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Retail spend 

grows in the 

Waimakariri 

Retail spend continuestogrow in the Waimakariri 

district despite the uncertainty of Covid19. 

Figures from Marketview, basedonPaymark eftpos 

transactions,showsthe total spend in the Waimakariri 

district from January to May this year was $296.6 million. 

This compares to $232.8 million for the same period 

last year and $241.3 million in 2019. 

Last year’s dip is due to the impactofthe Covid19 

lockdown, Waimakariri District Council business centres 

manager Simon Hart says. 

‘‘The loss of spend during the lockdown was mitigated 

to some degree by significant spendingjust before 

lockdown,and people spending morethan normal 

directly after lockdown.’’ 

Last year’s spend quickly bounced back after lockdown 

and finishedthe year ahead of 2019’s totalspend. 

‘‘It would be afair assumption that without lockdown, 

retailspend in 2020 would have been somewhere in the 

midpoint of 2019 and 2021,’’MrHart says.‘‘This reflects 

reasonably steady retailgrowth within the district over 

the last three years all thingsconsidered.’’ 

EnterpriseNorth Canterbury chiefexecutive Heather 

Warwick says there is plenty of optimism in the region, 

despitethe challenges of Covid19,drought and flooding. 

‘‘It's very pleasingtosee how well the business 

community has come through the last year in general, and 

how some of the projections given at the start of lockdown 

have not come to pass, particularly the unemployment 

projections. 

‘‘We are not back to ‘business as usual' just yet, however 

North Canterbury businesses remain confidentand 

continuetoplan and respond well for adverse events.’’ 

The Marketview data covers retail spend across six 

categories including apparel and personal, cafes, 

restaurants, bars and takeaways,fuel and automotive, 

groceries and liquor,home and recreation retail, and 

other. 

Rangioraled the way with $184.9 million spentfrom 

JanuarytoMay, up from $159.6 million last year and 

$162.5 million in 2019. Kaiapoi’s retail spend was $48.2 

millionfor the first five months of this year,upfrom $43.1 

millionlast year and $44.9 million in 2019. 

In Oxford,around $9.5 million was spent earlierthis 

year, which was down slightly on last year’s retail spend 

of $9.6 million, but up on the $9.2 million spentin2019. 

Spending in Woodendand Pegasuscontinues to grow 

with $15.5 million spent earlierthis year compared to 

$13.6 millionin2019 and last year’s dip to $11.3 million. 

An icy festival tribute 

Cool work ... Auckland ice sculptor Victor Cagayat working 

on atribute in recognition of Blackwells Department store’s 

150 years of retailing in Kaiapoi. He sculpted the tribute in the 

carpark last Satruday afternoon during the store’s Fire and 

Ice Festival. Turn to page 2. 

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Fog causes nervous moments 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

From Page 1 

Kaiapoi retailerAndrew Blackwell had a 

few nervous momentslast Saturday 

whenfog stoppedearly morning flights 

out of Auckland airport. 

Andrew,the Blackwell’s Department 

Store managingdirector, was busy 

preparing for the store’s annualFire and 

Ice Festival later in the day whenhewas 

toldabout the fog. 

For ashort time it looked like it would 

derail the eventwith the show’sstar, 

Auckland ice sculptor VictorCagayat, 

still in Auckland and unable to travel 

south. 

Luckily the fog lifted and Victorwas 

abletocatch alater flight to 

Christchurch to begin his ice sculpting 

demonstrationinthe Blackwell’s car 

parkonly 30 minutes later than 

scheduled. 

The sculpting and Fire and Ice Night 

Market wererun in supportofthe 

Kaiapoi Art Expo next door at the 

Kaiapoi Club. 

‘‘Wewanted to complementitand give 

something backtothe community for 

supporting our store,’’ saysMrBlackwell. 

Victor carvedfour ice sculptures 

during his public demonstration, 

including the one recognising the 

Blackwell family’s forthcoming150th 

anniversary of retailinginKaiapoi,next 

month. Alarge crowdlater gathered at 

the night markettosee the ice sculptures 

lit up, listentoArgentinianborn, 

Christchurchbased guitarist and guitar 

teacher, SantiagoSamonta, watch the 

firedancers perform and sample food 

fromaround20stalls. 

Market visitors were alsoable to shop 

at Blackwell’sDepartment Store, which 

remainedopen until late. 

Warming up ... Afire dancer performing during the festival. 

Big night ... Andrew Blackwell, left, with 

family friends Greg Comfort, centre, and 

Maarten Loeffen beside the tribute sculpted 

by Victor Cagayat. 

PHOTOS: SHELLEY TOPP 

Ice art ... Another work of art by Auckland 

ice artist Victor Cagayat. 

Financial boost for wellbeing in Kaikoura 

Kaikoura’swellbeing is set to receive 

aboost as part of the government’s 

tourism support. 

Mental wellbeingsupportisbeing 

rolled out to five SouthIsland 

communities most affected by the 

absence of international tourists as 

part of the government’s $200 million 

‘‘Tourism Communities:Support, 

Recoveryand Reset Plan’’. 

‘‘Agreements have now been put in 

placewith District Health Boards in 

the South Island to deliver thiscrucial 

support to regional communities,’’ 

TourismMinister Stuart Nash says. 

‘‘The$4.5 million investment allows 

DHBs to provide supportinKaikoura 

(Canterbury DHB), MackenzieDistrict 

(South Canterbury DHB), Queenstown 

Lakesand Fiordland (Southern DHB), 

and Westland (WestCoast DHB). 

‘‘TheDHBs will provide arange of 

mental wellbeing services and 

initiatives at alocal level. They will 

work with communities to decide 

what’s neededand how it’s delivered.’’ 

Mr Nashsays businesses,workers 

and their families in tourist 

destinations are facingchallenges 

from borderclosures designed to keep 

New Zealandsafe. 

Furtherbusiness supportinitiatives 

in the five communities is progressing, 

he says. 

‘‘Each community now has alead 

entity to manage the business support 

services, and recruitmentisunder 

way locally to supportthem. 

‘‘The initiatives include business 

advisory support, agranttoimplement 

the advice, and akickstartfund. 

‘‘They are on track to be available 

from later next month. 

‘‘We want access to thissupport to be 

easy for businesses to tap into. 

Businesses will be talking to one 

person locally aboutwhat support is 

rightfor them. Iencourage businesses 

in the five communitiestocheck their 

eligibility criteriaonthe Ministry of 

Business, Innovationand Employment 

website.’’ 

Businesssupport initiatives 

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BusinessAdvisory Support fund (up 

to $5000 per business) to enable 

businesses to receive expert advice 

and support such as changing target 

market, or scaling their business. 

Grants for businesses to implement 

business advice (up to $5000per 

business). 

Tourism Kickstart Fund, to 

contributetowardsexistingtourism 

businesses scalingback up for the 

return of internationalvisitors. The 

grantwill be calculated basedontwo 

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NC councils seek information 

By ROBYN BRISTOWAND DAVID HILL 

The Hurunui District Council willnot be 

joiningthe Government’s3Waters 

Reformprogramme based on the 

information it hastodate. 

It is thelatest council to express 

concern about thelackofinformation, the 

haste withwhich the Government is 

drivingthe reform, andthe tighttimetable 

to consult withtheir communities. 

The Waimakaririand Kaikoura District 

Councilshave also expressedsimilar 

concerns. 

HurunuiMayor Marie Black saysthere 

are aspectsofthe analysisreleased by 

Government in support of thereforms, 

thatare not directly applicable in thethe 

HurunuiDistrict. 

‘‘It(theanalysis) does not fairlyreflect 

our current position, andsecondly it 

included an underlyingmessage that 

council’shistoricallyhaveunderinvested 

in basic infrastructureassets. 

Mrs Blacksays thecouncilhas intimate 

knowledgeofits infrastructure, and had 

invested heavily in these critical assets 

overrecent years. 

‘‘Itwouldappear on thefactsinfront of 

us thatthe compellingcase forchange is 

unfounded, and we areunlikely to 

considerthatthis ReformProgramme 

willbring thebestoutcomefor our 

district. 

She assuresratepayersthe council 

teamisscrutinisingall theinformation it 

has received. 

‘‘Itisseriously disappointingtohear 

thatwehave onlyeight weeks to apply 

thisscrutiny and undertakecommunity 

engagement, prior to making thefinal 

decision,’’ she says 

‘‘Itismy opinion, theinformationthat 

the government hasprovided is not robust 

enoughtoconvince me that the proposed 

benefits of reform will be realised. 

‘‘Based on theinformation receivedto 

date and thecomparative datathatwe 

have available, ourcouncil willnot be 

preparedtoparticipate withthisReform 

Programme.’’ 

She says engagementwith theHurunui 

communityiscritical and shewants the 

community’sinvolvement. 

Meanwhile the Waimakariri District 

Council has sent LocalGovernment 

MinisterNanaia Mahutaalistof28 

questionsitwants answerstoonthe 

reformssoitcan take ‘‘meaningful 

consultation to its community’’. 

MayorDan Gordon says in the letterthe 

council wantsconstructive and 

informative engagement on the reforms 

proposedtobetter understand thebasis 

of theinformationand assumptions sent 

to thecouncil. 

‘‘This willhelp us fulfilour statutory 

and partnershiprequirementsunderthe 

LocalGovernment Act2002. 

‘‘Similarlyitwill enable the council to 

fullyunderstandthe proposal and consult 

effectivelywith ourcommunity,’’ Mr 

Gordon says. 

He says thecouncilisdisappointed the 

timeline for consultation haschanged 

from December to September,withno 

date finalised. 

‘‘Theproposedreform is asignificant 

issuefor our community,and it is 

important thatweunderstandall the 

information in detailbeforeweseek the 

viewsofour residents. 

‘‘Based on thelimited information 

presented so far, the viewofthe 

councillors, and my own, would be thatwe 

do not jointhe Government’s 3Waters 

Reform programme. 

‘‘Atthispoint we arenot convinced 

thereare benefitsfor the Waimakariri 

community,’’ Mr Gordon says. 

Kaikoura chief executiveWillDoughty 

is seekinganexplanation after 

Department of Internal Affairsfigures 

suggestedthe council wouldneed to 

invest $280million on its3Waters 

infrastructureover the next30years. 

‘‘Wehaven’t made afinal decision as 

yet, andweare waiting formore 

information, but we are questioningthe 

informationthey have provided. 

‘‘The governmenthas said it is still a 

choice forlocal councilsonwhetherto 

optinor opt out,but we are seeing aslight 

change in thelanguage.’’ 

Mr Doughtysaysthere was 

considerableinvestmentinthe district’s3 

Waters infrastructureaspart of the $38 

million earthquake rebuild, which was 

completed last year. 

‘‘If we compareittoour infrastructure 

strategy, we estimate thatwewill needto 

spend just over $28 million. 

‘‘The totalvalueofour 3Waters 

network is $57 million. 

‘‘Weunderstandthe numbers have 

beendoneatanational macro economic 

level, but when it’s broughtdown to a 

local level for asmall, localcouncil, how 

real are thosenumbers forour 

community.’’ 

With the prospect of change on the 

horizon, with3Waters, Resource 

Management Act and local government 

reformbeingproposed, Mr Doughtysays 

thecouncilisnot opposed to change. 

‘‘Fromwhat we have seen to date, we 

can’t seethe casefor change at alocal 

level. But the voice of local government 

hastobeabout what’s bestfor ourrate 

payers, ratherthan what’sbestfor the 

entity, so if thecase forchange can be 

made then we oweittoour community to 

support it. One thingisfor certain is this 

community understandshow to respond 

to change and we willdealwith these 

reforms as it becomesclearer.’’ 

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Councils’ underestimating water costs 

Councils such as Kaikoura are 

underestimating the future cost of 

maintaining their 3Waters 

infrastructure, the Department of 

Internal Affairs (DIA) says. 

The DIA estimates it will cost up to 

$280 million over the next 30 to 50 years 

to maintain and upgrade Kaikoura’s 3 

Waters infrastructure, while the 

Kaikoura District Council estimates the 

required investment to be $28 million. 

‘‘TheDepartment of Internal Affairs 

believes the figures providedto 

Kaikoura and other councils are robust 

and well founded,’’ ADIA spokesperson 

says. 

‘‘Theseprojectedcosts need to be 

considered in the contextofahistoryof 

under investment in water infrastructure 

in New Zealand and the need to take a 

longterm (30 to 50 year) 

intergenerational view in providing safe 

and environmentally appropriatewater 

services. 

‘‘There is avery low probability that 

Kaikoura could deliver three waters 

services at alower cost on its own than 

what might be expected throughreform, 

and even in that scenariothere wouldbe 

worse service, health and environmental 

outcomes for residentsassociated with 

the lower level of investment.’’ 

The DIA’s figures are basedonthe 

experiences of local councils operating 

underthe Water Industry Commission of 

Scotland, following3Watersreforms in 

the United Kingdom. 

The UK reforms led to much higher 

costs than wereinitially expected, which 

helps to explain why the DIA’sestimate 

is significantly higherthan local council 

estimates,the spokesperson says. 

The DIA says underestimating the 

costs of consumer expectations, a 

changing regulatory environment, 

meeting iwi/Maoriaspirations, and 

building resilience to climate change 

and future seismic events are reasonsfor 

the differences. 

‘‘Thechallengeofestimating future 

investment requirements can be 

compounded by some councils’ 

imperfectand incomplete information 

on the condition of theirassets, a 

situation that has been highlighted by 

theauditorgeneral on several 

occasions.’’ The DIA’s analysis has been 

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Kaiapoi art showcase makes stylish return 


Kaiapoicelebrated the artsinstyle 

lastweekend withthe returnofthe 

KaiapoiArt Expoand theFire andIce 

Festival. 

The popular winter events, which 

bring manyvisitors to the river town, 

werecancelled last year due to the 

Covid19 pandemic, althoughavirtual 

Art Expo was establishedonline by 

MartynCook, the thenbusiness 

manager of theKaiapoi Promotion 

Association. 

At this year’s15th annual expo, 

which opened lastFridayeveningand 

ran on Saturdayand Sunday,125 

artistsexhibited 800artworks. 

The expo, in the KaiapoiClub, was 

organised by theWaimakariri Arts 

Trust andincluded the School Art 

Expo, featuring paintingsand 

drawings from Waimakaririschool 

children. There was also an 

opportunity to learnaboutarts and 

crafts at the HaveAGosectionofthe 

expo. 

WaimakaririDistrict Mayor Dan 

Gordon,who is also the former 

WaimakaririArts Trust chairman, said 

the artexpowas now ‘‘very firmlyon 

the arts calendar as amustsee’’. 

In the 15 years thatthe expo has been 

helditisestimatedthe eventhas 

attractedmore than 60,000 visitors to 

the town to appreciate artwithjust 

under $400,000insalesgoing to the 

artistswho haveexhibited. 

‘‘Itisanexcitingtimetobeinvolved 

in thearts in Waimakariri,’’ Mr Gordon 

said. 

The WaimakaririDistrictCouncil is 

workingwith theartscommunityto 

establish aWaimakaririArtsstrategy 

and councillorAlBlackie will leadthe 

initiative with anew portfolioofArts 

and Culture, to signify theimportance 

of the artsinWaimakariri. 

Meanwhile Mr Gordon realised a 

longheld ambition to ownapainting 

by KaiapoiartistPaul Smith. 

He wasgifted oneofPaul’s paintings 

As Time GoesByduring the openingof 

theKaiapoi Art Expo. 

Thepainting,which was one of two 

Paul had in theexhibition, was givento 

Mr Gordon, by the WaimakaririArts 

Trust committeeinrecognitionofhis 

service as chairman. 

Mr Gordonannouncedhis 

resignation as the trust chairman, at 

theopeningofthe expo. 

‘‘Ihavedecided thatafter 17 years as 

chairthe timehas cometostepdown, 

butIwill remain as atrustee,’’hesaid. 

‘‘Ihaveafew things happening in 

another jobthattakesmyfocus, butI 

am veryproudofeverythingwehave 

achievedover theselast 17 years. 

‘‘From aconversation withElaine 

Armstrong thatled to adiscussion with 

fellowneighbour JackieWatson,and 

others, here we are,’’hesaid. 

Initially theythought theexpo would 

only be afew events, but every year it 

hasgreatlyexceededexpectations and 

grown in popularity to become a‘‘must 

see’’ annualart showcase bringing 

many visitorstoKaiapoi. 

Trust deputychairwomanJackie 

Watsonwill succeed Dan in thetop job. 

Thepainting giftedtoDan by the 

trust committeewill hanginhis newly 

decoratedmayoral office. 

‘‘IhavealwayslovedPaul’s work and 

have wantedtobuy oneofhis paintings 

foralong time,soitisgreat to finally 

have oneand to be able to put it up in 

my office,’’ he said. 

Guest artist ... Kim Henderson, of 

Motunau Beach, in Greta Valley, with some 

of her work on opening night. 

Enjoying the moment ... Rangiora artist Carol McQueen, who is also aretired sign writer, 

with her work at the Kaiapoi Art Expo on opening night last Friday evening. PHOTOS: SHELLEY TOPP 

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Kaikoura has experienced a 

steady flow of visitorsfor the 

school holidays. 

Whilevisitornumbers have 

not reached the heights of July 

last year,when New 

Zealanders burst out of 

lockdown, the townhas 

experienced asteadyschool 

holiday tradeproviding amuch 

needed boost to some 

businesses. 

But several tourism 

operatorsare continuingto 

struggle. 

‘‘Accommodation providers 

seem to be doing reasonably 

well,but the main operators 

like WhaleWatch and Dolphin 

Encounterare well down,’’ 

Destination Kaikoura adviser 

Louise Frendsays. 

Kaikoura iSite supervisor 

Damo McDonnellsays 

weekends are typically busier 

than weekdays,with the bulk of 

the visitors travelling up from 

Christchurch and North 

Canterbury. 

‘‘We are luckythat we are still 

popular. We catertoalot of 

flavours, so we’vegot stuffthat 

Kiwisdoquite regularly, such 

as goingfishing, hunting and all 

the other outdoorsactivities. 

‘‘A lot of peoplehave batches 

and we are lucky that we’ve got 

agroup of people who are keen 

to come hereregardless of the 

time of year.’’ 

Kaikoura Museum is proving 

to be apopular destination, 

particular for families, 

museum managerStephanie 

Langesays. 

Visitor information ... Kaikoura iSite supervisor Damo McDonnell (left) 

and sales consultant Phoenix Laugesen say visitor numbers have been 

steady in recent weeks. 

The bulk of the museum 

visitors are fromChristchurch, 

North Canterbury and 

Blenheim, but there are been 

several North Islanders 

passing through. 

‘‘We have noticed in the last 

12 monthsthat family visitors 

are up, even though over all 

numbers are down. 

‘‘Families are coming in and 

enjoying the spaceand it’s 

alwaysgood to hearthe sound 

of kidsenjoying themuseum.’’ 

The Kaikoura Museum is set 

to markits 50th anniversary on 

September11, Ms Lange says. 

The Kaikoura District 

Council voted to increase its 

fundingtoDestination 

Kaikoura to supporttourism 

promotioninthe domestic 

market and overseas in the 

2021/31 Long Term Plan. 

Chief executive WillDoughty 

sayshehopesnext month’s 

Kaikoura WinterFestival and a 

new Matariki event will 

continue to growtoprovide 

morereasons for peopletovisit 

the town. 

‘‘It’s aboutkeeping thisplace 

on people’s radars. We have a 

pretty unique and special 

location, so it’sabout helping 

people to enjoy it.’’ 

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Hurunui Council 

supports campaign 

In collaborationwithCrohns and 

Colitis NZ theHurunuiDistrict 

Council lendssupportfor this 

nationalcampaign. 

Ican’tWait is acampaign 

encouragingbusinesses to provide 

access to theirfacilities when 

someonewith bowel disease is in 

urgentneed. 

The campaignwas started by a 

young 12yearold New Zealander 

who suffers with Crohn’s disease, 

and hasbeen fightingfor better 

awarenessaround theissue. 

It simply involves businesses 

displaying awindow sticker supplied 

by Crohnsand Colitis NZ, honouring 

the Ican’tWait cards heldbypeople 

withboweldisease,givingthe person 

undeniedaccess to their bathroom. 

Hurunui Districthas 14 businesses 

alreadysigned up and we are leading 

the wayinthis national campaign 

being the secondSouth Island 

council to signupand Iwould 

encourageother businessesto 

support this by emailing 

info@crohnsandcolitisnz.org.nz. 

The HurunuiHealth services 

DevelopmentGroup in in the process 

of transitiontoalocaladvisory 

group. 

Iamgrateful that17volunteers 

across the district haveofferedtheir 

voice,asthe purposeofthe advisory 

group is to advocatefor thedistrict 

and supporthealth outcomes. 

Withthe pending health reforms 

the advisory groupcan considerthe 

health and wellbeing of our district 

to drive opportunity. 

AlixBush, NorthCanterbury Flood 

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recovery coordinator, may be 

contacted if youhave been impacted 

by therecent flood events. Alixis 

available to assist withgathering 

critical information to understand 

theneeds forarecoverypackage. 

Alix may be contacted on alixbush. 

ncrst@outlook.co.nz or 02102773370. 

Cr RobbieBruertonand Iattended 

theLocal GovernmentConference 

andAGM in Blenheim recently. 

Theannouncement of the tranche 2 

funding package receivedavaried 

responsefrom delegatesin 

attendance. 

Hurunui District’sallocation based 

on population is $10,682,254million. 

This formspartofthe $2.5billion 

investmentpackage. 

This packageisdesigned to ensure 

that local authorities are supported 

through the proposed transition 

process, although drawing on these 

fundsisnot availableuntil 2024. 

Engagementwithour district is 

critical to thisdecisionmaking. 

Thereare major issues facingthe 

district3waters,Natural and Built 

environment (RMA),NPS freshwater 

and Indigenous Biodiversity and the 

Heath reforms –wemust keepour 

eyeonall these issuestoensure no 

loss of valuestoour district. 

Thanks to all the community 

memberswho cameout in support of 

TheHowlofaProtest lastweek, 

unfortunately Iwas unable to attend 

locally butitwas equallysatisfying to 

stand shouldertoshoulder with 

other MayorsfromWestland, 

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Electric scootersontrial 

Electricscooters willsoon be popping up acrossthe Waimakariri district. 

All community boards havegivenfeedbackonthe proposed six month trial, which will 

include Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Woodend andPegasus. 

KaiapoiTuahiwi CommunityBoard deputychairperson Jackie Watson saysthe trial 

is agood opportunity to explore theuse of escooters and assesswhether there is aplace 

for this technology in the Waimakariridistrict. 

Staff haveengaged with the Waimakariri Access Group, Age Friendly Waimakariri and 

the Waimakariri Youth Council to addressany concerns in the trial planning. 

The proposed trialwill start at the beginning of OctoberorNovember. 

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By DAVID HILL 

NorthCanterbury Neighbourhood 

Support is keen to expandits community 

support, if it can securethe funding. 

SarahSaunderstook overasmanager 

four months ago on apart time basisto 

oversee the organisation’sworkacross the 

Waimakariri, Hurunui and Kaikoura 

districts. 

‘‘It’s quite difficult to secure funding. 

Our longterm aim would be to be working 

in partnershipwith the councils.’’ 

She has one staffmember in Rangiora, 

whilethe Kaikoura District Council has a 

staffmember ‘‘who lives and breaths 

anything neighbourhood support in her 

position’’and hopes to appoint someone in 

the Hurunui districtsoon, if funding 

allows. 

Neighbourhood Support has avarietyof 

roles, includingproviding support in 

emergencies, working alongside police, 

CivilDefenceand community patrols, and 

supporting street groups. 

‘‘We workinwith policeoncrime 

preventionand we worktosupport 

neighbourhood connections, and through 

our database(North Canterbury Gets 

Ready) we connect with Civil Defence to 

help get messages out to support our 

communities.’’ 

The recent flood event highlighted the 

valueofthe NorthCanterbury Gets Ready 

database, which allows communities to 

know what resources are available, such as 

wheretofind agenerator, trailer or 

defibrillator, Sarah says. 

More than3500 NorthCanterbury 

households were signed up to GetsReady 

before the flood event and that number 

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‘‘My hopeiswecan develop astrong 

relationship with CivilDefence and the 

councils to be abletowork together to 

achieve some fantastic resultstoensure 

our communities are safe,resilient and 

connected. 

‘‘And that comes back to what we 

provide andwhatthey can provideeach 

other.’’ 

Sarah works closely with senior 

constableTony Maw to support crime 

prevention and to help prevent the spread 

of misinformation. 

‘‘It might be that there’s aspate of car 

burglaries in an area, so we can senda 

message with Gets Ready. 

‘‘An importantpart of our work is 

helping people to feel safe andmaking 

peopleaware of whatthey can do to help 

their neighbourhoods to be safer.’’ 

Simplethings such as closing windows 

when you go out and locking car doors can 

reducethe risk of crime. 

While there are perceptions on social 

media of high crime rates,North 

Canterbury ‘‘is avery safecommunity’’ 

compared to the restofNew Zealand. 

Around80percent of policecall outs are 

for domestic violence. 

Prospective volunteers,streetleaders 

and board members cansign up on Gets 

Ready at northcanterbury.getsready.net/.. 

Being astreet leader requires a 

commitment of two hoursamonth, 

‘‘receiving information and informingyour 

streetgroup’’ and NeighbourhoodSupport 

provides the resources to establish astreet 

group. 

Dial 111 in an emergency,105 when its 

not an emergency or go to police.govt.nz/ 

105support.For ‘‘nonthreateningtraffic 

matters’’ dial *555fromamobile. 

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St John to benefit from 

inaugural show in Rangiora 

The inauguralNorth Canterbury 

Caravan, MotorHomeand Leisure 

Show opensinRangiora on Saturday 

August the7th 2021. 

Wayneand MarilynTeAmo are 

hostingthe eventatthe Arlington 

ShoppingCentrewithall funds 

raised goingtoStJohn, Rangiora. 

Marilynsaystheywanttogive 

somethingbacktoStJohnthathad 

been so supportive of them on a 

number of occasions,and theshow 

wasagreatway to showcasewhatis 

newincaravans,and motorhomes, 

andalsohighlight theworkStJohn 

does. 

Marilyn andWayne,who runtheir 

Kakapo Linenbusiness from the 

centre, sayitisanideal site forthe 

show whichwill become an annual 

event, andwhichlongtermmay 

have to look foralargerarea. 

It will enablepeopletoenjoy a 

relaxedenvironment locallyinstead 

of having to travel into thecitytogo 

to shows. 

Both arekeencaravanersand say 

people arealwaysonthe lookoutfor 

thelatestmodels to tour andcamp 

in, alongwithall theaccessories now 

availabletomaketheir home-awayfrom-homecomfortable. 

Local FM radio station, Compass, 

isthe show’smainsponsor,in 

conjunctionwithKakapoLinen. 

Up to 20 exhibitorsare expected 

with experiencedand professional 

sales people will be on handtohelp 

thoseinterestedincaravans, motor 

homesand leisure products. 

Exhibitorswill payafeefor asite, 

andadultsvisitingthe showwill pay 

a$5entry fee, with children under 

15 free.All fundsraisedwillgoto St 

John. 

Marilynsaysitwill be alively,fun, 

showwithspotprizes, andplenty to 

seeand enjoyfrom10amto3pm. 

Compass FM’s station manager Kerry Treymane with Marilyn and Wayne Te Amo of Kakapo 

Linen (right). 

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Alighting extravaganza returns to 

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18. 

Event spokesman Karl Horwarth says 

close to 8000 people attended last year’s 

inaugural event, making it one of the 

biggest events in the region, 

encouraging the trust behind the 

venture to hold it again. 

This year’s theme is ‘Bigger, Better, 

Brighter’. 

Twice as many lights will be installed, 

with mirror balls, a5mmushroom, neon 

trees, fairy light tunnels and canopies, 

and pulsing arches, adding to the 

experience. 

‘‘Victoria Park will be lit up over three 

nights with afairyland of laser lights, 

neon, disco lights, interactive lighting 

displays, glow toys and more,’’ Karl says. 

Thursday and Friday will be mainly a 

light show, but if tickets sell well, a 

licenced bar, craft and food stalls may 

be added on the Friday night, plus an 

outdoor movie could be shown. 

For the finale on Saturday evening, a 

UV dance floor, food and craft stalls, a 

licenced bar and kid’s activities such as 

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included along with roving entertainers, 

and live music. 

An outdoor family movie will also 

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5.30pm. 

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The MainPower North Canterbury 

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person. 

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Lego apopular holiday activity for all ages 

Lego was the centre of attention in 

Kaikoura during the last week of the 

school holidays. 

Toni Batey, amum of two teens, set up 

an ‘‘Inspiration Corner’’ with the help of 

the Creative Communities Trust and the 

Kaikoura District Council. 

She says there is no use having toys in 

boxes, and set the corner where all ages 

could go and hang out with their lego 

and show it off. 

This also gave her achance to get out 

collection of 60 sets. 

With the help of another Lego 

enthusiast Lorraine Diver, she set about 

displaying builds which were voted on 

by the public. 

“It was lovely to see parents, sitting on 

the floor with their kids and building 

from the free flow building blocks. 

‘‘We had over 300 people through the 

event with over 60 build entries.’’ 

Paper Plus sponsored prizes for those 

that the public voted the best. 

Suburban School took out the schools 

build, Andrew Harvey, adad, won the 

best kitset build with his rocket and Gus 

Hoggard, aged 12, won with his tank 

built using his imagination. 

The youngest who created alego 

build, was 3and the oldest 74. Lorraine 

and Toni are already planning asimilar 

event next year. 

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Supreme ... Gus Hoggard’s winning build. 

MANDEVILLE TAVERN DEER AND PIG HUNT COMPETITION ADVERTISING FEATURE 

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Hunters wantingtotake part in the 

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to confirm theirentryinthe 

competition. 

The competition runs from Friday, 

August 13, withthe final weigh in at 

2pm at theKaiapoi, Raven Quay 

tavern,onSunday, August 15. 

Tavern owner Lindsay Peters says 

the prize pool for the annual event is 

$7000, whichincludes a$1000 rifle 

sponsoredbyHazeldine Construction. 

One luckyentrant willhave the 

opportunity to win the rifle, but will 

needtopresent their Firearms 

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Hunters enteredinthe Mandeville 

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for ashare of the prize pool. 

Last year 100 huntersentered the 

competition, with nearly90animals 

weighed in. There are draws and 

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weight of agroup of pigs. 

Hefty line up ... Some of the 90 animals entered in last year’s the Mandeville Tavern Pig Hunting competition. 

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The experience ofalifetime 

SammyHoodisakeenadvocateofall 

that boardinghas to offer. 

She’sbeenboardingatStMargaret’s 

Collegesince she startedinYear9.Now 

in Year 13, Sammyisthe school’s Head of 

Community Relations. 

“I wasbuzzingwithexcitementtostart 

boardingatSMC.Itwas awhole new 

experience butitdidn’ttakemelongto 

getusedtothe boardinglife. The friendly 

andcompassionate staff definitely made 

thetransitionfromhomeinAshburton to 

boardingmucheasier.They helpedusall 

adjust to thenew rules andtolivingwith 

othergirls. 

“Livinginthe dormsduringmyfirst 

twoyears made it very easy to form 

newfriendshipsand theseconnections 

definitely helpedwhenIdid feel home 

sick.” 

The boarding communityisatthe 

heartofStMargaret’sand theculture is 

closelyalignedwiththe school’s vision 

of aholisticeducation,embracing the 

spiritualand emotionalwellbeingofthe 

girls,aswellastheir academic growth 

andtheir developmentinsport andthe 

arts. 

The threeboardinghousesare arranged 

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in amonitored setting. These seniorgirls 

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theyoungergirls. 

SammysaysboardingatSMC has 

helped hertobecomemore independent. 

“Asyou progressthrough theyear 

levels,yourindependence grows. The 

connectionsand relationshipsyou 

build in theSMC boardingcommunity, 

whetheritbegirls in your year group or 

thestaff, areall valuableand also helpyou 

grow as aperson. The academic support 

andpastoralcareprovidedbystaffis 

exceptional.Ithelps thegirls to strive to 

their full potential. At thesametime, staff 

are always keepingacloseeye on each 

girl’s wellbeing. 

“I’vebuilt strongfriendshipsthatwill 

last alifetime, andit’salot of fun! Youget 

to meet adiverse range of people from all 

backgrounds andeveryoneistreated as 

equals.” 

To learnmoreabout lifeat 

St Margaret’s College, visit 

www.stmargarets.school.nz or call 

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Aboarding home 

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Selwyn HouseSchoolisanall girls’ 

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interculturalunderstandingand respect. 

Ourfocusison developing inquiring 

andempatheticminds andbuilding 

strong knowledgefoundations so that 

ourstudentswill face thefuturewiththe 

skillsand confidence to be empowered 

global citizens. 

Selwyn HouseSchoolisproud to offer a 

safe,nurturing,family-orientedboarding 

housefor girlsinYears 4to8(ages 7to 

13). OurBoardingHouse is conveniently 

locatedwithin theschool grounds, 

offeringahomeawayfromhomefor up 

to 29 students. 

Ourboarderscomefromaround 

NewZealand, particularly ruralareas 

of Canterbury,and internationally, and 

casual boardingarrangements arealso 

abletobemade.Weare proudofthe 

diversityinculturalbackgrounds that our 

bordersbring to this community,which 

promotes tolerance, trust, friendliness, 

understandingand respect. 

We valuethe special characterthateach 

girl brings to ourcommunity,and we 

supporteachgirls’passions andinterests 

with variousactivitiesofferedbothonsite 

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The girlsare supportedbyacaring 

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pride in helping each girl reachher full 

potential. OurBoardingHouse Managers 

will provide awarmwelcome foryour 

daughter andoversee herwellbeingand 

developmentthroughout hertimein 

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will ensure that she receivesahealthy, 

balanced diet, andmakeprovisions 

forany dietaryneeds. Ateamoftutors 

supportthe girlswiththeir homework 

andfulfil abig sister role to ourboarders. 

We believe boardingisaunique 

opportunity foreachgirland we 

pride ourselvesoncreatingapositive 

environmentwhere thegirls areableto 

developtheir academic, socialand life 

skills. With theright combinationof 

nurture, supportand encouragement, 

ourboardersare giventhe toolsand the 

environmenttothrive. 

Come andsee what we have to 

offer at ourOpenDay on Wednesday 

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enrolments@selhouse.school.nz or 

phone(03) 355 7299 to arrangea 

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STARTING 12PM 4.30PM • SUNDAY 8AUGUST 2021 

MAINPOWER STADIUM, COLDSTREAM ROAD, RANGIORA 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon and 

Councillors invite you tothe official opening 

of MainPower Stadium. 

— 

Nau mai, Haere mai 

We are excited to show MainPower Stadium tothe District. 

Join us for anaernoon of entertainment. 

Aer the official opening at12pm tour the facility, and enjoy 

demonstrations of avariety ofsports and kapa haka groups.

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Giant totara ageing gracefully 


Agiant totara in Ashley Gorge could be 

Waimakariri’s oldest tree. 

At an estimated age of more than 

1000yearsold the totara, which is 

situated on the Forest Giants Track 

under development on the bush face 

above the existing Loop Track at Ashley 

Gorge, is adefinite candidate for oldest 

tree in Waimakariri, said John Burton, 

manager of the Ashley Gorge Tracks 

Group. 

‘‘My guess is that this totara is 

certainly hundreds of years old and 

quite possibly more than one thousand 

years old,’’he said. 

Trees, especially those this old, were 

vital to the environment for many 

reasons. 

‘‘They provide ahome for many living 

beings and exist in an environment 

humans could learn so much from,’’ he 

said. 

‘‘Especially if we want to survive as a 

species on this planet along with all the 

other species, most of which wouldn't 

mind greatly if we weren't here.’’ he 

said. 

‘‘Trees also clean the air by taking in 

carbon, locking it up and producing 

oxygen, and forests provide acalming, 

stimulating and educational place to 

spend time in.’’ 

Department of Conservation (DOC) 

community ranger Sarah Ensor said it 

would be difficult to pin point the oldest 

tree in the Waimakariri district, but 

there would be many contenders. 

‘‘The first to spring to mind for me is 

the giant matai that the Ashley Gorge 

kaitiaki(guardians) are hoping to create 

aside track to, and Ithink there is a 

massive New Zealand tree fuchsia 

(kotukutuku), there too,’’ she said. 

‘‘Failing that there are some pretty 

magnificent New Zealand tree fuchsias 

Young caretakers ... Amassive Totara tree believed to be more than 1000yearsold, on 

the Forest Giants Track under development on the bush face above the existing Loop Track 

at Ashley Gorge. Bailey Baker, left, Keegan Bremner and Emma Warwick, are members of 

the Ashley Gorge Tracks and Trapping Project. 

PHOTO: JOHN BURTON,ASHLEY GORGE TRACKS GROUP MANAGER 

on the Kereru Loop Track at Wooded 

Gully (in the Mt Thomas Forest 

Conservation Area).’’ 

However, DOC’s North Canterbury 

operations manager, Kingsley Timpson 

believes the matagouri and kanuka trees 

situated in Okuku Gorge, ‘‘true right on 

the journey up to Pinchgut Hut and 

around the hut,’’ could also be 

candidates for Waimakariri’s oldest 

tree. 

‘‘These trees are likely to be many 

hundreds of years old, way in excess of 

the surrounding beech trees, as they are 

very slow growing,’’ he said. 

‘‘A matagouri the diameter of your 

arm is likely to be acouple of hundred 

years old and the same for kanuka.” 

New Zealand’s oldest tree is believed 

to be Tane Mahuta (Lord of the Forest), 

which is located in Northland’s 

Waipoua Forest and is estimated to be 

between 1250 and 2500 years old. 

However, compared to the world’s 

oldest nonclonal, individual tree, a 

Great Basin bristlecone pine in 

California’s White Mountains, which is 

thought to be 4852 years old this year, 

New Zealand’s giant kauri is just a 

young sapling. 

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Comfortstops in Greta Valley, Rotherham 

and at St Anne’s Lagoon, will be alittle 

more up marketbysummer. TheHurunui 

District Councilhas received $352,000 

fromthe Ministry of Business, Innovation 

andEmployment Tourism Infrastructure 

Fund fornew toilets in the three areas. 

Free pianoconcert 

University of Canterbury pianostudents 

are planning afree concert in Rangiora. 

Piano at theGallery, is presented by the 

WaimakaririCommunity Arts Council and 

willbeperformed in the Rangiora 

Library’s Chamber Gallery on Sunday, 

August 22,at2pm. 

Thestudents will be joined by their 

teacher,well known Christchurch pianist, 

Tim Emerson, fortheir performance. The 

concert will be the students’ last 

performancebeforetheirfinalpiano 

exams. 

Lost property 

Thefollowingproperty has been reported 

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withScotland andunicornkeyrings, a 

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abow,alightgreenwallet,blackiPhone 

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remote car key (fobhas redstitching and 

embossed “Christchurch Mitsubishi”) 

plusasilver house key, ablackleather 

wallet, and an iPhone 5S in white 

diamante case. 

Floodrelief 

Bloom Hearing hasbeen overwhelmed 

withclothing and bedding leftatits 

Rangiorapremises for victims of the 

Westport floods. Thank you all, butno 

more is needed. 

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Tobogganing on real snow captivated the youngsters at last year’s festival. 

WHILEWEmay be experiencing 

averychillywinterthis year,that’s 

all themorereasontoget the 

family together andheadintothe 

city forthis year’s Winter Festival 

‘Chill in theCity’. 

Runbythe CentralCity 

BusinessAssociation with 

supportfromthe Christchurch 

City Counciland many of the 

city’s businesses,itfollows last 

year’s very successfulevent, 

whichattracted thousands to 

thecentral city with arange of 

exciting winter-themedeventsand 

activities. 

This year therewill be even 

more to enjoy, from iceskating, 

hugahusky andHagglundrides, 

to Disney’s frozen bouncy castle, 

tobogganingonreal snow,and 

Hillary’sHuttVRExperience, all 

takingplace in andaroundthe 

City Mall area.Real-life winter 

fairieswill be therefor thekids, 

alongwithactivities foreveryone 

to enjoy. 

These include iceskating 

starting tomorrow andrunning 

rightthrough theweekend,with 

allother winter activities running 

on Saturday andSundayfrom 

10amto5pm daily. 

Hagglund rides should again prove apopular attraction atthis year’s event. 

Winter-themed festival offers family funinthe city 

There is asmall donation cost 

forsomeofthe activities andall 

moneyraisedisbeingdonated to 

theChristchurch City Mission. 

Last year’s festival raised just 

over $12,000and thebusiness 

associationhopes with the 

communitycomingintosupport 

thefestival, it candomorethis year. 

Whilemostof‘Chill in the 

City’activities areaimed at 

family enjoyment, Saturday night 

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Support your Favourite Local Business 

The 2021 North Canterbury Business Awards is achance to celebrate and 

give recognition to the many exceptional businesses in our community. 

This year, 62 local businesses have been selected to compete in the awards. 

They are now competing not only in their chosen category, but also for the 

MainPower Supreme Award and the much-coveted North Canterbury News 

People’s Choice Award. 

To show your support for your favourite North Canterbury business, go online 

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Cast your vote now at 

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NORTHCANTERBURY 

Waimakariri 

Hurunui 

News Kaikoura 

The 2021 North Canterbury Business 

Awards contestants are: 

Professional Services Award 

–Sponsored by BDO 

Advice Kiwi 

Anytime Fitness 

Candrive 

Career Matters 

Head 2ToeMassage Therapy 

Higham Architecture 

 

McLean Fire Protection Services 

Ltd inc. Fire and Hazard Training 

Services 

MoMac 

Morris and Co Property Management 

Limited 

Rangiora VetCentre 

Techmedics 

Excellence in Retail Award 

–Sponsored by Percival Street Bakery 

Cocoon Beauty and Day Spa 

Fi's Flowers and Art 

Handzon 

Kaiapoi ITM 

Robe Boutique 

SoYou! 

Tourism and Hospitality Award 

–Sponsored by Hanmer Springs Thermal 

Pools and Spa 

Hanmer Springs Fete 

Hurunui Attractions 

Hurunui Garden Festival 

Lacebark Function Centre 

NZwildthings (Island Hills Station 

Walking Track) 

Paris Bakery and Café 

Red Post Café 

Waiau Motor Camp Ltd 

Misco Manufacturing and 

Trades Award 

-Sponsored by Misco Joinery 

Angus Robertson Mechanical 

Designer Gates 

Kakapo Linen 

Sutherland Timber 

Waghorn Builders 

Wilson Construction 

Food and Beverage Award 

–Sponsored by MADE NORTH CANTERBURY 

With additional support from Harris Meats 

and Patoa Farms 

27Seconds 

Fitfood 

Greystone Wines 

Make it Raw 

 

Torlesse Farm Ltd 

Emerging Business Award 

-Sponsored byHellers 

Empire Athletics 

Lime Real Estate 

Mike Pero Real Estate Rangiora 

NZCustom Trees 

The Grumpy Merino 

Your Garden Genie 

Innovation Award 

-Sponsored bySpark Business Christchurch 

Alpine Jet Thrills 

Dance Sock Academy 

Funky Monkey Bars 

International Culinary Studio 

Shed Specialists 

The cGP Lab 

The Skool Loop App 

Community Enterprise Award 

–Sponsored by PAKnSAVE Rangiora 

Compass FM 

Driving Miss Daisy 

Kidsbase 

Mindfulness North Canterbury 

Satisfy Food Rescue 

Sustainability Award 

-Sponsored byLime Real Estate 

Back to the Wild 

Eco Educate 

Flora 

MtLyford holiday Homes 

Natural New Zealand Honey 

Waikuku Beach Holiday Park 

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People’s Choice Award –sponsored byThe North Canterbury News 

All businesses can compete for this award 

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NORTH CANTERBURY BUSINESS AWARDS PEOPLE’S CHOICE 

Owners expect their precious animals toget 

thesamelevelofcare they receive as humans 

RangioraVet Centre, which is locally 

owned and operated, has been providing 

veterinarycaretothe North Canterbury 

community forthe last70years. Covering 

all speciesfrompetstofarm animals, and 

the wildlifeatOrana WildlifePark. 

 

Accredited facility and equine surgery 

located on the corner of Oxford and 

Lehmans Roads in Rangiora, is fully 

equipped with the latest technology,while 

specialistsurgeons, and post-graduate 

 

that youcould expect forall animals. 

Ourvision is to be the Centreof 

 

our overwhelming ‘Why’isEnhancing 

Lives Together.This includes the lives of 

animals, their ownersand our people who 

work in the business. We do this together 

in strong teams and in partnership with 

the animal owners. We aim to be the 

 

 

and building strong and meaningful 

 

underpinned by our values of excellence, 

empathyand respect, team, community 

 

Thereisanincreasing demand formore 

specialistcare, as animal ownersexpect 

their animals to receivethe same levelof 

care as humans receiveinhuman health. 

Manyofour vets have post-graduate 

ons, including twospecialists. 

This means we areable to provide a 

referral service forvet clinics around the 

South Island. We areseeing pets and 

horses from Nelson to Invercargill for 

specialized procedures such as advanced 

 

 

surgeries and complicated abdominal 

surgeries. 

RVCisunique in thatthereisnoother 

privatelyowned veterinaryclinic in New 

 

animalspecialistsurgical services. Our 

 

 

veterinarysurgeon)takereferrals such as 

totalhip replacements and heart surgeries 

 

complexhorse surgeries. 

To complementthis top-end service 

 

forclients to see aveterinarian with 

 

but who arenot specialists. At RVCthis 

 

 

 

 

acupunctureand physiotherapy. All of 

these advanced care services support our 

comprehensiveGP 

Our veterinaryteamissupported by 

 

one of our vetnurses who is aVet Tech 

Specialistinanaesthesia, and analgesia, 

she is one of only twonurses to hold this 

 

 

 

is unique, the only other place youwill 

 

MasseyUniversity,home to NewZealand’s 

vetschool. 

 

team, we have alarge animal vetoncall 

overnight, and also onsiteovernight,a 

dedicated small animal vetand nursing 

 

emergency medicine and surgery.Aswe 

 

other local clinics nowsend their intensive 

 

theclock care and monitoring. 

 

care,wecanprovide peace of mind for 

the client, and also forthe dayvets, who 

knowtheir post-surgical and intensive 

 

monitored and managed overnight. 

This is especially importantfor ensuring 

the animal is pain free and receiving its 

 

 

 

the lives of manyanimals over thelast4 

years. 

The North CanterburyBusinessAwards 

have provided our business with the 

opportunity to see howweare doing 

alongside similar businesses in the area. 

 

the Professional Services Category,it 

 

wherewehavecome from,s and whatwe 

have achievedasateam. We wish all the 

 

also the People’s Choice Award, the best 

of luck. 

Enhancing Lives Together 

Locally owned &operated 

www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz 

RANGIORA •WOODEND •KAIAPOI


Lime Real Estate putting clients’ 

properties in the limelight 

The drivingforce behindLimeRealEstate 

is adesiretoprovide apoint of difference 

andput clients’properties in thelimelight. 

Lime Real Estate specialisesinresidential, 

lifestyle andruralsales. The team is also 

experiencedindevelopment project sales, 

andpropertymanagement,and after only 

16 months in businessLimeRealEstate 

has become NorthCanterbury’sleading 

independentrealestateagency. 

The companyisowned by themanaging 

directorBrookeAzzopardi (nee Wallis) 

with shareholdersFredRahme,JackLin 

andMichelleAllen. 

“Wespecialiseinprovidinganamazing 

customerexperience with customer 

service beingour passionand priority,” 

Brooke says. “Weare an independent, 100 

percentlocallyowned real estate brand.” 

Thismeans theLimeReal Estate 

team cantailorthe businesstosuitthe 

needsofits growingbusinessinthe 

community by providingexpertrealestate 

services, to clients in NorthCanterbury, 

Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Oxford, Amberley 

andeverywhereinbetween plus the 

Christchurchareaand even furtherafield, 

in Canterbury. 

At Lime Real Estate,the team recognises 

that onesize does notfitall andthey 

believe in always goingthe extra mile for 

clients by making good oldfashioned 

service atop priority. 

“Our wholeteamcomes together with 

thecommongoal of providingaseamless 

andpersonalexperience to everyclient,” 

Brooke says. 

“Wehaveeight licensedsalespeople at 

Lime Real Estate. Theyall come from 

differentbackgrounds andalthoughLime 

Real Estate is young, we have acombined 

total of 60-plusyears experience in thereal 

estate industry within ourteam,”she says. 

“Wealsohaveamazing administrators, 

andone of them worksasour graphic 

designer, andmarketing guru.” 

HoweverLimeRealEstatealsohas access 

to ateamofexternalgraphic designers 

andmarketing professionalsthe company 

workswithtoensurethe highest quality 

coverage andmarketing skills areavailable 

to highlight their clients’requirements and 

put their properties in the“limelight.” 

Thisexceptional team work mindset and 

determinationtosucceed wasseverely 

testedwhenLimeReal Estateopenedfor 

businessinMarch 2020. “Weopenedour 

newbusinessinKaiapoi on thesameday 

as receivingthe news of theCovid-19 

pandemic lockdown,” Brooke says. 

“Weessentiallyopenedand closed 

thebusinessonthe same day. Thiswas 

The experienced team at Lime Real Estate share the common goal of providing a 

seamless and personal experience to every client. 

extremelynerve rackingand upsettingfor 

us as we were uncertain what ourfuture 

wouldbe.” 

However theplan“to stay open and 

generate what businesswecould to help 

us push forward,”has worked well.The 

companyhas nowopenedasecondoffice, 

locatedinRangiora, andLimeRealEstate 

is goingfromstrengthtostrength. 

“Wehavethe community to thankfor 

this,for so graciously supporting us, 

believing in us andchoosingtosupport 

local,” Brooke says. 

“Weintendtocontinueworking towards 

ourcore companyvalue of ‘supporting the 

community that supportus.” 

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2396413 

www.floragrow.co.nz 

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BEGIN YOUR GARDENING JOURNEY HERE. 

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All you need to 

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Online gardening business 

blooming success 

Apassionfor theenvironment andteachingis 

thedriving forcebehindFLORA. 

The Amberley-based,onlinebusinessinspiring 

people to begingardening andlive more 

sustainably wasestablishedbyFlora Brons, 

whohas an agriculturaldegreefromLincoln 

University,and is asecondary school teacherof 

Agribusinessand Agricultural Science. 

Flora’s passionfor plants, nature andpeople 

came from spendingtimegrowing up withher 

mumPaula,anavidgardener.Afterobtaining 

herdiploma in teaching, Flora decidedtoput 

herentrepreneurial mindset to good useby 

developing FLORA, helping people to embark 

on their gardeningjourney andlive amore 

sustainableway of life. 

“Education is my main purpose forFLORA. 

ObviouslyIneed sales to survive as abusiness 

but if Iameducating people andinspiringthem 

to give somethinginthe garden agothenIam 

winning.’’ Flora says. 

Although FLORAhas only been in business 

alittleovertwo years,the initiative is proving 

popular, with FLORA’sproducts, including 

FLORAGrowKits, nowindemandinmore 

than 40 storesaroundNew Zealand. 

“Thesekitsare just thebeginningofhow 

FLORAhopes to encourage allNew Zealanders 

to begintheir journeytoself-sufficiency by 

growingtheir ownplantsand food,’’Flora says. 

‘‘Youcan startsmall by just growingsome 

parsley in apot on your kitchenwindowsill.’’ 

The kits aremade usingsustainableand biodegradableproductswhichinclude 

everything 

needed to startamini garden. There arearange 

of options availablefromTheCocktailHerbKit 

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also sells microgreen seed packs, beehotelsand 

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awide range of succulents andisnow part of the 

SustainableBusinessNetwork. 

“This is oneofthe ways to highlight our 

dedicationtoasustainablefuture,’’ Flora says. 

“Asmembers we arecommitted to improving 

oursustainability andworking together to 

ensure people andnatureprosper whilealso 

supporting therestoration ofNew Zealand’s 

waterwaysthrough ourcontributiontoMillion 

Metres. ‘’ 

Garden Festival set to thrill 

Back for2021! 

Saddlewood 

22 PRIVATEGARDENS,HISTORICHOMESTEADSAND ART! 

Thursday28 th -Sunday31 st 

st Oct2021 

Find outmoreathurunuigardenfestival.com 

We’rethrilled to welcome youtothe fourth 

HurunuiGarden Festival,Thursday 28 to 

Sunday 31 October,9am to 5pmdaily,entry 

$10 pergarden. 

Over theweekend youcan visitprivate 

gardens, historichomes, andartistsfrom 

Amberley to Gore Bay, WaikaritoHanmer 

Springs, andmore in between. Ourgarden 

ownersare readytogreet youand sharetheir 

stories of howthey’ve createdtheir gardens. 

Thisyearfor thefirst time,wehavean 

opportunity to walk inside some of Hurunui’s 

outstandinghistorichomesteads. Also on offer 

is ashowcaseoflocal artists, their place of 

work andbeautiful exhibitsfor sale. 

We areexcited to have NewZealand’s 

celebritygardeningguru, thewonderful Lynda 

Hallinan,attendingthe festival.She willbe 

with us forspeakingeventsthatwill educate, 

entertain, andinspire you. 

The gardensare arranged into geographically 

basedclusters, making it easy foryou to plan 

yourvisit.Eachcluster has itsown detailed 

map, showing youthe preciselocationofthe 

gardens, alongwithuseful information,suchas 

thelocations of public toilets, accommodation, 

petrol anddiesel stations,and food outlets. 

Whileyou’reenjoyingour gardens, historic 

homesteads,art andwarmhospitality,wehope 

you’ll stay thenight andvisit ourwineries, 

cafes, andthe many otherattractionsthatthe 

HurunuiDistricthas to offer. 

The HurunuiGarden Festival Inc. is 

committed to investingbacktoits community. 

The committeeisunitedinfollowing itsethos 

of beinginspirational andsupportive to the 

residents of Hurunui. 

In anygiven year that theHurnuiGarden 

FsetivalInc.makes areasonableprofit,itwill 

give onestudent, graduating from aHurunui 

secondaryschool, ascholarship to thevalue 

of $2000 towardsstudy in horticulture at their 

choiceofUniversityorInstituteofTechnology. 

We arecommitted to reviewing, updating 

andexpandingthe garden festival to ensure 

it becomesthe district’s premier event, and 

oneofNew Zealand’smostpopulargarden 

festivals. 

There’s so much to experience andenjoy.For 

more information andtobuy onlinetickets to 

ourgardensorguestspeakers, visit 

www.hurunuigardenfestival.com. 

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Looking to upskill or achange in career? 

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If youhaveafull Class1(car) licence,there area 

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CanterburyDriverTrainingLtd, operating as 

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over 15 years, andcan helppeopletoget thenecessary 

drivingqualificationstoworkinthese industries. 

Candrive specialisesincommercialdrivertraining 

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to upskill, andcorporateswho requirecustomised 

trainingspecific to their industry andenvironment. 

The local, family-owned andoperatedbusinesshas 

been operating in theNorth Canterburyareafor over 

15 years, offeringawide range of courses, ensuring 

thereissomethingfor everyone. 

Owners Scott, Dianeand Philip allworkinthe 

business. 

Most coursesare runweeklyfrom their Edward Street 

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There areawide range of coursesonofferincluding 

Waka Kotahi/NZ TransportAgencyapproved courses 

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Alongwiththe licence endorsements forWheels 

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andForklift (F) andForklift Operators Certificate, a 

range of othercustomisedcommercialdrivertraining 

coursesincluding4WD forlight andheavy vehicles are 

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The Candrive Team arekeentohelptheir clients 

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Trainers –Scott and Phil 

achieve their personal drivertraininggoalsand pride 

themselvesontheir excellentcustomerservice,that 

exceedsclients’expectations. 

Haleyand Dianeare your first pointofcontact.They 

arefriendly, knowledgeabletrainingco-ordinatorswho 

canhelpyou with anybookingsorgeneralenquiries. 

Theytakethe time tolisten to yourneeds, understand 

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Candrive’s highlyqualifiedtrainingspecialists Scott 

andPhilare extremelypassionate andmotivated.They 

arebothkeentopassontheir skills, knowledgeand 

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The focusfor Candrive is very much around providing 

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Contact us if youwould like more information on 

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Candrive was honoured to be nominated for the North Canterbury Business Awards in the BDO Professional Service Award category. This means 

that we are also in the running for the People’s Choice Award and would really appreciate your support, you can vote for us at www.candrive.co.nz 

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Value added from 

strong relationships 

In January2015 Stuart andClaireMorris 

alongwithKatrina Greenset outwitha 

dreamtorun thebestpropertymanagement 

companyinCanterbury, wheretheir focus 

wasputting people at theheart of property 

management, andalmostsix yearslater they 

areextremelyproud of theculture they have 

builtwithin their team andthe professional 

yetpersonalisedservice they offer to their 

clients. 

“Weunderstandthatall of ourclients are 

individuals, we deal with alot of smaller 

investors,and arepassionate aboutensuring 

that we notonlydeliverontheir expectations 

butexceedthem,”saysKatrina. 

Although nestledunder theRay White 

umbrella,Morrisand Co Property 

Management is adedicated property 

managementteamwhichmeans theirfocus 

is completelyontheir industry,and are 

proud to employ aNorth Canterburyteam 

wholive andworkinthe community. 

With offices basedinRangiora, Kaiapoi, 

Pegasus, Papanuiand Sumner their 

teams work acrossNorth Canterbury and 

Christchurch delivering ahighlevel of 

service to both landlordsand tenants. 

Their supportofbothlandlords andtenants 

(not only theirown but thosewithother 

companiesorthose operatingprivately) 

througheducational seminars, andthe 

community by supporting severallocal 

events andorganisations,isongoing andof 

highpriorityfor them. 

Theyare driventoadd valuefor everyone 

their businesstouchesand theirproperty 

Operations Manager, Katrina Green, 

proudly showing off their Honda hybrid. 

managers buildcloserelationships with both 

their tenants andlandlords. Often these 

associationsspanaconsiderablelengthof 

time wheretheywatch their tenantschildren 

grow from babies to school children andin 

some casesbeyond. Thisisaveryspecial part 

of thejob. 

Their locallyfocusedexpertise is invaluable 

in their daytodayoperation andthe backing 

of RayWhite NewZealand ensuresthat 

they have accesstotheverylatestsystems 

andtools.This,coupledwithacombined 

industry experience of over 50 years, means 

that they areabletodeal expertlyand 

efficientlywithany situationthatmay arise. 

2399774 

Your local team in 

Property Management 

Vote for us in the People’sChoice Awards 

P: 03 331 6755 

E: morrispm.nz@raywhite.com 

W: www.canterburypm.co.nz 

RayWhite Kaiapoi 

116WilliamsStreet 

RayWhite Pegasus 

Shop 4, 8Tahuna Street 

RayWhite Rangiora 

Level1,ConwayBuilding,188 High Street 

RayWhite Papanui 

Level1,Winston House, 7Winston Avenue 

Morris &CoProperty Management Ltd 

RayWhite Sumner 

2/41 MarrinerStreet 

WHO ARE WE? 

We are so proud and so 

excited tobetaking part in 

thisyears North Canterbury 

Business Awards. 

Please take aminute to 

vote for usforthe 

People’s Choice Award - 

you’ll make our day! 

160 

High Street, Rangiora 

03 313 5552 

Email: cocoonbeautyanddayspa@gmail.com 

www.cocoonbeautyanddayspa.co.nz 

Cocoon is very proudly ownedand operated 

by Jess andSally Telfer,amother-daughter 

duo, whotookonthe challenge of owning 

andrunningaBeautyClinic10years agoin 

post-earthquakeCanterbury. 

Jess is an InternationallyQualified Beauty 

Therapist,and also holdsanNZCertificate 

in Adultand Tertiary Teaching. Sheisthe 

Managing Director, Technical Educator and 

aSeniorSkinTherapist at Cocoon. 

Sallyhas alongand successful background 

in business,and is thecompany’s very able 

CFO.Sallyhas akeeninterest in all things 

beauty andwellness related,includingbeing 

acertifiedyogateacher. 

Together,Jessand Sallyare proud of the 

longevity andsuccessofCocoon, andlove 

that they areabletosurroundthemselves 

with ateamoftalentedand enthusiastic 

women. Ourteamiswhat makesusspecial. 

We areateamofnine, with acombined 

total of nearly 70 yearsofexperience in the 

beauty,skin, andwellnessindustry! Our 

Therapistsand ourClinicCoordinatorsall 

hold Beauty Therapy qualifications,ensuring 

that everyone on theteamisthe technical 

knowledgetoassistclients in selectingthe 

righttreatmentsand productstoachieve 

theirgoals. 

All of ourteamhavestronglocal ties to 

NorthCanterbury, andseven of us continue 

to live locally. 

We love Rangiora,and we love beingapart 

Rangiora’s vibrantHighStreet. We’vebeena 

part of theHighStreet nowfor 10 yearsand 

counting. 

It’s aprivilegetocometoworkeachday, 

with the purposeofmaking each clients day 

alittle better than when they walked in. 

We aresoproud andsoexcited to be taking 

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Experience the best of rural New 

Zealand with Hurunui Attractions Ltd 

Adesiretostayonthe land hasled to 

successful tourismventure. 

HurunuiAttractionsLtd, which 

encompassesbothEnergyJet and 

TawanuiFarmbrands andincorporates 

jetboatriverexperiences, glamping,farm 

toursand meat sales, is afinalist in the 

Enterprise NorthCanterburybusiness 

awards. 

TimLoughnanstarted thebusinessbased 

on andaroundtheir family farm in the 

BlytheValley southofCheviot. 

“Theneighbouring HurunuiRiverhas 

been ahugepartofour lives, mainly on a 

recreational level,”Tim says. 

“Endlesssummer afternoonsswimming, 

weekends jetboating,fishingand 

socialisinghavecreated adeepconnection 

to theriver.” 

Timand hisfatherMikehavedecades 

of experience betweenthemwithjet 

boatsand with thefamilyfarm, Tawanui, 

locatedonthe banksofthe HurunuiRiver, 

branchingout into acommercialjet boat 

enterprise wasthe logical solution. 

“Asthe only jet-boatoperatoronthe 

Hurunui, we have exclusive accesstoover 

100kmofthe riverand itsamazingvariety, 

allowingyou to personaliseyourtrip 

preferences,”Tim says. 

The jetboatexperience allowsyou to 

enjoythe beautiful sceneryofthe wild 

coastline, stunningNorth Canterbury 

farmlandand pristine alpine lake-fed 

waters,while venturingupshallow river 

braids andnarrowcanyons. 

Your jetboatadventurecan be combined 

with clay-birdshootingand riverside 

BBQcombosinanidyllic location, 

complementedbydelicious,local produce. 

These areperfect forbothsmall groups 

lookingtosoak in theamazingriver 

environment or forlargegroupssuchas 

sports teams or work functions. 

The glamping campsite caters for2to 

8peopleand is setonrollingfarmland, 

surrounded by kanuka andpine 

plantations. 

Stay in twogeodesic dome tentswitha 

central camp kitchen andalargehot tub, 

setagainst agentlehillside backdrop. 

An incredible 180-degreeviewinfrontof 

thesitelooks down toward theHurunui 

River, with viewstothe inland Kaikoura 

mountain ranges. 

“Atthe endofthe day, relaxinthe hottub 

under avastand starry night sky,before 

gettingcosy in your boutique tent,” Tim 

says. 

“Wakinguptoanew day, you’ll hear the 

birdssinging from theplantationbehind 

thesite, andonsomemornings, youcan 

Scenery, serenity and relaxtion -glamping offers an unforgetable experience. 

even hear theocean,3kmsaway.” 

TawanuiFarmisaworking sheep,beef 

farm so you’ll seeplenty of animal andbird 

life. 

Farm toursare also offered,whichcan 

be combined with an unforgettableriver 

experience up theHurunui Riverwith 

Energy Jet. 

“This packageisascloseasyou will get 

to theruralNew Zealandexperience,” Tim 

says. 

TawanuiFarmalsosells meat sourced 

from thefamilyfarm. Beef andlamb boxes 

canbepurchased onlineand couriered 

direct to your door, nation-wide. 

“Werun ourfarmunder regenerative 

farmingprinciples,”Tim says. 

“This practice focusses on feedingour soil 

with more naturalproductsasopposed 

to harmful chemicals, allowinghealthy 

pastures andtherefore healthyfood. 

“Thehealth of ouranimals, environment 

andpeopleisatthe forefrontofeverything 

we do.” 

Hurunui River 

Experiences 

• Scenic and thrill rides 

• Riverside BBQ’s and clay-bird shooting combos 

• Can cater for small or large groups 

• Perfect for birthdays, work functions or sports teams 

• Group discounts available 

Glamping 

&Farm Tours 

Tawanui Farm Glamping is set on rolling farmland, surrounded 

by kanuka and pine plantations. Twolotus belle tents, acentral 

camp kitchen and alarge hot tub are sensitively landscaped into 

agentle hillside. An incredible 180-degree view in front of the site 

looks down toward the Hurunui River,with views from the inland 

Kaikoura mountain ranges. 

P: 027 426 0154 

E: tim@energyjet.co.nz 

W: www.energyjet.co.nz 

Cheviot, New Zealand 

Tawanui 

Farm Meats 

Tawanui Farm Meats operates under regenerative 

farming practices and our animals are grass-fed all 

year round on healthy,nutritious pastures. Our beef 

and lamb boxes are now available to order online and 

will be couriered direct to your door.Each frozen box 

will be made up of individual vacuum packed cuts. 

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Busy season ahead for Island Hills 

The Island HillsStation WalkingTrack 

has been back open forbusinessfor one 

season andisalready attracting plenty of 

attention. 

Shaun Monk approached Island Hills 

owners Danand MandyShand about 

reopeningthe highcountry trackduring 

lock down last year and haditupand 

runningbyOctober. 

‘‘There wasanestablished businessfor 

years, butgetting it up andrunningagain 

wasachallenge,’’Shaun says. 

‘‘We made thedecisionand then only had 

5monthstodeliver. It wasabig joband 

we bit off waymore than we couldchew, 

so we enlistedsomeawesome volunteers 

to lendahand. It wasgruelingwork, but 

greatfun andwegot it finished on time.’’ 

Thiswalkingtrackislikenoother in 

thecountry,withadiverserangeof 

landscapes andvegetationwhichchanges 

continuouslythroughout your experience. 

The farm has1000’sofhaofun-grazed 

bush andmountaincountry andincludes 

a600-hectareQEIIOpenSpace Covenant, 

thelargest of itstypeinthe Canterbury 

district. 

After featuringonCountry Calendar 

(see -https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/ 

countrycalendar/episodes/s2021-e19), 

bookingshaveexceededexpectations 

making forabusyseasonahead.Visitors 

come from all over NewZealand, with 

many flyingtoChristchurchAirport and 

hiringarentalcar to head on up to the 

farm. 

‘‘People often stopfor ameal at the 

HurunuiHotel on theway in, then stay 

at Hanmer Springs afterwards, they 

canmakeitafull NorthCanterbury 

experience,’’Shaun says. 

Walkinggroupscan choose between 

threeday andtwo dayoptions,withthe 

threeday most popularasitgivesgroups 

time to immerse themselves in their 

surroundings. 

Island Hillstrackisaself-guided private 

walkwaywhich is well marked andeasyto 

follow with dailypacktransfers so youcan 

take afew extra goodies andjustcarry a 

daypackalong thetrails. 

The lodgestyle accommodationisunique 

andisolatedbut still hasfully serviced 

kitchen, barbecue anddiningfacilities, 

bunk beds andplentyofprivacy. This 

is complementedbythe luxuryofhot 

showers,comfortable mattresses and 

pillows. 

There is no cell phonecoverage butyou 

remain in contactwiththe hostsvia walkie 

talkieand VHFradios in thehuts. 

There arealsooptions to bringyourdog 

on thewalk or to bringyourown horse 

andride on separate trails to thewalkers. 

Shaun, an experiencedhunterand 

bushmanwithgreat knowledgeonecology 

andhistory,alsooffers guidedtours 

including‘‘wildfood’’ meals. Guests can 

NZwildthings manager Shaun Monk, the operator of the Island Hills Station Walking Track. 

Image by Claire Inkson Creative 

choose an adventuretosuittheir group, 

from conservation “trapline” tours, alpine 

tent camp outs, kids’outdoor adventures, 

corporate getaways, huntingtrips andeven 

“stag” parties. 

Shaunvolunteershis time andfunds 

from thebusinessintoconservationefforts 

on thefarm’snaturereserve.Control of 

possums,pigsand deer areatthe forefront 

of native plantprotection, whilenative 

birdsare protectedfromintroduced 

predatorssuchaswasps,stoatsand rats, 

whichneedregularremoval.Thepublic 

canjoinintoo by donating humane kill 

trapswiththe owners name paintedon 

andplacedalong thewalking trackwhere 

they aremostneeded. 

Vote forNZwildthings (IslandHills 

StationWalking Track) in thepeople’s 

choice awards. 

WALKING TRACK 

Atwo or three night self-guided walking 

track with comfortable lodgings, hot 

showers, pack transport and something 

different every step of the way. 

Dogs welcome, BYO horse options. 

Available October to mid-March. 

Walkers on Island Hills Station enjoying the vast mountain scenery in this hidden 

Image by Claire Inkson Creative 

corner of the Hurunui. . 

www.islandhillsstation.com 

Phone 

Email 

Phone 022 464 0140 

Email shaun@islandhillsstation.com 

Sign up to our newsletter through our website and 

keep up todate on news around Island Hills Station. 

Owners of Island Hills Station, Dan and Mandy Shand looked to diversify their 

Image by Dan Henry. 

farming business with the addition of aprivate 3day walking track . 

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Turning your ideas into reality 

KaiapoiITM is aone stop shopfor all building 

supplies, toolsand more. 

The store,which is part of oneofthe largest 

independentbuildingsupplynetworksinNew 

Zealand, takes pride in providingits customers 

with ahighlevel of personal service. 

It ensuresevery customer’sneedsare metwith 

good oldfashionedfamilyvaluesofcourtesy 

andrespect. 

KaiapoiITM supplies serioustradeand DIY 

customers with excellentproduct at agreat rate, 

with itsstafftrained to be able to helpmake 

thosedifficultdecisions. 

The familyoperatedbusinessisproud to be 

part of theKaiapoi andNorth Canterbury 

community.Ithas stood thetestoftime, andis 

in its5th generation of theSutherlandfamily. 

DavieSutherlandisatthe helmofKaiapoi ITM, 

whichwas established at 197 Ohoka Road, 

in 2003. Hisbrother Jonnie,isthe managing 

directorofSutherlandand Co,establishedin 

1920, of whichKaiapoi ITMisapartof. 

KaiapoiITM supplies buildingmaterials for 

almost anyjob from largecommercialand trade 

projects, to DIY. 

It stocksWinstoneWallboards,James Hardie, 

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As amemberofthe ITMnetwork,the one 

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becauseit’sacore principleonwhichthe 

IndependentTimberMerchantCooperative was 

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Customerscan enjoythe benefitsITM gains 

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The co-operative approachtopurchasing, 

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We do more than just building materials ... our production department can build frames & 

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Another beautiful build by Hickson Homes, with frames and trusses proudly supplied by 

Kaiapoi ITM. 

an increasedlevel of recognition andsupport 

from NewZealand andinternational suppliers. 

KaiapoiITM,thoughurban-based,has astrong 

focusonNorth Canterbury’s ruralhinterland. 

It offersadesignand buildfarmorlifestyle 

blockshedtosuityourneeds. It canhelp 

designthe ideal shedfor farm equipment, 

boat,caravan,orbulk storage,thensupply the 

materialstobring it together. 

KaiapoiITM canevenhelprefer youtoalocal 

builder. 

‘‘We specialiseinsupplying qualitybuilding 

materialsthatwill standthe test of time. From 

foundationtoframingroofing, you’ll findthe 

rightmaterialsatITM,’’saysmarketing manager 

AmySherwin. 

‘‘After all, youonlywanttobuild your shed 

once.’’ 

‘‘We’llhelpyou turn your ideas into finished 

designs,giveyou an accurate estimate and 

deliveryourmaterials to your site readyfor you, 

or your builder,toget to work. 

It sounds easy becauseitiseasy,’’ says Amy. 

KaiapoiITM opensat7amMondaytoFriday, 

to caterfor tradesmen, andcloses at 5pm. On 

Saturday mornings it opensfrom 8amtonoon. 

Kaiapoi ITM has been happily supplying 

Here at Kaiapoi ITM we take great pride 

in providing all our customers with ahigh 

level of personal service, the kind of service 

your granddad used to receive at his local 

hardware store, where he was always 

greeted by his first name. 

We will make that effort and provide you with 

the service you deserve without you paying 

the extra cost. 

We can supply building materials for almost 

any job from large commercial and trade 

projects to DIY. 

Kaiapoi for over 60 years 

Come on in and see the friendly team 

where no job is too big or too small 

and as always “We’ll see you right” 

2399288 

197 Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 327 8829 

Monday toFriday 7am –5pm, 

Saturday 8am to 12 noon 

sales@kaiapoiitm.co.nz 

“Proudly family 

owned and operated 

for 100 years” 

Vote for us for the 

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Quality timber products a 

sustainable industry for family 

Kaiapoi’sSutherlandfamilycelebrated100 years 

in businesslastyear. 

Sutherland Timber wasestablishedin 

Southlandafterbeing conceivedbytwobrothers 

correspondingduringWorld War1. 

The business remainsinthe same family,with 

Murray Sutherland having handed over the 

reinstothe fifthgeneration. 

Eldestson Jonnie is nowmanagingdirector, 

with second sonDavie runningthe Kaiapoi 

ITMtimberyardand daughter AmySherwin 

lookingafterthe marketing. 

Sutherland Timber became incorporatedin 

1920. Itsanniversarycelebrationsweredelayed 

becauseofCovid-19, Amysays. 

‘‘It’s aprettyspecial story howitstarted,with 

twobrothers writingtoeachother whilethey 

were in thewar,and they startedtoplantostart 

somethingwhentheycameback.’’ 

Whileone of thebrotherswas killed in 

action,Murray’sgrandfather returned home 

safely and persuadedhis father to bankrollthe 

establishment of asawmill at Tuatapere. 

After 12 years,the sawmill wasrelocated to 

theCaitlinsonthe Otago coast,withthe focus 

beingonnative timber production. 

The business relocatedtoCheviot after World 

War2,withthe focusmovingtoPinus radiata 

timber.Itmoved to Kaiapoiin1956, when 

Murray wasatoddler. 

After ashort stintawayfromhome, Murray 

returned to Kaiapoiwithhis wife,Annie, 

38 yearsago to takeoverthe runningofthe 

business. 

‘‘I’ve been here 38 yearsand in that time we’ve 

expandedintothe exportmarketinthe 1990s 

with furnituregradetimbers,and ourlogs 

areall locallysourced from Ashley Forest and 

Hanmer StateForest.’’All aremilled on site in 

Kaiapoi. 

Sutherland Timber producesqualityNew 

ZealandRadiata andOregonproductssuitable 

forthe domestic andinternational markets, and 

in recent yearsithas establishedstrongmarkets 

Family affair ...Jonnie Sutherland (left) is continuing the family tradition at Sutherland 

Timber with his brother Davie Sutherland,who is at the helm of Kaiapoi ITM and sister Amy 

Sherwin, marketing manager. 

with Douglasfir. 

It is aproduct preferred forits strength,stability 

andstiffness, standingout as atop performeras 

well as offering naturalmoistureresistance and 

treatedoruntreated buildingoptions. 

Murray continues to be active in thebusiness, 

with eldestson Jonnie as managing director. 

‘‘You’ve got to have onepersonsteeringthe 

ship,’’Murraysays. 

‘‘Butit’sverymuchateam effort,’’ Jonnie adds. 

‘‘I’ve been around theplace since Iwas akid 

andI’vealwayshad apassionfor thetimberand 

theengineering that goes with it.’’ 

In recent years, Sutherland Timber has embarked 

on amill upgrade to keep it sustainablefor the 

future,Jonnie says. 

‘‘We processmostthings on site andwehave75 

people employed in Kaiapoi. 

‘‘It’s agreat industry to be apartof. There’s 

some amazingpeopleinour industry andthe 

lifeexperiences youget alongthe way, you can’t 

replace them.’’ 

AmysaysSutherlandTimberislooking to the 

future. 

‘‘Ilovethe fact that it’s renewableand 

sustainableand it’s anaturalresource. Ithink 

people areshiftingbacktorealisingthattimber 

is agreat product.’’ 

Sutherland 

Timber has 

proudly been 

operating for 

over 100 years, 

with over 60 of 

those in Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 8843 

14 Stone Street, Kaiapoi 

sales@sutherlandtimber.co.nz 

Vote for usfor the People’s Choice Award

NORTH CANTERBURY BUSINESS AWARDS PEOPLE’S CHOICE


Understanding individuals key 

to affordable fitness coaching 

AnytimeFitnessRangiora prides itself on 

beingall aboutits members. 

Coach,Care, Connect, areatthecore of 

what theNorth Canterbury-owned and 

operatedftness centreat194 King Street, 

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Theystrive to understandindividualgoals 

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Owners Paul &Julie Blackler,who opened 

thedoors of AnytimeFitness Rangiora in 

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‘‘Youare notjustjoining agym.You’re 

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Theysay.‘‘Everybodydoesbetterwitha 

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Therefore theclubstrivestooffereverybody 

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group trainingsessions, or one-on-one. 

“All ourprogrammesare setatdifferent 

levels so everyone canaffordsomeformof 

coaching.” 

‘‘What makesusdifferentisthatasateam 

we arehelping people tackle what stands in 

their waytoahealthyway of life.’’ 

The Blackler’s sayahealthylifestyle doesn’t 

startand stop at thegym -itstartswitha 

plan,whichiswhy thecluboffers solutions 

that incorporatefitness, coaching, recovery 

andbodyscanningtoprovide a360 deg 

approachtoyourwellnessjourney. 

‘‘Your needsare unique andaone-size-fitsallapproachtocoachingisn’t 

goingtocut 

it.That’s whyall of ourteamare qualified 

personal trainers/coachesand areready to 

create aplanwithyou that is designedto 

meet your needs, so youcan reachthe goals 

you’ve setfor yourselfand feel confident 

about thejourney of gettingthere.’’ 

AnytimeFitness Rangiora is open to its 

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to 7pmMon -Thu, 10amto2pm Fridaysand 

10amto1pm Saturday andSundays. 

Workout 24/7 with the flexibility of the Anytime Fitness &Workouts Apps. 

The experienced Coaches will create apersonalised programme tohelp you reach your 

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This allows membersthe flexibility to 

workout at atimethatbestsuits them, but 

they canstill enjoythe otherbenefits on 

offer at thegym includingthe guidance of 

friendlyand interactive coaches, andthe 

exciting AF group training, Base,Burn, 

Build. 

The Blackler’s businessstarted with Julie 

having been an avid gymgoerfor many 

years andknowing thebenefits of health 

andwellness, andPaulhavingafewhealth 

challenges, whichhelpedhim make the 

decisiontoget intothe health andfitness 

industry andtomakehealthy happen for 

others in thecommunity. 

“Ittookayearfrom theday we found the 

buildinguntil theday we opened.” 

‘‘We getalotofpeoplecominginand 

tellinguswhatagood gymitiswith the 

amount of space,the best equipmentand the 

wayit’slaidout,soitshows theimportance 

of spendingthe time gettingthings rightat 

thestart.’’ 

‘‘It is abusinessthatputspeoplefirst 

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Sometimespeopleneed more than a 

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encouraging high-five or patonthe back. 

‘‘Ourculture embraces theideathatifyou 

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‘‘Having funinyourclubmakes work 

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‘‘Making healthyhappenisabout more 

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personal coachingand group trainingwhen 

you’re here,and theright toolstokeepyou 

on trackwhenyou’renot.” 

We have an amazingteamthatmakeall 

this possibleand arejustascommitted to 

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Wedding Venue, Function Centre 

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HostsMarionand Lindsay Pulley warmly 

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We arehonouredtobeinthe runningfor 

this yearsTourism &Hospitalityand People’s 

Choice Awards. 

Ph 03 327 5296 or 027 378 2508 

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Alpine JetThrills offersmore than aride.It 

offersanexperience. 

The privately-owned commercial jetboat 

businesshas operatedonthe Waimakariri 

Riversince 1984. 

It boasts thefirst,and only,commercial 

AirBoatoperation in NewZealand, opening 

up newexperiences forclients. 

It skimsthe braidedshallowsofthe river, 

runs on ‘‘wetstones’’and givesclients a 

smootherride than ajet boat in afresh. 

The AirBoatwas proudly builtentirelyin 

NewZealand anddeveloped forNew Zealand 

conditions -alarger aluminium hull rather 

than fibreglassand severalsafety measures for 

Maritime NZ compliance such as seat belts. 

The innovationhas helpedthe company 

to recoverfromthe ‘double-whammy’ of 

theChristchurch earthquakes, wiping out 

potential customers from cruise shipsberthing 

at Lytteltondue to wharfdamage, and 

Covid-19 puttingthe brakes on thetourism 

industry. 

RunbyPauland LyndaVernelfor 20 plus 

years,Pauland RobynMullan, bought in to 

thebusinessfouryears ago. 

The friendly andprofessional staff areproud 

to deliveranexhilaratingand personal Kiwi 

experience on thebreath-taking Waimakariri 

River. 


We’ve got style 

Empowering women through clothing -the team at So You! Boutique. 

“I came in this morning&Iwouldliketo 

thankJacqui &you for thehelpthatyou gave 

me.Ihavecomehomefeelingsomuchbetter 

about myself.Iwouldn’t normally askfor 

help, glad Idid.” Thisisthe type of feedback 

theteamatSoYou!Boutiquelovegetting 

becauseSoYou!Boutiqueismore than just a 

clothingstore;itisaspace to helpwomen feel 

empowered&confidentthrough clothing. 

‘Enter as strangers, leaveasfriends”isone of 

thesayings Debbie &her team believein, & 

when youreadthe feedback they receive you 

canreally seethisinaction. 

So You! Boutique hostsevents, workshops 

&fashionshows, &truly believes in helping 

womencreateahard-working wardrobe;their 

12 piecepackworkshopevenshows youhow 

to create over 60 outfitsfrom just 12 items! 

Plus theirpersonalshopping service makes 

tiredwardrobes &“nothingtowear” athingof 

thepast. 

This is afun, stress-freeone-on-one 

personal shopping consultationwithJacqui 

that willleave youinspiredwithawardrobe 

transformationthat’ll be theenvyofyour 

friends andfamily! Forjust$100, notonly 

do youget twohours of one-on-one styling 

but you canredeemthe $100 voucheronany 

purchase. 

Beforeyoursession,Jacqui will send a 

clothingpersonality questionnairesoshe can 

find outwhatyou arecurrently wearing & 

howyou want your wardrobetoworkfor you. 

You’ll come in foryoursession(&feelfreeto 

bringsomeitems that aren’t workingfor you!) 

&overatwo hour period you’ll work with 

Jacqui one-on-one to findcohesive pieces that 

make youfeel&lookamazing -plusyou’ll 

have awholeheapoffun alongthe way. 

The So You! teamoffers honest girlfriend 

advice &loves workingwithwomen just 

like youtohelpthemfeelfabulousintheir 

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popin&say hi.Not only willyou seetheir 

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Unique Alpine Holidays 

Escape the crowds for 

aunique experience 

34 Lulus Lane, Mt Lyford Phone 03 315 6523 

Visit lyfordholidayhomes.co.nz Email lyfordholidayhomes@gmail.com 

Fire safety and hazard 

training ahot topic 

The sustainableeco lodges of Mt Lyford 

Holiday Homesare highlycoveted quality 

holiday accommodationwithin 2hrs 

drive from Christchurch. 

Experience thecharm andcharacterof 

themountainvillageofMtLyford in the 

midst of themajesticmountains of the 

Kaikoura Ranges. Youcan escape from 

thecrowdshere, it’s peace andquiet, 

space andnature. Authenticlog cabins, 

ecolodgesand glamping huts offer a 

choice of accommodationfor anysize 

group. 

Spendagreat holiday that canbeboth 

active andrelaxing, whatever youchoose. 

Take thetimefor doingnothingjust 

enjoying theview, agood book, maybea 

woodfired hottub or sauna. 

Or findyourrelaxation in swimming 

in acrystal clearmountainlake, hiking 

andbiking,and of course skiing–thereis 

somethingherefor everyone. 

Book here: 

lyfordholidayhomes@gmail.com 

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McLean FireProtectionServicesLtd now 

provide firesafety andhazard trainingafter 

taking over Fire&Hazard TrainingServices 

earlier this year. 

Theyofferarange of individually-tailored 

trainingcourses designedfor theworkplace 

environment,ensuring alllegislative and 

evacuation scheme requirements arefulfilled. 

Usingcurrent technologyand 

environmentallysafe practicaltechniques 

andequipmentthe qualifiedteamof 

instructorsprovide excellentvalue based 

on their extensive experience andresponse 

skills. 

“I love beingabletogoabove andbeyond 

to helpsortout anyfire safety-related issue,” 

says director,RyanMcLean. 

“Peopleattending getalotofvalue notonly 

outofprotectingtheir businessenvironment 

but also beingaware of firerisk around their 

homes.” 

Ryan McLean has aprofessionalbackground 

andextensive experience in training 

emergencyresponseand management for 

over 18 years. 

Trainingcourses have aduration of between 

oneand twohours andeachattendeereceives 

acertificateofattendanceuponcompletion. 

We provide 

Fire Extinguisher Sales and Servicing 

Fire Extinguisher Training (hands on experience) 

Fire Warden Training 

Chemical SpillTraining 

Evacuation Schemes 

FirePro Switchboard Protection 

Vote for us 

for People’s 

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021 115 2580 ryan@firehazard.co.nz 

firehazard.co.nz 


Providing great 

first impressions 

with custom, 

locally made gates 

and fences 

Vote forusinthe 

People’sChoice 

Award 

22B Newnham Street 

Rangiora 

Ph: 027 845 3980 James 

E: info@designergates.co.nz 

James and Emma Tillman, centre, with their team at Designer Gates. 

Exceeding expectations 

DesignerGates, alocal family-owned and 

operatedbusiness, is helpingtransform homes 

acrossCanterburythankstohusband andwife 

team,James andEmmaTillman, andtheir 

wonderful team. 

Their specialist team constructs,installsand 

automatescustomised gatestosuitpeople’s 

needs, aimingtoexceed their expectations. 

The business wasbuilt on afoundationof 

passionand aspiration in 2017, coupled 

with James’ experience in thelandscape 

construction industry. 

Jamesand Emmawatched theirbusiness 

burst into lifeand grow,and say‘‘being able 

to callour jobs ourpassion, is successinour 

eyes’’. 

It hasallowed thecouple to raisetheir young 

children Mahe andMillywhile buildinga 

flourishingbusiness,adream come true. 

Sinceits establishment,DesignerGates has 

hadthe privilegeofworking withanumber 

of buildingand landscaping companies, 

architects, project managers,private residential 

andcommercial clients. 

Basedonits outstandingreputationasa 

dependablebusiness,who areeasytowork 

withand pride themselvesontop quality 

productsand workmanship, theteamhas had 

to rapidlygrowtoaccommodatethe increasing 

demandfor theirservices. 

Whetherclientsare lookingatsomething 

DesignerGates hasalready built, or have 

aspecificideainmind, Jamesand Emma’s 

speciality is workingwiththemtodesignand 

buildevery gate as an originalpiece. 

Allits gatesare customised anddesigned 

to caterfor what client’sneed andwhatfits 

aestheticallyontheir property. 

The gatesand automation arestrong, secure, 

stylish anddurable. 

Theyofferamultitude of automation 

accessories includingswingingand sliding 

motors,mains,low voltageand solarpower, 

keypad andintercom entry, loop detectionfor 

hands free opening, smartintegration through 

appintegration. 

DesignerGates also offers theopportunity to 

completethe look,increaseyourcurb appeal 

andadd valuetoyourproperty, with matching 

or featurefences, privacyscreens,steel or 

wooden pergolas or planters to nameafew. 

Jamesand Emmawould love to meet with 

youtodiscuss your needs, offer anoobligation 

free quoteand bringyourideas to fruition. 

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Show-stopping performance winner 

for Empire Athletics gym 

When an Empire Athletics competitive 

cheerleadingteamdelivered ashow-stopping 

performanceinthe KaiapoiSanta Parade, 

last year,MichelleCumming’sphone ranhot. 

Michelleisthe ownerand also acoach 

andteamleader at Empire Athletics, which 

launched in Rangiora only four weeksbefore 

theCovid-19 pandemic lockdownlastyear 

with under 40 athletes enrolled. 

Nowthere are110 athletes, ranginginage 

from fiveto40plus, learningcompetitive 

cheerleadingatthe gymin KingsfordSmith 

Drive, thanks, in part,tothe Kaiapoiand 

Rangiora Santaparadeperformances which 

attractedalotofattention forthe business. 

Butsince then thegym membership has 

continuedtogrow, often by word of mouth, 

as parentshaverecognisedsignificant 

improvements in confidence,fitness, self 

discipline and happinessintheir children 

after they begantrainingatEmpireAthletics. 

The gym’ssuccessatnationwide 

competitions has also helpedpromote the 

business. Recentlythe teams competed at 

their first eventofthe season,the United 

Cheerleadingcompetition in Wellington, 

takingout thegoldfor Open Coed 3 

division, andSilverfor both their SeniorAll 

Girl 3, andJunior AllGirl1teams.Itwas an 

exceptional result andisatestament to the 

positive culturewithinEmpireAthletics. 

Competitivecheerleadingisone of the 

world’sfastest growingsportsand was 

officiallyrecognisedasasportinMay 

2013 at theAnnualGeneralAssembly of 

Sports Accord in St Petersburg.Itisahigh 

energy,multi-disciplinaryactivity,involving 

acrobatics, jumps, gymnastic tumbling,and 

dance, whichoffers alittle bit of everything 

that othersportingactivities just focus 

solely on.Teams performan intricately 

choreographed2.5 minuteroutine to fastpacedmusic 

at competitions andare judged 

by apanel. 

Competitive cheerleadingalsodevelops 

motorskills and cardiovascular fitness, 

whichare useful forother sports, and 

becausethere isarolefor everyoneitis 

also greatfor children whodonot want to 

participate in traditional schoolsport or 

after-school activities. 

“Itisagreat waytoincreasefitness, create 

lifelongfriendships, and itevenhelps to 

increase self-esteem,’’ Michelle says. 

“Nomatterwhatyourexperience is,age, 

bodyshape,orfitnesslevel, EmpireAthletics 

has aposition on ateamfor you.” 

The nature of cheerleading, where 

participantsworkcloselytogetherasateam 

andmustsupportone another, physically 

andmentally,inthegymnasticroutinesthey 

do,encouragesteambonding whichalso 

often resultsinlifelongfriendships. Michelle 

has friends all around theworld made from 

Team work… Members of Empire Athletics training together in their Rangiora gym, at5B 

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

Kingsford Smith Drive, on the biggest spring floor in the South Island. 

her backgroundincompetitive cheerleading. 

“Itisthe ultimate sport,”she says. 

“Weprovide apositive,supportive,and 

happyenvironment whereathletes cantruly 

be themselves, andwehaveastrong focuson 

teamworkand dedicationwhile training, with 

amantraof‘perfection before progression’ to 

ensure safety.” 

WhatisCheerleading? 

Empire Athletics isacheerleading gym in Rangiora. 

Cheerleading is ahigh energy, well rounded activity, involving acrobatic stunts, jumps, gymnastic tumbling 

and energetic dance. 

Agreat way to increase fitness, lifelong friendships and helps toincrease self esteem. Nomatter your 

experience, age, body shape or fitness level we have aposition onthe team for you! 

CompetitiveCheerleading 

There are no pom poms or cheering involved inCompetitive Cheerleading. Teams of 6-36 athletes train 

to perform afast paced 2.5 minute routine at competitions. These intricately choreographed routines 

showcase the best ofthe team’s stunt, jump, tumbling and dance abilities. 

If dance, gymnastics or acrobatics has been something you have always wanted todo-You are never too 

oId! We have teams from age 5yrs to adult. 

Recreational Cheerleading 

Recreational cheerleading isagreat way tokeep fit and can beagreat pathway into acompetitive team 

should an athlete want to progress further. 

For more information 

visit our website 

www.empireathletics.co.nz 

or get in touch via email 

office@empireathletics.co.nz 

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US IN THE 

PEOPLE’S 

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AWARD 

Unit B, 5Kingsford Smith Drive, Rangiora 

Instagram @EmpireAthleticsNZ 

Facebook @EmpireAthleticsNZ


2398689 

Sharing Abundance 

Since2015 Kaiapoi-based SatisfyFood 

Rescue has been workingcollaboratively 

with Waimakaririand Hurunuifood 

retailerscommunity organisationsto 

collect anddistributethe abundance 

of surplusperishablefood in our 

community. 

In thelastsix yearsvolunteersand staff 

have collected520 tonnes of food items 

that wouldotherwise be destinedfor 

landfilloranimal feed andturneditinto 

theequivalentof1.49millionmealsfor 

organisationswho provide assistance to 

strugglingfamilies or individuals. This 

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All votes go into the draw to win a Mini 

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Thermal Pools & Spa or a MADE North 

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Support us by voting at 

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Votingcloses 11th August2021 

Designer dance socks are helping point budding 

ballerinas in the right direction, around the 

world. 

They are the brainchild ofJenna McKenzie, the 

principal of Rangiora-based Jenna McKenzie 

School of Dance. 

Jenna isamazed her “crazy little sock idea” has 

takenoff. 

She lovestomakeballet magical andinteresting 

for her students and uses imagery and props 

to help them with their technique. Socks, with 

fairies, wands, stars, with afew strings attached, 

arenow proving to be an invaluableextensionto 

this. 

The socks grew out of achat atateachers 

training course onhow to teach children the 

technicalsideofballet without making it tedious 

andonerous. 

Imagining strings pulling attheir heels, mice 

under theinsteps to keep them from rollingtheir 

past year Satisfyhas rescued almost 60% 

more food! 

Alongside herenthusiasticteam, 

Founder andChairperson PhillipaHunt, 

is dedicated to reducingfood waste and 

creating asustainable environment to 

seeyoung people andfamilies thriving 

physicallyand emotionally. 

“Weare privileged to work with an 

amazingbunch of volunteers, food 

donors andcommunity organisations. 

The scaleand impact of ourworkin 

thecommunity wouldnot be possible 

without their contributions.” 

Making ballet magical 

feet, and fairies on their toes to make sure their 

kneespointed in theright direction have allbeen 

helpful,along with stickers on their feet. 

But anactual pair of socks with visual marks 

children cansee,and touch, areproving farmore 

effective. 

Jenna, who learnt ballet from the age of 6, has 

taught dance inRangiora for over 20 years, and 

also in London foratime. 

She did some “terrible” sketches ofher ideas, 

then turned to glueingsomestringsonsocks and 

introducedthemtothe class. 

The class loved them, which encouraged Jenna 

to developthe ideafurther. 

“I then designed 10special features toassist 

dance teachers inclass and students practising 

at home. Ittook ayear to develop the design, 

incorporatingalifetimeofdance teachingtricks.” 

Rangiora’s Create Design helped bring the 

project tolife with final designs, alogo and the 

DanceSockAcademy website. 

Today Jenna has 12 retailers around the world 

including inItaly, Chile, Australia, South Africa 

andScotland. 

“Itissuper exciting,” she says. 

Forevery pair of ballet sockssold, theacademy, 

a company formed by Jenna to make socks, 

donates apair ofsports orschool socks toKiwi 

children in need through The Clothing Project. 

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VOTE FOR SATISFY FOOD RESCUE 

AS YOUR CHOICE FOR THE 

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD 

Safety and fun offers peace 

of mind to parents 

KidsBase is afamilyrun businesswhich 

opened thedoors of itsfirst OSCAR (out of 

school care andrecreation) programme in 

2006. 

From itsearly beginnings of just one 

programme with 11 children, KidsBase has 

grownand nowoperates11before,after 

andschool holiday programmesacrossfour 

differentvenues in NorthCanterbury. 

BasedinMandeville, owners Matthewand 

PaulineHowden have threechildren of their 

ownand experience theevery day, constant 

demands of balancingworkand home life 

withprimary aged children. 

As aqualifiedprimary school teacher, 

Dance Sock Academy | 

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VOTE FOR THE 

PEOPLES CHOICE 

AWARD! 

We have awonderful team of 

65 dedicated volunteers and 

staff who work hard each day 

to support our 30recipient 

organisations. 

We send out, on average, 

14 tonnes of food amonth. 

Satisfy has distributed 

over 520 tonnes todate! 

Thriving, strong, satisfied and sustainable community 

Ph 027 951 6052 ● satisfyfoodrescue.org.nz 

Paulineisanexpert in programme 

development, making sure thereisareal focus 

on educationalactivities as well as building 

self-esteem, confidence andfriendships. 

AllKidsBaseprogrammesare Ministry 

of Social Developmentaccredited,and 

OrangaTamarikiapproved.Asaparent, it 

is imperative that your childisalsosafe and 

most of all, having fun–offeringpeace of 

mind. 

KidsBase areveryhumbled to have been 

nominated forboththe “Community 

Enterprise”and “People’sChoice”awards. 

Ourcommunity andpeopleare the 

cornerstoneofour programmes. 

Dance Sock Academy brings you abrand-new innovation. 

The educational socks have been created by local dance school owner 

Jenna McKenzie, who has been training and supporting North 

Canterbury dancers for the past 21 years. Dance Sock Academy is also 

aproud supporter of New Zealand Charity “The Clothing Project”, 

via their ‘sock for sock’ donation. 

Available online at dancesock.co.nz and in-store atWee Kiwi Kidz 

(133 High Street, Rangiora). 

Scan the QR code above to vote or go to 

www.northcanterbury.co.nz/choice 

hello@dancesock.co.nz |www.dancesock.co.nz 

Vote here! 

2398680


Organic conversion creates 

award winning wines 

Greystone Winesisacertifiedorganic wine 

producer basedinNorth Canterbury. 

From itsbeginnings in 2000 when the 

Thomas Family brought afarmonthe 

Omihi hillsand beganworktocreatethe 

Greystone vineyard,to2004, with thehelp 

of ViticulturistNickGill,theyhad planted 

13 blocks acrossthe Omihi slopes. Dom 

Maxwellbecamewinemaker andateam 

wasformedinthe pursuit of realisingthe 

potentialofthisexceptional site. 

In 2007 thefirst wine wasproducedand 

over theyears,Greystone has grownamid 

accolades andacclaim to be recognisedas 

oneofNew Zealand’sbestwineries. With 

itswines, Greystone aims to capture the 

essenceofthe site andreflect this in every 

bottle. 

In early2014 Greystone beganthe 

conversionfrom conventional to organic 

viticulture. In 2016, wasnamed Vineyard 

of theYearinthe NewZealandOrganic 

Wine Awards,and more recentlywas 

namedasthe SustainableWineryofthe 

Year in 2020, andhas claimedtwo top 

prizes at the2021 Organic Wine Awards. 

Paris Bakery &Café - 

Bonjour àtous! 

Didn’t make it to Paris on your last 

holiday? 

Well, there is no need to travel far for 

an authentic French boulangerie and 

patisserie. 

French baker/owner Sebastien 

Bresson and his Kiwi wife Shaan have 

brought a little piece of France to 

Amberley. 

Popular for its beautiful baguettes and 

delicate Frenchpastries, you willneed 

to get in early to sample what everyone 

is talking about; mille-feuille, berry 

tarts, Paris brest, chocolate eclairs, 

quiche, croissants and baguette rolls, 

just to name afew. 

With everything baked on the 

premises, Sebastien’s pies top off what 

everyKiwi bakeryneeds. 

With indoor and outdoor seating, great 

customer service and exceptional food, 

Paris Bakery&Café is not to be missed. 

Located at 96b Carters Rd, next to 

Sally Mac’s, opposite New Zealand Post, 

the bakeryand café is open Monday - 

Friday 7am -3pm and Saturdays 7am 

-2pm. 

Bon appetit! 

2397618 

Bringing a little 

piece of France 

to Amberley 

•Beautiful, delicate French pastries 

•Mille-feuille 

•Baguette rolls 

•Croissants 

•Eclairs 

•Quiche 

•Kiwi style pies 

•Fresh Artisan breads 

96B Carters Road, Amberley 

Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm Saturday 7am to 2pm 

Supporting Community 

Construction 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waghorn Builders provide more than every day construction 

services, they also proudly support the community with 

various initiatives and donate money,time and resources to 

local events and charities. 

These include donating to the annual Special Children’s 

Christmas Party,fundraising for Heartkids and and 

Conductive Education Canterbury in charity boxing, 

donating aplayhouse for the Kaiapoi Christmas Carnival, 

and several sports events in the Waimakariri and Hurunui 

districts. 

“Wewere honoured to be part of bringing ayoung boys’ 

vision to life and building him the skateramp that he and 

his dad always talked about” 

After his dad passed his mum caught himout there getting 

frustrated trying to build it himself. 

We decided to jump on board and help,” says Managing 

Director Jake Waghorn. 

The construction team focus on core values of trust, 

quality,respect and communication with their clients 

ensuring building confidence whether the job is big or 

small. 

Their network of reliable professionals and trades deliver 

services from residential and commercial new builds, 

alterations and asbestos removal. 

“Communication is akey aspect in our business -with 

every job we aim to stick to timeframes and communicate 

well with our clients. We understand especially in today’s 

market that products can be delayed, we find having 

an ‘open book’ policy helps our clients understand and 

gain trust with us. Youcan’talways help delays but 

communication definitely creates understanding,” says 

Jake. 

Waghorn Builders have completed construction projects 

in numerous sectors, including residential new builds and 

alteration works, commercial build and fitout work, 

community housing, education, farming and community 

facilities, such as Odyssey House, local district councils and 

regional schools. 

“We made a boy’s dreams come true from 

the ‘Make aWish Foundation’ and built him a 

playhouse that he had designed himself,” said 

Becks Waghorn, Marketing Manager. 

When it comes to ensuring safe work practices are utilised, 

Waghorn have achieved arating of 100% by Sitewise 

accreditation standards. 

Their team of professionals offer an exceptional standard of 

work from their dedicated and experienced staff of foundation 

specialists, builders, painters, and project managers. 

They collectively provide an effective solution to successful 

project completion as they renovate, extend, build and 

complete work the way it is envisioned by their clients. 

Waghorn Builders also put alot of emphasis into mental 

health and wellbeing, not only for their staff but also subcontractors 

and the wider community. 

Lately they have worked alongside the Waimakariri District 

Council to hold awellbeing breakfast, with guest speakers 

discussing ways to be able manage the stresses and strains of 

today’ssociety,and saw 200 people attend with great feedback 

received. 

2397902


Fi’s Flowers 

‘n’ Art 

Beautiful flowers 

Stunning homewares 

156 High Street Website: www.fisflowers.co.nz 

Rangiora 

Vote for us in the 

Ph 03 3131043 

People’s Choice Awards 

The Scent of Success 

WalkingintoFi’sFlowers ‘n Artthe scentof 

successsurroundsshoppers, from thearoma 

of flowers to thesophisticated eleganceof 

theextensive range of home decorproducts 

available. 

Since2008 theRangiora-based business, 

nowinthe heartofHighStreet, hasbeen 

providingflowersfor weddings, corporates, 

funerals andspecial occasions,and the 

team of experiencedflorists cancater forall 

individual requests. 

The store provides amoderntwist on 

floristry,art andgiftware whichtakes 

visitors on avisual journeythroughouta 

store whichisfilled with nooksofstylishly 

presentedexquisite gifts. 

Aconsiderablerange of exceptionally 

highquality pictures,photo frames, pots, 

cushions,artificialflowersand otherinterior 

designitems tempts shoppersand visitors 

alike. In addition,Finow offersahome 

consultation service to complementfloral 

arrangements, giftwareand furniture, 

ensuring yourgift remainsasalongterm 

memory. 

Fi has been in thefloral industry for 

around 20 yearsandhas been involvedwith 

many community events. She designedthe 

floralchalice at theEllerslie FlowerShow 

Festival of Flowerswhich is nowusedas 

their logo, andher passionfor theindustry 

has ledher to teachingand guidingyoung 

florists, as well as conducting presentations 

at flowergroupsthroughoutNorth 


The friendlyand knowledgeablestaffatFi’s 

Flowers‘nArt offer well-informedassistance 

with allfloral andgiftware requirements, 

Fi Sidey. 

pridingthemselvesongoing theextra mile 

to please all of their customers. 

“Apart from providingthe best customer 

service,itisour team that brings theWOW 

factortoour business,”saidowner/operator 

Fi Sidey. “Weall give 110%.” 

Red Post Cafe -going 

above and beyond 

2399246 

•Stop, Rest and 

Revive 

•Exceptional 

Service 

•Licensed 

•Open 7Days 

Monday - Thursday 

8am – 4pm 

Friday - Sunday 

8am – 5pm 

Main Rd, Culverden 

Ph 03 315 8492 

Looking foranew destination forthatSunday 

driveorsomewheretostopofftobreak the 

journeyonyournextbig adventure? 

The RedPostCafeinCulverden, North 

Canterbury, is just theplace foryou, 

whetherasa 

destination 

forbreakfast, 

brunch or 

lunch, or to 

break up the 

journeywith 

acoffee anda 

snack. 

Red Post Cafe 

is situated 

in an idyllic, 

restored1920s villainthe heartofCulverden. 

Stop off forabreatherorameal in the 

comfortableindoorsurroundings, including 

an open fireinthe winter months andshaded 

outdoor garden seatingfor thewarmertimes 

of theyear. 

After successfully negotiatingthe purchaseof 

thebuildinglastyear, amajor refurbishment 

has been undertaken, thefirst in thelast 

decade,toensurethe customerexperience is 

enjoyablefor oneand all. 

The friendly staff at theRed Post Cafe are 

always goingabove andbeyondtokeepahead 

of newdietaryneeds andrecentlyadded a 

range of keto options to themenu. 

Stop off forlunch in thewinterand enjoy 

theyummysoups, whichchangeregularly, 

withthe delightful options includingcurried 

kumara, pumpkinsoupsand seafood chowder. 

The delectablemenuoffers somethingfor 

everyone, from morningorafternoontea,a 

light lunch, to afull cooked meal. 

In addition,there is awide range available 

forthose 

with dietary 

andallergy 

needsand 

thestaffpride 

themselves 

on thehigh 

standard of 

home baked 

food including 

cakes, slices, 

biscuits, pies 

andquiches. 

RedPostCafeservesgreat,hot andtasty 

coffee, andislicensed, whichenables it to offer 

awide selection of NorthCanterbury’sfinest 

winesand craftbeers. 

The menu also caters forchildren, vegetarians 

andthose whoare gluten free. 

RedPostCafecan also host your special 

occasionorfunction either on site in theidyllic 

1920s villa,orprovide catering at your place 

withamenu or platterstosuit your tastes. 

Your friendly Culverden cafe is open seven 

days aweekfrom8am to 4.30pm, so follow 

Red Post Cafe on Facebook. 

Contact(03) 315 8492 or email 

redpostcafe@gmail.comfor more information 

or to make abooking,orcallinat 

2Highfield Street,Culverden.

NORTH CANTERBURY BUSINESS AWARDS PEOPLE’S CHOICE


From hobby to North Canterbury 

social media marketing leader 

MoMacisadigital marketingagencythat 

is ledand directedbyRyanMcDonald. 

It wasfounded on Ryan’s unique skills 

andcreative passionfor photographyand 

videography. 

Todayithas developedinto amultiservice 

creative agency basedinBlake 

Street, Rangiora, servicing Christchurch 

andthe wider Canterburyregion. 

It provides brands andbusinesses away 

to market themselveseffectivelythrough 

professionalvideo,photo,web design, 

socialmedia &graphic design. 

It offersvideography, photography, aerial 

droneservices,socialmedia andwebsite 

design. 

Trainedasaqualified motormechanic, 

Ryan beganextendingand developing 

hisskillswhile workinginthe mining 

industry andlivinginPerth,Australia, in 

2011. 

Originallyhefilmed friends skating, 

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Around this time (2015-16) thedemand 

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Left: MoMac crew after a 

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in 2016 whilst exploring India and 

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Ryan outside the MoMac HQ at 12 Blake St, Rangiora. 

mediaaccountsand have createdover80 

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AKaiapoibased writer has 

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Originally from the United 

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‘‘I was the only nonretiree 

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Youth fast fail to success 

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By DAVID HILL 

Kaikoura youth have been 

learning how to fail. 

Run by Te Ha oMatauranga (the 

Kaikoura Education Trust), the 

‘‘Fast Fail’’ entrepreneur 

programme offers young people 

the chance to learn some business 

skills without the risks. 

‘‘It’s about taking the pressure 

off. We want them to get ataste for 

setting up their own business,’’ 

trust coordinator Sarah 

Beardmore says. 

‘‘It’s been agood learning curve, 

because some of them realised 

their costs were too high, so they 

had to go back and adapt. So 

they’re learning by doing.’’ 

Young people were given $100 

each to trial abusiness idea over 

asix week period. 

Ideas included bath bombs, 

soaps, lip scrubs, baby scrubs, 

rings, lip gloss and candles with 

the items promoted on Facebook 

and by word of mouth. 

One enterprising student 

purchased shoes wholesale to be 

onsold for aprofit. 

Alongside the ‘‘Fast Fail’’ 

programme, the trust is running 

three employment programmes 

alongside Kaikoura High School, 

including the weekly Tahi 

Rangitahi, which helps to prepare 

young people for the workforce 

and works alongside the school’s 

Gateway programme. 

ASAP (after school aspiration 

programme) is for 12 to 14 year 

olds, where young people learn 

soft skills such as writing aCV, 

interview skills and focuses on 

preparing for employment, Ms 

Young entrepreneurs ... Melody Wang (12, left) and Karys Murphy (12) 

have been making and selling bath bombs as part of the ‘‘Fast Fail’’ young 

entrepreneurs programme run by Kaikoura’s Te Ha oMatauranga (Kaikoura 

Education Trust). 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 


Avocational education 

programme is also offered, which 

includes work experience. 

The trust also has education 

advocates to help students and 

their families ‘‘to engage 

positively with eduction and 

upskilling around NCEA, because 

it’s quite acomplex business 

these days’’, she says. 

These programmes, combined 

with the Mayor’s Taskforce for 

Jobs, means the trust has grown 

from just three staff to 18 staff to 

support the community in the 

postCovid environment. 

‘‘PostCovid there was 

recognition from the government 

that there was aneed in the 

community and particularly in 

Kaikoura and there was arisk of 

disengagement, so this is to 

support people reengaging with 

education and employment,’’ Ms 


‘‘It’s also an acknowledgement 

from the government that NGOs 

on the ground are making abig 

difference. Ground up 

approaches work well.’’ 

The Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs 

in Kaikoura has placed 60 people 

in full time employment and a 

further 50 people in part time 

positions. 

Mentoring to help young people 

learn to drive is also offered, 

while digital inclusion courses 

are run alongside Kaikoura 

Library. 

To find out more, like Te Ha o 

Matauranga on Facebook, go to 

https://www.kaikoura.link, phone 

(03) 3193002 or call in at 14 

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Immigration restrictions are 

continuing to be aheadache as calving 

gets under way in North Canterbury. 

Federated Farmers North 

Canterbury senior vicepresident 

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60 day wait to get afarm worker 

approved by Immigration New 

Zealand to work on the Cheviot farm 

she contract milks with husband Blair, 

after no locals applied for the position. 

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government’s relaxing of visa rules 

means an existing farm worker has had 

his visa extended from 12 to 24 months, 

‘‘which is really great’’, she says. 

‘‘It’s tough for alot of people. It’s just 

very stressful and very hard for my 

husband and our workers who are 

having to carry the extra load. 

‘‘A lot of farmers don’t have the 

workers that they need, but we just 

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farm is ready for calving after some 

late season grass growth and the cows 

are in good condition. 

‘‘Calving is under way and if we don’t 

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events, we will be fine. 

‘‘That second lot of rain probably hit 

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event, but we have just got to try to do 

the best we can. 

‘‘We still care about our animals and 

our people, so it’s about making sure 

we are all OK.’’ 

Anetball injury means Ms Green is 

out of action for calving, but she has 

managed to find some casual workers 

to step in. 

‘‘But otherwise everything is looking 

good.’’ 

While the farm is next to both the 

Hurunui and Greta rivers, it has come 

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much damage, aside from the Greta 

River flooding apump, some debris 

and broken fences. 

Fewer lambs expected 

By DAVID HILL 

Spring lamb numbers are expected to be 

down around the region. 

North Canterbury scanning contractor 

Daniel Wheeler says scanning results 

have been mixed around the region, with 

the season’s drought taking its toll. 

The Amberleybased contractor 

pregnancy scans ewes in the North 

Canterbury and Ellesmere areas. 

He estimates scanning percentages are 

down about 10 to 20 percent. 

‘‘The results are quite mixed. Ewe 

condition is pretty good, as farmers have 

been feeding out for awhile and good 

lamb prices are keeping farmers 

optimistic,’’ Mr Wheeler says. 

‘‘Overall Iwould say lambing 

percentages are down 10% to 20%. Some 

are down more than that and some have 

seen little change.’’ 

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By LINDSAY KERR, 

PETER WILLIAMS 

AND DAYLE SUTHERLAND 

Truetoform Saracensand 

Kaiapoi willcompetein 

Saturday’s LuisettiSeeds 

North Canterburyrugby grand 

final. 

Saracens comfortably 

accounted for Oxford 3710, 

while Kaiapoiwas forced to 

grindout its 193 overHurunui 

in lastweek’s semi final 

encounters. 

Saracens raninfivetries to 

Oxford’stwo at Southbrook 

Parkinagame where both 

teams playedanattractive 

brand of rugby. 

Saracens superiority 

however cameinthe forwards, 

withascrum thatlaid a 

platform for its backstowork 

on and exploitthe Oxford 

defence. 

Fullback HarryMurray was 

quickly into the action for 

Saracens when he scored after 

finding room downthe blind 

side touch 25 metres outfrom 

the Oxford line. Oxford missed 

apenalty attempt before 

Saracen’s AlexKennedy scored 

from apushover. 

Although the Saracenspack 

was starting to dominate, 

Oxford spent timeonattack 

thatresulted in its impressive 

numbereight, Jesse Houston, 

scoring in the corner. 

The scene for the final 

outcome was set on the stroke 

of half timewhenWillie Kerr 

was on handtoscore afterthe 

ballwas swung wide on the 

openside. 

Leading215going into the 

second half, SaracensRicky 

Allinadded to Oxford’spain 

kickingtwo penalties in the 

first10minutes. 

Oxford again spent timeon 

attack and wasrewarded with a 

wellexecutedtry from full back 

Angus Mitchell. 

Thathoweverwas the endof 

the scoring forOxford, and with 

the penalty count steadily 

stackingagainst them,it 

allowed Saracenstodominate 

the final quarter, with Matt 

Freeman and John Wakelin 

both scoringtries. 

Lock Alex Kennedywas a 

stand out forSaracens, on aday 

thatcouldhave seen him 

rowinginthe New Zealand 

eight in Tokyo, but he chose to 

remainathome. Willie Kerr 

relished being back on the side 

of the scrumandRickyAllin 

wasagain accurate with his 

tactical kicking. 

JesseBowringand Angus 

Mitchell weredangerousinthe 

Oxford backlinewhen getting 

an opportunity, while nobody 

triedharder in the packthan 

evergreen StewDalzell. 

Scoreboard: Saracens37, 

AlexKennedy, HarryMurray, 

Willie Kerr, MattFreeman and 

JohnWakelintries. Ricky Allin 

3conversions and2penalties. 

Oxford 10, JesseHouston, 

Angus Mitchell tries. 

Kaiapoi off boil 

As aspectacle the semifinal 

between Kaiapoiand Hurunui 

rarely got outofsecond gear, 

frustrating both setsofcoaches 

and the spectators. 

The actionnever movedfar 

away fromthe forwards, but the 

defensive linesofbothteams 

were very efficient. 

Hurunui hit the front after 

just6minutes withaDigby 

Heard penalty, but that wasto 

to be the only time Hurunui 

offered anyemploymenttothe 

scoreboardattendant. 

As has beenits practicein 

recent weeks, Kaiapoiturned 

downastraightforward 

opportunitytolevelthe scores. 

It soongained an attacking 

scrumopportunity, aphase of 

the game where Kaiapoihave 

beenparticularlystrong in 

recent weeks. 

The Hurunuiscrum, 

bolstered by the inclusionof 

players like theformer 

Crusaders hooker Ben Funnell, 

and evergreen Nordy 

Anderson,held off the Kaiapoi 

shunt but as thescrumcrabbed 

its way crossfield the ball 

poppedout and the everalert 

Jarred Gilmour pounced on it 

and barged over for an 

invaluable try. Taine Jacobs 

Lawson converted. 

For the restart of the half, 

both teams cancelledeach 

other out.Kaiapoitook a73 

Pile up ... Saracens prepares to launch an attack as Oxford defends stoutly. 

leadinto the second half. 

Moreofthe same ensued 

until Kaiapoifinally put 

togetheraneffectiveplanned 

move, from an attackingscrum. 

After acouple of passes to the 

right, winger Kimeon Reade 

insertedhimself at pace and a 

perfectlytimedinpass puthim 

across near the posts for 

JacobsLawson to add the 

extras. 

Kaiapoistarted to gain some 

ascendancyupfront and played 

most of the gameinHurunui’s 

half. At the 60 minute mark, its 

forwardsconcerted efforts 

were rewarded when Logan 

Bell forced his way overafter a 

series of pickand gos for what 

proved to be Kaiapoi’sfinaltry. 

CaptainWill Jamieson and 

centre HunterJohnson were 

the pick of the bunchfor 

Hurunuiwhilethe whole 

Kaiapoiforward pack deserved 

credit for their endeavours 

againstanopposition that 

never gaveaninch. In the 

backs,replacement centre, 

Jovilisi Taleqa added amuch 

needed spark. 

Kaiapoiappears to havegone 

off theboil somewhat in recent 

weeks and is amereshadow of 

the team thatwas playing with 

pizzazzand confidence in mid 

season.Byand large, though, its 

kept winningand will be 

buoyed by the opportunity to 

play in aGrandFinalonits 

homeground on Saturday. 

Their standards,though, will 

need to go up anotchortwo to 

match aSaracensteam thathas 

already beaten them twicethis 

season,and arehaving their 

best season for manyyears. 

Scoreboard: Kaiapoi 19 

(Jarred Gilmore, Kimeon 

Reade, Logan Bell tries. Taine 

JacobsLawson,2conversions) 

beat Hurunui 3(DigbyHearda 

penalty). 

Close call 

GlenmarkCheviot passed up 

homefield advantage and met 

Ohoka under lights in what 

were perfect conditionsona 

crisp eveningatMandeville. It 

won3433, thanks to alast 

minute penalty. 

The visitors wentout to a73 

leadearlyinthe game, however 

Ohoka wasnodoubtmindful of 

lastweek’s encounter and 

never let the visitors settle, 

playingwith much improved 

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intentand structure. 

Ohoka wasable to convert 

field positioninto points and 

closed thefirsthalf with a 

rewarding 237 lead. 

GlenmarkCheviot was 

certainly on the back foot, 

however wasnever outofthe 

match. 

Twoconvertedtries early in 

thesecondhalf pushed 

momentum the visitors way, 

andwhile Ohokawas able to 

respondwith aconvertedtry to 

theenergeticTom Taylor, 

GlenmarkCheviotclosedthe 

gapagainwith afurther 

converted try. 

Apenaltyapiece in the 

closing stagekept Ohoka in 

front, however, withtimeupon 

theclock, an offside 

infringement fromOhoka 

handed Brook Retallick 3 

points fromthe ensuing penalty 

to takethe match for Glenmark 

Cheviot 3433. Ohoka’s young 

hooker JackWedlake and 

Glenmark’s half back Jordie 

Gray bothimpressed. 

Scoreboard: Glenmark 

Cheviot 34 Ohoka 33. 

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Rangiora hockey women win again 

HOCKEY 

It was deja vu forRangiora 

Hockey Club's division1 

women's teamwhen they took 

on SouthernUnited last 

Saturday, less than aweek after 

playing acatch up game. 

Once againRangiora was the 

strongerteam, affecting aone 

goal victory to build confidence 

heading into the last rounds of 

pool play. 

The division 1men werenot 

so lucky, outclassed by 

Southern United,which sits 

second on the tablecompared 

to Rangiora's eighth. 

Rangiora is well out of the top 

four,but withonly two points 

separating the next five teams it 

can still finish higher on the 

table. 

In Sunday super league 

action Rangiora Korimakoand 

Rangiora Oddfellows putin 

superb performances to 

comfortablyaccount for its 

University opponents. 

The Colts could onlysalvagea 

draw against Avon,while the 

Piwakawakawas understrengthwith 

players out 

injured and was no matchinits 

University clash. 

Rangiora Amen's midweek 

open team was of its best in a 

scratchy 10 win over 

Harewood,failing to score from 

anumberofpromising chances. 

TheAllsorts(Bteam) created 

chances and scrambled on 

defencetowin over University 

Romans. The two Rangiora 

teamsmeet for the secondtime 

this season, next week, in what 

is shaping up to be acloser 

contest than might havebeen 

expectedearlieron. 

In lower grades, both 

Platinum Amen's and women's 

teamsput in improved 

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On attack ... Neve Fantham scores agoal for the Rangiora Road 

Runners Kiwi Sticks Girls team against Harewood Hotsticks. Sammy 

Smith watches on. 

performances,but in the end it 

was only the women which 

came awaywithcompetition 

pointsinthe game against 

Harewood. 

There is no stoppingthe 

Rangiora Rabbits, which keeps 

dominating its opponents 

despite being moveduptwo 

gradesinthe kiwi sticks 

competition. 

All Rangiora's kiwisticks girls 

teams had winsover the 

weekend, as did the Rockets in 

the girls mini stickscompetition 

and the Rascals in the kwik 

sticks11aside competition. 

Results: 

Division 1: Men:Rangiora 

CBK 1(John Single 1) lost to 

Southern United Sluggers 5. 

Women:Rangiora CBK 3 

(Kaylee McDonald 1, Claudia 

Petrie1,Ronnie Hay 1) beat 

Southern United 2. MVP: Malia 

Parsons. 

SundaySuperLeague 

Championship: Men: Rangiora 

Colts 1(RhysSeverinsen1) 

drew withAvon 1. MVP:Caleb 

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Orchard.RangioraOddfellows 4 

beat University Celts 1. Women: 

RangioraKorimako 8(Tayla 

Flemming 2, Kalyn Thomas2, 

Poppy GriffithJones 1, Ashleigh 

Merrick 1, HannahRobertson1, 

Indi Wilkie 1) beat University 

Athenians 1. MVP: Emma Cook. 

RangioraPiwakawaka0lost to 

UniversityInca 13. MVP:Kala 

Ryan. 

Mid Week Open: Men: 

RangioraA1beat Harewood 

Red 0. Rangiora Allsorts 4(Jon 

Green 2, JuandeKock 1, George 

Ridgen1)beat University 

Romans2. 

Platinum Grades: Men: 

RangioraA2(Sam Firth 1, 

Noah van Tuinen 1) lost to 

Carlton Redcliffs 3. MVP: 

SandroMartyHeisiger. 

RangioraB0lost to Waikirikiri 

5. MVP: Heith. Women: 

Rangiora A4(NikitaWarnock 1, 

SophieBell 1, BrookeCooper 1, 

Tilly Dodds1)beat Harewood 

Black 0. MVP: Lily O'Steen. 

RangioraB1(Meg Hapgood 1) 

lost to Harewood Green 4. MVP: 

Kimberlea Orchard. 

Kwik Sticks 11aside: Boys: 

Rangiora Renegades4(Henry 

Webb 4) lost to Medbury School 

10. MVP: Ollie Taylor. Girls: 

Rangiora Rascals3(Felicite 

AntoniukNewall2,Olivia 

Lander1)beatHSOB/Burnside 

Lions 1. MVP: Libby Baggott. 

Kwik Sticks 7aside: Boys: 

Rangiora Rampage 1lost to 

Waikirikiri Hawks6.Rangiora 

Rangers1(JamieRyan 1) drew 

with HSOB/Burnside Hunters 1. 

MVP: CameronKuch. Girls: 

Rangiora Rebels 2(Meg Dunn 1, 

Bella EalamSmith1)drew with 

Malvern Blue 2. MVP: Sienna 

Watson. RangioraRainbows 0 

lost to Harewood 4. MVP: Lelani 

Pokoina. Rangiora Rubies1 

(ImogenAbernethy 1) lost to 

HinemoaKaiapoi 9. MVP: 

ImogenAbernethy. 

Kiwi Sticks: Boys: Rangiora 

Rogues 1(Seth Cann 1) lost to 

Southern United Stick Insects 6. 

MVP: TJ Iona. Girls: Rangiora 

Rabbits 8(Catherine McKellow 

3, Emma McKellow 3, Ashlee 

Harkess2)beat Carlton 

Redcliffs1.MVP: Quincey 

Hawes. Rangiora Raiders7 

(Lucy McLean 2, Zara 

Cartwright 2, Emma McKellow 

2, Ana White1)beat Avon/St 

Michaels Blitz 0. MVP:Emma 

McKellow. Rangiora Road 

Runners10beat Harewood 

Hotsticks 6. 

Mini Sticks: Boys:Rangiora 

Roadsters 3(Aidan Ferguson1, 

Harry Pullar 1, JordanThomson 

1) losttoSouthernUnited 

Snakes 5. MVP: Eli Cann. Girls: 

Rangiora Rockets7(Ruby 

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Ducklings 1. MVP: Ruby 

Hutchison. Rangiora RockStars 

3(CharlotteHawes2,Ila Beavis 

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MVP: Charlotte Hawes. 

Hurunui netball play-offs next Saturday 

NETBALL 

The final HurunuiNetball round robinwas 

played at the weekend at Glenmark. 

Both Glenmarksenior teams, which have 

battled with injuries throughout the 

season, met in the final round.Glenmark A 

won the entertainingencounter 

comfortably. 

Next week in the Agradesemi finals 

Glenmark and Cheviot, and Waiau and 

Culverdenwill be fighting foraplace in the 

finals. 

Glenmark under14 had acomfortable 

win over Culverden, withboth teams 

putting in abig effort. 

Glenmark future ferns 5s played five 

gamesinatournamenttoend the season. 

All playedwell putting all their skills learnt 

over the season intouse on court. They 

demonstrated some greatcatching, 

pivoting, passing and defenceskills. 

Maisie Teutenberg showed impressive 

defensive skills, Henrietta Maxwell had 

greatbounce passing, Emma Cowanand 

Rebecca Lewis with awesomecatching and 

passing and Ella Stanley with her great 

shooting style. Ella and Maisie Thomson, 

who were absent,have beenshowcasing 

great pivoting and catchingskillsalso. 

Results: Agrade section 1: Glenmark A 

55 Glenmark B19; WaiauA33 Culverden A 

21. Section 2: Hawarden 35 Waiau White 14; 

Cheviot B36Hanmer B8;HanmerA25 

WaiauBlack 23. 

NOMINATE 

YOUR LOCAL 

SPORTING 

HEROES NOW 

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YOUR LOCAL 

SPORTING 

HEROES NOW 

Nominations /Applications close 

5pm Friday 17th September 2021 

NORTH CANTERBURY 

RUGBYSUB UNION DRAW 

31 st July 2021 

LuisettiSeeds Division 1Final -31/07/21 

SaracensVKaiapoi, 03:00PM, KaiOv. 

Division 1Plate Final -31/07/21 

Ashley VGlenmark Cheviot,01:30 PM,Kai 2. 

Ellesmere &North Canterbury Div 2(SectionA) 

Division 2Final -31/07/21 

Glenmark CheviotVKaikoura,01:00PM, KaiOv. 

Division 2Plate Final -31/07/21 

Ohoka VWoodend,11:50 AM,Kai 2. 

1st XV Round Robin 

31/07/21 RHS 1st XV VStAndrew’s College 1st XV, 

12:00 PM,RHS 1. 

Under15 

31/07/21 Hurunui VOxford, 11:20AM,Kai 1. 

U12 -U13 -North Canterbury Only 

Section A 

31/07/21 Kaiapoi GoldVAmberley Black, 10:20 AM, Kai 

2. 01/08/21 Oxford VAshley, 11:00 AM, Ox2.Hurunui 

Blue VGlenmark Cheviot, 11:00 AM, Cul 2. Woodend V 

Saracens, 12:25 PM, Wood 2 

SectionB 

01/08/21 WoodendVOhoka Black, 11:00 AM,Wood2. 

Saracens VKaikoura Blue, 11:00 AM, Sbk 2. Oxford V 

KaiapoiBlue, 11:00AM, Ox 3. 

Under11 

01/08/21 Ashley Green V Glenmark Cheviot, 12:00 

PM, Omi 1a. Oxford VHurunuiBlack,12:00 PM,Ox4a. 

Ohoka RedVKaiapoi. 12:00PM. Mandj5a. AshleyBlue V 

Woodend, 12:00 PM, Lob 5a. Ohoka BlackVSaracens 

Red, 12:00 PM, Mandj7. Amberley Black VKaikoura A, 

12:00 PM,Amb 1a. 

Under10 

01/08/21 Hurunui Black VOhoka Red, 12:10 PM, Cul 

1a.OhokaBlack VOxford, 12:10 PM, Mandj4a. Ashley 

VSaracens Blue, 12:10 PM, Lob 4a. Saracens Red V 

Amberley Black, 12:15 PM,SBJnr7. 

Game of3halves -Woodend vGlenmark Cheviot v 

Kaiapoi, 11.00 AM, Woodend2a(25 min halves). 

Under9 

01/08/21 Glenmark Cheviot VOhoka Red, 10:00 AM, 

Omi2a.AmberleyBlack VKaikoura, 10:00 AM, Amb3a. 

Woodend VKaiapoi BLUE, 10:00 AM, WoodJ4a. Ohoka 

Black VAshley Green, 10:00 AM, Mandj4a. Saracens 

Blue VHurunuiBlack,10:00 AM, SBJnr7. 

Game of 3halves - AshleyBluevOxford vKaiapoiGold, 

10:00 AM,Loburn4(25 minhalves). 

Under8 

01/08/21 KaikouraVAmberleyBlack,11:05 AM, Kaik1a. 

Glenmark Cheviot VSaracens Red, 11:05 AM, Omi 1b. 

Ohoka Black VOhoka Red, 11:05AM,Mandj4a. Oxford 

VHurunui Black, 11:05 AM, Oxjn5a. Saracens Blue V 

Ashley Green, 11:10 AM, SBJnr7. 

Game of 3halves - Kaiapoi v Woodend vAshley Blue, 

11:05 AM,Woode 3a (25 min halves). 

Under7 

01/08/21 Hurunui Black VKaiapoi, 10:50 AM, Cul 1a. 

Saracens Orange VAmberley Black, 10:50 AM, Sbk3b. 

Saracens Red VGlenmark Cheviot Black, 10:50 AM, 

Sbk3a. Ashley Green VOhoka Red, 10:50 AM, Lob 4b. 

AshleyBlueVSaracens Blue, 10:50 AM,Lob 4a.Ohoka 

Black VOxford, 10:50 AM, Mandj6. Woodend Black V 

GlenmarkCheviotBlue, 11:05AM,WoodJ4b. 

Under6 

01/08/21 Glenmark Cheviot Black V Saracens Blue, 

10:00 AM, Omi 1a. Amberley Black VWoodend Green, 

10:00 AM, Amb 2a. Woodend White VKaiapoi GOLD, 

10:00 AM, Wood 2a. Saracens Orange VGlenmark 

Cheviot Blue, 10:00 AM, Sbk3a. Oxford Black VAshley 

Gold, 10:00 AM,Ox4a. Ashley Blue VOxford Red, 10:00 

AM, Lob 4a. Ashley White VOhoka Green, 10:00 AM, 

Lob 4b.HurunuiBlack VHurunuiBlue,10:00AM,Cul5. 

Ohoka Red VKaiapoi BLUE, 10:00 AM, Mandj6. Ohoka 

Black VAshleyGreen, 10:00 AM, Mandj7 

Game of3halves -Woodend Black vKaiapoi WHITE 

vSaracens Red, 10:00AM,Wood2b(20 minhalves). 

Game of3halves - First half: 1plays 2, Second half: 1 

plays3,Third half: 2plays3. 

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Cust 538 Ashley Road 

AVery Special Lifestyle Block 

Stunningviewsfrom this wellsheltered4ha block on thecorner of Ashleyand Bowicks Road. Stock waterrace along the 

Eastern boundary.Large3bay haybarn with adjacent concrete pad. Old pasturesidealfor horses.Deer fenced boundary. 

Fantastic area forthe horse loverwith amazing road riding and nearby is the Ashley River. Well established tree shelter on the 

nor/west side. Lots of potential building sites to take advantageofthe views. Lifestyle blocks like this one don'tcomeupvery 

often, it's amust to view. ForSale By Auction: on site, Friday13th August 2pm. 

Auction 2.00pm,Fri 13th Aug, 2021, (unlesssold prior) 

View By appointment 

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M 027 434 7090 

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Rangiora 31 Melford Close 

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Hidden in asought after cul-de-sac, this five bedroom brick home has 

enough space for two families!Built in the 2000s, it combines modern 

materials with the comfort of being locatedinaquiet established 

street handy to allRangiora amenities.Enjoy all daysun in the large 

open plan family room, dining and breakfast bar area, or retreat to the 

spacious second lounge for relaxation. Apelletfire, heat pumpsand 

double glazing ensure absolute comfort. All five bedrooms are large 

with double wardrobes, with the master bedroom featuring an ensuite 

with shower, toilet andlarge bath. There are three toilets for comfort 

and aseparate laundry with lots of storage. 

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Auction 4.00pm, Fri 30th Jul, 2021, 

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View By appointment 

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What’s happening in your 

community… 

MainPower Stadium Opening 

The public are invited tojoin Mayor Dan Gordon 

and the Councillors at the official opening of 

MainPower Stadium. 

It’s taken two years to build and the Council are 

excited to show itofftothe wider District. The 

6,000m 2 building will house four indoor courts and 

includes acentral fitness facility, changing rooms, 

coaching and meeting spaces, and seating for up 

to 500 spectators. 

Come along onSunday 8August at12pm for 

the official opening and then you can join a 

tour of the facility and enjoy demonstrations of 

different sports as well as kapa haka groups. The 

invitation is open to all and we look forward to 

seeing you there. 

It’s Back to School this Week 

School holidays are over and our children will be 

heading back to school. 

Darker mornings and evenings, and wet or foggy 

days all contribute to reduced visibility so please 

make sure your kids know tobealert and are able 

to be clearly seen. 

Here are acouple of quick tips that might make 

the school run safer for everyone: 

• For those that live rurally, make sure your 

youngsters wear some type of reflective garment 

if they’re walking or cycling to school ortocatch 

the bus. Giving drivers every opportunity to see 

them helps reduce the risks 

• Remember to check lights are working on 

bicycles if riding in dark or low light conditions 

• Drivers should allow plenty of space and slow 

down when you see young people walking or 

cycling. Children cannot accurately judge the 

speed and distance ofapproaching cars –so 

slow down and expect the unexpected 

• Inareas where there are vulnerable road users, 

like schools, reduce your speed regardless of 

the speed limit. Driving to the conditions means 

being aware of what is happening around you 

and driving appropriately so you can react should 

something change 

• Police have alow tolerance for speed around 

schools and when passing stationary school 

buses. Drivers are required to slow down to 

20km/h nomatter what side ofthe road they 

are onwhen passing 

• Ifyou drive your children to school, think about 

parking further away from the school gate and 

walk. This will help reduce congestion making 

it safer for everyone. Double parking is of 

particular concern during pick-up and drop-off 

times and puts children at risk by creating more 

hazards for them to negotiate. 

Computer Coursefor Seniors 

DigitalIntroductory 

FREE four week small group beginners class. 

Covers usingdifferent devices, theinternet 

and email. 

Kaiapoi Library 

Starting Monday 2August 10am-12pm for four weeks 

RangioraLibrary 

Starting Friday 6August 10am-12pm for four weeks 

Bookings Essential 

libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz 

03 311 8901 

KNOW YOUR ZONE 

TSUNAMI INFORMATION EVENINGS 

Hear about the science behind the new tsunami 

evacuation zones and learn practical thingsyou can 

do at home to be better prepared in this series of free 

public meetings. 

TOPICS INCLUDE: 

The Science Behind the Tsunami Zones |How Likelyisa 

Tsunami |Overview of the New Zones |Responding to a 

Tsunami Event|Having aPlan at Home |Q&A Time 

INFORMATION EVENING DATES: 

Kaiapoi 

Wednesday28July, 7pm 

Kaiapoi High School 

Woodend 

Thursday29July, 7pm 

Woodend Community Centre 

The Pines Beach/Kairaki 

Wednesday4August,7pm 

The Pines Beach/Kairaki Community Hall 

Online 

Wednesday11August,7pm -Watch on Facebook &Youtube 

facebook.com/ WaimakaririDistrictCouncil 

youtube.com/waimakaririDC 

Should theCouncil support a proposal 

to make changes to thelevel of development 

contributions required in North East 

Rangiora to support growthinthis area 

through theprovision of infrastructure? 

Theareafrom Kippenberger Avenue North through to 

ColdstreamRoadandacrosstoGolf Links Road has 

beenidentified as an area forfuture residential growth. 

Before adecision is made, we’d like to know 

what you think. Share your feedback before 

5pm onTuesday 24August 2021. 

Have You Registered 

Your Dog Yet? 

By now you should have received your 

2021-22 dog registration application. 

If you haven’t please contact uson0800 965 468 

or email office@wmk.govt.nz toupdate your records. 

To avoid penalties, pay your annual dog registration 

by 31 July 2021. 

All dog registrations can be paid online at 

waimakariri.govt.nz or at our service centres in 

Oxford, Rangiora and Kaiapoi. 

If youare paying by internet banking, please use the first 

animal ID numberlisted on theform as areference. 

Register now at: 

waimakariri.govt.nz/dogs 

ABOUT NORTH 

EAST RANGIORA 

DEVELOPMENT AREA 

Have your say waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk

NEWS 

North Canterbury News, July 29, 2021 

29 

River clean-up asuccess 

Give usyour 

feedback 

RuralTales 

Join us to hear local author TimFulton talk about 

hisnew book Kiwi Farmers’ Guide to Life.Tim will 

be joined by George Black, who recently ran 

‘100kminGumboots’,toraise money forfarmers 

going through toughtimes. 

FRIDAY 

30 July 

›Rangiora Library •7pm 

Find out more 


03 311 8901 

FROM 

28 

JULY 

Woodend 

BookReturns 

Bin is Moving! 

From Wednesday 28 July,theWaimakaririLibraries 

Book Returns bin is going to be relocated to the 

WoodendCommunity CentreonSchool Road. 

(LEFT OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE BY THE BIKE STAND). 


More than 100 people from 11 

local groups collected three 

tonnes of rubbish and 93 tyres 

during the Ashley River cleanup 

on Sunday. 

Canterbury Recreational 4WD 

clubs, Rangiora Rotary, the 

AshleyRakahuri Rivercare 

Group, the Waimakariri District 

Council, the Waimakariri Youth 

Council, Eco Educate, Keep 

Rangiora Beautiful, Rangiora 

Lions, the Kaiapoi Walking 

Group, Environment Canterbury 

and the Rangiora Tramping club 

all joined forces, following the 

May 31 flood event. 

‘‘While Keep Rangiora 

Beautiful and Rotary do regular 

clean ups on the river berm, to the 

best of my knowledge this is the 

first time so many groups have 

come together in acombined 

effort,’’ rivercare group secretary 

Joan Miles says. 

‘‘Already people are asking 

when the next clean up is.’’ 

Joan says the volunteers are 

already thinking about repeating 

their efforts during Conservation 

week in September. 

‘‘A huge thank you to all the 

volunteers. It was great to have 

the youth council involved and a 

special thanks to the 4WD clubs as 

we could not have managed 

without their help. 

Joan says it is disappointing to 

have seen so much rubbish 

dumped by the river, when much 

of it could have been taken for 

All ages ... Lucy Tavener (left) and Isabella Tavener were among the 

volunteers at the Ashley River cleanup on Sunday. 

PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

free to the Southbrook Recycling 

Station. 

‘‘Stuff like metal can be 

dropped off for free,’’ she says. 

‘‘Obviously more education is 

required on where and how 

people can dispose of rubbish.’’ 

The various groups came 

together amid concerns at the 

expected build up of rubbish at 

the Ashley River mouth resulting 

from the recent flood. 

Briefing ... Simon Woods shows 

volunteers amap of the groynes. 

Showcase returns 

Showcase is returning to 

Amberley in September. 

The eventhas been the 

majorarts and craftsevent 

in the Hurunui district for 

the last 25 years. 

TheHurunuiCommunity 

Arts Council missed 

runningthe 2020show due 

to the uncertainty around 

covid restrictions. 

But the exhibition will be 

backinthe Amberley 

Libraryfrom September24 

for four days. 

Thisyear’s guestartist 

willbeNeroli McKellow. 

Showcase provides an 

opportunityfor local 

artists to show off their 

skills, andshare their 

ability withfellow 

residents. 

SPORTS RESULTS 

Rangiora BridgeClub 

Oxford Pairs: North/South: 

Junette McIntyre/SueMcIlroy 

1, Veronica Hall/DawnSimpson 

2, Jeanette Chatterton/Gaynor 

Hurford3.East/West: Beverley 

Brain/Heather Waldron 1, 

Cathy McPherson/Neil 

McPherson 2, JanStupples/ 

Deborah Senior 3. 

Winter Pairs:N/S: David 

McRae/Fern McRae 1, Kareen 

McKay/Maggie Johnston 2, 

DaveTocker/Sue McIlroy3. 

E/W:Jack Lyon/Judith Driver1, 

Pat Green/HelenPaterson 2, 

Ken Johns/JanRoose 3. 

JuniorNight: N/S: Annette 

Caldwell/Gail Dunlop 1, Ian 

Rouse/Isabel Goodhew 2, 

Bernie Lukken/Johns Kennedy 

Covid19, and the 

restrictionsaroundit, 

presentedart and craft 

people in the Hurunuiwith 

more time to indulge in 

their favourite pastime. 

Painting, photography, 

ceramics,jewellery, 

fabrics and knitting have 

all beenonshow in past 

years. 

Organisersare hoping 

people will try one or more 

of themediums and enter 

at least one iteminthe 

show. 

Entryforms for the2021 

Showcase willbe available 

at Hurunui Libraries 

during August. 

Entriesare welcome 

fromall residentsofthe 

Hurunui. 

Anne Bagrie/Lynne Johnsequal 

3. E/W: MurrayDavis/Sharyn 

Davis 1, Denis Milne/Gerrard 

McRae 2, Kerryn Lange/Karen 

Manson3. 

Winter Pairs: N/S: Shirley 

Symns/Lynda Cameron 1, 

ElizabethAlabaster/Colin Dick 

2, Colleen Adam/Sarah Waldron 

3. E/W Jenny Hassall/Linda 

Hanham 1, Jeff Bergman/ 

Rhonda Bergman 2, Bernice 

Lloyd/HelenMora 3. 

Amberley Golf Club 

Men (July 25):IHolding 38, N 

Granger 37,MHarris 37, K 

Rayner 35, KRattray 35, R 

McPhail 35, KNaish35, R 

Denby 35. 

Twos: KRattray,TNatapu, D 

Williams, MNeale ,K Naish. 

Excel Design LongestPutt: D 

VanTurnout. 

Women:LSchwaiger 37, J 

Glowteering 

lures families 

Over 100 people turned out to Activity 

Hanmer’s Glowteering event as part of 

the Hanmer Springs Winter Festival. 

Mostly family teams navigated their 

way through the Hanmer Heritage Forest 

on the Forest Amble trail, adorned with 

face paint and glowsticks. 

‘‘It was so good to see them get their 

glow paint on and have aboogie in the 

hall before they hit the tracks in Hanmer 

Heritage Forest,’’ says Activity Hanmer 

operations manager Michael van 

Vledder. 

‘‘It was our first Glowteering Event and 

Idon’t think anyone else has done 

anything like this in the region before. 

‘‘Our bread and butter is hosting 

schools on their Summer Camps so it was 

great to get out of our comfort zone and 

try something new, which is what we 

encourage all our school kids to do when 

on their camp experience.’’ 

Bishop 36, JYates36, KPercy 

35. 

MidWeek Men(July 21): N 

Granger40, RHornblow 38,J 

Wigley 36. 

Two: RHornblow. 

MidWeekWomen:V 

Wormald +5,SLee +4. 

9Holers:HAstell 35, HKemp 

36, MCarpenter 37, JEvans 37. 

Paris BakeryLongest Putt: M 

Carpenter. 

Amberley Smallbore Rifle 

Club 

KQuigley100.7, DQuigley 

99.8,MQuigley 98.6, KBrown 

98.5,PWisheart 97.4, CRhodes 

95.3,CBoyce 94.2,WParker 

93.2,IFrazer 92.3,CKelland 

92.1,MParker91.1,GHeaven 

89.0,TBoyce 87.0, GJennings 

63.0,MPalmer 57.0. 

Everyone welcomewith gear 

supplied.

CLASSIFIED 


Public Notices 

KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS 

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

“GOOD NEWS” 

In Exodus34:6-7 The LORD God explainwhatHEmeansby 

HIS glory, which is actually HIS character. 

“TheLORD,the LORD God of compassion and mercy!Iam 

slow toanger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. 

Ilavish unfailing love to athousand generations. Iforgive 

iniquity, rebellion and sin.But Iwill not excusethe guilty”.NLT. 

2402833 

THE SOUTHBROOK COMMUNITY SPORTS C LUB INC. 

117 South Belt, Rangiora 

Address all communications to: 

The Secretary, PO Box 133, Rangiora. 7440 

Email: sportsclub@saracensrugby.co.nz 

AGM 

TUESDAY17 th AUGUST 

7.00pm @the Clubrooms 

We have vacancies for the following voluntarypositions 

which do need to be filled at the AGM. 

Chairperson 

Treasurer 

Bookings Co Ordinator 

If you are interested and would like more information, 

please contact our current Acting Chair 027 438 4279 

or Secretary027 457 8306 


2403731 

Amberley 

Gun Club 

AGM 

Willbeheld at Clubrooms 

Sunday8August2021 

at Midday. 

Programme ofday: 

10.00 am Skeet 

12.00 am AGM 

1.00 pm 25 Tgt Single Rise 

25 Tgt Points Score 

25 Tgt Single Barrel 

Lost and Found 

FOUND Teddy Bear in my 

garden clean up, Kingsbury 

Ave, Rangiora. Please 

phone 022 365 8655. 

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. 

Educational 

TUITION available. Primary 

and secondary up to 

NCEA level 3. In centre 

(Rangiora) or interactive 

online from your home. 

Each student on an individually 

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 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

RANGIORA CRAFT BEER 

COMPANY LIMITED 

has made application 

to the District Licensing 

Committee at Rangiora 

for the renewal of an On 

Licence in respect of the 

premises situated at 7 

- 9 DURHAM STREET, 

RANGIORA known as THE 

GOOD DROP. 

The general nature of the 

business conducted under 

the licence is: CRAFT 

BEER BAR/TAVERN. 

The days on which and the 

hours during which alcohol 

is sold under the licence are 

SUNDAY TOTHURSDAY: 

8AM —11PM, FRIDAYTO 

SATURDAY: 8AM —1AM. 

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 15working 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 amatter other 

than amatter specified in 

section 131 of the Sale 

and Supply of Alcohol Act 

2012, 

This is the first publication 

of this notice. 

2404122v1 

AUDITION 

NOTICE 

Rangiora Players are 

calling for cast for 

"The Ghost Train", 

agenre-defining comedy 

suspense thriller by 

Arnold Ridley, 

directed by Dimitri Gibara, 

performances in November. 

Full audition information 

from our website as listed 

below. To book an audition 

call Mark, 313-3441. 

http://rp.nz/auditions 

RANGIORA Country 

Music Club night, 4th 

August at 7pm. Venue is 

RSA Rangiora. All welcome. 

Enquiries to 027 928 

1730. 

AMPLIFY YOUR 

BUSINESS AND 

BE THE NAME 

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Advertise with us and 

get noticed today! 

Phone us today on 03 314 8335 or email 

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We currently have an opportunity for an experienced class 

5driver to join our friendly team based in Christchurch. 

In this role you will ensure the safe and efficient operation 

of ahook lifttruck and trailer unit (training provided). 

There is more to collecting waste than you might think, we 

offer late model trucks, set up with modern technologies 

and we all take pride in delivering an essential service to 

local residents and business. 

We can offer you. 

• A place on our fast-growing team where your safety 

and compliance with driving rules is paramount 

• Ongoing training and development 

• A feeling of pride in delivering an essential service to 

our community and working for an organisation that is 

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• Latest technologies on board trucks 

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To be successful in this role you need to have; 

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In return weoffer you an opportunity to be part ofagreat 

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About Us. 

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We are leaders in the transportindustryinNZand recently 

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The closing date for applications is Monday 2August 

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Please note -wedonot always work to fixed closing 

dates and may start considering applications as they are 

received, so we encourage you to apply early. 

Apply online www.wastemanagement.co.nz or to obtain an 

application formand job description, please contact: 

CanterburyWaste Services 

PO Box 142, Amberley7441 

Attention: Linda Chandler 

Or email: lindac@cws.co.nz 

Or telephone: 03 359 1800 

WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free 

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Only applications from those with the legal right to work in New 

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DayTrip Arthur’s Pass 

Wed18th August $25pp 

DayTrip Cheviot Hills 

Wed15th September $25pp 

Call Reid Tours 0800 446 886 

Email: reidtours@xtra.co.nz www.reidtours.com 

Firewood 

DRY WATTLE two years 

old, $700 6m2. Dry old 

man pine, $550 6m2.Phone 

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100% locally owned. 

Ph 0800 030 712 or 

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Trade Personal 

DECKS AND SHEDS 

Looking to build that 

new deck or shed? 

CHRIS GABITES 

CONSTRUCTION LTD 

have got you covered! 

Our timber decks and 

pole sheds are built to last. 

Contact us today for a 

free no obligation quote at 

cgconstruction@ 

outlook.co.nz 

or 022-619-8163. 

You can also visit 

our website: 

www.chrisgabites 

construction.co.nz 

2400805 

Cars Wanted 

ANY old cars, anything pre 

1990, unfinished Hot Rods, 

Classic Cars. Please call 

027 258 8366. 

CASH 4CARS 

and 4WD'S 

Phone 

Automotive 

Parts 

03 313 7216 

CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

wanted for dismantling or 

repair. Phone 027 258 

8366. 

WANTED to buy Ford, 

Holden, Chrysler or 

Chev’s, Classic cars. Any 

other types considered, any 

condition. Please phone 

Tony 027 313 5000. 

Motorcycles 

SOUTH PACIFIC Motorcycle 

Services. Local family 

business since 2003. All 

types of service and repairs, 

all makes and models. Collection 

service available. 

Please phone 03 312 0066 

office@motorbiketours.co.nz 

www.motorbiketours.co.nz. 

Pets 

BICHON HOMESTAY 

for smaller dogs. We look 

after your dog in our home. 

"No kennels". Phone today 

03 314 6110. 

Livestock 

HOMEKILL 

&Wild Game 

Meat Processing 

313 0022 

2309602MEAT2U.NZ 

Gardening 

A+ GARDEN hedges cut 

to perfection. Tree &arbor 

work. Also spraying. Free 

quotes. Ph 03 312 0668 or 

021 111 4322. 

Trade&Services 

ABEL &Prestige Chimney 

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned 

& operated. Covering all 

areas from Waimak to Hanmer. 

Professional, guaranteed, 

service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

0800 661 244. 

AFFORDABLE concrete 

cutting with quality and 

removal work. Free quotes. 

No job too small. Ph 027 

442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052 

or A/H 03 359 4605. 

ALL TREE SERVICES, 

arbour work, pruning, tree 

removal. Affordable & 

friendly service. Telephone 

021 111 4322. 

ARBORIST qualified. 

Copper Beech Tree 

Services. Tree removal, 

pruning, height reduction, 

hedge trimming, shaping, 

tree planting, firewood. 

Free quotes. Contact Angus 

Edwards 027 259 6741 

copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com 

BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

Tree felling, topping, 

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish 

removed, stump grinding, 

branch chipping. 

Affordable rates. Phone 03 

327 5505 or 021 124 4894. 

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 

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. 

DIRTY TILES &Grout? 

Professional tile cleaning, 

tiled shower restoration, 

mouldy silcone, shower 

glass & we can even 

recolour your old grout! 

For all your tile and grout 

issues call Grout Pro for a 

free, no obligation quote. 

Ph Darryl 0800 882 772. 

Log Fires 

Pellet Fires 

Heat Pumps 

Sales 

Service 

Installations 

Free Quotes 

03 343 1651 

472 Blenheim Rd 

www.heatstore.co.nz 

KITCHEN, bathroom, 

renovations,decking, 

pergolas,fencing. Honest 

reliable licenced builders. 

Ph Don 027 727 9162. 

METAL WORX. Flashing, 

Sheetmetal Fabrication, 

Wrought Iron, 

Welding, Custom Trailers, 

General Metalwork. No job 

too big or too small. Ph 021 

265 5428 or 03 314 6908. 

Find us on facebook/ 

Glenmark Metal Worx. 

glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com. 

PAINT & wallpaper 

services. Wayne Bryant, 

exterior, interior. Qualified 

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

PAINTER & Decorator. 

25 + years experience. 

Interior /exterior, roofs & 

waterblasting. For a free 

quote, please ph Steve 03 

314 4620 or 027 477 1930. 

PAINTER. Qualified local 

professional, Int / Ext, 

roofs, wallpaper. Call or 

text Corban 027 846 5035. 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 40 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

House &Garden 

Property Services Ltd 

All aspects of Property 

Maintenance 

Tree trimming and 

removal 

Stump grinding 

CALL US 021 405 277 

Trade &Services 

RANGIORA Rubbish 

Removal and RRR skips. 

Wheelie bins any frequency 

and skips from 1.5 cube to 

9cube. Skips and wheelie 

bins for any use, rubbish, 

greenwaste, building sites 

or just cleanups. Give us a 

phone call 313 6957 or for 

skips 021 313 255. 

ROOFER. All roof repairs, 

roof painting, water blasting, 

moss treatment, 

repointing, gutter cleans & 

snow straps. And more. 

Free quotes. Phone Nathan 

027 516 6609. 

SCREEN PRINTING. 

For all your printing 

requirements. T-shirts, 

Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and 

polos, Overalls, Caps etc. 

Please phone Heather 03 

313 0261 or email heather. 

norstar@gmail.com. 

SHEARER. Hap’s Farm & 

Lifestyle Services. Shearing, 

crutching, drenching, 

tailing, feet trimming & 

health check. — Ph. 03- 

423-3713 or 021-267-4025. 

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 

2091848 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Forall your painting & 

plastering requirements 

Local with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

2220615 

SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

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 

REMOVALISTS 

Movemen Ltd 

2Men &agood sized truck. 

From $150 plus GST per hour. 

Kaiapoi based. 

Call Gerard 

027 668 3636 

movemen.co.nz 

2401953 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

2225862 

VALUATION - 

Specialising in North Canterbury. 

Contact Geoff at 

Maxwell Valuation. Phone 

03 310 8541 or email 

geoff@maxval.co.nz. 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

block 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Guide 

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

Automotive &Recovery 

Builder 

Builder 

Builder /Carpenter 

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 

• New Builds 

• Light Commercial /Re-strengthening 

• Renovations 

• Bathrooms 

• Farm Buildings 

• House Lifting Re-piling 

• Shop Fit Outs 

2397995 

40+ years experience 

027 222 5078 

markw.hills@xtra.co.nz 

High quality carpentry and building services inthe 

local area, with competitive rates and quotes. 

• Fencing &Decking 

• Kitchen Renovations 

• Bathroom Renovations 

• Alterations 

• General maintenance 

Todd Gould 

Qualified Carpenter 

Licensed Building Practitioner 

022 170 1715 

tagcarpenters@gmail.com 

Butchery 

Construction &Concrete 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Digger Hire and Construction 

OxfordButchery 

Shane and Leanne Frahm 

We cankill&process yourstock 

FourGenerations of Frahms 

since 1957 

2089195v2-4/4-S 

Ph 312 4205 

Oxford 

1680439 

Number one 

old-fashioned bacon 

&ham curing. 

A/H 312 4709 

All Construction & Concrete Work 

•Driveways, patios &paths 

•Bridges and Culverts 

•Floors, foundations 

•Sheds and buildings 

•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes 

•Silage pits, effluent ponds 

•Excavation and cartage 

•Precast concrete 

•Insulated panels 

• 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 

2324849 

Ear Health 

• ACC provider 

• WarVeteran provider 

• No medical referral 

required 

2273277 

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 

2384249 

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 

www.facebook.com/blackhillltd 

2372616v2 

Seamless Spouting 

Seamless Spouting 

Supply and Install 

of Seamless Gutters 

10 year no leaks 

guarantee 

• Continuous spouting made on site, 

large colour range available 

• High grade and thicker material used 

• Repair or replace any type of gutter 

• Undertake all insurance work 

• Independently owned and operated 

• Competitive pricing 

Servicing North CanterburyDistricts 

Call Danie 021 875 462 

2359362 

Landscaping 

STEWART CONTRACTING 

Landscaping -Fencing 

& Earthworks 

ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING 

03 313 9375 •027 369 3974 

www.stewartcontracting.co.nz 

contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz 

Painter /Plasterer 

HURUNUI Painting 

• Qualified tradesmen, quick,neat and friendly. 

• Reasonable rates. • Interior /exterior painting. 

• Interior plastering &wallpapering. 

• Spray painting &water blasting. 

P: Rod Hermes 027 414 0830 or 03 314 2391 

E: r.hermes@xtra.co.nz 

2394026v2 

2136148 

Trellis 

Proud specialists in enviro-friendly 

timber manufacturing trellis from 

premium Macrocarpa &treated Pine 

2351878 

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 


YOU 

COULD 

BE 

HERE 

Advertise 

your business 

in our Trades 

and Services 

Phone 

Amanda Keys 

on 

03 313 2840 

•Trellis •Outdoor Living 

•Outdoor Furniture •Gates 

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

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

✓ Mowing 

✓ Edging 

✓ Trimming 

2360356 

Mowing &Gardening 

✓ Blowing 

✓ Pruning 

✓ Cleanups 

CALL US NOW: 027 294 8279 

elitemowingandgarden 

Scrap Metal 

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 

Windows & Doors 

And much 

more ... 

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 

1902273 

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

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