North Canterbury News: March 30, 2023

Thursday,March 30,2023 | Issue1039 | www.starnews.co.nz
Fernside home to indoor cannabis operation
By JOHN COSGROVE
Fernside will soon become known as a
centrefor medicalCBD cannabis
production.
Reuben Harvey, founder of Blacks
Avenue, says they are onlyafew
months awayfrom opening theirfirst
indoor organicmedicalcannabis
growingfacility in servicingthe New
Zealandmedicalcannabis industry.
‘‘Our base build is nearing
completion, andthen the NZ Medical
Cannabis Agencyundertakes a
comprehensivesiteaudit.
‘‘Oncetheyare happy with
everything,they grant us theformal
licenceand we can startproducing.’’
He saysithas taken the company
fouryears to reach this point.
‘‘Wehave beenusinglocaltalentand
expertisetobuild this facilityand will
continue to develop the growth of
talentand intellectual property for the
industry here in North Canterbury.’’
Oncetheyare at capacitythey are
aiming to employupto20people
He saystheir new facilitywill take
specific plant genetics fromother
suppliersand growthemthroughto
flower.
Theywill then pass on theraw
startermaterial to other
manufacturers turningitinto New
Zealandmadeand produced
medicines.
‘‘Our indoorfacility has six grow
rooms withacapacity of turningover
50­75 kilosper room.”
Fromthat, he says, theyexpect to
harvest around two tonnes per annum.
‘‘Onthissitewehavescalability to
produceoutdoor crops as well.”
He saystheyare looking to replicate
thismodelacross multiplelocations in
the North Canterbury area.
‘‘Weare in the infancy of the new
medicalcannabis industry in the
country, and we are still looking to
gettingthe runs on theboardinthat
respect.But growthisrisingevery
year.”Hesays hiscultivation partner
PuroNZ, in Marlborough, is scalingup
its outdoor cropsand theyare nowthe
largestCBD cannabiscultivatorin
Australasia.
CBD cannabis operations near ... Reuben Harvey, founder of Blacks Avenue, inside an air dome on aNew Zealand cannabis growing
operation.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Reuben says it was astrategicmove
to have the indoorfacility up and
runningfirst, and thenhave the
scalability to move outside to green
houses or air domesatalaterstage.
‘‘It gives us alot less variables in
terms of production as alot of riskis
mitigated by startingindoors in a
controlled environment.”
As cannabisgrowinghas high
demands on power production, Blacks
Avenue have partneredwith
BioEnergySolutions.
‘‘BioEnergySolutions NZ uses
biomass and carbon­based waste to
makeelectricity.
‘‘Wewillbesupplying them with our
green waste forthemtoconvertitinto
electricitytogrowour plants,while
alsousingtheir REGENi/CHAR
agricultural bio­products as lowcarbonorganic
biostimulants.
He says it’s been abig learning
experience, butthe end goal is to allow
new farmers to comeinto the industry
and to also allowexisting farmers to
convert anddiversify theirincome
streams.”
He saystheywill alsohave the
capability to grow thehighTHC variety
of cannabis alongside thestaple crop
of CBD
CBDdoesnot produce the high
sensation associated with cannabis.
That is from THC variants of the plant
species.
Thefuture opportunities also
involve research anddevelopment for
itemssuch as hemp filament used for
plastic 3D printing.
Researchinto how CBDcan
influenceconcussioninjury recovery
andprevention in rugby,isalso
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iSITE membership cancelled
By ROBYN BRISTOW
The Hurunui iSITE, near the entrance
to the Hanmer Springs pools, is
cancelling its membership of the iSITE
Information Network (VIN).
The Hurunui marketing team has
decided to return it to an Information
Centre, providing the same free
information services it has always done.
Shane Adcock, Sales and Marketing
manager for Hanmer Springs Thermal
Pools &Spa and Hurunui Tourism says
the move is in response to the iSITE
network’s new strategy, which is about
to be implemented.
‘‘We believe that the new strategy does
not fully consider the range of iSITE
ownership and operating models around
the country.
‘‘The strategy has several very
centralised, mandated aspects that we
feel do not fit with our operation,
including point of sale and booking
systems, customer satisfaction
monitoring and New Zealand­made
retail products,’’ he says.
There were also further potential
developments that caused concern,
including acentral digital booking
channel, universal uniforms and
centralised commission arrangements.
Mr Adcock says free information will
still include:
•Information on free and commercial
activities and accommodation in
Hanmer Springs.
•Information on free and commercial
activities and accommodation in the
Hurunui and the surrounding regions.
•Department of Conservation
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•Updates such as the weather, track
conditions, road closures, library
opening times, etc.
Lights out Kaikoura to save birds
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
Turn your lights off, Kaikōura ­
threatened sea birds depend on it.
Volunteers have been busy tendering
to injured birds after 100 young Hutton’s
shearwaters crash landed in the town
last Wednesday evening.
Hutton’s Shearwater Charitable Trust
trustee Nicky McArthur has put the call
out to residents to turn out their lights at
night to give the newly fledged birds a
better chance of survival.
Young birds crash landing was an
annual problem as young birds leaving
the nest to fly to winter feeding grounds
became disorientated due to the town’s
lighting and other artificial lighting.
It has reinforced the town’s bid to
become an international dark sky
sanctuary, which would protect local
wildlife, she said.
‘‘I would like to thank each and every
volunteer who goes out in the evening to
rescue these birds and drop them off at
our hub, and comes out the next day to
attend to them.’’
Among the volunteers at the hub, next
to the Department of Conservation boat
shed in Ludstone Road, were students
from St Joseph’s School.
Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle also
called in on Thursday morning, after
hearing about the high number of crash
landings.
The birds were checked, banded,
measured and weighed, before being
released when they were well enough.
Mrs McArthur said the rescued birds
were considerably lighter this year than
previous years.
‘‘It seems to be that the adult birds
were having to travel further out to sea
to find food.’’
St Joseph’s School principal Judith
Ford said it was ‘‘a great learning
experience’’ for her students.
‘‘The kids love it and they can see they
Pitching in ... Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle (back, left) called in to check on the efforts of
volunteers at the Hutton’s shearwater ‘‘Flysafe’’ hub, meeting with St Joseph School
principal Judith Ford and her pupils Charlotte Addis (left), Amaia Ngapora, Rhiley Turner,
Felix Chambers, Quinn Laugesen and Liam Kobayashi.
PHOTO: NICKY MCARTHUR
are doing something good in the
community, and they are helping these
endemic birds.
‘‘They are doing something pretty
special.’’
Kaikōura is the only known breeding
ground for Hutton’s shearwaters, near
human habitation.
They have traditionally nested in the
sub­alpine environment, in mountains
1200 to 1800 metres above sea level.
Sixty years ago there were 10 colonies,
but today just two wild colonies remain.
Asmall colony has been established
on the Kaikōura Peninsula in
partnership with Ngāti Kurī.
Mrs McArthur said once they had
crash landed, the birds could not take
off.
She urged people to be gentle when
picking them up and take them to the
hub in abox with plenty of air.
Mrs McArthur is also chairperson of
the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust, which is
preparing aprivate plan change to the
Kaikōura District Plan.
It can then apply to the International
Dark Sky Association for dark sky
sanctuary status.
The Hutton’s Shearwaters Charitable
Trust’s ‘‘Flysafe’’ campaign runs until
mid­April.
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Piano is key to artist’sproject
By JOHN COSGROVE
Acolourful outdoor piano is proving to
be abig hit with pedestrians in
Rangiora, especially students.
Waimakariri District Council
community projects officer Mike Kwant,
has his office window right next to the
newly installed piano and says he often
goes out to congratulate the players on
their skills.
‘‘I’m hearing some amazing sounds.
It’s like having aconcert pianist playing
right outside my window.’’
‘‘What they play makes you get up and
have alook and see who’s playing, it’s
quite amazing stuff.’’
Council staff are also amazed at how
good many of the young people are.
Community facilities officer Isibeal
Clark says it’s wonderful how popular
the outdoor piano has become.
‘‘Lots of students are coming in after
school, it’s been amazing to learn many
haven't had piano lessons before. They
tell us they are all self taught, they learnt
it through YouTube or from friends.
‘‘It’s just beautiful to be able to hear
the amazing music they are playing, and
the singing also.’’
The ‘botanical’ themed piano came
about when Clark’s team was tasked a
year ago with activating aspace on the
laneway beside the council building on
High Street in Rangiora.
It had to be low cost and yet attractive
to people walking past, to get them to
stop and interact with the space.
The idea of using one of the many
pianos the council has in storage was
mooted, based on similar projects in
Nelson and overseas.
They approached Rangiora­based
visual artist Julie Hassell and asked her
to submit design concepts.
Julie says she knew of the project
because her art mentor in San Francisco
was also working on expanding asimilar
street piano project they have had for
many years.
She put forward five different design
Botanical theme ... Rangiora based visual artist Julie Hassell and the public use piano she
was commissioned to paint.
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
ideas for the council to look at.
‘‘They chose the one which best suited
the open brief for anice bright design
that connected with nature,’’ she says.
‘‘The botanical design was for me the
most exciting as it was very free flowing,
very bright and fun.’’
The piano was delivered to her studio
just before Christmas.
‘‘It took alot of work to prepare the
nearly 100 year old piano for painting,
because of its age and lack of finish.’’
She says it was amazing seeing it come
to life as she painted it with special
paint she bought locally.
‘‘I used specially made Chalk Paint
from Rustic Restyle in Rangiora.
‘‘‘I used some gorgeous, sumptuous
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design pop.
‘‘It was an incredible journey as an
artist seeing my vision come to fruition.’’
The piano was unveiled outside the
Rangiora library recently with several
local pianists entertaining the crowd.
Julie says she’s received many
wonderful messages of support and
photos online of people’s children
playing on the piano.
‘‘It’s been beautiful seeing that
connection of the public with something
Ihave created. It’s one of the best
feedbacks as an artist you can get, as
people enjoy something you have
created.’’
The life story of Trudi not quite sold out
More than300 booksfollowing thelife
of Trudi Johnston andher popular
weeklynewspaper column Living with
aBrain Tumour,which featured in
TheStar, have been sold.
Now there arejust 40 left to sell,
with theproceeds from theproject
going to CanTeen.
“CanTeen was suchabigpartof
Trudi’s life,” her parents Pat andJock
Johnston of Kaiapoi say.
For almost twoyears, Trudi wrotea
diary in TheStarofher experience
with cancer, unwavering in her
determination to getsomething to
print almost every week, evenduring
hertoughest times.
Each week shewould give an
inspiring and very honest account of
herjourney, right up until her death in
2006.
Pat and Jock put togethera
compelling book of her journey,which
became available to thepublic last
year.
“The response we have hadhas been
overwhelming.She touched alot of
people’s lives,” they said.
Trudi started writing the column in
2004. She was 24. TheStar editorBarry
Clarke hadapproached CanTeen,
looking forayoung person living with
cancer to write about their journey.
Trudi hadbeen diagnosed with a
braintumourand was quick to puther
hand up to do it.
Writing aweekly column was not an
easy assignment. Mr Clarke warned
Trudi that there wouldprobably be
times shewould want to give up, andif
things got bad for her health­wise, she
would need to be honest andstraight
with readers.
Butshe wasupfor thechallenge,
sharingher journey with readers and
inspiring so many people withher
courage, honesty and relentless
positivity,Jocksays.
To purchase abookemail
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Atruffle experience
By RACHEL MACDONALD
What do you do when around 120 people
turn up for afternoon tea on the
weekend?
In the case of Bill Lee, of Kings
Truffles in Waipara, you show them
around the property, then offer them
coffee, tea, and truffle­buttered French
bread.
The event, last Sunday, was part of the
Nuffield 2023 International Triennial
Conference.
Finishing on April 2, this is anine­day
international agribusiness event
attended by key decision­makers,
investors and influencers from here and
around the world, all looking to learn,
innovate and network to build their
businesses.
Bill’s property was just one in North
Canterbury chosen as ashowcase.
The delegates had all just had lunch at
Waipara Springs Winery.
‘‘I jumped on one of the buses, and
they were with us from 1.30 until 4.30
that afternoon, to learn about what we
do,’’ says Bill.
His family­run business owns two
blocks, one of six hectares and one of
nine hectares, which together form the
Kings truffiere.
They are planted in evergreen oaks,
which have been infected as seedlings
with the truffle fungus.
‘‘We plant the seedlings out when they
are ayear old and then it takes around
six years for them to produce truffles,’’
Bill says.
After that, its up to his truffle dogs to
hunt out the treasure.
‘‘All our dogs are bitsers. There’s abit
of lab in there, abit of collie, and abit of
short­haired pointer.
‘‘They just need to have akeen nose,
be eager to please, and be happy to
learn,’’ he says.
‘‘I’ve been asheep farmer, and its
harder on the dogs to hunt truffles than
Popular. .. King’s black truffles are
considered to be particularly sweet.
PHOTO: FILE
it is to work stock, so they do two­hour
shifts each to fill our orders.’’
And unless the truffles are destined
for Kings commercial kitchen, they are
dug to order, largely for chefs in
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch,
and Queenstown.
There are also afew private clients,
looking for something special for a
dinner party.
‘‘We grow black truffles, which are
popular for their aroma and flavour, and
our North Canterbury truffles are
considered internationally to be
particularly sweet.
‘‘With 150 different aromatics in them,
you only need to add avery little to your
dish to make it really special,’’ says Bill.
‘‘They have ashelf life of three weeks,
so making fresh dishes, truffle salt, or
truffle butter are great options.’’
The business is investigating the
United States commercial market,
which embraces New Zealand butter, to
see how Kiwi truffle butter will be
received.
Bill’s last word of advice —‘‘Truffles
are an expensive commodity, but never
freeze them —that kills the essence of
the truffle, literally.’’
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The highly anticipated annual Duck
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take atwo­year hiatus, bought family
and friends from all corners of
Silverstream and the wider Kaiapoi
community, to watch their ducks race
down the river.
The race raised $760 for the Kaiapoi
Community Garden,acharitable trust
located on the school playing fields of
Kaiapoi Borough School. The garden
provides sustainable gardening skills
to all members of the community and
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the Garden to Table programme.
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day of fun and fundraising, with Lime
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developers, sponsoring the event.
Following the race, the community
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The North Canterbury News, March 30, 2023
Councils and Govt need to work together
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
Canterbury’s environmental
challenges require collaboration,
Environment Canterbury (ECan)chair
PeterScottsays.
He sayscouncilsand central
governmentneed to work together to
manage nitrate levels,ensuresafe
drinking water, look afterrivers and
address regional transport issues.
Cr Scottaddressed Tuesday’s
Hurunui District Council meeting in
Amberley about the challenges facing
the region.
‘‘We are constricted by rates, and
thereisalack of understanding of
what our different roles are, and I
thinkascouncils we need to work
closer together.’’
Cr Scottsaid aunitary authority,as
proposedbythe ChristchurchCity
Council, was not the answer.
He saidCanterbury was the second
most populous region with 730,000
residents,but it had sparserural
areasinthe Kaikōura,Hurunui,
Mackenzie, Waimate and Waitaki
districts.
‘‘Thestrength in Canterbury is the
number of people we have supporting
the things we do.’’
ECan has responsibility for 56 rivers
covering 70,000km,but has rating
districts covering just 2000km of
rivers.
Slashwas amajor problem in
flooded rivers during Cyclone
Gabrielle’sdevastation in the North
Island recently, and Cr Scott says this
is ahigh risk in Canterbury.
‘‘Theriversare overgrownwith
willows and it is the willows that cause
Ashley/Rakahuri River ... ECan has responsibility for 56 rivers covering 70,000km, but has
rating districts covering just 2000km of rivers in Canterbury, ECan chair Peter Scott says.
the slash which come up against the
bridges and the dams and it chews
stuff around in aflood and that is what
happened in Hawkes Bay.
‘‘It is justhorrendous as riverscan
changecourse and put silt
everywhere.’’
But it needed funding.
He suggested councillors could
consider asking for aHurunuirate to
allow ECan to step in and do the work.
ECan had put abusinesscase to
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government to assist with addressing
the region’s river challenges,
includingnitratelevels and other
localised problems.
Cr Scott has also invited Local
GovernmentMinisterKieran
McAnulty to visit the region’s rivers.
He says ECan was working to
address itscomplexfreshwater
issues,while it wasawaiting the
Supreme Court hearing on a
Christchurchwater bottling plant
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consent.
‘‘We thinkwehave areally good
solution for where we are so we won’t
have to backtrack.
‘‘Butthe issue we have at the
moment is there is anon­disclosure
agreement and an Order in Council in
place, so until it is known to us we
can’tmove forward.’’
ECan’s biggest expense was public
transport, which was funded througha
mix of governmentfunding and
targeted rates.
But the government’s funding model
restricted how the money could be
spent, lockingECan into contractsand
therewere large,empty buseson
several routes.
Legislationhad been proposed
whichwould provide more flexibility
such as running smaller buses, like
the MyWay scheme in Timaru.
The Hurunui District Council is
seeking feedback on its draft waste
managementand minimisation plan.
Councillors approved the draftplan at
the council meeting on Tuesday,
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OPINION
6 The North Canterbury News, March 30, 2023
Mayor Marie Black
Councils can play a
role in employment
Mayors Taskforce forJobs (MTFJ)
origins go backtothe year2000, when a
groupofseven Mayors from around
New Zealandgathered in Christchurch
—one of those sevenwas our own
Hurunui Mayor, the late John Chaffey.
This group acknowledged that
communitiesled by their Mayors could
play acrucial role in fostering
employment opportunities for their
youth.
MTFJ has nowgrown to anetwork of
New ZealandMayors.
Acore group holdsquarterly meetings
in Wellington with Ministers and
Officials from government departments
whohold responsibilitiesfor the over
all visionand directionalleadership
and strategic focus for the programme.
Ihave been appointed to thiscore
groupwith my first meeting in
Wellington to be held on the 31st March.
Iamlooking forward to contributing
to the outcomesfor ruralyouth who
oftenface more challengeswhen
entering the work force, including the
righttraining, driver licensing, andlack
of accesstoemployers and support
services.
Havingintroduced the programme
over the past three years to the district,
it is pleasing to reportthatover 100
young people have been supported into
sustainable employment, this occurs
because we have strong relationships
with many employers whoare engaged
with the programme, with an equally
strong relationship withthe Ministry of
SocialDevelopment.
Brad Olsen visited the Hurunui last
week, and informed the community that
we needtoget the balance of bringing
young people into the workforce, if your
business is keen to learn more and
participate, Iwould encourage you to
contact either Prudence Roberts or
Chris King at the Hurunui District
Council.
Brad signalled his endorsement for
the value of the programme with his
simplemessage thatsupported and
enabled young peopletoenter the work
forcewith all the skills andattributes
required.
Brad is the Chief Executive and
principal economist at Infometricswho
has the ability to communicate complex
and detailed trends in asimple,
relatable and useful manner.
His simple messagetoget through the
tough economic future is to prioritise
and consolidate spending for the year
ahead.
The economy is like apot of boiling
water —intimes of tensionitneeds to
continue to bubble away beforeitcan
get back to afull rolling boil.
We are in that tensionatpresent.
Mayors fear super city
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury’s three mayors fear
local democracy could be lost amid talk
of a‘‘super city’’.
The mayors were responding to the
Christchurch City Council’s submission
on the draft future for local government
report, where it advocated for the city to
become aunitary authority.
Aunitary authority would incorporate
the power and responsibility of a
regional council.
There are just six unitary authorities
in New Zealand –Auckland, Gisborne,
Nelson, Marlborough, Tasman and the
Chatham Islands.
Given the close relationship between
the Christchurch, Selwyn and
Waimakariri councils, the prospect of a
Greater Christchurch unitary authority
has been mooted.
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon said
he was surprised to hear of the city
council’s submission, but there was no
appetite for amalgamation.
‘‘One of the biggest challenges if you
have aunitary authority is where would
the boundaries be and who would look
after the rivers.
‘‘Canterbury stretches from Waitaki to
Kaikōura and rivers are often the
boundaries between districts, so who
would look after the rivers which sit on
the boundaries between districts.
‘‘We don’t agree with everything
Environment Canterbury does, but we
have agood relationship.’’
Hurunui Mayor Marie Black said a
unitary authority would ‘‘rob our
communities of the voices that we have
been advocating for across all the reform
process’’.
‘‘A super city is an interesting concept
as where would you draw the boundaries
and how does this capture the place of
belonging which is very much afeature
of how we relate to our community and
our people.
‘‘I would not see that aunitary
authority would bring value to adistrict
like the Hurunui.’’
Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle said he
was not surprised to hear of the
Christchurch submission, but he feared
aunitary authority could leave Hurunui
and Kaikōura out on their own.
‘‘I was guessing they were going to
have crack at it.
‘‘I don’t see we would be any better off.
All Ican see is the big players
demanding what they want.’’
If there was going to be any
amalgamation, Mr Mackle said he could
live with apartnership between
Kaikōura, Hurunui and Waimakariri.
But his preference was for the status
quo.
‘‘We do work in with Hurunui and we
have good relationships across North
Canterbury.’’
In its submission, Environment
Canterbury suggested the differences
between regional councils and city and
district councils ‘‘could be better
articulated and considered’’.
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Minor tweaks can be expected in Government ‘reset’
By DAVIDHILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
Only minortweaks are expected from
the Government’s‘‘reset’’ of Three
Watersreform, Waimakariri Mayor
Dan Gordon says.
Mr Gordon attended ameeting at the
Beehive on Tuesday with other Mayors
and Local GovernmentMinister
KieranMcAnulty to discuss possible
changes to the government’s proposed
reform.
The Communities 4Local
Democracy (C4LD)co­chairperson
said it was ‘‘a positive meeting’’, but
the Mr McAnulty did not addressthe
Mayor’s concerns.
‘‘We appreciated the chancetobe
part of the discussion, but it appears
only minorchanges are being
considered.’’
The possibility of creating more
than the proposed four entities was
raised, but it did not go far enough,Mr
Gordon said.
‘‘Forusitisnot simply about the
number or sizeofentities proposed, it
has always been about ownership and
effective controland influence of our
assets.
‘‘It is an issue of basicproperty
rights, which was apoint we made
cleartothe Minister.’’
Mr Gordon said thereneeded to be
further movementfrom the
Government before aconsensus could
be achieved with councils and the
widercommunity.
‘‘We renewed our offer to work
together with the Governmenttosee if
we can find consensus.
‘‘It would be ideal if support could
be achieved that is cross­party, as if it
is rushed it will simply become a
politicalfootball and an issue at this
year’s election.’’
Mr Gordon and fellowC4LD cochairperson,
Manawatū MayorHelen
Worboys sent afollow up letter to Mr
McAnulty and the Prime Minister to
reiterate theirposition.
Mr McAnulty said the purpose of the
meeting was to seekinput from the
Mayors before he presented proposals
to Cabinet.
‘‘From my perspective Ifelt the
discussions were productive and
informative. Local councils were clear
on their thoughts on how we move
forward together.’’
He declined to discuss those
conversations publicly as he was still
working through the options. Mr
McAnulty said he would now consult
withthe sector and iwi.
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Anight dancing and socialising
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Nearly nine years ago Paula Thackwell
decided to provide social interaction for
people with disabilities.
She organised an evening for them
and their carers at the Rangiora Baptist
Church, where they could dance the
night away, and have fun.
The evening has become so popular
people come from all over Canterbury,
Auckland and the West Coast.
It is now also held twice ayear over
two nights.
The latest gig is this Friday (March 31),
and Saturday (April 1) —with another
two evenings planned in November.
Organiser Paula Thackwell says it is
not about making money.
‘‘It is about providing agood nights
entertainment and making great
memories,’’ she says.
Around 500 people, and about 50
volunteers are expected to attend and
listen to tunes of today and yesteryear,
or dance until their hearts are content.
Paula says Marion Outlaws, all the
way from Westport, will be playing,
because they wouldn’t give up the
evening for ‘‘anything’’.
DJ EMCEE will also provide plenty of
music to ensure people have agreat
evening.
There are spot prizes provided by
people from all over Canterbury.
The Woodend Christian Camp has
made its facilities available for out­oftowners
for free to give people aholiday,
particularly for those who seldom leave
the facilities they live in.
Entry is $5 and people wanting to
attend should phone Paula urgently on
(03) 313 8989 or email
nanpthackwell@slingshot.co.nz.
It is $5 per person at the door, with
bottles of soft drink 50c each. Supper
will be provided.
Meanwhile Paula also runs an
interdenominational Freedom Worship
evening on the first Friday of the month
(5pm to 7pm), also at the Rangiora
Baptist Church facility, and on the
second, third and fourth Fridays there is
Freedom bowls from 7pm to 8pm,
costing $3 ahead.
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Wakatu project revived
By DAVID HILL,
LocalDemocracy Reporter
Are you looking for the opportunity to
invest in Kaikōura’s future?
The KaikōuraDistrict Council is
seekinganew investmentpartner to
reignite the WakatuQuay
development.
The council will go backtothe
investmentmarket nextmonthtoseek
interest fromprospective investors for
the Kānoi ­ProvincialGrowth Fund
project.
It hasuntilJune this year to confirm
the investmentarrangementswith the
Ministry of Business, Innovation and
Employment,beforeitcan secure the
remainder of the$9.88million grant.
Thealternativewas forthe council to
take thelead, which would requirean
additional $800,000 investmentfrom
thecouncil.
‘‘We recognise that the investment
market is prettytightatthe moment,so
we are looking at various options,’’
chief executiveWill Doughty said.
‘‘Thereason weregot thegrantwas to
stimulate economic developmentand
thisproject will reallyhelptodothat.
‘‘There is astrong commitment from
the council to move forward with this
projectand we just need to work out
what is possiblefinancially.’’
Mr Doughty said any council
investmentwould be loan funded and
would be subjecttonext year’s2024/34
LongTerm Plan process.
If thecouncil wastotakethe lead,it
would likelybeastaged development,
with buildings constructed as tenants
were lined up.
Thebenefitfor the council in leading
theprojectwouldbethe abilityto
receive arental income, which could
be usedfor servicingdebt.
‘‘Oneofthe coreprinciples fromthe
getgowas thatthe burdenwouldn’tfall
on the ratepayer, so it has gottobeselfsustaining,’’
Mr Doughty said.
Theprojecthad come alongway in
thethree years since MBIE first
awarded the grant in early 2020.
Later that yearthe council
completedthe demolition and
clearanceofthe old commercial
fishingbuildings, before engaging
Warren&Mahoney to develop the
concept designs thefollowingyear.
Last yearthe council installed anew
power supply,upgradedthe water
infrastructure and repaired the sea
walls.
Aresource consentfor the
development of sixcommercial
buildings was submittedinAugust last
year and wasbeingconsidered by
externalplanningconsultantsRMG.
Butthe project suffered amajor
setback in October lastyear when the
preferredinvestment partner, Cooper
Developments, withdrewfromthe
project.
‘‘We know so much more nowhaving
gone throughthe process withCoopers
than we did at the start of theprocess,
so we areinamuchbetter position to
move forward,’’ Mr Doughtysaid. The
council is keentohearfromany
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8 The North Canterbury News, March 30, 2023
Millie’sdream comes true at NZ champs
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Millie McIlraith continues to be right on
target for higher honours in the world of
clay target shooting.
The bubbly 16­year­old Hurunui
College student shot her way into first
reserve for the New Zealand Open
women's Down the Line Team (DTL),
while shooting at the New Zealand open
DTL Nationals held at Hamilton
recently.
In just her third year of shooting clays,
Millie is now ranked the sixth women
shooter in New Zealand for DTL.
‘‘It’s adream come true,’’ says Millie.
She had no intention of attending the
national championships in Hamilton,
carefully watching her dollars, and
making the most of the MainPower
scholarship in partnership with the
North Canterbury Sport and Recreation
Trust, awarded to her at last year’s
North Canterbury Sports Awards, which
has improved her ability to shoot this
year, for which she is really grateful.
‘‘But then Igot acall at 7.30am on
Monday, one week before the Nationals
started, from the New Zealand Clay
Shooting Association.
‘‘Someone had pulled out of the South
Island Junior team and they wanted me
to go up and shoot.
‘‘We found away,’’ says Millie, who is
incredibly grateful for the support of the
Youth Sport Scholarship.
‘‘Without their support Iwouldn't
have been able to attend.’’
She arrived for the last three days of
competition knowing she had some
‘‘really important work to do under a
large amount of pressure’’.
Although the North Island junior team
won the event, Millie top scored for the
South Island junior team, and went on to
win Gold in the New Zealand for the B
grade single barrel event (one shot at a
clay).
Millie scored 46 out of 50, only missing
four clays, which got her through to a
shoot­off against two other shooters
which she won.
Her scores after the three days of
shooting qualified her for first reserve
in the New Zealand open Women's team.
Millie was not called on to shoot, but
says it was ahuge honour and an
amazing experience.
‘‘It was pretty crazy. It was agreat
week with great people,’’ says Millie.
She had agreat lead into the national
championship, with her MainPower
Scholarship enabling her to attend the
Canterbury District shoot where she
won Top Women in Canterbury for eight
of her nine events, and coming away
being the top women in the Canterbury
district over the whole competition.
She has some exciting plans ahead
training for the Canterbury Schools ,the
South Island secondary school’s, and
national school’s shoots.
Millie attributes alot of her success to
the Amberley Gun Club.
‘‘They are incredibly supportive, and
very, very proud.
‘‘They are great blokes, it's like having
30 granddads.’’
Aside from her scholarship,
sponsorship has also helped Millie to
grow within the sport she loves.
Kilwell Sports, Jansen Electrical and
Gun City have also enabled Millie to
continue to aim high.
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Childcare news is welcomed
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
Aformer Hurunui district councillor
hopes the issue of childcare allowances
for elected members may finallybe
resolved.
Julia McLean welcomed newsLocal
Government New Zealand (LGNZ)had
released anew guidance on parentalleave
and childcare allowances.
‘‘How refreshing to see LGNZtake an
activeroll in leading this discussion.
‘‘In my time they leftitup to young
elected memberstotry and convince
councils.’’
She was elected to the Hurunui District
Council in 2016 as ayoungmum of three
children and raisedthe question of
childcareallowances.
‘‘WhenIlook back it was pretty ballsy.It
can be alonely journey when you
representasmall minority.’’
She wrotetothe Remuneration
Authority at the time whichled to the
provisionfor childcare subsidies being
included in councillors’ allowances, but
the Authority leftitup to councilstomake
the decision.
The recent announcement by LGNZ
chief executive Susan Freeman­Greene
followed news Rotorua Mayor Tania
Tapsell is set to givebirth to ababy girl in
June.
Ms McLean said therewas alot of talk
Welcome news ... Julia McLean is happy
new guidance on parental leave and
childcare allowances has been released.
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around encouragingyounger peopleto
stand for local government, but there was
not alwaysthe support available when
theywere elected.
She said it was not justaboutyoung
mums, but anyonewho was aprimary
caregiver.
‘‘I had singlefathers telling me how
muchofadifference it would maketo
their decision to stand or continue
standing.
‘‘And it is not just about childcare, it
could be someone lookingafter adisabled
or an elderly family member.’’
She said the demands on acouncillor
meant meetingsand engagementscould
be arranged at short notice,sochildcare
arrangements were often madeonan
‘‘adhoc basis’’,which could be costly.
She suggestedgivingcouncillors a
choiceover whatallowancesthey
received,such as cellphone, travel costs,
conference accommodation and meal
allowances.
‘‘When Ilook back, we had some nice
food at conferences, but Iwouldrather
have taken apacked lunch and had my
childcare costs subsidised.’’
Whileshe received supportatanational
level, MsMcLeansaid she was surprised
by the backlashshe received locally and
the unwantedattention on social media.
‘‘There were alot of nasty online
comments. Ihad never really done
Facebookbefore then and Imade the
mistake of reading it.
‘‘If anyonewantedtotake it down an
ugly path,they could.’’
Ms McLean, who served aterm on the
council, recalled breastfeeding her baby
in the middle of ameeting in Waiau after
the earthquake.
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Rga Airfield open takes flight
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Between 60 to 70 light aircraft couldbeon
the ground at the RangioraAirfieldthis
SaturdayApril 1, whenthe Canterbury
RecreationalAircraft Club (CRAC) hosts
their open day.
CRACcommitteemember and
organiser IainMcPhailsays the club
holds an open day every coupleofyears.
‘‘The idea is to connecttothe
community as it givesthem agreat chance
to see what theCRAC flyinthe air on a
regular basis overhead.
‘‘Italsoshowcases the diversity of
aircraft our members haveinNew
Zealand's largestflying club.
‘‘Weare part of Rangiora and the
greater North Canterbury areaand the
openday letsusshow offwhatwecan do.’’
He saysthere willbeplenty of planes to
lookatwithplanesofall shapesand sizes
on show includingtrikes, microlights,and
more.
‘‘There will be amyriad of modeltypes
there, including one that is beingbuiltin
hanger one.
‘‘Wewanttoshowitoff so peoplecan
get to seewhat buildingasport aircraftis
all about.’’
The CRACopenday startsat10amand
finishes at 3pm.
Open day near ... Canterbury Recreational Aircraft Club member Iain McPhail with one
of the 60 plus aircraft on show at the CRAC open day at Rangiora Airfield. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
Members are offering paid flights
whichMrMcPhail sayscould be the start
of someone's flyingcareer.
‘‘Theflightsare about20­25 minutes in
length andcouldbethe first entryin
someone’s flyinglog book to carry on in
the future.’’
Mr McPhail says thereisfreeentryto
the eventand children are mostwelcome.
He advisesthe event willbewell
signposted and to park in designated
parking areas,but please no pets.
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12 The North Canterbury News, March 30, 2023
Regional policy needed
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury’s food rescue
organisationsays it backsacall for
afood waste policy to be developed
in the region.
Satisfy Food Rescue
chairperson Phillipa Hunt says
food security has become more
important in the wakeofnatural
disastersand the Covid­19
pandemic.
Shewas respondingto
commentsfrom Foodbank
Aotearoa New Zealand chief
executive JohnMilligan, who
addressed last week’s
Environment Canterbury (ECan)
meeting calling for apolicy to
reducefood waste in Canterbury.
‘‘Food security is so important,
particularly whenyou see natural
disasters, droughts and
pandemics, so we can be more
resilientand it is going to become
more of issue in the future,’’she
said.
‘‘Here in the Waimakariri,
becausewerespondedtothe
earthquakes, the systems were in
place to respond to the Covid
situation, which is where Food
SecureNorth Canterbury was able
to be set up fairly quickly.
‘‘Iwould be interested in seeing
afood waste policy developed and
we would want to be apart of it.’’
Ms Hunt said when it cameto
reducing food waste, it was about
feeding peoplefirst, animals
second and then composting.
Going to landfill should only be a
last resort, she said.
Mr Milligan said globally the
world was facing one of itsworst
food crises in modern history.
Rescuing food ... Satisfy Food Rescue chairperson Phillipa Hunt (centre)
sorts out food with staff members Stef Van Meer (left) and Michelle
Campbell.
PHOTO: FILE
New Zealand was not immune,
withCovid, supply chain issues,
rising inflation, climate change
and Cyclone Gabrielle.
But he saidthere was enough
foodavailable to ensureevery New
Zealanderhad three nutritious
meals aday, provided distribution
and food wastechallenges couldbe
overcome.
‘‘One in five kids will have gone
to school this morning without
breakfastand many will go to bed
without tea,’’ he toldthe ECan
councillors.
‘‘One­third of all of our food is
totally wasted and it is something
we need to workvery hard at
combating.’’
He said Canada and several
Europeancountries had passed
foodwastage laws.
The office of the Prime
Minister’sChiefScience Advisor
produced areport on foodwaste
lastyear,but the government had
yet to produce apolicyor
legislation.
Foodwaste was aclimate
change issue, being amajor
producer of methane gas, with
wasted loavesofbread being
among the worstoffenders.
Mr Milligan said Canterbury was
feeling theeffects of food shortages
arising from Cyclone Gabrielle,
withfood and supportbeing
redistributed to the North Island.
Families who had left damaged
homes and cometostaywith
whānau in Canterburywere also
needing support, he said.
The ECan councillors votedto
refer the mattertothe Canterbury
Joint Waste Committee.
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New home concept ... Work has begun on the foundations of the
new Coldstream Tennis Club’s clubhouse facilities next door to the
Mainpower Tennis Centre in Rangiora.
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New clubhouse begins
By JOHN COSGROVE
Workhas started on anew
clubhousefor theColdstream
TennisClub at theMainpower
TennisCentre in Rangiora.
By the timethe competition
starts in October, work is
expected to have been
completed on the newstate of
the art clubhouse.
After theconstructionofthe
fully lit ten­court complex was
completed last year, the
clubhouseisthe final piece of
aworld class facility for North
Canterbury.
The 200sqm facilities are
plannedtohave an extensive
communalarea, ameeting
room, cluboffice, male and
female toilets and showers, a
kitchen/barsection and apro
shopfacility.
Headcoach/clubmanager
Stu Chalmers says Archco in
Rangiora hasdonean
incredible job withthe design.
‘‘WDBuild havealreadymade
astart to the buildingand
there is considerablevisual
progress now thatthe
foundation work has
commenced.’’
ClubpresidentLaurence
Smith says it hadbeen alot of
hardwork by awonderful
committee who had driven the
project over thepastfew years.
The complexcame about
after the Rangioraand
Southbrook Tennis clubs sold
their properties and pooled
their money to build anew
complexfor members.
‘‘The Waimakariri District
Council then helped us out and
providedthe landwhich we
first resurfaced andthenbuilt
the new courts andput lighting
in. Nowthe clubhouseisunder
way.’’
The build is thelegacyofall
the workbycommittees from
the old tennis clubswhich
havebeeninRangiora since
the late1920’s, Mr Smith says.
It is plannedtoholdagrand
opening laterinthe year to
markthe occasion.
Let’sTalk
aboutthe Draft
Annual Plan
2023/24
We’reseeking your feedback on severaltopicsinthisyear’sDraft
Annual Plan.These focusoncontinuing todeliver highlevelsof
infrastructure, community facilities as well as protectingour natural
environment.
Specificallythe Councilisasking forfeedback on:
• Investment needed to meet new water standards
• Stormwater upgrades needed to respond to extreme weather events
• Inflation fuelling higher roading costs.
Have your say before Monday 17April 2023
waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk

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Guiding learning in Kaiapoi’sred zone
By JOHN COSGROVE
15
Rangers, Guides, Brownies and Pippin
girls,aged from five to 17 years,
descended on Kaiapoi’s Red Zone last
Thursday evening in searchof‘loot’.
They searched in bushesand trees for
minions and stuffedanimals, toys which
Kaiapoi Brownies and Rakahuri Pippins
unit team leader Kathryn Gibson had
foundinopshops overthe past 12
months.
Theseincluded sloths, gorillas,
monkeys, native birds, snakes, insects,
spiders and geckos.
The girls were divided into teams and
also had to find pictures of predators,
such as stoats,ferrets, hedgehogs and
rats,which were hidden theretoraise
awarenessofthe drivetobepredator
free by 2050.
The mission was to find four kinds of
loot in the Capture M.I.A.R. (minions,
insects, animals and rubbish).
Mrs Gibson said once they foundthe
‘loot’ theytook it to the check­in gazebo,
wherepoints were awardedand collated.
The girlstakingpart were from the
Cust Guide Club, Rangiora Brownies,
Rangiora Guides,Rakahuri Pippins,
Kaiapoi Brownies, Kaiapoi Guides,
Rakahuri Rangers and Burwood
Brownies.
The ‘loot’ search also included any
rubbish foundinthe 1.1kmsquare area.
Mrs Gibson said everyone had agreat
time as they scurriedaroundthe open
areasofthe red zone,and some girls
were very goodatfinding rubbish, while
others demonstrated theirdepth of
knowledge about Girl Guidingatthe
question and answer postsdotted about
the course.
Loot in hand ... Sophie Glynn, aged 9, a
Kaiapoi Brownie member clutches her finds.
Found ... Paige Harvie, aged 6, aKaiapoi Pippin with the
toy owl she found while taking part in Girl Guiding North
Canterbury’s fun event in Kaiapoi on Thursday evening.
PHOTOS:JOHN COSGROVE
Uncovered ... Suzi Haslett­Watts, aged 10, with aminion she found.
Fun in red zone ... Kaiapoi Guide member Hazel Payne with the
loot she found.

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Trap building ... Traps have built from scratch.
Predators trapped
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
Arūnanga­led project is reconnecting
young Kaikōura Māori and saving native
bird species.
Te Tau Wairehu oMarokura predator
control project was established by Te
Rūnanga oKaikōura in September 2021
to provide employment to local youth
and to lay predator traps along 120km of
coastline.
Last month the Jobs for Naturefundedproject
celebrated one year
since the first trap was laid, senior
project co­ordinator Rawina Thomas
said.
‘‘It had never been done before, but
we took it in our stride.
‘‘We now employ 11 peopleand we are
hopingtoexpand.’’
The first six monthswas spent
providingtraining and teaching young
peoplehow to buildand set the traps.
Along the way they have gained
qualifications in pestmanagement and
learntskills such as GIS mapping and
first aid, with support fromTeHā o
Mātauranga and the Kaikōura Mayors’
Taskforce for Jobsprogramme.
‘‘A lot our field workers are in their
20s, so it is quite fresh for them,’’Ms
Thomassaid.
‘‘For many of them it is their first full
time job, so their confidence is the
biggest thing that has grown.
‘‘The exciting thing for me as afield
workerisweare engaging the next
generation to be involved and giving
them the skills to thrive and be industry
leaders.’’
The first trapwas laidatOaro, south
of Kaikōura, in February last year, and
the traplinewas finallylaid at
Rakaitauheke (MarfellsBeach), near
Lake Grassmere in Marlborough,last
month.
Traps have been laid every100 metres
along the trapline and were stillbeing
built so there were plentyofspares.
Field workerscontinued to checkon
the traps, with maintenance every three
months, and atrapping app meantthe
traps were monitored.
Each trap has adouble mechanism
with two catches possible, ‘‘and
sometimes we get three in one’’.
To date more than 1100predators
have been caught, including rats,
hedgehogs, mustelids, stoatsand
rabbits. The sacrifice of the predators
was respected with afarewell and
burial, Ms Thomas said.
‘‘A rat doesn’t see itself as arodentor
apest. It does what it was borntodo, so
we believe there is some honourinthat,
so its sacrificeneeds to be honoured.’’
The workisprotecting banded
dotterel and Hutton’sshearwaterbirds,
PHOTOS:TE TAU WAIREHU OMAROKURA
Field work ... Young Kaikōura Māori have
been learning skills and protecting native
birds.
which were toanga to Ngāti Kurī.
The projectalso had weeding
contracts around the KowhaiRiverand
Oaro Wetlands to ensure the young
workers wereemployedfull time.
Cultural development was abig part of
the project, with the youthreconnecting
with Māoritanga through waiata and
karakia, Ms Thomas said.
‘‘We do mihimihi to introduce
ourselves and within that there is so
much confidence whichhas been
installed,which is awesomebecause
they havebeen disconnected.’’
Marokura was aNgāti Kurī tīpuna
(ancestor).
‘‘Te Tau Wairehu refers to where the
sea spray falls to the coast, so our name
means ‘the coast of Marokura’.’’
The projectgrouphas engaged with
schools in the Kaikōura district and
with Ward and Seddon Schools, which
were within the rūnangatakiwā
(territory).
Each schoolhas atrap to support the
trapping programme. The project also
ran aRangatahi employment
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What are you responsible for?
Treestoo close to powerlines areahazardand amajor cause of powerfailures duringbad weather.
They can breakpower linesand networkequipment, resulting in risk of serious injuryordeathas
well ascausingwidespread powerinterruptions.This inconveniences farmsand households, affects
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Tree Owners’Responsibilities
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Remember,trees need to be kept asafedistance
away frompower lines and other electricity network
equipmentbecause:
•Children that climb trees close to powerlines are at
risk of serious injuryordeath.
•Insevere weatherconditions,vegetation can
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anyone coming into contactwithit.
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treescause anyproblems on our network, youcan be
charged forall costs of repair.
Alwaysremember: Touching live
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lines,can result in serious injury
or death. Please ensure that you
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Noticeand GrowthLimit Zones
Theregulationsspecifydifferentzones fortrees
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network equipment: the NoticeZone and the
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Tree “A”
In Notice Zone
needs trimming soon
Overheadline
Notice
Zone
Tree“B”
In Growth Limit Zone
must be trimmed
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LimitZone
66,000V (highvoltage) 5.0 metres 4.0 metres
33,000V (highvoltage) 3.5 metres 2.5 metres
11,000V (high voltage) 2.6 metres 1.6metres
400V /230V (lowvoltage) 1.5metres 0.5 metres
Notes:
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power pole.
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•Power lines that go down astreet maybelow or
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If your tree is growingwithin the NoticeZone
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thatitmustbetrimmed soon becauseitisgrowing
tooclosetopowerlines and equipment.
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contractor) within aspecifiedtime frame. This is
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equipment, andcould cause apoweroutage and/
or harmthe public.Asyou might expect,the notice
zonesvarydepending on the voltage of the power
lines.
OffencesCommittedbyTreeOwners
Thereare penalties fortree owners whodonot
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andlocation of the cutting work.
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Hands on art for children
By JOHN COSGROVE
Amberley youth are benefiting
courtesyofacommunityyouth
artsprogramme run by alocal
artist.
Carrie Keith saysshe wanted to
create an arts space for children
aged from eight to 18 to give them
somewhere to go afterschool.
‘‘I want the teenagers hereto
get intothe arts, to give them
more opportunities to express
themselves creativity,’’
Carrie says her goal is to be able
to expandthe horizonsof
teenagers in Amberley.
‘‘I know from living in the
townshipfor the past 18 years,
there are few opportunities or
attractions for young people to do
after school.
Throughher youthprogramme
Carrieshopesthey will learnhow
to paintmurals,tovisit and be
inspired by attending art
exhibitions in the North
Canterbury district and in
Christchurch ,and be creative
with their time instead of sitting
around bored all the time.’’
The young artist/facilitator
startedthe sessions, which are
held every Thursday afternoon in
the St John Hall in Amberley, to
help developthe artistic talent in
the district.
‘‘I have truly been amazedat
the talent that manyofthese
young people possess.
‘‘Some of these kids coming
along to the sessions each week
have unbelievable talent and
even Iamlearningsomuch from
them.’’
As an artistCarrie saysshe
works with acrylics, painting
Hands on art ... Rachel Dalzell working with her sons Freddie, aged 8(left),
and Walter, 4, drawing tractors which are afavourite topic of the boys.
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
scenes fromaround her home and
kiwianastyle pictures.
Her passionfor working with
the young started many yearsago
when she was aStJohn Cadet in
Amberley.
She went on to studyyouth
leadershipatthe University of
Canterbury.
Her Thursday afternoon art
sessions are broken downinto
three hourly sessionscateringto
different age groups.
She offersparticipants a
chance to dabble in painting,clay,
collage, paper mache, sketching
and drawing whileofferingthem
guidance and achancetofurther
their creative experiences during
the sessions.
‘‘It’snot only about developing
the creative talents of these young
people, it’s also abouthelping
them grow to embrace positive
mentalhealth attitudes.’’
‘‘It givesthe younginAmberley
aplace to comeafterschool,
where they can expand their
creative horizons and relax with
other like minded people.’’
Rachel Dalzell brings her three
children alongeach Thursday.
‘‘They get quite excited looking
forwardtothe sessions as it gives
them something creative to do
after school.’’
NEWS
The North Canterbury News, March 30, 2023
19
Time for census
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Thereisstill time to do
your census so you can
make sureyou count.
StatsNZcensus
collectorswill be out and
aboutincommunities
untilMay 4tohelp people
fill out their census forms.
People in areas
impacted by Cyclone
Gabrielle have beengiven
untilJune 1.
Help will alsobe
available to storm victims
throughlocally­led events
and on­the­ground
support.
The information
gatheredensuresbetter
decisions are madeon
things likeproviding
hospitals, schools,public
transport and
infrastructurelike roads.
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following up withpeople
who haven’t completed a
form yet.
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census forms or provide
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If you don’t haveapaper
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code,call the helplineon
0800 CENSUS (0800 236
787) or go onlineatwww.
census.govt.nz.
Whilemost peopleare
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everyonecomplete the
census in away that works
for them, through
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forms, more census
collectors, more work
with communities, and
more accessible formats
and language support.
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questions, and for help to
get census forms
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person, or trusted
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Taking flight ... Members of Rangiora’s Air Cadets from 88 Squadron, at the Rangiora Airfield during their firsthand
flight experience.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Taking flight in Rangiora
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Rangiora’s Air Cadetsfrom 88
Squadrontook flight last
weekend.
Thirty took the opportunity to
take to the skiesand
experience flight first­hand.
For many, it was the first time
beingincontrol of an aircraft
and, throughthe mentoring of
threecapable instructors from
the Canterbury Recreational
Aero Club, the cadets took full
advantageofbeing able to
applytheiraviationknowledge
in apracticalenvironment.
The highlight formany was
the sensation of being above
theirhouses, wavingtotheir
parents below, executive
officer of the No. 88 Squadron,
Air TrainingCorps,Flying
OfficerJ.J. Micallef,said.
‘‘It was afantastic learning
opportunity for the Rangiora
Air Cadets, who not only got to
experience flying,but also
experienced aday filled with
lessons on aviation knowledge,
life skillsand presentation
techniques, withmany
expressing adesire to return to
the skies as soonaspossible,’’
he said.
No. 88 Squadronwill be
holding theirAnnualGeneral
Meeting April, 6, at 7pm, at the
Rangiora Airfield which all
members of the public who
want to know moreabout the
squadron are welcome to
attend.
Flying Officer Micallef says
the daywouldnot havebeen
possible without the supportof
the Canterbury Recreational
AeroClub.
‘‘Aswell as the wealth of
experience and passion their
instructors passed to the
cadets, the club also made their
entire fleet available in aid of
supporting these 30 teenagers
pursue their dreamofflying.’’
The Canterbury Recreational
AeroClub is having an open day
at Rangiora Airfield this
Saturday,April 1, from 10am to
3pm.They willbeoffering
select introductory flights
throughout the day and
processing new memberships .
New group chair
The Waimakariridistrict is
well­served for advocacy of
seniorresidents.
New WaimakaririAgefriendly
Advisory Group
chairpersonNorman West
says the district has
organisations like Grey
Power and his organisation
to ensure older residents
have avoice.
The WaimakaririAgefriendly
Advisory Group is
an initiative of the
WaimakaririDistrict
Council.
Its purpose is to ensure
the district, throughits
planning and actions, meets
the criteria for an agefriendly
community as
establishedbythe Officefor
Seniors withinthe Ministry
of Social Development.
‘‘An age­friendly
community is defined as a
place where you can stay
connected, healthy, active
and respected, whatever
your age,’’ Mr West says.
Grey PowerisaNew
Zealand­wide organisation
working for older people.
There is an active North
Canterbury branch.
‘‘At its heart, Grey Power
advocates to promote the
welfare and wellbeingofall
New Zealanders who are
older,’’ Mr West says.
‘‘It is an assertive and
respectedvoice of influence
in the national political
arena.
‘‘Many of the essential
features of an age­friendly
community are similarto, or
sometimes the same as
issues Grey Power
advocates for.
‘‘In this way the roles of
Grey Power and Age­
Friendly are
complementary.’’
The WaimakaririAgefriendly
Advisory Group is
community­led, comprising
representativesoflocal
groups,plus independent
members.
It has acommitment to
ensuring good planning and
servicedeliveryfor older
people in the localarea.
The group’srole sees it
scrutinising and checking
the appropriatenessand
adequacy of the plans,
actionsand service delivery
of localand central
government agencies which
work with olderpeople, Mr
West says.
‘‘The current focus of the
WaimakaririAge­friendly
Advisory Group is to gather
feedback and information
which reflects older
personslife experiences
and check that the
organisations who provide
services for olderpeople
are aware of gaps in
provision and emerging
needs.’’
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World Health Organisation
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NEWS
The North Canterbury News, March 30, 2023
23
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By DAVID HILL,
LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER
Investing in young peopleisthe key to a
sustainable economy in the Hurunui
district, sayseconomistBrad Olsen.
The Infometrics chief executive visited
the Hurunuidistrictrecentlytomeet local
businessesand the Hurunui Mayor’s
Taskforce forJobs programme.
Recent populationdata showed there
were 2060 residentsinthe Hurunui
district aged60to 69 years and just1630
aged 15 to 19 years, whichmeant as people
retireditmight be difficult to replace
them.
Populationprojections nationally
showed there were four workers for every
retiree, but by 2060there was expectedto
be justtwo workers for everyretiree.
Mr Olsen said it required achange in
thinking.
‘‘This is oftenalongterm game. Bringing
someone forward whomay not be at the
top of theirgame now, but has the
potential to takeyou intothe future is
something Iwouldurge you to consider.
‘‘We needtolook more at whatsort of
people are available in the community.
‘‘It is not that we don’t have enough
people, it is aboutgetting the right sort of
skills and removing some of thebarriers.’’
Making it easier for parents and older
people to either return or stay in the
workforce were other solutions.
Mr Olsen said we havenot seen the end
of high interest rates.
The Reserve Bank was attempting to
‘‘contract the economy’’ because the
country wastrying to do much, with too
smallalabour pool.
‘‘I characterise it like aboiling pot, it is
boiling over so much thatwe’relosingstuff
out the sides.
‘‘It doesn’t mean we turnthe economy
off, it just meansturningitdown to a
simmer so we have enoughwater to boil
Investng in youth ... Economist Brad Olsen was proud to receive aHurunui MTFJ
(Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs) hoodie from Hurunui Mayor Marie Black.
PHOTO: DAVID HILL
the pastawhen it comestodinnertime.
‘‘If you pay more on yourmortgage, you
have less money to spend on otherthings.’’
Mr Olsen saidheknew first handhow
difficult it wasfor youngpeople to buy a
house.
But his grandfathersuggesteditwas
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percent, so he ran some numbers.
Theaverage household in 1985 was
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payments,and 25 years later it reducedto
an average 7% of income.
Today young people are paying49% of
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‘‘Nowthere are more people coming in,
but they are fillingpositions from six to
nine months ago.’’
Whilethere was aperceptionofhigher
wagesinAustralia, inflation was also
higher.
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By JOHN COSGROVE
DAIRYING IN NORTH CANTERBURY
The North Canterbury News, March 30, 2023
25
It’s along stretch fromtraining as a
graphic designer to managingadairy
farm.
But for Mahraaz Husseinithas been
all part of his life’s journey since
joining the industry in 2015.
‘‘AllIdoisgive it my bestshot in
everythingIundertake,’’ the former
Fijian student said.
Mahraaz lined up alongside four
otherhopefuls at the recentfinals of
the dairy farm manager of the year
category in the 2023 Canterbury/North
OtagoDairyIndustryAwards.
He camethird, in his thirdtiltatthe
crown.
‘‘In 2019 Imade the top five, in
2020/21 Iwas runner up and thisyear I
was third.
‘‘I havetoadmit Ihonestlyfelt I
wasn’t as preparedasIcould have
been,’’ he says.
When it came time to enter the
competition he was snowed under with
work on the Landcorp/Pāmu dairy
propertyhemanages at Eyrewell.
‘‘It was atough time of the yearfor
us, with staff changing farms, but I
gave it my best shot.’’
He saysheencourages everyoneto
enterthese awards as there is always
something moretolearn fromthe
experience.
‘‘I lovethe feedback the judges give
you afterthey have visited you on
farm.’’
He saysthe judgescame to the Pāmu
property, oneoftwo in the Eyrewell
Forest district of North Canterbury,
and spent an hour and half looking
over the property, asking himtotalk
aboutwhat has he done there, what
they are doing on the farminrelation
to animal welfareand pastoral care.
On farm ... Mahraaz Hussein
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When he made the finals the judges
came back, and he saidthe questions
were much more intense.
‘‘They go deeper into your
operations,looking at all aspects of
your managementprocess, the
breeding and healthcare of your
animals and the land.’’
He says his answers reflected his
plansfor the 450ha propertywhich
mirror Pāmu’s guardianship pledge at
EyrewellDairy.
“Pāmu is not just aboutprofit; our
goal is also to do what’sbest for the
environment and thatmeansfarming
in asustainable manner for future
generations,” he says.
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RURAL LIFE
26 The North Canterbury News, March 30, 2023
Supreme Award for Glenmark Springs
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Ian Knowleswas excited when he won a
‘‘few category’’ awards in theCanterbury
Ballance Farm EnvironmentAwards.
But was overwhelmedwhen he tookout
the overallSupreme Award.
Howeverheisnot restingonhis
laurels.
Ian says he hasa‘‘lotofwork ahead’’as
he preparesfor the national event at Te
PapainMay.
The Ballance FarmEnvironment
Awardsare run by the NZ Farm
EnvironmentTrustand champion
sustainable farmingand growing.
Ian will jointhe Supremewinner from
eachofthe eleven regions involved in the
awardstobeconsidered for theGordon
StephensonTrophy at the Trust’s
National Showcase at Te PapainMay.
The recipients of theGordon
StephensonTrophy thenbecome 2023’s
National Ambassadors forSustainable
Farming and Growing.
The Waipara farmer,who farms in the
WekaPass, saysthe experienceof
entering theawards hasbeen great,with
the judging panel preparing areport on
his farming enterprise whichwill help
him takethe property to the next level.
He saysfor the past 10 years he has
beeninvolvedasasponsor, so it had been
verydifferenttobeon the ‘‘other side of
the table’’.
The judgessaid the Waipara farmwas
agreatexample of continuallygathering
dataand information about the property,
and implementing strategies, practices,
pasture, and livestocktofit the business.
Ian Knowlesisgraduallybuying
Alot of work ahead .... Ian Knowles in his woolshed.
GlenmarkSpringsfrom Ian’sfamily trust,
aiming to strike abalance between
profitability andlifestyle.
The 822ha(790ha effective)property is
predominantlyasheep breeding and
finishing operation.
About30percentofits income derived
from dairy support.
Ian’sstrategy is to operatealow­cost
businesswithahigh stocking rate.
He runs 4000 composite ewes and 1000
hoggets’,alongwith 350dairy cows.
‘‘Thecowsare aprettygoodworkhore
to keep thehill country clear.’’
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
About300hacan be cultivated,but the
remainderistoo steep.
Thecultivated areaismostlyreserved
forewe hoggetsand lambs.
Ianalsohas adiverse selection of other
animals, includingalpacas,ostriches,
peacocks,deer,turkeys, partridges,and
quail–all well adapted to the Waipara
climate.
‘‘Theyare just ahobby, andifIwant
something forthe freezer Ihaveamixed
supermarkettochoosefrom,’’ says Ian.
Ianstarted leasing and buying into the
farm in 2015and sincethenhehas
invested significantly to increase the
farm’s efficiencyand profitability.
Development is guidedbyresearch and
on­farm trials, resultinginbig changesto
the farms infrastructure, stocking rate
and performance.
There’s afocus on increasing
production whilereducing the farms
environmental footprint—all through
simple systemsthat enable Ian to manage
the farm efficiently.
Stockare carefullybred for specific
genetic traits, while winterfeedingis
closely managed, soilsare wellcared for
and nutrient use is tailored to seasons
and soiland pasture requirements.
Numerous trees have been planted,
providingstockshade andshelter,plus
enhancing biodiversityand carbon
sequestration.
The area’smicroclimate has been
harnessed by plantingafruit orchard
withabout 15 different varieties.
To reduceerosion, boostshadeand
protectwaterways,3000 poplarpoles
havebeen planted,while about2km of
shelterbeltshave beenestablished.
Waterways are being fencedand
riparian planting is underway,supported
by theactive controlofpests.
Ian seesthe farm as specialand enjoys
sharingits space and producewith
visitorsand friends alike.
He also won the followingawards:
Ballance Agri­NutrientsSoil
Management Award.
Beef+LambNew ZealandLivestock
Farm Award.
HillLaboratoriesAgri­ScienceAward.
NorwoodFarming Efficiency Award.
NZFET Climate Recognition Award.
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North Canterbury News, March 30, 2023
27
Ballance Awards ‘unexpected’
By RACHEL MACDONALD
For most farmers, enteringthe Ballance
Farm Environment Awards is adaunting
thought and to comeaway with even one
or two prizes is ahugelyimpressive
achievement. So when Oxford's Alistair
and Genna Birdleft the awards night at
The Rydges in Christchurchwith four
framed certificates,they were over the
moon.
Gennasays it was completely
unexpected,but the wholeassessment
and judging process was ahuge and very
valuable learning experience.
The couple farm sheep and beef on 560
hectares of flat, rollingand steep land, 10
minutes out of Oxford.
They also lease ablock of flat land,
whichallows them to splittheir lambing.
‘‘Given the geography of our property,
we can get snow on and off for nine
months of the year,’’ says Genna. ‘‘So we
put the olderewes on the kinder, leased
land to lamb,whilethe younger ones stay
home.’’
It doesn’t help that nearly 200 hectares,
rightatthe back of the farm, and high
abovesea level, is essentially what
Gennadescribes as ineffective land.
‘‘We lookedatturning it into forestry,
but we decidedtoregeneratenatives on
that block. Ithink that patch is one of the
things that make this farm really special.
We are waitingtohear backfrom MPI
aboutwhether it will qualify for the
Emissions Trading Scheme.
‘‘It will take alot of upskilling in
concepts,policiesand the management
of the farm as awhole, but at the moment
we are carbon­neutral.
‘‘Alistair has doneahuge amountto
sort out our waterways so they are clean
downstream, but it wouldbegreat to
have thatland protected,’’ she says.
‘‘There’sahut up there and,even
Over the moon ... Alistair and Genna Bird.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
though it’s private property, we open the
tracks up to trampers and horse riders,
for example, just to get up there and
enjoy it.’’
Genna says the judging for the awards
was aseriously rigorous and thorough
process.
‘‘We had to presentand hear back from
two panelsofjudges, who visited at
different times of the year.
‘‘They were expertsfrom all kinds of
different areas—financial, agricultural,
environmental,health and safety,
succession planning —but the
discussions,the ideas and the written
feedback werehugely productive.
‘‘We’ve already started implementing
some of those really constructive
suggestions,’’ she says.
Alistair and Genna’s awardswere:
The Bayley’s People in Primary
Industries award for connectionwith the
community (trampers and horse­riders).
The NZ Farm Environment Trust
Biodiversity award(thatregenerating
back block).
The EnvironmentCanterburyWater
Quality award (Alistair's care of the
headwaters,and planting and fencing of
the streams on the property).
The NZ Farm Environment Trust
Innovationaward (forthe use of digital
information and data in the farm system).
WouldGenna and Alistair enter the
awards again? Absolutely, saysGenna.
‘‘Theprocess has taughtusmore about
front­footing issues; being proactive, not
reactive.Itwouldbegreat to enter again
in acouple of years time, and see what
else we can learn. And Iwouldencourage
anyone else interestedindeveloping
theirfarming business to do the same.’’
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Leeston-Southbridge country champions
CRICKET
Leeston­Southbridge are country
cricket championsagainafter
overcomingEllesmere rivals Darfield in
alow­scoring final at Leeston Park on
Saturday.
The Plate final waswon by Oxford­
Rangiora­Southbrook, beating Ohoka in
anotherlow­scoringaffair at
Mandeville.
Afive­wicket haul for all­rounder
Chris Beatsonand acomposedinnings
by former Dutch international Tim
Gruijters helpedguideLeeston­
Southbridge to 2022/23 Canterbury
Country Premier One Daycompetition
honours.
After losing the tossand batting,
visitors Darfield madeaslow yet steady
start,negotiating the new ball paceof
SamChamberlain andreaching 42/0.
ButwhenBeatson came into the
attack and removedboth openers,
including Robbie Foulkes for17off 41
balls,the homeXIstarted to wrestle
controlofthe match.
Most of the Darfield batsmen made
decent startsbut allfailedtocapitalise
and were dismissedbeforemaking any
majorimpressions on the scoreboard.
Leeston­Southbridge neverlet up in
the fieldand their relentless discipline
eventually sawDarfield crumpletobe
all out for adisappointing125 in 36.3
overs.
Beatson was the starwith the ball,
finishing with 5/14off 7.3 overs, with
Dougald Munro,Gruijters, Ethan Booth
and HarryChamberlain allpicking up
one wicket apiece.
Darfield were fireduptodefend the
small total andsoon had Leeston­
Southbridgeindirestraits.
In reducing them to 3/7,Foulkeswas
chief destroyer while Nick Jenkins
knocked overCanterbury rep batsman
Harry Chamberlain for athree­ball
duck.
But it wasGruijterswho used all his
internationaland Canterbury Country
experiencetosave the day, making42
off86ballsand teaming up with Sam
Chamberlain (35 off 66) in acrucial
68­run partnership for the fifth wicket to
steadythe ship.
Anotherflurryofwickets kept
Darfield's slimchances alive but the
combined side knocked off the total to
claim the championship with three
wicketsand 6.5 overs remaining.
Short scorecard
Darfield125 (N Jenkins 18,RFoulkes
17;CBeatson 5/14) losttoLeeston­
Southbridge129/7 (T Gruijters 42, S
Chamberlain 35; RFoulkes 3/22).
Ohoka 95 (C Scott 3/18, JWaghorn 3/21,
SFleming2/21)losttoOxford­Rangiora­
Southbrook98/7 (D Fulton 31no,T
Dwyer 24).
SPORTS RESULTS
Rangiora Golf Club
9­hole golf results:March21Men’s Stableford: Alan Macdonald 25, 1;
Erick Pollock 21, 2; John Gregan 20 c/b 3. David Klopper 20 c/b.
Women: Rita Moore 19, 1; Ruth Crawford 17 c/b, 2; Lynn Muir 17 c/b, 3.
Rangiora Bridge Club
Daylight Savings Match: North/South: Judy Bruerton/JulieDay 1, David
Rainey/Sue McIlroy 2, Judith Calder/Janice Pickering 3. E/W: Noreen
Thompson/Tom Rose 1, Norm Shipley/Lesley Shipley 2, Heather
Waldron/Margaret Smith 3.
Autumn Pairs: N/S: Nita Sheasby/Julie Day 1, Veronica Hall/Dawn
Simpson 2, Sue Solomons/Joyce Gray 3. E/W: Jenny Hassall/Pauline
Miller 1, Richard Luisetti/Adrienne Paine 2, Dave Tocker/Andrew
Findlay 3.
Junior Evening: N/S: Alison Howie/Susan Kinley 1, Nevin Topp/Paul
Williams 2, Annette Caldwell/Gail Dunlop 3. E/W: Anne Bagrie/Kate
Whitehead 1, Stevie/Lynette Tillman 2, Gerard McRae/Denis Milne3.
Presidents: N/S: Nita Sheasby/Veronica Hall 1, Wayne Hutchings/Tom
Rose 2, Alison Howie/Pauline Miller 3. E/W: Janet Apperley/Gaynor
Hurford 1, ShulaGuse/SueSolomons 2, Karen Manson/Joyce Gray 3.
Amberley Golf Club
March 25: RKeith 68, BFitzgerald 69, GSmith 69, GMcGeddie 70, S
Hartley 72, BYates 73.
Women. JCumming 68, DYates 70, JLucas 71, JYates 72.
Mid Week Men:LBrown 37, NRhynd 36, SMilne 34.
Mid Week Women: LWilly 44, SLee 33. Longest Putt: LWilly
Flying high ... Jess Hendren in action in Christchurch.
Jessleaps to victory
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Rangiora High School
student,North Canterbury
AthleticsClub member and
under20women’shighjump
national champion,Jess
Hendren,has been selected
in aNew Zealandtraining
development camp.
Jess is spending fivedays
on the GoldCoastthis week,
before competinginthe
Australianchampionship in
April, as her outstanding
form continues.
An earlyseason ankle
injury hampered Jess
Hendren’s results in the
premieropen women’s
Classicmeetsinthe North
Island during January and
February.
Butplacing 4th at the
international track meet in
Christchurchthe weekprior
to the New Zealand
championships was aray of
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
hope she had turned the
corner.
Wellington turned on
idealconditions for
athleticsatthe
championships.
Knownasajumpers
surface,Jesswas in fine
form taking out the under 20
women's high jump,
jumping her four heights
clearuntil 1.75, and taking
the championshipwith her
leap of 1.70.
Running for life at park
For 12 hours thisSaturday April
1, from10am till 10pm,
hundreds of athletes of all ages
willbejogging around Dudley
ParkinRangioraastheytake
partinthe 2023 North
Canterbury Relay for life.
Organiser, CancerSociety
North Canterbury,say the
money raisedwillgotowards
helping peopleinthe
community throughthe
society’ssupport services,
health promotion programmes
and cancerresearch.
The Relay For Life is one of
the society’s biggestannual
fundraisers and celebrates
cancersurvivors in
communitiesfrom diagnosis to
treatmenttoremission­no
matterwheretheyare in their
cancerjourney.
Runners enter either as
teams or as individuals all
helpingtoraise $75,000 for the
society.
Therewill be an opening
ceremony and alap of honour
markingthe startat10am.
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NEWS
30 The North Canterbury News, March 30, 2023
Community collaboration
By DAVID HILL
Local Democracy Reporter
AKaiapoi initiative hopes to establish a
much needed communitycentrethrough
collaboration.
The Kaiapoi Community Hub Trust has
announced plans to builda$6.8million
community hub in theformer red zone.
The Waimakariri District Council is
pitching in the first $1.6 million to fund
earthworks and utilityservices.
Afurther $200,000 has beenmade
available from the MinistryofSocial
Development, leaving the community to
raise$5million.
‘‘After Covid ­19 lockdowns we saw there
was aneed for places where the community
can connect,’’Waimakariri MayorDan
Gordon said.
‘‘Thehub model works well and we’ve
had successfulexamples of community
hubs in the district to date, suchas
Northbrookstudios in Rangiora.’’
But Mr Gordon said the Kaiapoihub
wouldbeunique,with purpose­built
facilitiesfor educational purposes and
shared office space.
‘‘Onething we do really well in the
Waimakariri district is collaboration,itis
one of our greatest strengths.’’
The Kaiapoi Community Hub Trust is a
collaboration betweenSatisfyFood Rescue
and the Kaiapoi MenzShed,along with two
independent trustees.
Chairperson Anthony Van Meersaid the
trustaimed to ‘‘create somecommunity
vibrancy’’
‘‘We don’t havethat shared facility in
Kaiapoi like other areas do. We lost our
picture theatreand this site will be bigger
than TrousselotPark.’’
SatisfyFood Rescue willoccupy the
northern end of the development,with a
purpose­builtfacility where food can be
processedfor distribution to the region’s
food banks.
The Kaiapoi MenzShedplanned to build
Community collaboration ... Kaiapoi
Community Hub Trust trustees Heath Kelly
(left), Keith Lawrence, Phillipa Hunt and
chairperson Anthony Van Meer are excited
about their project.
PHOTO: DAVID HILL
threesheds,while ashared community
facility with acommercial kitchen and a
largegreen space would also be
established.
The trust also planned to build an
auditorium, with the possibility of apicture
theatre and recording studio.
The Kaiapoi Croquet Club was also
building on the site.
Mr Van Meersaid other organisations
had shownaninterestinjoiningthe
project.
‘‘We are open to ideasand forgroupswho
want to join the trust.’’
SatisfyFood Rescue chairperson
PhillipaHunt said her organisation was
‘‘excited’’ to be involved in aproject with a
community focus.
KeithLawrence said the Kaiapoi Menz
Shed was established post­earthquake by
‘‘four guysinagarage’’.
Kaiapoi PromotionsAssociation
chairperson Martin Pinkham said the hub
wouldmake the ideallocation for the
Kaiapoi Christmas Carnival and other
community events.
Whare planned at RHS
By DAVID HILL
Local Democracy Reporter
New whare ... Bruce Kearney is excited
about plans to build anew cultural
learning centre at Rangiora High School.
PHOTO: DAVIDHILL
Rangiora High School is seeking
feedback on the design of anew
cultural learning centre.
The school’s board of trustees has
approved plans to build a$1.2 million
multi­purpose building, Te Whare
Mātauranga (house of learning).
Principal Bruce Kearney said he was
thrilled to be able to share the plans
with the school’s whanau community.
‘‘To get awhare back on our land is
important.
‘‘We have aquintessential whare,
but it is aprefab building as opposed to
apurpose­built building, which covers
all aspects of our cultural awareness.’’
The board is seeking feedback on
draft designs prepared by
Christchurch firm Stufkens and
Chambers Architects.
Business manager David Lowe said
the project would be funded from
board reserves.
‘‘It was one of the first things Bruce
observed when he came here, how
poorly our Māori students were served.
‘‘There are asignificant number of
Māori students in the school.’’
He said the school had amaster plan
with the Ministry of Education, which
comprised several projects including a
gymnasium and aperforming arts
centre /hall, including awhare.
‘‘They are all priorities, but the
whare is the one thing we can get on
with, as it does not require Ministry
approval or funding.’’
The school was engaging with Te
Rūnanga oNgāiTūāhuriri and was
keen for input into the detailed design,
Mr Lowe said.
The proposed building footprint was
171 square metres, including amultiuse
cultural and teaching space
equivalent to 1.5 classrooms, awet
room /dining space and ahuge 51
square metre north­facing verandah.
The teaching space would be big
enough for 35 students, as an
auditorium it would seat 65 people,
while 30 people could be seated in the
dining room.
It will located on Wales Street at the
northwest corner of the school
grounds, facing Mt Grey.
The completed whare will be
available for hire by the community for
cultural events.
Feedback closes at the end of the
month and it was hoped the new whare
would be opened by the end of the
year. It can viewed at sites.google.com/
rangiorahigh.school.nz/tewhare­rhs/
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This 30.6ha(approx.) property is quite outstanding! With viewsin all directions and virtuallysurrounding residentialMotunau,
southofthe river. This home is alarge five bedroom, three bathroom dwellingincluding three livingareas and adouble
internal accessgarage. Thehouse is sited in suchaway as to maximise the views. It is well heatedwith 8zone ducted central
heating from the twin, R32 Daikan inverter heat pumps, as well as the 24kwFisherDenniston, multi fuelburner whichis
connectedtothecylinder by wet-backand aheat transfertothe twonearest bathrooms. With modern double glazing and
quality curtains it is veryenergy efficient.Otherfeatures includealarge linencupboard, floor safe, induction hobs anddual
oven in akitchen with the best viewswehave seen. Support buildings include asix-bay shed, withfive 6m x4.5mmetre deep
bays,one 9metre bay, as well as a6mx4.5mshed,which doubles as awoodshed and garden shed. Two units of Council
waterissupplied to a15,000 litre concrete tankand a30,000 litre plastic tank and theCouncil have confirmedanother unit of
water, to enable apurchaser to take off afour hectare title.
5 3 3 2
Deadline Sale closes Thursday 13th April, 2023 at 4.00pm,
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M 027 240 1718
Hamish Anderson
M 027 678 8888
E mauricen@pb.co.nz
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Waiau 52 Leslie Street
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This beautifullypresented, sunny,three bedroom, newly clad brick home haskitchen,dining, separatelounge plus asleep-out,
effectively givinga4th bedroom.The 1974 home has beengivenamakeoversince the earthquake, including new wallpaper
throughout, anew bathroom, new carpet, asecondheat-pump, Kwila deck and the Logaire Apollo wood-burner hasbeen
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house, the 81m2threebay barnand an animalshelter.Ifyou need fast internet, thereis fibretothe property. The land is a
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entrances from Leslie Street,with onebeing for thelifestyle block. It will appeal to youngpeople wanting afirst home or to
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NEWS
The North Canterbury News, March 30, 2023
Young farmers to line up
By JOHN COSGROVE
33
Learner driver ... Nikky Shirtcliffe is ready to get behind the wheel. PHOTO:HURUNUI DISTRICT COUNCIL
Support for young drivers
Thismonthhas provedtobeamilestone
for someofthe Hurunuidistrict’s learner
drivers.
The Hurunui District Council has
launched adriving lesson programmeas
partofits Driver Mentor Programme.
The council is partofanationwide
framework,toget morejob seekerswith
Learner licencesbehind the wheel and
reducingruralisolation.
Waiparalocal 21­year­oldNikky
Shirtcliffeisone of thosewho gotbehind
the wheel,aftergetting her Learner
Licenceamonth ago.
She heard aboutthe programme
throughher mumand theMayors’
Taskforce forJobsprogramme.
She saysgettinglessonsfrom adriver
mentor helpseaseher nerves, andshe is
looking forwardtoher confidence growing
so shecan sither Restricted Licence this
year.
‘‘I wanttoget ajob helping elderly folk,’’
she says.
Drivingmentor Ward Shearman says the
programmeisagreat way to build young
people’sconfidence,and he enjoysthe
rapport he buildswhen helpingthem
navigatethe skill of driving.
‘‘I think this is amazingand helps create
safedrivers.’’
Anotherdrivermentor John Stroh has
doneplentyofdrivinginstructing, and
seesthe biggerpicture of whatitmeans for
young peopletobeable to drive.
‘‘It’saleg up forayoung person to
exercisetheirfreedom. I’m totally in
supportofthis programme andIwish
there weremoreopportunities likethis, to
pushthrough barriers whichexistwith
livinginarural community.’’
Driver Programmeco­ordinator Emma
Featherysays she is happy to seethe
programmeunderway.
‘‘Itwill create so muchconfidence
among theseLearnerdrivers, openingup
so many opportunities.’’
To findout moreabout theDriver
MentorProgramme,please visit hurunui.
govt.nz/community/community­leddevelopment­projects/driver­mentorprogramme.
This weekend’sNew Zealand Young
Farmers (NZYF) Tasmanregional
finalinHanmerSprings is one of
sevenregional finals heldacrossthe
country fromFebruary to April this
year.
No competition is ever the same,
with eight finalists competingsideby­side
throughoutthe day to finish
set modules covering awide variety
of challenging physical and mental
tasks.
During the long day of competition,
whichstarts with set modules at 8am,
the contestants will face two head to
head challenges which have to be
completedwithin an allocated
30­minutetime limit per task.
They arevying for aspot in the
FMG Young Farmer of the Year
GrandFinal to be held in Julyand
the chance to win $70,000 of prizes.
Now in its 55th season, the
competition boasts astrongtrack
record of showcasing the verybest
talent and skillsNew Zealand’s
agricultural industry sector has to
offer.
Tasman convener DeanGardiner
said contestants will thenput their
general knowledge andin­depth
understanding of the farming
industrytothe test in the famous
FMG Young Farmer of the Year
buzzer quiz being held in the Hanmer
Springs Hallduring Saturday
evening’s awards dinner, with doors
open from 5.30pm.
‘‘Thetasks theywill faceduring the
day will be practical modulesbased
around sponsorsproducts and a
couple from out in leftfield which
we, as the organising committee,
have thought up to keepthem on
Down to the wire ... Fencing is one of
the challenges that is aregular feature of
Young Farmers competitions, and one
which contestants can prepare for in
advance.
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
their toes,’’ he said.
Joining the contestants competing
at the Amuri A&P Showgrounds, 15
Heaton Street, Rotherham,on
Saturday, April 1, will be the next
generation of Young Farmers ­the
AgriKidsNZand FMG Junior Young
Farmer of the Year contestants, who
willalsobechallenged.
All finalists for each age groupwill
compete in their respective
categories at the Grand Final to be
heldinTimaru.
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What’s happening in your
community…
C4LD Meeting with Local Govt Minister
Waimakariri Mayor and Co-Chair of
Communities 4Local Democracy (C4LD)
Dan Gordon, along with Co-Chair and Manawatu
Mayor Helen Worboys, attended ameeting last
week at the Beehive inWellington with the
Minister of Local Government Kieran McAnulty
to discuss their concerns with aspects of the
Government-led Three Waters Reform.
They were joined by Mayors from across
New Zealand.
"We appreciated the chance tobepart of the
discussion," said Mayor Gordon.
"Based on Tuesday’s discussions it appears some
minor changes are being considered. However,
there would need to be much further movement
in order to achieve broad consensus and for the
reforms be palatable to our member Councils and
the wider community.
"For us it’s not simply about the number or size
of entities proposed, it has always been about
ownership and effective control and influence of
our assets. It’s anissue of basic property rights,
which was apoint we made clear to the Minister.
"We also made the point that there is no need to
rush this reform. We renewed our offer to work
together with the Government tosee if we can find
consensus. It would be ideal if support could be
achieved that is cross party, asifitisrushed it will
simply become apolitical football and an issue at
this year’s election.
"We followed upour offer to work together in a
letter to the Minister and Prime Minister. We
now await the Governments response and hope
that this 'reset' is exactly that and not simply a
rehash of the current model window dressed
with minor tweaks."
Let’s Talk About Wolffs Road
Suspension Bridge
The Wolffs Road Suspension Bridge is a
historically listed pedestrian bridge in West
Eyreton that spans the Eyre River in North
Canterbury. The 73m suspension bridge
constructed circa 1948, was originally built to
enable people and goods to cross the Eyre River
when high water levels blocked the adjacent
vehicle ford.
The bridge has been in astate of disrepair
for many years and is no longer usable as a
pedestrian bridge. There is currently no walking
track or clear access to either end of the bridge
due to the overgrown vegetation.
The bridge deckisapproximately3mabove the river
bedlevel The structure consists of steel railiron
towers, steelwiresuspension cables withatimber
deck and transoms, and concrete suspension cable
anchorages. The structure was listed as aCategory2
Historic Place in February 1994.
During the Long Term Plan process, a
submission was received from the Cust and
Districts Historical Records Society about
the bridge. Concerns were raised about the
suspension bridge falling further into disrepair,
with the risk of losing this heritage item. The
Society would like to see some of the heritage
values be retained along with information panels
on the history of the bridge.
Asite inspection and bridge refurbishment
options report completed in 2021 recommended
disestablishing the structure.
This would leave behind the substructure and
cable anchors toberefurbished, retaining some of
the heritage fabric of the structure. Information
boards would be included so that visitors can learn
more about the history of the bridge.
We’re asking for the community’s feedback onthe
preferred option. It should be noted that there is
currently no funding available for the preferred
option at present, funding would need to be sought
through the Annual Plan or Council Long Term Plan
process orvia external funders.
Have your say at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk
Waimakariri
Stash Swap
Browse fornew treasures and find
ahome foryour unwanted craft
supplies withnocash involved!
Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery,
buttons, wool, lace, sewing patterns, craft books,
paints, brushes, zips, needles, card and stamps
from your craft stash!
Saturday22April •10am–12pm
RangioraLibrary
Materials Drop Off:
Monday 17 April–Friday 21April
Find out more
waimakaririlibraries.com
ELIZABETH ROSS
RUATANIWHA
KAIAPOI CIVIC CENTRE
176 WILLIAMS STREET
KAIAPOI
Foil items
belong in
the bin.
Scrap metal
including lids can
also be dropped at
the Transfer Station
for free.
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NEWS &CLASSIFIED
The North Canterbury News, March 30, 2023
Rethinking waste by turning it into fun toys
By JOHN COSGROVE
35
The seasonal and event promotion
flags seen everyday adorning power
and telegraph poles in many cities and
towns usually go into thelandfill when
their use is past.
But thankstoaNorth Canterbury
woman’s idea, they are now being
repurposed intoeducational toys for
children’simagination .
LesleyOttey, owner of Eco­Educate,
says it’s been fun repurposing the
used promotional flagsintocapes for
children to play with.
‘‘Withthe helpofpeople from
Timebank Waimakariri, we set up a
production line at Dudley Park and set
about re­purposing the flagswhich
would have just beendumped in a
land fillifIhadn’tgot in the way.’’
‘‘It’sall about rethinkingwaste and
using it as aresource.’’
She saysshe took the flags home and
washedthem,making her clothes line
look ‘‘really hilarious.’’
‘‘The womenhelping me from the
Timebank, cut and sewedonvelcro
patches, making 33 waste warrior
capes for children to playwith.’’
She saysthe capes were then
donated to Te Matauru Primary
Schooland others will be sent to
preschools and schools across
Canterbury.
‘‘The kids at Te Matauru thought the
Heroes ... Children from Te Matauru Primary School in Rangiora pose
with their new waste warrior capes.
PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
capes werelovely.
‘‘They can wearthem at school
becausethey are easy to wear, easy to
washand theycan evenuse themfor
events.’’
The rethinking educator says as
waste warriorsthe children willbe
thinkingabout waste,recycling, water
and how to use it wisely, all while
tending their worm farms at school.
Otherplansfor the usedflags
include turning them into parachutes
for play in libraries, or handi­bags for
op shops.
She saysthis will be an ongoing
project as there will always be fabric
Rethinking waste ... Member of Timebank Waimakariri
working on producing waste warrior capes for children.
needing anew home and schools
looking for resources.’’
Eco­Educate employs 11 staff
workingacrossCanterbury, and is
funded by and working with councils
to reduce waste in landfills.
Formore infocontact Lesley at:
rethink@ecoeducate.co.nz
Sons of agood Keen Man by Ivan
Crump
Published 25 years after Barry’s death,
this offers anecdotes that grip,
entertain, surprise and even provoke a
few laughs. Each son writes frankly
and movingly about how they have
navigated life with and without Barry.
AQuiet Kitchen, by Nici Wickes
The underlying message of this book is
that cooking for one doesn't have to
mean TV dinners or beans on toast.
Indeed, for foodies, cooking can and
should be apassion, a
refuge, asatisfying pursuit
whatever your living
situation.
Aload of Bull, by Amanda King
Astunning photographic book recording the
extraordinary beauty of cattle. Amanda also tells
brief stories of some of these animals, their
personalities, and how the shoot day went.
These titles are available in both Waimakariri
and Hurunui libraries. Find out more about
recent additions to the library collection by
going to the library catalogue at waimakariri.
kotui.org.nz or hurunui.kotui.org.nz or contact
your local library.
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opinion about a
storyyou’veread?
Send us your
Letters to the Editor!
Send all letters to
robyn.bristow@ncnews.co.nz
Letters are limited to 250 words and may be abridged.
All letters are published at the Editor’s discretion.
2023HurunuiCommunity Service
Awards
The HurunuiDistrict Council is
calling for nominationsfor worthy
recipientsofaCommunityService
Award.These awards recognise along
periodofexceptionalservicetothe
community by residents of thedistrict.
Nomination forms available at hurunui.
govt.nz or ServiceCentres/Libraries in
Amberley, Culverden, Cheviot,
Hawarden andHanmer Springs.
Completed formsto: Maree Hare,
HurunuiDistrict Council P.O.Box 13,
Amberley 7441, by 5.00 pm Monday1
May 2023.
ArtsShowcase Hurunui
The Hurunui Memorial Library,
Amberley, is hosting an artsshowcase
fromApril 14 to 17. Themes include:
people's choice,themewinner,student
art,raffles. Formore information visit
any of the librariesorcouncil service
centres in HurunuiDistrict.
Elizabeth Ross –Paintings
An exhibition of paintings by Kaiapoi
artist ElizabethRosswhoseexquisite
oil paintings of flowersand landscapes
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exhibition focusesonpeoniesand
dahlias in vibrant attention grabbing
colours. It is afree event based at the
Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 176
Williams Street, Kaiapoi, till April27.
“Booksfrom Amberley Beach” by Mark
Lander
Fresh frominventing and installing
paper mills in Rotorua, Kosrae
Micronesia andSamoa; MarkLander
has cooked up an exquisitefeast of book
binding taonga. This free event willbe
heldatthe Chamber Gallery Rangiora,
Rangiora Library,141 PercivalStreet,
Rangiora from April 16 to May 11.
Oxford AreaSchoolObservatoryGuided
Sky Tours
Comesee neighbouring galaxies,
emission nebulae, star clusters, and
muchmoreatthe Oxford Area School
Observatory. Sessions areopentothe
public, recommended ages 5and up –
mostFriday nights in winter starting
April 14.There willalso be two morning
sessions heldinJuly around Matariki
rising.Refer to website oxford.
ngawhetu.nzfor more details.
Health &Beauty
SEVALIGHT HATHA
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Enquiries and bookings
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CLASSIFIED
36 The North Canterbury News, March 30, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR
OFF-LICENCE
SECTION 101, SALE
AND SUPPLYOF
ALCOHOL ACT 2012
Big Daddys Limited, Big
Daddys Liquor Rangiora,
28 High Street, Rangiora
7400 has made application
to the district licensing
committee (DLC) at
Rangiora for the renewal
of an OffLicence in respect
of the premises situated at
28 High Street, Rangiora
known as Big Daddys
Liquor Rangiora.
The general nature ofthe
business conducted (or to
be conducted) under the
licence is Bottle store.
The days on which and the
hours during which alcohol
is (or is intended to be)
sold under the licence are
Sunday to Tuesday 10am
to 9pm, Wednesday to
Saturday 10am to 10pm.
The application may be
inspected during ordinary
office hours at the office
of the Waimakariri District
Licensing Committee at
215 High Street, Rangiora.
Any person who is entitled
to object and who wishes
to object to the issue of
the licence may, not later
than 15 working days after
the date of the publication
of this notice, file anotice
in writing ofthe objection
with the Secretary of
the Waimakariri District
Licensing Committee at
Private Bag 1005, Rangiora
or email to records@wmk.
govt.nz.
No objection to the renewal
of alicence may be made
in relation to amatter other
than amatter specified in
section 131 of the sale and
supply of alcohol act 2012.
This is the first publication
of this notice.
2567141v1
Public Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR
ON-LICENCE
SECTION 101, SALE
AND SUPPLY OF
ALCOHOL ACT 2012
SSH Cuisine Ltd, 61 Main
North Rd, Woodend has
made application to the
District Licensing Committee
at Rangiora for the renewal
of an On-Licence in respect
of the premises situated
at 61 Main North Road,
Woodend known as Little
Haveli Woodend.
The general nature of the
business conducted (or to
be conducted) under the
licence is Restaurant.
The days on which and the
hours during which alcohol
is (or is intended to be) sold
under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday, 11am to
11pm.
The application may be
inspected during ordinary
office hours at the office
of the Waimakariri District
Licensing Committee at 215
High Street, Rangiora.
Any person who is entitled
to object and who wishes
to object to the issue of the
licence may, not later than
15 working days after the
date of the publication of this
notice, file anotice inwriting
of the objection with the
Secretary of the Waimakariri
District Licensing Committee
at Private Bag 1005,
Rangiora or email to
records@wmk.govt.nz.
No objection to the renewal
of alicence may be made
in relation to amatter other
than a matter specified in
section 131 of the Sale and
Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the second publication
of this notice. This notice
was first published on 23 rd
March 2023.
2567039v2
Notice of AGM for
Connect Hurunui Inc -TimeBank
Date: Saturday 29 th April 2023, 10.00 am
Venue: Amberley Memorial Library
-Meeting Room
Any enquiries to 027 755 980.
All Welcome
2568771
Deaths
AULD, Robert John
(John). On March 21st,
aged 83 at Richmond.
Loved brother and brotherin-law
ofMargaret and the
late Allan Scott of Rangiora,
and Kevin and Caroline
Auld of Kaiapoi and
families.
Entertainment
BALCAIRN HALL
school holiday event, The
Boy With Wings,
interactive puppetry show,
Tuesday 18th April, 2pm,
tickets (cash) family $60
from Sally Mac’s, Amberley,
Sefton Garage and
Stan’s 7 Day Pharmacy,
Rangiora or online
www.balcairnhall.com.
RANGIORA (N.C)
COUNTRY MUSIC
CLUB NIGHT
Monday 3 rd April, 6.30pm
Rangiora Showgrounds,
Function centre,
156 Ashley Street.
Celebrating 50 th
Anniversary
Enquiries Bob 021 111 5534
2567139
Religious Notices
CHURCH NOTICES
Practical sessions
MINISTERING
SPIRITUAL GIFTS
4SUNDAYS
2.30 PM -4PM
26 March to
16 April 2023
PHONE 03 312 8792
renewalministries.nz
@gmail.com
2566373
Home Services
ROOF
PAINTING
20yrs local
experience.
allroofs.co.nz
027 416 0530
2533270
FINANCIAL OFFICER -RATES
We offer |Tāmātou mahi
We offer varied flexible work arrangements options to
supportabalance betweenwork, family,and personal life.
Working for asmall council offers abreadth ofexperience
you do not get working for alargerorganisation. Ourteam
is relaxed, helpfuland friendly. We encourageand support
individual learning and development by providing training
where needed.
About the role|MōTeTūranga
Youwill be reporting tothe Management Accountant and
carry out various tasks within the Rates Department,
supportinganexperienced Rates Officer. This could include
receiving and processing rates rebate applications, debt
management, andresponding to requests from solicitors.
This role evolves over time and depending on your
experience and skillset you will provide support inother
aspects of theFinance Team’s operations.
Thisisapermanent role(0.8to1FTE) and is based in our
Amberley Office, 40 minutes north of Christchurch.Nomore
traffic whencommuting to work or parking hassles. We also
have an established carpool system fromChristchurch.
About you |Mōu
Youhave several years’ experience in an administration
type role, acustomer service background orhave worked
in an account’s environment before. Alot of your work is
computer based; you need to haveadvanceduser skills in
Excel.
Youare solution-focused and enjoy making this role your
own. You are customer focused and feel comfortable
picking upthe phone and talking toour rate payers about
something they may feel uncomfortable about.
Aboutus|Mō Mātou
The Hurunui District’s small towns are awindow into
the rural heartland. It is our vision tobeaworkplace that
embraces diversity of thought which is shaped by our
cultures, backgrounds, experiences,and personalities. We
wanttohavethe rightpeopleinthe right placeatthe right
timetoprovide infrastructureand services that aredifferent,
effective, andappropriatetoour Hurunui community.
For moreinformation, pleasecontactJason Beck, Chief
Financial Officer, at jason.beck@hurunui.govt.nz or
phone on 027 498 2638.
To apply for this job go to: https://hdcjobs.co.nz/
Vacancies&enter ref code: 6290555.
Applications close14April 2023.
2568279
DISMANTLER
This is afull time position dismantling electronic
and electricalproducts for recycling.
Applicants require:
•Ability to work within asmall team but also
as an individual
•Excellent time management
•Bephysicallyfit as lifting product is involved
•Haveafull cleanlicence
•Ability to use handtools.
•Forkliftlicence beneficial but not essential
Please email your CV and letter to:
John.corney@e-cycle.co.nz
2551817
Executive Officer
Torotoroa-Amberley School
Apositionexists for anew Executive Officer at our
wonderful school.
Do you have excellent inter-personal skills?
Can you work in ateam? Are you honest, reliable
and confidential?
This might be the job for you.
Full knowledge of accounting skills essential,
including using XERO and Ed Pay.
25-30 hours /week.
Expressions of interest,
including your CV and
references to the Principal,
Antony Criglington by 4pm,
Wednesday 5April.
principal@amberley.school.nz
027 404 9119
Situations Vacant
2568504
Rangiora High School
Voluntary
Reader-Writers
Rangiora High School is proud to be a caring,
community-based environment inspiring life-long
learning. Students are at the centre of our work.
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To book your spaceinthis guide,phoneAmanda Keys 313 2840 or email amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz
Appliance Repairs
•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN
•AUTHORISEDLOCAL SERVICE
F&P, Bosch, Smeg,
Ariston,LG, Classique,Haier,
Samsung andmore....
“For best results be sure to useauthorised service”
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Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810
Chiropractic Services
Dr Jess Ross
ACC RegisteredDrChiropractic
Monday&Thursday
Injury, accidents and maintenance
Judy McArthur
MctimoneyChiropractic,Applied Kinesiology
and Craniosacral|Fridays
Phone 03 313 0350
Select Health
51 Ashley Street, Rangiora
Fencing
NATHAN SCOTT
FENCING CONTRACTOR
Specialising in
• Farm Fencing • Stock Yards
• Post Driving
Ph: Rangiora 03 312 8866
Mobile: 027 213 1634
Email: nathanandhayley@scorch.co.nz
2564272
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Builder
•New Builds •Renovations, Extensions
• Repairs and Maintenance
2549049
Ring Mark 027 229 7310
for afree quote
www.longsilverconstruction.com
Computer Repairs
Bruce Evans
131 Ohoka Road
Kaiapoi
03 327 3111
021 293 6331
compucare@xtra.co.nz
www.compucare.co.nz
Computer Repairs &upgrades
Prompt professional services
Kitchen Designer
Paula Humphreys Design
Certified Kitchen Designer
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Butchery
OxfordButchery
Shane Frahm
We cankill&process yourstock
FourGenerations of Frahms
since 1957
Ph 312 4205
Oxford
Number one
old-fashioned bacon
&ham curing.
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Construction &Concrete
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Glass Services
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ReplacementWindows
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leah.stewart@hagley.co.nz
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Daryl Power
027 230 9401
concretepower@scorch.co.nz
www.concretepower.co.nz
2273277
2533705
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DENTURE CLINIC
Garry WMechen
Registered Clinical DentalTechncian
2269236
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Phone (03) 313-9192
38a Ashley Street, Rangiora
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For your Engineering needs
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Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821
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Irrigation &Filtration
2490187
Plasterer
Interior
Renovations
Ltd
Plasterboard,
fixing &stopping
Cornice
Cove and
stippled ceilings
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Call Mark
027 438 0665
From cost effective kitchens to
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• Kitchens, laundries, wardrobes
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027 239 5186
paulahdesign@gmail.com
www.paulahdesign.com
Scrap Metal
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•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm
Machinery•All non Ferrous
MAINLAND
METALS LTD
Ph (03)338 7000
Mike0274 818544 •Robbie 0274818 027
Locally owned and operated
1902273
2556117d
CAP 65
CAP 40
CAP 20
Shingle
SHINGLE SUPPLIES
Quarry Prices
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from $23 per cube
from $25 per cube
from $30 per cube
all +gst
Plus all excavation and truck hire
house excavations, driveways, subdivisions
CONTRACTING
Ph: KEN 027 201 3302
Email: stress@xtra.co.nz
2009594
Landscaping
For all your landscaping needs
All Landscaping, Retaining Walls (Engineered and
Non-Engineered), Timber Fences, Landscape Structures
and more...Lifestyle Block, Rural and Residential.
Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394
www.blackhill.co.nz
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Windows & Doors
WINDOW MARKET PLACE
• New & Used
• Timber & Aluminium
• Windows & Doors
8am-5pm Weekdays
8am-2pm Saturday
215 Waltham Rd, Sydenham
Ph (03) 379 6159 info@windowmarket.co.nz
Fax (03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz
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Rangiora Hyundai Isuzu
WAS $ 57,990 +ORC
WAS $ 89,990 +ORC
NOW $ 49,990 +ORC
NOW $ 85,490 +ORC
$
45,490 +ORC
$
47,990
2023 Hyundai Tucson NX4E 1.6T
2WD 7DCT ELITE
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe TM 2.2D
AWD7SLTD PE
2023 Hyundai Kona 2.0
2WD LTDPE
2020 Isuzu D-Max LS Manual
Double Cab 4WD
WAS $ 44,990
NOW $ 43,990
$
134,990
$
15,990
WAS $ 79,990
NOW $ 74,990
2016 Jeep Wrangler RUBICON
3.6P/4WD/5AT
2019 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD
2013 Hyundai ix35 2.4 GDI AWD
A6
2018 Volkswagen Touareg
WAS $ 31,990
NOW $ 28,990
WAS $ 15,990
NOW $ 14,490
$
27,990
$
15,990
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe DM 2.2D
7S PE
2017 Mazda Demio
2016 Mazda CX-5 2.2D GSX
2010 Mazda 3Sporthatch SP25
$
31,990
WAS $ 26,990
NOW $ 25,990
WAS $ 38,990
NOW $ 35,990
$
17,990
2015 Isuzu D-Max LS DC 3.0D 5SP
Manual 2WD
2016 Subaru XV 2016 Toyota Hilux 3.0TD 2WD
DC
2014 Mazda 32.0 5AT
WAS $ 36,990
NOW $ 35,990
WAS $ 72,490
NOW $ 69,990
$
37,990
WAS $ 31,990
NOW $ 28,990
2021 Volkswagen T-Roc TSI Life
DSG
2022 Isuzu D-Max LS PLUS
AUTO 4WD
2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 1.6
DCT6
2013 Isuzu D-Max LS DCab Auto
4WD
WAS $ 43,990
NOW $ 41,990
WAS $ 32,990
NOW $ 31,990
$
19,990
$
39,990
2019 Isuzu D-Max LX DCab
Manual 4X4
2020 Hyundai Kona 2.0 2WD
ELITE
2020 Hyundai i20 5D A4
1998 Toyota Land Cruiser VX
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LOCAL WEEKEND
deals
IN-STORE ONLY
EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME DEALS
DEALSARE LIMITED TO ONE PER CUSTOMER
Sat 1 st –Sun 2 nd April
Hornby · Colombo Mall · Colombo St · Northwood
12
MONTHS
$499 &over*
INTEREST FREE
on purchases
INTEREST FREE
36MONTHS
$999 &over*
on furnitureand beds
Offers only available in-storeinChristchurch, at our Hornby, Colombo Mall, Colombo St and Northwood stores. Available 1–2April only,while stock lasts. Stock may vary between stores –
please call your local storetocheck availability.DEALSARE LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER. Trade not supplied. *Terms,conditions,exclusions and credit criteria apply.See page overfor details.