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Family treasure ... Reuben Lilly, left, and his father, Mike, with the Pontiac that is now back in the family for good. 

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Family heirloom home at last 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Mike Lillywas nearlyintears 

when he sawhis oldcar parked 

up in his son’sgarage recently. 

It had been over40years since 

theKaiapoi carenthusiasthad 

seen the Pontiac Venturer, 

powered by a350 cubicinchV8, 

that arrivedinChristchurch in 

the mid70s in the belly of a 

Herculesaircraft. 

Mikeboughtthe flameredcar 

fromanAmericanDeep Freeze 

worker in about1976, and soldit 

afew years later. 

In theyearsfollowing the sale, 

it hadseveralowners and 

amassed acolourfulhistory. 

‘‘Itwas only aboutthreeyears 

old when Ibought it,’’herecalls. 

‘‘The DeepFreeze blokes 

brought carsover in thosedays, 

and drove them around New 

Zealand before selling them 

whenitwas time to go home.’’ 

As soon as Mike set eyes on the 

‘‘beautiful’’ car, he knew he had 

to haveit. It was alsoadmired by 

the lad nextdoor,Walter Kinley, 

who babysatfor the Lilly clanon 

occasions. 

Walter told Mike he was going 

to ownthe car oneday. 

Circumstanceschanged for 

the Lillyfamily and thecar was 

sold whenMike shifted to Bluff 

to go fishing. 

‘‘I wasgatheringfundstodo 

something else, and always 

regretted selling it. Ihad owned 

Chevviesbeforethat, butthis 

wasabig car. It was lefthanddrive 

and thenicestIever 

owned,’’ he says. 

It fell intothe handsofgangs 

after he sold it, and it wasfrom 

therethat its incredible survival 

story began. 

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By DAVID HILL 

Safety improvements are in the pipeline 

for Rangiora’s Lineside Road. 

Abudget of $16.64 million was set 

aside in the draft 2021/31 Canterbury 

Regional Land Transport Plan earlier 

this year for Lineside Road, which 

provides the State Highway 71 link 

between Rangiora and SH1. 

Aspokesperson for the New Zealand 

Transport Agency’s ‘‘Road to Zero’’ 

safety team says, while it is still subject 

to approval as part of the National Land 

Transport and Regional Land Transport 

planning processes, the proposed 

project is centred around road safety. 

‘‘The project is asafety system 

transformation project, which means it 

could include median barriers, side 

barriers, safer intersections, and turnaround 

points, to reduce the seriousness 

of outcomes when crashes occur.’’ 

The project is still at the feasibility 

stage and is scheduled to be completed 

early next year. 

Other Waimakariri projects in the 

draft 2021/31 Canterbury Regional Land 

Transport Plan include $11m towards 

the proposed upgrade of Skew Bridge at 

Silverstream, Kaiapoi, and $6.4m for 

extra scoping work on State Highway 1 

from the Ashley River to Belfast. 

The Woodend Bypass is included as an 

‘‘on the horizon’’ project, with the draft 

plan noting that traffic volumes are 

expected to double over the next 30 

years because of arise in longdistance 

traffic such as freight vehicles, and 

residential developments. 

Afourlane bypass is considered the 

best option to improve capacity and 

efficiency of traffic flow, improve road 

safety, accessibility and liveability of 

Woodend residents, and improve 

connectivity for residents and 

businesses in Woodend, Pegasus, 

Kaiapoi and other local communities. 

Waimakariri District Council chief 

executive Jim Harland says the council 

will continue to push for the Woodend 

Bypass to move up the priority list. 

‘‘The Woodend Bypass just hasn’t 

profiled high enough compared to 

projects in other parts of New Zealand, 

but traffic flow is increasing so we just 

need to keep the agency aware of it. 

‘‘The government has allocated $14 

billion to the National Land Transport 

Fund over the next three years, which is 

the highest it’s ever been, but there are 

more competing projects and more 

roads to be maintained.’’ 

Safety improvements have been made 

around Woodend, with changes to speed 

limits and the installation of crossing 

signals outside Woodend School. 

Further improvements are scheduled to 

be announced soon, Mr Harland says. 

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Planting project ... Michelle MacWilliam, chair of the Kaiapoi East Residents 

Association, talks to Charles Upham residents Evelyn Donald, Shona Phelan and Carol 

Thompson about the tiny pockets of forest being proposed. 


Residents to help with trees 


Pockets of foresttobeestablishedin 

Kaiapoi’s red zonewill get helpfrom a 

groupofresidents from Rangiora’s 

Charles Upham Retirement Village. 

They will join volunteers in spring to 

help plantand tend new natives on 

Kaiapoi’s east side. Severalresidents 

visited the red zone recently,where the 

mini forestwill be nurtured. 

The plantings are based on the work of 

Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, who 

has planted morethan 1000 forests in 

Japan, Malaysia and elsewhere. 

The residentswere invitedtothe site, 

on partofanextended Norman Kirk 

Park,byMichelle MacWilliam, 

Pontiac back in the hands of the Lilly family 

From Page 1 

Formerbabysitter Walter spotted it for 

sale on Trade Me. Awoman had ended 

up withit, and by the time Walter finally 

got to own the car it was minus its 

powerful engine and gearbox. 

He had becomeacar enthusiast over 

the years, and set about restoring the 

Pontiac to its formerglory. 

‘‘Walter Kinley rang me one day and 

said he had something to show me,’’ 

Mike recalls. 

Walterhad restored it but 

immediately sold it to Christchurch car 

sales,MuscleCars. 

‘‘I didn’t get to see it when it was 

finished. Iwent to the car sales (yard) 

three times and every time it was away 

getting something donetoit. 

‘‘The last time Iwent, it was away 

chairwoman of the KaiapoiEast 

Residents Association, and Waimakariri 

District Council representatives. 

The first plantings are scheduled for 

September 11. The Rymanresidents will 

not be doing any ‘‘heavy lifting’’, such as 

digging holes, but will helpplantand 

look afterthe natives. 

Michelle sayswhen afew of the 

pockets are in place,the council might 

provide an easywalking track. ‘‘The 

walks wouldbedesigned to be easy to 

use and be low impact on the body.’’ 

She has spentalot of timeworking 

with groupstoget support for the project. 

‘‘The goodnews is the trees are being 

supplied and,even better, the holes for 

the treesare being predug.’’ 

getting awindscreen in it. Igave up on 

it.’’ 

Mike said he would not havebought 

his HoldenCamaro if he had been able 

to get his handsback on the Pontiac. 

Unbeknowntohim, family had spotted it 

on TradeMefor sale at the Christchurch 

car lot,and the wheelsbegan to turn to 

bringithome to Kaiapoi. 

Son Reuben Lilly was in cahoots with 

the car yard, and when they knew Mike 

was on his way in to look at the car, it 

was taken off the lot. Staff had astory 

concoctedtoexplain why it wasn’t there. 

Reuben just had to have the vehicle he 

had cruised around in as ayoung fellow. 

He went before his dad, had alook, and 

bought it for more than $40,000. 

‘‘I usedtohave the latest Holden 

Commodoreand sold it because there 

was too much money tied up in it. 

Waimakaririisgetting anew police 

station, with work expected to start 

soon. 

It willbeat1Southern Cross Road, 

Rangiora,onthe corner of Kingsford 

Smith Drive —asite sharedwith 

PGG Wrightson Water at Southbrook. 

Canterbury RuralArea 

CommanderInspector Peter Cooper 

said it will provide amodern, safe 

and healthyenvironmentfor staff, as 

well as an improved experience for 

the public visiting the station. 

Since the closure of the Rangiora 

station at 309 High Street, police 

staff have been working from 

temporarypremises at 200 King 

Street, as wellasthe existing 

Kaiapoi station. 

When the new stationopens, all 

Rangiora staff will relocate there. 

The King Streetpremises will 

close,and the Kaiapoi station will 

continue operatingasnormal. 

Mr Cooper saysheislooking 

forward to welcoming the North 

Canterbury communitytoanew and 

improved station later this year. 

“I’d liketothankour community 

and our partner agencies for their 

patience over this time,” he said. 

“We would remind our community 

that theycan report an incident or 

informationtopolice after the fact 

by dialling 105 or going online to 

police.govt.nz/105support.Ifitisan 

emergency or it is happening now, 

call 111.” 

‘‘Go figure.It(the Pontiac) just pulled 

on the heart strings,’’Reuben says. 

He parkedthe Pontiac in his garage 

and invited his dad aroundfor abeer. 

‘‘We talked about the car and were 

reminiscing. After acouple,Itold him I 

had something to show him. 

‘‘He just abouttearedupwhen he saw 

the car,’’ says Reuben. 

Mike has beenallowed to take it for a 

run, but admitstonearly coming to grief 

when he had to stop in ahurrybecause 

of atraffic problemahead of him. 

‘‘There werestonesonthe road. Ihad 

ahell of job stopping her. Ithought ‘here 

we go’.But Imanagedtostop. Igot abit 

of afright,’’ he says. 

Reuben says the Pontiac will stay in 

the family and become an heirloom. 

‘‘It will onlyincrease in value,’’ he 

says.

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New chief ... Jim Harland is enjoying his new role as Waimakariri District Council chief executive. 

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Council culture impresses boss 

By DAVID HILL 

Jim Harland has enjoyed along and 

varied career before taking on his 

latest challenge. 

The new Waimakariri District 

Council chief executive stepped into 

Jim Palmer’s shoes on March 31 after a 

career in local government, tourism, 

the private sector, and more recently 

as the New Zealand Transport 

Agency’s South Island relationships 

director for 10 years. 

Mr Harland comes from arural and 

urban background. He was born in 

Wairoa and spent holidays on the 

family farm on the North Island’s east 

coast. He moved to New York when he 

was 10, living 30km north of 

Manhattan. 

His family later moved to 

Christchurch, where Mr Harland 

completed his schooling at 

Christchurch Boys’ High School. He 

then studied geography and town 

planning at university. 

After working in tourism and the 

private sector, Mr Harland returned to 

university to complete amasters 

degree in planning. 

He worked for the North Shore City 

Council as its director of strategy and 

policy, and then director of policy and 

planning, before joining the Dunedin 

City Council in 2000 as chief executive. 

After 11 years in Dunedin, Mr 

Harland joined the transport agency in 

arole that allowed him to establish 

relationships with councils throughout 

the South Island, including 

Waimakariri. 

‘‘Because (NZTA) coinvests 52 

percent into local roads, we have 

strong relationships with councils, and 

Isat on the regional transport 

committees. 

‘‘In terms of councils in the South 

Island, I’ve worked with all of them 

and Ican say there’s avery committed 

workforce and areal commitment to 

focus on what’s good for the customer.’’ 

Mr Harland was particularly 

impressed with the culture at the 

Waimakariri District Council and the 

strength of its relationship with Ngai 

Tuahuriri. 

‘‘The councillors have all got arole 

with portfolios and they rotate the 

committee chair roles, so they’re all 

engaged and there seems to be good 

respect between the councillors.’’ 

His new role affords plenty of 

challenges, with the projected 

population growth in the Greater 

Christchurch area, an ageing 

population in Waimakariri, and the 

impacts of climate change. 

‘‘Work is being done with our 

partners and there’s greater pressure 

to avoid natural hazards in the face of 

climate change and the need to reduce 

our carbon footprint,’’ he says. 

Part of the solution is more effective 

public transport, safer options for 

cycling and walking, and denser 

suburbs, he says. 

‘‘We have been working closely with 

Environment Canterbury and the 

Christchurch and Selwyn councils, 

with the Christchurch 2050 vision being 

worked on at the moment to determine 

where that growth will go and the form 

it will take. 

‘‘So there will be abit of work in this 

space and we are working with central 

government.’’ 

Roading initiatives such as the 

Woodend Bypass are very much apart 

of the mix in managing future growth, 

Mr Harland says. 

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Gunners plan 21-gun salute 


Afteranabsenceof22years, the 

Canterbury Queen’s Birthday 21gun 

artillery salute will return. 

Rangiora’sDudley Park will hostthe 

Godley HeadHeritage Trustand 

Southern Gunners —former membersof 

New Zealand Army Artilleryunits —on 

Saturday, June 5, for the firingofthe 

21gun salute. 

Master of ceremonies Pat Duggan says 

the passion of half adozen staunch exgunners 

has seen the event resurrected. 

‘‘Once you are agunner, you are always a 

gunner,’’ he says. 

Mr Duggan says the Godley Head 

HeritageTrusthad restored four guns 

and brought themback intouse to help 

revive the traditional Queen’s Birthday 

salute. 

He says whileitinvolves abit of atrek 

to get the guns to Rangiora, it was worth 

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The brakeshave been put on developing 

aflyride in Hanmer Springs —for now. 

The HanmerSprings ThermalPools 

and Spa has askedthe Hurunui District 

Council for its application for aresource 

consent to install and run the flyride to 

be suspended until further notice. 

It is proposed for the western face of 

the Conical Hill Reserve. 

Poolsgeneral manager GraemeAbbot 

says detailed planning has shown some 

poleswill havetobemoved because of 

the topography. 

‘‘That side of thehill is undulating. 

Some of the poles need to be increased 

in height, and more pines need to be cut 

down than initially thought.’’ 

This,hesaid, is consideredabig 

change whichcame to lightafterthe 

consent application was lodged. 

‘‘Theinformation on the consent was 

not as accurate as we would like, so we 

have put it on holduntil we haveall the 

detail,’’ he says. 

Once all the information is gathered,it 

will be taken back to the community and 

council officers, before the process 

starts again. 

Mr Abbot says the pause willnot put 

the projectbehind or affectits funding. 

The proposed flyride consists of a 

cabletracksystem on seven poles. The 

ride is providedintrolleyssuspended 

from the cable track.The flyride 

changes direction at each pole. Thereis 

aplatform at the start and finish. 

It is being fundedby$2.123m from the 

government’s infrastructure funding 

scheme and$123,000from the 

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Trying to overcome the red tape in 

order to holditinHagley Park provedtoo 

daunting, Mr Duggan said. Bringing the 

salute to Rangiora received the support 

of the local council and police. 

Neighbours will be doorknocked to 

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Spectacular win by students 

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The Widest 

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Talented Kaiapoi youngsters 

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Kaiapoi North School won 

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students also winningthe best 

use of props,best costume and 

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‘‘Ourgroupperformance 

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principalJason Miles said. 

‘‘Thechildrenput alot of time 

and energyinto preparing for 

the performance and they 

shoneonstage.’’ 

Kaiapoi North School has 

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OPINION 


The sideline season is with us 

We’rewell into autumn and what a 

stunning display of colour we’veseen 

around the Waimakariri. 

For my wifeand I, likemany other 

parents, the coolerweathersignals chilly 

weekend mornings standing on the 

sidelines of localsportsfields, cheering 

on our kidsand their teams. 

I, myself,was afiveyear veteranofthe 

under9s, starting at the very young age of 

four,and my son, James, looks to be 

continuing the family tradition. 

Word is spreading about my public 

health forum with the Canterbury District 

Health Board on Thursday, June 17, at 

6.30pm in the Rangiora Town Hallmain 

auditorium. 

Ivalue how important it is for our 

residents to be abletobring their 

questions directly to the board and it is 

greatthat the new chief executive Peter 

Bramley has accepted my invitation to 

attend this publicmeeting. 

Peterwill update us on progress on 

building our sevenday, afterhours 

facility, andwill be on hand to answer 

questions from those attending. 

At my last publicmeetingonhealth, 

residents Sandi andDavidMcLean 

presentedthe community’s petition to the 

boardfor afterhours healthcare which 

successfully resulted in acommitment by 

the board to provide this community 

service. Bringyour questions, and let’s 

talk health! 

News of the closure of Westpac Bankin 

In the Electoratewith 

MattDoocey 

MP forWaimakariri 

Authorised by MattDoocey,Level1ConwayLane,188 High Street,Rangiora. 

Kaiapoi has leftsome elderly and those 

with mobility issues feeling let down and 

vulnerable. 

Theimpact for these residents, and for 

others who,for various reasons, don’t feel 

comfortabledoing their banking via 

internetorphone banking,and who are 

dependent on persontopersonservice at 

banks, will be significant. 

After Westpac Bank rangmetotell me 

of the closure, Iwrote to Finance 

MinisterGrant Robertson,requesting 

that Kaiapoibeincludedasapilot 

location for the trialofnew regional 

bankinghubs whichthe minister 

announced last year. 

In the hubs, different banks are colocated 

in one shoptokeep costsdown. 

It’s away of ensuring banking services 

arestillavailable in smalltowns as we 

seeeverincreasing numbers of branches 

being closed in rural areas. 

Ibelieve Kaiapoi would be an 

appropriate location to trial one of these 

hubs. 

Once again, the St John North 

Canterbury Districtawards, held this 

month at the Kaiapoi Club,showcased 

the amazing serviceofits dedicated 

members in North Canterbury. 

It was agreat opportunity to 

acknowledge them forputtingtheir 

community before their own safety 

during the pandemic,often going into 

environmentswithout knowing if Covid 

19 waspresent. 

Panel adjourns Rangiora quarry hearing 


The Rangiora Racecourse quarry 

hearing has been adjourned afterthe 

hearing of evidence. 

The hearing of resourceconsents 

before two independent commissioners 

on behalf of Environment Canterbury 

and the Waimakariri District Council 

was adjourned late last Monday. 

It followed five days of evidence from 

the applicantTaggart Earthmoving Ltd, 

EnvironmentCanterbury, the 

Waimakariri District Council, experts 

and submitters. 

Commission chairman Paul Rogers 

said on May 11 that the applicanthad 15 

working days to exerciseits right of 

reply. 

The commissioners denied hearing 

any further evidence from the applicant, 

saying the application had been ‘‘live’’ 

for aconsiderable time. 

‘‘Requesting further information 

wouldhave the effect of further 

elongatinganalready long process. 

‘‘Allparticipants would need to 

commit further timeand resources.’’ 

Whilecounciland hearing costscould 

be recovered from the applicant, 

submitters couldnot do so. Already, 

submitters have expendedsubstantial 

resources on the process, he said. 

Submitters willhave achance to 

comment on proposed conditions 

presentedduring the hearing. 

It couldbeeighttonine weeksbefore 

adecision is available on the consents. 

Waimakariri 

Focus from Dan Gordon, Mayor 

Health bosses accept 

invitation to visit district 

Irecently metwiththe chiefexecutive of 

the Canterbury DistrictHealth Board, Dr 

Peter Bramley. 

Several topics wereraisedwhich I 

thought wouldbeworthy of an update. 

The fourflexibedsatthe Rangiora 

HealthHub,wherethere had been 

confusionaround theiravailabilityfor 

convalescence,has been resolved. 

The goodnews is theywill continueto 

be available for flexibed use forour 

community. 

The referral is determined through 

yourdoctor andthe hospital. Thanks to 

the chair of theFriendsofRangiora 

Hospital, Gendie Woods,who raised this 

matter, and forattending the meeting with 

me. 

Alsoraised was thedemolition of the 

old RangioraHospital. 

Someinthe community would liketo 

visit andsay goodbye before it is 

demolished,givenits significance over 

the years. 

The board is considering holding a 

community openday. 

The new GP practicethat is to be built 

at the Rangiora HealthHub,which will 

offer an extendedafterhoursservice 

from8am to 10pm, is on track to be 

completed by the end of nextyear. 

The excellent St John Paramedic 

service will continue to operate outside of 

these times. 

Withthe contract forblood testingbeing 

taken back inhouse by thehealth board, 

consideration is being given to delivering 

the service at the Rangiora HealthHub, 

which would be agreat outcome, given 

there is plentyofonsite and street 

parking, plus abus stop nearby. 

Iextendedaninvitation to thechief 

executiveand chair of the board to visit 

our district and tour theRangiora Health 

Hub, Oxford Hospitaland otherlocations. 

Iampleased thatmyinvitationhas been 

accepted. 

It is importanttoshowthemour district, 

to see the growththatisoccurring,and 

briefthem on the projected growth and 

othercommunity issues they shouldbe 

awareoffor current and futureplanning. 

Ihavehad the privilege to attend 

several Volunteer Fire Brigade and St 

John NorthCanterbury Awardsfunctions 

recently. 

As acommunity we arefortunate to 

have so many committedvolunteerswho 

freely givetheir timetoensureour 

community is protected. 

Three at St John, DebbieHancox, 

Bernie Powerand Judith Brown, were 

recognised formorethan 175 yearsof 

service betweenthem. 

In total, morethan2200 years were 

recognised at theStJohn Awards. Thisis 

amazing dedicationand service. As a 

community we couldn’tfunctionwithout 

volunteers. On behalf of agrateful 

community,ahuge thankyou goestoall 

who give of theirtime.Itisvery much 

appreciated. 

Ienjoyed attending twolocal 

productions,NorthCanterburyMusicals’ 

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour 

Dreamcoat,and thefinal night of Kaiapoi 

HighSchool’s The Addams Family.Both 

wereexcellent productions. We arelucky 

to havesuch highly talentedactors in our 

community. 

If you haven’talready gottickets to 

Joseph,Irecommendyou getone as it is a 

first class production. 

As always, Iwelcomecontact from 

anyone whoneeds assistanceorhas an 

issue they may want to discuss. Email dan. 

gordon@wmk.govt.nzorphone(021) 

906 437. I’m here to help. 

Agritourism symposium set for June 

Asymposium on the futureofagritourism 

will be held in Kaikoura on June 9and 10. 

It will bring innovators and leaders 

together to discuss and learn aboutthe 

opportunities of agritourism. 

It will be led by Lincoln University 

senior lecturer in tourismmanagement 

Jo Fountain and QualityTourism 

managing director Craig Wilson. 

There will be three themes —learning, 

connecting and collaborating. Speakers 

includefarmers, farm tour operatorsand 

regional tourism representatives. 

There will be panel discussions and 

field tourstofarming operations in the 

region which engage in tourism activities. 

Those interested in takingpart can 

register online at eventbrite.co.nz. 

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Staff excited to 

view stadium 

By DAVID HILL 

Anticipation is buildingahead 

of the openingofthe newMain 

PowerStadium in Rangiora. 

TheNorthCanterburySports 

andRecreation Trust’s newly 

appointed managerswere 

buzzing after asneak preview 

of their newplace of worklast 

week with chief executive 

MichaelSharpe. 

Recreation manager Nicky 

Bell describedthe newstadium 

as ‘‘incredible’’, while fitness 

centremanagerPaulDunn 

described it as ‘‘the Rolls 

Royceofsports facilitiesinthe 

Canterburyregion’’. 

‘‘Absolutely, Ican’t wait to 

move in. It’s so well resourced,’’ 

Nickysays. 

‘‘I wasdrawn to the sports 

trust foranumber of reasons, 

butfirst andforemostbecause 

it oozed‘community’,’’added 

Paul,who livesatPegasus with 

his family. 

‘‘It wasobvious that they 

deliver agenuine and 

customerfocused experience 

for theirmembers andIwanted 

to be part of that.’’ 

Thepair haveconsiderable 

experience in thefitness and 

recreation industry, andhave 

worked together for nearly six 

years in management positions 

at the YMCA in Bishopdale, 

Christchurch. 

Mr Sharpe wasequally 

impressed withthe new facility 

❛ Ican’t wait to move 

in. It’s so well 

resourced.❜ 

—Nicky Bell 

andcannotwait forthe keysto 

be handed over next month, 

aheadofthe official opening in 

late July. 

‘‘There’sbeen no stone 

unturned, andjust to go 

through the specs andthe space 

availablefor sports is exciting,’’ 

he said. 

‘‘Wehaven’thad that space in 

ourotherfacilitiesbefore and 

theextraaddons complement 

whatthe stadiumis. 

‘‘Itwill become arealsports 

hub. 

‘‘We’regoingtohavethe 

medical sidewith the physios, 

theadministration staff and the 

sportsclubs, thestrengthening 

andconditioning, andthe 

sportscoaches who go into the 

schools, all working in the one 

place.’’ 

MainPower Stadium is part of 

thesports andrecreationhub 

on Coldstream Road, alongwith 

MainPower Oval,Maria 

Andrews Park,the hockey turf, 

new tenniscourts,andthe 

Rangiora Showgrounds. 

Thenew officeareaat the 

stadiumwill becomea‘‘sports 

house’’, withthe North 

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Ready to start ... North Canterbury Sports and Recreation Trust fitness centre manager Paul Dunn, left, 

recreation manager Nicky Bell and chief executive Michael Sharpe enjoyed atour of their new place of work, 

MainPower Stadium, last week. 

PHOTO:DAVID HILL 

Canterbury Sports and 

Recreation Trustbeingjoined 

by the Waimak United Football 

Cluband North Canterbury 

Basketballstaff. 

The 6000square metre, $28 

millionstadiumwill be oneof 

the largest community facilities 

in the SouthIsland, with four 

indoor courts, afitnessfacility, 

changing rooms, coaching, 

meetingspaces and seatingfor 

500 people. 

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Reserve. 

It is acollaboration between 

community volunteers from the 

Silverstream AdvisoryGroup, Friendsof 

the Silverstream Reserve, and the 

Waimakariri District Council. 

Council community projects manager 

Mike Kwant says it is fantastic to see the 

website come to life. ‘‘We are really 

thankfultoeveryoneinvolved.’’ 

The 52hectare reserve is considered 

one of Waimakariri’s hidden gems and a 

placeofunique biodiversity,being home 

to severalrare native wetland plantsand 

the nativeboulder copper butterfly. 

The council’sGreenSpacemanager, 

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threerangerstosupportthe great 

community work at the reserve. 

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Big run ... Adetermined Rosia Carter races down the sideline for her Ohoka side against Oxford last Saturday. The Ohoka Rugby 

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Opening night excitement ... North Canterbury Musicals president Grant HartleyBrown, 

centre, with his wife Dale HartleyBrown and Ashgrove School principal Leon Van’t Veen 

Gibbon during the interval on the opening night of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour 

Dreamcoat. 

PHOTO:SHELLEY TOPP 

Well-deserved ovation 

on opening night 


Hats off to North CanterburyMusicals 

forits latestproduction of Joseph and the 

Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. 

Onceagain, the theatricalcompany 

has delivered ashow withenergy, 

passion andpizzaz fit for abigcity stage. 

On opening nightatthe Rangiora 

TownHall lastThursday,the crowd 

acknowledged thatqualitywith a 

standing ovation. 

Theliveorchestraand six talented 

backingsingers, hidden fromview in the 

orchestra pit of the hall, provided 

another layer of class to the show. 

Who needs an internationaltravel 

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with such ahuge depth of talent, 

consistentlydelivering highquality 

EXTRA SHOW SCHEDULED 

North Canterbury Musicals has added 

another matinee performance of 

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour 

Dreamcoat because of high ticket 

demand. 

The extra show will be in the 

Rangiora Town Hall this Saturday, 

starting at 2.30pm. 

The season, which opened on 

Thursday last week, is scheduled to 

end on Saturday, May 29. 

The group’s president, Grant 

HartleyBrown, said it was exciting to 

be doing another show. 

‘‘It has been along journey and alot 

of hard work to get the show on stage 

after last year’s postponement because 

of Covid19, and it is exciting to be 

rewarded by the community this way,’’ 

he said. 

‘‘It is really satisfying that we are 

able to do this.’’ 

REVIEW 

showsonour doorstep? 

It has been along wait for this musical, 

but good things areworthwaiting for. 

Theopening night performance 

showed that. 

Thegrouphad Joseph in production 

last year, but with rehearsalswell under 

way andthe Covid19 cloud looming, the 

committee madethe hard decisionto 

postpone the show for ayear. 

Despite this, North Canterbury 

Musicals’president, Grant Hartley 

Brown,said he felt ‘‘incredibly lucky’’ to 

be living in NewZealand. 

‘‘Our team of fivemillion’s hardwork 

and sacrifice to keepCovid19 out means 

that we can come together to enjoy live 

theatre when much of the world cannot.’’ 

Granthas astrong connectionwith 

Joseph andthe AmazingTechnicolour 

Dreamcoat. 

He playedthe butler in its 2004 

productionofthe show, his wife, Dale 

HartleyBrown, playedthe narratorand 

their daughter, Cassidy,isinthis 

production. 

Cassidy was on stage during opening 

nightinthe children’sensemble, which 

made theeveningspecial forher 

parents. 

Joseph is amusical comedy,set in 

Canaanand Egyptduring Biblicaltimes. 

It tells thestory of adreamer called 

Joseph, who has 11 brothers. Joseph is 

the apple of the eye of his father, Jacob, 

but after he giveshis favourite son a 

prized multicolouredcoattoshowhis 

love forhim, the other brothers become 

jealousand plot to get rid of Joesph, 

eventually selling him as aslave. 

Theshow’s run ends on Saturday, May 

29.Ticketsare available at 

ncms.co.nz,0800iticket, Stan’s Pharmacy 

in Rangiora, or the KaiapoiiSite.

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SCHOOL OPEN DAYS 


Open evening achance to chat with teachers 

By DAVID HILL 

Kaiapoi High School is looking 

forward to hosting an open 

night again. 

Principal Bruce Kearney 

says it will be good to welcome 

prospective parents to the 

school on Tuesday next week, 

after last year’s open night was 

cancelled because of Covid19. 

‘‘It’s awesome to be able to do 

the open night again. However, 

it was also really nice not doing 

them,’’ he says. 

‘‘We had our largest cohort of 

year 9s ever this year and we 

didn’t have the open night, so it 

really makes no difference for 

us. 

‘‘When we thought about it, 

we came to the conclusion that 

the students have been here for 

school productions and other 

events, but many of our new 

parents would never have 

stepped foot on our school 

grounds or not been here since 

the rebuild, so we are really 

doing it for the parents.’’ 

Mr Kearney said the year 8 

parents from contributing 

schools were surveyed and 

around 70 percent preferred 

the event being held in the 

evening, rather than during the 

day when the school is in 

session. 

‘‘An open day during the day 

is like going to the zoo. You get 

to see the school in action, but 

our parents wouldn’t get the 

chance to engage and talk with 

our teachers.’’ 

The school’s PTA will also be 

doing asausage sizzle on the 

night, allowing prospective 

parents to chat with other 

parents about their 

experiences. 

‘‘High schools are very 

different from primary schools. 

There is an expectation from 

students that their parents drop 

them off at the gate and don’t 

come in unless you have a 

Porsche. 

‘‘The open night gives 

everybody in the family the 

ability to see our school. It’s 

probably more for the parents, 

if they haven’t been here 

before, to see the school where 

they are sending their young 

people,’’ Mr Kearney says. 

The open night is just one 

step in the journey to prepare 

year 8pupils for their 

transition to high school. 

The first step was adeputy 

principal, two head students 

and two year 9pupils visiting 

each of the contributing schools 

to talk to year 8s about going to 

high school. 

Later in the year, Mr Kearney 

will visit each of the 

contributing schools with two 

head students for an evening 

meeting with parents over 

coffee and cake. 

‘‘This is an opportunity for 

parents to ask all of those curly 

questions like bullying, drugs, 

uniform, BYOD (bring your own 

devices). Everything is on the 

table and that’s my favourite 

part of the process. 

‘‘They key thing with bullying 

is if you go to an open night and 

someone says ‘there’s no 

bullying’, walk away and go to 

New facility ... Kaiapoi High School principal Bruce Kearney, right, spoke at the unveiling of the school’s 

new gymnasium in 2019. The school has undergone asubstantial rebuild in recent years, with agrowing roll 

likely to trigger the second stage of its redevelopment soon. 

PHOTO: FILE 

another school. 

‘‘With 953 students you are 

going to have some bullying, so 

it’s not about the bullying, it’s 

how you deal with it.’’ 

The next stage is Kaiapoi 

High School teachers visiting 

the contributing schools to talk 

to parents, pupils and their 

teacher ‘‘to find out how the 

student learns’’. 

The year 8pupils will then 

visit the school for an 

experience day before the end 

of the school year. 

Next year, the new year 9 

parents are invited to awine 

and cheese evening to meet the 

teachers. 

This year, arecord 270 year 9 

pupils started at Kaiapoi High 

School, lifting the school roll 

past 950, which should be 

enough to trigger the second 

stage in the school’s 

redevelopment plan. 

The school has capacity for 

1100, but it will not be long until 

the roll passes 1000, Mr 

Kearney says. 

Open Evening 

Tuesday 25 May, 5.00pm-7.30pm 

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Seamless journey offered 

Rangiora New LifeSchool offers a 

‘‘seamlessexperience’’ fromyear 1to13. 

PrincipalStephenWalters says while 

thereare potentialvacancies acrossall 

year levelsfor 2022,the focus for 

recruitment is on year 1and year 9. 

It has amaximumroll of 470,with 240 

primary and 230 secondary pupils. 

‘‘We are conscious that thenumber of 

applications we receiveissignificant and 

whileour focus is on the primary end, we 

have lots of applications for the 

secondary end and we welcomemore.’’ 

As asweetener to encouragefamilies to 

send their little ones to the school, afees 

waiver is offered for years 1and 2as‘‘a 

handup to the families’’. 

‘‘And because we preferthe children to 

start in year 1and go right through to 13 

it makesitaseamlessexperience.’’ 

RangioraNew Life School takesin 

pupils from aChristianbackground from 

the Hurunui River in the north to the 

Waimakariri River in the south, out to 

Oxford ‘‘and everywhere in between’’. 

Bus services are offeredfrom 

Amberley, Woodend, Pegasus, Loburn, 

Oxford, Ohoka and Kaiapoi, witharound 

athird of the pupils usingthem. 

While no open days are planned, the 

school welcomesenquiriesfrom families, 

with interviews for 2022 under way. 

‘‘Weeven have people telling us they 

would liketocome to us in afew year’s 

time, and some out to 2030 for our 

secondaryschool. We are blessedthat 

peoplehave the confidence to have their 

children educatedatour school. It’s a 

privilegeand it’s not one we take for 

granted.’’ 

Educational diet ... Rangiora High School caters to awide range of interest and tastes 

in its programmes. In this initiative, year 12 pupils promoted healthy eating to year 9 

students. 

PHOTO:FILE 

Open-day sessions 

sure to be popular 

By DAVID HILL 

Rangiora High School is looking 

forward to hosting families at the 

school, after last year’s open days 

were cancelled because of Covid19. 

The school will host three days of 

open days beginning on Friday, May 

27, and continuing the following 

Monday and Tuesday. 

Deputy principal Scott Wright says 

there are normally between 350 and 

370 year 9pupils starting at the school 

each year, so he expects abusy few 

days. 

‘‘We will probably get around 320 

appointments across the different 

time slots and they will probably bring 

two, three or four family members. 

‘‘We have to do abooking system 

because otherwise we would have too 

many at once, and we need to allocate 

the right number of year 13 guides for 

each group.’’ 

Family groups will be welcomed by 

three members of the Transition Lead 

Team in the hall, before heading off on 

atour around the school with student 

guides. ‘‘We invite them back to the 

hall for any questions at the end.’’ 

The guided tours offer prospective 

students and their families the chance 

to view the classes in action, view 

displays of student work, and provide 

the opportunity to chat and ask 

questions. 

While last year’s open days were 

cancelled because of Covid19, Mr 

Wright says the feedback from this 

year’s year 9students is that they 

would have liked the chance to view 

the school to ease the transition. 

‘‘And it’s always good for parents to 

see the school. It’s like putting aface 

to names. Alot of parents came here as 

students and Ilike meeting them 

because my own kids come here too, 

and it’s agreat place.’’ 

Rangiora High School has aroll of 

nearly 1700, making it the largest in 

North Canterbury. 

‘‘The great advantage of being abig 

school is you can offer awide range of 

subjects and extra curricular 

activities, sports and cultural events,’’ 

Mr Wright says. 

‘‘For example, we have 82 students 

participating in Show Quest this week, 

which is ahuge opportunity, and 

whether it’s music, farming, metal 

work, canoe polo, or chess club, 

there’s always someone here with a 

plan to run with it, or we can usually 

find someone if there is student 

interest in something new.’’ 

People can book in for aRangiora 

High School open day session online 

at rangiorahigh.school.nz/. 

2376490 

Youare warmly invited to contact Wendy at our Office 

to meet our Principal Trish McKendry, and have a 

guided tour of our Catholic school. 

We have just completed asuccessful renovation 

project of all of our classroom spaces into attractive, 

inviting places to learn. 

We offer acaring and supportive learning 

environment which caters for individual learning 

styles, offers arange of different learning 

programmes, before and after school care and a 

dedicated Intermediate School for Year 7&8students. 

We also have asmall number of places available for 

children who are not Catholic. We look forward to 

meeting you and your family. 

Address: 61 Fuller St, Kaiapoi Email: office@stpatkai.school.nz 

Phone: 03 327 7700 Website: www.stpatkai.school.nz



Sharyn Varcoe: 

‘‘We have an 

open invitation 

for prospective 

parents and 

students to 

make abooking 

to come and 

view the 

school.’’ 

PHOTOS: FILE 

Oxford Area School 

52 Bay Road, Oxford 

Enrolments are now open for 2022 

Oxford Area School is a cornerstone school in a growing 

community,educating students from Year 1–13. 

At Oxford Area School, we cater for students at all levels of 

compulsory schooling levels, and are committed to providing 

quality teaching which inspires students to enjoy their learning 

and achieve theirpotential. 

OAS will not be holding aphysical Open Day this year so please 

contact the school office to organise aschool tour. 

Email: info@oxford.school.nz or 03 312 4197 

2376492 

School offers flexible 

visiting arrangements 

By DAVID HILL 

Flexibility is the key as Oxford Area 

School goes through student 

recruitment. 

While the school is not running open 

days as such, enquiries from 

prospective parents are welcome, acting 

principal Sharyn Varcoe says. 

‘‘We are not running open days as such 

this year, but we have an open invitation 

for prospective parents and students to 

make abooking to come and view the 

school. 

‘‘They can come when the school is 

operational if that works for them and 

chat with our head students or they can 

come in after school. We are keeping it 

very flexible. We are very conscious 

parents are busy people.’’ 

Being ayear 113 school, Oxford Area 

School has areal mix when it comes to 

prospective students, including new 

entrants which can start at any time of 

the year, year 8s from contributing 

schools, and families who move to the 

area, Ms Varcoe says. 

‘‘Most of our year 8s at school follow 

into year 9, so they already know the 

school, but we do have our contributing 

schools and there is movement within 

the district. 

‘‘We are certainly seeing more and 

more students starting in year 9with us, 

which is really exciting to see. 

‘‘We are sitting at 55 year9 pupils this 

year, which is small compared to some 

schools, but it’s large for us. 

‘‘We had ayear 11 pupil enrol at the 

school this year, having moved down 

from the North Island,’’ she said. 

Around onethird of this year’s year 9s 

are new to the school. 

Ms Varcoe says the school is enjoying 

abusy time, as pupils and staff gear up 

for the school production of The Snow 

White Variety Show,which will be 

performed in the Oxford Town Hall from 

May 26 to 29. 

Year 1to3pupils recently visited 

Orana Park as park of their animal 

movement studies, while year 3and year 

7/8 girls recently learned self defence. 

Other events in coming weeks will 

include the school cross country. 

The school council is running aPink 

Shirt Day tomorrow (Friday) and is 

holding aGumboot Day on Friday, May 

28. 

‘‘It involves the whole school and is 

studentrun by the school council, so it is 

an awesome leadership opportunity,’’ 

Ms Varcoe says. 

The new year 9/10 ‘‘connected 

learning’’ programme is also working 

well, she says, with agroup of pupils 

about to take awater quality field trip. 

Pupils on the ‘‘Earth to the Moon’’ 

connected course will have afield trip 

later this term, which will involve an 

evening at the school’s observatory. 

While English and maths continue to 

be taught as normal, the new ‘‘connected 

learning’’ courses are centred around 

project learning, in which pupils can 

follow their passions. 

Rangiora High School 

www.rangiorahigh.school.nz 

Open Days 

Weextend awarm welcome to prospectiveYear 9students and 

parents to attend one of our upcoming Open Days. 

Friday 28 MayTour Times 

9.00am-10.30am and 11.30am-1.00pm 

Monday 31 May Tour Times 

9.00am-10.30am and 11.30am-1.00pm 

Tuesday 1June Tour Times 

9.00am-10.30am and 11.30am-1.00pm 

Tour bookings may bemade via our website: 

www.rangiorahigh.school.nz 

Future farmers ... Agriculture plays abig part in Oxford Area School’s education 

programme, with the annual future farmer competition keenly contested. 

Rangiora New Life School 

Providing aChristian education for 

New Entrant to Yr 13 for over 30 years 

www.rnls.school.nz 

We welcome 

your enquiryfor 

NewEntrants 

2022. 

Proud ofour Past -Focused on our Future 

admin@rnls.school.nz 

StephenWalters, Principal 

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Keeping busy the key to improving young lives 

By DAVID HILL 

‘‘Getbusy’’ was the messagefrom 

former boxer andmotivational 

speaker BillyGraham to young 

peopleinRangioralastweek. 

Mr Graham, speakingatthe 

BigBrothers Big SistersofNorth 

Canterburyfundraising 

breakfast, saidyoungpeople 

have so muchtoofferifwe can 

support them. 

‘‘Just keep yourselfbusy and 

everydaytry to learnsomething 

youdidn’t know the day before,’’ 

he said. 

‘‘If you’vegot videos, thekids 

know all about it. Theylearn, 

believe me, they learn.’’ 

Thekey is learning theright 

stuff,hesaid. ‘‘I’ve learned alot 

of rubbish in my life. I’d liketo 

dump alot of it out of my brain, 

butit’s bestyou don’tgothere in 

thefirstplace.’’ 

Mr Graham talkedabout 

growing up in afamily of eightin 

atwobedroom home. 

He wasconstantlygetting into 

trouble as ayoungsterand,even 

as an 8yearold, wasknown to 

thelocal police. 

Apolice officer took him to a 

localgym in Naenaein 

Wellingtonwhere aboxing 

trainer became his mentorand 

he never lookedback, going on to 

become aNew Zealandand 

Australasianboxing champion. 

‘‘He madeadifferenceinmy 

life and so are youpeople here 

today. What you’re doinghereto 

support young peopleinyour 

community is absolutely 

amazing,’’ he said. 

After retiring fromboxing, Mr 

Graham became aboxing trainer 

andmentor, withsix boxing 

academiesnow established 

aroundthe country,including 

oneinthe South Island,in 

Ashburton. 

He estimated thousands of 

boys had gone through his 

boxingprogramme andthere 

wasawaitinglist of 200. 

‘‘We mentorthe kids,wetry to 

change their direction.Weget 

them so busyand they’re 

training so muchtheyhaven’tgot 

time to get into trouble. They’ve 

gotprogrammes they’ve gotto 

keep to. 

‘‘Andany trouble, they get 

threatened that they’re goingto 

have to leave, buttheydon’twant 

to leavebecause they loveit, just 

like Idid. Kids are kids,inany 

generation. They’re no different. 

‘‘We’renot heretotrain 

champions,but champion young 

men.’’ 

Being amotivational speaker 

hastakenhim all around the 

worldand he hasmet hisheroes, 

includingMuhammad Aliand 

otherboxingsuperstars. 

Mr Grahamalso spoke with 

local school childrenwhilein 

Rangiora. 

TheRangiora Baptist Church 

hall waspacked for the first Big 

Brothersfundraising breakfast 

in Rangiora since2019. 

Theeventwas madepossible 

thanks to support from local 

businesses andthe community, 

especially PAK’nSAVE 

Rangiora,whichdonated the 

food,and Nelson ChingofWho’s 

TheCaterer,who catered the 

event. 

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Community support ... Staff from Enterprise North Canterbury and Anytime Fitness enjoyed breakfast with 

Elisa Leach, of Fools of Desire, second from left, and RangioraAshley Community Board member Sarah Lewis, 

front, left. 

PHOTOS: DAVID HILL 

Local constabulary ... The police were out in force 

in support of the fundraising breakfast. 

Local leaders ... The Waimakariri District Council 

was well represented at the breakfast.

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Quiz returns ... From left, Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust manager Deirdre 

Ryan, Rangiora High School Leo Club vice president Tayla Mellish, club president Becca 

Barnett, and Rangiora Lions Club president Tini Lawry. 


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The Rangiora High School Leo Club has 

raised $3000 for the Community 

WellbeingNorth Canterbury Trust. 

Funds were raised at atrivia quiz night 

held at Five Stags Rangiora. 

Manylocal businesses supportedthe 

quiz evening, donating prizes and items 

for acharity auction. 

The cheque was presentedto trust 

manager Deirdre Ryan at aceremony 

held by the Leo ClubatRangioraHigh 

School recently. 

Eachyear,the Leo Club, madeupof 

year 9to13students, choosesacharity to 

fundraise for. 

“This year we wantedtofundraise for a 

local charity that makesadifference in 

the lives of young people in our 

community,” club president Becca 

Barnett said. 

“We were particularly inspired by the 

work Community Wellbeingdoes at their 

Karanga Mai EarlyLearning Centre, 

offering support and free childcare to 

young parents so thatthey can continue 

their education. 

‘‘It was aunanimous decision of club 

members to choose Community Wellbeing 

❛We were particularly inspired 

by the work Community 

Wellbeing does at their Karanga 

Mai Early Learning Centre, 

offeringsupport and free childcare 

to young parents so that 

they can continue their 

education.❜ 

—Becca Barnett 

as our charity of choice for 2021.” 

Founded in 2016, the school’s club is 

part of aglobalnetwork of Leo Clubs for 

people aged12to30, supported by Lions 

Clubs around the world. 

Leo stands for leadership, experience 

and opportunity. 

“My fellow clubmembers and Ijoined 

Rangiora High School Leos to make a 

differenceinour community, by 

volunteering, fundraising and donating to 

charities and peopleinneed,’’ Beccasaid. 

‘‘We are delighted to raise these funds to 

support the wellbeing of our community.” 

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The SouthernCochlear Implant 

Programme hasreceived a$2500 donation 

thankstothosewho entered this year’s 

AshleyRiver Ramble. 

Rangiora’sannual ramble, organised by 

the Rangiora LionsClub, was cancelled 

with just 12 hours’ noticeearlier thisyear 

because of Covid19 restrictions. 

The programme, which provides 

cochlear implant technologyand support 

to those withsevere or profound hearing 

loss, was the nominated charity. 

Participants were told the event could 

not be rescheduled, and were offered two 

options —arefund, or the donation of 

their ticket pricetothe programme. 

Most chosetodonate,and the Rangiora 

Lions Club was able to source extra funds 

through aspecialLions Mint grant 

provided for Covidaffected events to 

make up the $2500 donation. 

AshleyRiver Ramblecoordinator 

Kirstyn Barnett saidshe was blown away 

by the generosity. “After the 

disappointment of the cancellation, our 

team was delighted that we couldstill 

contribute to such agreatprogramme. 

‘‘Itisheartening to live in this 

community,wherepeople genuinely care 

and want to help others,” she said. 

Programmechief executive Neil Heslop 

saidthe significant and unexpected 

contribution was much appreciated. 

“Thecharitable sector has been greatly 

impacted by Covid19, as fundraising 

efforts have been impeded by reduced 

incomes and cancelled events,’’ he said. 

He said the programme was grateful to 

those who chose to support it, regardless 

of the cancelled fun run. 

‘‘The fundsraisedwill helpusto 

continue providing cochlear implants to 

those in need —reconnectingNew 

Zealanders to the world of sound.” 

RangioraLionsClub president Tini 

Lawry said she was proud of herteam for 

achieving the result,despitethe 

challenges. “The fact that all these 

supporters donatedtheirentry fee was a 

signthat we had indeed chosen avery 

worthwhile recipient of this annual 

event’s proceeds and Rangiora Lions 

didn’t hesitate to lookfor ways to make up 

for the potential gate takings on the day.” 

Generous donation ... From left, Rangiora 

Lions Club president Tini Lawry, Southern 

Cochlear Implant Programme fundraising 

manager Belinda van der Monde, and the 

Rangiora Lions Club’s Ashley River Ramble 

coordinator Kirstyn Barnett with the $2500 

cheque from the club to support the 

programme. 


Support for local anti-crime initiatives expected to grow 

CommunityPatrols and Neighbourhood 

Support expect to growtheir numbers 

afterameeting in Rangiora last week on 

ways to stymiecrime. 

About40people turned out at Rangiora 

Borough School to learnabouthow to 

keep communities safe. 

Senior Constable TonyMaw says there 

was robust discussion on how to keep 

communities safe,and the important role 

NeighbourhoodSupportand Community 

patrols had in beingavaluedpartner of 

the police. 

‘‘There wasgood discussion around 

crime prevention, and peopletook away 

some tips,’’ he says. 

The Oxford Communitypatrol joined 

the discussionand several Amberleyfolk 

weregiven informationonhow to form a 

community patrol in their town. 

‘‘Amberleypeople werekeen to be part 

of the solution to prevent crime,’’ he says. 

‘‘Itwas avery positive meeting.’’ 

Constable Maw said the evening 

provided communities with information 

and ways theycould help each otherand 

keepcrime down. 

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Age is no barrier. Entries are 

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Backing for Cust recycling 

Cust’s rural recyclingscheme 

looks set to continue for the 

foreseeablefuture. 

TheWaimakaririDistrict 

Councilvoted earlierthis 

month to extend funding to 

June 30 thisyear.Thereisalso 

provision in the draft Long 

Term Plan to support the 

ongoing operation of the 

facility. 

In areport to the May council 

meeting, solidwasteasset 

manager Kitty Waghornsaid 

theCust Community Network 

andthe RangioraAshley 

CommunityBoardhave both 

backed the facility,and there 

hasbeen wider community 

support around theCust area. 

‘‘Therewas considerable 

pushback on thecouncil for 

theremoval of the bins overthe 

2020 Covid19 Alert Level 4 

lockdown andrequestswere 

made through social media for 

thebinstobereturned under 

levels 3and 2. 

‘‘Thesitecontinued to be 

used during the2021 Covid19 

Alert Level 2period.’’ 

Funding hasbeen included 

as part of thewaste 

minimisation accountinthe 

draft LTP towards the Cust 

ruralrecycling facility for 

$10,742 foroperational 

spending,$11,220toprocess 

recycling disposedofatthe 

facility,and $18,000 for capital 

expenditure, including sealing 

theroad crossing andpaving 

thearea. 

Should the council approve 

thecontinuation of theservice 

afterJune 30,maintenance 

Scheme to carry on ... The council’s solid waste asset manager, 

Kitty Waghorn, says the Cust Community Network and the Rangiora 

Ashley Community Board both back the Cust rural recycling 

initiative. 

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costs are expected to decrease 

onceapermanentpavedarea 

has beenconstructedand the 

entrancewayissealed. 

The Cust ruralrecycling 

facilityscheme wasfirst 

trialledinJuly 2019,but was 

pausedduring the Covid19 

lockdown, beforebeing 

reinstatedatthe end of July 

lastyear. 

Morethan 40 tonnesof 

recycling was droppedoff at 

the facility in the initial eightmonth 

period,whilethe seven 

months from Augusttothe end 

of Februarysaw afurther 51.7 

tonnes of recycling dropped 

off. 

Council staffestimate that, 

on average, 360 visitshave 

beenmade to the facility each 

month so far thisyear. 

Overthe pasttwo years, 

there has been adecreasein 

the weightofaluminium cans, 

cardboard,glassbottles/jars, 

paper andplasticcontainersat 

the Oxford Transfer Station, 

and amoresignificant 

decrease at Southbrook 

ResourceRecoveryPark,Ms 

Waghornsays. 

‘‘The recycling tonnages 

fromthe CustRuralRecycling 

Facility are not significant 

enoughtohave causedall of 

these decreases, buttheyare 

likelytohave contributedto 

them.’’ 

The binsare located in the 

CustHotel carpark,withthe 

hotel owners able to provide‘‘a 

goodlevel of oversight of the 

siteand contactstaff whenany 

issues arise’’, Ms Waghornsays. 

Show 

tickets 

on sale 

Tickets are on sale for the 

Oxford Area School’s 

production of The Snow 

White Variety Show. 

Performances will be 

held in the Oxford Town 

Hall from 7pm next 

Wednesday to Saturday, 

May 26 to 29. 

The show will be 

performed by year 7to13 

pupils, who have been 

rehearsing hard, acting 

principal Sharyn Varcoe 

says. 

‘‘They have been 

working on that since last 

term and over the 

holidays, so we are really 

looking forward to it. 

‘‘Jesse Moore is our 

head of performing arts 

and it’s his first big 

production for the school, 

so it’s exciting stuff.’’ 

The audience will enjoy 

afew modern twists from 

the classic story, Mr Moore 

says. 

‘‘The show is atwist on 

the classic Snow White 

story, where the seven 

dwarfs go on aTVtalk 

show to tell their sides of 

the story. It’s full of laughs 

and is afun show for the 

whole family.’’ 

Tickets are on sale for $5 

per person from the 

school’s front office. 

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Weekends busy in 

buoyant Oxford 

By DAVID HILL 

Oxford is abusy littletown,says OxfordbasedWaimakaririDistrict 

councillor 

WendyDoody. 

She saysrecent weeks have seenmany 

visitors venture out to the town, especially 

during the weekends. 

‘‘Sundaysare verybusy.Everybody 

seemstobecomingout of the woodwork. 

People like to come up and go and have 

something to eat and drinkand shop 

around, whichissuper. The businesses 

seem to be ticking along nicely and the 

food ones are doingwell.’’ 

Traffic volumes have created some 

concernsaround speed and pedestrian 

safety, especially for children crossing 

Main Street on their way to school. 

The Waimakariri District Council has 

received asubmissionfrom alocal group 

calling for reduced speed limits. 

‘‘It’s not an easy thingtodobecause 

there’s aprocesstowork through, but it’s 

something the council needs to look at,’’Cr 

Doodysays. 

To help the process, Cr Doody hasspent 

afew mornings on Main Streettoobserve 

the traffic and check on the safety of 

children walking to school. 

‘‘I asked the childrenifthey were 

comfortablecrossing the road and they 

were,but oneofthe fathers did say there 

was aproblem withsunstrike, whichcan 

be really serious,’’ she says. 

Cr Doody hasbeen usingacounter to get 

asnapshot of speedsonMain Street and 

has found,for the times she has been 

observing, the average speedhas been 

47kmh so far. 

‘‘I will be goingbackand doing another 

coupleofdays to get somemore 

information,and particularly on aFriday 

afternoon outside the supermarket, 

because it’s manicaroundthere. 

‘‘I wouldlike to see some residents take 

aturn just to standthere for halfanhour 

and make surethe children are safe. 

‘‘Onceyou are standing there with ahiviz 

vest on, they stop and takenotice.’’ 

She planstohand the dataover to 

council staff to help them to makea 

recommendationtothe OxfordOhoka 

CommunityBoard, and to councillors. 

The Ashley Gorge AdvisoryBoardhas 

made asubmission to the council for an 

electriccooker to be placed in the reserve, 

as an alternative to lighting fires. Half the 

required fundshave already beenraised. 

‘‘Theyask for very little. They are ahard 

working group,sohopefully we can 

support them,’’ Cr Doody says. 

The board has already developed 

several tracks, and work is underway on a 

new 5km trail up to the ridge line. 

Acounter on site found that, from 

NovembertoMarch, nearly6000people 

walkedthe tracks. 

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Ohoka marks its annual club day in style 

It was aday of celebrationall round 

at Ohoka Rugby Club’sannual Club 

Day. 

All games were playedathome, 

from under 6s through to the senior 

division 1match. 

The seniorteam took on Oxford 

and, after ahardfoughtaffair, 

walked away with aonepoint win. 

It was also an opportunity to 

celebrate two milestones: Scott 

Beattie playedhis 150thgame and 

Cam Brown his 100th. 

Junior club captain Stephen de 

Villiers said the club was rapt with 

the number of supporters who 

turned out for the day. 

On the run ... Max Ginnever battles 

through atough Kaiapoi team. 

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Strong burst ... Lochie Bergh makes astorming run through 

Saracens to score. 

Day to remember ... Junior players watch the club’s first division 

side take the win against Oxford, 2827. 

Memorable day ... Ohoka Club hosted teams from Under 6s 

through to the Senior Division 1match on Saturday. 

Fivepointer ... Brooklyn Youngscores 

against another strongOhoka under11 side. 

Big run ... Fletcher Howden charges through against the Under 

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29 

Crane ruled out for 

last stages of canopy 

Work on the 110metre 

rockfall canopy between 

Peketa and the Parititahi 

Tunnels, south of 

Kaikoura, is expected to 

finish in midJune. 

Because of the shape of 

the hillside, a44metre 

zone in the north section 

sits higher, and this 

height, combined with the 

weight of the mesh, 

means the loader crane 

cannot be used to help 

install the mesh. 

Instead, an abseiling 

team will drape and 

tension it manually, 

slowing the pace of the 

installation. 

The existing timetable 

for the opening and 

closing of the road, with 

the exception of Queen’s 

Birthday weekend, will 

continue, with daytime 

delays and set times to 

clear traffic. 

However, work is still 

expected to wrap up in 

midJune, subject to 

weather. 

The 30minute daytime 

delays (Monday to Friday, 

9am to 5pm) will continue 

until midJune, with the 

addition of three set 

times where the queues 

will be cleared 

throughout the day to 

allow the community to 

plan their journeys. 

These times will be: 

10:30am: Northbound 

queue cleared first, then 

south; 

12:30pm: Northbound 


south; 

3:30pm: Southbound 


north. 

Demanding work ... The 

project is expected to be 

finished in midJune. 

Uphill battle ... The work 

requires an abseiling team. 

Painstaking task ... Some 

of the mesh installation will 

have to be done without the 

assistance of acrane.

NEWS 


Beyond Possible, by Nimsdai Purja 

Nims Purja spent the last 16 years 

serving in Britain’s military —six in 

the elite Ghurkas, 10 in the secretive 

world of the Special Forces. Nims 

tells how his tough Nepali 

upbringing and the lessons learned 

in army life enabled his recordbreaking 

conquest of all 14 of the 

world’s 8000m ‘‘Death Zone’' peaks in 

under seven months. 

Cohousing for Life, by Robin Allison 

In Cohousing for Life,architect Robin 

Allison describes her journey from alonely mother of two 

in the suburbs to adetermined driver of the development 

of New Zealand’s first cohousing community. It is a 

personal story of acollective 

endeavour, aheroic journey of 

despair and triumph, as the 

obstacles mount and success at 

times feels far from certain. Robin 

details the key elements and 

structures that were critical to 

achieving their goal, allowing a 

group of diverse individuals and 

skills to work together over many 

years to create an innovative 

housing development. 

Destitute Gourmet, by Sophie Gray 

Packed with tips and tricks, this 

new book from Sophie Gray includes 20 fan favourites 

from her earlier books, voted for by her loyal followers, 

plus over 80 new recipes. Onepan 

dinners, vegetarian recipes, meaty 

meals, salads and snacks plus baking 

and desserts —there's something for 

everyone. Stick within your budget, 

but eat well and enjoy. 

These titles are available in both 

Waimakariri and Hurunui libraries. 

Find out more about recent 

additions to the collection by going to 

the library catalogue at waimakariri. 

kotui.org.nz or hurunui.kotui.org.nz, 

or contact your local library. 

On tour ... 

Pianist Rachel 

Thomson, left, 

and cellist Inbal 

Megiddo will 

perform 

together in a 

Cello Journey 

in the Chamber 

Gallery in 

Rangiora. 


Pair to offer amusical journey 


Two acclaimedchamber 

musicians willtake the audience 

on an overseas experience at their 

Rangiora concert nextTuesday. 

Cello Journey,featuringcellist 

Inbal Megiddo and pianist Rachel 

Thomson, willbeheld in Rangiora 

Library’sChamber Gallery from 

7.30pm. 

Inbal has performedasasoloist 

withmany orchestras worldwide. 

She holds college and postgraduate 

degreesfrom Yale 

University in the United States, 

where shestudiedwithrenowned 

cellistAldo Parisot.She is senior 

lecturer in cello at the New 

ZealandSchoolofMusicatthe 

Victoria University of Wellington 

and hasheld facultypositions at 

the OberlinConservatory of 

Musicinthe US and at Yale 

University. 

Rachel was borninDunedin 

and grew up in Wellington where 

she beganher piano studies with 

hermother. 

Shewent on to studywith Judith 

Clark, graduating from Victoria 

University beforecontinuingher 

studiesatthe Cleveland Institute 

of Music in the US,whereshe 

gained adoctorate in piano 

performance. 

Rachelisamemberofvarious 

chamber musicensemblesand 

has worked as an orchestral 

pianistwiththe New Zealand 

Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra 

Wellington,and the Christchurch 

Symphony Orchestra. She has 

beenanationalrecording artist 

for Concert FM. 

The women will explore 

differentcultures withtheir music 

for Cello Journey. 

Cello Journey is part of the 

Waimakariri Community Arts 

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31 

They’re ascream 

... The Addams 

Family took 

centre stage in 

the Kaiapoi High 

School 

auditorium in the 

school’s latest 

production. 

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Yes folks, Wednesday is 

approaching Thursday 

By DAVIDHILL 

Deep in the heart of New York’s Central 

Park lives an almost normal American 

family. 

But, as Wednesday Addams —Leane 

Visser’s character in Kaiapoi High 

School's production of The Addams 

Family —observes, what is normal 

anyway? 

Directed by acclaimed North 

Canterbury director Paul Johnson, the 

hilarious musical comedy’s portrayal of 

20thcentury American family life, 

dragged kicking and screaming into the 

21st century, had the audience roaring 

with laughter from the opening note. 

The familiar theme song was joined by 

ahand appearing through the curtains 

in the role of ‘‘Thing’’. 

The curtains were eventually pulled 

back to reveal the Addams family in all 

their splendour, in the family graveyard 

—and the Addams family ancestors even 

rose from their graves to sing and dance 

and to help guide the story. 

Gomez and Morticia Addams, played 

by Lachie SmithTaumata and Ruby 

Collier respecitvely, seem the perfect 

couple, while Wednesday is handy with a 

crossbow and enjoys bringing something 

home for dinner. 

The couple's son, Pugsley, played by 

Lee Pockson, loves to blow things up, 

while Uncle Fester, played by Gigi 

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Jones, seems your average eccentric 

uncle. Grandma Addams (Rhian 

Campbell) appears to be your kindly 

grandmother and Lurch (Wolf Pene) the 

butler, well, he’s just Lurch. 

All seems kind of normal, but then 

their lives are disrupted when 

Wednesday announces afriend and his 

parents are coming for dinner. 

Morticia dismisses it as puppy love, 

while Gomez realises, “Wednesday is 

growing up so fast, before we know it, 

she’ll be Thursday”. 

Wednesday confides in her father that 

she is already engaged to Lucas Bieneke, 

played by Josh Smith, but don’t tell mum 

until after dinner or she’ll ruin it with all 

her questions and judgment. 

The Bienekes, it transpires, come from 

Ohio. For Gomez, this creates amoral 

dilemma, because there are two things 

he would never do —lie to his daughter 

and lie to his wife. 

As for poor Pugsley, who will torture 

him now? 

Well done to the cast, who were ideally 

suited to their respective parts, and left 

the audience in raptures with their 

constant and welltimed gags. 

Once again, Kaiapoi High School has 

pulled off an outstanding stage show. 

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RURAL LIFE 


Daughters steer toward success in contest 

HillaryCooper chose Cooper 

Whenua as the namefor her 

family’s fledgling Hereford stud 

near Oxford. 

Family and land are at the 

heartofthe Coopers’ farming, 

driving theirrecent successful 

campaign to the FutureBeef 

eventinHawkesBay. 

DairyfarmersMichelle 

Maginness and Mark Cooper, 

who run Lake Ernmor,were 

instrumental in helping 

daughtersHillary,aged 15, and 

Elizabeth, 10, prepare four 

HerefordFreisian cross steers 

for the trip north. 

Future Beef is an annualevent 

to foster young people in the beef 

industry.This year, it was held 

for the first time in Hawke’s Bay, 

at the Tomoana Showgroundsin 

Good performance ... Elizabeth Cooper with Harry. 

Hastings. It is ahoof and hook 

event where steersare judged in 

the ring and thenasacarcass, 

and thereiskeen competition for 

championship placings. 

Young handlers arealso 

judged for their parading and 

stockjudging skills. Competition 

was fierce among the 80 

participants. Up for grabswere 

the seniorand intermediate 

ambassadorships, which 

included travel to beefrelated 

events and farming operations. 

The steershave beenraised 

and prepared by the competitors 

—for about 18 monthsinthe 

Coopers’ case, but sometimes 

longer. Students without steers 

are able to be matched with a 

steer for the event. 

The cattlecompetitionsare 

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along the lines of Young Farmers 

or Teen Ag events, with this 

year’s modules including 

genetics, digestion, tagging and 

sampling, trucking and atractor 

faults quiz. 

Competitors take part as either 

afull participant, or aschool 

competitor, doing the modules 

but not the cattle classes. 

The four steers from Oxford 

wereamong 21 on show –and all 

fourwere placed in the final 

results. The entryinthe lightweight 

crossbredswas secondon 

the hoof, secondonthe hook and 

first overall. In the heavyweight 

crossbreds, the three entries 

placed first,secondand fourth on 

the hoof, secondand two thirdequal 

on the hooks,and first, 

second and third overall. 

Justasimpressive was the haul 

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Elizabeth in the juniors. 

Hillarywon the stock judging 

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She received the encouragement 

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Elizabeth won boththe junior 

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Alsopart of the team was Jack 

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Oxford Area School withthe 

Cooper sisters, and two Rangiora 

Highstudents, Harry Roe and 

Abbie Walls, both 16. 

Jackwon the intermediate 

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comfortable surface for cows to 

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ones. 

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By DAVID HILL 

NorthCanterbury’snew farming leader is 

keen to improveurban connections. 

Caroline Amyes was electedas 

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newprovincialpresident, replacing 

Oxfordfarmer Cam Henderson,who 

stepped down at the annualmeeting in 

RangioraonFriday. 

‘‘Inever thought Iwouldbedoingthis, 

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‘‘Ihave quite good urban connectionsas 

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of whereeachother is sitting.’’ 

It hasbeen arapid risetothe top,asMs 

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Butwith Mr Hendersonkeen to step 

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Ms Amyesoriginally trainedasa 

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Whilelooking forateaching position, 

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Forthe last twoyearsshe hasworked 

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Idefinitely do somework in the 

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In her new role, she saw the 

environmentand access to labour as 

major issues facingfarmers,particularly 

in dairy farming. 

‘‘I hope to helpconnectpoliticianswith 

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support farmerstoenact some of the 

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rural communities.’’ 

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She nowrepresentsfarmersfrom the 

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Cheviotcontract milker Bex Green was 

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Leeston sharemilker Karl Dean is dairy 

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By DAVID HILL 

Oxford dog triallist Wendy Dalziel has 

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The Lees Valley shepherd is competing 

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2021 dog trial championships in Southland 

this week. 

‘‘Dog trials are ahighlight on the event 

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‘‘I have competed at different clubs all 

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its own challenges.’’ 

Wendy first got into dog trialling as a 

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‘‘Graeme Low was judging on the long 

head and said he couldn’t close the course 

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By LINDSAY KERR, PETER WILLIAMS 

and DAYLE SUTHERLAND 

Saracens’ 4220victoryover 

GlenmarkCheviot in North 

Canterbury rugbyonSaturday 

not onlyconfirmed the side’s topofthetable 

status,but alsohad 

olderclub members suggesting 

the winningmargin was arecord. 

Meanwhile,Kaiapoiwithstood 

aherculean effort from bottomofthetable 

Woodend to keepits 

second place on the ladder, 

before emerging with a3629 

victory. 

Aftersix rounds, Saracens 

leadsthe table with 27 points. 

Kaiapoi is on 24, Glenmark 

Cheviot18, Oxford14, Ohoka 14, 

Hurunui 10, Ashley 8, and 

Woodend 4. 

Traditional strip 

The Saracens clash against 

GlenmarkCheviot wasplayed at 

Cheviottocelebrate the Cheviot 

club’s 125 years. The combined 

team wore the traditional black 

and white strip. 

The opening quarter revealed 

little of whatwas coming. 

Both teams traded penalties 

through Ricky Allin and Brook 

Retallick,and with Glenmark 

Cheviotonhot attack, atry 

seemed imminent. 

That was untilSaracens seized 

on amistake and an ensuing 

attack saw the ball transfer 

between three pairsofhands 

before centre Hadrian Jackson 

dotted down. 

The try boughtaboutachange 

of face and momentum. The 

home teamnever recovered, 

whileSaracens grewin 

confidence. 

Before halftime, Saracens 

continued to hammer the 

defence. 

With GlenmarkCheviot’s 

inspirational captainBen 

Anderson confinedtothe bin, 

Saracens crossed twice, onlyto 

be heldupbyadesperate 

defence. 

However, the boot of Allin 

addedtothe scoreand Saracens 

went to the break withahandy 

226 advantage. 

Any thought of aGlenmark 

Cheviotresurgence never 

occurred and Allin continued to 

punish the side for anyerrors. 

Apenaltywas followedbya 

converted try and apushovertry. 

The marginwith 20 minutes left 

extended to 376. 

With timerunning out, 

GlenmarkCheviot finally 

secured goodball and Anderson 

was rumbled overthe line. 

Fullback Toby Ashby scored 

Saracens’ fourth try before 

hooker Ben O’Carroll helpedthe 

pain for GlenmarkCheviot, 

scoring in thelast movement of 

the game. 

Heading the Saracens effort 

was the performance of its 

outsidebacks. NikoraJarvis, 

Hadrian Jackson and Harry 

Murray alwayslookedfor work 

and showedconsiderableskill 

and speed when givenhalf a 

chance. 

Scoreboard: Saracens 42 (Slade 

Day, Josh Maynard, Hadrian 

Jackson, Toby Ashbytries. Ricky 

Allin6penaltiesand 2 

conversions) beat Glenmark 

Cheviot 20 (Ben Anderson, Ben 

O’Carroll tries. Brook Retallick 2 

penalties,2conversions). 

Tightcontest 

Woodend showedonce again it 

is certainlynot in the Luisetti 

SeedsDivision1competition to 

make up thenumbers. 

It came within awhiskerof 

upsetting the highly rated 

Kaiapoi side. 

The scoreswere tied 29all 

when the clock ticked over 80 

minutes, and it was deep into 

injury time whenthe Kaiapoi 

forwards wererewarded when 

replacementlock Brennan Kara 

was propelledover the line for 

the try that won the match. 

It was obvious that Woodend 

had come to play whenJordan 

Swaine rackedup10points from 

apenalty, atry and aconversion 

—all in the first seven minutes. 

Kaiapoi foughtback and 

showed snippets of its undoubted 

ability, scoring three firsthalf 

tries, twoofthem to Crusaders 

squadmember Josh McKay, who 

recently announced he had 

signed withthe Scottish club 

Glasgow Warriors, and wouldbe 

moving there after playing for 

Canterbury in the Bunnings NPC. 

As one of the Kaiapoi players 

admitted after the match: “We 

were our own worst enemy.’’ 

It was an errorridden 

performance from Kaiapoi, 

Off he goes ... Toby Ashby sets offfor atry for Saracensinits win overGlenmarkCheviot. 

especially in the firsthalf, with 

many loosepassesbeing thrown 

and aconstant stream of 

infringements helping to keep 

Woodend in the game,asSwaine 

showed the ability to land goals 

from all over the park. He landed 

5penalties in all. 

The scoreswere 19all at half 

time and it seemed Kaiapoi was 

startingtogain the upper hand, 

especially in setpieces.The 

game was turnedonits ear in the 

71st minute whenWoodend’s 

firstfive Keynan Smithlatched 

on to another poor Kaiapoipass 

inside Woodend’s 22 metreline 

and showed plenty of toe. He was 

cut downbythe cover defence 

near the tryline butmanaged to 

get apass to ConnorSwaine, who 

completed aspectacular try. 

Brother Jordan’sconversion 

gave Woodend a3point lead. 

The thought of the Woodend 

presidentclearingaspace forthe 

DeansShield in its trophy 

cabinet was enoughtoconvince 

Kaiapoi captain JacobHurringto 

opt for ashot at goal when the 

side was awarded apenalty right 

in frontwith time running out. 

TaineJacobsLawson landed the 

pressure kick to tie the scores, 

and Kaiapoi still had time to 

surgeback on attack andapply 

the killer blow. 

For Kaiapoi,skipper Hurring 

was fullofendeavour and was 

rewardedwith twotries,but most 

present would acknowledge the 

outstandingeffortofthe whole 

Woodend team, which simply 

refusedtolie down. 

Mikey Rhys and captain Dan 

Devlin led the way in the 

forwards and Jordan Swaine was 

an everpresentthreat. 

Scoreboard: Kaiapoi36(McKay 

(2),Hurring (2) Kara tries, Jacobs 

Lawson 1penalty, 4conversions) 

beatWoodend 29 (Jordan 

Swaine,ConnorSwaine tries, 

Jordan Swaine 5penaltiesand 2 

conversions). 

Hurunui prevails 

Hurunui had the better of the 

second half against Ashley and 

camefrom behindtowin 2013. 

Hurunui usedits benchwisely, 

withimpact players who would 

normally havestarted but had 

beenforcedtosit it out because 

of anopractice,nostart policy — 

university graduations wereno 

excuse. 

Gus Waghorn was Hurunui’s 

player of the day. 

Ashley’s error rate in the 

second half stifled its secondspell 

performance. 

Scoreboard: Hurunui 20 

(AndrewMurdoch 2, Gus 

Waghorn tries. Matt Hickey 

penalty and conversion) beat 

Ashley13(MattSnelling try. Scott 

Barber 2penalties, aconversion). 

Narrow win 

Ohoka celebrated Club Day 

and Cameron Brown’s 100th 

senior game witha2827win over 

Oxford. 

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Bothsides were evenly 

matched, with Oxfordperhaps 

heading home ruing lost 

opportunities. 

While the visitors outscored 

the home side 5tries to 3, Ohoka’s 

Scott Allin kicked superbly and 

keptthe scoreboard in Ohoka’s 

favour, 1712 at thebreak. 

Ohoka was abletobuild a 

comfortable lead with 15 minutes 

remaining, but Oxfordkept the 

homecrowd short of breath with 

two unconverted tries in the 

closing stages. 

Withminutes remaining, 

Oxford found itselfneeding to 

run the length of the field. A 

handling error handed thehome 

sideacloseand hardfought 

victory. 

Oxford prop Milan Bonkovich 

defended and ran strongly, while 

locks Joe Lockwood and Liam 

Stevenson were givenspace to 

run like insidebacks, with centre 

Jessie Bowring enjoying space 

createdout wide. 

Flanker Ben Gould’s welcome 

return frominjury kept Ohokaon 

the ball, with young halfback 

Caleb Parsonsdirecting play and 

giving the outside back’s Jade 

NukuNuku and GeorgeWiggins 

plenty of ball. 

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Win for Rangiora'smid-week men 

Only Rangiora Hockey Club’s 

twoMid WeekOpenMen’s 

teamsmanaged to comeaway 

with maximum points in last 

weekend’s roundof 

Canterbury seniorhockey. 

TheMen’sAteam didn’t 

play at its best,but didwell 

enoughtoput on three goals 

against HarewoodRed to 

remainunbeatenatthe top of 

thesecond division table. 

TheBteam (Rangiora 

Allsorts) started with only10 

players,but threegoals to Jon 

Greeninthe firstquarter set 

theside up for an easy 51 win 

over University Romans. 

TheAllsorts arefifth on the 

second division table so will 

be firm underdogs whenthe 

twoRangiora teams clash this 

weekend. 

Allother Rangiora Hockey 

Club seniorteamseither 

battledtodraws or went down 

to their citybased opponents. 

Just two momentary lapses 

of concentrationcost the 

Rangiora Colts acouple of 

goals, and ultimately the 

game,againstUniversity Celts 

in whatisshaping to be a 

closefought Sunday Super 

League Championship. 

TheColtsneed to returnto 

its earlyseason winningform 

if theside is going to compete 

against highflying Carlton 

Redcliffs this weekend and 

finish the firstroundona 

positive footing. 

In thejunior grades, 

Rangiora’s Kwik, Kiwiand 

MiniSticksteamsare still 

building into their season. 

Acouple of big winstothe 

SPORT RESULTS 

HOCKEY 

Amberley Smallbore Rifle Club 

MQuigley 98.7, DQuigley 98.5, P 

Wisheart 98.5, KBrown98.5, CRhodes 

97.4, OMitchell 97.3, IFrazer 93.2, B 

Parker 92.3,WParker 92.1, MParker 

92.0, SFrame 87.5, TBoyce85.1,R 

Morgan 74.1.Everyone is welcome to 

attend ashoot. Gearissupplied. 

Rangiora Bridge Club 

Cherrypairs: North/South: Sam 

Gurney/Tony Quinlivan 1, Veronica 

Hall/Pauline Miller 2, Rosa Crighton/ 

Sarah Waldron 3. East/West: David 

McRae/Tony Biddington 1, Dawn 

Simpson/LindaHanham 2, Rona 

Maslowski/Tom Rose 3. 

Presidents: N/S: Lynne John/Liz 

Rainbows (Kwik Sticks 7s 

girls),Rabbits (KiwiSticks 

girls) and theRoadsters and 

Rock Stars (Mini Sticks boys 

andgirls) were offsetbydraws 

andnarrow losses by other 

Rangioraclubteams. 

In other hockey news, the 

Rangiora and Kaiapoi high 

schools’ boys’ hockey teams 

metinthe opening round of 

theSecondary Sport Canterbury 

wintercompetition. 

Rangiora High, whichfields 

an older team including a 

couple of first divisionplayers, 

ranout easy winnersasexpected, 

although Kaiapoi was 

nothelped by having played 

outa1all drawagainst Buller 

High School earlier in theday. 

Rangiora HighSchool’stwo 

girls’ teams came up against 

each otherintheiropening 

round,whilethe Kaiapoi High 

Schoolgirls had aresounding 

winoverBuller High in the 

sportsexchangematchup. 

Results 

Division 1: Men: Rangiora 

CBK1(Damien Allerby 1) 

drew withHarewood 1. MVP: 

Luke Pedley. Women: 

Rangiora CBK 1lostto 

Harewood 7. 

Sunday Super League 

Premiership: Women: 

RangioraKorimako 1lost to 

Carlton Redcliffs 11. 

Sunday Super League 

Championship: Men: 

RangioraColts1(Loock 

Odendall 1) lost to University 

Celts 2. MVP:Loock Odendall; 

Rangiora Oddfellows0lost to 

Carlton Redcliffs 3. MVP: 

Simon Green.Women: 

Rangiora Piwakawaka0lostto 

Avon Whios 4. MVP: Wendy 

Mcculloch. 

MidWeek Open: Men: 

Rangiora A3beat Harewood 

Red0;RangioraAllsorts 5(Jon 

Green 3, GeorgeRidgen 1, 

Marty Woods1)beat 

University of Canterbury 

Romans 1. Women: Rangiora 

HurunuiHares3(Kelly 

Nicholson 2, Keighley 

Robertson 1) drewwith 

CanterburyUniversity 

Persians3.MVP: Lisa Cassidy; 

Rangiora Hurunui Hawks 0 

lost to Marist2.MVP: Julie 

Planner. 

Platinum Grades: Men: 

Rangiora A0lost to Avon Gold 

18.MVP: Caden Manual. 

Rangiora B1(Seth Green 1) 

lost to MaristWhite 16. MVP: 

Seth Green. Women: Rangiora 

A2(Nikita Warnock 1, Tilly 

Dodd 1) losttoSouthern 

United 3. MVP:Janayha 

Johnston. Rangiora B5beat 

Waikirikiri Moas 0. 

KwikSticks 11aside 

grades: Boys: Rangiora 

Renegades 1(TenzinWoods 1) 

lost to WaikirikiriHarriers3. 

MVP: Jonathan Myall.Girls: 

Rangiora Rascals1(Lilly 

Wilson 1) drewwith Avon 1. 

MVP: HeidiClouston. 

KwikSticks 7aside grades: 

Boys: RangioraRampage0 

lost to St Andrews 3. MVP: 

Riley Girdlestone; Rangiora 

Partridge 1, Lesley Shipley/Judith 

McIntyre 2, KayeLainchbury/Heather 

Waldron 3. E/W: Adrienne Paine/Julie 

Elliott 1, StephanieGalbraith/Anne 

Bagrie 2, Joyce Gray/Bernie Lukken 3. 

Junior: N/S: AnneBagrie/Kate 

Whitehead 1, Annette Caldwell/Gail 

Dunlop 2, KerrynLange/Karen Manson 

3. E/W: Wayne Hutchings/Stuart 

Atkinson 1, Denis Milne/Gerard McCrea 

2, Desley Simpson/Judith Robinson 3. 

Teams: Dawn Simpson/Jeanette 

Chatterton/LesleyShipley/Norm 

Shipley 1, Lorraine Barnett/Rona 

Maslowski/Tom Rose/Val Atkinson 2, 

AnneAnderson/Helen Phillips/Joyce 

Gray/Junette McIntyre 3. 

Rangers1(Josh Godinet 1) lost 

to HSOB/Burnside Hunters 4. 

MVP:JoelPulley and Jackson 

Turner.Girls: Rangiora 

Rebels 0lost to Harewood 

Dodgers3.Rangiora 

Rainbows 13 (Angie Mones 

Cazon 6, Ruby Taylor 3, 

BrooklinGlass2,PJ 

Mackintosh 2) beat Carlton 

Redcliffs 0. MVP: Hazel Jones; 

Rangiora Rubys 3(Imogen 

Abernethy 1, MeganGreen 1, 

SabrinaGalilee 1) beat 

Carlton Redcliffs0.MVP: 

Katie Lunn. 

KiwiSticks grades: Boys: 

Rangiora Rogues 2(SethCann 

2) drewwith Harewood 2. 

MVP:Seth Cann. Girls: 

Rangiora Rabbits 12 

(CatherineMcKellow 6, Emma 

McKellow 2, AshleeHarkess2, 

QuinceyHawes1,Freya 

Clarke 1) beatSouthern 

United0.MVP: Freya Clarke; 

Rangiora Raiders0lost to 

Harewood Aces 5. MVP: Lily 

George;Rangiora Road 

Runners 3(Bella Cheery, 

Sammy ForstSmith)beat 

STACWhite1.MVP: Lilly 

Frost. 

MiniSticks grades: Boys: 

Rangiora Roadsters 16 (Harry 

Pullar8,AidanFerguson 7, 

XanderMoore 1) beat Avon St 

Michaels Dragons 0. MVP: 

Harry Pullar. Girls:Rangiora 

Rockets 9(Aimee Dunlop 4, 

Adele Ferguson2,Ruby 

Hutchison 2, Vida Berry 1) 

beatWaikirikiriKeas0.MVP: 

ShayleeEastmond. Rangiora 

RockStars18(AnitaMones 

Cazon 13, Charlotte Hawes5) 

beatMarist Manuka2. 

Premier pairs: N/S: Carole Anderson/ 

Kevin Kuch and Robin Hassall/Jenny 

Hassall equal 1, Dave Tocker/Sue 

McIlroy 3. E/W: Gaynor Hurford/Dawn 

Simpson 1, Owen Evans/Tony 

Biddington2,Nancy Harris/Maggie 

Johnston 3. 

Waimakariri Gorge Women’s Golf 

LGU and putting, 18 holes: Silver:L 

Anderson 74, BThompson 81. Bronze I: 

TCraig 74, WMehrtens 76, JBlatch 76, K 

Battersby 77. Bronze II: MRobertson 72, 

LPatton 75, SKing 76, VMcKenzie78. 

Putting: PRivers 28. 

9Holes:SFarrar 39, CMcDonald 40, S 

McDonald 41. 

Putting: SFarrar14. 

NORTH CANTERBURY 

RUGBYSUB UNION DRAW 

22 nd May 2021 

Luisetti SeedsCombinedDiv 1(Pool C) 

Ashley VOhoka, 02:45 PM, LobLr1. Glenmark Cheviot V 

Woodend, 02:45 PM, Omi 1.Saracens VOxford, 02:45 PM, 

Sbk1. KaiapoiVHurunui, 02:45 PM,KaiOv. 

Ellesmere&North Canterbury Div2(Section A) 

Friday 21 st 7.15pm Amberley VKaiapoi,Amb 1. 

Glenmark Cheviot VWoodend, 01:00 PM, Omi 1.Hurunui 

VOxford, 01:00 PM, Haw 1. Ohoka VSaracens, 01:00 PM, 

Mand 1. Ashley VKaikoura, 02:00PM, Lob5. 

CombinedColts (SectionA) 

Ashley VWest Melton, 01:00 PM, Lob Lwr 1. Darfield V 

Glenmark Cheviot,01:00PM, Dar2. 

CanstaffWomens Round Robin 

Kaiapoi Women’sVLinwood Wahine, 01:00 PM, KaiOval. 

1st XV RoundRobin 

RHS 1st XV VRoncalli Aoraki Combined 1st XV, 01:00 PM, 

RHS1. 

Under 18 

Kaiapoi VHurunui, 01:00 PM, Kai 1. Oxford VMackenzie, 

01:00PM, Ox oval. RHS2nd XV VHornby Vikings, 01:00PM, 

RHS 2. 

Under 17 Girls TBA 

Under 16 

RHS Green VRHS Gold, 11.45am, RHS 2. 

Under 15 

Hurunui VOxford,11:00 AM,Haw 1. RHSGreenVWoodend 

Pegasus Bay,11:15 AM,RHS 1. RHS Gold BYE. 

U12 -U13 -North Canterbury Only 

Section A 

Ohoka Black VHurunui Blue, 11:30 AM,Mand1.Oxford RedV 

Saracens U13, 11:30 AM, OxOval. Glenmark Cheviot U12/13 

VKaiapoiGold, 11:30 AM,Omi 1. 

Friday 21 st 6.00pm Amberley BlackVWoodend U13,Amb 1. 

AshleyU13 BYE. 

Section B 

Woodend VOxford,11:30 AM, Wood 1. Ashley U12VKaiapoi 

Blue, 11:30 AM, LobLr1. Saracens U12 VHurunui Black, 

11:30AM, Sbk1. 

Under 11 

Oxford VOhoka Red, 11:00 AM, Ox 2a. Kaikoura VSaracens 

Red, 11:00 AM, Kaik1c. Saracens Blue VKaiapoi, 11:00 AM, 

SBJnr7. Glenmark Cheviot VAmberley Black, 11:00AM, Chev 

1a. Ashley Green VAshley Blue, 11:05 AM, LobJnr6. Hurunui 

Black VWoodend,11:00AM, Haw 2a.OhokaBlack BYE. 

Under 10 

Saracens Red VOhoka Black, 10.00 AM, SBJnr7. Ohoka Red 

VSaracens Blue, 10.00 AM, Mandj5a. Woodend VKaiapoi, 

11.00 AM, Wood 2a. Ashley VGlenmark Cheviot, 12:10 PM, 

LobLwr3. Hurunui BlackVAmberleyBlack, 12:10PM, HawJr3. 

Oxford BYE. 

Under 9 

Oxford VOhoka Red, 10:00 AM, Ox 3a. Woodend VKaiapoi 

GOLD, 10:00 AM, Wood 3a. Kaiapoi BLUE VAmberley Black, 

10:00 AM, Kai 1b. Ashley Blue VHurunui Black, 10:00 AM, 

LobLwr3. Ashley Green V Glenmark Cheviot, 10:00 AM, 

LobJnr6. Kaikoura VSaracens Blue,10:00 AM, Kaik1a. Ohoka 

Black BYE. 

Under 8 

Kaikoura VWoodend, 10.00 AM, Kaik1b. Amberley Black V 

HurunuiBlack, 11:05AM, Amb 2b.Ashley Blue VAshleyGreen, 

11:05 AM,LobLr3. Kaiapoi VOhoka Black, 10.00 AM,KaiOvb. 

Saracens Blue VSaracens Red, 10.00 AM, Sbk 5a. Oxford V 

Glenmark Cheviot,11:05 AM,Oxjn5a.OhokaRed BYE. 

Under 7 

Ashley GreenVWoodendBlack, 10:50AM, LobLwr2b.Ashley 

Blue VGlenmark Cheviot Blue, 10:00 AM, LobLwr2a. Glenmark 

CheviotBlack VAmberley Black, 10:00 AM,Chev1a. Hurunui 

Black VSaracens Orange, 10:50 AM,HawJr4. Saracens RedV 

Kaiapoi,10:00AM, SBJnr6.Ohoka RedVSaracens Blue, 10:00 

AM, Mandj4a. Oxford VOhoka Black, 10:00 AM, Ox 4a. 

Under6 

Section A 

Glenmark CheviotBlack VWoodend Black,10:00 AM, Omi 1a. 

Amberley Black VGlenmarkCheviotBlue, 10:00 AM,Amb 2a. 

Kaiapoi BLUE VWoodend White, 10:00 AM, KaiOva. Kaiapoi 

GOLD VHurunui Blue, 10:00 AM, KaiOvb. Hurunui Black V 

Woodend Green,10:00 AM, Cul5. 

SectionB 

Saracens Blue VSaracens Orange, 10:00 AM, Sbk3a. Ashley 

Blue VOhoka Green, 10:00 AM,Lob 4a. AshleyWhite VKaiapoi 

WHITE, 10:00AM, Lob4b. Saracens RedVOhoka Red, 10:00 

AM, Sbk4a. Ashley Green VOxford Red, 10:00 AM, Lob 5a. 

AshleyGoldVOhoka Black, 10:00AM, Lob5b. 

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please keep up to date with 

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Kaikoura Peninsula ... 

Push to develop business case 

Community feedback is sought fora 

businesscase forKaikoura’sSouth 

Bay Harbour/marina development. 

The KaikouraMarine Development 

Programme, funded by theProvincial 

Growth Fund, is moving to develop the 

businesscase. 

Project leadChris Sturgeon says 

now is the timetohave asay on the 

development, which could havelongtermbenefitsfor 

Kaikoura. 

The business casecomesfrom an 

initialinvestigation thatthe council 

conductedin2018, whichlookedatthe 

suitability of three concepts for 

fundingbythe growth fund. 

ASouthBay Harbour/Marina Wants 

and Needs studywas done by Danny 

Smith andagroup of community 

members. 

Efforts are under way to develop abusiness case for the South Bay Harbour/marina development. 

PHOTO: DESTINATION KAIKOURA 

Feedback from harbour usersand 

key stakeholders wassought,and 

incorporated into theapplicationto 

the growthfund. 

A$1milliongrantresultedtohelp 

developthe business case. 

The KaikouraMarine Development 

Programme teamwill now revisit the 

Wantsand Needs study, to determine 

its relevancy or if changes areneeded. 

Mr Sturgeon sayscommunity 

memberswill be asked whatadditions 

or alterations couldimprovetheir 

experienceofusingthe South Bay 

Harbour. Also, in termsofthe area’s 

development,the communityisasked 

what ideasitwould liketosee considered 

as partofthe business case. 

Ashort online survey will be 

availablethrough theKaikoura 

District Council website andthere will 

be apublic dropin sessionon 

Saturday, May22, for anyone wanting 

to findout moreaboutthe project from 

thedevelopmentprogrammeteam. 

This willbeheld at the Kaikoura 

CoastGuardbuildinginSouth Bay 

between10am and1pm. 

Tenders havegone to marketto 

source professional services to assist 

with engineering and marinedesign. 

There willalso be further studies, 

and environmental andcultural 

analysiswork undertakenaspartof 

the business casedevelopment. 

The business casewill be submitted 

to the government in early 2022. 

Funds to developthe area willneed 

to be sourcedfrom central 

government. 

Sausage sizzle 

The Rangiora Community Patrol will hold a 

fundraising barbecue on Saturday, May 15, 

from 10am to 2pm, outside PAK’nSAVE in 

Rangiora. The patrol is the ‘‘eyes and ears’’ of 

the police. 

Early Records Society 

The Rangiora Museum’s meeting on 

Thursday, May 27, at 7.30pm, in Good Street, 

will feature Craig Gurney, president of the 

Christchurch Antique Bottle and Collectors 

Club. He will display some of his collection 

and tell the history of the humble corkscrew. 

All welcome. 

Screws replaced 

The Rangiora Community Patrol will be 

installing tamperresistant screws for 

number plates for agold coin donation per 

vehicle on Sunday, May 30, from 10.30am to 

2.30pm, at the Rangiora High School gym car 

park, in East Belt. 

Life drawing classes 

Life drawing classes will start at the Arts in 

Oxford Gallery on Thursday, May 20. The 

classes will be held on five consecutive 

Thursdays. The second class will be held on 

May 27, with the others on June 3, 10 and 17. 

Registration for the classes can be done at the 

gallery. The classes have been made possible 

with funding from Waimakariri District 

Creative Communities. 

Book fair 

The Anglican Parish of Kaiapoi will hold a 

book fair fundraiser on Friday, May 28, and 

Saturday, May 29, at the St Bartholomew 

Church Hall, 23 Cass Street, Kaiapoi, from 

9am to 6pm on Friday and 9am to 2pm on 

Saturday. Books will be $2 each, or six for $10. 

Tea and coffee will be available. Donations of 

good quality books, CDs, DVDs and jigsaws 

are most welcome. Please, no tapes. Donated 

goods can be left at the church hall. Contact 

Norman Clark on 327 5552 or Ray Maw on 

327 6404. Funds raised will go toward 

maintenance of the Church and hall. 

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Sustainability the key 

to farming’sfuture 

By DAVID HILL 

Annabelle and Georgie Stalkerare the 

sixth generation on theirfamily’s 

Waimakariri farm. 

The girl’s father, Richard Stalker, is 

joining dozens of otherlocalfarmersina 

projectfunded by the Ministryfor Primary 

Industries to assist the future of farming 

under new regulations. 

The initiativeispart of athreeyear, 

farmerled sustainability projectlaunched 

in the Waimakariri district. 

The $700,000project receives 60 percent 

support under the ministry’s sustainable 

foodand fibrefuturesfund and is led by 

the Waimakariri Landcare Trust,formerly 

the Next GenerationFarmers. 

Trust chairman and fifthgeneration 

dairy farmer Sam SpencerBower says it is 

an opportunity to investigate practical 

solutions that balance farm profitability 

and environmental sustainability. 

‘‘Waimakaririfarmers facesignificant 

water, environmental and sustainability 

challenges,’’ he says. 

‘‘Environmental stewardship is already 

partofour daily operations. It is part of our 

social licenceand responsibility as 

caretakersofthe land. 

‘‘Weare bringingthe farming sector 

togethertoinvestigate and test new onfarmpracticesand 

tools to help farmers 

continue reducing environmental risk, 

while still remaining profitable so they can 

farminto the future.’’ 

Farmer confidence and farmviability 

playakey role in achievingenvironmental 

improvement, he says. 

‘‘There are lots of fancy ideas out there 

but theyneed to be practicaland proven, to 

givefarmers the confidence to invest in 

them. We are seriousabout makinga 

difference and driving changefrom the 

farmgate.’’ 

For Mr Stalker, adairy farmer,the 

projectisachance to understandfuture 

options and new technologies, while 

promoting the value of farming to the 

wider community. 

‘‘Farming is an integral part of this 

district. My family has farmedhere for 140 

years, and my two daughters are sixthgeneration.It’s 

importantthatweadopt 

sustainablelanduse practices to ensure 

the community continuestothrive for 

future generations.’’ 

Addressingenvironmental issues ‘‘isjust 

goodbusiness’’, says Mr Stalker, who farms 

200 hectares on theoutskirtsofRangiora. 

‘‘Farmers are already investinginnew 

technology to reducetheirenvironmental 

impact. We are very receptivetosensible, 

pragmatic solutions that are supportedby 

science andresearch. 

‘‘For the past eight years Ihave been 

Farming for the future ... Annabelle 

Stalker hopes to be able to farm into the 

future. 


applying reducedrates of nitrogen with an 

online GPS tracking system, which means 

Ican applyprecise amounts to certain 

areasofthe paddock, instead of ablanket 

approach.’’ 

Industry bodies and local authorities are 

partnering with the trust and contributing 

additionalfunds, including Environment 

Canterbury, DairyNZ,Beef and Lamb New 

Zealand, Waimakariri Irrigation Limited, 

and Ballance AgriNutrients. 

Farmersinthe project have been 

brainstormingideas,including 

demonstration sites for the application of 

liquid fertiliser, usingfarmsascase 

studies to showcase the journey towards a 

highperforming, sustainable system. 

Theyare also investigatingthe concept 

of an informative walkway between town 

and country to increasecommunity 

engagement, and workingwith industry 

specialists to undertakeresearch on the 

economic value of environmental 

mitigation. 

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“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 

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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 

“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 


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 

Proud to support the 

Ashley River Ramble for the 

Southern Cochlear Implant Programme 

Hear, everytime 

North Canterbury 

“It’s amazing what technology can do.” 

Established in 2003, SCIP is one of 

two cochlear implant providers in 

New Zealand. 

The not-for-profit organisation 

currently provides care to more than 

950 adults and children throughout 

the South Island and as far north as 

Taupo. Its offices in Christchurch 

and Wellington are complimented by 

regular visiting clinics throughout the 

catchment area. 

SCIP performs all cochlear implant 

assessments, arranges surgery, 

activates the cochlear implant, 

administers adjustments and provides 

post-implant rehabilitation services. 

Rangiora Lions Club Chooses SCIP for Ramble 

Sunday 28 February 2021 

some of NZ’s rarest birds. 

ARR coordinator Kirstyn Barnett 

says the event is all about enjoying the 

outdoors with family and friends. 

“Every time I go to the Ashley- 

Rakahuri river I see something new. 

We are so lucky to have this national 

treasure in our backyard, so easily 

accessible for cyclists and walkers.” 

She is delighted that the funds raised 

from the event will go towards helping 

local people enjoy a better quality of 

life. 

Waikuku Beach North Oval (near river mouth) 

Registration: from 8am 

Event starts 9am - Cyclists, 9.10am - Runners/Walkers 

Tickets can be purchased on the day, CASH ONLY 

$20 Adults, $10 Child (18 years and under) 

On rain or shine – prepare for all weather 

Two water stops on route 

Bus for runners/walkers returning to Waikuku 

leaves approx. 12pm - $2 – thanks to Torlesse Travel 

For more information see our website ashleyriverramble.nz 

or phone 021 312 230 

Thankstoall our sponsors to date 

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 

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accompany the 

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ortunity to give back 

y and an opportunity 

hare in common 

nities as well asour 

d on the trip by parent 

stees member Angela 

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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 

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 North 

Canterbury community. 

Anumber oflocal sports organisations 

have agreed to donate sports equipment 

and local businesses have given some 

stationery. 

Pax says the group is also liaising with 

community groups in Rarotonga to do 

some volunteering, planting and clean 

up work. 

The group will be staying at the 

Rakahanga hostel, which is named after 

one 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 

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. 

Angela Lamont 

-Student support 

admin@employment-law.co.nz 

03 365 2150 

www.employment-law.co.nz 

Carla Mangubat 

HR@irecruitexpress.co.nz 

021 259 7293 

www.sparklin.co.nz 

Jade Lamont 

Call: (03) 423 3158 

Photographic workshops offered 

The Rangiora Photographic Society is 

offering three photographicworkshops 

for school studentsduring the next few 

months. 

They will cover basic photography 

skills and how to apply that knowledge. 

The workshop tutors,society president 

Dave Woodcock and member Cheryl 

Muirson says they are lookingforward to 

providingacreative outletfor young 

people. ‘‘We are both teachers and often 

see the extraordinary potential for 

creativity amongst our young people,’’ 

Dave said. 

Theyhope to inspire the young people 

by sharing their passion forcreating 

photographic images. 

‘‘Wethink we can help them developa 

few skillsand provide someknowledge 

as well as share in the new creativity,’’ 

he said. 

The firstworkshop is this Sundayfrom 

10amto2pm at the MainPower Cricket 

OvalinColdstream Road,Rangiora. 

Dates for the othertwo workshopsare 

still to be decided. Theycost $5 per 

person per workshop, which includes a 

pizza lunch. 

Rangiora clinic: 83B Ivory St 

Amberley clinic: 6 Hilton Dr 

verasetzaudiology.co.nz 

bhworks@xtra.co.nz 

027 432 7698 

Mason Robson 

andy@ajrobsonbuilders.co.nz 

021 335 051 

brooktrucks@xtra.co.nz 

03 313 6361 

www.brooktrucks.co.nz 

Max Oberndorfer 

mail@modesign.co.nz 

03 327 2626 

www.modesign.co.nz 

pegasusfencing@outlook.co.nz 

021 108 9899 

Ruby Thoms 

admin@totaltrans.co.nz 

03 349 8237 

www.totaltrans.co.nz 

AMPLIFY YOUR BUSINESS 

AND BE THE NAME THEY 

REMEMBER FIRST 

Advertise your trade or service 

in our Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

LOST AND FOUND 

The following property has been reported 

as lost to the NorthCanterbury police: 

Ablack Samsung A5 phone, abrown 

leather Rip Curl wallet,aKinetic Seiko 

watch with ablack face, agreen canvas 

wallet with afish symbol,ablackcanvas 

wallet, threekeys on ablue hook key ring 

and Cuba key ring, and amaroon wallet. 

Phone Amanda today and see 

how we can help get your 

business noticed 

03 313 2840 or email 

amanda.keys 

@ncnews.co.nz

What’s happening in your 

community… 

Rangiora Racecourse Hearing Decision 

Expected in Coming Weeks 

The hearing for the Rangiora Racecourse resource 

consent application finished aer five days late 

last week with commissioners adjourning to 

provide submitters achance to comment on 

possible conditions and for the applicant to provide 

their right of reply. 

The commissioners are considering aresource 

consent application from Taggart Earthmoving Ltd 

who has applied toEnvironment Canterbury (ECan) 

and Waimakariri District Council for consents to 

establish, maintain and operate an aggregate 

quarry located at the Rangiora Racecourse, 309 

West Belt, Rangiora. Full information can be found 

on Environment Canterbury’s website. 

At the end of the hearing the applicant asked 

for more time (three weeks) to provide info ona 

number ofmatters which came up at the hearing. 

The commissioners considered the request and 

issued aminute which concluded they had enough 

information to make adecision. 

However, inaconsent process there is oen arightof-reply 

where the applicant and submitters can 

respond to information provided atthe hearing. 

This period goes for three weeks and 

commissioners are expected to release adecision 

following this. 

Bad Recycling Bill Continues to Climb 

Fresh statistics show that extra costs from bad 

recycling is still growing. 

Since bin checks began in October last year, 253 

truckloads of recycling have been sent to the 

landfill at acost of $307,800. 

“We’re seeing improvements on astreetbystreet 

basis, but,overall contamination is still high andtrucks 

of recycling are still heading to the landfill”,says Kitty 

Waghorn,Council’sSolid WasteAssetManager. 

Contamination ratesaresitting at almost 40percent 

four weeks into thesecondround ofbin checks. 

Eco Central who process most of Canterbury’s 

recycling have anacceptance criteria of less than 

10 percent contamination and trucks that exceed 

that are diverted to the landfill. 

Kitty said the Council will be getting tougher on 

people who continue to ignore warnings to clean 

up their recycling. 

So far six households have had bins removed that 

have continued to be filled with rubbish, two are 

on the list for immediate removal, and another 

eleven are on awatchlist to be regularly re-checked 

because they have had three contaminations. 

“The removal of bins from these properties means 

we have abetter chance of being able to recycle. 

The households were given several opportunities 

to improve their recycling and bin removals are the 

last resort". 

To learn more about what to put in the binsvisit 

rethinkrubbish.co.nz or call 0800965 468 formore info. 

Cheque Payments to Stop 

From 24 May cheques will no longer be accepted by 

the Council as apayment method. 

The major banks in New Zealand are phasing out 

cheques by the middle of this year due to the way 

customers are choosing to bank. 

There are avariety of other ways to pay. The 

easiest and most convenient is electronically. 

If youwould like helptoarrangeanalternativeto 

cheques, contact your bank or contact us about setting 

up payments of rates or other Council accounts. 

Fourth Instalment Rates Due 

We’d like to remind you that the 

fourth instalment of the 2020/21 

rates is due on 20 May 2021. 

Pleasenotethata10%penaltywillbe 

added to any part of the fourth instalment 

thatremains unpaid aer 27 May 2021. 

If you are having difficulty paying your rates, 

we encourage you toget in touch with usto 

talk through suitable payment options -phone 

0800 965 468 oremail rates@wmk.govt.nz 

Internet/telephone banking payments 

are welcome 

To help us process your payment, please: 

• Use the valuation number as areference 

• Ifyou are paying the rates for more 

than one property, send the remittance 

advices marked “internet banking” or email 

property valuation references and details 

of payment to rates@wmk.govt.nz 

• Payments to account number: 

01-0877-0129222-00 

• Please make sure the valuation number 

reference on your payment is the same as 

on your rates invoice. 

Payments by Visa or MasterCard 

• Payments may be made online using Visa, 

MasterCard at waimakariri.govt.nz 

• AnEFTPOS online fee of 2.34% of the 

total amount of the payment is charged for 

all payments made by creditcard. 

Meet the Authors 

Join us at the RangioraLibrary and listen to 

two New Zealand authors who have written 

incredible and inspirational books on 

their experiences in overcoming grief and 

depression. Friday, 28 Mayat7pm. 

Takeaway 

cups belong 

in the bin. 

They have a 

plastic lining, so 

can’t be recycled. 

Lids and plastic 

straws go in the 

bin too. 

libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz 

rethinkrubbish.co.nz

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45 

Public Notices 

Upcoming Council 

meetings 

The following meetings will be 

held in June 2021.All meetings 

will be held in the Function Room, 

(upstairs) Rangiora Town Hall, 

303 High Street, Rangiora, unless 

otherwise stated. 

Council 

Tuesday 1June at1pm. 

Oxford-Ohoka Community Board 

Wednesday2June at 7pmintheA&P Room, 

at theOxford Town Hall, Main Street,Oxford. 

(The Public Forum section ofthe agenda 

will occur from 7pm to 7.20pm.) 

Rangiora-Ashley Community Board 

Wednesday 9June at7pm. 

Woodend-Seon Community Board 

Monday 14 June at 6pm in the Todd Room, 

at the Pegasus Community Centre, 

Main Street, Pegasus. 

District Planning and Regulation 

Committee 

Tuesday 15June at 1pm. 

Utilities and Roading Committee 

Tuesday 15June at3:30pm. 

Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board 

Monday 21June at5pm in Meeting Room 1, 

at the Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 

176Williams Street, Kaiapoi. 

Mahi Tahi Joint Development Committee 

Tuesday 22June at9am. 

Community and Recreation Committee 

Tuesday 22June at1pm. 

Council (Adoption of the Long Term Plan) 


Utilities and Roading Committee 


Multi Sports Facility Steering Group 

Thursday 24 June at 10:30am. 

Allmeetingsare open to thepublic. 

Agendas areavailable twoworking days 

priortothe meeting. 

Agendas and minutes for meetings 

can be found onthe Council's website: 

waimakariri.govt.nz 

SarahNichols 

GovernanceManager 

Notification of Weight and Speed Limits on Bridges 

HeavyMotor Vehicle Regulations 1974, Regulation 11 

NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to regulation 11(3) of the Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1974, the Hurunui 

District Council has fixed the following maximum weight and speed limits for heavy motor vehicles and combinations 

including aheavy motor vehicle on the bridges describedhereunder: 

Limits 

Name of Road Name of Bridge Maximum Gross Weight Maximum Speed 

weight onany (maximum sum Limit km/hr 

one axle of axle weights) 

Tekoa Rd Island Hills 3500kg Gross. 10km/hr 

One vehicle at a 

time on bridge 

Tekoa Rd Mandamus 20km/hr 

LowryPeaks Rd Palmside 10km/hr 

Inland Rd Conway 44000kg Gross. 

One heavy vehicle 

at atime on bridge 

Tophouse Rd St James 1500kg 2500kg 

MendipRd Mendip Hills 90% Class 1 10km/hr 

Blythe Rd Lower Hurunui Swing One heavy vehicle 

at atime on bridge 

Cat Hill Rd Hydes 44000kg Gross 

Mount Palm Track Mt Palm 10km/hr 

Nonoti Rd Nonoti Overbridge 10km/hr 

Holleth Hills Rd Holleth Hills 10km/hr 

Berriedale Rd Morris 10km/hr 

Cotswold Rd Cotswold 10km/hr 

MacDonald Downs Rd MacDonald Downs 10km/hr 

Megowans Rd Megowans 80% Class 1 

Kilmarnock Rd Deans Bridge Closed 

Stonyhurst Rd Meehans 10km/hr 

Stag and Spey Rd Herds 10km/hr 

BalmoralStation Rd Davidsons 70% Class 1 

The followingbridges have all previous Weightand Speed Limits removed: 

Name of Road Name of Bridge 

Woodbank Rd Woodbank (Rogerson) 

Brodies Rd 

Grey Burn 

Attention is drawn to the applicable penalties and infringement fees set out in Schedule 1A or Part 3ofSchedule1Bof 

the Land Transport(Offences and Penalties)Regulations 1999,which apply to infringements of these limits. 

April 2021 

Dan Harris 

ChiefOperations Officer 

Hurunui District Council 

2384425 

WarMemorial Hall 

1AlbertStreet, Rangiora 7400 

PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440 

www.bsnc.org.nz 

Covid-19 and Level 1–Keeping everyone safe 

Dear Clients and prospective clients, 

•WeARE open and ready to provide you with 

budgeting supportand advice. 

•WeARE able to meet with you face-to-face. Strictly 

by appointment only. 

•Wewillbeabletosee walk-in clients. Please phone 

first 

•Home visits are by arrangement only. 

•Wewill trytocontinue advocating on your behalf 

with WINZ, banks, creditors etc. 

•Weregularly workwith other supportagencies and 

food banks; to provide you with additional 

assistance. 

Phone: 03 313 3505 

(please leave amessage and we’ll get back to you) 

Email: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz 

Monday to Thursday 09:00 am to 4:00 pm 

• However, Ifyou cannot wait to talk with us, then 

please call the MoneyTalks helpline on 0800 345 123 

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 

Gardening 

2300807 

A+ GARDEN hedges cut 

to perfection. Tree &arbor 

work. Also spraying. Free 

quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or 

021 111 4322. 

Personal 

RANGIORA Counselling 

Service. All private & 

discret. For appointments 

phone 03 313 3537 or 021 

0823 8029 between 9am & 

3pm, Monday -Friday. 

Finalcheques on May 31st 

Ratesare due forthis quarter by Thursday20thMay. 

Cheques will not be accepted byHurunui District 

Council afterMonday31stMay 2021. 

Thereare avariety of payment methodsavailable for 

settling yourrates fromhere-on-in; 

Rates Easypay, in-person payments, online 

payments using our website, or internet bank 

transfers. 

If youwould like furtherguidance,please come 

in andhave achat, emailuson 

rates@hurunui.govt.nz,orphone03314 8816. 

Livestock 

HOMEKILL 

&Wild Game 

Meat Processing 

313 0022 

2309602MEAT2U.NZ 

Livestock 

SHEEP TO SELL. Young 

to prime ewes for breeding 

or grazing. Ideal for lifestyle 

block as lawnmowers. 

Have been raised on small 

block so very friendly. 

Price nego, phone or text 

021 861 732. 

Trade Personal 

ALTERATION 

PLANS FOR 

YOUR HOME 

2384228 

25 years abuilder, 

13 years abuilding 

inspector. Now licensed 

to draw your plans for 

alterations to improve 

your home. 

Available for an 

appointment at your place. 

027-355-5481 

phillip@movingwalls.nz 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

OFF LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

Barkshire Ltd has made 

application to the District 

Licensing Committee at 

Rangiora for the renewal 

of an Off Licence in 

respect of the premises 

situated at 16 Southbrook 

Road, Rangiora known as 

Liquorland Southbrook. 

The general nature of the 

business conducted (or 

to be conducted) under 

the licence is Retail 

Bottlestore. 

The days on which and the 

hours during which alcohol 

is (or is intended to be) 

sold under the licence are 

8am -10pm Mon -Sun. 

Closed Good Friday - 

Easter Sunday, Christmas 

day, Before 1pm ANZAC 

day. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 


215 High Street, Rangiora. 

Any person who is entitled 

to object and who wishes 

to object to the issue of 

the licence may, not later 

than 15 working days after 

the date of the publication 

of this notice, file anotice 

in writing of the objection 

with the Secretary of 

the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee 

at Private Bag 1005, 

Rangiora. 

No objection to the renewal 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than amatter specified in 

section 131 of the sale and 

supply of Alcohol Act 2012. 

This is the first publication 

of this notice. 

2384250v1 

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 

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. 

Wanted To Rent 

LOOKING FOR 3-4 bdrm 

long term lease with garage 

for working family with 3 

children, dog &cat. Up to 

$550 pw. Careful tenants 

with references available. 

Ph Shanita 021 234 5405. 

MATURE woman seeks 

long term, nicely kept 2-3 

bdrm, spacious home in 

Rangiora or surrounding 

areas, max rent $370, excel 

refs. Ph Julie 020 420 2712. 

Pets 

BICHON HOMESTAY 

for smaller dogs. We look 

after your dog in our home. 

"No kennels". Phone today 

03 314 6110.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

Himchuli Enterprise Limited 

has made application to the 

District Licensing Committee 

at Rangiora for the issue of 

an On Licence in respect 

of the premises situated at 

3/97 Williams St, Kaiapoi 

known as Zaafran Moroccan 

&Indian Cuisine Restaurant. 

The general nature of the 

business conducted (or to be 

conducted) under the licence 

is Restaurant. 

The days on which and the 

hours during which alcohol 

is (or is intended to be) 

sold under the licence are: 

Monday to Sunday (7 days) 

8am -11pm. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 


Licensing Committee at 215 

High Street, Rangiora. 

Any person who is entitled 

to object and who wishes 

to object to the issue of the 

licence may,not later than 15 

working days after the date of 

the publication of this notice, 

file anotice in writing of the 

objection with the Secretary 



Private Bag 1005, Rangiora. 

No objection to the issue 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than a matter specified in 

section 105(1) of the Sale 

and Supply of Alcohol Act 


This is the second publication 

of this notice. This notice 

was first published on 13 

May 2021. 

2381591v2 

AMBERLEY CANCER 

Support Group AGM. Presbyterian 

Church Hall, 

Tuesday 1st June at 11am. 

Our guest speaker, Mr 

Nigel Marx will tell of his 

involvement with the 

Scooter Safari which has 

raised thousands of dollars 

for Cancer Support. After 

which, lunch will be 

served. Visitors welcome. 

$$$ 

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 

Firewood 

SPLIT PINE $350 for 4.5 

cube trailer load, free delivery 

to Rangiora area.Phone 

021 241 8075. 

Wanted To Buy 

BUYING estate type old 

china, crystal, collectables, 

vases. Phone 027 350 3963, 

or 313 1878. 

Garage Sales 

8AM -11AM ONLY. Sat 

22nd May, 2Sycamore Cl, 

The Oaks. House lot / 

moving clear out. 

For Sale 

HONEY 4kg bucket 

cooking honey, $30 special. 

Available at Gracebrook, 

Amberley. Telephone 03 

314 7076. 

Public Notices 

HURUNUI DISTRICT COUNCIL AND 

ENVIRONMENT CANTERBURY 

RATING INFORMATION DATABASE 

AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION 

The Council gives notice, under Section 28 (Paragraph 

4) of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, that the 

Rating Information Database is available for inspection 

at the Hurunui District Council Office, 66 Carters Road, 

Amberley between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday 

(excluding public holidays). 

The Rating Information database (rating information only) 

may also be viewed on the Council’s website 

www.hurunui.govt.nz 

The Rating Information Database contains all information 

required to set and assess rates. 


KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS 

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

“GOOD NEWS” 

Whatthe LordJesus ChristsaidaboutHis FATHER: 

“I andmyFATHER are one”. John 10:30.Then speaking of 

His disciples He said, ”The glory which THOU gavest Me 

Ihave given them; that they may beone as we are one”. 

John17:22. The LordJesusChristdesires His followers to 

havethe samemind as He andHis Father. 

Situations Vacant 

School Bus DriversRequired 

Would youliketoearn extraincome whilestill 

having mostofyour dayfreeand at the same time 

do your community aservice by helpingtoprovide 

asafe, high standardofschool transportfor our 

region’schildren. 

Torlesse Travel has positionsavailable forpart time 

schoolbus drivers in Rangiora. 

If youhaveaClass 2license, aPassenger 

Endorsement andare interestedindriving on a 

part time basis then this couldbefor you. 

Alternatively,ifyou areinterestedinbecoming a 

bus driver,wecan provide assistance to help you 

achieve the correct licencing. 

If youare interestedinthisrole or wish formore 

information, please email. 

manager@torlessetravel.co.nz 

Phone: 021 198 7358 

Hurunui College 

–Examination Centre Manager 

2383715 

Hurunui College is seeking an Examination Centre 

Manager to run the NCEA and NZ Scholarship 

examinations in 2021. 

The smooth and successful running of an exam 

centre isimportant for all students participating in 

theseexaminations. 

The position requires you to complete an online 

training programme and attend aone-day training 

session with NZQA inAugust. The position requires 

you to complete several administrative tasks to 

plan and prepare for the exams from August to 

October. You must be available to work for the entire 

exam period (Friday 6November to Wednesday 2 

December). 

A high level of organisational skills with great 

attention to detail, strength in following processes 

precisely, confidence leading people of all ages, 

proficiency in using acomputer and learning to use 

new computer programmes are essential qualities 

for this role. 

Forfurther information, or to sendyourcvand 

coverletter, please email Dr Tim Kelly at 

tk@hurunuicollege.school.nz 

Applications closeonJune4. 

2383412 

Situations Vacant 

TIMBER FACTORY 

WORKER 

Must be safety focused, fit, reliable, 

drug free (you will be tested). 

Experience in automated machine 

operation an advantage, but not 

essential. Immediate start. 

Ph 03 313-0147 

1961514 

Building and Regulatory 

Administration Officer 

(9-month Maternity Leave Cover) 

This is a 9-month fixed term position to provide 

maternity leave cover to the Building and Regulatory 

Administration Officer. 

The position is 40 hours aweek and involves assisting 

with tasks throughout the Building Control Department 

and Regulatory Team. Such as assisting with the 

building consent process from receiving applications 

through to the issue ofCode Compliance Certificates. 

Supporting the Building Control &Buildings Manager 

with quality assurance tasks. The role also includes 

filing Building Consent applications, general office 

duties and general Building Control/Regulatory 

customer services. 

We arelooking for aprofessional, positive, enthusiastic 

team member,who is willing to learnand assist arange 

of people. If you possess fantastic communication 

skills, excellent attention to detail, good computer and 

numeracy skills and the ability to multitask and work 

under pressure, you may be the person we want to 

join our team. 

If successful, the ability to quickly start into the new 

role isimportant. Remote working is apossibility for 

the right candidate. 

Afull job description is available on our website 

www.kaikoura.govt.nz. 

Applications should be emailed to 

HR@kaikoura.govt.nz 

Applications close 4June 2021. 

2384234 

TRADE DRIVE THRU TEAM MEMBERS 

Do you love construction and all things DIY? Are you able 

to offer some working knowledge or experience from the 

building industry? Is your customer service second to 

none? 

Our business is growing! We areseeking 2motivated team 

players to join our hard-working Drive Thru team. This is a 

fast paced, fun environment that relies on teamwork and 

the ability to multi-task. 

Both roles are fulltime and include weekend days. 

The ideal candidates will require: 

•Apassion for providing excellent customer service, 

helping customers with their projects or with their trade 

enquiries 

•Knowledge of timber,hardwareand building products 

•Tobefitfor often demanding physical work asheavy 

lifting is adailypart of this job 

•Awillingness to learn, with great time management and 

areal “can do” attitude 

•Astrong health and safety focus, ensuring company 

policies are followed at all times 

McAlpines Mitre 10 Mega is one of North Canterbury’s 

largest 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: Trade Drive Thru Team Member Position, 

McAlpines Mitre 10 MEGA, Private Bag 1003, Rangiora 

7440 or email applications@mcalpines.co.nz 

2384251 

Situations Wanted 

QUALIFIED trust worthy 

Support Worker, based in 

North Canterbury, Ihave 6 

years commercial experience. 

Various personal 

care, overnight available, 

taxi service, etc. Complex 

care, knowledge &experience 

in Neurological 

conditions. Certification & 

references available. Phone 

Jenny 021 228 8881. 

Trade&Services 

ABEL &Prestige Chimney 

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned 

& operated. Covering all 

areas from Waimak to Hanmer. 

Professional, guaranteed, 

service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

0800 661 244. 

AFFORDABLE concrete 

cutting with quality and 

removal work. Free quotes. 

No job too small. Ph 027 

442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052 

or A/H 03 359 4605. 

ALL TREE SERVICES, 

arbour work, pruning, tree 

removal. Affordable & 

friendly service. Telephone 

021 111 4322. 

ARBORIST qualified. 

Copper Beech Tree 

Services. Tree removal, 

pruning, height reduction, 

hedge trimming, shaping, 

tree planting, firewood. 

Free quotes. Contact Angus 

Edwards 027 259 6741 

copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com 

BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

Tree felling, topping, 

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish 

removed, stump grinding, 

branch chipping. 

Affordable rates. Phone 03 

327 5505 or 021 124 4894. 

BRICK &blocklaying. All 

types of work undertaken, 

repairs. Phone Hamish 

0272 386 003 or 313 5678. 

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. 

CARPENTER 

for repairs, maintenance, 

alterations, renovations and 

licensed. Ph 027 294 1423. 

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 

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. 

Log Fires 

Pellet Fires 

Heat Pumps 

Sales 

Service 

Installations 

Free Quotes 

03 343 1651 

472 Blenheim Rd 

www.heatstore.co.nz 

SHEARER. Hap’s Farm & 

Lifestyle Services. Shearing, 

crutching, drenching, 

tailing, feet trimming & 

health check. — Ph. 03- 

423-3713 or 021-267-4025. 

STYLETILE by dumawall 

suitable for DIY or installation 

available. This new 

waterproof tile, no grouting 

required is suitable for 

bathroom, laundry and kitchen. 

Various colours and 

patterns available. Fab 

Plastics. Ph 366 3634 or 

www.styletile.nz. 

Trade &Services 

CONCRETE PLACING 

Le Con Placing. Phone 

Peter Hackett 027 408 5319 

for all your concrete ideas. 

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. 

PAINT & wallpaper 

services. Wayne Bryant, 

exterior, interior. Qualified 

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

PAINTER & Decorator. 

25 + years experience. 

Interior /exterior, roofs & 

waterblasting. For a free 

quote, please ph Steve 03 

314 4620 or 027 477 1930. 

PAINTER. Qualified local 

professional, Int / Ext, 

roofs, wallpaper. Call or 

text Corban 027 846 5035. 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 40 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

RANGIORA Rubbish 

Removal and RRR skips. 

Wheelie bins any frequency 

and skips from 1.5 cube to 

9cube. Skips and wheelie 

bins for any use, rubbish, 

greenwaste, building sites 

or just cleanups. Give us a 

phone call 313 6957 or for 

skips 021 313 255. 

ROOFER. All roof repairs, 

roof painting, water blasting, 

moss treatment, 

repointing, gutter cleans & 

snow straps. And more. 

Free quotes. Phone Nathan 

027 516 6609. 

SCREEN PRINTING. 

For all your printing 

requirements. T-shirts, 

Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and 

polos, Overalls, Caps etc. 

Please phone Heather 03 

available 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. 

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 

2363766 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

REMOVALISTS 

Movemen Ltd 

2Men &agood sized truck. 

From $150 plus GST per 

hour.Kaiapoi based. 

Call Gerard 

027 668 3636 

2343272 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

027 216 0000 

2225862 

VALUATION - 

Specialising in North Canterbury. 

Contact Geoff at 

Maxwell Valuation. Phone 

03 310 8541 or email 

geoff@maxval.co.nz. 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

block 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Guide 

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

Automotive &Recovery 

Builder 

Butchery 

Construction &Concrete 


• WOF Cars &Trailers 

• Vehicle Servicing & 

Repairs 

• Tyres &Punctures 

• Jump Starts 

• 

Towing &Salvage 

• Courtesy Car Available 

Ph Aaron Rowlands 

0272 588 366 

13 Stone Eyre Place, 

Swannanoa 

Eftpos available Mon –Fri 8am –5pm, Sat 9am –1pm 

OxfordButchery 

Shane and Leanne Frahm 

We cankill&process yourstock 

FourGenerations of Frahms 

since 1957 

Ph 312 4205 

Oxford 

1680439 

Number one 

old-fashioned bacon 

&ham curing. 

A/H 312 4709 

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 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

2273277 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Ear Health 

Landscaping 

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 

● 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 

Plumbing &Gasfitting 

Discount forSuper Gold card holders! 

james@plumbingandgashq.co.nz 

0800 H2O LPG 

4 2 6 574 

2089195v2-4/4-S 

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 

2374056V2 

Recycling 

Free Quotes 

www.mrgreen.co.nz 

2358470 

027 2214 936 

0800 674 733 

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 

Free serviceavailable throughout 

Waimakariri, Hurunui 

and Kaikouradistricts. 

Forany items not listedpleaseask 

TO ARRANGE YOUR COLLECTION 

Phone or Txt0274332 176 

Email: ben@anyoldiron.co.nz 

• Ear Health checks. 

• Wax removal using Microsuction 

• Removal of foreign bodies 

• Basic hearing aid care 

• ACC provider 

• WarVeteran provider 

• No medical referral 

required 

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 

✓ Mowing 

✓ Edging 

✓ Trimming 

2360356 

Mowing &Gardening 

✓ Blowing 

✓ Pruning 

✓ Cleanups 

And much 

more ... 

CALL US NOW: 027 294 8279 

elitemowingandgarden 

Seamless Spouting 

Seamless Spouting 

Supply and Install 

of Seamless Gutters 

10 year no leaks 

guarantee 

• Continuous spouting made on site, 

large colour range available 

• High grade and thicker material used 

• Repair or replace any type of gutter 

• Undertake all insurance work 

• Independently owned and operated 

• Competitive pricing 

Servicing North CanterburyDistricts 

Call Danie 021 875 462 

2359362 

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 

Plumbing 

For all 

general 

aspects of 

plumbing 

Discounts for over 

65 years old 

Fast friendly service 

All work guaranteed 

Aaron McCartney 

Certifying Plumber 

Cell 027 366 9091 

A/H 03 310 2137 

Free Call: 

0508 44EVER 

EMAIL: 

plumber_27@yahoo.com 

2172994 

Scrap Metal 

2372616 

YOU 

COULD 

BE 

HERE 

Advertise 

your business 

in our Trades 

and Services 

Phone 

Amanda Keys 

on 

03 313 2840 

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 

1902273 

Trellis 

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OUR WEBSITE LATELY? 

www.ncnews.co.nz 

Visit now toview the paper online &more! 

Proud specialists in enviro-friendly 

timber manufacturing trellis from 

premium Macrocarpa &treated Pine 

2351878 

•Trellis •Outdoor Living 

•Outdoor Furniture •Gates 

550 Oxford Road, Fernside |sales@kaiapoitrellis.co.nz 

Ph 027 575 4511 |www.kaiapoitrellis.co.nz 

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 

ncn1242200aa 

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

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2015 NISSAN MARCH 

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with Great Safety Features! 

$ 

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2012 TOYOTA COROLLA 2013MIRAGE 43,500KMS 

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One Previous Owner! 

$ 

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$ 

10,494 

2006 HONDA ODYSSEY 

ABSOLUTE 

7Seater,CruiseControl, Full 

Electrics, PartialLeather 

$ 

18,494 

2017 SUZUKI BALENO 

71,000KMS 

Alloys,CruiseControl,RearCamera, 

Full Electrics. 

FROM $ 

13,994 

2011 FORD MONDEO NZ NEW 

Cruise Control, Alloys 

FROM $ 

14,494 

2010RS-Z FACELIFTMODEL 

7Seats, 1800cc,ChainDrive 

Engine,GreatColour 

$ 

12,294 

2012TOYOTA RACTIS 

62,000KMS 

1300Cc,FullElectronics. Great 

Seat Elevation! 

$ 

12,383 

2014 NISSAN JUKE 1600CC 

Nismo Model, 4WD,Turbo. Smart 

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$ 

16,485 

2017 TOYOTA AQUA 

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Full Electrics, VERY TidyExample! 

THREE AVAILABLE! 

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21,494 

2018 SUZUKI SWIFTLTD 

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$ 

19,394 

2010 MAZDA BIANTE 

2Ltr,8-Seater,Twin ElectricDoors 

Room forALL the FamilyAND the 

Dog! 

$ 

17,494 

2012 NISSAN BLUEBIRD 

SULPHY X49,000KMS 

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immaculatecondition. 

$ 

31,999 

2016RENAULTCLIO LUTECIA 

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2015 MITSUBISHI RVR 

24,000 KM’s 

1800cc,2WD,Automatic, Low 

KM’s 

VERYClean and Tidy Example! 

$ 

18,994 

2013 SUBARU OUTBACK 

75,000KMS 

FaceliftModel, Cruise Control, 

I-Sight Safety Features. 

2015 SUZUKI S-CROSS SX4 

83,000KMS 

1600Cc, Cruise Control, Alloys, 

Very SmartWee Cars. 

2018 SUBARU OUTBACK 

I-SIGHT NZ NEW69,000KM’S 

2.5, 4WD, Alloys, Bluetooth 

2019 TOYOTA RAVNZNEW 

30,000KMS 

CruiseControl, Alloys, 8Air Bags, 

GreatSafety Rating. 

2012HONDA CR-V2000CC 

Full Electrics,Alloys 

ABEAUTY in Arctic White! 

All prices include on road costs, 12 month registration and new WOF 

*Safety ratings are from year of manufacture* 

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