North Canterbury News: January 27, 2022
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Protecting native taonga species<br />
with predator control in Arthur’s Pass.<br />
To protect orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka from local extinction in<br />
Arthur’s Pass and Lake Sumner area the Department of Conservation (DOC),<br />
Rangiora District intends to carry out predator control over approximately 53,765<br />
hectares of public conservation land. (Refer to the application area on map)<br />
Description of the area<br />
The Arthur’s Pass project area includes the Crawford, Polar, Poulter and Savannah<br />
ranges, as well as the western endsofthe Dampier and Studleighranges.<br />
The southern boundary runs from near Binser Saddle in awesterly direction toapoint<br />
just past Douglas Stream. The western boundary then more or less follows the ridge<br />
onto the Polar Range to Walker Pass, Mt Hunt and Worsley Pass towards MtKoeti<br />
before droppingdown to the Minchin Bivouac and backuptoMtByrne.<br />
The northern boundary runs from Mt Byrne along the Crawford Range tothe Lake<br />
Mason Hut.The eastern boundary runs from Binser Saddletothe head ofLower Farm<br />
Stream, follows the Poulter River East Branch across to Bull Creek and up onto the<br />
Dampierand Studleigh ranges then down to near LakeMason Hut.<br />
The Arthur’s Passand LakeSumner areaispredominately beech forestwith open and<br />
steepsided river valleysthat extendtotussock lands and exposed mountain tops. It is<br />
home toorange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka, great spotted kiwi/roroa, rock wren/<br />
pīwauwau and yellowhead/mohua.<br />
Why we are doing predator control.<br />
Predation by rodents and stoats causes orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka and<br />
otherthreatened native species to declineand, in somecases, theyfacelocal extinction.<br />
DOC has worked closely with its Treaty partnerTeNgāi Tūāhuriri Rūnunga on desired<br />
outcomes and consulted with stakeholders andthe community.<br />
Predator control works<br />
In 2019 asimilar predator control operation was undertaken. Since then, the wild<br />
population of orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka in Arthur’s Pass and Lake<br />
Sumner has grown from approximately 150-200 to justover 300 birds.<br />
Method of predator control<br />
This is arepublication of earlier notices for the Arthur’s Pass operation which advised<br />
that workwould begin from the 2nd of December2021.<br />
The public are advised that helicopters will begin the aerialapplication of baits containing<br />
biodegradable 1080 over the area shown onthe map at the first suitable opportunity.<br />
Non-toxic prefeed bait will be applied 5-7 days beforehand toentice the rodents to eat<br />
the pellets.<br />
Non-toxic pre-feed baits are cylindrical cerealpellets,approximately 2cminlengthand<br />
sandy coloured (notdyed).Prefeedcontains acinnamon lure to attract rodents.<br />
Toxic baits are cylindrical cereal pellets, approximately 2cminlength. They are dyed<br />
green todeter birds and contain acinnamon lure to attract rodents. Each toxic bait<br />
contains 0.15% of sodium fluoroacetate(1080).<br />
The aerial operation uses calibrated buckets and GIS mapping technology toensure<br />
bait dropsinthe designated area. Please see map attached.<br />
The pesticideispoisonous to humans and domestic animals. Always remember:<br />
• DO NOT touch or eat the bait<br />
• WATCH CHILDREN at all times<br />
• DO NOTEAT animals from this area<br />
•Toxicbaitsand carcasses are DEADLYtoDOGS<br />
Observe theserules whenever you see warningsigns placedat the public accessways<br />
in the above areas. Warning signs indicate that pesticide residues may remain inbaits<br />
andcarcasses,possibly formorethan six months.<br />
Allwork is weatherdependent andpeople intendingtovisit the affectedarea before<br />
31/03/<strong>2022</strong> are advised to check the VFML and DOC websites for the status of the<br />
operation, and/orseek up-to-date information from the DOC office in Rangiora.<br />
If you suspect poisoning<br />
Always contact: Your local doctor or local hospital orthe National Poisons Centre:<br />
0800 764 766 (urgent calls)or 03 479 7248ordial 111.<br />
For furtherinformation,contact the Arthur’s Pass Operation Controller:<br />
Vector FreeMarlborough Limited<br />
PO Box5171,Springlands,Blenheim 7241<br />
Free phone: 0508 548 008<br />
Email: communications@vectorfree.co.nz<br />
Adetailedmap of theapplication area may be viewedat the following locations:<br />
DOC’s Rangiora Office, and DOC’s website for pesticide summaries and the Vector<br />
Free Marlborough Limited website:<br />
https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/pests-and-threats/pesticide-summaries/<br />
http://www.vectorfree.co.nz/current-aerial-operations.html<br />
Visit also: www.doc.govt.nz/tiakina-nga-manu<br />
2452505<br />
BOOK FAIR Friday 11th<br />
and Saturday 12th February,<br />
<strong>2022</strong> at St<br />
Bartholomew’s Church<br />
Hall, 23 Cass St, Kaiapoi,<br />
9am to 6pm Friday and<br />
9am to 2pm, Saturday.<br />
Vaccination certificates<br />
required, eftpos available.<br />
Books $2 each or 6books<br />
for $10, tea and coffee<br />
available. Donations of<br />
good quality books, cds,<br />
dvds and jigsaws are most<br />
welcome. Please no tapes.<br />
Donated goods can be left<br />
at the Church hall. Contact<br />
Norman Clark 3<strong>27</strong> 5552 or<br />
Ray Maw 3<strong>27</strong> 6404. This is<br />
an Anglican Parish of Kaiapoi<br />
fundraiser towards the<br />
maintenance of St<br />
Bartholomew’s Church and<br />
Hall.<br />
Entertainment<br />
BALCAIRN HALL welcomes<br />
the Mundi Trio an<br />
Arts On Tour NZ event,<br />
7.30pm, Saturday 12th<br />
February <strong>2022</strong>. Free supper,<br />
alcohol free event,<br />
raffles, CD sales. Tickets<br />
$25 from Sally Macs,<br />
Amberley, Stan’s 7 Day<br />
Pharmacy, Rangiora, Sefton<br />
Garage and via<br />
www.balcairnhall.com.<br />
Vax certs required, scan<br />
and mask.<br />
Personal<br />
A SEXY BLONDE talk<br />
live or listen. Ph 0900 44<br />
666. $3.99 +GST pm. R18.<br />
CARING LADY in her<br />
early seventies, would like<br />
to meet agenuine gentleman<br />
between 66 & 70<br />
years. No smokers, light<br />
drinker. For genuine<br />
relationship please. Reply<br />
to 03 313 2918.<br />
Educational<br />
TUITION available. Primary<br />
and secondary up to<br />
NCEA level 3. In centre<br />
(Rangiora) or interactive<br />
online from your home.<br />
Each student onanindividually<br />
tailored programme.<br />
Kip McGrath Rangiora has<br />
been serving the local community<br />
for 30 +years. Give<br />
us acall (03 313 3638) or<br />
book your free assessment<br />
online https://www.kipmcgrath.<br />
co.nz/rangiora<br />
Public Notices<br />
Kaiapoi Christadelphians<br />
“The Key of knowledge...” (Luke 11:52)<br />
JESUS CHRIST -<br />
ACOMING NEW KING<br />
Alarge percentage of the world recently celebrated<br />
Christmas. Many carols sing of a king being<br />
born. When will Jesus Christ be established in<br />
his rightful place as king? The Bible prophetically<br />
points to the geographical place of authority, and<br />
the circumstances that lead up to anew King and<br />
kingdom being established over all the Earth. Where<br />
does this place us? Such awonderful hope, and a<br />
solution to the troubles that wreak havoc now.<br />
DVD presentation -Sunday 30 th <strong>January</strong><br />
Cancelled due to Covid-19 Traffic Light<br />
red setting, the lecture will be postponed<br />
to alater date<br />
Forinformation -phone 03352 5453<br />
We provide free confidential budgeting assistance to<br />
individuals, families and whānau of the Waimakariri<br />
and Hurunui communities<br />
December office closure<br />
We’re taking awell-earned break over this<br />
Christmas holiday season.<br />
The office will be closed from<br />
midday,Thursday 23 rd December and<br />
re-opening on Monday 17 th <strong>January</strong> <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Our Committee, Volunteers and Staff wish you<br />
astressfree Christmas.<br />
Don’t spend more than you can afford.<br />
Stick to your shopping list.<br />
Spend time with family and friends.<br />
Covering the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts<br />
Phone 03 313 3505 anytime<br />
Email: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz<br />
www.bsnc.org.nz<br />
Affiliated member of the National Building Financial Capability<br />
CharitableTrust. Registered Charity Number: CC10710<br />
2453749<br />
WarMemorial Hall<br />
1Albert Street, Rangiora 7400<br />
PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440<br />
www.bsnc.org.nz<br />
24<strong>27</strong>308<br />
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Phone us today on 03 314 8335<br />
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Glenmark Lions Club<br />
Charity Golf Tournament<br />
Proceeds to Camp Quality<br />
At Scargill Golf Course<br />
Sunday 6 th February <strong>2022</strong><br />
Draw at 10.30am.<br />
18 Holes Individual Stableford Men<br />
&Women. $30.00 pp.<br />
Entries to Paul, ph: 03 302 7805<br />
or 021 061 2558 or on the day<br />
Vaccine passes required<br />
for entry to clubhouse.<br />
KATE VALLEY LANDFILL<br />
COMMUNITY TRUST<br />
APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING<br />
ASSISTANCE<br />
The Trust invites applications from eligible<br />
groups/individuals for grants from the 17 th<br />
funding round.<br />
Application period is from 31 <strong>January</strong><br />
<strong>2022</strong> to 4March <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Only applications on the <strong>2022</strong> form will<br />
be accepted. Forms are available from<br />
the Hurunui District Library or by emailing<br />
secretaryKVLCT@gmail.com.<br />
An Information evening will be held at the<br />
Waipara Hall on Thursday 10 th February <strong>2022</strong><br />
7:30-8:30 pm at which Trustees will explain<br />
the eligibility requirements and assist with<br />
any application questions. Enquiries should<br />
be directed to Julian Ball on 021 671 721.<br />
2450028<br />
RG(Greg) Smithson<br />
Accountant<br />
Rangiora<br />
NOTICE TOCLIENTS<br />
We wish to advise Greg passed away<br />
unexpectedly on 8<strong>January</strong> <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
In the interim, management of the<br />
Practice and Client services will<br />
be maintained by Greg’s long term<br />
employee Judith Manson and his<br />
professional associate Robert (Bob)<br />
Duff. Both live locally and are known<br />
to many clients. We thank you for<br />
your understanding during this time.<br />
Please direct all enquiries to:<br />
Judith 021 183 9408<br />
Robert 022 082 2307<br />
or email rgsmithson@xtra.co.nz<br />
03 313 2010<br />
Religious Notices<br />
NEW CHURCH Sunday<br />
10am, His Presence<br />
Church, Pipe Band Hall,<br />
New World carpark, Rangiora.<br />
For enquiries, phone<br />
Susan 022 494 5540.<br />
Situations Vacant<br />
Sutton Tools NZ Ltd<br />
2454004<br />
RANGIORA COUNTRY<br />
Music Club will NOT be<br />
going ahead on the 2nd<br />
February due to the red<br />
light system. Everyone stay<br />
safe. We will advertise<br />
when we are running again.<br />
We are adrill manufacturing company<br />
based in Kaiapoi.<br />
We are looking for staff in our<br />
Production Line.<br />
You will need to be mechanically<br />
minded, attention to detail and<br />
willingness to learn. Training will be<br />
provided. All safety equipment will be<br />
provided.<br />
Hours of work<br />
7.30am to 4.00pm Monday -Friday<br />
Email your CV to<br />
bmccallum@suttontools.co.nz<br />
2450299<br />
2451391
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