North Canterbury News: February 16, 2023

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Love and marriage in their 80’s 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

It’s never to latefor love 

At 82, Emily Rodger says it’s neverto 

late to find yoursoulmate and she has 

89year old HaroldPhillips. 

The Rangiora couple were married 

at the St John the BaptistAnglican 

Church in Rangiora on Valentine's 

Day, both keen to startthe next phase 

of their lives. 

Emilysays sheand Harold were both 

in love. 

He says: ‘‘She’s agood catch.’’ 

She saysthe couplemet earlylast 

year at the Totara Club (Rangiora), a 

day club run by Age Concern 

Canterbury, where older people can 

meet,socialise,try out some fun 

activities and haveamidday meal. 

‘‘It’s averyentertaining club, and he 

askedmeifIwanted to go and watcha 

moviewith him, 

‘‘We started watching alot of movies 

together and going outfor lunches. 

‘‘Graduallywebegandoing alot 

more together. 

‘‘We are not young, and when he 

proposedatChristmas Ithoughtitwas 

awonderful idea to get married to 

him.’’ 

Emilywas originally marriedinthe 

1950sbut it didn’t work out. 

She moved her family to 

Christchurch. 

They lived in Shirley for many years 

before finally shiftingtoRangiora in 

the early 1970s. 

Harold was borninLondon and 

travelledthe world before settling in 

Canterbury. 

‘‘He’s been avery busy man and he 

loveshis sports, especially the games 

they have at theCharles Uphamhome 

wherehenow lives at. 

Emilysays she has been very busy 

sinceorganisingthe wedding day. 

‘‘There has been lotstodoand 

everyoneissoexcited, Ijust had to 

remembertorest and take it easy 

before the ceremonysoIcould enjoy 

it.’’ 

She was accompanied to the alter by 

the her son Wayne Rodger, and along 

time friend of hers, Archbishop Paul 

Mr and Mrs ... Harold and Emily Phillips after their wedding service at the St John the Baptist Anglican Church in Rangiora on Valentine's 

Day. 

PHOTO:JOHN COSGROVE 

Andrews, officiated. 

He says the couple were ‘‘good 

people’’and he wishedthem the best. 

TheStJohnthe Baptist reverend 

Toby Behan saiditwas ajoyous day 

for the couplewho are regulars at his 

church. 

Emily’s daughter RebeccaO’Connor 

said the family werevery happy forthe 

couple. 

‘‘It’s given mum anew lease of life 

and we are happy for her.’’ 

The couple had ashort honeymoon 

before Mr Phillipstravelledtoa 

sporting event. 

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About 400 submissions to quarry 

By DAVID HILL, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

Around 400 submissions were received 

in response to resource consent 

applications for aproposed landfill near 

Oxford. 

Woodstock Quarries lodged five 

applications last year with Environment 

Canterbury (ECan), and aland use 

consent with the Waimakariri District 

Council to develop alandfill at 513 Trig 

Rd, View Hill, northwest of Oxford. 

The company is proposing to expand 

an existing hard rock quarry and to 

establish and operate anew solid waste 

management and disposal facility for 

the disposal of construction and 

demolition waste, contaminated soils 

and special wastes. 

Ajoint hearing to consider the consent 

application, and the 400 submissions, is 

due to be held in late March by ECan at 

the Waimakariri District Council. 

ECan councillor Claire McKay says 

staff are still working through the 

submissions, but traffic, noise, amenity 

and recreational values, and ecological 

impact were dominant themes. 

‘‘Residents have the opportunity to 

further present their concerns as part of 

an upcoming hearing.’’ 

The hearing will be held before a 

panel of independent commissioners, 

and will include evidence and 

viewpoints presented by the applicant, 

submitters, and reporting officers. 

Once the hearing is completed, the 

commissioners will have 15 working 

days to make and announce their 

decision. 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon says 

the council respected the process 

surrounding resource consents, but did 

not endorse the landfill application. 

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could make adetailed submission 

opposing the landfill. 

‘‘I believe Kate Valley was created to 

take this type of material and it is our 

view there is no requirement for another 

site in Oxford.'' 

ECan is also processing aresource 

consent application from Darwin 

Earthworks Ltd to extract gravel from 

the Okuku River. 

‘‘We need to take the time to fully 

understand the potential environmental 

effect of this resource consent 

application,’’ ECan consents planning 

manager Aurora Grant said. 

‘‘We want the best outcome for the 

environment and the community.’’ 

No decision has been made on 

whether to notify the Okuku River 

application. 

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Proposed landfill concerns Oxford student 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Theproposed landfill,north 

west of Oxford,couldend 

disastrously,says Olivia 

Smith, aYear9student at 

OxfordArea School. 

Olivia haswritten to Prime 

Minister ChrisHipkins, 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan 

Gordon, an Environment 

Canterbury(ECan) North 

Canterburyconstituent 

councillor, and Waimakariri 

MP Matt Dooceyabout her 

concerns. 

WoodstockQuarries Ltd has 

applied forconsentfor a 

landfillat513 Trig Road, View 

Hill, northwest of Oxford. 

Thenew landfillwouldbea 

solid wastemanagementand 

disposalfacility for the 

disposalofconstruction and 

demolitionwaste, 

contaminated soils and 

special wastes. 

Olivia says trucks, andheavy 

machinery travellingto, and 

workingatthe proposed 

landfillsite, willcausenoise 

pollution in thecountry 

setting. 

Thetrucks wouldalso pose 

dangers to young children 

going to,and from, the near by 

View Hill School,and Oxford 

Area School,and while they 

waitedatroadsides forbuses, 

andtheir parents and 

caregiverstopickthemup, 

says Olivia. 

Student concern ... Olivia Smith is concerned about the impact a 

proposed landfill at View Hill may have. 

PHOTO:ROBYN BRISTOW 

The possibility of toxic 

liquidssuchasammonia, 

mercury and nitrate,leaching 

out of the landfill, andfinding 

their wayinto water supplies, 

particularlywhen it rained,is 

alsoahuge concern to Olivia. 

She saysleachatescould 

washinto‘‘ourbeautiful 

streams andrivers,and affect 

the local forestsand wildlife’’. 

‘‘Itwouldhave amassively 

negative effect on the 

Department of Conservation’s 

effortstoo,’’ Oliviasays. 

Manyinthe community 

supportedher concerns and 

manyhad made asubmission. 

ECanlocalcouncillor, 

ClaireMcKaysays in response 

to Olivia’s letter,itisgreat to 

see young people showingan 

interestinthe environment 

and local government. 

‘‘AsOlivia mentions, 

Woodstock Quarries Ltd’s 

proposal is of interest to many 

in theOxford community. 

‘‘EnvironmentCanterbury 

staff are stillworking through 

the submissions, but some of 

the themes are in linewith 

Olivia’s concerns andinclude 

traffic,noise, amenity and 

recreationalvalues, and 

ecological impact.’’ 

WaimakaririMayor Dan 

Gordon applaudsOlivia taking 

up theissue, andishappyto 

meet withher to discuss the 

landfill. 

‘‘Havinglocal voices heard 

on this matter is exceptionally 

important.’’ 

WaimakaririMPMatt 

Doocey saysheshares Olivia’s 

concerns, and the concerns of 

thecommunity,for the 

environmentifthe proposal 

were to go ahead. 

‘‘Oxford andthe 

surrounding area prides itself 

on the natural environment, 

with popularwalking tracks, 

andDepartment of 

Conservation landright next 

to theproposedlandfill site. 

‘‘Ihavespoken to many 

Oxford residents since this 

proposal cametolight,and it 

is clear the resounding 

majority aregravely 

concerned. 

‘‘Ioffered to facilitatea 

meeting withthe applicant 

andagroupfromthe 

community, however 

unfortunatelythe applicant 

declined to meetwith them,’’ 

he says. 

Atwo weekextension had 

been grantedfor submissions 

afterheexpressed resident’s 

concernstoECan. 

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Council pare back rate increase 

By DAVID HILL 


Arates rise of under six percent is on the 

cards after the Waimakariri District 

Council’s annual plan deliberations last 

week. 

The council pared back aprojected 

6.9% rise as they endeavoured to 

decrease the impact on people’s 

pockets. 

Councillors voted to defer funding 

depreciation for asset replacement, and 

to spread out earthquake loan 

repayments to keep its average rates 

rise at 5.97%. 

It is higher than the 4.2% signalled in 

the 2021/31 Long Term Plan, but it 

reflected the economic realities, with 

inflation at 7.2%, Mayor Dan Gordon 

said. 

‘‘We think it is afairly responsible 

position to present to our community. 

‘‘There is always an impact, so that is 

why there is acareful balance.’’ 

Mr Gordon said feedback indicated 

ratepayers wanted the council to stick to 

its work programme, especially when it 

came to roading. 

The council faced ashortfall in Waka 

Kotahi New Zealand Transport funding, 

because, while it was inflation adjusted, 

it did not cover all of the rising costs. 

‘‘We don’t want to full behind with our 

roading programme, especially with the 

number of weather events we are 

getting,’’ Mr Gordon said. 

‘‘And we will be having strong 

conversations with Waka Kotahi, with 

our partner councils to see what can be 

done.’’ 

The council also planned to write to 

Transport Minister Michael Wood. 

Planning was under way to expand the 

district’s cycling network, following the 

$6 million grant which was announced 

in December and needed to be spent by 

June 2024. 

Further community feedback on cycle 

ways projects will be sought later this 

year. 

The council has decided to bring 

forward its ultra violet treatment 

programme for the district’s drinking 

water schemes to enhance its case for 

chlorine exemptions. 

‘‘While we going through the chlorine 

exemption process, we are picking up 

from Taumata Arowai is having some 

extra barrier in place is arequirement,’’ 

Mr Gordon said. 

‘‘Anything we can do to keep our 

community protected we will do and we 

know the strong desire from our 

community to be chlorine free.’’ 

The council is due meet again on 

February 28 to adopt the draft annual 

plan ahead of consultation from March 

10 to April 17. 

The council is proposing to consult on 

investment, the costs of keeping urban 

water supplies chlorine free, 

stormwater updates, contract inflation, 

and depreciation and earthquake 

funding. 

The consultation document would 

also provide information on government 

reforms, climate change and 

sustainability, community facilities, 

rubbish and recycling, the Canterbury 

Museum and the Christchurch Stadium. 



School sports coaching returns 

The NorthCanterburySport 

&Recreation Trust will 

again be providing six 

coaches for itsMainPower 

Primary School Sports 

Coaching programmethis 

year. 

In recent timesthe team 

has dropped to as few as 

three coaches, largely due 

to the pandemic and 

funding shortages. 

But with the Trust 

increasingits community 

programmes being offered, 

it has beenabletoreturn to 

the full complementof 

coaches. 

The MainPowerPrimary 

SchoolSports Coaching 

programme was started 

programme was started in 

2008. 

It aimstoimprove 

fundamentalsportsskills in 

students, providingthem 

with positive sports 

experiences and increasing 

their engagement in both 

schooland clubactivities. 

The programme has three 

teams of two coaches 

visitingschools across 

Waimakariri and Hurunui 

districts on afortnightly 

basis. 

During visits the coaches 

take 30 minute sessions with 

each class,focusing on 

fundamental movement 

skillsaswell as sport 

specificskills across a 

variety of codes. 

Coaching TeamLeader 

Elsie PetrieTaylor says 

having two coaches working 

together in eachteam is a 

key difference and ensures 

every child is encouraged to 

participate. 

‘‘With two coaches you 

canhave one leading the 

groupwhilethe other has 

thefreedom to work on an 

individual basis with 

students if required. 

This wayeveryone is 

active, engaged andable to 

succeedattheir own level.’’ 

Theteam of MainPower 

Sports Coaches has a 

diverserangeofsporting 

backgroundsthemselves, 

including basketball, 

athletics,rugby league, 

trampoline, rugby, martial 

arts andpower lifting. 

Several of them grew up in 

North Canterbury and are 

passionate about sharing 

their knowledge and 

experience. 

The North Canterbury Sport &Recreation Trusts MainPower 

Sports Coaching team ... Bronwyn Dibb (left), Cody Alexander, 

Elsie PetrieTaylor, Lily ThompsonHood, Cam Graham and 

Alexandra Hollands. 

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Hurunui’shistoric racecourse comes alive 


Hurunui Race and Gala Daycommittee 

chairAly Youngman says last Saturday’s 

race day had areal country flavour to it. 

‘‘Theweatherwas great —not too hotor 

blowing, unlike threeyears ago. 

‘‘Theracing was fantastic and everyone 

dressed up for the day.Wewere very 

happytosee the large numbersof 

campervans, and travel clubbuses, who 

turned up to enjoythe racing.’’ 

Afterabreak of three years, due to covid 

stymieing the twoyearly eventin2022, Aly 

says the committeewas pleasedtosee 

more than5000 peopleturn out for aday of 

entertainment and unique races. 

It was avery busy schedule of races 

involving pacers and trotters both big and 

small, heavy horses,thoroughbred horses, 

and the always popular and competitive 

stationhorse races,and amystery horse 

race. 

Inbetween there were kidzcart races 

and lolly scrambles plus alarge number of 

stalls to visit. 

Alarge field assembled for the fashioninthefieldcompetition, 

with over 50 

entrants in thethree classes —women's, 

men'sand children. 

The women’s class was won by Leene 

RiekkolaofChristchurch, who said she 

was enjoying her dayinthe sun. 

Amongthe field was 79yearold 

Scotswoman, Florence Cameron, who 

entered on awhim. 

‘‘I’mvisiting from Fort William, and 

staying with my sonand daughterinlaw 

in Waipara. Ihad entered afashion 

competition in Australia recently where I 

had such alot of fun, Idecided today to 

enterthe showhere,’’she said. 

Retired HawardenFire Brigade 

support officer Hamish Hartnell said it 

was agreat day and abig fundraiserfor all 

the brigades in the district. 

‘‘It’s great to see so many people from 

Colin Heslop ... His last call to the starting 

gate at the Hurunui Race and Gala Day. 

PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE 

the community out heresupporting the 

day, and helping to fundraise for the 

volunteer brigades in Waiau, Culverden, 

Hawarden andWaikari.Wereally 

appreciateit,’’ he said. 

HurunuiMayorMarie Black, who is also 

an organising committeemember, spent 

her day helping arrange the presentation 

of trophiesfor the winners in the birdcage. 

‘‘It’s agreat thrill to be here,and the 

committee and all the many helpful 

volunteers have put on agreat show as 

they help to keep the historyofthis 

community event alive.’’ 

She has been involved withthe 

committee since 2010, andeverymeeting 

she has attended has exceeded their 

expectations. 

‘‘People come here for afun day, and we 

turn it on for them,while raising funds for 

our community.’’ 

Taking in the view ... Young race fans, Ferg Kearney 5(left), Arthur Lough 5, George 

Lough 6, Greta Kearney 5, Heidi Lough 4and Ida Lough 4, all cousins from Christchurch. 

Down the home straight ... The field heads for home in the second station challenge race 

at the Hurunui Race and Gala Day. 

Oxford Health Charity Limited 

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(up to2Positions) 

Oxford Health Charity Limited isacharitable organisation that operates the Oxford 

Community Health Centre (OCHC). OCHC provides primary health services to the Oxford 

and surrounding Waimakariri community in North Canterbury. 

OCHC is asmall community-based practice with abig heart and astrong emphasis on 

offering world class expertise. Our patient centric focus is reflected in our purpose that 

Oxford whānau are living healthy and well. The OCHC team is made up of dedicated 

medical, nursing and administrative professionals who truly believe that our patients are our 

family and take pride in nurturing this special relationship. 

The Oxford Health Charitable Trust was formed to govern our ongoing community health 

and wellbeing services and facilities. The Trust is made up of avolunteer Board of Trustees 

and Directors who recognise and value the need to provide targeted medical services to the 

local community. 

The trust has delegated the day-to-day management ofthe health centre to the Practice 

Manager and clinical management to the Clinical Director. The trust is proactive in 

governance with strong financial controls and effective policy development. The Board 

is seeking to appoint up to two new directors to these voluntary roles, which may suit 

someone with prior governance experience, or looking for an entry-level governance role. 

Ideally, you will possess the following skills and experience: 

• The ability tothink strategically as well as asolid understanding of business financials. 

• Health sector experience is an advantage, but not essential. 

• You don’t need tolive inOxford, although this is astrong preference. It is important you 

are committed to our local community and be able to offer your skills and experience, 

and your time, to support our wonderful team at the OCHC. 

• The Trust is planning to undertake asignificant growth project over the next two years, 

and so welcomes applicants with experience in: 

• Marketing and promotions; 

• Feasibility studies and/or funding applications; or 

• Project management, facilities development and/or construction would be an asset 

to the Board. 

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Thefts upset children 


Preschoolers at Educare in Kaiapoi are 

sad, and upset. 

Their preschool, on Smith Street, has 

been burgled twice in the past couple of 

weeks with thieves mostly targeting 

outdoor play equipment.. 

Around $10,000 of equipment was 

stolen. 

Centre manager Aletta Duff says after 

the first burglary on January 31, the little 

people at the centre were upset, 

realising ‘‘bad people’’, had taken their 

play equipment. 

Ten days later they returned to ‘‘finish 

the job’’, taking the remainder of the 

play equipment. 

‘‘The second time you could definitely 

see it had affected the children in their 

behaviours,’’ says Ms Duff. 

Staff were also abit shaken. 

The back fence was destroyed in the 

latest breakin, to gain access. 

This has put astop to the children 

being able to play outside until it is 

fixed. 

Red monkey bars, agreen rope bridge, 

awooden bridge, awooden water trough, 

apop up tent, big square brown 

cushions, abig green African drum, abig 

outdoor broom and rake, and afew 

smaller items were stolen. 

Both burglaries were in the early 

hours of the morning at the preschool 

which is sited alongside afitness centre, 

and behind McKeown's petrol station 

near the Kaiapoi River. 

Robbed ... Play equipment at Educare in 

Kaiapoi has been stolen, leaving tamariki 

sad and upset. 


Educare has some video footage. 

‘‘The definitely knew what they were 

doing. They knew where to go, knew 

where to avoid, and where the darker 

corners of the property were. 

‘‘I am pretty sure they have been 

watching us,’’ she says. 

If anyone has seen or heard anything 

let the centre know by emailing 

kaiapoi@educare.co.nz, or phone the 

police on 105, quoting reference number 

230131/7661 for the January 31 breakin, 

or 230210/7595 for the February one. 

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Ross Ditmer ... Rangiora RSA Club president. 

Rga RSA buys land 


The Rangiora RSA Club president 

Ross Ditmer saysheisproud the 

members of the clubvoted 

unanimously to purchase two 

buildings nexttothe club’s facilities 

on VictoriaStreet in Rangiora. 

At aspecial general meeting of the 

club heldinlate January, alarge 

number of membersapproved the 

purchase of aparcel of landowned by 

Kainga Ora located between the club’s 

two existing rental properties. 

‘‘Thepurchase was an important one 

for the sustainabilityofthe club and 

has taken many years of negotiations 

to come to asuccessful conclusion.’’ 

The propertyat72and 74 Victoria 

Street bordersontothe clubscar 

parkingfacilities. 

He says the club now owns a 

substantial parcel of land (over 


6500sqm)inthe Rangiora CBD and this 

willgoalong way towardsthe financial 

sustainability of the organisation. 

Mr Ditmer saysit’s partofthe 

continuedfinancialgrowth of the club 

as it offers another revenue stream to 

supportthe clubs activities in the 

future. 

‘‘With over4600 members we are one 

of the biggest RSA Club’s in the 

country and our facilities in Rangiora 

are currently used for free by over30 

communityorganisations, we want to 

continue to offer these services and to 

do thatweneed to planfor the future.’’ 

Mr Ditmer saysitwas great to see the 

members get behindthe proposal as it 

is avery positive move by the club. 

‘‘I am proud of themembers as we 

are not aprivate club, we are open to 

all and we want to keepthese facilities 

available for usebyall the 

community.’’ 

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OPINION 


Mayor Marie Black 

Councillors focus on 

submissions on Bills 

Happy New Year and all the best for a 

healthy and prosperous 2023. 

We, as your elected members, have 

been focusing our attention on the 

myriad of submissions due on the 

Natural and Built environment Bill 

and the Spatial Planning Bill. 

While there are somepositive 

aspects of the proposed change in the 

legislation, we haveserious concerns 

regarding the lack of public 

participationopportunities, and 

whether aregional approach will 

adequatelyaddress local concerns 

and needs. 

We support the retentionoflocal 

designstandards thatreflect 

character of specialareas,with 

HanmerSpringsand Mt Lyford being 

good examples. 

Many of you will have followedthe 

establishment of the WaterServices 

Entities Act which establishes the 

four entities, underthe Three Waters 

reform, and sets out objectives and 

functions. 

The next two bills drafted are 

highlytechnical and complex: 

The Water Services Legislation Bill 

establishes the regulatory functions 

and powers,tothe water services 

entities and to makerules and plans 

relating to waterservices. 

The Water Economic Efficiency 

and Consumer Protection Bill2022, 

has three forms of regulation which 

includes sharinginformation, 

determiningquality standards and 

price regulation. 

Hurunui District Council continues 

to state our opposition to the Three 

Waters reform as it is currently 

presented by the Government, and 

our submission should in no way be 

construedasany endorsement of the 

reform. 

We strongly state our support for 

economic and consumer protection 

regulationsinthe ThreeWater 

Services bill, especially in the light of 

the proposed Water Service Entities 

that will essentially be monopolies 

and may become less responsive to 

communities. 

From our perspective concerns 

remain in anumber of areas,but in 

particularthe relationship between 

councils, and the new entities, is 

uncertain and given all the 

intelligence that sits withinour 

council teams it has the potential to 

expose asignificant loss of system 

knowledge. 

For our consumers on small mixed 

ruralwater supplies there is the 

option for the supply to be run by the 

operators,otherthan the water 

service entity. 

We however continue to have 

concerns thatthe threshold for sucha 

transfer is very high. 

Irecentlyhad the privilege to 

attend asession that formed the 

induction for the Youth Council for 

2023. 

Iwas very impressed with the 

calibre and focus that the group 

demonstrated, and Ihave no doubt 

they will represent themselves and 

our council well. 

Reforms to the fore 


Local Democracy reporter 

How to ensure alocal voice is retained 

is at the forefront of council 

deliberations, as the Hurunui District 

Council considersits submissionson 

the government’s reform agenda. 

Centralisationappeared to be a 

common theme in the Resource 

ManagementAct (RMA)reform, Three 

Waters bills and the draft future of 

localgovernmentreport, Hurunui 

MayorMarie Black says. 

‘‘There seemstobeatrend to 

centraliseeverywhere, which would 

remove the local voice,’’ Mrs Black 

says. 

‘‘We have ahistory of voicingour 

opinion in the Hurunui, but you can be 

swayed by the numbers.’’ 

Chiefexecutive Hamish Dobbie says 

an unanswered questionwith the 

proposedThreeWaters, four entity 

model, was how Hurunuiwould 

represented. 

‘‘Will we get to sit in the room, 

because that seemsunlikely and then 

how will our voice be heard if we are 

not in the room.’’ 

The same concern was echoed when 

the council considered the other 

reforms. 

The governmentintroducedtwo bills 

last year,the Naturaland Built 

Environment Bill and the Spatial 

Planning Bill,toreplace the RMA. 

Athird,Climate Adaptation Bill, is 

due to be introduced later thisyear. 

Amongthe proposedchanges are 

regional planstoreplace district 

plans. 

Mrs Black said the districtplan 

process providedanopportunity for 

localpeople to be engaged in the 

process. 

But therewas no guaranteethere 

wouldbethe same levelofengagement 

at aregionallevel. 

‘‘Historical knowledgewill be lost 

because it willbeamuch broader 

framework, so how can ordinary 

people be influential?’’ 

Mrs Black and Mr Dobbie welcomed 

the requirement for territorial 

authorities to have astatement of 

communityoutcomes, but they had 

some reservations. 

‘‘It means we can createastatement 

with aHurunui lens, but that can 

easily be disregarded at aregional 

level,’’ Mrs Black said. 

Mr Dobbiesaid the intent of 

replacing districtplans witha 

regional plan wastospeed up the 

process. 

‘‘I think theselectcommittee will 

hear avariety of ideas from around the 

country and theyneed to listen to what 

localgovernment has to say. 

‘‘We have beenatthe coalface 

delivering this for years.’’ 

Amongthe proposals in the draft 

future of local government report were 

scenariosfor the future structure of 

localgovernment. 

Theseincluded moving to aunitary 

authoritymodelwith local community 

boards to ensure some local 

representation. 

Apopulation of no less than 70,000 

was thoughttobenecessary to be 

sustainable. 

With the hint of amalgamation in the 

air, Mr DobbiesuggestedWaimakariri 

consider ‘‘merging into us’’, rather 

than the other way around. 

‘‘I don’t know what amalgamation 

can really deliver,because if you take 

the localout thenitisjust 

government.’’ 

Public interest journalismisfunded 


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Aspecialdisplay of Europeanvehicles 

coveringrightfrom veteran, Vintage and 

classic, to new, will be held at theBetter 

Half Kitchen and Bar,onthe cornerof 

Ashworths BeachRoad and StateHighway 

One, Leithfield on Sunday,February 26 at 

9.30am to 1.30pm. 

Therewill be aband playingmusic from 

days gone by. 

Free entry to everyone, but adonation to 

the Amberley Menz Shedwould be 

appreciated. Open from9.30am to 1.30pm. 

Oxford GardenClub 

The club will celebrateits 70thJubilee on 

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March 9atthe OxfordWorking Men’sClub 

at 11am with aconversazione and mealat 

12.30pm. Anyoneinterested in attending 

should phoneKay on 027 337 1849. 

Youth Art Group 

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Rise 6:53am 

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North CanterburySoroptimists will 

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Wednesday March 8, from 7am until 

8.30am. 

Proceeds will go to raising awareness of 

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RANGIORA OCEAN WATCH 

Rise 6:55am 

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Guestspeakers willbeDr.Sue Bagshaw 

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The firstWaimakariri Country Music 

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The threeday show featured artistsand 

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‘‘It’s really fantastic and is bigger than 

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singers, who took their moment on the 

stage performing for the 250 plus 

spectators in the pavilion. 

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North Canterbury’s Mayors have 

extended an invitation to the Local 

Government Minister Kieran McAnulty 

to return to the region to learn more 

about the issues it faces. 

The mayors were responding to the 

announcement by Prime Minister Chris 

Hipkins who put the brakes on some of 

the government’s reform programme. 

This included asking Mr McAnulty to 

report back on how to refine the Three 

Waters reforms. 

Mr McAnulty visited all three North 

Canterbury districts during his time as 

Associate Local Government Minister. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black said she 

would ‘‘always welcome’’ Mr McAnulty 

back to have ‘‘a look and feel of our 

district and the services we need’’, such 

as roading and Three Waters. 

‘‘He comes from asmall district like 

our own, so he does have an 

understanding of rural issues, we hope it 

transfers into his thinking and decision 

making.’’ 

She acknowledged the need to focus 

on the cost of living, but she was keen to 

see more detail of the government’s ‘‘refocusing’’ 

of its priorities. 

Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle said he 

would ‘‘wait and see’’ what comes of Mr 

Hipkins’ announcement. 

‘‘It looks like he is saying and doing the 

right things, but Iwould like to know 

more alot more. 

‘‘I am grateful for the pause, but too 

often we have had this and then they 

have powered ahead and done what they 

wanted to do.’’ 

Mr Mackle said he would welcome Mr 

McAnulty back to learn more about the 

district’s challenges. 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon put 

out ajoint statement with Communities 

4Local Democracy (C4LD) chairperson 

Helen Worboys, reenforcing their 

organisation’s position. 

‘‘All councils want the best outcomes 

for Three Waters in Aotearoa New 

Zealand, and we welcome the renewed 

opportunity for the Government to work 

with local councils on that solution.’’ 

The two mayors said C4LD had put 

together a‘‘common sense’’ proposal 

which would deliver on the 

Government's objectives, while 

preserving the local voice and 

respecting property rights. 

‘‘We are confident that there's away 

through this issue that every Kiwi would 

support, and we're keen to work in 

partnership with Government to get 

there.’’ 

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Colin Nimmo, Kaikōura A&P 

Association president, says he is looking 

forward to the show coming to life. 

It is his second time at the helm, after 

leading asuccessful show in 2021. 

Covid19 protocols intervened last 

year to force the cancellation of the 

event. 

‘‘But now we have learnt to live with 

this virus we are all go this year thanks 

to alot of work from volunteers, and the 

committee,’’ he says. 

The theme of this year’s show — Show 

by the Sea highlights Kaikōura’s 

reliance on rural, and seabased 

businesses, which combined are the 

strength of the district. 

Mr Nimmo says there will be plenty of 

activities for the young and not so young, 

and afull programme of horse and pony 

events, and novelty events. 

The committee has worked hard to get 

as much entertainment as possible for 

children, much of it free. 

Mr Nimmo with his wife Tina farmed 

Muzzle Station in the Clarence Valley for 

35 years. 

His isolation at Muzzle Station 

restricted his involvement in the show, 

but now living closer to town it has 

enabled him to take amore active role. 

He has been along time exhibitor, 

showing sheep, wool and horses. 

Mr Nimmo says sheep entries are 

good, and while horse entries were down 

initially they were picking up. 

The couple’s daughter and soninlaw, 

Fiona and Guy Redfern, are now 

running Muzzle Station, with the 

Nimmos moving to the Kaikōura flats. 

They still remain involved in farming 

life, however. 

“We are closer to town, but we still 

can’t see the neighbours,” Mr Nimmo 

said. 

The Muzzle Station farming operation 

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Kaikōura Show president ... Colin Nimmo. 

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has two finishing blocks on the Kaikōura 

Inland Road, with the Nimmos 

responsible for one of those farms, “so it 

keeps us busy”. 

Conservation is important to the 

Nimmos and Redferns. 

“I think most people are doing the best 

they can for the land. It’s important to 

look after the land, but any work around 

conservation and waterways has got to 

be worthwhile from an economic point 

of view, rather than legislation. 

‘‘The bulk of the station has been 

farmed pretty conservatively because 

that’s the best way to do it.” 

Mr Nimmo hopes everyone enjoys the 

show and extends sincere thanks to all 

the sponsors who through ‘‘difficult 

times’’ continue to support the 

association which allows it to run ashow 

for the community of Kaikōura,’’ he says. 

Programme 

of events 

8am: Equestrianevents,MainOval. 

8.30am: Stock &Station,Horseand 

Ponyevents,Easternarena. 

9.30am: Sheep judgingcommences. 

10am: Butcheryand cooking 

demonstration, mainmarquee. 

JudgingProduceSheds /Dog / 

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is exciting. 

The 109th Show by the Sea 

community event will be held 

on Saturday, February 25, at 

the South Bay racecourse. 

Last year’s show was 

cancelled due to Covid19 

protocols. 

‘‘We are back, and we hope a 

good crowd turns out to enjoy 

the entertainment and 

competitions on offer,’’ she 

says. 

The Show by the Sea theme 

reflects the rural, urban and 

seabased businesses in the 

district, and its communities, 

and their reliance on one 

another. 

It also emphasises the 

picturesque setting of the 

racecourse site in South Bay 

by the sea. 

Laura says the committee 

has tried to put on as much 

free entertainment on as 

possible, so people can enjoy a 

great day out. 

Clowns Silly Billy and Silly 

Millie, amerrygoround, chair 

‘o’plane, ferris wheel, bouncy 

castle, digger fun, atreasure 

hunt, and ahuge array of trade 

sites and stalls, will provide 

plenty of entertainment for 

everyone. 

The local fire brigade joins 

in the fun this year, and will be 

bringing acouple of fire 

trucks, says Laura. 

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attraction, starts at 11am in the 

shearing shed, while the 

novelty bike powered shearing 

competition will once again be 

held in the hospitality tent. 

Afeature display of natural 

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and versatility of wool. 

It’s aimed at getting people 

to think about the adverse 

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and renewable, can replace 

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North Canterbury News, February 16, 2023 15 

Showtime in Kaikōura 

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Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle 

can not wait for the return of the 

Kaikōura A&P Show, on 

Saturday, February 25. 

The annual show returns to the 

South Bay Racecourse, after 

being acasualty of Covid19 last 

year. 

‘‘It is agood day out and it 

brings people from out of town,’’ 

Mr Mackle says. 

‘‘It is good for the local 

economy and it brings that 

awareness of the rural sector into 

everyone’s mind. 

‘‘It is easy to forget when you 

are city folk. Outside of Kaikōura, 

the area is known more for its 

tourism, but we are small enough 

that we don’t forget what gets us 

through the hard times.’’ 

Mr Mackle said he enjoyed 

everything about the show, with 

the horse competitions, farm 

machinery and creative classes 

all catching his eye. 

‘‘I enjoy seeing all the things 

people make. 

‘‘We have lots of talent 

around.’’ 

Local schools were also busy 

for the first few weeks of the 

school year gearing up for the 

show. 

The extra rain this summer 

meant the racecourse should be 

in good condition, especially for 

the horse competitions. 

‘‘At South Bay at this time of 

year if you don’t irrigate it can be 

hard under foot, which can be a 

turn some of the horse people,’’ 

Mr Mackle said. 

‘‘Horses used to be abig thing 

at the show, so Istarted asking 

Showtime ... Kaikōura Mayor 

Craig Mackle is looking forward to 

the return of the Kaikōura Show. 

PHOTO: FILE 

around and Ifound people were 

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Mr Mackle had arural 

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Rangiora turned out in force 

to hear National Party leader 

Christopher Luxon on 

Tuesday, February 7. 

More than 500 people 

packed into the Rangiora 

Town Hall auditorium to 

listen to the Opposition 

Leader. 

It led to adebate on vaccine 

mandates, hospital waiting 

lists, Three Waters reform 

and the state of the economy. 

Mr Luxon reenforced his 

messages around the cost of 

living crisis, Three Waters 

reform, government 

bureaucracy, cogovernance, 

education and, law and order. 

‘‘I have tremendous hope, 

optimism and positivity about 

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think we are agreat country. 

‘‘Every week Iget out of 

Wellington as fast as Ican and 

Igotolots of towns up and 

down the country and you see 

amazing, incredible people in 

the community helping their 

fellow Kiwis do incredible 

stuff.’’ 

But he believed the country 

was headed in the wrong 

direction. 

The government was 

creating too much 

bureaucracy, when it should 

be focusing on local solutions, 

he said. 

‘‘We are aparty which 

believes deeply in localism 

and devolution.’’ 

Mr Luxon said councils 

around the country had come 

up with arange of proposals 

which were viable 

alternatives to Three Waters 

reform. 

‘‘Your council, led by Dan 

Gordon, has done an 

exceptional job in getting 

other councils on board and 

presenting avery good 

proposal. 

‘‘We think councils have 

proposed models which 

actually stack up, and that’s 

what we should let them do.’’ 

With inflation rising above 

seven percent for the first 

time in three decades, Mr 

Luxon warned of the dangers 

of high inflation experienced 

by his parent’s generation of 

the 1970s and 1980s. 

‘‘In the last two years wages 

have not kept up with 

inflation, so wages are not 

going as far as they used to. 

‘‘If you don’t get agrip on 

inflation, that actually causes 

huge amounts of pain and 

suffering for people in all 

walks of life.’’ 

He said ongoing high 

inflation, and high interest 

rates, could lead to mortgagee 

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The website is calledthe Balmoral 

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banks of theHurunuiRiver, are 

prettynimble. 

Their migration to the campat 

longweekends,and holidays, is 

notjust achance to get awayfrom 

thehustle andbustle of citylife. 

It alsoaboutmaking music, and 

it is striking therightnote with 

campers, andbeyond. 

Kaiapoi’s Sonya Smith hasbeen 

campingout withthe group of 

friends foraboutthreeyears. She 

saysatthe Waitangi Weekend get 

together at Balmoral, the 

Muztones as they are known,put 

on aSunday evening musical bash. 

Over 100people turned up 

There is Murray Spiersonlead 

guitar, TonyThompson, lyrics, 

Aaron Scott on bass,Cory Edwards 

on drums,and Roger Quint, 

playing the harmonica. 

Thefivepiece‘‘garage band’’ 

played forfour hours. 

Sonyaand acoupleofothers 

joined in singing for afew songs at 

thefreegig —all for the love of 

musicand entertaining. 

‘‘It’sfun. 

‘‘We are allfriends,and it was 

such agreat community vibe,’’ 

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Camping spot. 

They have ventured south to 

Bannockburn. No matter where 

they go, theinstruments go to, and 

theirmusic is always ahit with 

youngand old. 

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Sonyasays whenshe arrives at a 

camp shedistributesafew flyers 

to letpeople knowthey will be 

playing,and peoplejust turnup. 

Shesays Murray and Tony have 

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notabandthatwent to pubsto 

play formoney. 

‘‘They play at camps because 

they loveit, and theentertainment 

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The projectistargetingaplantpest, 

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‘‘We're usingtargeted weeding, 

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‘‘Noplanting is neededasnative 

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KaiapoiBorough School is 

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design will speed up the the 

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After endinglast year at close 

to capacity, principal Hayden 

van Lent is hopingtohave two 

new classrooms in time for term 

four. 

The new classrooms were 

being built in Nelsonand were 

due to be trucked down to 

KaiapoibySeptember. 

‘‘It’s exciting. 

‘‘Our school is growing,’’Mr 

van Lent said. 

‘‘Last yearwewere close to 

capacity and the Ministry [of 

Education] recognised that and 

is movingquicklytoensurewe 

can caterfor the extra 

numbers. 

‘‘The modular design is a 

quickerdesign,sowehave been 

pencilled in forfurther 

classrooms as the roll grows.’’ 

The school endedlast year 

with 400 pupils, he said. 

All of the classroom spaces 

were occupied in term fourlast 

year, with just the staffroom, 

hall and library available for 

use. 

The school began the new 

school year with 375 pupilsand 

was expected to keepgrowing 

due to the growth of the 

Silverstream subdivision. 

The roll was just 301 back in 

July 2021. 

The modular designoroffsite 

manufactured buildingsisa 

new method being utilised by 

Anticipation ... Kaiapoi Borough School is hoping to receive two new 

classrooms on site by September. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

the Ministry of Education to 

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schools. 

The new buildings can be 

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replacement and emergency 

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As the buildings were built 

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The builders simply camein 

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Mr van Lent said while there 

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‘‘The process has been great 

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focus on the most important 

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Rga couple celebrate 65 years of marriage 


Making acommitment to eachother, 

andmaking it work, is the key to a 

lasting relationship, accordingtoJune 

andAlanPorterwho celebrate their 

65th Blue Sapphire,wedding 

anniversary this weekend. 

‘‘Younever stopworkingatit,’’isMrs 

Porters advice. 

TheRangiorabasedcouple fondly 

recalledtheirwedding dayon 

February15, 1958. 

‘‘It was adamp day.Infactdad had to 

hold my weddingdress andtrain up 

because it wassowet underfoot as I 

walkedinto the HolyTrinity Church in 

Avonside, Christchurch,’’Mrs Porter 

says. 

AllMrPorter hadtodowas walk 

around thecorner with hisbrother 

because he lived close to the church. 

Thecouple hadmet four years 

earlierataschooldance whenJune 

(17) was asixthformer at Avonside 

Girlsand Alan(19) wasanapprentice 

carpenter. 

Alan sayshemissed getting the 

chancetowalk her home that night. 

‘‘Some one elsebeat me to it,but we 

made adatefor the nextday in alocal 

park andwehave been together ever 

since,’’ recalls Mr Porter. 

MrsPorter says sheremembers Alan 

wasagood dancerand he kept asking 

hertodance allnight. 

Thecouple were engaged when June 

turned 19,but sherecalls her father 

making her waituntilshe was 21 to get 

married. 

Shewas workingatthe BankofNew 

Zealand processingcheques while 

Alan, whowas originallyfromGore, 

completedhis apprenticeship with one 

Sapphire anniversary ... June and Alan Porter of Rangiora celebrate their 65th wedding 

anniversary. 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

of Christchurch’s oldbuilding 

companies. 

‘‘They built all of Regent Streetback 

in the day.’’ 

The couplesettledintomarriedlife. 

After ayear Alanfollowedinthe 

footsteps of hisgrandfatherand signed 

on as apolice constable. 

He stayedwiththe force forthe next 

30 years,having avariedrole usinghis 

23 

carpentry skillsservicing 58 police 

houses from AshburtontoKaikoura, 

while helping outonroyal tours or on 

major murder cases. 

MrsPorter stayedwith theBNZ until 

thefirstoftheirthree children was 

due, andlater returned to the banking 

world. 

Sheeventually retired as a 

department headatthe United Bank. 

However thecouple couldn’tstay 

retired forlong, soontaking on therole 

of motel mindersinChristchurch and 

lateratHanmerSprings before finally 

retiring whenbothturned 70. 

‘‘Iusedtopinch myself in 

amazement at how we hadlanded the 

jobofmotelmindersinsuchalovely 

place,’’Mrs Portersaid of Hanmer. 

Both hadapassionfor helping 

others. Alan joinedthe Freemasons 

workinghis waythrough the ranks,and 

says he loved being oneofthe few 

peopletherewho could play theorgan. 

MrsPorter says shelovedhelping out 

at Citizens Adviceand both joined 

Probusfor anumberofyears. 

ButMrPorter’s greatestjoy,after 

takingcareofhis wife, has been his life 

long passion forneedle point making 

intricately detailed cushionsand wall 

art. 

‘‘I’ve always loved it becauseitkeeps 

me thinking and usingmyhands,’’ he 

says. 

Alan’sotherpassionislawnbowls 

beingapastpresidentofthe Burwood 

Bowling Cluband later an active 

memberofthe RangioraBowling Club. 

Thefamily’sthree children,six 

grand children and three great 

grandchildren are joining June and 

Alan forafamily reunioninRangiora 

this weekend. 

Epic run for mental health around Hagley Park 

AChristchurch builder, who was born 

and raised in North Canterbury in his 

younger years, will be pounding the turf 

of Hagley Park for 24 hours next month 

in abid to raise funds for mental health. 

Jackson LynskeyReid, aged 25 –Jack 

to family and friends –says it is 

something he has wanted to do for ayear 

or so. 

He believes it’s ‘‘a cool thing to do’’ 

and away to help people. 

Jack chose IamHope to fundraise for 

after hearing about the mental health 

situation in New Zealand through social 

media and radio. 

‘‘I think they do an amazing job. They 

target mental health, which is 

something Ihave struggled with in the 

past, so Ithink it’s right to go with them.’’ 

While Jack hasn’t received help 

himself from IAmHope,hehas through 

other pathways, and he believes it is 

extremely important for young people in 

that situation to receive help. 

‘‘I think alot of young people go 

through mental health struggles in their 

teens or early 20s and don’t speak up 

and receive help, which is why our 

mental health struggle is so high in New 

Zealand. 

‘‘I have friends who work in and 

around mental health and for ayoung 

person to actually receive proper help 

when they are feeling down, or at alow 

point in their life is very hard. ‘‘That’s 

why free counselling sessions etc. are 

very important when people are starting 

to feel down.’’ 

Jack aims to raise $10,000 with his run, 

and after he posted his intentions via a 

video on Facebook along with a 

Givealittle link, the amount has already 

topped $6000 so far. 

‘‘To all those who are supporting me 

The Widest Music Variety 

Friday 6pm & replayed at 12pm Sunday 

Tune in nowtolistenon104.9 North Canterbury 

and103.7 Hanmer Springs andKaikoura 

so far, it’s abig thank you for that,’’ he 

says. 

“Every cent counts and to see how 

much money IAmHope has already 

received is wicked.’’ Jack says the 

support and messages he has received 

has been amazing, and believes his 

video on Facebook has started a 

conversation ‘‘in some areas’’. 

‘‘I’ve noticed it with my friends group 

for astart, which is epic to see.’’ Jack 

will also donate $20 himself for every 

lap he completes. He says alot of people 

have also messaged him offering 

support by running alap with him. The 

24hour fundraiser run will start 

around 6am on Friday, March 10. 

IAmHope is ayouth and communityfocused 

support group run by The Key to 

Life Charitable Trust, founded in 2010 

by Mike King. Go to givealittle.co.nz/ 

fundraiser/hagleyfor24. 

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Epic run ... Jack LynskeyReid will run for 

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raise funds for the IamHope charity 

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New South Wales, Ms Thomson, 

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jockey due to whatwas 

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weight. 

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now making everypost a 

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Shears —ironically at a 

racecourse —being her eighth 

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the Southern Shearsthis 

weekendonher way to her 

Golden Shears goal in 

Masterton on March 24. 

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says. 

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His own son, Jason Win — 

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(23) has won the Central OtagoStud 

Merino Breeders junior judging 

trophy, beating her partner Ben 

Harmer into second place for the 

second time. 

The competition and educational 

day washeld at EarnscleughStation 

whereaninformation session was 

held before the competition, givinga 

briefoverview of ram selection, the 

judging process and the basics of 

breeding values. 

The two top placegetters in the 

competition, open to 18 to 25yearolds,will 

represent the region in the 

New Zealand final, whichwill be held 

at the WanakaA&P Show next month. 

Miss Campbell said it was ‘‘pretty 

cool’’ to repeat lastyear’s win. 

Askedifthere was any rivalry with 

her partner, she laughed ‘‘oh yeah, I 

thinkhewas abit ticked off’’. 

Originallyfrom Canterbury,she 

grew up on alifestyle propertynear 

Oxford. 

She attended Rangiora High School 

whereagriculture was offered as a 

subject and she enjoyed studying it. 

Growing up surroundedbyfarms, 

doingsome work dairying and also 

having some sheep and calvesathome 

—coupledwith the facther uncle had 

afarm —meant she was always 

interestedinagriculture. 

Afterleaving school, she studied an 

agriculture degree at Lincoln 

University; it was ahappy experience 

—‘‘I learned heaps and had alot of fun 

on the way’’,she said. 

Duringthe practical component of 

her studies, she workedonErewhon 

Station, aproperty famed for its 

Clydesdalehorses. 

She has beenatthe Paterson 

family’s Armidale propertyat 

Gimmerburn for nearly two years. 

She said the Patersonswere well 

known for theirpassionfor merino 

wooland she enjoyedworking with the 

sheep. 

BothSimon and AllanPaterson had 

been very goodatteaching her aboutthe 

stud side of the operation and also wool. 

She had embarked on awool course 

through SIT while she had beenthere. 

With the help of four working dogs,she 

had avariety of work, including stock 

work,tractor work and yard work, Miss 

Campbellsaid.She did astud lambing 

beat and some recording. 

This year’sjuniorjudgingcompetition 

attractedeight entrants and,while she 

admitted to afew nerves beforehand, 

‘‘everyone’sinthe same boat’’. She had 

also done somecattle exhibiting before 

moving to Armidale which had proven 

useful. 

She was looking forward to the Wanaka 

Show,particularlygiven last year’s event 

was cancelled due to Covid19 and she 

missed out on competing.Armidale also 

had sheep and fleeces enteredatthe 

show. 

Miss Campbell and Mr Harmer, who 

grew up on Castle RidgeStation in Mid 

Canterbury, were leavingthe Maniototo 

soon, and she wouldmiss the area, saying 

it had beenan‘‘awesome’’ place to live. 

‘‘The community is great —everyone is 

so friendly,’’ she said. 

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Looking at the crop of oats he was 

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Canterbury Country defend Hawke Cup 

By LINDSAY KERR 

Canterbury Country cricket successfully 

defended the coveted Hawke Cup at 

MainPower Oval last weekend after 

swamping Otago Country. 

It was the third defence in the current 

era. 

This arecord, and came after a 

desperate last over three weeks ago in a 

challenge, to keep the cup. 

Anervous Otago side won the toss, and 

following over night rain and elected to 

bat. 

Its innings never gained any 

momentum, and it was bundled out for 

only 123 in the 48th over. 

The best of the Canterbury Country 

bowlers was Blake Coburn who grabbed 

three wickets off 8.5 overs. 

Canterbury Country in reply, feasted 

on the Otago bowling attack and reached 

its first goal, passing the total for the loss 

of only two wickets. 

It batted through day two, and went on 

to amass 526 runs, for the loss of only 

five wickets. 

All the Country batters reached 

double figures, with the highlight being 

athird wicket stand of 241 between 

LeestonSouthbridge's Harry 

Chamberlain and Jesse Frew from 

Darfield. It is the association’s second 

highest third wicket stand since the 

Cup’s 1962 inception. 

The record is 280 set by Matt Laffey 

and Shannon Stewart in 2015 against 

Nelson. 

The next challenge will come from 

Hawkes Bay on February 24. 

Scoreboard; Canterbury Country 526/5 

(Harry Chamberlain 165, Jesse Frew 86 

,Rhys Mariu 62, ASidey 64 not out, Matt 

Laffey 54 not out, ARedfern 39, Tim 

Gruigters 38) beat Otago Country 123 

(Blake Coburn 3/21, Frew 2/22). 

Discussing tactics ... The Canterbury 

Country Cricket team which successfully 

defended the Hawke Cup at MainPower 

Oval last weekend. 


Cheerleaders aiming to reach great heights 


As she entersher fourth season 

cheerleadingcoach, Empire 

Athletics owner, Michelle 

Cumming, is lookingforward to 

her youngathletescompetingon 

the international stage later this 

year. 

In August three teams of 

Rangiora based cheerleaders 

will be heading to Australiato 

compete against the best. 

‘‘Ourteamsare right up there, 

and have already won several 

awards in competitions, with 

threefirstsatthe recentNew 

Zealand Nationals in Auckland,’’ 

Michelle says. 

She sayscheerleading is a 

fantastic sport for young 

individuals. 

It encompasses many different 

disciplines —gymnastic floor 

tumbling,acrobatic stunts, 

aerobic jumps, and high intensity 

dance. 

‘‘It makes it an incredibly 

multifaceted sport,and given the 

nature of the sport, you won’tfind 

anything else thatcompares 

when looking at the ‘team’ 

aspect,’’she says. 

But Michelle is quick to point 

out that cheerleading today is not 

the often misinterpreted 

Hollywood version. 

‘‘We are not running out on to 

playingfieldsinfront of sports 

teams. 

‘‘Theboys and girls here are 

serious about learning how to 

add to skills theyhavealready 

learnt as gymnasts and dancers, 

or in aerobicsorasathletes.’’ 

She saysitisall about the 

team. 

‘‘If one athleteismissing it 

impacts up to four others. On top 

of the obvious physical benefits 

of being active in sport,our 

athleteslearn soft skills such as 

team work, communication, 

confidence,selfdiscipline, 

adaptabilityand leadership.’’ 

Empire Athletics, is the first 

gym of its kind in North 

Canterbury, and celebrates its 

third birthday on February24. 

Michelle says they had a 

bumpystart, due to the arrival of 

Covid not longafter they had 

launched,but she believes they 

have come up swinging, and are 

able to hold their own at 

competitions. 

‘‘The response frompeople 

wantingtolearn this wonderful 

sport is phenomenal. We have 

grown every yearasmore and 

morepeople want to takepart in 

thisclose contactsport.’’ She says 

Empire caterstoathletesaged 

fromfive years to adults. 

The youthnovice team — 

512yrs —isabeginners pathway 

to the elite team. The seniorelite 

coed team (1018yrs)istraining 

at level3inpreparation forits 

first overseas event thisyear. 

It’sthe teamspiritthat has 

attracted16yearold rugby 

player Ashton Cameron to the 

sport. 

‘‘I love team sport andthis is 

oneofthe best Ihave ever been 

partof. It’s somethingdifferent 

andeveryoneissofocused on 

doing their best,’’ he says. 

Pegasus Bays School pupil 

Rubie Attrill aged11, lovesthe 

tumbling and dance aspectsof 

thesport,but says the best part is 

thepeople she gets to train 

alongside. 

‘‘I did gym,dance andballet, 

butthe peoplehere are the best. 

They are so supportiveofeach 

other,’’ she saysasshe is 

propelledupwardsbythree 

other girls up in an aerial 

manoeuvre. 

Michelle says the sports 

combines many different skills 

and is very intensive. 

Cheerleading fun ... Rubie Attrill is hoisted up by Matilda Harland (left), 

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New style ... Oxford Area School pupils Oscar O’Connor (13, left), Nathaniel Sillars (13), Kaitlyn Campbell (13) and 

Hannah Mullis (14) model the new school uniform. 

PHOTO:DAVID HILL 

Uniform change supported 



School uniforms can be a 

polarising subject, but not, it 

seems, at Oxford Area School. 

The school unveiled anew 

school uniform this year, which 

has been met with aseal of 

approval from pupils. 

Principal Mike Hart said the 

change followed extensive 

engagement with staff, parents 

and pupils. 

‘‘Uniforms are quite polarised 

within quite diverse 

communities —from those who 

want abusiness attire, to those 

who don’t want any uniform.’’ 

Mr Hart said asurvey of the 

school community was held in 

2020 and found there was plenty 

of interest in modifying the 

uniform. 

Over the next year aworking 

group, comprising staff, parents 

and pupil representatives, was 

formed to develop anew uniform 

which was gender neutral. 

There is now one uniform all 

year round, with no summer and 

winter uniform, but pupils from 

Year 7can choose between a 

business shirt or apolo shirt. 

‘‘The aim of the uniform was to 

have amodern uniform for 

modern learning,’’ Mr Hart said. 

‘‘We were very conscious the 

cost of the uniform needed to be 

manageable for our school 

community.’’ 

To ease the burden on families, 

aone year transition has been 

introduced, with pupils able to 

wear either the old or new 

uniform or amix this year, before 

the new uniform takes effect in 

2024. 

But Mr Hart has been 

surprised by the uptake, 

especially among Year 12 pupils. 

‘‘We were quite surprised 

given that by the time we fully 

implement the uniform in 2024 

they will be Year13 and won’t 

need to wear auniform. 

‘‘What it tells us is they like it. 

‘‘There has been amassive 

uptake on the new uniform. 

‘‘I think that is because there 

was astrong student voice in the 

development of the uniform, so 

they bought into the outcome.’’ 

NEWS 

North Canterbury News, February 16, 2023 35 

Spotlight on ensuring 

local voices are heard 



Waimakariri Mayor Dan 

Gordon hopestoraise his 

council’s concernsabout the 

planningprocessover the 

coming months. 

Mr Gordon has been 

appointedtoaMinisterial 

AdvisoryGroup —the resource 

managementreform local 

government steeringgroup — 

alongwith mayors, council 

chiefexecutives andMinistry 

for the Environment officials. 

The steering group will 

advise the government on the 

Natural and Built 

Environments Bill, the Spatial 

PlanningBill and the Climate 

AdaptationBill, whichwere set 

to replace the Resource 

ManagementAct (RMA). 

‘‘We will be workingtomake 

sure localgovernment’s and 

our communities’ voicesare 

heardand understood.’’ 

Mr Gordon has already 

raised concerns with 

Environment Minister David 

Parker during last year’s Local 

Government Conference 

around the ability of 

developerstomake private 

planchangerequests while a 

Correction 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon 

council is in the process of 

reviewing itsDistrict Plan. 

The question came to light 

after aprivate plan change 

request was lodged by 

RollestonIndustrial 

Developments Ltd. 

The request sought to 

develop anew subdivision at 

Ohoka, while the council was 

still completing its 

Waimakariri District Plan 

review. 

Mr Gordon asked if there 

could be moratorium placed on 

privateplan change requests. 

‘‘I have heard back from the 

Minister’s office, and it is being 

considered as part of the RMA 

reforms.’’ 

He said he would raisethe 

question againthrough the 

MinisterialAdvisory Group. 

In the recent story about under five karate lessons in the 

February 9issue of North Canterbury News, Sensei Hayden 

Wilmott of Goju Ryu Karate wasincorrectly named as Hayden 

Willmot of GKR Karate.The error is regretted. 

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What’s happening in your 

community… 

Temporary Chlorine Added tothe South 

Kaiapoi Water Supply 

As aprecautionary measure, Council has begun 

supplying chlorinated water to South Kaiapoi. 

Chlorine has been introduced asaresult of low 

levels of organic material having been detected. 

This is avery precautionary approach, taking 

into account recent feedback from Taumata 

Arowai, the water regulator for New Zealand, on 

the chlorine exemption process, and the need to 

respond even to low level events. 

It should be expected that at times chlorine will 

need to be used as an emergency or temporary 

measure on some of our schemes. It is an 

important tool in allowing us to operate 

non-chlorinated schemes over the long term. 

Amore complete update will be provided in the 

coming weeks outlining the steps Council is going 

through with its exemption applications overall, 

including for Woodend and North Kaiapoi. 

Request for Residents toReport Drainage 

Issues aer Heavy Rainfall 

The District, like muchofAotearoa, was lesoggy 

thisweekasCyclone Gabriellepassed overthe motu. 

Waimakariri was fortunate to be spared the worst 

of the weather and we continue to assist our 

northern neighbours with several staff assisting in 

Auckland’s Emergency Operations Centre over the 

past few weeks. 

We’re continually assessing flood-prone areas 

to mitigate the risk to people and property 

during adverse weather events, and we’re asking 

residents for their help identifying problem areas. 

You can report drainage issues to us quickly and 

easily via our website. 

The increase in large rainfall events in the past twelve 

months further highlights the necessary flooding 

mitigation work council iscurrently undertaking. 

Oxford Pedestrian Crossing Upgrades 

Pedestrian crossing upgrades began this week on 

Main Street in Oxford. 

Due to concerns around the safety for pedestrians 

at the three pedestrian crossing along Main Street 

Oxford, the following upgrades will be completed 

at each crossing: 

• Upgraded zebra markings tomatch the 

new specifications 

• Installation of larger belisha discs 

• Updating of other line marking associated with 

the crossings 

• Installation of tactile indicator products 

where required. 

The crossing at the Town Hall will be shied further 

east (towards the Police Station), which will also 

include extension ofthe northern kerb build-out, 

construction of mountable kerb build-outs on the 

southern side and amendments todrainage. 

The road shoulder will be closed where works are 

being carried out, and there may also be diversions 

in place for pedestrians. 

The main traffic management impacts will be 

when works are being undertaken on the crossing 

located outside of the Town Hall. The crossing 

outside of Fresh Choice and the Oxford Store only 

require minor line marking and tactile indicator 

products to be installed, so the disruption in this 

area will be short. 

Staff will work closely with the contractor to 

ensure the impacts of on-street parking loss are 

minimised for businesses within close proximity. 

Work should be completed by mid-March. 

These small upgrades are being carried out 

throughout the district this summer. 

Have you signed up for 

the Waimakariri District 

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Tojoin visit: 

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2023 Census 

information sessions. 

Find out more about the census – 

why it is important, and how to 

take part. 

Popintoyourlocal library forone of the 

following information sessions. 

Thursday 23February •11am–12noon 

Oxford Library 

Friday 24 February •1–2pm 

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre 

Saturday 25 February •10.30–11.30am 

Rangiora Library 

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Third Rates 

Instalment Due 

We’d like to remind you that the third 

instalment ofrates is due on20February. 

Online go to... 

waimakariri.govt.nz/services/online-services 

(credit card and debit card payments incur a 

convenience fee). 

Internet banking 

Account number: 010877-0129222-00 

Use the valuation number on your rates invoice 

as reference. If you are paying rates on more 

than one property,email details of payment to 

finance@wmk.govt.nz 

In person 

Epos and cash payments are welcome at 

any Council service centre. 

If you are having difficulty paying your 

rates, we encourage you to get in touch 

with us at rates@wmk.govt.nz to talk 

through payment options. 

YOUTH 

Development Grant 

Available to young people living 

in the Waimakariri District aged 

between 12 and 24. 

Applications are now open and will 

close on Friday 3March 2023. 

For more information: 

com.board@wmk.govt.nz 

027 254 3940 

waimakariri.govt.nz

Youth referred 

Policehave apprehendeda14yearold 

Waimakariri youthfollowing 

vandalism and damage reported at 

the Taggart Earthmovingsite in 

Ravenswood, NorthCanterbury in 

November last year. 

He has been referred to 

Waimakariri Police Youth Aid 

Section. It was the resultofmany 

hours of work and numerous 

enquiries by North Canterbury 

Police, Police say. 

Work will continueoutside of the 

court process,alongwith our 

partner agencies, to support to 

these offenders and their families 

with the aim of preventing reoffending. 

The message to anyone who sees 

suspicious activity is to call 111if it 

is happening now, or 105 if it's after 

the fact. 

SPORTS RESULTS 

Amberley Golf Club 

Opening Day:Yellowball teams, 

stableford:SWebby, GMcGeddie, GDench, 

LSchwaiger 191; BBalderstone,SHartley, 

PNeumann, JYates 188; DVan Turnhout, 

AGenet,RHack,DGoodwin. 179; I 

Holding, RWilshire,NRhynd,JBurrows, 

GWilliams,176. 

MidWeekMen: PWylie40,DRowell 38, N 

Rhynd 38, BGill 37, AFalloon36, NReeves 

36, DFlewellen 36.Women: Team 

Stableford: JMorgan, JLucas,LWilly 91;K 

Percy, BYates,DBanton.89. February 11: 

Stableford: IHolding41, MNeale 37,N 

Granger 36,SHartley36, AGenet 36,R 

Wilshire36, KRayner 36. Mid Week Men:J 

Wigley 43,BBalderstone 38, GD’Avergne 

37, DRowell 37, GRamsay 36.Hole in One: 

JohnByrne. 

Cars Wanted 

CASH 4CARS 

and 4WD'S 

Phone 

Automotive 

Parts 

03 313 7216 

CARAVAN AND VEHICLE 

Buyer: We purchase all 

Caravans and Vehicles; 

sitting around a long time 

needing repairs etc, no 

worries, we buy then all; 

give us amessage for afree 

quote. —Ph. 021-592-625. 

CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

wanted for dismantling or 

repair. Phone 027 258 

8366. 

FALCONS & 

COMMODORES 

WANTED 

Suitable for 

dismantling or repairs 

Ph 313 7216 

2412522 

Livestock 

FREE 

SAUSAGES 

with processed beef 

Conditions apply 

MEAT2U.NZ 

2550962 

HOME KILL 

313 0022 

Wanted To Buy 

$$$ 

Amalgamated Scrap Metal 

Ltd. Specialists in farm 

machineryand farm clean 

ups, old vehicles etc. 

100% locally owned. 

Ph 0800 030 712 or 

027 695 0480. 

2312759 

Home Services 

ROOF 

PAINTING 

20yrs local 

experience. 

allroofs.co.nz 

027 416 0530 

2533270 

Educational 

Learn how to 

weave aseat in 

Seagrass, Cane 

or Paper Rush. 

Single day classes 

in Rangiora. 

Ph Jacqui 

021 0835 0333 

or visit 

www.seatweaving.co.nz 

2556520 

For Hire 

PORTABLE CATTLE 

yards &loading ramp for 

hire. Phone 027 540 0027. 

READING /SPELLING 

Tutor (Amberley )$35 for 

30-40 minute session with 

experienced primary school 

teacher. Text Amber 

Cavanagh 022 121 9029 for 

more information. 

TUITION available. Primary 

and secondary up to 

NCEA level 3. In centre 

(Rangiora) or interactive 

online from your home. 

Each student on an individually 

tailored programme. 

Kip McGrath Rangiora has 

been serving the local community 

for 30 +years. Give 

us acall (03) 313 3638 or 

book your free assessment 

online https://www. 

kipmcgrath.co.nz/rangiora. 

Religious Notices 

His Presence Church 

Invites you to 

Encounter &Healing 

6.30pm 

Wednesday nights, 

Starts 22 nd February 

Pipe Band Hall 

New World Carpark, Rangiora 

Contact Pastor 027 215 4359 

Or Pastor Susan 022 494 5540 

Situations Vacant 

Situations Wanted 

KITCHENHAND, Baker 

assistant available, updated 

CV, has transport. Ph Meg 

027 963 4614. 

Admin Assistant 

Do you need help 

running the admin side 

of your business? 

Iamhere to help! 

Emails, invoicing, 

reconciling and more. 

Feel free to call or txt 

Ayshaon022 350 8587 

Rangiora High School 

Netball Co-ordinator 

This is afixed term position commencing asap and 

ends 10 November 2023. Term 1will be10hrs/ 

week, T2-3 8hrs/wk and T4 –4hrs/wk. 

For more information, please visit the Join Us / 

Employment page of our website. 

www.rangiorahigh.school.nz 

Applications close 9am on 20 February2023 

2554280 

Unichem Fenwicks Pharmacy 

Medication DeliveryDriver 

129 Williams Street, Kaiapoi 

We are looking for apermanent parttime delivery 

driver (1-3) hours aday,Mon-Fri 4.30pm Start 

Must have: 

•Full NZ valid drivers licence 

•Pass Drug test and Police check will be 

done 

•Must have areliable vehicle 

•Working in asmall community 

Contact Tiffany or Rob on03327 7339 or 

apply to fenwick@pharmacy.unichem.co.nz 

NEWS &CLASSIFIED 



OUR BUSINESS IS GROWING... 

here’s how we can help grow yours too! 

2557213 

Firewood 

SPLIT Old Man Pine 3.7m 

@ $260, Split Hardwood 

Mix 3.7m @$360. Mobile 

021 993 497. 

2557326 

37 

Rangiora High School 

Kaiāwhina/Teacher Aide 

Rangiora High School is proud to be a caring, 

community-based environment inspiring life-long 

learning. Students are at the centre of our work. 

We are seeking to appoint aKaiāwhina to undertake 

learning support work. 

•Fixed Term, part-time (25 hours per week) 

(Terms 1&2) 

Relevant experience and/or qualifications are an 

advantage. 

Please visit the Join Us /Employment page of our 

website to make an application 

www.rangiorahigh.school.nz 

Applications close 9am on 6March 2023. 

2557343 

WE NEED YOU! 

Deliverers required 

forthe North 


News 

Tofind out more, 

contact: 

MarkKelly 

South Island Distribution Manager 

P: 029 983 2293 

E: mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz 

Deliver your mailers to your 

customers with us: 

. 

We can deliver your mailer targeted locally to the customers most 

likely to buy from you or offer you mass reach via our South Island 

network. 

Your mailer can be delivered as an insert in our paper or separately 

in the letterbox. 

Contact us today for 

a plan to suit your 

business. 

SUPERVISORS wanted across the south island 

To be asupervisor you will need: 

• Asuitable van, mobile phone and computer with internet access 

• Ability to handle deliveries of large quantities each week 

• Ability to manage your own team of deliverers 

DELIVERERS wanted across the south island 

To be adeliverer you will need: 

• Afew free hours each week 

• Ability to home deliver papers and flyers to your own territory 

*You must be11years or older for this position 

Contact Mark Kelly South Island Distribution Manager 

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

CLASSIFIED 



PROPERTY OFFICER 

We offer|Tāmātou mahi 

We offer varied flexible work arrangements options to 

supportabalance between work,family,and personal life. 

Workingfor asmall council offersabreadth of experience 

you do not getworkingfor alargerorganisation. Our team 

isrelaxed,helpful andfriendly. We encourageand support 

individual learning and development byproviding training 

where needed 

About therole |MōTeTūranga 

This permanent role will assistinensuring Council property 

is maintained efficiently and effectively. Key Duties will 

include condition assessments of all Council property 

and buildings, assisting with maintenance plans, project 

managing capital works and maintaining the property 

database. 

Youwill be based inAmberley, only 45minutes from 

Christchurch. Nomore traffic when commuting to work 

or parking hassles. We also have anestablished carpool 

system fromChristchurch. 

Aboutyou |Mōu 

Most important isyour attitude and what you can bring 

to the team. Ideally you have experience in assessing 

the condition of buildings and the establishment of 

maintenance plans,orsimilar relevant experience. 

In this role weexpect you to have the ability to read and 

interpretlegislationand have attentiontodetail.Ifyou are 

committed to providing apositive customer experience, 

have excellent people and communications skills, and 

possess ahighlevelofdigital confidence this could be the 

jobfor you. 

For more information view the position description or 

contact Liz Atkinson027 7332237oremail 

liz.atkins@hurunui.govt.nz. 

To apply forthis job go to: 

https://hdcjobs.co.nz/Vacancies&enter refcode: 6251114. 

Applicationsclose26February2023. 

Interviewswillbeheld3/8 March 2023.. 

2557027 

Retail Sales 

Full Time, Fixed Term 

We Need You! 

McAlpines Mitre 10 MEGA are seeking applications from 

outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic people to join our 

successful Retail team, on aFixed Term. 

• Customer focused 

• Working inside and outside 

• Mustbephysically fit and strong 

• Requiredtoclimb ladders and use lifting equipment 

• Work as part of ateam 

• Beabletothink proactively 

• Work hard andsmart 

• Familiarityineither DIY or Customer Service preferred 

• Weekendwork required, up to 40 hours 

McAlpines have an active drug &alcohol policy in place, 

apre-employment drug test andmedical will be required. 

Applicants must be aNew Zealand resident or hold avalid 

New Zealand visa. 

Please send your application and CV to: 

Retail Sales Team Member, McAlpinesMitre10MEGA, 

Private Bag 1003, Rangiora 7440 

2547334 

Caretaker /Kaitiaki 

Torotoroa-Amberley School 

Aposition exists for anew caretaker at our 

wonderful school. 

Do you take pride in your work? Can you 

problem solve? Are you practically minded? 

Can work independently and manage your 

time well? 

This might be the job for you. 15 hours /week. 

Expressions of interest 

to the Principal, 

Antony Criglington by 4pm, 

Monday 20 th February. 

principal@amberley.school.nz 

027 404 9119 

2555482 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLYOF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

Mackenzie Holdings 2021 

Ltd has made application 

to the District Licensing 

Committee ( DLC) at 

Rangora for the renewal of 

an On-Licence in respect 

of the premises situated 

at 468 Mandeville Road, 

Ohoka known as The 

Platform Bar Restaurant 

&Cafe. 

The general nature of the 

business conducted (or to 

be conducted) under the 

licence is Restaurant /Bar. 

The days on which and 

the hours during which 

alcohol is (or is intended 

to be) sold under the 

licence are Sunday to 

Thursday 8am - 11pm, 

Friday &Saturday 8am to 

12pm. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee at 

215 High Street, Rangiora. 

Any person who is entitled 

to object and who wishes 

to object to the issue of 

the licence may, not later 

than 15 working days after 

the date of the publication 

of this notice, file anotice 

in writing of the objection 

with the Secretary of 


Licensing Committee 

at Private Bag 1005, 

Rangiora or email to 

records@wmk.govt.nz. 

No objection to the 

renewal of alicence may 

be made in relation to a 

matter other than amatter 

specified in section 131 

of the Sale and Supply of 

Alcohol Act 2012. 

This is the first publication 

of this notice. 

2556136v1 

Rangiora Arts Society 

Interested in Art? 

Come along to the function rooms 

at the Rangiora A&P Show Grounds, 

9am - 2.30pm, every Tuesday. 

If you’re keen on an evening session, please 

phone Marg Stephenson on 021 047 6878. If we 

get enough people, art in the evening will happen. 

2556218 

BOOK FAIR 

Friday 17and Saturday 18 February, 

2023 at St Bart’s ChurchHall, 

23 Cass St., Kaiapoi 

9:00am to 6:00pm Friday and 

9:00am to 2:00pm Saturday 

** Eftpos available ** 

Books $2.00 each or 6books 

for $10.00, puzzles $4.00 

Teaand coffee available. 

This is an Anglican Parish of Kaiapoi 

Fundraiser towards parish work. 

2553447 

WOODEND Spring 

Flower Show, AGM, 27th 

February 2023, held at 10 

Waiora Lane at 1pm, all 

welcome. 

For Sale 

PORTABLE baby cot with 

mattress in original box, 

used once, clean smoke free 

home. High chair, used 

once, original box $140 for 

both. Phone 021 109 9599. 



OFF-LICENCE 


ANDSUPPLYOF 


HM Liquor Ltd, 16 

Southbrook Road, Rangiora 

has made application to the 

District Licensing Committee 

at Rangiora for the renewal 

of an Off Licence in respect 

of the premises situated 

at 16 Southbrook Road, 

Southbrook, Rangiora known 

as Liquorland Southbrook. 


business conducted (or to be 

conducted) under the licence 

is Bottlestore. 

The days on which and the 

hours during which alcohol 

is (or is intended to be) sold 

under the licence are Monday 

-Sunday 7am to 10pm. 





Licensing Committee at 215 

High Street, Rangiora. 



to object to the issue of the 

licence may,not later than 15 

working days after the date of 

the publication of this notice, 

file anotice in writing of the 

objection with the Secretary 



Private Bag 1005, Rangiora 

or email to records@wmk. 

govt.nz. 

No objection to the renewal 

of alicence may be made in 

relation to amatter other than 

amatter specified in section 

131 of the Sale and Supply of 

Alcohol Act 2012. 

This is the second publication 

of this notice. This notice was 

first published on 9February 

2023. 

2553957v2 

WORLD DAY OF 

PRAYER, Salvation Army 

Worship Centre, Ashley 

Street, Rangiora. Friday 3rd 

March. Service 1.30pm followed 

by afternoon tea. 

Public Notices 

HINEMOA Kaiapoi 

Hockey Club, AGM, 

Monday 20th February 

2023, at 6pm, Hinemoa 

Kaiapoi Hockey Clubrooms, 

Smith Street, Kaiapoi. 

Queries to 

hinemoakaiapoihockey@ 

outlook.com 



OFF-LICENCE 


ANDSUPPLYOF 


99 Liquor Ltd, 73 Victoria 

St, Rangiora, T/A Liquorland 

Rangiora has made 

application to the District 


Rangiora for the issue of a 

Off- Licence in respect of 

the premises situated at 73 

Victoria St, Rangiora known 

as Liquorland Rangiora. 




licence is Retail Bottlestore. 

The days on which and the 

hours during which alcohol 

is (or is intended to be) 

sold under the licence are 

Monday - Sunday 8am to 

10pm. 









to object to the issue of the 

licence may, not later than 

15 working days after the 

date of the publication of this 

notice, file anoticeinwriting 

of the objection with the 

Secretary of the Waimakariri 

District Licensing 

Committee at Private Bag 

1005, Rangiora or email to 

records@wmk.govt.nz. 

No objection to the issue 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than a matter specified in 

section 105 (1) of the Sale 

and Supply of Alcohol Act 

2012. 

This is the firstpublication of 

this notice. 

2556138v1 



ON-LICENCE 


AND SUPPLYOF 


Golden Eagle Brewery Ltd 

has made application to the 

District Licensing Committee 

at Rangiora for the renewal 

of On licence &variation of 

On Licence +Off Licence 

in respect of the premises 

situated at 184 Williams St, 

Kaiapoi 7630 known as Five 

Peaks Brew Co. 




licence is Tavern. 

The days on which and 

the hours during which 

alcohol is (or is intended to 

be) sold under the licence 

are On Licence =Sunday 

- Thursday 8.00am - 

11.00pm, Friday -Saturday 

8.00am -1.00am. 

Off Licence = Monday - 

Sunday 8:00am -10:00pm. 









to object to the issue of 

the licence may, not later 

than 15 working days after 

the date of the publication 

of this notice, file anotice 

in writing of the objection 

with the Secretary of 



Private Bag 1005, Rangiora 

or email to records@wmk. 

govt.nz. 

No objection to the renewal 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than a matter specified in 

section 131 of the Sale and 

Supply Of Alcohol Act 2012. 

This is the first publication of 

this notice. 

2556521v1 

Qualified, experienced piano tuner 

and technician based in Rangiora. 

2556381 

PIANO TUNING |REPAIRS 

Phone 021 090 23036 

for any piano tuning, repairs, 

moving and sales. 

Kaiapoi Christadelphians 

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

THE HOPE OF THE 

RESURRECTION 

The Apostle Paul said to King Agrippa -”Why should 

it be thought athing incredible to you, that God should 

raise the dead?” And so it has been throughout 

history, and yet throughout the Bible, it’s message is 

clear, God IS able to raise the dead,(through witness 

accounts) and He has promised to do so at the return 

of the Lord Jesus Christ to the Earth. This talk gives 

evidence where this message can be found in the 

Bible, if we are willing to search out the matter. 

DVD presentation, 

Blue Skies Conference Room, Kaiapoi 

Sunday 19 th February, 7.00pm, All welcome 

Forinformation -phone 03 352 5453 

Website -christadelphianvideos 

2556686 

ABEL &Prestige Chimney 

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned 

& operated. Covering all 

areas from Waimak to Hanmer. 

Professional, guaranteed, 

service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

0800 661 244. 

ALL TREE SERVICES, 

arbour work, pruning, tree 

removal. Affordable & 

friendly service. Telephone 

021 111 4322. 

BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

Tree felling, topping, 

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish 

removed, stump grinding, 

branch chipping. 

Affordable rates. Phone 03 

327 5505 or 021 124 4894. 

BUILDERS Father &son 

team. Amac Builders are 

available to help you with 

your building needs. High 

standards, low overheads, 

no job too small. Check us 

out on fb. Amac Builders 

Ltd. Phone 027 318 4400. 

DIRTY TILES &Grout? 

Professional tile cleaning, 

tiled shower restoration, 

mouldy silcone, shower 

glass & we can even 

recolour your old grout! 

For all your tile and grout 

issues call Grout Pro for a 

free, no obligation quote. 

Ph Darryl 0800 882 772. 

www.theprogroup.co.nz/dpc9385. 

DRESSMAKING Bev’s 

Sew Good Services. For all 

your alterations, repairs, 

dressmaking, curtains. 

Phone 327 5535. 

LAWN MAINTENANCE 

mowing, spraying, 

fertilizing, scarifier. Phone 

Hamish 027 349 7986. 

METAL WORX. Flashing, 

Sheetmetal Fabrication, 

Wrought Iron, 

Welding, Custom Trailers, 

General Metalwork. No job 

too big or too small. Ph 021 

265 5428 or 03 314 6908. 

Find us on facebook/ 

Glenmark Metal Worx. 

glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com. 

PAINT & wallpaper 

services. Wayne Bryant, 

exterior, interior. Qualified 

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

PAINTER. Qualified local 

professional, Int / Ext, 

roofs, wallpaper. Call or 

text Corban 027 846 5035. 

Trade &Services 

ARBORIST 

Copper Beech Tree 

Services. Tree removal, 

pruning, height reduction, 

hedge trimming, shaping, 

tree planting, firewood. 

Free quotes. Contact Angus 

Edwards 027 259 6741 

copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com 

CHIMNEY SWEEPS. 

Time to service your fire. 

Accumulation of soot seriously 

affects performance. 

Latest rotary brush technology. 

Free moisture check 

on wood. Safety inspection. 

All work insured and guaranteed. 

From $80 single 

story. 0800 SWEEPME or 

www.sweepnz.co.nz. 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 40 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

SHEARER. Hap’s Farm & 

Lifestyle Services. Shearing, 

crutching, drenching, 

tailing, feet trimming & 

health check. Phone 

021-267-4025. 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Plastering &Painting 

Services 

Locals with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

2502479 

Pride &Quality Painting 

&Decorating Services 

20 yrs exp, fast and friendly 

service. For all your painting 

needs, phone: Martin 310 

6187 or 021 128 9867 

Hay and 

Baleage 

making 

Conventional or 

round bales 

Full job or partjob 

2531832 

2362002 

Ph 0274 782 925 

or 313 7938 

027 216 0000 

SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

2225862 

CRAIGS Trees 

(03) 327-4190 

TREE REMOVALS 

THINNING &PRUNING 

STUMPGRINDING 

FELLING &TOPPING 

FULLYINSURED 

QUALIFIED ARBORIST 

Free Quotes 

027 2299 454 

craigstrees@xtra.co.nz 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

SCREEN PRINTING. 

For all your printing 

requirements. T-shirts, 

Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and 

polos, Overalls, Caps etc. 

Please phone Heather 03 

313 0261 or email heather. 

norstar@gmail.com. 

qualified. 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

block 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468 

2434390

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Guide 

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

Appliance Repairs 

Builder 

Butchery 

DENTURE CLINIC 

•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN 

•AUTHORISEDLOCAL SERVICE 

F&P, Bosch, Smeg, 

Ariston,LG, Classique,Haier, 

Samsung andmore.... 

“For best results be sure to useauthorised service” 

NORTHCANTERBURY APPLIANCESERVICES 

Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810 

Construction &Concrete 

2332343v2 

•New Builds •Renovations, Extensions 

• Repairs and Maintenance 

2549049 

Ring Mark 027 229 7310 

for afree quote 

www.longsilverconstruction.com 

Glass Services 

OxfordButchery 

Shane Frahm 

We cankill&process yourstock 

FourGenerations of Frahms 

since 1957 

Ph 312 4205 

Oxford 

Engineering 

Number one 

old-fashioned bacon 

&ham curing. 

A/H 021 269 1817 

2227889v3 

RANGIORA 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Garry WMechen 

Registered Clinical DentalTechncian 

Phone (03) 313-9192 

38a Ashley Street, Rangiora 

All Construction & Concrete Work 

•Driveways, patios &paths 

•Bridges and Culverts 

•Floors, foundations 

•Sheds and buildings 

•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes 

•Silage pits, effluent ponds 

•Excavation and cartage 

•Precast concrete 

•Insulated panels 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

2273277 

Retrofit Double Glazing 

ReplacementWindows 

Frameless Showers 

Splashbacks 

Balustrades 

Mirrors 

SecurityDoors 

WindowMaintenance 

1High Street, Rangiora | 03 313 1733 

leah.stewart@hagley.co.nz 

2533705 

2269236 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

Kitchen Designer 

Paula Humphreys Design 

Certified Kitchen designer 

NEW N W DENTURES D ES 

*RELINE * *REPAIRS 

* I S 

HOURS 

8.30am -12noon 

- Monday to Friday 

FREE E CONSULTATION O 

AND ADVICE 

A V C 

For a/h repairs 

phone (03) 310-3044 

Fencing 

NATHAN SCOTT 

FENCING CONTRACTOR 

Specialising in 

• Farm Fencing • Stock Yards 

• Post Driving 

Ph: Rangiora 03 312 8866 

Mobile: 027 213 1634 

Email: nathanandhayley@scorch.co.nz 

2548247 

Get your business noticed with an advert 

on our Trusted Trades and Services pages! 

Ph 313 2840 or Email info@ncnews.co.nztodiscuss your options 

Plasterer 

Interior 

Renovations 

Ltd 

Plasterboard, 

fixing &stopping 

Cornice 

Cove and 

stippled ceilings 

Registered 

Tradesman 

Call Mark 

027 438 0665 

Landscaping 

For all your landscaping needs 

All Landscaping, Retaining Walls (Engineered and 

Non-Engineered), Timber Fences, Landscape Structures 

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

Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394 

www.blackhill.co.nz 

www.facebook.com/blackhillltd 

2372616v2 

Irrigation &Filtration 

Scrap Metal 

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP 

•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm 

Machinery•All non Ferrous 

MAINLAND 

METALS LTD 

Ph (03)338 7000 

Mike0274 818544 •Robbie 0274818 027 

Locally owned and operated 

1902273 

2490187 

From cost effective kitchens to 

award-winning bespoke designs 

• New builds and renovations 

• Kitchens, Laundries, wardrobes 

• Member on NKBA -Gold 

• 1 Hour free consultation 

CAP 65 

CAP 40 

CAP 20 

Shingle 

SHINGLE SUPPLIES 

Quarry Prices 

DRAINAGE CHIP 

from $40 per cube 

Phone Paula Humphreys 

027 239 5186 

paulahdesign@gmail.com 

www.paulahdesign.com 




all +gst 

Plus all excavation and truck hire 

house excavations, driveways, subdivisions 

CONTRACTING 

Ph: KEN 027 201 3302 

Email: stress@xtra.co.nz 

2009594 

2556117 

Panel &Paint 

If it stands still 

long enough we 

will paint it 

•17metre spray 

booth 

•Full Paint&Panel 

Service 

•Insurance Work 

•Fullcoachbuilding 

service, fabricating 

doors,lockers,windows,tanks 

•Painting Motorhomes, Caravans,Boats, 

Trucks, Tractors&Cars 

Now moved to 8Seven Mile Drive, Belfast 

Phone (03) 323 4115 

www.autobodyrepairs.co.nz 

Hours Monday to Friday 

6.30am to 3.30pm except Friday 3pm 

Windows & Doors 

WINDOW MARKET PLACE 

• New & Used 

• Timber & Aluminium 

• Windows & Doors 

8am-5pm Weekdays 

8am-2pm Saturday 

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2020 Toyota Yaris GX 

•1.3LPetrolAuto, 5-StarSafety 

•NZnew,Camera 

•Only 16,150kms 

$ 

20,995 

2013Lexus CT 200H 

•1.8L PetrolHybrid; NZ New 

•Camera, Bluetooth, 4.5L/100km 

•85,350kms 

$ 

19,995 

2018 Corolla GX Hatchback 

•1.8L PetrolAuto 

•Camera, NZ New,Bluetooth 

•Only 59,500kms. 

$ 

20,995 

2017 Toyota Vitz Hybrid 

•1.5LPetrolAuto, ClimateAir 

•3.8L/100km, Rebate Eligible 

•Only 33,700kms 

$ 

20,995 

2017 Toyota Vitz Hybrid 

•1.5LPetrolHybridAuto 

•5-Door,ClimateAir,Rebate Eligible 


$ 

20,995 

2018 Corolla GX hatchback 

•2.0L PetrolAuto, Satnav, 

•5-Star Safety, Alloys, Camera 

•75,066kms 

$ 

22,995 

2019 Toyota C-HR Hybrid 

•1.8L PetrolHybrid, Alloys 

•Camera, 5-star Safety 


$ 

37,995 

2019 CorollaGXBlack 

Edition 

•2.0L PetrolAuto, Alloys, Satnav, 

•Apple&AndroidConnect,5-Star Safety 


$ 

29,995 

2007 Suzuki GrandVitara 

•2.0L PetrolAuto 

•Camera, NZ new,Alloys, 

•94,457kms 

$ 

12,995 

2019 CorollaGXHybrid 

•1.8L PetrolHybridAuto 

•NZNew,Satnav,Bluetooth 


$ 

34,995 

2017 Toyota C-HR Hybrid 

•1.8L PetrolHybrid; Leather 

•Camera, 5-Star Safety 

•Only 55,600km 

$ 

34,995 

2021 Corolla GX Hatchback 

•2.0L Petrol Auto, Alloys, Camera 

•Satnav,5-StarSafety 

•Only10,200kms 

$ 

31,995 

2019 CamryGXHybrid 

•2.5LHybrid Petrol, 5-Star Safety 

•AlloysCamera,4.7L/100kms 


$ 

36,9955 

2016 Rav4 GXL AWD 

•2.5LPetrolAuto, Camera 

•Keyless, 5-Star Safety 

•91,900kms 

WAS$31,995 

$ 

25,995, 

2019 CamryGXHybrid 

•2.5LPetrolHybrid, Camera 

•Bluetooth, 4.7L/100km 


$ 

36,995 

2019 Rav4 GXL AWD 

•2.5LPetrol8-Speed Auto 

•5-Star Safety, Satnav, Bluetooth 


$ 

42,995 

2022 Rav4 Limited Hybrid 

•2.5LPetrolHybridAWD,Leather,Sunroof 

•5-Star safety, 5.3L/100kms, 


$ 

63,995 

2017 Rav4 GXLAWD 

•2.5LPetrolAuto, Satnav 

•5Star Safety,Keyless 


$ 

28,995 

2019 Toyota Fortuner GXL 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, 4WD 

•7-Seater,Satnav,Camera 


$ 

47,995 

2018 Highlander GXL 

•3.5LPetrolAuto, Leather 

•7seater, 5-star safety, Satnav,Camera 

•91,900kms 

$ 

37,995 

2019 Rav4 GXL AWD 

•2.5LPetrol8-Speed Auto, ClimateAir 

•Camera, Satnav,5-Star Safety 


$ 

42,995 

2016 HighlanderGXL 

•3.5LPetrolAuto, Leather 7-Seater 

•Camera, Roof Rack,Towbar 


WAS$39,995 

$ 

37,995 

2018 HighlanderGXL 

•3.5LPetrolAuto, Leather 

•7seater, 5-star safety, Satnav, Camera 

•94,000kms 

$ 

37,995 

2018 Highlander GXL 

•3.5LPetrolAuto, Leather 7-Seater, 

•5-starSafety, Satnav, Camera 

•77,400kms 

$ 

38,995 

2019 HiluxSR5 Cruiser 4WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, Auto 

•Leather 5-StarSafety, Satnav, Camera 

•59,300kms 

$ 

52,995 

2019 LandCruiser PradoVX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, 7-Seater, Leather 

•360 camera,5-StarSafety 


$ 

71,995 

2022 HiluxSR5 Cruiser2WD 

•150Kw 2.8LTurbo Diesel, Leather 

•5-Star Safety, 360Camera 


2019 HiluxSR5 4WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, Alloys 

•Camera, Satnav, Keyless 


2020 LexusLX450D 

•4.5LTwinTurbo Diesel V8; Leather 

•5-Seater,5-Star Safety, Well Spec’d 


$ 

52,995 $ 

51,995 

$ 

149,995 

2015Ford RangerXLT 

•3.2LTurbo Diesel Auto, 2WD 

•Alloys, Bluetooth, Tonneau 

•Rear Sensors 

$ 

27,500 

2018 Toyota Hiace 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, 6-Seater 

•Fold up Second Row 


$ 

41,995 

2017 LandCruiserPrado TX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, 7-Seater 

•Leather,Keyless,Camera 


WAS$63,995 

$ NOW 59,995 

2017 LandCruiserVX200 

•4.5LTwinTurbo Diesel, Facelift Model 

•Satnav,360 Camera, Leather 8-Seater 

•104,200kms 

$ 

97,995 

2019 HiluxSR5 4WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto 

•Facelift Model,Satnav,5-Star Safety 


WAS$52,995 

$ 

51,995 

2021 Daihatsu Hijet 

Dump Truck 

•650ccPetrolManual, 4WD 

•Tipper Deck, DiffLocker, Hi-LoRatio 

•Only 100kms 

$ 

31,995 

2018 Hilux SR 4WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, 6-Speed Manual 

•Tonneau,Camera 


WAS$46,995 

$ 

44,995 

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

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