North Canterbury News: March 31, 2022
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
Daylight Savings
Turn your clocks back one
hour this Sunday
Thursday,March 31,2022 | Issue989 | www.starnews.co.nz
Aclassic day out in the country
Mini magic ... Dillon
Houghton, of Belfast, in his
1998 Mini Cooper, which
has been in his family for 15
years, during the North
Canterbury Classic Cars
gathering at Ashworths
Corner, near Leithfield, on
Sunday. Story page 2.
PHOTO:SHELLEY TOPP
Abeautiful fairy tale cut short by loggers
By ADAM BURNS
Atreasured ‘‘Fairy Forest’’ in North
Canterbury has been brutally axed by a
council contractor.
This is despite assurances by the
Waimakariri District Council the site at
Pines Beach would be preserved for the
community, who have been left
devastated.
Pines Beach residents are furious by
the destruction with some demanding
an apology by those responsible.
The episode has also sent
Waimakariri’s Mayor Dan Gordon into a
flap, and seeking answers from council's
logging contractor, who has been
pinpointed as the culprit.
The communitybuilt haven, also
referred to by locals as ‘‘The
Shack’’, was reportedly
established several years ago,
among an area of pine forest
at Pines Beach, near Kaiapoi.
Renowned for its arty and
‘‘quirky’’ atmosphere, the
secluded spot featured a
badminton court, amini golf course,
swings, and adecorated bar leaner
made from atree stump.
Pines Beach resident Jacinta
Sutherland says the spot was highly
cherished by the locals.
‘‘We're angry...we were told it was
going to be kept and now it's been
destroyed.
‘‘I just feel someone needs
to be held responsible.’’
Other community members
have described it as a
blessing for families during
Covid19.
Waimakariri councillor Al
Blackie says he was ‘‘horrified’’ when he
learnt of the destruction.
Ms Sutherland says the area was
enhanced over the years by visitors who
would build and add elements.
‘‘It evolved over time...you didn't know
what was going to be new.
‘‘It was looked after, and cared for.’’
Her mum Monique Moir, who
celebrated her 60th birthday at the site
during alockdown, is calling for an
apology to the community.
‘‘I can't believe someone would go in
there and just destroy aunique place.’’
Ascrub fire in January 2021, which
forced the evacuations of several Pines
Beach homes, destroyed dozens of
hectares of surrounding forest area,
however the Fairy Forest was
unscathed.
Continued Page 3
Rockgas NorthCanterbury
We fill all sizeGas Cylinders
onsite while you wait
If you’re afterreliabledeliveryof45kghome LPGcylinders,trust the
locals with the experience. Arranging deliveryisaseasyaspicking
up aphone.Sogive us acall,we’re heretohelp.
61 Williams Street,Kaiapoi
Hours
8am –5pm weekdays,
9am –12noon Saturday
2286893
Check out our newwebsite www.rockgasnorthcanterbury.co.nz
NEWS
2 North Canterbury News, March 31, 2022
Grow
customers,
salesand
profits
with North
Canterbury’s
bestread
newspaper
Readership: 51,000 weekly
Circulation: 30,150copiesdelivered
to EVERY farm, RD, lifestyle block
and home inWaimakariri, Hurunui
&Kaikoura every Thursday.
news
Robyn Bristow
Managing Editor
027 312 1581
robyn.bristow
@ncnews.co.nz
Reporters
David Hill, Shelley Topp.
advertising
DaynaBurton
Sales Manager
027 312 0089
dayna.burton
@ncnews.co.nz
AmandaKeys
Advertising
027 536 6224
amanda.keys
@ncnews.co.nz
JillianDickie
Advertising
022 024 3092
jillian.dickie
@ncnews.co.nz
getintouch
Editorial
info@ncnews.co.nz
Advertising
sales@ncnews.co.nz
Graphic Design
heather.hood@ncnews.co.nz
Distribution/Deliveries
03 314 8335
Rangiora: 03 313 2840 /03314 8335
14 Ashley St, Rangiora
Christchurch: 03 364 7460
www.starnews.co.nz
Bumper crowd at classic meet
BY SHELLEY TOPP
From Page 1
The easing of Covid19 restrictions
helped attract abumper crowd to a
classic vehicle gathering in Leithfield.
About 450 vehicles gathered near the
Better Half Kitchen and Bar at
Ashworths Corner for Sunday’s event.
Organiser Trevor StanleyJoblin said
it was ahuge success with about 1500
people attending. Under the new
restrictions, announced on March 23,
capacity limits are no longer required at
outdoor events.
The vehicles on display were amix of
all ages, large and small, with
Christchurch’s Kevin Jellyman’s ‘‘M&M
truck’’, a1931 Ford Model AA modified
in New York by its former owner, at the
larger end of the scale.
The haulage truck won every show it
went to in the United States, and at one
stage its owner turned down $US2
million for it.
But when he died, his family
advertised it for sale on eBay, and Kevin
bought it for alot less.
In the smallersized range of vehicles,
the 1998 Mini Cooper, owned by Belfast’s
Dillon Houghton, stood out.
The car has been in Dillon’s family for
15 years.
‘‘My parents bought it as afamily car
when Iwas growing up,’’ Dillon said.
‘‘I love this car. My dad Mark, who is
also here today, has had 25 of them.
‘‘He used to race Minis as well,’’ Dillon
said.
Of the largersized cars, Annie
Jellys M&M haulage jalopy. .. Kevin Jellyman, of Christchurch, with his modified 1931
Model Ford AA truck at agathering of Classic Cars at Ashworths Corner on Sunday.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
Wright’s 1977 Ford Thunderbird's
bonnet alone looked longer than aMini.
Annie, who is from Rangiora, began a
love affair with American cars after
learning to drive in afriend’s Pontiac
when she was 16.
‘‘After that Iwas hooked,’’ she said.
Lady Marigold, Helen Proctor’s 2018
Boom Trike also attracted alot of
attention. Helen, who is from Woodend,
produce |meat |eggs |milk |bread
Online shopping available
www.vegenout.co.nz
73 Main North Road,Woodend
PhoneOrders 03 312 7564
2420514c
has owned the bright orange, Germanmade
trike with aPeugeot 1600cc motor,
for five years.
‘‘I have lots of fun on it and you only
need acar licence to ride it,’’ she said.
Kerry Walsh's black 1946 Ford V8
coupe won the Classic Car of the Month
award. His prize was meal voucher
donated by the Better Half Kitchen And
Bar owner Hamish Moir.
People encouraged to have asay
By DAVID HILL
Residents are encouraged to have their
say on theWaimakariri District Council’s
draft annual plan,withsubmissions
closing on Monday.
The council isproposing an average
rates riseacross thedistrictof4.3 percent,
whichis0.1%higherthanforecastinlast
year’s 2021/31LongTermPlan.
Therates rise will allowthe councilto
continue to deliverservices at ahigh level,
despitelowerthanexpectedcentral
funding contributions.
Mayor Dan Gordon says the focus of the
planison ensuring thecouncilcompletes
keycommunity andinfrastructure
projects while updating residents about
regulatory and central government
changes thatwillaffectthecouncil.
‘‘There are three topics we’re asking for
feedback on that require further funding.
‘‘The councilisalsousingthis
opportunityto letresidentsknowabout
newregulations andexternalchanges
whichwillaffectthe council, such as
ThreeWaters Reform and new urban
development rules.’’
MattDoocey
MP for Waimakariri
Kaiapoi Office
03 327 0514•kaiapoi@parliament.govt.nz
137 Williams Street
RangioraOffice
03 310 7468•waimakariri@parliament.govt.nz
Level 1Conway Lane,188 High Street
Ienjoy holding constituent
clinics inOxfordand in
Belfast tobeaccessible;
please ring my officeifyou
would liketomeetwith me.
Authorised by Matt
Doocey, Parliament
Buildings, Wgtn.
Key issues which require further
funding include the completion of the
Kaiapoi CommunityHub,theKaiapoi
stormwater andflooding improvements
and roading funding.
❛The council is also using this
opportunity to let residents
know about new regulations
and external changes which
will affect the council, such as
Three Waters Reform and new
urban development rules.❜
—MayorDan Gordon
The councilisalsokeento receive
feedback on proposed upgrades to the
Rangiora Airfield,theAshleyGorge Water
Supply,and rulesaround protecting
significant natural areas.
Changes to regulations affecting the
council include the Three Waters Reform,
possible chlorination of water supplies
and the National PolicyStatement on
Urban Development.
Keeping up with the capital programme
delivery, reviewing the rating policy for
Maori land and changes to development
contributions and fees and charges are
alsoissuesfor thecouncil going forward.
‘‘The district continues to experience
significant growth whichmeansthe
councilisinastrongpositionto meet
these challenges whilecontinuing to
provideand develop high quality
community facilities and infrastructure,’’
Mr Gordon says.
‘‘Keeping rates affordable is apriority
forthe council. When making budget
decisions this is always frontofmindwhen
determining that we have thebalance
right and Ithinkthis plandoes just that.
‘‘Waimakariri is your placeintheworld
andIencourage youtotakethe timeto
read thedraft annualplanandhaveyour
sayonthe directionofthedistrict.’’
To makeasubmission go to
waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk or email
email annualplan@wmk.govt.nz.
Submissions close on Monday, April4.
MASTER BUILDER
LocaltoNorth Canterbury.
CALL ARTHUR 027 2451601
arthur@robertsonbuilding.co.nz
www.robertsonbuilding.co.nz
BARNS/FARM BULDINGS•RIB RAFT FLOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION
PROJECTMANAGEMENT•ADDITIONS•NEW HOMES
HOME MAINTENANCE•EQC REPAIRS•ALTERATIONS
FREE QUOTES
Viewour digital edition at
www.ncnews.co.nz
2021055
Challenging journey for centre
By SHELLEY TOPP
The development of the new urgentcare
Rangiora Medical Centre (RMC) is
expected to be achallenging journey.
But Mark Darvill, the Rangiora
Medical Centre 2013 Limited
Partnerships general manager, says
‘‘the destination will be worth it’’.
The vision for the new medical centre
was formed in partnership with
longstanding Rangiora GP Dr Lorna
Martin, and South Link Health Services.
South Link has been working in a
supporting role with primary health
care providers for many years, mostly in
Southland, but increasingly in
Canterbury, Tasman and the North
Island. The new Rangiora facility will be
commissioned by South Link on the old
Rangiora Hospital site, part of the
Canterbury District Health Board’s
Rangiora Health Hub, in Ashley Street.
The health board owns the land where
the new facility will be built, but the
building will be owned by South Link
with the main tenant being Rangiora
Medical Centre 2013 Limited
Partnership, which owns Rangiora
Family Doctors, Good Street Medical
Centre and Woodend Medical Centre.
There will be other private tenants,
such as apharmacy and an imaging
(Xray) facility, but those tenants have
not been selected yet.
‘‘The CDHB have been very
supportive, but will not be involved with
the operation nor management of the
new facility, Mark says.
‘‘RMC is aprivate entity like the
general practices that form it, and like
the urgentcare centres in Christchurch.
‘‘Primary health care delivery is one
of the oldest forms of public/private
partnership. Unlike ED (Emergency
Department), we are not fully funded,
and we need to be aviable business.’’
The project is still in the early stages
with aresource consent yet to be
granted for the building, which has not
gone to tender, and there has been no
date set for construction to begin. ‘‘It
will happen, but at this stage it is
impossible to give an indication when
the building may be complete,’’ Mark
says.
‘‘Even when the building is complete
there is then the process of fitting it out
for the tenants, and installing all the
medical systems and equipment
necessary.
‘‘Many people will recall the
commissioning issues that the new
hospital in Christchurch experienced,
so it takes avery brave person to
forecast an opening day.’’
To begin with the new facility is likely
to resemble avery large modern general
practice.
‘‘It is only once staff and systems are
bedded in, that extending the hours can
be contemplated,’’ Mark says.
‘‘For this reason it may be afew
months between opening the facility,
and the availability of extended hours
access, but having easy access to an
urgentcare facility in North Canterbury
is long overdue, and what the people of
the region deserve.’’
Mark was previously general manager
of Riccarton Clinic in Christchurch, a
combined general practice and urgent
care centre operating 8am to 8pm, every
day of the year.
Fairy Forest at Pines Beach to be restored
From Page 1
Acouncil informationnotice issued
lastmonth confirmedefforts to protect
the area as part of ongoing salvage
workfollowing the blaze.
‘‘While some damageis
unavoidable, every effort is being
madetopreserve the area with trees
felled and extractedaway fromit
wherever possible.’’
Mayor DanGordon sayscouncil
instructedcontractors to avoid
damage to the area.
‘‘[Council is] meeting withthem
shortly to learn more aboutwhat
happened and why,’’ he says.
‘‘Our intention is to work with the
communitytoensure this community
treasure is restored.’’
Public InterestJournalismfunded
through NZ On Air.
Demanding answers ... Adevastated Pines Beach community wants answers after their
beloved Fairy Forest site was destroyed.
PHOTO:LDR /ADAM BURNS
NEWS
North Canterbury News, March 31, 2022
Winter Styles
By
See the full range in store
3
Mantilly
Black Reptile
Black Leaves
L36-42
Leather
Mono
Bone / Floral
Black /Dragon
L36-42
Leather
Kaiapoi Mill, Ranfurly Street, Kaiapoi
Monday –Friday 9am –5pm
Saturday 10am –1pm
Closed Public Holidays &Long Weekends
Ph 03 327 0576
HOUSE
WASHING
Experts!
BEFORE
2462612
AFTER
Before and after destruction ... The Fairy Forest at Pines Beach established several years ago.
INTRODUCING THE NEW WOODSMAN KANAKU
The NEW Kanaku is
Woodsman’s latest edition
to their ULEB(ultra low
emission burner) range.
Suitable for smalltomedium areas
Suitable for small to medium areas
Only $1799 (Fire only)
See us nowto arrange you FREE,
NO OBLIGATION quote to have your log fire
fully installed. We manage the whole job,
including the council consent.
360Flaxton Road, Rangiora
Ph 03 313 5563
www.kingsmowersheating.co.nz
2455057
The Widest
Music
Variety
PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
Friday 6pm &
replayed at 12pm
Sunday
Tune in nowtolisten on
104.9 for North Canterbury
103.7 for Hanmer Springs
andKaikoura
2310682
Services Include:
• House washing
• Roof Washing
• Moss and Mould Removal
• Driveway &Concrete
Cleaning
• Deck &Fence Cleaning
• Gutter Cleaning
• Spider proofing
FreeQuotes
0800101216
washrite.co.nz
NEWS
4 North Canterbury News, March 31, 2022
Anzac Day services back on in Nth Canty
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Anzac Day services are back on in
North Canterbury.
The main centres of Kaiapoi,
Rangiora and Amberley cancelled
services earlierthis month due to
Covid19 restrictions on numbers
makingittoo difficult to hold
rememberanceservices.
But, after lastweek’s easing of
restrictions by Prime Minister Jacinda
Ardern, planning is full on to try and
rescuethe services.
However, goneisthe traditional
Dawn Service at the Kaiapoi
Monument,the parade in Rangiora, and
Amberley’s public service in the
Domain.
In Amberley people are invited to a
DawnService at the Monument on
Carters Road, Amberley, beside the
Hurunui Library instead.
RSA President James Drewery says
there is not enoughtime to organisea
march, or afull service in the Domain.
But what had initially started out as a
small Dawn Service,couldnow become
apublic service,starting at 6am.
‘‘With the stroke of apen, everything
has changed,’’says Mr Drewery.
Asimple servicewith somespeeches,
awreath laying and flag raising
ceremony, is now envisaged.
Outlying areasareas in the Hurunui
District are expected to hold similar
services later in the morning, withthe
opportunity now for morepeople to
attend.
Rangiora RSA president Ian
Thompson says while the traditional
parade will not go ahead, therewill be
afull serviceat11.30am at the
Monument in Rangiora's main street.
There willbeaddresses by invited
guests,and young people,and awreath
laying ceremony.
Mr Thompson says its is great that
such an important day can be
remembered by all those who want to
turn out.
In Kaiapoi RSA members will begin
their day with abreakfast at the
KaiapoiClub at 8am,which willbe
followed by apublic serviceat10am at
the Cenotaph on Raven Quay.
Mr Pricesays it is sad to havetofor go
the traditional Dawnservice, but it was
too difficulttoorganise at suchshort
notice, although he hopes it willmake
its return next year.
Being able to hold one public service,
however, gave everyone an opportunity
to attend arememberance service.
Services at Ohoka, which is
traditionallyheld on April 24, and at
Seftononthe eveningofApril24, are
expected to go ahead.
ARangiora High School Anzac Day
service is also expected to go ahead at
the school’s Court of Memories at
9.30am.
Generator to heat Amberley pool
FUNDRAISER TRIP
Sunday 3rd April 2022
on Mendip Hills and
Woodchester Stations
Parnassus
Assemble at Mendip Hills,off
Leader Road, for 10.30 start.
$100 per vehicle
for StGeorge’s Hospital
Cancer CareTrust
Suitable for 4WD vehicles with low
range gears and good clearance.
Vehicles must have current
registration, WOF, and spark guards
(diesel). All vehicles must beclean
for MPB.Drivers should beconfident
in off-road driving, and all attendees
participate attheir own risk.
To register please email
cancer.care@stgeorges.org.nz
or phone VivAli at 03 375 6100
Payment by internet banking
to St George’s Cancer Institute,
a/c no: 06 0801 0643073 00
Ref 4WD
Forgeneral enquiries about the
event phone John Belcher
027 215 9104
By ADAM BURNS
Heating systems at the soontobeopened
Amberley Poolwill havetorely on a
backup generator until upgrades to the
electricity
network
are
completed.
Project
managers
for the long
awaited $2 millionpool development have
foundthe existingsupplytobeinsufficient
for the pool’sheatingrequirements after
the original scope was given the all clear.
It means the Hurunui District Council
may have to fork out tensofthousandsof
dollarsover the course of the year to run
adieselgenerator until improvements are
made to the network.
‘‘When the systems arrived on site for
installation it was notedthat they were
differenttothe original understanding,
and at operational loading the power
supply would be close to full capacity,’’
council chief executive Hamish Dobbie
says.
‘‘Thepower supply to the poolwas
sufficient based on the original
understanding of the specifications for
pumping/heating systems, and other
operational requirements.’’
It eventually became clear to those
helming the project, the existing supply
wouldnot be able to handlethe heating
demands for the pooluntil upgrades had
been done.
Amberley Poolproject managerPaul
Thornton says the generator runsthrough
160 litresofdiesel every two days and was
expectedtocostcouncil $5000 every four
weeks.
The pool was scheduled to open earlier
this month, however it was pushed back to
Amberley Pool ... The town’s new pool will need to be heated by abackup generator after
the power supply to the site was deemed insufficient.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED /HURUNUIDISTRICT COUNCIL
this Saturday, due to supplychainrelated
holdups.
‘‘With the provisions we have, we are
able to open the Amberley Pool withwhat
we have.
‘‘We have the required capability to
operate,’’ Mr Thornton says.
Councilconfirmed upgrades to
MainPower’sexistingnetworkwere in the
planning stages, but further details were
unknown.
‘‘We haveoffered our own designwhich
hopefully will speed thingsup,’’ Mr
Thornton says.
AMainPower spokeswoman saysitwas
working closely with the contractor and
council to scope new requirementsand
design for the upgrades.
‘‘Once confirmed, MainPowerwill begin
work to deliver the requestedconnection.’’
Construction on the pool began last year.
Bowling seamlessly at 90
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Everygame of bowlsThelma
Smithplays is ajoy.
‘‘I enjoyit(playingbowls),and if
Iwin, it is abonus,’’ she says.
‘‘If Ilose,Ihavemadesomeone
else happy. Imove on and look
forward to thenextgame,’’says
the Woodend90yearold.
‘‘Bowls is aterrific sport and you
get to meetalot of neatpeople,
and makereally great friends.
Thelma is celebratingnearly six
decadesofplaying bowls thisyear,
and lives by the motto: Yesterday
is history; Todayisagift;
Tomorrow is amystery.
In those 60odd years she has
clocked up an impressive number
of wins,and continues on her
winningway today playingout of
the WoodendClub in North
Canterbury, where shehas struck
up awinningpartnership with
Gillian Small.
Thelma beganplaying bowlsat
22, whenher father bought her
firstset of bowls for 12 pound.
She joined theKaukapakapa
(KKK)Bowling Clubin1954, the
clubher father Morrie Webster
playedfor,and of which she was
secretary for three years.
It wasalsothe yearshe married
Pat,the local teacher.
Bowls wentonholdfor about 12
years while thecouple raised
their three children.
TheymovedtoGlorit,asmall
rural settlement on theKaipara
HarbourwherePat was solechargeteacher
for atime before
moving backtoKaukapakapa to
takeover thelocal store and mail
run.
Thelmatookupwhere sheleft
Winning pair ... Gillian Small and Thelma Smith have struck up awinning
combination.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
off when thefamily moved to
Helensville.
She joinedthe localbowling
clubwhere shewent on to win 48
championships,and seven
WaitemataCentre titles, being
runner up 15 times. She was also
the clubsecretaryfor nine years,
and presidentfor three,along
withdutiesonmatch and
tournament committees formany
years.
She was instrumentalinstarting
the WaitemataCentre,and later
Bowls North Harbour,and spent
manyyearsonthe centre
committee andwas also its
president.
Thelma has played at thetop
level, representing New Zealand,
and beingavaluedmember in
manyrepresentative teams.
She was aselector forBowls
North Harbour forover five years,
and aNew Zealand umpire for
over30years.
Thelma and husband Patshared
apassionfor bowls,which saw
themtravel to Australia everyyear
to takepartinthe GoldCoast
bowls scene. Pat died in 2009, and
in 2014Thelma metBrian, moved
to Woodend in 2019, and married
Brian in 2021.
Thelma saysthe timeshe
spendsonthe bowling green,and
in the company of club members,
gives her alot of joyand
happiness.
‘‘I lovebowls,’’ says Thelma.
‘‘Itisagreatplacetomeet
peopleand make friends.’’
NEWS
North Canterbury News, March 31, 2022
5
Kaikoura hunt
starts Friday
By DAVID HILL
Agroup of Kaikoura locals
have overcome Covid19 to
organise apig and stag
hunt.
Covid restrictions had
forced the cancellation of
the original Kaikoura Pig
and Stag Hunt, but five
local enthusiasts have
come together to resurrect
the event as afundraiser
for Kaikoura St John.
It will now be held on
April 1to3.
‘‘We only took it on a
month ago, so we’ve tried to
organise alot in ashort
amount of time,’’ David
Boyd says.
‘‘It’s been alot better
than what we thought.’’
Mr Boyd and his wife
Lydia got together with
fellow farmers Bin and
Geoff Kennedy, and
Kaikoura Mayor Craig
Mackle to form the
committee.
Since they took it on, the
committee has been
overwhelmed by the
generosity of sponsors, with
all of the more than 340
entrants able to win aspot
prize.
Weighin will be held at
Surrey Downs, 2791 Inland
Road, Kaikoura, between
1pm and 3pm on Sunday,
April 3, when the prizes
will be presented.
Major spot prize winners
do not need to be present
on the day, which has
opened the competition up
to entries from as far afield
as Northland, Mr Boyd says.
‘‘It doesn’t matter where
they shoot, as long as they
can get here to weighin.
‘‘It’s always been a
popular competition, but
we’ve made it abit different
this time, so even if people
can’t be present they can
still win aprize.’’
There are also prizes for
the five heaviest red stags,
the average weight stag,
best antlers, heaviest
fallow, the five heaviest
boar, the best tusks and the
average weight boar.
In the junior section
(under16), prizes are for
the mystery weight deer,
average weight pig,
heaviest goat and heaviest
rat.
Children under 8years
can also enter, with prizes
for the heaviest hare,
possum and rabbit. All the
proceeds go towards the
Kaikoura St John new
building fund. More
information can be found
on the Kaikoura Pig and
Stag Hunt page on
Facebook.
Have your say
Howdoyou thinkweshould improvethe riversidenearRangiora?
TheAshleyRiver/Rakahuriisused forfishing, walking, swimming andcycling.
We want your feedback on how we couldimprovethisareafor users.
AMBERLEY
POOL
To getinvolved go to ecan.govt.nz/rangiora-reach to:
•Fill outasurveyorshare an idea
•Signupfor aone-houronlinecommunity
meeting Thursday 7April at 1.30pm or 6.30pm
Formoreinformation call us on 0800 324 636
Theinformation we gather
will guidethe future
developmentofthisarea.
E22/8913
opening day 2 APRIL 2022
Full service Denture
Clinic and Laboratory
No obligation -FreeConsultation
CaldentDentureCleaner
new opening date for Amberley Pool!
Come along and be part of the fun with
123 WilliamsStreet,Kaiapoi
Phone03327 0077
396 Innes Road,StAlbans
Phone 03 3855517
admin@denturespluss.co.nz
denturesplus.co.nz
2466181
inflatables, a barbecue, music and more. The
celebrations will begin at 11am finishing at 2pm.
The pool will remain open until 6pm.
Can't make it on opening day? The pool will be
open from 11am-6pm 7 days a week right
throughout April, including school holidays. For
more info email amberley.pool@hurunui.govt.nz
OPINION
6 North Canterbury News, March 31, 2022
McALPINES MITRE 10 MEGA RANGIORA -OCEAN WATCH
This
Week
Sun
Fishing
Guide
Moon
Wind
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Mar 31 Apr 1 Apr 2 Apr 3 Apr 4 Apr 5 Apr 6
Rise 7:43am
Set 7:22pm
Best 12:19am
Ok
Times 12:42pm
Rise 6:00am
Set 7:10pm
Moderate Wturning
S
In the Electoratewith
MattDoocey
MP forWaimakariri
Ok
Rise 7:44am
Set 7:20pm
Best
Times
1:05am
1:27pm
Rise 7:10am
Set 7:32pm
Gentle SW turning
SE
Ok
Rise 7:45am
Set 7:18pm
Best
Times
1:49am
2:11pm
Rise 8:18am
Set 7:54pm
Gentle SE becoming
moderate E
Ok
Authorised by Matt Doocey MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.
Around the regions
Ihave been enjoying spending time
in my new roleasNational’s
associatetransport spokesperson,
focusing on the regions, in particular
my recentvisits to Timaruand
AshburtonDistrict Councils,where I
learned more about theimportance
of roads, railand coastal shippingto
movepeopleand productsaround
our regions.
My localworkinadvocatingfor the
Woodend Bypass has given me a
unique experienceofintimately
understanding how regional
transport is differentthan in our
cities.
Ilook forward to being astrong
voicefor regional transport across
the country.
In my otherroleasNational’s first
spokesperson for mentalhealth and
suicide prevention, Iamconstantly
reminded of the state ofour mental
health system.
For months, Kiwis, mental health
groups,and serviceshave been
tellingmethat they’renot seeing any
benefits from the governments
significant$1.9 billioninvestmentin
mental health.
The Mental Healthand Wellbeing
Commissionsrecently released
mental healthmonitoring report
backs thisup.
It foundwait times for mental
health services havenot decreased
Environment Canterbury is proposing a
24.1 percent increase in total rates
collected to fund spending for the year
ahead.
It is proposedthat $264.02moftotal
expenditure in 2022/23 is fundedby
$160.4m directlyfrom ratepayers, with
the balance coming predominantly
from centralgovernment grants and
userpays.
Decisions made in June2021 on the
longterm plan, for work and activities
in 2022/23, account for 18.8 %ofthe
proposed increase.
Since then, events and the context we
all live and operate in has changed
greatly, with challenges not only
environmentally but economically and
socially as well.
The proposedincrease across North
Canterbury is in the order of 1820% for
rural and 2325% for urban ratepayers.
overthe past five years, and wait
times for addictionserviceshave
actually becomeeven longer.
In short,improvements in services
have not materialiseddespite
Labour's $1.9 billionannouncement
as partofBudget 2019.
Sadlythis will not comeasmuch of
asurprise to the vastmajorityof
those whohave soughtmentalhealth
supportover the pastcouple of years.
We needtokeep up pressure on the
governmenttoshow actual outcomes
for itsspending.
Locally Ihavebeen advocatingfor
actiononWaimakariri'safterhours
health facility, construction on
which was due to begin in January.
After residents approached me
concernedaboutthe lackofprogress,
Iwroteto CDHBCEO Peter Bramley
for an update,and look forwardto
updatingthe community going
forward.
Finally, it was great to be able to
bring National’s local government
spokesperson Simon Watts to the
districtearlierthis month to talkto
the council about theThreeWaters
reform, aspart of atour of
Canterbury councils.Iapplaud the
councilfor itsstrong stanceon
wantingtoretain Waimakariri’s
quality water assets for its
ratepayers. I’ll continue to support
them until thegovernmentscraps it.
Claire McKay
Environment Canterbury Councillor
EnvironmentCanterbury is seeking
yourfeedbackonthreekey topics.
The first two, whichboth contribute
to the balance of the proposed increase
in rates, are changes to bus fares, and
supporting floodrecovery and
protection.
The third topic is seeking to
understandifyou wouldsupporta
future levy to fundaction in response to
climate changeand, if so, the type of
activities or projectsthat could be
funded that way.
Rise 6:47am
Set 6:16pm
Best
Times
2:33am
1:55pm
Rise 8:26am
Set 7:16pm
Gentle SW becoming
moderate E
Ok
Rise 6:48am
Set 6:15pm
Best
Times
Waimakariri
Focus from Dan Gordon, Mayor
2:17am
2:40pm
Rise 9:32am
Set 7:40pm
Moderate SW easing
to gentle SE
Feedback on Waimakariri’s
draft annual plan wanted
We wanttohear your thoughts on our
council’s plans for the coming year
through the DraftAnnualPlan.
The focus is on ensuring the council
completes key community and
infrastructure projects whileupdating
residents about regulatory and central
government changes.The deadline for
feedbackisMonday 4April. To find out
more and make asubmission please visit
waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk.
The Governments ThreeWaters Reform
continues to be an important focus for the
council.
As part of our membershipof
Communities 4LocalDemocracy, we have
ameetingnext week withLocal
GovernmentMinister NanaiaMahuta in
Wellington.
We willbepresenting alternative
models we have been working on with the
32 partner councils.
Together we represent 1.5 million New
Zealanders and, with Auckland Council
who alsostrongly oppose the proposed
reforms,that's apopulation of 3million
that we hope theGovernment willtake
notice of, and listento.
We wantthe Governmenttopress the
pausebuttonand work withuson
alternative models that will gain the
support of Kiwis throughout New Zealand.
Importantly, thesemodels will ensure
that ownership and effectivecontrol will
remain withthe communities thathave
paid for these assets over generations.
The consultationdocument outlines
the issuesand suggestsoptionsfor
these key topics. To inform the council
decisions, it is vitally important that
you provide somefeedback, shareyour
views or preferences or even provide
alternative options for funding or
delivering the outcome.
Other resources available to you
includethe draft annualplan with
detail on the activities and budget, a
property rates calculator, and arates
tool that shows costs of programs of
Good
Rise 6:49am
Set 6:13pm
Best
Times
3:03am
3:26pm
Rise 10:38am
Set 8:08pm
Gentle Sbecoming
moderate SE
Good
Rise 6:50am
Set 6:11pm
Best
Times
3:50am
4:14pm
Rise 11:42am
Set 8:41pm
Moderate SW turning
SE
From nextMonday at 11.59pm (April4)
all council venuesand facilitieswill no
longer requirecustomers to provide a
vaccine pass.
We always said we would review the
situation and the latesthealthadvice from
the Ministry of Healthand respond quickly
as the situation improves.
Ifully support the restrictions being
lowered, but urge us allnot to become
complacent with Covid19.
Putting in place restrictionswas never
an easy decision for the council to make,
but one based on the informationand
health adviceatthe time.
That said, Omicron is still in the
community and Iacknowledgethere are
mixedfeelingsaboutthe removal of
passes.
Increasingly we are all aware of friends
and familywho haveCovidand the
challenges this brings.
Iurgeeveryone to continue to practice
good hygiene, wear masks when needed,
following the guidance on selfisolation
and to showrespect and tolerance to one
another.
For further detail on the red setting and
general limitations, please checkthe
officialCovid19 website (Covid19.govt.nz).
Iwelcome contact from anyonewho
needsassistanceorhas an issuethatyou
may want to discuss.
Emailmeatdan.gordon@wmk.govt.nz
or phone 021906437.
I’m here to help.
work. The constraints of Covid
restrictions means most of the
information is available in digital form
via www.ecan.govt.nz, but you can view
hard copy documents in yourlocal
library.
Consultation closes on Sunday, April
3and feedbackcan be delivered in
person, by post, email or online, with
the details found in the consultation
document.
Iknow it is an oftenheld view that
council “won’t listen and will do what
they wantanyway”,but Ireally do need
to knowthat Iamrepresenting your
views at the tablewhen Iconsider a
decision that impacts all of Canterbury.
If you have difficultyfinding the
information you require or would like
some help,contactmeatcouncillor.
mckay@ecan.govt.nz or call
0274864023.
Swell
Pegasus Bay
Tide Chart
3
2
E0.9 m E1.2 m E1.0 m E1.0 m E1.1 m E1.2 m SE 1.0 m
3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9
1
0
Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows
Waimakariri 4:42am 2.5 10:54am 0.5 5:31am 2.4 11:43am 0.5 6:18am 2.4 12:10am 0.5 6:06am 2.3 12:58am 0.5 6:54am 2.3 12:45am 0.6 7:43am 2.2 1:31am 0.7 8:32am 2.1 2:18am 0.7
Mouth
5:04pm 2.4 11:20pm 0.5 5:54pm 2.4
6:43pm 2.4 12:32pm 0.5 6:32pm 2.4 12:19pm 0.6 7:20pm 2.3 1:05pm 0.6 8:08pm 2.3 1:52pm 0.7 8:55pm 2.2 2:38pm 0.7
Amberley 4:42am 2.5 10:54am 0.5 5:31am 2.4 11:43am 0.5 6:18am 2.4 12:10am 0.5 6:06am 2.3 12:58am 0.5 6:54am 2.3 12:45am 0.6 7:43am 2.2 1:31am 0.7 8:32am 2.1 2:18am 0.7
Beach
5:04pm 2.4 11:20pm 0.5 5:54pm 2.4
6:43pm 2.4 12:32pm 0.5 6:32pm 2.4 12:19pm 0.6 7:20pm 2.3 1:05pm 0.6 8:08pm 2.3 1:52pm 0.7 8:55pm 2.2 2:38pm 0.7
4:51am 2.5 11:03am 0.5 5:40am 2.4 11:52am 0.5 6:27am 2.4 12:19am 0.5 6:15am 2.3 1:07am 0.5 7:03am 2.3 12:54am 0.6 7:52am 2.2 1:40am 0.7 8:41am 2.1 2:27am 0.7
Motunau 5:13pm 2.4 11:29pm 0.5 6:03pm 2.4
6:52pm 2.4 12:41pm 0.5 6:41pm 2.4 12:28pm 0.6 7:29pm 2.3 1:14pm 0.6 8:17pm 2.3 2:01pm 0.7 9:04pm 2.2 2:47pm 0.7
4:53am 2.5 11:05am 0.5 5:42am 2.4 11:54am 0.5 6:29am 2.4 12:21am 0.5 6:17am 2.3 1:09am 0.5 7:05am 2.3 12:56am 0.6 7:54am 2.2 1:42am 0.7 8:43am 2.1 2:29am 0.7
Gore Bay 5:15pm 2.4 11:31pm 0.5 6:05pm 2.4
6:54pm 2.4 12:43pm 0.5 6:43pm 2.4 12:30pm 0.6 7:31pm 2.3 1:16pm 0.6 8:19pm 2.3 2:03pm 0.7 9:06pm 2.2 2:49pm 0.7
4:46am 1.8 10:59am 0.4 5:38am 1.8 11:49am 0.4 6:28am 1.8 12:14am 0.4 6:19am 1.7 1:05am 0.4 7:08am 1.7 12:56am 0.5 7:58am 1.6 1:46am 0.5 8:48am 1.6 2:36am 0.5
Kaikoura 5:07pm 1.8 11:21pm 0.4 5:59pm 1.8
6:51pm 1.8 12:39pm 0.4 6:41pm 1.8 12:28pm 0.5 7:30pm 1.7 1:17pm 0.5 8:18pm 1.7 2:05pm 0.5 9:05pm 1.7 2:53pm 0.6
*Not for navigational purposes. Wind and swell are based on apoint off Gore Bay. Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidespy.com Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd.
2118223
NEWS
North Canterbury News, March 31, 2022
7
Community support ... Tammi Martin (left), of Surfwise, Shani Clark (middle), of Sport
Canterbury, and Cushla Waghorn (right), of Community Wellbeing North Canterbury, work
with some excited children at Waikuku Beach.
PHOTO: LOUISE LEITCH
Funding shortfall
By DAVID HILL
NorthCanterbury’s social service agency
is facing afunding shortfall as it looks to
meet agrowing demand in the wakeof
Covid19.
Navigatingfundingchallenges is nothing
new for the Community Wellbeing North
Canterbury Trust, but the Covid19
environmentismaking it even more
difficult, manager Deirdre Ryan says.
At the same the trust is facing greater
demands on its services,due to Covid19.
She was speaking at the Waimakariri
District Council’scommunityand
recreationcommittee meetingearlier this
month,
‘‘It’s an ongoing struggle as there’salack
of certainty, but to keep our good people
we needtobeabletooffer long term
employment contracts.
‘‘Duringthe lasttwo yearsfundraising
has been seriouslycurtailed due to Covid.
Both our fundraising effortsand those
generous clubsand businesses who
fundraise on our behalf,’’MsRyan says.
At same timedemand for Community
Wellbeing’sservices are growing, with
staffing levels recently risingto34fulltime
equivalents, which saw the Rangiora office
move to abigger premisesinKing Street.
‘‘I don’t think we willbegetting any
smaller as there’smore need. We are being
askedtodomoreand we do our best to
meet that need,’’ Ms Ryan said. ‘‘Wejust
make sure that ourteam are takingbreaks
and are managing theirown wellbeing.’’
Community Wellbeing receivesfunding
from governmentcontracts to provide
services to the North Canterbury
community. But thisfundingdoes not
cover vehicles, facilities, laptops or the
manager’s salary, which are metby
community fundraising. Unlike other
private healthcareproviders, Community
Wellbeing does not expect its staff to clock
up the mileage in theirown private
vehicles.
Community Wellbeing works
collaborativelywith anumberof
organisations such as Connect Hurunui,
SocialServices Waimakariri, local
businesses and Lions, Rotary and Leo
clubs.
Arecent collaboration with Waikukubased
Surfwise is an exampleof
respondingtoaneed. Supported by Sport
Canterbury and donations from local
individualsand businesses, Community
Wellbeing and SurfWise developed and
ran apilot programme to support the
mentalhealth and wellbeingofyoung
peopleinthe community.
‘‘We need ongoing resources to turn this
pilot intoanongoing programme, so that
we can helpmany more young peoplein
Waimakariri and theHurunui,’’ Ms Ryan
says.
She says the best way people can
support CommunityWellbeing’swork is to
make adonation. ‘‘With cashdonations we
can respondquickly and flexibly to put in
place services where and when there’s
need. We can’t run the fundraising events
that we had hoped to this year, but we will
carryonasbest we can.’’
Council flooded with
drainage queries
By ADAM BURNS
Majorflooding in the Waimakariri
District over the past yearhas resulted
in asurge of drainagecheck requests,
leaving council contractors under the
pump.
Nearly 1500requestsfor drain works
have been received by the Waimakariri
District Council overthe
past 12 months,600 of
whichrelate to rain
events between May 2021
and February 2022.
The numberisabout
double whatthe council
typically receives.
About60areas have
been earmarked for
inspections with council
indicatingitwas going to take ‘‘a number
of months’’ to work through the
schedule.
Atotal of 25 drainage assessments
were under way.
The eastern part of the district
experienced aboutathird of the average
annual rainfall during an unusually wet
monthinFebruary.
Theseareas copped 200mmofrainfall
over atwo week period, including
floodingwhichoccurred on February
12.
It was the third floodingevent to occur
in the districtinless thanayear.
‘‘Thecriticalduration of 24 hours
meantthatour larger drainsand storage
system were tested,’’adrainageservice
update reportsays.
‘‘Howeverthere weresome more
intense periods of rainfall thattested
our pipedsystems and cause blockages
at some locations.’’
Woodend Rugby Club presidentPhil
Kennett says the recent flood eventhad
leftasignificantportion of turf at
Gladstone Park damaged.
‘‘It's munted half arugby field to the
extent where it'sbasically killedall the
grass off,’’ he says. ‘‘Council can'twork
out how it's happenedorwhy it's
happened.’’
He says the turf damage has impacted
the recentcricket season and workarounds
will be required
for theupcoming rugby
season.
‘‘We've basically lost
one full rugby field.’’
Kaiapoi Golf Club
boardchairmanJack
Oldridge says adrainage
pipe which runsacross a
fairway was enduring
regular blockages,
leaving surfacewater oftenonthe
course.
‘‘We've workedwith councilfor some
timeonthe issue, but it has not been
rectified to the level we want it so we'll
keeponpersevering.’’
The club was consideringdeveloping
somepondswith plantingonthe course
to act as acatchment for rainfall. The
buildup was not justlimitedtodrainage
withoutstandingdrainmaintenance
worksapping up council’s resource.
Council waterteams say the district's
catchmentsare saturated and
groundwater levels in coastalregions,
including Waikuku Beach,Pegasus,
Woodend Beachand The PinesBeach
werevery highatpresent.
‘‘[This] is impacting drainage systems,
particularly soakagetype systems.’’
Council have established aflood team
who weretriaging the service requests
on aprioritybasis.
Public Interest Journalismfunded
through NZ On Air
Lost and found property report
Thefollowingproperty hasbeenreportedtothe police as lost in North Canterbury –have
youseen it? ABlueSamsung A10inblackleathercase,awhite gold ring withwhat looks
likeaflower in middle, diamonds either side, aBlackleather bifold wallet, Bose ear
buds and 21 inchgold chain,ablack/brownmen’s wallet; Coloradoblack leather wallet;
vibrant green leather wallet, achunkysilverring red ovalglass stone,aset of keys with
padlock andtwo gold keys.
Thefollowing property hasbeenfound: Blue,pinkand silver scooter (Oxford), apink
child’s bike PlanetJuliet(Rangiora),aChampion40Fender amplifier(Amberley).
Upsizing to your next home: How to be smart about it
THEHOUSING boomof2021
has meantmanyKiwis have
benefited from huge capital gains,
andnow have theopportunity to
capitalise on theequityintheir
existinghome.
And Covid-19 has certainly
drilled home theneed forspace.
Upsizingcan mean different
things to different people.Some
might want arumpusroom
forateenwho is at uni,while
others mightwantsomewhere
with office space,orperhaps a
property with land wherethey
canadd aself-containedspace.
Before youstart lookingfor a
bigger home,ask yourself howyou
want to live andwhatwill make
areal difference? Additionally,
consider whetheryou want to
move or to renovate your existing
home to create space.
Whatgives the feeling of
alargerhome?
Thinkabout howbig your
family is,doyou have adog,
children, will youhavevisitors
comingtostay, anddoyou know
what youneed theextra spacefor?
The success of theupsizing
processisoftenabout theextra
living areas.
Good,well-considered
design, andafamilyroomwith
aseparatelounge,are generally
more sought after than an extra
bedroom.
Choosing to renovate
your home
If foryou,upsizing means
renovating your home, make
sure youconsiderseparationof
space.
Thiscould mean alivingroom
in aseparatewing, alarge sit-in
kitchen,sliding doorstoseparate
externalspacesoratucked-away
mediaroom.
Your furniturechoices candoa
lottoperceived space.
Forexample,soft furnishings
andheavydrapery help to
give it ahomey feel and
mirrors canmakeasmall house
feel bigger than it is by reflecting
and, therefore, replicatingthe
view.
And remember,good light,
double glazing,and insulation all
add to thefeelingofspace,asdo
ceilingheights.
Newdevelopments are
maximising space and
comfort
When upsizingtoanew
development, youare coming
to homesthatare designedina
waytouse everysinglesquare
metre.
The attentiontodetailis
second to none,withquirky
nooksand spaces such as
rooftop gardensand elevated
patios.
Developers aretryingtogive
asense of space andlight,even
when thesquaremeterageisnot
excessive.
•Visit Trade Me Property,
NZ’s #1 Property site with
anotherhomeadded every
threeminutes.
NEWS
8 North Canterbury News, March 31, 2022
THIS
WEEK’S
SPECIALS
BROCCOLI
Product of NewZealand
2 29 ea
COCA-COLA,
SPRITE,
FANTA, LIFT
OR L&P 1.5L
2 79 ea
Handiwork for sale ... Menz Shed chair, John Black, examines items for sale in the Menz
Shed shop, crafted by members of the Amberley Shed.
PHOTOS:ROBYN BRISTOW
Amberley Menz Shed
needs alarger home
By ROBYN BRISTOW
HELLERSPLAIN
PRECOOKED SAUSAGES
1kg
8 99 ea
PAMS OVEN
READY WHOLE
CHICKEN 1.5kg
FRESH PORK
LOIN CHOPS
Product of NewZealand
12 99 ea 8 99 kg
GRAPES GREEN OR
RED SEEDLESS Loose
Product of Australia
SATISFY YOUR PRE
DAYLIGHT SAVING
CRAVINGS.
FOURSQUARE.CO.NZ
16 99 kg
facebook.com/FourSquareNZ
Specials availableSouth Island onlyfromMonday28th March
until Sunday10thApril 2022 or while stockslast.Wine andbeer
available at stores with an off licence. Wine andbeer purchases
restricted to persons aged 18 yearsold and over.
It is agrowth industry.
Being amember of aMenz Shed is
provingtobeanimportant wheel in the
cog of communities, and their older folk.
And the Amberley’s MenzShed is no
exception.
It has become so popular more space is
needed to meetdemandinthe rapidly
growing township.
It is also lookingtomove on from the
homeHelen Newton has generously
provided in ashed on her property for the
pastfive or six years, so she can make
someimportant life decisions.
Chair John Black saystime is ticking.
Along termsolution is needed, andone
thatisnot goingtocost thousands of
dollars,equalling many more yearsof
fundraising.
While there have beenplans afoot for a
new homefor sometime, the groupisnow
castingits net alittle wider than discussing
possibilities of building on Hurunui
District Council land, suchasareserve.
‘‘Weare in limbowith the council,’’ says
John.
The group is now wondering if someone
may haveanold woolshedorfarm building
theyare no longerusing, or if there are
options of movinginto an existing building
in the township.
Johnsays aspaceinanew subdivision in
the rapidly growing towncould even be a
possibility.
Thiscould provideahomefor aMenz
Shed, and at the same time aplace for new
residents to meet people, and enjoy
camaraderie, while contributingto
community projects.
The Menz Shed sessions are for people
to go and crafteverything fromcoffins and
toys, to community assets such as Sharing
Sheds and brightyellowwoodendaffodils
to highlight the CancerSociety’s
fundraising efforts.Its community baseof
talented peoplealso spruces up town
signs, repairs communityproperty, and
morerecentlyrebuilt the aviary in
Chamberlain Park,Amberley.
Amberley hasabout 25 members, seven
of whom arewomen. Members enjoy a
friendly atmosphere,where they can
socialise, and pursueprojectsacoupleof
times aweek.
Theycut kindling to fundraise for
materials and anew home, run their own
‘‘Repair Shop’’, though not on agrand
scale like the one on telly, and bring old
items to life.
Scrumptious morning teas prove to be a
Tile time ... John opens tiles to use in a
community notice board.
greattime to sit, relaxand chat.
Two membersChris Constable and
PaulaLeCompte,say the group is ahuge
assettothe community, and if anew home
couldbefound, the years of fundraising
needed to buildanew onemight be able to
be avoided.
‘‘It is about $300,000 for anew building,
whichisalot of fundraising. We can’t
afford adebt,’’they say.
‘‘We are fulfilling apretty important role
in the community,’’ says Chris. ‘‘Itgives
people asense of purpose.’’
Chrisjoinedthe MenzShed afterbeing
diagnosed with terminal cancer. He
wanted to buildhis own coffin, adeed he
has finished.His wife thenwantedone,
and now Chris is enjoying life at the Menz
Shed wherecoffin makingisall in adays
work for the group, along everythingfrom
wooden toys, animals and coathangers to
furniture, and many othercadgets.
John says people can preorder coffins,
take them home, and use them for ashelf
unit,orany other furniture feature until
they are needed. The wooden coffins offer
an economically,simplealternative for
people and can be lined or decorated by
the family. Funds raised help with the next
project, toolsoradds to their building
fund.
Membership is $25 ayear, which
includes alot of tools of the trade.
For information on the Amberley Menz
Shed phoneLindsay Moir,0211 166 713, or
emailbrightonmoirs@xtra.co.nz.
RangioraToyota
PASSENGER
Signature
CLASS
2007 Toyota BladeHatch
•2.4LPetrolAuto, 7-Airbags
•Camera, Alloys, Half Leather
•80,300kms
$
12,995
2017 Toyota Corolla GX
Hatch
•1.8L PetrolAuto, Camera
•Bluetooth, 7-Airbags
•Only 39,800kms
$
22,995
Signature
CLASS
2015Toyota Ractis
•1.3LPetrolAuto, 45,550km
•CD/AUX/USB
Connectivity
WAS$14,995
$ NOW 13,995
2013Daihatsu Sirion
•1.3LPetrolAuto
•5-door,NZNew
•Only 42,936km
WAS$10,995
$ NOW 9,995
2019 CamrySXHybrid
•2.5LHybrid PetrolAuto, Satnav
•Keyless, Toyota SafetySense
•Only 9,440kms
SUV
$
41,995
Signature
CLASS
2014 CamryGLSedan
•2.5LPetrolAuto
•Cruise Control, Bluetooth
•7Airbags
$
12,995
Signature
CLASS
2017 Corolla GLXHatch
•1.8L PetrolAuto, Alloys,
•Camera, FogLights
•Only 47,700km
$
23,995
2015Toyota Yaris ZR
•1.5LPetrolAuto, Alloys
•Camera, ClimateAir
•Only 55,050km
$
16,995
2010 MitsubishiLancer
VRX
•2.4LPetrolAuto, Alloys
•Leather
•80,750kms
WAS$11,995
$ NOW 10,995
2018 Toyota HighlanderGXL
•3.5LPetrol
•Leather 7-seater,SAT/NAV
•Camera, only29,300km
$
53,995
2018 Rav4 GXL
•2.5LPetrolAWD
•Alloys, Camera, Satnav
•Keyless,DualZone Climate
$
29,995
2018 Toyota HighlanderGX
•3.5LPetrol, 8-Speed Auto
•7-Seater,Camera, Bluetooth
•84,700km
$
43,995
2019 Toyota Rav4 GX
•2.0L PetrolAuto2WD
•Alloys, Satnav,Camera
•Only 18,250kms
$
36,995 39,995
2020ToyotaRaizeZ2WD
•1.0L Turbo Petrol, 5-door
•Keyless, ParkingSensors
•Only 44,400km
COMMERCIAL
$
33,995
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
2014 Toyota Highlander GX
•3.5Lpetrol, 7- Seater
•Camera, Bluetooth
•Towbar
$
31,995 $
31,995
2019 LandCruiser Prado
GX
•3.0L TurboDiesel
•7-Seater,NZNew
•Camera, Keyless
$
49,995
2021 Daihatsu Hi Jet
•Petrol, 5-Speed Manual, 4WD
•AutoTipping Deck,Due Mid-March
•Only 150kms
$
24,995
2012Hilux2WD
•3.0L TurboDiesel Manual
•Bluetooth, Cruise Control
•Canopy,Towbar
$
26,995
2019 HiluxSR5 Cruiser
2WD
•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto
•Leather,18” Alloys
•Only 42,700kms
$
51,995
2015Ford RangerXLT
•3.2LTurbo Diesel Auto, 2WD
•Alloys, Bluetooth, Tonneau
•Rear Sensors
$
29,995
2017 HiluxSR2WD
2016 HiluxSR5 Limited 2018 Hilux SR5 Cruiser 2WD 2018 Toyota HiaceMinibus 2015Toyota Hilux2WD
2WD
•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto
•3.0L TurboDiesel Auto, 12-Seater •3.0L TurboDiesel Manual
•2.8L Turbo Diesel, Leather,18”Alloys •Leather,Satnav, Alloys, Hard-Lid
•Camera, Bluetooth
•Alloys, Bluetooth, Cruise Control
$
•SportsBar
•64,118km
•Only 55,250kms
•84,100km
•Tonneau.
39,995
$
42,995
$
49,995
$
49,995
$
31,995
Percival Street,Rangiora • Ph (03) 313-8186 any time • www.rangiora.toyota.co.nz
•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto
•Alloys, Bluetooth, Camera
•78,050km
Signature
CLASS
2462613
FINANCE &INSURANCE AVAILABLE
STYLE & QUALITY
FOR LESS
NO WAIT -STOCK READY TOGO
STOCKTAKE
SALE
STOCKTAKE
SALE
Dark Green
Golden
Greenery
Daintree
WAS $1539
$
1299 Madison 3Seater
Armchair $819 $749
WAS $2029
$
1869
Havana 3+2
Swivel Chair
Storm
Charcoal
WAS $1019
$
899
— S TOREWIDE —
STOCKTAKE
Sale
NOW ON
Finn Chair
WAS$1149
$
1099
STOCKTAKE
SALE
STOCKTAKE
SALE
STOCKTAKE
SALE
Lennox
Collection
ZurichChair
Matai Chair
Rattan
Seat
Kaiwaka
Dining Chair
available
in Natural
&Black
WAS $199
$
179
WAS $259
$
229
WAS $279
$
249
Available in Black, Natural, Walnut, Oak
Buffet Small $749 $689
Coffee Table $289 $269
Hall Table $279 $259
Lamp Table $219 $209
STOCKTAKEKE
SALE
12
O
SALE
5Year Warranty
STOCKTAKE
Royal Queen Bed
Mattress not included
Riviera Mattress
WAS $889
$
699
Lending criteria,$50 Annual Account Fee, fees, Ts&Cs apply. Standard Interest Rate
(currently 25.99%p.a.) applies toany outstanding balance at end of interest free period.
Offer ends 31 December 2023. Min spendand exclusions may apply,
$55Establishment Feeor$35 Advance Feeapplies to Long Term Finance Purchases*.
FROM
$
479
Single $519 $479
King Single $559 $499
Double $649 $599
Queen $719 $659
King $769 $699
California King $929 $849
FREE
CARPARKING
SOUTHCITY
BATH ST
WE ARE
HERE
255MOORHOUSE AVE
REBEL SPORT
COLOMBOST
WWW.AFFORDABLEFURNITURE.NZ
MON-FRI 9:30AM–5:30PM
SAT-SUN10AM–5:30PM
0800 268 264
NEWS
North Canterbury News, March 31, 2022
Education leaders laud history changes
By ADAM BURNS
Local Democracy Reporter
ANorthCanterbury school principalsays
pupils may be apprehensivewhen the
revamped historycurriculum is
introduced into classrooms.
Kaiapoi High School prinicpal Bruce
Kearney, alongside other education
leaders, have lauded the changes
following yearsofwhat he believedwas
substandardeducation on New Zealand’s
foundational history.
The Aotearoa New Zealand history
curriculum willbeintroduced into
classroomsnext yearafterJacinda Ardern
firstfloatedthe programme back in 2019.
It willfocusonhistoricaltopics,
including Te Tiriti oWaitangi,the arrival
of JamesCook, land wars and colonisation.
‘‘Ithink it’s one of the bestthings we’ve
ever doneand I’msopleasedthatwe’re
doing it,’’ Mr Kearneysays.
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has
described the feedback received by the
Ministry of Educationaswideranging,
clear, and at times confronting aftera
draft curriculum was road tested lastyear.
Mr Kearney says somepupils may
initially feel uneasy.
‘‘I thinkthey’llbeapprehensive to begin
with but as we progress they’ll become
more and more excited. Traditionally over
anumber of years,we’ve taught the Treaty
Health appointment
By ROBYN BRISTOW
of Waitangi verypoorly.’’
ExBelfast School principal andchairof
the NewZealand Educational Institute
Principals Council, Peter Simpsonsays
the revamped historiescurriculum is long
overdue.
‘‘NewZealand kidsprobably know more
aboutthe colonialhistory and Great
Britain’s history,more than theirown
history,’’ he says.
Mr Simpson says he is unsure why it had
takensolong to be introduced into
schools.
‘‘Whyhas it taken the rest of our history
for [the Treaty of Waitangi]tobe
acknowledged...I don’t know,’’ he says.
‘‘If you go back, the New Zealand
11
education system is founded on the
English one. Why do kids still learn Latin,
German and French, how many are going
to end up speaking it.
‘‘TeReo is part of the curriculum and I
believethey’re goingtouse it more, 20
years from now.’’
He says there was apotential seachange
on the horizon for the South Island
when it came to greater awareness of
Kaupapa Maori.
‘‘You only have to lookatthe cultural
andkapa hakafestivals and go intoschools
today to see the kids doing waiata and
karakia to knowthere is achange
happening.
|‘‘Ithinkit’s fabulous.’’
Hanmer Springs resident, and
chartered accountant, TsarinaDellow,
has been appointed to Waitaha
Primary Health.
Tsarina, who has workedin
administrationatthe Hanmer Springs
Health centres,and alocal St John
volunteer will be the Hurunui District
Council’s Territorial Local Authority
Communityrepresentative.
She saysthere are different health
challenges and needs for rural and
urbanpeople, alongwith different
expectations.
This includesthe waiting time in a
ruralpractice, which can be longer
when an emergency casecomes in, due
to rural clinicsacting as emergency
centres as well.
“Withthe trend of urban and city
people moving outtoquieter areas
like Hanmer Springs, dealing with
differences like this comes down to
education,and managing people’s
expectations.”
Tsarina is adirector at Shore
Accounting Solutions in Amberley,a
Trustee of CommunityWellbeing
NorthCanterbury and the North
Canterbury Radio Trust (Compass
FM).
She believesthat in arural area, like
Hanmer Springs, community
connections and letting people know
thereissupport out there across all
health areas, is important.
“We need to worktogether on issues
that come up, whetherthat be access to
health facilities, or helping people
with Covid19 concernsorqueries.”
Waitaha Primary Health’s focus
‘Yourhealth,your whānau, our
community’ is to provide and support
health services in Canterbury’s rural
and urban communities, and Tsarina
is excited about beingaboard member
and part of this.
Tsarina Dellow
“I carealot aboutPrimaryhealth
care, particularlyinNorth
Canterbury’s ruralsector.”
As aboardmember,Tsarina willbe
working closely withgeneralpractices
and othercommunity basedhealth
providers, withthe aim of delivering
exceptional healthoutcomesfor
Canterbury’s people, including those
withthe greatest need.
“It’sall about connection, because
thisiswhat makes communities and
allows people to enjoytheirbest life
with goodhealth and wellbeing. It’s
aboutusall getting out and doing our
bit.”
Hurunui MayorMarie Black is
thrilled to have Tsarina represent the
district on the Waitaha Board, with
her many transferable skillsthat will
bringvalue to theorganisation.
“She will be astrong healthadvocate
for the HurunuiDistrict,” said Mayor
Black.
Stuart
Smith
MP forKaikoura
Amberley 03 314 7441
Blenheim 03 5793204
0800 STUART (0800 788278)
stuart.smithmp@parliament.govt.nz
stuartsmith.national
Authorised by Stuart Smith MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.
Day Bros Painters manages the
whole project from start to finish
Day Bros Painters has been serving
the North Canterbury community for
more than 30 years.
Its origins date back to the 1980’s
when brothers Graham and Kevin
Day formed the company.
The company has acommitted
and hardworking team, and
offers everything from planning
to completion of projects, from
Christchurch to Kaikoura.
Day Bros has residential,
commercial and industrial clients,
and has tackled anumber of
insurance and earthquake jobs in
recent years, particularly in the
northern part of the region.
This experience has allowed Day
Bros to see agap in the market in
helping clients to manage projects,
taking the hassle away from them
having to deal with other trades and
contractors to get the job done, be
it akitchen, abathroom make-over,
repairs, maintenance or building
work.
No matter the size of the job, the
company can handle all aspects of
finishing, plastering, maintenance,
renovations, decorating, repainting,
roof repaints, specialised coating
systems, brush application, airless
spraying, and colours.
Day Bros uses quality products,
and is amember of
Master Painters
NZ.
Major
painting
projects
completed
in recent
years include
the historic
Highfield
Woolshed
at Waiau,
the Waiau
Community Pool
and churches at
Waiau and Waikari.
Day bros has recently been
Outdoor
Living
part of the
rebuild in
Westport, and
has ateam
working hard
getting work
completed for
flood affected
clients.
When it comes
to hazardous
substances, the Day
Bros team works in with
The Day Bros fleet ...Day Bros Painters are committed to
providing acomplete service from planning right through to
the completion of your project.
other contractors who they can
call on for removal of asbestos and
methamphetamine contamination.
It also prides itself on advising on
different aspects of awork project
if the client is stuck for ideas. Day
bros can sit down and help you with
you colour selections, and the team
leaves all work sites clean and tidy.
‘‘We pride ourselves on that.
We take special care of people’s
property, and especially their
gardens,’’ the company says.
Day Bros
Painters and Plasterers rs are
able to
handle your whole job -Nomore dealing with
two different trades!
We offer free quotes and service Canterburywide.
Residential and commercial
properties.
We specialise in: painting
plastering roof spraying
specialised coating system
airless spraying water blasting
Local, family owned business who has been in business
for over 30 years. Members of master painters.
Please contact Brett on 0275 340 878
Email: office@daybrospainters.co.nz
www.daybrospainters.co.nz
2387068h
Autumn is here -give Brett a
call to discuss your interior
and exterior needs
Need aQuality Builder in Kaikoura, Hanmer
&Hurunui? Full Builds, Extensions and Repairs
We have offices based in Rotherham and Kaikoura.
2325750v2
UPGRADE
YOUR EVERYDAY
TS138
Husqvarna SeriesEngine -14.7hp-38"Cutting Width
*
Offer valid 01/09/21-31/01/22 at participating Husqvarna Dealers, only while stocks last.
$
3,735 referstomodel TS138.
Your localauthorisedHusqvarna Dealer:
Ph.313 6640
275 Flaxton Rd,
Southbrook
sales@brandmowers.co.nz
LAWN
TRACTORS
FROM
$
4, ,449 *
5YEARDOMESTIC WARRANTY #
#
Terms and Conditions apply,see HUSQVARNA.COM fordetails.
WWW.HUSQVARNA.COM
Jobs Large and Small
We are happy to help!
Contact ustoday for a
quote or to discuss
your next project
BGBeaven Builders
03 315 6346
www.hurunuibuilders.co.nz
wbeaven@amuri.net
2417081a
See your
experts
in Rangiora!
2386035a
Residential and Commercial
Installation, Repairs, Maintenance &Alterations
Services we offer for all door types:
New Garage doors: Sectional, Roller,Tilt &
Cedar
Partsand Maintenance
Door Upgrades
Supply and install automatic door openers for
sectional tilt &roller doors
Phone 027 207 6128 |03310 6577
hamish@abelgaragedoors.co.nz
www.abelgaragedoors.co.nz
2257749v1
Gardens
PLUS
We Install &Service
Everything We Sell!
www.tiw.co.nz
03 313 0408
308 Flaxton Rd,
Rangiora
Landscaping
Free Quotes
Phone 027 537 2733
or 03 327 6850
www.easylawn.co.nz
Inspiration
comes from
within...
See your outdoor living
dreams become areality by
supporting these fantastic
local businesses.
For advertising info contact
info@ncnews.co.nz
2387138H
RANGIORA
SPRING BULBS?
BS?
NOW IS THE TIME
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN-STORE
SORTED.
100% LOCALLY
OWNED &OPERATED.
RANGIORA
RANGIORA
Masport
Waimakariri ULEB Pedestal
Wood Fire withAshpan
TheWaimakaririisapowerful UltraLow Emission (ULEB)Wood
Fire featuringinnovativeCatalytic CombustionTechnology
which is leadinganew generation ofwoodburnersthat
producelonger-lastingheatwith feweremissions.The
Waimakaririmeets the strictest emissionstandards while
delivering consistentwarmthand extended burntimes,while
usingless wood.Its built-in,easy-cleanash pan alsomakes
cleaning quick and convenientand provides an eco-friendlier
alternativetoolder wood fires.
• Ultra-Low Emission Burner(ULEB).
• Approved forall regions in NZ inc Canterbury(ECAN CM1
testingapproved).
• Suitable forsmalltomedium homes (2-3 bedrooms).
• 20Year Fire BoxWarranty.
• Overnight burn time.
• Roller door catchmechanism.
• 6mm cook top.
• Manufactured in New Zealand.
24
MONTHS
INTEREST FREE
on purchases$799 &over
FINANCE OPTIONS
AVAILABLE
20% deposit
Paycash priceonly
No booking or insurancecharge
or 12 MONTHS INTEREST FREE on purchases $299 -$798
Terms,Conditions &Credit Criteria apply
NEW ZEALAND’S
ICONIC OUTDOOR
CLOTHING BRAND
SWANNY? FIND THEM IN-STORE TODAY
100% LOCALLY
OWNED &OPERATED.
RANGIORA
NEWS
16 North Canterbury News, March 31, 2022
The high road ... The realigned Lake Sumner Road.
Lakes access open
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Lake SumnerRoad has reopened after
midFebruary’sdownpour scoured out
part of the road.
About500 metres of the road has been
realigned and moved about25metres
away from the river, up the hill.
The damagewas caused afterasection
of the road was undermined by the south
branch of the Hurunui River, after ex
Cyclone Dovidumped ahuge amountof
rain in the area causing the river to flood.
Work duringthe past six weeks has
included bulldozingatrackintothe
hillside, carting stonesfrom the river to
form anew roadbase, crushing,shaping,
and spreading crushed material,installing
new culvertstwo to three metres below the
new road surface,concretecapping them,
and carrying out concrete ford repairs.
Hurunui District Councilroading
manager KushlaTapper sayswith the new
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
alignment being further up the hilland
away from the river, in addition to river realignment,
the road should be much better
protected from rivererosion in the future.
“Theseworks have been asignificant
team effort,”she said.
Partnering agencies Waka Kotahi,
Environment Canterbury,Department of
Conservation, Land Information New
Zealand and thepastoral leaseholdersall
came togetherquickly, to agree on aplan
of action to reestablish accessfor the
isolated people and properties.
‘‘The location of the new roadalignment
was agreedtoquickly,’’she says. Aknown
lizardhabitat and matagouriwere
avoided.
Ms Tapper said the road has been a
sourceoffrustration for recreational users
of LakeSumner, Lake Taylor and Loch
Katrine. Major roadand reconstruction
work was done in early summer, to mop
after last winter’s major rain events.
Events are back on
track in Nth Canty
By DAVID HILL
Big eventsare set to return to North
Canterbury.
With the government’s
announcement lastweek of the easing
of Covid19restrictions, localevent
organisers are getting on with event
planning.
Indoorevents now havea200
person limit, withnorestrictionon
numbers for outdoor events and
vaccine passes will no longerbe
required from Monday, April 4.
Rangiora Promotions chairperson
Ross Ditmer says the announcement
has given local businesses more
certainty.
He says the Rangiora Big Splash is
set to return in June,while an Easter
egg hunt is being planned and a
springeventfor Rangiora is also in
the pipeline.
‘‘We were always intending to go
ahead with the Big Splash, unless we
couldn’t do it, so now we can.
‘‘Lastyear we raised $16,000(for
the Rangiora Stroke Club),sowe’re
putting that together again,and it
shouldbeagreat event.
‘‘Weare trying everythingtokeep
activity going in the community.
‘‘You can tell by the lack of people
down the streethow tough it is.
‘‘For businesses to survive we need
people.’’
The Easter egg huntwill involve
eggs being hiddeninshop windows
for children to find.
Rangiora Promotions is also
running a‘‘Good in the Hood’’
promotion, where shoppers receive
stickers for making apurchasewith a
localretailer.
Acompleted sheet of 40 stickerscan
go in amonthly prize draw.
Rangiora business ownerKarl
Horwarth, who has organised several
majorfestivals in recent years,says
some big events are in the pipeline
and he hopestomake an
announcement soon.
All Together Kaiapoi coordinator
LindaDunbar says her organisation
is getting back to event planningnow
that there is some more certainty
thanks to the easing of restrictions.
Meanwhile the Kaikoura
Adventure Raceisontrack for Anzac
Weekend and usually attracts around
500 people.
KaikouraDistrict Council events
coordinatorJoYork saysaportable
ice rink is coming to towninAugust,
and is exploring optionsfor awinter
festival to be held around it.
‘‘It’s goodnews.
‘‘It means Ican start planning for
laterinthe year,’’ Ms York says.
‘‘As we all know, the danger is you
couldplan this and thenwehave to
cancel, but hopefully with the border
reopeningthe townwill be busy
again.’’
Laterinthe yearthe Kaikoura Hop
and the KaikouraRaces are expected
to bring people back to the town,
whileCrayfest in November is
expected to be bigger this year, Ms
York says.
Need AMassage?
Stop suffering from stress,tension, headaches, anxiety,stiff muscles and fatigue.
The State-of-the-art Robotic Massage Chair.
·Enjoy aluxurious, professional full bodymassage in the comfort of your
ownhome
·Advanced optical sensors combined with intelligentbio-mapping fora
customised massage
·Hi-techintelligent robotic hands deliver a3Dmassagetomeltaway stress
&tension
· Multiple massage types including Shiatsu, Swedish & Thai Foot Massage
Free
TEBO Neck
Massager *
Worth $249.00
*Call for Terms &Conditions
Call Now! 0800 665 665
Landscape ... Evening on the Peninsula by Laurence HField.
Kaikoura artists on show
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Abreadth of media and styleswill
feature in the 66th Kaikōura Arts Society
annualexhibition.
The exhibition runsfrom April 15 to
May 20, and is open dailyinthe Mayfair
Arts and CultureCentre 10am to 7pm.
Entry is free.
The society is showcasing an array of
quality workfrom Kaikōura based
artists, and it’s hopedthe community and
visitors to Kaikourawill enjoy the
culturalexperienceofthe fiveweek
exhibition.
The society has arich historydating
back to 1955, and after six decades
continuestofulfil the vision of its
founders, led by Cora Wilding, fostering
creativity,promoting an appreciation,
and understanding of the visual arts,
while encouraging participationofall.
The diversityoftalent among its
membersisondisplay in the range of art.
This year for the firsttime the society
Portrait ..
Howard
End of the Day by Moira
IMAGES:SUPPLIED
has included afundraiser Seascape
section to the exhibition. All artists
followed abriefofmaking artworkstofit
an A5 format,using the medium of the
artist’schoice.
Proceeds fromthe fundraiser will go to
WestpacHelicopters.
NEWS
North Canterbury News, March 31, 2022 17
Club hopes for large turnout
By SHELLEY TOPP
Rangiora Harness Racing Club president
Greg Wright is hoping for alargeturnout at
the club’s race meeting this Sunday
afternoon.
The club’s BetavetRaceday meetingat
Rangiora Raceway willbeone of the first
majorsporting eventsinNorth Canterbury
sincethe Prime Minister’s announcement,
on March23, that Covid19 pandemic
restrictions wouldbereduced.
It was welcome news for the cluband
thereisanexciting programme of harness
racing on the allweathertrack planned for
Sunday, includingthe $20,000Kotare
DownsClassic, sponsored by Gay and Tony
Abell, of Fernside, for threeyearold
pacers up to ratinggradeR65.
‘‘Gayand Tony Abell continue their
longstanding support of the club and this
race is expected to onceagain be well
supported,’’ Greg says.
The programme has agoodmix of
trotting and pacing races including the
$9000feature for twoyearold pacers which
will provide agood lead into the Group3,
$30,000 LeonardMemorial for twoyearold
fillies at Addington Raceway on Friday,
April8.
Covidpassports are still required for
admission to the course, as those
requirementsare not removeduntil the
next day.
‘‘Butasapredominantlyopenair event
attendance numbers are not controlled,’’
Greg says.
Entrytothe course for the meeting,
whichstartsatnoon, is fromLehmans
Road only.
138 Dates,byRebekah Campbell
On the outside, Rebekah Campbell has an enviablelife. But
when she turnsoff the light each night, she is alone and terrified
of the future. Sheknows thatwhat'simportant to herisn't money
or social media followers. She wants love.She wantsafamily.
Uprising, by Nic Low
Amix of memoir, history, story, and geographyittellsthe history
of NgāiTahu crossings of the alps, the storiesofancestors, the
currentstateofthe landand much more.
The lost Café Schindler, by MerielSchindler
One family, two wars andthe searchfor truth.This book recreates
the journey of an extraordinaryfamily.
These titles are available in both Waimakariri and Hurunui
libraries. Find out moreabout recentadditionstothe library
collection by going to the library catalogue at waimakariri.kotui.org.nz or hurunui.
kotui.org.nz or contactyour local library.
275 Flaxton Road, Rangiora |03313 8224 |www.brandmowers.co.nz
2459220
We can fix that!
See the Good Sports.
$167.57
PER WEEK
$138.18
PER WEEK
$162.67
PER WEEK
$265.52
PER WEEK
2016 Toyota RAV4 GXL 4WD
Reliable 2.5 litre chain driven engine, 5Star ANCAP
with ABS Brakes, 7Airbags, Radar Cruise Control,
Hill Hold/Launch Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Pre-Crash
System, EBD, ESC, ISOFIX,
Emergency Brake Assist,
Traction Control.
$33,990
2011 Volkswagen Golf R199KW
DSG Very rare, sought after VW. Popular &trendy.
Punchy 2litre turbocharged TSi, 4WD, Paddleshift
Sports Mode, 199kw of raw power, ABS, 9Airbags,
ESC, Dual Zone Auto A/C,
Leather, Heated Sports
Bucket Seats, Cruise. $27,990
2018 Toyota Corolla ZR 2.0
Safe, economical &superb to drive. Excellent town
runabout or long range commuter. 7Airbags, Lane
Departure Warning, Frontal/Rev Collision Mitigation,
Adaptive Cruise, Bluetooth,
GPS Sat Nav,Wireless Phone
Charging, Half Leather. $32,990
2019 Toyota Fortuner GXL 2.8D
4WD Real jack ofall trades, adventure off road,
tow the boat &still handle the school run with ease.
7Airbags, Trailer Stability Control, Centre Diff Lock,
GPS Sat Nav, Rev. Camera,
Bluetooth, Electric Tailgate,
Parking Sensors &more!
$53,990
$138.18
PER WEEK
$216.54
PER WEEK
$79.41
PER WEEK
$143.08
PER WEEK
2014 Holden Commodore VF
CALAIS-V V6Luxurious, comfortable large
sized family sedan. Packed with features, loads of
space, 6Airbags, Full Leather, Dual Zone Climate
Air Con, Holden MyLink with
CD/AUX/USB &Bluetooth,
Rev. Camera, Towbar.
$27,990
2019 Ford EnduraST-LINE 2.0D
Excellent performance, latest tech. 7Airbags, Lane
Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise, Pedestrian Detection,
Pre Crash Safety System, Heated/Cooled Front
Seats, GPS Sat Nav, Speed
Sign Recognition, Apple
CarPlay/ Android Auto. $43,990
2008 Suzuki Escudo Salomon
Ltd Popular, dependable mid sized SUV; the
ultimate lifestyle vehicle, 2.0 litre, Hi/Lo Ratio 4WD,
will do anything, go anywhere! Versatile and durable,
Sports Interior Trim, Heated
Front Seats, Auto Sunroof,
Fog Lights, Aero Body Kit.
$15,990
2013 Nissan Pathfinder Ti 4WD
3498cc, full sized 7seater 4WD SUV that exudes
luxury &sophistication. Full Leather Trim with
Heated &Electric Front Seats, Dual Zone Climate
Control, Smart Key with
Push Button Start, Rev.
Camera &Sensors, TowBar.
$28,990
$99.00
PER WEEK
$231.23
PER WEEK
$285.11
PER WEEK
$138.18
PER WEEK
2018 Holden Trax LTZ1.4 Turbo
1364cc, stylish, well optioned compact SUV, with all
the latest tech. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Push
Button Start, Bluetooth, 6Airbags, Rear Park Assist,
Auto Wipers, Heated Seats,
Rear View Camera, Cruise,
Two-Way Electric Sunroof. $19,990
Balance of
New Car
Warranty!
2021 Jeep Compass Trailhawk
2.4 Near new, well packaged crossover SUV.
Selectable Terrain 4WD, go anywhere instyle!
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 9Airbags, Blind Spot
Monitoring, Lane Departure,
NZ GPS Sat Nav, Leather
Heated Seats, Rev. Camera. $46,990
Balance of
New Car
Warranty!
2020 Toyota Highlander GXL
3.5P/4WD Facelift, NZ New, luxurious
modern day family SUV, 9Airbags, Lane Keep Assist,
Full Leather Trim with Heated Front Seats, Cruise,
Rev. Camera, GPS Sat Nav,
Parking Sensors,Smart Key,
Privacy Glass &more! $57,990
2019 Toyota Corolla SX 2.0
Stylish &economical late model NZ new sedan with
Multi Airbags, Lane Keep Assist, Pre Crash Safety
System, Smart Key, Multi Function Steering Wheel,
Cruise, Toyota Multimedia
Centre with Bluetooth &
Reversing Camera &more! $27,990
$270.41
PER WEEK
$128.39
PER WEEK
$275.31
PER WEEK
$338.98
PER WEEK
2018 Kia Sorento PREMIUM 2.2DT
4WD Facelift, NZ New, 7seater, latest tech, Smart
Key, 6Airbags, Dual Zone A/C, 10Speaker Premium
Harman Kardon Stereo, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay,
Bluetooth, Lane Keep,
Leather Heated Seats,
Cruise, Reversing Camera.
$54,990
2018 Toyota Corolla GX 2.0
New shape, NZ New popular economical hatch!
7Airbags, Lane Departure Warning, Frontal/
Reversing Collision Mitigation, Cruise Control,
Bluetooth &GPS Sat Nav,
Rev.Camera, Tiptronic
Sports Mode &more! $25,990
Balance of
New Car
Warranty!
2020 Mercedes Benz X-Class
X250 Power 4WD Exceptional example,
rugged for the tradesman but luxurious enough
as everyday vehicle. Centre Diff Lock, Cruise,
GPS Sat Nav, Rev. Camera,
Bluetooth, Leather, Roof
Rails, Side Running Boards.
$55,990
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport
SI4 (177KW) SE 2.0 Luxury quality 4WD,
with all the latest comforts. Lane Keeping Assist,
Cruise, Daytime LEDs, Roll Stability System, 9Airbags,
Leather, Heated Front Seats,
GPS Sat Nav, Bluetooth,
5Seats, Paddleshift &more!
$68,990
Stadium Cars Rangiora 03 310 7940 | stadiumcars.co.nz
609 Lineside Road, Waimakariri, Rangiora OPEN 6DAYS
*Conditions apply. Not available with any other offer. Finance offer subject to credit and lending criteria.
Finance calculation based on 60 month term. No deposit with an annual fixed interest rate of9.95%,
includes an establishment fee of$225. See our website for full disclosure.
*On road costs may apply to some vehicles
Bulk Purchase. Hurry Limited Stock!
$147.98
PER WEEK
THAT’S JUST...
$89.21 PER WEEK!
Only
$17,990
THAT’S JUST...
$99.00 PER WEEK!
Only
$19,990
2021 MG 3CoreHatch 2021 MG 3ExciteHatch
2021 MG 3
Style, Value&Fun
•NZNew •1.5 Litre Tiptronic
•6Airbags •Alloy Wheels •ESC
•Apple CarPlay •Reverse Camera
•Bluetooth •USB Input •ISOFIX
•Touch Screen Media Interface
•Cruise Control •Traction Control
•Daytime Running LEDs
PLUS... Balance of
New Car Warranty!
Balance of
New Car
Warranty!
2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
VRX 1.5 High-performance, stylishly designed
with sporty angles. 7Airbags including Drivers Knee,
Stability Control, Frontal Collision Mitigation, Lane
Departure Warning, Blind
Spot Monitoring, Bluetooth,
Reverse Camera.
$29,990 $27,990
$147.98
PER WEEK
$294.90
PER WEEK
$79.41
PER WEEK
$211.64
PER WEEK
2016 SkodaOctavia RSTTSI
162kw Exceptional sports sedan with European
style, safety and apunchy 2.0 litre Turbocharged
Engine. 7Airbags, Sports Interior with Front
Bucket Seats, Paddleshift
Sports Mode, Bluetooth,
USB Input &more!
$29,990
2018 Hyundai SantaFeTMELITE
2.2D NZ New, Facelift Elite AWD, in standout
condition,Turbo Diesel, updated8speed tiptronicauto,
plenty of power to towthe boat or caravan, 7Airbags,
Cruise, 7Seats, Leather,Front
HeatedSeats, Bluetooth,
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. $59,990
2016 Holden Trax LTZ
1.4 Turbo, Auto, stylish, well optioned compact SUV,
with asleek design, functional interior, with all the
latest tech, Chain Driven, 6Airbags, Sportec Trim,
Heated Front Seats, Rear
Park Assist, Rear View
Camera, Cruise and more! $15,990
2017 Mazda MX-5 RF H/TLTD
2.0, NZ New, very sought after sports car, boasting
famous RWD chassis &offering superb reliability.
5Star ANCAP, 6Airbags, Lane Keep, Blind Spot
Monitoring, Auto Lights,
Bluetooth, Rev. Collision
Avoidance, Auto Air Con. $42,990
$182.26
PER WEEK
$133.29
PER WEEK
$182.26
PER WEEK
$169.04
PER WEEK
Balance of
New Car
Warranty!
2019 Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0
Most popular SUV in the market today. Full of
innovative tech &amazing features making your
everyday motoring abreeze. 17” Alloys, Bluetooth,
Blind Spot Monitoring,
Cruise, Lane Departure
Warning,R/Camera, Sensors.
$36,990
2017 Hyundai Tucson MPI 2.0
Luxurious, safe compact SUV, latest technology &
safety equipment with 5Star Safety Rating, this is
one superb SUV to own. NZ New, 2.0 litre engine,
excellent power &agreat
torque whilst exuding a
4Star fuel consumption. $26,990
2003FordFalcon UteBAXR8
RARE 5Speed Manual, Boss V8, Herrod Motorsport
Upgrades making 285kw, Front Bucket Seats, A/C,
CD, Dual Airbags, Traction Control, Aero Body Kit,
Fog Lights, Multi Function
Steering Wheel, Cruise.
This is one mean machine! $36,990
2021 Nissan NV350 CARAVAN
DX 2000cc, Genuine low delivery kms, 6Seater,
Petrol so no RUC charges to keep costs down, Twin
Sliders, Electric Windows, Free 6Month Warranty,
Plenty of Power, ABS,
Remote Central Locking,
Spare Key, Air Con.
$33,990
$187.16
PER WEEK
$334.08
PER WEEK
$108.80
PER WEEK
$285.11
PER WEEK
Balance of
New Car
Warranty!
2021 MG Hs ESSENCE 1.5PT
Franchise Quality, 1Owner. 1.5 litre Turbocharged,
7Speed Auto, 5Star ANCAP, 6Airbags, Adaptive
Cruise, Lane Keep, Hill Hold Assist, Rev. Collision
Avoidance, Auto Headlights,
ESC, Blind Spot Monitoring,
NZ Sat Nav, 360° Camera. $37,990
2016 Holden Commodore VF2
SS 6.2P V8 power, super car looks, this is one
serious vehicle. Performs, looks &sounds like aV8
should. 6Airbags, Dual Zone Climate Air Con,
6CDStacker, Tiptronic &
Paddleshift Sports Mode,
R/ Camera, Cruise &more! $67,990
2016 Holden Captiva LS2.4
Popular &excellent family sized SUV, showcasing
modern looks, fitted with the latest in car
technology. 8Airbags, Keyless Entry, Reverse
Camera, Bluetooth, Auto
Headlights, Tinted Glass
Tiptronic &more!
$21,990
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe TM ELITE
2.4P 4WD 7Seater that makes you go wow!
8Airbags, Hill Hold Assist, Lane Keep, Blind Spot
Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise, Dual Zone Climate,
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay,
Bluetooth, Rev. Camera,
AUX/USB, Centre Diff Lock.
$57,990
$319.39
PER WEEK
$99.00
PER WEEK
$138.18
PER WEEK
$128.39
PER WEEK
2017 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD2.0P
RDESIGN Luxury SUV with high levels of
refinement &performance. Adaptive Cruise, Lane
Keep, Pre Crash Safety, Blind Spot Monitoring,
7Airbags, Bucket Seats,
360 °Camera, Sat Nav,
Bluetooth, Heated Seats.
$64,990
2018 Toyota Corolla GX 1.8
Reliable, economical and most popular NZ new hatch.
5Star ANCAP Safety Rating keeps all occupants
safe &secure with 7Airbags, ESC, Lane Departure
Warning, Frontal Collision
Mitigation,Cruise,Bluetooth,
Reverse Camera &more!
$19,990
2014 Ford Territory Titanium
2720cc, AWD, roomy, versatile, practical 7seater
SUV. Suitable for the active person &larger family.
6Airbags, Leather, Rev. Camera, Factory Alarm/
Immobiliser, Rear Parking
Sensors, CD/AUX Port
with Bluetooth Audio.
$27,990
2017 Kia SportageURBAN EX
Versatile SUV that’s stylish &classy inside. Fitted with
the latest in car technology. 5Star ANCAP Safety
Rating, 8Airbags, Lane Keep Assist, Reversing
Collision Avoidance, Cruise,
Bluetooth, Tiptronic Sports
Mode &more! $25,990
Stadium Cars Rangiora 03 310 7940 | stadiumcars.co.nz
609 Lineside Road, Waimakariri, Rangiora OPEN 6DAYS
*Conditions apply. Not available with any other offer. Finance offer subject to credit and lending criteria.
Finance calculation based on 60 month term. No deposit with an annual fixed interest rate of9.95%,
includes an establishment fee of$225. See our website for full disclosure.
*On road costs may apply to some vehicles
NEWS
20 North Canterbury News, March 31, 2022
Recognition for Tony
By SHELLEY TOPP
Tony Abell’s outstanding contribution to
harness racing has been recognised at the
recent 20202021 season Harness Racing
New Zealand annualawards.
The Fernside octogenariansaid he was
blindsided by the award,whichwas
presentedatAddingtonRaceway, earlier
this month.
‘‘I hadnoidea whatwas coming. It came
rightout of the blue and Iwas caught flat
footed, but it was very pleasing,’’ Tony,
aged 87, said.
The award was in recognition of Tony’s
role as aleading harness racing owner,
breeder and administrator. His
involvementinestablishing the Sires’
Stakes Board and morerecently for his
work reshaping the harnessracing
calendar were alsorecognised.
Starting from this year, the calendar now
begins on January 1and endson
December 31, instead of beginning on
August 1and ending on July 31.
‘‘Thenew season brings the actualage of
our horses closer in line withthe racing
season,’’ Tony said. ‘‘The idea was
controversialtobegin with,but when it
was votedonatthe annual conference,
everyclub supported it.’'
Tony has also been involved in
establishing anew CountryCups series of
racing to highlight popular grasstrack
racing, with a$100,000GroupOne Final
planned.
He has received manyawardsand
accolades duringmore than 50 years
involvementinharness racing,and in 2005
he received the New Zealand Order of
Meritfor services to the harness racing
industry.Hehas alsobeeninducted into
the Inter Dominion Hall of Fame,and has
bred many top horses includingKotare
Legend, the top threeyearold of his year.
More recently Kotare Mach was another
top performer bred and raced by Tony and
Tony Abell
his wife Gay.
The awards, scheduled for last year, but
postponeddue to Covid19, wereatriumph
for the North Canterburyharnessracing
industry. Kaiapoi’sColin and Nancy Hair,
whose champion trotter Sundees Son won
Trotter of the Year and Horse of the Year.
Sundees Son’sdam, Stardon, also bred and
owned by the couple,won Trotting
Broodmareofthe Year.
RobertDunn, who has two stables, one
at Pukekohe and one at Woodend Beach,
and now trainsinpartnership with his
daughterinlaw, Jenna Dunn, won the
leading trainer award for 2020/2021. The
Dunns also train Sundees Son and
Highgrove,winner of the TwoYearOld
Trotting Colt or Gelding of the Year award.
Jenna's father Craig Edmonds and her
sisterAimee, in partnership at Woodend
Beach,train Five WiseMen, which won
the ThreeYearOld Trotting Coltor
Gelding of the Year award.
Big night out in Balcairn Hall
Last Saturday night the Balcairn Hall
buzzed with the sounds of music and
entertainment.
The Alpaca Social Club brought a
marvellous show, mostly of their own
written material to Balcairn.
Craig Denham, Jon Sanders and
special guest Cousin Alice showed their
musical skill, and unique humour, by
playing several different instruments
with great singing.
Cousin Alice gripped the audience
with her gritty, sweet and smoky voice
and mastery of different song genres.
Their international experience, gained
over the years, in places like Prague,
London, Amsterdam and Dingle.
They have also performed at several
spots along the Mosel River in Germany
was very noticeable and very much
appreciated by the audience of some 70
hardy souls.
Jon said it was their largest audience
on their current New Zealand tour which
is sponsored and delivered by the Arts on
Tour NZ Trust.
From an absolute classical Irish
musical piece written in the 1600s,
performed by John and Alice on their
ukuleles, to asong written by Craig about
an unhelpful parking warden in
Auckland, mixed with their great sense of
humour, had the audience sitting on the
edge of their seats.
In times like we are in at the moment,
it was so good, for many, to have such an
enjoyable and relaxed evening.
And as always in the Balcairn Hall, the
half time supper reminded us of good old
rural Kiwi hospitality.
New litter bins for Cheviot
Smart new litter binsare now gracing
Cheviot’s main centre.
Seven new bins, which replace
44gallon drums, have been installed
outside 4Square, Harris Meats, Cheviot
Area School by the Museum,Number 8
Cafe, Cheviot TeaRooms and by the
Easter at the Museum
The Rangiora Early Records Society is
busy preparing abig display case in the
Dickhoff room for an exhibition on
Easter Brides, with dresses from the
museum’s collection dating from the
1860s to the 1940s.
phone box in the main centre, and at the
Cheviot Central Garage.
Afurther bin will be installed at Lions
Park next week.
The new bins were allowed for in the
HurunuiDistrict Council’s long term
plan.
Visit to see it on Easter Sunday, April,
17, from 1.30pm to 4pm. These
beautiful dresses are well worth
seeing. Also, for the children, on
Wednesdays in the school holidays,
1.30pm to 4pm, there will be an Easter
bunny hunt.
autumn
Kenzie
3 Seater
WAS $ 1599
NOW
$
1299
Antoni 7 Piece Outdoor
Dining Set - W220
WAS $ 1599
NOW
$
999
Burano Queen Bed
WAS $
999
NOW
$
799
SALE
Selected items in store & online. Ends 11.4.22.
48
Haines
Sofabed with Chaise
NOW $
1799
MONTHSINTEREST FREE*
withqMastercard
Paris Dining Table –W190
NOW $
699
WATSON DINING
ON SALE
*Available on Long Term Finance (LTF) purchases until 11/04/22. Minimum spend
$499.Exclusionsmay apply.LendingCriteria, $50 annual account fee, fees, T&C’s
apply. An Establishment fee of$55 (first LTFtransaction) or a$35 Advance Fee
(subsequent LTFtransactions) applies. Standard Interest Rate, currently 25.99%
p.a. applies to any outstanding balance at end of interest free period. Rate and
fees correct as at dateofpublication, subjecttochange.Mastercard is aregistered
trademark and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International
Incorporated.
Gaslift Barstool
NOW $
125
Avery
Single/Single Bunk Bed
NOW $
399
Barstool
NOW $
125
Dining Chair
NOW $
125
Scantofindstore
250 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch
0800 TARGET (0800 827438)
targetfurniture.co.nz
Offers and product prices advertised here expire
11/04/22. Sale Excludes Accessories.
NISSAN
DEMONSTRATOR
SALE
NISSAN 150,000 KM’S
FACTORY
5YR WARRANTY
SAVE $6000*
ST-L
[rrp $41,990 +orc ]
Travelled only 6,210km
DEMOPRICE
$36,990
RANGIORA NISSAN, 29 Southbrook Road,Rangiora
Ph:03941 3175
www.rangioranissan.co.nz
SAVE $7800*
SL 2WD AUTO
[rrp $48,490 +orc ]
Travelled only 2,850km
DEMOPRICE
$41,990
SAVE $6800*
ST 4WD AUTO
[rrp $58,490 +orc ]
Travelled only 4,425km
DEMOPRICE
$52,990
*Offer available while stocks last. Savings based on RRP including On Road Costs before Clean Car Tax coming in 1st April.
rangioranissan.co.nz
RANGIORA MOTOR GROUP
29 Southbrook Road, Rangiora. With full workshop
facilities, SERVICING&WoFforanymakeormodel.
FROM
GLXR
$39,990 +ORC
• Side Steps
• 7” Touch Screen Smartphone
Link Display
•18inchAlloyWheels
2WD VRX
$44,990 +ORC
• Factory-fitted black body kit
• Black 18 inch Alloy Wheels
• Leather-Appointed Interior
RUN OUT
$33,990 SPECIAL
DRIVE AWAY PRICE
• 2.4L Petrol
• 18 inch Alloy Wheels
• 7 Seats
$48,990 +ORC
• Factory-fitted black body kit
• Black 18 inch Alloy Wheels
• Front and rear parking sensors
*Prices listed are for Triton 2WD GLXR double cab, Triton 4wd GLSB double caband Triton 2WD VRX double cab.
Prices exclude on road costs which includes WoF,registration, 1,000km road user charges and a full tank of fuel.
RANGIORA MITSUBISHI
29 Southbrook Road, Rangiora | 03941 3175 | rangioramitsubishi.co.nz
10 year /160,000km Powertrain Warranty(whichevercomes
first) (non transferable). 5year /130,000kmNew Vehicle
Warranty(whichevercomes first) (non transferable).
RURAL LIFE
22 North Canterbury News, March 31, 2022
QUALITY FENCING
BUILT TOYOUR BUDGET!
All types of fencing for Deer, Cattle, Sheep, Horses,
Dogs. Also Arenas, Stock Yards, Sheds, Gates
Complete Farm and Lifestyle Block Setups
Built to last, adding value to your asset!
Ashley 0274 364 776
a.duckworth@xtra.co.nz
www.duckworthfencing.co.nz
Online event:
HurunuiWaiau
Farmers–
let’stalkabout
mahingakai &
biodiversity
Crayfishinyour drain?Lizards in
your kānuka? Mudfishinyourcreek?
You’ll alreadyhaveareas you’re taking specialcare
of –but there will be more.
Join ourspeakersatthisonlineevent to hear aboutwhyit’s
crucial to consider andprotect mahingakai on farm,and howit,
andbiodiversity, canbenefit the farm system.
Where:
When:
RSVP:
Online, viaMicrosoftTeams.
Wednesday 13April,7pm–8pm.
To findout more and to RSVPgoto
www.ecan.govt.nz/shed-talk.
2458859
2410273
ONLINE MEAT SALES
MEAT2U.NZ
HOME KILL
&WILD GAME
MEAT PROCESSING
313 0022
The Widest Music Variety
Friday 6pm & replayed at 12pm Sunday
Tune in nowtolistenon104.9 North Canterbury
and103.7 Hanmer Springs andKaikoura
Poultry club embraces technology
By DAVID HILL
North Canterbury’s poultry club is
embracing technology to overcome
Covid19.
The North Canterbury Poultry and
Pigeon Club is cohosting New Zealand’s
first virtual young bird show during
Easter with the Christchurch Poultry,
Bantam and Pigeon Club.
The club is also adopting the latest
technology as it prepares to host the
national poultry show in Rangiora next
year as part of its 125th jubilee.
Assistant secretary Sarah Wyllie says
with the uncertainty of Covid19, moving
the young bird show online made sense.
‘‘There was just so much uncertainty of
whether we were going to be able to hold
the young bird show and then hold our
winter shows, so we thought we would try
avirtual show.
‘‘It gives us aplatform in case we need
to move our winter show online at short
notice.
‘‘You’ve got far more flexibility and it’s
far easier for people outside the area to
enter.’’
The two clubs introduced the young
bird show in 2019 as away of educating
people new to breeding chooks and
encouraging new exhibitors.
The 2019 and 2021 young bird shows
were held at the Rangiora Showgrounds
and attracted between 200 and 300
entries, around half the entries at the
club’s annual North Canterbury Winter
Show.
Ms Wyllie says there has been lots of
interest already from North Island
exhibitors and from breeders throughout
the South Island.
But she admits it is not the same as a
real show.
The club hopes to be back at the
Rangiora Showgrounds for the North
Canterbury Winter Show from May 27 to
28.
For that show the club will be using the
showday.online platform for the first
time as atrial run before next year’s
national show.
Acellphone app is also being
developed that will enable stewards to
enter results instantly as soon as judges
make their decisions.
As the Christchurch club’s secretary,
Sarah Wyllie
Ms Wyllie already has experience
organising the 2017 national poultry
show.
‘‘I was new on the committee then, but
we did astella job.’’
Christchurch club president Mark
Lilley and his wife Jenny have joined Ms
Wyllie on a2023 national show
committee to help the North Canterbury
club prepare.
Ms Wyllie also hopes to create an
online platform with resources to help
new poultry breeders.
‘‘There’s so many people out there with
chooks and we get so many questions on
Facebook, so there’s aneed for educating
them on the care of chooks and problem
solving.’’
Entries for the virtual poultry show
close on April 10 with judging over
Easter. Some of the classes will be
judged by public vote on Facebook.
Entry is free, with exhibitors
submitting photos of their birds. Details
are available on the North Canterbury
Poultry and Pigeon Club’s page on
Facebook.
Arable season of two halves
By TIM CRONSHAW
Canterbury’s soggy harvest is shaping up to
be agame of twohalves for arable farmers.
Unrelentingrain lastmonth interrupted
harvesting, causing major headachesinthe
shape of sprouting, flattenedcrops, boggy
paddocks,increaseddemand for drying
facilitiesand qualityissues.
One estimate is that the whiteclover seed
crop is down by about athird as aresultof
seeds germinating,while the worst of the
milling wheat and othercrops have been
abandoned.
In contrast, grainand seedcrops brought
in before late January haveperformed well
and even aboveaverageinsome cases.
The Foundationfor ArableResearch has
come across the same gap in its trial crops.
Cereals senior researcher Jo Drummond
said this harvest had challenged growers
on many levelsand cultivar performance
trialswere no exception.
She said therewas abig difference
between crop yields, depending on when
they wereharvested.
This was shownwith acoded cultivar
calledKWW83Byielding 15.3 tonnes of
feed wheat ahectare at an irrigated site in
Wakanui whichwouldbehard to beat, she
said.
‘‘Thatwas an outstanding result
considering the season we have had. The
crops look OK for farmers who wereable to
harvest in the windowfrom early to late
January.
‘‘If things were harvested late January
onwards then that is where they have
started to struggle.
‘‘Whenthe school holidays finished the
harvest became more challenging.’’
The top cultivar was followedbyLG
Tapestry on 14.9t/haand Graham on
14.6t/ha at atrial sowninearly April on a
Jo Drummond
paddock previouslygrowingChinese
cabbage and harvestedonFebruary 18.
Average yields were 14.3t/ha, the same as
last season, and similar to the fouryear
mean of 14.7 t/ha.
Ms Drummond said some farmers were
still getting theirlate crops in so all the
results had yet to come through.
‘‘The cream had alreadybeen takenoff in
Novemberand December when we had
reduced sunshine for the grain fill period.
‘‘Anything that matured from late
January onwards is strugglinginthe
harvest conditions.’’
She said farmerswho were having to
harvest grain with ahigher moisture
content were still dealing with adrying
backlog and weremaking decisions about
which crops should get the priority.
This was made moredifficult for those
who did nothave accesstodrying facilities.
Milling wheat cropsweren’tmeeting
targets as aresult of low falling numbers
because of high moisture and weren’t
hitting protein levels or testweights, she
said.
RURAL LIFE
North Canterbury News, March 31, 2022
23
Pay rise looming for sheep, beef farmers
By TIM CRONSHAW
Sheep and beef farmers can expect anice
pay rise this season, but off alow base.
Beef +Lamb New Zealand forecasts
the average farm profit before tax will lift
29 percent in 202122 to $116,200, which
takes into account rising inflation.
Chief economist Andrew Burtt said the
increase would be welcomed, even if it
arrived from alow figure in 202021 and
was less than farmers got in 201718,
201819 and 201920.
‘‘Strong farmgate sheep prices
underpin an 11% increase in gross farm
revenue.
‘‘Inflationary pressure is causing onfarm
costs to lift sharply with farm
expenditure forecast to increase 4.5%.’’
Gross farm revenue for the farming
year should average $667,300 per farm
with increased revenue driven mainly
from sheep, and increased revenue
coming from cattle, wool, deer, cash
crops and other revenue.
The flipside is farm spending is
estimated to increase 5% to average just
over $500,000 per farm.
Farm bills will increase in all
categories except for interest and rent.
Fertiliser, lime, and seed spending will
rise 16% to average $96,300.
The organisation’s positive midseason
outlook for global sheep meat and beef
trade, was backed by good signs in key
markets and demand projected to
continue to exceed supply.
Mr Burtt said alarger share of strong
prices in New Zealand’s export markets
was expected to flow into farmgate
returns.
‘‘Strong demand from the United
States and China has underpinned
record highs in the first quarter of the
season for both sheep meat and beef
returns, and atightening of global beef
supply has added fuel to the global beef
Andrew Burtt
market.’’
The 11% hike will lift sheep meat and
beef export receipts from last season to
$9.6 billion and be 21% higher than the
fiveyear average.
The dollar remains favourable for
exporters.
Forecasts for the value of sheep meat
exports are at arecord high and 18% up
on the fiveyear average.
Lamb export receipts are expected to
rise by 13% with volumes down 1% from
fewer lambs born last spring.
Beef and veal export revenue is
expected to be $4.9 billion, up 11%, even
though export volumes appear to decline
2% to 493,000 tonnes.
Imported beef demand in the US is
expected to be strong as aresult of its
declining beef production.
There are warning signs for red meat
trading, including Covid19 uncertainty,
high freight costs and geopolitical
Upbeat ... Beef +Lamb New Zealand chief economist Andrew Burtt’s upbeat that fortunes
are looking up for sheep and beef farmers.
PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
tensions.
Mr Burtt said farmers were wary about
the impact of Omicron on meat
processing and their ability to move
livestock off farms, as well as the
possibility of holding livestock for longer
and needing additional feed.
‘‘Farmers remain concerned about the
speed of increasing environmental
regulation and the encroachment of
carbon forestry businesses changing the
landscape of rural communities.’’
Big picture solutions to
match big
Innovation isatthe root of everything we do. Talk to your local Zimmatic ZIMMATIC dealer today
www.zimmaticanz.com Built for today to
Talk to your local Zimmatic irrigation dealer today to find
keep pace with tomorrow.
out how they can help make every drop count.
Zimmatic ® is aregistered trademark ofthe Lindsay Corporation. ©2021 Lindsay. All Rights Reserved
www.lindsay.com/irrigateanz
North CanterburyNews
PROPERTY
Wonderful Waikuku
48 Gressons Road, Waikuku
This fabulous, single-level home offers the perfect solution for all your family’s needs -robust construction, plenty of space, and
seamless flow to brilliant outdoor entertaining areas.
Thoughtfully configured and energy efficient, the home boasts three bedrooms, two well-appointed bathrooms and the added
convenience of an extra living room. Nestled between the bedrooms you will find another TVnook and an office space. The huge
kitchen (complete with stainless steel benchtop, walk-in pantry and an abundance of storage) is areal highlight; both living areas
enjoy direct access outside, and aseparate laundry room enhances functionality. The other highlight of this home is the addition of
a54m2 two bedroom self-contained studio complete with full kitchen and bathroom/laundry.This could provide an option for air bnb,
rental or separate accommodation for visiting family and friends.
Outside, sprawling lawns offer plenty of space for the kids to play and the pets to roam, while sun-soaked entertaining areas ensure
the adults have options when it comes time to relax and unwind with friends and loved ones. Awell positioned 3+car garage with
workshop, provides ample space for that camper van, boat and all the rest of the toys.
Waikuku requires little introduction -renowned for its sandy beach and fabulous scenery,itreally is the epitomeofthe great outdoors!
There are plenty of distinctive features which contribute to this charming home’s timeless appeal, and interest is sure to come from
awide range of prospective purchasers as aconsequence. With their thoughts already turning to the next chapter in their lives our
vendors are highly motivated, and are determined to achieve aresult by deadline sale. Urgent action is recommended -contact me
now to learn more.
Deadline Sale
Closes Thursday 7 th April, 2022 at
2.00pm (unless sold prior)
3+2 3 3
View Sunday 3April 12.00 -12.45
Sally Davies
M027 359 5509
Esally.davies@pb.co.nz
Property Brokers Ltd
Website ID #RU98492
2462605
North Canterbury
Fernside 559 Mairaki Road
Architecturally designed home with sheds galore
This architecturally designedhome wouldbeideal homefor alarger family or someone whowanted to establish aB&B.
In total there are 7bedrooms plusoffice, with3bathrooms, multiple livingareas and set on 3levels. The north facing
balconiesare perfect for enjoying the beautifulestablished gardens. Thefarm issubdivided into 12 main paddocks on fertile
Claremont Loam soil and comprises 21.5 hectares, of which 16 hectares approximately is deer fenced, with the remainder
beingattractive woodlandwhich would be ideal for horsesorany other stock.Support buildingsincludeasoundwoolshed, a
five bay concrete blockshedwhichhas three open bays for hayand the deer yards. Thereisasleepout with ashower and
toilet, alargelockable workshopand implement shed, alockable concreteblock shedmeasuring approximately 22mx12m,as
well as two historic sheds.Other features include an all weather tenniscourt, aproductiveorchard, with araised bed vegetable
garden and achook house.
7 4 2
Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 19th April, 2022 at 2.00pm,(unless
sold prior)
View Sun 3Apr 2.30 -3.30pm
Web pb.co.nz/RL100621
Hamish Anderson
M 027 678 8888 E hamisha@pb.co.nz
Maurice Newell
M 027 240 1718 E mauricen@pb.co.nz
Bev Wright AREINZ
M 027 434 2486 E bev@pb.co.nz
Clarkville 215 Tram Road
HanmerSprings 19A William JonesPlace
Location location location
Don'tmiss thisopportunity to secureahigh profile site, just 2.5km
from the Christchurch motorway and within 16 km of both the central
city and Christchurch International Airport. Ideal for atradesman's
base,orfor asmall business withhigh traffic volumesduring daylight
hours and highly populated areas withinaneasy commute. Our
vendor has been using the landfor vegetable growing fordecades as
the soil is very fertile and is described as Waimakariri DeepLoam over
sand and Kaiapoi Silt Loam oversand.Continuingmarket gardening
on asmall scale or grazingcattle are good options.
Deadline Sale closes Thursday 14th
April, 2022 at 2.00pm, (unless sold
prior)
View Sun 3Apr 11.30 -12.15pm
Web pb.co.nz/RL93852
Maurice Newell
M 027 240 1718
Hamish Anderson
M 027 678 8888
First in first served
Brand new 3brm 2bathroom home withdouble garage. All ready to
move in, only drapes required for finishing. This stylish open plan
home is in the Chatterton River Estates development. Surrounded by
classy new homes,all single levelsofar, with all day sun and lovely
mountain views. AdjacentisChattertonRiver walking/cyclingtrail, and
only 20 minutes stroll to the villagecentre. The perfect location for
people who enjoy the peace of living justout of the central village hub.
Lots of specialfeatures in this well finishedhome. Stylishkitchen with
plentyofstoragespace, and generous dining and livingareas.
3 2 1 2
For Sale $895,000
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/HSU11701
Janice Clyma
M 027 434 7090
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz
Proudtobehere
WE LIST&SELL
PROPERTIES everywhere!
When you list with us, we will provide youwith the very best
service, negotiation skills and commitment to achieve a
successful outcome. If youare considering amove andwould
liketodiscuss the current market call Gemma &Sue .
Gemma &Sue
RECENTLY Sold
7HassallStreet, Rangiora 11 RapleyStreet, Kaiapoi
31/60 Port Hills Road, Heathcote 40/60 Port Hills Road, Heathcote
43 Mchughs Road,Ohoka 64 Kimberley Street,Casebrook 149 AshleyStreet, Rangiora 507 No 10 Road,Swannanoa
Gemma &Sue Roberts
03 3236045|027440 1282 sue.gemma@harcourts.co.nz
Four Seasons Realty
Four Seasons Realty2017 Ltd|Licensed Agent REAA 2008
ENTEROURCOLOURING
COMPETITION ANDYOU
COULD win!
To enter simply scan or photograph your entry
and post to our Facebook page Harcourts Four
Seasons Realty or drop off to your local Harcourts
Four Seasons Officein(Belfast,Kaiapoi, Hanmer
Springs, Hornby, Lincoln, Rangiora,Rolleston or The
Palms) before12.00pm Tuesday 12 th April.
Winning entries willbenotified Wednesday 13 th April
by phone and displayed on our Facebook page.
Additional entryforms are on our Facebook,and
web page - harcourtsfourseasons.co.nz
Prizes: Winning entries in each agegroup will
receive vouchersfromThe Warehouse. These canbe
collected from any of oureight offices.
1 st $20.00, 2 nd $15.00, 3ʳᵈ$10.00
Name
Age(please tick one)
Parent’sName
0-5years
6-9years
10 -14years
Mum/Dad’sPhone No#
Four Seasons Realty
Your home forlocal property
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd|Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Rangiora Toyota
Percival St, Rangiora
(03) 313-8186
www.rangiora.toyota.co.nz
NC club rugby returns on Saturday
Proudly supportingsport
in North Canterbury
SPORTS RESULTS
RUGBY
By PETER WILLIAMS
TheNorth CanterburySeniorRugby
competition for 2022 gets under waythis
Saturday,April 2, withthe first roundofthe
NorthCanterbury onlycompetition.
Last season’s winner, Kaiapoi,hosts
Hurunui,AshleyplaysSaracens at Loburn,
Woodend plays GlenmarkCheviotat
GladstoneParkand Oxford hosts Ohoka.
Allmatches are setfor a2.45 start.
BecauseCovid has already affected most
of the teams, to some extent, it hasbeen
decided theDivision 2competitionwillnot
start untilApril30.
This will allow Division 2players to be
available to fillany gaps that may arise if
Covid doesstrike any Division 1teams
duringthe first fourweeks of the season.
Last season’s finalists, Kaiapoiand
Saracens, are again expected to be among
thetop teams.
Kaiapoi hassomesignificant gains in the
forwards, notablyatprop. Former captain,
flanker Matt Etheredge,has returned to his
home club afterplayingmany seasonswith
the Christchurch Club.
Saracens hasalsomadeacouple of gains
in the front row, including welcomingback
Kirk Freeman to theside.
Oxfordthisseasonisunderthe direction
of clubstalwart StuDalzell, whowill be
operatinginaplayercoachrole.
It has lost the services of two keybacks in
Jesse Bowring andAngus Mitchell.
GlenmarkCheviot welcomes back
George Fox, while midfielderMatt Holmes
andlockTom Blytheare gains from
Methven andRakaiarespectively.
Hurunui will be missing theservices of
energetic lockThomasWilliams and will be
introducing some Colts and Division2
players to Division1rugby.
It’s all on!!!
Saturday
APRIL 2 nd
Rugby is Back on in North Canterbury
Ashley vs Saracens, Loburn 2:45 pm
Woodend vs Glenmark-Cheviot, Gladstone Park 2:45 pm
Kaiapoi vs Hurunui, Kaiapoi Oval 2:45 pm
Oxford vs Ohoka, Oxford Oval 2.45pm
Defending champions ... Kaiapoi won last year’s North Canterbury title.
Themood at Ashleyisbuoyant as ithas
attractedanumber of newplayers. Loose
forward Elijah Coulstonandfiveeighth
Nathan Emeryare gainsfromNew
Brighton,while JackReganjoins Ashley
from Belfast.
Ashley willalso be promoting some
players fromlastseason’s successfulColts
side,soapathway through to senior Rugby
is clearly being established at Ashley.
This seasonOhokaisbeing coached by
Dayle Sutherland, Terry O’Loughlin and
Oscar Pammet. The playing roster is
expected to be similar to lastseason.
Woodend hasalsoretained most of last
season’steam and hasgained ahooker and
amidfielder from Rotorua.
TheCombinedCountry LuisettiSeeds
competition kicks offonSaturday,April9,
and will finishwiththe Combined Finalfor
the Luisetti Cup on June18. TheNorth
Canterbury only competition resumes, and
willfinishwith finalsonJuly30
Winning smile ... Last year’s Kaiapoi
captain Jacob Hurring.
Darfield claims country cricket one day competition title
CRICKET
Darfield has beencrowned countrycricket
champions after comprehensivelybeating
LeestonSouthbridgeinSaturday’s final.
TheDarfieldXIcappedoff afine 2021/22
CRVAmbreedCountryPremier OneDay
competition campaign by lifting the
Fulton/WrightCup at Canterbury
Country’s showpiece ground, Mainpower
Oval in Rangiora.
Last year’sbeaten finalist, Darfield, won
thetossandelected to bowl firstand make
useoftheirstrike bowlingunit,led by
newlycapped Canterbury firstclass
playerZak Foulkes.
LeestonSouthbridgeopeners Toby
Doyleand Brayden Hill triedtoseethe
shineoff thenewball,beforeFoulkes
skittled Doyle in the fifth over.
Foulkes thenclaimed thebig scalp of
Harry Chamberlainfor aduck,while Will
Greensladetrapped Canterburystalwart
William Williams cheaply.
Reelingat 63/7, experienced pair Chris
Beaton(18runs off57balls)and Dougald
Munro(33 off37)made aspirited fightback
before LeestonSouthbridge crumbled to
be alloutfor 113inthe 39thover.
Greensladefinished with thefine
PHOTOS: FILE
figures of 3/18off hismaximum nine overs,
while Foulkesclaimed 2/17off hisnine.
Will Williams tookthenew ball to try to
make early inroadsindefendingthe
underpar total.
While he got the bigwicket ofZak
Foulkes, caughtbehind forjust 13,
LeestonSouthbridgecould do littleto
denyDarfield.
Opener Nick Gilbert batted supremely
for an unbeatenhalfcentury, wellsupportedbyafreeflowing
32 off 37 balls
fromRyan Hughes, who took outMVP
honours.
Thepairguided Darfieldtoaneightwicket
win,with16.3 overs to spare.
Your local paper,
keeping you
in touch
with your
community
and its people
RangioraBridge Club
Daylight Saving Pairs:North/South:
VeronicaHall/Robyn Dawson 1, Judith
Calder/BeverleyBrain 2, Michael
D'Oliviera/SueMcIlroy3.East/West:Fern
McRae/Joyce Gray 1, NormShipley/
Janice Pickering2,PaulineMiller/
Gaynor Hurford 3.
Rangiora 5A: MaxMorrison/Jane Lemon
1, Peter Story/JennyStory 2, Liz
Fitzgerald/JohnKruiniger 3.
Rimu Pairs:N/S Irene Carson/Helen
Thornburgh1,Shona Keating/Helen
Phillipsand Judy Bruerton/Joyce Gray
equal2.E/W ColleenAdam/Jan Thayer 1,
BuntyMarshall/Kevin Kuch2,PatGreen/
Denise Lang 3.
Individual: N/S: Judy Bruerton/Linda
Hanham 1, Ann Blackie/Alana Blackie 2,
Sue McIlroy/Marion Lomax 3. E/W:
VeronicaHall/Richard Luisetti 1, David
Rainey/David McRae 2, LyndaGrierson/
Gaynor Hurford 3.
Waimakariri Gorge Women's Golf
1st Rosebowl Stableford 18 Holes: L
Smith39, MTeAwa 33, KBush 31, T
Craig29, KRedwood 29, SKing28, L
Steele 27, CWillson27, MRobertson27.
Nine holes:JJenkins17, JStewart 12.
Rangiora Golf Club
Stableford:Men: Richard Luisetti22,
Clifford Boddy 18 c/b,BrucePugh 18.
Women: Carol VanHout 19, PGlassey 18
c/b.
Amberley Golf Club
March26: BYates +2, SManson +1, H
Murchison 0, RClifdon0,JRobertson 0.
Excel Design Longest Putt: MNeale.
Women:JBrown +2, KPepper +2, J
Southern 0, JMorgan–1, AWilshire–1.
Mid WeekMen: JWigley 42, GBlackler
40, BFitzgerald38, GD’Avergne 37.
Women:JMorgan +7, JInkson +7, V
Wormald +6. Longest Putt: JMorgan.
Nine Holers: GReid 15 Putts,JEvans16,
DPercy 16, RKemp 16.
In theplate final, Lincolnendedthe
season on ahigh note.
Facing the challenge fromOxford
Rangiora,Lincolnsuccessfully chased
down 155withfour wickets inhandina
wellfought contest.
Short scorecard:
LeestonSouthbridge 113 (D Munro 33, B
Hill 20; WGreenslade 3/18, ZFoulkes2/17,
RHughes 2/18)losttoDarfield116/2(N
Gilbert53no, RHughes 32no).
OxfordRangiora 155 (D Fulton 68,L
Waghorn 23,ASingh20; THolland 4/33, B
Moore2/21,EPaterson 2/46)losttoLincoln
156/6 (H Drummond 63,APaterson 29no; H
Sail 3/2,ASingh 2/37).
Locals
Supporting
Locals
www.ncnews.co.nzww.ncnews.co.nz
info@ncnews.co.nz
03 314 8335
What’s happening in your
community…
All Redinfo traffic onchanges light restrictions to Council are services in placeand -visit facilities waimakariri.govt.nz can be found atfor waimakariri.govt.nz/covid19
further informantion.
Have Your Say on the Dra Annual Plan
Before 4April
Share your thoughts on the Council’s plan for the
coming year.
The Dra Annual Plan 2022/23 includes aproposed
4.3%ratesrise–only 0.1%higher thanpredicted–
and allows theCouncil to continue to deliverservices
at ahighleveldespite lowerthan expectedcentral
funding contributions.
Mayor Dan Gordon says the focus of this plan is on
ensuring the Council completes key community and
infrastructure projects while updating residents
about regulatory and central government changes
that will affect the Council.
Public Facilities to Drop Vaccine Passes
from 5April
From 5April Council venues and facilities will no
longer require customers to provide avaccine pass
as well as removing some other restrictions.
Chief Executive Jim Harland says the removal of
restrictions takes into account the latest health
advice and reflects the change in risk profile due to
the high levels of vaccination and natural immunity
to Covid-19.
“We always maintained that we would review the
situation, including advice from the Ministry of
Health, and watch the announcements closely so
that we can respond quickly when the situation
improves. That’s exactly what we’re doing now.”
Mayor Dan Gordon says he supports restrictions
lowering but still urges the community to not
become complacent with Covid-19.
“Putting in place restrictions was never an easy
decision for the Council to make but one based on
the information and health advice at the time.
“I urge everyone to continue to practice good
hygiene, wear masks when needed, follow the
guidance on self-isolation and show respect and
tolerance to one another.”
Full details on how Council services will be running
will be available at waimakariri.govt.nz in early April.
North Kaiapoi Water Supply
The Council have continued to carry out testing of
the water supply in north Kaiapoi since chlorine
was turned off earlier in the week.
The results so far have been good and means
the chlorination and flushing has been successful
at clearing out the material that we suspect has
slowly built up on the pipework.
We will continue to monitor the supply and keep the
community up to date. Thank you for your patience.
Stay home
if you are sick
Wash &dry or
san
anitise your hand
s
Help keep our
community safe
Free Digital
Skills Classes
Introduction to Email
OxfordLibrary
Monday 4April • 10am-12pm
Kaiapoi Library
Thursday 7April • 10am-12pm
RangioraLibrary
Friday 8April • 10am-12pm
TradeMe
RangioraLibrary
Monday 11April • 10am-12pm
Kaiapoi Library
Thursday 14April • 10am-12pm
Bookings Essential
steppingup.nz
03 311 8901
Keepep a1-metre
distance from others
Cough or sne
eze
into your elbo
w
COASTAL WARNING
SIREN TEST
MONDAY 4APRIL 1PM
Civil Defence will be testing the coastal warning
system at 1pm on Monday 4April.
Sirens are located at The Pines Beach/Kairaki,
Woodend and Waikuku beaches, however depending
on wind conditions, the sound may travel further.
The testmessagewill last approximately oneminute
and,depending on howclose youare, maybequiteloud.
Keep your
recycling
loose.
Recycling and organics
should be loose in
the bin, not inbags.
Plastic bags belong
in the rubbish. That
includes compostable
or biodegradable bags
or packaging.
—
Find out more
collection tips at
rethinkrubbish.co.nz
rethinkrubbish.co.nz
Public Notices
NEWS &CLASSIFIED
North Canterbury News, March 31, 2022
Situations Vacant
29
Peer support ... The reintroduction of peer support for Year 9s has been asuccess
at Oxford Area School.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Peer support back at Oxford
By DAVID HILL
OxfordArea School has reintroduced
peer support for Year 9s with positive
results to date.
Year 9/10 dean ReeseKean says the
peer support programme was
reinstatedthis year after achange to
schoolstructures.
‘‘We’ve had it in the past, but for the
last few years we’ve had verticalform
classes with amix of year 9to13s,’’he
says.
‘‘But we found it wasn’t working
because the school is getting bigger.’’
This year the school returned to
havingseparateyear 9/10and year 11
to 13 formclasses and introduced a
peer support programme as ‘‘a
positive way of welcoming new
students at year 9tothe school’’, Mr
Kean says.
‘‘It seems to be goingreally well and
the year9sare respondingwell.
‘‘You can feel the energy they’re
bringing each week.’’
This year there are 55 year 9s, more
than in previous years, with at least20
who are new to the school.
Get
ready for
winter!
Declutter your
house &sell your
stuff, browse our
listings to find
local suppliers
for firewood and
other winter
essentials ...
You can do it
all with our
classifieds!
Email info@ncnews.co.nz
to find out more!
Around 20 year 12 and 13 pupils
signed up to be peersupportleaders
at the end of last year.
Theywere provided withtwo days of
training, followed by abriefing before
school returned this year.
EachThursday morning the year 9s
meetwith their peer support leaders
to discuss differenttopics,including
peerpressure and selfconfidence.
‘‘It’s anotherperson for the year 9s
to connect with and oftenthey will
connectdifferently to people closerin
age rather than adults,’’ Mr Keansays.
Year12pupils Elise Whitwell and
Thomas Pearce (both16) are enjoying
being peer support leaders.
Elise says it is different from what
she imagined, but she saysitisagood
experience as she aimstobecomea
teacherone day.
Thomas says being involvedhas
opened up his thinking as he develops
an interest in psychology.
Mr Kean hopesEliseand Thomas
willbeable to help develop the
programme further as anew group of
peersupport leaders is brought in for
nextyear.
Public Notices
Kate Valley Landfill Community
Trust 2022
15 applications requesting over $147,000 were
received with grants totaling $51,178.05 being
made to the following groups:
• Waipara Volunteer Fire Brigade –equipment
for supportvehicle
• Scouting Glenmark -insurance, uniforms &
equipment
• Friends ofGlenmark Church –wheelchair
access
• Waipara Adventure Centre –maintenance of
swimming hole
• Waipara Fireworks –annual fireworks display
• North Canterbury Boxing Club –gym
equipment
• Waipara School PTA –iPads
• Glenmark Reserves Committee –rangehood
• Amberley Playcentre –equipment &resources
• Waipara School –tables &storage lockers
• Amberley Golf Club –concrete repairs
• Amberley Squash Rackets Club -security
upgrade
• Amberley Community Preschool –sand &bark
Entertainment
Rangiora
Country Music
Club Night
6 th April, 7pm,
RSA
Must have mask
and vaccine pass
Enquiries 027 928 1730
2469595
Wanted To Buy
2470657
$$$
Amalgamated Scrap Metal
Ltd. Specialists in farm
machineryand farm clean
ups, old vehicles etc.
100% locally owned.
Ph 0800 030 712 or
027 695 0480.
2312759
RATEC MotorsportInc.Limeworks Rd
2022Time Trials Event
Council has approved the temporary closure of
Limeworks Road, Sunday 3April 2022, 9am to
6pm.
This closure is made under paragraph 11(e) ofthe Tenth
Schedule ofthe Local Government Act 1974. This applies
to all vehicular traffic with the exception of emergency
services vehicles.
2470131
NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY
MEETING
An Extraordinary meeting of the Waimakariri
District Council has been scheduled on
Friday 1April 2022 at 9am to be held virtually
while simultaneously being audio streamed on
YouTube. The YouTube link for themeeting will be
available on the Council’s Website.
Sarah Nichols
GOVERNANCE MANAGER
ANNUAL
GENERAL
MEETING
4 TH APRIL, 2022
7.00 PM
4B Millton
Avenue
ALL WELCOME
Personal
Cars Wanted
CASH 4CARS
and 4WD'S
Phone
Automotive
Parts
03 313 7216
2470121
A SEXY BLONDE, talk
live or listen. Ph 0900 44
666. $3.99 +GST pm. R18.
COUNTRY
FRIENDSHIP/
COMPANIONSHIP
Agenuine lady with
blonde hair and hazel eyes.
Standing at 5ft 5in with a
slim build, she enjoys
cooking, the outdoors,
fishing, boating, long walks
and agood conversation.
Tired of being alone she
would like to find agenuine
partner to enjoy life with.
Please call and
quote code 55.
0800-446-332.
ANY old cars, anything pre
1990, unfinished Hot Rods,
Classic Cars. Please call
027 258 8366.
CARS, vans, 4WD’s
wanted for dismantling or
repair. Phone 027 258
8366.
FALCONS &
COMMODORES
WANTED
Suitable for
dismantling or repairs
Ph 313 7216
2412522
WANTED to buy Ford,
Holden, Chrysler or
Chev’s, Classic cars. Any
other types considered, any
condition. Please phone
Tony 027 313 5000.
2470218
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR
ON-LICENCE
SECTION 101, SALE
AND SUPPLY OF
ALCOHOL ACT 2012
Summit Hospitality Ltd, Five
Stags Rangiora has made
application to the District
Licensing Committee at
Rangiora for the renewal of
a On-Licence in respect of
the premises situated at 3/29
Huntingdon Drive, Arlington,
Rangiora or the Restaurant/
Bar known as Five Stags
Rangiora.
The general nature of the
business conducted (or to be
conducted) under the licence
is Tavern.
The days on which and the
hours during which alcohol
is (or is intended to be) sold
under the licence remain
Sunday to Thursday: 8am
- 11pm. Friday & Saturday:
8am -1am (the followingday).
The application may be
inspected during ordinary
office hours at the office of the
Waimakariri District Licensing
Committee at 215 High
Street, Rangiora.
Any person who is entitled
to object and who wishes
to object to the issue of the
licence may, not later than 15
working days after the date of
the publication of this notice,
file anoticein
writing of the objection
with the Secretary of the
Waimakariri District Licensing
Committee at Private Bag
1005, Rangiora 7440 or email
to records@wmk.govt.nz.
No objection to the renewal
of alicence may be made in
relation to amatterother than
amatter specified in section
131 of the Sale and Supply of
Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the first publication of
this notice.
2470875v1
Motorcycles
WOF your motorcycle or
light trailer at South Pacific
Motorcycle Services, Mandeville.
Ph 03 312 0066
office@motorbiketours.co.nz.
ATTENTION
BUILDERS!!
•Tired ofbeing on the tools?
•Isittime in life for aChange?
•Got computer skills?
•Enjoy larger construction projects?
HERE’S YOUR OPPORTUNITY!
Join NZ’s leading commercial door manufacturer
right here in Rangiora and bepart ofadynamic
team bringing your experience and expertise to door
supply packages for some of NZ’s largest projects.
You will be deciphering architect’s drawings,
preparing door schedules, communicating with,
and visiting site and monitoring your projects
through production.
This is averyresponsible position, and you will be
rewarded very handsomely if you have the skills
and what it takes. Email us now with your details
and aCVto:
ron@hallmarkgroup.co.nz
Hallmark Group Ltd. Rangiora
WE are looking for Poultry
Farm workers for egg collection
and poultry welfare.
We have work available
every day which could be
ongoing for the right
people. The shift times are
7am-3.30pm. These are
very physical roles which
include squatting, lifting
and bending. We are looking
for someone who can
start asap, 7am with a
3.30pm finish. You will
need to comply with strict
biosecurity measures
including not having any
chickens, pigs or birds
residing at your residence.
You will need reliable
transport as this role is off
bus routes. Call Superior
Personnel on 03 313 6180
or 0508 787 374 for more
info. For more roles check
out
www.superiorpersonnel.co.nz.
LOOKING for Sawmill
workers for immediate start
based in North Canterbury.
You will need ahigh level
of fitness, common sense,
initiative and reliability.
You will be required to
pass a pre employment
drug test. Temp to perm
roles for the right people.
Ph Superior Personnel 03
313 6180 or 0508 787 374.
For more roles check out
www.superiorpersonnel.co.nz.
Pets
BICHON HOMESTAY
for smaller dogs. We look
after your dog in our home.
"No kennels". Phone today
03 314 6110.
Gardening
A+ GARDEN hedges cut
to perfection. Tree &arbor
work. For a quote, phone
021 111 4322.
LAWN MOWING, Waimakariri
area. Please ph
027 933 6523.
Firewood
SPILT old man pine, 3.7
$300, 3.7 Macrocarpa
$400. 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.
2469858
CASUAL, switched on,
reliable Traffic Controllers
wanted. These roles will
include early starts and late
finishes, day and night
shifts. You do not have to
be available every day to
apply. Having TC1 and a
full licence is an advantage.
You will need to be able to
pass a pre employment
drug test. You will need to
be able to stand on your feet
for long periods of time and
be comfortable working in
all weathers. These are
immediate starts for the
right people. Call Superior
Personnel on 03 313 6180
or 0508 787 374 for more
roles check out
www.superiorpersonnel.co.nz.
HOMESITTERS REQUIRED
Ad# 39108
Homesitters required in
Canterbury! We are
looking for mature,
animal loving
homesitters from mid
April/ Easter onwards
in Christchurch.
All lovely homes and pets.
Search postanote.co.nz
for more details.
HANDYMAN required to
assist with the maintenance
of alifestyle block in the
Ashley area. Flexible hours
to suit. Phone 021 377 093.
Wanted To Rent
TWO ADULTS, 1retired
midwife pensioner & her
professional IT employed
son, working in Christchurch
or from home. We
are looking for ahouse in
the country within 30 -60
minutes commute to Chch
Airport. Must allow
kenneled dogs and prefer
lifestyle property without
city type close houses. Rent
$400 to $650 weekly
depending on condition of
property. Willing to accept
older share milkers house
or cottage not up to tenancy
standards regarding insulation
&heating as long as
there is ongrid power &
water. Financially stable
with good references.
Looking to move within the
next month or so April 1st
or May 1st. Please call
Luke 021 915 795 or
Marilyn 021 919 861 if you
would be able to house our
family with dogs.
CLASSIFIED
30 North Canterbury News, March 31, 2022
UtilitiesOfficer
–Storm and Wastewater
At Hurunui District Council we’re looking for someone
who is keen to be part ofour busy team, maintaining
stormand wastewater schemes and delivering safe and
compliantservices.
The work you will bedoing involves maintaining the
water and waste water electrical and communications
assets.
Youwill mainly be working onensuring that storm and
wastewater systems are maintained effectively and
efficiently so that ratepayers have acontinuous safe
serviceacross the District.
However,work in thedrinking water reticulation systems
will happenfrom time to time.
What you need
Youwill bea“common-sense” type person, skilled in
this industry.
If you have transferable skills, we’re willing to invest in
training and upskilling you to achieve the appropriate
qualifications.
Maybe you have aplumbing, drainlaying or mechanical
background that are good transferrable skills.
Either way, ifyou’re hard working and want todeliver
aservice directly to customers then you’re what we’re
looking for.
Youmust have digger experience. AnNZQA Certificate
in Water and Wastewater Reticulation or its equivalent
will be highlyregarded.
This role isphysically demanding and work will be
across the entire District. Part of the position involves
being rostered for on-call and stand-by duties
during weekends and public holidays. In return we
offer competitive remuneration, access to learning,
development opportunities and a supportive, team
environment.
Where you will work
The Hurunuiisalarge, rural district comprising of small
townships and settlements and awidespread network of
roadsutility infrastructure, property and reserves.
The position is based in our Amberley office, 35
minutes north of Christchurch and the entrance tothe
Waipara wine growing region and our award winning
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. No parking
or traffic hassles, scenic vistas in abundance, flexible
employment conditions and friendly, family oriented
stafftoshare your worklife with.
For more information about the position description
and to apply,goonline to
http://hurunui.currentjobs.co.nz.
Enquiries to michael.prisk@hurunui.govt.nz
phone027 528 6967
Applicationsclose Tuesday 26 April 2022.
Situations Wanted
HOUSE CLEANER
available. Ph 021 117 7546.
Livestock
HOME KILL
MEAT PROCESSING
MEAT2U.NZ
313 0022
2466978
SUFFOLK and Cheviot 1
shear rams, some suitable
for hogget mating. Ph 0204
001 7452 or after hours 03
314 7511.
Trade&Services
A PAINTER WITH
PASSION! Local painter
with 30 years of quality and
integrity in all aspects of
painting. Phone Mike on
021 0903 8546.
ABEL &Prestige Chimney
Cleaning. Nth Cant owned
& operated. Covering all
areas from Waimak to Hanmer.
Professional, guaranteed,
service. Firebox
repairs, carry most parts. Ph
0800 661 244.
Personal
Trade&Services
Log Fires
Pellet Fires
Heat Pumps
2470210
PEGASUS man, single and
indep seeks a nice well
presented and outgoing
local lady (or nearby) to
enjoy company and dining
out with. Please Ph/Txt
0276 594 425.
Sales
Service
Installations
Free Quotes
03 343 1651
472 Blenheim Rd
www.heatstore.co.nz
2469322
Situations Vacant
We are building anew Trade Team!
This is your chance to be apart of something special in North Canterbury.
We want only the very best, as the potential here is unlimited.
If you think you’re good enough, and can prove it please apply.
Trade Sales Rep Building Quotes &Estimator Trade Sales Support
This is an opportunity to really shine!
Do you like people?
Are you part of the building industry?
Can you fix problems?
Are you professional in your endeavours?
If you have experience in any of these roles please forward your written
application including your CV to:
McAlpines Mitre 10 MEGA, Private Bag 1003, Rangiora 7440
or email: applications@mcalpines.co.nz
Please specify which position you are applying for.
We need you !
We are seeking applications from outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic people to join our team and have the following
Fixed Term positions available:
Inwards Goods /StorePerson
• Mon –Fri up to 40 hours
• Mustbephysically fit and strong
• Will be required to lift and carry heavy products
all day
• Work as part of ateam
• Beable to think proactively
• Work hard and smart
• Mustbecustomer focused
• Forklift licencewould help
• Musthavea“Can Do” attitude
Retail Assistants
• Weekend work required, up to 40 hours
• Working inside and outside
• Mustbephysically fit and strong
• Required to climb ladders and use lifting equipment
• Required to pick, carry,assemble products
• Work as part of ateam
• Beable to think proactively
• Work hard and smart
• Customer focused
• Familiarity ineither Power tools, Power garden or
Bathroom products preferred
Inwards Goods Forklift Driver
• Monday–Friday
• Forklift licenceand OSH cert
• Experience in abusyenvironment
• Musthavea“Can Do” attitude
• Ability to get the job done
• Reliable, flexible and disciplined
• Able to think and act on the go
• Beagoodteamplayer
• Show an eye for detail and proactive planning
• Have great communication skills
Garden Products Team Member
• Garden plant and product knowledge critical
• Weekend work required
• Upto40hours
• Mustbecustomer focused
• Working inside and outside
• Mustbephysicallyfitand strong
• Will be required to climb ladders and use lifting
equipment
• Work as part of ateam
• Beable to think proactively
• Work hard and smart
• Must be customer focused
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:
Fixed Term Roles
McAlpines Mitre 10 Mega
PO Box 1003
Rangiora 7440
Or email applications@mcalpines.co.nz
PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH POSITION YOU ARE APPLYINGFOR
ALL TREE SERVICES,
arbour work, pruning, tree
removal. Affordable &
friendly service. Telephone
021 111 4322.
ARBORIST qualified.
Copper Beech Tree
Services. Tree removal,
pruning, height reduction,
hedge trimming, shaping,
tree planting, firewood.
Free quotes. Contact Angus
Edwards 027 259 6741
copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com
BRIAN’S Tree Services.
Tree felling, topping,
shaping, firewood cut, rubbish
removed, stump grinding,
branch chipping.
Affordable rates. Phone 03
327 5505 or 021 124 4894.
Trade &Services
DIESEL HEATERS
Infrared radiant & fan
forced workshop heaters.
027 262 2266
www.BLAX.nz.
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 $80 single
story. 0800 SWEEPME or
www.sweepnz.co.nz.
2464774
DIRTY TILES &Grout?
Professional tile cleaning,
tiled shower restoration,
mouldy silcone, shower
glass & we can even
recolour your old grout!
For all your tile and grout
issues call Grout Pro for a
free, no obligation quote.
Ph Darryl 0800 882 772.
DRESSMAKING Bev’s
Sew Good Services. For all
your alterations, repairs,
dressmaking, curtains.
Phone 327 5535.
HOMEKILL & Wild
Game meat processing. Ph
313 0022. www.meat2u.nz.
LOGSPLITTERS Honda
or Rato powered, plus parts
& accessories. Telephone
027 262 2266 www.BLAX.nz.
PAINT & wallpaper
services. Wayne Bryant,
exterior, interior. Qualified
tradesman. Free quotes. Ph
313 5337 or 027 654 4568.
PAINTER & Decorator.
25 + years experience.
Interior /exterior, roofs &
waterblasting. For a free
quote, please ph Steve 03
314 4620 or 027 477 1930.
PAINTER. Qualified local
professional, Int / Ext,
roofs, wallpaper. Call or
text Corban 027 846 5035.
Pride &Quality Painting
&Decorating Services
20 yrs exp, fast and friendly
service. For all your painting
needs, phone: Martin 310
6187 or 021 128 9867
ANTHONY SYMONDS
Forall your painting &
plastering requirements
Local with 30 years
experience
All workmanship
Guaranteed.
Phone 021 344 023
2220615
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
027 668 3636
movemen.co.nz
2401953
WINDOW TINTING
tintawindow
advanced film solutions
99% uv block
fade protection
heat control
reduce glare
25 Years Experience
Trade &Services
KITCHEN,
renovations,
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.
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.
privacy films
frosting designs
non-darkening films
Workmanship Guaranteed
Lifetime Warranties on Most Films
UV
block
ROOFER. All roof repairs,
roof painting, water blasting,
moss treatment,
repointing, gutter cleans &
snow straps,and more. Free
quotes. Please ph Nathan
027 516 6609.
SCREEN PRINTING.
For all your printing
bathroom, requirements. T-shirts,
decking, Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and
polos, Overalls, Caps etc.
Please phone Heather 03
313 0261 or email heather.
norstar@gmail.com.
SEPTIC TANK
CLEANING
Bill’s Liquid
Waste
You dump it...
Blair pumps it...
Blair Tavendale
Ph 03 314 9371
0275 379-694
TRUCK WASH. Mobile
touchless on-farm foam
wash solutions. Telephone
027 262 2266
www.CLEANFLEET.nz.
VALUATION -
Specialising in North Canterbury.
Contact Geoff at
Maxwell Valuation. Phone
03 310 8541 or email
geoff@maxval.co.nz.
WATERBLASTERS Hot
or cold electric, 3phase or
petrol. Tel 027 262 2266.
wwwBLAX.nz.
Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts
03 365 3653 0800 368 468
2225862
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.
STUMP GRINDING:
Stumpclear is here for
stump grinding at your
home or lifestyle block in the
Waimakariri District. —Ph.
027-242-3522.
2362002
027 216 0000
CRAIGS Trees
(03) 327-4190
TREE REMOVALS
THINNING &PRUNING
STUMPGRINDING
FELLING &TOPPING
FULLYINSURED
QUALIFIED ARBORIST
Free Quotes
027 2299 454
craigstrees@xtra.co.nz
2434390
Trusted Trades &
Professional Services
Guide
To book your spaceinthis guide,phoneAmanda Keys 313 2840 or email amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz
2434425
2269236
Air Conditioning
Stay cool this summer
Call us now for your free quote
03 310 6087
18 Albert Street, Rangiora
Design |Installation |Servicing
Computer Repairs
Bruce Evans
131 Ohoka Road
Kaiapoi
Phone 03 313 7144
027 432 1534
Fax 03 313 2144
rgrantelectrical@gmail.com
PO Box 69, Rangiora
Electrician
Engineering
03 327 3111
021 293 6331
compucare@xtra.co.nz
www.compucare.co.nz
Computer Repairs &upgrades
Prompt professional services
Allan Pethig
For all your electrical needs. Residential &Commercial
For your Engineering needs
187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi
Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821
toppeng@xtra.co.nz
2276525v2
Virus &malware removal
New &UsedPC’s4Sale
Appliance Repairs
•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN
•AUTHORISED LOCAL SERVICE
F&P,Bosch, Smeg,
Ariston, LG, Classique,Haier,
Samsung andmore....
“Forbestresults be sure to useauthorised service”
NORTHCANTERBURY APPLIANCE SERVICES
Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810
2397712v5
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
Glass &Windscreens
pet doors installed
from only $165
2332343v2
Daryl Power
027 230 9401
concretepower@scorch.co.nz
www.concretepower.co.nz
2273277
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
2420841
▪ 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
0275 040 658
2227889v2
Electrician
AARON HARRIS
ELECTRICAL LTD
• NEW HOUSES • ALTERATIONS
• ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS
• SMART WIRING
• SOLAR PV INSTALLATIONS
FROM $6000 PLUS GST
M: 0275 543 958
E: aaron@ahel.co.nz
Landscaping
YOU
COULD
BE
HERE
Advertise
your business
in our Trades
and Services
Phone
Amanda Keys
on
03 313 2840
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
Chimney Sweeping
$70 Chimney Sweeping
Waimakariri and Hurunui wide!
Chimney fires are extremely dange
erous
and can spread to other areas of your
home. Make sure your home is safe
this winter and get your chimney
swept today!
Book now! Call/Text 020 4121 0967 or
message us on Facebook at Hurunuiui Chimney Sweeping
2470290
Landscaping
STEWART CONTRACTING
Landscaping -Fencing
& Earthworks
ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING
03 313 9375 •027 369 3974
www.stewartcontracting.co.nz
contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz
Scrap Metal
CASH PAID FOR SCRAP
•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm
Machinery•All non Ferrous
MAINLAND
METALS LTD
Ph (03)338 7000
Mike0274 818544 •Robbie 0274 818 027
Locally owned and operated
1902273
2136148
2470224
Tools &Equipment
SALES
PARTS
SERVICE
ACCESSORIES
ON-FARM VISITS
Water Blasters, Log Splitters, Generators,
Air Compressors, Water Pumps, Air Tools, Spray
Equipment, Replacement Ag Seats, Small Motors.
Free local machinerydelivery.
Richard Black www.BLAX.nz
North Canterburyowned &operated
2435547v2
Physio &Pilates
NEW PHYSIO AND PILATES STUDIO
OPEN NOW IN FERNSIDE.
Offering ACC, private and group sessions.
Contact Mel 022 320 7256
www.facebook.com/fernsidephysiopilates/
Fernsidephysiopilates@gmail.com
CAP 65
CAP 40
CAP 20
Shingle
SHINGLE SUPPLIES
Quarry Prices
DRAINAGE CHIP
from $40 per cube
from $23 per cube
from $25 per cube
from $30 per cube
all +gst
Plus all excavation and truck hire
house excavations, driveways, subdivisions
CONTRACTING
Ph: KEN 027 201 3302
Email: stress@xtra.co.nz
2009594
Quarry Supplies
QUARRY SUPPLIES
2426159
●CAP 65 ● CAP 40
●CAP 20 ● Pit Run
●Large Soakpit Boulders
●Crusher Dust
●Screened Sand
●Horse Arena Sand
Dean Hurley0274 336 993
hurleyexcavation@xtra.co.nz
2064 Tram Road
Windows & Doors
WINDOW MARKET PLACE
• New & Used
• Timber & Aluminium
• Windows & Doors
8am-5pm Weekdays
8am-2pm Saturday
215 Waltham Rd, Sydenham
Ph (03) 379 6159 info@windowmarket.co.nz
Fax (03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz
ncn1242200aa
To book your spaceinthis guide,phone Amanda Keys 313 2840 or email amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz
Gary Rangiora Cockram
NewFinancial Year
Deals
SAVE THOUSANDSOFDOLLARS
ON ALL NEW AND USED VEHICLES
Come in storetoday.
03 928 3283 2Kingsford Smith Drive, Rangiora