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Thursday,<strong>November</strong><strong>10</strong>, <strong>2022</strong> | Issue<strong>10</strong>21 | www.starnews.co.nz<br />
Wildfire racesthrough Tūhaitara Park<br />
Explosive ... Atree explodes at the height of the wildfire in the Tūhaitara Park, Woodend, last Wednesday night. Stories page 2and 5.<br />
PHOTO:GEOFF SLOAN, STARMEDIA<br />
After-hours health hub delayed until 2025<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
It is outrageous the rapidlygrowing<br />
community north of Christchurch may<br />
have to wait until 2025 for its longawaited<br />
afterhours health facility, says<br />
Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey.<br />
Mr Doocey says when he eventually<br />
got aresponse to parliamentary<br />
questions, he learned building consent<br />
for the health hub was unlikely to be<br />
lodged until March next year, with<br />
construction starting in June 2023.<br />
‘‘That is provided there are no more<br />
holdups with consenting,’’ Mr Doocey<br />
says.<br />
The information came to lightafterMr<br />
Doocey —who had become frustrated and<br />
‘‘stonewalled’’ at being unable to get<br />
details on the projectfrom Te WhatuOra<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> for months —lodged<br />
parliamentaryquestions with Health<br />
Minister Andrew Little.<br />
‘‘Even thatprocess took longer than it<br />
should have, whichleaves me wondering<br />
whoisactuallyoverseeingthis project.<br />
‘‘Iwouldhave thought that<br />
responsibility would falltoTeWhatuOra,<br />
given it is ahealth facility, but they have<br />
been quicktopointout theyare not<br />
responsible.’’<br />
In his responses, Mr Little said subject<br />
to building starting on time, the expected<br />
opening willnow be pushed out to<br />
between‘‘December 2024 and March<br />
2025’’,MrLittlesays.<br />
He blamed Covid19 forsome of the<br />
delays with the project, butsaid obtaining<br />
theresource consent had also taken<br />
longerthan expected.<br />
Mr Littleacknowledged the health hub<br />
hadbeen expected to be completedbythe<br />
end of this year,but said the developers<br />
were stillworking to finalise the resource<br />
consent.The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><strong>News</strong><br />
reported the resourceconsentwas<br />
granted nearlythree monthsago. Council<br />
stafftold NC <strong>News</strong> in midAugust a<br />
resourceconsent had been grantedfor the<br />
medicalfacilitytooperate between 8am<br />
and <strong>10</strong>pm, in line withthe application<br />
from South LinkHealthServices. A<br />
council spokesperson said some flexibility<br />
had been written into the consent to allow<br />
medical staff to continue attending to<br />
patients after the doors closedat<strong>10</strong>pm.<br />
Mr Doocey says the continueddelays<br />
are unacceptable. He has now written to<br />
Te Whatu Ora <strong>Canterbury</strong> Chief executive<br />
Peter Bramley and the Health Minister to<br />
urge them to expedite thehealth hub as a<br />
top priority.<br />
‘‘After being told this project was on<br />
track,and not beingable to get clear<br />
answers from Te Whatu Ora, Iam<br />
appalled to have to reveal to the<br />
community it will be waiting until2025.<br />
‘‘Since my 2019 meeting, the population<br />
has continued to expand,the demandon<br />
local GP practiceshas become untenable,<br />
and the number of people having to drive<br />
intoChristchurch continues to climb.<br />
‘‘When we read about emergency<br />
departments failingtosee peoplewithin<br />
six hours you havetoask yourselfwhy this<br />
project, which would no doubt take<br />
pressureoff Christchurch Hospital,was<br />
not prioritised long ago.’’<br />
Mr Dooceysays residentshavebeen<br />
backing acall for improved healthcare in<br />
Waimakariri for years. Apetition calling<br />
for an afterhours facility was started by<br />
Sandi and David McLeaninFebruary<br />
2019, raising<strong>10</strong>00 signatures in its first<br />
week. It was presented to the <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
DistrictHealthBoard at the public<br />
meetingfour months laterwith <strong>10</strong>,500<br />
signatures. ‘‘Thecommunity waspromised<br />
an afterhours facility, at that meeting, by<br />
2021. Now we areayear pastthat date,and<br />
no shovel is in the ground, in fact the<br />
consents are not even in place yet.’’<br />
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Looking north from thebedroom balcony<br />
of her Woodend Beach homeat11pmlast<br />
Wednesday, Johanna de Rouw wondered<br />
whatthe big red glowwas in the sky.<br />
‘‘That’safire,” she screamed and<br />
quickly called her husband Jos.<br />
‘‘Aswestoodthere we saw it was huge<br />
and it was coming our way in ahurry.”<br />
Johanna knew what afire in the forest<br />
looked like because she had discovered<br />
one at 2am one morning after she had<br />
finished her shift at the hospital.<br />
‘‘I knew the colours, thenIhad that<br />
strange awfulfeelingagain in my stomach<br />
as Iwatched the flames quicklygrow in<br />
size.<br />
‘‘Then it hit me –maybe we shouldpack<br />
somethingaswemighthave to go —<br />
quickly —but what do Ipack?’’<br />
Thiswas the questionfacedbymany<br />
Woodend Beachresidents when the call<br />
cametoevacuate in the face of the growing<br />
forest firethreatening their smallseaside<br />
community thatnight.<br />
Johanna said she and Jos woke their<br />
children and packed some belongings<br />
before they headed into Christchurch to<br />
staywith family.<br />
‘‘I started to pack clothes but then<br />
thought the things that mattered most to<br />
Jos and Iwere our memories.<br />
‘‘I started grabbing photoalbums, hard<br />
drives, and pictures off thewall and<br />
stuffing them into abag, thenIgrabbed<br />
someclothesfor us to wear and we went<br />
and loaded up the car.’’<br />
She used her phone to photograph all<br />
the mounted photosonalarge wooden<br />
block thatshe couldn’tmove, just to have<br />
amemoryofthem should they losethem to<br />
the flames.<br />
‘‘Clothes and property are replaceable<br />
but memoriesare not,’’said Jos.<br />
‘‘These wereour most important<br />
memories of our lifetogether and they<br />
soonjoined all the usual other things you<br />
grablike official documents, and<br />
passports, eventhe kids grabbed their<br />
favouritecuddly toys and loaded them into<br />
suitcases,’’hesaid.<br />
Nextdoor Haley Taylor said she initially<br />
panickedwhen afriend calledher asking<br />
if she was alright.<br />
‘‘Alright?Ihad to ask her why she rang<br />
and when she toldmeabout the fire, Isort<br />
of panicked for amoment. What do Ido? I<br />
settled down and went out intothe street<br />
to see what was happening.<br />
‘‘Itwas amazing, as my neighbours were<br />
all standing in thestreetstaring up at the<br />
bright red glowinthe sky, kidswere riding<br />
between us on bikes, and everyone was<br />
pretty much OK about it all.<br />
‘‘ Then word camethat the holiday camp<br />
was evacuating and Ithought –What do I<br />
take?’’<br />
She says she started grabbing photos<br />
and photoalbumstokeep alive the<br />
memories of her family livingtherefor 25<br />
years. ‘‘I didn’t know whattopack.Iwas<br />
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Evacuated ... Woodend Beach residents Johanna and Jos de Rouw and their cat Toby.<br />
PHOTOS:JOHN COSGROVE<br />
Photo memories ... Woodend beach resident Haley Taylor took photos in her home to<br />
preserve memories in case they were lost in the fire.<br />
have been devastatingifwelost everything<br />
in the fire, but it has shown me that Ido<br />
need to prepare for adisaster, to haveagobagwith<br />
aplan for the most important<br />
things in my life, whichare the memories<br />
of all the yearswehavelived in thisgreat<br />
little community,’’she said.<br />
Over at the camp ground, Gordon<br />
Andrewsand partner Janine Lundberg<br />
already had their gobagsprepared.The<br />
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go by Jan and Darryl.<br />
‘‘ Theywere wonderful as they went<br />
aroundthe campknocking on doorsand<br />
calmlymoved peopletosafety,’’ said<br />
Gordon.<br />
‘‘We couldsee embersflyingaroundas<br />
the wind was very fierce, so we grabbed<br />
our bags and went intoWoodend to the<br />
shelter. You can only hope you have<br />
everything’’Janine said.<br />
‘‘Everyone was reallygood, the fire and<br />
emergency peoplewere wonderful.’’<br />
2466181
Birds threatened by vehicles<br />
By DAVID HILL,<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
Volunteers fear for the welfare of birds<br />
at the Ashley River Estuary as<br />
‘‘hoons’’are caught on camera tearing<br />
through nesting sites.<br />
Waimakariri district councillor Al<br />
Blackie says volunteers are fed up with<br />
people driving around nesting sites with<br />
no regard for the welfare of threatened<br />
species of birds.<br />
‘‘We do have abylaw, but there is not<br />
much we can do until they actually do<br />
some harm other than naming and<br />
shaming them on social media.’’<br />
Cr Blackie says the council’s Pegasus<br />
Bay Bylaw Committee, which he chairs,<br />
will be reviewing the bylaw soon and is<br />
keen to hear any suggestions of how to<br />
better manage the area.<br />
Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group<br />
operations manager Grant Davey says<br />
nesting birds are threatened by fourwheeldrives,<br />
helicopters hovering in<br />
the area and predators such as rats, cats<br />
and dogs.<br />
Threatened birds include wrybills,<br />
blackbill gulls, banded dotterels, blackfronted<br />
terns and pied oystercatchers.<br />
Some of these bird species are also<br />
endangered.<br />
He says the presence of these multiple<br />
threats can scare the birds off, and lead<br />
them to abandoning their nests.<br />
‘‘Along the river, we have most access<br />
points blocked, but there are areas we<br />
cannot block like State Highway 1near<br />
the estuary.<br />
‘‘Access is allowed for white baiters<br />
and some of them are pretty horrified by<br />
what is happening, and most of them are<br />
pretty helpful. They yell at the hoons<br />
and report it back to us.<br />
‘‘You’ve got hoons who drive around<br />
all over the place and do donuts and<br />
sometimes it is in the early hours of the<br />
morning.’’<br />
Motion sensor cameras have been<br />
placed in the nesting areas to monitor<br />
the presence of rats and cats, but they<br />
also pick up vehicles and sometimes<br />
even the number plates.<br />
Mr Davey says Environment<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>’s rangers do an excellent<br />
job, but there is not enough of them.<br />
‘‘They go and talk to people and give<br />
them awarning, but there is not much<br />
you can do.’’<br />
Anyone caught harming the nesting<br />
birds can be fined or serve time in jail,<br />
but prosecutions are expensive, he says.<br />
‘‘If you catch someone like the person<br />
who shot awhite heron recently then<br />
you can prosecute them, but you are<br />
unlikely to actually catch people doing<br />
something like that.’’<br />
Mr Davey says dogs running loose are<br />
also athreat, with people ignoring or not<br />
reading signs.<br />
‘‘It is usually perfectly respectable<br />
people doing it, but they just don’t<br />
Vehicle tracks ... Evidence of vehicle tracks near anesting site at the Ashley River Estuary,<br />
with three signs prohibiting access in view.<br />
PHOTOS: GRANTDAVEY, ASHLEY RAKAHURI RIVERCARE GROUP.<br />
understand.’’<br />
The Rivercare group has received<br />
funding from the Waimakariri Zone<br />
Committee to fund aresearcher to<br />
complete athesis to better understand<br />
the full extent of the multiple threats to<br />
the birds.<br />
The Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare<br />
Group is looking for volunteers for its<br />
annual bird count on the Ashley<br />
Rakahuri River on Saturday, <strong>November</strong><br />
19, at the Cones Road picnic area from<br />
8.30am.<br />
‘‘We like to have about 25 people,<br />
preferably with some ability to identify<br />
braided river birds including the<br />
wrybill, banded dotterel, pied stilt,<br />
blackfronted tern and blackbilled<br />
gull,’’ organiser Beverley Alexander<br />
says.<br />
‘‘If people are interested, but have<br />
little knowledge of the birds they can<br />
come along and we will partner them<br />
with others who have done the count<br />
previously.’’<br />
Volunteers form into teams, with each<br />
team taking acouple of hours to walk<br />
their designated zone.<br />
Wet feet is guaranteed, but volunteers<br />
are rewarded with abarbecue.<br />
Anyone interested can register by<br />
contacting Beverley Alexander on<br />
0273184713 or email birdiebev@xtra.co.<br />
nz.<br />
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Night camera ... Vehicles have been<br />
photographed by night cameras in the early<br />
hours of the morning driving around bird<br />
nesting sites at the Ashley River Estuary. An<br />
at risk nesting bird is circled.<br />
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Community service ... Rangiora’s Rapid Relief Team (RRRT), supplying free food and<br />
beverages at Woodend Beach during last week’s fire.<br />
PHOTO: SUPPLIED<br />
Relief team welcome<br />
By SHELLEY TOPP<br />
Rangiora’s Rapid Relief Team (RRT)<br />
delivered valuable community support<br />
during the Pegasus Fire emergency last<br />
week.<br />
The team responded quickly to acall<br />
from Fire and Emergency New Zealand<br />
(FENZ) for support at 11.30pm on<br />
Wednesday last week and were at<br />
Woodend Beach by 12.30pm distributing<br />
food to the firefighters, emergency<br />
teams and people who had been<br />
evacuated from their homes.<br />
Rangiora RRT leader Simon Hughes<br />
said the team ‘‘sprang into action’’<br />
within minutes of being asked for help.<br />
This involved organising food supplies<br />
and equipment, including mobilising the<br />
team's trailer which is fully stocked for<br />
emergencies with abarbecue, marquee<br />
and other equipment.<br />
‘‘The team of five worked through the<br />
night providing hot food and beverages<br />
for the fire crews right up to 5am,’’<br />
Simon said.<br />
‘‘At 6am afresh team came and<br />
relieved the night crew and cooked up<br />
Free Admission -Country racing at it’s BEST!<br />
breakfast comprising of bacon, eggs<br />
sausages, cheese muffins along with tea<br />
and coffee.’’<br />
Simon’s wife, acting team leader,<br />
Monica Hughes, who had been on the<br />
night shift, then returned to provide<br />
lunch and afternoon tea.<br />
‘‘By 4pm the call was made by the<br />
FENZ team to start down scaling the<br />
operations and we started to pack up,’’<br />
Simon said.<br />
‘‘By 6pm the site had been packed up<br />
and we were back on the road home.’’<br />
Rapid Relief Team is aglobal<br />
organisation established to help<br />
communities in need during fire, flood<br />
or humanitarian crises.<br />
The Rangiora RRT was also awelcome<br />
presence during the Pines Beach forest<br />
fire in January 2021 and the 2017 Port<br />
Hills fire in Christchurch.<br />
‘‘We also do proactive events<br />
supporting charities,’’ Simon said.<br />
‘‘We support the Cancer Society’s<br />
Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari, providing<br />
food at Arthur's Pass for the riders, and<br />
we also supply the police with food<br />
boxes every month for people in need.’’<br />
Hurunui highway delays<br />
There will be delaysonState Highway One later this month as Waka Kotahi NZ<br />
Transport Agencydoes essentialmaintenance work on the single lane Hurunui River<br />
Bridge.<br />
Work will start on the bridge betweenGreta Valley and Cheviot, on Sundaynight,<br />
<strong>November</strong> 20.<br />
Drivers may have to build extra time into their journeys for up to 15 nightsasthey drive<br />
between Picton and Christchurch, particularly those catching aferry.<br />
The work on the bridge’s deck and joints will close the bridgefor up to 50 minutesat<br />
atime from 7pm to 6am.<br />
There will be <strong>10</strong> minutes openings on the top of each hour during the schedule which<br />
runs from Sunday to Thursday—weather dependent —from <strong>November</strong> 20 to Thursday<br />
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The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>November</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Tūhaitara Park manager looks to the future<br />
5<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
Replanting has started at the Tūhaitara<br />
Coastal Parkfollowing last week’s<br />
devastating fire.<br />
Meanwhile Waimakariri Mayor Dan<br />
Gordoniscallingfor anational approach<br />
to confining fireworkstopublicdisplays.<br />
Awildfire, causedbyfireworks,and<br />
fuelled by astrong wind, dry coastal<br />
vegetationand trees, forced the<br />
evacuation of 130 people fromthe<br />
Woodend Beach Holiday Parkand homes,<br />
along with about 80 horsesfrom nearby<br />
racingstables.<br />
It broke out about8pm last Wednesday<br />
night with up to 50 firefighters battling the<br />
fire at its height. Fire fightingcontinued<br />
throughoutThursday and Friday.<br />
On Monday, at 8am, the Park,where<br />
about 140 hectares of its 700hectareswas<br />
burnt,was handedback to the Te Kōhaka<br />
oTūhaitaraTrust.<br />
Park general manager GregByrnes says<br />
cordons will remainatthe park however,<br />
until all trailsand other areas of the park<br />
are consideredsafe.<br />
He saysitwould be easy to dwell on the<br />
lossesbut in shorttherewere lotsof<br />
positives.<br />
These included nativeresilience over<br />
pines,main trails acting as firebreaks,<br />
and biota nodes offering seed islands.<br />
Biota nodes are aseries of small,<br />
localised points of nativewildlife, which,<br />
as they mature, will extend outwards to<br />
form a‘biodiversity skeleton’ stretching<br />
the <strong>10</strong>.5 km length of the park betweenthe<br />
Waimakariri River and Woodend Beach.<br />
Each contains afreshwater pondand<br />
nativeplant life to attract birds,aiding<br />
seed transfer for easy, and eventual selfmaintaining<br />
propagation.Each Node is<br />
adoptedand maintainedbyaschool class,<br />
whanau or community group.<br />
Gregsaysthe wetlands are relatively<br />
unharmedwith many, many, birds in and<br />
around them, and the only infrastructure<br />
lostisalookoutatTūtaepatu Lagoon, plus<br />
about 20 bollards.<br />
Staff are now hard at work replanting<br />
fromtraysofcabbage trees,ngaio,<br />
ribbonwood and matagouriwhich arrived<br />
on Monday.<br />
Others, working in pairs,are patrolling<br />
the area with hand tools andwaterpumps,<br />
to ensurethere are no flare ups.<br />
Thereisapod of water outsidethe main<br />
office at WoodendBeach to helpwith any<br />
future firefightingthatmay eventuate,and<br />
podsofwater havebeen put throughout<br />
the park so water is on handquickly if it’s<br />
needed.<br />
Mr Gordon says the event has beenscary<br />
for many in the communities who liveby<br />
the coastalpark.<br />
‘‘We were luckythis time that noone<br />
was hurt.<br />
‘‘This event is areminder thatfireworks,<br />
dry conditions and wind are notagood<br />
combination.<br />
‘‘I'dask thatanyone, regardlessofage,<br />
treat fireworkswith respectand make<br />
surethey use them safelyand away from<br />
anythingthat could catch fire’’.<br />
Fireworkscould have devastating<br />
consequences and trauma for peoplein<br />
the line of the fire.The firecame at ahuge<br />
cost, being fought fromthe air and on the<br />
ground, with volunteer firefighters coming<br />
fromall points of the compass, working<br />
alongside Fireand Emergency (FENZ)<br />
Safety first ... Staff fill apod with water outside the Tuhaitara Park headquarters to be<br />
prepared for any flare ups.<br />
PHOTO: SUPPLIED<br />
firefighterstohelp contain the blaze.<br />
‘‘We need to find asensible approach to<br />
the sale of fireworks.Idon’t want to be the<br />
fun police, but the time has come to take<br />
fireworksseriously and confine them to<br />
organised publicevents, in the hands of<br />
specialists,’’hesays.<br />
‘‘The communities by thecoast are tight<br />
knit, and I'd thank everyone who tookin<br />
peoplewho neededtoevacuate as wellas<br />
the Council Civil Defence teamwho<br />
organised awelfarecentre quicklywhen<br />
needed,’’ Mr Gordon says. ‘‘I'd also like to<br />
thank the Fire and Emergency<br />
firefighters, volunteer brigades (including<br />
Police),who put theirlives at risk for the<br />
benefit of the community all year round.<br />
Mr Gordon extendedthankstoall the<br />
employers who generously allowedstaff ,<br />
who are volunteer firefighters, time off to<br />
go and fight the fire.<br />
Incident Controller Al Hutt says fire<br />
crewswill be on standby in caseofany<br />
majorflare ups.<br />
‘‘People willstillsee and smell smoke<br />
for at leastacouple of weeks. This is<br />
normal, and we ask that you only call 111<br />
if you see flames,’’ he says.<br />
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OPINION<br />
6 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>November</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />
This<br />
Week<br />
Sun<br />
Fishing<br />
Guide<br />
Moon<br />
Wind<br />
Swell<br />
Pegasus Bay<br />
Tide Chart<br />
3<br />
2<br />
1<br />
Around the electorate with<br />
STUART SMITH MP FOR KAIKOURA<br />
Democracy and NZ<br />
Over the last few years, we have seen a<br />
series of policies creep in whichseek to<br />
establish cogovernance roles for iwi<br />
organisations.<br />
And just whenyou thinkyou had heard<br />
it all Nanaia Mahuta releasesthe ‘Future<br />
for Local Government Report’(FFLGR),<br />
which takes it to another level.<br />
So then, what is the future for local<br />
government?<br />
In short, the dissolution of the principle<br />
of one person one vote:aworld where<br />
locally elected representative roles in<br />
decisionmaking will be much reduced,<br />
with mana whenua appointments taking<br />
decisionmakingpower away from the<br />
people.<br />
There is nothing in the report that will<br />
deliverbetter infrastructure, housingor<br />
transport solutions.<br />
You can be forgiven if you are unaware<br />
of these proposals asthe mainstream<br />
media focused on another proposal:togive<br />
16yearolds the right to vote in local body<br />
elections.<br />
Theysteered well clear of the mana<br />
whenuaissue. Could the $55m Public<br />
Interest JournalismFund have anythingto<br />
do with their silence?<br />
The 300pageFFLGR report is nothing<br />
short of apower grab for iwi elites led by<br />
NanaiaMahuta and it will not be for your<br />
benefit. Meanwhile the Three Waters<br />
legislation is about to come back from<br />
Select Committee, and Iamsurprised how<br />
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little detail of this proposed legislation has<br />
reached the public square. The Select<br />
Committee hearingsrevealed more detail<br />
of how the Three Waters megaentities will<br />
work and it is far more antidemocratic<br />
than any of us imagined. Mana whenua can<br />
in effect control planning rules and<br />
regulationsfor water in their region: your<br />
local council will have no control over this.<br />
It seems that the Labour government<br />
have turned adeaf ear to the clear<br />
majority of New Zealanders who are<br />
concerned about the loss of their<br />
communities’ ThreeWaters Assets.<br />
They would rather pursue their<br />
ideological reshapingofNew Zealand into<br />
atribalutopia,led by an elite who have<br />
inherited positions of power.<br />
Meritocracy will be replaced by<br />
nepotism. So, what can you do about it?<br />
Being aware of the very real threat to our<br />
freedom is the first step.<br />
Talk about it withyour friends and<br />
family,and most importantly,don’t<br />
kowtow to these policiesfor fear of being<br />
labelled aracist.<br />
Those that use that term are the true<br />
racists. Iwant to live in acountry where<br />
peopleare judged by the contentoftheir<br />
character, and where the principle of one<br />
personone vote, with eachvote havingthe<br />
same value,continues to underpin our<br />
democracy.<br />
Wake up New Zealand, our democracy<br />
dependsonyour voicebeing heard.<br />
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KAIKŌURA VIEWS<br />
MAYOR CRAIG MACKLE<br />
Kaikoura on track<br />
according to voters<br />
It’s been afew monthssince my last<br />
column and it’s great to be back.<br />
Iamthankful and honoured to be<br />
giventhe opportunity to once again<br />
lead our communityand council.<br />
Thankyou to everyone who voted<br />
in the elections –whatever wayyou<br />
voted.<br />
Kaikōura topped thevoterturnout<br />
tablefor New Zealand with62.02%.<br />
That shows me that we are on the<br />
righttrack in the eyes of the greater<br />
majority,but we shouldnever stop<br />
listeningtoall, as thereisalways<br />
something new to be heard.<br />
Myself ,and each of the<br />
councillorsmade our declarations<br />
and signedoathslast Wednesdayat<br />
the new council’s Inauguration<br />
Ceremony.<br />
On Fridaywewere also formally<br />
welcomedatTakahanga Marae with<br />
aPōwhiri.<br />
For the firsttime, all of the council<br />
staffwere also welcomedfor what<br />
was aspecial morning of connection.<br />
Over the lastfew weeks I’vealso<br />
attended some great events.<br />
RANGIORA OCEAN WATCH<br />
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Times<br />
6:16am<br />
6:40pm<br />
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7:04am<br />
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The Mountains to the Sea<br />
Marathon and Lolife Burnout are<br />
two events thathave realpotential<br />
to bring morevisitors to our town in<br />
the future.<br />
It was also great to see the return<br />
of the Kaikōura Races.<br />
Thankstoall the organisersand<br />
volunteers who make theseevents<br />
possible.<br />
It has been atough coupleofyears,<br />
but our town is showing great<br />
confidence and ambition.<br />
The futureislookingbright if we<br />
keep working together.<br />
Our firstcouncil meeting will take<br />
place on <strong>November</strong> 30.<br />
We haveanextremely busyterm<br />
comingupwith all the projects going<br />
on.<br />
This includes the Link Pathway,<br />
WakatuQuay, SouthBay Harbour<br />
Project and of course our LongTerm<br />
Plan and allthe reforms.<br />
We lookforwardtoworking<br />
together to move Kaikōura forward,<br />
and finishingall the greatwork we<br />
started last term.<br />
Unitary authority not the answer —MP<br />
By DAVID HILL,<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
Now is not thetime for aunitary<br />
authorityin<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>, says<br />
NationalMPGerry Brownlee.<br />
Moving to unitaryauthorities, with a<br />
population of no less than 70,000 to be<br />
sustainable, was one of the scenarios<br />
presented in an interim report of the<br />
future of local governmentreleased<br />
last month.<br />
Mr Brownlee, who visited Rangiora<br />
last week,says he hassomeconcerns<br />
aboutEnvironment<strong>Canterbury</strong>’s<br />
(ECan) performance, but movingtoa<br />
unitary authorityisnot the answer.<br />
‘‘I am not agreatfan of ECan,<br />
because it has some flawsand it is<br />
generally very dependent on who sits<br />
on the council,but Iwould not hurry<br />
into aunitary authority.<br />
‘‘Marlborough,Nelsonand Tasman<br />
were originally set up that way, but<br />
there would be major costs in making<br />
the changein<strong>Canterbury</strong> now.’’<br />
Rather than making major changes,<br />
Mr Brownleesuggests there is an<br />
opportunity to makesome tweaks.<br />
‘‘It’s agood time to reconsider what<br />
the separation of activities is between<br />
ECan and the local councils.<br />
‘‘ECan coversfromthe Clarence to<br />
the Waitaki, so we should be ensuring<br />
the focus is on the environment.’’<br />
Rather than amalgamation,which<br />
would take awaylocal decision<br />
making,MrBrownlee says<br />
collaboration is thebest solution.<br />
The <strong>Canterbury</strong> Mayoral Forum is<br />
an initiative which allowsthe Mayors<br />
‘‘to discussissues broadly across the<br />
wholeregion’’.<br />
The Greater Christchurch<br />
PartnershipCommittee also allows<br />
the Christchurch, Selwyn and<br />
Waimakariri councils to work together<br />
on common interests.<br />
‘‘It is about working together for the<br />
benefit of their region, while<br />
acknowledgingthere are significant<br />
localdifferences.<br />
‘‘If there is movement it needs to<br />
come from within the area.’’<br />
Wherechange is neededisinthe<br />
relationship with central government<br />
and in developing cofundingmodels.<br />
The former <strong>Canterbury</strong> Earthquake<br />
RecoveryMinistersays one of the<br />
things which worked following the<br />
20<strong>10</strong> and 2011 earthquakes was the<br />
Land Use Recovery Plan(LURP).<br />
The LURP was acollaboration<br />
between local and central government<br />
which led to land being made<br />
availablefor housing through afasttrack<br />
process.<br />
‘‘The earthquake probably sped up<br />
developmentinGreater Christchurch<br />
by <strong>10</strong> years,but it was local decision<br />
making thatgot us to that point.’’<br />
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Mouth<br />
7:06pm 2.2 1:02pm 0.6 7:54pm 2.1 1:48pm 0.6 8:43pm 2.1 2:34pm 0.7 9:31pm 2.1 3:19pm 0.7 <strong>10</strong>:19pm 2.0 4:07pm 0.8 11:05pm 2.0 4:55pm 0.8 11:50pm 2.0 5:43pm 0.8<br />
Amberley 6:48am 2.4 12:32am 0.5 7:35am 2.3 1:19am 0.6 8:21am 2.3 2:04am 0.6 9:06am 2.2 2:49am 0.7 9:52am 2.2 3:33am 0.7 <strong>10</strong>:36am 2.2 4:19am 0.8 11:22am 2.2 5:05am 0.8<br />
Beach<br />
7:06pm 2.2 1:02pm 0.6 7:54pm 2.1 1:48pm 0.6 8:43pm 2.1 2:34pm 0.7 9:31pm 2.1 3:19pm 0.7 <strong>10</strong>:19pm 2.0 4:07pm 0.8 11:05pm 2.0 4:55pm 0.8 11:50pm 2.0 5:43pm 0.8<br />
6:57am 2.4 12:41am 0.5 7:44am 2.3 1:28am 0.6 8:30am 2.3 2:13am 0.6 9:15am 2.2 2:58am 0.7 <strong>10</strong>:01am 2.2 3:42am 0.7 <strong>10</strong>:45am 2.2 4:28am 0.8 11:31am 2.2 5:14am 0.8<br />
Motunau 7:15pm 2.2 1:11pm 0.6 8:03pm 2.1 1:57pm 0.6 8:52pm 2.1 2:43pm 0.7 9:40pm 2.1 3:28pm 0.7 <strong>10</strong>:28pm 2.0 4:16pm 0.8 11:14pm 2.0 5:04pm 0.8 11:59pm 2.0 5:52pm 0.8<br />
6:59am 2.4 12:43am 0.5 7:46am 2.3 1:30am 0.6 8:32am 2.3 2:15am 0.6 9:17am 2.2 3:00am 0.7 <strong>10</strong>:03am 2.2 3:44am 0.7 <strong>10</strong>:47am 2.2 4:30am 0.8 11:33am 2.2 5:16am 0.8<br />
Gore Bay 7:17pm 2.2 1:13pm 0.6 8:05pm 2.1 1:59pm 0.6 8:54pm 2.1 2:45pm 0.7 9:42pm 2.1 3:30pm 0.7 <strong>10</strong>:30pm 2.0 4:18pm 0.8 11:16pm 2.0 5:06pm 0.8<br />
5:54pm 0.8<br />
6:55am 1.6 12:39am 0.3 7:42am 1.6 1:26am 0.3 8:29am 1.6 2:13am 0.3 9:14am 1.6 2:59am 0.4 9:59am 1.6 3:44am 0.4 <strong>10</strong>:44am 1.5 4:28am 0.4 11:30am 1.5 5:13am 0.4<br />
Kaikoura 7:20pm 1.5 1:12pm 0.3 8:08pm 1.5 2:00pm 0.3 8:55pm 1.4 2:48pm 0.3 9:42pm 1.4 3:35pm 0.4 <strong>10</strong>:28pm 1.4 4:21pm 0.4 11:13pm 1.4 5:07pm 0.4 11:58pm 1.4 5:52pm 0.4<br />
*Not for navigational purposes. Wind and swell are based on apoint off Gore Bay. Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidespy.com Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd.<br />
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Innovation hub ... Rangiora High School head of science, David <strong>News</strong>hamWest, is keen<br />
to develop the Rangiora High School farm.<br />
PHOTO: DAVID HILL<br />
Sustainability Centre<br />
By DAVID HILL,<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
Rangiora High Schoolplans to revitalise<br />
its school farm as acentre of<br />
sustainability.<br />
The school’s board of trusteeshas<br />
made the decision to ‘‘regenerate’’ the<br />
schoolfarm, principalBruce Kearney<br />
says.<br />
‘‘There is excitement in the community<br />
about the farm, but Ifind it difficult to<br />
marketitbecauseitisstill very mucha<br />
1970s style farm and it has served its<br />
purpose.<br />
‘‘But we are in anew world, with a<br />
focus on havingasustainable<br />
environment, so we need to readdress<br />
what we do.’’<br />
Head of science, David <strong>News</strong>ham<br />
West, will take ayear off from teaching<br />
next year to develop aplan for an<br />
‘‘innovation hub’’.<br />
Mr <strong>News</strong>hamWest says he is keen to<br />
get buyinfrom the local community and<br />
local businesses.<br />
There are opportunities to work<br />
alongside Lincoln University, research<br />
organisations such as AgResearch,<br />
Industry Training Organisationsand<br />
NgāiTūāhuriri, he says.<br />
Rangiora studentscould even be<br />
involved in cutting edgeresearch, such as<br />
testing digitalcollarsonsheep and<br />
gathering the data or conducting soil<br />
tests.<br />
One suggestion is even to develop a<br />
mountain bike track on the farm, with the<br />
schoolpossibly hosting endurance events<br />
one day.<br />
‘‘People are open to the idea of farms<br />
beingdiverse and flexible. Farms can’t<br />
just be amonocultureany more,’’ Mr<br />
<strong>News</strong>hamWest says.<br />
‘‘We want to have afarm which models<br />
flexibility,sustainability and<br />
innovation.’’<br />
The farm wouldcontinue to work<br />
alongside ComCol in offering equine<br />
studies and apiaries, while the intention<br />
is to continue farmingsheep.<br />
But it could alsoincorporate some<br />
viticulture, horticultureand other ideas<br />
whichthe schoolhas not even thought of.<br />
‘‘We are open to ideas across the board,<br />
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pest control and biodiversity and we<br />
couldeven put in solar panels,’’Mr<br />
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He alsosees opportunities for engaging<br />
staffacross different subjects in the<br />
school and with ComCol <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> nextdoor.<br />
‘‘There are opportunitiesfor<br />
integratedlearningand our geology and<br />
geography teachers are already talking<br />
aboutgettingindrones and doingsoil<br />
sampling.‘‘Rather thanfictitiously<br />
making up projects students can do on<br />
paper, we can get the students doing<br />
something real on site.<br />
‘‘Youcan read or do filmediting at<br />
home,but you can’tlearn about moving<br />
stockunless you are hands on.’’<br />
Building and hardmaterials and other<br />
school departments are looking at ways<br />
of being involved in the farm,hesays.<br />
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Kearney says sellingthe farm is not<br />
option.<br />
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Chewing fidgets<br />
By JOHN COSGROVE<br />
Effort rewarded ... Kaiapoi High School business studies teacher Natalie Cox, third from left with The Scent business owners<br />
from left Saran Adams, Beth Dunbar, Sophia Joyce, Ezri Batterbury, Brie Amer and Annie Saunders.<br />
PHOTO: SUPPLIED<br />
Thefresh smell of success<br />
By SHELLEY TOPP<br />
The hardworkand innovative<br />
thinking of sixKaiapoi HighSchool<br />
students hasbeen rewarded with<br />
success in the YoungEnterprise<br />
Scheme (YES).<br />
The year13students —Ezri<br />
Batterbury, Annie Saunders,Brie<br />
Amer, Saran Adams, Sophia Joyce and<br />
BethDunbar—createdanecofriendly<br />
air freshener business called<br />
The Scent. Theywon the<strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
Ōtākaro<strong>North</strong>prize at theYES<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> Regionals heldattheAra<br />
Institute of <strong>Canterbury</strong>in<br />
Christchurch.<br />
The studentsimpressedthe panel<br />
of industryconnected judges with<br />
their ecofriendlyrefillablewooden<br />
air fresheners, scentedwith natural<br />
oils, andtargeting thecorporate<br />
market. They are nowexcited to be<br />
headingtothe YESNational Finals at<br />
Te PapainWellington nextmonth.<br />
‘‘Weare ecstatic,’’Annie says.‘‘We<br />
worked so hardfor theyear,and are<br />
so committed to our business.<br />
‘‘All of the extra hoursput in were<br />
so worthit. The competitionwas so<br />
tough,sowinning was an absolutely<br />
hugeachievementfor us,’’ shesays.<br />
‘‘Every singleteam that<br />
participated wasjustincredible.It<br />
was just amazing to see allofthe time<br />
and creativity thathad gone into<br />
everyone's business.’’<br />
The Kaiapoiteam was alsoawarded<br />
runnerupfor the National<br />
Sustainability Award,which Annie<br />
saysisincredible,asitisout of all the<br />
enterprise groupsnationwide.<br />
The students launched TheScentin<br />
Junethis year, throughthe YES<br />
scheme, withimmediatesuccess.<br />
‘‘Weare so happywith allofthe<br />
progress andsuccesswehave hadthis<br />
year. It wouldn'tbepossiblewithout<br />
all of our amazing customers and<br />
supporters andour teacherMissCox<br />
who has beenthe most amazing<br />
teacherand mentor,’’Anniesaid.<br />
The studentsare grateful to be<br />
given the opportunity to showcase<br />
their businessatnationallevel.<br />
‘‘The Nationals havebeenour<br />
dream fromthe start so we are going<br />
to haveahugecoupleofweeks<br />
preparingfor that,’’Anniesays.<br />
‘‘The whole YoungEnterprise<br />
experiencehas been beyondfantastic.<br />
Makingittothe national stagehas<br />
beenjust incredible.’’Althoughitis<br />
their lastyear at highschooltheyare<br />
committed to keeping their business<br />
going.<br />
Ātaahua, the multiawardwinning Young Enterprise<br />
Scheme designedand marketedbyRangioraHigh<br />
School student TaylaMellish is on track for another<br />
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The 18yearold’s innovative product has scooped<br />
both regional and national accolades and recognition<br />
for herrangeofdiscreetchewable fidget necklacesshe<br />
created as part of her Year13businessstudies course<br />
at the school.<br />
At the recent <strong>Canterbury</strong>regional YES finals she<br />
picked up another award, the Ara Instituteof<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>TePūkenga RegionalExcellence Award<br />
for Customer and MarketEngagement, but she will<br />
soon fly north to compete for aNational Excellence<br />
awardatthe national finalsinWellington on<br />
December6.<br />
Tayla’s dreamwas to creatediscrete chewable<br />
fidget/stim jewellerythat was easilyaccessible to<br />
adults in New Zealand, to combatdamaging coping<br />
habits such as nail biting, thumb sucking, and lip<br />
biting.<br />
‘‘I found agap in the market and withthe help of a<br />
lot of people made the necklaces and learnedhow to<br />
market them,’’she said.<br />
Following the product development Tayla used<br />
social mediaasher main marketing tool and reached<br />
out to many in the community suffering with<br />
neurodivergent conditions, ADHD or anxiety.<br />
She manned stalls at fairs and galas promoting her<br />
product and developing it further.<br />
Now aprovensuccesswith salesinNew Zealand<br />
and Australia, she says her next goal,istomake <strong>10</strong>0%<br />
natural rubber beads and investigate how she can<br />
further develop the chewablecomponents.<br />
‘‘It feels good to be abletomakethe finals, and all<br />
the feed backIhave received about my products has<br />
been very positive,’’ she said.<br />
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11<br />
WAIAU UWHA BRAIDED RIVER<br />
BIRDS FIELD DAY<br />
Winning smiles ... Mark KinastonSmith, of Rolleston, with Appassionata, the Supreme In<br />
Hand Pinto at the annual South Island Championship Pinto Show.<br />
PHOTO: SHELLEYTOPP<br />
Pintos on parade<br />
Equinesofall shapes and sizeswith<br />
multiplepatterns and colourstookcentre<br />
stage at the South IslandPinto<br />
Championship Show.<br />
The event washeld at the Rangiora<br />
A&P Showgrounds last Sunday and<br />
organised by ZoeCharles, of Eyrewell.<br />
Zoe wasalsoacompetitor at theevent<br />
so couldnot be an administrator on show<br />
day,but said shewas happywith how<br />
thingswent.<br />
‘‘The daywent very wellthanks to Alice<br />
Hamer andTrina Gosney,who keptthe<br />
day runningsmoothly,’’she says.<br />
TheSouth IslandPintoChampionship<br />
Show is an annual event which has many<br />
championship classesincluding the<br />
prestigiousOverall Supreme Inhand<br />
Reform, housing priorities<br />
By DAVID HILL,<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
Addressing government reform and<br />
housing are priorities for the Waimakariri<br />
council over the next threeyears.<br />
WaimakaririMayor Dan Gordon has<br />
created two new portfolios in government<br />
reform and housing, asthe district facesa<br />
challenging three years.<br />
Mr Gordon will take the lead in tackling<br />
government reform,while Deputy Mayor<br />
Neville Atkinson has takenonthe housing<br />
portfolio.<br />
Theappointmentswere confirmed at the<br />
Waimakariri District Council’sfirst<br />
ordinarymeetingonTuesday,<strong>November</strong> 8.<br />
With various reforms coming the<br />
council’sway, including Three Waters, the<br />
future of local government and the<br />
Resource Management Act, Mr Gordon says<br />
it is importantthe districthas astrong<br />
voice.<br />
Housing is becoming asignificant issue<br />
in the district, with agrowing population,<br />
rising prices, alow rental stock and alack<br />
of affordablehousing.<br />
Briscoes<br />
The Warehouse/<br />
Warehouse Stationery<br />
PintoAward andOverallSupreme<br />
RiddenPintoAward.<br />
‘‘TheNew ZealandPinto Society<br />
sponsors thelucky winnersofthese<br />
awards up to $700totravel to the Land<br />
Rover Horse of the YearShow to compete<br />
in the pinto section,’’ Zoe says.<br />
TheOverall SupremeInhandPinto<br />
Award waswon by Appassionata,led by<br />
Mark KinastonSmith, andthe Overall<br />
Supreme Ridden PintoAward was wonby<br />
BV AngelofGraemar, ridden by Melanie<br />
Robinson.<br />
TheHorseofthe Year Showis<br />
scheduled to be held in Hastingsfrom<br />
March 712next year.<br />
It comprises the A&PShowseason<br />
which runsfromSeptember to March.<br />
Mr Gordon also announced<br />
appointments to various committees,with<br />
each councillor allocated portfolios and<br />
set to take aturn chairing acouncil<br />
committee over the next three years.<br />
‘‘We have been running aportfolio<br />
systemfor anumber of years,’’hesays.<br />
‘‘When Ifirst come on to the council<br />
there was effectivelyanAand Bteam, but<br />
Ithink this is amuch fairersystemand I<br />
note other councils, including<br />
Christchurch, are looking at it.’’<br />
The appointment of formerMayor<br />
DavidAyers as the Waimakariri and<br />
Hurunui representative to the<strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
Museum Trust Board was also confirmed.<br />
Mr Ayers is the boardchair and has an<br />
important role to play in the museum’s<br />
ongoingredevelopment,MrGordon says.<br />
Councillorremuneration for the<br />
coming year was also confirmed.<br />
Mayor Gordon’s salaryis$146,838,<br />
whilethere is aremuneration pool of<br />
$555,247 for the <strong>10</strong> councillors.<br />
Deputy Mayor Atkinson’ssalary is<br />
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An unusual venisonpizza withajalapeno<br />
kick,sweetened by Black Beechhoney,<br />
has ratedhighest in The <strong>North</strong> Course<br />
event.<br />
The pizza at Oxford’s Black BeechWine<br />
and Pizza Barwas one of the dishes in<br />
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Pete,born in New Plymouth and Dani,<br />
Popular pizza ... Oxford’s Black Beech Wine and Pizza Bar, owners Dani and Pete Rielly<br />
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from Denmark, were livinginAustralia<br />
and boughtthe Black Beech Wine and<br />
Pizza Bar after deciding to movetoNew<br />
Zealand. They wanted to be closer to<br />
Pete’sadult childrenwho live in Oxford.<br />
The couple,who met in 2009 and married<br />
<strong>10</strong> years ago,boughtthe bar just before<br />
New Zealand went intothe Covid19<br />
lockdown just over twoyears ago. They<br />
both work fulltimeinit, and share cooking<br />
duties.<br />
‘‘We love it. When we first boughtthe bar<br />
Ithinkpeople were alittle uncertain<br />
about what two Australiansmight do to the<br />
place,but we have listened to what the<br />
communityhas told us they want and we<br />
have had great support,’’Dani says. They<br />
want Black Beech to be welcoming for<br />
everyone, including children.<br />
‘‘We love kids in here,’’ Danisays.<br />
Children are invited to createtheirown<br />
pizza, withone, Braxton,having his own<br />
pizza nowincluded on thekids menu.<br />
The winner of theprize for rating the<br />
mostdishes in The <strong>North</strong> Course event is<br />
Maree Tomlinson. She won a<strong>North</strong><br />
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two,including ahelitour withSouth<br />
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The <strong>North</strong> Course has been abig winner<br />
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plans to make it an annualevent.<br />
It’shopedthe event will build on our<br />
region’s reputation as adestination for<br />
foodand drink.‘‘Wehave so manyamazing<br />
eateries in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> that deserve<br />
way more recognition,’’Alissa says.<br />
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<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>November</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />
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Ashley Gorge.<br />
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Oxfordhas long been apopular spot for<br />
aleisurely day trip or aweekend get<br />
away.<br />
The town has it all, from boutique<br />
shopping,eateries, walks in the<br />
conservation areas and acountry vibe.<br />
You can takeawalk or acycle on the<br />
wild sidewith plenty of tracksand trails<br />
on offer, including at the Ashley Gorge,<br />
the Wharfedale Track, Mt Oxfordtrails<br />
and the Kereru and WoodedGully loop<br />
tracksinthe Mount Thomas<br />
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There is plenty of opportunity to take<br />
adip, or ascenic paddle in acanoeat<br />
the Waimakariri and Ashley Gorges,<br />
and enjoying apicnic on the banks of<br />
the rivers to finishoff the day, before<br />
heading backinto town for aleisurely<br />
walk around the retail area while the<br />
kids enjoy the facilities in the park in<br />
the centre of town.<br />
Thereishorse ridingatKowhai Horse<br />
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you can take aswing at the Waimakariri<br />
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providingplenty of challenges,<br />
entertainment and panoramic views.<br />
For amore leisurely experience<br />
visitors can call at the Oxford Museum<br />
where displays are constantly evolving,<br />
and reflectthe area’ssaw millingand<br />
farming history, and general homelife<br />
of early settlers.<br />
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The Oxford Gallery,alongside the<br />
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many exhibitions by local,national and<br />
overseas artists.<br />
Foodies can check out the huge<br />
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Club, Black Beech WineBar, Cruisy<br />
Days Diner, the World famousSheffield<br />
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The popularOxfordFarmers’ Market<br />
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GardensAccommodation, the Oxford<br />
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Looking to the future ... Kaikōura District Council chief executive Will Doughty is excited<br />
about the future prospects for South Bay.<br />
PHOTO: DAVID HILL<br />
Kaikoura happenings<br />
By DAVID HILL,<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
Kaikōura’s‘‘day in the sun’’isfinally<br />
coming, says Kaikōura District<br />
Council chiefexecutive WillDoughty.<br />
With so many major projects either<br />
underway or in the pipeline,there is<br />
plenty to get excited about,hesays.<br />
‘‘Touch wood, we have got through<br />
the earthquakes and Covidand now we<br />
have someexciting projectstolook<br />
forward to.<br />
‘‘Historically Kaikōura has not seen<br />
the projects or the growth other<br />
districts have had, but the feeling is it<br />
is goingtocome.<br />
‘‘Thechallenge is to manageitto<br />
ensure we don’tbecome another<br />
Wānaka, in the sense it becomes<br />
unaffordable for local people.<br />
‘‘It is about controlling our own<br />
destiny.’’<br />
The Sudima Hotel opened last<br />
month, tourists are returning to town<br />
and new housingdevelopments are<br />
aboutthe get underway.<br />
The Kaikōura District Councilhas<br />
also signed off anew destination<br />
managementplan and aSouth Bay<br />
business case proposal in recent<br />
months, to offer avisionfor the future.<br />
An expandedSouth Bay Marina<br />
wouldallow moretourismoperator<br />
boatsand commercial and<br />
recreational fishing boats to remain<br />
on the waterand open up the parking<br />
area to more users.<br />
Therewould also be moreroom for<br />
visitingboats, Mr Doughty says.<br />
‘‘We are looking at creating asafe<br />
haven, as there is nowhere between<br />
Picton and Lyttelton.<br />
‘‘If yousee asoutherly, everyone<br />
lugs it to the nearest harbour,soit<br />
couldprovide that marine safety<br />
aspect.’’<br />
Whilethe council has completed its<br />
SouthBay business case, thanks to $1<br />
million in Provincial Growth<br />
Partnershipfunding, another $7.5<br />
million is needed to complete a<br />
feasibility study.<br />
‘‘We won’tbeable to take thatnext<br />
step untilweget further support, so it<br />
is aslow burn.’’<br />
The council is also keen to<br />
incorporate amarine researchfacility<br />
into futuredevelopment at South Bay.<br />
‘‘It is early days,but youhave got to<br />
thinkbig and think whereyou wantto<br />
be in <strong>10</strong> years time.’’<br />
Otherinitiatives such as the dark sky<br />
reserve proposal, the Link Pathway,<br />
hot pools next to the Goochs Beach<br />
playground and the proposedWakatu<br />
Quay redevelopment offer<br />
opportunities for the town, Mr<br />
Doughty says.<br />
‘‘With the dark skies project we have<br />
interfaced with Tekapo andthey were<br />
supportiveofother venturesbecause<br />
it will openupmore opportunities.<br />
‘‘It is aimed at environmental<br />
outcomesand healthbenefits, as well<br />
as tourism.’’<br />
The Kaikōura Dark Sky Working<br />
Groupisworking withKahu<br />
Environmental as it looks at aprivate<br />
plan change to embed the necessary<br />
changes intothe Kaikōura District<br />
Plan.<br />
The consents have beenapproved<br />
for stage one of the Link Pathway from<br />
the memorialgarden,near the town<br />
centre, to the end of the esplanade<br />
with workexpected to beginsoon.<br />
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The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>November</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />
15<br />
Winemaker runner up<br />
<strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong>’s entrantinthe <strong>2022</strong><br />
Toinnellerie de mercurey New Zealand<br />
YoungWinemaker of the Year, Georgia<br />
Mehlhopt, has comerunner up in the<br />
competition.<br />
Georgian, fromGreystone, is the first<br />
person from<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> to compete<br />
in the National final.<br />
Alun Kilby the Production Winemaker<br />
at Marisco in Marlborough won the<br />
competition.maker of the Year. He has<br />
worked in the New Zealand wine industry<br />
for 13 years.<br />
He is passionateand driven and says he<br />
is committedtocontinuouslyimproving<br />
the waywemake wine and distributeitto<br />
the world.<br />
Four talented youngwinemakers from<br />
around the country competedon<br />
Thursday,<strong>November</strong>3,at Kim Crawford<br />
winery in Blenheim.The other contestants<br />
were Douw Grobler from Trinity Hill in<br />
Hawkes Bayand Eliana Leal from<br />
AmisfieldinCentralOtago.<br />
The judgeswere veryimpressedwith<br />
the high calibreofall the finalists who<br />
demonstrated ahuge passionfor<br />
winemaking and agreatunderstanding of<br />
the challenges and opportunities for the<br />
New Zealand wine industry as awhole.<br />
The finalists werestretchedthroughout<br />
the dayasthey were tested on theirwine<br />
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They had to prepare aplan for producing<br />
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present their viewsonthe best new<br />
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16 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>November</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Rhubarb Leaf ... The champion image by Cliff Boddy<br />
Rhubarb leaf awinner<br />
Aphotoofarhubarb leaf took out the<br />
Champion imageatthe Rangiora<br />
Photographic Society’s Macro<br />
competition.<br />
JudgeJoOttey also awarded<br />
RhubarbLeaf by CliffBoddy, Best in C<br />
Grade, and Cgrade Honours.<br />
Results were<br />
Champion: Rhubarb Leaf –Cliff<br />
Boddy.<br />
Best In Grade: AGrade –In the folds of<br />
the leaf–Martin Kirche; BGrade –<br />
GrevilleaFlower –JennyLeadbetter;<br />
CGrade –Rhubarb Leaf–Cliff Boddy.<br />
Honours –AGrade:Oriental Poppy –<br />
Jan Driscoll; Asian PaperWasp –<br />
Cathy Price; Tulip–Karina<br />
Templeton; In the folds of the leaf –<br />
Martin Kircher;After the Shower–<br />
Sarah Perrins; Peach tree dew –Sarah<br />
Perrins;Strawberry Bubbles –Keith<br />
Sycamore; Moth Orchid–Colleen<br />
Linnell; AmmoniteFossil –Robyn<br />
Carter.<br />
Honours BGrade: GrevilleaFlower–<br />
Jenny Leadbetter.<br />
Honours CGrade: Rhubarb Leaf–Cliff<br />
Boddy; All screwed up –Cliff Boddy.<br />
Stormwater milestone<br />
Amajormilestonehas beencompleted in<br />
Kaiapoi’s stormwaterimprovements<br />
Work has now finished on anew<br />
pumping station on Otaki Street,signalling<br />
the completion of amajor portion of the<br />
stormwater and flooding improvements<br />
‘‘Shovel Ready’’ projectinKaiapoi.<br />
In 2020, the Waimakariri District<br />
Council secured $9 million ‘Shovel Ready’<br />
funding from the Governmenttoupgrade<br />
and increase the stormwater network<br />
across Kaiapoi and reduce the likelihood<br />
of flooding in bigstorm events.<br />
Utilities and roading general manager<br />
Gerard Cleary says the Otaki Street<br />
pumping station is the first to become<br />
operational fromthe programme of works<br />
constructing pumping stations and other<br />
infrastructure across multiple locations in<br />
the township.<br />
‘‘After amassive effort from our<br />
contractorstodeliver these works,Iam<br />
delightedour Kaiapoi residentswill now<br />
be ablesleepbetterwhen theyhear the<br />
soundofrain on their rooftops.’’<br />
Over the past nine monthsthere has<br />
been alarge amountofdisruption to the<br />
neighbourhood,where multiple<br />
contractors have beenworking at thesame<br />
time to deliver theworks as quicklyas<br />
possible. Mr Clearysays residents will be<br />
pleased to see the backofthe diggers,but<br />
relieved to know theyare better protected<br />
from major floods.<br />
‘‘We’d like to extend our appreciation to<br />
the residents for putting up with the<br />
disruption during constructionaswell as<br />
our own team for the successful delivery of<br />
the project.’’<br />
Kaiapoi has experienced significant<br />
rain events over the years and even more<br />
so in recent times.<br />
This major stormwater upgrade on Otaki<br />
Street and adjoining streets, between<br />
OhokaRoad and KaiapoiRiver,will<br />
provide an integrated, futureproofed<br />
stormwater system.<br />
It recogniseschangedgroundwater<br />
levels postearthquake, integrates withthe<br />
existing network, and allows for predicted<br />
changes to sea level, groundwater level<br />
and rainfall due to climate change.<br />
Miscellaneous art is back<br />
After the success of Miscellaneous AnArt<br />
Exhibition, in 2020, and “Miscellaneous 2.0<br />
Another Art Exhibition” in 2021, Mandy<br />
Palmerand NikkiParker are back for<br />
“Miscellaneous 3.0 –Yet another art<br />
exhibition”.<br />
This time they have invited three other<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> artiststojoin them, Glentuibased<br />
artist Nigel Wilson (Red Lion<br />
Workshop), and Christchurchbased artists<br />
Seonaid Burnie (The Clothworks) and<br />
DuncanNash (TincanStudio).<br />
Each artist brings theirown distinctive<br />
and often eclecticart forms to the show.<br />
From Mandy’sdetailed, figurative<br />
artworks in avariety of mediums, to<br />
Nikki’s distinctive, quirkyillustrations,<br />
Nigel’s sculpturalartworks created from<br />
wood and steel,Seonaid’stextile creations<br />
using preloved and ecodyed fabrics and<br />
Duncan’s bright, colourful artworks made<br />
from tin cans and other upcycled<br />
materials.<br />
The exhibition at The Mill, at 1473 Main<br />
<strong>North</strong> Road, Waikuku, closes on<br />
<strong>November</strong>13.
Major creation ... Joss Korkie (front), and Hayley Robson, at work on their winning<br />
projects.<br />
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE<br />
Astory told in paint<br />
By JOHN COSGROVE<br />
Joss Korkie (12), of Woodend School, will<br />
be spending every spare moment she has<br />
painting amural on the wall of the<br />
public toilet block outside her school<br />
over the next four weeks .<br />
Joss’s design was one of the top <strong>10</strong><br />
winning entries in the annual Keep New<br />
Zealand Beautiful and Resene Wall<br />
Worthy competition.<br />
Entrants in the nationwide<br />
competition offered up designs and<br />
plans to paint amural on adeserving site<br />
in their local community.<br />
They had to create amural which<br />
either celebrates alocal hero, tells a<br />
story about their area or communicates<br />
Do Good<br />
Rangiora<br />
anature or conservation theme.<br />
Joss’s winning design reflects the<br />
essential elements she believes<br />
represents her school. It has the central<br />
tree which is the main part of the<br />
school’s logo and encompasses the<br />
values.<br />
Included in the final design will be the<br />
Whare Manu birds: Kereru, Tui, Weka,<br />
Kotare, Tauhou, and Korimako, which<br />
represent the school’s family groups.<br />
But Joss will not be alone on the wall<br />
because classmate and fellow<br />
competition winner Hayley Robson (13)<br />
will also be adorning the walls with her<br />
winning design from the Lead with<br />
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The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>November</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2022</strong> 17<br />
No fluoridation plans in NC<br />
By DAVID HILL,<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
<strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong>’s three councilshave<br />
no planstointroduce fluoride into<br />
drinkingsupplies.<br />
The issue of fluoridation has been<br />
hotting up around the country since the<br />
passing of the Health (Fluoridationof<br />
DrinkingWater) Act 2021.<br />
It gives the DirectorGeneral of Health<br />
powertodirectcouncils to fluoridate<br />
drinkingwatersupplies, but no directive<br />
has been issuedtothe Kaikōura, Hurunui<br />
or Waimakariri councils.<br />
All three councils said it was unlikely<br />
any fluoridation will be introduced before<br />
July 2024, when it is proposed the new<br />
ThreeWaters entities wouldbecome<br />
operative.<br />
Former Director General of Health,Dr<br />
Ashley Bloomfield, wrote to councils in<br />
Decemberlast yeartoconfirm<br />
fluoridation of supplies serving morethan<br />
500 peoplewould be required underthe<br />
Act. Information on the costs and<br />
timeframes for introducingfluoridation<br />
was requestedand directives were<br />
subsequently issued to several councils.<br />
But no directives have been received by<br />
the three <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> councils to<br />
date.<br />
AKaikōura District Council<br />
spokesperson saidfluoridation would<br />
only apply to the urban supply, as the<br />
otherschemes served lessthan250 people<br />
each.<br />
‘‘Thecouncildoes not have any<br />
provisionfor capitaloroperational costs<br />
of fluoridation in our current longterm or<br />
annual plans.’’<br />
Hurunui District Councilchief<br />
executive HamishDobbiesaid the council<br />
had not discussed the issue nor formed‘‘a<br />
view’’ on fluoridation.<br />
‘‘If officers wereasked, we would put<br />
together apaper to discuss thepros and<br />
cons.‘It (fluoridation) has been avery<br />
difficult issue for local government in the<br />
past.’’<br />
Mayor Marie Black feared fluoridation<br />
could become yet another ‘‘unfunded<br />
mandate’’, with central government<br />
‘‘imposingits will’’ and leaving ratepayers<br />
to bear the cost.<br />
AWaimakaririDistrict Council<br />
spokespersonsaid there wasnodesireto<br />
introducefluoridation into Waimakariri’s<br />
water supplies. ‘‘We have not received any<br />
suchdirective, and don’t knowiforwhen<br />
the next batch of councils willbe<br />
instructedtoinstallfluoridation<br />
equipment.’’<br />
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By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
NEWS<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>November</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />
23<br />
Workwill startnext week on ascheduled<br />
resealofSH1 in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>,<br />
betweenthe Cam River bridge andthe<br />
SH71(Lineside Rd) overbridge..<br />
WakaKotahi NZ TransportAgency says<br />
the resealwith chip,isaimed at boosting<br />
safety andresilienceofthe 2.4km section<br />
of highway,giving better traction for<br />
vehicles and amorewaterproof and hardwearing<br />
surface.<br />
The workisplanned as follows,weather<br />
permitting:<br />
From Wednesday, <strong>November</strong> 16, 8pm<br />
6am (forupto3nights):median barrier<br />
posts and wire removed<br />
Theweekends of 19/20 and26/27<br />
<strong>November</strong>, daytime: sealing, withadetour<br />
for southbound traffic betweenWilliams<br />
St andSH71 (Lineside Rd) viaWilliams St<br />
and SmithSt<br />
Saturday, <strong>November</strong>19, 7am<strong>10</strong>am:<br />
sealing under SH71overbridge,with a<br />
detour for northbound traffic between<br />
SH71(Lineside Rd) andWilliams St via<br />
Smith St and Williams St.<br />
From Wednesday, <strong>November</strong> 30, 8pm<br />
6am (forupto3nights):median barrier<br />
postand wire reinstated<br />
James Caygill,WakaKotahiDirector of<br />
RegionalRelationships, says themedian<br />
barrierpostsand hightensionwiresare<br />
designed to be removed,toallow for road<br />
maintenance,and to repairbarrierstrikes.<br />
‘‘Byremoving the posts we can sealthe<br />
fullwidthofthe road, creatingahigher<br />
quality andmore durable finish that will<br />
withstand highwaytraffic forthe next<strong>10</strong><br />
years plus.<br />
‘‘The ‘first coat’ seal, whichwas applied<br />
to widen the road last summer,has had<br />
timetocure. Nowthatwe’reinto warmer<br />
weather, we’re able to return to siteand<br />
apply the secondcoatwhichgivesathick,<br />
durableand waterproof layer.’’<br />
The chip sealwill take timetobed in so<br />
people need to be mindfulofloosestones,<br />
Reseal ... Road works are planned for SH1<br />
between Cam River and Lineside Road.<br />
and increase traveldistancesbetween<br />
vehicles, and drive to temporary speed<br />
limitsand conditionstoprotect<br />
themselvesand others on theroad,’’ Mr<br />
Caygill says.<br />
Traffic management will be in place<br />
including temporary speed limits,lane<br />
shiftsand stop/go traffic direction at times,<br />
withconespositioned alongthe median<br />
for the duration of work.<br />
‘‘Withmoretraffic than usual along<br />
Williams St andSmithStatthe weekends,<br />
it’simportant that drivers be alertto<br />
people out andabout on local roads and<br />
stick to the speed limit,hesays.<br />
Sealing work is weatherand<br />
temperature dependent so people are<br />
urged to lookout forsignsaboutchangesto<br />
traffic management.<br />
The new sealwill haveseveralmonths to<br />
fully ‘bedin’ before the contractor,HEB<br />
Construction, returns to complete thefinal<br />
step(applyinghighperformanceline<br />
markings and ‘rumblestrips’) in February/<br />
March 2023.<br />
For more information go to<br />
safetynorthcanterbury@nzta.govt.nz.<br />
Historical Lyndon<br />
Homestead Opening<br />
Building on the previous successes of<br />
the Lyndon Homestead open days, the<br />
Amuri Historical Society, along with<br />
Jude Flintoftand Steve Smith, welcome<br />
you to experiencethe restoration of this<br />
historic homestead.<br />
The open day is on Sunday, December<br />
4, at 31 Lyndon Road, from<strong>10</strong>.30am to<br />
2.30pm.<br />
Refreshments are includedinthe<br />
entrance price of $15 (cash only).<br />
The AmuriHistorical Society Museum<br />
on the WaiauVillage Greenwill also be<br />
open from 1pm to 3pm.<br />
Anyqueries phone Don Galletly, 027<br />
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Christmas euchre<br />
The Oxford Volunteer FireBrigade’s<br />
annual fundraising Christmas euchre<br />
evening will be held at the Oxford<br />
Working Men’s ClubonThursday,<br />
December1,at7.30pm. There will be<br />
good prizes and supper will be provided.<br />
Rga Early RecordsSociety<br />
Occasionally history brings to light<br />
inexplicable links that can bring the<br />
intangible past to life.<br />
Alate 1920s Philips radio recently<br />
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War 2history.Ifyou want to know how<br />
an entrepreneurial electronics firm, a<br />
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family are connected, join us at the<br />
Rangiora Museum,Good Street,<br />
Thursday, <strong>November</strong> 24, at 7.30pm. A<br />
donation from nonmembers atthe door<br />
would be appreciated.<br />
Community dinner<br />
Inspire Church,supported by the<br />
Amberley Lions and the Hurunui<br />
DistrictCouncil,invitespeople to the<br />
Hurunui Community Christmas Dinner<br />
at the Amberley Domain,Douglas Road,<br />
on Sunday, December18, 11.30amto<br />
2.30pm. Anyone wanting to attend<br />
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3148123 for catering purposes.<br />
Transport is available on request. $5<br />
an adult, $<strong>10</strong> afamily.<br />
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There is stilltimetodecorate or sponsor<br />
atreefor this year's <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
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The annual festival willbe held atthe<br />
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service centre from December 5to16. It<br />
opensdaily from9amuntil4.30pm,<br />
including the day of the Rangiora Santa<br />
Parade.<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Soroptimist is<br />
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school, or decoratetheir own. Plunket<br />
hasbeen nominated as the recipient of<br />
money raised for<strong>2022</strong>,tohelp facilitate<br />
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The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>November</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Wired to help change the face of dairying<br />
By JOHN COSGROVE<br />
Our cowsare wired—with collars,halters,<br />
WiFiand virtual fences.<br />
It’s all part of the rapidly evolving world<br />
of wireless technology helping to change<br />
the faceofdairyfarming. <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>dairy and arable farmer<br />
Cameron Henderson believes his recent<br />
switch to collars for his dairy herds was<br />
the right choice.<br />
Basedathis 221ha Summit farm near<br />
Oxford running 730 cows, Cameron says<br />
the technologyused within the collarshas<br />
positive benefits for farmers.<br />
‘‘It's been aroundfor many years<br />
overseas,and manydairyoperations here<br />
now use some formofittoday.<br />
‘‘Overseas, they use it as aprecisetool to<br />
monitor their cows which are kept indoor,<br />
but here, it is proving agame changer with<br />
our dairyherds.’’<br />
The collarsare boughtaspart of afarmwide<br />
package of animalhealth,wellbeing<br />
and herd monitoring.<br />
‘‘Youbuy them and all the hardware<br />
and pay once for the service.<br />
‘‘Thecollars have alife of betweenfive<br />
to seven years, depending on the batteries<br />
built into them.<br />
‘‘Most come equipped with apedometer<br />
to measurewhat activity the cows are<br />
doingeach day. Theyalso have a<br />
rumination monitor, sitting next to the<br />
animals neck to measurehow much the<br />
cow is chewing or ruminatingits feed.<br />
‘‘It tracks when the cows are eating, how<br />
far theywalk andseveralother factors.<br />
‘‘From that, we can determineifthere<br />
are any issueswith individualanimals,<br />
whether we need to step in to helpor<br />
administer care.’’<br />
The data compiled is thencaptured via<br />
WiFiinto the central processing system<br />
wheneverthe cowscome within one<br />
kilometreofthe milkingshed, where<br />
sophisticated ArtificialIntelligence (AI)<br />
Wired cows ... Dairy cows at Summit Farm wear their WiFi collars.<br />
programmes sortall the information out.<br />
Cameronsays thepatterns created help<br />
determinewhat issues the cow may be<br />
experiencing, the rumination rate, how<br />
theyare cycling, or breeding.<br />
‘‘Ifthe animal stays too longinone place<br />
or has no activity for aset period, its collar<br />
detects somethingiswrongand the system<br />
thenalerts us via text messages.<br />
Whenthe herd comes in to be milked,<br />
the AI in the system, reading the data from<br />
the collars,guides those cows with<br />
suspected issuesinto separate yards.<br />
‘‘When we get there, the cows are<br />
already sorted, and we know which ones<br />
need acloser look at.’’<br />
PHOTO:JOHN COSGROVE<br />
Cameron says the collars are the third<br />
set of eyes looking overthe cows.<br />
‘‘Experienced dairyfarmers now don’t<br />
have to spend hourseach day just looking<br />
over their herds trying to spot any issues<br />
that might be visible.’’<br />
It all works towards better herd control<br />
and ultimately aids the cow's health.<br />
‘‘Thedata we get can track thecow's<br />
progressbefore and after mating,interact<br />
with the bull's collars,show us whenthey<br />
are cyclingornot and stopfalse positives,<br />
whichmeans huge timesavingsand<br />
greater accuracy for farmers,’’ Cameron<br />
says.<br />
The real benefit to farmers is more<br />
25<br />
accurate knowledge of the individual<br />
animal’s health,allowing faster<br />
intervention.<br />
‘‘The collars arethe most popular at<br />
presentand the cost benefits are very real<br />
in terms of labour savings, animalhealth<br />
and calfrates,’’ he says.<br />
Halters are more expensive and are<br />
issued on asubscriptionbasis withyearly<br />
fees. Theyare packedfull of technology<br />
withmany having the new virtual fencing<br />
GPSenabled systemsbuilt into them.<br />
Becauseofthe increased electronics, most<br />
are solarpowered from theirlocation<br />
mounted higher on the neck of the cow.<br />
The new buzzwordisVirtual Fencing,<br />
and Cameron believes this technology,<br />
which originated in Israel, can workfor<br />
dairy, sheep and beef farmers.<br />
‘‘Imagine drawing aline on ascreen,it<br />
tells the halters where an animal can and<br />
cannot go using sound and vibration.’’<br />
He says thisway, afarmer can create<br />
grazing zones thatare environmentally<br />
sound, away from waterways,crops of<br />
importance or hazards, allwithouthaving<br />
to physically drive out and move electric<br />
fencesinall weathers, or build expensive<br />
fence lines.<br />
‘‘Wecan trainthe cows to respond to<br />
different vibrations or sounds—to come<br />
for milking or stayaway from the edgesof<br />
the virtual fence.’’<br />
Cameronsays thedrive now is to<br />
integratethe various animalmanagement<br />
systems and Apps he and all other dairy<br />
farmers areusing, into one common<br />
platform,easing the cost of the systems to<br />
users.<br />
He says all the informationgathered<br />
fromthe collars and halters is stored on<br />
the cloud and is available to vets, farmers,<br />
academics andsoftware developers.<br />
‘‘There is agreaterwillingness to share<br />
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of Rangiora, says.<br />
‘‘Not onlywill competitive shearers<br />
benefit financially from hugelyincreased<br />
recognition as supreme athletes,but the<br />
global exposure will highlight the<br />
relevanceofwool in the battleagainst<br />
climatechange,byreducing or<br />
eliminating the immense damage doneto<br />
the environment by oilderived fibres,’’de<br />
Lacysays.<br />
Overthe next two years, The Southern<br />
Series will be expandedfirstinto atour of<br />
New Zealand competitions, and then into<br />
aglobal tour takinginshows in Europe,<br />
<strong>North</strong> America and Australasia, beamed<br />
out live on television to potentially<br />
millions of viewers worldwide.<br />
‘‘Ittakes agood <strong>10</strong> years of yearround<br />
workfor ashearer to rise fromlearnerto<br />
the point where they’re competitiveatthe<br />
highestlevel –and there are no shortcuts,’’<br />
de Lacysays.<br />
‘‘The physical exertion in shearing has<br />
beenmeasured at the equivalent of<br />
running at 7km an hour, and shearers do it<br />
for eight or nine hoursaday for as many<br />
daysinarow as there are dry sheep to<br />
shear.’’<br />
All this effort is condensed into 20<br />
thrillingminutes of ashearing<br />
competition finalwhere the raceisonto<br />
minimise the stress to the sheep by<br />
relievingitofits fleece,inthe shortest<br />
possible time,with the least discomfort for<br />
the sheep.<br />
No othersport demands suchextreme<br />
training, and shearers are usually in their<br />
earlytomid thirties beforethey begin<br />
making it into the sixman finals.<br />
Top shearers were relishing the<br />
opportunity to test their skills on The<br />
SouthernSeries platform, de Lacy says.<br />
Angus Moore, winner of lastyear’s New<br />
Shearing action ... Troy Pyper, of Waikari,<br />
competes during the New Zealand<br />
Corriedale Shearing Championships at<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> Agricultural Park in <strong>November</strong><br />
last year.<br />
PHOTO: FILE<br />
Zealand CorriedaleChampionshipsatthe<br />
New Zealand Agricultural Show, said<br />
shearing and woolhandling in general was<br />
becoming more professional in all sorts of<br />
ways.<br />
The bestofthem worked around New<br />
Zealand, and aroundthe world, so an<br />
event like The SouthernSerieswas<br />
another way of recognising ajob well<br />
done.<br />
The series wouldhelp to makeitmore<br />
financially viable to compete at the<br />
highest level.<br />
Even aseniorgradecompetitive<br />
shearer could be making between$700 to<br />
$<strong>10</strong>00 aday in commercial shearing ‘‘and<br />
theytake aday off to go to ashearingshow<br />
and it can hit them in the pocket,<br />
especially as only one guy can comefirst<br />
and that’s where the prizemoney is at’’.<br />
Still, Moore loves the thrill of<br />
performing.<br />
‘‘Gettingthat firstplaced ribbonis<br />
pretty cool,’’ he says.<br />
Scotsman Gavin Mutch, winnerofthe<br />
recent Waimate Spring Shears, is equally<br />
passionate.<br />
‘‘Competitions, that’s my hobby,my<br />
sport and Ijust compete because Ilove it,’’<br />
he says.<br />
He’slooking forward to shearing<br />
Corriedales at the New Zealand<br />
Agricultural Show.<br />
‘‘It’s agood eventthere,mentally it’s<br />
verytough withthe finerwool. I’m from<br />
Scotland so it’scoarse wool thatIgrew up<br />
with, so for me to shear fine woolsheepis<br />
out of my comfort zone alittle bit.<br />
‘‘But Ienjoy rising to the challenge too –<br />
it’sanational titlesoit’s kinda one that<br />
you strivefor as well.’’<br />
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28 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>November</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Ground breaking development under way<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
Rangiora’s newestand largest housing<br />
development expects to have itsfirst<br />
residents movinginbyChristmas 2023.<br />
While site development is under way,<br />
MikeGreerHomes <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
director Mike Flutey saysworktobuild the<br />
new homesinthe Bellgrove subdivision<br />
willget under waybythe middle of next<br />
year.<br />
Sectionsinstage oneare alreadyonthe<br />
market, with 60 percent of thenearly 200<br />
sectionsalready sold. Awiderange of<br />
house andland packages will be offered<br />
fromtwostorey townhouses to high<br />
density and medium density housingand<br />
large sections.<br />
‘‘Wewillhaveoptionsfor firsthome<br />
buyersand downsizers and somebig<br />
familyhomes.Weshouldbeable to<br />
provide optionsunder $600,000. Ithinkall<br />
our price increases have probably<br />
settled,’’MrFlutey says.<br />
Withinstageone therewas provision for<br />
acommunityshoppingand commercial<br />
centreand apreschool, which will be<br />
surrounded by the higher densitysections.<br />
Recreation reserveshave been<br />
allocated in the laterstages,alongwith<br />
walkwaysand cycleways. Theentire<br />
development is <strong>10</strong>0 hectares, with up to<br />
1300sections.<br />
Standalone sectionsrange from 330<br />
squaremetres,with some large sections<br />
expected to be more than 1<strong>10</strong>0 square<br />
metres.<br />
Higher densitysections,including<br />
duplex andmultistorey units,willbefrom<br />
around200 squaremetres.<br />
The $595,000 to $600,000 pricetag will<br />
buy a200 square metresection with atwobedroom,<br />
one bathroom houseand garage,<br />
Mr Flutey says.<br />
Threebedroom houses withadouble<br />
garagewill sell from $650,000. Large three<br />
to fourbedroomfamily homes will sellfor<br />
Ground breaking ... Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon and MP Matt Doocey do some<br />
digging at the official ‘‘break dirt’’ event at Rangiora’s new Bellgrove subdivision on<br />
Thursday.<br />
PHOTO: DAVID HILL<br />
around$850,000 with ‘‘viewsout to Mt<br />
Grey’’, Mr Flutey says.<br />
The smallersectionswill have an<br />
entrance way and ‘‘abit of hard<br />
landscaping’’, with raisedgarden bedsfor<br />
the larger sections.<br />
The subdivisionreceiveda$5.7million<br />
grant last month fortransport andthree<br />
waters projects from KaingaOra’s<br />
InfrastructureAcceleration Fundtokickstart<br />
development.<br />
The funding wassubjecttoproviding<br />
affordablehousingunderthe $750,000<br />
price capfor newhomesinthe Greater<br />
Christchurch area. Mr Flutey anticipates<br />
40% of houseand land packages willbe<br />
under $750,000, in linewith thefunding<br />
application.<br />
Bellgrove Rangioraprojectmanager<br />
and director PaulMcGowan andMrFlutey<br />
werejoinedbyWaimakaririMayor Dan<br />
Gordon and councillors, andMPMatt<br />
Doocey on Thursday to officially break<br />
ground.<br />
‘‘This is asignificantmilestone,’’ Mr<br />
McGowansays.‘‘Weare prettyhappy to be<br />
finallyunderway after twoandahalf<br />
years of planning.’’<br />
Mr Gordon noted the Bellgrove<br />
homestead,which will takecentre stage in<br />
the new development,was once the home<br />
of Waimakariri’sfirstmayorTrevor Inch.<br />
‘‘This is exactly what ourtown needs<br />
becauseweare runningout of sectionsand<br />
it is great to be on aproperty which was<br />
oncethe homeofaformermayor.’’<br />
According to Westpac’sonline mortgage<br />
calculator, acouple with acombined<br />
income of $95,000, no childrenand no<br />
debts may be able to buy a$600,000home<br />
on a30year mortgage with a$120,000(or<br />
20%)deposit.Fortnightlyrepayments<br />
would be around$1522, basedon<br />
Westpac’sresidentialbaserateof7.35%<br />
per annum. With twochildrenthe<br />
combined income would needtoincrease<br />
to at least $<strong>10</strong>5,000. AccordingtoStatistics<br />
New Zealand,the median individual<br />
income in the year to June30, <strong>2022</strong>, was<br />
$1189 per week or $62,000ayear(or $1320<br />
aweekfor menand $<strong>10</strong>55aweekfor<br />
women).<br />
Submissions<br />
reopen<br />
The Waimakariri District Council is<br />
seeking further feedback on the proposed<br />
Waimakariri DistrictPlan.<br />
Council staffhave notified asummary of<br />
submissions to the proposed District Plan,<br />
which was first notified in September last<br />
year.<br />
The summaryofsubmissions includes<br />
variations notifiedinAugust in response to<br />
new mediumdensityhousing standards<br />
applying to the Greater Christchurcharea.<br />
This followed the passing of the<br />
Resource Management(Enabling Housing<br />
Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Act<br />
2021 in December.<br />
The new standards allowed for up to<br />
three homes and buildings of up to three<br />
storeystobebuilt on some sites without a<br />
resourceconsent, provided certain<br />
conditions were met.<br />
Conditionsincluded maximumheights,<br />
setbacks from boundaries, no more more<br />
than 50 percentofland coveredby<br />
buildings and at least 20% of the section<br />
must be landscaped with trees, grass or<br />
gardenbeds. Building consents would still<br />
be required.<br />
The legislation allowed councils to<br />
identify areas deemed inappropriate for<br />
medium density housingand the<br />
submissions process was an opportunityto<br />
residents to help council staff to identify<br />
those areas.Qualifying reasons included<br />
natural hazards, lack of infrastructure and<br />
character.<br />
The new submission process is an<br />
opportunity to comment on the submissions<br />
which have been received,but not acall for<br />
new submission points, council staff said.<br />
The summary of submissions can be<br />
viewedon the council’s website,<br />
waimakariri.govt.nz/districtplanreview, or<br />
by visitingacouncil library or service<br />
centre.Submissions close at 5pm on<br />
Monday, <strong>November</strong> 21.<br />
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CRICKET<br />
Cellardwellers Ohokaand Oxford<br />
Rangioraboth came within whiskers of<br />
securing theirfirst wins of the season,<br />
only to fall agonisingly short in the<br />
latestround of countrycricket on<br />
Saturday.<br />
Sefton andLeestonSouthbridge<br />
remain at the top of the <strong>2022</strong>/23<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> Country Premier One Day<br />
competition after round five wins at the<br />
weekend.<br />
While the <strong>Canterbury</strong> Country men's<br />
representativesidewas winning back<br />
the covetedHawke Cup against<br />
Hawke's Bay, the club game of the<br />
roundwas being played out at<br />
Mandeville.<br />
Home side strugglers Ohokabatted<br />
first on aflat main pitch against visiting<br />
LeestonSouthbridge, and got off to a<br />
flying start, with openersRyan Kelly (26<br />
runsoff 31 balls) and Daniel Lyons (80<br />
off 99) putting on 79 runsfor the first<br />
wicket.<br />
Curtley Harper (45 off 60) and<br />
recalled veteran Paul Miller (48 not out<br />
off 44 balls)kept the momentumgoing,<br />
as Ohoka posted acommanding252/6in<br />
its allotted 45 overs.<br />
But any thoughtsofaneasy firstwin<br />
were soondispatched by arollicking<br />
Brayden Hill.<br />
Hill fell justone run shortofwhat<br />
would have been aspectacular century.<br />
Hill was cruelly bowled by Hamish<br />
Williamsfor 99, but his inningshelped<br />
set up anailbiting finish.<br />
AChris Beatson cameo tookthe game<br />
into thefinal over before the combined<br />
side knockedoff the winning runs with<br />
three balls to spare in an epic<br />
grandstandfinish.<br />
It wasasimilar heartbreak for<br />
OxfordRangiorawho couldn’t quite<br />
defend176/8 against Peninsula<br />
Harbour at Southbrook Park, despite a<br />
fine first innings half century by Sam<br />
Fleming.<br />
At 83/7, PeninsulaHarbour's chase<br />
looked wobbly, butamatchwinning,<br />
unbeaten 57 fromAkhilPantalso took<br />
the game to the final over.<br />
When Akshay Gulati wasrun out by<br />
Calvin Scott off the first ball of the 45th<br />
over, bringing in lastman Sam Singh,<br />
tensions peaked.<br />
But it was Singh who kepthis cool and<br />
managed aboundary to guide Harbour<br />
Peninsulatoits secondwin of the year.<br />
In the finaltwo games, Seftonand<br />
Weedons both secured comfortable<br />
wins, with former Kingsspinner<br />
JeremyBenton,takingasix wicket bag.<br />
The top five teams are separating<br />
themselves in the peckingorderasthe<br />
season findsits groove.<br />
Short scorecard:<br />
Ohoka 252/6 (D Lyons80, PMiller48no,<br />
CHarper 45, RKelly 26; DMunro 2/35)<br />
lost to LeestonSouthbridge 255/8(B<br />
Hill 99, HMowat 28; BMcIntyre 2/28, G<br />
Mauger 2/50,HWilliams 2/51).<br />
OxfordRangiora 176/8 (S Fleming 55,<br />
DFulton 31; THolland 4/37, DNeal<br />
2/28) lost to PeninsulaHarbour 177/9 (A<br />
Pant 57no, BAveyard26, DNeal21; N<br />
Cook 4/31,DSmith 2/25, ASingh 2/45).<br />
Cheviot 118 (S Burnett 49no, T<br />
Dickson 22; JBenton 6/25)lost to<br />
Weedons 119/1(BNightingale 60no, J<br />
Richards 37).<br />
Darfield 116 (R Hughes33, TBoyle<br />
20; BMoore 4/<strong>10</strong>,MCampbell 3/4, H<br />
Howell 2/24) lost to Sefton 118/3 (L<br />
Taylor28no,MCampbell 24no, C<br />
Warner 23; LFoulkes 2/21).<br />
SPORTS RESULTS<br />
Crash fails to deter Jacob<br />
By JOHN COSGROVE<br />
AmberleyGolf Club<br />
American Stableford:SHartley 57, RDenby 56, D<br />
Williams 56, PNeumann 56, KGussettee 55,LMarsh 55,<br />
AGenet 55, NRhynd 55.<br />
Excel Design LongestPutt: KGussettee<br />
Women: JYates 62, JBrown56, JMorgan 54, AWilshire<br />
54.<br />
Mid Week Men:RWilshire 42, AGenet 41, MBruner 40,<br />
NReeves 40, SJohns 40, KKennedy 39, DSmith37, G<br />
Williams 37, MBeckwith 37, MMcIntosh 37, RClifton37,<br />
DFlewellen 37.<br />
Mid Week Women: SCrawford 44, ALittle 40, SLee 38.<br />
LGU:JCummings nett 69.<br />
Nineholers: Shootout —VCrooks 1. Runner up: H<br />
Astell.<br />
<strong>November</strong> 5: GMcGeddie 67, KGussettee 68, G<br />
Demmocks 69, BFitzgerald 70, NCrawford71, RHornblow<br />
71, GBurrows 71, TFleete 72, PNeumann 72, WVan<br />
Zuylen 72. Shootout winner <strong>2022</strong>. Bruce Mills.<br />
DaveYoung Putting: KPercy andWVan Zuylen 26 putts<br />
each.<br />
Women: JBishop 68, SCrawford 69, KPercy 69, K<br />
Pepper 70.<br />
Excel Design LongestPutt: KPercy.<br />
Mid Week Men:MBeckwith 41, BFitzgerald 40, N<br />
Reeves 39, KRayner39, MHedges 38, MBruner 37, G<br />
Williams 36, AGenet 36.<br />
<strong>November</strong> 2, nine holers: LEdwards 22, JBourne 22, O<br />
Patchett 22.<br />
RangioraGolf Club<br />
Nine hole team Stableford:Winner: Odd FourTeam —<br />
Alan Macdonald,Nelson Moffatt,Catherine Boddy,David<br />
Klopper 65.Runner Up: 2+2team: Dennis Brook,<br />
Howard Thomas, Carol Van Hout, Lyn Leech 62.<br />
Lucky Card: Women: Ann Martin. Men: Peter Van Hout.<br />
Just over 12 months ago Jacob<br />
PierceofWoodend, wondered if<br />
he would ever race again.<br />
The 21yearold store man was<br />
recovering fromafractured<br />
pelvisafter being‘‘Tboned’’<br />
duringanationalpointsrace<br />
meeting in the <strong>North</strong>Islandearly<br />
in 2021.<br />
‘‘It was abig crash and Iwas so<br />
disappointed becauseitwas only<br />
the second round of the New<br />
Zealand Superbike formula two<br />
national points series.<br />
‘‘But thankstothe help of my<br />
physioand family I’m back racing<br />
and findingmyfeet again.’’<br />
Ridingthe fast Yamaha 600cc<br />
four cylinder fourstrokesuper<br />
sport racebike, Jasonhas been<br />
tryingtoget as much track time as<br />
he can beforethe national points<br />
serieskicks off again in<br />
December.<br />
‘‘I am very grateful to CAMS for<br />
letting me ride recently and to<br />
Motorcycling <strong>Canterbury</strong> for<br />
running the King Of Ruapuna<br />
series. It’s all helping.<br />
‘‘It’staking timetoheal and the<br />
amountofriding Iamgettingisall<br />
helping in my recovery,’’ he said.<br />
Following arecent run of fourth<br />
place finishes at last weekends<br />
third round of the King of<br />
Ruapuna series, Jason has moved<br />
into fourth place overallinthe<br />
Formula Two series.<br />
At this weekends Teretonga<br />
Leading the pack ... Jacob Pierce, of Woodend, competes in the formula<br />
two class race at the second round of the <strong>2022</strong>/23 King of Ruapuna series<br />
held by the Motorcycling <strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE<br />
round of the SouthernSeries,<br />
Jason says he is hopingfor good<br />
strongfinishes to help him move<br />
up to third in that series, but he is<br />
aware anumber of <strong>North</strong> Island<br />
based racerswill also be in<br />
attendance so he’s expecting<br />
some good competition there.<br />
‘‘It will be agood opportunity to<br />
gauge my progress againstthese<br />
fasterguys as Iprepare for the<br />
600cc super sportracesofthe<br />
<strong>2022</strong>/2023 SuperBike NZ national<br />
pointsseries whichwill start over<br />
the weekend of December 3/4 in<br />
Taupo,’’ he said.<br />
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4 2 1 2<br />
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space and large breakfast bar, modern fittings and fixtures, Bosch<br />
appliances including twoovens and induction stove, and butler's<br />
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3 2 2 2 3<br />
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Glentui <strong>10</strong>70 Ashley Gorge Road<br />
New Listing<br />
Dairy support, crop or deer<br />
This property comprises 112 hectares of productive soil in atraditionally summer safe area. There are approximately 27<br />
paddocks, with roughly half theareadeer fenced and well-maintained shelter belts are afeature of this property. The soil<br />
types vary, accordingtoS-maps, creating aversatile property for stockmanagement. Soil types includePahau moderately<br />
deep silt loam, Mayfield moderately deepsilt as well as Darnley, Ayreburn and Waterton loams. Our vendors have achieved<br />
goodproduction with their understanding of biological farming, targetingthe base saturation, cationexchangecapacity and<br />
applying inputs accordingly. Crop yields have been especially good,with kale, fodderbeet and maize being productive. This<br />
year 4.5ha have been sownwith fodderbeet and4.5ha with kale. Carrying capacityhas beenverygood with recent numbers<br />
240 R2 and above stags, 90 spikers, 90 weaner hinds and 80 MA hinds. In addition, there are 160 dairy heifers carried on a<br />
live-weight gain basis. Thedeer yards are very good and there is alargesix bay barn, which is approximately12m deep.<br />
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Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 7th December, <strong>2022</strong> at 2.00pm,<br />
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Maurice Newell<br />
M 027 240 1718<br />
Hamish Anderson<br />
M 027 678 8888<br />
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Cheviot 426Downs Road<br />
Exuding Quality<br />
Situated on 13 hectaresthis beautiful 303m2 fourbedroom,two bathroom, multiple livingareahome, includes atop of the<br />
line kitchenwith butler's pantry,open plandining,living, separatelaundry, andlots of storage. The dwelling,built in 2012, is<br />
heated by two wood burners, underfloor heating, and air conditioning, withelectricity assisted by solar panels andan<br />
AmericanSkystream windturbine.There is excellentindoor/outdoor flow creatinginviting spacesfor entertainingand<br />
secluded living, including an outdoor BBQ area and swimming pool, all surrounded by established hedges, specimen trees,<br />
lawn, numerous fruit trees, vegetable gardens,aglasshouse,nativesand springbulbs. Support buildingsinclude an American<br />
style barn, astandalone three car garageinaddition to theinternal accessfourcar garaging. The soil is described as Pahau<br />
deep silt over clay with some Mayfield silt loam. There is gardenirrigationfromthe largestorage tankThe land is currently<br />
leased, so there are optionstocontinue, or run yourown stock. Enjoy theprivacy andseclusion and exceptionalviews this<br />
property offers.Price includesGST.<br />
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Hawarden 270 Birchdale Road<br />
Swinford<br />
This very attractive dairy support block, located in thedesirable farmingareaofMasons Flat, comprises 56ha in threetitles,<br />
with astunning remodelled homesteadin aparklikesetting.The lovely 302m2 homecomprises three bedroomsplus office,<br />
large living, masterbedroom designed for anen-suite and alarge double garagewith extra storage space.Effectivelyanew<br />
home with newweatherboardsand roof, including wall insulation,re-wired, re-plumbed,new fire with wetback, double glazing,<br />
new kitchen and bathroom plus aheat-pump. There is much to likeabout this block, including excellent shelter aroundthe<br />
house and many specimentrees which date backtothe 1880s, (whenitwas the Horsley Down nursery)including anumber of<br />
good producing walnuttrees down the driveway.Support buildingsinclude aworkshop, old deer yards, old woolshed, with<br />
plant, anopen shed and alarge disusedpiggery which has alot of room for storage,plus anew five bay shed,which is approx.<br />
18m x9mand includes aconcrete bay for stockfeedorfertiliser. The land is subdivided into 13 well fencedpaddocks, with a<br />
laneway, andproduction has been good.<br />
3 1 2<br />
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2.00pm, (unless sold prior)<br />
View By appointment<br />
Web pb.co.nz/RR<strong>10</strong>9<strong>10</strong>6<br />
Maurice Newell<br />
M 027 240 1718<br />
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Ngāi Tahu councillors ready to serve<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s (ECan)two NgāiTahu<br />
councillors say theyhave abig responsibility.<br />
Cr IaeanCranwell andCrTutehounuku ‘‘Nuk’’<br />
Korako have been appointed to represent <strong>10</strong> Papatipu<br />
Rūnanga acrossthe Waitaha <strong>Canterbury</strong> region.<br />
The pair were appointed followingthe passing of the<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> RegionalCouncil(NgāiTahu<br />
Representation) Bill in Parliament in August.<br />
‘‘We represent about76,000 NgāiTahu from<br />
ClarencetoWaitaki and from the mountains to the sea<br />
and we will canvasour constituentsfrom top to bottom<br />
to get their views and thenwehave to makedecisions,’’<br />
Cr Cranwell says.<br />
‘‘We are not herejust for our constituents, we are<br />
here for Waitaha <strong>Canterbury</strong>.Weare here for all of us.<br />
What is good for mana whenua is goodfor Waitaha.’’<br />
Cr Cranwell says mana whenua representation is<br />
not new,ashewas appointedin2016 by the then<br />
National Governmentasan ECan Commissionerto<br />
represent NgāiTahu.<br />
He was also appointed forthe lastcouncilterm as a<br />
Tumu Taiao Mana Whenua Expert,but without voting<br />
rights.<br />
He says he is not concerned by suggestions the<br />
National Partywill repealthe legislation if it is elected<br />
next year.<br />
‘‘We are just worryingaboutworking through to<br />
Christmas and starting work on theannualplan and<br />
the integrated plan and looking at how we manage our<br />
rivers.<br />
‘‘We havealready proved that it works otherwise we<br />
wouldn’t be here.The proof is the lastcouncilvoted for<br />
the twomana whenua councillors all 14 elected<br />
councillors,and we had support from the Mayoral<br />
Forum.’’<br />
But Cr Korako, aformerNational List MP, is more<br />
cautious and says he has aresponsibilitytohelp to<br />
make mana whenua representation work.<br />
‘‘We are goingtowork really hard to ensure we have<br />
agood managementstructure and to work in atrue<br />
Ready to serve ... NgāiTahu’s Environment<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> councillors Iaean Cranwell (left) and Nuk<br />
Korako.<br />
PHOTO: SUPPLIED BY NGĀITAHU<br />
partnership with Maoriand Tangata Tiriti (Pakeha).<br />
‘‘We are the NgāiTahu voice and there are two votes<br />
and we need to work closelywiththe other 14<br />
councillorstoget the solutions we need.’’<br />
Cr Korako made his mark at the inaugural council<br />
meeting of the new term on October 27, when he<br />
nominated South <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s Peter Scottfor ECan<br />
chairperson over Cr Craig Pauling, who is also Ngāi<br />
Tahu.Hesubsequently nominated Cr Pauling for<br />
deputy chairperson.<br />
It was not an easydecision, as Cr Korako says he felt<br />
some pressure in goingagainstwhanau. ‘‘Weneedto<br />
have the bestperson for the job and the NgāiTahu<br />
formula is for success.’’<br />
Cr Korako shareswhakapapa with all <strong>10</strong> Waitaha<br />
Papatipu Rūnanga and has had long involvement with<br />
Ngāti Wheke, NgāiTūāhuriri, and Te Rūnanga oNgāi<br />
Tahu.<br />
Cr Cranwell has strong ties withNgāti Irakehu,<br />
Ngāti Kurī andNgāti Makō.<br />
NEWS &CLASSIFIED<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>November</strong> <strong>10</strong>, <strong>2022</strong><br />
35<br />
MPs back Mayors<br />
over Three Waters<br />
By DAVIDHILL<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
Two senior <strong>Canterbury</strong> MPs<br />
are callingonthe<br />
Government to listen to the<br />
country’s Mayorsover<br />
ThreeWaters.<br />
Waimakariri MP Matt<br />
Doocey and National MP<br />
GerryBrownleeare<br />
backing the Communities 4<br />
Local Democracy (C4LD)<br />
call to keep Three Waters<br />
in local ownership.<br />
This follows Auckland<br />
Mayor Wayne Brownand<br />
Phil Mauger, of<br />
Christchurch, joiningwith<br />
Waimakariri Mayor and<br />
C4LD deputy chairperson<br />
Dan Gordon for an<br />
announcement last week.<br />
The Mayors proposed to<br />
continue with the water<br />
regulator, Taumata Arowai,<br />
whilemaintaininglocal<br />
ownershipand workingin<br />
partnership with mana<br />
whenua.<br />
They advocated for<br />
Regional Water<br />
Organisations to be<br />
established,insteadofthe<br />
government’s proposed<br />
four entity model,with the<br />
ability to apply for funding<br />
through anew Water<br />
Infrastructure Fund (WIF).<br />
Mr Dooceyand Mr<br />
Brownlee said the C4LD<br />
proposal aligned with<br />
National’spolicy which was<br />
based on ‘‘collaboration<br />
and cofunding’’.<br />
‘‘Noone disagrees that<br />
there are some issues, but<br />
the problem is financingit<br />
and the government has got<br />
it wrong with wantingtoset<br />
up amassivebureaucracy,’’<br />
Mr Brownlee says.<br />
While National<br />
supported the initial<br />
legislationtoestablish the<br />
regulator Taumata Arowai,<br />
it has indicated it will<br />
repeal the subsequent<br />
legislationand restore<br />
local ownership,MrDoocey<br />
says.<br />
‘‘We will workwith<br />
councils individually to<br />
understand what<br />
investment is required<br />
under acofunding model.<br />
‘‘And we would<br />
encourage councils if they<br />
choose to collaborate.<br />
‘‘In <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>,<br />
there is an ability for<br />
Hurunui and Waimakariri<br />
to work together.’’<br />
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community…<br />
Mayors Propose Consensus Path Forward<br />
for Three Waters<br />
The Mayors of Aotearoa New Zealand’s two biggest<br />
cities, Auckland and Christchurch, have put forward<br />
ajoint proposal tomake progress on the divisive<br />
“three waters” issue and achieve consensus.<br />
Auckland’s Wayne Brown and Christchurch’s<br />
Phil Mauger are seeking support for their proposal<br />
to be considered and further developed by both<br />
central and local government as an alternative<br />
to the current plan, which has failed to achieve<br />
political consensus either within or between<br />
Parliament and local authorities.<br />
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon is already backing<br />
the new proposal, aer the three Mayors met<br />
in Tāmaki Makaura in late October. Agrowing<br />
number of Mayors around the country have since<br />
supported the proposal.<br />
“It is time for the old divisive argument toend, and<br />
for anew constructive conversation to begin to<br />
achieve consensus across Aotearoa New Zealand,”<br />
the three Mayors said.<br />
The new proposal would maintain crucial aspects<br />
of central government’s existing plan, including<br />
the new water regulator, Taumata Arowai,<br />
while maintaining local ownership, control and<br />
accountability, and allowing for meaningful roles<br />
for mana whenua.<br />
Let’s Talk about the Smith Street<br />
Speed Limit<br />
Should we lower the Smith Street speed limit from<br />
80km to 50km?<br />
The Council is reviewing speed limits to ensure<br />
roads have safe and appropriate speeds for their<br />
current use.<br />
This review focuses between the SH1 motorway<br />
interchange and the Cam River bridge.<br />
Further development is taking place in the<br />
commercial area on the south side of the<br />
road. This means the current speed limit is not<br />
appropriate for the future urban residential and<br />
commercial setting.<br />
We welcome your feedback on the proposed<br />
change. Share your thoughts with us on the link<br />
below before Monday 28 <strong>November</strong> <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Visitletstalk.waimakariri.govt.nz formore information.<br />
Pegasus Beach Fire Update<br />
Firefighters have now le the scene and Fire<br />
and Emergency NZ has handed control over to<br />
Te Kōhaka oTūhaitara Trust, who will be patrolling<br />
the area.<br />
Youmay still seeorsmell smoke.Ifyou do seesmoke<br />
or fire and believeyou are at risk, please call111.<br />
Te Kōhaka oTūhaitara Trust are confident<br />
the Tutaepatu trail from The Pines beach to<br />
Waikuku Beach will be reopening soon. If you<br />
plan on accessing the trail, please ensure to keep<br />
yourselves and dogs out of the burnt area and<br />
stick to the track. Some of the track will be taped<br />
off to make it clear.<br />
Please donot attempt to access any fire<br />
damaged areas as damaged trees will be<br />
unstable and remain at risk of falling. Leave this<br />
for the rangers.<br />
Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake<br />
Samples of Pegasus Lake water have tested<br />
showing cyanobacteria biovolumes. Ahealth<br />
warning has been issued and we recommend<br />
people and their dogs avoid contact with the water<br />
and toxic algal bloom.<br />
This summer, before you swim check out lawa.org.<br />
nz for the latest water quality information at your<br />
favourite swim spot.<br />
Waka Kotahi Resealing Works on SH1<br />
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will be<br />
returning to work on SH1 in<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>,<br />
between the Cam River bridge and the SH71/<br />
Lineside Road overbridge, from <strong>November</strong> 16<br />
(weather permitting) for ascheduled reseal.<br />
Digital<br />
Essentials<br />
Free four-week course which covers<br />
introduction todevices, internet<br />
and email.<br />
Classes run for two hours once a<br />
week for four weeks.<br />
Kaiapoi Library<br />
Starts on Tuesday 15<strong>November</strong><br />
RangioraLibrary<br />
Starts on Friday 18<strong>November</strong><br />
Bookings essential<br />
steppingup.nz<br />
03 311 8901<br />
Seeking Public<br />
Art Champions<br />
If you have apassion for art, and<br />
would like to see more artworks<br />
in our community, put your name<br />
forward to be aTrustee of the<br />
Waimakariri Public Arts Trust.<br />
Applications are open now. You can<br />
apply online at waimakariri.govt.nz/<br />
waimakpublicarts or pick up aform from<br />
any Council Service Centre or Library.<br />
Make sure you get yours in before 5pm,<br />
Sunday 13 <strong>November</strong> <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Find out more at<br />
waimakariri.govt.nz or contact:<br />
Jackie Watson, Trust Board Chairperson<br />
on 022 350 9547 or email<br />
jackie.watson@wmk.govt.nz<br />
ARE YOUR DOG’S<br />
DETAILS UPTODATE?<br />
Summer holidays are just around the<br />
corner, so it’s agreat time to check<br />
your details are up-to-date.<br />
• Have your contact or address details changed?<br />
• Have you got anew dog, or has afurry friend<br />
passed away?<br />
• Was your dog desexed or microchipped in the<br />
last year?<br />
• Are you new to the district and have a<br />
registration to transfer?<br />
If you answered yes toany ofthose questions,<br />
you’ll need to let usknow.<br />
Ensuring your dog is microchipped, wearing a<br />
current registration tag and your contact details<br />
are up-to-date makes it easier for ustoreturn<br />
your dog home if lost.<br />
Fill in aform at Dogs Online<br />
waimakariri.govt.nz/dogs<br />
email office@wmk.govt.nz<br />
or call into any Council<br />
service centre.
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Temporary Road Closures<br />
Public Notices<br />
The following roads are proposed to be<br />
temporarily closed for the period shown<br />
during the following Christmas events.<br />
Rangiora Celebration Night<br />
2December <strong>2022</strong> | 2.30–<strong>10</strong>.30pm<br />
•High Street from King Street to Ashley Street<br />
•Durham Street from Blake Street toHigh Street<br />
• Percival Street from Alfred Street to High Street<br />
•Victoria Street from Alfred Street to High Street.<br />
Postponement date: 9December <strong>2022</strong><br />
Kaiapoi Christmas Market<br />
3December <strong>2022</strong> | 7am–12.30pm<br />
•Williams Street from HiltonStreet to Raven Quay<br />
•Raven Quay fromWilliams Street to Bowler Street.<br />
Postponement date: 4December <strong>2022</strong><br />
Kaiapoi Santa Parade<br />
3December <strong>2022</strong> | 12.30–6pm<br />
•Williams Street from Fuller StreettoSewellStreet<br />
•Hilton Street from #65 to Courtenay Drive<br />
•Raven Quay from #121 to Bowler Street<br />
•Bowler Street (all)<br />
•Charles Street from #45 to Askeaton Drive<br />
•JonesStreet from CharlesStreet to Sewell Street.<br />
Postponement date: 4December <strong>2022</strong><br />
Rangiora Christmas Parade<br />
11 December <strong>2022</strong> | 1–4pm<br />
•Alfred Street from Percival Street to Ivory Street<br />
•Church Street from High Street toGeorge Street<br />
•Durham Street from #6 to High Street.<br />
•High Street from Church Street to Ashley Street<br />
•King Street from Blackett Street to Queen Street<br />
•Percival Street from High Street to<br />
Queen Street<br />
•Queen Street from Church Street to Victoria Street<br />
•Victoria Street from High StreettoQueen Street.<br />
4–5pm<br />
•Church Street closed from HighStreet to<br />
Queen Street.<br />
Oxford Christmas Parade<br />
18 December <strong>2022</strong> | 12.30–6pm<br />
•Main Street from High Street to Burnt Hill Road<br />
•Bay Road from #52 to Main Street<br />
•TransportLane from High Street to Burnett Street<br />
•BurnettStreet from TransportLane to<br />
Main Street.<br />
Detours will be in place for all events.<br />
The closures are in accordance with Section<br />
11(e) of the Tenth Schedule of the Local<br />
Government Act 1974 and will apply to all<br />
vehicular traffic with the exception of the Fire<br />
Service, Ambulance, Police, Council vehicles<br />
and other vehicles authorised by the Council.<br />
FALCONS &<br />
COMMODORES<br />
WANTED<br />
Suitable for<br />
dismantling or repairs<br />
Ph 313 7216<br />
2412522<br />
Notice for consultation on proposed Enrolment Scheme amendments for<br />
Kaiapoi High School and Rangiora High School<br />
The Ministry of Education has identified that both Kaiapoi High School and Rangiora High School require<br />
amendments to their enrolment schemes.<br />
After engagement with the Boards of these schools, we have developed proposed enrolment scheme<br />
amendments for Kaiapoi High School and Rangiora High School under the Education and Training Act 2020.<br />
As part of this process, we are consulting with the schools’ communities and with people living in the area.<br />
Under these schemes, students can enrol if they live within the proposed home zone. The enrolment of out-ofzone<br />
students is governed bythe provisions of the Education and TrainingAct 2020.<br />
Acopy of the proposed enrolment scheme for Kaiapoi High School is available at<br />
https://consultation.education.govt.nz/education/kaiapoi-high-school-enrolment-scheme-amendment/<br />
Acopy of the proposed enrolment scheme for Rangiora High School is available at<br />
https://consultation.education.govt.nz/education/rangiora-high-school-enrolment-scheme-amendment/<br />
If you have any feedback about either of the proposed enrolment schemes, please visit the respective website,<br />
read the information and complete the survey before 09December <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Contact email; <strong>Canterbury</strong>.EnrolmentSchemes@education.govt.nz<br />
CASH 4CARS<br />
and 4WD'S<br />
Phone<br />
Automotive<br />
Parts<br />
03 313 7216<br />
Entertainment<br />
ADAM MCGRATH live<br />
at Balcairn Hall, 19th<br />
<strong>November</strong> <strong>2022</strong>, 7.30pm,<br />
fans will not want to miss<br />
this! All profits are dedicated<br />
to United Nations<br />
Women Aotearoa NZ supporting<br />
women and girls of<br />
Ukraine. Cash tickets $25<br />
from Sally Mac’s, Amberley,<br />
Sefton Garage, Stan’s 7<br />
Day Pharmacy, Rangiora,<br />
or via balcairnhall.com.<br />
Educational<br />
Cars Wanted<br />
TUITION available. Primary<br />
and secondary up to<br />
NCEA level 3. In centre<br />
(Rangiora) or interactive<br />
online from your home.<br />
Each student onanindividually<br />
tailored programme.<br />
Kip McGrath Rangiora has<br />
been serving the local community<br />
for 30 +years. Give<br />
us acall (03) 313 3638 or<br />
book your free assessment<br />
online https://www.<br />
kipmcgrath.co.nz/rangiora.<br />
CARS, vans, 4WD’s<br />
wanted for dismantling or<br />
repair. Phone 027 258<br />
8366.<br />
For Hire<br />
PORTABLE CATTLE<br />
yards &loading ramp for<br />
hire. Phone 027 540 0027.<br />
Situations Vacant<br />
Personal<br />
A slim, tallish, happy,<br />
bouncy attractive lady is<br />
sought by acharming indep<br />
older man, who might be<br />
keen to meet up for coffee,<br />
activities, socialisation,<br />
outings, relaxation. Phone<br />
0276 594 425.<br />
Production Forklift Driver<br />
McAlpines Limited, one of the leaders in the local<br />
Timber Industry, currently has aFull Time vacancy<br />
for aQualified /Experienced Forklift Driver in our<br />
Timber Processing area.<br />
Thisposition requires aperson who has:<br />
•Class 2or2L, FEndorsement and acurrent<br />
OSH Approved Certificate<br />
•Self motivation, punctuality and reliability<br />
•Ability to use initiative andorganisetheir day to<br />
ensure production is maintained<br />
•Ability to work as ateam member<br />
•Ability to work in confined areas<br />
•Demonstrate ability to work smoothly and<br />
safely.<br />
Previous work experience in the Timber Industry<br />
or driving larger forklifts with wide heavy loads is<br />
preferable.<br />
McAlpines have an active drug &alcohol policy in<br />
place, apre-employment drug test and medical will<br />
be required.<br />
If you are looking for anew challenge and want to<br />
join aprogressive Company,please apply in writing<br />
to: Production Forklift Driver Position, McAlpines<br />
Timber Limited, Private Bag <strong>10</strong>03, Rangiora<br />
7440 or email: applications@mcalpines.co.nz<br />
2531328<br />
Situations Vacant<br />
YOUTH WORKER<br />
FIXED TERMPART-TIME<br />
Are you passionate about our young people and their<br />
wellbeing? Do you wanttomake adifference in their lives?<br />
Thenwewantyou.<br />
Aboutthe role |MōTeTūranga<br />
Engage and build strong relationships with local young<br />
people and their wider community.This includes creating<br />
fun youth-centred programmes that offer activities<br />
to support young people building life skills, making<br />
connections in their community and developing healthy<br />
relationships. Empower them to make decisions that are<br />
rightfor them.<br />
Youwill work alongside the Hurunui Youth Development<br />
Officer to deliver positive outcomes through education,<br />
recreation, cultural and leadershipopportunities.<br />
This is a12-months fixed term role, 24 hrs perweek, based<br />
within thecommunity withsome Amberley office time, 40<br />
minutesnorth of Christchurch.<br />
Aboutyou |Mōu<br />
To excel in thisrole you will have abackground in working<br />
with rangatahi and have agood understanding of the<br />
factors affecting their lives.You willhavegreat organisation<br />
skillstoco-ordinate events andprojects, and havestrong<br />
audience appropriate communication skills. You will<br />
recognise our obligations to Te Tiriti OWaitangi and how<br />
we best supportall ouryoung people.<br />
Preferably you have done training in youth work,<br />
counselling, orteaching. You will also have an endorsed<br />
full motor vehicle license and are comfortable towing a<br />
trailer.<br />
Formore information, pleasecontact RheaDuffy,atRhea.<br />
Duffy@hurunui.govt.nz or phone on 0212586 586.<br />
To apply forthisjob go to:<br />
https://hdcjobs.co.nz/Vacancies, enter reference<br />
code: 6152165.<br />
Applicationsclose 20 <strong>November</strong><strong>2022</strong>.<br />
2530661
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Situations Vacant<br />
We have two more job vacancies at HDC, come and join us!<br />
Planer Graduate -Intermediate Level<br />
This is an opportunity to gain valuableexperience working acrossmultiple<br />
different planning fields. Depending on your experienceyou will be responsible<br />
for undertaking planning checks on building consents, assisting with customer<br />
inquiries, and processing resource consents.This is a2-year fixed termposition<br />
to help manage an increaseinour workload.<br />
If you require further information,please contact KelseyBewley on 027 808<br />
9339oremail kelsey.bewley@hurunui.govt.nz.<br />
To apply for this jobgoto: https://hdcjobs.co.nz/Vacancies &enter refcode:<br />
6155558. Applications close 25 <strong>November</strong><strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Roading Engineer<br />
The primarypurpose of this roleistomeetthe needs of our customersby<br />
providing fitfor purpose roading related services via the road maintenance<br />
contract. Youwillalso:<br />
Help manage infrastructure to providebest value now and into the<br />
future.<br />
Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders and contractors.<br />
Ensure that plans are delivered appropriately, and the contractual<br />
specificationsare met.<br />
Respondtopublic issues and/or complaints.<br />
For moreinformation, please contact Kushla.Tapper@hurunui.govt.nz or<br />
phone on 0275821312. To apply for this job go to:<br />
https://hdcjobs.co.nz/Vacancies &enter ref code:6156974. Applications<br />
close 22 <strong>November</strong><strong>2022</strong>.<br />
For more information about<br />
each role, head to the<br />
Council website<br />
hdcjobs.co.nz/Vacancies<br />
2514148<br />
CO-ORDINATOR NEEDED<br />
for Distribution of the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>y<br />
<strong>News</strong>!<br />
Readership numbers are at an all time high, so if you want to be part of a<br />
progressive and growing company…we want you!<br />
This is a part time position which also includes distribution of circulars, overseeing<br />
a distribution team, you will need a suitable van, mobile phone and computer with<br />
internet access.<br />
We pride ourselves on delivering<br />
the weekly news to local<br />
<strong>North</strong> Cantabrians!<br />
What are you<br />
waiting for,<br />
apply now!<br />
Contact Mark Kelly South Island Distribution Manager<br />
P: 029 983 2293 |E: mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz<br />
TransportRangiora is amedium size Transport&Logistics Company based in Rangiora servicing arange<br />
of clients, from Logging, Bulk Cartage and Freight. We are aprogressive company with agreat team of<br />
friendly drivers and astrong Health and Safety ethic.<br />
We are looking for motivated Class 5 truck driver with, general all-round experience and or logging<br />
experience. Occasional weekends, shiftwork and long distance work.<br />
Must be able to pass amedical and drug test, have apositive attitude and take pride in your appearance,<br />
your work, and your truck. Our expectation is you will have agood safety record.<br />
Competitive pay rates to match your experience<br />
Ring the office on 03 313 6026, or email your CV through to admin@transportrangiora.co.nz<br />
Garage Sales<br />
HUGE CONTAINER<br />
SALE! Show Weekend,<br />
Friday 11th -Saturday 12th<br />
<strong>November</strong>. 9am - 4pm.<br />
Lots of giftware, shoes,<br />
jackets, toys, greeting<br />
cards, etc. Cash only. 207<br />
Tuahiwi Road, opp the<br />
school, Tuahiwi.<br />
For Sale<br />
1.222 ANSCHUTZ model<br />
1532, Leupold compact<br />
scope 3/7 power, 23 shot<br />
mags. Ph 03 312 4035.<br />
ONE black & tan Huntaway<br />
dog, 5yrs old, plenty<br />
of noise, good in yards,<br />
good distance on hill.<br />
Phone 03 312 4035.<br />
PIG HUNTING, GPS, 1<br />
plus Garman tracking collar,<br />
3collars, plus spares.<br />
Phone 03 312 4035.<br />
Call us for all your transportneeds<br />
CLASS 5DRIVER<br />
Livestock<br />
HOME KILL<br />
MEAT PROCESSING<br />
MEAT2U.NZ<br />
313 0022<br />
2466978<br />
Wanted To Buy<br />
MOBILITY impaired<br />
mechanical/electrical<br />
engineer in his 85th year<br />
and his two aging Fox<br />
Terriers needs affordable<br />
mobility vehicle such as<br />
large mobility scooter,<br />
retired Kawasaki Mule,<br />
golf buggy, smashed ecar<br />
or similar. As is where is<br />
options ok. Ring Rob on<br />
021 198 0851.<br />
Wanted To Buy<br />
PRE 2000'S vehicles,<br />
mopeds, motorbikes for<br />
resurrection and restoration,<br />
not wrecking.<br />
Anything considered.<br />
Please ph 020 4016 3302.<br />
STANDING GRASS for<br />
baleage or hay wanted to<br />
buy in Waimakariri or<br />
Hurunui areas. Please<br />
phone Jane 0276 550 191<br />
or Ian 0274 344976.<br />
$$$<br />
Amalgamated Scrap Metal<br />
Ltd. Specialists in farm<br />
machineryand farm clean<br />
ups, old vehicles etc.<br />
<strong>10</strong>0% locally owned.<br />
2312759<br />
Ph 0800 030 712 or<br />
027 695 0480.<br />
2509309<br />
DISABILITY SUPPORT<br />
Worker required, to work<br />
in private home in Ohoka.<br />
Personal care and home<br />
help. Please email<br />
lovenature711@gmail.com<br />
for more information.<br />
Pets<br />
WE NEED YOU!<br />
Deliverers required<br />
forthe <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
<strong>News</strong><br />
To findout more,<br />
contact:<br />
Mark Kelly<br />
South Island Distribution Manager<br />
P: 029 983 2293<br />
E: mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz<br />
Farm Work<br />
Available<br />
Hours negotiable<br />
Hay making and<br />
irrigation shifting<br />
Other work as<br />
required<br />
Ph Gary<br />
027 478 2925<br />
Trade&Services<br />
ABEL &Prestige Chimney<br />
Cleaning. Nth Cant owned<br />
& operated. Covering all<br />
areas from Waimak to Hanmer.<br />
Professional, guaranteed,<br />
service. Firebox<br />
repairs, carry most parts. Ph<br />
0800 661 244.<br />
ARBORIST qualified.<br />
Copper Beech Tree<br />
Services. Tree removal,<br />
pruning, height reduction,<br />
hedge trimming, shaping,<br />
tree planting, firewood.<br />
Free quotes. Contact Angus<br />
Edwards 027 259 6741<br />
copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com<br />
BRIAN’S Tree Services.<br />
Tree felling, topping,<br />
shaping, firewood cut, rubbish<br />
removed, stump grinding,<br />
branch chipping.<br />
Affordable rates. Phone 03<br />
327 5505 or 021 124 4894.<br />
BICHON HOMESTAY<br />
for smaller dogs. We look CHIMNEY SWEEPS.<br />
after your dog in our home. Time to service your fire.<br />
"No kennels". Phone today Accumulation of soot seriously<br />
affects performance.<br />
03 314 61<strong>10</strong>.<br />
Latest rotary brush technology.<br />
Home Services Free moisture check<br />
on wood. Safety inspection.<br />
All work insured and guaranteed.<br />
EXPERIENCED domestic<br />
From $80 single<br />
carer available for <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> area. Providing<br />
story. 0800 SWEEPME or<br />
www.sweepnz.co.nz.<br />
private in home care,<br />
cooking, cleaning, shopping,<br />
caring. References<br />
available. Email<br />
whelandanielle@yahoo.co.nz<br />
Phone 02<strong>10</strong> 358 148.<br />
2531835<br />
ALL TREE SERVICES,<br />
arbour work, pruning, tree<br />
removal. Affordable &<br />
friendly service. Telephone<br />
021 111 4322.<br />
Trade&Services<br />
DIRTY TILES &Grout?<br />
Professional tile cleaning,<br />
tiled shower restoration,<br />
mouldy silcone, shower<br />
glass & we can even<br />
recolour your old grout!<br />
For all your tile and grout<br />
issues call Grout Pro for a<br />
free, no obligation quote.<br />
Ph Darryl 0800 882 772.<br />
www.theprogroup.co.nz/dpc9385.<br />
Hay and<br />
Baleage<br />
making<br />
Conventional or<br />
round bales<br />
Full job or partjob<br />
2531832<br />
Ph 0274 782 925<br />
or 313 7938<br />
Log Fires<br />
Pellet Fires<br />
Heat Pumps<br />
Sales<br />
Service<br />
Installations<br />
Free Quotes<br />
03 343 1651<br />
472 Blenheim Rd<br />
www.heatstore.co.nz<br />
DRESSMAKING Bev’s<br />
Sew Good Services. For all<br />
your alterations, repairs,<br />
dressmaking, curtains.<br />
Phone 327 5535.<br />
HOMEKILL & Wild<br />
Game meat processing. Ph<br />
313 0022. www.meat2u.nz.<br />
LAWN MAINTENANCE,<br />
mowing, weed spraying,<br />
fertilizing, scarifier. Phone<br />
Hamish 027 349 7986.<br />
METAL WORX. Flashing,<br />
Sheetmetal Fabrication,<br />
Wrought Iron,<br />
Welding, Custom Trailers,<br />
General Metalwork. No job<br />
too big or too small. Ph 021<br />
265 5428 or 03 314 6908.<br />
Find us on facebook/<br />
Glenmark Metal Worx.<br />
glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com.<br />
PAINT & wallpaper<br />
services. Wayne Bryant,<br />
exterior, interior. Qualified<br />
tradesman. Free quotes. Ph<br />
313 5337 or 027 654 4568.<br />
PAINTER & Decorator.<br />
25 + years experience.<br />
Interior /exterior, roofs &<br />
waterblasting. For a free<br />
quote, please ph Steve 03<br />
314 4620 or 027 477 1930.<br />
PAINTER &INTERIOR<br />
plasterer matching &<br />
patching, no job too small,<br />
30 yrs exp. Phone 022 189<br />
8294.<br />
PAINTER. Qualified local<br />
professional, Int / Ext,<br />
roofs, wallpaper. Call or<br />
text Corban 027 846 5035.<br />
POWER TOOLS repairs,<br />
parts &sales for over 40<br />
years. All main brands serviced.<br />
Grossman Trade<br />
Tools, 23 Watts Road,<br />
Christchurch. Ph 389 9230.<br />
ANTHONY SYMONDS<br />
Plastering &Painting<br />
Services<br />
Locals with 30 years<br />
experience<br />
All workmanship<br />
Guaranteed.<br />
Phone 021 344 023<br />
2502479<br />
WINDOW TINTING<br />
tintawindow<br />
advanced film solutions<br />
99% uv block<br />
fade protection<br />
heat control<br />
reduce glare<br />
25 Years Experience<br />
Trade &Services<br />
privacy films<br />
frosting designs<br />
non-darkening films<br />
Workmanship Guaranteed<br />
Lifetime Warranties on Most Films<br />
UV<br />
block<br />
Pride &Quality Painting<br />
&Decorating Services<br />
20 yrs exp, fast and friendly<br />
service. For all your painting<br />
needs, phone: Martin 3<strong>10</strong><br />
6187 or 021 128 9867<br />
SCREEN PRINTING.<br />
For all your printing<br />
requirements. T-shirts,<br />
Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and<br />
polos, Overalls, Caps etc.<br />
Please phone Heather 03<br />
313 0261 or email heather.<br />
norstar@gmail.com.<br />
SHEARER. Hap’s Farm &<br />
Lifestyle Services. Shearing,<br />
crutching, drenching,<br />
tailing, feet trimming &<br />
health check. Phone<br />
021-267-4025.<br />
027 216 0000<br />
SEPTIC TANK<br />
CLEANING<br />
Bill’s Liquid<br />
Waste<br />
You dump it...<br />
Blair pumps it...<br />
Blair Tavendale<br />
Ph 03 314 9371<br />
0275 379-694<br />
CRAIGS Trees<br />
(03) 327-4190<br />
TREE REMOVALS<br />
THINNING &PRUNING<br />
STUMPGRINDING<br />
FELLING &TOPPING<br />
FULLYINSURED<br />
QUALIFIED ARBORIST<br />
Free Quotes<br />
027 2299 454<br />
craigstrees@xtra.co.nz<br />
Free Quotes <strong>Canterbury</strong> and Districts<br />
03 365 3653 0800 368 468<br />
2362002<br />
2225862<br />
2434390
Trusted Trades &<br />
Professional Services<br />
Guide<br />
To book your spaceinthis guide,phoneAmanda Keys 313 2840 or email amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz<br />
Appliance Repairs<br />
Butchery<br />
Carpentry<br />
Cattle Problems<br />
•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN<br />
•AUTHORISEDLOCAL SERVICE<br />
F&P, Bosch, Smeg,<br />
Ariston,LG, Classique,Haier,<br />
Samsung andmore....<br />
“For best results be sure to useauthorised service”<br />
NORTHCANTERBURY APPLIANCESERVICES<br />
Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 38<strong>10</strong><br />
2332343v2<br />
OxfordButchery<br />
Shane and Leanne Frahm<br />
We cankill&process yourstock<br />
FourGenerations of Frahms<br />
since 1957<br />
Ph 312 4205<br />
Oxford<br />
Number one<br />
old-fashioned bacon<br />
&ham curing.<br />
A/H 312 4709<br />
WE ARE OPEN, WEARE AESSENTIAL SERVICE<br />
2227889v2<br />
2475070v2<br />
Quality Workmanship •Friendly Service<br />
New Builds, Renovations, Alterations, Decks, Pergolas,<br />
JoineryInstallation (incl. Windows), Roofing<br />
Ph: 027 390 3307 Email: jakec478@gmail.com<br />
• Live Humane Capture<br />
• Trucking<br />
• Tagging<br />
• Testing<br />
• Sale of unruly, difficult, pesky<br />
cattle<br />
Profit share 50-50<br />
Craig Flintoft 03 312 9432<br />
craigflintoft@gmail.com<br />
2459888<br />
Construction &Concrete<br />
Engineering<br />
Electrician<br />
Plasterer<br />
All Construction & Concrete Work<br />
•Driveways, patios &paths<br />
•Bridges and Culverts<br />
•Floors, foundations<br />
•Sheds and buildings<br />
•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes<br />
•Silage pits, effluent ponds<br />
•Excavation and cartage<br />
•Precast concrete<br />
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www.concretepower.co.nz<br />
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leah.stewart@hagley.co.nz<br />
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2490187<br />
Landscaping<br />
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2500209v3<br />
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E: davidwhiteturfcare@gmail.com<br />
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Scrap Metal<br />
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