North Canterbury News: January 20, 2022

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By DAVID HILL 

Canterbury Research Fellow ... Dr Vanesa De Pietri believe sediments from the Upper Waipara River hold marine bird 

fossils dating back millions of years. 

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Spotlight on WaiparaRiver 

By ADAM BURNS, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

Rare ancient marine bird fossils, 

which are believed to date back more 

than 50 million years, are set to be 

pursued by ateam of 

palaeontologists from the bed of a 

North Canterbury River. 

The research team led by 

University of Canterbury Research 

Fellow Dr Vanesa De Pietri believe 

sediments from the Upper Waipara 

River hold marine bird fossils, dating 

back to the Paleocene epoch of 56 to 

66 millions years ago. 

There are hopes that the fossils 

will be abreakthrough for “global 

understanding of the evolutionary 

processes that drove the 

diversification of modern birds 

following amass extinction event 

about 66 million years ago”. 

The three year investigation, 

funded by a$925,000 Marsden Fund 

Te Putea Rangahau grant, is set to 

begin in April. 

Fossils dating back to this era have 

been described by experts as rare 

and often fragmentary. 

“There is potential to discover 

some of the earliest representatives 

of certain seabird lineages,” Dr Die 

Pietri said. 

“What’s unique about the Waipara 

River fossil specimens is that they 

are often wellpreserved and 

reasonably complete, so we have this 

opportunity to develop a 

comprehensive record of early 

marine birds that spans several 

million years following the 

extinction event.” 

She said the extinction of archaic 

birds, triggered by an asteroid 

impact, led to the development of 

modern birds the world sees today. 

The upper reaches of the 40km 

Waipara River contains several 

historically and scientifically 

important sites and is renowned for 

its geological components. 

Mannering’s penguin, considered 

the oldest penguin fossil known and 

believed to date back 62 million 

years, was found in the Waipara 

Greensand back in 1996. 

The researchers are wanting to 

compile and study new specimens 

and compare with other relevant 

extinct and living species to build an 

understanding of how modern birds 

evolved. 

Covid19 uncertainty is creating abuilding boom in 

North Canterbury. 

North Islanders looking for achange of lifestyle in 

the wake of Covid19, are showing alot of interest in 

the region, with Aucklanders, in particular, leading 

the charge, according to real estate agents. 

Bayleys Rangiora manager Ross Ditmer says 

around 25 percent of enquiries to his office are from 

North Islanders, while overseas enquiries have 

dropped in the last 12 months. 

‘‘Section sales have gone through the roof. In 

Ravenswood, every time there’s another release, 

there’s people already on the books.’’ 

Harcourts Four Seasons sales consultant Christine 

Tallot says Rangiora’s Townsend Fields subdivision 

is attracting arange of people from first home buyers 

in their mid30s to retirees. 

‘‘We’ve had people from Auckland coming here for 

the lifestyle,’’ she says. 

‘‘They see Canterbury as offering alot more. One 

couple said Auckland ‘is acrazy place too big and 

too much happening’.’’ 

Working from home, lifestyle and proximity to 

Christchurch are among the key drivers, Mr Ditmer 

says. 

Affordability is another factor, because while 

median house prices are at arecord high in 

Canterbury, it is still much cheaper than in 

Auckland. 

Last year the Waimakariri District Council issued 

928 consents for new houses, up from less than 600 in 

2020. 

Planning and regulation manager Tracy Tierney 

says 2021 was the busiest year since postearthquake, 

when more than 1000 consents ayear were issued in 

2012, 2013 and 2014. 

She expects the growth to continue this year. 

The Hurunui district has seen asimilar jump, with 

175 consents for new houses issued last year 

compared to 104 in 2020. 

Hurunui District Council building and property 

manager Kerry Walsh says holiday homes are the 

main driver in Hanmer Springs, while Amberley has 

anew subdivision and aretirement village. He 

expects the numbers to decrease this year. 

Kaikoura has had aquieter year, with just 14 

consents issued for new houses. But there is still 

plenty of interest in holiday homes, aKaikoura 

District Council spokesperson says. 

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Following in his hero’sfootsteps 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

ASefton boy, whoisinspired 

by English broadcaster, 

conservationist,natural 

historianand authorSir David 

Attenborough, has written a 

natural historybook. 

JamesRyan’s book Nature’s 

Wildlife Weapons will be 

launched at Christchurch’s 

Canterbury Museum next 

Thursday (January27) to tie in 

with the museum’s Fur, Fangs 

and Feathers exhibition. 

‘‘SirDavid is one of my 

absolute heroes,’’James said. 

‘‘I watch his programmesall 

the time.’’ 

The Nature’s Wildlife 

Weapons book began as a 

school project in 2019 when 

James, now aged 12, was a 

student at Sefton School. 

Whilecompleting the 

assignmentaboutanimals with 

special physical qualities, 

Jamesbecame so excited about 

the infomation he was 

discovering thathewanted to 

shareitwith other children his 

age. With thisinmind he sent a 

copy of his completed 

assignment, which was in book 

form,toBateman Booksin 

Auckland. 

They loved hiswork and 

decided to publishit. 

‘‘They corrected some of my 

spelling and have done an 

awesome job with the book,’’ 

Jamessaid. 

The book’stargetreaders are 

thoseaged six to 12, but James 

is hoping adults willalso read 

his book, which includes 

sectionsabout ‘‘special 

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From Page 1 

Woodend is leadingWaimakariri’s 

building boom with 214 consents, on the 

backofthe growing Ravenswood subdivision. 

Kaiapoiwas not far behind with194 

consents as the Silverstream subdivision 

continues to attract buyers. 

Afurther 161 consents wereissuedin 

Rangiora, led by Townsend Fields, 147 in 

Pegasus and 155 in rural areas. 

Just three consents wereissuedin 

Oxford. 

While there is abuilding boom,itisnot 

getting anyeasier for people on low 

incomes andthose stuck in the ‘‘rental 

trap’’. 

Mr Ditmer says Canterbury’shousing 

stock is ‘‘very low’’, with only athird of 

the propertylistings there were afew 

years ago. 

animals’’like the 

therizinosaurus which lived in 

Asiaabout 70 million yearsago 

and ‘‘had clawsaslong as my 

arm’’, and the megalodon, an 

extinct species of mackerel 

shark which had teeth the size 

of aman’s hand. 

Eachanimal featured in the 

book, including New Zealand’s 

extinct Haast’s eagle, which is 

believed to havebeen the 

largest eagle to haveexisted, 

has an accompanying image. 

The Haast’s eagle image, one of 

James’s favourites, was 

suppliedbyNickKeller, senior 

concept artist at Wellington’s 

WetaDigitalWorkshop. 

The book also includes a 

section on Joan Wiffen aselftaught 

palaentologistwho 

called herself ‘‘an amateur’’ 

but found the first evidence 

thatdinosaurs had once 

existed in New Zealand. 

James spent manyhours 

researching information for 

his school project at the 

CanterburyMuseum, which 

has been afavouriteplace to 

visit sincehis early childhood. 

‘‘I was granted behindthescenes 

access to see moa bones 

and other itemsthat the public 

do notget to see, so that was 

pretty special,’’ he said. 

The foreword for his book 

was writtenbyCanterbury 

Museum director Anthony 

Wright, who recognised his 

own,youngself in Jamesand 

generously gave his time to 

support him. 

Nature’s Wildlife Weapons is 

afine book, full of science and 

history, but what shines 

Properties arescarce in the Hurunui 

district, with just three properties for 

saleinHanmer Springslast week, he 

says. 

Rentalproperties arealsoscarce. 

Last week there were just five rental 

propertieslistedinRangiora, and 23 

across theWaimakariri district, Mr 

Ditmersays. 

Just afew yearsago there were 

regularly up to 50 rental properties listed 

in Rangioraalone. 

Waimakariri DeputyMayor Neville 

Atkinson says the councilwillbetaking a 

closer look at the rental market this year. 

‘‘AnecdotallyIhave heard of someone 

who applied for 34 rentals before finally 

getting oneand I’vehad another two or 

three asking questions,soweneed to do 

somework to find out what’s changed in 

the last few months.’’ 

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Natural history captured ... James Ryan, the author of Nature’s 

Wildlife Weapons,outside the Canterbury Museum. PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

through is passion,’’ Anthony 

said. 

‘‘James’ story of collecting 

specimensfrom an earlyage, of 

spending countless hours 

combing the collections of this 

museum, is afamiliar one for 

many curators.’’ 

James also received help 

and support from the 

museum’s communications 

and marketing manager Vicki 

Blyth. 

She is alsothe Word 

Christchurch Festival’s 

chairwoman and recognised 

James’s writing talent. 

The young author will 

donate the proceeds from his 

booktothe museum‘‘to give 

something back’’tothe staff for 

their help and support. 

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Police seek road sign vandals 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Roadsignshave been pushed 

overand defacedbyvandalsin 

North Canterbury’s high 

country, hittingthe pocketsof 

HurunuiDistrict Council 

ratepayers and visitors. 

The council is workingwith 

the policetoidentifythe 

culprits whodamagedroad 

and information signs 

belongingtothe council and 

Department of Conservation 

(DOC) over theChristmas / 

New Year holidayperiod in 

Molesworth Station. 

Signs on the Clarence 

Valley, Tophouse and 

Molesworth Roaduptothe 

AcheronAccommodation 

House weretargetedbythe 

vandals. 

Two signsprovided an early 

alert to roadusersthatthere is 

no accessfromthe northern 

end of theAcheron Road, in 

Molesworth Station, outto 

Blenheim via the Awatere 

ValleyRoad,due to storm 

damage lastJuly. 

Flattened ... One of the victims of vandalism. 

Many visitorswere 

inconvenienced,and forced to 

turn backbeforerealising they 

could nottravel on to 

Blenheim. 

Council’steamleader for 

roading, KaitMurray, says 

thereisalistofprojects in the 

works programmethe council 

would really like to spend 

money on. 

‘‘It is abig shame it has to be 

wastedonmopping up the 

mess of thoughtlessactslike 

this. 

“TheseCouncilowned signs 

arenot replacedorfixed for 

free. 

‘‘Thefunds come straight 

from our ratepayers,”she says. 

DOCSenior Heritage and 

Visitors RangerJames 

Gilmoursays the DOC signs 

providevaluableinformation 

forvisitors to Molesworth. 

“It’s frustratingthat 

someone has deliberately 

damaged signsthat are helpful 

to peoplewhen makinga 

holiday tripintoMolesworth.” 

Some signscan be reerected, 

but some signswill 

need to be replaced. 

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Doc at 0800 DOCHot/ 36 24 68. 

MP says bill process is undemocratic 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

WaimakaririMPMattDoocey has 

criticised theundemocratic process 

behind theCanterbury Regional 

Council (NgāiTahuRepresentation) 

Bill. 

The bill is beingpromotedbythe 

Environment Canterbury Regional 

Council (ECan) andwas putforward 

by LabourMPRino Tirikatene. 

It seeks to enable Te Runangao 

NgāiTahu to selecttwo members to 

be appointed to ECan,withthe same 

votingrightsasthe democratically 

elected councillors,after October’s 

local bodyelections. 

The bill passed itsfirst reading in 

Parliament on December 8last year. 

It is now before the parliamentary 

selectcommitteeand is openfor 

public submissions which close on 

February 2. 

Speaking as leadspeakerfor the 

NationalPartyduring thebill's first 

reading,MrDooceysaidhis party 

disagreedwiththe billbecause there 

wasnoreason whyNgaiTahu 

candidatescould notbe 

democratically electedontothe 

regional council. 

He also criticisedthe lackof 

opportunity forpublic consultation 

on the billbefore the first readingof 

it in Parliament. 

‘‘Thisisactuallyaradicalchange to 

local bodyelectoral laws that have 

stood thetest of timefor 150 years.’’ 

Manypeople in Canterbury were 

concernedthat there had been no 

publicconsultationonthis bill before 

the select committee stage, he said. 

‘‘Why was therenopublic 

consultation? Where wasthe public 

consultationdoneatanECan level?’’ 

The wordinginthe commentaryon 

the bill, whereECansaid‘‘direct 

appointment’’ waspreferred, was 

alsocriticised by Mr Doocey. 

‘‘Well, what does thepublic prefer? 

We don'tknow, because therewas no 

publicconsultation,’’ he said. 

Mr Doocey also reminded the 

Labour Government that it had 

‘‘screamed black and blue’’in2010 

whenthe National Government 

sackedECan’s democratically 

electedcouncillors andreplaced 

themwith anew team of Governmentselected 

commissioners ledbyDame 

Margaret Bazley. 

The movewas described by Labour 

MPs at the timeasanoutrage to 

democracy.ECan was restored to a 

fulldemocraticcouncil at local body 

elections in 2019. 

The Canterbury RegionalCouncil 

(NgāiTahu Representation) Bill had 

been defeated in Parliament 

previously (onApril 32019) andstill 

posed someimportant unanswered 

questions, Mr Doocey said. 

‘‘It is about enactingvotingrights, 

butitisactually bypassingthe 

democratic rule of beingelectedto 

come in to castthat voteonbehalf of 

people, and thenthere was no 

consultation.What precedentisthis 

goingtobeset?Are we going to start 

appointing peopleatlocal body level 

that havenot sought or gonethrough 

theelectoralprocess, who havenot 

been elected? Whereisthe view of 

thepublic andwhere is the mandate 

of thepublic in thisbill?’’ 

Mr Dooceyalsonoted thatNgai 

Tahu already had ECan 

representation. 

Two NgaiTahu representatives, 

withoutvoting rights,but on asimilar 

salaryasanelected ECancouncillor 

of about $63,000annually, were 

appointed to the ECancouncil in 

2020. 

ECan chairwoman Jenny Hughey 

hassaidshe is thrilled that the bill 

haspassed itsfirst reading. 

‘‘This hascleared theway forthe 

bill to movetothe selectcommittee, 

whichhas now openedthe 

submissions processsopeople can 

comment on it,’’she said. 

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Vax policies vary at NC councils 


LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER 

The Hurunui District Council is not 

recording the vaccination status of its 

180plus employees and is not requiring 

vaccine passes at its facilities. 

But council bosses say it is consulting 

on an internal vaccination policy for its 

staff, contractors, and volunteers which 

is still at the draft stage. 

The approach differs from the other 

North Canterbury councils where 

restrictions are in place for the 

Waimakariri and Kaikoura districts. 

The Government’s traffic light system 

is set to be reviewed this week as the 

threat of the Omicronvariant of Covid 

19 looms large. 

The system which replaced the alert 

level framework in earlyDecember has 

accentuated freedoms for the 

vaccinated. 

Hurunui District Council chief 

executive Hamish Dobbie says 

government guidelines have not 

determined vaccine passes needed to be 

implemented to date. 

‘‘The exception to this is where 

facilities are not situated on council 

property and central government has 

mandated vaccination and the use of 

vaccine passes,’’ he says. 

There is 187 staff employed by the 

council, including 129 who were fulltime, 

or fulltime equivalents. 

‘‘A draft vaccination policy has been 

developed, and is being consulted on 

with staff, contractors and volunteers,’’ 

Mr Dobbie said. 

Orange settings under the traffic light 

system require tougher restrictions for 

organisations who were not enforcing 

vaccine passes. 

However, the Ministry of Business, 

Innovation and Employment (MBIE) 

confirmed there were no restrictions on 

Hamish Dobbie 

the number of workers, nor 

requirements for vaccinations in 

industries ‘‘not captured by specific 

restrictions in the Covid19 Protection 

Framework’’. 

‘‘Workplaces should consider how 

they are managing Covid19 as part of 

business continuity and health and 

safety, and take steps they deem 

appropriate for their specific situation,’’ 

an MBIE spokesman said. Council says it 

is utilising the one metre spacing rule 

and a‘‘high level of sanitisation’’. 

Mr Dobbie said it was not recording 

the vaccination status of staff but it was 

being “contemplated” in the draft 

policy. 

‘‘Health and safety of our facilities for 

the whole council team and the 

members of the public who use our 

facilities is monitored on an ongoing 

basis and adjustments made as 

necessary to ensure risks are adequately 

managed.’’ 

The councilowned Hanmer Springs 

Thermal Pools and Spa however has 

enforced vaccine passes at the popular 

attraction. 

The Hurunui district is 92 percent 

fully vaccinated according to latest data 

from the Ministry of Health. 

Some staff have been affected by the 

Waimakariri District Council’s vaccine 

requirements for “high risk” positions. 

Atotal of five casual employees who 

are yet to confirm their vaccination 

status are no longer being rostered, a 

council spokesman says. 

Afurther two permanent parttimers 

are also being treated as unvaccinated 

by council and aspokesman says it is 

looking at ‘‘redeployment options’’ for 

these individuals. There are more than 

380 fixedterm and permanent council 

staff members. 

Vaccine passes are required to access 

aquatic centres, libraries and service 

centres throughout the district following 

acouncil meeting prior to Christmas. 

Council says the vast majority of 

feedback received from residents has 

been positive. 

Further north, the Kaikoura District 

Council said it had lost none of its 36 

staff due to vaccine requirements. The 

council did not confirm if any staff were 

unvaccinated, due to the small number 

of staff. 

‘‘We will not be releasing details, as 

staff might be identified,’’ council 

corporate services senior manager 

Murray Dickson says. ‘‘Staff are 

overwhelmingly vaccinated.’’ 

All staff working within the council 

building, which includes the museum, 

library, council chambers and 

Environment Canterbury offices, are 

required to hold avalid vaccine 

passport. 

Avaccine mandate was confirmed for 

all 2791 Christchurch City Council 

employees earlier this month. Questions 

remain, however, around the 

vaccination status of more than 500 

employees. 

Brush strokes 

Oxford’s Main Street toilets are in for a 

spruce up. 

The toilets have sported amural over 

many years, which even won the town a 

Keep New Zealand award in the late 

1990’s as atourist attraction. 

The mural on the inside and outside of 

the concrete toilet block was painted by a 

local artist and community volunteers. 

However, in recent times the 

Waimakariri District Councils has 

painted over the mural and now 

committees of Keep Oxford Beautiful 

and Oxford Promotions, are looking for 

an attractive artwork for the concrete 

block building. 

Coordinator of the project Shirley 

Farrell says the committees want the 

artwork to reflect the native fauna and 

flora of the area. 

‘‘We are looking for adesign that is 

bright, fun and appealing, but 

incorporates native birds and native 

plants,’’ she says. 

Waghorn Builders has offered the free 

services of apainter to clean, prepare 

and paint the front exterior to give the 

artist aclean, clear canvas to work on. 

‘‘We just can’t paint amural on apublic 

building like we used to. 

‘‘The design has to be approved by the 

Waimakariri Public Arts Trust, the local 

community board and ultimately the 

council, so there is aprocess to go 

through. 

Mrs Farrell says there are some great 

artists in the area and the committees 

would like to use their talent in creating 

something at that reflects ‘‘our birdlife in 

an interesting way for our community 

and travellers to enjoy’’. 

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Bookgiveaway 

Seftonauthor, James Ryan, aged12, is giving away 

afree copy of his book Nature’sWildlife Weapons 

to a North Canterbury News reader. 

People interestedinwinningasignedcopyof 

James’ book can enter by emailingthe North 

CanterburyNews editor RobynBristow: 

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The winner of the bookwill be notified by 

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New weighbridge 

New weighbridge softwarehas beeninstalled at 

the AmberleyTransferStation. 

The software will improveefficiency for 

customers andstaff. 

Weightrax includes vehicle recognition 

cameras setupatbothends of the weighbridge 

which record avehicles registration. 

When acustomer returnstoweigh out, their 

vehicle registration will be recognised, andtheir 

transaction willautomaticallyappear on the 

screen for payment. 

The system,which wassignalledinthe Hurunui 

DistrictCouncil’s LongTerm Plan, willreduce 

the timerequired to process accounts andreduce 

queuing. 

Kaiapoi CommunityGarden burglary 

Police and Kiwi Rail are investigating aburglary 

at the Kaiapoi Community Garden. 

Theburglars entered the back of the garden by 

crossingthe railwayline from Fuller Street. 

AKiwi Railspokesperson said crossing the 

railwayline at that unauthorisedpoint 

constituted trespassing and if caught the burglars 

would be fined$10,000. 

‘‘The only place you are permitted to cross 

railwaylines is at authorised crossingpoints,’’he 

said.Thereare two signsnear agap in the fence 

running paralleltothe railway line on Fuller 

Street at the back of the garden warningpeople to 

keepoff the tracks. 

The burglary, which occurredlatelast year,left 

volunteers at the garden feelingdisheartened 

afterthe garden shed was damaged and the 

lawnmower stolenduring the breakin. 

Anyone nopticing anything suspiciousatthe 

gardens should contact the Kaiapoi police. 

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Flexible policy for blood donors 

The New Zealand Blood Service 

(NZBS)has aflexible policy 

regarding Covid19 vaccination 

passports for people donating blood. 

The NZBS nationalmanager of 

marketing and communications, 

Asuka Burge says thatNZBS fully 

supports the Government'scall for 

all eligible New Zealanders to be 

vaccinated, but underthe Ministry of 

Health’s guidance, NZBS is 

classified as ahealth provider, like 

hospital services, and as such, 

cannotrequire donorstoshow a 

vaccine pass. 

However, all blooddonors mustbe 

healthy, feeling welland free from 

respiratory illnesssymptoms to be 

eligible to giveblood. 

‘‘Our donor centres are safe places 

to visit and we are taking all 

necessary steps to ensurethat stays 

the case,’’ Asuka says. 

However, some venues where the 

mobileblood drives are held require 

donorstoconfirm theirvaccination 

5 

status beforeallowing them on the 

premises to donateblood,and some 

do not. 

‘‘Thisisadecision thatrests 

squarely with the venueitself, not 

NZBS,’’says Asuka. 

‘‘Covid19 is arespiratory virus 

and there is no evidence it can be 

passed on throughablood 

transfusion. However, we do askall 

donorstoattendonly if they are 

feeling well and havenorecent 

known exposure to aCovid19 case.’’ 

Disappointment at mandate 

The Canterbury Country Cricket 

Association (CCCA) has issued a 

Covid19 double vaccination 

mandate to those who use its 

Rangiora Mainpower Oval and 

McAlpines Pavilion facilities. 

The mandate has disappointed 

some members of the Rangiora 

Photographic Society which uses 

the McAlpines Pavilion as its club 

rooms. 

Society president Dave Woodcock 

said he was ‘‘very sad for the few 

people who will have to be excluded 

from club meetings because they 

are not vaccinated.’’ 

There is also one club member 

who is double vaccinated but 

doesn’t have avaccine pass and will 

not be attending meetings because 

they don't agree with the vaccine 

mandate. 

The society's committee met last 

Thursday to discuss the mandate 

and ‘‘the general consensus was of 

considerable disappointment that 

CCCA felt it necessary to impose 

this requirement’’, Mr Woodcock 

says. 

‘‘We are aware and deeply 

concerned that this will impact 

negatively on some members of our 

fellowship, and therefore the 

society, due to segregation and 

exclusion. 

‘‘We just want to do the best for all 

our club members,’’ he says. 

The committee considered 

seeking alternative venue options 

for meetings, but realised that any 

new facilities would most likely be 

subject to the same mandate. 

CCCA executive director Peter 

Devlin says Covid19 double 

vaccinations and vaccine passports 

were now afact of life. 

‘‘Anywhere you go now, cafes, 

shops, sporting events, you have to 

have avaccine passport. 

‘‘ Iwent to afuneral last Thursday 

and had to flash my vaccine 

passport to get into the chapel. At 

the recent cricket test at the Hagley 

Oval in Christchurch avaccine 

passport was required. It is just 

something we have to live with,’’ he 

says. 

‘‘As asports facility we have to 

respect and abide by all the health 

and safety requirements including 

those around Covid19. 

‘‘We certainly don’t want to 

exclude anybody, but the 

requirements are just something we 

are required to abide by.’’ 

Last year, the Ministry of Health 

told the CCCA that all children 

playing in its childrens' teams had 

to be double vaccinated against 

Covid19. 

‘‘That mandate went down like a 

cup of cold sick,’’Mr Devlin says. 

‘‘But in the 28 teams we had playing 

in various tournaments around the 

South Island only ahandful, or five 

or six players hadn’t been double 

vaccinated and some of those had 

had one vaccination shot.’’

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Honours reflect support of conservation 

By DAVID HILL 

Supporting conservation has become a 

wayoflife for Kaikouracouple Ted 

Howardand Ailsa McGilvaryHoward. 

TheHowards achievedarare feat, 

withboth receiving Queen’sService 

Medals in this year’sNew Year’s 

Honours list. 

‘‘It seemstobeunusual, but then we 

areareasonably unusual couple,’’ Ted 

says. 

Originallyfrom theNorthIsland, 

Tedhas beenfascinated by 

biochemistry,ecologyand zoology 

most of his life. 

Afterdropping outofWaikato 

University, Ted worked in commercial 

fishinguntilhegot intoanargument 

with management. 

This promptedhim to enrolat 

Auckland University, where he studied 

marine ecology. 

‘‘I’ve always been fascinated by 

trying to find systemsthat workgiven 

thevastrange of ecosystemsand 

people in theenvironment,’’ Ted says. 

‘‘Theideathat we areseparate from 

theenvironment is anonsense. 

‘‘So we needtofindaway to keep it 

going andgive ourselves areasonable 

amount of freedom. It’sdoable, butit’s 

seriouslycomplex.’’ 

Tedwas diagnosed with autism just 

twoyears ago,which has helped to him 

to understandwhy hisbrain works the 

wayitdoes. 

He says he can do maths and science, 

‘‘butpeople are atotal mystery’’. 

When Iwas at school, oneofhis 

teachers eventold his parents he was 

‘‘retarded’’. 

Ted’s connection to Kaikoura dates 

back 31 years,when he met Ailsa. 

Ailsawas originallyfrom Dunedin 

andstudiedbotanyatOtago 

University. 

Drawnbythe mountains, she moved 

Working together ... Ailsa McGilvaryHoward and Ted Howard are passionate about supporting Kaikoura’s birdlife. 

to Kaikoura at age 27 to workasa 

weather forecaster, butlosther job 

afterthreeyears. 

‘‘Imovedtodoing odd jobs, but I 

knew Iwanted to be herebecause it’s 

so diverse even thoughit’sasmall 

town,’’ Ailsa says. 

‘‘It’sdrivenbythe recreationaland 

fishingelements,and poets and artists 

aredrawnhere by the great diversity 

andwonder.’’ 

WhileTed’s passionhas become the 

Hutton’s shearwaterbirds, Ailsa’s 

focushas beenthe banded dotterel 

birds. 

‘‘But we support each other,’’ Ted 

says. ‘‘Wehave verysimilar,yet 

divergent interests. 

‘‘I helpAilsa withIT. Idevelop 

technologytohelpher and to help 

others.’’ 

Bothhavebeenactive in Forest and 

Birdand theHutton’s Shearwater 

Trust, while Tedwas afounding 

memberofbothTeKorowaiote Taio 

Marokura and the Kaikoura Marine 

Guardians. 

He has also served on theKaikoura 

District Council andchairs the 

Kaikoura Zone Committee. 


Ailsa haspresentedher research on 

thebanded dotterels to various 

organisationsand wasafounding 

member of the Kaikoura YouthTrust. 

Tedwas diagnosed with terminal 

melanoma 12 years agoand the 

doctors’ prognosis was ‘‘grim’’, Ailsa 

says. 

Ted did hisown researchtotry and 

beatthe dreadeddisease, imposing a 

strict vegan dietand exploring the 

benefits of vitaminC. 

‘‘Hesticks to hisprotocols. It drives 

the rest of us battybecauseit’squite 

harsh,’’ Ailsa says. 

Omicron may kick-start Kaikoura’svax stagnant rate 


Local Democracy Reporter 

The arrival of Omicron could be the 

markerastowhether Kaikoura's 

stagnant vaccination rates are 

kickstarted. 

Mayor Craig Macklebelieves the 

inevitable emergenceofthe latest 

variant threat of Covid19 mayserve as 

an indicator as to whether community 

concern willbumpupthe vaccination 

numbersinthe district, which at one 

point servedasanationalbenchmark. 

With88per cent of the district's 

McALPINES MITRE 10 MEGA RANGIORA -OCEAN WATCH 

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applicable population double 

vaccinated,Kaikoura now has the lowest 

rates of any of the territories in the 

South Island. 

It was previouslytouted as the top 

performing town in New Zealand in 

early October, accordingtothe Ministry 

of Healthwith 55 per centofits 

population receivingboth doses. 

‘‘Itwas asolidstart and then it just 

stalled,’’ Mr Macklesays. 

The town copped aslight scare last 

weekwhenasupermarketand a 

hardware store,visitedonWednesday 

January5,were listed as locationsof 

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Times 

interest by theMinistryofHealth. 

Kaikoura Health(Te Ha oTeOra) says 

the development had sparked onlya 

minor increase in testing,and Mr 

Mackle agreed there had beenlittle 

cause for concernamonglocals. 

‘‘Tobefair it was nothing much,’’he 

says. 

‘‘Itdoes alert you and makes you 

concentrate on what you'resupposedto 

be doing. 

‘‘Obviously it was just someone 

passingthroughand nothing further has 

rearedits head.’’ 

Mr Macklewas at aloss as to why 

6:01am 

6:23pm 

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strengthening 

Good 

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Times 

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Times 

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8:00pm 

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vaccination numbershad stalled. 

‘‘I'dlike to see anyone who can be 

done,done,’’ he said. 

‘‘There'samultiudeofreasons that 

people believe theydon'tneed it. 

‘‘Butyou can't change the way some 

peoples' minds work.’’ 

Howeverheremained confident that 

the rates wouldrampuponceOmicron 

surfaced in the district. 

‘‘I betitwill stepuponce it appears 

here,asittendstoinother places.You 

get theoneswho don'tliketobetold 

whattodo...they'll be the firstones to 

jump.’’ 

Swell 

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Tide Chart 

3 

2 

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Mouth 

7:43pm 2.1 1:38pm 0.7 8:27pm 2.1 2:19pm 0.7 9:12pm 2.2 3:02pm 0.7 9:58pm 2.2 3:46pm 0.6 10:45pm 2.2 4:33pm 0.6 11:35pm 2.3 5:23pm 0.6 

6:14pm 0.6 

Amberley 7:21am 2.3 1:10am 0.7 8:02am 2.3 1:51am 0.6 8:46am 2.3 2:32am 0.6 9:31am 2.3 3:16am 0.6 10:18am 2.3 4:03am 0.6 11:08am 2.3 4:53am 0.6 11:59am 2.3 5:47am 0.6 

Beach 

7:43pm 2.1 1:38pm 0.7 8:27pm 2.1 2:19pm 0.7 9:12pm 2.2 3:02pm 0.7 9:58pm 2.2 3:46pm 0.6 10:45pm 2.2 4:33pm 0.6 11:35pm 2.3 5:23pm 0.6 

6:14pm 0.6 

7:30am 2.3 1:19am 0.7 8:11am 2.3 2:00am 0.6 8:55am 2.3 2:41am 0.6 9:40am 2.3 3:25am 0.6 10:27am 2.3 4:12am 0.6 11:17am 2.3 5:02am 0.6 

5:56am 0.6 

Motunau 7:52pm 2.1 1:47pm 0.7 8:36pm 2.1 2:28pm 0.7 9:21pm 2.2 3:11pm 0.7 10:07pm 2.2 3:55pm 0.6 10:54pm 2.2 4:42pm 0.6 11:44pm 2.3 5:32pm 0.6 12:08pm 2.3 6:23pm 0.6 


5:58am 0.6 

Gore Bay 7:54pm 2.1 1:49pm 0.7 8:38pm 2.1 2:30pm 0.7 9:23pm 2.2 3:13pm 0.7 10:09pm 2.2 3:57pm 0.6 10:56pm 2.2 4:44pm 0.6 11:46pm 2.3 5:34pm 0.6 12:10pm 2.3 6:25pm 0.6 


5:54am 0.5 

Kaikoura 7:51pm 1.6 1:44pm 0.5 8:34pm 1.6 2:27pm 0.5 9:18pm 1.6 3:10pm 0.5 10:03pm 1.7 3:55pm 0.5 10:50pm 1.7 4:41pm 0.5 11:39pm 1.7 5:28pm 0.5 12:08pm 1.7 6:18pm 0.5 

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By DAVID HILL 

One month on from arecord Toot for 

Tucker haul, the shelves are nearly bare 

at Kaiapoi’s food bank. 

Community Wellbeing North 

Canterbury supported more than 200 

families in the lead up to Christmas 

through the Kaiapoi Community Support 

office. 

That compares to 60 families who 

needed support the previous year. 

Kaiapoi Community Support coordinator 

Gabi Barlow says Toot for 

Tucker normally stocks up the food bank 

for two or three months. 

It means the food bank is heavily 

reliant on Satisfy Food Rescue to 

continue supporting families in need. 

She says there were ‘‘a mixture of 

reasons’’ for the increase, with the 

impacts of Covid19 high on the list. 

‘‘We have families with reduced wages 

and reduced hours and there was no 

Waimakariri Community Christmas Day 

Dinner, which was cancelled due to 

Covid19. 

‘‘And we worked with alot more 

agencies this year, so we had awider 

net.’’ 

Volunteers also found there were a 

number of grandparents who had 

recently gained custody of their 

grandchildren. 

‘‘It really has been different this year, 

there’s adifferent need,’’ says Ms 

Barlow, who took over as coordinator in 

August after serving as avolunteer for 

five years. 

‘‘We traditionally saw beneficiaries in 

here, but now ‘middle class’ people are 

coming in and we saw that over 

Christmas. 

‘‘It wasn’t just the level of need, the 

emotional side was alot different this 

year and the gratitude from the people 

does effect you.’’ 

Supplies are running low ... Kaiapoi Community Support volunteers Sasha Crawford (left), 

Jackie Ward and Janice Cassidy sort through the remaining supplies in Kaiapoi’s food bank. 

Ms Barlow recalled one instance 

where alittle boy’s Christmas wish of a 

bike was met thanks to the generosity of 

the community. 

She says Christmas giving trees at 

Blackwells, Kaiapoi New World, the 

Kaiapoi library, Pak’n Save Rangiora, 

Rangiora Toyota and the local Ray White 

Real Estate offices were well supported. 

One resident donated $1000 worth of 

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PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

groceries and presents. 

Kaiapoi Community Support offers a 

‘‘wrap around service’’ to meet people’s 

needs. 

Most clients only need support for one 

or two weeks. After four food parcels, Ms 

Barlow will sit down with clients to 

assess whether budget advice, advocacy 

with the Ministry of Social Development 

or other support is needed. 

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Blackwells’ 

second go 

at marking 

150 years 

Blackwells will makeasecondattempt 

to celebrate150 years in styleover the 

next two months. 

The iconic Kaiapoidepartment 

store’s planned 150thanniversary 

celebrations werepostponed as the 

countrywas thrust into lockdownin 

August last year. 

Managing director Andrew Blackwell 

says the main anniversary dinner will 

be held for invitedguests at the end of 

this month, whilewinter fashions will 

be promoted instore. 

‘‘We willberejigging ourinstore 

promotions for midMarch witha 

fashionshow andspecial promotions. 

‘‘MidMarchiswhen all the new 

season winter fashioncomes out, so it’s 

the ideal time. 

‘‘Weare workingonhow we keep our 

numbersdown so we can manageit if 

something crops up.’’ 

Covid19 restrictions will apply and 

vaccinepasses willberequired to 

attend the fashion show under the 

Covid19 traffic light system. 

Mr Blackwellsays the store 

experienced astrong trading periodin 

the lead up to Christmas and there has 

been plenty of interestinthe summer 

fashion. 

‘‘There’s certainlyalotmore 

Christchurch people coming out here 

than there usedtobeand it’s not just 

our storeseeing the benefits.’’ 

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Kaiapoi’s diversified economy has 

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Neville Atkinson says. 

The Waimakariri Deputy Mayor says 

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Covid19 well, but it doesn’t need another 

lockdown. 

‘‘I think Kaiapoi can look forward to a 

busy year with it’s diversification. 

‘‘There’s new projects sitting there 

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positive for the town.’’ 

Mr Atkinson says Kaiapoi is well 

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which celebrated 150 years last year, 

Sutherland Timber, which has marked 

100 years, and Blakeleys of Kaiapoi, 

which all add to the town’s unique 

appeal. 

‘‘There’s some pretty old businesses 

along with the new businesses. Generally 

speaking we are moving forward very 

well,’’ Mr Atkinson says. 

The town is continuing to expand with 

194 consents for new houses issued last 

year, as people look to the appeal of the 

North Canterbury lifestyle. 

The Silverstream subdivision is 

leading the way, including offering 

retirement living for the town. 

New developments such as the 

proposed marina development and the 

aqua sports park on former red zone land 

offer further growth opportunities for the 

town, should they proceed. 

Over the next 12 months Mr Atkinson 

sees three waters and sustainability as 

the biggest issues facing Kaiapoi and the 

Waimakariri district. 

‘‘It is my view that we need to be 

moving forward on sustainability and 

climate change. 

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decade in the sustainability space. 

The challenge will be spreading costs 

out in abid to keep rates down. 

Thrills and spills ... The Kaiapoi River Carnival is expected to be back next month. 

Town gears up for events 

Kaiapoi has shaken off the effects of 

Covid19 and has abusy couple of months 

of events in store. 

Events group All Together Kaiapoi is 

kicking off the year with the Kaiapoi 

Garden Competition on Friday, January 

28, and the Waitangi Day Family 

Celebrations on Sunday, February 6. 

Looking ahead, the Kaiapoi Fun Run 

and the Kaiapoi River Carnival are 

expected to return in March. 

While most of All Together Kaiapoi’s 

events last year managed to go ahead, the 

annual Spring Festival Party in the Park 

and the inaugural 3x3 basketball 

competition were casualties of Covid19. 

‘‘We were pretty lucky because we got 

enough of our events off the ground,’’ All 

Together Kaiapoi coordinator Linda 

Dunbar says. 

‘‘It was pretty challenging with the 

uncertainty last year, but now that 

there’s alittle bit more clarity there’s 

also more paper work. 

‘‘But it does mean these events can 

happen.’’ 

The Kaiapoi Promotions Association 

was not so lucky, with the Kaiapoi 

Christmas Carnival and Santa Parade 

cancelled due to Covid19 restrictions. 

But the KPA is hoping for more luck 

when it looks to bring back the Kaiapoi 

River Carnival, after the event had ayear 

off in 2021. 

Keep an eye on Facebook for updates 

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Waitangi Day to be celebrated 

By DAVID HILL 

After some initial uncertainty, Kaiapoi’s 

Waitangi Day Family Celebrations have 

been given the go ahead. 

All Together Kaiapoi coordinator 

Linda Dunbar says the Waimakariri 

District Council has approved the 

group’s health and safety plan, which 

meets the requirements of the Covid19 

orange traffic light restrictions. 

This means the free, annual event will 

go ahead as planned on Sunday, 

February 6, at Trousselot Park in Charles 

Street. 

Asection of Trousselot Park will be 

roped off, with one entry /exit point and 

vaccine passes will be required. 

Aface covering is also encouraged. 

‘‘We thought fencing off the park was 

going to cost thousands of dollars, but it 

was much easier than we thought,’’ Linda 

says. 

‘‘As long as we put some signs up and 

rope it off we can make it work and it’s an 

opportunity to get alocal contractor 

involved. 

‘‘It’s still apublic park, so we can’t stop 

people from gathering outside the roped 

off area or sitting on the bank and 

enjoying the music.’’ 

Linda says there are afew changes to 

the usual format this year with a 

different range of cultural entertainment 

and new people performing. 

‘‘It was getting alittle bit stale, so we’ve 

decided to change it up,’’ Linda says. 

New this year will be paint ball target 

shooting, with people encouraged to 

have ago. 

What hasn’t changed is that there will 

be free entertainment on offer and 

speakers, including Kaiapoi High 

School’s 2022 head students, who will be 

attending their first official engagement 

of the year. 

The day’s proceedings will be opened 

Kapa haka ... The Kaiapoi High School kapa haka group performs during last year’s 

Waitangi Day Family Celebrations. 

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by Ray Harper playing the bagpipes at 

10am. 

‘‘It’s quite acool experience opening 

the event with alone piper,’’ Linda says. 

Sharon Williams will be back to MC the 

event and will be performing with her 

family band ‘‘Family Affair’’. 

‘‘It just wouldn’t be the same without 

Sharon,’’ Linda says. 

Joining Sharon on the stage will be up 

and coming musician Jaydin Shingleton. 

Kaiapoi High School’s kapa haka group 

will once again organise ahangi 

fundraiser, with participants able to 

preorder from the Kaiapoi iSite for $10 

per person (cash only) before the event. 

It will be limited to 140 tickets. 

There will also be plenty of market and 

food stalls to keep people entertained 

and fed. 

Pony rides, face painting, airbrush 

tattoos, aphoto booth and flip out air 

tracks will also be available. 

All together ... Hamish Bain (left) and 

Angus Watson taste test the All Together 

Kaiapoi barbecue on Waitangi Day last year. 

For more information on the Waitangi 

Day Family Celebrations, visit the All 

Together Kaiapoi page on Facebook. 



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The Kaiapoi Garden Competitionis 

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Gardeners are encouraged to gettheir 

entries in now, before judging in the 

annual gardeningcompetitionisheldon 

Friday,January 28. 

All Together Kaiapoicoordinator 

Linda Dunbar saysentries have been 

slowcoming in,but thereisstill time. 

Categoriesinclude‘‘walk around’’, 

‘‘viewfrom thestreet’’, town house, 

garden underthree yearsand 

structured landscape(built features 

combined withplantselection). 

A‘‘community pride’’categoryallows 

individual gardenersorgroups to 

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Theenvironmentally conscious can 

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there is alsoa‘‘best street’’ category. 

Acommercial or business premises 

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Atrophy andcertificatewill be 

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with certificates for secondand third. 

The‘‘supreme garden award’’ will be 

presentedtothe garden whichreceives 

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Entry is free, but competitorscan 

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NEWS 

North Canterbury News, January 20, 2022 21 

Sculptures at Kaiapoi Mill 

Sculptures by thelate Cole Bellette will 

feature at an open day at the Kaiapoi Mill 

on Saturday, January 29, at 35 Ranfurly 

Street. 

People wishing to view or purchase his 

works can visit from 10amto1pm. 

Cole, who created, designed and made 

house and garden sculptures at his 

@rtizani studio, diedlate last year. 

He was in his early50s. 

Cole drewinspiration for his 

sculptures from the natural world 

around him, both in designand 

materials. 

His worksoften echoedthe formshe 

saw in ferns, pungas, bull rushes and 

grasses. 

Although his sculptures were made of 

stainless steel, corten steel and stone, 

their form and construction often 

retained soft curves and flowing 

movement found in nature. 

Cole's works featured atmany 

exhibitions, and he contributed worksto 

the LauraFergusson Brain Injury Trust, 

and other organisations to help them to 

raise funds. 

Cole set up his studio in the former 

Kaiapoi Woollen Mill about eight years 

ago and many of hisworksfound an easy 

placeinthe gardens and landscape of the 

Rangiora and Kaiapoi area. 

Guinea Pig Show 

NorthCanterbury GuineaPigs are 

holding ashow at 36 RangioraWoodend 

Road on Sunday, February 13. Doorsare 

open from 10amto2pm. Entries will be 

takenfrom 10amat$5ananimal, and 

therewill be grooming demonstrations 

and animalsales. BYO lunch, 

refreshments provided. Enquiriesto 

0211457245. 

MundiTrio 

The Mundi Trio, will performatthe 

Balcairn Hall on Saturday, February 12, 

7.30pm. The Mundi Trio comprises 

Brazilianpercussionist RicardoStuani, 

guitarist ChrisDabinett andflautist, 

vocalist, along withcomposer Tamar 

Smith. Tickets to the ArtsonTourNew 

Zealand event are $25from SallyMacs, 

Amberley,Stan’sPharmacy, Rangiora, 

and the Sefton Garage. Theycan also be 

bought via balcairnhall.com. Vaccine 

passand mask required. 

Big BrothersBig Sisters Big Bounce 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North 

Canterbury is hosting The Big Bounce, 

thanks to Fun HQ. Join the Big Brothers 

crewatRangiora’sVictoria Park next 

Thursday, January 27, between1pm and 

6.30pm for hours of fun with mega 

obstaclecourses, big slides,water 

rollers, paddleboats, bounce houses and 

all things inflatable. Therewill be a 

sausage sizzle, ice blocks, donuts and 

other treats available to keep tummies 

happy. Tickets are $10 eachfor two and 

halfhours of fun, with the proceeds going 

to support North Canterbury’s youth 

mentoring programme. Tickets are 

limited,follow the Big Brothers Big 

Sisters of NorthCanterbury page on 

Facebook for more information. 

Transport Manager -Bulk 

GVT is based in Waipara, North Canterbury. We operate 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. 

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

fertiliser store. The role reports directly to the ManagingDirector and has plentyofscope to grow 

Key Tasks &Responsibilities: 

• Schedule dayswork for the department 

• ManageBallanceConsignment Store 

• Monitorstaff performanceagainstcompany 

standardsand performance criteria andensure 

an appropriatelevel of training which is 

regularly assessed 

• Coverall Bulk after hours related enquiries 

• Liaisewith key contacts; agents, reps and 

customers,toincrease the profile and 

profitabilityofGVT. 

• Ensure your department is working together 

with other departments, in particular maximising 

use of our labour force. 

• Maintain and enforcethe companystandards / 

rules and regulations. 

• Maintain health andsafetystandards. 

• Ensure the fleet is well maintained by 

schedulingmaintenancefor entirefleetweekly 

and liaisingwithworkshops, driversand other 

departments 

• To promote self and GVTtoensure growth of 

the business. 

Key Skills and Experience: 

• Greatcommunication skills with staff and 

customers 

• Computer literate 

• 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 

• Mustbeabletowork flexible hours and cover 

afterhours enquirers 

• Abilitytolead by example. 

• To model andmaintain staff standardsof 

communication. 

• Rural transportexperience 

Remuneration: 

• GVT offers competitive remunerationand the 

use of acompany vehicle for workand personal 

use. 

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

comprehensivedrugand alcohol policy.Weaim to provideasafe workingenvironment 

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. 

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BACK TO SCHOOL 


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 

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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. 

Forenrolment enquiries and enrolment procedures, 

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

under ‘Enrolment’ 

2438368 

Aspecial 

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. 

Please note email and phone enquiries will 

be replied to from 27 January 2022. 

Celebration ... Oxford will celebrate 150 years of education in the town at Labour weekend. 

celebration in Oxford 

By DAVID HILL 

Oxfordisset to celebrate 150 

years of education in the 

area duringLabour 

Weekend. 

While Oxford AreaSchool 

was established in 1978, the 

Bay Road site was formerly 

home to the OxfordDistrict 

High School, whichwas 

established in 1872. 

‘‘At this stage it’s about 

marking the datewhile we 

plan out the weekend,’’ 

principal Mike Hartsays. 

In the lead up to the 

LabourWeekend 

celebrations, studentswill 

be learningaboutthe 

school’s historyaspart of 

bringingAotearoa New 

Zealand history intothe 

curriculum, he says. ‘‘Itwill 

giveour youngpeople the 

opportunity to explore the 

history of Oxford.’’ 

As the school reflects on its 

past, it will also look to the 

future, with the biggest 

redevelopment on the site in 

150 years taking shape. 

‘‘Itcould be abuilding site 

at the time of the jubilee as 

we make way for two 

significant buildings on site, 

replacing almostall of our 

older classrooms,’’ Mr Hart 

says. 

The redevelopment not 

only replaces old 

classrooms, with most 

buildings predating Oxford 

Area School, but also caters 

for growth. 

Of the presentschool roll 

of around 600, more than 300 

are in the year7to13end of 

the school, Mr Hart says. 

‘‘At the momentwehave a 

bulge in the year 9to13s and 

probably our biggest ever 

cohort,particularlyinthe 

year 9and 10s.And we have a 

really healthy numberof 

students in year 13, who 

celebrate their graduation 

after 13 years at the school.’’ 

Jubileecommittee 

chairpersonMary Chisnall 

PHOTO:FILE 

served on the 125th jubilee 

committeein1997, while her 

mother served on the 

centenary committeein1972, 

Mr Hartsays. 

‘‘We havestaff who were 

students here and now 

they’re teaching here. ‘‘And 

we havegenerations of the 

same family who havecome 

through the school(s), so 

when we have our 150th 

jubilee it will be quite 

exciting to see those 

generations come together.’’ 

To register an interest in 

the reunion at Labour 

Weekend, October 22 to 24, 

email: 

jubilee@oxford.school.nz. 

Cheviot to encourage budding farmers 

Cheviot’sbudding youngfarmers are 

hoping to test their skills nextmonth. 

Cheviot Area School students have 

formed aTeenAg cluband are hopingto 

compete in theJunior Young Farmer of 

theYearTasman regional final being 

held at LincolnonFebruary 19. 

Thegroup wasformedtohelplocal 

students to engagemore in theprimary 

sector. Since itsformation, the students 

have been busyfundraisingtoattend 

the Junior Young Farmerfinaland 

planning fieldtripstolearnabout 

different aspects oftheagriculture 

industry. 

Theclubiskeentohearfrom anyone 

who would like to help. Contact the 

supportteacher KellyFletcherJones at 

Cheviot Area School on (03)3198787or 

email: 

kfletcherjones@cheviot.school.nz. 

C A S 

www.cheviot.school.nz 

W2022 

Nau mai haere mai, new enrolments welcome 

for 2022 -Years 1to8 

Free Kai in Schools Programme 

Dual Learning Integrated &Small Class Sizes 

4th February course confirmaon(Y11-13) 

4thFebruary new enrolments 

7th February Waitangi Dayobserved (school 

closed) 

8th February first Day alllevels (Y0-13) 

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 to03 319 5228 oroffice@hapuku.school.nz 

559 Kincaid Road, Hāpuku, Kaikōura 7371 

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

Ki Uta kiTai -From the Mountains to the Sea 

Best ofBoth Worlds 

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TUAHIWI SCHOOL 

Year 0-8. Noenrolment zone. 

Twolearning pathways -TeReo Māori andEnglish 

Exciting, innovative, personalised learning 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 or021 184 9344 

office@tuahiwi.school.nz 

www.tuahiwi.school.nz 

New build ... Final preparations are being made to Hurunui College’s new junior block. 

We would like to wish everyone a 

Happy New Year! 

Welcomes pupils back to school on 

Monday 31 st January 2022 

at 8.50am. 

The School office will be open on 


Classrooms renewed 

Hurunui College’s juniorpupils can 

look forward to new classrooms when 

they return to school this year. 

Principal StephenBeck says the 

school’s year1to4staffare excited at 

the prospectofmovinginto anew 

classroom block. 

The new block featuresfour teaching 

spaces, workspaces and ajunior 

technologyhub. 

It replaces fourprefabricated 

buildings which are thoughttodate 

back to the 1970s ‘‘and probably had a15 

year life span’’. 

‘‘It’sbeen along time coming and 

greatly needed,’’ Mr Beck says. 

‘‘Those prefabshad poor insulation 

and were hard to heat,soitwill be nice 

to havefit for purpose buildings. 

‘‘The workhas been goingfor nine 

monthssofar, and it will change the 

look of our junior end of the school.’’ 

The prefabs were due to be moved offsite 

lastweekend, withthe final sign off 

of the new buildings likely to happen 

this week. 

The $2 million buildwas made 

possible when the Ministry of 

Education agreed to chip in some extra 

funds to extend the school’s 10year 

property budget, afteraperiodof 

negotiation. 

Mr Beck says there was talk of moving 

prefabsfrom the former Shirley Boys’ 

and Avonside Girls’High School sitesin 

Christchurch. 

‘‘But Isaid ‘if they’renot good enough 

for town,they’re not good enough for 

us’. 

‘‘We wantedbuildingswhich were fit 

for purpose.’’ 

With the redevelopment of the school 

finallycomplete, Mr Beck saysHurunui 

Collegehad the infrastructure to serve 

for the next30years. 

Mr Beck, who is the New Zealand 

Area Schools Associationpresident, 

says rural areas are often neglected 

compared to larger urban schools. 

The recoveryfrom the Canterbury 

earthquakes had also led to extended 

delays for schools which werenot 

directly impacted, he says. 

‘‘The urban areas have had massive 

population growth, whereasthe rural 

schoolshave stayedrelatively 

consistent overthe last20years. 

‘‘And then we had the earthquakes 

which meant the energywent into 

rebuildingthose schools. 

‘‘But it’s good to see we haven’tbeen 

left out altogether.’’ 

Our school office will be open from Tuesday1 st February. 

Thefirst day back forstudents is Wednesday 2 nd February 2022 startingat8:55am. 

Forall enquiries please phone the school office on 314 9444. 

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 

2438048 

2431145 

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 

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 

More detailed information onour 2022 start dates 

is available onthe ‘News &Events’ page at: 

www.rangiorahigh.school.nz



Youth being well supported in Kaikoura 

Kaikoura’s youthleaders are gearing 

up for abusy year. 

The Kaikoura Education Trust, 

knownasTeHaoMatauranga, offers a 

variety of education programmes, 

youthgroups and activities, and 

supports the Kaikoura Youth Council. 

The trustisin its second year of 

delivering the Mayor’s Taskforce for 

Jobs programme and is on track to 

exceed its targets, employmentcoordinator 

Sean Maddensays. 

The criteria is to place50youth 

impacted by Covid or with disabilities, 

but ‘‘we don’tturn anyone away’’,Mr 

Madden says. 

In the firstnine monthsaround130 

people were placed in jobs, including 

60 placements underthe criteria. 

Mr Madden says around 80 have 

been placedinjobs since July. 

In the last six months threefirstaid 

courses, aclass 2trucklicence course 

and defensive driving courses have 

been offered, with more in the 

pipeline for 2022. 

Work preparation courses are 

offered for high school students and 

Winz clients, including CV and cover 

letter writing and interviewskills. 

Food safety and basiccoffee skills 

courses are offeredaspreparationfor 

jobs in hospitality. 

‘‘We support workplaces to upskill 

staffaswell.One of our mandates is 

supportinglocal businesses,’’ Mr 

Madden says. 

Localstudents are supported to gain 

NCEA credits andqualifications 

through correspondence school and 

otherdistanceand online providers, 

with staff onsite to help themstudy, 

trustcoordinator Vicki Gulleford 

says. 

The trusthas taken over the 

management of the former Scout Hall, 

whichhas receivedearthquake 

reports. 

‘‘The outside work is complete and 

now the community is fundraisingfor 

the insideand the plumbingand 

storage,’’MsGulleford says. 

‘‘It’sreallygood to havethis 

community space back againaswe’ve 

been filled to the brim for space, 

particularly foryoungpeople.’’ 

The Kaikoura Youth Council is 

preparing for arecruitment drive as it 

gears up for abusy year. 

‘‘It’sasmallgroupbut they’re really 

committed,’’ Ms Gulleford says. 

‘‘We always haveafew drop off each 

year as they head awaytotertiary 

study or for employment, so it will be 

good to get the numbers backupto 

take the pressure off.’’ 

The trust is running summer 

activities including aMtFyffe forest 

walk and clay pigeontarget shooting, 

so keep and eyeonthe Te Ha o 

Matauranga page on Facebook. 

Supporting Kaikoura youth ... Te Ha o 

Matauranga coordinator Vicki Gulleford, 

and employment coordinator Sean 

Madden are gearing up for abusy 2022. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

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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New tech frontiers at 

Rangiora New Life 

Covid19 hasopened up new 

technologyfrontiers for schools, 

RangioraNew Life Schoolprincipal 

StephenWalters says. 

Likemanylocalschools, Rangiora 

New Life Schoolmoved its annual 

prizegiving onlinetoallow families to 

watch theevents,amidCovid19 

restrictions. 

‘‘Welivestreamed prizegivingthis 

year. 

‘‘But it still doesn’t takeawayfrom 

the fact our parentscouldn’t be there,’’ 

he says 

However, theschool hadlearntthat 

by streaming the prizegiving, it had 

allowedfamily members in other parts 

of New Zealand andoverseas to watch 

it in realtime. 

Mr Walters saysthe pandemic 

accelerated some of the developments 

thatwere probablyalreadyinthe 

pipeline. 

For him, it is justone more 

‘‘paradigm shift in education’’. 

‘‘Mytime in education has traversed 

fromwhere computerswere oddities 

and nowwehavephones which are 

morepowerful thanthe computerswe 

had back then.’’ 

RangioraNew Life School 

introducedBYOD (bring yourown 

devices) six years ago,somovingto 

onlinelearning for thelast twoyears of 

lockdownshas been arelatively 

seamless transition. 

‘‘We’re usedtohaving devices as part 

of our teachingand learning, it just 

meant goingfrom facetoface to 

screentoscreen learning wasthe only 

realchange,’’ Mr Walters says. 

These daysthere are 400odd pupils 

and staffusingmultiple devices at 

school. 

It hascreated atechnological 

challengewhich allschools havebeen 

forcedtomeethead on, to createa 

systemtocopewillall that data, he 

says. 

Mr Walters saysschools havea 

valuable roletoplayinprovidingfacetoface 

contact and facilitating student 

learning. 

‘‘Thecrucial person in thelearning is 

theteacher. 

‘‘They’re the personwho takes what 

needstobelearnedand adaptsitfor 

each student to achieve the learning 

outcome.’’ 

Thebenefitoftechnology, besides 

allowing learningtocontinueina 

lockdown environment, is in enhancing 

individualisedlearning ratherthan a 

moretraditional ‘‘one size fits all’’ 

approach,hesays. 

‘‘Students are notgettingbored 

because they’vefinished earlier and 

havingtowaitfor therestofthe classto 

catch up, because there’s 

opportunitiesfor them to carry on 

individually. 

‘‘Evensomethingassimpleasa 

video,inthepast youcouldonlyshow it 

to the class once. But nowwedistribute 

video resources to student devices so 

theycan watch it multiple times at 

schoolorathome.’’ 

Mr Walterssaysthere seemstobeno 

limitsonwhat learningispossible with 

technology. Having dabbled in virtual 

reality, he says, it hasthe potentialto 

simulate experiences whichmight 

otherwisebeunavailable in the 

classroom. ‘‘It seems real. Iwill 

certainlynot be riding any more virtual 

rollercoasters.’’ 

JULIA EVANS-BRANT School of Music 

Phone A/H 03 312 0904 Mobile 027 251 0123 

............................................................ 

Specialist in Individual One on One Tuition -get more 

out of your lessons and learn individually at your pace 

Woodwind Specialist (Classical, Jazz, 

Rock and Pop) 

Fully RegisteredMusic Teacher 

Scholarships /SmallGroups /Jazz Bands 

Offering AssociateBoard and TrinityCollegeof 

London Exams:Initial-Diploma Level 

Graduated in Cambridge, England -Qualifications: BA 

(HONS),LLCM(TD), ALCM, AIRMT,DipTeach (Sec) 

Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet, Recorder and Music Theory. 

Beginner Voice and keyboard, NCEA Assistance Music 

Discover the Magical Sounds of 

SAXJULS-TONE Professional Performer 

1950S TO CURRENT 

WEDDINGS –CHURCH, SIGNING REGISTER AND 

RECEPTION 

FUNCTIONS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS 

Phone A/H 03 312 0904 Mobile 027 251 0123 

2444038 

Dates for 2022 

Friday 28 th January 2022 

Course Confirmation (Old Library) 

1.30pm -2-30pm, Year 11 

2.30pm -3.30pm, Year 12 &13 

Wednesday 2 nd February 2022 

All Students Year 1-13 

9.00am Start 

11.30am: Mihi Whakatau 

(Welcome) GP Hall 

Welcome to the new school year and 

to new students, staff and parents. 

Buses run from Wednesday 

2 nd February 



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WOODEND SCHOOL 

We welcome all families 

and students back to school 

with astart date of 

Wednesday 2 nd February 2022. 

The office will be open from 

Wednesday 26 th January 

from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon for 

enrolments and enquiries. 

Adrienne Simpson -Principal 

Ph: 03 312 7808 or (0274) 430 451 

WAIPARA 

SCHOOL 

commences on 

Wednesday 

2 nd February 2022. 

Please remember to bring sunhats 

and swimming togs. 

Enquiries and new enrolments to 

Di Officer, Principal 

Ph 03 314 6814 

waipara@xtra.co.nz 

www.waipara.school.nz 

Waipara School 

Loffhagen Drive, Waipara 

2432499 

Accepting enrolments for 2022 from young parents 

or expectant parents aged under 21 years 

The on-site ELC has spaces available for children 

aged 6weeks to 6years 

Monday 24 January 2022, 9am to3.30pm 

Early Learning Centre open for new enrolments. 

Transport available. Whānau welcome. 

Tuesday 1February 2022, 10.30 to12noon 

Young Parents’ College enrolment for 

new &returning students 

For all YPC enquiries please contact: 

Ruth Robertson P: 3278386 M: 022 0742326 

Robert Coup Road, Kaiapoi 7630 

E: ypc@kaiapoi.school.nz 

For ELC enquiries please contact: 

Jacinta McInerney P: 3278315 M: 027 8165388 

E: karangamai@wellbeingnc.org.nz 

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Rangiora New LifeSchool 

Te kura oranga hou oRangiora 

ACommunity that Cares 

Startdates for 2022! 

Students who Achieve 

Monday 31 January 9.00 am Office open. 

Surnames A-L (+ Peer Support Leaders) 

Tuesday 1February: 

Wednesday 2February: 

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 

Teacher Only Day 

Teacher Only Day 

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 

Musical at Ashgrove 

By DAVID HILL 

Leon Van’t VeenGibbon is looking 

forward to seeing his pupils shine this 

year. 

As the Ashgrove School principal, 

known to his students as ‘‘Mr V’’, gears 

up for his second full year at the school, 

he is excited at the prospect of awhole 

school production of ‘‘a blockbuster 

musical’’ he wrote. 

‘‘It will bring the school community 

together with singing and dancing and 

allow our students to shine like 

superstars.’’ 

The details of the musical are being 

kept under wraps for now, but Mr Vsays 

it is aproduction not to be missed. 

After ‘‘a year of firsts’’, Mr Vsays he is 

excited about the future at Ashgrove. 

‘‘Even though it’s been hard to connect 

with the community with the Covid19 

restrictions, Ifeel we have done well this 

year and I’m looking forward to next 

year,’’ he said, just before the 2021 

school year ended last month. 

Among the highlights in 2021 were 

hosting aMihi Whakatau to welcome the 

new pupils with karakia, waiata, haka 

and traditional greetings, participating 

in the National Jump Jam competition 

and introducing the William Pike 

Challenge. 

‘‘The William Pike Challenge creates a 

safe place for students to get used to 

stepping outside of their comfort zone by 

engaging them in new, challenging and 

rewarding experiences,’’ Mr Vsays 

For the first time this year the school 

has utilised social media to showcase 

‘‘moments of pride within our school to 

the wider community’’. 

Anew initiative has been ‘‘Ashgrove 

Angels’’, which was introduced by staff 

two years ago and extended to students 

last year, Mr Vsays. 

Superstars ... Ashgrove School principal 

Leon Van't VeenGibbon shows some of his 

pupils the ‘‘blockbuster musical’’ which will 

be performed as awhole school production 

in term three. 

PHOTO: FILE 

‘‘It was an activity that saw staff 

anonymously celebrate our appreciation 

of one another by leaving small gifts or 

notes of appreciation for afellow staff 

member, without them being aware of 

who their admirer was. 

‘‘This brought joy and enhanced our 

overall wellbeing. 

‘‘Each class has had avisit from ‘Ash 

Grovy’ or ‘All Might’, kindness 

superheroes who lay down the challenge 

to be kind to someone or agroup of 

people by performing acts of service, 

creating gifts and gestures of kindness.’’ 

Youare warmly invited to contact Wendy at our Office 

to meet our Principal Trish McKendry, and have a 

guided tour of our Catholic school. 

We have just completed asuccessful renovation 

project of all of our classroom spaces into attractive, 

inviting places to learn. 

We offer acaring and supportive learning 

environment which caters for individual learning 

styles, offers arange of different learning 

programmes, before and after school care and a 

dedicated Intermediate School for Year 7&8students. 

We also have asmall number of places available for 

children who are not Catholic. We look forward to 

meeting you and your family. 

2376490 

Address: 61 Fuller St, Kaiapoi Email: office@stpatkai.school.nz 

Phone: 03 327 7700 Website: www.stpatkai.school.nz

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RURAL LIFE 

North Canterbury News, January 20, 2022 

Familiar feel to the season 

By DAVID HILL 

NorthCanterbury farmers could be 

excused for feelingasense of deja vu. 

The grass is green and feed supplies 

are strong, meat schedules and the milk 

priceremain steady. 

The scenario was similar 12 months 

ago, untilthe ‘‘tap was turnedoff’’ and the 

region was thrust into adrought. 

‘‘We saidthat last yearas2021 started 

very similarbeforegoing very dry till 

May,’’ says Federated FarmersNorth 

Canterbury meat and woolvicechairperson 

Stu Fraser. 

He says consistent summer rain means 

Hurunui Riverlevels are holding well, so 

therehave been no irrigationrestrictions 

for keepingcrops watered. 

It also means farmers have struggled to 

get hay baledontime. 

‘‘Thelambs are growing wellwith some 

good,fine, warmweather,’’ Mr Fraser 

says. 

But concerns remain around freezing 

worksspace, should therebeaCovid 

outbreak. 

Federated Farmers North Canterbury 

presidentCaroline Amyessays therehas 

been consistent rain so far this summer 

and the grass is still growing. 

‘‘Talking to Daniel Maxwell at Cheviot, 

he sayshe’s got more grass than he’s had 

for anumber of years so he expects to 

makesome money this year.’’ 

Whatever the weatherholds in the 

coming weeks and months,MsAmyes says 

thereare some ‘‘storm clouds’’ on the 

horizon. 

Covid19 and uncertainty around 

regulations continue to causeheadaches, 

whilehigh fertiliser pricesare pushing 

up the costsofproduction. 

‘‘Fertiliser pricesare high and we don’t 

see that price dropping anytime soon, so 

whileweare getting agood production 

season,farmers are not making as much 

as theywould like.’’ 

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The He Waka Eke Noa primary sector 

climateactionpartnership roadshow will 

be touringthe country nextmonth and Ms 

Amyes encourages farmers to get along 

and express their views. The roadshow 

willstop off at the AmberleyPavilion on 

February22from 12.30pmto2.30pm. 

Ms Amyes says while thereisarisk of 

Covid19 getting on farm,the biggest 

concernisthe disruption if freezing 

works or milk processing plants are 

forced to close due to an outbreak. 

‘‘But they have reallygood plans in 

place if somethingshouldhappen. It’s 

about reducing the risk of exposure, 

while still trying to livealife.’’ 

She is hopefulthe traffic lightsystem 

willallow A&P showstogoahead and 

provideaboost to ruralcommunities in 

an uncertain time. 

‘‘Big events take alot of effort to plan 

and it alladds another layer of 

complexity, but it wouldbereallygreat if 

we could get afew of them happening.’’ 

ECan offers irrigation tipsfor summer 

Summer is here and that means irrigation 

could become more widespread across 

North Canterbury. 

Irrigation cansupport bettergrowthin 

paddocks, providing more feed foranimals 

andbetter conditionsfor growing crops. 

Water is aprecious resource in the 

Waimakariri,Hurunui and Waiauareas 

particularly in dry periods. 

EnvironmentCanterbury’s Waimakariri 

andHurunuiWaiau Zone delivery lead, 

Marco Cataloni, says people are 

encouragedtoirrigate efficiently and 

considertheir overallwater use. 

More than 500,000 hectares of land is 

irrigated in Canterbury. 

Mr Cataloni saysone key factor people 

should consider whenchoosingtheir 

irrigationsystem,isits efficiency. 

‘‘Youshould look for one which will 

maximise the amountofpasture grown 

whileusing as littlewateraspossible. 

‘‘Well managed irrigation systems 

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pumpingcostsand protectsoil structure, 

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One key consideration for those 

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PROPERTY 

Live in your own Resort... 

17 Oakgrove Drive, Rangiora 

It’s hard to believe our owners could even contemplate leaving this amazing place but it is time to downsize. Last year they stumbled upon and 

purchased apropertythat will be perfect and keep them busy renovating for the next few years. What the next lucky owners of No. 17 will obtain 

is the first home established in this amazing one-of-a-kind, lakeside lifestyle community,along with all its many benefits. 

“Northbrook Waters” is one of New Zealand’s only private slalom ski-lakes where one can walk outside their door to their own beachfront, and 

wade into their own private lake. Whether you are askier or one of the many families who reside in this private community,everyone who enters 

the gateway, simply falls inlove with the setting. Youdon’t need to be askier to appreciate that this is arare haven -where you equally share in 

all the facilities which include part ownership of the lake, clubhouse, and the ski-boat, the extras to living here are just the icing on the cake to 

residing and buying in this oasis! 

The home is substantial, along with four generous bedrooms, within the home over two levels, there is another living room upstairs that is currently 

used as the home gym/study, this room is versatile and could be used for avariety of options. Along with the main house, aself-contained 

apartment with private access is on the ground floor, complete with its own off-street parking at the end of the house overlooking the lake; a 

perfect place for B&B or extended family to live independently away from the main home. The photos give you asmall tempter of what this home 

has to offer,but viewing and experiencing will have your heartracing, immaculate presentation, all you need to do is move in and startliving. 

While they’ll be sad to leave 17 Oakgrove Drive, their loss could be your gain in this beautiful lakeside paradise that you’re sure to love for years 

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YOUR LIFE 

your way 

RELAX or adventure 

With arange of amenities and attractions always available, no 

two days are the same at The Sterling, Kaiapoi. 

You’re free to explore, adventure, orsimply relax and recharge. 

Socialise with friends and family or enjoy the peace and quiet. 

Either way, the choice is yours. 

AMENITIES 

on your doorstep 

There is much to see and do at The Sterling and new 

amenities are rolling out all the time. Inthe future our 

residents will be able to visit the village cafe, club 

lounge or bar. Workout at the gym, swim afew laps 

of the pool or unwind in the spa or sauna. 

Choose to pass the afternoon in the games room or 

strategise on the oversized outdoor chess set. The putting 

green, bowling green and croquet lawn will keep any sports 

enthusiasts busy, while the community garden will ensure 

green thumbs will be well provided for. 

And being only 20 minutes from the city centre via the 

Northern Motorway, the best of Kaiapoi, the city and rural 

Canterbury is always nearby. 

Retirement living in the HEART OF THE COMMUNITY

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Last month we welcomed our 

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Thiswas an excitingtimefor us, 

and ourresidentshave enjoyed 

their experience of settlinginto 

their new lifestyle andmeeting 

their neighbours. 

Hear from acouple of our 

residents and how they are 

enjoying life at The Sterling. 

Sharon Kearns and Ray Lewis –residents atThe Sterling 

“When we came toThe Sterling we immediately liked what we 

saw -even though it was still being built. We just knew ‘this is for 

us’, so it was an easy decision to make. 

The house is terrific. Everything we want ishere. It’s spacious, 

it’s bright and it’s secure. It’s everything we want. 

We don’t feel isolated in any way. Weoften have friends drop 

in, or we can walk down the road and see people we know and 

say hello. The coffee shop is just down the road, so Ican meet a 

friend there on aFriday and it’s just easy.” 

We have no regrets about moving in. 

We’re very happy. Wewould definitely 

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Golf croquet in schools 

GOLF CROQUET 

By LINDSAY KERR 

Followingthe success of recent 

primary school Golf Croquet 

tournaments,Rangiora Club member 

Howard Pettigrew has takenthis 

challenge to anotherlevel at the club’s 

River Roadfacility. 

Golf Croquet has proven to be 

popular with many of the students 

from the four schools that have taken 

part in the tournaments. 

It has encouraged in particular, 

those who do not necessarily have a 

reasonable athletic ability and those 

who like to think strategically. 

North Loburn, Loburn, Ashley and 

Ouruhia schools have taken part in the 

annual tournament following coaching 

sessions received from Howard. 

The popularity has resulted in 

combined sessions on Thursday 

afternoons. 

Recently this extended to Sunday 

mornings whereparents have also 

been invited, to witness the children’s 

progress and to also try the game for 

themselves. 

John Lundy (12) says he intends to 

carry on playing, eventhough he will 

soon begin secondary school. 

‘‘I like playing cricket too, but Ialso 

like chess andthat is strategic, just like 

Croquet,’’ he says. 

John’s parents Manita andJames 

tried their hand at the game ona 

recent Sundayand also expressed 

positive thoughts. 

‘‘We arefarmersand Ican’t believe 

Taking ashot ... Liam Jones shoots the 

hoop while Tim Huffadine and Hayden 

Jones watch on. 

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we are here playing when the sun is 

shining at this time of the year. 

‘‘We do not do familythings very 

often really, but we had breakfast out 

today and now we are here playing 

ourselves. It’s home to dosome baleage 

soon though.’’ 

Stu Jones was with his two children, 

who very quick to say they were now 

playing on the lawn at home. 

Tate Huffadine (12) plays several 

sports including basketball and 

cricket. Like the others, he loves the 

strategic side of croquet. 

With the soon to be opened 

extensionstothe Rangiora club’s lawn 

facilities, there will be room to 

adequatelycater for all ages and 

perhaps reserve oneevening for a 

business house type league to 

commence. 

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Public Notices 

Road Stopping 

Portion of the unnamed unformed legal road adjoining Costellos Road tothe north 

and the unnamed unformed legal road to the south in Hawarden, Hurunui District. 

Public Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 319(h) and 342(a) of the Local 

Government Act 1974, the Hurunui District Council proposes to stop part of the road 

described inthe schedule hereto: 

SCHEDULE: 

PURPOSE: 

The portion of road when stopped shall be amalgamated pursuant to Section 345(1) 

(a) of the Local Government Act 1974 with adjoining land as follows: 

The above-mentioned plan may be viewed at the Hawarden Community Library or 

the Hurunui District Council Offices at 66 Carters Road, Amberley during normal 

office hours or on the Councils website www.hurunui.govt.nz under Have you Say - 

Consultations. 

If you would like to object to this proposal you must lodge your objection in writing to 

the Hurunui District Council Attn: Liz Atkins either in person to 66 Carters Road, 

Amberley, orposted to POBox 13, Amberley 7441 or email 

liz.atkins@hurunui.govt.nz to arrive no later than 5:00pm 22 February 2022. 

Dated atHurunui District Council, Amberley this 2day of December 2021. 

This is the second publication of this notice. 

H Dobbie 

Chief Executive Officer

What’s happening in your 

community… 

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

Roadworks Across the District 

Fernside Road 

The work relaying and surfacing Fernside Road is 

progressing well. This was programmed for what 

is generally aquiet time in the summer holidays 

however, we are aware that this is causing some 

traffic delays. 

The roadisexpected to be reopened to two-way 

traffic in approximatelytwoweeks’ time-depending 

on the weather. TheCouncil hashad an electronic 

sign boardinstalledonthe northern motorway 

encouraging people to use Rangioravia Woodend to 

try and help with delays. 

Woodend Road 

Work started onMonday toinstall anew sewer 

main at the intersection ofWoodend Road and SH1. 

The road will beclosed eastbound between 

Gibbs Drive and SH1 with traffic diverted 

through Bowie Road and Hewitts Road or 

Gibbs Drive and School Road. 

This means that the number 97bus will detour from 

its usual route. Buses travelling eastbound towards 

Pegasus will detour from Woodend Road, onto 

Bowie Drive, right on Hewitts Road, before turning 

le on to Main North Road to the normal route. 

King Street 

The upgrade to Rangiora Sewer continues to 

snake its way down King Street with contractors 

on site now. Parking has been reduced with two 

traffic lanes being maintained for the initial 

stages of work. 

As the work progresses, King Street will be 

reduced to one lane with one-way traffic 

southbound from the Queen Street roundabout. 

Traffic will be detoured via Church and Murray 

Streets. This will start approximately four to 

eight weeks into the project and there will be 

signage in place. 

Muscle Car Madness 

Areminder that The Muscle Car Madness car show 

is this weekend at Rangiora Showgrounds. The 

roads in and out will be especially busy so plan 

ahead and drive carefully. 

Scooter Trial 

We're aware of afew complaints about e-scooter 

use in our towns, especially around underage riding 

and misuse. Remember that e-scooters are only for 

riders 18+ and that you should never drink and ride. 

It would alsobegreat if youcould be considerateand 

park your scooter safely whenyou have finishedwith 

it -rememberthat otherpeople usethe footpaths 

too andobstacles can make access difficult for 

wheelchair usersorpeople on mobility scooters. 

English Language Classes 

Is English your second language? 

Come along toourour classes to improve 

your speaking and listening skills. 

We cover some interesting topics in afriendly 

and welcoming space with opportunities to 

socialise with your classmates too. 

When 

Every Saturday, 5February to 26 March 2022 

10am-1pm 

Where 

War Memorial Hall 

Cnr Albert and High Streets, Rangiora 

Cost 

Classes are free 

ABOUT GAMBLING 

Tell us what you think about gambling in 

our district. 

The Council adopted our Gambling VenuePolicy 

and Board Venue Policy in 2016, and nowit’stime 

to review these policiestoensuretheystill make 

sense forour community. 

Help us understand what Waimakariri residents 

currentlythink about Class 4gamblinginthe District. 

Complete the short survey and share your 

experience before Monday 21 February 2022. 

Have your say waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk 

For more information or to register 

Julie Cloughley |Tutor 

Email: cloughju@hotmail.com 

Phone: 027 403 8245 

For more info 

waimakariri.govt.nz/migrants-and-newcomers 

Free Digital 

Skills Classes 

Introduction to SmartPhones 

Kaiapoi Library 

Monday 24January • 10am -12pm 

Rangiora Library 

Thursday 27January • 10am -12pm 

IntroductiontoApps 

Kaiapoi Library 

Monday 31January • 10am -12pm 

RangioraLibrary 

Thursday 3February • 10am -12pm 

Bookings essential 

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Upcoming Council 

meetings 

Thefollowing meetings will be held 

in Januaryand February 2022.All 

meetings will be heldinthe Council 

Chamber, 215HighStreet,Rangiora, 

unless otherwisestated. 

CWMS Waimakariri Water Zone 

Committee 

Monday 31 January at 3.30pm. 

Council 

Tuesday 1February at1pm. 

Council Annual Plan Budget Meeting 

Wednesday 2February at9am. 

Oxford-Ohoka Community Board 

Wednesday 2February at7pm in the West 

Eyreton Hall, 3Earlys Road, West Eyreton. 

(The Public Forum section of the agenda 

will occur from 7pm to 7.20pm.) 

Council Annual Plan Budget Meeting 

Thursday 3February at9am. 

Mahi Tahi Joint Development 

Committee 

Tuesday 8February at9am. 

Rangiora-Ashley Community Board 

Wednesday 9February at7pm. 

Audit and Risk Committee 

Tuesday 15February at9am. 

Land and Water Committee 


Community and Recreation Committee 

Tuesday 15February at3.30pm. 

Woodend-Seon Community Board 

Tuesday 15February at6pm at the Seon 

Public Hall, 591 Upper Seon Road, Seon. 

Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board 

Monday 21 February at5pm in the Kaikanui 

Room, atthe Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic 

Centre, 176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi. 

District Planning and Regulation 

Committee 


Utilities and Roading Committee 

Tuesday 22February at3.30pm. 

Allmeetingsare open to thepublic. 

However, please note that vaccinepasses 

will be required to attend meetingsat 

the Woodend Community Centre and 

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre. 

Agendas areavailable twoworking days 

priortothe meeting. 

Agendas and minutes for meetings 

can be found atwaimakariri.govt.nz 

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Public Notices 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

DISTRICTPLANCHANGE 5– 

HANMERSPRINGS DESIGN STANDARDS 

Plan Change 5–Hanmer Springs design standards to 

the Hurunui District Plan will become operative on28 

January 2022. 

The Hurunui District Plan isavailable toview online: 

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Forqueries,please contactthe Duty Planner on 

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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. Registered Charity Number:CC10710 

ART AUCTION at Leithfield 

Pub, now cancelled. 

Gardening 

A+ GARDEN hedges cut 

to perfection. Tree &arbor 

work. For aquote. Phone 

021 111 4322. 

LAWN MOWING, 

spraying and lawn maintenance. 

Pegasus, Woodend, 

Kaiapoi, Rangiora. Ph 027 

349 7986. 

Religious Notices 

NEW CHURCH Sunday 

10am, His Presence 

Church, Pipe Band Hall, 

New World carpark, Rangiora. 

For enquiries, phone 

Susan 022 494 5540. 

MILKING SHEEP 15 

plus lambs, East Friesian, 

best offers over $200 plus 

gst. Phone 03 312 8693. 

SHEEP HANDLER, tips 

sheep upside down, $200 

plus gst. Ph 03 312 8693. 

WarMemorial Hall 

1Albert Street, Rangiora 7400 

PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440 

www.bsnc.org.nz 

2427308 

½PRICE 

DOG FOOD 

MEAT2U.NZ 

313 0022 

2424357 

Livestock 

FOR HIRE portable cattle 

yards & ramp, Loburn. 

Phone 027 540 0027. 

HOMEKILL & Wild 

Game meat processing. Ph 

313 0022. www.meat2u.nz. 

Pets 

BICHON HOMESTAY 

for smaller dogs. We look 

after your dog in our home. 

"No kennels". Phone today 

03 314 6110. 

GOING AWAY? Pet 

minding service. Phone 

Karen 027 733 4892. 

Situations Vacant 

Sutton Tools NZ Ltd 

Cars Wanted 

ANY old cars, anything pre 

1990, unfinished Hot Rods, 

Classic Cars. Please call 

027 258 8366. 

CASH 4CARS 

and 4WD'S 

Phone 

Automotive 

Parts 

03 313 7216 

CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

wanted for dismantling or 

repair. Phone 027 258 

8366. 

FALCONS & 

COMMODORES 

WANTED 

Suitable for 

dismantling or repairs 

Ph 313 7216 

We are adrill manufacturing company 

based in Kaiapoi. 

We are looking for staff in our 

Production Line. 

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 

2412522 

WANTED to buy Ford, 

Holden, Chrysler or 

Chev’s, Classic cars. Any 

other types considered, any 

condition. Please phone 

Tony 027 313 5000. 

Automotive Services 

CARAVANS & 

MOTORHOMES. 

Interior &exterior repairs, 

maintenance & upgrades, 

based in North Canterbury. 

Solar, satellite, awning 

installations. Sheetmetal, 

light engineering &welding 

services. Professional 

coach builder specializing 

in the RV industry 25 years. 

Call Darryl @ Advanced 

Auto Homes 027 220 6566. 

Personal 

A SEXY BLONDE talk 

live or listen. Ph 0900 44 

666. $3.99 +GST pm. R18. 

CARING LADY in her 

early seventies, would like 

to meet agenuine gentleman 

between 66 & 70 

years. No smokers, light 

drinker. For genuine 

relationship please. Reply 

to 03 313 2918. 

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. 

Flatmates 

FLATMATE wanted, living 

with professional male, 

on lifestyle block in Cust, 

$240pw inclusive of Wi fi 

& power. Please phone 

Mark 027 240 9004. 

2450299 


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 2motivatedteam 

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. 

Theideal 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 

SAWMILLER / 

FABRICATOR 

2449660 

Afull-time position has become available 

with our Oxford based sawmilling and 

timber packaging manufacturing team. 

The position requires: 

• Reliability,punctuality and self motivation 

• Ahigh level of physical fitness 

• The ability to work as partofateam 

• Attention to detail and accuracy 

Timber industryexperience is advantageous 

but not essential as full training will be 

provided. 

Applicants for this position should have NZ 

residency or avalid NZ work visa. 

Pre-employment medical and drug testing 

will be required. 

If you believe you possess the right skills 

and attitude for this position please email 

your cv and covering letter to 

admin@ais.co.nz, or contact Amy or Leith 

on 03 312 3341. 

Ashley Industrial Services Ltd 

8Mill Road, Oxford 

Entertainment 

BALCAIRN HALL welcomes 

the Mundi Trio an 

Arts On Tour NZ event, 

7.30pm, Saturday 12th 

February 2022. Free supper, 

alcohol free event, 

raffles, CD sales. Tickets 

$25 from Sally Macs, 

Amberley, Stan’s 7 Day 

Pharmacy, Rangiora, Sefton 

Garage and via 

www.balcairnhall.com. 

Vax certs required, scan 

and mask. 

Educational 

2451033 

TUITION available. Primary 

and secondary up to 

NCEA level 3. In centre 

(Rangiora) or interactive 

online from your home. 

Each student onanindividually 

tailored programme. 

Kip McGrath Rangiora has 

been serving the local community 

for 30 +years. Give 

us acall (03 313 3638) or 

book your free assessment 

online https://www.kipmcgrath. 

co.nz/rangiora

CLASSIFIED 


CAR GROOMER 

YARD HAND 

Required for busy 

dealership. 

Must be reliable, 

hard working with afull 

clean drivers licence. 

Agood sport mentality 

is essential. 

To apply send your CV to 

craig@stadiumcars.co.nz 

609 Lineside Rd, Rangiora 

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. 

• Mustbephysicallyfitand 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. 


CHEFS REQUIRED 

We arelooking for Junior /Senior Chefs to join 

our team in Clyde, Central Otago, as our busy 

summer season continues 

Full time &Part time positions available 

Youwill need great customer service skills, 

and energy and motivation to provide agreat 

experience for our guests. 

Wearea7day aweekbusiness so you will be 

required to work on arotating rostered basis. 

Applicants must have NZ residency or acurrent 

NZ work visa. 

If you would like to enjoy agreat lifestyle in 

our beautiful part of New Zealand, please 

send your CV to recruit@olivers.co.nz 

Customer Service Checkout 

Team Members 

Experienced customer service people preferred but 

full training provided. 

• Weekend work required. 

• Upto40hours. 

• Mustbecustomer focused. 

• Mustbephysically fit. 

• 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 

CLYDE 

CENTRAL OTAGO 

2451253 

2445690 

Due to increasing demand, Kip 

McGrath Rangiora is seeking 

an experienced, qualified and 

enthusiastic teacher able to teach 

maths up to NCEA level 1. 

Teachers will work with no more 

than 4students on individual 

programmes and must be excited 

about making adifference. 

All qualified applicants welcome, 

including vibrant retired teachers. 

Looking to make appointments 

now for 2022. 

Govt. vaccine mandate will apply. 

Further information from, 

and brief resumes to: 

rangiora@kipmcgrath.co.nz 

or by calling the centre Director, 

Dr. Grant Dykes (03) 313 3638. 

Trade&Services 

A PAINTER WITH 

PASSION! Local painter 

with 30 years of quality and 

integrity in all aspects of 

painting. Phone Mike on 

021 0903 8546. 

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. 

ALL TREE SERVICES, 

arbour work, pruning, tree 

removal. Affordable & 

friendly service. Telephone 

021 111 4322. 

ARBORIST qualified. 

Copper Beech Tree 

Services. Tree removal, 

pruning, height reduction, 

hedge trimming, shaping, 

tree planting, firewood. 

Free quotes. Contact Angus 

Edwards 027 259 6741 

copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com 

BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

Tree felling, topping, 

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish 

removed, stump grinding, 

branch chipping. 

Affordable rates. Phone 03 

327 5505 or 021 124 4894. 

BUILDERS Father &son 

team. Amac Builders are 

available to help you with 

your building needs. High 

standards, low overheads, 

no job too small. Check us 

out on fb. Amac Builders 

Ltd. Phone 027 318 4400. 

Firewood 

Trade&Services 

CHIMNEY 

Time to service your fire. 

Accumulation of soot seriously 

affects performance. 

Latest rotary brush technology. 

Free moisture check 

on wood. Safety inspection. 

All work insured and guaranteed. 

From $70 single 

story. 0800 SWEEPME or 

021 0277 1927. Visit 

www.sweepnz.co.nz. 

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. 

DRESSMAKING Bev’s 

Sew Good Services. For all 

your alterations, repairs, 

dressmaking, curtains. 

Phone 327 5535. 

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. 

PAINT & wallpaper 

services. Wayne Bryant, 

exterior, interior. Qualified 

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

Trade &Services 

PAINTER & Decorator. 

25 + years experience. 

Interior /exterior, roofs & 

waterblasting. For a free 

quote, please ph Steve 03 

314 4620 or 027 477 1930. 

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. 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Forall your painting & 

plastering requirements 

Local with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

2220615 

RANGIORA Rubbish 

Removal and RRR skips. 

Wheelie bins any frequency 

and skips from 1.5 cube to 

9cube. Skips and wheelie 

bins for any use, rubbish, 

greenwaste, building sites 

or just cleanups. Give us a 

phone call 313 6957 or for 

skips 021 313 255. 

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. 

SHEARER. Hap’s Farm & 

SWEEPS 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. 

SMALL MOTORS 

Replacement engines & 

parts, 6.5HP-27HP, petrol / 

diesel 027 262 2266 

www.SMALLMOTORS.nz. 

2451621 

SPILT old man pine, 3.7 

$260. Ph 021 993 497. 

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 

SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

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. 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

block 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468 

Guide 

2225862 

2434390 

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

2434425 

Air Conditioning 

Stay cool this summer 

Call us now for your free quote 

03 310 6087 

18 Albert Street, Rangiora 

Design |Installation |Servicing 

Appliance Repairs 

•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN 

•AUTHORISEDLOCAL SERVICE 

F&P, Bosch, Smeg, 

Ariston,LG, Classique,Haier, 

Samsung andmore.... 

“Forbestresults be sure to useauthorised service” 

NORTHCANTERBURY APPLIANCE SERVICES 

Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810 

2332343v2 

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 

2227889v2 

Computer Repairs 

Bruce Evans 

131 Ohoka Road 

Kaiapoi 

03 327 3111 

021 293 6331 

compucare@xtra.co.nz 

www.compucare.co.nz 

Computer Repairs &upgrades 

Prompt professional services 

2276525v2 

Virus &malware removal 

New &UsedPC’s4Sale

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Guide 

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

Character Boats &Marine 

North Canterbury’s 

specialist boat and leisure 

repair, maintenance and 

restoration service. 

2450273 

•Fibreglass &timber repairs 

•Gelcoat &paint repairs 

•Grooming &buffing 

•Classic boat restoration specialist 

•Jetboat maintenance &servicing 

•Boat fit out all watercraft 

Qualified boat builder with 20 years 

experience in marine industry. 

Enquiries welcome. 

Phone: 027 226 2656 

characterboatsmarine@gmail.com 

2397712v5 

Glass &Windscreens 

pet doors installed 

from only $165 

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 

Landscaping 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

For all your landscaping needs 

All Landscaping, Retaining Walls (Engineered and 

Non-Engineered), Timber Fences, Landscape Structures 

and more...Lifestyle Block, Rural and Residential. 

Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394 

www.blackhill.co.nz 

www.facebook.com/blackhillltd 

2372616v2 

2273277 

Denture Clinic 

AFFORDABLEDENTURE 

CLINIC 

(Formerly Riccarton Denture Clinic) 

1843944 

New Dentures 

Relines 

Repairs 

BRYCE JWARD NZCDT 

Kaiapoi 

Ph (03)327-0077 

Gold Card 

Discount 

AMPLIFY YOUR 

BUSINESS 

AND BE THE 

NAME THEY 

REMEMBER 

FIRST 

Advertise with 

us and get 

noticed 

today! 

Phone us today on 03 314 8335 or email 

sales@ncnews.co.nz to find out how we can help! 

KAIAPOI VILLAGEARCADE, 

123 WILLIAMS STREET 

Landscaping 

STEWART CONTRACTING 

Landscaping -Fencing 

& Earthworks 

ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING 

03 313 9375 •027 369 3974 

www.stewartcontracting.co.nz 

contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz 

2136148 

Allan Pethig 

For all your electrical needs. Residential &Commercial 

Phone 03 313 7144 

027 432 1534 

Fax 03 313 2144 

rgrantelectrical@gmail.com 

PO Box 69, Rangiora 

2269236 

2420841 

Electrician 

Engineering 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

▪ Painting ▪ Gardening 

▪ Fencing ▪ Lawn mowing 

▪ All General Maintenance 

Performed to the highest 

standard by a straight up, 

honest, Handy Guy 

No job too small! 

Flat hourly rate, no hidden surprises! 

Quarry Supplies 

QUARRY SUPPLIES 

2426159 

THE 

HANDY 

GUY! 

Handyman 

Call Guy “The Handy Guy” Now 

0275 040 658 

●CAP 65 ● CAP 40 

●CAP 20 ● Pit Run 

●Large Soakpit Boulders 

●Crusher Dust 

●Screened Sand 

●Horse Arena Sand 

Dean Hurley0274 336 993 

hurleyexcavation@xtra.co.nz 

2064 Tram Road 

•17metre spray 

booth 

•FullPaint 

Panel Service 

•Insurance Work 

Panel &Paint 

If it stands still 

long enough we 

will paint it 

•Fullcoachbuildingservice, fabricating 

doors, lockers, windows, tanks 

•PaintingMotorhomes, Caravans, Boats, 

Trucks,Tractors&Cars 

Now moved to 8Seven Mile Drive, Belfast 

Phone (03) 323 4115 

www.autobodyrepairs.co.nz 

& 

2445460 

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 

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 •Robbie 0274818 027 

Locally owned and operated 

1902273 

Skip Hire 

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 

Windows & Doors 

WINDOW MARKET PLACE 

• New & Used 

• Timber & Aluminium 

• Windows & Doors 

8am-5pm Weekdays 

8am-2pm Saturday 

2431576 

215 Waltham Rd, Sydenham 

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

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

ncn1242200aa 

CAP 65 

CAP 40 

CAP 20 

Shingle 

SHINGLE SUPPLIES 

Quarry Prices 

DRAINAGE CHIP 

from $40 per cube 




all +gst 

Plus all excavation and truck hire 

house excavations, driveways, subdivisions 

CONTRACTING 

Ph: KEN 027 201 3302 

Email: stress@xtra.co.nz 


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

RangioraToyota 

PASSENGER 

Signature 

CLASS 

2007 Toyota BladeHatch 

•2.4LPetrolAuto, 7-Airbags 

•Camera, Alloys, Half Leather 

•80,300kms 

$ 

12,995 

2005 Toyota Echo 

•1.2LPetrolManual,3-Door 

•5-Seater, NZ new 

•Only 94,200kms 

$ 

4,995 

2019 CorollaGXHatch 

•2.0L Petrol, Auto,Camera, Bluetooth 

•5-Star Safety 

•Only 25,300km 

$ 

26,995 

2015Yaris GX Hatch 

•1.3LPetrol5-speed manual 

•Camera, Bluetooh 

•NZ-new 

$ 

10,995 

2017 CorollaGLXHatch 

•1.8L PetrolAuto, Alloys, 

•Camera, FogLights 

•Only 47,700kms 

SUV 

$ 

23,995 

2014 CamryGLSedan 

•2.5LPetrolAuto 

•Cruise Control, Bluetooth 

•7Airbags 

$ 

12,995 

2011 Toyota Avensis 

Wagon 

•2.0L PetrolAuto, Alloys, Camera 

•Bluetooth 

•Keyless $ 

14,995 

2015Toyota Ractis 

•1.3LPetrolAuto, 45,550km 

•CD/AUX/USB 

Connectivity 

WAS$15,995 

$ NOW 14,995 

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 

VRX 

•2.4LPetrolAuto, Alloys 

•Leather 

•80,750kms 

WAS$12,995 

$ NOW 11,995 

2017 Toyota C-HR 5-Door 

•1.2LPetrolTurboAuto, AWD 

•5-Door,Alloys, Satnav,Camera 


2018 Toyota C-HR Hybrid 

5-Door 

•1.8L PetrolHybrid, Alloys 

•Half Leather,Satnav,Camera 

2015Ford Kuga Ambiente 

•1.5LPetrolAuto, 2WD,Alloys 

•ParkingSensors, Keyless,Bluetooth 


2015SubaruForester I 

Premium 

•2.5LPetrolAWD,Satnav, Camera 

•Keyless,Sunroof, 86,000kms 

$ 


26,995 $ $ 

•NZNew 

36,995 35,995 19,995 

$ 26,995 36,995 

2019 LandCruiser 

PradoVX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, Leather 7-Seater 

•NZnew,360 camera, Satnav 


COMMERICAL 

$ 

82,995 

2014 Toyota Highlander 

GXL 

•3.5LV6Petrol, 7-Seater Leather 

•Camera, Towbar 

•Bluetooth 

$ 

27,995 

2016 Rav4 GXL 

•2.5LPetrolAWD,Camera 

•Keyless,Towbar,Bluetooh 

•88,900km 

$ 

31,995 

2009 Toyota Wish Z 

•2.0L PetrolAuto, 6-seater 

•Alloys, Keyless 

•88,500km 

WAS$14,995 

$ NOW 13,995 

2018 Toyota Rav4 GX 2WD 

•2.0L PetrolAuto, Alloys, Camera 

•Satnav,SafetySense 

•Only 18,200kms 

$ 

39,995 

2015HiluxTRD 

•3.0L TurboDiesel Auto, 4WD 

•Leather,Camera, Satnav 

•Roof Racking, Alloys 

2017 LandCruiserPrado TX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, 7-Seater, Keyless 

•Camera, Leather 


2016 HoldenTrailblazer 

Colorado 7 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel 4WD 

•Leather,7-seater 

$ 

42,995 $ 

•63,800km 

63,995 

$ 

44,995 

2015Ford RangerXLT 

•3.2LTurbo Diesel Auto, 2WD 

•Alloys, Bluetooth, Tonneau 

•Rear Sensors 

$ 

29,995 

2018 HiluxSR54WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, Camera 

•Bluetooth, Satnav, ClimateAir 


$ 

53,995 

2016 HiluxSR5 Limited 

2WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, Leather,18”Alloys 

•SportsBar 

•Tonneau. 

$ 

42,995 

2013Hilux2WD 

•3.0L TurboDiesel,5-Speed manual 

•Bluetooth, SportsBar,Tonneau Cover 

•Towbar,Alloys 

$ 

29,995 

2018 Hilux SR5 Cruiser 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, leather 

•18” alloys, Tonneau 

•Only 37,250km 

$ 

60,995 

2010 Toyota Alphard 

•2.4LPetrolAuto, 8-Seater, 

•Twin AutoSliding Door,Sunroof 

•Camera, 99,950kms 

Percival Street,Rangiora • Ph (03) 313-8186any time • www.rangiora.toyota.co.nz 

Signature 

CLASS 

$ 

18,995 

2445475 

FINANCE &INSURANCE AVAILABLE

COME HOME TO TheSterling 

Selling from 

Selling from 

$545,000 

STAGE2VILLAS 

available now 

Following the exceptionally successful Stage 

One release, wenow have 16 stunning new villas 

available, offering residents apremium experience in 

retirement and village living, in the heart of the thriving 

Silverstream community in Kaiapoi. 

Act quickly to 

SECURE YOUR VILLANOW 

All 18 villas in Stage One were snapped up very quickly and 

we are anticipating an equally high demand for Stage Two. 

Register your interest today by emailing us at 

hello@thesterling.co.nz or call Michelle on 

0508 783 754 to discuss your plans. 

Retirement living in the HEART OF THE COMMUNITY

Sellingfrom 

Selling from 

$545,000 

STAGE2availablenow 

SHOWHOME now open 

Come and view inside our newly opened 

Showhome, located inthe heart of the thriving 

Silverstream community in Kaiapoi, by making an 

appointment today! 

Contact Michellebyemailing hello@thesterling.co.nz 

or callon0508 783 754 to makeanappointment. 

COME &SEE 

for yourself! 

OPEN 

DAY 

29 JAN 

10am -2pm 

Register your attendance today 

We invite you to register to attend our Open Day. 

Join us at our new temporary clubhouse for acoffee, 

sausage sizzle and live music, and atour of our 

recently opened showhome. 

To register your attendance visit 

www.thesterling.co.nz, email hello@thesterling.co.nz 

or call on 0508 783 754. (Covid traffic light restrictions apply) 

VISIT us 



TALK to us 

0508 783 754 


LEARN more 

thesterling.co.nz

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