North Canterbury News: March 02, 2023

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An epic journey for Marley, mum and dad 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Whennewborn,Marley Gentleman, 

would notsettled at night,Katie’s gut 

toldher somethingwasn’t right. 

Marley was just 11 days, when Katie 

decided to ring her midwife, hoping it 

was not justher worrying as afirsttimemum. 

The midwife told her to trust her 

gut,and it turned out to be the best 

advice she could have had. 

The following few weeks turnedthe 

Rangiora family’s life upside down. 

Marley,who was born in May last 

year, hadablocked ureter, and he had 

developedureteric reflux. Ablockage 

occurred,trappingE.coli fromhis 

nappy. 

This resultedinsepsis, whichnearly 

claimedhis life. 

Buttoday,Katie andRyan 

Gentleman say they have a‘‘happy, 

bouncing boy,full of beans’’, and like 

‘‘nothing had ever happened’’. 

TheGentleman’sGPcouldnot see 

Marley until the afternoon when Katie 

rangfor an appointment, but 

suggested she takeMarley to the afterhours 

clinic in Madras Street, 

Christchurch. 

HerhusbandRyan had left earlyin 

themorning for work,soKatie’smum 

drove them in. 

As they preparedtoleaveKatie 

noticed Marley’s skin was turning 

mottled. 

‘‘Ididn’tknow whatmottledmeant, 

or how bad it was. 

‘‘When the nurseatthe afterhours 

clinic called us in, and asked us what 

waswrong, Iunzipped his onesie and 

showed him (the nurse). 

‘‘We weresent straightto‘resus’, 

and straight from there to 

ChristchurchHospital.’’ 

Truck driver Ryan was on the road 

whenhereceived the call. He parked 

his truck on the side of the road, and 

tookanUber straight to the hospital. 

Clinicians at ChristchurchHospital 

tried to figure out whatwas wrong,and 

later that evening suggestedMarley 

might haveatwisted bowel. 

‘‘I thought, ‘great, finally an 

answer…so what do we do’? They told 

us there wasnothingthey coulddoif 

that was the case.’’ 

Doctors performedanexploratory 

surgerytofigure out if Marleydid 

have atwisted bowel. 

‘‘It was the longest few hours of our 

lives,’’saysKatie. 

They discovered Marley didn’thave 

atwisted bowel,but theyweren’t sure 

what was wrong. Marleywas sentto 

ICU for three nights. 

‘‘Hispaediatrician and surgeon 

were amazing. Icould not love those 

two womenany more. They wereso 

supportive, and theygainedaccessfor 

my whole familytosee him,incase 

this was going to be ‘goodbye’.’’ 

Meanwhile, clinicians at 

Christchurch had identified Marley 

could need highly specialised care, so 

they involved Starshipfrom the start. 

‘‘After 3nights, Starship said they 

wantedhim up there becauseitwas 

the best placefor him,sothey came 

and fetched him. Our doctortold us 

they were the bestofthe best.’’ 

Katie remembers feeling 

‘‘overwhelmed’’ when the flight team 

arrived. 

‘‘The amount of equipment theyhad, 

they looked likethey’dpreparedfor 

absolutely everything. Iwondered 

how my baby could be attached to all 

those things.’’ 

There was adoctor, anurse, and a 

loadmaster.With no room for Ryanhe 

took acommercialflight to Auckland 

and when they arrived at Starship, the 

Pediatric IntensiveCare Unit (PICU) 

team immediatelywrapped support 

aroundthem. 

‘‘I was worried something would 

happenwhilewewere in the air, but 

no matterwhat, they alwayslooked 

after me. They were so reassuring, 

they really mademefeel like Marley 

was in good hands.’’ 

‘‘I cannot rave more abouthow well 

we were looked after.’’ 

At Starship, the family receiveda 

diagnosis from blood cultures taken 

earlier. Marley had developed sepsis 

due to ureteric reflux, causedbea 

preexistingkidneycondition. 

His left kidneywas abnormal, but it 

wasn’tpicked up on pregnancy scans. 

Hospital vigil ... Marley Gentleman being cared for round the clock in hospital. 

The midwife and paediatrician from 

Christchurch doublechecked Katie’s 

scans, one of whichwas at 38 weeks, 

and both concluded there was nothing 

obvious to see. 

Theysaid the blockage musthave 

developedlate in Katie’s pregnancy. 

His ureterhad ablockage,sohe’d 

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developed ureteric reflux –ecoli from 

his nappy hadmanagedtofind its way 

to his kidney,which couldn’t drain, 

causing the lifethreatening health 

condition he now faced. 

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Fond memories of Starship staff 

From Page 1 

The early days were fraught, but one 

special moment stands out for Katie. 

‘‘We hadn’t held Marley for five 

days,’’says Katie. That’s when aPICU 

Nurse helped Katie hold Marley. 

‘‘I just broke down, because Ididn’t 

know if Iwas ever going to hold him 

again. Iwill never forget that Nurse’s 

face and how caring she was. She gave us 

wet flannels to clean him, and gave us 

the freedom to look after our baby so we 

could feel like parents again.’’ 

They inserted astent at Starship to 

drain the kidney and gave Marley two 

lumbar punctures. 

After aweek in PICU, they went back 

to the wards for another week as he grew 

stronger. They then flew back aboard 

Lifeflight to recover further in 

Christchurch Hospital. 

For about another eight days Katie 

and Ryan went into Christchurch 

Hospital every day, until he was finally 

allowed home. 

Aspeech language therapist was 

needed to help Marley learn to suck 

again, due to being fed through aline for 

two weeks. But after ageneral 

anaesthetic to insert acentral line, he 

woke up sucking his binkie (dummy). 

When Katie thinks back to the staff at 

All smiles ... Marley is now ahappy, 

bouncing baby boy. 


Starship, she has fond memories. 

‘‘Ryan and Iare so incredibly grateful 

for all the care we had with Marley. We 

have never felt more looked after, 

understood and safe. We are beyond 

grateful for what we experienced. 

‘‘It was ahard time, but we do have 

some fond memories in spite of it.’’ 

As of January 11, 2023, Marley has had 

his stent removed and the blockage in 

his kidney appears to have disappeared. 

He’ll have aMAG3 scan soon to check his 

kidney function and confirm his 

blockage has cleared. 

‘‘He was back to his happy self the day 

after he had the stent removed.’’ 

Afinal scan has shown Marley now 

has no blockage. He has alot of scarring 

in his left kidney, which his surgeon and 

paediatrician expected, and asmall 

amount still needing to be drained from 

his kidney. Marley will now be 

monitored regularly for high cholesterol 

and any cardiac issues, as he is at risk 

due to the condition of his kidneys. 

Marley was one of 27 children 

retrieved from Christchurch by the 

Starship Air Ambulance last year, and 

flown to Auckland for urgent medical 

treatment. 

Today Marley is thriving thanks to 

Starship clinicians and his local 

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Quake lessons may help recovery 

By DAVID HILL, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

Lessons learnt from the Canterbury 

earthquakes could help North Island 

councils recover from Cyclone 

Gabrielle. 

North Canterbury’s councils are 

lending ahand to their North Island 

counterparts and are keen to share their 

recovery experience. 

Kaikōura District Council chief 

executive Will Doughty said his council 

was doing what it could to offer support. 

‘‘We are limited in terms of resources 

we can offer, as asmall council. 

‘‘But we have emergency management 

trained representatives who have been 

up in Auckland following the flood. 

‘‘They can head up again if needed 

and we are continuing to work through 

the Canterbury Civil Defence 

Emergency Management Group 

(CDEM).’’ 

The council had set up acyclone relief 

fund on behalf of the district and would 

liaise with Local Government New 

Zealand (LGNZ) to ensure it goes where 

it is needed. 

Mr Doughty first moved to Kaikōura 

from Christchurch in 2017 to work on the 

recovery from the 2016 earthquake. 

‘‘I think the scale and magnitude is is 

alot worse and you’ve got the 

geographical spread (in the North 

Island). But there are lessons.’’ 

Kaikōura’s recovery was based on the 

Christchurch and Kaiapoi recovery 

model. 

He said the North Canterbury 

Transport Infrastructure Recovery 

(NCTIR) Alliance model brought 

together all of the agencies to work in 

collaboration. 

There would be similarities in the 

North Island with multiple local 

authorities needing to work together 

alongside Crown agencies and other 

partners. 

NCTIR completed acomprehensive 

review on Kaikōura’s recovery which 

would help inform the latest recovery 

effort, he said. 

‘‘For me it all comes down to 

leadership in that space and the whole 

approach to try to work collaboratively.’’ 

There needed to be ahigh level of 

trust between the partners to make it 

work. 

The community also needed to be 

brought along on the journey, he said. 

‘‘People aren’t going to need to have a 

say in everything, but keeping them in 

the loop and understanding what’s 

happening and why is really critical.’’ 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon said 

his council was partnering with Wairoa 

District Council, through Local 

Government New Zealand’s ‘‘adopt a 

community programme’’. 

He said the council would make an 

initial donation of $20,000 and 

encouraged Waimakariri residents who 

wanted to help, to make adonation to 

the Wairoa Mayoral Relief fund. 

The council was working through the 

CDEM to send staff up to the North 

Island, while the council’s community 

team was assisting with the social 

recovery. 

‘‘In Canterbury we have aunique 

understanding of the difficulty, 

suffering, hopelessness, and slow 

journey to recovery that so many 

communities across New Zealand are 

now facing following this disaster.’’ 

He said working alongside the 

community had been astrength of 

Kaiapoi’s recovery following the 2010 

and 2011 earthquakes. 

Wairoa is anorth Hawkes Bay town, 

between Napier and Gisborne. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black said she 

had been in regular contact with Napier 

Mayor Kirsten Wise, as afellow ‘‘rural 

provincial mayor’’. 

The council had set up acyclone relief 

fund on behalf of the district, with 

proceeds going to the Hawkes Bay 

Disaster Relief Fund. 

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Avibrant celebration of colour 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

The Pak’nSaveRangiora Festivalof 

Colour2023erupted intoarainbow of 

colours at Victoria Park. 

But it all couldhavebeen sadly 

cancelled. 

OrganiserKarlHorworthsays the 

day before he lookedatthe weather 

forecastsand it wasn’tlooking good. 

‘‘Theyall said ‘showers’. 

‘‘Itwas verynerve wracking. We had 

to makeadecisionasthere werealot 

of people, businesses, logistics to 

considerifthe event was cancelled.’’ 

He heldhis nerve and lookingout at 

the light drizzle early on Sunday 

morning he madethe choice to 

continuewith theparty. 

‘‘Againthe weathersitessaidrain all 

day,but Rangioraturned on abeauty. 

‘‘Infactitonly started to rain again 

after 3pm,justaswewere packing up.’’ 

Manyhundreds of spectators, 

families andvisitors to the townwere 

treated to acascadeofcoloursinthe 

air accompanied by singingand 

dancing. 

‘‘Itwent fantastically, every one 

loved it.’’ 

Karlsays morethan 2000people 

camealong and forhim thehighlight 

was watchingthe childrenbothyoung 

and oldhavefun . 

‘‘Atfamily eventsyou oftenwatchas 

parents standbackand let their 

childrenhave all the fun,but herethe 

kidsdragged mum and dadintothe 

crowd and gotthem covered with 

colourdyes. 

‘‘Itwas great to see them havingjust 

as much funasthe kids were.’’ 

Karlsays abig ‘thankyou’ to allthe 

companies whosponsored theevent, 

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musicians andvolunteerswho turn up 

on the day. 

‘‘We hadsomany great localactson 

stage throughout theday— from 

Africanand Japanese drums,the 

RangioraHigh School kapahaka 

group,Xuan Wu Chinese dancing 

troupeofChristchurch,Irish dancers 

andmuch more. 

In between performances emcee 

Dave Greensmith wasworkinghard as 

he tried in vain not to get covered by 

the brightlycolouredpowders being 

thrown around by the crowd. 

Karlsays the Festival’sphilosophy is 

to addressthe lackofany largescale 

event celebrating the multicultural 

natureofthe rapidly growingNorth 

Canterbury population. 

‘‘Itwas agreatday outand the stories 

Iheardlater about the multicoloured 

people walking aboutthe town made it 

moreofaspecialday.’’ 

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Support for migrants available 



Supportisavailablefor migrants in the 

Hurunuidistrict. 

The Hurunui District Council launched 

its Welcoming Communities initiative last 

year, and hasformedanadvisorygroup to 

identify anygaps in support. 

The advisory group hasbroughttogether 

local migrants and stakeholders, 

including employers, schoolsand medical 

centres. 

The councilreceived funding from 

Immigration NewZealand’s Welcoming 

Communities Programme, Te Waharoa ki 

ngā Haporilastyear. 

‘‘Wewillhaveaproper ceremony later 

thisyear to promote our intentionsand 

whatwehopetoachieve,’’ Welcoming 

Communities facilitator Natalie Paterson 

said. 

‘‘We are doing abit of astocktakeon 

what is alreadyhappeningthroughout the 

Hurunui. 

‘‘There’s pockets of wonderfulthings 

happening, so it is aboutidentifying any 

gaps and putting together awelcoming 

plan.’’ 

Thewelcomingplan wouldincludea 

welcomepackproviding information 

aboutthe district,how to enrolata 

medical centreorschool,and local 

services. 

MrsPaterson saidshe would takesome 

inspirationfrom the migrant initiatives 

development by the WaimakaririDistrict 

Council’s communityteam,where she 

previously worked. 

‘‘Thewelcome packwill detailall the 

things theymightneed to knowabout 

settling in theHurunui,things which we 

mighttake for granted. 

‘‘We are working withour stakeholders 

to breakthosebarriers.’’ 

Languagecould be amajor barrierfor 

newmigrants,aswellassocial isolation. 

Oneinitiative whichwas makinga 

differencewas the AmuriCommunity 

HealthCentreemploying aFilipino 

migrant as an advocate. 

Thelocal Filipinocommunity also 

organisedabasketballtournament last 

year, with aFilipinofiesta heldonthe 

finalnight. 

‘‘Basketball is suchagreat waytobring 

Filipinopeople together and therewas so 

much food [atthe fiesta],’’Mrs Paterson 

said. ‘‘Theyhavesuch ahospitableand 

generousculture.’’ 

Shesaid therewere pocketsofmigrants 

throughout the district workingondairy 

farms,vineyards,inthe health sector and 

forvarious local businesses. 

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Council joins the crowd 



Saturday’s Kaikōura A&P Show 

was an opportunity to look to the 

future. 

The Kaikōura District Council 

was out in force at the show to 

engage with the community on its 

various projects, including 

spatial planning, footpath 

maintenance and the proposed 

link pathway. 

Chief executive Will Doughty 

said it was good to be back at the 

show, despite the recent rain, 

after last year’s show was 

cancelled due to Covid19 

restrictions. 

‘‘It is really great to be back at 

the show, it has been wet under 

the foot but it hasn’t dampened 

the enthusiasm and the spirits to 

get people out and about. 

Mr Doughty said the spatial 

planning work would begin over 

the next few weeks to set some 

framework for how the town 

would grow over the next 30 

years. 

Staff were also displaying some 

of the options for the surface of 

the proposed Link Pathway, 

which will link Kaikōura’s town 

centre with Wakatu Quay and 

eventually the seal colony at 

Point Kean. 

‘‘Some of that work has already 

started and you will be seeing a 

lot more of that over the next few 

months.’’ 

The council also took the 

opportunity to remind residents 

to be prepared in case of afuture 

disaster, in the wake of Cyclone 

Gabrielle’s devastation in the 

North Island. 

Community engagement ... Kaikōura District Council chief executive Will 

Doughty (left) and council staff were out in force at the Kaikōura A&P Show 

on Saturday, February 25, including Wendy Campbell, who was promoting 

family history in the library, facilities manager Mike Russell and Bruce 

Apperley, from the works and services team. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

‘‘We’re just trying to get that 

message out to be prepared. It is 

much better to be prepared than 

to be caught out. 

‘‘It is hard to believe it has 

been six years since the Hurunui 

/Kaikōura quake and now 12 

years since the Christchurch 

quake and we’ve learnt alot from 

those events and just hoping 

some of those lessons will help 

with the recovery up in the North 

Island. 

‘‘One thing we do know is it is 

only amatter of time until we 

have another event down here.’’ 

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Open day at Fire 

Station big success 

Afire safety displayand 

presentations in Cheviot 

saw around80people turn 

out to learn and be 

entertained at aCheviot 

Volunteer FireBrigade 

open day at the fire station. 

Members of the District 

CommunityRisk 

Managementteam from 

Canterbury attended and 

presented to the public on 

low flammable planting, 

having defendable fire 

zonesaroundthe home, 

kitchen fire safety, and an 

escape your home maze for 

the children. 

The new Community Hub 

trailer was also on display. 

The localbrigade 

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displaying how they extract 

trapped peoplefrom 

vehiclesinvolved in 

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District Plan hearings mid-year 



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Hearingsonthe proposed 

WaimakaririDistrict Plan are 

expected to be held midyear. 

WaimakaririDistrict Council 

development planning manager Matt 

Baconsays the aim is to integrate 

variation1,whichgives effecttothe 

new mediumdensity residential 

standards(MDRS), into the District 

Plan process before the hearings. 

This wouldmean appointing an 

independent commissioner,which 

was arequirement of the MDRS 

legislation. 

‘‘It makes sense to integrate the 

process so people don’t have to turn up 

and present on the District Plan, and 

then make effectively the same 

submission two days later for a 

Variation 1hearing. 

‘‘We are working with the hearings 

paneltowork out how theywant to run 

the hearings and we expectthey will 

put some direction around how they 

intend to hear the submissions.’’ 

He expected the hearings wouldbe 

held in May or June. 

The District Plan was first notified 

in September 2021, with421 

submissions being received,which 

made 6704submission points. 

Around 53 percent of submissions 

indicated supportfor the proposed 

changes in the draft District Plan and 

submitters addressedawide rangeof 

issues, Mr Bacon said. 

Afurther 81 submissionswere 

receivedinresponse to Variation 1. 

Mr Bacon said ‘‘a wellinformed’’ 

District Plan was essential, even 

though the Government’s proposed 

legislationtoreplace the Resource 

Management Act aimedtoreplace 

districtplans withregional plans. 

Forward planning ... The Waimakariri District Plan remains an important document, even 

though government legislation is proposing to replace District Plans with Regional Plans. 

‘‘Itwill takeabout eightto10years 

to transition before the new process 

comes in, so in the meantimeweare 

progressing with the District Plan . 

‘‘Inthe legislationitisn’t entirely 

clear whathappens to the District 

Plan, but there will be alocal 

‘statement of intent’ and we would 

imagine alot of thatwouldbefrom the 

District Plan. 

‘‘Hopefully we willget awellinformed 

District Plan which can then 

progressseamlessly into aregional 

plan.’’ 

Mr Baconsaid replacingDistrict 

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Plans withRegionalPlans had some 

merit. 

The difficultywas in allowingfor 

local variation acrossalarge region 

like Canterbury, he said. 

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In the Electoratewith 

Focus on recovery 

Parliament resumed the sitting yearlast 

week amidst the newsofCyclone 

Gabrielleand thedestructionwreaked 

across so many areas of theNorth Island. 

It was only right that it began witha 

Ministerial statement on the declaration 

of anational emergency. 

Parliament convened to concentrate 

time and effortstothose affected and it 

wasimportantfor allpoliticalparties to 

show support as the Government 

declared anationalstateofemergency. 

Thisisonly the third time the country 

hasbeen in astateofemergency. 

Many of us Cantabrians will recall 

another of those times, in the wakeof 

earthquakedevastation, so it was 

significant for me to representthe 

Waimakariri in thechamber lastweekas 

we turnour focus to thecyclone recovery 

efforts. 

Particularly poignant was the 

reminderofthe February earthquakeas 

Ilaidawreathwith my colleaguesGerry 

Brownlee, former Minster for Canterbury 

Earthquake Recovery andSelwyn MP 

NicolaGrigg at the Christchurch 

memorialservice, on February 22, to 

commemorate that day 12 years ago. 

It hasbeen encouraging to talk to local 

first responders who are currently being 

deployed to help thoseinthe North 

Island,and Iwish themwell for the task 

ahead. 

Locally, Iamcontinuing to advocate for 

theafterhours health services that 

HealthNZTeWhatu Orapromised to 

deliverby2022. 

Aftermyquestionsattheend of last 

year to theHealth Minister revealedan 

afterhoursfacility would not be built and 

open until at least2025, Ilauncheda 

petition calling for services to be fasttracked. 

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MP forWaimakariri 

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Authorised by Matt Doocey MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. 

As Waimakariri continuestogrow and 

accommodate newresidents the need 

only becomes greater by the day, 

particularly with the skyrocketing cost of 

petrol. 

But its also about alleviating someof 

the pressure on the health system, which 

is clearly at crisis point. 

In Christchurch, emergency 

departmentwaitingtimes have blown 

out, and people are not even makingthe 

waiting lists forsurgery theyare 

desperate for because thereisjust no 

capacity to deal with them. 

Nurses areleaving in droves for 

Australia while at the same timethe 

workforce is severely hamstrung by 

restrictiveimmigration settings. 

Ihave been approached by anumber of 

residents who would liketosignthe 

petition to fasttrack after hoursservices 

but are notable to do so online. 

If anyone would liketosignthe petition 

thereare hardcopies available in my 

offices in Rangiora(Conway Lane) and 

Kaiapoi (137Williams St),or 

alternatively staffatany of the 

Waimakariri libraries areonhand to 

help sign the online version, availableat 

mattdoocey.co.nz. 

Finally, Ienjoyedvisiting Satisfy Food 

Rescuerecently to meet theteam of staff 

and volunteers behind this amazing 

community service. 

It’sincredibletothinkthat five tonnes 

of food is being diverted from landfill 

each weekand instead going in to feeding 

families in need. 

These guys have workedincredibly 

hard to create valuable relationships 

with both foodsuppliers and other 

community groupstoensure their longterm 

viability andIthank those involved 

for their vision and continuedpassion. 

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Focus on 

Waimakariri 

with Mayor Dan Gordon 

Decision significant 

Last week we received the judgement 

on our legal action against the 

Government over the Water Services 

Entities Bill. 

Timaru, Waimakariri and 

Whangārei District Councils had 

asked the High Court for declarations 

on the rights and interests that 

property ownership entails. 

In her judgement Justice Mallon 

wrote: ‘‘I accept that the Three Waters 

reforms involve aform of 

expropriation for which 

compensation could be given but, 

whether it is, is ultimately amatter for 

Parliament’’. 

This decision is significant as it 

acknowledges the expropriation of 

community assets and that Three 

Waters erodes democracy and 

removes local say. 

It also reinforces the concerns the 

community has shared with us. 

In 2021 we surveyed our district, 

asking what residents thought of the 

proposed Three Waters reforms and 

what they wanted us to do. 

The message was clear: 95 percent 

of respondents said to opt out of 

proposed reforms. 

People want asay about the water 

they drink and they don't want their 

assets taken away from them. 

Many councils who were initially in 

favour of the reform have come to 

oppose it in its current form, for these 

very reasons. 

We partnered with 30 other councils 

to form Communities 4Local 

Democracy. 

C4LD has developed an alternative 

approach that delivers on 

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strengthening 

environmental aims, creates 

opportunities for strong and lasting 

partnerships and that ensures safe, 

sustainable, and affordable water 

services. 

Importantly, our model sees the 

ownership remain with Councils, 

ensuring our communities continue to 

have rights and influence over assets. 

Our intention is to build on the 

momentum of this decision and 

continue to push for changes to Three 

Waters that reflect the wishes of New 

Zealanders. The Courts decision 

acknowledges our concerns and 

validates our reasons for taking this 

action. 

The announcement at the weekend 

by the National Party of their policy on 

water reform is welcomed. 

On the face of it, it aligns with the 

work we have developed through our 

involvement with C4LD. In particular 

it retains local ownership. 

It would be ideal for there to be 

crossparty support of this reform, and 

we are encouraged by the 

Governments recent call to take a 

fresh look at their current model. 

Our hope is that party politics can be 

put aside and we can work together to 

achieve apragmatic, workable 

solution. 

Our door is always open to work 

together on asensible plan that builds 

consensus and works for everyone. 

Iwelcome contact from anyone who 

needs assistance, or has an issue that 

you may want to discuss. 

Email me at dan.gordon@wmk.govt. 

nz or phone 021906437. I’m here to 

help. 

Census Day on March 7important for all in New Zealand 

It is CensusDay is on March 7. 

You willbeasked questionsabout 

yourself, andasahousehold therewillbe 

questions about where youlive, Stats NZ 

says. 

Simon Mason, DeputyGovernment 

Statisticianand DeputyChief Executive 

Censusand Collection Operationssays 

the Censusisthe onlysurveyweall do as 

acountry. 

‘‘Not onlyisitthe official countof 

people, andthe places we liveorstay, but 

it provides apoint in time understanding 

of lifeinAotearoa NewZealandand how 

the population is faringnow,and how life 

is changingover time,”hesays. 

The information collected is turned 

into censusdatathatisusedtomake 

decisions thatimpact every personand 

community. 

‘‘Iwi, community organisations, 

councils, businesses,and thegovernment 

all makeimportant decisions about 

wheretofundand locateservices, and 

key infrastructure like hospitals,schools, 

roads, publictransport, parks,and 

recreation facilities using datafromthe 

census,’’ Mr Mason says. 

Alot of the questionswillbefamiliar, 

with the majority the sameasinprevious 

census. 

Everyonewill fill outanIndividual 

Form,orhaveone filled out on their 

behalf,for example,iftheyare an infant. 

Therewillalso be afew questionsabout 

your household and aboutthe dwelling 

youare living in. 

‘‘To help people understand what is 

beingasked,wehave published the 

questions from thecensus forms on the 

census website —census.govt.nz ,’’Mr 

Mason says. 

The questionsreflect thebroad range of 

usesofcensus data. 

Mostofthe topics covered arethe same 

as previouscensus,suchaspopulation 

demographics,location,ethnicity, culture 

and identity, education andtraining, 

income,work,families and households, 

housing, transport, cigarette smoking, 

and disability. 

There aresome new questionsinthe 

2023Census,improvements to others,and 

someminor changes. Everyone has the 

choiceofcompleting thecensus on line or 

on apaper form. 

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Motunau 2:27pm 2.1 8:35pm 0.7 3:15pm 2.1 9:23pm 0.7 4:01pm 2.1 10:09pm 0.7 4:43pm 2.1 10:53pm 0.7 5:24pm 2.1 11:36pm 0.7 6:04pm 2.1 

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6:24am 2.2 12:19am 0.7 

Gore Bay 2:29pm 2.1 8:37pm 0.7 3:17pm 2.1 9:25pm 0.7 4:03pm 2.1 10:11pm 0.7 4:45pm 2.1 10:55pm 0.7 5:26pm 2.1 11:38pm 0.7 6:06pm 2.1 12:01pm 0.7 6:47pm 2.2 12:40pm 0.7 

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Kaikoura 2:23pm 1.4 8:26pm 0.4 3:08pm 1.4 9:13pm 0.4 3:53pm 1.4 9:58pm 0.4 4:36pm 1.4 10:42pm 0.4 5:18pm 1.4 11:25pm 0.4 5:59pm 1.4 

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Swannanoa Fair on Sunday 


It started as asmall car boot 

sale 25 years ago, now the 

Swannanoa Country Fair,on 

Sunday March 5, has become a 

majorfundraiser for the school. 

Swannanoa SchoolHome and 

School committeemember 

KarenMitchell remembers 

they had watched with interest 

when the nearby Fernside 

School heldasuccessful fun 

run as afundraiserin1997. 

‘‘Because we didn’t know 

anythingaboutrunning a 

running race, we opted for acar 

boot sale that yearand then 

went aheadwith alarger 

country fairthe following year 

in 1998.’’ 

Karensays she and others 

helped start the food section of 

the fairwhichhas become one 

of its highlights. 

Organising committee 

chairmanRegan Finchsays the 

food hallwith its blend of home 

cooked baking and fresh 

produce is now one of the most 

sought after sections of thefair. 

‘‘There is always ahuge 

variety of food on offer.’’ 

He says this year wouldhave 

been their 25th instead it’s 

their22nd annual fair. 

‘‘Butitisgreat to be back 

afterathreeyear Covid 

layover.’’ 

The fair is amajor fundraiser 

to help support Te Koromiko 

Swannanoa School. 

‘‘We are proudthat every cent 

raised at the Swannanoa 

Country Fairgoes directly 

towards raisingstudent 

engagement and motivation, 

On offer ... Swannanoa School Deputy Principal Felicity Upjohn watches 

as the Swannanoa Country Fair organising committee chairman Regan 

Finch juggles acouple of balls from the white elephant sale as they prepare 

for this weekends Swannanoa Country Fair. 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

and making schoolagreat place 

that children wanttobeat. 

‘‘It’s always amassive 

undertaking and the people 

here in the district have been 

very generous withtheir time 

and theirdonations for the 

various stalls includingthe 

huge whiteelephant. 

Mr Finchsaysanother 

special attractionthis year will 

be the Women'sRugbyWorld 

Cup whichisbeing bought to 

the venue by former Black Fern 

Kendra Cocksedge. 

On the day Mr Finch says 

there willbeover 130 craft 

stalls, 20 trade stalls,and seven 

unique foodtrucksto 

accompanythe schools food 

hall. The fair will be held at the 

SwannanoaCommunity Hall in 

the groundsofthe Swannanoa 

Domain on Tram Roadfrom 

10am. 

Mr Finchsays volunteers will 

be onsite fromthis Friday to 

prepare for Sundays fair. 

Selling fast 

After ahuge response to the 

publication of ‘‘Our Apron 

Strings’’, VolumeIIhas seen 

340 copies sold. 

Produced by acommittee 

of present or former 

members of the Hawarden/ 

Waikari communities,the 

book celebrates the life and 

times of 158 women who 

lived, or have lived in the 

area. 

The ladies were born 

between 1920 and 1940, and 

their storiesare contributed 

by theirfamilies. 

The publication is a 

natural followon from the 

initial ‘‘Our Apron Strings’’, 

about ladies born prior to 

1920s. Atotal of 740 copies 

were sold. 

The committee has 

already committed to do an 

updated version of ‘‘Our Path 

Finders’’, acompanion 

volume, includingmen born 

between 1920 to 1940. 

Readers will realise the 

challenges these women 

faced, the advancesmade 

throughout their lives, and 

since as progress has 

accelerated. 

Health issues, education 

opportunities, career 

opportunities, along with 

advancesintransport, 

communications, time saving 

appliances are some of the 

issues that surfaced in these 

profiles. 

The Great Depression of 

the early 1930swas an 

awakening of the poverty 

and hardship as it struckthe 

country. Men queued for 

work, soup kitchens were in 

vogue, and it was an era 

where family planningwas 

not easilyachieved. 

Eldest daughters often 

stayed at homeafter 

finishingtheir schooling,to 

help their younger siblings, 

sometimes producing their 

own families that could be 

older than their own younger 

brothers and sisters. 

No sooner had 

improvements been made to 

the financial climate of the 

land, than the threat of war 

surfacedagain, along with 

the anxiety their own area 

could be subject to a 

Japanese invasion. Ahigh 

percentage of New Zealand’s 

male workforceleft the land 

to serveinthe Pacific 

Islands,the North African 

desert and the European 

theatre of war. 

Many young ladies stepped 

up to becomeland girls.They 

workedasteamsters, with 

heavy draught horses to work 

the land, to make hay to 

harvestcrops,crutch,shear 

and dip sheep. Their work is 

legendary and an important 

part of history. 

Copiesofthe new 

volume are available from 

thecommittee convenor 

Janet Jensenfor $50, with 

packingand postageextra (if 

required). she can be 

contacted at 03 314 9588 or 

027 335 0111. 

Targetedwillowremoval 

on the WaiparaRiver 

We arecontinuing our programmetoremove invasivewillows from 

a15km section of the WaiparaRiver betweenBarnettsRoad and the 

WaiparaRiver mouththroughmechanical clearance in March. Access 

mayberestrictedattimes while workstakeplace for health and safety. 

Weed controlclearsthe active part of the river channel that carriesfast flowingwaterduring floods. 

Clearing the activechannel alsoallows for better habitatand improvedbiodiversity. 

E23/7636 

Visit ecan.govt.nz/current-works for moreinformation.

MARCH 2023 

HDC NEWS... 

What's happening Hurunui? 

SNAP SEND SOLVE... WINNERS! 

Here in Hurunui, we're really good (in fact the best) atSnapping, Sending and Solving…. Proven bythe fact 

Hurunui District Council has been announced the New Zealand winner of the Community Engagement Award 

in the inaugural 2022 Solver of The Year Awards recently. 

Hurunui achieved the highest engagement of Snappers relative to population, out-performing 88 

organisations across New Zealand. 

Many thanks to everyone who uses Snap Send Solve to report problems and issues, it's abig help. 

For more information onthis useful tool and touse it, please visit our website (type in Snap Send Solve in 

the search bar on the home page). 

LAKE SUMNER ROAD -VICTIM TO HEAVY RAIN 

Lake Sumner Road will remain closed for all of February and atleast until 10 March 2023. 

On Monday January 30 the area received alarge amount of rain inashort space oftime which resulted in 

slips and washouts. 

Work is progressing well at the main washout site approximately 22km upthe road, despite being interrupted 

by weather conditions and access requirements for human and stock welfare. 

The material from the crumbling hillside is perfect for road maintenance metal, sowill be stockpiled three 

kilometres away where it can be crushed and spread as needed. 

Concrete slabs for the replacement sections of the wash-over ford at 23km have been poured, and require a 

minimum 14days tocure before they can be transported to site and installed. 

We appreciate the frustration at not being able to access the lakes for recreation, however, we need people 

to respect the Road Closed signs and treat this as an active work site at all times. 

Meetings 

7th Council (Presentations) meeting 9.30am 

(Venue: Council Chambers, Amberley) 

8th South Ward Committee 7.00pm (Venue: 

Council Chambers, Amberley) 

14th Strategy &Community Committee 9.30am 

(Venue: Council Chambers, Amberley) 

15th Performance Review Subcommittee (Public 

Excluded) 1.00pm (Venue: Councillors’ Lounge, 

Amberley Council Building) 

15th Amuri Community Committee 7.30pm (Venue: 

Hillcrest Chambers, Culverden) 

20th Hanmer Springs Community Board 1.00pm 

(Venue: The Gallery, Hanmer Springs Library) 

21st Operations Committee 9.30am (Venue: 

Council Chambers, Amberley) 

28th Council meeting 9.30am (Venue: Council 

Chambers, Amberley) 

30th Cheviot Community Committee 6.00pm 

(Venue: Cheviot Library/Service Centre) 

In brief 

Online wellbeing platform for youth, Clearhead 

Twenty-nine of the country’s rural mayors have 

teamed up with Clearhead, an online wellbeing 

platform, to make it easier for young people to 

access mental health support. The Mayors 

Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) launched the 

partnership at the end of last year in a bid to 

reduce barriers for young New Zealanders getting 

into sustainable employment in our rural 

communities. Hurunui District Council has been an 

early adopter of the service. 

Events 

Awatermain upgrade, Random Spur, near Cheviot 

WORKS UPDATES 

Water Scheme for Waikari Basin 

Lake Sumner Road will remain closed for all of 

February and at least until 10 March 2023. 

There is good progress being made with the Waikari Basin water scheme project -The Peaks watermain is 

nearly complete, and Powers Road watermain has started with afinish date of early May 2023. The water 

treatment plant is up and running, supplying treated water to Hawarden and Waikari townships. Upon project 

completion the water scheme will also replace the water schemes for the Peaks and Upper Waitohi. This 

project has been budgeted into the Council's Long Term Plan. 

Watermain upgrades: 

Kowai toAmberley 

The watermain upgrade between Kowai and Amberley is going well: 

The new pipeline has been laid along Kowai River Road, five ofthe six State Highway crossings have been 

completed, pipe welding crosses have been completed which eliminates the need to close the road, the 

works toHursley Terrace can also becompleted with asingle lane closure which eliminates the closure on 

Crosses Road. 

All works are proceeding as planned, with a closure date of June 30th, 2023. Thank you again for your 

patience and cooperation while this major upgrade happens. 

Random Spur 

Hurunui District Council iscurrently inthe process ofrenewing about 5.5 kilometres ofdrinking water pipe on 

the Kaiwara water scheme inthe Random Spur area, near Cheviot. The current pipe isamixture ofasbestos 

concrete, PVC and old-style polythene pipe. The pipe is around 50 years old and has been failing repeatedly 

over recent years. The new line is high pressure polyethylene. Most of the installation is being installed with a 

vibrating mole plough. The work is expected to be completed by the middle of March, weather permitting. 

Hurunui isknown for its fantastic wine industry throughout New Zealand, and abroad. March is aparticularly 

exciting time both amongst the vines and in the winery. It's harvest time, which means the grapes are ripe, and 

throughout March and into April the delicious bunches are harvested and transported to wineries dotted 

throughout Hurunui, and the winemaking process begins. Fingers crossed for some good sunshine! 

Cuppa and aconvo with Mayor Marie Black 

All meetings are open toeveryone. Pop along for a 

chat or with any questions you have, no matter 

where in the Hurunui district you live. 

*Hanmer Springs Library, Wed 22March, 1.30pm 

*Cheviot Service Centre, Wed 19 April, 10.00am 

*Amberley Library's RSA room, Wed 3May, 3pm 

*Waikari Kitchen, Mon 3July, 11am 

*Red Post Cafe Culverden, Thurs 14 Sept, 10am. 

Waipara Penguin 

At the Hurunui Memorial Library in Amberley, we 

currently have an exhibition from Canterbury 

Museum, Ancient New Zealand, celebrating the 

giant penguins that once roamed North 

Canterbury, 60 million years ago. 

An interactive touch screen also shows an 

interview with local amateur paleontologist, Leigh 

Love who discovered the penguin fossils. There is 

a full-scale model of one of the penguins, known 

as the Waipara Penguin set against abackground 

of what the landscape would have looked like at 

that time. Exhibition open until 26 May. 

Attention Hurunui businesses 

Achat with economist Brad Olsen -Anopportunity 

for business owners to hear from Brad, network 

and discuss experiences. Sponsored by the MTFJ 

programme. 

Wednesday March 22, Amberley Pavillion (Tin 

Shed) 6-8.30pm. To register, email 

prudence.roberts@hurunui.govt.nz 

or call 027 808 9170. 

PHONE US: 

Amberley: 03 314 8816. 

Cheviot Freephone: 03319 8812. 

Amuri &Hanmer Springs Freephone: 03 315 8400. 

info@hurunui.govt.nz 

www.hurunui.govt.nz 

Hurunui District Council

NEWS 

10 North Canterbury News, March 2, 2023 

Stuart 

Smith 

MP forKaikoura 

Amberley 03 314 7441 

Blenheim 03 5793204 

0800 STUART (0800 788278) 

stuart.smithmp@parliament.govt.nz 

stuartsmith.national 

Authorised by Stuart Smith MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. 

New design ... The concept design of West Eyreton School’s new classroom block. 

IMAGE: SUPPLIED BY WEST EYRETONSCHOOL 

Production logistics 



Aschool production is planned at West 

Eyreton School, near Oxford, but 

whether it goes ahead depends on the 

construction of anew classroom block. 

For now the school hall is home to two 

classes, while they await new teaching 

spaces. 

‘‘We have our school production 

planned for term three, but it can only go 

ahead if we have use of the hall,’’ 

principal Lisa Duff said. 

‘‘So we would like to have the new 

classrooms by then.’’ 

Work got under way last month on a 

new classroom block and the 

construction company, Molior Building, 

has indicated it will be asix month 

project. 

The new building will replace the old 

Cebus Block, which was demolished last 

year. 

‘‘The original Cebus Block was due for 

modernisation, but it was identified as 

being unsuitable for purpose,’’ Ms Duff 

said. 

The new building will provide ‘‘a fitforpurpose 

learning space’’ for Year 3 

and 4pupils, while complementing the 

historic buildings onsite, she said. 

Two classes will occupy ashared 

space, with an open veranda and lots of 

breakout spaces for learning. 

As the school was waiting for work to 

begin on the new classroom block, an 

80yearold tree which had some 

significance for the school had to be 

removed. 

Thanks to the support of Oxford 

Cartage and Bennetts Sawmill, near 

Oxford, some slabs from the tree will 

return to the school in the form of some 

outdoor furniture, Ms Duff said. 

‘‘We really appreciate and value the 

contributions our wider West Eyreton 

School community make to our school 

and the full circle approach to the tree 

removal will be avaluable learning 

experience for all our children.’’ 

Molior Building has already renovated 

the school’s main classroom block, 

meaning the school was set for the 

future. 

The school new year has seen 20 new 

enrolments to begin the year with 186 

pupils. 

Ms Duff expected to end the year with 

around 200 pupils, as the school 

continues to enjoy steady growth. 


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Cacophony of vibrant colours at festival 

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PHOTOS BY JOHN COSGROVE 

Lovely colour ... Rangiora’s Shane 

McKenzie is covered in vibrant colour. 

Happy colours ... The large crowd enjoys the show at the Pak’nSave Rangiora Festival of 

Colour, held at Victoria Park on Sunday. 

In the air ... Throwing colours were sisters 

Ava, aged 7, and Eliza Foster, 9, of Pegasus. 

Rubbing it in ... Shemeka Bell, aged 11, (left) rubs colour into the hair of her friend Sophie 

Howse, 11, while Natasha Sullivan, 12, helps her. 

Colourful crescendo ... Every 45 minutes Felix Horwarth sprayed different colours over the 

large crowd of over 2000 who attended. 

Winner ... Ashton Jory, aged 7, of Woodend, is interviewed by 

festival emcee Dave Greensmith after winning the danceoff 

Purple haze ... Lou Reeves (left) and Melissa Saunders enjoy the 

colourful fun. 

Abetter view ... Ella Sands, aged 6, has the 

best view from the shoulders of dad, Mike

NEWS 


Keeping fit, moving and enjoying company 


EveryMonday morning for the past two 

yearsafitness and movement classgets 

underway at theMainPower Stadium in 

Rangiora. 

It’s aregularsession for 10 to 12 men ,all 

supporters of the Blue Brothers 

Charitable Trust. 

Trustfounder DaveCattermole saysthe 

Blue Brotherswas established to promote 

groupexerciseand offermovement 

opportunities formen living with cancer. 

‘‘We now offer free light, regular 

movementclasses, each week at gyms in 

Christchurch, Amberley, Rangiora, 

Kaikouraand Oxford. 

‘‘It’s away to catch up withmen who are 

living withcancer. Our goal is to foster 

camaraderie, connection and offermental 

health and wellbeing support to all our 

members living in the region.’’ 

Dave,acancer suffererhimself, says it 

makesadifference having somewhereto 

go where they can meet others like 

themselves,living withcancer in theirown 

communities.It’s away to talkabout 

what’s happening in their lives. 

‘‘We all knowthat for men the firststep 

of talkingabout your problems is the 

hardest, and the fitnessclasses we are now 

running in the North Canterburyregion is 

agreat away for them to realise theyare 

not on their own.’’ 

For groupmemberBruce Parkerthe 

lure of comradeshipnot onlygets him out 

of bed in themorning, he says he enjoys 

exercising as well. 

Ken Batchelor saysheenjoys the work 

outs.Healso goes to one of the 

Christchurch sessions as well. 

‘‘My health has improvedout of sight 

sinceIstartedcoming to these sessions,’’ 

he says. 

Culverdenresident Matt Anngow,one of 

the youngest, says joining in thegym 

sessionshas seen amajor ‘‘improvement’’ 

On the bikes ... At the Blue Brothers free exercise class for men living with cancer held 

at the MainPower Stadium in Rangiora each Monday morning were (from left) Ken 

Batchelor, Dean Farrow and Bruce Parker. 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

in his mental health. 

‘‘It’s greattobeable to meetotherswho 

arefacing the same issuesyou are. 

‘‘To be among them, and listen to what 

they are doing,isgreat for my mental 

health,’’ he says. 

TheRangiora team is alsoworking hard 

fundraising for theirparticipationinthe 

upcoming Rely for Life which will run 

from 10amto10pm Saturday, April1,at 

Dudley Park, in Rangiora. 

Movement exercises .. Wayne Milne 

takes part in the circuit training at the 

Blue Brothers free exercise class for men 

living with cancer. 

PHOTO:JOHN COSGROVE 

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MAINPOWER ELECTRICITY NETWORK CHARGES 

MainPowerNew ZealandLimited (MainPower)providesdistribution line services to apopulation of over 65,000people in the North Canterbury region. 

We provide the network to deliver electricity to our region’shomes, businesses, schools and communities. 

MainPower Rebate 

Qualifying Customersare entitled to the MainPower rebateand thisisappliedasapercentage 

discount off the fixed charge.The rebate is passed throughasadiscount on the power bill thatyou 

receive from yourretailer (though some retailerschoose not to show thisdiscount separately on their 

invoices). Once acustomer is connected to the MainPower network, they are aQualifying Customer 

(this excludes temporarysupplies).Customersconnectedtothe former Kaiapoi Electricity network will 

have adiscount applied to theirfixedcharge equivalenttothe MainPower rebate. 

Chargefrom1April 2023 

(Excluding GST) 

Customer PriceCategories 

ResidentialCustomers 

Approximate 

Customer Estimate 

1Feb 2023 

Gross 

Dollars/day 

– 

Rebate 

Dollars/day 

= 

At 1April 2023, the Qualifying Customer rebateand Kaiapoi Electricity discount,paidas 

apercentagediscountofthe fixed charge willbe19.9%for residentialcustomersand 

7.4% fornon–residentialcustomers. 

Fixed 

Net 

Dollars/day 

Fixed line charges are 

shown as dollarsper day, 

regardlessofhow much 

electricity you use. 

+ 

Transmission 

Dollars/day 

= 

Variable linechargesare shown 

as dollarsper kWh (kilowatt 

hour).Thisisapplied to the 

amountofelectricity you use. 

Total 

Dollars/day 

Gross 

Dollars/kWh 

+ 

Variable 

Transmission 

Dollars/kWh 

= 

Total 

Dollars/kWh 

All InclusiveStandard User 17,229 2.4060 -0.4777 1.9283 0.5855 2.5139 0.0112 0.0000 0.0112 

All InclusiveLow User 13,098 0.4500 -0.0893 0.3607 0.0000 0.3607 0.0980 0.0114 0.1094 

Uncontrolled Standard User 2,170 2.4060 -0.4777 1.9283 0.5855 2.5139 0.0387 0.0000 0.0387 

Uncontrolled LowUser 1,097 0.4500 -0.0893 0.3607 0.0000 0.3607 0.1252 0.0117 0.1369 

All Inclusivewith Night Only Standard User 1,570 2.4060 -0.4777 1.9283 0.5855 2.5139 0.0112 0.0000 0.0112 

Night Only Portion – – – – – – 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 

All Inclusivewith NightOnly LowUser 999 0.4500 -0.0893 0.3607 0.0000 0.3607 0.0980 0.0114 0.1094 


Other Customers 

Non–Residential 5,952 3.9950 -0.2970 3.6981 0.9587 4.6567 0.0289 0.0000 0.0289 

TemporarySupply 425 3.0210 0.0000 3.0210 0.7192 3.7402 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 

Irrigation (per kW connected) 1,466 0.1652 -0.0062 0.1589 0.0913 0.2502 0.0291 0.0000 0.0291 

Council Pumping 208 4.4100 -0.1627 4.2473 2.4490 6.6963 0.0223 0.0000 0.0223 

Streetlighting (per fitting connected) 110 0.0984 -0.0037 0.0947 0.0276 0.1223 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 

Non–Residential–Large Users (weighted average) 42 74.1175 -2.2095 71.9080 48.2920 120.2000 0.0286 0.0000 0.0286 

Distributed Generation 0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 

OptionalAdditions 

Right of WayLighting 70 – – – – – 0.0686 0.0000 0.0686 

UnderVerandah Lighting 26 – – – – – 0.0686 0.0000 0.0686 

Electric Vehicle 0 – – – – – 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 

DistributedGeneration 1,563 – – – – – 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 

Charge Before31March 2023 

(ExcludingGST) 

CustomerPrice Categories 

ResidentialCustomers 

Approximate 

Customer Estimate 

1Feb 2022 

Gross 

Dollars/day 

– 

Rebate 

Dollars/day 

= 

Fixed 

Net 

Dollars/day 

+ 

Transmission 

Dollars/day 

= 

Total 

Dollars/day 

Gross 

Dollars/kWh 

+ 

Variable 

Transmission 

Dollars/kWh 

= 

Total 

Dollars/kWh 

AllInclusiveStandardUser 17,367 1.9750 -0.4777 1.4973 0.5342 2.0315 0.0154 0.0048 0.0202 

All Inclusive LowUser 12,354 0.3000 -0.0726 0.2274 0.0000 0.2274 0.0911 0.0113 0.1024 

Uncontrolled Standard User 2,016 1.9750 -0.4777 1.4973 0.5342 2.0315 0.0397 0.0052 0.0449 

Uncontrolled LowUser 885 0.3000 -0.0726 0.2274 0.0000 0.2274 0.1154 0.0117 0.1271 

AllInclusive with NightOnly Standard User 1,593 1.9750 -0.4777 1.4973 0.5342 2.0315 0.0154 0.0048 0.0202 


AllInclusivewithNight Only LowUser 988 0.3000 -0.0726 0.2274 0.0000 0.2274 0.0911 0.0113 0.1024 


Other Customers 

Non–Residential 5,954 2.8100 -0.2770 2.5331 0.7114 3.2444 0.0355 0.0053 0.0408 

Temporary Supply 418 2.4900 0.0000 2.4900 0.5692 3.0592 0.1020 0.0052 0.1073 

Irrigation (perkWconnected) 1,461 0.1354 -0.0062 0.1292 0.0685 0.1977 0.0291 0.0126 0.0416 

Council Pumping 207 4.0500 -0.4172 3.6328 1.2434 4.8763 0.0228 0.0036 0.0265 

Streetlighting (per fittingconnected) 113 0.0910 -0.0060 0.0850 0.0180 0.1030 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 

Non–Residential–LargeUsers (weightedaverage) 44 29.0000 -0.5095 28.4905 46.6985 75.1890 0.0356 0.0049 0.0405 

Distributed Generation – 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 

Optional Additions 

Right of WayLighting 71 – – – – – 0.0437 0.0249 0.0686 

UnderVerandah Lighting 26 – – – – – 0.0437 0.0249 0.0686 

Electric Vehicle 0 – – – – – 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 

Distributed Generation 1254 – – – – – 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 

Formoredetailed information on our pricing methodology,whichdescribes theapproachMainPower has adopted to determine pricesfor customers 

connectedtothe electricity distribution network,visit mainpower.co.nz/pricing.

NEWS 

North Canterbury News, March 2, 2023 

21 

Rambling along the river bank 


Over 100 cyclists runners and walkers 

turned out on Sundaymorningfor a12 

km longramblealong the AshleyRiver 

stop banksduring the Rangiora Lions 

Club annual Ashley River Ramble. 

Club member and organiser Rob 

McLeod says it was agood turnout 

considering there was alot on in the 

district. 

‘‘It was goodtobeback withthis fun, 

family eventafterthree years since 

the lastramble.’’ 

Afteragroup warmup by NZ 

Olympic and Commonwealth Games 

middle distancerunner Angie Petty, 

the cyclists werewavedaway at 9am by 

WaimakaririMayor Dan Gordon from 

the WaikukuBeachNorth Oval. 

Ten minutes laterthe runnersand 

walkersheaded off. 

The finish linewas at theAshley 

RiverPicnic Groundsnear the BMX 

Track, in Rangiora. 

Mr McLeodsays the fastestriders 

wouldhave madeittothe finish linein 

around 4045 minutes. 

But the event was not arace like the 

ones the club usedtorun years ago. 

All moneyraisedduring the ramble 

will go towards supportingthe 

CommunityWellbeing North 

Canterbury Trust,who entered a 

walkingteam at the event. 

Stepping out ... The walking team from the Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust 

head off at the start of the 12km long Ashley River Ramble along the stop banks from 

Waikuku Beach to Rangiora on Sunday. 

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April 5, 12, 19, 26 

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 

Foot traffic ... Runners head off to 

negotiate the trail along the river banks 

during the Ramble. 

Off they go ... Henry Lancaster, aged 11 of 

Rangiora, takes the lead as the cyclists set 

off on the Ramble. 

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Potential sites revealed for Pegasus centre 



Feedback is being sought on two 

potential sites for the proposed Pegasus 

Community Centre. 

The Waimakariri District Council has 

identified two possible sites for the 

proposed community centre, after being 

approached by the town’s developer, 

Templeton Group. 

The proposed sites were approved for 

consultation with the Pegasus 

community, at the council’s community 

and recreation committee meeting last 

week. 

Committee chairperson Cr Philip 

Redmond said he was keen to hear the 

community’s feedback. 

‘‘The cost options are similar for both 

sites, but price and design are less of an 

issue than getting the right location.’’ 

The council has been leasing a 

building in Tahuna Street, Pegasus, 

since 2017 for atemporary community 

centre, which was being operated by the 

Pegasus Residents Group Inc. 

But the lease was due to expire in 

June 2025. 

The council signalled in the 2021/31 

Long Term Plan its intention to 

establish apurposebuilt community 

centre for Pegasus and set aside funding 

to build a400m2 facility in the 2023/24 

and 2024/25 financial years. 

Of the two sites, one is councilowned 

land near the already established retail 

area and health hub. 

The other option was further away 

from residential properties, but had 

more land for future growth. 

Residents have until 5pm on 

Wednesday, March 15, to offer feedback 

at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk. 

The council is also exploring options 

to purchase land at Ravenswood, north 

Woodend, for future development of 

community facilities. 



Clubcelebrates 70 years 


The Oxford Garden Club 

celebrates amilestone on March 

9. 

It is celebrating its 70th Jubilee 

with aget together and meal at 

the Oxford Club. 

President Kay Thompson says 

the club is the strongest it has 

ever been, with alot of new 

members joining as they become 

part of the Oxford community. 

The club has abusy schedule of 

visiting gardens and 

competitions, and members 

share ideas and skills. 

However, Kay says it is not all 

about gardening, and bus trips to 

see prized gardens. 

The club has an emphasis on 

fellowship, and often have trips 

to the movies and outings for 

lunch or dinner. 

Kay says they now also have 

men joining the club, with one — 

Ted Dring —recently being 

awarded atrophy in the Cut 

Flower competitions for the year. 

There is ayoung mum, several 

who have been members for 

many years, and members from 

as far afield as Rangiora. 

‘‘We cater for all ages. 

‘‘Our aim is to be friendly and 

welcoming,’’ says Kay. 

The celebration starts at 11am, 

and the meal is at 12.30pm. 

Milestone ... Oxford Garden Club 

memebers will gather to celebrate 

their 70th Jubilee on March 9. 

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Residents urged to have asay on growth 

The Waimakariri District is 

growing rapidly –how do we 

accommodate more people? 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon urges 

residentstogive their views on how 

Greater Christchurch should develop as 

population grows in Selwyn, 

Waimakariri and Christchurch. 

More than 2000 people have already 

responded to the survey which is part of 

the Huihui Mai (let’s come together) 

engagement which runs until Sunday, 26 

March. 

Feedback receivedwill underpin the 

draft Spatial Plan for Christchurch, an 

ambitiousblueprint for the future. It 

goes out for formal consultation later 

this year. 

Waimakariri is growing rapidly. 

It had an estimated population of 

67,900 in 2022 which is 11 percent more 

people than lived in Waimakariri four 

years ago at the time of the last census. 

The Whakawhanake Kāinga Komiti 

(Urban Growth Partnership for Greater 

Christchurch) wantslocal residentsto 

take part in the discussion to shape 

where and how their area will grow in 

the future, how its transport 

infrastructure can be futureproofed 

and how to protect the environment now 

and for future generations. 

This work also includes apotential 

‘turn up and go’ mass rapid transit 

system, that both responds to, and 

encourages growth along its route. 

Mr Gordon says population growth has 

continued onasteady climb with new 

subdivisions around Rangiora, Kaiapoi 

and other towns in the district. 

‘‘We need to plan for the future 

growth. 

‘‘This is achance for the public to tell 

us about the importantissues that affect 

their quality of lifetohelp us better 

understand local issues and work on 

solutions together to unlock urban 

development opportunities,’’ he says 

This work is not starting from scratch. 

In 2020 Greater Christchurch residents 

were asked what kind of place they 

wanted for future generations andthat 

feedback has helped shaped planning 

for future growth. 

The message was very clear then – 

residents want Greater Christchurchto 

be sustainable, vibrant and safe, with 

thriving community centres, afocus on 

places for people –with less urban 

sprawl, more affordable housing and 

much better transport options. 

Minister of Transport Michael Wood 

says the Greater Christchurch’s public 

transport network requires significant 

changes tomake it aviable option for its 

residents, who have some of the highest 

dependency on private motor vehicles 

in the country. 

‘‘Residents views are being sought on 

aturn up and go public transport service 

that is more reliable, sustainable and 

high frequency so residents want to 

make the switch from using private cars 

and can do so with confidence’’ Minister 

Wood says. 

‘‘The service would run alonga 

dedicated corridor from the centralcity 

north to Belfast and southwest to 

Hornby. 

‘‘This turn up and go service would 

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the city, helping reduce traveltime and 

25 

making it easier for people to get to 

where they want to go. 

‘‘We’re also exploringwhat type of 

mode will be best suited for the 

proposed route, either Bus Rapid 

Transit or light rail, but it would be 

frequent, convenient, zero emission and 

be able to move large numbers of 

people.’’ 

The proposed route would be 

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facilities in Waimakariri key towns and 

increased frequency of direct bus 

services that connect these towns to the 

central city using the motorway 

corridors. Waimakaririwould also be 

connected to the new turn up and go 

service with park ‘n’ ride facilities at 

Belfast, and therewouldbebetter 

public transport connections between 

settlements in Waimakariri to make it 

easier to get around in the Waimakariri 

district. 

Residents can find out more about 

this work, listen to webinarsand 

complete the online survey at 

greaterchristchurch.org.nz from now to 

March 26. 

Ravenswood adeveloping community 


Ravenswood continuestogrow. 

It has been five years since the first 

residentsmoved into the 150 hectare 

Ravenswood communitydevelopment 

just north of Woodend and the 

developers, Infinity Investment Group 

Holdings Ltd, say things are on track 

considering economic and supply 

conditions. 

Marketing and communications 

manager Tracey Gilmour says it’s 

impressive what has been achieved 

since the first ‘forsale’ sign went up in 

2016, and the groundbeing brokenin 

2018. 

‘‘Whencompleted, Ravenswood will 

have over 1300houses built. 

‘‘As it stands approximately 363 

houseshave been built, and 194 are now 

under construction. 

‘‘Eighty four percent of the entire 

residential development has been sold, 

and all of the commerciallots have 

sold.’’ 

She says the convenient location of 

Ravenswood beingcentral to the 

communities of Rangiora,Pegasus, 

Woodend and Kaiapoi, its close 

proximitytoState Highway 1(SH1) and 

all that the WaimakaririDistrict has to 

offer,has made it apopularchoice 

among new home buyers and 

commercial business owners. 

Ravenswood development manager 

JeromeO’Sullivan says it is good to see 

the construction going ahead, 

Continuing to grow ... Most of the construction on Stage 3ofthe Ravenswood 

development is completed. 

PHOTO:JOHN COSGROVE 

especially in the 20 hectare commercial 

district and shopping precinct. 

He says the new retail precinct under 

developmentnext to New World on Bob 

Robertson Drive, should have its first 

tenants in by midyear once workis 

complete. 

‘‘We are lookingforward to offering 

peopleaJoesGarage, Chinese, Thai 

and Indian restaurants, asushioutlet 

and aCoffeeClub onsite whenall the 

work is finally completed.’’ 

Joining Harvey Norman, scheduled 

for the southern side of the commercial 

areanext to SH1, will be aGull Service 

stationonthe corner of Bob Robertson 

Drive and Garlick Streetatthe 

roundabout. 

The new selfservice petrol stationis 

expected to be open by mid2024. 

Tracey saysthe playgrounds on the 

northernside of the development off 

Chambers Avenue, are going to be 

‘‘awesome for kids’’. 

‘‘They will haveapumptrack with 

fourskill levels,ahalf sizebasketball 

court, swings,climbing blocks/cubes, a 

halftothree quartersize soccer field, 

picnic tables and toilets.’’ 

She saysasitispart of the Stage 4 

development, it will open to the public 

whenthe Waimakariri District Council 

has given its sign off. 

‘‘Weanticipate this to be late March 

or early April.’’ 

Ravenswood will eventually house 

around 3500 people (includingthose in 

the FreedomLifestyle Village). 

The retirement lifestyle village will 

haveatotal of 240units, of varying 

sizes, with six showhomes now being 

built. 

Stage 4of225 sections is almost 

complete, with titlesinsome partsof 

thisstagebeing issued already. 

Stage 5has 226 sectionswhich are all 

soldand is under construction with 

stagecompletion anticipated in 

September/October of this year. 

Stage6has 275 sections(78 havesold 

in the first stage release), with other 

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29 

Yum!, by Nadia Lim 

Getting your child to love food —and she 

means, good wholesome food —isnot 

always easy. That’s where Nadia hopes 

YUM! comes in handy. 

AGentle Radical, by Gareth Hughes 

Jeanette Fitzsimons was avisionary, a 

pioneer and aradical. This is the story of 

someone who battled National and 

Labour's lock on parliament and had the 

courage to challenge political sacred 

cows. 

The grand Tour, by Marc Walter 

The Golden Age of Travel evokes an era 

when travelling the world was athrilling 

new possibility for those with the 

resources, time, imagination, and daring. 

This richly illustrated volume charts the 

travel heyday of 1869 to 1939. 

Forever young: AMemoir, by Hayley 

Mills 

Iconic actress Hayley Mills shares personal memories from her 

childhood, growing up in afamous acting family, and becoming aDisney 

child star, trying to grow up in aworld that wanted her to stay forever 

young. 

Freezing Order, by Bill Browder 

Bill Browder returns with another 

gripping thriller chronicling how he 

became Vladimir Putin’s number one 

enemy by exposing Putin’s campaign to 

steal and launder hundreds of billions of 

dollars and kill anyone who stands in his 

way. 

Above the Treeline by A. F. Mark 

New Zealand’s alpine environment is 

challenging, not only for the humans who 

explore it but for the plants and animals 

that inhabit it. 

The extremes of temperature and high 

rates of erosion make for an uncertain 

environment, and the flora and fauna 

have evolved and adapted to it in 

interesting ways. 

These titles are available in both Waimakariri and Hurunui libraries. 

Find out more about recent additions to the library collection by going to 

the library catalogue at waimakariri.kotui.org.nz or hurunui.kotui.org.nz 

or contact your local library. 

Footpaths ... The Kaikōura District Council is preparing to invest in 

its footpaths. 

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Walking focus 



Afteryears of underinvestment, 

walking aroundthe 

Kaikōura townshipisabout to 

get smoother. 

The Kaikōura District 

Council identified improving 

footpathsasapriority in its 

2021/31 Long TermPlan,with 

work to begin in April 2023. 

Aworkinggroup was 

established last yeartobegin 

prioritisingwhichfootpaths 

needed some work. 

‘‘Underinvestment from 

previous years is apparent in 

the poor condition of our 

footpaths,’’ seniormanager 

operations, Dave Clibbery said. 

‘‘Cost savingefforts over 

many years have resulted in a 

substantialamountofchip seal 

or gravel paths, which were 

less expensivetoconstruct,but 

have shorter lives. 

‘‘These pathshave now 

deterioratedtothe pointwhere 

replacementisrequired,and 

we are now attempting to tackle 

this backlog.’’ 

Mr Clibbery said the lack of 

investment had resulted in 

uneven surfaces, potholes and 

otherhazards. 

‘‘We see this as apriority to 

improve thequalityofliving for 

our elderly andless mobile 

residents.’’ 

The council voted in the 

Long Term Plan to increase its 

annual budgetfrom $60,000to 

$160,000ayear overnine years 

to addressthe backlog. 

But with 43km of footpaths 

needing repair and 

replacement, Mr Clibbery says 

it is essential to identifyareas 

and spend wisely. 

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Top vege crops to plant now if you 

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Words Rachel Vogan 

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Fresh vegetables ... Plant now to eat well 

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to eat well over the cold winter months 

Broadbeans 

Igrow thesefor my mum, who loves them, 

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plants flower in late winter and spring 

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alittle different, lookout for thepretty red 

flowering ones. 

Unlike all the rest of the beanclan, 

thesehardycampaignersgrow in the 

colder months and need to get into the 

ground now. 

Seed is widely available and germinates 

in acouple of weeks; soaking it overnight 

in waterwill speed up germination. You 

will find plenty of punnets of seedlings 

around, too. 

They are alongterm crop that willbein 

the ground for agood six to eightmonths 

before harvest, so choose aspot that you 

wont needfor any other crops. 

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mature, position away fromstrong winds 

and use stakes and strings to stop the 

plants from flopping. 

Spacethe seeds and/orseedlings about 

15cm apart. 

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againinthe spring, as theychew through 

the nutrients in the soil. 

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spinach. 

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Freshnew carrots are probably my 

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senseofselfsatisfactionwhen Ipull them 

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of year. 

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Luxon appearedtooffer better 

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that can gainbroad support,’’ Ms 

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‘‘In particular it retains local 

ownership and avoids the 

confiscation of local assets and 

stripping of localinfluence at the core 

of the Government’s present policy.’’ 

Last week the HighCourtconfirmed 

thecouncil’s fears, that the 

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Mr Gordonsays on the face of it, the 

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Mr Gordonsays National’s policy 

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consensusand works for everyone.’’ 

Meanwhile, Local Government 

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consider last week’sHigh Court 

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Welcome to the Kaikōura A&P Show 

35 

PHOTOS BY DAVID HILL 

That’s mine ... Finley Dunfoy, aged 7, of 

Kaikōura Primary School, came to the 

Kaikōura A&P Show to admire his picture. 

In miniature ... Sophie Mummery, of 

Christchurch, waits to go in the ring with her 

miniature horse Basil. 

Look at that ... Hudson Leathen, aged 1, of Kaikōura, shows his mum Shannon the chooks 

on display in the farm yard nursery area. Hudson was enjoying aday at the show for his 

cousin’s birthday. 

Supporting the community ... At the Kaikōura Lions stand at the show, James Brunel, of 

Blenheim, who has aholiday home in Kaikōura, purchases some raffle tickets from Lions 

Club member Tony Davis. 

Spinning ayarn ... Zoe Battersby, of 

Kaikōura, demonstrates the spinning wheel 

in the wool tent. 

Gumboot style ... James Pike (4), of 

Blenheim lines up athrow, as part of a 

fundraiser for Gumboot Friday. 

Yummy treats ... St Joseph’s Catholic School of Kaikōura was out in force selling some 

yummy treats, including Friends of St Joseph’s members Nicola Chambers (left), Maria 

Adams and Jane Millton (second, right), along with teacher Kylie Thomas (centre) and 

principal Judith Ford. 

Sausage sizzle ... Lions Club of Seaward Kaikōura members Doreen Tomlin (left), Rita 

Calvert, Anne Grant and Wendy Beaven raise some funds for the community.

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Concerns at Woodend safety improvements 

By DAVID HILL 

Proposed Woodend road safety 

improvements have left Pegasus 

residents fearing for the theirsafety. 

Woodend and Pegasusresidents 

pouredinto the WoodendCommunity 

CentreonThursday,February 16, for a 

dropin session with Waka Kotahi New 

Zealand Transport Agencytocheck on 

progress with planned road safety 

improvements. 

The proposed works, which were 

scheduled to beginnext year, followed 

years of engagement with the local 

community. 

But WoodendSefton Community Board 

chairpersonShonaPowell said proposed 

safetyimprovements for the Pegasus 

RavenswoodWoodend roundabout on 

State Highway 1were not included in any 

of the previous consultations. 

Waka Kotahi planned to convertthe 

roundabout intoasingle lane withraised 

safetyplatforms, as well as installing 

improved footpath layoutsand arefuge in 

the median to make it safer for 

pedestrians,cyclists and scooterstocross 

the highway. 

Pegasus residents at the dropin session 

said reducing the roundabout to onelane 

would increase the already high traffic 

congestion and make the roundabout 

even less safe. 

Two residents, who did not want to be 

named,said theyfeared it could lead to 

chaos in the event of anaturaldisaster 

such as atsunami,where residents were 

forcedtoevacuate. 

The roundabout was normally the only 

accesspoint for Pegasus, althoughthere 

is ametalroad whichcould be accessed in 

an emergencybyopeningagate. 

The population of Pegasus was now 

more than 4000. 

‘‘Whenthereisalong weekend, like the 

recentWaitangi Weekend, the trafficis 

backedright up with people leaving or 

returning to Christchurch, so making it 

onelane willonly make it worse,’’ one 

resident said. 

Pegasus residents Christine Johnston 

and Murray Andrews saidthey believed 

there were better alternatives, including 

installingtraffic lights in placeofthe 

roundabout,orcreating an underpass or 

overpass for cyclistsand pedestrians. 

‘‘I don’tthink people realise the amount 

of people who live in Pegasusnow and 

there is no supermarket, so we all haveto 

go through the roundabout to go the 

supermarket or to Rangiora or anywhere 

else,’’ Mr Andrews said. 

The Pegasus Residents’ Group 

Incorporated shared the fearsand 

concerns of the residents. 

‘‘In our opinion the one lane reduction 

could cause safety issues and 

considerable traffic buildup at the 

roundabout at commuting times,’’the 

group saidinastatement. 

‘‘We also have safety concerns with the 

potentialfor more accidents as delays 

may lead to impatience and riskstaken.’’ 

AWaka Kotahi spokesperson said the 

safetyimprovements were basedtraffic 

data fromthe roundabout and were 

considered using the latest traffic 

management methods. 

Raisedplatforms were designed to 

reducevehicle speeds‘‘by making it 

physically uncomfortable for motorists to 

drive overthe platform faster than the 

suggestedspeed’’. Research suggested the 

raisedplatformscould reduce deaths and 

serious injuries by up to 40 percent, Waka 

Kotahisaid. 

Residents can find out more by going to 

nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh1northcanterburycorridororemail 

safetynorthcanterbury@nzta.govt.nzto 

offer feedback. 

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Community concerns ... Christine Johnston (second from right), of Pegasus, discusses 

her concerns with WoodendSefton Community Board chairperson Shona Powell (left) and 

board member Rhonda Mather, while fellow Pegasus resident Murray Andrews points to the 

PegasusRavenswoodWoodend roundabout on the map. 

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Encouraging youngpeople to take part in 

theirlocal showisthe aim of this year’s Mt 

Beautiful Cheviot’s A&P Show copresidents, 

Lyndaand PhilDickson. 

Lyndasaysoffering handsonways to 

involve everyone from preschoolers 

upward, by encouragingthem to explore 

whatsonoffer at the March11show, and to 

take on challenges, is agreatway for them 

to learn abouttheir local show, rural 

community, and what it produces. 

It is hoped they will continue to support 

the annual community showcase of 

animals, produce,art, crafts, flowers, 

shearing, and horse and pony 

competitions. 

‘‘Theemphasis is on young,’’says Lynda. 

She she hopes by getting youngpeople 

involved in the showitencourages themto 

enterthe various sectionsthe following 

year. 

Lyndawill be showcasing wool, and 

innovations and new ways of using it, such 

as mixing it with corn starch to produce a 

plastictype substance, and work being 

done to find markets for wool products. 

Her display, which also features at other 

NorthCanterbury A&P shows, came after 

she questioned why meat got exposure at 

shows, but wool seldom featured. 

Lyndasays with the support of North 

Canterbury Vets,who often allow her to 

sharetheir tent,the display has become 

popular. 

She sayspeople who producewoollen 

goodsare morethan happy to giveher 

itemstouse in her display to help 

showcase the varietyofways it can be 

used. 

Phil and Lyndafarm a550 hectare 

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❛All our sponsors have been 

amazing and supportive, for 

which we are incredibly 

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Leamington Valley. 

They also own a50ha fattening unit at 

Omihi. 

They run 2500 quarterbred ewes, which 

produce 22 to 23 micronwool. 

The woolissold to Smartwool, through 

New Zealand Merino. They breed their 

own rams, and afew terminal sire rams. 

Their son Tom, works with Mark 

Stevenson at The Gums,near Cheviot, 

following his passion for farmingand wool, 

while Jim is in Year 11 at Christchurch 

Boys High School. 

Lynda and Phil says theyare grateful to 

have Mt Beautiful as the majorshow 

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publicfree entry to the show. 

‘‘All our sponsors havebeen amazing 

and supportive, for which we are 

incrediblygrateful. Without themitwould 

be very difficult to stage ashow ,’’ says 

Lynda. 

The Dicksonsare also grateful for the 

huge amount of work administrator 

Lorraine Gardnerhas done behind the 

scenes, ‘‘and all the wonderful convenors, 

stewards and volunteerswho come out 

year after year andjust get things done’’. 

‘‘It is the community spiritthat makes 

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A&P ShowonMarch11. 

The showisfree to attend, and inside 

the gates the themeisreflected in various 

classesthroughoutthe varied show 

sections. 

SecretaryLorraine Gardnersays this 

yearthe emphasis is on community,and 

providing an event that combines No 8, 

KiwiIngenuity in its manyforms. 

There is aFashionintheField class 

adopting thetheme, alongwith an 

Imaginative Creative section, 

encouragingthe useofrecycled materials. 

In theFlowersection,where 

competitionisalways fierce, thethemeis 

alsoevident, as it is in theJuniorsections, 

callingonthe imagination of young minds. 

Lorraine says thereisalsoaWireArt or 

Sculpturecompetition whichencourages 

peopletouse wirelyingaround,orvisit a 

farmerwho mayhavesomeold wirethey 

can bend, twist and mould into aworkof 

art. 

The finishedproductswill be displayed 

beside the bar at the show, with entries 

needing to be in by 9amonshow day. 

There are decoratedbike competitions, 

aBabyand Me competitionand 

competitions for pets. 

Men cantry their handatadecorating 

acake,acompetition that has become 

extremelycompetitiveoverthe years. 

The NgaiTahuGoodSorts Trophyisat 

stake, andnominations are welcome by 

community members,who believesome 

one they knowisdeserving of thehonour 

of receiving thetrophy. 

Copresidents Lynda and Phil Dickson 

willselect the winner. 

Lorraine says therewill be plenty of 

action in the ring. 

Withthe Horseofthe Year cancelled 

for thisyear due to thefloodinginthe 

North Island, morehorse andpony 

entries areexpectedfor both daysof 

No 8Wire. .. Kiwi Ingenuity is the theme of 

this year’s Mt Beautiful Cheviot A&PShow 

on March 11. 


competitiononSaturday, March 11 and 

Sunday,March 12. 

‘‘Wehavegiven people alittle bit more 

timedue to theHorseofthe Year 

cancellation,’’ shesays. 

LousieMarriott will be defendingher 

Two JumpChallenge titlefor theprized 

McClintock Trophy, sponsoredbyGraham 

McClintock. 

The winner receives the trophy and 

$300, while second receives $150 

sponsoredbyMtBeautifulWinery and a 

Mt BeautifulWinepack, with thirdand 

fourthalso takinghomegift packs. 

There is also aponysixbar challenge 

thisyear. 

Other entries have held up strong 

despite Covid forcing thecancellation of 

twoshows. 

Dog trials makeawelcome returntothe 

programme, and there will be bulland 

steerriding,and thepopularshearing 

competition. 

Theare theusual sideshows,foodstalls 

andlocalcommunity stalls, and theevent 

concludes with acommunity barbecue, 

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Agriculture to the fore 

An Agri Hub will provide plenty for visitors 

to see, and enjoyatthe CheviotShow on 

March11. 

But the exhibitors will not just be 

showcasing theirwares. 

They will also provide entrants in the 

YoungFarmers and Teen Farmer 

competitions,with practical information, 

challengingtasks, and answerstoquiz 

questions. 

Copresident Lynda Dickson says they 

are not officialYoung Farmer’s contests, 

but more of alocal variant of them. 

They will be in keeping with the show’s 

No 8Wire,Kiwi Ingenuity theme, and 

provide plentyfor young peopletodo. 

‘‘Thecompetitions are about getting 

youngpeople involved in the show, instead 

of just walkingabout. 

‘‘They will have to stop and have alook 

at what is on display, and have ashot at 

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challenges, in their own time, duringthe 

show,’’ says Lynda. 

For the older entrants —17to25years — 

therewill be tasks such as stock and wool 

judging, bull riding and practical 

challenges in the AgriHub. 

For the teens —12to16years —there 

will be recognising breeds of sheep, and 

wool types,anelectric fence challenge, 

and steer riding. 

For the younger set there is aPet Show 

for sheep, goats,dogs and caged animals, 

and aPassport competition which takes 

the children to all the various sections 

wherethey have to find somethingby 

following clues, and answer questions. 

Lyndasaysitisall about using what is 

already at the show and engageyoung 

people by getting them involved in a 

variety of challenges, tasksand 

competitions. 

9am: Shearing, wool handling, Dog Trials,Young Farmer and Teen Farmer 

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9.30am: Submissions closefor judging of Imaginative Creations, Vegetables and 

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10am: Pet Show judging starts. 

10.30am: On stage Ukulele choir. 

11am: On stage Baby and Me competition. Passport competition begins. 

11.30am: On stage Pet Show presentation of awards. 

12 noon: On stage Decorated bike judging. 

12.30pm: On stage Fashioninthe Field. 

1pm: On stage The Two Bruces;Passport competition prize draw;Horse 2Jump 

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1.30pm: On Stage Frankie Harris Dance;Pony 6Bar competition. 

2pm: Terrier Race 

2.45pm: Bull and Junior steer riding. 

3pm: On Stage: Music by Kelly, Georgie, Scarlette and Isia. 

4.30pm: On Stage Blue Groove Band. 

5pm: Presentations Men in Aprons, Heaviest pumpkin, Wire Art, Young Farmer 

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MarcoCatalonisays managing work 

programmes across two differentdistricts 

has its challenges. 

Mr Cataloni was appointed as 

EnvironmentCanterbury’s Kaikōura and 

Hurunui WaiauUwha zone deliverylead, 

following KevinHeays’ retirement as 

Kaikōura zone delivery lead. 

He had previously combinedthe 

Waimakaririand Hurunui roles. 

Acommontheme between allthree 

NorthCanterbury zones was 

‘‘collaborationwith communities’’, he 

said. 

‘‘Theissuesare fairly similar and it is 

aboutmanaging land use.’’ 

He said the biggestdifference was 

working alongside active zone committees 

in Kaikōura and Waimakariri, whereas 

therewas no active zone committee 

serving the Hurunui district. 

‘‘Each zone has azone action fund,so 

Hurunui is still receiving the funding. 

‘‘We haveamajor fiveyearproject we 

are workingon, with the Waiauand 

Hurunui braided rivers to support 

biodiversity,including threatened native 

bird species, so the funding is still going 

into that. 

‘‘It had been agreed to by the previous 

zone committee, so we have continued 

with that work in consultation with the 

Hurunui District Council.’’ 

Mr Cataloni’s zone delivery teamwas 

also workingonSCAR (SoilConservation 

and Revegatation) projects in the Hurunui 

and Kaikōura zones,whichwere jointly 

funded by the Ministry for Primary 

Industries, ECan and landowners. 

He said further SCAR funding had been 

applied for to continue withwork around 

the Jed and Waipara rivers. 

Work was also continuingtosupport 

biodiversity and mahinga kai projects in 

the Hurunui zone. 

‘‘We are adopting acatchment based 

approach. 

‘‘What thatdoes is it bringsinanumber 

of fundingstreamstoone location,’’ Mr 

Cataloni said. 

‘‘We can then package it up and the 

(ECan) riversteam might want to do some 

work at the same time.’’ 

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thewhole catchment. 

He said there were anumber of ways 

landowners could get involved,including 

financial contributions and doing work in 

kind. 

In Kaikōura, there was ongoing work on 

water waysand drainage on the Kaikōura 

plains,which cameout of the earthquake 

recovery. 

‘‘Kaikōura doesn’t have alot of industry 

outsideoffarming and tourism, so it is not 

likeAshburton, Selwyn or Waimakariri, 

and there is abig reliance on the 

environment.’’ 

ECan’s biodiversity was workingonpest 

management in the Clarence Valley, 

includinganimal pests and woody weeds. 

The zone committeehad also been 

involved in managingthe spread of old 

man’s beardinthe Hāpuku River 

catchment, as wellasclean up and 

plantingdays on Waikōau /LyellCreek, 

which flows through the town. 

The Waimakariri zone hadits braided 

rivers, plainsand hillcountry, as well as a 

muchlarger population and alarge 

number of lifestyle blocks. 

Mr Cataloni said the Kaikōura and 

Waimakariri zonecommittees maintained 

strong relationships with localrūnanga, 

Ngāti Kurī and NgāiTūāhuriri. 

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Ewe lamb reigns supreme 

Nicky Ingramwas thrilled to win 

supremechampion sheepatthe 

Kaikōura A&PShow on Saturday. 

Mrs Ingram andhusbandMarkwere 

taken by surprise when they tookout 

the top honours withaRomney ewe 

lamb. 

The coupleown alifestyle block just 

out of Kaikōura,where theyrun afew 

Romneysheep, shesays. 

Herfather John Murdoch, of 

Kaikōura,was aRomneysheep breeder 

formany years andwas aregular 

competitor at theannual show. 

‘‘Weused to put some in afew years 

ago,but we’ve never hadachampion 

before,’’Mrs Ingram says. 

‘‘Wehaven’tenteredfor awhile, but 

we decided to putinafew thistime. 

‘‘Itwas definitely worthwhile getting 

out niceand early,and it is goodtosee 

agood number of entries this year.’’ She 

saysthe Romney is aquieterbreed of 

sheep andshe likes themfor their wool. 

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Co-ordinated approach needed 


Federated Farmers is urging farmers who 

need stockfeed, and those willingto 

donateorsupplyit, due to Cyclone 

Gabrielle, to use the National Feed Coordination 

Service. 

‘‘Offers of feedcontinuetopour in and 

that’sfantastic,’’ Federated Farmers 

Tararua PresidentSally Dryland says. 

However, somedepots are becoming 

overrun in places with goods being 

dropped off. 

‘‘The coordination service, activated by 

the Ministry for Primary Industries and 

operated by Federated Farmers,isthe 

most efficient way of keeping trackof 

everything,’’ Sallysays. 

‘‘An alternative if your internet is still 

down, or you have particular questions, is 

to ringyour local Fedspresident. 

‘‘We want it to go to those most in need 

in the most direct mannerpossible. 

‘‘Apart from anything that keeps 

transport costs and emissionstoa 

minimum. 

‘‘TararuawiseI’m humbled by the 

numberoflocalfarmerswho have 

signalledadesire to donate hay and silage. 

We appreciatethe local truckies offering 

to helpwithfree transport too,’’Sally says. 

The TararuaRuralSupportTrust has 

nearlyfinishedvisiting allthe affected 

farmers in that region and will now work 

with Feds to distributefeed. 

Some of this may be required in amonth 

or two whengrass on flooddamaged 

pasture, or farmers' own feed stores, has 

been eaten. 

In areassuch as Gisborne, where there 

is such widespreadpasturedamage,there 

is alikelihoodthat capitalstock may need 

to go off grazing overwinter. 

ActingGisbornePresident Charlie 

Reynoldsisalso thankful for all the offers 

of support comingtheir way. 

‘‘It’samassive effort understanding the 

Stock feed ... Federated Farmers are urging acoordinated approach to sending stock 

feed to farmers following Cyclone Gabrielle’s trail of destruction. 

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logistics of moving stock andfeed around 

whenwehave so many roads impacted,’’ 

Charlie says. 

‘‘The feed coordination service will 

helpusmarry up feed with need.’’ 

Federated FarmersHawke’sBay 

President Jim Galloway is conscious needs 

are not clearly understoodyet as some 

districts are very much in aresponse mode 

rather than recovery. 

‘‘Once we knowifwecan get feed in, we 

willbevery thankful those who can deliver 

straight to the farm.’’ 

Bay of Plenty’spresident Brent 

Mountfort was quick to offer support to 

Gisbornefarmers. 

‘‘The feed is here on local farmsready to 

go as soon as we know where. We 

appreciatethe efforts to limit the amount 

of travel, and handling by direct farmertofarmersupport. 

The coordination service can facilitate 

that, Brent says. 

Horse,displaced dogs and cats,alpaca 

and other petneeds are being coordinatedbygroups 

including HUHA and 

the SPCA. Sally says everyone needs to 

work togethertoget feed not only to where 

it’s needed, but whenit’s needed. 

‘‘Using the Feed Coordination Service 

gives those dealingwiththe logistical 

challenges an opportunity to get through 

response stage before moving to the 

recovery and winter/longterm needs 

being addressed.’’ 

To access the FeedCoordination 

Service go to www.fedfarm.org.nz and 

click the ‘FeedCoordination' button. 

Employer 

awards open 

New Zealand’s top food and fibre 

sector employers are being called on 

to enter the 2023 Primary Industries 

Good Employer Awards. 

Cheyne Gillooly, Director 

Investment Skills and Performance 

at MPI says people have always been 

at the heart of the food and fibre 

sector businesses. 

The awards were away to 

showcase innovative ways in 

managing staff and spreading 

excellence throughout the sector. 

‘‘We're on the lookout for 

employers, both large and small, 

who go above and beyond by creating 

productive, safe, supportive, and 

healthy work environments for their 

people.’’ 

Now in their fourth year, the 

awards are run by MPI and the 

Agricultural and Marketing 

Research and Development Trust 

(AGMARDT). 

Both food and fibre sector 

businesses and those that support 

them are eligible. 

‘‘Nominees can range from rural 

accountants to veterinary practices, 

through to large industry bodies or 

small startups and others,’’ says Mr 

Gillooly. 

Waikato coconut yoghurt company 

Raglan Food Co took out the 

Employee Development Award and 

overall Supreme Award in 2022. 

Employees can also nominate 

their employers or others. 

Entries are now open and close at 

5pm on March 17, 2023. To find out 

more about the awards and how to 

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Issue 215 March 2023 

MainPower Community Fund, 

nominations for 2023 now open. 

MainPower Community Fund 2022 

November winners announced. 

We support a number of community events and initiatives 

each year through the MainPower Community Fund. The 

contestable fund allows members of the North Canterbury 

community to have their say about which charitable 

organisations and school projects should be supported. 

The Community Fund was launched in 2015 and 

distributed $10,000 to two local community groups. Since 

then, the Fund has grown in value and reach. 

 

The nominations are now open for the first funding round of 

2023. If you are interested inlearning more about nominations, 

head to the MainPower website. 

North Canterbury Lines Circa 2010 

Community Groups: 

Waimakariri Bike Project 

Rangiora Cricket Club 

North Canterbury Chicken Rescue 

AllTogether Kaiapoi 

Pegasus Dragons (Dragon 

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The Aroha Project 

Friends of the Rangiora Dog Park 

Oxford Bird Rescue 

Banded Dotterel Study Kaikōura 

Kitty Kingdom 

Kaiapoi Community Garden 

AmberleyA&P Show 

The Hope CommunityTrust 

Oxford Gallery 

Hawarden Waikari Menz 

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Cust Community Pool 

Waimakariri Country Music 

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Leithfield Community 

Centre 

North Canterbury Riding for 

the Disabled 

ShivaTara Aroha Sanctuary 

Kaikōura Dark SkyTrust 

John Byers-Teaching 

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Mini HaHaHorse Haven 

Hurunui BiodiversityTrust 

Womens Refuge 

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Kaiapoi North School 

Cheviot Area School 

St Josephs School Rangiora 

Loburn School-TeKura 

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Kaikōura Suburban School 

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Kaiapoi’sKev Merriman graded to 7th Dan 


Kaiapoibased National SeikoKai 

Karate Instructor Kev Merriman has 

graded to 7th Dan. 

Dan grades is aformal ranking 

system used in many oriental martial 

art systems to indicate alevel of 

proficiency, skill, technical ability 

and understanding of the art. 

7th Dan (or Nanadan) is ahighlevel 

rank that few achieve, with Kev 

preparing for the grading for the past 

seven years. 

The grading was held in the 

spiritual home of karate, Japan. 

Kev says it has been over 40 years in 

the making, and an incredible 

journey that would not have been 

possible without the support and 

understanding of his family, friends 

and members of his Dojo in Kaiapoi. 

‘‘I would like to thank those who 

have helped me work on the deeper 

understandings of our style and 

execution of techniques, such as 

Colin Punyer Shihan (Australia), and 

Shihans Hashimoto, Takahashi, Takano 

and Murata from Japan. 

‘‘I have forged close friendships with 

these passionate people, and am 

pleased to announce that we have a 

Japanese contingent coming to New 

Zealand later in the year to teach Kiwi 

Karate students. 

‘‘In addition, my sincere gratitude to 

Dan Visker Sensei and Ruby Wilson for 

giving up their free time after classes 

and at weekends to help me in my 

personal training. 

Kev was also elevated from Sensei to 

the new title of Shihan which translates 

to master instructor. Shihan have the 

ability to command the material and 

have adeeper understanding of the art. 

‘‘I have to thank Suzuki Soke 

(Grandmaster) for believing in me, 

showing patience and imparting wisdom 

and spirituality in my training. 

‘‘Soke, aged 86, is one of the last, true 

Karate Masters teaching traditional 

karate, and Iamsohonoured, proud and 

obviously very happy to be promoted by 

him to 7th Dan and be awarded the title 

of Shihan. 

Kev says his ambition is to share and 

promote Karate with his students .To 

my wife who has been akaratewidow I 

have no words to express how grateful I 

am of her continued support and belief 

in what Ido. 

7th Dan ... Back left Tokuji Nakagawa, 

President of Nippon Karatedo SeikoKai, 

with 7th Dan Kev Merriman Shihan. Front, 

Seiko Suzuki Soke (Grandmaster). 


Cure Boat Club wins nine medals at regatta 

Ateam of 25 rowers from Kaiapoibased 

Cure BoatClub have come home from 

the nationalchampionships with five 

gold medals, two silverand two bronze. 

The championships were held on 

Lake Ruataniwha in Twizel over five 

days in midFebruary. 

As well as the results on the water 

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achievement. 

It was placed fourthhighest in the 

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welcomedinto aspacious open planliving area with highstud ceilings. Underfloor heating throughout, ducted heating and a 

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with two lockablebayswith concreted floors plus two open bays. 

3 2 1 2 

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 8th March, 2023 at 12.00pm, 

(unless sold prior) 



Alison McCall 


E alison.mccall@pb.co.nz 

Victoria McKenzie-Browne 

M 021 413 883 E victoriam@pb.co.nz 

Ohoka 39 Keetly Place 

Acoveted community, acompelling opportunity 

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andeasilyexpress their own personality. Thehuge garage has itsown gym/studio with kitchenette and toilet. Total floorarea 

is approx. 553m2. 

6 3 3 5 

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Pre-season hit out for Bulldogs 


An invitationfor apreseason 

match to try out new players was 

snapped up by Northern Bulldogs 

Rugby League Club seniorteam on 

Saturday at MurphyPark in 

Kaiapoi. 

Club president JasonPond says 

Shirley approachedthe Bulldogs 

for afriendlygame and they leapt at 

the opportunity. 

‘‘Canterbury Rugby Leaguehas 

made some big changestothe 

seniorlevel competition for this 

year,and we werelooking for the 

opportunitytoblood in some of our 

younger, newer players and let the 

returning seniors havearun.’’ 

He saysShirley hasn’t had ateam 

in the senior level competition in 

recentyearsand was looking for a 

way to get someexperience against 

asenior grade squad. 

‘‘It was alsoagood chance for us 

to expand our player base. We put 

out the call for anyone interested in 

walking up and trying out for the 

team to come along and try out.’’ 

Mr Pond saysthe Northern 

Bulldogs Rugby League Clubis 

lookingfor more players because of 

the recent changes to the top level 

of the sport in Canterbury this year. 

‘‘Our goal is to field two teams— 

adivisionone and areserve grade 

team, and to do that we needatleast 

60 players on the books. 

‘‘Whileweare an old established 

club hereinKaiapoi, we lost alot of 

playersmovingaway,courtesy of 

the mandate rules overthe past 

couple of seasons. 

‘‘Now we wanttogrow theclub 

numbersupagain, to develop a 

good coregroup of players. We are 

also lookingatthe opportunities 

offeredbythis new senior men’s 

On attack ... Cameron Godfrey of the Northern Bulldogs Rugby League 

team evades atackle during the team’s pre season game against Shirley at 

Murphy Park in Kaiapoi. 

PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE 

Try time ... Joel Leka of the Northern Bulldogs Rugby League team 

crashes over for atry. 

premier division competition 

format.’’ 

He says the biggestchange is the 

move to arelegationformat for the 

competition. 

‘‘Starting from March 25,wewill 

be in agrading roundrobin series, 

againstthe six other teamsinthe 

competition. At the end of that 

series the bottom team will drop 

downagradeand the series will 

continue on.’’ 

NEWS 


Amberley Golf ClubCentenary 

The Amberley Golf Club 

celebratesits centenaryon 

Saturday, March 11.Pastand 

present members are invited.A 

Stableford competition will be 

played,9or18hole,followedby 

afternoon tea.Adinnerwillbe 

heldat7pm in theclubrooms. 

Registration is required. 

Registration forms are 

availableatthe clubroomsor 

callDianne or Barry Le 

Compteon03354 9051 or 027 

321 9202. 

Oldfashioned singalong 

Li'lChuck theoneman Skiffle 

machine, willperform live at 

theBalcairn Hall on Saturday, 

March 25. Tickets (cash)$30 

from: Sally Mac’s,Amberley; 

SeftonGarage and Stan’s7Day 

SPORTS RESULTS 

Rangiora Golf Club 

Nine hole golf: Irish 

Stablefords Variation:Men: 

John Gregan 42, 1: Richard 

Luisetti 41, 2: Peter Van 

Hout 39, 3: David Klopper 

36, 4. Ladies: Rita Moore 41, 

1: Annie Cameron 40, 2: 

Carol VanHout39, 3. 

Saturday 18/2/23Thomas 

Pairs 

Rangiora Bridge Club 

ThomasPairs: North/South: 

Des Steere/David Rainey 1, 

Christine Sweeney/Janeen 

Mussen 2, Sue McIlroy/ 

Beverley Brain 3.E/W: 

Pauline Miller/Veronica Hall 

1, Bunty Marshall/Heather 

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Pharmacy,Rangiora,oronline 

at balcairnhall.com. 

The Coolest Little Wine 

Festival 

The NorthCanterbury Wine & 

FoodFestivalisbackand will 

be serving up the bestthe 

region hastooffer on March5, 

after atwoyearhiatus dueto 

Covid, at the GlenmarkDomain 

for an impressive spreadof 

local fare. For tickets go to 

ncwineandfood.co.nz. 

Rangiora Museum 

Roger Pearson willtalkabout 

EricArmstrong andhis 

association withG.W.Pearson 

&Sonsatthe Rangiora 

MuseumonThursday, March 

30 at 7.30pm. All welcome and 

donations pleasefrom nonmembers.Supperprovided. 

Waldron 2, Ann Blackie/ 

Lorraine Tullett3. 

Junior Evening: N/S: Carolyn 

Fifield/Margaret Cornwall 1, 

Annette/Caldwell/Gail 

Dunlop 2, Anne Bagrie/Kate 

Whitehead 3. E/W: Helen 

Russ/LynetteTillman 1, 

Murray Davis/Sharyn Davis2, 

Nevin Topp/Lynn Muir 3. 

Presidents: N/S: Fern McRae/ 

David McRae and Colin 

Dooling/Richard Luisetti 

equal 1, Lynne Stephenson/ 

Gaynor Hurford 3. E/W: Shula 

Guse/Liz Duke 1, Penny 

Fisher/David Rainey 2, 

Lynne Stephenson/Gaynor 

Hurford 3. 

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customers with us: 

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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

What’s happening in your 

community… 

Location Options for 

Pegasus Community Centre 

With the District continuing to grow, Council has been 

considering options for anew facility to service the 

Pegasus community. 

The Woodend/Pegasus area isexpected to grow toa 

community of over 12,000 residents by 2048, and we 

will need new community facilities to accommodate 

the increase in population. 

To meet needs in the interim, Council began 

leasing the current Pegasus Community Centre 

on Tahuna Street, Pegasus. The Pegasus Residents 

Group has been successfully managing and operating 

this centre since 2017, however the lease for this 

property is due to expire in June 2025. 

In 2020/21 Council undertook afeasibility study that 

looked at the current and future needs of community 

facilities in the Pegasus/North Woodend area. 

Following extensive consultation and research, the 

feasibility study determined that both Pegasus and 

North Woodend communities would require amultiuse 

community facility building. 

Subsequently, Council set aside funding in the 

2021–31 Long Term Plan to purchase land for 

community facilities. For the Pegasus area, funding 

was allocated tobuild a400m 2 facility between the 

2023–25financial years. 

Over the past 18 months, we have been working 

on options for the purchase of land and design of 

acommunity facility in Pegasus. Several possible 

locations were identified, but ultimately Waitaki 

Reserve was deemed to be the most appropriate 

Council-owned land. 

Then in 2022, Council was approached byTempleton 

Group with aproposal tobuild acommunity facility 

as part of aplanned town centre development. 

Both options are comparable in cost to build, size of 

the facility, services available, urban location, costs 

to run and parking and public transport availability. 

Option One is Council-owned land andisadjacent to the 

already established retailactivity andthe healthhub. 

Option Twoisfurther away fromresidential properties. 

It has moresurrounding land forfuture growth and 

wouldbedeveloped as partofawider town centre 

developmentproposed by Templeton Group. 

We want to know which location you prefer for a 

future Pegasus Community Centre. 

Visit waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk to let us know your 

thoughts by 5pm on Wednesday 15 March 2023. 

Once consultation has ended and public feedback 

has been received, staff will present the findings 

and seek permission from Council to progress the 

preferred option. 

Te Kōhaka oTūhaitara Trust Seeking New 

General Manager 

The Trust responsible for managing the Tūhaitara 

Coastal Park which runs along Pegasus Bay is seeking 

anew General Manager. 

Tūhaitara Coastal Park covers approximately 

700ha ofland along the coastline from the 

Waimakariri River mouth to the settlement of 

Waikuku Beach. Stretching along the coast for 

10.5km, it comprises many natural features of 

local, regional, and national importance. 

The area is predominantlyprotection andplantation 

pineforest andsanddunes. However, the park 

includes areasofnational and regionalsignificance 

includingthe Tūtaepatu Lagoon, TaranakiStream 

and SaltwaterCreek freshwater coastal system, 

various biota nodes and The PinesWetland. 

Trust Chair Al Blackie said that over the past 

12 years the coastal park has significantly improved 

in biodiversity, has fewer pests, more birds and 

fish, and countless native trees and shrubs have 

been planted. 

“We are looking for agreat people leader with a 

passion for the environment and asolid track record 

of getting things done. This is ajob that’s both 

high-level and hands onand will suit someone who 

makes great connections with funders, stakeholders, 

and people inthe community.” 

“This new chapter for the Trust does provides an 

opportunity for someone with apassion for nature, a 

can-do attitude, and the ability to roll up their sleeves 

and lead acommitted team of conservationists for 

the coming years.” 

The role will be formally listed in March. 

Does Your Pool 

Fence Comply? 

Summer is here and it’s important pool barriers 

and fencing comply with the Building Act. 

From earlyFebruarywe’ll be visiting propertiesto 

check if apool is stillpresent, the type and if the pool 

fence complies. 

An inspection notice will be posted or emailed aer the 

check, noting any items that may need to be addressed. 

Why we’re doing this: 

The Building Act requires us to inspect pool barriers 

regularly for compliance to the Building Code. 

Call us on 03 311 8906 if you have any questions. 

Register your pool at waimakariri.govt.nz - 

keyword search Swimming Pool Registration 

Free Digital 

Skills Classes 

NewspapersOnline 

Find outhow to accessNew Zealand 

newspapersonline. 

Kaiapoi Library 

Tuesday 28February • 10–11am 

RangioraLibrary 

Friday 3March • 10–11am 

Bookings essential 

steppingup.nz 

03 311 8901 

Free Digital 

SkillsClasses 

Digital Apps 

Afour week course for seniors to help 

youget familiar withyour smartphone 

and some commonly used apps. 

Rangiora Library 

Every Friday from 10-31 March 

10am–12pm 

Bookings essential 

steppingup.nz 

03 311 8901

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Public Notices 

51 

Give usyour 

feedback 

Would you like help 

completing your 

census form? 

Pop into your local library at the following 

times and census staff will be on hand to 

help you. Library devices will be available 

if you wish to complete the census online. 

Friday 3March • 10.30am–2.30pm 

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre 

Saturday 4March • 10am–2pm 

Rangiora Library 

Monday 6March •10.30am–2.30pm 

Oxford Library 

Findout more 

03 311 8901 

library@wmk.govt.nz 

census.govt.nz 

NOTICE OF 

EXTRAORDINARY MEETING 

An extraordinary meeting of the 

Waimakariri District Council will be held 

at 11.45am on Tuesday 14 March 2023 

in the Council Chamber, 

215 High Street, Rangiora. 

The following business will be considered 

at the meeting: 

• Consider MR873 Development 

Contribution Amendment 

Agendas are available two working days 

before the meeting. Agendas, Minutes 

and audio recordings for meetings can 

be found on the Council’s website: 

waimakariri.govt.nz 

Sarah Nichols 

Governance Manager 

Buying? Selling? Wanted? Youcan do it all in our Classifieds 

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

Join us for 

CHILDREN'S DAY 

SUNDAY 5MARCH 

1.30PM - 5PM 

MainPower Amberley Swimming Pool, Douglas Road, Amberley 

Free pool entry for children 

Free adult entry if accompanying children 

Snack Grazing Table |Bouncy Castle 

Manu Competition |Music |Inflatables &Games 

Livestock 

FREE 

SAUSAGES 

with processed beef 

Conditions apply 

MEAT2U.NZ 

2550962 

HOME KILL 

313 0022 

We have aclassified 

section for all your 

needs... buying, 

selling... wanted... 

you can do it all! 

Call Amanda to find 

our how to advertise 

with us! 

03 313 2840 

Questions? 

amberley.pool@hurunui.govt.nz 

Phone: 027 808 9911 

Broomfield School 

Gifted/Dual Naming Survey 2023 

Broomfield School Board of Trustees invites all relevant 

stakeholders of Broomfield School to register their interest in 

taking part in our gifted/dual naming change survey. Asapast 

pupil, staff member, Board of Trustees member or school whānau 

member, please visit broomfield.school.nz to register your interest 

by Sunday 5th March. 

Broomfield School Board of Trustees 

2561498 

Notice of Annual 

General Meeting 

(AGM) 

Forthe Rangiora RSA 

to all Members 

Date: Saturday 

18 th March2023 

Time: 1000hrs 

Venue: Lounge area of 

Mess, Rangiora 

RSA building, 

82 Victoria 

Street, Rangiora 

Agenda 

1. Apologies for 

absence 

2. Minutes of previous 

AGM 

3. President’s report 

4. Financial report 

5. Confirmation of 

Executive Committee 

Members 

6. General business 

Kindestregards 

Bill Peck 

Secretary/Treasurer 

Rangiora RSA 

2556580

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Personal 

Public Notices 

PROFESSIONAL CARE GIVING SERVICE 

TENDER HEARTS 

TRAINED IN HOSPITALS AND NURSE 

MAUDE, 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE 

• First Aid 

• Personal Homes 

• Care Homes 

• Overnight care 

• SocialOutings 

• Homecare, Gardening, Meals, 

Medication 

• Companionship 

• Clean Police Record 

INTEGRITY,SAFETY, HONEST WITH LOVE 

SEMI RETIRED, kind, 

caring man looking for a 

loving relationship. 

Seeking agenuine, caring 

woman in her 70’s, light 

drinker. Ph 020 4129 5331. 

Jenny Raquel Newick 

Manager 

Phone 021 22 88 881 

JENNEW0@GMAIL.COM 

Situations Vacant 

Rangiora High School 

VoluntaryReader-Writers 

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 expand our pool of voluntary 

Reader-Writers. 

If you are willing to volunteer on an occasional basis 

to assist students with dyslexia or other barriers 

by reading and/or writing or typing for them during 

assessments, please email Jacqui Tyrrell, at: 

tyj@rangiorahigh.school.nz 

Home Services 

ROOF 

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experience. 

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2533270 

Educational 

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. 

2561496 

2560978 

Trade Drive Thru Team Members 

Needed! 

Do you love all things DIY? 

Are you able to offer some working knowledge or 

experience from the building industry? 

Is your customer service second to none? 

Our business is growing! We are seeking motivated team 

players to join our hard-working Drive Thru team. 

This is a fast paced, fun environment that relies on 

teamwork and the ability to multi-task. 

The role is Fixed Term and will include weekend days. 

Aforkliftlicense would be useful but is not critical. 

The ideal candidate will require: 

• A passion for providing excellent customer service, 

helping customers with their projects or with their 

trade enquiries 

• Knowledge of timber,hardwareand building products 

• Tobefitfor oftendemanding physical work as heavy 

lifting is adailypart of this job 

• A willingness to learn, with great time management 

and areal “can do” attitude 

• Astrong health and safety focus, ensuring company 

policies are followed at all times 

Work local. Save yourself all those hours in the car each 

week. 

McAlpines have an active drug &alcohol policy, apreemployment 

drug test and medical will be required. 

Applicants must be aNew Zealand resident or hold avalid 

NewZealand visa. 

Please send your application and CV to: 

Trade Drive Thru Team Member, 

McAlpine’sMitre10MEGA, PrivateBag 1003, 

Rangiora 7440 

or email: applications@mcalpines.co.nz 

VINEYARD, Farm or 

Fencing workers. Experienced 

workers required by 

Glad Vines in Georges 

Road, rates $24-28ph, part 

time or full time. Call 

Ernest 0275 881 442 or 

email ernestg@gladwines.com 

WE NEED YOU! 

Deliverers required 

forthe North 

Canterbury 

News 

To findout more, 

contact: 

Mark Kelly 

South Island Distribution Manager 

P: 029 983 2293 

E: mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz 

House and Resthome 

Specialising in Dementia care and following 

the “Spark of Life” Philosophy is looking for a 

Diversional Therapist or aPerson interested in 

assisting residents to participate in activities. 

The position is Tuesday to Sunday 9.30am to 

4.30pm. This may be split into two part time 

positions or Job share. Must have afull Licence. 

Please email adriel@xtra.co.nz 

or phone Mischeal 027 440 8182. 

2558934 

Situations Vacant 

Firewood 

For Sale 

2547332 

SPLIT Old Man Pine 3.7m 

@ $280, Split Hardwood 

Mix 3.7m @$400. Mobile 

021 993 497. 

LOG SPLITTER new 

30Ton 7Hp ,electric start 

$3240. Ph 027 262 2266 

LS30VTS www.blax.nz. 

CASH 4CARS 

and 4WD'S 

Phone 

Automotive 

Parts 

03 313 7216 

CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

wanted for dismantling or 

repair. Phone 027 258 

8366. 

FALCONS & 

COMMODORES 

WANTED 

Suitable for 

dismantling or repairs 

Ph 313 7216 

2412522 

CUST SCHOOL 

Teacher Aide 

Fixed Term 2023 

–Flexible Hours 

17.5 -25hours 

per week 

To start beginning of 

Term 2– 

Wednesday 26 April 

We are seeking a 

Teacher Aide to 

work at Cust School, 

working in partnership 

with teachers and 

other professionals to 

promote the learning 

and welfare of students. 

The successful 

applicant will be 

an empathetic and 

enthusiastic person 

who not only relates 

well to younger 

children, but is eager 

to make adifference in 

the ongoing social and 

emotional development 

and learning of students 

in his/her care. They will 

also possess the skills 

and abilities to support 

the office administrator 

when required. 

For any queries and /or 

an application package 

please: 

Phone (03) 312 5753 or 

email robert.schuyt@ 

cust.school.nz 

Applications close: 

Wednesday 15 March 

Please send your 

application to 

robert.schuyt@cust. 

school.nz 

or 

Cust School 

POBox 28, Cust 7444. 

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 

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 

Wanted To Rent 

TINY home space needed, 

looking for land to rent for 

older couple, prefer quiet 

location 30 minutes or less 

from Christchurch outskirts. 

Please phone Richard 

022 137 6088. 

Cars Wanted 

2559864 

Entertainment 

RANGIORA (N.C) 

COUNTRY MUSIC 

CLUB NIGHT 

Monday 6 th March,7pm 

Rangiora Showgrounds, 

Function centre, 

156 Ashley Street. 

New Singers and visitors 

welcome 

Enquiries Bob 021 111 5534 

2560057 

JAN PRESTON live 

Chamber Gallery, Rangiora. 

Friday 10th March, 

7.30pm, $35 Adults, $15 

Students, tickets Rangiora 

Library (cash only). Known 

as Australasia’s foremost 

female Boogie & Blues 

piano player, Jan will get 

you rocking with her bluesy 

vocals, stories, laughs and 

visuals. Come along for an 

uplifting and engaging 

evening’s entertainment. 

Hosted by Waimakariri 

Community Arts Council. 

Enquiries 03 312 0577 or 

wcac.concert@gmail.com. 

Trade&Services 

ABEL &Prestige Chimney 

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned 

& operated. Covering all 

areas from Waimak to Hanmer. 

Professional, guaranteed, 

service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

0800 661 244. 

ARBORIST qualified. 

Copper Beech Tree 

Services. Tree removal, 

pruning, height reduction, 

hedge trimming, shaping, 

tree planting, firewood. 

Free quotes. Contact Angus 

Edwards 027 259 6741 

copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com 

BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

Tree felling, topping, 

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish 

removed, stump grinding, 

branch chipping. 

Affordable rates. Phone 03 

327 5505 or 021 124 4894. 

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. 

CHIMNEY SWEEPS. 

Time to service your fire. 

Accumulation of soot seriously 

affects performance. 

Latest rotary brush technology. 

Free moisture check 

on wood. Safety inspection. 

All work insured and guaranteed. 

From $80 single 

story. 0800 SWEEPME or 

www.sweepnz.co.nz. 

DIRTY TILES &Grout? 

Professional tile cleaning, 

tiled shower restoration, 

mouldy silcone, shower 

glass & we can even 

recolour your old grout! 

For all your tile and grout 

issues call Grout Pro for a 

free, no obligation quote. 

Ph Darryl 0800 882 772. 

www.theprogroup.co.nz/dpc9385. 

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. 

House &Garden 

Property Services Ltd 

Tree &hedge trimming 

Gardening 

Landscaping 

Gutter cleaning 

All aspects of 

property maintenance 

CALL US 03 260 4499 

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 &INTERIOR 

plasterer matching & 

patching, no job too small, 

30 yrs exp. Please phone 

022 189 8294. 

PAINTER. Qualified local 

professional, Int / Ext, 

roofs, wallpaper. Call or 

text Corban 027 846 5035. 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 40 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

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 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

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privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

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ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Plastering &Painting 

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Locals with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

SCREEN PRINTING. 

For all your printing 

requirements. T-shirts, 

Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and 

polos, Overalls, Caps etc. 

Please phone Heather 03 

313 0261 or email heather. 

norstar@gmail.com. 

SHEARER. Hap’s Farm & 

Lifestyle Services. Shearing, 

crutching, drenching, 

tailing, feet trimming & 

health check. Phone 

021-267-4025. 


SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

CRAIGS Trees 

(03) 327-4190 

TREE REMOVALS 

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FELLING &TOPPING 

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craigstrees@xtra.co.nz 

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03 365 3653 0800 368 468 


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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 

Builders 

Butchery 

•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN 

•AUTHORISEDLOCAL SERVICE 

F&P, Bosch, Smeg, 

Ariston,LG, Classique,Haier, 

Samsung andmore.... 

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Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810 

2332343v2 

•New Builds •Renovations, Extensions 

• Repairs and Maintenance 

2549049 

Ring Mark 027 229 7310 

for afree quote 

www.longsilverconstruction.com 


 

 

 

 

For all enquiries call or email Don: 

027 727 9162 /zatarabuilders@yahoo.com 

OxfordButchery 

Shane Frahm 

We cankill&process yourstock 

FourGenerations of Frahms 

since 1957 

Ph 312 4205 

Oxford 

Number one 

old-fashioned bacon 

&ham curing. 

A/H 021 269 1817 

2227889v3 

Construction &Concrete 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Engineering 

Plasterer 

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 

Fencing 

Daryl Power 


concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

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 

Irrigation &Filtration 

2273277 

2548247 

2490187 

RANGIORA 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Garry WMechen 

Registered Clinical DentalTechncian 

Phone (03) 313-9192 

38a Ashley Street, Rangiora 

NEW N W DENTURES D ES 

*RELINE * *REPAIRS 

* I S 

HOURS 

8.30am -12noon 

- Monday to Friday 

FREE E CONSULTATION O 

AND ADVICE 

A V C 

For a/h repairs 

phone (03) 310-3044 

Kitchen Designer 

Paula Humphreys Design 

Certified Kitchen Designer 

2269236 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

Glass Services 

Retrofit Double Glazing 

ReplacementWindows 

Frameless Showers 

Splashbacks 

Balustrades 

Mirrors 

SecurityDoors 

WindowMaintenance 

1High Street, Rangiora | 03 313 1733 

leah.stewart@hagley.co.nz 

2533705 

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 

Interior 

Renovations 

Ltd 

Plasterboard, 

fixing &stopping 

Cornice 

Cove and 

stippled ceilings 

Registered 

Tradesman 

Call Mark 


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 0274 818 027 

Locally owned and operated 


From cost effective kitchens to 

award-winning bespoke designs 

• New builds and renovations 

• Kitchens, laundries, wardrobes 

• Member of NKBA 

• 1 Hour free consultation 

Phone Paula Humphreys 


paulahdesign@gmail.com 

www.paulahdesign.com 

2556117b 

Windows & Doors 

WINDOW MARKET PLACE 

• New & Used 

• Timber & Aluminium 

• Windows & Doors 

8am-5pm Weekdays 

8am-2pm Saturday 

215 Waltham Rd, Sydenham 

Ph (03) 379 6159 info@windowmarket.co.nz 

Fax (03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz 

AMPLIFY YOUR BUSINESS AND BE 

THE NAME THEY REMEMBER FIRST 

Advertise with us and get noticed today! 

Phone us today on 03 314 8335 or email 

sales@ncnews.co.nz to find out how we can help! 

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Plus all excavation and truck hire 

house excavations, driveways, subdivisions 

CONTRACTING 

Ph: KEN 027 201 3302 

Email: stress@xtra.co.nz 

2009594 

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

Arthur BurkeMazda 

MARCH DEMOCLEARANCE! 

2022 Mazda CX-3GSX 

2.0L Petrol. LowDemo Km’s. Privacy 

Glass. Mazda Radar Cruise Control. 

Satellite Navigation. Keyless Entry. 

Balance of 3Year Free Servicing&5 

Year Warranty. 

WAS$39,640 

NOW$37,990 

2022 Mazda CX-30 GSX 

2.0L petrol FWD. Very 

low 200km’s. 

Mazda Radar Cruise Control. Apple Car 

Play andAndroidAuto. Daytime running 

lights with automatic LED headlights. 5 

Star safety rating. 

WAS$44,140 

NOW $39,995 

2022 Mazda CX-30 GTX 

2.5L petrol AWD. 2,872km’s. Dual 

zone climatecontrol. Blind spot 

monitoring. Lane keepassist. Privacy 

glass. High beam control. Rain 

sensing wipers. 

WAS$47,840 

NOW $43,490 

2022 Mazda CX-9Ltd 

2.5L petrol turbo AWD. 5,000km’s. 20” metallic 

alloys. Power sunroof. 10-waypower adjustable 

driver’s seat. Bose 12 speaker audio / system. 

Leather seat trim. Heated front and rear seats. 

Wireless charging/Apple Car Play andAndriod 

Connectivity. 2,000km braked towbar. 

WAS$76,600 

NOW $68,990 

BUYING USED CARS NOW 

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero 

2022 MazdaCX-5GSX 

2.5L petrol AWD. 2,500km’s. LED 

automaticheadlights. Active driving 

display. Reversing cameraand parking 

sensors. Trafficsign recognition. 10.25 

inch colour display. 

WAS$49,940 

NOW$44,995 

2022 Mazda Bt-50 Takami 

4x4. Auto. 7,000km. BlackAlloy’ y’s 

&Fender Flares. TintedWindows. 

3,500kgTow bar. Deck liner. Roller lid 

WAS$76,130 

NOW$67,995 

2015Mazda 3GLX 

5dr, 2.0ltr Petrol, Automatic, 2WD, 

43,000km 

2.0ltr, NZ New, 116,000km, Bluetooth, 

CruiseControl, Rear Camera 

$8,495 

2017SuzukiSwiftSport 

1.6ltr, 30,942km, NewAdvanti 16” 

Alloys&Tyres, 1 NZ NewOwner, 

immaculateCondition 

2017ToyotaHiluxSR5 

Limited 

2.8ltr Diesel, 4x4, Automatic c, 

116,862km, Bull bar, Tow bar, Tuff 

Deck, Tonneau Cover, Leather Seats 

$16,490 

2013Nissan Navara DX 

2.5ltr Diesel, 4x4, Manual, 

64,000km, Canopy, Bull bar, 

Towbar 

$16,995 $27,490 

$42,995 

SOLD 

2021 Ford Everest Titanium 

7 Seater, 2.0ltr Bi-Turbo Diesel, 4x4, 

10 SpeedAuto, 48,000km, Towbar, 

TintedWindows, Leather Seats, 

Sunroof 

ARRIVING SOON 

$59,995 

Sales: Tim 03 3140135 | Service: Michael 03 314 0131 

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MAZDA 

2-4MarkhamSt 

Amberley,Canterbury 

arthurburkemazda.co.nz 

co.nz 

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