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River gravel 

extraction 

concerns 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

Proposals by two Christchurch companiesto 

extract large quantities of gravel from the 

AshleyRakahuri Riverhas raised concerns from 

the Ashley Village community and the Ashley 

Rivercare Group. 

SOL Screening and Crushing is seeking 

resourceconsents from Environment 

Canterbury (ECan) to extract 302,000 cubic 

metres of gravelfrom the river, whileSouthern 

Screenworks wants to extract 180,000cm of 

gravel. 

These two new resource consent applications 

are in addition to other consents,some 

longstanding, and somenew, which are already 

in place to extract gravelfrom the river. 

While membersofthe Ashley Village 

community are mindful that gravel extraction 

from the river is sometimes necessary to mitigate 

flooding risk, they are concernedthat the new 

proposals will increase dust and the number of 

trucks in their community, compromisingtheir 

safety. 

They also fearthe proposals will destroy the 

unique braided aspectofthe river which is home 

to some of the world’s rarest birds, including,the 

wrybill, the blackfronted tern, the blackbilled 

gull, the banded dotterell, the pied stilt,the black 

stilt and the South Islandpied oystercatcher. 

The Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group’s 

operational spokesmanGrant Davey, who is an 

Ashley resident, says the braidedaspect of the 

river provided islandsfor the birds to neston 

which protectedthem from predators and was 

vital for their survival. 

The AshleyRakahuri Riverwas auniqueand 

rare ecosystem and it was important that any 

gravel extractionwas done in away thatretained 

the unique braidedcharacter of the river, he 

says. 

Grant sayshewouldalso liketosee accurate 

surveysdone to determine gravel levels in the 

river. 

‘‘We havetomake suresurveyshave been done 

correctly, ‘‘ he says. 

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On target for national honours 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

After just 18 months of competitive 

clay target shooting, expending 

thousands of shotgun rounds and 

countless clay targets, aNorth 

Canterbury 15yearold was right on 

target recently to gain national 

selection. 

MillieJane McIlraith, aHurunui 

College student, produced the dream 

result at ashoot at McLeans Island 

late last year, which propelled her 

into the New Zealand Open Women’ 

Skeet Clay Target shooting team. 

‘‘Walking up to shoot for New 

Zealand, as part of ateam made up of 

the top six ladies, was amoment 

filled with adrenaline,’’ says Millie 

Jane. 

The foundation for her selection 

started at home on the farm, and with 

the Amberley Gun Club. 

Millie says without her coach 

Graeme Everett, and sponsors Gun 

City, Hanmer Springs Helicopters, 

and Heathstock Apiaries, being 

selected for aNew Zealand team 

would have remained an impossible 

dream. 

She is also full of praise for the 

Amberley Gun Club for showing her 

and many other junior shooters 

nothing but support and 

encouragement for many years, and 

her mum and dad who help her to 

make it all happen. 

Millie took up the sport after 

joining her dad and three older 

siblings at smallbore rifle shooting at 

the Amberley Club. 

‘‘I didn’t enjoy it. Iwanted to give 

something else atry, such as shotgun 

shooting,’’ 

Millie says she has no regrets 

turning to skeet and downtheline 

shooting, each of which have 

differing target configurations. 

‘‘It is brilliant,’’ she says. ‘‘I love the 

sport. Idon’t see myself doing 

anything else,’’ she says. 

Millie was selected in the New 

Zealand skeet team after ashoot at 

the Canterbury Clay Target Club at 

McLeans Island, where she shot 150 

targets over three days. 

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Moving on, but just up the road 

By DAVID HILL 

Bruce Kearney admits he is ‘‘in two 

minds’’ about his pending move to 

Rangiora High School. 

After 10 years at the helm of Kaiapoi 

High School, Mr Kearney will become 

Rangiora’s new principal in May. 

He replaces Karen Stewart who will 

retire at the end of term one, after four 

and half years in the role. 

‘‘It will be sad to leave Kaiapoi, but 

after 10 years the time is right to move 

on,’’ he says. 

‘‘But Iwill still be in North Canterbury 

it’s only 10 minutes further along the 

road.’’ 

While he is afamiliar face in the 

Waimakariri community, Mr Kearney 

says he will continue to commute each 

day from Christchurch. 

‘‘One of the things that Ireally like 

about it is Iget to switch off and switch 

on when Ihit the Waimakariri River. 

‘‘You give everything to your 

community when you are aprincipal in 

acommunity school, so it’s just nice to 

be able to switch off.’’ 

During his time at Kaiapoi, Mr 

Kearney has seen the school roll grow 

from around 500 in 2011 to start this year 

with around 1100 pupils. 

The biggest growth has been in Year 

9s, from around 100 in 2011 to 270 this 

year. 

‘‘It just keeps going up, people shift 

out into North Canterbury and the 

growth is all over the place. 

‘‘When Ifirst came here our goal was 

Extraction 

useful tool 

From Page 1 

‘‘Our understanding is that ECan 

would generally use Lidar surveys to 

determine gravel levels in the river, 

but that these two companies have 

done private drone surveys which may 

not be as accurate. 

‘‘ECan really needs to do their own 

landbased survey.’’ 

ECan consents planning manager, 

Aurora Grant, says gravel extraction is 

auseful tool to maintain the flood 

capacity in some rivers, while also 

supplying material for roading, 

concrete and other purposes. 

‘‘The AshleyRakahuri River has 

target levels set largely for flood 

capacity purposes. Gravel is only 

regarded as available for extraction if 

bed levels are abovethe targetlevel,’’ 

she says. 

to be the school of choice in Kaiapoi and 

we had alittle bit of work to do. 

‘‘We don’t provide single sex or 

Christian education, but we do provide a 

fantastic state, coed school.’’ 

Rangiora High School has alarger roll 

of around 1700 pupils and Mr Kearney 

expects that to grow in the coming years. 

‘‘One of the key focuses Iwill have is 

making sure Iconnect with the 

community, and making sure people 

know who Iam, and making sure 

Rangiora is the school of choice. 

‘‘Bigger schools provide more 

opportunities due to their size and good 

example of that is the great rugby 

programme at Rangiora, which Ihaven’t 

experienced as Kaiapoi hasn’t had a 

rugby programme.’’ 

Mr Kearney is excited about Rangiora 

High School’s unique features, such as 

the school farm, and continuing to 

support the North Canterbury Youth 

Futures Careers Expo, which is planned 

in June. 

Rangiora High School Board of 

Trustees chairperson Simon Green is 

excited about the new appointment. 

‘‘The board was impressed with 

Bruce’s energy, vision and strong focus 

on improving student achievement. 

‘‘He places students at the heart of all 

decision making, and is focused on 

building apositive school culture.’’ 

He says Ms Stewart will be 

appropriately farewelled to 

acknowledge ‘‘the significant and 

positive impact she has had on our 

Kura’’. 

Changing places .. Bruce Kearney is set to 

make the move from Kaiapoi High School to 

Rangiora in term two. 


Keen to remain on target 

From Page 1 

The aggregate of the two scores was 

enough to take aspotinthe teamof 

six to represent New Zealand in a 

postal shoot against theAustralian 

Women’s teamin November last 

year. 

It was awet,miserable day, when 

the New Zealanders lined up. 

New Zealandeventually lost in a 

close battle to their Tasman rivals, 

by five targets. 

Millie says herscorewas average, 

but it was aclose, exciting match, 

but just abit sad the New Zealanders 

couldn’t quite out shoottheir rivals. 

She is now keen to develop downtheline 

shooting with theaim of 

makinganational team. 

She performs this discipline on 

the secondaryschool circuitwhere 

she hasalso performed successfully, 

having been selected in several 

regional teams, and gained national 

and North Island topplacings. 

Covid19 has put thebrakeson 

competitors gathering at one club 

for schoolshoots, says Millie. 

Howeverpostal shooting, where 

scoresare mailed to acentral point, 

has kept the sportalive. 

This is in spite of havingtowaita 

couple of monthsfor Auckland 

competitors to register andpost 

their scoresdue to beingin 

lockdown. 

‘‘Itwas awesome that people still 

madethe shoot possible which Iam 

verygrateful for,’’ says Millie. 

Millie practices twiceaweek, with 

three monthsconcentrated practice 

prior to shooting to gainaplace in 

the nationalside. She is now in 

training for two shoots in February 

and March the Canterbury districts 

meet, and the NewZealandDTL 

championships. Both will be held at 

the McLeansIsland. 

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Sparkhas agreed to invest in the region’s 

infrastructure to improveconnectivity for 

residents and business owners. 

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey held a 

public meeting at Mandeville to address 

phonereception and slow internet speeds 

late last year. 

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Sparkengagement and planning 

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Redevelopment plans continue 

By DAVID HILL 

OxfordArea School’s BayRoad site is 

set for its biggest redevelopment in 

150 years. 

The Ministry of Educationhas 

released the school’s masterplan, 

which will see the schoolalmost 

completely rebuilt overthe next few 

years. 

PrincipalMike Hart says the master 

planwill completelychange the look 

of the school, as most of the existing 

buildings predatethe establishment 

of OxfordArea School in 1878. 

The Bay Road sitewas home to 

Oxford District High Schoolfrom 1872, 

which latermerged withother local 

schools. 

Stage one of the redevelopment will 

see the construction of anew Tshaped 

building with an office block,library 

and community space. 

It will include specialist science, 

foodtechnologyand hospitality 

teaching spaces. 

‘‘It’s asignificant building in terms 

of size,’’ Mr Hartsays. 

‘‘Itwill include the schooloffice, 

staff room, board roomand student 

services, while the sciences and food 

and hospitality will be connectedtoa 

canteen.’’ 

The school library has long been at 

the centre of the schooland thiswill 

continue in the rebuild,MrHart says. 

‘‘Wesee it as amultipurpose space 

and our community will be able to use 

it alot and we willhave the abilityto 

cater within thatspace. 

‘‘For our students, it means they can 

taketheirlearning out intothe 

communityand we are really excited 

by thatprospect.’’ 

Asecond building is planned to 

house specialist technology, music 

and arts teachingspaces. 

It will include adark room, 

recording studioand production 

Redevelopment ... Blocks Aand Bwill form stage one in Oxford Area School’s 

redevelopment. 

rooms,aswell as aspace for digital 

technologies and hard materials. 

The spacesinthesetwo buildings 

will allow theschooltoexpandits 

‘‘connectedlearning’’ programme, 

which has been introducedfor year 9 

and 10 pupilsover the lasttwo years. 

Connected learning involves 

teachers acrossdifferentsubjects 

collaborating to enhance student 

learning. 

The General Purpose Hallisalso set 

for acomplete upgrade and 

expansion. 

Further buildingsare plannedas 

part of the school’s longerterm 

developmenttocater for anticipated 

growth. 

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Mr Hart says the detailed design will 

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‘‘Thepositioning of the observatory 

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horizon means you can’t have treesor 

big buildings nearby, so it will take 

some thought to find the best space for 

it. 

‘‘Ouraim is to increasethe visibility 

of it by havingitmore central rather 

than off to the side.’’ 

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Exhibition attracting attention 


Apainting by Lyttelton artist Sue Currie 

Driving Through The Lewis was 

attracting alot of attention at the Oxford 

Gallery toi oWaimakariri last Sunday. 

The artwork is part of the gallery’s 

popular Summer Show #7: ASense of 

Wellbeing exhibition which opened on 

December 2and closes on January 30. 

Sue has three paintings in the group 

exhibition. 

She is one of 12 artists including Kevin 

Bull, Miranda Brown, Jann Collins, Jo 

Ogier, Marilyn ReaMenzies, Adrienne 

Rewi, Paul Smith, Soon Lee Spicer, 

Charette van Eekelen, Kris Waldin, and 

Rachel Hirabayashi, who have work on 

show. 

Avolunteer for the gallery, Alice 

Pilbrow, of Oxford, said the exhibition 

was the seventh Summer Show the 

gallery had held. 

The exhibition involves amix of 

acrylic and oil paintings ,tapestry, 

collage, mixed media, embroidery and 

linocut prints. 

The idea behind the summer 

exhibitions is to provide an opportunity 

for established and new artists, from 

North Canterbury and outside the 

district, to display their artwork and 

also give people the opportunity to 

purchase the artwork for for Christmas 

presents. 

‘‘People can buy apiece of art and take 

it away straight away,’’ Alice said. 

When apiece of artwork is sold the 

gallery replaces it in the exhibiton with 

another piece, if possible by the same 

artist. 

‘‘This is not the case in other 

exhibitions,’’ Alice said. 

‘‘Usually you have to wait until after 

the exhibition is finished before you can 

take the art you have purchased.’’ 

LOCAL BUSINESS GETS ASURPRISE “BUYER SCORE” AWARD 

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Art distraction ... Joanna Handley, of Swannanoa, with her daughter Clara, aged 2, 

admiring Sue Currie’s painting Driving Through The Lewis 2019,inthe Summer Show #7: 

ASense of Wellbeing exhibition at the Oxford Gallery toi oWaimakariri, last Sunday 

afternoon. The exhibition opened on December 2and closes on January 30. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

Many car dealers /workshop owners might saythey provide 

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price ofthe vehicles affordable for 

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Some vehicles might need areplacement engine or transmission and other might 

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Home-away-from-home at beach camp 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

5 

While numbers weredown again this year 

duetoCovid,the regionscamping grounds 

were stillahomeawayfromhome for 

many families during the ChristmasNew 

Year break. 

Nana, Karen HandyofRangiora, loves 

thesense of family she finds everyyear 

when she and grandadWayne Handy and 

their huge blendedfamily all meet up at 

theSpencerBeachHoliday Parkeach 

year. 

‘‘This year wasour first year back after 

awee bit of abreak from staying there 

over the ChristmasNew Year holiday 

period, ‘‘ Karen says. 

‘‘Priortothat we hadbeen coming here 

for10years. It is close to home, has 

everything on hand and allows our eight 

children to bringall the grand kidsalong 

as well.’’ 

Camping is agreatlearning experience 

forall her grandchildren, she says. 

‘‘It is agreat experience for the toddlers, 

they have to learn to share, and to be quiet 

whenall thebabies are asleep. 

‘‘It is also agreatspot to learnall about 

nature and livingwith their cousins, and it 

is so awesometowatch their expressions 

opening presentsonChristmas Day,’’she 

says. 

The families were all prepared for the 

holiday withfridges and microwaveson 

handtokeep the babyfood and milk on 

tap, while the biggerkids and adults 

exploredthe region. 

‘‘The managers here are very 

accommodating, allowingustoerect a 

fence around our large group of tents to 

stop all the veryyoung children getting 

out, 

‘‘They are all escape artists, even the 

youngestones of the sevenkids here 

under four years of age will try to get out 

whenever theycan. 

‘‘But it’s agreat camp as there are many 

Blended families ... Nana Karen Handy of Rangiora loves the family time she has with her 

extended family at the Spencer Beach Holiday Park each year. The family, from back left: 

Wyatt Lawson 16 months, Amanda Handy of Bishopdale, Amelia Page of Woodend, 

Maddox Page 9mths, Ollie Page 2, and Tony Page of Pegasus. Front (from left): Sophie 

Page of Pegasus, Beauden Page 2, Karen Handy of Rangiora, Ryleigh Lawson 2, and 

Braxton Page 4. 

PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE 

otherlargefamily groupscampedhere 

beside us, so all the kids have to learn how 

to getalongand make new friends,’’Karen 

says. 

Jason Bastings of Woodend says it is his 

family’s firsttime staying at the Spencer 

Beach HolidayPark. 

‘‘I knowwecame from just up the road, 

but we just wanted to get away for afew 

days. 

‘‘We havefounditverynice staying 

here, it’s all aboutfamilies and we have 

alsorun intoafew of our neighbours as 

well. 

‘‘There are plentyofattractions and we 

are not at home, plus the kids are having 

ablast,’’hesays. 

For the McCracken family, alsoof 

Woodend,camping out at the Spencer 

Beach Holiday Parkisafamily tradition 

as dadChrisMcCrackensaid his family 

havebeen coming herefor morethan 17 

Fun in the sun ... Jason Bastings of 

Woodend, helps his son Carter 8, on the 

design of their sand castle at Spencer Beach 

over the Christmas break. This was the first 

time the family has stayed there. 

years. 

‘‘We always have afamily Christmas gettogether 

here. Our kids get to meet their 

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political manipulation of electoral district 

boundaries with the intent of creating 

undue advantage for aparty, group,or 

socioeconomic class within the 

constituency). 

Justbefore Christmas,Parliament 

calledfor submissionstothe Canterbury 

Regional Council (Ngai Tahu 

Representation) Bill.Ngai Tahu’s 

populationinCanterburyisabout 20,000 

so each unelectedcouncillor appointment 

would representa10,000population. The 

populationofCanterbury is about645,000 

with each of the14electedcouncillorsto 

CanterburyRegionalCouncil 

representing about 46,000 population. 

Auckland Council is considering only 

establishing one unelected councillor to 

represent allIwi in acity with morethan 

double the population of Canterbury. 

What is verysignificant is the 

Canterbury Billdiminishes democracy 

through diminishingthe effect of elected 

councillors. 

The Bill proposes elected councillors be 

reduced in number to 87.5% of the council, 

as 2appointed members would account 

for 12.5%. 

Each year the unelected councillors 

wouldbesetting ratesalongside elected 

councillors without any accountability to 

the votingpublicofCanterbury. 

Taxation without representation is 

clearly against democraticdirections 

established during theAmerican 

Revolution. 

Submissionswerecalledfor over the 

Christmas holiday period when most 

people are busywithfestivities and family 

holidays. This is amuch usedtactictofly 

acontroversialBillunderthe public 

radar. Submissions to the Bill close on 

February 2. 

Yours, Patrick Clifford, 

Christchurch 

ClimateChange 

Dear Editor, 

Isimplycannot accept the “official” 

conclusionthatclimatechangewas 

responsiblefor theseverityoftheMay 

flooding(North Canterbury News, 

December21) becauseunlike “experts”I 

have livedwiththisclimate for over 80 

yearsthrough drought, floods and fires. I 

do however go along with the fact of 

climate/ocean warming which accelerates 

transpiration/ evaporation thus loading 

the atmosphere —simply what goes up 

must come down!And it does when our 

cooler alpinetemperatures take effect. 

The regions rivers react accordingly. 

However,the downstreammessisthe 

resultofshorttermideological thinking 

forced on the “commons” via recent 

successive governmentswhosepolicies 

wiped outaround 50 million grazing 

sheep, pluscattle,thathadreplacedthe 

nativegrazingMoasthatonce controlled 

thegrowthofhighpasture and bush. 

The result is streams/tributaries 

blocked with willows, trash and invading 

old mans beard, are now acesspit hosting 

an invasion of verminandpestsand, 

impeding the flownotonly ofwaterbut the 

natural progression of plains /beach 

maintaininggravel andsilts.TheBIG 

questionis—who’ll pay to fixit! Perhaps 

those who caused it? 

Yours, John McCaskey, 

Waipara 

McALPINES MITRE 10 MEGA RANGIORA -OCEAN WATCH 

This 

Week 

Sun 

Fishing 

Guide 

Moon 

Wind 

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Jan 13 Jan 14 Jan 15 Jan 16 Jan 17 Jan 18 Jan 19 

Rise 6:05am 

Set 9:09pm 

Best 9:37am 

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Set 2:13am 

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Gentle SE becoming 

moderate E 

The Forager’s 

Treasury, by 

Johanna Knox 

In New Zealand's 

urbanand rural 

wildernesses, there 

is an abundanceof 

food justwaiting to 

be discovered, if 

only you knowwhat 

to look for. 

Foraged food is 

healthy, 

economical and 

sustainable, but the 

best part aboutitis 

the fun you will 

have finding wild 

food. 

Rita Angus, by Jill 

Trevelyan 

Jill Trevelyan won the Non Fiction Awardat 

the Montana New ZealandBook Awards in2009 

for this magnificent biography. 

Now back in print, this revised edition brings 

the book up to date with new assessments of 

Angus. 

Use It All, by Alex ElliottHowery 

Buy less,buy whole,use it all. This practical 

handbook is an invitationtoreduce foodwaste 

while eating generously. 

Thesetitles are available in both 

Waimakariri and Hurunui public libraries. 

To findout more aboutrecent additions to the 

library collection by going to the library 

catalogue at waimakariri.kotui.org.nz or 

hurunui.kotui.org.nz or contact yourlocal 

library. 

Rise 6:06am 

Set 9:08pm 

Best 10:24am 

Ok 

Times 10:47pm 

Set 2:41am 

Rise 6:15pm 

Gentle SE becoming 

moderate E 

Rise 6:07am 

Set 9:08pm 

Best 11:12am 

Ok 

Times 11:37pm 

Set 3:15am 

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moderate E 

Rise 6:08am 

Set 9:07pm 

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Fair 

Times 

Set 3:56am 

Rise 8:10pm 

Moderate SE 

becoming fresh NE 

Fair 

Zumba 

Zumba classes resumed on Monday, January 17, 11am to 12 noon, at the Methodist 

Church Hall, 176 King Street, Rangiora. The first Zumba Gold back to basics class 

is free. 

The class is low impact, perfect for older active adults and those getting back into 

fitness. Easy to follow with afocus on balance, range of motion and coordination. 

For more information phone Anita 027 481 6787. 

Lost and found property 

The following property has been reported as lost to the North Canterbury police–have 

you seen it?Alightbrown leather wallet, aMercedes key fob, aGoPro Hero 10, a 

SamsungS20, aMotorcycle Saddle Bag and contents, an iPhoneXinblue case, aBlack 

Gshock Casio watch, aLenovo Chrome Book, aSamsung S21 Ultra in aclear case, a 

silver IphoneX in grey cover, ablack SamsungGalaxy 10 in red rimmed case, ablack 

slim wallet, Ebike battery, ashiny black wallet, soft pink leather wallet, asmall brown 

leather card holder, aclear framed half spectacles, an iPhone 10 in blackrubber case, 

aToyota key with whitekey tag, a3mm plain gold band,a black Samsung S20 cellphone, 

and ablue Pioneer hikingpole. 

The followingproperty is waiting to be claimed: Torpedo7 high roller deck chairs and 

6person Coleman tent (Cheviot), Plastic containerwith camping equipment (Kaiapoi), 

2xpink/green/black scooters (Rangiora),ablack, rainbowcoloured Customscooter, a 

smashed cellphone (both Rangiora), silver and onyx ring (Kaiapoi), ablack Apple watch 

(Rangiora), and asilver engraved Roman numeral ring. 

Trio to entertain on guitars 

New Zealand, guitar trio Diablos Caravan and friends will be bringingconcerts to 

two North Canterbury venues this month. 

The first is at the Waipara Springs Winery this Friday, January 14, followed by one 

at the historic St John’s Anglican Church in Rangiora on Saturday, January 15. 

With hospitality and live music having taken amajor hit, Diablos Caravan decided 

to bring a62night tour to small townsand regions over the summer months. 

Diablos Caravan will present Flamenco, Blues, Latin Jazz, Country and everything 

in between. 

You can book at Undertheradar.co.nz. There is very limited door sales. 

Rise 6:09am 

Set 9:07pm 

Best 12:28am 

Times 12:53pm 

Set 4:45am 

Rise 8:58pm 

Moderate NE 

strengthening 

Good 

Rise 6:11am 

Set 9:06pm 

Best 

Times 

1:19am 

1:44pm 

Set 5:42am 

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Good 

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Waimakariri 2:12am 2.2 8:27am 0.8 3:03am 2.2 9:18am 0.8 3:52am 2.2 10:06am 0.8 4:37am 2.2 10:51am 0.8 5:19am 2.2 11:34am 0.7 6:00am 2.2 

6:40am 2.3 12:29am 0.7 

Mouth 

2:34pm 2.1 8:44pm 0.7 3:22pm 2.1 9:31pm 0.7 4:08pm 2.1 10:18pm 0.7 4:52pm 2.1 11:03pm 0.7 5:34pm 2.1 11:47pm 0.7 6:17pm 2.1 12:16pm 0.7 6:59pm 2.1 12:57pm 0.7 

Amberley 2:12am 2.2 8:27am 0.8 3:03am 2.2 9:18am 0.8 3:52am 2.2 10:06am 0.8 4:37am 2.2 10:51am 0.8 5:19am 2.2 11:34am 0.7 6:00am 2.2 

6:40am 2.3 12:29am 0.7 

Beach 

2:34pm 2.1 8:44pm 0.7 3:22pm 2.1 9:31pm 0.7 4:08pm 2.1 10:18pm 0.7 4:52pm 2.1 11:03pm 0.7 5:34pm 2.1 11:47pm 0.7 6:17pm 2.1 12:16pm 0.7 6:59pm 2.1 12:57pm 0.7 

2:21am 2.2 8:36am 0.8 3:12am 2.2 9:27am 0.8 4:01am 2.2 10:15am 0.8 4:46am 2.2 11:00am 0.8 5:28am 2.2 11:43am 0.7 6:09am 2.2 

6:49am 2.3 12:38am 0.7 

Motunau 2:43pm 2.1 8:53pm 0.7 3:31pm 2.1 9:40pm 0.7 4:17pm 2.1 10:27pm 0.7 5:01pm 2.1 11:12pm 0.7 5:43pm 2.1 11:56pm 0.7 6:26pm 2.1 12:25pm 0.7 7:08pm 2.1 1:06pm 0.7 


6:51am 2.3 12:40am 0.7 

Gore Bay 2:45pm 2.1 8:55pm 0.7 3:33pm 2.1 9:42pm 0.7 4:19pm 2.1 10:29pm 0.7 5:03pm 2.1 11:14pm 0.7 5:45pm 2.1 11:58pm 0.7 6:28pm 2.1 12:27pm 0.7 7:10pm 2.1 1:08pm 0.7 


6:45am 1.7 12:30am 0.5 

Kaikoura 2:42pm 1.6 8:48pm 0.6 3:29pm 1.6 9:34pm 0.6 4:14pm 1.6 10:20pm 0.6 4:59pm 1.6 11:04pm 0.6 5:42pm 1.6 11:47pm 0.6 6:25pm 1.6 12:21pm 0.6 7:08pm 1.6 1:02pm 0.5 

*Not for navigational purposes. Wind and swell are based on apoint off Gore Bay. Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidespy.com Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd. 

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In 2022,parents andcaregiverswill 

be abletoget their5to11-year-olds 

immunisedagainst COVID-19 

Some tamarikiget very ill from catching 

COVID-19 andimmunisationisone of 

thebestwaystoprotect them. 

Immunisation is an importantway we keep tamariki safe, 

like beingsun smart or wearing aseatbelt. 

It protects yourtamarikifrommanyserious diseases 

andstops disease spreading within your whānau andthe 

community. In Aotearoa,tamarikiget free vaccinations 

against12diseases,including whooping cough(pertussis), 

measlesand polio. 

Safetyofthe COVID-19 vaccine 

The child(paediatric)Pfizer vaccinehas gone through 

thesame rigorousapprovalprocess asotherroutine 

childhood immunisations.Noclinical trials were skipped 

andnocorners were cutinthetestingofits safety. 

The Pfizervaccine for5to11-year-oldshas been through 

clinicaltrials withchildren in this agegroup.Ingeneral, 

thesideeffects thatwerereported were mild,didn’t last 

long,and were similartosideeffectsfromother routine 

immunisations. 

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decision foryour tamariki. Find outmoreat: 

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Ministry of Health – Health.govt.nz/CovidVaccineKids 

Te Puni Kōkiri – Karawhiua.nz 

Ministry forPacificPeoples – mpp.govt.nz 

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Artists impression ... The Mt Cass Wind Farm. 

Preliminary work to 

start on wind farm 


Activity is expected to begin on the Mt 

Cass Wind Farm site in the next three 

months. 

Since transitioning from asingle 

turnkey Engineer, Procure and 

Construct contract to amulticontract 

delivery model in the autumn, the Wind 

Farm team has been finalising contracts 

with preferred civil and electrical 

contracts. 

Wind Farm Ltd hold resource consent 

to build awind farm on the Mt Cass ridge 

near Waipara in North Canterbury. 

The proposed farm will be located 

along 7.5 kilometres of ridgeline 

spanning the peaks of Mt Cass, Totara 

and Oldham. 

It will be the largest locally owned 

windfarm in the South Island, and 

generate enough power for 40,000 

homes. 

Preconstruction starts in the next few 

months involving installing met masts 

(meteorological towers), at each end of 

the wind farm. 

The masts enable efficiency and 

performance to be tracked over the life 

of the wind farm. 

In addition, Transpower, has 

approved all of the connection 

requirements enabling MainPower, 

North Canterbury’s electricity 

distribution company, to proceed with 

the procurement of the grid connection 

and 66kV transmission line items that 

have along lead time. 

Tenders for the upgrade of the Mt Cass 

Road upgrade will be going out to 

market in the first quarter of 2022 also, 

with design well advanced. 

The upgrade involves rounding out 

some tight corners, widening the road in 

places and additional sealing where 

necessary to ensure the safe 

transportation of the turbines to the 

wind farm site, as well as making the 

road safer for all commuters, including 

visitors to the Tiromoana Scenic 

Reserve. 

Meanwhile Waitaha geckos and 

Southern Grass Skinks that were 

relocated from the construction area to a 

pestcontrolled habitat appear to be 

appreciating the pest control work and 

early indications are the population is 

thriving. 

Once construction is under way, it is 

expected to last for 18 months. 

Kokako on wanted list 

The South Island kokako has been 

included on aglobal most wanted list for 

10 lost birds. 

The global search is being conducted 

by Re:Wild, an American organisation 

formed to protect and restore 

biodiversity around the world, in 

collaboration with the American Bird 

Conservancy and Bird Life International 

with data support from the Cornell Lab 

of Ornithology. 

Organisers are calling on the global 

ornithological community to help locate 

the birds which are believed to be lost 

rather than extinct. 

Nigel Babbage, chairman of New 

Zealand’s South Island Kokako 

Charitable Trust, says he is thrilled to 

see the kokako listed internationally. 

“It really says something for New 

Zealand's efforts to recover the South 

Island kokako that the bird has been 

chosen from such atragic list of other 

vanishing species,’’ he says. 

“Global acknowledgement of our 

mission to find the kokako before it is too 

late is precisely what this bird requires 

now. The listing lifts and validates our 

cause,’’ he says. 

‘‘We hope that our search expeditions 

in New Zealand’s southern forests will 

benefit from practical and financial 

assistance as aresult.” 

The Trust began searching for the 

kokako in 2010 and in 2017, the 

organistion made headlines in New 

Zealand and overseas after launching a 

$10,000 reward for definitive evidence of 

the kōkako’s survival. 

Since then, the Trust has received 

around 300 reports of historical and 

more recent encounters with the bird. 

All reports are investigated, ranked for 

probability and prioritised for field 

investigations. 

The South Island kokako, alarge grey 

bird with ablack facial mask, two orange 

wattles, acurved black bill, along tail 

with black tips and long legs, was listed 

as extinct until 2013 when its status was 

reclassified as ‘‘data deficient’’ by the 

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Community thanked for its 

amazing support of hall 


The BalcairnPublicHall Society 

is promising agreatlineup of 

events at thesmallcommunity 

venuethisyear. 

The society’s chairman,Jeremy 

Finn says the committee wanted 

to thankthe communityfor the 

‘‘amazing support’’ theyreceived 

last year whichmadeitpossible to 

hold events at thehall despitethe 

Covid19pandemic restrictions. 

‘‘We arevery grateful to allthe 

patrons whoattendedour 

concerts and whohad to negotiate 

the cancellationsforced by Covid 

19. 

‘‘We arealso very gratefulto 

thosewho hiredthe hall fortheir 

events,’’ he says. 

‘‘Special thanks arealso dueto 

our principal sponsor Mike Greer 

Homes(North Canterbury)Ltd 

and to those who selleventtickets 

on our behalf(Sally Mac’s, in 

Amberley, SeftonGarage and 

Stan’s 7Day PharmacyRangiora) 

and to BrandtsGiesen 

McCormack whoprovide printing 

services for us,’’hesays. 

‘‘We have already arranged a 

greatlineupofevents for the 

year,and we plan to addseveral 

“blackboard”communityconcerts 

as wellasthe Poetry Day event 

whichwewereforced to postpone 

earlierin2021.’’ 

Thereare fourconcerts booked 

so far for the hall andnegotiations 

are underwaywith ‘‘local artists’’ 

Community facility ... The Balcairn Hall provides an intimate venue for 

events. 

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for two or three moreevents. 

However Jeremy saysthe 

committeewere alsointerested in 

hearing from thecommunity 

about anyevents they wouldlike 

to see in the BalcairnHall. 

‘‘Itisacommunity space and we 

wantittobeusedasacommunity 

space.’’ 

This year’sconfirmed concerts, 

which areall beingheld in 

association withArts On Tour 

New Zealandare: 

Mundi Trio, on Saturday, 

February12. 

Alpaca SocialClub, on 

Saturday, March 26. 

Albiand theWolves,onSunday, 

May 15. 

Acrossthe Great Divide,on 

Saturday, September3. 

All of theconcerts, except for 

Albiand theWolves,are evening 

shows and will start at 7.30pm. A 

starting time for Albiand the 

Wolves is still being negotiated 

and will be announced at alater 

date. Bookings can be made 

around four weeks beforeeach 

concertand tickets canbebought 

fromSallyMacs, in Amberley, the 

Sefton Garage,Stan’s 7Day 

Pharmacy,Rangiora, andonline 

at bookings@balcairnhall.com. 

Youth to reboot and 

look to the future 

Waimakariri’s youth leaders 

are looking to ‘‘reboot’’after a 

challenging 2021. 

WaiYouth and the 

Waimakariri Youth Council 

will hold aplanning daynext 

week as they look to regroup 

afterayear where events were 

cancelled. 

Last year iconicevents like 

All NightParty were cancelled 

due to Covid restrictions. But 

Waimakariri DistrictCouncil 

youth development facilitator 

Emily Belton is hopeful things 

can get back on track. 

‘‘It was achallenging year 

last year with Sam (Redman) 

moving on and with Covid,’’ 

says Emily, who took over just a 

week before lockdown in 

August. 

‘‘For us therewas alittle bit 

of alull because Covid changed 

the opportunities for events to 

be hosted and the health and 

safetyrequirements meant 

thingshad to be adapted.’’ 

Both groups are looking to 

begin the year with 

recruitment, while WaiYouth is 

planning aSummerFestival 

duringFebruary and March. 

Detailsare still being 

finalised for Summer Festival, 

but it is likely to be spread out 

over two or moreweekendsand 

include askate jam, talent 

show, movie night and perhaps 

awater fight.Emily says 

WaiYouth is keen to get back to 

running large events like the 

All Night Paryt. 

But Iwill also look at running 

anumber of smaller activities 

in collaborationwith local 

partners to ensure events are 

held. The youth counciliskeen 

to press aheadwith its biota 

node project at Tuhaitara 

Coastal Park,whilethe Dudley 

Park project is set to finally 

come to fruition. Emily says the 

youth council is looking at 

quotes for its platform / 

activation space, while the 

Rangiora Youth Hub (YDOT) 

has offered to facilitate 

building apicnic table. 

An artist is also being lined 

up to produce ayouthled 

mural at Dudley Park. Planning 

day workshops will including 

writing submissions and 

running social media 

campaigns, as the youth 

council looks to support young 

people in having avoice on 

local and nationalissues. The 

youth council and WaiYouth 

will once again support the 

North Canterbury Youth 

Futures Careers Expo, set to be 

held at Rangiora High School 

on June 22. 

‘‘It’sreally cool to be apart of 

the expo. It’s an opportunity for 

young people to meet with local 

businesses who are willing to 

work with youngpeople and 

provide them with 

opportunities,’’ Emily says. She 

says the Covid19 environment 

could create opportunities, as 

well as challenges, for young 

people. 

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Remembering the animals ... Aphotograph by Peter Bradshaw, one of five Rangiora Photographic Society members who took photographs at the November 19 memorial service 

held at the Rangiora War Memorial Cenotaph to unveil aplaque honouring the war effort of animals. The photograph is one of 11 images on display in Rangiora. 

Exhibition honours war service of animals 


An outdoor exhibition of photographs, 

taken at amemorial service honouring 

the war service of animals, has been 

installed in Rangiora. 

The 11colour images in the exhibition 

were taken by five Rangiora 

Photographic Society members, Colleen 

and Arthur Linnell, Karina Templeton, 

Sarah Perrins and Peter Bradshaw. 

Colleen said they were ‘‘absolutely 

thrilled to have their photographs in the 

exhibition.’’ 

The colour images are on show in freestanding 

display boxes outside the 

Rangiora Library, in Percival Street. 

The memorial service was held on 

Friday, November 19 last year at the 

Rangiora War Memorial Cenotaph 

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No job too big or small for Cottle Plumbing 

No job is too big or too small for Cottle 

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Cottle Plumbing Ltd does anything 

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JANUARY 2022 

HDC NEWS... 

What's happening Hurunui? 

NATIVE PLANTING AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PONDS 

Hurunui District Council, along with Kiwi Science, University of Canterbury and our own Mayoral 

Taskforce for Jobs members (MTFJ), have commenced with the first section of native planting at our 

Wastewater Treatment Ponds in Amberley, with the plants being provided by Environment Canterbury. 

As part of our focus on biodiversity, we have already established atrial with Kanuka atthe treatment 

plant in Hanmer Springs. This next planted area will compliment that, as Council and researchers learn 

more about the nutrient uptake of these plants, with the possible future view of returning more lands to 

native plantings, rather than exotic pines or pastureland. 

This first area at the Amberley site consisted of 250 plants including cabbage trees, hop bushes, 

kanuka, manuka, cottonwood, saltmarsh ribbonwood and totara. 

Further areas will be planted early this year. 

This group was brought together by alocal property owner, George Forbes, whom was driven bythe 

desire to see the local biodiversity improved. 

Abig thanks to; George, Maria Jesus Gutierrez Gines and Colin Meurk from Institute of Environmental 

Science and Research Limited (ESR), Brett Robinson from Agriculture &Environment Research, Kiwi 

Science, University of Canterbury and Environment Canterbury. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY 

Each year we put up Christmas trees at our libraries and Amberley Council office, where community 

members can drop off gifts to pass on to families in need. 

This Christmas illustrated once again the festive and generous nature of people in our District. Ahuge 

thank you, your donated gifts delivered an extra sprinkle ofjoy to the festive season for many. 

STORMWATER UPDATE 

Stormwater continues to be afocus across the District. In Amberley, culverts and open drain 

improvements were made on Courage Road at the end of last year, ensuring water iskept moving into 

Amberley’s Eastern Drain. These new works performed well in the December weather events. 

An upgrade to stormwater filtration in Amberley, with atreatment chamber tobe installed in 

Chamberlain Park that will capture debris and dissolved solids prior to discharge into Dock Creek. 

In Leithfield, Brighton Street will see an improvement to stormwater, with larger pipes and new drainage 

sumps being installed to remove surface water in rain events. These works will be commencing early 

this year, as part of our ongoing efforts to improve our network. 

LIBRARIES ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS 

Our libraries are open again, and for those who are still enjoying the summer holidays, that is great news! 

The Hurunui District Libraries have arange of e-resources accessible from the comfort of your couch (or 

hammock… depending on the weather!) 

Borrowbox and Libby by Overdrive have an excellent range of e-books, while Kanopy and Kanopy Kids 

have adiverse range ofmovies to stream. 

Meetings 

25th Cheviot Community Committee 6.00pm 

(Venue: Cheviot Library/Service Centre). 

31st Hanmer Springs Community Board 1.00pm 

(Venue: The Gallery, Hanmer Springs Library). 

Events 

Hello Summer Pool Parties 

The annual pool parties start this week: 

Rotherham, George St. 12th Jan, 11am -1pm. 

Omihi, School Pool. 13th Jan, 11am -1pm. 

Culverden, School Rd. 18th Jan, 11am -1pm. 

Waiau, Clarence St. 20th Jan. 11am -1pm. 

Children under 16must be accompanied byan 

adult and supervised atall times. 

Please check www.hurunui.govt.nz for full details, 

including operating under the traffic light system. 

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Your Booster shot 

You can now receive your Booster shot four 

months after your second jab. 

Please contact your local Medical Centre tobook 

your appointment. 

Self isolating at home 

Are you wanting toknow more about what todoif 

you have to isolate at home because ofCOVID-19? 

There are Ministry of Health information pamphlets 

available at 4Square supermarkets throughout the 

District, and the Council Service Centre/Library near 

you. 

Do you need some paint? 

Our Transfer Stations are all in full operation again. 

There has been alot of paint tins dropped off 

recently, and weencourage anyone wanting free 

paint to please head along and grab what you 

need. 

There will be abig clean out happening next 

Monday, January 17th, so you'd be best to get in 

before then! 

Crews back on the road 

With January in full swing now, our roading teams 

are picking up their tools from this week, back out 

and about for another year ofroad maintenance 

and projects. 

If you’re still inholiday mode on the District's roads, 

please keep this in mind. 

During the holidays and prior to Christmas, Amberley Transfer Station processed on 

average 270 to 300 cars/day for recycling and rubbish drop offs, one of the busiest 

festive seasons on record. The outlying sites and collection points were also very busy. 

Agreat collective district-wide effort kept the contamination rate low. 

For more updates on what is happening in your 

community, head to our Facebook page or tothe 

Council website. 

info@hurunui.govt.nz 

03 3148816 

www.hurunui.govt.nz 

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19 

Music festival for Rangiora 

Shake yourheels and get ready for ahoe 

down. 

Planning committee chairperson Kevin 

Taylorsays he is determined the 

inaugural WaimakaririCountry Music 

Festival will go ahead as planned from 

February 11 to 13 in the Rangiora 

Showgrounds Function Centre. 

‘‘After 18 months of planning and 

fundraisingweare nearly there thanks to 

the dedicated committee, who have put in 

many hours to makethis event 

successful,’’ he says. 

Kevin says there have been lotsof 

enquiriesfrom country musicfans from 

throughout New Zealand, including 

plentyofNorthIslanderswho are keen to 

attend. 

While thereare no advanceticket sales, 

he is confident there willbeseveral 

hundred people converging on Rangiora 

for the weekend. 

‘‘I thinkwewill get alot of motorhomes, 

I’m expecting at least 60 and we have 

enough roomfor 200 motorhomes. 

‘‘We’ve been getting at least100 people 

to each of our fundraisers,soIwould 

expectabig turnout.’’ 

Threebands have been assembledto 

perform throughout the event. 

The two main bandscomprise 

established artistsfrom aroundthe South 

Island, including localwoman Sharon 

Miller. 

The third band will be made up of up 

and coming North Canterbury and 

Christchurch musicians. 

‘‘A lot of local performers have never 

performedinafestival before,’’ Kevin 

says. 

‘‘Performingatafestival is abig step up 

from performing at aclub night,but we 

want to givesome of our localmusicians 

Kevin Taylor 

the experience.’’ 

Whilehehas beenrestricted to New 

Zealand artists this year, Kevin is hopeful 

therewill internationalmusicians and 

singers performing at futurefestivals. 

‘‘We are keepingitlow key this year. 

We’vegot to start with smallsteps.’’ 

The festival kicks off at 10amonFriday 

morning and 9am on Saturday and 

Sunday, with the three bands alternating 

throughout the day. 

There will be aSaturdaynight 

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who’snamesare beingkept under wraps 

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Change at the top ... New Cat Care Inc vicepresident Iris Baker (left) and president 

Sharon Arps check up on some kittens with long serving former president Betty Jones. 

Betty retires after 15 years 

By DAVID HILL 

Betty Jones opened up her home to 

homeless cats and kittens for 15 years. 

The Rangiora woman retired as Cat 

Care Inc president towards the end 

last year, handing over the reins to new 

president Sharon Arps and new vicepresident 

Iris Baker. 

‘‘It’s very quiet now, but I’m 

adjusting quite well, Ithink,’’ she says. 

Betty says she has been able to park 

her car in the garage for the first time 

in 11 years. 

‘‘It was my whole life from 7am in the 

morning until 10pm at night. 

‘‘It wasn’t until the later years that 

we decided we would only answer the 

phone between 10am and 4pm.’’ 

Sharon says the new management 

team will be continuing the ‘‘office 

hours’’ policy. 

Betty received acommunity service 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

award from the Waimakariri District 

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to receive aletter from Waimakariri 

MP Matt Doocey when she retired. 

Both Iris and Sharon have had along 

association with cats, with Sharon 

previously having Persian cats as pets. 

Iris has bred pedigree British cats 

and ran ABC Cattery before joining Cat 

Care 12 years ago. 

The spring and summer months, 

known as ‘‘kitten season’’, tend to be a 

busy time for the Cat Care volunteers, 

Iris says. 

‘‘You usually get kittens dumped, but 

now it seems to be cats and kittens. 

‘‘I think people still don’t think of 

cats as alifetime commitment.’’ 

Cat Care is keen to hear from 

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The countdown is on as Rangiora 

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automotive events in New Zealand. 

The Trillo Metals 32nd Muscle Car 

Madness (MCM) Show opens on January 22 

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promises agreat weekend for car 

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automotive events have to date been 

cancelled or postponed due to Covid19 

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Organiser Craig Steere says with the 

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their car projects or buying anew 

collectable classic. 

But they have ended up ‘‘all dressed up 

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vehicles. 

Now is their opportunity, says Craig. 

He expects up to 2000 cars to turn out at 

the showgrounds, with over 200 vehicles 

expected to be driven down from all parts 

of the North Island. 

Craig says MCM draws out some amazing 

oneoff vehicles. 

This year Pete Schmanski's nitroburning 

blown, hemi powered 1934 Ford 

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display. 

Garth Hogan is hoping to bring his ‘34 

Ford bonneville salt flats car that has 

clocked over 180 mph. 

‘‘It has astinking hot flathead engine, 

making it possibly the fastest flathead V8 

in the world. 

‘‘The car was virtually totally destroyed 

in agarage fire, but it has now been 

painstakingly rebuilt and it will be fired 

up at the show,’’ he says. 

Will Dickinson will have his custom 

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Smoking it ... Jacob Warren putting his 1957 Chevrolet through its paces. 

The Rockabilly Pageant kicks off at 12 

noon on Saturday with classes for the 

whole family, including the littlies. 

Straight after this the burnouts start at 

1.30pm. 

Craig says this is a‘‘wickedly popular’’ 

event to which spectators clamour to get 

there early. Classic rock performed by 

Sign of the Firebird will play for an hour 

before the burnouts begin. 

This year Greg Murphy is aguest judge 

thanks to the burnout sponsor, Stadium 

Finance. 

‘‘Again it is not possible to bring in 

overseas bands but we do have the return 

of the Auckland based Rockabilly Band, 

and The Recliner Rockers along with some 

top local up and coming bands,’’ says 

Craig. 

Add to this all the trade stalls and 

Sat 22nd 

special interest car displays including the 

celebration of the ‘‘90 years of the 1932 

Ford’’. 

Anyone bringing along their '32 Ford to 

display will get in to the event for free. 

Craig says one group from the North 

Island has abudget of $50,000 for the trip, 

alot of which will be spent in the North 

Canterbury community. 

‘‘The event usually brings over $4 

million into the North Canterbury 

community, and directly benefits the local 

Civil Defence and the Waikuku Surf 

Lifesaving Club. 

‘‘With the loss this year of the local A&P 

show, the rodeo and many other events, it 

gives locals and outoftowners along 

awaited fun weekend.’’ 

Competitors officially arrive on 

Wednesday night, but the first official 

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Hagley College2022 

Enrolment 

Day 31 

January 

Monday 

Last chance to enrolfor 2022 

Year 12, 13 or Adult students 

By Appointment 

Our Enrolment Centre re-opens 

on January 19th at 9.00am. 

Please phone them on (03) 364 5156 

to find out what you need to bring. 

Hagley College Start Dates andTimes 2022 

Tuesday 

1February 

Wednesday 

2February 

Thursday 

3February 

Friday 

4February 

Tuesday 

8February 


20 

Jan 

YEAR 9 

10am –Gym 2 

Year 9&10HGMihiWhakatau 

andOrientation 

BBQ Lunch provided 

2.00pm –released 

Year 9Orientation 

Programme 

8.45am –3.00pm 

10HG at home 

YEAR 10 At Home AtHome 

YEAR 11 At Home AtHome 

YEAR 12 

AND 13 

&ELL 

Catch Up College 

Year 9Orientation 

Programme 

8.45am –2.30pm 

10HG at home 

10am –Gym 2 

Year 10 Assembly 

12.00 noon 

released 

10am –Cafe 

Year 11 Assembly 

12.00 noon 

released 

At Home AtHome At Home 

At Home 

10HG at home 

At Home 

At Home 

10.00am 

Year 12, 13 &ELL 

Mihi Whakatau & 

Orientation 

Timetabled classes 

startat8.30am 


start at8.30am 





10.00am 

ELL Mihi Whakatau 

&Orientation 

Champion St 

Enrolments from20th –25thJanuary. Classes start 21st January. 

Please book an appointment time via ouronline form from 19th Jan 

www.hagley.school.nz/enrolment/catch-up-college-enrolments or call 03 3793090. 

Monday 7February–COLLEGE CLOSED (Waitangi Day Holiday observed) 


ENROLMENTS OPEN APPLY NOW 

Enrolments close30th Jan 2022

Head students chosen for 2022 

Amy Riach is looking forward to 

abusy year. 

The 17yearold had been 

selected as Oxford Area 

School’s 2022 headstudentand 

will lead an all girl student 

leadershipteam. 

‘‘I’malittle nervous. It’s going 

to be an exciting year.There’sa 

lot happening, so it will be very 

exciting,’’ she said at the end of 

last year. 

She aimstogrow the 

relationships between the 

senior and junior sectionsofthe 

year 1to13school. 

Beyond thisyear,she aimsto 

head to university to study 

english or the arts,withthe goal 

of becoming ateacher. 

Amy is being joined by deputy 

head studentCailey Holland 

(16),AshleighLawler (16) and 

Zara Frahm (17). 

Cailey hopes to foster 

relationships withother schools 

and is looking forwardto 

Casafest, the annual sportsand 

culturalfestivalinvolving 

Canterbury’s area schools. 

She hopes to haveacareerin 

the arts. 

Ashleigh is also keen to foster 

relationships bothwithinthe 

school and beyondthe school 

gate. 

She aimstostudy scienceor 

medicine after she leaves 

school. 

Zara says the leadership team 

is keen to initiate aschool 

muralproject,ifCovid19 

allows. 

Beyond school, Zara is 

interestedinworkingwith 

children or withpeople with 

disabilities. 

Oxford ... Oxford Area School’s 2022 student leaders are Zara Frahm (17), deputy head student Cailey 

Holland (16), head student Amy Riach (17) and Ashleigh Lawler (16, left). 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

Rangiora ... Rangiora High School’s 2022 head students are Scott Wake (left, deputy head boy), 

Campbell Richardson (deputy head boy), Harry Gartery (head boy), Alicia Bloomfield (head girl), Alice 

Reid (deputy head girl) and Hannah Lord (deputy head girl). 

PHOTO: RANGIORA HIGH SCHOOL 

BACK TO SCHOOL 


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Office opens 

Monday 24 th Jan 2022 

for enquiries and 

enrolments 

Years 1-8 and Leaders 

on Wednesday 2 nd Feb 

All students to return 

on Thursday 3 rd Feb 

Phone: 03-315-8233 

www.amuri.school.nz 

2433218 

Back to School Dates 2022 

Tuesday 1February Year 13 Peer Support Day 10.00am-3.00pm 

Wednesday 2February Year 9Powhiri 8.45am-3.00pm 

Vaccination Passes required for parents to attend Powhiri 

Thursday 3February 

Full school day 

Friday 4February 

House Challenge Day 

Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 375 5004 

e-mail: learn@kaiapoi.school.nz 

All Welcome 

producinginnovative, well-balanced, lifelong learners 

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27 th -28 th January Office open for enquiries 

31 st January -1 st February Teacher Only Days 

2 nd February Y11-13 students only 

3 rd February Y1-10 students only 

4 th February Full School Y1-13 

Mihi Whakatau 9am 

School Hours 8.45am -3.00pm 

Phone (03) 314 4430 •office@hurunuicollege.school.nz 

Stephen Beck —Principal 

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TUAHIWI SCHOOL 

Year 0-8. Noenrolment zone. 

Twolearning pathways -TeReo Māori andEnglish 

Exciting, innovative, personalisedlearning programmes 

High qualitykaiako,genuine whānau participation. 

February 2 nd -Goal Setting 

February 3 rd - All students in attendance 

School office will be open on 31 st January 

&1 st Febuary 10am -3pm 

Enrolments byappointment: 

Contact the school office 

03 313 8521 or 021 184 9344 

office@tuahiwi.school.nz 

www.tuahiwi.school.nz 

Rangiora High School 

Te Kura Tuarua o Rangiora 

Start Dates for 2022 

Nau mai haere mai. 

Welcome to the new school year. 

27 January New Enrolment Day, 9.00am to 10.45am 

(for all new non-enrolled students at all year levels) 

28 &31January Teacher Only Days 

1February First day for Years 11-13 (who return on 3Feb) 

2February First day for Year 9 (Year 9Orientation Day) 

3February First day all levels are at school (Years 9-13) 

4February House Sports Day (Years 9-13) 

7February Waitangi Day observance 

On the rise ... Pegasus Bay School is gearing up for abusy year. 

PHOTO: FILE 

Pegasus Bay roll growth 

Pegasus Bay School’s rollisset to 

approach 500 pupils. 

Principal Jared Kellysays 2022 

promises to be abusy yearwith strong 

roll growthand the welcoming of three 

new staff,asthe schoollooks to move 

forward afterachallenging two years. 

‘‘Despite atricky year navigating 

Covid19, the school is doing 

exceptionally well,’’ Mr Kelly says.‘‘We 

have strongroll growth and will be close 

to 500 students by the closure of 2022.’’ 

New staff will be joining the new 

entrants and juniorteams,whilea 

specialist teacher with join the 

Maungatere ALS (alternative learning 

systems) team. 

Mr Kellysays PegasusBay School 

continuestooffering leading innovative 

programmes in digital learning. 

‘‘Onceagain we've been recognised as 

an AppleDistinguishedSchool one of 

only 11 in New Zealand and one of 691 

worldwide with this distinction. We are 

very proud to havecontinued our 

evolution in this area of education.’’ 

Staff is also beginningtorethink how 

maths is taught in the school. 

‘‘It'snosecret that nationally maths 

achievement has not been greatand 

certainly when compared 

We would like to wish everyone a 

Happy New Year! 

Our school office will be open from Tuesday1 st February. 

Thefirst day backfor studentsisWednesday 2 nd February 2022 startingat8:55am. 

Forall enquiries please phone theschool officeon314 9444. 

RANGIORA BOROUGH SCHOOL 

Nau Mai, Haere Mai 

Welcome to Rangiora Borough School 

for 2022 

School commences at 8.55am on 

Thursday 3 rd February 

All stationerywill be provided and 

available on day 1. 

Uniforms are available from The Warehouse. 

internationally we featurepoorly,’’ Mr 

Kellysays. 

‘‘We havedecided to take actionon 

this and have delved into amaths 

programmethat is designed around the 

Singapore mathssystem,which has a 

focusonconcept mastery. We dabbled 

with this new programme in term4,but 

2022 seesacomplete roll out of the 

programmeschool wide.’’ 

Mr Kelly saysthe progress of the new 

initiative will be monitored and he 

expects there may be some challenges 

for bothlearners and teachers as they 

adjust to the new approach. 

‘‘Ourearly indicationsare positive 

especially giventhat there is no 

streamingwithin this programme, which 

is an important shift.’’ 

Professional development thisyear 

will focus on maths, digital learning and 

teaching,and structured literacy. 

This year four pou or components of 

learningwill be introduced,including 

Te Ao Maori, experiential education, 

digital education and the Sustainable 

Development Goals. 

‘‘Ouraim is to utiliseeach of these 

areasthroughoutthe curriculum to 

leverage learning that is unique to us 

and our place,’’ Mr Kelly says. 

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FOR KIDS! 

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More detailed information onour 2022 start dates 

is available onthe ‘News &Events’ page at: 

www.rangiorahigh.school.nz 

Forenrolment enquiries and enrolment procedures, 

please visit our website -www.rangiora.school.nz 

under ‘Enrolment’ 

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Drive 

safe 

this 

summer 

Slow down 

to 20kmh 

when 

passing 

stopped 

school buses

Te Matauru’sbooming roll 

North Canterbury’s newest school is 

continuing to grow. 

Te Matauru Primary School is set to 

begin 2022 with aroll of just over 200 and 

principal Danny Nicholls expects the 

growth to accelerate as the Townsend 

Fields subdivision expands and anew 

town wide school zone takes effect. 

‘‘We have alot of naturally occurring 

conditions supporting our growth, but 

equally important has been areally 

successful establishment period over the 

last two years,’’ Mr Nicholls says. 

‘‘We have worked hard to ensure our 

children and whanau receive agreat 

experience, and our systems, structures 

and curriculum provide an engaging 

balance of the best elements of a 

progressive and traditional education. 

‘‘We've made and continue to make 

changes where needed to make sure we 

are hitting the mark and in my opinion 

that is the main reason why we are 

continuing to grow. People would simply 

not enrol here if we were not doing our 

core business well.’’ 

While his school roll continues to grow, 

Mr Nicholls is keen to work with the 

community to ensure the growth is not at 

the expense of other school rolls. 

In 17 years as aschool principal, he has 

seen the impact of competition between 

schools. 

‘‘It can get ugly and it distracts leaders 

from their real work. 

‘‘Our vision is to be the best school we 

can for the west Rangiora community 

not to be the biggest school in town, so we 

are limiting enrolments to within our 

zone only.’’ 

Covid19 has presented its challenges 

for the new school, but Mr Nicholls was 

pleased with what the school achieved in 

Danny Nicholls 

2021. 

Outside the school gate, Mr Nicholls 

has worked with other local school 

boards in both formal and informal 

mentoring of school leaders. 

He says this wider sector involvement 

benefits Te Matauru. 

‘‘The temptation is to stay busy in your 

own circle, but having awide view 

ensures you are well informed and 

credible in your leadership. 

‘‘It hasn't always been easy but Iama 

firm believer that we are stronger 

together. 

‘‘I have prioritised welcoming new 

local leaders and offering them support 

as and when they have needed it.’’ 

This year Mr Nicholls is looking 

forward to focusing on broader 

initiatives such as outdoor education, the 

Maukatere technology centre, 

international education and arevisioned 

maths programme, as areas for 

continuing development. 

Welcometoall our new and 

returning students in 2022! 

Our office opens on: 

Monday 31 January 

Our first day for students: 

Tuesday 8February 

Enrolment queries (in zone only) 

can be made through 

office@tematauru.school.nz. 



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Welcomes pupils back to school on 

Monday 31 st January 2022 

at 8.50am. 

The School office will be open on 

Wednesday 26 th January 12-3pm 

for new enrolments and 

general enquiries 

If you wish to contact the school prior 

to enrolment day, please email 

admin@ashgrove.school.nz 

Phone: 03 313 8552 

2438050 

C A S 

www.cheviot.school.nz 

W2022 

4th February course confirmaon (Y11-13) 

4th February new enrolments 

7th February Waitangi Dayobserved (school 

closed) 

8th February first Day alllevels (Y0-13) 

Please note email and phone enquiries will 

be replied to from 27 January 2022. 

Rangiora New LifeSchool 

Te kura oranga hou oRangiora 

ACommunity that Cares 

Students who Achieve 

Startdates for 2022! 

Kaiapoi ... The Kaiapoi High School head students for 2022 are Blake McCurrie (left, 

deputy head student), Kahu Jones (deputy head student), Emma Bubbins (deputy head 

girl), Ataahua Hona (head student), Ty Oldridge (head student), Kalese Le Compte 

(deputy head student), Nikau Van Pelt (deputy head student) and Annie Saunders 

(deputy head student). 

PHOTO: KAIAPOI HIGH SCHOOL 

Monday 31 January 9.00 am Office open. 

Surnames A-L (+ Peer Support Leaders) 

Course Confirmation (Yrs 11-13) 

(Church Auditorium) 

11.00 am Surnames M-Z: Course Confirmation 

(Yrs 11-13) (Church Auditorium) 

12.00 pm All NetNZ students 

10 –3pm Peer Support Leader Training (Rm 29) 

Smith Block 

Tuesday 1February: 

Wednesday 2February: 

Teacher Only Day 

Teacher Only Day 

Nau mai haere mai, new enrolments welcome 

for 2022 -Years 1to8 

Free Kai in Schools Programme 

Dual Learning Integrated &Small Class Sizes 

Funded Uniform and Stationery for 2022 

Contact our office for avisit orenrol online at: 

https://hapuku.school.nz/for-matua-whanau\#enrolment 

School year commences Wednesday 2Feb 2022 

Contact and enquiries to 03 319 5228 or office@hapuku.school.nz 

559 Kincaid Road, Hāpuku, Kaikōura 7371 

All information isonour website: https://hapuku.school.nz 

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Thursday 3February: 8.50 am Yr 1-8 students (inclusive inuniform) to 

classrooms 

Yr 9&Peer Support Leaders to Events 

Centre (Gymnasium) 

Friday 4February: 8.50am Start for whole school 

9-9.30 am Mihi Whakatau welcome for all students at 

Events Centre. 

Monday 7February 

Waitangi Day observance –school closed. 

More detailed information including stationery, bus routes etc. is available at 

www.rnls.school.nz 

Enrolments for 2022 are now closed. 

PROVIDING QUALITY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR YR 1-13 

STUDENTS IN NORTH CANTERBURY 

Denchs Road, Rangiora ph (03) 313 6332 

admin@rnls.school.nz 

www.rnls.school.nz

EARLY YEARS 


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Healthy lunchbox choices 

Withthe startofthe 2022 school year not 

far away, thousandsofparentsacross 

Aotearoa will be stepping up oncemore to 

the daily challenge of fillingthe kids’ 

lunchboxes. 

Health and wellbeing is atop priority 

for parents in these uncertain pandemic 

times. 

Making sure tamariki get anutritious 

midday meal at school and early 

childhoodcentresaround the region is 

crucialtotheir development. 

Providing healthy snacks whichare 

highinimmunityboosting vitamins and 

minerals is also important. 

5+ ADay project manager Carmel 

Ireland is encouraging Kiwiparents to 

makethe most of locally grown fruit and 

vegetablestocreate healthy, affordable 

and deliciouslunchboxkai. 

‘‘Eatingwhat is in season is an 

affordable and healthy way to fill aschool 

lunchbox,’’ she says. 

‘‘Atthe start of Term One, summer fruit 

suchasnectarines, apricots,peaches and 

plums are deliciousand goodvalue. 

‘‘They are also conveniently packaged 

by Mother Naturesoyou can pop them 

straight into your child’s lunchbox 

without having to chop or wrap anything. 

‘‘Tuck them in with wraps or 

sandwiches so they don’t get bruised,’’ 

saysMsIreland. 

Other options can include cherry 

tomatoes and carrot sticks with hummus, 

which are alwaysfavourites for little 

hands to snack on. 

Thisyear, 5+ ADay has created an easy 

downloadable card for parents lookingfor 

lunchbox inspiration. 

The card features alist of which 

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Excellent child/staff ratios 

Exciting and caring environment 

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Welcome Special for new enrolments, 

where the first 4weeks are FREE 

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Phone (03) 313 5675 

www.firstlearners.co.nz 

Lunchtime ... Make sure you pack a 

healthy lunch for the kids. 

The First Years Are Forever 

Taking enrolments for 2022 

PHOTO: FILE 

seasonal produce is available each term, 

plusquick and easy recipes to include in 

kids’ lunchboxes. 

Making lunchescan be abit of achore 

for us all. 

Download the card on to your phone or 

print it out to stick on the fridge so you 

havealways got abit of weekday 

inspirationonhand 5aday.co.nz/kidszone/forparents/. 

Keepaneye on 5+ ADay’s social media 

channels for regular tipsand recipes to 

makethe most of seasonal produce for the 

whole whanau. 

Eachterm thisyear tasty lunchbox 

recipes will be shared. 

Ms Ireland says eating at least five 

servings of fresh, locallygrown fruit and 

vegetablesisthe most nutritious and 

affordable way to supportthe health of 

yourwhanau. 

Ministry of Health guidelinesstate 

children should eat two servings of fruit 

and three or more servings of vegetables 

every day for optimal health and 

development. 

The resourcesare designed to help 

makefillingthe lunchbox withhealthy kai 

eachday amuch easier task. 

Use the following seasonal fresh fruit 

and vegetablesinlunchboxes throughout 

the school year: 

TermOne: Summer fruit (nectarines, 

apricots, peaches +plums), passionfruit. 

TermTwo: Apples, pears/nashi,feijoas, 

satsuma mandarins, persimmons. 

TermThree: Kiwifruit, carrots, 

tamarillos, Naveloranges,broccoli, 

kumara. 

TermFour: Avocados, tangelos, 

strawberries,tomatoes, berries, cherries. 

For more tips and recipestomake the 

mostofseasonal produce, head to the 5+ 

ADay website: https://www.5aday.co.nz/ 

and follow the 5+ ADay Charitable Trust 

on social media: @5adaynz . 

Playing outdoors ... The Rangiora Toy Library has lots of big outdoor toys to get the kids 

playing outside over summer. 

PHOTO: FILE 

Toys with education focus 

Toy libraries are alow cost way for 

families to access the latest toys. 

There are active toy libraries all over 

North Canterbury that are run by 

volunteers. 

They allow families to borrow toys 

without the big expense. 

Rangiora Toy Library librarian Vikki 

Morrison says her library provides a 

range of educational toys such as globes, 

and maths, science and english resources 

to meet agrowing demand. 

‘‘We try to grow the educational side 

and we’re quite keen for kids to do 

experiments so they can look at the world 

with awe and wonder.’’ 

Since merging with the Woodend Toy 

Library afew years ago, the Rangiora Toy 

Library has become one of the largest in 

the South Island with more than 1400 toys 

available for hire. 

There are lots of big, outside toys for all 

ages, including climbing frames, big toy 

cars, mini roller coasters and water play. 

Bikes are popular, from the trikes for 

the littlies, to parent handle bikes, and 

bikes with training wheels and without 

training wheels. 

Bouncy castles are also available to 

hire for parties and birthdays. 

Membership costs $90 ayear for ‘‘duty 

members’’, who do at least two shifts a 

year at the library. 

Covid19 regulations mean volunteers 

must be fully vaccinated, while vaccine 

passes are required for entry to the toy 

library under the orange and red traffic 

lights. 

Aclick and collect membership is also 

available. The Rangiora Toy Library, 

based at 1Blackett Street, reopens on 

January 21. To find out more, contact the 

library on Facebook, via the website 

rangioratoylibrary.mibase.co.nz or 

phone 0272646924. 

The Amberley Toy Library meets in the 

Plunket rooms, behind the Amberley 

Library, and is open on Tuesdays from 

9.15am to 11.30am. It can be reached on 

Facebook. 

The Amuri Children’s Toy Library is 

open alternate Wednesdays from 3.15pm 

to 4.15pm and every second Sunday from 

10am to 11am at the plunket rooms, 1 

Leslie Street, Waiau, and can be 

contacted on Facebook. 

The Cheviot Toy Library is located at 

the corner of Reeves and Hutchison 

streets, Cheviot. It is open fortnightly on 

Sundays from 10am to 12pm and has a 

group page on Facebook. 

The Cust Toy Library meets at the Cust 

Community Hall, Mill Road, Cust, on 

Mondays from 9.30am to 10.30am and 

Saturdays from 10am to 11.30am. It can 

be contacted on Facebook. 

The Hanmer Springs Toy Library 

meets fortnightly on Thursdays from 

3.30pm to 4pm in the Hanmer Springs 

Sports Pavilion and can be contacted on 

Facebook. 

The Hawarden/Waikari Toy Library 

meets in the RSA Rooms on O’Carrolls 

Road, Hawarden, on Mondays from 3pm 

to 3.45pm and can be contacted via its 

Facebook page. 

The Kaiapoi Toy Library meets at 9 

Cass Street, Kaiapoi, on Saturdays, 

10.30am to 12.30pm, and can be contacted 

on Facebook. 

Annabel’s Educare 

Arlington 

Opening Hours: Monday -Friday, 7am -6pm 

50 weeks ofthe year. 

Annabel’s Educare –Arlington 

provides anurturing,creative, challenging and learning 

focused environment forchildren aged 0-6yrsold. 

Annabel’s Educare –Arlington 

is an innovative, purpose built, Early Childhood Centre 

that has been specificallydesigned to meet the learning 

and careneeds of all children. 

Choose Kindercare 

Rangiora for allyour 

childcareneeds. 

26 Sandown Blvd Arlington 

Ph –03313 6346 

www.annabelseducare.co.nz 

2431843 

Ph: 03 310 6631 

www.kindercare.co.nz

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NEWS 


Student achievers recognised 

Thisisyour life, and youget to 

makethe decisionsfor what 

happens. 

Thatwas themessage from guest 

speakerMarinaShearer at a 

Hurunui SecondarySchool 

Achievers ceremonyatHawarden 

Rugby Club last month. 

First establishedin2000, the 

fundwas established by the 

Hurunui District Council to help 

schoolstudents fromYear11to13 

to go on to further their studies. 

The fundsare used for 

accommodationcosts, scholarship 

travel expensesand buying text 

books or electronic equipment. 

The council grants $10,000 

annuallytothe fund and itslegal 

advisers, Buddle Findlay,have put 

$1500 towardthe scheme overthe 

pasttwo years. 

To date,128 young people have 

receivedgrants. 

For 2021, there were19 

applicants,with eight receiving 

grants to be used this year. 

All displayed excellentvalues for 

community servicearoundthe 

Hurunui district. 

The recipients werechosen by 

the panel of judges comprising 

councillors Geoff Shier andNicky 

Anderson, BuddleFindlay 

representativeAnnaWishart, 

youth council representative Millie 

McIlraith and three independent 

members Anne Costello,from 

Hawarden, JudyMeikle, from 

Waiau andGwynWilliams, from 

Amberley. 

Recipients were:AngusGardner 

fromCulverden, who hasbeen 

accepted foracadetship at 

Smedley Station in Waipukurau. 

Celine BarnesfromMtLyford, 

who is studyinghealth science. 

School achievers ... Hurunui Mayor, Marie Black, (back, right) 

acknowledges local Secondary School Achievers, Angus Gardner (back, 

right), Ruby GillClifford, Lily McQuillan Reese, Celine Barnes, Erin ParkLilly 

(front, left), Esme Hewitt, Stephanie Redpenning and Samantha Moriarty. 

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Erin ParkLilly, from Amberley, 

whowill study adoubledegree in 

criminologyand psychologyat 

Victoria University in Wellington. 

Esme Hewitt,from Hanmer 

Springs,who willstudyatthe 

UniversityofOtagowith the goalof 

beingaforensic anthropologist. 

Lily McQuillan Reese,who has 

lived in Hawardenand Amberley, 

will study for adouble degree in 

lawand social andenvironmental 

sustainability. 

Ruby GillClifford, from 

Amberley,willstudy 

environmental scienceand 

chemistry at Canterbury 

University, as well as Te Reo and 

MataurangaMaori. 

SamanthaMoriarty, from 

Cheviot, will study nursingatAra 

in Christchurch. 

Stephanie Redepenning,from 

Amberley, will study at aflight 

schoolinNew Zealandin2022to 

gainher commercialpilot license. 

The firststep for Stephanie will 

be completing her private pilot 

license andthenworktowardsa 

flight instructor rating. 

She saysher dream is to be ‘‘the 

woman who flies and helps 

people’’. 

HurunuiMayorMarie Black said 

she was in awe of thehigh levelof 

achievement andvisionfromthe 

young peopleinHurunui. 

‘‘Thisisabout the real strength of 

yourforesight, and passion to be 

whatyou want to be,’’she said. 

SPORTS RESULTS 

Rangiora Bridge Club 2021 

competitions results 

Saturday afternoon: 

Cherry Pairs: Selwyn &Pat 

Green;Thomas Pairs: 

Jeanette Chatterton &Dawn 

Simpson; Oxford Pairs: 

Veronica Hall &Dawn 

Simpson; Grey Pairs: Joyce 

Gray &Dawn Simpson. 

Monday afternoon: 

Rimu Pairs Senior: Lynda 

Grierson &Gaynor Hurford. 

Rimu Pairs Junior: Lesley & 

Norm Shipley. 

Rata Pairs Senior: Sue 

Solomons &Jan Roose. Rata 

Pairs Junior: Phillipa 

Watkins &Noeline 

Goodgame. 

Individual Senior: Jenny 

Shore. Individual Junior: 

Rose Fahey. 

Presidents Senior: Joyce 

Gray. Presidents Junior: 

Julie Elliott. 

Overall Individual Senior: 

Jan Roose. 

Mixed Teams: Norm & 

Lesley Shipley, Jeanette 

Chatterton, Dawn Simpson. 

Wednesdayevening: 

Premier Pairs Senior: 

Jenny Hassall &Robin 

Hassall; Premier Pairs 

Junior:Colin Dooling & 

Brian Presland. 

Plate Pairs Senior: Dave 

Tocker &Liz Duke.Plate 

Pairs Junior: Om &William 

van der Mespel. 

Individual Senior: David 

McRae. 

Presidents Senior: Gaynor 

Hurford. Presidents Junior: 

Om van der Mespel. 

Overall Individual Senior: 

Gaynor Hurford. Open 

Teams: Tony Biddington, Nic 

van der Mespel, Fern & 

David McRae. Most 

Improved Player: Gaynor 

Hurford. 

Junior night: 

Best Improved Junior 2 

years: Val Atkinson; Tuition 

Cup 1year: Paul Williams; 

Junior Overall Pairs:Wayne 

Hutchings &Stuart Atkinson. 

Anniversary pairs: 

Overall: Glenda &Derek 

Frapwell. 

Senior: Sarah Waldron & 

Heather Waldron. 

Intermediate: Tom Rose & 

Rona Maslowski. 

Junior:Lesley &Norm 

Shipley. 

Bridge Tuition: 

Tuition will be held from 

April. Check the club website 

rangiorabridgeclub.co.nz, or 

email the club if you are 

interested in learning 

—rangiorabridge@xtra.co. 

nz,. 

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January 3Free For All 

North/South: Brain/Joy 

Hayward 1, Ant Lilley/Gail 

Hallams 2, Moody Shokry/ 

Sue Solomons 3. 

East/West: DavidMcRae/ 

Fern McRae 1, Judith Driver/ 

Heather Waldron 2, Norm 

Shipley/Lesley/Shipley 3. 

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Positive signs ahead of annual ewe fair 

By DAVID HILL 

Favourable weather conditions and 

strongmeat prices meanthere is plenty 

of optimismahead of this month’s 

Hawarden Ewe Fair. 

Stock agents are expecting astrong 

yarding of 18,000 ewes at the Hawarden 

Saleyards on Friday, January 28. 

But it will not match the heights of two 

years ago whenthe sale was split over 

two days, PGG Wrightson livestock 

representative Kevin Rowe says. 

‘‘We are expecting it willbeaone day 

sale which is much easier for 

everybody,’’hesays. 

‘‘Feedwise, things are very strongin 

Canterbury and the market returns are 

very good, which is what we need, so 

peoplecan buy with abit of confidence.’’ 

Hazlett Livestock auctioneerAllister 

Orchard says the sale has been boosted 

by capital stock from recent farm sales. 

He expectsthere could be some good 

pricespaid, with the sale being 

underpinned by the high meat schedule. 

‘‘There won’t be big numbers twotooths, 

with the meat schedule being so 

strongback in the spring, but we have 

some good lines of capital stockwhich 

will be soughtafter. 

‘‘The goodthing is, there’sgood 

demandfor good breedingewes and we 

will have goodnumbers of them at the 

sale. 

‘‘The sheep industry is in verygood 

heart and the cattle sector is strong as 

well.’’ 

Mr Orchard says18,000 is about the 

maximum number of the ewesthe 

Hawarden Saleyards can hold,soitwill 

make for abusy day. 

Around1300 ewes went underthe 

hammerlast year, compared to the two 

day sale in January 2020,when more 

than 18,000 mixedage ewes and more 

than 8500 twotooth ewes went on sale in 

hot, dry and dusty conditions. 

Last year’s top price was $234for a 

lineup of twotooth ewes, which were 

sold by Christophersen Ltd, of 

Hawarden. 

This pricewas well shortofprices in 

excess of $280 paid in recent years. 

But it was asolid sale overall, with 

several pens of twotooth ewes selling 

for around $200,whilemixed age ewes 

sold for $160 to $190, and annual draft 

ewes fetched $160 to $180. 

Last year’s lower ewe numbers were 

put down to uncertainty around Covid 

19, farmers having plenty of feed and the 

fact no capital lines of stockwere 

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Bird’s eye view ... Ewes are expected to flock to the Hawarden Saleyards on Friday, January 28. 

offered for sale. 

This month’s salewill start at 11am, 

with the ewes being penned and 

available for inspectionfrom 9am on the 

day of the sale. 

Once again,the local Hawarden 

combined churches will be catering for 

the event, continuing alongstanding 

tradition. 

The Hawarden Presbyterian Church 

first catered at the fair in 1930 and in 

recentyears has joined forces withother 

churchand community groups. 

Volunteersprovide breakfast, 

morning tea and lunchfor up to 200 

hungrystock agents,auctioneers, 

transport operators,farmers and 

visitors, depending on the size of the 

crowd on the day. 

The HawardenEwe Fair has been 

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It is the only ewe fair still runningin 

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31 

‘Easy care’ sheep to go on sale 

By DAVID HILL 

‘‘Shedding sheep’’ willbethe focus of asale 

at the HawardenSaleyards next week. 

Hazlett Livestock will host its firstannual 

‘‘shedding sheep sale’’ on Wednesday, 

January 19, from3.30pm. 

The sale builds on agrowing interest in 

‘‘easy care’’sheep, Hazlett Livestock stock 

agentAlex Jarmansays. 

He says therewill be amix of Wiltshire, 

Australianwhitesand ‘‘Meatmaster’’ sheep 

on sale,including rams, ewes and ewe 

lambs. 

‘‘It came about fromaconversation with 

Daniel Wheeler, of Amberley, and Chris 

Ensor, of Cust,and they wantedtomake a 

feature of shedding sheep, so we made it 

happen,’’ Mr Jarman says. 

‘‘With the way wool pricesare, there 

seemstoademand foranalternative 

farming option.’’ 

The sale coincides withthe wellestablished 

Mt Cass onfarm sale, which 

will be held at 1pm on the same day and 

featuresWiltshire sheep. 

Sheepbreedssuch as Wiltshire, 

Australianwhites, Dorper and Damara are 

knownas‘‘hair sheep’’, as theynaturally 

shed their wool, meaning theydon’tneed to 

be shorn. 

Mr Wheeler introduced Dorper and 

Damara rams to his flock in 2006, crossing 

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them with his Finn and Texelewes in abid 

to producealow cost, high output, hybrid 

breed. The result was the ‘‘Meatmaster’’ 

sheepbreed. 

‘‘Theaim then and now was to produce a 

flockthat had low labour anddollar costs 

and high output,’’ Mr Wheeler says. ‘‘Farm 

staffare scarce, so the more we can reduce 

the work on farmthe better. 

‘‘A clean shedding, structurally sound 

ewe that canhold conditionand produce 

robust lambs with high lamb survival, good 

growth and carcasstraits.’’ 

As well as the ‘‘Meatmasters’’, Mr 

Wheeler has produced Finnand Texelcrossewes 

which still need to be shorn,but 

without the added costs of crutching, 

tailing, dipping and combating flystrike. 

It is hoped the sale will becomean 

annual event. 

Roadshow will seek farmer views on ETS 

Farmers are expected to play akey part in 

deciding which agricultural emissions 

pricing framework the primary sector 

recommends to Government this year. 

The Primary Sector Climate Action 

Partnership –HeWaka Eke Noahas 

releasedadiscussion document with two 

key options for farmers to considerover the 

next threemonths,asalternatives to the 

New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme 

(ETS). 

The cross agrisector partnership 

includes Beef +Lamb New Zealand 

(BLNZ), DairyNZand Federated Farmers, 

as wellasGovernment and iwi/Maori. 

‘‘It’s critical we grab thisopportunityand 

develop acrediblealternative framework 

as the Governmenthas already legislated to 

put agriculture into the ETS if we don't,’’ 

DairyNZ chairperson Jim van der Poel 

says. 

‘‘TheETS pricing would be out of 

farmers’ control and they would face a 

broadbased tax. 

‘‘Also, farmers wouldn’t get recognition 

for onfarm work to reduce emissions. 

We’reworkingtoget abetterdeal for 

farmers whilestill meetingenvironmental 

goals.’’ 

The farmlevel levy and processorlevel 

hybrid levy options in the discussion 

document takeasplitgas approach. 

They acknowledgeshortlivedgases like 

methane have adifferent warming impact 

to longlived gases like carbon dioxide,and 

the price for methanewill be separateand 

delinked from the carbon price. 

‘‘We wantthe frameworkfarmers select 

to incentivise workunderway onfarm 

including sequestrationand riparian 

planting,’’ BLNZ chairperson Andrew 

Morrison says. 

‘‘Thetwo options would ensureany 

revenue raised by the pricing system would 

go back into research and development for 

innovativesolutions and support farmers’ 

onfarm work to mitigate their warming 

impact.’’ 

The new pricing framework isn’t 

expectedtocomeinto force until January1, 

2025,but it could be soonerifthe ETSis 

selected by the Government. 

The Governmenthas madeitclear they 

will put agriculture into the ETS if the 

partnership does not come up with a 

credible alternative. 

Farmers will havethe opportunityto 

have asay in Februarywhen BLNZ, 

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nationwide roadshow to the regions. 

‘‘We’re releasing the draft discussion 

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considerthe options,’’ Mr Morrison says. 

‘‘At the roadshow meetings,we’ll explain 

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answer questions and hear farmers’ views.’’ 

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New year, new era for Rangiora harness racing 


The Rangiora Harness Racing Club’s 

New Year’sDay meetingmarkedan 

historical milestone for harness racing 

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January 1isnow the start of the new 

harness racing season,replacing the 

former dateofAugust 1, and the new 

season calendar is being billed as a 

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Harness Racing New Zealand chief 

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‘‘Wehave the challenge of limited 

horse numbersinsome areas so we have 

programmed races so thathorsesfrom 

around the countryrace together.Itis 

about maximising opportunities.’’ 

Two North Canterbury trainers, Phil 

Burrows, of RakeroRacingStables, in 

Rangiora ,and Bob Butt, who trains at 

Woodend Beach, both preparedtwo 

winners at Rangiora’sJanuary1meeting 

as didCran and Chrissie Dalgety of West 

Melton. 

Rakero Rebel’s win,bynearlynine 

lengths, provided astandout 

performance on the day for Phil and the 

pacing filly’sowners, Ronnie Dawe,his 

brother Kevin and their father Ray. 

Rakero Racing’s other winner, trotting 

mareMuscleBank, also owned by the 

Dawefamily, and afriend, set anew 

track record of two minutes and 33.6 

secondsfor the 2000 metrestanding start 

race. 

Philisafan of the new season 

calendar. 

‘‘I like it becauseitgives young horses 

extra time,’’ he said. ‘‘You have more 

timetoprepare themand don’t have to 

pushthem too hardtoo early.’’ 

The Rangiora Harness Racing Club 

was the only harnessracing club with a 

meeting on New Year’s Day and club 

president Greg Wright said it was great 

to be part of suchanhistoric day in New 

Zealand HarnessRacing history. 

The club’s Christmas at the Races 

meeting last December marked another 

milestone. 

‘‘It was the biggest sporting event for 

quitesometime in North Canterbury 

underCovid19restrictions,’’ Gregsaid. 

Everyone attendingthe club’s 

Christmas and New Year meetings were 

required to be doublevaccinated 

againstCovid 19 and present vaccine 

pass. 

Greg hiredextra security for both 

meetings to cope with any ‘‘blowback’’ 

aboutthe vaccinerequirements, but it 

was not needed. 

‘‘I was really thrilled with how 

everyone attending the meetings 

responded to the new requirements,’’ he 

said. 

‘‘There was absolutelynoissue 

whatsoeverover the vaccination 

requirements. 

‘‘A few did forget to bring their 

passports, but simply went home and 

came back withthem,’’Gregsaid. 

The club is celebratinganother 

milestone at its next meeting, on 

Saturday, February 19. 

Racing will be held on the grass track 

at the raceway under the same Covid19 

restrictions as the Christmas and New 

Year meetings, with free entry. 

The celebration will coincide with the 

club’s Veteran’sDay which will 

recogniselongstandingmembers of the 

club. 

The Widest Music Variety 

Winning smiles ... Gavin Smith (left) is congratulated by Ronnie Dawe after Muscle Bank’s 

success at the Rangiora Harness Racing Club’s New Year’s Day race meeting. PHOTOS: RACEIMAGES 

Winning ride ... Rakero Rebel, driven by Gavin Smith, wins the New World Fillies and 

Mares Mobile Pace on New Year’s Day. 

PHOTO: RACE IMAGES 

Transport Manager -Bulk 

GVT is based in Waipara, North Canterbury. Weoperate asuccessful, well established rural transport 

company with 21 trucks (4 bulk, IHiab, 3spreaders and 13livestock trucks). An opportunity has arisen 

to join our team, due to the impending retirement of along serving Manager. 

Friday 6pm & replayed at 12pm Sunday 

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THE SUMMER HEAT 

HAS ARRIVED! 

During summer there are often regional 

fire bans and water restrictions. 

Keep an eye on your local council’s website 

for any water restrictions. 

For fire restrictions go to www.checkitsalright.nz 

BE FIRE SMART AND 

WATER WISE THIS SUMMER 

The Bulk TransportManager looksafter the day to day operations of thebulk fleet, hiab and the consignment 

fertiliser store. The role reports directlytothe Managing Director andhas plentyofscope to grow 

Key Tasks &Responsibilities: 

• Schedule dayswork for the department 

• ManageBallanceConsignment Store 

• Monitorstaff performanceagainstcompany 

standards and performancecriteria andensure 

an appropriatelevel of training which is 

regularly assessed 

• Cover all Bulk after hours related enquiries 

• Liaisewith key contacts; agents, repsand 

customers,toincrease the profileand 

profitability of GVT. 

• Ensure your departmentisworkingtogether 

with other departments, in particularmaximising 

use of our labour force. 

• Maintain andenforce the companystandards / 

rules and regulations. 

• Maintain health andsafetystandards. 

• Ensure the fleet is well maintained by 

scheduling maintenancefor entirefleetweekly 

and liaisingwithworkshops, driversand other 

departments 

• To promote self and GVTtoensure growth of 

the business. 

Key Skills and Experience: 

• Greatcommunicationskills with staff and 

customers 

• Computerliterate 

• Abilitydrive atruck from time to time 

• Ideally asimilar position in acurrent or previous 

role 

• Abilitytotrain drivers 

• To lead by example andmaintaincompany 

standards. 

Position Requirements: 

• Class5licencefor aconsiderable length of 

time and be medically fit 

• Mustbeable towork flexible hours and cover 

after hours enquirers 

• Ability to lead by example. 

• To model and maintain staffstandards of 

communication. 

• Rural transportexperience 

Remuneration: 

• GVT offers competitive remunerationand the 

use of acompany vehicle for work and personal 

use. 

GVT is an established rural transport operator we are committed to health and safety which includes a 

comprehensivedrugand alcohol policy.Weaim to provideasafe working environment 

If you have the experience, skills and desire to join our team please apply with your 

CV and acovering letter to the Managing director marco@landline.co.nz. or call 

Marco on 027 496 5850. 

2450054

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Rangiora couple powers home 

By JOHN CROSGROVE 

Rangiora Toyota 

The future maternal prospects of 

Rangiora’s highperformance couple are 

not in doubtdespite some very intense 

racingand anational grand prix titleat 

stake over the weekend. 

Formernational motorcycling super 

sport champions and engaged couple, Jake 

Lewis and Avalon Biddle, battledeach 

other for the NZ Formula Two grandprix 

motorcycle titleatRuapuna on Sunday. 

Lewis,arider with the Altherm JCR 

YamahaNew Zealand superbike racing 

team, qualified on pole for therace and 

then spentthe entire racedicing withhis 

futurewife. 

The pairwere nevermore than abike 

lengthapart in all their formula two races 

over the weekend,and the title racewas no 

different. 

The couple were aclass abovethe rest of 

the field, providing spectators withtight 

and intenseracing, but in the end Lewisled 

acrossthe line when it mattered. 

‘‘I couldn’tbehappier,’’the F2 Grand 

Prix title winner saidwhen he returned to 

the pitsafter the close fought race. ‘‘It’s the 

first time Ihave ever won the titleand I’m 

reallystoked forthe team. 

‘‘Avalon has been super fast the whole 

weekend, she has been there pushingme 

hard. We have been doing some fast times 

despite the hot weather makingthe track 

very slippery at times.’’ 

‘‘She has definitelybeen making me do 

my job and alittle bit more, we havehad 

some good battles and with the weather 

and the hot times its certainly been a 

challengeout there.’’ 

With both being former international 

racers,the pair dominated all their races 

from the front, swappingthe lead on many 

occasionsduring each race in front of a 

good crowd on both daysofMotorcycling 

Canterbury’s final roundofthe three round 

Southern RaceSeries at Ruapuna. 

Need for speed ... Avalon Biddle rides her MTF Kawasaki. 

Lewis said the Southern Race Serieswas 

agood wee championship that the 

Canterbury and Southland motorcycle 

clubs were running in the South Island. 

For us its agood way to get track and seat 

time as ateam before we head intothe New 

Zealand Championships laterinMarch. 

Our goal is to be betterprepared for the 

national superbike championship series 

when it finallystarts,hesaid. 

With the cancellation of the first two 

roundsofthe NZ Superbike series and the 

December based international Suzuki 

Seriesdue to Covidconcerns, nationally 

rankedsuperbike riders havebeen 

struggling to find local races to gain 

precious machine set up and riderfitness 

time. 

Whakatane based rider andcurrent NZ 

Superbike champion Mitch Rees, saidthe 

trip south to race at what was essentially a 

club event was agood idea because he just 

wantedtogoracing againafter so many 

eventshad been cancelled in the North 

Percival St, Rangiora 

(03) 313-8186 

www.rangiora.toyota.co.nz 

PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE 

Island. 

‘‘I justwanted to get out and raceand the 

club here has really turned it on this 

weekend. 

‘‘Racing against Alastair Hoogenboezem 

of Templeton,was alot of fun, we both had 

successes during the racing,although I 

pippedhim at the post and won the New 

Zealand Formula One Grand Prix title. 

‘‘It wasIsuppose, the perfect storm for 

me, aback marker on the finallap took 

Alastair's attention, he was alittle nervous 

going into the righthander and Imanaged 

to sneak around the outside and held him 

off to the flag. He had been doing that to me 

all weekend so Ithought Iwoulddoit 

back,’’ Rees said. 

Like many, Lewissaid he and Biddlewill 

now wait and see what the futureholds 

concerning the final two rounds of the 

national superbike series scheduled for 

March,but it was abonusbeing able to have 

the Yamaha team all out and in winning 

form at Ruapuna. 

Proudly supportingsport 

in North Canterbury 

ANZ seeks 

female 

cricket stars 

As New Zealand prepares to host the 

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 

2022, officialsponsorANZ is seeking 

the next generation of female 

cricketing talent fromCanterburyto 

jointhe ANZ Next XI. 

Eleven young women aged 12 to 18 

years willbeselected from across 

New Zealand to jointhe ANZNext 

XI. 

They will be invited to an exclusive 

White Ferns junior training 

academy, where they will meet the 

players, train with the team, attend 

expertled masterclasses andlearn 

valuable skills to inspire them to 

becomethe very best cricketersthey 

can be. 

WhiteFerns allrounder Suzie 

Bates says she cannot wait to meet 

the ANZ NextXI. 

‘‘An opportunity like this would 

have been adream for me as akid, so 

Iknowits going to meansomuch to 

these young cricketers. 

‘‘Its amazing to see ANZ support 

the next generation of female 

cricketers in the same way theyback 

the White Ferns,’’ says Suzie. 

ANZisonthe lookout forcricket 

fanatics of allabilities, ranging from 

passionate beginnerstothe talented, 

dedicated to spending time on the 

cricket pitch, and determined to 

improve their skills. 

Applicantswill be judged on the 

passion and determination they can 

demonstrate in their application. 

ANZNew Zealand chiefexecutive 

AntoniaWatson says it is important 

to create opportunities for young 

womentosucceed. 

I’mafirmbeliever that if you can 

see it, youcan be it. 

Theopportunity to spendtime with 

some of our most inspirational 

femaleathletes is something these 

youngwomen will neverforget. 

Antonia says ANZ has been astrong 

supporter of women in sport for over 

10 years, from grassroots to elite 

level athletes. 

‘‘That is why we’reproud to be 

putting our support behind the ICC 

Women's Cricket World Cup2022. 

‘‘It’safantastic opportunityto 

showcase our women athletesand 

provide important opportunities to 

grow the next generation of 

cricketers.’’ 

To applyfor aspot on theANZ Next 

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What’s happening in your 

community… 

Orange traffic light restrictions will be in place. Visit waimakariri.govt.nz for further info 

It’sTime to Turn On Our SummerWater Use 

Each summer we use up to four times as much 

water aday as we would on atypical winter's day. 

If we aren’t careful about how weuse water during 

this time it can lead to restrictions. We want 

you tothink about using water differently in the 

summer months. 

‘Summer Water’ is thinking and acting as though 

we’re in early water restrictions, but it’s voluntary. 

That means only using unattended hoses and 

sprinklers on your lawn or garden every second day 

and preferably between 7pm and 9pm. Your day is 

based onyour house number: even houses water 

on even days, and odd houses on odd days. For 

example, aproperty with astreet number of 21 can 

only water gardens and lawns when the date is an 

odd number, such as1st, 3rd, 5th of the month. 

Don’t worry you can still do other watering outside 

like washing your car, but try to do this on your 

assigned day, and avoid the evening peak watering 

period if possible (that's 4pm to 8pm). 

Moving to summer water use is not about not 

having enough wai, it’s about making sure we’re 

conserving this resource. 

Every year we get lots of enquiries asking when 

water restrictions will start. This approach means 

you won't have towonder. 

We will only move to compulsory water restrictions 

if conservation efforts aren’t enough. 

Let’s keep the WAI inWaimakariri. 

Planning aSwim this Summer? 

Did you know that you can check the water quality 

of beaches, lakes and rivers across Canterbury and 

New Zealand? Before you set off for your trip to 

the beach, river or lake pop on to lawa.org.nz and 

check the water quality. 

Over 100 sites are monitored and tested regularly 

across Canterbury and the website is updated as 

soon as results are available. The monitoring runs 

through till March each year. 

To make sure that you stay safe when in and 

around water: 

• Choose abeach with lifeguards and swim 

between the flags 

• Check the conditions, if in doubt stay out! 

• Watch out for rip currents 

• Wear alife jacket while rock-fishing and never 

swim alone 

• Always keep children within arm’s reach in the water 

• Beware of submerged rocks and sudden changes 

in water depth 

• Always check before entering waterholes, even if 

you swim there regularly. 

Road Works on Fernside Road 

Contractors are laying anew road surface on 

Fernside Road between Todds Road and MainPower 

starting this week. Fernside Road will be closed to 

westbound traffic from Flaxton Road roundabout 

to Todds Road for around four weeks with traffic 

detoured via Flaxton Road and Todds Road. 

Need to report 

an issue? 

Use the free Snap Send Solve app to tell 

Waimakariri District Council about it. 

Visit our website to find out more 

waimakariri.govt.nz 

Waterearly inthe morning 

or laterinthe eveningto 

avoid evaporation. 

Let’s change theway we think about 

howweuse water during summer. 

Keep theWAI in Waimakariri. 

waimakariri.govt.nz/water 

Summer 

Water 

Use 

Learn about space,completeout-of-this-world 

challenges, win prizes and earn stickers every 

time you visit any Waimakariri Library over the 

summer period. 

Join Now 

libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz/space 

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KNOW THE RULES 

Enjoy Our Beaches Safely 

Before heading out to enjoy the 

Districts beautiful beaches, here 

are afew rules for vehicles. 

• Recreational driving, or driving 

for pleasure isn’t allowed 

• Ifyou’re onthe beach for an 

approved purpose like launching 

aboat, stay under 30km/h 

• Slow right down to 10km/h 

around people or animals 

• Always drive below the last high 

tide mark, never in the dunes 

• There are no-go areas –know 

before you go. 

Find out moreatwaimakariri.govt.nz/beaches

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Give usyour 

feedback 

YOUTH 

Development Grant 

Available to young people living 

in the Waimakariri District aged 

between 12 and 24. 

Applications are now open and will 

close on Friday 11 February 2022. 

For more information: 

com.board@wmk.govt.nz 

027 254 3940 

waimakariri.govt.nz 

Does Your Pool 

Fence Comply? 

Summer is here and it’s important pool barriers 

and fencing comply with the Building Act. 

From November to Marcheachyear we’ll be visiting 

properties to checkifapool is still present, the type 

and if the pool fence complies. 

We’ll leave anotice inthe letterbox aer the check, and 

note any items that may need to be addressed. 

Why we’re doing this: 

The Building Act requires us to inspect pool barriers 

regularly for compliance to the Building Code. 

Call us on 03 311 8906 if you have any questions. 

Register your pool at waimakariri.govt.nz - 

keyword search Swimming Pool Registration 

Planting day ... View Hill School pupils joined aplanting day at a 

dairy farm to enhance amudfish Kowaro site, thanks to funding from 

Environment Canterbury's Biodiversity Incentives Fund and the 

Working Waters Trust. 

PHOTO:ENVIRONMENTCANTERBURY 

Pupils back mudfish 

View Hill School pupils have 

done their bit to help protect 

Canterbury mudfish. 

The pupils joined aplanting 

day on adairy farm near the 

school, planting around 350 

natives in abid to help 

improve habitat for the 

endangered Canterbury 

mudfish /kowaro. 

Kowaro are nonmigratory 

fish species found only in New 

Zealand and in just afew 

places in Canterbury, in small, 

slow flowing streams, ponds, 

drains and wetlands often 

with deep pools and lots of 

aquatic plants. 

The fish grow to about 12 

centimetres long and live for 

five to six years. 

ADepartment of 

Conservation (DOC) mudfish 

survey in March 2020 found 12 

mudfish in the water way near 

View Hill School. 

DOC staff undertook the 

survey and encouraged the 

school and landowners to 

HS pool profit 

The Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools had 

an operating surplus of $3.3 million 

during the 20202021 year, according to 

the Hurunui District Council’s annual 

report. 

The Hurunui District Council had 

budgeted conservatively for the pools to 

break even in its 20202021 annual plan, 

because of the impact of Covid19 which 

threatened to restrict operations at the 

complex. 

However it maintained good visitor 

numbers, and coped with various 

restrictions as visitors, and locals, sought 

out places to visit with overseas travel 

being restricted. 

Council’s chief financial officer Jason 

Beck says the return from the pools 

actively offsets rates. The conservative 

budget had forced the council to make 

some difficult decisions on the provision 

of services to ensure the rates increase 

was kept to aminimum. 

He warned the council at ameeting 

that while the surplus was welcome it 

should be tempered by the fact that 

during this financial year (20212022) 

Covid19 restrictions had been in place 

for amajority of the time. 

‘‘So there is no guarantee that those 

profit projections can be maintained,’’ he 

says. 

The council’s annual report, for the 

period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, 

outlines the performance of the council 

over that time. 

Overall, council’s revenue for the year 

was $64 million, some $24 million above 

the budgeted level for the year, with the 

key variances being the additional 

revenue generated by the pools, 

additional grant funding, and the level of 

vested asset revenue received. 

undertake arestoration in the 

area, to help build ahabitat 

for the fish. 

View Hill School joined 

forces with the Working 

Waters Trust prepare a 

restoration plan to create a 

habitat and to more learn 

about the native fish species. 

The Working Waters Trust 

supported the pupils to plant 

along the banks of the water 

way and provided educational 

sessions at the site, teaching 

children about the uniqueness 

and threats to mudfish, and 

how we can help protect them. 

View Hill School principal 

Bu Windsor says the pupils 

loved taking part and learning 

about the kowaro. 

‘‘The students can’t wait to 

get back to see how the plants 

are going,’’ she said. 

‘‘I’ve been looking into 

outdoor classroom projects 

like these for ten or so years, 

so to see the project come to 

fruition is marvellous.’’ 

Public Notices 

ART AUCTION 

Local artist at Leithfield 

pub. Paintings on display 

from mid Jan. Bids placed 

in box provided on site. 

Final draw on Tues 25 th 

Jan at pub, 4pm-7pm. 

Be in for some great 

pieces! 

Wine and nibbles. 

Fiona Bryant 0220341859 

2449874 

Raffle Results 

Results of the Citizens 

Advice Bureau North 

Canterbury2021 

Christmas Raffle drawn 

on 17 December 2021 

by Mayor Dan Gordon. 

All prizes have been 

claimed. Thank you for 

your support. 

1 st prize: Hamper 

#1470 

2 nd prize: Flights 

#1059 

3 rd prize: Flights 

#1378 

4 th prize: Flights 

#1324 

2449785 

Religious Notices 

NEW CHURCH Sunday 

10am, His Presence 

Church, Pipe Band Hall, 

New World carpark, Rangiora. 

For enquiries, phone 

Susan 022 494 5540. 

Gardening 

A+ GARDEN hedges cut 

to perfection. Tree &arbor 

work. For aquote. Phone 

021 111 4322. 

OLD HAY to give away 

for mulch. Phone 313 6227 

Rangiora 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

Eagle JI Ltd has made 

application to the District 

Licensing committee at 

Rangiora for the renewal of 

an On-Licence in respect 

of the premises situated 

at 67 Williams Street, 

Kaiapoi, or the Tavern 

known as Kaikanui Tavern. 

The general nature of the 

business to be conducted 

under the licence is Tavern. 

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 

-1am. 

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 second 

publication of this notice. 

This notice was first 

published on 16 December 

2021. 

2447563 


PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

OFF-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLYOF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

Eagle JI Ltd has made 

application to the District 

Licensing Committee at 

Rangiora for the renewal of 

an OffLicence in respect of 

the premises situated at 67 

Williams Street, Kaiapoi or 

the Bottle shop known as 

Bottle OKaikanui. 

The general nature of the 

business conducted (or to 

be conducted) under the 

licence is Bottle Shop. 

The days on which and the 

hours during which alcohol 

is (or is intended to be) 

sold under the licence are 

Monday - Sunday 8am - 

10pm. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee at 

215 High Street, Rangiora. 

Any person who is entitled 

to object and who wishes 

to object to the issue of 

the licence may, not later 

than 15 working days after 

the date of the publication 

of this notice, file anotice 

in writing of the objection 

with the Secretary of 

the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee 

at Private Bag 1005, 

Rangiora. 

No objection to the 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 second publication 

of this notice. This notice 

was first published on 16 

December 2021. 

2447561 

Upcoming power 

line surveys 

MainPower will be carrying 

out aerialpower line asset 

inspections from Monday 10th 

January until Sunday20th 

February. 

The work will be conducted 

between Oxford and Kaikōura 

and is dependent on suitable 

weather conditions. 

The inspections will be completed 

using acamera mounted on a 

helicopter flying at alow level 

close to the power lines. 

Electricity supplywill not 

be affected. 

Forfurther information, please 

contact info@mainpower.co.nz. 

mainpower.co.nz

CLASSIFIED 


We provide free confidential budgeting assistance to 

individuals, families and whānau of the Waimakariri 

and Hurunui communities 

December office closure 

We’re taking awell-earned break over this 

Christmas holiday season. 

The office will be closed from 

midday,Thursday 23 rd December and 

re-opening on Monday 17 th January 2022. 

Our Committee, Volunteers and Staff wish you 

astressfree Christmas. 

Don’t spend more than you can afford. 

Stick to your shopping list. 

Spend time with family and friends. 

Covering the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts 

Phone 03 313 3505 anytime 

Email: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz 

www.bsnc.org.nz 

Affiliated member of the National Building Financial Capability 

CharitableTrust. RegisteredCharity Number:CC10710 

Road Stopping 

Portion of the unnamed unformed legalroad adjoining 

Ashworth Bush Road to the south and the unnamed 

unformed legal roadtothe north in Balcairn, Hurunui 

District. 

Public Notice isherby given that, pursuant to Section 

319(h) and 342(a) of the Local Government Act 1974, 

the Hurunui DistrictCouncilproposestostop partofthe 

road described inthe schedule hereto: 

SCHEDULE 

Area(m2) Shown on the plan as Plan 

15050 Road to be stopped Bruce Alexander 

(proposed) Surveyors 

–Copyofthe Plan– 

14 December 2021 

PURPOSE 

The portion of roadwhenstoppedshallbeamalgamated 

pursuant to Section 345(1)(a) of the Localgovernment 

Act 1974withadjoining landasfollows: 

Area(m2) Shown Land to be amalgamated with 

15050 Road to be Road to be stopped(proposed) 

stopped is to be amalgamated with 

(proposed) Lot 3DP305915 

The above-mentioned plan may be viewed at the 

Hurunui District Library or the Hurunui District Council 

Offices at66Carters Road, Amberley during normal 

office hours oronthe Councils website www.hurunui. 

govt.nzunder Have yoursay –Consultations. 

If you would like toobject to this proposal you must 

lodge your objection inwriting to the Hurunui District 

Council Attn: Cameron Ashworth either in person to 

66 Carters Road, Amberley, orposted to PO Box 13, 

Amberley 7441 or email Cameron.ashworth@hurunui. 

govt.nztoarrivenolater than5:00pm25March 2022. 

DatedatHurunui District Council,Amberley this10day 

of January 2022. 

Thisisthe first publicationofthisnotice. 

HDobbie 

Chief ExecutiveOfficer 


Ohoka 

Rugby Club 

Annual 

General Meeting 

Ohoka Rugby Club will hold its Annual General 

Meeting on January 31, 2022. 

Where: Mandeville Sports Club 

Time: 6:30 PM 

Nominations for office of President, Vice President, 

Secretary and Treasurer must be made to the 

secretary nolater than Monday January 17, 2022. 

AGM kits with all contact details are available on 

the club website: 

https://www.sporty.co.nz/ohokarugby/Home-2 

And via the link on our Facebook page. 

All interested parties welcome. 

2446724 

WarMemorial Hall 

1Albert Street, Rangiora 7400 

PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440 

www.bsnc.org.nz 

2427308 

2450163 

Situations Vacant 

We need you ! 

We have opportunities available now! 

We are seeking applications from outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic people to join our team for the following Positions 

Retail Assistants 

• Upto40 hours including 1weekend day 

• Mustbecustomer focused. 

• Working inside and outside. 

• Mustbephysically fit and strong. 

• Required to climb ladders and use lifting equipment. 

• Required to pick, carry,assemble products. 

• Work as part of ateam. 

• Beable to think proactively. 

• Work hard and smart. 

• Familiarity ineither Powertools, Powergarden or 

Bathroom products preferred. 

Customer Service Checkout 

Team Members 

Experienced customer service people preferred but 

full training provided. 

• Weekend work required. 

• Upto40hours. 

• Mustbecustomer focused. 

• Mustbephysicallyfit. 

• May be requiredtocollect trolleys. 

• May be requiredtoassist customers with purchases 

to their vehicles. 

• Work as part of ateam. 

• Beable to think proactively. 

• Work hard and smart. 

• Able to take aturnonany ofthe various roles in these 

positions. 

• Confident to act as our “greeter” 

McAlpines have an active drug &alcoholpolicy in place, apre-employment drug test and medical will be required. 

If any of these positions sound like you, send your application and CV to: 

Seasonal Fixed Term Roles 

McAlpines Mitre 10 Mega 

PO Box 1003 

Rangiora 7440 

or email applications@mcalpines.co.nz 

PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR 

Trade Drive Thru Team Members 

Needed! 

Do you love construction and all things DIY? Are you able 

to offer some working knowledge or experience from the 

building industry? Is your customer service second to none? 

Our business is growing! We are seeking 2motivated team 

players to join our hard-working Drive Thru team. This is a 

fast paced, fun environment that relies on teamwork and the 

ability to multi-task. 

Both roles will include weekend days. 

Aforkliftlicense would be useful but is notcritical. 

The ideal candidates will require: 

• A passion for providing excellent customer service, 

helping customers with their projects or with their trade 

enquiries 

• Knowledge of timber,hardware andbuilding products 

• Tobefitfor often demanding physical work as heavy 

lifting is adailypart of this job 

• A willingness to learn, with great time management 

and areal “can do” attitude 

• A strong health and safety focus, ensuring company 

policies are followed at all times 

Work local. Save yourself all those hours in the car each 

week. 

McAlpines have an active drug &alcohol policy, apreemployment 

drug test and medical will be required. 

Written applications including your CV should be 

forwarded to: 

Trade Drive Thru Team Member Position, 

McAlpines Mitre 10 MEGA, 

Private Bag 1003, Rangiora 7440 

or email applications@mcalpines.co.nz 

Personal 

EASY going and engaging 

single man living on own, I 

am indep, aNSand aSD, 

5ft 11 with no baggage. I 

seek a modern well presented 

slimmish lady with 

some spunk in her 60s or 

close to. Why not start 2022 

with anew man in your life, 

one who is fun witty tactile 

and interesting. I have a 

wide variety of interests, 

and would like to share 

them with you as Iwould 

yours. Ph/txt 027 659 4425. 

Firewood 

2449660 

SPILT old man pine, 3.7 

$260. Ph 021 993 497. 

Wanted To Buy 

$$$ 

Amalgamated Scrap Metal 

Ltd. Specialists in farm 

machineryand farm clean 

ups, old vehicles etc. 

100% locally owned. 

Ph 0800 030 712 or 

027 695 0480. 

2312759 

Sutton Tools NZ Ltd 

We are adrill manufacturing company 

based in Kaiapoi. 

We are looking for staff in our 

Production Line. 

2445690 

You will need to be mechanically 

minded, attention to detail and 

willingness to learn. Training will be 

provided. All safety equipment will be 

provided. 

Hours of work 

7.30am to 4.00pm Monday -Friday 

Email your CV to 

bmccallum@suttontools.co.nz 

Wanted To Buy 

PRIVATE COLLEC- 

TOR of joiners &builders 

tools, paying up to $500 for 

wood &metal planes, $200 

for cast iron levels, braces 

& bits, $500 for wood 

workers bench &vice, tool 

chests. Also wanting to buy 

scribes, squares, Spoke 

shaves, tack hammers, 

chisels, draw knives, 

calipers, dividers, saws, 

$100 for plumbobs, wood 

or metal clamps, boxes of 

screws, old gate hinges, 

$3000 for old enamel &tin 

signs, $200 for old advertising 

tins, coffee, tea, biscuit, 

spice, chocolate, baking 

powder, tobacco tins. 

Will call anywhere in Canterbury 

/Kaikoura. Phone 

Murray 021 441 400. 

WANTED 

ANTIQUE FURNITURE 

and good quality 

second hand furniture 

Happytotravel 

Phone Rick 021 376883 

or email photo to: 

hall.coffey@xtra.co.nz 

2450299 

Trade&Services 

AFFORDABLE concrete 

cutting with quality and 

removal work. Free quotes. 

No job too small. Ph 027 

442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052 

or A/H 03 359 4605. 

ALL TREE SERVICES, 

arbour work, pruning, tree 

removal. Affordable & 

friendly service. Telephone 

021 111 4322. 

ARBORIST qualified. 

Copper Beech Tree 

Services. Tree removal, 

pruning, height reduction, 

hedge trimming, shaping, 

tree planting, firewood. 

Free quotes. Contact Angus 

Edwards 027 259 6741 

copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com 

ABEL &Prestige Chimney 

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned 

& operated. Covering all 

areas from Waimak to Hanmer. 

Professional, guaranteed, 

service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

0800 661 244. 

BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

Tree felling, topping, 

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish 

removed, stump grinding, 

branch chipping. 

Affordable rates. Phone 03 

327 5505 or 021 124 4894. 

COMPRESSORS Honda/ 

Rato / 240v / 3PH, plus 

hoses, parts &accessories. 

Telephone 027 262 2266 

www.BLAX.nz. 

DIRTY TILES &Grout? 

Professional tile cleaning, 

tiled shower restoration, 

mouldy silcone, shower 

glass & we can even 

recolour your old grout! 

For all your tile and grout 

issues call Grout Pro for a 

free, no obligation quote. 

Ph Darryl 0800 882 772. 

METAL WORX. Flashing, 

Sheetmetal Fabrication, 

Wrought Iron, 

Welding, Custom Trailers, 

General Metalwork. No job 

too big or too small. Ph 021 

265 5428 or 03 314 6908. 

Find us on facebook/ 

Glenmark Metal Worx. 

glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com. 

Pride &Quality Painting 

&Decorating Services 

20 yrs exp, fast and friendly 

service. For all your painting 

needs, phone: Martin 310 

6187 or 021 128 9867 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Forall your painting & 

plastering requirements 

Local with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

2220615 

PAINTER & Decorator. 

25 + years experience. 

Interior /exterior, roofs & 

waterblasting. For a free 

quote, please ph Steve 03 

314 4620 or 027 477 1930. 

A PAINTER WITH 

PASSION! Local painter 

with 30 years of quality and 

integrity in all aspects of 

painting. Phone Mike on 

021 0903 8546. 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

Trade &Services 

BUILDERS Father &son 

team. Amac Builders are 

available to help you with 

your building needs. High 

standards, low overheads, 

no job too small. Check us 

out on fb. Amac Builders 

Ltd. Phone 027 318 4400. 

CHIMNEY SWEEPS 

Time to service your fire. 

Accumulation of soot seriously 

affects performance. 

Latest rotary brush technology. 

Free moisture check 

on wood. Safety inspection. RANGIORA 

All work insured and guaranteed. 

From $70 single 

story. 0800 SWEEPME or 

021 0277 1927. Visit 

www.sweepnz.co.nz. 

PAINT & wallpaper 

services. Wayne Bryant, 

exterior, interior. Qualified 

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

PAINTER. Qualified local 

professional, Int / Ext, 

roofs, wallpaper. Call or 

text Corban 027 846 5035. 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 40 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

block 

PAINTERS 

Reg Tradesman 

Interior,exterior. 

North Canterbury Painters 

specialising in decorating for 

over 65 at adiscount rate. 

Free quotes. 

Covering Nth Canty,Oxford, 

Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley. 

Rob 03 327 7899 

or 027 432 3520 2227597 

Rubbish 

Removal and RRR skips. 

Wheelie bins any frequency 

and skips from 1.5 cube to 

9cube. Skips and wheelie 

bins for any use, rubbish, 

greenwaste, building sites 

or just cleanups. Give us a 

phone call 313 6957 or for 

skips 021 313 255. 

SCREEN PRINTING. 

For all your printing 

requirements. T-shirts, 

Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and 

polos, Overalls, Caps etc. 

Please phone Heather 03 

313 0261 or email heather. 

norstar@gmail.com. 

SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

SHEARER. Hap’s Farm & 

Lifestyle Services. Shearing, 

crutching, drenching, 

tailing, feet trimming & 

health check. — Ph. 03- 

423-3713 or 021-267-4025. 

SHEEP SHEARING, 

drenching, feet trimming. 

For Lifestyle blocks. Call 

Stu 027 315 6916. 

CRAIGS Trees 

(03) 327-4190 

TREE REMOVALS 

THINNING &PRUNING 

STUMPGRINDING 

FELLING &TOPPING 

FULLYINSURED 

QUALIFIED ARBORIST 

Free Quotes 

027 2299 454 

craigstrees@xtra.co.nz 

TRUCK WASH. Mobile 

touchless on-farm foam 

wash solutions. Telephone 

027 262 2266 

www.CLEANFLEET.nz. 

VALUATION - 

Specialising in North Canterbury. 

Contact Geoff at 

Maxwell Valuation. Phone 

03 310 8541 or email 

geoff@maxval.co.nz. 

WATER PUMPS Trash, 

clean water, Honda or Rato, 

parts &accessories. Telephone 

027 262 2266 

www.BLAX.nz. 

WORKSHOP FANS Portable 

air Con, drum, wall, 

Pedestal ventilation fans 

Telephone 027 262 2266 

www.BLAX.nz. 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468 

2225862 

2434390

ANIMAL AND PET 

minding service available. 

Experienced, knowledgeable 

person, small animals 

and large. Affordable rates. 

Waipara/Amberley area. 

Phone Karen 027 733 4892. 

Pets 

½PRICE 

DOG FOOD 

MEAT2U.NZ 

313 0022 

2424357 

BICHON HOMESTAY 

for smaller dogs. We look 

after your dog in our home. 

"No kennels". Phone today 

03 314 6110. 

Livestock 

HOMEKILL & Wild 

Game meat processing. Ph 

313 0022. www.meat2u.nz. 

Property Wanted 

★★★ 

CHARACTER HOUSE 

WANTED FOR REMOVAL 

1920's or earlier character 

house wanted to move to my 

section. Single level large 

house wanted. Contact 

kiwimg211@gmail.com 

ANY old cars, anything pre 

1990, unfinished Hot Rods, 

Classic Cars. Please call 

027 258 8366. 

CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

wanted for dismantling or 

repair. Phone 027 258 

8366. 

Cars Wanted 

CASH 4CARS 

and 4WD'S 

Phone 

Automotive 

Parts 


CLASSIFIED 


FALCONS & 

COMMODORES 

WANTED 

Suitable for 

dismantling or repairs 

Ph 313 7216 

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

2412522 

39 

Flatmates 

FLATMATE wanted, living 

with professional male, 

on lifestyle block in Cust, 

$240pw inclusive of Wi fi 

& power. Please phone 

Mark 027 240 9004. 

Guide 

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

2435705 

Arborist 

North Canterbury Tree Services 

Tree felling, cutting and 

clearing service, including 

stump grinding 

Insured qualified and 

certified arborists 

0274 537 834 

northcantytrees378@gmail.com 

Butchery 

OxfordButchery 

Shane and Leanne Frahm 

We cankill&process yourstock 

FourGenerations of Frahms 

since 1957 

Ph 312 4205 

Oxford 

Number one 

old-fashioned bacon 

&ham curing. 

A/H 312 4709 

WE ARE OPEN, WEARE AESSENTIAL SERVICE 

2269236 

Engineering 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

Seamless Spouting 

Seamless Spouting 

Supply and Install 

of Seamless Gutters 

10 year no leaks 

guarantee 

• Continuous spouting made on site, 

large colour range available 

• High grade and thicker material used 

• Repair or replace any type of gutter 

• Undertake all insurance work 

• Independently owned and operated 

• Competitive pricing 

Servicing North CanterburyDistricts 

Call Danie 021 875 462 

2227889v2 

2359362 

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 

Construction &Concrete 

All Construction & Concrete Work 

•Driveways, patios &paths 

•Bridges and Culverts 

•Floors, foundations 

•Sheds and buildings 

•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes 

•Silage pits, effluent ponds 

•Excavation and cartage 

•Precast concrete 

•Insulated panels 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

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 

2273277 

• New Builds &Renovations 

• Light Commercial /Re-strengthening 

• Project Management 

• Bathrooms 

• Farm Buildings 

• House Lifting Re-piling 

• Shop Fit Outs 

2408831 

Builder 

Ear Health 

• Ear Health checks. 

• Wax removal using Microsuction 

• Removal of foreign bodies 

• Basic hearing aid care 

Skip Hire 

40+ years experience 

027 222 5078 

markw.hills@xtra.co.nz 

• 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 

Plumbing 

For all 

general 

aspects of 

plumbing 

E: r.hermes@xtra.co.nz 

2394026v2 Call James ph: 022 063 15 85 

Discounts for over 

65 years old 

Scrap Metal 

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP 

•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm 

Machinery•All non Ferrous 

MAINLAND 

METALS LTD 

Ph (03)338 7000 

Mike0274 818544 •Robbie0274818 027 

Locally owned and operated 

Thursday,August 2, 2018 | Issue808 | www.ncnews.co.nz 

HAVE YOU BEEN TO 

OUR WEBSITE LATELY? 

www.ncnews.co.nz 

Visit now toview the paper online &more! 

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YOU 

COULD 

BE 

HERE 

Advertise 

your business 

in our Trades 

and Services 

Phone 

Amanda Keys 

on 


Fast friendly service 

All work guaranteed 

Aaron McCartney 

Certifying Plumber 

Cell 027 366 9091 

A/H 03 310 2137 

Free Call: 

0508 44EVER 

EMAIL: 

plumber_27@yahoo.com 

100% locally owned and operated 

Hardfill |Green Waste |General Waste |BuilderSkips 

Various sizes to suit all needs 

Commercial placement at competitive rates 

Call us directly on 021 280 1132 

wastecontrolskips@gmail.com 

www.wastecontrolskips.co.nz 

Get 5% off your first skip order, use code WASTE5 

2172994 

2431576 

RANGIORA 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Tools &Equipment 

SALES 

PARTS 

SERVICE 

ACCESSORIES 

ON-FARM VISITS 

Water Blasters, Log Splitters, Generators, 

Air Compressors, Water Pumps, Air Tools, Spray 

Equipment, Replacement Ag Seats, Small Motors. 

Free local machinerydelivery. 

Richard Black www.BLAX.nz 

North Canterburyowned &operated 

2435547v2 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Garry WMechen 

Registered Clinical DentalTechncian 

Phone (03) 313-9192 

38a Ashley Street, Rangiora 

NEW N W DENTURES D ES 

*RELINE * *REPAIRS 

* I S 

2438377 

HOURS 

8.30am -12noon 

- Monday to Friday 

FREE E CONSULTATION O 

AND ADVICE 

A V C 

For a/h repairs 

phone (03) 310-3044 

Plumber &Gasfitter 

PLUMBER &GASFITTER 

Maintenance &Filtration 

Plumbing renovations/ 

Plumbing alterations &New Build 

Cylinder replacement 

Gas hot water,Gas Cooking &more.. 

EMERGENCYAFTER HOURS 

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

ARTHUR BURKE’S 

We’ve got everything you need to paint 

your home this summer 

Water blasters 

Moss and mould killers 

Ladders 

Brushes, buckets, rollers 

and trays 

Sandpaper and sanding 

discs 

Power tools 

Masking tape 

Sealants 

Indoor and outdoor 

timber stains 

Decking and furniture 

oils 

Interior paint 

Exterior paint 

MASSIVE SUMMER SAVINGS 

50% %off selected Taubman 

paints, only while stocks last 

*see in store for details, no holds 

Come in and see Lindsay, Ann and Julie today or phone 03 314 0130 

Markham Street, Amberley |www.arthurburke.co.nz 

ARTHURBURKELTD 

Established 1935 

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