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Alife of faith and family
By ROBYN BRISTOW
FloraMorris saysher Catholic faith
and familyhave been the main
reasons she has enjoyed afull and
happylife.
Flora, or Ma as she is affectionately
knownbyher family, celebrated her
100thbirthday on Wednesday.
The Woodend Beach residentsays
her Catholic faith is the most
important thing in her life.
‘‘After that it is my wonderful
family. Icouldn’t have had abetter
family,’’ she says. ‘‘I don’tsmoke, but
Ilikealittle drop of brandy at night.
One only.’’
Floralives independentlyinher
home of about40years.‘‘I am happy
here,’’ she says.
She has justhad her driver’s
licence renewed in the past couple of
weeks, having been given aclean bill
of healthbyher doctor.
Floraloves her iPadand is
addicted to Google, using it to stay in
touchwith her familythrough
messaging, emailing and phoning.
‘‘Sheisashocker for researching,’’
her daughter­in­law, TresnaHonson,
says.
Life has taken London­born Flora
to Australia, New Zealand and back
to the United Kingdom,before she
and her husband, Doug, and their
threeboys,settled back in New
Zealand.
She was borninLondon on May 26,
1921.Just afew days later her mother
died.She was brought up by her
father and an aunt,who treatedher
like adaughter.
In 1936the family settledin
Melbourne, where her father, a
tailor, worked for MyerEmporium as
the head designer of women’s and
men’sclothing. The family wentto
Tasmaniafor time, beforemoving to
New Zealand, where her father
worked for Ballantynes and was
fortunate to escape its1947
department store fireunscathed.
‘‘I worked for asmall firm doing
clerical work. Then Imet this lovely
person, Douglas Morris,who wasin
the army,and we got married.’’
She met him in aBarbadoes Street
bed­and­breakfastwhere she and her
aunt were living.‘‘He asked me out to
thepictures. Ihad to get permission
first,ofcourse,’’Flora recalls.
They married in St Mary’s Catholic
Church in Christchurch. Being
young, they wanted to see the world.
They headed for London. The
couple lived at Harpenden, with
Doug, who was on night shift,
travelling to London on his motorbike
to workasatailor.
‘‘He wouldbefrozen travelling30
miles,’’ saysFlora, who persuaded
him to look for anotherjob. They
ended up running aBedfordshire
pub, the George Inn, for three years,
where theirthree boys, Paul,
Christopher andGreg, wereraised.
As pub life became too busy with
three growing boys, the couple
decidedtoreturn to New Zealand.
Flora was sea sick for the six weeks
aboard the ship. They settled in
Christchurch,with astint in Wellington.
Their last move was about 40
years ago to Woodend Beach.
The couple became immersedin
North Canterbury life. Beingavid
music fans,they joined the North
CanterburyMusical Society, and
Flora playedher keyboard in rest
homes until her early 90s.They
played housie, and Doug, who died
about 10 years ago,enjoyed bowls.
Flora enjoysthe Chervier Ladies
group activities, and continuestobe
involved in the community. Her
mornings start with her breakfast,
during whichshe watches the birds
she feeds.‘‘We can learn alot from
nature,’’ Florasays.
Losing herhusband and one of her
sons, Christopher, has beendifficult
for the centenarian, but she
continues to enjoylife, loves reading,
and relishes the company of all her
family.They include her great grandson,
Cove, and three grandchildren.
Flora Morris ... The Woodend Beach woman gains strength from her Catholic faith and her family.
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Historic pub destroyed ... Michelle Beri
behind the bar in the tavern where she
and her business partner, Lindsay Collins,
continuedtotrade. It is alongside the
WaiauLodge Hotel,which burnt down on
Friday night.
PHOTO: FILE
Publican in shock over blaze
By ROBYN BRISTOW
The fire thatdestroyedthe
WaiauLodgeHotelonFriday
nightwas so fierce that its
glow could be seen fromthe
Red PostcorneronState
Highway 7, nearly 20km away.
ChiefFire Officer Craig
Ritchie saidCulverden
volunteer firefighters could
see the glow as they headed
the 22km to join the Waiau
brigade.
By the time theyarrived,
the pub’s secondstorey had
been destroyed.
OwnerMichelleBeri said
her business partner, Lindsay
Collins,heard abang as he
locked up the tavern next
door at midnightlast Friday.
By that time, fire had taken
hold at the hotel.
The Waiau brigade set
aboutpreventingitspreading
to nearby buildings,
recognising it was far too
dangerous to try to enterit.
The historic 1910 pub,
fondly called the GrandOld
Lady,had been red­stickered
and empty since the 2016
earthquake, which was
centred on Waiau.There was
no power to the building.
Sincethen, Michelle has
battled red tape, andconstant
financial woesinher efforts
Sky aglow ...
to securethe hotel’s future.
She and Lindsay built asmall,
temporarytavernalongside
the hotel in May 2017, to carry
the licence
and servethe community
whilethey triedto
mastermind ways to get the
pub reopened.
They plan to continue to
run thetavern, but have let
the off­licence go this week
because of the escalating cost
and becausethey did not
carryalot of alcohol anyway.
Michelle is still comingto
termswith the pub being
destroyed. She said she was
hystericalasshe sat outside
the heritage jailacrossthe
road in the early hours of
Saturday morning, watching
the hotel burn to the ground.
‘‘It was horrible. Icouldn’t
face anyone or talk to
anyone.’’
She hopes security camera
footage from nearbywill
provide clues around the
causeofthe fire.‘‘We need to
know what happened.’’
Michelle was quick to
dismiss social media
commentsthat someone
mighthavebeenpaid to set
the pub alight, or someone
thought they were helping
her.
‘‘Who’s going to bother
The Waiau Lodge Hotel was engulfed in flames atthe height of the blaze.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Red­stickered ... The Waiau Lodge Hotel, known as the Grand
Old Lady, has been fenced off since the big 2016 earthquake
centred on Waiau.
PHOTO:FILE
burning down ahotel that has
no insurance, and has gear
inside? We are the losers.’’
Michelle says the whole
property, including the
temporary tavern next door,
had been for sale for some
time‘‘as is, where is’’.There
had been no serious offers,
and now she does not know
where to turn.
She is visitingthe Hurunui
District Council to discuss the
legalities of what to do with
the mess.
Michelle and Lindsay
movedtoWaiauin2015,after
‘‘a rollercoaster’’four years in
Christchurch after the 2010
and 2011 earthquakes. They
liveinashed behindthe
tavern —hehas oneend, she
has the other.
Michelle has organised
events and festivitiestoraise
money to get the hotel open
again, including arallyfor
motorcyclists, who camped in
the paddock behind the hotel.
There werechairs,
restaurant gearand gaming
machines in thehistoric pub,
along with paperworkinthe
office.
She is grateful to the
volunteer firemenfor
ensuringthe fire didn’t
spread. She says her brother
and sister­in­law and several
locals had also been amazing.
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Wanting change ... Emergency services personnel are becoming increasingly confused and alarmed at delays in getting to urgent
incidents because of wrong, or non existent Rural Rapid numbers on gateways in the Hurunui District. From left are firefighter Bradley
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Identification (RAPID)
numbering systeminrural
Hurunui isn’toverhauled,
Culverdenfire chief Craig
Ritchie says.
He says the numbering
system in the Amuri basin and
beyond has becomeconfusing,
due in part to large dairy farms
with multiplehomesonthem
beingestablished, as well as
the influences of subdivision
and populationgrowth.
He says in recentweeks a
paramedic,and Fireand
EmergencyNew Zealand, have
wasted valuable time trying to
find properties because the
RAPIDnumberonthe national
databasedoes not correspond
to the location of the property.
New policeand St John
personnel, and anew mailman,
none of whom have years of
localknowledge, are being
caught out by the muddled
system. Numbers hidden
behind overgrown hedges and
trees, and on clusters of
mailboxes on the oppositeside
of the road to the address, are
adding to the chaos.
Mr Ritchie says St John
recently had acallout to asixmonth­old
with breathing
difficulties.
Ahelicopter was on its way
fromChristchurch while St
John, with anew paramedic at
the wheel,tried to find the
address. St John endedupina
paddock. The communication
centre had to ring the house
occupantsand ask them to go
out and find thecrew.
Anew mailman is taking all
day to deliver mail because of
the faultysystem,while even
long­serving volunteer
firefighters with local
knowledge are strugglingat
times to find addresses,Mr
Ritchie says. This is especially
the case where thereare five
or so housesonadriveway,and
the RAPID number is on the
gatewhere visitors turn in to
access the homes.
On the Inland Roadbetween
Kaikoura and Waiau, RAPID
numberingstarts fromeach
end,confusing everyone,
particularlywhenthey meet in
the middle.
Poorsignal coveragefor GPS
devices and cellphones in
manyareasofthe Hurunui
compound the problem.
Mr Ritchie says the systemis
based on the distancetoa
property entrance froma
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the roadonwhich it is located.
RAPID numbers are
allocated by the localcouncil,
and this information is then
sent to Land InformationNew
Zealand (LINZ)for inclusion in
the Landonline national
property database.Emergency
Services, including Fire and
EmergencyNew Zealand, have
access to thisinformationto
enable afaster response to
incidents at rural properties.
Mr Ritchie, who has been
campaigning to get
improvementsfor several
years, has visited every rural
property in his areaoutlining
the problem.Hewouldlike to
see an independent contractor
giventhe task of fixingthe
problem, by completely
overhaulingthe systemwith an
identical number template,
and the correct number, fixed
to agate, or post.
‘‘It has to be functional for
emergencies, andfit for
purpose,’’ he says.
He acknowledges that the
Hurunui has many kilometres
of roads and it is not easyfor
the council to provide the
services for itssmall ratepayer
base.
‘‘It shouldnot be acouncil
expense,and should not be
Blakeleys
of Kaiapoi
lookedatthat way,’’ he says. He
believes most ratepayers
would be happy to pay aone­off
cost for aRAPID number.
Hurunui Mayor MarieBlack,
whoused to travel the district
in her rolewith Plunket, says
theissueisimportant. Shesays
it is critical that numbers are
correct and clearly displayed.
Shecongratulated Mr
Ritchie on his commitment to
getthe problem fixed, and
accepted that auniformdesign
of numbers, and startingagain,
would be the ideal. However, a
small council like Hurunuiwas
hamstrung by cost and
resourcing.
The strategyand policy
committee of councilwill
discussthe RAPID numbering
system on June 10. The council
had earlier agreed to lookat
the system on anon­regulatory
basis, through education.
There were many anomalies
to fix, including pointing out
that aFonterra, or other milk
supplier number, was not
acceptable, and puttingthe
number on amailbox in a
clusteronthe opposite side of
the road was also not helpfulto
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Push to cut speeds on
Oxford’smain drag
By DAVID HILL
Oxford residents are calling for speed
reductionsonthe town’s Main Street.
Concerned residents Ted Dring and
Maria Lowe have called on the
Waimakariri District Council to lower the
speed limit on Main Street from 50kmh,
citing safety concerns forpedestrians,
particularly the elderly, the visionimpaired,
and children.
‘‘I’ve beeninvolvedwith tryingtogetit
reducedfor fivetosixyears, butwehaven’t
beengetting very far,’’says MrDring, who
suggests anew limit of 40kmh.
Mr Dringfirstmadeasubmission to the
council in 2015,and made an oral
submission to the 2021/31 Long Term Plan
earlier this month.
‘‘Main Street between the three
pedestriancrossings is theprimeconcern.
It’s arelatively small,congestedareaand
there’s alot ofelderly peoplethere with
theRingwoodVillageand council units.
‘‘Manypeoplewellintotheir 80sfeelit’s
such astressful thing crossing the road
because theycan’t judge the speed,
especially if they’relowvision.’’
Council speed surveys have found the
average speedonMain Street is 47kmh.
ButMsLowe,whoisatruck driverand
trained ambulancedriver, says eventhatis
Business confidence climbs
By ROBYN BRISTOW
North Canterbury business operators
are more confident about the economic
outlook than at any time in the last four
years.
The latest North Canterbury
Business Opinion Survey, released last
week by Enterprise North Canterbury,
showed an increase to net +1 percent
in business confidence across
respondents for the first quarter of
2021.
This compared to anet ­59% during
Covid­19 last year. The positive outlook
is the first since April 2017.
Asimilar increase in confidence is
apparent across the country, with
national business confidence rising
from anet ­67% last year to ­11% today.
The confidence could be attributed to
other key statistics that came out of the
report, including 40% of businesses
reporting that their business has grown
as aresult of Covid­19, an increase in
sales, and afall in the number of
businesses that consider themselves
negatively affected by Covid­19.
Enterprise North Canterbury’s
business support manager, Miles
❛Many people well into their 80s
feel it’s such astressful thing
crossing the road.❜
—TedDring
too fastandshe wouldlikethespeed
lowered to 30kmh.
‘‘I’m aprofessional truckdriver myself
and Icansayyoucan’tpullatruck up from
10to15metresout if you’re travelling at
50kmh,especially withaliveload.
‘‘You’ve gottruck­and­trailer units going
through too fastand theyjust can’tslow
down in time.’’
MsLowewouldlike the pedestrian
crossings to be raised, like those on
Rangiora’s High Street, which would force
motorists to slow down and encourage
truckdrivers to seek an alternativeroute,
suchasSouth EyreRoad.
Thearea outsidetheFresh Choice
supermarketisparticularly busy, with cars
pulling out of the supermarketorside
streets, carsparked on both sides of the
road and apedestriancrossing —‘‘there’s
so much going on’’, she says.
‘‘As Isaidtothe council, is it going to
take someone getting killed to take
action?’’
Dalton, said the first round of Covid­19
lockdowns was now ayear ago.
‘‘At the time, businesses were hit
hard and it was impossible to know how
things would look in three, six or 12
months’ time. Businesses have told us
that Government subsidies for Covid,
along with lessons learnt through
various earthquakes, helped them to
weather the difficult period during and
after lockdown.
‘‘The latest survey gives us agood
insight into how far we’ve come and
how our local businesses have bounced
back and continue to do so.”
Mr Dalton says the other interesting
statistic to come out of the latest survey
was around sustainability.
“For the first time we asked North
Canterbury businesses how willing
they would be to invest in order to
improve their sustainability or lessen
their carbon impact.
‘‘We were delighted with the
response, which showed 73% of
surveyed businesses would invest in
measures to improve these two
markers, and 14% of those businesses
would be prepared to do so for no
financial return.”
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Rates increase likely
to edge alittle higher
By DAVID HILL
Public submissions appear set
to triggeraslightlylarger
ratesincrease in the
Waimakariri district, as the
council finalises what could
be its lastLong Term Plan
(LTP).
Speaking at the opening
session of Tuesday’s
deliberations, chief financial
officer Jeff Millward
projectedanaverage rates
rise of 4.3 percent, alittle
abovethe original proposed
rise of 3.95%,ascouncil staff
sought to incorporate public
requests.
Theseinclude installinga
barbecue at AshleyGorge, a
dog parkfor Oxford, pest
control and an ecological
assessmentatSilverstream,
spending at the Mandeville
Sports Club and the Ohoka
Domain, Cust Community
Centre upgrades, preparing
for water reforms, and a
proposal from the Waimakariri
Public Arts Trust.
Public submissions
involved an extra$106,000 in
spending,while staffreports
generatedanextra $64,000.
Chiefexecutive Jim
Harlandtook amomentto
reflect on the work thatgoes
into preparinganLTP, noting
the futurecould look quite
different.
‘‘When Ilook at the
submissions, there’snothing
too controversial, which I
think reflects well on the
counciland the relationship
you have with the community.
‘‘The next Long Term Plan
willbeslightlydifferent
because the reformstolocal
government, three waters and
the RMA (Resource
ManagementAct) will have
begun to takeshape,and
that’s assuming there is a
LongTerm Planinthe
future.’’
Despite thesmall rates
increase,MrMillward says
thecouncil’s predictions have
beenontarget.
‘‘There’sbeen no significant
changestoour assumptions
andpolicies. The economic
factors haven’t changedalot.
We’re stillseeing steady
growth and alow inflation
outlook.’’
Thecouncil has also
completed 90% of the
$80.5 million capital works
programme from the 2020/21
financial year. ‘‘In terms of
our capitalworks,weare
seeing our highestcompletion
rateinboth dollars and the
number of projects since preearthquaketimes,
which is a
significant achievement to get
throughthat programme of
work,’’MrMillward says.
Councillors wereconsidering
theLTP this week before it is
sent for auditing, with
adoptionbythe council set for
June 22.
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Privacy affected ... Kaiapoi residents Daniel and Caroline Huisman are concerned about the nature of anew multistorey
resthome development, which will rise on the land behind them.
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Residents fear intrusion
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Neighbours of part of Lime Development’s Sterling
Retirement complex in Silverstream, Kaiapoi, are
angrythat multi­storeybuildingsare planned along
theirfencelines.
They say the proposal wouldsee buildings towering
over their homes, destroying privacy, blockingnatural
lightand harming property values.
Many affected residentshave sent in submissions
againstthe proposal, and plan to fight it ‘‘vigourously’’.
Daniel Huisman and his wife, Caroline, who live in
Murray Place,just west of the motorway in Kaiapoi,
say the proposal is aradical departure from what was
previouslyplannedfor the area. Residents had been
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underthe impression therewould be substantial
ecological/greenspaceand stormwater management
areasbetween homes and the development.
The Waimakariri DistrictCouncil’s planning
officer,Samantha Kealey,says in areport considering
resourceconsent notification thatthe development
will have an adverse affectonpropertiesin
KynnersleyStreet, Murray Placeand Adderley
Terrace. Theresource consent notification was
limited to seven properties in thosestreets.
Submissions closedlast week.
The report also says thereisnoway existing
residents could haveanticipated such adevelopment,
or the adverse effectsitwould bring.
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6 The North Canterbury News, May 27, 2021
Waiau endures further woes
Adversity is astate of hardship,
difficulty or misfortune that we all face
from time to time.
Waiau district is again facing
adversity with the loss of another
community asset, the Waiau Lodge
Hotel.
Built in 1910, it has faithfully served
the community as ameeting place and
“watering hole” over the years until it
faced the misfortune to sustain
significant damage in the 2016
Hurunui­ Kaikoura earthquake.
Managers have come and gone over
the years, each bringing their own style
and flair to the place. “Frothy Jack”, as
the name suggests, had his own way of
pulling apint.
All this now rests within the rich
history of Waiau.
The district also faces adversity with
the ongoing dry conditions. There is
access to help with support and
guidance available through the Rural
Support Trust.
With this in mind, the “Refill your
Cup” team has secured awinter­time
presentation, and on this occasion is
delighted to host an inspiring speaker
who will be of interest to all.
Gilbert Enoka is coming to the
Hurunui on June 22, speaking at 7pm at
the Omihi Community Hall.
Gilbert has along history of success
as amental skills coach with New
Zealand’s corporate and sporting elite,
and is internationally renowned for his
19­year history with the All Blacks.
His expertise is not limited to the
sports field. He is ahighly sought­after
speaker, offering insights into the
psychology behind individual and team
success in world­level sport, and how
this can be applied to any walk of life.
Gilbert will talk about leadership,
performing under pressure, mental
management, strategic planning, and
building athriving culture.
This presentation promises to
provide insights to stimulate and
motivate arange of ideas that can be
adapted to all individual situations.
The “Refill your Cup” team is
delighted to offer this opportunity in
these challenging times.
Save the date and watch out for
booking details to come.
Kia kaha, and take care.
Looming loss of bank
branch disappoints
By DAVID HILL
Localcommunity leaders have voiced
theirdisappointment at Westpac’s
announcement that it will close itsKaiapoi
branch on June23.
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon and
Kaiapoi­TuahiwiCommunity Board
chairwoman Chris Greengrass are among
thosetohave expressed their concerns.
‘‘Thetiming of thisdecision is alarming,
with cheques also no longerbeing
accepted at the sametime,’’Mrs
Greengrass said.
‘‘I desperately feel for the older Westpac
customerswho arestruggling to
understand moderntechnology, and many
will now have to relyonotherstotake
them to Rangiora.’’
Mr Gordon wrote to Westpac New
Zealand chief executive David McLean
last week, calling on him to reconsider. Mr
Gordon highlighted the district’s growth,
and even offered to help the bank find a
new location in Kaiapoi whenits lease
expires.
‘‘Despite the positive economic profile
of Kaiapoi, as well as the repercussions for
businessesand members of our
community (especially our seniors), the
decision has been made to close the
branch on June23,’’MrGordon said.
‘‘My thoughts are with the staff.
However, Ihave beenassuredthroughout
the process that all staff will be reassigned
to other branches.’’
Mr McLean,inresponding to Mr Gordon,
explained thatover­the­counter
transactions had dropped 65 percent
nationwide overthe last four years,
making many branches ‘‘unsustainable’’.
‘‘This was astrong trend beforeCovid­19
and has since accelerated. In the case of
northeastChristchurch andthe area
immediately north,wehavebranchesat
Eastgate, Kaiapoi, Rangiora,and we
expect to reopen Papanui laterthis year.
‘‘In thiscontext, we are proposingto
closeKaiapoi, where over­the­counter
transactions havedropped by 45% since
the first Covid­19lockdown.’’
Whilereduced opening hours may be a
factor in thisdecline, Mr McLean believes
the mainreason is most customersare
simply choosingtobank online.
But he acknowledged internet banking
‘‘is not easier foreveryone’’.
Westpac is working on solutions for
organisationsneedingtochange
signatories.
‘‘In the meantime, these customerswill
unfortunatelyneed to travel to another
branch,’’MrMcLeansaid.
The feasibilityofupgrading the ATM at
Kaiapoi’s Countdownsupermarket is
being investigated,and Westpac is working
with SeniorNettoassist with the transition
to digitalbanking, he said.
Residents concerned about nature of resthome plans
From Page 5
Mr Huismansays not asingle
property owner he had spoken
to supportedthe application.
‘‘We first learnt of the
developer’s plans when the
resourceconsent and acouncil
coverletter arrived in our
mailboxesacoupleofweeks
ago, and it’s only after askingfor
more information from the
council’s planning team that
we’vebeen able to understand
just how imposing and
unsuitable the planned
development is.
‘‘My wife and Iare not against
the development itself.We
bought our home knowingthe
land would be developed.
‘‘However, we expected —
quitereasonably in my view —
that it wouldbeafairly standard
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NEWS
The North Canterbury News, May 27, 2021
7
All amatter of luck for Rangiora High School
By ABIGAIL CHESSUM
With luck on its side, Rangiora
High School took the runner­up
trophy in the Canterbury
regional section of the recent
national performing arts
competition, ShowQuest.
The school chose ‘‘Luck’’ as
its theme. More than 86
students took part, practising
anywhere from four to 10 hours
aweek outside school hours.
Schools that enter must
deliver amessage or theme
through the language of dance,
drama, music, art, culture and
technology.
Up to 100 students can be
involved, encouraging asense
of community within the school,
as well as creating room for
students to become involved in
leadership positions.
‘‘Regardless of where you
finish in this competition, it
provides areally valuable
experience for our school
community,’’’ says Keith
Anderson, an overseeing
teacher who has seen Rangiora
place in many ShowQuests.
‘‘It enables adiverse number
of people to work on something
really worthwhile.’’
Luck was explored in four
sections —good luck, bad luck,
superstitions, and the luck of
being in New Zealand.
Students created anineminute
dance spectacle that
also took awards for best use of
costumes, best props, and best
backdrop.
Rangiora High School has
competed in the contest for
many years, alongside other
fierce competitors such as
Burnside High School, which
won, and Cashmere High
School, which finished third.
Student leader and choreographer
Ella Spark said it was a
cool experience for everyone.
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Praise for district's
social recovery
By DAVID HILL
Waimakariri’s socialrecovery is faring
better than expected.
Cr Philip Redmond, speaking after last
week’s meeting of theWaimakaririDistrict
Council community and recreation
committee meeting, whichhechairs, said
the community was well supported.
The committeewas presentedwith a
Covid­19 social recovery update report—
one of three reports presentedtothe
meeting by community team manager
TessaSturley.
‘‘My conclusion is thatwedohaveasafe,
well­connected community in
Waimakariri,’’ Cr Redmond said.
‘‘It’s quite amazingwhen you see
everything thatgoes on. We just touched
the surface as there are so manythings
happening,soit’s not all doomand gloom.
‘‘Thecommunity team is doingagreat
job andall the thingsthey do help to make
the community thatmuch better.’’
The socialrecoveryupdate report
followed the presentationofaCovid­19
recoveryupdatebyrecovery manager
SimonHart to the full council meeting
earlier this month.
In his update, Mr Hart said retail
spending in the Waimakariri District
increasedby1.3 percent in 2020, despite
the lockdown, and unemploymentwas just
3.1%.
But he acknowledged the statistics did
not always reveal the full picture of how
families were faring.
Cr Redmond said the community team
has been networkingwith the various
social agencies in the district to ensure
support is available for those who needit.
‘‘Theimpression is that the community
Cycleway nears completion
By DAVID HILL
The new Kaiapoi cycleway is set to be
finallycompleted.
Work is under way on the final section
of the Christchurch to Kaiapoi cycleway,
afterthe WaimakaririDistrictCouncil
decided to review the route lastyear in
response to residents’ concerns.
‘‘It’s very exciting to see the completion
of the cycleway looming,’’ Kaiapoi­
Tuahiwi CommunityBoard chairwoman
ChrisGreengrass says.
‘‘While it has been along and arduous
task for boththe board and the residents
of Peraki and Willockstreets,the board
appreciates the workcouncil staff have
done to try to mitigate fearsthe residents
aired.
‘‘However, the boardwas elected to
represent and make harddecisions
beneficial to Kaiapoiand we believe, as
the resultofthe many meetings held,this
is the safest route and will benefit
Kaiapoi.’’
Kaiapoi PromotionsAssociation
chairman Martin Pinkham saysthe
cycleway is provingtobeasuccessin
bringing cyclists out fromChristchurch.
is in quite goodheart. Unemployment is
low and with the amount of groups
available to help, the mind boggles.
‘‘Social isolation is definitely abig topic
and it’s one areawhere we can help.’’
InitiativessuchasFoodSecure North
Canterbury,the community team’s
neighbourhood barbecues, andthe recent
‘‘tradie breakfast’’are just some examples
of the support available, Cr Redmond says.
Food Secure NorthCanterbury is a
collaboration between variousagencies,
including Satisfy Food Rescue, Social
Services Waimakariri, and the Hurunui
and Waimakariri district councils.
Funding of $690,000 was received from
the Ministry of SocialDevelopmentlast
year towards the foodsecurity initiative,
while the Waimakariri DistrictCouncil
has helped with the employment of staff to
facilitatethe project.
Acommunity hub in Kaiapoiisalso
being consideredaspart of the 2021/31
Long Term Plan, whichwouldinclude a
base for Food Secure NorthCanterbury.
About 500 people attendedeight
barbecues run by the community team
between Decemberand March,which
were ‘‘very successful’’, says Cr Redmond,
who spenttime cooking sausages.
‘‘It’sagreat way for people to connect
with theirneighboursand otherresidents
and, from what the staff said, there were
new connectionsfor peopleliving in the
same neighbourhood who didn’tknow
each other.
‘‘So it’s agreat way of overcoming social
isolation.’’
The tradie breakfastwas agood way to
spread the wordabout whatsupport
services are available, and it is believed
some workers have soughthelp as aresult.
He saysitisessential there is asafe
route for cyclists intoKaiapoi’s town
centre and to link with the Passchendaele
Pathway between Kaiapoi and Rangiora.
‘‘Ican’t believethe number of people
using thatcycleway in the weekends. It’s
amazing.
‘‘It has taken awee while to work with
residents and Ithinkthe people in the
street didn’t quite understand whatwas
being proposed.
‘‘So many cyclists and pedestrians use
Peraki Street anyway, including students
at St Patrick’sand Kaiapoi Borough
Schools, so we had to do something.’’
The success of redeveloping
Christchurch streets into slowroads and
shared pathways shows how well it can
work, Mr Pinkham says.
Councilstaff expect the worktobe
completed by the end of June.
Anew raisedplatform at the northern
end of Peraki Streethas been installed,
while work continues to upgrade the
intersections of Perakiand Fuller streets,
and Vickeryand Isaac Wilson streets. A
platformisalso being installed outsideSt
Patrick’s School, and PerakiStreet is
expected to reopen to traffic this week.
Feedback sought on paua fishery
FisheriesNew Zealand is seeking
public feedbackonproposalstoreopen
the region’s coastline to paua fishing.
FisheriesNew Zealand’smanagerfor
inshore Fisheries South, Allen Frazer,
says shellfishand seaweedclosures
were introduced after the2016 Kaikoura
quakes, whichcaused seabedupliftthat
affected the popular paua fishery.
It was the first time authorities closed
afishery as aresult of an earthquake.
Researchhas since shownanoverall
increase in adult and juvenile paua
since the fishery was closed. The
Kaikoura Marine Guardians has
recommended options to reopenthe
pauafishery later thisyear.
Moreinformation on the
recommendations and how to have asay
can be found online at mpi.govt.nz/
consultations/proposal­to­reopen­thekaikoura­marine­area­to­paua­fishing.
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their vehiclesare fittedwith this
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features suchaslane departure
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Ohoka amateur driver Andrew
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The win came afterthe two finalraces
in the competition during the Rangiora
Harness RacingClub’s annual PinkTie/
Ribbon Race Day supporting the New
Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation, and
earlier heats in the North Island.
Andrew said it was exciting to win the
championship andacareer highlight of
his involvementinthe New Zealand
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‘‘Inharnessracing, my best mate is
MattPurvis, atrainer at Woodend
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Pink was the colourofthe day at the
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supporting the Breast Cancer
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pink outfits or ties and taking part in the
on­coursebest­dressed competitions
organisedbyJune Youngman.
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members, Mel Higgins and her husband
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Flood works to begin soon
By DAVIDHILL
The Waimakariri District Council is
hopeful Kaiapoi’s ‘‘shovelready’’project
will finally start next month.
The designisnearly complete, consent
applications have been lodged and
contractorshave been shortlisted as part
of an $18 millionproject to reduce
floodinginthe town.
Afterabig flood in 2014, the council
developed aplan for pump stations and
otherstormwater infrastructure in
central Kaiapoi to improve drainage and
reduce theimpact of flooding.
The government’s ‘‘shovelready’’
funding of $9m,approved last year,
allowed the council to get on and completethe
projectsooner thanplanned.
The council is contributingthe other
$9m towardsthe project.
Sincefunding was awarded in August,
council staff have been designing the
system, securing accesstoconstructthe
Pretty in pink
... Many
racegoers
supported the
New Zealand
Breast Cancer
Foundation
fundraiser
during the
Rangiora
Harness
Racing Club’s
Pink Tie/
Ribbon Race
Day at
Rangiora
Raceway last
Sunday by
wearing pink.
pumping station pipelines, and are now
at the point wherethey are looking to
reviewand appoint contractors.
Programme manager Harriette Davies
says this is an exciting step before
construction begins.
‘‘We’ve done alot of prepwork up to
this point.Itis amajor construction
project, so closer to constructionstarting,
we’re goingtohold street meetings so
neighbours knowwhat to expect, and
work through the logistics of parking and
access, and how this really important
project for Kaiapoi will work whenit
beginstorain.’’
Construction is scheduled to start in
late June, and neighbouring residents
will be advised. The installationofnew
pumpingstations, large diameter
pipelines, and otherstormwater
infrastructure in central and rural
Kaiapoiwill startinAugustor
September, withoverall construction
taking aboutayear.

EARLY CHILDHOOD
The North Canterbury News, May 27, 2021
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Playcentre afun place for youngsters
Waiau Playcentre is afun
place for young families.
The new centre is a
purpose­built facility
constructed afterthe
November2016 earthquake,
which completely
destroyed the previous
Waiau Playcentre
building.
‘‘From such ahorrible
event, the amazing
community came
together,and with other
support we wereable to
rebuild afantastic facility
for our tamariki,’’Waiau
Playcentre spokeswoman
Debby Galletly says.
She says the benefits of
joining aplaycentre
include meetinglikeminded
people in a
community­focused
environment.
Parent involvement in
their children’s learning
and development,a
chance for the parents
and otherwhanauto
observetheir child’s
behaviour and interactions
within the playcentre
environmentare
alsoimportant, she says.
Playcentres are parentled,with
activitiesbeing
play­based, and it ‘‘isas
muchfor the parentsasit
is for the tamariki’’.
It’sagreatopportunity
for children to be in an
environmentwith others
their own age.
‘‘Weoffer lots of
support in our new
building,lots of playbased
activities on site
and we loveusing our
wider community to go on
excursions, such as to the
Waiau Community Pool,
visiting the Waiau
Volunteer Fire Brigade,
Waiau School, and visits
to the villagegreen for a
playinthe playground
and apicnic,’’ she says.
‘‘Wealso haveavery
popularsandpit.
‘‘Wehave agreat sense
of community and always
strive to gettoknow new
whanau in the area.
‘‘And, being in arural
environment, the support
for each other is great
and motivates us to get off
farm.’’
The playcentre is open
on Wednesdays and
Fridays, 9am to 12pm.
Fancydress ... Childrenenjoy gettingdressed up at Waiau
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Future firefighters ... Far left, children at
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Covid-19 and quakes keep B.G
Beaven Builders busy in Kaikoura
The building boom is keeping
established building company BG
Beaven busy in Kaikoura.
The company extended its
Rotherham-based building services
into the seaside resort in 2019.
Its three Kaikoura-based builders
and company proprietor Barney
Beaven are being kept busy thanks
to the Covid-19 pandemic that has
seen people spending their money at
home on new homes, extensions and
alternations.
‘‘Their money is no good in the bank
because of the low interest rate, so
they are investing it in property.
‘‘There is also alot of people in
Kaikoura and North Canterburystill
doing earthquake repairs which we
help out with,’’ Barney says.
While BGBeaven is the main
contractor on jobs, Barney says he
sub-contracts jobs such as drainage
and electrical work to local firms
where possible.
BGBeaven is also registered with
Service Resources, and gains alot of
Government agency work through
the company.
The company is working on an office
block for Kiwi Rail off Beach Road in
Kaikoura.
The building has been leased out
for many years, but has now been
converted into three offices and
ameeting room. Six metres has
been added to it for awet area for
accessible showers, toilets and
lockers for men and women.
The block firstly had to be engineered
to 67 percent of the seismic
building code,
Barney
explains.
Meanwhile, B G
Beaven retains
its Rotherham
base, from
which it
has been
providing
services
throughout
North
Canterbury
for more than
40 years.
Barney and Wendy
remain the foundation
Outdoor
Living
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The company has come along way
since Barney began building woolsheds
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The work now extends far beyond
farmbuildings, with the company
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weatherboards to building $2 million
architecturally designed
homes.
BGBeaven can get
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16 The North Canterbury News, May 27, 2021
Second careers expo draws abig crowd
By DAVID HILL
North Canterbury’s second youth
careersexpo drew nearly2000
people.
Nearly 80 stall­holders took
part in the second North
CanterburyYouth Futures
careersexpo at Rangiora High
School last week.
Rangiora HighSchool
principal Karen Stewartsaid she
was thrilled with the turnout,
with numbers exceeding the first
expo, in 2019.
‘‘We’rereallypleasedwith the
numbers—over 400 people came
throughinthe first hour.
‘‘It’s abouthelping our young
people to see the range of jobs
available in North Canterbury
and it’sabout bringing providers
into our communityrather than
expecting young people to find
out for themselves.
‘‘The beauty of this expo is that
young people are comingwith
their parents and whanau
members, and those conversationscan
continueathome.’’
The event provided youth
council co­chairEllieTizzard
with the chance to gather
information as she begins work to
prepare ayouth employment
initiative, supported by
Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey.
‘‘One of the biggestproblems
for young peopleisgetting
experience,somyidea is to
engageboth employers and
schools to see what we can do so
they can gain experience for
futureemployers.’’
The expogave employers and
tertiary educationproviders the
chancetopromote theirsectors.
Some stall­holders provided
live demonstrations,including
Vogue BarbershopinKaiapoi
offeringhair cuts, and Mid­
Canterbury rural training provider
AgriTraining brought along
Matilda the mechanical cow.
The expoisajoint initiative
between Rangiora and Kaiapoi
high schools, the Ministry of
SocialDevelopment,
Connected.govt.nz, the Ministry
of Education, Comcol North
Canterbury and the Waimakariri
DistrictCouncil.
Broadcasting ... Compass FM station manager Kerry Treymane
promotes the joys of aradio career.
Dairycareers... DairyWomen’s Network membersKimberley Ryan, left, of Rotherham, near Culverden, Chelsea
Smith, of Christchurch, Jo Jagger and KatieSmith, both of Fernside, nearRangiora,were out in force to promote
the dairy sector.
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Health careers ... Nursingstudent Amy Lidget, left,
joined with Waitaha Primary Health health promoters
and practice support navigators Sarah Saunders and
Brenna Russell in promoting careers in the health sector.
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AND ALL IT HAS TO OFFER
Hanmer Springs is
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and adventures
beyondthe village
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There is something to entertain everyone
in and out of the environs of the alpine
village, which is an easy drive
from Christchurch.
It provides the base for
those keen to explore
the network of tracks
and other attractions
in the Hanmer Forest
Park, Conical Hill, the
St James Conservation
Reserve, Molesworth
Station and awhole array
of snow sports on the nearby
skifield.
There is fishing, hunting, jetboating,
bungy jumping, rafting, mountain biking
and hiking trails, afirst class golf course,
and amini golf complex for the whole
family to enjoy.
And while the adventurous tackle these
challenges, there is plenty of vibrant
boutique shopping, and
world class cafes
and restaurants to
enjoy.
Those who
prefer rest and
relaxation can
make their way
to the jewel in
the crown of the
alpine village, —the award
winning Hanmer Springs
Thermal Pools and Spa.
The stunning complex with
its backdrop of mountains
and forest, offers natural
thermal pools, massage
pools and masses of fun in the
family friendly area complete with a
water playground, hydroslides and New
Zealand’s only Superbowl aquatic thrill
ride.
There is also boutique health and beauty
outlets, and arange of facilities available
to cater for conferences, and functions,
While many of the attractions can be
enjoyed on aday trip, there is awide
variety of accommodation for those
wanting to stay longer, including camping
grounds, motels, apartments and
boutique, and hotel accommodation.
The Hanmer Springs ISite Visitor Centre
in Amuri Avenue is centrally located, and
can help visitors with any queries and
help them find their way around the town
and to its many attractions.
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18 The North Canterbury News, May 27, 2021
Youth activities prove popular
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Barbecues and inflatable
obstaclesproved ahit during
Youth Week in the Hurunui
District.
The barbecues,along with
music and hang­outs at local
schools,built anticipation for the
mainYouthWeek eventatthe
Amuri Area School on Saturday,
May 15.
AKiORahi competition,an
inflatable obstacle course,
movies, and music,entertained
youth.
Managingtheseeventswere
the Hurunui District Council’s
youth development coordinators
WardShearman and
Rebecca Pugh.
“Throughout the week we
connected with more than 400
youth in the district, which was
awesome,’’Ward said.
‘‘Itwas so great seeing
membersofthe Hurunui Youth
Programme (HYP)worktogether
to put on these eventsfor their
peers. They worked so well as a
team.”
He said the HurunuiYouth
Council and HYP played a
massivepart in planning Youth
Week, comingupwith ways to
engage and connect with young
people, and volunteering their
timetolead the activities.
“Theyouthhad an absolute
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themselves. Therewere kids
fromall overthe district working
togetherinteams and getting to
knoweach other,which was so
Good effort ... Youngsters celebrate after winning agame of Ki ORahi.
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Youth Week ran from May 10
to May 15, with funding provided
fromAra Taiohi, and food from
SatisfyFood Rescue.
“We are so gratefulfor all the
support we received. The
schools were so accommodating
and inviting, and our funding
and food supplywas massivefor
the success of the week.”
Wardsaid parents were a
great help. As well as
supervising,they also made the
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everyone.
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to seeingwhat can be achieved at
the next one.
“Thisiswhat it’s all about,
seeing youngpeople connectand
enjoythemselves. It’s great being
apart of that.”
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the HurunuiDistrict
Council.
The seatbecame vacant
when Cr Lynda Murchison
resignedlastmonth to
pursue professional
opportunities.
It is arecord number of
candidates standing for a
council seat.
MayorMarie Black says it
reflects the high level of
engagement individuals
haveintheir community.
“It’s very exciting to see
this,and the best thing is
that all four candidates
bring different experience
and strengths.”
Mrs Black says there will
be opportunities to meet
and learn about the four
candidates shortly.
“We are veryluckyasa
community to have such a
high calibre of candidates
contesting this by­election.
‘‘It’s encouraging to know
that the West Wardand the
wider council will be in
very goodhands, regardless
of who winsthe seat.”
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Organic vineyard
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North Canterbury’s Greystone
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prizes at the 2021 Organic Wine
Awards.
Greystone’s 2019
Chardonnay was named the
champion chardonnay and
Greystone’s 2018 Syrah the
champion syrah.
The vineyard’s win follows it
being named as the
Sustainable Winery of the Year
in the 2020 awards.
Greystone’s winemaker, Dom
Maxwell, says the wins
acknowledge the efforts of the
team and their dedication to
organics.
It is part of their determination
to thrive, he says. ‘‘We’re
getting better each year as we
improve our understanding of
the land and vineyard.
‘‘It has taken years of hard
work to get to where it is
today,’’ he says.
The Aotearoa Organic Wine
Awards are not like other wine
awards. There are no paid
sponsors, no award ceremonies
and no entry fees.
The only requirement is that
the wine is produced from
certified organic grapes.
The entries are blind­tasted
by up to 20 judges, who are 100
percent independent and have
no business interest in any
competing vineyard.
Dom says North Canterbury
❛It’s awesometosee
two small vineyards
from NorthCanterbury
scoop nearly threequarters
of the national
awards.❜
—Dom Maxwell
took five of the eight varietal
trophies on offer this year, with
Terrace Edge winning
champion riesling, champion
pinot gris and champion rose.
‘‘It’s awesome to see two
small vineyards from North
Canterbury scoop nearly threequarters
of the national
awards.
‘‘We’re not sure everyone
appreciates the attention to
detail that goes into making
organic wine and the benefits
to our environment.’’
Terrace Edge also picked up
the Riedel Vineyard of the
Year Award for the second
time.
Dom says the region’s strong
showing should make
Cantabrians sit up and take
notice.
‘‘North Canterbury is still
one of the best kept secrets as
far as New Zealand wine goes.’’
Greystone winemakerDom Maxwell ... ‘‘We’re getting better eachyear
as we improve our understanding of the land and vineyard.’’ PHOTO:SUPPLIED
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walks
at park
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Matariki will be celebrated
in Waimakariri’s Tuhaitara
Coastal Park this July with
two guided night walks.
In New Zealand,
Matariki is celebrated from
June 19 to July 11. It marks
the start of the Maori New
Year and is signified by the
Matariki cluster of stars
reappearing in the night
sky.
The free walks will begin
from the park office, at 1
Woodend Beach Road, on
Tuesday, July 14, and
Thursday, July 16. Both
walks will start at 5pm,
finishing at 6.45pm.
Park ranger Meredith
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need to dress warmly, wear
appropriate footwear for
uneven terrain, including
the beach, and bring a
torch or head lamp.
Spaces are limited so
bookings are essential.
They can be made by
contacting Meredith at the
park on (03) 313 1768 or
0204 126 1067 from 8am
until 2.30pm Monday to
Friday.
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The North Canterbury News, May 27, 2021
23
Ateam of Average Joes pull off the big one
By SHELLEY TOPP
Agroup of mainlyIrish friends
calling themselvesthe Average Joes
won the $1000 Trophy Pull at the
Sefton Tug Of War last Sunday.
The Average Joeswere hot
favourites to win the event at Sefton
School aftersuccess in earlier
years.
Team captain Mike Mullery
attributed their success to Guiness,
the famous Irishstout whichisa
favourite tipple within the group.
Mike said the friends,which
include some Kiwis and a
Scotswoman, decided to call
themselves the Average Joes
because theydidn’tthink they were
very good.
‘‘We didn’t know we were goingto
be goodand we are still pretty
average, to be fair,’’hesaid.
Tug of war events are popularin
Ireland and, although some of the
Irishteam membersare now based
in Christchurch, others travelled
from Aucklandand Dunedin for
Sunday’s event.
‘‘We loveit,’’ Mikesaid.‘‘It is a
good day out and we enjoy it.’’
The other bigtrophyonthe day,
the $1000 Mixed Pull,was won by
the Snap Fitnessteam, with
Tuahiwi Tuturu winning the Year
7/8 School Pull and Tuahiwi
Manawa Titi winning the Year 5/6
School Pull.
The day is SeftonSchool’s big
annual fundraiser.
Colourful oldies ... Members of the Very Old Farts team hold their organiser, Barb Sherriff, in between heats at the the annual Sefton Tug of
War last Sunday.
PHOTOS: SHELLEY TOPP
Busy role ... ChrisRowe, of Sefton,
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Cheered on ... The
Amberley Anchors get
some encouragement
from the crowd during
one of their pulls.
Working hard ... Dameyn Brunt, of Sefton, a
member of the Grownups team, gives his all.
Honest work ... Members of the Truthful Trevs dig deep.
Competition favourites ... The in­form Average Joes compete.
Hot chip
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From left,
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School work ...
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BULL SALES
The North Canterbury News, May 27, 2021
25
Combined bull sale awin for all involved
By DAVID HILL
Bulls being run out the back of
Oxford will go under the
hammer next month.
The Beechwood and Richon
Hereford studs are once again
joining forces with the
Woodburn Speckle Park/
Hereford stud for acombined
sale at Balcairn, near
Amberley, on Thursday, June
10.
Beechwood and Richon stud
cattle are run together at Rob
and Julie Stokes’ Lees Valley
property, with the young bulls
being grazed at Balcairn ahead
of the sale.
The Stokes family will have
33 Richon Hereford bulls on
sale, along with afew cows.
‘‘This is our third annual sale
for 2­year­old bulls and it’s
been working well,’’ Mr Stokes
says.
‘‘Having asale with likeminded
people makes alot of
sense and you get more people
on the day with bigger numbers
of stock.
‘‘We’re pretty optimistic,’’ he
says.
‘‘We’ve had adry summer, but
we had good rainfalls early on
in the season and the cattle
have travelled pretty well.
‘‘The schedule is back abit,
but overall it’s pretty positive
looking ahead for next season,
and the sheep have been doing
well.’’
Running the bulls together at
the Lees Valley high country
property provided the ideal
environment to produce stud
❛This is our third
annual salefor 2­yearold
bulls and it’s been
workingwell.❜
—Rob Stokes
bulls under commercial
conditions.
Rob and Mary Ann Burrows
will have 22 Beechwood
Hereford bulls in the sale, with
several sired by Grassmere
Gallant 244, which they
purchased for $60,000 three
years ago.
‘‘We are very pleased with his
sons. We’re keeping one and
selling agood few,’’ Mr Burrows
says.
‘‘He’s apretty special bull.
Four studs have used him and
he’s got alot of progeny, with
120 progeny analysed.’’
The Burrows had success
earlier this month, selling a
bull, Beechwood Jolly Jack 133,
for $11,000 at the New Zealand
Herefords National Seed Stock
Sale in Palmerston North.
Helen and Tim Molloy will
have one pure bred Speckle
Park bull and six ‘‘7/8’’ Speckle
Park bulls, crossed with
Hereford cattle, from their
Woodburn stud.
‘‘They (Speckle Park) go
really well. They breed well
over other beef breeds and alot
of people are targeting them in
the dairy industry because of
Fine specimen ... Beechwood Jupiter 52 is expected to fetch agood price from Lot 3atthe Beechwood/
Richon/Woodburn 2­year­old Bull Sale near Amberley on June 10.
PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
the colour markings, so they’re
not putting them back in the
herd by mistake,’’ Mrs Molloy
says.
The Molloys imported
Speckle Park embryos and have
been gradually building their
Speckle Park stud up from a
Hereford base.
‘‘We are still small, but we are
slowly getting there.’’
Helen is particularly excited
about her bull in lot 2, which is
‘‘a good home­bred bull’’.
Speckle Park calves tend to
have alow birth weight but are
fast growing, and lot 2has ‘‘a
great carcass and is awellrounded
bull’’.
Crossbred ... Woodburn stud will haveSpeckle Park­Hereford­cross bulls
on sale.
For sale
Hereford bulls
Speckle park bulls
M/A Commercial cows
45
Lots
GrassmereGallant 244
THURSDAY, 10TH JUNE 2021
11:00AM
77 Maskells Rd,Amberley
ROB &JULIE STOKES
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Ph: 03 314 8251
M: 0277 571 673
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RD 1, OXFORD 7495
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BULL SALES
26 The North Canterbury News, May 27, 2021
Lot 2... The Murray family of Clarence Valley is expecting big things of their Hereford
bulls at their combined on­farm bull sale.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Plenty of interest expected
By DAVID HILL
Alarge crowd is expected at the
ClarenceValley bull sale next month.
The combined Matariki Hereford and
Woodbank Angus on­farm bull salewill
be heldnear Kaikoura on Tuesday, June
22. It is expected to attract buyers from
across the SouthIsland,while bidding is
also available onlineonBIDR.
Matariki Herefords stud owner James
Murray says his stud willhave 64 bulls
on sale, while he expectshis cousins,
John and Ben Murray,will also have
around 60 bulls on offer from their
Woodbank Angus stud.
‘‘We havegoodbulls spread right
through the catalogue. We’re pleased
with the type and how they’ve come
through the dry conditions,’’ James says.
His son,Jack, is responsible for the
day­to­dayrunning of the stud, which
comprises 600 stud cows on the
1400­hectare propertyatClarence,
combined with ablock at Ward.
The Matariki Herefords stud was
established in 1953 by James’ father.
Last year’s bull sale got offtoaflying
startwith the firstlot selling for the day’s
top price of $42,000toGlenbrae
HerefordsinHawke’s Bay.
The Murrayfamily has been farming
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grandfather bought Woodbank farmin
1900.The farm was laterdivided after
WorldWar 2, with his uncle takingover
Woodbank farm and his father establishing
the Matariki stud. The Matariki
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June22. Abull walk is beingheld
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are available by arrangement.
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Strong linesoffered
The progeny of a$60,000 bull will go
under the hammer next month.
Bulls sired by Hereford bull
Grassmere Gallant 244, which sold for
$60,000 three years ago, will feature at
the combined Grassmere, Riverlands J
and Capethorne on­farm bull sale being
held near Cheviot on Thursday, June 10.
Capethorne Polled Herefords stud
owner Greg Chamberlain says he has 15
Hereford bulls on sale, including sons of
Gallant, which was sold to fellow North
Canterbury stud, Beechwood Herefords,
at the 2018 combined on­farm sale.
The young bulls were sired by
artificial insemination.
‘‘This year’s group of 15 sale bulls are
one of the best lines we have offered for
sale, despite the trying conditions they
have had to deal with, so it will be
interesting to see how they go.
‘‘Another new sire is Koanui Captain
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‘‘We have had afew changes here on
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have taken over the lease of 300 hectares
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The Chamberlains have combined
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several years.
Bulls will be displayed in the pens
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fence to be built, who will build the
fence, the estimated total cost, how
materials are to be purchased, and the
starting date for work.
The neighbour must also be advised
that they have 21 days to object to any
aspect of the proposal and make any
counter proposals.
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liability, they must inform you within 21
days the reason why and also supply the
name and address of whoever they
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must be kept.
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communication within 21 days from
then, they will be deemed to have agreed
to the proposals and will have to share
the cost.
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29
Sisters maintain ties with the family farm
By DAVID HILL
Two North Canterbury­basedsistershave
found anovel wayofstaying connected
withtheirfamily farm.
Farmsuccession planning can be a
challengefor many families, but Sophie
and Lucy Macdonald have found an
innovative way of beingpartofthe family
farm, Middlehurst Station,launching
Middlehurst Delivered latelast year.
‘‘It’sthat wholething aroundfarm
successionand talkingaboutit. We’ve
talked aboutitsince we were at school,’’
Lucysays.
The venture allows thesisterstobea
partofthe family business, marketingand
selling100 percent Merinolamb
produced on thefamily farm.
‘‘Weknewtherewas room for
everybodytobepartofthe Middlehurst
brand andwewereverypassionate about
the product, so we wanted to be ableto
showcase thattoeveryday New
Zealandersand for themtoknow where
their food comes from,’’Sophie says.
‘‘Knowing whereyour foodcomes from
is veryimportant to peopletoday.’’
Abusinessplan wasdeveloped during
the Covid­19 lockdownand thenew
venture launchedinNovember.
Middlehurst Delivered sells 100%
Merinomeat packs, with ahalf sheep or a
whole sheepcut into‘‘modern and
versatilecuts’’ by HarrisMeats, of
Cheviot.
The meatisthendispatched by Sophie
and Lucy direct to consumers.
Lucysaysthe support has been
amazing.‘‘It’s beensoawesome to see
thatlocalsupport.
‘‘People are loving that new concept
and learning whatyou candowithall the
differentparts of the animal.Wesend out
recipeswith the boxes andgivethemtips
on how to cookittoensure theyare
gettingthe best outofthe product.’’
Merino meatis‘‘a niche, high­end
product’’whichthe sisters arekeen to
share.
‘‘You’rebuyinganexperience of
opening thebox andseeing what’s in
thereand whatmeals youcan cook with
it.It’s all exciting andnew,’’ Sophie says.
Thesistershave added mincetotheir
offeringand haveother products in mind,
including possiblyaddingAngusmeat.
TheMacdonald family moved to
Middlehurst Station,atthe head of
AwatereValley in Marlborough in 1998.
Parents Willie and SusanMacdonald
continue to runthe 16,550hectarestation,
whilebrotherHenry runsafinishing
block at Cheviot and sister Skye is doing
aviticultureinternship.
Betweenthe two properties,the family
runs 11,000 Merinosheepand 1200Angus
cattle.
Thestation also has alodge,whichis
open to tourists.
Thesistersenjoyedlife growingupat
Middlehurst,ahigh country stationwhich
lies between550m and2500mabove sea
level, with thehomestead at 800m.
‘‘It was prettycool.Wegot some pretty
cool opportunities to get outonthe farm,’’
Sophieadds.
Thefour siblings completed their
schoolwork via correspondence, before
attending secondaryschool in
Christchurch, allowingfor plenty of time
on the farm.
‘‘Doing half aday of schoolwork and
then goingout on thefarm waspretty
cool, andseeing what mum and dad have
been abletoachieveisunreal,’’Sophie
Sister act ... Sophie and Lucy Macdonald are bringing Merino meat to New Zealand
families.
PHOTO:DANIELA AEBLI PHOTOGRAPHY
says. ‘‘And we alllove going back
and beingonthe farmwith our
families.’’
SophielivesinRangiorawith husband
Tim Johnson, apilotwith theNew
ZealandFlying Doctors Service, and
daughterRuby, aged 2.
LucylivesonafarmatWaipara with
her boyfriend,Willy Pears.
The sisters havetheir ownwebsite,
middlehurstdelivered.com.
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30 The North Canterbury News, May 27, 2021
Frog picture named champion image
Southern Bell Frog,animage takenbySue Titmuss, was
declared the champion image at the Rangiora Photographic
Society’s recent Natural Historycompetition.
JudgeMurray Cave also awarded it the Bgrade Best in
Grades title, and Bgradehonours, alongwith another photoby
Sue, called Dragonfly.
Results
Championoverall: Southern Bell Frog, by Sue Titmuss.
Best in grades
Agrade: Cicadaemerging,by CindySigna.
Bgrade: Southern BellFrog,by SueTitmuss.
Cgrade: Turdus Philomelos –SongThrush, by Gwenda
Johnson.
Honours
Agrade — Eristalis tenax–Hoverflyonanonion flower,by
Colleen Linnell; Cicada emerging,byCindy Signal; Marsh
Crake,byCindy Signal; Polistes chinensis (paperwasp) andnest,
by RosieCoster; Coenagrionidae –Damselfly,byKeith
Sycamore; Hemiphaga novaesseelandiae –Wood Pigeon,by
KeithSycamore; South Island Robin,byAlan McDougall;
Kotuku landing,byDominicStove; Cicada,byJohn Hoeben.
Bgrade: Fungi,by Martin Kircher; Dragonfly,bySue Titmuss;
Southern Bell Frog,bySue Titmuss; Mount CookButtercup,by
Ross Lawler.
CGrade: Turdus philomelos –Song Thrush,byGwenda Johnson;
Gymnopilusjunonius–Mushrooms,byPeter O’Dea.
Vines tackled
by workers
By DAVID HILL
Jobs have been created to help the
environment at Kaikoura.
The Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs is
funding nine locals to tackle invasive
vines such as old man’s beard and
banana passionfruit around selected
parts of the Kaikoura township over
the next eight weeks.
The opportunity arose when the
Kaikoura Vines Free Project Group,
the Kaikoura District Council and the
Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs came
together with the common goal of
providing employment while helping
the environment.
Environment Canterbury is
providing training and materials such
as poison gel.
The gel is painted on cleared trunks
to ensure the vines do not grow again.
The Kaikoura District Council is
supplying all the cutting equipment
and Innovative Waste Kaikoura has
offered administration support.
‘‘It’s great to be able to help people
getting employment through the
Mayor’s Taskforce For Jobs and in turn
having them help our environment and
our community. Everyone benefits,’’
Kaikoura Mayor Craig Mackle says.
The group started work on Monday,
May 10, at the bike pump track off
Scarborough Street.
They have now moved on to the area
around Takahanga, with permission
from Te Runanga oKaikoura.
Although the initial jobs are for
only eight weeks, it is hoped that
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North Canterbury News, May 27, 2021
5Star Service
31
Saracens finish as top qualifier
RUGBY
By LINDSAY KERR and
DAYLE SUTHERLAND
Atry two minutes into injury
time enabled Saracens to
rescuethe top qualifying spot
in the NorthCanterbury pool
of the combined country rugby
competitiononSaturday.
Saracens drew 24­all with
Oxford, leaving the side on the
same points as Kaiapoi, but
with apointsadvantage.
Meanwhile, Kaiapoi finished
the roundbybeating Hurunui
33­10 at home.
Saracens will travel to
Prebbleton for next Saturday’s
quarter final, and Kaiapoito
Springston.
Tightencounter
After Saracens’ impressive
victory the weekbeforeagainst
Glenmark­Cheviot,
expectations in the Rangiora
camp were high for arepeat
performance.
It did not eventuate and,
after adisappointing,
performance Saracens was
lucky to get up for adraw.
Playedinperfectconditions
at Southbrook Park,the super
reliableboot of Ricky Allin got
Saracens away to asolidstart
with two penalties.
Oxfordalso had its early
chances but could not convert
the advantage.
The first try came after25
minutes, when live­wire
Oxfordright winger Rhet
Moore stepped inside a
drifting Saracens defence and
fed the balltoNo. 8Jesse
Houston on the outside to
createanoverlap.
Ten minuteslater, Oxford
went further ahead witha
Dane Paton solo try after he
split the defence.
Beforethe break, Allin
kickedhis thirdpenalty, butit
was the Oxford players who
enjoyed theirorangesmore,
with a17­9lead.
It was only six minutes into
the second spell when Oxford
halfbackMatt Roberts scored
after scuttling around theopen
side of amaul.Roberts duly
converted his own try and the
lead looked ominous for
Saracens.
Strong defence ... Corey Simpson has the ball for Saracens.
The introduction of former
Spanish international Corey
Simpson into theSaracens
midfield 15 minutes from time
helped, and its attacking
efforts began to gain ground.
Two minutes from the end,
Josh Maynard crashed overfor
Saracens and,two minutes into
injury time,Braden Hislop was
ushered overinthe corner to
bringthe scores level. Allin’s
conversion attemptfor victory
was unsuccessful.
The Oxfordeffortwas led by
halfbackRoberts, who was
dangerous aroundrucks and
mauls, and successful when
taking over kicking duties.
JesseBowring, aformer
Saracens player, had auseful
game in the midfield.
While hit by injuries to key
players, Saracens’ performance
was still disappointing.
It was punished for ahigh
errorrate and the backs were
guilty of too muchstatic crossfield
running.
Scoreboard: Oxford 24 (Jesse
Houston,Matt Roberts, Dane
Paton tries. Roberts 3
conversions andapenalty)
drewwith Saracens 24 (Josh
Maynard,BradenHisloptries.
Ricky Allin 4penalties, 1
conversion).
Bonuspoint win
Kaiapoi earned its quarterfinal
spot withahard­earned
33­10 bonus­point victory over
Hurunui.
Hurunuidid the attackingin
the opening exchanges, but put
the firstpointsonthe board
after aKimeonReade
intercept.
The longer the gamewent,
the more the Kaiapoi unit
began to wear its opponents
down. Kaiapoi went to the
break at 21­3and then began to
use its bench.The side scored
two more tries before
Hurunui’s never­give­up
attitude was rewarded witha
Matt Hickey try in the closing
moments.
Scoreboard:(Kaiapoi 33,
KimeonReade, Paniamina
Tootoo, JoshMcKay 2, Jared
Gilmore tries.TaineJacobs­
Lawson5conversions) beat
Hurunui 10 (Matt Hickey try,
Digby Heardapenalty).
On therebound
Glenmark­Cheviot
rebounded from its
disappointing loss to Saracens
the week before, and outgunnedafast­improving
Woodend outfit 57­17.
Led for the firsttime by
AndrewHull,Glenmark­
Cheviot led 17­3atthe break,
but thoughts of arunaway
resultnever eventuated.
Woodend desperately stuck
PHOTO: LEONIEHANCOX
to its task, but found it difficult
to keep out the visitors’
attacking efforts.
Such was the Woodend
contribution to the game, the
finalscorelinewas not atrue
reflectionofthe match.
Scoreboard: Glenmark
Cheviot 57 (MattJensen, Mike
Keane, Ben OCarroll, Hayden
ODonnell,Jordie Gray2,Matt
Earl,Andrew Hull, Angus Gibb
tries. Brook Retallick 4and
Keane2conversions)beat
Woodend 17 (Jayden Stokes
try, Jordie Swaine atry,
penalty, 2conversions).
Winonclubday
Ashley rewarded its
supporters on ClubDay with a
hard­fought25­20 victory over
Ohoka.
Ashley arguably held much
of the possession and territory
and was rewarded early with a
try to Anthony Tavendale.
However, despite Ohoka
lacking possession, the visitors
were able to convert scoring
opportunitieswith tries to
ScottAllin and Caleb Parsons.
Afurther penalty to Scott
Allinhad Ohoka comfortably
ahead17­5.
Ashley hungonand struck
backwith atry to wing Matt
Couchonthe stroke of halftime.
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RUGBYSUB UNION DRAW
29 th May 2021
Luisetti SeedsCombined Div 1
Quarter Finals
Saracens VPrebbleton, 02:45 PM, Sbk1. Kaiapoi VSpringston,
02:45 PM,KaiOv.
CanterburyRugby Supporter ClubTrophy 9th-12th
Waihora VOxford, 02:45 PM, TT 1. West Melton VGlenmark
Cheviot,02:45 PM, Wmelt 1.
NCRSU Plate 13th-16th
Hampstead VOhoka, 02:45 PM, Hamp 1.Lincoln VAshley,
02:45 PM,Linc 1.
Plaque Section 17th -22nd
HurunuiVRolleston, 02:45PM, Cul1.RakaiaVWoodend, 02:45
PM, Rak1.
Ellesmere &North CanterburyDiv 2(Section A)
Ohoka VAmberley, 02:30 PM, Mand 1.Ashley VSaracens,
01:00 PM, LobLr1. Glenmark Cheviot VOxford, 01:00 PM, Omi
1. Woodend VHurunui, 01:00 PM, Wood 1. Kaikoura VKaiapoi
GOLDS,02:45 PM, Kaik.
CombinedColts (SectionA)
Hornby VAshley, 01:00 PM, Dent Oval. Glenmark Cheviot V
Lincoln,01:00 PM, Omi2.
Canstaff Womens Round Robin
Lincoln HoggetsVKaiapoiWomen’s, 02:45 PM,Lin uniF2.
1st XV RoundRobin
SelwynSchools 1st XV VRHS 1st XV,02:45 PM, LincHS.
Under 18
Hurunui VTimaru Boys HS2nd XV, 01:00 PM, Unallocated.
Southbridge/ Dunsandel Combined VRangiora 2nd XV, 01:00
PM, Foster 2. Hornby Vikings VKaiapoi, 01:00PM, Dent F1.Alps
VOxford, 01:15PM, Colleg 1.
Under 17 Girls TBA
Under 16
RHS Green VLincoln, 01:00 PM, RHS 2. MCRU Alps VRHS
Gold, 01:15PM, Hinds1.
Under 15
RHS Gold VOxford, 11:15AM, RHS 1. Woodend PegasusBay V
Hurunui, 12:15PM, Kai2.RangioraGreen BYE.
U12 -U13 -North CanterburyOnly
SectionA
Ashley VHurunui Blue, 10:30 AM, LobLr1. Amberley Black V
GlenmarkCheviot, 11:30 AM, Amb1.Saracens VOhoka Black,
11:30 AM, Sbk 2. Woodend VKaikoura Blue, 11:30 AM, Wood
2. Kaiapoi Gold VOxfordRed,11:30AM, KaiOv.
SectionB
Kaiapoi Blue VWoodend, 11:30 AM, Kai 1. Hurunui Black V
Oxford, 11:30 AM,Cul 1. SaracensVAshley, 11:30 AM,Sbk1.
Under 11
Ashley Blue VWoodend, 10:50AM, Lob 5a. Glenmark Cheviot V
SaracensRed,11:00 AM, Omi2b. Oxford VHurunui Black, 11:00
AM, Ox 4a. Ohoka Red VKaikoura, 11:00 AM, Mand 5.Kaiapoi
VOhokaBlack, 11:05AM, Kai 3. Saracens BlueVAshley Green,
11:05 AM,SBJnr6. Amberley Black BYE.
Under 10
Hurunui Black VAshley, 12:10 PM, Cul 2a. Amberley Black V
Kaiapoi, 12:10 PM,Amb 2a. Oxford VSaracensRed,12:10PM,
Ox 3a. Ohoka Red VWoodend, 12:10 PM, Mandj5a. Saracens
BlueVOhoka Black,12:10 PM, SBJnr6. Glenmark Cheviot BYE.
Under 9
Amberley BlackVHurunui Black, 09:55 AM, Amb 3a. Glenmark
Cheviot VAshley Blue, 10:00 AM, Omi2a. Kaiapoi BLUE V
Woodend, 10:00 AM, Kai 3.Ohoka Black VOhoka Red, 10:00
AM, Mandj4a. Saracens Blue V Kaiapoi GOLD, 10:00 AM,
SBJnr6.Kaikoura VOxford, 11:00AM, Omi 1. AshleyGreen BYE.
Under 8
Glenmark Cheviot VKaikoura, 11:05 AM, Omi 1b. Kaiapoi V
SaracensBlue,11:05AM, Kai 2b. Hurunui Black VAshley Blue,
11:05 AM, Cul3a. OhokaRed VAshley Green, 11:05AM, Mand
2A. Woodend VAmberley Black, 11:05 AM, WoodJ4a. Ohoka
BlackVOxford, 11:05AM, Mandj4b.Saracens RedBYE.
Under 7
Kaiapoi VAmberley Black, 10:00AM, Kai 2b. Glenmark Cheviot
Black VAshley Green, 11:05 AM, Omi 2c. Woodend Black V
Glenmark Cheviot Blue, 10:50 AM, Wood 3a. Ashley Blue V
Hurunui Black, 10:50 AM, LobLr3. Saracens Orange VOhoka,
10:50 AM, Sbk3a. Oxford VSaracens Blue, 10:50 AM, Ox 3a.
Ohoka BlackVSaracens Red, 10:50 AM,MandJr9.
Under 6
SectionA
Glenmark Cheviot Blue VGlenmark Cheviot Black, 10:00 AM,
Omi 1a. Woodend Black VKaiapoi BLUE, 10:00 AM, Wood 2a.
Woodend GreenVKaiapoiGOLD, 10:00AM, Wood 2b. Amberley
Black VHurunui Black, 10:00 AM, Amb 2a. Hurunui Blue V
Woodend White, 10:00AM, Cul5.
Section B
Kaiapoi WHITE VAshley Blue, 10:00 AM, Kai 2a. Saracens
Orange VAshley White, 10:00 AM, Sbk3a. Oxford RedVOhoka
Green, 10:00 AM, Ox 4a. Ashley Gold VSaracens Red, 10:00
AM, Lob 4a. Ohoka Red VAshley Green, 10:00 AM, Mandj6.
Ohoka BlackVSaracens Blue, 10:00 AM, Mandj7.
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32 The North Canterbury News, May 27, 2021
First division teams break losing streak
BothRangiora Hockey
Club’s Division 1teams
broke their losingstreaks
againstMarist last
weekendwith 2­1 wins.
It wasthe first winofthe
season for the Division1
women, and it came against
ateam sitting second on
the table,having lost only
one game so far.
Thiswin will give the
young and improving side
confidence for roundtwo,
which starts in June.
The Rangiora CBK
Division 1Men’steam
waited untilapenalty
cornerinthe dying minutes
of its game to snatchawellearned
and valuable win
overMaristMulisha, after
severalunsuccessful
weeks.
In the clashbetween
Rangiora’s two Midweek
Men’s teams,itwas the
underdog Allsorts which
played the better team
gameearly, matching the A
teamgoal­for­goal in the
first quarter. However,
despite the efforts of
Allsorts goal­keeper Daryl
Ball,the Ateam asserted
its dominanceasthe game
progressed, although the
Allsorts created enough
attacking chances and
defended gamely against
its top­of­the­table
opponents to feel
heartened,despite the 8­2
scoreline.
The Rangiora Hurunui
Hares returned to winning
HOCKEY
form in the Mid Week
Women’s Division 1grade,
with acomfortablewin
over HSOB/Burnside.
Hinemoa­Kaiapoi were too
strongfor the Rangiora
Hurunui Hawksinthe
Division 3derby.
Goals continue to be
hard to come by for the
Rangiora Colts and
Oddfellowsinthe Sunday
Men’s Championship.
RangioraKorimako and
Piwakawaka are scoring
goals in the Sunday
Women’s competitions —
just not as many as their
opponents.
In junior grades,all
three of Rangiora’sMini
Sticksteams put on good
performances, while the
Rogues, Rabbitsand Road
Runners all scored solid
wins in the Kiwi Sticks
competitions.
Results
Division1:Men: RangioraCBK
2(JohnSingle1,LachlanMiller
1) beatMaristMulisha 1.
Women: Rangiora CBK 2beat
Marist 1.
Sunday Super League
Premiership: Women:
Rangiora Korimako 2lost to
HSOB/BurnsideDevils 8.
Sunday Super League
Championship: Men:Rangiora
Colts0lost to Carlton Redcliffs
5. MVP:Rhys Severinson.
Rangiora Oddfellows 0lost to
Waikirikiri Toroas3.MVP:
GrahamBelcher. Women:
Rangiora Piwakawaka2(Eira
Moving upfield ... Erin Cook, left, and Logan Stevens in action for Rangiora Road Runners
in the side’s game against Harewood.
PHOTO:SUPPLIED
Beverley­Stone1,Janayha
Johnstone 1) lost to University
of Canterbury Inca 4. MVP:
Sharlene Bush.
MidWeek Open: Men:Rangiora
A8beat RangioraAllsorts 2.
Women: Rangiora Hurunui
Hares3(Rose Johnston 1, Lucy
Murray 1, Jan McDonald1)beat
HSOB/Burnside 0. MVP: Lisa
Cassidy. Rangiora Hurunui
Hawks 0lost to Hinemoa­
Kaiapoi 4.
Platinum Grades: Men:
Rangiora A3(Joshua Ball 1,
Sam Firth 1,Ricco Pepper­
Edwards1)beatCarlton
Redcliffs 2. MVP: HughSmith.
RangioraB1lost to Hornby
Dragons5.Women:RangioraA
0lost to Hornby 8. MVP: Tasi
Syddall. Rangiora B1drew
with Hornby Lynx 1.
Kwik Sticks 11­a­side grades:
Boys:RangioraRenegades 3
(Henry Webb1,Joshua Metzger
1, Rubin Carter 1) lost to
Medbury School Red10. MVP:
Jasiah Woods. Girls: Rangiora
Rascals1(CateAmbury 1) lost
toSouthern United3.MVP:
Sophie McKeever.
Kwik Sticks7­a­side grades:
Boys: RangioraRampage 3
(RileyGirdlestone,Jake Smith)
drewwith Southern United 3.
MVP:NiklasKane.Rangiora
Rangers 1(JoelPulley 1) lost to
Medbury School Blue 8. MVP:
Josh Godinet. Girls: Rangiora
Rebels0lost to Hinemoa­
Kaiapoi 3. MVP: Emma
Schaffer andDaniellePetrie.
RangioraRainbows 4(Angie
Mones­Cazon 3, RubyTaylor 1)
beatHarewood 1. MVP:
BrooklinGlass. Rangiora
Rubys0losttoHarewood 7.
MVP:Poppy Mattheou.
Kiwi Sticks grades: Boys:
RangioraRogues 5(Benji
Mones­Cazon 2, SethCann 1,
GlennFricker1,Sam Riley 1)
beat Medbury 0. MVP:Sam
Riley. Girls: Rangiora Rabbits
10 (Freya Clark 3, Catherine
McKellow 3, Emma McKellow
2, QuinceyHawes 2) beatSt
Andrews 0. MVP: Zarah Healey.
Girls: RangioraRaiders 1(Zara
Cartwright1)lost to Carlton
Redcliffs Seahawks 5. MVP:
Sienna Cox.Rangiora Road
Runners 5(Bella Cheery 2,
LoganStevenson1,Erin Cook1,
Neve Fantham1)beat
Harewood0.MVP: Neve
Fantham.
Mini Sticks grades: Boys:
Rangiora Roadsters 5(Harry
Pullar 5) beat MedburySchool
Red 3. MVP:Fletcher George.
Girls: RangioraRockets 7
(Aimee Dunlop 4, Shaylee
Eastmond 2,Vida Berry 1)beat
BurnsideMonkeys 4. MVP:
Hazel O’Steen. RangioraRock
Stars7(Anita Mones­Cazon 5,
Charlotte Hawes 1, Cleo
Halloway 1) beat Avon St
Michaels5.MVP:Ziggy Gould
Saracens
in draw
From Page 31
The second half belonged
to adefiant Ashley team,
with wing Matt Couch
grabbing his double and
Luke Gold chiming in to
level the scores.
The Duckmanton duo,
Luke and Josh, ensured
Ohoka’s advances were
stopped at the gates.
With the clock running
down,Ashley No. 8Matt
King crossed the line
from ascrum, only forthe
try to be disallowed. He
was rewarded moments
later with another
successful attempt from
the ensuing scrum to
hand Ashleythe lead and
what would be the matchwinning
try.
Ohoka’s Tobias Pulley
and Scott Allin both
fought gallantlywith
what were otherwise
limitedopportunities.
Scoreboard: Ashley 25
(Matt Couch 2tries,
Anthony Tavendale,
Luke Gold, Matt King
tries) beat Ohoka 20
(Scott Allin, Caleb
Parsonstries, Scott Allin
2conversions, 2
penalties).
Points after round 1:
Saracens 29, Kaiapoi29,
Glenmark Cheviot 23,
Oxford16, Ohoka 15,
Ashley13, Hurunui 10,
Woodend 4.
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The North Canterbury News, May 27, 2021
Public Notices
35
Families wanted ... Rebekah Kelly outside the first home being built by the Hurunui
Community Trust.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Family sought for exciting
new adventure in Waiau
By ROBYN BRISTOW
AWaiautrust is looking for afamily
keenonenjoying countrylifeand
joiningthe communitytohelpitgrow.
The Hurunui Community DevelopmentTrustisbuildinghouses
to create
affordableopportunities forfirsthome
buyers, usingashared­equityscheme.
The first home willbeworth about
$350,000. Applicantsmust be ableto
afford amortgage of 60 percent of the
purchase price.
Trust memberRebekahKellysays
the application processwill enablethe
board to selectafamily ready to livein
the small ruraltownshipand enjoy
whatithas to offeryoung families.
‘‘We’re lookingfor young families
who arereadytobeinvolvedin
community groups,have skillsthatwill
helpthe community’s businesses grow,
and whowillenjoythe country lifestyle
thatWaiauoffers,’’ she says.
Selling something?
Looking to buy? Need help?
Advertise it all in our popular
classified section!
To find outhow we canhelp you
- phone Amanda today!
03 313 2840 or email info@ncnews.co.nz
Rebekahsays the first four­bedroom,
two­bathroomhouse is scheduledfor
completionthis spring. Anyone
interested is welcome to getintouch for
aguided tourofWaiau.
‘‘It’sagreatplaceand we are happy
to showitoff to anyone interested in the
scheme. You willbeable to viewthe
build, see the schooland meetthe
locals.
‘‘The rightperson will fall in love
withthis littlepatch of paradise.’’
Applicantsmust haveNew Zealand
citizenship or permanentresidency, be
in full­time paidemployment and have
total householdearningsofmore than
$55,000 ayear before tax. They must
alsohave a$10,000deposit(including
KiwiSaver),and manageable personal
debtthatcan be paid back within five
years (notincluding studentloans).
Applications can be downloaded
fromwaiau.nz and mustbelodged
beforeJune11.
Plans to close well-known Rangiora cafe
Soda Cafe and Bar, one of Rangiora’s
most popular eateries, will close next
month.
OwnerLynda Cox saiddeciding to
closeher business has been the hardest
decision she has evermade.
Lyndahasn’t decided the closing date
yet, but said it will be abittersweet
moment.
‘‘I am so proud to say that,despite going
into this business as acomplete novice
five yearsago, successfully negotiating us
through aglobalpandemic, and more
recently battling through the on­going
challenges of two separate sets of
Hawarden celebrates club day with awin
Hanmer Aand Hawarden Aput on a
spectacular game during club day in
Hawarden on Saturday, withHawarden
snatchinga36­34 win.Both teamswent
goal­for­goal throughout the game.
Hanmer’s Ally Ruttonhad agreat game
in the circle, putting up somelong shots.
Hawarden’s defenceworked well,
making Hanmer’s shooters workfor every
goal,with many intercepts.
roadworks directly outside the cafe, the
business is doing well,’’ shesaid.
‘‘Fortunately, over the years we have
built avery loyal and supportive
customer base.’’
The decision has beenmade in the face
of uncertain timesaroundCovid­19,
increasing costs in hospitality, and also to
allow Lyndatoaddress ahealthissue.
She has not ruled out reopening in
other premises, or selling it.
Staff at the cafe in Kingsford Smith
Drive havebeen kept informed during
the decision process and Lynda will do
‘‘everything Ican to assist them’’.
NETBALL
Hawarden wingattack Emma Forester
pickedupalot ofloose balland backed
upher team­mates.
Hanmer’s mid­court players took some
awesome turnovers.
The Hawarden clubran fundraisersfor
breastcancer research,raising$480.
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
Upcoming Biosecurity Advisory
Group meeting
Canterbury’s four Biosecurity Advisory Groups
meet quarterly to discuss regional biosecurity
matters. The groups are asounding board for
issues arising within the community and provide
direct advice to Environment Canterbury’s
biosecurity programme.
Meetings are open tothe public, with time set
aside for public input.
The next Northern Group meeting is being
held on 1June 2021 between 3.00pm –
6.00pm.
Location: Amberley Bowls Club, 55 Douglas
Road, Amberley.
www.
ecan.govt.nz/biosecuritychampions or by
phoning uson0800 324 636.
Please contactEnvironment
Canterbury with anyqueries:
0800324 636
Kaiapoi Christadelphians
“The Key ofknowledge...” (Luke 11:52)
DOES GOD PLAY
FAIR?
Considering Worldaffairs from ahuman
perspective, and historically it often
appears that God is unfair. Isthis afair
assessment? Only the Bible can give an
accurate judgement,giving all facts and
motives.
All welcome -DVD presentation
Sunday May 30th, 7.00pm
Kaiapoi Community Centre, Sewell Street
Forinformation phone -03 352 5453
Website -bibletruthandprophecy
BOOK FAIR
Friday 28 and Saturday 29 May, 2021 at
St Bart’s Church Hall, 23 Cass St, Kaiapoi.
9:00am to 6:00pm Friday and
9:00am to 2:00pm Saturday.
Books $2.00 each or 6 books for $10.00.
Tea and coffee available.
Donations of good quality books, cds, dvds,
jigsaws are most welcome.Please no tapes.
Donated goods can be left at the Church Hall.
Contact Norman Clark 327 5552
or Ray Maw 327 6404.
This is an Anglican Parish of Kaiapoi Fundraiser towards
the maintenance of St Bartholomew’s Church and Hall.
BALCAIRN PUBLIC RANGIORA Promotions
Hall Society Incorporated,
Notice of Annual General
Meeting. Notice is hereby
AGM. Tuesday 8th June -
5:30pm Drinks /Nibbles -
6pm start. Rangiora RSA
given that the 11th annual Club. 2021 Nomination
general meeting of the form, agenda, financial
Society will be held at the report and 2020 minutes are
Balcairn Public Hall on available online at
Monday, 14th June 2021 at rangiorapromotions.co.nz.
7pm. Any member wishing Please RSVP to
to present a Notice of rangiorasecretary@gmail.com
Motion must do so in by 3June.
writing and deliver it to the
secretary at 406 Terrace
Road, Amberley RD 1,
7481, at least 14 days prior
Motorcycles
to the date of the AGM.
Order of Business: Guest SouthPacific Motorcycle
Speaker Terry Green, Services (Mandeville)
Balcairn Archives Society,
Repairs, service, tyres etc
Minutes of 2020 AGM,
Chairman’s Report,
for all motorcycles.
Notices of Motion (if any),
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Presentation of Accounts, 03 312 0066
Election of Officers and office@motorbiketours.co.nz
Committee, General Business.
Please bring your $10
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membership subscription to
enable your voting rights.
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Fire and
Emergency
consulting on
new proposed
Canterbury
fireplan
Fire andEmergency New
Zealandisrolling outnew fire
plansacrossNew Zealand,
andiscurrently consulting on
anew proposedfire plan in
Canterbury.The newfire plan
is arequirementofthe Fire
andEmergency New Zealand
Act2017.
Thefire plan outlines
policies andprocedures,
specifictoyourregion, for
themanagementofpublic
safety,and firerisks.Each
fireplanoutlinesthingslike:
•declaring thebeginning
andend of fireseasons
•prohibiting andrestricting
fireuse
•issuing of firepermits.
They also provide increased
public transparencyabout
howFire andEmergency’s
firecontrol powers are used.
Tohaveyoursay on the
proposed newfire plan in
Canterburyvia emailorpost,
visit fireandemergency.
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information.
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What’s happening in your
community…
Contractors Shortlisted for Kaiapoi Shovel
Ready Flood Protection
Design is close to complete, consent applications
are lodged and contractors have been shortlisted
as part of an $18m project to reduce the flooding
in Kaiapoi.
Following asignificant flood in 2014, Waimakariri
District Council developed aplan to construct
pump stations and other stormwater infrastructure
in central Kaiapoi to improve drainage and reduce
the impact of flooding.
Theoverall project costisjointly funded from existing
Council budgets($9m)aswell asGovernment 'Shovel
Ready' Projects funding($9m).
Since funding was awarded in August last year the
team have been designing the system, securing
access to construct the pumping stations pipelines,
and are now atthe point where they’re looking to
review and appoint contractors.
Programme Manager Harriette Davies says this is
an exciting step before construction begins.
“We’ve done alot of aprep work up to this point.
It's amajor construction project, so closer to
construction starting, we’re going to hold street
meetings so neighbours know what to expect, work
through the logistics ofparking and access, and
how this really important project for Kaiapoi will
work when it begins to rain”.
Bob Robertson Drive Opening
Residents willbepleasedtosee BobRobertson Drive
open this week connectingRavenswood, Woodend
throughtoSH1 atthe Pegasus roundabout.
Bob Robertson Drive isamajor road in the
development of this large subdivision, which
started in 2016.
The road has been an integral part ofthe overall
master plan for integration with Pegasus, Woodend
and Rangiora and was constructed in sections as
commercial and residential stages were built over
the years.
Gary Stevenson, Council’s Development Manager
says, “This is akey road in this development and
will help direct traffic away from the main routes
through Woodend. It’s great to have this road
opened and we're sure it will be welcomed by
residents across the District.”
Community Board Supports Proposed
Community Hub
Anew community hub is one step closer to being
realised aer the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community
Board approved its location in the Kaiapoi South
Regeneration area, and recommended that
$435,000 be allocated for the project in the
Council’s Long Term Plan.
Assuming the Council approvesand funds theproject,
there will be furtherconsultationwith residents to
shapeits design and operation. Potentialoccupants
include theKaiapoi Croquet Club,Kaiapoi MenzShed
andFood SecureNorth Canterbury.
The Community Board recommended that this
Regeneration area between Charters Street,
Courtenay Drive and Wyber Place be used for a
proposed community hub.
Over recent months, there have been avariety
of concerns raised by nearby residents, including
worries about increased traffic, noise and crime.
However, Board members felt many of their fears
were driven by misinformation deliberately spread
about the project through an anonymous leaflet.
Board Chair, Chris Greengrass was confident that
the Council could work with residents to mitigate
any remaining concerns and achieve agood
outcome for everyone involved.
The project will now beconsidered by the Council at
its Long Term Plan deliberations later this month.
Have you signed up for
the Waimakariri District
Council Newsletter?
Tojoin visit:
waimakariri.govt.nz/subscribe
Job-seeker help
Looking for help on writing or updating
arésumé, orapplying for jobs on-line?
Book in for one of our Job-seeker
workshops. We can help you with
setting up an email, résumé options
and popular on-line job sites.
Kaiapoi
Monday 31 May
Rangiora
Friday 11 June
All workshops run from 10am-12pm
Bookings on 311 8901 or at any Waimakariri Library
Samoan
Language Week
Preschool Sessions
Come along to aspecialBabytimes, Toddlertimes
or Storytimes to celebrate Samoan Language
Week 2021. We will read some stories and sing
some songs.
Sessions are being held in Rangiora, Kaiapoi and
Oxford libraries, between Monday31May and
Friday4June.
Formore details visit our website or
phone 03 311 8901
libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz
WELCOME BAG REVIEW
Welcome Bags have been used in
our District over the past few years
to welcome new people.
If you have been involved with welcome bags or
are interested in supporting new residents then
come along to acommunity discussion about how
we can welcome residents to the District.
Wednesday 16June •1-3pm
Rangiora Town Hall Function Room
Register now
Email martin.pugh@wmk.govt.nz
Phone 021 567 544
Find out more at waimakariri.govt.nz

CLASSIFIEDS
North Canterbury News, May 27, 2021
37
Public Notices
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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
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 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 second
publication of this notice.
This notice was first
published 20th May,2021.
2384250v2
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR
OFF-LICENCE
SECTION 101, SALE
AND SUPPLY OF
ALCOHOL ACT 2012
Rangiora Craft Beer
Company Ltd has made
application to the District
Licensing Committee at
Rangiora for the renewal
of an Off Licence in
respect ofthe premises
at 7 Durham Street,
Rangiora known as The
Good Drop.
The general nature of
the business conducted
under the licence is Craft
beer and cider fillery.
The days onwhich and
the hours during which
alcohol is sold under the
licence are Monday to
Sunday,10amto10pm.
The application may be
inspected during ordinary
office hours at the office
of the Waimakariri District
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 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 a
matter other than amatter
specified in section 131
of the Sale and Supply of
Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the first publication
of this notice.
2385289v1
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR
OFF LICENCE
SECTION 101, SALE
AND SUPPLY OF
ALCOHOL ACT 2012
Kosher Liquor Limited
has made application
to the district licensing
committee at rangiora
for the issue of an off
licence in respect of the
premises at 73 Victoria
Street, Rangiora known
as Liquorland Rangiora.
The general nature of
the business conducted
under the licence is
bottle store.
The days on which and
the hours during which
alcohol is sold under the
licence are Monday to
Sunday 7am To 10pm .
The application may be
inspected during ordinary
office hours at the office
of the Waimakariri
District 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 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 issue
of alicence maybemade
in relation to a matter
other than a matter
specified in section
105 (1) of the Sale and
Supply of Alcohol Act
2012.
This is the first publication
of this notice.
2385491v1
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR
ON AND OFF LICENCES
SECTION 101, SALE
AND SUPPLY OF
ALCOHOL ACT 2012
The Office Waikuku Ltd
has made application
to the District Licensing
Committee at Rangiora for
the renewal of an On and
Off Licences in respect of
the premises situated at
Front entry or the Rear
Entry at 1429 Main North
Road, Waikuku known as
The Office Cafe.
The general nature of the
business conducted (or to
be conducted) under the
licence is Cafe.
The days on which and
the hours during which
alcohol is (or is intended to
be) sold under the licence
are Monday to Sunday
7.30am to 10.00pm.
The application may be
inspected during ordinary
office hours at the office
of the Waimakariri District
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 of
the Waimakariri District
Licensing Committee
at Private Bag 1005,
Rangiora.
No objection to the
renewal of alicence may
be made in relation to a
matter other than amatter
specified in section 131
of the sale and supply of
Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the first publication
of this notice.
2386517v1
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR
OFF LICENCE
SECTION 101, SALE
AND SUPPLY OF
ALCOHOL ACT 2012
Bare Rabbit Ltd has made
application to the District
Licensing Committee at
Rangiora for the issue of
an Off Licence in respect
of the premises situated
at 10 Bob Robertson
Drive, Ravenswood
known as New World
Ravenswood.
The general nature of the
business conducted (or to
be conducted) under the
licence is Supermarket.
The days on which and
the hours during which
alcohol is (or is intended
to be) sold under the
licence are 7.00am -
10.00pm 7 days per
week.
The application may be
inspected during ordinary
office hours at the office
of the Waimakariri District
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 of
the Waimakariri District
Licensing Committee
at Private Bag 1005,
Rangiora.
No objection to the
issue of a licence may
be made in relation to a
matter other than amatter
specified in section 105
(1) of the Sale and Supply
of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the first publication
of this notice.
2386825v1
Update Your Property’s
Rating Valuation
Information
Updatemyproperty.co.nz is awebsite
where youcan check the rating
valuation information that the Council
holds foryourpropertyand correct
any details that are out of date.
Recent photographs of any new
improvements may be uploaded to the
site. If buildings on the site have been
demolished you need to advise us so that the
improvements value can be adjusted before
the next years rates are assessed.
Information is verified by Quotable Value
prior to being accepted into Council records.
Council iscommitted to having its valuation
rolls as accurate as possible and encourages
property owners to use this opportunity
to check their records, tell us about new
information or correct any errors.
Further Notice of By-Election
Forthe West Ward
Nominations to fill the extraordinaryvacancy forthe West Ward have been
received from KarenArmstrong,Ross Carter,RichardERoe and JeffWalker
(Independent).
As nominations have nowclosed andthe number of nominations exceed the
number of vacancies an election will be conducted by postalvoting using
the First Past the Post (FPP) electoral systemtodeterminethe successful
candidate.Voting will openonThursday24June and close at 12 noon on
Friday16July 2021.
Enrolmentand Special Voting Arrangements
Residents within the West Ward area who arenot listedonthe final electoral
roll forthis election canenrol by calling 0800 36 76 56, visiting the Electoral
Commission Website(www.vote.nz) or obtaining enrolmentforms at
Postshopsorthe Hurunui District Council office up to 4pm Thursday15July
2021.
West Ward ratepayers who live outside the West Ward area and who arenot
listedonthe final electoral roll forthis election canenrol on or before 4pm
on Thursday15July 2021 by completing and returning aratepayerenrolment
form, available from the Hurunui District Council office or website.
Special voting facilities forthe by-election willbeavailable at the Hurunui
District Council Office, 66 CartersRoad (SH1), Amberleyduring normal office
hoursbetween Thursday24June and 12 noon on Friday16July 2021.
AnthonyMorton
Electoral Officer
PO Box3138,Christchurch 8140
www.hurunui.govt.nz 0800 666 928
HONEY 4kg bucket
cooking honey, $30 special.
Available at Gracebrook,
Amberley. Telephone 03
314 7076.
For Sale
STAMP COLLECTION
lots of albums, $60 to $650.
Mint and used. Phone 03
423 3936 10am to 4pm
Monday -Friday.
Garage Sales
8AM -12NOON,Saturday
29th May, Golding
Avenue, Rangiora. Household
items, tools and garden
equipment.
RANGIORA Country
Music Club night, 2nd June
at 7pm. Venue is RSA
Rangiora. All welcome.
Enquiries to 027 928 1730.
Situations Vacant
Firewood
SPLIT PINE $350 for 4.5
cube trailer load, free delivery
to Rangiora area. Phone
021 241 8075.
Hurunui College
–Examination Centre Manager
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
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Forfurther information, or to sendyourcvand
coverletter, please email Dr Tim Kelly at
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Applications closeonJune 4.
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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
Manufacturing Re-Saw 2IC
Due to growth and expansion, we are looking for
aManufacturing Re-Saw 2IC to assist our Re-Saw
Department Manager.
Youwillbeanexperienced leader of small teams who
enjoys leading others to achieve daily production
goals. Youwill have high personal standards, good
communication skill and afocus on Health &Safety.
Previous timber industry experience advantageous
but not necessary tothe candidate with the right
attitude.
Your role and responsibilities
•Assist the Department Manager to manage
and develop the team
•Organise team workflow
•Daily production goals
•Maintain safety and quality standards
•Enforce standard operating procedures and
safety policies
The ideal candidate will have
•Strong leadership ability
•Minimum two years leadership or supervision
experience
•Currentforkliftlicense
•Timber industryexperience advantageous but
not essential
Pre-employment medical and drug testing will be
required.
To apply please contact Amy/Leith on
03 312 3341 or email admin@ais.co.nz
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1/6 Cone Street, Rangiora
www.superiorpersonnel.co.nz.
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School Bus DriversRequired
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having mostofyour dayfreeand at the same time
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Torlesse Travel has positionsavailable forpart time
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If youare interestedinthisrole or wish formore
information, please email.
manager@torlessetravel.co.nz
Phone: 021 198 7358
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327 5505 or 021 124 4894.
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repairs. Phone Hamish
0272 386 003 or 313 5678.
BUILDERS Father &Son
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Log Fires
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313 5337 or 027 654 4568.
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RANGIORA Rubbish
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or just cleanups. Give us a
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skips 021 313 255.
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SCREEN PRINTING.
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313 0261 or email heather.
norstar@gmail.com.
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for all your concrete ideas.
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Ph Don 027 727 9162.
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265 5428 or 03 314 6908.
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www.styletile.nz.
SUMMERFIELD
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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
2091848
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crutching, drenching,
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423-3713 or 021-267-4025.
ANTHONY SYMONDS
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SEPTIC TANK
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Bill’s Liquid
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&Decorating Services
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6187 or 021 128 9867
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Ph Robyn
022 317 2948
REMOVALISTS
Movemen Ltd
2Men &agood sized truck.
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hour.Kaiapoi based.
Call Gerard
027 668 3636
VALUATION -
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Contact Geoff at
Maxwell Valuation. Phone
03 310 8541 or email
geoff@maxval.co.nz.
•Interiorand exterior
painting
•Small-medium size/
repaints
•Minorplasterrepairs
•Timberwindowrepairs
Ph: 0800 462 758 Ph/txt: 021314 319 Mark Taylor
Email: jackiemarktaylor@yahoo.co.nz
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www.taylorbuildingmaintenance.co.nz
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2362002
2363766
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Ph 03 314 9371
0275 379-694
2343272
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To book your spaceinthis guide,phoneAmanda Keys 313 2840 or email amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz
Accountant
Appliance Repairs
Builder
Butchery
Debra Jowsey &Karla Kilner
Ph 03 314 9480
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1913020
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Shane and Leanne Frahm
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since 1957
Ph 312 4205
Oxford
1680439
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Chiropractic Services
Computer Repairs
Construction &Concrete
Dr Jess Ross
ACC RegisteredDrChiropractic
Monday &Thursday |03313 0350
Injury, accidents and maintenance
Libi McKinnon Physiotherapy
privatephysio@xtra.co.nz
027 868 2574
ACC Registered Provider | Tuesday &Friday
Select Health
Phone 03 313 7144
027 432 1534
Fax 03 313 2144
rgrantelectrical@gmail.com
PO Box 69, Rangiora
51 Ashley Street, Rangiora
Electrician
Allan Pethig
For all your electrical needs. Residential &Commercial
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
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Landscaping
Recycling
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Washing machines–Dryers –Dishwashers -
Microwaves –Stoves–Cooktops –Ovens
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Mowers –Cultivators -Electric motors -
SawBenches- Carparts –Car batteries–
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–Screws -Steel bath -Stainless Steel sinks
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and Kaikouradistricts.
Forany items not listedplease ask
TO ARRANGE YOUR COLLECTION
Phone or Txt0274332 176
Email: ben@anyoldiron.co.nz
Bruce Evans
131 Ohoka Road
Kaiapoi
03 327 3111
021 293 6331
compucare@xtra.co.nz
www.compucare.co.nz
Computer Repairs &upgrades
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Scrap Metal
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Virus &malware removal
New &UsedPC’s4Sale
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•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm
Machinery•All non Ferrous
MAINLAND
METALS LTD
Ph (03)338 7000
Mike0274 818544 •Robbie 0274818 027
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1902273
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
2269236
Engineering
Daryl Power
027 230 9401
concretepower@scorch.co.nz
www.concretepower.co.nz
For your Engineering needs
187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi
Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821
toppeng@xtra.co.nz
● Filtration –whole house, kitchen tap
● Domestic maintenance
● Gas fitting –servicing, new,
renovations
● Gas hot water installs
● Gas cookers and Gas fires
● Kitchen /Bathroom renovations
● Backflow testing and installs
● New housing plumbing and gas
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Discount forSuper Gold card holders!
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0800 H2O LPG
4 2 6 574
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2364105
Heating
Air to Water Heat Pump for Heating and Cooling
Wood Fired Central Heating
CAP 65
CAP 40
CAP 20
Shingle
SHINGLE SUPPLIES
Quarry Prices
DRAINAGE CHIP
from $40 per cube
from $23 per cube
from $25 per cube
from $30 per cube
all +gst
Plus all excavation and truck hire
house excavations, driveways, subdivisions
CONTRACTING
Ph: KEN 027 201 3302
Email: stress@xtra.co.nz
2009594
To book your spaceinthis guide,phone Amanda Keys 313 2840 or email amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz

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$
21,995
2011 Toyota Sai
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•43,300km
$
16,995
2010 Toyota SaiG
•2.4LHybridPetrol, Auto
•Camera, Cruise Control,Alloys
•62,550km
$
16,995
2011 HyundaiElantra Elite
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•Leather,Sunroof
•Camera
$
12,995
2012Nissan Juke
•1.5Lpetrolauto
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•50,650km
$
13,995
2016 Corolla GX Sedan
•1.8L PetrolAuto, Bluetooth
•ReverseCamera&Sensors
•60,000kms
$
19,995
2019 CamryHybrid GX
•2.5LPetrolHybrid, Alloys
•SafetySense,Camera
•16,250km
$
36,995
2019 CamryGXHybrid
•2.5LPetrolHybrid, Alloys
•Bluetooth, Safety Sense
•15,250kms
$ 36,995
2016 Toyota Yaris ZR
•1.5LPetrolAuto, Alloys
•Camera, Bluetooth
•Only 18,800km
$
19,995
2018 Corolla GX Hatch
•2.0L PetrolAuto, Alloys
•Satnav,Bluetooth,Camera
•78,850kms
$
22,995
2014 MitsubishiLancerGSR
•2.0L PetrolAuto, Hatchback
•Alloys, Camera
•80,050km
$
13,995
2011 Toyota Wish Z
•1.8L PetrolAuto, 6-Seater
•Sunroof,Alloys, Camera
•82,300kms
$
15,995
2019 Toyota RAV4 GXL
•2.5LPetrolAWD,Latest Model
•Satnav,SafetySense
•41,400km
$
41,995
2009 Toyota Wish Z
•2.0L PetrolAuto, 6-seater
•Alloys, Keyless
•88,500km
$
14,995
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer VRX
•2.4LPetrolAuto
•Alloys, Leather
•80,750kms
$
12,995
2018 SR5 Hilux Cruiser
•2.8L turbodiesel
•Leather,metal lid
•Satnav,4x4
$
52,995
2013Toyota RAV4 GX
•2.5LPetrolAWD
•Bluetooth, Towbar
•Nz-new
$
15,995
2013Holden Commodore
Calais-V
WAS$37,995
•6.0L V8 Petrol,Leather $
• Satnav, Keyless, Sunroof NOW34,995
2017 Ford Mustang GT Fastback 2007 HiluxSR5 4x4
•5.0L Coyote V8 auto
•3.0L TurboDiesel Auto
•NZ-new,GPS,Camera $ •Tonneau,CruiseControl
69,995
•Only 9,711km
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$
22,995
2013Toyota AlphardSC
•2.4LPetrolAuto, 7-Seater
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•25,250kms
2014 Ford Ranger XLT
2018 Hilux SR5 4x4
•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto
•Satnav,Camera
•82,600kms
2018 Landcruiser PradoTZ-G
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•KDSSsuspension, 7-seater
•40,250km
2018 LandCruiser PradoVX
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•7-seater, Leather, SatNav
•77,000km
•3.2LTurbo Diesel 4WD
$
36,995 •Bluetooth
$
33,995
$
48,995
$ $
•ParkingSensors
71,995
74,995
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KAIAPOI
CHRISTCHURCH
STATE HIGHWAY 1
RANGIORA
5mins
KAIAPOI
TOWNSHIP
2
20 mins
CHRISTCHURCH
CITYCENTRE
4
13 mins
RANGIORA
TOWNSHIP
3
At your doorstep
1

TheSterling,
IT’S CLOSER
THAN YOUTHINK!
MOTORWAY
The new northern motorway has
made it faster and more direct
getting in and out of the city.
BUS SERVICE
Regular service to Christchurch,
Kaiapoi, Rangiora and Pegasus
makes The Sterling agreat location!
PARK AND RIDE FACILITIES
Park and ride sites in Silverstream
and Kaiapoi to support direct bus
services providing commuters with
faster trips into Christchurch.
CYCLEWAYS
Dedicated cycleways now easily
link you to the central city and
surrounding areas.
1
The Silverstream community
is right at your doorstep. Enjoy
the beautiful walking paths &
reserves while having easy
access to the retail village. There
you can visit the medical center,
enjoy acoffee at the cafe, pop
into the supermarket, or get your
hair and nails done at the salon.
2
3
4
KAIAPOI
TOWNSHIP
RANGIORA
TOWNSHIP
CHRISTCHURCH
CITYCENTRE
Kaiapoi, the picturesque river
town built on the banks of
the Kaiapoi River, close tothe
mouth of the Waimakariri River,
offers anumber of aquatic
activities as well as an array
of shops, services, natural
attractions and events.
Rangiora is the Waimakariri’s
largest town. Avibrant and
rapidly growing destination
known for its boutique shopping,
exciting events and abundance
of cafes and restaurants.
With the new motorway opened
you are now closer than ever
to the revitalised central city.
Hop on aquick bus ride to go
and explore the city filled with
heritage, culture and innovation.
RETIREMENT LIVING in the HEART of the COMMUNITY

We say your life, your choice and we give meaning tothat
by ensuring every resident is central to the decision making
about what care is required and when it is required.
Alan Edwards -Chairman &Executive Director, The Sterling
ANEW WAY to live
GARDENING
BED MAKING
HOUSEKEEPING &
RUBBISH REMOVAL
WEEKLY DELIVERY
SERVICE
DAILYMEALS
The Sterling promotes community, connection and choice.
At The Sterling there will be no boundaries –our focus is
on the free flow of connections between our residents and
the wider community.
HANDYMAN &
TECHNOLOGYOGY
SUPPORT
COMPANIONSHIP
SERVICE
CONCIERGE
SERVICE
DIETITIAN &
OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY
MORNING &
AFTERNOONTEATEA
Our desire is to see every resident live as independently as they
choose, toselect services and care when needed, but always
being independent in making those decisions for themselves.
We’ve developed apick ‘n’ mix approach to our services offering
to give our residents as much flexibility aspossible. Live the life
you choose at The Sterling.
Call Michelle today for an appointment.
GP VISIT
SOCIAL &
RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES
MEDICATION
MANAGEMENT
WELLBEING
ASSISTANCE
PERSONAL
LAUNDRYSERVICE
EVENING
TURNDOWN
SERVICE
REGISTERED
NURSE
Come and live with us.
Images are artist impressions and subject to change.
VISIT us
1/42 Silverstream Blvd,
Kaiapoi
TALK to us
0508 783 754
hello@thesterling.co.nz
LEARN more
thesterling.co.nz

Your life,
YOURWAY
Live your life your way in an open village
setting, connected tothe wider community
with fluid boundaries. The Sterling is aquality
later living village located in the heart of the
thriving Silverstream community inKaiapoi.
Move quickly to secure avilla inStage 1and step
into alifestyle you have always dreamed of, always
deserved, but never imagined living. Alifestyle built
around your home, where events and activities,
friends and community are all within your reach.
We are building 18 architecturally design villas with
avariety ofdifferent floor plans and facades. Our
thoughtful and striking villas are stylish, considered
with accessibility in mind, and intended to provide
you with privacy, independence and choice.
Enjoy open-plan living, dining and kitchen,
with stunning floor-to-ceiling windows and
sliders out into your private outdoor space.
The master bedroom encompasses awalk-in
wardrobe through toanensuite, while there is a
separate guest bathroom and bedroom for friends
or family to use while visiting. An internal laundry is a
lovely addition to what is abeautiful space to live in.
Ample storage and an oversized single garage
make this thoughtful plan areal home to
cherish. This is not downsizing, it’s resizing.
Welcome to life reimagined.
RETIREMENT LIVING in the HEART of the COMMUNITY

IT’S STARTED!
Secureyour home today!
We are not just creating aretirement village.
Through our architectural detailing and bespoke
design we will create afive-star village that
raises the bar on aged care in New Zealand.
Fred Rahme -Lime Living Director
The Sterling, aquality later living village being built
in Silverstream, Kaiapoi has seen some exciting
progress with the start of construction for our first 18
independent living villas.
Together with this first stage, wewill be establishing
atemporary community centre along with the main
reserve and green spaces for our residents to enjoy.
Find out how easy it is to secure avilla and you too
could be one of our first residents to be living at The
Sterling before Christmas.
Call Michellenow!
Images are artist impressions and subject to change
VISIT us
1/42 Silverstream Blvd,
Kaiapoi
TALK to us
0508 783 754
hello@thesterling.co.nz
LEARN more
thesterling.co.nz
Images are artist impressions and subject to change