North Canterbury News: September 23, 2021

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NEWS 20 North Canterbury News, September 23, 2021 Covid can’tstop birthday The fourthanniversary of Kaiapoi’s Food Forest was marked withacommunity day under strictsocial distancing, according to Covid19 Alert Level 2 restrictions. People lined up at the gatesat9am waiting to get into the garden before the celebrations beganat 10.30am on Saturday. ‘‘We had to be so careful to keep visitors to the 100 allowed in an open space underLevel 2 restrictions,’’ Kaiapoi Food Forest chairperson BrentCairns said. ‘‘There were onlya relatively small number of stalls because of the Covid restrictions, but they were popular and all the plants we had for sale sold really quickly. It hasbeen a lovely day.’’ The food forest was established as the Waimakariri district’s first communityled regeneration projects, following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, opening in September 2017. Food with adifference ... Inga, who is originally from Russia but now lives in New Brighton, brought an edible weeds stall to the fourth anniversary celebrations at the Kaiapoi Food Forest on Saturday. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP WaiYouth cancels party WaiYouth’s All Night Party is thelatest casualty of Covid19. The WaiYouth teamhas decided to cancel its6th annual All Night Party, scheduled for Friday, October 1, due to uncertainty around alertlevels. ‘‘This was adifficult decision as they really love organising this iconic annual event, which eachyear has attractedaround200 young people from our district,’’ Waimakariri DistrictCouncil youthdevelopment facilitator Emily Belton says. The eventhas attractedyouthfrom all over the Waimakaririand Hurunui districts in recent years. Despite the disappointment, WaiYouth has already begun discussing ‘‘what’s next?’’ ‘‘They are planningtoorganisea couple of smaller events this year that support both young people andthe widercommunity,’’ Emily says. ‘‘Rather than resting on their laurels, WaiYouth has used this short hiatusto reframe theirpriorities,focusing on makingadifference.’’ WaiYouth had already begun collaborating with localenvironmental groupsand othercommunity initiatives, including plantings, helping with the recent Ashley Rakahuriri Rivercleanupand helping out at last month’sMainpower Stadium opening. ‘‘We are reallyproudofthis group of young people theirresilience, dedication and agility to adapttothe challenging environment thatweare currentlyliving in,’’ Emily says. WaiYouth has also confirmedthat All Night Party will be back in 2022, so watchthis space. To keepuptodate, follow WaiYouth on Facebook and Instagram. WaiYouth also hasawebsite waiyouth.nz. Kaiapoi garden workshop Aworkshop on how to start avegetable garden is being held at the Kaiapoi Community Garden this Saturday (September 25). ‘‘It is an annual event held at the garden, every spring’’, says Mandy Griener, avolunteer at the garden. ‘‘It is for new gardeners to come along and encourage them to grow their own vegetables,’’ she says. ‘‘I think alot of people would like to have their own vegetable garden but they think it is too hard and it takes too much time. ‘‘We want to show them how easy it is and how rewarding it is growing your own vegetables.’’ The free workshop begins at the garden, in the grounds of Kaiapoi Borough School at 4852 Hilton Street, in Kaiapoi,at10am. Participants will also be shown how to germinate seeds, howtoplant out seedlingsand how to prepare agarden. There will also be apresentation on how to grow organic produce and how to makecompost. The event will be held under strict alertlevel two Covid19 restrictions. Sign in is essential, masks will be required, hand sanitiser will be available at the gardenand asafe distance must be maintained between those taking part. HELLOSPRING! Allessa Sofa with Ottoman WAS $ 3299 NOW $ 2699 Chia Single/Single Trundler Bunk Bed WAS $ 1299 WELCOME WARMER WEATHER WITH OUR STOREWIDE SPRING Lincoln 4 Seater WAS $ 2699 NOW $ 1999 NOW $ 999 Trent Sofa Bed Chaise WAS $ 1499 SALE 2.5 NOW $ 999 Seater NOW $ 1499 Recliner NOW $ 999 2Seater Recliner NOW $ 1699 3Seater Recliner NOW $ 1999 Weare open! Scantofindstore Paris 7 Piece Dining Set – W190 WAS $ 2139 NOW $ 1599 250 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch 0800 TARGET (0800 827438) ON SALE Riva Electric Recliner Range Our store isopen and operating under our normal store hours. We are complying with all Ministry of Health Guidelines and ask all our customers to do the same. Don’t forget your mask! targetfurniture.co.nz Offers and product prices advertised here expire 18/10/21. Sale Excludes Accessories.
NEWS North Canterbury News, September 23, 2021 Look out for returning shearwater birds By DAVID HILL Kaikoura’s iconic Hutton’s shearwater birds have begun returning home. The annual return means residents are once again being asked to keep an eye for their feathered friends. The Hutton’s shearwater/titi live in two colonies in the Kaikoura mountains (the Kowhai River and the Puhi Peaks Nature Reserve) and one on the peninsula, with the adult seabirds returning home each spring for nesting, then flying out each autumn for their winter feeding grounds. Adults and young birds (fledglings) can easily ‘‘crash land’’ in and around Kaikoura because of artificial lighting at night. Road users should approach any dark shapes on the road with care. Birds can also gather in big groups (known as rafts) when feeding, so boaties should also take care. Hutton’s Shearwater Charitable Trust chairperson Ted Howard says there are good numbers of birds in the peninsula colony, with 37 burrows occupied. ‘‘They’re doing well. ‘‘They’re not laying yet, but they’re getting ready which is good. ‘‘I suspect the birds up in the Kowhai will be struggling abit with the snow.’’ The 2016 earthquake had a Royal approval ... Hutton’s Shearwater Charitable Trust chairperson Ted Howard introduces Prince Charles to aHutton’s shearwater chick during the Royal Visit to Kaikoura in 2019. PHOTOS: FILE devastating effect on the Kowhai colony, with birds nesting in their burrows at the time of the quake. But with returning birds, the numbers seem to have bounced back reasonably well despite the ongoing threats posed by predators, Mr Howard says. Aferal cat(s) is thought to have been troubling the Kowhai colony recently, despite it being 4500 feet above sea level. ‘‘I wasn’t able to trap it, but we pick it on image sensoring,’’ Mr Howard says. The peninsula colony has had some issues of its own with a mouse infestation. ‘‘We’ve had to go and secure the mouse proof meshing and now we’ve got to eradicate the mice,’’ he says. ‘‘I suspect there’s still a couple of hundred mice there. ‘‘If they get good feed they can build up high numbers and 21 Homeward journey ... Hutton’s shearwater birds are returning home to Kaikoura for nesting. then they eat all their food, so they go after the chicks.’’ Anyone who finds alost Hutton’s shearwater should place the bird in anonairtight container or cardboard box and be delivered to Encounter Kaikoura at 96 Esplanade between 7.30am and 4pm. It will not need food or water and should not be handled more than necessary and keep it in aquiet, dry and cool place overnight. Agrounded shearwater may appear clumsy on land, unable to takeoff or walk, but this is normal. If the bird has any signs of injury, eyes shutting or an inability to maintain balance when sitting, it will need to be picked up. Call the Department of Conservation on 0800 362468 or the Hutton’s Shearwater Charitable Trust on (021) 0491486. Go to huttonsshearwater.org. nz to learn more. CHRISTCHURCH MANAPOURI- CHATHAM ISLANDS DIRECT The Chatham Islands are the closest most New Zealanders can get to international travel without packing their passport. T A Ican Make also offer upyour discounted party Air Travelonly, now andONE take WAY--- advantage EITHER WAYat$600 of yourper person preferred accommodation while availability lasts. www.chathamislandtours.nz/contact/booking_enquiry https://chathamislandtours.nz/ after Lockdown. contact/booking_enquiry 2293459 CHATHAM ISLANDS - Including - Local Wild Food Festival Experience 8days in one of NewZealand’s most remote and unique places.The Chatham Islands are the closest most NewZealanders can get tointernational travel without packing their passport. Duetoever increasing popularityand in conjunction with Air Chathams and Hotel Chathams,wehavedecided to run atour out to the ChathamIslands forChristchurch folk from Christchurch during December 2021. We will be using a50passenger ATRaircraft, where we will have up to 8fully guided days to exploreour most eastern island before returning home to Christchurch. Pitt Island is an option as is fishing. Tour #36 is for8days&7nightsonChatham XChristchurch. Tues 7th Dec 2021, DepartCh-Ch 2:00pm -ArriveChatham at 4:45pm (CI) Tues 14th Dec 2021, Depart Chatham 10:00am-Arrive Ch-Ch 11:45am All Inclusive Costing PerpersonXChristchurch Single,shared facilities…………………………………. $4,373 Standardtwin/double ensuite…………………….. $4,473 Be among the first to “TRAVEL OVERSEAS” MERV’S CHATHAM ISLAND TOURS Phone 03 249 8294 chathamislandtours@gmail.com
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