North Canterbury News: September 09, 2021

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Flyride hits turbulence 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Agroup of Hanmer Springsresidents 

and property owners say aflyride 

proposed in the alpine villagewillruin 

everything that is specialabout Conical 

Hill. 

The Friends of ConicalHill claimthe 

push to establish the ride showsthe 

HurunuiDistrictCouncil, and the 

Hanmer Springs ThermalPools and 

Spa (HSTPS), which is owned by the 

counciland driving the proposal, have 

no socialconscienceover the effectthe 

flyridewill have on property owners 

and residents. 

HSTPS has applied for resource 

consentfrom Hurunui District Council 

to construct and operatethe Flyride. 

There has been 55 submissions to the 

consentwhich willbeheard beforean 

independent commissioner. Ahearing 

date has yet to be set. 

The proposal consistsofacable track 

system on seven poles. 

The rideisprovidedintrolleys 

suspended from the cable track, and it 

changesdirection at each pole. 

It is being funded by $2.123mfrom the 

government’sinfrastructure funding 

scheme and $123,000 from the 

Provincial Growth Fund. 

The sametype of ride was proposed 

for Taupobut was withdrawn over the 

same concerns voiced by local 

residents,the group says. 

Ross Carter, aHanmer Springs 

resident and business owner,says,the 

council and the HSTPS are driven 

purely by ‘‘profit and growth’’ at the 

expense of the environment and 

wildlife,people’s enjoyment of public 

space,and the mental healthand wellbeing 

of the public. 

‘‘We hasten to add that we are not 

againstthe proposal itself. We just don’t 

like where they’re putting it. There are 

plentyofhills around Hanmer. 

‘‘A flyride can go on any one of the 

many hills around Hanmer. And it 

could be more fun too,’’ he says. 

Mr Carter says the proposed flyride 

will onlygoatwalking speed. 

‘‘Pickany otherhill,and theycould go 

faster. They don’t needtospoilConical 

Flyride ... Arider superimposed on to aHanmer Springs background. 

Hill to createaFlyride.’’ 

The Friends are critical of the 

process where the councilgets to 

decide if abusinessitowns and benefits 

from can build on public reserve land. 

‘‘We (TheFriends) are deeply 

concerned aboutthe effects such aride 

will have on amenity values, parking 

concerns, privacyand the peace and 

quietcurrently enjoyed by local 

property ownersand residents. 

‘‘ConicalHill is an iconicvisitor 

experience, enjoyed by generations of 

visitors for over100 yearswho walk the 

hill for its naturalquiet, views and 

birdlife.Rare and endangered species 

of birds and geckos are present on the 

hill. 

‘‘They’ll never survive the 

constructionofaFlyride in the middle 

of their patch.’’ 

Mr Carter says the proposed ride 

breaches severalrulesinthe Hurunui 

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District plan including pole size, noise 

limitsand lack of carparking. 

Aresource consent was lodged by 

HSTPS in April for the flyride on the 

westernslopesofConicalHill,but it 

stalled in May, beforebeing 

resubmitted. 

Pools generalmanager Graeme 

Abbot said at the time of it stalling that 

detailed planning hadshown some 

poles wouldhave to be moved because 

of the topography. 

‘‘That sideofthe hillisundulating. 

Some of thepoles needtobeincreased 

in height, and more pinesneed to be cut 

down thaninitially thought.’’ 

This, he said,was considered abig 

change which came to light after the 

consentapplication was lodged. 

‘‘The information on the consent was 

not as accurate as we wouldlike,sowe 

have putitonhold until we have all the 

detail,’’ he said. 

Two more NC 

events affected 

Two moreevents have fallen victim to theCovid19 

alert levels. 

Boththe North Canterbury Business Awards, 

and theMainPowerLightFestival havebeen 

postponed. 

Covid19 has forced the NorthCanterbury 

Business Awards to be postponed until November. 

TheGalaAwards Ceremonyhad been scheduled 

to take placeinthe newMainPowerStadium in 

Rangiora on September24, hosted by North 

Canterbury Enterprise. 

Business SupportManager, MilesDalton, on 

behalf of the awards teamsaysENC is working 

throughpotential dates,aswellasabackup plan 

forholding an event, if ‘‘we arestill in level2’’. 

‘‘These dates are allinNovemberand we will 

confirm theexactdatesonce we haveworked out 

thelogistics withall of our suppliers. 

‘‘If youhave paid fortickets and areunable to 

attend the new datewewillofcourse offer arefund 

of the ticketprice,’’ Mr Daltonsays. 

Atotal of 84 organisationsentered theawards, 

with 62 selected to take partinthe gala event. 

Judginghas beencompletedfor thewinners and 

runners up in the eightcategories. 

Voting in the NorthCanterbury News sponsored, 

People'sChoice Award closed on August11. 

The winners andrunnersup willbeannounced 

at the GalaEvening. 

Meanwhilethe MainPowerLight Festivalhas 

beenpostponeduntilthe Covid19AlertLevel 

returns to 1. 

The lighting extravaganzawas to runfrom 

September16to18, at Rangiora’s Victoria Park. 

Event spokesman KarlHowarth saysthe trust 

behindthe venture has decided Level2does not 

workfor theevent. 

However, thetrustisconfidentthe show will go 

on in the near future when there is certainty 

aroundareturn toLevel 1. 

Meanwhileitiscontinuingtofinetune the event 

which has athemeof‘‘Bigger, Better, Brighter’’. 

Twice as many lightswillbeinstalled thanatlast 

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canopies, and pulsing arches, addingtothe 

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Businesses agile and optimistic 

By DAVID HILL 

Rangiora and Kaiapoi retailers are once 

again proving to be resilient in the face 

of Covid19. 

Last week's move to Alert Level 3 

allowed for areturn ‘‘to alittle bit of 

normality’’ ahead of this week’s move to 

Level 2, Rangiora Promotions 

chairperson Ross Ditmer says. 

‘‘I think this time around there's more 

optimism. Last time Level 4was for an 

initial period of four weeks, but this 

time there was always hope it wouldn't 

be for as long and it's not as scary 

because we've been here before. 

‘‘I'm optimistic businesses will survive 

and thrive in this environment.’’ 

Level 3allowed retailers and food 

outlets to offer ‘‘click and collect’’ and 

delivery services, with the Rangiora 

RSA Club offering aservice where lunch 

and dinner meals could be delivered 

cooked or frozen, says Mr Ditmer, who is 

also Rangiora RSA Club president. 

The only event Rangiora Promotions 

has cancelled so far is the monthly ‘‘Last 

Wednesday Club’’ catchup with 

members. 

Planning is continuing for Celebration 

Night in November and the Santa 

Parade and Party in the Park in 

December, in anticipation of areturn to 

Level 1. 

With the Christchurch Santa Parade 

already cancelled, Mr Ditmer says the 

Santa Parades are expected to provide a 

much needed boost to Kaiapoi and 

Rangiora retailers. 

Deputy Mayor Neville Atkinson says 

he is confident Kaiapoi can bounce back 

quickly from its latest setback. 

‘‘I hope for the sake of our businesses 

and people's lives that we can start to 

return to some form of normality. 

‘‘But I'm not sure what normality is 

anymore after the experience of the last 

11 years.’’ 

Local retailers reaped the benefits of 

apostlockdown bounce last year, but Mr 

Atkinson warns it may not be as fruitful 

this time round. 

‘‘This time I'm not sure the same 

amount of money will be there, but I 

guess it will come down to whether 

people have saved any money in two to 

three weeks of lockdown. 

‘‘I suspect that if you were going to buy 

ashirt on the Friday, then you will 

probably still buy it when the shops open 

up, so Ithink retailers will recover 

quickly. 

‘‘But certainly for those in hospitality 

or tourism you can't really make it up.’’ 

During lockdown Mr Atkinson says he 

has been conducting the affairs of the 

district from his spare room, with 

regular meetings on Zoom. 

‘‘The best message at the moment is to 

be kind because people have different 

circumstances and we do need to 

acknowledge that.’’ 

NZ Show committee pressing on 

By DAVID HILL 

Chris Harris has been looking forward to 

presiding over the New Zealand 

Agricultural Show for longer than most. 

The Canterbury A&P Association 

president was ready to stepupfor last 

year'sshow,until it was cancelled due to 

Covid19 uncertainty. 

While the country was throwninto 

lockdown againlast month, Mr Harris 

says the show committee and 

management teamare pressing ahead 

with show preparations in the hope the 

regionwill return to AlertLevel 1intime 

for the November show. 

‘‘It'sbeen draggedout, so as long as we 

get to do it this year,wewill be happy. 

‘‘We are moving ahead in the hopethat 

it's going to happen,but we have access to 

aloan which we hope we won't haveto 

access. 

‘‘The biggest worry for ashow 

president is normallyawet show.’’ 

The ChristchurchCity Council, which 

owns Canterbury Agricultural Park, has 

agreedtomake a$1millionloan 

available to the associationinthe event 

Covid19 forces the cancellationofthe 

show for the second year running. 

‘‘We have regular meetings withthe 

council, so theyknow whatweare up to 

all the time. 

‘‘We had to come up with aplan to 

make sure we had abackstop. 

‘‘The council recogniseshow 

important Cup and Show Weekare to the 

regionand they wantustoput on the 

show.’’ 

The last 18 months have been a 

challenging time for the association,with 

the iconic show beingcancelled last 

November, Mr Harris says. 

Experienced horseman ... Chris Harris has 

represented New Zealand in show jumping 

grand prix international events and in tests 

against Australia. 

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‘‘Weare here now because of the work 

of the various committees and the 

generoussupporttoour ‘showsaviour' 

campaign and from our sponsors.’’ 

Despite the uncertainty, Mr Harris 

saysthe showcommittee and 

management team haveopted not to 

scale back,meaning the show will have 

the usual variety people have come to 

expect. 

‘‘Inthe woodchopping there probably 

won't be as many competitors because 

theywon't have the Australiansand 

there'sunlikely to be any overseas judges 

unlessthey're alreadyinthe country.’’ 

Based on afour hectare lifestyle block 

at Aylesbury, betweenKirwee and West 

Melton, Mr Harrisand his wife Maria 

have had along association with horses. 

‘‘I'vebeen with horsesmywhole life. 

‘‘We used to haverace horses, 

gallopers,and I've always been involved 

in the equestrian section predominantly 

in the show jumping. 

‘‘Thisshow will be the firstyear since 

Iwas 15yearsold, 36 years ago,that I 

haven't been competing. 

‘‘There'sjust too many jobsas 

president,soIwill be watching this 

year.’’ 

Mr Harris has represented New 

Zealand in showjumping grand prix 

international events and in tests against 

Australia. 

These days he is aNew Zealand 

showjumping selector. 

Aformer racehorse breeder, Mr Harris 

now doescontractmowing for aliving. 

Over the last few yearsthe couple has 

cut backonthe horses and now has just 

five show jumpers. 

As Mrs Harris works for Harness 

RacingNew Zealand, she will be 

unavailable for most show events this 

year, leaving the couple's14yearold 

daughter Kimberly to tag along with dad 

at the show. 

‘‘She willprobably comealongand tell 

me how bad my speeches are,’’MrHarris 

jokes. 

The New Zealand AgriculturalShow is 

due to be held at Canterbury Agricultural 

Park from November 10 to 12. 

Tickets are now on sale,with children 

able to attendthe showfor free thanks to 

the support of the KiwiGaming 

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Flood protectionattitudesinmany parts of 

New Zealand are frustratingaKaiapoi 

businessman. 

Hydro Response managing director Clay 

Griffin says he has gained little traction for 

hisflood protection barriers in New 

Zealand. 

Instead he has sold the technology to 

Australia and beyond, and recently had a 

spell in Dubaiwhere he usedittohold 

back water while afountain was being 

fixed. 

Mr Griffin says many districts opt to fill 

sandbags, or take a‘‘donothing approach’’ 

as the floodwatersthreaten. 

He has 400 metres of the Swedishmade 

barriers whichsell for around $1000 a 

metre.They are flatpacked, steelframed 

with aluminium panels, can stand up to 2.4 

metres, and arelined with tarpaulins. 

They can often be seen in waterways, 

creating dry zones,and diverting water 

while civil projects suchasbridge repairs 

arecarried out. These projects are his 

‘‘breadand butter’’. 

But Mr Griffin wants to see them being 

used to protect property,particularly as 

more floodsare expected due to Climate 

Change. 

He says his gear, whichincludes 

inflatable bladders, could have encircled 

the Westport Hospital in the recent floods, 

and saved an important infrastructural 

asset fromhaving to be evacuated. 

Alternatively it could have protected four 

or five houses, reducing the flood’s impact 

on alot of people. 

But his offerofhelp went unheeded, 

despitebeing ready to transport the gear 

before the roads closedand the townwas 

under seigefrom the floods. 

Mr Griffin is also confident the 

technologycouldhelp out if astopbank is 

about to breach,buying time for those 

trying to plugthe breach or get people to 

safety. 

‘‘But people seem to prefertothrow 

their handsinthe air and run to the hills.’’ 

Mr Griffin heapspraise on the 

Waimakariri DistrictCouncil and the local 

civil defence teamwho several yearsago 

boughta30metrelengthofinflatable 

flood barrier which has been used to 

protect roads,houses and variousother 

infrastructure. 

He has lentthe council his gear, 

mentoredNorthCanterbury Civil Defence 

personnel on its use,delivered training 

sessionstoCivil Defence volunteer teams 

andhelped outwith the Civil Defence 

cadet programme. His work for the council 

is voluntary. Mr Griffin was awarded a 

Community Service Awardlast year for his 

selfless contributiontoresident’s welfare, 

and his generosity. 

WaimakaririMayorMrGordon saysMr 

Griffin has ‘‘unstintingly demonstrated his 

goodwill towards civil defence in the 

district and care forhis community’’. 

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Agricultural industry voice needs reviewed 


The agricultural industry is beinglet 

down in the environmental regulation 

space, says Rural Advocacy Network 

(RAN)chairJamieMcFadden. 

Mr McFadden says whileBeef+Lamb, 

DairyNew Zealand and Federated 

Farmers all operate efficiently in the 

research space, throughonfarm 

management, environmental issues, 

floods and givegood soundemployment 

advice, noone was looking afterthe 

farmers at the grassrootslevel of coping 

with the avalancheofenvironmental 

regulation. 

‘‘Farmers are getting cross. 

‘‘Farmers are trying to work with aflood 

of regulations, but they arehaving to deal 

with way too many unworkable 

regulations,’’hesays. 

‘‘They are struggling with the sheer 

volume of regulations—impractical stuff 

that is coming through.’’ 

Farmers needed to be empowered, not 

spendtheir time ticking boxes in an 

environmental plan. 

‘‘Farmers needed to have buyinfirst 

and foremost. That is the golden rule.’’ 

Mr McFadden says it is timefor awideranging 

industry review on how the 

industry voice operates. 

‘‘It needs to happen becauseitisnot 

working,’’ he says. 

The RAN has formed an alliance with 

Groundswell NZ, afarmers lobbygroup 

whichhas its rootsinSouthland and 

Otago. 

In recent daystherehas been a 

reported rift between Federation 

Farmers and Groundswell. 

Mr McFadden says Groundswell had 

strong support in some provinces from 

Federated Farmers for its Howl of a 

Protest, and from some individual 

Federated Farmer’s members. In other 

areasFederatedFarmers membershad 

been critical. 

‘‘Everyoneisentitled to aview. 

Groundswell avoided criticising other 

organisations. 

‘‘We don’t bite back, particularly if 

other organisations are having pot shotsat 

us.’’ 

Mr McFadden saysbehindthe scenes 

RANand Groundswell are tryingto 

advocateonbehalf of grassroots farmers, 

many of whom are members of several 

industrygroups. 

‘‘Isee alot of farmers questioning the 

whole advocacy model.There are too 

many groups,’’ Mr McFadden says. 

There had beenameetingofindustry 

groups in Wellington prior to lockdown 

where therewas some pretty frank 

discussion,hesays. 

He strongly believes strongly there 

needs to be aposition statement from all 

industrygroups. 

As he moved aroundNew Zealandprior 

to lockdown he discovered groups and 

farmers had thesame concernsasRAN 

about thestate of an industry voice and 

unworkable environmental regulations. 

Groups like Groundswell and RAN 

would not have needed to begin tackling 

these issues if there had alreadybeen a 

unified voiceinthe environmental 

regulation area. 

‘‘Ilovedoing environmental work,’’Mr 

McFadden said as he planted natives 

along aRangiora stream to help protect it. 

‘‘But thereisall this otherstuff 

happening and we have got to get it right. 

Seeingfarmerssuffering is what 

mobilises me to keepworkingontheir 

behalf,’’ he says. 

‘‘Iappreciate the texts. That is what 

keepsmegoing. We have to get it right 

becausethere is so much wrongthat is not 

helpingand making it worse, such as 

Significant Natural Areas (SNAs).’’ 

‘‘It is adog of apolicy and needstobe 

thrown out.’’ 

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Local group looks to future 

By GINA MCKENZIE 

Alocal water catchmentgroup is 

looking to the future. 

Establishing acollectivevoice 

and providinganopportunity for 

the community to have asay on 

freshwater are some of the reasons 

behind the formation of the Sefton 

Saltwater Creek CatchmentGroup, 

whichisdue to celebrateits first 

anniversary thismonth. 

The group’s visionis: ‘‘healthy 

waterways, healthy land,healthy 

people, healthy future’’. 

CoordinatorCarolyne Latham, a 

localfarmer, says the catchment 

area contains amix of farms, 

lifestyle blocks, industry and the 

smalltowns of Ashley, Seftonand 

Balcairn. 

The catchmentarea is bordered 

by Te Aka Aka/AshleyEstuary and 

the coast on the easternside and 

extends into AshleyDowns on the 

western side. 

The group provides people from 

differentbackgrounds with an 

opportunity to get involved in 

learningabout and improving the 

localenvironment. 

‘‘We had 31 peopleatour initial 

meeting ayear ago, who gave us a 

mandate to form the group and 

interestisongoingfromnew 

members.’’ 

Ms Latham saysthe first year has 

been ‘‘a bit of afactfinding 

mission’’,with several meetings 

and aseriesoffield trips across the 

catchment. 

‘‘We’ve had presentations on the 

current stateofwaterways 

including Te Aka Aka/ Ashley 

Estuary and we’velearned how to 

take stream water samplesand 

assess streamhealth. 

Forestry ... Sefton Saltwater Creek Catchment Group members learned 

about environmental regulations for plantation forests during arecent 

visit to Ashley Forest hosted by Rayonier Matariki Forests. PHOTO: GINA MCKENZIE 

‘‘We’ve also visitedretention 

areas on hillfed Stony and Fox’s 

creeksand learned howthey 

function to capturesediment in 

runoff beforeitreaches springfed 

streams on the flats. 

‘‘It’s verymuch alocallyled 

initiativewith members setting the 

directionand deciding whatthey 

need to know in terms of meeting 

the group’s vision for ahealthy 

catchment.’’ 

One of the members hosted the 

group on their lifestyle blockto 

demonstrate how minor 

earthworks suchasswales and 

bunding could be used to slow 

water,soak it into the ground, stop 

erosion and settlesedimentout. 

In May,the group visited Ashley 

Forestwith Rayonier Matariki 

Forests. 

Ms Latham says thissite visit 

covered the entire headwaters of 

the catchment and provided an indepth 

understanding of the 

environmental regulationsthat 

plantation forests are required to 

operate under, alongwith weed 

and pest control and general 

forestry management. The group 

has discussed expanding water 

monitoring networks within the 

catchment as there is minimal 

monitoring undertaken and 

limited knowledge about the state 

of Stony and Fox’s creeks,which 

are bothhillfed. 

‘‘We’re keentoestablish a 

baseline to enablebenchmarking 

and identify trends overtime, 

which will increaseour knowledge 

of local waterways,’’ Ms Latham 

says. 

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Alarm at online 

video scam 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

An online video showing an 

elderly woman who avoided 

being robbedbyactivating a 

personal alarm is believed to 

be ascam. 

The video has now been 

removed, but the woman in it 

was saidtobeinaRangiora 

supermarket car park where it 

was alleged she used her 

personal alarm to scare off a 

robbertrying to snatchher 

handbag. 

The woman recommended 

the personal alarm and said 

she would have beenrobbed 

without it. But, the video did 

not seem to have been filmed 

in any of Rangiora's 

supermarket carparks. 

Waimakariripolice are not 

aware of arobberyattempt, 

and say the ‘‘crime repor’’is 

most likely afake news scam. 

‘‘I have not heard of this 

particularscam but Iamnot 

surprised,’’ SeniorConstable 

Tony Maw says. 

‘‘Thisone differsslightly as 

it is more of amarketing scam 

as opposedtothe majority we 

see. 

The latest scam doingthe 

roundsiswhere aperson will 

call up claiming to be from a 

bank advising of fraudulent 

actiononyouraccount.,’’ he 

says. 

‘‘Theythen convince you to 

allow them accesstoyour 

computer wherebythey empty 

your account. Some of these 

scammers alsouse unwitting 

mules to receive the money 

before asking them to wire it 

overseas.’’ 

Grey Power New Zealand's 

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away ascam, what to do if you 

have fallen for one,and the 

variousagenciestowhichyou 

can reportdifferent types of 

scams.’' 

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OPINION 


Business as usual 

despite Alert levels 

Last time Iwroteitwas just prior to 

lockdown and the unfortunate returnof 

community infectionofthe coronavirus. 

Eventful Hurunui was about to host a 

free workshop for eventplanners within 

the district, like many events 

postponementwas necessary,however 

the board has rebooked this session for 

Tuesday, September 21 at 6pm at The 

BetterHalf, Leithfield. 

Bookings are essential and are 

dependent on Covid19 levelsand the 

appropriateprotocols that level brings. 

We at the Hurunui District Council 

were alsoimpacted by planning 

community eventsparticularly in regard 

to the engagementfor the 3Waters 

Reform. 

Nevertheless last weekwehostedfour 

zoom sessions to enable interaction with 

our community. 

Fellowcouncillorsand Iare thankful 

to membersofour district who took the 

time to contact us via zoom, email or 

facebook and shared their concerns on 

this matter of significance. 

Over the past10years successive 

governments have proposed that larger 

water entities wouldbemore efficient. 

The Department of Internal Affairs on 

behalfofcentral government have been 

charged at looking at the ‘‘casefor 

change’’ and startedfromapolicy 

position, stating that internationally 

amalgamated water entitieshave been 

provenmore effective and efficientthan 

smaller private, or council owned 

delivery systems. 

The CanterburyMayoral Forum has 

written to Minister Mahuta seeking a 

‘‘pause and reset’’. 

If you wish to read through the range 

of question’s we haveposedthey are 

available on the websitefor you to view 

alongside otherrelevant information. 

Your informal feedbacktodate is 

valuable as it tests our assumptions and 

the thinking of councillors. 

Here, in the Hurunui we believeitis 

importanttokeep our small 

communitiesaliveand vibrantasit 

supports local employment, education, 

health, policing, economic activity and 

volunteer servicessothey are kept 

relevant and accessible. 

Many of thecomments sent to me 

Marie Black 

indicate concerns that the current 

thinking to centralisepower is eroding 

localdemocracyand is unacceptable – 

localdemocracyallows yourvoice to be 

heard. 

The current environment for 

proposed change in Three waters, the 

RMA and health,toname only afew, 

reminds me of aquote Irecently read 

from Dwight Einsenhower:“Farming 

looksmightyeasy when your plough is a 

pencil and you are athousand miles 

away from the cornfield”. 

On adifferent note there havebeen 

reports of rubbishbeingdumped in 

some of our riverbeds. Thisisnot 

acceptable behaviouraswework hard 

to promotegood environmental 

outcomes.Itdisappoints me whenthis 

occurs. We shouldprideourselves on 

better outcomes. 

Keep up the great work in rolling out 

the vaccinations.The health centres 

have really steppeduptosupport us. 

Many thanks also goestothe teachers 

who are supporting our youngpeople 

through thisunsettled period for 

learning. 

And lastbut not least—farmers and 

growers. 

We havecome through achallenging 

winter, but we lookforward to a 

favourable response in spring. 

Take care 

Wage subsidy delays 

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey says wage 

subsidy delays are putting extra 

pressure on local businesses already 

fighting to stay afloat. 

After posting to social media last week 

he was inundated with calls for help, 

from sole traders to large business 

owners, all experiencing delays with 

their applications. 

‘‘In one case, an employer paid out 

more than 80 staff in good faith, and was 

left in adire situation when her subsidy 

payment did not arrive. 

‘‘People are understandably very 

frustrated with these delays, with the 

added financial strain compounding 

their stress at adifficult and uncertain 

time’’ 

Doocey said given this was not the first 

time the wage subsidy had been rolled 

out, it was appalling to be hearing of 

such awidespread problem. 

‘‘Now these struggling businesses are 

told to reapply every two weeks for the 

wage subsidy, another bureaucratic 

burden adding even more stress,’’ he 

said. 

‘‘Without access to the subsidy in afair 

and timely manner, the end result will 

be businesses closing and people out of 

work.’’ 

On top of the delays accessing the 

subsidy, communication to business 

owners had been sorely lacking, Doocey 

said. 

‘‘We have accommodation providers 

and tourism operators here struggling to 

even find out whether they can open, 

and if so, how they should be doing it. 

‘‘There is no clear guidance coming 

from the Government, at atime when the 

sector is already at rock bottom.’’ 

Incentive popular 

AMainPower initiative to provide staff 

withanincentive to get vaccinated 

against Covid19isbeingimplemented 

by other Kiwicompanies. 

The goal of the North Canterbury 

electricity distribution company’s 

``Take Two for the Team Challenge'' 

initiative is to get90per cent of its 

workers fullyvaccinated by December 

1. 

If thatgoal is achieved, the company 

willgive every fullyvaccinated 

employee an extra dayoff as special 

leave. 

The initiative is having apositive 

effect with 15% of MainPower staff fully 

vaccinated,and 80% through their first 

vaccination. 

Now several othercompanies, 

including otherelectricity distributors, 

nationwide have also adopted the Take 

Two for theTeam initiative. 

``It is really positive to see the 

initiative takingoff,'' MainPower’s 

communications and sponsorship 

adviser Emma Hyde says. 

MainPower chief executiveAndy 

Lester says as an essential provider 

service for NorthCanterbury it was 

important for MainPowerstafftobe 

vaccinated againstthe virus. 

It only takes onestaff memberto 

contract Covid19 to potentially infecta 

large number of people including 

workmates, familyand more than 42,000 

MainPowercustomers, Mr Lestersays. 

The companywantedtooffer special 

leave to vaccinated staff to thankthem 

for helping to keeptheir colleagues and 

the community safe. 

Lost and found property 

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backpack containing agoldcoloured wallet/makeup/personal itemsand $250 

cash, asmall black purse withzip,black “Guess” wallet with silver writing, 

ablueand yellow Torpedo Seven kayak withblack gumboots/``Seipp”dark 

grey Tshirt/silverand black oar/20m brightpinkrope,awhite SamsungS10 

plus128G, asilver old cigarette case usedasawallet,alightbrownwallet, 

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red andyellowsidebuttons (Kaiapoi), agrey DJI MavicMini Drone (Kaiapoi), 

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Under consideration ... Protestors call on the government to consider the Woodend 

Bypass at arally last year. 

PHOTO: FILE 

Bypass reconsidered 

The Woodend Bypassisback on radar,but 

MattDooceywantscertainty for 

community. 

The Woodend communityshould be 

proud of itsachievementsingetting the 

Woodend Bypassback on to the radar, the 

Waimakariri MP says. 

But he is disappointed the community 

willhave to wait at least three moreyears, 

after the project was missingfromthe 

National Land TransportPlan 2021/24, 

released thisweek. 

‘‘Today’sannouncementisakickinthe 

gutsbythe government to Woodend 

residents with no referencetothe 

Woodend Bypassinthe plan,’’MrDoocey 

says. 

‘‘I havebeenfighting for this projecton 

behalfofthe community foryears. 

‘‘I havetaken thevoices of ourresidents 

all theway to the TransportMinister and 

haveraised theneed for abypass in 

Parliament.’’ 

Mr Doocey sayshehas advocated 

consistentlytoWakaKotahiNZTA 

includingbringing representatives direct 

to the community. 

‘‘Residents packedout my rally in 

Woodend lastyeartomaketheir feelings 

clear that abypass is needednow. 

‘‘Weweregutted when it was leftoff the 

Canterbury Regional LandTransportPlan 

2021/2031, adoptedbyECan in June.’’ 

Mr Doocey saysheput in asubmissionto 

the Canterbury Regional LandTransport 

committee,making it clearthe Woodend 

community did not feelsafewithastate 

highway passingthrough it. 

‘‘I thenmet withthe committeechairto 

drive home theurgencyofthisproject, 

withdaily traffic movementsreaching 

20,000aday throughthe town.’’ 

In spite of allthe efforts,the draft Plan 

listedthe WoodendBypassasan‘onthe 

horizon’ project only, leaving campaigners 

feelinglet down. 

On Monday thecommitteeannouncedit 

had asked Waka Kotahi NZTAtoconsider 

bringing the projectforwardinresponseto 

the feedback,and Mr Doocey questioned 

why it was not in thethreeyear plan. 

‘‘I’m calling on WakaKotahitodotheir 

bit and committothisproject to give our 

residents certainty.Iwill notstop fighting 

for themuntil the bypassbecomesa 

reality.’’ 

NEWS 

The North Canterbury News, September 9, 2021 7 

Waimak will bounce back 

By DAVIDHILL 

‘‘We will get through this’’, says 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon. 

The Waimakariri District Council has 

planning in place for all alert levels and 

was ready for yesterday’s move to Alert 

Level 2, he says. 

‘‘Great news that we are now at Alert 

Level 2and thanks to everyone for their 

efforts and understanding. 

‘‘Following the rules will mean we get 

to Level 1sooner and remember where 

you can, please support local .’’ 

The council's website has aCovid19 

page which is regularly updated to 

explain what each alert level means, Mr 

Gordon says. 

‘‘We recommend that people go there 

as asource for truth about what it means 

for our buildings and services and 

libraries, or people can ring our 

customer service line on 0800 WMK GOV 

(0800 965 468. 

‘‘We have been here before and we will 

get through it again. We are better 

practiced at it than we were last year and 

talking to people, they were ready for 

Level 2.’’ 

Mr Gordon acknowledged it was a 

concern for organisers of large events, 

which need to be at Alert Level 1tobe 

sustainable. 

But he is confident Waimakariri can 

bounce back from this latest setback. 

“Yes it can. We have aresilient 

community and Inoticed how anumber 

of businesses instigated ‘Click and 

Collect' last week when we moved to 

Level 3.’’ 

Like many people, Mr Gordon made the 

most of the move to Level 3last week, 

picking up acoffee from Coffee Culture, 

before tucking into McDonalds and 

enjoying aChinese takeaway over the 

weekend. 

During lockdown the Mayor has been 

working from home with ‘‘backtoback’’ 

Dan Gordon 

Zoom meetings each day, including daily 

meetings with the council’s senior 

management team. 

He has also had regular catch ups 

online and over the phone, including 

with local police, business leaders and 

Grey Power, while acouncil meeting was 

due to held on Zoom on Tuesday. 

‘‘The disruption has been huge and I 

certainly feel for our businesses and 

other people who have been impacted, 

but I've been impressed at how people 

have adapted and supported each other, 

and that's how we will survive this,’’ Mr 

Gordon says. 

‘‘Let's all hope we get back to Level 1 

soon, but we don't know what's around 

the corner, so it's important we stay 

positive and adapt to the circumstances 

we are presented with.’’ 

Mr Gordon has his first Covid19 jab 

booked in for next week and encourages 

others to get vaccinated if they haven't 

already. 

‘‘I want to thank our essential service 

workers, including police, ambulance, 

medical people and supermarket 

workers for all the work you are doing 

during this time.’’ 

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NEWS 


Photographers make the most of lockdown 


Rangiora Photographic Society 

members are finding plenty to 

photograph during lockdown. 

For Arthur and Colleen 

Linnell, afemale blackbird 

nesting in aHeuchera plant at 

the backdoor of their Rangiora 

home has given them aunique 

opportunity to photograph her 

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Arthur says it was fascinating 

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However, two days later she 

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Blackbirds mate for life and 

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Colleen’s back door also nested 

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chicks. 

Fellow members Robyn 

Young and Robyn Carter, both 

of Pegasus, are also finding 

photography agreat source of 

enjoyment in lockdown. 

But early last Friday morning 

their trip to the Waikuku 

Estuary to photograph birdlife 

took an unexpected ‘‘hilarious’’ 

turn when the friends, who are 

nicknamed ‘‘the two Robyns’’ by 

fellow members, became stuck 

in mud after trying to retrieve a 

piece of photographic 

equipment. 

The women have now given 

themselves anew nickname, 

‘‘the two Ronnies’’ after the 

Home sweet home ... Afemale blackbird has taken up residence 

nesting in apotted Heuchera plant under the porch at the back door of 

Arthur and Colleen Linnell’s Rangiora home. 

PHOTO: ARTHUR LINNELL 

British comedians Ronnie 

Barker and Ronnie Corbett. 

‘‘We had heard that the 

wrybills were back and we 

wanted to get some photos of 

them as they are only there for 

ashort time each year,’’ Robyn 

Carter says. 

With whitebait running in the 

river that morning the women 

were treated to ‘‘a feeding 

frenzy of shags, blackbilled 

gulls, blackbacked gulls and 

blackfronted terns, all 

squabbling over the feast,’’ and 

providing exciting 

photographic opportunities. 

But that came to ahalt after 

Robyn Carter decided to pull 

her monopod (stand), out of the 

water and move it to better spot. 

Part of it had been dislodged 

in the muddy water and after 

trying to retrieve it, eventually 

gave up. 

While washing her hands in a 

pool nearby, she got stuck in the 

surrounding mud. 

‘‘Robyn (Young) offered me 

her monopod end and slowly 

pulled me to safety. But as Igot 

to safety, Robyn (Young) went 

over on her back into the mud. 

‘‘I couldn’t even help her up 

because Iwas laughing so 

hard,’’ Robyn Carter says. 

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Feeding time ... Wrybills at the Waikuku Estuary on Friday morning 

last week. 

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‘‘We were both laughing. I 

haven’t laughed so much for 

such along time. We were both 

absolutely filthy.’’ 

Robyn Carter says having 

Robyn Young in her bubble had 

been an ‘‘absolute godsend’’ 

during lockdown. 

Unplanned mud bath ... 

Pegasus photographer Robyn 

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NEWS 


District Plan on agenda 

Waimakariri's new draftDistrictPlan is 

expectedtobeout for consultation soon. 

The draft District Plan was due to be 

discussed in aclosedsession at Tuesday's 

council meeting, which was held on Zoom, 

aheadofits release for public consultation 

laterthis month. 

‘‘It's abig piece of workwhich the council 

has been working on for severalyears,’’ 

MayorDan Gordonsays. 

Whilehewas unabletoelaborate on 

what the draft District Plan will look like, 

Mr Gordon noted that there has already 

been considerable public engagement on 

differentsectionsofthe document during 

the District Plan Reviewprocess, including 

on the Natural Hazards chapter. 

Ahearings panel is due to be announced, 

comprising two electedmembers, one iwi 

representative and three independent 

members,including an independent 

chairperson. 

Mr Gordon sayswhetherthe consultation 

is conducted online or at publicmeetings 

will dependonCovid19 restrictions. 

‘‘With the Three Waters Reform 

engagement, we had alive onlinesession 

on Facebookand we found that it worked 

really well, so in futurewemay lookat 

doingthatinaddition to public meetings.” 

Buildings policy reviewed 

Public feedback is sought on the 

Waimakariri District Council's 

dangerous buildings policy. 

The council is reviewing it’s 

Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary 

Buildings Policy, with public feedback 

welcome until September 24. 

The policy provides guidelines for 

managing dangerous buildings, or 

those located nearby and buildings 

that are contaminated or insanitary, in 

away that reduces risk to people and 

outlines the steps needed to reduce 

danger, building unit manager Warren 

Taylor says. 

‘‘It’s an important tool we use to help 

us make decisions like if abuilding is 

safe to enter, or if fences or hoardings 

are needed to keep people safe. 

‘‘It was used alot following the 

earthquakes with many damaged 

buildings fenced off to keep people 

away from any danger.’’ 

Dangerous, affected and insanitary 

buildings are any where the conditions 

mean the building or surrounding 

buildings could pose apublic safety 

risk. 

This could be abuilding severely 

damaged by fire which has lost its 

structural integrity or it could be one 

that causes neighbouring buildings to 

be classified as ‘affected’. 

Feedback can be made on the 

council's website, letstalk. 

waimakariri.govt.nz/buildingspolicy, 

until Friday, September 24. Public 

hearings are planned in October. 

Property boom defies Covid 

Covid19 has failed to slow North 

Canterbury's booming property market. 

Even under lockdown restrictions, 

houses have been selling like hot cakes, 

while supply continues to be achallenge, 

Bayleys Rangiora manager Ross Ditmer 

says. 

‘‘It's slowed down in terms of listings, 

but in terms of houses already on the 

market it's areal success story.’’ 

Under Alert Level 4all activity had to 

be conducted online, with 100 percent of 

scheduled online sales run by the 

Bayleys Rangiora agents selling either at 

auction or in the negotiations which 

followed. 

‘‘We did virtual viewings on Zoom 

which was facilitated by the agent, with 

the vendor filming at the property on 

their phone and the buyer was able to ask 

whatever questions they wanted,’’ Mr 

Ditmer says. 

‘‘We did it during last year's lockdown 

and it actually works reasonably well.’’ 

With last week's move the Level 3, real 

estate agents were able to host viewings 

with strict guidelines, but no open 

homes. 

‘‘I know we've got an agent with 20+ 

people wanting to do aviewing on a 

house, but we can only do two viewings a 

day under Level 3soitneeds to be well 

organised,’’ Mr Ditmer said last week. 

Under the guidelines, vendors left the 

property and left as many internal doors 

open as possible to reduce contact. 

Viewings were restricted to amaximum 

of two people per viewing plus the agent. 

Community funds available 

Voting for applicants seeking support 

from the MainPower Community Fund 

closes tomorrow (Friday, September 

10). 

Money from the contestable fund is 

available to community groups, cultural 

organisations or schools operating in or 

serving the North Canterbury region. 

In each of the two funding rounds held 

annually there is ashare of $30,000 

available to be split between the 

successful applicants. 

There is $20,000 allocated for 

community organisations and $10,000 

distributed for North Canterbury 

schools. 

North Canterbury community 

members are given the opportunity to 

have their say about which charitable 

organisations and school projects 

should be supported by nominating the 

applicants and voting for the finalists. 

The recipients will be announced on 

the MainPower website once all 

recipients have been contacted which is 

likely to be about two weeks. 

The community fund was launched in 

2015 and distributed $10,000 to two local 

community groups. 

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value and reach, with around 100 groups 

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Te Wiki TiakiAoTūroa 4–12 Mahuru 2021 

Conservation Week 4–12 September 2021 

conservationweek.org.nz 

Embrace nature during Conservation Week 

People are being encouraged to take a 

moment for nature at home, or online, 

during the 52nd annual Conservation 

Week, ending September 12. 

Department of Conservation Director 

General Lou Sanson says this year’s 

Conservation Week focus has changed to 

reflect the changing Covid19 Alert 

Levels. 

‘‘Our health and wellbeing are 

strengthened when we connect with 

nature, which is so important now,’’ says 

Mr Samson. 

Arecent New Zealanders in the 

Outdoors survey showed aclear link 

between mental and physical health and 

the outdoors. 

The survey asked respondents to 

describe the key benefits of spending 

time outdoors: 41 percent referenced 

their mental health as amotivation, 35% 

referenced physical health, and 34% 

cited adesire for connection with 

nature. 

Getting away from everyday routine 

and reflecting were also considered 

important. 

‘‘Our team of rangers and fabulous 

community and iwi groups around the 

country had lots of great events planned, 

which we hope we will be able to hold at 

some point, but nature is adaptable, and 

so are we. 

‘‘Instead, we have come up with 

innovative ways to make Conversation 

Week happen online and at home with 

activities to connect people to nature – 

there is something for everyone.” 

‘‘It’s great to see ahuge range of nontraditional 

nature connection activities 

for people to get their nature fix at the 

moment, and our thousands of walks, 

camps, and huts will be ready for you 

when it’s safe to return to the outdoors.’’ 

Snap nature and win 

Show us how you have taken a 

moment for nature and win some 

amazing conservation prizes. 

In partnership with North 

CanterburyNews, the Department of 

Conservation, North Canterbury, is 

running aphotocompetition to 

celebrate Conservation Week. 

Just send us an image of how you 

have taken alocal moment for nature 

over the next few weeks in the 

distribution areacovered by North 

CanterburyNews —the Waimakariri, 

Hurunui and Kaikouradistricts. 

Images can be of: 

Celebrating nature –sharing your 

favourite nativearea and image 

Discovering nature native bird, 

plant, insectorany other native 

species aroundyou 

Enjoying being in nature–walking, 

mountain biking, hunting, fishing, 

swimming or just sitting and thinking 

Caring for nature planting atree, 

pulling some weeds, clearing, or 

setting atrap 

Firstprize:Goodnature® A24 Rat & 

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Second prize: DOC annualback 

country hut pass (Worth$144). Keep it 

for yourself to stay in any DOC 

backcountrystandardand serviced 

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Thirdprize: A$75 gift voucher to 

spendatthe Arthur’s PassVisitor 

Centre. 

Fourth prize: A$50 voucherfrom DOC 

Motukarara Nurserywhich 

specialises in germinating and 

growing locally sourced Canterbury 

native plants. 

Just emailareasonable sized 

imagesuitable for publication 

(minimum 1MB, max 2MB) to 

info@ncnews.co.nz. 

Entriesclose5pm Friday, 

Enjoying nature . Loburn School 

students on the Kereru Loop Track at the 

Mt Thomas Conservation area. PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

September 24. 

Include your name, address, 

contactemail, phone number, and the 

locationofthe image. 

Imageswill be judged by the North 

Canterbury News team. Winning 

entries will be published in the North 

Canterbury News in the 30 September 

2021paper. 

The DOC North Canterbury team 

willcontactthe winning entries to 

supply the prizes. 

The North Canterbury News and 

DOC reserve the righttouse the 

winning imagesfor any furtheruse / 

publication, crediting the 

photographer. 

For all otherimages, we will 

contact you for approval if we would 

like to use them for publication / 

website, ensuring the photographeris 

credited. 

Protecting nature ... The Ashley Gorge Track and Trapping group. From left Keegan 

Brenmer, Emma Warwick, Bailey Baker and John Burton. 

PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

Love nature in Covid times 

What better time than alockdown to stop 

and take notice of the naturearound you? 

As well as discovering nature in your 

back yard,inAlert Level2,you can visit the 

native forests, reserves,parks,rivers and 

beaches thatCanterburyhas to offer,so 

this is an opportune time to explore. 

Both doc.govt.nz and conservationweek. 

org.nz websites provide awealth of 

information and activitiesonhow you can 

take amoment to notice /protect /celebrate/ 

nurture /remember /discover nature during 

Conservation Week. 

Suggestions on howtoembrace nature 

any time: 

Downloadanew nature wallpaper for 

your phone lock screenorfor your next 

digital meeting; 

Go for avirtual walk to find penguins, 

kakapo, or simply soak the views on a 

GreatWalk; 

Join acitizen science project; 

Boost your wellbeing withDOCs 

immersive digital nature experiencesby 

tuning into our sound hub for podcasts, 

nature audio and visual soundscapes. 

Join the dailyConservation Week quiz at 

conservationweek.org.nz; 

Findmore inspiration on our 

Conservation Blog for easy activities you 

can do fromhome includingpot plants, 

coffeewith nature, and nature 

photography; 

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Takeamoment to refresh in nature on 

your next dog walk. The DOCfoothill 

forests, and Hanmer ForestPark are all 

dog friendly. Readour blog to get some tips 

and tricksfor when you are out withyour 

dog. 

Collect ToyotaKiwi Guardian (TKG) 

medals. There are nine TKG adventure 

sites in Christchurch and North 

Canterbury,along with 16 activities where 

you can earn action medals. 

Do afiveminute bird countinyour 

garden or local park, find out how on: 

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Toyota Kiwi Guardian programme popular 

In spite of the untimely major rainfall 

event in May wiping out the lastsectionof 

the KereruLoop Track, the official 

opening of the latest Toyota Kiwi 

Guardiansite for North Canterbury still 

wentahead. 

Toyota NewZealand’s senior 

management,the Department of 

Conservation (DOC) staff and students 

fromLoburn School were welcomed onto 

the site at the Mt Thomas Conservation 

area, by NgaiTuahuriri Kaumatua to 

celebratethe 112th Toyota Kiwi Guardian 

(TKG) site in Aotearoa/NewZealand. 

Toyota NZ’s new CEO Neera Lala is very 

committed and passionateaboutthis 

programme run in collaboration with DOC 

to encourage families to get outdoors, 

explore nature, and take conservation 

action. 

As part of their National Senior 

Management hui,the team and their 

partnersmade aspecialtrip to Mt Thomas 

Conservation Area nearRangiora, for the 

officialopeningand some ‘‘hands on’’ 

worktoinstallthe Kiwi Guardian post by 

the bridgeonthe KereruLoop Track. 

Ten students from LoburnSchool’s 

environmentalgroup were invited. 

After the postwas blessed by the 

Kaumatua,the students then presented 

eachmember of theToyotateam with 

their KereruLoop Track TKG medal. 

In return, after lunch backatthe track 

entrance, Toyota staff presentedeach 

student withaTKG bag, sweatshirt, teeshirt, 

and cap as futureambassadors for 

thisfantastic initiative. The KereruLoop 

Track has been extensively upgraded to 

makeitinto an easy pleasantwalk for all 

agesand abilities. 

Reward ... The Toyota Giwi Guardian 

medals. 

PHOTOS: SUPPLIED 

The 2.5 kilometre track has new culverts 

and water tables, alongwith asmooth 

gravelsurface. 

Aslip and washout five minutes from 

the end of thetrack meanspeople now 

have to return the way they came. 

However, it is expected to have the track 

repaired by the end of October. 

Ashley LoopTrack 

The AshleyGorge Loop track, near 

Oxford, was NorthCanterbury’s first TKG 

site. Set up in December 2019 by 

communityvolunteers,the adventure site 

takes Kiwi kidsalongthe track developed 

by the volunteers and past their extensive 

trapping programmearoundAshley 

Gorge. 

Wash out .,. Toyota’s Senior Leadership Team digging out the picnic tableat Mt Thomas 

which was buried after the May floods. 

Sincegoing liveonthe DOC websiteon 

19/12/2019,tothe latest lock down on 

15/8/2021, atotal of 601 medalshave been 

claimed. 

Localvolunteer Emma Warwick, who 

has been involved with the trackalong 

with four other homeschooledstudents in 

developing and maintaining tracks and 

predator trapping aday aweek, has also 

been analysing visitor use of the area. 

Sinceatrack counter was installedin 

November 2020, there were5827 userson 

the track to March4,2021, averaging 52 per 

day, an impressive number for a 

community developed and managed track. 

Working in partnership 

The TKG programme was set up in 2016 

withfundingsupport from Toyota New 

Zealand in partnership withthe DOC. 

It has grownfrom 20 sites to 112 today. 

The sites,alongwith 16 athome action 

medal experiences, makes it fun and easy 

for families to explore New Zealand, 

increase their Kiwi kids’ connectionwith 

nature, and help them become future 

conservationguardians.

Iconic events lift resilience 

By DAVID HILL 

NEWS 


15 

Kaikoura businessesare 

continuing to be resilient in the 

face of uncertainty. 

DeputyMayorJulie Howden is 

confident the towncan bounce 

back after its latest setback, Covid 

19 lockdown. 

‘‘Our town is pretty resilient and 

we showed thatin2016 afterthe 

earthquake,’’ she said last week. 

‘‘We've got our cafesand 

takeaways openunderLevel 3, so 

peopleare enjoyinghavingatreat 

and hopefully people will 

continue to support them.’’ 

Movinginto spring brings a 

renewed optimism in the town, 

after the traditionallyquietwinter 

season, with iconicevents coming 

up suchasthe Kaikoura Cup Race 

Day and the Kaikoura Hop. 

‘‘Whenthis lockdown comes to 

an end, it will be interestingtosee 

whether we get the same influx of 

people,’’CrHowden says. 

‘‘Lastyear our businesses got a 

real boost fromthe postlockdown 

bounce, so hopefully the summer 

seasonwill be agood one. 

‘‘It'sareal shame for Doug and 

Fonda (O'Callahan)with the Hop 

being postponed, but let'sjust 

hope thatthey can get asuccessful 

day of it in November.’’ 

While the Kaikoura Cup could 

be held under Level 2, Cr Howden 

says it needs to be backatLevel 1 

to support the crowd it typically 

draws to the South Bay 

Racecourse and for the 

community to get the full benefit. 

‘‘They've got Level 3races at 

Addington,but only the drivers 

Iconic event ... Kaikoura needs its iconic events like the Kaikoura Cup 

to go ahead as planned. 

PHOTO: RACE IMAGES 

and trainersand officials are 

allowedtoattend, so we could run 

it at Kaikouraunder Level 2, but it 

would be difficult to manage the 

crowd and how do you turn people 

away? 

‘‘It's areal iconic eventand we 

get on to Sky (television) and that's 

how we get alot of Australians 

coming here, althoughwewon't 

get them this year unlessthey're 

already in the country.’’ 

Other events,including the 

ElementsNZKaikoura Triathlon 

in January and the Kaikoura A&P 

ShowinFebruaryare set to draw 

people intothe town, subject to 

Alert Levels. 

Cr Howdenwonders whether 

the government's support 

packages shouldincludean 

eventsfund, to help reduce the 

anxieties of event organisers. 

‘‘We need these events to 

happen, but it's hardfor 

organisers to keepplanning when 

it's so uncertain and they face the 

prospect of huge costs if they're 

forcedtocancel.’’ 

Cr Howdenisalso amember of 

the Kaikoura Trotting Club 

committeeand her brother, Ben 

Smith,isthe president.She is also 

alocal business owner and serves 

on the Destination Kaikoura 

board. 

Cadets ... The local air cadets are to receive acharter. 

Charter postponed 

Covid19 hasforced the 

postponement of the localAir 

Cadets' charter parade planned 

for thismonth. 

Due to the large numbers of 

people expected to attend, the 

No 88 DistrictofWaimakariri 

Squadron has decided to move 

it's plannedcharter parade with 

Road cone beacon 


Anew beaconisshining brightly 

in Loburn. 

An orangeroad conehas 

appeared atop atree at the 

intersection of Dunlops and 

Barkers Roads. 

It is just acoupleofhundred 

metres up the roadfrom atree 

that was felledindarkness 

during lockdown. 

It had sported an orange 

cone,which appeared following 

the 2010 earthquake. The cones 

were in abundance in the early 

days of earthquakerecovery 

work. 

Waimakariri MayorDan 

Gordon to Sunday, October 31. 

Mr Gordon is due to present the 

cadets with acharter from the 

Waimakariri District Council 

confirming the name change 

and granting them permission 

to paradeinthe district's town 

centres on special occasions. 

In recenttimes the cone 

would disappear,and then 

mysteriouslyreappear afew 

dayslater. 

The fallentree seemingly has 

become folklore, judging by the 

furore over its felling. 

The reappearanceofthe 

cone, atop atree not far away 

has beenwelcomed by dozens of 

folkonthe local Facebookpage. 

Police are investigating the 

incident duringwhich it is 

allegedtwo peoplecut the pine 

down. 

It fell across the roadatthe 

Makerikeri River bridge, 

narrowlymissing amotorist. 

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North Canterbury News, September 9, 2021 

17 

Young Farmers entries 

Entries are open for the 2022 FMG Young 

Farmer of the Year contest. 

The 54th annual edition of the iconic 

event is due to kickoff on October 9, 

subject to alert level status, with district 

contests scheduled for Otago /Southland, 

Aorangi and Northern. 

The Tasman region's contests are 

scheduled for October 16 (Tasman South) 

and 30 (Tasman North). 

Sixteen district contests will be held 

throughout the country during October 

and November to select eight finalists in 

each of the seven regions, for finals 

which will be held early next year. 

The 2022 grand final is due to be held 

in Whangarei in July. 

NZYF board chairperson Kent Weir 

says he would love to see more member 

participation in the district contests to 

support their club mates who volunteer 

their time and energy to convene the 

competition. 

‘‘This is the perfect time to enter 

yourself, your club mates, your work 

mates and even your partners into the 

district contests to have abit of fun and 

earn acold one at the end of the day. 

‘‘It’s agood opportunity to not just test 

yourself and benchmark yourself against 

your peers, but achance to meet new 

people, connect with the community, 

potentially learn athing or two and get 

off the farm and socialise with others in 

the industry.’’ 

Having been ayoung farmers club 

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knows all too well the banter that 

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Oxford supports its own 

By DAVID HILL 

NEWS 


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Oxford has come through the latest 

Covid19 lockdown unscathed. 

The town and surrounding rural 

community have once again shown 

resilience in the face of adversity, say 

Waimakariri district councillor Wendy 

Doody and Oxford Community Trust 

chairperson Thomas Robson. 

Cr Doody was pleased to see locals 

out supporting retailers with ‘‘click 

and collect’’ under Alert Level 3last 

week, while Oxford Fresh Choice, the 

butcher, pharmacy and medical centre 

staff have supported the community 

throughout the lockdown. 

Medical staff have been delivering 

Covid19 vaccines to locals at the 

Jaycee rooms. 

‘‘As councillors we have been busy 

on Zoom meetings,’’ Cr Doody says. 

‘‘It is agreat source to keep in touch 

with what is happening in our district, 

with the District Plan in its final 

reading before being delivered for 

consultation this month and the Three 

Waters Strategy consultation also 

conducted online.’’ 

Mr Robson says the lockdown 

experience has largely been positive, 

considering the circumstances. 

‘‘The weather meant that many of us 

could catch up on DIY projects and 

gardening, and Isaw many people out 

walking and enjoying the winter 

sunshine. 

‘‘Because we are in arural 

settlement Iamalso aware of many 

people who are essential workers in 

the agricultural sector that did not get 

to enjoy abreak during lockdown, but 

continued to work to ensure animals 

were kept well, fed and cared for.’’ 

The Oxford Community Trust has 

been operating throughout the 

Thomas Robson 

lockdown to support the elderly and 

families in need. 

The trust received aboost just before 

the lockdown, with local business 

owner Robyn Paget running afashion 

show to support mental health 

initiatives in the community, Mr 

Robson says. 

‘‘The night was asell out and raised 

over $3000 to be used for the work the 

trust does in the area of mental health 

in the community.’’ 

Anew collaboration with Satisfy 

Food Rescue sees food delivered to 

residents in the Meyer Place area each 

week, he says. 

‘‘This outreach is agreat way to 

support some of the older residents in 

the community, and reduce food waste 

in the district.’’ 

Anyone in the Oxford area who is 

struggling financially or with mental 

health issues can get in touch with the 

Oxford Community Trust on (03) 

3124195. 

Win number 8coming up ... Fernside trotting mare Bright Glow (inner right) driven by 

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Horse of Yearfor the 2020/2021season. 

The sevenyearoldMuscleMassGina’s 

Brightestmarewas chosen from the 

selection of ‘‘horse of the day’’ winners 

selected at eachofthe Rangioraclub’s 

racemeetings lastseason. 

‘‘The Horse of theYear is chosento 

epitomise the spiritofracing at Rangiora, 

notthe biggestrace winners but triers that 

remaincompetitive,’’ says clubpresident 

Greg Wright. 

‘‘Bright Glow wasour ‘Horseofthe Day’ 

at our May23meeting whereasa7yearoldshe 

set herbest winningmile rate 

(2.01.2) when winningover2000metres.’’ 

Duringthe 2020/21season Bright Glow 

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and five thirds. 

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The mare wasbred and is owned by 

Fernside coupleIan andJocelyn 

Cameron. Mr Cameron trains and drives 

the mare, whichhas woneight races, the 

samenumber as herdam, Gina’s Brightest, 

and more than $90,000 in stake money. 

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Connecting with local youth 

By DAVID HILL 

North Canterbury youth found 

creative ways to connect during 

lockdown. 

The region's youth councils 

connected with young people 

online and ran competitions to 

raise spirits during an uncertain 

time. 

Lockdown can be achallenging 

time for teenagers, being stuck at 

home with their parents and not 

being able to hang out with their 

friends, while tackling online 

lessons. 

Hurunui District Council youth 

development officer Ward 

Shearman says the youth 

councillors ran a“Kiwiana” 

themed baking competition 

during the first week of lockdown, 

followed by aphoto competition 

last week. 

“It's just abit of fun, but it's been 

getting agood response. In the 

baking competition we thought we 

might only get three or four 

entries, but we ended up with 18, 

and with the ‘Kiwiana' theme it 

was areal positive thing to do. 

“And the photo competition is 

great. We're getting some amazing 

photos of things people 

appreciate.” 

As the lockdown dragged on, Mr 

Shearman said there was asense 

of ‘‘over it’’ starting to creep in. 

‘‘It is quite funny hearing them 

say they can't wait to get back to 

school.’’ 

When last year's lockdown hit, 

Mr Shearman was just two months 

into the role and working on his 

own, so he says having ateam of 

youth development coordinator 

Rebecca Pugh and intern Brad 

White to bounce ideas off has 

made the job easier. 

There is plenty of planning 

going on behind the scenes with 

the Hurunui Youth Council to 

begin recruiting next month and a 

Halloween themed junior social 

planned for the end of October. 

The Hurunui youth will also be 

supporting WaiYouth' ‘‘All Night 

Part’’, planned for October 1. 


youth development facilitator 

Emily Belton was barely into her 

second week when lockdown 

struck, but thanks to modern 

technology she is able to connect 

online. 

WaiYouth and the Waimakariri 

Youth Council have connected 

with local youth through social 

media and the youth council held 

its monthly meeting on Teams last 

week. 

Tickets are still on sale for the 

“All Night Party” in the hope it 

can still go ahead. 

In Kaikoura, Te Ha o 

Matauranga continued to engage 

with local youth groups during 

lockdown and provided resources 

to assist with home learning. 

Youth leaders Elbie Burnett 

and Laila Harnett offered three 

online drop in sessions aweek, 

Ward Shearman 

with avariety of games, charades 

and treasure hunts. 

The After School Aspiration 

Programme moved to an online 

programme, with Rosie 

PoharamaHepi and Renee Wood 

teaching pepeha (introducing 

yourself in Maori) and writing 

CVs. 

An online baking competition 

was also held, following the lead 

of the Hurunui youth. 

The Kaikoura Youth Council 

has continued to meet online and 

is working on plans for Te Wiki o 

Te Reo Maori and the Kaikoura 

Youth Awards, which has been 

postponed until October 23. 

The Alarmist: Fifty years Measuring 

Climate Change, by Dave Lowe 

Kiwi scientist Dave Lowe was posted 

at an atmospheric monitoring station 

on the windblasted southern coast of 

New Zealand's North Island. On a 

shoestring salary he measured 

carbon in the atmosphere, collecting 

vital data towards what became one 

of the most important discoveries in 

modern science. 

Dyslexia: Wrestling with an Octopus, 

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Imagine dyslexia as ahuge octopus exhibiting eight areas 

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motor control, spatial issues, and the frequently 

overlooked social challenges. The book show how to keep 

your child safe, improve their health and help them 

develop their unique talents, and share the secrets on how 

to thrive, uncovered by aground 

breaking 20year study on living with 

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How to Thrive in the Virtual 

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The business world was already 

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organisations as big as Twitter were 

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Safe storage of agrichemicals and 

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PHOTO: FILE 

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Reducing leaching ... Lincoln University PhD student Cameron Marshall believes 

cows can be part of the solution. 

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Improving efficiency 

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Pig vet recognised 

By DAVID HILL 

AKaiapoibased veterinarian admitshe 

was surprised to receive the New Zealand 

pork industry’stop award. 

New Zealand pig vet Dr Bruce Welch 

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21 year service to the sector. 

‘‘It certainlytook me by surprise, but it 

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the industry. 

‘‘It'sasmall industry and it has its 

dramas, but Iconsider myself fortunate to 

be able to work in the industry. 

‘‘It tends to attractgood, salt of the earth 

peopleonfamily farms,soit's good to 

work withthose people.’’ 

The Zimbabweborn pig vet moved to 

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‘‘I do travel quiteabit, but most of it is 

backup and support,’’ he says 

NZPorkchief executive DavidBaines 

says Dr Welchisdedicated to the welfare 

of pigsand supporting farmers. 

‘‘Bruce’s knowledge of pigs and pig care 

is unparalleled and his inputand 

influence is evident in every aspect of pig 

farming in New Zealand. 

‘‘Thatextendsacross productivity, 

animalhealth,welfare, antibiotic use, 

biosecurity, nutrition, geneticsand the 

industry’s PigCare programme. 

‘‘He is also closely involved with the 

current review of the welfare code.’’ 

Completing aNorth Canterbury double 

was CourtneyGloistein, of Kilgour’s 

Farm, who was named‘‘2021stockperson 

of the year’’. 

The ‘‘stockperson of the year’’ award 

carries a$500 prize and is selected from 

trainees who have completed the national 

certificate in pork production level3,the 

qualification for people involved with the 

care of pigs in apork production unit. 

‘‘We congratulate Courtney and hope 

she continuestohave asuccessful career 

in the industry,’’MrBaines says. 

‘‘It is great to see talentedyoung 

stockpeoplelike Courtneygainingthese 

important qualifications. 

‘‘The pork sector offers many 

opportunities for people seekingtowork 

with livestock, at entry levelorthose 

seeking acareer change,with a 

combination of onjob and offjob training 

and strong career paths.’’ 

‘Don’tsmash 

RMA’ -Feds 

FederatedFarmers is urging the 

Government nottotry to push througha 

radical reform of the Resource 

ManagementAct (RMA)during the current 

pandemic. 

Any replacement legislation needs to 

keeplocal democracy, community 

stewardshipand local identity,atthe heart 

of resource management, Federated 

Farmers vicepresidentKaren Williams 

says. 

‘‘The governmentneedstoslowdown 

and give people time to consideramore 

fullyfleshed out Bill, outside of the 

currentpandemic.’’ 

Ms Williams ledaFederatedFarmers 

teampresenting to theEnvironment 

Select Committeerecentlysaying all is not 

wellwith one the most important pieces of 

legislation. 

‘‘But before we replace the RMA let’s 

makesure thenew legislation willdrive 

better outcomes. 

‘‘Weshouldkeepwhat isn’tbroken.’’ 

The Government is proposing an 

overhaul of New Zealand’s resource 

managementframework with itsNatural 

and Built Environments Bill. 

‘‘But from what we cansee in the 

skeletonofthe Bill availablesofar,things 

willbemuchworse, communitieswill be 

robbed of theirabilitytohave their say on 

matters thataffect them,therewill be 

disruption to society andthe economy, and 

the environment will be no better off,’’Ms 

Williams says. 

‘‘A big problemisnot just with what we 

have seen to datebut what is yet to come. 

‘‘We’ve only seen the barebones of the 

proposed Billand nothingofthe othertwo 

pivotalActsthat areproposed to replace 

theRMA the StrategicPlanningAct and 

theClimateChange AdaptionAct. 

‘‘Weare effectivelyrunningblind at the 

moment due to alackofdetail.’’ 

There is no guaranteethe Billwill 

generate more benefitsthan costs, she 

says. 

Uncertaintyabout what the purpose 

statement in theBillactually means will 

flow downand impacttiming of plan 

decisions, consent reviewsand potentially 

theissuing of newconsents, she adds. 

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Environmental success recognised 

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Public Notices 

27 

By GINA MCKENZIE 

The success of an environmental 

project has been recognised adecade 

on. 

The Hurunui Waiau Zone Committee 

recently visited alandmark restoration 

project established 10 years ago at 

Smothering Gully, 8km northeast of 

Waipara, to learn about biodiversity 

improvements gained through fencing 

and weed control. 

The project is apartnership between 

landowners Hamilton Glens farm, the 

QEII National Trust and Environment 

Canterbury’s Immediate Steps 

freshwater biodiversity programme. 

It has received $24,000 of Immediate 

Steps funding over the last decade, 

which has been used for fencing to keep 

farm livestock out of the protected area 

and for the removal of wilding pines 

through drilling and poisoning. 

The fencing has created abuffer 

between the farm and Smothering Gully 

Stream, a4km water way flowing to the 

Omihi Stream, atributary of the 

Waipara River. 

Awalking track has been created 

through the area which the landowners 

enjoy sharing with visitors. 

Environment Canterbury biodiversity 

officer Zipporah Ploeg says huge 

improvements have been made since 

the inception of the project with native 

pygmy mistletoes (pirita) recovering in 

the QEII covenant site due to stock 

exclusion. 

The site contains locally rare 

southern rata and filmy ferns (piripiri). 

‘‘Protecting areas with different 

ecosystems is vital as it helps to ensure 

that biodiversity unique to the Hurunui 

can flourish,’’ she says. 

‘‘Once the major threats are 

Progress ... Members of the Hurunui Waiau Zone Committee view biodiversity gains 

made at Smothering Gully adecade after the environmental improvement project began. 

managed, in this case woody weeds and 

stock grazing, the native vegetation can 

quickly regenerate. Controlling the 

spread of wilding pines has helped to 

protect this important native 

ecosystem. 

‘‘Drilling and poisoning the pines 

means they decay naturally, and this 

method creates less interference for 

native seedlings.’’ 

QEII National Trust/Nga Kairauhi 

Papa North Canterbury regional 

representative Miles Giller says the 

area is asite where ‘‘geology is the 

kingpin’’. 

‘‘There is alot of exposed sandstone 

and one of the quirky features is that it 

is porous and can slowly release water 

in dry areas, which helps plants like 

filmy ferns thrive in arelatively dry 

environment. 

PHOTO: GINA MCKENZIE 

‘‘We’re making great progress here in 

Canterbury in terms of being able to 

work together on protecting large scale 

areas such as Smothering Gully, which 

provides visible benefits to the 

environment and waterways.’’ 

Ms Zipporah says the ongoing 

commitment of zone committee 

members, QEII National Trust and the 

landowners shows how positive results 

can be achieved when all parties work 

together on alongterm environmental 

restoration project. 

‘‘This is areal success story due to the 

passion and commitment shown by 

everyone involved in the project. 

‘‘Returning to the site 10 years later 

and seeing the progress that has been 

made is atribute to the effort that so 

many people have put in since this 

project first began.’’ 

Proposed Lease of Reserve Land 

at Esplanade, Kaikoura 

Public notice is hereby given of aproposal of Kaikoura 

District Council to grant a33year lease of an area 

of recreation reserve on the Esplanade in Kaikoura 

to Joseph and Associates Ltd for the purpose of 

constructing and operating acommercial hotpool, health 

and wellness facility. 

The site is that of the former Kaikoura community 

swimming pool, and details ofthe key terms of the 

proposed lease are available from Council on request. 

In accordance with the requirements of sections 17 and 

49 of the Conservation Act 1987 and section 54ofthe 

Reserves Act 1977 Council gives public notice of the 

proposed granting of alease and invites submissions or 

objections in relation to it. 

Such submissions or objections must be made in writing 

by 8October 2021, addressed to: 

The Chief Executive 

Kaikōura District Council 

PO Box 6, Kaikōura 7340 

Submitters will be given the opportunity to be heard by 

Council and should indicate in their submission if they 

wish to be heard. 

2414636 

CHILDREN’S craft morning, 

pre school -year 8, Sat 

25th September 2021, 

10am -12noon, Woodend 

Community Centre. Decorated 

biscuits, paper cup 

flowers, snowmen on 

sticks, and material collage 

on A4 board or cardboard. 

Only $2 per child. Bookings 

essential, numbers are 

limited. Register now Val 

Cotton phone 03 313 8410, 

email valclivecotton@gmail.com. 

WOODEND Spring 

Flower Show, Saturday 2nd 

October 2021, 1 - 4pm. 

Woodend Community 

Centre, School Road. See 

gorgeous spring flowers, 

photography, crafts, floral 

art, and lots more. Enjoy a 

Devonshire Tea, browse 

plant /craft stalls and buy 

Daffodil bulbs for next 

season. Entries welcome. 

Schedules at Paws Vet 

Woodend, Veg NOut and 

Libraries in Woodend and 

Rangiora also on line and 

Facebook. Admission $2 

Adults, Children free. 

Phone Lyanne Wheeler 

0210 306 460. Email 

lyannewheeler@gmail.com. 

Up to 

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What’s happening in your 

community… 

All info onchanges to Council services and facilities can be found at waimakariri.govt.nz/covid19 

Council Services atDifferent Alert Levels 

Full information about what Council services are 

open and operating at different Covid-19 Alert 

Levels is available at waimakariri.govt.nz/covid19. 

This webpage has up-to-date and useful 

information covering what residents need to know 

as we move down Alert Levels. 

Let’s Talk About the Government's Three 

Waters Reform 

Abig thank youtoeveryone who shared their thoughts 

on the Government's proposed Three Waters Reform. 

Unfortunately in person drop-in sessions had to 

be cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions but we 

hosted agreat digital drop-in which you can watch 

on Council’s YouTube channel. 

Feedback closed on 5September and the Council 

will consider all of the community input, and make a 

decision on what response togive the Government 

at aspecial meeting on Tuesday 28 September. 

We’ll be back in touch when we know the next 

steps from the Government. 

Community Spring Clean 

During SNAPtember 

Council is partnering with Snap Send Solve tohost 

aSNAPtember promotion, giving app users the 

chance to win $500 each week by reporting issues 

to the Council. 

SnapSend Solveisasmartphone app which makes 

reporting issues easy.Itallows residents to instantly 

report issues suchaspotholes, vandalism, litteror 

damaged footpathsdirectly fromtheirmobile phone. 

Residents can automatically enter the prize draw by 

reporting the issue ofthe week with the Snap Send 

Solve app throughout the month of September. 

Week 1: Dumped Rubbish 

Week 2: Graffiti 

Week 3: Overgrown Vegetation 

For more information and to read the terms and 

conditions check out the full news article on 

Council’s website. 

Feedback Sought on Dangerous 

Buildings Policy 

The Council is reviewing its Dangerous, Affected 

and Insanitary Buildings Policy and is asking 

residents for feedback on some proposed changes. 

The Policy helps the Council ensure dangerous 

buildings, or those located near dangerous buildings, 

and buildings that are contaminated or insanitary 

are managed in away that reduces risk topeople, 

and outlines the steps needed to reduce danger. 

Visit waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk to have your say. 

Feedback closes on 5pm, Friday 24 September. 

Roadside Spraying 

Chemical control of 

vegetation all areas 

Residents are advised that our 

vegetation controlcontractor 

(Sicon Ltd) will start roadside spraying 

in all areas in September 2021. The 

chemical used isaglyphosatebase 

(LionHerbicideand LI-1000). This will 

continue when required andweather 

permitting through to April2022. 

If any resident has any legitimate 

concern about this work, they should 

contact the Waimakariri District 

Council Customer Services team on 

0800 965 468. 

Carl Grabowski 

Roading Operations Team Leader 

Stay home 

if you are sick 

Wash &dry or 

san 

anitise your hand 

s 

Keepep a1-metre 

distance from others 

Cough or sne 

eze 

into your elbo 

w 

Help keep our 

community safe 

ABOUT DANGEROUS, 

AFFECTED AND 

INSANITARYBUILDINGS 

The Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary 

Buildings Policy 2016 is under review. 

We’ve draed some changes and want to 

hear your thoughts. 

We welcome your feedback on the dra Policy to 

make surewe’re on the right track before it gets 

finalised. 

Before adecision ismade, we’d like to know 

what you think. Share your feedback before 

5pm Friday 24 September. 

Have your say waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk 

Public Health Notice 

Please Flush Your Taps 

Some plumbing fittings may allow 

tiny traces of metals to build up in 

water that has been standing in the 

fittings for several hours. 

Although the health risk is small, the Ministry 

of Health recommends you flush acouple of 

cups of water from your drinking-water tap 

each morning before drinking, or aer long 

absences from your property. 

This simple precaution is recommended for 

all public and private water supplies for all 

households in New Zealand. 

Formore informationcontact the Waimakariri 

District Councilon0800 965 468.

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North Canterbury News, September 9, 2021 

29 

Give usyour 

feedback 

Ablocked drain? 

New pothole? 

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North CanterburyPrimarySchools 

Enrolment Applications for 2022 

Pre-enrolment and Balloting Procedures for students living outside of aschool zone 

The Boards of Trustees of Southbrook, Cust, LoburnteKuraAromauka, Tihiraki North Loburn, 

Te Matauru, Ashley Rakahuri, Fernside, Sefton, Ashgrove and Rangiora Borough schools invite 

applications from parents who wish to enrol their children at the below schools for 2022. 

Enrolment at these schools is governed by an enrolment scheme, the details of which are 

available from the respective school offices. 

Applications for out of zone places are now being invited. 

Southbrook School 

NE to Year 1- 10 places, Year 2-10places, 

Year 3-5places 

Cust School 

Up to 10 places at the NE level 

LoburnSchool te Kura Aromauka Up to 8places from NE to Year 8 

Tihiraki North LoburnSchool Up to 6places from NE to Year 4 

Te MatauruPrimary 

Not currently accepting out of zone enrolments 

Ashley Rakahuri School Up to 8places from NE to Year 3 

Fernside School 

Up to 16 places at NE /Yr1 

Sefton School 

Up to 2places at the NE level 

Ashgrove School Up to 10 places from NE to Year 2 

Rangiora Borough School NE to Year 2-10places, Year 3-5places, 

Year 4to5-10places 

The deadline for receipt of applications for out of zone places is 3pm Tuesday 29 September 

2021. If aballot for out of zone places is required, it will be held on Thursday 30 September 

2021. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the 

ballot being held. If you live in the school zone of one of these schools and have not yet 

signalled your intention to enrol your child next year, please contact the school immediately to 

assist them to plan appropriately. 

Applications from out of zone students will be processed in the following order of priority: 

First priority will be given to students who have been accepted for enrolment in an approved 

special programme. (This priority categoryisnot applicable at listed schools.) 

Second priority will be given to applicants who are siblings of current students. 

Thirdpriority willbegiven to applicants who are siblings of former students. 

Fourth priority willbegiven to applicants who are children of former students 

Fifth priority will be given to applicants who are children of board employees. 

Sixth priority will be given to all otherapplicants. 

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Notice of Annual General Meeting 

Notice is hereby given that the 

Annual General Meeting of 

TE RŪNANGA OKAIKOURA LIMITED 

is to be held at 

Takahanga Marae, Kaikoura 

On Saturday 25 th September 2021 

at 10.30am 

Subject to the covidalert levels this may change. 

However we will notadvertise again but it will be rolled 

over to the third week of the following month. 

The business of such meeting shall be as follows; 

1. To receive, considerand approve the annual report 

of the Company. 

2. To receive, considerand approve the annual 

financial statementsofthe Company. 

3. To appoint an auditor for the ensuing year who 

shall audit the financial accounts of the Company. 

4. To consider such other businessasmay be 

accepted by amajority of the members present 

with power to vote at such meetings. 

Proxy votes will not be valid 

Darran Kerei-Keepa 

Director 

2413639 

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Recycling and organics 

should be loose in 

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Noticeof Annual GeneralMeeting 

Notice is hereby given that the 

AnnualGeneralMeetingof 

TE RŪNANGAOKAIKOURAINCORPORATED 


Takahanga Marae 

7Takahanga Terrace,Kaikoura 

On Saturday25 th September 2021 

at 9.30am 

Subject to the covid alert levels this may change. 

However we will not advertise again but it will be rolled 

over to the third week of the following month 

The business of such meeting shall be as follows; 

1. To receive, consider and approve the annual report 

of the Officers. 

2. To receive, consider and approve the annual financial 

statements from the Treasurer. 

3. To appoint an auditor for the ensuing year who shall 

audit the financial accounts of the Runanga. 

4. To consider such other business as may be accepted 

by amajority of the members present with power to 

vote at such meetings. 

5. There will be aconstitutional change this year on 

page 11 section 16, Notices. “Notices of Annual, 

Special, Shareholder and Directors Election meetings 

called by Rūnanga shall be given (and deemed to 

be given) by public notice in those newspapers 

circulated within Kaikōura takiwā and no later than 

fifteen (15) working days prior to the meeting”. 

Proxy votes will not be valid 

Hariata Kahu 

Chairperson 

Notice of Annual General Meeting 

Notice is herebygiven that the 

Annual General Meeting of 

TAKAHANGAPATRUST 


Takahanga Marae 

7Takahanga Terrace, Kaikoura 

On Saturday 25 th September 2021 

at 11.30am 

Subject to the covid alert levels this may change. 

However we will not advertise again but it willberolled 

over to the third week of the followingmonth. 

Therewillbeelections for two Pa Trustees 

Maani Stirling 

Chairperson 

2413641 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

MSC 2017 Limited has 

made application to 

the District Licensing 

committee at Rangiora 

for the renewal of an ON 

LICENCE in respect of the 

premises situated at 431 

Mandeville road, known as 

The Mandeville Bar and 

Bistro. 

The general nature of the 

business to be conducted 

under the licence is Bar 

and Restaurant/Function 

Centre. 

The days on which and 

the hours during alcohol is 

intended to be sold under 

the licence are: 

Sunday to Thursday 8am 

to 11pm 

Friday - Saturday 8am 

-12am (midnight) 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee, 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 days working 

days after the date of the 

publication of this notice, 

file anotice in writing of the 

objection with the Secretary 

of the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee, 

at Private Bag 1005, 

Rangiora. 

No objection to the renewal 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than amatter specified in 

section 131 of the sale and 

supply of Alcohol Act 2012. 

This is the first publication 

of this notice. 

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2414492 

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

“GOOD NEWS” 

The GOD of the Bible is long-suffering and 

patient. 

“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to 

anger,and plenteous in mercy”. Psalm 103:8. 

RANGIORA PHOTO- 

GRAPHIC Society. AGM 

to be held September 14th 

will now be held on Thursday 

October 12th at 7pm, 

MainPower Oval, 

Coldstream Road, Rangiora. 

All welcome. 

HOUSE WANTED TO BUY 

Kaiapoi or Rangiora 

Semi retired couple who are cash 

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Property Wanted 

2414556 

LIFESTYLE PROPERTY WANTED 

Recent enquiry for aproperty we have been selling 

in Amberley Beach Road has been extremely high. 

We now have several purchasers wanting a2to 

4ha property with a3or4bedroom home in the 

Amberley/Leithfield/Sefton/Balcairnarea. 

The budget is up to $1,050,000. 

Please call if you are considering selling. 

Contact Richard Woerlee 027 220 7706 

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Licensed Agent REAA2008 

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DESPERATELY seeking 

2 bdrm house or flat, in 

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landlord is selling. Ph 

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CASH 4CARS 

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CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

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200,000 kms. If you are 

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you. We are looking for a 

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our son who is abuilder. 

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TheEnsignand the Otago DailyTimes. 

Reportingtothe EditorsofThe Ensign(Regional Editor) 

and ODT (EditorinChief), this role plays akey role in the 

growth and strengthening of The Ensign, aweekly local 

paperestablished in 1878,representing the localareain 

the Otago Daily Timesand supportingthe editorial team 

in the Goreoffice. Sub-editingand layoutskills wouldbe 

an advantage but arenot essential.Thisisanexcitingtime 

to be workingfor thisleading independent NewZealand 

media company. TheOtago DailyTimes’ regionalcoverage 

andThe Ensign’slocalcoverageare at the heart of its 

success. 

Some of thekey accountabilitiesinclude: 

•Staffsupport andperformancemanagement 

•Sourcing andwriting stories 

•Copy tasting 

•Meeting productiondeadlines 

•Point of contact forthe local communityand Allied 

Pressstaff 

In addition to your interest in supporting your team to 

succeed, you will demonstrate: 

•Video,photography and websiteskills 

•Commitmenttoaccuracy and quality 

•Full NZ driver licence 

Thisisafull time,permanent position based in Gore, central 

to the best of theSouth Island’snatural landscape withall 

of itsleisureopportunities, affordablehousingand access 

to plenty of local culture andsport. Relocationassistance 

would be considered forthe right candidate. As wellas 

working alongside professionalcolleagues throughout the 

South Island, there aredevelopmentopportunities andan 

opportunitytotakeownership of asuccessful andwell 

supported localnewspaper. 

Acopyofthe fulljob description can be found at 

alliedpress.co.nz/employment. 

To applyplease email yourcoverletter andCVvia SEEK or 

to recruitment@alliedpress.co.nz. 

Applicationswillclose on Friday, 17 September 2021. 

Please noteyou musthavethe right to work in New 

Zealandtoapply for this role. Disclaimer:AlliedPress is 

unabletoprovide sponsorshiporvisa support at this time. 

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reporter 

Balclutha – Clutha Leader 

Full-time 

Areyou areporterwith aclear eyeforthe facts,butcan 

also spinacolourfulyarn tellingthe storiesthatmatter 

to YOUR community? 

TheBalclutha team has anexcitingopportunityfor an 

ambitiousandadaptablereporter to join them at theClutha 

LeaderandOtago Daily Times office. Asamember of 

ourBalclutha newsroom youwillworkonwiderangeof 

storiesandfeatures, coveringthe full gamut of hyper-local, 

communityandbreakingnews. 

AlliedPress Limited is the largest, independently-owned 

media companyinNew Zealand. Employing more than 

1100 staffandcontributors across its15South Island 

locations, the grouphas significantinterestsindigitaland 

print media,web,regionaltelevision andcommercial print 

operations.The Clutha Leader is publishedonce aweek 

anddelivered to 8,000 homes. 

Theideal candidate will be aself-starter posessing: 

•Excellentwritingability withakeen interest in news and 

storytelling,bothinprint andonline. 

•Ahigh degree of personal responsibility and initiative. 

•The ability to progress multiple paralleltasks andmeet 

regular deadlines 

•Photography,videoand socialmedia/web skills are 

valued. 

•Arelevant journalism qualification (orequivalent 

experience) wouldbeviewedfavourably. 

Aclean, full NZ drivinglicenceisessential.This full-timerole 

includesrosteredeveningand weekend work shared within 

the team. 

Acopyofthe job description canbefound at 

alliedpress.co.nz/employment.Informalenquiriesaboutthe 

role arewelcomedand should be directed to SouthOtago 

BureauChiefRichardDavison, at richard.davison@odt.co.nz. 

If youthink thisrole is foryou, please apply with acovering 

letterand CV by Friday,10September2021 either viaSEEK 

or by emailingrecruitment@alliedpress.co.nz. 

Please note youmust havethe right to workinNew 

Zealand to applyfor this role. Disclaimer: AlliedPress is 

unable to provide sponsorship or visa support at this time. 

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2312759 

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2413934 

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RANGIORA Rubbish 

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Phone 021 344 023 

2220615 

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geoff@maxval.co.nz. 

SEPTIC TANK 

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Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

Pride &Quality Painting 

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service. For all your painting 

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6187 or 021 128 9867 

2362002 

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Call Gerard 

027 668 3636 

movemen.co.nz 

2401953 

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027 216 0000 

2225862

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Guide 

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

2070788 

Automotive &Recovery 

• 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 &Renovations 

• Light Commercial /Re-strengthening 

• Project Management 

• Bathrooms 

• Farm Buildings 

• House Lifting Re-piling 

• Shop Fit Outs 

2408831 

Builder Builder Butchery 

40+ years experience 

027 222 5078 

markw.hills@xtra.co.nz 

OxfordButchery 

Shane and Leanne Frahm 

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FourGenerations of Frahms 

since 1957 

Ph 312 4205 

Oxford 

Number one 

old-fashioned bacon 

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A/H 312 4709 

WE ARE OPEN, WEARE AESSENTIAL SERVICE 

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Construction &Concrete 

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Ear Health 

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•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 

2089195v2-4/4-S 

• Ear Health checks. 

• Wax removal using Microsuction 

• Removal of foreign bodies 

• Basic hearing aid care 

• ACC provider 

• WarVeteran provider 

• No medical referral 

required 

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 

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STEWART CONTRACTING 

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& Earthworks 

ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING 

03 313 9375 •027 369 3974 

www.stewartcontracting.co.nz 

contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz 

2136148 

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Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394 

www.blackhill.co.nz 

www.facebook.com/blackhillltd 

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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 

If it stands still 

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booth 

•FullPaint &Panel 

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•Fullcoachbuilding service, fabricating 

doors, lockers, windows, tanks 

•PaintingMotorhomes, Caravans, Boats, 

Trucks,Tractors&Cars 

Now moved to 8Seven Mile Drive, Belfast 

Phone (03) 323 4115 

www.autobodyrepairs.co.nz 

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: 

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EMAIL: 

plumber_27@yahoo.com 

2172994 

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large colour range available 

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• Undertake all insurance work 

• Independently owned and operated 

• Competitive pricing 

Servicing North CanterburyDistricts 

Call Danie 021 875 462 

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Scrap Metal 

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP 

•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm 

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Ph (03)338 7000 

Mike0274 818544 •Robbie0274818 027 

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• New & Used 

• Timber & Aluminium 

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8am-5pm Weekdays 

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215 Waltham Rd, Sydenham 

Ph (03) 379 6159 info@windowmarket.co.nz 

Fax (03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz 

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

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