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NEWS 4 The North Canterbury News, July 15, 2021 Cutting their way to the top Property Brokerspresents Nigel Laa Adventures in Parentland 7pm,Tuesday27July, RangioraBapstChurch TICKETSONSALE NOW www.eventbrite.co.nz Brought to you by the RangioraPromoons Associaon www.rangiorapromoons.co.nz TwoRangiora PAK’nSAVE butchers are a cutabove the rest. Samantha Weller and Maria Pio cut their way through atwohourcompetition duringthe fifth and finalheat in anational series to find NewZealand’s top butchers. Samantha, aged27, won the Pact Packaging Young Butcher of the Year category,while Maria claimed first spot in theANZCO Foods Butcher Apprenticeof theYear category. Butchers fromacross the upper South Island took partinthe competition at Ara InstituteofCanterbury last Saturday to find grand finalists from the region. Samantha is no stranger to competitions, winning the Young Butcher of the Year title last year. It is her sixth time competing. ‘‘Iwant the grand title so badly ithas been my goal since Istartedcompeting, andismybiggest goal for this year,’’ she says. Shecreditsher win to hours of practice, mentalpreparation and changingupher displayfrom previous years. ‘‘This year Ibrought adifferent level of skill and creativity to the competition. ‘‘Ichanged up my seasoningsand cuts so that my displaywas different. ‘‘In particularIlove my pastry products Ithinkthey bring abit of class and uniqueness to my display.’’ Samantha has beenaqualified butcher forthree years. Maria is in her thirdyear as an apprentice and attributes her success to thesupport and mentorsshe had during this time. ‘‘Ifeel very proud of what Ihave achieved in my career so far,’’she says. ‘‘Iamsohappytohave an amazing team behind me to support me.’’ Maria thinks hercreativity is what set herapart and helped her win on the day. ‘‘Ilike to play aroundwith flavours and ingredientsand to look at themeat and Young butcher of the Year ... Rangiora PAK‘nSAVE butcher, Samantha Weller with her display of cuts. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED Apprentice of the Year ... Maria Pio, proud of what she has achieved. bringideasfrom differentculturesinto my display.’’ Samantha and Maria willcompete in the grandfinal on August 3, at theVodafone Event CentreinAuckland, wherethey will furthershowcase theircutting skills, creativity and knowledgeofthe trade againstthe bestinthe country. Information SEMINAR THURSDAY 29 JULY 2–4PM RiverviewLounge KAIAPOI CLUB RSVP by 21 JULY hello@thesterling.co.nz 0508 783 754 We invite you toattend aseminar for retirement village living. Hear from legal representativesand learn moreabout the role of theStatutory Supervisor. Our CEO and Directors will be present toshare with you their experience and vision for The Sterling, in particular the flagship retirement village in Kaiapoi. LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE RSVP by email, phone, ordrop by the office! Complimentary refreshments will be served after the presentation LIFT ACCESS AVAILABLE We look forward to seeing you there! VISIT us 1/42 Silverstream Blvd, Kaiapoi TALK to us 0508 783 754 hello@thesterling.co.nz LEARN more thesterling.co.nz
Reforms lack clarity -Collins By ROBYN BRISTOW The proposed Three Water Reforms need serious scrutiny by local government,says National Party leaderJudithCollins. Speaking to the North Canterbury News in Rangiora lastweek, Ms Collins said a lack of clarity around the Government’s proposed reformsneededtobeseriously questionedbyMayors and councillors. She said therewas aneed for some reformataregulatory level, but nothing like what the government proposed, such as stripping councils of their infrastructuralassets,built up over decades, thanks to ratepayer funding. ‘‘At what cost?And what does this mean for ratepayers? ‘‘Someplacesneedreform.But not everyone,’’said Ms Collins whofears the governmentmay not provide an optionfor councilstoopt out of the reforms. Councils whose threewater infrastructure was up to date,and their policies ensured quality service to ratepayers,should not be forced intothe reforms. She believessome councils weregoing along with the proposal because the Government had giventhem money last year to deal with some infrastructural issues. Ms Collins is also concerned the reforms are based on the Scottish model, which she says is not equitable. Scotland had afew large cities,was significantly smaller than New Zealand and was not separatedby islands. New Zealand had huge rural tracts of land, diverse geography,afew large cities, and Cook Strait to deal with. National had written to all Mayorsabout its concerns, the lack of clarity aboutwhat was being proposed, the issue around ownership of council property, and what ‘‘happens with the assets’’. Opening time .. National Party leader Judith Collins cuts the ribbon to declare Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey’s new Kaiapoi office open. PHOTO: SUPPLIED ‘‘What compensation will councils get,if any?’’ Ms Collins also queries whatwould happen to any debtowing on infrastructure. Acouncil may have borrowedmoney to provide thethree waters assets, so ‘‘whathappens to that debt’’ if the infrastructure is takenover at anational leveland administered by the fourentities beingproposedthreeinthe North Island plusTasman,Nelson and Marlborough, and oneinthe South Island. ‘‘Councils need to stand up to the Government on behalf of their residents and ratepayers. If you have concerns don’t be quietabout it,’’ she said. Ms Collins also expressedconcern about the ability of farmers to farm their properties,particularly due to increasing numbers of regulations, including wetlands. Many farmers had workedhard to restore wetlands, and had made abig commitment to the environment. ‘‘They are very proudofthe work theyare doing, But that is no guarantee that will be enoughunder the regulations,’’ she said. Ms Collins was visiting the Waimakariri electorate to open anew Kaiapoi officeon behalfoflocal MP Matt Doocey. NEWS The North Canterbury News, July 15, 2021 Pools, spa afinalist 5 The team behind Hurunui’s alpine thermal pool complex has gained national recognition for determination to keep trading in order to support the regionduring the Covid19 pandemic. HanmerSprings Thermal Pools and Spa has been selected as a finalist in the 100% Pure New Zealand Experience Awards 2021. The awards celebrate those who demonstratecommitment towards their people, community and place through their actions. HanmerSprings Thermal Pools and Spa general manager Graeme Abbot saysthe announcement marks areal win after the eventsofthe past 18 months. ‘‘We operated at aloss for some time duetothe Level 2restriction on numbers, but we knew remaining closed wouldnegatively impact other businesses in the region. ‘‘It wasn't easy, but it was worth it and to be recognised and celebrated for our efforts means agreat deal.’’ Mr Abbot says support received by New Zealanders across the country has beenexceptional, evident by the record 93,453 people who visited in January. ‘‘Likemany in the industry, we've encountered agreat number of challenges because of Covid19, but we have been able to not only survive but thrive, which benefits the businesses in our community. Award organisers say the entries were of an exceptionally high standard and reflected the enormous contribution that tourism businesses make to communities in which they operate. Makeadifference Join the Regional WaterManagement Committee We arecurrentlyseeking applicants to join the Committee as communitymemberstohelp make adifference. The Committee supportswater management solutions to protect the mana of Canterbury’s precious freshwater now and intothe future. Formoreinformation, head to ecan.govt.nz/regional-committee. Applications close 26 July 2021. FLOORING SPECIALISTS Graham &SONS 333 High St, Rangiora www.grahamandsons.co.nz OUR TEAM WILL FLOOR YOU WITH OVER 150 YEARS OF COMBINED FLOORING KNOWLEDGE. We make it easy by helping you select the right product and then personally install it to our own high standards. COME IN AND VISIT US 03 313 8518 info@grahamandsons.co.nz Extensive Range of Carpets Vinyl Planks and Tiles Timber and Laminates Inhouse Carpet & Vinyl Installers 2399458
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