North Canterbury News: October 06, 2022

Thursday,October 6, 2022 | Issue1016 | www.starnews.co.nz 

Dirty river concerns whitebaiters 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

Whitebait caught by Graeme Rupene and 

his family on the Ashley River gets 

thrown back some days because it’s 

covered in muck and gunk. 

Mr Rupene of Tuahiwi, says he doesn't 

know what the slimy, green muck thickly 

coating the delicacy, his gear and his 

clothes is, but he is concerned about the 

welfare of all those eating whitebait 

caught near the mouth of the river. 

He, his brothers and friends have 

camped every year at the Fenton Reserve 

at the mouth of the Ashley River during 

whitebait season. 

“My whanau have been fishing here for 

generations,” he says. 

But he is shocked at the polluted state 

of the river. 

In the past fortnight he says it has got so 

bad he has posted several photos on his 

Facebook page about it, and received a 

large number of responses from people 

fishing for whitebait up and down the 

river, agreeing something is wrong with 

the river water quality. 

He has also laid acomplaint with 

Environment Canterbury. 

‘‘For the past couple of weeks there has 

been exceptionally high amounts of what 

Ithink is possibly animal faecal matter 

flowing down the river. 

‘‘My nets and clothes are covered in it, 

it gets on our clothes when we brush up 

against our nets, it stains, and we have to 

wash the clothes with disinfectant,’’ he 

says. ‘‘If it’s happening at the mouth, then 

what’s it like further up the river, where 

people swim and play.’’ 

It’s the third year it has happened and 

each day he says they have to wash their 

catches in fresh water four times to be 

safe. He then washes his clothes to 

sterilise them. 

Mr Rupene says there are alot of fish 

there, whitebait, smelt, cockabullies and 

others, and it is avery important 

resource for trout and herring. 

He says the river has been great 

otherwise, as the season was delayed 

because of the high July/August rainfalls 

dirtied the water. 

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Dirty river ... Graeme Rupene of Tuahiwi is angry and concerned about the state of the Ashley River. 

Canterbury zone delivery leader Marco 

Cataloni says two staff visited the Ashley 

River mouth last Friday to conduct E. 

coli testing. 

‘‘The staff were there to seek 

confirmation of E. coli in the river and to 

indicate if there was adischarge point 

somewhere up stream of the mouth of the 

river,’’ he says. 

The latest reports have the water clear, 

but more testing needed to be done. 

‘‘It is apriority to check the water 

condition of the Ashley River because, 

like the complainant, we are concerned 

for all river users. 

‘‘We have to investigate to see if we can 

locate and identify what’s in the water, 

and where its source is,’’ he says. 

Mr Rupene confirmed that the officers 

had visited the site. 

‘‘It was great to see them there, they 

took samples of the water at anumber of 

sites and then took scrapings off our nets 

and clothes. Now we all have to wait to 

see what the results come back as,” Mr 

Rupene said. 

E. coli can come from avian, bovine or 

human contamination. 

The muck in the river could also 

possibly be asediment bloom stirred up 

by the large flocks of birds nesting 

around the river which has happened in 

other rivers. 

Mr Cataloni says depending on the 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

sample results, which they won’t know 

until they come back from an approved 

laboratory later, then they will take the 

next steps in the investigation. Until then 

they all have to wait. 

ECan monitor all the farms along the 

river annually. Mr Cataloni says they 

must investigate where the reported 

contamination might be coming from if 

the testing comes back positive. 

‘‘We have aspectrum of enforcement 

tools on hand and we investigate it all on 

acase by case basis looking at the 

circumstances and the mitigation of each 

case. 

‘‘At present we just don’t know, that’s 

why we’re out testing.’’ 

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Kaikoura is showing the way in voter 

turnout in North Canterbury. 

Therehad been a42.04percent 

return fromKaikoura votersto 

Wednesday, October 4. 

The Hurunui District returnsat at 

30.09% at the samedate, but returns in 

the WaimakaririDistrict continueto 

be poor, with only29.69% of eligible 

voters returning their votingpapers by 

Wednesdaymorning. 

Voterconfusion is being highlighted 

as afactor for poor returns in at least 

one NorthCanterbury district. 

However, the finger is also being 

pointed at voter apathy,putting off 

voting until the lastminute, and voting 

papers not being deliveredtosome 

households. 

Voting closesat12noon on Saturday, 

October 8, so votersleaving their 

voting to the last minute willneed to 

deposit their papers in ballot boxes at 

council service centres,libraries and 

supermarkets, as it is now too late to 

post them. 

Residentsand ratepayers can still 

contact councilsfor special votes up 

untilelection day. 

Hurunui District Council deputy 

electoral officer Naomi Woodham says 

the lackofalocal mayoral contest is 

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Shehas heard of voters who readthe 

‘‘Mayorreelected, no election 

required’’ wording on votingpapers, 

andthink there is no election. 

‘‘They are seeing that and thinking‘I 

don’t needtodoanything’and 

throwing their papersout. 

‘‘If that has happened,people can 

contact us and we can issue another 

votingpaper.’’ 

While there is no mayoral contest in 

theHurunui District, thereare still 

elections for councillors in the east 

andsouth wards,the Cheviot 

Licensing Trust and for Environment 

Canterbury. 

Ms Woodham says shehas also heard 

of some voters who had not realised 

theyneeded to turntheir voting paper 

over to findthe Environment 

Canterbury candidates. 

Shesays voting papers for other 

councils, including neighbouring 

councils are being accepted in 

Hurunuiballot boxesand willbe 

passed on for processing. 

Kaikourachief executive Will 

Doughty says it is great to see the 

numberofreturnstodate. 

‘‘We justencourage everyone to vote 

with just over aweek to go and to have 

their say.’’ 

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says she is not expectingthe same 

turnout as 2019, when there werenine 

candidates formayor. 

Therewas areturn of 46.39% in total 

in 2019and 39.37% in 2016. 

‘‘I don’tanticipate us being as high 

as last time, but somewherebetween 

37% and 40% is not unrealistic and 

50% would be great.’’ 

The Hurunui Districthad a57.18% 

return in 2019, when there wasa 

mayoral contest, and 41.15% in 2016. 

The Kaikoura District had a 

whopping61.37% returnin2019 and 

54.60%in2016. 

Voting closesat12noon on Saturday, 

October 8, with preliminary results 

expected later in the day. 

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Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC), 

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Waimakaririand Hurunuidistrict 

councils, is planning a‘‘Move On Up’’ 

campaign in abid to address skills 

shortages in the region. 

The campaign was expected to kick off 

in the New Year,food and beverage 

business development manager Alissa 

Wilsonsaid. 

‘‘It’sabout moving on up in your life to 

anew lifestyle. 

‘‘We’ve consulted with local businesses 

and what kind of resource they would 

need to attract employees.’’ 

Ms Wilson said the hospitality, 

construction, manufacturing and 

agriculture sectorsinparticular were 

facingskills shortages. 

She saidwinerieswere really struggling 

to attract staff and talent, while Hanmer 

Springs was crying out for talent, 

particularly hospitality staff and life 

guards. 

Anew website is being developed — 

northcanterbury.co.nz —whichwill 

feature videosofpeoplewho have 

recently movedtoNorth Canterbury. 

ENC chiefexecutive HeatherWarwick 

said the regionhad so much goingfor it 

with the laid back, rural lifestyle and 

being close to Christchurch. 

Working fromhome was also becoming 

increasinglypopular,especially since 

Covid19. 

‘‘Employershave got the sausage (job) 

and we’ve got the sizzle,’’ Mrs Warwick 

said. 

‘‘It’sabout attractingthe whole family, 

so you’ve got to enticethem and showcase 

what we havetooffer.’’ 

Every districtwas facing askill 

shortage, but being close to Christchurch 

was an advantage,because peoplecould 

choosetolive in North Canterbury and 

work in the city or work here and live in 

the city, she said. 

The website would include information 

about schools, medical centres, 

accountants, lawyersand all the local 

services. 

‘‘That’s where Rangiora and Kaiapoi 

particularly, and Amberley,have the 

advantage, in having all the services as 

well as offering the lifestyle,’’ Mrs 

Warwick said. 

ENC was working closely with 

ChristchurchNZ and Hurunui Tourism. 

Economic datasuggested North 

Canterbury businesseswere punching 

above their weightcomparedtoother 

regions, but Mrs Warwick expected things 

to change. 

‘‘It’savery volatilecontextthat we are 

operatingin. We’ve had some hard years 

and we expect we will have some harder 

years to come. 

‘‘Businessare justgettingonwith it, but 

the bite is coming because theycan’tget 

the supplies coming in and they can’t get 

the staff they need.’’ 

PreCovid net migration in New 

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employees ayear. But withborder 

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migrants had enteredthe country 

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Open day lures many fishers 

Canterbury angler Neil Goldie braved the 

earlymorningfrost to fish the 

WaimakaririRiver Mouth on opening day 

of the new fishing season lastSaturday. 

He was casting in thehope of luring a 

searun salmon. 

‘‘It’s alittle bit early for asalmon, but 

with warmer temperatures at sea in 

summer, there’s achanceofasalmon 

takingadvantage of the cooler watersnow 

to make arun,’’ he said. 

Mr Goldie said it was the secondyear of 

the searun salmon season bag limit and 

the harvest card, and fishers had to 

selectivelyharvest their salmon. 

‘‘So fishing in cooler waterswill be great 

for the fish if you need to releaseit,’’he 

said. 

He said the searunsalmonfishery has 

movedtomore of asports fishery than a 

harvest fishery, as anglersdotheirbit to 

help the recovery of the fishery. 

Mr Goldie was one of many Canterbury 

anglers who were out in force on the first 

day of the new season. 

This year, with the openingfalling on a 

Saturday, and the first day of the school 

holidays, fishing in the region became a 

popular family activity for many. 

Fish &Game Rangerswereout 

checking compliance and reportedlots of 

anglers fromthe top of the Lewis Pass all 

the way down to the WaitakiRiver. 

The weatherwas great for fishing,frosty 

but clear, throughout the region and many 

anglers travelled hours to fish their 

favourite spots. 

Testing the waters .. Canterbury angler 

Neil Goldie makes his first cast of the new 

fishing season at the Waimakariri River 

Mouth on Saturday morning. 

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Scams highlighted by Police 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

North Canterbury Policehas taken 

concerns aboutscamstoHurunuiDistrict 

residents. 

Senior constable Tony Maw took 

workshops to North Canterburytowns, 

promoting scam awareness. 

He saysthere are alot of scamsgoing 

around, andtalking to residentshas 

helpedrefresh people’smemories about 

spotting them before it is toolate. 

‘‘The scammers are always comingup 

with something slightlydifferent,and 

they maycatch you unawares. 

‘‘Remember,ifyou getaphone callout 

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you have been scammed. 

‘‘They mightsay they wanttoupdate 

your personal details. 

‘‘They will often askfor private 

information,and it’svery importantthat 

you do not passany personaldetails over 

the phone,’’ he says. 

Scammersoften also pressure people 

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‘‘If you’reuncomfortable,just terminate 

the call andgotothe company’s website 

and contact themdirectly. Do notfollow 

any instructions from arandomcaller, 

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‘‘Anotherone to be careful of is email 

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‘‘It’sasafepolicytonever click on alink 

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Mr Mawsaysotherschemes generally 

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He saysthe takeaway message is ‘‘don’t 

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Nitrates go under the spotlight 



Private water supplies could come 

under greaterscrutiny, amid concerns 

about nitrates in drinking water. 

The incomingWaimakariri District 

Council will be asked to consider 

funding an assessment of all private 

and individual water supplies as part of 

next year’s 2023/24 annual plan. 

The recommendation comesfrom the 

council’s land and water committeein 

response to recent reports about water 

quality trends acrossthe Canterbury 

region. 

Council staff considered two reports 

from EnvironmentCanterbury (ECan) 

considering longterm trends and a 

paper from University of Otago scientist 

Dr Tim Chambers. 

DeputyMayor Cr NevilleAtkinson 

questionedthe urgency. 

‘‘Not all rivers have increasing 

nitrate levels, so Iwant to see some 

more facts. 

‘‘At Silverstream the nitratelevels 

are still the same as they were 10 years 

ago. 

‘‘For me thisneeds ahell of alot of 

work to get this to adecisionmaking 

point.’’ 

But he supporting providing staff 

with more resourcing to monitor the 

situation. 

Three waters managerKalley 

Simpson said while nitratenitrogen 

concentrationsindrinking water 

supplieswere relativelylow at present, 

it could take decades for groundwater 

to flow downstream and into aquifers. 

The Waimakariri District Council’s 

water supplies, which served around 

54,000 people, relied on groundwater. 

Regular testing found the average 

nitratenitrogen concentration was 1.9 

milligrams per litre (mg/L), well below 

the maximum acceptable value of 11mg/ 

L. 

There werearound 2750 privatewells 

in the Waimakariridistrict used by an 

estimated 6900 people and ECan’s 

regular testingofasmall number of 

wells indicated an average nitratenitrogenconcentration 

of 3.5mg/L. 

A2021 ECan report found that 10 

percent of the 300 wells it regularly 

monitored throughout the Canterbury 

region had nitrate levelsabovethe 

maximum acceptable value. 

Anitrate risk map produced at last 

month’s Waimakariri ZoneCommittee 

found thatprivate wells in the coastal 

parts of the zone were low risk,but the 

bulk of the district was considered 

‘‘moderaterisk’’. 

In his paper, Dr Chamberssaid 

increased levels of nitrates in drinking 

water couldlead to an increase risk of 

colorectal(bowel)cancer and preterm 

births. 

Studies had identified other possible 

risk factors such as E. coli in drinking 

water, smokingand even eating meat. 

High levels of nitrates couldalso 

impact on aquatic life. 

It was not just private water supplies 

at risk in the long term. 

Arecent ECan case study found there 

was an increasedrisk over time of 

groundwater containing elevated 

nitratenitrogen concentrations, from 

land intensification, passing under the 

WaimakaririRiver into deep aquifers 

beneath Christchurch. The costs of 

treating waterdownstream to remove 

nitrates was expensive, so it was better 

to treat it at the source. 

‘‘If water had to be treatedtoremove 

nitrates,ion exchange is the most likely 

treatment methodasthis is wellproven 

and more costeffectivethan other 

methods,’’ Dr Chamberssaid. 

Because of the large number of pump 

stationsinChristchurch, he estimated 

this could cost around $610million to 

constructand $24 millionper year to 

operate. 

‘‘This equates to 19 years of planned 

capital expenditurebyChristchurch 

City Councilonwater supplyand would 

result in a75% increase in operational 

costs,’’ Dr Chambers. 

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Springs flowers brighten the day 


The Woodend Community Centre was 

ablazewith colourlast Saturday as the 

89th annualWoodendSpringFlower 

Show took root. 

Show president Shirley Wheelersaid it 

was awonderful sightas1119 entries in 

all classesoverflowed the tables 

arranged in the three rooms used for the 

show. 

‘‘We are so happy to be following on 

from the verysuccessful 2020 show after 

Covid made it hard for us to hold one last 

year,‘‘ she said. 

‘‘We have been impressed by the high 

standard of all entries especially those 

by the youngchildrenwho entered in the 

craft classes. 

‘‘Thisyear we are so proud it has been 

asuccessand veryhappy withthe 

numbers entered for the judged sections 

of the show.’’ 

Mrs Wheeler says this year therehas 

been agood growing seasonand this was 

reflected in the large number of blooms 

offered. 

‘‘We are alreadyplanning for next 

years event and hope to encouragemore 

children to enter the flower sections,’’ 

she said. 

As she was wheeled around the display 

Second place ... Joselyn Styles 7, accompanied by her mother Stephanie Styles (left) and 

her grandmother Nancy Milne was surprised at her second placing in the collage with fabric 

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tables by her nephew Brendan Harris, 94 

yearold Phyllis Sheppard talkedofthe 

times she used to be part of the annual 

showand how she had been akeen 

gardner since her childhood in the area. 

‘‘All the blooms are lovely and 

colourful,’’ she said. On display to 

compliment the hundreds of bright 

blooms and cut spring flowers were 

vegetables, baking, childrens craft, 

photos and drawings, plus anumber of 

professionallymade floral arraignments.

Restoration of park area begins 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

Acommunity planting day at the Ashley 

Rakahuri RegionalPark in Rangiora is the 

first stage of plans to replace trees 

removedbyEnvironmentCanterbury 

(ECan) twoyears ago. 

The trees were felled by ECan river 

engineers without consulting the 

Waimakariri DistrictCouncil (WDC), ECan 

councillors,the Waimakariri Water Zone 

Committee,orthe community. 

The removal of the 500 trees caused a 

public outcry,and led to theECan /WDC 

Rangiora Reach Advisory Group being 

established to developareplanting 

programme. 

Akey member,Rangiora’sKeith Harris, 

aregularpark visitor, was one of more 

than 40 peoplewho attendedthe planting 

day on Saturday September 24. 

‘‘It was agreat site to see so many of our 

community come alongtohelp us with the 

replanting of many grasses, shrubs, 

bushes,and trees,’’ Keith said. 

‘‘Afteratwoyear campaign we finally 

had something specialhappening at the 

Cones Road site. 

‘‘I wouldlike to thank thosewho have 

helped and supported this project from 

the startand especially the support I 

received from our MayorDan Gordon and 

his WDCteam, ECancouncillor Grant 

Edge, allthose on the Rangiora Reach 

Advisory Group, and my wife Christine 

and grandchildren who encouraged me to 

do something specialfor our 

environment,’’ he said. 

‘‘I wouldalso like to thankthe North 

CanterburyNews for their great reporting 

and for encouraging our Waimakariri 

communitytoget involved. It was agreat 

team effort and agreat resultfor our 

futuregeneration to enjoy.’’ 

Aselection of 500 native plants, 

including Kowhai, kanuka,cabbage trees, 

flax, silver tussocks and coprosma, were 

Community work ... Keith Harris, of Rangiora, akey member of the Environment 

Canterbury (ECan) /Waimakariri District Council Rangiora Reach Steering Committee, 

plants atree during the community planting day. 

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planted with plans to plant atotalof3200 

native trees, grasses, bushes andflax in 

the area. ECan braided river revival 

regional lead Greg Stanley said the 

planting was an outcome of engagement 

withthe community and stakeholders to 

develop amasterplan aroundwhat people 

wanted to see in this part of the park after 

the trees wereremovedto``ensurethat 

the area could function as afloodway if the 

primary stopbankfails’’. 

The community had ``madeitclear that 

thisarea is areally important recreational 

spaceused by walkers,runners, cyclists, 

and dog walkers who enjoythe myriadof 

trails by the river’’. 

‘‘Many peopletold us that theywould 

like to see planting carriedout in this 

year's plantingseason if it could be donein 

away that would stillenablethe flood 

overflowfunction of the area. While the 

area cannot be fully replanted, smaller, 

deliberately located nodesoflow height 

natives withasmallnumber of wellmaintained 

shade trees can be plantedfor 

the community to enjoy,’’ Greg said. 

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to theMaori battalion along with 

thewell known wartimemusic. 

Students fromKaiapoiHigh will 

performalongwith their award 

winning Kapa Haka group. 

Afundraising concert for the Kaiapoi 

RSA welfare fund. 

SATURDAY 

OCTOBER 15 

2pm 

KAIAPOI HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 

TICKETS $20 

Tickets available from 

Kaiapoi i-Site 

(143 Williams St, Kaiapoi) 

and online at 

www.iticket.co.nz 

2519467

OPINION 


This 

Week 

Sun 

Fishing 

Guide 

Moon 

Wind 

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 

Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct 9 Oct 10 Oct 11 Oct 12 

Rise 6:54am 

Set 7:41pm 

Best 10:10am 

Good 

Good 

Times 10:37pm 

Set 5:20am 

Rise 3:09pm 

Gentle Sbecoming 

moderate NE 

In the Electoratewith 

MattDoocey 

MP forWaimakariri 

Rise 6:52am 

Set 7:42pm 

Best 11:03am 

Times 11:28pm 

Set 5:51am 

Rise 4:26pm 

Moderate SE 

strengthening 

Rise 6:51am 

Set 7:43pm 

Best 11:52am 

Good 

Times 

Set 6:16am 

Rise 5:41pm 

Moderate Wturning 

S 

Authorised by Matt Doocey MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. 

Challenge fundraiser 

ahuge success 

Ahuge congratulations to Ash and 

AaronMcConville, and the teamat 

Saints Fitness in Rangiora, who 

completedtheir challenge of a 

45minuteworkoutevery four hours 

for 48 hours, raising money for the 

Mental Health Foundation as part of 

Mental Health Awareness Week. 

An incredible$65,000 was raised, 

whichwell exceeded their ambitious 

target of $50,000. 

It was humbling to be part of such an 

amazing event where the community 

got together for agreat cause. 

Imanaged to complete 7out of the 12 

workouts before the body couldn’t do 

anymore, resulting in me not being 

able to walk the next day. 

My kids thoughtitwas agreat laugh 

watching Dad hobbling around the 

house. 

During the48hour challengeIwas 

stillable to attend events in between 

workouts, and Ienjoyedattending the 

Rangiora PhotographicSociety's 

exhibition opening night on Friday 

nightatThe Brick Mill in Waikuku 

with my wife Viki. 

It’s been awhilesince the society 

has been abletoput on an exhibition 

due to Covid getting in the way for a 

couple of years, so it was goodtosee 

everyoneable to mingleagain. 

Thereare certainly alot of very 

talented photographers in our midst. 

In Parliament Ihad the privilegeof 

hosting and opening thisyear’sNZ 

Student Commonwealth Heads of 

GovernmentMeetinginParliament 

lastweek. 

The annual event giveshigh school 

studentsthe chance to reproduce a 

Heads of GovernmentMeeting, 

representing differentCommonwealth 

countries and debating world issues. 

It was encouraging to see young 

people from around the country 

engaged in debate on the 

Commonwealthand its value in 

addressingsome of the global issues of 

today. 

As Nationals Youth spokesperson I 

am always keentosupport the next 

generation of leaders and politicians, 

who often bring arefreshingand 

valuable viewonglobal issues. 

Lastly, it was good to see so many of 

you at one my four public meetings on 

Three Waters around the electorate 

recently. 

It was important for me to bring in 

Simon Watts, NationalsThreeWaters 

spokesperson, to talk aboutNationals 

alternative model. 

We believe central Government 

should work with individual councils 

to collaborate to improve water 

infrastructure in their area, including 

cofunding investment in theirwater 

assets. People havebeen raising alot 

of concern aboutlocal voicesbeing 

lostifThreeWaterswas centralised 

and run by four megawaterentities, 

and Ithinkpeoplehave avalid reason 

to question why bureaucrats in 

Wellington think they know more 

about Waimakariri's waterassets than 

theydo. 

Dear Editor, 

Further to articlethe article ‘‘Dog endangers wrybillatWaikuku’’in the North 

Canterbury News,September 29, Iwonder how many horsesand sulkies injureand kill 

wildlifeonour beaches? 

Maybethe focusshould be on them instead of dogs enjoyingplaytimeonthe beach. 

Ihavenothing against horse/horses walking on our beaches. 

However, galloping and racing at fast pace and and not beingintotal control andable 

to stop in an emergency, is another thing. 

Some dogsmay chase birds on beaches, in woodsand dog parks etc. 

Rarely do the birds get caught.Infact alot of birdsattack and swoop down to dogs and 

humans too.Sadlyand unfairly, dogs always get the bad press. 

Yours, 

MandyRiley, North Canterbury 

RANGIORA OCEAN WATCH 

Rise 6:49am 

Set 7:45pm 

Best 12:16am 

Good 

Times 12:40pm 

Set 6:39am 

Rise 6:54pm 

Moderate SW turning 

S 

Ok 

Rise 6:47am 

Set 7:46pm 

Best 

Times 

1:03am 

1:26pm 

Set 7:00am 

Rise 8:05pm 

Moderate Wturning 

S 

Ok 

Rise 6:45am 

Set 7:47pm 

Best 

Times 

1:49am 

2:12pm 

Set 7:22am 

Rise 9:16pm 

Moderate Sturning 

SE 

Ok 

Never Give Up, by Bear Grylls 

Never Give Up is an autobiographical book by Bear 

Grylls that focuses on lessons he has learned throughout 

his various adventures. With short chapters, he 

chronicles many of his journeys in Man vs. Wild and 

Running Wild and shares what many of his experiences 

have taught him. 

Summer at Home, by 

Annabel Langbein 

Summer at Home has 

everything you need for a 

delicious Kiwi summer full 

of wonderful flavours and 

good memories. Combining 

Annabel’s extensive 

knowledge and authenticity, 

and Rose’s fresh perspective 

on global food trends, 

together they are the perfect 

duo. 

Worse Things Happen at Sea, 

by John McCrystal 

Bear witness to some of the 

worst nautical disasters from 

New Zealand and around the 

world in these fascinating, and endlessly engrossing 

accounts inspired by John McCrystal’s radio series 

Shipwreck Tales. 

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. 

Safer Plates 

The Rangiora Community Patrolare holding another of its popular Safer 

Plates events in Rangioraover the nexttwo Sundays, October 9and 16. 

Patrollers willbeinstalling TamperDeterrent Screws on numberplates of 

vehiclesatBurbidgeMotorscar park, 325 Flaxton Road,Rangiora. 

They will be on site from10am to 2pm on bothSundays. 

All it coststosecure yournumberplate frombeing stolen is a$5donation 

to the patrol. 

Plantsale 

The OhokaSchool Plant sale will be held on Sunday, October 30 at 261 

Jacksons Road, 10am to 1pm. Free entry. 

Over 10,000 plantsfor sale at super low prices starting from $3. 

Hedging, natives, grasses, trees, perennials, edibles, vegetableseedlings 

and more. 

Bringatrailer! Find us on Facebook:‘‘OhokaSchoolPlant Sale’’. 

Afternoon dancing 

Come and dance to the music from the 1950s, 60sand 70s, Rock‘n’Roll etc. 

Afternoon dancing begins at 50a VictoriaStreet,Rangiora on Saturday, 

October 15, and each Saturday after from 1.30pmto4pm. 

Afternoon tea willbeprovided. $5 perperson,children 15 years and under 

free. 

Enquiries to Owen on (03) 313 3537 or 0210823 8029. 

Aweekend of ploughing 

The Oxford WMC Ploughing Match willbeheld on Saturday, October 8, at 

453 WoodsideRoad,Oxford. Starting at 10.30am. 

Bringyour own lunch. 

The NorthCanterbury ploughing match will be heldonSunday, October 9, 

at 453 Woodside Road,Oxford. 

Rise 6:44am 

Set 7:48pm 

Best 

Times 

2:35am 

2:59pm 

Set 7:45am 

Rise 10:26pm 

Moderate Sturning 

E 

Swell 

Pegasus Bay 

Tide Chart 

3 

2 

SE 1.6 m SE 1.7 m SE 1.2 m SE 1.0 m E0.5 m SE 0.6 m SE 0.7 m 

3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 

1 

0 

Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows 

Waimakariri 1:50am 2.3 8:01am 0.5 2:47am 2.3 8:59am 0.4 3:43am 2.4 9:56am 0.4 4:36am 2.4 10:51am 0.4 5:28am 2.4 11:44am 0.4 6:20am 2.4 12:07am 0.4 7:10am 2.4 12:56am 0.4 

Mouth 

2:22pm 2.4 8:40pm 0.4 3:19pm 2.4 9:34pm 0.4 4:12pm 2.5 10:26pm 0.4 5:03pm 2.5 11:17pm 0.4 5:52pm 2.4 

6:41pm 2.4 12:34pm 0.4 7:31pm 2.3 1:23pm 0.5 

Amberley 1:50am 2.3 8:01am 0.5 2:47am 2.3 8:59am 0.4 3:43am 2.4 9:56am 0.4 4:36am 2.4 10:51am 0.4 5:28am 2.4 11:44am 0.4 6:20am 2.4 12:07am 0.4 7:10am 2.4 12:56am 0.4 

Beach 

2:22pm 2.4 8:40pm 0.4 3:19pm 2.4 9:34pm 0.4 4:12pm 2.5 10:26pm 0.4 5:03pm 2.5 11:17pm 0.4 5:52pm 2.4 

6:41pm 2.4 12:34pm 0.4 7:31pm 2.3 1:23pm 0.5 

1:59am 2.3 8:10am 0.5 2:56am 2.3 9:08am 0.4 3:52am 2.4 10:05am 0.4 4:45am 2.4 11:00am 0.4 5:37am 2.4 11:53am 0.4 6:29am 2.4 12:16am 0.4 7:19am 2.4 1:05am 0.4 

Motunau 2:31pm 2.4 8:49pm 0.4 3:28pm 2.4 9:43pm 0.4 4:21pm 2.5 10:35pm 0.4 5:12pm 2.5 11:26pm 0.4 6:01pm 2.4 

6:50pm 2.4 12:43pm 0.4 7:40pm 2.3 1:32pm 0.5 


Gore Bay 2:33pm 2.4 8:51pm 0.4 3:30pm 2.4 9:45pm 0.4 4:23pm 2.5 10:37pm 0.4 5:14pm 2.5 11:28pm 0.4 6:03pm 2.4 

6:52pm 2.4 12:45pm 0.4 7:42pm 2.3 1:34pm 0.5 


Kaikoura 2:27pm 1.7 8:46pm 0.2 3:23pm 1.7 9:39pm 0.2 4:18pm 1.7 10:31pm 0.2 5:10pm 1.7 11:23pm 0.2 6:02pm 1.7 

6:53pm 1.6 12:40pm 0.2 7:44pm 1.6 1:32pm 0.2 

*Not for navigational purposes. Wind and swell are based on apoint off Gore Bay. Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidespy.com Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd. 

RANGIORA

OCTOBER 2022 

HDC NEWS... 

What's happening Hurunui? 

FOOTHPATH VEGETATION ENCROACHEMENT 

Spring is here and your garden will be waking up. This means it’s time to get the garden tools out 

to keep growth under control. Please remember that it is your responsibility to trim back any 

foliage that encroaches over the footpath, sopedestrians can continue to use them with ease. 

Thank you. 

PREDATOR TRAPS FOR SALE 

The Hawarden Waikari Community Menz Shed is making predator traps and selling them at cost. 

Trapping predators like stoats, ferrets and rats isamajor part of creating asafe environment for 

native birds and enhancing biodiversity. If you are keen toget on board with this conservationminded 

past time, please phone Peter Black to find out more. 027 714 4091 /033144 091 

NEW GLASS RECYCLING ATAMBERLEY TRANSFER STATION 

The glass recycling area at the Amberley Transfer Station has been relocated and is now 

adjacent to the recycling end of the pit. This new location is more convenient for those dropping 

off recycling, with all recyclable items now inone area. 

Relocating the glass recycling bin has doubled the size of the green waste area, and it is 

expected that this will speed upunloading times. 

This project was funded using the Council’s reimbursement from the Landfill Levy. 

NEW GREEN WASTE PAD IN HANMER SPRINGS 

The concrete green waste pad atHanmer Springs Transfer Station is ready touse. Itprovides a 

level area for people to unload their green waste and safely manoeuvre their vehicles and trailers. 

The pad isbigger than the previous green waste area, which gives us the ability tostore larger 

volumes ofgreen waste. 

This work was budgeted into the Long Term Plan. 

Meetings 

20th First Council meeting, following the Triennial 

Election 6.00pm. (Venue: Council Chambers, 

Amberley). 

In brief... 

Holiday activities at Hurunui’s libraries 

There are some great library activities planned for the 

school holidays including a colouring competition, a 

scavenger hunt, story time, and making marble mazes and 

'junkbots.' Bookings can be made in person at the 

Amberley Library, orcall 03 314 8980. For more details, 

look under ‘Events’ on the homepage of the Council 

website. 

Scam and Fraud Awareness workshops asuccess 

Council’s Community Partnerships Team recently hosted 

Scam and Fraud Awareness workshops in Amberley, 

Rotherham, Waikari, Hanmer Springs and Cheviot, which 

received great turnout. 

Guest speakers included North Canterbury Police Officer 

Tony Maw and Hurunui based Police led by Sergeant 

Robert Irvine, Neighbourhood Support North Canterbury 

Manager Sarah Saunders, and representatives from 

Hurunui Libraries. 

Amberley Pool: 

The Amberley Pool is due to open mid November, we will 

keep you updated with further information as soon as we 

can. Thank you for your patience. 

Rock Wall rebuild: 

The rock wall that helps to protect Claverley Road has 

been rebuilt. The wet winter has taken its toll on this 

coastal road, with stormy conditions causing high swells to 

both undercut and overtop the road, as well as damaging 

protective measures like the sea wall. 

Watermain Renewal Complete 

A watermain renewal has been completed on Hanmer 

Springs Road (SH7A), with 350 metres of new polyethylene 

pipe installed and connected to the network. Works have 

begun on the new footpath to extend from Argelins Road 

To Ensor Drive, connecting to the footpaths from West 

View. HDC appreciates the patience and understanding of 

the Hanmer Springs residents and visitors with the Traffic 

Management that has been in place. 

RAPID Number reminder 

Throughout the District, it would be great to see more 

RAPID numbers on rural properties. They are a very 

effective tool for easy location, especially by Emergency 

Services. To find out more about RAPID numbers, visit the 

website, or ring Council and ask to speak to Scott Rose. 

New glass recycling area at Amberley Transfer 

Station. 

AN UPGRADE FOR CAMPGROUNDS 

The final results for the 2019 Local Government Elections with amayoral campaign were calculated onSaturday 

12 October. The Hurunui District had avoter turnout of57.2%, this being 4,924 votes, excluding special votes. 

What will this year's voter turnout be? 

Councils migrate their speeds over tothe National 

Speed Limit Register (NSLR). 

Campgrounds around Hurunui can look forward to a facelift, thanks to a successful external 

tourism fund application. 

In June, $354,023.50 was granted from the Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF), which covers 50% 

of the District-wide campground upgrade work, toimprove Council-owned campground facilities 

across the District. 

Facility block provider Kiwicamp, who will be providing digital honesty boxes, solar power 

systems, charging stations for caravans, cars and e-bikes, boom gates and security, WIFI Pods, 

as well as fitted-out laundry, shower, toilet and kitchen facilities. 

Campgrounds are: Hurunui River Mouth, Motunau Beach Reserve, Scargill Motunau Reserve, 

Culverden Domain, Waikari Reserve, Hawarden Domain, Amberley Beach, Balmoral Reserve. 

HDC SPEED BYLAW NOW HISTORY 

Hurunui District Council’s Bylaw that has set the speed limits on Hurunui District roads since 

2020 is now history, after being revoked at last Thursday’s Council meeting. 

Until now, HDC asaroad controlling authority has been legally required to have abylaw to set 

speed limits on all roads within the jurisdiction of the Council other than State Highways, which 

are controlled by Waka Kotahi NZTransport Agency. 

Now, throughout New Zealand all councils will migrate their speeds over to the National Speed 

Limit Register (NSLR), which will now form the legal instrument for setting new speed limits. 

Local Body Elections .... 

Have you voted? 

Votes can be dropped off in the ballot bins located in 

the East and West Wards until noon, Friday 7October. 

Votes in the South Ward can be dropped off in the 

South Ward bins until noon, Saturday 8October. 

All votes can behanded inatthe Amberley Office up 

until noon, Saturday 8October. 

Ballot box locations: 

a. South Ward: 

i. Amberley Council Office 

ii. Amberley Library 

iii. Countdown Amberley 

b. East Ward 

i. Cheviot Library and Service Centre 

ii. Cheviot Hardware 

iii. Cheviot Trust Hotel 

c. West Ward 

i. Hanmer Springs Library and Service Centre 

ii. Amuri Library and Service Centre 

iii. Hawarden Library 

iv. Hawarden Four Square 

PHONE US: 

Amberley: 03 3148 816. 

Cheviot Freephone: 03319 8812. 

Amuri &Hanmer Springs Freephone: 03 315 8400. 

info@hurunui.govt.nz 

www.hurunui.govt.nz 

Hurunui District Council

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Long road ahead ... Participants complete the first lap of many on the pack march circuit 

at the Saints Fitness 45x4x48 challenge to raise money for mental health held in Rangiora 

over the weekend. 


Tired, sore and proud 


Raising over $67,000 to support the Mental 

Health Foundationmade the pain from 

sore muscles, sleepdepravation and 

overall tiredness, fade intothe background 

for the88participants undertakingthe 

Saints Fitness45x4x48 challenge over the 

weekend. 

Starting from 6pm on Fridayevening 

and running until 6pm on Sundayevening, 

48 hourslater, the athletes of all ages 

undertook avariety of sponsored fitness 

activitiestodotheir part for Mental Health 

Awareness week. 

They would all rouse fromtheir 

slumberseveryfour hours and complete 45 

minutes of intensive exercise ,which could 

vary from jumping jacks, circuit training, 

worm lines carrying 25kgloads to pack 

marches and spin sessions, all through the 

weekend. 

Linedupatthe startwere firefighters, 

correction officers, nurses, midwifes, 

builders and tradies, sports people and 

many othersfrom all walks of life. 

Coowner of Saints Fitness Ash 

McConville saiditwas great to see so many 

families come down and support their 

lovedones undertaking the challengeover 

the weekend. 

The participants were divided up into 

two teams red and blue and were given 

differenttaskstocomplete in the 45 

minute period. 

They were supported for the 48 hours by 

abevy of food suppliers, hair stylists, 

masseuses and even DJs. 

Fellow coowner Aaron McConville said 

over 80 businesses wereinvolvedinthe 

challenge. 

Bex O’Malley and KatrinaHood, bothof 

Rangiora said they had undertaken the 

challengetoput their minds and bodies to 

the test. 

For many the first packmarchwas an 

eye opener. 

Ash McConville said for manyitwas the 

first time theyhad ever carried aheavy 

pack for adistance,. 

‘‘Eachparticipant couldnominate their 

weighttocarryand somereally loaded 

their bagsup, likethe firefighterswho 

were carrying over 35kgs each.’’ 

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey also took 

part and says he was incredibly humbled 

to be apart of such an amazing fundraising 

effort. 

‘‘Morethan $67,000was raised so ahuge 

congratulations to Ash and Aaron 

McConvilleatSaints Fitness for the work 

they put in to achieve this.’’ 

He says it’s fair to say his physical 

stamina could not match his mental 

stamina, 

‘‘Afterseven consecutive sessions of 

burpees and otherpainfulexercisesmy 

body finally gave in 24 hours into the 

challenge. 

‘‘It certainly gave my kids somethingto 

laughatonSundayasIwas hobbling 

around the house in pain. 

‘‘While Iamphysicallyalittle worse for 

wear,Ienjoyed the challengeand Iknow 

my muscleswon’ttake long to fully recover 

from the ordeal,’’MrDoocey said. 

Participant AlysonShipley, who 

attendedwith her daughter Erica,says the 

48 hour challengewent well. 

‘‘It was agreatteam of people taking part 

and we also had lots of support fromthe 

widercommunity. Ithink we all had ups 

and downs.Personally Ifoundthe 10pm 

Saturday session toughgoing,althoughI 

know others really enjoyed that one as our 

DJ Brendangot abit of apartyatmosphere 

going.’’ 

She saidher bodywas sore and tired, but 

less so than whatshe had expected when 

she returned to work on Monday. 

She would do it again. ‘‘Overall it was a 

greatexperienceand for agreat cause.’’ 

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Waimakariri continues its steady growth 



Waimakariri is bucking the trend, as the 

district continues to bulgeatthe seams. 

Whilethe rest of New Zealandwas 

experiencing its lowest levelofpopulation 

growth since the 1980s, Waimakaririhas 

continued to grow withinthe two to four 

percent ayear range, as it has done forthe 

last 25 years,accordingtoStatistics New 

Zealand. 

In theyear to June2021, Waimakariri’s 

populationgrew by close to 1500,while 

New Zealand’s populationincreased by 

just 0.6% and Auckland dropped 0.1%. 

New Zealand’s populationgrowth in the 

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yeartoJune2022 was just 0.2%. 

The Selwyn district ledthe chargewith 

apopulation increase estimated at 3400 in 

the year to June2021,while Christchurch 

increasedbyjust 250 more residents in 

thatyear. 

Waimakariri DistrictCouncil strategic 

projects manager SimonMarkham said 

longer term projections suggested the 

Greater Christchurch area overall was 

expected to continuegrowing at afaster 

ratethan the rest of the country. 

Thiswas despite reduced short term 

growth, afeatureofseveralofthe larger 

cities recently. 

But even Greater Christchurch growth 

was likelytoslow from 6000 ayear, the 

average population increase between 1996 

and 2018based on Census figures,to 

around 4400 on median rangeprojections 

overthe periodto2048. 

Populationageing and reducedfertility 

werehaving an impact, but population 

growth would largely depend on therate 

of immigration, Mr Markhamsaid. 

Growth of around 4400 people across 

Greater Christchurch wouldequate to 

close to 2000 more houses needing to be 

built each year to accommodate the extra 

residents. 

Mr Markham said it was always hard to 

project where the new residents would 

settle, whether in Waimakariri, Selwynor 

in the city, but Waimakariri had alot going 

for it. 

‘‘Wehave agood supplyofland coming 

on under the new District Plan, it is an 

attractive environment, but it is 

particularly desirabletohave more of 

those peoplefind ajob in the district. 

‘‘Ifyou talk to Enterprise North 

Canterburyand manybusinesses theyare 

sayingthey can’t find people, but there are 

Ravenswood ... Asubdivision growing rapidly opposite Pegasus on the outskirts of 

Woodend. 


10,000people going intoChristchurch to 

work eachday,sowe need to make it more 

appealing to work locally. ’’ 

Waimakariri’s populationisaround 

67,000and median range projections 

suggest it will pass80,000 by 2043. 

New Zealand as wholeisprojected at 

the median range to grow by between 0.3% 

and 0.8% ayear overthe next 50 years. 

‘‘It’samodestrate of growth, even for a 

developed economy. 

It is largelydue to structural ageing, 

producing asteadyincrease in the number 

of deaths each year, and alow fertility 

rate, where birthnumbersper annum are 

not increasing at all,’’MrMarkham said. 

‘‘Subjecttoland availability, Greater 

Christchurch will likelycontinue to grow 

at arate above the rest of New Zealand.’’ 

The lack of growth acrossNew Zealand 

recently was due largely to the lack of 

migrant workers coming intothe country, 

and more New Zealand citizens leaving 

than returning, following amigration 

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the year to June this year, live births 

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as the previous year), while deaths were 

36,900 (up 10%).There were 49,200 migrant 

arrivalsinto the country, while 60,700 

people left New Zealand in the same 

period, leavinganet migration of minus 

11,500 and overall populationgrowth of 

12,700 people —anincrease of just 0.2%. 

This compared to anet migration 

increaseofaround75,000 in 2019. 

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celebratingits 50thanniversary this 

LabourWeekend, would not have 

existed without intenselobbyingtothe 

Government by the Kaiapoi Borough 

Council. 

The council began lobbyingfor the 

schoolin1954 but it wasn’t until 

September 1961that the Department of 

Education finally relented and 

approved the purchase of an 8.3ha 

block of land on Ohoka Road to build 

the new education facility. 

The school was initially opposedby 

the Education Departmentbecause it 

was thought there was not enough 

pupils available, and anew school at 

Kaiapoiwouldeffect the numbers 

attending Rangiora High School. 

However, this theorywas quashed 

after the Rangiora High School board of 

directors wrotetothe Departmentof 

Education, in November 16, 1959, 

asking for afull investigation into the 

building of ahigh schoolatKaiapoi 

becausethe roll at Rangiora High 

School was growing too big and 

something had to be donetorelievethe 

pressure. 

Eleven years later, in 1970, tenders 

were calledtobuild the school. 

Construction began on building the 

new school in December that year. It 

was builttoallow it to be progressively 

expanded in separate singlestorey 

blocks. 

The new school,opened its doors to 

its first pupils on February 1, 1972. 

An official opening was held on 

October6,1972,and attended by the 

Minister of Education Herbert 

Pickering,who was also the National 

MP for Rangiora at that time. 

It was built to cater for 700 pupils, but 

on openingday had only 138 pupils 

enrolled. 

However, today, thereare 963 pupils 

enrolled at the school. 

Multi-cultural focus abig change 

Thebiggest change KathAdams has seen 

in her long association withKaiapoi High 

Schoolisthe focusonmulticultural 

activities. 

‘‘Maori culture is an important part of 

schoolevents now and that has ledtothe 

developmentofmuchwidercultural 

activitiessuchasdanceand theatre 

whichthe pupils areexcellingat,’’Kath 

says. 

Shejoinedthe school as aguidance 

counsellorin1976. 

‘‘Back then we tried hardtointroduce 

multicultural activities but it is only in 

thelastfew years thatinterestinthese 

hasreally takenoff. 

It adds alot to the schooland is really 

good to see.’’ 

Kath, who lives in Clarkville, retired 

from herrole at theschool in 2000 buthas 

retained herconnection with it as a 

supporter. 

Herchildrenattended theschool and 

sheisamember of its50th anniversary 

committee organisingthis year’sreunion 

whichbegins on Friday, October 21, and 

shewas alsoamember of the40th 

anniversary committee. 

Theschool now pridesitselfonbeing a 

modern, learningenvironment where 

studentscan explore theirinterests and 

grow into confidentand happy young 

people. 

Thereisawiderangeofacademic 

courses availableatthe schoolwhichis 

also nationally recognised forexcellence 

Kath Adams ... The Kaiapoi High School’s guidance counsellor for many years. 

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studios. 

Thiscomplex is regularly usedfor 

meetings,concertsand stage shows. 

The schoolalso has afirstclasssports 

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fully equipped forindoorsports,fitness 

and weight training, andsports fields 

which include apermanentcricketwicket 

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pitches,and floodlit tennis and netball 

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It alsohas alearning facility for young 

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There is astrong focusoncommunity 

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the motto: Mā te aroha ka tutuki(through 

caringand support for others, allthings 

are possible),and its values:Respect, 

Integrity, Community,Excellence. 

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community and that has continuedtobea 

focus at theschool throughoutthe years,’’ 

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KaiapoiHS50th 

anniversary events 

Celebrations for the Kaiapoi High 

Schools 50th anniversary this Labour 

weekend will begin on Friday 

October 21 withameet and greet. 

The functionwill be held at the 

Kaiapoi Clubwhich will providean 

opportunityfor an informal get 

together for $20 per person. 

The registrationpack for the 

weekend will be available to collect 

at the club before and during the 

function. 

It will include the Anniversary 

Magazine, informationabout events 

duringthe weekendand some little 

mementos for the occasion. 

On Saturday morning the formal 

opening of the anniversary 

celebrations willbeheld at the 

school, at 101 Ohoka Road,with a 

welcome and an assembly in the 

auditorium. 

The opening will includeguest 

speakers, outlining the role the 

schooland its students have played in 

the North Canterbury community 

over the years. 

After the assembly the schoolwill 

be open for visitors to have alook 

around. 

The librarywill feature photos and 

school magazines, to encourage 

browsing and conversation. 

Decade photos will also be taken 

during thistime and abarbecue will 

be provided while people wait for 

theirturn to be photographed. 

Laterinthe afternoon an inaugural 

meeting of a‘‘Friends of the School’’ 

organisation will be held to ensure 

people can continue their association 

with the school, and in the eveninga 

dinner and dancewill be heldinthe 

gymnasium,with musicbyDwayne 

Bennettsband, Bubblemen. 

On Sunday morning there will be an 

opportunity for exstaff, Board of 

Trustees and Parent Teacher 

Association memberstogather for a 

breakfast at the school. 

For the rest of the day the school 

will be open for arange of picnic and 

sports opportunities, hopefully 

including netball, 6aside hockey, 

football, touch, and basketball with 

racesand lolliesfor children. 

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17 

Farewell your favourites 

at CanterburyMuseum 

Magic of Light ... Rangiora Photographic Society president’s Lisa Carter and David 

Woodcock (immediate past president) admire the works on display at the launch of the 

society’s biennial public show held at the Big Room at the Brick Mill Waikuku. PHOTO:JOHN COSGROVE 

Photo exhibition back 

Titled The Magic of Light, the 

photographicexhibition showcased the 

creative talentsof90members from the 

Rangiora Photographic Society to the 

publicatits official openinglast Friday 

evening. 

Held at the Big Room at the Brick Mill 

in Waikuku, the dualfaceted exhibition 

displayed both curated and member 

supplied works of photographic art. 

Immediate past president of the 

society, DavidWoodcocksaid there 

were 155 photosondisplay for the three 

day long event, which is held everytwo 

years. 

‘‘It was apleasure to be able to 

present another exhibition showcasing 

the talent of our members,’’ he said. 

Renowned landscape photographer 

and club patron Andris Apse was on 

hand at the opening to tell attendees he 

was impressed with theirwork and 

added that many were not charging the 

correct price for their photos,they 

shouldbecharging alot more to reflect 

their talents. 

Tea Party returns 

CanterburyMuseum is gearingupfor 

amassive andmuch-neededredevelopment 

of itsbuildings –thinkway 

more space forexhibitions, world-class 

facilities andsafe storage forour region’s 

taonga (treasures). 

From mid-October,the Museum will 

startprogressively closing, dismantling 

andpacking down itsgalleries to move 

them to secure offsite storage –starting 

with thegalleries upstairs.That means 

theschoolholidayswill be your last 

chance to say‘seeyou later’ to some of 

your oldMuseum favourites. 

Discovery, OurMummy andGeology 

will be thefirst to closeon17October, 

followed by theBirdHall at theend of 

themonth.Therestofthe Museum’s 

upstairs galleries, includingthe AntarcticGallery, 

will be closed by theend of 

November. 

Detailsofgroundfloorclosures will be 

posted on theMuseum’s website laterin 

theyear. 

The exhibitsare just onepartofa 

mammothmovethatwill see2.3 million 

taonga, equipmentand staff shifted offsite 

to make wayfor theMuseum’s $205 

millionredevelopment. 

Manyofthe Museum’s much-loved 

exhibitswill return in thenew Museum. 

Some,likethe ChristchurchStreetand 

Fred andMyrtle’sPāuaShell House, 

will be rebuiltinsidethe newMuseum. 

Otherfavourites like theAntarcticGalleryand 

Discoverywill return 

bigger andbetterthanever. There’s extra 

opportunitytofarewellyourfavourites 

during theschoolholidaysthankstothe 

Museum’s Dinos After Dark late-night 

sessions,whichwill seethe Museum 

open from 6.00 to 8.00 pm.See the 

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rEvolution: SecretsofSurvival(admissionchargesapply)and 

farewell your 

favourites in theupstairsgalleries! 

This Sunday marks the return of an 

annual literary event sought afterby 

writers of all genres. 

On Sunday afternoon, October 9, the 

Hurunui Memorial LibraryinAmberley 

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Couple celebrate their Platinum wedding 


Asimple invitation to dance has 

blossomed into seven decades 

of marriage and togetherness 

for aformer Cheviot couple, 

Bruce and Rosemary Childs. 

Early one morning in 1948, 

20yearold Rosemary Thacker 

began ajourney which would 

change her life forever. 

Invited to abirthday party, 

she travelled the 180kms from 

her family home at Okains Bay 

to Cheviot. 

‘‘It was avery long day in the 

buses, on gravel roads, but it 

was all worth it,’’ she says. 

At the party, 19yearold 

Cheviot farm hand Bruce 

Childs asked her to dance. 

‘‘She was lovely, and we 

danced all night, Ididn’t want 

to let her go,” he said. 

Over the next four years the 

young couple maintained along 

distance courtship via letters 

and the odd meeting. 

Bruce stayed working in the 

Hurunui district and says he 

would only get amail delivery 

once every two to three weeks 

on some jobs, but her letters 

were worth the wait. 

‘‘When Ihad earned enough, I 

bought an old Morris 8two door 

car and would drive for hours 

down to her parents place just 

to see her,’’ Bruce said. 

On Saturday, October 18, 

1952, the blushing bride wore a 

lovely pale blue wedding dress 

down the aisle at the St Johns 

Church at Okains Bay. 

‘‘I have never suited white 

and while it shocked some of 

the 150 guests, my parents were 

okay with it and Iloved it,’’ 

Rosemary said. 

More than 70 of Bruce’s 

family made the long trek to 

Okains Bay and everyone 

enjoyed the party held under a 

large marquee at the Thacker 

family farm, Rowandale. 

The Akaroa News later 

dedicated three columns to 

describing the wedding in 

detail, right down to what the 

motherinlaws wore. 

Bruce and Rosemary 

returned to the Childs family 

farm, Fernhill, near Cheviot, 

which his grand father had 

been balloted after WW1. 

Rosemary said she didn’t 

know anyone so she quickly 

joined the Country Women's 

Institute at Domett and began 

an active role in the local 

Anglican church. 

The couple leased the 1200 

acre family sheep farm in 1958 

and eventually bought it 

outright early in the 1960’s. 

“We built our first home in 

1965 by digging into the top of a 

hill as there was no other flat 

land on the property located 

between Gore Bay and the 

Hurunui River,” said 

Rosemary. 

There the couple raised their 

three children before retiring 

to properties in the Cheviot and 

Geraldine area before finally 

entering aresthome in Ilam 

Christchurch. 

But their story didn’t end 

there. 

Bruce and Rosemary credit 

the longevity of their union to 

strong faith and belief. 

Both were very active 

members of their local church. 

While Rosemary worked with 

young mothers and wives, 

Bruce was alay reader before 

the parish chose him to become 

the Anglican minister in 

Cheviot. “I changed my flock 

from Corriedales to people and 

had awonderful time,” he says. 

Arole he thoroughly enjoyed 

for 15 years. 

“It was funny, most ministers 

were thinking about retiring 

when Iwas just starting,” he 

said. 

Giving of time and respect 

are just two of the reasons 

Rosemary believes are why 

they have lasted the 70 years. 

“It’s all about tolerance and 

faith, everyone is different and 

you have to learn to be tolerant 

of each other,” she said. 

Now in their 90’s and 

courtesy of afall or two, the 

couple live 60m apart in a 

retirement facility. 

Every day Rosemary rises 

and walks down the hall to 

Bruce’s room and welcomes 

him with akiss on the check. 

They spend their days 

together watching TV or doing 

crafts. The couple are planning 

to return to the newly 

renovated St Johns Church in 

Okains Bay on October 18 with 

family and friends. 

Together still ... Rosemary and 

Bruce Childs, formally of Cheviot, 

will celebrate their 70th wedding 

anniversary of their wedding held 

at the St Johns Anglican Church in 

Okains Bay on Saturday October 

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Rural RAPID numbering can save lives 

By DAVID HILL 


Correct rural numbering saves lives. 

Culverden Volunteer Fire Brigade 

chief fire officer Craig Ritchie set out on 

amission four years ago to reduce 

response times for emergency services 

in the Amuri Basin. 

He was checking smoke alarms in the 

Culverden village when he realised it 

was local farmers who were more at 

risk. 

There were issues with incorrect 

numbering, multiple houses on the same 

property using the same Rural Address 

Property Identification RAPID number 

and the numbers not being placed at the 

entrance gate. 

‘‘I spoke to arural delivery guy and we 

went and met with (then Hurunui 

Mayor) Winton Dalley and highlighted a 

few problems and we’ve been working 

on it ever since.’’ 

The Culverden Volunteer Fire 

Brigade responded to around 70 callouts 

ayear, while Culverden St John had 

about 630 callouts last year many of 

them on rural roads. 

Used correctly, the (RAPID) system 

should make it easier for emergency 

services to locate properties, because 

the number tells the distance from a 

defined reference point. 

But there was alack of consistency as 

anumber of roads, such as Inland Road, 

between Waiau and Kaikoura, had more 

than one reference point, meaning there 

could be two or more properties with the 

same RAPID number on the same road. 

The growth of dairying in the 

Culverden area, meant there were now 

multiple houses on the same farm and 

often using the same RAPID number, 

with farmers coming up with their own 

methods to distinguish properties. 

‘‘Farmers decided they had aRAPID 

Rapid response ... Culverden Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Craig Ritchie (left) 

and Fire and Emergency New Zealand assistant commander Des Irving say having the 

correct RAPID number signs on the entrance gate can save lives. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

number, so they numbered their 

dwellings,’’ Mr Ritchie said. 

‘‘For example, if the RAPID number 

was 107, they would call themselves 

1071, 1072, 1073... The farmer and the 

farm workers all know what that means, 

but the 111 operator doesn’t.’’ 

A111 call centre operator had 90 

seconds to get the information to relay to 

emergency services and the fire engine 

needed to be out the door five minutes 

after the call, so timing was crucial. 

Time could also be lost when RAPID 

numbers were not on the entrance gate. 

‘‘Every 60 seconds the intensification 

of afire doubles, so if you lose five 

minutes, the intensification of the fire 

has increased five times, so every 

minute we save, saves lives,’’ Fire and 

Emergency New Zealand assistant 

commander Des Irving said. 

Land and Information New Zealand 

has decreed that multiple houses on the 

same driveway should use letters as 

suffixes rather than numbers inother 

words, 107A, 107B instead of 1071, 1072. 

Where there were more than five 

houses on one rightofway, it needed to 

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become aprivate road with each house 

assigned its own RAPID number. 

The Hurunui District Council came on 

board 12 months ago, with planner Scott 

Rose working with Mr Ritchie. 

‘‘They gave Scott and Iayear which 

was great because we tidied up this fire 

district,’’ Mr Ritchie said. 

‘‘But how can we move forward to 

cover the whole (Hurunui) district?’’ 

Since the project began, around 600 

RAPID numbers had been assessed in 

the Amuri Basin —around 70 percent of 

properties in the area. 

Around 95% of the rural properties 

checked have needed assistance with 

the RAPID number. 

Two rightofways had also been 

designated as private roads. 

Mr Irving said there was the potential 

to improve RAPID numbering systems 

throughout New Zealand, and several 

districts were doing agood job at 

managing it. 

Mr Ritchie and Mr Irving made a 

presentation to the Hurunui District 

Council’s strategy and policy committee 

last month, recommending the council 

fund ahalftime administration position 

to roll out the project to the rest of the 

district. 

Fire and Emergency New Zealand 

could use its influence in the community 

and work with Lions and Rotary clubs to 

get the message out to rural property 

owners, Mr Irving said. 



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AKaiapoiresident is feelingsome bad 

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Paul Hodson, who has abackground 

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The Sterlingdevelopment unfold over 

his westernboundary had been ‘‘a 

nightmare’’. 

He has video of papersonhis desk 

movingabout,asheavymachinery 

whirrsaway just 50 to 60 metres from 

his boundary, leavinghim nervous for 

his house’sstructural integrity. 

‘‘We’re having anightmare withdust 

on our window sills and we can’t even 

put the washing out on the line,’’ he 

said. 

‘‘Theyspray it, but afterthey leave for 

the day or in the weekendthe 

northwesterliesblow up the dust 

again.’’ 

Lime Living Ltd, the developers, were 

compacting 97,000 cubic metres of fill to 

raise the land up by 1.7 metres. 

The new buildings would be towering 

over Mr Hodson’s housewhen built. 

He said acondition of the resource 

consent was the developer would 

complete asurvey of his house before 

work began, to ensure there was no 

damagetohis property from the 

vibrations. 

He received aletter from the 

developerinMarch advisinghim 

drainage was about to be laidnext to his 

property and his westernboundary 

fencewould be replaced. 

Afterstartingtotake down his fence 

in preparation, Mr Hodsonhad 

received no further communicationin 

“Exclusive” 

six months. 

With machines whirring away next 

door last week,hecomplained to the 

Waimakariri District Council’s 

planning staff. 

By Wednesday afternoon (September 

21) he had received an email from the 

developeradvisingitwouldbecoming 

to complete asurvey. 

Waimakariri District Council 

planning and regulation general 

manager TracyTierneysaid there were 

provisionsinthe resource consent to 

manageany issues. 

‘‘Developers are usuallyvery 

responsive because they don’twant to 

generate an issue unnecessarily. 

‘‘We need to monitorthe conditions of 

consents and in situations like this, we 

will lookatitmore closely to seeka 

resolution.’’ 

Mr Hodson saidhewould like his 

fence replaced, as promised, as his 

section was left exposed. 

He saidheunderstood supply 

shortages could be leading to delays, 

but he would likebetter communication 

from the developer. 

‘‘I understand thatthese 

developmentsneed to happen, but any 

new subdivisionshouldnot be at the 

detriment of existing residents.’’ 

Lime Living Ltd has since met with Mr 

Hodsontodiscussprojecttimeframes 

and improvements to the site boundary, 

which will now be actioned. 

‘‘We value the support and 

understanding of our neighbours and 

will be actively resolvingany queries or 

concerns,’’aspokesperson for the 

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Welcoming Communities plan embraced 

Moving to ruralNew Zealand canbea 

big,and sometimesdaunting step, but 

thanks to an initiative that enables 

community groupstowork closely 

with its newcomers, spots like the 

Hurunui District will feel likehome 

very quickly. 

Hurunui DistrictCouncil hasjoined 

26 other Councils in aNew Zealandwide 

settlement programme 

promotingdiversity andinclusivity. 

Immigration New Zealand’s (INZ) 

WelcomingCommunities Programme 

Te Waharoa ki ngā Hapori, is 

designed to support local councils in 

welcomingrecent migrants, former 

refugees and internationalstudents. 

Hurunui District’s Mayor Marie 

Blackvalues thevibrance adiverse 

community brings, andisthrilled to be 

apart ofthe WelcomingCommunities 

family. 

‘‘Itisimportant to us that our 

community is supportive, welcoming, 

and feels like home to all newcomers 

who choose to stay,’’ says Mayor Black. 

Funded by INZ, the programme 

involvescommunities developing a 

welcoming plan, with acouncilemployed 

WelcomingCommunities 

Facilitatortooutline thesteps the 

community will take to foster a 

welcoming environment. 

Thesesteps will include how best to 

supportnewcomers andencourage 

participation in community led 

initiatives. 

Council’s parttime Together 

HurunuiFacilitator NataliePaterson 

has recentlybeen employed to fillthe 

Welcoming Communities Facilitator 

role. 

Tiromoana flourishing 

‘‘The role compliments my Together 

Hurunui work,identifying needs 

within the community. 

‘‘I’m looking forward to working 

with our people to ensure all 

newcomers feel welcome.’’ 

Former Secretaryofthe Hurunui 

Filipino Community Group Sandy 

Velmonte believes the Programme 

will make ahugedifference to the 

Filipino community. 

‘‘I vividlyremember when Ifirst 

moved to NewZealand thirteenyears 

ago.’’ 

‘‘It’s ahuge stepfor us moving to 

anothercountry, and to asmalltown. 

‘‘Wehave so much to contribute to 

theHurunui community and Iam 

excited at theprospects of the 

programme,’’says Sandy. 

Sandytouched on thesuccess of the 

HurunuiFiestaheld earlier this year, 

as an example of what she hopesthe 

plan will include. 

TheHurunuiFiesta involved a 

basketball tournamentthat ran over 

three nights. 

Thefinal game was followedbya 

fiesta festivalcelebrating Filipino 

culture and food. 

‘‘It was quite successful, andwehad 

agreat turnout. Filipinos arevery 

sociable,and it wasagood 

opportunity to bringusall together.’’ 

Mrs Black is looking forward to 

seeing communities within the 

Districtembracingthe programme. 

‘‘It’s up to allofustocreate a 

community that is inclusive and 

welcoming, andtoensure thatweall 

contribute to aplaceofbelonging.’’ 

said Mayor Black. 

Tiromoana Bush is flourishingthanks to 

an ambitiousrestorationproject which 

beganalmost two decades ago. 

Adjacent to the Kate Valley Landfill and 

Energy Park,the project started18years 

ago, and has deliveredphotographic proof 

the bush is regenerating and reclaiming 

grassland. 

The project is fundedbyTranswaste 

Canterbury Ltd (Transwaste), whoowns 

Tiromoana Bush and the landfill. 

TranswastechairGill Cox says the 

annual photographsprovide proofthe 

native forest is successfully regenerating. 

He says photos take in 2004,and again 

more recently, demonstrate the successof 

the restorationproject. 

‘‘After years of devastating drought, the 

increased rainfall of the past two years has 

also clearly assisted the survival and 

establishmentofnew plantings and 

encouraged the vigorous growth of the 

existing bush.’’ 

Photosites were chosen in 2004 to 

provide an accurate record of Tiromoana 

Bush before the restorationproject 

started. 

Photos are takenannually in late 

December at the same sitesproviding a 

continuous record of the changestaking 

place. 

Whiledetailed measurements of plant 

regrowth are importanttomonitor change 

and understand howdifferent native 

species are regenerating,photopoints 

show more generalchanges in land cover 

from grasslandtobush. 

‘‘As trees growslowly and constantly it 

can be difficult to realise just how much 

change has occurred’’, Mr Cox says. 

‘‘Youdon’t needdetailed measuring 

instrumentsorspecial training to be able 

to comparetwo photographs, and see the 

Tiromoana Bush restoration project is 

working.’’ 

The area showing the greatest change is 

surrounding the Kate Pond wetland. Prior 

to the establishment of the Kate Valley 

Landfill and Energy Park the Kate Stream 

would run dry in summer. 

The creation of awater supplydam 

upstreamensuresacontinuoussupply of 

water year round to the wetland, enabling 

extensive native plantingsaround it to 

thrive. 

‘‘We planted 10 kahikateatrees around 

Kate Pond when we began the restoration 

project, and we’ve been monitoring these 

ever since,’’ Mr Cox says. 

‘‘By 2021not only wereall 10 treesstill 

alive,their heights ranged from three 

metrestoover sixmetrestall. 

‘‘Theyprovide atantalisingglimpse of 

what our goaltorecreate akahikatea 

forestand wetland will look like in the 

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PHOTO: MARCUS BRAUN 

Intrepid adventurers 


The CoasttoCoast usuallytakes 

competitors between one and two days 

to complete, but for agroupofintrepid 

adventurers from Kaiapoi High School 

it took them five days. 

But it wasn’t arace,itwas ajourney 

of discovery for the 12 studentstaking 

part in another of the 180 Degrees 

Trust: YouthCharityofChristchurch’s 

successful adventureprogrammes. 

The trustruns aseriesof 

development programmes that utilise 

the natural environment to challenge 

youthphysically and emotionally, 

equipping them with confidence, 

courage, respect and cooperation. 

Setting off from Kumara on the West 

Coastlast Monday, the young students 

made their wayback to Kaiapoi over 

the nextfive days. 

Usingacombination of mountain 

biking trails,hiking trails, private and 

publicly owned huts and rivers for 

rafting, tutor Marcus Braun, aformer 

Patisserielecturer turned 

mountaineer, says the students learn 

how to adapttotheir environment and 

what it is like to be in charge. 

‘‘In any group situation, the natural 

leaders always rise up first, we help 

them but we are also lookingfor the 

quietones,they see everything and 

during the week away we encourage 

them to discover leadershipand team 

work. 

‘‘Theaim of the week is to takethem 

out of their comfort zonesand 

challenge them to developinto 

leaders, all while have alot of fun,’’ he 

said. 

He saysthat the programs are so 

popular the school has to whittle the 

applicants down to just 12 fromthe 97 

who applied. 

‘‘It’s not about the best, or the most 

deserving students who get selected, 

it’sall aboutthose that bestshow and 

uphold the schools values,hesaid. 

Afterdays spent ridingand climbing 

up over Goat Pass, tramping through 

the lushSouthern Alps and rafting 

downthe WaimakaririRiver,their 

final daywas spent on their bikes 

riding over 50kmsfrom Springfield to 

their school. 

Reachingitintime for their fellow 

studentstowelcomethem home again 

fromtheir big adventurewith ahaka. 

It was also the chance for anxious 

parents to be reunited with their 

children. 

CleoJohnson’s mum,Katie, was one 

of those parents eagerly awaiting the 

14 yearold’s return. 

‘‘She has had an awesome 

opportunity but it’s always aworry 

whenyour child goes off on an 

adventurefor thefirst time, away from 

talkingtoyou each evening about her 

day,lots of thingsrun through your 

mind, you know she’s safe, but you do 

missher,’’ Mrs Johnson said. 

JessMeyers, aged17, wasn’t worried 

at all about the trip. 

Jesssaid she really lovedthe 

adventureand felt it was agreat 

opportunity, however she was more 

worried about headingoff to anational 

basketball tournament in the 

followingdays. 

Connor Newby 15, said he found it 

hardattimes but he knew he justhad 

to get on with it, but he was glad to see 

his parents at the end of the long ride. 

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New owners ... New World Kaiapoi Gareth, Laura and family. 


Kaiapoi Foodbank 

gets financialboost 

The new owners of New World Kaiapoi 

will match the first $2500 in donations 

to the KaiapoiFood BankAppeal. 

GarethCaldwell sayssupporting the 

community is abig part of who he and 

his wife Lauraare, and what theylike to 

do. 

The couple took overasowneroperators 

of the supermarket two 

monthsago. 

‘‘We recognisehow challenging the 

cost of livingisfor people right now,’’ 

says Gareth. 

‘‘WhenLaura and Iheard that 

requests for food parcels at the Kaiapoi 

Food Bank had more than doubled in 

the lastyear,wewere very keen to lend 

our support to theirfundraising 

appeal.’’ 

CommunityWellbeing North 

Canterbury Trust manager Deirdre 

Ryan, says the supportpledged by New 

World Kaiapoitotheir Kaiapoi Food 

Bank Appeal was nothingshort of 

incredible and couldn’t have come at a 

bettertime. 

‘‘Parentsare doing theirvery best to 

care for their children, but they can’t 

make ends meet. 

‘‘Theyare being squeezed by the cost 

of food, fuel,rent, electricityand lackof 

affordable housing. 

‘‘Costoflivingincreasesalso mean 

funds to buy foodfor the food bankare 

not goingasfar as theyused to,’’ says Ms 

Ryan. 

She says demand for food parcels 

alwaysrises before Christmas. 

‘‘It is so highalready I’m really 

concerned about how were going to 

keep up,’’ she says. 

‘‘Thatiswhy Icreated this 

fundraising appeal.’’ 

Every dollardonatedtothe Appeal 

becomes$2when its matched by New 

World Kaiapoi helping children in the 

community to eat. 

Laura Caldwell says supporting the 

local community is abig partoftheir 

philosophy as supermarketowners. 

‘‘New WorldKaiapoi is acommunitybased 

store,inthe heart of awonderful, 

tightknit community. 

‘‘Thatreallyappealedtous and was a 

big part of our decisiontomove here.’’ 

Prior to taking ownership of New 

World Kaiapoi, the Caldwells were 

owneroperators of Raeward Fresh in 

Richmond. ‘‘Its important to us that we 

deliver what the local community needs 

stocking products people want,creating 

awelcoming environment for customers 

and aworkplace staffcan feel proud of, 

but its also aboutsupportingthe 

community we’re apart of. 

‘‘It’s greattobeable to help our new 

community right awaybygetting behind 

the Kaiapoi Food Bank Appeal. ‘‘It’s a 

good fit for us and weremore than 

happy to help,’’ says Gareth. 

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Community backs local show 


The Hawarden A&P Showwillbeheld 

early next year, andaroadmap to ensure 

its futureisunderway. 

The showwas in jeopardy leading in to 

aspecialmeeting andannual general 

meeting on Mondaynight. 

Presidents Penni Loffhagenand Rocci 

Scott had warned A&P membersand the 

community unlessanexecutive and 

plenty of helperscould be found, the 

association was in dangerof‘‘folding’’, 

and calling quits on runningits annual 

March show. 

Penni says the community swung in 

behindthe show when it becameawareof 

theplight of the association, andits 

annual show, andtherewas an ‘‘amazing 

turnout’’ of around50people at the 

meeting. 

This hadgiven her and Rocci 

confidence to carry on this year, andoffer 

up another‘‘great show’’. 

Penni saysoffers of helppoured in 

priortoMonday night’s meeting, and alot 

of ideasonhow to spreadthe work load 

andensure theshow continues to be a 

show case of the districtwere discussed, 

andwill be considered at further 

meetings. 

‘‘Thegoodnews is we arerunning a 

show. 

‘‘We have elected anew vicepresident 

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and ajunior vicepresident,’’ says Penni. 

She saysthere werealot of ideasput 

forward, including how the community 

could get in behindthe show to help 

spreadthe work loadtokeepthe ‘‘great 

littleshow’’running. 

‘‘Covidsplit everythingapart. But we 

cametogether (Monday night)and we 

haveunity and community again. ‘‘Weare 

looking forwardwithconfidence to 

runningthe show,’’ Penni says. 

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The Foundation for Arable Research 

(FAR) has high hopes that Pathfinder 

farmers will crack some of the 

challenges of arable farming. 

Since the Grower Leading Change 

(GLC) project began two years ago, 14 

Arable Growth Groups have been set 

up across five regions and three 

Pathfinder demonstration farms. 

The groups usually focus on 

initiatives such as taking existing 

knowledge or research results to fit 

them into an arable farm system or 

test new ideas in farm trials. 

Chief executive Alison Stewart said 

this could include increasing the 

business skills of growers, evaluating 

onfarm products or developing 

regional plans to help manage 

pesticide resistance issues. 

She said the FAR had aresearch 

extension programme which was 

highly successful in delivering 

research results to growers. 

But it knew that this didn’t address 

all the challenges they faced or meet 

the diverse needs of growers working 

in different regions. 

‘‘The GLC programme is about 

growers getting together and 

identifying the farming issues that are 

relevant to their region and then 

working with FAR to come up with a 

plan of work to address these issues.’’ 

She said this could be looking at 

reducing pesticide use or 

understanding how to incorporate 

precision agriculture technologies to 

drive onfarm efficiencies. 

‘‘Or [it could be] something as 

simple as testing out some new biobased 

products. 

‘‘The aim is get growers actively 

involved in growerled initiatives and 

then sharing their learnings with 

other growers.’’ 

Dr Stewart said growers already 

operated diverse, integrated and 

Alison Stewart ... FAR chief executive 

has high hopes Pathfinder farmers will 

crack some of he challenges of arable 

farming. 

PHOTO: FILE 

resilient farm systems so there wasn’t 

alot of changes that they needed to 

make to drive more productivity or 

meet environmental regulations. 

‘‘But that doesn't mean that we don’t 

need to do anything. 

‘‘It’s all about continuous 

improvement. 

‘‘Arable growers are technically 

very competent and tend to embrace 

new technology that will deliver onfarm 

benefits and will always be 

looking for ways to explore new crop 

opportunities.’’ 

The programme was about growers 

working out what they wanted to do 

with the FAR supporting them to 

develop and carry out awork plan. 

‘‘We are getting such positive 

feedback from the growers about GLC 

that we definitely want to extend and 

expand its activities over the next 

couple of years.’’ 

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RURAL LIFE 


LIC has an important role —candidate 

Longstanding New Zealand cooperative 

LIC has an important role to 

play in equipping the New Zealand 

dairy industry for asustainable future, 

says Oxford dairy farmer Victoria 

Trayner. 

Ms Trayner, who is acandidate for the 

position of South Island Director in 

LIC’s 2022 board of directors elections, 

says farmers have been improving their 

practice on farm with genetic/genomic 

gains, improved technology and better 

data use and management. 

‘‘It is now about connecting the 

improvement into environmental 

accounting and making smart tech 

partnerships, to aid farmers in meeting 

policy requirements with minimal cost 

to the farmer,’’ she says. 

In recent years the dairy industry had 

been met with araft of new regulations, 

Ms Trayner says. 

‘‘We haven’t yet seen the full scope of 

having to meet these layers of policy 

requirements within the farming 

business, but it will need the close cooperation 

of farmers and farmrelated 

businesses, such as LIC, if we are to 

ensure we retain profitability while 

putting the new rules into effect,’’ she 

says. 

Land and animals were the biggest 

asset of farmers. 

‘‘We seek the best animal onfarm 

delivering high sustainable 

performance and profitability. 

‘‘This is brought into focus with 

declining cow numbers and milk 

production. 

‘‘While core data information will 

assist with regulatory compliance and 

better farm business decisions, LIC 

genetic portfolio should continue to 

offer farmers the ability to breed a 

functional cow that suits each 

individual farm system as noone is the 

same,’’ says Ms Trayner. 

‘‘This is where the value and 

principles of afarmerowned cooperative 

really come into their own.’’ 

Ms Trayner says it puts LIC in astrong 

position to work closely with farmers, 

providing ahigh level of operational 

excellence, to help them not just 

manage the many changes facing their 

industry but to adapt proactively to 

sustain their business and strengthen 

profitability. 

On farm inflation had increased 

2030% in agricultural costs, led by fuel, 

which leapt 44%, fertiliser 29% and feed 

costs which were up by 6%. 

‘‘While having astrong farmgate milk 

price has softened the impact, it still is 

aconcern every time the GDP drops. 

‘‘What does this mean for farmers 

looking ahead? Some will be seeking 

more longterm gains often looking at 

operational efficiency on farm. 

Automation in the future will be 

adapted in practice due to labour 

shortage, time and cost. 

‘‘I have seen in my governance roles 

how automation is agame changer to 

empowering the business and minimise 

labour shortage. Automation also allows 

farmers to be less time poor. 

‘‘What adds value to acompany and to 

the economy, is growing revenue more 

quickly than costs are increasing. 

Shareholders are facing this in their 

own businesses, and Isee LIC has an 

Victoria Trayner ... Looking to the future of dairying. 

important role to expand its production 

frontier.’’ 

“I am excited about the possibilities 

LIC has to the value chain for farmers, 

shareholders, customers and 

stakeholders. 

‘‘I have astrong work ethic, being 


brought up as acountry kid it was 

drilled into you, and Iamraising my 

girls in the same way. 

‘‘I see it is important to give back to 

the industry and especially cooperatives 

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Issue 211October 2022 

MainPower Community Fund 

31st October....Don’t miss it! 

What’s happening on October 31st?That is the day that 

nominations for a share of the $30,000 MainPower 

Community Fund close. 

What is the MainPower Community Fund? 

The fund is our way of supporting community events, 

initiatives and schools within North Canterbury every 

year. 

The fund allows for the community of North Canterbury 

to have their say about which charitable organisations 

and school projects they want to see supported. 

The fund was launched back in 2015. Since then, the fund 

has grownwith over 170groups around NorthCanterbury 

receiving ashare of$190,000 so far. 

One ofthe great things about nominating acommunity 

group or school project is thatyou don’t havetobedirectly 

involved with the group orinitiative to nominate them. 

So, ifyou know of adeserving charitable organisation 

or aschool project doing incredible things that you think 

MainPower should be supporting, then head to our 

website tofind out more and submit anomination. 

How has the fund been used inthe past? 

Over the past seven years, the fund has helped many 

organisationstocontinue doing their partinthe community 

by taking care of the small things, from powering a 

lawnmower for a local community group, through to 

helping build afence along aschool boundary to keep 

students safe. 

Here are afew of examples ofhow the community fund 

has helped your local community: 

Amberley Community Preschool 

The preschool used their share of the funding to make 

improvements towards the playground for the children. 

Takahanga Bowling Club 

TheKaikōura basedclubreceived funding to purchase soil 

and renovate their bowling green during the winter. 

Rotherham Community Pool 

This funding was put towards purchasing replacement 

pool covers. 

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Fundswere used to providecommunity meals for families 

in need. 

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Money fromthe communityfundwent towards purchasing 

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repeater. 

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The Trust put their share of the funding towards 

rehabilitation services for people in the local community 

who have been diagnosed with cancer. 

Ashgrove School 

Wanting to create outdoor learning spaces, the school put 

their share towards sun-safe gazebos. 

Amberley Community Preschools updated playground. 

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Purchased petrol vouchers to support their volunteer 

delivery drivers. 

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Support for youth entering the job market 

By DAVID HILL 


More jobs areavailable, but barriers 

remain for youngpeople seeking 

employment, say NorthCanterbury 

educationleaders. 

Local employers are crying outfor 

staff,but the uncertaintyofCovid has 

changed theenvironment andeven 

made it worse forsomeyoung people, 

they said. 

‘‘Kids are picking up work and it’s 

notalwayswithinNorthCanterbury,’’ 

RangioraHigh School associate 

principal Paul Donnelly says. 

‘‘It’s certainlychangedfor many. 

‘‘Foryear13s it usedtobe‘do Igoto 

university or have an OE’ and now it’s 

changed to ‘I’m going to do this work’ 

andthe big goal is some years off’.’’ 

At the other endofthe scale, ComCol 

NorthCanterbury manager Kate 

O’Connorsaidmanyyoungpeople 

were strugglingwithsocial anxiety, 

making it difficulttomakeany long 

term plans. 

Mr Donnelly saidthere was an 

‘‘elementofrisk’’ whenleavingschool 

andentering theworkforcewithout 

formal qualifications. 

‘‘Some young people areasking ‘if I 

make thisdecision will it determine 

therestofmylife,orisitashortterm 

thing’.’’ 

TheNorthCanterbury Youth 

Futurescareersexpo was established 

in 2019 to ‘‘provide abridge’’ foryoung 

people between schooland 

employment. 

Thedecisionwas made earlier this 

year to movethe expo onlinedue to 

Covid uncertainty. 

‘‘What spurredthis wholemovement 

waskids leavingschool post16 (years) 

andstaying at homebecause they 

didn’t knowwhat they wantedtodo,’’ 

Mr Donnellysaid. 

He said many young people‘‘lived in 

themoment’’ and lookingtoo farinto 

thefuture could be scary. 

‘‘They do liketodreamand have 

aspirations and that’s important to 

them andIthinkthat’scommon for all 

generations.’’ 

Buttoday’syoungpeopleliveina 

changing world whereeducationwas 

strugglingtokeep pace, leaving many 

young people disconnected and 

parents /caregiversstruggling to keep 

up. 

Waimakariri District Council youth 

developmentfacilitatorEmilyBelton 

joinedforces withMinistryof 

Education principal advisorJoseph 

Houghton to develop an online 

resourcevia Facebookand Instagram, 

in the absenceofthe careers expo. 

They engagedwithsecondary school 

students in theWaimakariri and 

Hurunuidistricts to learn about their 

aspirations and what wouldbeuseful 

to them. 

Thestudents identified debt, global 

warming, changing technology and 

beingabletoadaptand change as key 

issues.Over the nextfew weeksvideos 

will be released onlineofinterviews 

with localemployers aboutwhat it is 

like to be employed and possible 

careerpathways. 

Thevideos followthree themes food 

andfibre, health and construction. 

‘‘In the videos we tell them about 

wherethe job might takethem and 

wherethere’s atrainingorstudy 

component,’’MsBeltonsaid. 

‘‘With jobsbeingavailable it has 

giventhem the opportunity to try 

something and there’s businesses out 

therewilling to giveyoung people a 

go.’’ 

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Futures careers expo held at Rangiora High School. 

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Historic event ... Waimakariri District Mayor Dan Gordon, left, and the RangioraAshley Community Board chair, Jim Gerard, planting 

one of two English Oaks in Rangiora’s Victoria Park last Saturday. 

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Oak trees commemorate QE II 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

Eight Englishoaks have beenplanted 

in four Waimakariri parks to 

commemorate thepassingofQueen 

Elizabeth II andthe ascension of King 

CharlesIII. 

The planting wasdoneatPearson 

ParkinOxford, Victoria Parkin 

Rangiora, theWoodendRecreation 

Ground,and theKaiapoi Domain. 

Plaques, commemoratingthe events 

werealso unveiled at eachpark. 

The planting wasdoneby 

Waimakariri District Mayor,Dan 

Gordon withhelpfrom thecommunity 

boardchairs,Jim Gerard, at Rangiora, 

ShonaPowell, at Woodend, Jackie 

Watson, at Kaiapoi, and Doug Nicholl 

at Oxford. 

Members of the Anzac Mounts 

Equine Rehab Unit, Terry Kingi, 

(Trustee), Roman Valpy and Isaac 

Symington,withtheir horses, Anzac, 

Jackoand Stella, alongwith another 

trustee, Ben Smith,and the trust’s 

servicedog Bella, attended the 

planting ceremonies at Rangiora, 

Woodend andKaiapoi. 

Mr Gordon saidthe planting was 

done to acknowledge thelateQueen’s 

‘‘remarkableservice anddevotion’’to 

herpeople and also acknowledgethe 

newKing. 

‘‘As theQueen was an avid loverof 

theoutdoors and theKing, beingavery 

passionate advocate for the 

environment,wefeltitfitting to planta 

tree in their honour wherefuture 

generationsofour district can cometo 

paytheir respectsand acknowledge 

this important time in our history.’’ 

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Rangiora Owner OperatorMike 

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Athletes to be honoured at Sports Awards 


The 2022 MainPower NorthCanterbury 

SportsAwards on Friday,October 14 will 

be the first formal gala dinner event to be 

held at MainPower Stadium in 

Coldstream Road, Rangiora. 

Hostedbythe North Canterbury Sport 

and Recreation Trust, two courtswill be 

turnedinto asilver servicedinner venue 

for over 300 guests, which will be catered 

for by PercivalStreet Bakery. 

MasterofCeremonies for the glittering 

event,will be Anna Simic, the successful 

New Zealand Olympicswimmer. 

The awardsfinally make an 

appearance after along hiatusdue to the 

Covid19 pandemic, but will include the 

achievementsofNorth Canterbury 

athletes, coaches, administrators, clubs 

and events over the last three years, due 

to limited sporting opportunities during 

this time. 

Aside from the presentationofsports 

awards and MainPower Youth Sport 

Scholarships,whichwill take centre 

stage, there will also be aquestion and 

answer sessionwith All black Fletcher 

Newell and successful Commonwealth 

Games mountainbiker Ben Oliver, both 

from Rangiora HighSchool, who will 

discusstheir recentexperiencesand 

successes. 

Finalists are: 

Junior Sportsman: Walter Brown 

(basketball); Jacob Turner (mountain 

biking); Mathieu Rigter (gymnastics). 

Junior Sportswoman: Jessica Hendren 

(athletics);FreyaLodge Whitham 

(football); Ivy Brown (basketball);Ashlyn 

Rean(basketball). 

Sportsman:CampbellRoberts 

(Trampoline); Sam Bosworth (Rowing); 

FletcherNewell (Rugby). 

Sportswoman: Brittany Wang(hockey); 

Mary Goulding (basketball);Bronwyn 

Dibb (trampoline). 

Sports Team:ICE Gympsorts senior 

DMT team (trampolining); Ashley Rugby 

Colts; NC Basketball under 17 girls team. 

Sports Coach: Liam Connelly 

(basketball); NC senior rugbycoaches 

(rugby); George Robinson (basketball). 

Sports Administrator/official: Adam 

Keizer (football); Vicky Humphreys 

(trampolinegymnastics);Kim Cotton 

(cricket). 

Afestival of fun and challenges 

Frisbee Rugby, survivor hockey, 3x3 

basketball, Tchoukball and afood 

challenge were some of the activities 

facing students attending last weeks 

annual CASAFest in Rangiora. 

CASAFest is asporting and mental 

challenge styled tournament combining 

six area schools —Akaroa, Amuri, 

Oxford, Cheviot, Hurunui and Rangiora 

New Life on arotational hosting basis. 

Rangiora New Life School was host of 

the two day festival tournament this 

year, which involves much more than 

just sport. 

Principal Stephen Walters says the 

the Canterbury Area Schools 

Association tournament was held as a 

mini festival because of concerns over 

Covid19 and billeting participants. 

“It was great to see it go ahead as we 

decided to cut it back to just 10 

participants from each school to help 

mitigate the Covid threat. 

Next year we are hoping to return to 

the larger format.” 

He says the tournament is for senior 

students in their last year at school and 

each year the hosting school introduces 

participants to different physical or 

mental activities. 

Some years have seen dance 

competitions, Quirky Cupcakes, 

debating and theatre sports mixed up 

with touch or basketball. 

Mr Walters says this year they had a 

cooking challenge, quiz shows, bowls 

and Tchoukball to challenge everyone. 

Tchoukball is an indoor team sport 

developed in the 1970s by Swiss biologist 

Hermann Brandt. It uses arebound net 

and ball. 

Mr Brandt was concerned about the 

number of injuries in sport at the time, 

and as part of an educational study he 

Almost mine ... Jacob Tyrell, of Akaroa 

High School, tries to reach the Frisbee 

ahead of Hurunui College’s Stacey Jack. 

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wanted to create asport that reduced 

injuries, was not aggressive between 

players and enabled people of all 

shapes, sizes, genders, cultures, and 

backgrounds to play together. 

Fast paced ... Jon Smoothy of Oxford 

Area School tries to get the upper hand in 

the survivor hockey game. 

Going for it ... William Vere 18 ,ayear 13 

student at RNLS races after the ball during a 

survivor hockey game. 

Athlete withadisability: Tony 

Washington (Special Olympics sports); 

Zack Lappin(Paraathletics). 

Sportsevent: Hedgefest (BMXevent); 

BBNZ under 19 national tournament; 

Rakahuri Rage 2020. 

Club of the Year: NorthCanterbury 

Basketball; ICE Gymsports. 

Service to Sport: Peter Williams 

(cricket, rugby); Leigh Bolton (school 

sport); Peter Stevenson(surf life saving). 

MainPower Youth Sports Scholarship, 

in partnership with the North 

Canterbury Sportand Recreation Trust: 

Jacob Turner(mountain biking); Millie 

Jane McIlraith (shooting); Alys Scott 

(crossfit); Georgia Gold (netball);Jessica 

Hendren (athletics);Ivy Brown 

(basketball). 

SPORTS RESULTS 

Rangiora Golf Club 

Nine hole stableford /Hidden Partners: 

PeterVan Hout &Coleen White 37 c/b, 

Stephen Bell &CarolynRosling 37, Eric 

Pollock &Verety Johnson 36, Alan 

Macdonald &Rita Moore 35 c/b.Lucky 

Card:Women CatherineBoddy, Men: 

Dennis Brook. 

Club Championships: Clifford Boddy v 

TerryCourtney. WinnerClifford Boddy; 

Pat Glassey vPam Holland.Winner Pam 

Holland;Robert Madden vRalph Sinclair. 

Winner Robert Madden;Rita Moore v 

DianeSinclair. Winner Rita Moore. 

Waimakariri Gorge Women’s Golf 

Nett 18 Holes: IBeetsHuchshorn 67, K 

bush 67. ESteele68, FNimmo 70, N 

Weavers 71, LScott 71, JPottinger72, J 

Deans72, JDeans 72, SKing 72, SFarrar 

73, RLyton74, BThompson 74, MTeAwa 

74, JBlatch 74. Nine holes: RBeeny 34, J 

Smith38. 

RangioraBridge Club 

Pocock Pairs: North/South: Christine 

Sweeney/Janene Mussen 1, Judy Bruerton/ 

JoyceGray 2, Helen Phillips/Veronica Hall 

3. East/West: Margaret Pickering/Janine 

Pickering 1, LynneStephenson/Robyn 

Dawson 2, David Rainey/Heather Waldron 

3. 

Presidents: N/S: Wayne Hutchings/Helen 

Phillips1,Rose Fahey/Jill Amer 2, Linley 

Thomas/.Sue McIlroy 3. E/W: Janine 

Pickering/Robyn Dawson 1, David Rainey/ 

Noeline Viney 2. Judith Driver/Julie Elliott 

3. 

Junior Evening: Elaine Ryan/Helen Hobbs 

1, CarolynFifield/MargaretCornwall 2, 

Tracey Cromwell/Janine Laws 3. 

Presidents: N/S: Shula Guse/IreneCarson 

1, Lorraine Tullett/SarahWaldron2,Tom 

Rose Rona Maslowski 3. E/W: Ken Fox/ 

Fern McRae 1, Jim Knight/David McRae2, 

Marilyn Eliet/Julie Brown 3. 

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Culture and sport in North Canterbury 

PHOTOS BY JOHN COSGROVE 

Top choices ... Making her choices for daffodils to look at 

was Chris Bucknell of Tuahiwi, at the 89th annual Woodend 

Spring Flower Show on Saturday. 

Top colours ... Sherri Hirtzel left, and her daughter Julie 

Planner look over the cut flowers at the show. 

Top blooms ... Phyllis Sheppard is accompanied by her 

nephew Brendan Harris as they look over the top blooms on 

show. 

Heavy load ... Tiana Milner walks another 

round of the pack march circuit 24 hours into 

the Saints Fitness 45x4x48 challenge. 

Long march ... Amberley firefighter Logan 

Retallick walked the pack march sessions 

carrying gear weighing over 30kgs. 

Worm line ... 24 hours into the challenge, 

Erica Shipley takes part in aworm walk 

carrying 25kg weighted bags. 

Helping mum ... Kaius Harimate 7, helps 

mum Casey Harimate to complete another 

lap at the Saints Fitness 45x4x48 challenge. 

Chocolate dear ... Jen Wylie, aneonatal intensive care 

nurse at Christchurch Women's hospital loads up NZ 

Corrections officer Dale Clark with extra chocolate as the 

pair prepare to start the Saints Fitness 45x4x48 challenge. 

Great show ... Rangiora Photographic Society member Sue 

Titmuss enjoys alaugh with Waimakariri District Council 

councillor Phil Redmond, while noted landscape 

photographer Andris Apse (right) looks at the work on show 

during the launch of the society’s biennial public show. 

Ilike this one ... Rachel Woodcock and her children Olivia 

11, and Ben 8, pick their favourites at the Magic of Light 

photographic exhibition held at The Brick Mill Waikuku. 

Lovely photos ... Anna Labedz (left) and Em Skipper look 

over the prints on offer. 

Plenty to see ... The large crowd of members and 

supporters watch the opening speeches at the launch of the 

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Toot NCroon back row from left ... Leslie Askins, singer, Chris Lang singer; Lyall Walker, drums; Alison Kerr 

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guitar. Inset: Lynne James, singer. 

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Toot NCroon at Rga RSA 

Rangiorabased ninepiece band 

Toot NCroon will finallyget to play 

at the Rangiora RSA on Friday, 

October 21. 

Theirprogramme will feature 

popular numbers from the 1960’s 

and 70s. 

The band is eager to get back on 

stagewith the gig they planned two 

yearsago. In between times, whenit 

seemed the climate was okay to 

perform, any reasonableluck 

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forced to shelve theirprogramme 

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focusing on the music of American 

jazz harmony band The Manhattan 

Transfer.The band played in 

Christchurch and Bevan was so 

taken by its harmonies, creating a 

group of his own became afocus. 

‘‘I absolutely loved them and they 

are stillmyfavourite group,’’ he 

says. 

‘‘I sent away for the music of their 

song Operator and sangitatthe 

doctors annual concert. 

‘‘I enjoyed it so much Iwanted to 

singthatsort of music morethan 

onceayear and formed my own 

group in Rangiora. Aftersome 

advertising around the district 

several candidates emerged, one 

beingLeslieAskins who is still 

singing with us today.’’ 

Bevan also invited Doctor 

Hartley Ferrar on the saxophone, 

Bill Interman guitar and Jeni 

Sanderson bass guitar to join the 

band. These members alongwith 

Leslieremain today. 

The nameTootNCroon was 

chosenillustratingHartley on the 

sax and Bevan playing the flute 

doing the tooting whilethe singers 

provided the harmonies and doing 

the crooning. 

Their first public outing was at 

the NorthCanterbury Musical 

Societies60th anniversary 

commemorating the end of World 

War 2atthe Rangiora Town Hall. 

The bandfocused on swing, then 

later turned to the 1950s, and is now 

looking at the 60s and 70s. 

All aboard the 

Rosé Train 

at Waipara 

ANorth Canterbury winery 

has combined the old and 

the new in athreecourse 

experience like no other. 

Georges Road Wines is 

celebrating the 2022 release 

of its popular Les Terrasses 

Rosé onboard avintage 

steam locomotive. 

Starting at the Weka Pass 

railway stationinWaipara, 

the home of the North 

Canterbury Wine Region, 

guestswill be greetedby 

accountant, turnedwinery 

owner,Kirk Brayand a 

glass of the new Rosé. 

`The Les Terrasses Rosé 

is our take on aclassic 

European, dry and vibrant 

Rosé. 

‘‘Our 2021vintage was 

incredibly popular and 

although we might be 

biasedwethink 2022isthe 

best yet, so we wanted to do 

something special to 

celebrate.’’ 

‘‘We loved the idea of 

going old school for the new 

wine release. 

‘‘The Weka Pass steam 

train is areal hidden gem in 

North Canterbury and it's 

not oftenyou get to see the 

area from that viewpoint,’’ 

says Kirk. 

Canapés will be served at 

the platform before settling 

in aboardthe trainto 

journeythroughthe unique 

limestone beauty of the 

Weka PasstoWaikari. 

At the station, the guests 

will be met by local chef 

Kate McMillan for a 

delicious seasonal lunch 

with grilledorganic 

chicken, and smoked 

Akaroa salmonalongside 

fresh salads, all made from 

local ingredients and 

accompanied by aglass of 

wine. 

‘‘Kate is aphenomenal 

chef, we love her ethos 

around seasonal and local 

produce. 

‘‘It is agreat way to 

highlight what the region 

has to offer.’’ 

On the return journey, a 

sweet treat will be served as 

the final courseand each 

guest will be gifteda 

GeorgesRoad wine glass to 

take home. 

‘‘This event is afirst for us 

and we can't wait to share 

this unique experience and 

our new releasewith our 

guests so hop onboardthe 

Rosé Train and be the first 

to try it.’’ 

54,000 

Thank you 

North Canterburyry 

The North Canterbury News iscelebrating 

afurther increase in its readership. 

According to the latest 2022 Neilsen readership 

report, readership has grown 

by a further 3000 this year, to 54,000. 

The survey results are testament to a great team reporting news to 

readers that is engaging and trustworthy, says Star Media regional 

manager Steve McCaughan. This is backed by advertisers keen to 

grow their sales and profits by using North Canterbury’s best read 

newspaper. 

The North Canterbury News team is local, fiercely parochial and 

passionate about its product, says managing editor Robyn Bristow. 

‘‘I thank all our readers as we strive to deliver an informative weekly 

newspaper across the region, connecting communities and their 

people. It is really encouraging to see the readership of the North 

Canterbury News grow, offering our advertisers top value,’’ she says. 

Several Star Media titles have also experienced growth. 

In the Christchurch urban area The Star is now 96,000, up 33 

percent, while the Bay Harbour News has increased to 12,000, up 

3000 on last year, and Selwyn Times has increased to 48,000 —up 

3000 on last year. 

‘‘It was very pleasing to see our titles are now read 210,000 times a 

week, which is up 11,000 on last year, offering massive reach to our 

market,’’ says McCaughan. 

Phone 03 313 2840 |03314 8335 

info@ncnews.co.nz |14 Ashley Street, Rangiora

Council dismayed at 

losing speed controls 

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Hurunui councillorshave expressed their 

dismay at moredecisionmakinggoing to 

Wellington. 

The council reluctantly voted to revoke 

its speedlimits bylawatThursday’s 

(September 29) meeting. 

The decision followed the introduction 

of the new Setting of Speed Limits Rule 

2022 by Transport Minister Michael Wood 

earlier this year. 

Chiefoperations officer DanHarris said 

the newrule meant the bylaw wasnow 

obsolete. 

The district’s speed limits were now 

recordedinthe National SpeedLimits 

Register. 

Councillorsexpressed concern this was 

another example of decision makingbeing 

transferred to Wellington. 

‘‘It’s anotherone of thosetopdown 

documents,’’ MayorMarie Black said. 

Mr Harris said the councilcould still 

consult withthe community on speed 

limits and make submissions to Waka 

Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency. 

The new rule required councils to use 

‘‘reasonable efforts’’toreduce speedlimits 

around all schools by December 31, 2027. 

Mr Harris said the expectation was a 

30kphspeed limit forurban schools and 

60kphfor rural schools. 

Cr Michael Ward said he did not 

understand the rational of having different 

speedlimits between urban and rural 

schools. 

‘‘Areour childrenworthless thanurban 

children?’’ 

The interim targetwas 40 percent of 

schools havingthe speed limits in place by 

June 30 next year. 

Retiring councillor MichaelWard has 

been appointed as acommissioner to the 

district licensing committee. 

Councillorsmade the decisionat 

Thursday’s meeting. 

The council passed aresolution at its 

June meeting to retain the existing district 

licensingcommittee members until the 

2025 local governmentelections. 

But Cr Ward, thecommittee 

chairperson, had subsequentlydecided to 

retire from the council. 

In areport to the meeting, district 

licensingcommitteesecretary Kathryn 

O’Loughlinsaid appointingCrWard as a 

commissionerwould allow the committee 

to continue utilising his experience. 

The decision would be reviewed in 12 

months. 

The other committee members wereMrs 

Black, deputy chairperson, Cr Pauline 

Whiteand independent member David 

Kidd. 

Councillorsvoted to allow the Culverden 

Domain, Waikari Reserve, Hawarden 

Domainand AmberleyBeach 

campgrounds to debt fundupgradesto 

their facilities. 

Earlier thisyear the council was 

successful in obtainingfundingfrom the 

Government’s Tourism Infrastructure 

Fund (TIF) to improve campground 

facilities. 

The TIFcan be used to cover50percent 

of costs. 

The HurunuiRiver Mouth, Scargill 

Motunau Reserve and Balmoral Reserve 

campgrounds were able to fundtheir 

share of costs without taking on debt. 

Mr Harris said it was stilltobedecided 

whether the Motunau Beach Reserve 

campgroundwould take up the funding, as 

there were concerns for the amount of 

enhancements and costs appliedfor. 

Some concerns were raised at how the 

campgrounds would be able to pay off their 

loans,asnobusiness case was presented 

in the report. 

The risk of vandalism was another 

concern. 

But Mr Harrissaid the campgrounds all 

ran at asurplus. 

‘‘The campgrounds and the local 

communitycommittees have agreedtothe 

debt, so Ihave confidence in their 

knowledge of their finances and the 

support at their campgrounds. 

‘‘We could haveprovided more detailin 

the report, but it’s impossible for us to 

estimatehow muchextra business they 

will get.’’ 

The councillors who supported the 

motionsaid their local community 

committees were going in ‘‘with their eyes 

open’’. 

Mr Harris said the council had 

partnered withKiwicamp, which was an 

established player in the camping 

industry, to get abetteroutcome for the 

campgrounds. 

Councillorsvoted at Thursday’s council 

meeting to recommend to the incoming 

council to move its meeting day from 

Thursday to Tuesday. Committees will also 

go to Tuesdays. 

Chiefexecutive HamishDobbiesaid the 

main reasonfor the changewas to 

accommodate regionaland national 

meetings held on Thursdays and Fridays, 

whichthe mayor and chief executive, in 

particular, were expected to attend. 

It also recommended thenew council 

establish three primarycommittees 

operations, strategy and community, and 

auditand risk. 

Public interestjournalismisfunded by 

New Zealand on Air. 

Cultural inclusion ... Waimakariri District Council cultural inclusion community 

development facilitator Carolyn Boswell offers up delicious Chinese dumplings at the 

Rangiora Library to (from left) Jim Reed 11, Fleur Fechney 4and Jim’s mum Amy Reed. 


Delicate dumplings 

on the library menu 


Cooking books became practical 

publicationsasthe smell of beefand 

onion dumplingsfrying gently on the 

grille,wafted throughthe book 

shelves at the RangioraLibrary last 

week. 

WaimakaririLibrariesstaff were 

on handtohelp whenasectionofthe 

library startedofferingtasty Chinese 

dumplings for readers to sample. 

It wasall part of theirNew Zealand 

Chinese LanguageWeek 

celebrations. 

Along with bilingualstoryreading 

for different agesgroups held 

throughoutthe week, oneofthe 

highlightswas apractical 

demonstration on theart of dumpling 

making and cooking attended by 

morethan35people. 

New Zealand Chinese Language 

WeekisanannualKiwidriven 

initiative launchedin2014,designed 

to increase Chinese language 

learning in NewZealand. 

Waimakariri District Council’s 

community developmentfacilitator 

Carolyn Boswell says. 

‘‘It’sgreattosupport thisinitiative 

and to help increase awareness of 

Chinese languageand culture in our 

District. ‘‘Hopefully people willjoin 

in andcomealong to one of the 

activities or evenjust have agoat 

practisingsomeeveryday phrases.’’ 

TheNZCLWseekstobridgethe 

cultural and linguistic knowledge 

gapbetween China andNew Zealand 

by deliveringfun and practical 

initiativesthat assist Kiwistolearn 

Chinese. 

Attendees were treated to samples 

of several different freshly madeand 

hotdumplings while they learned 

about thehistoryofthe humble 

dumpling which reportedly 

originatedover2000 years ago. 

Around200 BC,Zhang Zhongjing, a 

Chinese medicinepractitioner 

thought up thehot dumplings during 

adifficult winter. 

Manywereexperiencingill effects 

fromthe cold, so to help peoplewarm 

up,Zhongjing tookmutton, herbs, 

and chilliesand wrappedthem in 

dough, then steamedthem to bind 

everything togetherand keep them 

warm. 

These steaming, pillowlike treats 

helped peopleovercome the cold 

weather, while the herbs that 

Zhongjingput insideworked to 

improvebloodcirculation and 

prevent frostbite. 

Proudly bringing 

youupdates from 

the region’s 

sporting events 

If you’d like to help support our sports pages, 

please email info@ncnews.co.nz

What’s happening in your 

community… 

Local Body Elections 

There’s still time to vote for your candidates for 

Mayor, Council and Community Boards. 

While the cut-off date for postal votes was Tuesday 

4October you can still hand in your voting papers to 

any of our Council Service Centres or Libraries. 

We’ve also got ballot boxes at Stadium 

Waimakariri, Ravenswood New World, and 

PAK'nSAVE Southbrook. 

Resurfacing Work on Revells Road 

Council contractors will be upgrading Revells Road 

between Lineside Road and Church Bush Road 

with new overlay from Monday 3October. 

While the work has been planned as part of our 

ongoing maintenance schedule, the recent flooding 

events have caused the road to deteriorate quickly 

so we’ve accelerated the work schedule. The 

work should be completed in six to eight weeks 

depending on weather conditions. 

This means that Revells Road will be closed and 

there will be detours in place via Pa Road and 

Bramleys Road. There will signage in place and 

road users are encouraged to use these diversion 

routes asthese are the safest options and will 

reduce pressure on the local road network. 

Share Your Ideas about New Playground 

We want to know what you think about Council’s 

concept plan for Woodlands Estate Playground 

in Woodend. Woodlands Estate Playground is 

located inWoodlands Estate, anew subdivision in 

Woodend, which will be home to over 180 homes 

when completed. The development backs onto the 

Pegasus golf club and is within close distance to 

the beach and other reserves. 

The dra concept plan for the reserve includes a 

playground and has afocus on play for all ages. 

The following play opportunities are proposed in 

the concept plan: 

• Witches tower, including two slides, stairs, 

climbing net and tower 

• Mushroom seats for imaginative play 

• Four-bay timber swing set, including one baby 

seat, one toddler seat and two standard swings 

• Mini ‘learn to ride’ loop track with road markings 

and signs 

• Open lawn area 

• Table tennis table for youth. 

The concept plan for the reserve also features 

non-play items such as an accessible toilet, water 

fountain, informal seating, picnic tables, pathways, 

and tree and shrub plantings. 

We welcome feedback from local residents on the 

reserve and playground to make sure we’re on the 

right track before the concept plan is finalised. Go 

to waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk and tell uswhat 

you think. 

About The Arts 

Strategy 

We are developing an Arts Strategy that will 

support, foster, encourage and empower the Arts 

sector in the District. 

We would really appreciate you taking the time 

to complete asurvey giving us your feedback and 

ideas that will help shape our way forward. 

Have your say before 5pm Friday 4November 

at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk 

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At Hurunui District Councilweare committed to delivering 

excellent service toour community. Wecurrently have a 

wonderful opportunity awaiting the rightperson, to join our 

front-of-house,customersupportand administration team. 

Based at the AmberleyServiceCentre, this vacancy is full 

time 40 hours perweek, afixed term role for sixmonths. 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Enjoysinteractingwithpeople 

• Has a‘can-do’ attitude 

• Isadaptive,flexible and agile. 

• Has excellent written, oral and interpersonal 

communication skills. 

• Isaquicklearner and has an attentiontodetail. 

• Has astrong work ethic and takes ownership of his 

/her work. 

• Ispoised, positive, outgoing, cheerful and has a 

professional demeanour. 

• Has aprofessional appearance. 

• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, discretion, teamwork 

andgenuine concernfor others. 

• Has excellentcomputerword-processing skills. 

Our teamvision is“making lifeeasy,” and thatiswhat we 

try todofor all of our customers –internal and external, 

face-to-face, online or on thephone –weare committedto 

meetingtheir needsand makingthe experience as simple 

and stress-free as possible. 

No two days will bethe same and you will be working 

in afantastic team who shares your dedication and 

commitment. 

Youneed tobe resilient -someone who can roll with the 

punches,turn the other cheek, not take things personally, 

and still come upsmiling and wanting to make apositive 

difference. 

If thissounds likeyou then we would love to hearfromyou! 

Visit: https://hdcjobs.co.nz/Vacancies 

RefCode:6103403 

If you require further information, please contact Cynthia 

Otto, Customer Advocacy and Support Team Leader, 

cynthia.otto@hurunui.govt.nzorcall 314-8816. 

Applications close Sunday, 9October2022. 

Preference will begiven to non-smoking applicants who 

livelocally. 

MAINPOWER AMBERLEY POOL 

SUPERVISOR 

–PART TIME: 20HOURSPER WEEK 

Fixed Term: Immediate start–2June2023 

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We are looking for apart-time Supervisor who has a 

full-time passion for providing only the highest levels of 

customer service. 

The position is a supervisory level position, taking 

responsibility for the day-to-day running ofthe Mainpower 

Amberley Pool to NZRA Poolsafe Quality Management 

Scheme standards. 

Youmust have aresults driven approach and attitude, 

and relevant work experience with demonstrated ability of 

achieving results and making adifference tocustomers. 

Youwill have proven leadership skills and the ability to 

maintain the standards required by the organisation and 

legislativerequirements. 

Youwill preferably have acurrent PoolLifeguardPractising 

Certificateand Swim &Water Safety Teacherqualifications 

as wellasqualifications/experience in swimming poolwater 

qualityand chemical treatment/management(or the ability 

to undertaketrainingtoachieve these). 

For moreinformation, please contact 

Naomi Woodham, Customer Services Manager 

-naomi.woodham@hurunui.govt.nzorphone on 

029 770 9151. 

To apply for this job go to:https://hdcjobs.co.nz/Vacancies 

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Applications close Monday10October 2022. 

2520179 

2514148 

Situations Vacant 

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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 

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The Kaiapoi i-SITE Visitor Information Centre is amemberofNewZealand’si-SITE 

network and the official i-SITE for the Waimakariri District. 

We are looking for acasual i-SITE Travel Consultant. 

Our Travel Consultants are the first point of contact for visitors and local residents, 

providing information on attractions, transport, events and accommodation. 

Applicants should have astrong customer service background with the following skills, 

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• National Certificate in Tourism or Travel Level 3 or 4 

• Strong selling skills 

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• Experience with using third party booking platforms including Intercity, 

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• National Certificate in Tourism or Travel Level 3 or 4 (but not essential) 

Full training will be given. The i-SITE opens on aSaturdayforsummerhoursfrom1 

November until Easter (April). This role is for 4hrs on a weekday (we are flexible on 

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week until April. 

There is also potential to pick up other hours to cover staff 

illness and leave. 

The i-SITE is open Monday –Friday 8:30am –5pm and Saturdays 10am – 2pm in 

summer. Wehave afull time travel consultant currently working Monday to Friday. 

To apply for this role please email acover letter and CV to Miles Dalton on 

miles@enterprisenc.co.nz. Applications will only be accepted by email. 

Applications close: Friday, October 21 st at 5pm. 

Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust 

The Trust is seeking apart-time secretary/ 

treasurer to assist with the administrative 

duties of the Trust. Hours are flexible (approx. 

30 hours per year) and require attending 

evening meetings 4-5 times per year. 

Please email your application to 

secretarykvlct@gmail.com 

before 7th October 2022 

Enquiries to Julian Ball on 021 671 721 

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Entertainment 

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Public Notices 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLYOF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

Hospo Brothers 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 14 

Southbrook Road, Rangiora 

known as The Brook Bar & 

Eatery. 

The general nature of 

the business conducted 

(or to be conducted) under the 

licence is Bar &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 &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 


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 second publication 

of this notice. This notice 

was first published on 29 th 

September 2022. 

2517608v2 

Ashburton Fanciers 

Society 

POULTRY AUCTION 

Sunday October 16, 

Sports Hall 

Tancred Street West 

Ashburton 

Viewing 11am 

Start 12.30pm 

Poultry, Bantams, 

Ducks,Cavies 

Something for 

every body. 

Big birds, little birds. 

2514586 

Rangiora Harness 

Racing Club 

Annual General 

Meeting 

Wed 26 th October 

2022 at 7.30pm 

Members are invited to 

attend the Clubs AGM to 

be held in the Café Public 

Stand at the Racecourse 

on Wednesday 26 th 

October at 7.30pm. 

Business 

1Annual Report 

2Annual A/cs 

3Appointment of 

Officers and 

Committee 

ANotice of meeting, 

Annual Reportand 

Accounts will be 

forwarded to members. 

2517469

CLASSIFIED 




ON-LICENCE 


AND SUPPLYOF 


Golden Eagle Brewery 

Ltd has made application 

to the District Licensing 

Committee at Rangiora for 

the issue of aOn-Licence 

in respect of the premises 

situated at 184 Williams 

Street, Kaiapoi 7630 

known as Five Peaks Brew 

Co. 

The general nature of the 

business conducted (or 

to be conducted) under 

the licence is Tavern 

(Brewpub). 

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 &Saturday 8am to 

1am. 





Licensing Committee at 

215 High Street, Rangiora. 



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 issue 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than amatter specified in 

section 105 (1) of the Sale 

and Supply of Alcohol Act 

2012. 

This is the first publication 

of this notice. 

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ON-LICENCE 


ANDSUPPLYOF 


Leeanne Rose Jenkins has 

made application to the 


at Rangiora for the issue of 

aOn-Licence in respect of 

the premises situated at 24 

Canterbury Street, Ashley 

known as The Ashley Hotel. 

The general nature of 

the business conducted 

(or to be conducted) under 

the licence is Hotel. 

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 & Saturday 

8am -1am the following day. 





Licensing Committee at 215 

High Street, Rangiora. 



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 issue 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than a matter specified in 

section 105 (1) of the Sale 

and Supply of Alcohol Act 

2012. 

Thisisthe secondpublication 

of this notice. This notice 

was first published on 29 th 

September,2022. 

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Public Notices 

Amberley 

Gun Club 

AGM 

Will be held at 

Clubrooms, 77 Racecourse Road 

Sunday 16 October 2022 

at Midday. 

2518781 

Oxford Rugby 

Club JAB 

AGM 

Thursday 27 th Oct, 6.30pm 

at the oxford clubrooms 

Expression ofinterest for JAB President, 

Club Captain, Secretary, Gear Custodian 

and general committee members. 

Expressions of interest for Coaches & 

Managers in grades u6 -u18 for 2023 

season. Forward interest to rugby. 

oxfordrfc@gmail.com by Wed 26 th Oct. 

Programme ofday: 

10.00 am Skeet 

12.00 am AGM 

1.00 pm 25 Tgt Single Rise 

25 Tgt Points Score 

10 Tgt Continental 

Kaiapoi Christadelphians 

“The Key of knowledge...” (Luke 11:52) 

THE BIBLE HAS NOT CHANGED, 

WHY HAVE CHRISTIANS? 

The Bible states “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, 

and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, 

for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may 

be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works” 2 

Timothy 3:16. Aperson professing to be adisciple of 

Christ, takes the Bible as his guide for everyday decisions. 

What has influenced man’s reasoning to accept changes 

to the hope of the outworking of prophecy ,removal of key 

passages and an erasure of moral principles? The Bible 

actually tells us these answers, we only have to seek for 

them. We have today to find the Bible hope for abetter 

world ruled in righteousness. 

All welcome -DVD presentation 

Sunday 9th October,7.00pm 

Blue Skies Conference Centre, Williams Street, Kaiapoi. 

Contact phone -03352 5453 

Have you alittle time to spare to do 

something really worthwhile to help 

those less able than ourselves? 

Then please consider becoming a 

VOLUNTEER for our organization. 

Horse knowledge not imperative as 

training is given and our horses are 

very quiet and gentle 

Volunteering is extremely rewarding, 

not onerous, we have alot of fun 

and you will be working alongside 

an amazing group of volunteers 

and wonderful riders. 

If interested please contact our 

Volunteer Co-ordinator – 

Elspeth Gray on (03 )313 4041 or 

021 298 3224 

2520642 

2520524 

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 

★★★ 

TOOT’N’CROON play at the 

Rangiora RSA, Friday 21st 

October. Toot ’n’ Croon, a 

local 9 member band, are 

delighted to be entertaining 

again for the first time in 

nearly 2years. We will sing 

aselection of bouncy songs 

from the great era of popular 

music the 1950s,1960’s 

and 1970’s with all the harmonies. 

Bring your friends 

and dance the night away, 

sing along and enjoy an 

evening of happy nostalgia. 

You will find us at the Rangiora 

RSA, 28 Victoria St, on 

Friday 21st October, starting 

at 7.45pm, entry $10 cash 

at the door. 

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. 

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. 

To Let 

HOUSE to let in Amberley, 

3 bdrms, 2 living, 2 

baths, dble gge, 2 hps. 

Phone 027 348 6267. 

LARGE 3bdrm house, 

dble glazed, dble garaging 

internal access, located in 

West Belt, Rangiora on 

fully fenced, private section, 

available long term 

rental (no dogs) from 

November, $490pw. Call 

027 227 2201. 

Wanted To Rent 

MATURE woman seeks 

2-3bdrm, well kept home 

within the Waimak area, 

excellent references. Phone 

020 420 2712. 

Pets 

BICHON HOMESTAY 

for smaller dogs. We look 

after your dog in our home. 

"No kennels". Phone today 

03 314 6110. 

Livestock 

EWE WITH LAMBS at 

foot. Mixed breed. Approx 

2weeks old. 021 861 732. 

HOME KILL 

MEAT PROCESSING 

MEAT2U.NZ 

313 0022 

2466978 

Gardening 

A+ GARDEN hedges cut 

to perfection. Tree &arbor 

work. For a quote, phone 

021 111 4322. 

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 

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. 

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. 

2514905 

SEFTON PUBLIC 

HALL SOCIETY INC 

Annual General Meeting 

to be held at the Hall 

Wednesday, 19 th October 

2022 at 7.30 p.m. 

All welcome 2520490 

Religious Notices 

HIS Presence Church 

invites you to our Sunday 

service, 10am, all welcome, 

Pipe Band Hall, 8a Ashley 

Street, Rangiora. Phone 

022 494 5540. 

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 

Motorcycles 

MOTORCYCLE wof, 

service &repairs at South 

Pacific Motorcycle 

Services, Mandeville. 

Please phone 03 312 0066 

office@motorbiketours.co.nz. 

DIRTY TILES &Grout? 

Professional tile cleaning, 

tiled shower restoration, 

mouldy silcone, shower 

glass & we can even 

recolour your old grout! 

For all your tile and grout 

issues call Grout Pro for a 

free, no obligation quote. 

Ph Darryl 0800 882 772. 

www.theprogroup.co.nz/dpc9385. 

GARDENING, raised gardens, 

30yrs exp. Please 

phone 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. 

INTERIOR PLASTERER 

matching & patching, no 

job to small, 30 yrs exp. Ph 

022 189 8294. 

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 & 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. 

Trade &Services 

KITCHEN, bathroom, 

renovations, decking, 

pergolas, fencing. Honest 

reliable licenced builders. 

Ph Don 027 727 9162. 

Pride &Quality Painting 

&Decorating Services 

20 yrs exp, fast and friendly 

service. For all your painting 

needs, phone: Martin 310 

6187 or 021 128 9867 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Plastering &Painting 

Services 

Locals with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

2502479 

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 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 40 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

SCREEN PRINTING. 

For all your printing 

requirements. T-shirts, 

Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and 

polos, Overalls, Caps etc. 

Please phone Heather 03 

313 0261 or email heather. 

norstar@gmail.com. 

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 

2225862 

CRAIGS Trees 

(03) 327-4190 

TREE REMOVALS 

THINNING &PRUNING 

STUMPGRINDING 

FELLING &TOPPING 

FULLYINSURED 

QUALIFIED ARBORIST 

Free Quotes 

027 2299 454 

craigstrees@xtra.co.nz 

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 

2434390

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Guide 

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

Automotive &Recovery 

Butchery 

Carpentry 

Construction &Concrete 

2070788 

• WOF Cars &Trailers 

• Vehicle Servicing & 

Repairs 

• Tyres &Punctures 

• Jump Starts 

• 

Towing &Salvage 

• Courtesy Car Available 

Ph Aaron Rowlands 

0272 588 366 

13 Stone Eyre Place, 

Swannanoa 

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

OxfordButchery 

Shane and Leanne Frahm 

We cankill&process yourstock 

FourGenerations of Frahms 

since 1957 

Ph 312 4205 

Oxford 

Number one 

old-fashioned bacon 

&ham curing. 

A/H 312 4709 

WE ARE OPEN, WEARE AESSENTIAL SERVICE 

2227889v2 

2475070v2 

Quality Workmanship •Friendly Service 

New Builds, Renovations, Alterations, Decks, Pergolas, 

JoineryInstallation (incl. Windows), Roofing 

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

All Construction & Concrete Work 

•Driveways, patios &paths 

•Bridges and Culverts 

•Floors, foundations 

•Sheds and buildings 

•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes 

•Silage pits, effluent ponds 

•Excavation and cartage 

•Precast concrete 

•Insulated panels 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

2273277 

Contractor 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Ear Health 

Electrician 

SPECIALISING IN 

•Earthworks 

•Subdivisions 

2269236 

•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 

Lawn Care 

Love your lawn? Youwill! 

Lawn mowing -complete lawn care 

2500209v3 

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 

Pool Care 

PREPARE FORSWIM SEASON 

Year-roundPoolwerxChristchurch areheretoassist youwith: 

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

•Heating optionsincluding thermalcoversand heatpumps 

•Pool and spa chemicals and equipment 

•Green Pool clean-ups 

•Water tests 

•Roboticcleaner salesand servicing 

2502828 

2498051v2 

RANGIORA 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Garry WMechen 

Registered Clinical DentalTechncian 

Phone (03) 313-9192 

38a Ashley Street, Rangiora 

NEW N W DENTURES D ES 

*RELINE * *REPAIRS 

* I S 

2495004 

HOURS 

8.30am -12noon 

- Monday to Friday 

FREE E CONSULTATION O 

AND ADVICE 

A V C 

For a/h repairs 

phone (03) 310-3044 

Mobile Welding /Fabrication 

Scrap Metal 

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP 

•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm 

Machinery•All non Ferrous 

MAINLAND 

METALS LTD 

Ph (03)338 7000 

Mike0274 818544 •Robbie 0274818 027 

Locally owned and operated 

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 

1902273 

• Ear Health checks. 

• Wax removal using Microsuction 

• Removal of foreign bodies 

• Basic hearing aid care 

• ACC provider 

• WarVeteran provider 

• No medical referral 

required 

Clinics in Rangiora, Amberley and Kaiapoi 

Rest homes/retirement villages, booking by prior arrangement. 

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

Email alison@earcare.nz | Ear Care Canterbury 

2324849 

•Broken Window Repairs 

•Shop Front Windows 

•Retro-fit Double Glazing 

•Frameless Glass 

Showers 

•Cat &Dog Doors 

Including Microchip Pet 

Doors 

•Custom made Painted 

Splashbacks 

•Glass Balustrades 

2501220 

Glass 

NORTH CANTERBURY GLASS 

Your Preferred Choice of Glazier 

For All Things Residential, 

Commercial and Auto 

NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP 

•Mirrors Cut To Size 

•Picture Frame Glass 

•Ranch Slider Repairs 

•Window Handles 

•Security Stays 

•Security Screens & 

Doors 

•Window Films 

•Laminated Safety Glass 

•Toughened Safety Glass 

•And much more 

10 Albert Street, Rangiora 

03 313 5335 

www.northcanterburyglass.co.nz 

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 

p 03 313 7144 | m 027 432 1534 

e info@rgrantelectrcial.com 

• New Houses • Heatpumps • Alterations 

• TV &Data • Security &Alarms • Lighting 

• Residential &Commercial Maintenance 

• Test &Tagging • Audio &Home Theatre 

• Inspections &much more 

www.rgrantelectrical.co.nz 

2502205 

Landscaping 

For all your landscaping needs 

All Landscaping, Retaining Walls (Engineered and 

Non-Engineered), Timber Fences, Landscape Structures 

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

Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394 

www.blackhill.co.nz 

www.facebook.com/blackhillltd 

2372616v2 

Plumbing 

For all 

general 

aspects of 

plumbing 

Discounts for over 

65 years old 

Fast friendly service 

All work guaranteed 

Aaron McCartney 

Certifying Plumber 

Cell 027 366 9091 

A/H 03 310 2137 

Free Call: 

0508 44EVER 

EMAIL: 

plumber_27@yahoo.com 

2172994 

YOU 

COULD 

BE 

HERE 

Advertise 

your business 

in our Trades 

and Services 

Phone 

Amanda Keys 

on 

03 313 2840 

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

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