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2207839 NEWS The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>May</strong> 6, <strong>2021</strong> 35 SCHOOLS, SPORTS CLUBS, CULTURAL EVENTS OUTSTANDING Fundraising Opportunity When you are looking to raise funds to attend tournaments or events, expenses are often large and at times problematic... Fun times ... Snuggle Inn’s Eiryn Pollock gets up close and personal with one of her mature charges, Rosie, and cocker spaniel puppy Arwen. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Dogged determination behind business rebirth By ROBYN BRISTOW Doggie daycare has been the silver lining for a<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> business that lost alot of its custom because of Covid19. When the lockdown occurred, partners in life and business Michael Stossel (Snuggle Inn Kennels) and Noeline King (Snuggle Inn Cattery) faced the overnight decimation of their business. But adecision to open daycare facilities has breathed new life into it. Michael says the Doggie Daycare business has doubled in the last 12 months. While it hadn’t completely covered the drop in boarding, it had allowed them to continue to trade strongly, and to retain their two staff members. “Things did look pretty bleak for a bit,” Michael said. Their bookings took a75to80 percent hit as travel dried up, costing the couple upwards of $100,000 in lost business. “When you consider all of our clients that used to go overseas for four weeks —there were 40 to 50 of those. Some of them would go overseas for three months. All that has gone. ‘‘Some do tour locally, but not alot.” The couple run two of the larger boarding facilities in the South Island for their customers’ fourlegged friends. Michael had contemplated aDoggie Daycare service before the lockdown, so people could drop their dogs off on their way to work. When the boarding business took a hit from Covid19, he revisted the idea. “It took me 10 years to work out how simple it was,” he laughs. They decided to use asemidetached part of their office building. It offers external access for their clients to drop off and pick up their dogs at their discretion, using a security lock and passcode that offers access to individualised pens. Dropoff times start from 6am, with evening pickups available until 8pm. “I come in here in the morning when all the dogs are first in, and Ican’t hear myself think, because they are that excited to get out and play,” Michael said. “They know they’re about to have some fun.” For two hours from 9am, all the dogs spend time playing outdoors with Snuggle Inn’s Eiryn Pollock and the other dogs they have been matched with on temperament and/or size. They then retire for arest, before having more playtime between 2.30 and 4.30pm. From 4.30pm they are back inside and ready for their owners to pick them up. “I went in there at 5pm the other night before everyone got picked up, and there wasn’t asound even though there were 15 dogs in there,” Michael said. “They were all just tired and happy.” It costs from $15 aday for Doggie Daycare. For more information, contact Snuggle Inn on (03) 313 1774 or email info@snuggleinn.co.nz. Field work to protect parakeets Jobs funding will help protect the critically endangered kakariki karaka/ orangefronted parakeet in the Lake Sumner Forest Park and Arthur’s Pass National Park. The funding will support staffat Hiking New Zealand under the Jobs for Nature programme.Aside from aidingthe birds, the initiative will also help retain the Covidaffected naturebased tourism business, keeping its outofwork hiking guidesemployed in conservation. Hiking New Zealand will work on an 18month project with the Department of Conservation protecting the parakeet, with training that could lead to ongoing work in conservation. Part of the work centres on predator control. Hiking NewZealand codirector Dan Murphy saysit is huge getting the contract. ‘‘As abusinessyou suddenly feel useful again. You’re employing peopleand getting work done that is critically important for our biodiversity. ‘‘Jobsfor Nature funding, and the ability of the guides to turn their outdoor skills to valuableconservation work has provenalifelinefor the business with several positive spinoffs,’’ he says. The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong> is pleased to be able to give you the opportunity to generate funds, while at the same time, helping to promote some of the great work being done in our community. For full information on how your school, club or organisation can fundrais se while also off ering value to your supporters and promoting yourselves, contact us today on info@ncnews.co.nz Proud to supportRangiora Lions and the Ashley River Ramble ron Clark ential &Lifestyle Sales Consultant Call Aaron today! M 027 873 5121 P 03 313 8022 E aaronc@pb.co.nz SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY 9AM “It’s an indescribable feeling to know that your child can hear you” When Renee Cain learned her son was born profoundly deaf she was in shock. It was 2016, and little Jackson was only days old when he was given a hearing test that all new babies 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 their family. A cochlear implant is a surgically-implanted electronic device that restores hearing for those with Proud supporter of the Rangiora Lions & Ashley River Ramble PeterLawry Business Advisor | Exit And Succession Consultant Ph: 027 252 9796 | peter@bspnz.co.nz | www.bspnz.co.nz profound hearing loss. At six-months-old Jackson underwent surgery to have the implants fitted. The surgery was arranged by the Southern Cochlear Implant Programme (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 spoke. It brought tears to my eyes,” she says. Registration from 8am Proud to support the Ashley River Ramble for the Southern Cochlear Implant Programme Hear, everytime <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Call: (03) 423 3158 Rangiora clinic: 83B Ivory St Amberley clinic: 6 Hilton Dr verasetzaudiology.co.nz “It’s an indescribable feeling to know that your child can hear you. When he heard sounds for the first time he had a look of amazement on 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 <strong>2021</strong>. 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 <strong>2021</strong> 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 <strong>North</strong> 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 EVENT INFORMATION 12km (approximately) –Hortons Signs, Wilson Print, Artisan Bakery, Mitre 10 Rangiora, Compass FM, Aaron Clark Property Brokers, Vera Setz Audiology, Peter Lawry Business Success Partners, TheMark, Hagley Kitchens, TheWarehouse Rangiora, River to Ranges Rangiora, Stan’s 7Day Pharmacy, Port and Eagle Kaiapoi, New World Rangiora, Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and our major sponsor Anytime Fitness Rangiora ick’s Kaiapoi Rarotonga Cultural Trip bout time to olic Primary 7and 8pupils ok Islands in the local culture y service. p and what we’ve unity to do an her,” says teacher accompany the p, where the me fun, but it’s Raro ortunity to give back y and an opportunity hare in common nities as well asour d on the trip by parent stees member Angela ook Islands is officially ealand and uses New s, life is very different on dlo ocal schools do not eresources. ndraising for the trip, Pax ool has been fundraising to utere College, aYear 7to11 arotonga, which St Patrick’s elationship with. trip last year was an y to seee the lay of the land. We Pax O’Dowd -Head Teacher admin1@morgan-pollard.co.nz 03 349 8228 www.morgan-pollard.co.nz Billie Bradley A.A. Drainage 021 533 201 Dylan Hamblyn bhworks@xtra.co.nz 027 432 7698 Mason Robson andy@ajrobsonbuilders.co.nz 021 335 051 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 offunding.” The St Patrick’s contingent plans to take some resources for the school and is seeking support from the local <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> 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 of the 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 Caleb Spence Royce Ellis Plastering Ltd Interior plasterers theroc@xtra.co.nz 027 407 8928 Emily Evans brooktrucks@xtra.co.nz 03 313 6361 www.brooktrucks.co.nz Max Oberndorfer mail@modesign.co.nz 03 327 2626 www.modesign.co.nz 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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