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NEWS 8 North Canterbury News, September 30, 2021 $10,000 reward for proof kokako still exists By SHELLEY TOPP A$10,000 reward is on offer for proof that the South Island kokako still exists, and North Canterbury is on the search radar. Nina Valley, Doubtful Valley and Hope Valleyinthe Lake Sumner Forest Park, have been areas of interestinthe search for some time, and there have also been reports of possiblesightings along the St James Walkway and around Hanmer Springs. The South IslandKokakoCharitable Trust willpay the reward for the first informationreceived that results in confirmationthat the SouthIsland kokakoisstill alive. ‘‘We are hugely grateful to the two sponsors of this reward, initially Mohua Investments Ltd and then The Morgan Foundation, who matched the earlier rewardof$5000,’’the Trust’s manager, Inger Perkins,says. The searchfor ‘‘the grey ghost’’,which has a‘‘datadeficient’’conservation status but is believed by sometobeextinct, began four decades ago with asmall group of individuals who were convinced the South Island kokakostillexisted. Although their beliefswere unable to be substantiated, reports of sightings have persisted and in 2010 the South IslandKokakoCharitable Trust was established to intensifythe searchby complementing the work being done by the Department of Conservation, and others, in the campaigntodeterminethe bird still existed. The Trust has changed the game by organising systematicsearches in sites it ranks as most likely to result in an encounter. ‘‘We have received, and followed up, some truly exciting reports of the bird. ‘‘Yet despite our hardwork, we have yet to determine for surethat the bird EVERYDAY PRICE! $ vinoS 17 99 forasweet WITHER HILLS MADAM SASS as nightin Reds Range CENTRALOTAGO 750ml Pinot Noir or Pinot Noir Rosé HOT DEAL! 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However, the Trustwants more than bird calls to prove the South Island kokako, identified by its orange wattles, silverblue plumage and ablackfacial mask, has avoided extinction. ‘‘Other native birdssuch as kaka, korimako(bellbirds),and tui can sound very similar,even to ears keenly attuned to kokakoafter decadesoflisteningand looking,’’ Ingersays. The Trust is asking for the public to help with the search ‘‘by keeping their ears and eyes peeled and ideally cameras/phones at the ready’’ to record images and sounds.‘‘We are appealing to you all, birders, trampers,hunters, pest managersand all other backcountry users, to be the additional ears and eyes of the search effort,’’ she says. ‘‘We wantaphoto and any other compelling evidence that the birdisstill alive so that it can be conserved appropriately. ‘‘If we get that, it willbeworld news and we will be thrilledtopay the $10,000 reward.’’ Any evidence provided will be considered by the Trustand independent,expert ornithologists. ‘‘The search is urgent,’’ Inger says. ‘‘If South Islandkokako still exist there will be very few leftand they need to be found and protected.’’ More informationabout the South Island kokako and the search for it can be found on the Trust’s website, www. southislandkokako.org. 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NEWS North Canterbury News, September 30, 2021 Consumer spend rebounds after lockdown 9 By ROBYN BRISTOW Consumer spending in the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts has bounced back nicely after the recent Alert Level 4 lockdown. But some industries have fared better than others. Enterprise North Canterbury Business Support Manager, Miles Dalton, says Marketview statistics show there has been anice rebound overall, with Waimakariri now at 8.8 percent and Hurunui at 7.6% above preCovid spending. “However, this does not make up for money lost during the lockdown, and the recovery is not even across business types. ‘‘While supermarkets did well over lockdown, hospitality venues were unable to generate income, and even now are still at lower than normal income generation,’’ he says. Retail, while also unable to operate under lockdown, saw alarge spike in income once Alert Level 2kicked in, and have now steadied to more normal levels. Mr Dalton says despite the inconsistency across industry types, the North Canterbury statistics are similar to those for other regions outside of Auckland. Unemployment statistics were also largely unaffected by lockdown, with data to the end of August showing little change to benefit numbers in North Canterbury. Hurunui unemployment numbers remained steady and Waimakariri figures continued the decrease that has been occurring all year. Mr Dalton says the figures do not include the final week of Alert Level 3 lockdown, or afterwards. “We will keep aclose eye on the unemployment numbers in the coming weeks, but Iwouldn’t anticipate any drastic changes,’’ he says. The figures from the Marketview report are similar to those that followed the 2020 Level 4lockdown, which saw North Canterbury consumer spending bounce back rapidly and actually increase on the year prior. ‘‘These numbers show the tenacity of North Canterbury businesses, and the commitment of North Canterbury business owners, to their staff, Mr Dalton says. ‘‘The best thing that people can do to keep this momentum up is to continue to use our local businesses. ‘‘If you have achoice between using a local business and an online or outofdistrict business, consider spending your money locally. ‘‘It keeps the money flowing in our community which is very important in a difficult time.’’ Bouncing back ... Consumer spending is bouncing back nicely after the recent Alert Level 4lockdown. PHOTO: FILE NEW LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 CAPABLE OFGREAT THINGS AVAILABLE NOW New Land Rover Defender relishes challenges and doesn’t care much for impossibilities. With permanent all-wheel-drive and world-first configurable Terrain Response tech, it has the capability to push boundaries even further. Tested in every condition, in every environment, and on every surface you might encounter, it always comes out the other side, ready for the next challenge. The new Defender crowned 2021 World Car Design ofthe Year as unstoppable all-terrain model beats shortlisted rivals to win coveted award. Defender. Anicon inacategory of one. To book atest drive, please contact Corey Gray atArchibalds. 38 Tuam St, Christchurch |03377 5200 |cgray@archibalds.co.nz | archibalds.co.nz Own apre-2015 Land Rover Defender? Book aservice now from just $425. Call our team on 03 977 8146. *Terms and conditions apply. The standard scheduled 5Year servicing isincluded (different terms and conditions apply to different models). Contact Archibalds for more details orvisit www.landrover.co.nz.
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