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NC Mayors want hospitals reopened 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

North Canterbury Mayorswant their 

local hospitals reopened. 

They want adate, and want to see all 

those who were shifted from the 

facilities due to the pressureCovid 

broughttobear on operations, back in 

familiar surroundings. 

HurunuiMayor Marie Black says she 

is staunch in her resolve to see the 

WaikariHospital reopen, while 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon says 

getting the Oxford Hospital up and 

running again is apriority. 

Four Canterbury hospitals, including 

Oxfordand Waikari,were temporarily 

closedinearly March, and 23 patients 

and residents located to alternative 

facilitiesdue to staffing concerns amid 

the Omicron outbreak. 

The move triggered fears from the 

community the hospitals were facing 

permanent closure. 

But the Canterbury DistrictHealth 

Board saidatthe time, those uplifted 

would be backwithin six weeks of the 

Omicron outbreak’speak. 

But with the Government cutting 

DHB’s,with the establishment of a 

national health service body fromJuly 1, 

it is feared the hospitalscouldbein 

jeopardy. 

Mrs Blackand Mr Gordon 

acknowledge they have had assurances 

from boardchair Sir John Hansen and 

chief executive Peter Bramley, that they 

will reopen, but will not be resting on 

their laurels. 

Mrs Blacksays the tail of the Omicron 

outbreak had been longer than 

expected, but she wants to see the highly 

trained and professional people sitting 

in hiatus, waiting for the doorsto 

reopen, back at work. 

‘‘These are skilled workersand need 

to return to work. 

‘‘Theywant to providethe servicethey 

are trained to do,’’ says Mrs Black 

She says one familyhas had 

communication with the CDHB about 

returning their mum to the Waikari 

Hospital. 

They were told the board anticipated 

the reopening of the Waikari Hospital, 

but no datehad beenput on it. 

Part of the community ... Waikari Hospital has been ahomeawayfromhome for many over its more than 100 years, and locals do 

not want to lose it. 

PHOTO: FILE 

While it was concerning no date was 

given, it was hearteningthe large 

organisation had made contact. 

‘‘Wewill continue to advocate strongly 

to get it open and get the occupancy up,’’ 

saysMrs Black. 

Mr Gordon saysstrong feedback from 

the community demonstrated the value 

the community placed on the Oxford 

Hospital, and all were keen to see it 

reopen. 

He says fortnightlymeetings had been 

set up with the CDHB to keep the 

councils briefed on progress. 

This followed avideoconference with 

the healthboard’s chair Sir John 

Hansen, and chief executive Peter 

Bramley. 

Other key CDHB staff attended along 

with himself, Mrs Black and Selwyn 

deputyMayorMalcolm Lyall who was 

concernedabout the futures of the 

Ellesmere and Darfield Hospitals. 

‘‘Weasked that the Friendsofour 

Hospitals join the fortnightly briefings to 

keepthem informed,’’ says Mr Gordon. 

‘‘Friends of Oxford Hospital have been 

in existence for over 100 years, and are 

critical to the success of our rural 

hospital.’’ 

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Mufti day ... Southbrook School pupils do their bit to support Big Brothers during last month’s online appeal. 

Community gets in behind BBBS 

By BENJAMIN GRIFFITHS 

The community has come to the rescue to 

help Big Brothers Big Sisters of North 

Canterbury stay afloat through Covid 

restrictions. 

The local charitylaunched an online 

appeallast month,following the 

postponement of two major fundraisers, 

which aleft amajorfundingshortfall. 

The onlinecampaign raised$16,000 in 

15 days and managerEllie Le Gros is 

grateful for the community getting in 

behindthe charity and helpingout in any 

way possible. 

‘‘It takes avillage to rise achild and 

that’sthe North Canterbury community 

for you. It’s such agreat community to be 

apart of,’’she says. 

Ellie says 13 schoolsraised money, 

including holding mufti days. 

Local businesses and ordinary people 

alsopitched in to make adifference. 

Because of Covid, Big Brothers Big 

Sistershad to postpone its inaugural Big 

Bounce in January and its annual Big 

Breakfast, which is its biggest annual 

fundraiser. 

Right now the organisationhas 53 

mentor matches and it takes awhole lot 

of volunteers who give their timetohelp. 

During Covid lockdowns and 

restrictions mentors have come up with 

different ways to connect with the child 

theyare mentoring, suchascalling them 

on the phone, playing online games or 

going outdoors for walks, Elliesays. 

But with demand increasing over the 

pandemic, Big Brothers Big Sisters can’t 

keepup. 

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fromparents needingsomething for their 

children,but we have to say we don’t 

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Ellie says the organisation’s dream 

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Businesses who wouldlike to support 

Big Brothers can either sponsor amentor 

match or allow employees to take time off 

to spendanhour with achild. 

The organisation runs two 

programmes, including the inschools 

mentor programme and the community 

mentoring programme. 

Both have acommitment of one houra 

week, for aminimum of 12 months. 

To becomeamentoryou must be 18 

years or over, have adrivers’ licence, a 

clean police record and to be vaccinated. 

If you want to helpout, support or 

donate,follow Big Brothers Big Sistersof 

North Canterbury on Facebook or 

@BBBSNorthCanty on Instagram. 

New maintenance hub at Rangiora Airfield 

Mt Hutt Aviation has opened anew 

Rangiorabased aviation maintenance 

hub. 

It has expanded its MidCanterbury 

operations to asecond facility based at 

Rangiora Airfield. 

Mt Hutt Aviation’s new hub facility will 

offermechanical and avionics 

maintenance, aircraft sales and leasing, 

partsand componentsales and sourcing 

services for helicopters,fixedwing, and 

microlightaircraft. 

‘‘With Rangiora Airfieldnow seeing 

40,000+ movements ayear, our expansion 

to Rangiora was required to bestserve our 

everexpandingcustomerbase,’’says 

Andrew Duff, Mt Hutt Aviation’s Rangiora 

base manager. 

‘‘Previously our fixedwing and 

microlight customers were servicedbyour 

mobileunit. Our new baseallowsusto 

take on larger and more complex work,’’ 

says Mr Duff. 

‘‘I grew up spending time on the 

Rangiora airfield, and have seen it grow 

from only afew buildings to what it is 

today,and lookforward to the future of 

this new venture.’’ 

Work has alreadybegun on the 

manufacture of two lightsport aircraft as 

part of ajointventure between Just 

Aircraft NZ and Mt HuttAviation. 

Havingmechanical and avionics 

services available inhouse allowsMtHutt 

to provideafull starttofinish service. 

‘‘We foundourselves in need of local 

build support for our imported aircraft 

kits, teaming up withMtHutt Aviation has 

given us certainty and continuity in the 

production of our aircraft,’’ says John 

Hood, JustAircraft NZ. 

Mt Hutt Aviation holds many global 

manufacturerand supplier dealerships, 

mostnotably Garmin Australasia. Mt 

Hutt’s large stock buying power allows it to 

holdhigh leadtime parts, caused by the 

ongoing impactsofCovid19,which has 

allowedmost projects to start without 

delay. In February this year Mt Hutt 

Aviation was appointedNew Zealand’s 

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Concerns for rural healthcare 

By ADAM BURNS 

ACanterbury 

community 

health service 

provider 

believes the 

Government 

is ignoring 

rural 

healthcare inequities despite problems 

continuing to be voiced ‘‘loud and 

clear’’. 

Concerns continue to mount around 

the omission of rural communities 

within the Government’s health reform 

rollout which has dismayed rural health 

leaders. 

The Pae Ora Healthy Futures Bill was 

recently considered at aparliamentary 

select committee and did not list rural 

people as apriority population group. 

Canterbury health service agency 

Waitaha Primary Health says rural 

health outcomes trail those of national 

urban populations and the outcomes are 

even worse for Maori. 

Chief executive Bill Eschenbach 

called upon the Government to 

prioritise rural health in the planned 

legislation and to urgently address 

problems rural communities were 

facing. 

‘‘These inequities are not asurprise 

and as an organisation we have been 

proactive in working with our national 

partners to ensure the voice of rural 

people in terms of health outcomes is 

heard loud and clear,’’ he says. 

‘‘750,000 rural people generate 50 

percent of New Zealand’s GDP.’’ 

He said rural disparities were 

frequently highlighted in Heather 

Simpson’s Health and Disability 

Review, the same report which 

proposed centralisation of the health 

sector. 

‘‘We note that rural disparities or 

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Oxford hospital ... Concerns rural voices and possibly facilities will be lost in transition 

after the Canterbury District Health Board is disestablished. 

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inequities were highlighted in the 

review 84 times,’’ he says. ‘‘Waitaha’s 

concern is that if rural is not identified 

in the legislation will Health NZ and the 

Maori Health Authority be accountable 

for rural health outcomes.’’ 

There was further unease around the 

current health workforce which has 

‘‘retracted over recent years’’, with 

access to health interventions not being 

as readily available to those in rural 

areas. 

‘‘These two issues need to be 

addressed now,’’ Mr Eschenbach says. 

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey echoed 

concerns of rural voices being lost in the 

transition. 

‘‘As the Canterbury District Health 

Board gets disestablished there is areal 

threat that rural and regional voices will 

be lost in this new mega health entity 

run out of Wellington,’’ he says. 

Four hospitals in Canterbury were 

temporarily closed in March as the 

Omicron outbreak bore down on the 

country, sparking community fears the 

move was permanent. 

An after hours medical facility in 

Rangiora also remains entrenched in 

the planning stages after it was first 

confirmed in 2020. 

‘‘Waimakariri residents should be 

worried that commitments to open both 

afterhours and Oxford hospital could be 

overlooked in the restructure,’’ Mr 

Doocey says. 

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No ramble but $2000 donation made by Lions 

The Rangiora Lions Club has donated 

$2000toCommunityWellbeing North 

Canterbury Trusttosupportthe mental 

health and wellbeing of localfamilies, 

childrenand young people. 

This is despite cancellation of the club’s 

annual fundraisingevent, the Ashley 

RiverRamble, the proceeds fromwhich 

they donatetoalocal charity. 

The AshleyRiver Rambleisa12km fun 

walk/run/cycle, and had its origins in 1999 

as arun between Rangiora and Kaiapoi. 

Andrew Cook, the club’s2nd vice 

presidentand team leaderfor events, says 

Rangiora Lions chose to support 

CommunityWellbeing this yearbecause it 

offers so manyfree services that support 

the mental health and wellbeing of our 

community. 

‘‘There’s alot of need out there in our 

community so when we were forced to 

cancel theRamble because of Covid, our 

membersfelt it was important to find a 

way to continuetooffersupport.’’ 

‘‘I’m extremely grateful to Rangiora 

Lions Clubfor supportingour community 

and the work of the Trust despite the 

cancellation of their fundraising event,’’ 

says Deirdre Ryan, CommunityWellbeing 

Manager. 

‘‘It sayssomuch aboutthe Club’s 

communitymindedness. We truly could 

not do what we do withoutthe support of 

local clubs like Rangiora Lions.’’ 

The route,originally involving some 

public roads, is now entirely offroad, 

beginning at Waikuku Domain, along the 

network of stopbanks, and finishes at the 

Ashley Picnic grounds. 

For the first time last year, bikeswere 

abletoenterthe Ramble,starting at an 

earlier timetoentrants on foot. 

The event in 2020 attracted200 entries 

with drink stations, spot prizes and baked 

goodsdonated by ArtisanBakery. 

‘‘We werevery disappointed to have to 

cancel this year’s Ramble, says Mr Cook. 

‘‘It’s agreatfamily day out that promotes a 

positive wellbeingmessage. We look 

forward to running the eventagain next 

year.’’ 

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Information wanted 

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It is hoped that aweddingdress display at 

the Rangiora Museum willuncovernew 

information about one of the gowns. 

Angela Cramond, of Woodend, who is in 

charge of the display, says little is known 

aboutagown from the 1870s, except that it 

was donated by Mrs H.M. Burgin, who is 

believedtohave been from Swannanoa. 

Each one of the sevenother dresses, 

whichdate from 1874 to 1948, in the 

display has its own story about the history 

of the gown.Insome cases this includes a 

wedding gift list, some of the gifts,and 

newspaperarticles about thebig day. 

The dresses were put on display for 

Easter becauseitistraditionally apopular 

time for weddings. 

‘‘This is possibly the last time these 

dresses will all be seen together,’’ Angela 

says.The display, has delightedmany 

visitors to the museumand will remain on 

show for another month or two. 

‘‘We havehad agreat response to the 

display, but unfortunatelynonew 

information has comeforward yet,’’ Angela 

says. 

The dresses are normally packed away 

in special boxes to preserve them but 

despite that highlevel of care five dresses 

from the 1800s are startingtodeteriorate. 

If anybody hasinformation aboutthe 

dressdonatedbyMrs Burgin they can 

phoneAngelaatthe museum on 03310 

7356 during opening hours on 

Wednesdays, 1.30pm to 4pm, and Sundays, 

1.30pm to 4pm. 

Information wanted ... Rangiora Museum 

staff hope its display of eight wedding 

dresses, from 1874 to 1948, will help bring in 

more information about this gown. It was 

donated to the museum by Mrs H.M. Burgin. 

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Response concerns 

By ADAM BURNS 

Thereare concerns 

from the 

Waimakariri District 

Council arounda 

‘‘local response’’to 

increasing weather 

events once the 

managementofthree waters is handed 

over. 

An increase of flood and extreme 

weather events has hit council’s resources 

hard in recenttimes due to the subsequent 

impact on local water infrastructure. 

But there aresuggestions response 

timestoissueswill leave the community 

even more exposed, after management of 

localinfrastructureisabsorbed by oneof 

the four regional water entitiesaspartof 

the Three Water reforms. 

At last week’s councilmeeting, 

councillorNiki Mealingsasked what 

impact the reforms could have for a 

prompt response to postevent problems 

following ongoing issues with roadingand 

stormwater due to the floods. 

Council seniorengineering advisor Don 

Youngtold Cr Mealings it was amatter of 

concern aroundthe impending reforms. 

‘‘If rural drainage does go over to the 

entitiesthat’s goingtobeasignificant 

interface issue,’’ he says. 

He says greater clarity was required 

around who would have delegations for 

both rural and urbannetworks. 

An asset managementoperations and 

stormwater working group has been setup 

by the Government to investigatethese 

issues, Mr Young says. 

‘‘It’s hugely challengingand complex.’’ 

Councillor Philip Redmond also 

expresseddoubtsover how nimble anew 

authoritywould be to stormwater issues 

stemmingfrom futureevents. 

‘‘AlthoughIthinkwe’re moving slowly,I 

thinkitwould be even slowerunder anew 

regime,’’ he says. 

‘‘I think alocal response is very 

important.’’ 

Therewas an acknowledgement from 

some elected representatives of rain 

events and flooding becomingmore 

commonplace due to the impactofclimate 

change. 

Council’s roading teamiscurrently 

stretchedthin and admits its struggling to 

contend with the volume of service 

requests. 

During the Februaryflood event the 

unsealedroadsaround the foothills 

suffered scour, washouts and further 

gravel loss. 

Rainfall events and wind storms over the 

past 12 months have resulted in asurge of 

service requests for council’s roading 

team. 

More than5500 service requests were 

recorded in the 2021 calendar year, more 

than double of whatwas reported in the 

previous year. 

‘‘Theroading team as currently 

resourcedare struggling to keep up with 

the current volume of service requests and 

to manage the backlog. 

‘‘As such extra resource will be required 

to continuetomanagethe higherdemand 

and provide timely responses to our 

community.’’ 

More than900 servicerequests 

throughoutthe district have been recorded 

between January and March. 

Aprogramme of repairshas been 

developed and is being delivered to 

address these roads. 

Atotal of $730,000 of unbudgeted costs 

were approved by the council lastweek to 

fund ongoing recovery of the February 

floodevent. 

The bulk of these costsare to replace a 

culvert on Butchers Road which failed 

during theFebruary 12 flood event. 

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McALPINES MITRE 10 MEGA RANGIORA -OCEAN WATCH 

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Authorised by Matt Doocey MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. 

Youth week marked 

by launch of survey 

Iwas excited to kick off Youth Week 

2022 in Waimakariri with an event at 

the Rangiora Town Hall on Monday 

morning. 

My Youth MP Hillary Cooper, and I, 

launched ayouth survey for the young 

people of Waimakariri to ensure their 

voices are heard when she goes to 

Youth Parliament in Wellington next 

month. 

Iamalways amazed by the talent 

and intelligence of our young people, 

and the way they instinctively 

collaborate and listen to one another. 

It was great to hear from the 18 

senior student leaders from Oxford, 

Kaiapoi, Rangiora and New Life High 

Schools, who helped Hillary refine 

her survey ahead of taking it public. 

Ihave always seen great value in 

supporting our younger generations to 

grow and develop, and this was a 

wonderful way to celebrate them. 

It was good to see Spark 

representative Graeme McCarrison 

back to talk to residents struggling 

with alack of reliable internet and 

phone service, at my second public 

meeting on the subject recently. 

Graeme was joined by 

representatives from Enable and 

AmuriNet, who are currently rolling 

out fibre to much of the Mandeville 

area. 

This project is set to be completed 

by the end of the year, but Iwill 

continue to fight for all those outside 

the rollout area until the whole 

district sees improvements. 

In Wellington, I’ve been holding the 

government to account on its health 

reforms, at the second reading of the 

Pae Ora Bill. 

It is quite staggering that in the 

middle of apandemic they should be 

overhauling the District Health 

Boards, blowing half abillion dollars 

on the restructure. 

But worse than that is the omission 

in the report of any rural strategy. 

One has to wonder what 

improvements to our health services 

could possibly be achieved in 

provincial and rural New Zealand 

with areform that doesn’t even 

acknowledge those residents. 

Lastly, Iwant to take the 

opportunity to wish Bruce Kearney all 

the very best for his new role as 

principal at Rangiora High School. 

It was great to attend his welcoming 

ceremony last week in what was 

another great example of young 

people taking the lead. 

Iamcertain he will bring about 

great results for the school and wider 

community, and we are lucky to have 

kept him in the district. 

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Focus from Dan Gordon, Mayor 

Out enjoying events 

Despitethere still beingsomecasesof 

Covid19 in our community, it has been 

greattoget outand enjoy events 

around the district. 

Atthe weekend Ienjoyed watching 

CureBoating Club’s Seathru Bridge to 

Bridge Long DistanceBoat Race. 

Thiswas an excellent event with 38 

rowing teamsparticipating. 

ThankstoKaiapoiRiverQueen for 

hosting us on boardtosee the event at 

aperfect spot on theKaiapoi River. 

Followingthis,along withdeputy 

Mayor Neville Atkinson, we had a 

sneakpeak of the newrowing club 

roomswhich will be fantastic,and at a 

perfect vantagepoint on the Kaiapoi 

River. 

The Cure Boating Club is one of the 

oldest in New Zealand, at 154 years. 

Theclubcontinues to thrivebecause of 

the strength of its leadership,members 

and support of the community. 

Ialso recentlyattended the 

Waimakariri SailingClubend of 

season prize giving. 

It was great to see so manyyoung 

people taking partand to see thisclub 

in suchgood heart. 

WelldonetoCommodoreSam Jones 

and his teamfor their leadership and 

the hard work thatthey put in to 

support sailing and learntosail 

programmesinWaimakariri. 

It was alsoaprivilege to open 

Kaiapoi’sStPatrick’s Schoolnew 

junior playgroundwith the students 

last week. 

The new playgroundisthe resultofa 

hugeeffort by the schoolcommunity 

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which raised$65,000 to buildit, 

including donations of materials and 

labour. 

Iamimpressed withthe leadership 

of PrincipalTrishMcKendryand her 

team. 

Iwish to extend awarmwelcome to 

thenew Rangiora High School 

Principal Bruce Kearney who started 

last week. 

Iworked withBruceduringhis time 

as PrincipalatKaiapoi High School 

where he did an excellentjob and look 

forward to working withhim in his new 

role. 

We are fortunateinour district to 

haveoutstanding principals and 

teachersinall ourschools. 

Theyare critical to the future of 

Waimakaririand deserve our thanks 

for all thatthey do. As you willhave 

read, we are disappointedthe 

Government has pressed on with its 

Three WatersReform without making 

any substantial change. 

As part of Communities 4Local 

Democracy we haddevelopeda10 point 

plan wepresentedtoMinisterNanaia 

Mahuta that the Government could 

havepartnered and worked withuson. 

The overwhelming majority of 

councils don’t support the direction 

theGovernment is headed in Three 

Waters. 

Oureffortsnow turn to the 

Parliamentary SelectCommittee 

process,and when submissions open I 

encourage you to submitand let 

Members of Parliament know whatyou 

think. 

Youth survey aims to give Waimakariri’syouth avoice 

Waimakariri MP MattDooceyteamed 

up withhis younger counterpart, 

Youth MP Hillary Cooper, on Monday 

to kickoff Youth Week2022by 

launching asurveyfor the district’s 

young people. 

The pairwelcomed 18 seniorstudent 

leadersfromOxford, Kaiapoi, 

Rangiora and NewLife High Schoolsto 

havethe firstgoatthe interactive 

survey so theycould usetheir inputto 

helprefineimportanttopics for 

themselves andtheir peers. 

Hillary saiditwas important to have 

the input of othersenior studentsas 

she wantedtoaccuratelyrepresent 

Waimakariri’s youth when shehas the 

opportunity to talk to Youth 

Parliament in Wellington nextmonth. 

‘‘Iknowwhat’s important to me,asa 

young rural resident of Oxford, butmy 

prioritieswon’tbethe same as those of 

young peoplelivinginthe middle of 

KaiapoiorRangiora,’’ says Hillary. 

‘‘Ithink my generationisgoodat 

working collaboratively andtakingon 

others’ ideas, and it was great to have 

thesenior students’input into the 

survey.’’ 

Questions in the survey,whichhas 

nowbeenrolledout online,include 

NewZealand’syouthwage,voting, 

affordable livingand climate change. 

They werecompiled with 

Waimakariri’syoungpeopleinmind, 

as they will be the cohortHillarywill 

represent in YouthParliament. 

Mr Dooceysaid Cooperhad worked 

hard to make sureshe waslistening to 

her peers across thedistrict, andthe 

survey wasaneffectivetool to reach a 

mix of urbanand rural. 

‘‘Hillary has beenverymotivated in 

her project to helpmore young people 

learntodrive safely, andnow she hasa 

good base of information to informher 

work in Wellington. 

Youngpeople across the district are 

invited to takepartinthe survey, 

whichcan be found online: app.sli.do/ 

event/vmrfioi142fxKKBQt4gh4M. 

Launching the survey ... Hillary Cooper, 

left, and Matt Doocey, launch asurvey for 

the district’s young people. 


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Waimakariri 12:56am 2.2 7:12am 0.7 1:43am 2.3 7:56am 0.6 2:31am 2.3 8:42am 0.6 3:20am 2.4 9:32am 0.5 4:11am 2.4 10:25am 0.5 5:05am 2.4 11:20am 0.4 6:02am 2.4 

Mouth 

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Amberley 12:56am 2.2 7:12am 0.7 1:43am 2.3 7:56am 0.6 2:31am 2.3 8:42am 0.6 3:20am 2.4 9:32am 0.5 4:11am 2.4 10:25am 0.5 5:05am 2.4 11:20am 0.4 6:02am 2.4 

Beach 

1:22pm 2.2 7:34pm 0.7 2:09pm 2.3 8:23pm 0.6 2:58pm 2.4 9:15pm 0.6 3:49pm 2.5 10:09pm 0.5 4:42pm 2.5 11:03pm 0.4 5:38pm 2.6 11:58pm 0.4 6:34pm 2.6 12:16pm 0.4 

1:05am 2.2 7:21am 0.7 1:52am 2.3 8:05am 0.6 2:40am 2.3 8:51am 0.6 3:29am 2.4 9:41am 0.5 4:20am 2.4 10:34am 0.5 5:14am 2.4 11:29am 0.4 6:11am 2.4 12:07am 0.4 

Motunau 1:31pm 2.2 7:43pm 0.7 2:18pm 2.3 8:32pm 0.6 3:07pm 2.4 9:24pm 0.6 3:58pm 2.5 10:18pm 0.5 4:51pm 2.5 11:12pm 0.4 5:47pm 2.6 

6:43pm 2.6 12:25pm 0.4 


Gore Bay 1:33pm 2.2 7:45pm 0.7 2:20pm 2.3 8:34pm 0.6 3:09pm 2.4 9:26pm 0.6 4:00pm 2.5 10:20pm 0.5 4:53pm 2.5 11:14pm 0.4 5:49pm 2.6 



Kaikoura 1:27pm 1.5 7:37pm 0.4 2:13pm 1.5 8:27pm 0.3 3:02pm 1.6 9:18pm 0.2 3:53pm 1.7 10:11pm 0.2 4:46pm 1.7 11:05pm 0.1 5:41pm 1.8 


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Kaiapoi pupils global youth ambassadors 

By DAVID HILL 

Kaiapoi North School pupils have been 

teaching Chinesestudents about Kiwi 

culture. 

The school has been participating in 

the Global Youth Ambassador 

Programme, which is run through One 

World Education. 

The programme has involved after 

school lessons with three schools in the 

provinceofChengdu in China via 

Zoom, with the Kaiapoi students 

teaching aspects of New Zealand and 

Maori cultureand learning about 

China. 

‘‘Before Covid we were hosting 

international studentsfrom South 

Korea and China,sowewanted to keep 

thatconnection,’’deputyprincipal 

DawnAnderson says. 

Kaiapoi North School firstjoined the 

programme lastyear as the firstNew 

Zealand schooltoparticipate. 

Three Kaiapoi students took alesson 

as aoneoff and it was so successful it 

was decided to continue with the 

programme thisyear, with 12 pupils 

involved,teacher Hamish Dale says. 

‘‘They had some guidance fromDawn 

and I, but the students tookthe lessons 

and the Chinesewent ‘wowthe kids are 

running it’. 

‘‘They thought it was so cool to have 

the students running the lessons, so 

now theirstudents are doing it too.’’ 

Because the Chineseschoolswere so 

keentoconnect with Kaiapoi, they 

ended up doing threelessons over 

three daysonlinebetween 3pm and 

4pm,engaging with 150 Chinese 

children. 

After the lessons,10minutes is set 

aside for the children to ask each other 

questions about lifeintheir respective 

countries. 

‘‘They can’tbelieve that our children 

Global citizens ... One World Education consultant Mary McRostie (left) visited Kaiapoi North School on Friday to present badges to 

Jasper Atkin (second left), Maia Stransky, Zanzi Coleman, Angela Payne, Samantha Streak, Lila McFall and Chloe Green. PHOTO: KAIAPOI NORTH SCHOOL 

can go homeand play sportafter 

school,because they have avery long 

school day,’’ Dawnsays. ‘‘They’reused 

to doingthings in confined spaces so 

they’re fascinated by our students 

having such wide open spaces to play 

in.’’ 

She says the programmeoffers ‘‘a 

unique opportunity for our children 

becausethey want to be globally 

connected’’. 

AlexHoughton (11) and Zanzi 

Coleman(12) have been involved in the 

programme and have enjoyed 

connecting with overseas students. 

‘‘We’ve beenteaching some of our 

New Zealand culture,’’ Zanzi says 

‘‘Wetaught them kapa hakaand they 

werereally good, and their dancewas 

amazing as well,’’ Alex adds. 

The pairhave learned different ways 

of drawing, as wellasChinese games 

and dance. Zanzisays being involved 

has improved her socialskills,while 

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expo entries still open 

By DAVID HILL 

Entries have been ‘‘floodingin’’ for the 

annualKaiapoi Art Expo. 

With entries closing on Friday, May 20, 

Waimakariri Arts TrustchairpersonJackie 

Watsonsays interesthas been strongfrom 

both within thedistrict and outside. 

This year’s Kaiapoi ArtExpo will be held 

at the Kaiapoi Club from July 15 to 17. 

‘‘Entries flooded in as soon as the first 

announcement went out,’’ she says. 

‘‘There has been interest fromoutsideof 

Waimakariri,but we give first preference 

to artistsfrom in the district.’’ 

While there will be no guest artistthis 

year, expo organisersare lookingto 

support the Waimakariri PublicArts Trust 

in its bid to get some more artworks, and 

particularlysculptures,around the district. 

There will be some sculptures on display 

at the expo and the Waimakariri Arts Trust 

has commissionedasculpture from 

Amberley artist Raymond Herber, with 

some of the proceedsfrom last year’s expo. 

Jackiealso chairs the Waimakariri 

PublicArts Trust, whichhosted a‘‘sip & 

sculpt’’ event in Ohoka earlierinthe year to 

promote the work of the trust and support 

local sculptors. 

Budding artists areencouraged to come 

along to the expo on Saturday for the ‘‘have 

ago’’ sessions and the organising 

committeeison the lookout for localartists 

to comealong and demonstrate their 

talents. 

‘‘We wouldlike to hearfrom people we 

haven’t had before,’’ Jackie says. 

‘‘It’svery popular. It’s not just the 

children,asweget lots of adultswho get 

involved. 

‘‘Lastyear we had agreat range of 

New home for artwork ... Kaiapoi artist 

Paul Smith and his painting, As Time Goes 

By,atlast year’s Kaiapoi Art Expo. The 

painting was given to Waimakariri Mayor 

Dan Gordon, who stepped as Waimakariri 

Arts Trust chairperson. 

differentart disciplines,soanyone who 

wouldlike to comeand demonstrate, 

please get in contact.’’ 

The ‘‘have ago’’ sessions are held 

downstairs at the Kaiapoi Club and free 

coffee is provided for the demonstrating 

artists. 

‘‘We get very positivefeedbackand you 

neverknow what it might lead to.’’ 

Jackie says there has been goodsupport 

from local businessesand funders, who all 

see the eventasapositive for the district. 

Once againthe Kaiapoi Art Expo will be 

supported by the Blackwells Fire and Ice, 

with the icesculpting on Saturday 

afternoon and the market in the evening. 

The All Together Kaiapoi ‘‘light up 

Kaiapoi’’ lanterns will be also be glowing 

for the week leading up to the expo. 

Kaiapoi to mark Matariki 

Events arehappeningagaininKaiapoi, as 

New Zealandcontinues to openup 

followingthe easingofCovid19 

restrictionslast month. 

All TogetherKaiapoi is gearingupto 

celebrate Matariki at Trousselot Park on 

Friday, June 24,from 5pm to 7.30pm. 

Matariki is now apublic holiday,making 

it the ideal timefor thetown to celebrate 

Maori culture, after theWaitangi Day 

family celebration wascancelledin 

February. 

All TogetherKaiapoi coordinatorLinda 

Dunbarsays there will be kapahaka 

performances and Kaiapoi HighSchool’s 

famous hangi. 

There will be livemusic, includinga 

guest performancefrom Kaiapoi’sown 

JaydinShingleton. 

Foodand marketstallswill be on offer 

along withLED glowspinnersand 

entertainmentfrom atmosphericfire 

performers. 

The evening will conclude with an 

impressivefireworks display from7.15pm. 

The event is sponsored by The Sterling 

Kaiapoi,Lime RealEstate andthe Kiwi 

Gaming Foundation.Itisfree to attend. 

Setting the scene ... The Kaiapoi Borough 

School kapa haka group performs to an 

appreciative crowd at last year’s Kaiapoi 

Waitangi Day family celebration. PHOTO: FILE 

Anyfoodvendor or stallholder 

interestedinbookingasite at the event 

canemail alltogetherkaiapoi@gmail.com. 

Butget in quick as space is limited.

Carnivals returning to Kaiapoi 

By DAVID HILL 

Kaiapoican expect to enjoy acarnival 

atmosphere later in the year. 

The Kaiapoi Promotions Association 

(KPA) is getting set to bring back the 

KaiapoiRiver Carnival in Octoberand the 

KaiapoiChristmasCarnival and Santa 

Parade on December 3. 

ChairpersonMartin Pinkham saysKPA 

is excited ‘‘tokick things off again’’ and will 

also be supporting the Matariki 

celebration, being organised by All 

Together Kaiapoi on June24. 

While the details of the river carnival are 

still being finalised, Mr Pinkhamsays he 

can confirm funding has been securedfor 

the Christmas Carnival. 

‘‘We’vebeen very lucky with our funders. 

They’vebeen really flexiblewhich is 

fantastic.’’ 

The Kaiapoi SantaParade will once 

again be the first out of the blocks to bring 

Christmas cheer to the region. 

‘‘We’vehad ahuge amount of interest 

from stallholders,’’MrPinkham says. 

‘‘They’ve reallybeen doingithard with 

events being cancelledonthem,sothey’re 

really keen to be apart of it. 

‘‘Everyoneiscertainly missing the 

events,that’s for sure.’’ 

The Christchurch Santa Parade again 

lookingunlikely to go aheadfor thethird 

year in arow, which is good for Kaiapoi, he 

says. 

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Santa Claus ... Planning is under way for the Kaiapoi Christmas Carnival and Santa 

Parade. 

Colouring contest captures Anzac spirit 

When the town’s Anzac Day 

commemorations were initially cancelled 

due to Covid19,the Kaiapoi Promotions 

Association (KPA) stepped up with a 

colouringcompetition. 

The Anzac Day colouring competition 

was aimedatschoolage children in 

Kaiapoi,and was runinpartnershipwith 

the Kaiapoi Returned Services Association 

(RSA). 

KPA promotions coordinatorRebecca 

Morgan saysthe standard of entrieswas 

very high and it was difficulttopick a 

winning entry. 

The judgingwas undertakenbyKaiapoi 

RSA presidentNeill Price, who was 

pleased with the support from local 

children. 

‘‘It was wonderful to see how mucheffort 

had gone into the entries, and great to see 

our youngpeople take an interest in the 

AnzacDay commemorations.’’ 

The five winningentries were Leo 

Paterson (12), Leah Nicholl (10), Abel 

McCormick (7), JaydenMcCreanor (7) and 

Susannah (4). 

KPA chairperson Martin Pinkhamsays it 

Winning entry ... Leo Paterson (12) was 

thrilled to win the Kaiapoi Promotions 

Association’s Anzac Day colouring 

competition. 

PHOTO: KAIAPOI PROMOTIONS ASSOCIATION 

❛It was wonderful to see how 

much effort had gone into the 

entries.❜ 

PHOTO: FILE 

—Neill Price 

is amazing how local Kaiapoi businesses 

supportcommunity events, such as this 

colouringcompetition. He expressedhis 

thanks to Rangiora Town HallCinema, 

Launchpad, MoveX and NZME for 

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vouchers. 

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Zone committee visits The Pines Wetland 

Heavy rain since Christmas has 

been amixed blessing for the 

The Pines Wetland in the 

Tuhaitara Coastal Park. 

The Waimakariri Zone 

Committee recently held afield 

trip to The Pines with Te 

Kohaka oTuhaitara Trust 

general manager Greg Byrnes to 

discuss summer rain, the work of 

the trust and projects planned 

for the future. 

‘‘We’ve had 300ml of rain in 

the area since Christmas and 

although this has helped some of 

our budding plants to grow, it 

has also meant that the weeds 

are flourishing too,’’ Greg says. 

The park covers around 700 

hectares of land along the 

coastline from the Waimakariri 

River mouth, north to the 

settlement of Waikuku Beach. 

It stretches along the coast for 

10.5km and comprises many 

natural features of local, 

regional and national 

importance. 

The Pines Wetland is around 

44 hectares of the park and is a 

priority for the trust, which is 

planning to carry out weed 

control in the area, to remove 

the unwanted growth. 

This will make way for new 

plants which are set to be 

installed. 

Trees That Count has agreed 

to donate 10,000 trees, including 

Ribbonwood and cabbage trees / 

ti kouka to the trust over the next 

five years. 

The first 2000 of these are set 

to be planted by acontractor in 

the coming weeks. 

The trust has brought in a 

contractor due to Covid19 

Aerial view ... The Tuhaitara Coastal Park covers anarrow stretch of 

Waimakariri coastline. 

PHOTOS: ENVIRONMENT CANTERBURY 

restrictions making it difficult to 

organise volunteer planting 

days. 

In January last year afire 

broke out in aproperty next to 

the wetland and quickly spread, 

causing the destruction of many 

trees, including pines, which 

were in the wetland. 

Despite these circumstances, 

Greg is looking at the positives. 

‘‘The fire gave us afresh 

approach to how we want the 

wetland to look going forward,’’ 

he says. 

Afire break is now being 

planned for aspace between the 

wetland and neighbouring 

properties to provide added 

protection should another 

incident occur. 

‘‘Interestingly, we’ve seen an 

increase in the number of whitefaced 

heron occupying the 

wetland since the fire, now that 

the area’s much more open,’’ 

Greg says. 

One small part of the wetland, 

off Batten Grove, has been 

replanted by Kaiapoi North 

School children as part of their 

Feast for Flight programme. 

‘‘It’s been planted with species 

which will attract birds, like 

ones with berries and nectar,’’ 

Greg says. 

Waimakariri Zone Committee 

is keen to support the trust’s 

work in the wetland, committee 

member Carolyne Latham says. 

Field trip ... Te Kohaka oTuhaitara Trust general manager Greg Byrnes 

shows Waimakariri Zone Committee members around the wetland. 

‘‘It was awesome to see what 

has been done and what can be 

done with alittle extra support,’’ 

she says. 

The zone committee has 

recommended the project 

receive close to $15,000 for the 

weed control work /mahi this 

year. 

It comes 10 years after the 

committee first supported the 

park, when it pitched to help 

help fund work in the Tutaepatu 

Lagoon, near Woodend. 

The committee previously 

recommended around $200,000 

over five years in Immediate 

Steps Funding for the 

restoration of the 49 hectare 

freshwater lagoon. 

The funding supported weed 

control and planting of more 

than 4000 native plants 

including kahikatea, New 

Zealand’s tallest forest tree. 

After 2015, the trust received 

further Immediate Steps 

Funding which supported other 

projects in the park including 

The Pines Wetland. 

Greg says the trust is grateful 

for the committee’s support and 

hopes it will spark further 

collaboration. 

‘‘I hope the committee 

considers reconnecting with the 

park. 

‘‘Its previous support was vital 

to the restoration of the 

Tutaepatu Lagoon,’’ he says.

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Anzac tribute by budding artists 


Awide variety of techniquesand 

mediums were used by budding artists 

from fourlocalHurunuiSchoolsinan 

art competition portraying aspects of 

remembering and commemorating 

AnzacDay. 

Judges Kevin Roberts (Amberley 

RSA),and Pam Harvey(Amberley 

LionsClub) said studentshad put alot 

of thoughtand hard work into 

interpreting the theme, 

‘‘Understanding the meaningofAnzac 

Day’’. 

They saiditwas extremelydifficult 

to single out one winnerfromthe 

senior and junior classes, of each 

school in some cases,sothey had 

givenawholeclass award. 

The senior winneratthe Waipara 

School was Eden,with a 

3dimensionalmodeldepicting all 

aspects commemoratedinAnzac Day 

observances,whileAlice was the 

junior winner, with abox lid scene of 

apoppy wreath and awar memorial 

listing the names of localpeople who 

gave theirlives. 

From Broomfield the wholeMatai 

classwas the senior winnerfor a 

collaborative art work depicting a 

soldier representing the 28th Maori 

Battalion. 

The junior winners werethe Te 

Koukaclass for adisplay of poppies 

painted using two different painting 

techniques,onadiewash background 

imprintedwith thewords of several 

stanzas of The Ode to the Fallen. 

At Leithfield School two junior 

The winners ... Pupils from the Broomfield, Leithfield, Amberley and Waipara Schools at 

the prize giving. James Drewery (RSA president), and Pam Harvey, (Lions Club president) 

are at right rear. 

PHOTO: ROBYNBRISTOW 

classes tookpart in the competition. 

Trishy, with her neatly grouped 

poppies standing straight and tall, 

won in the new entrant class, while 

the Year3/4 winner was Lucas, with a 

structured painting of adark 

silhouetteofasoldier against a 

coloured background. 

Sylvia’s picture of awhite crossset 

in the context of agrassy poppy field 

and the sun rising from behind the 

hills, was the Amberley School’s 

seniorwinner, while the whole new 

entrant classatthe school was the 

juniorwinner. The new entrants had 

drawn red poppies withpencil. 

The overall winners acrossthe four 

schools were: 

Senior: Broomfield School’s Matai 

class. 

Junior: Amberley School’s new 

entrant class. 

The entries were displayedon 

AnzacDay during the dawn service. 

IN BRIEF 

Lostand found 

Thefollowing propertyhas been reported 

to thePoliceaslostinNorth Canterbury– 

have youseen it? 

ABlackiPhone in atransparentcase; a 

grey/silver SamsungS21 in clear case;a 

Skodacar key on keychain;ablackjacket 

in small pack andablack leather men’s 

wallet. 

The following propertyhasbeen found: A 

blue scooter MGP ona base (Rangiora); a 

Maroon Maxi Twin Hoist Battery (Found in 

Kaiapoi,now at Rangiora Station);and a 

black/pink/blue MADD Carve scooter 

(Rangiora). 

Correction 

TheNorth Canterbury News published a 

story on May 5around anewruralcrime 

smartphone application being trialled in 

the Waimakaririand Hurunui districts 

over the next twoyears. The story 

incorrectly referredtothe app as Rural 

Reporting.Thecorrectnameofthe app 

residents can downloadisRural Lookout. 

The error is regretted. 

Water meters 

Water meterreadinginthe Hurunui 

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Six Mayoral TaskforceForJobs youths 

will be lendingthe council ahelping hand 

with theannualchore.Theyarespending 

four to six weeks clearing metre boxes, 

reporting faultsand documentingwater 

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Nurse caught in Covid nightmare 

By ADAM BURNS 

The Ministry of Health believes it is not to 

blame for processing delays involving a 

Rangiora ICUnurse,who was stooddown 

for severalweeks unpaid after catching 

Covid19. 

CarlosMolina was leftinadesperate 

situation as he waitedeight weeks, with no 

income, for amedicalexemptiontobe 

authorised by the Ministry. 

The ICU nurseatChristchurch Hospital 

caughtCovid19 in earlyMarch, on the eve 

of the mandatory cutoff datefor receiving 

abooster. 

Just as he was set to returntowork, he 

was told he was being stooddown until an 

exemption had beenfinalised. 

Those who have been infected are 

unabletoreceiveavaccine for three 

monthsafter catching the virus. 

Under the Covid19 Public Health 

Response Order 2021,practicing nurses 

must be fully vaccinated, including 

receiving aboosterwithin 6monthsof 

havinghad their second jab. 

Despite being informedthe process 

would take aboutfivetosix working days, 

Mr Molina only returned to work last 

week. 

‘‘There was no meansofgetting 

feedback on your case, because yourfile 

doesn’t haveanumber.’’ 

‘‘Every week Iwas being toldIwas 

missing somethingonthe application...it 

was very inefficient.’’ 

In the interim, he was forced to dipinto 

savings which had beenset aside for a 

familytrip to visit his elderly mother in El 

Salvador. 

The situation also took atoll on his 

mentalhealth. 

‘‘I had alot of stressand sleepless 

nights,’’ he says. 

‘‘It was hard having to tell the mother of 

my kidsthat Icouldn’t have them this 

week because Ihad no moneytofeed 

Paper work delays ... Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey and ICU nurse Carlos Molina study 

paper work on aCovid19 snarl up Carlos found himself in. 

PHOTO: ADAM BURNS 

them.’’ 

As he continued to wait, he received 

support through Work and Income 

(WINZ). 

AMinistry spokesperson saysitdid not 

receiveamedical exemption application 

for Mr Molina until April 6. 

The exemption was granted on April 20. 

‘‘There was adelaybecausethe doctor 

hadn’t sighted the positive test result and 

the applicant needs to verify apositive 

result before granting atemporary 

medical exemption application.’’ 

The Ministry says thereare two options 

for obtaining athree month medical 

exemption, comprising of an individual 

application via their medical or nurse 

practitioner, or verified throughtheir 

employer as agroup application. 

‘‘DHBs continuetoencourage all staff 

eligible for abooster to receive their 

vaccinationand are makingitaseasy as 

possiblefor them to do so. 

The Ministry would not confirmhow 

many ICU nurses had been stood down 

awaiting amedical exemption. 

‘‘It’s importantthat medicalexemptions 

are made as easy as possible to get if 

health professionals have had Covid19.’’ 

WaimakaririMPMatt Doocey described 

the situation as ‘‘appalling’’and called for 

the Ministry to take someaccountability. 

‘‘In the middleofapandemic, wherewe 

desperately needtohang on to our 

specialist health professionals,Iwas 

appalled thiswas allowedtohappen. 

‘‘We all knowthe pressures on peopleat 

the moment. To not be able to provide for 

yourself and your familyishugely 

concerning.’’ 

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History of 

local women 


Asmallgroupofenthusiasts are 

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Acommittee from the Waipara 

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book ‘‘Our Apron Strings’, written 

by Doc Sidey, which recalledthe 

livesof170 women in the 

HawardenWaikari district who 

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The publication sold extremely 

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The committeeisnow 

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born from1920 up to 1940 and 

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Committeemember Geraldine 

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Aquestionnaire has been 

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Geraldinesays the committee 

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Your local professionals 

Helmore Stewart is continuing to grow 

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Stewart’s teamoflawyers. 

This year Helmore Stewart has 

welcomedTylerBurgessand Kurt 

Shipley, whichincreases the number 

of lawyersinthe firmtoeleven. 

Tylerhas joinedthe commercial 

team with Grant Edmundson and Mark 

Russell while Kurtstarts his careerin 

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Malin. 

Together with lawyers Aaron 

Milnes,Craig Knowles, Rob Andersen, 

Mia Hofsteede, Brydie McFall and 

Alivia Nevin, all areas of law are 

covered. 

TylerBurgess Lawyer 

Tylerisafifth generation Cantabrian 

and grew up in North Canterbury. 

Tylerattended Rangiora High School 

and then went on to study Lawand 

Historyatthe University of 

Canterbury. 

Following graduation, Tyler didsome 

overseas traveland then returned to 

New Zealand,beginning his careerin 

the legal profession at alaw firm in 

Nelson. 

Following anumber of yearsin 

Nelson, Tylerrecently returned home 

to North Canterbury and joined 

Helmore Stewart in January 2022. 

Tylerisfascinated by all aspects of 

commercial and propertylaw, and 

enjoys immenselyhelpingclients 

achieve all of their goalsand 

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Kurt Shipley Law Clerk 

Kurt was born in the United Kingdom 

and moved to Rangiora whenhewas 

eight. 

He attended Ashley Primary School 

and RangioraHigh School, before 

movingtoChristchurch to study Law, 

History andPolitical Science at the 

University of Canterbury. 

Havingnow finished his degree Kurt 

will be admitted to the bar towardsthe 

end of this year, and he is looking 

forward to getting agood grounding in 

abroadrange of areas. 

As Kurt is reallyinterested in social 

issuesand law reform thisfits in well 

with him starting his career in family 

law. 

With these two new appointments 

Helmore Stewarthas increasedits 

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As aselfconfessed ‘‘shoe nerd’’, it was 

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Scooting for Cancer Society ... Paul Dunn (left), Tony Kean and Caroline Whittaker with 

their scooters, Cedric, Doris and Mavis. 


Scooting for acause 

The North CanterburySport&Recreation 

Trust(NCSRT), will have astrong 

presence at the upcoming TransAlpine 

ScooterSafari ride from Christchurch to 

Hokitika raising money for the Cancer 

Society. 

ThreeTrust staffmemberswill join 250 

otherriders in braving the trip on their 

50cc scooters, with several otherstaff 

acting as their support crew along the way. 

NCSRTMarketing ManagerTony Kean 

lost his father, Mike,tocancer 20 years ago 

and takingpart in the Scooter Safari has 

been on his bucketlist for sometime as a 

way to raisemoney so others avoidthe 

same fate. 

‘‘There's ahistory of bowel disease and 

cancer in my family and my brothers and I 

are on apriority list for regular 

colonoscopies andearlydetection 

measures,but it is important everyone has 

access to screening and teststodetect all 

typesofcancer as earlyaspossible.’’ 

Tony purchased his scooter ‘‘Doris’’ asiswhereis 

several years ago,and got her 

up and running, but missedthe cut on the 

Scooter Safariand then the event was 

cancelledlast year, before successfully 

registeringthisyear. 

Workmates Caroline Whittaker (NCSRT 

Social Media &Events Manager) and Paul 

Dunn (MainPowerStadium Facility 

Manager) heard his plans and likedthe 

idea so much theydecided to join in too. 

Caroline alreadyhad anew scooter she 

had bought last summer, but it was such a 

spurofthemoment decision that Paul 

actually entered the Safari without having 

ascooter to ride. 

Luckily he was abletofind one in parts, 

which Tony helped him get up and 

running, and now the trio are just afew 

days away from takingonthe 250km 

challenge. 

‘‘We're all excited, but also alittle bit 

daunted, by the trip,’’ says Tony. 

‘‘We havea9hour window to get to 

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travellingatnomore than 50km/h, and 

with some big hill climbs in there,it's not 

guaranteed thatwe'llmake it by any 

means. 

‘‘I think the biggestride Ihave done on 

Doris is about 30km and to be fair she's 

held together by aloose collectionof 

randombolts,wire and blindfaith so it 

could be amiracle if Ieven get over 

Porters Pass. 

‘‘But at the end of the day it'sabout 

raising money for the CancerSociety and 

we'll all pushour scooters to Hokitika if we 

have to to achieve that goal.’’ 

The Scooter Safari is described as ‘‘one 

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gruelling tests of endurance on acity 

scooter’’, but is nothing in comparison to 

the challenges people faceintheir cancer 

journey. 

The Safariwill takeplace on May 21, and 

so far thisyear the event has raised over 

$185,000, but with atarget of $350,000 there 

is still alot of work to do. 

If you wouldlike to sponsor Tony, 

CarolineorPaul please go to www. 

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name under‘‘Find aFundraiser’’. 

Expectations exceeded 

By ADAM BURNS 

Local Democracy Reporter 

The Kaikoura District Council has 

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Howeverunbudgeted grants and 

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Asurplusofmore than $800,000was 

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March2022. 

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The reportwas presented at last 

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New homefor tennisclub 


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‘Moon over Lighthouse’ image wins photo competition 

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Wednesday,May 4 

Aburglary was reported to abuilding site 

on McCahon Drive, Rangiora. Building 

equipment was stolen. 

Anumber of housesunder construction 

had mains cables cut in Silverstream, 

Kaiapoi. 

AHusqvarnaweed eater and aRocky 

Mountain brand mountain bike was stolen 

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AChristchurch driverwas processedfor 

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AHonda 2.2 kva generator was stolen 

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ANissan Fuga was stolen fromClayton 

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ARangiora male was chargedwith 

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ASelwyn female was processed for 

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Atheft was reportedfrom aroadside 

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AChristchurch male was chargedwith 

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Friday, May 6 

Fuel was siphoned from avehicle parked 

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An Amberley residentfell victim to an 

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Avehicle was stolen from Brockelbank 

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the Pines Beach. ANissan Safari vehicle 

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Amountainbike was stolen in Garrymere 

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dog park in Southbrook. 

Saturday, May 7 

Aterracottaplant pot was stolen from a 

Kawari Drive residence in Pegasus. 

Amailbox was damaged in Carleton Road, 

Oxford. 

Plants from several pots were stolen from 

an address at Tutaipatu Avenue in Pegasus. 

Avehicle parked at the boat ramp near 

Askeaton Park, Kaiapoihad awindow 

smashed. Nothingwas stolen from the 

vehicle. 

Sunday, May 8 

An Oxford resident reportedseeinga 

drone flying near their property in Park 

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Two shedsatanaddress in McHughs 

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property includingamedieval helmet and 

gauntlets (gloves), and chainsaws were 

stolen. 

Anumber of council parks and buildings 

were tagged in Rangiora and Woodend. 

AMazda Atenzawas stolen from Smith 

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Parklands,Christchurch. 

An Isuzu Bighorn was stolen from an 

addressinPenfoldSquare, Leithfield. 

Monday, May 9 

Alarge quantity of heavy electricalcable 

was stolen from aconstruction site at Todds 

Road in Rangiora. 

Avehicle parkedatWindy Point car park 

in the Lewis Pass had awindow smashed 

and property stolen. 

Alarge number of plants were stolen 

from anursery in Leithfield. 

ASuzuki Jimneyvehicle was stolen from 

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Emissions taxing of agriculture 

OPINION 

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taxing of agriculture defies logic. 

Jamie is chairman of North 

Canterbury based Rural Advocacy 

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beef farming background, Jamie 

and his wife Linda run an 

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partnershipcalledHeWaka EkeNoa 

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The purpose of HWEN is unclear. 

If theaim was to reduceglobal 

emissions, then ablunt tax on the world’s 

most emission efficientfood producers 

would notsee the lightofday. 

The publicity also states thepurposeof 

HWEN was to come up with an emissions 

tax optionthat was better than the ETS. 

Seems it is nothing to do withbeing 

visionary,achieving environmental 

outcomes or effective,efficient policy–it 

ismainly about how to emission tax 

farmers in the nicest way possible. 

This wouldexplainthe sales pitch, 

which was to makefarmers so fearful of 

the dreaded ETS thatthey would choose 

an almostequally flawed option simply on 

the grounds of it being soldasless 

repugnant. 

To seal the HWEN emissions tax deal, 

some sweeteners havebeen thrownin. 

The first is that the two HWEN options 

allow farmingrepresentatives to be at the 

‘‘advisory board’’ table with the 

government. 

The problemwiththis ‘‘wemustalways 

be at the table’’ thinking is that farmersare 

alwaysonthe menu,and is why we now 

have so many unworkable regulations. 

The second sweetener is the promise of 

sequestration credits. 

However, these havebeen massively 

overstated. Read the fine print and most 

nativebush, riparian plantings and exotics 

will notqualify. 

Idon’t everrecallinmy25years of 

submission processes not knowing what a 

proposal was going to cost me. 

There is insufficient cost benefit, 

Spotlight on exotics 

More work needs to be done to address 

concerns over the increasing amount 

of exotic carbon forestry, Beef +Lamb 

New Zealand (BLNZ)says. 

In its submission to the 

Government’s consultation on 

proposalsthat aim to limit the 

increasingamount of plantings across 

New Zealand, particularlyon 

productivesheep and beef farmland, 

BLNZ worked closely with DairyNZ 

and Federated Farmerstoensure 

theirsubmissions wereclosely 

aligned. 

BLNZ chief executive Sam McIvor 

says the increasingrate of exotic 

carbon forestryplanting on productive 

farmland needs urgentaction, but it’s 

equally important that the right action 

is taken. 

‘‘We applaud the Governmentfor the 

intent behind this consultation to limit 

carbononlyfarming by limiting exotic 

forestry in the permanent category of 

the ETS. 

‘‘However we don’tthink this 

proposal will go far enough to stopthe 

deeply concerningnumber of farms 

beingsold intoforestry and to address 

the gutting of rural communities.’’ 

Mr McIvorsays the proposal is 

‘‘tinkering around the edges’’. 

‘‘We need to see afundamental 

decision about how we use trees in 

transitioning to alow emissions future. 

‘‘Ourposition remainsthat we need 

to see specific limits in the ETS on the 

amount of offsetting fossil fuelemitters 

can do –inline with what happens in 

othercountries internationally. 

‘‘We also havequestions about the 

specific design of the proposal to 

remove exotic trees from the 

permanent categoryrelatingtothe 

feasibility of implementing what’s 

proposed,and concerns about the lack 

of detail aroundcrucial aspects within 

the proposalsuch as an exemptions 

regime.’’ 

Jamie McFadden 

environmental and economic analysis, and 

we have no idea what the administration 

costtofarmerswill be. 

Throw in the DairyNZpredetermination 

issue, and if this was acouncil 

consultation process it would have been 

thrown out by the courts for multiple 

process failures. 

In summary, if the goal is environmental 

outcomes and reducing globalemissions, 

thenthere is no place for the current 

HWEN or ETS emissions tax options. 

Groundswellare seekingfarmer and 

public support for an alternative solution 

that takesapractical,integrated approach 

to addressing all environmental issues, 

including emissions. No morepoliciesin 

silos. 

We advocate for afocus on 

environmentaloutcomes and actions on 

thegroundtailored to each individual 

farm and catchment. More information is 

on our website. 

Sam McIvor, BLNZ chief executive. 

In the meantime, BLNZ is callingfor 

amoratorium on allowing exotic 

forests entry into the ETS underthe 

permanent forest category for at least 

two years. 

This allowstime to develop policy 

mechanismstoaddress the concerns, 

such as potential exemptionsora 

standardsregime for that category and 

limitsonforestry offsetting. 

Mr McIvor acknowledges a 

moratorium would impact the ability 

for more desirable integrated 

plantings to enter into thiscategory, 

such as poplar or willowplanting for 

erosion control. 

It alsoimpactsonsome landowners’ 

(especiallyiwi) desires to establish 

exoticplantings which then transition 

to native forest overtime. 

‘‘However we believe this 

moratorium would providetime to get 

the rulesright so we can best provide 

for theseactivities. 

‘‘To be clear, we can see arole for 

appropriatelymanagedpermanent 

exotics within farms, and we want to 

support this. 

‘‘Ourconcernisthe sale of whole 

farmsfor conversioninto permanent 

carbon farming.’’

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David Dysartrunsadairyfarm in 

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Parkerare grazing beefinSouth East 

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All three are very different farming 

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regions of rural NewZealandand yet, 

theyhave one thingincommon. They 

represent asnapshot of thegrowing 

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were recently harvested. 

Although thiscropwas not subjectto 

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completing registration. Harvesting of 

thefirst rotation presentedthe perfect 

time to consider further strategic 

options, to reduceriskbydiversification 

andincrease resilienceand 

sustainability. 

KenBlakemoreisrunning a 

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andhas donesofor the past 32 years. 

Hisattention is now turning to slowing 

down,giving the bodyarest,and retiring 

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This presents avery interesting aspect 

of eligibilityunderthe current ETS 

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Similarly, SoniHarris and herpartner 

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introduceeconomic diversificationto 

increase futuresecurityonthe 330ha 

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The property lends itselftoplantingofan 

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Life membership surprise for Chris 

By DAVID HILL 

Receiving alife membership 

was apleasant surprise for 

Chris Sundstrum last week. 

The former Federated 

Farmers North Canterbury 

president received a 

provincial life membership of 

the organisation at its annual 

meeting at Leeston on 

Wednesday, May 4. 

‘‘It was abit of asurprise. I 

didn’t have aclue. It catches 

you abit on the hop,’’ Mr 

Sundstrum says. 

‘‘It’s an organisation that we 

all need and it does alot for 

the country that most people 

don’t realise and unless you 

get involved you don’t find 

out.’’ 

Mr Sundstrum made his 

mark during 25 years in the 

mohair industry, while based 

on alifestyle block on South 

Eyre Road, near Oxford. 

While he has now retired 

into Christchurch, he 

continues to have an interest 

in the mohair industry in an 

advisory capacity and remains 

passionate about the wider 

rural sector. 

‘‘I’m very passionate about 

New Zealand people and my 

forte is that we all need each 

other. My passion is to try to 

get people to understand each 

other. 

‘‘Now that I’m stuck in town, 

I’m amongst adifferent crowd 

but Ifind that there’s afair bit 

of connection between rural 

and urban, but the only ones 

who speak up are the ‘antis’.’’ 

The son of adoctor, Mr 

Sundstrum was born and bred 

in Christchurch before 

studying at what was then 

Lincoln College. 

‘‘I grew up in town, but I 

always wanted to get into 

farming. It’s all I’ve ever 

wanted to do.’’ 

After university he spent a 

few years working in England, 

before returning to New 

Zealand where he worked 

mainly on farms before getting 

into the Mohair industry. 

While he just had asmall 

goat herd, mohair fleeces from 

all over the country went 

through his store. 

His mohair connections 

took him on several trips to 

South Africa, to the home of 

the breed around Port 

Elizabeth. 

‘‘The mohair fleece is very 

popular. The Japanese in 

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particular love their mohair 

suits because they last along 

time. They grow old, but they 

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Mr Sundstrum was 

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province from 2007 to 2010. 

‘‘It was avery rewarding 

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Vacancies for young farmers on Feds exec 

By DAVID HILL 

The Federated Farmers North 

Canterbury provincial executive is keen 

to hear from young farmers interested in 

having aseat at the board table. 

Following last Wednesday’s annual 

meeting, held at Leeston, president 

Caroline Amyes is keen to hear from 

anyone interesting in stepping into the 

meat and wool chairperson and arable 

chairperson roles. 

‘‘We encourage people to come along 

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opportunity to build some connections 

other than in your local community,’’ Ms 

Amyes says. 

‘‘We are doing some important work 

and it’s about making sure their voices 

are represented at the table. 

‘‘We are quite ayoung executive and 

we try to have some fun, so it’s acool 

place to be.’’ 

The dairy sector is well represented on 

the board, with new senior vicepresident 

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sharemilker, continuing in his role as 

dairy chairperson, while Cheviot 

sharemilker Rebecca Green is junior 

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‘‘My goal was to have an election when 

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months on the board. 

Members paid tribute to outgoing meat 

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farmer Daniel Maxwell, who stood down 

at the AGM after four years in the role. 

‘‘It’s sad to see him go, but he will stay 

on to support the next person, whoever 

that maybe. Hopefully we will find 

someone soon,’’ Ms Amyes says. 

Mr Maxwell is staying on the board in 

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executive. 

There is plenty of experience around 

the board table, with past presidents 

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There is plenty of optimism 

ahead of the region’s bull sales. 

If the recent calf sales are 

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be plenty of demand for bulls 

this year, Hazlett auctioneer 

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‘‘It’s early yet, but everyone 

has had apretty good run at the 

calf sales, so that usually 

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Record sheep and beef meat 

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weather conditions in North 

Canterbury have all added to 

farmer confidence. 

‘‘It will be interesting. In 

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‘‘Farmers are very optimistic 

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‘‘There has been an issue for 

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Canterbury last week, the first 

of several North Canterbury 

sales will be held on June 9. 

In the ring ... Sam and Vicki Holland hosted asuccessful sale with 

their Hemingford Charolais bulls last year. 

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North Canterbury bull walks 

will be held on Thursday, May 

26, allowing farmers the 

opportunity to get asneek 

preview of the bulls. 

‘‘It allows guys to go and have 

look at the bulls presale so they 

can mark them down, but alot 

just turn up on the day of the 

sale,’’ Mr Orchard says. 

‘‘Most of them will know what 

they’re looking for.’’ 

North Canterbury Bull 

Sales: 

May 26 North Canterbury 

bull walk. 

June 9Beechwood, Richon, 

Lees Valley, Woodburn 

Herefords 11am, Amberley. 

June 9Grassmere 

Herefords, Riverlands JAngus, 

Capethorne Herefords 2pm, 

Cheviot. 

June 16 Kaiwara Angus 

11am, Culverden. 

June 16 Hemingford 

Charolais 2pm, Culverden. 

June 16 Alfriston Hereford 

1pm, Culverden. 

June 17 Grampians Angus 

11am, Culverden. 

June 17 Red Oak Angus 

3pm, Waipara. 

June 21 Matariki Hereford, 

Woodbank Angus 1pm, 

Clarence. 

June 22 TeMania Angus 

12.30pm, Conway Flats. 

On farm sale ... Grassmere Herefords bulls went under the hammer 

near Cheviot last year. 

Fine specimen ... AHereford bull which went under the hammer 

during last year’s Grassmere Herefords, Riverlands JAngus and 

Capethorne Herefords combined sale. 

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RURAL LIFE 


29 

Club prepares for national show 

By DAVID HILL 

TheNorth Canterbury Poultry andPigeon 

Club hasone eyeonnext year’snational 

poultry show,asitprepares forits annual 

show laterthis month. 

Thenationalpoultry showwillbeheld at 

theRangiora Showgroundsduring 

Queen’s Birthday Weekendnextyearand 

theclub is keentopromote theevent. 

Theclub will be holdingstallsatthe 

RangioraWelcome Market, held at the 

showgrounds,thiseveningand next 

Thursday, May19, as looks to raiseits 

profileand some much neededfunds 

aheadofthe nationalshow, assistant 

secretary Sarah Wyllie says. 

‘‘It willbeachancetointroducethe 

public to chickens,answerquestions, 

providecontactstobuy poultry andview 

some birds and to sellitems to raise some 

fundsfor the national show,’’she says. 

Theannual NorthCanterbury Winter 

Show will be heldonFriday and Saturday, 

May27to28, at theRangiora Showgrounds 

andisachance to test the new systems 

aheadofthe nationalshow. 

Theclub hasadopted the onlineentry 

system, showday.onlineasalooksto 

streamline theentryprocess. 

Craft classes wereintroduced lastyear 

to encouragemoretoenterand proved to 

be asuccess, Ms Wyllie says. 

ThePeppertreePreschool wonbest 

display lastyearafter makingamuralof 

Fly away ... Peppertree Preschool's winning craft entry from last year's North Canterbury 

Winter Show. 


giantwingsmadeout of feathersand 

takingphotosofthe childrenwith the 

wings. 

‘‘Theidea was forchildrentostandin 

front of it so it looked like theyhad wings,’’ 

shesays. 

‘‘It was amazing,theyput so much 

thought intoit.’’ 

Abrand newtrophy is up forgrabsfor 

thecraftclasses, donatedbythe club’s 

engraver Heather McCormick. 

Exhibitorsare expected to travelfrom 

as far afieldasBlenheim, Nelson, 

Ashburton andthe West Coast. 

New winter grazing rules 

Changes to winter grazingrules aregood 

newsfor farmers, say primary sector 

groups. 

DairyNZand Beef +Lamb New 

Zealandhave both welcomed the changes 

announcedbythe government last week. 

Theamendments willrequire grazed 

annual forage croppaddockstoberesownassoon 

as conditionsallow, instead 

of by aset date. 

Specific requirementsaround the 

depth of pugging have been removed and 

replaced with aduty for farmerstotake 

practicable stepstominimisethe effects 

of pugging on freshwater. 

Anew condition hasbeenadded where 

critical source areas in wintercrop 

paddocks will need to be identified and 

not cultivatedorgrazed. 

The regulations have been changed in 

relation to slopefrom ameanslope of 10 

degrees to amaximum slope of 10 

degrees. 

The changestakeeffectfrom November 

1, in time for preparations fornext year’s 

winter grazing. 

It meansfarmers can proceed withthis 

winter’s forage crop grazing as planned. 

DairyNZgeneral managerfor 

sustainable dairy, Dr David Burger, says 

the changes address farmer concerns that 

the ruleswere impractical,unclear and 

wouldn’t improve environmental or 

animal welfare outcomes. 

‘‘Farmersand thecommunity both want 

to see improvements in wintergrazing 

practices and farmersare committed to 

delivering that on farms. 

‘‘We’re pleased the Government has 

listened to feedback andamended the 

new rules so they're practical and 

informed by goodscience, so will actually 

deliver betteroutcomes.’’ 

BLNZ chief executive Sam McIvor says 

an initial review of the amended rules 

shows there is good newsfor farmers, but 

he is disappointedsome of the changes 

sought were not implemented. 

‘‘Weengaged closely with the 

Government throughoutthis process and 

are pleased to see thatmuch of our 

feedback has been incorporated into the 

final legislation, particularlyaround 

pugging, resowing dates and critical 

source areas.’’ 

Greenpeace says the Government has 

‘‘caved in’’tointensive dairy and has 

missed an opportunity to improve 

environmental management and animal 

welfare. 

This year’sfeature competition is 

‘‘AmericanBreeds’’, withextra prizesup 

forgrabsfor New Hampshire Red, 

Plymouth Rock, Wyandotte and Rhode 

Island Red poultry and bantam classes. 

The NorthCanterbury Poultry and 

PigeonClub’s 123rd annual show will be 

held at the RangioraShowgrounds on 

Fridayand Saturday, May 27 to 28.Bird 

classentriesclose Sunday (May 15).Afull 

schedulecan be downloadedatshowday. 

onlineorthe North Canterbury Poultry 

andPigeon Clubpage on Facebook. Craft 

classentriesclose Monday,May 23. 

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Junior hockey season starts in Rangiora 

HOCKEY 

Thewinterseason of juniorhockey 

kickedoff lastweekend withgames 

playedatMainPower Hockey Turf and 

DudleyParkMultiSport Turfon 

Saturday morning. 

This year theRangioraHockey Clubis 

fielding 14 junior teamsacrossthe Mini 

Sticks (Years 3/4),Kiwi Sticks (Years5/6) 

andKwik Sticks (Years7/8) competitions. 

Platinum hockey also started last 

weekend forYear 9+ players with a 

roundoffriendlyprecompetitiongames. 

RangioraHockeyClubagainhas two 

boys and twogirls teamsinthesegrades. 

Inthe senior gradesCovidstruck a 

number of players in theRangioraCBK 

Division 1women's team,causing their 

game against University Hunstobe 

deferred. 

TheDivision2Men's Gold teamhad a 

comfortable winagainst ayoungMarist 

side, whilethe RangioraHurunuiHares 

hadtheirclosestgameofthe seasonbut 

prevailed overCarlton Redcliffsto 

maintain their unbeaten record forthe 

season so far. 

RangioraOddfellows gotitsfirst points 

of theseason in Div3Men's gradewith a 

draw againstAvon. 

Rangiora'sMighty MidWeek Men had 

fewanswers to avery slick HSOB/ 

BurnsideteaminMWO Division 1 

competition. 

Meanwhile RangioraKorimako 

(Division3women)and theRangiora 

Allsorts (MWOmen Division2)alsolost. 

Results: 

Championship women: Rangiora 

Korimako2lost to Carlton RedcliffsRed 

4. 

MWOWomen's Division 1: Rangiora 

HurunuiHares4beat Carlton Redcliffs 

White 3. 

SSLPremiershipmen:Rangiora Gold 5 

beat Marist 1. 

SSLChampionship men: Rangiora 

Oddfellows3drewwithAvon Blue3. 

MWOmenDivision 1: Rangiora Mighty 

Midweek Men 2lost to HSOB/Burnside8. 

MWOmenDivision 2: Rangiora Allsorts 2 

lost to AvonGold 4. 

Junior Grades: 

(Canterburyisnot posting anyscore 

results for these grades) 

Kwik Sticks Boys:Rangiora Rampage 

playedMedbury Blue;RangioraRogues 

played MedburyGrey. 

Kwik Sticks Girls: Rangiora Rainbows 

playedRangiora Raiders, RangioraRoad 

Runners played RangioraRubys played. 

Kiwi Sticks Boys:RangioraRangers 

playedMedbury Red, Rangiora Raptors 

Taking control ... Arlette Newman of Rangiora Rebels stretches to bring the ball under 

control in aKiwi Sticks encounter with Harewood Gators. 

PHOTO: TONYKEAN 

played Harewood Heroes. 

Kiwi SticksGirls: RangioraRabbits 

played HSOB/BurnsideOpals,Rangiora 

Rebels playedHarewoodGators, 

RangioraRhinosplayed StAC White. 

MiniSticksBoys: Rangiora Roadsters 

played StAC.MiniSticks 

Girls: Rangiora Rockets playedStAC, 

Rangiora Rockstarsplayed Harewood 

Allstars. 

National tournament 

BASKETBALL 

The rapidlygrowing North Canterbury 

Basketball Association is gearing up to 

host its firstever national tournament 

next month at Rangiora’s topclass new 

stadium. 

The Aon Under 19 Nationals will 

bring together New Zealand's top junior 

basketball talent to represent their 

region and play for the men's and 

women's championship titles. North 

Canterbury Basketball Association 

(women's) is excited to be hosting 22 

teams from acrossthe countryduring 

the tournament at MainPower Stadium 

over QueensBirthday Weekend,June 4 

to 7, in acollaboration with Active 

Refrigeration and Visit Waimakariri. 

The $28 million MainPower Stadium 

opened in August and last month helda 

successful South Island Primary 

Tournament which had basketball 

teams invited from across the Mainland. 

Matt Cunninghame, North Canterbury 

Basketball's community operationscoordinator,said 

the impressivestadiums 

four fullsized courts with courtside 

seating gets spectators up close and 

personal with the play. 

Members of the public are welcometo 

come along to the U19 Nationals and 

watch the best teenage basketballtalent 

in the country battle it out. 

‘‘Expect high energy,lots of hops and 

some attitude on the court it's going to be 

crazy good,’’ Cunninghame said. 

The programme will be released later 

this month once all team rosters and the 

draw have been completed.Entry is free 

to MainPower Stadium on Coldstream 

Road, Rangiora, and the onsite cafe will 

be open. 

‘‘We can't wait to see and hear you 

cheer ateam of your choice,’’ 

Cunninghame said. Basketball in North 

Canterbury has boomed in recent years. 

Last month NCBA had arecord five 

teams qualify for Basketball New 

Zealand national championships — 

under 15 boys and girls, under 17 boys 

and girls, and under 19 women. 

SPORT RESULTS 

Rangiora Bridge Club 

Cherry Pairs: North/South:Nita 

Sheasby/Andrea Dempsey1,Heather 

Waldron/Sarah Waldron 2, SueMcIlroy/ 

Fern McRae 3. East/West: Joyce Gray/ 

Gaynor Hurford 1, Veronica Hall/ 

Noreen Thompson 2, Margaret 

Pickering/JanicePickering 3. 

Rata Pairs:N/S: Andrew Findlay/Dave 

Tocker 1, Irene Carson/Adrienne Paine 

2,Dawn Simpson/Sue McIlroy3.E/W: 

Gaynor Hurford/Shirley Symns 1, 

Colleen Adam/Moody Shokry 2, David 

Rainey/David McRae 3. 

Junior Night:Denis/Milne Michael 

D’Olviera, Fons Sanders/Ellis Sanders 

equal 1, Trish Warnes/Diane Graham, 

Murray Davis/Sharyn Davis equal 3. 

Premier Pairs: N/S: Sarah Waldron/ 

Shirley Symns 1, Dave Tocker/Sue 

Mcilroy 2, Barry Smart LyndaCameron 

3. E/W: GaynorHurford/Dawn Simpson 

1, Craig Shannahan/David McRae 2, 

Jenny Hassall/Robin Hassall 3. 

AmberleyGolf Club 

May 7: RHornblow 69, AGenet 70, N 

Granger71, SHartley 72, KNaish 72, G 

Smith 72, RWilshire 72. 

Ladies: JYates 71, JMorgan 73, SPratt 

75, BPettigrew75. 

Excel Design Longest Putt: RHornblow. 

RangioraGolf Club 

Stableford Tournament:Men: John 

Evans 21,Peter Van Hout 20, c/b Dennis 

Brook 20c/b, RalphSinclair 20,Richard 

Luisetti 19 c/b,Stephen Bell c/b, 

Howard Thomas 19, David Klopper 18 

c/b. 

WomenDiv 1: LindaO'Rawe18 c/b, Pat 

Barwick 18 c/b, Sarah Rutherford 18 c/b, 

Jan Johnstone 18 ,Claire Ballantyne 17, 

Sharon Gibb 16 c/b, Dale Maisey 16. 

Women Div 2: Carol VanHout 22,Diane 

Sinclair21,Jenny Bartley19c/b, Janet 

Maguire19,Angela Williams 18 c/b, 

Jeanette Ward 18,Jill Taylor. 

Women Div 3: Diane Gebbie 21,Wendy 

Hollyer 20, Margaret McPherson 19, 

Nann Berry 18 c/b, Anne Smith 18 c/b, 

Eleanor Lightfoot c/b,Jan Moffatt. 

Twos: BatBarwick, AngelaWilliams. 

WaimakaririGorgeWomen’s Club 

Captain vs Secretary Match Play :18 

Holes: LSteele (Captains team) beat K 

Bush(Secretaryteam); JBlatch beat M 

Robertson;LScott lost to KBattersby; 

MTeAwa losttoMehrtens; KRedwood 

lost to SKing; SFarrar beat H 

Chamberlain; NWeavers beatNViney; 

IBeets beat BThompson; SMardon 

beatRPilbrow;LAnderson losttoL 

Patton. 

Nine holes: CMcDonald lost JSmith; J 

Stewart lost to RBenny. 

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31 

Ashley right on song at Loburn 

RUGBY 

By PETER WILLIAMS 

Two of the lowerranked North 

Canterbury sides,Ashley and Ohoka, 

both registered their first wins in the 

fourth round of the combined Luisetti 

Seeds rugby competition, while 

GlenmarkCheviot and Saracens 

maintained their momentum with good 

wins. 

Kaiapoi, though,lost its unbeaten 

record, succumbing to Celtic in adour 

affair. 

AshleyvOxford 

Ashley had piled on 32 unanswered 

points, and already claimed their bonus 

point beforeOxford scored aconverted 

trybyarguably theirhardestworker, 

Liam Stevenson, just before half time. It 

was an impressive display by an onsong 

Ashley outfitwhich had promisedto 

deliver aperformance like this for some 

time. 

It was more of the same in the second 

half –Ashley finished with nine tries to 

its credit and it was not until the last10 

minutes, withthe game welland truly in 

the bag thatthe Ashley performance 

started to get alittle ragged, andOxford 

rallied to score two consolation tries 

which gave the scoreline amodicum of 

respectability. 

All the kudos must go to Ashley. Its 

forward pack, withMatt Kippenberger, 

Louis James, MattKing and Nic Sim all 

turning on topshelf performances, 

dominated allphases of the possession 

battle and at times completely 

annihilated Oxford at scrumtime, 

winning astring of tightheads. 

Halfback Tyler Power no doubt 

appreciated getting so much quality 

ball,but it was his speedy and accurate 

delivery of that possession that really set 

alight atalented backline. AllofAshley’s 

backs had excellent games, keeping the 

errors to aminimum. The shining star 

was centre AnthonyTavendale who had 

ahand in manyofAshley’s triesand 

scored ahattrick. He sliced the Oxford 

defence to shreds, seemingly at will. 

With pointsin this matchdoubling for 

both the Luisetti Seeds Combined and 

the North Canterbury only competitions, 

the five points Ashleydeservedly 

secured puts it in astrong position in the 

North Canterbury competition, but its 

probably left its run too late to nail down 

aspot in the combined quarter finalson 

June 4. 

Ashley 56 (Anthony Tavendale (3), Louis 

James (2), Luke Gold, Jack Marshall, 

Korbyn Gray, Ben Wicksteed, tries; 

Marshall, one penalty, two conversions, 

Korbyn Gray two conversions) beat 

Oxford 19 (Liam Stevenson, Jireh 

Vunibaka, Sam Freeman tries, Matt 

Roberts 2conversions). 

OhokavRakaia 

The match at Mandevilledid not reach 

any great heights,with both teams 

making alot of mistakes. Ohoka would 

have been pleasedtonotch up its first 

win of the season, however. This time it 

didn’t surrender its halftime lead as it 

has done more than once this season. 

Ohoka could thank its loose forward 

trio of Tom Taylor, Sam Powell and, in 

particular, Ben Gold for laying the 

platform for the team’s success. 

Gold was everywhere, making vital 

tackles, securing turnover ball and 

cover defending tigerishly all day. At 

fiveeighth Paddy McCallum directed 

play with aplomb, and chose the right 

time to feed his centres, Scott Allin and 

Blain O’Loughlin. 

Their probing runs concerned 

Rakaia’s defenders as did George 

Wiggins, playing hiss 100th gamefor the 

Leading from the front ... Ashley’s captain, Louis James, on his way to scoring one of his 

two tries. 

PHOTO:LISA SIM 

club on the wing, celebrating withagood 

try. 

Ohoka 35 (George Wiggins, Tom 

Taylor, George Wedlake, Tom Wedlake, 

tries ScottAllin 3penalties and three 

conversions) beat Rakaia 18. 

Saracens vHornby 

While Saracens was first on the board 

with an early try to Alex Kennedy, 

Hornby hit backstrongly putting 

Saracens under pressure by usingits big 

forwards to find holes around the rucks. 

Hornby managed to hit the front with a 

coupleoftries beforeSaracens regrouped 

and settled into its work, eventually getting 

some quality ball for the backs who found 

space and scoredsome good tries. 

Fullback, Harry Murray bagged four of 

them, aperformance which netted him the 

club’s Player of the Day award.Halfback 

Oscar Burney was another to impress. 

In the forwards, club stalwart, Willy 

Kerr turned inhis usual wholehearted 

effort playing his 150th game for this team. 

Saracens appeartobethe form side of the 

competitionpiling on amammoth265 

pointsinfour matches whileconceding 

only 41. 

Its last three opponents however, have 

been the three bottom teamsinthe 

section. 

It now needstobeat the other unbeaten 

side Springston, in an away game next 

Saturday, to set itself up for the playoffs. 

Saracens 62 (Harry Murray(4), Alex 

Kennedy, Oscar Burney, Matt Freeman, 

Ricky Allin, SladeDay triesAllin 7 

conversions,1 penalty) beat Hornby10. 

Rolleston vGlenmark 

Cheviot 

Although Rolleston opened the scoring in 

just the fourth minute, that proved to be its 

only points of the match. Glenmark 

Cheviot proceededto run in 11 tries in the 

processof amassing 71 unanswered 

points. 

Caleb Beck had aparticularlystrong 

game at first five, scoring acouple of tries 

and havingahandyday with the boot also. 

Angus Gibb carried hard all day while as 

always, Jacob Vincent had astrong game 

in the loose. 

Rolleston 7lost to GlenmarkCheviot 71 

(Jordan Gray, Caleb Beck (2),Jacob 

Vincent, BlairNorton (2), AngusGibb, 

Corrigan Harnett (2) Max Murray, Matt 

Holmes tries; Beck 8conversions). 

WaihoravHurunui 

In amatch played at Tai Tapu on Thursday 

night it was immediately apparentthat the 

local Waihora sidewas determined to 

avengethe previous week’s heavy defeat 

to GlenmarkCheviot. It scored two tries in 

the first 10 minutes –but it was the only 

tries scoredall match. 

This 140 lead was never seriously 

threatened, althoughHurunui had the 

best of the territorial battle for the rest of 

the first halfenabling Digby Heard to 

narrow the margin with two penaltygoals. 

The second half was all about defence 

with Waihora’s line speedand tackle 

accuracy snuffing out Hurunui’s attempts 

to close the gap. 

Hurunui playedmuch of the rest of the 

game deep in its own half, but its defensive 

patternsstood up to the test restricting 

Waihora to just two furtherpenalty goals. 

Nordy Anderson and Will Jamieson 

were standouts in the tight for Hurunui, 

while young halfback Luke Hume, in his 

debutmatch, directed play efficiently. 

Waihora 20beat Hurunui 6(Digby Heard 

2penalties). 

Woodend vSouthbridge 

The unbeaten Southbridgeside was 

always in control. 

It had already scored threetries before 

centre, Ethan Hobbs got Woodend on the 

board midwaythrough the first spell. By 

half time Southbridge had stretched the 

lead to 295. 

While Southbridge ran in four further 

secondhalf tries, makingitnine in total, 

Woodend kept its best to last with hooker 

Aaron Karauria, who had astrong game, 

and Jayden Stokeseach dotting downin 

the last quarter to close the margin up a 

little. 

Woodend17(EthanHobbs, Aaron 

Karauria, Jayden Stokes tries, Aidan 

Wakefield 1conversion) lostto 

Southbridge55. 

Kaiapoi vCeltic 

Previously unbeaten, Kaiapoi’s stocks took 

amajor hammeringwhen it lost ahome 

match to Celtic, 1510. It led 75 at halftime, 

courtesy of apenalty try on the hooter from 

an attempted pushover try, but couldonly 

add asole penalty goal in the second half. 

It was alethargic performance by 

Kaiapoi. The turning point cameinthe 

61st minute when aKaiapoi kick into 

Celtic’s territory was gathered and put to 

the toe. Celtic’s speedy wingerRaitubi 

Vasarakuta won the race to the ball to 

score adjacenttothe posts. Codey Grimes, 

playing out of position at first fiveeighth 

handledthe emergency assignment 

capably as did Zane Carey, usuallya 

flanker,who put up his hand to play at 

lock. 

Kaiapoi 10 (apenaltytry, TaineJacobs 

Lawson apenalty) lost to Celtic 15. 

Section 2ofthe compeittion is 

congested. There are no unbeatenteams 

and only two points separatethe top five 

teams on the points table. Kaiapoi is now 

staring at the dauntingtask of beating 

three of the othertop 4teams over the next 

three weeks, starting withamouthwateringclash 

against GlenmarkCheviot 

side on Kaiapoi’s Club day on Saturday. 

NORTH CANTERBURYRUGBY 

SUB UNION-14 th May 2022 

Luisetti SeedsCombinedDiv 1Pool A 

Woodend vsAshley, Gladstone Park, 2:45 pm. Methven vs 

Oxford, MethvenDomain,2:45 pm. 

Luisetti SeedsCombinedDiv 1Pool B 

Kaiapoi vs, Glenmark-Cheviot, Kaiapoi Oval, 2.45pm. Hurunui 

Bye. 

Luisetti SeedsCombined Div 1Pool C 

Hornby vsOhoka, Hornby, 2:45:pm. Springston vs Saracens, 

Springston, 2.45pm. 

Division 2-Ellesmere&North Canterbury 

13/05/2022 Hurunui VSaracens, 07:30 PM, Cul1. 

14/05/2022 WoodendVAshley,01:00 PM, Wood1.Kaiapoi 

GOLDS VGlenmark Cheviot, 01:00 PM, Kai 1.Kaikoura V 

Oxford, 02:00PM, Kaik1.AmberleyVOhoka, 02:30PM, Amb 

1. 

Combined ColtsA 

West Melton V Ashley, 01:00 PM, Wmelt 1. Kaiapoi V 

Prebbleton, 01:00 PM, Kai 2. Glenmark Cheviot BYE. 

Womens 

Kaiapoi VCeltic, 01:00 PM, KaiOv. 

1st XV RoundRobin 

RHS 1stXVVSelwyn Combined 1stXV, 02:45 PM, RHS1. 

U18 Combined 

RHS 2nd XV VBDI Combined, 01:00 PM, RHS 2. Kaiapoi 

GOLDVHurunui, 01:30 PM,Wylie. 

U16 Combined 

KHS VMCRU: Plains, 12:00 PM, Wylie. Hurunui VOxford, 

01:00 PM, Unallocated. RHSVLeeston Combined, 01:00 PM, 

RHS 1 

Under 13 

Hurunui VSaracens, 11:30 AM, Cul 2. Ashley VAmberley, 

11:45 AM,LobLr1.Kaiapoi GOLD VOxford, 11:45 AM,KaiOv. 

Under 12 

Hurunui VSaracens,12:00 PM, Cul 1. Ohoka Black VAshley, 

12:00 PM, Mand2.Ohoka RedVWoodend,12:00PM, Mand 

3. KaikouraVOxford, 12:15PM, Kaik1. GlenmarkCheviot BYE. 

Under 11 

Kaiapoi GOLD VAshley, 10:00 AM, Kai3.HurunuiVSaracens 

Blue, 10:25 AM, Cul 1. Ohoka Red VWoodend, 10:30 AM, 

Mand 3.Saracens Red VOhoka Black, 10:30 AM, Sbk4. 

Kaiapoi BLUE VOxford, 11:00 AM,Kai 3. Amberley BYE. 

Under 10 

KaiapoiGOLDVKaikoura,12:05PM, Kai 3. HurunuiVAshley 

Blue, 12:10 PM, Cul 1a. Oxford VAmberley Blue, 12:10 PM, 

Ox 2a. Ohoka Black VAmberley Black, 12:10 PM, Mand 3b. 

Ohoka RedVWoodend,12:10PM, Mand 3a. 

Under 9 

Ashley Green VOxford, 10:00 AM, LobLr1a. Kaiapoi GOLD 

VAshley Blue, 10:00 AM, Kai 1a. Hurunui VSaracens Blue, 

10:00 AM, Cul 2a. Ohoka Red V Woodend, 10:00 AM, 

Mandj5b. Saracens Red VOhoka Black, 10:00 AM, SBJnr7. 

Glenmark Cheviot BYE 

Under 8 

Kaikoura Blue VGlenmark Cheviot blue, 11:05 AM, Kaik1b. 

Kaikoura Red VGlenmark Cheviot Black, 11:05 AM, Kaik1a. 

KaiapoiGOLD VAshley Blue, 11:05 AM, Kai 2c. Ashley Green 

VOxford, 11:05 AM,LobLr3a.HurunuiVSaracens Blue,11:05 

AM,Cul3a.Ohoka RedVWoodend Black, 11:05 AM, Mandj6a. 

Saracens Red VOhoka Black, 11:05 AM, SBJnr6a. Amberley 

BYE. 

Under 7 

SaracensRed VOhokaBlack,10:50AM, Sbk1a. Kaiapoi BLUE 

VOxford Red, 10:50AM, Kai 2a. Kaiapoi GOLD VAshley Blue, 

10:50 AM, Kai 2b. Ashley Green VOxfordBlack,10:50 AM,Lob 

4a.HurunuiBlackVSaracens Blue, 10:50AM, Cul4c. Hurunui 

VAmberley,10:50 AM,Cul4a.Ohoka Green VWoodend Black, 

10:50 AM, Mandj4a. Ohoka RedVWoodend Green,10:50 AM, 

Mandj5a. Glenmark CheviotBYE. 

Under 6 

Kaiapoi BLUE VWoodend White, 10:00 AM, Kai 2b. Kaiapoi 

GOLD VAshley Blue, 10:00 AM, Kai 2a. Hurunui Black V 

Saracens Blue, 10:00 AM, Cul3a. Ashley Gold VGlenmark 

Cheviot Blue,10:00AM, Lob 4a. Ashley GreenVOxford, 10:00 

AM, Lob 4b. Glenmark Cheviot Black VAmberley, 10:00 AM, 

Chev2a. Ohoka Green VWoodendBlack, 10:00AM, Mandj4a. 

Ashley White VGlenmark Cheviot Gold, 10:00 AM, Lob 5a. 

Ohoka RedVWoodend Green,10:00AM, Mandj5a. Saracens 

RedVOhoka Black,10:00 AM,SBJnr6a. 

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PROPERTY 

Change of Circumstances Dictate Sale... 

74 Loburn Kowai Road, Loburn 

What is on offer to the next lucky owner is atwo storey impressive home, with living, bedrooms and bathrooms on 

both levels. Sited on 4ha of land with asmall forest,mature setting, great five bay shed, the home is powered by solar 

panels, and avarietyofheating options. 

Spectacular views add to the charm ofthis fabulous lifestyle opportunity, the home has aflexible floor plan that lends 

itself to avariety ofoptions, with four bedrooms each having their own access to abathroom, this home is ideal for 

extended families or B&B accommodation. 

The home enjoys an amazing view of Mt Grey and the established mature trees provide excellent shelter. The small 

forest on site will provide wood for the Rayburnstove for years to come, coupled with the top of the line double glazing 

that can create its own heat the home is veryefficient to run. 

Rangiora township is the service centre for this home and is an easy enjoyable drive along the country roads for all 

your daily needs. 

Viewing times are flexible either through the scheduled open homes or phone for aprivate viewing. 

Deadline Sale 

Thursday 26 May 4.00 pm 

(unless sold prior) 

4 4 2 1 2 

Phone for viewing times 

Gemma & 

Sue Roberts 

027 440 1282 

03 323 6045 

Email: sue.gemma@harcourts.co.nz 

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It's all about the location! 

Inside, this tidy home boasts three bedrooms, study, agood-sized bathroom,open plankitchen/dining/living area with high 

ceilings and the added advantage ofasun-soaked conservatory looking overthe garden. Thelarge, separate laundry room 

has an abundance of storageand aseparatetoilet. The heat pump with HRV systemand logburnercontribute to thewarm 

and inviting ambience, as well as astate-of-the-art Solar ZeroEnergy system. The neutral decorensures any style of 

furnishings willlook right at home.Brandnew carpet throughout isanotherhighlight, alongwith thewell thoughtout 

wheelchair access. Occupying aprime corner site, the 789m2section is fully fenced and plays hosttoadouble garagewitha 

workshop area and mezzanine floor, plus plenty of additionaloff-street parking aswell!Stepoutside into the lush garden with 

awraparound decking area idealfor entertaining and vegetable gardens to keep you busy. You'll love all theconveniences 

that comewiththis greatlocation. The localRangiora primaryschoolisonly ashortwalk away, withthe township shops, 

Dudleypool, parks, medicalservices, and cinema are all within easy reachtoo. 

3 1 1 2 

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 18th May,2022 at 12.00pm, 

(unless sold prior) 

View Sun 15 May 11.00 -12.00pm 

Web pb.co.nz/RU100088 

Victoria McKenzie-Browne 

M 021 413 883 E victoriam@pb.co.nz 

Loburn 1363 Loburn WhiterockRoad 

Forestry investment 

•16.33% shareof65.2 ha forestry block 

•November 2021 valuation available 

•Plantingsfrom1995 to 2003 

•RadiataPine andMacrocarpa 

•Cutting rights only 

•PlusGST (if any) 

•Deadline sale 1st June 2022 @2pm 

For Lease Buyers $188,000+ 

View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/RC102228 

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E hamisha@pb.co.nz 

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Public Notices 

NEWS &CLASSIFIED 


Situations Vacant 

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The Loburn School MidWinter Quiz 

The Loburn School MidWinter 

Quizmas returns on Friday, June 17, 

6.30pm at the Rangiora Showgrounds 

Events Centre. Tickets are $120 per 

team (maximum 6people). The price 

includes adrink and light supper. 

Purchase from the Loburn School 

Office or online at bit.ly/loburnquiz. 

Raffles, auctions, spot prizes and bestdressed 

Christmas team prize! All 

proceeds go towards additional 

Teacher Aide hours to support the 

children of Loburn School Te Kura 

Aromauka. This is an 18+ event. Email 

loburnschoolpta@gmail.com for more 

information. 

The Crafty Place 

The Crafty Place has moved to 27 

Beach Road, Kaikoura, behind Advert 

Media, next to the Op Shop. It is open 

10am to 2pm Mondays and Thursdays. 

Bring along your knitting, crochet, 

embroidery, card making, 

scrapbooking, or other crafts and join 

the group. Maybe you would like to 

learn acraft. Everyone is welcome, to 

stay as long, or as short as you like. Tea 

and coffee is provided .There is off 

street parking at the rear of the 

building, and easy access to the back 

door. 

Contact: Marz 0202779288. 

Ukraine Blue and Yellow Ribbon 

Appeal 

The Ukraine’s New Zealand 

Honourary Consul, Oleksandr (Alex) 

Kirichuk, will be visiting North 

Canterbury on aspeaking tour next 

week, Wednesday to Friday, May 18 to 

20. He will speak at the Rangiora 

Baptist Church hall from 7.30pm on 

Wednesday. 

On Thursday he will speak at the 

Cashmere Club in Christchurch at 2pm 

and at St Bede’s College at 7.30pm. On 

Friday he will speak at the Kaiapoi 

Club at 2pm and 7.30pm. Waimakariri 

Mayor Dan Gordon will host Alex at the 

Rangiora and Kaiapoi meetings. All 

welcome. Entry is by gold coin 

donation, with raffles available. 

Donations can be made to: Stand 

With Ukraine Westpac 

#0301620154408000. Reference: 

Ukraine. 

Saffron Swirls and Cardamom Dust, by Ashia Ishmail 

Singer 

Ashia’s recipes are impossible to resist and guaranteed 

to impress. Dishing up sweet treats that zing with 

cardamon and permeate the air with orange blossom, this 

divine cookbook is guaranteed to take your baking to that 

next level with the greatest of ease. 

The Churchill Girls, by Rachel 

Trethewey 

Bright, attractive and wellconnected, 

in any other family, the 

Churchill sisters –Diana, Sarah, 

Marigold and Mary –would have 

shone. But they were not in any 

other family, they were Churchills 

and neither they nor anyone else 

could ever forget it. 

Faking It, by Kyle Mewburn 

Candid, funny and emotionally 

powerful, this is the writer’s true 

story of growing up transgender. 

These titles are available in 

both Waimakariri and Hurunui libraries. 

Find out more about recent additions to the library 

collection by going to the library catalogue at 

waimakariri.kotui.org.nz or hurunui.kotui.org.nz or 

contact your local library. 

Cheviot arts &craft market 


Anew fortnightly arts andcraftsmarket, 

starts on Saturday,May 21, at theCheviot 

KnoxCommunity Centre. 

The VillageHall Marketisbeing 

organised by Janine Sundberg,who will 

haveher ownstall sellingcollectables at 

the market. 

The marketwill run from 10amto2pm 

until September27, with thepossibilityof 

apreChristmasmarket. 

The ideabehindthe marketwas to 

provide an indoor space opportunity for 

craft peopletoselltheir workduringthe 

quiet autumn, winter and early spring 

months. 

‘‘Itisagreatspot for amarket,’’Janine 

says. 

Entry is free, there is plentyofparking 

space nearbyand although there willnot 

be anyfood forsale,Janine saysthere are 

great places nearby where people can buy 

acoffee and food. 

There willbea‘‘good friendlyvibe’’ at 

the market.She hopes to attract 15 or more 

Charming insect accommodation ... The 

new Cheviot arts and craft market will have 

some interesting wares on sale. PHOTO:SUPPLIED 

quality stalls.Therewill be music playing 

during themarket.Buskerscan contact 

Janine on 0211864284. 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

OFF LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE AND 

SUPPLYOFALCOHOL 

ACT 2012 

KOSHER LIQUOR 

LIMITED has made 

application to the District 

Licensing Committee at 

Rangiora for the renewal 

of an Off Licence in 

respect of the premises 

situated at 73 VICTORIA 

STREET, RANGIORA 

known as LIQUORLAND 

RANGIORA 

The general nature of the 

business conducted (or 

to be conducted) under 

the licence is BOTTLE 

STORE. 

The days on which and 

the hours during which 

alcohol is (or is intended 

to be) sold under the 

licence are MONDAY TO 

SUNDAY7AM TO 10PM. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 


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 a notice 

in writing of the objection 

with the Secretary of 

the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee 

at Private Bag 1005, 

Rangiora. 

No objection to the 

renewal of alicence may 

be made in relation to a 

matter other 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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PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

CLUB LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

Oxford Rugby Football 

Club, 28 Bay Road, Oxford 

has made application 

to the District Licensing 

Committee at Rangiora 

for the renewal of aClub 

Licence in respect of the 

premises situated at 28 

Bay Road, Oxford known as 

Oxford Rugby Club. 

The general nature of the 

business conducted (or to 

be conducted) under the 

licence is Supply of alcohol 

to club members on game 

days and nights. 

The days on which and the 

hours during which alcohol 

is (or is intended to be) 

sold under the licence are 

Sunday -Thursday 4pm - 

11pm. Friday & Saturday 

4pm -12am. 

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 anotice 

in writing of the objection 

with the Secretary of 

the Waimakariri District 


Private Bag 1005, Rangiora. 

No objection to the renewal 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

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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Proposed Temporary Road Closure 

2022 Mt Alexander Gravel Sprint 

The HurunuiDistrictCouncil hasreceived an application 

from Autosport Club (Inc.) Seeking the temporary 

closure of: 

Mt Alexander Road 

Sunday 26 June2022, 

From 8am –5pm. 

Any objection tothe proposed closure will need to be 

lodged with the council by: 

12 noon, Thursday 19 May 2022 

Email: 

Post: 

info@hurunui.govt.nz 

HurunuiDistrictCouncil, 

PO Box 13 

Amberley 7441 

Council will consider this application on Thursday 26 

May 2022 

This closure isproposed under paragraph 11(e) of the Tenth 

Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974. The proposed 

closure will apply toall vehicular traffic with the exception of 

Due to increasing demand, 

Kip McGrath Rangiora is seeking 

experienced, qualified and 

enthusiastic teachers able to 

teach math up to at least NCEA 

level 1 for its Rangiora centre. 

Teachers will work with no more 

than 4students each on individual 

programmes and must be excited 

about making adifference. 

All qualified applicants welcome, 

including vibrant retired teachers. 

Looking to make appointments 

now. 

Further information from, 

and brief resumes to, 

rangiora@kipmcgrath.co.nz 

or by calling the centre Director, 

Dr. Grant Dykes (03) 313 3638. 

Hydraulic Mobile 

Service Technician 

Hurunui Hydraulics completes the Hurunui Engineering 

and Toolshed Amberley group, with aproud history in 

North Canterbury spanning 50 years. We have built 

a respected reputation, providing skilled engineering, 

hydraulic and field service to the area, combined with 

Tool sales and service. 

We operate aHydraulink Distributorship covering North 

Canterbury, between the Ashley and the Waiau Rivers, 

from the sea to the Alps. 

We service awide range of industries and equipment 

including Forestry, Transport, Earthmoving, Agriculture, 

Viticulture and Fishing, covering virtually every possible 

mechanical operation. Our strong customer support 

is the result of our quality products, our reputation for 

service and of course the great supportofthe Hydraulink 

Team behind us. 

The Job: 

It’s all about servicing our customer’s fixed and mobile 

equipment, often in high pressure breakdown situations, 

on sites throughout our North Canterbury territory. We 

also want you to develop mutually beneficial relationships 

with potential new customers in the region. Our Service 

Truck one of Hydraulink’s larger “flagship” vehicles, 

fitted out to the max. We provide our customers with our 

services 24/7. From time to time therefore you may be 

required for some out of hours work. 

Youwillneed: 

•anadaptable, hands on, self-managing approach 

•bemechanically inclined and experience in asimilar 

role would be helpful but not essential 

•a strong customer service focus with effective 

communications skills 

•astrong work ethic; be proud of your workmanship and 

committed to providing top class professional service 

•the ability to secure new customers through your dayto-day 

contact with potential clients in the field aClass 

2licence. (possible assistance with this, for suitable 

applicant). 

•Applicants for this position will need NZ residency or a 

valid NZ work permit. 

To apply for this role please contact 

mike@hurunuieng.co.nz 

2480971 

emergency services vehicles. 2480980 FIELD DAY /AGM for BOOK FAIR Friday 27th 

NC Veterans Tennis at and Saturday 28th May, 

Kaiapoi Tennis Club, 2022 at St Bartholomew’s 

Sunday 15th May, tennis Church Hall, 23 Cass St, 

from 1pm ($5 per person). Kaiapoi. 9am to 6pm 

AGM to be held at 3.30pm. 

Please bring a plate for 

afternoon tea. Please contact 

Debbie 027 222 6387. 

Friday and 9am to 2pm 

Saturday. Eftpos available. 

Books $2 each or 6books 

for $10. Tea and coffee 


available. Donations of 

good quality books, DVDs, 

jig saws are most welcome. 

Please no tapes or CDS. 

Donated goods can be left 

at the Church Hall. Please 

contact Mary 327 8457 or 

Ray 327 6404. This is an 


Anglican Parish of Kaiapoi 

Fundraiser towards parish 

work. 




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What’s happening in your 

community… 

Orange traffic light restrictions are in place -visit waimakariri.govt.nz for further information. 

Volunteering and Giving Back Workshops 

for Community Organisations 

The Council is offering some great workshops on 

topics the community has told us they need. 

These workshops are ideal for board or committee 

members, managers, other employees or 

volunteers involved in anot-for-profit community 

group, club or organisation. 

Topics include: 

• Top tips for fund requests 

• Social media –the basics 

• Social media –beyond the basics 

• Health and safety 

• Incorporated Societies Act 2022 

• And many, many more! 

For more information visit 

waimakariri.govt.nz/ontrack 

Covid-19 Continues toCause Disruption to 

Opening Hours 

Public facilities such as our aquatic centres 

and libraries, as well as rubbish and recycling 

collections continue to be affected by Covid-19 

related staffing shortages. 

When this happens we will do our best to ensure 

we keep our opening hours consistent. 

If we need to make changes, we will advertise this 

through our website, social media accounts and 

over email. 

Get Vocal in Your Local 

The Review into the Future for Local Government 

is leading aonce in alifetime review into the 

future for local government. 

They want young people to tell them about their 

vision for Aotearoa in30 years’ time. 

What Does Aotearoa look like in 2050 to you? Visit 

getvocalinyourlocal.govt.nz and have your say. 

Have you signed up for the Waimakariri 

District Council Newsletter? 

To joinvisit waimakariri.govt.nz/subscribe 

One Card 

Endless 

Possibilities 

Start your adventuretoday 

Sign up and get free access todigital 

audiobooks, eBooks, learning apps, 

movies, and much more! 

waimakaririlibraries.com/onecard 

GET YOUR 

SOCIAL MEDIA 

ON TRACK 

Learn how to start social media accounts for your 

 

— 

Social Media –the basicsworkshop 

Friday20May 9am –10.30am 

Rangiora Town Hall 

$20 per person 

For more details visit waimakariri.govt.nz/ontrack 

or contact Wendy Howe 021 432 028 

Registration essential 

Temporary Road Closure 

Raven Quay, Kaiapoi 

The Council has received an application 

to temporarily close the following road 

for the period shown for the Bridge to 

Bridge Cycle Race. 

Road to be Closed 

Raven Quay closed between Williams Street 

and Bowler Street, Kaiapoi 

Period of Closure 

From 7am Saturday 18 June to 

6pm Sunday 19 June 2022 

Detours will be in place. 

This closure is made inaccordance with 

Section 11(e) of the Tenth Schedule of 

the Local Government Act 1974 and will 

apply to all vehicular traffic with the 

exception of the Fire Service, Ambulance, 

Police, Council vehicles and other vehicles 

authorised by the Council. 

Free Digital 

Skills Classes 

Introduction to Tablets 

Kaiapoi Library 

Monday 16May • 10am -12pm 

Rangiora Library 

Friday 20May • 10am -12pm 

IntroductiontoApps 

Kaiapoi Library 

Monday 23May • 10am -12pm 

RangioraLibrary 

Friday 27May • 10am -12pm 

Bookings Essential 

steppingup.nz 

03 311 8901

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Give usyour 

feedback 

NEED FUNDING 

FORA 

COMMUNITY 

PROJECT? 

Your Community Board can support 

your project with grant funding. 

Application forms and grant criteria are available 

online or from any Council Service Centre. For more 

information about funding visit the Council website. 

Find out more at 

waimakariri.govt.nz/communitygrants 

FALCONS & 

COMMODORES 

WANTED 

Suitable for 

dismantling or repairs 

Ph 313 7216 

2412522 

Cars Wanted 

ANY old cars, anything pre 

1990, unfinished Hot Rods, 

Classic Cars. Please call 

027 258 8366. 

CASH 4CARS 

and 4WD'S 

Phone 

Automotive 

Parts 

03 313 7216 

CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

wanted for dismantling or 

repair. Phone 027 258 

8366. 

Motorcycles 

WOF your motorcycle or 

light trailer at South Pacific 

Motorcycle Services, Mandeville. 

Ph 03 312 0066 

office@motorbiketours.co.nz. 

Wanted To Buy 

★ ★ ★ 

NZ PAINTINGS / ART... 

Cash paid. Please phone 027 

682 3222. 


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 in eitherDIY or Customer Service 

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 

Customer Service Checkout Superstars 

We are seeking outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic 

people to join our Customer Service Checkout team. 

Weekend work will be required. 

• Ifyou are passionate about providing excellent 

customer service, then we want to hear from you. 

• Doyou have the ability to smile and relate to people 

• Apositive and friendly outlook 

• Astrong customer focus 

• Areasonable level of fitness as someheavy lifting 

will be required. 

McAlpines have an active drug &alcohol policy in place, apre-employment drug test and medical will be required. 

Applicants must be aNZresident or have avalid work visa. 

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 WHICHPOSITION YOU ARE APPLYINGFOR 


FREE ENGLISH 

LANGUAGE 

CLASSES 

Come along to our classes toimprove your 

speaking, listening and grammar skills 

through arange of interesting topics! 

 

 

Every Saturday, 30April -18June 2022 

10am-1pm 

Rangiora Town Hall Function Room 

303 High Street, Rangiora 

Enrol now 

Julie Cloughley |Tutor 

Email: cloughju@hotmail.com 

Phone: 027 403 8245 

WANTED -OLD tractors 

and bulldozers, Landrover 

or any other redundant 

machinery going or not 

going. Please contact 021 

245 9986 or evenings 03 

348 3084. 

$$$ 

Amalgamated Scrap Metal 

Ltd. Specialists in farm 

machineryand farm clean 

ups, old vehicles etc. 

100% locally owned. 

Ph 0800 030 712 or 

027 695 0480. 


For Sale 

FIFTH WHEELER 2008 

Big Country plus Annex, 

located Leigh Holiday 

Park, Rangiora, fully self 

contained, 3berth suitable 

for couple, single, first 

home buyers. Residence 

can be continued on consultation 

with Manager. 

Reluctant to move on from 

our much loved obode, but 

time to move closer to 

Medical services. Phone 

enquiries and appointment 

to view between 10am to 

4pm. Phone 03 312 8194 or 

027 217 1128. 

Wanted To Rent 

URGENTLY NEEDED 

1-2 bedroom house or cottage 

anywhere in North 

Canterbury, all options 

considered up to $350 per 

week. Long term for clean 

and tidy lady tenant. Please 

ph 022 120 9920. 

2469322 

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 

Entertainment 

BALCAIRN HALL welcomes 

Albi &the Wolves, 

an Arts On Tour NZ event, 

performing live on Sunday 

afternoon, 15th May, at 

2pm, afternoon tea, alcohol 

free event, raffles, CD 

sales. Tickets $25 from 

Sally Macs, Amberley, 

Stan’s 7 Day Pharmacy 

Rangiora, Sefton Garage 

and via www.balcairnhall.com 

(face masks needed). 

Please specify which position you are applying for. 

HOME KILL 

MEAT PROCESSING 

MEAT2U.NZ 

313 0022 

2466978 

Livestock 

FOR HIRE portable cattle 

yards & ramp, Loburn. 

Phone 027 540 0027. 

Raffle Results 

RANGIORA LIONESS 

Raffle Results. 1st: 482 

Pam D. 2nd: 616 Pam. 3rd: 

434 Stephanie M. Thank 

you for your support. 

Pets 

BICHON HOMESTAY 

for smaller dogs. We look 

after your dog in our home. 

"No kennels". Phone today 

03 314 6110. 

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.

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2481112 


DELIVERERSWANTED 

Are youhonest and reliable? 

Are you aged 11 or over? Doyou want to join our 

dynamic team and deliver the North Canterbury 

News newspaper to local homes every Thursday? 

Need 

some extra 

cash? Why 

not get fit 

earning it! 

Driver also wanted! 

 

 

 

With suitable vehicle 

For bulk delivery to 

residential addresses 

Hours required 3.5/4hrs 

early Thursday morning 

If this sounds likeyou,email your interest along 

with your name, address and phone number to: 

deliveries@alliedpress.co.nz 

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 

McAlpines have an active drug and alcohol policy in place, apre-employment drug test and 

medical will be required. Applicants must be aNZresident or have avalid work visa. 

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS. 

Local opportunities for 

Labourers, Sawmill workers, 

Factory, and lots of 

other local opportunities. 

An advantage if you are 

physically fit, able to pass a 

drug test, have drivers’ 

license and reliable transport. 

Contact Donna 027 

636 6960 Elevate 113A 

High Street, Rangiora. 

Please specify which position you are applying for. 

VINEYARD SUPER- 

VISOR required by growing 

vineyard, Georges 

Road, Glasnevin. Minimum 


with all aspects of vineyard 

required. Rate $29-32 neg. 

Email ernestg@gladwines.com 

or call 0275 881 442. 

Gardening 

A+ GARDEN hedges cut 

to perfection. Tree &arbor 

work. For a quote, phone 

021 111 4322. 

Firewood 

SPILT old man pine, 3.7 

$300, 3.7 Macrocarpa 

$400. Ph 021 993 497. 

Home Services 

MOSS 

SPRAYING 

ROOFS ETC 

Local Free Quotes 

simon@allroofs.co.nz 

0274160530 


Full Time Sales Consultant 

Smithshas been around foraaaaages. Not just inthe bigcentres, 

but supporting regional communities too. We take serviceseriously, 

because our customers areour family,neighbours, friends, and 

friends of friends. Andwetreat themassuch.We’re amodern 

retailer,withold-schoolKiwi values. 

Areyou apeople person?Doesthe idea of working in an office 

all daysendshivers down your spine?Ifyou’rekeentomeet 

newpeopleevery day and help them findthe perfectproduct 

solution,thenwehavethe role foryou. 

Being the face of ourbusiness, Smiths SalesConsultants 

have ahugely important job.We’re not about pushy sales. 

It’s about going the extramilefor our customers. 

Our Sales Consultants havethe potential to earngood 

incentives overtheir baserate. Just starting outinretail? 

No worries. We can supportyou in aretailapprenticeship 

witha$1000 bonusfor achievingboth your 

Level3and Level4qualifications. 

If you’re interested in this part-timerole, 

pleasesendyourCVthroughto 

Andrea.Barnden@smithscity.co.nz 

Accounting Technician 

Required 

Prosser Quirke are a well established 

accounting firm in Rangiora who have 

15 staff and are looking to add an 

Accounting Technician to their team. 

Particular knowledge /skills of the below 

is essential: 

• The Xero and/or MYOB Accounting 

Package 

• GST Preparation 

• Strong communication skills 

• Attention to detail 

• Good time management 

It would be an advantage to have 

knowledge of 

•Drafting of Financial accounts. 

Please apply with cv’s and cover letter 

to Cheryl@prosser-quirke.co.nz 

Applications close 16 th June 2022 

Personal 

SEMI RETIRED, kind, 

caring man looking for a 

loving relationship. 

Seeking agenuine, caring 

woman in her 70’s, light 

drinker. Ph 020 4129 5331. 

Educational 

TUITION available. Primary 

and secondary up to 

NCEA level 3. In centre 

(Rangiora) or interactive 

online from your home. 

Each student on an individually 

tailored programme. 

Kip McGrath Rangiora has 

been serving the local community 

for 30 +years. Give 

us acall (03 313 3638) or 

book your free assessment 

online https://www.kipmcgrath. 

co.nz/rangiora 

Trade&Services 

ABEL &Prestige Chimney 

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned 

& operated. Covering all 

areas from Waimak to Hanmer. 

Professional, guaranteed, 

service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

0800 661 244. 

ALL TREE SERVICES, 

arbour work, pruning, tree 

removal. Affordable & 

friendly service. Telephone 

021 111 4322. 

ARBORIST qualified. 

Copper Beech Tree 

Services. Tree removal, 

pruning, height reduction, 

hedge trimming, shaping, 

tree planting, firewood. 

Free quotes. Contact Angus 

Edwards 027 259 6741 

copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com 

Log Fires 

Pellet Fires 

Heat Pumps 

Sales 

Service 

Installations 

Free Quotes 



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. 

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. 

www.theprogroup.co.nz/dpc9385 

FIRE GUARDS Custom 

made with safety latch. 

Phone 021 169 9066. E: 

pjfabricators123@gmail.com. 

03 343 1651 

472 Blenheim Rd 

www.heatstore.co.nz 


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. 

KITCHEN, bathroom, 

renovations, decking, 

pergolas, fencing. Honest 

reliable licenced builders. 

Ph Don 027 727 9162. 

METAL WORX. Flashing, 

Sheetmetal Fabrication, 

Wrought Iron, 

Welding, Custom Trailers, 

General Metalwork. No job 

too big or too small. Ph 021 

265 5428 or 03 314 6908. 

Find us on facebook/ 

Glenmark Metal Worx. 

glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com. 

PAINTER. Qualified local 

professional, Int / Ext, 

roofs, wallpaper. Call or 

text Corban 027 846 5035. 

PAINT! A PAINTER 

WITH PASSION! Local 

painter with 30 years of 

quality and integrity in all 

aspects of painting. Phone 

Mike on 021 0903 8546. 

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. 

RANGIORA Rubbish 

Removal and RRR skips. 

Wheeliebins 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. 


POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 40 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph389 9230. 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Forall your painting & 

plastering requirements 

Local with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

2220615 

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 

REMOVALISTS 

Movemen Ltd 

2Men &agood sized truck. 

From $169 plus GST per hour. 

Kaiapoi based. 

Call Gerard 

027 668 3636 

movemen.co.nz 

2475397 

SCREEN PRINTING. 

For all your printing 

requirements. T-shirts, 

Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and 

polos, Overalls, Caps etc. 

Please phone Heather 03 

313 0261 or email heather. 

norstar@gmail.com. 

SHEARER. Hap’s Farm & 

Lifestyle Services. Shearing, 

crutching, drenching, 

tailing, feet trimming & 

health check. — Ph. 03- 

423-3713 or 021-267-4025. 

2362002 

027 216 0000 

SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

2225862 

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 

VALUATION - 

Specialising in North Canterbury. 

Contact Geoff at 

Maxwell Valuation. Phone 

03 310 8541 or email 

geoff@maxval.co.nz. 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

block 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Guide 

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

Appliance Repairs 

Butchery 

Chimney Sweeping 

Computer Repairs 

•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN 

•AUTHORISEDLOCAL SERVICE 

F&P, Bosch, Smeg, 

Ariston,LG, Classique,Haier, 

Samsung andmore.... 

“For best results be sure to useauthorised service” 

NORTHCANTERBURY APPLIANCESERVICES 

Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810 

2332343v2 

OxfordButchery 

Shane and Leanne Frahm 

We cankill&process yourstock 

FourGenerations of Frahms 

since 1957 

Ph 312 4205 

Oxford 

Number one 

old-fashioned bacon 

&ham curing. 

A/H 312 4709 

WE ARE OPEN, WEARE AESSENTIAL SERVICE 

2227889v2 

$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 

Bruce Evans 

131 Ohoka Road 

Kaiapoi 

03 327 3111 

021 293 6331 

compucare@xtra.co.nz 

www.compucare.co.nz 

Computer Repairs &upgrades 

Prompt professional services 

2276525v2 

Virus &malware removal 

New &UsedPC’s4Sale 

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 


Engineering 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 





2273277 

Phone 03 313 7144 

027 432 1534 

Fax 03 313 2144 

rgrantelectrical@gmail.com 

PO Box 69, Rangiora 

Electrician 

Allan Pethig 

For all your electrical needs. Residential &Commercial 

Glass 

Feeling Winter Already? 

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 

Landscaping 

YOU 

COULD 

BE 

HERE 

Advertise 

your business 

in our Trades 

and Services 

Phone 

Amanda Keys 

on 

03 313 2840 

2269236 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

2397712v9 

 

 

 

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 

STEWART CONTRACTING 

Landscaping -Fencing 

& Earthworks 

ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING 

03 313 9375 •027 369 3974 

www.stewartcontracting.co.nz 

contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz 

2136148 

2470224 

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 

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 

CAP 65 

CAP 40 

CAP 20 

Shingle 

SHINGLE SUPPLIES 

Quarry Prices 

DRAINAGE CHIP 

from $40 per cube 




all +gst 

Plus all excavation and truck hire 

house excavations, driveways, subdivisions 

CONTRACTING 

Ph: KEN 027 201 3302 

Email: stress@xtra.co.nz 

2009594 

2438377 

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 

Plumber &Gasfitter 

PLUMBER &GASFITTER 

Maintenance &Filtration 

Plumbing renovations/ 

Plumbing alterations &New Build 

Cylinder replacement 

Gas hot water,Gas Cooking &more.. 

EMERGENCYAFTER HOURS 

Call James ph: 022 063 15 85 

Quarry Supplies 

QUARRY SUPPLIES 

2426159 

●CAP 65 ● CAP 40 

●CAP 20 ● Pit Run 

●Large Soakpit Boulders 

●Crusher Dust 

●Screened Sand 

●Horse Arena Sand 

Dean Hurley0274 336 993 

hurleyexcavation@xtra.co.nz 

2064 Tram Road 

Windows & Doors 

WINDOW MARKET PLACE 

• New & Used 

• Timber & Aluminium 

• Windows & Doors 

8am-5pm Weekdays 

8am-2pm Saturday 

215 Waltham Rd, Sydenham 

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

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

ncn1242200aa 

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

Arthur BurkeLtd 

Trusted in NorthCanterbury since1935 

FINAL AUTUMN SALE! 

2020 Mazda CX-99 

Takami 

2019 Hyundai Santa 

Fe TM 

2017 Toyota Hilux 

SR5 Limited 

2018 Mazda CX5LTD 

2.5 Petrol Turbo,29,000km,Towbar, 

Balance of Warranty 

$60,995 

2.2 Diesel Turbo, Lowkm’s37,000km, 1NZ 

NewOwner 

$52,995 

4x4,Auto, 113,000km, 00km 

Tonneau Cover, Bull 

bar 

$50,995 

2.5PAWD,49,000km, Leather Seats, 

Sunroof 

$40,995 

2016 Toyota Hilux SR 

2015 Mazda CX-5 

GSX 

2014 Mazda3SP25 

Ltd 

2019 Holden Trax 

LTZ 

61,000km, 6spd auto, Towbar,Deck liner, 

Tonneau Cover 

$39,995 

2.5PAWD,105,000km, 000k NZ New, Towbar, 

Reversing Camera 

REDUCED WAS$27,995 

NOW 

97,000km, 97000km 2.5P,Automatic, Tinted Windows, 

Leather, Heated Seats 

$25,995 $20,995 

1.4 petrol Turbo, 82,000km, Leather,Heated 

t Seats,NZNew 


NOW 

$19,995 

2014 Mazda 3GLX 

2013 Ford Territory 

Titanium 

2015 Holden Captiva 

5LTZ5 2013 Mazda CX-5 

2.0L, LowKm’s36,000km, Reversing 

Camera, NZ New, very tidyexample 


NOW 

$19,995 

2.7LDiesel, AWD, Towbar,ParkingSensors, 

2.22 

Diesel,AWD,78,000km, Towbar, 1NZNew 

New 

LeatherSeats 

Owner 


NOW 

$18,995 

$18,995 

2.2 2 Diesel,Automatic,118,000km,Towbar 

$14,995 

3YEARS 

5YEARS 

5YEARS 

100,000KM 

FREESERVICING 

UNLIMITED KM 

WARRANTY 

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 

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WARRANTY 

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 

Mazda2, Mazda6, MX-5, CX-3, CX-5, CX-8 &CX-9 

Mazda3 &CX-30 

2475639 

Sales: Tim 03 3140135 |Service: Michael 03 3140131 

MarkhamStreet,Amberley 

www.arthurburke.co.nz 

ARTHUR BURKELTD 

Established 1935

SPRING 

GARDEN? 

BULBSNOW 

IN-STORE. 


Spend them & 


RANGIORA 






RANGIORA 

NEW ZEALAND’S 

ICONIC OUTDOOR 

CLOTHING BRAND 

COME IN-STORE AND CHECK OUT THE RANGE 


Spend them & 


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