North Canterbury News: June 03, 2021

Thursday,June3,2021 | Issue948 | www.starnews.co.nz
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And that ends the drought
Region awash ... Afirefighter
watches the rising Ashley River
from the Cones Road bridge, near
Rangiora. The river peaked at
Ashley Gorge at nearly 1100 cubic
metres per second, and hit nearly
1500 cubic metres per second at
Cones Road. PHOTO: NEIL CLARKSON
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Whenthe Lumsden family
looked out the windowlate on
Saturday and saw the Ashley
River coming towards their
Okuku home, they grabbed their
fourcats and five dogs,threw
them in theircar, and drove to
the neighbours.
‘‘Within minutes, the river was
araging torrent.Wewere lucky to
get out,’’JoanneLumsden says.
Neighbours then banded
together, wading through waistdeepwater
in the dark, to guide
the family’s 11 panicking horses
to safety, along with the family’s
fourcows and 15 sheep.
The Lumsden family,with
their cats anddogs, spent the
night with the Gyde family down
the road.
Theywere relieved on Sunday
morning to find their Garrymere
Roadhome had beenspared,
withwater lapping the bottomof
the deck. Butthe power of the
water leftatelling mark when
they found partofone of their
beehives up atree,having been
swept over deer fencing. A
couple of hives ended up in a
lake created by the river, but the
remaining ones have vanished.
Logs, flattened fencesand
debris litter propertiesonthe
south side of the road,and
beyond to Bullock Creek.
Around 200mm to 300mm of
rain fell on Saturday, Sunday and
Monday .
Six people trying to rescue
alpacas on Sunday, whichwere
threatened by the flooded river
near its confluence with the
Okuku River, were helped to
safetybyemergency services,
includingthe Westpac Rescue
helicopter, after theybecame
trapped by floodwaters. The34
alpacas were choppered out in
slingsbyalocal operator on
Monday.
Earlier on Sunday, the rescue
helicopter had beencalledto
look for aman swept down the
OkukuRiver in his four­wheel
drive. He managed to get out and
clingtohis vehiclefor atime,
before being sweptaway,
suffering aharrowing time being
tossed about in the river.
He managed to clamber out of
the river through willowsand
blackberry to apaddock more
than akilometredownstream,
wherehewas found,battered,
bruised and hypothermic.
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Liquor store approved on appeal
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Consent has been given fora
Thirsty Liquor bottle store to
open in Amberley.
The Alcohol Regulatory and
Licensing Authority(ARLA)
has, on appeal, allowed
Townill Ltdtoopen the store.
Townill Ltdapplied in
February lastyear to the
Hurunui District Licensing
Committeefor an off­licence
for the outletinthe former
Mumma­T premises on the
corner of Carters Road and
Markham Street.
The committeedeniedthe
application afterconsidering
93 objections, 56 of whichthey
found valid under the Sale and
Supply of AlcoholAct.
Townill appealed to the
(ARLA),which grantedthe
application last month, aftera
hearing in mid­April. Alcohol
WiseHurunui Inc and others
wererespondents.
The ARLA found granting
the applicationwould not
increase the risk of alcohol
abuse.There was no evidence
of alcohol­related harm being
rifeinthe town. ‘‘Quitethe
opposite,’’ it said in its
reserved decision.
It said any future harm, if it
occurred, could be addressed
on renewal of the licence.
Regular renewals required
under the law addressedany
issues, but the risk‘‘must be
real’’, the authority said.
‘‘In the presentcase the risk
is low and effectively amounts
to amere concern that things
might deteriorate.’’
The Local Alcohol Plan did
not restrict where licensed
outlets could be in relation to
other facilities, or restrict the
density of licensed premises, it
said, ‘‘again noting there is no
density issueinAmberley’’.
The ARLA saiditwould be
unreasonable to refusethe
application when the amenity
and good order of the locality
was unlikely to be impactedto
morethan aminor extent.
Eachapplication had to be
considered on its merits.
The building must be
painted black,with the Thirsty
Liquor logosand trading
names on top.Apartfrom
specials, no liquor advertising
is to be placed in the window
facing outwards, andthe
licensee has to clear litter in a
100­metre radiusofthe car
parkweekly.
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Breakfast time ... The Rangiora Baptist Church Hall was one of three evacuation centres set up
for evacuees last Sunday evening because of flooding. Waimakariri District Council Civil Defence
volunteer Gale serves Ohoka evacuee Sheralyn Sturt with adonated donut for breakfast on
Monday morning.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
Sleepless night after evacuation
By SHELLEY TOPP
Sheralyn Sturt didnot waste
timethinking aboutwhatto
do after shereceived the
Waimakariri DistrictCouncil
Civil Defence team’s phone
alarm on Sunday night to
evacuateher Ohoka home.
Sheralyn had her daughter,
Jessica,and granddaughter,
Natalie, at homewithher at
the time. They grabbedsome
sleeping bags and afew other
essentialitemsbefore
drivingtothe Rangiora
Baptist Church.
It was one of threevenues
designatedasevacuation
Read local
centres by theWaimakariri
DistrictCouncilCivil
Defenceteamafterthe
weekendflooding.
The MandevilleSport
Centrewas alsoused.
Sheralyn said therewere
about 10 otherevacuees
sleeping overnightinthe
churchhall,with several
othersintheir carsinthe
churchcarpark.
‘‘Wehave beenwell looked
after,’’ shesaid on Monday
morning.
However, shehad a
sleepless night worrying
about whatwouldhappen to
her home if theEyre River
stopbanksfailed.
The council’s initial
8.30pmphone alarm warned
recipientsinat­riskareas
thatthe Eyre Riverand
Ashley/Rakahuri River
stopbankswereatriskof
failing.
Everyone along the Eyre
River fromWolffsRoad and
north of theEyre River were
instructed to leave
immediately, thewarning
said.
Fernside residents,
between Mt ThomasRoad,
Oxford Roadand Merton
Road, werealsotoldto
evacuate immediately.
He was flown to hospital in a
serious condition, but was
discharged on Sundaynight.
Flooded rivers were
droppingthis week as
propertyowners set about
assessingdamage.
Major townsescaped with
largely surface flooding, and
there were no major bridge
closures.Many roads closed.
Ahuge washout cut the key
road to Lees Valley,and
approaches have been
washed away on Whistler
Bridge in the valley.
Nearer Rangiora, areas
includingSouthbrook had
been declared at­riskareas as
the Ashley Riverpeaked.
At Pines Beach and Kairaki,
some residents in lowlying
areas were evacuated
on Monday as high tide
threatened. Six families were
also evacuated from Okuku as
the river rose again.
An accident at Greta Valley
on Monday, in which atruck
driver died,closed State
Highway1for atime. Police
believe atree fell on his cab.
Council staff,contractors
and engineers were this week
assessingroads, bridges and
other infrastructure.
Evacuation centres have
closed afterhousing people
under threat when stopbanks
on the Eyre and Ashley rivers
threatened to breach on
Sunday night.
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Challenging conditions ... Sheep in aFernside paddock last Monday.
By DAVID HILL
The drought is finally over, for
this week at least,says
Hurunui farmer Stu Fraser.
The Federated Farmers
NorthCanterbury meat and
wool vice­chairmansays this
week’s deluge has given his
farm awelcome boostafter a
long,dry autumn.
‘‘We are certainlyhappy to
see the rain.There’s not alot
we can do for an eventlike this,
otherthan just prepare
ourselves as bestwecan and
make sure our stockare fed
and safelyout of mud and
water.’’
The advance weather
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building up his feed supplies to
ensurehehad plenty on hand.
While it was too early to tell
howmuch damage the farm
hadsuffered, he is optimistic
he will come through his latest
challenge.
‘‘We are governedbythe
weather and Mother Nature, so
if you wanttokeep farming
you’ve got to adapt. Themain
thing for now will be winter
feed.
‘‘With it beingdry for so long
it takes alot of water, but the
ground is so dryitstruggles to
soak in, so the majorityofthis
rainwill justrun off.
‘‘But at least somethingwill
soak in and, if we haveamild
winter, we should get alittle bit
of growth and, if not, hopefully
this will set us up for spring.’’
Scanning was scheduled to
begin thisweek ahead of
lambing in August for his 5600
mixed­age compositeewes,
while he is about to buy in
some bullsfor his 400 Angus­
Hereford­Shorthorn­cross
breeding cows.
Further downstreamat
Cheviot, the flooded Hurunui
River burst through pump
sheds,floodedpaddocks and
damaged fences.
But Federated Farmers
North Canterburysenior vicepresident
Rebecca Greenwas
optimistic the farm on which
she contractmilkswith
husband Blair Green had come
through relativelyunscathed.
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havebeen ahuge impact
compared to otherareas.The
cowsare all OK, but the cleanup
is going to take awhile
because we’re goingtohave to
wait for the water to run off the
farm.Itwill just taketime.
‘‘Ourmain concernisgetting
the roads open, so people can
get access, and being able to fix
fences.’’
The heavy rain will have
caused some disruption with
changeover day,though she
believes many willhave moved
before the weekend.
With winter upon them, Mrs
Greensayseverything is still
on track.
‘‘Forus, we are not too badly
affected. Our mainthinggoing
forward is making sure
everyone is OK andmaking
sure everyone has access to
whatthey need.’’
Few expect significant growth from rain
By DAVIDHILL
NorthCanterbury’s droughtstatus
remains in place, for now.
Aftertwo yearsofdrought and now
flooding, the North Canterbury Rural
Support Trustiscontinuing to provide
support to theregion’s farmers.
Last month,Agriculture Minister
Damien O’Connorextended the drought
classificationtoNovember 30. Although
this week’s rain may bring somechanges,
support is still available, trust
chairwoman Gayle Litchfield says.
‘‘Thisisgoing to be adifferent event,so
it will be interesting to see what the
governmentannounces aroundthis.
‘‘The feedissues will still be there. The
paddocks willgreenup, but Idon’t think
anyoneisexpecting significantgrowth.’’
While flooding caused considerable
damageinMid­Canterbury, Mrs Litchfield
believed most farmers in North
Canterbury came through relatively
unscathed. The main concern was for
farmers aroundthe Ashley and Selwyn
rivers. ‘‘Theback roads are still abit hit
and miss, but farmers are prettyresilient.
They justget theirgumboots on and get on
with it.’’
MrsLitchfield’s main message is
simple.‘‘Look out for your neighbours
andaboveall be kindtoyourselves. And
give us acall if you need any help.’’
Forsupport,contactthe North
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Pair create asub-tropical oasis
By SHELLEY TOPP
Lifelong North Canterbury
conservationistsAllen and Isabel
Cooksonhavedeveloped asub­tropical
garden after creating amicro­climatein
the area around their home.
The husband and wife,who live on the
southbank of the Ashley/Rakahuri
River, near Oxford, created the microclimate
by planting an extensiveshelter
belt on their sectionand developing a
largenative forest next door on land
ownedbyEnvironment Canterbury
(ECan).
Theirsprawling home garden is
crammed with ahuge selection of
plants, includingvegetables,berries,
tomatoesand herbs, pluscitrus,avocado
and other fruit trees, while the native
forest they have established next door,
with permissionfromthe regional
council, is teemingwith biodiversity and
native birdlife.
The couple, who are both retired
school teachers,wanted to create alarge
garden to live more sustainably when
theyboughtthe property in 1995.
They say theirgarden is testament to
what can be achieved with the right
shelter, as the previous owners had
been unabletodevelopagarden of any
significance there.
‘‘We would recommend anyone
strugglingtoget agardenstarted should
plantsome shelter belts and let the sun
do its work,’’ Isabelsaid.
When the couple bought their
property,the ECan­owned blocknext
door was aneglected wildernessof
gorseand broom. Allen,who has longheld
concerns about the environment
and is passionate about the
sustainability of civilisation,humanity,
and the ecosystemsonwhich we
depend, wantedtocreate anative forest
on the block to do somethingpositive for
the environment.
It has been arewarding labour of love
for the couple, who have singlehandedly
created the nativeforest,
includingtotara, matipo,kowhai,
coprosma, manuka, cabbage trees, karo,
and ribbonwood.
WhileAllenpropagated many of the
plants for theforest, the couple also
purchased manytreesfrom native­plant
nurseries aroundCanterbury.
The forestand their garden is a
magnificent legacy for Allen, 82, and
Isabel, 78.
Allen, who was asecondary school
science teacher, has also written abook
outlining his concerns about the
environment. Prosperity, Poverty or
Extinction? Humanity’s Choices was
written in 2012 and revised in 2016.It
integrates economicsand science in an
analysis of humanity’s ecological
predicaments.
The book, experiencingrenewed
interest in the eraofclimate­change
concern,isavailable at Amazon.com and
has earned international praise, with
one reviewer calling it ‘‘a paradigmbustingvision
for the futurethatdoesn’t
shy away from the hardchoices
humanity might havetomake to secure
its survival’’.
Allendecided to writeitafter afamily
talk aboutthe decliningstate of the
worldled to achallenge from one of his
sons to do somethingtohelp securea
better future for his grandchildren. In it,
Allenpointsout that Earth’s resources
must notbecontinuously plundered.
‘‘With apopulation of seven billion
and aglobal economy becoming more
dependent on ever­increasing
consumption, we must change course if
we wanttoachieve widespread
prosperity.’’
Labour of love ... Allen and Isabel Cookson created amicroclimate
for their sub­tropical garden.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
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evening to introduce a
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the hall over the years.
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George steps up ...in gumboots
By SHELLEY TOPP
Bayleys Rangiora real estate
agent George Black plans to run
100km in his gumboots to raise
money for the North Canterbury
Rural Support Trust.
George will begin his run at The
Peaks,Hawarden, at 4am on
Thursday, June 10, and hopes to
finish 12 hours later at the
Bayleys Real Estate office in
Deans Avenue, Christchurch,
near Hagley Park.
After leaving Hawarden, he will
run through the Weka Pass and
on to Amberley, hopefully by
around 8am.
‘‘I will turn right in Amberley
and head to Rangiora the back
way, and from Rangiora Iwill get
on to the cycleway which runs
through Kaiapoi and down the
new northern corridor to
Christchurch and finish at the
Bayleys Canterbury Building on
Deans Avenue, hopefully by
4pm.’’
He decided to do the charity
run after he ran 76km from
Waikari to Christchurch (not in
his gumboots) ‘‘just to say I
could’’.
After that effort, his sister,
Annie, suggested he do another
endurance run, this time for
charity.
He chose the North Canterbury
Rural Support Trust because of
the high suicide rate among
farmers. ‘‘I grew up on aNorth
Canterbury farm and understand
that farming can be extremely
difficult at times.
‘‘The trust does agreat job
helping farmers who are
❛The trust does agreat
job helping farmerswho
are struggling. They are
an essential part of rural
communities.❜
—George Black
struggling. They are an essential
part of rural communities.’’
Asupport crew in two vehicles
will accompany George, with one
vehicle in front and the other
behind, with signs telling
motorists about the fundraiser.
Friends have also offered to
join George on the run at various
stages and he has established a
Givealittle page for people to
donate to the trust.
George has run two marathons,
his best time being four hours and
20 minutes. He has never run a
race in gumboots, but runs
around the family farm alot in his
gumboots.
He realises the 100km run will
be much tougher than that, but he
is looking forward to it. ‘‘It is
going to be agood challenge,
which is what Ilike.’’
North Canterbury Rural
Support Trust co­ordinator Arni
Smit said the trust was grateful to
George for his support.
‘‘Farmers in North Canterbury
are having atough time at the
moment and the generosity of
George and his sponsors will help
us provide additional wellbeing
support to our farming
community.’’
Gumboot trek ... George Black tries out some Red Band
gumboots at Rangiora Farmlands last week. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
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North Canterbury News, June 3, 2021
Daffodil
initiative
blooms
By SHELLEY TOPP
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Retired Hawarden farmerand
handyman Vaughan Armstrong is
making large­scale daffodils for
CancerSociety North Canterbury.
The daffodils have been madein
two sizes, the larger ones for display
in the garden outside the society’s
officeinthe former Rangiora District
Court building in Percival Street, and
the smaller ones willbeavailable for
domestic gardeners to buy.
Vaughan is along­term supporter
of the organisation and its go­to man
for any handyman jobs theyneed
done.
‘‘Vaughan is an awesome supporter
and volunteer,and abig help with
projects like this,’’ the society’s
fundraisingand marketing officer,
Tiffany Wafer, said.
The idea for the hand­made
daffodils came fromthe Ellesmere
CancerSociety centre.
The daffodils have been made
using electric fence standswith
pigtails for the stems, corrugated
plastic sheeting for the petals, and a
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OPINION
6 North Canterbury News, June 3, 2021
Around the electorate with
STUART SMITH MP FOR KAIKOURA
Emissions scheme works
Climate change is fast becoming a
popular topic in New Zealand.
Businesses and citizens are having to
adapttoanew carbon­neutral way of life.
For many peopleinNew Zealand, the
transitiontoalow­emissions economy
and way of life canbeconfusing,and
daunting.
Fortunately,inNew Zealand, we have
an Emissions Trading Scheme which can
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easier, smoother and far morecosteffective
for New Zealanders.
The schemeworksinreducing the
effects of climate change by effectively
putting apriceoncarbon dioxide
emissions. Currently, all sectors of the
economy, except for agriculture, pay for
theiremissions through the scheme.
Each year, the Government provides
emissions certificates, or NZUs,where
each unit is equivalent to one tonne of
carbon dioxide and sells these
certificatesinto the market. Each year
the number released will be reduced,
driving the cost of emissionsup.
You can see how it works whenyou
look at taxis.Most taxisorride­sharing
services such as Uber use hybrids or fully
electric vehicles.
The reasonisthat fuel is asignificant
Culverden transport hub agem
DearEditor,
Recently, we weretravelling north in
our motorhome and neededabreak.A
signinCulverden indicated apark, so
we swung into an alleyway between
buildingsthat openedupinto the most
amazing transport hub we have ever
seeninNew Zealand.
What asurprise. It wasspacious, clean
and beautifully designed.
There were modern toilets,anelectric
vehicle charging station,apublicdump
station and awatersupply, as well as
designatedareas providingmotorhomes
and giantfarm trucks with both utilities
and spacetopark overnight.
All this is fringed by alovely children’s
parkwith large trees and enticing play
equipment. Families were everywhere
enjoying thepark untilaround 5pm.
What is perplexingisthe notice of the
parking hours,8pm­ 8am. Iwonder if
operating cost,which comes underthe
scheme, and as fuel costsrise it becomes
economic to invest in more fuel­efficient
vehicles.
Thescheme provides for afar smoother
andgradualtransition.
It still meansthat we are payingfor our
emissions,but it also encourages
innovation and investment in new
technology.
Butthe real beauty of the scheme is
that it works in the background. It is not
abold policyinitiative from abureaucrat
in Wellington who doesn’tunderstand the
everyday needs of Kiwis.Itisan
economic tool that works at thelowest
cost for consumers,while also reducing
thecountry’s emissions.
OurClimateChange Commission
estimatesthat, at an NZU cost of $50 per
tonne of carbondioxide,New Zealand
canreach net­zero carbon emissionsby
2050. Yet it seems fixated on
recommendingmore than 70 different
policy approaches, including banning
your gas barbecue.
My advice to the commissionistoback
NewZealanders to make their own
choicesand facilitatethe transition
throughthe EmissionsTrading Scheme.
It’s awin­win for everyone.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
this needs to be amended, given the fact
that the people in Culverden would love
travellers to use the handy pub or cafes
nearby?
These restricted hours don’tallow us
to parkand cross the road to enjoy
dinnerorbreakfast.
The massivetrucks departed very
early,thus clearing the giantparkinglot,
but we motorhomers wouldlike to linger
and enjoy the uniquenessofthis
Northern Canterburygem alittle longer.
Thank you to the designers and
forward­plannersofCulverden Park.It
is definitely much more than an
overnight refuge.
Yours,
Diana Kelly
Porirua
KAIKŌURA VIEWS
MAYOR CRAIG MACKLE
Achance to have asay
The Kaikoura District Council’s Draft
Long­Term Plan (LTP) for 2021 to 2031 is
now out for public consultation.
The consultation document can be
viewed online through the council
website, or drop into the council office
or library for alook.
We have several community hui
planned in town, down at Goose Bay and
up at Kekerengu.
These hui are so we can talk with you
about what we are planning to do over
the next 10 years. Please come along to
find out more (dates and times are listed
in the full page advertisement on page
24). We’ll give ashort presentation on
our key proposals, why we are doing
them, and how we intend to pay for them.
There will be plenty of time after that to
have achat and answer any questions
you have.
We know things are tough on our
community right now, so we are working
with ano­frills budget.
We can’t afford to do everything that
we want, but I’m pleased that even with
atight budget we are still able to address
some long­standing issues such as roads,
footpaths, rubbish collection, and a
review of our out­dated District Plan.
If all the proposals go ahead, the
average annual rates rise over the next
10 years will be 3.4 percent (5.2% this
year).
It is really important that we hear your
opinion of our key proposals.
We think we’re on the right track, but
we don’t know that unless you make a
submission. Even if you agree with what
we are planning to do, let us know. This
helps us decide if the proposals will be
accepted and included in the work
programme of the LTP.
We’ve tried to make it as easy as
possible to make asubmission. People
can do this online through the council
website, or they can pick up apaper copy
from the council offices.
Winter feels like it is here already and,
with it, some quieter months. It is good to
see the community is planning some
great events that bring us together.
The newly formed Proudly Kaikoura
group will be holding aPride Picnic on
June 13, and Hapuku School is calling
for artists and musicians to take part in
its Matariki Night Gala on July 2.
The Great Kaikoura Whale Count has
also just kicked off —another reminder
of how special this district is.
Ihope you find time to join the
community celebrations, and it would be
good to see you at one of our LTP
community hui.
Committee backs bypass
By DAVID HILL
Canterbury’s Regional Land Transport
Committeehas backed acall to prioritise
the proposed Woodend bypass.
Backed by Hurunui Mayor Marie Black,
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon last
week persuaded the committee to lobby
the Government and the New Zealand
Transport Agency(NZTA)boardfor
inclusion of the Woodendbypass in this
year’s Regional LandTransport Plan
(RLTP) 10­year programme.
It is intended that the bypass will
sweepeast of Woodend from the Pegasus
roundabout on StateHighway 1, relieving
traffic flows in the town.
At present, the bypassisincluded in the
draftRLTP, but it is describedasa
‘‘horizon project’’, which means it sits
outside the 10­year programme.
‘‘I was pleasedthe committee came on
board, so hopefully the NZTA board will
approveitand then we can start
planning, anditwill givesome more
certainty to the community,’’MrGordon
said.
‘‘It’s akey freight route between Picton
and Christchurch and, when you consider
that the populationsofRavenswood,
Pegasusand Woodendwill reach10,000
in thenext few years, traffic volumes will
only increase.’’
TransportMinister Michael Woodalso
attended the meeting to be briefed on
transportissues in the region,with Mr
Gordontaking the chance to further press
the case for the Woodend bypass and
other projects suchasSkew Bridge,
Southbrookand TramRoad
developments.
Mr Gordon and council chief executive
Jim Harland willalso be hosting NZTA
officials in the district on June18,
providing afurtheropportunity to push
roading priorities.
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Aquick guidefor peoplein Canterbury | Waitaha
We arecurrently vaccinating Group 1, Group 2and alimited number of people in Group 3*.
Group 1
Group 2
Includes border and MIQ workersand their household contacts.
Includes frontline health workers, people working and living in long-term
residential care, and older Māori and Pacific people being cared forby
whānau,the people they livewith and their carers.
Group 3
Includes people aged 65 and over andthose with underlying conditions and
disabilities * .
*Thepeople we’re currently vaccinating in Group 3include some people aged 65 and
older and some people residing in rural areas.
We’revaccinating people in Group 3inrural areas with small populations because of
the time and costassociated with visiting the location several times.
We’ll continuetoinvite morepeople in Group 3tobook through June and July.
If youare in Group 3, youdon’t need to do anything right now.
We’ll contact youbytext, phone call or letter when it’s yourturn.
Group 4
Includes everyone, aged 16 or over. Group 4vaccinations will startfromJuly.
Pleasebepatient –we will have enough
vaccineforeveryone in New Zealand
For moreinformation about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout in
Canterbury, visit www.vaccinatecanterburywestcoast.nz
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NEWS
8 North Canterbury News, June 3, 2021
Anika heads to Auckland
to give speech in contest
By DAVID HILL
Get Yourself Out There
Enter the North
Canterbury Business
Awards TODAY
Stamping out casualracism is agood first
step towards race unity, an Amberley high
school student says.
AnikaMcWin,aged 17,ofRangiora New
Life School, represented North
Canterbury in the recent Race Unity
Speech AwardsinAuckland.
She admits she didn’t reallyknow much
aboutrace relationsand solutions in New
Zealand beforeenteringthe regional
competition. ‘‘I’m abig fan of speeches and
public speaking,and gettingupinfront of
people and being abletogive my opinions
around topics.’’
The theme was ‘‘kiakotahitehoe’’, or
‘‘paddle as one’’. ‘‘It is the image of awaka
and going along the journeyorthe raceas
one. We had to answer two questions and
Ichose to take the pathwaythat we should
not be trapped in old ways of thinking.
‘‘If we’re taking apathwayand the
destination is overcoming racism, then you
can’tdrift off and allowcasual racism to
occur. You need to stop the casual racism
and casualslurs beforeyou stop the big
things like the mosque attacks.’’
For winning the North Canterbury
regional competition,Anika won ashield
that was presented to her school last week.
Thanks to sponsorship fromMurchison
Homesand the Hurunui District Council,
her family wereable to travel to Auckland
to supporther.
Anikawas to presenther speech to the
Hurunui District Councilthis week.
‘‘I started writing it at the beginning of
Marchand it’s still going,’’ shelaughs.
‘‘I lovegiving speechesand gettinga
reaction from the audience,and having
people come and say ‘that was amazing’. It
Shield holder ... Anika McWin, of Rangiora
New Life School, was thrilled to represent
North Canterbury at the recent Race Unity
Speech Awards.
PHOTO: DAVID HILL
really gives apurpose behindit.’’
Whileshe wasn’t among the major prizewinners
this year, Anika says she will
definitelyenternext year. She encourages
otheryoung people to get involved.
The Race Unity SpeechAwards are
organised by Baha’i Faith New Zealand
and supported by several organisations,
including the police, the Human Rights
Commission and the Office of Ethnic
Communities.
“You will gain avery strong understanding ofyour
business through the application and the judging process
and get some great opportunities to promote yourself.
The process was tough but worth it and the event itself
was an outstanding night out.”
- Stuart Morris, Morris &CoReal Estate
2018 Hellers Emerging Business Award
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FRESHCHOICE OXFORD
North Canterbury News, June 3, 2021
9
Devoted Rutherfords look to check out
Mikeand NickyRutherford
havesoldFreshChoiceOxford.
The couple who have invested
14 years in the business and the
community, willnot be leaving
the town they have grown to
love.
Mikeand Nicky, who bought
the supermarket in July 2008,
whenitwas aSupervalue, will
takeabreak while they lookat
other opportunities.
Theywill continuetoown the
building,but will hand over the
reins of the business in October
to NorthCanterbury couple
Kelly and Bevan Hames, who
havetwo children,Maddie and
Milla.
Kelly and Bevan own the
Mandeville Supervalue and will
run both businesses.
It has beenajourney of
change for the Rutherfords
since 2008.
Justtwo years aftertaking
overthe business, the 2010
earthquakestruck,causing the
Supervalue to shut.
Not to be beaten, the couple
moved to atemporary facility —
the JC rooms in Oxford.
Theykept all theirstaff and,
oncetheirsupermarket building
was strengthened, they moved
backdown the road.
Theyleft the temporary
facility all set up with their
shelvingallowing other Oxford
businessestouse it while their
businesseswere strengthened.
Backintheir strengthened
premises, the couplehad to
decide the future of their
supermarket business. They
could not get insurance for the
earthquakedamage because
one wall of the Supervaluedid
not meet code.
It was either walkaway or stay
and invest heavily by rebuilding
abigger,bettersupermarketin
Oxford.
Mikeand Nickydecided to
stayand in 2013 presented their
FreshChoicesupermarket plans
to the community.
Anew FreshChoice was built
behind the old supermarket
and,aspart of that,the couple
managed to get aWestpac ATM
incorporated in the build, taking
overfromone they hadinstalled
at their own costinFebruary
2010.
The couple have employed
hundredsoflocal people,
All in the family ... FreshChoice Oxford has been afamily business for the Rutherfords, from left, Emma, Nicky, Mike and George.
includingschoolstudents, and
given hundredsofthousands of
dollars in sponsorship to the
Oxfordand widercommunity.
Theseinclude Oxford Area,
View Hill, Swannanoa and West
Eyreton Schools, Oxford early
childhood centres and the
Oxford Playcentre (freefruit is
giventothese centres for
childrentoeat daily).
They have also supported
localemergency services such
as the fire brigade,StJohn, the
hospital, and Oxforddoctors.
Others to benefit from support
are the Oxford Community
Trust, the Food Banks in Oxford,
Oxford churches, theOxford
LionsClub, OxfordGolf Club,
Oxford Men’s Shed,Children of
Oxford, and many individuals.
Mike and Nicky have also
supported senior citizens in
Oxford and offer GoldCard
discounts daily.
They have areal passionfor
theircommunity andpaid to set
up police closedcircuit TV
cameras in Oxford,helping to
bringdown the crimerate.
Mike, who wasawarded the
Queen’sServiceMedal in 2019
for his work in the community,
has been an Oxford Volunteer
Fire Brigade member for eight
years, and is now aseniorfire
fighter.
Mike and Nickywere also
awardedaPolice Community
Award in 2018, andalso
received aLion’s community
award in 2018.
‘‘We’veloved our timeinour
two supermarkets.Our two
youngest children,Emma and
George,love the Oxford
community and haveplayed an
activepart in it over theyears,
both at schooland in the
supermarket.
‘‘We wouldalso liketohonour
Mike’sdad, Irving Rutherford,
who passedaway recently. He
was aNorth Canterbury icon
who playedavery active role in
our officesince 2008,whenwe
opened.
‘‘We are lookingforward to
still being part of our wonderful
Oxfordcommunity, and wish
Bevan and Kellyall the best.’’
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Opening time ... Then Mayor David Ayers helps George Rutherford
cut the ribbon to open FreshChoice Oxford.
Demolition time ... The old Supervalue was demolished after the new FreshChoice, in
the background, was built. Mike Rutherford took the controls to deliver the first blow to
the old building.
Eftpos open ... The first ATM in Oxford was opened by then Waimakariri MP Kate
Wilkinson. Beside her is Irving Rutherford, with Dan Gordon at left.

NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL
10 North Canterbury News, June 3, 2021
Advertising feature
Festival offers perfect scientific formula
The New Zealand International
Science Festival returns to
Dunedin for 2021 with a
programme jam­packed with
more than 100 events, and 250
sessions over the 10­day event.
The festival, which takes
place during the July school
holidays, July 8to18, offers
something for every age group,
from the very young to the more
mature audience.
The Big Science Show with
Amadeo returns for the first
weekend of the festival.
Expect the usual bangs, pops,
thrills and spills which are a
traditional part of the alwayspopular
festival event. This
year, the festival has engaged
local comedian and playwright
Abby Howells to write the show,
and Alex Wilson to direct.
The festival is also excited to
present Our Moon: Then Now
and Beyond,aninstallation
artwork by British artist Luke
Jerram.
The work, a4­metre diameter
inflatable sphere with ahigh
resolution Nasa photograph of
the moon will be suspended
inside Hanover Hall for the
second half of the festival.
The moon will play host to
several other events, such as
yoga, the Space Frontiers
Exhibition,story time for
children, and much more.
The festival is excited to
announce that Tiny Ruins’
Hollie Fullbrook will perform a
special solo show underneath
Luke Jerram’s Moon Sculpture.
Celebrating the 10th
anniversary of her debut
album, Some were meant for
Sea,the celebrated New
Zealand songwriter will play an
intimate show directly
underneath the massive
glowing sculpture, in the
ambient setting of Hanover
Hall after dark.
The CODE Virtual Reality &
Gaming Centre will transport
attendees to other worlds. The
virtual reality and gaming
centre has proven extremely
popular in the past, offering the
public the opportunity to
experience the latest in virtual
reality technology.
This time the centre will be
located in the old Aotea Gifts
Shop at 19 George Street, as a
part of the Science Festival
Trail, awalk leading to festival
hubs and venues, all within a
20­minute walk of the Octagon.
On the opening night, the
festival presents Science in the
Spotlight,afireside chat
between festival patron Helen
Anderson, the prime minister’s
chief science adviser Dame
Juliet Gerrard,and the
chairman of the Climate
Change Commission, Rod Carr.
The panel will discuss the
challenges faced by climate
change, as well as the massive
leaps forward that science is
currently making, and those
that science will need to make
in order to tackle our future.
The festival is reimagining
play with the Imagination
Playground,where children
can build and engineer their
own structures with giant blue
building blocks.
Plenty to enjoy ... The New Zealand International Science Festival, which is returning to Dunedin, will deliver
awealth of enriching experiences for those attending.
IMAGES: SUPPLIED
The Municipal Chambers will
host the playground, which will
mark the starting point of the
festival’s walking trail.
Open now as apart of aseries
of lead­up events, Slice of Life:
The World Famous Dunedin
Study provides an overview of
the Dunedin Study, its methods,
and its major findings. It
celebrates the lives of the study
members.
The exhibition is open from
10am to 4pm every day leading
up to and through the festival
at 375 Andersons Bay
Road.
The full festival programme
of more than 100 events can be
viewed at scifest.org.nz, and
tickets are available now.
8-18 JULY2021 SCIFEST.ORG.NZ DUNEDIN
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Mayor seeks lift in
housing support
By DAVID HILL
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon has
called for an urban growth
partnership to support housing in
the region.
The mayor’s call follows last
week’s Canterbury Mayoral Forum
meeting in Christchurch, where
Housing Minister Megan Woods was
briefed on the housing challenges
facing the region.
Mr Gordon would like to see a
Greater Christchurch urban growth
partnership, with the Christchurch,
Selwyn and Waimakariri councils
supported by central government to
hasten new housing developments.
‘‘I talked about the level of growth
in our district and the process for
speeding up land to be made
available for housing.’’
Anecdotally, there are reports of
houses selling for more than
$100,000 above valuation, he says.
The latest data from Infometrics
indicates that house prices in the
Waimakariri district increased by
14.5 percent in the year to March
2021, with houses now selling for an
average price of $534,090.
That compares to an 18.2% rise
and an average price of $871,375
nationally.
‘‘We are seeing the growing
demand in the enquiries for LIM
reports, with 2283 applications in
the last 12 months, which is the
second highest on record, and new
home consents are continuing to be
high,’’ Mr Gordon says.
‘‘I am hearing about people
moving to the district from Auckland
and Dunedin, as well as from
Christchurch, and there are people
returning from overseas.
‘‘So there are some encouraging
statistics, but it’s also putting
housing under pressure.’’
There are several ‘‘levers’’ the
council can employ to support
housing initiatives, including
through the District Plan Review,
which will be out for consultation
later in the year.
Covid­19 legislation has given the
government increased powers to
respond, and the Resource
Management Act is under review.
The Greater Christchurch
partners are also finalising a
joint spatial plan for future urban
growth, in partnership with
Environment Canterbury and the
government.
Increased house prices are also
putting pressure on families
struggling with reduced incomes
following Covid­19, he says.
‘‘While it’s clear that Waimakariri
has fared much better than other
parts of New Zealand, there’s still a
long way to go for our district to fully
recover.
‘‘But we are very lucky in this
district to have so many voluntary
organisations that offer support to
the community, such as Big Brothers
Big Sisters, Wellbeing North
Canterbury, the Salvation Army, St
John, Hope Community Trust, the
Oxford Community Trust, Budgeting
Services North Canterbury, and
Citizens’ Advice.’’
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North Canterbury News, June 3, 2021
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Cottage facelift
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Revamp for cottage exterior
Amberley’s historiccob cottagein
Chamberlain Park has received afacelift.
The Kowai Archives Society was
concerned aboutthe exterior of the building
deteriorating, but couldnot afford the
quoted cost of repairs.
Society president TerryGreen said
financial helpwas sought from the Hurunui
District Council, andnow an important part
of the town’s history has been preserved.
Council maintenance co­ordinator Josie
Hemmings accessed fundstoreseal the
cottage’s exterior, whichwas finished last
month.
‘‘It was bettertoget on to it quickly,
instead of letting it deteriorate even more.
‘‘We got aquotefrom people who
specialised in the process, so we were
confident the job was going to be done well,”
Josiesaid.
Terrysaid he couldn’tbehappier with the
result.“We reached out, and nextthing it
was being repaired. Josie wasgreat. She
organisedeverything with the council. We
are so pleased with the workthat has been
done.”
The cottage was originally in Leithfield, on
MaysRoad. It was recreated from original
and donatedmaterials from the May Family,
in ChamberlainPark in 1984.The council
gavethe society the land,and volunteers
fromthe Amberley LionsClub and Amberley
Jaycees helpedrebuildit.
“Theaim wastokeep the replica as close
to the originalaspossible. It’sreally
importanttomaintain thesehistorical
buildingsand ensurethey are being looked
after,” Terry says.
The Amberley Historical Society merged
withthe Kowai Archives Society, giving the
society the responsibility of continuing the
careofthe cottage.
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Funds allocated for
community facilities
By DAVID HILL
The proposed PegasusCommunity
Centreand KaiapoiCommunityHub are
astepcloser to becoming areality.
The Waimakariri DistrictCouncil last
weekapproved therevised draft 2021/31
LongTerm Plan,which now proposes a
4.3 percent rates rise—higherthanthe
3.95% increase signalled earlierinthe
year.
Should the LTP be formallyadopted
on June 22, council staffwill be given the
go-aheadtoacquire land in Pegasusand
Ravenswood forthe future development
of community facilities, while the
KaiapoiCommunityHub proposalwill
go to the resource consent stage.
‘‘Ideally, we would haveliked to have
stuck with 3.95%, but evenat4.3% I
would say thatwewould still be one of
the lowestinthe country,’’Mayor Dan
Gordon says.
The LTP has provisionfor $4.5million
for the purchaseoflandand the
construction of a385 square metre
communitycentre in Pegasus, with work
expectedtobegin in 2024.
Afurther $4.3m has beenset asidefor
alandpurchase in Ravenswoodthis
year, with the council to consider
buildingan800 squaremetrefacility,
which could include alibrary anda
swimming pool, as well as acommunity
centre, in itsnextLTP deliberations in
three years’time.
Abudget of $435,000 has been set aside
for acommunity hubinKaiapoi’sformer
red zone, withthe resourceconsent
process expected to provide the
opportunityfor council staff to address
communityconcerns,MrGordon says.
Afurther $200,000 has been set aside
forthe redevelopment of theSefton Hall
and$157,000towards strengthening
work on the CustCommunityCentre.
With government-driven three-waters
reform pending, $240,000has been
allocated to cover any costs which may
be incurredfor anycommunity
consultation and forstaff implementing
thechanges, Mr Gordonsays.
A$60,000 contestableheritage fund
hasalso beencreated to assist with
protecting localheritage buildings, with
theold BNZbuilding in Kaiapoi and St
Stephen’s Anglican ChurchinTuahiwi
expectedtobeamong the first
recipients.
Both are registered as category 1
heritage buildingswith HeritageNew
Zealand.
‘‘We knowthereare significant
heritage buildingsthatwillneedtobe
considered in the next yearand it’s
important that there is some support
from thecouncil,evenifwearen’t
funding themdirectly,’’ Mr Gordon says.
Funding hasalso beenset asideto
trial securitycameras in abid to
improve communitysafety, similar to an
initiative already in place in the
Hurunui district.
‘‘Council staffwill be workinginwith
thecommunity patrolsand thepolice to
identifyappropriate locationsor
whether mobilecamerasare more
appropriate,’’ Mr Gordon says.
‘‘It’simportant because we’vehad
requests fromthe communityaround
communitysafety.
‘‘It’sjustaquestionofwhetherwelook
at theHurunui model or lookatmobile
cameras.’’
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Ministerial address ... Minister of
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18 North Canterbury News, June 3, 2021
World-class musicians
delivershowtocherish
By SHELLEY TOPP
Chamber music lovers were given a
performance to cherish by two worldclass
musicians in Rangiora last week.
During their Cello Journey concert,
cellist Inbal Megiddo and pianist Rachel
Thomson took their audience on aglobal
tour de force of music by international
composers, including the stunning Mono
no aware by young Kiwi Salina Fisher,
and an exquisite encore of The Swan,by
French composer Camille Saint Saëns.
The concert was held in the Rangiora
Library’s Chamber Gallery and
presented by the Waimakariri
Community Arts Council, in association
with Music Up Close.
Arts council chairwoman Miranda
Hales said the council was lucky to be
able to present such talented performers
at the Chamber Gallery.
‘‘That is partly down to our excellent
music committee who organise each
year’s programme,’’ she said.
‘‘Inbal and Rachel were stunning. I
really enjoyed their programme which
highlighted their musical
compatibility.’’
While Rachel used apiano owned by
the WCAC for her performance, Inbal
performed with arare Fiorini cello
made by Guiseppe Fiorini in 1923 and
gifted to her by agroup of Yale
University alumni.
‘‘When Iwas afirst­year student at
Yale, my cello teacher Aldo Parisot told
me it is nearly Christmas time, so Icould
use my cello for firewood because it was
not good enough for me anymore,’’ Inbal
said.
‘‘I went to aluthier in New York City
and tried several instruments and fell in
Chamber musician ... Inbal Megiddo, with
the rare Fiorini cello she played during her
recent concert with pianist Rachel Thomson
in the Rangiora Library’s Chamber Gallery.
love with the Fiorini. Ididn’t have the
funds to purchase afine instrument, but
agroup of alumni of the university
donated some funds and purchased the
instrument for me,’’ she said.
‘‘It was atremendous gift because it is
so difficult for young musicians to
acquire good instruments, which can
really affect their development and
careers.’’
The cello has been Inbal’s ‘‘voice’’ and
constant companion for about 20 years,
travelling the world.
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By DAVID HILL
Enterprise NorthCanterbury (ENC)
receivedacommendationfrom Economic
Development New Zealand last weekfor
its Covid­19 response in supportoflocal
businesses.
The award recognises ENC’seffortsto
supportbusinessesduringthe lockdown
and itsinitiativestosupport peoplewho
losttheir jobstoeitherregain
employment or establish their own
businesses.
ENC chief executiveHeather Warwick
saidher team pulled together during the
pandemictodeliver an efficientand
responsive system that supportedmore
than900 NorthCanterbury businesses
withCovid­19­relatedissues.
‘‘All of NewZealand’s economic
development agencieswereunder the
pumpwhen Covidhit,and we all worked
extremelyhard to support ourlocal
businesscommunities.
‘‘I am particularly proud of the ENC
teamfor establishing an efficient triage
systemand sharing theworkloadofour
businessgrowth adviser so that we could
respond efficiently and effectively to all
in need.
‘‘Our system meant thatour team could
respond to anyenquiry within 24 hours
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within threeworkingdays, to thendirect
businesses to thebestresources for their
individual requirements.’’
Regular communicationswere madeto
businessesonENC’sdatabase,business
surveys werecreatedtohighlightareas of
need,and aprofessional services grant
was established to helplocal businesses
get professional advice.
ENC partnered withthe Ministry of
Social Development, withworkbroker
MichelleBecks, who wasdeployedto
supportbusinesses through theprocess of
closing down or reducing staff numbers,
and connecting employees directly with
funding andopportunities.
Business start­up resourcesand a
training programme werealso created
with ministry funding to support the
higher thanusualenquiries from people
considering startingtheir own business
afterthe lockdown.
‘‘Theamalgamation of the different
projects, services and supportwecreated
duringlockdownand beyond provided a
world­leading localresponse to anational
economic crisis,’’ Ms Warwick says.
‘‘Ourbasic approach—tostripsystems
to theessentials, to assess whatisneeded,
respond to those needs,and to remove
barriers whereverpossible—served to
ensure thatwewereable to meet our
community’sneeds welland in avery
timelymanner.’’
Ms Warwickwas joined by business
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Design opportunity for schools
Pupils from three North Canterbury
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The nationwide competition is being
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more than 100 participating schools,
including Kaiapoi High School,
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Qualifying teams will be required to
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They will also be tasked with adding an
innovation to their creation and
preparing an original design element
and asales pitch for their bike to sell
them at auction. EVolocity will support
students through online workshops.
MeloYelo director and EVolocity
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thinking, and the EVolocity
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EVolocity was established to interest
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national skills shortage in this area,
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Kaikōura District Council News
LONG TERM PLAN (LTP) 2021 -2031
TheCouncil'sLTP is now availableforpublic consultation.
This is the Council’s firstLTP plan since 2015.The yearsfollowing the
earthquakeshave beenHUGE! Now, with asuccessful Council $40million
Infrastructure Rebuildprojectbehind us it’s time to look at thefuture.
The Earthquake Rebuild has effectively renewedorreplaced key
assets that were at the end of their expected life or otherwise
compromised. There is no major expenditurerequired on Council
owned infrastructure assets (more info on assets below) over the
next 20-30 years (other than roads) and no major growth-related
projects needed for at least ten years.
Last year because of COVID-19 we reduced the rates increase from 10%
to 4%.Weknowour community still faces economicuncertainty so we are
working with a'no frills'budget. The Council is focusing on delivering
affordable, fit-for-purpose servicesand infrastructure upgrades thatserve
thecommunity now and in the future.
Usingwhat we know aboutour infrastructure, and taking on board
what our communityistelling us,wehave identified anumberof
priority areas that we wanttofocus on. If all of
the proposalsinthe LTP go ahead,itwould
mean an annual average rates increase
over ten years of 3.4%. (5.2% this year)
FIND OUT MORE...
Community Hui inthe District
Tuesday 8th June -6pm @Memorial Hall, Supper Room
Thursday 10th June -6pm @Goose Bay Fire Shed
Wednesday 16th June -6pm @Kēkerengū Community Hall
Come and talk to the Councillors in the Civic Centre
Tuesday 8th June, 10am -noon @the Council Chambers
Wednesday 16th June, 2pm -4pm @the Council Chambers
Kaikōura Aquatic
Centre will be open
next summer -with
new road and
walkways to get
there!
Image Credit
Hanako Kubayashi
1-ROADS
Spend $4.997 million on road reseals and renewals
to address abacklog -mostly inrural areas.
2-FOOTPATHS
Increase annual spend from $14,000 to $60,000. Plus
afurther $100,000 each year to upgrade footpaths
from 2022/23 till 2031.
3-DISTRICT PLAN REVIEW
Residential, Business and Rural Zoning rules review
commencing in 2021/22. Full review to be completed
by 2030.
COMMUNITY
The much loved Scout Hall is
being renovated andrefurbished.
Old Council Building at 34
Esplanade,will be demolished.
We're going to invest more in the
maintenanceofour Parks and
Reserves, Playgrounds, Tracks
and Walkways.
HAVE YOUR SAY ONTHE PROPOSALS...
WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING...
Upgrading and Creating
Digital Records to increase
effective managementand
security of records and make
themeasier for the community
to access.
FACILITIES
AND....MORE....
Suburban, Kincaid and Peketa
water supplies upgraded and
improvements made to treat the
water of the rural Fernleigh and
East Coast Water Supply.
Construction on the Wakatu
Quay Development (funded by
PGF) will begin in 2022.
Waiau Toa/Clarence River,
restoring access that was
destroyed in the2016earthquake.
95% funded by Waka Kotahi NZTA.
4-URBAN RUBBISH COLLECTION
New fortnightly kerbside rubbish collection to urban
residential properties.
5-TOURISM AND BUSINESS SUPPORT
Maintain current fundinglevels to Destination
Kaikōura.
Whetheryou agree or disagree, or have different
suggestions, please let us know.You can find more
information and have yoursay at kaikoura.govt.nz
or dropintothe Library or the Council forapaper
copy. Submissions close 28 June.
New Technology at
the Library including
touch-screen public
computers and public
access to electronic
resources.
Rating Model Review
planned in 2023/24.
The Innovative
Waste Kaikōura
Landfill will be
closed andanew
Transfer Station
timed for2024.
PLUS...AS USUAL
We'll still keep on with business as
usual -we'll make sure that
sewerageistaken away and
treated, you haveaccesstosafe
water,you can dispose of your
rubbish and recycling.
There are Civil Defence services in
place should we need it, as well as
dog and noise control.Weprovide
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the Kaikōura District Library,
pensioner housing, building and
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Focus on council infrastructure
By DAVID HILL
Kaikoura’s ‘‘no thrills budget’’ aims to
get the district’s infrastructurework
back on track.
Whilethe earthquake rebuild had
put the districtinabetter space,
MayorCraig Mackle says the council
planstoinvest in upgradingits ‘‘long
neglected’’roads,ditchesand
footpathsinits draft 2021/31 Long
Term Plan (LTP).
The draft LTP was signed off last
week and is out for public
consultation until June 28.
An average rates rise of 5.2 percent
is proposed forthe 2021/22financial
year and then 3.4% ayear for the next
decade.
The council plans to spend about
$5 million on roading over the next six
years, and to allocateanextra
$100,000ayear for the next 10 yearsto
upgrade urban footpaths.
‘‘This budgetisabout gettingback
on track,’’ Mr Macklesays. ‘‘We are
about10to 15 years behind on our
roading and our footpaths, so we need
to get on top of it and not let it slip
again.’’
‘‘Thefeedback we’ve beengetting
from our community is that they want
us to get on with the roading and the
footpaths, so hopefully they willget in
behind the Long TermPlan.’’
Getting on top of the remaining
infrastructure projects will have
positive flow­oneffectsasthe council
lookstosupport an ageingpopulation,
prepare for the return of tourists,and
reduce the district’senvironmental
footprint, Mr Macklesays.
‘‘We are looking at an ageing
community, so they’ve got to be able to
get aroundcomfortably.
‘‘It’s all about transport and moving
Improvements planned ... Council­owned infrastructure will be targeted for
spending over the next 10 years.
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and connection,and supporting the
movetowards more bikes and
mobilityscooters.’’
The council increased its annual
contribution to Destination Kaikoura
lastyearfrom $180,000 to $225,000to
support efforts to promote the district
to domestic visitors, while
maintaining its global promotion.
‘‘Ifwelet that dropwewill fall off
the radar,sowe’vegot to keepupwith
it, becausethe border willreopen
eventually,’’ Mr Macklesays.
‘‘They’ve been doing afantastic job
promoting our district for domestic
tourismand they haven’t let up on the
global side,either.’’
While the 2016earthquakehas
given the district areprieve fromthe
riskofsea level rise by raising the
coastline,climate changestill remains
an issue for the council.
By continuing to invest in footpaths,
transport, streetlightingand water
conservation, the council canreduce
its impact on the environment,Mr
Macklesays.
The KaikouraDark Sky astronomy
proposal is also gaining momentum
and has the potential to boostthe
districtasawinterdestination.
The council has consultation
meetings planned on Tuesday next
weekfrom 10am to 12pminthe
councilchambers, and in the evening
from6pm in the Kaikoura Memorial
Hallsupperroom.
Other meetings are planned at the
Goose Bayfire shedonThursday,
June10, from6pm, and then on
Wednesday, June 16, from 2pm to 4pm
in the council chambers,and from
6pm at Kekerengu Community Hall.
LongTerm Planhearings are
planned on July1and 2, before the
final document is adopted on July 28.
KAIKOURA
North Canterbury News, June 3, 2021
25
No appetite yet
for Maori ward
By DAVIDHILL
Kaikoura MayorCraig
Mackleisconcerned
that legislation to create
aMaori ward could
disenfranchiselocal
runanga.
The Kaikoura District
Council voted
unanimously against
creating aMaori ward
recently, after
consulting with
Kaikoura runanga.
‘‘The runanga said it
wasn’tsomething they
wantedtorush into.
They founditmight
hinderthem rather than
help them and they
wantedthe time to make
sure it’s what it appears
to be,’’ Mr Mackle said.
Three years ago the
council voted
unanimouslytocreate a
Maori ward, but it was
eventually defeated by a
binding referendum
triggered by apetition
passing the necessary 5
percent threshold.
New government
legislation means
council decisions on
Maori wards cannotbe
overturnedbya
referendum.
But the Kaikoura
district has no wards,
with all seven
councillors elected
at large.
It meansthat if a
Maori ward was created,
anyone on the Maori roll
would be abletovote for
only one councillor and
the mayor,while other
voters would continue to
vote for seven
councillors and the
mayor.
The legislationalso
allowedanyoneofany
race with no connection
to Kaikoura to stand for
the Maori seat, on justa
single nomination.
The councilislikely to
reconsider the future of
aMaori ward before the
2025 local body election.
In the meantime, the
councilwill continue to
work with the Kaikoura
runanga, including
holdingtwo annual hui,
Mr Mackle says.
‘‘The partnership that
we haveisprobably
more powerful. We
regularly consultwith
them and their voice is
broughtback to the
table, even if they are
not present.
‘‘I would be in contact
with the runangamost
weeks and anything up
to four times aweek. It’s
asmallcommunity.
‘‘You only have to
walk up the hall and
you’re there.’’
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WINTER GARDENING
26 North Canterbury News, June 3, 2021
It’stime to tackle those early-winter chores
Here are the tasks you need to prioritise in your
garden this month as winter announces its arrival.
Rachel Vogan reports.
Winter can cause us to dropour
shouldersand hunker down. One
could be tempted to retreat
indoors and admire the garden
fromwithin. However,itisone of
the more rewardingand busy
times of the year, and thereis
plenty to do.
Fallen leaves can drive some
insane, but you can look at them
as abonus.They form awelcome
mulch, bufferthe soil from heavy
winter rains,and act likea
sponge in away.
So, ratherthan piling them into
the compost bin or yourrecycling
bins, use themasarug to tuck up
under your trees and shrubs.
It is asmidge early to look at
pruning this month—hold off
until JulyorAugust,depending
on where you live.
Vegetables
Thinout parsnips to allow each
roottofullydevelop. Even though
the soil is cooling down theywill
continue to fatten up. Thereisno
needtodig themall up at once
either, as once they are fat
enough,they will hold wellinthe
soilfor months.
Liftand dig yams now. Try and
get all the baby ones out of the
ground, too,especially if you
don’t wantthem to re­grow in the
samespot next year.
Plant out more winterlettuce,
cress, rocket, mizuna and spring
onions.
Herbs
Plenty of herbsthrivein
winter.Hardy perennial ones
that can be planted and
harvested now are thyme,
rosemary, sage,bay leaf and
oregano.
In the softherb department,
plant out bothcurly and flat­leaf
parsley, plus coriander and
chervil. Chives will die down to a
clump and reappear in the
spring.The main tip for herbs
over winter is full sun, as the days
are shorter and the plants need
maximumsunlighttothrive.If
parsley has got abit leggy and
overgrown, give it agood haircut
and it will re­sprout from the
centre. Aside­dressing of
fertiliser will give all herbs a
boost now.
Garlic
With the shortestday this
month,itistimely to getyour
garlicplanted. Dig over the
ground, replenishing nutrients as
you go. Use compostorwellrottedmanure
to enrichthe soil,
and it is wise to work in some
bulb fertiliser too. Cloves are sold
in garden centres, or look for
organic garlicatmarkets and the
like. Imported, supermarket
garlic willnot sprout so avoid
this.
Separate the clovesinto
sections and discardanything
Yams ... Lift them now. Garlic ... Planting time is near. Dahlias... Cut them back now.
small or shrivelled; the fattest
clovesare thebest. Pokethe
clovesinto thesoil, about finger
depth,10cm, withthe pointed bit
facingthe sky.
Compost
If you haven’t done so already,
turn yourcompostheap, then
tuck it up or cover it tightly to
keep all the heat in overthe next
few months.Keepingthe heaps
covered prevents rain from
leeching the nutrients out before
it is readytoadd to the garden. It
also speeds up the composting
process. Asprinkle of compost
enhancer or lime can aid
decompostion.
Flowers
Cut backany remaining
perennialstonear groundlevel
—dahlias, delphiniumsand the
like.Not only willthis tidy up the
garden beds, it allows the plant to
save some energy. Nerines and
belladonna lillies are coming to
an end. Once they die down and
become dormant,itisthe best
time to lift and divide them.
Move frost­sensitive plants
such as impatiens in potscloser
to the house, and bring really
sensitiveones indoors.
Birdsand bees
Thinkabout addingsome birdfeeding
stations aroundthe
garden.Winter is atough time for
foraging wildlife.
The last fruitmay still be
hanging aroundonsome trees —
afew apples, pears and quince
maybe. If youare not goingtoeat
them, leavethem on the treesfor
the birds,whichlove the supersweet
over­ripe fruit.Don’t forget
the bees either. Keepplanting
flowerstonourish themaswell.
Colourful options to plant now
include calendula, pansies and
polyanthus. Team these with
flowering bulbs such as hyacinths
for something alittle special.
Reprintedcourtesyof
Kiwigardener magazine, onlineat
gardener.kiwi.
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As well as using the
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WINTER GARDENING
North Canterbury News, June 3, 2021
27
Be ready for when Jack Frost gate-crashes
Winter has arrived and Jack Frost
maywellhavealready visited your
garden. Be prepared forhim and
he could wellmakeyourgarden
sparkle, writes Vivenne Bailey.
Avoid damage ... Cloches provide muchneeded
protection for frost­tender plants.
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Frost doesn’t push buttons like its white,
fluffy cousin. It doesn’t fall about, soft
and cotton­wool snowy. And how often
do we wrap up and plunge outside to see
what magic acoating of ice has worked
on our plot?
Despite being considered the poor
relation of snow, ice in the garden can
be almost as much fun. If you regularly
get visits from Jack Frost, adecent
amount of evergreen foliage plants will
produce agarden that sparkles when
the temperature drops.
If the air is moist, your garden may be
treated to ahoar frost. On these
mornings, sharp­edged leaves such as
camellias and laurels will be edged
perfectly in white. But early­morning
sun can quickly damage new leaves and
blossom, so don’t plant tender
evergreens in east­facing spots.
Frost highlights form, picking out
whorls of euphorbia leaves thrown into
sharp relief by the ice, and tracing
geometric patterns in the rosettes of
biennials like foxglove and woolly
mullein (Verbascum thapsus). It can turn
pretty as aprincess lady’s mantle
(Alchemilla mollis),usually
photographed with sparkling dewdrops,
dripping from each serrated leaf edge,
into anest of intertwined, curved shells
and frozen broad scallops that
brilliantly reflect the seasonal weather.
But although some leaves allow cold
to scrawl hieroglyphics on their crimped
surfaces, such as the evergreen shrub
Viburnum davdii,others are
transformed in afar less flattering way
—the first frost turns my pool dahlias
into slimy, black slush!
Why not show off the shaggy trunks of
cherries, birches and maples (even
though they wear the temperature less
obviously), by planting Phlomis
russeliana underneath, aplant with
Protection required ... Use frost cloth to cover your tender plants.
fuzzy, coiled seedheads and handsome
evergreen leaves which make an
effective wrinkled ground cover.
Leave the bottlebrush­like spikes of
the unusual perennial Liatris spicato
(Gayfeather) aloft as avertical accent, or
else pick and dry.
Whatever you decide to use for your
frosty display, make sure you place your
plants where they can glint and shimmer
in the sun.
Protection
Despite the pretty sparkles Jack Frost
can present, he can leave your garden
looking like abomb went off. There is
nothing you can do if an early or late
frost catches you unawares —and doing
nothing is the best course of action.
Never prune off the frost­damaged
stems and foliage. Pruning now only
encourages plants to produce soft, new
growth, which frost will attack again
without mercy, and that second assault
often proves fatal.
Frost can cause considerable harm to
tender seedlings. The damage is done to
the plants’ cell walls when they thaw out
too quickly. If frost does strike
unexpectedly, shade your plants to slow
the thaw.
Cloches, bell jars, cold frames, fleececovered
grow tunnels and mini
glasshouses allow you to raise seedlings
outdoors when the soil temperatures
are too chilly to sow direct. Clear
polythene or frost cloth over your
tunnels are options, too.
You could construct acold frame on
top of asoil base, or fill it with seed
trays. An angled glass or Perspex top
attached with hinges is best, as it allows
for maximum light and warmth. Prop it
open on hot, sunny days for ventilation.
Glass bell jars look posh but ado­ityourself
cloche is just as effective,
particularly for salad plants. Bend wire
into hoops, push them into the ground,
and drape frost cloth or clear plastic
over the hoops, then tie the ends of the
plastic in knots and peg them down.
If you are the bottling type, and have
access to lots of empty jars in spring
(between preserving seasons), try using
recycled preserving jars as mini glasshouses
when direct sowing cucumbers,
gherkins, zucchini and pumpkins.
On those still, clear, cold nights when
Jack Frost gate­crashes my garden, I
hurtle outside, arms full of frost cloth, to
cover my precious young citrus. If you
can’t see yourself rushing out at every
hint of acold snap, spray your
subtropical citrus with Liquid Frost
Cloth every six weeks instead. The
organic, non­toxic spray forms awaxy
coat to protect the delicate foliage.
Reprinted courtesy of Kiwigardener
magazine, online at gardener.kiwi.
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who lent a hand; whether it be to a neighbour, family member,
friend, orletting us know here at HDC if something required
attention.
And thank you for your ongoing patience while we endeavour
to get all services upand running as soon as possible.
MTFJ
To date...
$320,000
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17+
1st Water Liaison Committee 7.30pm
(Venue: Waikari Hall).
8th Youth Council meeting 5.30pm
(Venue: Council Chambers, Amberley).
8th Hurunui Tourism Board 1.00pm
(Venue: Knox Community Hall, Cheviot).
The Mayor's Taskforce For Jobs
programme (MTFJ) supports young
people into sustainable employment.
The programme is targetted at youth
aged 25 and under who have been
displaced byCovid-19 and uses funding
to assist them with employment
opportunities.
Email: MTFJ@hurunui.govt.nz
Call:
Chris King 0278087006 or
Joni Howe 0278089170
10th Strategy &Policy Committee
Meeting 9.30am (Venue: Council
Chambers, Amberley).
14th -16th Council Meeting (Long Term
Plan Submissions Hearings) 9.30am
(Venue: Council Chambers, Amberley).
15th Glenmark Community Committee
7.30pm (Venue: Waipara Pavilion).
16th Amuri Community Committee
7.00pm (Venue: Hillcrest Chambers -
formerly the Culverden Council
Chambers).
17th Operations Committee 9.30am
(Venue: Council Chambers, Amberley).
17th Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools
and Spa Management Committee
1.30pm (Venue: Council Chambers,
Amberley).
18th Audit and Risk Committee 9.30am
(Venue: Council Chambers, Amberley).
23rd Hurunui Community Committee
7.30pm (Venue: Waikari Hall).
24th Council Meeting 9.30am (Venue:
Council Chambers, Amberley).
28th Hanmer Springs Community Board
1.00pm (Venue: The Gallery, Hanmer
Springs Library).
29th Cheviot Community Committee
6.00pm (Venue: Cheviot Library/Service
Centre).
30th Extraordinary Council Meeting
(Adoption of the Long Term Plan)
9.30am (Venue: Council Chambers,
Amberley).
6th June
Close of submissions
The final step towards a street light upgrade throughout
Hurunui District iscurrently happening in Hanmer Springs.
Hurunui District Council has just about finished replacing its
High Pressure Sodium (HPS) light bulbs with Light Emitting
Diodes (LED) light bulbs. Waka Kotahi NZTA has provided
85% of the funding as part of anationwide initiative to reduce
energy consumption.
Work is well underway at Culverden Transfer Station. A
block, steel-reinforced wall has been built, and work on the
recycling and unloading area on the upper level is scheduled.
This is part funded through the Council's 20/21
reimbursement from the landfill levy, ensuring the Council is
able to continue to provide safe and easy-to-use recycling
and waste disposal facilities for the community. The transfer
station will remain open to the community, with slight
modification as to the receiving of waste in the interim. D&T
Chadwick Builders Ltd is carrying out the work.
Kerbside Recycling Audits will be taking place soon to ensure our
excellent recycling habits are being maintained, and we continue
to practice mindful recycling habits. This means minimal waste
goes to Kate Valley landfill. Thank you for your hard work.
"Challenging events can bring
out the best in people and that
has certainly been the case in
the Hurunui District......"
Thank you and congratulations to the people of Hurunui district for
your response to the recent weather conditions. We’ve seen
wonderful acts of community spirit. Ialso acknowledge the work of
Council staff, particularly those who ensured the systems were well
prepared and continually maintained. The weather highlighted both
where investment in our infrastructure has worked well and where
there are some potential vulnerabilities to work on. In the towns,
stormwater flows were managed well - stormwater systems are
designed to cope with acertain amount of rainfall and exceeding
amounts will overwhelm a system. Generally, the drinking water
supplies continued operating, with some intakes flooded and supplies
temporarily stopped. Your observance of Conserve Water Notices
were greatly appreciated. Some residents on those flooded systems
would have received Boil Water Notices, to ensure you’re protected
against unwanted organisms which may potentially be in the system.
Coastal settlements had some nervous moments with raging seas
coupled with the king tide, and the Gore Bay community spent
Monday night isolated due to rock falls on both their access roads.
Overall, the coastal defence systems worked as designed. Rising
water levels inundated some of our roading and bridge infrastructure
which teams are out checking as Iwrite this. Whilst there is some
damage evident which will take a while to fix, the infrastructure
resilience work undertaken over the last few years appears to have
withstood the onslaught. Our farming communities have been
working through the long term impacts of the drought inthe region,
and overnight had to deal with wrecked fences and farm tracks,
sodden ground, hungry stock, and rising river levels which has put at
jeopardy their access to parts of their farms and nearby essential
services. Whilst the rain is good news for our drought effected areas,
the impacts of the drought will continue to be felt for many months to
come. Like our Council maintenance teams, landowners have many
months of work in front of them dealing with the ongoing impacts of
this event. Challenging events can bring out the best in people and
that has certainly been the case in the Hurunui District. It’s important
that as acommunity we continue tolook out for one other over the
long run. Keep an eye out and ask for help if you need it.
14th -16th June
LTP hearings
30th June
Adoption of LTP
The Hurunui district has many unique plant and fungi communities in alpine, beech forest, plains, limestone and coastal areas:
•endemic Weka Pass sun hebe (Heliohebe maccaskillii) •endangered wiggy-wig (Muehlenbeckai astonii) •prostrate kowhai
(Sophora prostrata), •Massive lowland totara (Podocarpus totara) incoastal remnants •Slender button daisy (Leptinella
filiformis) thought extinct until it was found in the lawn at Hamner Heritage Hotel •Brachyscome pinnata, (Lees Valley Daisy).
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It’stime to splash for cash
The Rangiora Stroke Club is
looking forward to the
community’s support at this
month’s Charles Upham Big
Splash.
Co­ordinator Barbara
Matthews says her club is
‘‘delighted’’ to see
Rangiora’s Big Splash
returning this year and is
keen to encourage people to
take part.
Since 2019, the charity has
been able to increase its
monthly meetings to weekly
at the Knox Centre in
Rangiora, with regular
physiotherapy sessions and
speech and communication
support.
‘‘These have proved
enormously supportive
SuperDan ... Aprevious
mayoral plunge.
to members,’’ she says.
‘‘Much of this would not be
possible without the funds
to meet the ever­increasing
costs.
‘‘On the fourth Tuesday
we have an activity or an
outing to places of interest.’’
The Rangiora Stroke Club
has around 35 members, but
always welcomes new
members. To find out more
about the Rangiora Stroke
Club, pop into asession or
phone Barbara on 3272219
or Alanah on 3106166.
The Big Splash is once
again being organised by
Rangiora Promotions.
North Canterbury News
journalist David Hill will be
lining up for his sixth jump
and will be joined by his
daughter Sasha Crawford,
who is jumping for the first
time.
Sasha is jumping on
behalf of the Waimakariri
Youth Council.
This year David is jumping
for his mum, who had a
stroke earlier this year.
To support David and
Sasha, collection containers
are on the counter at the
North Canterbury News
office in Ashley Street,
Rangiora. Or people can go
to their sponsor pages:
the­charles­upham­bigsplash­21.raisely.com/sashacrawford
and the­charlesupham­big­splash­21.
raisely.com/david­hill
Splash ... NorthCanterbury News reporter David Hillregains his
composure aftertaking adrop in aprevious Big Splash.
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NEWS
North Canterbury News, June 3, 2021
In brief
Dudley Park confirmed
29
The $118,721profit raised at this year’s
Relay for Life North Canterbury was
more than double the amount of $56,000
raised at the 2017 event. The 2017 event
was held in Rangiora at the A&P
Showgrounds. This year, the Cancer
Society North Canterbury fundraiser
was held at Dudley Park on April 10.
Events and marketing managerTiffany
Wafer said the organisation was thrilled
with the amount raised this year,and she
praised the generosity of the North
Canterbury community. She said plans
are already under way for the next Relay
for Life in 2023, to be held at Dudley Park
again. ‘‘It is an awesomevenue for such
an event,’’she says. Funds raised will be
used in the CanterburyWest Coast
district to provide support for people
with cancerand their families.
Guinea pig show
North Canterbury Guinea Pigs are
planning adouble winter show at its oneday
event in Woodend this July. Both
shows will be judged simultaneously by
two judges from the North Island. The
show will be held on Sunday,July 4, at 38
RangioraWoodend Road. ‘‘Look out for
the blue/green flag,’’ club president
Jenny Barker says. Doors will open at
10am and thereisagold coin entry fee.
North Canterbury Guinea Pigs is an
independent club whichholds regular
shows underthe rules and standards of
the NZ Cavy Judges Association. It was
established for asocial group of cavy
breedersand owners to encourage the
welfare of pets and provideshows.
People interested in attending the show
or entering their guineapigs should
phone Jenny on (021) 145 7245.
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30 North Canterbury News, June 3, 2021
Storm one for the Canterbury record books
The rain kept coming ...
Emergency services at the
Cones Road bridge over the
Ashley River on Sunday
morning.
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Ashley River carnage ... Part of abeehive lies wedged in atree
in Okuku, after being carried over deer fences.
River torrent ... Apedestrian crosses the Ashley Gorge bridge. The gorge river
flow peaked at more than 1000 cubic metres per second.
Massive flow ... The swollen Ashley just west of the
Cones Road bridge.
Stormwater ... Alarge swale in apark in Acacia Ave, Rangiora, does its job.
Determined ... Acyclist braves the conditions at the Ashley River on Monday.
Feeding out ... Horses in Ashley get their morning
hay ration, in ascene that played out across the region
on Sunday.
Road block ... Ahuge wash out has cut
access to Lees Valley.
Fences down ... Damage to an Okuku property. Awash ... The playground at the Cust Community Centre. Ashley River aftermath ... Floodwaters recede.

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34 North Canterbury News, June 3, 2021
Mineral supplementation in winter
just as crucial as during lactation
With winter just around the corner, and farmers getting the most out of their
autumn growth, along with the high pay­out, it is timely to remind you about the
importance of winter mineral supplementation.
Trace mineral requirements for adairy cow do not stop when the cow is dried
off.
This is aserious misconception. Is it because there are no obvious signs of a
particular mineral
deficiency, or
perhaps the lab
test result comes
back as ‘‘adequate’’
–adequate for
what?
The main
consideration
therefore should
be: What is the
cow’s mineral
status currently
and will it be
sufficiently robust
to cover the
challenges during
the lactation
period?
Feeding trace
elements for 365
days of the year
should not be considered awaste of money.
Depletion of trace minerals over the winter months leads to low immunity at
point of calving, which will put the cows on the back foot right from the start.
As shown in the graph in this article, when there is adeficiency in the
laboratory results,
there is already a
negative impact on
animal health and
profitability. This is
cost effective as the
function related to
that mineral will not
be reduced.
We can avoid
depletion of the
minerals by feeding
all year round,
whereby each trace
element will
maintain its
function as
singularised below:
Selenium (Se) is
related to
reproduction,
antioxidant, liver
and immune system functions.
Copper (Cu) is linked to reproduction/fertility, immune system, growth and
feed efficiency.
Zinc (Zn) is essential in the immune system, hoof and protein metabolism.
Iodine (I) is associated with vitamin B12 synthesis and reserves, reproduction
and thyroid hormones activities.
Cobalt (Co) is affiliated with reproduction, synthesis
of vitamin B 12
,appetite and the nervous system.
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DAIRYING IN NORTH CANTERBURY
Improved milk forecast
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By DAVID HILL
Fonterra’s improved milk price forecast is
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challenging season, Federated Farmers
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Dean says.
Fonterralast week announced an
opening forecast farmgate milk price
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and narrowed its 2020/21forecast payout to
amidpoint of $7.55 per kgMS.
‘‘It was an unexpected announcement
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this season,’’ Mr Dean says.
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forward withcautiousoptimism.It’s
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‘‘I’vehad only one application in aweek
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‘‘I worry about what’s going to happen
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performance and poor productionnext
season? It could create an effect that’s
going to lastfor the nextfew years.’’
Mr Dean dried off his cowslast week,
just beforethe weekend’s wet weather.
While milkproduction was on apar with
last season, it had comeatacost, with
extra feedhaving to be broughtinbecause
of the long, dry autumn conditions.
‘‘Mostdairy farmers around Canterbury
have irrigation, but winter feed and
grazing is an issue as alot of thatisdone
on dry land farms. Most will have things
sorted, but the price mightbeabit higher.’’
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event onJune22and 23.
SIDE chairman Andrew Slatersaysthe
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‘‘Gone are thedays of sittingbehind
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RURAL LIFE
36 North Canterbury News, June 3, 2021
Rebecca quickly rises to leadership role
By DAVID HILL
Growing up in Whangarei, Rebecca Green
never imagined shewould one day be a
farmingleaderadvocating for women and
rural communities.
Now acontract milker at Cheviot with
her husband, Blair Green,Rebeccaisa
regional leaderfor the Dairy Women’s
Network. She was lastmonth elected
Federated FarmersNorthCanterbury
senior vice­president.
‘‘I try to liveinthe moment and Iwould
really love to continue to use my voice to
advocate forrural communities and for
rural womenand Iwouldhope it takes me
somewhere positively,’’ she says.
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dairying positions,including workingasa
legal secretary, personal assistant and
debt collector.
Now thatthe couple has acontract
milking business, she has been freed to
take on leadership rolestosupport other
rural women.
Two­and­a­half years ago she attended a
Dairy Women’s Network workshop and
has not looked back. ‘‘I wentalongtoa
workshop and it was the firsttimeIhad
even heard of them, eventhough Ihad
been in the industry for 10 years.Ienjoyed
it so much, Iasked to be aregional leader.’’
Not one to sit back,Rebeccaquickly
made her mark, creating acompetitionfor
country women at last year’s Amuri A&P
Show with fellow regional leader Sacha
McDougall.
‘‘We wanted to help womentostep up
and have ago. Ijust thinkthat sometimes
they feelinferior, thatmen are better. But
women are just as capable, if not better.’’
It was so successful thatthe competition
was taken to this year’sSouthIsland
Agricultural FieldDays,where about70
women competed in challenges over three
days.
If that was not enough, Rebecca tookon
the roleofchairingthe Dairy Women’s
Network regional conference at
Ashburton in April,where 180 women
attended.
While the Greensjoined Federated
Farmers two years ago, after establishing
their business, Rebecca attendedher first
meeting only in January.
Four months later, she was elected
seniorvice­president and dairyvicechairman
on the North Canterbury
executive, alongside new president
Caroline Amyes.
‘‘I would like to see moreengagement,
connection andcommunication withthe
rural communities. We needtogotothe
grassroots and find out what the issues are
on farmand be the voice for them.’’
For the last two years Rebecca has been
afinalist in the Dairy Women’s Network’s
regional woman of the year award and is
thrilled withthisyear’s runner­upprize,
which is to work withamentor for 12
months to help her with goal­setting and to
focus on her passions.
The Greensmoved to North Canterbury
in 2017 for betterdairy farming
opportunities.
After aseasonatOxford, they moved to
their present position at Cheviot.
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Plant based? ... Simon Watts is keen to help dairy farmers on dryland farms around Culverden to find alternatives as climatic challenges build.
Climate challenges lie ahead
By DAVID HILL
AformerBritish environmental scientist
wantstohelp North Canterbury dairy
farmerstofarm forthe future.
Dr Simon Watts has begun initial talks
with dairyfarmers on former dry land
sheepfarms around Culverden.
‘‘My sense is that over timedairy
farminginCanterbury is not going to be
successful due to the costofwater, and
waterstorage isn’t goingtosolve that.’’
From those initial conversations, Dr
Wattsgained asense of the financial
constraints on dairyfarmerswith high
debt levels, which can affect decisionmaking.
‘‘One getsthe impression the bank
manager almostsits at their dinner table
and that’saterrible thing to say,soit’s
aboutrecognising thissituation from the
outside and working with farmers to find
solutions.’’
The challenge with intensive farming on
what is traditionally dry landisthat there
are too many unknowns,such as thelongterm
impacttothe chemistry resulting
from mixing irrigated water, ground
water, cow urinewith bacteria and
nitrates, Dr Watts says.
‘‘Irrigation often works from taking
groundwater and in some areas you are
almost emptying the water levels and then
it refills over winter. But what if you don’t
get the rain recharge over winter?
‘‘Often,you will just dig adeeper bore
holetoget deeper ground water,but that
can lead to long-term damage and there
seems to be adebate about where those
nitrates might be going.’’ And then you add
climatechange intothe mix.
Climate change models suggestwhile
Canterbury’stotalrainfall will drop only
slightly, there are likely to be long dry
periods and short periods of heavy rainfall
or flooding, which is notconducive to
intensivefarming, Dr Watts says.
Eco systems which have amix of crops,
suchaspasture, shrubsand trees,are
moreresilient to dry conditionsthan
simply growing pasture. ‘‘Climate change
is vested in unknowns,’’hesays.‘‘I know
that Idon’tknow whatchemistry is going
on,but I’m certainthat the process is going
to be different.’’
Alternatives include plant-based
protein and fibre, but it is about ensuring
there are markets available. Hemp has
been touted as asolution. ‘‘The challenge
with hemp is thatitneeds to be fed with
nitrogen, so it’s not muchbetter than
dairying.But you areusing probably only
5percent of the wateryou wouldbeusing
for cows, so it needstobe looked at.’’
Going vegan is unlikely to solve the
problem, he says.‘‘Even if all of New
Zealand becamevegan, it’s not goingtobe
abig enough market.’’
The Culverden project is in its early
stagesand Dr Watts says he is talkingto
vegetable protein producersand export
markets so he can go back to farmerswith
serious optionsfor them to consider.
Dr Watts was an academic for nearly two
decades with OxfordBrookes University
beforeworking with New Zealand’s
ParliamentaryCommissioner for the
Environment, Dr JanWright. He thenhad
astint withthe National University of
Singapore, advising the Singapore government
on climate-changeadaptation.
After returningtoChristchurch in 2019,
Dr Watts foundedthe Brighton
ObservatoryofEnvironmentand
Economics,where he workswith
academics and professionals to advise
governments and communities on
adapting to climate change.
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Emma smashes record
Emma Timmis, an ultra­distancerunner
from Kaiapoi, set arecord for the
women’s 50km event during the recent
Old Forest Hanmer 100 Trail Run.
She finished in fourhours,44minutes
in the Hanmer Springs event, smashing
six minutes off the previous recordof4
hours,50minutes.
The win marked asuccessful return to
racingafter afour­yearenforcedlayoff
with aleg injury, during which time
Emma suffered bouts of depression and
anxiety because she was unable to run.
During this time,she gained an
understanding about whatitislike to
struggle with mental health and decided
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Rain and flooding disrupts club games
Heavy rain from Saturday
afternoon forcedthe
cancellationofall hockey
games on Sunday, as well as
the mid week men’s
competition on Monday night.
Rangiora Hockey Club’s
Division 1men’s team was
just 10 minutesinto its match
against Southern United at
MainPowerHockey Turf in
Rangiora when umpires
called off the game because
of extensive flooding.
Thisgame, and the one
between the Rangiora CBK
Division 1women’s teamand
Southern United, will have to
be replayed later.
Before, this, Rangiora’s
junior hockey teamsplayed
through lightrain on
Saturday morning, withsome
good results for the club.
Bothboys’ and girls’ Kwik
Sticks 11­a­side teams gave
strong performancestowin
SPORT RESULTS
HOCKEY
Rangiora GolfClub
Nine holeStroke/LGU/Hills &Thomas
Trophy; Ladies:Catherine Boddy33, Rita
Moore 35, Diane Sinclair 36, Janet
Maguire 37 c/b.Men: RossMcQueen 35 c/b,
RobertMadden 35, Ross Gillespie 36,
Ralph Sinclair 37.Dennis Brook38.
Rangiora Bridge Club
Cherrypairs: North/South: Dawn
Simpson/Linda Hanham1,Deborah
Senior/JanStupples 2, Margaret Smith/
‘‘It wasn’t an organised eventbut
people ran with me all through the night
and there was agreat community spirit,’’
she said.
Emma was born in Britain but has
livedinNew Zealand for the lastfive
years, moving to Kaiapoisix months ago.
She enjoys running in the area,
particularly along the stopbank in the
formerred zone and at Pines Beach.
Emma is achildren’s book illustrator
and author of The Girl Who Ran Across
Africa.The book is self published and
was printed in Christchurch. It tellsof
how Emmabecame the first personto
run across Africa seven years ago. It is a
story of resilience and perseverance.
Emma has beendoing talksaboutthe
book in schoolsaroundNorth
Canterbury.
their respectivegames, with
threeofthe five Kwik Sticks
seven­a­side teams following
suit.
It was almost aclean sweep
for Rangiora in the Kiwi
Sticks grade,with the
Rogues, Rabbits and Road
Runners makingshort work
of their opponents.
In the Mini Sticks grade,
the Roadsters and Rockets
dominated, butitwas amuch
closer game betweenthe
RockStars and Hinemoa­
Kaiapoi, with the Rock Stars
winning3­2.
The Rangiora/Hurunui mid
weekwomen’s teams played
earlier in the week, with the
Hares continuing theirwinningform
in the first division,
while the Hawksare
improving in Division 3.
Results
Mid Week Open: Women:
Rangiora Hurunui Hares 5(Kelly
Nicholson 2, LucyMurray 2,
Rachelle Crause 1) beatHSOB/
Burnside 2. MVP: Kelly Nicholson.
Rangiora Hurunui Hawks0lost to
Southern United2.
KwikSticks 11­a­side grade:
Boys: Rangiora Renegades5
(JoshuaMetzger 2, Nikunj Chhabra
1, Matt Corey1,Henry Webb 1) beat
Southern United0.MVP: Dylan
LaValley. Girls: Rangiora Rascals 3
(SarahWalsh 2, FeliciteAntoniuk­
Newall 1) beat Southern United
Cats 2. MVP: Lillie Wilson.
Kwik Sticks 7­a­side grade: Boys:
Rangiora Rangers 6(Bram
Vermeulen 5, Jamie Ryan 1) beat
Avon St Michaels Titans2.MVP:
Josh Godinet. Girls: Rangiora
Rebels 0lost to Hornby 8. MVP:
SiennaWatson &Annabelle
Birchler. Rangiora Rainbows 10
(Kayleigh Sweeney, Ruby Taylor,
PJ Mackintosh, Brooklin Glass,
Sophie Cartwright) beat HSOB/
Burnside 0. MVP: Ruby Taylor.
Rangiora Rubys5beat HSOB/
DianeWatson3.East/West: Joyce Grey/
Gaynor Hurford 1, JanicePickering/
Margaret Pickering 2, JudithDriver/
Heather Waldron3.
Rata Pairs: N/S: JoanLloyd/Adrienne
Paine1,WarwickWyatt/Ken Johns 2,
Rhondda Bergman/JeffBergman 3. E/W:
Shirley Symns/JackLyon 1, JennyHassall/
Julie Brown2,Robin Hassall/Heather
Waldron 3.
JuniorNight:N/S: AnnetteCaldwell/
New record holder ... Kaiapoi ultradistance
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at Hanmer Springs.
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Burnside3. MVP: Imogen
Abernethy.
Kiwi Sticks grades: Boys:
Rangiora Rogues 6(Benji Mones­
Cazon 2, Seth Cann 2, Glenn Fricker
1, Sam Riley 1) beat Waikirikiri0.
MVP: George Chambers. Girls:
Rangiora Rabbits 10 (Catherine
McKellow 5, FreyaClark 3, Emma
McKellow 2) beat Hornby 1. MVP:
Emma McKellow. Rangiora
Raiders1(Lily George 1) lost to
HSOB/Burnside Fairies 7. MVP:
Petra Lamont&Lucy McLean.
Rangiora Road Runners7(Bella
Cheery 2, Neve Fantham2,Sammy
Frost­Smith 2, Lily Frost 1) beat St
Margarets 1. MVP:EmilieLye.
Mini Sticksgrades: Boys:
Rangiora Roadsters 9(Harry Pullar
5. Aidan Ferguson 4) beat HSOB/
Burnside Leopards 2. MVP: Aidan
Ferguson. Girls: RangioraRockets
10 (Ruby Hutchison 5, Ila Bavis 1,
ShayleeEastmond 1, Vida Berry 1,
Lucia Cavanagh 1, Hazel O’Steen 1)
beat Southern United SnowyOwls
1. MVP: Lucia Cavanagh. Rangiora
Rock Stars 3(Anita Mones­Cazon 2,
Charlotte Hawes 1) beat Hinemoa­
Kaiapoi2.MVP:Winnie Bavis.
Gail Dunlop 1, Sharyn Davis/MurrayDavis
2, Anne Bagrie/Kate Whitehead 3. E/W:
Desley Simpson/JudithRobinson1,Liz
Calder/Lindsay Sigglekow 3.
PlatePairs: N/S: Tony Biddington/Jack
Lyon 1, Judith Calder/Lynda Cameron 2,
Carole Anderson/JeanetteJoyce 3. E/W:
Gaynor Hurford/RobinHassall 1, Richard
Luisette/Geoff Swailes 2, Colin Dick/
Elizabeth Alabaster andLouise Tapper/
Noreen Thompson equal 3.
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RUGBYSUB UNION DRAW
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04/06/2021
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05/06/2021
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05/06/2021
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Kaiapoi’swin secures semi-final spot
By LINDSAY KERR
and PETER WILLIAMS
Kaiapoi overcame afirst­half
deficit to comfortably beat
Springston 32­14 in its quarter
final match of the combined
country rugby competitionon
Saturday.
Kaiapoi now faces asemifinal
against Southbridge this
Saturday, played on the
southerner’s hometurf.
North Canterbury’s other
quarter­finalist and top
qualifier Saracens were edged
out thanks to an injury­time
Prebbletonpenalty.
Under threatening skies at
Kaiapoi, the hometeam
withstood early attacks on its
line to score first with apenalty
try. This followed aseries of
scrums where Kaiapoi
achieved totaldomination.
The Kaiapoi forward
domination in the early phases
served the side well later in the
game at atime after Springston
had threatened to take control.
Springston finishedthe first
half the better of the two.
This largely followed
Kaiapoi’s attempts to run the
ball too often when on defence.
For lengthy periods the side
was pinned in its own half.
Springston scored its first try
after Kaiapoi dropped the ball
and then, again on half time,
after ascrum near the Kaiapoi
line.
Springston started the second
half with a14­10 lead and
lookedlike advancing this
when Kaiapoi was reduced to
14 players for 10 minutes.
Kaiapoi withstood the attacks
and its forwards again took
control.
With the weatherplaying a
bigger part, and with
Springston’s pack tiring,
Kaiapoi dominated all phases
in the last quarter. Forwards
combined with the backline in
many raids near the Springston
line.
In the final quarter, Kaiapoi
scored four tries. All were wide
out and followed solid buildups,
with the ball transferring
through many hands.
Scoreboard: Kaiapoi 32 (a
penalty try, Shak Bassi, Iowane
Koroitukana, Kimeon Reade,
Robert Dods­Samson tries.
RUGBY
Taine Jacobs­Lawson, a
conversion and penalty),
Springston 14.
Loss for Saracens
The many loyal Saracens
supporters who had bravedthe
dismal conditions at
Southbrook Park wereleft
shattered at the final whistle.
In the last act of amatch
which could have gone either
way, 19­year­old Prebbleton
five­eighth Ted Coleman coolly
slotted apenalty from near the
sideline and three metres
outside the 22 to give
Prebbleton a17­16 win.
Coleman, who has done
everything asked of him in his
first year of first division rugby
in akey position, was
immediately swamped by his
elated team­mates,who knew
they had got out of jail.
While the match was closely
contested throughout, it
appeared Saracens had done
enough to claim the victory as
the side led 16­14 as the match
went deep into injury time.
However, despite having the
driving rain at their backs, the
Saracens players were not able
to play the final stanzasofthe
match in Prebbleton territory
and they paid dearly for it.
In general, the Prebbleton
forward pack had slightly the
better of the battle up front,
especially in the lineouts,
where they were dominant.
No. 8Kerry Gray was aconstant
threat with the ball in hand and
he was well supported by Ed
Sunia and Steven Lees­Godwin,
both of whomwere rewarded
with tries for their efforts.
But the Saracens forwards
had their moments, too,
especially at two key scrums.
After trailing by asolitary point
at half­time, the Saracens pack
made astrong statement when
it was first to score in the
second half when Josh Maynard
dotted down afteraconcerted
scrum effort produced a
pushover try.
Then, with time running out,
adominantscrum hard on
defence pushed Prebbleton
off the ball and allowed
On the offensive ... The storm clouds brew as Springston look to attack the Kaiapoi line.
Saracens to clear its line.
After Maynard’s try,
Prebbleton soon regained the
lead but Nathan Goodwin, who
had just come on as a
replacement,won the race to
the ball after Kerran Jenkins
had madeagood break and
toed ahead. Saracens squeezed
back in front16­14 and looked
to be doing enough in the
conditions to hold the visitors
out.
Ricky Allin had generally
directedplay well for Saracens.
He had also kicked two early
penalties but, as the conditions
deterioratedwith steady rain
setting in, his touch off the
kicking tee deserted him. His
failure to convert either of the
tries, or at least one other
comfortable kicking
SPORT RESULTS
Amberley Golf
Men(May 22): PWylie72, JRobertson73, P
Cumming 73, SThomas74, BFitzgerald 74, B
Rayner 74.
Women: MCottier 71, MPollock72, AWilshire
74.
Midweek men: (May19):DFlewellen 39, L
Brown 39, KGussette 39, BBalderstone 38,R
Wilshire 37, BMills37, SMilne 37.
opportunity, eventually proved
to be the difference between
the teams.
But the day belonged to
Coleman.Apart from playing a
solid all­round game given the
conditions, he managed to
convert both of his team’s tries
and landed the match­winner
under extreme pressurejust
when it mattered the most.
Scoreboard: Saracens 16
(tries to Maynard and Goodwin,
2penalties to Allin) lost to
Prebbleton 17 (tries to Sunia
and Lees Godwin, 2conversions
and one penaltytoColeman.)
Play­off games
North Canterbury’s other six
teams were all involved in playoff
games as they prepare
PHOTO:LINDSAYKERR
themselves for the second
round of the NorthCanterbury
competition in two weeks.
Away, Glenmark­Cheviot
playing off for 9th to 12th,
comfortably headed off West
Melton at 8­10, while Oxford,
also playing away, beat
Waihora 33­24.
In the 13th to 16th play­off,
Ohoka came from behind to
beat Mid Canterbury side
Hampstead 24­11.Itwas a
fitting resultfor James Marr,
who playedhis 100th premier
game for the club.
In the same section, after
scoring first, Ashley lost 14­28 to
Lincoln.
In the final section, for 17th to
22nd, Hurunui beat Rolleston
17­12 and Woodend succumbed
to Rakaia 21­39.
Midweek women:SLee 38 ,JBishop 37, C
Brown36, BScott 35. 9Holers (May 19): HKemp
21, DEdwards 19, JEvans 19.
Amberley Smallbore RifleClub
OMitchell 100.4, DQuigley 99.6, KQuigley
98.6, PWisheart 98.5,KBrown 97.4, CRhodes
96.5, IFrazer 95.2, MParker90.1, WParker 88.2,
ARoxburgh 86.2, BParker 82.0, MBoyce 81.0, T
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Woodend 42 Welsford Street
Swannanoa 1095 Two Chain Road
Fabulous family home on Welsford
Avery sunny home with great north/northwest facing outdoor living -
this property really doesoffer so much for all the familyand you
simplywill not wantto leave. With 300sm this homehas excellent
storage areas as well as living space,sothere is room for everyone and
everything.The homeisdouble glazed and the kitchen, family
bathroom and ensuite have all been upgraded. If you are looking for a
large home convenientlylocated then you must view,you will not be
disappointed.
4 2 2 2
Auction 1.00pm, Fri 18th Jun, 2021,
(unless sold prior)
View Sat 5Jun 1.00 -2.00pm
Sun 6Jun 1.00 -2.00pm
Web pb.co.nz/RU85794
Bev Wright
M 027 434 2486
Great family home -great family location!
Greatopportunity to secure abeautifully maintained lifestyle haven
sited on 5.0295ha. There is enough room for everyoneinthis sunny
and inviting family home,situateddown along driveway in apeaceful,
private setting. The flexible and spaciousfloor plan makesfamily living
abreeze, anew kitchenpacked with all themod-cons is abeautifully
adorned space, complemented by multipleopen planlivingareas
providing all daysun.Effortlessindoor/outdoorflow featuring
numerous sliding doorsopen to awraparound verandaandlarge
sheltered outdoor entertainingarea, the perfect place to sit and
overlook yourown slice of paradise.
4 2 2 2
Auction 3.00pm, Fri 25th Jun, 2021,
(unless sold prior)
View Sun 6Jun 1.00 -1.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/RL87809
Leigh Miller
M 021 308 202
Woolston 37 Saint Johns Street
Two incomes
With two dwellings on theone title this property is generating
$675/week. The larger unit has three bedrooms, aspacious bathroom
and laundry, separate toilet, new heat pump and aseparate garageas
well as room for childrentoplay. Clad in painted cedar weatherboard,
it is very tidy.The other unit comprisestwo bedrooms, bathroom with
achub, nice kitchen and alsohas alock up garage and is clad in
plaster. Locatedclose to many amenities it will be an excellent
investmentproperty,oryou could live in one, subjecttogiving the
tenants the required notice and the other could pay your mortgage.
5 2
Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 23rd
June, 2021 at 4.00pm
View Sun 6Jun 1.30 -2.15pm
Web pb.co.nz/RU89599
Maurice Newell
M 027 240 1718
Hamish Anderson
M 027 678 8888
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List andsellyour home with me by the
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E kirstyn.barnett@pb.co.nz
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Proudtobehere

2IC -700 cows in Hawkes Bay
31/2 days off every fortnight including
weekend.
Nice 4bedroom home.
70K plus package. 6+staff.
Call Mary 027 481 4591
2388877
Readytorace ... MattSummerfield and his sister, Nicole.
Entertainment
LIZ BRAGGINS, Graham
Wardrop and Mary Dunne
performing live at Balcairn
Hall, three local legends
combined into something
really special, Saturday
26th June at 8pm, free
supper, alcohol free event,
raffles, CD sales. Tickets
$25 from Sally Macs
Amberley, Stan’s 7 Day
Pharmacy Rangiora, Sefton
Garage and online via
www.balcairnhall.com.
Situations Vacant
Oxford Area
School
Fixed Term
New Entrant
Teacher
Located in Canterbury, 52 km west of
Christchurch with aroll of approximately 520
students, Oxford Area School is seeking a
passionate and enthusiastic New Entrant teacher
to join our team. This is aFulltime Fixed term
position for Term 3&42021.
Applications close 3pm 17 th June 2021
Please send letter of application and CV including
referees to:
Principals Secretary, Oxford Area School,
52 Bay Road, Oxford 7430.
Or
Email vacancies@oxford.school.nz
Phone 03 312 4197
2387581
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
Pets
PHOTO: FILE
Rally set to roll
Sixtyentrants, including 13
from NorthCanterbury, will
contest the Lone Star
Canterbury RallyonSunday,
June 6.
Christchurch driver Josh
Marston, in aBarinaAP4,is
seeded first. He currently
lies second in the New
Zealand Rally Championship,and
wonthis event in
2019.
Rangiora’sMattSummerfield,
withhis co­driver
sister, Nicole,isseeded
second.Matt and Nicole,
who havebeen ateam for
many years,will be in a
Subaru STi. Kaiapoi’sJob
Quantock is the third seedin
aSkodaAP4.
The rally is around of the
Mainland RallyChampionship,and
hasseven special
stages.The first and seventh
special stagesare in Ashley
Forest and the other five are
on public roads, which will
be closed for the event.
The first car begins the
firststageat8:48amand
people can see all the action
from aviewing point at the
top of the old rally sprint
road.
The cars then tour to
Amberley for aservice break
at the Countdown car park
before aseries of stages on
NorthCanterbury roads,
before returning to the forest
for thefinalstage.
Spectatormaps are
available from cafes, the
tearooms and FourSquare
in Cheviot, cafes and the
garage at Waikari, Four
Square at Hawarden,the
Domett Garage, Woodend
Auto Services, Autotech and
Joe’sGarage in Rangiora,
as wellascafes in Amberley.
Personal
SEMI RETIRED kind,
caring man looking for a
loving relationship.
Seeking agenuine, caring
woman in her 70’s, light
drinker. Ph 020 4129 5331.
Cars Wanted
CASH 4CARS
and 4WD'S
Phone
Automotive
Parts
03 313 7216
CARS, vans, 4WD’s
wanted for dismantling or
repair. Phone 027 258
8366.
WANTED to buy Ford,
Holden, Chrysler or
Chev’s, Classic cars. Any
condition. Please phone
Tony 027 313 5000.
ANY old cars, anything pre
1990, unfinished Hot Rods,
Classic Cars. Please call
027 258 8366.
BICHON HOMESTAY
for smaller dogs. We look
after your dog in our home.
"No kennels". Phone today
03 314 6110.
For Sale
HONEY 4kg bucket
cooking honey, $30 special.
Available at Gracebrook,
Amberley. Telephone 03
314 7076.
STAMP COLLECTION
lots of albums, $60 to $650.
Mint and used. Phone 03
423 3936 10am to 4pm
Monday -Friday.
Gardening
A+ GARDEN hedges cut
to perfection. Tree &arbor
work. Also spraying. Free
quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or
021 111 4322.
Situations Vacant
Sales /
Administration/
Special Projects
The North Canterbury News is the best-read and largestcirculating community
newspaperinNorth Canterbury. We areowned by AlliedPress, aNew Zealand
owned andoperated company producing qualitynewspapers,magazines and
on-linemedia.
We arelooking for anew teammember to join our team,who is an excellent
communicator,tohelp grow our business, throughsales and administration
support.
Thispositionis30hoursaweek basedinour Rangioraoffice withthe
opportunityfor it to growtoafull-time position if the applicantrequiredthis.
In order to be successful in this role,itisessential that you have:
•Excellentcomputerskills and have the ability to confidentlylearn new
programmesand systems.
•Asolidwork ethicand enjoythe excitement of adeadline driven position.
•Sales hunting skillsand adesire to succeed.
•The ability to listentoclient needs and provideeffectivesolutions(with
support fromus).
Keypersonality attributes:
• Passionate, positiveand proactive.
• Flexibleand able to work as partofateam.
• Creativeand enjoydiscussing new ideas withcustomers.
• Enjoybeing partofour workfamily team.
Youwillbejoining abusiness that is passionate aboutlocalnews, caresabout
our customers and our team.
To apply forthisrole,aNZ drivers license is essential andyou musthave the
right to live andwork in NZ.
Apply in confidencewith yourCV
and coverletterto:
Dayna Burton
Thursday,August2,2018 | Issue 808 | www.ncnews.co.nz
dayna.burton@ncnews.co.nz
TUTOR wanted. Kip
McGrath (Rangiora) is
looking for an experienced,
enthusiastic, qualified
teacher, to teach senior
NCEA subjects (Math /
Science). Teacher will
work with no more than
four students on individual
programmes and must be
excited about making a
difference. Must be available
at least once aweek for
classes after 4pm by
arrangement. Further
information available from
rangiora@kipmcgrath.co.nz
or by calling the centre
Director, Dr. Grant Dykes
at (03) 313 3638.
Lost and Found
LOST in Rangiora township,
house &car keys &
remote door opener, also
drivers licence. Lost on
27th May. Please phone
021 174 2802.
Wanted To Buy
BUYING estate type old
china, crystal, collectables,
vases. Phone 027 350 3963,
or 313 1878.
HONDA 400 quad bike,
2000-2005 low kms, phone
027 4459 123.
$$$
Amalgamated Scrap Metal
Ltd. Specialists in farm
machineryand farm clean
ups, old vehicles etc.
100% locally owned.
Ph 0800 030 712 or
027 695 0480.
2312759
Situations Wanted
QUALIFIED trust worthy
Support Worker, based in
North Canterbury, Ihave 6
years commercial experience.
Various personal
care, overnight available,
taxi service, etc. Complex
care, knowledge &experience
in Neurological
conditions. Certification &
references available. Phone
Jenny 021 228 8881.
SPORT AND CLASSIFIEDS
North Canterbury News, June 3, 2021
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Public Notices
43
Refuse and Recycling
Week commencing 7 th June:
Monday 7 th
No collections.
Tuesday 8 th
Hanmer Springs, Gore Bay &MtLyford.
Wednesday 9 th
Amberley,Amberley Beach,Leithfield, Leithfield Beach,
Cheviot, Waipara, Omihi, Scargill, Motunau Beach,
GretaValley.
Thursday10 th
Waiau, Rotherham, Culverden, Hawarden, Waikari.
Remember:
·Only official Hurunui District Councilbagswill be
collected.
·Bagsmust be securelytied and at the kerbside by 8am.
·Collection times mayvary, the crew will not return to
collectbags put out late.
·Refuse bags must notexceed15kg.
·Bagssplitprior to thecrew’s arrivaland non-official
bagswill be left.
·Bundlesofcardboard will notbecollected, recycle via
the transferstations.
The following canberecycledvia thecollections:
·Newspapers, magazines, office paper and telephone
directories.
·Cardboard, greetings cards, junkmail, envelopes and
egg boxes.
·Food, drink andpet foodcans.
·Rigid plastic bottlesand small containers, types 1, 2
and 5with lidsremoved.
Recycling must be cleanand loose in recycling bags.
The followingcannotberecycled-Contaminated
bagswill be left:
Softplastics andplastictypes3,4,6and 7, tetrapaks,
polystyrene,plantpots,strapping, clothing,dirty paper
or card, coffee cups,plastic lids, foil traysandfood
waste. If in doubt throwitout.
TransferStations:
Alltransferstations areclosedonMonday 7 th .Inlieuof
the Monday, Amberley TransferStation willopen10am
to 4pm on Tuesday 8 th June.
2385417

What’s happening in your
community…
Civil Defence Responds to Flooding
Civil Defence Emergency Operation Staff spent
the weekend responding tothe significant rainfall
causing havoc across Canterbury.
We wanted to thank residents who listened to the
evacuation notices and kept up to date with what
was happening online.
Waimakariri thankfully got through the worst of
the weather relatively unscathed. We will now start
turning our minds to areas and infrastructure that
need recovery support.
Watch Out for Unrecyclable ‘Eco-
Friendly’ Packaging
Ever wondered just how eco-friendly that
compostable packaging is? The truth is alot of
packaging marked as compostable or ‘eco-friendly’
is in fact rubbish, which ends up in the landfill.
The problem is particularly common in the
takeaway industry, where packaging may look like
cardboard but it’s oen layered with athin plastic
film so it can hold liquid or food.
“The way this packaging ismarketed is misleading
and adds toconfusion around recycling,” says
Waimakariri District Council Solid Waste Asset
Manager Kitty Waghorn.
These items can’t go in the green bin (due to their
mixed materials) and also can’t go in the yellow
collection bin for recycling either asthey’re not a
recyclable plastic.
“The easiest way to make sure you’re on the right
path is to take asecond look to make sure it’s 100
percent paper or cardboard before composting or
putting it in the green organics bin.”
• Takeaway coffee cups
• Compostable or biodegradablebagsand packaging
• Pringles tubes
• Tetra Pakorany othercarton thatcontainedliquid.
To find out what can be accepted in your green and
yellowkerbsidebins, visitrethinkrubbish.co.nz and to
learn more about compostable and biodegradable
packaging visit wasteminz.org.nz
Have you signed up for
the Waimakariri District
Council Newsletter?
To join visit:
waimakariri.govt.nz/subscribe
Temporary Road Closure
The Council has received an application
to temporarily close the following roads
for the period shown for the Cust Car
Rally 2021.
Roads to be Closed
Glews Road from BennettsRoad to Ashley Road
Ashley Road from Tippings Road to #172
Bennetts Road from German Road to #149
Leslies Road from Glews Road to #40
Tippings Road from Ashley Road to Reids Road
Terrace Road from Ashley Road to #825
Period of Closure
8am to 5pm, Sunday 11 July 2021
Detours will be in place.
This closure is made inaccordance with
Section 11(e) of the Tenth Schedule ofthe
Local Government Act 1974 and will apply
to all vehicular traffic.
WHAT YOU DO, CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Organics collected in Waimakariri at kerbside
make their way to Living Earth in Christchurch,
who turn nearly 50,000 tonnes of food and garden
waste into compost each year. Living Earth is only
consented toreceive food and garden waste, and
the resulting compost is certified ‘organic’.
1 JUNE TO 31 AUGUST
FOR ALL
AGES
Including plastics in the green bin that call
themselves ‘eco-friendly’ contaminates the
compost and invalidates the organic certifications
needed to sell compost ontocustomers.
“There’s afeel-good factor when buying goods
that appear to use compostable packaging
because you think you’re being an environmentallyconscious
consumer,” says Kitty. “Unfortunately,
this is just one of the ways that shoppers and even
retailers are being greenwashed.”
These are some of the commonly ‘greenwashed’
items found in the green or yellow kerbside bins
that need to go in the rubbish:
• Home delivered meal kit packaging –even ifit
says its compostable
• ‘Cardboard’ containers for takeaways
WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Time to tuck up with agood book? Letyour
reading open anew window on theworld
with our 2021WinterReadingChallenge.
Sign up nowonBeanstack
Find moreat
libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz
or pick up abooklet
todayfromthelibrary.
VOLUNTEER EXPO
Celebrating Volunteer Week. Displays and
activities by local groups. Find out how you
can make adifference.
Kaiapoi Library • Saturday 19June 10am -2pm
Pegasus CommunityCentre • Friday 25 June 5pm -7pm
Rangiora Library • Saturday 26June 10am -2pm
Find out more at
waimakariri.govt.nz

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Public Notices
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
7Durham 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 on which and the
hours during which alcohol
is sold under the licence
are Monday to Sunday,
10am 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
than15working days after
the date of publication of
this notice, file a notice
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 second
publication of this notice.
This notice was first
published on 27th May
2021
2385289v2
Public Notices
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
than15working days after
the date of publication of
this notice, file a notice
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 may bemade
inrelation to amatterother
than amatter specified in
section 105 (1) of the Sale
and Supply of Alcohol Act
2012.
This is the second
publication of this notice.
This notice was first
published on 27th May
2021
2385491v2
Public Notices
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 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 on 27th May
2021.
2386517v2
Public Notices
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 alicence may bemade
in relation to amatter other
than amatter specified in
section 105 (1) of the Sale
and Supply of Alcohol Act
2012.
This is the second
publication of this notice.
This notice was first
published on the 27th May
2021.
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Public Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE: Artillery
Blank Firing. Notice is
hereby given that the
Southern Gunners in conjunction
with the Godley
Head Heritage Trust, will
fire a Royal Salute at
Rangiora on Saturday 5th
June 2021, in celebration of
the 95th birthday of Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll,
the Captain General of the
Royal New Zealand Artillery.
The event is approved
by the Waimakariri District
Council and NZ Police
have been advised. The
Salute will involve the
firing of Artillery blank
ammunition and up to 28
rounds will be fired. In
order to minimise noise
disruption only aminimum
charge will be used, but
loud noise can be expected.
Members of the public are
welcome to attend the Salute
from 1pm to view the
guns. The formal Salute
will take place at 3pm.
There will be aroped off
safety zone surrounding the
guns during firing, which
will be supervised by safety
marshals. There will be a
Safety Briefing for the public
immediately prior to the
commencement of the Salute.
Saturday 5th June
2021, Dudley Park, Church
Street, Rangiora, open to
the Public 1pm, Salute
3pm, Finish 4pm. For
information please contact
Pete Dawson Southern
Gunners Safety Officer,
phone 021 334 381. Email
petedawson1950lytt@gmail.com
RANGIORA Promotions
AGM. Tuesday 8th June -
5:30pm Drinks /Nibbles -
6pm start. Rangiora RSA
Club. 2021 Nomination
form, agenda, financial
report and 2020 minutes are
available online at
rangiorapromotions.co.nz.
Please RSVP to
rangiorasecretary@gmail.com
by 3June.
WOODEND Methodist
Church fundraiser "Singa-long"
afternoon, avariety
of old time songs, followed
by afternoon tea.
Admission $10, Sunday
13th June at 2pm in the
Church. Enquiries Evelyn
Wilson 312 7740.
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Situations Vacant
CLEANING SERVICE PROVIDER
TheNorth Canterbury Sport&Recreation Trust
is seeking expressions of interest from suitably
experienced cleaningsuppliers to provide Cleaning
Services forMainpowerStadium.
LocatedinRangiora, this multi-use sportandfitness facility
will open its doors in August 2021 and will helpthe Trust
to continue building on its achievements over thepast 35
years in promoting sportand recreation foreveryone in our
community.
Applicantsshould outline their experience in the cleaning of:
•Offices and associatedareas
•Gym and fitness facilities
•Stadium and courtareas
We areinterested in talking with youifyou canprovide apart
or all theseservices.
Pleasecall or email if youthink youcan provide cleaning
services forusand we will provide moredetails.
Contact: NickyBell
Ph: 022 471 0684
Email: nbell@sportstrust.org.nz
Applications close24June 2021
WarMemorial Hall
1AlbertStreet, Rangiora 7400
PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440
www.bsnc.org.nz
Covid-19 and Level 1–Keeping everyone safe
Dear Clients and prospective clients,
•WeARE open and ready to provide you with
budgeting supportand advice.
•WeARE able to meet with you face-to-face. Strictly
by appointment only.
•Wewillbeabletosee walk-in clients. Please phone
first
•Home visits are by arrangement only.
•Wewill trytocontinue advocating on your behalf
with WINZ, banks, creditors etc.
•Weregularly workwith other supportagencies and
food banks; to provide you with additional
assistance.
Phone: 03 313 3505
(please leave amessage and we’ll get back to you)
Email: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz
Monday to Thursday 09:00 am to 4:00 pm
• However, Ifyou cannot wait to talk with us, then
please call the MoneyTalks helpline on 0800 345 123
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KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS
“The Key of Knowledge ..“(Luke 11:52)
“GOOD NEWS”
Whatthe LordJesus ChristsaidaboutHis FATHER:
“Mydoctrine is not mine, but HE thatsent me.Ifany
man will do HIS will, heshall know ofthe doctrine,
whether itbeofGOD, orwhether Ispeak ofMyself”.
John 7:16-17.
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46 North Canterbury News, June 3, 2021
Public Notices
ANNUAL DOG
REGISTRATION FEES
2021/2022 YEAR
The Hurunui District Council has fixed the following dog
registration fees for the period 1July 2021 to30June 2022. All
fees are GST inclusive.
Registration Fees
Standard domestic dog $47.00
Responsible dog owner category $33.00
Working dog $33.00
Working exempt dog (exempt from microchipping) $33.00
Disability assist dog
N/A
Probationary dog owner -Working orworking exempt dog $33.00
Probationary dog owner -Domestic dog $47.00
Dangerous dog $70.50
If registrations are not completed by1August 2021 a50% penalty fee will be applied to the
registration fee after that date.
Dogs are not considered registered until full fees, as applicable, have been paid.
Registration forms will beforwarded out to known dog owners in June.
For more information on dog registrations:
Email: dogs@hurunui.govt.nz
Phone: 03 3148 816
Website link for registering your dog:
https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/rrl/animals-dogs/dog-control/registering-your-dog
Website link for updating your dog information:
https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/rrl/animals-dogs/dog-control/updating-dog-info
Livestock
HOMEKILL
&Wild Game
Meat Processing
313 0022
2309602MEAT2U.NZ
Firewood
DRY WATTLE two years
old, $700 6m2. Dry old
man pine, $550 6m2.Phone
03 312 8726 Rangiora.
SPLIT PINE $350 for 4.5
cube trailer load, free delivery
to Rangiora area. Phone
021 241 8075.
Trade&Services
ABEL &Prestige Chimney
Cleaning. Nth Cant owned
& operated. Covering all
areas from Waimak to Hanmer.
Professional, guaranteed,
service. Firebox
repairs, carry most parts. Ph
0800 661 244.
Trade&Services
AFFORDABLE concrete
cutting with quality and
removal work. Free quotes.
No job too small. Ph 027
442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052
or A/H 03 359 4605.
Trade&Services
ALL TREE SERVICES,
arbour work, pruning, tree
removal. Affordable &
friendly service. Telephone
021 111 4322.
ARBORIST qualified.
Copper Beech Tree
Services. Tree removal,
pruning, height reduction,
hedge trimming, shaping,
tree planting, firewood.
Free quotes. Contact Angus
Edwards 027 259 6741
copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com
BRIAN’S Tree Services.
Tree felling, topping,
shaping, firewood cut, rubbish
removed, stump grinding,
branch chipping.
Affordable rates. Phone 03
327 5505 or 021 124 4894.
BRICK &blocklaying. All
types of work undertaken,
repairs. Phone Hamish
0272 386 003 or 313 5678.
BUILDERS Father &Son
team. Amac Builders are
available to help you with
your building needs. High
standards, low overheads.
No job too small. Check us
out on fb. Amac Builders
Ltd. Ph 027 318 4400.
FIRE GUARDS Custom
made with safety latch.
Phone 021 169 9066. E:
pjfabricators123@gmail.com.
PAINTERS
Reg Tradesman
Interior,exterior.
North Canterbury Painters
specialising in decorating for
over 65 at adiscount rate.
Free quotes.
Covering Nth Canty,Oxford,
Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley.
Rob 03 327 7899
or 027 432 3520 2227597
DIRTY TILES &Grout?
Professional tile cleaning,
tiled shower restoration,
mouldy silcone, shower
glass & we can even
recolour your old grout!
For all your tile and grout
issues call Grout Pro for a
free, no obligation quote.
Ph Darryl 0800 882 772.
experi-
SCREEN PRINTING.
For all your printing
requirements. T-shirts,
Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and
polos, Overalls, Caps etc.
Please phone Heather 03
313 0261 or email heather.
norstar@gmail.com.
GARDENING
enced 30 years, qualified,
new to Kaiapoi. Phone
Grant 027 276 1990.
METAL WORX. Flashing,
Sheetmetal Fabrication,
Wrought Iron,
Welding, Custom Trailers,
General Metalwork. No job
too big or too small. Ph 021
265 5428 or 03 314 6908.
Find us on facebook/
Glenmark Metal Worx.
glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com.
Trade&Services
PAINTER & Decorator.
25 + years experience.
Interior /exterior, roofs &
waterblasting. For a free
quote, please ph Steve 03
314 4620 or 027 477 1930.
POWER TOOLS repairs,
parts &sales for over 40
years. All main brands serviced.
Grossman Trade
Tools, 23 Watts Road,
Christchurch. Ph 389 9230.
Log Fires
Pellet Fires
Heat Pumps
Sales
Service
Installations
Free Quotes
03 343 1651
472 Blenheim Rd
www.heatstore.co.nz
PAINT & wallpaper
services. Wayne Bryant,
exterior, interior. Qualified
tradesman. Free quotes. Ph
313 5337 or 027 654 4568.
PAINTER. Qualified local
professional, Int / Ext,
roofs, wallpaper. Call or
text Corban 027 846 5035.
RANGIORA Rubbish
Removal and RRR skips.
Wheelie bins any frequency
and skips from 1.5 cube to
9cube. Skips and wheelie
bins for any use, rubbish,
greenwaste, building sites
or just cleanups. Give us a
phone call 313 6957 or for
skips 021 313 255.
ROOFER. All roof repairs,
roof painting, water blasting,
moss treatment,
repointing, gutter cleans &
snow straps. And more.
Free quotes. Phone Nathan
027 516 6609.
SHEARER. Hap’s Farm &
Lifestyle Services. Shearing,
crutching, drenching,
tailing, feet trimming &
health check. — Ph. 03-
423-3713 or 021-267-4025.
Trade&Services
STONEMASON, Brick
and Blocklayer. Earthquake
repairs, grind out and
repoint, River/Oamaru
stone, Schist, Volcanic
Rock, paving, all alterations
new and old. Quality
workmanship. Visit
featureworks.co.nz or ph
027 601 3145.
SUMMERFIELD
FENCING
IN YOUR AREA NOW.
Lifestyle or farm, sheep, cattle,
horse, all types of animals.
Fences, yards, sheds, arenas,
shelters, runs.
30+ years contract fencing.
Steve is available to help with
your design &planning.
Ph office03312 4747
ANTHONY SYMONDS
Forall your painting &
plastering requirements
Local with 30 years
experience
All workmanship
Guaranteed.
Phone 021 344 023
SEPTIC TANK
CLEANING
Bill’s Liquid
Waste
You dump it...
Blair pumps it...
Blair Tavendale
Ph 03 314 9371
0275 379-694
WINDOW TINTING
tintawindow
advanced film solutions
99% uv block
fade protection
heat control
reduce glare
25 Years Experience
privacy films
frosting designs
non-darkening films
Workmanship Guaranteed
Lifetime Warranties on Most Films
UV
block
Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts
03 365 3653 0800 368 468
Trusted Trades &
Professional Services
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Trade&Services
Pride &Quality Painting
&Decorating Services
20 yrs exp, fast and friendly
service. For all your painting
needs, phone: Martin 310
6187 or 021 128 9867
2362002
Dressmaking
&Alterations
40yrs experience.
Will pick up &
deliver.
Ready 3-7 days.
Ph Robyn
022 317 2948
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REMOVALISTS
Movemen Ltd
2Men &agood sized truck.
From $150 plus GST per
hour.Kaiapoi based.
Call Gerard
027 668 3636
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027 216 0000
VALUATION -
Specialising in North Canterbury.
Contact Geoff at
Maxwell Valuation. Phone
03 310 8541 or email
geoff@maxval.co.nz.
Guide
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Automotive &Recovery
Builder
Butchery
Computer Repairs
2070788
• WOF Cars &Trailers
• Vehicle Servicing &
Repairs
• Tyres &Punctures
• Jump Starts
•
Towing &Salvage
• Courtesy Car Available
Ph Aaron Rowlands
0272 588 366
13 Stone Eyre Place,
Swannanoa
Eftpos available Mon –Fri 8am –5pm, Sat 9am –1pm
OxfordButchery
Shane and Leanne Frahm
We cankill&process yourstock
FourGenerations of Frahms
since 1957
Ph 312 4205
Oxford
1680439
Number one
old-fashioned bacon
&ham curing.
A/H 312 4709
For all your computer repairs, parts, servicing, sales &more..
Come and see us for friendly &supportive service
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Trusted Trades &
Professional Services
Guide
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Construction &Concrete
DENTURE CLINIC
Digger Hire and Construction
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
• Ear Health checks.
• Wax removal using Microsuction
• Removal of foreign bodies
• Basic hearing aid care
Daryl Power
027 230 9401
concretepower@scorch.co.nz
www.concretepower.co.nz
Clinics in Rangiora, Amberley and Kaiapoi
Rest homes/retirement villages, booking by prior arrangement.
Bookings: Online www.earcare.nz |Phone 020 4124 25 25
Email alison@earcare.nz | Ear Care Canterbury
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Ear Health
• ACC provider
• WarVeteran provider
• No medical referral
required
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RANGIORA
DENTURE CLINIC
Garry WMechen
Registered Clinical DentalTechncian
Phone (03) 313-9192
38a Ashley Street, Rangiora
NEW N W DENTURES D ES
*RELINE * *REPAIRS
* I S
HOURS
8.30am -12noon
- Monday to Friday
FREE E CONSULTATION O
AND ADVICE
A V C
For a/h repairs
phone (03) 310-3044
ECOM Digger Hire
and Construction
•9 ton Komatsu with rubber pads.
•Excavotor can be dry hired or with
one of our expert operators.
•Attachments available:
•Post driver
•Concrete/rock breaker
•Grab bucket
•Tilt bucket
•Rock bucket
No job
too big
–Nojob
too small
admin@ecomconstruction
www.ecomconstruction.co.nz
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Landscaping
STEWART CONTRACTING
Landscaping -Fencing
& Earthworks
ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING
03 313 9375 •027 369 3974
www.stewartcontracting.co.nz
contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz
2136148
Landscaping
For all your landscaping needs
All Landscaping, Retaining Walls (Engineered and
Non-Engineered), Timber Fences, Landscape Structures
and more...Lifestyle Block, Rural and Residential.
Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394
www.blackhill.co.nz
● Filtration –whole house, kitchen tap
● Domestic maintenance
● Gas fitting –servicing, new,
renovations
● Gas hot water installs
● Gas cookers and Gas fires
● Kitchen /Bathroom renovations
● Backflow testing and installs
● New housing plumbing and gas
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Plumbing &Gasfitting
Discount forSuper Gold card holders!
james@plumbingandgashq.co.nz
2372616
0800 H2O LPG
4 2 6 574
Lawn &Garden Care
Lawn Mowing
Water Blasting
Gardening
Spraying
Pruning and Trimming
Lawn Care
Rubbish Removal
Compost, Worms, Bark
and Stone Chip Delivery
Mark Borck
markborck@icloud.co.nz
2374056V2
Recycling
Free Quotes
www.mrgreen.co.nz
027 2214 936
0800 674 733
TIME FOR ACLEAN UP
AROUNDTHE YARD?
FREE COLLECTION OF
METALITEMS
Washing machines–Dryers –Dishwashers -
Microwaves –Stoves–Cooktops –Ovens
-Food mixers -Heat pumps –Fridges–Lawn
Mowers –Cultivators -Electric motors -
SawBenches- Carparts –Car batteries–
Lead –Brass –Steel –Iron–Aluminium –Tin
–Drums -Electric cable –Nuts–Bolts
–Screws -Steel bath -Stainless Steel sinks
and benchtops -Tapsetc
Free serviceavailable throughout
Waimakariri, Hurunui
and Kaikouradistricts.
Forany items not listedpleaseask
TO ARRANGE YOUR COLLECTION
Phone or Txt0274332 176
Email: ben@anyoldiron.co.nz
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✓ Mowing
✓ Edging
✓ Trimming
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Mowing &Gardening
✓ Blowing
✓ Pruning
✓ Cleanups
And much
more ...
CALL US NOW: 027 294 8279
elitemowingandgarden
Seamless Spouting
Seamless Spouting
Supply and Install
of Seamless Gutters
10 year no leaks
guarantee
• Continuous spouting made on site,
large colour range available
• High grade and thicker material used
• Repair or replace any type of gutter
• Undertake all insurance work
• Independently owned and operated
• Competitive pricing
Servicing North CanterburyDistricts
Call Danie 021 875 462
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Plumbing
For all
general
aspects of
plumbing
Discounts for over
65 years old
Fast friendly service
All work guaranteed
Aaron McCartney
Certifying Plumber
Cell 027 366 9091
A/H 03 310 2137
Free Call:
0508 44EVER
EMAIL:
plumber_27@yahoo.com
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Scrap Metal
YOU
COULD
BE
HERE
Advertise
your business
in our Trades
and Services
Phone
Amanda Keys
on
03 313 2840
CASH PAID FOR SCRAP
•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm
Machinery•All non Ferrous
MAINLAND
METALS LTD
Ph (03)338 7000
Mike0274 818544 •Robbie0274818 027
Locally owned and operated
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•Trellis •Outdoor Living
•Outdoor Furniture •Gates
550 Oxford Road, Fernside |sales@kaiapoitrellis.co.nz
Ph 027 575 4511 |www.kaiapoitrellis.co.nz
WINDOW MARKET PLACE
• New & Used
• Timber & Aluminium
• Windows & Doors
8am-5pm Weekdays
8am-2pm Saturday
215 Waltham Rd, Sydenham
Ph (03) 379 6159 info@windowmarket.co.nz
Fax (03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz
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NEW MAZDAPASSENGER &SUV RANGE
2.9%
INTEREST P.A.
NO DEPOSIT OVER 48MONTHS
NO REPAYMENTS FOR 3MONTHS
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Mazda2, Mazda6, MX-5, CX-3, CX-5, CX-8 &CX-9
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Available for alimited time or while stocks last on the New Mazda Vehicles including Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda6, MX-5, CX-3, CX-30, CX-5, CX-8 &CX-9.
Mazda Finance is only available through UDC Finance Ltd. Normal credit and lending criteria apply. Not valid with any other discounts or offers. Excludes any other special
prices that are less than the RRP. Photos are used for illustration purposes only. OPTION 1: Defer your loan repayments for up to 3months. On payment of the ORC and
any fitted accessories, the above RSP plus a$365.35 Establishment Fee are financed and paid over up to 45 equal monthly instalments with 2.9% fixed interest rate p.a.
No deposit, balloon or residual payments required. OPTION 2: On 1/3 deposit of the above RSP, payment of the ORC and any fitted accessories, the balance of the above
RSP plus a$365.35 Establishment Fee are financed and paid over two further equal instalments of 1/3 in 12 months and the remaining 1/3 in 24 months at 0% interest rate p.a.
Arthur Burke Mazda
2Markham St, Amberley 7410 /03 314 0127