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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.

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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

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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

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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.’’

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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.’’

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Demanding answers ... Adevastated Pines Beach community wants answers after their

beloved Fairy Forest site was destroyed.

PHOTO:LDR /ADAM BURNS

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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.

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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.’’

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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

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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.

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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

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rooftop gardensand elevated

patios.

Developers aretryingtogive

asense of space andlight,even

when thesquaremeterageisnot

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It has become so popular more space is

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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

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By ADAM BURNS

Local Democracy Reporter

ANorthCanterbury school principalsays

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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

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and part of this.

Tsarina Dellow

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care, particularlyinNorth

Canterbury’s ruralsector.”

As aboardmember,Tsarina willbe

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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

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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

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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

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for children to find.

Rangiora Promotions is also

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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

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‘‘Gayand Tony Abell continue their

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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

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Easter at the Museum

The Rangiora Early Records Society is

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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

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Afurther bin will be installed at Lions

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The new bins were allowed for in the

HurunuiDistrict Council’s long term

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Deadline Sale closes Thursday 14th

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Hamish Anderson

M 027 678 8888

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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

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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

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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).

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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.

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Sirens are located at The Pines Beach/Kairaki,

Woodend and Waikuku beaches, however depending

on wind conditions, the sound may travel further.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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