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Group takes action to stop vaping addiction<br />
By DAVID HILL,<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
WoodendSchool pupilsare taking<br />
action to stop young people becoming<br />
addicted to vaping.<br />
StudentleaderJasper Rosewarne<br />
(12) launched apetition after avape<br />
store, HukkaWoodend, openedacross<br />
the road from the school recently.<br />
‘‘When Iheard that there was a<br />
vaping store openingacrossthe road<br />
from our school, Ididn’tlike it because<br />
Idon’t want youngpeopleexposedto<br />
vapes,’’ he says.<br />
The student leaders reached out to<br />
Jasper’s father, LabourList MP Dan<br />
Rosewarne, and Waimakariri MP Matt<br />
Doocey for advice.<br />
They plantopresent the petition to<br />
WaimakaririMayor Dan Gordon and<br />
are calling on the vape store ownerto<br />
take measures to protect young people<br />
in the community.<br />
The students suggested closing the<br />
store when children were going to and<br />
from school, no signage on SchoolRoad<br />
facing the school,having merchandise<br />
locked away whereyoungpeople can<br />
not see it and no seatingoutside where<br />
young peoplecould loiter.<br />
The store’s advertisedopening hours<br />
were 10am to 7pm.<br />
The sale and supply of vape products<br />
has an age restriction of 18years, but<br />
local schools say large numbers of their<br />
students had been exposed to it.<br />
Earlierthis month the Waimakariri<br />
District Council expressed concern at<br />
the lack of regulationsaroundvaping<br />
and the lack of enforcementofthe age<br />
restriction.<br />
Mr Rosewarne says he has visited the<br />
store and has attempted to arrange a<br />
meetingwith the store owner,but had<br />
yet to receivearesponse.<br />
MrDoocey saysthe communitydid<br />
not want avape store nearthe school,<br />
but feltpowerless to stop it.<br />
He called for legislation restricting<br />
the numberofvape stores and where<br />
they couldbelocated.<br />
Rangiora High School principal<br />
Bruce Kearney says vaping is abigger<br />
problemfor schools than ‘‘smoking ever<br />
was’’.<br />
Smokers wereeasy to spot as there<br />
wouldbesmoke and you could smell it<br />
on theirbreath.<br />
‘‘Butwith vaping it is almost<br />
impossible to catch people, and someof<br />
the vapes look like ahighlighter.’’<br />
Vapingwas creating antisocial<br />
behaviour, as pupils congregated<br />
aroundtoilets and prevented others<br />
from entering.<br />
Given the age restriction, Mr Kearney<br />
questionedhow his pupils were getting<br />
hold of vape products.<br />
‘‘I havenoidea how they get it, but<br />
someone is breaking the law.’’<br />
But he noted when pupilsdid get<br />
caughtwith vape‘‘90 percent of the<br />
time the parents are fullyaware of their<br />
vapinghabits’’.<br />
Kaiapoi HighSchool principal Jason<br />
Reid says while vaping was less<br />
harmful thantobacco,there are too<br />
many unknowns whenitcame to the<br />
long term effects.<br />
‘‘The teenagebrain is highly<br />
malleable, it is still developing and<br />
nicotine,like any psychoactive<br />
substance, can havesignificant<br />
negative effectsonthis process.’’<br />
He called for regulationstomake<br />
vapes ‘‘flavourfree’’ and as a<br />
prescriptiononly medication to help<br />
peoplegive up smoking.<br />
Rangiora New Life Schoolprincipal<br />
Stephen Walters says his school is<br />
working with parents of pupils who<br />
have become addicted to vaping.<br />
‘‘As achemistry teacherwith a<br />
knowledge of chemicalsand their<br />
effects, Ihave veryreal concerns about<br />
the chemicals that growing young lungs<br />
are being exposed to.’’<br />
Aspokesperson for Hukka Woodend<br />
said the storehad strict policy where<br />
nooneunder18was allowed to enter<br />
the store, even withaparent or<br />
guardian.<br />
There was no signageonSchool Road,<br />
but there weresigns facing Main <strong>North</strong><br />
Road and therewas no seating outside<br />
the store. Hukka Woodend did not<br />
promote any of its products,asguided<br />
by the Vaping Regulatory Authority, the<br />
spokesperson said.<br />
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Vaping ... Many young people are being attracted to vaping.<br />
Taking action ... Woodend School student leaders Ruby Hales (12, back left), Cara<br />
Townsend (12) and RJ Moana (12), Lachlan Brown (12, front left), Jasper Rosewarne (12)<br />
and Shaedyn Lang (12) are concerned about young people becoming addicted to vaping.<br />
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Single yellow roses, asymbol of Zonta<br />
for 24 years, were presented to three<br />
Rangiora women on International<br />
Women’s Day, in recognition of their<br />
outstanding service to their community.<br />
Zonta Club president of Waimakariri<br />
Judith Page, says the roses were a<br />
reflection of the quiet dedication and<br />
commitment of Joanne Gumbrell, Bev<br />
Alexander and Anne Schroeder to serve<br />
others in their community.<br />
Mrs Gumbrell is the immediate past<br />
chair of the Waimakariri Age Friendly<br />
group, amember of the Consumer<br />
Council of the <strong>Canterbury</strong> District<br />
Health Board, assistant at Anglican<br />
communion services in rest homes, ran a<br />
group of Memoir Writers for six years,<br />
and is chair of the committee aiming to<br />
establish an Abbeyfield communal<br />
living home in Rangiora.<br />
Ms Alexander has dedicated hours of<br />
her time over the past 15 years as a<br />
member of the Ashley Rakahuri<br />
Rivercare group monitoring birds on the<br />
river. She was afinalist in last year’s<br />
Green Ribbon wards, for her work in<br />
protecting the wide variety of<br />
threatened birds and their habitat. The<br />
work the group, and Ms Alexander as a<br />
member, have done has helped increase<br />
numbers in the river.<br />
Mrs Schroeder joined Citizens Advice<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> in 2009 and became<br />
an Accredited Bureau interviewer in<br />
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2010. Over the years, she has been an<br />
active member in many of the bureau’s<br />
teams, and has led some of them. She<br />
has been involved with the civil defence,<br />
fundraising, information, learning and<br />
development, mentoring, migrant<br />
connect, and public speaking teams.<br />
Mrs Schroeder has led the Migrant<br />
Connect team since its inception in 2014<br />
and has coled the Learning and<br />
Development Team since 2019.<br />
She was elected to the Board of<br />
CABNC in 2012 (known then as the<br />
Management Committee) and became<br />
chairperson in 2013, aposition she held<br />
for two years. She stepped down from<br />
the Board part way through 2015, but in<br />
2019 Mrs Schroeder again accepted<br />
nomination as aboard member. Today<br />
she is also deputy chairperson.<br />
Signage helps keep walkers safe<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
New signage is helping keep cyclistsand<br />
walkers safe on the MikeKean Walkway<br />
runningalongthe Ashley/Rakahuri River<br />
in the Ashley RakahuriRegional Park.<br />
Keith Harris,who haslobbied<br />
Environment<strong>Canterbury</strong> and the<br />
Waimakariri District for the increased,<br />
and larger signage,says thesignsclearly<br />
direct cyclists on to the upper stopbank<br />
RakahuriCycle trail,keepingthe walking<br />
track freefor runnersand walkers.<br />
‘‘There aresectionsofthis walkway that<br />
are not safe for both walkersand cyclists,<br />
as it is toonarrow and winding for both,’’<br />
he says.<br />
There had been severalaccidentsand<br />
nearmisses, betweenwalkers/runner and<br />
cyclists,and evenmotorcyclists, using the<br />
pathway.<br />
Mostignoredthe small signs at the<br />
beginning of thewalkway, directing<br />
wheeledtraffictotakethe stopbank.<br />
Thirteenyearold,OliviaSmith says<br />
whenshe comesfromOxford to Rangiora<br />
to visit hisgrandparents, they oftenwalk<br />
on thewalkwaywherethere was avariety<br />
of birdlife, includingseabirds.<br />
‘‘There areplaces to explore, and it is a<br />
Thumbs up ... Aston, Olivia and Samantha Smith, are relieved Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
has put up new signs at the start of the Mike Kean Walkway along the Ashley/Rakahuri River.<br />
reallycool placetovisit. Butour<br />
grandparents are concernedevery time<br />
we cometothe walkway becauseofthe<br />
cyclists.”<br />
Mr Harrissayswith thelargersignsat<br />
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bothends of thewalkway,itishoped<br />
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Growth leads to new speed limit<br />
By DAVID HILL,<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
The speedlimit on Kaiapoi’s Smith<br />
Street willbereducedtoaccommodate<br />
the growing Waimak Junction Business<br />
Park.<br />
The KaiapoiTuahiwi Community<br />
Boardbacked aproposalthis weekto<br />
reduce the speed limit from 80kphto<br />
50kphonthe small stretchofroad<br />
between the southbound motorway onramp<br />
and the existing 50kph sign, 90<br />
metres to the east.<br />
WaimakaririDistrictCouncil roading<br />
and transportation manager Joanne<br />
McBride saidthe speed limit change was<br />
needed to improve safety.<br />
The Waimak Junction Business Park is<br />
expanding,with the plannedopening of a<br />
Countdown supermarket,alongside<br />
Placemakers,Bunnings, Mitre10,<br />
Briscoes and other retailers, expected to<br />
significantly increase traffic volumes.<br />
But boardmembersquestioned why<br />
the speed limit was not beingreduced<br />
fromRevells Road,including the Smith<br />
Street motorway overbridge, which was<br />
under the jurisdiction of WakaKotahi<br />
New Zealand Transport Agency.<br />
Deputy Mayor Neville Atkinson said<br />
the overbridgesection of the road,with<br />
fourentry points,was more dangerous<br />
and suggested‘‘piecemeal’’ changesto<br />
speed limits were confusing for<br />
motorists.<br />
‘‘I don’t see the sense in changing this<br />
two or threetimes. It is just nonsensical.<br />
We need to change it all at once.’’<br />
Ms McBride said council staff had<br />
approached WakaKotahi, but the agency<br />
had no plans to reduce the speed limit on<br />
the section of Smith Street underits<br />
jurisdiction.<br />
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Developer Jedd Pearce said the speed<br />
limit reductiononSmith Street was long<br />
overdue.<br />
He said the Countdown supermarket<br />
build,the largest development on the<br />
site, was expected to completed in late<br />
October.<br />
‘‘It is going to be good for Kaiapoiand<br />
create alot of employment.<br />
‘‘I’m really looking forward to seeing it<br />
finished. We’retrying to catch up with<br />
Rangiora.’’<br />
Councilstaff completedconsultation<br />
in November and found there was 52<br />
percentsupport fromrespondentsfor<br />
the speed limitchange, with 48%<br />
opposed.<br />
Board chairperson JackieWatson<br />
backed the speed limitchange.<br />
‘‘I think it is time that we had this<br />
speed limitchange.<br />
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Waka Kotahiregional relationships<br />
director James Caygill said his<br />
organisation worked closelywith other<br />
road controlling authorities whenspeed<br />
limits were beingreviewed.<br />
‘‘We will continue to consider how<br />
road controlling authorities are<br />
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The council will now write to Waka<br />
Kotahi to request the speed limit change<br />
underthe Setting of Speed Limits Rule<br />
2022.<br />
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Residents of Moore Street and Feldwick<br />
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they hear lotsofshrieks of delight,<br />
screaming, andyelling,and whistles being<br />
blown, on Thursday evening(<strong>23</strong> <strong>March</strong><br />
20<strong>23</strong>).<br />
Up to 90 girls, from Girl Guiding <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>, and 30 adultswill descend on<br />
the red zonefor ateam event.<br />
Unitsinclude the CustGuide Club,<br />
Rangiora Brownies, Rangiora Guides,<br />
Pegasus Brownies, RakahuriPippins,<br />
Kaiapoi Brownies, Kaiapoi Guides,<br />
Rakahuri Rangers, and Burwood Brownies<br />
(by invitation).<br />
The girls will be on amission to find four<br />
kindsofloot in the event called CaptureM.<br />
I.A.R.<br />
They have to takewhat they find to the<br />
Checkin gazebowherepoints will be<br />
awarded, and collated.<br />
Pointsallocated are basedonthe<br />
different types of ‘loot'that they find.<br />
The emphasis will be on educating the<br />
girls about working towardsPredator Free<br />
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Aspecial trophy with the logofor PFNZ<br />
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the event.<br />
Kaiapoi BrownieUnit Team Leader,<br />
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and has spent many hours finetuning the<br />
logistics.<br />
She has alsobrought alot of sponsors on<br />
board for the event. Prizes includefamily<br />
passesonthe Kingston Flyer, as the main<br />
spot prizes in each of the Pippin, Brownie,<br />
Guide and Ranger sections.<br />
‘‘The leaders at Kaiapoi Brownies are<br />
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The girls aged between five and 17 years,<br />
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NC teams Blue Light winners<br />
By JOHN COSGROVE<br />
Teams from Pegasus Bay School and Te<br />
Matauru School in Rangiora have won<br />
selection to compete in the final of the<br />
national Blue Light's Police Competency<br />
Test (PCT) Fear Factor competition.<br />
Te Matauru School interim principal<br />
Sharon Marsh said she was very proud of<br />
the school’s teams which entered the<br />
regional competition held recently at<br />
Cowes Stadium in Christchurch.<br />
‘‘It was our first year entering the<br />
national competition and to have one of<br />
our teams come out on top was asuper<br />
experience for all the children<br />
involved.’’<br />
Pegasus Bay School principal Jared<br />
Kelly said he was proud of his school’s<br />
team which won in the fastest time.<br />
Teacher and team coach Dan Perriam<br />
said it was abrilliant effort by the<br />
children at Pegasus Bay.<br />
‘‘We studied the videos of our teams<br />
who had entered in past years and<br />
worked out where we could be faster.<br />
‘‘We then trained hard and pulled it<br />
off with the fastest time of the day. ’’<br />
Over 90 teams of year 7and 8students<br />
from schools based in rural <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
competed in the <strong>Canterbury</strong> Blue Light's<br />
regional (PCT) competition.<br />
Each year Police branches throughout<br />
New Zealand run local competitions to<br />
select their representatives to attend<br />
the finals held in November in<br />
Auckland, where one team will be<br />
crowned National Champions.<br />
The mixed teams of four players, (two<br />
girls and two boys aged from 11 to 12<br />
years) undertake the same physical<br />
competency test as police trainees do<br />
when joining the force.<br />
They participate in avariety of mental<br />
and physical challenges which includes<br />
the ‘police car/wheelie bin push, timed<br />
running and completing an obstacle<br />
Te Matauru team ... Senior constable Ken Terry with (from left) 12yearolds Mikaere<br />
Haehae ,HarlowLacey Carmody, Amelia Turnham and Isaac Robertson.<br />
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course.<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> school community<br />
officer senior constable Ken Terry said<br />
the event is focused around building<br />
leadership, teamwork, communication,<br />
problem solving, and building<br />
friendships for young people.<br />
‘‘I’m thrilled two of the 25 <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> teams entered on the day<br />
have made it to the finals against all the<br />
other schools.<br />
He said he is looking forward to<br />
accompanying the teams to Papakura<br />
for the national finals.<br />
Pegasus Bay team ... Teacher Dan Perriam<br />
with his team Harlan Dunn aged 11 (left),<br />
Paige McGregor 12, Eshan Raja 12 and<br />
Trixie Lee 12.<br />
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE<br />
Let’sTalk<br />
aboutthe Draft<br />
Annual Plan<br />
20<strong>23</strong>/24<br />
We’reseeking your feedback on severaltopicsinthisyear’sDraft<br />
Annual Plan.These focusoncontinuing todeliver highlevelsof<br />
infrastructure, community facilities as well as protectingour natural<br />
environment.<br />
Specificallythe Councilisasking forfeedback on:<br />
• Investment needed to meet new water standards<br />
• Stormwater upgrades needed to respond to extreme weather events<br />
• Inflation fuelling higher roading costs.<br />
Have your say before Monday 17April 20<strong>23</strong><br />
waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk
Running for the Flying Doctors<br />
By JOHN COSGROVE<br />
Ultramarathon runnerDavid<br />
Cartwright is undernoillusions<br />
aboutwhat he will findin<br />
Morocco nextmonth.<br />
On April 21, Davidwill be one<br />
of nearly athousand runners<br />
taking partinthe 28th Marathon<br />
des Sables.<br />
‘‘Thedays I’ll race under the<br />
hot West African sun can reach<br />
up to 45 degrees Celsius while<br />
the nights could be as cold as a<br />
winter’s day in Rangiora.’’<br />
He is one of sevenkiwis<br />
entered for the race.<br />
Davidsays it is agruelling<br />
multistageadventurerace in<br />
one of the world’s most<br />
inhospitable environments, the<br />
Sahara Desert.<br />
‘‘It’s billed as the ‘Toughest<br />
Footrace on Earth’ and for the<br />
next sevendays Iwill be<br />
running 250 kilometers over<br />
towering sand dunes and rocky<br />
terrain.’’<br />
He’s aiming to finish rather<br />
than place.<br />
‘‘It’s that sortofevent,and<br />
thereare so many people<br />
relying on me as I’m raising<br />
fundsfor the New Zealand<br />
Flying DoctorService.’’<br />
DavidstartedaGivealittle<br />
page for peopletosponsor him<br />
as he raises fundsfor the<br />
service and says he has already<br />
reached the midway point in his<br />
fundraising.<br />
The villagemanagerat<br />
Charles Upham Retirement<br />
Village in Rangiora sayshe<br />
must be totallyselfsufficient for<br />
the race.<br />
‘‘Everything Ineed, except for<br />
waterwhich they supply, Ihave<br />
to carry on my back for the<br />
wholerace.’’<br />
He says every gram shavedoff<br />
his load is vitaltohis safety and<br />
completing the race.<br />
‘‘Somecompetitors even drill<br />
holes in their toothbrushes to<br />
save weight.’’<br />
He will liveoff freezedried<br />
food he’ll cook on asmall<br />
cookerhe’s carrying, similar to<br />
ones he used in his armydays<br />
‘‘The realworryotherthan<br />
the heat, sand, dehydration,<br />
injuries,sunburn,chaffing and<br />
all the creepy crawlies, will be<br />
cleanliness.<br />
‘‘Reading what others have<br />
said aboutthe race Ireally do<br />
have to takecare of my personal<br />
hygiene out there.’’<br />
David’s first three days in the<br />
desertwillinvolve daily runs of<br />
between 25 to 40 kilometres,<br />
starting at 9am each day<br />
running south west from the<br />
deserttownship of Erfoud.<br />
On the fourthday, David will<br />
tackleanexhausting 90kmleg<br />
which he says somerunners<br />
take over30hours to compete.<br />
‘‘The fastguys will do it in 17<br />
hours but Iwon’tbethat fast.’’<br />
Runners have arest day<br />
beforetackling aproper<br />
marathon run of 42.2kmsonday<br />
six. The finalday is a<br />
comparatively simple1013km<br />
jog to the finishline in<br />
Ouarzazate southofMarrakesh,<br />
where David’s partner Clare<br />
Wilkinsonwill be waiting for<br />
him.<br />
Toughest footrace on the<br />
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6 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong>, 20<strong>23</strong><br />
In the Electoratewith<br />
MattDoocey<br />
MP forWaimakariri<br />
Authorised by Matt Doocey MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.<br />
Advocacy empowers<br />
Thisweekbroughtnewsofmygoodfriend<br />
and colleagueTodd Muller’s, MP forBay<br />
of Plenty,retirementfrom politics.<br />
Iknowhow tough thisdecision was for<br />
him but I’mproud of Todd forputting<br />
himself andhis family first.<br />
Toddand Ihavebecome good friends<br />
after entering politicstogether in 2014<br />
withbothofushaving to navigatethe<br />
pressuresand demands of politics while<br />
having young families.Todd hasbeen a<br />
brave advocate for mentalhealth by<br />
sharinghis own personalmental health<br />
issues.<br />
Ihave heardfirsthandhow his<br />
advocacyhas empoweredotherstoask for<br />
help.<br />
As local MP Ienjoygetting outand<br />
about around theelectorateand recently<br />
in OxfordIhad thepleasureofmeeting<br />
OliviaSmith, aYear 9studentatOxford<br />
AreaSchool.<br />
Oliviaisayoungwomanwho is<br />
passionate about the environment and<br />
her community, and when sheheard<br />
about the proposed landfillinOxford she<br />
was determined to do something aboutit.<br />
Oliviahas writtentome, thecouncil and<br />
local media in herefforts to raise<br />
awarenessofthe proposal and potential<br />
risks to the environment if it were to go<br />
ahead.<br />
Iapplaud Oliviafor standing up for<br />
something shestronglybelievesin. Sheis<br />
agreatadvocatefor the manyresidents in<br />
Oxford whofeel thesame wayshe does<br />
about the proposal.<br />
Thanks to all of those who attended one<br />
of my publicmeetings on ThreeWaters<br />
lastyear and made it clear theywere not<br />
in favour of Laboursflawed policy.<br />
Likeyou,National believeswater assets<br />
should remainwith localcommunities<br />
andtheir ratepayers,after all theyare the<br />
ones who fundedthese assets.<br />
That’s whywehaveput out ourLocal<br />
WaterDone Well policy, which offersafar<br />
better model than theGovernments, and<br />
will ensure drinking water, stormwater<br />
andwastewater remain under thecontrol<br />
of local authorities.<br />
Iencourage youtofind outmore on the<br />
National website if you are interested in<br />
thedetails.<br />
National hasalsoannouncedits<br />
FamilyBoostchildcare tax rebatetohelp<br />
familiesnavigate the costoflivingcrisis.<br />
Eligiblefamilies willreceivea25%<br />
rebateonearly childhood education<br />
costs, helpingparentstokeepmore of<br />
what theyearn.<br />
Families withyoungchildrenare really<br />
feelingthe pinchrightnow, and this extra<br />
money in theirpocketswill go along way<br />
to helpingcoverthe increase in the<br />
weekly grocery bill.<br />
Lastly, Ihad thepleasureofvisitingthe<br />
<strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong>Sports Trust at<br />
MainPowerStadium to hear about the<br />
valuable workbeingput in to their<br />
Reactive<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> programme,<br />
whichpromotesphysicaland mental<br />
health.<br />
They even haveadedicatedadviser,<br />
Mischa, whogoes outinto the community<br />
to engagewith socially or geographically<br />
isolatedresidents, whoare often elderly,<br />
andwho may nothavehad much physical<br />
activityoflate.<br />
It’s great to hear initiativeslikethis are<br />
aliveand well in our community we all<br />
know there is alink between keeping<br />
activeand keepinghappy, and Ithank the<br />
Trust for recognising thiskey area of focus<br />
Focus on<br />
Waimakariri<br />
with Mayor Dan Gordon<br />
Outstanding events<br />
in the Waimakariri<br />
Ihave had agreat timeover the past<br />
few weeksattending someoutstanding<br />
eventsinour District.<br />
Iwas at the PridePicnic in Victoria<br />
Park, and was delighted to be askedto<br />
speak and celebrate diversity at sucha<br />
vibrant and inclusive event.<br />
The Kaiapoi Fun Run, Eatsand<br />
Beats and the annualSilverstream<br />
Duck Race –all werealot of fun.<br />
Thankstothe organisers and the<br />
community for getting along and<br />
supporting thesegreat events.<br />
Iwas alsoaskedtospeakatthe first<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Secondary Schools<br />
Leadership Hui. Ishared with students<br />
and their teachers some of the lessons<br />
Ihave learnt about leadership.As<br />
always, when Iattendevents like that I<br />
am so impressed by the fantasticyoung<br />
peoplewehave in our District.<br />
They are acredit to the great schools<br />
and dedicated teachers we are so<br />
fortunatetohave here in Waimakariri.<br />
Council’s AnnualPlan is now out for<br />
consultation.<br />
The AnnualPlan is Council's budget<br />
for the financial year 20<strong>23</strong>/24 and is<br />
produced in the years between the<br />
Long TermPlan.<br />
This is the finalAnnualPlan before<br />
we do the Long TermPlan next year.<br />
The AnnualPlan explains how<br />
Council intends to finance the<br />
activities and services it provides<br />
duringthe year.<br />
Due to the currentcost of living<br />
crisis,and difficulteconomic<br />
environment, we have only put forward<br />
proposals neededtomeet legislativeor<br />
currentservice levels.<br />
Our aim is to make prudent, futurefocuseddecisions<br />
while still keeping<br />
the high level of service our residents<br />
expect from us.<br />
There are somekey challengeswe<br />
face in this Annual Plan including<br />
potentially bringing forward planned<br />
upgrades to our drinking water<br />
infrastructure and more regular<br />
testingofwater to meetnew<br />
regulations.<br />
We mustmake immediate<br />
improvements to the stormwater<br />
networkfollowingflooding from<br />
extremeweather events.<br />
We needtoincrease our roading<br />
budgetsdue to inflationary pressure,<br />
and capped WakaKotahi subsidies, to<br />
make sure localroads remain at ahigh<br />
standard.<br />
We really want your feedback on the<br />
issues,sotohave your say or for more<br />
information visitwaimakariri.govt.nz/<br />
letstalk.<br />
Please share your thoughtswith us<br />
beforeApril17, 20<strong>23</strong>.<br />
Iwelcome contact from anyonewho<br />
needs assistance or has an issuethat<br />
they may want to discuss. Email me at<br />
dan.gordon@wmk.govt.nz or phone<br />
021906437. I’m here to help.<br />
Spraying<br />
Dear Editor,<br />
In response to the article on <strong>March</strong> 9in<br />
the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong> —‘‘Spraying<br />
of weeds is anecessary control’’—I<br />
would liketoput anotherangle.<br />
We have seen first hand the results of<br />
previous chemicaloperationsinour local<br />
riverbed wherenative species, including<br />
ancient kanukahave been destroyed.<br />
Deadwillows havebeenleftstanding<br />
makingaperfecttrellisfor vinesand Old<br />
Man’s Beard.<br />
The averagewaterway contains so much<br />
nitrateand phosphatethatthe willows<br />
and ‘‘aquaticweeds’’ areonhydroponics.<br />
Theyare doing agreat job keeping the<br />
water clean andless acidic, plus provide<br />
habitat for aquaticmahinga,honeybees<br />
This<br />
Week<br />
Sun<br />
Fishing<br />
Guide<br />
Moon<br />
Wind<br />
Swell<br />
Pegasus Bay<br />
Tide Chart<br />
3<br />
2<br />
Ok<br />
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday<br />
Mar <strong>23</strong> Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 27 Mar 28 Mar 29<br />
Rise 7:34am<br />
Set 7:37pm<br />
Best<br />
Times<br />
2:19am<br />
2:44pm<br />
Rise 8:53am<br />
Set 8:<strong>23</strong>pm<br />
Ok<br />
Rise 7:35am<br />
Set 7:35pm<br />
Best<br />
Times<br />
3:08am<br />
3:32pm<br />
Rise 10:08am<br />
Set 8:47pm<br />
etc.<br />
The weedsaren’tthe problem here. It is<br />
humangreed.<br />
Usingchemical in waterways is science<br />
gone bananas, and defieslogic.What<br />
school teaches this?<br />
The braidedriverswill continue to swing<br />
more left and rightasthe accelerated<br />
greywackeerosion buildsupthe heights<br />
of theriverbeds.<br />
In future the stopbanks will needtobe<br />
increased in heighttocompensate. The<br />
abundantgravelscould be usedtodo this.<br />
Meanwhile, could youplease leavethe<br />
Ok<br />
Rise 7:36am<br />
Set 7:33pm<br />
Best<br />
Times<br />
3:56am<br />
4:21pm<br />
Rise 11:21am<br />
Set 9:13pm<br />
Ok<br />
Rise 7:37am<br />
Set 7:31pm<br />
Best<br />
Times<br />
Rise 7:39am<br />
Set 7:30pm<br />
Rise 7:40am<br />
Set 7:28pm<br />
Rise 7:41am<br />
Set 7:26pm<br />
Moderate SW turning Gentle SE becoming<br />
Moderate Sturning Gentle Sbecoming Gentle Sbecoming Gentle Sbecoming<br />
SE<br />
moderate E<br />
Moderate S<br />
SE<br />
moderate E<br />
moderate NE<br />
moderate NE<br />
SE 1.3 mdecreasing<br />
to 0.8 m E0.8 m E0.9 m E0.8 m E0.8 m SE 0.9 m SE 1.0 m<br />
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<br />
4:46am<br />
5:12pm<br />
Rise 12:34pm<br />
Set 9:44pm<br />
Good<br />
rivers aloneand let them be rivers and<br />
waterwithout chemical pollution.<br />
Sprayingisnot necessary. Savethe<br />
moneyfor something more beneficialto<br />
thepublic and enjoy aday at thebeach or<br />
theriver.<br />
Yours, ChasClark, Hurunui<br />
Parking in Rangiora<br />
Dear Editor,<br />
TraceyAshleyfrom The Feed Shack,<br />
Rangiora,expressedher concern —<br />
echoingwhat Ihave noticed forquite<br />
sometime —that by 9am in the morning<br />
all parks along the streetsbythe<br />
RANGIORA OCEAN WATCH<br />
Best<br />
Times<br />
5:38am<br />
6:04pm<br />
Rise 1:42pm<br />
Set 10:22pm<br />
Good<br />
Best<br />
Times<br />
6:30am<br />
6:57pm<br />
Rise 2:46pm<br />
Set 11:07pm<br />
Fair<br />
Best<br />
Times<br />
7:<strong>23</strong>am<br />
7:49pm<br />
Rise 3:41pm<br />
Set 11:59pm<br />
businesses, arefull.Iampositive theyare<br />
notshoppers.<br />
Theownersofthesebusinesses need to<br />
be policingthe parks,and makingsure<br />
that their employees are notparking<br />
close.<br />
Heaven forbid the owner themselves are<br />
not doing that. Don’tbesoarrogant or we<br />
the customer will keep goingto<br />
<strong>North</strong>landsMalltoget service.<br />
It is ashame the council is notchecking<br />
the parking timeallowance,and making<br />
moneywith $120fines for its coffers.<br />
VictoriaStreet is also bad,and it always<br />
seemstobethe same carinthe disabled<br />
park allday.<br />
Council it is timetogivethese parkers a<br />
shock.<br />
Yours, RCRead,Rangiora<br />
1<br />
0<br />
Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows<br />
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<br />
5:51am 0.7<br />
Mouth<br />
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<br />
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<br />
5:51am 0.7<br />
Beach<br />
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<br />
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<br />
6:00am 0.7<br />
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<br />
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<br />
6:02am 0.7<br />
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<br />
6:47am 1.7 12:30am 0.1 7:43am 1.7 1:27am 0.1 8:39am 1.6 2:<strong>23</strong>am 0.2 9:34am 1.6 3:19am 0.2 10:30am 1.5 4:16am 0.3 11:<strong>23</strong>am 1.5 5:11am 0.3<br />
6:05am 0.4<br />
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<br />
*Not for navigational purposes. Wind and swell are based on apoint off Gore Bay. Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidespy.com Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd.<br />
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Bulbs to grow learning<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
Rangiora Rotarians wantall primary<br />
school children to have the best<br />
possible startatschool.<br />
The Rotary Clubhas created a<br />
‘Ready to Learn’’ fund, to ensure<br />
studentshave the tools, and resources<br />
to achievethis.<br />
Project coordinator Dorothy<br />
Stewart says the programmehas run<br />
for about threeyears.<br />
‘‘We want everystudent to start<br />
school with an equal chanceand be<br />
‘ready to learn’.<br />
‘‘We want everystudent to havethe<br />
opportunity to attendschool with<br />
uniforms, footwear and stationery,’’<br />
says Mrs Stewart.<br />
Rotary also wants every student to<br />
have access to school activities,<br />
specialist supportand school sport<br />
without cost being abarrier.<br />
The club aims to raise around $5000<br />
per term for the fund which is<br />
administered on behalf of the Rotary<br />
Club by the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
Principals’ Group.<br />
The fundsare deposited directly<br />
into aschool account and the school<br />
either buysthe appropriate<br />
equipment /resources for the family or<br />
deposits the moneydirectly into the<br />
family's schoolaccount.<br />
This year all proceeds from Rotary’s<br />
annual bulb sale willgotoward<br />
supportingthe ‘‘Ready to Learn’’<br />
programme.<br />
Thereare 42 schools in the <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> ‘‘catchment’’ areaand in<br />
2022,the fund supported 29 of them,by<br />
helping some families and students<br />
with items such as subsidising school<br />
camps, buyingstartofyear stationery,<br />
providingschooluniforms, swimming<br />
togs,petrol vouchers, shoes and<br />
essentialhome packs for families.<br />
The responsefrom theschools has<br />
beenoverwhelmingly positive and for<br />
manyfamilies it has ensured their<br />
childrendonot missout on anything<br />
school related.<br />
Loburn Schoolprincipal Stuart<br />
Priddy says most schools havesome<br />
capability to support families to<br />
ensure their children do not miss out,<br />
but having additional support from<br />
Rotary means more families and<br />
childrencan be supported.<br />
‘‘The schools are extremelygrateful<br />
for theongoing support of Rangiora<br />
Rotary.’’<br />
Rangiora Rotary willhave astall<br />
outside New World Rangiora selling<br />
daffodil bulbs (fromlocal Loburn<br />
daffodil breeder MichaelBrown and<br />
Hadstock Nursery), freesias (Bulbs<br />
NZ),snowflakes (Hadstock Nursery),<br />
tulip (Edendale Nursery),and<br />
bluebell bulbs (Hadstock Nursery).<br />
All packets of 10 cost$10. There are 15<br />
mixed colourfreesia bulbs per packet.<br />
To order email<br />
secretary@rotaryrangiora.co.nz, text<br />
Dorothy Stewart 0274898496 with<br />
address, emailand phone number,or<br />
use the orderform on the Rotary<br />
Club’s facebook page.<br />
Vandalised ... Hurunui Mayor Marie Black with the remains of the dogwood tree<br />
vandalised in Chamberlain Park, Amberley.<br />
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Vandals damage trees<br />
Vandalshave destroyed aChinese<br />
dogwood tree planted in Chamberlain<br />
Parklast yeartomark the125th<br />
anniversary of regardedformer<br />
Amberley School pupil,Rewi Alley.<br />
Three Lancewoodtrees have also<br />
beendamagedand rocks from arock<br />
garden thrown intothe creek below.<br />
Hurunui Mayor Marie Blacksaysshe<br />
is sadatthe disrespect shownfor such<br />
aspecialplaceinAmberley.<br />
“Theimportanceofthisgardenisthe<br />
relationshipwithRewiAlleyand the<br />
timehespent in thistown.”<br />
Mrs Black says asmallminorityhas<br />
undonethe hard workand caretaken<br />
by thecouncil’s maintenanceteam.<br />
‘‘Itwas flourishingsonicely.<br />
‘‘Ifwedon’t call outthis bad<br />
behaviour, we are notacknowledging<br />
the significance this gardenhas in<br />
bringing our twoculturestogether,’’<br />
saysMrs Black.<br />
BorninSpringfield in 1897, Alley was<br />
bestknown for the six decades he spent<br />
living in China —arriving in Chinaon<br />
21 April1927 —inturnestablishinga<br />
now longstanding interdistrict<br />
relationship.<br />
Latelast year Mrs Black joinedthe<br />
Selwyn Sistercommittee,Christchurch<br />
China committee, Chinese Ambassador<br />
Wang, andChineseConsul to the South<br />
Island MadamHe, to plantthe tree to<br />
celebrate Alley’slegacy.<br />
If anyone hasinformation regarding<br />
the vandalism callthe council on (03)<br />
314 8816.
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Kaiapoi River Festival returns<br />
The Kaiapoi Riverwill takecentrestage on<br />
April 1.<br />
The Kaiapoi RiverFestival returns with<br />
water displays, races, children’s<br />
entertainmentand plentytotempt the<br />
pallet.<br />
Covid19 intervened to force the<br />
cancellation of festival fun for the pasttwo<br />
years, withthe last riverfestival being held<br />
in 2020.<br />
The festival kicks off at 12 noon with live<br />
music on the banks of the river.<br />
Visitors will be able to feast on the<br />
selection of tasty treats in the StreetFood<br />
Alley, or visitthe localeateries in the<br />
compactKaiapoi Town Centre which the<br />
river runs through.<br />
From noon children can have loads of<br />
fun in the inflatablesand rideszone that<br />
will be set up on the regenerationland<br />
behind the Ruataniwha Service Centreand<br />
Library.<br />
An all afternoonticket costs only$5per<br />
child and can bought from Humanitix.<br />
The main eventstarts at 1pm with an<br />
official opening by Waimakariri MayorDan<br />
Gordon.<br />
The afternoon events include arange of<br />
on water displays and races.<br />
Adetailed programme of events will be<br />
published closer to thetime.<br />
There will be also be static displays from<br />
arange of community organisations, anda<br />
displayofhistoricvintage boats.<br />
An old favourite returns—the Kaiapoi<br />
River DuckRace.<br />
This event has always been popular<br />
among locals and visitors alike.<br />
Ticketsfor the Duck Race are just $5 and<br />
can be purchased online at Humanitix, or<br />
on site on the day if any are unsold.<br />
Visitors are encouraged to buy their<br />
ticketsonline as they are very popular and<br />
there are alimited number of ducks for<br />
sale.<br />
First prize for the DuckRace is a<br />
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Sibling act ... Queenstown siblings Beau Weston (left) and his sister Gemma show what<br />
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generously donated by local businesses.<br />
There will alsobeseveralspot prizes.<br />
Profits from the race will be donated to<br />
CommunityWellbeing <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
Trust.<br />
Tracy Inwood,event managerfor<br />
Kaiapoi Promotionssays people of allages<br />
just love the Duck Race, along with easy<br />
viewing of the event from the banksofthe<br />
Kaiapoi River.<br />
To close out the event there will be a<br />
traditional hangiat4.30pm, with tickets for<br />
sale at $15 each.<br />
Tickets mustbebought on line at<br />
Humanitix,and are likely to sell out<br />
quickly.<br />
The mainspectator areas will be on the<br />
south side of the Kaiapoi Riverwith access,<br />
and parking, off Hilton Street.<br />
The organisers advise thatthere is<br />
limited parking on the north sideofthe<br />
river and encouragevisitors to accessthe<br />
event from the south side.<br />
Kaiapoi Promotions has made provision<br />
for accessible parking for thosewith<br />
mobility parking permits behind the<br />
Ruataniwha ServiceCentre and Library,<br />
with accessoff HiltonStreet opposite<br />
Kaiapoi McDonalds. Furtherinformation<br />
go to the KPA website kaiapoi.org.nz/<br />
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113 Raven Quay, Kaiapoi<br />
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Kaiapoi busy over the summer<br />
It has been abusy summer in Kaiapoi<br />
with increased numbers of visitors to<br />
the town taking advantage of its<br />
waterfront and the range of<br />
recreational activities centred on the<br />
Kaiapoi River, says Kaiapoi<br />
Promotion Association (KPA) chair<br />
Martin Pinkham.<br />
‘‘There has been anoticeable<br />
increase in visitors at the weekend,<br />
especially cyclists who are able to use<br />
the cycleway alongside the new<br />
Christchurch <strong>North</strong>ern Corridor,’’ he<br />
says.<br />
Mr Pinkham says KPA has noticed<br />
the relocation of the Kaiapoi Paper<br />
Plus to the recently renovated historic<br />
BNZ has been abig drawcard for locals<br />
and visitors alike.<br />
‘‘KPA congratulates Jared and the<br />
Paper Plus team, and also Jedd and<br />
Mark from PLC, the building owners,<br />
for the amazing work they have done in<br />
completing this project.’’<br />
The opening of the new Motor<br />
Caravan Association recreational<br />
vehicle (RV) park at the corner of Cass<br />
and Jones Streets has seen an influx of<br />
their members enjoying Kaiapoi, and<br />
the surrounding area.<br />
‘‘The location of the RV park enables<br />
travellers to walk to the local<br />
supermarket and cafes, and use the<br />
amazing walking and cycling paths<br />
along the Kaiapoi River.<br />
‘‘The visitors are also able to catch<br />
one of the frequent buses from<br />
Williams Street, or the Park and Ride<br />
in Charles Street, into Christchurch<br />
City.’’<br />
Mr Pinkham says while central<br />
Kaiapoi businesses have been busy<br />
over the summer, the loss of the<br />
Westpac bank, and reduced hours for<br />
the ANZ and BNZ banks, means locals<br />
are not visiting as much as they used to.<br />
‘‘Some businesses have reduced their<br />
hours of opening to match demand.’’<br />
Cycleway consultation soon<br />
By DAVID HILL,<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
The muchanticipated KaiapoiWoodend<br />
cycleway is astep closer to becoming a<br />
reality.<br />
The KaiapoiTuahiwi and Woodend<br />
Seftoncommunityboards have given their<br />
approvalfor council staff to consult with<br />
the community on the design of the<br />
proposed cycleway.<br />
But the KaiapoiTuahiwi Community<br />
Board raised safetyconcernswith a<br />
section of the proposed cycleway which<br />
passes throughRanfurly Street in Kaiapoi.<br />
Council staffagreedtobring back some<br />
options to the boardnext month,aheadof<br />
the planned consultationinlate Apriland<br />
May.<br />
KaiapoiTuahiwi Community Board<br />
chairperson Jackie Watsonsaid she<br />
looked forward to hearing the feedback<br />
fromthe community.<br />
‘‘Itisgoing to makeKaiapoi areally<br />
fantastic place to cyclethrough.’’<br />
Deputy Mayor Neville Atkinson said it<br />
was ‘‘a mammothexercise’’ from council<br />
staff to get the designready for<br />
consultation.<br />
‘‘There are some greatdesign features<br />
and some areas which we can’t do much<br />
about.’’<br />
Cr Atkinson said he accepted there were<br />
somesections where therewould need to<br />
be some ‘‘difficult compromises’’ with<br />
landownersand occupiers of road reserve<br />
land.<br />
But he was looking forward to seeingthe<br />
projectproceed.<br />
‘‘The publicwill telluswhere we have<br />
got it right andwhere we have got it wrong,<br />
in no uncertainterms.’’<br />
Waimakariri District Council civil<br />
projects teamleader Kieran Straw said<br />
council staffwould be joining with Waka<br />
Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency<br />
staff to meet withthe ownersofPine Acres<br />
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The cycleway would be passingPine<br />
Acres alongside State Highway 1and there<br />
wereplans to closeoff the northern<br />
entrance to Pine Acres, as part of Waka<br />
Kotahi’s safety improvements.<br />
Council staff also planned to producea<br />
cultural sensitivity reportalongside Te<br />
RūnangaoNgāiTūāhuriri,MrStrawsaid.<br />
WoodendSefton Community Board<br />
chairpersonShona Powell saidthe<br />
KaiapoiWoodend and WoodendPegasus<br />
cycleways had been along timecoming.<br />
‘‘It is going to complete that loop<br />
between Kaiapoi, Rangiora andWoodend<br />
and link with Pegasus, whichwehave<br />
been wantingfor so long.<br />
‘‘With the caravanpark in Kaiapoi, alot<br />
of them bring their bikes,soIcan see them<br />
doingthe loop around.<br />
‘‘Anditisgood for KaiapoiHigh School<br />
pupils (wholive in Woodend and Pegasus),<br />
because theywill have the choice to cycle<br />
to school if they wantto.’’<br />
Ms Powell said the consultation would<br />
be agood opportunity to hear from cyclists<br />
to better understand‘‘what will workand<br />
what won’t’’.<br />
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Gleaming line up ... Afew of the Citroen that turned out in Rangiora for the national rally.<br />
Citroen rally popular<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
Citroenrolled gracefully into<br />
Rangiora recently.<br />
Around90linedupatthe<br />
CitroenCar Clubnational<br />
weekend rally in the<strong>North</strong>ern<br />
A&P showgroundsinRangiora.<br />
Hosted by the<strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
CitroenClub,cars rangedfrom<br />
1930s models to thepresent<br />
day.<br />
‘‘Much thesame as the150<br />
peoplewho turnedout with<br />
them,’’saysclub president<br />
MichaelWilliams.<br />
On Saturday morningthere<br />
was aPride of Ownership<br />
display, which is an<br />
opportunityfor the‘‘spit and<br />
polish brigade’’ to really shine,<br />
and also achance for<br />
spectatorstohavealook at the<br />
bestofFrench motoring<br />
perfection,hesays.<br />
Thiswas followed in the<br />
afternoon by acar gymkhana.<br />
On Sunday therewas a<br />
Spotting run/cartrialwhich<br />
tookplacearound the<strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> area, and in the<br />
evenings,dinners were heldin<br />
the Jubilee eventsbuilding.<br />
It wasthe firstNational<br />
Citroen rally forthreeyears,<br />
because of Covid19.<br />
The firstCitroenwas built in<br />
France by AndreCitroen in<br />
1919, andthe firstCitroen in<br />
New Zealandwas soldin1921<br />
by TheFarmersin<br />
Christchurch,who were<br />
appointedlocalagents.<br />
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Zealandfor over100 years.<br />
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following in <strong>Canterbury</strong> since<br />
1921,withArchibaldsin<br />
Christchurchbeing themain<br />
agents from1936to1995.<br />
Thereare six Citroen clubs<br />
throughout New Zealand<br />
(<strong>Canterbury</strong>, Wellington,<br />
Taranaki, Hawkes Bay,<br />
Waikato and Auckland), with a<br />
totalofabout 500 members.The<br />
NewZealandCitroen Club was<br />
formed in the1960s to coordinatenationalevents,<br />
and<br />
sincethentherehas been a<br />
National Rallyjustabout every<br />
year. Theclub aims to provide<br />
support,technical advice,<br />
friendship and general<br />
camaraderie for those ‘‘brave<br />
enoughtoown aCitroen’’, says<br />
Mr Williams.<br />
Historic building ... Kaiapoi’s historic railway station could soon have a<br />
permanent home.<br />
PHOTO: DAVID HILL<br />
Station on the move<br />
By DAVID HILL,<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
Public feedbackissought on a<br />
proposal to permanently locate the<br />
historic Kaiapoi Railway Station<br />
building alongside the Kaiapoi<br />
River.<br />
The building’s owner, the Kaiapoi<br />
Railway StationTrust, and local<br />
developer JeddPearce areworking<br />
together to permanently locatethe<br />
Kaiapoi Historic Railway Building<br />
to ariver site.<br />
It’s proposed to raise the building<br />
and move it closertothe stopbank.<br />
Additional outdoor seating would<br />
be provided on awrap around deck,<br />
whichwouldhave aramp access.<br />
Areconfigurationofthe car park<br />
is also planned, along with atidy up<br />
of the pathway connectingCharles<br />
Street to the toilets and thenonto<br />
Morgan Williams Reserve. The<br />
council would also formalisethe<br />
temporary arrangements in place,<br />
with alease to occupy the reserve<br />
and alicence to only operate acafe<br />
in the building.<br />
First builtin1904, the former<br />
railway stationbuilding has a<br />
category 2rating withHeritage New<br />
Zealand. Now home to the Parisfor<br />
the Weekend Cafe,itwas moved to<br />
its present location, Morgan<br />
Williams Reserve in CharlesStreet,<br />
on atemporary foundation in 2013.<br />
Public consultation is open until<br />
Thursday,April 6. Oncethe<br />
consultation is completed, council<br />
staff will reportback to the Kaiapoi<br />
Tuahiwi Community Board to make<br />
adecision.<br />
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TheOxfordA&P Show has had atricky run<br />
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restrictions.<br />
Butthe 20<strong>23</strong> show on April1,isshaping<br />
up to be acracker.<br />
The2020 and 2022events had to be<br />
cancelled, but the 2021 outing went ahead,<br />
andfalling on Easter weekend, was<br />
brilliant, says Oxford A&P Association<br />
executive officer,Christine Roberts.<br />
She’s been in the role for more than 20<br />
years,soshe hasgood grounds for<br />
comparison.<br />
Shehas high hopesfor this year’s show.<br />
‘‘Goingbythe stallbookings and<br />
competitor turnout,this yearisgoingtobe<br />
really big.’’<br />
“There are 31 shows in the central<br />
district, of which we are apart,and theyall<br />
follow aset timetable.<br />
‘‘Oxford is alwaysthe first Saturday in<br />
April, unless there are fiveSaturdays in<br />
<strong>March</strong>,’’ she says.<br />
Newtothe show thisyear is apetting<br />
area that willallow children to get up close<br />
andpersonalwith everything small and<br />
cute, from lambsand rabbits to a<br />
miniature pony.<br />
Alsoafirstwill be severalpens of<br />
milking sheep and asheepmilking<br />
demonstration.<br />
‘‘Somany peoplehave great ideas for<br />
the show;itjust dependsonwho has the<br />
timetovolunteer to make it happen,’’ says<br />
Christine.<br />
Other features of the day will be a<br />
paddocktoplate demonstration from<br />
Oxford Butchers, accompanied by winematching<br />
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Alsoonthe cards are stunt displays from<br />
FX motorbikes; the muchloved stiltwalker<br />
and magician; and the eternal<br />
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‘‘The baby showisalways popular.<br />
There are two grades: infant to 12 months,<br />
then13months to twoand ahalf years.<br />
‘‘After that,wehave the junior boys and<br />
girls, agedtwoandahalftofive’’” says<br />
Christine.<br />
‘‘The thingis, it’s not about how the<br />
children are presented(forget the<br />
Ballantynes bonnets) it’s all about their<br />
personalities.’’<br />
Alsoonthe schedule are the dairy and<br />
beefcattle young handlers, highland<br />
dancing, pet lamb and alpaca classes, and<br />
the woodchoppingand shearing contests,<br />
which Christinesays arealwaysbig draw<br />
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‘‘All the trade sitesthis year are also<br />
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Show brings town<br />
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The OxfordA&P Associationpresident<br />
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Stevesees this year’s event after the<br />
Coviddisruptions of the last few years –as<br />
an important opportunitytoput Oxford on<br />
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milksand breedssheep,and runs deeron<br />
the outskirts of the Oxford.<br />
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country with the constant political and<br />
medianoise from government is<br />
forgetting rural communities are<br />
furnishing the bulkofthe country’s GDP.<br />
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sector, he has afocus on longterm and<br />
regional improvement.<br />
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example.<br />
‘‘I have apassion for agriculture,soit’s<br />
aconstant search to develop alternate<br />
pathways forward,’’ he says.<br />
‘‘With the milking sheep, it’sbeen a<br />
development project with economics,<br />
assessments of environmental impacts,<br />
and offeringsuccession options for people<br />
looking at moving into farming.<br />
‘‘It’s something different, and the result<br />
is arich, creamy product, with many<br />
healthbenefits,that has strong demandin<br />
the market.<br />
Jones Family Farm,which processes the<br />
Macaulay’s sheep’s milk,will have sample<br />
products in the President’s tent for people<br />
to try on showday.<br />
And that’s where showslike Oxford offer<br />
an opportunity, he says.<br />
If you bringtown and country together,<br />
you build new understandings and foster<br />
new opportunities.<br />
‘‘It’snot just the biggest day of the year<br />
for our townasacommunity, but this is<br />
also whenwehave achancetoconnect<br />
with an urbanpopulation thatisnot<br />
closely linkedtowhat’shappening onfarm,”hesays.<br />
The A&P shows themselves showhow<br />
fragile that link is, he says.<br />
‘‘The shows are financially fickle, and<br />
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Hillary has apassion for cattle<br />
By RACHEL MACDONALD<br />
Oxford Area School’s Hillary Cooper<br />
understands cattle.<br />
She breeds them, trains them, handles<br />
them, and knows how to judge them.<br />
And it is those skills that will see her<br />
crossing the Tasman at the beginning of<br />
April to compete in the Royal Sydney<br />
Easter Show.<br />
‘‘I love animals and Ireally enjoy the<br />
outdoors.<br />
‘‘I live on adairy farm and grew up<br />
with dairy cows, but Herefords beef<br />
cattle are my real passion,’’ she says.<br />
She started showing Hereford crosses<br />
in 2015, then her family established its<br />
own Hereford stud three seasons ago.<br />
‘‘I was working with Hereford<br />
yearlings to begin with, learning the<br />
ropes in the handlers classes,’’ she says.<br />
‘‘ It’s avery particular skill set. It’s all<br />
about showing the animals top features<br />
and qualities to the judges, but also how<br />
the handler presents and relates to the<br />
animals to display those, and ourselves,<br />
to the best,’’ says Hillary.<br />
She then moved into stock judging,<br />
where the competitor faces four animals<br />
in the ring and is asked to rank the<br />
animals from first to fourth, depending<br />
on their characteristics.<br />
‘‘We grade the animals ourselves, then<br />
have to defend our decisions to the<br />
audience and judges.<br />
‘‘It’s almost like apublic debate.<br />
‘‘The competitor whose score is<br />
closest to that of the overseeing judge<br />
wins the class,’’ she says.<br />
‘‘It’s all about gaining the knowledge<br />
of what makes agood beef beast, and<br />
being able to describe that. Showing has<br />
really enhanced my interest in what that<br />
means.’’<br />
Sydney is along way from the local<br />
show season, though.<br />
‘‘I was at the Christchurch A&P Show<br />
with my animals, and Icame in first in<br />
the handlers class.<br />
‘‘I won asponsorship that would fund<br />
me offshore to show,’’ she says.<br />
‘‘I had already met Kay and Philip<br />
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learning from them and their Rangiora<br />
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Real passion ... Hillary Cooper showing one of her Hereford cattle.<br />
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‘‘I owe them so much. Without them, I<br />
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excited at the chance to learn and to<br />
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experience at Australia's biggest show.<br />
‘‘Showing cattle has been such alife<br />
lesson,’’ she says.<br />
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The Oxford A&P woolsection has been<br />
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It willmark the 52nd year of this<br />
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The eventwill see the top alpaca,<br />
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‘‘Thecontestcovers avariety of<br />
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Categories are restricted to white<br />
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‘‘When it comes to sheepfleeces, the<br />
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The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong>, 20<strong>23</strong><br />
Fun at the 115th Hawarden A&P Show<br />
Hawarden A&P Show co-president Anna Buist-Sidey says she was thrilled<br />
with the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> community’s response to their 115th annual show<br />
last weekend. ‘‘There was avery good vibe there on Saturday and Iamsure<br />
it was with thanks to all the people who came along, keen to make our show<br />
asuccess.’’<br />
<strong>23</strong><br />
PHOTOS BY JOHN COSGROVE<br />
How did Ido... Dart the Parkdale Valais Blacknose pet ram from Weedons,<br />
wantstoknow how he did from Nikki McArthur (left), steward Maggie Ferguson<br />
and judge David (Doc) Sidey.<br />
Fun ride ... Macy Oberholzer aged 11, (left) and<br />
Amelia Brice 9, have fun on the Ferris wheel at the<br />
Hawarden A&P Show.<br />
Up and over ... Elsa Rosanowski of Loburn,<br />
clears ajump as she competes in the<br />
showjumping competition.<br />
Readytogo... Owners hold on to their dogs as competitors wait to start the<br />
popular Terrierrace.<br />
Eats and Beats rock Victoria Park<br />
PHOTOS BY JOHN COSGROVE<br />
Belly dancers ... Members of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Belly Dance perform at Eats and<br />
Beats held in Victoria Park, led by Brydee Gibbins (centre).<br />
Bubbly time ... Kylie Wood of Ravenswood spreads the love via bubbles with the<br />
help of her son Leith aged 2.<br />
Warm wrap ... Lauren Flook of Woodend makes<br />
sure her children Finlay 9, and Millie 1, are warm.<br />
Dance fun ... Dancingwas Emma Batty of<br />
Waikuku, and her son Ollie aged 3.
NEWS<br />
24 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong>, 20<strong>23</strong><br />
Support for promotions assns<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
Telling astory ... Children play in the firepit at the Kaikōura Playcentre, with the mural on<br />
the wall in the background.<br />
PHOTO: KAIKŌURA PLAYCENTRE<br />
Archaeology brought to life<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
An archaeologicalsite has been brought to<br />
life at the Kaikōura Playcentre.<br />
When the former Kaikōura Primary<br />
School dental clinic building was<br />
demolished and the site excavated five<br />
yearsago, some old hangipits were<br />
unearthed.<br />
The playcentrewas already in the<br />
process of moving intosome old classrooms<br />
and decided to incorporate the site’s<br />
heritage into its landscaping, session<br />
facilitator Jackie Wadsworth said.<br />
She saidtamarikiwere presented with a<br />
little greenstone adzewhen they headed off<br />
to school,soitwas fitting an old greenstone<br />
adze was unearthed during the excavation.<br />
Now two little whare, for the tamariki to<br />
play in, and afirepit adornthe site, and a<br />
muralhas been painted on the wall.<br />
Ms Wadsworthsaid the playcentre<br />
planned to use to firepit for family nights<br />
and sausage sizzles.<br />
She saidthe playcentre was planning an<br />
officialopening for the new site soon.<br />
‘‘It has been along time coming. It has<br />
been aprojectover more than 10 years.<br />
Over that time we have been fundraising<br />
and planning and there has beendelays<br />
and hiccups and we have been consulting<br />
with different experts and iwi<br />
representatives.<br />
‘‘There has been so many peopleinthe<br />
town who havebeen involved, including<br />
former playcentre families. It is goingtobe<br />
abig community opening.’’<br />
Rawiri Manawatu from Te Rūnanga o<br />
Kaikōura offered advice during the project<br />
on the heritageofthe area.<br />
Thereprojectwas also support from the<br />
Kaikōura Lions, the Kaikōura District<br />
Council, local businessesand volunteers.<br />
Te Rūnanga oKaikōura chairperson<br />
Hariata Kahu saidalargenumber of<br />
archaeological sites had been found in the<br />
area.<br />
Archaeologicalfindings had confirmed a<br />
Ngāti Kurī presence in Kaikōura going<br />
back more than700 years.<br />
But more recentdiscoveries suggested<br />
settlement as early as 1000 years ago, she<br />
said.<br />
Aplan is needed to supportthe longterm<br />
sustainabilityofWaimakariri’s three<br />
business promotionsassociations, says<br />
Mayor Dan Gordon.<br />
The Waimakariri District Councilis<br />
stepping up to support Rangiora<br />
Promotions, Kaiapoi Promotions<br />
Association and theOxford Promotions<br />
ActionCommittee,asthey come under<br />
increasing pressure in an uncertain<br />
economic environment.<br />
Councillors voted earlier this monthto<br />
approve aoneoffgrantof$20,000 to<br />
Rangiora Promotionstohelp the<br />
organisation get through atough patch.<br />
Mayor Dan Gordon said Cr Brent Cairns,<br />
the towncentres portfolio holder, will work<br />
alongside the three promotions<br />
associations andcouncil staff, to develop a<br />
plan ahead of next year’s 2024/34 Long<br />
Term Plan.<br />
‘‘The council appreciates the promotions<br />
associations have been operating in a<br />
difficultenvironment in recent yearswith a<br />
numberofbusinesses having to tighten<br />
their belts.’’<br />
He saidthe promotions associations<br />
playedanimportant role, running events<br />
such as Santa paradeswhichwere enjoyed<br />
by the community, as wellaspromoting<br />
local businesses.<br />
The $20,000grant has comefrom unspent<br />
funds from the Waimakariri Events Fund,<br />
which is administered by Enterprise <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>onbehalf of the council.<br />
Rangiora Promotions chairpersonRoss<br />
Ditmersaid his organisation was grateful<br />
for the continued support of the council.<br />
‘‘Obviouslyitisachallengingtime we are<br />
in and whatwehave done in the past isn’t<br />
going to work any more.’’<br />
Local businesseswere doingittough and<br />
had less funds available for sponsorship,<br />
while grants wereharder to comeby.<br />
Mr Ditmer saidthe Rangiora Promotions<br />
Ross Ditmer<br />
board would be meetingsoon to rethink<br />
what events it could run.<br />
The HappyHire Eats and Beats,on<br />
<strong>March</strong> 18, and the Rangiora Big Splash<br />
were going ahead, whileSantaClaushas<br />
confirmed he is returning to Rangiora in<br />
December.<br />
Kaiapoi Promotions Association<br />
chairperson MartinPinkhamsaid areview<br />
of the funding model was long overdue.<br />
‘‘The funding we are gettinghasn’t changed<br />
in seven years and our costskeep going up<br />
with the changes to traffic managementand<br />
the regulatoryrequirementsweneed to<br />
do.’’<br />
But hisorganisationwas holdingits own,<br />
thankstothe generosity of local businesses.<br />
Enterprise <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> chief<br />
executive HeatherWarwick saidthere had<br />
been fewer events applying for funding<br />
over the last two years due to Covid<br />
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She was looking forward to updating the<br />
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RURAL LIFE<br />
26 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong>, 20<strong>23</strong><br />
Stalwart honoured at A&P show<br />
By JOHN COSGROVE<br />
Wellknown Hawarden stud<br />
sheep and cattle breeder,<br />
A&P show supporter, author<br />
and historian David (Doc)<br />
Sidey was awarded a‘Blue’<br />
over the weekend.<br />
He says he was ‘‘humbled’’<br />
when he was awarded the<br />
Royal Agricultural Society of<br />
New Zealand’s Blue medal<br />
for Excellence in Agriculture<br />
at the 115th annual<br />
Hawarden A&P Show.<br />
The long time stalwart of<br />
the show says he is very<br />
proud to accept the award.<br />
The last RAS medal<br />
awarded by the Hawarden<br />
Agriculture and Pastoral<br />
Association was in 2016.<br />
He said he became<br />
involved with the show from<br />
an early age, when he<br />
accompanied his father Mac<br />
Sidey to shows in the region.<br />
‘‘He would leave me there<br />
to mind the sheep while he<br />
went home to get the second<br />
set of sheep to show.’’<br />
‘‘The bug bit and I’ve been<br />
interested in showing ever<br />
since.’’<br />
The former president of the<br />
show in the 1980’s is well<br />
known for his cattle and<br />
sheep breeding awards<br />
earned by the family stud<br />
farm Glen Ovis which is now<br />
run by Doc’s son Andrew<br />
Humbled ... David (Doc) Sidey with his medal.<br />
Sidey.<br />
Over the years he says he<br />
has entered many hundreds<br />
of animals in shows.<br />
PHOTO: ANNA BUISTSIDEY<br />
‘‘At the weekends show, we<br />
only had 28 sheep on show<br />
which was the lowest number<br />
of sheep we have ever shown.<br />
‘‘In the past I’ve had up to<br />
70 on show which was abig<br />
effort .’’<br />
He said being part of the<br />
Hawarden Show has been a<br />
great tradition for his family.<br />
‘‘The Hawarden Show is all<br />
about the show putting their<br />
reputation on the line<br />
showing what they can<br />
produce in the way of<br />
livestock, talent and it<br />
includes all the crafts the<br />
children and families<br />
produce as well.’’<br />
‘‘I remember saying in the<br />
1980s, it’s abit like the<br />
Olympic tradition: it’s not<br />
winning it’s about taking<br />
part.’’<br />
However he was taken<br />
aback when called forth to<br />
the commentary box to<br />
receive the award last<br />
Saturday.<br />
‘‘Show patron Pat Crane<br />
spoke very well of my show<br />
career, it was humbling being<br />
honoured and Iwill treasure<br />
this award.<br />
‘‘I’m still learning today<br />
and still love taking part in<br />
shows.’’<br />
Doc say shows are all about<br />
prizes and surprises,<br />
‘‘sometimes you think your<br />
great and you get hauled back<br />
into line because something<br />
is better than yours and so<br />
you try abit harder next<br />
time.’’<br />
Cyclone help<br />
By TIM CRONSHAW<br />
Generous South Islandfarmers areamong<br />
those pitching in with cash, livestock and<br />
stock feeddonations for rural<br />
communities devastatedbyCyclone<br />
Gabrielle.<br />
FederatedFarmers chief executive<br />
officer Terry Copelandsays the cyclone<br />
was shaping up to be thenation’s most<br />
expensiveweather event and possibly<br />
worse forspread and scalethan the<br />
Christchurch quakes.<br />
Overall losseswere still beingcounted<br />
up and stock deaths wouldbein the many<br />
thousands of animals.<br />
‘‘Asaneducated estimate, the<br />
FederatedFarmers policyteambelieves<br />
total onfarm costs,including income<br />
disruption,infrastructurerepair andcrop/<br />
orchard restorationbills, forall affected<br />
farmers andgrowerscould top$1billion,’’<br />
he says.<br />
Rural insurancespecialistFMG is<br />
alreadyhandlingmorethan 3000 claims.<br />
Cashgifts by donors are buildingupinan<br />
appealbythe Farmers Adverse Events<br />
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Trust chairmanDrWilliam Rolleston<br />
saysthe donationsare directly helping<br />
farmers andgrowershit hardestby<br />
flooding, siltand slips.<br />
‘‘It’spaying for suppliesand fuelfor<br />
cross country andhelicopter missions to<br />
stranded families,aswellasfor fencing<br />
and stock waterreticulation gear, some of<br />
which willbeinstalledbyFarmyArmy<br />
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He saysgetting fences back up is critical<br />
for managing thefeeding of livestock,and<br />
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Brayden wins dairy industry<br />
trainee of the year award<br />
Brayden JohnstonofOxford was<br />
named the winner of the <strong>Canterbury</strong>/<br />
<strong>North</strong> OtagoDairy Trainee of theYear<br />
category at the20<strong>23</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>/<strong>North</strong><br />
Otago DairyIndustry Awardsheldover<br />
theweekend.<br />
As afirsttimeentrantinthe<br />
competition he entered the awards<br />
programme because he saw an<br />
opportunity to meet new people with<br />
similar passions forthedairy industry.<br />
‘‘I’ve knownpeople who have<br />
entered in the past andhaveheard<br />
unanimous positive feedback aboutthe<br />
programme,interms of interpersonal<br />
and business development.’’<br />
Braydenwon$6,750 in prizes andtwo<br />
merit awards and is working as afarm<br />
assistant on theRakaia Island “Turner<br />
Family” 540ha, 1450cow Oxford<br />
property.<br />
The 22yearold grew up on adairy<br />
farmandsaid hereallyenjoyedbeing<br />
onfarm with his dad, developing ‘softfarmingskills’.<br />
‘‘It’s beenawesometo work fulltime<br />
on farm, develop skills and become<br />
more efficient.’’<br />
Braydenis genuinely interested by<br />
grass and cows and finds the theory<br />
very stimulating.<br />
‘‘I like applying whatwelearnand<br />
achieving results is supersatisfying.<br />
‘‘Iwanttoleadateam fromthe front,<br />
andfind theability to work with people<br />
and help upskillthemexciting,’’ said<br />
Brayden.<br />
‘‘I’m also interested in how we can<br />
use new science and technologiesto<br />
improve our productionsystemsin<br />
termsofyield.’’<br />
He isalso interested in waysthat are<br />
beneficial to sustainability, the<br />
environment and relationships with<br />
people in terms of allowing abetter<br />
work/lifebalance and making the<br />
industry more appealing to broader<br />
audiences.<br />
Braydensaid it willbeexciting to see<br />
young talent emerging andtakingon<br />
innovativeideaswhilemakingbig<br />
improvements in farmingsystems.<br />
ADairyNZscholar, Brayden has<br />
nearly completedaBachelor of<br />
Agriculture through Lincoln<br />
University, which he plans to finish<br />
throughdistance learning.<br />
‘‘Partway throughmystudiesmy<br />
mother developedmultiple sclerosis,<br />
which we are very thankfulwasnotthe<br />
progressive type,’’ said Brayden.<br />
‘‘I have astrong desire to upskill and<br />
return home so my parents can take a<br />
step back while ensuring the family<br />
business is doing well, remaining<br />
competitive andupholdingour<br />
values.’’<br />
At thesameawards eveningheldin<br />
theWigram Museum, Rangiora farm<br />
“Exclusive”<br />
Winner. .. Brayden Johnston, of Oxford,<br />
crowned 20<strong>23</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>/<strong>North</strong> Otago<br />
Dairy Trainee of the Year.<br />
PHOTO: SUPPLIED<br />
❛Ilike applying what we learn<br />
and achieving results is super<br />
satisfying. Iwant to lead a<br />
team from the front, and find<br />
the ability to work with people<br />
and help upskill them<br />
exciting.❜<br />
manager Mahraaz Husseinwas placed<br />
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Riley Smart is fundraising to attend<br />
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held in Scotland in August, where he<br />
will compete in the 13years category.<br />
Principal Andrew Retallick says the<br />
school is proud of Riley’s efforts.<br />
‘‘I jumped on board when Iheard<br />
Riley was going to compete at the world<br />
championships.<br />
‘‘At my previous school there was<br />
student who was going to Glasgow as<br />
well, but in adifferent age category.<br />
‘‘You need to give him the opportunity<br />
because one day he could become<br />
Woodend’s next Olympian.’’<br />
Riley qualified for the world<br />
championships after winning the New<br />
Zealand 12years BMX championships<br />
last year.<br />
He then went on to become the<br />
Oceania champion for his age group.<br />
‘‘I just enjoy going fast and trying to<br />
win and just hanging out with friends,’’<br />
Riley says.<br />
Agivealittle page has been set up to<br />
help raise up to $8000 to get Riley and<br />
his $4000 bike to Glasgow.<br />
Mr Retallick says the school is<br />
organising two nonuniform days and a<br />
sausage sizzle as fundraisers.<br />
‘‘Our student leaders and some of<br />
Riley’s friends are organising anonuniform<br />
day where the students will<br />
dress as ‘your sporting hero’.’’<br />
Riley says his sporting hero is<br />
American professional BMX racer<br />
Connor Fields, who won the Olympic<br />
gold medal in 2016.<br />
He has plenty of role models closer to<br />
home, including New Zealand Olympic<br />
BMX racers Trent Jones and Sarah<br />
Walker, and Woodend born Olympic<br />
Games mountain bike rider Anton<br />
Cooper.<br />
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Taking on the world ... Woodend School<br />
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PHOTO: DAVID HILL<br />
Izzy gets to meet her idols<br />
SPORTS RESULTS<br />
Rangiora netballer Izzy Watemburg<br />
scored the experience of alifetime<br />
whenshe won the opportunity to<br />
meether ANZ Premiership idols.<br />
The 10yearold, who playsfor the<br />
Southbrook NetballClub, became<br />
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named an ANZ Future Captain.<br />
Izzyled the teams on to the court,<br />
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Izzysays she had agreatday<br />
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and excited getting out on to the<br />
court.<br />
‘‘Myfavouritepart of the day was<br />
giving the captains the coin to flip<br />
before the game.’’<br />
She says she learntalot from<br />
watching the game.<br />
‘‘I saw some reallygood passes.’’<br />
ANZ Bank of New ZealandHead of<br />
Sponsorship Sarah Rogan says ANZ<br />
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Silver Ferns.<br />
‘‘That’swhy we’re giving98young<br />
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Future captain ... Izzy Watemburg and Kaylah Stewart with Tactix captain Kimiora<br />
Poi (left), and Mystics captain, Sulu Fitzpatrick.<br />
PHOTO:MICHAELBRADLEY<br />
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‘‘Sportisincredibly important to a<br />
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‘‘Wehope this opportunity shows<br />
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with netballand inspires themto<br />
follow their dreamsinto the game.’’<br />
ANZ has supported netball from<br />
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to the elitelevel for the past 14 years.<br />
Applications for the ANZ Future<br />
Captain’s programme are now open at<br />
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NEWS<br />
30 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong>, 20<strong>23</strong><br />
School embraces new curriculum<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
Rangiora High School is leading the way<br />
in adopting the new history curriculum.<br />
The Aotearoa New Zealand history<br />
curriculum was introduced in term one<br />
this year, but Rangiora High School<br />
began implementing some of the new<br />
curriculum last year in collaboration<br />
with its partner Pūketeraki Kahui Ako<br />
(community of learning) schools.<br />
‘‘It was launched as adocument last<br />
year and we started working around it<br />
late last year, and we have implemented<br />
more of it this year,’’ social sciences<br />
leader of learning, Rebecca Sweney<br />
McKee said.<br />
‘‘We were the first off the rack for years<br />
1to10and we are leading the way.’’<br />
Schools have until 2026 to fully embed<br />
the new curriculum, which is integrated<br />
into social studies for years 1to10, while<br />
the NCEA Level 1, 2and 3history<br />
curriculum has also been refreshed.<br />
Mrs SweneyMcKee said the benefit of<br />
working collaboratively across the Kahui<br />
Ako meant there was some consistency in<br />
learning across the schools.<br />
The Pūketeraki Kahui Ako schools<br />
were now teaching the background to the<br />
signing of Te Tiriti oWaitangi in years 7<br />
and 8, meaning the focus at high school<br />
could move on to ‘‘what happened next’’.<br />
She said the new Aotearoa New<br />
Zealand history curriculum was not all<br />
about Māori history.<br />
‘‘But Māori history is given more of a<br />
focus and an equal status.’’<br />
Rangiora High School’s year 9and 10<br />
students were learning about topics such<br />
as the New Zealand Land Wars, the<br />
Waitangi Tribunal, Bastion Point, the<br />
Dawn Raids, the 1981 Springbok tour, the<br />
nuclear free movement and the recent<br />
Ihumātao land settlement.<br />
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While it was mostly New Zealand<br />
history, there was plenty of scope for<br />
some international context, she said.<br />
‘‘The year 10s have been doing social<br />
action for human rights looking at Rosa<br />
Parks and the bus boycotts alongside<br />
Bastion Point.<br />
‘‘And you can’t look at the Springbok<br />
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The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong>, 20<strong>23</strong><br />
33<br />
By JOHN COSGROVE<br />
An idea borrowedfrom one of Africa’s<br />
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In September 2022 Colette Ann started a<br />
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‘‘Every time I’vemoved, Istarta<br />
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livedatthe time, they welcomed her with<br />
open arms.<br />
‘‘I loved the format,and the friendships I<br />
experienced thereand how nobodyreally<br />
wanted to go home at the end of the night<br />
because theywere all havingsomuchfun.’’<br />
She enjoyed the variety of books<br />
available and lovedhearing about books<br />
she might neverhave read.<br />
Colette says she started two book clubsin<br />
SouthAfrica which are is stillgoing 10<br />
yearslater.<br />
When she moved to Hamilton in 2020 she<br />
started a‘Bookclubwith aTwist’ which still<br />
thrives today.<br />
Another one maybestarting soonin<br />
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‘‘We have16members and awaiting list.<br />
The response to join hasbeen<br />
overwhelming.<br />
‘‘I believe people are desperate to make<br />
connections and form friendships,<br />
especially after the Covidordeal we've all<br />
been through.’’<br />
She saysthey alsohave afew ladies,who,<br />
like herself, moved here recently, not<br />
knowing asoul.<br />
‘‘Thebookclubs are such afun, easyand<br />
asafe way to meetpeople.’’ The twist she<br />
said was where they findbooks to review.<br />
‘‘Members often have books just sitting<br />
around in boxes, plusall the oneswefind<br />
at Op Shopsmake for avery eclectic<br />
collection of books to read and talk about.’’<br />
Reading’s fun. .. Colette Ann discovers a<br />
new book.<br />
PHOTO: SUPPLIED<br />
The Axeman’s Carnival, by Catherine Chidgey<br />
Part trickster, part surrogate child, part witness,<br />
Tama the magpie is the starofthis story. Though<br />
what he says aloud to humansisoften<br />
nonsensical (and hilarious with it), the tale he<br />
tellsusweavesadisturbinglyhuman sense. The<br />
Axeman's Carnival is Catherine Chidgey at her<br />
finest comic,profound, poetic and true.<br />
Simple Fancy: inviting recipes for all eaters +<br />
occasions,byRosa Flanagan<br />
The Two Raw Sisters Margo and Rosa Flanagan<br />
are back with astunningcollection of plantbasedrecipes<br />
thatare inspiring andeasy to<br />
make,whether youare entertaining acrowd or<br />
cooking for one.<br />
RiverSing Me Home, by Eleanor Shearer<br />
Mary Grace, Micah, Thomas Augustus, Cherry<br />
Jane and Mercy. These are the names of her<br />
children. The five who survived, only to be sold to<br />
otherplantations. The faces Rachelcannot<br />
forget. It's1834, and thelaw says her peopleare<br />
now free.But for Rachel freedom means finding<br />
her children, even if the truth is morethan she<br />
can bear.<br />
The Boy withwings<br />
ArtsOnTourNew<br />
Zealandpresents ‘The boy<br />
withwings,’ apuppet<br />
showonTuesday April 18,<br />
at theBalcairn Hall at<br />
2pm. Using puppetry,<br />
songs, storytelling, and<br />
handcrafted backdrops<br />
theawardwinning<br />
theatre company‘Birdlife<br />
Productions’promises<br />
laughter, tearsand<br />
thrilling adventure. The<br />
show is designed for<br />
childrenaged fromfiveto<br />
nine years butisopento<br />
all. Adults$30, children<br />
(under 15) $15 or afamily<br />
pass (1 adult up to three<br />
children) $60.Information<br />
andbookings:<br />
balcairnhall.com. or from<br />
Sally Mac's, Amberley,<br />
SeftonGarage,orStan's7<br />
DayPharmacy, Rangiora.<br />
Growing Garlic<br />
An introduction to<br />
growing garlic and<br />
preserving workshopwill<br />
be hosted by theKaiapoi<br />
Community Gardenon<br />
Saturday April 1starting<br />
at 10am.<br />
Costing $5 per person, the<br />
workshopwill<br />
demonstratehow to<br />
prepare gardens for<br />
planting garlic and some<br />
handytricks forahealthy,<br />
abundant crop.<br />
They willalso teach an<br />
introduction to preserving<br />
includingthe overflow<br />
andovenmethod,plus<br />
attendeeswill learn how<br />
to make asimple chutney<br />
as wellasbottling<br />
principles. Kaiapoi<br />
Community Garden is<br />
situated at the Kaiapoi<br />
BoroughSchoolend of<br />
Hilton Street, Kaiapoi,<br />
(pathwaybeside no.11<br />
Hilton Street).<br />
VolunteerEXPOPegasus<br />
AVolunteer Expo willbe<br />
held on Friday<strong>March</strong> 24,<br />
5pm to 7pm at the Pegasus<br />
Community Centre.<br />
Meet local groups and<br />
organisationsthat provide<br />
arangeofcommunity<br />
services around<br />
Waimakariri andneed<br />
new volunteers.<br />
Thereisagreatmix of<br />
services: emergency,<br />
environmental,social<br />
service, food<br />
sustainability, artsand<br />
community service.<br />
Do yousufferfrom<br />
dizziness or vertigo?<br />
These issues can be treated with vestibularphysiotherapy.<br />
Our team of experienced physiotherapists have all completed<br />
internationally recognisedcompetency courses in Vestibular Rehabilitation.<br />
Contact our Dizziness Clinic:<br />
Nicole Vercoe,Clinical Lead,<br />
Physiotherapy<br />
Nicole.vercoe@lfbit.co.nz<br />
or on 03 335 0541<br />
DizzinessClinic
What’s happening in your<br />
community…<br />
Dra Annual Plan Open for Feedback<br />
Waimakariri District Council has opened the<br />
Dra Annual Plan 20<strong>23</strong>-24 for public feedback.<br />
Since Council adopted the LTPin2021, the<br />
Waimakariri District, like the rest of New Zealand and<br />
the World,has faced many challenges. Theseinclude,<br />
the effects of Covid-19, supplychain issues, rising<br />
energy costsand ongoing inflationary pressures.<br />
Simply, there’s been no economic period quite like<br />
this in the last 30 years.<br />
Council had projected arise in rates of 4.3% for<br />
this year, but as inflation has increased, it has<br />
put significant pressure on operational budgets.<br />
To continue toprovide the level of service<br />
rate payers expect, ithas forced ahigher rate<br />
increase than expected.<br />
Council started with aproposed rates increase<br />
of 14.4%. Aer thoroughly reviewing work<br />
programmes, looking for savings and at what<br />
projects can be deferred to keep increases as<br />
low aspossible –asignificantly lower increase of<br />
5.97% has been reached.<br />
Mayor Dan Gordon says he is pleased the Council<br />
was able to achieve its goal of keeping rates<br />
increases under the cpi inflation rate of 7.2%.<br />
“We are pleased to report we have managed to<br />
cap our proposed rates significantly lower than<br />
forecasted at5.97%.<br />
“During the pandemic we made it apriority to<br />
ensure rates were kept low. At the start of the<br />
pandemic, we had just a1.5% increase and<br />
subsequent 4.5% increases.<br />
“Inboth instances we hadone of thelowest increases<br />
in <strong>Canterbury</strong>,but unfortunately,wecan’t keeprates<br />
artificiallylow foreverwithoutdoing adisservice<br />
to ourresidents in the future whilemaintainingthe<br />
levels of service the community expects.”<br />
Key issues in the Dra Annual Plan:<br />
1. New regulations mean Council needs totest<br />
water supplies more regularly and potentially<br />
bring forward planned upgrades.<br />
2. Immediate improvements need to be made to<br />
the stormwater network following flooding<br />
from extreme weather events.<br />
3. Inflation is affecting the roading budget and<br />
more isneeded to make sure local roads are<br />
maintained at ahigh standard.<br />
Other issues<br />
In Local Government there continues to be alot of<br />
uncertainty with four central-government driven<br />
reform programmes underway –Three Waters,<br />
Resource Management Reforms, the Future for<br />
Local Government Review as well as Modernising<br />
the Emergency Management Framework.<br />
There’s also new legislation aimed to meet the<br />
challenges of achanging climate. This will affect<br />
how the Council runs, as well as new urban<br />
planning rules which Council is required to follow.<br />
How tohave your say<br />
For more information or to make asubmission<br />
visit Waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk<br />
Waimakariri Volunteer Expos<br />
Waimakariri District Council’s Community Team<br />
are joining with their volunteer sector partners to<br />
run aseries of Volunteer Expos across the District.<br />
Following the expo in Kaiapoi atthe weekend there<br />
will more coming up in Pegasus and Rangiora.<br />
Wendy Howe, Council’s Community Development<br />
Facilitator says, “This is agreat opportunity for<br />
people who might be thinking about volunteering to<br />
find out what opportunities are out there. There’s a<br />
volunteer opportunity for everyone with arange of<br />
activities, needing various skills and experience.”<br />
“Volunteering can be anything from cooking a<br />
community meal to helping out at working bees to<br />
training to help in civil emergencies. It’s incredibly<br />
rewarding and can help people learn news skills<br />
and gain experience too.”<br />
Volunteers enrich our communities and provide<br />
an amazing support to many different services<br />
across the District. There are lots of organisations<br />
completely run by volunteers or heavily reliant on<br />
the volunteers to deliver services. Groups who will<br />
be at the Expos range from emergency services,<br />
social services, information services, environmental,<br />
arts, community safety and friendship.<br />
Upcoming expos:<br />
• Friday 24 <strong>March</strong> -Pegasus Community Centre<br />
5-7pm<br />
• Saturday 25 <strong>March</strong> -RangioraLibrary 10am-12pm<br />
Anyone who comes along to the Expo will be in<br />
with achance to win $100 grocery voucher<br />
and other prizes –just talk to afew of the<br />
organisations and fill in an entry form.<br />
Have you signed up for<br />
the Waimakariri District<br />
Council <strong>News</strong>letter?<br />
To join visit:<br />
waimakariri.govt.nz/subscribe<br />
The Waimakariri<br />
Event Funds<br />
Enterprise <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> isinviting<br />
organisers of Waimakariri events to<br />
apply for one of two event funds.<br />
The funds offer between $500 and $10,000<br />
towards events held in the Waimakariri District.<br />
The current funding round is open from<br />
1<strong>March</strong> until 31 <strong>March</strong> 20<strong>23</strong>.<br />
Check out the criteria for the Waimakariri<br />
Regional Events Fund and apply online at<br />
northcanterbury.co.nz/regional-events-fund<br />
Check out the criteria for the Waimakariri<br />
Event Fund and apply online at<br />
visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events/organisers<br />
Or contact events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz for<br />
more information.<br />
The Waimakariri Regional Events Fund is Ministry of<br />
Business, Innovation and Employment funding and the<br />
Waimakariri Event Fund is Waimakariri District Council<br />
funding. Both are administered by ENC.<br />
WHAT YOU DO, CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE<br />
VOLUNTEER EXPO<br />
Celebrating Volunteering. Displays and<br />
activities by local groups. Find out how you<br />
can make adifference.<br />
Kaiapoi Library • Saturday 18 <strong>March</strong> 10am-12pm<br />
Pegasus Community Centre •Friday 24 <strong>March</strong> 5pm-7pm<br />
Rangiora Library • Saturday 25 <strong>March</strong> 10am-12pm<br />
Find out more at<br />
waimakariri.govt.nz
NEWS AND CLASSIFIED<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong>, 20<strong>23</strong><br />
35<br />
Knitters knit for charity<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
Upcoming Council<br />
meetings<br />
The following meetings<br />
will be held in April 20<strong>23</strong>,<br />
in the Council Chamber,<br />
215High Street, Rangiora,<br />
unless otherwise stated.<br />
Council<br />
Tuesday 4April at 1pm.<br />
Oxford-Ohoka Community Board<br />
Thursday 6April at7pm atthe<br />
West Eyreton Hall, 2Earlys Road,<br />
West Eyreton.<br />
(The Public Forum section of the<br />
agenda will occur from 7–7.20pm.)<br />
Woodend-Seon<br />
Community Board<br />
Tuesday 11 April at5.30pm at the<br />
Waikuku Community Hall,<br />
Park Terrace, Waikuku Beach.<br />
Rangiora-Ashley<br />
Community Board<br />
Wednesday 12April at 7pm.<br />
Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi<br />
Community Board<br />
Monday 17 April at4pm at the<br />
Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre,<br />
176Williams Street, Kaiapoi.<br />
Utilities and Roading Committee<br />
Tuesday 18 April at9am.<br />
District Planning and<br />
Regulation Committee<br />
Tuesday 18 April at1pm.<br />
Agendasare availabletwo<br />
working days before the<br />
meeting. Agendas, Minutesand<br />
audiorecordingsfor meetings<br />
can be foundonthe Council's<br />
website: waimakariri.govt.nz<br />
SarahNichols<br />
GovernanceManager<br />
Twiddlemuffs, booties and<br />
singlets are all in adays work for<br />
an industrious group from<br />
Pegasus.<br />
The Pegasus Town Knitting<br />
Group, founded in 2019 to knit (in<br />
Pure Wool) for the Neonatal and<br />
Maternity Units at Christchurch<br />
Women’s Hospital, is now<br />
providing avaluable service to<br />
many charity organisations and<br />
others with the products they<br />
produce.<br />
The Rangiora Hospital<br />
Maternity Unit is now a<br />
beneficiary of its baby knitwear.<br />
The group has extended its<br />
range over the years to help raise<br />
funds for more wool to keep<br />
production going.<br />
Fundraisers include barbie doll<br />
clothes, Christmas Tree<br />
decorations, commission knitting,<br />
knitted Poppies for Poppy Day,<br />
and knitted Santa Claus.<br />
Other charities benefitting from<br />
the group’s handiwork include<br />
Cholomondely Children’s Home<br />
who have benefitted from winter<br />
jerseys, fingerless gloves and<br />
slippers.<br />
The Christchurch City Mission<br />
Men’s Shelter has also received<br />
bennies, fingerless gloves, and<br />
slippers.<br />
CARS, vans, 4WD’s<br />
wanted for dismantling or<br />
repair. Phone 027 258<br />
8366.<br />
FALCONS &<br />
COMMODORES<br />
WANTED<br />
Suitable for<br />
dismantling or repairs<br />
Ph 313 7216<br />
2412522<br />
WANTED to buy Ford,<br />
Holden, Chrysler or<br />
Chev’s, Classic cars. Any<br />
other types considered, any<br />
condition. Please phone<br />
Tony 027 313 5000.<br />
Religious Notices<br />
CHURCH NOTICES<br />
Practical sessions<br />
MINISTERING<br />
SPIRITUAL GIFTS<br />
4SUNDAYS<br />
2.30 PM -4PM<br />
26 <strong>March</strong> to<br />
16 April 20<strong>23</strong><br />
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Cars Wanted<br />
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Home Services<br />
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Knitting for joy ... Knitting Group members Chris Hodge (left) and Sharon<br />
Grant with some of the twiddlemuffs the group has made. PHOTO:JOHN COSGROVE<br />
Twiddlemuffs have been<br />
introduced by anew member,<br />
along with sleeves, which are<br />
benefitting dementia patients.<br />
The lovingly crafted muffs and<br />
sleeves are double sided, and are<br />
adorned with tactile little buttons,<br />
pom poms and other items which<br />
can distract people and calm<br />
them down.<br />
The muffs and sleeves have<br />
been knitted with gusto by the<br />
group who are sending them out<br />
to rest homes and dementia units<br />
locally.<br />
Entertainment<br />
THE original old fashioned<br />
singalong, Li’l Chuck the<br />
one man Skiffle machine!,<br />
appearing live at Balcairn<br />
Hall, 7.30pm, Saturday<br />
25th <strong>March</strong>, tickets (cash )<br />
$30 from Sally Mac’s,<br />
Amberley, Sefton Garage<br />
and Stan’s 7 Day Pharmacy,<br />
Rangiora or online<br />
www.balcairnhall.com.<br />
Educational<br />
TUITION available. Primary<br />
and secondary up to<br />
NCEA level 3. In centre<br />
(Rangiora) or interactive<br />
online from your home.<br />
Each student onanindividually<br />
tailored programme.<br />
Kip McGrath Rangiora has<br />
been serving the local community<br />
for 30 +years. Give<br />
us acall (03) 313 3638 or<br />
book your free assessment<br />
online https://www.<br />
kipmcgrath.co.nz/rangiora.<br />
Ladies Haircuts $30<br />
Ladies Pensioner Cuts $25<br />
Mens Haircuts $20<br />
Cnr Johns Rd &<br />
Lowe Pl, Rangiora<br />
By appointment only<br />
There’s aclassified section<br />
for all your needs... buy, sell,<br />
wanted, find anew career,<br />
ahouse or ahandyman ...<br />
you can do it all!<br />
Call Amanda to find our<br />
how to advertise!<br />
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The group provides agreat<br />
place to ‘‘knit and natter’’, says<br />
one member.<br />
The fellowship and<br />
camaraderie it generates, along<br />
with the knitted products, is also<br />
why the group has stayed together<br />
over the years.<br />
It meets weekly at the Good<br />
Home Pegasus, at 10am, and<br />
welcomes new members from<br />
within and outside Pegasus.<br />
Anyone keen to do some<br />
knitting, send aMember Request<br />
to the group’s Facebook page.<br />
Public Notices<br />
KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS<br />
“The Key ofKnowledge ..”<br />
(Luke 11:52)<br />
THE PROMISE OFAKING<br />
KingDavidwas promised by GOD, “your house and your<br />
kingdom will continue before MEfor all time, and your<br />
throne willbesecure forever.”2Sam 7:16. Yetweknow<br />
thatDavid died,asGOD saidhewould. ButGOD’s Word<br />
is sure!! Luke 1:32, Gabriel speaking to Mary about the<br />
promise ofher Son Jesus, says “He shall bevery great<br />
and will becalled the Son of the Most High. The LORD<br />
God will give Him the throne of His ancestor David”. For<br />
David to witness this marvelous event, he must be raised<br />
to lifeagain.<br />
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING<br />
7.00PM -3 rd APRIL, 20<strong>23</strong><br />
MILLTON AVENUE, RANGIORA<br />
EVERYONE WELCOME<br />
2565149<br />
Grazing<br />
2565826<br />
GRAZING LAND AVAILABLE<br />
60-80 hectares, top grass growing,<br />
peat land, good cattle yards, fencing,<br />
water supply, approx 1km <strong>North</strong> of<br />
Amberley, substantial silage &hay<br />
available on the property.<br />
Please phone Neil, evenings<br />
03 312 7029.<br />
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36 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>March</strong> <strong>23</strong>, 20<strong>23</strong><br />
PUBLIC NOTICE OF<br />
APPLICATION FOR<br />
ON-LICENCE<br />
SECTION 101, SALE<br />
AND SUPPLY OF<br />
ALCOHOL ACT 2012<br />
SSH Cuisine Ltd, 61<br />
Main <strong>North</strong> Rd, Woodend<br />
has made application<br />
to the District Licensing<br />
Committee at Rangiora<br />
for the renewal of an On-<br />
Licence in respect of the<br />
premises situated at 61<br />
Main <strong>North</strong> Road, Woodend<br />
known as Little Haveli<br />
Woodend.<br />
The general nature of the<br />
business conducted (or to<br />
be conducted) under the<br />
licence is Restaurant.<br />
The days on which and the<br />
hours during which alcohol<br />
is (or is intended to be) sold<br />
under the licence are:<br />
Monday to Sunday,11amto<br />
11pm.<br />
The application may be<br />
inspected during ordinary<br />
office hours at the office<br />
of the Waimakariri District<br />
Licensing Committee at 215<br />
High Street, Rangiora.<br />
Any person who is entitled<br />
to object and who wishes<br />
to object to the issue of<br />
the licence may, not later<br />
than 15working days after<br />
the date of the publication<br />
of this notice, file anotice<br />
in writing of the objection<br />
with the Secretary of<br />
the Waimakariri District<br />
Licensing Committee at<br />
Private Bag 1005, Rangiora<br />
or email to records@wmk.<br />
govt.nz.<br />
No objection to the renewal<br />
of alicence may be made<br />
in relation to amatter other<br />
than amatter specified in<br />
section 131 of the Sale and<br />
Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.<br />
This is the first publication of<br />
this notice.<br />
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Situations Vacant<br />
Wanted To Buy<br />
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Amalgamated Scrap Metal<br />
Ltd. Specialists in farm<br />
machineryand farm clean<br />
ups, old vehicles etc.<br />
100% locally owned.<br />
Ph 0800 030 712 or<br />
027 695 0480.<br />
Situation Vacant:<br />
Bottling line supervisor/technician<br />
and Driver (HT class 5)<br />
We are seeking a fit and motivated person with<br />
mechanical applitude to assist inthe running of our<br />
Mobile Wine bottling Plant, the job involves some<br />
travelwith approxfive weeksinCentral Otago annually<br />
the balance local winery operations some mobile and<br />
somefrom our base in Waipara <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />
The job requires the applicant tohave acurrent HT<br />
class five license to be able to relocate the plant to<br />
various sites and move our tanker unit locally –the<br />
role would suit someone situated Waimakariri or<br />
Hurunui areas.<br />
Onsite training with all aspects of the wine industry<br />
will be given with a view to developing further<br />
responsibilities for the role.<br />
Excellent renumeration exists for the right applicant<br />
with someflexibleworkinghours.<br />
Please apply in the first instance with your details<br />
and previous work experience to<br />
mark@domainebottling.co.nz<br />
MarkNeville<br />
Managing Director<br />
Domaine bottlingCoLtd<br />
021 856 018.<br />
2561998<br />
<strong>23</strong>12759<br />
Livestock<br />
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MEAT PROCESSING<br />
MEAT2U.NZ<br />
313 0022<br />
2466978<br />
Situations Vacant<br />
Rangiora High School<br />
Casual Cleaners<br />
Rangiora High School is proud to be acaring, communitybased<br />
environment inspiring life-long learning. Students<br />
are at the centre of our work.<br />
We are seeking to expand our pool of on-call/casual<br />
cleaners for both afternoon and/or evening shifts.<br />
All enquiries and CV’scan be emailed to:<br />
jng@rangiorahigh.school.nz<br />
2563592<br />
DISMANTLER<br />
This is afull time position dismantling electronic<br />
and electrical productsfor recycling.<br />
Applicants require:<br />
•Ability to work within asmall team but also<br />
as an individual<br />
•Excellent time management<br />
•Bephysically fit as lifting product is involved<br />
•Have afull clean licence<br />
•Ability to use hand tools.<br />
•Forkliftlicence beneficial butnot essential<br />
Please email your CV and letter to:<br />
John.corney@e-cycle.co.nz<br />
2551817<br />
Rangiora High School<br />
Secretary to the<br />
School Board<br />
Rangiora High School is proud to be a caring,<br />
community-based environment inspiring life-long<br />
learning. Students are at the centre of our work.<br />
Our School Board is seeking to appoint askilled<br />
administrator to this part-time permanent position. The<br />
appointee will work an average of 10hrs/wk in term<br />
time (including some evening work).<br />
Applications for this position close on 27 <strong>March</strong> 20<strong>23</strong>.<br />
Please visit the Join Us /Employment page on our<br />
website for the application pack<br />
www.rangiorahigh.school.nz<br />
2563658<br />
WE NEED YOU!<br />
Deliverers required<br />
forthe <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
<strong>News</strong><br />
To findout more,<br />
contact:<br />
Mark Kelly<br />
South Island Distribution Manager<br />
P: 029 983 2293<br />
E: mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz<br />
SECRETARY<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Radio Trust, trading as<br />
Compass FM, is looking for anew secretary to<br />
attendour monthly board meetings.<br />
The role requires you to take notes and transcribe<br />
the meetings for our records.<br />
The meetings are held late afternoon once per<br />
month and should take up about 5hours of your<br />
time per month.<br />
This is avoluntaryposition.<br />
If this sounds like you, call the station<br />
03-311-7101 and ask for Kerry<br />
or email managercompassfm@gmail.com.<br />
2564426<br />
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Tree felling, topping,<br />
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Affordable rates. Phone 03<br />
327 5505 or 021 124 4894.<br />
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Ph Darryl 0800 882 772.<br />
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mowing, spraying,<br />
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Hamish 027 349 7986.<br />
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services. Wayne Bryant,<br />
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tradesman. Free quotes. Ph<br />
313 5337 or 027 654 4568.<br />
PAINTER &INTERIOR<br />
plasterer matching &<br />
patching, no job too small,<br />
30 yrs exp. Please phone<br />
022 189 8294.<br />
PAINTER. Qualified local<br />
professional, Int / Ext,<br />
roofs, wallpaper. Call or<br />
text Corban 027 846 5035.<br />
Trade&Services<br />
PAINTERS<br />
Reg Tradesman<br />
Interior,exterior.<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Painters<br />
specialising in decorating for<br />
over 65 at adiscount rate.<br />
Free quotes.<br />
Covering Nth Canty,Oxford,<br />
Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley.<br />
Rob 03 327 7899<br />
or 027 432 3520 2227597<br />
ANTHONY SYMONDS<br />
Plastering &Painting<br />
Services<br />
Locals with 30 years<br />
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Guaranteed.<br />
Phone 021 344 0<strong>23</strong><br />
2502479<br />
Pride &Quality Painting<br />
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service. For all your painting<br />
needs, phone: Martin 310<br />
6187 or 021 128 9867<br />
POWER TOOLS repairs,<br />
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Grossman Trade<br />
Tools, <strong>23</strong> Watts Road,<br />
Christchurch. Ph 389 9<strong>23</strong>0.<br />
SCREEN PRINTING.<br />
For all your printing<br />
SWEEPS. requirements. T-shirts,<br />
Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and<br />
polos, Overalls, Caps etc.<br />
Please phone Heather 03<br />
313 0261 or email heather.<br />
norstar@gmail.com.<br />
SHEARER. Hap’s Farm &<br />
Lifestyle Services. Shearing,<br />
crutching, drenching,<br />
tailing, feet trimming &<br />
health check. Phone<br />
021-267-4025.<br />
<strong>23</strong>62002<br />
027 216 0000<br />
SEPTIC TANK<br />
CLEANING<br />
Bill’s Liquid<br />
Waste<br />
You dump it...<br />
Blair pumps it...<br />
Blair Tavendale<br />
Ph 03 314 9371<br />
0275 379-694<br />
2225862<br />
CRAIGS Trees<br />
(03) 327-4190<br />
TREE REMOVALS<br />
THINNING &PRUNING<br />
STUMPGRINDING<br />
FELLING &TOPPING<br />
FULLYINSURED<br />
QUALIFIED ARBORIST<br />
Free Quotes<br />
027 2299 454<br />
craigstrees@xtra.co.nz<br />
WINDOW TINTING<br />
tintawindow<br />
advanced film solutions<br />
99% uv block<br />
fade protection<br />
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non-darkening films<br />
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2434390
Trusted Trades &<br />
Professional Services<br />
Guide<br />
To book your spaceinthis guide,phoneAmanda Keys 313 2840 or email amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz<br />
Automotive &Recovery<br />
Builders<br />
Builder<br />
Butchery<br />
2070788<br />
• WOF Cars &Trailers<br />
• Vehicle Servicing &<br />
Repairs<br />
• Tyres &Punctures<br />
• Jump Starts<br />
•<br />
Towing &Salvage<br />
• Courtesy Car Available<br />
Ph Aaron Rowlands<br />
0272 588 366<br />
13 Stone Eyre Place,<br />
Swannanoa<br />
Eftpos available Mon –Fri 8am –5pm, Sat 9am –1pm<br />
2560254<br />
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For all enquiries call or email Don:<br />
027 727 9162 /zatarabuilders@yahoo.com<br />
•New Builds •Renovations, Extensions<br />
• Repairs and Maintenance<br />
2549049<br />
Ring Mark 027 229 7310<br />
for afree quote<br />
www.longsilverconstruction.com<br />
OxfordButchery<br />
Shane Frahm<br />
We cankill&process yourstock<br />
FourGenerations of Frahms<br />
since 1957<br />
Ph 312 4205<br />
Oxford<br />
Number one<br />
old-fashioned bacon<br />
&ham curing.<br />
A/H 021 269 1817<br />
2227889v3<br />
Cattle Problems<br />
Construction &Concrete<br />
Ear Health<br />
Electrician<br />
• Live Humane Capture<br />
• Trucking<br />
• Tagging<br />
• Testing<br />
• Sale of unruly, difficult, pesky<br />
cattle<br />
Profit share 50-50<br />
Craig Flintoft 03312 9432<br />
craigflintoft@gmail.com<br />
2459888<br />
All Construction & Concrete Work<br />
•Driveways, patios &paths<br />
•Bridges and Culverts<br />
•Floors, foundations<br />
•Sheds and buildings<br />
•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes<br />
•Silage pits, effluent ponds<br />
•Excavation and cartage<br />
•Precast concrete<br />
•Insulated panels<br />
Daryl Power<br />
027 <strong>23</strong>0 9401<br />
concretepower@scorch.co.nz<br />
www.concretepower.co.nz<br />
2273277<br />
• Ear Health checks.<br />
• Wax removal using Microsuction<br />
• Removal of foreign bodies<br />
• Basic hearing aid care<br />
• ACC provider<br />
• WarVeteran provider<br />
• No medical referral<br />
required<br />
Clinics in Rangiora, Amberley and Kaiapoi<br />
Rest homes/retirement villages, booking by prior arrangement.<br />
Bookings: Online www.earcare.nz |Phone 020 4124 25 25<br />
Email alison@earcare.nz | Ear Care <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
<strong>23</strong>24849<br />
2533879<br />
Engineering<br />
Fencing<br />
Glass<br />
Plasterer<br />
Plumbing<br />
2269<strong>23</strong>6<br />
For your Engineering needs<br />
187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi<br />
Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821<br />
toppeng@xtra.co.nz<br />
Landscaping<br />
STEWART CONTRACTING<br />
Landscaping -Fencing<br />
& Earthworks<br />
ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING<br />
03 313 9375 •027 369 3974<br />
www.stewartcontracting.co.nz<br />
contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz<br />
2136148<br />
NATHAN SCOTT<br />
FENCING CONTRACTOR<br />
Specialising in<br />
• Farm Fencing • Stock Yards<br />
• Post Driving<br />
Ph: Rangiora 03 312 8866<br />
Mobile: 027 213 1634<br />
Email: nathanandhayley@scorch.co.nz<br />
Landscaping<br />
For all your landscaping needs<br />
All Landscaping, Retaining Walls (Engineered and<br />
Non-Engineered), Timber Fences, Landscape Structures<br />
and more...Lifestyle Block, Rural and Residential.<br />
Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394<br />
www.blackhill.co.nz<br />
www.facebook.com/blackhillltd<br />
<strong>23</strong>72616v2<br />
2548247<br />
2528221<br />
Raymond Barrow’s<br />
Your<br />
Preferred<br />
Choice of Glazier<br />
NORTH CANTERBURY GLASS<br />
Covering all glass, including...<br />
•Broken window<br />
repairs<br />
•Double Glazing<br />
•Cat &Dog Doors<br />
•Splashbacks<br />
...and Much More<br />
•Balustrades<br />
•Mirrors<br />
•Security Screens,<br />
Stays &Doors<br />
•Safety Glass<br />
10 Albert Street, Rangiora<br />
03 313 5335<br />
www.northcanterburyglass.co.nz<br />
For All Things<br />
Residential, Commercial and Auto<br />
Interior<br />
Renovations<br />
Ltd<br />
Plasterboard,<br />
fixing &stopping<br />
Cornice<br />
Cove and<br />
stippled ceilings<br />
Registered<br />
Tradesman<br />
Call Mark<br />
027 438 0665<br />
For all<br />
general<br />
aspects of<br />
plumbing<br />
Discounts for over<br />
65 years old<br />
Fast friendly service<br />
All work guaranteed<br />
Aaron McCartney<br />
Certifying Plumber<br />
Cell 027 366 9091<br />
A/H 03 310 2137<br />
Free Call:<br />
0508 44EVER<br />
EMAIL:<br />
plumber_27@yahoo.com<br />
2172994<br />
Quarry Supplies<br />
QUARRY SUPPLIES<br />
2557745<br />
● CAP 65 ● CAP 40<br />
● CAP 20 ● Pit Run<br />
● Large Soakpit Boulders<br />
● Crusher Dust<br />
● Arena and Fill Sand<br />
● M4-40<br />
● Screened Soil<br />
Dean Hurley 027 333 7140<br />
dean@hagg.co.nz<br />
Scrap Metal<br />
CASH PAID FOR SCRAP<br />
•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm<br />
Machinery•All non Ferrous<br />
MAINLAND<br />
METALS LTD<br />
Ph (03)338 7000<br />
Mike0274 818544 •Robbie 0274818 027<br />
Locally owned and operated<br />
1902273<br />
AMPLIFY YOUR BUSINESS AND BE<br />
THE NAME THEY REMEMBER FIRST<br />
Advertise with us and get noticed today!<br />
Phone us today on 03 314 8335 or email<br />
sales@ncnews.co.nz to find out how we can help!<br />
Seamless Spouting<br />
Seamless Spouting<br />
Supply and Install<br />
of Seamless Gutters<br />
10 year no leaks<br />
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• Continuous spouting made on site,<br />
large colour range available<br />
• High grade and thicker material used<br />
• Repair or replace any type of gutter<br />
• Undertake all insurance work<br />
• Independently owned and operated<br />
• Competitive pricing<br />
Servicing <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>Districts<br />
Call Marvin 027 371 4179<br />
spouting2u@gmail.com<br />
2481421<br />
To book your spaceinthis guide,phone Amanda Keys 313 2840 or email amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz
2019 CamryGXHybrid<br />
•2.5LHybrid Petrol, 5-Star Safety<br />
•AlloysCamera,4.7L/100kms<br />
•Only 43,830kms<br />
$<br />
36,995<br />
2010 Toyota Prius<br />
•1.8L PetrolHybrid, Keyless<br />
•SideAirbags, 4.2L/100km<br />
•Only 47,756kms<br />
$<br />
16,995<br />
2021 Corolla SX Hybrid<br />
•1.8L Hybrid Petrol, 5-Star Safety<br />
•Satnav,Keyless,Bluetooth<br />
•Only 28,300kms.<br />
$<br />
35,995<br />
2017 Toyota Vitz Hybrid<br />
•1.5LPetrolAuto, ClimateAir<br />
•3.8L/100km, Rebate Eligible<br />
•Only 33,700kms<br />
$<br />
20,995<br />
2017 Toyota Vitz Hybrid<br />
•1.5LPetrolHybridAuto<br />
•5-Door,ClimateAir,Rebate Eligible<br />
•Only 48,600kms<br />
$<br />
20,995<br />
2021 Corolla GX Hatchback<br />
•2.0L Petrol Auto, Alloys, Camera<br />
•Satnav,5-StarSafety<br />
•Only10,200kms<br />
$<br />
31,995<br />
2019 Toyota C-HR Hybrid<br />
•1.8L PetrolHybrid, Alloys<br />
•Camera, 5-star Safety<br />
•Only 12,900kms<br />
$<br />
37,995,<br />
2019 CorollaGXBlack<br />
Edition<br />
•2.0L PetrolAuto, Alloys, Satnav,<br />
•Apple&AndroidConnect,5-Star Safety<br />
•Only 33,700kms<br />
$<br />
29,995<br />
2019 CamryGXHybrid<br />
•2.5LPetrolHybrid, Camera<br />
•Bluetooth, 4.7L/100km<br />
•Only 44,700kms<br />
$<br />
36,995<br />
2019 CorollaGXHybrid<br />
•1.8L PetrolHybridAuto<br />
•NZNew,Satnav,Bluetooth<br />
•Only 25,400kms<br />
WAS$34,995<br />
$<br />
33,995<br />
2017 Toyota C-HR Hybrid<br />
•1.8L PetrolHybrid; Leather<br />
•Camera, 5-Star Safety<br />
•Only 55,600km<br />
$<br />
34,995<br />
2020 Yaris CrossGX<br />
•2.1.5LPetrolAuto, •Camera, Bluetooth<br />
•5-Star Safety, 6L/100km<br />
•Only 14,345km<br />
$<br />
29,995<br />
2019 Rav4 GX 2WD<br />
•2.0L PetrolAuto, Alloys, Satnav<br />
•5-Star Safety, 6.7L/100kms<br />
•Only 31,200kms<br />
$<br />
36,995<br />
2019 Rav4 GXL AWD<br />
•2.5Lpetrol8-speed auto<br />
•5-Star safety, satnav, keyless<br />
•Only 39,450km<br />
$<br />
43,995<br />
2021 Toyota Rav4 LTD<br />
•2.5LPetrolHybrid 5.3L/100Km<br />
•Leather,Alloys,Sunroof<br />
•Only 16,050Kms<br />
$<br />
62,995<br />
2019 Rav4 GXL AWD<br />
•2.5LPetrol8-Speed Auto<br />
•5-Star Safety, Satnav, Bluetooth<br />
•Only 48,350kms<br />
$<br />
42,995<br />
2013Commodore SV6<br />
Z-Series<br />
•3.6LV6PetrolAuto, Camera<br />
•Half Leather,Climate Air, Sports Exhaust<br />
$<br />
15,995<br />
2019 Rav4 GXL AWD<br />
•2.5LPetrol8-Speed Auto, ClimateAir<br />
•Camera, Satnav,5-Star Safety<br />
•Only 30,450km<br />
$<br />
42,995,<br />
2019 Toyota Fortuner GXL<br />
•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, 4WD<br />
•7-Seater,Satnav,Camera<br />
•Only 26,100kms<br />
$<br />
47,995<br />
2022 Hilux SR Extra-Cab<br />
4WD<br />
•150Kw 2.8LTurbo Diesel Auto<br />
•Camera, 5-Star Safety, Bluetooth<br />
•Only 4,050kms<br />
$<br />
59,995<br />
2019 HiluxSR5 4WD<br />
•2.8L Turbo Diesel 6-Speed Manual<br />
•Satnav,Keyless,Tonneau<br />
•5-Star Safety, 89,400kms<br />
$<br />
49,995<br />
2018 Highlanders GXL<br />
•3.5LPetrolAWD,8-speedauto<br />
•Leather,7-seater,Satnav,Camera<br />
•5-Star Safety<br />
WAS$39,995<br />
$<br />
37,995<br />
2019 HiluxSR5 4WD<br />
•2.8L TurboDiesel Auto, Satnav<br />
•Tonneau,Keyless, 5-StarSafety<br />
•Only 57,050kms<br />
$<br />
49,995<br />
2015 Ford Ranger XLT 2WD<br />
•3.2LTurboDiesel Auto<br />
•Alloys, Tonneau,ParkingSensors<br />
•Bluetooth<br />
$<br />
<strong>23</strong>,995,<br />
2020 HiluxSR5 4WD<br />
•150Kw2.8L TurboDiesel,LatestShape<br />
•Satnav,Camera, 5-Star Safety<br />
•Only <strong>23</strong>,200kms<br />
$<br />
55,995<br />
2019 LandCruiser PradoVX<br />
•2.8L Turbo Diesel, 7-Seater, Leather<br />
•360 camera,5-StarSafety<br />
•Only 42,600kms<br />
$<br />
71,995<br />
2018 Ford Ranger XLT<br />
4WD<br />
•3.2LTurboDieselAuto, Climate Air<br />
•Camera, Satnav, Bluetooth<br />
•118,500kms<br />
$<br />
39,995<br />
2019 HiluxSR5 4WD<br />
•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, Alloys<br />
•Camera, Satnav, Keyless<br />
•Only 54,850kms<br />
$<br />
51,995<br />
2014 Hilux 2WD<br />
•3.0L TurboDiesel,5-Speed Manual<br />
•Canopy, Roof Rack,Alloys,Bluetooth<br />
•Only 68,900kms<br />
$<br />
25,995<br />
2022 LandCruiser 300 VX<br />
•3.3LTwin TurboV6Diesel; Leather<br />
•7-Seater,5-StarSafety, 360 Camera<br />
•GPS, Only8,550kms<br />
$<br />
149,995<br />
2018 Toyota Hiace<br />
•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, 6-Seater<br />
•Fold up Second Row<br />
•Only 68,550kms<br />
$<br />
41,995<br />
2017 LandCruiserPrado TX<br />
•2.8L Turbo Diesel, 7-Seater<br />
•Leather,Keyless,Camera<br />
•Only 37,150kms<br />
WAS$63,995<br />
$ NOW 59,995<br />
2021 Daihatsu Hijet<br />
•660cc PetrolManual,4WD,Flatdeck<br />
•DropSides, Parking Sensors<br />
•LikeNew<br />
•Only 60kms<br />
WAS$24,995<br />
$<br />
21,995<br />
2019 HiluxSR5 4WD<br />
•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto<br />
•Facelift Model,Satnav,5-Star Safety<br />
•Only 37,850kms<br />
WAS$52,995<br />
$<br />
51,995<br />
2021 Daihatsu Hijet<br />
DumpTruck<br />
•650ccPetrolManual, 4WD<br />
•Tipper Deck, DiffLocker<br />
•Hi-Lo Ratio<br />
WAS$31,995<br />
•Only 100kms $<br />
28,995<br />
2016 Hiace Minibus<br />
•3.0L TurboDiesel Auto, 12 seater<br />
•Cargo Converted, CargoBarrier<br />
•128,450kms<br />
$<br />
47,995<br />
Percival Street,Rangiora • Ph (03) 313-8186 any time • www.rangiora.toyota.co.nz<br />
Signature<br />
CLASS<br />
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