North Canterbury News: September 08, 2022

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Historic bell silenced after theft 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Alarge brass bell, which has rung time 

at Tihiraki North LoburnSchoolfor 

more than 25 years, has been stolen. 

It was padlocked to atwo metrepole 

at the back of the school beside the 

garden and play areas, but when it 

came time for astudent to ring it last 

Thursday, it was gone. 

The theftofthe bell, which was 

donated in 1996 by the Metherell 

family, who havehad along 

association with the wee school,has 

left the pupils, teachersand school 

communitydevastated. 

Dailythey are reminded of its 

absence by having to let students know 

when it is timefor abreak, or time to 

return to class, as the schoolhas had 

no need for an electronic alarmbell. 

Instead every child has had an 

opportunity to be selected to ringthe 

bell,teaching them time management. 

The bell has also played an 

important part in leaving ceremonies, 

albeit pupils, staff or community 

members. Leavers ringthe bell, 

crossing asmall bridgeinthe nearby 

garden, in atraditionthathas spanned 

more than two decades. 

School office administrator Jenny 

McClintocksays it is always avery 

emotionalmoment. 

The Metherell connection to the 

school and thefarming district in 

NorthLoburn, dates back to World 

War II whenAlison Metherell arrived 

in the district from Christchurch to 

take up ateaching position at the 

school. 

She met and marriedAlan 

Metherell,when he returned hometo 

the family farmfollowing his war 

service. 

The family donated the bellafter the 

firstbell at the school was stolen. It 

was from aship wreck in the Chatham 

Islands. 

It stood at the front of the school, but 

was stolenover the 19951996 

Christmas break,and was duly 

replaced by the bell gifted by the 

Metherell family. 

Ms McClintock said therehad been a 

meeting therethat went late on 

Stolen ... The brass bell that was stolen from the Tihiraki North 

Loburn School last week. 

PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

Wednesday night. The bell was still 

there when they left, but gone 

Thursday morning. It couldnot be 

seen fromthe road. 

Year 4student, Poppy Dowdall says 

they all miss the bell. 

‘‘It was very loudand after school 

kids often rangthe bell for fun.’’ 

Empty hearts ... 

From left Clyde 

Robinson 8and Harry 

Whitaker 9, sit below 

where their school 

bell used to hang at 

North Loburn School. 

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held at the Amberley Domain on Sunday. 


Hundreds roll up to car show 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

The 12th annual Rock ’n’ Wheels show 

and swap meet recorded its best year 

ever on Sunday. 

Held annually on Fathers’ Day at the 

Amberley Domain, this year about 600 

cars of all genres attended, making it the 

biggest the show organisers had ever 

seen. 

‘‘We were absolutely blown away with 

the response,’’ Trustee Tania Robinson 

said. 

‘‘It was so emotional to see all the cars 

and people there, to see the huge 

turnout from the community and the 

many different car clubs and 

organisations who attended. 

‘‘It was also very sad because the 

whole event was the brain child of my 

fatherinlaw Les Pratt who sadly passed 

away just two weeks ago. 

‘‘He and all our family had been 

running the show for 11 years and he 

would have loved to have seen it all.’’ 

Tania says the weather was also the 

best they had ever had, and it helped 

make it all such aspecial day. 

‘‘Les started the show to raise funds 

for community groups in the Amberley 

district and this year we were happy to 

have the Broomfield and Amberley 

schools, Leithfield Boxing Club and 

Amberley Squash being partners and 

beneficiaries of the profits from the 

show,’’ she said. 

‘‘It was an absolutely awesome turnout 

and we are all looking ahead to next 

years show, especially now that the 

Mustang clubs in Canterbury have said 

they will be back.’’ 

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Twelve apply for councillor roles 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

Twelveapplications have been 

received for the two new Ngai Tahu 

Environment Canterbury (ECan) 

councillor roles. 

Ngai Tahu invited members of its 

more than 75,000 whanau,aged 18 or 

over, to applyfor the roles, which were 

created this year when the 

controversial Canterbury Regional 

Council (Ngai Tahu Representation) 

Bill became law. The new NgaiTahuappointedcouncillors 

will join the 14 

elected ECan councillorsafterthis 

year’slocal government elections on 

October 8. 

The councillors will replace Ngai 

Tahu’stwo TumuTaiao, mana whenua 

(localMaori who holdmana/authority 

over the whenua/landwithin their rohe/ 

region) experts, Yvette CouchLewis 

and Iaean Cranwell, who were 

appointedtoECan to provideadvice in 

the interests of manawhenua, but do 

not have voting rights. 

The new appointeeswill have voting 

rights. Applications for the new roles 

closed on August31. 

The applicants willnow be reviewed 

by an interview panel madeupofmana 

whenua representatives fromthe 10 

Waitaha (Canterbury) Papatipu 

Runangatocreate ashortlist of 

potential candidates,says Te Ropu 

Tuiacochair,Liz Brown. 

‘‘Mana whenua are seeking 

councillors to represent them who have 

astrong understanding of Ngai Tahu 

tikanga (custom)and connections 

within the WaitahaNgai Tahu 

community,’’she says. 

‘‘It is important the two councillors 

have previous governance experience 

at aseniorlevel,robust financial 

literacytosupport the regional 

council’s annual and longterm 

planningprocesses, and preferably 

experience in watermanagement, 

resourcemanagement,and local 

Government issues.’’ 

Once the candidates have been 

selected Te RunangaoNgai Tahuwill 

notify EnvironmentCanterbury who the 

new councillors willbe. 

‘‘We will publicly announce the 

namesand background of the two 

councillorsonce this process is 

complete,’’ she says. ‘‘We are confident 

our two NgaiTahu Environment 

CanterburyCouncillors will bring a 

strong mana whenua voice to the 

council table and help strengthen 

decisionmaking,’’ she says. 

‘‘Thechecks and balances we have 

put in place during thisprocess will 

ensure the best people are appointedto 

the roles and theywill takethe 

responsibility and privilege of being a 

Ngai Tahu Environment Canterbury 

councillor extremely seriously. They 

will also be heldtoaccount at every hui, 

and will regularly providewritten and 

oral reports to mana whenua and their 

widerwhānau.’’ 

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Adance most can only dream of 


Balletteacher Jenna Maynard says 

Cinderella ,dancedbytheRoyal New 

Zealand Ballet(RNZB), wasthe best 

modern ballet she has ever seen. 

But thebestpart wasseeingthree 

dancersfromthe JennaMcKenzie 

SchoolofDance takingpart in it. 

‘‘Thechoreography, fresh ideas, 

costuming andofcourse seeing our 

studentsonstage alongside the 

professionals wasjust magical. 

‘‘Thegirlsblewmeaway with their 

performance, nevermissing abeat and 

allwithabig smile. 

‘‘Ihad atear in my eye.It'skind of a 

bigdealdancing along sideRNZBmost 

can onlydream of it,’’ saysJenna. 

SamanthaSoufflot, aged9,Isabell 

Coster, and OliviaThompson, both 

aged 10, saythey willnever forget their 

time on stage alongsideprofessionals 

during shows fromAugust25to28at 

Christchurch’sTheatre Royal. 

‘‘It will be abig part of ourlives. We 

love balletevenmore now,’’they say. 

Isabella, agrade 2student,has 

dancedfor five years and says the 

experience hashelped herset agoalto 

dance as part of theRNZBwhen she is 

older. 

Shesaysitwas inspiringand it was 

great to meet thesupportive lead roles. 

Olivia, who is agrade 3student, and 

whohas dancedfor six years, since the 

ageof4,says herfavourite partwas 

being on stage andmeeting new 

people. Shefelt reallyproudand 

wished shecould do it alloveragain. 

Oliviasaiditwas cool meeting the 

RNZB dancers,and woulddance on 

stage with RNZB dancers every 

weekend if shecould. 

Samantha, who is in grade 2, andhas 

dancedsinceshe was twoand half, says 

sheloved beingabletotake partinthe 

biggestperformance she has ever 

done. 

Herfavoritepart was the conga 

Aspiring ballerinas ... From left, Samantha Soufflot, Olivia Thompson and Isabella Coster 

outside the Christchurch Theatre Royal. 


routineand beingabletodancewith 

the professionals. 

It was abig surprisefor Samantha to 

be on stage, missing outatthe first 

audition. Butshe wascalledintofilla 

spotaweekprior, andJennasaysshe 

was superimpressed with howquickly 

she caughtuponthe weeks of 

rehearsals she hadmissed. 

The three students were selected 

following auditions back in July, and 

performed as the Fairy GodMother’s 

helpers and tapestryweavers,taking 

on two to three showseach,and 

dancing to afull house at theTheatre 

Royal. 

Around50childrenauditionedafter 

being put forward by theirdance 

teachers fromthe Canterbury region. 

Twentychild extras were selected who 

hadtobeacertainheight,and have 

certaingradelevels. 

Lions Club speech contest well supported 

Youngstudentspresented arange of 

topics at the biennial HawardenWaikari 

Lionsschool’s speech competition. 

The 14 students from the AmuriArea 

School, Hurunui College and Omihi 

School, competed in three divisions for 

the McIlwraith Cup. 

Hurunui College student MillieJane 

McIlraith,with aspeech on ‘‘Russian 

poverty’’, won the senior section, while 

Lyla Domingo took out the intermediate 

section withaspeech on ‘‘moneycan buy 

happiness’’. The juniorsectionwas won 

by Shea Kelly from Hurunui College, 

with aspeech on ‘‘environmental 

activism’’. 

This year the contestwas judged by 

Sally McDonald, and sponsored by local 

farmers Sam and KeriZino,Richard and 

Robyn Frost, Hanley Farm,Tom and 

Anne Costello, and Medbury Farm, as a 

stimulus to developing good 

communicators. 

Julia SteelefromAmuri Area School 

was MC. 

Ms MacDonaldcommended 

contestants’ efforts in researchingtopics 

and presenting theircase, and on their 

confidence to stand in front of the 

audience and deliver their topic. 

Lions ClubPresident PeterCrouchley 

presented the following awards. 

Results were: 

penior: MillieJane McIlraith (Hurunui) 

–‘‘Russianpoverty’’, 1; Laura Cundy 

(Amuri) –‘‘Abortion lawreform’’,2; 

Jamie Dalmer(Amuri) –‘‘Moneyis 

Power’’ and CalebSpencer (Hurunui) – 

‘‘Finding anew path through faith’’, 

equal 3. 

Intermediate: Lyla Domingo(Amuri) – 

‘‘Money can buy happiness’’ 1. 

Junior:Shea Kelly (Hurunui)– 

‘‘Environmental activism’’ 1; Lillie 

Schuurman(Amuri) –‘‘Private and 

public schools are better than home 

school’’, 2; Lexie GodfreyGrant (Amuri) – 

‘‘We should have less screentime’’ 3. 

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Rural hospitals to reopen at end of October 


The Waikari Hospitalwill reopenatthe 

end of October. 

Te Whatu OraWaitaha hasannounced 

it planstoopen the North Canterburybased 

ruralhospital, alongwith 

Ellesmere and Darfield, on October31. 

The closure of theruralhospitals, 

includingOxford,was atemporary 

measure due to thechallenges providing 

safestaffinglevels during the Covid19 

Omicronoutbreak. 

Oxford HospitalreopenedinJune. 

Te WhatuOra Waitahaexecutive 

director of Nursing,Becky Hickmott says 

staff are delighted to be returning to their 

normal placeofwork,and are looking 

forward to providingservicesagainin 

theirlocal rural communities. 

‘‘Theseruralhospitalsare small local 

facilitiesthat providemainly aged 

residentialcaretopeople,such as respite 

care and palliative care, allowingthem to 

remain in theirown communities,’’says 

BeckyHickmott. 

‘‘We appreciatethatrelocating older 

people is disruptive,and that the closure 

hasbeenhard for someofour residents 

andtheir whanau. 

‘‘Importantly,weneeded to ensureour 

residents were livingsomewhere that had 

thestaff resourcestomake surethey were 

well lookedafterduring the pandemic,’’ 

shesays. 

Ms HickmottsaysTeWhatuOra 

Waitahaiscommitted to investing in 

ruralcommunities and will continue to 

work in partnershipwith them,alongwith 

staffwho know their communities best. 

Shesays theywill alsocontinueto 

develop theservicemodel of thefacilities 

based on modern, evidencebased 

practice. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black is thrilled 

the rural hospitals are reopening, 

allowing themtocontinue to deliver 

exceptional care to thecommunity. 

She has beenastrongadvocate for the 

hospitals, and the servicestheyprovide. 

‘‘Mayors andfriends of therural 

hospitals haveworked in collaboration 

withTeWhatuOra to gettothispoint and 

Iknowthat our communities willbe 

really happytosee these uniquefacilities 

reopened,’’ says Mrs Black. 

Doocey commits to seeking afourth term 

By DAVID HILL, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

MattDoocey admits therewere some 

‘‘dark days’’ where he considered 

retiring from parliament. 

The WaimakaririMPhas announced 

he will be puttinghis name forward 

for the National Party’s selection 

process to seekafourth terminthe 

2023general election. 

He was first elected as Waimakariri 

MP in 2014. 

But Mr Doocey said there were 

moments after National’s 

disappointing result in the 2020 

general election where he wondered if 

Parliament was where he wanted to 

be. 

‘‘I was very close to throwing in the 

towel,’’ he said. 

‘‘When Ilook backover the lastfew 

years, sincethe devastating loss in 

2020, where Isaw so many of my 

colleagues leave Parliament,there 

werealot things that weren’t right at 

the time. 

‘‘Clearlyweweren’t united and 

peopledon’t like to see disunity and 

there were concernsaround 

behaviour of MPs.’’ 

He said being an MP had ‘‘an 

element of loneliness’’, beingaway 

from family for daysonend when 

Parliament was in session. 

‘‘There were definitely some dark 

days in Opposition when Idid some 

soulsearching. 

He sought advice fromthen leader 

JudithCollins, which led to him refocusing 

on whathewanted to achieve 

as an MP. 

Soon after that election defeat, Mr 

Dooceywas promoted to senior whip, 

which gave him adegree of authority 

and saw him working closelywith the 

party leadership. 

Following the election of 

ChristopherLuxonaspartyleader 

last year, Mr Doocey was promoted to 

the frontbenchatnumber eight. 

He said he was now focused on 

representing theWaimakariri 

electorate ‘‘to the best of my ability’’ 

Family affair ... Waimakariri MP Matt 

Doocey, his wife Viktoria and children Emily 

(8) and James (6) at Anzac Day 

commemorations earlier this year. 

PHOTO: SUPPLIED BY MATT DOOCEY 

and becoming New Zealand’s first 

Mental Health Minister. 

‘‘I’m reallyfortunate to be ableto 

represent Waimakariri, whichisa 

fantasticplace to live andwork. 

‘‘I love the abilitytobeinthe 

outdoors withmyyoung family, 

whether it’s enjoying thecoastline or 

the rivers, and the ability to engage 

with locals on the ground. 

‘‘WhenIpick up the groceries or 

drop the kids off at school, people 

want to stopand chatand it’s lovely to 

be part of the community.’’ 

Mr Dooceysaid he wouldcontinue to 

advocate for 24 hour healthcare in 

Rangioraand for the Woodend 

Bypass. 

‘‘For me, my focus has always been 

to serve everyone in the Waimakariri 

electorate,regardlessofhow they 

vote. In 2020,9500 people splittheir 

vote, but votedfor me to be theirvoice 

in Parliament which is humbling,so 

it’s important that Istay committed 

and focused and make sure thatvoice 

is heard.’’ 

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North Canterbury News, September 8, 2022 

Warning signs at Skew Bridge 


Electronic safety warning lights have 

been installed on either side of Skew 

Bridge, on Skewbridge Road, near 

Silverstream. 

The signs were installed last month by 

the Waimakariri District Council to help 

make the approach to the narrow bridge 

safer for road users. 

‘‘Skew Bridge is narrow with 

challenging approach geometry, and has 

ahistory of crashes at this location,’’ says 

the council’s roading and transport 

manager, Joanne McBride. 

‘‘The active warning signs are in place 

to warn drivers to slow down in this 

location, and triggers if they are 

approaching at above the advisory 

speed. 

‘‘These types of active devices are 

proven to bring driver attention to areas 

that require special attention.’’ 

The finished project will cost $139,000, 

including $51,000 for the electronic signs 

and all associated hardware, $50,000 for 

the pavement and kerbing works and 

$38,000 for road marking and static 

signage which is not yet finished. 

‘‘The roadmarking work is more 

temperature sensitive work and as such 

will be carried out over the next 6to8 

weeks,’’ Ms McBride says. 

The council has been advocating to 

Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) to 

replace Skew Bridge for years, and has 

committed to funding the council share 

5 

Roadside reminder ... One of the new electronic safety warning lights which have been 

installed at Skew Bridge, on Skewbridge Road, near Silverstream. 

PHOTO: SHELLEYTOPP 

of the project within its Long Term Plan. 

To date there has been no funding 

commitment from Waka Kotahi. 

‘‘The Skew Bridge project is required 

to go through abusiness case process to 

secure cofunding from Waka Kotahi 

before it can proceed, Ms McBride says. 

‘‘To date the work carried out has 

indicated the bridge does not meet 

Waka Kotahi criteria for funding. 

However, further work to build acase 

for replacing the bridge is continuing.’’ 

Nitrate sampling of wells queried 



WaimakaririZone Committee 

members havequestionedwhether 

Environment Canterbury (ECan)is 

doingenoughtomonitorprivatewells 

for nitrates. 

In an updatetoMonday’s 

(September5)meeting, ECan advised 

it regularly tested samples from more 

than 300 private wells for nitrates 

throughout theCanterbury region, 

including around 30 in the 

Waimakaririzone. 

But zone committee members 

questioned whethertesting 30 private 

wellsinthe zonewas alarge enough 

sample size. 

They cited avisitbyUniversityof 

Otagoscientist Dr Tim Chambers,who 

tested more than 300 samplesfrom 

private wells at the Mandeville Sports 

Centre lastmonth. 

Dr Chambers’research was 

considering whetherhigh levelsof 

nitrates in drinking watercould 

contribute to an increasedthe risk of 

bowel(colorectal) cancer. 

Whilethe maximumacceptable 

value was 11.3 milligrams perlitreof 

nitratenitrogen, residentswith 

samples exceedingeight milligrams 

per litrewere advised to do more 

testing and seekfurther advise. 

ECansciencedirectorDrTim Davie 

saidthe private well testedresults, 

conducted by ECan groundwater 

science manager CarlHanson,were 

the resultoflongterm monitoring, and 

not aoneoff sample. 

‘‘It’s easytoget samples 

contaminated and that’swhy Tim 

Chambers is advising those who are 

overeighttogoand get them tested 

again.’’ 

A2021 ECan report found that 10 

percent(34) of the monitored wells 

had nitrate levels above the maximum 

acceptable value. 

Anitraterisk map produced last 

month found that private wells in the 

coastal parts of the Waimakaririzone 

werelow risk, whilethe bulk of the 

district was considered ‘‘moderate 

risk’’. 

Similar results were identifiedfor 

the Kaikoura and HurunuiWaiau 

zones. 

But Dr Davie advised caution. 

‘‘We’re not saying there’s nothing to 

worry about. There’s amoderaterisk 

and we are advising people to monitor 

it closelyand seekadvise.’’ 

While therehad been calls to lower 

the maximum acceptable value of 

nitratenitrogen, Dr Daviesaid the 

research to date was inconclusive. 

‘‘Therejust isn’tenough evidence to 

be abletochangeit, but Tim 

Chambers’ workwill be important.’’ 

He said studies had identifiedother 

possible risk factors suchase.coliin 

drinking water, smokingand even 

eatingmeat. 

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Waimakariri 

Focus from Dan Gordon, Mayor 

Celebrations around 

the Waimakariri 

It has been awonderful week of 

celebrating history, culture, literature 

and Dads in our district. 

Ihad the pleasure of attending the 

30th anniversary of the Kaiapoi 

Community Patrol last Wednesday. 

It was fascinating to learn that the 

Kaiapoi Patrol was the first of its kind in 

the country and all our community 

patrols in New Zealand have been based 

on the Kaiapoi model. 

When it was founded, businesses in 

the township were each asked to 

contribute $50 and they fundraised to 

purchase an old police car. 

Now, 30 years later, there are more 

than 5000 members of Community Patrol 

NZ nationwide. 

Ihave been out on an evening with the 

Kaiapoi Patrol and have been extremely 

impressed with the job they do. 

Last Thursday Iwas asked to be a 

judge at Swannanoa School’s Literacy 

Week Speech and Poetry competitions. 

As always when Iamasked to do 

events like this Iamsoimpressed not 

only with the calibre of young public 

speakers emerging in our district, but of 

the excellent teachers and schools we 

have providing these wonderful 

opportunities for our children. 

Ithen had the pleasure of attending 

and speaking at the Sister City cultural 

event at Rangiora Library the following 

night. 

The event included New Zealand 

poets and Chinese musicians from the 

NZHubei Economic Trade Cultural 

Association. 

The evening was part of the WORD 

Christchurch Festival and was a 

wonderful opportunity to celebrate the 

sister city relationship between 

Waimakariri and Enshi, in China, as 

well as commemorating 50 years of 

diplomatic relations between our two 

great countries. 

Jason Clements from Waimakariri 

Libraries, also known as the poet Doc 

Drumheller, launched his haiku 

collection, Drinking with Li Bai. 

Jason was joined by many other 

talented poets including Ben Brown, 

Erik Kennedy, Annabel Wilson and 

Ciaran Fox, as well as young Chinese 

writers from the Write On School for 

Young Writers. 

It was afantastic evening showcasing 

some incredible talent. 

Of course Sunday was Father’s Day, 

and the Dads of the district were well 

catered for at the Father's Big Day Out in 

Dudley Park. 

It was astunning spring day and there 

was plenty to keep the whole family 

entertained. Ieven got to sit in agrader 

which was cool. 

Iwelcome contact from anyone who 

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they may want to discuss. Email me at 

dan.gordon@wmk.govt.nz or phone 

021906437. I’m here to help. 

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Candidate lineup ... From left, Claire McKay, Grant Edge, Shaun Lissington and Rachel 

Vaughan. 

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Four viefor ECan 



Four candidates are vying to represent 

North Canterbury on the Canterbury 

Regional Council. 

Incumbent councillors Grant Edge 

and Claire McKay are being challenged 

by Kaikōura environmental planner 

Rachel Vaughan and Loburn farmer 

Shaun Lissington. 

While the other three candidates are 

Waimakariribased, Ms Vaughan is the 

only candidate from the northern part of 

the region. 

She worked as aplanner for the 

Kaikōura District Council for 16 years 

and has worked for both Environment 

Canterbury and the West Coast Regional 

Council. 

‘‘I was born in Waimakariri so I’m 

North Canterbury through and through,’’ 

Ms Vaughan says. 

‘‘The north can be forgotten in terms of 

material resources, but Hurunui and 

Kaikōura are so important to the region. 

‘‘I think Grant has done really well in 

going round the whole constituency, but 

Ithink coming from up here will be 

really valuable.’’ 

She says Resource Management Act 

reform and changes to freshwater and 

indigenous biodiversity management 

loomed as the biggest challenges for the 

regional council and these had major 

implications for Hurunui and Kaikōura. 

Mr Lissington is adryland dairy grazer 

and ‘‘a very proud farmer’’. 

‘‘It’s abig ask trying to unseat sitting 

councillors, but I’m going to give it a 

crack.’’ 

Financial and environmental 

sustainability were his priorities. 

Rates affordability and prioritising 

spending needed to be the focus for the 

council going forward, he says. 

‘‘Regardless of people’s views on 

climate change, you only have to look at 

Nelson and Marlborough to see that it’s 

real and Idon’t think we are are doing 

enough to protect the environment.’’ 

Twoterm councillor, Ms McKay says 

her priorities are ensuring communities 

have avoice and making sure the council 

is ‘‘fiscally responsible’’. 

Navigating central government 

reform, ensuring asafe and reliable 

public transport service for the Greater 

Christchurch area and climate change 

were the biggest challenges facing the 

council, she says. 

‘‘As aregion, we need to focus on how 

we adapt and mitigate the risks from 

climate impacts. Flooding, droughts, sea 

level rise and erosion are the key risks.’’ 

Managing the region’s rivers and 

improving community resilience were 

other priorities. 

Mr Edge is seeking asecond term on 

the council. 

He says the potential long term 

impacts of climate change, with rising 

sea level and the increased frequency of 

storm events loomed on the horizon. 

‘‘Rivers have been confined by 

stopbanks, but as sea level rise it puts 

pressure on the rivers and the water 

comes back up the river, we need to 

think about more creative responses. 

‘‘For example, if you look at the 

Kaiapoi River, we’re facing asituation 

of it not being able to get out to sea. 

‘‘So, it’s acombination of protection 

and adaptation.’’ 

The Greater Christchurch spatial plan 

will ask some ‘‘big questions’’ around 

property rights and where people can 

live in the future, Mr Edge said. 

‘‘It will be quite stressful for some 

people. 

‘‘Where they once thought they could 

live, they will will no longer be able to.’’ 

Improving public transport was 

another issue for Waimakariri residents, 

with services like the MyWay service 

being trialled in Timaru apotential 

option to link communities and offer 

flexibility. 

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NEWS 


7 

THE GORGE NURSERY 

SPRING SALE 

ON NOW 

Awaiting game ... Neil Shanks of Rangiora, waits for luck to run his way near the three 

rivers. 


Whitebait very illusive 


Whitebait seasonhas arrived, and evenon 

Fathers' Day, enthusiasts of the slippery 

little delicacy were out lining the banks of 

tidalwater courses aroundthe districts. 

Near the three rivers sectionofthe 

Kaiapoi River,Doug Gilmour,of 

Sydenham,had only caught four whitebait 

in three hours. 

‘‘It’s always alottery,’’ he said. 

‘‘It’s my favourite spot on theriver, and 

todayismyday offfrom carpet laying.’’ 

Mr Gilmore saidhehad been going to 

the river for the past 10 yearsand catches 

varied. 

‘‘Some times they are good, others not so. 

We’llsee what the other side of hightideis 

like,’’ he said. 

Nearby NeilShanksofRangiora,hadn’t 

caught anything in an hour. 

Springtime Mini Market 

The annualmarket will be held at the John 

Knox PresbyterianChurch at the corner of 

King and High Streets, Rangiora, on 

Saturday, October 1, 10am to 2pm. 

Therewill be baking, jams,preserves, 

plants, books and jigsaw stallsindoors, and 

more stalls outside. Enjoyalight lunch 

(finger food), inside or asausagesizzle 

outside. 

Guinea Pig Show 

The North Canterbury Guinea Pigs is 

holding its Spring show on Sunday, 

September25, at 38 RangioraWoodend 

Road for pets and pedigree guineapigs. 

The doors open 10amto2pm, and there 

will be animal sales and advice available. 

Gold coin entry. Enquiries to Jeny 

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‘‘We’ll see,” he said,with the eternal 

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the whitebaiters lining the river. 

‘‘YesterdayIhad nothingfor quite a 

while,then caught apoundsoIwas 

happy.’’ 

Mr Shanks says it’s anice way to spend 

amorningand if he catches enoughfor a 

feed then he is happy. 

Further along KathCoster of Redwood, 

and Karen BerryofLinwood, wereonthe 

lookout for the illusive whitebait. 

‘‘We have about40Iguess. It is slim 

pickings at the moment, but we’ll see what 

the day holds, said Kath. 

‘‘If we can get enoughtocook and eat 

then we willbehappy.’’ 

The pairhave been comingtothe area 

for yearsand where glad to be able to get 

out and catchthe white delicacy in a 

shortened season thisyear. 

coldermonths, the monthlyclassic car 

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Come and takeastep backtothe past. 

Kaikoura Schoolyard Markets 

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Fast andfuriousfutsal 


Ball handling skills and 

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Futsal Championship held 

over the weekend in the 

Mainpower Stadium in 

Rangiora 

Seven men's and six 

women's teams from seven 

universities nationwide, hit 

the courts over the four days 

of competition and worked 

through amultiround robin 

tournament of futsal. 

The action came thick and 

fast during all heats at the 

University and Tertiary Sport 

of New Zealand’s annual 

competition which again saw 

South Island teams dominate. 

University of Canterbury 

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the men's and women's titles 

against fierce competition 

from the University of 

Auckland teams. 

The men’s team played six 

matches, won five and drew 

the other. 

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over its arch rival University 

of Auckland. 

The final match on Sunday 

morning was another 

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Canterbury's dominance and 

ball skills, easily beating 

University of Auckland 81 to 

claim gold in the tournament. 

Later on Sunday afternoon 

Stopped ... University of Wellington Goalie Sean Beresford does his 

best to hinder University of Canterbury player Charlie Bayley’s shot 

at goal during the National Tertiary Futsal Championship match at the 

Mainpower Stadium in Rangiora. 

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the University of Canterbury 

women's team faced off 

against its biggest rival, also 

the University of Auckland. 

In anail biting final match 

the scores were evenly 

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spell of extra time. 

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remaining, to win 54. 

NEWS 


Hall replacement 

queried by group 


Agroup of concerned Hurunui 

residents areeagertosee funds 

gained fromthe saleofthe 

Medbury Hallusedtobuildan 

appropriate homefor the 

district’s memorabilia. 

Theyare concerned there are 

plans afoottostore it in a10 

metre by 13 metreshed/storage 

unittobebuilt on theHurunui 

Racecourse reserve right beside 

heritage buildings. 

Aspokesperson for the group, 

Matthew Newton, saysthiswould 

ruin the‘‘historical ambienceof 

theimmediate area’’, andwould 

notprovide asafe,orsuitable 

home, for memorabilia capturing 

thedistrict’s heritage. 

Thegroup is callingonthe 

community to turnout to apublic 

meeting on Monday, September 

12,inthe Hawarden Bowling 

Club,where thetrustees of the 

Medbury Hallhave been asked to 

outline plans for theproceeds 

from thesale of thehall,believed 

to be about$240,000. 

Thegroup says thedeveloper 

of the proposal—the Medbury 

Hurunui Residents Association 

—has not consultedthe local 

community,havegiven no 

consideration to the historical 

significance of thebuildings on 

the historicracecourse reserve, 

9 

andhavechanged the style of the 

buildingfromalined heritage 

barn,with akitchen,toilets and 

power supplytoafarm shedor 

storage unit model near existing 

heritagebuildings. 

Thegroupsaysthere are no 

detailed plans for theproposed 

shed/storage shed,and question 

if the memorabilia fromthe 

Medbury Hall would be more 

accessible forthe community 

somewhereelse, suchasthe 

HawardenMuseum. 

The group alsosays the siting 

of theshed/storage unitonthe 

historic racecoursereservecould 

set aprecedentfor similar 

developmentsonthe historic 

site. 

‘‘Howwillthis benefitand 

enhancethe HistoricHurunui 

RacecourseReserve, and do we 

want this to happen?’’ 

The group cites apiece from 

Mr StewartGindersatthe 

openingofthe MedburyHallin 

September1887, when he saidit 

was afine halland thechildren 

of the daywouldbenefitmost. ‘‘It 

is hoped thatthey would leavean 

equallygood heritagetothe next 

generation,’’ Mr Ginderssaid 

whentoasting ‘‘TheRising 

Generation’’. 

The public meeting on Monday, 

willbechairedbyHurunui 

councillor Karen Armstrong.

NEWS 


Kaikōura seeks share of 3Waters funding 

By DAVID HILL. 


The Kaikōura District Council willapply 

for its share of ThreeWaters funding, 

while reinforcing its opposition to the 

Government’sreform programme. 

But councillors were divided on 

whethertomakethe application to the 

Government’sThree Waters ‘‘BetterOff’’ 

fundingsupport package, with Crs Tony 

Blunt andDerrickMilltonfirm in their 

opposition, at acouncil meeting on 

Wednesday, August 31. 

Kaikōura’s potential share of $500 

million in the first round of funding is 

$1.55 million. 

Cr Bluntsaid there weretoo many 

‘‘ambiguous clauses’’ in the funding 

agreementand he sawitas‘‘nothingmore 

thanabribe’’. 

Cr Milltonsaiditappeared to be ‘‘a 

backhandway of payingusoff’’. 

But Mayor Craig Mackle said the 

Department of Internal Affairs(DIA) had 

beenclear that acceptingthe fundingdid 

not prevent councilsfrom expressing 

theirviews. 

‘‘Other C4LD(Communities for Local 

Democracy)councils are putting in 

applicationswith theirown wording and 

thenit’s over to theDIA whether to accept 

thoseterms.’’ 

He said thecouncilcould still optout of 

the finalfunding agreement if councillors 

foundthe termsunacceptable. 

Chiefexecutive Will Doughty saidthe 

funding wouldallowthe council to 

complete projects which wouldotherwise 

be deferred. 

But he acknowledged it was adifficult 

decisionfor councillors. 

‘‘It’s achallengingline to walk,and 

nationallyit’savery divisiveissue. 

Ultimately it’s apolitical decision.’’ 

Cr Bluntsaidheobjected to aclausein 

the document whichtied the council to 

making ‘‘reasonable endeavours to 

comply with thetransition support 

arrangements’’ to thenew ThreeWaters 

entity,shouldreform proceed as planned. 

But Mr Doughtysaidcouncil staff were 

obligated to comply with DIAinformation 

requestsand to cooperate with any 

transition arrangements,regardlessof 

the terms of the funding agreement. 

‘‘Inthe discussions we’ve had,ithas 

beenmadeclear to us that BAU (business 

as usual) and capitalresourcing takes 

priority. Keeping everythinggoing is 

number one.’’ 

The Government has allocated $350,000 

to the Kaikōura District Counciltofund 

transition arrangements,meaningthere 

was unlikelytobeaburden on 

ratepayers. 

The $1.55 million funding couldbeused 

for projects which built resilienceto 

climate change andnaturalhazards or 

enhanced wellbeing. 

Shortlistedprojects included: a 

helipad and newtoiletatChurchill Park, 

upgrading the toiletand beautificationat 

Westend, aplayground at Gooches Beach, 

walkingand cycling projects,community 

halls refurbishment, dark sky 

accreditation,tennis courtsupgradeand 

afloodprotectionfeasibilitystudy. 

Other itemsdiscussed included the 

demolition of the oldcouncil building and 

the council’sannual report. 

The demolitionofthe old council 

buildinginWestend hasbeen completed 

and the areawillnow be seeded with 

grass. 

Operations seniormanager Dave 

Clibbery saidthe demolitionrevealed the 

buildinghad been constructed with ‘‘very 

inconsistentbuildingpractices’’. 

‘‘In some areas concrete washeavily 

reinforced withsteel, but in other areas 

no reinforcement at allwas present. 

‘‘It highlighted thedifficulty and cost that 

would be faced if an attempt had been 

madetorepair the earthquake damage to 

the building and bringitup to modern 

standards.’’ 

Council staffreportedanet surplus for 

the year to June30of$32,000 in the 

council’s annual report. 

Funding of $141,700 hasbeen secured 

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Art award exhibition comes to Kaiapoi’sArt on the Quay 


Anew exhibition featuring the work of 

awardwinning international artist 

Vjekoslav Nemesh and his art students, 

has opened in Kaiapoi. 

Vjekoslav Nemesh, who is known as 

Nemesh, specialises in oil painting, 

mixed media work and handpainted 

glass. 

He has been aworking artist for more 

than 30 years, teaching art since 2004 

and helps his students promote their 

work in exhibitions alongside his own 

work. 

Earlier this year Nemesh, who was 

born in Yugoslavia, which is now known 

as Serbia, took The Nemesh Art Award 

2022 exhibition to Reyburn House in 

Whangarei. 

Ten of the top works from that 

exhibition have been chosen for the 

Kaiapoi exhibition, alongside work by 

Nemesh, at Art on the Quay Gallery. 

It is the third exhibition Nemesh has 

had in the Kaiapoi gallery and it 

includes this year's art award winner, 

Anthea Stayt's, Rainbow Bowl. 

Anthea attended asummer school 

held by Nemesh to learn how to paint 

with oils on her ceramics instead of 

traditional glazing. 

The Nemesh Art Award 2022 

exhibition opened in Kaiapoi’s Art on 

the Quay Gallery on Thursday, August 18 

and closes on Wednesday, September 

21. 

Ceramic beauty ... Anthea Stayt’s mixed 

media oilonclay exhibit, Rainbow Bowl, on 

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on Friday, October 7. 

The twoday fair starts at 8.30am and 

will run until to 7pm on Friday, and 5pm 

on Saturday. 

Book Fair organiser Bruce Walker 

says one of the biggest jobs is sorting the 

hundreds of donated books, along with 

CDs, records and puzzles. 

‘‘We have adedicated team sorting 

hundreds of books for the book fair, 

which generates funds for the benefit of 

awide range of community projects,’’ he 

says. 

Book collection bins are at the 

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Rangiora New World. They are being 

cleared on adaily basis by Rotary 

volunteers. 

‘‘We are looking forward to one of our 

best book fairs yet,’’ says Bruce. 

Space for storing and sorting the 

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The No.2 Art Tramp Show at the Oxford 

Gallery toi oWaimakariri is a 

celebration of art, nature, survival, 

friendship and tramping. 

It brings together alarge collection of 

contrasting art forms from some of New 

Zealand’s best artists and 

photographers, with an interest in 

tramping. 

The aim of the exhibition is to develop 

new links between communities, artists 

and nature by transporting urban and 

international art away from its usual 

comfort zones of city art venues and 

inviting the artists and photographers 

into arural gallery and the wilderness 

beyond those confines. 

The Oxford gallery’s board of trustees 

chair, Areta Wilkinson, says the 

exhibition brings together two 

endeavours, ‘‘individual art practices 

and agroup practice of standing up next 

to the mountain and risking one’s neck’’. 

The No. 2Art Tramp Show, which 

features 28 artists and photographers, 

closes on Sunday, September 18. During 

the opening weekend of the exhibition 

the artists were in residence at the 

gallery before heading outdoors into the 

surrounding hills to explore the area on 

foot. On their return to the gallery they 

held public gear talks, aboot repair 

demonstration with field cooking, film 

and slideshows of their tramping trip. 

The No. 2Art Tramp Show was 

preceded by the No.1 Show exhibition, 

which opened at the gallery on July 6, 

2010, and included atramping trip to the 

Carrington Hut, which is at the 

confluence of the Waimakariri and 

White rivers. The trampers stayed at the 

hut for two nights in subzero 

temperatures, and learnt many survival 

and endurance skills. 

Exhibit number 55 ... Untitled implement 

(das ich, das Uberich, das Es), awood, 

ceramic and rope work by Joseph Jowitt in 

the No.2 Art Tramp Show, at the Oxford 

Gallery toi oWaimakariri. PHOTO:SHELLEYTOPP 

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Kindling apassion for farming at school 


Apilotscheme aiming to kindle a 

passion for the farming industry is 

beingheld with year 56 students at St 

Patrick's School in Kaiapoi. 

The Kids Go Farmin’ scheme is 

beingheld by Lincoln University 

honoursstudents and DairyNZ. 

The founder of the scheme,Luke 

Robb,isacity kid,who fell in love with 

farming when he was astudent at St 

Bede's College in Christchurch. 

‘‘My agriculture teacher showed me 

that farmingwas more than just 

animals and acouple of fences,’’Luke 

says. 

He alsolearntthat farming was 

aboutbusiness, economics, science, 

marketing, being passionate about 

what you do and that being acitykid 

did not preclude him from having a 

career in the industry. 

‘‘Butwithout thatpassion shown to 

me at high school, Iwould never have 

been able to connect the dots and draw 

in my passions of animals, the 

outdoors andsciencetolead me into 

studyingsomething Ilove everyday at 

university, he says. 

Luke wanted to ignite that same 

passion for farming in other school 

studentsand being selected for the 

2021 classatthe ClintonGlobal 

Initiative University helpedhim with 

that. 

The university helps students 

formulate theirideas andprovides 

resources, feedback, tools,and 

potentialfundingstreams to turn their 

ideasinto action. 

Luke’s flatmate SamBack has also 

been abig helpwith his Kids Go 

Farmin' project. 

‘‘He connected me to his mentor on 

the DairyNZScholarship, Susan 

Stokes, whomet with me to see how 

they couldhelp me with my idea,’’ 

Luke says. 

Susan connected Luke withthe 

DairyNZschoolsprogramme andit 

soon became clear that KidsGo 

Farmin’needed to be morethan justa 

showcase of the farming industry for 

students. It also neededtoconnect 

teachers with the resources. 

With this in mind Luke developeda 

workbook that included three 

activities the Kids Go Farmin’ team 

run with the students, plussome inclass 

projects to workonwithout the 

team. 

``Theseprojectsallow the teachers 

to take some of the learnings we taught 

in class andexpand on the ideasso 

students will learn more,’’ Luke says. 

``Each project has the chancefor 

students to come up with asmall 

presentation which we willcome back 

into classtosee and oncethis is 

complete studentswill go on afield 

trip on to an active dairyfarm to see 

what afarm is like—and at thistime 

of year patsome calves,’’ he says. 

At arecent workshop the students 

made 10minute ice creaminclass, 

which was ahit, played amix and 

match gamematching products to the 

animal that produces themand did an 

activity learning abouthealthy food. 

‘‘Theseare all basicskills but the 

real fundamentalsofwhatmakes the 

industry spin,’’ Luke said. 

‘‘The aim of the project is not to 

convertall students to acareer in the 

farmingindustry, but just to show 

them the opportunities available to 

them by letting them see how much 

they already know and importantly 

how much fun it is. 

‘‘I am very grateful to St Patrick’s for 

taking me on and givingmethe chance 

to sharemyfarming passion withtheir 

students.’’ 

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Thank you ... Waimakariri District Mayor Dan Gordon and Waimakariri Libraries district 

manager Paula Eskett accept the donation of books from the Consul General of the Peoples 

Republic of China in Christchurch Madam He Ying. 


Celebration of culture 

The Rangiora Public Library resounded 

to delicate snippets of Haiku poetry, 

speeches of commemoration and 

Chinese music at an event celebrating 

culture and sister cities last Friday 

evening. 

Alarge gathering listened in as five 

New Zealand poets joined forces with 

five Chinese musicians from the New 

Zealand Hubei Economic Trade 

Cultural Association, in acelebration of 

the sister city relationship between 

Waimakariri and Enshi, China, and 50 

years of diplomatic relations between 

China and New Zealand. 

On show were poets Ben Brown, Daisy 

LaveaTimo, Erik Kennedy, Annabel 

Wilson and Ciaran Fox, plus young 

Chinese writers from the Write On 

School for Young Writers, and Doc 

Drumheller launching his haiku 

collection, Drinking With Li Bai. 

Waimakariri District Mayor Dan 

Gordon opened the evening 

accompanied by the Consul General of 

the Peoples Republic of China in 

Christchurch Madam He Ying, before 

poets, dancers and musicians from both 

countries entertained the large crowd. 

Madam He Ying later presented a 

number of books to Waimakariri 

Libraries. 

Balcairn concert 

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An excellent crowd of 71 gave the 

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Hand clapping,toe tapping and 

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Thebandappreciatedhow the 

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Andthey had very favourable 

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In particular,the presentation of 

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Team work ... The group of Pegasus Town neighbours, Alan and Glenys O’Hagan, left, with Marion and Frank 

Clarke, and Sheena Lyne, in the forest they have created at the back of their properties, on the slope towards 

Kaitiritiri Ridge, part of Tuhaitara Coastal Park. 

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Neighbours transform land 


Asmall group of Pegasus 

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sitesbut thoughttheirbackyard 

outlook, land owned at that time by 

the Pegasus developers, needed 

tidying. 

‘‘It was prettyrough, all long 

grassand covered in broomand 

gorse,’’ Frank says. 

‘‘We wanted to tidyitup and put 

some plants in, so we approached 

the developersand theysaid go for 

it.’’ 

Glenysand Alan, who moved to 

Pegasus because theyhad been 

redzoned out of their Kairaki 

Beachhome, after the 2010 

Canterburyearthquakes,were the 

firsttobeginplanting. 

‘‘We brought awhole lot of plants 

with us from our formerhome and 

we just wanted somewhere to put 

them,’’ Glenyssays. 

At that time, when the landwas 

still owned by the developers, 

there were no requirements about 

what should be planted there. 

That changed in 2018when the 

land became part of Tuhaitara 

Coastal Park, which is managed by 

the Te Kohaka oTuhaitara Trust. 

The new ownershipbrought a 

clear vision for the land,now 

known as Kaitiritiri Ridge, with a 

sharp focus on native planting, in 

keeping with the trust’s 200year 

visionofrestoring the parktoan 

indigenous ecosystem. 

The trust has suppliedall the 

nativeplantsfor the Kaitiritiri 

Ridge project andits membersare 

grateful to thePegasusgroup for 

the workthey havedoneplanting 

and caring for them. 

The trust’s general manager, 

Greg Byrnes, said the Pegasus 

group has created and maintained 

an everexpanding ngahere/forest 

behindtheir properties which 

supports the trust’s work and 

contributes greatly to their 

community. 

A$10,418Glenmark Church 

building consent fee for 

restoration work, has been 

waived by the Hurunui 

DistrictCouncil. 

Aprevious consent fee of 

$2500was also waivedfor the 

Category Two heritage 

building severley battered in 

the 2010 Canterbury 

earthquake. 

Councillorsunanimously 

supportedwaiving the fees, 

whichincludeGST, at recent 

meetings, in abid to help 

with the $300,000 shortfall in 

funding for the strengthening 

and restoration work. 

Isabel Whyte,Bishop’s 

Warden of the Anglican 

Parish of GlenmarkWaikari, 

says costs haveincreased 

about40percent sincework 

started at the beginningof 

2021,includingunforeseen 

damage. 

She says it is heartening 

and the council has shown 

supportfor achallenging 

restoration of alocal historic 

building which the Glenmark 

and wider community was 

very proudof. 

The moneysaved will now 

go toward building disabled 

access. 

The Churchwas opened in 

October1907, funded by the 

generosity of Annie 

Townsend, daughter of the 

owner of Glenmark Station, 

George Moore. 

The iconicred brick 

Church is being brought back 

to life by RPC Construction, 

thanks to fundraisingefforts, 

grants, andprivate 

donations. 

No corners are being cut to 

ensure the church, which sits 

high on arise overlooking 

SH1, near Waipara, is as 

authentic as it was when 

built, and consecrated. 

The restoration efforts 

havebeen costly. 

Strengthening the tower 

was costly.The organ, which 

was removed and entrusted 

to Timarubased South 

Island Organ Company, has 

added to the cost, along with 

the stained glass windows 

which were removed nearly 

two years ago, andrepaired 

by an expert restorer. 

It was fortunate insurance 

and the Kate Valley Landfill 

Community Trust covered 

the costofoverhauling the 

1906 Norman and Beard 

organ, from England. 

Abenefactor, whoonce 

lived in the Glenmark district 

in the 1960s and wenttothe 

WaiparaSchoolfor awhile, 

helped ensure the ornately 

carved organ privacy screen 

can be restored. 

Friends of Glenmark 

Church group is aiming for 

the Churchrebuild project to 

be completed by this 

Christmas. 

Aragraduate’sstart-uphelps thedesk-bound 

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Here in Christchurch,the Ara 

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opportunitytostudy in asupportiveand 

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Oneexample is HenryNguyen,who 

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education sector. 

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countryand Kiwisare so friendly.ThecourseatAra 

wasgood, 

butthe people Igot to study 

beside were better–everyone is 

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grow.” 

In 2018,EngineeringNew 

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engineerofthe year.Then, 

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workedinChristchurchasa 

mechanicaldesignengineer. It 

wasinthisjob Henrynoticed 

he spentalot of time at hisdesk 

without moving. 

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It also fulfilled alifelong 

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Henrydeveloped Senpro 

1inabout twoweeks,and 

went straight into testing. The 

device is nowbeing trialled by 

ChristchurchNZ (the economic 

development agency), as well as 

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Awesome. 

“I’m really proudtolaunch 

this technology,”Henry says, 

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business. Iknowthiscan have 

an impactonpeople around the 

world.” 

In developing Senpro 1, Henry 

wasabletodrawonthe creative 

techniques he developed during 

hisstudy,and on hisconnections 

from Ara. 

INNOVATION: 

Henry Nguyen 

displays the 

device he 

invented to 

monitor desk 

posture. 

For anyone lookingtocome 

to NewZealand to studyorstart 

abusiness, Henryencourages 

them. 

“New Zealandisagreat 

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21 

By DAVID HILL 

LocalDemocracy Reporter 

Local governmentelectionmeetings are 

being planned across North Canterbury, 

amidconcerns about the numberof 

‘‘unknown’’ candidates. 

Meeting organisers in the Hurunui 

districtsay residents have indicated they 

wanttoknow what candidates ‘‘stand for’’, 

after reports about Voices for Freedom 

candidates seekingtodisrupt local 

democracy. 

The Amberley DistrictResidents’ 

Association wasfirst outofthe blocks with 

ameeting on Tuesday evening(September 

6) for south ward candidates. 

Chairperson RoyMyerssaidalast 

minuterushwhichsaw 10 candidates 

vying forfour positionsmeant therewere 

anumberofunknowncandidates. 

‘‘Weare just anxious to getthemhave 

their say. Aside fromtwo sitting 

councillorsand aformer mayor,wehave 

no indication of wherepeople’s 

allegiances are.’’ 

He saidsomeresidentshad expressed 

concern Voices ForFreedomcandidates 

might be standing in Hurunui. 

‘‘They’re perfectly free to stand and it’s 

up to otherstomakethatchoice,and we 

are givingpeople theopportunity to ask 

the question.’’ 

The LeithfieldVillageHall is also 

hosting asouthwardcandidates’meeting 

on September 15 and organiserJoHassall 

saidshe expected thequestion of 

allegiances to be raised. 

‘‘I knowacouple of peoplehaveasked 

me thatand there’sways to ask it to reveal 

whatpeoplestandfor.’’ 

But she saidthe focusofthe meeting 

would be ensuring candidates wereaware 

of the issuesaffecting theLeithfield 

village. 

Ameetingwas alsoplanned in Greta 

Valley on September 21 for eastward 

candidates. 

HurunuiDistrict Council deputy 

electoral officer Naomi Woodham said she 

was hopeful meetingswouldbeorganised 

in Cheviotand Waipara, as wellasdaytime 

meetings, to ensureresidentshad a 

chance to question their candidates. 

‘‘We alwaysstart with local community 

groups and if thelocal groups aren’t 

hosting them, the council will host them.’’ 

Electionswere being heldinthe south 

andeastwards and theCheviot Licensing 

Trust. 

In theWaimakariridistrict,meetings 

have been organised in Oxford and 

Pegasus, buttherewere noneconfirmedin 

Rangiora or Kaiapoiwherethere were 

highnumbersofcandidates. 

Waimakariri DistrictCouncildeputy 

electoral officer Sarah Nichols said she 

was in contactwithlocalcommunity 

groups and hoped to be abletoconfirm 

moremeetingssoon. 

Pegasus Residents’ Group vicepresident 

Roger Rule saidhewas not 

awareofany concerns aboutVoices For 

Freedomcandidates. 

Some presetquestionswerebeing 

preparedfor the candidates before 

opening it up to the audience. 

‘‘Itwill be an opportunity for people to 

ask questionsand find outwhat people 

stand for,’’ Mr Rule said. 

Confirmed meet thecandidates 

meetings: 

Hurunui: 

SouthWard 7pm Thursday, September 15, 

LeithfieldVillage Hall, BrightonStreet. 

Contact Jo Hassall 0272422644 or emailg.j. 

hassall33@gmail.com. 

East Ward 7pm Wednesday,September 

21, GretaValleyHotel. 

Kaikōura: 

7pm Thursday, September 8, St Paul’s 

Presbyterian Church upper room, 98 

Westend, Kaikōura.Hosted by St Paul’s 

Presbyterian Church event page on 

Question time ... Candidates are lining up to serve on North Canterbury district councils. 

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OxfordOhoka ward 7pm Tuesday, 

September13, OxfordWorkingMen’s Club. 

Contact Doug McPherson, OxfordLions, 

0272231870. 

KaiapoiWoodend ward 7pm to 8.30pm 

Thursday September15, Pegasus 

CommunityCentre. Contact Roger Rule, 

Pegasus Residents’ Association, 

0212550099. 

WoodendSefton Community Board 7pm 

to 8.30pm Thursday, September 22, Pegasus 

CommunityCentre. Contact Roger Rule, 

Pegasus Residents’ Group, 0212550099. 

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Racing mini ... Taking abreak from her usual weekend 

past time of racing her ‘64 Mini Cooper S, was Kelly 

Brass of Hillside in Christchurch, who displayed her 

immaculate Mini at the Rock ’n’ Wheels show and swap 

meet held at the Amberley Domain on Sunday. 

TBirds ... Enjoying their day out at the Rock ’n’ Wheels 

show and swap meet in Amberley, were Pam Williams and 

Wendy Walker, both of Christchurch. They had travelled 

there in Pam’s ‘56 Ford Thunderbird coupe. 

Old new MPV ... Acustom take on the old/new modern MPV 

seven seater on show at the Rock ’n’ Wheels show and swap 

meet in Amberley. 

Happy with the day ... Owner Richard Murray of 

Prebbleton, makes sure it’s all spick and span under the 

bonnet of his 1966 Chev Impala Super Sport running a 

572 cubic inch big block V8. 

Wide range ... Classics, hot rods, moderns, customs and 

many more were all on show at the Rock ’n’ Wheels show and 

swap meet in Amberley. 

Having abreak ... Taking amoment to rest after looking 

around the huge car display, Sam Thorn and his daughter 

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Jeep easy ... Keith McKenzie of Amberley, displayed his 

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Honouring those who died 


Climbingthe 51 storiesofthe 328 

metre high AucklandSky Tower at 

speed,whilecarrying enough gear 

to makeahiker cramp up, is no 

meanfeat. 

But for NewZealandfiremen 

and women, thisweekend’s9/11 

memorial climb up those 1103 

steps laden with over 25kgsofkit, 

is all for agreater purpose. 

Joiningthose climbingto 

remember andhonour the 343 

firemenwho diedinthe 2011 

Twins TowersdisasterinNew 

York, will be two Waikuku 

volunteerfiremen GuyHahn and 

James Marks. 

For Mr Hahnit’s more than 

honouringanevent that happened 

thousands of kilometresaway–he 

was there. 

On that fateful day,MrHahn 

was on an exchange programme 

withthe New York Fire 

Department,basedinSecaucus, a 

small commuter town located in 

WestNew York andhis role was 

escorting teams in and outofthe 

TwinTowers. 

‘‘I had friendswho perished 

there and still have many friends 

and strongfamily connections 

there,’’ he said. ‘‘This weekendI 

willbeundertaking the climb for 

the first time andIamdoingitto 

remember those thatdied.’’ 

But it won’t be awalk in thepark 

becauseasrural firemen Mr Hahn 

and Mr Marks won’tknow what 

theywill be carrying until they get 

up there on Saturday evening. 

‘‘Inthe pastthey havemade 

rural firemencarryachainsaw 

and back pack or ahosepack,we 

Climbing pair ... Waikuku volunteer firemen James Marks (left) and Guy 

Hahn had their last training run on Monday night before they head to 

Auckland this weekend to take part in the 9/11 memorial climb up the 1103 

steps to the top of the Auckland SkyTower. 


won’tknowwhat the organisers 

FireUp haveplanned for us this 

year until we get there.’’ 

Thepair havebeen puttingin 

long hours training forthe event, 

both at their jobsduringbreaks 

andwithother membersofthe 

small brigade.‘‘Asit’s my first 

time Iamexpectingtotake 

between45to 60 minutestoget to 

thetop, the really good guyswill 

do it in about 20 minutes,’’hesaid. 

They have 90 minutestomakeitto 

thetop. Amember of the Waikuku 

Beach Fire andEmergencyfor 

over 18 years Mr Hahn sayshe’s 

undernoillusions abouthow hard 

it will be. ‘‘Weare flyingback on 

Sunday night after theclimb, so 

I’mthinking it will be avery sore 

daywhen Istartwork on Monday 

morning drivingtrucks.’’ 

Changes urged 



The Government’s 

proposed Three Water 

reforms are unnecessary 

and asignificant wasteof 

money,acouncil lobby 

group said. 

Communities4Local 

Democracy (C4LD) He 

haporimōte Manapori, 

presented its submission on 

the WaterServices Entities 

Bill to the Finance and 

Expenditure committee on 

Monday, August 29, calling 

on the Governmenttolisten 

to local councils. 

The lobby group 

represents 31 councils, 

includingWaimakariri, 

Hurunui and Kaikoura. 

Chairpersonand 

ManawatuMayor Helen 

Worboys said research 

commissioned by C4LD 

showed the cost of setting 

up the four entity model was 

‘‘a waste of money’’. 

‘‘Castalia’s modelling for 

us shows that capital 

expenditure in the sector is 

actuallyfinanceablefor the 

next 20 years, and beyond 

that withonly the most 

modest of price increases.’’ 

She saidthe local 

government sector agreed 

with the need for reform 

and C4LD supportthe 

Government’s‘‘changesto 

the broader regulatory 

regime’’. 

But not the four entity 

model, which took three 

waters infrastructure away 

from local ownership. 

C4LD deputy chairperson 

and Waimakariri Mayor 

Dan Gordon said the recent 

flooding in the Nelson and 

Marlborough demonstrated 

the need for local 

knowledge. 

‘‘At times of Civil Defence 

emergencies,having the 

abilitytoinfluence how 

staff and contractors are 

deployed to protectour 

community is crucial. 

‘‘We know we have very 

real on the ground 

experiencewith 

earthquakes,and now 

regularweather events that 

lead to flooding.’’ 

Mr Gordon said the entity 

based model would take 

away local knowledge, 

leaving communities to deal 

with ‘‘an unknown and 

distantbureaucrat’’. 

He called on the 

Government to ‘‘genuinely 

partnerwith councils and 

communities’’ to achievea 

consensus for reform. 

‘‘We believeour 

alternative modelisone 

that couldachieve 

bipartisan political 

support,’’ Mr Gordonsaid. 

‘‘This would ensure that 

any reform is enduring. And 

with reform as important as 

this is –itshould be.’’ 

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Mental resilience to the fore at breakfast 

Tradies wept and laughedinselfrecognition 

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AformerAll Black, acrisisnegotiator 

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audience plentytothink about at the 

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The event organised by Waghorn 

Buildersand supported by industryand 

Waimakariri District Council heard Zac 

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and gambling addictionsthat scuttled 

his All Blacks career and led to 

disastrous decisions in his personal 

life. 

Mr Guildford said he always loved 

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Growing up in Hawke’s Bay in a 

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It was aworld awayfrom the life of 

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stoked to haveenoughspare cash to buy 

apie. 

Mr Guildford’s All Black career was 

shortlived, ruined by poor choices,but 

it’s only recently that Guildford 

publiclyrevealedthe role that 

gambling playedinhis rocky ride. 

Beinghonest about gambling is helping 

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‘‘I didn’t want anyone to know Iwas 

that brokearse All Black,but it’s given 

me strength to stand here today and to 

be able to haveavoice.’’ 

Now,ashetries to put pieces 

Breakfast time ... Lining up for BBQ and coffee at the Mental Resilience Breakfast, organised by Waghorn Builders and industry 

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together again,MrGuildford says ‘‘the 

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Another guest speaker, Lance 

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mental health awareness, including 13 

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Mr Burdettsaid the brain is naturally 

wired to focus on negative eventsand 

thentorepeat the memory of that 

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‘‘But remember to talk too, because 

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Culture and sports in North Canterbury 

Poets song. .. Yaxin Zhang recited her 

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sister cities last Friday evening at the 

Rangiora Library. 

Strong ties. .. The Consul General of the 

Peoples Republic of China in Christchurch 

Madam He Ying, addresses the gathering to 

celebrate culture and sister cities. 

And next we have. .. Poet Ciaran Fox was 

the MC for the gathering to celebrate culture 

and sister cities last Friday evening at the 

Rangiora Library. 

Words perfect. .. Acclaimed poet Doc 

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‘Drinking With Li Bai: 100 Haiku from China 

and India’. 

Outta my way. .. University of Auckland 

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atackle by University of Otago’s Reuben 

Marell during their National Tertiary Futsal 

Championship heat match at the Mainpower 

Stadium in Rangiora. 

Slide tackle. .. University of Canterbury’s 

Mitchell Radcliffe goes flying after aslide 

tackle by Victoria University of Wellington’s 

Dan Watts during their National Tertiary 

Futsal Championship heat match at the 

Mainpower Stadium in Rangiora. 

Hundreds to choose from. .. Nate Spragg 12, of Rangiora looks for books to buy at the 

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‘‘While the initial results being seen in 

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Built on the strong foundation of John 

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In doing so, it uses an average 77% less 

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Work is continuing in theabsence of a 

Hurunui waterzone committee. 

Efforts to form aHurunuiland and 

watercommittee to replacethe Hurunui 

WaiauZone Committeehave stalled, but 

work to improve environmental outcomes 

is continuing, Hurunui District Council 

chiefexecutive Hamish Dobbiesaid. 

The council has appointed aland and 

watercoordinator, Rima Herber, who has 

been working alongside river catchment 

groups. 

The Hurunui District Landcare Group 

and the Hurunui BiodiversityGroup were 

also doing good work in thisspace, Mr 

Dobbie said. 

‘‘We would have likedtohave had a 

committee in place, but thingsare 

continuing to happen. 

‘‘Rima is out there working withgroups 

and makinggreat progress and there is a 

huge willingness from farmers to get 

together. 

‘‘Thelandcare group is coming together 

and farmers are learning fromeach other, 

whichisthe bestthing for biodiversity and 

water.’’ 

AHurunui land and water committee 

was proposed two yearsago to takeover 

the work of the zone committee. 

Areport commissioned by the zone 

committee in 2019 identified arange of 

challenges, includinghistoric tensions 

between Hurunui and Environment 

Canterbury (ECan) councillors, among 

otherissues. 

Despite this,MrDobbie said the council 

was continuing to work closely with 

ECan’s zone delivery team and Ngāi 

Tūāhuriri . 

Ms Herber has beenworking alongside 

the council’s Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs 

team,supportingyoung people into work 

helping alocal farmer with an onfarm 

biodiversity project. 

She has alsobeen supporting nativetree 

site care and plant rescue,including a 

recent working bee at AmberleyBeach. 

Pest trapping efforts to protect bird life 

at Ashworths Beach,near Leithfield,have 

also been supported by the council and 

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The councilwas also collaborating with 

ECan on anumber of projects. 

ECan zone deliverymanager Andrew 

Arps said while there weregood reasons 

for having zone committees, the Hurunui 

example showedcommunitiescould 

achieve the same outcomes on their own. 

‘‘There’s alot of good thingshappening 

and it’s not just ECan and HDC (Hurunui 

District Council)leading it. 

‘‘A lotofgood community stuff is 

happening and alot of it flies under the 

radar. 

‘‘Sometimes we can greasethosewheels 

alittleand sometimes we are best to stay 

out of the it.’’ 

Asuccessful ECanledinitiative was Me 

Uru Rākau, aregionwidebiodiversity 

regenerationand community enablement 

programme, Mr Arps said. 

The initiative had partfunded 11 

projects in the WaiauUwha River 

catchment, including six riparian planting 

sites and four projects regenerating native 

forest. 

Another saw the retirement of 138 

hectares of land, including wetlands and 

steep hill country with nativevegetation. 

All up, the projects protected more than 

200ha of nativeforestand saw the planting 

of 17,500 plants. 

Te Rūnanga oKaikōura also supported 

aweed control and plantingtraining 

programme in the catchment, whilea 

grant was receivedfrom the Queen 

Elizabeth II National Trust. 

Funding had been extendedfor the 

2023/24 financialyear. 

‘‘Nextyear we will focus on a 

consolidatedarea within the original area 

where the Mason,Leaderand Lottery 

Riversconverge with the Waiau Uwha,’’ 

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HOCKEY 

The Rangiora HurunuiHares hockey 

team ended its season withpride, but 

no silverware. 

The Hares lost 2nil to Carlton 

Redcliffs in the final of the Women's 

Mid Week Open Division 1 

competition. 

The defendingchampions were 

underdogs goinginto the match 

against aCarlton Redcliffs team that 

included three recent international 

players. 

However Goal KeeperEira 

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by the opposition andproduced 

amagnificent performance to only 

leaktwo goals from an estimated 20+ 

shots Carlton hadongoal. 

But it wasn't all oneway traffic with 

the Hare's strikers creating several 

quality chancestoscore, but were 

unable to convertany of their 

opportunities. 

In Women's MidWeekDivision3 

grade Rangiora Piwakawaka 

producedone of its best games of the 

season in drawing with Southern in 

the 5/6 playoff game. 

Overall Rangiora Hockey Club had a 

mixed winter season in the 

Canterbury HockeyCompetition. 

The club's young Women's Division 1 

team madesteady improvements 

through the season andput in some 

strongperformancestowards the end 

so will be hoping to build on that next 

year. 

Rangiora Gold waslooking goodin 

Men's Division2,but fell away at the 

business end of the competitionto 

finish third. 

It is hoped that throughsome 

Finalists ... Rangiora Hurunui Hares. 

recruitment over summer this team 

will be able to return to Division1in 

2023. 

RangioraKorimako again found 

themselvesinatoughpositionthis 

year of being toogood for Division 3, 

butnot quite up to thepace of Division 

2whenpromotedupagrade. 

Hopefully the experiencegained by 

theyoung team will give them ahead 

startinto next season. 

The club's top Mid Week Openmen's 


and women's teams performed very 

well inCanterbury's fastest growing 

competition,and it is hopedthis 

successcould attract afew more 

players to add depthtothe club in the 

mid week teamstobuild on this 

successand bolster the lower MWO 

teams too. 

In platinum grades Rangioraisstill 

working to build the skills and talent 

to crack the top grades which is 

difficult whenmany of the playersget 

called up to higher grade open teams 

at ayoungerage than other clubs that 

have greater playernumbers. 

However these teamsperformed 

very well against teamswith much 

olderplayers, with Rangiora Jets 

unlucky not to wintheir Division2 

final in apenalty shootout. 

The change of formatatKwik Sticks 

(Year7/8)grade to 7aside halfturf 

caused somegrumbles at the start of 

the2022 season, but by the endyou 

could seethe decisionbyHockey NZ 

to make the changewas well justified. 

Withfewer players on the fieldeach 

playerismore involvedand gets more 

timewith the ball, andasaresult the 

skill level in this gradeincreased 

significantly throughthe season. 

Many of these players will be 

progressingto 11asidePlatinum 

gradenextseason, so to help 

introduce themtothe expanded 

format, RangioraHockeyClubonce 

again tookpart in the SelwynNorth 

Canterbury FestivalofHockey which 

washeld on the new turf at Foster 

Park (Rolleston) last weekend. 

Rangiorahad aboys and agirls team 

in the Festival whichalso included 

teamsfrom Waikirikiri, Malvern and 

Carlton Redcliffs. Greatresults and 

improvements were alsoseen with 

Rangiora teams in the youngerKiwi 

andMini sticksgrades. 

While no scores were published this 

year we know all three of Rangiora's 

mini sticksteams were tough to beat 

andthe Rabbits were onceagain 

unstoppable in the Kiwisticks grade. 

Butall players in all thejunior teams 

stepped up to the challenge against 

some skilled opposition,playing with 

determination and good 

sportsmanship to do themselvesand 

the club proud in the 2022 season. 

Rangiora Golf Club 

NineHoleClub Championship, round 

1match play: Men: NMoffattvD 

Klopper. Winner NMoffatt;PVan 

Hout vRMcQueen.Winner R 

McQueen; DBrookvRMadden. 

Winner RMadden;CBowman vH 

Deane. WinnerCBowman; EPollockv 

RSinclair. Winner RSinclair. 

Women:CVanHout vVJohnson. 

Winner CVan Hout; CBoddy vP 

Holland.Winner PHolland; S 

Rutherford vACameron. WinnerA 

Cameron; PBenny vJMoffatt.Winner 

PBenny; DSinclair vJBrook.Winner 

DSinclair. 

Stableford:Women: EKlopper 16,R 

Moore 14. 

Men: RLuisetti 17, JWalker16. 

Lucky Card:Women: Lyn Muir,Men: 

Terry Byrne. 

Rangiora Bridge Club 

Pocock Pairs:North/South: Judith 

Calder/Sue McIlroy 1, Sue Solomons/ 

SPORTS RESULTS 

Craig Shannahan2,Heather Waldron/ 

Colleen Adam 3. East/West: Gaynor 

Hurford/Dawn Simpson1,Liz 

Partridge/Junette McIntyre 2, Tom 

Rose/Rona Maslowski 3. 

Rata Pairs: Nth/Sth: Liz Duke/David 

Rainey 1. Sue Solomons/Jan Roose 2. 

Judy Bruerton/Judy Hayton 3. E/W: 

Dave Tocker/Andrew Findlay 1.Judith 

Driver/Richard Luisetti 2.Shirley 

Symns/Gaynor Hurford 3. 

Junior Evening:Nth/Sth:Paul 

Williams/Jan Cameron 1. Annette 

Caldwell/Gail Dunlop 2. Carolyn 

Fifield/Margaret Cornwell.East/West: 

Gerard McRae/BrianPresland 1, Julie 

Tinomana/LynetteTillman2,Murray 

Davis/Sharyn Davis 3. 

Individual: N/S TomRose/Rona 

Maslowski 1, Liz Duke/Liz Partridge 2, 

Robyn Dawson/Janelle Crawley3. 

E/W:PaulineMiller/Joyce Gray1, 

Dawn Simpson/Victor Paul 2, Janet 

Apperley/Derek Wilson 3. 

Amberley Smallbore RifleClub 

DQuigley 98.7, KBrown 98.6, MBlack 

97.3,OMitchell 94.3, GHeaven 94.2,I 

Frazer 93.2, WParker 89.0. 

Sealedhandicaptotal: KBrown 

199.19, DQuigley 199.18, IFrazer 

198.18, KQuigley 198.16, OMitchell 

198.16, GHeaven 197.18, WParker 

196.18. 

Amberley Golf Club 

Mid Week Men: BMills 42, LBrown 40, 

MBruner 39,Darryl Smith 37, BGill 

37, AGenet 37. 

Nineholers: GReid19, HAstell 16,J 

Evans 16, VCrooks16. 

September3:AGenet 69,B 

Balderstone 70, Hudson Murray 70,G 

Williams71, RClifdon71, Darryl 

Smith 71, GMcGeddie 72,BMills 72. 

Women: JYates 68,JMorgan 72, S 

Pratt 72, KPercy 74, LRobertson74. 

Mid Week Men: MBruner 36,Darryl 

Smith 36, BMills 35,KRayner 34. 

Women: RLester40, JMorgan 38. 

August LGU: LRobertson 65.Longest 

Putt: CBrown. 

Nine holers: Nett: JEvans 32, J 

Bourne 35, IPettigrew 36,OPatchett 

36. 

WaimakaririGorge Women’s Golf 

Third Championship Qualifying Round: 

Senior: JPottinger 87, RLynton89. 

Intermediate: JBlatch 95, ESteele 100, K 

Battersby 105. Junior: WMehrtens109, L 

Scott 111, SGillespie 112, FNimmo 112, I 

BeetsHuchshorn 112, KBush 113, M 

Robertson117. 

9Hole: JSmith 62, HSkurr 64. 

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Confusion over opening 

hours at Hub addressed 



The proposed Rangiora Health 

Hub is back on track to offer after 

hours health care. 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan 

Gordon and council staff met 

with representatives from South 

Link Health, Te Whatu Ora 

Waitaha Canterbury (the former 

Canterbury District Health 

Board) and the Rangiora Medical 

Centre last month to address 

confusion around the consent 

process. 

‘‘We have had great 

discussions and we are all happy 

that the project is moving 

forward,’’ Mr Gordon said. 

‘‘I appreciate all the work 

Murray Tilyard from South Link 

Health and Tracey Maisey from 

Te Whatu Ora Waitaha 

Canterbury have done to 

prioritise after hours health care 

in our district and Ilook forward 

to continuing to work with them. 

‘‘We are all excited to see a 

new time frame for this project 

emerge in the coming weeks.” 

The meeting was called 

following comments at arecent 

RangioraAshley Community 

Board meeting suggesting the 

council was placing an 

‘‘operation restriction’’ in the 

resource consent for the medical 

centre to close at 10pm. 

Mr Gordon said the council was 

ready to issue the resource 

consent for the medical centre to 

operate between 8am and 10pm, 

in line with the application from 

South Link Health. 

Some flexibility has been 

written into the consent to allow 

medical staff to continue 

attending to patients after the 

doors close at 10pm. 

The operation of the medical 

centre has been subcontracted 

to the Rangiora Medical Centre. 

Mr Gordon said all the parties 

recognised the importance of 

after hours care to the 

community. 

‘‘I know that many would like to 

see this go even further and 

provide a24hour medical 

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Astrong localvoice is essential, 

says Waimakariri District 

Council actingchief executive 

Jeff Millward says. 

In his preelectionreport, Mr 

Millwardsaid it was essential 

candidates and votersdebated 

the issues ahead of the local 

government elections. 

Populationgrowth, Covid19 

recovery, rising inflation, 

central governmentreform and 

climate changeloom as 

challenges for the district, he 

said. 

‘‘Since theCanterbury 

earthquakes the district has 

experienced asignificantand 

prolonged periodofgrowthand 

change. 

‘‘With our population growth 

set to continueand reach 

almost 100,000by2050, there 

are anumber of big issues on 

the horizonthat will affect us 

all.’’ 

Covid19 uncertainty had 

caused significant disruption, 

impactedthe community and 

the business environment had 

‘‘become increasingly 

difficult’’, Mr Millwardsaid. 

ThreeWaters and Resource 

ManagementAct reform and 

the futureoflocal government 

review also meant therewas a 

need for astronglocal voice, he 

said. 

‘‘There’salot that’s still 

unknown abouthow these 

reforms will impactthe 

council, but it is likelythere 

will be an increased focuson 

community wellbeing and 

community outcomes. 

‘‘There may also be agreater 

focusonspatial planning and 

key infrastructure provisionat 

aregional level.Should this 

happen, it is importantalocal 

voiceisstill heard.’’ 

Global issues such as climate 

change, reducing carbon 

emissions, sustainabilityand 

‘‘supporting asustainablefocused 

economy’’ all required 

local solutions, Mr Millward 

said. 

‘‘Environmentalchallenges 

are taking place at the same 

time as the ongoing growthof 

the district.’’ 

To address these issues 

required ongoing collaboration 

with the GreaterChristchurch 

Partnership councils, he said. 

This included decarbonising 

the transport system, increased 

resilience to natural hazards 

and climatechange, 

acceleratingthe provision of 

affordable housingand 

improving access to 

employment, education and 

other services. 

He saidthe councils had 

undertakenclimate change 

risk assessments and joint 

spatial planning. 

The roleoflocal government 

in mitigation and adaptation 

strategieswas also being 

considered. 

The changing economic 

environmentinthe wake of 

Covid19 meant the council and 

the district were experiencing 

higherthan normal staff 

turnover,while attracting staff 

was increasingly difficult. 

‘‘Whereverthere is change 

there is alsoopportunity and 

potential,’’ Mr Millwardsaid. 

‘‘Throughout the nextthree 

years the role of acouncillor 

and community board member 

could changeinterms of how 

you advocate for the 

community and setthe 

directionfor the district’s 

development. 

‘‘There is significant work 

ahead to achieve and the 

council’s elected 

representatives will have to 

understand, relate and respond 

to anumber of challenges in 

short time frames –often in 

partnershipwith othergroups, 

areas and stakeholders.’’ 

Mr Millwardsaid the council 

was in good shape to face these 

challenges. 

service. 

‘‘It will require more 

consultation and work, but 

ultimately that is our goal.’’ 

It is hoped that construction 

work will begin on the site next 

year, with the opening now likely 

to be in 2024. 

Outside of the 8am to 10pm 

operating hours, the St John 

Paramedic service will continue 

to provide emergency medical 

care. 

People can also phone 

Healthline on 0800 611 116 for 

free health advice 24/7. 

Public interest journalism is 

funded by New Zealand on Air. 

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. 

Public Notices 

FREE CAMP SITE 

Foragileperson with 

caravanormobile 

home and alargedog, 

locatedinRangiora on 

commercialsite with 

reserve land beside. 

Please callJohn 

021733 141. 

WaimakaririGenealogy Branch 

OPEN DAY 

Sunday 18 t h September 

10am-3pm 

Brass Band Rooms 

189 Northbrook Road, Rangiora 

Members on hand to show you how to research 

and document your family history and help with 

your genealogy questions. 

On the day we have collections of Microfiches, 

Genealogy Websites, Family Trees & Videos. 

Our microfiche collections range from 

1840-1990 and includes births/deaths/ 

marriages, inwards and outwards passenger 

lists, and NZ electoral rolls, plus many, many 

more resources to lookup. 

Refreshments available. 

Plus, Raffles! 

Further Details: 

Email: 

waimakaririgenealogybranch 

@gmail.com 

Website: 

https://waimakaririgenealogy.org/ 

Raffle Results 

RANGIORA Lions Lioness 

Club raffle results. First 

Marian #618. Second 

Janette #528. Third Angie 

#414. Thank you for your 

support. 


WOODEND Spring 

Flower Show, Saturday 1st 

October 2022, 1-4pm, 

Woodend Community 

Centre, School Road. See 

gorgeous Spring flowers, 

Photography, Crafts, Floral 

Art and lots more. Enjoy a 

Devonshire tea, browse 

plant and craft stalls, buy 

Daffodils for next season. 

Entries welcome and are 

free, schedules are available 

at Paws Vet Woodend, 

Veg NOut and libraries in 

Kaiapoi and Rangiora also 

online and Facebook. 

Come and enjoy a lovely 

day, admission $2 per 

adult, children are free. 

Phone Pam (03) 313 8120 

or 021 170 9895, 

pamjcleeve@gmail.com. 


Thank You 

The family of Alma Jean Lynskey (nee Lang) of 

Saltwater Creek, would like to thank all those who 

attended the funeral, sent cards, flowers or made 

donationstoTheBreastCancer Foundation,following 

Alma’s passing. 

Your support was very much appreciated and agreat 

comforttoall of thefamily. 

CHILDREN’S craft afternoon, 

28th September 

2022, 3.30-5.30pm, at the 

Woodend Community 

Centre. Decorated biscuits, 

Paper Cup Flowers, 

Snowmen On Sticks, and 

material coliage on A4 

board or cardboard. Children 

can enter their craft 

into the Woodend Spring 

Flower show being held on 

the Saturday. There is an 

entry fee of $2 per child. 

Bookings are essential. 

Register now by ringing 

Val Cotton (03) 313 8410 

or email 

valclivecotton@gmail.com 

BOOK FAIR Friday 23rd 

and Saturday 24th September, 

2022 at St Bart’s 

Church Hall, 23 Cass St, 

Kaiapoi 9am to 6pm Friday 

and 9am to 2pm Saturday, 

eftpos available, books $2 

each or 6books for $10, tea 

and coffee available, masks 

to be worn, donations of 

good quality books, DVDs, 

jig saws are most welcome, 

please no tapes or CDs, 

donated goods can be left at 

the Church Hall. Please 

contact Mary 327 8457 or 

Ray 327 6404. This is an 

Anglican Parish of Kaiapoi 

Fundraiser towards the 

work of the parish. 

Rotary ClubofRangiora 

Charitable Trust 

ALEX MURRAY 

EDUCATION AWARD 2022 

The Rotary Club of Rangiora awards agrant each 

year inmemory of aformer member, Alex Murray, 

to assist ayoung person about toleave school to 

undertake further training at an education centre, 

polytechnic or university. 

The grant, to a value of $5000, will be awarded 

to ayoung person living ineither the Waimakariri 

or Hurunui Districts. The grant is to assist with 

course costs and/or study materials (excluding 

accommodation costs) over the first two years of 

tertiarystudy. 

We are calling for applications for this grant for study 

to becommenced in 2023. 

The application form may beobtained by emailing 

awmissen@xtra.co.nz. 

Applications will close onFriday 23 rd September 

2022. 

2505616 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLYOF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

Boats and Hoes Ltd 

has made application 

to the District Licensing 

Committee at Rangiora for 

the renewal of aOn-Licence 

in respect of the premises 

situated at 83 Victoria 

Street, Rangiora known as 

Joe’s Garage Rangiora. 

The general nature of the 

business conducted (or to 

be conducted) under the 

licence is Restaurant. 

The days on which and the 

hours during which alcohol 

is (or is intended to be) 

sold under the licence are 

Sunday – Thursday 8am 

–11pm, Friday –Saturday 

8am –1am (the following 

day). 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee at 

215 High Street, Rangiora. 

Any person who is entitled 

to object and who wishes 

to object to the issue of 

the licence may, not later 

than 15 working days after 

the date of the publication 

of this notice, file anotice 

in writing ofthe objection 

with the Secretary of 

the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee at 

Private Bag 1005, Rangiora 

or email to records@wmk. 

govt.nz. 

No objection to the renewal 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than amatter specified is 

section 131 of the Sale and 

Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. 

This is the second 

publication of this notice. 

This notice was first 

published on 1st September 

2022. 

Enrolment Scheme 2022 

Amberley School -Broomfield School- 

Leithfield School -OmihiSchool 

TheBoards of Trustees fromAmberley,Broomfield, Leithfield and Omihi Schools 

wouldliketo notify parents whowish to enroltheir children at theaboveschools 

for 2023. Enrolment at these schools is governed byanenrolment scheme, the 

details of whichare availablefromthe respective schooloffices. 

Applications forout-of-zoneplaces arenow beinginvited. 

TheBoardofTrustees at Amberley School hasdeterminedthatthere are up to 

6placesatthe school forout of zone studentsin2023. 

TheBoardofTrusteesatBroomfieldSchool hasdeterminedthat there areupto 

5placesacross alllevels forout of zonestudents in 2023. 

The Board of Trustees at Leithfield School has determined that there are up to 

7places at the New Entrant level, and 6places across year levels 2-8 for out of 

zone students in 2023. 

The Board ofTrustees at Omihi School has determined that there are up to 8 

placesacrossall levels forout of zone students in 2023. 

The exact numberofplaceswill depend on thenumber of applications received 

from students who live within the school’s home zone. Parents of students who 

live within the home zone should also apply by this date to assist the schools to 

plan appropriately for the remainder ofthe year. Students who live inthe home 

zone are entitledtoenrol at the school. 

Thedeadline for receiptofapplications forout of zone places is 3pmFriday23rd 

September 2022. Ifaballot for out of zone places is required, it will be held on 

Monday26thSeptember2022. Parents willbeinformed ofthe outcome by 30th 

September 2022. 

Applications from out of zone students will beprocessed in the following order 

of priority: First priority will begiven to students who have been accepted for 

enrolment in an approved special programme. (This priority category isnot 

applicable atlisted schools.) 

Secondpriority willbegiven to applicants whoare siblings of current students. 

Thirdpriority willbegiventoapplicants whoare siblings of formerstudents. 

Fourthpriority will begiventoapplicants who are childrenofformerstudents 

Fifth priority willbegiventoapplicants who are childrenofboard employees. 

Sixthpriority will be given to allother applicants. 

For further information, including application forms, please contact the relevant 

school office. 

BoardofTrustees 

AmberleySchool,Broomfield School, Leithfield School andOmihiSchool 

2509270v2 

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CLASSIFIED 


Situations Vacant 

41 

North Canterbury Primary Schools 

Enrolment Applications for 2023 

Pre-enrolment and Balloting Procedures for students living outside of aschool zone 

The Boards of Trustees of Loburn te Kura Aromauka, Fernside, TeMatauru, Ohoka, 

Tihiraki North Loburn, Ashgrove, Ashley Rakahuri, Swannanoa, Southbrook, Cust, 

Sefton, West Eyreton and Rangiora Borough schools invite applications from parents 

who wish to enrol their children at the below schools for 2023. Enrolment at these 

schools is governed by an enrolment scheme, the details ofwhich are available from 

the respective school offices. 

Applications for out of zone placesare now being invited. 

Loburn School te Kura Aromauka Up to 10 places from NE to Year 8 

Fernside School 

12 placesatthe NE level 

Te Matauru Primary 

not currently accepting out of zoneenrolments 

OhokaSchool 


Tihiraki North Loburn Up to 6placesfrom NE to Year 6 

Ashgrove School Upto15places from NE to Year 2 

Swannanoa School 


SouthbrookSchool 10 placesfromNEtoYear 2 

Ashley RakahuriSchool Upto5places from NE to Year 3 

Cust School 

Up to 10 places at the NE level 

Rangiora Borough School Up to 12 places at the NE to Year 3 

SeftonSchool 3placesfor Years 1toYear 4 

West EyretonSchool 6placesfor Years 1toYear 3 

The deadline for receipt of applications for out of zone places is3pm Tuesday 28 

September 2022. Ifaballot for out of zone places is required, it will be held on 

Thursday 30 September 2021. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot 

within three school days of the ballot being held. If you live in the school zone of one 

of these schools and have not yet signalled your intention to enrol your child nextyear, 

pleasecontact theschool immediately to assist them to plan appropriately. 

Applicationsfrom out of zone students will be processed in the following orderofpriority: 

Firstpriority will be given to students who have been accepted for enrolment in 

an approved special programme. (This priority category is not applicable at listed 

schools.) 

Second priority will be giventoapplicants who are siblings of currentstudents. 

Thirdpriority will be giventoapplicants who are siblingsofformer students. 

Fourth priority will be given to applicants who are children of former students 

Fifth priority will be given to applicants who are children of board employees. 

Sixthpriority will be given to all other applicants. 

The family of formerNZFirstListMP 

Richard Prosser,wishtoadvisethere will be a 

funeral/memorialfor Richardat 

Rossburn Chapel, SparkLaneRangiora 

on September 11th at 11am. 

Richardhad been living theUKfor threeyears,prior 

to this he wasresidentinNorth Canterburyfor many 

years,includingthe six yearsherepresented thearea 

as aNZFirst MP. 

We welcomeanyonewho knew Richardor 

followed hisworktojoinusinhonouring hislife. 

Refreshments will follow theservice, an RSVP 

to thebelow emailisappreciatedsowemay plan 

appropriately. 

The ProsserFamily 

family@belgrove.co.nz. Phone 0273797254 

KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS 

“The Key ofKnowledge ..” 

(Luke 11:52) 

“KINGDOM OFGOD” 

At the time ofthe Lord Jesus’ birth faithful people were waiting for 

the One who would establish the Kingdom ofGOD in Jerusalem. 

Luke 2:25, 36–38,“Now there was aman in Jerusalem called 

Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the 

consolation of Israel.” 

“There was also aprophetess Anna……, she gave thanks to GOD 

and spoke about the Child toall who were looking forward tothe 

redemption of Jerusalem”. 

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ONECOMMUNITY TRUSTEE 

FORTHE KATEVALLEY LANDFILL COMMUNITY TRUST 

The Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust is seeking nominations for one 

community trusteefrom the Waipara Community Area. 

The principaltask of thischaritable Trust is to distribute funds provided by 

Transwaste Canterbury for purposes that are beneficial to people whose 

principal place of residence is within the contributing area to the Waipara 

School (the Community Area). This includes funding community activities 

or facilitiesinany location that are capableofconferring such benefit. 

In the eventofmorethan one nomination beingreceived, apublicmeeting 

will be held in the Waipara Memorial HallonMonday,14November 2022. 

Voting will be open from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Avote will take place toelect 

one trustee who will be appointed for aterm of three years. It will be a 

requirement of those wishing to vote tobepresent onthe night ofthis 

election meeting and to sign aregister stating their name and address in 

order that eligibilitytovote can be assessed. No proxy/absentee voteswill 

be accepted. The existing trustee whoseterm is expiringisnot precluded 

from offering themselves for re-election. 

TheKateValley Landfill Community Trust is made up of three Community 

trustees, one Amberley trustee and two Settlor’strustees. 

Who CanBeNominated? 

Any person over the age of 18 whose principalplace of residence is within 

the Waipara CommunityArea identified on the plan in the Trust Deed. 

Who Can Make aNomination? 

Any person over the age of18whose principal place of residence is 

withinthe Community Area and whose nameand addressappears on the 

applicable current electoralroll. 

How CanaNomination Be Made? 

Writtennoticeinthe form of aletterofnominationisrequired. This must: 

•Containthe fullname and residential addressofthe person making the 

nomination, and that person’s dateofbirth and signature. 

•Containasigned statement of willingness to serve as atrustee from 

the personnominated,togetherwith his/herfull name,date of birth and 

residentialaddress. 

•Becomplete in all respectsand be receivedbyThe Secretary, 

Secretary@KVLCT@gmail.com, on or beforeclosing dateofFriday, 21 

October 2022. 

More Information 

Enquiriescan be directed to SecretaryKVLCT@gmail.com 

Official complaints must be made to the Secretary no later than 5days 

afterthe electionresultsannounced. 

Acopy of theKate Valley Landfill Community Trust Deedcan be requested 

by phoning 0800TRANSWASTE(872 679). 

2512302 






2510982 

PROJECT MANAGER/ 

BUSINESS ANALYST 

About the role |MōTeTūranga 

Due to the newly formingThree Waters legislation,weare 

looking for you to lead the transitionfrom the current system 

to the new Water ServiceEntity.You will be working closely 

with Council’s Three Waters team toensure everyone is 

informed of the progress and decisions and liaise withthe 

National TransitUnit(NTU)toensurethe Hurunui District’s 

services aretransitioned successfully. 

As part ofthis role, you will establish adelivery plan and 

collate the requisite datafor the transition. Youwillanalyse 

otheroperational processesand providerecommendations 

forimprovements. 

This is afixed-termrole untilDecember 2024and is based 

in our Amberley Office, 40 minutes north of Christchurch. 

About you|Mōu 

We are looking for someone who can build quality 

relationships and put things into positive perspective to 

enable collaboration duringthischallengingtime. 

• Experience as Project Manager, maybe inachanging 

environment. 

• Analytical and data mining skills that support you in 

creating reports andassess possiblerisks. 

• Process design experience. 

• Transition/Change planning experience. 

We offer |Tāmātoumahi 

We offer asupportive environment and provide flexible 

work arrangements toaccommodate for your lifestyle. A 

welcomingand friendly workplace where we respecteach 

other and arecommittedtomake thisDistrict even better. 

Free parking, option to work from home and flexi desk 

arrangements. 

For more information, read the position description or 

contact Caroline Rouxel, at caroline.rouxel@hurunui.govt. 

nz or phone on 027808 9165. 

To apply forthis job,goto: https://hdcjobs.co.nz/Vacancies 

&enter ref code:6080006. 

Applications close 25 September2022. 

2512371 

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Registered Charity Number: CC10710 

PROPOSED TEMPORARY 

ROAD CLOSURE 

SILVER HOPE RALLY 

The Hurunui District Councilhas received an 

application from 

Club Targa Inc. 

Requesting the temporaryclosure of the 

following roads 

Sunday 20 November 2022 

Time 

Happy Valley Rd -28.56kms 08:00-12:30 

Sinclair Rd -4.40kms 09:30-14:00 

WaiauWest Rd -24.03kms 09:45-14:15 

KaiwaraRdEast -16.71kms 10:25-14:55 

Heathstock Rd -25.02kms 12:35-17:05 

OnepungaRd-6.03kms 13:35-18:05 

Marshmans Rd -5.14kms 14:05 -18:35 

Any objections tothe proposed closure will need to be 

lodged with Council by 12 noonThursday 15 September 

2022 

email:info@hurunui.govt.nz 

post: Hurunui District Council, PO Box 13, Amberley 7441 

Council will consider thisapplicationonThursday 29 

September 2022 

This closure is proposed under paragraph 11(e) of the 

Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974. The 

proposed closure willapply to all vehicular traffic withthe 

exceptionofemergency services vehicles. 

2512392 

Retail Sales 

Full Time, Fixed Term 

We Need You! 

McAlpinesMitre 10 MEGA are seeking applications 

from outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic people to 

join our Retail team,onaFixed Term. 

• Weekend workrequired, up to 40 hours 

• Working inside and outside 

• Must be physically fit and strong 

• Required to climb ladders and use lifting 

equipment 

• Work as partofateam 

• Beabletothink proactively 

• Work hard and smart 

• Customer focused 

• Familiarity in either DIY or Customer Service 

preferred. 

McAlpines have an active drug &alcohol policy 

in place, apre-employment drug test and medical 

will be required. 

Applicants must be aNew Zealand resident or hold 

avalid New Zealand visa. 

If you would like to be partofagreatteam, be valued 

and make adifference, then written applications 

including your CV should be forwardedto 

Retail Assistant, McAlpines Mitre 10 MEGA, 

Private Bag 1003, Rangiora 7440 

or email: applications@mcalpines.co.nz 

2507182 

Garden Centre 

Team Member 

We require an experienced Garden Centre Team 

Member for our busy Rangiora Garden Centre. The 

Garden Centre is growing and thriving and as such 

we are expanding the team. 

Youwill have: 

• Apositive customer focused attitude 

• Previous garden centre experience is preferred 

but not essential 

• Product knowledge related to garden plants, 

garden media, and garden hardware products 

• Aflare for creative merchandising 

• Acan do attitude 

• The ability to think smart 

• Towork in and as partofateam 

This is afull time position and the days of work will 

include aweekend day. 

McAlpines have an active drug and alcohol policy 

in place, apre-employment drug test and medical 

will be required. 

Applicants must be aNew Zealand resident or hold 

avalid New Zealand visa. 

If you would like to be partofagreatteam, be valued 

and make adifference, then written applications 

including your CV should be forwarded to: 

Garden Centre Team Member Position, McAlpines 

Mitre 10 MEGA, Private Bag 1003, Rangiora 7440 

or email applications@mcalpines.co.nz 

2507183

What’s happening in your 

community… 

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

Checking we’re Getting itRight with 

Rubbish and Organics 

It’s time tocheck how we’re disposing of waste in 

our rubbish and organics. 

Starting this week the Council has acompany 

called Waste Not Consulting carrying out an 

audit of rubbish and organic waste from around 

the District. 

Kitty Waghorn, Council’s Solid Waste Manager 

says, “These waste audits are undertaken regularly, 

and this year we’re looking at both kerbside 

rubbish and organics to determine whether there 

have been any changes in the make-up since 

Council’s introduction of the organics and rubbish 

bin collection service in 2019.” 

The team will empty randomly selected rubbish 

bags and bins and organics bins into individual bags 

and then bring them back to Southbrook Resource 

Recovery Park to sort through. They are looking to 

gather apicture of what people put in their rubbish 

bags and bins, and in their organics bins. 

If you visit the Southbrook Resource Recovery 

Park you will also see Waste Not Consulting staff 

watching the pit, and using the recycle shed sorting 

what comes in from the rubbish trucks. They need 

the space to check the bin contents –truck loads 

of kerbside recycling will be placed into the pit to 

be packed into in aseparate pod and of course, will 

still be recycled. 

Waste Not Consulting has carried out these 

audits in previous years, Covid-19 has delayed 

doing this kerbside audit till now. 

Dream Playground to Become aReality for 

Townsend Fields Community 

Aflying fox, cycle track and picnic area were on 

the wish list atTe Matauru School when Council’s 

Parks and Recreation team visited last November 

to get their thoughts on anew play space for 

Townsend Road Reserve. 

The students’ ideas were incorporated into 

adra plan, which residents had the chance 

to provide feedback on before the final was 

approved bythe Rangiora-Ashley Community 

Board last month. 

Landscape Architect Tori Stableford says 

students had astrong interest in nature play, 

which also meets the rural and ecological design 

objectives ofthe Townsend Fields Subdivision. 

“The reserve will be aunique play space for 

children to learn, grow and connect. It will also 

provide afun community space for people ofall 

ages and abilities,” says Tori. 

Now that the master plan has been approved 

by the Board, staff are beginning the process of 

ordering play equipment and engaging contractors. 

Work is expected to begin on site early 2023 with 

completion expected in autumn. This will be partly 

determined by the longer than normal lead times 

for items such as the play equipment. 

“We’re really looking forward to inviting our 

friends atTeMatauru School and the wider 

community to the grand opening to celebrate 

once the playground is complete,” says Tori. 

The Reserve islocated in Townsend Fields, anew 

subdivision in West Rangiora. 

Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake 

Samples of Pegasus Lake water have tested 

showing cyanobacteria biovolumes. Signage isin 

place around the lake warning people of the risk. 

Although ahealth warning hasn’t been issued 

at this time, asitisoutside of the recreational 

season, westill recommend people and their 

dogs avoid contact with the water and toxic 

algal bloom. 

Environment Canterbury is monitoring the site, 

with Canterbury District Health Board being 

responsible for issuing health warnings. The 

public will be advised of any changes in water 

quality via our website and Facebook. 

Have you signed up for 

the Waimakariri District 

Council Newsletter? 

To join visit: 

waimakariri.govt.nz/subscribe 

IS YOUR 

ORGANISATION 

ON TRACK? 

Learn the basics of bookkeeping, budgeting and 

safeguards for moneyand assets for your not-for 

 

— 

 

Wednesday 14 September 

6.30 –8.30pm 

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre 

Formoredetailsvisit waimakariri.govt.nz/ontrack 

or contact Wendy Howe 021 432 028 

Registrationessential 

Public Health Notice 

Please Flush Your Taps 

Some plumbing fittings may allow 

tiny traces of metals to build up in 

water that has been standing in the 

fittings for several hours. 

Although the health risk is small, the Ministry 

of Health recommends you flush acouple of 

cups of water from your drinking-water tap 

each morning before drinking, or aer long 

absences from your property. 

This simple precaution is recommended for 

all public and private water supplies for all 

households in New Zealand. 

Formore informationcontact the Waimakariri 

District Councilon0800 965 468. 

Signup for 

Cleanup 

week… 

17 –23September 2022. 

Organise and register a 

crew to clean up your own 

little patch of the world 

at knzb.org.nz with 

Keep NZ Beautiful. 

Email your details 

&registration to 

solid.waste@wmk.govt.nz 

before the event and 

our team will help 

you dispose of the 

litter you collect. 

— 

Find out more 

collection tips at 

rethinkrubbish.co.nz 

rethinkrubbish.co.nz

Give usyour 

feedback 

CLASSIFIED 


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 

your work from home, allowing the opportunity to continue or apply 

for w 

Theposition may include managing ateam of deliv This role could 

suit an at home parent, retiree or someone returning tothe workforc 

Youwill need asuitable van, mobile phone, computer with internet 

access and be able to provide short-term undercover stor 

Interested? Contact: 

mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz 

Interested? Contact: 

Phone mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz 

Mark 029 983 2293 

Call us for all your transportneeds 

43 

CelebrateTeWiki 

 

withWaimakariri Libraries 

– 

12 –18September2022 

Visit anyWaimakariri Libraryduring 

Te Wiki oteReo Māoriand enjoyTeReo 

Māori withone of our manyactivities! 

StoryWalk® 

Join us for aStoryWalk ® at at the Honda Forest 

(Te Korotuaheka) Kaiapoi off Cass St on Saturday 

17 September at 11am. 

Pre-school sessions 

Join us throughout Te wiki oteReo Māori for 

waiata, rhymes, and puppets that celebrate 

Te Reo Māori, featuring special guests! 

RangioraLibrary 

BabyTimes •Rāhina /Monday •10.30am 

Storytimes •Rātū /Tuesday •10am 

Storytimes •Rāpare /Thursday • 10am 

Kaiapoi 

ToddlerTimes •Rāapa /Wednesday •10.30am 

Oxford 

ToddlerTimes •Rātū /Tuesday •10.30am 

Storytimes •Rāmere /Friday •10am 

Babytimes •Rāpare /Friday • 10am 

Kupu otera-Wordofthe day 

Give the day’s kupu agoinany Library and 

receive asmall treat. Karawhiua! Go for it! 

What is your favourite kupu? Aroha? Kete? Kia? 

Write itonour whiteboard daily. How many do 

you know? 

Likecrosswords? 

Come into Waimakariri Libraries and see if you 

can complete ours! Search around the whare 

pukapuka/library for the hidden kupu and go into 

the draw for rawa prizes. 

Have youseenour new 

Akocollection? 

Featuring dual language and language learning 

materials and some brand new resource packs for 

adults and whānau to check out and do at home. 

Findout more 

waimakaririlibraries.com 

CLASS 5DRIVER 

TransportRangiora is amedium size Transport&Logistics Company based in Rangiora servicing arange 

of clients, from Logging, Bulk Cartage and Freight. We are aprogressive company with agreat team of 

friendly drivers and astrong Health and Safety ethic. 

We are looking for motivated Class 5 truck driver with, general all-round experience and or logging 

experience. Occasional weekends, shiftwork and long distance work. 

Must be able to pass amedical and drug test, have apositive attitude and take pride in your appearance, 

your work, and your truck. Our expectation is you will have agood safety record. 

Competitive pay rates to match your experience 

Ring the office on 03 313 6026, or email your CV through to admin@transportrangiora.co.nz 

DeliverersWanted! 

Need some extracash?? 

Whynot get fit earningit! 

Be part of adynamic team from areputable and 

well-respectedcompanyand deliver advertising 

material and newspapers to local homes. 

Interested? 

We requirehonest,reliable people, 

aged 11 or over,inyour area NOW! 

Forfurther details contact: 

Mark Kelly at Mainland Distribution 

mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz 

Please include your 

name, address and 

contact details 

2509309 


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buying, 

selling, 

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Phone 0800 023 929 

84 Carters Road, Amberley 

www.amberleyhotel.co.nz 

Senior Chef Roles 

•Full time Permanent Roles 

•Minimum 1years’ experience 

•Immediate start 

•Competitive Salary 

Benefits: 

•Accommodation is available on awhen 

needed basis 

•Free staff meals 

•Petrol reimbursement 

Contact James McPherson 

0800 023 929 or 

generalmanager@amberleyhotel.co.nz 

Assistant Site Manager 

We are seeking an Assistant Site Manager to work part 

time at our busy self-storage business in Rangiora. 

We are looking for an energetic and outgoing person, who 

clearly cares for client needs, has experience with basic 

office tasks, and has excellent client communication skills. 

This role will involve 

• Providing welcoming, friendly and exceptional 

customer service 

• Managing phone and email enquiries 

• Assisting in the administration and booking of units 

• Maintaining aclean andorganised workspace 

• Providing administrative and social media support 

for management staff. 

• Assisting with on-site supporttasks where needed 

To be successful in your application you will have very 

good relationship building skills, be well organised, 

punctual, reliable and contribute positively to our customer 

service team. Youwill also need to be computer literate, 

flexible with your time, enthusiastic and willing to learn. 

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered 

for this position, please send your CV and cover letter in 

confidence to info@lockboxstorage.co.nz 

This is a permanent part time role of 10 hours per 

fortnight, every2nd weekend and following Monday.Must 

also be available to cover leave and sickness. 

Applications close 5pm Monday 12 th September 2022. 

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Home Services 

FALCONS & 

COMMODORES 

WANTED 

Suitable for 

dismantling or repairs 

Ph 313 7216 

2412522 

Pets 

CARPET &UPHOLSTERY BICHON HOMESTAY 

CLEANING Commercial & for smaller dogs. We look 

Residential. Servicing after your dog in our home. 

North Canterbury. Ph Dave 

at Christchurch Carpet 

"No kennels". Phone today 

Cleaning 021-638-637 03 314 6110. 

To Let 

HOMESITTERS req’d. 

Lovely homes and pets. 

Town & country, month 

sits avail. Phone Lisa on 

021 547 262 or visit 

townandcountryhomesit.co.nz 

KAIAPOI room available, 

share facilities, share 

garage, rent open to negotiation, 

100m to bus stop, 

not suitable for school 

leaver. Phone 021 669 066. 

LARGE 3bdrm house, 

dble glazed, dble garaging 

internal access, located in 

West Belt, Rangiora on 

fully fenced, private section, 

available long term 

rental (no dogs) from 

November, $490pw. Call 

027 227 2201. 

THREE BEDROOM 

house to rent in Waikari 

township. Please phone 021 

0279 4937. 

Wanted To Rent 

RANGIORA AREA, two 

bedrooms, separate shower, 

long term, must be cat 

friendly, keen gardeners, 

stand alone preferred. 

Phone 027 279 281. 

RETIRED gentle bloke 

requires single bedroom, 

self contained dwelling in a 

very quiet country location 

in North Canterbury, upto 

and within 20 minutes from 

Christchurch, good references. 

Phone 027 271 3222. 

Grazing 

GOOD grazing in Amberley 

area, for up to 50 

Yearling cattle, must be 

quiet, yards on site. Phone 

Ross 027 231 4853. 

Livestock 

HOME KILL 

MEAT PROCESSING 

MEAT2U.NZ 

313 0022 

2466978 

For Hire 

PORTABLE CATTLE 

yards &loading ramp for 

hire. Phone 027 540 0027. 

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. 

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. 

Motorcycles 

MOTORCYCLE wof, 

service &repairs at South 

Pacific Motorcycle 

Services, Mandeville. 

Please phone 03 312 0066 

office@motorbiketours.co.nz. 

Wanted To Buy 

$$$ 

Amalgamated Scrap Metal 

Ltd. Specialists in farm 

machineryand farm clean 

ups, old vehicles etc. 

100% locally owned. 

Ph 0800 030 712 or 

027 695 0480. 

2312759 

Gardening 

LAWN MAINTENANCE, 

mowing, weed spraying, 

fertilizing. Please phone 

027 632 7216. 

ABEL &Prestige Chimney 

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned 

& operated. Covering all 

areas from Waimak to Hanmer. 

Professional, guaranteed, 

service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

0800 661 244. 

ALL TREE SERVICES, 

arbour work, pruning, tree 

removal. Affordable & 

friendly service. Telephone 

021 111 4322. 

ARBORIST qualified. 

Copper Beech Tree 

Services. Tree removal, 

pruning, height reduction, 

hedge trimming, shaping, 

tree planting, firewood. 

Free quotes. Contact Angus 

Edwards 027 259 6741 

copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com 

BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

Tree felling, topping, 

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish 

removed, stump grinding, 

branch chipping. 

Affordable rates. Phone 03 

327 5505 or 021 124 4894. 

Trade &Services 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

block 

For Sale 

• DOG FOOD 

• BIRD FEEDERS 

HALF PRICE 

MEAT2U.NZ 

313 0022 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468 

2490219 

Gardening 

A+ GARDEN hedges cut 

to perfection. Tree &arbor 

work. For a quote, phone 

021 111 4322. 

CHIMNEY SWEEPS. 

Time to service your fire. 

Accumulation of soot seriously 

affects performance. 

Latest rotary brush technology. 

Free moisture check 

on wood. Safety inspection. 

All work insured and guaranteed. 

From $80 single 

story. 0800 SWEEPME or 

www.sweepnz.co.nz. 

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. 

EXPERIENCED Painter 

&Interior Plasterer available 

for small jobs. Please 

call Reg 022 189 8294. 

Trade&Services 

Log Fires 

Pellet Fires 

Heat Pumps 

Sales 

Service 

Installations 

Free Quotes 

03 343 1651 

472 Blenheim Rd 

www.heatstore.co.nz 

HOMEKILL & Wild 

Game meat processing. Ph 

313 0022. www.meat2u.nz. 

KITCHEN, bathroom, 

renovations, decking, 

pergolas, fencing. Honest 

reliable licenced builders. 

Ph Don 027 727 9162. 

METAL WORX. Flashing, 

Sheetmetal Fabrication, 

Wrought Iron, 

Welding, Custom Trailers, 

General Metalwork. No job 

too big or too small. Ph 021 

265 5428 or 03 314 6908. 

Find us on facebook/ 

Glenmark Metal Worx. 

glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com. 

PAINT & wallpaper 

services. Wayne Bryant, 

exterior, interior. Qualified 

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

PAINTER CM Decorating 

all types of painting, 

interior, exterior, roof 

spraying, water blasting. 

Phone Corey 022 169 7614. 

PAINTER & Decorator. 

25 + years experience. 

Interior /exterior, roofs & 

waterblasting. For a free 

quote, please ph Steve 03 

314 4620 or 027 477 1930. 

PAINTER. Qualified local 

professional, Int / Ext, 

roofs, wallpaper. Call or 

text Corban 027 846 5035. 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 40 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

SHEARER. Hap’s Farm & 

Lifestyle Services. Shearing, 

crutching, drenching, 

tailing, feet trimming & 

health check. Phone 

021-267-4025. 

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Trade&Services 

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. 

SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

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 

CRAIGS Trees 

(03) 327-4190 

TREE REMOVALS 

THINNING &PRUNING 

STUMPGRINDING 

FELLING &TOPPING 

FULLYINSURED 

QUALIFIED ARBORIST 

Free Quotes 

027 2299 454 

craigstrees@xtra.co.nz 

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 

Plastering &Painting 

Services 

Locals with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

2502479 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

2362002 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

027 216 0000 

Guide 

2225862 

2434390 

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 

2227889v2 

2475070v2 

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 

Chiropractic Care 

Computer Repairs 

Construction &Concrete 

Contractor 

Dr.YvonneShaw Chiropractor(B.Chiro) 

(03) 975 5135 

18 BlakeSt, Rangiora 

info@symmetrychiropractic.nz 

ncnSymC1006 

Bruce Evans 

131 Ohoka Road 

Kaiapoi 

03 327 3111 

021 293 6331 

compucare@xtra.co.nz 

www.compucare.co.nz 

Computer Repairs &upgrades 

Prompt professional services 

2276525v2 

Virus &malware removal 

New &UsedPC’s4Sale 

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 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

2273277 

SPECIALISING IN •Driveways 

•Earthworks •Excavation 

•Subdivisions •Horse Arenas 

Ronnie 027 434 4271 |Ryan 027 323 4000 

2502828 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Ear Health 

Electrician 

Glass 

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 

• Ear Health checks. 

• Wax removal using Microsuction 

• Removal of foreign bodies 

• Basic hearing aid care 

• 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 

p 03 313 7144 | m 027 432 1534 

e info@rgrantelectrcial.com 

• New Houses • Heatpumps • Alterations 

• TV &Data • Security &Alarms • Lighting 

• Residential &Commercial Maintenance 

• Test &Tagging • Audio &Home Theatre 

• Inspections &much more 

www.rgrantelectrical.co.nz 

2502205 

AMPLIFY YOUR BUSINESS 

AND BE THE NAME THEY 

REMEMBER FIRST 

Advertise your trade or service in our 

Trusted Trades &Professional Services 

Phone Amanda today and get your 

business noticed 03 313 2840 or email 

amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz 

We Install 

Pet Doors 

According 

To Your 

Pet’s Needs 

Pet doors installed 

from only $175 

NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP 

North Canterbury Glass 

10 Albert Street, Rangiora 

03 313 5335 

www.northcanterburyglass.co.nz 

2497591 

Engineering 

Landscaping 

Lawn Care 

Mobile Welding /Fabrication 

2269236 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

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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Love your lawn? Youwill! 

Lawn mowing -complete lawn care 

Cost effective lawn care; fine home and business 

lawns; sports turf. Mowing (reel and rotary), 

edging, fertilising, weed elimination, soil 

improvement, de-thatching, core aeration. 

Ph or email David now to secure your spot 

for the coming season 021 0241 7759 

Edavidwhiteturfcare@gmail.com 

2500209v2 

2495004 

YOU 

COULD 

BE 

HERE 

Advertise 

your business 

in our Trades 

and Services 

Phone 

Amanda Keys 

on 

03 313 2840 

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 

Pool Care 

PREPARE FORSWIM SEASON 

Year-roundPoolwerxChristchurch areheretoassistyou with: 

•Regular, casual or on-demandpool and spa valet servicing 

•Heating optionsincluding thermalcovers and heatpumps 

•Pool and spa chemicals and equipment 

•Green Pool clean-ups 

•Water tests 

•Roboticcleanersales and servicing 

2498051v2 

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 

2481421 

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 

2489072 

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

COMMUNITY 

BUILDING 

OF THE YEAR 

2021 

LOCAL 

MARKETING 

EXCELLENCE 

2021 

FRANCHISEE 

OF THE YEAR 

2021 

COME IN AND 

SEE OURWINNING 

TEAM TODAY! 

Popdownand visit our 2021 Franchiseof 

theYearwinnersJamie &Ellen Petersen today! 

127MainNorth Road, Woodend. 

P (03) 3100247 E northcanterbury@totalspan.co.nz 

TRUST YOUR LOCAL EXPERTS 

0800 TOTALSPAN (0800 868257) 

www.totalspan.co.nz

MEDICINE &SURGERY 

Along with our Specialist Equine Surgeon operating from 

our purpose built equine surgical facility and hospital, 

we have the diagnostic tools and on-site lab, giving 

clients timely results and diagnostics. 

AVAILABLE 

SOON: 

The South Island’s 

FIRST CT Scanner 

able to 

accommodate 

horses! 

SPORT HORSES, 

RACING STABLES 

&PET HORSES 

We offer awide range of services at our Equine Centre, 

or in your paddock or stables, to ensure optimal 

performance in your sport horses and racing horses. 

ACUPUNCTURE 

Our qualified acupuncturist uses acupuncture 

by applying scientific principles, prioritizing 

safety and tailoring treatment for conditions. 

STUD SERVICES 

Our experienced vets provide breeders with 

acomprehensive package to ensure your mare 

has every chance of asuccessful, stress-free 

pregnancy and ahealthy new born foal. 

Scan to watch a 

video/takeatourof 

our equine facility 




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than 50 years 


EMERGENCY 

VET HOSPITAL 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

www.emergencyvethospital.co.nz 

Emergency Vet Hospital 

 

 

We have acosy, safe and secure 

place foryour little one to stay! 

138 Main North Road, Woodend 

Phone: 03 312 8387 • Inspection Welcome • www.woodendcattery.co.nz

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