North Canterbury News: March 11, 2021

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mayors
By DAVID HILL
NorthCanterbury mayorsare not amused by
the rates increaseproposedbyEnvironment
Canterbury(ECan).
The regional council proposes arates
increase of up to 24.5 percentthis yearaspart
of its2021/31 Long Term Plan.
The decision hasleft local mayors
concernedthat therates bill could have a
severe impact on ratepayers already reeling
from the effects of Covid­19uncertainty.
ECan planstoentirely fund its work
programme up­frontwithoutresorting to
loans, which is considered standard practice
for councils.
At present, ECan’sratesare collected
alongside each localdistrict council’s rate
demand.
WaimakaririMayor Dan Gordon is calling
on ECan to reconsider how it funds its
projects.
‘‘Like mostbusinesses and organisations,
the Waimakariri District Councildebt­funds
its projects.It’s exactlylike anormal loan —
you borrow up­front and repay over time.
‘‘This ensures inter­generationalequity —
afterall, the next generationisabeneficiary.’’
Borrowing allows for rates smoothing and
ensures rate increasesare lower and ‘‘aren’t
so unsympathetic to communities already
finding toughtimes’’, he says.
‘‘At the moment borrowing is the right move.
Interestratesare remarkably low, and the
necessary work can be undertaken without
significantly burdening householdsalready
strugglingduring Covid­19.’’
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Lessons from the humble spud
Mayoral victory ... Spud competition organiser, Ginny Macfarlane, counts Hurunui Mayor
Marie Black’s potatoes grown in abucket as part of acompetition. Mrs Black, centre, and her
husband, Dave, look on.
PHOTO: ROBYNBRISTOW
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Delegation is the keyto
growing agood crop of
spuds,according to Hurunui
Mayor Marie Black.
Mrs Blackwas one of
many enjoying the
camaraderieatthe Amuri
Community Fun Day at
RotherhamonSunday.
Her shore of 14 Ilam
Hardy spudsinabucketwas
the winner. But she had to
concede she had delegated
much of the responsibility,
as husband Dave looked on
with keen interest.
Cr Nicky Anderson, on the
other hand, admitted she
had alot to learn, after her
bucketyieldednothing but a
rotting mess.
She says she willlearn
from her mistakes and come
back stronger and more
competitive next year. Not
using pig manure, and a
drier medium, will be high
on her list.
The Farmlands­supported
competition wasthe
brainchild of Ginny
Macfarlane.
It was part of apopular
day, organised by the Amuri
A&P Show committee and
community groupsto
replace their annual show,
cancelled after the region
temporarily moved to Covid
alert level 2.
The day attracted agreat
crowd,rewarding the
committee’s optimismthat
the alert levelwould drop to
1intime,allowing the event
to go ahead.
There were egg­and­spoon
races,sack races, decorated
bike competitions, tug­ofwar
contests, aterrier race,
and events forpet dogs.
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Artisan’sbuns on top again
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Acourier mess­up almost foiled
Artisan by Rangiora Bakery’s
winning entry in the Great New
Zealand Hot Cross Bun
competition reaching its
destination.
But bakerystaffer Tania
Browncame to the rescue,
offering to deliver the buns to
Dunedinfor judging on her way
to Invercargill.
She arrived with 30 minutes to
spare, gavethe box akiss, and
continued on her journey.
The bakerythen heard
nothing, and thoughtthe worst.
OperationsmanagerMarcus
Braunsaid they weresurprised
when acrew turneduplate last
week withthe president of the
Baking Industry Association of
New Zealand, Kevin Gilbert, to
announce the bakery had won.
Marcus says Tania’s effort in
delivering the entry earnedher
asmallaward in recognition of
her efforts, which allowedthe
bakery to take outthe prize for
the second year in arow.
Marcus, who developed the
recipe, says it is amatterof
gettingthe right balance of
spices, dried fruits macerated in
orange juice, and zest.
Breadbaker ShaneHancox
honedthe recipe, and did alot
of test baking before suggesting
the addition of some of the
bakery’s secret glazetothe fruit,
whichgave the bun an edge.
Staffthen gavethem the taste
test,which ledtomore refining,
until, after threeweeks,the
buns werecompetition­ready.
Marcus says the winhas given
the production staffof130 ashot
in the arm,asafter last year’s
win, the country went into
lockdown soon after, meaning
the bakery was unabletoreap
the rewards.
People had beentravelling
from Timaruand Ashburton and
buying astashofbuns, taking
them home and divvying them
up, says Marcus. But lockdown
put the brakes on sales.
This year, the bakery can
hardly keep up with demand.On
the first day, 600 packetsofsix
were baked andsold.
Production was stepped up for
the weekend.
‘‘We havebeen inundated
with messagesand texts from
people wanting to know how to
get hold of some buns,’’Marcus
says.
Chance for asay on plans
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Environment Canterbury’s draft longterm
plan 2021 to 2031 has been released
for community feedback.
It contains two options for
consultation, both proposing anotable
increase in activity and the funding
required to deliver it.
Option one proposes work costing
$246.54 million —about $46m more than
this year financial year. It would mean
an average increase of $136 per rateable
property.
It includes provision to accelerate key
projects, including public transport and
the Government’s essential freshwater
package.
ECan says $143m of the amount would
be funded by rates, with the rest made
up of government grants and user­pays
charges.
Option two represents work costing
$240.19m —about $40m more than this
year —for an average increase of $110
per rateable property.
Compared to the first option, some
projects will be delayed, scaled back or
not proposed to be funded. Of that,
$135m would be rate­funded, with the
rest made up of government grants and
user­pays charges.
Chairwoman Jenny Hughey said at an
ECan council meeting that the proposals
to increase activity and accelerate
environmental outcomes across the
region is to address issues such as
climate change, natural hazards, water
quality and biodiversity.
No decision will be made on the final
Championbuns ... Shane Hancox, left, headbread baker at
Artisan by Rangiora Bakery,holdsafreshly bakedbatch of hot
crossbuns alongsideoperations manager Marcus Braun, who
is holding the trophy.
Mayors
concerned
From Page 1
While her council has yet to discuss
ECan’s proposed rates rise, Hurunui
Mayor Marie Blacksays she agreeswith
Mr Gordon’s comments.
‘‘We need to be mindful of the impact
on the mum and dad ratepayerswho
bear the bruntofthese decisions.
‘‘It certainly begs the question of why
you would have such asignificant
increase when we are coming out of
austerity, withthe overall impact of
Covid still unknown.’’
Kaikoura Mayor Craig Mackle said he
would like asimilar ratesrise to get
through the projectshis district needs,
but he realises there would not be the
support.Now is not the time to burden
ratepayers, he says.
As all three districtcouncils collect
ECan’s rates as part of theirrates
demand,there is aconcern the rates rise
will reflect on them.
‘‘We are not lookingforward to those
big rate numbers coming up on our rates
bill, so it’s up to the community to have
their say, which is their right,’’Mrs Black
said.
The Waimakariri District Council is
proposing arates rise this year of 3.95%,
while Hurunui is proposing 8.49%.
The Kaikoura District Council has only
just begunwork on its Long Term Plan.
ECan’s draft Long Term Plan is
availableonlinefor submissions by
visitinghaveyoursay.ecan.govt.nz.
Fun day abig hit with Amuri residents
From Page 1
Horseriders turnedout in
forcefor aday of competing
afterthe cancellation of the
Amurishow and other blows,
including the lossofthe
Horseofthe Year Show.
Sheepalso featured, along
Long­Term Plan until after the council
has received and reviewed submissions
from the community, including hearing
in­person from those who want to speak
in support of their submission.
The percentage increase in rates that
is attached to each of the proposed
options (24.5% for Option 1and 18% for
Option 2) refers to the percentage
increase in the total amount paid to the
council in rates.
Not every ratepayer will see this on
their bill, ECan says.
To help illustrate what different
ratepayers will pay, ECan has anew tool,
ratescalculator.ecan.govt.nz, where
people can enter their address and see
what each option will do to the dollar to
be paid.
The existing rates ‘‘bubble’’ tool will
give the breakdown of income —that is,
how much are rates, grants and userpays
—for each portfolio, programme
and project proposed. This can be found
at rates.ecan.govt.nz.
For more information on the draft
Long­Term Plan and to make a
submission, members of the community
should go to haveyoursay.ecan.govt.nz/
ltp, where the consultation documents
can be found and where there is access
to the two rates tools.
An online submission form is available
on the page.
Public consultation on the plan runs
from March 8toApril 11.
Hearings are scheduled for April 27,
April 28 and May 4.
It will be adopted on June 17, and
become effective from July 1.
with anew shepherd’scontest
aimedatshowcasingand
recognising the important
contributionshepherds make
on North Canterbury farms.
Steerand calf riding, and
barrel racing,were well
supported.
Woodchopping and
shearing went aheadas
planned on the Saturday, with
careful managementofthe
numbers gathered.
Show president Don
McLean was justifiably proud
of what had been salvaged
from the show. He saysthe
Amuricommunity is well
usedtolooking after itself,
and it was not going to let a
little bit of Covid get in the
way of agreat time.
Likethe annual show, it
provided agreat opportunity
to catch up withfriends and
neighbours.
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North Canterbury News, March 11, 2021
Felicity loves brigade spirit
By SHELLEY TOPP
An interest in helping her community
has led volunteer firefighter Felicity
Lang to agroundbreaking role.
The young mother of two is about to
become the Waipara Volunteer Fire
Brigade’s first senior woman firefighter.
She has passed all the senior firefighters’
course requirements and is
now completing aconsolidation period
before being promoted to her new rank
in about two months.
‘‘Growing up in asmall community, I
always thought about giving back and
being part of the community,’’ Felicity
says.
She enjoys having the skills and
knowledge to be able to help people in
the community when it is needed.
Felicity began volunteering as a
firefighter about 12 years ago in Hanmer
Springs, where she grew up, but after 12
months at the Hanmer Springs
Volunteer Fire Brigade she moved to
Waipara to be with her husband, Mike
Lang.
The couple run adairy support and
stud sheep farm, and have family living
in the area.
The farm is also close to Amberley
and, initially, Felicity considered
joining the Amberley Volunteer Fire
Brigade.
‘‘It was quite ahard decision to choose
which brigade to join when Imoved
down here,’’ she says.
She eventually chose the Waipara
brigade because it was closer to the farm
and also had more of asmall community
feel.
‘‘There is areally good bunch of
people in this brigade,’’ Felicity says.
‘‘We all work together as ateam really
well.’’
Felicity also has great support from
her family for the volunteer work she
does.
Her children, Adele, aged 6, and
George, 4, think it is pretty cool that
their mum is afirefighter.
The Waipara brigade has 22
volunteers, including another woman,
Anne Carter.
Chief fire officer Paul Harris says
women now play abig role nationwide in
No elevated lead levels found in water
By DAVID HILL
Precautionaryscreening has confirmed
that Waimakariri does not haveelevated
lead levels in its drinkingwater supplies.
Testing was undertakenafterlead
contaminationwas identified in water
supplies in Otago in early February.
The sourceofthe contamination in
Otagoremainsunder investigation.
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Groundbreaking role ... Felicity Lang is about to become the first senior woman firefighter
in the Waipara Volunteer Fire Brigade.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s firefighting
and emergency service. ‘‘They
bring adifferent set of skills,’’ he says.
‘‘Firefighting is avery small part of
To giveresidents confidence in the
qualityofthe Waimakariri District
Council’s supplied water,staff assessed
the council’s supplies, taking 35 samples
from across the district in mid­February.
The resultsshowed no elevated
amountsoflead or otherconcerning
contaminants.
The riskprofile for council’s supplies is
deemed to be very low because of the low
what we do these days. Women don’t
have the brute strength of male
firefighters but they bring other skills
and together we make agreat team.’’
number of metalpipesand joints across
the district.
But it was thoughtsensible to
undertakesampling to ensure
Waimakariri did nothave the same
problemasOtago.
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Positives seen
in roading plan
By DAVID HILL
Thereare plenty of positives
for the Waimakariri districtin
ajust­released draftofamajor
roading plan, despite the
Woodend Bypassbeing
overlooked,again.
Waimakariri Mayor Dan
Gordon welcomed the
inclusion of LinesideRoad and
Skew Bridgeinthe draft
Canterbury RegionalLand
Transport Plan 2021/31 plan,
whichstill needstobesigned
off by the New Zealand
Transport Agency.
But he expressed
disappointmentthat the
Woodend Bypassisdeemed
not to meet thenational
frameworkfor funding
priorities. ‘‘It’s an important
project for Waimakariri and
we havemade asubmission to
say thatitshould be included,’’
Mr Gordon says.
Waimakariri MP Matt
Doocey has also expressed his
concernsatthe exclusion of
the WoodendBypassand
called on residentstomake a
submission beforethey closed
last week.
The Woodend Bypass is
included as an ‘‘on the
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plan notingthat trafficvolumes
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Work resumes on Kaikoura hotel
Workhas resumed on the
new Sudima Hotelin
Kaikoura,which is expected
to openlaterthisyear.
Constructionstalledin
April last yearbecauseof
Covid­19 and itsimpact on
the tourism industry.
The restartofthe $35
million project, developed by
KirkRobertsConsulting,will
be awelcome boost to the
tourist town’seconomyasit
continues to recover fromthe
2016earthquake andthe
impact of thepandemic.
The 120­room,4.5 starrated
waterfront hotelis
expected to bringmore
domestic touriststothe area,
withanestimated 70,000
additional newvisitors
coming to town annually.
The state­of­the art hotel
willalsoprovide jobs for
about 60 staff, who will be
employedlocally.
KirkRobertsChristchurch
regionalmanager NikGeorge
saysitisexciting to see work
restart after theprojectwas
putonholdbecauseofthe
lossofthe international
tourism marketwhen Covid­
19 hit.
“We decided to push out
the dateofcompletion,and
we expectthe hotel to be
open beforethe end of the
year.”
KaikouraMayorCraig
Macklesaysthe push to
finish theSudima shows
confidenceinKaikoura’s
future. ‘‘Itisthe first major
Building resumes ... Construction workers have returned to the Sudima Hotel.
stepintaking our district to
the nextlevel.”
Te RunangaoKaikoura
Ltd managing director
RawiriManawatu saysitis
pleasing to seethe
resumption of construction.
He saysheislooking
forwardtothe employment
and economic benefitsitwill
provide for the community.
KirkRobertsConsulting is
alsoworkingwithTe
Runanga oKaikoura to
integratethe new hotel into
the story beingtold in art
installations alongthe
highway on Kaikoura’s
coastline.
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The North Canterbury News, March 11, 2021
PHOTO: FILE
Progress again ... An artist’s impression of the new Sudima
Hotel in Kaikoura.
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Real estate
riding wave
By ROBYN BRISTOW
The real estate industry has fared well in
the Waimakariri District, according to
the latest Infometrics quarterly
economic report.
Salesjumped 9.4 percent in the year
endedDecember 2020,while
Waimakaririhouseprices grew 8.6% in
the sameperiod.
Stuart Morris, owner of Ray White
Rangiora Morris &CoReal Estate, says
his sales teamisworkingflat out.
“The real estate market has been one
of the more fortunate industries that has
rebounded since last year’s Covid­19
lockdown in an unexpectedly busy
fashion to date.
‘‘Acrossthe country demand is
outweighing supply,fuelled by
historically low interest rates.”
He says interest in North Canterbury
property is now coming from across
Canterburyand the NorthIsland.
Buyers were realising the comparative
affordability of housing in the
WaimakaririDistrict compared to other
partsofthe country.
Enterprise NorthCanterbury business
development manager Miles Daltonsays
the Infometric report is pleasing.
“While some businessesin
Waimakariricontinue to do it tough,
overall —giventhe yearour business
communityhas had —this report really
highlights the resilience and strengthof
our localbusiness operators and the fact
that the Waimakariri District continues
to be an attractive place to live, workand
do business.”
It showedthe district’s economy had
largely shunned any lingering effect from
the Covid­19 lockdown, with retailalso
doingwell alongside realestate.

OPINION AND NEWS
6 The North Canterbury News, March 11, 2021
KAIKŌURA VIEWS
MAYOR CRAIG MACKLE
Show was fantastic
day for community
Ireally enjoyed the KaikouraA&P Show
held recentlyatSouth Bay.
The standard of the trade stalls was
impressive. Everyone could find
something of interest there,from
religious talksthrough to farm
equipment.
Apersonal highlight was judging the
trade stallswith show president Colin
Nimmo and checking out the incredible
array of retrofittedbikes that were on
displayand available for riding.
Thankstothe people who volunteered
their time to organise the show, those
who helped on the day, and everyonewho
attendedthis great community event.
Irecently attendedaFreightTour
organised by the Mayoral Forum in
Christchurch. This was afascinating
insightinto the issues facing the freight
businessinNew Zealand. The tour
involved everything from trucks and rail,
through to shipping, inland ports, and
airports. It’s always good to see how much
work goesonbehind the scenes, making
sure that the right things arrive, in the
right place, at the right time.
You’re goingtohear alot about the
Long Term Plan (LTP) in the next few
months. The council is meeting regularly
to review the numbers and look at the
services and projects that are proposed
over the next 10 years.The team at the
council is busy with this, and many
councillorsare doing four times what
they normally would, depending on what
community groups and/or boards they
represent.
The LTP is afine balancing act
between what we would like to do for the
district and what we can afford.
Some key jobs we are likelyto
prioritiseare amajor road resealing
programme (addressing abacklog that
has built up since 2010), the introduction
of arubbishcollection service in the
urbanregion, and an overdue review of
the District Plan.
At this stage, formalconsultation on the
LTP is scheduled for late May/June. We
have afair bit of work to do before then,
but we will keep you updated along the
way.
Keep an eye out for the America’s Cup
fan zone in town.
The KaikouraDistrict Councilis
hosting one of the fan zones being set up
in locations throughout New Zealand.
These free events are for the whole
family.
Times and locations will be advertised
through Facebook and on the Civic
Centre noticeboard.
See you out there.
Culturalidentity... Kaiapoi High School students havebeen practisingaheadofthe school’s
debutatCanterbury Polyfest on Saturday, ledbySelina Pesefea, centre.
PHOTO: DAVIDHILL
Students bound for Polyfest
By DAVID HILL
Maoriand Pasifika students have joined
forces so Kaiapoi High School can take part
in Canterbury Polyfest forthe first time.
Teacher Danna Robson wouldnormally
be busypreparing theschool’s kapa haka
team for the Canterbury regional
secondary schools kapa haka competition,
beingheld in Christchurch later thisyear.
Instead,she found herself learning about
Pacific Islandculture as students have
been practising in earnest for Polyfest.
Head girl Charlie Wickssays the Maori
students made adeal with the Pasifika
students at lastyear’s inaugural Maoriand
Pasifika cultural awards evening.
‘‘We agreed thatthe kapahaka kids
woulddoPolyfest if the Pasifika kidsdo
kapa haka.Itmeans that as aMaori I’m
learningabout Samoan culture, which is
similar, and the Pasifika kidswill learn
aboutMaori culture, whichisreally cool.’’
The Polyfest teamcomprises 10 Fijians,
sevenSamoans, three Cook Islanders,two
Tongans,aSolomon Islander and 10 Maori.
‘‘This group has got so many different
culturesand we’reall from big families
who are coming along to supportus, so we
hope to blowaway the other schoolswho
have neverheard of us,’’ Charlie says.
Year 12 students SelinaPesefea and
Onge Junior Lafulafu have taken the lead
in teaching students someoftheirSamoan
culture.
‘‘It’s not an easy job, but our teachers
made it way easier,’’Selina says.
Canterbury Polyfest is being heldin
Christchurch and is subject to the region
remainingatalert level 1.
The school’s Level 3Maori Tikanga class
is organising ahangiand fried bread
tomorrow (Friday), withtickets, at $10,
available through the school office.
Racecourse quarry proposal may be acase of putting the cart before the horse
Dear Editor,
Inote that neitherthe
Rangiora Harness Clubnor the
Canterbury Jockey Clubhave
authoritytoallow aquarry at
theirRangioravenue.
The RacingIndustry Act 2020,
section 21, confirms this.
Written approval of the
respective racingcodesis
required first. So,can the codes
give permission? Isuspect this
is dependentonnavigatingthe
following:
Showing reason for
overriding section 21. The
legislation is in place to enable
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
the rationalisation of the
industry following a2018
review.
Provingthey can meet health
and safety, animal welfare, and
community consultation
requirementsunder the Act.
Confirming agreed future
venue plans. The harnesscode
hasn’t even established its
criteria for these yet.
Demonstrating an encumbrance
on its land for 15 years is
viable in its fraught state.
This situation is a“cartbefore
the horse”. Not appropriate at a
racecourse!
Yours,
JulieLamplugh,
Rangiora
No authority
Dear Editor,
At apublic meetingon
February 23, thatIunderstand
the CanterburyJockeyClub and
the Rangiora Harness Racing
Club were both invited to but did
not attend, there was a
presentation outlining that they
did not havethe authorityunder
the Racing Act to allow whatis
proposed.
Controversially, the racing
industry received$72 millionof
public fundinginMay 2020.
Was that money well spent in
aCovid­19 year? Behindthe
scenes,your clubs appear to be
ignoring legislative
requirements.
Are you not concerned about
the valuable ECan and
Waimakariri Council resources
you are wasting pursuing your
agreement with Taggart Earth
Moving for this quarrying
activity without yet having
obtained thelegalright to do so?
Why are you not engaging with
the community on this issue,or
are you above legislative
requirementsand the opinion of
people whosesupportyou rely
on?
Yours,
StephanieSchwabe,
Rangiora
McALPINES MITRE 10 MEGA RANGIORA -OCEAN WATCH
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Week
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SE
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Set 7:55pm
Best 12:19am
Good
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Rise 5:29am
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SE
Good
Rise 7:22am
Set 7:53pm
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1:06am
1:28pm
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Set 8:33pm
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Rise 7:25am
Set 7:49pm
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SE
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Waimakariri 3:58am 2.4 10:11am 0.5 4:48am 2.4 11:00am 0.5 5:34am 2.4 11:47am 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
Mouth
4:18pm 2.3 10:31pm 0.5 5:07pm 2.3 11:21pm 0.5 5:54pm 2.3
6:40pm 2.3 12:32pm 0.6 7:26pm 2.2 1:16pm 0.6 8:11pm 2.2 1:59pm 0.6 8:55pm 2.2 2:42pm 0.7
Amberley 3:58am 2.4 10:11am 0.5 4:48am 2.4 11:00am 0.5 5:34am 2.4 11:47am 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
Beach
4:18pm 2.3 10:31pm 0.5 5:07pm 2.3 11:21pm 0.5 5:54pm 2.3
6:40pm 2.3 12:32pm 0.6 7:26pm 2.2 1:16pm 0.6 8:11pm 2.2 1:59pm 0.6 8:55pm 2.2 2:42pm 0.7
4:07am 2.4 10:20am 0.5 4:57am 2.4 11:09am 0.5 5:43am 2.4 11:56am 0.5 6:28am 2.3 12:18am 0.5 7:11am 2.3 1:03am 0.6 7:55am 2.2 1:46am 0.6 8:40am 2.2 2:28am 0.7
Motunau 4:27pm 2.3 10:40pm 0.5 5:16pm 2.3 11:30pm 0.5 6:03pm 2.3
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
4:09am 2.4 10:22am 0.5 4:59am 2.4 11:11am 0.5 5:45am 2.4 11:58am 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
Gore Bay 4:29pm 2.3 10:42pm 0.5 5:18pm 2.3 11:32pm 0.5 6:05pm 2.3
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
4:00am 1.8 10:16am 0.4 4:51am 1.8 11:05am 0.5 5:40am 1.8 11:53am 0.5 6:27am 1.8 12:11am 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
Kaikoura 4:20pm 1.7 10:31pm 0.4 5:10pm 1.7 11:22pm 0.4 6:00pm 1.7
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
*Not for navigational purposes. Wind and swell are based on apoint off Gore Bay. Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidespy.com Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd.
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NEWS
The North Canterbury News, March 11, 2021
11
Children’sday ahuge hit in Kaiapoi
Kaiapoi’sTrousselot
Parkcame alive with the
sound of children
laughing and squealing
during playtime on their
specialday.
LastSunday’s event,
heldtocelebrate
Children’s Day,was
organisedbyTianaWills
of Kaiapoi’s Reflections
Community Trust. It was
openedbyWaimakariri
DistrictMayor Dan
Gordon.
Tiana said she was
thrilled thatSunday’s
event wentahead after an
anxious wait to see if the
level 2Covid­19
restrictions wouldbe
reduced in time.
‘‘It was an awesome
event.Itwas really
lovely,’’ she said.
‘‘It is aday set aside in
many countries around
the worldtocelebrate,
nurture and treasure our
children,promotingfive
important messages:
Givingtime, praise and
encouragement, listening
and talking, love and
affectionand new
experiences.’’
Go­cart fun ... Khaleesi McDonald­Rush, aged 3, of
Christchurch, enjoys Children’s Day in Kaiapoi.
Father and son ... Ryan Loader, aged 11, of Christchurch, with his father,
Glen, who is amember of Christchurch’s True Life Characters Group. He
was Pokemon character Pikachu during Children’s Day. PHOTOS: SHELLEY TOPP
Jumping for joy ... Chloe Green, aged 10,
of Kaiapoi, enjoys herself on the air track.
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By SHELLEY TOPP
Two fun­loving cats,owned by an earlychildhood
teacher who grew up in Kaiapoi, arethe subjectofanew
children’s book. Shadow andWillow —The MouseHunt,
written and published by Shannon Barker, is the first in
aplanned series of seven books about her much­loved,
pampered cats, Shadow and Willow.
Shannon, who lives in Christchurchbut plans to
eventually returntoKaiapoi to live, has beenanearly
childhood teacher for almosteightyears.
She has alwaysenjoyed writing and says it was a
spontaneousdecision to write achildren’s book.
‘‘I just sat downand wrote it in about an hour on my
phone,’’she says.
‘‘The rhyming wasthe hardest part, but Ireally enjoy
children’s booksthat rhymesoIknew this was something
Iwanted to do.’’
Finding an illustrator was also difficult.
‘‘There wereacouple of people Itried first, but they
fellthrough.
‘‘Eventually, Iwas told about awebsite wherepeople
can advertise for illustratorsand Itried this out,’’
Shannon says.
She liked Elena Dubova’s work and endingup
choosingher to illustrate the book, whichwas printed by
Christchurch Blueprint Ltd.
Shannon has already written threemore booksand is
eventually hopingtofind apublisher for them.
In the meantime, she has aChristmas book she would
lovetoreleasethisyear,but firstneeds to sell all copies
of Shadow and Willow —The Mouse Hunt to fundthe next
book.
Elena has illustratedall of the books.
‘‘I reallylike her illustrations,’’ Shannon says. ‘‘She has
beengreat to work withand has illustrated all four of my
books so far.
‘‘Wehave discussed the next books in the series.I
really wanted to work with someone that would illustrate
the whole series.’’
One dollar fromeverypurchase of Shadow and Willow
—The MouseHunt will be donatedtothe Bowel and
Liver Trust to go towardsresearch for Crohnsand
irritable bowel research.
Shannon decided to do this because many of her
family members haveeither Crohn’sdisease or irritable
bowel disease.
Her book can be bought at NorthCanterbury Books in
Rangiora, Kaiapoi Paper Plus, Rangiora Shoe Lines,
Wee KiwiKidz Rangiora,Piccadilly BooksinAvonhead,
LavainNorthlands,PaperPlus Barrington, Paper Plus
Blenheim,PaperPlus Kaikoura, Encounter Kaikoura,
Little Rock Kaikouraand Kitz DesigninWanaka.
People can alsobuy it directly from Shannonvia her
Facebook page, Shadowand Willow—Children’s Books.
All in the family ... Shannon Barker with her cats Shadow, left, and
Willow, who feature in anew children’s book Shannon has written, titled
Shadow and Willow —The Mouse Hunt.
PHOTO: JORDAN MILLS
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The North Canterbury News, March 11, 2021
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By DAVIDHILL
Abuskersfestival is coming to Kaiapoi.
The Kaiapoi Promotions Association
(KPA)isplanning the event for October,
as it looks to bring more iconic events to
the river town alongside the Christmas
Carnival and the River Carnival.
KPA business manager MartynCook
says the event is set to attractmany top
localbuskers.
‘‘We’re not expectingtoattract any
international acts this year, withthe
border restrictions, but we willhave a
number of acts that localpeoplewill be
familiar with from our other events.’’
Therewill be daytime performances
for families at Trousselot Park,
complemented by foodstalls, while
evening performances will be held in the
Kaiapoi High School auditorium.
KPA is watching nervously as the
Waimakariri District Council considers
submissions for mixedbusiness use
proposalsfor the former red zone site on
Hilton Street, across the road from
Countdown.
The site has beenusedfor the
Christmas Carnival in recent years.
‘‘We’re workingonthe theory that
nothing will happen this year,’’MrCook
says.‘‘The council has made it clear that
they want to develop amarket green
whichwill sit alongside amixed business
use proposal,but what we don’t knowis
how big thatmarketgreen space willbe.’’
In the meantime, the association is
exploring other options in case its
preferredsite is out of action. Options
include Norman Kirk Park,Murphy
Park,Wyllie Park and former red zone
land in Black Street.
Overall, the Kaiapoi business
community appears to be weathering the
Covid­19 uncertainty reasonably well, Mr
Cook says. ‘‘Thefeedback we are getting
is that everything is tracking along OK.’’
He says anecdotal evidence suggests
the official unemploymentrate,which is
lowerthan it was 12 months ago, is not a
true measureasitdoesnot include those
with aspouse working, students, or those
‘‘under­utilised’’ in parttimeorcasual
employment.
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18 The North Canterbury News, March 11, 2021
Council finalises its
water submission
By DAVID HILL
Water reform,roading,the infrastructure
stimulus programmeand Covid­19 social
recovery were amongthe items discussed
at Jim Palmer’s final council meetinglast
week.
DeputyMayor NevilleAtkinsonpaid
tribute to the retiring chief executive,
notingthe significant role Mr Palmer had
playedinhis 20 years of service.
‘‘Thiscouncil has beenrunning for 32
years and in that time therehave been
384 standard council meetings and Jim
Palmerhas attended 220 of them for his
sins.’’
Councillorsdebated acouncil
submission to the Health Select
Committee on the WaterServices Bill,
which seeks clarification on chlorination
exemptions and raises concerns about
the status of private water suppliers.
The council’s main urban water
supplies in Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Oxford,
Woodend and Pegasus, and some rural
supplies, are able to meet the national
drinking water standards without
chlorination.
‘‘We have statedinthe submission that
we have consulted with the community in
the past,and the community has made it
clear that it does not want chlorination of
its drinking water,’’ three waters
manager KalleySimpsonsays.
The council supplies drinking waterto
about 80 percentofresidents in the
district, while the remaining 20%
receive their water from private
supplies.
Private water supplierswill be
included in the legislation and willbe
required to register withthe Crown
agent,Taumata Arowai, whichisbeing
establishedthis month.
The council believes compliance
requirements need to be proportional to
scale and it is concernedabout the
impactofthe legislation on private
suppliers, and who is responsible for
supporting these suppliers.
Mr Simpsonsaid the processseemed
straightforward for suppliers compliant
with the drinking waterstandards,but
the council understands there are
several privateschemes which are not.
The WaterServices Bill states that
territorial authorities wouldbeobliged
to step in and ‘‘take over the management
of afailing private drinking water
supplier’’,hesaid.
Councillorsvotedtoapprove the
council’s contribution of $147,000
towards roadimprovements in
Southbrook, including preparing the
designationofland for the proposed
Rangiora easternlink road.
The council is hopeful of receiving a
51% New Zealand Transport Agency
subsidy towards the project.
The proposed eastern linkisunlikely
to be constructed until 2035 at the
earliest, but Cr Joan Ward calledonthe
project to be brought forward in abid to
ease traffic congestion at Southbrook.
Councillorsapproved the creationofa
Cust headworks upgradetobeadded to
the council’sinfrastructure projects
underthe government’s stimulus
funding,with $220,900 set aside.
Mr Simpson reported thatmost of the
contracts have been awarded, with
several awardedunder budget.
Funding of $70,000 was also approved
from the council’s Covid­19 recovery fund
to allow the community team to continue
to supportsocial recoveryover the next
15 months.
Communityteam manager Tessa
Sturley saidfunding had been received
from the Ministry of Social
Development’s ‘‘flexiwage’’ scheme until
May this year.
‘‘This funding has resulted in the
identificationofgaps of social service
provisioninthe communityand has led
to some key projects,including the
development of awebsite that will help
link peopletothe services they need.
‘‘We want to see thoseprojects through
in asustainable fashion and to ensure
our district can continue to be
supported.’’
To date, the funding had helped
facilitate severalinitiatives, including
neighbourhood barbecues over the
summer, she said.
Years of service honoured
Efforts acknowledged... Outgoing Waimakariri DistrictCouncil chief executive Jim
Palmer, left, receives aMayor’s Awardfrom Dan Gordon duringhis farewell gatheringto
acknowledge his many years of service.MrPalmer finished lastFridayafterfirstjoiningthe
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Fundraising quiz night planned
AgroupofRangiora teenagers are
holdingaquiznight to raise fundsforthe
Community Wellbeing North Canterbury
Trust.
TheYear 9to 13 students areall
membersofthe RangioraHighSchool
Leos Club, which chooses adifferent
charity to support year year.
Leos Club presidentBeccaBarnett
said it wasaunanimousdecision to
supportCommunityWellbeing.
‘‘Thisyearwewanted to fundraise for
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Theclub would lovetohavesponsors
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Thetrivia quiz willtakeplaceat7pm
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areasked toemailrangioraleos@
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Have your say.
Environment Canterbury and your local Council will be undertaking public consultation on Long-Term
Plans during March and April.Beinvolvedinthe futureofwhereyou liveand make sureyou have asay.
Long-Term Plansset out Council priorities over a10-year timeframe andare updated every threeyears.Your views
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By SCOTT MASON
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lockdowns on business revenue and
balance sheets will becomeapparent this
year,and there willbemany weird and
wonderful changes in tax.
Most tax changes proposed in 2020were
in response to Covid. It is safe to say that
in 2021 we may see more tax changes in
relationtoCovid recovery.
The Governmentmay also look for ways
to generate more tax revenue as we come
out of Covidwith adeficit becauseofall
the extra money pumped intothe
economy, and aburgeoningpublicsector.
One thing we knowfor sureisthat the
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By DAVID HILL
Jimand RamonaSidey willbe
hoping for secondtimelucky
as theylookforwardto
presidingover theHawarden
A&PShowonSaturday,March
20.
TheWaikaricouplehave
returnedfor asecond yearas
co­presidents,afterthe 2020
show wascancelled because of
Covid­19.
TheSideyfamily’slinksto
theHawarden A&P
Association datebacktothe
show’s originsin1907,when
Mr Sidey’s great­greatgrandfather,JamesLittle,
was
theassociation’sfirst show
president.
Mr Littleisbelieved to have
developed theCorriedale
sheepbreed whilemanaging
Corriedale Station in North
Otago in the 1860s.
He latermoved north to the
Waikari area, laying the
foundationsfor the
StrathblaneCorriedaleStud,
nowfarmed by Jim and
Ramona.
Theirsheep havewon the
supreme champion wool
sheepseveraltimesoverthe
years at theCanterburyA&P
Show.
Today, the Sideys farmon
thewesternoutskirts of the
North Canterbury township of
Waikariwiththeir daughters
Hannahand Millie,both high
school students at Hurunui
College.
Mr Sideyalsohas twoadult
children, Tom, an airforce
officer,and Ella, aprimary
school teacher.
Thefamily runs250 stud
ewes and farms cattle on their
property.They are also
breeding andtrainingworking
dogs.
Twoyears ago,MrSideysent
rams to Chile, Argentina and
Uruguay, and hasjudged
sheep in the region.
Lastyear, he was to travel to
Braziland Uruguay for
judging, buthis plans were
thwartedbyCovid­19.
The Sideyshavefarmedthe
Waikariproperty for13years,
while Mr Sidey previously
worked at GlenRock in the
Rakaia Gorge, andmanaged
Waitohi Hills,near Hawarden,
for about 12 years before
coming to Strathblane.
He has alsospenttime in
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An enthusiastic dogtriallist,
Mr Sidey wonthe South Island
drive andyardcompetition at
Blenheim lastyearwithhis
dog,Ace,and planstocompete
at this year’s Hawardenshow.
Mrs Sidey saysworking
alongside herhusband on the
farm ‘‘isadream come true’’,
having worked as avet nurse,
studied farmingand worked
on farms in her homecountry
of Germany and during her
OE. She likes lookingafter the
youngdogsand loves horses,
havingbeen involved with
thoroughbredsinGermany
and England.
The couple are alsokeen
supporters of their daughters’
hobbies.
Hannah, aged 14,isa
member of JuniorDog
Training and Dogs New
Zealand (formerlythe New
Zealand KennelClub). She
trains her border colliein
obedience through theNorth
CanterburyDog TrainingClub
in Rangiora,agility through
the Waimakariri Dog Training
Club in Mandeville, and with
dad’s helponsheep.
She also attendsthe annual
junior dogtrainingcamps in
theNorth andSouth Island,
meeting young peoplefromall
over NewZealandand
learningfromvarious dog
trainers fromaround the
country.
Millie, 13,isakeen horse
rider, having had ponies from
ayoung age.
Herlatest project is amuchloved
black pony, aformer
barrel racer,who sheis
training for showjumpingwith
thehelpofher coach, Sam
Wilson.
Thecoupleurge the
community to backthe show,
whichthey describe as an
‘‘awesome community event’’.
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The show, whichhas thecommunityat
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vegetablecompetitions.
An added featureisthe rodeo display in
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bucking
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By DAVID HILL
Localrodeoriders will be demonstrating
theirskills at the Hawarden A&P Show.
Hawardenfarmer and saddle bronc
riderTim Costello is bringingan
invitational rodeo backthe show, after it
proved to be amajor hit two years ago.
‘‘My parents(Tom and AnneCostello)
were co­presidents that year, so theyasked
us to do it, and the show committeewas
keen to keep it going.
‘‘It provedtobehugely popular two
yearsago, so hopefully we will get asimilar
response.It’s good promotionfor the sport,
because alot of the people thereprobably
wouldn’t go out of their way to go and
watcharodeo, but hopefully theywill
come away withapositive viewofwhat
rodeois,’’says Mr Costello, aNew Zealand
RodeoCowboys Association(NZRCA)
boardmember.
Several North Canterbury riders have
optedtoforgonational circuit points up for
grabsinthe North Island to support the
Hawardenshow, while others have come
out of retirement for the invitational event.
Mr Costello took up rodeoin2010 and
spentsix wintersfrom 2014 competing in
Canada, whileriding the summercircuitin
New Zealand. ‘‘It’s very different in
Canada. You willbegoing to two or three
or more rodeos in the sameweekend. You
compete and then jump in the car and
you’re off again. Here, you just go to one
rodeoand spend the whole weekend
there.’’
Despite the busyschedules,few
Canadian riders made afortune fromthe
sportand the riskofacareer­ending injury
is ever­present, justasitisinother sports.
‘‘The qualityofbucking stock and riders
they’ve got over there means you’ve got to
be at the top of your game, otherwise it’s
not worthwhile.
‘‘I was justkind of putting my focus into
rodeo and Ijust worked when Icould.’’
When he returned homein2019, Mr
Costello decided to settle backinto the
family’s sheepand beef farmatHawarden.
While his Friesian bulls were not used
for rodeocompetitions,MrCostello does
have some bucking horses whichare used
for saddle broncriding.
Rodeo is not the easiest sport to get into,
says Mr Costello,who got hookedafter
ridingsteers at the AmuriA&P Show.
‘‘I didn’t really know anyone in the sport,
Ijust decided it was what Iwanted to do,
so Ijoined the NZRCA and in those days
you got ahardcopynewsletter.
‘‘I wenttoarodeo school at Duncan
Mackintosh’satWhiterock and it went
from there,while othershave justgot in
touch withme.
‘‘So maybeit’s just amatter of youngguys
stepping outside theircomfort zone, taking
arisk and getting involved.’’
The freepublic rodeo demonstration
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Hawarden show on Saturday,March 20.
This year’s line­up featurestwo past
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Show.
PHOTO:FILE
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One competition which is sure to go
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photography competition.
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and organiser Lucy Hunter­Weston says
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Birds of afeather ... Donald Stuart has been putting on duck­herding demonstrations for years.
Quacker entertainmentassured
Donald Stuart is adept at getting his
ducksinarow.
He roundsthem up with his dog, and
marches them through apurpose­built
duck­herding course.
The veteran dog trialler from Wairau
Valley, near Blenheim, began using
ducksin1986 to help train his puppies,
afterheran out of sheep.
Donald recognised the entertainment
the ducks and dogsprovided and took it
on the road.
Today, he is in demand at events,such
as A&P shows, to show off his duckherding
routine.
Even aftermore than30years, he still
hasn’t run out of ideas.
His ducks march through aseries of
PHOTO: FILE
ramps, tunnels, bridges,seesawand
even take to the slippery slope of aslide.
Why ducks? Well, chickens are
cluelessand geese are too big, says
Donald, who will be givingdisplays
throughout the show at variousspots
around the Hawarden Showgrounds,
includingone final fling in the main
ring.
Hunt on for
region'stop
pumpkins
The hunt is on for the heaviest,
funkiest, grooviest and puniest
pumpkins growing in the Hawarden
area.
There are children’s classes for
all shapes and sizes, and the
heaviest in both the children’s and
open section will winits owner a
trophy to put on the mantelpiece for
the year.
Marrows are also on the
competition menu, with children’s
and open classes for the heaviest of
this edible treat.
This summer has seen plenty of
moisture around, so event
organisers will behoping to see
somewhoppers in this year’s
Hawarden A&P Show pumpkin and
marrow competition.
The fruit and vegetable section is
afeature at the show, and acredit to
the late Bob McIlraith, astalwart of
the event.
Bob was president of the
Hawarden A&P Show in 2001 and
was electedalife member in 2009.
He was also awarded aRoyal
Agricultural Society gold medal for
his contribution to the country
show.
Bob began his contact with the
showwhen he entered vegetables in
the showsoon after arriving in the
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HorticulturalFutures HubPresentations
How tobeaSpace Sustainonaut -DrTrevor Stuthridge, AgResearch
&Sarah Kessans, UC Fri 9.30am
Behind the stink: The corpse plant at Lincoln University -
Dr Meike Rombach, Lincoln University Fri 10.30am
To plant ornot to plant -Don Royds, Lincoln University
Fri 11.30am, Sun 1.30pm
Grow mahinga kai -Mananui Ramsden, Environment Canterbury
Fri 12.30pm, Sat 9.30am, Sun 3.30pm
Geeks gogourmet: how science is transforming our food -
Dr Trevor Stuthridge, AgResearch Fri 1.30pm, Sat, Sun 12.30pm
Garden Design and Construction Tips and Tricks -
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Green Gardeners of the Future -Ruud Kleinpaste Fri 3.30pm
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Sat, Sun 10.30am
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Passionate about passionfruit
By SHELLEY TOPP
Amberley’s Little Vintage Espresso Cafe
owners are excited to be in with achance
to win anational baking competition.
The competition, organised by the New
Zealand Passionfruit Growers’
Association, is open to cafes and
restaurants nationwide.
The competition aims to support
passionfruit growers and encourage
domestic consumption of the fruit by
finding New Zealand’s favourite baking
treat or dessert using fresh New Zealandgrown
passionfruit.
The Little Vintage Espresso Cafe, owned
by Vanessa Hanna and Matt Rudge,
already has two passionfruit treats on its
cafe menu.
Vanessa makes everything sold in the
cafe from scratch and customers say her
passionfruit and white chocolate muffins
and passionfruit cheesecake are already
winners.
They are hoping the Amberley
community will support the cafe by voting
for their muffins and cheesecake in the
baking contest.
The winner will receive two trays of
fresh New Zealand passionfruit, one for
their business and another for their
customers.
The winning cafe or restaurant will also
be featured on the Passionfruit NZ
Facebook page.
Cafes or restaurants can enter by sharing
aphoto of their passionfruit creations on
Facebook by using the hashtags
#nzbestpassionfruitdelight and tagging
@Passionfruit_NZ, then getting their
customers to vote by liking the image.
Voting opens tomorrow (Friday) and
closes on April 30.
Most of New Zealand’s commercially
Baking with passion ... Matt Rudge and
Vanessa Hanna, owners of the Little Vintage
Espresso Cafe in Amberley.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
grown passionfruit is exported to the
United States but increased competition in
that market and high airfreight costs
arising from the pandemic has hampered
passionfruit exports this year, which
means there will be more available for the
domestic market.
‘‘We are working with wholesalers and
encouraging consumers to try our delicious
passionfruit,’’ says Rebekah Vlaanderen,
president of the Passionfruit Growers’
Association.
‘‘The competition is part of that
process.’’
Slice of heaven ... Aslice of Vanessa Hanna’s
passionfruit cheesecake.
NEWS
The North Canterbury News, March 11, 2021
33
Branches
not affected
North Canterbury is
unaffectedbyKiwibank’s
decisiontocloseseven
branches.
Loburn’sRuralWomen
NZ board member Sharron
Davie­Martinispleasedthe
decision won’timpact on
theNorth Canterbury
Kiwibank branchesin
Amberley,Kaiapoi,
Rangiora andKaikoura.
Butshe saysthe bank’s
decision,inMay 2019, to
stopissuing andaccepting
chequesfromFebruary28
thefollowingyearhas had a
severe impact on rural
communities.
‘‘Manyofthe people who
do nothave reliablemobile
phone coverage or internet
connectivityinrural areas
still needtouse cheques,’’
she says. ‘‘Almost aquarter
of our RuralWomen NZ
members still pay their
membership subscription
by chequeand mostofour
donations comeby
cheque.’’
Theorganisation’s
president, Gill Naylor,says
Kiwibank’s decision to
close seven branches,
includingfive with adirect
impact on rural communities,isdisappointing.
“Reductionsinservices
in rural communities is
causingadeeper inequity
of the provision of those
services, compared with
urbancommunities.’’
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The North Canterbury News, March 11, 2021
ARTHURBURKELTD
Established 1935
35
Beware of fishhooks in consent-free builds
The list of building workthat doesnot require aconsent
was expandedlast August.Kerry Walsh,the building
and property managerfor the Hurunui DistrictCouncil,
explainsthe changes, but warnsthere can be pitfalls.
The types of building work that
do not require building consent
was expandedinAugust 2020 to
allowlargerand more types of
structurestobeconstructed
without any approval from
councils.
However, there aresome large
fishhooks with most of these
builds —and, of course, the
District Plan rulesstill applytoo.
For example,you can now
design and buildashed, garage
or sleepoutupto30square
metres (sq m). However,itmust
be madeout of lightweight
materials —that is, not concrete
blocks or bricks, norcan you have
aconcretetile roof.
Sleepouts cannot contain any
sanitaryfixtures or fittings
(basins,showers, baths,toilets,
kitchens, kitchenettes etc), and
they are allowedonly on a
section thathas ahouse.
Another new exemption allows
for unconsentedhay barns up to
110 sq m. These can be built as
long as they are in arural zone
and on asite with wind speeds
that don’t exceed44metres per
second (a “high wind zone”).
Even though this soundsgood, in
realitymost of the Hurunui
district and someofthe
Waimakariri are rated higher.
Carports can now be built up to
40 sq mifthey havebeen
engineer­designed or are
designed and built by alicensed
building practitioner.
The good news is that you can
still design and build a20sqm
carportentirely yourself.
Outdoor coveredspacesare
verypopularatthe moment, and
as long as they are connected to
yourhouse thenyou can build
one of these up to 20 sq m.
If you use aLBP designer and
LBP builderyou can thengoup
to 30 sq m.
And if you would likean
outdoorfire or pizza oven, these
willnot require consentaslong
as they are not connected to a
wallorroof, are1maway from
the house,and the smoke doesn’t
annoy the neighbours.
Bridges for private use that are
entirely on privateland no longer
require aconsent —aslong as
theydon’tspan more than 6m
and are no higher than 3m.
There are also several rather
obscureexemptions that are
new,including water bladders,
ground­mountedsolar arrays,
ground moisture barriers,
structures supporting water
pipes and temporary storage
stacks, to name afew.
It is important to remember
thatbuildings that don’t require
Popular projects ... Outdoor covered spaces up to 20 sq mare exempt as long as they are connected to
your house.
PHOTO: NZ GOVT
consent generally need to be at
least their own height from the
boundary and residence, so if the
shed is 3m highthen it must be
3m from the boundary or
residential accommodation, plus
any requirements that may be in
the Hurunui or Waimakariri
district plans.
If youwant to save yourself a
whole lot of grief, then someof
the things to avoid include
building too close to the
boundary,constructingwithin a
recession plane, exceedingthe
maximum site coverage, building
over an easement or council
drains, or on someone else’s land.
It is also important to
remember that any building work
that does not require aconsent
stillhas to comply with the
building code, meaning that the
construction still needstobe
abovethe minimumstandard. It
pays to do your research.
The Hurunui District Building
team has recently been meeting
real estateagents fromall around
Canterbury to adviseofthese
new exemptions. They all say it is
getting toughertosell ahouse
due to illegal or non­complying
building work.
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From Page 35
It really does pay to get it
right to avoid heartache upon
asale.
Most prospective buyers
request aLIM and aproperty
inspection before buying a
house. If these pick up that
certain building work was
done without the required
consent, this will probably
cause delays and costs to
resolve as very few people
want to buy aproblem.
The usual way to fix up
work that does not have
consent is via the Certificate
of Acceptance (COA) process.
This is basically aconsent in
reverse but it is by no means
the easier route. It is more
difficult, costs more, and
causes stress to all involved,
so it pays to check with the
council prior to starting any
building work to ensure you
have it right.
Both Waimakariri and
Hurunui councils have duty
building officers who are
available to provide advice or
you can Google “exempted
building work” to read it for
yourself (but awarning; it’s a
rather large and complicated
document).
The council processes
quite afew Certificate of
Acceptances where owners
have carried out work
without the required
consents and now have to
make it legal (or may be
required to remove the
structure).
We find with almost every
application that the
minimum standard has not
been met —often with major
items such as foundations,
cladding or framing being
well below minimum code.
As said previously, it pays
Barn changes ... Unconsented hay barns up to 110 square metres are now permitted, but there are
conditions.
PHOTO:SUPPLIED
to do your research and to ask
people in the know how to
construct your building
project before starting.
Council building officers
are more than happy to
provide free advice around
your construction project.
They would much rather do
this than be the bearers of
bad news at the other end.
In summary, these new
exemptions are good news
for some DIY projects but
remember to do some
research first to avoid big
problems later.
Exempted work
Sleepouts up to 30 sq m.
Haysheds up to 110 sq m.
Bridges up to 6m span.
Covered outdoor areas up
to 30 sq m.
Outdoor fireplaces and
pizza ovens.
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Builders face atight, hot market
Value your skills, price yourself well
and stick to your guns, an experienced
Rangiora­based builder says in the
middle of aheated housing market.
Wayne Moore has been building in his
own right for 25 years.
He says he has noticed how builders
price themselves, particularly
compared to other trades.
It is not uncommon for abuilder’s rate
to be similar to acouple of decades ago,
he says.
Wayne and his wife, Nerissa, owner of
financial services firm North
Canterbury Tax &Bookkeeping, are
members of building supplies cooperative
CBS, anationwide group
providing members with competitive
pricing on materials, goods and services.
Savings vary depending on who you
deal with and what you buy, but co­op
membership helps trim their costs,
Wayne says.
That’s important now in Canterbury
and elsewhere, as the building industry
and property market experiences one of
its periodic surges.
As builders and home­owners know,
the latest development run is being
fuelled by acombination of low interest
rates, pent up Covid demand for
property, and the effects of along­term
national housing shortage.
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in house alterations and building
houses. The business has been able to
model itself on abigger scale by
accessing CBS member pricing.
Land supply is tight and the larger
group home builders have alarge share
of the available market.
Wayne says he would encourage any
tradie to join CBS, whether abuilder,
plumber or electrician.
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period were in Rangiora, Kaiapoi and
Woodend.
In these towns, virtually all of the
significant developments were in just
five estates: Pegasus Town,
Ravenswood, Silverstream, Beachgrove
and Townsend Fields.
While these sections are busy being
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district is either unsuitable or
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4. Plant weed­free crop seed.
5. Examinepaddocks regularly and
frequently.
6. Use multiple herbicide mechanisms of
action that are effective against the most
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7. Apply the labelled herbicide rate at
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management practices where
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movement of weedseed or
vegetativepropagules.
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Farmers and growers can rest assured
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Medicines and pesticides to keep
animals and plants healthy are more
important than ever to ensure an
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get the right product for your needs.
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protection manufacturers are relying on
shipping to transport goods to prevent
price hikes for the end consumer,’’ he
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was cancelled last year, and officials have just made the call to cancel this year’s event. PHOTO:FILE
Wool competition the
latest Covid victim
By DAVID HILL
The annual Golden Fleece competition
has been added to the long list of events
that have fallen victim to Covid­19.
The prestigious event, scheduled to
have been held in May in Rangiora, has
been cancelled for the second year
running, with the Royal Agricultural
Society (RAS) choosing to focus on
salvaging what it can from the A&P show
circuit.
‘‘We decided to cancel this year
because people aren’t always able to get
their fleeces out to their local shows,’’
event convenor Christine
Roberts said.
‘‘But hopefully we will
still get afew autumn shows
in this year.’’
Mrs Roberts is also the
Oxford A&P Association
executive officer, with the
show scheduled to be held
on April 3.
The Golden Fleece would
have been held at the
Rangiora Showgrounds
Function Centre, where it
was last held in 2019.
The fate of the event is
expected to be discussed at the RAS
Conference in June.
Several high profile events have been
casualties of Covid­19, including the
New Zealand Agricultural Show in
Christchurch last November and the
Royal Auckland Easter Show, for the
second year running.
RAS executive officer Debbie
Cameron said the timing of the ‘‘latest
surge in Auckland’’ was unfortunate for
South Island show committees, as
several shows are held in March and
April.
The Amuri and Temuka/Geraldine
shows were cancelled on March 6and it
has created nervous times for the
organisers of other autumn shows.
Christine Roberts
‘‘We were fully aware that these things
could happen, but the uncertainty makes
it very hard for show committees,’’ Mrs
Cameron said.
‘‘With all the work and effort that goes
into shows, it’s devastating for the
community. The committees start
working on their next show the day after
the show.’’
As the country went into lockdown in
March last year, the Hawarden,
Methven, Malvern (Sheffield),
Flaxbourne, Oxford and the Mackenzie
Highland (Fairlie) shows were all
cancelled.
‘‘Fingers crossed those
shows can go ahead this
year,’’ Mrs Cameron said.
‘‘Covid is something new
for us, so it creates that
uncertainty —‘do we? —
don’t we?’.’’
‘‘But there’s not alot we
can do about it until
everyone is vaccinated and
it is proven to work, and the
situation is more stable.’’
The Canterbury A&P
Association made the call
in May last year to cancel
the New Zealand
Agricultural Show, which left the event’s
future in doubt.
But event director Geoff Bone said the
association had been overwhelmed by
the support from the community in
raising enough funds to allow the
committee to start afresh this year.
‘‘We are certainly working towards
having ashow this year, but it’s amatter
of organising how we can manage the
risk.’’
The show committee will meet next
month to discuss some safety protocols
and progress planning for the show, he
said.
‘‘The show committee has been
amazing. They’re 100 percent behind
us.’’
Farm looks
at structure
The Lincoln University Dairy Farm is
adoptingalean management structure.
The South IslandDairying
DevelopmentCentre,which oversees
management of the farm in partnership
with the university, has been reviewing
the management structuresince the
departure of formerexecutive director
Ron Pellowin2018.
Macfarlane Rural Business consultant
Jeremy Savage has been working
alongside farmmanager Peter Hancox as
the farm’s consultantsince November
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consultant. The farm will continue with
this structure for another 12 months, Mr
Savage said.
“Our goal is to improve efficiency
around the catch cry of ‘lean
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still stubbornly high.
“When analysing our strategy,wehave
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staff and the way we run the property to
improveour structures.”
The farm has been runningits 566
cows in two herds, but now planned to
run asingle herd,with just one person
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Staffing levelshave been reducedfrom
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staff called on as required.
But Mr Savagesaid he was conscious
of farm managerPeter Hancox’s heavy
workload, particularly around public
engagement.
“We will be providing moresupport
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year,” Mr Savage said.
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42 The North Canterbury News, March 11, 2021
Machinery demonstrations ahighlight
By DAVID HILL
Two North Canterbury brothers
have been nervously watching
the government’s daily Covid­
19 updates.
Andrew and Nathan Stewart,
of Waikuku, are organising the
demonstrations for the South
Island Agricultural Field Days,
to be held at Kirwee on March
24 to 26.
The event is subject to the
region remaining at alert level
1.
‘‘There’s afair bit of
discussion every time there’s a
press conference, but it’s just a
matter of holding on and hoping
we can do it,’’ Andrew says.
Some of the big machinery is
scheduled to start arriving this
week as the workload begins to
step up ahead of the main
event, while the brothers
continue to juggle their day
jobs.
Andrew runs the family’s
dairy farm at Waikuku with his
wife, Rachel, and works for
Landpower, while Nathan runs
an agricultural contracting
operation, Cresslands
Contracting.
‘‘It certainly does get pretty
hectic from now,’’ Andrew says.
‘‘We’ve been getting the crops
ready and the gear starts
arriving this week, and really
starts to get full­on the week
before.’’
One of the main attractions
this year is expected to be the
inter­plant weeder, designed
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without the need for hand
weeding, Andrew says.
The demonstration area this
year includes about 10 hectares
of crops, including barley
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where various companies can
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weren’t sure how people were
going to get on with their
machines,’’ Andrew says.
‘‘At the moment we’ve got just
over 20 different companies
demonstrating and more than
50 machines.
‘‘We have agood range of
cultivators, ploughs, grubbers
and drills.’’
Nathan has added to his
contracting fleet with
purchases from previous field
days, and the brothers will have
their eye on acouple of
machines this year.
‘‘That’s what alot of guys
have found. It’s the best place to
have alook at the machines
being used and alot of
companies are realising that
too.’’
Overall, there are more than
600 trade sites booked this year,
making the event asellout.
But Covid­19 has had an
impact as many of the large
agricultural machinery
companies have been unable to
get new gear into the country in
time to demonstrate the
machines.
‘‘There seems to have been a
bit of ahold on the boats, so
there will be alot of machines
on display which farmers have
already been using on farms,’’
he says.
Demonstrations ... Machinery is
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Brothers in arms ... Andrew and
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AMURI COMMUNITY FUN DAY
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Amuri parties on after Covid torpedoes show
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with nearly 10 overs to spare.
He was ably supportedatthe other end
by Liam Foulkes, who sensiblyfed the
strike to the rampaging Shipley.
Ohokawalloped
Ohokawas handed asavage home soil
nine­wicket thumping by Leeston­
Southbridge afterbeing restricted to 178/9
in its firstinnings.
Former Dutch international Tim
Gruijters ensured there was no slip­up
chasing the meagre total, with an unbeaten
78 off 105 balls,sharinganunbroken
115­run partnershipwith HarryMowat,
SPORTS RESULTS
Rangiora GolfClub
9Hole Stableford: Ladies:Pam Holland 22,
Hilary Lakeman 19,Elaine Klopper 17c/b, Rita
Moore17c/b,CatherineBoddy17.
Men: Cliff Boddy 18c/b, NelsonMoffatt 18 c/b,
RossMcQueen18, RossGillespie 17 c/b, Hudson
Deane 17.
RangioraBridge Club
Thomas Pairs: North/South: Des Steere/Ruth
Boulton 1, JeanetteChatterton/DawnSimpson2,
Bernie Lukken/PamMcAlister 3. East/West:
David McRae/Fern McRae 1, Linda Hanham/
Robin Hassall2,Margaret Pickering/Janice
Pickering 3.
Presidents: N/S PhillipaWatkins/JoyceGray 1,
who contributed auseful 49 not out.
The winlifted Leeston­Southbridge
ahead of rivals Sefton, which suffered a
49­rundefeattoCheviot.
Dominating performance
Cheviot openerGeorge Waddy
continued his break­out seasonwith a
match­defining 94 at the Cheviot Domain.
His side made236/9 in its 45 overs.
Seftonpaceman Jed Roberts was the
standout forhis side, grabbing four
wickets.
McKenzie Smith, as he often has this
season, got Sefton off to aflying chase
makingaquickfire 46, before collapsingto
lose sixwickets for just 51 runs.
CallumSimpson(65 off 62) and Ollie
Bragg (33 off60) made avaliant latestand
but it wasntenough, as Sefton was bundled
all out for 187 in 38 overs.
Winfor Southbrook
Struggling Southbrook recordedits first
victory sincethe opening round of the
seasoninOctober,with awin over fellow
strugglers Lincoln at MainPower Oval.
Oxford­Rangiora had thebye.
Short scorecards
Weedons 235/4 (J Richards98, B
Nightingale 65, PRugg 27, CRobson 23no;
RHughes 2/73) losttoDarfield 236/2(H
Shipley 140no, LFoulkes 56no; HDArcy
2/36).
Ohoka 178/9 (P Miller 46,JBurns 31, W
Hamilton 30, HFitzpatrick 26; DMunro
3/31, WMacfarlane 2/27) lost to Leeston­
Southbridge 181/1 (T Gruijters 78no, H
Mowat 49no).
Cheviot 236/9 (G Waddy 94, SSidey 39, T
Whelan20; JRoberts 4/46, NGranger2/28,
MCampbell 2/58) beat Sefton 187 (C
Simpson 65, MSmith 46, OBragg 33; S
Burnett 3/28, CSidey 3/43,JFitzpatrick
2/24
IsobelChartres/Jill Amerand Janet Apperley/
Linda Hanham equal 2.E/W: Lesley Shipley/
David McRae/AnneAnderson/DavidRainey2,
Catherine Boddy/Gaynor Hurford3.
Evening: N/S: Kerryn Lange/Karen Manson 1,
FonsSanders/Ellis Sanders 2, LizCalder/
LindseySigglekow 3. E/W: TrishWarnes/Diane
Graham 1, Wayne Hutchings/StuartAtkinson 2,
Johns Kennedy/Eamonn Waters 3.
PlatePairs: N/S: Maria Evans/Owen Evans 1,
Veronica Hall/DerekWilson 2, Carole
Anderson/Jeanette Joyce3.E/W: Jill Amer/
AndrewFindlay 1, Bernice Lloyd/Mike
Cornwall 2, Robin Hassall/Gaynor Hurford3.
Eye on the ball ... Ben Chorley brings the ball out of defence for the Rangiora Amen's
masters team. The other Rangiora players are, from left, Bendon Forrest, Grant Dix, Stu
Hannah (goalkeeper) and Andy Howell.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Masters squads show
steadily improving form
Rangiora Hockey Club’s two men’s
masters teams had contrasting results
through the summer season, but
achieved their best results since
joining the competition only ahandful
of years ago.
The Bteam finished undefeated and
top of division 2inthe Pre­Christmas
round, beating the Harewood
Grasshoppers in the final.
However, the Ateam struggled for
consistency and could manage only
fifth after beating Ashburton in its
pre­Christmas round playoff.
For the post­Christmas round, the
competition was split into three
divisions, with Rangiora’s teams
remaining in divisions 1and 2.
This time the Ateam found another
gear, losing only one game in pool play
then coming from behind to secure a
draw in its last round­robin game
against Carlton.
That was enough to get the side into
the final against the unbeaten
Southern Stags.
The team had nothing to lose going
into the final, and didn’t give up even
after going four goals down by the end
of the third quarter. In fact, the side
had the better of the final quarter,
with two goals to star striker and New
Zealand Masters rep Ben Chorley and
another goal disallowed, ensuring
Southern couldn’t relax.
Despite the game ending with a5­2
score, the Rangiora players were
elated with their improvement
through the season.
In contrast, the Rangiora Bteam
struggled in the New Year
competition, thanks largely to injury
and the unavailability of key players.
Aheavy loss in the last round of pool
play ended its chances of making
another final against the Harewood
Grasshoppers, but the players were
able to redeem themselves in the playoff
for third and fourth with adominant
defensive effort, giving the side a
3­1 win over the Southern Sharks.
In the Masters Women’s
competition, the Waimak team, which
includes several North Canterburybased
players, finished second in
division 1.
Unfortunately, while the side won
12 of its 15 games through the season,
two losses and adraw against its arch
rivals, the Hornby Bengals, sunk its
chances of clinching amasters title.
The Hinemoa­Kaiapoi women’s
masters team finished its season at the
top of division 2with some dominant
performances through the season.
After Christmas, the side lost just
one game against the second­placed
Southern Slamma Jammas, and
scored atotal of 24 goals while
conceding only six.
At the end of the Canterbury
Masters hockey season, many of the
players from these local teams were
looking forward to playing for the
province at the National Masters last
week. However, the event was
cancelled because of the Covid­19
alert level.
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Volunteers at work ... Oxford museum secretary Voila Brown, left, gets assistance from long­serving volunteers Ray Mehrtens and Alma
Johnstone in naming the boys in a1937 image of the Oxford School Band, where ayoung Ray played the bass drum. The museum would
welcome more volunteers to its ranks.
PHOTO: RON HAZLEHURST
Museum has enthusiastic supporters
The OxfordMuseumhas an enthusiastic
membership,offering awealthof
information about the life and times of the
district overmany decades.
Ninety­two­year­old Ray Mehrtens has
had along association with the museum and
was instrumental in its extensionover the
years to include transportation and early
farm machinery.
The museum welcomesvisitors to its
comprehensive displays of Oxford life from
the earlydays of forestry, clothing and home
life through to adiverse display of
photographs, familyancestry records,
radios,books, paintings, cameras,
motorcycles, a1927 Briscoecar, and lots of
early farm machinery.
Entry is free, but donations are always
appreciated. Its summers hours are every
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from1pm
to 3.30pm, and Sundays from 11amto4pm.
End for
cheques
The Hurunui District
Council will stop
accepting cheques on
Monday, May 31.
This will allow the
council to process any
cheques ahead of June 25,
when Westpac, the
council’s bank, stops
accepting them.
The council’s chief
financial officer, Jason
Beck, says any affected
residents should
investigate the council’s
other options for
payments ahead of the
end date.
‘‘Cheques have been
steadily falling out of
favour with many of our
customers over recent
years, but the bank’s
decision to phase them
out completely has really
hastened the need for
those remaining
residents and businesses
to shift to adifferent
solution,’’ he says.
‘‘We provide avariety
of payment options to suit
customers’ preferences.’’
The customer service
team is happy to help sort
the best solution for
payment. People can
email rates@hurunui.
govt.nz.
Those who are unsure
of the best solution
should contact the
council.
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Rangiora 5B Kinley Street
Calling First Home Buyers, Downsizers or Investors
Walking distancetoAshgrove School and all the amenitiesthat Rangiora brings. This 2double bedroom warm townhouse is
the back one of two. Single garagesbetween means youhave your privacy and there is an additional parking space if you
both have vehicles. Thispropertycatchesthe allday sun and has an established private garden. Eachbedroom has built in
double wardrobes for plentyof storage. Thehall andstand-alonelaundry havecupboards galore.The bathroomhas ashower
and abath, great for thatlongsoakatthe end of the day, or forthe children after school. Bathroomand kitchenare full
functioning originalbut in goodcondition. Permanentmaterialexterior and aluminiumwindows meansverylow
maintenance, just move in andenjoy your new home.Auction: Wednesday24Marchat6:00pm onsite.
2 1 1 1
Auction 6.00pm, Wed 24th Mar, 2021, (unless sold prior)
View Sun 14 Mar 2.00-2.30pm
Wed 17 Mar 5.30 -6.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/RU82363
Linda McCarthy
M 022 692 6090
E linda.mccarthy@pb.co.nz
Woodend 920 Main North Road, RD 1Kaiapoi.
HanmerSprings 15 Grantham Drive
Just alittle bit of country
Fabulous 1000m2 section perfectly located in arural setting. It has2
bedrooms and asunroom,large separate lounge,plus kitchen,dining,
and livingarea makingitagreatfamily home. Well insulated,the
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so it's amust view. Arecent building report is available for inspection
as is aclear asbestos report.
2 1 2 1
Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 16th
March, 2021 at 4.00pm
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Bev Wright
M 027 434 2486
The one you have been waiting for
Classically Hanmerwithstained timber andgenerousrooms. 3large
bedrooms andsuper largeopen plan living/dining/kitchen. Fully
furnished turnkey sale. Great patio areaand 2ranch sliders.Spa bath,
double glazing, log fire and heatpump. Super kitchen with breakfast
bar and dishwasher. Fully fencedand secure plus lock up carport and
wood store. Hard to fault and often admired. Land area 505m2House
161m2.
3 1 2 1
Deadline Sale closes Friday 9th April,
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Cust 87 Campions Road
Cust 93 Campions Road
Prime location!
•Views back towardsthe Port Hills across the Waimakariri Plains
•4.2 ha rolling land
•Power to boundary
•Soils described as Claremont moderately deep silt and Waipara
moderately deepsilt
•2x1000 litre unitsofcountywater
•For sale by Auctionon 29th March2021 at 6:30pm
Auction 6.30pm, Mon 29th Mar, 2021
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/RL80307
Hamish Anderson
M 027 678 8888
Spectacular Views!
•Stunningvista witha360 degree view fromyour new buildingsite
•7.5 ha withsomefirewood trees
•Soils described as Claremont moderately deep silt and Waipara
moderatelydeepsilt
•2x1000 litre unitsofcounty water
•Somedeer fencingonboundary
•For sale by auction 29th March 2021at6:30pm
Auction 6.30pm, Mon 29th Mar, 2021
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/RL80305
Maurice Newell
M 027 240 1718
Maurice Newell
M 027 240 1718
Hamish Anderson
M 027 678 8888
ViewHill 91070 WoodstockRoad
Collapsed Sale
This attractive 6.18 hectare blockwas thefirstonetogo underoffer, but due to achange of circumstances, it is now available.
With over 15 acresandalong Eyre River boundary,thereisplenty of space andnochanceofbeingbuilt out to thenorth. Just
minutes from the vibranttownofOxford. Enjoy exceptionalviews of Mount Oxford and the TorlesseRange. There is good
quality pasture on free draining soil, withagoodfertiliser history. The Vendor will provide two units of Council watertoawater
tank on the block and power to aboundary box by settlement. Closetothe Waimakariri Gorge with boating, fishing and golf.
Thereare walking tracks and huntingcloseby. Also an easy drivetoski fields. Subjecttosurvey and title.DeadlineSale
finishingat 4.00pmon30th March 2021(unless sold prior)
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Hamish Anderson
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What’s happening in your
community…
Dra LTPNow Open for Your Input
Let's talk about the next 10 years... That's the
purpose of the dra Long Term Plan 2021-2031
which is out for public engagement.
The Long Term Plan(LTP) is Council’s key strategic
document and sets out projects and priorities, as well
as howmuch it willcost and howitwillbefunded.
Over the next 10 years the Council is focused on
making sure we keep up with growth, Covid-19
economic recovery, climate change/sustainability,
and the impact of the Three Waters Review.
Specifically the Council are asking for feedback on:
• New community facilities for Pegasus and north
Woodend (Ravenswood)
• Upgrades to the Rangiora Library and wider
civic area
• Parking in Rangiora–including acar parkbuilding.
“The big challenge facing Waimakariri is balancing
agrowing population –while making sure we have
ahealthy environment, resilient infrastructure, and
remain an attractive place for business and new
residents,” says Mayor Dan Gordon.
“We’re also conscious that this LTPtakes place
following Covid-19 lockdowns, at atime of
economic uncertainty, and with possible changes
to how services like reticulated wastewater and
drinking water are managed.
“We’ve had to carefully balance what the community
can afford and the impacts on households, without
unduly delaying building core community facilities
which encourage and foster business and growth.”
The proposed rates increase if the dra LTPis
supported is3.95 percent in the first year before
moving to 4.2 percent for the following years.
“People are at the centre of everything we do
as aCouncil which is why we want to hear your
thoughts and aspirations for the District.”
Youcan findout more at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk
Commissioners Appointed for Rangiora
Racecourse Resource Consent
Environment Canterbury’s Regulation Hearing
Committee have appointed commissioners for the
Taggart Earthmoving Ltd Rangiora Racecourse
resource consent application.
Taggart Earthmoving Limited has applied to
Environment Canterbury and Waimakariri District
Council for resource consents to establish,
maintain and operate an aggregate quarry located
at the Rangiora Racecourse.
The resource consent applications were jointly
notified on 31 October last year and 404
submissions were received. 62 submitters wish to
be heard insupport oftheir submission, 394 are in
opposition; nine support and one is neutral.
There have also been anumber of public meetings
held by those in opposition of the proposed quarry.
Because of this hearings are expected to take place
in May to best review the proposal. The Regulation
Hearing Committee meeting, on 4March, was the
first step inthis process and appointed:
• Paul Rogers as aHearings Commissioner,
Chairman and member of the Hearing Panel
• Reginald Proffit as aHearings Commissioner and
member of the Hearing Panel
• John Iseli as aHearings Commissioner, and
member of the Hearing Panel
Submissions in opposition raise concerns about
dust, air quality, and increased traffic, impacts on
health, noise, and disruption to the local residential
neighbourhood, groundwater quality, flood risk and
reduction on house prices, amongst anumber of
other matters.
Submissions in support focus on benefits tothe
local economy and retention of the racecourse.
Ahearing date, which is expected to take place in
May, will be advised in the coming weeks.
CANCELLATION OF MEETING
The District Planning and Regulation Committee
meeting previously advertised for Tuesday
16 March 2021 at 1pm has been CANCELLED.
Public Health Notice
Please Flush Your Taps
Some plumbing fittings may allow
tiny traces of metals to build up in
water that has been standing in the
fittings for several hours.
Although the health risk is small, the Ministry
of Health recommends you flush acouple of
cups of water from your drinking-water tap
each morning before drinking, or aer long
absences from your property.
This simple precaution is recommended for
all public and private water supplies for all
households in New Zealand.
For more information contact the Waimakariri
District Council on 0800 965 468.
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NEED FUNDING FOR A
LOCAL ARTS PROJECT?
Assistance is available for groups and
individuals who are keen to provide arts
and cultural activities in the Waimakariri
District from the Creative Communities
New Zealand Scheme.
The next CreativeCommunities round will close
Monday29 March 2021,for eventsoractivities that
takeplace between1May2021 and 1May 2022.
The Application Form and Guide for Applicants is
available from Council Service Centres and Libraries or
from the Council website atwaimakariri.govt.nz
If youhaveany questionsplease contact
the administrator, KarenLivingstone
Phone03311 8901or0800965 468
Email karen.livingstone@wmk.govt.nz

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North Canterbury News, March 11, 2021
51
Give usyour
feedback
The Council isfocused on making sure
we keep up with growth, Covid-19
economic recovery, climate change/
sustainability, and the impact of the
Three Waters Review.
Specifically we are asking for feedback on:
• New community facilities for Pegasus and
north Woodend (Ravenswood)
• Upgrades to the Rangiora Library and
wider civic area
• Parking in Rangiora –including acar
park building.
We are holding anumber of events where
people can come and ask aquestion directly
about the dra Long Term Plan.
We hope to see you there.
•Kaiapoi New World
Thursday 11 March, 3–5pm
•Ohoka Farmers Market
Friday 12 March, 9–11am
•Woodend Community Centre
Wednesday 17 March, 7–8.30pm
•Rangiora New World
Friday 19 March, 3–5pm
•Oxford Fresh Choice
Saturday 20 March, 9am -12pm
•Kaiapoi –Outside Ruataniwha
(176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi)
Friday 26 March, 2–5pm
•Oxford A&P Show
Saturday 3April, 9am onwards
•Ohoka Farmers Market
Friday 9April, 9am –12pm
Find out more atwaimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk
Going the extra mile ... The volunteer drivers who run Cheviot residents to health appointments offer a
caring, attentive service.
PHOTO:SUPPLIED
Volunteer driversoffer
morethan ataxiservice
By ROBYN BRISTOW
❛It is used mostly by older people, which allows them
to feel more confident and reassured about staying in
the area, because they can still get to medical
appointments.❜
Gettingtohealthappointments
is noweasier for Cheviot
residents, thanks to adedicated
teamof volunteerdriverswith
accesstoacommunity vehicle.
Theservice was setupbythe
CheviotCommunity Trust after
an applicationtoEnvironment
Canterbury(ECan)tofund a
car.
It supports locals to get to
health appointments, suchas
those for physiotherapy,dental
care,X­rays, generalpractice,
andmedicalspecialists.
FayeDaly,adistrict nurse
basedinCheviot, says the
servicehelpsolder people stay
well andthriveinthe
communities theyhave loved to
livein foryears.
“It is usedmostly by older
people, whichallows them to
feelmoreconfidentand
reassuredabout stayinginthe
area, becausetheycan still get
to medicalappointments,”
Faye says.
It alsohelpsmake hospital
visits easier as they are
dropped off and pickedup at
the door.
When peopleneedthe
service, theycall the Cheviot
Community Health Centre to
book it. Thevolunteer coordinator
thenorganises the
roster from alistofvolunteer
drivers who have beenpolice
checkedand had their driving
assessed.
‘‘The dedicated volunteers
are more thanjust ataxi
driver,’’ Fayesays. Attimes
theyare alsothe patient’s
support person at
appointments.
‘‘Thiscan be agreat help
during whatcan be a
vulnerable and scary timefor
people,” she says.
Serviceco­ordinatorBev
Thiele says thecar is usedtwice
aweekonaverage to go to
Rangiora, Burwood, Amberley,
and centralChristchurch.
“The volunteer driversare
brilliantand go the extramile,
suchasoccasionally usingtheir
owncar if the communitycar is
fully booked,” Bev says.
“Theyalso pick up peopleto
takethemto the Cheviot
Community Health Centre,
—District nurse Faye Daly
which the practice receptionist
andnurseused to do
sometimes. Now, the practice
staff have moretime to spend
with patients.”
Thecar hashigh seats, is easy
to enter and exit, andhas plenty
of roomfor walking frames and
wheelchairs.
Thereisasubsidisedfee for
the trip, to help with running
costs.
ECan provides an annual
fundtohelpwithvehicle
maintenanceand replacement
when needed.
TheCheviotCommunity
Health Centrealsoensures
there is fundingavailable for
peopleinfinancial hardship
whomayotherwise be unable to
paythefee.
Thereare three other
communityvehiclesinthe
Hurunui andAmuri area,
which covers Hanmer Springs,
Hawarden­Waikari and
Amberley.
Waterproof cover being considered
Laboratory analysis of ground contaminants and
initial modelling of the smoke plume from
Amberley’s tyre fire are being reviewed by experts
and sent to the Canterbury District Health Board
for comment.
Environment Canterbury (ECan) expects the
results will be available next week.
ECan is assessing options for adding a
waterproof cover to the site which has been
capped with soil.
It is also working on aprogramme for regular
inspections of the site.
Specifications have been confirmed for the
work, materials are being sourced, and work is
expected to start soon to ensure the site is
protected.
ECan says it is continuing to work closely with
the landowner on site management and
monitoring.
‘‘We will be applying to the Environment Court
for an enforcement order, by agreement with the
landowner, that will stipulate ongoing reporting
and monitoring requirements,’’ ECan says.
‘‘However, this application will not delay
progress on the capping itself.’’
This is similar to the approach taken in relation
to the 2018 fire, after which ECan served an
abatement notice to ensure site remediation was
completed.
It was also taken with the full co­operation of the
landowner.
Work will commence on researching the full
remediation of the site once the protection of the
site has been completed.

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receive, but his results weren’t what
they’d hoped for.
Renee says it took quite a while for
the news to sink in, and it was heartwrenching
when it did.
“We tried hearing aids and we
thought he could hear things, like
doors banging, but they weren’t
working at all,” says Renee, who lives
in Rangiora.
With a lot of support and information,
Renee decided that cochlear implants
were the right option for Jackson and
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The surgery was
arranged by
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Implant
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(SCIP) in
Christchurch.
Renee
remembers when
her little boy could
finally hear her voice.
“His face lit up and
he had a big smile when I
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sounds for the first
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his face.”
Jackson, now
four, will start
at Southbrook
School in
Rangiora later this
year.
“I never knew about
cochlear implants
until I was in this
situation,” says Renee.
Following a speaker from SCIP coming
to talk to members the Rangiora Lions
Club decided to nominate SCIP as the
cause for the Ashley River Ramble
2021.
This is the 5th year of the Ramble,
with previous recipients including Koru
Care, Diabetes NZ and the Ashley-
Rakahuri Rivercare group. The event
evolved out of the Lions Club Rangiora
- Kaiapoi Fun Run, and provides a
relaxed family friendly event with great
scenery of the river which is home to
“It’s amazing what technology can do.”
Established in 2003, SCIP is one of
two cochlear implant providers in
New Zealand.
The not-for-profit organisation
currently provides care to more than
950 adults and children throughout
the South Island and as far north as
Taupo. Its offices in Christchurch
and Wellington are complimented by
regular visiting clinics throughout the
catchment area.
SCIP performs all cochlear implant
assessments, arranges surgery,
activates the cochlear implant,
administers adjustments and provides
post-implant rehabilitation services.
Rangiora Lions Club Chooses SCIP for Ramble
Sunday 28 February 2021
some of NZ’s rarest birds.
ARR coordinator Kirstyn Barnett
says the event is all about enjoying the
outdoors with family and friends.
“Every time I go to the Ashley-
Rakahuri river I see something new.
We are so lucky to have this national
treasure in our backyard, so easily
accessible for cyclists and walkers.”
She is delighted that the funds raised
from the event will go towards helping
local people enjoy a better quality of
life.
Waikuku Beach North Oval (near river mouth)
Registration: from 8am
Event starts 9am - Cyclists, 9.10am - Runners/Walkers
Tickets can be purchased on the day, CASH ONLY
$20 Adults, $10 Child (18 years and under)
On rain or shine – prepare for all weather
Two water stops on route
Bus for runners/walkers returning to Waikuku
leaves approx. 12pm - $2 – thanks to Torlesse Travel
For more information see our website ashleyriverramble.nz
or phone 021 312 230
Thankstoall our sponsors to date
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12km (approximately)
–Hortons Signs, Wilson Print, Artisan Bakery, Mitre 10 Rangiora, Compass FM,
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Rangiora, Stan’s 7Day Pharmacy, Port and Eagle Kaiapoi, New World Rangiora,
Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and our major sponsor Anytime Fitness Rangiora
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quickly realised the school doesn’t have
alot and in the last few years they had a
fire burn down some of their classrooms
and to date, nothing has been rebuilt
due to alack of funding.”
The St Patrick’s contingent plans to
take some resources for the school and
is seeking support from the local North
Canterbury community.
Anumber oflocal sports organisations
have agreed to donate sports equipment
and local businesses have given some
stationery.
Pax says the group is also liaising with
community groups in Rarotonga to do
some volunteering, planting and clean
up work.
The group will be staying at the
Rakahanga hostel, which is named after
one ofthe islands, and is like amarae,
Pax says.
“It’s very basic, but community focused
and everybody pitches in with cooking
and cleaning.
“They are wonderful hosts and are quite
proud of their country and are really
happy, humble people.”
The pupils said they were looking
forward to visiting Rarotonga and
meeting their new penpals atNukutere
College, who they have been
corresponding with in the lead up to the
trip.
Pupil Mason Robson says his penpal
‘likes taro’, apopular vegetable inthe
Pacific Islands.
His classmate Caleb Spence says he
has been to Rarotonga before and is
looking forward to returning.
“I’m exciting to see the beach. It’s pretty
hot at 30 degrees most of the time and it
rains alot.”
Their classmates are looking forward to
learning about Cook Islands culture and
meeting their penpals.
They have been busy fundraising and
collecting stationery supplies and books
to take to Nukutere College and packing
their bags.
The Cook Islands is acollection of
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15 tropical islands totalling 240 square
kilometres and has apopulation similar
to Rangiora.
Far more Cook Island nationals live
in New Zealand, with the 2013 census
identifying more than 60,000 as
resident in this country, about the same
population as the Waimakariri district.
The culture and language are similar
to Maori and the indigenous people are
known as Cook Island Maori.
Nukutere is also believed to be the
name of one of the waka on which Maori
tipuna (ancestors) travelled to Aotearoa
New Zealand.
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Sausage sizzle
Afundraising barbecue willbeheld on
Saturday, March 20, for the Rangiora
CommunityPatrol, which is the ‘‘eyes
and ears of the police’’. It will be outside
PAKn’SAVE, Southbrook, from 10amto
2pm. Come forasnack and find outwhat
the patrolisabout. Barbecues will be on
the third Saturday each month.
Balcairn Hallconcert
Graham Wardrop will perform in the
Balcairn Hall on Saturday, April 10,at
8pm. Grahamisacclaimed as New
Zealand’sfinestfinger­style guitarist,
with more than30years as a
professional musician. He has
performedsolo and alongside some of
Cup fan zone for Kaikoura
Kaikoura has been selected to host one
of 15 official Emirates Team New
Zealand America’s Cup fan zones.
All weekdayraces will be screened at
Sicario’s, behind Dusky Lodge, at 67
Beach Rd, Kaikoura.
‘‘We have an outdoor screen and
some fun planned, butwecan’t do it
without you,’’ Kaikoura District
Council community development and
events co­ordinator Jo York says.
Quarry panel appointed
Apanel has beenappointed to hear the
TaggartEarthmoving Ltd resource
consent applicationstoestablish a
quarry at the Rangiora racecourse.
Hearing commissioner Paul Rogers
will chair the panel.Hewill be joinedby
hearing commissioners ReginaldProffit
and John Iseli.
EnvironmentCanterbury’s regulation
hearing committee made the
appointmentsand delegated the
commissioners the function, powers and
duties required to dealwith any
Adam branches out in career
By SHELLEY TOPP
One of North Canterbury’s most
experienced farriers is branching out
into adifferentkind of trim.
Ohoka’s Adam White, who was the
blacksmith for two of New Zealand’s
fastest pacers,Kiwi Ingenuity and
Monkey King,isstartingElite Mowing
and Gardening to run alongside his
farriery business.
Adam began trimming and shoeing
horses’ feetwhen he left school.
‘‘Mumsaid if Iwas to leave school Ihad
to have atrade,soafarrier
apprenticeshipwas the obvious choice
with our family’s harness racing
background.’’
Adam’s father, Barry White, who now
livesinWaimate, is also afarrier.
‘‘Mum’s familywere all involved in
harness racing with Tom Roberts, owning
LOST AND FOUND
The following property has been
reported losttoNorth Canterbury
police: ANissan key with alock and
unlockbutton and asingle key,
prescription glasseswith agold frame, a
key chain with threekeys, ablack wallet,
black­rimmed readingglasses, ablack
wallet, aladies blackwallet, ablack
Samsung Pro in ablack leathercover, a
the world's finestmusicians. Tickets are
$25 from Sally Mac’sAmberley, Stan’s
7­Day Pharmacy in Rangiora, Sefton
Garage and online via balcairnhall.com.
Classic cars
The annualNorth CanterburyClassic
Tour, scheduled for March 21, has been
postponed because of ill health.
However, the third gathering at the
Better Half Cafe and Kitchen will still be
heldonMarch28.
Kaiapoi fair
The Kaiapoi North School is holding a
faironSunday, April11. It willrun from
10amto2pm on the school grounds.
There willbefood, stalls, awhite
elephant stall, and games.
Meal deals and $2 swims will be
available for locals.
Weekend race events will be held
outside the Kaikoura Memorial Hall, at
34 Esplanade. Fans are encouraged to
bring apicnic, friends and family.
Races start at 4pm.
Keep up­to­date on the Kaikoura
District Council page on Facebook,or
email joanna.york@kaikoura.govt.nz,
or text (022) 061 4558.
preliminarymatters, and to hearand
decidethe consent applications.
Panel members were chosen based on
experience workingwith the Resource
Management Act,chairing large
hearings,working with submitters, and
technical knowledge.
The key issuesassociated with the
applicationsrelate to air quality,
flooding, amenity values, traffic,
groundwater quality and noise.
The date for the hearing, expected to
takeplace in May,will be advisedsoon.
many nicehorses overthe years, and
Dad’s family also had manyharness
horses,’’ Adam says.
Adam’scareerasafarrier hasprovided
manyhighlights, but he had alwayshad
an interest in gardening and thought that
when he ‘‘semi­retired from shoeing
horses’’ he woulddevelop agardening
business.
‘‘Ienjoy making gardensand lawns look
great. When we lived in Southbrook, we
hadbeautiful big iceberg roses and
people would stoptotake photos of
them,’’ he said.
‘‘I have some wonderful clientsinboth
businesses, and have made some
wonderfulfriendships with the horses, so
Iwill keep doingboth as long as Ican.
‘‘The farrier business was never forlife.
It is justtoo hardonyour body, but
hopefully Ican accommodate both fora
fewyears to come.’’
Galaxy 8cellphone, an Apple iPhone
XS, car keyswith “Deer” on the ring,a
silver chain with astone and magnets,
prescriptionmedication,anApple
iPhone 7inadusky pink/brown card
wallet, ablack Samsung S5 in adark
greycharcoal case, agold ruby and
diamond ring. Ared and blackdrone
(Kaiapoi)iswaiting to be collected.

Public Notices
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53
What is backflow?
Backflow is when the flow of water is reversed and
it mixes with the Water Supply Network, potentially
contaminating it. Therefore, backflow is an identified
risk to Council water supplies. The Backflow Prevention
Policy (the Policy) sets out how the Council intends to
mitigateand manage that risk and includesadministrative
matters related to fees and charges.
What is Council proposing?
Council initially anticipated the installation of one
managed air gap per property,which means the
installation of an overflow pipe in your water tank.
The Council is proposing amending the fees and charges
to include fixed charges for property owners wheremore
than one managed air gap is required per connection.
This will enable Council to charge property owners
for the costs associated with any additional time and
parts where more than one managed air gap (overflow)
installation is required per property.
One installation per connection will still be covered by
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What do you think?
We want to hear from you. Your comments will help
us decide what the best approach is to charge for
more than one managed air gap.
Find out more
Afull Statement of Proposal can be found on our website
https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/report/consultations.
Kaiapoi Christadelphians
“The Key of Knowledge ..“(Luke 11:52)
THE RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST:
THE WORLD’S ONLYHOPE
In the beginning God created everything ‘very good’. So
where does all the suffering come from, and what can
possibly be the solution?
The Bible reveals that EVERY aspect of the creation CAN
be healed and returned to the state at the beginning. This
needs the stability of apermanent ruler who will establish a
world ruled under divine direction. Promises that will never
be broken through corruption or challenges to power.
Today, conditions all around us ,more than ever before
critically challenge our comfort zone. Wecan turn away
and scoff or we can reason through the truth of the matter,
through freewill.
DVD presentation –Sunday 14th March 7.00pm
Kaiapoi Community Centre -24Sewell Street
Contact 03 352 5453
website -bibletruthandprophecy
To Let
PROFESSIONAL person
required for double bedroom
in brand new townhouse.
$150 pw plus internet
& power. Phone Erin
027 825 4862.
Gardening
Have your say onthe Proposed
BACKFLOW PREVENTION FEES AND CHARGES
2364111
A+ GARDEN hedges cut
to perfection. Tree &arbor
work. Also spraying. Free
quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or
021 111 4322.
the district wide ratingand no changes to the fees and
chargesfor on-demandhigh and medium risk properties
(i.e. the installation and testing of RPZs and DCVs) are
proposed.
Why does the backflow prevention fees and
charges need amending?
When the costings of this initiative were undertaken,
it wasenvisaged that one overflow would be required
per property. However,itisincreasingly more common
to find largerproperties having multiple water tanks,
requiring multiple overflows to be installed.
Where multiple tanks are directly connected to the
council water supply,each tank poses abackflow risk
and needs to be managed by an overflow device which
createsamanaged air gap. These additional costs have
not been factored into the budgets.
What are the proposed changes?
Each additional overflow installation will be cost
recovered (in relation to time and parts required) through
Submissions close on 12 April 2021.
Notice of Annual
General Meeting
(AGM)
Forthe Rangiora RSA
to all Members
Date: Saturday 20th
March 2021
Time: 1000hrs
Venue: Lounge area of
Mess, Rangiora RSA
building, 82 Victoria
Street, Rangiora
Agenda
1. Apologies for
absence
2. Minutes of previous
AGM
3. Presidents report
4. Financial report
5. Confirmation of
Executive Committee
Members
6. General business
Kindest regards
Bill Peck
Secretary/Treasurer
Rangiora RSA
2359456
afixed fee. Property owners will still havethe option
of completing the overflow installation themselves, in
accordance with HDC instructions.
Where property owners have completed installations
themselves, HDC accept photos of proof of the
installation–afurther on-site inspection by apoint of
supply officer has only occasionally been necessary
where thephotos are ineligible.
The following charges are proposed to be added to
the Hurunui District Council Fees and Charges. These
charges relate to acouncil officer installing any additional
managed air gaps wheremore than one managed air gap
is required.
Item
Price
1 Installation of 20mm $90.00
managed air gap
2 Installation of 32mm $100.00
managed air gap
Make asubmission
Online:
https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/report/consultations
Email to:
submissions@hurunui.govt.nz
Post to: PO Box 13, Amberley 7441
Hand deliver to: 66 Carters Road, Amberley
Please indicate if you wish to be heard in support of your submission.
All submissions will be publicly available on thecouncil’s website at
https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/report/consultations
AUDITION
NOTICE
Rangiora Players are
calling for cast for "How
Does Your Garden
Grow?” acomedy set in
astruggling hotel, written
by Geoff Bamber,
directed by Peter
Edwards, performances
in July. Full audition
information from
our website as listed
below, to book an audition
call Mark 313 3441.
http://rp.nz/auditions
AGM (Annual General
Meeting) at
Tuahiwi Community
Preschool 7.30pm on
13 th April 2021,
to be held at
204 Tuahiwi Road,
Tuahiwi.
All welcome to attend.
2362748
ASHGROVE SCHOOL
AGM. Everyone welcome,
stay informed and get
involved. Ashgrove School
library, Tuesday 16th
March 2021 at 7pm.
Refreshments provided.
Motorcycles
MOTORBIKE servicing
and repairs, quality service,
affordable rates. South
Pacific Motorcycle
Services, Mandeville.
Phone 03 312 0066. Or visit
www.motorbiketours.co.nz
Cars Wanted
ANY old cars, anything pre
1990, unfinished Hot Rods,
Classic Cars. Please call
027 258 8366.
CARS, vans, 4WD’s
wanted for dismantling or
repair. Phone 027 258
8366.
MindFit Facilitator
Toiora MindFit is a mental health and
wellness programme developed in
partnership with Toiora NZ and NZ Rugby.
We are seeking a facilitator to run 4-6
workshops over 6 weeks as a pilot
programme with preparation beginning in
April. The workshops will consist of 8-10
people.
This is aparttime role approximately 8hours
per week and could fit around your current
employment. Youwill receive full training in
the material to be delivered.
The role would be great for someone who
is passionate about personal development,
mental health and community well being,
and confident working with groups.
The course may be filmed and distributed
for promotional material through NZ Rugby
Channels.
It is envisioned that this may lead to more
opportunities or full time role if the pilot is
successful.
To apply please submit 1 page CV and
introduction email to hugo@toioranz.com
www.toioranz.com
2363682
Cars Wanted
CASH 4CARS
and 4WD'S
Phone
Automotive
Parts
03 313 7216
WANTED to buy Ford,
Holden, Chrysler, or
Chev’s, classic cars. Any
condition. Please phone
Tony 027 313 5000.
For Lease
FOR LEASE
Industrial sheds for
manufacturing or storage/warehouse
with yard
space Newnham St
Rangoira .Unit 1shed 18
x12metres &480 m2 yard
,Unit 212x9metres &590
m2 yard . Both have
single &3phase power ,
water & alarms .Lease
Terms Negotiable .
Phone Allan on 0274342831
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Livestock
HOMEKILL
&Wild Game
Meat Processing
313 0022
2309602MEAT2U.NZ
TEXEL Romney Cross
young rams suitable for
breeding. Ph 021 626 449
or 03 385 4966.
SENIOR RETAIL ROLE
We haveanexciting opportunity for an experienced retailer
to join our leadership team.
This role requires aleader who can think on their feet, put
out fires and keep all the plates spinning, while ensuring
our team maintain the highest standards of customer
service.
Under the guidance of the Retail Manager our two Zone
Leaders are responsible for leading and developing
our teams, whilst driving our growth by increasing sales
results year on year and overseeing the replenishment
and merchandising of their departments ensuring they
consistently meet the company’sstandards.
As theideal candidate you will require:
•Prior retail leadership experience from abig box high
volume environmenttoreally hit the ground running
•Demonstrable leadership abilities that develop and
inspire high performing teams
•Proven sales ability and the knowledge and drive to
make adifference
•The ability to fosterstrong relationships with team
members, peers, customers and leaders
•Lotsofenthusiasm, initiative,problem solving abilities
and areliable nature
McAlpines Mitre 10 Mega is one of North Canterbury’s
largest established businesses.
McAlpines have an active drug &alcohol policy, apreemployment
drug test and medical will be required.
Written applications including your CV should be
forwarded to: ZONE LEADER POSITION, McAlpines
Mitre 10 MEGA, Private Bag 1003, Rangiora 7440
or email applications@mcalpines.co.nz
2363273
Personal
SINGLE Pegasus man,
zippy, charming, educ, NS,
fun and witty seeks aslim
lady in her late 50s/60s
keen for some company
either casually or more
committed long term. Ph/
text 027 659 4425.
Entertainment
GRAHAM WARDROP is
performing at the Balcairn
Hall on Saturday 10th April
2021 at 8pm. Acclaimed as
NZ’s finest finger-style
guitarist. Family friendly,
alcohol free event, raffles
and famous free country
supper. Tickets $25.00
(cash) from Sally Macs in
Amberley, Stan’s 7 Day
Pharmacy in Rangiora, Sefton
Garage and online at
www.balcairnhall.com.
Firewood
Situations Vacant
BEECH mix firewood
$140 per cube, delivered.
Facebook Pricecon firewood.
Phone 021 458 258.
DRY Wattle & Old Man
Pine. 6m load Wattle $700,
Old Man Pine $550. Phone
03 312 8726.
STYX APIARIES (2019) LTD
FACTORY&APIARYOPERATIONS
2633 Oxford Road, Oxford
Beekeeping & Honey Processing
employment opportunities for the 2021
production season.
Immediate Start
1. BEEKEEPING STAFF –Full time roles, experienced
or newentrant to beekeeping
Three full time position exist for beekeepers to join the
apiary team, whether you have past experience or are
keen to consider this as anew occupation, we would
be keen to talktoyou.
Beekeeping is agreat occupation; full training will be
givenwhere appropriate.
Youmust be physicallyfit and enjoy the outdoors
Hourly rate and team bonuswillapply.
2. PROCESSING HONEY EXTRACTION STAFF
–Seasonalrole
Processing staff are required to work inthe honey
extraction facility, would consider school hours shift,
operating through to end July.
Must be fit and able to handle some light lifting etc.
In the first instance, please email your application
(covering letter and shortCV) to
john@hartnellnz.com
or phone: John 021 578754 orDoug021 048 5099
Educational
TUITION available. Primary
and secondary up to
NCEA level 3. In centre
(Rangiora) or interactive
online from your home.
Each student on an individually
tailored programme.
Kip McGrath Rangiora has
been serving the local community
for 30 +years. Give
us acall (03 313 3638) or
book your free assessment
online https://www.
kipmcgrath.co.nz/rangiora.
Wanted To Lease
WANTED garage for storage
in Rangiora, short term.
Phone 020 420 2712.
Wanted To Buy
BUYING estate type old
china, crystal, collectables,
vases. Ph 027 350 3963, or
313 1878.
WANTED 6X4 glasshouse
for pensioner. Please phone
03 327 3777.
Wanted To Buy
For Sale
HONEY 4kg bucket
cooking honey, $30 special.
Available at Gracebrook,
Amberley. Telephone 03
314 7076.
STEEL for sale, all
sections, off cuts, cut
lengths. Contact by email:
siteweld@xtra.co.nz
phone: 027 450 8785.
2362829
$$$
Amalgamated Scrap Metal
Ltd. Specialists in farm
machineryand farm clean
ups, old vehicles etc.
100% locally owned.
Ph 0800 030 712 or
027 695 0480.
2312759
DAILY NEWSPAPERS
Christchurch Star and
Christchurch Press or Timaru
Herald 1950’s-1980’s.
Horse Racing - Friday
Flash’s 1950’s-1970’s. Mid
-South Canty Foto News,
V1-no 1-8, V2 No 1-4.
School end of year magazines,
Mid- South Canterbury
1950’s-1970’s. Phone
03 348 1783.
or
Pets
BICHON HOMESTAY
for smaller dogs. We look
after your dog in our home.
"No kennels". Phone today
03 314 6110.
Trade&Services
ABEL &Prestige Chimney
Cleaning. Nth Cant owned
& operated. Covering all
areas from Waimak to Hanmer.
Professional, guaranteed,
service. Firebox
repairs, carry most parts. Ph
0800 661 244.
AFFORDABLE concrete
cutting with quality and
removal work. Free quotes.
No job too small. Ph 027
442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052
or A/H 03 359 4605.
ALL TREE SERVICES,
arbour work, pruning, tree
removal. Affordable &
friendly service. Telephone
021 111 4322.
ARBORIST qualified.
Copper Beech Tree
Services. Tree removal,
pruning, height reduction,
hedge trimming, shaping,
tree planting, firewood.
Free quotes. Contact Angus
Edwards 027 259 6741
copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com
BRIAN’S Tree Services.
Tree felling, topping,
shaping, firewood cut, rubbish
removed, stump grinding,
branch chipping.
Affordable rates. Phone 03
327 5505 or 021 124 4894.
BRICK &blocklaying. All
types of work undertaken,
repairs. Phone Hamish
0272 386 003 or 313 5678.
BUILDING & concrete
work. Decks, fences, paths,
patios and drives. Small
projects not aproblem. Ph
021 228 3864 to discuss.
CONCRETE PLACING
Le’ Concrete Placing.
Please phone Peter Hackett
027 408 5319 for all your
concrete ideas.
PAINTERS
Reg Tradesman
Interior,exterior.
North Canterbury Painters
specialising in decorating for
over 65 at adiscount rate.
Free quotes.
Covering Nth Canty,Oxford,
Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley.
Rob 03 327 7899
or 027 432 3520 2227597
FIRE GUARDS Custom
made with safety latch.
Phone 021 169 9066. E:
pjfabricators123@gmail.com.
DIRTY TILES &Grout?
Professional tile cleaning,
tiled shower restorations,
mouldy silcone, shower
glass & we can even
recolour your old grout!
For all your tile and grout
issues call Grout Pro for a
free, no obligation quote.
Ph Darryl 0800 882 772.
Log Fires
Pellet Fires
Heat Pumps
Sales
Service
Installations
Free Quotes
03 343 1651
472 Blenheim Rd
www.heatstore.co.nz
KITCHEN,
renovations,
pergolas, fencing. Honest
reliable licenced builders.
Ph Don 027 727 9162.
METAL WORX. Flashing,
Sheetmetal Fabrication,
Wrought Iron,
Welding, Custom Trailers,
General Metalwork. No job
too big or too small. Ph 021
265 5428 or 03 314 6908.
Find us on facebook/
Glenmark Metal Worx.
glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com.
PAINT & wallpaper
services. Wayne Bryant,
exterior, interior. Qualified
tradesman. Free quotes. Ph
313 5337 or 027 654 4568.
PAINTER & Decorator.
25 + years experience.
Interior /exterior, roofs &
waterblasting. For a free
quote, please ph Steve 03
314 4620 or 027 477 1930.
PAINTER. Qualified local
professional, Int / Ext,
roofs, wallpaper. Call or
text Corban 027 846 5035.
POWER TOOLS repairs,
parts &sales for over 40
years. All main brands serviced.
Grossman Trade
Tools, 23 Watts Road,
Christchurch. Ph 389 9230.
RANGIORA Rubbish
Removal and RRR skips.
Wheelie bins any frequency
and skips from 1.5 cube to
9cube. Skips and wheelie
bins for any use, rubbish,
greenwaste, building sites
or just cleanups. Give us a
phone call 313 6957 or for
skips 021 313 255.
ROOFER All roof repairs,
roof painting, water blasting,
moss treatment,
repointing, gutter cleans &
snow straps. And more.
Free quotes. Phone Nathan
027 516 6609.
Trade &Services
SCREEN PRINTING.
For all your printing
requirements. T-shirts,
Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and
polos, Overalls, Caps etc.
Please phone Heather 03
313 0261 or email heather.
norstar@gmail.com.
SHEARER. Hap’s Farm &
Lifestyle Services. Shearing,
crutching, drenching,
tailing, feet trimming &
health check. Trailer, generator
&mobile handpiece
available. Experienced,
reliable and honest. Ph 03
4233713 or 021 267 4025.
SHEEP SHEARING,
drenching, feet trimming.
For Lifestyle blocks. Call
Stu 027 315 6916.
STONEMASON, Brick
and Blocklayer. Earthquake
repairs, grind out and
repoint, River/Oamaru
stone, Schist, Volcanic
Rock, paving, all alterations
new and old. Quality
bathroom,
decking, workmanship. Visit
featureworks.co.nz or ph
027 601 3145.
SUMMERFIELD
FENCING
IN YOUR AREA NOW.
Lifestyle or farm, sheep, cattle,
horse, all types of animals.
Fences, yards, sheds, arenas,
shelters, runs.
30+ years contract fencing.
Steve is available to help with
your design &planning.
Ph office03312 4747
Pride &Quality Painting
&Decorating Services
20 yrs exp, fast and friendly
service. For all your painting
needs, phone: Martin 310
6187 or 021 128 9867
WINDOW TINTING
tintawindow
advanced film solutions
99% uv block
fade protection
heat control
reduce glare
25 Years Experience
privacy films
frosting designs
non-darkening films
Workmanship Guaranteed
Lifetime Warranties on Most Films
UV
block
Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts
03 365 3653 0800 368 468
Trusted Trades &
Professional Services
2091848
ANTHONY SYMONDS
Forall your painting &
plastering requirements
Local with 30 years
experience
All workmanship
Guaranteed.
Phone 021 344 023
2220615
SEPTIC TANK
CLEANING
Bill’s Liquid
Waste
REMOVALISTS
Movemen Ltd
2Men &agood sized
truck. From $157 per hour
(incl gst). Kaiapoi based.
Call Gerard
027 668 3636
2316549
Dressmaking
&Alterations
40yrs experience.
Will pick up &
deliver.
Ready 3-7 days.
Ph Robyn
022 317 2948
2363766
You dump it...
Blair pumps it...
Blair Tavendale
Ph 03 314 9371
0275 379-694
VALUATION -
Specialising in North Canterbury.
Contact Geoff at
Maxwell Valuation. Phone
03 310 8541 or email
geoff@maxval.co.nz.
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Automotive &Recovery
Builder
Butchery
Computer Repairs
2070788
• WOF Cars &Trailers
• Vehicle Servicing &
Repairs
• Tyres &Punctures
• Jump Starts
•
Towing &Salvage
• Courtesy Car Available
Ph Aaron Rowlands
0272 588 366
13 Stone Eyre Place,
Swannanoa
Eftpos available Mon –Fri 8am –5pm, Sat 9am –1pm
OxfordButchery
Shane and Leanne Frahm
We cankill&process yourstock
FourGenerations of Frahms
since 1957
Ph 312 4205
Oxford
1680439
Number one
old-fashioned bacon
&ham curing.
A/H 312 4709
For all your computer repairs, parts, servicing, sales &more..
Come and see us for friendly &supportive service
2208126
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Construction &Concrete
All Construction & Concrete Work
•Driveways, patios &paths
•Bridges and Culverts
•Floors, foundations
•Sheds and buildings
•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes
•Silage pits, effluent ponds
•Excavation and cartage
•Precast concrete
•Insulated panels
Excavation &Cartage
Excavation &Cartage Ltd
• HORSE ARENAS -Cheap 0-6mm Screened sand
• Screened Soil • Boulders -Large suitablefor soak holes
Dean Hurley -Managing Director
Hurley Excavation &Cartage Ltd
Ph 0274 336 993 |hurleyexcavation@xtra.co.nz
Mechanical &Pipe Systems
•Upto2”pipethreading &fitting
•Oil lubricationpumprepairs&systems installation
•BulkDieselTank polishing (filtering)
•Industrialservicing andmaintenance
•Based inWaimakaririregion
Tony 027 243 5337
Email:Mpipesystems@gmail.com
If it stands still
long enough we
will paint it
•17metre spray
booth
•FullPaint &Panel
Service
•Insurance Work
Panel Beater
Daryl Power
027 230 9401
concretepower@scorch.co.nz
www.concretepower.co.nz
•Fullcoachbuilding service, fabricating
doors, lockers, windows, tanks
•PaintingMotorhomes, Caravans, Boats,
Trucks,Tractors&Cars
Now moved to 8Seven Mile Drive, Belfast
Phone (03) 323 4115
www.autobodyrepairs.co.nz
2352471
2346458
2354024
2273277
RANGIORA
DENTURE CLINIC
Garry WMechen
Registered Clinical DentalTechncian
✓ Mowing
✓ Edging
✓ Trimming
2360356
DENTURE CLINIC
Phone (03) 313-9192
38a Ashley Street, Rangiora
NEW N W DENTURES D ES
*RELINE * *REPAIRS
* I S
HOURS
8.30am -12noon
- Monday to Friday
FREE E CONSULTATION O
AND ADVICE
A V C
For a/h repairs
phone (03) 310-3044
Mowing &Gardening
✓ Blowing
✓ Pruning
✓ Cleanups
And much
more ...
CALL US NOW: 027 294 8279
elitemowingandgarden
YOU
COULD
BE
HERE
Advertise
your business
in our Trades
and Services
Phone
Amanda Keys
on
03 313 2840
Plumbing
For all
general
aspects of
plumbing
Discounts for over
65 years old
Fast friendly service
All work guaranteed
Aaron McCartney
Certifying Plumber
Cell 027 366 9091
A/H 03 310 2137
Free Call:
0508 44EVER
EMAIL:
plumber_27@yahoo.com
2172994
2089195v2-4/4-S
Landscaping
STEWART CONTRACTING
Landscaping -Fencing
& Earthworks
ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING
03 313 9375 •027 369 3974
www.stewartcontracting.co.nz
contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz
Scaffolding
•Edge protection
•Working platform
Phone
0274 366 901
Plans for pricing
jas.rangiorascaffolding@xtra.co.nz
North Canterbury wide
1783878
2136148
• Ear Health checks.
• Wax removal using Microsuction
• Removal of foreign bodies
• Basic hearing aid care
Clinics in Rangiora, Amberley and Kaiapoi
Rest homes/retirement villages, booking by prior arrangement.
Bookings: Online www.earcare.nz |Phone 020 4124 25 25
Email alison@earcare.nz | Ear Care Canterbury
2324849
Lawn &Garden Care
Lawn Mowing
Water Blasting
Gardening
Spraying
Pruning and Trimming
Lawn Care
Rubbish Removal
Compost, Worms, Bark
and Stone Chip Delivery
Mark Borck
markborck@icloud.co.nz
Ear Health
• ACC provider
• WarVeteran provider
• No medical referral
required
Free Quotes
www.mrgreen.co.nz
2358470
027 2214 936
0800 674 733
AMPLIFY YOUR BUSINESS
AND BE THE NAME THEY
REMEMBER FIRST
Advertise your trade or service in our
Trusted Trades &Professional Services
Phone Amanda today and get your
business noticed 03 313 2840 or email
amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz
Seamless Spouting
Seamless Spouting
Supply and Install
of Seamless Gutters
10 year no leaks
guarantee
• Continuous spouting made on site,
large colour range available
• High grade and thicker material used
• Repair or replace any type of gutter
• Undertake all insurance work
• Independently owned and operated
• Competitive pricing
Servicing North CanterburyDistricts
Call Danie 021 875 462
2359362
Scrap Metal
CASH PAID FOR SCRAP
•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm
Machinery•All non Ferrous
MAINLAND
METALS LTD
Ph (03)338 7000
Mike0274 818544 •Robbie 0274 818 027
Locally owned and operated
1902273
Trellis
Proud specialists in enviro-friendly
timber manufacturing trellis from
premium Macrocarpa &treated Pine
2351878
•Trellis •Outdoor Living
•Outdoor Furniture •Gates
331 CFlaxton Road, Rangiora |sales@kaiapoitrellis.co.nz
Ph 027 575 4511 |www.kaiapoitrellis.co.nz
Windows & Doors
WINDOW MARKET PLACE
• New & Used
• Timber & Aluminium
• Windows & Doors
8am-5pm Weekdays
8am-2pm Saturday
215 Waltham Rd, Sydenham
Ph (03) 379 6159 info@windowmarket.co.nz
Fax (03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz
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BARKINGMAD
MARCH
SALE IN MARCH
ON ALL OUR KITSET BUILDINGS *
Kitset price does not include permit, foundation or assembly of the building. Pricing is based on lowest snow load and
wind zone and will vary dependent onyour location inNew Zealand. Buildings shown in this mailer are non-habitable.
Tractor Shed
7m x 6m x 3.6m
$
7,519 *
$
654
incl GST
KITSET ONLY
Flat Roof Double Garage
9m x 6m x 3m with Sectional
Door & Ranchslider
$
14,595 *
$
1,051
incl GST
KITSET ONLY
Storage & Lock-up
16m x 7m x 2.7m, 3 Roller
Doors, PA Door & Window
$
20,309 *
incl GST
$
1,669
KITSET ONLY
Heritage Barn
10.5m x 11m x 2.7m
3 Sectional Doors
$
26,060 *
$
2,213
incl GST
KITSET ONLY
127MainNorth Road,Woodend P: 03 3100247 E:northcanterbury@totalspan.co.nz
HC TLS2072
*Terms &Conditions apply,please refer to TOTALSPAN.CO.NZ for more information. Promotion ends 31st March 2021.