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Official opening ... North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust chairperson Don Robertson (left) and Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon cut asymbolic ribbon at Mainpower Stadium’s 

official opening. 

PHOTO: WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT COUNCIL 

Agame changer for the community 

By DAVID HILL 

With the Mainpower Stadium now open 

for business, the North CanterburySport 

and Recreation Trustislookingahead to 

its next big project. 

Nearly 4000 people braved wintry 

conditions to attend Sunday’s official 

opening. 

Afteraccepting the keys to the brand 

new $28 million, 6000 squaremetremultiuse 

facility on Coldstream Road from 

WaimakaririMayor Dan Gordon,trust 

chairperson Don Robertson revealed 

plansfor anew stadium in Kaiapoi. 

In his address, Mr Robertson said the 

trust was hoping to partner with the 

counciltobuild anew sports facility in the 

former red zone, whichwould include 

North Canterbury’s main indoorcricket 

centre. 

‘‘Ifyou’refrom Kaiapoi, we encourage 

you to talktoyour local councillors and let 

themknow you wantthem to support it,’’ 

he told the crowd. 

Six Olympians at the Tokyo Olympic 

Games had comethrough the trust’s 

programmes and scholarships andMr 

Robertsonwas confident the new 

MainPower Stadium wouldproduceanew 

generation of sports stars. ‘‘This is agame 

changer for the community,it’s state of the 

art and it’s cutting edge technology.’’ 

Mr Gordon recalledthe journey which 

led to Sunday’s officialopening was along 

one. 

‘‘I remember thisbeing discussed when 

Ifirst came on to council in 2004. It’s taken 

along time, but as it cost $28 million, every 

detail had to be thoroughly scrutinised 

and eventslike the earthquakes came 

alongand we had to focus on otherthings. 

‘‘Good things taketime.’’ 

He recalled it was literally ‘‘life and 

death’’ around the counciltable, with Cr 

Robbie Brine discharging himself from 

hospital after major surgery to ensure the 

stadium vote got across the line. 

North Canterbury Sportand Recreation 

Trust chief executive Michael Sharpesaid 

the stadium will cater to all ages.‘‘It’s 

going to be areal hub from 2yearolds to 

over90yearolds,not only in sportfrom 

grassroots to nationalsportspeople 

through to fitnessand wellbeingand 

health.’’ 

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Former Queen Mary Hospital 

superintendent farewelled 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Dr RobertJohn Mackay Crawford, who 

broughtaninnovative and bold 

approachtotreating people with 

addictions, has passed away 

peacefully withfamily in Havelock 

North. 

He was aged80. 

Dr Crawford wasthe superintendent 

of the QueenMary Hospital in Hanmer 

Springs, aresidentialalcohol and 

drugtreatment centre, from 1976to 

1991. 

He introducedgroundbreaking 

educational,physical and 

psychotherapeutic modelsfor 

recovery, such as psychodrama. 

Dr Crawford wasawardedaMember 

of the New Zealand OrderofMerit for 

servicestomental health and 

addiction servicesinthe 2019Queen’s 

Birthday honours. 

Under his leadership, QueenMary 

Hospital became acentre of 

excellencefor expanding the 

treatmentfor families affected by 

addiction,and the training of health 

professionals and others working 

nationally in treatmentand 

rehabilitation. 

Dr Crawford wassupported in his 

endeavours by his wife, Dr Jan 

Crawford, who died in November 2010. 

She workedtirelessly for Queen Mary 

Hospital, and her community 

alongside her husband, for more than 

40 years. 

He establishedasuccessful 

KaupapaMaori/Taha Maori 

programme, Te Aroha otoHau 

Angiangi, which provided amodel of 

cultural healing. The programmeran 

from1990 to 2003 and influenced and 

encouraged the development of Maori 

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Bold approach ... Dr Robert Crawford 

took an innovative approach to treating 

people with addictions at the former 

Queen Mary Hospital in Hanmer Springs. 

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He also authored several 

publicationsand served in various 

national governance and advisory 

roles,includingonthe treatment 

committee of the AlcoholicLiquor 

Advisory Council, theMedical Society 

on Alcoholism, and the Doctors’ 

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In 1999 he was appointed director of 

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Training in Psychodrama. 

In 2018,DrCrawford was awarded 

Distinguished Membershipofthe 

Australian and New Zealand 

Psychodrama Association. 

Today Queen Maryremains empty, 

and untouched. Aboutathird ofthe 

sitehas beenvested in the Hurunui 

District Council, including historic 

buildings, whilethe remainingarea to 

the south is vested with Ngai Tahu. 

Dr Crawford’sdedication to Queen 

Mary Hospital never dimmed, even 

after it was closed in 2003, and the 

hospital’sglory daysasaplace of 

healingweregone. 

He had firmideas on what he would 

liketohave seenhappen withthe site. 

He suggestedaretirement complex, 

withapartmentstyle living for the 

elderly. He felt amuseum and arts 

centre would be appropriate, and 

thinks the Department of 

Conservation could haveestablished 

an office promotingpublicly 

accessible areasfor touristsand locals 

alike. 

Dr Crawford alsoenvisaged acafe 

and believed aspace forworking 

artists, similartothe Arts Centre in 

Christchurch wouldhave added 

interest. 

He was muchloved fatherand 

fatherinlaw of Alastair and Zoe, 

Geoffand Andi, lovedBaba of Art,and 

Joe; Isla, and Molly. 

AService to celebrate and honour 

Dr Crawford’s life, will be held in the 

Church of the Epiphany,31Jollies 

Pass Road,Hanmer Springs,tomorrow 

Friday, August 13 at 1pm, thereafter 

intermentinthe Hanmer Springs 

Cemetery. 

New MainPower stadium has scope to grow 

From Page 1 

The new facility has four large 

basketball courts, with scope to build 

another two as the region’s population 

expands. 

The courts are marked out for 

basketball, netball, volleyball, korfball, 

futsal and badminton, being played on 

the latest technology sprung floor. 

There are blinds which can be pulled 

to separate the courts, automated 

blackout curtains for glare, the hoops 

have the latest technology and there is 

seating for 500 people, with additional 

mobile seating for another 200. 

The fitness centre comprises aturf 

running track for speed tests, Prama or 

‘‘gamified exercise’’, rowing machines, 

assault bikes and the latest training 

equipment. 

A3Dscanner is also available, which 

takes 1200 photos of the body in ashort 

time to test body fat, posture and 

balance. 

The new facility is nestled in a 

growing sports hub, including the 

MainPower Oval cricket ground, 

Rangiora Showgrounds, hockey turf, 

football grounds and anew 10court 

tennis facility is being built next door. 

‘‘It’s areal hub for not just Rangiora, 

but the whole of North Canterbury,’’ Mr 

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No appeal to quarry decision 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

Taggart Earthmoving Ltd is not appealing 

adecisionbytwo independent 

commissioners to denythe companya 

resourceconsenttodevelopaquarry at 

RangioraRacecourse. 

Taggart CEO PaulTaggart saysthe 

commissioners’decision was 

disappointing forthe companybut they 

decided nottoappeal the ruling dueto 

legaladvice and thepotential highcostof 

an appealinthe EnvironmentCourt. 

‘‘We havealready spent alot of money 

on thisprojectbut that is therisk you 

take,’’ he says. 

‘‘We are now assessing ouroptions and 

have some toughdecisions to make about 

thefuture of ouroperation in Rangiora, 

whichwill dependonwhether we can 

find an alternative source of gravel.’’ 

Thecompany was assessing other 

possiblegravel extraction siteswithin 

Waimakariri but he is unwilling to say at 

this stagewhere they are. 

Mr Taggart says it wasapopular 

misconceptionthatrecent floodingin 

Waimakariri had deposited large 

quantities of gravelinthe Ashley 

Rakahuriand Waimakariri rivers. 

‘‘Although it appears that there are now 

largedeposits of gravel in the bedsofthe 

Waimakaririand Ashleyrivers postthe 

recentfloods, initial topographical 

surveys indicatethat the increased 

volume of gravelavailable for extraction 

is minimal,’’hesays. 

‘‘We haverecently surveyedasectionof 

theAshleyRiver post flooding and 

compared the surveyvolumes that we 

calculated preflood andthe netincrease 

in availablegravel is insignificantwhen 

measuredagainst Environment 

Canterbury’s(ECan) mean bedlevels for 

Appealing ... The Rangiora racecourse is apopular course with punters as shown by the 

turnout at the December 2019 Christmas at the Races meeting on the grass track. 

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

gravel extraction.’’ 

However,the company onlysurveyeda 

small section of therivertoget an 

indication of the effect of the floods.ECan 

is scheduled to do afull river surveynext 

month. 

‘‘Thismay show thereismore gravel 

there thanexpected,’’ Mr Taggart says. 

The independentcommissioners, Paul 

Rogers andJohn Iseli, deniedTaggart 

Earthmoving aresourceconsent for the 

quarry primarilybecause‘‘therisks and 

potential risks to groundwater 

contamination and contaminationof 

drinking watersuppliesdowngradientof 

thesite areunacceptable.’’ 

Deputy Presidentofthe No Rangiora 

Racecourse QuarryInc John Matheris 

delighted that TaggartEarthmovingLtd 

haschosen nottoappeal the decision. 

Thepresident of theRangiora Harness 

RacingClub, GregWright, whoinitially 

said the clubneeded theincome expected 

to come from the quarry, has no comment 

to makeaboutthe commissioners’ 

decision to deny aresource consentfor it 

or Taggart’sdecision not to appealthat 

decision. 

Success of Rangiora gymnasts celebrated 


Rangiora’s ICE Trampoline Sportsis 

celebrating the success of its members 

at Auckland’s National Gymnastics 

Championships. 

Campbell Robertson,Bronwyn Dibb, 

BraidaThomas, Natalie Donavan, 

Emily Reeves, Matthieu Rigter, Jessica 

Penney, Hannah Van Schculkyn and 

Kirah Galbraith all won championships 

titlesatthe nationals which were held 

at the Trusts Arena in Auckland from 

July 2024. 

Their success continues agreatrun 

for ICE Trampoline Sports which is one 

of New Zealand’s top trampoline and 

gymnastics clubs. 

The club’smemberswere also 

excited to see theirsport in the 

limelight on the worldstage with the 

recent bronzemedalwinning 

perfomance of Aucklandtrampolinist 

DylanSchmidt, at the Tokyo Olympics 

giving New Zealand its first Olympic 

success in trampoline gymnastics. 

Christchurchtrampolinist Maddie 

Davidson also made history by 

becomingNew Zealand’s first woman to 

compete at the games. 

‘‘Dylan’s performance is absolutely 

fantastic for the profile of the sport in 

New Zealand,’’ ICE Trampoline Sports 

club’s senior coach Nigel Humphreys 

says.``We all sat and watched as ateam 

and were thrilled for him personally as 

he is such agreat guy, and Maddie 

Davidson is from Christchurchsoitwas 

greattohave alocal girl in the women’s 

event.She has given so much back to 

the sportasacoach and ajudge.’’ 

Dylan’s successand Maddie’s 

participationatthe Olympicshas 

proved inspirational for the ICE 

Trampoline Sports clubmembers but 

Covid19 globalpandemictravel 

restrictions are hampering 

participationatfuture overseas 

competitions. 

‘‘Ourseniorshad booked flights to the 

Gold Coast for the Australian Club 

Nationals in September, but 

unfortunately theyhave been 

cancelled,’’Nigel says. ‘‘Our next major 

is the World Championships in 

Azerbaijan in November and the World 

Gamesinthe USA in July 2022 for our 

star athlete Bronwyn Dibb.’’ 

‘‘However, we are struggling to get 

managed isolationand quarantine 

places for our return fromthe World 

Champs, so may not even be able to 

book to attend. '' 

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Snow closes roads in North Canterbury 


Motoristsbore the brunt of North 

Canterbury’s snowfall on Sunday. 

The Leader Road linking Waiauand 

State Highway One,The InlandRoad 

linking Waiau andKaikoura, and the 

Clarence Valley Road, Hanmer Springs, 

were closed by heavy snow,and remained 

closedonMonday. 

The Lewis, and Arthurs Passes were 

both closed and remained closed until late 

Mondayafternoon, leaving StateHighway 

One, on the eastcoast,the only route open 

between Christchurch and Picton/Nelson 

for muchofSundayand Monday. 

At the Hundalee Hills, on State Highway 

One, 40km south of Kaikoura, traffic was 

brought to ahalt after two trucks jackknifednear 

the bottom of the southern 

side of the winding and hilly section of 

highway. 

About 5cm of snow had fallen by 2.40pm 

when the police werenotifiedofthe 

incident which forced around 30 trucks, 

many with key freight deliveries on board, 

and cars to queue till lateSundaynight. 

Some motorist did elect to turn back. 

This put accommodation at apremium 

in Cheviot andKaikoura as people 

decided to stay the night,instead of 

queuing in the freezing cold conditions, 

with snow continuing to fall. 

It took until 11pm to clearthe backlog, 

with crewsfrom Waka Kotahi/ NZ 

Transport Agencytaking cars in convoy 

through asingle lane. 

‘‘Given the route was the sole remaining 

highway north of Christchurch still open 

in the snow,itwas officially keptopenon 

Sundaydespite theconsiderableholdups,’’aspokespersonsaid. 

All thequeued cars, barfour or five 

parkednear the top,were abletodoaUturnand 

go back the way they came. An 

agencyspokesperson said for theirown 

Clearing ... Drew Topp from Topp 

Contractors clears snow on the Inland Road. 

PHOTO:TOPP CONTRACTORS 

reasons many decided to wait. 

‘‘Weunderstandthe highway was not 

officially closed so they may well have 

assumed the delay wouldbeshorter than 

it turned out to be. 

‘‘Weapologise to people who have 

enduredfreezingtemperatures and we 

willhaveafull debrief on this.’’ 

Crews helped those who ran out of gas. 

In the Hurunui District many travellers 

sought refugeatCheviot and Mt Lyford 

Lodge overnight because of the Hundalee 

holdup. 

Dan Harris, chiefoperations officer, 

saidthe accommodating local community 

keptpeoplesafe and warm, withmore 

accommodation available if it was needed. 

He says farmerswere well prepared for 

the cold snap, but the snow will add to 

ongoing feed issues thanks to drought and 

the May flood. 

Sunday fun ... Pieta Sidey (left), Harry Sidey, Charlotte Thompson ,Hamish Thompson 

all from Hurunui College enjoy fun in the snow on Sunday at Glenovis, Hawarden. 

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On Monday the council reported some 

drivers were ignoring the Road Closed 

sign at Leader Road,and carrying on 

through. ‘‘There are no road crews 

working on this road, yet,due to weather 

conditions, and if you haveanaccident 

after you'vegone pastthis sign, you are not 

insured,’’ acouncilspokesperson said. It 

was hoped all affected roadswould be 

open by Tuesday. 

The Oxford Area School was closed on 

Mondaydue to thesnow, but there were no 

roading problems in the Waimakariri 

District caused by the snow. The Lees 

Valleyroad remains closedwhile repairs 

are carriedout following major damage 

duringthe May floodevent. 

Into the storm ... Drew Topp from Topp 

Contractors heads into the Inland Road to clear 

snow. 

PHOTO:TOPP CONTRACTORS

No staffing woes for NC 

hospitality providers 


Whilemany cafe and restaurant 

owners nationwide say they are 

facing staffing shortages, North 

Canterbury seems to be bucking 

that trend. 

More than 2000 restaurants 

and cafes nationwide tookpart 

in the Restaurant Association of 

New Zealand’sLights Out 

campaignlast month to 

highlight the staffing crisis and 

get the Government to allow 

urgent borderexemptions for 

overseas workersseeking 

hospitality workinNew 

Zealand. 

However, most North 

Canterbury cafeand restaurant 

owners contacted said they did 

not haveproblems retaining or 

recruiting staff. 

Kaiapoi’s Coffee Culture coownerDean 

Peterssaid being 

part of abig franchisegroup 

helped with staffing 

recruitment. 

‘‘We don’t have any trouble 

finding staff.’’ 

Oxford's Cafe 51 chef/manager 

Lititia Buckman had expected 

difficulties recruiting staff after 

the Covid19 lockdown but that 

had not occurred. 

‘‘Hospitality may not be the 

best payingjob to start with but 

it is agreat careerchoice, 

particularly for young people 

because it teaches you so many 

life skills and can take you 

Beks Morland ... Rangiora’s 

Comcol North Canterbury 

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anywhereyou want to go,’’ she 

said. 

Rangiora’s Fools of Desire 

Cafe coowner Karl Horwarth 

said they did not have problems 

recruiting staff either,with 

people regularlycallingatthe 

cafe seeking hospitality work. 

Whileatthe Red PostCafe in 

Culverden, coowner Carolyn 

Allison said her fulltime staff 

had been at the cafe for along 

time and she was ‘‘ fortunateto 

be able to hire university 

students,home for the holidays 

and looking for work,tohelp out 

during the busy summer 

months.’’ 

In HanmerSprings, the 

PowerhouseCafe and 

Restaurant owner Mary 

Holloway, who is also aHurunui 

Districtcouncillor, said 

hospitality was hard work,but 

she did not have any problems 

hiring or retainingstaff. 

``If you respect your staff, pay 

them welland treatthem well, 

they will stay,’’ she said. 

In Kaikoura, Why Not Cafe coownerPeter 

Matts employs four 

localwomen fulltime,but hires 

backpackersvisiting New 

Zealand seeking seasonal work 

to help out during the busier 

summer months. 

However, he is concerned he 

may not be able to do thatthis 

summer withNew Zealand’s 

borders still likely to be closed 

to internationaltravellers. 

``Nothavingany 

internationalsisabig loss.'' 

WhileinRangiora, Amy Grice, 

partowner of The Plough Hotel 

and WinnieBagoes often has 

difficultyrecruiting 

experienced staff. 

‘‘We are really luckytohave 

an awesome corebase of fulltime 

staff,but struggle to hire 

new people with experience,’’ 

she said. 

‘‘Having said that we recently 

took on two inexperienced staff, 

alovely school girl and adairy 

farmer, and theyare both 

awesome workers.’’ 

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Lifestyle blocks 

miss funding 

By DAVID HILL 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan 

Gordon is not giving up the 

fighttosupport the region’s 

lifestylers, in the wakeofthe 

recent flood event. 

Mr Gordon sayshehas 

received confirmation from his 

enquiry to the Prime Minister’s 

office, that lifestyle blockshave 

not beenincluded in the 

Ministry for Primary 

Industries’ flood relief 

package. 

He met with Prime Minister 

Jacinda Ardern whileshe was 

in Canterbury to meetwith the 

region’s Mayorsinthe weeks 

following the May 31 flood. 

After learning Waimakariri 

had the mostlifestyle blocks in 

the country, Ms Ardern agreed 

to lookinto the matter. 

Anumber of lifestyle blocks 

suffered considerable damage 

in the flood, but many 

insurance policiesdonot cover 

land damage. 

Lifestyle properties do not 

meet the criteria for funding in 

MPI’s relief package. 

Funding has beenmade 

available to theMayoralRelief 

Fund, but Mr Gordon says this 

is limited. 

For now aid from the 

Mayoral ReliefFund will be 

dispersed between lifestyle 

block ownersinneed of 

support, while the council 

gathers more data to present to 

the Prime Minister in the hope 

the matter can be 

reconsidered. 

‘‘I have been talking to 

lifestylersabout their issues, so 

we can go back to the Prime 

Minister,’’ Mr Gordon says. 

‘‘We’reattempting to quantify 

the difference between 

insurance and what is 

uninsured so we can make 

make asubmission to the 

government. 

‘‘In the meantime, we have 

some up withamodelofhow 

we are going to disperse it 

(Mayoral Fund),but it willbeto 

lifestylerswho have missedout 

on other funding.’’ 

The council’s efforts to 

supportlifestylershave been 

aided by having two fencing 

contractors who have 

negotiatedrates with the 

council, whichhave been 

passed on to lifestyle block 

owners. 

CanterburyRuralAdvisory 

Group chairperson Winton 

Dalley sayspartofthe problem 

stems fromauthorities 

struggling to distinguish 

betweenproperties which are 

purely lifestyle blocksand 

‘‘smallproductive units’’. 

Income assessmenthad been 

looked at, butwas not 

necessarily atrue measureof 

what was goingon. ‘‘They’ve 

also triedlooking at thesize of 

theproperties, but that doesn’t 

take into consideration the 

activity which is taking place, 

so it’s areal issue.’’ 

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In the Electoratewith 

MattDoocey 

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

Urgent funding needed 

in mental health arena 

Mental health is not only about the 

treatmentofmental illness but also the 

promotionofmental wellbeing. 

Over the course of our liveswewill all 

have good and bad mental health. 

Noone is immune. 

Last week Ijoined rural mental health 

advocates GraceCurtis (CoolChange NZ) 

and Jason Herrick (Ag Proud)tospeak to 

over 800 people in Auckland. 

We tookthe voices of rural mental 

health to our largesturban areatocall on 

the government to urgently fundlifesaving 

mental health and suicide prevention 

programsinour ruralcommunities. 

We’vebeen hearing loud and clear that 

our ruralcommunities are doingittough, 

with increasing challenges and changing 

regulations taking their tollonfarmers and 

growers. 

Iwas proud to stand alongside our local 

farmers at the Groundswell protestin 

Rangiora and Kaiapoi recently. They are 

an integral part of our community and it 

was greattosee so many residents out in 

support of them too. 

Ijoined protestorganiser Andrew 

Mehrtensinhis ute to hear firsthand the 

impacts on farmers’ wellbeing from the 

uncertainty and stress of excessive 

governmentregulation,with more 

proposed changesinevitably creating even 

more anxiety. 

One of the more controversial rule 

changes is the identificationofSignificant 

Natural Areas, or SNAs, on rural 

properties. 

On avisit to afarm near Oxford last 

monthIlearned the extent of what this 

would mean for alandowner. 

Essentially, theywould not be abletodo 

anything to largeswathes of theirown 

land, someofwhich has beenhanded 

down throughmany generations. 

Farmers knowtheir land and how to 

manageit, and this is areal concernfor 

many in theWaimakariri. 

On amore positive note,itwas 

inspirational to meet Oxford's Daisy 

Gardiner, who combines her passion for 

flowers withapassion for our Oxford 

community. 

Daisy is mum to two young children and 

has set up athriving home business, 

Daisy's Wedding Flowers, supporting local 

growers and keeping costs down to make 

flowers affordable to our elderly and 

community organisations. 

Daisy is agreat example of innovation 

and creativity –she has made her business 

work around her life and is providinga 

great local service too. 

It was also great to celebrate success for 

Kaiapoi dairy owner Nilesh Vallabh and 

his familywho havebeen part of our 

community for more thantwo decades. 

Nileshwas having difficulty in getting a 

Lotto licencefor his shop even though 

there was one lessoutlet in townafter 

Take Note closed down. Iwas glad to be 

able to help by organising aLotto 

representativetocome downfrom 

Auckland to visit Nilesh and myselfinhis 

Kaiapoi shop. Ourfarmers, along with 

individualslikeDaisy and Nilesh, are the 

backbone of our community, and Iama 

fierceadvocate for all residentswhen they 

need someonetofight in their corner. 

Waimakariri 

Focus from Dan Gordon, Mayor 

Acommunity facility 

MainPower Stadium 

It was apriivilegetoopen MainPower 

Stadium on Sunday. 

It was important forthe councillors and 

me thatthis openingbefor the whole 

community. 

Despite theweather,4000people came 

throughtoview this outstandingfacility. 

At 6000 square metres, peoplewere 

amazedbythe size andquality. 

There havebeenmanywho havebeen 

significanttothisproject andhelped us 

get to theofficial opening. You knowwho 

you are andahugethankyou for your 

workincreating thisfacility. 

Whathas beendelivered is astunning 

multiuse facilitythat Iknow our 

community willbepleased with. There 

has been huge expectation and 

excitement. 

Thisfacility is for all agesbut Iam 

especially excitedabout thebenefits it 

willprovide our youngpeoplewho will 

gainaccess to highquality sport and 

activities,but also the wider benefits to 

our community’s healthand wellbeing. 

Our hopeisthat this stadiumwill 

inspireour next generation of athletes 

and help ouryoung people have the 

opportunity to reach theirpotential as 

futurerepresentatives forCanterbury, 

New Zealand or indeedbecome 

Olympians.Nomatterwhatlevelyou 

achieveat, youwillmake us proud. 

Water reform 

As you will haveread,the Government 

is proposingchanges to theway our 

drinkingwater,stormwater and 

wastewaterservices are delivered to 

residents through aThree WatersReform 

process. 

The Government has given councils 

until the end of Septembertoprovide 

feedback on whether we,asadistrict, 

wishtooptin or optout of the proposed 

reform. Beforewemake adecision about 

the nextstage of thereformprocesswe 

are keen hear whatour community thinks 

and will be undertaking engagement with 

you shortly. 

Soonall ratepayers will receive aletter 

which laysout thebestinformation we 

knowtodate regardingthe reform 

proposal. Included willbeafeedback 

form. Yourcouncillors andIwill be 

availableataseries of community dropins 

to discuss thereform proposals and 

answerany questionsyou mayhave. 

Yourviews areimportant and we 

strongly encouragereceiving your 

feedback before we make aformal 

decision on September 28. 

Vic Allen 

Sadly Oxford’s Vic Allen passed away 

lastweek. Vichad beenastrong advocate 

for his community especiallyOxford. 

He loved his communityand was 

passionate about it.Hewasinvolved in 

mostcommunity organisationsand had 

servedaschair or ahardworking 

committee member. 

Vic wasalsoalongserving memberof 

the OxfordEyreWard Advisory Board 

and oversaw anumber of projects to bring 

themtoasuccessful completion. 

For hisservicetothe community Vic 

was awardedaCommunity Service 

Award. 

Vic Allen worked hardfor his 

community to makeitabetter place. He 

achieved that.His contribution was 

extensive. 

Our community is so muchthe better for 

his involvement. On behalf of agrateful 

community,thank you Vicfor your faithful 

service.Rest in peace. 

Councils can now consider rezoning land for development 


The identificationofnew areas that 

could accommodate futureurban 

housing developmentinRangiora, 

Kaiapoiand Rolleston, hasbeen 

approved by the Minister for the 

Environment. 

The Minister approvedthe changes to 

the Canterbury Regional Policy 

Statement(CRPS),onMay 28. His 

decision waspublicly notifiedonJuly 17. 

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became operative on July 28. 

Andrew Parrish,Environment 

Canterbury regional planningmanager, 

saysthisenables theWaimakaririand 

Selwyn DistrictCouncils to consider 

rezoning of land in futuredevelopment 

areas through theirdistrict planning 

processes, if required,tomeetshortfalls 

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communities on additional land for 

housing, andprovide higher density 

living environments, includingmixeduse 

developments andagreater range of 

housingtypes”. 

The proposed change willallowfor 

rezoning fornew housing developments 

in Rolleston,Rangiora andKaiapoi to 

support projectedpopulation growth 

overthe next30years. 

The Waimakariri district’s population 

is projected to growfrom64,700 (asat 

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the next decade andmore than12,000 

new houses by 2051. 

The change is likely to leadtohigher 

housingdensityinthe Waimakariri 

district,whichthe council tentatively 

agreed to as part of theOur Space 

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Groundswell plan further action 


Groundswell is planningfurther action if it 

doesn’t get aGovernmentresponseby 

August16toits protestover unworkable 

regulations. 

It has been six weeks since 

Groundswell’s Howl of aProtest galvanized 

around60,000 peoplethroughoutthe 

country to roll into town in their tractors, 

trucks, utes and on foottosupport 

Groundswell’s concernsaround two key 

piecesoflegislation—freshwater and 

indigenous biodiversity/significant natural 

areas (SNAs). 

In recent days it has added Three 

WatersReforms to its dossier because of 

increasingconcerns among councils.. 

Spokesperson Bryce McKenzie says 

many councils have expressedconcerns 

about the lackofinformationand 

meaningfulconsultation,and the hastein 

which the Government are pushing the 

reforms through. 

“This is shaping up as ahighly divisive 

issue in localgovernment, with some 

councilsstrongly in support and many 

othersopposedorexpressing 

reservations”, says Mr McKenzie. 

“Farmers are not the onlyones being 

subject to aone size fitsall, we know best, 

attitude from the government.” 

Groundswell pledges to continueits 

campaign until muchneeded changes to 

unworkableregulations happens. 

The organisation,which has its roots in 

Southland,isnow well established on the 

West Coast,and has beenjoinedbythe 

North CanterburybasedRural Advocacy 

Network throughanalliancewith 

Groundswell. 

It has published an Open Letter to the 

‘‘People of New Zealand’’reiterating its 

concerns. 

‘Groundswell NZ’s is not callingfor a 

halt in progressaddressing our 

environmental issues. We believeall New 

High Street display. .. Atractor convoy rolling through Rangiora’s central business district 

during Groundswell’s nationwide Howl of aProtest in July. 


Zealanders needtojoin in the journey of 

environmental custodianship. 

‘‘Leaders of Groundswell NZ are at the 

forefrontofthe environmental effortin 

New Zealand, clear evidence that we are 

welland trulyonboard. 

‘‘Weare not opposed to all regulation as 

claimed by some Government ministers. 

‘‘All humanactivities, including 

farming, havenegativeimpactsonthe 

environment and regulationsare part and 

parcel of every day life. 

‘‘Our oppositionisto unworkable 

regulations –particularly those that are 

impractical, costprohibitive, penalise 

environmentally progressive landowners 

or have detrimentaloutcomesfor the 

environment.Hence our objection to the 

two key piecesoflegislation; freshwater 

and indigenousbiodiversity/SNAs,’’ it says 

in the openletter. 

Groundswell saysits alternative 

solutions received scantcoverageinthe 

media, and it would continuetohighlight 

them. 

‘‘We support acatchment approachto 

freshwater whereregional councils have 

the autonomytowork with their 

communities in prioritising efforts to 

thosecatchments most in needofaction. 

‘‘Indigenous biodiversity policies must 

not continue to penalise conservation 

minded landowners and devalue their 

properties. 

‘‘We seekanapproach that turnsnatural 

areasonprivate landinto an asset, 

supports those proactive in conservation 

and empowers everyone to takebetter 

care of our environment. 

‘‘Enough is enough.’’ 

NEWS 


Sudima 

hotel still 

on track 

7 

Kaikoura’sSudimaHotel is on track 

to open by the end of nextyear. 

While the Covid19 pandemic has 

caused disruption, aSudimaHotels 

spokesperson says constructionis 

continuing on the $35 million 

complex, ahead of the targeted 

openingdate in springorsummer 

next year,tocoincide with 

Kaikoura’s traditionalbusy season. 

‘‘Workisongoing, bothonsite and 

offsite, and will scale up or down 

depending on the stageofthe 

project and what’s needed at the 

time for delivery to the targeted 

openingdate,’’ the spokesperson 

says. 

‘‘While the pandemic has changed 

the tourism landscape,especially 

for regional operations and 

timelineplans from those pre 

Covid, construction is progressing 

well with the opening planned for 

later in 2022 to align withthe busier 

summer season.’’ 

The spokesperson saysthere will 

be plenty of opportunities for locals 

to applyfor employment at the new 

hotel. 

The stateofthe art hotel is 

expected to provide jobs for about 

60 staff, who will be employed 

locally.‘‘Recruitmentprocesses are 

undertaken at various stages of the 

project and will ramp up closer to 

the targetedopeningdate.’’ 

The 120room, 4.5 starrated 

waterfront hotel is set to be agamechangerfor 

Kaikoura, bringing 

touriststothe area. 

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Cemetery spruce up 


AKeep Rangiora Beautiful projecthas 

transformed the overgrownRangioraSt 

John’sAnglican Cemetery in Ashley St. 

Work on the project began after 

sisters Beverley and Adrienne 

McGowan, members of the Keep 

Rangiora Beautiful group,cycled 

aroundRangioralast September 

looking for public areas in need of atidy 

up. 

The Anglicancemeterystood out as a 

place desperately in need of some 

attention. Theycontacted the Rangiora 

Anglican Parish for permission to tidy 

up the cemetery and set to work on 

January 14 this year. 

They were joinedbyafellow Keep 

Rangiora Beautiful member, Bev 

Alexander,and the women have worked 

in the cemetery grounds most 

Thursdays since then, mowingthe 

lawns,pulling weeds,clipping the long 

grass aroundthe graves, cleaning and 

tidying the headstonesand takingthe 

gardenwastetothe RangioraRefuse 

and Recycling Centre using vouchers 

supplied by the Waimakariri District 

Council. 

It has been abig job and the work is 

not completeyet but the transformation 

of the cemetery groundsfrom an 

overgrown,uncared for area,back to a 

tidy, tranquil, final resting placehas 

made it aworthwhile project. 

‘‘Beverley has done most of the work,’’ 

Bev (Alexander)said. ‘‘She comes here 

every Thursday and stays for most of the 

day.’’ 

The cemeterywas established about 

Big job ahead ... Keep Rangiora Beautiful 

member Beverley McGowan, working in the 

overgrown Rangiora St John’s Anglican 

Cemetery grounds in Ashley Street earlier 

this year. 

PHOTO ADRIENNE MCGOWAN 

1860 after early settlers in Rangiora 

made an application to the Canterbury 

Provincial Council for asuitable area of 

land for burials. Manyofthe pioneersof 

Rangiora and surrounding districts are 

buriedinthis cemetery, including the 

poet and social worker Mary Ursula 

Bethell, 18741945, who is interredin 

her family’s plot. 

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Family passes to giveaway 

to MainPower Light festival 

Alightingextravaganza returns to 

Rangiora’s Victoria Park next month. 

The MainPower LightFestival will 

transformthe parkinto alight and 

sound wonderland fromSeptember 

16 to 18. 

Six familypasses to thefestivalare 

up for grabs. 

Fivepasses includeglow toys,and 

entry to theoutdoormovieon 

Saturday, September 18. 

The sixthfamily pass includesglow 

toys, entrytoSaturday’soutdoor 

movie, plusa$100voucherfor lunch 

or dinner,and a$50 giftpackfrom 

PlantyAffair. 

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VictoriaParkand promises to be 

bigger,better andbrighterthanlast 

year’s inaugural festival. 

Event spokesmanKarlHorwarth 

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lights installed, withmirror balls, a 

5m mushroom, neontrees, fairy light 

tunnelsand canopies,and pulsing 

arches. 

‘‘VictoriaPark will be litupwith a 

fairylandoflaser lights,neon,disco 

lights,interactive lighting displays, 

glow toys and more,’’ Mr Horwarth 

says. 

TheMainPower NorthCanterbury 

Lightsphoto competitionwillrun 

again,with entrantsable to enter up 

to five photoseach. 

Thereare sectionsfor youth and 

adults, andentriesmustbeemailed 

to rangioralightandsound@gmail. 

com. 

Finalists will havetheirwork 

showcased in the NorthCanterbury 

News. 

To be in to win aFamily Pass, 

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be drawn on August 27,at12noon.

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Keen helpers ... Peter Whitehead, Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare group trap coordinator, 

left, is presented with one of the housings for pest traps by Lynn Andrews, Murray Giles, 

Colin Dixon, Alan Orchard, Mike Cherry and Ross Stewart. 

Residents on hand to 

help replace traps 

Agroup of CharlesUpham Retirement 

Village residents arehelping replace 

pest traps swept awayduringflooding 

of the Ashley/Rakahuri River. 

Lynn Andrews and fellow village 

residents havebuilt 76 wooden 

housings for the metal pest traps laid 

along the braided river to catch 

predators endangering rarebirdlife. 

They handed over the second batch 

of 38 traphousings to the Ashley 

Rakahuri RivercareGroup(ARRG) 

recently. 

ARRG worksinconjunctionwith 

other groupsincludingthe 

Department of Conservation(DoC)to 

protect thebraidedriverbased birds. 

The traps help make the Ashley 

River asafe place for blackbilled 

gulls,banded dotterels, 

oystercatchers. The work is also to 

help species like black fronted terns, 

and wrybillsurvive in whatcan be a 

tough environment. 

ARRG trappingcoordinator Peter 

Whiteheadsays agood number of DOC 

200 traps are located on the berms of 

the riverhad been washedaway by the 

late May, earlyJune flooding. The 

traps were takendown riverand out to 

sea. 

“The river ran at 150 cusecs… the 

same rate by the way as the Ashburton 

River,” Peter said. 

“Of our about 450 traps, we lost about 

aquarter of them.’’ 

Rare bird ... Ablackfronted tern in 

breeding plumage soars above the Ashley 

River. 

PHOTO: FILE 

Petersays he is thankful thatthe 

RymanHealthcare residents, like 

himself retired and with time on hand, 

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sharp turning movements, and 

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smoothly. 

‘‘And remember to keep asafe 

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He also says landowners have a 

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No payrise for Mayor Dan 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon has been 

overlooked for apayrise in the latest 

RemunerationAuthority 

recommendations. 

WhileDeputy MayorNeville Atkinson 

and the other councillors will receive small 

pay increases,MrGordon’s salary will 

remain at $137,500 for the next 12 months. 

The new payrises wereapproved at last 

week’s Waimakariri District Council 

meeting and will alsosee community board 

members receivesmallincreases. 

Ratesofpay for elected members are set 

each year by the RemunerationAuthority. 

Remunerationwas delayed lastyeardue 

to the Covid19 pandemic with no payrise 

for the 2019/20 financialyear, althoughthe 

Mayor’s salary was trimmed by 10 percent 

for six months. While the economy has 

proven to be moreresilientthan predicted, 

the Remuneration Authority has taken‘‘a 

Dan Gordon 

conservative approach’’indetermining 

localgovernment members’ rates of pay for 

the 2021/22year. 

Council opts to retain wards 

The Waimakariri District Council has 

opted for the statusquo for next year’s 

local body elections. 

Councillors voted lastweek to 

recommend the existing threeward, 

four communityboardstructure for the 

2022 and 2025 local body elections, as 

part of the council’ssix yearly 

representation review. 

Aside from minor boundary changes, 

due to changes in population, the 

council has opted for threewards with 

new names Coastal (Kaiapoi 

Woodend), Central(RangioraAshley) 

and Western(OxfordOhoka). 

The Coastal and Centralwardswill 

each have elected four councillors, 

while the Western ward willhave two. 

There will continue to be four 

community boards,with the Coastal 

ward being split into the Kaiapoi 

Tuahiwi and WoodendSefton 

CommunityBoards, with eachboard 

having five elected members and two 

appointedcouncillors. 

Arecommended change to the existing 

structure will see six memberselected 

from the Rangiora subdivisionand two 

from the Ashley subdivision elected to 

the RangioraAshley Community Board, 

alongside the four Central ward 

councillors. 

This change is due to population 

changes,Mayor Dan Gordonsays. 

Threememberseach will be elected 

from the OhokaSwannanoa and the 

Oxford subdivisions to the Oxford 

OhokaCommunity Board, along with the 

two Western ward councillors. 

The recommendations have gone for 

consultation, with submissions closing 

on September27. 

Apublic hearingisscheduled for 

October 12. 

Stockwater review 

The Waimakariri District Council is 

reviewing its stockwater race bylaw. 

Residents and water race users are 

being asked to give feedback on proposed 

changes to the 2019 Stockwater Race 

Bylaw. 

Stockwater portfolio holder Cr Sandra 

Stewart says she is really keen to hear 

the feedback to ensure the council is on 

the right track. 

‘‘We want to hear if any amendments 

are necessary before the final bylaw is 

adopted later this year,’’ she says. 

‘‘I’m particularly interested in race 

users and residents’ views on the 

environmental benefits of the race 

network which through leakage, 

recharge our underground aquifers and 

dilute nitrate groundwater pollution. 

‘‘Whether these benefits should be 

funded through adistrictwide 

environmental rate is proposed to be 

addressed in the future once the outcome 

of the Government’s Three Waters 

Reform is known? 

‘‘I look forward to hearing our 

community’s views on our approach to 

maintaining the water race system.’’ 

The races provide stockwater to 1629 

properties which pay an annual rate to 

cover management of the network. The 

races are almost 830km in length and 

cover over 42,000 hectares through the 

district. 

The bylaw details the rules protecting 

the water race network, and is an 

important tool to help the council and its 

contractors make decisions while 

maintaining the supply of stockwater to 

users of the scheme. 

Councillors adopted the Stockwater 

Race Bylaw in 2019 and undertook to 

carry out afurther review within two 

years, giving users and residents an 

opportunity for comment. 

The review looks broad topics 

including works in private property, road 

Stockwater ... The Waimakariri District 

Council is seeking feed back on its 

stockwater bylaw. 

PHOTO: FILE 

reserve race maintenance, managed 

aquifer recharge, environmental 

benefits, ponds, fencing of water races 

and biosecurity and contamination risks 

The existing bylaw requires 

landowners to maintain any portion of 

stockwater race on or adjacent to their 

property boundary if it is within the road 

reserve. 

The 2021 review does not propose any 

changes to this responsibility and the 

council wants to check in with the 

community to see if they agree with this 

approach. 

The council is not proposing to fund 

the environmental benefit of the water 

race system at this stage. 

It is proposed that this will be 

addressed as part of the 3Waters Rating 

Review in 2023. 

Letters will be sent to each property on 

the race network, and feedback on the 

proposed bylaw closes on September 7. 

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New stadium attracts plenty of interest 

People braved wintry 

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anticipated MainPower 

Stadium opening in their 

thousands on Sunday. 

North Canterbury News 

journalist David Hill popped 

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action. 

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Serving the region ... North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust 

chief executive Michael Sharpe (left), Hurunui Mayor Marie Black and 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon expect the new stadium to benefit the 

region. 

Multisport ... The new 

MainPower Stadium offers plenty 

of possibilities for sports lovers. 

Job done ... Cr Robbie Brine (left), Deputy Mayor Cr Neville Atkinson, 

former Mayor David Ayers and former Waimakariri District Council 

chief executive Jim Palmer were pleased to finally see the completed 

stadium. 

Celebrations ... North 

Canterbury Sport and Recreation 

Trust community engagement 

manager Caroline Whittaker and 

former chairperson Tony Hall. 

Main court ... Young basketballers show their skills on court 3which 

will form the main court at the stadium. 

Cultural welcome ... Local school students perform kapa haka at the 

stadium opening. 

PHOTO: WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT COUNCIL 

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Mayoral challenge ... Marie Black (left, Hurunui), Sam Broughton (Selwyn) and Dan Gordon (Waimakariri) 

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Rail safety ... Be Safe around trains. 

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Be safe around railway lines 

NorthCanterbury residentsare being 

remindedtobesafe around railwaylines. 

This weekisRail Safety Week, an annual 

event, planned and coordinated by 

KiwiRail and TrackSAFENZ. 

The campaign aimstoraise awareness 

aboutrail safety and to encouragesafe 

behaviouraround trains, railway tracks 

and level crossings. 

Nationally, sincethe beginningof2010, 

therehave been 48 recorded serious or 

fatalcrashes involving atrainand amotor 

vehicle and two collisionswith cyclists. 

Twenty of these crashes were fatal. 

The Waimakariri district has 23 rail 

crossings and it features in these statistics. 

The district’s rail crossings haveavariety 

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and flashing lights to basicsignage. 

All road usersare reminded to pay extra 

attention at railcrossings and not get 

complacent aboutthe risk. 

Around 72 percent of seriousand fatal 

crashes betweenvehicles and trains 

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protection,either aGive Way or Stopsign. 

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incidents involve farmers. If youcross arail 

crossingeveryday and never see atrainit 

is common to become complacent.Ifyou 

get it wrong, it is not worth the risk. 

TheRangiora NetballClub has beaten out 

hundredsofentriestobenamed thetop 

winner of the MILO Pitch for YourClub 

competition. 

The competition, which ran for six 

weeks, offered teamsandsports clubs 

across NewZealand theopportunity to win 

ashare of $50,000 in cash andsports 

equipment, plusthe opportunity to feature 

in aRebelSports advertisement. 

Clubs of any sizeorsportingcode, with 

players of anyage could enter. 

In their creative video application, the 

members of theRangiora Netball club 

spoke of theirneed fornew uniforms, 

equipment and training for future umpires 

and coaching. The entryhas seen the club 

takegold in thecompetition,winning 

$10,000 cashand the chance to feature in a 

Rebel Sportsadvertisement. 

MILO teamed up with NewZealand's 

sporting greatsDameValerieAdam,Scott 

Barrett andKatrina Roretojudgethe 

competition. 

Netballer and judge, Katrina Rore said 

that whileitwas ahard decisiontoselect 

the top winner, Rangiora Netball Club 

ticked allofthe boxes. 

‘‘I loved the inclusivityRangioraNetball 

showedwithin their club and howthey 

demonstrated theirgreat community 

spirit,’’ Katrinasaid. 

MILOspokesperson FraserShrimpton 

saidwhenthey saw their entry, they knew 

theyhad to help. 

‘‘For yearswe’ve been fuelling active 

kids and arethrilledtobeabletosupport 

members of theteamatRangiora Netball 

club so they canreachtheir full potential 

andcontinue to havefun.’’ 

Thetop six winners of thecompetition 

included Petone RowingClub,Auckland 

DivingClub, Dunedin TechnicalAFC, 

Hamilton City Gymnastics andMount 

Roskill Rugby. 

In total there were 23 winners of the 

MILOPitchFor Your Clubcompetition, 

witheach winning club taking away ashare 

of the$50,000 in cashand sports equipment 

prize. 

Land use concerns raised 

North Canterbury Fish &Game has 

expressed concerns at the findings in a 

major Environment Canterbury (ECan) 

report on land use intensification in the 

Canterburyhigh country. 

ECan scientists found 6847 hectares in 

the Waimakariri, Rakaia, Hakatere/ 

Ashburton,and Rangitatariver catchments 

had been developedinthe 19902019 

period, whichhas been linked to 

deteriorating water quality in high country 

lakes and springfed streams. 

‘‘The reportputs on paper what the 

public has witnessed in the high country for 

some time,’’chiefexecutive Rasmus 

Gabrielsson says.‘‘Anyonewho has spent 

time in the high country has seen the 

intensification,shifting from alandscape 

dominated by the browns and greys of 

tussock and shrubland to the cultivated 

greenpasture and fodder crops more 

associated with the Canterbury Plains.’’ 

ECan’s report links intensive 

development of Canterbury’s lowland 

plainswith aprogressive loss of aquatic 

habitatand values to facilitate agricultural 

efficiency. ‘‘Landuse intensification in the 

high country,ifunregulated,islikely to 

resultinsimilaroutcomes.’’ An ECan 

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Young entrepreneurs ... Jaden Holland and Heyley Currie have created anew 

product in abid to reduce waste. 

Enterprising students 

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household cosmetics, are being 

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GreenPodsNew Zealandhas been 

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Currie,the company'schief executive 

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The pairare runningthe companyas 

partoftheir business studiesclass 

project. 

The pods, which are stillinthe 

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Jason’shaircut for cancer 

JasonClements has not had 

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decade. 

The Waimakariri 

Librarieslearning 

connections coordinator, 

who has not cut his hair 

since2009, is having his 

head shaved to support 

Daffodil Day. 

He has also grown out his 

beard, and intends to get his 

beardand trademark long 

hair shaved off in aChop the 

Mop fundraiser for the 

NorthCanterbury Cancer 

Society. 

The event is being held in 

the RangioraLibrary on 

Thursday,August 26, the 

day priortoDaffodil Day. 

An awardwinning poet, 

Jasonwrites under the pen 

name Doc Drumheller. 

He is atutor at writing 

workshops being held 

during aWaimakariri 

Librariesand North 

Canterbury Cancer Society 

collaboration supporting 

families affected by cancer. 

‘‘It has been an honour to 

help the workshop 

participants with their 

writing, and it feels like a 

good time to shave my hair 

to supportthe vital work 

done by the Cancer 

Society,’’Jasonsaid. 

‘‘I have losttwo fathers to 

cancer, and cancer has cast 

along shadow on our family 

tree.Iwant to do a 

fundraisertohelp families 

and their loved ones who 

are livingwith cancer.’’ 

The Chop The Mop 

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Chop the mop ... Waimakariri Libraries learning 

connections coordinator Jason Clements is having atrim to 

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Cancer Society. 


conjunction with the Word 

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Family firm navigates 150 years 

Retailing has run through the veins of 

the Blackwell family for six generations. 

Next month the family celebrates a 

milestone —150 years of retailing in 

Kaiapoi. 

Blackwells Department Store is a 

Kaiapoi landmark built on asolid 

foundation of service to the community, 

looking after the needs of customers and 

adapting to their requirements. 

Today it is managed by Andrew and 

Michael Blackwell, the fifth generation 

to take the helm, with the sixth 

generation lending ahand on the floor. 

Andrew Blackwell told those gathered 

for the launch of Pattern of Years in 

December 2018, abook penned by Colin 

Amodeo chronicling the colourful 

history of the firm, that the family liked 

being retailers. 

‘‘We’re still here happily trading in 

this great little town.’’ 

The store, which offers aquaint, 

diverse and practical retail experience, 

began life as the Railway Store, opening 

in 1871. 

The general store was opened by 

George Henry Blackwell to capitalise on 

the boost in trade expected with the 

extension of the railway line to the river 

town. 

After trading for two years, the store 

moved to the corner of Black and Hilton 

streets, before moving to its present 

location on the corner of Williams Street 

and Raven Quay. 

Joseph Henry Blackwell was the 

second generation of the family to run 

the business, joining in 1888 and 

working in the store for 77 years, before 

retiring in 1956. 

In the early 1900s, new departments 

were added as the business grew, 

including drapery, clothing, bakery, and 

dressmaking. 

Like his father, Joseph Blackwell was 

heavily involved in community affairs, 

Afamily affair ... HH(Hugh) Blackwell, the third generation to take the helm at the family 

business (left), JHBlackwelll, the second generation and David Blackwell the fourth 

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including serving 11 years as Kaiapoi 

Mayor. 

In 1914 Henry Hugh Blackwell joined 

the family business, after astint with 

Ballantynes, until World War 1broke out 

and the young Henry headed off to serve, 

eventually serving as aRoyal Flying 

Corp pilot in France. 

He returned to Kaiapoi in 1919, and 

eventually joined his father as adirector 

in the family business. 

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Celebration time 

Blackwell’sDepartment storein 

Kaiapoi willfocus on the past andits 

future during its150 year 

celebration next month. 

Staff will dress in period costume, 

and amuseum,showcasing 

memorabilia, photosand equipment 

frombygone days, willbeset upin 

storeforpeopletoview during the 

week of September 6to12. 

There will be afashion show on 

September 9, from 5pm until 8pm,a 

bestdressed competition, prizes, 

beverages and nibbles. 

To celebrate theretailing 

milestone there will be instore 

specials, and agift withsome 

purchases. 

The familyowned business is 

proud of itspast, andexcited about 

the future. 

New season’s stock is arriving 

dailyinstore, with alldepartments 

having new brands. 

Alot of work has gone into 

selecting this summers range, 

expanding on currentbrands and 

introducing more. 

Blackwell’shas focusedits 

selectionsonquality,value, being 

Decades of change 

From Page 22 

David Blackwell joined the team in 1948, 

after workingatBeaths and Co 

Department Store in Christchurch. 

During his time, Blackwellsadded and 

built up the furnishing and furniture 

sections. 

After taking directorship from his 

father Hugh, David ‘‘continued the 

acumen and sincerity which has guided 

the flagship for so long’’, Andrew 

Blackwell says. 

David Blackwell was actively involved 

in the business for 71 yearsand handed 

over the reigns tohis sons Andrew and 

Michael Blackwell in 1993, although he 

continued to take akeen interest in the 

family business. He died in September, 

2019, aged93. 

Over the decades, Blackwells has 

survived numerous challenges including 

world wars, depressions, economic 

downturn and floods. 

George Blackwell would have never 

expected the Canterbury earthquake of 

2010 to all but demolish the store or 

expected in 2020 apandemic would 

close the store for an extended period 

for the first time in 149 years. 

Over the years Blackwellshas stayed 

true to its traditional values of customer 

service. 

Blackwellscontinues to offer 

customer accounts for convenience as it 

did from the beginning. 

relevant, and appealing to the wider 

Canterbury community. 

Ladieswear is awork in progress 

andbySeptemberwillbefresh and 

new, with new brands,updated 

display units, and afocus on thenew 

andexciting. 

Menswear has had afaceliftwith 

newbrands Garcia, Gazman, Blazer 

andCrew arriving this summer to 

complementthe current R.M 

Williams, Levis, R.F Scott, John 

Lennon, Artex brands, to name a 

few. 

Homeware has been expanded 

andhas anew homein store, with 

newbrands—Weave, Linens and 

More andNZmerchants. 

Footwearisexpanding, with 

fabulous new brandsarriving. 

BlackwellsDepartmentStoreis 

excited aboutthe store being atrue 

modernday department store and 

remaining true to its roots. 

It will continue to have strong 

linkstothelocal community through 

supportinglocal community groups, 

business association and service 

groups,and community fundraising 

initiatives. 

Saturday trading was introduced in 

1986, with the storeopening from 9.30am 

to 12.30pm, and now until 4pm. 

Thiswas amajor change back in the 

1980s, so David Blackwell’s wifeJean 

made freshscones for morning tea every 

Saturday. MrsBlackwell’s famous 

cheese scones were astaff favourite. 

Sunday trading started when the store 

reopened after the 2010 earthquakes. 

Home delivery has always beenpart of 

Blackwells’ customer service, from 

horse andcart in the early days to 

motorbike andsidecar, motor vehicle 

and now avan for bigger purchases. 

Personal customer serviceby 

knowledgeable and long› serving staff is 

another key to success, with one present 

staff member having worked for the 

family for more than 30 years. 

Blackwells buyers constantly review 

international trends and the needs of the 

local North Canterbury market, which 

has grown immenselyinthe past decade. 

‘‘Six generations of the one family had 

kept it going through fire, flood, 

economic fluctuation and earthquake,’’ 

Colin Omodeo said. 

It was, he said, quite arecord in its 

own right, especially in the face of 

corporate raiders and the development 

of shopping malls,aswell as Farmers in 

Rangiora. 

‘‘You don’t often meet that kind of 

record.’’ 



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Fire and Ice ... Andrew Blackwell, and friend Greg Maarten, beside afrozen tribute to 

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Contributiontothe 

arts significant 

The Blackwell family’s contributionto 

the artsinKaiapoi has been 

‘‘tremendous’’, Kaiapoi Art Expo Trust 

deputychairperson Jackie Watson says. 

Blackwells Department Store has 

been asponsor of the annual Kaiapoi 

Art Expo, held in July, since its 

inception 16 years,with Andrew 

Blackwellhaving servedonthe 

committee. 

‘‘The Blackwellsare wonderful 

supporters of the art expo and have 

organised an event alongside it to bring 

more peopleinto the town,’’ Mrs Watson 

says. 

‘‘It is suchtremendous community 

support from the family.’’ 

The family established the Fire and 

Ice Festivalalongside the art expo, 

after the department storewas 

reopened in 2013, having been rebuilt 

after the September2010 earthquake. 

As part of the 150th celebrations, the 

Blackwell family has paidfor a 

sculpture which willbeunveiledonthe 

Kaiapoi River bank later this year. 

The sculpture will make awonderful 

addition to the town,alongside the 

water feature outsidethe Ruataniwha 

Kaiapoi Library, which was also made 

possible by agenerous donation from 

the Blackwell family,Mrs Watsonsays. 

The water feature, worth$72,000,was 

fundedbya$42,000 donation from the 

Margaret MBlackwell Trust and a 

$30,000 grantfrom the Kaiapoi 

CommunityBoard in 2013. 

Adaughter of J.H. Blackwell, 

Margaret Blackwell was born in 

Kaiapoi in 1907 and had acareer in 

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in March 1981. 

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Down through the generations 

Neill Price’sfamily has had an account 

with Blackwells Department Store for 

more than 80 years. 

The Kaiapoi identity has known the 

Blackwellfamily for as long as he can 

remember and has been shoppinginthe 

store since he was ayoungster. 

‘‘And Iprobably went there in the pram 

not knowing Iwas there.’’ 

The family’s legacy has been one of 

service to thecommunity and setting a 

high standard for presentation, Mr Price 

says. 

‘‘Theywere always immaculately 

dressed in suits and the staff were always 

well dressed andpresented themselves 

immaculately. 

‘‘Theyalways did that little bit extra that 

afamily business can do, as opposed to a 

trading conglomerate.’’ 

Mr Pricewell remembers Joseph 

Blackwell from his childhood. 

‘‘If evertherewas aman that impressed 

me as akid, it wasJ.H. Blackwell. He used 

to walkacross thebridge and he usedto 

stand up straightand was always 

immaculately dressed.’’ 

DeputyMayor Neville Atkinsonhas 

been shoppingatBlackwells since he was 

ayoungster. 

‘‘They’ve always been there. It’s 

something you probably takefor granted. 

Blackwellsisknownfor the oldfashioned 

style in whichthe shopwas runbefore the 

earthquake. Thingslike the docket books 

and theoldfashioned till, which is still 

there.Who does that?’’ 

The Blackwellfamily havealways been 

generousand loyal to Kaiapoi, he says. 

‘‘They’re never selfish when thinking of 

the town and betteringtheir business, they 

always consider how it willwork for the 

town.’’ 

KaiapoiTuahiwi CommunityBoard 

actingchairperson Jackie Watson says the 

Blackwell family has playedanimportant 

part in Kaiapoi’s story, supporting the 

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growth of the town, through community 

involvement and providing two Kaiapoi 

Mayors. 

‘‘It’s an amazing achievement. New 

Zealand history isn’t along one, but the 

Blackwellshave been apartofKaiapoi’s 

European history for most of it. And the 

storyisjust amazing. It’s suchaniconic 

store, that when peoplethink of Kaiapoi 

they think of Blackwells anditseems to 

have been drawing peopletothe town 

sincethe earthquake.’’ Bouncing backso 

quickly afterthe September 2010 

earthquake is testamenttothe family’s 

resilience, Mrs Watsonsays. 

Kaiapoi Promotions Association 

chairperson Martin Pinkhamsays ‘‘if it 

wasn’t for Blackwells, Kaiapoi wouldn’t be 

Kaiapoi’’.‘‘You just have to admire the 

courage they had after the earthquake.’’ 

Mr Pinkhamhas lived in Kaiapoi since 

1968and sayshis mother once worked 

upstairsinthe Blackwellsbuilding, which 

at the time was leased out to ashirt 

factory. 

‘‘It wasareal institution then and it is 

now and alot of people come out to 

Kaiapoi to shop at Blackwells. It’s a 

special place for sure.’’ 

Enterprise NorthCanterbury chief 

executive Heather Warwick saysevery 

town needsananchor business like 

Blackwells Department Store. 

‘‘I haveknownMichaeland Andrew 

Blackwellsince Ibegan at ENC. The 

Blackwells are acaring,sincere and 

communityminded family who have been 

the anchor business of Kaiapoi for 150 

years.All goodtowns,malls and shopping 

developments need amajor anchortenant 

and Kaiapoi is veryfortunate to have the 

Blackwells who committedtobuild back 

betterin2011 and continue to invest in and 

support the wonderful community.’’ 

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Aman of vision and fortitude 

David Blackwellenvisaged Kaiapoi 

becomingadestination once its main 

centre had amakeover following the 

20102011 Canterbury earthquakes. 

His visionhas become areality. 

Mr Blackwell,who died on September 

20, 2019, lived in Kaiapoi all his life and 

spent 47 years running the familyowned, 

Blackwell’s Department Store. 

He championed the courage and 

fortitudeofthe town’speople,and the 

Waimakariri District Council after the 

quakes,for ensuringnew life was breathed 

intoretailing in the riverside town. 

Thisinturn wouldbringpeople to the 

riversidetown to enjoyits facilities, the 

shopping, the river and the walkways,he 

toldthe NorthCanterbury News in June, 

2016. 

The devastation left behindafter the 

September 4, 2010 earthquake was new to 

everyone. 

‘‘Itwas largely anew experience. 

‘‘Ithad neverhappened in my lifetime 

and it was ahuge tasktoget things running 

again,’’ Mr Blackwell saidduring the 

interview. 

The Blackwell building was one thatgot 

‘‘whacked’’ by the earthquakes and along 

withother businesses got downtothe task 

of rebuilding pretty quickly. 

Whenthe February earthquake struck 

in 2011itwas time for the building to go, 

and while theBlackwell’s rebuildbegan 

quite earlyinthe piece, Mr Blackwell said 

Andrew and JackiePalmer at New World, 

Lindsay Petersatthe MandevilleTavern,a 

block of shopsowned by Jedd Pearce and 

the Charles Street Medical Centre alsogot 

up and ‘‘cracking’’. 

‘‘Ittook confidence in the future of the 

townas800 houses were lost to the 

earthquakes 1000 if you include Pines 

Beach whichequated to aloss of 

consumers.Ittook fortitude to riseout of 

the shambles and getupand get going,’’ he 

says. 

Visionary ... David Blackwell who spent 47 years running the familyowned Blackwell’s 

Department Store. Photo: File 

He paid tribute to the loyaltyofKaiapoi 

and country customers. 

‘‘We wereable to keepgoing in 

temporarypremises and we are very 

gratefulfor the loyalty. You can not run a 

business without customers,’’ said Mr 

Blackwell. 

No staff at the store had to be laid off, Mr 

Blackwellsaid. 

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Record sales of more than $67,000were 

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The expo is organised by the 

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success of the event to ‘‘ourhard working 

team’’, includingvice chairs Joan Whillans 

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former chair Waimakariri District Mayor 

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‘‘We are all volunteers but the important 

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immense and contributes hugely in 

makingthe expo the successthat it is.’’ 

Support from sponsors was also akey 

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helpedtoensure the expo continued to be 

accessible to everyone. 

‘‘It is important that it is only agold coin 

entry fee to attractmaximum exposure for 

the artists involved and provideaffordable 

familyentertainment forthe district,’’ 

Jackiesays. 

Planning for the expo,whichis 

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happens ‘‘at monthly meetings for half of 

the year’’ leading up to event. 

Seeingthe improvement in the standard 

of art over theyears and the growthin 

popularity of the event has beenthe best 

thing about being involved, Jackie says. 

Promoting Waimakariri as aplace where 

art flourishesand being involved with so 

manylocal sponsors was also rewarding. 

‘‘The art expoisareal community event in 

every way now.’’ 

Avirtual exhibition was established in 

place of the Expo last year due to the 

Covid19 pandemice. It attracted 42 

entriesand about$10,000 worth of art was 

sold. Avirtalexhibition has been 

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unlikely to happen. ‘‘It might detract from 

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during aceremony in theWaipara Town 

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She was joined in receiving an award 

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CAB North Canterbury is open for 

business on Rangiora’s main street. 

The local Citizens’ Advice Bureau has 

openedanew officeat209a High Street, 

next to the Waimakariri District Council 

buildings, whichallows it to be more 

visible. 

‘‘We are open for people to comealong 

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do, and just to physically find the 

office,’’ coordinatorTheresaEvans 

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see CAB’’. 

The local branch has secured anew 

recruit who has transferredfrom the 

North Island and speaks Mandarin 

Chinese. 

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their first language and is seeking 

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says. 

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time they are available. 

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Win tickets to film screening 

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The Governmentimposed nitrogen cap, 

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The new rules require farmers to 

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DairyNZ has been monitor the change 

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‘‘We don’t support the cap as it imposes 

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DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle 

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‘‘We’ve been advocating that the 

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the farmer reporting requirements.’’ 

Dr Mackle said their were several ways 

farmers could reduce nitrogen fertiliser 

use, which can contribute to better water 

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emissions. 

What do Ineed to do? 

Understanding the new regulations 

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important first step and DairyNZ 

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trusted farm adviser or aDairyNZ 

consulting officer. 

Knowing how much synthetic nitrogen 

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hectare or paddock of the farm allows 

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reduce your application by. 

Having good systems in place for 

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applied on farm and the area it was 

applied to will make reporting to the 

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Farmers are encourage to create aplan 

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Those exceeding the cap can apply for 

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Some Canterbury farmers have 

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in one big step especially if the reduction 

is bigger than 5060kg N/ha/yr). 

Several farmers have successfully 

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It is important that clover has time to 

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NIWA assists local farmers 

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Focus on strong wool 

By DAVID HILL 

There is plenty of causefor optimism 

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The FederatedFarmersNorth 

Canterbury meat and wool chairperson 

was commentingonrecent developments, 

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ActionGroup, anew research initiative 

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‘‘It’sthe most positive news we’ve seen 

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time. It’sexpected to make ahuge 

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Maxwell says. 

‘‘The proofwill be in the pudding, but 

it’s great to finally have some positive 

news.’’ 

Organisations such as Cavalier 

Bremworth, Big Save Furniture and 

Merino New Zealandhave come on board 

to championstrong wool,whilethe Strong 

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branded wool. 

The Wool ResearchOrganisation 

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Business,Innovation and Employment 

(MBIE), while anew farm assurance 

programme and aproposed merger 

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Primary Wool Cooperative is cause for 

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‘‘We’re really pleasedtosee industry 

players worktogether to end 

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‘‘We’re moving beyondsellingour clip 

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applications as diverse as cosmetics, 

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The new farmassurance programme 

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Farms focus on biodiversity 

Aseries of biodiversity projects has 

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values of streams and rivers throughout 

the Waimakariri catchment. 

Waimakariri Irrigation Ltd’s (WIL) 

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says knowledge and understanding of the 

land and water in the area has grown 

exponentially since an initial 

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identified 297 sites of interest in 2018. 

‘‘We also identified four lowland 

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Burgess Stream and one project each at 

Old Eyre and Hunters streams. 

Planting work started last week on one 

of the Burgess Stream projects, which is 

the first stage in aseries of linked 

projects aiming to restore the length of 

the stream. 

‘‘Burgess Stream has presented us with 

afantastic opportunity for WIL 

shareholders to enable catchmentscale 

restoration right from the beginning,’’ Mr 

Cameron says. 

‘‘While there have been many 

learnings along the way, it’s very exciting 

to be seeing everybody’s efforts turning 

the vision into areality.’’ 

He says work on Burgess Stream will 

protect the values around the spring 

head and the area further downstream 

where the water leaves the catchment 

area and flows through lifestyle blocks. 

‘‘It’s the perfect opportunity for the 

wider community to see the value in the 

work we are doing to protect the 

environment as the water way literally 

flows through their properties.’’ 

All shareholders Mr Cameron has 

worked with now have biodiversity plans 

in place which enable them to comply 

with regulatory requirements around 

biodiversity and freshwater. 

These plans provide evidence of 

shareholders’ environmental 

guardianship and awillingness to be 

proactive in enhancing streams and 

water ways on or near the landowner’s 

properties, he says. 

‘‘Landowners can also use this 

documentation to apply for funding from 

other sources to continue on with their 

environmental improvement projects onfarm, 

so the biodiversity plans are useful 

for amyriad of different purposes. 

‘‘Some landowners have been able to 

secure up to 50 percent of the funding 

required for their projects. 

‘‘The biodiversity plans also help to 

identify action points which can be 

woven into afarm environment plan, 

such as planting and stock exclusion 

which can deal with point source issues.’’ 

The programme is also reaching to 

provide handson learning opportunities 

for local schools through community 

outreach project with West Eyreton 

School. 

Tips for farm audits 

Help is at hand for Kaikoura farmers 

preparing for their farm audits. 

Environment Canterbury land 

management advisor Pete Bradshaw has 

been spending time leaning on fences 

and kitchen benches to help steer 

farmers in the right direction to meet 

local and national rules. 

One local farmer says the support Mr 

Bradshaw provided him was invaluable 

in helping him through his audit process, 

which afew years ago, would have made 

him ‘‘run for the hills’’. 

‘‘Working with Pete encouraged us in 

all aspects of our obligations. He was 

approachable and helpful on so many 

levels,’’ the farmer says. 

‘‘He visited us onfarm, carried out 

tests for us and gave us good advice on 

practical ways to improve our operation. 

‘‘Pete’s enthusiasm and help through 

the whole process made our audit much 

less daunting. We felt really listened to 

and valued as farmers.’’ 

Mr Bradshaw says the audit process 

doesn’t have to be difficult or scary and 

engaging early with staff can really help 

in the long run. 

‘‘The whole process is confidential, so 

if you’re worried about some aspects of 

your plan, or just want to check that 

you’re on the right track, Ican help.’’ 

Several projects funded by the 

Kaikoura Plains Recovery Project 

helped set some good foundations for 

local dairy farmers to work from. 

In 2019, as part of the ‘farming in wet 

conditions’ workstream, the project 

funded ‘preaudit dummy runs’ where an 

approved auditor engaged with Kaikoura 

dairy farms, regardless of whether they 

needed aconsent. 

‘‘This provided dairy farmers with an 

opportunity to see where they were postquake 

and where they needed to be in 

terms of their farm audit,’’ Mr Bradshaw 

says. 

‘‘Kaikoura farmers were really lucky to 

have this early support. Being reassured 

that they were on the right track while 

showing them the areas that needed 

work, was agame changer when it came 

to preparing for their actual audit,’’ he 

said. 

The project also initially partfunded 

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(cultural land management advisor) 

Makarini Rupene. 

‘‘Makarini’s early work with Kaikoura 

dairy farmers helped them start to 

understand the value and importance of 

blending mahinga kai values into their 

daytoday management and farm 

environment plans, while also helping to 

set some manageable targets,’’ Mr 

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All plans are audited by an 

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Canterbury is notified if there is follow 

up required, or to note when the next 

inspection date is set for. 

Farms achieving aCorDgrade are 

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Weather takes its toll on Sunday hockey 

HOCKEY 

Cold rain and snow flurries on Sunday 

caused the cancellation of many 

Rangiora Hockey Club platinum and 

senior grade games for the second time 

this season. 

With only acouple of games left in 

round robin play, teams need all the 

points and game time they can get ahead 

of the finals. 

In particular the Rangiora Colts and 

Oddfellows were drawn to play each 

other, which would have given one of 

them bragging rights and potentially top 

standing going into the finals. 

Fine weather on Saturday saw afull 

round of division 1and junior games 

completed, but not with the results many 

teams would have been hoping for. 

Both division 1men's and women's 

teams were beaten, with the men backing 

up from their catch up game against 

Southern on Thursday night, which they 

also lost. 

With semifinals looming this 

weekend, both teams now have an 

opportunity to upset the apple cart and 

finish their seasons on ahigh. 

Performance of the week must go to the 

Rangiora Amidweek open men's team, 

which put its nearest rivals Marist 

Gooses to the sword on Tuesday night. 

Both teams were unbeaten heading 

into the top of the table clash, after the 

round one game was cancelled due to turf 

flooding. 

There was an expectation of this being 

atightly fought contest. 

But there was only one team in it, as 

Rangiora’s Craig Reynolds scored two 

early goals from penalty corners, then 

kept scoring at regular intervals and held 

strong on defence to deny Marist any 

opportunities for acome back. 

The 70 result gives the Rangiora team 

confidence of winning division 2asthese 

two teams will likely meet again in the 

final in just two weeks time. 

The Rangiora Allsorts players will be 

kicking themselves for missed 

opportunities in the clash with Southern 

United at MainPower Turf. 

Up 31 at halftime, the Allsorts failed 

to convert its chances in the second, 

while the visitors wore down the defence 

to score 3late goals. 

Fortunately the result made no 

difference to the table standings and the 

Allsorts has the opportunity next week to 

secure sixth spot and aplayoff against 

Harewood. 

In the midweek open women's 

competition the Rangiora Hurunui 

Hares took maximum points in the game 

against Avon and should secure top spot 

in division 1heading into the finals week. 

Meanwhile the Rangiora Hurunui Hawks 

secured just its fourth win of the season, 

beating Avon for the second time. 

Results 

Division 1: Men Rangiora CBK 0lost to 

Southern United 5. Rangiora CBK 3 

(Damian Allerby 1, Liam Gray 1, Tim Smit 

1) lost to HSOB/Burnside 6. 

Women Rangiora CBK 0lost to HSOB/ 

Burnside 1. MVP: Sarah Hinchley. 

Sunday Super League Championship: 

Men Rangiora Colts vs Rangiora 

Oddfellows game cancelled due to 

weather. 

Women Rangiora Piwakawaka 

defaulted to Waikirikiri. 

MidWeek Open: Men Rangiora A7 

(Craig Reynolds 2, Tony McDonald 1, 

Dominic Cleary 1, Thomas Spall 1, Tony 

Kean 1, Johnny King 1) beat Marist 

Gooses 0. Rangiora Allsorts 3lost to 

Southern United 4. 

Women Rangiora Hurunui Hares 5(Jan 

McDonald 1, Rose Johnston 1, Keighley 

Robertson 1, Kelly McNicholson 1, 

Amanda Murray 1) beat Avon 1. Rangiora 

Hurunui Hawks 1(Anneke Cameron 1) 

On attack ... Lucy McLean of the Rangiora Raiders in action against Harewood. 

beat Avon 0. 

Platinum Grades: Men Rangiora A2 

(Sam Firth 1, Harry Forbes 1) lost to 

Marist Green 8. Rangiora B0lost to 

Southern United 4. 

Kwik Sticks 11aside: Boys Rangiora 

Renegades 0lost to Harewood 3. MVP: 

Connor Smith. 

Girls Rangiora Rascals 0lost to 

Harewood 1. 

Kwik Sticks 7aside: Boys Rangiora 

Rampage 3(Jake Smith 2, Riley 

Girdlestone 1) beat Harewood Hitters 1. 

MVP: Jake Smith. 

Girls Rangiora Rebels 3(Meg Dunn 1, 

Brooke Mattsen 1, Emma Schaffer 1) beat 

Hornby 1. MVP: Emma Schaffer. 

Rangiora Rainbows 4(Angie Mones 

Cazon 2, Ruby Taylor 1, PJ Mackintosh 1) 

beat St Margarets 2. MVP: Ruby Taylor. 

Rangiora Rubys 0lost to St Andrews 4. 

MVP: Grace McKnight. 

Kiwi Sticks: Boys Rangiora Rogues 2 

(George Chambers, Benji MonesCazon, 


Seth Cann) lost to Waikirikiri Kakapos 3. 

MVP: George Chambers. 

Girls Rangiora Rabbits 7(Catherine 

McKellow 4, Emma McKellow 1, 

Anastasia Wright 1, Ashlee Harkess 1) 

beat Marist 0. MVP: Athena Vernall. 

Rangiora Raiders 3(Lucy McLean 2, Ana 

White 1) lost to Harewood Dynamites 4. 

MVP: Ana White. Rangiora Road 

Runners 10 (Sammy FrostSmith 3, Logan 

Stevenson 2, Erin Cook 2, Bella Cherry 2, 

Mackenzie Simpson 1) beat St Margarets 

1. MVP: Mackenzie Simpson. 

Mini Sticks: Boys Rangiora Roadsters 1 

(Aidan Ferguson 1) lost to Marist Gorillas 

5. MVP: Jordan Thomson. 

Girls Rangiora Rockets 8(Shaylee 

Eastmond 4, Aimee Dunlop 1, Hazel 

O'Steen 1, Ruby Hutchison 1, Vida Berry 

1) beat Southern United Sparrows 1. 

MVP: Ila Bavis. Rangiora Rock Stars 5 

(Anita MonesCazon 3, Charlotte Hawes 

2) beat HSOB/Burnside Llamas 1. MVP: 

Alex Berry. 

Successful tournament 

NETBALL 

Young netballers from 

Rangiora High School 

had asuccessful time at 

the South Island 

Secondary School junior 

netball tournament at 

Hagley Courts in 

Christchurch during the 

school holidays. 

The 9A team, coached 

by Jenni Loffhagen, was 

unstoppable beating 

Villa Maria 3619 in the 

semi finals, and went on 

to finish second, after 

going down to St 

Margaret’s 2534ina 

tightly contested final. 

The 10a team, coached 

by KarenHumm, topped 

its poolbefore losingin 

the quarter final 3143 

against Columba College. 

Astrong finishwith 

threewins secured the 

team astrong fifth place. 

Atotal of 32 teams from 

throughoutthe South 

Island playedinthe 

competition, where each 

team played in asection 

of their year level. 

NC rugby defeats Buller 

RUGBY 

NorthCanterbury rugbyopenedits 

representative season withacomfortable 

417 winagainst Heartland sideBulleron 

Saturday. 

Up 200athalf timethe momentum 

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Hurunui winger Digby Heard, who scored 

two tries. 

Scoreboard: North Canterbury41 

(Heard 2,MattRoberts, JordieSwaine, 

Archie McBride, Angus Mitchelltries, 

Retallick 4conversions andapenalty) 

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What’s happening in your 

community… 

MainPower Stadium Opens to the Public 

Mayor Dan Gordon and North Canterbury Sport 

and Recreation Trust (NCSRT) Chair Don Robertson 

cut the ribbon on Sunday in front ofhundreds of 

people who braved the rain and snow toattend the 

official opening of the MainPower Stadium. 

“It’sbeen20years in themaking and Ithinkitmeans a 

lottoourcommunity, from our youngathletes,toour 

sportspeople andthosewho willuse it morebroadly as 

amulti-usefacility,” saysMayor DanGordon.“Seeing 

thehugenumber of people whoattendedshows just 

how much it means to the community.” 

It’s estimated up to four thousand people attended 

the open day and toured the stadium’svarious areas 

including the central fitness centre, main court area 

and coaching spaces. On the courts, local teams 

got their first chance totry out the facility as they 

entertained guests with sports demonstrations. 

The stadium will be managed by the NCSRT who 

have been eagerly awaiting the opening asthe 

District’s expanding population has outgrown 

existing court space. 

“This is agame changer for the community, it’s 

state of the art and we’ve got everything we could 

possibly need,” says Don Robertson, NCSRT Chair. 

“We are really excited.” 

At 6000m2 in size and featuring four standard 

sized courts the community facility isthe largest 

to be constructed in the District. It was designed 

by Warren and Mahoney and built over 18months 

by Leighs Construction. 

It’s Rail Safety Week 

Nationally, since the beginning of 2010, there have 

been 48 recorded serious or fatal crashes involving 

atrain and amotor vehicle and two collisions with 

cyclists. Twenty of these were fatal. Sadly, some of 

the Waimakariri District’s rail crossings feature in 

these statistics. 

Today is the start of Rail Safety Week, an annual 

event, planned and coordinated by KiwiRail and 

TrackSAFENZ. The campaign aims to raise awareness 

about rail safety and to encourage safe behaviour 

around trains, railway tracks and level crossings. 

There are 23 rail crossings in our District, and a 

variety of different controls ranging from barriers 

and flashing lights to basic signage. 

Everyone is reminded topay extra attention at 

rail crossings and not get complacent about the 

risk.Around 72 percent ofserious and fatalcrashes 

between vehicles and trains happenatcrossings with 

passive protection –either agiveway or stopsign. 

Athird of fatal and serious level crossing incidents 

involve farmers. If you cross arail crossing every 

day and never see atrain it is common to become 

complacent. However, the outcome if you get it 

wrong isnot worth the risk. 

Please continuetotake care around rail crossings, pay 

full attention and always expect there to be atrain. 

CHOP 

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Jason ClementsfromWaimakaririLibraries 

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his beardand trademark long hair at this 

fundraising event forthe Cancer Society. 

Featuring special guest poetryreadings by: 

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The Waimakariri 

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The funds offer between $500 and $10,000 

towards events held in the Waimakariri District. 

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2021/22 Rates 

Instalment Due 

We’d like to remind you that the first 

instalment ofthe 2021/22 rates is due on 

20 August 2021 and the last day to claim a 

discount for earlier payment is approaching. 

Please notethat a10% penalty will be added to any part of 

the first instalment that remains unpaid aer 27 August2021. 

If youare going to pay the total ratestoclaimthe discount, 

please do so along with any arrears by 27 August 2021. 

If you are having dificulty payingyour rates, we encourage you 

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Internet Banking 

Account number: 010877-0129222-00 

Use the valuation numberonyourrates invoice as reference. 

If youare payingratesonmore thanone property, emaildetails 

of payment to finance@wmk.govt.nz 

In Person 

Epos and cash payments are welcome at any Council 

service centre. 

SlamPoetryatthe 

Kaiapoi Library 

One of theworld’sleadingslam poets, 

RikTheMost, brings Slam Poetrytothe 

Waimakariri District, with alunchtime 

performance. 

Kaiapoi Library 

Wednesday 25 August •12.30pm 

Register Now 

libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz 

03 311 8901 

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2021 MULTICULTURAL COOKING CLASSSERIES 

Want to learn to cookdifferent 

and interesting dishes from 

othercultures? 

Global Locals ofWaimakariri (GLOW) in apartnership with 

the Waimakariri District Council are hosting a10-week 

MulticulturalCooking Class Series. 

26 July –29 September 2021 | 5.30-7.30pm 

‣Kaiapoi HighSchool 

‣ RangioraNew Life School 

If cost is aconcern, phone CarolynBoswell on 027 2933407 

or email globallocalsofwaimakariri@gmail.com to discuss a 

possible discount. 

Register at humanitix.com 

$20 

per class 

&student 

Awesome fundraisers ... Friends of Rangiora Hospital members Susan Beatson (left) Margaret Donovan, Carol 

Jamieson, Marion Cotter, Jan McClennan and Judy Godman work on their plant stall which raises funds for the 

hospital. 

PHOTO:SHELLEY TOPP 

Fundraising plants stolen 


Agroup of keen gardeners who 

cannot bear to throw aplant out 

have raised more than $167,737 

for the Rangiora Hospital. 

But now the Friends of 

Rangiora Hospital Society have 

had their longterm fundraising 

efforts placed in jeopardy by 

‘‘lowlife thieves’’ stealing the 

plants from their stall outside the 

entry to the Rangiora Health Hub. 

In the twenty years since the 

Friends have been selling plants 

at the stall the money they have 

raised has been used to enhance 

the environment for both patients 

and staff at the hospital. 

The Friends propagate the 

plants from their own gardens, pot 

them up and care for them until 

they are ready to be sold. 

It is alot of work, but the women 

say they love gardening and enjoy 

using their skills to raise money 

for the hospital. 

But it is disappointing when 

‘‘lowlife thieve’’ choose to steal 

from this most worthy cause, they 

say. 

David Cotter, who has been the 

society’s treasurer for 23 years, 

says thieves have also stolen a 

custommade trolley used to cart 

the plants to the Friends’ display 

stand. 

David's wife Marion is also a 

member of the society, and his 

father Dr Arthur Cotter was a 

former medical superintendent at 

Rangiora Hospital from 1939 until 

1984. 

He says it is difficult to 

understand what makes people 

steal funds from ahospital, which 

is providing aservice they might 

need one day. 

‘‘We just hope they never need 

to utilise the hospital facilities,’’ 

he says. 

The Friends of Rangiora 

Hospital also raise funds for the 

hospital by handknitting baby 

clothes for acraft cabinet in the 

hospital foyer, selling walnuts, 

gathered from awalnut tree in the 

hospital gardens and also selling 

hazelnuts collected from a 

member’s garden. 

The society is always looking for 

new members to join the group. 

Anyone interested in learning 

more about the Friends or 

becoming involved is welcome to 

attend its annual general meeting 

at the Rangiora Health Hub on 

Monday, August 30, starting at 

7pm. 

KNOW YOUR ZONE 

TSUNAMI INFORMATION EVENINGS 

Hear about the science behind the new tsunami 

evacuation zones and learnpractical thingsyou 

can do at hometobebetter 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: 

Online 

Wednesday11August,7pm -Watch on Facebook &Youtube 

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youtube.com/waimakaririDC 

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Tojoin visit: 

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Omihi spring ball fundraiser 

Aspring ball in Omihi is being planned to 

raise funds for the Omihi School. 

The ball is being organised by Omihi 

School principal Maree Lucas with help 

from the school whanau and will be held 

in the Omihi Community Hall. 

It is the second year the ball has been 

held. Two years ago 150 people attended 

the inaugural event, which was held 

during winter and raised $6500 to pay for 

running costs of the hall. 

This year the money raised will be used 

to improve learning resources for 

students at the school. 

The ball will be held on Saturday, 

September 11, from 7pm with afree drink 

on arrival and grazing platters 

throughout the night. 

‘‘There will also be araffle and asilent 

SPORTS RESULTS 

Rangiora Golf Club 

Stableford: Ladies:PatBenny22, 

SarahRutherford 18, Ruth Crawford 

17 c/b. Men: Colin Bowman 19c/b, Ross 

McQueen 19 c/b, Richard Luisetti19. 

Amberley Bridge Club 

August 2:North/South:Jim Knight & 

KevinMoore 1, Jill Coberger &Paddy 

MacFarlane2,Shula Guse &Jan 

Roose 3. East/West: FayePattinson& 

IanPettigrew 1, DiBethell &John 

Savill 2, Caryl Brown&JanHaley. 

AmberleyGolf Club 

August 7:Men TNatapu67, K 

Gussette69,IRouse 69,RMcPhail 69, 

RHack69. WomenKPepper71, L 

Robertson 75,KRowell76. 

Twos: TNatapu, RMcPhail,D 

Williams, GSmith,WVanZuylen, P 

Cumming. 

Excel Design LongestPutt: WVan 

Zuylen. 

auction during the night to help us raise 

further funds,’’ Maree said. 

‘‘It is our big fundraiser of the year, but 

more importantly, areason to get out and 

catch up with our community.’’ 

Music on the night will be provided by 

Christchurch covers band Assembly 

Required and DJ Boogie Beats. 

Tickets cost $79 each or $750 for atable 

of 10 and can be purchased online at 

iTicket. 

There is also an option to purchase bus 

transportation from Rangiora to Omihi 

and return after the event or Cheviot to 

Omihi and return after the event with 

other collection and dropoff points 

along the journey. 

More details about that can be found on 

the iTicket website. 

Midweek: Men JStringleman38, K 

Rayner 36, BFitzgerald 35, GWilliams 

34, RWilshire 34. Women(August5)D 

Percy 15 putts JEvans 16putts. 

WaimakaririGorge Golf Club 

Firstchampionshipqualifying 

18 Holes: 

Silver: JCollins, 83 1; NWeavers 91, 2. 

Intermediate:MTe Awa95, 1; LSteele 

99, 2; LPatton 101,KBattersby 101 

equal 3; LSmith106. 

Junior: SMardon, 107 1; MRobertson 

114, 2. 

Non Championship: K. Bush 115,1. 

NineHoles: SMcDonald 57; 1; S 

Farrar 61, 2. 

Amberley Smallbore Rifle Club 

August 9shoot: MQuigley 100.5, K 

Quigley 100.2, PWisheart99.6,M 

Black 98.5, CRhodes 97.4, MParker 

95.4, DQuigley 95.4, WParker 94.1,G 

Heaven 93.5, OMitchell92.0, IFrazer 

89.0, ARoxburgh 88.1,ARoxburgh Jnr 

80.1, HNeylon72.1. 

Everyone welcome withgear 

supplied. 

Annual spring fair 

The John Knox centre, on the cornerof 

High and KingStreets, Rangiora, will 

hold its annual spring fair on Saturday, 

September11, from 10am to 2pm. 

Enjoyalight lunch,stock up on baking, 

preserves, books and jigsaws, along with 

all things gardening.Some outside stalls 

and fun activities. 

Oxford Area School Observatory 

The OxfordObservatory is continuing to 

hold open evenings, subject to viewing 

conditions on Fridays August 13 and 27, 

andSeptember 10, with two sessions 

availablefrom 7.30pm to 8.30pm, and 

from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. 

Youwill get to look through the new 

12inch MeadeSchmidtCassegrain 

telescopeand be taken on asky gazing 

tour. 

Please book ahead as numbers are 

limited, by visiting the website oxford. 

ngawhetu.nz click on the ‘‘VisitUs’’ tab 

forthe bookingform.FollowOxford 

Observatory us on Facebook to check on 

weather conditions. 

Art hike new to coastal park 

Tuhaitara Coastal Parkwillhold its 

first ArtHike thisSunday (August 15). 

Art Hike was established in the 

United Kingdom in 2007byartists 

Adele Jacksonand Robin Widdowson 

to cater for creativeminded people 

who enjoy meeting new peopleand 

walking in inspiring surroundings. 

It proved apopularconceptand 

whenAdelemoved to NewZealandin 

2017she decidedtobring ArtHike 

withher. 

‘‘Art Hikealwaysincludes an 

informal participatorycreative 

activity during thewalk but this is 

optional, so you can joininif youwant 

to, butnoworriesifyou don’t,’’ she 

says. 

On August 15, Robinwill leadthe 

50thUnited Kingdom ArtHike, 

followingthe samerouteasthe first 

one in Edale, in thePeakDistrict of 

South Yorkshire, and Adele will lead 

the Art Hike in Tuhaitara Coastal 

Park, where sheworks as aranger. 

‘‘Thiswill be an easywalk through 

someofthe diverse habitatsofthe 

coastalpark including wetlands, forest 

and beach,’’Adele says. 

The hikestarts at thePegasus Beach 

car park, at theveryend of Tiritiri 

Moana Drive (the one with toilet 

facilities). 

Participantsare asked to arriveat 

9.45amfor a10am start to thehikeand 

are advisedtobringwater, snacks/ 

lunch,phone/camera,binoculars and 

to dress forthe weather withclosedtoe,sturdy 

footwear, layers,plus 

sunscreen,and ahat if sunny, 

waterproof clothing if raining. 

The 56km hike will take23 hours 

andwill onlybecancelledifthe 

weatherisextremely wet or windy. 

Adele is firstaidtrained andwill 

carry afirstaidkit and acharged 

mobilephonewithher on thehike. 

Places forthe hike are limitedso 

booking is essential andcan be made 

by phoning Adele on 021 02606676. 

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Tuesday, 24August 

2021 at 10.30am 

in the Mainpower 

Oval, Corner 

Coldstream Road and 

East Belt, Rangiora 

2405507 

TIMEBANK Waimakariri 

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17th of August, Rangiora 

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KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS 

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

“GOOD NEWS” 

The GOD of theBibleismerciful. 

“Praise the LORD all you nations: praise HIM all 

you people. For HIS merciful kindness is great 

towards us. And the truth of the LORD endures 

forever.Praisethe LORD”. Psalm 117:1-2. 

NORTH CANTERBURY 

FISH AND GAME COUNCIL 

2021 COUNCIL ELECTION 

In October this year, the North CanterburyFish and Game 

Council is holding an electionfor eight (8) members. 


PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLYOF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

Legend Since 2021 Ltd has 

made application to the 

District Licensing Committee 

at Rangiora for the issue of 

an On Licence in respect 

of the premises situated 

at 194C Williams Street, 

Kaiapoi known as Le Soleil 

Cafe, Restaurant &Bar. 

The general nature of 

the business conducted 

(or to be conducted) under 

the licence is restaurant. 

The days on which and the 

hours during which alcohol 

is (or is intended to be) 

sold under the licence are 

Sunday to Thursday 8am- 

11pm/ Friday to Saturday 

8am -1am the following day. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee at 215 

High Street, Rangiora. 

Any person who is entitled 

to object and who wishes 

to object to the issue of the 

licence may, not later than 

15 working days after the 

date of the publication of this 

notice, file anotice in writing 

of the objection with the 

Secretary of the Waimakariri 

District Licensing Committee 

at Private Bag 1005, 

Rangiora. 

No objection to the issue 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than a matter specified in 

section 105(1) of the Sale 

and Supply of Alcohol Act 

2012. 

This is the second 

publication of this notice.This 

notice was first published on 

5th August 2021 

2406039v2 

Call for Candidates 

Nominations are nowcalled for the eight (8)members. Candidates wishing to stand forthe Council 

mustcompleteacandidacy formand return it to theReturning Officerby5pmon 

Thursday 26 August 2021. Candidacyforms and acandidatehandbook canbeobtained by 

phoningthe election helpline on 0800 666 040,emailing iro@electionz.com or downloading 

from https://fishandgame.org.nz/about/elections 

If more than 8nominations are received an election willbeheld by postaland internetvoting during 

September/October.Votingcloses at 5pm on Friday 8October2021 forinternet votes 

andhand-delivered votingpapers, and 5pm on Tuesday 12 October 2021 forpostal delivered 

voting papers. 

Candidate Eligibility 

To be eligiblefor election candidates must: 

• beaholder of acurrent adult whole season licence to hunt game or fish for sports fish or 

the primaryholder of afamily licence 

• not be abankrupt 

• not have been convicted of an offence involving sports fish and game 

• submit their completed candidacyform to the Returning Officer on or before 5pm on 

Thursday 26 August 2021 

• submit with their candidacyform acandidate profile of up to 250 words 

Sub-Regions 

The NorthCanterbury Fish and Gameregion has been defined as one entire region. There are no 

sub-regions forthisCouncil. 

Electoral Roll and Voter Eligibility 

To vote in theelection, apersonmusthavepurchased a2020/21adult whole seasonfishing 

licenceorfamilylicence or a2021 adult wholeseason gamelicencefor theNorth Canterbury 

Fish and Game region andhaveindicatedtheir desiretobeincluded on theCouncil’s electoral 

roll by ticking thebox on their licence application form. 

An electoralroll of licence holders eligible to vote in theelectionisavailable for inspectionatthe 

Counciloffice, 595 Johns Road, Harewood,Christchurch. 

Anyone not alreadyincluded on the electoral rolland who believes theyqualifytobeincluded, can 

complete an enrolment application form available from the Council office or by request from the 

election helpline (see contact details below).Applications forenrolment closeat5pm on 

Wednesday8September 2021. 

Enquiries on this election processshould be directed to the 

Election Helpline by phoneto0800 666040 or email 

to iro@electionz.com 

2406825 

RANGIORA BOWLING CLUB 

wouldliketowelcome you 

to give bowlsago 

August 14 th ,August21 st , 

August 28 th 

10am–12pm&1pm –3pm 

03 313 8082 or 

021 0273 5220 

2407889a 

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 

TUESDAY 17 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 

2402294 

Waimakariri District Council 

Review of Representation Arrangements for the 2022 Local Elections 

On 3August 2021 the Waimakariri District Council reviewed its representation arrangements, and resolved that the 

following proposal apply for the Council and its Community Boards for the elections to be held on 8October 2022: 

Council Representation 

It is proposed that the Council comprise of ten (10) members elected from three (3) wards, and the mayor. The three 

wards reflect the following identified communities of interest: 

Ward 

Communities of Interest 

Kaiapoi-Woodend Ward The east coast of the District including Clarkville, Kaiapoi, Tuahiwi, 

Woodend, Pegasus, Ravenswood, Waikuku and Sefton 

Rangiora-Ashley Ward 

Rangiora (includingSouthbrook) Fernside, Cust, Mairaki Downs, Ashley, 

Loburnand Okukutothe Garry River 

Oxford-Ohoka Ward 

Eyreton, Ohoka, Mandeville, Swannanoa,West Eyreton, Eyrewell, 

Oxfordurban and rural,Lees Valley andGlentui 

The population thateach member will represent is as follows: 

Ward Population Members Population 

(2018 census) (Councillors) per member 

Kaiapoi-Woodend Ward 24,900 4 6,225 

Rangiora-Ashley Ward 26,700 4 6,675 

Oxford-Ohoka Ward 13,050 2 6,525 

Total 64,650 10 6,465 

In accordance with section 19V(2) of the Local Electoral Act 2001 the population that each member represents must 

be within the range of 6,465 +/- 10% (5,820 to 7,110), unless particular community of interest considerations justify 

otherwise. 

Community Board Representation 

It is proposed that the following four community boards be elected: 

Community Board 

Area of Community 

Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board Located in the southernarea of the Kaiapoi –Woodend Ward, 

including Clarkville, Kaiapoi and Tuahiwi 

Woodend-Sefton Community Board Located in the northernarea of the Kaiapoi –WoodendWard, 

including Woodend, Pegasus, Ravenswood, Waikuku and Sefton 

Rangiora-Ashley Community Board Located in the Rangiora-Ashley Ward 

Oxford-Ohoka Community Board 

Located in the Oxford-Ohoka Ward 

Kaiapoi-Tuahiwiand Woodend-Sefton Community Boards 

The Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi and Woodend-Sefton communities will each elect five (5) members. The boards will not be 

subdivided for electoral purposes. They will each have two appointed members as follows: 

Community Board 

Number of members from ward 

Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board 2members appointed from the Kaiapoi –Woodend Ward 

Woodend-Sefton Community Board 2members appointed from the Kaiapoi –Woodend Ward 

Rangiora-Ashley Community Board 

The Rangiora-Ashley communities will elect eight (8) members. Four members will be appointed to the Board from the 

Rangiora-Ashley Ward. 

The Rangiora-Ashley Community Board will be subdivided for electoral purposesasfollows: 

Subdivision 

Area of Subdivision 

Rangiora (urban) 

Rangiora and Southbrook 

Ashley (rural) 

Fernside, Cust, Mairaki Downs, Ashley,Loburnand Okuku to the 

Garry River 

The populationthat the members of each subdivision will represent is shown below: 

Subdivision Population Board Population 

(2018census) Members per member 

Rangiora (urban) 19,400 6 3,233 

Ashley (rural) 7,360 2 3,680 

Total 26,760 8 3,345 

The population each member of the Rangiora-Ashley Community Board represents falls within the range of 3,345 +/- 

10%(3,010 to 3,680) in accordance with section 19V(2) of the Act. 

Oxford-Ohoka Community Board 

The Oxford-Ohoka communities will elect six (6) members. Two(2) members will beappointed to the Board from the 

Oxford-Ohoka Ward. 

The Oxford-OhokaCommunity Board will be subdivided for electoral purposes as follows: 

Subdivision 

Area of Subdivision 

Ohoka-Swannanoa 

Ohoka, Mandeville, Swannanoa 

Oxford 

West Eyreton, Eyrewell, Oxford urban and rural, Lees Valley and Glentui 

The population thatthe members of each subdivision will represent is shown below: 

Subdivision Population Board Population 

(2018 census) Members per member 

Ohoka-Swannanoa 6,620 3 2,207 

Oxford 6,450 3 2,150 

Total 13,070 6 2,178 

The population each member of the Oxford-Ohoka Community Board represents fallswithin the range of 2,180 +/- 10% 

(1,960 to 2,400) in accordance with section 19V(2) of the Act. 

Further Information 

Copies of the Council’s resolution and maps setting out the areas of the proposed wards, communities and subdivisions 

may be viewed and obtained from the Rangiora Service Centre (215 High Street Rangiora), Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic 

Centre (Williams Street Kaiapoi) or OxfordService Centre (Main Street Oxford). 

Any queries regarding the Council’s decision should be directed to Sarah Nichols, Governance Manager, 

215 High Street, Rangiora. Email: representation@wmk.govt.nz 

Relevant information is also available on the Council’s website: waimakariri.govt.nz 

Submissions are invited 

Persons with an interest in the proposed representation arrangements are invited to make written submissions on the 

Council’s representation proposal. 

Submissions are to be forwarded to: Waimakariri District Council, Private Bag 1005, Rangiora 7440, 215 High Street, 

Rangiora or email: representation@wmk.govt.nz 

or on-line at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk 

Submissions must be receivedbyCouncil no later than 5pm Monday 27 September 2021. 

Jim Harland 

Chief Executive 

2407699

CLASSIFIED 


Situations Vacant 

EXPERIENCED 

DRAINLAYERS 

WANTED!! 

Discount Drainage is on 

the hunt for Experienced 

Drainlayers who are 

motivated and wanting 

to get ahead. 

We are a growing 

drainlaying company 

and need a passionate 

drainage team to handle 

our busy workload. 

We do avariety of work 

including New Residential 

Builds, Earthquake 

Relays, Alterations and 

Renovations, CCTV 

Inspections, Blocked 

Drains etc. 

We are based near 

Rangiora, so this position 

would ideally suit 

someone from North 

Canterbury or willing to 

travel. 

Good work references and 

proof of qualifications 

are essential. 

Apply today by 

emailing acover letter 

and acopy of your c.v. to: 

admin@discount 

drainage.co.nz 

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 

Wanted To Buy 

WANTED boat trailer. 

Approx 51/2 mtrs to suit 

Fi-glass Warrior. Ph 027 

388 2359. 

$$$ 

Amalgamated Scrap Metal 

Ltd. Specialists in farm 

machineryand farm clean 

ups, old vehicles etc. 

100% locally owned. 

Ph 0800 030 712 or 

027 695 0480. 


For Sale 

SEPTIC TANK. Oasis 

Clearwater series 2000, in 

ground but never 

commisisoned. Enquiries to 

027 620 2165. 


Trade Quotes Co-Ordinator 

and 

Sales &Rep Support 

Can you work hard and smart? 

Do you want to be part of asuccessfulteam? 

Do you know the difference between trade and retail? 

Can you “live” not just talk, excellent customer service? 

Can you help turn our customers and trade partners into 

advocates for our business? 

Do you want to be apartofagrowing business where you 

are valued, can make adifference and are important? 

Great, and do you have: 

•Experience with trade building supplies 

•Experience with residential building 

•Experience with quotations and pricing 

•The ability to read house plans, and make decisions 

from them 

•Experience with Microsoft excel, word &outlook 

•Exceptional organisational skills 

•Ability to problem solve 

•Strong people skills 

If so, please send us your CV as we are currently looking 

for suitable applicants for the position of Trade Quotes Co- 

Ordinator at McAlpines Mitre 10 Mega Rangiora. 

We offeragreat working environment in North Canterbury, 

with ongoing training and competitive remuneration. 

McAlpines have an active drug &alcohol policy in place, 

apre-employment drug test and medical will be required. 

If you think you can add value to our team please forward 

your application including an up to date CV to: Trade 

Quotes Co-Ordinator, McAlpines Mitre 10 MEGA, Private 

Bag 1003,Rangiora 7440 or email 

applications@mcalpines.co.nz 

2406993 

Farming Notices 

FOR sale baleage, good 

quality $100. Please phone 

027 739 1218. 

Wanted To Rent 

RANGIORA 2 bdrm 

house or flat wanted, excellent 

refs. Please phone 

Odette 027 812 0261. 

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. 

Firewood 

DRY WATTLE two years 

old, $700 6m2. Dry Old 

Man Pine, $540 6m2. 

Phone 03 312 8726 Rangiora. 

Pets 

BICHON HOMESTAY 

for smaller dogs. We look 

after your dog in our home. 

"No kennels". Phone today 

03 314 6110. 

Trade &Services 

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 


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. 

CARETAKER 

The Northern A&PAssociation, own and 

manage the Rangiora Showgrounds. We 

require a competent person, who lives 

within close proximity to the Grounds, to 

fill our Caretaker/Grounds persons role on 

contractor basis. 

It is apart time/seasonal position with the 

majority of the work being from August 

through to February. Extra hours may be 

required the week of the Rangiora Show 

(Labour Weekend) and by request for other 

large events. 

A detailed job description is available on 

request. 

Please email your expression of 

interest to info@rangiorashow.co.nz 

2407762 

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 Wanted 

CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

wanted for dismantling or 

repair. Phone 027 258 

8366. 

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. 

Trade&Services 

AFFORDABLE concrete 

cutting with quality and 

removal work. Free quotes. 

No job too small. Ph 027 

442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052 

or A/H 03 359 4605. 

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. 

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. 

KITCHEN, bathroom, 

renovations, decking, 

pergolas, fencing. Honest 

reliable licenced builders. 

Ph Don 027 727 9162. 

CHIMNEY SWEEPS 

Time to service your fire. 

Accumulation of soot seriously 

affects performance. 

Latest rotary brush technology. 

Free moisture check 

on wood. Safety inspection. 

All work insured and guaranteed. 

From $70 single 

story. 0800 SWEEPME or 

021 0277 1927. Visit 

www.sweepnz.co.nz. 

PAINTERS 

Reg Tradesman 

Interior,exterior. 

North Canterbury Painters 

specialising in decorating for 

over 65 at adiscount rate. 

Free quotes. 

Covering Nth Canty,Oxford, 

Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley. 

Rob 03 327 7899 

or 027 432 3520 2227597 

DIRTY TILES &Grout? 

Professional tile cleaning, 

tiled shower restoration, 

mouldy silcone, shower 

glass & we can even 

recolour your old grout! 

For all your tile and grout 

issues call Grout Pro for a 

free, no obligation quote. 

Ph Darryl 0800 882 772. 

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. 

Log Fires 

Pellet Fires 

Heat Pumps 

Sales 

Service 

Installations 

Free Quotes 

03 343 1651 

472 Blenheim Rd 

www.heatstore.co.nz 

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. 

PAINTER. Qualified local 

professional, Int / Ext, 

roofs, wallpaper. Call or 

text Corban 027 846 5035. 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 40 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

RANGIORA Rubbish 

Removal and RRR skips. 

Wheelie bins any frequency 

and skips from 1.5 cube to 

9cube. Skips and wheelie 

bins for any use, rubbish, 

greenwaste, building sites 

or just cleanups. Give us a 

phone call 313 6957 or for 

skips 021 313 255. 

ROOFER. All roof repairs, 

roof painting, water blasting, 

moss treatment, 

repointing, gutter cleans & 

snow straps. And more. 

Free quotes. Phone Nathan 

027 516 6609. 

SCREEN PRINTING. 

For all your printing 

requirements. T-shirts, 

Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and 

polos, Overalls, Caps etc. 

Please phone Heather 03 

313 0261 or email heather. 

norstar@gmail.com. 

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 


SHEARER. Hap’s Farm & 

Lifestyle Services. Shearing, 

crutching, drenching, 

tailing, feet trimming & 

health check. — Ph. 03- 

423-3713or021-267-4025. 

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 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

Guide 

2225862 

Pride &Quality Painting 

&Decorating Services 

20 yrs exp, fast and friendly 

service. For all your painting 

needs, phone: Martin 310 

6187 or 021 128 9867 

2362002 

027 216 0000 

REMOVALISTS 

Movemen Ltd 

2Men &agood sized truck. 

From $150 plus GST per hour. 

Kaiapoi based. 

Call Gerard 

027 668 3636 

movemen.co.nz 

2401953 

VALUATION - 

Specialising in North Canterbury. 

Contact Geoff at 

Maxwell Valuation. Phone 

03 310 8541 or email 

geoff@maxval.co.nz. 

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 

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

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Guide 

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

Butchery 

Computer Repairs 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Digger Hire and Construction 

OxfordButchery 

Shane and Leanne Frahm 

We cankill&process yourstock 

FourGenerations of Frahms 

since 1957 

Ph 312 4205 

Oxford 

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Number one 

old-fashioned bacon 

&ham curing. 

A/H 312 4709 

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Visit now toview the paper online &more! 

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Construction &Concrete 

All Construction & Concrete Work 

•Driveways, patios &paths 

•Bridges and Culverts 

•Floors, foundations 

•Sheds and buildings 

•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes 

•Silage pits, effluent ponds 

•Excavation and cartage 

•Precast concrete 

•Insulated panels 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

2273277 

RANGIORA 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Garry WMechen 

Registered Clinical DentalTechncian 

Phone (03) 313-9192 

38a Ashley Street, Rangiora 

NEW N W DENTURES D ES 

*RELINE * *REPAIRS 

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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 

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CALL US NOW: 027 294 8279 

elitemowingandgarden 

Seamless Spouting 

Seamless Spouting 

And much 

more ... 

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 

• Ear Health checks. 

• Wax removal using Microsuction 

• Removal of foreign bodies 

• Basic hearing aid care 

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 

YOU 

COULD 

BE 

HERE 

Advertise 

your business 

in our Trades 

and Services 

Phone 

Amanda Keys 

on 

03 313 2840 

Ear Health 

• ACC provider 

• WarVeteran provider 

• No medical referral 

required 

If it stands still 

long enough we 

will paint it 

•17metre spray 

booth 

•FullPaint &Panel 

Service 

•Insurance Work 

Panel &Paint 

03 313 9375 •027 369 3974 

www.stewartcontracting.co.nz 

contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz 

•Fullcoachbuildingservice, fabricating 

doors,lockers, windows, tanks 

ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING 

•PaintingMotorhomes, Caravans, Boats, 

Trucks,Tractors&Cars 

Now moved to 8Seven Mile Drive, Belfast 

Phone (03) 323 4115 

www.autobodyrepairs.co.nz 

Trellis 

Proud specialists in enviro-friendly 

timber manufacturing trellis from 

premium Macrocarpa &treated Pine 

2351878 

Landscaping 

STEWART CONTRACTING 

Landscaping -Fencing 

& Earthworks 

2404153 

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 

•Trellis •Outdoor Living 

•Outdoor Furniture •Gates 

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

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

2136148 

2172994 

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 

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 

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 

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 

ncn1242200aa 

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

TRUST YOUR 

LOCAL EXPERTS 

We’ve totally got you coveredwith awide 

rangeoffarmbuildings, garages, sheds,barns, 

commercial buildings and more. 

“Enquire for a FREE on-site 

visit & build quote!” 

Visit us at Totalspan North Canterbury 

127 Main North Road, Woodend. 

Email: northcanterbury@totalspan.co.nz 

0800TOTALSPAN TOTALSPAN.CO.NZ

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