North Canterbury News: November 03, 2022

Thursday,November3,2022 | Issue1020 | www.starnews.co.nz 

Amalgamation 

and funding loom 

large in proposals 

By DAVID HILL, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

Amalgamationand funding loom 

large as NorthCanterbury’sthree 

councilsconsider local government 

reformproposals. 

An independent panel,chairedby 

former Waimakariri District Council 

chief executiveJim Palmer,has 

comeupwith 29 draft 

recommendationsand anumberof 

questions . 

Among the proposals are scenarios 

for the future structureoflocal 

government, includingmovingtoa 

unitary authority model with local 

community boardstoensure some 

local representation. 

Apopulation of no less than70,000 

would be necessarytobesustainable, 

the reportsays, meaning underthis 

scenario the Waimakariri District 

Council could survive, but Hurunui 

and Kaikōurawouldnot. 

Other scenariosincludedlocal 

councils and mayorscontinuing to 

operate undereitheraregional 

council and mayor,oracombined 

authority with an elected mayor and 

representatives from thelocal 

councils. 

Kaikōura Mayor Craig Macklesays 

the scenario has an alltoo familiar 

ringtoit. 

‘‘I can’t help butsee averysimilar 

situation to after the [2016] 

earthquake when they saidthatwe 

werehistory. 

‘‘But we proved themwrong and 

now we in abetter position thanwe 

haveever been. 

‘‘Wehave doneitwithalot of work 

and alot lessmoneythan the officials 

saidweneeded to spend.’’ 

HurunuiMayor Marie Black saysit 

‘‘would be avery sad day’’ if local 

representation was lost. 

‘‘Havingasenseofbelonging anda 

placeofbelonging is important to 

people,but when youmarginalise 

people because they don’t have the 

numbers theycan losethat.’’ 

The panel was set up 18 months ago 

by LocalGovernment Minister 

Nanaia Mahuta. 

Suggestedchanges include 

allowing 16yearolds to vote, Mana 

Whenua appointees potentially 

sitting alongside electedMāoriward 

councillors, moving allcouncilsto 

theSingleTransferableVotesystem, 

fouryearterms and more money for 

councillors. 

Thereport also addresses 

‘‘unfunded mandates’’, where central 

governmentpasses on 

responsibilities to local government 

such as liquorlicensingand building 

regulations withoutthe necessary 

funding. 

MrsBlack saysthere are no 

surprises in thereport’s core 

principles, but ‘‘thedevil will be in 

thedetail’’. 

‘‘I support local government as the 

best placetoservelocal 

communities, butwhenthere is no 

funding to train staff or implement 

new regulations it places the burden 

on ratepayers. 

‘‘If we canpressure governmentto 

providethe funding, then we can 

strengthenlocaldemocracy.’’ 

She supports ManaWhenua 

representation,but it ‘‘needs to be 

authentic’’tothe localcommunity. 

WaimakaririMayorDan Gordon 

saysseveralrecommendationsare 

‘‘worthy of further investigation’’. 

‘‘It would havebeennicetosee 

more of afocus on whythe 

recommendationsare importantand 

how theywill enhancelocaldecision 

making.’’ 

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TheRangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade’s 

DeputyChief Fire OfficerKerry Ealam 

hasretiredafter35years service. 

It is an impressive recordand one 

Kerry says could not have beenachieved 

withoutthe support of hisfamily. 

‘‘They arethe oneswho miss outthe 

familytime, family outings, meals,trips 

etcwhen thealarm/pagergoes offany 

time of theday or night,’’hesays. ‘‘They 

arethe backboneofmost volunteers as 

they keephomelife on track whenitis 

suddenly disrupted.’’ 

Kerry extends thanks to hisemployers 

at RangioraNew Worldfor theirsupport. 

‘‘Iwas very fortunate that whenI 

started work as an apprentice butcher 

Kenand Veronica Brown,fromRangiora 

NewWorld,allowed me to jointhe 

brigadeway backin1987,quickly 

followedbymygreatfriend HamishPeter 

whoisstillserving but notworking for 

NewWorld,and then my younger brother 

TimEalam,who served18yearsand is a 

Life HonoraryMember of the Brigade,’’ 

Kerry says. 

‘‘Since1987 Ken,Veronica and Robin 

Brown, from RangioraNew World, have 

generouslyallowed us volunteers to 

respond to calloutsduringwork time,still 

to this day35yearson,’’ Kerry says. 

‘‘Iwouldn’thave beenable to become a 

firefighter if wasn’t for the Browns' 

generoussupport so Iwould love to thank 

them for this,and for continuing to 

support our brigade.’’ 

Kerry’s longserviceasavolunteer 

firefighter was recentlyrecognisedwitha 

Community Service Award.Hewas ‘‘truly 

humbled’’ to receive the award,but 

believeseveryone whoispassionate 

aboutvolunteering likeheis‘‘doesn’t 

deserve’’suchawards. 

‘‘It is apleasure andprivilege to serve 

anddosome good forour community,’’ he 

says. 

Kerry wanted to become avolunteer 

firefighter from ayoung age, joining the 

RangioraBrigadewhenhewas 17. 

He wasinspired by hisdad Ray, who 

wasavolunteer for the RangioraBrigade 

for10yearsfrom1972, and beforethat 

hadserved in the Methven VolunteerFire 

Brigadefor three years. 

Rayretired fromthe RangioraBrigade 

in 1982 for health reasonsand was made 

an Honorary Life Memberfor his service. 

Submissions on proposals close February 28 

From Page 1 

WaimakaririDistrict Council acting chief 

executive Jeff Millward says he welcomes 

the attention given to ‘‘unfunded 

mandates’’ and Mana Whenua 

representation. 

The council considered the questionof 

aMāori ward in last year’s representation 

review, but found no appetite for change. 

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Family support ... Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Kerry Ealam, who has retired from the 

Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade after 35 years service, with his children Connor, far left, 

Kyle, wife Jenni, son Hayden and daughter Bella. 

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Kerry hasalsohad theprivilege of 

servingwithhis son Haydenfor the last13 

years,watching him bloom from ayoung 

16yearoldfirefighter,toayoungman 

who is nowarespected Station Officerof 

the brigade.His daughterinlaw, Odessa 

Ealam,has served for the last five years in 

the brigadewith the rankofqualified 

firefighter. 

Kerry is proud of his family’slong 

association withthe brigade and they 

haveshared many highlightswithother 

firefightersover theyears. 

He treasures the friendships, memories 

of competition days, servingalongside his 

brother,son anddaughterinlaw, and 

being abletogive back to hiscommunity 

‘‘inthis amazing volunteer brigade, who 

are passionateaboutthe community, 

safety and assisting people andsaving 

property when needed.’’ 

There is nowagreaterworkload on 

firefightersthan everbefore,partly due 

in theWaimakaririDistrict dueto 

population growth. 

But coresponding withStJohnat 

motorvehicle accidents andmedical 

calls is abig newrequirementwhichis 

increasing firefighters’ workload, and 

‘‘We think we have agood relationship 

with NgāiTūāhuriri and it seems to work 

well,’’ Mr Millwardsays. 

Mr Palmer sayslocalgovernment would 

be strengthened by beingable to take ate 

ao Māori approach to local issues. But 

decisions aroundthe numberof 

appointeesshould be left up to councils, 

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proving to be life saving. Kerry has 

attendedquite afew big calloutsinhis 

time withthe brigade,including many 

duringthe 201011 Canterbury 

earthquakes. 

‘‘As avolunteer brigade we hadtodeal 

with whatwas going on in our area, 

dealingwithour families and our 

emotionsand then having in place from 

the timeofthe earthquake a24houradayroster 

for crews goinginto 

Christchurch for 21 days straight, then 

tryingtoprovide abit of counselling to the 

teams returning,especially afterthe first 

coupleofdays,’’Kerrysays. It was 

fortunate to have afantastic teamoflife 

members who weretravelling in and out 

daily to Central Christchurch to pickup 

dirty equipment, hoses,pumps etc, to 

bring it outtothe Rangiorastation, 

washing, dryingand fixingwhenneeded, 

then returning it to the brigadesinthe 

city as theyhad no runningwater.’’ 

Kerry retiredfrom the Rangiora 

Volunteer FireBrigade earlier thisyear. 

He is enjoyinghaving thefreedom to 

spend more time withhis familywhile 

also continuing hisclose association with 

brigade. 

‘‘We think it’s amore nuanced 

conversation than just ‘one person, one 

vote’.’’ 

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to be deliveredtothe minister by June 

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North Canterbury News, November 3, 2022 

Teddy is home safe and sound 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

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Bernard and Vivienne Fearsare grateful 

and humbled by the Facebook 

communityand the communities of 

Mandeville,Clarkville and Swannanoa, 

for helping bring Teddy home. 

Teddy, an 18monthold Schipperkes, 

took fright while attending ashow at 

Mandeville at Labour Weekend. 

For five nightsthe little jet black dog 

wandered around the area, lost and 

alone. Reports came in to adistraught 

Bernard via Facebook and by phone, 

frompeoplewho had sightedTeddy, 

which encouraged him to keep up his 

search efforts. 

But Teddyremained on the run,with 

Bernard dashing from theirExmoor 

Schipperkes Kennels on the Woodend 

Rangiora Road everytime he received a 

report. 

Afriend had been holding Teddy while 

Bernard tookTopsy,his bitch,into the 

ring. When he came out of the ring proud 

to have won the class, his friend and 

Teddy were missing. 

His friend returned franticbecause 

Teddy had taken fright and shot off 

throughthe crowd and he lost sight of 

him. 

Bernard searched for him till dark, and 

was back at the crack of dawn on the 

Sunday, and searched until7pm. 

Reports of Teddy turning up in 

driveways, and runningoff before 

anyone could catch him, started to filter 

in as the fate of Teddy spread on 

Facebook and through the community. 

Bernard,downhearted and tired, did 

not give up even whenthere was areport 

awhite van had stoppedtopick up a 

black dog on Tram Road. 

Bernard’s searches on Monday, 

Tuesday and Wednesday came to 

nothing, with the occasional report of 

Teddy being seen, raising his hopes, and 

the possibility he might be trying to get 

home. 

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Bernard fortuitously was just two 

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‘‘The whole community were looking 

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‘‘He wasn’t hurt, just very tired and 

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‘‘They didn’t evenknow us, but were 

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Views sought on paua fishery 

Fisheries New Zealand is inviting people 

to havetheir say on proposals to reopen 

the Kaikōura pāua fishery. 

Acting director fisheries management, 

Allen Frazer says using the best available 

science and information,the proposals 

takeaprecautionary approach with 

options includingloweringrecreational 

daily baglimits, increasingthe minimum 

sizelimit, and introducing anew vehicle 

and vessel limit. 

‘‘We’ve worked closely with tangata 

whenua andkey stakeholders to develop 

proposalswhich consider both the longtermhealth 

and sustainability of the 

fishery andthe communityitserves. 

‘‘We know fishing forpāua was a 

popular activity for visitors last season, 

andwe’ve included options for a 

recreational fishing season that avoids 

thepeak summer period whenthe region 

experiences its highestvisitor volumes. 

‘‘In addition, options for loweringthe 

recreational daily bag limitand 

introducing anew vehicleandvessel 

limit would further restrict recreational 

catch, while allowing peopletofish fora 

feed and not for the freezer,’’MrFrazer 

says. 

He says proposalstoincrease the 

minimum legal sizefor recreationally 

caught pāua would provide greater 

protection for spawning biomass, and 

also align withlimits forthe commercial 

pua fishery. 

Alsoincluded, areproposals to reopen 

the area to limited commercial and 

recreationalfishing of allshellfish and 

mostseaweed species, and permanently 

reopen thecommercialpaua fishery. 

Consultation will close at 5pmon 

Wednesday, November 30. 

More information, including howto 

submit feedback to theproposal to 

reopen theKaikōura coastline to pāua, 

shellfish, and seaweed fishing for the 

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Garden festival very popular 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

The fourday Hurunui GardenFestival 

drewhundreds of visitors over the 

weekendtoanarray of gardens 

throughout NorthCanterbury. 

Hailingfrom as far afield as 

Australiaand allpointsbetween 

North Auckland and Invercargill,the 

bus loads of visitors andselfdrives, 

weregreetedwithacacophony of 

colour, delicate arrangements,unique 

flowerbeds and expansive lawnsas 

theytoured the25sites spreadout 

betweenAmberley and Hanmer 

Springs withsidetrips to Cheviot, 

Greta Valley Hawarden andWaipara. 

Thiswas the fifth yearthe festival 

has been run. 

Karilyn RutlandofChristchurch, 

saidshe admired the huge amount 

workalot of people have putintotheir 

gardens while JudithEastwickof 

Lincoln, founditall fabulous. 

Aucklander’sAlbert and Virginia 

Meads,were veryimpressed withthe 

displaysthey visited. 

Albert said he wasalsovery envious 

of all thewonderfulvarieties North 

Canterbury gardenerscan grow 

compared to whatisdoable in hisown 

garden. 

Amberley sculptorand gardener 

Sharon Earl exhibited forher second 

yearand saidshe was surprised by 

how many peoplecame to talk to her 

about her new no dig /organic garden 

and worm farmatAmberley. 

‘‘I was surprised by justhow many 

wantedtofind outhow Idoit,’’ she 

said. 

Highinthe Waipara Valley, Karetu 

Downs stationowners Bruce and 

Karen Forrester saythey had agreat 

turnout this year to seetheir historic 

homestead garden. 

‘‘Beingabit far up thevalley we 

Fabulous gardens ... Cars and bus loads of visitors from Auckland to Invercargill 

marvel at the picturesque gardens on show at the Blue House display at Amberley 

as part of the fifth annual Hurunui Garden Festival.. 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

don’t oftensee alot of visitors from the 

festival butthisyearthe numberswere 

encouraging,’’ Bruce said, aview 

reflected by MotunauBeach Road 

exhibitors Suz andRichard Mowat. 

‘‘Wealsohad steady numbers 

through to our garden which we are 

happy forasitishelping to bring 

people into the Hurunui district,’’Suz 

said. 

Festival chair MegMacfarlane says 

she was happywiththe way the 

festivalwent. 

‘‘We were verylucky with the 

weather and many Italked to were 

very positive about thefestivaland the 

gardens they had visited. 

‘‘It was nicetohave theAucklanders 

back again andmanysaidtheyfelt the 

personal touch of being able to talk to 

theowners madethisfestivalaspecial 

one,’’she said. 

More photos fromthe festival areon 

pages 26 and 27. 

Dark sky 

website 

Anew website hasbeenlaunchedto 

promote Kaikōura’sdarksky. 

Sponsored by Destination Kaikoura, the 

newwebsiteispacked full of tips for the 

best stargazing experience in the district. 

Fun, creative activities,app 

recommendations, articles and videos are 

availableand visitors can learn the reasons 

whythe night sky needs to be protected. 

This yearmarks 10 years since theAoraki 

Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve 

receivedaccreditation from the 

InternationalDarkSky Association. 

TheKaikōura DarkSky Trustiskeen to 

followinthe footstepsand establish adark 

skyreserveofits own 

Chairperson Nicky McArthursayswhen it 

does achieve dark sky accreditation, the 

Kaikōuradistrict will playan important 

part in New Zealand becoming adark sky 

nation. 

Working to protect thenatural darkness 

of the night skiesfor both presentand 

future generationsprovides 

environmental, animal welfare and human 

benefits,aswell as creating opportunities 

for tourism operators. 

Lisa Bond, Destination Kaikōura 

managerjumped at the chance to help the 

greatwork being achievedbythe Trust to 

build aplatform to educateand inform 

locals and visitors about the beauty of the 

nightsky and howtoprotectit. 

‘‘This is going to be agreatasset for 

Kaikōura,’’ she says. 

‘‘Enjoyour night sky–withaworldclass 

nightsky right here in Kaikōura youare 

encouraged to lookupand enjoy its many 

wonders.’’ 

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Waimakariri Mayor backs 

call for 3Waters unity 


Local Democracy reporter 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon 

has joined forces with his 

Auckland and Christchurch 

counterparts to call for aThree 

Waters consensus. 

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown 

and Phil Mauger, of 

Christchurch, are seeking 

support for their alternative 

model based on the Communities 

4Local Democracy proposal. 

Mr Gordon joined the pair in 

Auckland on Monday, October 31, 

to call for unity and an end to 

‘‘divisiveness and party politics’’. 

‘‘We are saying to the 

government, let’s get back to the 

table.’’ 

The Mayors want control over 

Three Waters to remain with 

local councils, with the authority 

to determine their own future. 

The new proposal would 

maintain crucial aspects of the 

government’s existing plan, 

including the new water 

regulator, Taumata Arowai, 

while maintaining local 

ownership, control and 

accountability, and allowing for 

meaningful roles for mana 

whenua. 

Regional Water Organisations 

(RWOs) could be established, 

which would be unable to be sold 

outside local authority 

ownership, rather than the 

government’s proposed four 

entity model. 

It is proposed the RWOs have 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon 

access to investment capital 

through anew Water 

Infrastructure Fund (WIF), 

administered by central 

government’s own Crown 

Infrastructure Partners (CIPs), 

best known for its successful rollout 

of ultrafast broadband. 

The degree of any formal cogovernance 

over RWOs would be 

determined by each local 

community in consultation with 

mana whenua rather than by 

central government. 

‘‘This is aclear alternative 

which would get general support 

from councils around the 

country,’’ Mr Gordon says. 

‘‘Our communities have asked 

us to come up with abetter 

alternative. We are not opposed 

to there being awater regulator 

and alot of what is being 

proposed makes sense but not 

the four entities model.’’ 

Mr Gordon says the three 

Mayors have not had adirect 

conversation with Iwi on the new 

proposal. 

Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle 

says he backs Mr Gordon’s 

initiative. 

‘‘Three Waters is 

fundamentally flawed and they 

need to see it and that voice is 

building.’’ 

He is keen to continue the 

conversation with Mr Gordon 

around what an RWO might look 

like. 

‘‘We are certainly not opposed 

to working with NgāiTahu and 

we have supported that the 

whole way through. 

‘‘But it comes down to the fact 

each runanga in each area has a 

better understanding of the 

issues than acorporate entity.’’ 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black 

welcomed the Mayors of New 

Zealand’s two largest cities 

joining forces. 

‘‘Great progress to get two large 

metro councils and others 

supporting apause and to reflect 

aposition to ensure the best 

outcome is achieved by this large 

reform programme.’’ 

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Deputy appointed 



Neville Atkinson has been reappointed 

as Waimakariri 

Deputy Mayor. 

Mayor Dan Gordon says he 

had no hesitation in asking Cr 

Atkinson to do asecond term. 

‘‘He was my choice after the 

last election and he has been 

aloyal and hard working 

Deputy Mayor and he 

provides exceptional support 

to myself and to the council. 

‘‘There is no other choice 

for me.’’ 

Cr Atkinson’s appointment 

was confirmed on Thursday, 

October 27, following the 

swearing in of councillors for 

the new term. 

‘‘It is quite athrill to be 

back and Iamenthusiastic for 

another three years. The 

comments around the table 

yesterday were very 

supportive. 

‘‘Support from your 

community is fantastic, but 

support from your peers is 

something else.’’ 

He says the next three years 

are sure to be abusy time with 

reform coming from central 

government, particularly 

around the future of local 

democracy. 

‘‘It needs fundamental 

change in the funding model 

and Ibelieve that has to come 

from the tax dollar. 

‘‘It is fine to send more our 

way, but if there is no tax 

dollars with it where does it 

go?’’ 

Joining Mr Gordon and Cr 

Atkinson around the council 

table were newcomers Cr 

Jason Goldsworthy, Cr Brent 

Cairns and Cr Tim Fulton. 

Returning councillors 

Philip Redmond, Al Blackie, 

Niki Mealings, Joan Ward, 

Paul Williams and Robbie 

Brine were also sworn in. 

Mr Gordon says he has met 

with all 10 councillors since 

the October 8election and 

plans to confirm portfolio and 

committee appointments at 

the first ordinary council 

meeting on Tuesday, 

November 8. 

‘‘There will be some tweaks 

and improvements, but there 

are no major changes. 

‘‘With three new 

councillors there was always 

going to be abit of change 

around the table, so it is about 

trying to get the right mix.’’ 

Drainage will be aseparate 

portfolio, while Mr Gordon 

will take the lead on anew 

government reform portfolio. 

‘‘We have Three Waters, the 

Resource Management Act, 

the future of local 

government and other 

changes we are dealing with, 

so it is important we have a 

strong voice,’’ he says. 

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Fishing 

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Swell 

Emission proposal 

will impact widely 

Much has been spoken of the recent 

release of the Government proposal to 

levy farmers for theirfarm’s emissions. 

Under the proposal the intentionis 

to reduce emissions and that farmers 

will pay. 

This plan will haveacost to the 

individual farmerfrom ‘‘their’’bottom 

line which has the potentialtostrangle 

our rural economy and haveanegative 

effectonall other livelihoods that 

receive employment from our primary 

industry. 

It has been suggestedthat one in five 

farmers will be forced from theirfarms 

and will be aloss to the sector. 

Have alook around your small 

community, and thinkabout all of the 

employment options that are fed from 

the primary industry source. 

Now place anotherlens overyour 

community, and consider the social 

implications —less children at school, 

less teachers, nurses, doctors,vet’s, or 

volunteers for emergency services. 

How can we keep our communities 

vibrant and viable, whenhighly 

productive farmsmay be lostthrough a 

perverse and unintended consequence 

with the potential of productive 

Pegasus Bay 

Tide Chart 

3 

2 

1 

farmland convertingtocarbon 

farming. 

There is generalsector agreement 

that farmers have arole to play in 

reducing emissions, but not in away 

that willput farmers out of business. 

Farmers are proud stewards of the 

land and must be partofthe solution 

and stay strong and continue to provide 

high quality food for the future of New 

Zealand and the world. 

It makessenseiffarmers are to pay 

for their emissions fromtheir farms. 

They should be abletoearn more 

from any initiatives such as planting 

trees for shelter belts or riparian 

planting that provide amitigation 

measure, as noone caresmore about 

the land thanthe people whose living 

depends on it. 

Our districtisreliant on farming, 

and its allied industries to function, 

and this was evident at the Amberley 

A&P Show held over the weekend. 

The strongpresence of stakeholders 

who support eventslike the showare 

critical. 

Businesses need farmers and 

farmers needbusiness to keep our 

district strong and vibrant. 

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Gender balance lost 



Waimakariri’s council has lost its gender 

balance. 

Three years ago Waimakariri Mayor 

Dan Gordon hailed the gender balance, 

when he was joined by five men and five 

women around the council table after 

the October 2019 local government 

election. 

But when the Mayor was sworn in for 

his second term last Thursday, October 

27, he was joined by eight men and two 

women. 

The change of personnel follows the 

retirement of Kirstyn Barnett and 

Wendy Doody, while Sandra Stewart lost 

her seat in the election on Saturday, 

October 8. 

The trio have been replaced by three 

men Jason Goldsworthy, Tim Fulton 

and Brent Cairns. 

Mr Goldsworthy, of Rangiora, is now 

the youngest councillor around the table 

at 29. 

He is fresh from aterm on the 

RangioraAshley Community Board. 

The new councillor admits it will be 

tough juggling his new role around a 

young family, working at Rangiora New 

World and his volunteering. 

‘‘It is particularly difficult for people 

in my demographic to get involved in 

local politics, juggling amortgage, 

children and acareer. 

‘‘I will be having an interesting chat 

with my manager over the next few 

weeks.’’ 

Outside of work, Mr Goldsworthy is 

married to Amber, has a1yearold 

daughter Manawa, is afirefighter with 

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Mr Fulton was born and bred in the 

Oxford area and is afamiliar face as a 

rural journalist. 

‘‘I am representing alarge rural ward 

and my goals will be focusing on land 

and water management and making sure 

we are preserving our natural assets.’’ 

He plans to ‘‘sit, look and listen’’ in the 

coming weeks as he becomes familiar 

with his new role. 

‘‘I’m pleased Iran and it was great to 

get aresult, but now is the time to 

establish those relationships.’’ 

Kaiapoi resident Mr Cairns was 

elected to council after serving on the 

KaiapoiWoodend Community Board. 

He is afamiliar face in the community 

with his volunteer work, including 

playing an integral role in establishing 

the Kaiapoi Food Forest. 

‘‘I look at the community groups that I 

am already involved with, so my time 

with the council over the next three 

years will be all about creating safer, 

connected communities and making this 

district agreat place to live.’’ 

Mr Cairns expects his new role will be 

afast learning curve. 

‘‘I am ajoiner by trade, so Iamavery 

practical person. 

‘‘I will see an end goal and then Ibreak 

it down and work out what Ineed to do.’’ 

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AIC awarded $1.49m for farming project 


Aa$2.5 million project led by Amuri 

Irrigation Company (AIC) has been 

awarded $1.49 million from the Ministry of 

Primary Industries(MPI)Sustainable 

Food and FibreFutures (SFF Futures) 

fund to support its AmuriBasin: Future 

Farming project. 

The threeyearpartnership programme, 

led by AIC with cofunding by 

EnvironmentCanterburyand Dairy NZ, is 

geared to accelerate irrigated farmers 

movestowards afuture of sustainable 

farming and buildonAIC’sexisting 

strategytofarm beyondregulatory 

minimums. 

It has acombined focus on the 

environment(freshwater, climateand 

biodiversity), farm profitabilityand 

community resilience. 

AgricultureMinister Damien O’Connor 

says the project is awholesystem 

approach looking at land use,farming 

practices and wider considerations such 

as biodiversity and culturalvalues. 

‘‘It will also seek to findthe best ways to 

engagewith farmers to createchange,’’ he 

says. 

AICchair DavidCroft says AIC has been 

developing the projectfor the last year. 

‘‘We are grateful for the support from 

MPIand our cofunders to helpour 

farmers find innovative waystomeet 

futurechallenges.‘‘Oneofthe most 

excitingthings thisproject offers is the 

abilitytotake our community and 

stakeholders withus,’’ he says. 

Theproject willutilise small groupsto 

implement afarmerled strategy for the 

bettermentoffarming in the catchments. 

It will also develop toolstohelp farmers 

to identify and understand environmental 

risksontheirproperties to ensure the 

rightenvironmentalinterventionis 

applied,both onfarm and at awider 

catchment level. 

This includes ariskbasedland and 

watermanagement system that combines 

onfarm and catchment mitigations such 

as ripariancorridor restoration, sediment 

control,wetland enhancement/ 

construction,managed aquifer and stream 

recharge. 

An additional focus for the projectwill 

be to develop amechanism whichseeks to 

financially incentivise sustainable land 

use. 

The pilot will explore whether it is 

possibletocharge farms, proportionally, 

to theironfarmnutrient loss. 

‘‘Farmers in the Amuri Basin have a 

historyofworkingtogether to address 

issues. From AICs formation, through to 

the creation of the Pahau Enhancement 

Group, whoseeffortsled to the Pahau 

River being awarded the Supreme award 

at the 2017National RiversAward for 

improvedwater quality. 

‘‘This project represents another 

opportunityfor our farmers to work 

togetherfor the betterment of our 

community’s future,’’ Mr Croftsays. 

Mr O’Connor saysAmuri Basin farmers 

areinnovators and leaders in their 

industries. ‘‘The project offered an 

opportunitytocontinue leading from the 

front and togetherconsidergroundwater 

hydrology and land use practices in local 

catchments. 

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HDC NEWS... 

What's happening Hurunui? 

THE SATISFY FOOD HUB 

Satisfy Food Rescue has partnered with Council and local Hurunui food banks to develop the 

‘Satisfy Food Hub’ which is planned for Waipara, funded by the Ministry of Social Development 

(MSD). 

The hub will be aconvenient centralised storage facility for Hurunui’s foodbanks, providing easy 

access to resources provided by Satisfy. 

The hub will also allow Satisfy to help other community organisations who may benefit from their 

resources, such as local groups hosting events. 

REWI ALLEY’S 125TH ANNIVERSARY 

Last month, Ambassador Wang and Chinese Consul to the South Island Madam He visited 

Springfield School, Darfield High and Amberley School to share the story of Rewi Alley, this year 

being the 125th Anniversary of his birth. 

His roots in Amberley, Alley went on to spend 60 years in China as an advocate for the Chinese 

people, establishing industrial cooperatives and technical training schools. 

During his visit, Ambassador Wang joined Mayor Marie Black for awalk around Chamberlain Park, 

planting atree in memory of Alley in the Chinese Garden. 

COUNCIL PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL RECYCLING SCHEME 

Council has partnered with Agrecovery, anorganisation that recycles NZ farm plastics, torecycle 

its low-density polyethylene (LDPE) recycling bags. 

Both Council’s recycling bags and the bags recycled by Agrecovery are made from LDPE plastic, 

so the Waste Minimisation Team offered to use Amberley Transfer Station to store the public’s 

used fertiliser bags, and in return Agrecovery collect Council’s recycling bags along with the 

fertiliser bags. 

The bags are sent away tobe recycled into plastic pellets which can be used to make items such 

as cables, vehicle parts and compost bins. 

Meetings 

1st Council meeting 9.30am. (Venue: Council Chambers, 

Amberley) 

7th Hanmer Springs Community Board -Triennial 

meeting 1.00pm. (Venue: The Gallery, Hanmer Springs 

Library) 

14th Hurunui Youth Council 6.00pm. (Venue: Council 

Chambers, Amberley) 

16th Amuri Community Committee 7.30pm. (Venue: 

Hillcrest Chambers, Culverden) 

17th Glenmark Community Committee 7.30pm. (Venue: 

Scargill Pavilion) 

23rd Road Safety Co-ordinating Committee 10.00am. 

(Venue: Council Chambers, Amberley) 

23rd Audit &Risk Committee (to be confirmed) 1.00pm. 

(Venue: Council Chambers, Amberley) 

23rd Hurunui Community Committee 7.30pm. (Venue: 

Hawarden Community Library) 

24th Cheviot Community Committee 6.00pm. (Venue: 

Cheviot Library/Service Centre) 

29th Council meeting 9.30am. (Venue: Council 

Chambers, Amberley) 

In brief 

HYC 2023 

Keen tobeavoice for young people? 

Hurunui Youth Council is recruiting new members for 

2023. To apply head to www.hurunui.govt.nz/hycapply, 

applications close Sunday 13 November. 

For more information email hyp@hurunui.govt.nz. 

We're Hall in this together 

There are currently public community meetings taking 

place to discuss the options for the future for Waikari 

War Memorial Hall, Hawarden Community War 

Memorial Hall and Hawarden RSA Hall. 

The next public meeting is on Wednesday November 

21st, 7.00pm, at Waikari Memorial Hall. 

To read background information and see how to provide 

feedback, look under Alerts on the homepage of our 

website for 'We're Hall in this together', or ring Council 

and ask to speak to Liz Atkins or Cameron Ashworth. 

Mayor Marie Black in the Chinese Garden with 

Ambassador Wang and Chinese Consul to the 

South Island Madam He. 

Hurunui District's Councillors were sworn in last 

month for this triennium. 

Sir Edmund Hillary's Antarctic Hut Virtual Reality 

Experience 

Antarctic Heritage Trust invites you to explore Sir 

Edmund Hillary’s Antarctic hut through anew, groundbreaking 

virtual reality experience, each session is 15 

minutes, suitable for adults and children 9years ofage 

and older. 

To book your space for next week, phone Amberley 

Library on 03 314 8980 or Hanmer Library 03 315 7912. 

COUNCILLORS SWORN INFOR THE NEW TRIENNIUM 

In October, following the confirmation of Local Body Election results, Hurunui District Councillors 

were officially sworn in. 

Mayor Marie Black returns for her second term asMayor, unopposed in this year’s Election. 

The Council again elected Vince Daly to the position of Deputy Mayor. 

The first Council meeting was this Tuesday, November 1st. 

Photo: 

Front row, left to right: 

Pauline White, Karen Armstrong, Deputy Mayor Vince Daly, Fiona Harris, Mayor Marie Black, 

Garry Jackson, Vanessa McPherson, Robbie Bruerton. 

Back row, left to right: 

Tom Davies, Ross Barnes, David Hislop. 

FOSTERING AWELCOMING COMMUNITY 

Hurunui District Council has joined 26other Councils inaNew Zealand-wide settlement programme 

promoting diversity and inclusivity. 

Immigration New Zealand’s (INZ) Welcoming Communities Programme -Te Waharoa ki ngā Hapori, is 

designed to support local councils in welcoming recent migrants, former refugees and international 

students. 

Funded byINZ, the Programme involves communities developing awelcoming plan, with acouncilemployed 

Welcoming Communities Facilitator to support the steps the community will take to foster a 

welcoming environment. 

The Amberley A&P Show has been around since the early 1900's! 

Resealing season 

The warmer weather means Council will be resealing 

various sections of roads across the district. Every 

effort is made to minimise disruptions, however you 

may experience short delays. 

For your own safety, the safety of the workmen and 

to protect the new seal, please observe the 

temporary speed restrictions. 

We apologise in advance for any inconvenience the 

resealing may cause and thank you for your patience 

while the renewal work is carried out. 

Stepping UpClass 

Mainpower Amberley Swimming Pool reopens 19 

November, which is very exciting news. Thank you 

for the great response to our request for lifeguards, 

these positions have now been filled. Members of 

Amberley Menzshed have done a wonderful job 

working on seating in the outdoor area. Both adult 

and children’s swimming lessons will beavailable – 

dates to be confirmed. In the meantime you can 

register your interest for these at 

amberley.pool@hurunui.govt.nz 

PHONE US: 

Amberley: 03 3148 816. 

Cheviot Freephone: 03 319 8812. 

Amuri &Hanmer Springs Freephone: 03 315 8400. 

info@hurunui.govt.nz 

www.hurunui.govt.nz 

Hurunui District Council

NEWS 


North Canty business confidence slumps 

By DAVID HILL 


Highinflation and difficulty finding 

staff has hit business confidencein 

North Canterbury. 

The latestNorth CanterburyBusiness 

OpinionSurvey,released by Enterprise 

North Canterbury (ENC), showslocal 

business confidence has slumped to net 

12%optimism. 

While this figure compares welltothe 

nationalstatistics of net 42% optimism, 

it is anotable decrease from the last 

survey in April, which showed anet +4% 

optimism. 

ENC business support managerMiles 

Dalton says the slump in confidenceis 

no surprise. 

‘‘It’s definitelytough times in North 

Canterbury at the moment withalmost 

all indicatorsshowingthe difficulties 

businesses are experiencing. 

‘‘North Canterburydoes appear to be 

cushionedfrom the worst of worldwide 

influences, with our resultsmore 

positive than New Zealand as awhole. 

‘‘And New Zealand appears to be 

coping better than most of the world.’’ 

Mr Dalton puts it down to the strength 

of the localagriculture and construction 

sectorsand less reliance on 

international tourism. 

But the increasing cost of doing 

business is having an effect on 

businesses in the Waimakariri and 

Hurunui districts. 

Eighty percent of survey respondents 

recordedanincrease in business costs 

overthe lastsix months, with 80% also 

seeing risesinthe six months before 

that. 

Mr Dalton says theseincreases are 

onlypartlyreflected at the till. 

‘‘North Canterburybusinesses are 

feelingthe pressure of growing 

inflation. 

‘‘This is only partially reflected in 

selling prices,indicating businessesare 

wearingalot of this cost in ordertokeep 

their prices competitive. 

‘‘Asaresult,businesses are seeing 

decreasing profit levels.’’ 

Profitability has dropped 21% in 

North Canterbury in the last six months, 

despite an increase in sales, while 30% 

of businessesexpect further profit 

decreases in the coming halfyear. 

Finding staff continues to be a 

headache for local businesses, with 

statistics showing it is harder to find 

staff now than at any other time since 

the survey began in 2013. 

‘‘Businesses are reportingitisharder 

to find bothskilledand unskilled staff 

thanever before,’’ Mr Dalton says. 

‘‘The main reason is simplythat there 

is asupply shortageofsuitable 

applicants. The current immigration 

policy settings and unaffordablewage 

rates new staff are expecting are also 

adding to staffingissues.’’ 

Despitethese difficulties, the number 

of peopleemployed in North Canterbury 

continued to grow thisyear, with net 13% 

of employers reporting an increase in 

staff numbers. 

The North Canterbury Business 

OpinionSurvey is compiled by 

Enterprise NorthCanterbury, the 

economic developmentarm of the 

Waimakariri and Hurunui district 

councils, every six months.Toview the 

fullsurvey visit 

enterprisenorthcanterbury.co.nz/invest/ 

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Public interest journalism is funded 

by New ZealandonAir. 

Low confidence ... Business confidence might be low, but Miles Dalton says North 

Canterbury businesses are faring better than other parts of the country. 

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Halloween fun ... While ghoulishly dressed operational support firefighter Sandra Grant looms overhead, Quinn 

Bastings 4, and her brother Carter 9, enjoy the family Halloween party hosted by the Woodend Volunteer Fire 

Brigade on Monday evening. 

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Halloweenafamily affair 


There were witches and goblins, 

ghouls and angels, skeletons and 

zombies galore at the Woodend 

Fire Station on Monday night 

when the Woodend Volunteer 

Fire Brigade hosted afamily 

Halloween party. 

Hundreds of youngsters and 

their parents mixed and mingled 

as they painted ghoulish cookies, 

dined on sausages and drew 

halloween pictures at the station. 

Woodend Chief Fire Officer 

Lou Grant says it was afantastic 

turnout despite the weather, and 

it was agreat way to bring 

together families from the 

community to look around the 

station and learn about fire 

safety all while having fun. 

Sausage for one ... Woodend 

Chief Fire Officer Lou Grant hands 

Lachy Chaffer 7, of Woodend, a 

sausage while dad Will Chaffer waits 

his turn at the family Halloween 

party. 

Big turnout at 

Amberley 

show day 

Organisers of the annual AmberleyA&P Show were 

rewarded fortheir hard work whenthousands turned 

outinthe hot weather to enjoythe spectacle of a 

country show on Saturday. 

The fine weather helpedattract abumper crowd to 

the 121st show held at the DomaininAmberley. 

‘‘Thelate presidentLes Webbwould haveloved the 

dayand the turnout,’’ said theimmediate past 

president of the Amberley A&P Association Annette 

Marr. 

‘‘It has gone amazingly welland it’s all theresultofa 

lot of hard work by agreatmanyvolunteersand 

helpers,’’ shesaid. 

She says therewerearound 120volunteerswho 

stepped up to help out at the show. 

“It wasamazing how manypastpresidents, life 

membersand former members responded to the 

Facebook calltocome along and help setup, and run it 

on theday,’’ she said. 

They alsoturned outthe followingday to help clean 

up andpack away all theequipmentfor another year. 

‘‘Shows like this just don’t happen. 

‘‘We hadagreat committeeand it’sonly on days like 

thisthat yourealise the depth of commitment made by 

people in our community to make it aspecial family 

day,’’she said. 

Thetheme of family wasalsoechoed by oneofthe 

association’s patronsKeith Stackhouse,who saidthe 

atmosphere and the friendliness of the people there on 

Saturday remindedhim of the first shows he attended 

back in 1947. 

‘‘In those days, show daywas abig event, it was always 

on aSaturday and it was asmallfamilyshowwhere 

everyone knew each other. 

‘‘Todayitfeels likethat again with all the families out 

and about,’’ the said. 

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Teamwork ... Members of the Ohoka School Parent Teacher Association Plant Sale team, 

Karina Templeton, left, Nichola Holland, Kelly Gamble, and Kylie Rayner, right, during the 

school’s popular biennial Plant Sale which was held in the school grounds last Sunday. 

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Plant sale popular 


Ohoka School’s popularplantsale 

attractedaqueue of early birds keen to 

buy plants sellingat‘‘super low prices’’. 

The biennial salebeganat10am last 

Sunday but school principal Kate 

McClelland said aqueue of people were 

alreadywaiting to get in whenshe arrived 

at 7.30am. 

The event is the school’s secondbiggest 

fundraiser, afterthe Ohoka GardenTour, 

which is also abiennial event andwillbe 

heldnextyear. 

Bothevents are organisedbytheOhoka 

School Parent TeacherAssociation and 

receive enormoussupport fromthe North 

Canterbury community and furtherafield. 

Plant sale event coordinator Kelly 

Gamble saidthere werepeoplefrom 

Ashburton, Geraldine andChristchurch 

among the largecrowd. 

Therewere around 15,000donated 

plants for sale. 

‘‘We are verylucky that we have a 

garden wholesalerwho donatesplants. 

‘‘Other plantscame fromcuttings we 

have been given fromprivate gardens, 

andpeople whodon’thaveplant 

knowledge provided baking for the baking 

stall,’’ Kelly said. 

‘‘We werealsovery lucky to haveagold/ 

main sponsor this year —Bayleys Team 

Pringle.’’ 

Other local businesses also supported 

theevent, providingitems for rafflesheld 

duringthe daywith allprofits fromthe 

sale going to the school. 

Food parcel demand grows 



Agrowing needinthe community for 

food parcels is ‘‘deeplyconcerning’’, but 

not surprising,says Waimakariri Deputy 

MayorNeville Atkinson. 

The CommunityWellbeing North 

Canterbury Trust’s Kaiapoi food bank 

has givenout 1585food parcelssofar this 

year,compared to last year’s total of 548. 

‘‘It shows how tough it is for families 

and it is not justthose on low wages, it is 

gettinginto the medium income earners 

as well,’’ Cr Atkinsonsays. 

‘‘Inflation is so high and pricesare 

ridiculous, so thecountry needs to take 

stockofwhere it is. 

‘‘Unfortunately it has been bubbling 

away for quite awhile, as wages haven’t 

been keeping up with inflation, but there 

is no easy solution.’’ 

Cr Atkinsonsays the region’s welfare 

teamsare working hard behindthe 

scenes to support families in need, but 

they urgently need help. 

The Kaiapoifood bankisrun by 

Kaiapoi CommunitySupport, adivision 

of Community Wellbeing North 

Canterbury Trust, and is housedinthe 

WaimakaririDistrict Councilowned 

Kaiapoi CommunityCentre. 

Trustmanager Deirdre Ryansays her 

organisation has beenfacing funding 

gaps as it struggles to meet agrowing 

need in the community. 

Whilethe trusthas government 

contracts to pay wagesand run 

programmes such as Mana Ake,which 

worksinlocal primary schools, and has 

support from the Waimakariri and 

Hurunui councils, it reliesoncommunity 

support. 

‘‘We havenogovernment contractfor 

the foodbank and all our operational 

stufflike carsand computers we have to 

fundraise for. 

‘‘But some of the groups and 

businesses who fundraise for us haven’t 

been able to in the last two years due to 

Covid.’’ 

As the trust looks ahead to Christmas 

it is looking to the community for 

support as it looks to provideits annual 

Christmas giving programmetosupport 

familiesinneed. 

Kaiapoi New World has stepped up 

to offerupto$2500 of matched funding 

fordonationstosupportthe food bank. 

Thetrusthas also launched anew 

service to support parents of secondary 

school students. 

‘‘Parents can get freeadvice and 

supporttohelp with wellbeing,’’Ms 

Ryan says. 

‘‘It couldbeconcernsabout sleeping, 

eating, selfharm, anxiety, gambling, 

alcohol, grief,loss or changeand we 

cangive adviceonhow to navigate 

mentalhealthservices.’’ 

Parents can contact Wellbeing on (03) 

3106375tomake an appointment either 

in person or by video call. 

Thetrustsupports families 

throughout the Waimakariri and 

Hurunuidistricts. 

The 4th annual Kaiapoi River 

Wellbeing Walk is being held on 

Saturday, November 12,meeting at the 

Kaiapoi FoodForest at 10am. 

Theevent is beingheld to raise 

awareness and funds to support 

Community Wellbeing North 

Canterbury. Go to Walk for the Planet 

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New Ashley Gorge Totaranui Track opens 

Anew Ashley Gorge track,the 

Totaranui(BigTotara) Track, is now 

open, addingtothe popular Loopand 

WaterfallTracks alreadybringing 

thousands of walkerseachyear to 

AshleyGorge. 

The Ashley GorgeTracks Group,an 

offshoot of WaimakaririDistrict 

Council’s Ashley GorgeReserve 

AdvisoryGroup, has been building 

trackssince 2015 with great support 

fromthe Oxfordand widercommunity 

who have putinover7000volunteer 

hours so far. 

AshleyGorgeTracksGroup manager 

JohnBurtonsays theTotaranui Track 

addsalittle challenge andafew new 

featurestothe walks. 

‘‘Itissimilarinsteepnesstothe 

WaterfallTrack, butislargely 

unformed, withoutstepsand requires 

goodfootwearand,preferably, a 

walkingstick. 

‘‘All ourtracks are formed withyoung 

families in mind,and thisone is no 

different, but alittle morecare and 

effort areneeded,’’Mr Burton says 

The TotaranuiTrackisaone hour 

linkfrom260 metresabove sea level at 

the westernend of the LoopTrack,to 

460 mbefore sidling outtothe Judson 

memorial bench on theWaterfall Track. 

‘‘Wepass afew interestingfeatures 

along theway, liketwo grovesof 

Kanuka,a1metre wide burl on a 

broadleaftreeand couple of viewpoints 

downtothe Ashley River andplains. 

‘‘But thebig feature of this track is the 

hugeold Totara tree andits 

surrounding mates,agroveofsimilarly 

ancient Matai, Broadleafand Fuchsia 

trees,all togetheratthe trackshighest 

point. It then sidles out to jointhe 

WaterfallTrack andwalkerscan choose 

to carry on for an extra 10 minutesto 

takeinthe waterfall. It’sbasically a 

twohour loop covering mostofthe 

three trackswenow haveatAshley 

Gorge.’’ 

The development of the Ashley Gorge 

tracksoverthe last sevenyears is the 

resultofasuccessful collaboration 

betweenthe community, the 

Department of Conservationand the 

Waimakariri District Council whoown 

the adjacent AshleyGorgeReserve. 

The Ashley GorgeTracks Group puts 

emphasis on involvinglocal youthin 

developing tracks, maintaining them 

and running atrapping programme. 

‘‘I can’t over emphasise thevaluewe 

gainfrom workingwithour young 

people, fromschools, young families, 

our core of keen homeschooledkids 

and Rangiora’s 88 Squadron Air Cadets. 

Theyare ahugesourceofenergyand 

inspiration and are, as well, thefuture 

of conservation forour nativeareas.’’ 

Progress is well under way on the 

proposed 45hour Ashley Gorge 

Skyline Track, whichwill alsoform a 

loopfrom the LoopTrack,climbing to 

700 metres anddropping down to meet 

at the Judson seat on theWaterfall 

Track. 

‘‘Weare workingwith theDepartment 

of Conservation andthe local 

landowner to sortout easementissues 

and hopetohave things settled and this 

fantasticnew track openedin2023. 

‘‘This willgive Ashley Gorge visitors a 

great selection of tracks forall agesand 

levels of fitness andall linked to the 

incomparable Ashley Gorge Reserve 

withits swimming holes, picnic 

facilities,shopand campground.’’ 

Focal point ... Members of the Ashley 

Gorge Tracks Group at the focal point of the 

new Totaranui (Big Totara) Track. Mike 

McIntosh (left), Pippa Warwick, Riley 

Ricketts, Millie Bird, Baxter the dog, Emma 

Warwick, John Burton 


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Love your home 

Blackwell’sfocuses on new, quality brands 

Blackwell’s, Kaiapoi’s iconic department 

store, has been focusing on extending its 

HomewareDepartment in recent times. 

Therehas been huge growth in the 

department over the past 18 months, as 

Blackwells has carefully soughtout and 

curated the right pieces it believes will 

enhance your home. 

The store nowoffers awonderful range, 

and has created morespace in storeto 

showcase its amazingfinds to 

accommodate new brandsand products. 

Come in and letthe Blackwell’s team 

show you its new furniture from sofa’s, 

armchairs, sidetables, ottermans and 

everything in between. 

Thereare many brands to choose from 

—some new and some familiar ones. 

Blackwells can also help you decorate 

your homeinterior —cushionsand throws 

can transform aroom, and there exciting 

colours and printstoenhanceyour home. 

The home décor and kitchenwarearea 

has been extended, and there is now a 

stunning range of beautifulglassware, 

from the luxuriousgold gin and whisky 

glasses. 

And if you want anicecheese platter 

board, Blackwell’s have your needs 

covered. 

Thereare candles to brightenyour room 

and alarge range of diffusers withnew 

brand, Ashley and Co, adding to its current 

collection. 

Afocus hasalso beenput on Blackwell’s 

giftware selection, with new brands added 

including Live Wires. 

Added to thisare experienced staffwho 

can help make yourhome exactly what 

you want it to be. 

Managingdirector Andrew Blackwell 

saysthe company’straditional building 

blocksofquality goods and customer 

serviceremain. 

‘‘Wewant our customers to have areally 

goodshopping experience,’’ he says. 

The iconic store, on the corner of 

Williams Street and Raven Quayin 

Kaiapoi, is open MondaytoFriday 9am to 

5.30pm. 

It is also open at the weekend,Saturday 

9.30am to 5.30pm andSunday 11amto 

3pm,tohelp accommodate the busy 

working lifeofcustomers. 

Let the team at Blackwell’s helpyou 

create the homeyou love. 

Enhancing your home ... Blackwell’s has 

curated arange of brands and products to 

add stunning elegance to your home. 


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Quality 

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19 Beach Road, Kaikoura 

Ph: 03 319 5562 

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Atreasure trove for the discerning shopper 

Thereisatreasure trove of giftware, 

home decor, jewellery and clothing 

behind the doorsofCheviot’s Gifts & 

Finds. 

The point of difference of this little 

storeinthe heart of Cheviot, on State 

Highway One, is thatitis just that little 

bit different, and caters for thatperson 

who has everything. 

Christmas has already arrived at the 

store, which is open seven days aweek 

from 10am, for you to exploreand find 

treasures,art decor and more. 

Its many sectionsinclude something 

for everyone from the discerning 

gardener to the snappy dresser, and 

thosewho love distinctive, unique gifts 

for friends and family,along witha 

rangeofprices to suit everyone’s 

budget. 

TracyFindlayprovides an intimate 

shopping experience in Gifts &Finds, 

without hustle and bustle, and is ahuge 

supporter of New Zealand made. 

‘‘We take enormouspleasure in 

sourcing wonderful products for you to 

choosefrom,and Isupportasmany 

New Zealandsuppliers as possible.’’ 

Tucked in among the many gift ideas 

is arange of women’s clothing, from 

Vassallijeans, Tshirtsand jackets to 

New Zealandmade PossumMerino 

ponchos, gloves and socks. 

Thereare scarves, skirts and dresses, 

bags,and alarge range of accessories 

from dome and dangle earrings to funky 

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Treasure trove ... Tracy Findlay has plenty of gift ideas for everyone at her Cheviot Gifts 

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unique shopping experience at Gifts& 

Finds. 

Thereare beautiful gifts for new 

bornstotoddlers, and alot of refreshing 

choices in the men’scorner for gifts for 

that hard to buy for man. 

Acast iron range includes hooks, 

bells,door knockers and wall art, while 

the scrummyfood sectioninwhichall 

products are New Zealandmade, 

including Olivadooils, and Gifts & 

Finds own label sauces, mustards and 

chutney. 

Tracy encourages visitors to stop a 

while in Cheviot, and pop on into Gifts & 

Finds for that little something special 

for afriend or just treat yourself. 

Tracy or one of her lovelyladiesare 

alwaysonhand if needed. 

Gifts and Finds has abeautiful 

selection of Christmas wrap, readyto 

wrap those fabulousgifts whichare 

arriving daily, plusgift vouchers for 

that specialperson. 

Tracy says to keep alookout for her 

beautiful front window display full of 

colour, and whichlooksspectacular at 

night. 

There is also no parking hassles. Just 

pull up outsidethe store and walk in to 

enjoy an amazing retail journey. 

To discover what is in storefor you 

beforeyour visit, visit the Gifts &Finds 

Facebook page for aglimpse of the 

stock on hand, and view the latest 

arrivals. 

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Gifts &Finds 

Cheviot 

For gifts that are alittle bit 

different 

35 Hall Street Cheviot 

Open 7days 10am-5pm 

Ph Tracy 027 740 9855 

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Picture perfect Christmas gifts at gallery 

Familyportraits or the 

conservation of atreasured 

object, art work or family 

heirloom,are the perfect 

Christmas gift. 

John McCann and his team 

at Artworks Picture Framing 

and GalleryinPapanui, are 

the peopletoframe these 

moments, momentoes and 

treasures. 

With over 30 yearsinthe 

industry,and eightyears in 

his business at 6Main North 

Road, his experienceensures 

the utmostcare is taken to 

capturethese family 

occasions and memories 

foreverincustom framing. 

John says sincethe 

separation of lovedonesdue 

to Covidlockdowns, family 

photos,and snap shotsof 

happy reunions havebecome 

extremely important. 

He has ahugeassortment of 

frames in storesoclients can 

choose what theyfeel bestwill 

fit the mood,and occasion. 

Prior to buying thebusiness 

in 2014, Johnmanufactured 

picturemouldings in 

Christchurch, after which he 

spent fouryears on the road 

sellingpicture framing 

supplies to over 200 

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Romans, 

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and more. 

Phone Maureen 03 327 4919 

Mauds Soft Furnishings 

88 Williams Street, 

Kaiapoi 

(up long driveway) 

www.mauds.co.nz 

businesses acrossthe South 

Island and Lower North 

Island. 

‘‘I know all the products off 

by heart, and the timberwith 

its specific properties and 

qualities having been atimber 

machinist, manufacturing and 

finishing picture mouldings 

before his salesrole. 

John’s business is full of fun 

posters and printsthat can be 

framed, and amixture of 

artworksand original 

paintings, such as from 

Christchurchbased artist 

Kelvin McMillan, and original 

artworksinpastel done in 

Goldiestyle, fromfamily 

portraits or photosofloved 

ones. 

He has framed everything 

fromawedding dress, plus the 

veilwhichmeasured 1.2 

metres, to old nails out of 

Godley House, and agas mask. 

Conservationoffamily 

heirlooms,old documents, 

medals, and sporting 

memorabilia are aspecialty, 

saysJohn. 

‘‘New Zealand picture 

framing as awhole is very 

knowledgeable in 

conservationwork and Ihave 

the ability to give the best 

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Members of master painters. 

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advice on eachand every 

heirloomorartwork, ’’ he 

says. 

He can lend hishand to 

framing canvas art works, 

needlework,medals, 

memorabilia and objects. 

John says his studio has 

somethingfor that person who 

has everything. 

‘‘I can help provide 

somethingalittle bit more 

personal,’’ he says. 

To help stretch the 

Christmas budget John is 

offering a10percent discount 

on the framing of afamily 

portrait. 

His studioisopen from9am 

to 5pm Monday to Friday, or 

by appointment before or 

afterfor consultations. 

Perfect gifts ... John MCann at 

Artworks Picture Framing and 

Gallery in Papanui, can frame the 

perfect Christmas gift for aloved 

one. 

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Scanner first of its kind in North Canterbury 


The long awaited arrivalofthe CT 

scanner at Rangiora Vet Centre 

represents asignificant investment in the 

care of animals, andanalmost twoyearlong 

projectfor the team. 

Directorand Equine Vet Andrew Bailey 

says it is ahuman scanner, with 

modifications, to incorporate additional 

infrastructuretoallowits use for animals, 

as they ‘‘don’t just lie stilland listentothe 

music’’. 

It is the firstmachine in the South 

Islandcapable of accommodating horses, 

but the technologyisnot newfor pets. 

However,itisthe onlyCTscanner 

available to small animal owners in North 

Canterbury. 

Dr Bailey sayspatientswill no longer 

have to traveltothe North Island or wait 

for aspot at aclinicinChristchurch. 

Previouslypatients havealso been sent 

to Pacific Radiology and scanned on 

humanmachines. 

The pets have been accompaniedbya 

veterinary team, making this optioncost 

prohibitive for anumberofowners. 

‘‘Having readyaccess to aCTscanner 

that can accommodatehorses is a 

significantmove forward in diagnostic 

technology for the South Island horse 

population. 

‘‘Beingthe first machine in the South 

Island, it will eliminate theneed of 

sending patientsonalong road journey, 

and acrossCook Strait for thistype of 

advanced diagnostic workup. 

He says there is still abit more 

specialised equipment yettoarrive for the 

CT scanner to accommodatehorses, and 

the teamcan’t waittobeable to announce 

to theindustry when theyare ready. 

‘‘Having aCTscanneronsite means the 

technology is easilyaccessible to patients 

who, oftenpreviously have missed out, or 

owners haven’t proceeded because of the 

Long awaited scanner ... Vet Bryn Morgan, the operator of anew animal CT scanner at 

the Rangiora Vet Centre. 


extra costs and logistics associated with 

having aCTscan elsewhere,’’says Dr 

Bailey. 

Dr Bailey says CT scans of horses is 

particularly useful for investigating 

problemsinthe head, but also those in the 

lower limbs. 

It is asophisticated xrayimaging 

techniquethat usesanxray beam and 

sensorsthat rotatearound the patient to 

produce highresolution, crosssectional 

images of abody part, or slices. 

‘‘Iteliminates the superimpositionof 

other structuresthat we see in traditional 

2dimensional xrays.’’ 

Dr Bailey says the computer software 

canput these slices togethertoform 3D 

models to helpinvestigate causes of 

problems or create more detailed surgical 

plans. 

‘‘It is fantastic having aCTscanner 

onsite for smaller animals, catsand dogs 

also. 

‘‘CT scans help thesmall animal vet 

team see the difference between fluid and 

tissue, thismeansnot only can theysee 

organs and lesionsintheir true 

3dimensional locations, they can see if 

they contain fluid,solid tissue or bone 

whichcan be very helpful in deciding 

what the problem is and howbest to fix it.’’ 

SmallAnimal Veterinarian Bryn 

Morgan, says CT scanning is excellentfor 

surgical planning with oncology patients, 

as it allows them to see the extent of a 

tumour and how muchreconstruction will 

be needed. 

‘It is alsofantastic forplanning a 

numberofcomplexorthopaedic 

procedures,asitallows 3D reconstruction 

of the bones. 

‘‘The uses for CT in smallanimal 

practice are many, and it is really exciting 

to be able to offer it to all of our patients,’’ 

he says. 

The CT scanner is available for use by 

patients referred fromany vet practice, 

and do not need to be accompaniedby 

their own vet team. 

Members of the Equine and small 

animalteams,vets and nurseshave had 

intensive training on using the CT scanner 

and processing images. 

The entire teamisextensivelytrained in 

monitoring of sedationwhich is required 

for CT scanningofanimals and alsoin 

emergency procedures in the event of a 

problem. 

Once the scanning is complete, images 

are processed and sent to aspecialist for 

interpretation if required. 

The animal remains in the care of the 

Best Practice Hospital Accredited 

Rangiora Vet Centreteam until it is safe 

for them to go home, or proceed to the 

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PHOTOS BY JOHN COSGROVE 

First on the list ... The Maskells Road garden of Juliet and David Hunter in Amberley, drew in bus loads of visitors 

over the four days of the festival, all wanting the couples 25 year old garden. 

Interesting chat ... Pat Austin of Fendalton, left, chats with owner 

Juliet Hunter at the Hunter’s Maskells Rd garden, one of the 25 

gardens on show at the fifth annual festival . 

Discussing the gardening ... Reg Williams of Christchurch, chats with owner David Hunter (left) at the Hunter’s 

expansive Maskells Road garden. 

Great weekend ... Amberley sculptor Sharon Earl, had many visitors arrive to talk to to her about the techniques 

used in her newly developed no dig /organic garden at the historic ‘Goodtime Cottage’ in Amberley. 

Unique garden ... The Blue House garden of Jenny Cooper and 

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HURUNUI GARDEN FESTIVAL 


fifth annual Hurunui Garden Festival 

27 

Art on show ... Admiring the art on display in the gardens of the Karetu Downs homestead were friends Francis 

Button and Cecilia Whitaker. The garden created by Karen and Bruce Forrester, contains many art works by Mike 

Wells and they have been used to add highlights to the large sweeping lawns of the property. 

Plenty on show ... Visitors ot the Blue House were treated to an 

expansive garden combining many different features which 

included multifaceted beds, sweeps of tussock, avineyard, a 

riverside walk and aproductive veggie garden. 

Lush peace ... The serene beauty of Tipapa historic homestead beside Motunau Beach Road rewarded visitors 

with lush lawns and creative artworks by the four artists on show. 

Wind swept tree ... Atree reminiscent of the nor’westers 

experienced in North Canterbury was one of many sculptures on 

display at the Iron Ridge Quarry. 

Comparing experiences ... At the Willows Garden alongside Motunau Beach Road, visitors Jess Caddy (left) and 

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elements and setting.

34 Selwyn Times Wednesday November 2 2022 

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NEWS 


Numbers still high —MP 



Alowering suicide rate is good 

news, but there are still to many 

people taking their own lives, say 

North Canterbury mental health 

advocates. 

For the third year in arow the 

number of New Zealanders 

suspected to have taken their 

own lives has fallen. 

The Office of the Chief Coroner 

released its provisional 

suspected suicide statistics last 

week for the year ending June 30, 

2022, with 538 people suspected 

to have died by suicide and at a 

rate of 10.2 per 100,000 people. 

This compares to 607 

suspected suicides in the year to 

June 30, 2021, at arate of 11.6 per 

100,000. 

But Waimakariri MP and 

Opposition Mental Health 

Spokesperson Matt Doocey says 

the number is still too high. 

‘‘One death by suicide in New 

Zealand is too high, but it is 

encouraging that the numbers 

have come down.’’ 

‘‘There is unfortunately tens of 

thousands who have attempted 

or thought about suicide, so it is 

about ensuring we have support 

for those in crisis.’’ 

Mr Doocey says he is 

encouraged by the work of 

Parliament’s crossparty working 

party on mental health, which he 

established and now chairs. 

The working party produced a 

report, Zero Suicide two years 

ago, which aimed to improve 

grassroots support. 

‘‘The report found that what 

would work for middleaged, 

Waimakariri MP, Matt Doocey 

male dairy farmers in North 

Canterbury is different to the 

support needed for young Māori 

in south Auckland. 

‘‘It is encouraging those 

recommendations are now being 

taken forward and we are 

starting to see some results.’’ 

Mr Doocey says the country is 

doing abetter job at ‘‘starting the 

conversation’’. 

‘‘I have been encouraged by the 

ability of New Zealanders to have 

an open conversation on mental 

health and we have seen some 

local responses to suicide 

prevention such as Lifekeepers. 

‘‘And we are very lucky to have 

anumber of community 

organisations like Community 

Wellbeing North Canterbury and 

the Oxford Community Trust who 

are doing lifesaving working the 

community.’’ 

Initiatives such as last week’s 

Gumboot Friday are also playing 

an important role, he says. 

Mr Doocey advocates for a 

whole of community approach to 

suicide prevention. 

‘‘The government of the day 

has arole in making sure 

publicly funded services are 

performing, but the rest of 

society needs to step up, whether 

NGOs or businesses, to address 

mental health issues in society. 

‘‘I think we have done agood 

job where people can talk more 

openly and there is less stigma. 

‘‘The problem is sometimes the 

support is not there, so we need 

to ensure there is arange of 

support available.’’ 

Community Wellbeing North 

Canterbury Trust manager 

Deirdre Ryan says the local 

community has been through a 

lot over the last decade. 

‘‘We have all been through alot 

with various events including 

earthquakes, drought and Covid, 

which impact on people in all 

sorts of ways. 

‘‘The statistics are trending in 

the right direction, but we all 

need to work on strengthening 

the wellbeing of our young 

people in particular.’’ 

She says Wellbeing is focusing 

on providing support to parents, 

as well as young people, and 

ensuring they can access the help 

they need. 

For the second year in arow, 

the Canterbury’s region suicide 

rate was lower than the rest of 

the country at 8.4 per 100,000. 

But suicide among Māori and 

young people aged 20 to 24 

continues to be 

disproportionately high 

nationally. 

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Search on for 

young leaders 

Rangiora Rotary is seeking 

nominations for the annual 

Rotary Young Leaders Award 

(RYLA) course to be held in at 

College House, Waimairi 

Road, Christchurch from 

Sunday, January 15 to Friday 

January 20, 2023. 

President Peter Freeman 

says the course provides an 

opportunity for aspiring 

young leaders to gain 

confidence and be recognised 

for their leadership skills. 

Rotary believes in 

preparing young people to 

take the initiative and lead 

the way, he says. 

Rangiora Rotary 

nominations for the 

Christchurch course close on 

10 November to enable 

selection of candidates. 

Further information is 

available from coordinator 

John Hawker at 

jhawker1030@icloud.com. 

RYLA is asixday livein 

leadership development 

course run by Rotary. It 

includes presentations, 

activities, and workshops 

covering avariety of topics, 

ranging from communication 

skills, problemsolving and 

conflict management. 

Community and global 

citizenship are also part of 

the programme. 

Candidates demonstrating 

leadership skills in their 

community, workplace, field 

of study, sports code, or as 

Emin Kaya ... ARangiora 

Rotary RYLA nominee, pictured 

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volunteer are likely to be 

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The Rotary club covers all 

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Please ask your local 

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NEWS 


Hospital needed for injured sea birds 



31 

AKaikōura woman’s desiretogive 

injured sea birds achance,couldturn 

into amulti million dollarfacility. 

Sabrina Luecht has been providing 

sanctuary to injured, sick and under 

weightsea birdsfor the last five years, 

but says this is no longer sustainable. 

She brought together supporters to 

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Trust last year with the goal of 

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The new trust has been working 

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organisations suchasTeKorowai ote 

tai ō Marokura and the Hutton’s 

Shearwater Charitable Trust. 

Ms Luecht admitscreatingamulti 

million dollar facility was ‘‘neverpart 

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‘‘WhenIfirststarted doing it, I 

thought there wouldbeafew birds a 

month,but Iendeduptakingon500 

birds ayear on my own withoutany 

support, financialorotherwise. 

‘‘If we had aproper facility we could 

help 1500 birds ayear and that willonly 

increase with climate change.’’ 

The council recently madeagrant to 

the trust to assist with community 

outreach costs, as it looks to raise 

awareness of the plight of local sea 

birds. 

‘‘At the moment Ihave dedicated all 

my timetothis project, so either we 

need funding to employ acoordinator 

or we need more volunteers.’’ 

Buttobeavolunteer, one needs a 

background in conservation to 

understandthe sea birds’ needs, she 

says. 

Basic animal medical and animal 

husbandryskills are also useful. 

Ms Luecht studied zoologyatthe 

University of Canterburyand visited 

Rescue ... Abanded dotterel chick. 

PHOTOS: SUPPLIED BY SABRINA LUECHT 

Kaikōura as astudent. 

‘‘I wantedtobeavet,but Idecided I 

wanted to help wildlife.’’ 

Ms Luecht was later contracted by the 

Hutton’sShearwater Charitable Trust 

as its coordinator in 2015,before 

settling in Kaikōura. 

But she says thereare limited options 

to study marine lifeand sea birds at 

universitiesinNew Zealand. 

Kaikōura is the ideallocation for 

marine research, but there is alack of 

facilities. 

‘‘There is areal opportunity to extend 

research on marine mammals and sea 

birds.’’ 

She says many of the birdsare under 

weight rather thaninjuredwhen they 

find theirway into her care, 

particularlythe Hutton’s shearwaters. 

As well as caring for injured, sickand 

under weightsea birds, Ms Luecht says 

the trust has an arrangementwith 

Contiki Tours to bring visitors to view 

her makeshift sanctuary and learn 

about local wildlife. 

‘‘As atrustwedon’t reallysee 

Wildlife rescue ... Sabrina Luecht is passionate about rescuing and returning sea birds to 

the wild. 

ourselves as atourist destination, but 

there’s threats to wildlife and species 

decline every year so if we can educate 

and inspirepeople we can make a 

difference. 

‘‘Being such asmall town we cannot 

rely solely on sponsorship and 

funding.’’ 

Christchurch law firm Tavendale and 

Partners has alsosupported the trust by 

offering legalservices pro bono. 

Ms Luecht says the trust plansto 

conduct afeasibility study to determine 

the nextsteps in settingawildlife 

hospital and conservationcentre. 

‘‘Once we have the study we will know 

whatitlooks like. 

‘‘There is not many examples in this 

country of awildlife/hospital centre 

which the public can visit. 

‘‘Hopefully in the future there will be 

lessneed for people likeme, because 

there will be amore dedicated effortto 

support wildlife. 

‘‘Each region essentiallyhas its own 

specieswhich rely on some form of 

treatment,and here it is sea birds 

especially Hutton’sshearwaters.’’ 

Publicinterest journalism is funded 

by New Zealand on Air. 

Aquatic centre opens this weekend 

Te Wā Kaukau /Kaikōura Aquatic 

Centre opensfor the new season this 

weekend. 

After the winter closure, centre 

manager Sean Madden and ateam of 

volunteers have been gearing up to 

reopen on Saturdayand Sunday, 

November5and 6. 

‘‘With temperatures now regularly in 

the 20s, it’s time to start the summer 

season at the pools. It’s pretty special 

to be opening for our second season,’’ 

Mr Madden. 

‘‘The community went without a 

publicswimmingpool for five years 

after the Kaikōura earthquake, so it 

was great to see everyoneenjoying 

themselves last summer. 

‘‘It was ahuge effort on the part of the 

Kaikōura Community Charitable Trust 

to fundraise and developthis fantastic 

facility. 

‘‘We exceededour expectations with 

over 12,000 people using the pools last 

summer, andwe’re hoping that even 

more people will come and check us 

out over this summer.’’ 

The openair centre has two heated 

pools –a25 metre pool for lap 

swimming, asmaller 6metrepool for 

learn to swim and hydrotherapy, along 

with atoddler splash pad. 

‘‘We’ve got some great things 

planned for the opening day, including 

afree barbecue,’’ Mr Madden says. 

Dave’s DivingKaikōura will offer 

some free ‘try dives’ on Saturday 

afternoon try out scuba diving. 

Everyone who comes in for aswim 

during the opening weekend can enter 

the draw to wina10swim pass. 

Mr Madden says it has all been made 

possible by hardworking volunteers, 

and supporters including Kaikōura 

community gym,Kaikōura District 

Council, the Kaikōura Community Op 

Shopand major sponsor Kaikōura ITM. 

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A150 year school celebration 

By SHELLEYTOPP 

Celebrations for West Eyreton 

School’s 150th Jubilee beganwith an 

Agricultural Extravaganza held in the 

school grounds last Friday. 

It was afun family day out, withthe 

more formal jubilee celebrations held 

on Saturday. 

The family day included the school’s 

pet day,stalls, abouncy castle,a 

machinery display, plus arts and 

crafts, baking and floral displaysmade 

by studentsatthe school. 

School principal LisaDuff said the 

jubilee celebrations were highly 

successful. 

‘‘Theevent brought together past 

and present students,families,staff 

and the wider community,’’she said. 

‘‘Thetwo days showcasedWest 

Eyreton School and it wasawonderful 

opportunity to mark such asignificant 

milestone for the school. 

‘‘It was incredibly special to have 

many ex pupilsinattendance,with 

John Creamer being the oldest expupilinattendance 

at 94 years of age.’’ 

Saturday’scelebration began at 

10am withopportunitiesthroughout 

the day for visitorstotour the school’s 

facilities and discover what schooling 

in the 21st century is all about. 

At 11am,150 yearsofschoolingat 

West Eyreton School was celebrated 

with speeches,atree planting and the 

cutting of the cake. 

This was followed by photos of the 

decades and arelaxed picnic lunch 

wherepeopleshared memories of 

theirschool days. 

Best in Show ... Sienna Harden, aged 10, 

of West Eyreton, with her sheltie, Poppy, in 

the Dog Fancy Dress Competition at the 

West Eyreton School’s Agricultural 

Extravaganza, held on Friday last week as 

part of the school's twoday 150th Jubilee 

Celebrations. 

PHOTOS:SHELLEY TOPP 

Best buddies ... Meredith James, aged 9, 

of West Eyreton School, with her dog Sky, a 

heading dog/huntaway/husky/border collie 

cross, during the pet day. 

Oxford 

Jubilee 

Morethan 300peopleturned outto 

celebrate the Oxford Schools 150 

yearjubilee held on Friday and 

Saturday of Labour weekend. 

Guests, who came frommany 

parts of NewZealand and 

Australia to reminisce and share 

stores from their school years, 

wereinvolved in avariety of 

experiences both at school and in 

the community. 

There wasarousing whole 

schoolhaka duringthe mihi 

whakatau welcome which setthe 

scene for the celebration. 

The biggest decade groupphotos 

werethe 1950'sand 1930/40 group. 

The event ended withaformal 

dinnerand closing speeches. 

Even coordinator Mary Chisnall 

says thorough planning by the 

committee ensured each event ran 

smoothly andontime. 

‘‘Itwas pleasingtosee many 

businesses involvedingiving 

products and spot prizes,local 

clubs playing aroleand the 

community tourist spots andshops 

benefitting,’’ shesays. 

‘‘Thejubilee achieved bringing 

school andcommunity together for 

not onlythe guests but also the 

locals. 

‘‘Itwas awonderful couple of 

daysfor everyone.’’ 

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Issue 212 November 2022 

What is your free hour of 

power really costing you? 

As electricity retailers have begun offering customers“free 

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and outages due tooveruse. 

While these offers are valid during “off-peak” hours, 

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In order to avoid unplannedoutages, make sure to stagger 

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time. Staggered and monitored usage of your households 

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Alternative outage dates 

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When it comes tomaintenance and upgrade work, cutting 

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We will always notify customers that are due to be 

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When we undertake aplanned outage, we notify your 

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are affected by the outage with appropriate notice periods 

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so we often provide analternative outage date. 

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35 

Adesire to seekknowledge and 

be partofagroup of likeminded 

amateur sleuthsattracts people 

to the Waimakariribranchofthe 

New Zealand Society of 

Genealogists. 

‘‘It is beingable to take alook 

into our pastand this attracts 

membersofall ages,’’says Anne 

Sugden. 

Anne, amember for over 20 

years, says it is fascinating being 

able to go back through her family 

historyand see what her 

ancestors got up to. 

The society meets once amonth 

at the brassband roomson 

Northbank Road in Rangiora, and 

always find curiouspeople 

waitingtouse theirservicesand 

resources. 

‘‘We often find people waiting 

there for us to open, many have 

hit abrick wall conductingtheir 

own research and come seeking 

help and guidance to take them in 

new directions. 

‘‘We havehundredsofhistory 

books in our library,stacks of 

microfiche files for our readers 

and of courseour computers can 

search hundreds of online 

directoriesand genealogy sites 

worldwide,’’ Anne said. 

She says the many booksthey 

have onhandcoverpublished 

family and regional histories, 

thesis,familyreunion booklets 

and anumber of howto books 

which can guide people on how to 

use the ancestrysites and tools on 

hand. 

‘‘Thereare manydifferent ways 

to access information and trace 

your ancestry, it’sthe joy of 

Digging into the past ... New Zealand Society of Genealogists Waimakariri 

branch president Gordon McIvor (left) discusses ahistorical search online 

with Christine Peerson and Anne Sugden at the society’s rooms. 

PHOTO: JOHNCOSGROVE 

discoveryand that’s the fun 

human detective sideofitweall 

enjoy as you can be amazed at 

what you can find with abit of 

digging.’’ 

She said she has tracedher own 

familyhistory back to the 1700s. 

‘‘Quiteafew of our 40 members 

and friends have discovered they 

have been distantly relatedto 

famous people or royalty. 

Anne says they oftenget people 

who were adoptedatbirth 

lookingfor their extended 

families. 

‘‘We follow all the established 

protocols whendealing with 

adoptions, thereare so many 

rules,but it is nice to help people 

when we can.’’ 

Anne says she became 

interestedingenealogywhen her 

aunt rang up one day seeking her 

mother’s adviceontheir family 

history. 

‘‘I was hooked and just kept 

going with it.’’ 

She once created asimple 

familytree and it turned out to be 

several metres long. 

Champion ... Last of the Seasons,the overall champion 

Champion at the recent Rangiora Photographic Society’s still life 

competition. 

PHOTO:SUPPLIED 

Last of the Seasons 

CathyPrice took out the 

champion image overall at the 

Rangiora Photographic 

Society’s Still Life competition. 

JudgeChris Sharpe also 

awarded herimage Last of the 

Seasons Agradehonours and 

Best in Agrade. 

Resultswere: Champion 

ImageOverall:Last of the 

Seasons –CathyPrice 

Best In Grade: AGrade –Last 

of the Seasons –Cathy Price; B 

Grade–Three of aKind –Brian 

Edmunds; CGrade–After the 

Ball –Irene Absalom. 

Honours –AGrade: Fruit 

Medley –Robyn Carter; 

Floating –Allan McGregor; 

Cala Lily –Cathy Price;Last of 

the Seasons –Cathy Price; 

TamarilloBubbles –Keith 

Sycamore;Protea –Catherine 

Dalton; Shakespeare and 

Roses–CatherineDalton; 

Hydrangea–Karina 

Templeton. BGrade: Threeofa 

Kind –BrianEdmunds. C 

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Weather slows grass 

growth in Nth Canty 


Fickle weather coupled with soaring onfarm 

costshave dealt farmers and 

contractorsadouble blowinthe North 

Canterbury region. 

OwnerofBAMurray Agricultural 

Contracting,Steve Murray says the recent 

spellofcoldweatherishampering grass 

growth. 

‘‘That and the soaring onfarm costs 

have caused aslow down of work in the 

district. 

‘‘We had agood planting seasonand had 

afew jobs linedup, then the rains came. 

Now we all seem to be waiting for abit of 

warmth in the ground to helppush the 

grassalong. 

‘‘Oneminute farmers were saying they 

are struggling with sticky soil and the next 

they say it’s too dry,but it has been cool so 

the grass growth ratesare suffering.’’ 

He says contractors and farmers alike 

have also been impacted by the soaring onfarm 

costs as high pricesfor fueland other 

commodities are forcingmany farmersto 

rethinkwhat theyare needing done right 

now. 

‘‘I feel there is alot of financial caution 

out there, and the work and job numbers 

are down on recent years as the hard 

economic climateishaving abig effect on 

wheremoney is being spent in the industry 

today,’’ he says. 

SteveMacaulay, owner of Oxford 

Agricultural Services, also saysthe 

growing season for the grass is latethis 

year. 

‘‘We are acouple of weeks behindatthe 

moment compared to the pasttwo years 

but we are ready to go with staff arriving 

soon from overseas to help,”hesays. 

Mr Macaulay says the increasingcosts 

dominatingthe news in the farming 

industry are alsoachallenge and believes 

Grass silage ... North Canterbury farmers 

are welcoming rain as they looked to fill 

empty silage pits. 

PHOTO: FILE 

most farmers and contractors have 

systems in place already to keep ahandle 

on their costs. 

‘‘The biggestimpact we are 

experiencing at the momentisone which 

we haven’t seen for along time, it concerns 

the supply and variability of fuel. The 

uncertainty over where our fuel is coming 

from is at anational level,and its 

availability causes me alot of concern. 

‘‘The supply and availabilityofnew 

machinery and skills shortages,are also 

some of our biggest challenges at present,’’ 

he says. 

Soil temperatures suppliedfrom the 

fenz.harvest.com website showsoil 

temperatures from their Omihi recording 

site are slowly climbing from alow of 

1.8degonWednesday, October 26, to ahigh 

of 16.4degonMonday, October 31,with a 

daily average of 13.5 degrees. 

 

 

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Farms, contractors join 

forces to cushion volatility 

Farmers arejoining forces with 

ruralcontractors to trytocushion 

some of thevolatility of rising fuel 

and fertiliser prices. 

Federated Farmers has 

developedanew Forage Trading 

Agreement with Rural 

Contractors NewZealandthat has 

aslidingprice template. 

It hascontractedthe New 

Zealand Stock Exchange(NZX) to 

developand regularlyupdate fuel 

and fertiliser cost reference 

indices. 

Arable chairman Colin Hurst 

says theindustry groups were 

workingtogether to safeguard 

membersinthe faceofprice 

volatility. 

‘‘It gives growersand harvesters 

/purchasers an agile contractthat 

can caterfor spikesinthe cost and 

help ensure nooneisunfairly out 

of pocket.’’ 

He said Covid19and disruption 

to supply chains, leading to 

‘‘rollercoaster’’ pricesfor fuel 

and fertiliser hadsparkedthe 

problem,which had not beenan 

issueinthe past. 

This wasfollowed by the‘‘curve 

ball’’ of impactsfrom theRussia 

Ukraine war that saw further 

sharp fuelincreases,hesays. 

‘‘‘A yearago thepriceofurea 

was about $800 atonne and that 

was alreadyupfrom afew months 

beforeand nowits $1300/tand the 

dieselprice has shot up as well. 

‘‘Quiteoftenwhen we signa 

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costs,sohaving thisflexibility 

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Fuelling costs ... Rising diesel prices are hitting farmers and rural 

contractors in the pocket. 

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‘‘Contractorsrunning on slim 

margins at harvest timewere 

barely coveringtheircosts.’’ 

Farmersand contractors can 

access this data through their 

organisations’ websites,and select 

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Scheme given 

damning verdict 

Beef +Lamb New Zealand 

(B+LNZ) has delivered a 

damning verdictonthe 

Government’s emissions 

pricing proposal following a 

detailedanalysis. 

Sheepand beeffarmers 

are committedtoplaying 

theirpart to reduce 

greenhouse gas emissions, 

however we wanttoensure 

that what were asked to do is 

fair,says AndrewMorrison, 

chairman of B+LNZ. 

The Government’s 

proposal will havea 

disproportionate impact on 

sheepand beeffarmers, 

impact the livelihoods of 

Kiwisinrural communities, 

increase foodprices, cost 

jobs and ultimatelyreduce 

New Zealand's export 

income. 

‘‘B+LNZ expressed 

serious concerns aboutthe 

Government’s proposal 

when it was released a 

fortnight ago, however after 

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of the scheme and talking 

with our farmers,were now 

more convinced than ever 

that this schemewill have a 

disproportionate impact on 

the sheep and beef sector 

and may drive some farmers 

out of business. 

‘‘Make no mistake the 

changes the Government has 

proposed are meaningful 

and represent asignificant 

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‘‘The properrecognition of 

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sheep and beef farmers are 

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Mr Morrison. 

‘‘Itiscritical that we get 

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‘‘This will not save the 

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Northern Phoenix looking forward to racing 


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with abit of ahealthy competitive 

streak, too” 

The club wasformed in 2016 when a 

groupofpaddlers decided to break 

away fromanother team to help grow 

the sport of dragon boatracing in the 

Waimakariri district. 

“We are afocusedteam on the water 

and get the most out of the sport, but 

we neverforget that we are afamily/ 

social teamsoalways have some fun 

off the wateralso.” 

He says dragon boatracing is asport 

the whole familycan enjoy together, 

“We encourage them all to giveita 

go or just to comealong and support,” 

said Mike. 

The club is looking for more 

paddlers as they are wanting to 

expand the club to include awomen’s 

Almost ready ... The Northern Phoenix Paddling Club’s mixed dragon boat racing team are looking forward to their first race in a 

fortnight’s time. 


team to paddlealongside the mixed 

team. 

Trainings are held on Monday 

evenings in Kaiapoi, meeting at the 

footbridge at 6.30pm and on 

Wednesdays at Lake Rua near the 

airport alsofrom 6.30pm. 

Sincethe club started theyhave 

been consistent winners at many 

regional and national competitions 

and coach Robinsonisalsothe coach 

of the Oxford AreaSchool team 

guiding it to wins at the Aoraki 

Secondary SchoolsChamps three 

years in arow until 2021. 

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Council to meet on Tuesdays 

By DAVID HILL 


The Hurunui District Council has 

confirmed achangetoTuesday meetings 

for the new council term. 

Councillorsvoted to change themeeting 

day from Thursday to Tuesday at the first 

ordinary meetingonTuesday,November 1. 

Monthly council meetings willnormally 

be heldonthe last Tuesday of the month, 

with the next meetingonNovember 29 and 

the last meeting for the year scheduled on 

December20. 

Threecouncils committeeswere 

confirmed, includingthe operations 

committee which willmeet on the second 

to last Tuesday of the month. 

The strategy and community committee 

will alternatewith the auditand risk 

committee on thethird to last Tuesdayof 

the month. 

Councillors’ remunerationwas also 

confirmed, fromatotal remuneration pool 

of $305,015. 

Deputy Mayor VinceDaly will receive 

$38,820,the threecommitteechairswill 

earn $33,274and the remaining six 

councillors will each receive$27,729. 

MayorMarie Black’s salaryhas already 

been confirmed at $113,138. 

Chieffinancial officerJason Becksaid 

the Mayor’s salaryand the remuneration 

pool was set by the Remuneration 

Authority,but it was funded entirelyfrom 

rates. 

The HanmerSprings CommunityBoard 

chairperson will receive $8259, while board 

memberswill earn$4130. 

Councillors also confirmed committee 

appointments, after Mrs Blackchose notto 

exerciseher Mayoral powers. 

Hurunui District Council appointments: 

Auditand risk: Cr Fiona Harris (chair), 

Cr KarenArmstrong(deputychair),Cr 

GarryJackson and GraemeMcGlinn 

(independent member). 

Operations: Cr Ross Barnes (chair),Cr 

Robbie Bruerton (deputy chair), Mrs Black, 

Cr VinceDaly, Cr Vanessa McPhersonand 

Cr FionaHarris. 

Strategy andcommunity: Cr Pauline 

White(chair),CrArmstrong (deputy chair), 

Mrs Black, Cr Dave Hislop, Cr McPherson 

and Cr Tom Davies. 

Hanmer Springs Community Board: Cr 

Davies. 

Hurunui Youth Council: Cr Hislopand 

Cr Bruerton. 

WaterLiaison Committee: Mrs Black,Cr 

Barnes and appointees from community 

committees. 

Hurunui Tourism Board: Cr Armstrong, 

Cr McPherson and Cr Bruerton. 

SouthWard Committee: Cr Jackson,Cr 

Bruerton, Cr McPherson and Cr White. 

Amuri Community Committee: Cr Hislop 

and Cr Barnes. 

HurunuiCommunity Committee: Cr 

Armstrong. Cheviot Community 

Committee: Cr Harrisand Cr Daly. 

Glenmark Community Committee: Cr 

Harris and Cr Daly. Hurunui Road Safety 

Committee: Cr Hislop and Cr Jackson. 

Creative Communities NZ Fund 

Assessment Panel: Cr McPhersonand Cr 

White. 

Sport NZ Fund Assessment Panel: Cr 

Bruerton. SecondarySchool Achievers 

Panel: Mrs Black, Cr Davies and Cr 

McPherson. 

Enterprise North Canterbury Trust 

Board: Mrs Black. Canterbury Regional 

Transport Committee: Mrs Black. Civil 

Defence EmergencyManagement Group: 

Mrs Black. 

Canterbury WasteJointCommittee: Cr 

Hislop. CanterburyRegionalLandfill 

Committee: Cr Hislop. 

Wellbeing NorthCanterburyCommunity 

Trust: Cr White. 

Canterbury Museum Trust Board: (joint 

appointment with Waimakariri District 

Council)David Ayers. 

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New Zealand on Air. 

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Deputy ... Cr Julie Howden is congratulated by Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle on her reelection 

as Deputy Mayor. 

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDBYKAIKŌURA DISTRICTCOUNCIL 

Howden chosen for 3rd term 

By DAVID HILL 


Julie Howden has been appointed for a 

third term as Kaikōura Deputy Mayor. 

Mayor Craig Mackle’s nomination for 

Deputy Mayor was confirmed on 

Wednesday, October 26, after the new 

council was officially sworn in. 

Cr Howden served as Deputy Mayor for 

Winston Gray’s third term as Mayor from 

2016, before being chosen by Mr Mackle 

three years ago. 

Mr Mackle acknowledged Kaikōura’s 

high voter turnout of 62.02 percent, the 

highest in the country. 

‘‘The results show me we are on the 

right track in the eyes of the greater 

majority, but we should never stop 

listening to all as there is always 

something new to be heard.’’ 

He said the council had abusy term 

ahead with work on the Link Pathway, 

Wakatu Quay, the South Bay Harbour 

Project, the LongTerm Plan and ‘‘some 

lovely reforms’’. 

Reelected councillors Tony Blunt, 

Lisa Bond, Vicki Gulleford and Robby 

Roche were also sworn in along with 

former Mayor Kevin Heays and former 

Deputy Mayor John Diver, who have 

returned to the council table. 

The new council’s first ordinary 

meeting will be held on November 30. 

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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 

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What’s happening inyour 

community… 

Major Upgrade to Stormwater 

Network Completed 

Work wascompleted last week and the new pumping 

stationonOtaki Street was turned on. Thissignalsthe 

completion of amajorportion of theStormwaterand 

FloodingImprovements‘Shovel Ready’project in Kaiapoi. 

In 2020, the Council was successful insecuring ‘Shovel 

Ready’ funding from the Government to upgrade and 

increase the stormwater network across Kaiapoi and 

reduce the likelihood of flooding in big storm events. 

General Manager -Utilities and Roading, Gerard Cleary 

says the Otaki Street pumping station is the first to 

become operational from the programme ofworks 

constructing pumping stations and other infrastructure 

across multiple locations in the township. 

“Aer amassive effort from our contractors to deliver 

these works, Iamdelighted our Kaiapoi residents will 

now beable sleep better when they hear the sound of 

rain on their rooops.” 

Over the past nine months there has been alarge 

amount of disruption tothe neighbourhood, where 

multiple contractors have been working atthe same 

time to deliver the works as quickly aspossible. 

Mr Cleary said that residents will bepleased tosee the 

back ofthe diggers, but relieved to know that they are 

much better protected from major floods. 

“We’d like to extend our appreciation to the residents 

for putting up with the disruption during construction 

as well as our own team for the successful delivery of 

the project.” 

Te Kōhaka oTūhaitara Trust take over 

Temporary Lease of Holiday Park 

Following the departure of long-term operators 

at Waikuku Beach Holiday Park the Te Kōhaka o 

Tūhaitara Trust has been appointed as temporary 

lease holders to cover the busy summer period. 

Waikuku Beach Holiday Park is one of anumber 

of camping grounds owned by the Council and 

operated privately. 

Te Kōhaka oTūhaitara Trust is aregistered charity 

responsible for the rehabilitation and management 

of Tūhaitara Coastal Park along Pegasus Bay and are 

well known in the Waikuku community. 

Te Kōhaka oTūhaitara Trust General Manager 

Greg Byrnes says his team are well known and have 

great relationships across Pegasus Bay and are well 

connected to the Waikuku community. 

“We know how special Waikuku beach is to locals as 

well as the many people and families who regularly 

holiday in this special part of New Zealand. 

“While there isachange inwho is running the 

campground, there are no other changes for people 

who have abooking in place for summer. We are 

looking forward toproviding agreat camping 

experience for everyone over the coming months.” 

The Council has appointed the Trust as atemporary 

lease holder through to mid 2023. 

Property Manager RobHawthorne said the current 

leaseholders havelooked aerthe park since 2006and 

aer manysuccessful yearshavedecided tostep down. 

"We'd like to thank them for their service and wish 

them allthe bestwith their future endeavours." 

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Temporary Road Closure 

West Eyreton 

The Council has received an 

application totemporarily close 

the following roads for the period 

shown for the Oxman Triathlon. 

Roads to be Closed 

• Harewood Road, from South Eyre Road to 

Poyntzs Road 

• Worlingham Road (all). 

Period of Closure 

Monday 27 November 2022, 8am–4pm. 

This closure is made in accordance with 

Section 11(e) of the Tenth Schedule of 

the Local Government Act 1974 and 

will apply to all vehicular traffic with the 

exception of the Fire Service, Ambulance, 

Police, Council vehicles and other vehicles 

authorised by the Council.

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Upcoming Council 

meetings 

Thefollowing meetingswill 

be held in November 2022.All 

meetings will be held in theCouncil 

Chambers,215 High Street, 

Rangiora,unless otherwisestated. 

Rangiora-Ashley Community Board 

Wednesday 9November at7pm. 

Oxford-Ohoka Community Board 

Wednesday 9November at 7pm atthe 

Oxford Town Hall, 56Main Street, Oxford. 

Woodend-Seon Community Board 

Monday 14 November at5.30pm at 

the Woodend Community Centre, 

School Road, Woodend. 

Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board 

Monday 21 November at4pm at the 

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 

176Williams Street, Kaiapoi. 

Audit and Risk Committee 

Tuesday 22November at 9am. 

Utilities and Roading Committee 

Tuesday 29November at 9am. 

District Planning and 

Regulation Committee 

Tuesday 29November at 1pm. 

Community and Recreation Committee 

Tuesday 29November at 3pm. 

Agendas areavailable twoworking days 

before themeeting.Agendas,Minutes 

and audiorecordings formeetings 

canbefound on theCouncil's website: 

waimakariri.govt.nz 

Sarah Nichols 

GovernanceManager 

Submissions pour in 



Public feedback on proposed 

planning rules and the Ohoka 

private plan change application 

is keeping Waimakariri council 

staff busy. 

Council staff say they have 

received more submissions than 

expected. 

The new Waimakariri District 

Plan was notified last year, but 

the council was required to 

notify two variations in August 

for housing intensification and 

financial contributions. 

This followed the passing of 

the Resource Management 

(Enabling Housing Supply and 

Other Matters) Amendment Act 

2021 in December. 

This directed the council to 

adopt medium density housing 

standards for the district’s main 

urban areas. 

Submissions closed last 

month. 

Staff are compiling a 

summary of submissions, 

including summaries of 

Kaiapoi River Wellbeing Walk 

The 4th annual Kaiapoi River Wellbeing Walk is 

being held on Saturday, November 12, meeting at 

the Kaiapoi Food Forest at 10am to raise 

awareness and raise funds to support Community 

Wellbeing North Canterbury. 

Go to Walk for the Planet on Facebook for more 

information. 

submissions on the two 

variations, and were due to 

email submitters by the end of 

this month. 

The council will likely call for 

further submissions next month. 

Staff are also busy processing 

around 630 submissions for the 

proposed Ohoka private plan 

change (Plan Change 31) by 

Rolleston Industrial 

Developments Ltd. 

The developer is proposing to 

build an 850 house subdivision 

and acommercial area next to 

the small, rural village of Ohoka, 

near Rangiora. 

The next step will be to notify 

aprepared summary of 

submissions and then allow a 

further 10 days for submissions. 

‘‘This is achange to the 

existing operative plan. 

‘‘The summary of submissions 

on this private plan change are 

notified separately,’’ acouncil 

spokesperson says. 

An independent 

commissioner(s) will hear the 

application, but it will be some 

time before commissioners are 

appointed, the spokesperson 

says. 

‘‘Until we are aware of the 

full range of submitters and 

further submitters, the 

council cannot engage 

commissioners as they will 

need to be in aposition to 

fully consider any conflicts of 

interest that may arise.’’ 

The implications of the 

recently announced National 

Policy Statement on Highly 

Productive Land are also 

being considered. 

The new NPS requires 

developers to demonstrate 

land they wish to develop 

does not contain ‘‘highly 

productive soil’’. 

‘‘Given this is arelatively 

recent National Policy 

Statement we have not yet 

considered aview on how this 

may impact both the District 

Plan Review and Plan 

Change 31,’’ the council 

spokesperson says. 

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Outdoor cinema and fireworks 

Rangiora Promotions Association is hosting this 

new event at the Northern A&P Showgrounds, 

Ashley Street, Friday, November 4, 5.30pm 

onwards. 

The family night will feature fireworks and an 

outdoor film —Paddington 2. Take apicnic rug 

and chair, and sit back and enjoy. 

Difficult Conversations 


In thisage of increasing anxiety New Brighton artist 

John Hill has created an exhibition reflecting on the 

modern unease. 

His exhibition, Difficult Conversations,inKaiapoi's 

Art on the Quay Gallery, posesamost uncomfortable 

question: Are thegood times over? 

John fears they might be. 

‘‘We havebeen livinginastateofblissful ignorance 

but thereare so many things to be anxiousabout, 

climate change, hate speech, the war in Ukraine,’’ he 

says. 

His beautifullycrafted, facebased artwork packs a 

powerful punch, but with aplayfultouchwhich draws 

the viewer in. 

‘‘Whenwelookatpeople we connect with their 

faces straight away,’’ Johnsays. 

He wants peopletoconnect with his artwork in that 

same way by observing the faces he has created and 

thinking about the sombre messagesthey convey. 

The workinDifficult Conversations is amix of new, 

old and reworked pieces.Itislabour intensive work. 

Difficult Conversations,closes on November30. 

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repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

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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. 

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. 

Log Fires 

Pellet Fires 

Heat Pumps 

Sales 

Service 

Installations 

Free Quotes 


472 Blenheim Rd 

www.heatstore.co.nz 

HOMEKILL & Wild 

Game meat processing. Ph 

313 0022. www.meat2u.nz. 

KITCHEN, bathroom, 

renovations, decking, 

pergolas, fencing. Honest 

reliable licenced builders. 

Ph Don 027 727 9162. 

LAWN MAINTENANCE, 

mowing, weed spraying, 

fertilizing, scarifier. Phone 

Hamish 027 349 7986. 

METAL WORX. Flashing, 

Sheetmetal Fabrication, 

Wrought Iron, 

Welding, Custom Trailers, 

General Metalwork. No job 

too big or too small. Ph 021 

265 5428 or 03 314 6908. 

Find us on facebook/ 

Glenmark Metal Worx. 

glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com. 

PAINT & wallpaper 

services. Wayne Bryant, 

exterior, interior. Qualified 

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

PAINTER & Decorator. 

25 + years experience. 

Interior /exterior, roofs & 

waterblasting. For a free 

quote, please ph Steve 03 

314 4620 or 027 477 1930. 

PAINTER &INTERIOR 

plasterer matching & 

patching, no job too small, 

30 yrs exp. Phone 022 189 

8294. 

PAINTER. Qualified local 

professional, Int / Ext, 

roofs, wallpaper. Call or 

text Corban 027 846 5035. 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 40 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

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. 

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 

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 

CRAIGS Trees 

(03) 327-4190 

TREE REMOVALS 

THINNING &PRUNING 

STUMPGRINDING 

FELLING &TOPPING 

FULLYINSURED 

QUALIFIED ARBORIST 

Free Quotes 

027 2299 454 

craigstrees@xtra.co.nz 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Plastering &Painting 

Services 

Locals with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

2502479 

2362002 

027 216 0000 

SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 


0275 379-694 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

Trade &Services 

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 

2225862

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Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Guide 

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

2070788 

Automotive &Recovery 

• 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 

Butchery 

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 

Construction &Concrete 

All Construction & Concrete Work 

•Driveways, patios &paths 

•Bridges and Culverts 

•Floors, foundations 

•Sheds and buildings 

•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes 

•Silage pits, effluent ponds 

•Excavation and cartage 

•Precast concrete 

•Insulated panels 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

2273277 

• Ear Health checks. 

• Wax removal using Microsuction 

• Removal of foreign bodies 

• Basic hearing aid care 

Clinics in Rangiora, Amberley and Kaiapoi 

Rest homes/retirement villages, booking by prior arrangement. 

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

Email alison@earcare.nz | Ear Care Canterbury 

2324849 

Ear Health 

• ACC provider 

• WarVeteran provider 

• No medical referral 

required 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Electrician 

Glass 

Engineering 

RANGIORA 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Lawn Care 

Love your lawn? Youwill! 

Lawn mowing -complete lawn care 

2500209v3 

Garry WMechen 

Registered Clinical DentalTechncian 

Phone (03) 313-9192 

38a Ashley Street, Rangiora 

NEW N W DENTURES D ES 

*RELINE * *REPAIRS 

* I S 

HOURS 

8.30am -12noon 

- Monday to Friday 

FREE E CONSULTATION O 

AND ADVICE 

A V C 

For a/h repairs 

phone (03) 310-3044 

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 

2498051v2 

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 

Plasterer 

Interior 

Renovations 

Ltd 

Plasterboard, 

fixing &stopping 

Cornice 

Cove and 

stippled ceilings 

Registered 

Tradesman 

Call Mark 

027 438 0665 

Scrap Metal 

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 

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 

1902273 

2172994 

2518788 

2495004 

Raymond Barrow’s 

NORTH CANTERBURY GLASS 

✓ Reglaze broken windows 

✓ Cat &dog doors 

✓ Splash Backs 

✓ Frame-less glass showers 

✓ Doubleglazing 

✓ Windscreens 

Phone: 03 313 5335 

10 Albert Street, Rangiora 

www.northcanterburyglass.co.nz 

Mobile Welding /Fabrication 

2269236 

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 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.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 

Getting ready for that spring clean? 

Sell your stuff the easy way 

in our classifieds! 

Email info@ncnews.co.nz 

to find out more!

2007 Toyota Vitz 

•1.3LPetrolAuto 

•Alloys, Keyless 

•Climate Air, 7-Airbags 

$ 

6,995 

2019 Toyota Yaris GX 

•1.3LPetrolAuto, NZ New 

•Camera, Bluetooth 

•SafetySense, Only 18,000kms 

WAS$20,995 

$ 

19,995 

2010 Toyota Prius 

•1.8L PetrolAuto, 4.2L/100km 

•Rebate Eligible 

•Only 75,300kms 

$ 

14,995 


•1.3LPetrolAuto, Camera 

•Bluetooth, NZ New 


WAS$20,995 

$ 

19,995 

2019 Toyota CorollaGX 

•1.2.0LPetrolAuto, Alloys, 

•Satnav,5-starSafety, Camera 

•Only16,000kms 

$ 

26,995 


•1.3LPetrolAuto, NZ New 

•Camera,SafetySense,Bluetooth 


WAS$19,995 

$ 

17,995 

2020 Toyota RaizeZ 

•1.0LTurboPetrolAuto, 2WD 

•360Camera,Satnav 

•5.4L/100km,Only 41,400kms 

2013Commodore SV6 

Z-Series 

•3.6L Petrol Auto,Alloys 

•Camera, ½Leather 


$ 

29,995 $ 

19,995 

2019 HighlanderGXL 

•3.5LPetrol8-Speed AWD, Leather 

•7-Seater,Satnav,Camera 

•81,700kms 

$ 

41,995 

2019 Toyota C-HR Limited 

•1.2LTurboAuto, 2WD, Satnav 

•NZNew,Leather 


NOW $ 32,995 

2019 Toyota C-HR Hybrid 

•1.8L Hybrid Petrol, ClothInterior 

•Camera, Rebate Eligible 


2015Corolla GX Hatch 

•1.8L PetrolAuto, Alloys 

•Camera, Bluetooth 

•71,730km 

$ 

37,995 $ 

15,995 

2018 Rav4 GXL AWD 

•2.5LPetrolAuto, Satnav 

•Keyless,Camera, 5-Star Safety 

•107,800kms 

$ 

27,995 

2016 Rav4 GXL AWD 

•2.5LPetrolAuto, Camera 

•Keyless, 5-Star Safety 

•91,900kms 

$ 

28,995 

2019 Rav4 GX 2WD 

•2.0L Petrol Auto, Alloys 

•Satnav,Camera 

•SafetySense,Only15,550kms 


•3.5LPetrolAuto, Leather 7-Seater 

•Camera, Roof Rack,Towbar 


2014 Toyota Highlander GX 

•3.5LPetrolAuto, 7-Seater 

•Camera, Cruise Control 

•Alloys 

WAS$29,995 WAS$31,995 WAS$41,995 WAS$29,995 

$ 

37,995 

$ 

39,995 

$ 

27,995 


•3.5LPetrolAuto, Leather 

•RadarCruise, Satnav 


$ 

45,995 

2017 Toyota Fortuner GXL 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, 4WD 

•Satnav,7-Seater, Camera 


$ 

41,995 

Holden Colorado Trailblazer 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, Leather 

•7-Seater,Camera 


WAS$41,995 

$ 

36,800 

NOW 

2021 HiluxSr5 Cruiser2WD 

•150Kw 2.8LTurbo Diesel Auto 

•Leather,Satnav, Camera 


$ 

49,995 

2021 HiluxSR4WD 

•150Kw 2.8LTurboDiesel 

•Auto, Camera, Last Shape 


$ 

54,995 

2017 HiluxSR4WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, Camera 

•Bluetooth, Canopy, 

•Towbar,Liner 

$ 

37,995 

2015Ford RangerXLT 

•3.2LTurbo Diesel Auto, 2WD 

•Alloys, Bluetooth, Tonneau 

•Rear Sensors 

$ 

27,500 

2018 LandCruiser PradoVX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, Leather 7-Seater 

•Keyless,Satnav, 

•360 Camera 

WAS$71,995 

$ NOW 69,995 

2017 LandCruiserPrado TX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, 7-Seater 

•Leather,Keyless,Camera 


WAS$63,995 

$ NOW 59,995 

2014 Hilux4WD 

•3.0L TurboDiesel 

•Double Cab-Flatdeck 

•BullbarwithSideBars 

$ 

39,995 

2019 HiluxSR5 4WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, Auto 

•Camera, Facelift Model, keyless 

•Satnav.Only 37,850kms 

$ 

52,995 

2021 Daihatsu Hijet 

Dump Truck 

•650ccPetrolManual, 4WD 

•Tipper Deck, DiffLocker, Hi-LoRatio 

•Only 100kms 

$ 

31,995 

2018 Hilux SR 4WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, 6-Speed Manual 

•Tonneau,Camera 


$ 

46,995 

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

2520268 

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