North Canterbury News: April 22, 2021

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Wind farm to be built
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Construction of the 22­turbine
Mt Cass Wind Farm, consented
eightyears ago, is scheduled to
startlate thisyear.
MainPowerexpects the wind
farm,which will be the largest in
the South Island, to be finished
in 18 months.
The North Canterbury lines
company earlierput the cost of
the farmatabout $200 million.
The turbines will stretch
alonga7.5 kilometre ridge on Mt
Cass,about5km east of Waipara
township. The Kate Valley
landfillisnearby.
It will generate 93 megawatts
when at fullcapacity—enough
for 40,000 homes.
MainPowerchiefexecutive
Andy Lester says the projectis
exciting for the company and
community.‘‘As well as longterm
economic benefits for our
shareholders,consumers and
community, the project includes
$6m of environmental initiatives,
including a127­hectare
conservation managementarea
and a7km extension to the
existing Mt CassWalkway.’’
MainPower has been
monitoring wind datafor nearly
two decadesatthe site, and Mr
Boys only... Theall­male Year 0­3 juniorclass at Omihi Primary School, in Waipara, with theirteacher Penny Vincent
in theschool grounds.There are12boys, but two wereabsent when the photograph was taken.
PHOTO:MAREE LUCAS
Lester says he is delightedto
have made great progress on the
projectduring 2020.
The projectteamisnow
workingtoget financial details
finalised by mid­year,when key
Mr Cass ridgeline ... An
artist’s impression of the
wind farm. IMAGE: SUPPLIED
contracts willbereadytosign
and finalcosts approved.
Despite delays becauseof
Covid­19, most pre­construction
activitieshave beencompleted.
Continued Page 2
You’ve got male:
Class is all boys
By SHELLEYTOPP
Omihi Primary School’s Year
0­3 junior class is all male,
the first time this has
occurred at the school.
There are 12 boys in the
class at the school, in
Waipara, where most of the
34 pupils are male, with only
12 girls enrolled.
The junior class teacher
Penny Vincent says she
enjoys having aclass of boys.
‘‘It’s aspecial point in my
teaching career. We spend
lots of our day learning
through movement and I
have now learnt alot about
tractors and know how to
spell lots of tricky dinosaur
names.’’
School principal Maree
Lucas says most pupils come
from the immediate area.
‘‘The boys love our local
environment, farms, getting
outdoors and anything to do
with tractors. It has meant
that Penny can really tailor
her teaching to suit the boys’
needs.’’
That may change later this
year. ‘‘We have three girls
starting in the middle of the
year in this class, which is
exciting and will add anew
dynamic again,’’ Maree says.
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Innovationshowcasedatexpo
By SHELLEY TOPP
The inaugural BackToBasics
Waimakariri Expo has
showcasedagroupof
innovativepeopleworking to
improve theenvironment and
communities.
The organiser, Rangiora’s
Lesley Ottey, of Eco Educate,
said she usedthe idea of Julia
Crosson,instigator of the
Wind farm construction to take 18 months
From Page 1
Detailedgeotechnical
investigations and ecological
surveys havebeen done. The
last elements of the design
are being finished,which
includes the roading, turbine
platform civil works, turbine
foundations, landscaping and
electrical work.
MainPowerhas been
working with the Department
of Conservation, the Hurunui
District Council andother
stakeholderstoensure local
wildlifeand plants are
protected.
Environmental initiatives,
whichinclude shiftinglizards
from the wind­farmfootprint
and monitoring and reporting
on the area’s ecology, will
extend over the lifeofthe
wind farmand beyond.
Acommunity liaison group
has been formed, made up of
localvolunteers. The group
facilitates theflow of
information between the
project team and the
Historic Glenmark club marks milestone
By ROBYN BRISTOW
The Glenmark Rugby Club’s centennial
celebrations were scuttledlast year
because of Covid­19 restrictions.
Ayear later,the club will forge ahead to
celebrate its rich history this weekend.
The Omihi­basedclub, whose 1970
under­11 teamsportedfive future All
Blacks —RichardLoe, CraigGreen,
Robbie and BruceDeans,and AndyEarl
—opens thecelebration tomorrow night
(Friday) with agathering at the Omihi
Hall.
Doorsopen at 6pm. There willbefinger
food and refreshments, with plenty of
time to mingle, chat and catch up with
popular Back To Basics
AshburtonExpo,with her
blessing.
Julia gave Lesleythe
templates for the Ashburton
showfor the local event.
The two women now hope to
growthe eventbyencouraging
other districts to hold their
own Back To Basics Expos.
‘‘I just thought we have to
havesomethinglike this in
Big project ... An artist’s impression of the construction of the Mt Cass Wind Farm. IMAGE:AECOM
community. Amonthly email
newsletter is also produced.
People can sign up to it at
mtcasswindfarm.co.nz.
Widercommunity engagement,including
local
Waimakariri,’’ Lesley said.
She teamed with TimeBank
Waimakariri co­ordinator
MartinPugh to organise the
event,held in theRangiora
Baptist Church halllast
Saturday.
‘‘I wanted to celebrateall the
good thingshappening in
Waimakariri,’’ Lesley said.
‘‘We know that learning
practical skills helpsto
meetingsand updates, are
planned closer to when
constructionstarts.
The land­use consent
expires in February 2025,
following afive year
players of yesteryearand those of today.
Decadeinterviews with former players
led by master of ceremonies Ben Harris
are expected to add humour and candour
to the event.
President James Gardner saysvideos
made for last year’s celebration featuring
life membersand otherswho have
contributedsomuch to the clubwill be
shown for the first time.
FormerAll Blacks from the club will
also turnout, James says.
About 300 people are expected at the
evening.
Formalities will be brief,giving people
the chance to catch up.
The first round of the auction of the
empower our community and
build our resilience as a
community.’’
The expo attracted diverse
stallsincluding Eco Educate,
Timebank Waimakariri,the
Ashley RakahuriRivercare
Group, Kaiapoi Food Forest,
Citizens Advice BureauNorth
Canterbury, the Red Cross,
SilverstreamReserve,
CompassFMand others.
extension granted by the
Hurunui District Council in
2019. With MainPower
pushing on with its plans, the
projectisexpectedtobe
completed well before then.
special replica ‘‘old­school’’ cotton
jerseyswill also be held.
Saturday will be aday of rugby at
Omihi, with JAB sides featuringinnoncompetition
gamesinthe morning, while
the Colts,Division 2and Cheviot­
Glenmark seniorswill play teamsfrom
Ashley in the afternoon.
There willbeanall­daybarbecue and
plenty of social time, including thefinal
auction for the jerseys.
Tickets for Friday eveningare $50 each
andcan be boughtbygoing to the
Glenmark Rugby Centenary Weekend
Facebook page and following the links, or
fromeventbrite.co.nz. There will be no
doorsales.
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Stadium nears completion
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By DAVID HILL
Anticipationisgrowing as
NorthCanterbury’s new
stadiumisset to open in July.
The North Canterbury
Sportand RecreationTrust
will be responsible for the
day­to­dayrunningof
MainPower Stadium, and
chiefexecutive Michael
Sharpcannotwait to move in.
‘‘It’s apretty special
project. The building looks
amazing andweare stoked to
be lookingafter it on behalf of
the community.
‘‘We’re so close,but there’s
alot of workstill to be done.’’
MainPower Stadiumwill be
one of the largest community
facilitiesinthe South Island,
with four indoor courts, a
fitness facility, changing
rooms, coaching, meeting
spaces and seating for 500.
It will be uniqueincatering
for all ages, frombabies to
over­60sclasses, Mr Sharp
says.
Staffrecruitment is under
way and fundraising is
continuing in earnest, with
Room to move ... MainPower Stadium will provide much­needed space for North Canterbury’s
growing sports community.
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the trust having committed to
raising$1millionwith the
community towards the final
fitout and running costs.
‘‘There’s still along way to
go. We’re hoping to raise
Bird’s eye view ... MainPower Stadium is nestled in Rangiora’s
Coldstream Road sports hub.
$2 millionand we’vehad
fantastic support from the
community so far.Itwill allow
us to fundthe extra fitouts
and things we needtomake it
the best facility we can.
‘‘We’ve been grateful for the
support from Lotteries, the
Rata Foundation, MainPower
and otherlocal
organisations.’’
Waimakariri MayorDan
Gordon is also excited over
the new facility. ‘‘I’ve visited a
number of timesand have
been impressed to see the
progress and the quality of
the work, and attention to
detail of the contractor Leighs
Construction.
‘‘TheNorth Canterbury
Sportand Recreation Trust is
workinghard to makesure
everything is ready for the
opening. Iunderstand the
stadium is already well
booked,which is fantastic.’’
The main court areais
largely complete. Interior
tiling,electrical, plumbing
and painting work are well
under way, whilethe plywood
lining in the corridor and
meeting roomsislargely
completed.
Exterior cladding is mostly
done, while beech timber
soffit panelling is being
installed and the eastern car
parkistaking shape.
Attention now turns to the
painting, interior fit­out and
signage.
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Business community comes together over breakfast
By DAVID HILL
Waimakariri’s business communityis
beingtreatedtofree breakfastnext
Thursday.
Social ServicesWaimakariri(SSW) and
the Waimakariri DistrictCouncil
community team have joined forces with
Rangiora Promotions, Kaiapoi
Promotions Associationand the Oxford
Promotions Action Committee to offer a
business wellbeing breakfast at the
Rangiora RSA Clubfrom 7am to 8.30am.
It is aimed at employers andmanagers,
but they are welcome to bring alongtheir
staff, SSW facilitator Nicki Carter says.
‘‘A strong healthy workforceisgood for
business. We need to normalise someof
these wellbeing conversations because
you can’tescape life.’’
Council communitydevelopment
facilitatorRachel Thornton says the
breakfast is achancetolet employers
know thatsupport is available.
‘‘The business community on awhole is
doing well compared to other areas, but it
doesn’t mean employershaven’thad
sleepnessnights and stresses, and
employees havehad their challenges,’’
she says.
Waimakariri MayorDan Gordonwill
openproceedings beforeseveral short
presentations.
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Making friends
... North
Island guinea
pig judge
Vanessa Burt
holds Jenan
Scarlettini,
owned by
Rangiora’s
Joan Clack,
during the
show in
Woodend last
Sunday.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
Local guinea pigs have theirday
The autumn show staged in
Woodend last Sunday by North
Canterbury Guinea Pigs
attracted 41 cavies.
It was not arecord number of
entries but a‘‘good number’’,
said show secretary Jenner
Lichtwark.
The club usually holds four
shows each year.
Vanessa Burt, the North
Island judge at the show, said
there was ahuge variety of
quality guinea pigs on display
which was agreat achievement
for such asmall club.
She was happy to pay her own
travel costs to judge at the show
to help out the small club
because they were such ‘‘lovely
people’’.
The club’s next Guinea Pig
show is planned during winter,
on July 4.
ANZAC SERVICES
Saturday, April 24
Ohoka Community Hall,
11am on Saturday,April 24.
Sefton,atthe Cenotaphin
Sefton Domain, 2Vaughan
Street,at6pm.
Woodend,atthe
Community Centre, School
Road, at 6pm.
Sunday,April 25
Hurunui District
Hanmer Springs, 6am.
Omihi Domain, 9am.
Hawarden­Waikari RSA,
10am, Hawarden Hall.
Waipara Memorial Hall,
10am.
Amberley Domain, 11am.
AmberleyRSA
Flag dawn
serviceat
Amberley
Library
Centotaph and
flag pole, 6am.
Scargill
Domain,10am.
Cheviot,
10.30amatthe
Centotaph,
followed by aRemembrance
Serviceatthe Knox Church.
Culverden, 6am.
Waimakariri District
Kaiapoi: TheRSA will hold
adawn serviceat6.30am at
theWar MemorialonRaven
Quay, followed by acivic
service and march, which will
assembleatthe corner of
Sewelland Davie streets at
9.45am.The paradewill
march to Trousselot Park,
Charles Street, where a
service and dedication will be
held at 10am.
Rangiora: The Anzac Day
parade will assemble at the
Rangiora Farmers Carpark,
Alfred Street at 11am. The
parade will then march up
Percival Streetand along
High Streettothe Cenotaph
for the 11.30am serviceand
wreath­laying ceremony.
The RangioraRSA and
Waimakariri District Council
will also laywreaths at the
Rangiora High School at
9.30am (assemblingat9.20am).
Oxford: Amemorial service
will be held in the Oxford
Town Hall at 9.30am.
Fernside: Amemorial
service,followedbyawreathlaying
ceremony,
will be held in the
Fernside
Memorial Hall,
287O’Roarkes
Road,at10am.
Cust/West
Eyreton: A
memorial service
will be held in the
Cust Community
Centre, 9Mill
Road,at10am. The service
will be followed by awreathlaying
ceremony at the West
Eyreton War Memorial,2
Earlys Road,at11am.
Tuahiwi: Amemorial
service willbeheld at the
Tuahiwi War Memorial, 259
Tuahiwi Road.Those
attending the serviceshould
assembleat1.45pm at the
community mail boxesbythe
Urupa(cemetery) for the 2pm
service.
Kaikoura District
Kaikoura Memorial Hall,
Kaikoura, 10am.
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Help available as drought bites
By DAVID HILL
NorthCanterbury farmers are
beingadvisedtopreparefor
the worst as dry conditions
continuetobite.
Supportisavailable,but
farmers needtobeproactive in
seeking adviceand ensuring
they have plentyoffeed
heading into winter,Canterbury
Rural AdvisoryGroup
chairman Winton Dalley says.
‘‘We are trying not to panic
anybody,but we are being
proactive in getting reminders
out to people of what they can
do and what theyshoulddo.
‘‘Thekey message is to be
prepared, to get adviceand to
make sure you’ve got plentyof
feed on hand.
‘‘Most of the region has had a
reasonably good growing
season so there is feed around,
but some areas don’t have
surpluses,soidentify your feed
sources now.’’
The regionnorth of the
Rakaia river is already subject
to alarge­scale drought
ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
The government’sdrought
declarationmeans North
Canterbury farmerscan seek
extra financial help through
theMinistry of Social
Development. Tax relief is
available for some through
InlandRevenue.
Afree feedplanning and coordinationservice
is being
classification untilJune30, but
support is alsoavailable for
farmers south of theriver.
‘‘It definitely needs to be
extendedbeyond June30,’’Mr
Dalley says.
Theadvisory groupis
collaborating with the Ministry
forPrimaryIndustries(MPI),
rural support trusts, Federated
Farmers,Beef and Lamb New
Zealandand DairyNZ to
monitor conditions and offer
supporttofarmers, he says.
Calf saleshave beensluggish
as dry conditions hit farmer
confidence.
Rural LivestockCanterbury
livestock manager Donald
Cooke and PGG Wrightson
stock agent Kevin Rowereport
strong pricesfor steers,while
lighter weight calves and
heifershave been‘‘hard work’’
to sell.
‘‘They’re all finding avalue
and homes, butwe’re havingto
work harder to do that,’’ Mr
Cooke says.
Steer calves havebeen
sellingfor $3 to $3.20 a
offeredbythe Ministry for
Primary Industries to help
farmers develop feedbudgets
and connectwith sourcesof
feed, such as silage and hay.
To contactthe feed
planning service, phone 0800
BeefLamb (0800 233352) or
0800 4DairyNZ (0800
43247969).
Big dry ... Drought conditions are biting across Canterbury, with
Banks Peninsula among the driest areas.
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kilogram,but other stock have
been nearer $2.
‘‘North Canterburyhas feed
on hand,even if there’s not
much grass on theground,’’ Mr
Rowe says. ‘‘I think we’vebeen
pretty lucky in North Canterbury,althoughwedon’t
like it
to be this dry in the autumn.’’
Heifer calves traditionally
sold to farmersinEllesmere
and Banks Peninsula, but these
were thedriestareas.
Transport was also causing a
headache, with fewer Cook
Strait ferry crossings because
of Covid­19.
With bullsales set for the
end of May,MrCooke is
optimisticofasuccessful
season. The long­term outlook
is positive, despite the dry
conditions,Covid­19 and issues
of space at the freezing works
and transport, he says.
‘‘It’s ahard onetopredict,
but Iexpect astrong bull sale
season. Goodgenetics always
bring apremium,but when
we’re getting towards the end
of the cataloguethey might be a
bit hardertosell.’’
FederatedFarmers North
Canterburymeat and wool
chairmanDaniel Maxwellsays
timeisrunning out to breakthe
drought on his Cheviotfarm
before winter.
‘‘Ifwecouldget adecentrain
nowwe’ve got time to get some
growth beforewinter sets in.’’
With no rain in sight, he is
already feeding out more
supplements, has sold his store
lambs and some calves, and
willnot mate his ewe hoggets
thisyear.
‘‘Most farmers have some
trigger points and dates, where
theywill take action to mitigate
the conditions, so the key thing
is to have aplan.’’
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6 North Canterbury News, April 22, 2021
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STUART SMITH MP FOR KAIKOURA
Farmers hurting from
drought should seek help
The autumn drought in North Canterbury
is concerningand continues to be a
problem, as they have in previous years.
WithChristchurch notching up the
driest March in 12 years, the warm
temperatures are startingtorattle many
in the community.
Farmersin Canterbury are well aware
that if we don’t get goodautumnrainfall
it will be adifficult winter, with feed in
shortsupply.
Somehave already had to buy
significantamountsoffeed to get through
this far, as wellasde­stocking,byeither
sending their animals to other farmsor
sending them to the meat works
prematurely.
Withthe climate agencyNiwa
predictingthat North Canterbury will
experiencelower thannormal rainfall
from April to June, farmers are certainly
keeping aworried eye on the weather
forecasts.
Thatsaid, in my experience, Niwa’s
seasonal outlooks have atrack recordof
beingaboutasaccurate as predicting a
coin toss.
One example of the cost of the drought
is demonstrated by aformercolleague of
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well aware that if we don’t get
good autumn rainfall it will be a
difficult winter, with feed in
short supply.❜
mine,Sir DavidCarter, who farms in
Canterbury. He has hadto cull his lambs
at an average of 17kginsteadof the usual
19kg.
He also believes the dry conditions in
the region have costhim about$170,000
in lost revenue.
TheMinistry for Primary Industries
has provided funding to help farmers,
and alsoprovide themwith business or
financial advice.
If you are afarmer and are struggling
with the conditions, Iurge you to seek
help from initiatives suchas these.
Similarly, if Ican assist in any way,
pleasedonot hesitate to phone either my
Blenheim or Amberley offices. Iamhere
to help as best Ican in situationssuchas
these.
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It is being developed by
Christchurch­based Holmes
Solutions.
Pools generalmanager
Graeme Abbotsays if the project
gets the go­ahead, it will create
Flyride ... Arider superimposed
on to the Hanmer Springs vista.
25 new jobs,with theride
expectedtoinject $4 millioninto
the local economy in its first five
years.
The gravity­powered ride will
enable riders to “fly” above and
through the canopyand treeline
on ConicalHill. It will finish on
the southernside of the hill,
wherethere are spectacular
viewsover the village.
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KAIKŌURA VIEWS
MAYOR CRAIG MACKLE
Shaping the next 10 years
Kaikoura District Council’s Long­Term
Plan (LTP) for 2021–2031 is coming
together.
The draft consultation document will
be adopted by the council this week to
be sent to audit.
Once approved, it will be out for
public consultation in late May or June.
Iammore than happy with what we
are looking at over the next 10 years.
If we stick to the plan outlined in the
LTP and invest in our roads, footpaths,
and the shorter­term District Plan, then
we’re looking fairly sweet for the next
10 years at least.
We have essential infrastructure in
place to support apopulation of 10,000
so we don’t need to invest in big growthrelated
projects, and because of all the
work done since the earthquake we
shouldn’t need any major renewal work
until the 2060s.
This is great news for the community,
and Iwould like to personally thank
everyone at the council for their mighty
efforts.
This is areal turnaround over the last
18 months, considering what we have
been through with the earthquake and
Covid­19, and the comments that as a
council we were unsustainable.
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Our financial strategy shows our
level of borrowing is lower than before
the earthquake, and our overall
financial position shows the council is
in abetter place than it has been for
some time.
But we know Covid­19 is affecting the
community, so our day­to­day budget is
no­frills, and the proposed average
rates increase over 10 years is 3.2%.
Next year’s increase represents an
average rates rise of 5.2%, but this will
depend on the property you own.
As well as investing in roads,
footpaths and reviewing our very dated
District Plan, we also have aproposal
to begin rubbish collections in town,
and we will be asking commercial
ratepayers about their support for
Destination Kaikoura.
Alot of the work proposed addresses
some of the main concerns raised in our
recent residents’ satisfaction survey
and general community feedback.
We’re holding huis in town, Oaro and
at Kekerengu in early June. So, tell us
what you think.
It’s your chance to see what we are
planning for the next 10 years. Let us
know if you agree, disagree or have
different ideas.
District buoyed by growth
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Growth is continuing in the
southern endofthe Hurunui
District.
Council chief executive
Hamish Dobbie saysAmberley
is showing particularly strong
growth, and there are few
sparesectionsatWaikuku and
Leithfield.
‘‘We are seeing steady
growth across the district,
consistent with projections.’’
Economically,the district is
also holding its own.
‘‘We heldupthroughthe
earlytomiddle part of the
Covid­19 pandemic really well.
But now we’re potentially
starting to see some head
wind,’’ he says.
Dry conditions and the onset
of winter could put the brakes
on theagricultural economy.
Mayor MarieBlacksays it is
verydry, and it appearsthe
districtcould be heading into
winter without any substantial
autumn rain.
‘‘Getting winter crops to
growisn’t withoutsome
despair for our ruralfamilies.
If we don’t get rain soonitwill
be too late.
‘‘Fortunately, there are good
stores of winter feed such as
hay and baleage,’’ she says.
The goal posts keep shifting
for an announcement on water
reforms, Mrs Black says.
The timelinefor an
announcement by the
Government was April.Itnow
seems it mightbeAugust,with
proposals taken out to
communities by the endofthe
year.
While it was agreed an
independent waterauthority
would ensure consistency
throughout New Zealand in
drinking water regulations, the
government’swider three­year
Three Waters Reform
Programme was aconcern.
The Government intends to
reform services into asmall
number of multi­regional
entities with abottom lineof
public ownership.
The exact size,shapeand
design of these entitiesisstill
being worked through,
according to the Department of
Internal Affairs.
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Councillor steps down
Hurunui Districtcouncillor Lynda
Murchisonwill resign at the end of the
month.
Ms Murchison says she has been offered
arole which gives her an opportunity to
havea‘‘real influenceinreshaping
environmental management’’.
Cr Murchisonwas elected to represent
the West WardinOctober 2019.
She brought to the council alongstanding
professional backgroundin
environment management and local
government.
“It has been my privilege to serve my
community,’’ she says. She says,
regrettably, she is unable to fulfil her role
as acouncillor and take on her new job.
‘‘I will miss the people, opportunities
and challenges thatare all part of being on
council. Iwillcontinue to service my local
communityinfarmingand environment
issues where Ican,’’ she says.
She acknowledged thesupport of Mayor
Marie Blackand her fellow councillors.
Mrs Black saysMsMurchison had
brought asignificantrange of skillsand
knowledgetothe council table.
‘‘Havingworked within local
government overanumber of years, her
specialty skillsinstrategy, environmental
issues and conservation have beenofhuge
value. Cr Murchisonisstrategic and
Consultation coming soon
Concerns have been expressedabout
the lackofcommunity engagement
followingthe announcement of a
proposal foranaquaplay parkin
Kaiapoi.
The Kaiapoi­TuahiwiCommunity
Board recently approved forpublic
engagement the proposalfor an aqua
playpark in aformerstormwaterlake
in the NCF Reserve near Courtenay
Drive.
The proposal hasbeensubmittedby
Lynda Murchison
considered in her thinking. Iknow she will
bring success to her new employment
opportunity.
‘‘This highly complexcombination of
skills willbemissed by the council team,
but Idowish her all the very best in her
future endeavours.”
Cr Murchison’s resignationwill spark a
by­election,the details of which are being
advertised today.
Educators come together
Local schools have come together to
celebrate anew initiative aimed at
raising Maori educational
achievement.
Principals of Kaiapoi and
surrounding schools and other North
Canterbury educators gathered at
Tuahiwi recently to celebrate the
launch of the revised Ka Hikitia Maori
education strategy.
Tuahiwi School principal Mel Taite­
Pitama says Ka Hikitia is aMinistry of
Education (MOE) strategy which aims
‘‘to raise achievement and success for
Maori students and whanau who
continue to be underserved in our
educational community’’.
‘‘This was aspace where hapu, kura
(schools) and MOE came together to
partner in adirection that is about
Maori enjoying educational success
and how we will all work together to
make this happen.’’
The strategy supports schools to do
better and make amuch­needed
improvement for Maori, she says.
The event was opened by Tuahiwi
Education Team representative Nicole
Manawatu­Brennan, while MOE
education manager Fuetanoa Kose
Seinafo spoke on behalf of the ministry.
The refreshed Ka Hikitia strategy is
part of a$200m Maori investment package
announced as part of Budget 2020.
the WHoWCharitable Trust,the group
behindthe proposed aquasports park
in theformer Kaiapoired zone.
WaimakaririDistrict Council
community and recreationmanager
Chris Brownsaysthe council is
awaiting finalresultsofwater testing,
but is aware WHoW wouldlike to go to
consultation as soonaspossibleonce
the testresultsare confirmed.
It is hoped the test results will be
returned by theend of themonth.
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Library and an arcade.
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to someone who needs asmile today’’.
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from apensioner who came acrossone of
these bags in the library.Your random
act of kindness hit just therightspot that
day.’’
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Barnett, who is aRangioraLions Club
member and Waimakariri District
councillor, says she hopes themystery
bags will bring asmile to afew faces, and
encourage furtherrandom acts of
kindness in the community.
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for leading ahappy life.
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Jobs expo expected to be popular
By DAVID HILL
Job prospectsinNorth
Canterbury will be promoted at
acareers expo next month.
Rangiora High Schoolwill
host the secondNorth
Canterbury YouthFutures
careers expo on Wednesday,
May 19, from 4pm to 8.30pm.
Associateprincipal Paul
Donnelly says holding the expo
in the evening allowsparents to
attendwith their young people.
‘‘Parents can have the greatest
influence on future careers,but
because the nature of careers
are changing so fast,they often
don’t know what’s available.
And what we found lasttime was
parents cameupand said ‘these
thingsare possible for me, too’.’’
North Canterbury Youth
Futures is acollaboration
between the Ministryof
Education, ComCol North
Canterbury, Ministry of
SocialDevelopment and
WaimakaririDistrict Council,
and co­ordinated by
Connected.govt.nz.
It was born out of conversations
which began in 2018
after about 200 young people
turneduptoenrol at the
Rangiora Work and Income
officewith little idea of their
careeroptions.
Ministry of Social
Developmentregional
commissioner Diane
McDermott says youth
unemployment remains akey
focus in NorthCanterbury.
Career choices ... Gearing up for next month’s careers expo are, from left, ComCol North Canterbury
manager Kate O’Connor, Connected.govt.nz employment liaison adviser Michelle Becks, Rangiora High
School principal Karen Stewart, Minister of Education secondary transitions adviser Charlie Davey, Ministry
of Social Development Rangiora service manager Tina Robinson and Rangiora High School associate principal
Paul Donnelly.
PHOTO: DAVIDHILL
Covid­19 meantmany entrylevel
positions were being taken
by more experienced workers.
‘‘Inthis community employers
are wanting to help young
people to get work experience,
get ahead, and to achieve.’’
The expowas first held in
June2019 and was intended to
be annual, but last year’sevent
was cancelled becauseofCovid­
19.
The first expo exceeded
expectations when more than
1200people turned out to
engage with more than 70 stalls
comprisingemployers, local and
central governmentemployees,
and education providers.
This year, organisers expect
more than 100 stall holders.
‘‘We are in contact with the
businessesand education
providers and encouraging
them to be creative and interactivewith
their stalls,’’
Connected.govt.nzemployment
liaison adviserMichelle Becks
says.
Specsavers Rangiora willdo
eye testing and local barbers
plan to do haircuts on the night.
Mid­Canterbury­based
agricultural training provider
AgriTraining will bring Matilda
the mechanical cow so young
peoplecan get hands­on with
birthing acalf.
Lincoln and Canterbury
universities, and the Ara
Institute of Canterbury, will also
be present to offer advice on
study options, while the news
media will be represented by
the North Canterbury News.
To help visitors, organisers
willbewearingwhite t­shirts,
and volunteersfrom Rangiora
and Kaiapoi high schools and
the Waimakariri Youth Council
willbewearingblackt­shirts.
The expoisopen to anyone,
and food trucks will be available
on site.
Any new businesseswanting
to participate need to be
registered by April 30.
Quarry opponents ...
Richard Laloli, left, and Chris
Revell, both of Rangiora, were
among protesters on Sunday.
Protesters
gather
Agroup of peopleopposedto
the quarry proposed by
TaggartEarthmoving
Limited at Rangiora
Racecourseprotested
outside the course gateslast
Sunday.
The protesters,who held
largesigns expressing their
concerns, were near the
main entrance to the course
on Lehmans Road and the
otherentrance off West Belt
from 10am until12.30pm
during the club’s $30,000
Rangiora Classic Day,which
was scheduled to begin
racing at 12.10pm.
John Mather, of Rangiora,
aspokesman for the group,
said it was likelytobethe
group’s last protestbefore
the quarry public hearings
on May 4­7,and May 10 and
11.
ADIAGNOSIS of prostate cancer
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year in NewZealand.When caught
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positive outcomes, andthere certainly
is alifebeyondadiagnosis.
Survivorship andmaintaining a
good qualityoflifeisthe themefor
this year’s Prostate Cancer Foundation’s
National Conference beingheld
in Christchurch on May2.
Said Paul HayesofPCFNZ:“Our
national conference is oneofthe ways
we provide educationand support
to menwithprostatecancer andthe
people whosupportthem.We are
holdingthe conference in Christchurch
this year as acommitment
to ourSouthIslandsupporters,after
having to cancel theevent last year
duetoCovid-19.”
There is greatline-up of expert
speakers at this conference coveringissues
from thelatestnewsin
diagnosisand treatment, to ways for
menand theirfamilies canlivebetter
with theoutcomesoftreatmentsand
ongoingmedications.
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thefourthWednesday of themonth
that is well attended with over 60
people on their books.
Said Chris:“I am reallylooking
forward to theconferencethis year
as it givesmeafantasticopportunity
to learnmoreabout thelatest
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Jean'slife celebrated
Acelebration of Jean Booth’s
long life has been held at
North Chapel and Rossburn
Receptions in Rangiora.
Jean Lilian Booth
(nee James) died on
April 8atRangiora’s
Charles Upham
Retirement Village,
just afew weeks
short of her 102nd
birthday.
Jean was born in
Otautau, Southland,
on May 21, 1919.
She grew up in a
large family with
one brother and eight sisters,
all of whom have died.
She worked on the family
farm in Westfield, and during
the war ran the property with
one of her sisters, Maude.
Jean Booth
Later, she learned the soft
furnishing trade, working at
H&J Smith’s department
store in Invercargill.
She married
Malcolm Booth, in
1954 in Invercargill.
Jean lived and
worked with
Malcolm on his farm.
They retired in 1982
and moved to asmall
farm near Rangiora
before shifting to a
house in Kingsbury
Avenue.
Malcolm died in
1994, but Jean remained in
their home until late 2016,
when she moved into a
serviced apartment at
Charles Upham Retirement
Village.
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Southbrook traffic woes tackled
By DAVID HILL
Work is ongoing to address
trafficcongestionon
SouthbrookRoad.
Waimakariri District
Councilroading manager
Joanne McBridesays staff are
continuing to work on several
proposals relating to
congestion,pedestrian safety,
access to schools, safe areas for
cyclists, provisions for public
transport, and accessto
businesses in Southbrook.
It is estimated that
SouthbrookRoad experiences
more than 26,000 vehicle
movements aday.
Safety improvements are
being developed in
consultation withthe
Rangiora­AshleyCommunity
Board and Southbrook and
Rangiora New Life schools, as
well as KindercareLearning
Centre.
‘‘It’s abusy arterial road for
Rangiora,’’MsMcBride says.
‘‘We have been workingon
how best to provide safeaccess
to the schoolsfor pedestrians
as well as vehicles, as the Kea
Crossing on Southbrook Road
is beyond optimum capacity.’’
To helpprovide asafer
crossing pointand improve
access from Torlesse Street,
the council has made an
application to the New
ZealandTransport Agency to
help with funding for a
Work in progress ... Efforts are ongoingtotackle traffic congestiononSouthbrook Road, Rangiora.
signalised crossing for the
intersection of Southbrook
Road and TorlesseStreet.
This projecthas alsobeen
included in the draft2021/31
Long Term Plan (LTP) for
consideration.
‘‘Council will be continuing
its investigations into future
needsfor the corridor and will
be convening areference
group to provide input into the
issues andsolutions for the
wider corridor,’’ Ms McBride
says.
Workiscontinuing to
upgrade Flaxton Road through
the Southbrookindustrial
area, which hasincluded new
kerbing, parking bays,
footpaths and aroundabout.
The bulk of the workis
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scheduled to be completed
next month,with final asphalt
sealing expected to be carried
out later in the year.
Other projects proposed in
the LTP include bypasses for
east and west Rangiora, which
are long­term strategies to
reducetrafficcongestion in
Southbrookasthe region’s
populationgrows.
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The Waimakariri District Council is
askingpeople to keep scooters and
skateboards off the Kaiapoi BMX track,
after repeated damage to parts of the
surface.
The track, which costclose to
$200,000,issurfaced withlime chipand
dust, and coated withapolymerglue for
stabilisation. It is suitable onlyfor
inflatable tyres.
“The hard wheels of scootersand
skateboards are really tough on the
surface and it’sexpensivetorepair,’’
council greenspacemanagerGrant
MacLeod says.‘‘We’re calling on the
community to look afterthe facility,
whichisahuge asset forKaiapoi.’’
Skateboards and scooters are
welcome at Trousselot Park,only afew
hundred metres away fromthe BMX
track, he says.
Further repairs to the track are
scheduled for coming weeks.
Each timethe trackisrepaired,
thereneeds to be at least three warm,
dry days to cure the surface, during
whichthe track cannot be used.
The Kaiapoi BMX track was
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Safety upgrades under way
School holidays have begun and
WaimakaririDistrict Council staffare
taking the opportunity to make some
safety improvements in Woodend.
Staffbegan worklast week on safety
upgrades on SchoolRoad, Woodend,
and extending the Rangiora­Woodend
Cycleway ahead of the holidays, to
make the mostofthe two weeksto
reduce disruption.
Roading managerJoanne McBride
says the project will extendthe
RangioratoWoodend sharedpath
from ChinnerysRoad down to School
Road.
The cycleway will then continue
alongSchool Road to the new
signalised crossing, installed on State
Highway 1bythe New Zealand
Transport Agency earlier this year.
Othersafetyimprovements on
School Road,outside Woodend School,
include araised pedestrian crossing,
traffic calmingand road­marking
improvements.
RangioraWoodendRoad,between
School Road and Woodend Road, will
be reconfigured with akerb separator,
alongwith the construction of new
kerbing and channelling.
Safety improvements will also be
made at the Turiwhaia Road
intersection.
Cycle safety ... Work is under way to
improve the safety of Woodend children
cycling to school.
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The total cost of the project is
$475,000. It is scheduled for
completion by June.
Meanwhile, staff are preparing a
network cycling planfor the district,
Ms McBride says.
‘‘Thisistoensure we develop a
cohesive network. It will also allow us
to identify and prioritisegaps in the
cycle network.
‘‘As partofthis work we are
consideringoptions for linkingpartsof
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earthquake.
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gained from the quake to improve
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High country issues discussed
By DAVID HILL
High countryissues got afair
airing at arecent field day.
Government agencies,
farmers and industry
organisationscame together at
Rob Stokes’Lees Valley
property,near Oxford, to
discuss subjects as diverse as
fire danger, adverse events,
pastoralleases, waterquality,
biodiversity and forestry.
The issueshave come to the
fore in recentmonths with
majorhigh country firesand
new governmentlegislation.
The field day provideda
chance for farmers to discuss
theirchallenges with the
Ministry for Primary
Industries(MPI),Fire and
EmergencyNew Zealand
(FENZ) andEnvironment
Canterbury staff, as well as
MPs. Federated Farmers, Beef
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alsorepresented.
While no government
ministers attended, Mr Stokes,
who is theFederated Farmers
highcountry chairman,hoped
aministerial visit was in the
pipeline next month.
‘‘Itseemslike there’s light at
the end of the tunnel. It’s good
newsthat theseorganisations
havecome on boardand we
can work through some of
these issues.’’
FederatedFarmers national
board memberChrisAllen said
recent government legislation
seemed to be a‘‘one­size­fitsall
approach’’ and was
unworkable in ahigh country
environment.
‘‘Itwas agreat to be partof
an event in an iconic part of the
landscape, whichreally lent
itself to get thediscussion into
thatpractical side.
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Pair impressed by breed
By DAVID HILL
Canadian cattle have givenaNorth
Canterbury coupleanew passion for
farming.
Culverdencouple Robbieand Anna
Clark havebeenbreeding Speckle
Parkcattle since2007.
Beforeswitching to Speckle Park,
the couplehad ashorthorncattle
stud.
‘‘They’re verysimilar. The shorthornisanawesome
breed, but the
colourmarkingsfromthe Speckle
Parkcomesout in the dairy calves,
which is crucial in helping farmers
identify thebeefcalves fromtheir
replacementcalves,’’ Mr Clarksays.
The Clarksrun 35 studcows at their
Parkvale Speckle Parkstud,along
withasmall commercial herd, all
Speckle Park.
‘‘Wejust liketheir attributes —the
quality of themeat, theyyieldwell,
and they lookgoodinthe paddock,’’
Mr Clarksays.
‘‘They’ve got to be functionaland
they certainly are.’’
TheSpeckle Parkwas developed in
Canadafromthree Britishbreeds:
Angus, shorthornand white park.
Thebreed wasfirst importedinto
NewZealand15years ago through
semen brought intothe North Island
andhas graduallybeenbred intoa
pure breed.
Thereare around 20 SpecklePark
breedersthroughoutNew Zealand
andthe numbers are growing
steadily.
Speckle Park bulls are becoming
increasingly popularamong dairy
farmerslooking forterminal sires, Mr
Clarksays.
‘‘It is thefastest growing beefbreed
in Australasiaatthe moment and
there’s afew beef farmersaround
looking to get into them,’’hesays.
‘‘They’re averystylishbreedand
very functional, and Ienjoyworking
with them.You’ve got to believe in
what you’redoing andbepassionate.’’
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day was areally good showcase
of whatisn’t going to work.’’
In the firinglinewerenew
stock exclusion rules, which
shouldn’t apply in the high
country, Mr Allen said.
‘‘We need to go back to the
basicsand ask what is the
problem and what are we
tryingtofix? There is alot of
cost to farmers and for not
much outcome.’’
On the positiveside,Mr
Allensaid therewas good
engagement betweenfarmers
and MPI in tackling wilding
pines.
‘‘There’salot of good work
goingoninthe highcountry
and peopledon’t see it.’’
FENZ North Canterbury
principalrural fire officer
BruceJanes saidthe field day
was agood chance for
firefighters and farmers to
discuss the benefits and
dangersofcontrolled fires.
‘‘Not all fire is bad. We’ve
had an increasing number of
enquiriesfor burns for 100 to
300 hectares of land.
‘‘Burning is part of our
historyand our land management,
and we can help farmers
and address theirconcerns.
Farmers were very receptive.’’
FENZoffers afree service to
advise farmersonhow to
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Farmerswere advised to
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‘‘Weknow the devastating
impact of escapedburns. But
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‘‘Ifyou’reout on the quad
bikeand think ‘it’s calm, so I’m
going to light up’, but you
haven’t looked at the weather
forecast,you’reasking for
trouble.’’
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20 North Canterbury News, April 22, 2021
Pair explain the benefits of milking sheep
By DAVID HILL
Milking sheep is asmall but
growing industry.
While there are just five
sheep­milking farmers in
Canterbury, Sheep Milk New
Zealand managing director
Matt Jones says there are
another five planning to make
the switch next season.
‘‘We are very new to sheep
milking in New Zealand and it’s
been happening around the
world for hundreds of years, so
we’ve got alot to learn.
‘‘It is the best milk and Ican
argue that all day long. It is far
superior to any other milk
product on the market and our
environmental footprint is
significantly less than other
producers of milk.’’
Sheep Milk New Zealand was
established for processors,
industry people and farmers to
come together and share
knowledge, he said.
Mr Jones and Sheep Milk
New Zealand group
marketing manager Virna
Smith were at the South Island
Agricultural Field Days last
month to promote milking
sheep.
After 10 years of breeding
sheep and importing genetics
from Europe to develop abreed
to handle South Island
conditions, Mr Jones and his
wife, Tracy, began milking their
600­ewe East Friesian flock two
years ago.
While sheep produce fewer
litres of milk than their bovine
counterparts, they produce
double the number of milk
solids, and the payout of $14.20
per kilogram of milk solids is
attractive, he says.
‘‘There’s alot of scope. We
can double or triple the
production that our animals are
doing through genetic gain.
‘‘We are milking sheep that
❛It is far superior to
any other milk product
on the market and our
environmental footprint
is significantly less than
other producers of
milk.❜
—Matt Jones
have come from dams that have
done 180kg of milk solids in a
lactation, while cows in New
Zealand are only double that
and the price is significantly
more than than our bovine
friends.
‘‘It’s about milk solids and
your farming practices, and
Canterbury farmers are good at
it.’’
The Jones family farm is run
just like adairy farm, with
twice­a­day milkings.
The main difference is it is
run as ‘‘a hybrid system’’, with
all lambs, including the males,
reared on farm, being finished
on automatic lamb feeders.
Ms Smith says ewes are
producing 1­2 litres of milk per
sheep per day over a200­day
lactation.
The milk is pasteurised and
made into cheese and yoghurt,
as well as Sheep Milk New
Zealand’s Sabelle range of skin
and body­care products.
‘‘If you are lactose intolerant,
your body can handle sheep
milk,’’ Ms Smith says.
‘‘It takes about 30 minutes for
sheep milk to process through
your body, so if you have any
allergies or intolerances it
won’t affect you.
‘‘From sheep you get the
milk, we make the cheese, we
can make yoghurt and we will
be looking at infant formula
Milking it ... Canterbury farmer Matt Jones milks 600 sheep.
down the track; and we have
our skin and body care range.’’
Sheep are ‘‘softer’’ on the
environment compared to other
farming systems, making them a
viable option for farmers to
consider in meeting their
environmental requirements,
Ms Smith says.
Healthy alternative ... Sheep
Milk New Zealand group
marketing manager Virna Smith
says there are plenty of benefits
from drinking sheep’s milk.
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The Rangiora Hurunui Hares
started their 2021 season in the Mid
Week Women’s Division 1
Competition with astrong win over
Carlton Redcliffs at MainPower
Turf in Rangiora.
The team showed strong unity in
its opening game, despite not being
able to train together for much of
the pre­season because members
are spread widely over North
Canterbury. Half the team trains in
Culverden and the other half in
Rangiora.
Unfortunately, the Rangiora
HurunuiHawks could not repeat
the win first up in Division 3ofthe
mid­week competition, going down
to HSOB Burnside.
Rangiora’s Division 1men’s and
women’s teams both played to 7­0
scorelines, but it was only the men
on the positive side of the ledger,
beating HSOB Burnside.
The Rangiora Colts earned their
first points of the season with a
hard­fought win over University
Apache in the Sunday Super
League Championship,while the
Rangiora 2women’s team suffered
anarrow defeat to University
Mayans in the SundaySuper
League Premiership.
Meanwhile, the Rangiora AMid
Week Men dominated Southern
United with a5­1 win, with Thomas
Spall achieving ahat­trick of goals.
The Rangiora Allsorts Mid Week
HOCKEY
Men’s team dominated for long
periods in the first half against
Avon Gold, but struggled to
capitalise.The side was undone
by apoor third quarter, losing
5­3.
Full results
Division 1, men: Rangiora CBK 7(Tom
Flavell 2, Lachlan Miller 1, Logan Benson
1, Luke Pendley1,Tim Smit 1, John Single
1) beat HSOB Burnside 0. MVP: Logan
Benson.
Women: Rangiora CBK 0lost to HSOB
Burnside Ducks 7. MVP: Georgia
Gainsford.
Sunday Super League Premiership,
women: Rangiora 2(Ashleigh Merrick 1,
Indi Wilkie 1) lost to University Mayans 3.
MVP: Anna Nalder
Sunday Super League Championship,
men: Rangiora Colts 2(James Clark 1,
Damian Allerby 1) beat University Apache
1.
Men: Rangiora Oddfellows 0lost to Avon 5.
Women: Rangiora 0lost to Avon 5. MVP:
Kala Ryan and Tandy Musesengwa.
Mid Week Open, men: Rangiora A5
(Thomas Spall 3, Craig Reynolds 2) beat
Southern United 1.
Men: Rangiora Allsorts 3(George Ridgen
2, Jon Green 1) lost to Avon Gold 5.
Women: Hurunui Rangiora Hares 4(Anna
Armstrong 1, Lou Mones­Cazon 1, Rose
Johnston 1, Keighley Robertson 1) beat
Carlton Redcliffs 1. MVP: Hollie
Robertson
Women: Hurunui Rangiora Hawks 2
(Anna Pethig 1, Kelly Morris 1) lost to
HSOB Burnside 4.
SPORT
North Canterbury News, April 22, 2021
23
Green superintendent wins club trophies
Eddie Tavendale, the green
superintendent of Amberley
BowlingClub, has won all
four of the club’s
championships.
Secretary Graham Shaw
has checked the club’s
record back to 1937, when
the club was established,
and says Eddie is the first
member to achieve the
remarkable feat.
Eddie ‘‘skipped’’ all the
teams. Graham says that
alone is incredible.
Eddiealso won the Harry
Denton Memorial Trophy
for the most successful club
bowler of the season.
Graham says it is fitting
BOWLS
that Eddie received the
trophy because of his
success and 40 years of
service asgreen
superintendent.
Club 2020­2021 competition
winners
Ives Cup, open singles: E
Tavendale.
Tom Poole Rose Bowl,
open pairs, ETavendale, J
Robinson.
Chub Croft Cup, triples, E
Tavendale, KRoberts, C
Thomas.
Darfield Cup, fours, E
Tavendale, PBerry, J
Dominant performance ... Self Assured, front, and
Spankem quinella the $30,000 WaimakaririBusinesses
Rangiora Classic Mobile Pace at Rangiora. PHOTO: SHELLEYTOPP
Class on display
Two Standardbred
superstars gave apacing
masterclassdemonstration
at Rangiora
Raceway last Sunday.
The HaydenCullentrained
stablemates Self
Assuredand Spankem
quinellaed the club’s
richest feature, the
Waimakariri Businesses
Rangiora Classic,
dominatingthe smallbut
elitefield and clearing
out at the finish after a
hard­fought tussle up the
home straight.
Race favourite Self
Assured,driven by Jonny
Cox, heldontowin, but
Spankem, driven by Tim
Williams, made him work
hard for it finishing only a
head back behind,with
the rank outsider
Cranbourne, driven by
Stephen McNally, five
lengths backtofill
Robinson, IPettigrew.
Kowhai Lodge Trophy,
junior singles, PLochhead.
Fox Cup, HCP singles, M
Thomas.
Ashworth Trophy, pairs, I
Wright, BEnsor.
Sibbald Cup,
intermediates, CThomas.
Cleall Trophy, most
improved junior, HTahere.
Findlay Cup, Ladies
singles, PBerry.
Harrison Cup, Ladies
pairs,PBerry, HTahere.
Harry Denton Memorial
Trophy, most successful
player, ETavendale.
Noel Moore Patron’s
Trophy, IPettigrew.
third place.
The day started badly
for the club when the first
racehad to be abandoned
after GiftCard fell free of
interference nearthe
1800m mark and checked
Murano andTom Brady,
withdrivers Robbie
Close, Kevin Townley and
Gavin Smith dislodged
fromtheirrace carts.
Murano bolteddriverless
for asignificantdistance
before being caught by
the clerk of the course,
Craig Wiggins.
Kevin Townley was
examined by St John
medicsand takento
hospitalfor afurther
examination but Robbie
Close and GavinSmith
werecleared by medicsto
continue driving in later
races. The horses
involved werenot
seriously injured.
Eddie Tavendale
NORTH CANTERBURY
RUGBYSUB UNION DRAW
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Luisetti Seeds Combined Div 1(Pool C)
2.45pmGlenmark CheviotvAshley; Omihi1
2.45pmOhokavHurunui; Mandeville1
2.45pmSaracensvKaiapoi; Southbrook1
2.45pmWoodendvOxford; Woodend1
Ellesmere&NorthCanterburyDiv 2(Section A)
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1.00pmGlenmark Cheviot vAshley;Omihi 1
1.00pmKaiapoi vHurunui; Kaiapoi Oval
1.00pmSaracensvOxford; Southbrook 1
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Kaiapoi wins in emphatic fashion
By LINDSAY KERR, PETER WILLIAMS
and DAYLESUTHERLAND
Kaiapoi firedawarningshot to
local rivals in thelatest roundof
the combined country rugby
competition with a40­7
demolitionofOxford.
Played at Oxfordinperfect
conditions, the scoreline did not
reflect the difference between
the sides.NineteenofKaiapoi’s
points came in generous periods
of extratime in both halves.
The game will alsobe
remembered for the bizarre
situation of bothteams locked
togetherat7­all after 35 minutes
following apenaltytry apiece.
Intoextra time,Kaiapoi broke
the shackles, scoring the first of
in aseries of tries.
Asuperiorscrum provided
Kaiapoi the platform to launch
its classy backline to gain secondhalfdomination.
Oxford’s cause was nothelped
withthe loss,early in thefirst
half, of propJeremy Yorkwith a
seriousknee injury.Oxfordwill
alsorue not being able to score
following severalpromising
moves.
The Kaiapoi rampage started
fiveminutes intothe second half
whenShak Bossiscored after
being beautifully set up by
Crusader Josh McKay.Atry to
JacobHurring followed before
McKay was in actionagain with a
solorun that endedwith aPeter
Mudunoivalu try.
Promising young fullback
Ruben Tewekascoredwith the
sun threatening to set.
The Oxford effort was highlighted
by the effort of loosie Dan
Booker and halfback Matt
Roberts.
Scoreboard: Kaiapoi 40
(Jovililsi Taleqa, Shak Bossi,
Jacob Hurring, Peter
Mudunaivala, Rueben Tiweka
tries. Penalty try. Cody Grimes2
conversions, Jacob Taines­
Lawson 2conversions), beat
Oxford 7(penaltytry).
RUGBY
Ashleytriumphs
The pitch at Loburn Domain
provided players withthe perfect
chance to showcase their talents.
An entertaining matchresulted.
While Ashley scored first,and
at no stage allowedits rivals to
get in front on the scoreboard,
Woodendwas always athreat
with its enterprising game plan,
gainingaregular supply of ball,
particularly from lineouts.
Tom Stopforthand Andrew
Proctorwere conspicuous on the
burst in the Woodendpack,while
Mikey Rhys showed the speedhe
usuallydemonstrates on the wing
with an eye­catching performance
in the No. 6jersey.But the
outstanding performer in the
Woodendteamwas centre
Jordan Swaine,himselfaformer
Ashley player.
He seemed to relish playing
againstseveral former teammates
and turnedinavirtuoso
performance.Hemade some
bone­shaking tackles, was always
athreatwith the ballinhand, and
kicked goalsfrom all over the
park, including two fromnear the
halfwayline, while athird
attemptfrom agreaterdistance
bouncedback off the cross­bar.
He is arare talent.
At half­time, Ashleyled 18­13
but in the third quarteritslowly
asserted control on the back of a
more cohesive team effort and a
decidedly superior scrum.
Jimmy Thiele turnedina
player­of­the­dayperformance at
lock and was stronglysupported
by Ngaria Wilson­Bairds and
Mike King.
In the Ashley backline,
halfback Blake Wellsby excelled,
scoringtwo valuable tries,one of
them when he caughtthe
Woodenddefence nappingby
taking aquicktap and darting
over.
Ashley eventually ran out the
Going high ... Nick Inch clears the lineout ball for Oxford, playing in the red­and­black strip.
winners by 43­24. This scoreline
was inflated by two latetriesand
does not reflectthe close contest.
Scoreboard: Ashley43(Blake
Wellsby (2), Bailey Mechen (2),
Matt Snellingand Andrew
Tavendale tries;Tavendale 2
conversions and 3penalties) beat
Woodend 24 (Tom Stopforth,
JordanSwaine tries, Swaine a
conversionand 4penalty goals.)
Saracens in close win
CelebratingRichard
Donaldson’s 100th game,Ohoka
had good reason to front.
However, it was Saracens that
gainedthe earlymomentum with
athree­point lead.
Ohoka soon learned the value
of possession and aseries of
strongcarries saw centre Blain
O’Loughlincrossing the line.
Saracens were equal to the
task and were suitablyrewarded
with atry to Matt Freeman.
Apenalty to Ohokashortly
after and both sides wenttothe
break 10 apiece.
Much likethe first half,the
Saracens side was abletoput
scoreboard pressure on the home
side with atry to lock Jarimah
Schuster.
WhileSaracens arguably
dominated the laterexchanges,it
was Ohokathat was able to move
the ballmoreeffectively and
earn itself two converted triesto
second­five Tom Wedlake and
No. 8Ryan McCallum.
With the home side up by 9
points and the clock running
down,Saracens showedits
composure.
The side’sefforts were
rewarded withaconverted try to
replacementwing Jamie
Youngman, followed by alate
penalty which saw the visitors
take the match25­24.
Ohokacan probably lament a
lost opportunity.
Scoreboard: Ohoka24(Blain
O’Loughlin, TomWedlake and
Ryan McCallum tries, 3
conversionsand apenalty) lost to
Saracens 25 (MattFreeman,
JamieYoungman, Jarimah
Schuster tries, two conversions
and two penalties).
Close shave
PHOTO: LINDSAYKERR
Hurunui put Glenmark­
Cheviot’swinning sequence
under pressure beforeitgot a
last­minute try to win by 27­21.
The home team withstood a
stirringstart by Hurunui and
madeitpay for astring of
infringementswith aconverted
try in the openingquarter.
Hurunui stayed in touch,with
Glenmarkhaving a14­12 halftime
advantage. Hurunuiwas
ahead 21­20with full­timenear.
Two minutes from time, an
unsuccessful Brody Retallick
dropped goal attempt resulted in
atry from thefollowthrough.
Scoreboard: Glenmark­Cheviot
27 (Matt Earl,Blair Norton, Ben
Renton tries. Brook Retallick 3
conversions, 2penalties),beat
Hurunui 21 (SamBoyne, Digby
Heard tries. MattHickey 3
penalties and conversions).
Pointsafter two competition
rounds: Kaiapoi 10, Glenmark­
Cheviot 8, Saracens 8, Ashley7,
Hurunui 5, Ohoka 1, Woodend 1,
Oxford 0.
Si'sboyhood jetsprinting dream fulfilled
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Aboyhood dream has come true for
Ohoka’s Si Gibbon.
Gibbon is the 2020­2021 New Zealand
International Group AJetsprinting
Champion.
It was the reward for his consistent
performance in the series, having been
runner­up over the previous three
consecutive seasons in the tightly
contested Group Aclass.
The last time aJetsprinting Group A
Consistent form... Si Gibbon and Donna
Candish after their win. PHOTO:JEREMY WARD/SHOT360.CO.NZ
title was won by aSouth Islander was
Gary Tomes, of Rangiora, in 2001.
Gibbon and navigator Donna Candish
managed to accumulate 147 points to
knock the four­time New Zealand and
current World Group Achampions, Ollie
Silverton and Jess Sit, from Hamilton,
into second place.
He gained three second placings and
two first podium placings in all of the
2020­2021 jetsprint events.
Gibbon has owned and built pleasure
jet boats for himself since he was 12. He
puts in long hours and his perseverance
and dedication paid off with his
championship win.
Jetsprinting is more than ahobby for
the owner and driver, who does most of
the repairs, maintenance and
development on the boat himself, while
juggling family life with anational sales
manager role for Pro Clima NZ Ltd.
Candish, from Whanganui, owns her
own jetsprint boat, which she drove and
competed in before stepping into the
navigation seat for the Novus Glass
jetsprinting team.
Donna and her husband, Nick, are
instrumental in supporting the boat and
team to perform on race day.
Novus Glass is the main sponsor of the
jetsprint boat, supporting Gibbon from
the time he entered the sport seven
South Island milestone ... Si Gibbon’s championship title was areward for consistent
form this season.
PHOTO: JEREMY WARD/SHOT360.CO.NZ
years ago. This year, Novus Glass was
the naming rights sponsor of the Wanaka
Jetsprint track, which is the only track
in the South Island.
The event was held over Easter
weekend, drawing nearly 8000
spectators.
“It would be fantastic to have more
jetsprinting events in the South Island,
where the sport originated, and to have
more South Island racers,’’ Gibbon says.
He plans to work on his 2021­2022
Group Ajetsprint campaign over the
winter. He realises that, to keep ahead,
he needs to keep refining and
developing his jetsprint boat hull, jet
unit and engine in the ever­elusive
pursuit of more speed.

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track to finish construction in July.
MainPowerStadium willbemanaged by the
North Canterbury Sport &RecreationTrust–who are
already starting to receivebookingsfor thefacility.
Changing Seasons
It’s that time of year as we move into autumn
and the oranges, reds and golds are creating a
beautiful scene across the Waimakariri District.
With the beauty, also comes the drop of leaves
along footpaths and gutters of tree-lined streets.
Street sweeping will ramp up in streets that have
ahigh build-up of leaves and contractors may use
blowers to get the verges and footpaths cleared of
leaf fall when required.
Residents can help out by removing leaves from
outside their homes and putting them in their
compost, green or red bin, and are encouraged to
park vehicles off-street wherever possible during
heavy leaf fall, so that the sweeper can access the
leaves and do amore thorough job.
During autumn, it’s impossible to maintain a
leaf-free street as weather and wind can cause a
mass drop. During windy conditions, leaves may
build up again within hours of aclean. Streets will
be monitored and additional sweeping rounds will
be done where needed.
Milk Carton Recycling toEnd
Trees for Canterbury announced last week that a
cardboard milk carton recycling scheme will end
on 10 May, aer 30 years of using the cartons to
grow over amillion native seedlings.
The scheme is no longer financially viable for
the group, as the collection bins oen get filled
with rubbish or incorrect items, creating aheavy
financial burden asthe lot has to go to the landfill.
Collection bins at the Waimakariri Districts transfer
stations will be removed on10May, and all milk
cartons will need to go in the rubbish instead.
As areminder Tetra Pak and other liquid cartons
also go in the rubbish, as the lining that allows
them to hold liquid is unable to be recycled the
same way other cardboard items are.
Council Service Centres and Libraries
Council Service Centres will be closed on Monday
following Anzac Day and will re-open on Tuesday
27 April. Urgent issues may be reported to the
aer-hours service on 0800 965 468. All libraries
will be closed onAnzac Day (Sunday) and the
following Monday. They return to normal hours on
Tuesday 27 April.
Rubbish and Recycling Collection
There are no changes to kerbside collections.
Rubbish, recycling and organics will be collected
on Monday as usual.
Southbrook Resource Recovery Park and
Oxford Transfer Station
All transfer stations are closed on Anzac Day.
Southbrook Resource Recovery Park open as normal
on Monday 26 April. Oxford Transfer Station closed
as normal on Monday 26 April.
Aquatic Facilities
Our Aquatics facilities in Rangiora and Kaiapoi
will open during the Anzac weekend during the
following hours: Sunday 25 April 7.30am–7pm
and Monday 26 April 10am–7pm.
Save Time on Dog Registrations
Update Your Details Now
Dog registrations for 2021/22 are just around
the corner, soit’s agreat time to check your
details are up to date.
• Have your contact or address details changed?
• Have you got anew dog, orhas afurry friend
passed away?
• Was your dogdesexed or microchippedinthe last year?
• Are you new to the district and have aregistration
to transfer?
If you answered yes toany of those questions, you’ll
needtolet us know. Visit waimakariri.govt.nz and fill
in aform at Dogs Online, email office@wmk.govt.nz
or call intoany Council Service Centre.
Ensuring your dog is microchipped, wearing acurrent
registrationand your contactdetailsare up to date makes
it easier for ustoreturn your dog home when lost.
2021
RSAANZACDAY
SERVICES
The following Anzac DayParades and
Citizens Memorial Services will be held
throughout theWaimakariri District.
SATURDAY,24APRIL
Ohoka
Aservice will be heldinthe OhokaHall,490 Mill Road,
at 11am.
Sefton
Aservice willbeheldat6pm at theCenotaphin
Sefton Domain.
Woodend
Aservice willbeheldatthe WoodendCommunity
Centre, School Road,at 6pm.
SUNDAY 25 APRIL
Kaiapoi
The AnzacDay paradewillassemble at thecorner of
SewellStreet and Davie Street at 9.45am.The parade
willmarch to Trousselot Park,CharlesStreet,where
aserviceand dedicationwill be heldat10am.
The RSA willalso be holdingaDawn Service at
6.30amatthe WarMemorial (RavenQuay).
Rangiora
The AnzacDay Parade willassemble at Rangiora
Farmers Carpark, AlfredStreet at 11am.The parade will
then march up Percival Street and along High Street to
the Cenotaphfor the11.30amservice and
wreathlaying ceremony.
The Rangiora RSA and Councilwill also laywreaths
at the RangioraHighSchool at 9.30am (assembling
at 9.20am).
Oxford
AMemorialService will be held in the OxfordTownHall
at 9.30am.
Fernside
AMemorial Service followedbyawreathlayingceremony
will be held in the Fernside Memorial Hall at 10am.
Cust /West Eyreton
AMemorialService will be heldinthe Cust Community
Centreat10am. The service will befollowedbyawreath
laying ceremony at the West Eyreton Memorial at 11am.
Tuahiwi
AMemorial Service will be held at the WarMemorial
and those attending theservice should assemble at
1.45pm at thecommunitymail boxesbythe Urupa
(cemetery) forthe 2pmservice.
Temporaryroad closures will be in
place in Kaiapoiand Rangiora,Cust
and West Eyreton to accommodate
theRSA parades. Members of the
public arewelcometoattendthe
above commemorativeservices
and wreath laying ceremonies.
Dan Gordon
MAYOR

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Liquid cartons
belong in
the bin.
Cartons commonly
used for long life
milk, juice, soy and
other liquids have a
plastic lining.
These can’t be recycled
and belong in the rubbish.
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CASUAL REGISTERED NURSE
Waikari Community Hospital,
Canterbury DHB
Waikari Community Hospital is looking for acasual Registered Nurse
to work in their 10 bed, community hospital.
For more information, please call Helen West on 021 717 152, or
visit our careers website: https://cdhb.careercentre.net.nz/
Find out moreabout us at cdhbcareers.co.nz
PARISH ADMINISTRAT-
IVE SECRETARY POSI-
TION The Rangiora-
Woodend Methodist Parish
is seeking expressions of
interest for the position of
administrative secretary.
The position will be based at
the Trinity Church, King
Street, Rangiora and will be
initially for ten hours per
week spread over more than
one day. The work will
include helping people who
visit the church office, handling
bookings of church
facilities and liaising with
hirers,
preparing
newsletters and rosters, taking
messages, and generally
assisting the minister. A
reasonable level of skill with
word processing programmes,
Powerpoint, etc
is desirable. If you are interested,
please contact David
Ayers on 313 6262, or email
ayersmd@xtra.co.nz
Livestock
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Lost and Found
LOST CAT -PIPI - small
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haired female with no tail.
Missing from 2279 South
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since Easter weekend.
Please phone Juliette on
022 362 4013 if you find
her, or if you think you've
seen her.
YOU
COULD
BE
HERE
Advertise
your business
in our Trades
and Services
Phone
Amanda Keys
on
03 313 2840
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 boxhigh
volume environment to really 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 tofoster strong 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
2373120
Gardening
A+ GARDEN hedges cut
to perfection. Tree &arbor
work. Also spraying. Free
quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or
021 111 4322.
PEA STRAW Medium
square bales $70 delivered,
no minimum Small bales $7,
minimum delivery 21 bales
Phone 021 077 3692
Personal
RANGIORA Counselling
Service. All private &
discret. For appointments
Phone 03 313 3537 or 021
0823 8029 between 9am &
3pm, Monday -Friday.
SEMI RETIRED kind,
romantic & caring man
looking for a loving
relationship. Seeking a
genuine, caring woman in
her 70’s, light drinker.
Please ph 020 4129 5331.
Garage Sales
33 EDWARD STREET,
Saturday 8.30am start.
Downsizing. Books,
jigsaws, toys, bikes, household
items and lots more.
CLASSIC British car
parts, huge collection, Saturday
24th April, 9am-
12.30pm, 95 Glenmark
Drive, Waipara.
FARM AND HOUSE-
HOLDS goods, beds, furniture.
Something for
everybody. Flaxton Road,
Saturday 24th April, signs
out 8.30am.
RANGIORA 38B Victoria
Street, Saturday 24th April,
8.30am, household items.
*** Casual Customer Service Checkout
Superstars Required ***
We are seeking outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic people
to join our Customer Service Checkout team on aCasual
basis.
Weekend work will be required.
If you are passionate about providing excellent customer
service, then we want to hear from you now.
The right person for the job will have:
Ability to smile and relate to people
• Apositiveand friendlyoutlook
• Good listening skills
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Astrong customer service focus
• Be an effective and reliable team member
• An attention to detail
• Aquick and alert mind, with the ability to adapt and
be flexible
• Areasonable level of fitness as some heavy lifting will
be required.
Experience is preferred but not essential as full training is
provided.
McAlpines have an active drug &alcohol policy in place, a
pre-employment drug test and medical will be required.
If this sounds like you, send your application and CV to:
Casual Customer Service Checkout Superstars
Position, Private Bag 1003, Rangiora 7440
or email: applications@mcalpines.co.nz
2373122
Visitor Information Assistant
The Kaiapoi i-SITE is the OfficialVisitor Centrefor
Waimakariri District.
We needsomeone who is passionate aboutdelivering
exceptional customer service andhas agood
knowledgeofthe Waimakariri area.
•Apositive go getter withprovenexperience in
customer serviceand sales
•Beself-motivated, havethe ability to multi-task and
work under pressure
•Computer savvy with Microsoft suite, online booking
systems and socialmedia
•Good knowledge of theWaimakariri areaand
neighbouring regions
•NationalCertificate in Tourism&Travel Level3&4
desirable
Thisisapermanent part-time position:
1Aprilto31Oct Thurs 10am-2.30pm,Fri 9am-5pm
(12hrs)
1Nov to 31 March Thurs10am-2.30pm, Fri9am-5pm,
Sat 10am-2pm (16hrsincludingSolecharge Saturday)
Apply online and downloadthe jobdescription
www.northcanterbury.co.nz/jobs/
includeacoverletterwithCV.
2376579
Applications close on Monday 4May 2021
KAIAPOI Croquet Club
AGM on Saturday 8th
May, 1pm at Murphy Park.
RangioraArt Society
AGM
11th May2021, 11am
Jubilee Centre,
Rangiora Showgrounds
RSVP to 03 313 5992
Public Notices
ANZAC SERVICE at
Scargill Domain Pavilion,
Sunday 25th April, 10am.
Ladies aplate please.
AGM
RangioraCountry
Music Club
5th May,6.30pm
RSA, Victoria St, Rangiora
Self Empowerment and
Healing Classes
Landsdowne Community Centre, Cashmere –
7.00pm-9.00pm Mondays
Woodend Community Centre, Woodend –
7.00pm-9.00pm Tuesdays
Two hours per week for 12 weeks.
Book now for the May classes.
Limited spaceavailable.
Tobook:0210325517
$320earlybirdprice.
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MainPower HurunuiDistrict
CouncilEnvironmental Fund
Applications are open.
The purpose of the Fund is to encourage and assist with
voluntaryworkthat benefitsthe naturalenvironment.
The focus is on work that protects, restores, or
reinstates indigenous biodiversity in the Hurunui
district.
The fund is open only to residents and ratepayers of
the Hurunui district –individualsorgroups–forwork
within the Hurunui district relating toeitherprivate or
public land.
The application must be a signed original of the
application form.
Visit https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/community/awardsand-funding/mainpower-hurunui-natural-environmentfund
Or visit our office inAmberley orour Service Centres/
Libraries inAmberley, Culverden, Cheviot, Hawarden
and Hanmer Springs.
Or phone033148816
Applications closeMonday May 17,2021.
Community ServiceAwards
Applications are open.
The Hurunui District Council is calling for nominations
from the public forworthy recipients ofaCommunity
Service Award.
These awards are to recognise a long period of
exceptional service to the Hurunui community by
residents of the district.
Amaximum of six nominees may be selected –one
from each community i.e. Cheviot, Glenmark, Hanmer
Springs, Amuri,Hurunui and Amberley.
Visit https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/community/awardsand-funding/community-services-awards
Or drop into our office in Amberley or our Service
Centres/Libraries in Amberley, Culverden, Cheviot,
Hawarden and Hanmer Springs.
Or phone033148816.
Completed formsshouldbesent to:
Maree Hare,HurunuiDistrict Council
POBox13, Amberley 7441
Applications closeby5.00 pm Monday 3May 2021.
Somerefuseand recyclingcollections
arechanging weekcommencing 26 April.
Monday 26 April
Tuesday27April
Wednesday 28 April
Thursday 29 April
No collections –public holiday
Hanmer Springs, Mt Lyford and Gore Bay
Amberley, Amberley Beach, Leithfield, Leithfield Beach,
Cheviot, Waipara, Scargill, Omihi, Greta Valley and
Motunau Beach.
Waiau, Rotherham, Culverden, Waikari and Hawardan
When using the refuse and recycling collection service, please remember the following.
•Only officialHurunuiCouncil bags willbecollected, these can be purchasedfromlocal outlets.
•Bags must be securelytied and at thekerbside or official collection point by 8am as collection times may vary
to normal. The crew will not return to collect bags whichare placedout late.
•Refuse bags must not exceed 15kg.
•Bags splitprior to the crew’s arrival and non-officialbags willnot be collected.
•Bundles of cardboard will not be collected;these need to be recycledvia the transfer stations.
What is accepted via the recycling collections?
The following are accepted, providing they are free from foodwaste and loose (i.e.papers should not be tied in
bundles) in aCouncilrecycling bag.
•Clean newspapers, magazines, office paper and telephonedirectories.
•Clean cardboard, greetings cards,junk mail,envelopes and egg boxes.
•Clean food,drink and pet food cans.
•Clean rigidplastic bottlesand small containers, types 1, 2and 5only withlids removed.
What cannot be recycled?
Soft plastics (thosethat can be scrunched in your hand), plastics numbered 3, 4, 6and 7, tetrapaks,polystyrene
(including meat trays), plantpots, plastic strapping, clothing, shoes, food-stained paper or card, coffee cups,
plastic lids, foil trays and food waste are not recyclable.
If in doubt throw it out, as recycling bags containing contaminants will be stickered and left.
Recycling glass bottles
Glass bottles must not be put in recycling bags but can be recycledvia any transfer station providing lids are removed.
TransferStation Arrangements
The Cheviot and HanmerSprings transferstations will remain closed on Sunday 25th and all transfer stations will
be closed on Monday 26thApril.
The Amberley transfer station will open between 10amand 4pm on Tuesday 27 April.
Forfurther informationonwaste and recycling, visitwww.hurunui.govt.nzor call 03 3148816.
Pets
HOMESTAY 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.
BICHON
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.
ALL TREE SERVICES,
arbour work, pruning, tree
removal. Affordable &
friendly service. Telephone
021 111 4322.
Trade &Services
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.
BUILDERS Father &Son
team. Amac Builders are
available to help you with
your building needs. High
standards, low overheads.
No job too small. Check us
out on fb. Amac Builders
Ltd. Ph 027 318 4400.
Public Notices
2376363
2373602
Trade&Services
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
Notice of By-Election
Aby-election is required to fill oneextraordinaryvacancy forthe position
of councillor forthe West Ward.The vacancy has arisen from the recent
resignation of councillor Lynda Murchison.
Nominations
Nominations forthe above position open on Thursday22April 2021 and must
be made on the official nomination form. Copies of the nomination form and
acandidate information sheetcan be requestedfromthe HurunuiDistrict
Council office, downloaded from www.hurunui.govt.nz, or from the electoral
officer (see contact detailsbelow).
Completed nomination documents mustbereceived by the electoral officer
no laterthan 12 noononThursday20May 2021.Each nomination mustbe
accompanied by adeposit of $200 incl GST, payable by EFTPOS, cash or on-line
banking(see candidate information sheetfor requirements).
Candidatesare encouragedtoalsosubmit acandidate profile statement
and recentcolour photograph. The requirements forthe profile statement
and photoare setout in the candidate information sheet. All nomination
documents mustbelodged together. Candidatesshould refertothe candidate
information sheetfor further details.
Electoral Rolls
Apreliminaryroll forthe by-election canbeinspected at either the Hurunui
District Council office,66CartersRoad (SH1),Amberley, the HanmerSprings
Library & Service Centre, Cnr Amuri Aveand Cheltenham St, Hanmer Springs
or the Amuri Community Library & Service Centre, 8School Road, Culverden
duringnormal office hoursfromThursday22April to Thursday20May 2021.
Electorsmay enrol or amend their enrolmentdetails on the residential
electoral roll by:
• Completing an enrolmentform available at Postshops, public libraries
or the Hurunui District Counciloffice.
• Calling0800 36 76 56.
• Visiting the Electoral Commission website(vote.nz)
Updatestothe preliminaryelectoral roll close at 4pm on Thursday20May
2021.
Applications forregistration as aratepayerelector aretobemade on the nonresidentratepayerelector
enrolmentform available wherever copies of the
electoral rolls aredisplayedoronthe council’swebsiteand mustbereturned
to the electoral officer before 4pm on Thursday20May 2021.
Election Details
If an election is required to fill this vacancy,the election willbeconducted by
postalvotingunder the First Past the Post electoral system.Candidate names
will be listedinrandom order on the votingpapers.
AnthonyMorton
Electoral Officer
PO Box3138, Christchurch 8140
www.hurunui.govt.nz 0800 666 928
CONCRETE PLACING
Le Con Placing. Phone
Peter Hackett 027 408 5319
for all your concrete ideas.
BRICK &blocklaying. All
types of work undertaken,
repairs. Phone Hamish
0272 386 003 or 313 5678.
DIRTY TILES &Grout?
Professional tile cleaning,
tiled shower restoration,
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.
FIRE GUARDS Custom
made with safety latch.
Phone 021 169 9066. E:
pjfabricators123@gmail.com.
KITCHEN, bathroom,
renovations, decking,
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.
POWER TOOLS repairs,
parts &sales for over 40
years. All main brands serviced.
Grossman Trade
Tools, 23 Watts Road,
Christchurch. Ph 389 9230.
PAINT & wallpaper
services. Wayne Bryant,
exterior, interior. Qualified
tradesman. Free quotes. Ph
313 5337 or 027 654 4568.
Trade &Services
Log Fires
Pellet Fires
Heat Pumps
Sales
Service
Installations
Free Quotes
03 343 1651
472 Blenheim Rd
www.heatstore.co.nz
PAINTER. Qualified local
professional, Int / Ext,
roofs, wallpaper. Call or
text Corban 027 846 5035.
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.
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.
STONEMASON, Brick
and Blocklayer. Earthquake
repairs, grind out and
repoint, River/Oamaru
stone, Schist, Volcanic
Rock, paving, all alterations
new and old. Quality
workmanship. Visit
featureworks.co.nz or ph
027 601 3145.
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
Trade&Services
SHEARER. Hap’s Farm &
Lifestyle Services. Shearing,
crutching, drenching,
tailing, feet trimming &
health check. — Ph. 03-
423-3713or021-267-4025.
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
ANTHONY SYMONDS
Forall your painting &
plastering requirements
Local with 30 years
experience
All workmanship
Guaranteed.
Phone 021 344 023
SEPTIC TANK
CLEANING
Bill’s Liquid
Waste
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
Dressmaking
&Alterations
40yrs experience.
Will pick up &
deliver.
Ready 3-7 days.
Ph Robyn
022 317 2948
REMOVALISTS
Movemen Ltd
2Men &agood sized truck.
From $150 plus GST per
hour.Kaiapoi based.
Call Gerard
027 668 3636
VALUATION -
Specialising in North Canterbury.
Contact Geoff at
Maxwell Valuation. Phone
03 310 8541 or email
geoff@maxval.co.nz.
Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts
03 365 3653 0800 368 468
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Ph 03 314 9371
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For all your landscaping needs
All Landscaping, Retaining Walls (Engineered and
Non-Engineered), Timber Fences, Landscape Structures
and more...Lifestyle Block, Rural and Residential.
Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394
www.blackhill.co.nz
● Filtration –whole house, kitchen tap
● Domestic maintenance
● Gas fitting –servicing, new,
renovations
● Gas hot water installs
● Gas cookers and Gas fires
● Kitchen /Bathroom renovations
● Backflow testing and installs
● New housing plumbing and gas
2365549
Firewood
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.
MOSTLY dry Blue Gum
firewood, 3m3, $300.
Phone 027 453 9553.
Builder
Landscaping
Poultry
FOR SALE one hen and
seventeen chickens. Offers.
Phone 310 7131
Cars Wanted
CARS, vans, 4WD’s
wanted for dismantling or
repair. Phone 027 258
8366.
WANTED to buy Ford,
Holden, Chrysler or
Chev’s, Classic cars. Any
condition. Please phone
Tony 027 313 5000.
Plumbing &Gasfitting
Discount forSuper Gold card holders!
james@plumbingandgashq.co.nz
0800 H2O LPG
4 2 6 574
2372616
• 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
ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING
03 313 9375 •027 369 3974
www.stewartcontracting.co.nz
contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz
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Trellis
Proud specialists in enviro-friendly
timber manufacturing trellis from
premium Macrocarpa &treated Pine
2351878
CLASSIFIEDS, TRUSTED TRADES &PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
North Canterbury News, April 22, 2021
Cars Wanted
ANY old cars, anything pre
1990, unfinished Hot Rods,
Classic Cars. Please call
027 258 8366.
CASH 4CARS
and 4WD'S
Phone
Automotive
Parts
03 313 7216
Butchery
OxfordButchery
Shane and Leanne Frahm
We cankill&process yourstock
FourGenerations of Frahms
since 1957
Ph 312 4205
Oxford
Ear Health
Landscaping
STEWART CONTRACTING
Landscaping -Fencing
& Earthworks
Recycling
Motorcycles
MOTORBIKE servicing
and repairs, quality service,
affordable rates. South
Pacific Motorcycle
Services, Mandeville.
Phone 03 312 0066. Or visit
www.motorbiketours.co.nz
For Sale
HONEY 4kg bucket
cooking honey, $30 special.
Available at Gracebrook,
Amberley. Telephone 03
314 7076.
• ACC provider
• WarVeteran provider
• No medical referral
required
TIME FOR ACLEAN UP
AROUNDTHE YARD?
FREE COLLECTION OF
METALITEMS
Washing machines–Dryers –Dishwashers -
Microwaves –Stoves–Cooktops –Ovens
-Food mixers -Heat pumps –Fridges–Lawn
Mowers –Cultivators -Electric motors -
SawBenches- Carparts –Car batteries–
Lead –Brass –Steel –Iron–Aluminium –Tin
–Drums -Electric cable –Nuts–Bolts
–Screws -Steel bath -Stainless Steel sinks
and benchtops -Tapsetc
Unsureabout anyitems youhavefor
disposal? Please ask as we collectitems
that aremetal.
Forany items not listedpleaseask
TO ARRANGE YOUR COLLECTION
Phone or Txt0274332 176
Email: ben@anyoldiron.co.nz
•Trellis •Outdoor Living
•Outdoor Furniture •Gates
550 Oxford Road, Fernside |sales@kaiapoitrellis.co.nz
Ph 027 575 4511 |www.kaiapoitrellis.co.nz
1680439
Number one
old-fashioned bacon
&ham curing.
A/H 312 4709
2136148
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$$$
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
• HORSE ARENAS -Cheap 0-6mm Screened sand
• Screened Soil • Boulders -Large suitable for soak holes
Dean Hurley -Managing Director
Hurley Excavation &Cartage Ltd
Ph 0274 336 993 |hurleyexcavation@xtra.co.nz
✓ Mowing
✓ Edging
✓ Trimming
2360356
For Sale
ONE tonne grain feedout
trolley $800. Ph 312 5774.
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
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
Excavation &Cartage Ltd
Daryl Power
027 230 9401
concretepower@scorch.co.nz
www.concretepower.co.nz
Free Quotes
www.mrgreen.co.nz
Mowing &Gardening
✓ Blowing
✓ Pruning
✓ Cleanups
Educational
TUITION available. Primary
and secondary up to
NCEA level 3. In centre
(Rangiora) or interactive
online from your home.
Each student onanindividually
tailored programme.
Kip McGrath Rangiora has
been serving the local community
for 30 +years. Give
us acall (03 313 3638) or
book your free assessment
online https://www.kipmcgrath.
co.nz/rangiora
027 2214 936
0800 674 733
CALL US NOW: 027 294 8279
elitemowingandgarden
Seamless Spouting
Seamless Spouting
And much
more ...
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
2352471
2358470
2359362
2273277
2070788
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
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Scrap Metal
CASH PAID FOR SCRAP
•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm
Machinery•All non Ferrous
MAINLAND
METALS LTD
Ph (03)338 7000
Mike0274 818544 •Robbie0274818 027
Locally owned and operated
Windows & Doors
31
Automotive &Recovery
• 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
DENTURE CLINIC
RANGIORA
DENTURE CLINIC
Garry WMechen
Registered Clinical DentalTechncian
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
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on
03 313 2840
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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