North Canterbury News: January 27, 2022

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Making waves on the national surf scene 

Riding the waves ... Rakiatea Tau on his way to anational title at Westport. 

PHOTO: DEREK MORRISON NZ SURF JOURNAL. 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Ayoung North Canterbury surfer is cutting 

an impressive figure on the national 

scene. 

Rakiatea Tau, who surfs out of Waikuku 

Beachfor the Northside Boardriders 

Club,took out the club’s second ever Surf 

National titleatthe New Zealand 

NationalsatWestport. 

Rakiateawon the under18 division,and 

was alsoplacedsecond in the under16 

boy’s division. 

The standout performer’s ability to ride 

the waves,caught the attention of the New 

Zealand surfing community, andhelooks 

certaintogomuch further in the sport. 

The Northside Boardriders Club has 

had one other National Champion — 

Campbell Heasley was the Year 6Primary 

Schools National Champion back in 2015. 

Another Waikuku Beachsurfer,Jack 

McKenzie, who wascompeting in his first 

open men’s event,also performed well, 

makingitthroughtothe quarter finals. 

Results for the Northside Boardriders 

Club. 

Under14 Boys:Hamua Tau, 19th; Tai 

Mckenzie 10th.Under14 girls: Daisy Kay 

10th.Under16 boys:RakiateaTau, 2nd. 

Under18 boys:Rakiatea Tau 1st;Koby 

Cameron 10th; Jack Mckenzie 13th; 

Campbell Heasley19th;Liam Heasley 

25th.Open Mens: Jack Mckenzie 13th; 

Liam Heasley 37th and Campbell Heasley 

equal37. 

North Canterbury economy impacted at Red 


The North Canterbury economy 

will take ahit from the Covid19 

Red traffic light setting, with a 

myriad of events cancelled 

across the region as omicron 

makesits presence felt in New 

Zealand. 

Heather Warwick chief 

executive of EnterpriseNorth 

Canterbury, the regions 

economic and development 

agency, saysthe impact of the 

loss of eventswill be 

‘‘devastating’’ for all event 

organisers, and North 

Canterbury. 

Events playamajor roleinthe 

region bringing visitor spend, 

and enjoymentand pride for 

residents, shesays. 

‘‘They have been on edge 

waiting for any changeintraffic 

light levels,and now it has 

happened. Worst of all, it has 

happened at the heightofevent 

season.’’ 

Agricultural and Pastoral 

shows, festivals, rallies and 

sports events tumbled one after 

another this week, because 

organisers could notsee away 

through the red tape to runtheir 

events. Withnoend in sight for a 

setting change, they were left 

withfew options but to cancel or 

postpone.All wouldhave brought 

in valuable dollarsto 

communities, and the region,as 

visitors andlocals,starved of 

events, welcomedthe 

opportunity to enjoy country 

hospitalityand entertainment. 

All North Canterbury A&P 

shows have been cancelled. The 

Kaikoura,Cheviot,Hawarden, 

Oxfordand Amuri A&P 

committees were leftwith no 

choicebut to abandon plans for 

the traditionalannual gatherings 

showcasing their districts. But 

organiserscould not finda 

feasible, or economic way of 

staging an event for their 

communitiesand visitors with 

just 100 people allowedthrough 

the gates. 

At Orange, the shows may have 

been possible, but aheavy weight 

would have fallen on the 

shoulders of volunteers charged 

with verifying vaccine passes at 

entrances. 

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OAS multimillion upgrade soon 

By ADAM BURNS 

LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER 

Long awaited multimillion dollar 

upgrades to OxfordArea School may 

finally be set in motionafter the 

prospect of aburgeoning school roll 

forced arethink. 

PrincipalMike Hart said 

construction on the project,whichwas 

firstconfirmed fouryears ago by the 

Ministry of Education, was earmarked 

for the end of 2022,although this was a 

‘‘best case scenario’’. 

The $10 million redevelopment 

includes thereplacement of 11 

prefabricated classrooms, anew 

library and administrationblockand 

upgrades to other facilities. 

The past few years, following the 

2018 announcement by Minister of 

Education Chris Hipkins, have been 

marked by rebuild scopes, 

development of an education brief and 

the completion of along term master 

plan lastyear. 

It was previously hoped thatthe 

construction would begin early this 

year. 

However, the end of 2022 is now 

considered more realistic. 

Mr Hart sayscatering to the 

potentialgrowth of pupils duringthe 

planning phase had possibly slowed 

the project. 

‘‘A positiveprojection of the school 

North Canterbury events take atumble 

From Page 1 

It is the second time in five years the 

Kaikoura A&P show has been cancelled — 

once due to the 2016 earthquakeand once 

because of the pandemic. 

Secretary Laura Page says it was a 

difficult decision. 

‘‘We’vegone back and forth for weeks, 

but we just couldn’t see away to run it 

safely.’’ 

‘‘It’sgutting for us becausewebring 

peopleinto the area, which our businesses 

so badlyneed.’’ 

It is also the secondtime the Oxford 

show has been cancelled due to the 

pandemic. 

Show presidentLeititia Schroeder says 

it is ‘‘gutting’’ for the committee, 

exhibitors,community, and local 

businessesthat the show has had to be 

cancelled,but the committee could not 

find an economicway of runningthe 

annualeventwith alimit of 100 spectators. 

The committee wants to thank its loyal 

sponsors, and the many volunteerswho 

support to the show. 

It was now focused on looking forward to 

2023. 

The Hanmer SpringsPools and Spa, 

however, is bringing some welcome news 

for people wanting to chill out and enjoy 

getting away from home. 

The complex will remain open from 

rollmade us think about the size and 

perhapshaving something abit bigger 

thanweoriginally thought,’’ he says. 

The predicted school roll for 2022 is 

545,but the master plan 

accommodates 800pupils. 

Detailed design is now the focus for 

school leaders as headway is sought on 

the project. 

‘‘About threequarters of the year 

willbespent on (detailed design),’’ Mr 

Hartsays. 

He said he was hopefulofthe build 

getting underway before the end of 

the year. 

‘‘Whether it is some demolition 

taking place becausewehave to 

remove some buildingstocreatethe 

space,’’MrHart says. 

‘‘Hopefully someconstruction will 

takeplace by the endofthis year. 

‘‘There's lotsoffactors that 

determinethat.’’ 

Catering for Year 113 pupils, 

Oxford AreaSchool first openedin 

1978, replacingthe 100yearOxford 

District High School. 

However, mostofthe school's 

existing infrastructure dated back to 

the site’s previous incarnation. 

Mr Hart agreessome of the buildings 

are now outofdate. 

‘‘They're really old and costour 

school alot of money to updatethem, 

and to keep them as freshaswecan,’’ 

Mr Hart says. 

10am to 7pm. Vaccine passes are required, 

along with scanningin, social distancing 

and masks indoors. 

However, it may have to close up shop if 

case numbers and hospitalisations grow in 

Canterbury. 

At this stage there no bookingsare 

required,but check the website as this 

may change for certain days. 

The inaugural Waimakariri Country 

Music Festival, due to be held from 

February 11 to 13 at the Rangiora 

Showgrounds, is another victim. 

The organisers have now turned their 

attention to bringing the event to Rangiora 

next February. 

All TogetherKaiapoi has cancelled its 

WaitangiDay FamilyCelebration, but coordinatorLinda 

Dunbar says the Kaiapoi 

Garden Competitionjudging will go ahead 

tomorrow(Friday, January 28) as planned. 

The Waitangi Day race meeting at 

Rangiora, hosted by the Amberley Trotting 

Club, has also had the brakes put on its 

meeting due to the cost of runninga 

meeting with alimit on spectators to help 

pay the bills. 

North Canterburyathletes training for 

the twoday CoasttoCoast, held annually 

in February, will be bitterlydisappointed. 

The twoday event hasbeen cancelled 

for the first time in 40 years. 

Organisers are still hopefulofbeing able 

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Hopeful ... Oxford Area School principal 

Mike Hart hopes upgrades at the school 

could get under way by the end of the year. 

to run the one day Kathmandu Coast to 

Coast eventand Mountain Run (longest 

day, longest day age group,one day three 

person teams,and mountain run). 

Gone also is aPlanty Affair, an annual 

marketheld at the Rangiora 

Showgrounds. 

The market was earmarked for March 6, 

and last year attracted hundreds. 

Big Brothers Big SistersofNorth 

Canterbury and Fun HQ have postponed 

The Big Bounce fundraiser. 

The fundraiser was scheduled to be held 

in Rangiora's Victoria Park, on Thursday, 

January 27, but it has now been 

rescheduled for Thursday, April 28, during 

the second week of the school holidays. 

Peoplewho have alreadybought tickets 

will have them transferred over to the new 

date. 

Big Brothers and Sisters programme 

manager,Ellie Le Gros, says its 

disappointing to have to postpone the 

event, ‘‘but obviously we want to followthe 

rules and do what is best for the 

community’’. 

People are able to hang on to their 

tickets to use for anew date, or 

alternatively receivearefund. 

The Rangiora RSA Car and Tractor 

Rally on February 6, has also been 

cancelled leavingorganisers and 

participants disappointed. 

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109 th Kaikoura A&P Show 

Smoking hot ... Burnout pad action during the twoday Trillo Metals 32nd Muscle Car Madness Car Show at Rangiora A&P Showgrounds 

last Saturday afternoon. 

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Light stays orange for car show 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

Rangiora’sannual MuscleCar Madness 

car shownarrowly avoided ared light 

underthe Government’s new Covid19 

traffic light setting. 

The event was held at the Rangiora A&P 

Showgrounds on Saturday and Sundaylast 

weekend,with atwin town run of the 

vehicles through the Rangiora and 

Kaiapoi central business districts last 

Thursday evening. 

But, just afew hours after Sunday’s 

show finished NewZealand went intothe 

Covid19red traffic lightsystem, which 

wouldhave put the brakes on the whole 

show if it had come any earlier. 

OrganiserCraigSteere was thrilled to be 

able to holdthe event which once again 

attracted big crowds on both daysand a 

largenumber of vehicles on display, 

including anitromethane powered 472 

Hemi racing car ownedbyPete 

Schimanski, aretired dairyfarmer from 

Palmerston North. 

The speedmachine was builtinthe 

United States duringthe 1980s and is 

‘‘good to do’’ speedsupto320 kilometres 

an hour. 

Pete said he is still learning to drive the 

car but he has had it up to 110mph (177 

kph) at theMeremere Dragwayin 

Auckland. 

Greg Murphy, New Zealand’sfour time 

winner of Australia’s Bathurst 1000 

touringcar race, was aspecialguest at this 

year’s Muscle Car Madness. 

It was the first time he hadattended the 

event and is anew fan, hoping to attend 

again next year. 

‘‘I was invited to thisyear’s eventby 

StadiumFinancetojudge the burnout 

competition which theyare sponsoring,’’ 

he said on Saturday. 

‘‘We are also doing some filmingfor Sky 

Sportwhile we are here,’’ he said. 

The burnout competition was ahuge hit 

with the crowd despitethe constant clouds 

of acrid smokeand earsplittingnoise. 

Youngvideographer, RileySmart, aged 

12, of Woodend, abig burnout fan, who was 

filming the action with his smartphone on 

Saturday for his mates, saidthe best part 

was when the car tyres popped. 

Largesections of the crowd agreed with 

Riley, hooting, whistling and roaring their 

approval everytime atyre popped. 

Saturday’s Muscle Car Madness Pageant 

competition, with sections for Miss Pin Up, 

Miss Retro Classic, MissRockabilly, Miss 

Teen (916years), Little Miss Cutie(08 

years) and Coolest Little Dude, was also a 

popular competition with entrants 

attracting enthusiastic supportfrom the 

crowd. 

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Food banks swamped in lead up to Christmas 

By DAVID HILL 

Covid19 uncertainty and therising costof 

livingsaw NorthCanterbury’sfoodbanks 

swampedinthe lead up to Christmas. 

Foodbanksspoken to by North 

Canterbury News reported ahigh demand 

for preChristmas food parcels. 

Community WellbeingNorth 

Canterbury’s Kaiapoi foodbank 

supported wellover200 families, while 

Rangiora’s Hope Community Trust gave 

out 336 food parcels forthe monthof 

December. 

The recently formed Rangiorabased 

Aroha Project Canterbury, gave out food 

parcels to 60 familieslast month.The 

Rangiora SalvationArmy andthe Oxford 

Community Trust foodbanks also 

reported abusy lead up to Christmas. 

Hope Community Trust manager Tracy 

Piriesays the trust supportedanumber of 

familieswho were struggling on low 

incomesdue to reduced hoursasaresult 

of Covid19. 

‘‘Alot of familiesare understresses they 

maynot openlytalk about. 

‘‘Andyou’ve gotthe risingcost of living 

Ican’tbelieve the house pricesinNorth 

Canterburyorthe rental prices. Rentals 

aren’teven affordable. 

‘‘Iwould liketothinktherewouldbea 

littlebit of heart.’’ 

TheHope trust providesfood parcels to 

community organisations,schoolsand 

localagencies, and delivers to residentsin 

camping grounds. 

TheKaiapoi Community Supportfood 

bank had supported 60 familiesin 

December2020. 

Coordinator Gabi Barlowcites the 

impactofCovid19 andthe risingcost of 

living among reasons for thesurgein 

demandtomorethan 200families. 

ShesaysSatisfy Food Rescue is playing 

avaluablerole in helping the region’s food 

bankstocontinue to support their 

communities. 

26 th February 2022 

CANCELLED 

It is with the utmost regret that a 

very hard decision has been made 

by the Kaikoura A&P committee 

to cancel the show for 2022, 

acknowledging that wedonot have 

the ability to successfully run a 

show for the whole community under 

the current government framework. 

This decision has not been made 

lightly and was made in the very 

best interests of the community. 

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Rescue time ... The group at work capturing the trapped tuna/eels for relocation. 

Slipperyrescue fromabasin 


Wrestling eels and chasing whitebait is 

all in adays work for Makarini Rupene. 

Environment Canterbury’s northern 

Pou Matai Ko (cultural land 

management advisor), led the recent 

relocation of about 20 tuna/eels, and 

some whitebait trapped in aKaiapoi 

subdivision retention basin after heavy 

rain. 

The rescue of the longfin and shortfin 

eels, some of which are believed to up to 

40 yearsold, came after some were 

found dead in the basin at anew housing 

development, after creeks overflowed 

and spilled in to it during the heavy rain. 

Mr Rupene says the remainder would 

have also died as the retention pond 

dried up, requiring him and ECan 

volunteers to intervene. 

The group used large, specialised nets 

to sweep the basin, capturing any 

stranded ka ika (fish). They were 

transferred to buckets, carried to the 

edge of the Kaiapoi River, and set free. 

It was slippery work at times, with 

some of the eels jumping out of the net 

or bucket, requiring abit of wrestling to 

get them back in. 

Four of the six whitebait species in 

Aotearoa New Zealand are classified as 

either threatened or at risk. The longfin 

eel is also at risk. 

Mr Rupene says moving them back to 

their proper habitat was anobrainer, as 

they would not have stood achance if the 

had been left in the retention basin. 

‘‘It was important for us to step in and 

relocate them. It was because of human 

activity that they ended up there, so we 

have aresponsibility to help them out,’’ 

he says. 

‘‘Saving these taonga means we 

continue to support and protect them, 

sustaining mahinga kai and biodiversity 

values into the future for our children, 

and their children too.’’ 

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Mr Rupene says land development 

and land use change of old swamps, 

streams or wetlands, can be problematic 

for aquatic life. 

‘‘The waterways can end up being 

diverted or pushed back under 

springhead streams, disrupting the flow 

and connectivity of the species, ‘‘ Mr 

Rupene says.. 

‘‘It’s crucial that developers 

understand what's underground, which 

springs are about and which waterways 

have been there. 

‘‘That can include putting up fish 

screens or changing the way the land is 

developed, perhaps including 

constructed wetlands.’’ 

He warns that until preventive action 

is taken at sites such as in Kaiapoi, the 

problem may keep happening. 

Developers can get information or 

advice by contacting the region’s Pou 

Matai Ko (cultural land management 

advisor). Call 0800324636. 

Ashley 

celebrant 

published 

author 


Ashley wedding and civil union 

celebrant Jeneane Hobby is now also 

apublished author. 

She had her first book, The Field of 

Turrets,published by Mardibooks in 

London late last year and it is 

available as an ebook at www. 

amazon.com/FieldTurretsshort. 

Jeneane says she was approached 

by the publishing company to write 

12 love stories for the book. 

‘‘The stories are literary fiction 

not Mills and Boontype fiction,’’ she 

says. 

The book, which has acover 

design by Christchurch 

photographer and graphic designer, 

Maurice Lye is written with a 

seasonal focus. 

‘‘The weather and seasonal 

changes are the common thread for 

each story,’’ Jeneane says. 

The first story is set in February 

and there is astory for every month 

of the year.’’ 

The publishers contacted Jeneane 

after she took part in awriting 

retreat with English writer Claire 

Steele in 2018. 

‘‘I contributed ashort story to her 

Magical Journeys collection Morocco, 

published by Mardibooks in 2019,’’ 

Jeneane says. ‘‘On the strength of 

this effort Iwas invited to produce a 

complete collection of my own.’’ 

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safe byfollowing some simple tips: 

• Children and young people 

get distracted and may 

forget to look for traffic – 

be alert 

• Stop if aschool patrol sign 

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• Children often don’t 

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and distance of cars – 

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• Either way it’s 20k –this is the legal speed when passing a 

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MP wants barriers broken down 

By ADAM BURNS 

Local Democracy Reporter 

Waimakariri MP Matt Dooceyis 

imploring North Cantabrianstoengage 

withanational suicide prevention 

initiative so people arebetter equippedto 

talkitout. 

LifeKeepersisaninternationally 

proven, communityledprogramme, 

funded by theMinistryofHealth,melds 

an ‘‘evidencebasedapproach’’ withlocal 

knowledge, andMrDoocey believes the 

stigma of notreaching outneedstobe 

discarded. 

An all day LifeKeepers training course 

is scheduledtobeheld in Rangioraon 

February 1, however the country’sshift 

intothe redsettingofthe Traffic Light 

Systemmeans theeventwillgoahead 

withlimited numbers. 

Mr Doocey servesasthe National 

Party’s mentalhealth spokespersonand 

was approached by Canterbury 

healthcare consultancyPegasusHealth 

aroundthe initiative, oneofseveral 

nationalprogrammes establishedto 

tackleNew Zealand's steep suicide 

numbers. 

‘‘Part of my workinparliament is to 

breakdownthe barriers,’’ he said. 

Mr Doocey is amember of acrossparty 

mentalhealth group alongsideLabour 

MP LouisaWall, the Green Party’s Chloe 

Swarbrickand ACT MP Brookevan 

Velden. 

Thegroup commissioned theZero 

SuicideAotearoareport,releasedin2020, 

which arguedfor to ‘‘a comprehensive, 

multisectoralapproach that involved 

centralgovernment agencies, local 

communities and whānau’’. 

‘‘Whatthat meansissuicide prevention 

fordairy farmers is goingtobealot 

differentthanwhatthe approach is about 

suicide prevention foryoungpeople,’’ Mr 

Doocey said. 

‘‘Whatweneedfor peoplewho are 

working on the ground is to equip 

Under discussion ... Community Wellbeing Trust Manager Deirdre Ryan (left), Pegasus 

Health suicide prevention coordinator Elle Cradwick, local police officer Don Munro and 

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey, discuss the features of the LifeKeepers programme. 

PHOTO:ADAM BURNS 

themselves with theskills and then 

translate them into those local 

communities.’’ 

PegasusHealth suicide prevention coordinator 

Elle Cradwick saidthe training, 

whichshe describedasone of the best 

initiatives in thecountry,would offer 

practical toolstohaveimportant 

conversations. 

‘‘Thetraining is certainly designedfor 

everydaypeople,weavingineveryday 

experiences,’’ shesaid. 

Mr Dooceysaidhewas determined to 

help break down ‘‘some of the stigma’’. 

‘‘My assumptionisalot of peoplemay 

seetraininglike this andthink ‘I’m not 

sure if Iwant to be involved in that’.’’ 

Another mentalhealth initiativeMates 

in Construction,which targeted mental 

healthinthe buildingindustry,was 

scheduledtohostaneventearlierthis 

weekinChristchurch,but it was 

postponed duetothe change in settings. 

Mr Doocey saidthe constructionsector 

had thehighest suiciderateofany 

industry in thecountry. 

Canterbury policeofficer Don Munro 

saiditwas notawidelydiscussedsubject 

among agriculturalbased districts,such 

as theWaimakariri. 

‘‘It’sanissuewithall agegroups.It’s 

becausewedon’ttalk aboutit, or discuss 

it with therunofthemill,staunchfarmer 

becausethey don't wanttobeseenas 

being weak, or to be seen to haveanissue. 

‘‘There is astigmaattachedto 

traditional KiwiNew Zealanders,you 

have to getinthereand havethose 

conversationsand acknowledgeit’sOKto 

be notOK.’’ 

Fundraiser to become annual 


Ahigh tea fundraiser held for the 

Greyhounds As Pets (GAP) charity at 

the historicWest Eyreton Hall is set 

to become an annualevent. 

The Casual and CountryStyleHigh 

tea was organisedbyWest Eyreton 

greyhound loversAmanda Scott 

Richards and her son, Enzo,who 

fundraised for two yearstopurchase 

his adopted greyhound, Zinzan. 

GAP marketing team leader, 

Emelia Lake, saidthe event held last 

year had beenamazing and exceeded 

all expectations. 

‘‘Wewere really pleased with how 

it went. Big, big thankstoAmanda 

and Enzofor all the work they did 

putting it together. 

‘‘Itwas very special to us and so 

heartwarmingtosee the effort they 

put in to help us.’’ 

Emelia also wanted to thank 

Swannanoaartist Ros Beck who 

donated one of her greyhound 

paintingsfor silent auction to the 

highest bidder during the 

fundraiser. 

‘‘Wehad agreat responsetothe 

auctionand the buyer, aTimaru 

greyhound lover, is very excited to 

have purchased it. 

He owns agreyhound called Obie, 

which looks just likethe one in Ros’s 

painting so he saidhehad to have it.’’ 

Nash, athreeyearold greyhound 

who is in foster care in Rangiora and 

is up for adoption, wasaspecial 

guest at thefundraiser but remained 

outside the hall at all times. 

Anyoneinterested in adopting 

Nash can check him out on the GAP 

website and contact the GAP South 

Islandrehomingteam leader Rachel 

Fosteron027 2044179. 

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Vaccine passes needed at NC councils 


NorthCanterbury Councilsrequire 

vaccinepasses at many of their 

premisesand facilitiesfollowingthe 

changetoRed under the Covid19 

trafficlight system. 

They say while it’smainly be 

business as usual, Redprotocols will 

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‘‘There will primarilybesmall 

tweakssuch as reviewing our 

requirements fordistancing, maskuse, 

andabig focus on making surewedon’t 

breachany of the new capacity limits.” 

WaimakaririMayor Dan Gordon says 

he’s encouragingeveryone to remain 

calm, workwith therestrictionsand be 

prepared. 

‘‘I’dencourage everyonetomake 

sure you’rereadyfor Omicron. Make 

sure you get your boostershotwhen 

eligible and ensureyou scanorsign in 

andwear yourmaskwhenout and 

about. 

‘‘We allcan helpminimisethe riskof 

Covid19 in ourcommunity by making 

sure we play by the rules and each do 

ourpart in limiting the spreadonthis 

latestvariant.’’ 

TheHurunui District Council has 

moved to requiringstaffand publicto 

have vaccine passestoenter all 

council service centres, libraries, 

including the mainHurunuiLibrary in 

Amberley. 

Council’schiefexecutive Officer 

Hamish Dobbie saysthe moveisto 

ensure the health and safety of staff, 

andslow thetransmission of Omicron. 

‘‘It’s about everyone’s protection. We 

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need to keepour staffhealthy so they 

can help keep thecommunityhealthy.’’ 

To keepwithinthe government’s 

guidelinesofRed setting, council’s 

essential workforce will be splitting 

into selfcontained teams, so thereis 

no crossover of use of vehicles,papers 

or tools,and no physical interaction. 

‘‘Ourteams will see changeswithin 

theirown operations,but as far as the 

people of Hurunuiare concerned, 

therewill be no disruption to delivery 

of services,normality willcontinue.’’ 

Mr Dobbiesays the traffic light 

system is a‘‘movingbeast’’,and council 

is doing itsupmost to continuequality 

delivery of services, while keeping 

everyone’ssafety at the forefront. 

‘‘It’s frustrating timesfor allofus, so 

Ithankyou foryourcooperation as we 

workthroughthistogether.’’ 

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swimming pools will not requireaMy 

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playgrounds areopentothose withand 

without aMyVaccine Pass. Hanmer 

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Entry to the mainKaikoura Council 

buildingonWest Endwillbeby 

VaccinePass only. Thisapplies to 

everyone over 12 and includes the 

museum, library, council chambers 

and offices, Environment Canterbury 

and theKaikouraStarOffice. 

‘‘Inaddition to vaccine passeswe 

willcontinuetorequire peopletowear 

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our buildings andfacilitiestoensure 

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risksremain low. 

‘‘Theoverridingconsideration is 

keeping ourpeople andcommunity 

safe. 

‘‘Vaccination remains ourstrongest 

andmosteffective tool to protect 

against infectionand disease, andwe 

need the staff and the community, 

especially our vulnerable, to continue 

to accessfacilities safely,’’ aKaikoura 

spokesperson says. 

Unprepared 

Meanwhile WaimakaririMPMatt 

Doocey is concernedaboutthe lackof 

preparation forthe arrivalofomicron 

in the community. 

‘‘It doesfeel likewearen’tprepared 

foromicron as muchaswecouldhave 

been.Ihave beencalling for rapid 

antigen testingfor thosetravelling to 

theSouthIsland for monthsnow. 

Overseas, rapid antigen testing kitsare 

sold freelyinsupermarkets whereas 

here someNew Zealand companies are 

stillwaiting for permission to import 

them.’’ 

Mr Dooceysays thankfully the 

Canterbury District HealthBoard has 

worked hard,after aslow start, to 

increase vaccination rates acrossthe 

region. 

‘‘I’dliketothankour hardworking 

vaccinators and encourageeveryone 

whocan to getthe booster. Duetothe 

government’s lackofplanningfor 

much of 2021, New Zealand hadthe 

slowestvaccinerolloutinthe 

developed world. NowOmicron is 

here,and we are thefourth slowest in 

thedevelopedworldfor boosters.’’ 

Business owners, whohad contacted 

him, wereworriedaboutthe financial 

impacts of the latestoutbreak, he says. 

‘‘Whether it’sour local 

accommodation and hospitality sector 

concerned in thedrop off of customers, 

or our local building sectorwho are 

concerned aboutsupplychains,I’m 

working hardtoensure theyreceive 

thesupport theyneedtokeep people 

in jobs,’’says Mr Doocey. 

Age is no barrier to Dynamic Vanessa in the grading stakes 

By TIM CRONSHAW 

ACanterbury cow has earned an excellent 

grading for the sixth time at agrand old 

age. 

The 20yearoldHolsteinFriesian, 

Belbrook DynamicVanessa, is believed to 

be the only cow to have achieved asixth 

EX classification in the country. 

OwnedbyJohn and Robbie Wakelin of 

Belbrook Holsteins, in Rangiora,Vanessa 

was the only HolsteinFriesian to get an 

EX5 in 2019. 

Robbie Wakelinsaid her longevityand 

consistent calving had contributed more 

thananythingelse. 

‘‘She’s onlystartedtolook older 

recently. She’s agood old cow.She runs 

through the herd, she’scarefree, and at 19 

she’s still going strong.’’ 

Eachyear,HolsteinFriesian New 

Zealand members submittheirregistered 

inmilk heifers and cowsfor classification. 

The system aims to improve the breed’s 

overall standard by recognising each cow’s 

strengthsand weaknesses. 

All cowsclassified are alsoscoredfor 

nonproductiontraits. 

To achieve an excellentgrading, acow 

must have calved at least threetimes. 

Born in 2001, Vanessa had come from a 

long line of Canterburycentred genetics, 

Mr Wakelin said. 

‘‘Her sire,Bellview WM Dynamic, was 

bred by Johnand I. 

‘‘He was an outstanding bull, producing 

17 daughters who classified excellent.’’ 

Vanessa’s dam was Belbrook LP Valda. 

The cow got herfirst excellent mark in 

2009,with her milkproduction peaking at 

513kgofmilk solids in 2013. She had 

produced13calvesduring 15 lactations in 

her lifetime, and two of her daughters 

have classifiedexcellent twice. 

Holstein Friesian New Zealand 

president DougCourtman saidthe 

achievement was evidence of the longevity 

of the breed, and the breeding skills of 

families such as the Wakelins. Mr Wakelin 

said they had never shied awayfrom 

breedingwith older cows,and longevity 

was atrait his father bred for specifically. 

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Mouth 

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Amberley 12:28am 2.3 6:45am 0.6 1:24am 2.3 7:44am 0.6 2:24am 2.4 8:43am 0.5 3:24am 2.5 9:42am 0.5 4:23am 2.5 10:40am 0.4 5:19am 2.6 11:36am 0.4 6:14am 2.6 

Beach 

12:53pm 2.3 7:08pm 0.5 1:50pm 2.3 8:03pm 0.5 2:48pm 2.3 9:01pm 0.4 3:46pm 2.4 10:00pm 0.4 4:44pm 2.4 10:59pm 0.3 5:40pm 2.4 11:57pm 0.3 6:37pm 2.5 12:30pm 0.4 

12:37am 2.3 6:54am 0.6 1:33am 2.3 7:53am 0.6 2:33am 2.4 8:52am 0.5 3:33am 2.5 9:51am 0.5 4:32am 2.5 10:49am 0.4 5:28am 2.6 11:45am 0.4 6:23am 2.6 12:06am 0.3 

Motunau 1:02pm 2.3 7:17pm 0.5 1:59pm 2.3 8:12pm 0.5 2:57pm 2.3 9:10pm 0.4 3:55pm 2.4 10:09pm 0.4 4:53pm 2.4 11:08pm 0.3 5:49pm 2.4 

6:46pm 2.5 12:39pm 0.4 

12:39am 2.3 6:56am 0.6 1:35am 2.3 7:55am 0.6 2:35am 2.4 8:54am 0.5 3:35am 2.5 9:53am 0.5 4:34am 2.5 10:51am 0.4 5:30am 2.6 11:47am 0.4 6:25am 2.6 12:08am 0.3 

Gore Bay 1:04pm 2.3 7:19pm 0.5 2:01pm 2.3 8:14pm 0.5 2:59pm 2.3 9:12pm 0.4 3:57pm 2.4 10:11pm 0.4 4:55pm 2.4 11:10pm 0.3 5:51pm 2.4 

6:48pm 2.5 12:41pm 0.4 

12:32am 1.8 6:50am 0.4 1:27am 1.8 7:48am 0.4 2:25am 1.9 8:47am 0.4 3:24am 1.9 9:45am 0.4 4:23am 1.9 10:42am 0.3 5:21am 2.0 11:39am 0.3 6:17am 2.0 

Kaikoura 1:01pm 1.7 7:09pm 0.4 1:56pm 1.7 8:04pm 0.4 2:52pm 1.8 9:00pm 0.4 3:49pm 1.8 9:58pm 0.3 4:46pm 1.8 10:56pm 0.3 5:44pm 1.8 11:55pm 0.3 6:41pm 1.8 12:35pm 0.3 

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Positive despite the threat of Omicron 

Kaikoura tourism operators are feeling 

positive, amid the uncertainty of Covid 

19. 

Destination Kaikoura chairperson 

Lynette Buurman says operators 

enjoyed aChristmas boost, as the 

Omicron variant threatens to cause 

disruption. 

‘‘It’s not crazy busy, but we had agreat 

peak holiday period,’’ she says. ‘‘It has 

quietened off now to just ticking along, 

but we expected that.’’ 

While New Zealand has been moved 

into the red traffic light, Mrs Buurman 

says operators will have taken some 

relief from last week’s government 

announcement, where it all but ruled 

out lockdowns and regional borders. 

Kaikoura’s tourism operators are able 

to continue operating under the red 

traffic light under the existing rules. 

‘‘For us it’s about reducing the loading 

on our vehicles, which is no biggie 

because we have plenty of vehicles, 

encouraging social distancing and it will 

involve extra cleaning,’’ says Mrs 

Buurman, who is also Encounter 

Kaikoura business manager. 

The big unknown is whether people 

will be willing to travel with Omicron 

looming. 

‘‘This is new ground for all of us,’’ she 

says. 

‘‘The vaccine pass gives us the 

opportunity to keep the doors open, but 

the big question is how many people 

realistically will be travelling around 

when it’s red. 

‘‘It’s about learning to live with the 

risk of sickness, but as long as people 

are careful and take precautions they 

can still travel.’’ 

Being able to hire enough staff 

remains the biggest challenging. 

‘‘Staffing is an ongoing challenge and 

we really do need to get abit more 

support.’’ 

Kaikoura Deputy Mayor Julie Howden 

wonders if domestic tourism has lost its 

‘‘oomph’’. 

She says Kaikoura, like other parts of 

New Zealand, received alarge influx of 

visitors following the first Covid19 

lockdown in 2020. ‘‘Kiwis have done 

their domestic tourism and they seem to 

be more hesitant to travel now.’’ 

But she says her bed and breakfast did 

welcome several visitors from Auckland 

and Wellington keen for an escape 

during the Christmas holiday period. 

‘‘We always get the Christmas rush, 

but the operators are saying it’s like the 

lights have gone out once everyone went 

back to work,’’ Mrs Howden says. 

Kaikoura’s White Morph Motor Inn 

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plenty of vacancies now that the 

Christmas rush is over. 

With the Kaikoura A&P Show 

cancelled next month, Mrs Buurman 

says the next busy period is likely to be 

Easter and the April school holidays. 

Out on the water ... Kaikoura tourism 

operators are planning to keep their doors 

open under the red traffic light Covid19 

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Food on the mind after record breaking run 

By SHELLEYTOPP 

On the last leg of her recordbreaking 

Ultimate Challenge 

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athlete Emma Timmis picked 

up the pace to the finish line. 

Even though every part of her 

body was sore, after running 

100km for 20 days, and she had 

huge blisters on the little toe 

and ball of her right foot, the 

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She ran 133km that day 

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Then, after crossing the 

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January 7. 

Her goal was to complete the 

run in 21 days, set anew world 

record and raise funds for two 

mental health charities 

Youthline in New Zealand and 

Young Minds in the United 

Kingdom. 

It was an ambitious goal, but 

she smashed it, running the 

2100km in 20 days, 17 hours and 

17 minutes, beating the 

previous record of 35 days and 

27 minutes, set by Welsh woman 

Menna Evans in 2020. 

In 2014 Emma ran across 

Africa completing 3974km from 

Namibia to Mozambique in 89 

days, but says the New Zealand 

challenge was tougher. 

‘‘The African race was amuch 

longer race, but Iwas only 

running 50 kilometres aday,’’ 

she says. 

The New Zealand run was 

‘‘way more intense’’ because 

the route on State Highway 1 

had busy traffic and constant 

noise. 

Since finishing her recordbreaking 

New Zealand run, 

Emma’s focus has been rest. 

She plans to eventually write 

achildren’s book about the 

challenge and is working to 

increase the awareness of her 

run to raise more money for 

Youthline and Young Minds 

UK. 

So far $24,000 has been raised 

for Youthline and $NZ6000 for 

Young Minds UK. 

Another priority is to prepare 

the documentation required by 

the Guinness Book of Records to 

authenticate her world record. 

Emma spent between 12 and 

14 hours running daily during 

the challenge and was 

supported by many Kiwis along 

the route, who were following 

her progress. 

She went through five pairs of 

running shoes and she had to 

wear alarger shoe size for the 

South Island section because 

15 

Recovery mode ... Kaiapoi endurance athlete Emma Timmis, who is also an author and artist, is 

recuperating at home after breaking the world record for running the length of New Zealand earlier this 

month. 

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

her feet were badly swollen. 

She also had asupport team, 

including her partner Tristan 

Phipps, travelling in a 

campervan, with her for the 

run. 

‘‘I couldn’t have done the run 

without my sponsors and 

support crew. They did 

everything for me,’’ Emma says. 

Tristan was cycling with 

Emma during her run, but on 

Christmas Day he was badly 

injured after being knocked off 

his bicycle by amotor vehicle. 

He is still recovering from his 

injuries in what was alow point 

of the run. The high points were 

finishing the run, raising funds 

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support along the way.

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16 North Canterbury News, January 27, 2022 

On the beat ... Senior constable Tony Maw chats to Rangiora patrol leader Chris Barker. 

Patrols extra ‘eyes and ears’ 


Community patrols continue to play an 

important part in crime prevention in 

North Canterbury. 

Senior constable Tony Maw says 

Community Patrols are valued partners 

of the police, providing extra ‘‘eyes and 

ears’’ in communities. 

‘‘We really support their role, and 

value the assistance they give us,’’ he 

says. 

Volunteers for patrols were always 

being sought. 

‘‘The more volunteers, the more 

patrols we can put out there,’’ he says. 

When patrols began, traditionally they 

were out on Friday and Saturday nights. 

But that had now changed, particularly 

as more volunteers are available and the 

North Canterbury areas continue to 

grow. 

‘‘It is about patrolling to demand. Quite 

often crimes are happening in the early 

hours of the morning, any day of the 

week. 

‘‘We need to be flexible, and work 

patrols around the demand,’’ he says. 

Constable Maw says Neighbourhood 

Support was another valued partner of 

the police, with neighbours looking out 

for each other, taking notes of any 

suspicious behaviour, and car number 

plates, and calling police in atimely 

manner to alert them to any activity that 

was causing concern. 

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‘‘Call 111 if it is happening now, and 

that includes suspicious vehicles. 

‘‘I am abig advocate of calling 111. Our 

call takers are experienced people, and 

can screen calls and maybe divert some 

calls to the 105 nonemergency line. 

‘‘We would much rather hear about it 

(suspicious activity), at that time, rather 

than have aburglar slip through the net.’’ 

Constable Maw says putting concerns 

up on Facebook pages was great in 

alerting the community to unusual 

activity, but the police were also part of 

the community and needed to be alerted 

at the same time. 

‘‘Don’t just put it on Facebook. Alert 

the police.’’ 

Arecent raffle run by the Rangiora 

Community Patrol to help fund 

resources, had huge support from the 

community. 

Rangiora patrol leader Chris Barker 

says the patrol was really grateful to the 

community for its support. The raffle 

prizes included petrol and Mitre 10 

vouchers. 

Dial 111 if something is happening 

‘‘now’’, and 105 if it has already 

happened. People can also file reports 

online at: police.govt.nz/105support. 

‘‘That includes anything down to minor 

property damage or aperson acting 

suspiciously,’’ Constable Maw says. 

To express an interest in joining a 

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Crowd pleaser ... Muscle Car Madness hits High Street in Rangiora last Thursday evening during the twin town cruise. 

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The car was one of the star attractions. 


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Families enjoying sun, surf and sand 

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‘‘It’s good to see so many families out 

there together and enjoying themselves,’’ 

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‘‘We’ve had people asking questions 

and children listening to the life guards, 

which is good because if people can 

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aren’t around.’’ 

Ocean conditions have been good and, 

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issues to report. 

‘‘People have been swimming between 

the flags and looking after each other,’’ 

he says. 

While there have been no major 

incidents on the patrolled beaches in 

North Canterbury, the life guards joined 

the Coastguard in the search for a 

missing swimmer who drowned on the 

Waimakariri River last month. 

‘‘It’s gutting. My thoughts go out to the 

family,’’ Mr Bryce says. 

Outside of patrolling the beaches, the 

region’s surf life saving clubs have been 

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Visitors dropping in to enjoy some sun at 

Waikuku Beach are being greeted by a 

new welcome sign. 

The sign is the first of several welcome 

signs commissioned by the Woodend 

Sefton Community Board, chairperson 

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‘‘It’s something the board decided a 

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to give the local area some identity. 

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slow down. 

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ocean and local birdlife. 

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sign, followed by three signs for Woodend 

itself. 

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Artistic sign ... Abrand new welcome sign 

greets visitors to Waikuku Beach. PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

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Focus on community facilities 

By DAVID HILL 

Community facilities in Pegasus are high 

on the radar for WoodendSefton 

Community Board chairperson Shona 

Powell in 2022. 

She says progressing the Pegasus 

Community Centre development and 

exploring the possibilities of ayouth 

space in the town are top priorities for 

the board in the year ahead. 

‘‘We want to make sure we make some 

progress on the community centre 

because it’s been promised and we need 

to ensure that it happens,’’ Ms Powell 

says. 

Anew Pegasus Community Centre was 

signalled in last year’s 2021/31 

Waimakariri Long Term Plan, with 

council staff given the goahead to 

acquire land in Pegasus and Ravenswood 

for the future development of community 

facilities. 

Asum of $4.5 million has been set aside 

for the purchase of land and the 

construction of a385 square metre 

community centre in Pegasus, with work 

expected to begin in 2024. 

Afurther $4.3 million was set aside to 

purchase land in Ravenswood, with the 

council to consider building an 800 

square metre facility in its next LTP 

deliberations in 2024. 

For now Pegasus has atemporary 

community centre, which comprises two 

leased shops in the town centre. 

While council funding for ayouth 

facility in Pegasus has been set aside for 

several years, making progress has 

proven to be achallenge, Ms Powell says. 

‘‘It’s abit of achicken and egg situation 

because we don’t know what the youth 

want. Do we put it beside the community 

centre or do we do something completely 

different? 

‘‘It’s definitely time that we started 

listening to the youth, but sometimes you 

ask them what they want and say skate 

park, but for some young people skate 

parks aren’t particularly engaging.’’ 

The Pegasus lake appears to be a 

particular attraction for local youth, but 

engaging with them is achallenge as they 

leave the area for high school either in 

Kaiapoi or in Christchurch. 

New community facilities for the area 

is essential to meet the demands of rapid 

growth in Woodend, Ravenswood and 

Pegasus, Ms Powell says. 

Last year there were 214 consents 

issued for new houses in Woodend 

including Ravenswood, the highest for 

any town in the district, and 147 for 

Pegasus, out of atotal of 928. 

In 2020 there were 319 consents issued 

for new houses in Woodend, Ravenswood 

and Pegasus. 

Woodend and Pegasus both of 

populations of around 4000 people. 

‘‘It’s pretty amazing. It’s areally high 

growth area, which means the planning 

has to be happening now to cope with 

that growth and that’s abig focus for the 

board,’’ Ms Powell says. 

Finding lasting solutions for State 

Boom town ... Pegasus continues to grow. 

PHOTOS: FILE 

Time to deliver ... Shona Powell will be 

making sure Mayor Dan Gordon and his 

fellow councillors keep to their commitments 

to build community facilities. 

Highway 1issues, pedestrian safety, 

cycle ways and algal blooms in Lake 

Pegasus are also priorities as the board 

looks to the future. 

‘‘One of the challenges for us is that 

Woodend, Ravenswood and Pegasus are 

treated as separate entities and we don’t 

really have adefined town centre like 

Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Oxford.’’ 

Another concern is aperceived lack of 

representation for Woodend, 

Ravenswood, Pegasus and Pegasus 

around the council table. 

Last year’s Waimakariri District 

Council representation review opted to 

stick with the status quo, with four 

councillors elected from across the 

KaiapoiWoodend ward. 

For now Kaiapoi has the larger 

population, with 12,000 people, but Ms 

Powell says it is up to residents to put 

their hands up ahead of October’s local 

body elections. 

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Astronomers move online 

By DAVID HILL 

The Oxford Observatory is moving 

online as it looks to extend its 

reach. 

After the disruptions of the last 

two years due to Covid19, the 

observatory’s regular coursesare 

now beingoffered via Zoom. 

‘‘We havepeoplewho come from 

all over the region, so getting to 

Oxford eachweek can be a 

challenge for some people,’’ 

Observatoryvolunteer Erik 

Vermaatsays. 

‘‘Because of Covid Iendeddoing 

it on Zoom last year. Ihad areally 

enthusiastic group for the whole 

year and for some people it 

worked betteronZoom thanatthe 

observatory.’’ 

All lectureswill be recorded and 

available online for course 

participants in case aclass is 

missed. 

Enrolment is open for the first 

course,‘‘exploring the solar 

system’’, which starts on February 

15. 

The course explores the sun, the 

planets, dwarf planets, moons, 

asteroids,cometsand even 

recently discovered extrasolar 

visitors, Erik says. 

‘‘Because there is so much to 

choose from, each year this course 

is different and we will makea 

selection of contemporary topics.’’ 

Mars will feature along withthe 

own moon and the 

‘‘groundbreaking’’ Juno mission 

around Jupiter. 

In termtwo the course‘‘leaving 

the solar system’’ will explore 

space out to 7000 light years, 

including the search for 

exoplanets. 

Don’t forget to look up ... Erik Vermaat’s astronomy classes are now 

online. 

PHOTO: FILE 

The remaining courses are 

‘‘exploringthe Milky Way’’ and 

‘‘going deep’’, which attempts to 

explore out to the edge of the 

observable universe. 

Volunteers are considering a 

practical astronomy course at the 

observatory during terms two and 

three, while astrophotographyis 

alsoapossibility. 

Withthe James Webb Space 

Telescope being launched on 

Christmas Day, on amission to 

lookout into deep space, 

astronomy is likely to be in focus 

thisyear, volunteer Raul Elias 

Drago says. 

After the excitementof 

installing abrand new 12inch 

telescope, just one open nightwas 

heldlast year. 

‘‘Hopefully we have agreatyear 

coming up,’’Raul says. 

‘‘Wehad such alet downwith 

weather last year and then we had 

lockdown. 

‘‘But it has given us timefor 

development, become familiar 

with the new telescope and we’ve 

done some maintenance and 

upgrades.’’ 

The software with the 12inch 

telescope is designed to identify 

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givendate. The operator simply 

selects the objectand the targeting 

software does the rest. 

Raul says Uranus can be viewed 

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and Venus, whileJupiter and 

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year. 

Eventsare also being plannedto 

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Scheme to manage 

battery waste 

Apilot scheme to remove 

potentially dangerous 

domestic batteriesfromthe 

waste stream has nowbeen 

expanded intothe 

Waimakariri district. 

Twonew battery 

recyclingstationsare 

located at the Southbrook 

Resource Recovery Park 

and theOxford Transfer 

Station and accept 

household batteries freeof 

charge. 

Waimakariri District 

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misconception that 

batteriescan go in thered 

bin or rubbish bags. 

‘‘Household batteries 

cause fires in kerbside 

collectiontrucks and we’ve 

experienced afair few in 

our district. 

‘‘Batteries, especially 

lithiumion,are dangerous 

and it’s important that they 

are disposed of correctly.’’ 

As wellasthe twostations 

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retailers in Christchurch 

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programme including 

Bunnings Tower Junction, 

Bunnings Shirley, 

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Thebatteriesare stored 

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componentsare processed 

for recycling. 

‘‘We’re pleased to have 

this facility available to our 

residentssothat we can 

remove batteries from the 

waste stream. 

‘‘Not only will it help 

reduce truck fires,but it’s 

good for the environment 

too,’’ Ms Waghorn says. 

The Ministryfor the 

Environment fundingis 

supporting the recycling 

programme at anational 

level, andthe Canterbury 

Joint Waste Committee, 

Environment Canterbury 

and participating councils 

are also providingfunding. 

Many rechargeable items 

contain lithium batteries 

including smartphones, 

tablets, laptops, cameras 

and smoke alarms. 

The recycling stations 

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drycell and zinc batteries, 

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River bird safety in spotlight 

Dog owners are being reminded to keep 

their dogs under control to protect 

braided river birds. 

Last year’s collapse of ablackbilled 

gull colony in the upper Waimakariri 

River is asobering reminder of the 

fragility of braided river birds, 

Environment Canterbury (ECan) says. 

The collapse is thought to have been 

prompted by adog attack and 

demonstrates the need to advocate for 

and protect these birds and their habitat, 

ECan says. 

Around 25 species of native birds make 

their home on the beds of braided rivers, 

including the blackbilled gull, wrybill 

(the only bird in the world with a 

sideways beak), banded dotterel and the 

blackfronted tern. 

Many face arisk of decline and 

sometimes extinction. 

Species can quickly become 

threatened if conservation management 

reduces, or new threats arise. 

ECan senior scientist Jean Jack says 

each part of the river network has arole 

in supporting birdlife and needs to be 

respected and protected. 

While the larger, alpine fed rivers 

provide the most extensive habitat, the 

smaller, hillfed rivers offer essential 

alternative sites when the larger ones are 

in flood. 

Braided river birds and their eggs can 

be very hard to see, which means 

disturbance is amajor threat to them. 

Often out in the open, the nests are 

camouflaged among stones, so it’s 

important to steer clear of known or 

suspecting nesting areas. 

If abird is swooping, circling, or calling 

loudly, chances are there’s anest nearby. 

ECan and DOC’s work to protect 

braided river birds includes pest 

Sideways view ... The wrybill is known for 

its sideways beak. PHOTO:STEVE ATTWOOD,AULDWOOD BIRDS 

trapping, weed control, camera 

installation and public awareness 

measures. 

‘‘We can all do our bit by keeping dogs 

under control, sticking to already formed 

tracks, removing rubbish from rivers and 

coastal areas, avoiding nesting sites, 

obeying speed rules when jet boating, 

and respecting signage that may be 

present.’’ an ECan spokeperson says. 

‘‘In the meantime, simply telling others 

about these unique birds and why they 

need protecting, is agreat start to 

helping them survive and thrive for years 

to come.’’ 

Community groups such as BRaid and 

the Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group, 

and volunteers such as filmmaker and 

artist Gaylene Barnes, play acrucial role 

in helping to protect bird species, ECan 

says. 

Head students ... The Rangiora New Life School head students for 2022 are Jemimah 

Wescombe (head girl), Sean Reitsma (head boy, Anika McWin (deputy head girl) and 

Jacob Blair (deputy head boy). 

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THE SUMMER HEAT 

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Youth planning ... Waimakariri District Council youth development facilitator Emily Belton 

(left) catches up with some of the WaiYouth and Waimakariri Youth Council members 

Yulissa Louw, youth council cochairperson Ruby Wilson, Chloe Betony, Thalia Rae and 

Sasha Crawford. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

Youth keen toplayrole 

amid Covid uncertainty 

By DAVID HILL 

Waimakariri’s youth leaders are keen 

to play arole in their communityin 

uncertain times. 

Members of the WaimakaririYouth 

Council and WaiYouthgathered at the 

Woodend Christian CamponFridayfor 

aplanning and training day. 

On the agenda was writing 

submissions, recruitment and howto 

engage with other young people and 

the widercommunity. 

The move to Covid19 red traffic light 

restrictions will causearethink 

around eventplanning, Waimakariri 

DistrictCouncil youth development 

facilitator Emily Belton says. 

But she is optimistic the youth can 

rise to theoccasion. 

‘‘It’s an exciting time for youth 

counciltohave avoice in the various 

areasaround the district and not just 

Rangiora,’’ she says. 

‘‘There was some really positive stuff 

out of the whole day.’’ 

The participantsidentified youth 

spaces, connectivitytothe local 

community, public transport, and 

youth employment and training as 

issuesthey are keen to engage in this 

year, Ms Belton says. 

Grant Stephens, fromthe council’s 

greenspace team, joined in for a 

session on youthspaces and council 

parks. 

Ms Belton saysthe youth provided 

some ideas on how to engage with youth 

in Pegasus, as the councillooks to 

develop ayouthspace in the town. 

She says the youth counciland 

WaiYouth will supportthe Youth 

Futures Careers Expo, planned in 

June, as they looktohelp otheryoung 

peopleinto training andlocal 

employment. 

In the meantime, Ms Belton says the 

two groups willlook their first 

meetings of the yearonline. 

WaiYouth will lookatrunning 

smaller events, ratherthan big events 

like the All Night Party, as it looks to 

complywith the traffic light 

regulations.‘‘It’s somethingweare 

going to have to live with over the 

comingmonths and years, but we know 

what red looks like and we can lookat 

how we can work around that.’’ 

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fire bans and water restrictions. 

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for any water restrictions. 

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Shedding sheep fetch high prices 

By DAVID HILL 

The firstshedding sheep sale at the 

Hawarden Saleyards provedtobea 

roaring success last week. 

Hazlett Livestock agentAlex Jarman 

says ‘‘crazy money’’ was paid for the 

stockwhich included Wiltshire, 

Australianwhites, Dorper, Damara 

and crossbred‘‘hairsheep’’. 

The day’stop pricewas $560 for apen 

of 13 Australian white ewe lambs 

entered by Belborough Holdings, of 

West Melton. 

‘‘We had acomplete clearance of 

stockand it was met with good 

demand,’’MrJarman says. 

‘‘It was something abit different and 

people could have agood look and buy 

what they liked.’’ 

The sale was heldonWednesday, 

January 19, to coincide with the Mt 

Cass onfarm saleofWiltshire sheep 

held earlierinthe day. 

With the Hawarden Ewe Fair due to 

be held tomorrow, Mr Jarman is not 

expectingtomatchthe shedding sheep 

sale prices. 

‘‘We really didn’tknow how it was 

goingtogoand it went betterthan 

expected. 

‘‘Mt Cass hasgot agoodreputation 

and they getgood demand, whereasour 

sale was awholelot of bits and pieces 

and we had afew farmers who wanted 

to have agoand they were well 

rewarded.’’ 

‘‘We’re hoping to get afew more 

alongnext yearsowecan grow the 

sale.’’ 

Mr Jarmansays there wassomething 

for everyone,from farmers ‘‘looking for 

something abit different’’ to 

lifestylers. 

O’CarrollFarming Ltd, of Parnassus, 

received$320 each for two pens of twotoothWiltshire 

ewes and $340for for 

thirdpen. 

Avendorfrom Wakefield sold two 

pens of annualdraftWiltshire ewes for 

$230 each and athird pen for $300. 

ChrisEnsor,ofCust, sold apen of 

mixedaged Wiltshire ewesfor $280. 

Wiltshire ewe lambs sold for between 

$95 and $175. 

In the rams,Daniel Wheeler, of 

Amberley,sold his collectionof 

‘‘Meatmaster’’ rams for between $500 

and $750. 

Belborough Holdings sold atwotoothAustralian 

white ram for $800 

and eight ram lambs for between$350 

and $525. Buyers were from as far north 

as Kaitaia and from Southland in the 

south. 

Hazlett Livestock auctioneer Alby 

Orchard saysthere wasagood gallery 

of buyers at the Mt Cass Station’s 

second annualWiltshire Sheep Sale. 

‘‘Buyers were prepared to pay agood 

premium for any goodshedding type 

sheep,’’ he says. 

Twotoothewes soldfor between 

$220 to $380, whileannualdraft ewes 

fetched between $190 and$350 and ewe 

lambssold for up to $325. 

The top price for atwotooth ram was 

$4600. 

Mr Orchard saysthere werearound 

50 registeredbuyers at the sale, with 

another 12 registeredvia the BIDR 

online bidding system. Buyers 

travelledfrom as far north as Kerikeri 

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Mayoral reception ... Hurunui Mayor Marie Black (right) chats to auctioneer Allister 

Orchard (left) and stock agent Duke Loe at last year’s Hawarden Ewe Fair. 

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Ewe fair swells to 2days 

Alast minuterush of entries has seen 

the Hawarden Ewe Fair split over 

two days. 

Stockagentshad initially 

predicted there would be around 

18,000 sheep entered for sale,which 

is the capacityfor the Hawarden 

Saleyards. 

But Hazlett Livestock auctioneer 

Allister Orchard says capital stock 

linesfrom recent farm sales has seen 

the ewe numbers swell to morethan 

20,000. 

‘‘Oneminute you don’t think 

there’sgoingtobetoo many, but it’s 

amazing wherethey all comefrom.’’ 

Recent maintenance at the 

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The first day of the salewill be on 

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Young smallbore shooters hit their mark 

SMALLBORE 


ThreeyoungNorthCanterbury 

marksmen have abrightfuture in 

their sights. 

Amuri Area School Year 12 

pupils Sam Bush and Kiaran 

Moriarty, along with Year 11 pupil 

SeanMoriarty, took top honours 

in the TargetShooting New 

ZealandSecondary Schools Postal 

competition at the end of last 

season. 

Thetrioare members of the 

CulverdenWaiauSmall Bore 

Rifle Club asmallclub withalot 

of heart. 

It holds club nights in the Waiau 

Hallonasix moundrangewhich 

hasarichhistory. 

The season runs from theend of 

AprilthroughtoSeptember, but 

over thepasttwo seasonsthere 

havebeensignificantdisruptions 

due to Covid19 andearthquake 

strengthening of their home base. 

Club secretaryDanette 

Moriarty, alearner shooter 

Sefton, Cheviot cricketers top the table 

CRICKET 

Sefton andCheviot are lockedat the top 

of country cricket’spremier T20 

competition. 

TheSeftonSeals and CheviotMagpies 

havemade the perfect start in the CRV 

Ambreed CountryPremier T20 2021/22 

competition, which kickedoff last 

Saturdayafterthe Christmas break. 

Last week,Sefton beat fellow 

competitionfavourites Weedons by 29 

runs, andfollowed thatuplater the 

same day with a131run demolition of 

Southbrookonthe back of adevastating 

innings by Amandep Arora. 

Arora blitzed148 runsoff just69balls 

in aremarkableinningsthat featured 

11 sixes and11fours. 

On SaturdayatLeestonPark,they 

chose to inserthome XI Leeston 

Southbridge, which got off to aflying 

start. 

Experienced openerToby Doyle 

smashed aquickfire32, beforethe 

Sefton fielding unit slowly squeezed 

control back. 

Jeff Jonesand NigelGranger dried up 

the runs while Matt Laffey chipped out 

threewickets to help restrict the 

combined side to 133/9inits 20 overs. 

WillMacfarlane’s fine40 off 34 balls 

herself, saysthis hasfailedto 

diminishthe efforts of thethree 

young shooters,with theclub 

extremely proud of theirprogress 

overthe 2021season. 

‘‘We are delighted they wonthe 

boysgrade against some pretty 

large schools and stiff competition 

from throughout New Zealand,’’ 

saysDanette, who is mum to Sean, 

and Aunty to Kiaran, and their 

chief taxi driver. 

Sam juggled his shooting 

activities withplayingfor his 

under15rugbyteam last season. 

His shooting trainingwas on the 

samenightasrugby practice, so 

he went from running around at 

rugby, to slowing the heart rate 

down for shooting. 

The potential of theyoung men 

was on display earlier in theyear 

when they competed at the 

Andrew&Faulkner competition. 

The shootisone ofthemost 

prestigious indoor events in the 

SouthIsland. 

Therewere 225competitors at 

theAshburton shoothosted by the 

MidCanterbury RifleAssociation, 

making it arguably the largest 

shouldertoshouldershootin 

helpedlift the home side to some 

respectability. 

Sefton tookadvantage of an early 

dropped catch and jumped on the 

accelerator, with openers Arora (56 

runs off 36 balls) andMackenzieSmith 

(64 off 37) knocking offthe runs in just 

12 overs to secure adominant 10wicket 

win. 

Abrilliant innings by former Black 

Cap and Canterbury stalwart Shanan 

Stewart wasn’t enough to saveashorthanded 

Southbrookfrom 

embarrassmentonSaturday. 

The Brookbattedfirst at Weedons 

Domainand Stewart’s 88 off 68 balls, 

which was well supported by Hayden 

Thornley’s 39, helped guide it to a 

decent 145/5. 

Limitedbowling stockshurt 

Southbrook’s chances of defending the 

total and Weedons openers Brad 

Nightingale and Todd Inness took full 

advantage. 

Thepair chaseddownthe totaleasily, 

with4.3 overstospare, and without 

losingawicket. 

Inness finishing on asuperbunbeaten 

72 and Nightingale57 not out. 

Cheviot Magpies are also unbeaten on 

three wins after twovictories on 

Saturday,beating Ohokaby38runsand 

Lincoln narrowly by 13 runs. 

Ryan Ellis starred with thebat in both 

Young shooters ... Sam Bush (left), Sean and Kiaran Moriarty. 

New Zealand. 

As thetinyCulverdenWaiau 

Clubonly had threecompetitive 

juniorshooters,they teamed up 

withothers fromthe Ashley Club. 

Thecombinedside topscored 

in the JuniorAssociationteam 

competition, but there was no 

provisionforacomposite teamto 

beeligible for theGreenhough 

Trophy forthe topJunior 

Association team. 

Despite this,the standardof 

theirshooting and sportsmanship 

was acredit to themselves and the 

club, thespokesperson said. 

The threemarksmen are 

fortunate to have atrue champion 

of the sport at Amuri AreaSchool, 

with teacher Adrian Black 

games for Cheviot making 44 and then 

93. 

OxfordRangiora beat Lincoln 

handily whileOhokacame back fromits 

first loss of the day to beat oneday 

competition leaders Darfield andkeep 

it winless in the shortest format of the 

game. 

Shortscorecard: 

LeestonSouthbridge 133/9(W 

Macfarlane 40,TDoyle 32; MLaffey 

3/30, MCampbell2/23, CWard 2/30) lost 

to Sefton 136/0(MSmith 64no, AArora 

56no). 

Southbrook145/5 (S Stewart 88, H 

Thornley39; ADeb 2/22, CRobson2/29) 

lost to Weedons 148/0 (T Inness 72no,B 

Nightingale 57no). 

Cheviot 137/4(REllis44, HFitzpatrick 

27, ARedfern22, HDarling22no) beat 

Ohoka99(NBurnett 33, TBeale20; S 

Burnett 3/9, CCameron 2/16,T 

Fitzpatrick 2/29). 

Lincoln 136/7 (T Holland64; TDwyer 

3/26, JWaghorn 2/19) lost to Oxford 

Rangiora(JWaghorn 44, CScott 36no). 

Cheviot 187/3(REllis93, ARedfern 36, 

TWhelan 29,HFitzpatrick 22no)beat 

Lincoln174/5 (T Holland84, TCross35, 

LRobinson 31no; HDarling 2/33). 

Darfield 94 (A Bell 24,ACollins 20; 

Nathan Court5/4, JBelton2/16) lost to 

Ohoka106/0(AHamilton 54no,DLyons 

50no). 

PHOTO: ALIX BUSH 

ensuring keen students can 

participate down on the range. 

The clubhad acomprehensive 

trainingprogramme in 2021for 

thethree,who arecoached by 

GordonWright, an experienced 

marksman.Hehas given alot of 

time, energy and resources in 

helping the three to achieve their 

best. 

SPORTS RESULTS 

Amberley Golf Club 

Opening DayYellow ball team event: S 

Thomas, GDunlop, GSmith, P 

Cumming 204. 

Eight players score 2s. 

Mid Week Men: BGill 38, IHolding 38, 

MCarson37, NReeves 36, RKeith 36, 

DSmith 36, LBrown 36. 

Twos: JStringleman ,MCarson. 

Rangiora Bridge Club 

Holiday Match:North/South: Denise 

Lang/Julie Day 1, Colleen Adam/Joyce 

Gray 2, Des Steere/Veronica Hall 3. 

East/West: David Rainey/David McRae 

1, Sarah Waldron/Heather Waldron 

and Ann Blackie/DeniseFrater equal 

2. 

Individual: N/S Lorraine Proffit/ 

Alison Fleetwood 1, Ant Lilley/Gail 

Hallams 2, Peter Whitehead/David 

Rainey3.E/W: Richard Luisetti/Jan 

Roose 1, Alison Price/Neil McDonald 2, 

Joyce Gray/Janice Pickering3. 

JuniorEvening: N/S: Annette 

Caldwell/Gail Dunlop 1, SueJones/ 

Lynne John 2, Anne Bagrie/Kate 

Whitehead 3.E/W: Murray Davis/ 

SharynDavis 1, Fons Sanders/Ellis 

Sanders 2, Trish Warnes/Jan Cameron 

3. 

Summer Pairs: Gaynor Hurford/David 

Rainey1,Barry Smart/Lynda Cameron 

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Protecting native taonga species 

with predator control in Arthur’s Pass. 

To protect orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka from local extinction in 

Arthur’s Pass and Lake Sumner area the Department of Conservation (DOC), 

Rangiora District intends to carry out predator control over approximately 53,765 

hectares of public conservation land. (Refer to the application area on map) 

Description of the area 

The Arthur’s Pass project area includes the Crawford, Polar, Poulter and Savannah 

ranges, as well as the western endsofthe Dampier and Studleighranges. 

The southern boundary runs from near Binser Saddle in awesterly direction toapoint 

just past Douglas Stream. The western boundary then more or less follows the ridge 

onto the Polar Range to Walker Pass, Mt Hunt and Worsley Pass towards MtKoeti 

before droppingdown to the Minchin Bivouac and backuptoMtByrne. 

The northern boundary runs from Mt Byrne along the Crawford Range tothe Lake 

Mason Hut.The eastern boundary runs from Binser Saddletothe head ofLower Farm 

Stream, follows the Poulter River East Branch across to Bull Creek and up onto the 

Dampierand Studleigh ranges then down to near LakeMason Hut. 

The Arthur’s Passand LakeSumner areaispredominately beech forestwith open and 

steepsided river valleysthat extendtotussock lands and exposed mountain tops. It is 

home toorange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka, great spotted kiwi/roroa, rock wren/ 

pīwauwau and yellowhead/mohua. 

Why we are doing predator control. 

Predation by rodents and stoats causes orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka and 

otherthreatened native species to declineand, in somecases, theyfacelocal extinction. 

DOC has worked closely with its Treaty partnerTeNgāi Tūāhuriri Rūnunga on desired 

outcomes and consulted with stakeholders andthe community. 

Predator control works 

In 2019 asimilar predator control operation was undertaken. Since then, the wild 

population of orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka in Arthur’s Pass and Lake 

Sumner has grown from approximately 150-200 to justover 300 birds. 

Method of predator control 

This is arepublication of earlier notices for the Arthur’s Pass operation which advised 

that workwould begin from the 2nd of December2021. 

The public are advised that helicopters will begin the aerialapplication of baits containing 

biodegradable 1080 over the area shown onthe map at the first suitable opportunity. 

Non-toxic prefeed bait will be applied 5-7 days beforehand toentice the rodents to eat 

the pellets. 

Non-toxic pre-feed baits are cylindrical cerealpellets,approximately 2cminlengthand 

sandy coloured (notdyed).Prefeedcontains acinnamon lure to attract rodents. 

Toxic baits are cylindrical cereal pellets, approximately 2cminlength. They are dyed 

green todeter birds and contain acinnamon lure to attract rodents. Each toxic bait 

contains 0.15% of sodium fluoroacetate(1080). 

The aerial operation uses calibrated buckets and GIS mapping technology toensure 

bait dropsinthe designated area. Please see map attached. 

The pesticideispoisonous to humans and domestic animals. Always remember: 

• DO NOT touch or eat the bait 

• WATCH CHILDREN at all times 

• DO NOTEAT animals from this area 

•Toxicbaitsand carcasses are DEADLYtoDOGS 

Observe theserules whenever you see warningsigns placedat the public accessways 

in the above areas. Warning signs indicate that pesticide residues may remain inbaits 

andcarcasses,possibly formorethan six months. 

Allwork is weatherdependent andpeople intendingtovisit the affectedarea before 

31/03/2022 are advised to check the VFML and DOC websites for the status of the 

operation, and/orseek up-to-date information from the DOC office in Rangiora. 

If you suspect poisoning 

Always contact: Your local doctor or local hospital orthe National Poisons Centre: 

0800 764 766 (urgent calls)or 03 479 7248ordial 111. 

For furtherinformation,contact the Arthur’s Pass Operation Controller: 

Vector FreeMarlborough Limited 

PO Box5171,Springlands,Blenheim 7241 

Free phone: 0508 548 008 

Email: communications@vectorfree.co.nz 

Adetailedmap of theapplication area may be viewedat the following locations: 

DOC’s Rangiora Office, and DOC’s website for pesticide summaries and the Vector 

Free Marlborough Limited website: 

https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/pests-and-threats/pesticide-summaries/ 

http://www.vectorfree.co.nz/current-aerial-operations.html 

Visit also: www.doc.govt.nz/tiakina-nga-manu 

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and Saturday 12th February, 

2022 at St 

Bartholomew’s Church 

Hall, 23 Cass St, Kaiapoi, 

9am to 6pm Friday and 

9am to 2pm, Saturday. 

Vaccination certificates 

required, eftpos available. 

Books $2 each or 6books 

for $10, tea and coffee 

available. Donations of 

good quality books, cds, 

dvds and jigsaws are most 

welcome. Please no tapes. 

Donated goods can be left 

at the Church hall. Contact 

Norman Clark 327 5552 or 

Ray Maw 327 6404. This is 

an Anglican Parish of Kaiapoi 

fundraiser towards the 

maintenance of St 

Bartholomew’s Church and 

Hall. 

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. 

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. 

Educational 

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 

Public Notices 

Kaiapoi Christadelphians 

“The Key of knowledge...” (Luke 11:52) 

JESUS CHRIST - 

ACOMING NEW KING 

Alarge percentage of the world recently celebrated 

Christmas. Many carols sing of a king being 

born. When will Jesus Christ be established in 

his rightful place as king? The Bible prophetically 

points to the geographical place of authority, and 

the circumstances that lead up to anew King and 

kingdom being established over all the Earth. Where 

does this place us? Such awonderful hope, and a 

solution to the troubles that wreak havoc now. 

DVD presentation -Sunday 30 th January 

Cancelled due to Covid-19 Traffic Light 

red setting, the lecture will be postponed 

to alater date 

Forinformation -phone 03352 5453 

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 

2453749 

WarMemorial Hall 

1Albert Street, Rangiora 7400 

PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440 

www.bsnc.org.nz 


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! 

Glenmark Lions Club 

Charity Golf Tournament 

Proceeds to Camp Quality 

At Scargill Golf Course 

Sunday 6 th February 2022 

Draw at 10.30am. 

18 Holes Individual Stableford Men 

&Women. $30.00 pp. 

Entries to Paul, ph: 03 302 7805 

or 021 061 2558 or on the day 

Vaccine passes required 

for entry to clubhouse. 

KATE VALLEY LANDFILL 

COMMUNITY TRUST 

APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING 

ASSISTANCE 

The Trust invites applications from eligible 

groups/individuals for grants from the 17 th 

funding round. 

Application period is from 31 January 

2022 to 4March 2022. 

Only applications on the 2022 form will 

be accepted. Forms are available from 

the Hurunui District Library or by emailing 

secretaryKVLCT@gmail.com. 

An Information evening will be held at the 

Waipara Hall on Thursday 10 th February 2022 

7:30-8:30 pm at which Trustees will explain 

the eligibility requirements and assist with 

any application questions. Enquiries should 

be directed to Julian Ball on 021 671 721. 

2450028 

RG(Greg) Smithson 

Accountant 

Rangiora 

NOTICE TOCLIENTS 

We wish to advise Greg passed away 

unexpectedly on 8January 2022. 

In the interim, management of the 

Practice and Client services will 

be maintained by Greg’s long term 

employee Judith Manson and his 

professional associate Robert (Bob) 

Duff. Both live locally and are known 

to many clients. We thank you for 

your understanding during this time. 

Please direct all enquiries to: 

Judith 021 183 9408 

Robert 022 082 2307 

or email rgsmithson@xtra.co.nz 

03 313 2010 

Religious Notices 

NEW CHURCH Sunday 

10am, His Presence 

Church, Pipe Band Hall, 

New World carpark, Rangiora. 

For enquiries, phone 

Susan 022 494 5540. 

Situations Vacant 

Sutton Tools NZ Ltd 

2454004 

RANGIORA COUNTRY 

Music Club will NOT be 

going ahead on the 2nd 

February due to the red 

light system. Everyone stay 

safe. We will advertise 

when we are running again. 

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 

2450299 

2451391

What’s happening in your 

community… 

All Redinfo traffic onchanges light restrictions to Council are services in place. and Visit facilities waimakariri.govt.nz can be found at for waimakariri.govt.nz/covid19 

further info 

Waimakariri District Council Ready for Red 

With all of New Zealand now atthe Red level 

of the traffic light system, Waimakariri District 

Council is ready for this change. 

Chief Executive Jim Harland says Council services 

and facilities will remain open throughout the Red 

alert level. 

“The requirement for customers toshow aMy 

Vaccine Pass in our busiest public facilities means 

customers won’tsee aprofound change in how 

we’re operating. 

“There will be small tweaks such as reviewing our 

requirements for distancing, mask use, and abig 

focus on making sure we don’t breach any of the 

new capacity limits.” 

Mayor Dan Gordon says he’s encouraging 

everyone to remain calm, work with the 

restrictions and be prepared. 

“I’d encourage everyone to make sure you’re ready 

for Omicron. Make sure you get your booster shot 

when eligible and ensure you scan or sign in and 

wear your mask when out and about. 

“We all can help minimise the risk of Covid-19 in 

our community by making sure we play by the rules 

and each do our part in limiting the spread on this 

latest variant.” 

• Transfer Stations: vaccine passesare notrequired. 

Capacity limits based on one metre distancing, 

contacttracing andmasksare required. 

• Public events (indoor and outdoor): Up to 100 

people if vaccine passes are required for those 

12 and older. These will be checked at the start 

of the event. If vaccine passes are not required a 

maximum of 10 people are allowed toattend. 

One metre distancing, contact tracing and masks 

are required. 

• Building Inspectors: Will maintain one metre 

distancing, contact trace and wear masks as 

required. Sites who require proof of vaccine 

from inspectors are asked to communicate this 

when booking the inspector. 

• Field workers and contractors: Those coming on 

Council sites must meet the requirements of that 

building. One metre distancing, contact tracing 

and masks are required. 

• Alcohol Licencing, Dog Control and other 

Environmental Services Officers: Will maintain one 

metre distancing, contact trace and wear masks 

as required. Sites who require proof of vaccine 

are asked to communicate this when booking. 

• Other public-facing functions such as Council, 

Committee and CommunityBoard Meetings: vaccine 

passes are not required. These will be open with 

capacity limits based on one metredistancing, 

contacttracing and masks being required. 

Below are the initial changes for how Council 

services will operate under Red –changes are in 

bold. These requirements will be reviewed in the 

coming week. 

• Aquatic Centres: vaccine passes are required. 

Capacity limits based on one metre 

distancing, contact tracing and masks are 

required on entry. Programmes continue to 

operate, leisure space, spa and changing rooms 

are open and bookings are not currently required 

for recreation swimming. Aquarobics classes 

have limited spaces so contact the facility on 

0800 WAISWIM to book. Additional classes will 

be added for busy days. 

• Oxford, Kaiapoi and Rangiora Libraries: vaccine 

passes are required. Capacity limits based 

on one metre distancing, contact tracing and 

masks are required. 

• Oxford and Kaiapoi Service Centres: vaccine 

passes are required asthese facilities are based 

in the libraries. One metre distancing, contact 

tracing and masks are required. Capacity limits 

in place. 

• Rangiora Service Centre: vaccine passes are not 

required. One metre distancing, contact tracing 

and masks are required. Capacity limits will be 

in place and customers are encouraged to 

do business with the Council online. 

• Rangiora Town Hall, MainPower Stadium, 

Kaiapoi Community Centre and Woodend 

Community Centre: Vaccine passes are required. 

One metre distancing, contact tracing and masks 

are required. Capacity limits in place. 

Temporary Road Closure 

Various Roads in West Eyreton 

The Council has received an application to 

temporarily close the following roads for 

the period shown for the 2022 Canterbury 

Primary Schools Triathlon. 

Roads to be Closed 

South Eyre Road (between Harewood Road and 

Poyntz Road) 

Harewood Road (between South Eyre Road and 

Carleton Road) 

Wolffs Road (between South Eyre Road and 

Harewood Road) 

Steffens Road (approximately 20metres each 

side of Harewood Road) 

Period of Closure 

8am to 1pm, Thursday 17 March 2022 

Detours will be in place 

This closure is made inaccordance with 

Section 11(e) of the Tenth Schedule ofthe 

Local Government Act 1974 and will apply to 

all vehicular traffic with the exception of the 

Fire Service, Ambulance, Police, Council vehicles 

and other vehicles authorised bythe Council. 

Saveyour old 

batteries… 

Drop your used household 

batteries at the battery 

recycling station atyour 

local transfer station. 

— 

Find out more recycling tips 

at rethinkrubbish.co.nz 

rethinkrubbish.co.nz

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feedback 

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 

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 

Turn off thetap when you 

brush your teeth. 

Thiscan save 6litres of water aminute. 

Let’s changethe waywethinkabout 

howweuse water duringsummer. 

Keep theWAI inWaimakariri. 

waimakariri.govt.nz/water 

Summer 

Water 

Use 

LOCAL work available for 

avariety of shifts, drivers, 

traffic control, sawmill 

work. Immediate starts for 

the right people. For more 

info on these roles or to 

enquire about other roles. 

Check 

www.superiorpersonnel.co.nz 

Contact Daphne at Superior 

Personnel 313 6180. 

Wanted To Buy 

$$$ 

Amalgamated Scrap Metal 

Ltd. Specialists in farm 

machineryand farm clean 

ups, old vehicles etc. 

100% locally owned. 

Ph 0800 030 712 or 

027 695 0480. 


WANTED 

ANTIQUE FURNITURE 

and good quality 

second hand furniture 

Happytotravel 

Phone Rick 021 376883 

or email photo to: 

hall.coffey@xtra.co.nz 

For Sale 

STAMPS for sale, another 

12 albums plus bags of NZ 

on paper. Make an offer 

ring Rangiora 03 423 3936 

between 10 and 4, Monday 

to Friday, cash only. 

Cars Wanted 

CASH 4CARS 

and 4WD'S 

Phone 

Automotive 

Parts 

03 313 7216 

FALCONS & 

COMMODORES 

WANTED 

Suitable for 

dismantling or repairs 

2412522 

Ph 313 7216 

WANTED to buy Ford, 

Holden, Chrysler or 

Chev’s, Classic cars. Any 

other types considered, any 

condition. Please phone 

Tony 027 313 5000. 

CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

wanted for dismantling or 

repair. Phone 027 258 

8366. 

ANY old cars, anything pre 

1990, unfinished Hot Rods, 

Classic Cars. Please call 

027 258 8366. 

½PRICE 

DOG FOOD 

MEAT2U.NZ 

313 0022 

2424357 

Firewood 

SPILT old man pine, 3.7 

$260. Ph 021 993 497. 

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. 

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. 

Office /Accounts /Wages clerk 

Experienced office position available, 

Rangiora based 

Work tasks involve: 

• Processing of timesheets and payroll for 40 

staff 

• The sorting of hire dockets and issue of construction 

equipement rental invoicing 

• Issuing of invoicing for commercial building 

leases 

• Managementof (50)commercial buildings, 

maintenanceand BWOF compliance. 

You need to be a capable multi-skilled office 

administrator working beside an office team of 4at 

DanielSmith IndustriesLtd, Rangiora, 

Work hours would be 4x10 hour days aweek 

(Tuesday to Friday) 

Apply with CV, past experience and references to 

Daniel Smith before Sunday30 January2022. 

Email:daniel@danielsmith.co.nz,ordelivery to 

315 Flaxton Road, Rangiora. 

Farm /Property Maintenance 

Handyman /Person 

Full time position4x10hour days (Tuesday to 

Friday) 

To assistwith the following work tasks: 

• Roadside and property mowing and garden 

maintenance 

• Spraying around carparksand commercial 

buildings 

• Farmfencing /water trough repairs and 

maintenance 

• Some stock work 

Youwould be working for abusy contractorwith 

farmand commercial property development in 

Rangiora. 

Applywith CV,pastexperience and references to 

Daniel Smith before Sunday 30 January 2022. 

Email: daniel@danielsmith.co.nz, or deliveryto 

315Flaxton Road, Rangiora. 

2454220 

Part time Caretaker position 

available at Fernside School 

Fernside School is looking for anew part time 

school caretaker. Weare looking for someone 

who is reliable, practical, flexible, shows initiative, 

likes to have fun, enjoys working with and being 

around children and who takes pride in their work 

and the environment they work in. 

The ideal person will have ahigh level of practical 

skill as there are often things that require mending 

and replacing. They will have a high level of 

communication and time management skills. 

The successful candidate will need to be fully 

vaccinated for Covid-19 as this role involves 

working on site when children are present. 

This position is for 25 hours per week Monday to 

Friday with astarttime of 7:30am. 

For more information or to apply for this position 

please send acovering letter detailing relevant 

work experience, reasons why you would be ideal 

for this position and information relating to current 

references and referees who can be contacted. 

The closing date is Thursday 3 rd February 

Please send these to DarrynWard 

principal@fernside.school.nz 

2452234 

Gardening 

LAWN MOWING, 

spraying and lawn maintenance. 

Pegasus, Woodend, 

Kaiapoi, Rangiora. Ph 027 

349 7986. 


Livestock 

HOMEKILL & Wild 

Game meat processing. Ph 

313 0022. www.meat2u.nz. 

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 

2453349 

BUILDING WASH 

TECHNICIAN 

2449660 

WashRite Christchurch (based in Rangiora) 

is looking for aproactive and reliable person 

to join our team as ahouse &building wash 

technician. We are a premium exterior 

cleaning company servicing the Christchurch, 

Waimakariri, Hurunui and Selwyn districts. 

Youwill need to be: 

• Happy to work outside in all weather 

• Have astrong work ethic and positive 

attitude 

• Comfortable working at heights 

• Committed to safe work practices and 

producing high quality workmanship 

• Flexible to work additional hours 

including some weekends when required 

• Self motivated and able to work 

unsupervised or as partofateam 

• Available for ongoing training in Site 

Safe Practices, Health and Safety,plus 

WashRite procedures and processes. 

• Have afull clean Drivers License 

Previous experience in asimilar role would be 

an advantage however full on-site and formal 

training will be provided. 

This is afull-time position providing agreat 

opportunity to work outdoors with agreat team 

and reputable nationwide company. 

Apply now with your CV and cover letter to: 

Andrew Elgin 

WashRite Christchurch 

andrew@washrite.co.nz

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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. 

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 

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 

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” 

Wanted To Rent 

LOOKING TO lease some 

land for placement of tiny 

home. Please call Janene on 

027 619 6470. 

1-2 BDRM flat /house in 

Rangiora township, single 

woman, long term preferred. 

Ph 027 434 6690. 

SMALL cottage prefer 

rural, one tenant, 1-2 bdrm, 

great refs. Please phone 

027 209 0991. 

2445690 

Trade&Services 

LOGSPLITTERS Honda 

or Rato powered, plus parts 

& accessories. Telephone 

027 262 2266 www.BLAX.nz 

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. 

Commercial Properties 

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT 

PROPERTY 

Long term tenant (14years). 

$60k per annumrent.FutureEQ 

upgrade will be factored intoprice. 

Would consider exchangefor 

rental propertyorland. 

Phone Chris 021 757 358 


School Bus DriversRequired 

We areproud to be atransportprovider forthe 

Ministry of Education in the North Canterburyarea. 

We arelookingfor School Bus Driversto 

drivemorning and afternoonschool runs and 

technology routes. 

Days of work areMondaytoFridayduring the 

school term. Extracharter work will be available at 

times. 

If youare or have 

• AClass 1or2licenceand aPendorsement. 

• Excellentcommunication skills 

• ATeam player 

• Healthand Safety focused 

• Keen to contributeand acan-do attitude 

• Fully vaccinatedagainstCovid 19 

Then this could be ajob foryou. Support to achieve 

licencing maybe given to suitable applicants. 

Please registeryour interest by contactingVern by 

emailing manager@torlessetravel.co.nzorphone 

021 198 7358 

Trade &Services 

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. 

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 

BUILDERS Father &son 

team. Amac Builders are 

available to help you with 

your building needs. High 

standards, low overheads, 

no job too small. Check us 

out on fb. Amac Builders 

Ltd. Phone 027 318 4400. 

CHIMNEY SWEEPS 

Time to service your fire. 

Accumulation of soot seriously 

affects performance. 

Latest rotary brush technology. 

Free moisture check 

on wood. Safety inspection. 

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. 

A PAINTER WITH 

PASSION! Local painter 

with 30 years of quality and 

integrity in all aspects of 

painting. Phone Mike on 

021 0903 8546. 

FLEETWASH Mobile 

touchless on/off farm foam 

wash solutions. Telephone 


www.CLEANFLEET.nz. 

KITCHEN, bathroom, 

renovations, decking, 

pergolas, fencing. Honest 

reliable licenced builders. 

Ph Don 027 727 9162. 

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. 

PAINTER. Qualified local 

professional, Int / Ext, 

roofs, wallpaper. Call or 

text Corban 027 846 5035. 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Forall your painting & 

plastering requirements 

Local with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

2220615 

PAINTER & Decorator. 

25 + years experience. 

Interior /exterior, roofs & 

waterblasting. For a free 

quote, please ph Steve 03 

314 4620 or 027 477 1930. 

PAINTERS 

Reg Tradesman 

Interior,exterior. 

North Canterbury Painters 

specialising in decorating for 

over 65 at adiscount rate. 

Free quotes. 

Covering Nth Canty,Oxford, 

Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley. 

Rob 03 327 7899 

or 027 432 3520 2227597 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 40 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

REMOVALISTS 

Movemen Ltd 

2Men &agood sized truck. 

From $150 plus GST per hour. 

Kaiapoi based. 

Call Gerard 


movemen.co.nz 

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. 

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 

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

2401953 

Trade &Services 

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 

SHEARER. Hap’s Farm & 

Lifestyle Services. Shearing, 

crutching, drenching, 

tailing, feet trimming & 

health check. — Ph. 03- 

423-3713 or 021-267-4025. 

SHEEP SHEARING, 

drenching, feet trimming. 

For Lifestyle blocks. Call 

Stu 027 315 6916. 

CRAIGS Trees 

(03) 327-4190 

TREE REMOVALS 

THINNING &PRUNING 

STUMPGRINDING 

FELLING &TOPPING 

FULLYINSURED 

QUALIFIED ARBORIST 

Free Quotes 


craigstrees@xtra.co.nz 

WATERPUMPS Trash, 

clean water, Honda or Rato, 

parts &accessories. Telephone 


www.BLAX.nz 

VALUATION - 

Specialising in North Canterbury. 

Contact Geoff at 

Maxwell Valuation. Phone 

03 310 8541 or email 

geoff@maxval.co.nz. 

Guide 

2225862 

2434390 

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

Arborist 

Air Conditioning 

Automotive &Recovery 

Builder 

2435705 

North Canterbury Tree Services 

Tree felling, cutting and 

clearing service, including 

stump grinding 

Insured qualified and 

certified arborists 

0274 537 834 

northcantytrees378@gmail.com 

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Stay cool this summer 

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03 310 6087 

18 Albert Street, Rangiora 

Design |Installation |Servicing 

2070788 

• WOF Cars &Trailers 

• Vehicle Servicing & 

Repairs 

• Tyres &Punctures 

• Jump Starts 

• 

Towing &Salvage 

• Courtesy Car Available 

Ph Aaron Rowlands 


13 Stone Eyre Place, 

Swannanoa 

Eftpos available Mon –Fri 8am –5pm, Sat 9am –1pm 

• New Builds &Renovations 

• Light Commercial /Re-strengthening 

• Project Management 

• Bathrooms 

• Farm Buildings 

• House Lifting Re-piling 

• Shop Fit Outs 

2408831 

40+ years experience 


markw.hills@xtra.co.nz 

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Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Guide 

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

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 

• Ear Health checks. 

• Wax removal using Microsuction 

• Removal of foreign bodies 

• Basic hearing aid care 

Clinics in Rangiora, Amberley and Kaiapoi 

Rest homes/retirement villages, booking by prior arrangement. 

Bookings: Online www.earcare.nz |Phone 020 4124 25 25 

Email alison@earcare.nz | Ear Care Canterbury 

2324849 

2420841 

Ear Health 

• ACC provider 

• WarVeteran provider 

• No medical referral 

required 

▪ 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! 

THE 

HANDY 

GUY! 

Handyman 

Call Guy “The Handy Guy” Now 


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 

Landscaping 

2227889v2 

Character Boats &Marine 

North Canterbury’s 

specialist boat and leisure 

repair, maintenance and 

restoration service. 


•Fibreglass &timber repairs 

•Gelcoat &paint repairs 

•Grooming &buffing 

•Classic boat restoration specialist 

•Jetboat maintenance &servicing 

•Boat fitout all watercraft 

Qualified boat builder with 20 years 

experience in marine industry. 

Enquiries welcome. 

Phone: 027 226 2656 

characterboatsmarine@gmail.com 

HAVE YOU HAD 

THE SNIP YET? 

❖ Tree Topping ❖ Hedge/Shelter belt cutting 

❖ Gorse Hedge &Under Pivot cutting 

❖ Vegetation mulching 

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW 

Call Craig 


or 0800 SNIP IT 

Email 

craig@treesnip.co.nz 

2MACHINES OPERATING CANTERBURY WIDE 

2452097 

Hedge Cutting /Tree Topping 

www.treesnip.co.nz 

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 

2269236 

Engineering 

Daryl Power 


concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

Plumbing 

For all 

general 

aspects of 

plumbing 

Discounts for over 

65 years old 

Fast friendly service 

All work guaranteed 

Aaron McCartney 

Certifying Plumber 

Cell 027 366 9091 

A/H 03 310 2137 

Free Call: 

0508 44EVER 

EMAIL: 

plumber_27@yahoo.com 

2172994 

2273277 

DENTURE CLINIC 

RANGIORA 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Garry WMechen 

Registered Clinical DentalTechncian 

Phone (03) 313-9192 

38a Ashley Street, Rangiora 

NEW N W DENTURES D ES 

*RELINE * *REPAIRS 

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HOURS 

8.30am -12noon 

- Monday to Friday 

FREE E CONSULTATION O 

AND ADVICE 

A V C 

For a/h repairs 

phone (03) 310-3044 

AMPLIFY YOUR 

BUSINESS 

AND BE THE 

NAME THEY 

REMEMBER 

FIRST 

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us and get 

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Phone us today on 03 314 8335 or email 

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

Seamless Spouting 

Seamless Spouting 

Supply and Install 

of Seamless Gutters 

10 year no leaks 

guarantee 

• Continuous spouting made on site, 

large colour range available 

• High grade and thicker material used 

• Repair or replace any type of gutter 

• Undertake all insurance work 

• Independently owned and operated 

• Competitive pricing 

Servicing North CanterburyDistricts 

Call Danie 021 875 462 

2359362 

Painter /Plasterer 

HURUNUI Painting 

• Qualified tradesmen, quick,neat and friendly. 

• Reasonable rates. • Interior /exterior painting. 

• Interior plastering &wallpapering. 

• Spray painting &water blasting. 

P: Rod Hermes 027 414 0830 or 03 314 2391 

E: r.hermes@xtra.co.nz 

2394026v2 

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 

2431576 

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 

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Scrap Metal 

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP 

•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm 

Machinery•All non Ferrous 

MAINLAND 

METALS LTD 

Ph (03)338 7000 

Mike0274 818544 •Robbie0274818 027 

Locally owned and operated 


Yoga &Qigong 

Yoga &Qigong 

Weekly classes in Rangiora 

Wednesdays and Fridays in Oxford 

SPECIAL: Monday 31 Jan $10 each class 

Term starts: 14 Febat9.30am and 11am 

Bowling Club, 25 Good St, Rangiora 

With Gabrielle Euteneuer -Senior Instructor & 

Teacher of Qigong and TaoYoga for 30 yrs 

txt/call: 027 225 1646 

info@taomotion.co.nz |www.taomotion.co.nz 

2453501 

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PASSENGER 

RangioraToyota 

2007 Toyota BladeHatch 

•2.4LPetrolAuto, 7-Airbags 

•Camera, Alloys, Half Leather 

•80,300kms 

$ 

12,995 

2005 Toyota Echo 

•1.2LPetrolManual,3-Door 

•5-Seater 

•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 

2011 Toyota Avensis 

Wagon 

•2.0L PetrolAuto, Alloys, Camera 

•Bluetooth 

•Keyless 

SUV 

$ 

14,995 

2014 CamryGLSedan 

•2.5LPetrolAuto 

•Cruise Control, Bluetooth 

•7Airbags 

$ 

12,995 

•1.8L PetrolAuto, Alloys, 

•Camera, FogLights 


$ 

23,995 

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 

2016 LandCruiser 200 

SeriesLTD 

•4.5LV8Twin Turbo Diesel 

•Leather,KDSS, Sunroof 

•7-Seater,121,600kms 

COMMERICAL 

$ 

119,995 

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 

2019 LandCruiser Prado 

VX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, Leather 7-Seater 

•NZnew,360 camera, Satnav 

•Only31,450kms 

$ 

82,995 

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 

2020 Hilux SR5 4WD 

•Latest Model, 150kw 2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto 

•Satnav,Camera, SafetySense 


$ 

62,995 

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 

2018 Hilux SR5 4WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, Camera 

•Bluetooth, Satnav,Climate Air 

•Only64,700kms 

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

Signature 

CLASS 

$ 

53,995 

2450357 

FINANCE &INSURANCE AVAILABLE

THE 

SALE 

28 JANUARY–6 FEBRUARY 

TEN DAYS OFSAVINGS 

ALL DEPARTMENTS 

STARTS FRIDAY 28 JANUARY10AM 

WOMENSWEAR |LINGERIE |WOMEN’S SHOES |ATRIUM 

CONTEMPORARY LOUNGE |ACCESSORIES |COSMETICS 

CHILDRENSWEAR |TOYS |MENSWEAR |STATIONERY 

ACTIVEWEAR |MENS SHOES |BED, BATH &SPA |PANTRY 

HOME &LIVING |COOK &DINE |POTTERY BARN |WEST ELM 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY

SHOP THE SALE FOR 10 DAYS OF SAVINGS 

50% OFF 

SELECTED 

WOMEN’S 

CONTEMPORARY 

LOUNGE 

50% OFF 

SELECTED 

WOMEN’S SHOES 

ADIDAS, ALL SAINTS, MARLE, AMERICAN 

VINTAGE, ASSEMBLY LABEL, BLAK, C & M, 

TWENTY SEVEN NAMES, G-STAR, HUFFER, 

KAREN WALKER, KOWTOW, KSUBI, 

POLO RALPH LAUREN, SALASAI & MORE 

50% OFF 

SELECTED 

WOMENSWEAR 

ACLER, AJE, TRELISE COOPER, MARC CAIN, 

CAMILLA & MARC, COOP, COOPER, 

GINGER &SMART, JAC +JACK, 

JULIETTE HOGAN, MAISON, SEE BY CHLOÉ, 

SELF PORTRAIT, TAYLOR, TED BAKER & MORE 

CHAOS & HARMONY, TED BAKER, KATHRYN WILSON, 

ARA, RIEKER, BRESLEY, EOS, TOMMY HILFIGER & 

TOMMY JEANS, LACOSTE, ECCO, ADIDAS, NEW 

BALANCE, SOL SANA, BEAU COOPS & MORE 

50% OFF 

SELECTED 

HANDBAGS 

YU MEI, SANS BEAST, 

RADLEY, SABEN, 

SEE BY CHLOÉ, OROTON 

& MORE 

40% OFF SELECTED 

COSMETICS 

BOBBI BROWN, M.A.C, 

CLINIQUE, ESTEÉ LAUDER, 

ELIZABETH ARDEN, 

CLARINS, GUERLAIN, 

DERMALOGICA & MORE 


LINGERIE, NIGHTWEAR 

&SWIM 

CALVIN KLEIN, BERLEI, HANRO, 

SIMONE PÉRÈLE, JOCKEY, 

TRIUMPH, SATURDAY THE 

LABEL, COTTONREAL, GINIA, 

LA MARQUISE, SEAFOLLY, 

SUNSEEKER, TOMMY HILFIGER 

& MORE 


BEAUTY 

THE AROMATHERAPY CO., 

REAL TECHNIQUES, ETHIQUE & MORE 

...AND SO MUCH MORE

SHOP THE SALE FOR 10 DAYS OF SAVINGS 

50% OFF 

SELECTED 

MEN’S 

CONTEMPORARY 

LOUNGE 


ACCESSORIES 

KAREN WALKER JEWELLERY, 

DYBERG & KERN, BRIXTON, 

EDBLAD, PILGRIM, BRIXTON, 

STOLEN GIRLFRIENDS CLUB 

& MORE 

30–50% 

OFF 

SELECTED 

COOK &DINE 

COOKWARE & SERVEWARE 

30–50% OFF 

SELECTED 

MEN’S SHOES 

R.M. WILLIAMS, 

JULIUS MARLOW, 

ECCO, ARMANI 

EXCHANGE, RIEKER 

&MORE 

50% OFF 

SELECTED 

BED &BATH 

HUFFER, G-STAR, 

KSUBI, ALL SAINTS, 

ASSEMBLY LABEL, 

BEN SHERMAN 

& MORE 

50% OFF 

SELECTED 

MENSWEAR 

R.M. WILLIAMS, TOMMY HILFIGER, 

JOE BLACK, TED BAKER, GAZMAN, 

CAMBRIDGE & MORE 

TOWELS, 

DUVET COVERS, 

SHEETS 

&MORE 


TOYS 

...AND SO MUCH MORE

50% OFF 

SELECTED 

WEST ELM 

&POTTERY BARN 

30–50% OFF 

SELECTED 

CHILDREN’S, 

BABYWEAR &TEEN 

50% OFF 

SELECTED 

ACTIVEWEAR 

SHOP THE SALE FOR 

TEN DAYS OFSAVINGS 

ALL DEPARTMENTS 

28 JANUARY–6FEBRUARY 

EXTENDED STORE HOURS 

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY /10AM–7PM 

SATURDAY 29 JANUARY /9AM–6PM 

SUNDAY 30 JANUARY /10AM–5PM 

NORMAL TRADING HOURS RESUME: TUESDAY 8FEBRUARY 

WWW.BALLANTYNES.CO.NZ/OPENING-HOURS 

Stay energised during the sale. 

Visit us on the ground floor 

of the Lichfield Street Building. 

Open 7days aweek. 

Phone :03 378 1960 

www.ballantynes.co.nz 

City Mall, Christchurch. PHONE (03) 379 7400

North Canterbury News: January 27, 2022

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