North Canterbury News: July 14, 2022

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North Canterbury awash Staff shortages 

bite in North 

Canterbury 

Bike power ... John Webb and his son Hamish, 12, safely ford one of the flooded sections of their farm track in 

North Loburn. 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

By DAVID HILL, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

Skillshortagescontinue to 

bite in the wake of Covid19, 

with North Canterbury’s 

threecouncilsfacing higher 

than normal staff turnovers. 

The Kaikoura District 

Council has been the 

hardest hit, with the 

position of building control 

officer vacant forthe past 

nine months. 

‘‘It’s in the building 

control spacewhere there is 

anationwide shortage of 

buildingcontrol officers,’’ 

chiefexecutive Will 

Doughty says. 

Recently on the jobs 

vacant website, Seek,there 

were 28 councils advertising 

for 60 roles, he says. 

The council has aclose 

working relationship with 

neighbouring councils, 

including the Hurunui 

District Council in sharing 

staffing resources. 

It has also begun talks 

with the Selwyn District 

Council, which has initiated 

awider conversation 

around sharingresources 

with neighbouring councils. 

‘‘We need to look at things 

differently, so we’re not 

competingagainstother,’’ 

Mr Doughty says. 

‘‘We need to think about 

how we bring cadets 

through, and how we can 

give themtraining in areas 

we don’tnecessarily have 

but other councils might 

have,soit’s aboutupskilling 

the industry as awhole. 

‘‘Thedefaultposition 

should not be poaching 

amongst ourselves.’’ 

In the last 18 months the 

council had experienced 

around 15 to 17 percent staff 

turnover,which was higher 

than normal, Mr Doughty 

said. 

Hurunui District Council 

chiefexecutive Hamish 

Dobbie shared Mr Doughty’s 

sentiments, but said his 

council had been in the 

fortunate position of being 

able to fill its vacancies. 

‘‘Generally we are 

relatively well off compared 

to other councils, but it’s 

just whenwedohave a 

vacancy it’s hard to find staff 

because we’re not getting as 

many applicants as we 

wouldnormally expect. 

‘‘Butit’s also agood time 

for people withinthe 

organisation because when 

opportunities do come up, 

we can lookinternally and 

find aperson who, with abit 

of effort, could step up to 

that role.’’ 

Mr Dobbie wouldlike to 

see amore coordinated 

approach between councils 

for staff trainingand to 

ensure councilswerenot 

competingagainsteach 

other. 

Staffturnover is normally 

15%, but it’s nudgingover 

20% at present, Mr Dobbie 

said. 

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Rain floods roads and properties 

By STAFF REPORTERS 

Tuesday’s downpour delivered up to 

90mm of rain to parts of North 

Canterbury by midafternoon, as the 

rain continued to tumble down. 

All fords were closed in the 

Waimakariri District mid morning due 

to high water levels, and many roads 

throughout the region had vast swathes 

of water flowing over them, 

Residents kept an anxious eye on 

rising creeks and rivers, while many had 

small lakes in their lifestyle blocks, and 

many farmer’s paddocks were awash 

with water. 

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overnight for several hours as 

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Waipara River due to the high flow and 

the soaking the ground received. 

Afew rural roads in the Hurunui 

District were closed due to flooding with 

creeks breaching their banks, and the 

downpour delivering more water than 

could soak into pastures. 

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systems throughout district and 

appealed to people to contact the 

council if there was any storm damage 

that needed immediate attention. 

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be aware of slips, fallen trees, broken 

branches and debris, in the Hurunui 

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Kaikoura District where roads were 

flooded and heavy rain shut down the 

Kincaid Water Scheme. 

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much of the water over roads having 

receded, and rivers were starting to 

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says staff turnover has been hovering at 

more than 17% in recent months, 

compared to preCovid levels of less 

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Principals look to their options 



MelanieTaitePitamaknowsthe 

pressuresschool principalsface. 

The Tuahiwi School principal and 

KatoteKahui Ako (Kaiapoi learning 

cluster)lead principalhas seenfour 

colleagues across the nine schools in her 

cluster move on in the last 12 months. 

In thelastyear, at least seven 

principals across NorthCanterbury have 

either movedtoother schools, or taken 

early retirement, with some citing 

‘‘exhaustion’’. 

‘‘The workloadismassiveand the 

expectations from theMinistryof 

Educationand whanaucontinues to 

increase,’’ Ms TaitePitamasaid. 

‘‘I think some are definitely retiring 

early andthe more that are doingthat, the 

moreprincipals will see that as an option. 

‘‘Communities want to retaingood 

principals and Ithinkteaching staffwant 

to retaingoodprincipals,asthe principal 

canset the whole culture and tone for a 

school.’’ 

Shesaid being aprincipal required 

working long hours, dealing witha 

multitude of challengesand keeping it 

confidential. 

It was likebeing achief executiveofa 

business. 

‘‘We are expectingalot of aprincipal. If 

youthink of Bruce Kearney,who has 

movedtoRangioraHigh School, he has 

170staff and howmany chiefexecutives 

have 170staff? 

‘‘Principals havegot to be good at 

everything. Youare alawyer, abuilder, 

an accountant,aparent, ateacher, a 

counsellor,asocial worker andyou are 

expected to solveeverybody’sproblems.’’ 

Being the principalofacommunity 

school means you areinstantly 

recognisable. 

Ms TaitePitamasaid she avoids going 

to the supermarketand buysmost things 

online. 

Celebrating principals ... Tuahiwi School principal Melanie TaitePitama is surrounded by 

some of her pupils. 

PHOTO: BENJAMIN GRIFFITHS 

‘‘Peopledoforget boundaries and 

there’sanexpectation thatI’m ‘Mel the 

principal’ 24/7.’’ 

Despite the challenges, Ms Taite 

Pitama saidbeingaschoolprincipalwas 

aprivilege,asyou hadthe opportunity ‘‘to 

touch the livesofyoung people’’and to 

make adifference. 

Shealsoenjoyed workingalongsideher 

fellowNorthCanterburyprincipals. 

‘‘Allprincipalswant their schools to be 

as amazing as theycan be and Isaluteall 

principals acrossNorth Canterbury 

because Iknow howcomplexitis.’’ 

Simon Green has beenprincipal at 

NorthLoburn and Amberley Schoolsand 

recently tookonanew role with 

Evaluation Associates,supporting new 

principals in Canterbury,Otagoand the 

ChathamIslands. 

He said NorthCanterburyprincipals 

were looking forward to the school 

holidaysafterastressfulfirst half of the 

year,managing Covid restrictions and 

staff and student wellbeing. 

‘‘They’ve been so busy lookingafterthe 

wellbeingofstaff and nowtheyneed to 

takesometime to lookafter themselves. 

‘‘There’salot of young principalsin 

Canterbury coming throughand deputy 

principalssteppingupasthere’s been a 

lot retiring, morethanthere usually 

would be.’’ 

Mr Green saidgoodschoolprincipals 

‘‘livethe craft’’ of teaching and 

connecting with theircommunities, as 

wellasbeingmultiskilled. 

‘‘Ifyou love connectingwith people, 

bringing out the best in yourcommunity 

and makingadifference. 

‘‘Beingaprincipal requires aunique 

skillset, butit’salsovery rewarding.’’ 

July 4to8was Tu MekeTumuaki Week, 

which was organised by theNew Zealand 

EducationalInstitute to recognisethe 

contributionsofschoolprincipals. 

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Garden and family are beckoning 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

The garden beckonsand her 

grandchildrenare delightedtheywill 

soonbespendingmoretime with their 

granasAdrienne Simpson considers 

her options for the future. 

For thepastfive yearsshe has been 

the tatariki (leaderofthe flock) at the 

helmofWoodend School. 

At theend of Septemberthis year, 

she will be starting thenextphaseof 

her life alongsidehusband Peter 

Simpson, the recentlyretired 

principalofBelfastSchool. 

“It will be abig change in my life as 

Iwill nowhavethe freedom to potter 

around in thegarden, more time to 

visit my grandchildren and nowthat 

the world is openingupagain Ihope to 

be able to travel some more,”she said. 

Mrs Simpson saysshe startedat 

Woodend in 1999 as aparttimer, 

coming back into her chosen career 

after timeoff raising herown children. 

She thenjoined the teachingteam 

there full time before taking on the role 

of the deputyprincipal tenyears ago. 

“I’ve taughtinmost of the 

classrooms, andI’vetaughtmany 

wonderfulchildren, it’s been great 

watching them growand seeingthem 

progress.Ihave also beenpleasantly 

surprised because manyhave come 

backtosay hello, it’s great to seethem 

again and find out whattheyhavebeen 

up to in their lives.” 

Mrs Simpson began hercareer in 

primaryeducationalmost45years ago, 

after graduating fromCanterbury 

TeachersCollege. 

During thattime shehas taughtat 

various schools in Hokitika, North 

Retiring ... Woodend School principal Adrienne Simpson. 

Otago,Templetonand North 

Canterbury. 

“TomorrowSchools madeitalot 

easierfor me to taketime offtoraise 

my ownchildrenand alsowork part 

time.” 

Shesaysone of themany highlights 

shehas seenduringher tenureatthe 

schoolhas beenthe hiringoftwo 

teachers whoshe taught and now, 

enrolling childrenfrom parents she 

also taughtatWoodend. 

Shesaysher successorAndrew 

Retallick, will inheritastrong school 

with agreat supportivestaff. 

“One of thechallenges he will face 

will be about the growth of theschool 

whichisexpanding at therateofone 


class roomper year. 

“With the significant growthweare 

experiencing here in the district,the 

challenge willbefinding enoughspace 

to accommodateall thenew children.” 

One thingshe says shewillmiss is the 

strong communityinvolvement in the 

school. 

“I live hereand it’s been very 

satisfying watching the town growand 

alsobeingpart of the cultural 

narrative development at theschool. 

The schoolisabigpart of the 

community hereand over thepast 

three years it has beenavery 

challengingtimefor thechildren and 

their parents,but we all came together 

as acommunity,”she said. 

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Approval good news 



Theapprovalofanew subdivision in 

northeast Rangiora is ‘‘good news’’ 

for the district, says Waimakariri 

Mayor Dan Gordon. 

The proposedBellgrove subdivision 

is to be fasttracked for 

development after aconsenting 

panel, supported by the 

EnvironmentalProtection Authority, 

granted resource consents, subject to 

conditions, to Bellgrove Rangiora 

Ltd. 

‘‘It’s goodnewsand it’s something 

that’s positivefor Rangioraand our 

district,’’MrGordonsaid. 

‘‘It’sadevelopment that’sbeen 

working it’swaythrough theprocess 

and there’s ademandfor housingin 

ourdistrict.’’ 

TheWaimakaririDistrict Council 

madeanapplicationto theMinister 

for the EnvironmentinNovember 

lastyeartospeed up thedevelopment 

underthe Covid19 Recovery FasttrackConsentingAct 

2020,onthe 

basisitwould provide much needed 

housing and employmentinthe fast 

growingdistrict. 

The proposeddevelopment is to the 

northofKippenbergerAve and 

straddles the CamRiver. 

Thesiteisoneofthe Future 

Development Areas identified in the 

Our Space 20182048: Greater 

Christchurch Settlement Pattern 

Update,which was preparedin2018. 

It is proposed to subdivide a20.8 

hectare siteinitiallyand construct 

209sections. 

❛It’s good news and it’s 

something that’s positive for 

Rangiora and our district.❜ 

—Waimakariri MayorDan Gordon 

The fulldevelopment is over 63ha 

and could total as many as 1100 

sections to be developed over five 

stages. 

Meanwhile, the Waimakariri 

DistrictCouncil hasnotifiedaprivate 

plan change request from Rolleston 

Industrial Developments Ltd fora 

proposed 850 house, 155.9 hectare 

subdivision betweenWhitesand 

Bradleys RoadsatOhoka. 

Mr Gordon said thecouncil hadyet to 

decide whether it willmake a 

submission to the plan change 

request and is seeking independent 

advice. 

Districtplanmanager Matt Bacon 

saidresidents had 20 working days to 

make asubmission. 

Once staffhaveconsidered those 

submissions theywillbenotified, 

with afurther 10 workingdays for 

feedbackbeforehearings are held. 

Thecouncil has optedtoappoint a 

‘‘friend of submitters’’toassist 

residents in making asubmission. 

Theproposed development also 

includes around 6000squaremetres 

of commercial floor space and car 

parking, and there is provision for 

either anew schooloraretirement 

village. 

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From country to city 

school and city life 


The changeoflocationsfrom semirural 

to urban is justone of the many things 

ClarkvilleSchoolprincipal Juliana Rae 

will havetoconsider when term three 

startsinacouple of weeks time. 

She willhave to face amuch bigger 

schoolroll, constraints from neighbours 

in the suburb of Cashmere,city traffic 

and not havinghorses in the nearby 

paddocks or the scenic vistasshe 

currently enjoys everyday just beyond 

the tree line. 

PrincipalatClarkville for the past five 

years,Mrs Rae willsoon take up the reins 

at ThorringtonPrimary School at the 

base of the Port HillsinChristchurch. 

“Clarkville has been afabulous 

community to have beeninvolved with,” 

she says. “The staff,and the care they 

have for all their students,makes it a 

lovelyplace work.” 

“I’m immensely proud of what we have 

achieved here, especially identifying the 

school’s values and helpingthe children 

here to bring those values to lifeand 

livingthem. 

“What has made it even more satisfying 

is watching the children learn to identify 

those values in others and then 

rewarding themfor it.” 

Mrs Rae came to ClarkvilleSchool 

after aspellasdeputy principal at 

SelwynHouse privategirlsschool. 

This follows teaching appointments in 

Melbourneand Christchurch. 

She saysleading the team of 20 

teachers looking after 200 pupils has 

been veryrewarding and having avery 

Moving on ... Juliana Rae who will take up 

aposition at Thorrington Primry School. 


supportive community around them has 

made it all thatmuch better. 

“We work closely together to do the 

best for all our children. 

“For the seniorpupils,helping them 

make the transition to prepare for 

secondary education has been made alot 

easier with the help of staff at Kaiapoi 

High.” 

Her replacement is still to be named by 

the school board and is expected to take 

over at Clarkvilleintime for the start of 

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Connecting Hurunui 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Connect Hurunuiisreviving Timebank 

and the Learning Exchange after two 

years of being dormant. 

The challenges of Covid19 are being 

put behind the group as it movesforward 

to reweave communities of support, 

strength and trust. 

The annualmeeting deferred from 

2021, is now planned for 10am, Saturday, 

July 23 in the HurunuiDistrict Library. 

Zoom options are available. 

ATimeBankisaninitiative in which 

members sharetheir skills and time with 

othersand gain time credits.With those 

credits theycan buy someoneelse’s time 

to helpthem, or use them to attend a 

workshop, or class on anythingfrom 

weaving to pruning trees. 

Aboard memberDerek Paton says 

Connect Hurunuiwantstoachieve a 

vibrant thrivingcommunity where 

people feelconnected and valued. 

Aclear vision has been established 

alongwith amission statement of 

empowering people to engage, contribute 

and connect. 

Values such as generosity, honesty, 

friendliness, dignity, service, 

enthusiasm, trust and gratitudeunderpin 

the values. 

The groupisnow looking for new 

recruitsand volunteerstohelp Timebank 

and the Learning Exchange to become 

active again, and provide avaluable 

resource for people to support each 

other, socialise,learn and spend time, 

making time. 

‘‘We hope to be able to provide a 

valuable service using the knowledge 

and experience of others,’’ Mr Paton says. 

Thosewantingtoattend or who have 

queries can phoneortest 027 519 4062, or 

emailcoordinator.timebank@gmail. 

com, or go to hurunui.timebanks.org. 

Abbeyfield moves forward 

The local Abbeyfield group has been left in 

no doubt at its annual meeting it has some 

hard work aheadtoset up an Abbeyfield 

house in North Canterbury. 

Abbeyfield NZ chief executive Susan 

Jenkins spoke about the organisation, and 

led aworkshop for members, leaving the 

more than 60 people who attended the 

meeting with the realisation there was a 

lot of hard work ahead for Abbeyfield 

Waimakariri Inc. 

Abbeyfield is aworldwide organisation 

offeringsupported housing for single older 

people of limitedmeans. 

It is alarge house with 12 to 14 studio 

units, ashared living room,dining room, 

laundryand often gardens. 

It is run by volunteers, with a 

housekeeper being the only employed 

person. 

Threemeals aday are provided, and 

residents eat lunch and dinner together, 

providingnot only healthy food but social 

connection, which is importantfor mental 

health. 

‘‘It caters for the middle people,’’ as 

someone said, ‘‘for those who are in 

unsuitable accommodation, and 

retirement villages are unaffordable’’. 

Almost every organisationsent 

invitations was represented at the 

inaugural AGM of Abbeyfield 

Waimakariri. 

Ms Jenkins outlinedthe support system 

Abbeyfield NZ has to help with the set up 

of Abbeyfield houses around the country. 

Waimakariri Deputy Mayor Neville 

Atkinson, said the council hoped to be able 

to offer apiece of suitableland to build an 

Abbeyfield House on. 

Officerselectedwere: Chairperson 

ValdaReveley; deputy chairperson Martin 

Witt;secretary Rosemarie Shaw; 

treasurer Mary Sparrow; committee 

Donna Abernethy, Quentin de Hamel, Ally 

Fussell,Joanne Gumbrell, andFern 

McRae. 

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makeadonation, can contact 

abbeyfieldwaimakariri@gmail.com. 

Masquerade Ball at Sefton 

AfamilyMasqueradeBall in Sefton on 

Sunday,isafundraiser to support 

membersofthe community. 

There will be music,food, raffles and 

prizes. 

Anorganiser Simon Veitch says the 

eventisinsupport of Ellie Stokes,who 

brokeher backand severedher spinal 

cord in an accident in 2018, while doing 

trackwork with ahorse. The accident 

lefther paralysed from the chestdown. 

The funds will be directedtothe 

EllieStokes Trustwhich has been 

established to help Ellie andher 

family. 

The ball is also raising funds to 

support Ukrainian refugees,and Mr 

Veitch is keentohear from anyonewho 

knows of anyonelocalinthe 

community,wherefundscouldbe 

directed. 

The Anglers ArmsTavern will host 

the ball which starts at 3pm and ends at 

7pm. 

Therewill be atop DJ providingthe 

music, and everyoneisencouraged to 

get intothe spirit of the evening and 

dress up and enjoy themystique of the 

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OPINION 


In the Electoratewith 

MattDoocey 

MP forWaimakariri 

Authorised by Matt Doocey MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. 

Significant birthday 

and acold dunking 

Ihad agreat day with family andfriends 

celebratingmy50th birthday, alongside 

my dad, Tom, who turned80, at an event 

my kids called the 130th birthdaybash. 

My dad has been ahuge inspirationto 

me over my life, so it was really special 

to celebrate our milestone birthdays on 

the same day, with asharedparty, 

surroundedbyfamily,including Tom’s 

eldest sister who is 92. 

It was also alovely opportunity to 

acknowledge the sacrificesmywife and 

childrenmake so Ican do the job Ilove, 

representing the Waimakariri 

electorate. 

It was good to hostNational Education 

spokesperson Erica Stanford in 

Waimakariri recently. We visited 

Kaiapoi North School to talk to 

principalJason Miles about the schools 

investment in the structuredliteracy 

programme, something Erica was very 

keen to hear moreabout. 

The schoolisachieving fantastic 

results with structuredliteracy, and I 

applaud Jasonfor leading the way in 

this space. 

It is wonderful to knowwehave such 

passionate teachers behind him 

achievingsome incredible learning 

outcomes. 

Ericaiscommitted to shaping policy 

through robust conversations with those 

in the profession who understandthe 

issues, and the gains from investments 

such as in the structuredliteracy 

programme. 

Iwas concerned to hear about the 

challenges to securefundingfor 

students with highlearning needs,when 

Ivisited Rangiora BoroughSchool 

recently. 

Gaps and inconsistencieswith 

Ongoing Resource Scheme(ORS) 

funding is havingasignificant impact on 

schools, not to mention on the children 

and parents affected by the lack of 

funding. 

Ilook forward to hearing more from 

otherschools and principals in the 

electorateindue coursesothat Ican 

take their concerns to Wellington. 

With the Government still hellbent on 

ramming throughits deeply unpopular 

ThreeWaters reform, Iencourage 

everyone across Waimakariri to 

considermaking asubmission. 

The Government needs to understand 

the true levelofopposition to thisBill, 

and regionalNew Zealand can make its 

voiceheard through the submission 

process,which runs until July 22. 

Speaking of water, Ienjoyed taking 

part in the Big Splash again this year. 

It’s afantastic event which raisesmuchneeded 

money for the Rangiora Stoke 

Club. 

With thisyear’s Btheme Iturned to 

the help of the public in deciding 

whether Ishould be abasketballer, 

bumblebee,Batman or aballerina. 

The consensus was clearand IthinkI 

donned atutu withaplomb! 

Thanks to Rangiora Promotions for 

organising anothersuccessful night,and 

well done to all my fellowjumpers. 

Future flooding 

DearEditor, 

Has the building industry notlearnt anything from the earthquakesof2010 and2011? 

Iwas living in oneof the worst affected suburbs in Christchurch,Avondale, opposite 

the AvonRiver, at the time. 

My housebuilt in 1974, wasonawooden floor some950mm above ground level. 

There wasno damageto the house, justsomeminor splits of the mortar joints 

midwaydownthe South side. 

More recently built homes, based on aconcrete floor, simplysplit in half 

(particularlythe twostorey ones). 

The flooding of some suburbs in Sydneylast weekhas brought to attention justhow 

quickly we can be flooded out in low singlestorey homes. 

And yet we are stillbuilding new homes in NorthCanterbury, and no doubtother 

places also,onlow concrete floors. 

Regulations state thatthe top soil must be scraped away before layingout the 

concrete floorpreparations.The soil is then storedinacorner of the section while 

the house is being built. 

Once completed, the soil is then spreadabout the remaining bareland,resultingin 

mostcasesthe concrete floor being only inchesabove the ground. When we haveabig 

downpour, like Sydney has just experienced, thosehouses may be flooded out, while 

the older woodenfloor homes, built before say 1980,will be high and dry. 

If we experience another big earthquake,like the two big onesin2010 and 2011, 

they willbestill standing like minewas, while the more recent oneswill besplit open. 

When will the designers and council learn? 

They should have learned by now that concrete doesn't stretch, and it doesn't take 

muchrain for the water to beginto reach the concrete floor level andbeyond. 

Yours, 

TrevorStanley, 

Amberley. 

Healthservices 

DearEditor, 

Stuart Smith MP (National) concludes his opinion piece, of July7,with the statement 

that he wants to live in acountrywhereall people are valued, regardless of their 

ethnicity or personalbeliefs. Most people would agreewith that. 

However,the overall tenorofhis commentaryisabouthealthbasedonethnicity. 

The health statistics of all ethnicities in NewZealand are well known. What is 

curious is thatback in the 1990s Nationalpromised morefunding to address Maori 

health inequalities, yet hereweare in 2022havingto createaMaori Health Authority. 

Areading of any budget will find fundingforMaori, so what has happened overthe 

decades at the handsof both Labour andNational governments? 

The answer is now patently obvious. 

Will Maori andPacificethnicities be betteroff in the long run? 

Only timewill tell, but unless the Governmentchanges the mechanism for the 

allocation of Vote Health funding,which is currently throughthe flawedpopulation 

basedfundingmodel, Isuspect not. 

How Health New Zealand (i.e. nonMaori)and theMaoriHealth Authority are to be 

funded remains amystery at this point in time. 

Yours,DrMichael Gousmett, FGNZPhD BCom(Hons) BBS Dip CM Dip Tchg, 

Rangiora 

McALPINES MITRE 10 MEGA RANGIORA -OCEAN WATCH 

This 

Week 

Sun 

Fishing 

Guide 

Moon 

Wind 

Algal bloom at Mata Kopae/St Annes Lagoon 

Toxic bluegreen algae has been found in 

Mata Kopae/St AnnesLagoon, north of 

Cheviot, and people are advisedtoavoid 

the lake,and keep their dogs and animals 

away. 

Ahealth warninghas been issued by Te 

Whatu Ora, Waitaha Canterbury’s Te 

Mana Ora unit. 

Dr Matthew Reid, Canterbury Medical 

Officer of Health, says the algalbloom 

can produce toxinsharmful to humans 

Ok 

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and animals. 

‘‘Peopleshould avoid contact with the 

wateruntil further notice. 

‘‘Exposuremay cause skin rashes, 

nausea, stomach cramps, tingling and 

numbness around the mouth and 

fingertips. 

‘‘If you experience any of these 

symptoms visit your doctor immediately 

and pleaselet your doctor know if you 

have had contact with the lake water,’’ 

Ok 

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Set 5:14pm 

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3:49pm 

Set 10:26am 

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Gentle Sbecoming 

moderate E 

Ok 

Rise 7:55am 

Set 5:16pm 

Best 

Times 

says Dr Reid. 

Noone should drink the water from 

the lake at any time. Boilingthe water 

does not remove the toxin. Animals that 

show signs of illness after cominginto 

contactwith algalmats or scums, should 

be taken to avet immediately. 

Fish and shellfish should not be eaten 

because they can concentratetoxins. 

Further information on gathering 

Mahinga Kai can be obtained at cph.co. 

4:13am 

4:37pm 

Set 10:51am 

Rise 10:35pm 

Gentle SW 

Good 

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‘‘Whenabloom of potentiallytoxic 

cyanobacteria is present in alake, there 

is apossibility of cyanobacteria and 

toxins being transported downstream. 

People are advised to avoid contact with 

downstream water bodies,’’ says Dr Reid. 

EnvironmentCanterbury will monitor 

the lake fortnightly and the publicwill be 

advised of any changes in water quality 

that are of publichealth significance. 

Swell 

Pegasus Bay 

Tide Chart 

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Waimakariri 4:25am 2.4 10:40am 0.3 5:23am 2.5 11:38am 0.3 6:22am 2.5 12:15am 0.3 7:20am 2.5 1:09am 0.3 8:17am 2.5 2:03am 0.3 9:13am 2.4 2:58am 0.4 10:08am 2.4 3:53am 0.5 

Mouth 

4:59pm 2.7 11:19pm 0.3 5:55pm 2.7 

6:51pm 2.7 12:34pm 0.3 7:47pm 2.6 1:29pm 0.3 8:43pm 2.5 2:24pm 0.4 9:38pm 2.4 3:20pm 0.5 10:33pm 2.3 4:17pm 0.6 

Amberley 4:25am 2.4 10:40am 0.3 5:23am 2.5 11:38am 0.3 6:22am 2.5 12:15am 0.3 7:20am 2.5 1:09am 0.3 8:17am 2.5 2:03am 0.3 9:13am 2.4 2:58am 0.4 10:08am 2.4 3:53am 0.5 

Beach 

4:59pm 2.7 11:19pm 0.3 5:55pm 2.7 


4:34am 2.4 10:49am 0.3 5:32am 2.5 11:47am 0.3 6:31am 2.5 12:24am 0.3 7:29am 2.5 1:18am 0.3 8:26am 2.5 2:12am 0.3 9:22am 2.4 3:07am 0.4 10:17am 2.4 4:02am 0.5 

Motunau 5:08pm 2.7 11:28pm 0.3 6:04pm 2.7 


4:36am 2.4 10:51am 0.3 5:34am 2.5 11:49am 0.3 6:33am 2.5 12:26am 0.3 7:31am 2.5 1:20am 0.3 8:28am 2.5 2:14am 0.3 9:24am 2.4 3:09am 0.4 10:19am 2.4 4:04am 0.5 

Gore Bay 5:10pm 2.7 11:30pm 0.3 6:06pm 2.7 


4:31am 1.6 10:39am 0.1 5:29am 1.7 11:37am 0.1 6:28am 1.7 12:21am 0.1 7:26am 1.7 1:18am 0.1 8:23am 1.7 2:15am 0.1 9:20am 1.7 3:12am 0.2 10:16am 1.6 4:07am 0.2 

Kaikoura 5:04pm 1.9 11:24pm 0.1 6:00pm 1.9 


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RIVERVIEW LOUNGE, KAIAPOI CLUB, GOLD COIN ENTRY 

SHOWCASING WAIMAKARIRI PUBLIC ARTS TRUST 

Come along this weekend 

and check out over 700 

artworks from over 100 artists 

all under one roof including 

painting, ceramic, woodwork, 

photography, textiles and 

more. PLUS for something 

a little different Have-A-Go 

yourself at weaving, painting, 

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all at the Kaiapoi Club. 

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People’schoice winners on 

show at the Corcoran French 

Kaiapoi Art Expo 

The People’s Choice 

competition at the Corcoran 

French Kaiapoi Art Expo 

sponsored by John Rhind 

Funeral Directors is acoveted 

prize for exhibiting artists. 

Visitors to the weekend Expo 

are encouraged to vote for their 

favourite artwork from over 

700 artworks on display. In 

this year’s Expo five previous 

winners are exhibiting. 

Mark Larsen 

Mark Larsen’s paintings 

of wildlife or still life have 

been consistently popular with 

four wins of the Award in the 

Expo’s 16year history. Hehas 

also won runner up awards five 

times. 

Sculpting is also ahobby and 

his 1.8m bronze eel sculpture 

outside the Five Peaks 

restaurant and the letterbox 

earthquake memorial on the 

Williams Street/FullerStreet 

corner are examples of his 

work. 

This year’s entries are oil 

paintings titled Tree Fern and 

Evening Meal. Evening meal 

depicts abarn owl about to 

catch amouse on an old dray. 

The detail in Mark’s paintings 

are atypical feature and Tree 

Fern took an impressive 200 

hours to paint. 

Jane Reid 

Last year’s People’s Choice 

Award went to Jane Reid. 

Jane Reid has painted in 

watercolours since she was 

young and it was artist Corina 

Hazlett who introduced her to 

acrylics. 

“Corina was very encouraging 

about my work and helped 

provide the confidence for me 

to exhibit, which Ifound rather 

scary,” she says. 

As afirst time exhibitor 

Jane won last year’s People’s 

Choice with aportrait of 

her father titled ‘Grandson 

of the Harbourmaster’. She 

used acrylics but has since 

discovered oils and is thrilled 

with the results. 

All her entries this year are 

oils including astunning 

portrait of her twins which 

is not for sale but will be on 

display along with landscapes 

of Kaiapoi scenes and 

unusually asurreal snail titled 

‘The Slow Advance’. 

The full time teacher at 

Southbrook School has 

created atiny space at home in 

Rangiora, away from her four 

teenagers to use as apainting 

space and looks forward to the 

time when she can paint 

full time. 

Christine Watton 

Glossy, colour filled and often 

circular floral canvases typify 

Christine Watton’s art. 

Colours that absolutely 

glorify the flowers we find in 

our gardens, in turn provide the 

driving force behind this artist, 

photographer andgardener. 

This year she has 10 resin 

artworks, all of them tondos 

(circular canvasses for the 

uninitiated) in four sizes. 

The works have taken her six 

months to complete. 

Christine’s usual floral theme 

is present again with acouple 

of abstract landscapes in cool 

palette colourways. 

Twoworks were inspired by 

the refugee crisis in Ukraine 

and use the sunflower, amotif 

that connects well with her 

passion of spreading the joy 

of gardening. This has also 

led to her role as sponsor and 

promoter for anumber of 

gardening ventures including 

the Kaiapoi Community 

Garden and their workshops, 

the annual garden competition 

as well as asunflower 

competition. 

Any way she can spread 

the good gardening vibe is 

embraced, even to painting the 

bonnet of her car with flowers. 

“It’s just another way of 

getting the garden out into the 

community,” she says. 

Lisa Johnstone 

Lisa Johnstone won in 2019 

with amagnificent animal 

portrait titled Mr Bull, and has 

entered avery large pastel of a 

gorilla in this year’s Expo. 

“Pastel allows for much more 

detail and avibrancy that is 

more difficult to achieve in 

other media,” she says. 

Her other two oil entries are a 

seascape and afloral painting. 

Lisa took up art ten years 

ago and is looking forward to 

increasing her output of 5or6 

ayear now that retirement is 

close, specialising in wildlife 

and landscapes. 

Amember of the NZ Pastel 

Society she enjoys attending 

workshops to improve her 

skills. 

Aresident of Rangiora for 20 

years Lisa is the treasurer for 

the Rangiora Fire Brigade. 

Karin Werner 

Karin has won previously for 

her equine paintings. Karin’s 

love of horses and drawing 

have always been major themes 

in her life. 

“Starting on the wallpaper 

with crayon at an early age, 

I’ve since progressed to more 

suitable surfaces and materials, 

and now work mainly in oils, 

watercolours, pastels and 

pencils,” she says. 

“My subjects still include 

horses and my own chestnut 

mare has featured in quite a 

few paintings and has earned 

her keep as amodel. 

“I also enjoy painting 

our awesome South Island 

landscapes. 

Karin is mainly self-taught, 

but she has found life drawing 

classes and painting en plein air 

have improved her observation 

and painting skills.

Shining alight on North Canterbury 

By ROBYNBRISTOW 

As the lights dimmed on the MainPower 

Light and Sound Festival in Victoria 

Park, North Canterbury was captured in 

images of light. 

The MainPower Photo competition, 

North Canterbury Lights,run in tandem 

with the festival, attracted record 

entries. 

The main prize went to Dan Dirks, 

with an image captured from Waikuku 

Beach of the night sky. 

The other four winners were Angela 

Torrie, Nichola Selway, Shaun Rolston, 

and Trish Pepperell. 

The focus of the competition was on 

what makes North Canterbury agreat 

region to live using North Canterbury 

Lights as inspiration. 

Dan receives aprize pack valued at 

over $300 for his entry. 

He says he was pleased at how the 

photograph came out. 

‘‘On the day Iwent down to the beach 

and scoped out agood place to shoot. I 

spotted the big log there and just at dusk 

during the blue hour Imade an 

exposure of it and the foreground. 

‘‘Two hours later Icame back to 

exactly the same spot with my home 

built star tracker and shot aseries of 

very long of exposures of the Milky 

Way.’’ 

The Kaiapoi amateur photographer, 

who has been keen on astrophotography 

for the past five years, says he later 

combined both images to get the lovely 

picture he entered. 

Waikuku Beach PHOTO: DAN DIRKS

Young agriculture worker waits for results 


Young contractor of the year 

candidate Josh Chittock of Oxford, 

saysthat while the interview process 

was daunting at the time and he is still 

nervously waiting the final judges 

decision,he’sthankful for the 

opportunity to be part of the Rural 

Contractors NZ Trainee Contractor of 

the Yearaward process. 

‘‘I’mnormally OK talking with 

people but thiswas via azoom callso 

therewas quite abit of pressure 

involved,”hesaid. 

“It was challengingaswehad four 

quitebroadquestions to answer in 

frontofapanel of three judges andwe 

had to explain in depth the logic 

behind our answers.’’ 

Joshwas one of only eight finalists, 

fourfrom eachisland,who weregiven 

fourcontractor and specific primary 

industrybased questions to research 

and present when interviewed online 

by the judges. 

“Althoughwehad acouple of weeks 

to prepare our answers, you still worry 

and hope that you have studied 

enough to givethem the rightanswers. 

‘‘This opportunityallowed me to 

extendmyselfand my interviewskills. 

It also made me realise my 

opportunitiesare endless in the 

contracting sector.” 

Josh(22)was selected as one of four 

young trainees employed by South 

Island based agricultural contracting 

businesses, to compete in the national 

final. 

He grew up on the family farmin 

Southland beforemoving to Oxford a 

year ago to work withOxford 

Agricultural Services Ltd. 

“I’ve always lovedbeingaround 

farm machinery and in this job Idoit 

all, so it’s been great to combine my 

two passions. 

“The work is variedand very 

rewarding as you get to see the 

progress on any job you do, whetherit 

be grass work or drilling, you see 

quickly what you have done and it’s 

impactonthe farm.” 

He says amate was selected to be 

one of the fourNorthIsland 

candidatesand he was amazed at the 

depth of studyhis friend undertook 

beforehis turninfront of the judges. 

“While Iknew the answers to all the 

questions,the sectiononhow Iwould 

use the trainingfund money was one 

of the hardest.” 

Rural Contractors New Zealand 

chief executiveAndrew Olsen says the 

finalists are the best of thebest 

selected from more than100 

HanzonJobsregistered trainees and 

thoroughlydeserve theirplace in the 

finals.One winner fromeach of the 

South and North Islands willbe 

selected by the judges and both 

winnerswill receive atrophy and 

training bursary of $3,000from MPI to 

be usedonadvancing their career and 

knowledge. 

Josh says he is proudherose to the 

challenge,especially when the judges 

putthe candidatesonthe spotand 

askedthem extra technical questions 

about the types of worktheydoand the 

vehicles they operate. 

He says its very nerve wracking 

waiting for the judges to release their 

final decision as the competition was 

held over afortnight ago. 

“I’mstill waiting to hear, my guess is 

thateveryonegave them such great 

answers,they arejust takingabit 

longertomake theirminds up.” 

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Rock‘n’Wheels back on the road 


If it has wheelsand you love it, 

roll on up to the Amberley 

Domain on September 4. 

The Father’s Day 

Rock‘n’Wheels event is on 

again. 

Everything with wheels is 

welcomeold or new. 

It can be your pride and joy 

that's beenwaiting for its time to 

shine, or yourtrusty scooter that 

gets you round town. 

All it needs is wheels, or a 

wheel 

Organiser Katrina Platt says 

communitygroups haveswung 

in behind the Rock‘n’Wheels 

Charitable Trust again, and will 

be lending ahand on theday, 

with all funds raised goingback 

to them. 

Therewill be plenty of food 

and entertainment for all. 

Gatesopen at 8amwith entry 

$10 acar, includingthe driver 

and apassenger. Extra 

passengers are $5. 

Public entryis$5, withunder 

15s free, while it is $20 for acraft 

or swap meetstall. 

The eventhas battledthrough 

acouple of tough years with 

Covid19 protocols, but is now 

back on the roadtoputting the 

annual eventback on the map. 

Rock‘n’Wheels is apopular 

family eventand agood excuse 

for aday out on Father’s Day. 

Family fun ... Wade Golding, of 

Fernside, enjoyed aday out with his 

family in FAB 50S, the 1955 Ford 

Mark 1Zephyr Convertible owned by 

his Dad, Murray Golding, during the 

Rock`N’Wheels Meet in 2019. 

Aday out with Ruby ... Jamie Philpott, of Waikuku Beach, with his 

gleaming 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, Ruby, and his niece Shilo Archibald (then 

7years) at the Rock`N’Wheels Meet in 2019, hosted by North Canterbury 

Rodders and held at the Amberley Domain. 

PHOTOS: SHELLEY TOPP 

NEWS 

The North Canterbury News, July 14, 2022 11 

Statutory manager 

at North Loburn 

By DAVID HILL 


The MinistryofEducation has 

stepped in to resolve an 

employment dispute at a 

North Canterbury school. 

Alimited statutory manager 

(LSM) has beenappointed for 

North Loburn School,based 

north of Rangiora,after an 

approach to the ministryfrom 

the board of trustees and 

principal Peter Richmond. 

North Canterbury News has 

been approached by members 

of the schoolcommunity 

raising concerns around a 

staff appointment. 

While the ministry would 

not elaborateonwhy the LSM 

had been appointed, its 

Hautu (leader) Te Tai Runga 

(south), Nancy Bell, said these 

appointments were normally 

‘‘a last resort’’. 

‘‘By far the majority of 

schools operatesuccessfully, 

but asmall number develop 

areas of concernthat they 

cannotresolve without 

outside help. 

‘‘We always workwith 

schools to support themto 

resolve problems themselves, 

and only intervene as alast 

resort. 

‘‘Where we do stepin, an 

intervention aimstobring 

expertise and afresh 

perspective.’’ 

The ministry has appointed 

Terri Johnstone,from 

Catalyst For Change. 

Ms Bell said Ms Johnstone 

is experiencedinleadership 

and governanceand was 

support the boardand 

principal with 

communication and 

employment. 

The board continuedtobe 

responsible for other matters 

such as property, the 

curriculum,health and safety 

and financial. 

‘‘Theaim of any 

interventionisalwaysto 

return the school to full selfmanagement 

as soon as the 

recommendationsofthe 

interventionhave been met,’’ 

Ms Bellsaid. 

‘‘We monitor all school 

interventions closely as we 

will be doing with North 

Loburn School.’’ 

When contactedbyNorth 

Canterbury News,Ms 

Johnstonesaid she was 

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strategy. 

Former Federated Farmers North 

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who has aPhD in environmental planning, 

has been appointedtowork alongside Cr 

Niki Mealings, the council’s climate 

change portfolio holder. 

‘‘Thecouncil is committed to being 

transformational leaders in thisspace and 

working with mana whenua andthe wider 

community to mitigate and adapt to 

climate change challenges,’’ Mayor Dan 

Gordon said. 

Dr Murchison farms in partnership with 

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years. 

She completedher PhD thesis, Conflict 

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‘‘Economic versus Environment’’ 

PropositionofDifferent Ways of Knowing?, 

at the University of Canterburyin2020. 

The Waimakariri District Council 

adopted aclimate changepolicy in 2019to 

get ‘‘its ownhouse in order’’,MrGordon 

said. 

It hasnow set its sights on developing a 

climate change adaptation strategy for the 

wider district. 

Councillors adopted aclimate change 

scenario technical report, prepared by 

NIWA, at acouncilmeeting on July5. 

The report identified that weather 

patterns are expected to become more 

volatile. 

Annualaverage temperatures are 

expected to increasewith more extreme 

warm temperatures, lessfrost days and 

less snow. 

Awarmer atmosphere is expected to 

hold more moisture and more average 

annualrainfall, but this is expected to lead 

to more frequent heavyrainfall events. 

Moreflood events are expectedtobe 

punctuated by more frequent and 

prolonged droughts due to increased 

temperaturesand windspeeds,the report 

says. 

Sea level rise is alsoexpected to leadto 

somechangesincoastal areas. 

Mr Gordonsaid the council had begun 

‘‘refreshing’’ its climate change forward 

workprogramme. 

Thisincluded conductingrisk 

assessments to identify land and 

infrastructure mostatrisk. 

The council will alsobelookingto 

calculate an emissions profile for the 

district, as it developsits own emissions 

reduction plan in response to Government 

regulations, he said. 

‘‘Wewill be encouraging residents, 

businessesand communities within the 

districttocome on this journey with us.’’ 

Other initiatives include transitioning 

the council’s vehicle fleet to electric 

vehicles,planting 25,000plants this year in 

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The Amberley School debating teams ... Sylvia Jongerius, Siobhan Theobold, Skylah 

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debating competition, Amberley School 

has taken out the top honours. 

It last won the Trophy in 2014. 

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statement, because it was an all 

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teams, both making the final. 

Atotal of 10 schools entered the 

competition run throughout the second 

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Demand Better for Three Waters 

We all agree that quality drinking water and better environmental outcomes are agood thing for the country. But at this point in time there is 

no evidence that the proposed Three Water Reforms are the best way to achieve this. 

Currently most three water assets and services inNew Zealand are owned and delivered by local councils and are paid for byrates. 

The government is proposing that three water services move from the 67 councils, who currently manage these, into four large entities. 

At the moment we think there is only one side being represented and we want ratepayers to fully understand what these reforms could mean 

for them. 

That is why, inconjunction with Timaru and Whangarei District Councils, we sought legal clarity on these matters, through acase in the High 

Court. It is our view that under the Government’s Three Waters Reform proposals, it is expropriating council owned property without conceding 

that it is a“taking”, and without fair compensation being paid to communities for their property. 

In the Waimakariri District we have invested $100m over the past 20years to ensure our three waters infrastructure is up to date and weare 

extremely proud ofour achievements. Our assets are now worth $602m and the government has offered us $22m and two shares inthe new 

entity as part of the proposed mandatory transfer. 

Last year we surveyed our district, asking what they thought of the proposed Three Waters reforms and what they wanted us to do. The 

message was clear, 95 percent of respondents said to opt out of proposed reforms. 

This sentiment has been widely shared across the country, with many councils having been given the same directive from their ratepayers. 

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Why we are taking action? Because our ratepayers deserve better. 

No one is fundamentally opposed to discussing new ideas and ways of doing things. But rushed reform without adequate time to consider the 

consequences and without listening to those affected is in no one’s interest. 

C4LD has developed an alternative approach that delivers on environmental aims, creates opportunities for strong and lasting partnerships and 

safe, sustainable and affordable water services. Importantly, it also provides for the continuation of local influence and community property rights. 

We will be making asubmission of our own, representing our district, and presenting it to Parliament’s Select Committee. If you don’t want to 

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Kaiapoi North School’sstructured literacy 

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By DAVID HILL 


Kaiapoi North School’s innovative 

approach to teaching literacy has caught 

the attentionofthe Government. 

Associate Education Minister Jan Tinetti 

visited Kaiapoi on Thursday, July 7, to 

observe the school’s approach to structured 

literacy first hand. Aformer school 

principal, Ms Tinettisaid she was 

impressedwith what she saw. 

‘‘[Principal] Jason [Miles] has been an 

amazing advocatefor structuredliteracy 

and he’s kept at me to come and visit, so it’s 

been somethingI’ve been wanting to do for 

awhile. Other schools are using structured 

literacy,but thisschool has put it’s own 

flavour to it. We want to see schools and 

teachers showthemselves.’’ 

Ms Tinetti said she was particularly 

impressedwith the consistencyofhow the 

school’s approach to structured literacy 

was applied by teachers at eachyear level. 

She saiditwill helptoinform the 

implementation of the Government’s 

literacy and numeracystrategy, which was 

launched earlier thisyear and is aimedat 

improvingliteracy and numeracy 

standards. 

Arecent surveybythe Education Hub 

foundthat 35 percent of 15yearolds were 

not at the required levelsfor reading and 

maths. 

Kaiapoi North School first trialled 

structuredliteracyin2018, with North 

Canterburybased literacy resource 

teacher Marina Mounsey working with 

junior teamleader Mel Poynter.‘‘It’sbeen 

amassiveshift for some teachers in how 

they do their teachingand it has required 

some professionaldevelopment,’’Ms 

Poynter said. 

Observation ... Associate Education Minister Jan Tinetti (top) watches on while Kaiapoi North School junior team leader Mel Poynter 

teaches new entrant /Year 1pupils through structured literacy. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

The school’s approach revolvedaround 

phonetics, or sounding out letters and 

words, which ultimately led to improved 

spelling and writing, as well as reading. 

The trial was asuccess, so it was rolled 

out across all year levels the following year, 

deputy principalFelicityFaheysaid. ‘‘It’s 

not asilver bullet. It won’tfix everything, 

but we believeit’s the bestway to teach all 

of the children,’’ she said. 

Ms Tinetti said the research had been 

available for 30 years, but successive 

Governmentshad failed to pick it up until 

now. 

The Government has introduced the 

BetterStart StructuredLiteracyfunding 

for teaching new entrants children, which 

several NorthCanterbury schools have 

adopted it. Courses are now being offered 

at theUniversity of Canterbury and the 

Ministry of Educationaimed to have 4500 

teachers throughout the country teaching 

structuredliteracy by the end of next year. 

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Flurry of MP visits to North Canterbury 

By DAVID HILL 


North Canterbury has had arun of MP 

visits in recent weeks. 

Policing, local government,education 

and immigration have beenthe focus of 

visits from the nation’s leadersto 

Rangiora, Kaikoura and Kaiapoi overthe 

lasttwo weeks. 

The mostnotable visit was by new 

Police Minister Chris Hipkins, who 

visitedpolice in Rangiora and Kaikoura 

as part of his nationwide tour. 

‘‘We’ve talked abouteverything from 

gangcrimetostock rustling to mental 

health,’’ Mr Hipkins said. 

‘‘Our policedoatoughjob, and we’re 

fortunate to have such agrounded and 

committed group working to keepusall 

safe.’’ 

New AssociateLocal Government 

Minister Kieran McAnulty made 

Waimakariri his first stoplast week, in a 

series of visits aroundthe country. 

Mayor Dan Gordonsaid topics 

discussed included last year’s floods, 

advocacy for lifestylers, transport 

(including the Woodend Bypass, Skew 

Bridge and Southbrook),racing and 

Three Waters reform. 

‘‘Wefoundhim to be very interested in 

the work we are doing here in the 

Waimakariri districtand he listened as 

we outlined our concerns,particularly 

around Three Waters and transport.’’ 

Mr Gordon hoped to host Mr McAnulty 

again on avisittolearn more about the 

council’s Civil Defence Cadet programme, 

which is afirst in New Zealand. 

Kaiapoi North School has been the 

focus of two MP visits, as its structured 

literacy programme captures national 

attention. 

Opposition Education and Immigration 

SpokespersonErica Stanford was in 

Kaiapoi on Friday, July 1, and met with 

Kaiapoi North School principal Jason 

Miles. 

Her visit was followed by Associate 

Education Minister Jan Tinetti, who came 

to observe the structuredliteracy 

programmefirsthand last week. 

Ms Stanfordsaid the Governmenthad 

been‘‘verylate to the party’’ and she 

wanted structured literacy rolled out to 

schoolsthroughout the country. 

‘‘Itgoes right backtoearly childhood 

education and evenlearningathome, so 

we are looking at what we can do to 

change these outcomes.’’ 

She was also concerned withschool 

attendancerates, which dropped back to 

60 percent lastyear in the wake of Covid 

19. 

The Government recently announced a 

new strategy,aiming to improve 

attendanceto75% of children attending 

school regularly by 2026. 

But Ms Stanford saidthe Government 

needed to do better. 

‘‘Wecan see schools in similardeciles 

and ethnic makeups getting very 

different results, so how we learn from 

those that are succeeding?’’ 

Ms Stanford also met with local 

businesses, discussingtheir challenges 

withrecruiting staff and attracting 

migrants. 

While airfares were expensiveand 

evengettingflights couldbeachallenge, 

Ms Stanford saidthere were ways of 

simplifyingthe process of assisting 

businessestoattract migrant workers. 

One optionwas issuingshortterm 

residency Visas for new migrants on 

arrival in particular areas of skills 

shortages such as nurses or farm workers. 

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MP visit ... Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey 

hosted his colleague Erica Stanford in 

Kaiapoi on Friday, July 1. 

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Silent signs of diabetes through eye tests 


Optometrist May Young is on amission. 

Displayedonthe screeninfrontofher 

are severalhighresolution images of a 

patientseye alongside a3Drenderingof 

the backoftheir eye. 

As her experteye analyseseach minute 

section of theretina she beginstosee tiny 

bleedsappear. 

These are dothaemorrhages(bleeds) 

and they are the resultofleaky blood 

vessels. 

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it’sapossible signthis personmay be 

experiencingthe early signs of diabetes 

and probablydoesn'tevenknowthat yet. 

She thenchecks the3Dimageand looks 

for minor separations in thelayers. 

Thisindicates fluidinthe backofthe 

eye andusually occurs in moreadvanced 

diabetics, to confirmher hypothesis. 

At herRangioraSpecsaversstore Ms 

Young says sheisstarting to seemore and 

moreeyes withsubtle signsofdiabetic 

retinopathy appearinginthem. 

It’saneye condition thatcan, if left 

untreated, cause visionloss and 

blindnessinpeople who havediabetes. 

‘‘Many times nowIampicking up these 

first signs of diabetes in patients’ eyes 

while they are havingabiennialeyesight 

check up. 

‘‘WhenIdiscussitwiththemtheyoften 

havenoidea theymay be on the verge of 

developingdiabetes,’’ says Ms Young. 

She sayspeople cannever under 

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examinations. 

‘‘Its notonly about diabetes, thereare 

alsomanyother eyesight issues thatif 

found in time canbetreated 

successfully,’’she says. 

‘‘Wemight be the first medical people 

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medical issue. 

‘‘From hereweadvise thepatient and 

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startatreatment regime to maintain the 

levelofeyesight they have. 

‘‘With propercare,medication,diet 

and exercise,diabetes is treatable—it’s 

with youfor life from now on, but the 

disease is manageable.’’ 

Ms Young says these dayspeople of all 

ages are showingsignsofearlydiabetes. 

‘‘It is notconfined to those aged over50. 

‘‘More younger peopleare displaying 

thesefirstsigns, and we are seeingafew 

more adultsdisplaying signsoftype 1 

Insulin dependantdiabetes,thanbefore. 

‘‘They allmissthe subtlechanges in 

theirbehaviour, their health and their 

vision, which are related to thisdisease,’’ 

Ms Young says. 

New research conducted by Specsavers 

and Diabetes NZ foundthat manyKiwis 

(83%)haveexperiencedone or more 

vision related symptoms that could be a 

sign of diabetic retinopathy. 

However, nearlytwofifths(38%) of 

thosequestioned didn’tknow,orwere 

unsure on whatdiabetic retinopathy was. 

Once diagnosed patients will undergoa 

more detailedeye examination by the 

ophthalmologistsatChristchurch 

Hospital. 

This is repeated every twoyearsto 

show any further changesintheir 

condition. 

Diabetes is asilent disease. 

Some with thehelpofregulareye 

examinations, discover it early enough, 

others don’tuntil it rears its head. 

For one customer, it came suddenly 

when their eyesighttemporarily 

fracturedand they were briefly unable to 

see through eyes, which reminded them 

of lookingthroughbroken glass. 

That was an extreme reaction and came 

because they hadn’t had an eye 

examination in over thirty yearsand 

unknowntothem, they wereprediabetic. 

Eye checks ... Rangiora optometrist May Young is urging people living with diabetes, or 

know they are prediabetes, to discuss with their GP about how best to manage their 

condition and associated risks, such as vision issues. 


‘‘Ifyou areover40, please get tested 

regularly,’’MsYoung says. 

While many are treated successfullyfor 

diabetic retinopathy, if caughtintime, 

you cannotunderestimate theneed for 

routineeye examinations. 

She is urgingpeople livingwith 

diabetes,orknow they are prediabetes, 

to discusswiththeir GP about howbest to 

managetheir condition and associated 

risks, such as vision issues. 

‘‘For known diabetics,Iusually 

recommendthe patient to make surethey 

attend thefree diabetic retinal screening 

donebythe hospital, plushave regular 

eye exams withtheir optometristbecause 

we eachcoverdifferent things. 

‘‘The DRSSjust focuses on diabetes. 

‘‘The eye exam with me covers vision 

and generaleye healthcheck.’’ 

She saysdiabetics are morelikely to 

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It was along way home for the children 

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Annabelle’s mum Kim Birchlersaid it 

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RURAL LIFE 


Overseer ‘fit for purpose’ —DrTim Davie 



Federated Farmers remains sceptical 

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Arevisedversion of the Overseer 

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from land is due to be released laterthis 

year. 

While EnvironmentCanterbury (ECan) 

is optimistic the revised Overseer 

software willbe‘‘fit for purpose’’, 

Federated Farmers North Canterbury 

president Caroline Aymes is not so sure. 

Software developers have beenbusy 

revising Overseer since aGovernment 

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Flyovers of farms ‘sensible’ 



Flyovers are a‘‘sensible’’way to ensure 

winter grazing is being managed 

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Some farmers have expressed 

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On target ... Kaiapoi’s Landon Gardiner and his brother Quentin in the winners circle at 

Reefton. 


Brothers on target 

Kaiapoi brothers Landon and Quentin 

Gardiner were once again among the 

winners at the Reefton Workingmen’s 

Club annual Gold Nugget Darts 

Tournament. 

But the brothers, from the Kaiapoi 

Working Men’s Club, were unable to 

repeat their golden success of 2019 when 

the tournament last ran thanks to Covid 

19. 

They were beaten into second place in 

the Lindsay Keily Memorial Trophy 

pairs event by Kayden Milne and Jordon 

Whyte from the Hornby Workingmen’s 

Club by five games, in abest of nine final. 

There were 29 pairs registered in the 

trophy event in search of the Gold 

Nuggets prize money, including agold 

nugget each for the winners. 

The nonqualifiers plate round was 

won by Justin Thomas and Trevor Ellen, 

with Rota Carroll and Shannon McGrath 

finishing in second place. 

The singles were played on the Sunday 

and with only four ladies registered to 

play in the ladies section, they decided 

to join the men, making afield of 30 

players. 

The plate round for the singles was 

taken out by Tara Mead with John 

McIlroy taking second place. 

Kayden Milne, anewcomer to the the 

nuggets, and Landon Gardiner, played 

out the best of five final, with Kayden 

coming out on top. 

Both Kayden and Landon threw five 

180’s each, askill that has kept them at 

the top of their game. 

Karikaas wins again ... Diana Hawkins, front,with her ``awesome staff''’. 

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North Canterbury News, July 14, 2022 

29 

Wet weather skills on display 

RUGBY 

By PETER WILLIAMS 

and LINDSAY KERR 

The onset of cold,wet conditions 

throughout the sub union was the 

dominant theme of the penultimate round 

of the Luisetti Seeds seniorNorth 

Canterbury rugbycompetition. 

The two leading teams on the points 

table going into the match still share that 

honourafter they battled out atryless 

affair to end locked up at 66. 

In the other topfourclash, Glenmark 

Cheviot backed up its combined 

countrywidechampionshipvictory over 

Saracens, with another victory over the 

home side, this time posting a137 win. 

These twoteams are now third equalon 

points,just one behind the leaders. 

The evennessofthis season’s 

competition is highlighted by the top four 

teams winning just four of their six 

matches. 

Hurunui’s win over Oxford leaves it as 

the only otherteam that could yet force its 

way into the semifinals. 

There will be some nervousmoments in 

the Saracens camp as it contemplates a 

trip to Culverden on Saturday to meet 

Hurunui. 

Hurunui is never easy to beat at home, 

and is in avery rich vein of form having 

won each of its last four matches. 

Another victory to Hurunuinext 

Saturday will almost certainly see it earn 

asemifinalspot, and it will almost 

certainly come at the expense of Saracens. 

Kaiapoi vAshley 

There was plenty of silverware at stake 

when Kaiapoi hostedAshley, but neither 

team was able to rise abovethe conditions 

and turn in acommandingperformance. 

It’s not very often that ateam leading the 

competition goes two weeksinarow 

without scoringasingle try. 

Yet, that is the fate that has befallen 

Kaiapoi. 

Neither side could score atry. Neither 

team scored apoint playinginto the strong 

southerly wind. 

Bothteamskickedjust two penalties, 

Kaiapoi’s in the first half, Ashley’s in the 

second. 

Kaiapoi had the best of the first half, 

territorially which was rewarded when it 

kicked two penalties. 

Towards the end of the first half Ashley 

seemed to hit its straps,and did spend a 

considerable periodonattack. 

It had amore attacking mindset, 

spurning no fewer than five kickable 

penalty opportunitiestotwice set up 

lineoutdrives, and three times to take the 

feed into an attacking scrum. 

But to Kaiapoi’scredit its defence held 

firm. 

For Kaiapoi, MattEtheredge, as usual, 

had acommanding presence while Dante 

Love carried the ball strongly and coordinated 

Kaiapoi’s defensive efforts 

effectively, while halfback Codey Grimes 

adapted his game welltothe conditions, 

especially with his box kicks. 

Twelveminutesinto the second half, 

Kaiapoi’s prop, Nathan CassidyRichards, 

was sent to the sin bin. 

Untilthat point Kaiapoi had aslight 

edge in the set scrums, but with him no 

longer theretoprovidethe anchor,Ashley 

startedtoget the upper hand. 

It was aconcerted effort from the Ashley 

forwards. 

Jimmy Thiele, Jack Regan, Nick Sim 

and ElijahCoulstonall turned in 

wholeheartedperformances, while 

KorbynGray lookedthe most dangerous 

back on the field. 

He constantly broke tackleswhenever 

he gotthe ball in hand. 

Kaiapoi 6 (TaineJacobsLawson2 

penalties) drew with Ashley 6 (Jack 

Elusive ... Ashley winger Korbyn Gray eludes the clutches of yet another wouldbe tackler 

in the form of Kaiapoi’s Inia Toa. 

PHOTO: CRAIG SMITH 

Marshall, Korbyn Gray ,1penalty each). 

Oxford vHurunui 

With both teams still harbouring hopes of 

qualifyingfor the semis,this was amust 

win game. 

Playing host on its club day, Oxfordhad 

the betterstart and capitalised on poor 

Hurunuidiscipline with two early 

penalties, and then atry to the impressive 

George Prain mid way throughthe half. 

It continued to pile on pressureasthe 

visitors struggled to find anysort of rhythm 

in the slippery conditions.Acrucial 

Hurunuitry to Ben Funnelljust beforethe 

break marked the turning point. 

He repeated the dose five minutes into 

the secondspell when he wrestled over 

followingsome gritty work by the 

forwards. 

From then on Hurunuiplayedthe more 

tactical rugby and forced handling 

mistakesoff some smartfield kicking, 

primarilybywing, Andrew Murdoch. 

Further tries to backs, JoshCavanagh 

and Kyle McKenzie securedanimportant 

bonus pointvictory for the visitors. 

Openside flanker, Gus Waghorn, 

produced anotherinfluential 

performance alongside the promising 

young lock,Louis Bethel. 

Hurunui also got great valueoff their 

bench, particularly from Matai Kamo and 

SiSmith. 

Oxford’sflankers, Daniel Brooker and 

George Prain, are developing apowerful 

combination while halfback, Matt Roberts, 

also stoodout,carrying and kicking well. 

Oxford11(George Prain, try, Matty 

Roberts and Gus Mowat, 1penalty each) 

lost to Hurunui24(Ben Funnell (2) Josh 

Cavanagh, Kyle McKenzie, tries, 

McKenzie, Si Smith 1conversion each). 

SaracensvGlenmark 

Cheviot 

Unlike its previous encounter, this match 

was played in front of asparse crowd. 

The combined side adaptedtothe 

wintery conditionsbetter than Saracens, 

and dominated possession and territory 

for much of the game. 

While the wind and rain were afactor, 

the ground had remained in excellent 

conditionwhich allowedthe ball to go 

beyond the first five eights of both sides 

with cautiousconfidence. 

The overhead conditions did however 

dictate most of the play, and it was the 

GlenmarkCheviot forwardsthat 

demonstrated controlled wet weather 

rugby,afeature that has been ahallmark 

of the Glenmark club for decades. This was 

clearly illustrated in the first halfwhen 

playing into an increasingly strong 

southwest wind, theydictatedmuch of the 

play. 

This was rewarded mid spell when prop 

Sani Latu scored. Immediately prior to the 

breakSaracens did seize an opportunity to 

attackits opponents line, but came up 

short. 

Glenmark Cheviotcontinued its 

momentum in the opening exchanges of 

the secondspell and Caleb Beck addeda 

penalty to take his side out to a100lead. 

Saracenshowever responded and spent 

asustainedperiod on attack, but the 

combined side’sdefence stood firm. They 

then foundtheir way back on attack and 

came close to effectively puttingthe game 

out of Saracens reach when secondfive 

eight Mike Keane and Latu were both 

close to scoring. Ten minutesfrom time 

Beck was again on handwith another 

penalty. 

Five minutes from time Saracens were 

finallyrewardedwith atry, when loose 

head prop RawiriKarena barged over. 

Glenmark –Cheviot 13 (Soni Latu try, 

Caleb Beckconversion and two penalties) 

beat Saracens 7 (Rawiri Karenatry, Ricky 

Allin conversion). 

Ohoka vWoodend 

After acouple of weeks of Covid 

disruptions Ohoka got back to its winning 

ways withacomfortablewin over 

Woodend. 

Blain O’Loughlin opened the scoring for 

Ohokaand BenGold, who had amassive 

game,and Scott Allin also scoredinthe 

first half. 

Woodend hung in there and prevented 

any more Ohoka scoringinthe third 

quarter, but then Will Cliffordcrossed to 

score anice try out wide,then, in the final 

minutes Filipe Pizzaro rumbled overwith 

the support of his forwards. 

The everaccurate Scott Allinconverted 

threeofthe five tries. 

Tom Wedlake madeavaluable 

contribution for Ohoka, covering both 1st 

five and half back while Max Lines,Ryan 

McCullum, George Wedlake and Caleb 

Parsons, all played very well. 

Ohoka31(Blain O’Loughlin,Ben Gold, 

Scott Allin, Will Clifford, Felipe Pizzaro 

tries Scott Allin 3conversions beat 

Woodend 0. 

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Ashley VWoodend, LobLr1. 

GlenmarkCheviot VOxford, Omi 1. 

Hurunui VSaracens, Cul 1. 

OhokaVKaiapoi, Mand 1. 

Division 2 - Ellesmere & North 

Canterbury-all games1.00pm 

Championship 

Glenmark Cheviot VHurunui, Omi 1. 

OhokaVSaracens, Mand 1. 

KaikouraVKaiapoi,Kaik 1. 

Reserve 

Woodend VAshley,Wood 1. 

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Glenmark Cheviot VTinwald, Omi 2. 

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Rangiora Allsorts go two from two games 

HOCKEY 

Some of RangioraHockey Club's senior 

teams faced disruptions last weekend 

with several games deferreddue to the 

national Under 18 Tournament and 

team illness. 

All Division 1women's grade games 

have abreak for acouple of weeks with 

Rangiora CBK returning later in July to 

tough clashes withthe 3rd and 1st 

ranked teams beforethe finals. 

Rangiora Gold's game against Avon in 

Division 2men's grade was mutually 

agreed as adraw after the two teams 

couldn't find asuitable deferral date 

with Avon having many players away at 

the U18 tournament.Rangiora Hares 

games was deferred to alater date after 

the Carlton Redcliffs team was 

decimatedbyCovid. 

Rangiora Allsorts had the best result 

with another nailbiting win this time 

against Avon. 

Despite losing anumber of regular 

players to injury and illness (or because 

of it), the team is now scoring more goals 

which bodeswell for the next few weeks 

when they play several teams they had 

narrow losses to in round1. 

Rangiora's Mighty Mid Week Men 

were abit short staffed in its clash with 

top of the table HSOB/Burnside, but it 

did well to restrict themtojust 6goals 

after a92 loss to the same teaminround 

1. Unfortunately none of the other 

Rangiora Senior teams fared any better 

withlosses to Korimako in Division 2, 

Piwakawaka in MWO Division 3and all 

four of the Platinum teams. 

All Saturday/Sunday junior and senior 

grades take abreak next weekend, with 

only Midweek Open competition 

carrying through the school holidays. 

Rangiora Hockey Club has several 

current and former players 

representing teams at the National U18 

Tournament. 

Former players Pippa Bakerand Jess 

Cooper are in the Canterbury Women's 

Bteam. 

Meanwhile Rangiora CBK Division 1 

player Abi Hannah is playing for Mid 

Canterbury by invitation. 

Kaylee McDonald from Rangiora CBK 

was also invitedtoplay for Mid 

Canterbury, but had to withdraw due to 

illness. 

Results 

SSL Premiership women Rangiora 

Korimako 0lost to Marist Green5. 

MWO Women'sDiv 1Rangiora Hurunui 

Hares vs Carlton Redcliffs deferred. 

MWO Women'sDiv 3Rangiora 

Piwakawaka 0lost to Marist 5. 

SSL Premiership men RangioraGold 0 

drew with Avon Gold 0. 

MWO men Div 1Rangiora Mighty 

Midweek Men 0lost to HSOB/Burnside 

6. 

MWO men Div 2Rangiora Allsorts 5 

defeated Avon 4. 

Platinum Grades: 

Girls RangioraKaka 1lost to 

Harewood Bronze 2. Rangiora Kakariki 

0lost to HinemoaKaiapoi Tawa2. 

Boys Rangiora Jets 0drew with Hornby 

Dragons 0. Rangiora Snakes 1lost to 

Southern 4 

In possession ... Emma McKellow of the Rangiora Rabbits against Carlton Redcliffs. 

PHOTOBYMIKE MCKELLOW. 

North Canterbury sports results 

RangioraGolf Club 

Nine Hole Competition: Stroke /LGU / 

Hills&Thomas Trophy Round3 

Women: Pat Glassey36, JenniBrook 37 

c/b, Catherine Boddy 37 c/b. 

Men: Dennis Brook 35 c/b,Colin Bowman 

35, Ross McQueen 36, Eric Pollock 37 

Indoor cricket 

Junior Central City Christchurch 

Competition. 

Junior (NC):Rams 101 (Corey Kennedy 

30, Xavier N33) beat Untouchballs 

(Corey Kennedy0/6 EthanMorgan 0/7). 

MVP: CoreyKennedy). 

Canterbury SuperLeague 

Championship. Senior (NC): Paramount 

Rams 122 (S Barber23, Jeff Jones 20, 

Mark Hogarth 17 Tony Horne 16; Matt 

Blackmore 1/7, ScottOlsen 1/7, Chris Posa 

1/7) beatLDM Rams73(LindenAdonis 

30, ScottOlsen 18; AaronTurner 3/ 5, 

Mark Hogarth 2/0, Tony Horne 1/4). JA 

Design MVPs ScottBarber/Aaron Clark). 

RangioraBridge Club 

Oxford Pairs: North/South: BabsMerel 

de Visser/Veronica Hall1,Heather 

Waldron/BeverleyBrainand JoyceGray/ 

Pam McAllister equal 2. East/West: Lyn 

Edwards/AdriennePaine1,Fern McRae/ 

DavidMcRae 2, David Rainey/Gaynor 

Hurford 3. 

Solstice Pairs: N/S HeatherWaldron/ 

Shirley Symns 1, BuntyMarshall/Helen 

Mora 2, LesleyShipley/Norm Shipley 3. 

E/W: Richard Luisetti/Adriene Paine 1, 

JoyceGray/Sue Solomons2,Alison Price/ 

Janice Pickering3. 

Premier Pairs: N/S: SarahWaldron/ 

Shirley Symns 1, Hilary Lakeman/Jill 

Amer 2, Alison Price/Derek Wilson3. 

E/W: Tom Rose/ Rona Maslowski 1, David 

McRae/Geoff Swailes 2, Louise Tapper/ 

JulieBrown and Fern McRae/Lyn 

Edwards equal3. 

Amberley Golf 

July 9men:KGussette71, MHarris 73, P 

Cumming73, DVan Turnhout 73, G 

Williams 74, Glen Smith 75. 

Women: JCumming 73. Excel Design 

Longest Putt. DVan Turnhout 

Mid WeekMen: PWylie41, MHaddleton 

37, KRayner37, KGussette 37, B 

Fitzgerald35, MBruner 35. 

Nine holers: IPettigrew20, M 

Carpenter 19, JEvans 19. 

Waimakariri Gorge Women’s Golf 

18 Hole:Silver:JPottinger 94. 

Intermediate: JBlatch 102,KBattersby 

104. Junior:LScott 115, WMehrtens 

115, MRobertson119, TCraig 119,S 

Farrar 120, IBeetsHuchshorn 122, R 

Pilbrow 122. Nineholes: JSmith 19. 

LGU &Putting: 18 Holes:Silver: J. 

Collins 73,NWeavers76. Bronze I: K. 

Battersby 73. BronzeII: M. Te Awa 75, J 

Deans75, FNimmo 76, LScott78. 

Putting: JCollins 24. 

Nine holes:HSkurr 37, JSmith41. 

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Young agriculture worker waits for results 


Young contractor of the year 

candidate Josh Chittock of Oxford, 

saysthat while the interview process 

was daunting at the time and he is still 

nervously waiting the final judges 

decision,he’sthankful for the 

opportunity to be part of the Rural 

Contractors NZ Trainee Contractor of 

the Yearaward process. 

‘‘I’mnormally OK talking with 

people but thiswas via azoom callso 

therewas quite abit of pressure 

involved,”hesaid. 

“It was challengingaswehad four 

quitebroadquestions to answer in 

frontofapanel of three judges andwe 

had to explain in depth the logic 

behind our answers.’’ 

Joshwas one of only eight finalists, 

fourfrom eachisland,who weregiven 

fourcontractor and specific primary 

industrybased questions to research 

and present when interviewed online 

by the judges. 

“Althoughwehad acouple of weeks 

to prepare our answers, you still worry 

and hope that you have studied 

enough to givethem the rightanswers. 

‘‘This opportunityallowed me to 

extendmyselfand my interviewskills. 

It also made me realise my 

opportunitiesare endless in the 

contracting sector.” 

Josh(22)was selected as one of four 

young trainees employed by South 

Island based agricultural contracting 

businesses, to compete in the national 

final. 

He grew up on the family farmin 

Southland beforemoving to Oxford a 

year ago to work withOxford 

Agricultural Services Ltd. 

“I’ve always lovedbeingaround 

farm machinery and in this job Idoit 

all, so it’s been great to combine my 

two passions. 

“The work is variedand very 

rewarding as you get to see the 

progress on any job you do, whetherit 

be grass work or drilling, you see 

quickly what you have done and it’s 

impactonthe farm.” 

He says amate was selected to be 

one of the fourNorthIsland 

candidatesand he was amazed at the 

depth of studyhis friend undertook 

beforehis turninfront of the judges. 

“While Iknew the answers to all the 

questions,the sectiononhow Iwould 

use the trainingfund money was one 

of the hardest.” 

Rural Contractors New Zealand 

chief executiveAndrew Olsen says the 

finalists are the best of thebest 

selected from more than100 

HanzonJobsregistered trainees and 

thoroughlydeserve theirplace in the 

finals.One winner fromeach of the 

South and North Islands willbe 

selected by the judges and both 

winnerswill receive atrophy and 

training bursary of $3,000from MPI to 

be usedonadvancing their career and 

knowledge. 

Josh says he is proudherose to the 

challenge,especially when the judges 

putthe candidatesonthe spotand 

askedthem extra technical questions 

about the types of worktheydoand the 

vehicles they operate. 

He says its very nerve wracking 

waiting for the judges to release their 

final decision as the competition was 

held over afortnight ago. 

“I’mstill waiting to hear, my guess is 

thateveryonegave them such great 

answers,they arejust takingabit 

longertomake theirminds up.” 


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The humble bee took out champion image 


It has been abusy month at the 

Rangiora PhotographicSociety with 

both the members natural history and 

the portrait competitionsattracting a 

good number of entries across all 

threegrades. 

Sue Titmuss’ fine close up viewof 

the humble bee took line honours in 

the natural history competition, while 

another of her images Winter scooped 

the top award in the portrait 

competition. 

The last club meeting featured 

insights by Ekant Veer, aProfessorof 

Marketing in the Department of 

Management, Marketingand 

Entrepreneurshipatthe University of 

Canterbury. 

He spoke on digital social media 

the perils and pitfallsand why we 

need it. 

Results: 

Natural History, judgedbyDiana 

Stewart: 

ChampionImage Overall: 

Bee –Sue Titmuss. 

Best In Grade: 

AGrade–Bee –Sue Titmuss. 

BGrade –Juvenile Blackbird –Jenny 

Leadbetter. 

CGrade –White Faced Heron–Cliff 

Boddy. 

Honours –AGrade:Juvenile Black 

Backed Gulls and Grey Heron–Robyn 

Young; Smooth Helmeted Iguanawith 

Purple Lubber Grasshopperand 

Violetean Humming Bird –Robyn 

Carter; Bee –Sue Titmus;Kotuku 

Colleen Linnell; Korimako–David 

Woodcock; NestingWhite Herons – 

Steven Webb; Posing Kea and Harrier 

Hawk –Amy Boyce;LarusMarinus 

juvenile (Black backedGull)Keith 

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Sycamore; Coscinasterias Calamaria, 

Pekapeka, Papatangaroa –Cheryl 

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Honours –BGrade:Juvenile 

Blackbird –Jenny Leadbetter;Mt 

Cook Lily,Ranunculus Lyallii –Arthur 

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Honours –CGrade:White Faced 

Heron –CliffBoddy. 

Portraiture, judged by SteveLloyd 

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Winter–Sue Titmuss 

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AGrade – Winter –Sue Titmuss 

BGrade –Not again–Jenny 

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CGrade –Waters fine, Sun Warm – 

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Honours –AGrade: Romney –Allan 

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Denholm;Fierce –Cheryl Muirson; 

Alex–Steven Webb; Bella –Rosie 

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Winter –Sue Titmuss; Andyand 

Amanda –Colleen Linnell; Loedicia 

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Beautiful Kennedy –Sarah Perrins; 

Soulful –Karina Templeton;Sparkly 

Bootsand Nude –LisaCarter; Now we 

are 3and APortrait of BestFriends– 

Catherine Dalton;Behind the Mask – 

Veronica Wedlake; Aviatrix –Marilyn 

Holgate;GreenEyes –Robyn Young. 

Honours –BGrade:Juvenile 

Blackbird –Jenny Leadbetter 

Honours –CGrade:Waters Fine,Sun 

Warm –LyonneVan Robinson 

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FridayJuly 15 2022 

For more information, please head to hurunui.govt.nz/council/local-body-elections 

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Kids Fest 

The annual Kids Fest is once again on at 

Waimakariri Libraries! 

Make sure you goonline and check out the 

range of awesome activities on offer at Oxford, 

Rangiora and Kaiapoi Libraries. 

It’s anaction packed way to entertain the kids 

through the winter school holidays. 

Events on offer this year include, Tech Time, Chess 

Workshops, Wordle, Storybook Escapes and More! 

Check out libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz formore details. 

Have your say on Three Waters before 

July 22 

Currently most three water assets and services 

in New Zealand are owned and delivered bylocal 

councils and are paid for byrates. 

The government isproposing that three water 

services move from the 67councils, who currently 

manage these, into four large entities. 

If you don’t want to see future water services 

that are ‘all pay, no say’ this is your opportunity 

to stand up, make your own submission and be 

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Submissions are now being accepted on the 

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2022 Local Government Elections 

on the Way 

Waimakariri District Council is calling on 

community advocates to think about putting their 

name in the mix to stand for Mayor, councillor or 

community board member and start thinking about 

who best represents them. 

The Council’s Electoral Officer is holding a 

candidate information sessions on26 July, for 

persons considering taking the step towards 

standing inthe election and seeking an insight into 

what's involved with election rules, as well as what 

it means to become anelected member: 

Tuesday 26 July at 6pm in the 

Waimakariri District Council Chamber, 

215 High Street, Rangiora. 

Candidate nominations open on15July and close 

at midday on 12 August. Nomination forms will 

be available on the Council website and at Service 

Centres from 15 July. 

Candidates must beaNew Zealand citizen and 

enrolled onthe electoral roll. They don’t need to 

live inthe area they represent but do need to be 

nominated by two people enrolled in the area they 

wish torepresent. 

Voting papers are sent out from 16 September and 

enrolled voters across Waimakariri will have until 

8October to vote for one mayor, 10 councillors 

and 24community board members for four 

community boards across three wards. 

Have you signed up for 

the Waimakariri District 

Council Newsletter? 

To join visit: 

waimakariri.govt.nz/subscribe 

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Email: cloughju@hotmail.com 

Phone: 027 403 8245 

The Waimakariri 

Event Funds 

Enterprise North Canterbury isinviting 

organisers of Waimakariri events to 

apply for one of two event funds. 

The funds offer between $500 and $10,000 

towards events held in the Waimakariri District. 

The current funding round is open from 

1August until 31 August 2022. 

Check out the criteria for the Waimakariri 

Regional Events Fund and apply online at 

northcanterbury.co.nz/regional-events-fund 

Check out the criteria for the Waimakariri 

Event Fund and apply online at 

visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events/organisers/ 

Or contact events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz for 

more information. 

The Waimakariri Regional Events Fund is Ministry of 

Business, Innovation and Employment funding and the 

Waimakariri Event Fund is Waimakariri District Council 

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Public Notices 

PōtitangaKawanatangaāRohe 

2022 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 

Local government elections areheldevery three yearsand this year is election year. 

CALL FORNOMINATIONS 

Below arekey dates and contact points for the local authorities/organisations conducting elections in the North 

Canterbury area this year.Each of these organisations now requirecandidatenominations, which open soon. 

Refer below for the nomination period and whereyou can access nomination forms, candidatehandbooksor 

further information on the election processes. 

Electoral rolls areavailablefor inspection at each districtcouncil office during the electionperiod. 

COUNCIL/ORGANISATION: 

NOMINATION DOCUMENTS 

ARE AVAILABLE FROM: 

NOMINATIONS ARE SOUGHT FOR: 

FURTHER CANDIDATEINFORMATION 

IS AVAILABLE FROM: 

• ecan.govt.nz/elections 

• 200 Tuam Street,Christchurch 

• elections@ecan.govt.nz 

• 0800 324 636 

• 2memberstorepresent the North 

Canterbury/ŌpukepukeConstituency 

ecan.govt.nz or the deputy electoral 

officer Catherine McMillan on 

027251 7293 or elections@ecan.govt.nz 

• hurunui.govt.nz 

• 66CartersRoad (SH1), Amberley 

• elections@hurunui.govt.nz 

• (03) 314 8816 

Council 

• The mayor 

• 2councillorsfor the East Ward 

• 4councillorsfor the South Ward 

• 4councillorsfor the West Ward 

• 5membersfor the Hanmer Springs 

Community Board 

Cheviot Licensing Trust 

• 6members(elected at large) 

hurunui.govt.nz or the deputy electoral 

officer,Naomi Woodham on 

029 7709151 or 

elections@hurunui.govt.nz 

• kaikoura.govt.nz 

• Level2,96West End, Kaikōura 

• becky.makin@kaikoura.govt.nz 

• 03 319 5026 

• The mayor 

• 7councillors(elected at large) 

Acandidateinformation presentation 

will be given in the KaikōuraDistrict 

Council Civic Building,Level2,96 

West End, Kaikōuraat7.30pm on 

Wednesday13July2022. 

All welcome. 

• waimakariri.govt.nz 

• 215 High Street,Rangiora 

• elections@wmk.govt.nz 

• 0800 965 468 

• The mayor 

• 4councillorsfor the Kaiapoi-Woodend 

Ward 

• 2councillorsfor the Oxford-Ohoka 

Ward 

• 4councillorsfor the Rangiora-Ashley 

Ward 

• 5membersfor the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi 


• 5membersfor the Woodend-Sefton 


• Memberstorepresent the following 

subdivisions of the Oxford-Ohoka 


Ohoka-Swannanoa subdivision (3) 

Oxfordsubdivision (3) 

• Memberstorepresent the following 

subdivisions of the 

Rangiora-Ashley Community Board 

Ashley subdivision (2) 

Rangiorasubdivision (6) 

Acandidateinformation presentation 

will be given in the Waimakariri District 

Council’s RangioraService Centre, 

Chambers, 216 High Street,Rangioraat 

6pm on Tuesday26July2022. 

All welcome. 

NOMINATIONS OPEN: 15 JULY2022 - NOMINATIONS CLOSE: 12 NOON FRIDAY 12 AUGUST 2022 

Getting ready for that spring clean? 

Sell your stuff the easy way 

in our classifieds! 

Email info@ncnews.co.nz 

to find out more!


Road Stopping 

Portion of JamesonsRoad thatdissects 461Constitution Road in Culverden,Hurunui District. 

Public Notice isherby given that, pursuant to Section 319(h) and 342(a) ofthe Local Government Act 1974, the 

Hurunui District Council proposestostop partofthe road described in the schedule mhereto: 

SCHEDULE 

Area (m 2 ) Shownonthe plan as Plan 

34900 Road to be stopped (proposed) Misura Drawing number 21081-00-001 BDate6/04/22 

PURPOSE 

The portion of road when stopped shall be amalgamated pursuant to Section 345(1)(a) of the Local government Act 1974 

with adjoiningland as follows: 

Area (m 2 ) Shown Landtobeamalgamated with 

34900 Road to be stopped (proposed) Section1(road to be stopped) be amalgamatedwith 

parts Lot 3DP2021 (RTCB33K/940),PartLot 6&7DP 

2696 &PartSection121, Part Section121X,PartSection 

122 &PartSection 123X SQUARE 89 AMURI 

(RTCB21B/100), RS 38775 &RS38776 (RT CB1B/1026) 

andone record of title be issued for all parcels. 

Theabove-mentioned plan may be viewed at the AmuriCommunityLibrary &Service Centre at AmuriArea 

School, Culverden or theHurunui District Council Offices at 66 Carters Road, Amberley during normaloffice 

hoursoronthe Councilswebsite www.hurunui.govt.nz underConsultations. 

If you would liketoobjecttothisproposalyou must lodgeyourobjectioninwritingtothe Hurunui District 

Council Attn: Liz Atkins either in person to 66 CartersRoad, Amberley, or posted to POBox 13, Amberley 

7441oremailliz.atkins@hurunui.govt.nz to arrive no later than 5:00pm9September 2022. 

Dated at Hurunui DistrictCouncil,Amberleythis14day of July2022. 

Thisisthe first publicationofthisnotice. 

HDobbie 

Chief Executive Officer 

2497526 

KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS 

“The Key of Knowledge ..“(Luke 11:52) 

“KINGDOM OFGOD” 

The phrase “Kingdom of GOD” is mentioned 69 times in the 

New Testament. The Lord Jesus Christ while on earth was 

always preachingabout it. Mark 1:14“…Jesus cameintoGalilee 

preaching the gospel of the KingdomofGOD saying “The time is 

fulfilled, and the kingdomofGOD is at hand;repentyeand believe 

the gospel.” 

Deaths 

2495728 

Price -Russell Charles Scott (Charlie) 

After along illness and acourageous battle, 

it is with much sadness that the family share 

the sad news of Charlie’s passing on Sunday 

10 th July 2022, at Christchurch Hospital, 

in his 82 nd year. Dearly loved husband of 

Penny and Doreen (Deceased), a loved 

father of Warren &Carolynne, Karen &Ian 

Croft and Brenda. Amuch-loved grandad of 

Corinne, Reilly, Travers, Bradley, Sarah and 

Bryney and adored great gang gang of Isla. 

Loved brother of Monica, Helen, Lorainne, 

Robert (all deceased), Gary and Lois. Loved 

companion of wee Rozie his dog. 

A service will be held to celebrate 

Charlie’s life on Friday 15 th July at 1pm at 

St Bartholomew’s Church, Cass Street, 

Kaiapoi. 

Messages may be addressed to the Price 

family C/- PO Box 9144, Christchurch. 

2497586 

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SUPERVISOR WANTED 

We are looking forawell organised personto 

manage the distribution of advertising material 

&local newspapers intohousehold letterboxes. 

This is apart-time contract position where you can co-ordinate most of 

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Call Amanda today 

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THE 

INVISIBLE 

MAN 

The Rangiora Players 

are presenting the "The 

Invisible Man", a 

retelling of the classic 

HG Wells story, 

adapted by Derek 

Webb, directed by 

Dimitri Gibara, for a 

season beginning Saturday, 

9th July at the 

Rangiora Players Little 

Theatre. Tickets and 

more details are available 

from the website 

listed below 

http://rp.nz 

PERMANENT ROLES, 

Team Leaders and night 

shift dispatch position 

available in ChCh, competitive 

pay rates, immediate 

starts. Please contact 

Daphne on 03 313 6180 or 

027 327 0656. 

www.superiorpersonnel.co.nz. 

NEVELE RSTUD LIMITED 

852 SpringsRoad, Prebbleton, CHRISTCHURCH 

FOAL WATCHSTAFF 

Nevele RStud is aleadinghorse stud situatedonthe outskirtsof 

Christchurch. With thebreeding andfoalingseasonapproaching, we 

arelooking to employ Foal Watchstaff. 

We requireafternoon and night Foal Watchstaff from September 

untillateDecembertoearly January. Horse senseisanecessityand 

foaling experience preferred butnot essential, as on-the-job training 

will be provided. 

Youmustbeabletoworkaspart of ateam, be physically fitand able, 

honest,and reliable. 

If interested, pleasecontact our Stud Manager Anna Murphy on 

021071 1557 or email your CV to anna@nevelerstud.co.nz 

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Situations Vacant 

REPORTERS 

Star Media is seeking reportersto 

join its Christchurch news room. 

Theroles coverarangeofnewsfromthe metropolitan 

focusedThe Star to neighbourhood community titles. 

The successful applicants will need to have apassion 

forstorytellingand the communities theywill write 

about, and liveand breathe journalism. 

If youthinkyou have what it takestobepart of a 

progressive companyand competitivenews room 

send your CV to Editor in ChiefBarryClarke, 

or call him formoreinformation021 359-426. 

Star Media is adivision of Allied Press. 

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•Tired of the commute into Christchurch each day? 

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We require Door hangers, CNC and moulder operators 

and general factoryhands. 

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cleaning position, Tues to 

Sat. Labouring, Factory, 

Poultry, Traffic Control, 

and Sawmill roles, short 

and long term available. 

Immediate starts contact 

Daphne or PJ at Superior 

Personnel 03 313 6180. For 

other roles see our website 

www.superiorpersonnel.co.nz. 

Home Services 

CARPET &UPHOLSTERY 

CLEANING Commercial & 

Residential. Servicing 

North Canterbury. Ph Dave 

at Christchurch Carpet 

Cleaning 021-638-637 

Pets 

BICHON HOMESTAY 

for smaller dogs. We look 

after your dog in our home. 

"No kennels". Phone today 

03 314 6110. 

Industrial 

EXPERIENCED Frame 

and Truss Fabricators and 

Scaffolding labourers 

required for our Rangiora 

clients, immediate starts. 

Call Superior Personnel on 

313 6180. 

HOME KILL 

MEAT PROCESSING 

MEAT2U.NZ 

313 0022 

2466978 

Poultry 

BROWN SHAVER 

Pullets, POL, order now, 

ready September, pick up 

Clarkville $30. Please 

phone 027 433 7720. 

Livestock 

2497698 

HANDY HUNTAWAY 

14 months, nobite, $1000. 

Ph 027 311 8420. 

Wanted To Buy 

CARAVAN / MOTOR- 

HOME wanted, family 

size, repairs okay. Phone 03 

351 6696. 

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NZ PAINTINGS / ART... 

Cash paid. Please phone 027 

682 3222. 

$$$ 

Amalgamated Scrap Metal 

Ltd. Specialists in farm 

machineryand farm clean 

ups, old vehicles etc. 

100% locally owned. 

Ph 0800 030 712 or 

027 695 0480. 

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• DOG FOOD 

• BIRD FEEDERS 

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MEADOW HAY, conventional 

bales $10 per bale. 

Dry and barn stored. Ph 

Deb 021 289 9256. 

WASHING MACHINE 

$150. Table &chairs $50. 

Lounge suite $300. Bedroom 

suite $300. Txt only 

027 315 6687. 

For Hire 

PORTABLE CATTLE 

yards &loading ramp for 

hire. Phone 027 540 0027. 

Gardening 

A+ GARDEN hedges cut 

to perfection. Tree &arbor 

work. For a quote, phone 

021 111 4322. 

BT LANDSCAPE 

Services. Phone Ben for a 

free quote 027 350 1963. 

Wanted To Rent 

MATURE woman seeks 

2-3bdrm, well kept home 

within the Waimak area, 

excellent references. Phone 

020 420 2712. 

Grazing 

WANTED 4-8ha for sheep 

grazing, preferably Oxford 

- Cust area. All replies 

answered. Ph 03 312 4682 

evenings. 

Automotive Services 

CARAVANS & 

MOTORHOMES. 

Interior &exterior repairs, 

maintenance & upgrades, 

based in North Canterbury. 

Solar, satellite, awning 

installations. Sheetmetal, 

light engineering &welding 

services. Professional 

coach builder specializing 

in the RV industry 25 years. 

Call Darryl @ Advanced 

Auto Homes 027 220 6566. 

KaikouraDay Trip 

Wednesday 20th July 

$25pp return 

Travel &Tours 

Tours 

10 DayNapier CoromandelEast 

CoastCoach Tour 2022: 

Departs 25th August 

$2,985 pp twin share 

Daytrips 

Cars Wanted 

CASH 4CARS 

and 4WD'S 

Phone 

Automotive 

Parts 

03 313 7216 

CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

wanted for dismantling or 

repair. Phone 027 258 

8366. 

FALCONS & 

COMMODORES 

WANTED 

Suitable for 

dismantling or repairs 

Ph 313 7216 

Educational 

TUITION available. Primary 

and secondary up to 

NCEA level 3. In centre 

(Rangiora) or interactive 

online from your home. 

Each student on an individually 

tailored programme. 

Kip McGrath Rangiora has 

been serving the local community 

for 30 +years. Give 

us acall (03) 313 3638 or 

book your free assessment 

online https://www. 

kipmcgrath.co.nz/rangiora. 

Orari Gorge Station 

Thursday27th October 

$50pp return 

We canprovide shuttle and coachhire 

Call Reid Tours 0800446 886 

Email:reidtours@xtra.co.nz www.reidtours.com 

Email to join our mailing list 

2412522 

Motorcycles 

WOF your motorcycle or 

light trailer at South Pacific 

Motorcycle Services, Mandeville. 

Ph 03 312 0066 

office@motorbiketours.co.nz. 

Trade&Services 

ABEL &Prestige Chimney 

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned 

& operated. Covering all 

areas from Waimak to Hanmer. 

Professional, guaranteed, 

service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

0800 661 244. 

ARBORIST 

Copper Beech Tree 

Services. Tree removal, 

pruning, height reduction, 

hedge trimming, shaping, 

tree planting, firewood. 

Free quotes. Contact Angus 

Edwards 027 259 6741 

copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com 

BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

Tree felling, topping, 

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish 

removed, stump grinding, 

branch chipping. 

Affordable rates. Phone 03 

327 5505 or 021 124 4894. 

DIRTY TILES &Grout? 

Professional tile cleaning, 

tiled shower restoration, 

mouldy silcone, shower 

glass & we can even 

recolour your old grout! 

For all your tile and grout 

issues call Grout Pro for a 

free, no obligation quote. 

Ph Darryl 0800 882 772. 

www.theprogroup.co.nz/dpc9385. 

HOMEKILL & Wild 

Game meat processing. Ph 

313 0022. www.meat2u.nz. 

KITCHEN, bathroom, 

renovations, decking, 

pergolas, fencing. Honest 

reliable licenced builders. 

Ph Don 027 727 9162. 

METAL WORX. Flashing, 

Sheetmetal Fabrication, 

Wrought Iron, 

Welding, Custom Trailers, 

General Metalwork. No job 

too big or too small. Ph 021 

265 5428 or 03 314 6908. 

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glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com. 

Log Fires 

Pellet Fires 

Heat Pumps 

Sales 

Service 

Installations 

Free Quotes 

03 343 1651 

472 Blenheim Rd 

www.heatstore.co.nz 


PAINTER & Decorator. 

25 + years experience. 

Interior /exterior, roofs & 

waterblasting. For a free 

quote, please ph Steve 03 

314 4620 or 027 477 1930. 

PAINTER. Qualified local 

qualified. 

professional, Int / Ext, 

roofs, wallpaper. Call or 

text Corban 027 846 5035. 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 40 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

SCREEN PRINTING. 

For all your printing 

requirements. T-shirts, 

Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and 

polos, Overalls, Caps etc. 

Please phone Heather 03 

313 0261 or email heather. 

norstar@gmail.com. 

Pride &Quality Painting 

&Decorating Services 

20 yrs exp, fast and friendly 

service. For all your painting 

needs, phone: Martin 310 

6187 or 021 128 9867 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Forall your painting & 

plastering requirements 

Local with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

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services. Wayne Bryant, 

exterior, interior. Qualified 

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

PAINTERS 

Reg Tradesman 

Interior,exterior. 

North Canterbury Painters 

specialising in decorating for 

over 65 at adiscount rate. 

Free quotes. 

Covering Nth Canty,Oxford, 

Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley. 

Rob 03 327 7899 

or 027 432 3520 2227597 

SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

SHEARER. Hap’s Farm & 

Lifestyle Services. Shearing, 

crutching, drenching, 

tailing, feet trimming & 

health check. — Ph. 03- 

423-3713 or 021-267-4025. 

CRAIGS Trees 

(03) 327-4190 

TREE REMOVALS 

THINNING &PRUNING 

STUMPGRINDING 

FELLING &TOPPING 

FULLYINSURED 

QUALIFIED ARBORIST 

Free Quotes 

027 2299 454 

craigstrees@xtra.co.nz 

Guide 

2225862 

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

Accountant 

Automotive &Recovery 

Butchery 

Carpentry 

Debra Jowsey &Karla Kilner 

Ph 027673 3330 

We help with all Taxreturns for the 

salary &wage earner,self employed, rental, 

business,farm,GST,pay dayfiling, rentalreturns 

2469229 

2070788 

• WOF Cars &Trailers 

• Vehicle Servicing & 

Repairs 

• Tyres &Punctures 

• Jump Starts 

• Towing &Salvage 

• Courtesy Car Available 

Ph Aaron Rowlands 

0272 588 366 

13 Stone Eyre Place, 

Swannanoa 

Eftpos available Mon –Fri 8am –5pm, Sat 9am –1pm 

OxfordButchery 

Shane and Leanne Frahm 

We cankill&process yourstock 

FourGenerations of Frahms 

since 1957 

Ph 312 4205 

Oxford 

Number one 

old-fashioned bacon 

&ham curing. 

A/H 312 4709 

WE ARE OPEN, WEARE AESSENTIAL SERVICE 

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Quality Workmanship •Friendly Service 

New Builds, Renovations, Alterations, Decks, Pergolas, 

JoineryInstallation (incl. Windows), Roofing 

Ph: 027 390 3307 Email: jakec478@gmail.com 

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

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Guide 

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

Cattle Problems 

• Live Humane Capture 

• Trucking 

• Tagging 

• Testing 

• Sale of unruly, difficult, pesky 

cattle 

Profit share 50-50 

Craig Flintoft 03312 9432 

craigflintoft@gmail.com 

2459888 

Digger &Cartage Specialist 

DIGGER &CARTAGE SPECIALIST 

Specializing in Excavation; 

Rural &Residential 

• New Builds 

• Driveways 

• Demo Stump Removal 

• All aspects of cartage 

No job too big or small 

Over 30 years experience 

K&KCONTRACTING LTD 

Ph: Kevin Carter 027 778 5599 

E: kandkcontracting2021@hotmail.com 

Plumbing 

For all 

general 

aspects of 

plumbing 

Discounts for over 

65 years old 

Fast friendly service 

All work guaranteed 

Aaron McCartney 

Certifying Plumber 

Cell 027 366 9091 

A/H 03 310 2137 

Free Call: 

0508 44EVER 

EMAIL: 

plumber_27@yahoo.com 

2172994 

2488721 

Computer Repairs 

Bruce Evans 

131 Ohoka Road 

Kaiapoi 

03 327 3111 

021 293 6331 

compucare@xtra.co.nz 

www.compucare.co.nz 

Computer Repairs &upgrades 

Prompt professional services 

Ear Health 

• Ear Health checks. 

• Wax removal using Microsuction 

• Removal of foreign bodies 

• Basic hearing aid care 

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Virus &malware removal 

New &UsedPC’s4Sale 

• ACC provider 

• WarVeteran provider 

• No medical referral 

required 

Clinics in Rangiora, Amberley and Kaiapoi 

Rest homes/retirement villages, booking by prior arrangement. 

Bookings: Online www.earcare.nz |Phone 020 4124 25 25 

Email alison@earcare.nz | Ear Care Canterbury 

2324849 

2269236 

Engineering 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

SALES 

PARTS 

SERVICE 

ACCESSORIES 

ON-FARM VISITS 

Water Blasters, Log Splitters, Generators, 

Air Compressors, Water Pumps, Air Tools, Spray 

Equipment, Replacement Ag Seats, Small Motors. 

Free local machinerydelivery. 

Richard Black www.BLAX.nz 

North Canterburyowned &operated 

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BUSINESS 

AND BE THE 

NAME THEY 

REMEMBER 

FIRST 

Advertise with 

us and get 

noticed 

today! 

Phone us today on 03 314 8335 or email 

sales@ncnews.co.nz to find out how we can help! 

Tools &Equipment 

Construction &Concrete 

All Construction & Concrete Work 

•Driveways, patios &paths 

•Bridges and Culverts 

•Floors, foundations 

•Sheds and buildings 

•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes 

•Silage pits, effluent ponds 

•Excavation and cartage 

•Precast concrete 

•Insulated panels 

Electrician 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

A-GR8-SPARKYLTD 

• All Commercial &Residential electrical work 

• Fault finding and Test &tag 

• Heat pumps, TV comms /Data 

Daniel Parkin P 03 314 3706 |022 642 7078 

Dirk Potgieter P 03 960 3798 |022 658 3344 

E quicksill@gmail.com | W agr8sparky.co.nz 

2130 Omihi Road, Greta Valley, 7483 

Glass 

We repair Broken Glass in 

Fire Doors and Fire Seals 

Wide range of services available 

Contact our local and experienced team today 

NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP 

North Canterbury Glass 

10 Albert Street, Rangiora 

03 313 5335 

www.northcanterburyglass.co.nz 

2496951 

Scrap Metal 

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP 

•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm 

Machinery•All non Ferrous 

MAINLAND 

METALS LTD 

Ph (03)338 7000 

Mike0274 818544 •Robbie0274818 027 

Locally owned and operated 

Wheels &Tyres 

• WHEELS&TYRES • 4x4 ACCESSORIES 

• SUSPENSION • LIFT KITS 

• WHEEL ALIGNMENTS 

343 Flaxton Rd, Rangiora | Ph03424 1170 

rangiora@orizen.co.nz 

1902273 

2273277 

2464654 

2489072 

DENTURE CLINIC 

RANGIORA 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Garry WMechen 

Registered Clinical DentalTechncian 

Phone (03) 313-9192 

38a Ashley Street, Rangiora 

NEW N W DENTURES D ES 

*RELINE * *REPAIRS 

* I S 

HOURS 

8.30am -12noon 

- Monday to Friday 

FREE E CONSULTATION O 

AND ADVICE 

A V C 

For a/h repairs 

phone (03) 310-3044 

Landscaping 

For all your landscaping needs 

All Landscaping, Retaining Walls (Engineered and 

Non-Engineered), Timber Fences, Landscape Structures 

and more...Lifestyle Block, Rural and Residential. 

Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394 

www.blackhill.co.nz 

www.facebook.com/blackhillltd 

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2495004 

Mobile Welding /Fabrication 

Seamless Spouting 

Seamless Spouting 

Supply and Install 

of Seamless Gutters 

10 year no leaks 

guarantee 

• Continuous spouting made on site, 

large colour range available 

• High grade and thicker material used 

• Repair or replace any type of gutter 

• Undertake all insurance work 

• Independently owned and operated 

• Competitive pricing 

Servicing North CanterburyDistricts 

Call Marvin 027 371 4179 

spouting2u@gmail.com 


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

RangioraToyota 

PASSENGER 

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2007Toyota BladeHatch 

• 2.4L PetrolAuto, 7-Airbags 

• Camera, Alloys, Half Leather 

• 80,300kms 

NOW 

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$ 

11,995 

2017 CorollaGLXHatch 

•1.8L PetrolAuto, Alloys, 

•Camera, FogLights 

•Only 47,700km 

2017 Toyota Vitz Hybrid 

•1.5LHybrid PetrolAuto, Camera 

•3.8L/100km, Rebate Eligible 

•Only49,600kms 

$ 

23,995 $ 

19,995 

2013Daihatsu Sirion 

•1.3LPetrolAuto 

•5-door,NZNew 

•Only 42,936km 

WAS$10,995 

$ NOW 9,995 

2013LexusIS350 F-Sport 

•3.5LPetrol, Leather,Camera, 

•18” Alloys, Keyless, 

•5-Star Safety, Satnav, 

•Only 62,900kms $35,995 

2017 Toyota C-HR Hybrid 

•1.8L Hybrid Petrol 

•Leather Interior, 5-Star Safety 

•Satnav,Only 35,800kms 

$ 

34,995 

2019 Toyota C-HR Limited 

•1.2LTurboAuto, 2WD, Satnav 

•NZNew,Leather 

•Only 11,650kms 

2019 Toyota C-HR Hybrid 

•1.8L Hybrid Petrol, ClothInterior 

•Camera, Rebate Eligible 


2019 Toyota C-HR Limited 

•1.2LTurboAWD,Leather, 

•5-Star Safety, Camera, 

•Satnav,54,250kms 

$ 

37,995 $ 

37,995 

$ 

31,995 

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2018 Toyota HighlanderGXL 

•3.5LPetrol 

•Leather 7-seater,SAT/NAV 

•Camera, only29,300km 

NOW 

WAS$53,995 

$ 

50,995 

2014 Toyota Highlander GX 

•3.5Lpetrol, 7- Seater 

•Camera, Bluetooth 

•Towbar 

$ 

31,995 

2018 Toyota HighlanderGX 

•3.5LPetrol, 8-Speed Auto 

•7-Seater,Camera, Bluetooth 

•84,700km 

NOW 

2019 Toyota Rav4 GX 

•2.0L PetrolAuto2WD 

•Alloys, Satnav,Camera 


WAS$43,995 WAS $39,995 

$ 

41,995 $ 

37,995 

NOW 

2016 Highlander GXL 

•3.5LPetrol, 7-SeaterLeather 



$ 

41,995 

2018 LandCruiser Prado 

VX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel; NZ New, Leather 

•7-Seater,Satnav,360 Camera, 


NOW 

WAS$75,995 

2020 LandCruiser PradoVX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, 380Camera 

•Leather,NZNew,5-Star Safety 


2021 Toyota Fortuner 

Limited 

•150Kw 2.8LTurbo Diesel 4WD 

•Black Leather,5-Star Safety 


2017 LandCruiserPrado TX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, 7-Seater 

•Leather,Keyless,Camera 


WAS$63,995 

$ 

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$ 

59,995 

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2017 HiluxSR4WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, Canopy 


•Cruise Control 

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$ 

37,995 

2014 Hilux2WD 

•3.0L TurboDiesel Manual, Alloys 


•Cruise Control 

$ 

22,995 

2017 HiluxSR4WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto 

•Canopy, Towbar 


NOW 

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$ 

35,995 

2015Ford RangerXLT 

•3.2LTurbo Diesel Auto, 2WD 

•Alloys, Bluetooth, Tonneau 

•Rear Sensors 

NOW 

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$ 

27,995 

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2016 HiluxSR5 Limited 2017 HiluxSR2WD 2016 HiluxSR5 Ltd4WD 2019 HiluxSR5 4WD 

2WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, TRDAlloys 

•130Kw2.8L TurboDiesel Auto 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, Leather,18”Alloys •Alloys, Bluetooth, Camera 

•Sports Lid&Bar,Leather 

•Tonneau,Satnav, Bluetooth 

$ 

•SportsBar 

•78,050km 

•Satnav,Only83,800kms 

•Camera, Only 37,850kms 

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•150Kw2.8L Turbo Diesel 

•5-Star Safety, Camera, Satnav 

•Bluetooth, Only 20,850kms 

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FINANCE &INSURANCE AVAILABLE

Corcoran French supports 

local North Canterbury artists 

and the work they create. 

Local artists matter 

in our community 

because they provide 

asense of creativity 

and an opportunity 

to look at the world 

around us from 

another perspective. 

Aparticular mention we want togive is to the Waimakariri Arts Trust. 

Kaiapoi Office 137 Williams Street 

(03) 327 8159 •info@cflaw.co.nz 

WWW.CFLAW.CO.NZ 

They’ve initiated some great projects here inKaiapoi. The Trust has worked 

with local artists and business sponsors to produce the Kaiapoi Art Expo 

over the past 15 years and it’s agreat opportunity to see the work of our 

local budding and experienced artists. 

In addition, the Trust has initiated some great projects for local 

communities, such as the Kaiapoi mural, artist studio visits in Art week, 

“have ago” as part of the Art Expo, the School Art Expo as well as 

contributions to other community projects in the Waimakariri area.

LIGHTINGUPWINTER 

JOIN US FORASPECIALWINTER’SDAY 

WHENWECELEBRATE17YEARSOFSUPPORTINGTHEKAIAPOIARTEXPO 

WEC 

ELE 

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PORTI TINGTH T EKA 

AIAP 

IAPO POIART ARTEX RTEXP EXPO 

SEE E ICE ARTIST 

VICTOR CAGAYAT 

FROM AUCKLAN ND 

IN ACTION! 

LIVE 

ICE 

SCULPTING 

SATURDAY 16 JULY: 12.30PM - 3.30PM 

BLACKWELL’S DEPARTMENT STORE CARPARK 

FOLLOWED BY ASTUNNINGWINTEREVENING.... 

-Fire Poi 

-Live Latin Guitar 

-MulledWine 

-Food &bargains! 

SEE THE ICE 

SCULPTURES 

LIT UP! 

SATURDAY 16 JULYfrom 5PM-8PM 

OUTSIDE BLACKWELL’S DEPARTMENT STORE 

RUG UP WARM AND JOIN US 

FOR THIS SPECIAL WINTER EVENT. 

OUR GIFT TO THE COMMUNITY WE 

HAVE SERVED FOR OVER 150 YEARS. 

WE HOPE TOSEE YOU THERE! 

Thanks to our 

generous sponsors 

DEPARTMENT STOREKAIAPOI 

TRUSTED SINCE 1871 

Celebrating 150 Years 

KAIAPOI

North Canterbury News: July 14, 2022

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