North Canterbury News: March 23, 2023

Thursday,March 23,2023 | Issue1038 | www.starnews.co.nz 

Group takes action to stop vaping addiction 

By DAVID HILL, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

WoodendSchool pupilsare taking 

action to stop young people becoming 

addicted to vaping. 

StudentleaderJasper Rosewarne 

(12) launched apetition after avape 

store, HukkaWoodend, openedacross 

the road from the school recently. 

‘‘When Iheard that there was a 

vaping store openingacrossthe road 

from our school, Ididn’tlike it because 

Idon’t want youngpeopleexposedto 

vapes,’’ he says. 

The student leaders reached out to 

Jasper’s father, LabourList MP Dan 

Rosewarne, and Waimakariri MP Matt 

Doocey for advice. 

They plantopresent the petition to 

WaimakaririMayor Dan Gordon and 

are calling on the vape store ownerto 

take measures to protect young people 

in the community. 

The students suggested closing the 

store when children were going to and 

from school, no signage on SchoolRoad 

facing the school,having merchandise 

locked away whereyoungpeople can 

not see it and no seatingoutside where 

young peoplecould loiter. 

The store’s advertisedopening hours 

were 10am to 7pm. 

The sale and supply of vape products 

has an age restriction of 18years, but 

local schools say large numbers of their 

students had been exposed to it. 

Earlierthis month the Waimakariri 

District Council expressed concern at 

the lack of regulationsaroundvaping 

and the lack of enforcementofthe age 

restriction. 

Mr Rosewarne says he has visited the 

store and has attempted to arrange a 

meetingwith the store owner,but had 

yet to receivearesponse. 

MrDoocey saysthe communitydid 

not want avape store nearthe school, 

but feltpowerless to stop it. 

He called for legislation restricting 

the numberofvape stores and where 

they couldbelocated. 

Rangiora High School principal 

Bruce Kearney says vaping is abigger 

problemfor schools than ‘‘smoking ever 

was’’. 

Smokers wereeasy to spot as there 

wouldbesmoke and you could smell it 

on theirbreath. 

‘‘Butwith vaping it is almost 

impossible to catch people, and someof 

the vapes look like ahighlighter.’’ 

Vapingwas creating antisocial 

behaviour, as pupils congregated 

aroundtoilets and prevented others 

from entering. 

Given the age restriction, Mr Kearney 

questionedhow his pupils were getting 

hold of vape products. 

‘‘I havenoidea how they get it, but 

someone is breaking the law.’’ 

But he noted when pupilsdid get 

caughtwith vape‘‘90 percent of the 

time the parents are fullyaware of their 

vapinghabits’’. 

Kaiapoi HighSchool principal Jason 

Reid says while vaping was less 

harmful thantobacco,there are too 

many unknowns whenitcame to the 

long term effects. 

‘‘The teenagebrain is highly 

malleable, it is still developing and 

nicotine,like any psychoactive 

substance, can havesignificant 

negative effectsonthis process.’’ 

He called for regulationstomake 

vapes ‘‘flavourfree’’ and as a 

prescriptiononly medication to help 

peoplegive up smoking. 

Rangiora New Life Schoolprincipal 

Stephen Walters says his school is 

working with parents of pupils who 

have become addicted to vaping. 

‘‘As achemistry teacherwith a 

knowledge of chemicalsand their 

effects, Ihave veryreal concerns about 

the chemicals that growing young lungs 

are being exposed to.’’ 

Aspokesperson for Hukka Woodend 

said the storehad strict policy where 

nooneunder18was allowed to enter 

the store, even withaparent or 

guardian. 

There was no signageonSchool Road, 

but there weresigns facing Main North 

Road and therewas no seating outside 

the store. Hukka Woodend did not 

promote any of its products,asguided 

by the Vaping Regulatory Authority, the 

spokesperson said. 

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Vaping ... Many young people are being attracted to vaping. 

Taking action ... Woodend School student leaders Ruby Hales (12, back left), Cara 

Townsend (12) and RJ Moana (12), Lachlan Brown (12, front left), Jasper Rosewarne (12) 

and Shaedyn Lang (12) are concerned about young people becoming addicted to vaping. 

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Single yellow roses, asymbol of Zonta 

for 24 years, were presented to three 

Rangiora women on International 

Women’s Day, in recognition of their 

outstanding service to their community. 

Zonta Club president of Waimakariri 

Judith Page, says the roses were a 

reflection of the quiet dedication and 

commitment of Joanne Gumbrell, Bev 

Alexander and Anne Schroeder to serve 

others in their community. 

Mrs Gumbrell is the immediate past 

chair of the Waimakariri Age Friendly 

group, amember of the Consumer 

Council of the Canterbury District 

Health Board, assistant at Anglican 

communion services in rest homes, ran a 

group of Memoir Writers for six years, 

and is chair of the committee aiming to 

establish an Abbeyfield communal 

living home in Rangiora. 

Ms Alexander has dedicated hours of 

her time over the past 15 years as a 

member of the Ashley Rakahuri 

Rivercare group monitoring birds on the 

river. She was afinalist in last year’s 

Green Ribbon wards, for her work in 

protecting the wide variety of 

threatened birds and their habitat. The 

work the group, and Ms Alexander as a 

member, have done has helped increase 

numbers in the river. 

Mrs Schroeder joined Citizens Advice 

North Canterbury in 2009 and became 

an Accredited Bureau interviewer in 

Community service ... Anne Schroeder, Mayor Dan Gordon, Joanne Gumbrell, and 

Judith Paget (president, Zonta Club of Waimakariri), at the presentation of aYellow Rose 

in recognition by Zonta of their contribution to their community. Absent Bev Alexander. 

PHOTO: SAMUEL GUMBRELL 

2010. Over the years, she has been an 

active member in many of the bureau’s 

teams, and has led some of them. She 

has been involved with the civil defence, 

fundraising, information, learning and 

development, mentoring, migrant 

connect, and public speaking teams. 

Mrs Schroeder has led the Migrant 

Connect team since its inception in 2014 

and has coled the Learning and 

Development Team since 2019. 

She was elected to the Board of 

CABNC in 2012 (known then as the 

Management Committee) and became 

chairperson in 2013, aposition she held 

for two years. She stepped down from 

the Board part way through 2015, but in 

2019 Mrs Schroeder again accepted 

nomination as aboard member. Today 

she is also deputy chairperson. 

Signage helps keep walkers safe 


New signage is helping keep cyclistsand 

walkers safe on the MikeKean Walkway 

runningalongthe Ashley/Rakahuri River 

in the Ashley RakahuriRegional Park. 

Keith Harris,who haslobbied 

EnvironmentCanterbury and the 

Waimakariri District for the increased, 

and larger signage,says thesignsclearly 

direct cyclists on to the upper stopbank 

RakahuriCycle trail,keepingthe walking 

track freefor runnersand walkers. 

‘‘There aresectionsofthis walkway that 

are not safe for both walkersand cyclists, 

as it is toonarrow and winding for both,’’ 

he says. 

There had been severalaccidentsand 

nearmisses, betweenwalkers/runner and 

cyclists,and evenmotorcyclists, using the 

pathway. 

Mostignoredthe small signs at the 

beginning of thewalkway, directing 

wheeledtraffictotakethe stopbank. 

Thirteenyearold,OliviaSmith says 

whenshe comesfromOxford to Rangiora 

to visit hisgrandparents, they oftenwalk 

on thewalkwaywherethere was avariety 

of birdlife, includingseabirds. 

‘‘There areplaces to explore, and it is a 

Thumbs up ... Aston, Olivia and Samantha Smith, are relieved Environment Canterbury 

has put up new signs at the start of the Mike Kean Walkway along the Ashley/Rakahuri River. 

reallycool placetovisit. Butour 

grandparents are concernedevery time 

we cometothe walkway becauseofthe 

cyclists.” 

Mr Harrissayswith thelargersignsat 

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stopped using the walkway wouldfeel 

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The speedlimit on Kaiapoi’s Smith 

Street willbereducedtoaccommodate 

the growing Waimak Junction Business 

Park. 

The KaiapoiTuahiwi Community 

Boardbacked aproposalthis weekto 

reduce the speed limit from 80kphto 

50kphonthe small stretchofroad 

between the southbound motorway onramp 

and the existing 50kph sign, 90 

metres to the east. 

WaimakaririDistrictCouncil roading 

and transportation manager Joanne 

McBride saidthe speed limit change was 

needed to improve safety. 

The Waimak Junction Business Park is 

expanding,with the plannedopening of a 

Countdown supermarket,alongside 

Placemakers,Bunnings, Mitre10, 

Briscoes and other retailers, expected to 

significantly increase traffic volumes. 

But boardmembersquestioned why 

the speed limit was not beingreduced 

fromRevells Road,including the Smith 

Street motorway overbridge, which was 

under the jurisdiction of WakaKotahi 

New Zealand Transport Agency. 

Deputy Mayor Neville Atkinson said 

the overbridgesection of the road,with 

fourentry points,was more dangerous 

and suggested‘‘piecemeal’’ changesto 

speed limits were confusing for 

motorists. 

‘‘I don’t see the sense in changing this 

two or threetimes. It is just nonsensical. 

We need to change it all at once.’’ 

Ms McBride said council staff had 

approached WakaKotahi, but the agency 

had no plans to reduce the speed limit on 

the section of Smith Street underits 

jurisdiction. 

‘‘The traffic signals are goinginand we 

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Developer Jedd Pearce said the speed 

limit reductiononSmith Street was long 

overdue. 

He said the Countdown supermarket 

build,the largest development on the 

site, was expected to completed in late 

October. 

‘‘It is going to be good for Kaiapoiand 

create alot of employment. 

‘‘I’m really looking forward to seeing it 

finished. We’retrying to catch up with 

Rangiora.’’ 

Councilstaff completedconsultation 

in November and found there was 52 

percentsupport fromrespondentsfor 

the speed limitchange, with 48% 

opposed. 

Board chairperson JackieWatson 

backed the speed limitchange. 

‘‘I think it is time that we had this 

speed limitchange. 

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‘‘I havespoken to quiteafew people 

who didn’t evenknow it was coming, but 

they said when they try to come out of 

TunasStreetsometimes it is impossible.’’ 

Waka Kotahiregional relationships 

director James Caygill said his 

organisation worked closelywith other 

road controlling authorities whenspeed 

limits were beingreviewed. 

‘‘We will continue to consider how 

road controlling authorities are 

intending to treat local roadsconnecting 

with statehighwaysasthe StateHighway 

SpeedManagement Plan is developed 

and do our best, where possible, to 

ensure thoseplansremain aligned.’’ 

The council will now write to Waka 

Kotahi to request the speed limit change 

underthe Setting of Speed Limits Rule 

2022. 


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Minnions, rubbish and animals 

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they hear lotsofshrieks of delight, 

screaming, andyelling,and whistles being 

blown, on Thursday evening(23 March 

2023). 

Up to 90 girls, from Girl Guiding North 

Canterbury, and 30 adultswill descend on 

the red zonefor ateam event. 

Unitsinclude the CustGuide Club, 

Rangiora Brownies, Rangiora Guides, 

Pegasus Brownies, RakahuriPippins, 

Kaiapoi Brownies, Kaiapoi Guides, 

Rakahuri Rangers, and Burwood Brownies 

(by invitation). 

The girls will be on amission to find four 

kindsofloot in the event called CaptureM. 

I.A.R. 

They have to takewhat they find to the 

Checkin gazebowherepoints will be 

awarded, and collated. 

Pointsallocated are basedonthe 

different types of ‘loot'that they find. 

The emphasis will be on educating the 

girls about working towardsPredator Free 

NZ 2050. 

Aspecial trophy with the logofor PFNZ 

2050 has been3Dprinted for this section of 

the event. 

Kaiapoi BrownieUnit Team Leader, 

Kathryn Gibson, came up with the idea, 

and has spent many hours finetuning the 

logistics. 

She has alsobrought alot of sponsors on 

board for the event. Prizes includefamily 

passesonthe Kingston Flyer, as the main 

spot prizes in each of the Pippin, Brownie, 

Guide and Ranger sections. 

‘‘The leaders at Kaiapoi Brownies are 

most grateful for the generosity of 

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The girls aged between five and 17 years, 

will be placedinteams of five or six, with 

asupervising adult.The firstoftheir four 

tasks is to find minions, which depending 

on their sizeand type, collect points from 

two to 15. 

Ateam of ‘minionpolice' will be roaming 

the area,and can accost agroup and 

nominate one person in the group,tohand 

over their minions. The second task is to 

find animals —toys found in op shops and 

pictures of predators —with the categories 

havingapoints value. The third is to collect 

insectcards, and the fourth is to retrieve 

rubbish strategicallyplacedthroughout the 

red zone. The area has aperimeterof 

1.1km.Each article is numbered and will 

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NC teams Blue Light winners 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

Teams from Pegasus Bay School and Te 

Matauru School in Rangiora have won 

selection to compete in the final of the 

national Blue Light's Police Competency 

Test (PCT) Fear Factor competition. 

Te Matauru School interim principal 

Sharon Marsh said she was very proud of 

the school’s teams which entered the 

regional competition held recently at 

Cowes Stadium in Christchurch. 

‘‘It was our first year entering the 

national competition and to have one of 

our teams come out on top was asuper 

experience for all the children 

involved.’’ 

Pegasus Bay School principal Jared 

Kelly said he was proud of his school’s 

team which won in the fastest time. 

Teacher and team coach Dan Perriam 

said it was abrilliant effort by the 

children at Pegasus Bay. 

‘‘We studied the videos of our teams 

who had entered in past years and 

worked out where we could be faster. 

‘‘We then trained hard and pulled it 

off with the fastest time of the day. ’’ 

Over 90 teams of year 7and 8students 

from schools based in rural Canterbury 

competed in the Canterbury Blue Light's 

regional (PCT) competition. 

Each year Police branches throughout 

New Zealand run local competitions to 

select their representatives to attend 

the finals held in November in 

Auckland, where one team will be 

crowned National Champions. 

The mixed teams of four players, (two 

girls and two boys aged from 11 to 12 

years) undertake the same physical 

competency test as police trainees do 

when joining the force. 

They participate in avariety of mental 

and physical challenges which includes 

the ‘police car/wheelie bin push, timed 

running and completing an obstacle 

Te Matauru team ... Senior constable Ken Terry with (from left) 12yearolds Mikaere 

Haehae ,HarlowLacey Carmody, Amelia Turnham and Isaac Robertson. 

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course. 

North Canterbury school community 

officer senior constable Ken Terry said 

the event is focused around building 

leadership, teamwork, communication, 

problem solving, and building 

friendships for young people. 

‘‘I’m thrilled two of the 25 North 

Canterbury teams entered on the day 

have made it to the finals against all the 

other schools. 

He said he is looking forward to 

accompanying the teams to Papakura 

for the national finals. 

Pegasus Bay team ... Teacher Dan Perriam 

with his team Harlan Dunn aged 11 (left), 

Paige McGregor 12, Eshan Raja 12 and 

Trixie Lee 12. 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

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Annual Plan.These focusoncontinuing todeliver highlevelsof 

infrastructure, community facilities as well as protectingour natural 

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• Inflation fuelling higher roading costs. 

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Running for the Flying Doctors 


Ultramarathon runnerDavid 

Cartwright is undernoillusions 

aboutwhat he will findin 

Morocco nextmonth. 

On April 21, Davidwill be one 

of nearly athousand runners 

taking partinthe 28th Marathon 

des Sables. 

‘‘Thedays I’ll race under the 

hot West African sun can reach 

up to 45 degrees Celsius while 

the nights could be as cold as a 

winter’s day in Rangiora.’’ 

He is one of sevenkiwis 

entered for the race. 

Davidsays it is agruelling 

multistageadventurerace in 

one of the world’s most 

inhospitable environments, the 

Sahara Desert. 

‘‘It’s billed as the ‘Toughest 

Footrace on Earth’ and for the 

next sevendays Iwill be 

running 250 kilometers over 

towering sand dunes and rocky 

terrain.’’ 

He’s aiming to finish rather 

than place. 

‘‘It’s that sortofevent,and 

thereare so many people 

relying on me as I’m raising 

fundsfor the New Zealand 

Flying DoctorService.’’ 

DavidstartedaGivealittle 

page for peopletosponsor him 

as he raises fundsfor the 

service and says he has already 

reached the midway point in his 

fundraising. 

The villagemanagerat 

Charles Upham Retirement 

Village in Rangiora sayshe 

must be totallyselfsufficient for 

the race. 

‘‘Everything Ineed, except for 

waterwhich they supply, Ihave 

to carry on my back for the 

wholerace.’’ 

He says every gram shavedoff 

his load is vitaltohis safety and 

completing the race. 

‘‘Somecompetitors even drill 

holes in their toothbrushes to 

save weight.’’ 

He will liveoff freezedried 

food he’ll cook on asmall 

cookerhe’s carrying, similar to 

ones he used in his armydays 

‘‘The realworryotherthan 

the heat, sand, dehydration, 

injuries,sunburn,chaffing and 

all the creepy crawlies, will be 

cleanliness. 

‘‘Reading what others have 

said aboutthe race Ireally do 

have to takecare of my personal 

hygiene out there.’’ 

David’s first three days in the 

desertwillinvolve daily runs of 

between 25 to 40 kilometres, 

starting at 9am each day 

running south west from the 

deserttownship of Erfoud. 

On the fourthday, David will 

tackleanexhausting 90kmleg 

which he says somerunners 

take over30hours to compete. 

‘‘The fastguys will do it in 17 

hours but Iwon’tbethat fast.’’ 

Runners have arest day 

beforetackling aproper 

marathon run of 42.2kmsonday 

six. The finalday is a 

comparatively simple1013km 

jog to the finishline in 

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OPINION 


In the Electoratewith 

MattDoocey 

MP forWaimakariri 

Authorised by Matt Doocey MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. 

Advocacy empowers 

Thisweekbroughtnewsofmygoodfriend 

and colleagueTodd Muller’s, MP forBay 

of Plenty,retirementfrom politics. 

Iknowhow tough thisdecision was for 

him but I’mproud of Todd forputting 

himself andhis family first. 

Toddand Ihavebecome good friends 

after entering politicstogether in 2014 

withbothofushaving to navigatethe 

pressuresand demands of politics while 

having young families.Todd hasbeen a 

brave advocate for mentalhealth by 

sharinghis own personalmental health 

issues. 

Ihave heardfirsthandhow his 

advocacyhas empoweredotherstoask for 

help. 

As local MP Ienjoygetting outand 

about around theelectorateand recently 

in OxfordIhad thepleasureofmeeting 

OliviaSmith, aYear 9studentatOxford 

AreaSchool. 

Oliviaisayoungwomanwho is 

passionate about the environment and 

her community, and when sheheard 

about the proposed landfillinOxford she 

was determined to do something aboutit. 

Oliviahas writtentome, thecouncil and 

local media in herefforts to raise 

awarenessofthe proposal and potential 

risks to the environment if it were to go 

ahead. 

Iapplaud Oliviafor standing up for 

something shestronglybelievesin. Sheis 

agreatadvocatefor the manyresidents in 

Oxford whofeel thesame wayshe does 

about the proposal. 

Thanks to all of those who attended one 

of my publicmeetings on ThreeWaters 

lastyear and made it clear theywere not 

in favour of Laboursflawed policy. 

Likeyou,National believeswater assets 

should remainwith localcommunities 

andtheir ratepayers,after all theyare the 

ones who fundedthese assets. 

That’s whywehaveput out ourLocal 

WaterDone Well policy, which offersafar 

better model than theGovernments, and 

will ensure drinking water, stormwater 

andwastewater remain under thecontrol 

of local authorities. 

Iencourage youtofind outmore on the 

National website if you are interested in 

thedetails. 

National hasalsoannouncedits 

FamilyBoostchildcare tax rebatetohelp 

familiesnavigate the costoflivingcrisis. 

Eligiblefamilies willreceivea25% 

rebateonearly childhood education 

costs, helpingparentstokeepmore of 

what theyearn. 

Families withyoungchildrenare really 

feelingthe pinchrightnow, and this extra 

money in theirpocketswill go along way 

to helpingcoverthe increase in the 

weekly grocery bill. 

Lastly, Ihad thepleasureofvisitingthe 

NorthCanterburySports Trust at 

MainPowerStadium to hear about the 

valuable workbeingput in to their 

ReactiveNorth Canterbury programme, 

whichpromotesphysicaland mental 

health. 

They even haveadedicatedadviser, 

Mischa, whogoes outinto the community 

to engagewith socially or geographically 

isolatedresidents, whoare often elderly, 

andwho may nothavehad much physical 

activityoflate. 

It’s great to hear initiativeslikethis are 

aliveand well in our community we all 

know there is alink between keeping 

activeand keepinghappy, and Ithank the 

Trust for recognising thiskey area of focus 

Focus on 

Waimakariri 

with Mayor Dan Gordon 

Outstanding events 

in the Waimakariri 

Ihave had agreat timeover the past 

few weeksattending someoutstanding 

eventsinour District. 

Iwas at the PridePicnic in Victoria 

Park, and was delighted to be askedto 

speak and celebrate diversity at sucha 

vibrant and inclusive event. 

The Kaiapoi Fun Run, Eatsand 

Beats and the annualSilverstream 

Duck Race –all werealot of fun. 

Thankstothe organisers and the 

community for getting along and 

supporting thesegreat events. 

Iwas alsoaskedtospeakatthe first 

North Canterbury Secondary Schools 

Leadership Hui. Ishared with students 

and their teachers some of the lessons 

Ihave learnt about leadership.As 

always, when Iattendevents like that I 

am so impressed by the fantasticyoung 

peoplewehave in our District. 

They are acredit to the great schools 

and dedicated teachers we are so 

fortunatetohave here in Waimakariri. 

Council’s AnnualPlan is now out for 

consultation. 

The AnnualPlan is Council's budget 

for the financial year 2023/24 and is 

produced in the years between the 

Long TermPlan. 

This is the finalAnnualPlan before 

we do the Long TermPlan next year. 

The AnnualPlan explains how 

Council intends to finance the 

activities and services it provides 

duringthe year. 

Due to the currentcost of living 

crisis,and difficulteconomic 

environment, we have only put forward 

proposals neededtomeet legislativeor 

currentservice levels. 

Our aim is to make prudent, futurefocuseddecisions 

while still keeping 

the high level of service our residents 

expect from us. 

There are somekey challengeswe 

face in this Annual Plan including 

potentially bringing forward planned 

upgrades to our drinking water 

infrastructure and more regular 

testingofwater to meetnew 

regulations. 

We mustmake immediate 

improvements to the stormwater 

networkfollowingflooding from 

extremeweather events. 

We needtoincrease our roading 

budgetsdue to inflationary pressure, 

and capped WakaKotahi subsidies, to 

make sure localroads remain at ahigh 

standard. 

We really want your feedback on the 

issues,sotohave your say or for more 

information visitwaimakariri.govt.nz/ 

letstalk. 

Please share your thoughtswith us 

beforeApril17, 2023. 

Iwelcome contact from anyonewho 

needs assistance or has an issuethat 

they may want to discuss. Email me at 

dan.gordon@wmk.govt.nz or phone 

021906437. I’m here to help. 

Spraying 

Dear Editor, 

In response to the article on March 9in 

the North Canterbury News —‘‘Spraying 

of weeds is anecessary control’’—I 

would liketoput anotherangle. 

We have seen first hand the results of 

previous chemicaloperationsinour local 

riverbed wherenative species, including 

ancient kanukahave been destroyed. 

Deadwillows havebeenleftstanding 

makingaperfecttrellisfor vinesand Old 

Man’s Beard. 

The averagewaterway contains so much 

nitrateand phosphatethatthe willows 

and ‘‘aquaticweeds’’ areonhydroponics. 

Theyare doing agreat job keeping the 

water clean andless acidic, plus provide 

habitat for aquaticmahinga,honeybees 

This 

Week 

Sun 

Fishing 

Guide 

Moon 

Wind 

Swell 

Pegasus Bay 

Tide Chart 

3 

2 

Ok 

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 

Mar 23 Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 27 Mar 28 Mar 29 

Rise 7:34am 

Set 7:37pm 

Best 

Times 

2:19am 

2:44pm 

Rise 8:53am 

Set 8:23pm 

Ok 

Rise 7:35am 

Set 7:35pm 

Best 

Times 

3:08am 

3:32pm 

Rise 10:08am 

Set 8:47pm 

etc. 

The weedsaren’tthe problem here. It is 

humangreed. 

Usingchemical in waterways is science 

gone bananas, and defieslogic.What 

school teaches this? 

The braidedriverswill continue to swing 

more left and rightasthe accelerated 

greywackeerosion buildsupthe heights 

of theriverbeds. 

In future the stopbanks will needtobe 

increased in heighttocompensate. The 

abundantgravelscould be usedtodo this. 

Meanwhile, could youplease leavethe 

Ok 

Rise 7:36am 

Set 7:33pm 

Best 

Times 

3:56am 

4:21pm 

Rise 11:21am 

Set 9:13pm 

Ok 

Rise 7:37am 

Set 7:31pm 

Best 

Times 

Rise 7:39am 

Set 7:30pm 

Rise 7:40am 

Set 7:28pm 

Rise 7:41am 

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Moderate Sturning Gentle Sbecoming Gentle Sbecoming Gentle Sbecoming 

SE 

moderate E 

Moderate S 

SE 

moderate E 

moderate NE 

moderate NE 

SE 1.3 mdecreasing 

to 0.8 m E0.8 m E0.9 m E0.8 m E0.8 m SE 0.9 m SE 1.0 m 

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

4:46am 

5:12pm 

Rise 12:34pm 

Set 9:44pm 

Good 

rivers aloneand let them be rivers and 

waterwithout chemical pollution. 

Sprayingisnot necessary. Savethe 

moneyfor something more beneficialto 

thepublic and enjoy aday at thebeach or 

theriver. 

Yours, ChasClark, Hurunui 

Parking in Rangiora 

Dear Editor, 

TraceyAshleyfrom The Feed Shack, 

Rangiora,expressedher concern — 

echoingwhat Ihave noticed forquite 

sometime —that by 9am in the morning 

all parks along the streetsbythe 

RANGIORA OCEAN WATCH 

Best 

Times 

5:38am 

6:04pm 

Rise 1:42pm 

Set 10:22pm 

Good 

Best 

Times 

6:30am 

6:57pm 

Rise 2:46pm 

Set 11:07pm 

Fair 

Best 

Times 

7:23am 

7:49pm 

Rise 3:41pm 

Set 11:59pm 

businesses, arefull.Iampositive theyare 

notshoppers. 

Theownersofthesebusinesses need to 

be policingthe parks,and makingsure 

that their employees are notparking 

close. 

Heaven forbid the owner themselves are 

not doing that. Don’tbesoarrogant or we 

the customer will keep goingto 

NorthlandsMalltoget service. 

It is ashame the council is notchecking 

the parking timeallowance,and making 

moneywith $120fines for its coffers. 

VictoriaStreet is also bad,and it always 

seemstobethe same carinthe disabled 

park allday. 

Council it is timetogivethese parkers a 

shock. 

Yours, RCRead,Rangiora 

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

Waimakariri 6:38am 2.5 12:28am 0.3 7:32am 2.5 1:21am 0.4 8:26am 2.4 2:13am 0.4 9:21am 2.3 3:06am 0.5 10:15am 2.2 3:59am 0.6 11:09am 2.2 4:55am 0.7 

5:51am 0.7 

Mouth 

7:05pm 2.5 12:53pm 0.4 8:00pm 2.5 1:45pm 0.4 8:54pm 2.5 2:38pm 0.5 9:47pm 2.4 3:30pm 0.5 10:40pm 2.3 4:22pm 0.6 11:32pm 2.2 5:15pm 0.7 12:02pm 2.1 6:08pm 0.7 

Amberley 6:38am 2.5 12:28am 0.3 7:32am 2.5 1:21am 0.4 8:26am 2.4 2:13am 0.4 9:21am 2.3 3:06am 0.5 10:15am 2.2 3:59am 0.6 11:09am 2.2 4:55am 0.7 

5:51am 0.7 

Beach 

7:05pm 2.5 12:53pm 0.4 8:00pm 2.5 1:45pm 0.4 8:54pm 2.5 2:38pm 0.5 9:47pm 2.4 3:30pm 0.5 10:40pm 2.3 4:22pm 0.6 11:32pm 2.2 5:15pm 0.7 12:02pm 2.1 6:08pm 0.7 

6:47am 2.5 12:37am 0.3 7:41am 2.5 1:30am 0.4 8:35am 2.4 2:22am 0.4 9:30am 2.3 3:15am 0.5 10:24am 2.2 4:08am 0.6 11:18am 2.2 5:04am 0.7 

6:00am 0.7 

Motunau 7:14pm 2.5 1:02pm 0.4 8:09pm 2.5 1:54pm 0.4 9:03pm 2.5 2:47pm 0.5 9:56pm 2.4 3:39pm 0.5 10:49pm 2.3 4:31pm 0.6 11:41pm 2.2 5:24pm 0.7 12:11pm 2.1 6:17pm 0.7 

6:49am 2.5 12:39am 0.3 7:43am 2.5 1:32am 0.4 8:37am 2.4 2:24am 0.4 9:32am 2.3 3:17am 0.5 10:26am 2.2 4:10am 0.6 11:20am 2.2 5:06am 0.7 

6:02am 0.7 

Gore Bay 7:16pm 2.5 1:04pm 0.4 8:11pm 2.5 1:56pm 0.4 9:05pm 2.5 2:49pm 0.5 9:58pm 2.4 3:41pm 0.5 10:51pm 2.3 4:33pm 0.6 11:43pm 2.2 5:26pm 0.7 12:13pm 2.1 6:19pm 0.7 

6:47am 1.7 12:30am 0.1 7:43am 1.7 1:27am 0.1 8:39am 1.6 2:23am 0.2 9:34am 1.6 3:19am 0.2 10:30am 1.5 4:16am 0.3 11:23am 1.5 5:11am 0.3 

6:05am 0.4 

Kaikoura 7:11pm 1.7 1:00pm 0.2 8:07pm 1.7 1:54pm 0.2 9:01pm 1.7 2:49pm 0.2 9:55pm 1.7 3:43pm 0.3 10:49pm 1.6 4:35pm 0.3 11:41pm 1.6 5:26pm 0.3 12:14pm 1.4 6:16pm 0.4 

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Bulbs to grow learning 


Rangiora Rotarians wantall primary 

school children to have the best 

possible startatschool. 

The Rotary Clubhas created a 

‘Ready to Learn’’ fund, to ensure 

studentshave the tools, and resources 

to achievethis. 

Project coordinator Dorothy 

Stewart says the programmehas run 

for about threeyears. 

‘‘We want everystudent to start 

school with an equal chanceand be 

‘ready to learn’. 

‘‘We want everystudent to havethe 

opportunity to attendschool with 

uniforms, footwear and stationery,’’ 

says Mrs Stewart. 

Rotary also wants every student to 

have access to school activities, 

specialist supportand school sport 

without cost being abarrier. 

The club aims to raise around $5000 

per term for the fund which is 

administered on behalf of the Rotary 

Club by the North Canterbury 

Principals’ Group. 

The fundsare deposited directly 

into aschool account and the school 

either buysthe appropriate 

equipment /resources for the family or 

deposits the moneydirectly into the 

family's schoolaccount. 

This year all proceeds from Rotary’s 

annual bulb sale willgotoward 

supportingthe ‘‘Ready to Learn’’ 

programme. 

Thereare 42 schools in the North 

Canterbury ‘‘catchment’’ areaand in 

2022,the fund supported 29 of them,by 

helping some families and students 

with items such as subsidising school 

camps, buyingstartofyear stationery, 

providingschooluniforms, swimming 

togs,petrol vouchers, shoes and 

essentialhome packs for families. 

The responsefrom theschools has 

beenoverwhelmingly positive and for 

manyfamilies it has ensured their 

childrendonot missout on anything 

school related. 

Loburn Schoolprincipal Stuart 

Priddy says most schools havesome 

capability to support families to 

ensure their children do not miss out, 

but having additional support from 

Rotary means more families and 

childrencan be supported. 

‘‘The schools are extremelygrateful 

for theongoing support of Rangiora 

Rotary.’’ 

Rangiora Rotary willhave astall 

outside New World Rangiora selling 

daffodil bulbs (fromlocal Loburn 

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secretary@rotaryrangiora.co.nz, text 

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address, emailand phone number,or 

use the orderform on the Rotary 

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Vandalised ... Hurunui Mayor Marie Black with the remains of the dogwood tree 

vandalised in Chamberlain Park, Amberley. 


Vandals damage trees 

Vandalshave destroyed aChinese 

dogwood tree planted in Chamberlain 

Parklast yeartomark the125th 

anniversary of regardedformer 

Amberley School pupil,Rewi Alley. 

Three Lancewoodtrees have also 

beendamagedand rocks from arock 

garden thrown intothe creek below. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Blacksaysshe 

is sadatthe disrespect shownfor such 

aspecialplaceinAmberley. 

“Theimportanceofthisgardenisthe 

relationshipwithRewiAlleyand the 

timehespent in thistown.” 

Mrs Black says asmallminorityhas 

undonethe hard workand caretaken 

by thecouncil’s maintenanceteam. 

‘‘Itwas flourishingsonicely. 

‘‘Ifwedon’t call outthis bad 

behaviour, we are notacknowledging 

the significance this gardenhas in 

bringing our twoculturestogether,’’ 

saysMrs Black. 

BorninSpringfield in 1897, Alley was 

bestknown for the six decades he spent 

living in China —arriving in Chinaon 

21 April1927 —inturnestablishinga 

now longstanding interdistrict 

relationship. 

Latelast year Mrs Black joinedthe 

Selwyn Sistercommittee,Christchurch 

China committee, Chinese Ambassador 

Wang, andChineseConsul to the South 

Island MadamHe, to plantthe tree to 

celebrate Alley’slegacy. 

If anyone hasinformation regarding 

the vandalism callthe council on (03) 

314 8816.

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Kaiapoi River Festival returns 

The Kaiapoi Riverwill takecentrestage on 

April 1. 

The Kaiapoi RiverFestival returns with 

water displays, races, children’s 

entertainmentand plentytotempt the 

pallet. 

Covid19 intervened to force the 

cancellation of festival fun for the pasttwo 

years, withthe last riverfestival being held 

in 2020. 

The festival kicks off at 12 noon with live 

music on the banks of the river. 

Visitors will be able to feast on the 

selection of tasty treats in the StreetFood 

Alley, or visitthe localeateries in the 

compactKaiapoi Town Centre which the 

river runs through. 

From noon children can have loads of 

fun in the inflatablesand rideszone that 

will be set up on the regenerationland 

behind the Ruataniwha Service Centreand 

Library. 

An all afternoonticket costs only$5per 

child and can bought from Humanitix. 

The main eventstarts at 1pm with an 

official opening by Waimakariri MayorDan 

Gordon. 

The afternoon events include arange of 

on water displays and races. 

Adetailed programme of events will be 

published closer to thetime. 

There will be also be static displays from 

arange of community organisations, anda 

displayofhistoricvintage boats. 

An old favourite returns—the Kaiapoi 

River DuckRace. 

This event has always been popular 

among locals and visitors alike. 

Ticketsfor the Duck Race are just $5 and 

can be purchased online at Humanitix, or 

on site on the day if any are unsold. 

Visitors are encouraged to buy their 

ticketsonline as they are very popular and 

there are alimited number of ducks for 

sale. 

First prize for the DuckRace is a 

packageworth $1000 that has been 

The 

Entertainment 

Hub of 

The North! 

Bistro open 

Wednesday to 

Sunday 

Lunch from 

12 noon 

Dinner from 5pm 

Closed Monday 

and Tuesday 

Club 

Monday &Tuesday 

from 2pm 

Wednesday to 

Sunday from 11am 

Sibling act ... Queenstown siblings Beau Weston (left) and his sister Gemma show what 

they can do on aflyboard on the Kaiapoi River during aprevious river festival. 

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generously donated by local businesses. 

There will alsobeseveralspot prizes. 

Profits from the race will be donated to 

CommunityWellbeing North Canterbury 

Trust. 

Tracy Inwood,event managerfor 

Kaiapoi Promotionssays people of allages 

just love the Duck Race, along with easy 

viewing of the event from the banksofthe 

Kaiapoi River. 

To close out the event there will be a 

traditional hangiat4.30pm, with tickets for 

sale at $15 each. 

Tickets mustbebought on line at 

Humanitix,and are likely to sell out 

quickly. 

The mainspectator areas will be on the 

south side of the Kaiapoi Riverwith access, 

and parking, off Hilton Street. 

The organisers advise thatthere is 

limited parking on the north sideofthe 

river and encouragevisitors to accessthe 

event from the south side. 

Kaiapoi Promotions has made provision 

for accessible parking for thosewith 

mobility parking permits behind the 

Ruataniwha ServiceCentre and Library, 

with accessoff HiltonStreet opposite 

Kaiapoi McDonalds. Furtherinformation 

go to the KPA website kaiapoi.org.nz/ 

Events/KaiapoiRiverFestival or the 

Kaiapoi River Festival Facebook page. 

113 Raven Quay, Kaiapoi 

Ph: 03 327 7884 

www.kaiapoiclub.co.nz 

info@kaiapoiclub.co.nz 

2562901

Kaiapoi busy over the summer 

It has been abusy summer in Kaiapoi 

with increased numbers of visitors to 

the town taking advantage of its 

waterfront and the range of 

recreational activities centred on the 

Kaiapoi River, says Kaiapoi 

Promotion Association (KPA) chair 

Martin Pinkham. 

‘‘There has been anoticeable 

increase in visitors at the weekend, 

especially cyclists who are able to use 

the cycleway alongside the new 

Christchurch Northern Corridor,’’ he 

says. 

Mr Pinkham says KPA has noticed 

the relocation of the Kaiapoi Paper 

Plus to the recently renovated historic 

BNZ has been abig drawcard for locals 

and visitors alike. 

‘‘KPA congratulates Jared and the 

Paper Plus team, and also Jedd and 

Mark from PLC, the building owners, 

for the amazing work they have done in 

completing this project.’’ 

The opening of the new Motor 

Caravan Association recreational 

vehicle (RV) park at the corner of Cass 

and Jones Streets has seen an influx of 

their members enjoying Kaiapoi, and 

the surrounding area. 

‘‘The location of the RV park enables 

travellers to walk to the local 

supermarket and cafes, and use the 

amazing walking and cycling paths 

along the Kaiapoi River. 

‘‘The visitors are also able to catch 

one of the frequent buses from 

Williams Street, or the Park and Ride 

in Charles Street, into Christchurch 

City.’’ 

Mr Pinkham says while central 

Kaiapoi businesses have been busy 

over the summer, the loss of the 

Westpac bank, and reduced hours for 

the ANZ and BNZ banks, means locals 

are not visiting as much as they used to. 

‘‘Some businesses have reduced their 

hours of opening to match demand.’’ 

Cycleway consultation soon 



The muchanticipated KaiapoiWoodend 

cycleway is astep closer to becoming a 

reality. 

The KaiapoiTuahiwi and Woodend 

Seftoncommunityboards have given their 

approvalfor council staff to consult with 

the community on the design of the 

proposed cycleway. 

But the KaiapoiTuahiwi Community 

Board raised safetyconcernswith a 

section of the proposed cycleway which 

passes throughRanfurly Street in Kaiapoi. 

Council staffagreedtobring back some 

options to the boardnext month,aheadof 

the planned consultationinlate Apriland 

May. 

KaiapoiTuahiwi Community Board 

chairperson Jackie Watsonsaid she 

looked forward to hearing the feedback 

fromthe community. 

‘‘Itisgoing to makeKaiapoi areally 

fantastic place to cyclethrough.’’ 

Deputy Mayor Neville Atkinson said it 

was ‘‘a mammothexercise’’ from council 

staff to get the designready for 

consultation. 

‘‘There are some greatdesign features 

and some areas which we can’t do much 

about.’’ 

Cr Atkinson said he accepted there were 

somesections where therewould need to 

be some ‘‘difficult compromises’’ with 

landownersand occupiers of road reserve 

land. 

But he was looking forward to seeingthe 

projectproceed. 

‘‘The publicwill telluswhere we have 

got it right andwhere we have got it wrong, 

in no uncertainterms.’’ 

Waimakariri District Council civil 

projects teamleader Kieran Straw said 

council staffwould be joining with Waka 

Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency 

staff to meet withthe ownersofPine Acres 

Restaurant. 

The cycleway would be passingPine 

Acres alongside State Highway 1and there 

wereplans to closeoff the northern 

entrance to Pine Acres, as part of Waka 

Kotahi’s safety improvements. 

Council staff also planned to producea 

cultural sensitivity reportalongside Te 

RūnangaoNgāiTūāhuriri,MrStrawsaid. 

WoodendSefton Community Board 

chairpersonShona Powell saidthe 

KaiapoiWoodend and WoodendPegasus 

cycleways had been along timecoming. 

‘‘It is going to complete that loop 

between Kaiapoi, Rangiora andWoodend 

and link with Pegasus, whichwehave 

been wantingfor so long. 

‘‘With the caravanpark in Kaiapoi, alot 

of them bring their bikes,soIcan see them 

doingthe loop around. 

‘‘Anditisgood for KaiapoiHigh School 

pupils (wholive in Woodend and Pegasus), 

because theywill have the choice to cycle 

to school if they wantto.’’ 

Ms Powell said the consultation would 

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Gleaming line up ... Afew of the Citroen that turned out in Rangiora for the national rally. 

Citroen rally popular 


Citroenrolled gracefully into 

Rangiora recently. 

Around90linedupatthe 

CitroenCar Clubnational 

weekend rally in theNorthern 

A&P showgroundsinRangiora. 

Hosted by theCanterbury 

CitroenClub,cars rangedfrom 

1930s models to thepresent 

day. 

‘‘Much thesame as the150 

peoplewho turnedout with 

them,’’saysclub president 

MichaelWilliams. 

On Saturday morningthere 

was aPride of Ownership 

display, which is an 

opportunityfor the‘‘spit and 

polish brigade’’ to really shine, 

and also achance for 

spectatorstohavealook at the 

bestofFrench motoring 

perfection,hesays. 

Thiswas followed in the 

afternoon by acar gymkhana. 

On Sunday therewas a 

Spotting run/cartrialwhich 

tookplacearound theNorth 

Canterbury area, and in the 

evenings,dinners were heldin 

the Jubilee eventsbuilding. 

It wasthe firstNational 

Citroen rally forthreeyears, 

because of Covid19. 

The firstCitroenwas built in 

France by AndreCitroen in 

1919, andthe firstCitroen in 

New Zealandwas soldin1921 

by TheFarmersin 

Christchurch,who were 

appointedlocalagents. 

Apart from Ford,Citroen is 

the only marquethathas been 

soldconsistentlyinNew 


Zealandfor over100 years. 

Themarque hashad aloyal 

following in Canterbury since 

1921,withArchibaldsin 

Christchurchbeing themain 

agents from1936to1995. 

Thereare six Citroen clubs 

throughout New Zealand 

(Canterbury, Wellington, 

Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, 

Waikato and Auckland), with a 

totalofabout 500 members.The 

NewZealandCitroen Club was 

formed in the1960s to coordinatenationalevents, 

and 

sincethentherehas been a 

National Rallyjustabout every 

year. Theclub aims to provide 

support,technical advice, 

friendship and general 

camaraderie for those ‘‘brave 

enoughtoown aCitroen’’, says 

Mr Williams. 

Historic building ... Kaiapoi’s historic railway station could soon have a 

permanent home. 


Station on the move 



Public feedbackissought on a 

proposal to permanently locate the 

historic Kaiapoi Railway Station 

building alongside the Kaiapoi 

River. 

The building’s owner, the Kaiapoi 

Railway StationTrust, and local 

developer JeddPearce areworking 

together to permanently locatethe 

Kaiapoi Historic Railway Building 

to ariver site. 

It’s proposed to raise the building 

and move it closertothe stopbank. 

Additional outdoor seating would 

be provided on awrap around deck, 

whichwouldhave aramp access. 

Areconfigurationofthe car park 

is also planned, along with atidy up 

of the pathway connectingCharles 

Street to the toilets and thenonto 

Morgan Williams Reserve. The 

council would also formalisethe 

temporary arrangements in place, 

with alease to occupy the reserve 

and alicence to only operate acafe 

in the building. 

First builtin1904, the former 

railway stationbuilding has a 

category 2rating withHeritage New 

Zealand. Now home to the Parisfor 

the Weekend Cafe,itwas moved to 

its present location, Morgan 

Williams Reserve in CharlesStreet, 

on atemporary foundation in 2013. 

Public consultation is open until 

Thursday,April 6. Oncethe 

consultation is completed, council 

staff will reportback to the Kaiapoi 

Tuahiwi Community Board to make 

adecision. 

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TheOxfordA&P Show has had atricky run 

over the last few years, thanks to Covid 

restrictions. 

Butthe 2023 show on April1,isshaping 

up to be acracker. 

The2020 and 2022events had to be 

cancelled, but the 2021 outing went ahead, 

andfalling on Easter weekend, was 

brilliant, says Oxford A&P Association 

executive officer,Christine Roberts. 

She’s been in the role for more than 20 

years,soshe hasgood grounds for 

comparison. 

Shehas high hopesfor this year’s show. 

‘‘Goingbythe stallbookings and 

competitor turnout,this yearisgoingtobe 

really big.’’ 

“There are 31 shows in the central 

district, of which we are apart,and theyall 

follow aset timetable. 

‘‘Oxford is alwaysthe first Saturday in 

April, unless there are fiveSaturdays in 

March,’’ she says. 

Newtothe show thisyear is apetting 

area that willallow children to get up close 

andpersonalwith everything small and 

cute, from lambsand rabbits to a 

miniature pony. 

Alsoafirstwill be severalpens of 

milking sheep and asheepmilking 

demonstration. 

‘‘Somany peoplehave great ideas for 

the show;itjust dependsonwho has the 

timetovolunteer to make it happen,’’ says 

Christine. 

Other features of the day will be a 

paddocktoplate demonstration from 

Oxford Butchers, accompanied by winematching 

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Alsoonthe cards are stunt displays from 

FX motorbikes; the muchloved stiltwalker 

and magician; and the eternal 

favourite, the lolliescramble. 

‘‘The baby showisalways popular. 

There are two grades: infant to 12 months, 

then13months to twoand ahalf years. 

‘‘After that,wehave the junior boys and 

girls, agedtwoandahalftofive’’” says 

Christine. 

‘‘The thingis, it’s not about how the 

children are presented(forget the 

Ballantynes bonnets) it’s all about their 

personalities.’’ 

Alsoonthe schedule are the dairy and 

beefcattle young handlers, highland 

dancing, pet lamb and alpaca classes, and 

the woodchoppingand shearing contests, 

which Christinesays arealwaysbig draw 

cards. 

‘‘All the trade sitesthis year are also 

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‘‘The interestinthe homeindustries 

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‘‘The supportallround, and from far 

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Oxford A&P president ... Steve Macaulay (rear), with his wife Casey, children Tilly and 

Angus, and Missy, their huntaway. 

PHOTO: RACHELMACDONALD 

Show brings town 

and country together 

The OxfordA&P Associationpresident 

this year is Steve Macaulay. 

Stevesees this year’s event after the 

Coviddisruptions of the last few years –as 

an important opportunitytoput Oxford on 

the regional map again. 

He’s an agriculturalcontractor, who 

milksand breedssheep,and runs deeron 

the outskirts of the Oxford. 

He is concerned that so muchofthe 

country with the constant political and 

medianoise from government is 

forgetting rural communities are 

furnishing the bulkofthe country’s GDP. 

Like so many in the primary industry 

sector, he has afocus on longterm and 

regional improvement. 

Take his flock of milkingsheep, for 

example. 

‘‘I have apassion for agriculture,soit’s 

aconstant search to develop alternate 

pathways forward,’’ he says. 

‘‘With the milking sheep, it’sbeen a 

development project with economics, 

assessments of environmental impacts, 

and offeringsuccession options for people 

looking at moving into farming. 

‘‘It’s something different, and the result 

is arich, creamy product, with many 

healthbenefits,that has strong demandin 

the market. 

Jones Family Farm,which processes the 

Macaulay’s sheep’s milk,will have sample 

products in the President’s tent for people 

to try on showday. 

And that’s where showslike Oxford offer 

an opportunity, he says. 

If you bringtown and country together, 

you build new understandings and foster 

new opportunities. 

‘‘It’snot just the biggest day of the year 

for our townasacommunity, but this is 

also whenwehave achancetoconnect 

with an urbanpopulation thatisnot 

closely linkedtowhat’shappening onfarm,”hesays. 

The A&P shows themselves showhow 

fragile that link is, he says. 

‘‘The shows are financially fickle, and 

we depend hugelyonvolunteers in every 

singlerole. We were very luckytohold a 

successful eventtwo years ago,when 

otherswere struggling, but we needto 

keep that up. Thereare many roles crying 

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Hillary has apassion for cattle 


Oxford Area School’s Hillary Cooper 

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She breeds them, trains them, handles 

them, and knows how to judge them. 

And it is those skills that will see her 

crossing the Tasman at the beginning of 

April to compete in the Royal Sydney 

Easter Show. 

‘‘I love animals and Ireally enjoy the 

outdoors. 

‘‘I live on adairy farm and grew up 

with dairy cows, but Herefords beef 

cattle are my real passion,’’ she says. 

She started showing Hereford crosses 

in 2015, then her family established its 

own Hereford stud three seasons ago. 

‘‘I was working with Hereford 

yearlings to begin with, learning the 

ropes in the handlers classes,’’ she says. 

‘‘ It’s avery particular skill set. It’s all 

about showing the animals top features 

and qualities to the judges, but also how 

the handler presents and relates to the 

animals to display those, and ourselves, 

to the best,’’ says Hillary. 

She then moved into stock judging, 

where the competitor faces four animals 

in the ring and is asked to rank the 

animals from first to fourth, depending 

on their characteristics. 

‘‘We grade the animals ourselves, then 

have to defend our decisions to the 

audience and judges. 

‘‘It’s almost like apublic debate. 

‘‘The competitor whose score is 

closest to that of the overseeing judge 

wins the class,’’ she says. 

‘‘It’s all about gaining the knowledge 

of what makes agood beef beast, and 

being able to describe that. Showing has 

really enhanced my interest in what that 

means.’’ 

Sydney is along way from the local 

show season, though. 

‘‘I was at the Christchurch A&P Show 

with my animals, and Icame in first in 

the handlers class. 

‘‘I won asponsorship that would fund 

me offshore to show,’’ she says. 

‘‘I had already met Kay and Philip 

Worthington through helping them and 

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High School cattle handling programme. 

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Real passion ... Hillary Cooper showing one of her Hereford cattle. 

lowline Angus breeder in Sydney, and 

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‘‘I owe them so much. Without them, I 

would never have been able to make this 

happen,’’ says Hillary. 

She confesses to being abit nervous, 

saying she has big boots to fill, but is 

excited at the chance to learn and to 

take in awhole new, different 

experience at Australia's biggest show. 

‘‘Showing cattle has been such alife 

lesson,’’ she says. 



PHOTO: FILE 

‘‘I’ve learned how to judge them; I’ve 

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I’ve had to learn that you can’t always 

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‘‘The goal after that is to become a 

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Golden fleece ... Dave and Rosie Clark, from the Oxford district, with their winning 

Corriedale Shorn Hogget fleece at the Golden Fleece competition hosted by the Oxford A&P 

Association in 2016. PHOTO: FILE 

Golden fleeces back 

on the A&P table 


The Oxford A&P woolsection has been 

well supported overthe years.Ithas 

also hosted the Golden Fleece 

competition, whichhas encouraged 

some exhibitors to enter their wool on 

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This year the GoldenFleece is on 

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It willmark the 52nd year of this 

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before handpicked judges rankthem 

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‘‘Thecontestcovers avariety of 

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in the hope of comingout top of their 

grade,’’ she says. 

Categories are restricted to white 

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alpacas, andmohairgoats. 

‘‘When it comes to sheepfleeces, the 

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Supreme awardfor afinewool fleece 

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micron testedfor fineness within its 

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Fun at the 115th Hawarden A&P Show 

Hawarden A&P Show co-president Anna Buist-Sidey says she was thrilled 

with the North Canterbury community’s response to their 115th annual show 

last weekend. ‘‘There was avery good vibe there on Saturday and Iamsure 

it was with thanks to all the people who came along, keen to make our show 

asuccess.’’ 

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PHOTOS BY JOHN COSGROVE 

How did Ido... Dart the Parkdale Valais Blacknose pet ram from Weedons, 

wantstoknow how he did from Nikki McArthur (left), steward Maggie Ferguson 

and judge David (Doc) Sidey. 

Fun ride ... Macy Oberholzer aged 11, (left) and 

Amelia Brice 9, have fun on the Ferris wheel at the 

Hawarden A&P Show. 

Up and over ... Elsa Rosanowski of Loburn, 

clears ajump as she competes in the 

showjumping competition. 

Readytogo... Owners hold on to their dogs as competitors wait to start the 

popular Terrierrace. 

Eats and Beats rock Victoria Park 

PHOTOS BY JOHN COSGROVE 

Belly dancers ... Members of North Canterbury Belly Dance perform at Eats and 

Beats held in Victoria Park, led by Brydee Gibbins (centre). 

Bubbly time ... Kylie Wood of Ravenswood spreads the love via bubbles with the 

help of her son Leith aged 2. 

Warm wrap ... Lauren Flook of Woodend makes 

sure her children Finlay 9, and Millie 1, are warm. 

Dance fun ... Dancingwas Emma Batty of 

Waikuku, and her son Ollie aged 3.

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Support for promotions assns 

By DAVID HILL 


Telling astory ... Children play in the firepit at the Kaikōura Playcentre, with the mural on 

the wall in the background. 

PHOTO: KAIKŌURA PLAYCENTRE 

Archaeology brought to life 

By DAVID HILL 


An archaeologicalsite has been brought to 

life at the Kaikōura Playcentre. 

When the former Kaikōura Primary 

School dental clinic building was 

demolished and the site excavated five 

yearsago, some old hangipits were 

unearthed. 

The playcentrewas already in the 

process of moving intosome old classrooms 

and decided to incorporate the site’s 

heritage into its landscaping, session 

facilitator Jackie Wadsworth said. 

She saidtamarikiwere presented with a 

little greenstone adzewhen they headed off 

to school,soitwas fitting an old greenstone 

adze was unearthed during the excavation. 

Now two little whare, for the tamariki to 

play in, and afirepit adornthe site, and a 

muralhas been painted on the wall. 

Ms Wadsworthsaid the playcentre 

planned to use to firepit for family nights 

and sausage sizzles. 

She saidthe playcentre was planning an 

officialopening for the new site soon. 

‘‘It has been along time coming. It has 

been aprojectover more than 10 years. 

Over that time we have been fundraising 

and planning and there has beendelays 

and hiccups and we have been consulting 

with different experts and iwi 

representatives. 

‘‘There has been so many peopleinthe 

town who havebeen involved, including 

former playcentre families. It is goingtobe 

abig community opening.’’ 

Rawiri Manawatu from Te Rūnanga o 

Kaikōura offered advice during the project 

on the heritageofthe area. 

Thereprojectwas also support from the 

Kaikōura Lions, the Kaikōura District 

Council, local businessesand volunteers. 

Te Rūnanga oKaikōura chairperson 

Hariata Kahu saidalargenumber of 

archaeological sites had been found in the 

area. 

Archaeologicalfindings had confirmed a 

Ngāti Kurī presence in Kaikōura going 

back more than700 years. 

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Aplan is needed to supportthe longterm 

sustainabilityofWaimakariri’s three 

business promotionsassociations, says 

Mayor Dan Gordon. 

The Waimakariri District Councilis 

stepping up to support Rangiora 

Promotions, Kaiapoi Promotions 

Association and theOxford Promotions 

ActionCommittee,asthey come under 

increasing pressure in an uncertain 

economic environment. 

Councillors voted earlier this monthto 

approve aoneoffgrantof$20,000 to 

Rangiora Promotionstohelp the 

organisation get through atough patch. 

Mayor Dan Gordon said Cr Brent Cairns, 

the towncentres portfolio holder, will work 

alongside the three promotions 

associations andcouncil staff, to develop a 

plan ahead of next year’s 2024/34 Long 

Term Plan. 

‘‘The council appreciates the promotions 

associations have been operating in a 

difficultenvironment in recent yearswith a 

numberofbusinesses having to tighten 

their belts.’’ 

He saidthe promotions associations 

playedanimportant role, running events 

such as Santa paradeswhichwere enjoyed 

by the community, as wellaspromoting 

local businesses. 

The $20,000grant has comefrom unspent 

funds from the Waimakariri Events Fund, 

which is administered by Enterprise North 

Canterburyonbehalf of the council. 

Rangiora Promotions chairpersonRoss 

Ditmersaid his organisation was grateful 

for the continued support of the council. 

‘‘Obviouslyitisachallengingtime we are 

in and whatwehave done in the past isn’t 

going to work any more.’’ 

Local businesseswere doingittough and 

had less funds available for sponsorship, 

while grants wereharder to comeby. 

Mr Ditmer saidthe Rangiora Promotions 

Ross Ditmer 

board would be meetingsoon to rethink 

what events it could run. 

The HappyHire Eats and Beats,on 

March 18, and the Rangiora Big Splash 

were going ahead, whileSantaClaushas 

confirmed he is returning to Rangiora in 

December. 

Kaiapoi Promotions Association 

chairperson MartinPinkhamsaid areview 

of the funding model was long overdue. 

‘‘The funding we are gettinghasn’t changed 

in seven years and our costskeep going up 

with the changes to traffic managementand 

the regulatoryrequirementsweneed to 

do.’’ 

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Enterprise NorthCanterbury chief 

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She was looking forward to updating the 

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Stalwart honoured at A&P show 


Wellknown Hawarden stud 

sheep and cattle breeder, 

A&P show supporter, author 

and historian David (Doc) 

Sidey was awarded a‘Blue’ 

over the weekend. 

He says he was ‘‘humbled’’ 

when he was awarded the 

Royal Agricultural Society of 

New Zealand’s Blue medal 

for Excellence in Agriculture 

at the 115th annual 

Hawarden A&P Show. 

The long time stalwart of 

the show says he is very 

proud to accept the award. 

The last RAS medal 

awarded by the Hawarden 

Agriculture and Pastoral 

Association was in 2016. 

He said he became 

involved with the show from 

an early age, when he 

accompanied his father Mac 

Sidey to shows in the region. 

‘‘He would leave me there 

to mind the sheep while he 

went home to get the second 

set of sheep to show.’’ 

‘‘The bug bit and I’ve been 

interested in showing ever 

since.’’ 

The former president of the 

show in the 1980’s is well 

known for his cattle and 

sheep breeding awards 

earned by the family stud 

farm Glen Ovis which is now 

run by Doc’s son Andrew 

Humbled ... David (Doc) Sidey with his medal. 

Sidey. 

Over the years he says he 

has entered many hundreds 

of animals in shows. 

PHOTO: ANNA BUISTSIDEY 

‘‘At the weekends show, we 

only had 28 sheep on show 

which was the lowest number 

of sheep we have ever shown. 

‘‘In the past I’ve had up to 

70 on show which was abig 

effort .’’ 

He said being part of the 

Hawarden Show has been a 

great tradition for his family. 

‘‘The Hawarden Show is all 

about the show putting their 

reputation on the line 

showing what they can 

produce in the way of 

livestock, talent and it 

includes all the crafts the 

children and families 

produce as well.’’ 

‘‘I remember saying in the 

1980s, it’s abit like the 

Olympic tradition: it’s not 

winning it’s about taking 

part.’’ 

However he was taken 

aback when called forth to 

the commentary box to 

receive the award last 

Saturday. 

‘‘Show patron Pat Crane 

spoke very well of my show 

career, it was humbling being 

honoured and Iwill treasure 

this award. 

‘‘I’m still learning today 

and still love taking part in 

shows.’’ 

Doc say shows are all about 

prizes and surprises, 

‘‘sometimes you think your 

great and you get hauled back 

into line because something 

is better than yours and so 

you try abit harder next 

time.’’ 

Cyclone help 

By TIM CRONSHAW 

Generous South Islandfarmers areamong 

those pitching in with cash, livestock and 

stock feeddonations for rural 

communities devastatedbyCyclone 

Gabrielle. 

FederatedFarmers chief executive 

officer Terry Copelandsays the cyclone 

was shaping up to be thenation’s most 

expensiveweather event and possibly 

worse forspread and scalethan the 

Christchurch quakes. 

Overall losseswere still beingcounted 

up and stock deaths wouldbein the many 

thousands of animals. 

‘‘Asaneducated estimate, the 

FederatedFarmers policyteambelieves 

total onfarm costs,including income 

disruption,infrastructurerepair andcrop/ 

orchard restorationbills, forall affected 

farmers andgrowerscould top$1billion,’’ 

he says. 

Rural insurancespecialistFMG is 

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Cashgifts by donors are buildingupinan 

appealbythe Farmers Adverse Events 

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Trust chairmanDrWilliam Rolleston 

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farmers andgrowershit hardestby 

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cross country andhelicopter missions to 

stranded families,aswellasfor fencing 

and stock waterreticulation gear, some of 

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Brayden JohnstonofOxford was 

named the winner of the Canterbury/ 

North OtagoDairy Trainee of theYear 

category at the2023 Canterbury/North 

Otago DairyIndustry Awardsheldover 

theweekend. 

As afirsttimeentrantinthe 

competition he entered the awards 

programme because he saw an 

opportunity to meet new people with 

similar passions forthedairy industry. 

‘‘I’ve knownpeople who have 

entered in the past andhaveheard 

unanimous positive feedback aboutthe 

programme,interms of interpersonal 

and business development.’’ 

Braydenwon$6,750 in prizes andtwo 

merit awards and is working as afarm 

assistant on theRakaia Island “Turner 

Family” 540ha, 1450cow Oxford 

property. 

The 22yearold grew up on adairy 

farmandsaid hereallyenjoyedbeing 

onfarm with his dad, developing ‘softfarmingskills’. 

‘‘It’s beenawesometo work fulltime 

on farm, develop skills and become 

more efficient.’’ 

Braydenis genuinely interested by 

grass and cows and finds the theory 

very stimulating. 

‘‘I like applying whatwelearnand 

achieving results is supersatisfying. 

‘‘Iwanttoleadateam fromthe front, 

andfind theability to work with people 

and help upskillthemexciting,’’ said 

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‘‘I’m also interested in how we can 

use new science and technologiesto 

improve our productionsystemsin 

termsofyield.’’ 

He isalso interested in waysthat are 

beneficial to sustainability, the 

environment and relationships with 

people in terms of allowing abetter 

work/lifebalance and making the 

industry more appealing to broader 

audiences. 

Braydensaid it willbeexciting to see 

young talent emerging andtakingon 

innovativeideaswhilemakingbig 

improvements in farmingsystems. 

ADairyNZscholar, Brayden has 

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Agriculture through Lincoln 

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‘‘Partway throughmystudiesmy 

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‘‘I have astrong desire to upskill and 

return home so my parents can take a 

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business is doing well, remaining 

competitive andupholdingour 

values.’’ 

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Riley Smart is fundraising to attend 

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Principal Andrew Retallick says the 

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‘‘I jumped on board when Iheard 

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‘‘At my previous school there was 

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Mr Retallick says the school is 

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‘‘Our student leaders and some of 

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Izzy gets to meet her idols 

SPORTS RESULTS 

Rangiora netballer Izzy Watemburg 

scored the experience of alifetime 

whenshe won the opportunity to 

meether ANZ Premiership idols. 

The 10yearold, who playsfor the 

Southbrook NetballClub, became 

partofthe actionatthe Tactix v 

Mystics match at ChristchurchArena 

on Sunday, March 12, when she was 

named an ANZ Future Captain. 

Izzyled the teams on to the court, 

got upclose withthe players, and 

caught the actionfrom prime 

courtside seats. Her friend Kaylah 

Stewart was able to joinher. 

Izzysays she had agreatday 

meeting her heroes,and was nervous 

and excited getting out on to the 

court. 

‘‘Myfavouritepart of the day was 

giving the captains the coin to flip 

before the game.’’ 

She says she learntalot from 

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‘‘I saw some reallygood passes.’’ 

ANZ Bank of New ZealandHead of 

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players in the ANZ Premiership and 

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Future captain ... Izzy Watemburg and Kaylah Stewart with Tactix captain Kimiora 

Poi (left), and Mystics captain, Sulu Fitzpatrick. 

PHOTO:MICHAELBRADLEY 

Premiership and experience the 

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‘‘Sportisincredibly important to a 

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Applications for the ANZ Future 

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School embraces new curriculum 

By DAVID HILL 


Rangiora High School is leading the way 

in adopting the new history curriculum. 

The Aotearoa New Zealand history 

curriculum was introduced in term one 

this year, but Rangiora High School 

began implementing some of the new 

curriculum last year in collaboration 

with its partner Pūketeraki Kahui Ako 

(community of learning) schools. 

‘‘It was launched as adocument last 

year and we started working around it 

late last year, and we have implemented 

more of it this year,’’ social sciences 

leader of learning, Rebecca Sweney 

McKee said. 

‘‘We were the first off the rack for years 

1to10and we are leading the way.’’ 

Schools have until 2026 to fully embed 

the new curriculum, which is integrated 

into social studies for years 1to10, while 

the NCEA Level 1, 2and 3history 

curriculum has also been refreshed. 

Mrs SweneyMcKee said the benefit of 

working collaboratively across the Kahui 

Ako meant there was some consistency in 

learning across the schools. 

The Pūketeraki Kahui Ako schools 

were now teaching the background to the 

signing of Te Tiriti oWaitangi in years 7 

and 8, meaning the focus at high school 

could move on to ‘‘what happened next’’. 

She said the new Aotearoa New 

Zealand history curriculum was not all 

about Māori history. 

‘‘But Māori history is given more of a 

focus and an equal status.’’ 

Rangiora High School’s year 9and 10 

students were learning about topics such 

as the New Zealand Land Wars, the 

Waitangi Tribunal, Bastion Point, the 

Dawn Raids, the 1981 Springbok tour, the 

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While it was mostly New Zealand 

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Anew bookclub with atwist 

NEWS 


33 


An idea borrowedfrom one of Africa’s 

largest game reserves is taking hold in the 

WaimakaririDistrict. 

In September 2022 Colette Ann started a 

‘Bookclub with aTwist’ because she’d 

movedtoRavenswood and knewnoone 

there. 

‘‘Every time I’vemoved, Istarta 

‘Bookclub with aTwist’ as away to meet 

people,’’she says. 

She borrowed the ideayears ago from 

her sister who was livinginthe Kruger 

National Park in SouthAfrica. 

She sayswith the game park beingso 

remote afivehourdrive fromwhereshe 

livedatthe time, they welcomed her with 

open arms. 

‘‘I loved the format,and the friendships I 

experienced thereand how nobodyreally 

wanted to go home at the end of the night 

because theywere all havingsomuchfun.’’ 

She enjoyed the variety of books 

available and lovedhearing about books 

she might neverhave read. 

Colette says she started two book clubsin 

SouthAfrica which are is stillgoing 10 

yearslater. 

When she moved to Hamilton in 2020 she 

started a‘Bookclubwith aTwist’ which still 

thrives today. 

Another one maybestarting soonin 

Rangiora. 

‘‘We have16members and awaiting list. 

The response to join hasbeen 

overwhelming. 

‘‘I believe people are desperate to make 

connections and form friendships, 

especially after the Covidordeal we've all 

been through.’’ 

She saysthey alsohave afew ladies,who, 

like herself, moved here recently, not 

knowing asoul. 

‘‘Thebookclubs are such afun, easyand 

asafe way to meetpeople.’’ The twist she 

said was where they findbooks to review. 

‘‘Members often have books just sitting 

around in boxes, plusall the oneswefind 

at Op Shopsmake for avery eclectic 

collection of books to read and talk about.’’ 

Reading’s fun. .. Colette Ann discovers a 

new book. 


The Axeman’s Carnival, by Catherine Chidgey 

Part trickster, part surrogate child, part witness, 

Tama the magpie is the starofthis story. Though 

what he says aloud to humansisoften 

nonsensical (and hilarious with it), the tale he 

tellsusweavesadisturbinglyhuman sense. The 

Axeman's Carnival is Catherine Chidgey at her 

finest comic,profound, poetic and true. 

Simple Fancy: inviting recipes for all eaters + 

occasions,byRosa Flanagan 

The Two Raw Sisters Margo and Rosa Flanagan 

are back with astunningcollection of plantbasedrecipes 

thatare inspiring andeasy to 

make,whether youare entertaining acrowd or 

cooking for one. 

RiverSing Me Home, by Eleanor Shearer 

Mary Grace, Micah, Thomas Augustus, Cherry 

Jane and Mercy. These are the names of her 

children. The five who survived, only to be sold to 

otherplantations. The faces Rachelcannot 

forget. It's1834, and thelaw says her peopleare 

now free.But for Rachel freedom means finding 

her children, even if the truth is morethan she 

can bear. 

The Boy withwings 

ArtsOnTourNew 

Zealandpresents ‘The boy 

withwings,’ apuppet 

showonTuesday April 18, 

at theBalcairn Hall at 

2pm. Using puppetry, 

songs, storytelling, and 

handcrafted backdrops 

theawardwinning 

theatre company‘Birdlife 

Productions’promises 

laughter, tearsand 

thrilling adventure. The 

show is designed for 

childrenaged fromfiveto 

nine years butisopento 

all. Adults$30, children 

(under 15) $15 or afamily 

pass (1 adult up to three 

children) $60.Information 

andbookings: 

balcairnhall.com. or from 

Sally Mac's, Amberley, 

SeftonGarage,orStan's7 

DayPharmacy, Rangiora. 

Growing Garlic 

An introduction to 

growing garlic and 

preserving workshopwill 

be hosted by theKaiapoi 

Community Gardenon 

Saturday April 1starting 

at 10am. 

Costing $5 per person, the 

workshopwill 

demonstratehow to 

prepare gardens for 

planting garlic and some 

handytricks forahealthy, 

abundant crop. 

They willalso teach an 

introduction to preserving 

includingthe overflow 

andovenmethod,plus 

attendeeswill learn how 

to make asimple chutney 

as wellasbottling 

principles. Kaiapoi 

Community Garden is 

situated at the Kaiapoi 

BoroughSchoolend of 

Hilton Street, Kaiapoi, 

(pathwaybeside no.11 

Hilton Street). 

VolunteerEXPOPegasus 

AVolunteer Expo willbe 

held on FridayMarch 24, 

5pm to 7pm at the Pegasus 

Community Centre. 

Meet local groups and 

organisationsthat provide 

arangeofcommunity 

services around 

Waimakariri andneed 

new volunteers. 

Thereisagreatmix of 

services: emergency, 

environmental,social 

service, food 

sustainability, artsand 

community service. 

Do yousufferfrom 

dizziness or vertigo? 

These issues can be treated with vestibularphysiotherapy. 

Our team of experienced physiotherapists have all completed 

internationally recognisedcompetency courses in Vestibular Rehabilitation. 

Contact our Dizziness Clinic: 

Nicole Vercoe,Clinical Lead, 

Physiotherapy 

Nicole.vercoe@lfbit.co.nz 

or on 03 335 0541 

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What’s happening in your 

community… 

Dra Annual Plan Open for Feedback 

Waimakariri District Council has opened the 

Dra Annual Plan 2023-24 for public feedback. 

Since Council adopted the LTPin2021, the 

Waimakariri District, like the rest of New Zealand and 

the World,has faced many challenges. Theseinclude, 

the effects of Covid-19, supplychain issues, rising 

energy costsand ongoing inflationary pressures. 

Simply, there’s been no economic period quite like 

this in the last 30 years. 

Council had projected arise in rates of 4.3% for 

this year, but as inflation has increased, it has 

put significant pressure on operational budgets. 

To continue toprovide the level of service 

rate payers expect, ithas forced ahigher rate 

increase than expected. 

Council started with aproposed rates increase 

of 14.4%. Aer thoroughly reviewing work 

programmes, looking for savings and at what 

projects can be deferred to keep increases as 

low aspossible –asignificantly lower increase of 

5.97% has been reached. 

Mayor Dan Gordon says he is pleased the Council 

was able to achieve its goal of keeping rates 

increases under the cpi inflation rate of 7.2%. 

“We are pleased to report we have managed to 

cap our proposed rates significantly lower than 

forecasted at5.97%. 

“During the pandemic we made it apriority to 

ensure rates were kept low. At the start of the 

pandemic, we had just a1.5% increase and 

subsequent 4.5% increases. 

“Inboth instances we hadone of thelowest increases 

in Canterbury,but unfortunately,wecan’t keeprates 

artificiallylow foreverwithoutdoing adisservice 

to ourresidents in the future whilemaintainingthe 

levels of service the community expects.” 

Key issues in the Dra Annual Plan: 

1. New regulations mean Council needs totest 

water supplies more regularly and potentially 

bring forward planned upgrades. 

2. Immediate improvements need to be made to 

the stormwater network following flooding 

from extreme weather events. 

3. Inflation is affecting the roading budget and 

more isneeded to make sure local roads are 

maintained at ahigh standard. 

Other issues 

In Local Government there continues to be alot of 

uncertainty with four central-government driven 

reform programmes underway –Three Waters, 

Resource Management Reforms, the Future for 

Local Government Review as well as Modernising 

the Emergency Management Framework. 

There’s also new legislation aimed to meet the 

challenges of achanging climate. This will affect 

how the Council runs, as well as new urban 

planning rules which Council is required to follow. 

How tohave your say 

For more information or to make asubmission 

visit Waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk 

Waimakariri Volunteer Expos 

Waimakariri District Council’s Community Team 

are joining with their volunteer sector partners to 

run aseries of Volunteer Expos across the District. 

Following the expo in Kaiapoi atthe weekend there 

will more coming up in Pegasus and Rangiora. 

Wendy Howe, Council’s Community Development 

Facilitator says, “This is agreat opportunity for 

people who might be thinking about volunteering to 

find out what opportunities are out there. There’s a 

volunteer opportunity for everyone with arange of 

activities, needing various skills and experience.” 

“Volunteering can be anything from cooking a 

community meal to helping out at working bees to 

training to help in civil emergencies. It’s incredibly 

rewarding and can help people learn news skills 

and gain experience too.” 

Volunteers enrich our communities and provide 

an amazing support to many different services 

across the District. There are lots of organisations 

completely run by volunteers or heavily reliant on 

the volunteers to deliver services. Groups who will 

be at the Expos range from emergency services, 

social services, information services, environmental, 

arts, community safety and friendship. 

Upcoming expos: 

• Friday 24 March -Pegasus Community Centre 

5-7pm 

• Saturday 25 March -RangioraLibrary 10am-12pm 

Anyone who comes along to the Expo will be in 

with achance to win $100 grocery voucher 

and other prizes –just talk to afew of the 

organisations and fill in an entry form. 

Have you signed up for 

the Waimakariri District 

Council Newsletter? 

To join visit: 

waimakariri.govt.nz/subscribe 

The Waimakariri 

Event Funds 

Enterprise North Canterbury isinviting 

organisers of Waimakariri events to 

apply for one of two event funds. 

The funds offer between $500 and $10,000 

towards events held in the Waimakariri District. 

The current funding round is open from 

1March until 31 March 2023. 

Check out the criteria for the Waimakariri 

Regional Events Fund and apply online at 

northcanterbury.co.nz/regional-events-fund 

Check out the criteria for the Waimakariri 

Event Fund and apply online at 

visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events/organisers 

Or contact events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz for 

more information. 

The Waimakariri Regional Events Fund is Ministry of 

Business, Innovation and Employment funding and the 

Waimakariri Event Fund is Waimakariri District Council 

funding. Both are administered by ENC. 

WHAT YOU DO, CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

VOLUNTEER EXPO 

Celebrating Volunteering. Displays and 

activities by local groups. Find out how you 

can make adifference. 

Kaiapoi Library • Saturday 18 March 10am-12pm 

Pegasus Community Centre •Friday 24 March 5pm-7pm 

Rangiora Library • Saturday 25 March 10am-12pm 

Find out more at 

waimakariri.govt.nz

NEWS AND CLASSIFIED 

North Canterbury News, March 23, 2023 

35 

Knitters knit for charity 


Upcoming Council 

meetings 

The following meetings 

will be held in April 2023, 

in the Council Chamber, 

215High Street, Rangiora, 

unless otherwise stated. 

Council 

Tuesday 4April at 1pm. 

Oxford-Ohoka Community Board 

Thursday 6April at7pm atthe 

West Eyreton Hall, 2Earlys Road, 

West Eyreton. 

(The Public Forum section of the 

agenda will occur from 7–7.20pm.) 

Woodend-Seon 

Community Board 

Tuesday 11 April at5.30pm at the 

Waikuku Community Hall, 

Park Terrace, Waikuku Beach. 

Rangiora-Ashley 


Wednesday 12April at 7pm. 

Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi 


Monday 17 April at4pm at the 

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 

176Williams Street, Kaiapoi. 

Utilities and Roading Committee 

Tuesday 18 April at9am. 

District Planning and 

Regulation Committee 

Tuesday 18 April at1pm. 

Agendasare availabletwo 

working days before the 

meeting. Agendas, Minutesand 

audiorecordingsfor meetings 

can be foundonthe Council's 

website: waimakariri.govt.nz 

SarahNichols 

GovernanceManager 

Twiddlemuffs, booties and 

singlets are all in adays work for 

an industrious group from 

Pegasus. 

The Pegasus Town Knitting 

Group, founded in 2019 to knit (in 

Pure Wool) for the Neonatal and 

Maternity Units at Christchurch 

Women’s Hospital, is now 

providing avaluable service to 

many charity organisations and 

others with the products they 

produce. 

The Rangiora Hospital 

Maternity Unit is now a 

beneficiary of its baby knitwear. 

The group has extended its 

range over the years to help raise 

funds for more wool to keep 

production going. 

Fundraisers include barbie doll 

clothes, Christmas Tree 

decorations, commission knitting, 

knitted Poppies for Poppy Day, 

and knitted Santa Claus. 

Other charities benefitting from 

the group’s handiwork include 

Cholomondely Children’s Home 

who have benefitted from winter 

jerseys, fingerless gloves and 

slippers. 

The Christchurch City Mission 

Men’s Shelter has also received 

bennies, fingerless gloves, and 

slippers. 

CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

wanted for dismantling or 

repair. Phone 027 258 

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FALCONS & 

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Religious Notices 

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Knitting for joy ... Knitting Group members Chris Hodge (left) and Sharon 

Grant with some of the twiddlemuffs the group has made. PHOTO:JOHN COSGROVE 

Twiddlemuffs have been 

introduced by anew member, 

along with sleeves, which are 

benefitting dementia patients. 

The lovingly crafted muffs and 

sleeves are double sided, and are 

adorned with tactile little buttons, 

pom poms and other items which 

can distract people and calm 

them down. 

The muffs and sleeves have 

been knitted with gusto by the 

group who are sending them out 

to rest homes and dementia units 

locally. 

Entertainment 

THE original old fashioned 

singalong, Li’l Chuck the 

one man Skiffle machine!, 

appearing live at Balcairn 

Hall, 7.30pm, Saturday 

25th March, tickets (cash ) 

$30 from Sally Mac’s, 

Amberley, Sefton Garage 

and Stan’s 7 Day Pharmacy, 

Rangiora or online 

www.balcairnhall.com. 

Educational 

TUITION available. Primary 

and secondary up to 

NCEA level 3. In centre 

(Rangiora) or interactive 

online from your home. 

Each student onanindividually 

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. 

Ladies Haircuts $30 

Ladies Pensioner Cuts $25 

Mens Haircuts $20 

Cnr Johns Rd & 

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By appointment only 

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The group provides agreat 

place to ‘‘knit and natter’’, says 

one member. 

The fellowship and 

camaraderie it generates, along 

with the knitted products, is also 

why the group has stayed together 

over the years. 

It meets weekly at the Good 

Home Pegasus, at 10am, and 

welcomes new members from 

within and outside Pegasus. 

Anyone keen to do some 

knitting, send aMember Request 

to the group’s Facebook page. 

Public Notices 

KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS 

“The Key ofKnowledge ..” 

(Luke 11:52) 

THE PROMISE OFAKING 

KingDavidwas promised by GOD, “your house and your 

kingdom will continue before MEfor all time, and your 

throne willbesecure forever.”2Sam 7:16. Yetweknow 

thatDavid died,asGOD saidhewould. ButGOD’s Word 

is sure!! Luke 1:32, Gabriel speaking to Mary about the 

promise ofher Son Jesus, says “He shall bevery great 

and will becalled the Son of the Most High. The LORD 

God will give Him the throne of His ancestor David”. For 

David to witness this marvelous event, he must be raised 

to lifeagain. 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

7.00PM -3 rd APRIL, 2023 

MILLTON AVENUE, RANGIORA 

EVERYONE WELCOME 

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60-80 hectares, top grass growing, 

peat land, good cattle yards, fencing, 

water supply, approx 1km North of 

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available on the property. 

Please phone Neil, evenings 

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2566236

CLASSIFIED 


PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

SSH Cuisine Ltd, 61 

Main North Rd, Woodend 

has made application 

to the District Licensing 

Committee at Rangiora 

for the renewal of an On- 

Licence in respect of the 

premises situated at 61 

Main North Road, Woodend 

known as Little Haveli 

Woodend. 

The general nature of the 

business conducted (or to 

be conducted) under the 

licence is Restaurant. 

The days on which and the 

hours during which alcohol 

is (or is intended to be) sold 

under the licence are: 

Monday to Sunday,11amto 

11pm. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee at 215 

High Street, Rangiora. 

Any person who is entitled 

to object and who wishes 

to object to the issue of 

the licence may, not later 

than 15working days after 

the date of the publication 

of this notice, file anotice 

in writing of the objection 

with the Secretary of 

the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee at 

Private Bag 1005, Rangiora 

or email to records@wmk. 

govt.nz. 

No objection to the renewal 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than amatter specified in 

section 131 of the Sale and 

Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. 

This is the first publication of 

this notice. 

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Situations Vacant 

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. 

Situation Vacant: 

Bottling line supervisor/technician 

and Driver (HT class 5) 

We are seeking a fit and motivated person with 

mechanical applitude to assist inthe running of our 

Mobile Wine bottling Plant, the job involves some 

travelwith approxfive weeksinCentral Otago annually 

the balance local winery operations some mobile and 

somefrom our base in Waipara North Canterbury. 

The job requires the applicant tohave acurrent HT 

class five license to be able to relocate the plant to 

various sites and move our tanker unit locally –the 

role would suit someone situated Waimakariri or 

Hurunui areas. 

Onsite training with all aspects of the wine industry 

will be given with a view to developing further 

responsibilities for the role. 

Excellent renumeration exists for the right applicant 

with someflexibleworkinghours. 

Please apply in the first instance with your details 

and previous work experience to 

mark@domainebottling.co.nz 

MarkNeville 

Managing Director 

Domaine bottlingCoLtd 

021 856 018. 

2561998 

2312759 

Livestock 

HOME KILL 

MEAT PROCESSING 

MEAT2U.NZ 

313 0022 

2466978 

Situations Vacant 

Rangiora High School 

Casual Cleaners 

Rangiora High School is proud to be acaring, communitybased 

environment inspiring life-long learning. Students 

are at the centre of our work. 

We are seeking to expand our pool of on-call/casual 

cleaners for both afternoon and/or evening shifts. 

All enquiries and CV’scan be emailed to: 

jng@rangiorahigh.school.nz 

2563592 

DISMANTLER 

This is afull time position dismantling electronic 

and electrical productsfor recycling. 

Applicants require: 

•Ability to work within asmall team but also 

as an individual 

•Excellent time management 

•Bephysically fit as lifting product is involved 

•Have afull clean licence 

•Ability to use hand tools. 

•Forkliftlicence beneficial butnot essential 

Please email your CV and letter to: 

John.corney@e-cycle.co.nz 

2551817 

Rangiora High School 

Secretary to the 

School Board 

Rangiora High School is proud to be a caring, 

community-based environment inspiring life-long 

learning. Students are at the centre of our work. 

Our School Board is seeking to appoint askilled 

administrator to this part-time permanent position. The 

appointee will work an average of 10hrs/wk in term 

time (including some evening work). 

Applications for this position close on 27 March 2023. 

Please visit the Join Us /Employment page on our 

website for the application pack 

www.rangiorahigh.school.nz 

2563658 

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forthe North 

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To findout more, 

contact: 

Mark Kelly 

South Island Distribution Manager 

P: 029 983 2293 

E: mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz 

SECRETARY 

The North Canterbury Radio Trust, trading as 

Compass FM, is looking for anew secretary to 

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The role requires you to take notes and transcribe 

the meetings for our records. 

The meetings are held late afternoon once per 

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time per month. 

This is avoluntaryposition. 

If this sounds like you, call the station 

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or email managercompassfm@gmail.com. 

2564426 

Firewood 

SPLIT Old Man Pine 3.7m 

@ $280, Split Hardwood 

Mix 3.7m @$400. Mobile 

021 993 497. 

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 

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Ltd. Phone 027 318 4400. 

CHIMNEY 

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Accumulation of soot seriously 

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Latest rotary brush technology. 

Free moisture check 

on wood. Safety inspection. 

All work insured and guaranteed. 

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story. 0800 SWEEPME or 

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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. 

LAWN MAINTENANCE 

mowing, spraying, 

fertilizing, scarifier. Phone 

Hamish 027 349 7986. 

METAL WORX. Flashing, 

Sheetmetal Fabrication, 

Wrought Iron, 

Welding, Custom Trailers, 

General Metalwork. No job 

too big or too small. Ph 021 

265 5428 or 03 314 6908. 

Find us on facebook/ 

Glenmark Metal Worx. 

glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com. 

PAINT & wallpaper 

services. Wayne Bryant, 

exterior, interior. Qualified 

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

PAINTER &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. 

Trade&Services 

PAINTERS 

Reg Tradesman 

Interior,exterior. 

North Canterbury Painters 

specialising in decorating for 

over 65 at adiscount rate. 

Free quotes. 

Covering Nth Canty,Oxford, 

Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley. 

Rob 03 327 7899 

or 027 432 3520 2227597 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Plastering &Painting 

Services 

Locals with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

2502479 

Pride &Quality Painting 

&Decorating Services 

20 yrs exp, fast and friendly 

service. For all your painting 

needs, phone: Martin 310 

6187 or 021 128 9867 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 40 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

SCREEN PRINTING. 

For all your printing 

SWEEPS. 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. 


027 216 0000 

SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

2225862 

CRAIGS Trees 

(03) 327-4190 

TREE REMOVALS 

THINNING &PRUNING 

STUMPGRINDING 

FELLING &TOPPING 

FULLYINSURED 

QUALIFIED ARBORIST 

Free Quotes 

027 2299 454 

craigstrees@xtra.co.nz 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

block 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468 

2434390

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Guide 

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

Automotive &Recovery 

Builders 

Builder 

Butchery 

2070788 

• WOF Cars &Trailers 

• Vehicle Servicing & 

Repairs 

• Tyres &Punctures 

• Jump Starts 

• 

Towing &Salvage 

• Courtesy Car Available 

Ph Aaron Rowlands 

0272 588 366 

13 Stone Eyre Place, 

Swannanoa 

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

2560254 

 

 

 

 

For all enquiries call or email Don: 

027 727 9162 /zatarabuilders@yahoo.com 

•New Builds •Renovations, Extensions 

• Repairs and Maintenance 

2549049 

Ring Mark 027 229 7310 

for afree quote 

www.longsilverconstruction.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 

Cattle Problems 

Construction &Concrete 

Ear Health 

Electrician 

• Live Humane Capture 

• Trucking 

• Tagging 

• Testing 

• Sale of unruly, difficult, pesky 

cattle 

Profit share 50-50 

Craig Flintoft 03312 9432 

craigflintoft@gmail.com 

2459888 

All Construction & Concrete Work 

•Driveways, patios &paths 

•Bridges and Culverts 

•Floors, foundations 

•Sheds and buildings 

•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes 

•Silage pits, effluent ponds 

•Excavation and cartage 

•Precast concrete 

•Insulated panels 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

2273277 

• Ear Health checks. 

• Wax removal using Microsuction 

• Removal of foreign bodies 

• Basic hearing aid care 

• ACC provider 

• WarVeteran provider 

• No medical referral 

required 

Clinics in Rangiora, Amberley and Kaiapoi 

Rest homes/retirement villages, booking by prior arrangement. 

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

Email alison@earcare.nz | Ear Care Canterbury 


2533879 

Engineering 

Fencing 

Glass 

Plasterer 

Plumbing 

2269236 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

Landscaping 

STEWART CONTRACTING 

Landscaping -Fencing 

& Earthworks 

ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING 

03 313 9375 •027 369 3974 

www.stewartcontracting.co.nz 

contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz 

2136148 

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 

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 

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2548247 

2528221 

Raymond Barrow’s 

Your 

Preferred 

Choice of Glazier 

NORTH CANTERBURY GLASS 

Covering all glass, including... 

•Broken window 

repairs 

•Double Glazing 

•Cat &Dog Doors 

•Splashbacks 

...and Much More 

•Balustrades 

•Mirrors 

•Security Screens, 

Stays &Doors 

•Safety Glass 

10 Albert Street, Rangiora 

03 313 5335 

www.northcanterburyglass.co.nz 

For All Things 

Residential, Commercial and Auto 

Interior 

Renovations 

Ltd 

Plasterboard, 

fixing &stopping 

Cornice 

Cove and 

stippled ceilings 

Registered 

Tradesman 

Call Mark 

027 438 0665 

For all 

general 

aspects of 

plumbing 

Discounts for over 

65 years old 

Fast friendly service 

All work guaranteed 

Aaron McCartney 

Certifying Plumber 

Cell 027 366 9091 

A/H 03 310 2137 

Free Call: 

0508 44EVER 

EMAIL: 

plumber_27@yahoo.com 

2172994 

Quarry Supplies 

QUARRY SUPPLIES 

2557745 

● CAP 65 ● CAP 40 

● CAP 20 ● Pit Run 

● Large Soakpit Boulders 

● Crusher Dust 

● Arena and Fill Sand 

● M4-40 

● Screened Soil 

Dean Hurley 027 333 7140 

dean@hagg.co.nz 

Scrap Metal 

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP 

•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm 

Machinery•All non Ferrous 

MAINLAND 

METALS LTD 

Ph (03)338 7000 

Mike0274 818544 •Robbie 0274818 027 

Locally owned and operated 

1902273 

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! 

Seamless Spouting 

Seamless Spouting 

Supply and Install 

of Seamless Gutters 

10 year no leaks 

guarantee 

• Continuous spouting made on site, 

large colour range available 

• High grade and thicker material used 

• Repair or replace any type of gutter 

• Undertake all insurance work 

• Independently owned and operated 

• Competitive pricing 

Servicing North CanterburyDistricts 

Call Marvin 027 371 4179 

spouting2u@gmail.com 

2481421 

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

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•SideAirbags, 4.2L/100km 


$ 

16,995 

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•Satnav,Keyless,Bluetooth 

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$ 

35,995 

2017 Toyota Vitz Hybrid 

•1.5LPetrolAuto, ClimateAir 

•3.8L/100km, Rebate Eligible 


$ 

20,995 

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$ 

20,995 

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•2.0L Petrol Auto, Alloys, Camera 

•Satnav,5-StarSafety 

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$ 

31,995 

2019 Toyota C-HR Hybrid 

•1.8L PetrolHybrid, Alloys 

•Camera, 5-star Safety 


$ 

37,995, 

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•Apple&AndroidConnect,5-Star Safety 


$ 

29,995 

2019 CamryGXHybrid 

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•Bluetooth, 4.7L/100km 


$ 

36,995 

2019 CorollaGXHybrid 

•1.8L PetrolHybridAuto 

•NZNew,Satnav,Bluetooth 


WAS$34,995 

$ 

33,995 

2017 Toyota C-HR Hybrid 

•1.8L PetrolHybrid; Leather 

•Camera, 5-Star Safety 

•Only 55,600km 

$ 

34,995 

2020 Yaris CrossGX 

•2.1.5LPetrolAuto, •Camera, Bluetooth 

•5-Star Safety, 6L/100km 


$ 

29,995 

2019 Rav4 GX 2WD 

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•5-Star Safety, 6.7L/100kms 


$ 

36,995 

2019 Rav4 GXL AWD 

•2.5Lpetrol8-speed auto 

•5-Star safety, satnav, keyless 


$ 

43,995 

2021 Toyota Rav4 LTD 

•2.5LPetrolHybrid 5.3L/100Km 

•Leather,Alloys,Sunroof 

•Only 16,050Kms 

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62,995 


•2.5LPetrol8-Speed Auto 

•5-Star Safety, Satnav, Bluetooth 


$ 

42,995 

2013Commodore SV6 

Z-Series 

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•Half Leather,Climate Air, Sports Exhaust 

$ 

15,995 


•2.5LPetrol8-Speed Auto, ClimateAir 

•Camera, Satnav,5-Star Safety 


$ 

42,995, 

2019 Toyota Fortuner GXL 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, 4WD 

•7-Seater,Satnav,Camera 


$ 

47,995 

2022 Hilux SR Extra-Cab 

4WD 

•150Kw 2.8LTurbo Diesel Auto 

•Camera, 5-Star Safety, Bluetooth 


$ 

59,995 

2019 HiluxSR5 4WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel 6-Speed Manual 

•Satnav,Keyless,Tonneau 

•5-Star Safety, 89,400kms 

$ 

49,995 

2018 Highlanders GXL 

•3.5LPetrolAWD,8-speedauto 

•Leather,7-seater,Satnav,Camera 

•5-Star Safety 

WAS$39,995 

$ 

37,995 


•2.8L TurboDiesel Auto, Satnav 

•Tonneau,Keyless, 5-StarSafety 


$ 

49,995 

2015 Ford Ranger XLT 2WD 

•3.2LTurboDiesel Auto 

•Alloys, Tonneau,ParkingSensors 

•Bluetooth 

$ 

23,995, 


•150Kw2.8L TurboDiesel,LatestShape 

•Satnav,Camera, 5-Star Safety 

•Only 23,200kms 

$ 

55,995 

2019 LandCruiser PradoVX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, 7-Seater, Leather 

•360 camera,5-StarSafety 


$ 

71,995 

2018 Ford Ranger XLT 

4WD 

•3.2LTurboDieselAuto, Climate Air 

•Camera, Satnav, Bluetooth 

•118,500kms 

$ 

39,995 


•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, Alloys 

•Camera, Satnav, Keyless 


$ 

51,995 

2014 Hilux 2WD 

•3.0L TurboDiesel,5-Speed Manual 

•Canopy, Roof Rack,Alloys,Bluetooth 


$ 

25,995 

2022 LandCruiser 300 VX 

•3.3LTwin TurboV6Diesel; Leather 

•7-Seater,5-StarSafety, 360 Camera 

•GPS, Only8,550kms 

$ 

149,995 

2018 Toyota Hiace 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, 6-Seater 

•Fold up Second Row 


$ 

41,995 

2017 LandCruiserPrado TX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, 7-Seater 

•Leather,Keyless,Camera 


WAS$63,995 

$ NOW 59,995 

2021 Daihatsu Hijet 

•660cc PetrolManual,4WD,Flatdeck 

•DropSides, Parking Sensors 

•LikeNew 

•Only 60kms 

WAS$24,995 

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21,995 


•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto 

•Facelift Model,Satnav,5-Star Safety 


WAS$52,995 

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51,995 

2021 Daihatsu Hijet 

DumpTruck 

•650ccPetrolManual, 4WD 

•Tipper Deck, DiffLocker 

•Hi-Lo Ratio 

WAS$31,995 

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28,995 

2016 Hiace Minibus 

•3.0L TurboDiesel Auto, 12 seater 

•Cargo Converted, CargoBarrier 

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$ 

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

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