North Canterbury News: September 22, 2022

Thursday,September 22,2022 | Issue1014 | www.starnews.co.nz 

Feathered friends and Holy Cows 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

The North Canterbury Wearable 

Arts Show received aresounding 

welcome back reception in its 

stunning return to the Rangiora 

Town Hall. 

Last Saturday’sfundraiser for 

the Oxford Area School started a 

few minuteslate due to technical 

issueswith the lighting system, 

but this delay and other 

humorous, minor glitches during 

the show, contributed to the 

charm of the event. 

One of three judges, Oxford 

Arts Trust’schairwoman Areta 

Wilkinson, calledthe show a 

‘‘fantastic grassroots platform to 

express who we are in our 

community’’. 

The showfeatured 42 exhibits, 

21 from students, from nine 

schools, and21from adults. 

The exhibitswere all of 

exceptional quality, Areta said. 

‘‘On behalf of Miranda (Brown), 

Charlotte (Davis) and myselfI 

would like to thankthe dedicated 

team at OxfordArea School for 

staging this event,their sponsors, 

and especially congratulate all 

the exhibitors.You inspire us. 

‘‘If we had enoughprizes you 

would all have got one.You are 

all our art champions,’’ she said. 

‘‘Yourinnovative thinking, 

courage and generosityare the 

necessary wellbeingtools which 

will gently help you and others 

navigate hard times, and it is our 

collective, creative thinking that 

can help our community 

flourish.’’ 

The show, which alsofeatured 

three exceptionaldanceroutines 

from the NorthCanterbury 

SchoolofDance students, was 

organised by Jane Anderson for 

the Oxford Area School Parent 

Teacher Association. 

Jane said she was thrilled with 

the support giventothe event, 

which was last heldin2019,after 

its enforcedhiatus becauseofthe 

Covid 19 pandemic restrictions. 

‘‘Having asoldout crowdon 

Saturday night was brilliant and 

the intentionnow is to make the 

show an annual event,’’ Jane 

said. 

With continued supportfrom 

the community and the show’s 

regular sponsors,including The 

Oxford FarmersMarket,which 

once again paid for the two 

Supreme winners' prizes of a 

return trip for two to see the 

WorldofWearable Art Show in 

Wellington, from September 29 

untilOctober16, and Rangiora’s 

Mitre10Mega now on board as 

principalsponsor,itwas time to 

move theshow forward and make 

it an annual event, she said. 

All funds raised on the night 

will go to the Oxford Area School 

and areview of the show will now 

be heldbyJane and others at the 

school to see how it canbe made 

even betterfor nextyear. 

Results: 

Supreme Awardwinner 

(Adults):Bug Fumigator, 

designed by Simon Eder, of 

Waikuku Beach, and modelledby 

Nkayla Beer. 

Supreme Awardwinner 

(Students):Scaredand Stared to 

Stone, designed by Jess 

Brosnahan, KatelynWilson and 

JamieKeogh, fromBreens 

IntermediateSchool, in 

Christchurch, and modelledby 

Katelyn Wilson. 

More photos page25. 

Backstage ... Count Cluckula, 

designed and modelled by Talan 

Lovatt was placed third in the 

Students Years 713 Dreams and 

Nightmares category at the North 

Canterbury Wearable Arts Show 

held at the Rangiora Town Hall last 

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Bella, the belle of the WRC rally 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

When the WRC Repco Rally New 

Zealand kicks off in Auckland next 

weekend from September 29 to October 

2,back in the field will be arecord 

breaking youngRangiora girl. 

Bella Haggarty14, of Rangiora willbe 

the youngest codriver in the field when 

her and her father SeanHaggarty line 

up in theirSubaru WRX for the startof 

this world rally event. 

But this won’t be the first time she has 

guidedher dad around arallycourse 

because Bellatook up the challengein 

the codrivers seat nearly two years ago. 

‘‘Dad sort of asked me if Iwouldlike 

to try it out and Iloved it,’’ she said. 

She achieved her RGrade licence at 

13 and in her first yearthe pairwon the 

Classic 4WD category of the NZRC2021 

Group ARallyChallenge. 

The role of the codriver is to read 

route instructions to the driver froma 

road book which details intersections 

and any hiddenhazards on the course. 

It’s alanguageall of its own. 

At the WRC event nextweekend this 

will involveBellalearning how to 

interpret afull roadbook of notes and 

compare themtothose she willmake 

duringtwo practise reconnaissance 

runs she and Sean will make through all 

the rally stages beforethey even start. 

‘‘It’sgoingtobealot of hardwork, but 

it’s all about clarityand timing,’’she 

said. 

‘‘Dad says Imust give him clear and 

concise instructions about every 

corner, they must be loud and clear and 

correct becausehow he drives rests 

solelywith me.’’ 

Sean saysthat burdenof 

responsibility is backed up by strong 

feelings of trustbyboth him and Bella 

in each others abilities. 

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PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

being dad and daughter to partners, 

trusting eachothertodotheir job 

properly. 

‘‘She’svery seriousabout her notes 

and Irespect that,’’ he said. 

Belle says her first couple of rallies 

were very nerve wracking and stressful 

but now she loves it. 

‘‘With next weeks rallythere is still so 

much to do and somehow Ihave to fit it 

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Whenasked about car sickness —the 

terror of codrivers —Bellacalmly says 

she has never suffered from it. 

‘‘Myhead is on aswivelthe whole 

timeweare rallying, it so crazy as there 

is so muchtodoasacodriversoIdon’t 

suffer fromitatall, however dad getsit 

realbad when he is apassenger.’’ 

She saysher friends thinkit’s cool 

thatshe codrives and she admits that 

whenshe can finally get her car licence 

she wants to switch seats. 

New signs for anglers access 


Over 100 new angler accesssigns 

have recentlygone up aroundthe 

NorthCanterbury Fish &Game 

Region in preparation for the new 

fishing season starting October 1. 

Angler access signs unlockavast 

area of fantastic fishing spots thata 

fishing licenceenablesanglersto 

fish in. 

The new signs replace many worn 

out, dilapidated signs, but several 

are new signs for new access points. 

NorthCanterbury Fish and Game 

(NCFG) has worked with landowners 

to secure access at these points for 

anglers, and theseaccesspointscan 

now also be usedbyotherriver users. 

There are over400 angler access 

and informationsigns in the North 

Canterbury Region, all the way from 

highupinthe Southern Alpsdown to 

the river mouths on thecoast. 

Replacing thesesigns has enabled 

Fish&Gamestafftosee how good 

the rivers are looking for the opening 

of the new seasonnext weekend. 

The backcountry waters up in the 

Hurunui highcountry were looking 

in excellent condition when staff 

visitedduring thisweek's coldsnap. 

The rivers allhad good flows when 

staff visitedduring lastweek's cold 

snap. 

The wet winterhas alsomeant 

plentyofwater to help sea run 

salmonreturn to the spawning 

streams. 

The new signagewillhelp salmon 

anglers access fishingspots when 

they go fishing withthe new $5 searun 

salmon harvest card required for 

sea run salmon fishing. 

NCFG chief executive officer 

RasmusGabrielsson says, 

"Canterbury anglers have access to 

some worldclass fisheries in the 

region. We wanttohelp anglers of all 

ages and skilllevels access these 

fantasticfisheries hencewhy we 

have put in this workover the winter 

monthstoimprove access for 

anglers.’’ 

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North Canterbury News, September 22, 2022 

A1920’sScow set to ply the Kaiapoi River 

By DAVID HILL, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

3 

Kaiapoi could soon have asecond iconic 

boat on its waters. 

Anewly formed trust, fronted by 

WaimakaririDeputyMayorNeville 

Atkinson, has purchased a1920s scow 

whichwill soon be returned to Kaiapoi to 

be restored. 

The Alwin GHeritage Trustmade a 

deputationthisweek to the Kaiapoi 

Tuahiwi CommunityBoard aboutits plans 

for the scow, knownasSuccess. 

‘‘I didn’t think Iwould ever get back 

involved with an old ship,but Iwould have 

to say I’m pretty excited about where this 

couldgofor Kaiapoiand the district as a 

whole, and for maritime history,’’ Cr 

Atkinsonsaid. 

Whilethe Success has not operated at 

Kaiapoi before, it was similartoother 

vessels which operated in the porttown in 

the pastand theboathad alocal 

connection. 

‘‘It used to have sister ships whichcame 

in and out of Kaiapoi in the 1930s,’’ Cr 

Atkinsonsaid. 

Launched at the Port of Aucklandin 

1925,the 66foot long scow was originally 

knownasAlwin G. 

In the 1930s, Success was based at 

Whitianga transporting telephone poles, 

silver birch and glasssand and it sailed 

around the North Island for anumber of 

yearsasacoastal trader. 

It is thought the scow was renamed 

Success whenitwas owned by Jack Hall, 

grandfather of Kaiapoi resident Tony 

Hall,and was based at Warkworth. 

‘‘Tony contacted me and said his family 

is very interested in what we are doing,’’ 

Cr Atkinsonsaid. 

In 1963, Success moved southto 

Wellington whereitoperated as a 

motorised refugebarge, transportinga 

variety of cargo. 

Success joined with another scow, 

Portland, which regularly visited Kaiapoi, 

to rescue survivorsfrom theWahine 

disasterin1968. 

The scow suffered an engine fire and 

sankin1995, but it was salvagedand 

transportedtoNelsonwhere it was 

restored and returned to the water. 

The Success was still afloat on its 

moorings in 2008 at ElaineBay, in the 

Marlborough Sounds, where it operated as 

amuscle barge. 

Today the Success sitsabovethe slipway 

at Nelson. 

‘‘They are due to do somework on the 

slipway, so we’ve got to get her out and 

backtoKaiapoi soon,’’ Mr Atkinsonsaid. 

He says the trust is negotiating with the 

Waimakariri District Council and hopes to 

secure aleaseorlicense to occupy former 

red zoneland next to the Coastguard 

buildingonthe northbank of the Kaiapoi 

River. 

The trust is raising funds for the project 

and plans to buildatemporarybuilding to 

housethe scow during its restoration.The 

scow’s four litre,six cylinder Gardiner 

diesel enginehas been restoredinthe 

NorthIslandand will make its wayto 

Kaiapoi soon. 

Cr Atkinson says the ultimate goalwould 

be to get the scow on thewater carrying 

passengers. 

‘‘Thetrust has acompletely open mind 

abouthow thatwill happen,but the 

intention is to share it withthe 

community, whether thatbepublic 

viewings and tours in the shed or out on 

the water.’’ 

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New Zealand on Air. 

Sunday forums spark interest 

Hundreds of people turned out on Sunday 

to hear National’s take on Three Waters 

reform. 

OppositionThree Waters spokesperson 

Simon Watts spoke at four public meetings 

in the Waimakariri and Kaikoura 

electorates on Sunday, after being invited 

by Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey. 

‘‘Thislegislationhas sparkedkeen 

public interest, and clear opposition in 

this electorate 95percent of respondents 

to alocal council survey said they want to 

opt out,’’ Mr Doocey said. 

‘‘Close to 4000 submissionswere 

receivedfrom Waimakariri residents in 

just three weeks, which showsthe degree 

of localengagement in this issue.’’ 

Mr Doocey was joinedbyKaikoura MP 

Stuart Smith in hosting Mr Wattsfor the 

four public meetings, in Papanui, Oxford, 

Kaiapoi and Leithfield. 

‘‘People have seen the signs around the 

electorate saying National willrepeal and 

replace Three Waters so it was good to 

explain this in more detail,’’MrDoocey 

said. 

Mr Watts told residentsNational had 

plans for an alternative model in which 

local ownershipofwater assets would be 

retained,and private propertyrights 

respected. 

Central governmentwould work with 

individual councils to collaborate to 

improve waterinfrastructurein their area, 

including cofunding investment in their 

water assets. 

Many of New Zealand’s 67 councils had 

invested well in their water infrastructure. 

But Mr Wattssaid there would be some 

which would need help to transition into a 

better space to deliver water for their 

community,and working with councilson 

acasebycasebasis madesense. 

Mr Doocey said people also raised 

concern about local voices being lost if 

Three Waters was centralisedand run by 

four mega water entities. 

‘‘People have avalid reason to question 

why bureaucrats in Wellington think they 

know more about Waimakariri’s water 

assets than they do.’’ 

Restoration ... Neville Atkinson hopes to 

get a1920s scow, known as Success, back 

on the water at Kaiapoi. 

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Kupa wants littering to stop 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Kupa Youle is ‘‘ proud’’ his 

environmental work has been 

recognised by Prime Minister 

JacindaArdern. 

Butthe 14yearold Broomfield 

School student continues to be 

‘‘frustrated’’ people continue to 

litterlocal beaches and places. 

‘‘Iwant people to stop littering 

andrecycle.’’ 

He wrote to Ms Ardern to let her 

know he was trying his best to 

‘‘help you and New Zealand’’. 

‘‘Everyweek Igotoalocal beach 

armed withmyglovesand abag, 

andmylearning assistantSuzanne 

anddog Louie. Everyweek Iam 

saddened by how much litter is left 

on the beachmakingthe wildlife 

sufferand the beaches dirty! 

‘‘Iamtryingtoteach the little 

kids at school not to litter. It’s hard 

though,’’Kupa said in his letter. 

Ms Ardernreplied to Kupa 

saying it was great he, Suzanne and 

Louie were doing so much to keep 

thebeachesclean. 

‘‘I’m really glad to hear you care 

so much aboutour environment! 

‘‘It can feel challenging to 

persuade others to careasmuch as 

youdo, but Ipromise that the 

Government is doingeverything it 

cantohelp protectour 

environmentand keep it free of 

litter,’’ she said in her letter. 

Ms Ardernoutlinedthe 

penalties for littering, but added 

despite the law there wasstill a 

problem withlitter, as wellasmore 

general problems withthe amount 

of rubbish generated and sent to 

landfills. She outlined various 

initiatives the Governmentwas 

workingonand funding available 

Sheltering ... Kupa in ashelter he built during abeach clean up at 

Waikuku. 

PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

to help organisations to try and 

reduce litter. Sheoutlined anew 

law to replace the Litter Act and 

the Waste Minimisation Act 2008. 

‘‘The purpose of the law is to 

create clearduties for everyone on 

how they should dispose of things, 

withmuch bettersupport for 

reinforcing those rules,’’ saidMs 

Ardern. 

‘‘Thank you for doingyour bit 

Kupa.’’ 

Kupa’s learning assistant, 

Suzanne Vale says Kupa, who is on 

the Autismspectrum, chooses to 

clean rubbish from local beaches 

eachweek. 

‘‘Heissopassionate about our 

environmentand the animalsthat 

liveinit, that this is his top choice 

for his futureoccupation. It is 

incredible how diligently he works 

to achieve his goal of agreener, 

cleaner NZ.’’ 

Diane Stevens 

Foodbank now 

at Ashley Street 


The Salvation Army 

Foodbank in Rangiora has 

moved house. 

It is now in the Corps 

building at 12 AshleyStreet 

where the Community 

Ministry Foodbank is open 

from 9am to 2pm Monday to 

Friday. 

Diane Stevenshas recently 

joinedasCommunity 

Ministry team leaderand 

welcomes conversations with 

those seekinghelp with food 

parcels or advocacy. 

Diane will continue to 

build on the work already 

done, particularly by June 

Lang who retiredrecently, 

and its partners Waimakariri 

SocialServices, North 

Canterbury Budget Services 

Hope Baptist and the Police 

Familyteam. 

Lindsay Andrews fromthe 

Rangiora Corps saysthe 

Foodbank has moved from 

the Family Store on Albert 

Street, to Ashley Street giving 

it more spaceatatime when 

the demand for food parcels 

is growing. 

He says there are many 

generous individuals and 

families who supportthe 

SalvationArmy for which it is 

grateful, along withsupport 

from Mitre 10 Mega for 

Foodbank shelving, 

Pak‘NSave for products, 

Satisfy Food, Grown,the 

DormerFamily,Bayleys Real 

Estate, and Property Brokers 

for its Tootfor Tucker 

appeal. ‘‘You are our 

partners in making a 

difference in the lives of 

others,’’ Mr Andrews says. 

Cones Road 

Community 

Planting Day 

Ashley River /Rakahuri 

The Rangiora Reach Masterplan 

is acollaborative project between 

Environment Canterbury and 

Waimakariri District Council 

to improve the riverside near 

Rangiora. 

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BMX Track 

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To give new plants the best chance at 

making it through the summer, 3,200 

seedlings are being planted in September. 

Come down and lend ahand! 

Saturday 24 September from 10am –1pm 

Please bring along your own shovel, gloves, 

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International students are returning to NZ 


The reopening of borders has seen 

internationalstudents welcomed backinto 

several schools in the North Canterbury 

region. 

While the financial benefitsof 

internationalstudents who pay between 

$15,000 to $17,000 ayear to studyhere is 

welcome, schoolsalso see it as an 

opportunity to increase their cultural 

diversityand educational opportunities 

withintheir classrooms. 

OxfordArea Schoolprincipal Mike Hart 

says whileanincreased diversity in kura 

(school) is an essential aspect of accepting 

internationalstudents at OAS,they also 

generate incomefor the local community, 

not justthe school. 

‘‘We have had to adjust over the past few 

years with adramaticreductionin 

internationalstudents, however we felt 

well supported by the Ministry of 

Education duringthis time of loss of 

income.’’ 

He said most staff wereable to be 

redeployed into other areas of the school 

duringthistime. 

‘‘In Term threewehavehad the arrival 

of eight international studentsfromBrazil 

for one term. Our prepandemic 

InternationalDepartment was able to 

reassembletocaterfor this group at kura.’’ 

He says he hopesmore overseas 

students will pickNew Zealand as the 

place to come and study, and they have 

fielded manyrequests and have anumber 

of students already enrolled for the 

upcoming year. 

‘‘Hopefully,this is apositive sign for the 

future,’’MrHartsays. 

Kaiapoi High School (KHS)principal 

Jason Reid says the school has decided to 

delay rebootingits international 

programme in order to focus on enhancing 

the school culture in 2023. 

“KHS hasnot had areliance on funds 

Glad to be here ... The lure of equestrian and outdoor education programmes was abig plus for students like (from left) Oda Dehnke 

16, and Caralyne Czechowski 16, of Germany and Maria Demarchi 15, of Brazil, in signing up to study in North Canterbury at Rangiora 

High School. 


gained from international student 

programmesand any funds gained 

supplement our programmes.’’ 

Mr Reid says the internationalstudent 

programmeiscomplexinvolving staffing, 

learning support, pastoral care and 

hosting. 

‘‘Weare lookingtoput robust 

infrastructure in placein2023 to create a 

highly successfultransition to 

international programmesin2024.’’ 

Kaikoura HighSchool principal John 

Taitsays the number of international 

studentsatKaikoura was very small with 

justtwo to three annually. 

Rangiora High School (RHS) director of 

internationalstudents Melissa Heyrick 

says the school is excited to be welcoming 

international students back into their 

schoolcommunity 

She says the two years they had to 

suspend the 15yearoldscheme felt like a 

long time. 

‘‘It was two yearsofuncertainty and 

concern whether we would be able to 

return to normal and welcome them back 

into our great school.’’ 

In 2019students from eleven countries 

were part of the programme at RHS. 

‘‘Prior to Covidand the border lock 

down,wewould have had approximately 

65 international students on campus each 

year, sometimes up to 90. Covidhit and we 

went down to 25 students in 2020, and then 

this year we have hadonly one Thai 

studentfrom thestart of 2022 up until now 

when we have had awelcomeinfluxinto 

the school. 

‘‘SinceJuly we now have 15 and the 

forecast for term oneof2023 is to welcome 

30 plus students back to the school, says 

Ms Heyrick. 

The RHS International scheme is very 

popular in both Japanand Europe 

becauseofthe equestrianand out door 

educationsprogrammes. 

‘‘We are also very well known for our 

pastoral care of the students, she says. 

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RAPID project in 

Hurunui reviewed 

At the recent Strategyand Policy 

meeting of council, the committee 

reviewed the year long project to 

promote and encourage better, more 

accurate and easily identified use of 

the Rural Property Numbering. 

While the RAPID (rural address 

property identification number) has 

been in use for anumber of years, the 

critical factor is that RAPID numbers 

must be easily identified,free from 

vegetation, erected on apost at your 

property entrance and illuminated for 

ease of identification at night. 

During thepast year there have 

been 70 audits completed on dairy 

farms all in the Amuri Basin thanks to 

Fire Chief Craig Ritchie.Wehave 

progressed to rights of way, and 576 

property owners have purchased 

RAPID numbersfrom RTL Ltd. 

While the council, over the past year 

has takenanonregulatory approach 

to this programme of work, it is 

important to consider why we are 

identifying and promoting this. During 

the year it has been highlighted that, 

despite modern GPS systems, on site 

property number display was crucial 

for emergency services to locate rural 

addresses when responding to an 

emergency situation. 

Over the pastfew weeks, Ihave been 

privileged to attend many local 

brigades and celebrate with them 

their years’ of service. 

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These events have allowed me to 

reflect on how important the RAPID 

numbers are to you, andyour 

community volunteers, who will are 

providing emergencyservices for you. 

It is without doubt Fire andStJohn 

services across our district are mainly 

serviced by volunteers, and it is our 

duty to make certain that an event 

needing their services, properties 

must be easy to find. 

It is our volunteers who getout of 

bed, leavetheir workplace or family 

occasion when the alarm is raised to 

attend to us in timeofemergency, it is 

also our duty to ensure that they can 

find our property as quickly as 

possible when time is critical. 

The least we can do to support our 

volunteers is have the RAPID 

numbers visible and not wastetheir 

critical minutes to protect life and 

property. 

My plea to you as community 

members is to have aseriouslook at 

your property number and answer 

your own question? It is highly visible 

both day and night, can you improve 

your situation to support the services 

who are there to help you in time of 

emergency? 

My backing for this project is to 

support thenetwork of St John and 

Fire and Emergency volunteers who 

provide the exceptional service to 

duty in time of emergency. 

Waimakariri Sailing Club quiz night 

The Waimakariri Sailing Clubisholdingaquiz eveningonWednesday,October 12, at 

7pm, at the Rangiora RSA,inVictoriaStreet. There is amaximum of six people perteam/ 

table, at $10 per person, or $60 atable. There willbespot prizes, auction,raffles,food 

and drink available. Pleasepreregisterbypaying$60 to WaimakaririSailing Club,bank 

account 03 06740091930 00, or registeryour interest withthe secretary at 

gwendaj@gmail.com, phone 022 601 6272. 

Stewarts GullySailing Club 

The Stewarts Gully Sailing Club is holding an Open Day on Saturday, September24, for 

anyone wantingtotry their hand at sailing. People giving it agoare taken out on the 

waterinsailing dinghies to get first hand experience.The open day from1pm to 4pm 

is suitablefor anyone aged 8years to 80 years. The clubhas Learn to Sail classes on 

Saturday October 8, and 22, November 5, and December 3. Theprogrammecosts$50. Life 

jackets are supplied. For information ringAaron Lange 0279328734 or email 

omgzix@yahoo.co.nz; or Lindsay Russell 02102693559 or lindsayrussell481@gmail.com. 

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Joanne Gumbrell 

Chair, Waimakariri Age-friendly 

Advisory Group 

Access very important 

He kotukurerenga tahia. 

‘‘A whiteheron’s flightisseen but 

once’’ –afittingwhakatauki for our 

late Queen. 

What wonderful pageantry we have 

been watching as Great Britain 

honours our Queen. 

As mentioned in the North 

Canterbury News lastweek, some 

olderpeoplehave lived through five 

monarch's. 

Ihave afriend who is doing that and 

couldpossibly live longer thanthe 

Queen. 

Iattended the Waimakariri Access 

Group(WAG) annual meetingrecently. 

The grouphas arepresentative on 

our Agefriendly Advisory Groupand 

the Chairperson alsocomeswhen she 

can. 

At the AGM aspeaker fromBlind 

Low Vision (previously the Blind 

Society) spoke aboutthe helpful, and 

unhelpful levels and indicators found 

on streets in cities and towns. 

We have some in Waimakariri. 

Iknew that the yellow raised dots 

and stripsatcrossings and other 

places were for peoplewith vision 

impairment and having them 

The Dressmakers of Auschwitz, 

by Lucy Adlington 

The powerful chronicle of the 

women who used their sewing 

skills to survive the Holocaust, 

stitching beautiful clothes at an 

extraordinary fashion 

workshop created within one of 

the most notorious WWII death 

camps. 

Modern Slow Cooker, by Alyce 

Alexandra 

Appliance queen Alyce 

Alexandra is here to show you 

that with the right recipes, slow cooker meals can be 

vibrant, interesting and full of flavour –not just endless 

soups and stews. 

Gun to the Head, by Keith Banks 

From the bestselling author of Drugs, Guns &Lies, comes 

Keith's story of what it was really like to be atactical 

police officer in the violent and corrupt eighties. 

These titles are available in both Waimakariri and 

Hurunui libraries. Find out more about recent additions 

to the library collection by going to the library catalogue 

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

contact your local library. 

RANGIORA OCEAN WATCH 

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explained helpedusall understand. 

They areabit likebraille for people 

to read with their whitesticks. 

However, some sidewalkmarkings are 

not helpful. 

Thereare also still businesses which 

have signs and racks of goods out on 

the footpath. 

On anarrow footpaththeseare a 

hazard for disabled people. 

I’m still hearingfrom people about 

scooters left on footpaths, so anyone in 

awheelchair or selfdrivemobility 

scooter cannot get by. 

Rubbish day must be anightmare 

too. 

Putting rubbish bins out in the 

morning and bringing themin, or 

asking afriendtodothis, as soonas 

they have been emptied, would be 

helpful. 

Our council wants to hear about 

anythingthat needs changing. 

Get the snap/send/solve app on your 

phonetolet themknow. 

If you are not sure about how to do 

this,thereare classes at our libraries. 

Details are in our local papers, 

including the North Canterbury News. 

God Save the King. 

Swell 

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Motunau 2:17pm 2.2 8:34pm 0.7 3:00pm 2.2 9:16pm 0.6 3:41pm 2.2 9:56pm 0.6 5:21pm 2.3 11:37pm 0.6 6:01pm 2.3 

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6:29am 2.2 12:21am 0.5 7:15am 2.3 1:04am 0.5 

Gore Bay 2:19pm 2.2 8:36pm 0.7 3:02pm 2.2 9:18pm 0.6 3:43pm 2.2 9:58pm 0.6 5:23pm 2.3 11:39pm 0.6 6:03pm 2.3 12:00pm 0.6 6:46pm 2.3 12:43pm 0.5 7:32pm 2.3 1:29pm 0.5 

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Kaikoura 2:11pm 1.5 8:28pm 0.4 2:54pm 1.5 9:09pm 0.4 3:36pm 1.6 9:50pm 0.4 5:17pm 1.6 11:30pm 0.3 6:00pm 1.6 

6:44pm 1.6 12:34pm 0.3 7:31pm 1.6 1:21pm 0.3 

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2022 MainPower North Canterbury 

Sports Awards Finalists 

TheNorth CanterburySport&Recreation Trust is pleased to announcefinalists forthe 2022MainPower North CanterburySports 

Awards. This years awards include the achievementsoflocalathletes,coaches, administrators,clubsand events over the last 

THREE years,due to limited sporting opportunities during the pandemic. CATEGORY winners and the SUPREMEAWARD 

winner will be announced at the award’s gala dinner event on Friday 14 t h October at MainPower Stadium, Rangiora. 

Tickets areavailable nowfromthe NCSRT. Ph:03975 5560. Email: roliver@sportstrust.org.nz 

The2022 finalists are... 

Pictured LtoR: 

IvyBrown, 

Rakahuri Rage, 

Fletcher Newell, 

MaryGoulding 

JUNIOR SPORTSMAN 

Walter Brown-Basketball. Aregular starterfor the 

CanterburyRams in 2022, Walter maintains close ties with 

his former St Bedes school teams as acoach and mentor. 

In 2020 Walter led StBedes to qualify forthe National 

SecondarySchools tournamentfor the first time in 10 

years,and waspart of the CanterburyU17s and U19s 

thatwereNational Championships 

runners up and winners in 2020 and 

2021 respectively. 

JacobTurner -Mountain Biking. 

Afterseveral topfinishesatJunior 

WorldSeries events in 2021 Jacob 

earned selection forthe NZ team 

forthe UCI WorldJunior MTB 

Championships in Italy lastyear,but 

wasunable to attenddue to Covid 

restrictions. Other results include 

top10finishesatthe2022 Oceania 

U23 Championships, National NCO 

Champs,MTB Night Racing World Champs and more. 

Mathieu Rigter - Gymnastics. Winner of two national 

age group titles in 2021 - Tumbling and Double 

Mini Trampoline - and 3rd in an International Virtual 

Trampoline event for Elite15-16yrMen. 

Jacob Turner 

JUNIOR SPORTSWOMAN 

JessicaHendren - Athletics. Afterastring of national 

high jump titles at age group and secondaryschool 

competitions over thelast couple of years Jessica 

competed at the Oceania Champs in Australia this year, 

winning the U18 women’s high jump title. 

Freya Lodge Whitham -Football. Prior totaking up 

afootball scholarship in the US Freyaplayedfor the 

CanterburyPride Football team forseveralyears and was 

selectedfor the NZ U17 team to play atthe FIFAWorld 

CupQualifying event in 2021. 

IvyBrown -Basketball. Ivywas selected forthe BBNZ 

U17 team this year, which qualified for the FIBA U17 World 

CupinHungary.Closer to home Ivy plays in the Canterbury 

Premier league for North Canterbury and is part of the 

Mainland Eagles Academy. 

Ashlyn Rean -Basketball. Playingout of RangioraHigh 

SchoolAshlyn has achievedhigh resultsacross all grades 

includinghelping North Canterburyto4 th at the BBNZ 

U17 Nationalsthis year. Ashlyn wasalso selected forthe 

National U17 team which qualified for the FIBAU17 World 

CupinHungaryinJune. 

HUGETHANK YOUTOOURCATEGORYSPONSORS... 

SPORTSMAN 

Campbell Robertson -Trampoline. Following 

selection to the NZ team at the 2019 WorldTrampoline 

Championships -wherehewas the best of the four Kiwis 

competing -Campbell wasthe overall men’s champion at 

the NZ Nationals in 2012 and 2022 and has been selected 

as NZ’sonly man in the DoubleMini Trampoline eventat 

theWorld Championships laterthis year. 

SamBosworth -Rowing. Samisakey 

member of the NZ Men’sRowing 8that 

wongold at the 2020 TokyoOlympics. 

Prior to thathewas the first male 

coxswain to win aWorld Cupeventwith 

afemale crew -the NZ women’s8. 

Fletcher Newell - Rugby. Strong 

performances forthe champion 

Crusaders saw Fletcher called up to 

the All Blacks squad during their South 

Africa leg of the RugbyChampionships. 

Sincethen he has made an appearance 

off the bench in all of the AllBlacks games. 

SPORTSWOMAN 

BrittanyWang -Hockey. Brittanyisworking hard 

towardsselection to the Black Sticks and Junior Black 

Sticks this year afterregular appearances forthe 

CanterburyCatsoverthe last 

couple of seasons. Brittany 

wasalso Captain of theNZ 

Development team at the Heritage 

Tournamentin2021 and was 

named MVP of the tournament. 

MaryGoulding -Basketball. 

Sincemaking her debut in the 

Tall Fernsin2019 Mary has played 

professionally in Sweden and 

Australia beforereturning to 

playfor Mainland Pouākai in the 

new-look 2022 National Women’s 

League. Marywas also partofthe 

Tall Fernsthatfinished 5 th at the 

Asia Cupcompetition in 2021. 

BronwynDibb -Trampoline. This 

year Bronwynbecame the first 

NZer to win aGymnastics medal 

at the WorldGames when she 

placed 2nd in the Women’s DMTand set aworld record 

scorewith her first pass in the finals. This followeda2nd 

inDMT at the WorldCup in Portugal and 2 nd at the World 

Trampoline Championships in 2019. 

BronwynDibb 

SPORTS TEAM 

ICE Gymsports Senior DMT Team. Winners of the 

2021 National Double Mini Trampoline Team Shield and 

1 st placeatthe Superbounceevent 2020&2021. The 

team also wonthe International DMTtitle at the first V 

Tramp virtual competition against teamsfrom11other 

countries. Team included Campbell Robertson, Braida 

Thomas,Brooke Teear,Corentin Manti & BronwynDibb. 

AshleyRugbyColts. In 2021 the AshleyColts team 

became the first North Canterburyside to win the Luisetti 

SeedsCombined CountryColts competition. Playing 

AshburtonCeltic in the final,Ashley were able to achieve 

the narrowest of wins 27-26 to take the title. 

NC Basketball U17 GirlsTeam. After finishing 9th at 

the 2021 U17 Nationals this team stepped up agear in 

2022, beating reigning champs Canterburyinqualifying 

to go into the Nationals as one of the topseeds. Atthe 

July Nationals the NC U17 girlstopped their pool before 

narrowly losing to Wellington in the semi-finals then 

North Harbour Ainthe 3/4 playoff. 

SPORTS COACH 

Liam Connelly - Basketball. Earlier this year Liam was 

named assistantcoach forthe BBNZ U18women’s team 

to competeatthe FIBA U18 Asia Championships. Prior to 

this Liam coached his Canterburymen’steam to the 2021 

BBNZ U19 national title and torunners up at 

the BBNZ U17 champs in 2020. Liam continues 

to coach and assistcoaching development 

at RangioraHigh School and within North 

Canterbury Basketball. 

NC Senior RugbyTeam Coaches -Rugby. In 

their second yearashead coaches James Lowe 

and Matt Keane have assembled atalented 

squad and instilled it with a strong team culture 

thatlead to success in the 2022 repseason. 

Not only did they win back theSouthbridge 

Shield from Ellesmerebut theyalso defeated 

Otago Country, South CanterburyA,and the 

Cantabrian U20s. Their only loss wastothe 

CanterburyBarbarians thankstoapenaltyin 

overtime. 

George Robinson -Basketball. In the last 

3years George’s coaching highlights include 

stints as assistantcoach fortheNZU19 women’s 

team and the CanterburyRams, as well as head 

coach of the Rams 3x3 team in 2020. George wasthe 

only SI coach selectedfor the SportNZCoaching for 

ImpactCourse and waschosen forthe High Performance 

SportNZRegional Coaching Pilot Programme. Currently 

George is plying his trade in Australia asCommunityand 

DevelopmentLead Coach at the Brisbane Bullets. 

Official Media Partner of the 2022 

MainPower NCSports Awards

2022 NC Sports 

Awards Finalists 

SPORTS ADMINISTRATOR/OFFICIAL 

Adam Keizer -Football. Adam joined Waimak United 

Football Club in 2019 and made an immediate impact 

with his enthusiasm forcommunityfootball and youth 

development. He encouraged the local business 

communitytosupporthis vision to offer free football for 

children, rancoaching courses to up-skill parentcoaches 

and referees and to get morereferees into the game. 

VickyHumphreys-Trampoline Gymnastics. Vicky 

remains the South Island’s only qualified international 

Trampoline and Double Mini Trampoline judge. At 

the 2019 WorldChampionships Vickywas NZ’sDMT 

Judge andwas selectedtobeonMen’s and Women’s 

preliminary and finals judging panels. She wasalso an 

internationally recognized judge forthe VTramp virtual 

competition in 2020. 

Kim Cotton -Cricket. This year Kimreached the pinnacle 

of umpiring women’s cricket -appointmenttoumpire 

the finals at both the ICCWomen’s WorldCup and the 

Women’s T20 cricket final at the Commonwealth Games. 

She was the only NZ umpireofficiating at the WorldCup 

wheresheumpired several round robin games,asemi 

final and the final at Hagley Park. 

ATHLETE WITH ADISABILITY 

Troy Washington -Special Olympics Sports. Troy has 

been afixtureofRangioraHigh School sports forseveral 

years,competing in and supporting several sports teams 

including Futsal,Football, Cross Country, Rugby, Athletics 

and Basketball. Hehas had success at the 2021 Special 

Olympics Basketball Regional Games and the 2020 

Canterbury SecondarySchool Athletics Championships 

and SecondarySchool Football competition. 

Zack Lappin -ParaAthletics. This year Zack became a 

national record holderwhen he brokethe U20 T37 1500m 

record competing at the NZ Track&FieldChamps. He was 

also 1st in Para Senior Men’s Javelin and 2nd in ParaSenior 

Men’sdiscus with apersonal bestthrow. Zack turned 17 

this year which meanshenow competes at senior Para 

competitions,butnot beforehebroke the NZU17 Javelin 

record at the LovelockClassic in January. 

SPORTS EVENT 

Hedgefest. Local BMX aceLiam 

Goodwin introduced Hedgefest 

in 2021, attracting 50 riders 

and some 400 spectators to his 

purpose-built dirtjump track 

near Woodend. This unique 

eventsawBMX and MTBriders 

invited to perform tricks, jumps 

and high-flying manoeuvresfor 

the audience. With no other 

eventquitelike it in the country 

Liam is hoping to build the event 

further andattractmore riders to 

Hedgefest 

the sport. 

BBNZ U19National Tournament. One of NZ Basketball’s 

premiere age-group tournaments, the U19 Nationals 

brought 25men’s and women’steams from across the 

countrytoMainPowerStadium in August 2022. It wasthe 

first time NC had hosted a BBNZ nationaltournament, with 

NCBA callingonover80localvolunteers to assist with its 

smooth running. Anestimated1200 spectators watched 

gamesliveacross the 4-daytournamentwith afurther 

20,000 watching the final’s day livestream. 

ANDTHANKS TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS... 

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Rakahuri Rage 2020. TheRakahuriRage is one of 

the North CanterburySport&Recreation Trust’s main 

communityfundraising events. The 6-hourteams 

mountain biking race uses sections of the RakahuriTrail 

alongside the Ashley RiveratRangiora. In 2020the event 

attractedover100 teamsof2-4 riders, making it one of the 

Waimakariridistrict’s largestsporting eventsand amajor 

fundraiser fortheTrust’s MainPower Waiswim Primary 

School swimming programme. 

CLUB OF THEYEAR 

NorthCanterburyBasketball. Growth in NC basketball 

continues apace with NCBA’s 2021 playernumbers 

increasing to 1300, with 22 club teams,numerous age 

group repteams, 45 officials,50coaches andover50 

other volunteers. NCBA’s “Girls GotGame” programme 

has been aparticular success, with over 120 year 5-8 girls 

nowinvolved. The introduction of 3x3 basketball foryear 

5/6 players in the Friday Night Basketball competition has 

seen an increase in player skills and confidencewhich will 

lead to success at regional &national levels in the future. 

ICE Gymsports. Themerger of ICE Trampoline Sports 

and RangioraGymnastics Club to create ICE Gymsports 

has givennew lease of lifetoall the club’s programmes 

and seen an increase in participation across the board. 

ICE Gymsports nowhas over 600 members, 20 coaches, 

and 15 qualified judges,and attracts manycasual visitors 

and school group booking. Theintroduction of the 

“Jump Start”programme forindividuals with disabilities 

and sensory development needs has been aparticular 

achievement in thelast couple of years,providing access 

to gymsports to another partofthe local community. 

SERVICE TO SPORT 

PeterWilliams -Cricket. Peterhas been afixtureof 

local cricket and rugbyfor just about as long as anyone 

can remember. HeservedCanterburyCountryCricket for 

over 37 years as secretary, boardmember and selector. 

More recently he has been involved in recruiting and 

appointing umpires which has contributed to huge 

growth in that area of the game. Peter also remains 

actively involvedinrugbycircles aftermanyyears as 

aplayer, referee, administrator and reporterfor North 

CanterburyRugby. 

Leigh Bolton -School Sport. Leigh has 

organised sportfor RangioraHigh School for 

the last 10 years,going above and beyond 

whatisexpectedofthe role to ensure 

students have rewarding and memorable 

sporting experienceduring their time at the 

school. She has broughther ownpassion 

forsportinto the role and has thrived on 

seeing students grow through the sporting 

opportunities she has helped create. 

PeterStevenson -SurfLifeSaving. Over 

20 years associatedwith the WaikukuBeach 

SurfLifeSaving Club has not dampened 

Peter’spassion forthe sportnor the dedication he puts 

into coaching and mentoring club members at all levels. 

Peterisahighly respectedcoach within Canterbury 

SurfLifeSaving circles and has coached the Canterbury 

DevelopmentSquad as well as junior WaikukuClub 

members to national competitions. Peter plans all the 

club’s trainings through the year then assists,encourages 

and mentors the coaches to implementthese plans -and 

he is ALWAYS there to support club surf life savers at their 

swimming and rescue events. 

2022 MainPower Youth 

Sports Scholarships 

MainPower is pleased to support 

youth sporting achievementin 

North Canterbury 

TheMainPower Youth Sports Scholarships 

assist local sporting talenttoperform to their 

utmost ability. TheScholarshipssupporthigh 

achieving young sports people from within 

Waimakariri, Hurunuiand Kaikouradistricts 

to achieveattainable goals and to builda 

foundation thatwill encourage astrong culture 

of sporting success and excellenceacross the 

North Canterburyregion. Through apartnership 

between MainPower and the North Canterbury 

Sport&Recreation Trust,scholarship recipients 

each receive$2,000 to contributetotheir 

continued developmentintheir chosen sportfor 

the next 12 months. 

JacobTurner -Mountain Biking 

•Oceania XCOChamps 

-3 rd U19 2020/5 th U23 2022 

•NZXCO Nationals 2020 -2 nd U19 

•SIXCO Champs 2020 -1 st U19 

•SecondarySchool Champs 2020 

-U20 1 st XCO/2 nd Enduro/3 rd DH 

•Selection to NZ team forUCI 

2021 WorldMTB Junior Champs 

Millie-Jane McIlraith -Shooting 

•Selectedfor theNZOpen 

Women’s Skeet Team 2021 

•NZSecondarySchools Nationals - 

2 nd ,3 rd &5 th placefinishes 

•CanterburyOpen 2021 

-1 st Cgrade Continental 

-2 nd Cgrade Single &Double rise 

-3 rd Cgrade Triples 

Alys Scott -Crossfit 

•Crossfit Nationals 2021 -1 st in 

16/17 yr division 

•Crossfit Nationals 2020 -2 nd in 

14/15yrdivision 

•World Crossfit Champs 2022 -9 th 

in 16/17 yr division 

•Qualified forDownUnder Crossfit 

Champs EliteDivision 2022 

Georgia Gold -Netball 

•MemberofMainland Netball’s 

NNL team 2022 

•NZSecondary Schools 2021 

•Mainland National Netball 

League developmentsquad 2021 

•NCNC U18 Nationals team 2021 

JessicaHendren -Athletics 

•Oceania Athletics Champs 2022 - 

1 st U18 High Jump 

•Selectedfor NZ Secondary 

Schools Athletics team 2022 

•NZSecondarySchools Champs 

2020 -1 st Jnr Girls High Jump 

IvyBrown-Basketball 

•Selectedfor BBNZ U17 team at 

FIBA U17 WorldCup in Hungary. 

•PartofNCBA U17 team finishing 

4 th at National Champs 2022. 

•MainlandEaglesAcademy.

NEWS 


Weaving exhibition 


An exhibition that bringsthe beauty and 

serenity of NewZealand’s nativeforests 

indoorsisonshow at the ChamberGallery 

in the RangioraLibrary. 

The Ngahere –The Bush of Aotearoa, 

exhibition, by members of the 

Professional Weavers NetworkofNew 

Zealand, is on tour throughoutNew 

Zealand. 

The exhibition featuresmore than39 

pieces of art work including handwoven 

textured and gauze fabrics,tapestries, 

Jacquardweaves,floor rugsand cushions. 

The exhibition blendsimagination, skill 

and creativeflairand Rangioraisthe first 

stopinthe group’s nationwidetourwhich 

includes exhibitions in sixother towns. 

It bringstogether someofNew 

Zealand’s most talented weavers, who 

have taken inspiration from awide 

variety of forest experiences and 

interpreted theminmanydifferentways, 

using akaleidoscopeoftextures,colours 

andfiltered light whilealso keeping the 

textures and coloursofthe forest in mind, 

though notnecessarilybeing literal in 

that approach. 

TheNgahere –The BushofAotearoa is 

atactileexhibitionand visitors are 

encouraged to immerse themselves in the 

show andtohandle thework. 

It is an active group, providing a 

stimulatingand excitingenvironmentfor 

members withanannual seminarwhich 

providesanopportunitytoshare 

knowledge, expertise andnew 

developments within weavingand the 

fibrearts. 

TheNgahere –The BushofAotearoa 

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River access blocked 


Vehicle accesshas been blocked to the 

nesting ground of the endangered 

AshleyRakahuri River birds forthe 

breeding season. 

Blocksto25access ways were 

installedearlierthismonthbytwo 

members of the AshleyRakahuri 

RivercareGroup (ARRG)and a 

contractor. Theywill remainuntil after 

the breeding seasonends early in 

February. 

ARRGmember NickLedgard says 

onlyaccess ways from the Okuku 

junction down to the SH1 bridge were 

blockedbecausethis is themain birdbreeding 

stretch on the Ashley 

RakahuriRiver. 

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Car show extravaganza. .. Cars lined up at the Kaikoura race course last Saturday during 

the Kaikoura Hop. 


Hopping to theHop 


Kaikoura’s streets reverberated to the 

sound of thousands of V8s, classic and 

custom cars over the weekend. 

The annual Kaikoura Hop returned 

with acolourful bang after two years of 

COVID restrictions hampered the event. 

Founder Doug O’Callahan said it had 

been abusy few days. 

He praised his wife Fonz and all the 

Kaikoura and Christchurch people who 

had stepped up at the last minute to take 

over the reigns of the show when he 

suffered heart problems. 

‘‘This year due to my surgery, my wife 

and my daughter plus Elaine and Hunter 

Clark and many others kindly stepped 

up and took over many of my roles. 

‘‘This great event couldn’t have 

happened if it wasn’t for them,’’ he said. 

Now in its 12th year, the biggest part of 

the four day long hop, the Car Show 

Extravaganza, was held in its traditional 

venue at the Kaikoura race course. 

Dougs says that once again the show 

attracted about 1000 car entries and over 

5000 spectators. 

‘‘Many more always come up on day 

trips from north and south, especially 

when the weather was fine like it was on 

Saturday. 

‘‘Doug says it was avery successful 

event despite the tough economic times. 

‘‘Everyone who came, and they came 

from as far as Whangarei and 

Invercargill, said they had, had agreat 

time. 

‘‘We put alot on for them including 

poker runs, adrive in movie, pin up 

contests, skate contest, burn out 

contests, many scenic runs around the 

district, agiant party, and my favourite 

was the cruise to Rodin Cars at Mount 

Lyford.’’ 

Doug says it was an amazing drive out 

to the race car builders private track and 

factory in North Canterbury. 

‘‘We were so grateful to the team there 

letting us look around the place.’’ 

As the theme was ‘Happy Days” many 

of the women attending dressed for the 

occasion as did afew men. 

‘‘Every one is looking forward to next 

years event,’’ says Doug. 

More photos on page 24 

Electric classic cars unlikely 

Converting classiccars to electric power is 

aUnitedStates trend unlikely to catch on 

in New Zealand, saysanAmberley classic 

car owner and events organiser. 

Trevor StanleyJoblin believes the high 

cost of the conversionswouldput Kiwi 

classic car owners off converting their 

petrolpowered vehicles to electric power. 

‘‘Classicvehicles are generally just used 

for classiccar gatherings,tours,rallies and 

shows,’’ he says.‘‘Ofcourse,itisalso nice 

for afamilypicniclunch,out in the country 

on asummer Sunday.But overall the 

mileage per vehicle is not high, so is it 

worththe cost?’’ 

Mr Stanleysays spending the thousands 

of dollarstoconvert to electric may make 

senseifthe classic car ownerwants their 

prideand joy to remain in the family, and 

plan to bequeath it to family members or 

placeitinafamily trust.He is unaware of 

any New Zealand work shopspecialising 

in convertingdomestic combustionengine 

vehicles to electricity power. 

‘‘That is not to say that there is not an 

opportunity for someone to specialise in 

doingso. Ithinkchange is on the way, but 

in my opinion, the number of classiccar 

owners thatwill changetoelectric, area 

very small percentage.’’ 

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Spring is in the air and AllTogether 

Kaiapoi's free ‘Party in the Park' is 

back on again for 2022. 

It is happening this Sunday, 

September 25, from 11.30am to 2.30pm 

The ‘Party in the Park'will be held at 

TrousselotPark, in Kaiapoi, and 

marksthe startofthe annual Kaiapoi 

Spring Festival with music, fun and 

games. 

The musicwill be presented by a 

live 8piece music band, the ‘Family 

Affair’, with SharonWilliams and her 

family playing. 

All Together Kaiapoiproject coordinator 

LindaDunbar said it will be 

afabulousday out for the whole family 

with avarietyofattractions on offer 

including: foodand marketstalls, 

raffles, pedalmania,photo booth, 

bouncy castles, face painting, paint 

ball target shooting, pony rides, 

interactive farmyard, bumper boats 

and waterwalkers. 

The Partyinthe Park, sponsoredby 

the KiwiGaming Foundation and 

Blackwell’s Department Store, is just 

one of anumber of events on during 

the Kaiapoi Spring Festival. 

ThereisaTreasure Hunt sponsored 

by CreativeCommunities and 

Easylawn. 

It willrun fromSeptember24 

through to October 16, with 20 shopsin 

Kaiapoi and Silverstream displaying 

whiteline drawn artworkintheir 

windows. 

But only 12 will have achicken 

hidden in theirartwork. List all 12 

correctly to win. 

The artwork on each of the business 

windows has been created by different 

Waimakariri artists of various ages 

from primary and secondary school 

studentsthrough to adults. Entry 

forms for the ‘Spring ShopWindow 

Treasure Hunt'can be collected from 

the Kaiapoi Library. 

The Kaiapoi Garden Clubwill be 

creating aspectacular floral display 

as part of the Spring Festival in the 

space where Patchina the Giraffeison 

Williams Street beside the ANZ bank 

tomorrow afternoon. 

Once againthe very colourful large 

woodendaffodils have been installed 

on the planters on the Kaiapoi bridge. 

Organised by All Together Kaiapoi 

in partnershipwith the Kaiapoi 

MenzShed who made them three years 

ago and install them for special 

occasions. 

All Together Kaiapoi are also 

planning on installingalarge number 

of yellow lanterns to hang on both 

sides of the Kaiapoi bridge duringthe 

SpringFestival. 

Brightening up the day ... All Together 

Kaiapoi project coordinator Linda Dunbar 

(left), the KaiapoiTuahiwi Community 

Board chairperson and chairperson of All 

Together Kaiapoi Jackie Watson and the 

Menzshed of Kaiapoi project coordinator 

Bob Smith, with one of eight large scale 

wooden daffodils erected in the planter 

boxes on the Kaiapoi Bridge to 

commemorate the start of the Kaiapoi 

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Inflatable fun for all in Kaiapoi 


The Kaiapoi Promotion Association is 

bringing back afun free eventfor 

Waimakaririschools. 

The Inflatarun challenge is on againin 

Kaiapoi on October18, and this year it 

will not just be for students. 

The publicisalso going to have an 

opportunity to test their skills around the 

Inflatarun circuit. 

Last year350, Year 5to8studentsfrom 

Ohoka,Pegasus Town, Kaiapoi Borough 

and St Patrick's schoolswent headtohead 

at Kaiapoi Promotion Association’s 

(KPA) first interschoolchallenge at 

MurphyPark. 

The students were buzzingwith 

excitement as they lined up for the big 

loop track and relay race made up of 12 

inflatable obstacles provided by 

Inflatarun. 

At the end of the event Pegasus Bay 

Schoolwas declared the winnersand 

received atrophydonatedbythe Lions 

Club of Pegasus Town. 

Inflatarun director Graham Mosssays 

duringlockdownhedecidedtocreate 

something fun for rural schoolstoenjoy 

without travelling into Christchurch city. 

WaimakaririDistrict Council Mayor 

Dan Gordon attendedand saw firsthand 

how muchthe students enjoyed 

participating. 

‘‘Thanks to Kaiapoi Promotion 

Association for initiating this fun event 

for students to enjoy.I’m really thrilled 

it’s being offered to so many students 

throughout the WaimakaririDistrict. 

‘‘Any opportunity that gives young 

peoplethe opportunity to be in the 

outdoors, exercising and also having fun 

is something to be encouraged’’ 

KPA Chairman MartinPinkham says 

they wereable to use asmall bit of 

funding left overfrom the Kaiapoi 

Christmas Carnivaltomake the first 

Big kids ... All ages will get to have agoatthe inflatarun challenge next month in Kaiapoi. 

event free and accessiblefor the schools, 

and this year’s event has been able to be 

run due to some fundingfrom 

Youthtown. 

‘‘Itwas fantastictosee all the schools 

together like this. 

‘‘Wealso want people to know that 

Murphy Park is agreat venueand 

Kaiapoi is afun place for people to do 

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Event manager TracyInwood says she 

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free annualevent,and is so pleasedthat 

the event can be run again this year. 

Tracy saysdue to lotsofrequests the 

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Disc golfcould soon be anew attractionat 

Kaiapoi Domain. 

The Waimakariri District Council’s 

greenspace team planstoconsult with the 

community following aproposalto 

develop aninehole disc golf course in the 

Kaiapoi Domain. 

The proposal gained the initialsupport 

of the KaiapoiTuahiwiCommunity Board, 

following apresentation at its meeting on 

Monday, September 19. 

Deputy Mayor Neville Atkinson said he 

looked forwardtohearingfrom the public. 

‘‘I think this is agreat concept and we 

will wait to see what the peoplethink 

aboutthe use of the domain. 

‘‘There’s plentyofspace at the domain 

and the onlyproblem will be themagpies.’’ 

BoardmemberBrent Cairns said the 

appeal of disc golfwas therewas no age 

barrier. 

‘‘It’s going to bringinall the agesand it’s 

apositive for Kaiapoi.’’ 

Cr Al Blackie also backedthe idea and 

suggestedthe incoming board could 

considerputtingupsome money towards 

the project. 

In apresentation to the board,Ben Croll 

and Ryan Molata said there were50disc 

golf courses in New Zealand, with four in 

Canterbury. 

The pair were busy fundraisingand 

seeking sponsorshiptopay fornine 

baskets (estimated cost $7284.23),18 

sleeves ($746.24) and ninetee pads 

($110/m2). 

It would be entirelyfree to participants, 

who would just need to bring afrisbie. 

The rules were similar to golf and 

participants could download an app on to 

theirphone to keep score. 

The boardvoted to install amemorial 

seat and plaquededicatedtoformerboard 

chairperson ChrisGreengrass, whopassed 

Disc golf ... The Kaiapoi Domain may soon host adisc golf course, as the sport grows in 

popularity. 

PHOTO: FILE 

away earlierthis year. 

The seatwouldbelocatedonthe north 

bank of the Kaiapoi River, next to the 

Coastguardbuildingand facingthe 

mountains and the library,board 

chairperson Jackie Watson said. 

‘‘The family thoughtthe location was 

appropriate because of Chris’ involvement 

with the rivercarnival.’’ 

Councilstaff willwork with the 

Greengrass family on the finaldesign. 

Asculpture funded by the Kaiapoi Art 

Expo will be erected at Silverstream 

EsplanadeReserve. 

The Waimakariri Arts Trust, which 

organises the expo, commissioned the 

sculpture from Amberley artistRaymond 

Herberand donated it to the Waimakariri 

Public Arts Trust. 

The board approvedthe location, which 

had been chosenbythe Waimakariri 

Public Arts Trust and the council’s 

greenspacespace. 

It will installedupon alow mound 

northeast of the central path. 

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MP opposes Ohoka plan 


LocalDemocracy Reporter 

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey 

admitsopposing aprivate plan 

changefor aproposed North 

Canterbury residential 

development was not an easy 

decision. 

Mr Doocey has expressed his 

opposition to aproposed 

development at Ohoka,near 

Rangiora, despite the developer 

being amemberofhis extended 

family. 

The Waimakariri District 

Council has receivedaround 630 

submissions in response to the 

850 section development 

proposed by Rolleston 

Industrial Developments Ltd. 

The company is partofCarter 

Group,and is run by Mr Doocey’s 

cousinTim Carter. 

‘‘Somepeople felt Ihad a 

conflict of interest, but Iwas 

upfront from the beginning and I 

felt thatIhad ajob to do as the 

local MP to listentopeople’s 

concerns,’’MrDoocey said. 

‘‘In away, with Carter Group 

being aprominent company in 

Canterbury, it was inevitable 

this issue would potentially 

arise. 

‘‘I feelattimes people did 

make personal attacks because 

of my familyconnection withthe 

developer which Ifeel was 

uncalled for. 

‘‘I can’t be responsiblefor 

what people do in my extended 

familythey have to be 

responsiblefor their own 

decisions.’’ 

Despite the family 

connection, Mr Doocey said 

he decided, after hearing the 

concerns of residents, the 

proposed developed would be 

bad for the community. 

He cited the loss of 

productive soils, the risk of 

flooding and transport issues 

among his reasonsfor 

opposing the development. 

‘‘In New Zealand the lossof 

productive soils is amajor 

issue and this plan change 

would leadtothe lossof 

productive soils.’’ 

He understood aNational 

PolicyStatement on 

productive soils was being 

prepared by the Government. 

Mr Doocey said anumber of 

residents in Ohoka, 

Silverstreamand south 

Kaiapoi had raised concerns 

about flooding, which were 

highlighted in the recent 

heavy rain events. 

Transport was another 

issue highlighted by 

residents,with Tram Road 

already under pressure from 

congestion. 

Mr Doocey said he had 

written to Environment 

Minister David Parker and 

raisedquestions in 

Parliament in response to 

residents’concerns. 

He alsodisputed the 

developer’s assessment the 

proposed development was 

consistent with the National 

PolicyStatement on urban 

development. 

Under the NPS, housing 

developments were allowed in 

urban environments which had 

existing or planned public 

transport services. 

‘‘Ohokaisneitherurbannor 

serviced by public transport,’’ 

Mr Dooceysaid. 

‘‘I’m supportive of green fields 

development in areasinclose 

proximity to planned urban 

development areas with linksto 

existing infrastructure suchas 

roadingand three waters.’’ 

North Canterburybased 

Labour List MP Dan Rosewarne 

said he had also been contactby 

concerned residents and had 

raised questions with 

Government Ministers. 

‘‘I’ve been quitesurprised at 

the backlash,’’ he said. ‘‘The 

feedback I’vehad from the 

Ministers is thatit’s examples 

like this,that’s why we’re looking 

at the RMA (Resource 

ManagementAct). We need to 

make it abit more consistent so 

we can get better coordination 

with future developments.’’ 

AWaimakaririDistrict 

Councilspokesperson said 

submissionswere being 

processed, with asummarytobe 

prepared for afurther 

submission period of 10 days 

before hearings wereheld. No 

date has been set for asecond 

submission period or for 

hearings, whichwill be heard by 

independent commissioners. 

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NC Police report 

North Canterbury Police incidentstoSeptember 18 

Saturday, September 10: Acontrolled purchase operation was 

conducted in the Waimakariri area by the Liquor Licensing Team 

in Christchurch. Ayoung person was taskedwith attempting to 

purchase alcohol. Atotal of 28 premises were visited, no sales 

were made which is very pleasing. 

Sunday, September 11: AMilwaukee impact wrench was stolen 

from ahouse deck on Main North Road, Woodend. 

Tuesday, September 13:A35 year old male was charged with drug 

and firearm offences after an incident at Waikuku. 

Wednesday, September 14:Aname plate was stolen from atrailer 

in PercivalStreet,Rangiora;Anattempted burglary was reported 

to aproperty in Sutherland Drive, Kaiapoi. Entry was not gained; 

Ascam was reported where the scammerpretendedtobethe 

victim’s daughter, convincing them to supply the credit card 

number. The scammers had obtainedbasic details of the daughter 

and the contact was made over social media. Areminder to always 

confirm who you are dealing with; Amale saying he was collecting 

for the Cancer Society in Kaiapoi causedconcern. No money was 

handed over; Two vehicles on Helicon Street in Pegasus were 

entered.Tools and awallet were stolen. The cards from the wallet 

were used soon after in Christchurch. 

Thursday, September15:Agrey 2002 Nissan Fairlady was stolen 

from acar sales yard on Williams Street in Kaiapoi; Asteam 

cleaner was stolen from aFlaxton Road business in Rangiora; A 

person was seen on CCTV trying vehicle door handles on Jove 

Drive in Pegasus; A24year old male was arrested after being seen 

by amember of the public tagging in Rangiora. Excellentwork by 

the witness who followed the offender until Police arrived; Two 

drones were seen flying around BradleysRoad in Ohoka. 

Friday, September 16:Awhite Toyota Passo was stolen from Te 

Hurunui DriveinPegasus. Another vehicle was brokeninto 

nearby; ARangiora male was processed for Driving with Excess 

Breath Alcohol after beingstopped in Kaiapoi; Friday,September 

16/Saturday,September 17: AGallagher solar electric fence unit 

was stolen from afarm on Balcairn Amberley Road. 

Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18:Alowered 

white Ute was seen acting suspiciouslyinKotare Ave in Rangiora; 

Ared MazdaFamilia was stolenfrom Charles Street, Kaiapoi,and 

located on Otaki Street; AHonda EU65isgeneratorwas stolen 

from atrailer parked at an address in Kippenberger Ave 

Rangiora;Tagging was placed on the toilets at MatawaiPark 

Rangiora and Trousselot Park Kaiapoi; Alarge terracotta pot was 

stolen in Pegasus; Two cheetah statues were stolen from an 

addressinMacphail Ave Rangiora.

Spring flower show 

The Woodend Community Centre will be 

blooming on Saturday,October 1. 

Spring blooms will brighten up the 

centre, alongwith floralart, bakingand 

crafts, at the 89th annualWoodend 

Spring FlowerShow. 

Exhibitors from as far field as Leeston, 

Christchurch and Rakaia are expectedto 

join local North Canterbury entrants to 

show off theirdaffodils in the open, 

intermediate and novice classes. 

Therewill also be classes for other 

spring flowers, fruit and vegetables, 

preserves, baking,handcrafts, and 

photography. There’s ablokes section 

and children’s classes. 

Entrytothe show, which will run from 

1pm to 4pm,is$2, and childrenare free. 

It is also freetoenter an exhibit. 

Schedules areavailable at Paws 

Woodend, Kaiapoi and Rangiora 

Libraries, Boots nAll and businesses 

throughoutthe Waimakariri area. 

Therewill also be stallsoutside with 

plants, and Daffodil bulbsfor sale, 

alongside Devonshire teams. 

Afloral art exhibition willbeon 

display at the show run which is runby 

the WoodendGarden Cluband the Lions 

Club of Woodend Pegasus as acombined 

community project. 

The show has along and colourful 

history,beginning in 1932with agroup of 

farmer'swives wantingtoshowcasetheir 

flowers and produce. 

Blooming ... Visitors admire the range of 

daffodils on display at aprevious Woodend 

Spring Flower Show. 

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New food forest 

By SHELLEYTOPP 

Anew food forest is being established 

at Gladstone Park in Woodend with 

support from the KaiapoiFood 

Forestteam and the Waimakariri 

District Council’sgreenspaceteam. 

The first trees for the new Pegasus/ 

Woodend FoodForest were planted 

duringacommunity plantingday held 

at the park on Sunday September 11. 

The event was heldthree days after 

the death of Queen Elizabeth 11, and 

the first treeplantedinthe new forest 

was aRoyalGala apple tree, which 

‘‘seemed appropriate,’’ said the 

Kaiapoi FoodForest Board of 

Trustees chair, Brent Cairns. 

Every tree was donatedbylocal 

residents, the Woodend Nursery, 

Riverside Horticulture,Woodend 

Volunteer Fire Brigade,Kaiapoi 

Food Forest and the Woodend 

Menzshed. 

Support for the forest beganin 

October 2021when Isa and Oliver 

Dambeck, of Pegasus, calledapublic 

meeting to discuss starting a 

community food forest at the park. 

‘‘There was such enthusiasm about 

the idea,’’ Brent said. ‘‘However it 

took manyconversations to get 

approval to use public land, but in the 

end the GreenSpace team were very 

supportive of the idea.’’ 

Afood forest is designed around 

nature, growing food in layers with 

canopy trees of fruit or nut trees 

planted first, then underthat smaller 

treesthat require the protection of 

the larger trees,ortreessuch as 

kowhai or kakabeak, thatprovide 

beneficial nutrients,are planted 

followed by berries, herbs and ground 

covers. 

With the first trees in the new forest 

now planted ‘‘we are now lookingfor 

cardboardand mulchtohelp retain 

moisture and feed the trees and 

plants,’’Brentsays. 

‘‘Once we have the area covered in 

mulchwewill need borders to retain 

the mulch and makeiteasier for 

contractors to mow. Thenwecan start 

planting more plants like 

raspberries, herbs, strawberries.’’ 

The Pegasus/WoodendFood Forest 

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Kaiapoi Food Forest. Members of the 

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Cycleway link needed 



Woodend residentssay acycle waylinking 

the town with Kaiapoi is urgently needed 

for the community. 

Woodend CommunityAssociation 

chairperson Doug Weatheysaid the 

proposed cycle wayslinking Kaiapoi and 

Pegasus with Woodend should be atop 

priority. 

He was speaking at the Waimakariri 

District Council’smeetingearlier this 

monthinresponse to the council’swalking 

and cycling networkplan. 

The proposed Woodend to Kaiapoi cycle 

way would follow Sandhill Road, 

continuing parallel to State Highway 1to 

Pine Acres,before followingWilliams 

Street into Kaiapoi. 

It was listed as priority two in the 

council’s draft walking and cycling 

network plan,while the Pegasus to 

Woodend cycle waywas prioritythree. 

Mr Weathey said the Woodend to 

Kaiapoi cycleway wouldcomplete the 

circuit, with the Passchendaele Pathway 

(Kaiapoi to Rangiora) and the Rangiora to 

Woodend Pathway. 

‘‘It would be avery nice circuit around 

the eastern part of the districtand it would 

bringalot of peopleinto the area.’’ 

WoodendSefton CommunityBoard 

chairperson ShonaPowell also addressed 

the council meeting and said the two cycle 

ways wereneeded to offerasafe route for 

cyclists. 

She saidone primary schoolpupil had 

attendedthe dropinsessions to say he 

wanted to cyclefrom Woodend to Kaiapoi 

High Schoolwhen he was older. 

‘‘We have been askingfor thesecycle 

ways since2018 and it’s no longeranice to 

have.’’ 

Kaiapoi High School principalJason 

Reid, akeen cyclist, saidthe proposed 

Woodend to Kaiapoicycle way was ‘‘a 

fantastic idea’’. 

‘‘Cycle ways like this are extremely 

valuable because theygive youngpeople 

options and it keeps them off the main 

road. 

‘‘Environmentally it means you don’t 

have to haveavehicle that burns through 

fossilfuels and it’sgood for fitness and 

wellbeing.’’ 

Kaiapoi PromotionsAssociation 

chairperson MartinPinkham served on 

the walking and cycling networkworking 

partywhich helped develop the network 

plan and was pleased to see it finally 

coming to life. 

He said aWoodend to Kaiapoi cycleway 

was ahigh priority and was surprised it 

was only listed as priority two. 

But he did haveconcerns about it 

following Williams Street intoKaiapoiasa 

less busy road wouldbeasaferoption. 

‘‘We needtoget peopleinto North 

Canterbury and we’ve got to give them 

options. 

‘‘What I’m pleased aboutisthat we 

finallyhave acycling networkplan as it 

sets aguide for the next 20 years,even if 

we may disagreewith what is given 

priority.’’ 

The council has completedits 

consultation on the draft walking and 

cycling networkplan andcouncillors were 

due to adopt it at the October council 

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21 

Housing gaps studied 

By DAVID HILL. 


AChristchurchbased community trusthas 

reached out to address socialhousing gaps 

in the wider region,including 

Waimakariri. 

The Waimakariri District Council 

earlier this monthexpressed its support to 

the Otautahi Community HousingTrust in 

setting up asister trusttosupport housing 

initiatives outside of Christchurch. 

The trust is one of the largest social 

housing providers in the country, with 2400 

housing units on its books. 

As the existing trust is contractedtothe 

Christchurch CityCouncil, anew trust 

wouldneed to be created to operate in 

otherCanterbury districts, including 

Waimakariri. 

Waimakariri District Councilstrategic 

projects general manager Simon Markham 

said the approach to the councilfollowed 

the establishment of aWaimakariri social 

housing group last year. 

The group was established amid rising 

houseprices and high rents,agrowing 

social housingwaitinglist andagrowing 

populationinthe district. 

‘‘Theneedinthis space is very difficult 

to determine because many are not on the 

waiting list,’’ Mr Markham said. 

‘‘What we do know is the Ministry of 

Social Development’s waitinglist in this 

district is around 100 households and it’s 

increased by 100 percent in the last 12 

months.’’ 

With limitedsocial housingavailable in 

the district, many were forced into 

camping grounds or into socialhousing in 

Christchurch. 

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Social housing ... New Kainga Ora 

housing units were opened in Kaiapoi in 

December 2020 by Housing Minister Megan 

Woods. 

PHOTO: FILE 

The council owned 100older person’s 

housing units, Kainga Ora ownedmore 

than 100 unitsinthe district and there 

were around 20 to 30 other unitsrun by 

othercommunity housing providers 

including VisionWest. 

Waimakariri had one of the highest rates 

of home ownership in the country,but 

rental housingstockswere low, Mr 

Markham said. 

Nearly 1000houses were lost in the 

Kaiapoi red zone following the 2010 and 

2011 earthquakes, withasignificant 

proportion of those homes being rentals. 

Anumber of landlords had alsotaken 

the opportunity to ‘‘cash up’’ after the 

earthquakes, reducing the district’s rental 

housing,MrMarkham said.Few new 

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Community rallies after Pines Beach fire 


23 

Desperate cries for help woke 

neighbours of 14 Rinaldi Avenue at 

2:53am on Saturday, September 10. 

Aquick 111 call, and then several ran 

over the road in the small rural 

community of Pines Beach, to help the 

single male occupant of the house 

escape the growing inferno. 

Community member Chris Anderson 

praised the swift work by the Pines 

Kairaki rural fire team who were 

quickly on the scene to find the fire was 

well involved. 

He says they quickly set about 

protecting the neighbouring properties 

because the more than 100 year old 

house was well alight. 

Fire and Emergency Senior Advisor 

Wayne Hamilton says the house was 

completely destroyed, and there was 

minor damage to aneighbouring 

property. 

‘‘Incidents like this are areminder 

how fast fires are, and the occupant was 

lucky to escape. We encourage everyone 

to have an escape plan and to practice 

it,’’ he says. 

Hamilton said the fire was not being 

treated as suspicious. 

‘‘Sadly the owner, who is well known 

in this small tight knit rural community, 

lost everything in the fire,’’ Mr Anderson 

said. 

Mr Anderson says he had known the 

occupant for over 20 years and once 

residents established he had lost 

everything in the blaze, he and others 

set about finding spare clothes for the 

victim to wear. 

‘‘All he had on him was his smoke and 

fire stained clothes, he still had them on 

when Ivisited him the next day in 

Christchurch hospital where he is being 

treated for minor injuries. 

‘‘With the help of the nurses we got 

Friends in need ... Pines Beach resident 

Chris Anderson has been amazed at the kind 

response by people in the community. 


him out of those horrible smelly clothes 

and Istarted to put the word out for help 

from anyone who had old clothes in his 

XL size.’’ 

Mr Anderson says he has been amazed 

by the response from the community. 

‘‘Very quickly we had apile of good 

quality clothes and stuff to help him 

rebuild his life when he gets somewhere 

new to live. 

‘‘I even had people from Rangiora call 

me up offering clothes, pots, pans, sofas 

and beds. 

‘‘Everyone had just been great. 

‘‘Already we have enough to outfit his 

kitchen and make him comfortable,’’ he 

Empty shell ... The fire damaged house at 14 Rinaldi Avenue Pines Beach settlement. 

PHOTO: FENZ 

said. 

Mr Anderson says he was surprised 

how it all come together. 

‘‘I was heading into see him when a 

kind woman pulled up and offered me a 

bag full of new socks and underpants. 

‘‘Others walked in with clothes, some 

still with the tags on, it’s been humbling 

to see the response,’’ he said. 

But the biggest and most emotional 

part happened when Mr Anderson 

returned to the hospital ward with abig 

bag full of clothes and acell phone he 

and another fireman had chipped in to 

buy for their neighbour. 

‘‘If you can imagine the look of 

gratitude on someone’s face when they 

are handed enough supplies to get them 

through the next few weeks and then we 

pulled out the cellphone and his face 

just lit up. 

‘‘He was so grateful because we had 

given him the one thing he missed the 

most, his own phone was destroyed in 

the fire so when we handed him anew 

one he was so happy, now he could talk 

to his extended family and let them 

know he was okay. 

‘‘All we need now for our neighbour is 

accommodation, socks, jocks and 

singlets,’’ he said. 

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Kaikoura Hop car show extravaganza 

Great view. .. The 2022 Kaikoura Hop returned to the Kaikoura Race Course for its annual car extravaganza over the weekend attracting over 1000 custom cars. 


Agentle buff up ... Clint Morris of Leithfield Beach wipes down his 2009 Ford 

XR8 295 V8 at the Kaikoura Hop. 

Smile ... Kiara Thorpe 

10, of Rangiora, entered 

the Miss Pin Up fashion 

contest at the Hop. 

Rat rods ... Muddy conditions underfoot didn’t seem to mind these V8 coupes 

on show. 

Smile please ... Benjamin Snook of Rangiora poses with his Ford Escort Mk2 

1600 as members of the Youbee student film crew document the Kaikoura Hop. 

Moving sights ... Craig Grimshaw and his daughter Sylvie 7, right, joined the rest of the Grimshaw family 

as they gather each year to watch the thousands of custom cars parading past them in Kaikoura . 

Welcome ... Debbie Walford and Gordon 

O’Callahan man the gates at the Kaikoura Hop. 

AMX fun ... Tracey Snook of Rangiora drove her 

1974 AMC AMX Javelin Penske to the Hop. 

On show too ... Kirsty Hopewell of Bromley walks with Scarlett Chandler 4, in 

the Miss Pin Up fashion show.

Fast and furious Ashley Forest Rallysprint 

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Stunning ... Ohoka’s David Nixon made his rallysprint debut driving an 

immaculate Subaru Impreza WRX to abest time of 1:08.87. 

Going strong ... Woodend driver Dave Ollis had his best run of the weekend on Sunday when he made the 

top 16 with his best time of 1:05.14. 

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Claiming third ... Peter Murch of Rangiora won his 

fourth third in class trophy with atime of 1:17.77. 

Nice try ... Harri Silcock 19, of Rangiora competes 

in his Semog Bravo Cross Car. 

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McIver of Christchurch 

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Powerful Starlets ... Chris Herdman of Rangiora, 

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North Canterbury Wearable Arts Show 

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Beach, and modelled by Nikayla Beer, was the adult categories Supreme 

Award winner. 

Supreme Student Categories winner ... Scared and 

Stared to Stone, designed by Jess Brosnahan, Katelyn 

Wilson and Jamie Keogh, and modelled by Katelyn 

Wilson, on stage at the North Canterbury Wearable Arts 

Show in the Rangiora Town Hall last Saturday night. 

Holy Cow ... Aunique design by Charlie Dean and 

modelled by Eden Peacock, was Highly Commended in 

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Dancing stars ... The North Canterbury School of Dance juniors 

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WAIAU PIG HUNT 


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cash prizes across all sections for all 

entrants, with athermal imageramong 

the major spot prizes for hunters 

enteredinthe Opensection, plus more 

prizes to be announced. 

The committeehopesthe prize pool 

will encouragepeople to take some 

time out over Labourweekend— 

October21to 23 —toget out hunting, 

with the main aim of supporting worthy 

groups. 

The WaiauVolunteer Fire Brigade, in 

conjunction with the Amuri Rams 

(GoldenOldies) rugby team,are 

organising thisyear’sevent as a 

fundraiser. 

Since its inceptionmore than 20 years 

ago the annualhunt has raised funds 

for avariety of community groups who 

have all rolled up their sleeves to keep 

the hunt alive and raisefunds for their 

organisation. 

With Covid19 restrictionsremoved 

the committeeare really looking 

forward to welcoming everyone back to 

the Waiau Rugby Club grounds again 

for the weighin. 

Abarbecue will be running, along 

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alcohol is allowed. 

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pig carryobstacle course, rabbit/hare 

carryfor kids, gumboot throw and if the 

weather is favourable aslip slide will 

be set up to keep the children 

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prizebeing aHanmerSprings Escape 

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accommodation in Bella Vista Family 

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Firstprize also includes aHanmer 

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This yearthe Junior Huntersection, 

for those aged 8to16years of age, has 

some extra prizes available with the 

inclusion of averageweight pig and 

deer. 

All entrantsinthis section 

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Free entry is available for younger 

hunters, 14 and under,with aheaviest 

possum,hare, rabbit and most small 

pests competition which can be entered 

at weighin. 

All of the prizes available for the 

fundraiser are available due to the 

generosity and supportofmany local 

businesses. 

The online entryform is available via 

alink on the Waiau Pig Hunting 

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the QR Code. 

Entriesclose on Wednesday, October 

19. 

Hunterscan take to the hillsonFriday, 

October21, with weighin between12 

noon and 3pm on Sunday, October 23. 

The hunt is held in association with 

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Peer support group being established 


27 

ARangiora woman with arare formof 

ovarian cancer is startingagynaecological 

cancer peer support group. 

Catharine Hogan was diagnosed with 

the disease 19 years ago. 

Catharine was not expectedtolive more 

than fiveyears,but says earlydetection, 

surrounding herself with agood medical 

team who knew what they were doing, plus 

having faith and inner strength have all 

helped her to extendthat early prognosis. 

‘‘Because of all those positives, Ihave 

experienced much lessstress in dealing 

with my illness,’’ she says. 

Catharine,(Ngati Kuri) says she 

inherited her inner strength fromher 

grandmother NanaHogan. 

‘‘If you had dropped abomb on her you 

wouldhave been sorry for the bomb,’’ 

Catharine says. 

‘‘Shewas avery strong woman.’’ 

Catharine is being supported by Cancer 

Society North Canterburytoestablish the 

group. The initial meetings for the new 

groupwill be held in their Rangiora office, 

but futuremeetingsmay also be held at 

otherlocations. 

There will be no medical practitioners 

or hierarchy in the group, Catharinesays. 

‘‘Everyoneatthe meetings will havea 

livedexperience of gynaecologicalcancer. 

We willall have agood understandingof 

what we are goingthrough and how we 

mightbeable to helpand support each 

other.’’ 

Gynaecologicalcancersare knownas 

the silent cancers. 

Catharine is hoping her new peer 

support group will help raise awarenessof 

Peer support group planned ... Catharine Hogan, centre, is starting agynaecological cancer peer support group, with support from 

members of Cancer Society North Canterbury, in Rangiora, Gabrielle O’Connell, left and Emma WestwoodDavies, right. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

themand help womenwho havethe 

disease gainstrength and companionship 

fromeach other. The inaugural meeting 

willbeheld on Monday,October 10, 

starting at 7pm, in the CancerSociety 

North Canterbury's Rangioraoffice in the 

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Astride his trusty Honda he loves 

pootlingaround the backroads of 

North Canterbury discoveringnew 

andinteresting places off the 

beaten track. 

“There is so much to see right 

here on our own backdoor,”he 

says. 

Hisson Simon works on anearby 

dairy farm and wheneverhecan, 

he loves riding withdad through 

theback blocks. 

“Weget away wheneverSimon 

hastime whether it be midweek or 

in the weekends, we just enjoythe 

time potteringaroundthe dirt 

roads and findingnew places,”said 

Colin. 

This love for slow and steady has 

allowed the pair to joinwith fellow 

leisuremotorcyclist MikeTucker 

of Woodend, to signupfor the 2022 

Postie rally. 

The 2022 Postie Bike Rally is a 

270km roundtrip through the wild 

and scenicMackenzie country. It 

starts and finishes in Twizel over 

the secondweekend in November. 

Run by the Goldfields Heritage 

Trust, the rally followsagrowing 

trend for small and slow 

motorcycle adventure off road 

trips which started in Australia. 

There the rallies are thousands 

of kilometres long which is along 

way aboardasmall capacity farm 

or off road bike or typically a 

versionofthe small sturdyHonda 

and Yamaha motorcycles posties 

use to deliver mail on, hencethe 

Having fun ... Colin Pullan aboard his trusty Honda. 

rally name. 

Colin Pullan saysthat when he 

saw the advertising for the Twizel 

postie rally he knew he had to 

enter. 

‘‘I talkedtoSimonand Mike and 

theywere justaskeen as Itodoit. 

havea650cc adventure bike which 

Isometimesuse for ridesand it is 

the most comfortablebike Ihave 

everridden, but this rally will be 

aboard our little bikesand believe 

me thoseseats can hurt after a 

while, butweare not going fast and 

it’sall about thefun of riding in 

new areas,’’hesays. 

Although its only 270 kms long, 

participants can expect unformed 


roads, theodd river crossing, dusty 

long shingleroads, rocks,scenic 

sights and good comradeship from 

thehundreds of riders as they 

discover the Mackenzie Valley and 

surrounding areas,including the 

Hakataramea. 

Mike Turner says the group will 

onlyfind out on the Saturday 

morningwhere theywill be riding 

that day, making the adventure all 

thatmore interesting. 

“It’salot of fun riding the wee 

bikes and it’s an awesome way to 

see the countryside,” said the 

former hillclimbchampion usedto 

going fast.The Twizel postierally 

willbeafirst for him. 

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Weed and pest 

free island 

River islands, covered in weeds on the Hurunui River, 

come at acost of river bird life. 

Earlier this month, agroup effort clearing weeds 

resulted in aweedfree NIWA Island, just downstream 

from the SH7 bridge. 

About 25 nesting river birds, including blackfronted 

terns, wrybill, blackbilled gulls and banded dotterels, 

require aweedfree haven because they will only nest in 

places that are completely free of vegetation taller than 

themselves. 

Hurunui District Council’s Water and Land coordinator 

Rima Herber says this is the natural state of the braided 

rivers before introduced plants began to occupy these 

ecosystems. 

She was one of the group members weeding the island’s 

tree lupin —not to be confused with the coloured Russel’s 

lupin found in the Tekapo Basin —and says maintaining 

asafe nesting habitat is essential for the survival and 

existence of these river birds. 

Tree lupin is an invasive introduced plant, well adapted 

to the dry lowfertility environments of the riverbeds. It 

grows fast, is very deep rooting, has tough longlived seeds 

and will grow to over two meters in acouple of seasons. 

‘‘These birds use river islands such as NIWA Island to 

keep safe from predation by cats, rats, hedgehogs, stoats, 

ferrets and weasels.’’ 

The ongoing project is managed by Environment 

Canterbury (ECan), and partly funded through the 

Immediate Steps programme, previously administered 

through the Hurunui/Waiau Uwha Zone Committee. 

‘‘The birds that nest on these braided rivers will not nest 

anywhere else,’’ says Ms Herber. 

ECan ensured asubstantial channel was dug between 

the island and the riverbank ECan to deter pests, as the 

original channel disappeared during the recent winter 

highwater events. In addition to the weeding, an intensive 

trapping project is also planned on the island to catch any 

predators that find their way on to the island. 

‘‘This was alesson learnt from aprevious year when rats 

swam across to the island, with the result that very few 

birds fledged that year.’’ 

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The future of Woodend and Pegasusis 

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month’s local governmentelections. 

Work has begun to review the 

WoodendPegasus Area Strategyand 

Waimakariri District Councilstaffplan 

to engage with the new WoodendSefton 

CommunityBoard before the end of the 

year. 

Strategy, engagementand economic 

development managerSimon Hart says 

the existing strategy was adopted in 

2013 and had alifespanof10 years. 

Staff have been busy reviewing the 

outcomes of the existing strategy, and 

considering the rapid growth of the 

area. 

‘‘Fromatiming perspective, we are 

mindfulofthe upcoming local body 

elections in October. 

‘‘We have consciously held off 

launching into the more significant 

parts of the review until the new council 

and WoodendSefton Community Board 

is in place.’’ 

He anticipatedthe reviewedstrategy 

would consider key issues such as 

transport and connectivity, ongoing 

population /residentialgrowth, key 

activity areas for community facilities, 

businessesand community services. 

The council previously signalledthe 

reviewwould takeplace in the 2023/24 

financial year. 

But the WoodendSefton Community 

Board pushedfor the reviewtohappen 

sooner. 

‘‘There’s exciting times ahead for the 

area and it means aplan can be 

developed to help give some direction 

for the future,’’ Shona Powell, board 

chairpersonsays. 

‘‘Bringing it forward slightly was 

needed giventhe rapid growth this area 

has experienced and to providesome 

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‘‘A lot has happened in the area since 

then (2013), it is growingsignificantly 

and rapidly and work on reviewing and 

formulating anew strategy needs to be a 

priority.’’ 

The 2013strategyidentified the need 

for aPegasus roundabout, Gladstone 

Park redevelopmentand aGladstone 

Road cycle /walkway,which havebeen 

completed. 

The board was alsocontinuing to 

advocate for safe pedestrian and cycle 

accessbetweenWoodend,Ravenswood 

and Pegasus.MsPowell said the revised 

strategy would needtoconsider 

population and commercial growth. 

‘‘Thiswould helpwith the direction 

going forward and would help coordinate 

everything including 

communityfacilities, youth spaces, 

roading, greenspace and business 

areas. 

‘‘Thisisthe third largest urban area 

in the district and perhapsbecauseit 

doesn’t have the ‘traditional’town 

centre, it can get overlooked.’’ 

The council anticipated opening up a 

revised strategy for public consultation 

next year. 

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Commissioners to decide 

By DAVID HILL 


Commissioners will consider the fateofa 

housing development in Amberley. 

The Hurunui District Council’s strategy 

and policycommittee voted last week to 

appoint two independent commissionersto 

considersubmissions for aresource 

consent application forstagesthree to six 

in The Clearing subdivision. 

The Clearing subdivision ,located 

between Amberley Beach and Carters 

Roads, has 123 sections established in the 

firsttwo stages. The application proposed 

creating afurther 201 sections ranging in 

size from400m2 to 1028m2,with the vast 

majority below700m2. 

But the Hurunui District Plan allowed 

for just 20 percent of sections to be smaller 

than 700m2 for residential 1A zone. 

Othervariations to the DistrictPlan, 

included anumberofsections not meeting 

the 15 metre by 15 metre shape factor 

requirement,noncompliance withthe 

minimum 20 metre road width and alack of 

provision of footpaths on both sidesofthe 

roads. 

MayorMarie Black said she favoured 

appointing two independent 

commissioners duetothe extent of the noncompliance 

and the importance to the 

community. 

Councillors have hailed the success of 

an initiative to improve theuse of rural 

property numbering. 

Council staff joinedjoined forces with 

Culverden Volunteer Fire Brigadechief 

fire officer Craig Ritchie last year to 

improve the visibility and accuracyof 

RAPID(ruraladdress property 

identification) numbering in the Amuri 

Basin. 

Audits have been completedon70dairy 

farms, the council has approved the 

naming of rightsofway, and 576 property 

owners havepurchased RAPID numbers 

from RTL Ltd. The councilhopedtoroll the 

initiativeout over other parts of the 

district. 

Council staff have sought clarityon 

how to dispose of land which is not for sale. 

Councillorsadopted adraft Disposalof 

Property Policy, which includes asection 

on council property which is not for sale,at 

last week’s strategy and policy committee 

meeting. 

Chiefoperations officer Dan Harris said 

the councilhad arange of options to 

dispose of property which was surplus to 

requirements.These included repurposing 

the property for anotherpurpose, gifting 

property which was no longerfinancially 

beneficial to the council, selling the 

property, or demolition. 

‘‘Challenges had arisen around the 

distribution of the proceeds fromthe sale 

of property, and last year it was first 

determinedthat apolicyreview would help 

address this issue,’’ Mr Harris said. 

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Social services impress MP 

By DAVID HILL 


Murray Clarke 

Standing for Rangiora Community Board 

As a founding chairman of the Rangiora 

Community BoardIamstandingfor election 

in an endeavourtoensurethatpropertyrates 

increases for Rangiora residents are kept to 

aminimum by avoiding costly overruns and 

exploring alternativesources of funding. 

Committed to listening and acting on the 

needsofthe RangioraWardresidents. 

Ihave been alocal resident for 49 years 

involved in farminginSouthbrookand small 

businessventures. 

Community activities – Founder 

of Community Watch, Rotary Club, 

Waimakariri Health Advisory Group, Grey 

Power, Rangiora Drainage Committee and 

six termsonthe Rangiora Advisory Boardto 

name afew. 

Previously employed byOtago University 

as Facilities and Contracts Manager at 

Christchurch Hospital Site where Iamalso 

Justice of thePeace forstaffand patients. 

University Exceptional Achievement 

Award for Earthquake reinstatement work 

Otago Medical School representative on the 

Rangiora HealthHub. 

2506553 

Qualified in Building Inspection and 

Engineering, Public recreation facility 

management I have the ability to fully 

understand Council Staff reports and act 

appropriately. 

Iamcommitted to serving the Rangiora Ward residents 

▶ 3terms on the Rangiora Ashley Community Board 

▶ 49 years in Southbrook 

▶ Qualified in Building Inspection and Engineering 

▶ Justice of the Peace 

▶ Experience in facilities &contracts management 

Community activities: 

• Founder of Community Watch 

• Rotary Club • Waimakariri Health Advisory Group 

• Grey Power • Rangiora Drainage Committee 

Authorised by Murray Clarke, 027 513 7678 

The Waimakariri district is well served 

by its social serviceagencies, says a 

visiting GreenMP. 

GreenPartypublicservices 

spokesperson Jan Logie met with CAB 

NorthCanterbury, SocialServices 

Waimakariri and SalvationArmy 

Rangiora on Friday(September 9) and 

was impressed with what she saw. 

‘‘Ourcommunitiesare going through 

some really difficulttimes, but in this 

community you have 20 years of 

conscious work that has goneinto getting 

the agenciestowork together. It’s alucky 

community. 

‘‘I haven’theard of thatmany 

examplesofsuch strong connections 

between social serviceagencies.’’ 

Some communities faced aduplication 

of services, with socialagencies 

competing for funding and ‘‘a lackof 

trust’’, Ms Logiesaid. 

But the issues werethe sameand 

communities faced funding challenges in 

the wake of Covid19, risinginflation and 

the housing crisis. 

The cost of living, housing, 

employment and digital exclusion were 

common themes which cameupinher 

conversations on Friday, she said. 

Digital exclusion was being tackled in 

Parliament and was complex issueas 

therewere avarietyofreasonswhy 

people were excluded. 

Affordability, limited or no internet 

access or access to acomputerand 

English as asecondlanguage couldlead 

to exclusion, whilesome documents 

required the use of computer rather than 

acellphone. 

‘‘It’s such an importantdiscussion and 

fundamentally it’s about how do we 

shapegovernment or publicservices to 

reachpeople where theyare at,rather 

than focusingonthe organisation’s 

need,’’ Ms Logie said. 

Community organisations likeCABs 

and the librarieswere pickingthe slack 

in helping people to fill out documentsor 

prepare CVs. 

Ms Logie said she was surprised to 

learnthere was no emergency housing 

MP visit ... Rangiora Salvation Army 

Captain Lindsay Andrews (left) discusses 

social issues with Green MP Jan Logie 

during her visit to Rangiora last week. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

and onlylimited social housinginthe 

Waimakariri district, despite its size. 

It meantpeople ended living in 

campinggroundsorwere forced to seek 

support in Christchurch, awayfrom 

family, support networks, schools and 

evenemployment. 

‘‘Peoplehave the best chance of being 

resilient through changewhen they have 

people aroundthem.’’ 

‘‘Being sent away to acity, away from 

their connections makes it harder to get 

through those difficulttimes.’’ 

She said the Government was not 

doing enoughand there was aneed for 

moresocial housing and alargerprivate 

rentalstock whichwas ‘‘more affordable 

andsecure’’. 

‘‘For manypeople, home ownership 

hasbecomeanimpossible dream, so 

there is amuch greater rolefor 

Government to play in supportingpeople 

andfor those communitiesit’s so worth 

it.’’ 

Notonly was there aneed for more 

warm, dry andaffordable housing,italso 

needed to be accessible forthe ageing 

population. Just two percent of housing 

was ‘‘accessible’’, despite aquarter of the 

population being agedover65 or living 

with disabilities,’’ Ms Logie said.

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‘‘There is wonderfulgrass growth, and I 

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He says contractors have recognised pay 

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Further northDavidPankhurstof 

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ground, and it has beencold, but the 

season is looking promising. 

‘‘With the right weather, and as long as 

the ground doesn’t go likeconcrete, it will 

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Growth had sloweddown abit witha 

skiffofsnow, but given the right conditions 

it would come away again, although it will 

be abit later than further southinNorth 

Canterbury. 

Designing silage and 

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Wellplacedsupplementary feedstorage 

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Agood designwill help to reduce 

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Silage storage facilitiesshould be sited on 

land that is: 

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further awayifthe land is steep,soils are 

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Concrete with awater:cement ratio less 

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The silage bunkerfloorshouldbe 

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For bunkers cut intothe sideofahill,an 

impermeable surface is still essential. 

Concrete is best, but compacted clay may 

be suitable. Check with your localcouncil 

for its requirements. 

Silage stacksonthe groundalso needa 

sealed surface with leachate directed to a 

collection point and properly contained. A 

shallow cutoff trench around the stack 

will help prevent water runoff from the 

paddock entering the stack. 

All other stored feed is best contained in a 

concretebunker. At the very least, it needs 

asealed surface plus proper sides and a 

cover to keeprainand wind out and 

control leachate production. 

Minimising leachate 

Silageleachate is surpluswaterfrom 

silage, which carries solublesugars, 

proteins andnutrients with it as it seeps 

out of the stack. 

This leachate is extremely acidic and 

polluting to waterways.Itisabout 40 times 

stronger thanfarm dairy effluent and 200 

times strongerthan raw domestic sewage. 

It is also extremely corrosive and can 

damageconcreteand steel. Leachate 

entering freshwater is likelytoresult in 

regionalcouncil enforcement action. 

Leachate productionisinitially 

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cut pasture (or otherfeed) when it is 

placedinthe bunker.Maize silage 

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Wilting is the key to minimising silage 

leachate. 

If grass is cut and ensiledwithout wilting, 

more than 500 litres of leachate per tonne 

of grass would be produced; if the grass is 

wiltedto25% dry matter(DM), less than 30 

litresper tonneisproduced. 

Properly covering stacks to keepthe 

oxygenout and prevent rainwaterentering 

is crucial to reduce the volumeofleachate. 

For bunkers with sides, the cover should 

extendand be secured overthe sides. 

Stack the grass higher in the middle to 

allow water to run off the cover. 

For freestanding stacks, timber or 

concrete posts and soilshould be used to 

hold the coverinplace. 

Leachate collection 

If the silage stackorbunkerisclose to the 

farm dairy,the easiestoptionmay be to 

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effluent system (unless it is an oxidation 

pond treatmentsystem,asthis will 

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If the silage stackorbunkerisaway from 

the dairy, leachate should be directed into 

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The sump should be resistant to corrosion 

with at least 3m3 storage per 100 tonnes of 

grass ensiled.Itisrecommendedthat it is 

diluted (1:1) and applied to land at regular 

intervals,oritcan be added to farmdairy 

effluent. 

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Next year’s South Island Agricultural 

Field Days, in Kirwee, have got away to 

aracing start with 280 exhibitors 

already on the books. 

Organisers are optimistic that entries 

will continue to pick up pace before 

registrations close in November for the 

threeday event in March. 

The biennial field days are held every 

odd year between Kirwee and 

Waimumu and are adrawcard for 

farmers with their many machinery 

demonstrations, primary industry trade 

sites and stalls. 

Organising committee chairman 

Hayden Dorman said entries were 

coming in alot faster than the previous 

event probably as Covid19 uncertainty 

had died down. 

‘‘A lot of the big names are starting to 

roll in ...and especially the big 

machinery operators have got their big 

sites again. 

‘‘It’s been hard for them to get stock in 

the past few years, but if they have the 

same sites they must have it here.’’ 

He said they had been lucky to run 

every Kirwee event without becoming a 

casualty of Covid19 and were relieved 

that lockdowns appeared to be over. 

Eastern Southland’s Waimumu was 

less fortunate with the February event 

having to be cancelled for the first time 

in its 40year history, as was the case for 

many A&Pshows. 

‘‘That’s one thing we don’t have to 

worry about now thank God. 

‘‘Last time we were very cautious and 

were lucky, so to have 280 exhibitors by 

now is really pleasing and they are still 

rolling in every day so that’s agood 

sign.’’ 

Mr Dorman has been on the 

committee for close to 13 years. 

He has more time on his hands after 

he and his business partner sold their 

milking cow business after leasing a 

Dorie dairy farm the past six years. 

He said community spirit was behind 

the 25 committee members volunteering 

their time for the large event. 

They had already carried out several 

working bees at the Kirwee site, which 

included upgrades to tracks. 

Fed Farmers urge vigilance 

By TIM CRONSHAW 

North Canterbury farmers are being told 

to watch out for any suspicious 

behaviour around their farms after a 

major rustling operation. 

About 800 lambs taken from aproperty 

near Cheviot has prompted apolice 

investigation. 

The rustling was disclosed earlier this 

month in aTwitter post by farmer Maury 

Leyland. 

She said she was ‘‘beyond gutted’’ that 

hundreds of sheep had been stolen. 

‘‘Yards, dogs and trucks must have 

come in,’’ she said. ‘‘Someone must have 

seen something. Please contact me if you 

know anything.’’ 

She later replied to thank people for 

their support and hoped strange 

movement records might be picked up. 

Stock records via earmarks have been 

circulated to stock yards. 

Other farmers revealed they suffered 

regular stock thefts, but not on this scale. 

Soon after the post, the North 

Canterbury branch of Federated 

Farmers put out an advisory to its 

members to be extra vigilant for 

rustling. 

President Caroline Amyes said 

farmers were being advised to share any 

information relating to stock thefts with 

police. 

It would have taken alot of 

Stock thefts ... Farmers urged to be 

vigilant. 

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organisation to remove the animals, but 

she wouldn’t speculate on possible leads 

as there was apolice investigation, Mrs 

Amyes said. 

‘‘It’s never nice hearing something 

like this. People [put] so much attention 

and effort into their livestock, so when 

something like this happens you do feel 

it as acommunity.’’ 

Rustling has flared up in the past, 

Federated Farmers and insurance 

company FMG releasing achecklist of 

security measures farmers can take to 

reduce the risk. 

Farmers were recommended to have 

locks on gates and ramps in risk areas, 

and to have tops on hinges so gates 

couldn’t be lifted, Mrs Amyes said. 

Security cameras were getting 

cheaper for hightraffic areas, she said. 

Not many farmers eartagged lambs, and 

that would make tracing them more 

difficult. 

Farmers would be doing their due 

diligence and processing health records 

as amatter of course when buying stock, 

she said. 

Police said they were working with the 

farm owners and following some 

positive leads after receiving reports on 

September 4that 800 lambs were 

missing from aHurunui property. Police 

were also aware of ahandful of stock 

thefts in much smaller numbers, a 

spokeswoman said. 

‘‘Some thefts go unreported to police, 

and farmers are encouraged to make 

reports as it helps us identify patterns 

and deploy appropriately.’’ 

Police had provided security advice to 

prevent further livestock loss, she said. 

Aseries of dairy cattle thefts arose in 

Canterbury with more than 100 cows and 

calves stolen in 2016. Federated 

Farmers estimates rustling costs 

farmers about $120 million ayear. 

In demand ... Exhibitor sites are being 

snapped up ahead of the South Island 

Agricultural Field Days being held in March. 

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Happy netballers ... Kasie Jory (left), and Scarlet Wiki, Woodend Club netballers who are 

delighted with their new storage area, and gear. 


Woodend netball gear safe 

WoodendNetballClubisbouncing back 

from storage issues thanks to being 

awardedanANZ Netballgrant. 

It now has anew storage facility to keep 

its property safe, plus aball storage crate, 

new gear, includingtraining and match 

balls, bibs, spotmarkersand acarrybag. 

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After anotherdifficult year for 

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Committee member Kelly Wiki says the 

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tennis club, appliedfor an ANZNetball 

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Ms Loose says the club is ‘‘grateful’’ to 

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Second place ... By aheartbeat or two, Sloan Cox of Rotorua had to settle for 

runner up. 


Electric rally finish 

It came downtoacouple of heart 

beatsor38one hundredths of a 

second after two days of racing. 

In abattle that could have gone 

either way, Cromwells Hayden 

Paddon viedwith Sloane Cox of 

Rotorua,asthe pairtried to go just 

that littlebit fasterthan the other on 

each of their finalrunsupand down 

the onemile long Ashley Rallysprint 

course on Sunday. 

Paddon was the firstunder the 

minute barrier on day one of the 2022 

Ashley Forest Rallysprint. 

But Cox set the cat amongst the 

pigeons early on Sundaymorning 

with astrong 57.92 to lead Paddon at 

the endofqualifying when the field 

was reduced to the top 32. 

From thenitwas just amatter of 

holding theircars together and 

turning in fast times as the fields 

were cut again and again. 

Paddon driving hisfully electric 

Hyundai Kona EV, ralliedafter a 

series of up and down qualifying 

runs to set the fastest time of 55.54 

seconds, just0.38 ahead of Cox’s 

Mitsubishi Evo 8hillclimbspecials 

timeof55.92. 

It was Paddon’sthird win at the 

event and the first driving his fully 

electric HyundaiKona EV. 

Paddon says “It's beenareally 

goodbattle with Sloan all weekend. 

He had afew problems but oncehe 

got them sorted, it was super close 

between us. 

‘‘Tobehonest,it’s always more 

enjoyable to battlelike this with 

close timeseach run, andhe 

certainly pushed us. 

Ithink we both have more in the 

tankfor thefuture,but we put it all 

on the line for the last run and did 

the best we could.’’ 

Former championSloane Coxsays 

he wasthrilled to have made it 

through to the final and to have been 

so competitive with his purpose built 

car. 

‘‘The car ran at its best all 

weekend. Imadeafew littlemistakes 

but Iamthrilled with how it all went. 

‘‘I was happy with how close 

Hayden and Iwere all weekend.’’ 

NC drivers perform well 


Behind the front runners 

who garner theheadlinesat 

any motorsportevent, there 

is alwaysaseries of torrid 

battlesamongst theother 

drivers, allinsearch of a 

personal best time or 

placing. 

At theAshleyForest 

Rallysprint over the 

weekend, ahorde of North 

Canterbury drivers faced the 

fastestminute of theirlives 

and forRangiora’s Peter 

Murch it was the hopethat he 

would moveastep further up 

the podium. 

For thepast three 

consecutive rally sprints he 

has hadahold on thirdplace 

in the very competitive0 

1300ccclass. This year he 

hoped to go onebetter. 

But ahead of himwas 

current01300ccclass 

champion, ChrisHerdman 

alsoofRangiora. 

Bothwerepartofthe very 

strongToyota Starletgroup 

at the sprintand Peter knew 

he wasupagainst time on the 

day. 

“This is the fourth timeI 

havefacedthe hilland I 

hoped to improve my best 

timeof1:14.02thatIset back 

in 2019when they lastran the 

rallysprint. 

He sayshis Suzuki 

poweredStarlet struggledon 

the forest roads thisyear. 

“Like manyofthe smaller 

cars, the road wasabit 

rougherand theruts and soft 

conditionsmeant we all 

suffered.” 

This reflected in hisbest 

time,a1:16.57, butitwas still 

enoughfor him to once again 

secure third in class behind 

Herdman. 

ChrisHerdman 

maintained his grip on the 

WasteCo NZ 01300ccclass 

makingitback to back wins 

when he made a1:13.62run. 

Herdman 32,startedhis 

rallyingasa12year old, codriving 

forGraham Wilson. 

When he turned 16 he 

worked after schoolfor two 

years in abakery to save 

enoughtobuy hisfirst rally 

caraToyotaStarlet. 

In theParksEngineering 

1301cc1600cc class, it wasa 

race of thecodrivers. 

WinnerKerry Sloanof 

Dunsandel, and second 

placed TimMcDonald of 

Amberley,usually rideinthe 

codrivers seatbut took the 

opportunity this year to show 

that they too candrivefast. 

Youngcharger Ari 

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championMosgiel'sChris 

Heyinthe Scaffold 

Unlimited 2WDclassfor his 

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Former speedwaydriver 

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suffered aspin at the 

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WoodendGarage Subaru 

duringone of his qualifying 

runs but stillmanagedhis 

best evertime of 1:10.45at 

theevent. He nowlooks 

forward to thelonghaul 

north for the WRC event in 

Auckland. 

Ohoka’s David Nixon made 

hisrallysprint debutoverthe 

weekend in an immaculate 

Subaru ImprezaWRX rally 

carhetook 10 years to build 

as ahomage to thelate great 

ColinMcRae. Hisbesttime 

wasa1:08.87.Enough to 

make thefinal32. 

Mandeville’s Stefan Moser 

Rust drove hisMitsubishi 

into the final16with abest 

time of 1:08.38. 

ShaneMcKenzie of 

Rangiora,drovehis 30 year 

oldMitsubishi VR4 intothe 

final 32 witha1:08.95 run. 

Steve Pabst of Kaiapoidid 

abesttime of 1:16.67inhis 

Holden Commodore, while 

GarryMechen of Rangiora 

continued on his longcareer 

in motor sport withabest run 

of 1:26.27. 

Sharing thedriving of one 

of thevery fast Semog Bravo 

cross cars, Rangiora’s Sean 

Haggarty wassecond in the 

classwitha1:02.96. while the 

youngestcompetitor this 

year, Harri Silcock also of 

Rangiora scoredabest time 

wasa1:06.47. 

Woodend’s David Ollis had 

hisbest runofthe weekend 

on Sunday when he made the 

top16with hisbesttimeof 

1:05.14. He too is off to the 

WRCNZRally next 

weekend. 

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Waimak youth take lead at river clean up 

By DAVID HILL 


Around 50 turnedout for aclean 

up day at the AshleyRakahuri 

RiveronSunday,September 18. 

Organisedbythe Waimakariri 

YouthCouncil, the event brought 

the wider communitytogetherto 

retrieve several tonnesofrubbish 

from the north bank of the river. 

CochairpersonChloeBetony 

said partsofanold ToyotaHilux, 

acouple sofas, tyres,amattress 

and several otherlargeitems 

whichhad been dumped were 

found. 

She saidthe youth council was 

called on to support last year’s 

effort, following the May 31 flood 

event, and decided to take the 

lead thisyear. 

‘‘I loved doingitsomuch last 

year that IthoughtIwouldsee 

who would be interested. 

‘‘We’ve had alot of support from 

the (Waimakariri) council, 

EnvironmentCanterbury, the 

Ashley RakahuriRivercareGroup 

and Eco Educate and it’s great to 

see so many people.’’ 

The event was also supported by 

Keep Rangiora Beautiful and a 

largecontingentfrom Ashley 

Rakahuri School. 

The youthcouncilhas had a 

busymonth taking the lead in 

raising awarenessof 

environmental issues. 

Young peoplesupported 

planting initiativesduring 

Conservation Week and the youth 

councilwas running an art 

competition whichclosesnext 

week. 

The localgovernment elections 

was another opportunityfor young 

people to have avoice, Ms Betony 

said. 

‘‘When Ivote personally I’m 

definitely votingfor people who 

are passionate about the 

environment and it’s cool that we 

get to vote for ECan. 

‘‘We’vegot afew candidates 

heretoday,soit’sgood for young 

people to engage with them. 

‘‘Wejust want to be involved, we 

don’t wanttobeanafterthought in 

policy and this eventtoday shows 

thatyoung people areavaluable 

partofthe community.’’ 

Publicinterest journalism 

funded by New Zealand on Air. 

Rubbish collection ... Sophia (12, 

left) and Saoirse (13) McAlister, of 

Ashley Rakahuri School, enjoyed a 

morning out at the Ashley River 

Clean Up Day on Sunday. 

Planning ... Waimakariri Youth Council cochairperson Chloe Betony (left), Eco Educate rethink educator 

Lesley Ottey and Waimakariri District Council youth development facilitator Emily Belton were pleased with 

the turn out at the Ashley River Clean Up Day on Sunday. 

PHOTOS: DAVID HILL 

Hilux, anyone? ... Samuel (6, left) and William (8) Clark, of Ashley 

Rakahuri School, admire their finds during the Ashley River Clean Up Day 

on Sunday, which included parts of aToyota Hilux. 

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Ex-RHS student arising star 


Spectators at the RATEC 

Motorsports run Ashley 

Rallysprint over the weekend 

could not help but notice one 

of the country’s rising rally 

stars in action. 

Driving what was originally 

aluxury brand car, Ari 

Pettigrew 22, was punting his 

venerable BMW 318Ti twodoor 

around like it was his 

usual steed, an AP4 spec rally 

car. 

‘‘It was what Istarted out in, 

we pulled it out of retirement 

and made afew tweaks under 

the hood to make it 

competitive,’’ he said. 

The last time he competed 

there was in 2019. 

He says he was delighted 

that on Sunday he managed to 

get into the top 16 elimination 

for the first time, eventually 

finishing up 12th overall and 

second behind Mosgiel driver 

Chris Hey. 

Hey, the 13 time winner of 

the Secure Scaffold Unlimited 

2WD class, won with aclass 

wining time of 1:05.82. 

Ari was just 1.55 seconds 

behind Hey’s time, which is 

surprising considering Hey’s 

car is apurpose built hill 

climb specialist car with alot 

more horse power on tap. 

Ari, aformer Rangiora High 

School student, has now been 

employed by rally ace Hayden 

Paddon for the past two years, 

working on Paddon’s rally 

cars. 

Working for Paddon in 

Cromwell, Ari says he has 

been absorbing all he can from 

the experience. 

‘‘He’s agreat boss and he 

has actually been helping me 

with my rallying for the past 

five years. 

‘‘He let me take this 

SPORTS RESULTS 

RangioraBridge Club 

Pocock Pairs: North/South: 

Liz Duke/David McRae 1, 

Heather Waldron/Colleen 

Adam2, JudyBruerton/Tom 

Rose3. 

East/West:Gaynor Hurford/ 

DawnSimpson1,Margaret 

Pickering/Janice Pickering 

2, Jan Stupples/MeganEddy 

and ChristineSweeney/ 

Janene Mussenequal 3. 

SpringPairs: N/S:Alison 

Price/DerekWilson 1, Ant 

Lilley/Gail Hallams 2, 

ColleenAdam/Sue 

Solomons 3. 

E/W:Gaynor Hurford/ 

RichardLuisetti 1, Lyn 

Edwards/Adrienne Paine 2, 

Marion Lomax/Jan Roose 3. 

Junior Evening: N/S: Brian 

Montgomery/Susan Kinley 

1, Denis Milne/Gerard 

McRae2,Jan Cameron/ 

AnneBagrie 3. 

E/W:Helen Russ/Lynette 

TillmanandMurray Davis/ 

Sharyn Davis equal 1, 

Margaret Cornwall /Carolyn 

Fifield 3. 

PremierPairs: N/S: Joyce 

Gray/Beverley Brain 1, Dave 

Tocker/Sue McIlroy 2, Judy 

Bruerton/Sue Solomons 3. 

E/W:AlisonPrice/Derek 

Wilson 1, DawnSimpson/ 

Gaynor Hurford 2, Maree 

weekend off to race here.’’ 

Last year was the 

breakthrough year for Ari, 

winning three national NZ 

Rally Championship titles – 

Open 2WD, Junior and Teams 

championships in his BMW. 

Then in November 2021 his 

efforts were finally recognised 

allowing him to step up to the 

pinnacle of New Zealand 

rallying, driving the former 

Greg Murphy Holden Barina 

AP4, now owned by Daniel 

Alexander of Manukau Auto 

Centre. 

Now he is campaigning at 

the top level alongside his 

boss with the support of 

Paddon Rallysport. 

For Ari, motorsport began at 

the tender age of four when he 

took up grass karting. 

At 16years, he started 

competing in Rally Sprints 

and Autocross in an old BMW 

318ti before moving up to the 

national rally championship 

in a2WD Stadium Cars Fiesta 

ST150. 

His first rally event was the 

Ashley Forest Rally Sprint in 

2016 and he has competed 

here twice before and been 

third in class both times with 

his distinctive two wheel drive 

BMW 318T1. 

He says his focus now moves 

towards the WRC Rally NZ in 

acouple weeks time. 

This year is Ari’s first 

season in the outright 4WD 

championship class in the 

2022 Brian Green Properties 

NZRC, and he has continued 

to impress reaching third 

during the series. 

The WRC New Zealand rally 

next weekend will find him 

competing against the top tier 

of both New Zealand and 

international rallying. 

Achallenge he is looking 

forward to. 

Felstead/Janice Pickering 

3. 

Waimakariri Gorge 

Women’s Golf 

Stableford: JDeans52, M 

Robertson 42, JBlatch 38, S 

Macdonald 38,SGillespie 

36, NWeavers 34,H 

Chamberlain 34,ESteele 

34, MTe Awa33, JPottinger 

31, BThompson 30. 

LGU &Putting: 18 Holes: 

Silver: RLynton+3.3,J 

Pottinger +3.3. BronzeI:J 

Blatch 1.7,LSteele +0.3. 

Bronze II: MTeAwa 7.7, M 

Robertson 5.7,SFarrar 

3.7, IBeetsHuchshorn 2.7. 

Putting:M.Robertson 28. 

9Holes: JSmith 0.9. 

Putting:R.Roy 17. 

Amberley Golf Club 

September 17:GDunlop66, 

PRogers 69,SPratt70, H 

Murray 71, JMorgan71, N 

Rhynd 72, KPercy72. Excel 

Design Longest Putt: G 

Dunlop. 

Mid WeekMen:BGill42, 

Darryl Smith37, PWylie37, 

GBlackler38, GWilliams 

37, RWilshire 36 . 

Mid WeekWomen: RLester 

68, CBrown 70 .Longest 

Putt:CBrown. 

Sept LGU:JYates 68. 

Nine holers:MCarpenter 

21, GReid 18,AAstell18. 

Rising star ... Former Rangiora High School student Ari Pettigrew 

(22) is rated as one of the hottest prospects in New Zealand Rallying. 

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Public Notices 

43 

KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS 

“The Key ofKnowledge ..” 

(Luke 11:52) 

“KINGDOM OFGOD” 

At thetimeofthe LordJesus’crucifixionfaithfulpeople 

were waiting for the establishment of the Kingdom of 

GOD in Jerusalem. Luke 23:50-51. “Now there was 

agood and righteous man named Joseph. He was a 

memberofthe Jewishhighcouncil, ….. He was from 

the townofArimathea in Judea,and he waswaiting for 

the Kingdom of GOD”. 

CO-ORDINATOR NEEDED 

for Distribution of the North Canterburyy 

News! 

Readership numbers are at an all time high, so if you want to be part of a 

progressive and growing company…we want you! 

This is a part time position which also includes distribution of circulars, overseeing 

a distribution team, you will need a suitable van, mobile phone and computer with 

internet access. 

We pride ourselves on delivering 

the weekly news to local 

North Cantabrians! 

Road Stopping 

2516063 

Portion of the unnamed unformed legal road that 

dissects 819 Mt Cass Road in Waipara, Hurunui 

District. 

Public Notice isherby given that, pursuant to Section 

319(h) and 342(a) of the Local Government Act 1974, 

the Hurunui DistrictCouncilproposestostop partofthe 

road describedinthe schedule hereto: 

SCHEDULE 

Area(Ha) Shown on the plan as Plan 

0.4951 Road to be stopped Mt Cass WindFarm 

(proposed) Proposed Road 

Stopping –AJH – 

2July2022 

PURPOSE 

The portion of roadwhenstoppedshallbeamalgamated 

pursuanttoSection 345(1)(a) of the Localgovernment 

Act 1974withadjoining landasfollows: 

Area(Ha) Shown Landtobeamalgamated with 

0.4951 Roadtobe Road to be stopped(proposed) 

stopped is to be amalgamated with 

(proposed) Lot 16 DP 424383 

The above-mentioned plan may be viewed at the 

Amberley Library or the Hurunui District CouncilOffices 

at 66 Carters Road, Amberley during normal office 

hours or on theCouncilswebsite www.hurunui.govt.nz 

under Haveyoursay –Consultations. 

If you would like to object to this proposal you must 

lodge your objection in writing to the Hurunui District 

Council. Attn: Cameron Ashworth either inperson to 

66 Carters Road, Amberley, or posted to PO Box 13, 

Amberley 7441 oremail cameron.ashworth@hurunui. 

govt.nz to arrive nolater than 5:00pm 21 October 

2022. 

DatedatHurunuiDistrict Council,Amberley this 22 day 

of September2022. 

This is thesecond publication of thisnotice. 

HDobbie 

Chief ExecutiveOfficer 2516748 

Home Services 

CARPET &UPHOLSTERY 

CLEANING Commercial & 

Residential. Servicing 

North Canterbury. Ph Dave 

at Christchurch Carpet 

Cleaning 021-638-637 

What are you 

waiting for, 

apply now! 

Contact Mark Kelly South Island Distribution Manager 

P: 029 983 2293 | E: mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz 

Cars Wanted 

CASH 4CARS 

and 4WD'S 

Phone 

Automotive 

Parts 

03 313 7216 

CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

wanted for dismantling or 

repair. Phone 027 258 

8366. 

FALCONS & 

COMMODORES 

WANTED 

Suitable for 

dismantling or repairs 

Ph 313 7216 

2412522 

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.

What’s happening in your 

community… 

Council Services onQueen Elizabeth II 

Memorial Day 

Council Service Centres, Libraries and Aquatic 

Centres will be closed onMonday 26 September to 

observe Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day. 

Southbrook Resource RecoveryPark remains openand 

our kerbsidecollection service continues as normal. 

Take AStand -Vote! 

Take astand foryourfuture. Find out everythingyou 

need to knowabout voting in this year's local elections. 

The election will be held by postal vote, which 

means voting papers arrive inthe letterboxes of all 

enrolled voters. Once you've received your voting 

papers, complete your voting document, seal it 

in the return postage-paid envelope and post or 

deliver it back to aCouncil location. 

Key Dates: 

• 16-21 September 2022 

Voting documents delivered 

• 4 October 2022 

Last day for posting vote by mail. Aer this 

date votes must be returned toCouncil’s secure 

ballot boxes 

• 8 October 2022 

Election day –voting closes strictly at midday 

• 8October 2022 (aer 2pm) 

Preliminary results posted on website 

• 13-14 October 2022 

Declaration of final results anticipated. 

Youcan find ballot boxes at Council Service Centres, 

Libraries, Stadium Waimakariri, Ravenswood New 

World, and PAK'nSAVE Southbrook. 

People who do not receive avoting paper, have 

lost or damaged it, or are on the unpublished roll, 

will be able to request and complete aspecial vote 

at the Rangiora Service Centre only. 

Who are the candidates? 

Thereare severalMeetthe Candidates Evenings. 

Theseevents are runbythe named groups listed and 

theCouncilisnot directly involved in the organisation 

of the eventorhow it is run -butisagreat 

opportunitytofind outmore aboutthe candidates. 

Find more information at 

waimakariri.govt.nz/your-council/local-body-elections 

Community Planting Day 

Come down to Rakahuri/Ashley River on Saturday 

24 September at 10am and join the community to 

plant seedlings. 

When: Saturday 24 September, approximately 

10am–1pm. 

Where: The area between the primary and 

secondary stopbanks west of Cones Road – 

Ashley River/Rakahuri. 

Things tobring: Please bring your own shovel, 

gloves, water bottle, and sturdy shoes. 

Thiswork is partofthe Rangiora Reach Masterplan, 

which is acollaborativeprojectbetweenEnvironment 

Canterbury and Waimakariri District Council. 

Meeting Notice 

The following meeting will be 

held in October 2022, inthe 

Council Chamber, 

215High Street, Rangiora. 

Council 

Tuesday 4October at 1pm(final ordinary 

meeting of the electoral term). 

Agenda will be available two working 

days before the meeting. Agendas, 

Minutes and audio recordings of meetings 

can befound on the Council's website: 

waimakariri.govt.nz. 

Theinaugural meeting of the12thtermof 

Councilwilloccur late October2022 

Sarah Nichols 

GovernanceManager 

 

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collected… 

We can’t collect over 

 

 

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faces the road. 

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Find out more 

 

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Celebrate New Zealand 

Chinese Language Week 

25 September –1October 2022 

with Waimakariri Libraries 

Come down toRangiora Library on Wednesday 

28 September from 3.30pm and find out how to 

make and cook dumplings. 

Join usthroughout the week for Bilingual Story 

Reading at the libraries: 

Rangiora 

Tuesday 27 September • 10am • Storytimes 

Thursday 29 September • 10am • Storytimes 

Kaiapoi 

Wednesday 28September • 10.30am • Toddlertimes 

Friday 30 September • 11am • Babytimes 

Oxford 

Tuesday 27 September • 10.30am • Toddlertimes 

Friday 30 September • 10am • Storytimes 

By noon Saturday 

8 October 

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45 

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ONE COMMUNITYTRUSTEE 

FORTHE KATEVALLEY LANDFILL COMMUNITY TRUST 

The Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust isseeking nominations for one 

community trusteefrom the Waipara Community Area. 

The principal taskofthis charitable Trust is to distribute fundsprovided by 

Transwaste Canterbury for purposes that are beneficial topeople whose 

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

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

or facilitiesinany locationthat are capableofconferring such benefit. 

In the eventofmorethan one nomination being received, apublic meeting 

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 eligibility to votecan be assessed. No proxy/absentee voteswill 

be accepted. The existing trustee whoseterm is expiring is not precluded 

from offering themselves for re-election. 

TheKate Valley 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 Community Areaidentified on theplan in the Trust Deed. 

Who CanMakeaNomination? 

Any person over the age of18whose principal place of residence is 

within theCommunity Area and whose nameand addressappears on the 

applicable current electoralroll. 

How CanaNomination Be Made? 

Writtennotice in the form of aletterofnomination is required. Thismust: 

•Containthe full name and residential address of the person making the 

nomination, and that person’s dateofbirth and signature. 

•Containasignedstatement of willingness to serve as atrusteefrom 

theperson nominated, together withhis/her full name,date of birth and 

residentialaddress. 

•Becomplete in all respects and be received by TheSecretary, 

Secretary@KVLCT@gmail.com, on or beforeclosingdate of Friday, 21 

October 2022. 

More Information 

Enquiries can be directedtoSecretaryKVLCT@gmail.com 

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

after the electionresultsannounced. 

Acopy of the Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust Deedcan be requested 

by phoning 0800 TRANSWASTE(872 679). 

Motorcycles 

MOTORCYCLE wof, 

service &repairs at South 

Pacific Motorcycle 

Services, Mandeville. 

Please phone 03 312 0066 

office@motorbiketours.co.nz. 

Property Wanted 

PROFESSIONAL couple 

looking at buying or renting 

a house in Clarkville, 

Ohoka or Mandeville. Anything 

considered. Please 

call us on 022 187 4144. 

Business For Sale 

DUE to retirement I am 

offering a Green Acres 

franchise lawn and garden 

round for sale. Covers Waimakariri 

and Christchurch 

area. Ph Paul 027 233 1962. 

Wanted To Rent 

MATURE person requires 

self contained unit and 

garage. Ph 022 167 7378. 

Due to unforeseen work commitments 

requiring me to now be out of New Zealand for 

significant periods of time, Ifeel that Iwould 

no longer have the capacity to carry out the 

duties of the position of South Ward Councillor 

if Iwere to be elected. 

Given this, Iask that you please do not vote 

for me. 

Yours faithfully, 

Jonathan Kruse 

Authorised by Jonathan Kruse jkftremote@gmail.com 

North Canterbury Dive Club 

2022 AGM 

to be held at 

Kaiapoi Club, 113Raven Quay, 

Kaiapoi 

on 26 th September 2022 at 7.00pm 

All existing and new members welcome. 

Enquiries 027 560 6902 

2514159 

2510982 

2514905 

WE NEED YOUR BOOKS 

Help us to do this again by donating books, magazines, dvds, cds, puzzles &records. 

DROP BOXES ARE AVAILABLE AT: 

ZSERVICE STATION &RANGIORA NEW WORLD. 

If you want us to collect your books, call 027 472 4439 

BOOK FAIR 

7 th -8 th October 2022 

Rangiora A&P Showgrounds, 158 Ashley Street 

Terrible 

 

Debt 

 

 

a free and 

 

 

 

 

 

Kiwisaver 

teach 

manage 

 

 

 

the Waimakariri 

or Hurunui 

District 

www.bsnc.org.nz 

 

other agencies 

 

Sharon Grant 

 

 

Find us on Facebook: (Budgeting Services North Canterbury) 

Supported by: 

 

Registered Charity Number: CC10710 

Garden Fete 

Thursday13October 2022 

10am -4pm 

Rakaia Gardens -home of 

Sue &Ted Rollinson 

282 Awaroa School Road,Dorie 11RD Rakaia 

(signposted off SH1) 

2506306v1 

Come join us foragreat day. 100+ stalls,livemusic, 

food &beautiful gardens to explore 

Gate tickets on the day$20 

Presale tickets $15; Children 5yrs+ $5 

ATMand EFTPOS available onsite 

Tickets nowavailable 

• Eventfinda websitewww.eventfinda.co.nz or 

• StJohn Shop,Papanui-43Main North Road 

• StJohn Shop,Sydenham -300 Colombo Street 

• Orphone St John on 03 308 7132 

Raising funds forMid CanterburyStJohn 

BOOK FAIR 

Friday 23 and Saturday 24 Sept, 2022 

at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, 

23 Cass St, Kaiapoi. 

9:00am to 6:00pm Friday and 

9:00am to 2:00pm Saturday 

** Eftpos available ** 

Books $2.00 each or 

6books for $10.00. 

Teaand coffee available. 

This is an Anglican Parish of Kaiapoi 

Fundraiser towards parish work. 

2512624 

Kaiapoi Senior Touch Module 

(Thursday’s) 

Start date: Thursday 20 th October 2022 

Grades: Men’s/Mixed Grades 

Cost: $320 per team 

Registrations: 

Email alastair@cooltranz.co.nz 

or mobile 021 826 384 

2515807 

North Canterbury Indoor Bowls 

Annual General Meeting 

Tuesday 4 th October 2022 

Rangiora RSA, 7pm 

Pat Kearns 

Secretary 

027 310 1944 

2516552 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLYOF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

Legend Since 2021 Ltd has 

made application to the 

District Licensing Committee 

at Rangiora for the renewal 

of an On Licence in respect 

of the premises situated 

at 194C Williams Street, 

Kaiapoi known as Le Soleil 

Cafe, Restaurant &Bar. 

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 to Thursday 8am- 

11pm/ Friday to 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 

of the objection with the 

Secretary of the Waimakariri 


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 a matter specified in 

section 131 of the Sale and 

Supply of Alcohol Act 201. 

Thisisthesecondpublication 

of this notice. This notice 

was first published on 15th 

September 2022. 

2514070v2 

Ashley Community 

Church AGM 

Followed by General 

Meeting 

Wednesday 12 th October 

7.30pm 

Ashley Rakahuri School 

Hall, 4BoundaryRd, 

2516930 

Ashley 

All Welcome 

Supper Provided 

Enquiries 027 3211 004 

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. 

Livestock 

HOME KILL 

MEAT PROCESSING 

MEAT2U.NZ 


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Refuse and Recycling Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day 

Some refuse and recycling collection days are changing due to the Queen Elizabeth 

II Memorial Day on September 26th; the change ofday also applies to some rural 

collection points. 

Monday 26thSeptember 

• Nocollections -public holiday 

Tuesday 27th September 

• Hanmer Springs,Mt. Lyford andGore Bay 

Wednesday28th September 

• Amberley, Amberley Beach, Leithfield, Leithfield Beach, Cheviot, Waipara,Scargill, 

Omihi, Greta Valley and MotunauBeach 

Thursday 29thSeptember 

• Waiau,Rotherham, Culverden,Waikari and Hawarden 

Whenusingthe refuse and recycling collections, please remember: 

• OnlyofficialHurunui Council bagswill be collected. 

• Bundles of cardboard will not be collected; but can berecycled via the transfer 

stations. 

• Bags must besecurely tied and at the kerbside or collection point by 8am. The 

crewwill notreturntocollect bags placed out late. 

• Bagsmust not exceed 15kg. 

• Bagssplit priortothe crew’sarrivaland non-officialbags willnot be collected. 

Whatisacceptedvia therecycling collections? 

The following areaccepted, providingthey clean and loose in aCouncilrecycling bag. 

• Newspapers, magazines,officepaperand telephone directories. 

• Cardboard, greetings cards,junk mail, envelopes,and egg boxes. 

• Food,drink,and pet foodcans. 

• Rigid plasticbottles and small containers,types1,2and 5with lids removed. 

What cannot be recycled? 

Soft plastics (i.e. those that can bescrunched), plastics 3, 4, 6and 7, tetrapaks, 

polystyrene, plant pots, plastic strapping, clothing and shoes, food-stained paper or 

cardboard, coffeecups,plastic lids,foiltrays and foodwaste arenot recyclable. 

If in doubtthrow it out;contaminated recycling bags willbestickered and left. 

Recycling glassbottles 

Glass bottles must not be put in recycling bags but can be recycled via any transfer 

stationprovidinglidsare removed. 

2515761 

ROADSIDE SPRAYING 

CHEMICAL CONTROL OF VEGETATION 

ALL AREAS 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Residents are advised that our vegetation control 

contractor (CORDE Ltd) will start roadside spraying 

in all areas in September 2022. The chemical used is 

aglyphosate base (Lion Herbicide and LI-1000). This 

will continue intermittently when required and weather 

permitting,through to April 2023. 

If any resident has alegitimate concern with this work, 

they should contact the Waimakariri District Council 

Customer Services Team 0800 965 468. 

Carl Grabowski 

Roading Operations Team Leader 

2515788 

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 

Personal 

GENT, single WP, indep 

LOO, and abit lonely seeks 

asimilarly placed slimmish 

lady for some stimulating 

company, conversation and 

outings. Lets laugh and 

enjoy together what life has 

to offer. Please Phone /Txt 

027 659 4425. 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLYOF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

NSB Hospitality Ltd has 

made application to the 


at Rangiora for the renewal 

of an On Licence in respect 

of the premises situated 

at 740 Main North Road, 

Kaiapoi known as Pineacres 

Restaurant and Bar. 

The general nature of 

the business conducted 

(or to be conducted) under 

the licence is Restaurant & 

Bar. 

The days on which and the 

hours during which alcohol 

is (or is intended to be) 

sold under the licence are 

Sunday to Thursday 8am- 

11pm /Friday to 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 of the 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 in 

section 131 of the Sale and 

Supply of Alcohol Act 201. 

This is the first publication of 

this notice. 

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Pets 

BICHON HOMESTAY 

for smaller dogs. We look 

after your dog in our home. 

"No kennels". Phone today 

03 314 6110. 

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 

For Sale 

• DOG FOOD 

• BIRD FEEDERS 

HALF PRICE 

MEAT2U.NZ 


2490219 

Gardening 

A+ GARDEN hedges cut 

to perfection. Tree &arbor 

work. For a quote, phone 

021 111 4322. 

Educational 

TUITION available. Primary 

and secondary up to 

NCEA level 3. In centre 

(Rangiora) or interactive 

online from your home. 

Each student on an individually 

tailored programme. 

Kip McGrath Rangiora has 

been serving the local community 

for 30 +years. Give 

us acall (03) 313 3638 or 

book your free assessment 

online https://www. 

kipmcgrath.co.nz/rangiora. 

Trade&Services 

ABEL &Prestige Chimney 

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned 

& operated. Covering all 

areas from Waimak to Hanmer. 

Professional, guaranteed, 

service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

0800 661 244. 

ALL TREE SERVICES, 

arbour work, pruning, tree 

removal. Affordable & 

friendly service. Telephone 

021 111 4322. 

ARBORIST qualified. 

Copper Beech Tree 

Services. Tree removal, 

pruning, height reduction, 

hedge trimming, shaping, 

tree planting, firewood. 

Free quotes. Contact Angus 

Edwards 027 259 6741 

copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com 

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. 

BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

Tree felling, topping, 

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish 

removed, stump grinding, 

branch chipping. 

Affordable rates. Phone 03 

327 5505 or 021 124 4894. 

DIRTY TILES &Grout? 

Professional tile cleaning, 

tiled shower restoration, 

mouldy silcone, shower 

glass & we can even 

recolour your old grout! 

For all your tile and grout 

issues call Grout Pro for a 

free, no obligation quote. 

Ph Darryl 0800 882 772. 

www.theprogroup.co.nz/dpc9385. 

EXPERIENCED Painter 

&Interior Plasterer available 

for small jobs. Please 

call Reg 022 189 8294. 

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. 

LAWN MAINTENANCE, 

mowing, weed spraying, 

fertilizing, scarifier. Phone 

Hamish 027 349 7986. 

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. 

Trade &Services 

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. 

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 

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 

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. 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

block 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468 

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

2502479 

SHEARER. Hap’s Farm & 

Lifestyle Services. Shearing, 

crutching, drenching, 

tailing, feet trimming & 

health check. Phone 

021-267-4025. 

2362002 

027 216 0000 

SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

TILER. All aspects of 

tiling. 22 years experience. 

Respectful rates. Phone 

Paul 022 191 7678. 

CRAIGS Trees 

(03) 327-4190 

TREE REMOVALS 

THINNING &PRUNING 

STUMPGRINDING 

FELLING &TOPPING 

FULLYINSURED 

QUALIFIED ARBORIST 

Free Quotes 

027 2299 454 

craigstrees@xtra.co.nz 

Guide 


2434390 

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

Automotive &Recovery 

Butchery 

Computer Repairs 

2070788 

• WOF Cars &Trailers 

• Vehicle Servicing & 

Repairs 

• Tyres &Punctures 

• Jump Starts 

• 

Towing &Salvage 

• Courtesy Car Available 

Ph Aaron Rowlands 

0272 588 366 

13 Stone Eyre Place, 

Swannanoa 

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

OxfordButchery 

Shane and Leanne Frahm 

We cankill&process yourstock 

FourGenerations of Frahms 

since 1957 

Ph 312 4205 

Oxford 

Number one 

old-fashioned bacon 

&ham curing. 

A/H 312 4709 

WE ARE OPEN, WEARE AESSENTIAL SERVICE 

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HAVE YOU BEEN TO 

OUR WEBSITE LATELY? 

starnews.co.nz 

Visit now toview the paper online &more! 

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 

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 

Construction &Concrete 

Contractor 

Ear Health 

DENTURE CLINIC 

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 

YOU 

COULD 

BE 

HERE 

Advertise 

your business 

in our Trades 

and Services 

Phone 

Amanda Keys 

on 

03 313 2840 

Electrician 

Scrap Metal 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

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 


CASH PAID FOR SCRAP 

•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm 

Machinery•All non Ferrous 

MAINLAND 

METALS LTD 

Ph (03)338 7000 

Mike0274 818544 •Robbie 0274 818 027 

Locally owned and operated 

Panel &Paint 

If it stands still 

long enough we 

will paint it 

•17metre spray 

booth 

•FullPaint &Panel 

Service 

•Insurance Work 

•Fullcoachbuilding service, fabricating 

doors,lockers, windows, tanks 

•PaintingMotorhomes, Caravans, Boats, 

Trucks,Tractors &Cars 

Now moved to 8Seven Mile Drive, Belfast 

Phone (03) 323 4115 

www.autobodyrepairs.co.nz 

Hours Monday to Friday 

6.30am to 3.30pm except Friday 3pm 



SPECIALISING IN 

•Earthworks 

•Subdivisions 


2477575 

•Driveways 

•Excavation 

•Horse Arenas 

Ronnie 027 434 4271 |Ryan 027 323 4000 

Engineering 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

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 

Plumbing 

For all 

general 

aspects of 

plumbing 

Discounts for over 

65 years old 

2502828 

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 

• Ear Health checks. 

• Wax removal using Microsuction 

• Removal of foreign bodies 

• Basic hearing aid care 

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 

2499832 

Lawn Care 

Love your lawn? Youwill! 

Lawn mowing -complete lawn care 

2500209v3 

Glass 

• ACC provider 

• WarVeteran provider 

• No medical referral 

required 

Residential &Commercial 

Glass Repairs &Replacement by 

Experienced, Professional Glaziers 

Windows & 

Door Repairs 

New Glass Install 

-Indoors &Outdoors 

No job too big or small 

NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP 

North Canterbury Glass 

10 Albert Street, Rangiora 

03 313 5335 

www.northcanterburyglass.co.nz 

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 021 0241 7759 

E: davidwhiteturfcare@gmail.com 

204 Woodside Road, RD1 Oxford 

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 

RANGIORA 

DENTURE CLINIC 

For all your landscaping needs 

All Landscaping, Retaining Walls (Engineered and 

Non-Engineered), Timber Fences, Landscape Structures 

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

Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394 

www.blackhill.co.nz 

www.facebook.com/blackhillltd 

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2495004 

Garry WMechen 

Registered Clinical DentalTechncian 

Phone (03) 313-9192 

38a Ashley Street, Rangiora 

NEW N W DENTURES D ES 

*RELINE * *REPAIRS 

* I S 

HOURS 

8.30am -12noon 

- Monday to Friday 

FREE E CONSULTATION O 

AND ADVICE 

A V C 

For a/h repairs 

phone (03) 310-3044 

Landscaping 

Mobile Welding /Fabrication 

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 

Wheels &Tyres 

• WHEELS&TYRES • 4x4 ACCESSORIES 

• SUSPENSION • LIFT KITS 

• WHEEL ALIGNMENTS 

343 Flaxton Rd, Rangiora | Ph03424 1170 

rangiora@orizen.co.nz 

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

PASSENGER 

RangioraToyota 

2010 Toyota Prius 

•1.8L PetrolAuto, 4.2L/100km 

•Rebate Eligible 

•Only 75,300kms 

$ 

14,995 

2020 Toyota Yaris GX 

•1.3LPetrolAuto, Camera 

•Bluetooth, NZ New 


2017 Toyota Vitz Hybrid 

•1.5LHybrid PetrolAuto, Camera 

•3.8L/100km, Rebate Eligible 

•Only49,600kms 

$ 

20,995 $ 

19,995 

2013Daihatsu Sirion 

•1.3LPetrolAuto 

•5-door,NZNew 

•Only 42,936km 

WAS$10,995 

$ NOW 9,995 

Ex-Demo 2022Yaris 

Hybrid GX 

•1.5LHybrid Petrol 

•3.6L/100kms 

•5-Star Safety 

•Only 850kms $30,995 

2017 Toyota C-HR Hybrid 

•1.8L Hybrid Petrol 

•Leather Interior, 5-Star Safety 

•Satnav,Only 35,800kms 

$ 

34,995 

2019 Toyota C-HR Limited 

•1.2LTurboAuto, 2WD, Satnav 

•NZNew,Leather 


WAS$37,995 

NOW $ 31,995 

2019 Toyota C-HR Hybrid 

•1.8L Hybrid Petrol, ClothInterior 

•Camera, Rebate Eligible 


2018 Toyota C-HR 

•1.2LPetrolTurbo, 5-Star Safety 

•Satnav,NZNew,Camera 

•Only54,900km 

$ 

37,995 $ 

27,995 

RECEIVE UPTO$1000 TOWARDS ACCESSORIES OF YOUR CHOOSING WHENPURCHASINGANY USEDPRADOORHIGHLANDER MODELS 

2014 Toyota Highlander GX 

•3.5LPetrolAuto, 7-Seater 

•Camera, Cruise Control 

•Alloys 

2016 HighlanderGXL 

•3.5LPetrolAuto, Leather 7-Seater 

•Camera, Roof Rack,Towbar 


$ 

29,995 $ 

41,995 

2018 HighlanderGXL 

•3.5LPetrolAuto, Leather 

•RadarCruise, Satnav 


$ 

45,995 

COMMERCIAL 

2017 LandCruiserPrado 

Limited 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, KDSS Suspension 

•Sunroof,Cool Box 

•Facelifted 

2018LandCruiserPradoVX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, Leather 7-Seater 

•Keyless,Satnav, 

•360 Camera 

2017 LandCruiserPrado TX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, 7-Seater 

•Leather,Keyless,Camera 


WAS$77,995 

WAS$75,995 

WAS$63,995 

$ $ Model NOW 74,995 

NOW 71,995 

$ 

NOW 59,995 

2021 HiluxSr5 Cruiser2WD 

2019 Hilux SR5 

•150Kw 2.8LTurbo Diesel Auto Cruiser2WD 

•Leather,Satnav, Camera 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto 


•Leather,Satnav, Keyless 


$ 

49,995 

$ 

45,995 

2017 HiluxSR4WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, Camera 

•Bluetooth, Canopy,Towbar,Liner 

$ 

37,9955 

2015Ford RangerXLT 

•3.2LTurbo Diesel Auto, 2WD 

•Alloys, Bluetooth, Tonneau 

•Rear Sensors 

$ 27,995 

2017 HiluxSR5 4WD 

1999 LandCruiser 100 2014 Landcruiser 200 VX 2021 Daihatsu Hijet 

2020 LandCruiser 70 

Limited 

•4.5LTwin Turbo Diesel,8-Seater Dump Truck 

LXWagon 

•4.2LTurbo Diesel, Auto 

•Leather,Camera 

•650ccPetrolManual, 4WD 

•4.5LTurbo Diesel Manual, Camera, 

$ 

•5-Seater, Cruise Control 

•Satnav,Keyless 

•Tipper Deck, DiffLocker, Hi-LoRatio •Bluetooth, Front&Rear Lockers, 

•144,400kms 

•Only 100kms 


43,995 

$ 

44,995 

$ 

88,995 

$ 

31,995 

$ 

119,995 

Percival Street,Rangiora • Ph (03) 313-8186 any time • www.rangiora.toyota.co.nz 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, Satnav 

•Keyless, Camera, ClimateAir 

•Flat-Deck 

Signature 

CLASS 

2509079 

FINANCE &INSURANCE AVAILABLE

North Canterbury News: September 22, 2022

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