapoi<br />
Rest homes/retirement villages, booking by prior arrangement.<br />
Bookings: Online www.earcare.nz |Phone 020 4124 25 25<br />
Email alison@earcare.nz | Ear Care <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
2324849<br />
Lawn &Garden Care<br />
Lawn Mowing<br />
Water Blasting<br />
Gardening<br />
Spraying<br />
Pruning and Trimming<br />
Lawn Care<br />
Rubbish Removal<br />
Compost, Worms, Bark<br />
and Stone Chip Delivery<br />
Mark Borck<br />
markborck@icloud.co.nz<br />
Ear Health<br />
• ACC provider<br />
• WarVeteran provider<br />
• No medical referral<br />
required<br />
Free Quotes<br />
www.mrgreen.co.nz<br />
2358470<br />
027 2214 936<br />
0800 674 733<br />
AMPLIFY YOUR BUSINESS<br />
AND BE THE NAME THEY<br />
REMEMBER FIRST<br />
Advertise your trade or service in our<br />
Trusted Trades &Professional Services<br />
Phone Amanda today and get your<br />
business noticed 03 313 2840 or email<br />
amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz<br />
Seamless Spouting<br />
Seamless Spouting<br />
Supply and Install<br />
of Seamless Gutters<br />
10 year no leaks<br />
guarantee<br />
• Continuous spouting made on site,<br />
large colour range available<br />
• High grade and thicker material used<br />
• Repair or replace any type of gutter<br />
• Undertake all insurance work<br />
• Independently owned and operated<br />
• Competitive pricing<br />
Servicing <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>Districts<br />
Call Danie 021 875 462<br />
2359362<br />
Scrap Metal<br />
CASH PAID FOR SCRAP<br />
•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm<br />
Machinery•All non Ferrous<br />
MAINLAND<br />
METALS LTD<br />
Ph (03)338 7000<br />
Mike0274 818544 •Robbie 0274 818 027<br />
Locally owned and operated<br />
1902273<br />
Trellis<br />
Proud specialists in enviro-friendly<br />
timber manufacturing trellis from<br />
premium Macrocarpa &treated Pine<br />
2351878<br />
•Trellis •Outdoor Living<br />
•Outdoor Furniture •Gates<br />
331 CFlaxton Road, Rangiora |sales@kaiapoitrellis.co.nz<br />
Ph 027 575 45<strong>11</strong> |www.kaiapoitrellis.co.nz<br />
Windows & Doors<br />
WINDOW MARKET PLACE<br />
• New & Used<br />
• Timber & Aluminium<br />
• Windows & Doors<br />
8am-5pm Weekdays<br />
8am-2pm Saturday<br />
215 Waltham Rd, Sydenham<br />
Ph (03) 379 6159 info@windowmarket.co.nz<br />
Fax (03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz<br />
ncn1242200aa<br />
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BARKINGMAD<br />
MARCH<br />
SALE IN MARCH<br />
ON ALL OUR KITSET BUILDINGS *<br />
Kitset price does not include permit, foundation or assembly of the building. Pricing is based on lowest snow load and<br />
wind zone and will vary dependent onyour location inNew Zealand. Buildings shown in this mailer are non-habitable.<br />
Tractor Shed<br />
7m x 6m x 3.6m<br />
$<br />
7,519 *<br />
$<br />
654<br />
incl GST<br />
KITSET ONLY<br />
Flat Roof Double Garage<br />
9m x 6m x 3m with Sectional<br />
Door & Ranchslider<br />
$<br />
14,595 *<br />
$<br />
1,051<br />
incl GST<br />
KITSET ONLY<br />
Storage & Lock-up<br />
16m x 7m x 2.7m, 3 Roller<br />
Doors, PA Door & Window<br />
$<br />
20,309 *<br />
incl GST<br />
$<br />
1,669<br />
KITSET ONLY<br />
Heritage Barn<br />
10.5m x <strong>11</strong>m x 2.7m<br />
3 Sectional Doors<br />
$<br />
26,060 *<br />
$<br />
2,213<br />
incl GST<br />
KITSET ONLY<br />
127Main<strong>North</strong> Road,Woodend P: 03 3100247 E:northcanterbury@totalspan.co.nz<br />
HC TLS2072<br />
*Terms &Conditions apply,please refer to TOTALSPAN.CO.NZ for more information. Promotion ends 31st <strong>March</strong> <strong>2021</strong>.