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Skateboard deck business rolling along<br />
By EMILY MOORHOUSE<br />
A15yearoldplans to educate people on<br />
the importance of recycling through his<br />
skateboard business.<br />
Neith Absalom from Greta Valley, in<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>, has found away to<br />
reuse plastic bottle tops by melting them<br />
down to make skateboard decks.<br />
Astudent at special character school<br />
Ao Tawhiti in central Christchurch,<br />
Neith got the idea to make skateboards<br />
during aselfdirected learning session.<br />
Neith decided he wanted to take up<br />
rowing, but needed funds to cover the<br />
cost of the sport, inspiring him to start a<br />
business that worked towards ecofriendliness<br />
at the same time.<br />
After some research he learnt that<br />
number two plastic (highdensity<br />
polyethylene), made out of plastic bottle<br />
tops, often isn't recycled.<br />
‘‘It's really easy to melt safely. Ihad a<br />
thing with skateboards because Ireally<br />
love skateboarding, so it turned into art<br />
pieces and skateboards,’’ Neith says.<br />
‘‘The current crisis that we're in now<br />
is people kind of saying it's going to be<br />
all right, and really it's not and my whole<br />
thing is to open people's eyes up to the<br />
stuff that we're not recycling which is<br />
quite easily recycled.’’<br />
Neith uses just over 1000 bottle tops to<br />
make aboard, shredding the plastic<br />
before melting it down at 120150<br />
degrees in ametal frame using a‘‘bake<br />
oven’’.<br />
He made his first board last year with<br />
an old heat plate he found on Trade Me,<br />
using awooden frame, but this burnt, so<br />
he switched to ametal frame that his<br />
friend, Monty, shaped for him in their<br />
school's tech room.<br />
Now, he uses what he calls abake<br />
oven, but said it's really just an old<br />
barbecue. It takes about one and ahalf<br />
to two hours to melt the bottle tops<br />
down, applying pressure with anonstick<br />
sheet.<br />
Neith then takes the board to the<br />
school's tech room to smooth out the<br />
edges and put holes in it where the<br />
wheels are attached.<br />
Aproblem Neith ran into during the<br />
process was the lack of grip on the<br />
board, which didn't matter if the board<br />
was put on display as art, like the ones<br />
he has in his school's cafe and New<br />
Brighton's Pier People art gallery.<br />
However, if they are being used<br />
practically, they need to have more grip<br />
on the surface, so his mum Natalie<br />
suggested getting old coffee sacks that<br />
cafes throw away and pressing them into<br />
the board.<br />
This not only create acool pattern, but<br />
gives the surface of the board amuch<br />
better grip, Neith says.<br />
He says his mum has often chipped in<br />
to help with his business, and is very<br />
supportive of him as well as his learning<br />
adviser (teacher) Ian Hayes.<br />
‘‘He's real good to me and helping me<br />
get on the right track and believes that I<br />
can do it and nothing's going to get in my<br />
way.’’<br />
Now Neith has figured out the right<br />
process to making the boards, he plans<br />
to start selling them and working on<br />
getting his brand out there.<br />
He sells the boards for $120 each and<br />
said the money he makes will go straight<br />
back into the business for now before he<br />
can start making aprofit.<br />
He is now unsure about taking up<br />
rowing.<br />
‘‘I've kind of made this really good eco<br />
business that Ikind of maybe want to<br />
carry on forever,’’ he laughed.<br />
Neith says the boards are strong<br />
enough, if not stronger than some<br />
wooden ones.<br />
‘‘As long as you know how to put a<br />
skateboard together then you're sweet,’’<br />
he says.<br />
Neith sources the bottle tops from<br />
cafes around the city and aretirement<br />
village in Amberley, as well as the<br />
Halswell Community Hub.<br />
He's even received aload of bottle<br />
tops from someone in Waikato who had<br />
come across his Facebook page, which<br />
he said was pretty cool.<br />
When he leaves school, Neith wants to<br />
be achiropractor or physiotherapist, as<br />
he likes helping people but doesn't like<br />
blood.<br />
His future plans are to make<br />
longboard decks and include wheels on<br />
them as astep up from the smaller<br />
boards he's making without wheels.<br />
He says he doesn't mind what people<br />
Colourful creations ... Neith Absalom has found aunique way to recycle plastic bottle<br />
tops.<br />
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do with the skateboards, whether they<br />
use them practically or hang them up on<br />
display.<br />
‘‘That's cool with me as long as it's<br />
loved, as long as it's not thrown back into<br />
the rubbish, I'm happy,’’ he said.<br />
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Bellgrove could be fast-tracked<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
The Bellgrove subdivision in<br />
Rangiora could be fasttracked.<br />
The Waimakariri District Council<br />
made an applicationtothe Minister<br />
for the Environment in November<br />
last year to speedupthe new<br />
northeastRangiora development,<br />
following public consultation andan<br />
agreementfrom the developer,<br />
Bellgrove Rangiora Ltd.<br />
The application was made under<br />
the Covid19 RecoveryFasttrack<br />
Consenting Act 2020, on the basis it<br />
wouldprovidemuch needed housing<br />
and employment.<br />
The proposed development is to<br />
the north of Kippenberger Ave and<br />
straddlesthe Cam River.<br />
The siteisone of the Future<br />
Development Areasidentified in the<br />
Our Space 20182048: Greater<br />
Christchurch Settlement Pattern<br />
Update, which was preparedin2018.<br />
It is proposed to subdividea20.8<br />
hectaresite initially and construct<br />
2<strong>09</strong> sections,aneighbourhood<br />
commercialcentre, open spaces,<br />
restore ecological areasand develop<br />
infrastructure including roads,<br />
parking and threewatersservices.<br />
The fulldevelopmentisover 63ha<br />
and couldtotalasmany as 1100<br />
sections to be developedover five<br />
stages.<br />
The sectionsare likely to be 200 to<br />
400 square metres, whichisasimilar<br />
sizetosections in Kaiapoi’s<br />
Silverstream subdivision.<br />
WaimakaririDistrictCouncil<br />
planning managerWendy Harris<br />
saysthe process for rezoningthe<br />
land, which was previously farmed<br />
by the Inch family,has been<br />
identifiedinthe Waimakariri<br />
District Plan.<br />
The Ministry for the Environment<br />
was contactedfor comment, but no<br />
responsewas received before <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong> went to print.<br />
‘Three Watersisill-conceived’<br />
OPINION<br />
By JAMIE MCFADDEN<br />
RuralAdvocacy Network chairman and<br />
Groundswell spokesperson.<br />
There is widespread oppositiontothe<br />
Government’s Three Watersproposal and<br />
for good reason.<br />
To understandwhy, one needs to dig<br />
deeper beneath the cries of state theftof<br />
communityassets and loss of local<br />
democracy.<br />
The establishment story of drinking<br />
water schemes in the Hurunui District is<br />
similar to elsewhere around the country.<br />
After arun of dry summers in the1960s,<br />
Hurunui farmersrecognised the need for<br />
reliable stock water schemes.<br />
Proposals forseveral schemes were<br />
developed and farmers sought the support<br />
of the local council to oversee the build.<br />
The farmers saw an opportunity to<br />
include towns in these schemes given they<br />
too were strugglingwith water reliability.<br />
Thus, our water schemes wereborn.<br />
In the district of Hurunui thereare 17<br />
water schemes covering 100,000s of<br />
hectares of farms for stock water,aswell<br />
as water for farm dwellings,towns,<br />
lifestyle blocksand small settlements.<br />
Mostschemesdraw water from intake<br />
galleries under our mainrivers.<br />
The cooperation of farmerswas<br />
essential in allowing their land to host<br />
over2000 kms of pipework (the equivalent<br />
of Cape Reinga to Bluff)and more than 100<br />
county reservoirs. Farmers also provided<br />
labour to helplay the pipework.<br />
Since then,arelationship of trust and<br />
goodwillhas enduredbetween farmers<br />
who providethe land for the water scheme<br />
infrastructure, and the councils who<br />
require access to maintain the water<br />
schemes.<br />
On ahigh ridgeonour farm, we host one<br />
of thelargestcounty water scheme<br />
reservoirs,which has recently been<br />
renewed.<br />
Apositiverelationship forover 50 years<br />
of access is testamenttothe goodwill<br />
between the counciland landowners.<br />
The councilhelp us with maintenance of<br />
our farm tracks that they use to service the<br />
waterschemes. They really are<br />
communityschemes, henceone of the<br />
reasons why theGovernment’sillconceivedtakeover<br />
of the controlofour<br />
waterassets is so widely opposed.<br />
Our district wasthe epicentre of the<br />
2016 Kaikoura earthquake, and the value<br />
of ourexisting waterinfrastructuresupply<br />
modelwas evident.<br />
Restoringthe function of damaged<br />
waterschemeswas aparticular priority;<br />
both to supportthe health of peopleand<br />
for the daily needsofhundreds of<br />
thousands of sheep and cattle on extensive<br />
hill country farms.<br />
The Waiau Rural Scheme, which<br />
services over 90 farms,and the township of<br />
Waiau, was almost destroyed. Despitethis,<br />
it was abletoberebuiltinjust threeweeks<br />
becauseits losswas recognised as an<br />
emergency by the council, and because the<br />
watermen, engineers, farmers,and other<br />
people involved in its reconstruction were<br />
part of the impactedcommunity.This<br />
meant everythinghumanly possible was<br />
done to get the scheme working again as<br />
quickly as possible.<br />
What would otherwise have been a<br />
‘second disaster’ with large areas of<br />
Hurunui hill countryhaving to be<br />
destocked for an entire summer, was<br />
averted through the heroic efforts of those<br />
involved.<br />
We wereable to respond quickly<br />
because there was only one locally based<br />
entitythat managed all our infrastructure<br />
and civil defence. If water assets were<br />
controlledbyanentity external to the<br />
community, it is hard to see how they<br />
would havebeen able to respond with the<br />
samelevel of urgency or agility, or in away<br />
which fitted in withthe overall community<br />
response.<br />
The case for improvements to managing<br />
our infrastructure, particularly quality<br />
drinking water, is strong.<br />
There are ahandful of councilsthat<br />
haveapoor management record, but<br />
overall, the biggest constraint is funding.<br />
Councils are constrained by debt<br />
limitations and the size of rate rises<br />
people can sustain. And the biggest<br />
burden on council funding is themassive<br />
increase in unfair costsrelated to<br />
excessiveadministrationheavy<br />
government policiesand regulations.<br />
The case for the Government’s Three<br />
Waters proposal, on the other hand, is not<br />
strong.<br />
Evenifweset aside the appalling<br />
‘‘consultation’’,there are examples of the<br />
Government actively undermining local<br />
democracy.<br />
For example, creating asituation in<br />
which Local Government New Zealand<br />
(LGNZ),whose mandate is to provide<br />
vision and voicefor local communities,<br />
signed an agreement not to actively<br />
opposealegislated ‘all in’ dictate by the<br />
government.<br />
In response, Timaru District Council<br />
has refusedtofund LGNZ,and other<br />
councils may followsuit.<br />
The proposed governance structurefor<br />
Three Waters is breathtakinglycomplex<br />
and far removedfrom localdemocracy.<br />
The governmentproposethat councils<br />
and manawhenua appoint<br />
representativestoeach Regional<br />
Representative Groupwho appoint and<br />
monitoranindependent selectionpanel,<br />
whose role is to appoint and monitor the<br />
entity board who would governthe entity<br />
management teamthat would run our<br />
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By DAVID HILL<br />
FormerWaimakaririMayor, David<br />
Ayers,doubts he could juggle serviceon<br />
the council with ateachingcareer today,<br />
given the workload of councillors.<br />
Reflectingonbeingawardedthe<br />
Memberofthe New ZealandOrder of<br />
Merit (MNZM), in the Queen’s Birthday<br />
Honours List, the former Waimakariri<br />
Mayor says thingshave changed sincehe<br />
was first elected to the Rangiora<br />
Borough Council in 1983.<br />
‘‘If Iwas younger Iwould do it again,<br />
but Idon’tknow if Iwould have got<br />
started if Iwas ateacher now,’’ says the<br />
formerRangioraHigh Schooldeputy<br />
principal.<br />
‘‘The RangioraBorough Councilused<br />
to meetinthe evenings, whilethe county<br />
councils tended to meet during the day,<br />
so that was part of the cultural change<br />
that tookplaceafter 1989.<br />
‘‘Whenweamalgamated mostmeetings<br />
were in the late afternoon or evening<br />
which was manageable for ateacher, but<br />
with the amount of business now you<br />
couldn’t do it.’’<br />
When he was firstelected in 1983,Mr<br />
Ayers was 36yearsold and even thenhe<br />
was not the youngest councillor.<br />
Today Mayor Dan Gordon, at age<br />
46years,isthe youngest electedmember<br />
sitting at the counciltable.<br />
‘‘I’venever been the youngest or the<br />
oldestaroundthe counciltable,’’ Mr<br />
Ayers says.<br />
The workload of councillors today<br />
means few young peopleput their hand<br />
up, as they would need to juggle work and<br />
familytime.<br />
David Ayers<br />
During his 36year local government<br />
career, Mr Ayers says the earthquake<br />
recoverystands out as his highlight.<br />
‘‘The earthquake dominated people’s<br />
lives for quite afew years and some of the<br />
regeneration workisstillongoing.<br />
‘‘And it dominated our town centre<br />
planning. We were always looking at our<br />
two main town centresthroughan<br />
earthquake recovery lens.<br />
‘‘Insome ways the earthquake<br />
recovery was not ahard time for the<br />
council becausewehad the community<br />
behind us, but it certainlychangedthe<br />
focus of our long term financial<br />
planning.’’<br />
In some ways the periodfollowing<br />
amalgamation in 1989 was evenmore<br />
challenging than the earthquake<br />
recovery, as several verydifferent<br />
councils cametogether to put together an<br />
annualplan.<br />
Those werethe days before Long Term<br />
Plans,which has simplified planning as<br />
annualplans generally follow on from<br />
the LTP unless there is amajordisaster<br />
like an earthquake or pandemic, or a<br />
changeinlegislation,MrAyers says.<br />
But the Waimakariripopulation has<br />
more than doubled since1989 and<br />
continues to grow at arapid rate and<br />
legislative requirements are greater,<br />
placing greater demands on elected<br />
members.<br />
Mr Ayers says the honouris<br />
‘‘gratifying’’.<br />
‘‘But you also recognisethat anything<br />
you do in the communityyou do with<br />
other people and I’vealways had good<br />
peoplearound me asupportive council,<br />
asupportive community and a<br />
supportive family.<br />
‘‘And certainlyhaving Marilyn beside<br />
me, keepingmefed and attending events<br />
with me made adifference.’’<br />
There weresix <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
recipients in all in the Queen’s Birthday<br />
HonoursList, including five Queen’s<br />
ServiceMedals.<br />
Queen’sService Medals:<br />
Christine Joy Greengrass, Kaiapoi, for<br />
services to the community.<br />
Harry Earl Pawsey, Hawarden, for<br />
services to advocacy and conservation.<br />
Virginia Ann Pawsey, Hawarden,for<br />
services to advocacy and conservation.<br />
John Kenneth Wyatt, Kaikoura, for<br />
services to the community.<br />
Sandra Jean Wyatt, Kaikoura, for<br />
services to the community.<br />
Aqua park extension sought<br />
By DAVIDHILL<br />
Kaiapoi’s aqua sport parkislikelyto<br />
be given another twoyears to prove<br />
itself.<br />
The WaimakaririDistrictCouncil<br />
willconsidergranting an extension to<br />
amemorandum of understanding to<br />
allow the sport parkconceptto<br />
progress beyond the aquaplaypark.<br />
The WHoW CharitableTrust<br />
entered into an agreement with the<br />
council in August2020, where it was<br />
given atwoyear lease on former red<br />
zonelandinnortheast Kaiapoiand<br />
given timetoconductafeasibility<br />
study intothe proposedaquasports<br />
park.<br />
Following thesuccessofthe<br />
Kaikanui AqualandNZaquaplay<br />
parktrialonCourtenay Lakeover the<br />
summer, theTrustapproached the<br />
council to extend theagreement.<br />
‘‘The two years hasgonepretty<br />
quick and Ithink everyonewould<br />
agree it hasn’tbeenthe easiesttwo<br />
years,’’ WaimakaririDistrict Council<br />
community andrecreationmanager<br />
Chris Brown says.<br />
‘‘Weneed to lookatitinmore detail<br />
and consider what do theystill need<br />
to provide us with, whatisthe critical<br />
pathweneedtofollow andhow long<br />
theymight need.’’<br />
Mr Brown anticipates areport<br />
going to thecouncil overthe next two<br />
to three monthswith a<br />
recommendationofextending the<br />
agreementbyanothertwo to three<br />
years.<br />
The trust has athreeyearlicense to<br />
occupy agreement to operate the<br />
aquaplayparkatCourtenay Lakefor<br />
six monthsofthe year, between<br />
October and April.<br />
While therehad been some<br />
oppositioninthecommunitytothe<br />
project, feedbackfromthe<br />
neighbours at Courtenay Lakehad<br />
beenpositive.<br />
In itsfirstseason,the aquaplay<br />
parkattracted15,000 paying<br />
customers, with almost as many<br />
spectators, Mr Brownsays.<br />
‘‘That meansitpotentiallybrought<br />
25,000 peopleinto Kaiapoiand they<br />
cangolocalcafes, petrol stations and<br />
shops, andthey create thatvitalityof<br />
people recreating and connecting,it<br />
grows confidence and it putsKaiapoi<br />
on the map.’’<br />
Thepotential of the proposed aqua<br />
play park is thatitcould bring even<br />
more people into the district,<br />
including visitors from all round New<br />
Zealand andeven from overseas, Mr<br />
Brownsays. The trust had been<br />
successful in meeting its own<br />
communityobjectives with the aqua<br />
play park,includingplanting trees,<br />
offering learningopportunities and<br />
givingawayfreepasses to local<br />
schoolchildren.<br />
‘‘The threeyear licence to occupy<br />
has given them scope to try afew<br />
things andget somerunsonthe board<br />
and to show thecommunity that<br />
they’re serious,’’ Mr Brownsays.<br />
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ThreeLocal Authorities took their battle<br />
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Timaru, Waimakaririand Whangarei<br />
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week.<br />
Thecouncils believe under the<br />
Government’s ThreeWatersreform<br />
proposals, it is takingcouncilowned<br />
propertywithout conceding it is ataking,<br />
and withoutfair compensationbeing<br />
paid to communities for their property.<br />
Additionally,theysay the<br />
Government’s proposals removelocal<br />
democratic accountability associated<br />
with the managementofthosewater<br />
assets.<br />
Mayors Nigel Bowen,Dan Gordonand<br />
SherylMai took the actionon behalfof<br />
their communities, as they contend that<br />
these actionsare incompatible with long<br />
standing and fundamental lawsaround<br />
propertyownership and democratic<br />
accountability.They were represented<br />
by BarristerJack Hodder QC at the<br />
hearing in the Wellington High Court on<br />
Tuesday and Wednesday.<br />
Timaru District Mayor NigelBowen<br />
said prior to the hearingthe case is ‘‘far<br />
biggerthanjust the threewatersreform<br />
as it could have serious ramifications for<br />
owners of any property’’.<br />
‘‘Property rightsare absolutely<br />
fundamental in NewZealand. If you’ve<br />
boughtand paid for something, you<br />
should havereasonable control over it,<br />
and alegitimate expectation that it will<br />
not be expropriatedwithout<br />
compensation.<br />
‘‘As owners on behalf of the community<br />
❛As owners on behalf of the<br />
community of this critical<br />
infrastructure we want to<br />
ensure that any future changes<br />
respect these basic rights.❜<br />
—Timaru Mayor NigelBowen<br />
of thiscriticalinfrastructure we wantto<br />
ensure thatany future changes respect<br />
thesebasic rights,’’ he said.<br />
‘‘While Three Watersreform prompted<br />
this action, what were talking abouthere<br />
concerns some reallybasic and<br />
fundamental rights that most people<br />
ordinarily would take for granted and<br />
normally wouldn’t be up for discussion or<br />
even be asourceof contention.’’<br />
Mr Bowensaid the fact the government<br />
soughttounderminebasic property<br />
rightssets arisky precedentfor New<br />
Zealand.<br />
‘‘Wedon’tbelievethat concepts such as<br />
collectiveownership, with no control of<br />
assets andshares thatdon’t deliver any<br />
of the usualrights or obligations that go<br />
with equity ownership,are in line with<br />
existing property rightsand laws.’’<br />
If it went unchallenged the simple line<br />
to drawwas that if the Government could<br />
singlehandedly redefine ownership of<br />
threewaters infrastructure in this<br />
manner, thenwhere else could it apply<br />
theseconcepts?<br />
‘‘Could roads or portcompanies be<br />
next?’’ he asked. ‘‘Thatthe government is<br />
working so hard to dismiss this case, and<br />
undermine these basic propertyrights,<br />
should be ared flag and areal concern<br />
for all New Zealanders.’’<br />
The threecouncils sought declarations<br />
that:<br />
Local government is an important<br />
and longstandingcomponentofthe<br />
democratic governance of New Zealand.<br />
Important andlongstanding<br />
principles and features of the<br />
democratic governance of New Zealand<br />
at localcommunity level includethe<br />
following:<br />
Local infrastructure assetsare owned<br />
and/orcontrolled,and relatedservices<br />
are provided,by local councils (local<br />
councils); localcouncils are responsive/<br />
and democratically accountable to their<br />
communitiesfor their ownership,<br />
stewardshipand decisionmakingin<br />
relationtolocalinfrastructureassets<br />
and related services; localcouncils owe<br />
fiduciary like obligations to their<br />
communities; and local government<br />
infrastructure assets havegenerally<br />
beenwholly or materially fundedas a<br />
result of rates or charges or rentals paid<br />
by generations of persons, (including<br />
businesses),located in their<br />
communities.<br />
Thecouncil’s rights of ownership in<br />
relationtoinfrastructure assets include<br />
the following: the exclusive abilityto<br />
preventothers from interferingwith<br />
such assets;the exclusive possession or<br />
controlofsuch assets; the exclusive<br />
ability to manage andoperate, and/or<br />
enterinto contracts in relation to, such<br />
assets;the exclusive ability to modifyor<br />
replacethe assets (andto dispose of<br />
redundant or surplus assets); the<br />
exclusive ability to use such assetsas<br />
security for borrowing;and the exclusive<br />
entitlementto receive full,fair and<br />
objectively and independently assessed<br />
compensation for any infrastructure<br />
assets removed by legislation.<br />
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<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>June</strong> 9, <strong>2022</strong><br />
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Golden girl ... Jess Hendren in action during the lead up to the Oceania Championships.<br />
Councils stand in solidarity<br />
From Page 2<br />
This is 3steps removed from local<br />
democracy and the Government<br />
considersthis more efficient!<br />
Aheartening result of the Three<br />
Watersdebacle is the councils<br />
galvanising to stand up in support of<br />
their people and communities.<br />
The Communities 4Local Democracy<br />
now has 32 councils on board<br />
representing 1.5 million people. They<br />
have strongly opposed the Governments’<br />
Three Waters proposal and have<br />
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Agold leap for Jess<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> athlete, Jess Hendren<br />
has won Gold in the under 18 high jump<br />
at the Oceania Athletics Championships,<br />
in Mackay, Australia.<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Athletics Club<br />
member from Glentui, won the event<br />
with ajump of 1.74m.<br />
Jess’s most recent success leading up<br />
to the games was winning the under 18<br />
women’s high jump at the Jennian<br />
Homes New Zealand Track and Field<br />
Championships <strong>2022</strong>, with ajump of<br />
1.72m.<br />
The Oceania championships are<br />
featuring 750 plus athletes from 18<br />
nations, with Jess being part of the 104<br />
New Zealandstrong athletic team<br />
comprising amix of youth and<br />
experience.<br />
Jess’s top performance was achieved<br />
despite interruptions to the athletics<br />
calendar.<br />
Due to Covid and the cancellation of<br />
the <strong>Canterbury</strong> and South Island<br />
Secondary athletic sports, Jess had not<br />
competed since early March. Being able<br />
to carry her form over and gain top<br />
honours at the Oceania championships<br />
augurs well for the future of the young<br />
athlete.<br />
She was selected to compete in the<br />
New Zealand Secondary School team in<br />
February. Usually the team travels to<br />
Australia, but Covid intervened so the<br />
tour was conducted internally in New<br />
Zealand, with athletes competing in the<br />
senior section at various classic meets.<br />
Jess gained two fourths at the Cooks<br />
Classic at Whanganui, and the Capital<br />
Classic in Wellington. She was third at<br />
the New Zealand invitation meet in<br />
Christchurch.<br />
developed alternative solutions, which<br />
to date the Government has rejected.<br />
The Governments’ Three Waters<br />
proposal is not only legislating takeover<br />
of management of our community assets<br />
and removing local democracy, but is<br />
also making communities more<br />
vulnerable to the damaging effects of<br />
natural disasters on our critical water<br />
infrastructure.<br />
More reason why every New<br />
Zealander should be opposing this illconceived<br />
proposal.<br />
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6 <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>June</strong> 9, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Co-chairs appointed<br />
May Iintroduce the cochairs for the<br />
newly formed Hurunui Hauora (Health)<br />
Advisory Group —Mick NelsonWillis<br />
from Hanmer Springs and Gregor<br />
MacKenzie from Culverden.<br />
Both Mick and Gregor lead avolunteer<br />
group with members who have astrong<br />
connection to health through lived<br />
experience, or the desire to ensure the<br />
district health outcomes continue to<br />
have avoice.<br />
With July 1<strong>2022</strong>, nearing and the<br />
implementation of the HealthNZ, it is<br />
critical the Hurunui continues to have<br />
an advocacy focus, and this group will<br />
become that vehicle.<br />
The purpose of the group is to monitor<br />
hauora/health service delivery, to<br />
receive and consider service suggestions<br />
from the community, and to provide<br />
leadership in future opportunities.<br />
One of the critical elements of the<br />
group is that members are well<br />
connected to their communities and can<br />
provide the ‘‘bridge’’ for opportunity.<br />
The cochairs are members of the<br />
Rural Health workstream which is has<br />
an alliance across health systems for<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />
Health New Zealand, April <strong>2022</strong>,<br />
Localities update for the health sector<br />
states elevating consumer and whanau<br />
voice:<br />
McALPINES MITRE 10 MEGA RANGIORA -OCEAN WATCH<br />
This<br />
Week<br />
Sun<br />
Fishing<br />
Guide<br />
Moon<br />
Wind<br />
Swell<br />
Pegasus Bay<br />
Tide Chart<br />
3<br />
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Ok<br />
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday<br />
Jun 9 Jun 10 Jun 11 Jun 12 Jun 13 Jun 14 Jun 15<br />
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Fair<br />
Rise 7:56am<br />
Set 5:00pm<br />
Best<br />
Times<br />
8:20am<br />
8:43pm<br />
Set 2:15am<br />
Rise 2:13pm<br />
‘‘The locality approach is focused on<br />
planning care and services for<br />
community health and wellbeing at a<br />
local level.<br />
‘‘The gives consumers and whanau an<br />
opportunity to have astrong voice in the<br />
services that they think are important<br />
for their communities.<br />
‘‘Planning at alocal level will also<br />
enable service providers to share their<br />
local insights, and expertise, about what<br />
can be improved or developed to<br />
improve health outcomes and the<br />
whanau experience.<br />
‘‘Rural communities face specific<br />
health challenges that are not always<br />
shared by more urban communities.<br />
Many of the changes to the health system<br />
will have apositive impact of health<br />
outcomes of rural communities.’’<br />
The role of the Hurunui Hauora<br />
Advisory group will be to activate and<br />
monitor this voice.<br />
As Iwrite this column we are all in the<br />
midst of enjoying the traditional Queens<br />
Birthday weekend, as you will be aware<br />
Queen Elizabeth 11 is celebrating her<br />
Platinum Jubilee 70 years as our Queen.<br />
This is aunique event, which is being<br />
celebrated throughout the<br />
Commonwealth, and particularly for<br />
those in countries, such as New Zealand,<br />
who have the Queen as Head of State.<br />
Union hits the road<br />
The NewZealandTaxpayers Union<br />
has takentothe roadinits fight again<br />
the Government’sThreeWaters<br />
proposals.<br />
It has deckedout acampervan in<br />
‘‘Stop Three Waters’’ gear and willbe<br />
pulling into Amberley on <strong>June</strong>11, at<br />
4pm,after visiting Christchurch and<br />
townsdown south.<br />
The journey beganon<strong>June</strong>3,and<br />
will meet localratepayers, Mayors,<br />
councillorsand communityleaders<br />
in 39 local centresacross the<br />
country.<br />
‘‘With the supportofour grassroots<br />
network,we'll be spreading the<br />
messagedirectly withinthe local<br />
communities whose water assets<br />
NanaiaMahuta(MinisterofLocal<br />
Government),istryingtoremove<br />
from localcontrol to putinto ‘cogoverned'<br />
entities,’’executivedirect<br />
ofthe union, JordanWilliamssays.<br />
‘‘The roadshow will highlight just<br />
how unpopularthese proposals are,<br />
putpressure on thosefew councils<br />
still holding out fromresisting the<br />
Government, andpile thepressure<br />
on to Labour'sprovincialMPs who<br />
are the key to overruling Mahuta's<br />
undemocratic agenda.’’<br />
Mr Williams saysits ‘‘peoplepowered’’<br />
effort will expose why<br />
Three Waters is zerogain,and will<br />
holdthe Minister to account.<br />
Thefull itinerary will be updated<br />
on NZ TaxpayerUnionFacebook<br />
page.<br />
The exact timesand locationsfor<br />
each stopbythe roadshowwill also<br />
be updated as the showrolls on<br />
throughout the country.<br />
Good<br />
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9:07am<br />
9:32pm<br />
Set 3:27am<br />
Rise 2:37pm<br />
Rise 7:57am<br />
Set 5:00pm<br />
Moderate SW Moderate SW Moderate SW Fresh SW<br />
Good<br />
Best 9:58am<br />
Times 10:26pm<br />
Set 4:43am<br />
Rise 3:05pm<br />
Rise 7:58am<br />
Set 5:00pm<br />
Best 10:55am<br />
Times 11:25pm<br />
Set 6:03am<br />
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SW<br />
Rise 7:58am<br />
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Best 11:57am<br />
Times<br />
Set 7:25am<br />
Rise 4:25pm<br />
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to moderate W<br />
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E1.1 mturning<br />
SW 1.1 mturning<br />
NE 1.0 m<br />
SE W1.1 m SE 1.0 m<br />
S S1.2 m SE 1.1 m<br />
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Good<br />
Joanne Gumbrell<br />
Chair, Waimakariri Age-friendly<br />
Advisory Group<br />
Age-Friendly group<br />
to get anew look<br />
We aresaddenedbythe deathsofDame<br />
Aroha ReritiCrofts and ChrisGreengrass,<br />
both supporters of Agefriendly<br />
Waimakariri.<br />
Chris, amember ofourAdvisory Group,<br />
received aQSM in theQueen’sBirthday<br />
Honours.<br />
WecongratulateDavid Ayers, also a<br />
supporter ofAgefriendly, whowas<br />
awarded aMNZM.<br />
The Waimakariri Agefriendly Advisory<br />
Groupisabouttoget anew look.<br />
The current Plan He Hoa AhakoaŌu<br />
Tauwas forthreeyears andisdue to<br />
finish at theendofthis month.<br />
Inanticipationofthis wehelda<br />
workshopwhere we decided ourworkis<br />
notyet doneandnever will be.<br />
In<strong>June</strong>2021residentsover50had<br />
exceeded 50 percent of theDistrict’s<br />
population.<br />
Predictions showthat by 2048 about 30%<br />
of Waimakaririresidentswillbeover 65<br />
yearsofage.<br />
Atthe workshop membersofthe<br />
Advisory Groupdecidedwe hadtwo<br />
options—togoitalone or withcouncil<br />
support. Thecommittee overwhelming<br />
preferred thecouncil support option.<br />
Ok<br />
Ok<br />
Best<br />
Times<br />
12:30am<br />
1:03pm<br />
Set 8:43am<br />
Rise 5:23pm<br />
Atthe recent communityand recreation<br />
committeeofcouncilwegavea<br />
presentation alongsidethe facilitator’s<br />
annual report.<br />
Madeleine Burdon,who hasworked for<br />
theWaimakariri District Council since<br />
2006, with her final rolebeingAgefriendly<br />
facilitator, retiresatthe endof<br />
themonth.<br />
She hasawealth of experience and<br />
skills. Wehavebeenfortunatetohave her<br />
as ourfacilitator and wish herall the best<br />
in herretirement.<br />
TheAgefriendly Advisory Group will<br />
be goingtothe communityagain,just like<br />
we didinthebeginning, and asking what<br />
still needstobedone to make<br />
Waimakariri‘‘a place where older people<br />
canstay connected, healthy, activeand<br />
respected,whatever their age’’. Personnel<br />
on theAdvisory Group maychange too,<br />
andwecould have peoplerepresenting<br />
more groups.Wehaverepresentatives<br />
from IHC, Migrants andNewcomers,<br />
Greypower, MSD,U3A,Waimakariri<br />
AccessGroup, CAB,aCouncillor,plus two<br />
independentmembers.<br />
Look outfor community workshopsand<br />
come andtell us what youwant.<br />
Helen Kelly :Her Life, by Rebecca<br />
Macfie<br />
Helen Kelly was the first female head<br />
of the country’s trade union<br />
movement, but she was also much<br />
more: avisionary who believed that<br />
all workers, whether in aunion or not,<br />
deserved to be given afair go.<br />
Things Ilearned at Art School, by<br />
Megan Dunn<br />
Part memoir, part essay collection,<br />
Megan Dunn’s ingenious, moving,<br />
hilariously personal Things ILearned<br />
at Art School tells the story of her<br />
early life and comingofage in New Zealand in the ‘70s, ‘80s<br />
and ‘90s.<br />
I’m So effing Tired, by Amy Shah<br />
Does it feel like your life is too busy, your days are too short, and you're feeling<br />
overworked, overstressed, and overtired? Chances are you’ve asked your doctor for<br />
help, only to be told that it’s because of your age, or your workload, or, worse, that<br />
it’s just “normal.”<br />
These titlesare available in both Waimakariri and Hurunui libraries. Find out more<br />
go to waimakariri.kotui.org.nz or hurunui.kotui.org.nz or contact your locallibrary.<br />
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5:57am 0.7 12:27am 2.2 6:43am 0.6 1:17am 2.3 7:30am 0.6 2:<strong>09</strong>am 2.3 8:19am 0.5 3:02am 2.4 9:13am 0.5 3:56am 2.4 10:<strong>09</strong>am 0.4 4:53am 2.4 11:08am 0.4<br />
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<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>June</strong> 9, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Victoria Park to be illuminated next month<br />
Adazzling display of lights in Victoria<br />
Park, Rangiora, next month will<br />
brighten up the winter sky.<br />
The MainPower Light Festival is<br />
being held on July 1and 2, with atheme<br />
of ‘‘Bigger, Better, Brighter’’, with a<br />
promise of alot more light installations<br />
than at the inaugural event in 2020, and<br />
plenty of entertainment.<br />
The lighting extravaganza will offer<br />
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laser lights, neon, disco lights, glow toys<br />
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D’Lights in Christchurch had been hand<br />
picked for the event.<br />
‘‘Plus there is more food, more market<br />
stalls and more entertainment,’’ says<br />
Karl.<br />
People can dance the night away on a<br />
UV dance floor, while enjoying the<br />
atmosphere.<br />
There will be roving entertainers, a<br />
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live music.<br />
There is huge demand for tickets for<br />
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Organisers are confident the festival<br />
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keen for agood night out, after earlier<br />
attempts to run the festival were<br />
stymied by Covid19 protocols.<br />
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rangioralightandsound.co.nz.<br />
The gates open at 5pm each evening,<br />
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Tickets already purchased for the<br />
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Dazzling display ... Bright lights from the inaugural MainPower Light Festival.<br />
The MainPower <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
Lights photo competition will also run<br />
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The competition is open to anyone<br />
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schools in New Zealand to be an Apple<br />
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the mathematics performance (PISA 2018)<br />
just abovethe average (489).<br />
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problem’’.<br />
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The next working bee is planned for<br />
Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 16.<br />
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waste and 390kg of green waste was<br />
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Southbrook Resource Recovery Park<br />
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rewarded for theirwork with morning tea.<br />
Volunteer’slong service recognised<br />
The longservice of volunteer, Wayne<br />
Morrison, has been recognised at the<br />
Ashley CommunityChurch.<br />
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trimming the church’s boundary<br />
Hawthorn hedge every summer, but has<br />
now retired from the job.<br />
He was presented with a$100 gift<br />
voucher, donated by Woodend Nurseries,<br />
in appreciation of his long serviceata<br />
recentcommunity morning tea, organised<br />
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Church Group, Jeneane Hobby.<br />
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Ashley localsand people who have longstanding<br />
associations with the church.<br />
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hedge.<br />
Jeneane saidshe was immensely<br />
grateful to Wayne for his longservice and<br />
also to Woodend Nurseries for donating<br />
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now be cut by another church volunteer<br />
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Trust steps up to offer hope<br />
By BENJAMIN GRIFFITHS<br />
Rangiora’s Hope<br />
Community Trust is<br />
facing arising demand<br />
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wake of Covid.<br />
Demand for<br />
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grown 13 percent this<br />
year, compared to 2021,<br />
and food parcels are<br />
supporting an even<br />
greater number of<br />
families.<br />
The trust is changing<br />
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counselling services, to<br />
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need, trust manager<br />
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‘‘If Iwent up to alot of<br />
people and ask what<br />
would you need<br />
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people couldn’t tell you,<br />
so what we’ve done is use<br />
phrases that the<br />
councillors hear all the<br />
time.<br />
‘‘So they can look at<br />
these and say, actually<br />
that could be me.<br />
Because we’re trying to<br />
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and make the<br />
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them.’’<br />
Alot of people think<br />
that counselling is<br />
expensive, but Hope<br />
offers its services at a<br />
much lower cost than<br />
most other services and<br />
funding may be available<br />
for those on abenefit.<br />
Tracy says she would<br />
rather people who need<br />
help to get in contact,<br />
rather than be put off by<br />
the cost.<br />
‘‘We’re not just dealing<br />
with old people, we’re<br />
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people, we’re not just<br />
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‘‘If we don’t have the<br />
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send them to there.’’<br />
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sessions available in<br />
Rangiora, and at the<br />
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Centre.<br />
Home visits are<br />
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Acourse is to be<br />
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mental wellbeing in the<br />
community, thanks to<br />
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The Hope trust gave<br />
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Of those food parcels,<br />
44 were delivered to<br />
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number is increasing,<br />
Tracy says.<br />
‘‘Unfortunately some<br />
people don’t know how to<br />
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don’t know where to get<br />
help,’’ she says.<br />
Some parents had gone<br />
without food for two days<br />
to ensure their children<br />
didn’t go hungry.<br />
‘‘There no reason for<br />
people to go without<br />
food, as help is always<br />
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Tracy says 170<br />
volunteers put in 13,740<br />
volunteer hours in 2021<br />
to help the trust provide<br />
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ARangiora childhood<br />
By SHELLEY TOPP<br />
A‘‘Rangiora kid’’, who has<br />
lived all of his 85 years in the<br />
town, has written abook about<br />
his colourful life.<br />
The Life and Times of a<br />
Rangiora Kid,isthe second<br />
book Tom McLaren, has<br />
written. His first. The History<br />
of St John Ambulance in<br />
Rangiora,was published in<br />
1994 and is now out of print,<br />
although acopy can still be<br />
borrowed through the<br />
Waimakariri libraries.<br />
It took Tom two years to<br />
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was self published last year. It<br />
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Tom decided to write The<br />
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of their lives before they ‘‘fall<br />
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He also realised that so<br />
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his lifetime that he had a<br />
plethora of events and<br />
material to write about.<br />
The book includes stories<br />
from the 1930s up until the<br />
present time, all told with ‘‘a<br />
good deal of humour’’.<br />
It also covers 1940s school<br />
life, hunting trips in Glentui,<br />
elephants parading down<br />
Rangiora’s High Street and all<br />
the significant changes and<br />
events that have taken place<br />
in New Zealand, and<br />
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as the many colourful<br />
Tom McLaren<br />
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Tom and his wife Norma<br />
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‘‘We have 3sons and 7<br />
grandchildren and enjoy an<br />
active life in our community.’’<br />
The couple had been hoping<br />
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the Rangiora Library last<br />
year, but the Covid19<br />
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However atalk is planned for<br />
Friday, <strong>June</strong> 17, in the<br />
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Training ... Fire service and St John volunteers enjoyed an evening of training in<br />
Culverden last week.<br />
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St John, fire service training<br />
Fire service volunteers from the Amuri<br />
Basin and beyond converged on<br />
Culverden for atraining evening last<br />
week.<br />
Culverden St John hosted the training<br />
for the second time on Tuesday, May 31,<br />
with 58 firefighters and ambulance<br />
personnel taking part.<br />
Brigades from Culverden, Waiau,<br />
Hanmer Springs, Hawarden and Waikari<br />
were involved in the training organised<br />
by Culverden St John station manager<br />
Ann Cleaver and member Kim Wilkinson.<br />
The pair set up five stations so the<br />
firefighters could practice arange of<br />
skills they may need in amedical<br />
emergency, Ann says.<br />
The skills included CPR, lifting,<br />
extraction of apatient in aconfined<br />
space and recording of vital signs.<br />
The Waikari Volunteer Fire Brigade<br />
triumphed in the CPR challenging,<br />
achieving 99.7 percent as an average in<br />
the compression test.<br />
The evening began with Anne Cleaver<br />
presenting Jackie Olorenshaw with her<br />
Queen’s medal in recognition of 12 years<br />
service to St John.<br />
Chris Draper was cited in Ann’s<br />
remarks, although he was not able to be<br />
present.<br />
Chris has been amember of the Amuri<br />
St John operational team for 47 years and<br />
is still an active operational officer.<br />
Culverden St John is still looking for<br />
volunteers.<br />
Recognition ... Jackie Olorenshaw<br />
received aQueen’s medal in recognition of<br />
her service to St John.<br />
In the four months from December<br />
2021 to March 31 the ambulances<br />
travelled 23,724km and the crews made<br />
183 callouts, totaling 532 volunteer hours.<br />
If you would like to join the friendly<br />
local team, please phone Ann Cleaver on<br />
0273272457 to arrange to come and have<br />
alook around the station.
Middlehurst delivering gold medal meat<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
Two <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> sistersare ‘‘pretty<br />
stoked’’ to win sixgold medals in the<br />
‘‘Outstanding New ZealandFood<br />
Producer Awards’’.<br />
RangiorabasedSophie Macdonaldand<br />
her sister Lucy, wholivesatLanercost<br />
nearCheviot,won six goldmedals in the<br />
annualawards from differentlamb cuts<br />
fromtheir family business Middlehurst<br />
Delivered.<br />
It wasthe firsttime the sisters had<br />
enteredthe awards, afteronlylaunching<br />
the brandintothe retailmarket in<br />
November 2020.<br />
Middlehurst Delivered wasestablished<br />
as an innovative way of allowingthe sisters<br />
to stayconnected withthe familyfarming<br />
business.<br />
The different cuts of lamb were<br />
competing againstlamb,beef, chicken,<br />
venison,sausages, duck, eggs, pies, garlic<br />
and truffle mushrooms.<br />
The gold medal winners in each<br />
category willnow go up forthe overall<br />
category and supreme winner awards,<br />
which will be announced in Auckland on<br />
<strong>June</strong>21.<br />
‘‘We’re allflyinguptoAuckland,soit<br />
willbepretty cool to connectwith the<br />
other winners andmeet newpeople,’’Lucy<br />
says.<br />
‘‘Itwill be fun to see how the other<br />
producersare doingand learnfrom them,’’<br />
Sophie adds.<br />
The sisters sayitisvery muchafamily<br />
effort.<br />
Their parents Willie and Susan<br />
Macdonald runthe 16,550hectare<br />
Middlehurst StationinMarlborough,<br />
while theirbrother Henry runs afinishing<br />
block at Cheviot.<br />
Betweenthe two properties,the family<br />
runs11,000 Merinosheepand 1200 Angus<br />
cattle.<br />
‘‘Henry has doneanamazing job in<br />
managing to getthe lambsready on time,’’<br />
Lucysays.‘‘Atthistimeofyearit’snot easy<br />
to havelambsreadytobekilled,but he’s<br />
managed to do it which allowsustodo<br />
whatwedo.’’<br />
Sophie says thepair haveenjoyed<br />
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considerablegrowth in theirfirst18<br />
months,supplying direct to customers and<br />
gettingmore intohighend restaurantsand<br />
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‘‘Withgrowth comeschallenges,but we<br />
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‘‘Theyhave supportedusfrom the<br />
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order it off themenu andittastes so good,<br />
and it’s always good when someoneelse<br />
cooks it.’’<br />
While Middlehurst Deliveredhas been<br />
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Middlehurst Deliveredwon goldinthe<br />
GiesenPaddock Medals category forits<br />
lambrack,oyster shoulder,lamb short<br />
ribs, ribeye, backstrap and rump.<br />
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20 <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>June</strong> 9, <strong>2022</strong><br />
‘No rhyme nor reason’ to<br />
NC sheep scanning results<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
Farmershavebeengettingmixed ewe<br />
scanningresults afterthe recentwet<br />
summer.<br />
<strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> sheepscannerDaniel<br />
Wheelersayswhile ewes are generally in<br />
good condition, around 40 percent of flocks<br />
he has scannedsofar havemorethan10%<br />
ofewesscanning as ‘‘empty’’.<br />
Someflocksevenhavemorethan20% of<br />
ewesscanningwithnolamb.<br />
MrWheeler says it could be due to fungal<br />
issues, resulting from long grass whichis<br />
essentially dead atthe base,whilesome<br />
ewesmayhaveissues with worms.<br />
❛It’s abit hit and miss. I<br />
scanned acouple of neighbours<br />
early on and one had 10% of<br />
ewes empty and the other only<br />
had 2%❜<br />
—Daniel Wheeler<br />
On the bright side, there are good ratesof<br />
twinbearingewesandquite afewewes<br />
pregnantwith triplets.<br />
‘‘It’s abit hit and miss.Iscannedacouple<br />
ofneighboursearlyon andone had10%of<br />
ewesempty and the other only had 2%. So<br />
there’s no rhyme nor reason,’’ he says.<br />
Mr Wheeler provides scanning services<br />
to farmers throughout <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
and in theSelwyn district.<br />
Overall farmers seem to be positive as<br />
they enterwinterand beginpreparingfor<br />
spring, hesays.<br />
‘‘They’reprobably under abit of pressure<br />
with increasing regulations, but the strong<br />
meat prices are making everyone abit<br />
All in aday's work ... Daniel Wheeler hard<br />
at work scanning ewes.<br />
PHOTO: MAGGIE CROFT<br />
more optimistic.<br />
‘‘Interest ratesandpricerises are<br />
startingbite, but we’re allinthe same<br />
boat.’’<br />
Mr Wheelerisstarting toscanthe later<br />
lambers,which were mated in late<br />
February and March. ‘‘It will be interesting<br />
to see if it continues as Marchwas abit<br />
drierthan in February.’’<br />
For nowheisonly seeinghis sheep ‘‘in<br />
the dark’’due to hisbusy schedule, but he<br />
hopes to scan his ewes in amonth’s time.<br />
Mr Wheeler was overinScotlandduring<br />
the earlyautumnperiodscanning sheep in<br />
the Scottishhighlandsand lowlands.<br />
He says Scotlandhas more extremes<br />
than New Zealand, ranging from intensive<br />
indoor systems, grazing on intensive arable<br />
ground to the traditional hillcountrysheep<br />
stations.<br />
‘‘Someplacesdon’t even get100%and<br />
thefarmerwill be happy with 90% to 95%.<br />
In the highlands you can get someverywet<br />
and very cold country.’’<br />
Book tells meat sector story<br />
New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector has<br />
used amix of collaboration, ingenuity<br />
and innovation to survive and thrive<br />
through aperiod of volatile political,<br />
cultural and economic uncertainty, a<br />
new book reveals.<br />
Commissioned by the New Zealand<br />
Meat Board (NZMB) to celebrate its 100th<br />
anniversary, Meeting Change: the NZ Red<br />
Meat Story 1997<strong>2022</strong>,covers the sector’s<br />
journey over the past 25 years and finds<br />
there is plenty to celebrate.<br />
Due to be published this month,<br />
Meeting Change will be the third in a<br />
series of histories about the sector: the<br />
first being Golden Jubilee edited by Dai<br />
Hayward (1972) and the second Meat Acts,<br />
written by Janet Tyson and Mick Calder<br />
(1999).<br />
Authors Ali Spencer and Mick Calder’s<br />
research for this latest record included<br />
more than 50 interviews with sector<br />
leaders such as Sir Graeme Harrison,<br />
Jeff Grant, Mike Petersen, Craig Hickson<br />
and the late Tim Ritchie.<br />
‘‘It never ceases to surprise me how<br />
much has changed in such ashort space<br />
of time,’’ Mr Calder said.<br />
‘‘This book highlights the many<br />
innovations and strong characters in the<br />
sector and the extraordinary culture<br />
change and events that have taken<br />
place.’’<br />
Board chairman Andrew Morrison said<br />
the book demonstrated the sector’s<br />
resilience over the past 25 years, the<br />
evolving role of the board and the<br />
importance of Beef+Lamb New Zealand.<br />
‘‘While B+LNZ has taken over the<br />
sector’s industry good responsibilities,<br />
the NZMB continues to deliver for the<br />
industry with its effective quota<br />
management function helping underpin<br />
the sector’s success.<br />
‘‘The NZMB currently oversees $2.3<br />
billion of red meat exports to the quota<br />
markets of the European Union, United<br />
Kingdom and United States. It also has<br />
Red meat ... New Zealand Meat Board<br />
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celebrate its 100th anniversary. PHOTO: SUPPLIED<br />
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‘‘This provides crucial funding to assist<br />
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export markets, maintain aprudent level<br />
of net assets to avoid jeopardising quota<br />
markets and the integrity of quota<br />
management systems, and deliver<br />
funding for industry good activities such<br />
as genetics.’’<br />
Mr Morrison says the board’s duties<br />
will expand to take responsibility for the<br />
administration of the transitional Free<br />
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United Kingdom and New Zealand, once<br />
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22 <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>June</strong> 9, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Arable investment fund idea floated<br />
By TIM CRONSHAW<br />
An investment fund could be on the<br />
cards to get more arablegrowers<br />
out of the commodityrut.<br />
The fund was brieflyoutlinedby<br />
Foundationfor ArableResearch<br />
(FAR) chief executive Alison<br />
Stewart at the Women in Seed<br />
Forum in Christchurch recently.<br />
ProfStewart said the time was<br />
fastapproaching for growers to<br />
cometogether and make big<br />
changes.<br />
Growers werebasically<br />
producingingredientsfor a<br />
domestic commodity market and<br />
would onlyever get acommodity<br />
price.<br />
Theyneededtohave more<br />
ownershipineither aunique<br />
germplasm, attribute, technology or<br />
processing that could preferablybe<br />
exported, she said.<br />
She said growers werenow<br />
telling FAR that it might be time to<br />
takearisk at asector level.<br />
FAR’s boardand management<br />
teamrealised that if they wanted<br />
growers to trysomething new they<br />
had to look at completely new ideas<br />
about how FAR could supportthe<br />
industry,she said.<br />
‘‘Weare justinthe process of<br />
taking to our neighboursperhaps<br />
the idea of setting up an investment<br />
fundtodrive new commercial<br />
business opportunities in the<br />
arable sector for the benefit of<br />
arable growers.<br />
‘‘That’squite challenging.’’<br />
She said high prices werejust a<br />
blipand growers hadtopromote<br />
their products to consumers to add<br />
value and diversify into new<br />
Change afoot ... Alison Stewart is proposing change.<br />
markets, crops andproducts or try<br />
somethingcompletely different.<br />
‘‘We can’tjust keep doing what<br />
we’re doing becauseweare going to<br />
have abig chunk of people who are<br />
just going to say this is toohard and<br />
it’s just not making enoughmoney.’’<br />
Growers only get 10 cents froma<br />
$1 loaf of bread and the same for a<br />
$3.50 loaf so don’t see addedvalue<br />
in the existing supply chain model.<br />
They were pricetakers even in<br />
seed multiplication withcontract<br />
premiums lower thanthe past.<br />
There was littlenegotiation<br />
power and they were competing<br />
against each other,but they were<br />
now talking aboutpulling together,<br />
she said.<br />
Prof Stewartsaid growers needed<br />
to convince big supermarketsthat<br />
consumers would pay more for<br />
bakeryproducts made from local<br />
grain.<br />
She said the sector had many<br />
challenges and was being swamped<br />
with government legislation for<br />
PHOTO: TIM CRONSHAW<br />
environmental, fresh water and<br />
greenhouse gas compliance.<br />
New pests had arrived at the<br />
same timeas‘‘pretty much the<br />
harvest from hell’’for most grain<br />
and seed growing areas.<br />
This had resulted in production<br />
losses about 22% decline in wheat<br />
and maize,30% in cloverand some<br />
of the pea crops were adisaster,<br />
with ryegrass and seed either down<br />
in production or quality.<br />
The difficultenvironment had<br />
left arablefarmers ‘‘pretty<br />
depressed’’, she said.<br />
‘‘Twoofour bestfarmers who are<br />
passionate about arable, they<br />
basicallysaid to me they really<br />
questioned whether they wantedto<br />
stay in arable, actually stay in<br />
farming.’’<br />
The silverlining of increased<br />
demand from lower supply was that<br />
growers who earned$420 atonne<br />
for milling wheatlastyear were<br />
now getting $650/t and barley feed<br />
had gone from $394/tto$555/t.<br />
On-farm inflation<br />
Onfarm inflation is at its<br />
highest in almost 40years,<br />
according to Beef+LambNew<br />
Zealand’s Economic Service<br />
Sheep and Beef OnFarm<br />
Inflation Report, andcostsare<br />
expected to increase.<br />
While Consumer Price Index<br />
(CPI) data has the annual<br />
inflationrate at 6.9percent,<br />
the latest onfarminflation<br />
ratehas hit 10.2%, the highest<br />
it’sbeen since1985/86 whenit<br />
reach 13.2%.<br />
With added financial<br />
pressures,which are expected<br />
to increase, BLNZ is<br />
concerned increasing<br />
regulatory requirements from<br />
the Government, suchas<br />
freshwater and biodiversity<br />
rules, will stretch farmerseven<br />
further.<br />
‘‘There’s alot of costly<br />
regulation coming at farmers<br />
at present,’’ chief executive<br />
Sam McIvor says.<br />
‘‘Given the importance of<br />
agriculture in driving our<br />
economy’s recovery, it’s<br />
critical thatthe Government<br />
getsits policysettings right.<br />
‘‘Many of theincreased costs<br />
due to inflation are outsideof<br />
the Government’s control,but<br />
they can helpbyensuringany<br />
policychangesare needed,<br />
workableand costeffective for<br />
our farmers.’’<br />
Mr McIvor says farmersare<br />
committed to protecting the<br />
environment, including<br />
biodiversity.<br />
Farmers actively managed<br />
1.4 million hectares of native<br />
vegetation on thousands of<br />
farmsacross the country, so he<br />
is calling for policies that are<br />
‘‘enabling and supportive’’,<br />
rather thansimplyputting<br />
costly barriers in the way.<br />
BLNZ’s Economic Service<br />
Sheepand BeefOnFarm<br />
InflationReport identifies<br />
annual changes in the prices of<br />
goodsand servicespurchased<br />
by sheep andbeef farms.<br />
The overallonfarm inflation<br />
rate is determinedbyweighing<br />
up the changes in prices for<br />
individual input categories by<br />
theirproportion of total farm<br />
expenditure.<br />
While onfarminflation had<br />
been comparable with theCPI<br />
in recentyears, the 2021/22<br />
report shows farmersare now<br />
facing significant price<br />
increases in allbut oneof16<br />
inputcategories.<br />
‘‘Sheep andbeef farm input<br />
prices increased by 10.2% in<br />
the year to March,and when<br />
interestrates are excluded,<br />
inputprices were up by<br />
10.7%,’’BLNZ Economic<br />
Servicechief economist<br />
Andrew Burtt says.<br />
‘‘With atight labour market<br />
and increasedimport shipping<br />
costs, farmers haveseen<br />
increased prices for<br />
contractors, tradespeople,<br />
machinery andparts for<br />
operating farm infrastructure<br />
and vehicles.’’<br />
‘‘Fuel prices havecontinued<br />
to rise since March and<br />
fertiliser pricesare expected<br />
to rise thismonth, too.’’<br />
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<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>June</strong> 9, <strong>2022</strong><br />
25<br />
Two NC teams in semis<br />
RUGBY<br />
By PETER WILLIAMS<br />
It was aredletterday forthe two <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>teams whohad made the<br />
quarterfinals of the Luisetti Seeds Cup<br />
Combined Rugby competition.<br />
Both Saracensand GlenmarkCheviot<br />
managedcontrasting victories, so forthe<br />
firsttimesince2010two <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>Clubswill be competingat<br />
the semifinal stage.<br />
Saracenswill be hostingPrebbleton,<br />
while GlenmarkCheviotmust travel to<br />
Hinds to meetSouthern.<br />
Saracens vSpringston<br />
Despite itsrecentunexpectedlossto<br />
Ohoka, Saracens started favourites<br />
againstSpringston, primarily because<br />
it hadbeaten Springstonreasonably<br />
comfortably (3416) in section play, and<br />
thistimehad theadded advantage of<br />
playing at home.<br />
Saracens had, however,been<br />
deprived of the nucleus of their<br />
leadership team with their regular<br />
captain, Josh Maynard and vicecaptain,<br />
Willie Kerr unavailable<br />
because of injury andillness<br />
respectively.<br />
Theportentswereominous when<br />
Springston, who had the better ofthe<br />
early exchanges, scored atry afteronly<br />
fiveminutes.<br />
But Saracensrallied immediately<br />
andsurged on to attack.Withregular<br />
kicker,Ricky Allin, in thebloodbin,<br />
replacementLachy Grant stepped up<br />
and coolly landed an excellent penalty<br />
to narrow the gap.<br />
Slowly, Saracensassertedits<br />
superiority, with its scrum gaining<br />
ascendancy over Springston.<br />
Brett Hancox and Nathan Goodwin<br />
were strong on the tackle, and also<br />
dominated thebreakdown. Allin landed<br />
an excellentlongrange penalty onthe<br />
half hourtogiveSaracensthe lead for<br />
thefirsttimeinthematch andthiswas<br />
quickly followed by two long range<br />
tries.<br />
Thefirst was outofthetop drawer. It<br />
was scored by impressivefullback<br />
Harry Murray who popped up at the<br />
right place at the right time to touch<br />
down after some excellent interpassing.<br />
Thesecondwas scored by standin<br />
captain,AlexKennedy whowas<br />
certainly filling theleadershipvacuum<br />
by leading from the front.<br />
He carried hard allday andonthis<br />
occasionmanaged an interceptjust on<br />
hisown side of the half way lineand<br />
sprinted 60 meters to score in the<br />
corner.<br />
Thesight of thelanky lock in full<br />
flight was the mostcaptivatingmoment<br />
of thematch–and an important oneas<br />
another excellent conversionbyAllin<br />
extended Saracens lead to 205,<br />
although Springston did score on the<br />
cusp of halftime to keep it in touch.<br />
Another longrange trysoonafterthe<br />
resumption came when fullback Murray<br />
carved throughand drew the defence,<br />
before offloading to winger Ollie<br />
Bithray, He, too, timed his pass to<br />
perfection to centre Toby Ashby who<br />
had ranged up on theinside.<br />
But Springston wasnot about to lie<br />
down. It scored another forwardtry<br />
afteraseriesofpickandgoes that<br />
narrowed theleadto10points<br />
With10minutesremaining, Saracens<br />
hooker Connor Higgins was yellow<br />
carded for atip tackle and the Saracens<br />
faithfulhad to endure anervouswait<br />
forthe final whistle. Duringthis time,<br />
the Saracens forwards really stood up,<br />
especially at scrum time.<br />
Hancox had an outstanding game. He<br />
Captain Fantastic ... Standin Saracens captain, Alex Kennedy, led from the front<br />
including scoring this vital 60 metre intercept try against Springston.<br />
PHOTO:LEONIE HANCOX<br />
tackled tigerishly, and showedhis<br />
versatilitybyfillinginat halfback late<br />
in thegamewhen thepressure was on.<br />
The midfield combinationofKerran<br />
Jenkins andTobyAshley ranhard all<br />
dayand posedproblemsfor the<br />
Springston defence.<br />
Saracens scored three memorable<br />
tries, but Springston alsoscored three,<br />
so,while it wasafineteameffortby<br />
Saracens, in theend it was thegoalkicking<br />
of sharpshooter,Allin,who<br />
alsohadafine all roundgame,that<br />
made thedifference.<br />
Saracens 27 (Harry Murray, Alex<br />
Kennedy, Toby Ashby, tries, Lachie<br />
Grant 1penalty, RickyAllin1penalty, 3<br />
conversions) beat Springston 17<br />
(Marshall van Jaarsveld,SeanHowson,<br />
Jason Montin tries).<br />
Southbridgev<br />
GlenmarkCheviot<br />
GlenmarkCheviot, the eighthranked<br />
teamgoinginto thequarterfinals,<br />
faced the daunting prospect of<br />
travelling to the fortress of Southbridge<br />
to face thetopqualifier.<br />
But the<strong>North</strong>erners came up withan<br />
epicperformance.<br />
Taking everyopportunity to<br />
capitalise on anunexpectedly high<br />
numberoferrors fromSouthbridge,it<br />
made no race ofit.<br />
Thefirst half in particular turned out<br />
to be aCogs Harnettbenefit. Hescored<br />
thefirst try, afterjust5minutes, and<br />
anotherjust before halftime. In<br />
between times, hooker Nick Hyde had<br />
also touched down. Harnett converted<br />
allthree triesand addedtwo penalties<br />
for apersonal firsthalf tally of 22<br />
points.<br />
This imposed ahugeamount of<br />
scoreboard pressure.<br />
The halftime scoreline of 270 was<br />
almost unbelievable.Itreflected ahuge<br />
defensive effort byGlenmarkCheviot to<br />
shut Southbridge outinthe first half.<br />
Southbridge raised itssupporters<br />
hopesbriefly with aconverted trysoon<br />
after the resumption, but Glenmark<br />
Cheviot largely managed to keep it<br />
contained and midway through the<br />
second halfGlenmarkCheviotbroke<br />
the scoreboard openagain withtwo<br />
further tries. Harnett converted them<br />
both, meaning he converted all five<br />
tries,totake his pointstally for theday<br />
to 26.<br />
But it was farfrom aoneman<br />
performanceforGlenmarkCheviot.<br />
The whole pack deserve ahugeamount<br />
of credit. Hyde and flanker Jake<br />
Vincent were everpresent while<br />
skipper, Andrew Hull, led fromthe<br />
front.<br />
Thebackline defensivepatterns<br />
provedsoeffective, and much of the<br />
attack, was builtaround theexperience<br />
of MikeKeane.<br />
Southbridge14 (John McKeefrey,<br />
Boston Horn, tries, ShannonDonald 2<br />
conversions) lost to Glenmark Cheviot<br />
41 (Nick Hyde, George Fox, Caleb Beck,<br />
tries, Corrigan Harnett2tries, 2<br />
penalties 5conversions.<br />
Forteams who did notmake the<br />
quarter finals of theLuisetti Seeds Cup,<br />
play resumes on Saturday, and the<br />
following Saturday,todeterminefinal<br />
finishing positions.<br />
There are just three weeks leftofround<br />
robin play in the Division 2MikeGreer<br />
Homescompetitionand it is reached an<br />
intriguing stage.<br />
Four teams have cleared away fromthe<br />
restinthequestforthe Mockett Cup,<br />
with only onepoint separating the four<br />
teams each of whom have had justone<br />
loss.<br />
Kaikoura (26), Kaiapoi, Hurunuiand<br />
Glenmark Cheviot(all25) will fight it<br />
outbetween them.<br />
Kaikoura was unbeatenuntil last<br />
Saturdaywhenitwas toppled 1410 by<br />
thelowlyrankedWoodend team in a<br />
fiercelycontested match. Kaikoura<br />
nearlysalvaged alast gaspwin but was<br />
bundled outjustshort of thecorner flag<br />
in the lastmovementofthe match.<br />
Kaikoura has not yet met any of the<br />
other three top teams, so its onepoint<br />
lead could be very tenuous.<br />
However, it hasprovedavery difficult<br />
side to beat at home, especiallywhen<br />
defendingthe PickeringChallenge<br />
Shield, and two of its last three games<br />
areathome, startingthisSaturday<br />
against Hurunui.<br />
NORTH CANTERBURYRUGBY<br />
SUBUNION -11 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />
Luisetti SeedsCombined Div 1-SemiFinals<br />
SouthernSenior VGlenmark Cheviot, 02:45 PM,Hinds 1.<br />
SaracensVPrebbleton,02:45PM, Sbk1.<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>Rugby Supporters Trophy<br />
Ohoka VWaihora, 02:45 PM,Mand1.<br />
NCRSU Plate<br />
AshleyVRakaia, 02:45 PM, LobLr1.<br />
Kaiapoi VHurunui, 02:45 PM,KaiOv.<br />
Plaque Oxford VWoodend, 02:45 PM.OxOval..<br />
Division 2-Ellesmere&<strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
10/06/22 OxfordVOhoka, 07:30 PM, OxOval.<br />
11/06/22 AshleyVAmberley,01:00 PM,LobLr1. Glenmark<br />
Cheviot VWoodend, 01:00 PM, Omi 1. Saracens VKaiapoi<br />
GOLDS, 01:00 PM, Sbk1. Kaikoura VHurunui, 02:00 PM,<br />
Kaik 1.<br />
Combined Colts<br />
West Melton VGlenmark Cheviot, 01:00 PM, Wmelt 2.<br />
Kaiapoi VAshley,01:00 PM,Kai 2.<br />
Womens<br />
Kaiapoi VPrebbleton,1.00 PM,Kaiapoi 1<br />
1stXV<br />
Rangiora HS VMBC 11.00AM RHS1.<br />
Under 18<br />
Rangiora HS VWaihora 1.00PM. Hurunui VPrebbleton<br />
1.00PM. Kaiapoi BYE.<br />
Under 16<br />
Methven VKaiapoi HS 1.00PM. Rangiora HSVHurunui<br />
1.00PM. Oxford VMCRU1.00PM.<br />
Under14.5<br />
OxfordVRangiora HS Green1.00PM. MCRU VRangiora HS<br />
Gold1.00PM.Kaioura BYE.<br />
Under 13 –all games 11.40am<br />
Hurunui VAshley, Cul 2. Kaiapoi VSaracens, Kaiapoi 2.<br />
Woodend VOxford,Woodend 2.<br />
Under 12 –all games 11.30am<br />
Ohoka Red VAmberley, Mand 2.Hurunui VAshley, Cul 1.<br />
Glenmark Cheviot VOxford, Omi 1. 12.30pm Kaikoura V<br />
Ohoka,Kaik 1. Saracens BYE.<br />
Under 11 –all games 10.30am<br />
AAmberley VKaiapoi Blue, Amb 2.Hurunui VAshley, Cul<br />
2. Ohoka Black VKaiapoi Gold, Mand 3. Oxford VOhoka<br />
Red, Ox 3. 10:25am Saracens Red VWoodend, Sbk jr7.<br />
SaracensBlueBYE.<br />
Under10–all games 12.10pm<br />
Amberley Blue VKaikoura, Amb Jnr 3a. Amberley Black V<br />
Ashley Blue, Amb 1a. Hurunui VWoodend, Cul 3a. Ohoka<br />
Black VKaiapoi Gold, Mand Jr 5a. Oxford VOhoka Red, Ox<br />
4a.<br />
Under 9–all games 10.00am<br />
Hurunui VAshley Blue, Cul 4a. Glenmark Cheviot VAshley<br />
Green,Omi 1a.Kaiapoi Gold VSaracens Blue,Kai 2a. Oxford<br />
VOhoka Red, Ox 4a. Saracens Red VWoodend, Sbk Jr6.<br />
Ohoka Black BYE.<br />
Under 8–all games 11.05am<br />
Amberley VKaikoura Red, Amb Jr 3b. Hurunui VAshley<br />
Blue, Cul 4a. Glenmark Cheviot BlueVAshley Green,Omi 2a.<br />
Glenmark Cheviot Black VOhoka Black, Omi 2c. Saracens<br />
BlueVKaiapoi Gold, Sbk3b. Oxford VOhoka Red, Ox Jr 5b.<br />
SaracensRed VWoodend Black,Sbk 3c.KaikouraBlueBYE.<br />
Under 7–all games 10.50am<br />
Amberley VWoodend Green, Amb Jr3a. Hurunui Black V<br />
AshleyBlue, Cul 4b. Glenmark Cheviot VAshley Green, Omi<br />
2b.Kaiapoi Blue VHurunui, Kai 3a.Kaiapoi Gold VSaracens<br />
Blue, Kai 3b. Oxford Red VOhoka Black, Ox Jr 5a. Ohoka<br />
RedVOxford Black, Mand Jr 6a.Saracens RedVWoodend<br />
Black,Sbk 3a.<br />
Under 6-all games 10:00am<br />
Amberley VOhoka Green, Amb Jr 3a. Glenmark Cheviot<br />
Gold VAshley Gold, Omi 2b. Glenmark Cheviot Blue V<br />
AshleyGreen, Omi 2c.Hurunui Black VAshley Blue,Cul 3a.<br />
Kaiapoi Blue VAshleyWhite, Kai 3a.Glenmark CheviotBlack<br />
VWoodend White, Omi 1c. Kaiapoi Gold VSaracens Blue,<br />
Sbk 3a. Ohoka Black VWoodend Green,Mand Jr 6a. Ohoka<br />
RedVOxford, MandJr7a. Saracens RedVWoodend Black,<br />
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What’s happening in your<br />
community…<br />
Orange traffic light restrictions are in place -visit waimakariri.govt.nz for further information.<br />
Legal Challenge bigger than Three Waters<br />
Three Local Authorities are going tothe High Court<br />
to defend fundamental property rights.<br />
Timaru, Waimakariri and Whangarei District<br />
Councils are asking the High Court for<br />
declarations on the rights and interests that<br />
property ownership entails.<br />
Thecouncils areseekinglegal clarityonthese<br />
mattersastheirviewisthatunder theGovernment’s<br />
ThreeWaters reform proposals, it is expropriating<br />
council ownedpropertywithout conceding that it is a<br />
“taking”, andwithout fair compensation beingpaid to<br />
communities fortheir property.<br />
Additionally, the Government’s proposals remove<br />
local democratic accountability associated with<br />
the management of those water assets.<br />
Mayors Nigel Bowen, Dan Gordon and Sheryl<br />
Mai are taking the action on behalf of their<br />
communities, asthey contend that these<br />
actions are incompatible with long standing and<br />
fundamental laws around property ownership and<br />
democratic accountability.<br />
They are being represented by eminent barrister<br />
Jack Hodder QC. The hearing dates have been set<br />
down for 7and 8<strong>June</strong> in the Wellington High Court.<br />
Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen said that<br />
this case is far bigger than just the three waters<br />
reform as it could have serious ramifications for<br />
owners of any property.<br />
“Property rights are absolutely fundamental<br />
in New Zealand. If you’ve bought and paid for<br />
something you should have reasonable control<br />
over it, and alegitimate expectation that it will<br />
not be expropriated without compensation. As<br />
owners on behalf of the community ofthis critical<br />
infrastructure we want to ensure that any future<br />
changes respect these basic rights,” he said.<br />
“While Three Waters reform prompted this action,<br />
what we’re talking about here concerns some<br />
really basic and fundamental rights that most<br />
people ordinarily would take for granted and<br />
normally wouldn’t be up for discussion or even be a<br />
source of contention.<br />
“The fact the government are seeking to undermine<br />
basic property rights sets arisky precedent for<br />
New Zealand.<br />
“We don’t believe that concepts such as collective<br />
ownership with no control ofassets and “shares”<br />
that don’t deliver any of the usual rights or<br />
obligations that gowith equity ownership, are in<br />
line with existing property rights and laws.<br />
“If this goes unchallenged the simple line to draw<br />
is that if the Government can single-handedly<br />
redefine ownership ofthree waters infrastructure<br />
in this manner, than where else could it apply these<br />
concepts? Could roads or port companies be next?<br />
“That the government is working so hard to dismiss<br />
this case and undermine these basic property<br />
rights should be ared flag and areal concern for<br />
all New Zealanders.”<br />
Work to Repair the Damaged Old<br />
Waimakariri Bridge Underway<br />
Christchurch City Council (who own the bridge)<br />
are making repairs to the Old Bridge aer<br />
receiving specialised hardwood timber that meets<br />
safety standards.<br />
Contractors will remove broken posts and materials<br />
before installing the 10 new posts and rails.<br />
The current detour will remain in place while<br />
we’re repairing the bridge. So motorists travelling<br />
northbound towards Kaiapoi will be able to use<br />
the bridge. The southbound lane on the bridge will<br />
remain closed until repairs are completed hopefully<br />
later this week.<br />
Have you signed up for<br />
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Friday17<strong>June</strong> 9am –10.30am<br />
Rangiora Town Hall<br />
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For more details visit waimakariri.govt.nz/ontrack<br />
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WALKING AND<br />
CYCLING<br />
NETWORK PLAN<br />
AWalking and Cycling Network Plan has<br />
been developed for the District.<br />
This plan shows the connections we already<br />
have inplace and where new link and routes<br />
are proposed to make better connections in and<br />
around our towns.<br />
There will be drop-in sessions across the<br />
District where you can come and talk to staff<br />
about the proposals.<br />
Visit waimakairiri.govt.nz/letstalk to find<br />
adrop-in session, learn more about the<br />
network plan and tell us what you think.<br />
Cust Community Meeting<br />
To Discuss the Future ofthe Cust<br />
Plunket Rooms<br />
The Council are helping to facilitate<br />
acommunity meeting in Cust.<br />
The meeting is to gain feedback from<br />
the local community about Plunket<br />
New Zealand’s proposed decision to sell<br />
the Cust Plunket Rooms.<br />
Date and Time: 13 <strong>June</strong>, 7.30pm<br />
Location: Cust Community Centre<br />
For more information, please contact<br />
martin.pugh@wmk.govt.nz<br />
Find out more at waimakariri.govt.nz
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Drinking Water –<br />
Plumbosolvency Health Notice<br />
In New Zealand, most drinking water is<br />
plumbosolvent, which means it can dissolve very<br />
small amounts of metals from older pipes or from<br />
metal fittings such as taps.<br />
As an example, when you turn off atap there will be<br />
asmall amount of water left in the tap body. If this<br />
water is left sitting inthe tap for hours it may<br />
dissolve metals from the tap body.<br />
Although the health risk isnegligible, your local<br />
Council is recommending that all households flush a<br />
cup of water from their drinking water taps each<br />
morning before use.<br />
This is in line with the Drinking Water Standards for<br />
New Zealand.<br />
All households are advised to take this precaution,<br />
whether they are on apublic orprivate water<br />
supply.<br />
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or contact your local Council for more information.<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE OF<br />
APPLICATION FOR<br />
ON-LICENCE<br />
SECTION 101, SALE<br />
AND SUPPLYOF<br />
ALCOHOL ACT 2012<br />
The Taste Asian Fusion<br />
House (Lai Bros Limited),<br />
63 Percival Street, Rangiora<br />
7400 has made application<br />
to the District Licensing<br />
Committee at Rangiora for<br />
the renewal of aOn-Licence<br />
in respect of the premises<br />
situated at 63 Percival<br />
Street, Rangiora 7400<br />
known as The Taste Asian<br />
Fusion House.<br />
The general nature of the<br />
business conducted (or to<br />
be conducted) under the<br />
licence is Restaurant.<br />
The days on which and<br />
the hours during which<br />
alcohol is (or is intended to<br />
be) sold under the licence<br />
are Tuesday to Sunday<br />
Lunch (11.30am -2.30pm)<br />
Dunner (4.00pm -9.00pm).<br />
The application may be<br />
inspected during ordinary<br />
office hours at the office<br />
of the Waimakariri District<br />
Licensing Committee at<br />
215 High Street, Rangiora.<br />
Any person who is entitled<br />
to object and who wishes<br />
to object to the issue of<br />
the licence may, not later<br />
than 15 working days after<br />
the date of the publication<br />
of this notice, file anotice<br />
in writing ofthe objection<br />
with the Secretary of<br />
the Waimakariri District<br />
Licensing Committee at<br />
Private Bag 1005, Rangiora<br />
or email to records@wmk.<br />
govt.nz.<br />
No objection to the renewal<br />
of alicence may be made<br />
in relation to amatter other<br />
than amatter specified is<br />
section 131 of the Sale and<br />
Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.<br />
This is the first publication<br />
of this notice.<br />
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FEES AND CHARGESFOR<br />
<strong>2022</strong>-2023<br />
From July 1 st <strong>2022</strong>, anupdated Fees and Charges list<br />
willcomeinto effect.<br />
There is achance between now and <strong>June</strong> 17 th to<br />
provide feedback, before the listisfinalised.<br />
You can view the list on our website, under<br />
Consultations on the Home Page, or visit any Service<br />
CentreorAmberleyOffice to seeahard copy.<br />
To provide feedback, pleaseemail<br />
feedback@hurunui.govt.nz<br />
(Subject:Feesand Charges)<br />
or ringthe AmberleyOffice 03 314 8816.<br />
Note, feedback mustbereceived by Friday<strong>June</strong>17.<br />
BUILDER OR<br />
CARPENTER wanted for<br />
small job on house. Phone<br />
022 365 8655.<br />
Situations Vacant<br />
COOK/CHEF: Are you an<br />
experienced, enthusiastic,<br />
confident and proven producer<br />
of outstanding meals?<br />
If so ...wewant you! The<br />
newly owned and branded<br />
Hotel in Oxford, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
is opening in July!<br />
We require adynamic Chef/<br />
Cook with excellent communication<br />
skills who can<br />
remain calm under pressure,<br />
whose cuisine will keep<br />
the patrons coming back for<br />
more delicious meals;<br />
essential job functions:<br />
Planning hearty new dishes<br />
alongside the hotelier,<br />
whilst managing food<br />
budgets and ordering of food<br />
supplies, monitoring quality<br />
of dishes at all stages of<br />
preparation and presentation,<br />
communicating food<br />
preparation and hygiene<br />
standards with other kitchen<br />
staff and training staff when<br />
necessary, preparing and<br />
cooking food to avery high<br />
standard, maintaining a<br />
safe and tidy kitchen at all<br />
times, the role will have split<br />
shifts 5 days a week and<br />
hours will vary initially;<br />
remuneration will be<br />
depending on the experience<br />
of the successful applicant.<br />
— Please email your curriculum<br />
vitae and names of 2<br />
referees to: info@thewest.nz<br />
Applications close <strong>June</strong> 27,<br />
<strong>2022</strong>. Positions commence<br />
week of July 18, <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
2488480<br />
TRADESMAN or Retiree<br />
wanted to break up and<br />
remove spa bath in Rangiora,<br />
cash job. Please phone<br />
022 365 8655.<br />
2488455<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE OF<br />
APPLICATION FOR<br />
ON-LICENCE<br />
SECTION 101, SALE<br />
AND SUPPLY OF<br />
ALCOHOL ACT 2012<br />
Sunshine Vietnamese<br />
Restaurant, Unit 8/77<br />
Hilton Street, Kaiapoi,<br />
7630, NZ has made<br />
application to the District<br />
Licensing Committee at<br />
Rangiora for the renewal<br />
of aOn-Licence in respect<br />
of the premises situated<br />
at Unit 8/77 Hilton Street,<br />
Kaiapoi, 7630, NZ known<br />
as Sunshine Vietnamese<br />
Restaurant.<br />
The general nature of the<br />
business conducted (or to<br />
be conducted) under the<br />
licence is Restaurant.<br />
The days on which and<br />
the hours during which<br />
alcohol is (or is intended<br />
to be) sold under the<br />
licence are 10am to 10pm,<br />
Monday to Sundays.<br />
The application may be<br />
inspected during ordinary<br />
office hours at the office<br />
of the Waimakariri District<br />
Licensing Committee at<br />
215 High Street, Rangiora.<br />
Any person who is entitled<br />
to object and who wishes<br />
to object to the issue of<br />
the licence may, not later<br />
than 15 working days after<br />
the date of the publication<br />
of this notice, file anotice<br />
in writing of the objection<br />
with the Secretary of<br />
the Waimakariri District<br />
Licensing Committee<br />
at Private Bag 1005,<br />
Rangiora 7440 or email<br />
to records@wmk.govt.nz.<br />
No objection to the<br />
renewal of alicence may<br />
be made in relation to a<br />
matter other than amatter<br />
specified in section 131<br />
of the Sale and Supply of<br />
Alcohol Act 201.<br />
This is the first publication<br />
of this notice.<br />
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Situations Vacant<br />
REPORTERS<br />
Star Media is seeking reporters to<br />
join its Christchurch newsroom.<br />
The roles coverarangeofnewsfromthe metropolitan<br />
focused The Star to neighbourhood community titles.<br />
The successful applicants will need to haveapassion<br />
forstory telling and the communitiestheywill write<br />
about,and liveand breathe journalism.<br />
Star Media is adivision of Allied Press.<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE OF<br />
APPLICATION FOR<br />
ON-LICENCE<br />
SECTION 101, SALE<br />
AND SUPPLY OF<br />
ALCOHOL ACT 2012<br />
CHUN SIK LEE &CRYSTAL<br />
SUNWOOK JANG has<br />
made application to<br />
the District Licensing<br />
Committee at Rangiora for<br />
the renewal of aOn-Licence<br />
in respect of the premises<br />
situated at 79 Main <strong>North</strong><br />
Rd, Woodend known as 79<br />
Impresso Cafe.<br />
The general nature of the<br />
business conducted (or to<br />
be conducted) under the<br />
licence is Cafe.<br />
The days on which and the<br />
hours during which alcohol<br />
is (or is intended to be)<br />
sold under the licence are<br />
Monday to Sunday 8am -<br />
9pm.<br />
The application may be<br />
inspected during ordinary<br />
office hours at the office<br />
of the Waimakariri District<br />
Licensing Committee at<br />
215 High Street, Rangiora.<br />
Any person who is entitled<br />
to object and who wishes<br />
to object to the issue of<br />
the licence may, not later<br />
than 15 working days after<br />
the date of the publication<br />
of this notice, file anotice<br />
in writing of the objection<br />
with the Secretary of<br />
the Waimakariri District<br />
Licensing Committee at<br />
Private Bag 1005, Rangiora<br />
or email to records@wmk.<br />
govt.nz.<br />
No objection to the renewal<br />
of alicence may be made<br />
in relation to amatter other<br />
than amatter specified is<br />
section 131 of the Sale<br />
and Supply of Alcohol Act<br />
2012.<br />
This is the second<br />
publication of this notice.<br />
This notice was first<br />
published on 2nd <strong>June</strong><br />
<strong>2022</strong>.<br />
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If youthink youhavewhat it takestobepart of<br />
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Rangiora High School<br />
VoluntaryReader-Writers<br />
Rangiora High School is proud to be a caring,<br />
community-based environment inspiring life-long<br />
learning. Students are at the centre of our work.<br />
We are seeking to expand our pool of voluntaryReader-<br />
Writers.<br />
If you are willing to volunteer on an occasional basis to<br />
assist students with dyslexia or other barriers by reading<br />
and/or writing or typing for them during assessments,<br />
please email Jacqui Tyrrell, at:<br />
tyj@rangiorahigh.school.nz<br />
2486728<br />
2485857<br />
BUILDING WASH<br />
TECHNICIAN<br />
WashRite Christchurch (based in Rangiora)<br />
is looking for aproactive and reliable person<br />
to join our team as ahouse &building wash<br />
technician. We are a premium exterior<br />
cleaning company servicing the Christchurch,<br />
Waimakariri, Hurunui and Selwyn districts.<br />
Youwill need to be:<br />
• Happy to work outside in all weather<br />
• Have astrong work ethic and positive<br />
attitude<br />
• Comfortable working at heights<br />
• Committed to safe work practices and<br />
producing high quality workmanship<br />
• Flexible to work additional hours<br />
including some weekends when required<br />
• Self motivated and able to work<br />
unsupervised or as part ofateam<br />
• Available for ongoing training in Site<br />
Safe Practices, Health and Safety, plus<br />
WashRite procedures and processes.<br />
• Have afull clean Drivers License<br />
Previous experience in asimilar role would be<br />
an advantage however full on-site and formal<br />
training will be provided.<br />
This is afull-time position providing agreat<br />
opportunity to work outdoors with agreat team<br />
andreputable nationwide company.<br />
Apply now with your CV and cover letter to:<br />
Andrew Elgin<br />
WashRite Christchurch<br />
andrew@washrite.co.nz<br />
Pets<br />
BICHON HOMESTAY<br />
for smaller dogs. We look<br />
after your dog in our home.<br />
"No kennels". Phone today<br />
03 314 6110.<br />
Lost and Found<br />
FOUND about 30 miniature<br />
toy cars, Coldstream<br />
Road area, while on dog<br />
walk. Phone 022 365 8655.<br />
DELIVERERS REQUIRED<br />
FOR KAIAPOI<br />
Earn cash and get fit!<br />
We are looking to increase our distribution team<br />
and need deliverers for the Kaiapoi area.<br />
Must be aged 11 or over, and be honest and reliable.<br />
Contact Martin Foley at Mainland Distribution<br />
Email: martin.foley@mainlanddistribution.co.nz<br />
Situations Vacant<br />
SUPERVISOR WANTED<br />
We are looking forawell organised person to<br />
manage the distribution of advertising material<br />
&local newspapers intohousehold letterboxes.<br />
This is apart-time contract position where you can co-ordinate most of<br />
your work from home, allowing the opportunity to continue or apply<br />
for work in other fields.<br />
Theposition may include managing ateam of deliverers. This role could<br />
suit an at home parent, retiree or someone returning to the workforce.<br />
Youwill need asuitable vehicle, mobile phone, computer with internet<br />
access and be able toprovide short-term undercover storage.<br />
SchoolBus Drivers<br />
Required in Rangiora &Darfield<br />
We areproud to be atransport provider<br />
forthe MinistryofEducationand Direct<br />
Resourced Schools in the <strong>Canterbury</strong>Area.<br />
We arelooking forSchool BusDriversto<br />
drivemorning and afternoon school runs in<br />
Darfield and Rangiora.<br />
Days of work areMondaytoFridayduring<br />
the school term. Extracharter work will be<br />
available at times.<br />
If youare or have<br />
•AClass 1or2licence and aPendorsement.<br />
•Excellent communicationskills<br />
•ATeam player<br />
•Health and Safety focused<br />
•Keen to contributeand acan-do attitude<br />
Then this couldbeajob foryou.Supportto<br />
achieve licencing maybe given to suitable<br />
applicants.<br />
Please registeryour interestby<br />
contacting Vern by emailing<br />
manager@torlessetravel.co.nz<br />
or phone 021 1987358<br />
Firewood<br />
DRY pinecones, no<br />
needles, $5 per sack (20kg<br />
feed wheat sack), purchase<br />
10 receive 11, pick up<br />
within 5 mins north of<br />
Rangiora, local delivery<br />
possible at small cost. Ph or<br />
text 027 649 3451.<br />
SPILT old man pine, 3.7<br />
$300, 3.7 Macrocarpa<br />
$400. Ph 021 993 497.<br />
Interested? Contact:<br />
mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz<br />
Livestock<br />
HOME KILL<br />
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Supervisor Wanted:<br />
AMBERLEY<br />
If you live in Amberley - we<br />
have apart-time job for you!<br />
We are looking for awell organised person to<br />
manage the distribution of advertising material<br />
&local newspaper into household letterboxes, in<br />
Amberley.<br />
This is apart-time contract position where most of<br />
the work can be coordinated from home, allowing<br />
the opportunity to continue, or apply, for work in<br />
other fields.<br />
The roles include managing a small team of<br />
deliverers who are independently contracted to<br />
Mainland Distribution Ltd .<br />
This role could suit an at home parent, retiree,<br />
student, someone returning to the workforce or a<br />
family wanting to save for that something special.<br />
Forfurther information please call me now<br />
on 029 983 2293<br />
or email me at<br />
mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz<br />
DUTY MANAGERS, fulltime<br />
and part-time positions:<br />
Our character filled<br />
Hotel in Oxford (established<br />
in 1878) <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> is<br />
reopening in July; we are<br />
looking for honest, passionate<br />
and enthusiastic Duty<br />
Managers to join our soon to<br />
be awesome team, led by a<br />
fair, and friendly hotelier;<br />
our hotel will have a great<br />
menu with service second to<br />
none, a cosy fire and<br />
friendly atmosphere, along<br />
with a sunny outdoor beer<br />
garden to name afew of our<br />
neat features; we are looking<br />
for staff who are energetic<br />
and can use initiative,<br />
have previous experience<br />
and can lead by example;<br />
responsibilities will include<br />
complying with all relevant<br />
Acts, maintaining apositive<br />
and fun work environment<br />
and culture for employees<br />
and offering exceptional service<br />
to our customers; we<br />
have full- and part-time<br />
positions available; wages<br />
will be based on<br />
qualifications and experience;<br />
preferable applicants<br />
will have ...LCQ (Licence<br />
Controller Qualification),<br />
Duty Managers Licence,<br />
Drivers License, an eligible<br />
work status in New Zealand<br />
and be located in New Zealand<br />
at the time of application;<br />
and has ...a"can do"<br />
attitude with fantastic customer<br />
service, and be energetic<br />
and enthusiastic; to be<br />
a people person, have a<br />
passion and desire to surprise<br />
and delight everyone<br />
that walks into the venue;<br />
flexibility, you will be able to<br />
shift gears as required and<br />
be able to relax and roll with<br />
change and pressure; true<br />
team player attributes with<br />
the ability to build great<br />
relationships with customers<br />
and other team members. —<br />
Please email your curriculum<br />
vitae and names of 2<br />
referees to info@thewest.nz<br />
Applications close on <strong>June</strong> 27,<br />
<strong>2022</strong>; positions commence<br />
around July 18 for training.<br />
2486816<br />
★★★<br />
BUILDER REQUIRED Our<br />
team is requiring abuilder.<br />
Fully Qualified or well into<br />
apprenticeship. Excellent<br />
remuneration for the right<br />
people. We are abusy team<br />
who have work based in<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>. We are<br />
seeking someone with an<br />
outstanding work ethic,<br />
attention to detail, a team<br />
player and goal setter. We<br />
predominantly build new<br />
homes, a mixture of basic<br />
and<br />
architectural.<br />
Occasional Saturday morning<br />
work required. Immediate<br />
start. Please email C.V<br />
and names of 2 referees to<br />
accounts@cbco.nz. Applications<br />
close 16 <strong>June</strong>.<br />
Trade&Services<br />
ABEL &Prestige Chimney<br />
Cleaning. Nth Cant owned<br />
& operated. Covering all<br />
areas from Waimak to Hanmer.<br />
Professional, guaranteed,<br />
service. Firebox<br />
repairs, carry most parts. Ph<br />
0800 661 244.<br />
ALL TREE SERVICES,<br />
arbour work, pruning, tree<br />
removal. Affordable &<br />
friendly service. Telephone<br />
021 111 4322.<br />
ARBORIST qualified.<br />
Copper Beech Tree<br />
Services. Tree removal,<br />
pruning, height reduction,<br />
hedge trimming, shaping,<br />
tree planting, firewood.<br />
Free quotes. Contact Angus<br />
Edwards 027 259 6741<br />
copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com<br />
DIRTY TILES &Grout?<br />
Professional tile cleaning,<br />
tiled shower restoration,<br />
mouldy silcone, shower<br />
glass & we can even<br />
recolour your old grout!<br />
For all your tile and grout<br />
issues call Grout Pro for a<br />
free, no obligation quote.<br />
Ph Darryl 0800 882 772.<br />
www.theprogroup.co.nz/dpc9385<br />
BRIAN’S Tree Services.<br />
Tree felling, topping,<br />
shaping, firewood cut, rubbish<br />
removed, stump grinding,<br />
branch chipping.<br />
Affordable rates. Phone 03<br />
327 5505 or 021 124 4894.<br />
HOMEKILL & Wild<br />
Game meat processing. Ph<br />
313 0022. www.meat2u.nz.<br />
Log Fires<br />
Pellet Fires<br />
Heat Pumps<br />
Sales<br />
Service<br />
Installations<br />
Free Quotes<br />
03 343 1651<br />
472 Blenheim Rd<br />
www.heatstore.co.nz<br />
METAL WORX. Flashing,<br />
Sheetmetal Fabrication,<br />
Wrought Iron,<br />
Welding, Custom Trailers,<br />
General Metalwork. No job<br />
too big or too small. Ph 021<br />
265 5428 or 03 314 6908.<br />
Find us on facebook/<br />
Glenmark Metal Worx.<br />
glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com.<br />
PAINT & wallpaper<br />
services. Wayne Bryant,<br />
exterior, interior. Qualified<br />
tradesman. Free quotes. Ph<br />
313 5337 or 027 654 4568.<br />
Pride &Quality Painting<br />
&Decorating Services<br />
20 yrs exp, fast and friendly<br />
service. For all your painting<br />
needs, phone: Martin 310<br />
6187 or 021 128 9867<br />
Trade &Services<br />
KITCHEN, bathroom,<br />
renovations, decking,<br />
pergolas, fencing. Honest<br />
reliable licenced builders.<br />
Ph Don 027 727 9162.<br />
PAINTER & Decorator.<br />
25 + years experience.<br />
Interior /exterior, roofs &<br />
waterblasting. For a free<br />
quote, please ph Steve 03<br />
314 4620 or 027 477 1930.<br />
PAINTER. Qualified local<br />
professional, Int / Ext,<br />
roofs, wallpaper. Call or<br />
text Corban 027 846 5035.<br />
POWER TOOLS repairs,<br />
parts &sales for over 40<br />
years. All main brands serviced.<br />
Grossman Trade<br />
Tools, 23 Watts Road,<br />
Christchurch. Ph 389 9230.<br />
ANTHONY SYMONDS<br />
Forall your painting &<br />
plastering requirements<br />
Local with 30 years<br />
experience<br />
All workmanship<br />
Guaranteed.<br />
Phone 021 344 023<br />
DRESSMAKING Bev’s<br />
Sew Good Services. For all<br />
your alterations, repairs,<br />
dressmaking, curtains.<br />
Phone 327 5535. RANGIORA Rubbish<br />
EXCAVATION<br />
Removal and RRR skips.<br />
SERVICES Small<br />
Wheelie bins any frequency<br />
Holdings Ag and Hire,<br />
and skips from 1.5 cube to<br />
driveways, burn piles, rural<br />
9cube. Skips and wheelie<br />
maintenance and more.<br />
bins for any use, rubbish,<br />
Phone Justin 021 045 0154.<br />
greenwaste, building sites<br />
or just cleanups. Give us a<br />
phone call 313 6957 or for<br />
skips 021 313 255.<br />
2220615<br />
REMOVALISTS<br />
Movemen Ltd<br />
2Men &agood sized truck.<br />
From $169 plus GST per hour.<br />
Kaiapoi based.<br />
Call Gerard<br />
027 668 3636<br />
movemen.co.nz<br />
2475397<br />
SEPTIC TANK<br />
CLEANING<br />
Bill’s Liquid<br />
Waste<br />
Blair Tavendale<br />
Ph 03 314 9371<br />
0275 379-694<br />
2362002<br />
You dump it...<br />
Blair pumps it...<br />
027 216 0000<br />
SCREEN PRINTING.<br />
For all your printing<br />
requirements. T-shirts,<br />
Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and<br />
polos, Overalls, Caps etc.<br />
Please phone Heather 03<br />
313 0261 or email heather.<br />
norstar@gmail.com.<br />
2225862<br />
SHEARER. Hap’s Farm &<br />
Lifestyle Services. Shearing,<br />
crutching, drenching,<br />
tailing, feet trimming &<br />
health check. — Ph. 03-<br />
423-3713 or 021-267-4025.<br />
CRAIGS Trees<br />
(03) 327-4190<br />
TREE REMOVALS<br />
THINNING &PRUNING<br />
STUMPGRINDING<br />
FELLING &TOPPING<br />
FULLYINSURED<br />
QUALIFIED ARBORIST<br />
Free Quotes<br />
027 2299 454<br />
craigstrees@xtra.co.nz<br />
2434390<br />
VALUATION -<br />
Specialising in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />
Contact Geoff at<br />
Maxwell Valuation. Phone<br />
03 310 8541 or email<br />
geoff@maxval.co.nz.<br />
WINDOW TINTING<br />
tintawindow<br />
advanced film solutions<br />
99% uv block<br />
fade protection<br />
heat control<br />
reduce glare<br />
25 Years Experience<br />
privacy films<br />
frosting designs<br />
non-darkening films<br />
Workmanship Guaranteed<br />
Lifetime Warranties on Most Films<br />
UV<br />
block<br />
Free Quotes <strong>Canterbury</strong> and Districts<br />
03 365 3653 0800 368 468
Trusted Trades &<br />
Professional Services<br />
Guide<br />
To book your spaceinthis guide,phoneAmanda Keys 313 2840 or email amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz<br />
Appliance Repairs<br />
•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN<br />
•AUTHORISEDLOCAL SERVICE<br />
F&P, Bosch, Smeg,<br />
Ariston,LG, Classique,Haier,<br />
Samsung andmore....<br />
“For best results be sure to useauthorised service”<br />
NORTHCANTERBURY APPLIANCESERVICES<br />
Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810<br />
Construction &Concrete<br />
All Construction & Concrete Work<br />
•Driveways, patios &paths<br />
•Bridges and Culverts<br />
•Floors, foundations<br />
•Sheds and buildings<br />
•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes<br />
•Silage pits, effluent ponds<br />
•Excavation and cartage<br />
•Precast concrete<br />
•Insulated panels<br />
Phone 03 313 7144<br />
027 432 1534<br />
Fax 03 313 2144<br />
rgrantelectrical@gmail.com<br />
PO Box 69, Rangiora<br />
Electrician<br />
Daryl Power<br />
027 230 9401<br />
concretepower@scorch.co.nz<br />
www.concretepower.co.nz<br />
Allan Pethig<br />
For all your electrical needs. Residential &Commercial<br />
2332343v2<br />
2273277<br />
Butchery<br />
OxfordButchery<br />
Shane and Leanne Frahm<br />
We cankill&process yourstock<br />
FourGenerations of Frahms<br />
since 1957<br />
Ph 312 4205<br />
Oxford<br />
Number one<br />
old-fashioned bacon<br />
&ham curing.<br />
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WE ARE OPEN, WEARE AESSENTIAL SERVICE<br />
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Electrician<br />
AARON HARRIS<br />
ELECTRICAL LTD<br />
• NEW HOUSES • ALTERATIONS<br />
• ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS<br />
• SMART WIRING<br />
• SOLAR PV INSTALLATIONS<br />
FROM $6000 PLUS GST<br />
M: 0275 543 958<br />
E: aaron@ahel.co.nz<br />
Chimney Sweeping<br />
$70 Chimney Sweeping<br />
Waimakariri and Hurunui wide!<br />
Chimney fires are extremely dange<br />
erous<br />
and can spread to other areas of your<br />
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swept today!<br />
Book now! Call/Text 020 4121 <strong>09</strong>67 or<br />
message us on Facebook at Hurunuiui Chimney Sweeping<br />
2470290<br />
Computer Repairs<br />
Bruce Evans<br />
131 Ohoka Road<br />
Kaiapoi<br />
03 327 3111<br />
021 293 6331<br />
compucare@xtra.co.nz<br />
www.compucare.co.nz<br />
Computer Repairs &upgrades<br />
Prompt professional services<br />
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Virus &malware removal<br />
New &UsedPC’s4Sale<br />
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Engineering<br />
Landscaping<br />
Landscaping<br />
2269236<br />
For your Engineering needs<br />
187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi<br />
Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821<br />
toppeng@xtra.co.nz<br />
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Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394<br />
www.blackhill.co.nz<br />
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STEWART CONTRACTING<br />
Landscaping -Fencing<br />
& Earthworks<br />
ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING<br />
03 313 9375 •027 369 3974<br />
www.stewartcontracting.co.nz<br />
contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz<br />
2136148<br />
2470224<br />
Physio &Pilates<br />
NEW PHYSIO AND PILATES STUDIO<br />
OPEN NOW IN FERNSIDE.<br />
Offering ACC, private and group sessions.<br />
Contact Mel 022 320 7256<br />
www.facebook.com/fernsidephysiopilates/<br />
Fernsidephysiopilates@gmail.com<br />
Scrap Metal<br />
CASH PAID FOR SCRAP<br />
•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm<br />
Machinery•All non Ferrous<br />
MAINLAND<br />
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Ph (03)338 7000<br />
Mike0274 818544 •Robbie 0274 818 027<br />
Locally owned and operated<br />
1902273<br />
CAP 65<br />
CAP 40<br />
CAP 20<br />
Shingle<br />
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Quarry Prices<br />
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from $23 per cube<br />
from $25 per cube<br />
from $30 per cube<br />
all +gst<br />
Plus all excavation and truck hire<br />
house excavations, driveways, subdivisions<br />
CONTRACTING<br />
Ph: KEN 027 201 3302<br />
Email: stress@xtra.co.nz<br />
20<strong>09</strong>594<br />
2438377<br />
Tools &Equipment<br />
SALES<br />
PARTS<br />
SERVICE<br />
ACCESSORIES<br />
ON-FARM VISITS<br />
Water Blasters, Log Splitters, Generators,<br />
Air Compressors, Water Pumps, Air Tools, Spray<br />
Equipment, Replacement Ag Seats, Small Motors.<br />
Free local machinerydelivery.<br />
Richard Black www.BLAX.nz<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>owned &operated<br />
2435547v2<br />
Plumber &Gasfitter<br />
PLUMBER &GASFITTER<br />
Maintenance &Filtration<br />
Plumbing renovations/<br />
Plumbing alterations &New Build<br />
Cylinder replacement<br />
Gas hot water,Gas Cooking &more..<br />
EMERGENCYAFTER HOURS<br />
Call James ph: 022 063 15 85<br />
Quarry Supplies<br />
QUARRY SUPPLIES<br />
2426159<br />
●CAP 65 ● CAP 40<br />
●CAP 20 ● Pit Run<br />
●Large Soakpit Boulders<br />
●Crusher Dust<br />
●Screened Sand<br />
●Horse Arena Sand<br />
Dean Hurley0274 336 993<br />
hurleyexcavation@xtra.co.nz<br />
2064 Tram Road<br />
Windows & Doors<br />
WINDOW MARKET PLACE<br />
• New & Used<br />
• Timber & Aluminium<br />
• Windows & Doors<br />
8am-5pm Weekdays<br />
8am-2pm Saturday<br />
215 Waltham Rd, Sydenham<br />
Ph (03) 379 6159 info@windowmarket.co.nz<br />
Fax (03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz<br />
ncn1242200aa<br />
To book your spaceinthis guide,phone Amanda Keys 313 2840 or email amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz
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