North Canterbury News: April 13, 2023

Thursday,April 13,2023 | Issue1041 | www.starnews.co.nz 

Councils appeal 

High Court ruling 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

TheWaimakariri and Timaru 

DistrictCouncils are appealing 

theHigh Court’sdecision 

declining to grant declarations 

about property rights. 

The two councils have filed an 

appeal in the CourtofAppeal, 

andwillbeapproachingother 

councils,alsoopposed to Three 

Waters Reform, to seeifthey 

wish to support the councils in 

the proceedings. 

Waimakariri, Timaru, and 

Whangarei District Councils 

had asked the High Court 

earlierthisyearfor 

declarations on the rights and 

interests that property 

ownership entails. 

While the declarations were 

refused,the High Court 

judgementconfirmedthe 

Government’s Three Waters 

planisexpropriatingcouncils’ 

ThreeWater assetsand thatthe 

decision to pay compensation 

rests with Parliament. 

Waimakariri District Mayor 

Dan Gordon saysthecouncils 

areappealing as there are some 

aspectsofthejudgement worthy 

of further scrutiny. 

‘‘We know how strongly our 

communitiesfeel in opposition 

to the ThreeWatersReform, 

andthis appeal is afurther 

demonstration of our desire to 

defendour communities assets 

andvoice. 

‘‘Wewere pleasedthat the 

Government’s ThreeWaters 

planwas acknowledged clearly 

by the Court as expropriation of 

assets without compensation, 

anditsignificantly downgrades 

communities’ ability to 

influence the core services that 

generations of them had built. 

‘‘We do not agree however that 

the declarationssoughtweretoo 

❛We know how strongly 

our communities feel in 

opposition to the Three 

Waters Reform, and this 

appeal is afurther 

demonstration of our 

desire to defend our 

communities assets and 

voice.❜ 

— Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon 

generalanddid not reflectlocal 

governmentownershiprights in 

respect of infrastructureassets, 

and donot supporttheassertion 

thatthedeclarationsinfringed 

theprinciples of noninterference 

in the legislative 

process,’’ MrGordon says. 

‘‘Between our councilsthere 

are more than abillion dollars 

worth of community assets being 

expropriated without 

compensation, so wefeel it’s our 

duty forall New Zealanders to 

ensure that basic property 

rights aren’t undermined.’’ 

The councils will approach 

others also opposedto Three 

Waters Reform to see if they 

wish to join the proceedings. 

‘‘As ownersofthis critical 

infrastructure, on behalfofour 

communities,weare seeking 

thatany future changes to Three 

Waters Reform respects basic 

rightsinapropertyowning 

democracy. 

‘‘We have, and every property 

ownerinNew Zealand should 

have, real concerns that once a 

precedent is set through Three 

Waters, any and every other 

community asset is up for 

grabs,’’ Mr Gordon says. 

Winning entry ... Ohoka market manager Barbara Warren (left) and champion cake maker Julie Han with 

her Peter Rabbit eating an Easter carrot cake creation. 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

Amixture of creativity 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

Chocolate, vanilla, lemon, butter, carrot and 

meat cakes were all vying to be crowned 

champion cake at the Ohoka Market on Good 

Friday. 

The organiserofthe Great Cakes competition, 

marketmanager Barbara Warren, saiditcame 

down to amixtureofcreativity and taste, as the 

three professional bakers judging the 

competition selected Julie Han’s Easter themed 

creation as the bestinshow. 

‘‘Of the 19 entries in our first competition, 

Julie Han’s Peter Rabbiteating an Eastercarrot 

cake was truly awesome. 

‘‘The quality of hersand all the others was 

amazing, they were wonderful creations and 

very encouraging for the future of the 

competition, as there are some great bakers out 

there,’’ she said. 

‘‘The judgesfound it avery serious 

competition and they took on the task of 

selecting the champion cake by comparing 

creativity with taste and appeal.’’ 

There was adecadent richchocolate cake 

shaped as avolcano withred jelly lava flowing 

from it, an iced pumpkin cake, avanillabutter 

layered cake withBlack Boy Peach jam inbetween 

the segments, carrot cakesand themed 

cakesonshow. 

Professional pastry chef Julie Han of 

Christchurch, said her Easter themed winning 

creation took two days to make. 

‘‘Peter was one of the hardest parts as he took 

time to set.Ilove making creative cakes and 

want to share themwith people,the more 

creative the better,’’ Juliesaid. 

Creator of one of the most unusual entries, coowner 

of The ButchersMistress Jonathan 

Blease, said his third placed meat cake was 

something he put together on the spur of the 

moment. 

‘‘It was made with layersofour special 

bourbon flavoured brisket, with ricotta cheese 

between them, caramelised onions,and tomato 

pesto.Onthe top was mashedpotatoesinfused 

with slicedtruffle butterand sundried olives.’’ 

Barbara Warrensaid she is hoping the Great 

Cakes competition will become an annual event 

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Hard work foundation for long life 


Hard work has helped Alison Hanham 

lead along and satisfying life. 

Alison, aCharles Upham Retirement 

Village resident, turned 100 earlier this 

month. 

She was born in Fielding on April 2, 

1923, and lived her early years there and 

Ohakune. 

When her father, aWorld War Iarmy 

veteran, died at the age of 48, she was 

just 12yearsold. 

She and her mother, Alice, moved 

down to Wellington, where Alison 

attended Wellington East Girls’ College 

before moving into the workforce to take 

up ajob at alegal office. 

She later worked for MGM, the movie 

studio, where she helped with New 

Zealand film distribution. 

Alison met and married Thomas 

Hanham, in 1944, and the newly weds 

honeymooned at Hanmer Springs. 

Thomas was serving in WWII as a 

member of the Royal New Zealand Air 

Force, based in the Pacific islands, as a 

mechanic. 

Alison says she was reunited with 

Milestone ... Alison Hanham celebrates 

100 years in style at Charles Upham village. 

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Thomas in Christchurch. 

‘‘We met him in the (Cathedral) 

Square. It was Labour Weekend when he 

came back. 

‘‘We had asixweek old baby by then,” 

Alison says. She remembers the serving 

men were “green” and gaunt, with many 

having suffered jaundice. 

The couple initially stayed with 

Thomas’ parents, then moved into a 

family home in Warrington St, St Albans. 

Noel, the first of six children, was the 

endofwar arrival, followed later by 

Keith, Bruce, Ruth, Robyn and Peter. 

The advent of children and a 

homemaker role led into aseries of 

church, scouts and sports club 

committee roles. 

When the family left home, Thomas 

and Alison kept adventuring, living in 

Rakautara (north of Kaikōura), where 

Thomas had adingy and enjoyed 

providing seafood. 

Alison and Thomas moved to 

Rangiora, where they lived for 30 years. 

Thomas died in 2014, and Alison 

moved into an over 60s unit in Victoria 

Street, and has since moved to the 

Charles Upham complex. 

She was Rangiora RSA Club Women’s 

section treasurer for more than 20 years, 

only giving it away nine years ago. 

Alison enjoys staying busy and 

working hard. ‘‘I don’t like being idle.’’ 

She enjoys village life at Charles 

Upham. 

Alison has nine grandchildren and 

four greatgrandchildren. 

Sutton Tools give back following its fire 

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AKaiapoibasedbusinessisgivingback to 

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Sutton Tools’ Kaiapoifactory was 

guttedbyafire in January last yearand 

plant manager GlennMorgan saysthe 

companywantedtogive back afterthe 

supporthis staff receivedfollowing the 

fire. 

SheffieldGroup, which owns Sutton 

Tools, donated$10,000 to the Community 

WellbeingNorth Canterbury Trust, after 

the trust’s Kaiapoi Community Support 

officesupportedSuttonTools families 

withfoodparcelsand other support 

services. 

‘‘Wedidn’tknow much about them, so 

we paid them avisit and they showed us 

around,’’ Mr Morgansaid. 

‘‘Itwas great goingtosee themand to 

see the help they are trying to do in the 

community.’’ 

Community Wellbeingisa 

collaborationinvolving theWaimakariri 

and Hurunuidistrict councils,with 

KaiapoiCommunity Support based in the 

Waimakariri DistrictCouncilowned 

KaiapoiCommunity Centre. 

Trust manager Deirdre Ryan saysitwas 

aprivilege to assist Sutton Tools 

employees in theaftermath of the factory 

fire. 

‘‘This donation from thecompanywas 

totallyunexpected andIfeelhonoured to 

receive it. These muchneeded funds will 

supportotherNorthCanterbury families 

and individuals in need. 

Community support ... Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust manager Deirdre 

Ryan (left) accepted a$10,000 donation from Sutton Tools engineering manager Richard 

Frew and plant manager Glenn Morgan. They were joined by trust board chairperson 

Tsarina Dellow and trustees Mary Sparrow and Niki Mealings. 


‘‘We simplycouldn't do what we do 

withoutthe generosity of communityminded 

businesseslikeSutton Tools.’’ 

Waimakariri Mayor DanGordon says 

Community Wellbeing played avaluable 

role in thecommunity. 

‘‘Like all our social agencies, Wellbeing 

playsacriticalroleinthe community and 

Kaiapoi Community Support does so 

much for the community withthe food 

bank and in all the other workthey do.’’ 

Mr Morgan saysSuttonTools would 

look to provide ongoingsupport, such as 

donating products to be raffled.‘‘Welike 

whatCommunity Wellbeing is doingand 

theyare helping people to find jobsand 

we willbelooking to hire morepeople.’’ 

Since the fire, Sutton Tools has 

continued to operate, on areducedscale, 

fromits Kaiapoisite, using the 

engineering building, which survived, 

and by converting astoreroom. 

Anew factoryistobebuilt in 

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North Canterbury News, April 13, 2023 

Waimakariri growth continues 



Covid19 has caused arethinkofgrowth 

projections, as Waimakaririplansfor the 

future. 

The Waimakariridistricthas 

experienced abuildingboom on the back 

of Covid19, prompting council staff to 

use ‘‘a high growthprojectionscenario’’ 

as it beginswork on the 2024/34 Long 

Term Plan(LTP). 

Amediumhigh growth scenario was 

used in preparing the 2021/31 LTP, which 

projected 480 consents ayear would be 

issued for new houses. 

But awhopping 928 consents were 

issued in 2021 and 836 last year, with the 

district’s populationnow more than 

70,000. 

Senior policy analyst Tēmi Allinson 

said the highgrowth scenario projected 

495 consents for new houses each year. 

It suggested there couldbeclose to 

5000 new houses builtinthe district over 

the nextdecade,equating to more than 

12,000 new residents. 

And if the lastdecade is anythingtogo 

by, there could be even more growth, 

MayorDan Gordon said. 

He said the growth projections helped 

the council planfor infrastructure, the 

timing of major projects and the 

population growth would have an impact 

on rates. 

‘‘Our population is now 70,000 and we 

are anticipating it could reach 100,000 

overthe next 20 years and it could 

happen sooner. 

‘‘It means we need to be thinkingabout 

the provisionoflibraries, swimming 

pools and sports facilities, as well as 

roading investment and other 

infrastructure. 

‘‘Weare consideringour roading 

projects which were identified in the last 

LTP and asking’ are those projects sitting 

in the right yearordoweneed to bring 

them forward and what other projects do 

we need to look at’.’’ 

Solution’s to Southbrook’s traffic 

congestion, the proposed replacement of 

Skew bridgeatSilverstream,Kaiapoi, 

and other safety improvements were in 

the mix, Mr Gordon said. 

‘‘The WoodendBypassremains a 

priority for the council and we will 

continue to lobbyfor it to ensure it is 

considered and there are anumber of 

other projects to consider which may 

need coinvestmentfrom central 

government.’’ 

The councilwas also working on 

spatialplanning with its Greater 

Christchurch partners to determine 

where to buildthe extra houses. 

He said there were anumber of 

reasonswhy Waimakaririwas growing at 

afasterrate than the rest of the country. 

‘‘The Covid19 pandemicsaw anumber 

of people migrateback to New Zealand 

from overseas and from otherparts of the 

country. 

‘‘We alsohave ahigh quality of living in 

our district, at amore affordable rate of 

housingthan in other areas.’’ 

Being close to Christchurchalso 

worked in Waimakariri’s favour, Mr 

Gordon said. 

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Planning for growth ... Waimakariri Mayor 

Dan Gordon and MP Matt Doocey did some 

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Rangiora’s Bellgrove subdivision last year. 

Planning for growth is keeping Waimakariri 

District Council staff busy as work begins on 

the 2024/34 Long Term Plan. 

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Nominations sought for NC Business Awards 


Nominations are sought for the 2023 North 

Canterbury Business Awards. 

Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC), 

whichruns the biennial awards,iscalling 

for nominations. 

Anyone can nominate aNorth 

Canterbury business, and all those 

nominated will be contacted by ENC,and 

encouraged to enter. 

‘‘Being nominatedisahuge boost for a 

business’smorale,’’ saysNorth Canterbury 

Business Awardsorganiser Guy Graham. 

‘‘Often, abusinesshasn’t even thought 

aboutentering, but anomination from an 

anonymous, or known source, can make all 

the difference, encouragethem to enter, 

and see them go on to win.’’ 

Businesses can alsonominate 

themselves as away of ensuring they 

receive all relevantBusiness Awards 

information in the leadup to entries 

opening on May 5. 

The North Canterbury Business Awards 

were launched in 2008and have beenheld 

every two yearssince,celebrating 

businessesoperatingout of the North 

Canterbury region. Traditionally open to 

businessesinHurunuiorWaimakariri, 

2023 will see Kaikōurabasedbusinesses 

invited to participate. 

‘‘The ENC team takesgreat pride in 

providingsupport, connections and 

training opportunities to businesses in 

Kaikōura, so we’rethrilledtobeable to 

include them in the NorthCanterbury 

Business Awards,’’ Guy says. 

Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle saysitis 

great to see Kaikourabusinesses included 

for the first time. 

‘‘We have many awesome businesses in 

Kaikōura and we look forward to seeing 

them have the opportunity to get some 

recognition through theseawards.’’ 

The awards will be officiallylaunched 

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on May 4, with entries opening the 

following day. An information eveningwill 

be held on May 17 at the SudimaHotel, 

specifically for Kaikōura businesses. 

Entries close on July7and judging will 

takeplace throughout July. 

The awards culminate in aGala Evening 

at MainPower Stadium in Rangiora on 

October 6whereall the winnersand 

runnersupwill be announced. 

It is the first gala evening in five years, 

due to the previoustwo events being 

scuppered by Covid. 

‘‘This year’sGala Eveningwill be the 

first we’ve heldsince2018, and it’s set to be 

the biggest one we’ve everhad,’’ Guy says. 

‘‘With an amazing new venue, and with 

businessesjoining us from Kaikōura, 

we’re looking forward to atruly 

spectacular event.’’ 

To nominate abusiness or to find out 

moreabout the business awards visit 

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Easier location of properties atop priority 



Efforts arecontinuing to make it easierfor 

emergency services to locaterural 

properties in the Hurunui district. 

The Hurunui District Council has 

reaffirmed its commitment to working 

with Fire and EmergencyNew Zealand 

(FENZ) to improve RAPID numbering in 

the district. 

FENZ representatives firstapproached 

the council in November 2020tooutline 

concernswith incorrect RAPID 

numbering,numbersnot displayed or 

located on the wrong access way. 

Since then councilstaff have 

collaborated with Culverden Volunteer 

FireBrigade chieffire officer Craig 

Ritchie to complete audits of morethan 70 

dairy farms in the Amuri Basin. 

Two rights of way havebeen created in 

the area and more than 600 RAPID 

number plateshave beenpurchased. 

At arecent strategy and community 

committeemeetingcouncillorsvoted to 

introducecharges for allocating RAPID 

numberingtonew rural properties, 

principalbuildings and new access ways. 

The RAPIDnumberplates would be 

installed by councilstaff to ensure they 

were correctlylocated. 

But councillors voted against 

introducing aregulatory approach to 

enforce correct RAPID numbering. 

Councillorsalso votedtoretrospectively 

ratify submissions to the Naturaland Built 

EnvironmentBill andthe Spatial 

PlanningBill. 

The bills havebeen proposed to replace 

the Resource Management Act. 

MayorMarieBlack said the submissions 

from the council emphasised the 

importanceofretaining ‘‘a community 

voice’’. 

The council also expressedconcernwith 

the plan makingtimeframe and sought 

clarification on the composition of the 

regional planning committee. 

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Transwaste chairmanGill Cox. 

He saysmany people’s 

experiences of landfills are shaped 

by their earliestexperiences of 

dropping off rubbish with their 

parents at ‘‘old dumps’’. 

Mr Cox was speaking duringa 

visit by representativesofthe five 

shareholding councils of 

Transwaste —Christchurch City, 

Ashburton, Hurunui, Selwyn and 

WaimakaririDistricts —and 

membersofthe Kate Valley 

Landfill CommunityTrust, the 

Kate Valley Community liaison 

group and staff and studentsfrom 

the Woodend School, which runs 

educationand transport safety 

programmes with Transwaste, 

during avisit to the regional 

landfill east of Waipara. 

‘‘The precisionwith which we 

manage waste, the collection of 

methanefor generating electricity, 

andthe positive impact were 

having on the adjacent native bush 

are all aspectsofour operation 

that pleasantlysurprise visitors,’’ 

Mr Cox said. 

Visitors were shown the 

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management within the landfill. 

For many visitors,particularly 

councillors elected in last years 

local bodyelections, it was their 

first in depth look at the landfill 

operations. 

HurunuiDistrictMayor Marie 

Black says it’sinteresting to return 

toKate Valley to witness the 

development of the landfill. 

‘‘It’s greattosee the growthand 

development of the site, and how 

the quality of the land care impacts 

positively on the adjacent 

Tiromoana Bush,’’ she said. 

‘‘The integrity of how the landfill 

Landfill on show ... Chairman Gill Cox, with Hurunui Mayor Marie Black 

during the visit by the five shareholding councils. 


is managed is improvingthe 

environmental outcomes for the 

bushinanunexpectedand 

inspirational synergy.’’ 

Other speakers included 

Canterbury Waste Services(CWS) 

Regional Manager RangiLord — 

who leads the operational team 

running the Landfill for 

Transwaste —and Transwaste 

Board Director GarethJames — 

who has been involved with 

Transwaste since its inception in 

the 1990s. 

Mr James gave apresentation on 

the development of thejoint 

venture, the search for the landfill 

site, its constructionand 

containerised transportoperation. 

The visitors then visited the 

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waste truckfleet and empty 

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Rivercare group needs resources 

By RACHEL MACDONALD 

NEWS 

The North Canterbury News, April 13, 2023 

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Grant Davey is looking for change. 

He’s been amember of the Ashley 

Rakahuri Rivercare Group since 2016, 

but –asoftwo years ago –hehas been 

the organisation’s operations manager. 

The problem is, says Grant, is that his 

group doesn't have the resources to take 

care of both the river and the estuary. 

‘‘The estuary is an internationally 

recognised, birdbiodiverse 

environment and it’s being totally 

ignored,’’ says Grant. 

‘‘As far as what we do in terms of 

controlling access to the Ashley riverbed 

and monitoring who’s on there through 

the cameras, that’s been pretty 

successful. 

‘‘Even on crate day, for example, the 

guys and their trucks tend to head up 

towards the Okuku Crossing, so away 

from the bird nesting sites. 

‘‘The largest threat to the nesting 

birds last season was the floods. Humans 

are always athreat, but last season, it 

was weather, Norway rats and cats,’’ 

Grant says. 

With those elements being monitored 

on the river, the major issue now for the 

group, he says, is the Ashley estuary. 

‘‘There’s been alot of media exposure, 

public education, and DOC intervention 

around the Ashley river, and it’s really 

paying off, in terms of the bird life,’’ he 

says. 

‘‘However, the estuary has been 

described as the richest breeding 

ground and observation point for 

common, rare and protected birdlife on 

the east coast of the South Island. 

“The estuary is aseriously important 

breeding ground. It’s recognised as such 

in international literature. 

‘‘It’s one of the last takeoff points for 

the godwits, but there are more than 31 

species that nest here. Most of which are 

Ashley estuary ... Adog runs loose among birds at the Ashley estuary. 

protected under law.’’ 

The law forbids dogs around the 

estuary, and under Waimakariri District 

Council bylaws, they must either be 

under absolute voice control or on a 

leash. 

When Grant was walking the lagoon at 

the weekend, he was upset to be 

photographing dogs chasing protected 

birds. When spoken to, the owner, 

scoffed at him. 

‘‘They’re just shags,’’ she said. The 


shags are protected under law. 

‘‘The lack of attention and total lack of 

awareness is just extraordinary,’’ says 

Grant. 

The ignorance is bizarre, especially 

given the signage in the beach. 

That is Grant’s issue. 

The signs saying ‘‘No Dogs’’ are all 

around the lagoon. 

‘‘They’re being totally ignored, to the 

peril of some our most endangered 

wading bird species’’. 

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Authorised by Matt Doocey MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. 

Long road to recovery 

Having spentsome timeupinHawke’s Bay 

recently Iwas reminded of the devastation 

experienced across many parts of 

Waimakariri in the 2010and 2011 

earthquakes. 

Irememberthe strong sense of 

resilience among locals, and the 

overwhelming feeling of support from 

emergency services and volunteers – 

individuals and organisations–that 

opened their doors to thosewho losttheir 

homes, or got stuckinwith shovelstoclean 

up the mess createdbythe silt. 

Thanks to the IAmHope Wellness 

Centre in Esk Valley, as well as the 

Whatever It Takes community mental 

health services and the RuralSupport 

Trustfor hostingmeand for making time 

to talk about how thingsare going 

following Cyclone Gabrielle in February. 

It’s important to me to hear firsthand 

from residents, including localfarmers 

and growers, about the support needed on 

the ground. 

It will be along roadtorecovery for 

many of those hardest hit, and my thoughts 

go to all those families made homeless by 

this year’s catastrophic event. 

Many of you are aware of my efforts to 

hold Te Whatu Ora HealthNZtoaccount 

afterfailing to honourtheircommitment to 

Waimakariri residents to provide afterhourshealth 

care services by 2022. 

Regardless of delays with construction 

of the new facility, the community was 

promised afterhours health care services 

would be in place by last year. That’s why 

Ihave invited Te Whatu Ora,South Link 

Health, Waitaha Primary Health 

Organisationand Pegasus Primary Health 

Organisationtoapublic meeting on 

Thursday, April27, to update the 

community. Ihope you willbeable to come 

along and hearwhat theyhave to say. 

On Friday, May 5, Iwill be hosting 

National’sdeputy leaderand finance 

spokesperson, Nicola Willis, in the 

electorate. Herfirstengagement will be 

InspiringWomen, amorning tea event at 

Urban Revival in Silverstream, for women 

in Waimakariri. 

As amotheroffour and asuccessful 

leading political figure, Nicolawill share 

experiencesfrom her own journey to 

success. Nicola will be joinedbylocal 

businesswoman Bridget Hope, the director 

of Magpie Style and Paula Ryan Online. 

The motheroftwolaunched her highend 

retailbusinessfrom her Ohoka home after 

returningfrom Singapore eight years ago, 

and has built her successful business 

since.Visit my Facebook pageorwebsite 

for moredetails and to register. 

Finally, it was good to see so many of you 

at the OxfordA&P Showthis year. Ienjoy 

talking to constituents to findout what are 

the mostimportant issuesbeingfaced. 

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Waimakariri 

with Mayor Dan Gordon 

Debate over the future of local radio back in the spotlight 

By KERRY TREMAIN, 

Manager Compass FM North Canterbury 

The recent closureofthe Today FM 

brand in New Zealandhas once again 

broughttothe forefront the debate of 

local radio media versus internationally 

owned networks. 

There are twoNetwork radio 

companies in NZ. 

One,NZME whichhas anumber of 

brands in the New Zealandmarket 

includingNewstalk ZB andThe Hits and 

two,Mediaworkswhich owns among 

othersThe Breeze, More FM andrecently 

Today FM. 

NZMEand Mediaworks,bothwho have 

wealthy investorstocall on in hardtimes, 

receive massivefinancial support from 

corporate advertisingagencies in New 

Zealandand alsoreceivehundreds of 

thousands of dollarsfromNZonAir, 

annually. 

LocalradiomediainNorthCanterbury 

does not. 

Mediaworks is acompany owned by 

Oaktree Capital from theUSA and QMS 

Mediaout of Australia.Today FM was 

quickly shut down by itsowners 

reportedly duetofinancial reasons, 

leaving its loyal listenerswithout their goto 

stationand 60 people without ajob. 

To have asignal stoppedcold turkey 

like Today FM is tellingwhenoverseas 

ownership is concerned. 

This showsalack of respecttowards 

both advertisingclientsand loyal 

listeners. Radio stationsexist due to 

client andlistenerloyalty that has been 

builtupover time. 

Internationalownershipcan bring 

access to greaterresources and awider 

pool of talent, whichcan resultinhigher 

quality programming. 

However, it canalso meanthatlocal 

voices and stories are drowned out by 

Recharge welcome 

Ihope you all had asafe and happy Easter 

with family andfriends. 

It was nice to have an extra long 

weekend with some good weather. 

Agreat way to recharge the batteries 

before we head into the winter months. 

I’ve attended some fantastic events in 

our district lately, includingthe Oxford 

A&P Show. 

It reallyisfantastic to be backenjoying 

the shows after Covid19 severely hindered 

them in recent years. 

It was agreat day out, watching townand 

country cometogether, enjoying some of 

that famous Oxford hospitality and seeing 

agricultural and pastoral excellence 

across all aspects of the industry. 

I’d like to congratulate this year’s 

presidentSteve Macaulay and the show 

committee on another successful event. 

Iwas also asked to speak at the Relay for 

Life in Rangiora, which Ialso took partin. 

It is a wonderfulevent,raising funds and 

showing support for all those affected by 

cancer, thosestill battling cancer, cancer 

survivors,and carers,family and friends. 

We all know someone who has been 

affected by cancer.Irelayed for my sister, 

who is currently in remission. 

North Canterbury Relay for Life set a 

lofty goal of raising $75,000 and they 

knockedthat out of the park, falling just 

shy of $80,000. 

Iwould like to acknowledge Don Young 

international or nationalcontent,leading 

to alossofcommunity engagement anda 

homogenization of themedialandscape. 

Networkradio engulfed most localradio 

stationsinthe 90’s and the2000’sand led 

to the lossofpreviouslywellstaffed and 

supported local brands in towns and 

cities acrossNew Zealand. 

Local radiomedia, likeNorth 

Canterbury’s Compass FM,can foster a 

greater sense of communityand 

belongingwithits hyperlocal 

programmingand focus on local issues 

and events. 

It alsoprovides aplatformfor local 

voices to be heard, local musicians to 

havetheirmusic playedand forlocal 

businesses to reach potentialcustomers 

in their area. 

Compass FM faces agreaterchallenge 

without the backing of alarger network. It 

is difficult to competewiththe Networks 

for nationaladvertisers especially when 

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from councilwho is on the organising 

committee, and was also the biggest 

individual fundraiser, raising justunder 

$2000. 

Another council staff memberStacy 

Garrett promised to shave his head if he 

reached $1000 –which he did! 

It was atremendous effort from 

everyone involved. 

Another highlight for me was attendinga 

dance at Rangiora Baptist Church. 

The dance was for people with 

disabilities, their carers and friends. I 

thoroughlyenjoyed myself and want to 

acknowledge the amazing work done by 

Paula Thackwelland the team of 

volunteers who pulled it all together. It 

was abrilliant event for our district. 

Finally, Iwould like to congratulate 

Swannanoa School on its 150th 

Celebrations. 

Ihad the honourofspeaking at the event 

last week and unveiling a commemorative 

sculpture. Unfortunately, Covid19had 

delayed the events for two years, but it was 

wonderful to see currentand former staff, 

students,families and the wider school 

communityall come together to celebrate 

such asignificant milestone. 

Iwelcomecontact from anyone who 

needs assistance or has an issue that they 

may want to discuss. Emailmeatdan. 

gordon@wmk.govt.nz or phone 021906437. 

I’m here to help. 

most national advertisingbrands do not 

support local media andseemingly prefer 

the ease with which theycan buythe 

national networks. 

In the end, it'sclearthat abalance 

between local and international 

ownership is neededtoensurethat media 

outlets in New Zealandand othersimilar 

markets canthrive. 

Whileinternational ownershipcan 

bringvaluableresources andbroader 

perspectives, it should notcome at the 

expenseoflocalcontentand community 

engagement.Localbusiness supportand 

communityinvolvement is essential for 

the survivalofCompass FM in North 

Canterbury, as it is essentialfor other 

typesoflocal media. 

Ultimately,the closure of the Today FM 

brand serves as areminder of the 

importanceofsupporting localmedia, 

especiallyinthe face of international 

ownership in the industry in NZ. 

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Motunau 11:00pm 2.4 4:41pm 0.6 11:58pm 2.4 5:39pm 0.6 12:25pm 2.3 6:37pm 0.6 1:21pm 2.4 7:34pm 0.5 2:17pm 2.4 8:32pm 0.5 3:12pm 2.5 9:29pm 0.4 4:06pm 2.5 10:24pm 0.4 

10:36am 2.2 4:27am 0.6 11:31am 2.3 5:25am 0.6 12:00am 2.4 6:21am 0.6 12:58am 2.4 7:16am 0.5 1:55am 2.5 8:10am 0.5 2:50am 2.5 9:03am 0.4 3:43am 2.5 9:55am 0.4 

Gore Bay 11:02pm 2.4 4:43pm 0.6 

5:41pm 0.6 12:27pm 2.3 6:39pm 0.6 1:23pm 2.4 7:36pm 0.5 2:19pm 2.4 8:34pm 0.5 3:14pm 2.5 9:31pm 0.4 4:08pm 2.5 10:26pm 0.4 

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Kaikoura 10:57pm 1.7 4:36pm 0.3 11:55pm 1.7 5:32pm 0.3 12:22pm 1.5 6:29pm 0.2 1:16pm 1.6 7:27pm 0.2 2:11pm 1.6 8:24pm 0.2 3:06pm 1.7 9:21pm 0.2 4:01pm 1.7 10:18pm 0.2 

*Not for navigational purposes. Wind and swell are based on apoint off Gore Bay. Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidespy.com Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd. 

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Farmers share knowledge ofWetlands 

Anyone interested in wetlands on 

farms is encouraged to set aside 

May 2. 

That’s when afree, day-long 

symposium isbeing held at 

Christchurch’s Addington Events 

Centre, where farmers who 

have been part ofthe Managing 

Wetlands as Farm Assets project 

share what they’ve learned about 

the wetland on their farm. 

Working with across-section 

of farmers, the project has 

demonstrated how wetlands 

benefit farming systems and the 

wider environment. Led by NZ 

Landcare Trust, the three-year 

project was funded by industry 

and government, including 

investment from New Zealand 

Deer Farmers’ Association, 

Deer Industry New Zealand, 

New Zealand Merino, DairyNZ, 

Overseer Ltd, Environment 

Canterbury and Ministry for 

Primary Industries’ Sustainable 

Food and Fibre Futures. Federated 

Farmers and Fonterra have also 

supported this Canterbury-based 

practical demonstration project. 

The symposium isagreat 

opportunity for farmers and other 

rural professionals tolearn from 

farmers who have been actively 

restoring wetlands and, in some 

cases, developing new wetlands 

on their farms. This isabout 

finding out where they started, 

who helped them, sources of 

funding, what work they carried 

out in their wetland, and the 

results they’ve achieved todate. 

Well worthwhile ...Wetlands bring multiple benefits to farms and the wider environment. Learn all about it at the 

Farm Wetland Symposium inChristchurch on May 2. 


It’s not about telling farmers 

how to do their job, it’s about 

understanding the opportunities 

that wetlands offer, aswell as 

finding out where to start. 

NZ Landcare Trust project coordinator 

Tony Watson said it’s 

all about sharing information and 

helping farmers understand the 

benefits wetlands can offer. 

‘‘And the benefits vary — 

some farmers want to focus on 

improving water quality, trapping 

sediment and reducing nutrient 

losses, others are looking to 

improve native biodiversity or farm 

aesthetics. 

‘‘Others understand the value of 

having awetland that acts as a 

sponge absorbing water inhigh 

rainfall events and slowly releasing 

it into the environment. 

‘‘And yet others see recreational 

benefits and wetlands asaway 

of bringing members of the 

community back onto farms, 

showing them some ofthe great 

work farmers are doing to improve 

our environment.’’ 

If afarm has asticky corner or a 

problematic paddock, awetland 

could be one way tomake itwork, 

Mr Watson said. Some of the 14 

demonstration sites set upfor the 

project proved exactly that. 

The sites, focusing on the 

protection and restoration of 

wetland areas, are in arange of 

Canterbury farming systems and 

ecological zones stretching from 

Kaikoura toOtematata. 

Ninety percent ofNew Zealand’s 

wetlands have been lost through 

drainage, land development, 

and changes inland use. In 

Canterbury, natural wetlands 

on the plains are now very rare; 

remaining wetlands tend tobeon 

the coast orinthe foothills, high 

country, or river margins. 

The project offers practical 

support and showcases how 

farmers can form or preserve 

wetlands, with support from 

others asneeded. Steering group 

chairman Ian Mackenzie, aMid 

Canterbury farmer with personal 

experience in wetland restoration, 

said the project was exciting. It 

shows how to control weeds when 

stock is excluded, and which plant 

species are best suited to different 

areas. 

‘‘With the protection ofmahinga 

kai now part offarm environment 

plans for some Canterbury 

districts, wewant farmers 

to understand why wetlands 

are regarded as taonga —as 

treasured natural resources. We 

have agood opportunity to share 

this knowledge,’’ Mr Mackenzie 

said. 

Mr Watson said the symposium 

is agreat chance for farmers and 

rural professionals toget together 

and swap ideas and information 

and is especially aimed atfarmers 

and others who would like to 

find out more about the potential 

wetlands offer individual farms 

and the catchments inwhich we 

farm. 

Afuture edition of The News 

will feature some of the project’s 

case studies, showing how 

wetlands are helping to transform 

landscapes, lives, and the region 

we live in. 

Farm Wetland Symposium 

CHRISTCHURCH -TUESDAY 2ND MAY2023 —9.30AM TO 5PM 

Farmers and rural professionals arewarmly invited to participateinthis one-day symposium. 

Wetlands offer manybenefits forfarmers, including potentialfor improvin water quality,biodiversity 

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If youhaveany interest in wetlandsonfarm, noworinthe future, please join us to discuss the opportunities 

andchallengesthatwetlands present. 

You’llalsohear from arange of Canterbury farmers 

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Are you looking tobuild your dream 

home in North Canterbury this year? 

If so, the Build7 team would love to hear from you! 

This month, we share anupdate on Rachel and Mitchell Lalor’s 

wonderful contemporary home. 

Rachel and Mitchell’s home 

Spending their first Christmas and summer 

holidays in their new Build7 home was adream 

come true for Rachel and Mitchell Lalor. 

The couple moved into their Lincoln home in 

mid 2022, and ever since have been enjoying 

everything the spacious, contemporary home 

has to offer. “Being able to live inthis special place 

and feel settled has been amazing,” Rachel says. “It’s comfortable, low 

maintenance and wonderful having all the doors open inthe sunshine. 

All the things we set out to achieve have become areality.” 

The entertainers’ kitchen/living and dining area isRachel’s favourite 

part of the house, along with afunctional built-in wardrobe, which was 

specifically designed for the master bedroom. 

“I’m really happy with our finished home,” Rachel says. “Our project 

manager was great at communicating, which we really appreciated, 

especially as we were under COVID-19 restrictions atthe time. And 

they didn’t charge usany extra labour when we made tweaks and 

changes along the way.” 

“It isclear that Build7 really want the best for 

their clients.” 

Since moving into their new family home, Mitchell and Rachel have 

welcomed their daughter Mila, now five-months-old, and enjoyed a 

wonderful summer settling into this new chapter of their lives. 

Because Rachel has adesign background, and this was the couple’s 

second time building, they were keen to be involved in as much of 

the process aspossible. After meeting with Build7 Canterbury Sales 

Partner Tony Hutchison at the end of 2020, Rachel drew up some 

plans ofwhat she and Mitchell wanted, and the Build7 team took it 

from there. 

The modern four-bedroom home includes two bathrooms and two 

living rooms with unique features throughout. Emphasis has been 

placed on the indoor-outdoor flow, with aroof extension and covered 

deck making the most of the spacious backyard. 

Fran and Jamie’s villa update 

Romantic as it is to be recreating an early twentieth century villa 

in 2023, there are afew small challenges. One is making sure you 

have the right people toreproduce traditional features including 

special finishes and textures. 

We talked about our herringbone engineered timber floors in our 

last update and since then we have employed ornate fibrous 

plaster specialist Peter deBurgh-Thomas to help us make sure 

the plastering and mouldings in the villa are just right. 

Peter’s primary task is to create templates and mouldings for 

the villa’s two curved archways and aplainer hallway arch, all of 

which will feature traditional American style plastering. 

The more ornate archways will include inlay panelling, which will 

run from the wall columns tothe surfeit ofthe arch. Decorative 

bands will finish the outer facing edge and panelling will go 

around the inside ofthe arch. 

Peter estimates it will take about amonth to complete this work, 

which will include manufacturing at his workshop and onsite 

installation. 

We can’t wait to see the results! 

Email: 

welcome@build7.co.nz 

Call: Matt Vaughan 021 329 528 

Tony Hutchision 027 858 8489 

Level 1, 337 Asaph Street 

Christchurch Central 8011 

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NEWS 

North Canterbury News, April 13, 2023 

Delivery of meals helping mums 

By RACHEL MACDONALD 

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Carol Burdon knowsall aboutpostnatal 

depression. 

HavingemigratedfromEngland just 

beforehaving twosons,she really 

struggledwithout family support. 

Thatisthe key reasonshe’snow the 

branch coordinatorofthe 

Waimakariribranch of Bellyful. 

She joined the group in 2017,just 

beforeitlaunchedinthe district, in 

February 2018, and by July2018,she 

had been asked to takeonthe regional 

role. 

Bellyful wasfounded by Jacqui 

Ritchie, who grew up in Mount 

Maunganui, butmet alad wholived in 

Pukekohe, southofAuckland. 

She alsostruggledwith her firstborn 

–lackofsleep,financial stress,work 

demands,and anxiety. 

The savinggrace for her was the 

delivery to herdoorstep,from friends, 

of meals ready to be servedthenand 

there. 

Now,Bellyful, around thecountry, 

looks out forfamilieswith newborns or 

young children,withthe aim of taking 

the dinnertime load offtheir 

shoulders. 

Its website applicationpageisopen 

to anyonewho fitsthe criteria, butit’s 

alsoconstantly seeking referralsfrom 

friendsand familyofpotential 

applicants. 

‘‘Whenyou’rereallystruggling,just 

having thatbit of help, putting ameal 

on thetable, canbesohuge, Carol says. 

‘‘The hard thing is,here in 

Waimakariri, we’re only servicing15to 

17 familiesamonth. 

‘‘Weknowthat’s nowherenear as 

manyhouseholds as we should be 

reaching. We reallyneedtoget the 

wordout. 

‘‘Ifyou’re tootired,orit’s too hard, to 

Reaching out ... Struggling mums are urged to contact Bellyfull to help them with ready 

to serve meals. 

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make dinner for yourlittle ones, let us 

know.’’ 

Thegroup’slast Cookathon,saw 170 

meals goinginto the freezer,but those 

will onlylast about amonth. Carol 

wants to grow that to meetwhat she 

sees as ahidden need. 

‘‘We’re alwaysonthe lookoutfor 

people to helpwithmeals, at the end of 

eachmonth,’’ she says.‘‘Aswell as the 

Cookathons, we’re also planning 

another fundraisinggolf tournament 

at the Rangiora GolfClub in 

September. Everylittlebit helps.’’ 

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Speed reduction proposed 



A60kph speed limit has been 

proposed on State Highway 1, 

between Pegasusand Waikuku, in 

preference to wire ropebarriers. 

The Waimakariri District 

Council has agreed to back a 

request from local residents for a 

speedreduction,aspart of Waka 

Kotahi New Zealand Transport 

Agency’s Woodendsafety 

improvements. 

The request followed ameeting 

last weekwith Pegasusand 

Waikuku residents and Waka 

Kotahi director of regional 

relationships, JamesCaygill. 

Waka Kotahi had proposed 

installing awire rope barrier, 

knownas‘‘a cheesegrater’’, on the 

1.5kmstretch of road between 

Pegasus and Waikuku, which has 

an 80kphspeed limit,aspart of the 

proposed safety improvements. 

‘‘Thefeedback we received at 

the meeting was thatpeopleare 

not in favour of wire ropebarriers 

on thatstretch of road,’’ 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon 

said. 

‘‘Theresidentssuggested a 

reduction of speed and asked if 

that would negate the need for 

wire ropebarriers.’’ 

Residents said the wirerope 

barrier would cause 

inconvenience as it would prevent 

them from turning and restrict 

access to their properties. 

Mr Gordon was drafting aletter 

in support of the request, with 

inputfrom his fellowcouncillors 

and WoodendSeftonCommunity 

BoardchairpersonShona Powell. 

He said similar concerns had 

Safety concerns ... Residents discuss Waka Kotahi New Zealand 

Transport Agency’s proposed Woodend road safety improvements at a 

public drop in session in the Woodend Community centre. 

PHOTO:FILE 

been raised by residents and 

business ownerslocated between 

Woodend and PineAcres, Kaiapoi, 

to the south. 

‘‘Ultimately what will make a 

differenceisa[Woodend] bypass.’’ 

Mr Caygill saidthe meeting was 

agood chance to hear the specific 

concerns of concerned residents. 

He said several issueswere 

raised, including powerpole 

positions, driveway accesspoints, 

speed and the necessityofthe wire 

rope barrier. 

‘‘Their concernsare being fed 

back to theprojectteam as we 

continue work on the design for 

SH1 Saltwater CreektoCam 

River.’’ 

Cr RobbieBrine said he had 

attended 11 road deaths on SH1 

between SmithStreet,Kaiapoi, 

and Saltwater Creek, north of the 

AshleyRiver, in his capacity as a 

policeofficer. 

‘‘I don’t likethe cheesegraters. 

They may save lives, but with the 

aesthetics and the inconvenience 

they cause, it’s justnot worth it.’’ 

He saidreducing the speed limit 

would add only‘‘a few seconds to a 

car journey’’,while saving lives. 

DeputyMayorNeville Atkinson 

said he was opposedtoboth 

options. ‘‘We’renot going to solve it 

with aband aid. We need to finda 

real solution.’’ 

Waimakariri District Council 

roading manager Joanne McBride 

said it wouldbedifficult to enforce 

a60kph speed limit as the 1.5km 

stretch of road was through arural 

area. 

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Work needed ... The Wolffs Road suspension bridge has fallen 

into astate of disrepair. 

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In suspension 



Feedbackisbeing sought on 

options to save an historic 

suspensionbridge near 

Oxford. 

The Waimakariri District 

Council is consulting on the 

repair of the Wolffs Road 

suspensionbridge at West 

Eyreton, which has fallen 

into astate of disrepairand 

is no longer safe for public 

use. 

The bridgewas built 

around 1948 forpedestrian 

access across the Eyre River. 

It has acategory 2rating with 

HeritageNew Zealand. 

The Cust and Districts 

HistoricalRecords Society 

made asubmission to the 

council’s 2021/31Long Term 

Plan,which led to asite 

inspectionand abridge 

refurbishmentreport being 

prepared. 

The council’s preferred 

option is to removethe 

timber superstructure, 

approachrampsand 

suspension cables, and clear 

vegetation. This would leave 

the heritage fabric of the 

bridge, including the 

substructureand cable 

anchorstoberefurbished, a 

councilspokespersonsaid. 

The cost of disestablishing 

the superstructure,was 

estimated in 2021, to cost 

$195,000, withongoing 

maintenance costs of up to 

$2000 ayear. Any funding for 

the project would need to be 

sought as part of next year’s 

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Casting call ... Eliza McDonald (left), Korbin SymondsShakespeare, Emelia Coster, 

Evangeline Arthur, Maddy Dunn and Jairna Harris are looking forward to taking centrestage 

next month. 


Kaiapoi horror show 

under the spotlight 

Ahorror show with audience 

participation is in store at Kaiapoi 

High Schoolnext month. 

The Adventures of Alice in Horrorland 

will take centrestage in the school’s 

auditorium, with publicperformances 

from Thursday to Saturday,May 11 to 

13. 

The titlerole of Aliceisbeingshared 

by ElizaMcDonald and MaddyDunn. 

‘‘It is aunique script andithas got 

some really cool stuff. It is different, 

but agood different,’’Maddy says. 

Elizasays she loves performing on 

stage. 

‘‘I was reallyhappy whenIgot the 

lead role in aschool production andI 

feel likeI’m in areality TV show.’’ 

Jairna Harris is playing the Mad 

Hatter, which she describes as ashort, 

but high energyrole. 

Korbin SymondsShakespeare is 

playing RiffRaff fromthe Rocky 

Horror Picture Show. 

‘‘I enjoy beingquirky and creepy and 

bringing people who are overexcited 

into acreepy house.’’ 

Evangeline Arthur is playing 

Tweedledeeand says she is havingfun 

getting onstage and ‘‘being an idiot’’. 

Emelia Arthur is playing Mrs Lovett, 

arole which involvesluringpeople 

into her pie shop to eat pies made from 

humanflesh. 

The showisbeing directed by 

teacher Brent Morrison, whoalso 

wrote the script. 

‘‘I wrote bitsofitand grabbed bits 

fromother shows,’’ he says. 

‘‘There’s afew surprises andthere is 

alot of audienceparticipation, so it’s 

veryinteractive.’’ 

It was abusy start to the year,with 

auditions heldinweek two and then it 

was straight into rehearsals from week 

three. 

The castwill return early from the 

school holidays next week for afull 

week of rehearsals. 

‘‘There is still abit of technical stuff 

to do with mics and some of them 

haven’tdone singing on stage before,’’ 

Mr Morrisonsays. 

There will be six performances 

during the production week, including 

threepublic performances and shows 

for local primary schoolchildren. 

While there will be 300 seats 

availableonthe Thursdayevening, the 

Friday and Saturdayshows will be 

performed in atheatrerestaurant 

withathreecoursemeal. 

Ticketsare on saleatthe Kaiapoi 

HighSchool office for $15 each for the 

Thursday show. 

On Friday and Saturday nighttickets 

for thetheatrerestaurant show are 

$50 each. 

Speed limit change backed 

By DAVID HILL 


The speed limit on Kaiapoi’s Smith 

Streetwill be reducedtoaccommodate 

the growing Waimak JunctionBusiness 

Park. 

The Waimakariri District Council 

gave its backing at last week’s council 

meeting to aproposal to reduce the 

speed limit from 80kph to 50kphonthe 

small stretchofroad between the 

southbound motorway onramp and the 

existing 50kphsign,90metres to the 

east. 

Waimakariri District Councilroading 

and transportation manager Joanne 

McBride saidthe speed limit change 

was neededtoimprove safety. 

The Waimak Junction Business Park 

is expanding, withthe plannedopening 

of aCountdown supermarket,alongside 

Placemakers, Bunnings, Mitre 10, 

Briscoes and other retailers,expected 

to significantlyincrease traffic 

volumes. 

The council will now write to Waka 

Kotahitorequest the speedlimit 

changeunder the SettingofSpeed 

LimitsRule 2022. 

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Athletes ... Kaiapoi High School’s athletics team at Invercargill. 

PHOTO KAIAPOI HIGH SCHOOL 

Kaiapoiathletes at 

champs perform well 

Kaiapoi High Schoolisenjoyinga 

resurgence in athletics. 

The school recently sent its largest 

ever team to the South Island 

secondary schools athletics 

championships, held in Invercargill. 

Teacher BrentMorrison says the 

ninestrong team enjoyed success. 

Tia Wynyard placed first in the 

under19 boys high jump, while his 

twin brother Paiplacedsecondin the 

under19 boys 3000 metres and fourth 

in the 1500 metres. 

Paraathlete Jacob Claridge placed 

firstinboththe100metresand200 

metres,while Tom Swailes finished 

ninth in the under19 boys 100 metres 

and 10th in the 200 metres,tonarrowly 

missthe finals. 

The four joined forces to place fifth 

in the under19 boys 4x400 metres 

relay. 

‘‘Thetwo Wynyard boys havealways 

competed on their own, so just to have 

ateamfor themtocompetetogether in 

❛It is getting abit of a 

resurgence at Kaiapoi and it is 

going well.❜ 

— Brent Morrison, KaiapoiHigh School teacher 

wasgreat,’’ Mr Morrison says. 

LilyMorrisonplacedfirst in the 

under14 girlslongjump,firstinthe 

200metres andthird in the 100metres, 

while Sophie Jolly placed 8th in the 

under14 girls800metres. 

Lily and Sophie combined with Elina 

Seuamuli and Iunaite Amataga Sefo to 

place fourth in the under14 girls 4x100 

metres relay. 

With the New Zealand secondary 

schools championships being held in 

Christchurch in December, Mr 

Morrison says he is looking forward to 

moreathleticssuccess. 

‘‘It is getting abit of a resurgence at 

Kaiapoi anditisgoingwell.’’ 

OUR TOWN KAIAPOI 


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AKaiapoi school’s 150th birthday celebrations are achance to reconnect. 

Kaiapoi Borough School is planning abig celebration from November 24 to 25 

and principal Hayden van Lent says it is an opportunity to showcase the modern 

school. 

‘‘There have been many students who have come through the kura, so no doubt 

there’s plenty of stories to be shared and it will be achance to reconnect. 

‘‘The school has changed alot since the earthquakes, so it will look very different 

for many of our former students returning.’’ 

Mr van Lent says abig welcome is being planned on Friday afternoon, November 

24, with the school’s kapa haka group set to add acultural element to the 

celebrations. 

There will be an open afternoon, with senior student leaders showing people 

around the school, before visitors are encouraged to head out for an evening meal. 

On Saturday there will be an opportunity to reflect, connect with others and look 

at photos from yesteryear. 

‘‘We will be drawing people together through kai and we will have atime capsule 

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It will then be buried to be opened in years to come. 

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Te Koromiko Swannanoa School 150th 

Generations cake cutting ... The oldest Te Koromiko Swannanoa School pastpupil Derek 

Petrie aged 91, and the youngest newentrant attending the school today, Levi Berry, aged 

5, are helped by school principal Brian Price to cut the sesquicentennial (150th) cake. 



It wasthird time luckyfor Te Koromiko 

Swannanoa School when theyheldtheir 

150th celebrations lastweek. 

Covid forced the delay ofthe planned 

celebrations in 2021 andagain in 2022. 

‘‘But we madeitthisyear,” says Gill 

Slaughter, chair of the school’s board of 

trustees. 

‘‘Westarted backin2020withabig event 

planned for Easter ‘21but we hadto defer 

it, andthenextyearaswell. 

‘‘Itwas thirdtimeluckyfor us this year 

to be ableto host amuch smaller 

celebration which we feltcelebrated the 

connections the schoolhas with it’s 

history, thecommunity and itspupils,both 

young and old.’’ 

She says it also gave them a chance to 

showcase the school as it is today. 

‘‘The schools cultural narrative has 

changed so much from when we first 

started planning forthe 150thfouryears 

ago.’’ 

Gillsaysitwas greattosee everyone 

there and she was impressed several of 

her teachers fromher owndays at 

SwannanoaSchool in the 1970s were also 

in attendance. 

‘‘Back then it was just two small 

classrooms, which later became three 

while Iwas there.Thatwas abig dayfor 

oursmall school.’’ 

Ahighlight of last Thursday’s 

celebrationsheldintheschools hall, was 

theunveiling of the new uniform forthe 

school’s KapaHakaGroup. 

Nearly 70 Year 7and 8pupilsdressed in 

their new uniforms, gave aperformance 

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celebrations, a cake wascut by theoldest 

pastpupil Derek Petrie aged 91, andthe 

youngest newentrant attending theschool 

today,LeviBerry,aged 5. 

Derekfirst went to theschool in 1936 as 

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His family settled in theSwannanoa 

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Homestead wheretheystill are today. 

Dereksayshis mother Lily Petrie (nee 

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‘‘It was verydifferent back then. 

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thecartand on theway ahare startledthe 

horse,andupended us into agorse hedge, 

so shenever rode withusagain.’’ 

Waimakariri District MayorDan Gordon 

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created by the school’s pupils under the 

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Coast care top priorty for group 

Gettingprojectsdone in 

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with seeking funding. 

The Northern Pegasus 

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has recently become an 

incorporated society. 

One of its functions will be to 

work as an umbrella group so 

individuals or informal groups 

can obtainfunding from 

sourcessuch as the Rata 

Foundation or the Department 

of Conservation (DOC) for 

projects such as trapping or 

planting on the coast lines. 

Amberley resident Kevin 

Roche, the organiser of the 

incorporated society, which 

has 15 members, is happy to 

know therewill be less hurdles 

to seeking funding for the great 

work that is being done. 

Its objectives include the 

protection and enhancement 

of the naturalfloraand fauna 

of the coastalenvironment, 

management of recreational 

activities in asafe, sustainable 

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manner,promotion of 

sustainableforms of 

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riding by maintaining and 

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offering support and operation 

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It willliaise withHurunui 

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help achievethe protection of 

the coastalareas from The 

Coastal environment ... Anew group in the Hurunui District is 

working hard to take care of the coastal environment. PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

Rocksnorth of the Waipara 

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‘‘This makesfunding 

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for manyapplications you have 

to be alegal entity such as an 

incorporated societyora 

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With alovefor native plants 

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Mr Roche sayshe's been 

thinking aboutsetting up this 

entity for acouple of years 

now. 

‘‘One of the drivers for the 

group is coast care and climate 

change, mitigating therisk of 

threats to settlements by 

stabilising dunes.’’ 

The fiveyear goalistoget 

the wetlands protected, 

continue to develop the 

trapping programme to remove 

predators, establisha 

dedicated horse track north of 

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Waipara and Kowairiver 

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planting. 

‘‘We have agood record of 

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people, but access to more 

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More members are welcome, 

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additional traps, signage, and 

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has been successful. 

There are alsoplans to apply 

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Hurunui District Council's 

Water and Land coordinator 

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support with contacts and 

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Top ram at 

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Waipara farmerSteven Ellis’s Dorset 

Downsram won the champion sheep 

awardatthe recent HawardenA&P 

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Judges described it as the most 

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The Ellis family of Waipara have 

been breeding sheep in the Waipara 

district for over 58 years. 

Tony and Lois Ellis registered their 

Dorset Downs ram stud farm in 1974 

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Steven has now taken over the 

‘Upton’ farm. 

Steven says the familylikes the 

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says. 

‘‘It’s been afantastic season this 

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The familyfarm ‘Upton’ has 350 

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commercial ewes, 200 Dorset Down 

stud rams and another 200 Hoggets, 

plus 150 Angusheifers. 

Steven says he startedcoming to 

showswith his father over 50 years 

ago. 

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A&P Showwas the strong rural 

atmosphere there. 

‘‘It’s always beenavery socialday 

out with familyand friends. It is also a 

good chancetosee what other 

breedersare doing with their flocks.’’ 

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Hurunui’sbest hogget, two-tooth flocks 

An annualcelebration of 

excellenceinthe sheep farming 

industry encompassingthe four 

HurunuiA&P show districts, saw 

the Hawarden A&P Association 

take out the overall honours. 

Individual honours went to 

Dale and Jan Inchwith theirewe 

hoggets, and Tom,Milly, James, 

Jackie and Di Maxwell with their 

twotooth ewes. 

The competition, which 

focusesonhoggets and twotooths,saw 

the team of Mark and 

RachaelZino, and Dale and Jan 

Inch, gain the highest points to 

take the win. 

Each of the A&P showareas 

had ajudgingday in March, 

where two judgesvisited each 

flock entered on farm to score on 

acomprehensive set of criteria. 

Sectionwinners from each 

area were determinedand 

announced at aprize giving at 

the end of each day. 

The eight winnersfrom each 

A&P area were thenjudged at a 

Champions of Champions day 

held on Wednesday,March 29, 

and, despite the weather, it was a 

great day with agood following. 

Judges AaronEatonand Tom 

Kernow looked over the eight 

finalists markingeach on flock 

performance, wool, breed type, 

breeding objectives, and 

environment and climate 

conditions. 

The day was open to the public 

and asteady stream of farmers 

and supporters watchedon. 

Historicallywinners from the 

variousdistricts throughoutNew 

Zealandwould thengo on to 

competeinanational 

competition, but this has waned 

due to Covid. 

Assistingthe A&P associations 

was major sponsor and organiser 

North Canterbury Vet Clinics, 

supported by fellow sponsors 

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Elanco, Zoetis,Royal Canin, 

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Champion of Champion 

Finalists: 

Cheviot –Hugh &Lucy Dampier 

Crossley,Koromiko(Crossbred 

Hoggets). 

Cheviot –Andy Lock,Mendip 

Hills Station (Crossbred Two 

Tooths). 

Amuri –Matt &Vicki Gould, 

HermitageStation(Crossbred 

Hoggets). 

Amuri –Gus Waghorn,The 

Priory (RomneyTwoTooths). 

Hawarden –Mark &Rachael 

Zino, ZinoHoldings Ltd 

(Composite TwoTooths). 

Hawarden –Dale &Jan Inch, 

Allandale (RomneyHoggets). 

Amberley –Tom &James 

Maxwell, Maxwelton (Crossbred 

TwoTooths). 

Amberley –Robert&Jean 

Forrester,DrynieVALE (CrossbredHoggets). 

Individual 2023 Champions: 

Hoggets: Dale &Jan Inch. 

TwoTooths: Tom, Milly, James, 

Jackie &DiMaxwell. 

OverallWinners for the District 

(highest points): 

Mark&Rachael Zino and Dale & 

Jan Inch,HawardenA&P 

Association. 

Twotooth ewes ... Tom, Milly, 

James, Jackie and Di Maxwell took 

out top honours in the Hurunui 

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Ewe hoggets ... Dale and Jan Inch’s flock won the Hurunui district ewe hogget competition. 

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Trophy winners ... Mark Zino (left) and Dale Inch 

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Katja Wilson prepare more toys for the members to sign out. 


Toy library well-supported 

Demandfor toysfrom the Kaiapoi Toy 

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toys affordable to parents. 

‘‘We now have36familiessignedupfor 

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we had morecoming alongtoour library 

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She sayswhat the toy library offers 

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Mrs Bennett saysthe library has helped 

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She saidmany parents come in saying 

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bring them back, saving space and 

expense,’’ Mrs Bennett said. 

The toys in the KaiapoiToy Library are 

current, well maintained and replaced 

often. 

‘‘We have awonderful committee who 

fundraise constantlytoallowusupdate 

the toys throughout the year.’’ 

Contact the Kaiapoi Toy Libraryat: 

committee@kaiapoitoylibrary.org 

Annual plan submissions 

By DAVID HILL 


Feedback is being sought on the 

Waimakariri District Council’s draft 

2023/24 annual plan. 

The council is forecasting an average 

rates rise of 5.97 percent. 

Arates rise of 4.3% for this year was 

signalled in the 2021/31 Long Term Plan. 

But with inflation now at 7.2%, Mayor 

Dan Gordon said he was pleased to be 

able to keep rates under 6%. 

‘‘During the pandemic we made it a 

priority to ensure rates were kept low. 

‘‘At the start of the pandemic, we had 

just a1.5% increase and subsequent 4.5% 

increases. 

‘‘In both instances we had one of the 

lowest increases in Canterbury, but 

unfortunately, we can’t keep rates 

Rangiora Museum 

Due to populardemand, and because 

some peoplewere turned away, the film 

The Life Adventures of MillyWard will 

screenagain on Thursday,April27, at 

7.30pm, at the Museum, 29 Good Street, 

Rangiora.Milly is aRangioraresident 

who was born in the Chatham Islands. 

All welcome. Donationspleasefrom 

non members, Supper will be served. 

StringQuartet 

An ArtsonTour NZ event at Balcairn 

Hall, Saturday, May 6, at 7.30 pm 

presents StringQuartet, heartfelt, 

soulful and full of life. The Quartet will 

bring an eclectic and vibrantmix of 

music that promises to excite and 

entertain. $30 cash ticketsfrom Sally 

artificially low forever without doing a 

disservice to our residents in the future 

while maintaining the levels of service 

the community expects.’’ 

In this year’s annual plan consultation, 

the council was seeking feedback on the 

new drinking water testing regulations 

and the upgrades needed to remain 

chlorinefree. 

Feedback was also sought on 

stormwater improvements and the 

funding of roading projects. 

Information was also provided on the 

Government’s reform programme, 

including Three Waters, Resource 

Management Act, the future for local 

government, modernising the emergency 

management framework and climate 

change. 

Submissions close on April 17 and can 

be made at Waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk. 

Mac’s, Amberley; Sefton Garage and 

Stan’s 7Day Pharmacy, Rangiora, or 

Online: www.balcairnhall.com 

Arts Showcase opens 

The annual ArtsShowcase Hurunui 

begins this Friday, after aCovid break 

of two years. Organiser Mike Gilbert 

says theyare glad to be back up and 

running again showcasing the work by 

artistsofthe Hurunui district. The four 

day long exhibition covering multiple 

mediums opensatthe Hurunui 

MemorialLibrary at Amberley, on 

Friday April 14 at 9am and runs till 

April 17. For 2023 the theme is 

‘HurunuiHarvest.’ Guest artistLissa 

Holland will be exhibiting some of her 

paintings. 

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In tough times Marcus kept YFC fight alive 


At times it was tough, butfor the past 

eight years oneman —Marcus White — 

keptthe fightgoing and today the 

HurunuiYoung Farmers’Club is 

stronger and much more proactive in 

the North Canterburycommunity. 

Aregionalchairman’sawardfor his 

leadership within young farmers and 

the community doesn't seemenough 

for Marcuswho hasguidedthe club 

throughsome very rough patches. 

For acouple of years, he wasthe only 

memberand fought hardtokeep the 

clubalive. 

Now the clubhas astrong foundation 

of 13 members and more arejoining 

every month. 

Marcussays his passionfor farming 

started as asixyearoldduring school 

holidays, helping withtailing or 

pushingsheepupataneighbours farm 

justoutsideofWaikari. 

His grandfather had afarm in 

Lincoln and hisgreatuncle had an 

Angus stud at WaikouaitiinOtago. 

‘‘Throwinsome orphanlambsand 

watching Country Calendar plus 

reading books about the highcountry, 

suchasErewhon,Molesworthand 

other high country farms and Iwas 

hookedonfarming. 

‘‘I’velovedeverystep of it and 

wouldn’tchange it for the world,’’ he 

says. 

‘‘I’vealsoworked with some pretty 

inspirational local guys whohave 

pushed me to where Ineed to be, and 

always givenmeahelpinghandand 

advice.’’ 

Committed to his community, Marcus 

earnedaTasman regionalservice 

award for his service acouple of years 

ago,and has beenamember of hislocal 

rural fire brigade for 10 years . 

He and fianceeAlly, arethe junior 

vice chairs of theHawarden A&P 

Show. 

He currently worksatMtBenger in 

Hawarden. 

‘‘They are very supportive and 

alwayswanting me to be the best 

versionofmyself .’’ 

With theirsupportMarcusstarteda 

DorsetDownstudonleaseblocks six 

years ago,running60ewesplus30odd 

commercial ewesand rams thatwill be 

sold. 

He says hisfirst two years out of 

schoolwereaharshintroduction to 

farming. 

‘‘Itwas during the lastbad drought in 

North Canterbury,soitwas atough 

start andinsighttofarming.’’ 

He learned how to be proactivewith 

his approachtothe situation andlook 

for the little milestones to get him 

throughthe hardtimes. 

‘‘Farmersare very resilientand 

passionate aboutwhat they do and 

although there are hardtimesitonly 

takes agood day of savingalambs or 

calf’slife,orbeingoutside to perk us 

up.’’ 

Hisfavourite memories will always 

be of mustering sheep forshearing at 

sunrise withhis team of sixdogs. 

‘‘Ilovebeingabletoget on thehills 

forfreshair and spendtime withthe 

dogs. 

‘‘It allows me to think andforget 

aboutthe worldand what is happening 

aroundmeand just enjoythe little 

things.’’ 

Hisadvicetothe nextgeneration of 

farmersistoenjoy every day, take 

learnings fromthe hard times and 

never be afraid to ask questions if you 

don’tknow something. 

‘‘Idefinitelywouldn’t change it for 

an officejob evenina8frostorona 

snowy day. ’’ 

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Loving it ... Marcus White, winner of the 

YFC’s regional chairman’s award for his 

leadership within young farmers and the 

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Big push on in Nth Canty to harvest grapes 


Aslow start to the season hasn’t 

bothered North Canterbury grape 

growers as they prepare to harvest the 

majority of their grapes over the next 

fortnight. 

Barbour Vineyards Matt Barbour says 

this year they are doing really well 

despite all the weather. 

‘‘The fruit is still clean and although 

ripening is alittle slower than normal it 

is getting there. 

‘‘The next week or so will see the big 

push for the majority of it and then there 

will only be afew small portions left.’’ 

Picking has started slightly later than 

normal with alater start to the growing 

season, and some cooler weather during 

flowering. 

‘‘January and February saw us catch 

up on Growing Degree Days but we still 

had our fair share of rain which is 

typical of aLaNina season, but still not 

typical of our traditional hot, dry North 

Canterbury summers.’’ 

Mr Barbour says compared to recent 

years this season is looking great for 

many of the producers around North 

Canterbury. 

‘‘A lot of lessons were learnt last year 

around the timing of spraying, and the 

importance of canopy management to 

ensure the fruit was in the best possible 

condition before nets went on.’’ 

There are over 90 producers in North 

Canterbury ranging from growers to 

wineries and those who do both. 

Mr Barbour says this year there seems 

to be areal buzz in the Waipara Valley 

around the potential they have. 

‘‘There have been the first major 

plantings of new vineyards for over a 

decade, ranging in varieties depending 

on the grower. But it is all very exciting.’’ 

He says volumes always vary around 

the valley depending on the grower. 

‘‘This year it looks like the whites will 

be up on volume due to all the rainfall 

we have had over February and March, 

while reds with Pinot Noir particularly 

being abit lower. 

‘‘This is potentially due to the 

flowering being abit earlier on Pinot, so 

it could have been affected by the wet 

humid spell we had at the end of 

November/ early December.’’ 

He says most wines are well 

represented all over the wine world, 

with the United Kingdom, USA, 

Australia and Canada being the NZ wine 

industry’s biggest markets. 

‘‘China seems to be buying again 

which is great news for us as they seem 

to love our red varietals,’’ Mr Barbour 

says. 

For growers this year seems to be the 

year everything is finally back to 

normal. 

‘‘The backpackers have returned so 

we have young enthusiastic pickers back 

in the vineyard, and in numbers which 

means the fruit can be picked at the 

optimum sugar and acid ripeness. 

‘‘Whereas over the past few years the 

picker numbers have been abit lower, 

so it has taken longer to get the fruit off 

the vine.’’ 

Mr Barbour says machine harvesting 

is fast becoming the cheapest option this 

has come along way in the past five 

years. 

Pumping over ... Pinot Noir grape juice already extracted from the bottom of the vat, is 

pumped over the top of fermenting Pinot Noir grapes to mix the vat and keep the berries 

on the top fresh during the fermenting process at Barbour Vineyards in North Canterbury. 

‘‘Many extra features have been added 

to the machines to ensure the best 


product is delivered to the winery in the 

best condition.’’ 

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Ashley stamps its mark on senior comp 

RUGBY 

Ashley had little troubleputting 

Oxford to the sword witha52nil win 

in its opening encounter in the 

LuisettiSeedsCombined Country 

senior rugby competition lastFriday. 

Thetwo met after a resolutionwas 

foundon when and where the game 

would be played —the Loburn Domain 

—after the Oxford A&PShow became 

ahurdle the previous weekend. 

Ashleyquickly stamped itsmark on 

the game and wenttohalf timewith a 

380 lead. 

Oxfordrallied in the secondhalf, 

but it was alltoo late allowinga 

confident Ashleyside to buildonits 

first half effort. 

Next Saturday’s match ups will see 

Kaiapoiaway to Hornby, Glenmark 

Cheviot at West Melton, while 

Saracens willhost Oxford. 

Hurunui will be at homeagainst 

Southbridge, while Ashley will host 

Rakaia, and Woodend will play Ohoka 

at home. 

The NorthCanterburydivision two 

competition will commence this 

Saturday with 10 teamsentered. 

The feature match up will agame 

betweenGlenmarkCheviot and 

Kaikōura, to be playedatthe Omihi 

Domain. 

North Canterbury rowers help make history 

ROWING 


North Canterbury rowers helpedbring 

homethe MaadiRowingCup for St 

Bede’s,for thefirsttime since 1991. 

JoshHamer, MaxWalshand Sam 

Earlwere partofthe St Bede’sCollege 

ninestrong winningcrew at Lake 

Karāpiro,holding offalatechallenge 

by thebarestofmargins—0.06sec — 

from HamiltonBoysHighSchool. 

The race was aheart stopping affair, 

and hasbeen quotedasthe greatest 

Maadi race of all timewiththe closest 

finish andthe fastesttime ever 

recorded —5minutes42.17secs. 

St Bede’sstarted strongly and led for 

mostofthe race, but alate surge by 

defending championsHamiltonBoys’ 

HighSchoolput all the team’sskills to 

the test. 

Aphotofinish wasrequiredbefore 

the racewas confirmed as won by St 

Bede’s. 

The winatthe regatta which ran 

fromMarch27toApril1on Lake 

Karāpirowas theculmination of four 

years preparation by the St Bede’s 

crew. 

St Bede’sRowingChairKerry Walsh 

Celebration time ... The winning St Bede’s team, and coaches, celebrate at Lake Karāpiro. 

says it wasafairytale ending for the 

crew. 

‘‘Themajority of theseboyshave 

been trainingtogether forthe past four 

NTH CANTY SPORTS RESULTS 

Amberley GolfClub results 

April8:RWilshire 69, RTurnbull 69, 

TJohnston 71, DSmith 71, RDenby 

72,,R Hack 72, GDunlop 72, J Byrne 

72, RMcPhail 72. 

Women: J Cumming75, SWiddowson 

77. 

Mid Week Men, April5:GRamsay40, 

SJohns 38, RHornblow 37,,BGill 36,, 

GWilliams 36. 

Mid Week Women, Aprul 6: L 

Robertson68, DBanton70, RLester 

70, J Brown 70. 

LGU winner for April: J Yates69. 

Nine holers:DGoodwin32, R 

Hayward35, HKemp35. 

AmberleyBridge Clubresults 

Monday Evening: Adrienne Paine/ 

Jim Knight 1, Dianna Faulkner & 

Sarah Hoban 2, Douschka &Tim 

Saunders 3. 

ThursdayAfternoon: N/S:Helen 

Phillips &JudithDriver1,May Milne 

&Denise Laing2,HelenThornburgh 

&Mary Bain3.E/W:Mary Warren & 

IreneCarson 1, Nancy Hassall & 

Hugh Bradbury 2, Nell McKellow & 

Douschka Saunders 3. 

years,training six days per week 

acrossthe summer monthsand 

maintaining fitness throughthe 

winters. ‘‘We are veryproud of the 28 


boysquad, plus the supportcrew of 

over 60 coaches,teachers, committee 

andparents. It has been abig four year 

campaign.’’ 

Rangiora bowls success 

The Rangiora Bowling Club has won the 

Christchurch Bowling Club’s Tuesday 

Friendlies tournament for the second 

time in 26 years. 

Rangiora entered two teams of four 

players, with GAlexander, RWilliams, L 

Whinwray and Gavin Dunnett (skip), 

taking the win. 

The second team, skipped by Peter 

Gray, came fifth overall. 

The win was afitting finish to 

Rangiora’s season. 

Fitting finish ... The victorious team. 


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35 

Slowand steady wasthe key to 

success for riders competing at 

the Canterbury Classic 

MotorcycleTrials annual Cust 

ReunionTrialmeeting held 

recently. 

Atotal of 44 entries fromall 

overthe South Island attended 

the onedaymeeting,doingtheir 

besttobetter theeight 

challengingtrials sections 

scattered along the banks of the 

CustRiver. 

Trials riding requires riders to 

slowlynavigate their way 

around acoursethat’s narrow 

and challengingasitwinds it’s 

way in andaround or even 

throughtrees,upand down 

banks, acrossrocky streams or 

throughslippery river beds, all 

without losing points by putting 

their feet down to steady 

themselves. Organiser Peter 

Barnett saidclassictrials allows 

competitorstouse arange of 

bikes all manufacturedprior to 

the mid 1990’swhen engine 

water coolingwas introduced. 

‘‘The earliestclasscaters for 

motorcycles manufacturedprior 

to 1965, with the oldest bike 

competingbeing Scott 

Harrison’s 1950’sBritishmade 

Excelsior, whichisalso the only 

bikewithout any rear 

suspension.’’ 

The Twin shockclass 

including bothJapanese and 

European bikesfromthe 1970’s 

and early 1980’s with another 

class forair cooledmonoshock 

bikes fromthe 1980s and early 

90s. 

The ridersoftenmeetfor 

events on properties located all 

overthe Canterbury regionand 

tackle courses set thataim to 

challenge themachinehandling 

skillsand nerves of all 

competing. 

The winnersofeach classwere: 

Pre 65 A–BrentDownes, 

On alert ... Simon Jones of 

Swannanoa on his Honda TLR200. 

Swannanoa, on aBSA Bantam, 

Pre65B–ScottHarrison, 

Rotherham,onanExcelsior, 

Twin Shock A+ John Regan, 

Rangiora, on aYamaha TY175, 

Twin Shock A–Dave Mardon, 

Christchurch, Yamaha TY175, 

TwinShock B–Peter Dunn, 

Belfast, on aHondaTLR200, 

Air Cooled Mono A+ Hamish 

Barnett, Christchurch,Yamaha 

TY250, 

Air Cooled Mono A–Travis 

Churchill,Loburn, GasGas Aire 

250, 

Air Cooled Mono B–Mike 

Hennessey, Christchurch, 

MontesaCota 310, 

Concentration time ... Shirley 

McDonald from Swannanoa on her 

‘80s era Honda TLM50. 

PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE 

Slow and steady ... Brian 

Chambers of Ohoka aboard his 

1955 James Trials bike, navigates 

his way through the gaps in atrees 

branches during one of the eight 

trials sections. 

Boyle Cup changes hands 

GOLF 

CheviotLadies successfully 

challengedthe Amberley Ladies 

Golf team last Tuesday to takethe 

Cuphome, winning three of the 

fivematches in aclose encounter. 

Winners of four of the matches 

were found on the 18th hole. 

Cheviot,one of the smaller 

clubs inNorth Canterbury, last 

held the cup in 2003. 

Amberley managed to lift the 

trophy in June last year, from 

CharterisBay, which had held the 

cupsince2018. 

The BoyleCupwas presented to 

theChristchurch Ladies Golf 

Club in 1914 and is the 

Canterbury InterclubMatch Play 

challenge trophy. 

It is similartothe Ranfurly 

Shield as the holder has to host a 

minimumofsix challenges at 

their homeclub,peryear. 

Clubs from all overCanterbury 

arechosen by ballot to be the 

challengers. 

Each team hasfiveplayers who 

playindividual matches. 

An interesting tradition of the 

Boyle Cup is that playersare 

allowed to havecaddies, and 

spectators are alsoallowed 

Cup on the move ... The Cheviot Ladies golf team with the Boyle Cup they 

won from Amberley. 


adding to the excitementofthe 

matches. 

The winner is the teamwith the 

most wins. 

The Cheviot teamofPhils 

Morris, Ann Le Pine, ValParsons, 

Jen LePine and Sue Anderson. 

The club only hadsix people to 

choose from fortheir fivewomen 

teamdue to injury, sickness and 

being oneofthe smaller clubs in 

Canterbury. 

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Mahinga kai ... Hanmer Springs School pupils have been learning about the importance 

of mahinga kai. 


Mahinga Kai lessons 

HanmerSpringsSchool is hopingtotap 

into the Heritage Forest’s environment 

to helpstudents with their learning. 

Principal JohnMcBridesays future 

plans also include takingsome 

ownership of the track and trail 

maintenance ‘‘as away of givingback to 

the wonderful resource at our 

doorstep’’. 

Mr McBride and 10 students recently 

attended aMahinga Kai workshop, 

embracing natural resources and their 

relationship to the naturalworld. 

Makarini Rupene, Environment 

Canterbury’spoū matai kō mahinga 

kai/food gathering facilitator, told the 

workshop gathering Mahinga Kai is 

about anything from the stones used for 

fire making and tools, pounamu, mud 

used for dyes, rongoā (medicines) and 

for cooking in, as well as birds and fish. 

The day proved very popular with a 

wide range of peoplefrom school pupils, 

to industry groups and farmers. 

Mr McBride said the HanmerSprings 

Schoolalready has an environmental 

club of students passionateabout 

reaching positive sustainability goals 

and workingwith natural resources. 

‘‘Lastmonthweintroduced athree bin 

waste managementsystem in our classes 

landfill, recycling, compost which the 

students in the club havetaken 

responsibility for managing each week.’’ 

Keeping it simple ... Anita Inwood (centre), of Woodend, won an Earthmaker aerobic 

composter at the 2021 Back to Basics Waimakariri expo, as EcoEducate rethink 

educator Lesley Ottey (left) and Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon watch on. PHOTO: FILE 

Back to Basics expo returns 

The ‘‘Back to Basics’’Waimakariri 

Expo is returning to Rangiora on 

Saturday. 

Organised by Timebank 

Waimakaririand sponsored by 

EcoEducate,the expowill be held at 

the Rangiora Baptist Church hall on 

Saturday from 11am to 2pm. 

EcoEducate rethink educator 

Lesley Ottey saysthere will be 

opportunities to learn about 

everything from worm farming and 

composting, to tips on how to fix your 

bike and ways to save money. 

‘‘It is about connecting what is 

good in the communityand sharing 

basicskills and concerns and 

opportunities for people whowant to 

volunteer or may not know what 

these groups do.’’ 

The Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare 

Group will be on hand to update 

people on its efforts to protect local 

bird lifewhile other local groups will 

also be theretoshow what they do. 

The Back to BasicsWaimakariri 

expo is based on asimilar expoheld 

in Ashburton, Lesley says. 

Soup will be available to buyfor 

lunch, withthe vegetablesprovided 

by Satisfy Food Rescue. 

There is also the chance to win an 

Earthmakeraerobiccomposter 

worth $270. 

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This well-presented farm is very productive, with most paddocks described in S-maps as being predominantly Mairaki moderately deep silt 

over clay, with some areas of Waipara moderately deep silt over clay. There is an area of Eyre stony silt loam along the east of the road, below 

the terrace. This gives an excellent balance, enabling stock to be moved to the lighter soil when it is very wet. Considered “summer safe”, the 

property has an average rainfall of 1000mm. 

The property has very good infrastructure, with good cattle-yards, sheep-yards and covered yards/woolshed complex. The woolshed is a 

3-stand raised board layout with agoodsize wool room and the covered yards can be set up for drenching and drafting or using the pneumatic 

sheep handler. With 2haysheds on each side of the road, the distance from paddock to shed is kept to aminimum for carting and feeding 

out. The other sheds are a7bay implement shed, a3bay implement shed, the new 2bay shed, aworkshop, sundry small sheds and there 

are 2large fertiliser bins. 

The home is a180m2, 4-bedroom, 2living area, dwelling, in good condition, with aseparate garage. The dwelling has aseparate office, 

separate laundry and asunroom. Heating is provided by aWoodsman log-burner, with awetback and aheat-pump and there is an HRV 

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Subdivided into 44 main paddocks, pastures are very good with many new tetraploid pastures, vigorous older pastures, lucerne, some rape 

and Sovereign Gold kale, as well as 15 hectares of Pallaton Raphno. Current stocking includes 1950 ewes and 2200 lambs, with around 400 

to be retained as ewe hoggets. Cattle numbers are 156, but normally 200. Excellent trimmed shelter belts and some native plantings are a 

feature of this property. There is also good natural shelter with the contour and anumber of shade and aesthetic plantings. Soil tests show 

good fertility levels and recent applications of 351 tonne of lime in 2022 and 191 tonne already this year will lift the pH levels on the recent 

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Waiau 236 Sherwood Road 

Blairlogie 

This well-presented farmisvery productive, with most paddocks described in S-maps as being predominantly Mairaki 

moderatelydeep silt over clay, withsome areas of Waipara moderately deepsilt overclay. Thereisan areaofEyre stonysilt 

loam along the east of the road, below the terrace. This gives an excellent balance,enabling stock to be moved to the lighter 

soil when it is very wet. Considered "summer safe", the property has an average rainfallof1000mm. The property has very 

good infrastructure, with good cattle-yards, sheep-yards and coveredyards/woolshed complex. Thewoolshed is a3-stand 

raisedboard layout with agood size wool roomand the covered yards can be set up fordrenching anddraftingorusing the 

pneumatic sheep handler. With 2 hay-sheds on each side of the road, the distance from paddock toshed is kept to a 

minimum for cartingand feeding out. Theother sheds area7bay implement shed, a3bay implementshed,the new 2bay 

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41 

Support for young Hurunui job seekers 

By DAVID HILL 


The Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs 

(MTFJ) programme is bringing 

rewards to the Hurunui 

district. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black 

hosted an evening in Amberley 

recently to recognise the 

achievements of the 

programme over the past three 

years. 

‘‘A vision on apiece of paper 

is only as good as the people 

behind it,’’ she said, paying 

tribute to MTFJ business 

connector Chris King, 

programme coordinator 

Prudence Roberts and other 

supporters of the programme. 

‘‘I feel really privileged to be 

apart of it and to see these 

young people develop.’’ 

She said young people in 

rural communities faced 

additional challenges, such as 

obtaining adrivers’ licence and 

accessing mental health 

services. 

For Hurunui youth, it meant 

atrip to Rangiora to sit driving 

tests or heading in to Rangiora 

or Christchurch when they 

needed counselling. 

The programme target was to 

place 50 young people in jobs 

each year, which was no easy 

feat, Mr King said. 

‘‘Fifty placements is abig ask, 

but it is fantastic to see the 

growth in our young people,’’ he 

said. ‘‘We are helping them 

with alot of small stepping 

stones and helping them 

Ready for work ... Ayden Kirkwood (17, left), Joel Kirkwood (15), Noah Sunnex (17) and Ben Fowler (18) are keen to find employment, with 

the support of Hurunui Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs programme coordinator Prudence Roberts. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

overcome challenges with 

mental health and wellbeing.’’ 

Mr King said the team would 

be reaching out to local 

businesses, as another 20 young 

people needed to be placed in 

sustainable employment by the 

end of June to meet the targets. 

‘‘We need to finish the year 

well to continue next year. 

Mrs Black said the roots of 

the MTFJ programme dated 

back to 2000 when agroup of 

seven mayors met in 

Christchurch, including former 

Hurunui Mayor John Chaffey. 

‘‘Those mayors realised that 

communities led by mayors 

could play arole in fostering 

employment opportunities for 

young people.’’ 

She said the programme had 

grown into anetwork of mayors 

across New Zealand. 

Mrs Black was recently 

invited to join the core group of 

MTFJ mayors which met in 

Wellington four times ayear. 

Young people who had been 

through the programme said it 

had helped to improve their 

confidence, opened their eyes 

to opportunities and they were 

keen for more. 

‘‘I would recommend this to 

any young scallywag,’’ one 

young person said. 

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What’s happening in your 

community… 

An update about water, new regulations, 

and chlorine 

The new drinking water regulator Taumata Arowai 

took over from the Ministry of Health in November 

2021 signaling anew era for water safety standards. 

Under the new rules, all public supplies are required 

to have treatment such as ultraviolet (UV) at the 

headworks, but also aresidual disinfectant in water 

that leaves the plant. All suppliers of water need to 

have aDrinking Water Safety Plan (DWSP) in place 

as well as residual disinfectant, such as chlorine - 

unless awarded an exemption. 

The Council believes our District has water of the 

highest quality and therefore wehave submitted 

six applications seeking exemptions from having 

to use chlorine inour urban supplies of Rangiora, 

Kaiapoi, Woodend-Pegasus, Oxford Urban, Cust and 

Waikuku Beach. 

Having secure and safe water is important for the 

health of our community and wewant tomeet the 

challenge of new regulations. 

The Council met with Taumata Arowai officials, 

including their Chief Executive, on two occasions to 

reiterate our programme of investment and the fact 

our residents want to have unchlorinated water. 

The regulator listened and while weare waiting 

for our applications to be assessed, Taumata 

Arowai has allowed the Council to continue running 

unchlorinated water supplies on the basis that more 

regular testing is undertaken and aprogramme of 

work is brought forward, which will increase the 

safety of supply. Akey part of this decision was 

also that the Council has emergency chlorination 

systems in place, which are ready and able to be 

used at amoment’s notice. 

Despite being able to continue operating 

unchlorinated schemes without aresidual 

disinfectant we are expected to use emergencychlorine 

in response toeven low-level detections of 

organic material – as wehave recently experienced 

in Kaiapoi and Woodend. 

As well as planned and budgeted UVupgrades, 

we are also undertaking aprogramme of reservoir 

upgrades across the District. To allow these 

upgrades to take place in asafe manner, chlorine 

will need to be used. This means for schemes such 

as Kaiapoi and Woodend, chlorine will remain until 

upgrades are completed – approximately July, or 

sooner ifpossible. 

Residents have been clear that they do not 

want chlorinated water and the Council is doing 

everything wecan to ensure that happens. 

However, the decision to chlorinate or not will 

be decided byTaumata Arowai’s assessment of 

our applications. 

What makes this process challenging is that there 

are no clear pass/fail criteria established. As a 

Council werespect that this is a new process, with 

anew regulator, interpreting new regulations and it 

will take time to work through. 

The required increased testing, and fast-tracking 

of UV treatment projects already underway 

does not guarantee asuccessful outcome of the 

exemption process. 

We will let you know when we have updates about 

each chlorinate application. 

Waimakariri isone of the few areas nationwide 

that doesn’t use chlorine and given this, it’s not 

surprising that alot of residents have questions 

about it. We have put together answers to some of 

the frequently asked questions at 

waimakariri.govt.nz/chlorination. 

Drop-in sessions 

We will be hosting drop-in sessions so you can ask 

questions about this process and learn more about 

water supplies across the District. 

Kaiapoi 

Tuesday 2May, 6.30–8pm 

Kaiapoi Borough School Hall, 20 Hilton Street,Kaiapoi 

Rangiora 

Monday 8May, 5–7pm 

Rangiora Service Centre Council Chambers 

Cust 

Monday 1May, 5–7pm 

Cust Community Centre 

Woodend 

Wednesday 3May, 6–8pm 

Woodend Community Centre 

Waimakariri 

Stash Swap 

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Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, 

buttons, wool, lace, sewing patterns, craft books, 

paints, brushes, zips, needles, card and stamps 

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Surface feedback wanted 

By DAVID HILL 


Feedbackissought on the surfaceofthe 

proposed Kaikōura Link Pathway. 

The Kaikōura District Council is 

finalisingdesigns for stage one of the 

pathwayand will be trialling somesurfaces 

in the coming weeks,chief executive Will 

Doughty said. 

When complete, the link pathway will 

connect the town centrewith the Point 

Kean seal colony. 

‘‘We are assessing anumber of surfaces 

and we are looking forward to presenting 

some options to the community for 

feedbacktohelp decide on the final 

surface,’’MrDoughty said. 

The councilreceived a$1.9 million grant 

from the government’s Tourism 

InfrastructureFund (TIF) to develop the 

pathwayand to upgrade Dempsey’s Track 

and the Kaikōura Peninsula lookout. 

‘‘Thecurrent route along the Esplanade 

to Point Kean has anumber of path quality 

deficiencies that make it unsuitable for 

prams, wheelchairs and those with 

mobility challenges,’’ Mr Doughty said. 

‘‘It is also unsuitable for moreactive 

userssuch as skaters or skateboarders, who 

need asmooth surface. 

‘‘Thefinal surfaces will need to address 

all theseproblems to ensure it is accessible 

and can be enjoyed by everyone.’’ 

Mr Doughtysaid councilstaff had 

consulted with stakeholders and scoping 

work had been completed to develop the 

finaldesignsfor stage one of the pathway 

from West End to Torquay Street. 

Enablingworksfor the pathwayand 

Dempsey’sTrack had also been completed. 

An erosion assessment ledtosome 

amendmentstothe initial design to future 

proofthe pathwayagainst extreme weather 

events, such as Cyclone Gabrielle. 

Council staff were finalising the design 

for stage twoofthe pathway, from Torquay 

Street to Point Kean, and planned to 

submit aresource consent application 

soon. 

The council was keentohearfeedback 

on ideas for specialfeatures along the 

route, such as furniture, public artwork and 

telling acultural narrative. 

Mr Doughtysaid the TIF funding was 

purely for the development of the pathway 

and any additionalideas wouldneed to 

developed and funded over time. 

Work on Dempsey’sTrackincluded track 

widening, new steps to softenthe gradient, 

new benchestoallowfor reststops and 

drainage channels being cleared, whilea 

general tidy up and beautification was 

underway. 

Old man’sbeard and bananapassionfruit 

vineswere also removed lastyear, with 

help from the Student Volunteer Army and 

VinesFree Kaikōura. 

Improvements at thelookout included 

resealing of the entrance andparking. 

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Public Notices 

43 

NOTIFICATION OF WEIGHT AND SPEED LIMITS ON BRIDGES 

Regulation 11, Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1974 

NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to regulation 11(3) of the Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 

1974, the Waimakariri District Council has fixed the following maximum weight and speed limits 

for heavy motor vehicles and combinations including aheavy motor vehicle on the bridges described 

hereunder: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Attention is drawn to the applicable infringement fees set out in Schedule 1ofthe Land Transport 

(Offences and Penalties) Regulations 1999, which apply to infringement of these limits]. 

Date issued: 3April 2023 

Joanne McBride 

Transport and Roading Manager 

2571796 

Old Rage, by Sheila Hancock 

Funny,feisty, honest, Sheila makes for brilliant 

company as she talks about her lifeasadaughter, 

asister,amother, awidow, an actor, afriend and 

looks at aworld so differentfrom the wartime 

world of her childhood. And yet despite age, 

despite rage she finds there are always reasons 

for joy. 

Tools for the Top Paddock, by Kane Brisco 

Kane shares the experiences that made him 

almostquit farming, along withthe simple 

methods he developed for dealing with the mental 

and physical strains of lifeonthe land. He offers 

advicefor people doing it tough, as well as how to 

build the fitness required to thrive in good times 

and bad. 

DestinationBuchenwald,byColin Burgess 

Amid great secrecy, 168 airmen –including several 

from Australia and New Zealand–were 

transported on afilthy, overcrowded nightmare 

train journey which ended at the notorious 

Buchenwald concentration camp, accompanied by 

orders for their execution. 

ForeverHome, by GrahamNorton 

Carol is adivorced teacher living in asmall town in 

Ireland. Her only son is now grown. Asecond 

chance at lovebrings her unexpectedconnection 

and belonging. The new relationship sparks local 

speculation: what does awomanlike her see in a 

man like that? What happened to his wife who 

abandoned them all thoseyearsago? 

I’m Glad my Mom Died, by Jeanette McCurdy 

Aheartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly, 

and Sam &Cat star Jennette McCurdy, about her 

struggles as aformer child actor—including eating 

disorders, addiction, 

and acomplicated relationship withher overbearing 

mother—and how she retook controlofher life. 

The Artist’s Secret, by JoelAlexandra 

Ayoung woman, brought up by asingle mother in a 

hippiecommune on the South Coast of NSW,becomes 

acurator at the Sydney Art Museum. After atrip to 

Italy,she is assaulted by ajealousmale colleague who 

then has her removedfrom her position. After 

obtainingaposition as an intern at amajor auction 

house in New York,she learns of afamilysecretand 

sets out to discoverthe truth behind it, clear her name 

and establish herselfasanauctioneer and finds love 

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These titles are available in both Waimakaririand 

Hurunui libraries. Find out more about recent 

additions to the librarycollection by going to the 

library catalogue at waimakariri.kotui.org.nz or 

hurunui.kotui.org.nz or contact yourlocal library. 

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Public Notices 

Proposed Temporary Road Closures 

2023 Lone Star CanterburyRally 

Sunday 4June 2023 

The Council has received an applicationfrom Autosport 

Club Inc. seeking the temporaryclosure of thefollowing 

roads, to runthe 2023 LonestarRally. Seven Stages as 

detailed below: 

Stage 1-Ashley Forest off road 

Stage 2-8.30am–12noon: 

Happy Valley Rd from Fisherman’s Lane to end. 

Stonyhurst Rd from Happy Valley Rd to Blythe Rd. 

Blythe Rd fromStonyhurst Rd to NapeNape Rd. 

Stage 3-10.00am –1.35pm: 

SinclairRd, Rallyruns South to North. 

Stage 4-10.30am –2.00pm: 

HookhamsnyvyRd-Mendip Rd to apoint 750 mbefore 

Leader Rd. Rally runs from Ferniehurst Rd to LeaderRd. 

Stage 5–11am–2.30pm: 

Waiau West Rd from end of seal to end. 

Leamington Rd (entire length). 

EgglestonRd(entirelength). 

Kaiwara Rd fromEgglestonRdtoapoint 1Kmfromthe 

beginning of seal. 

Stage 6-1.00pm –4.30pm: 

Greys Rd (gravel section). Heathstock Rd from Greys 

Rd to McDonald Downs Rd. 

McDonald Downs Rd (entire length). 

Ram Paddock Rd from McDonald Downs Rd to 

Laidmore Rd. 

Stage 7-1.30pm –5pm: 

Onepunga Rd (gravelsection). 

BerridaleRd(entire length). 

BrodiesRd(fromBerridale Rd to apoint 1Kmfrom the 

beginning of seal. 

To lodge an objection to the proposed closures, please 

contactCouncil by: 

Midday Thursday 20 April 2023 

This application will go before the Temporary Road 

Closure Committee,for their consideration. 

Hurunui District Council 

POBox 13,Amberley744 

Email: info@hurunui.govt.nz 

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NORTH CANTERBURY 

Ploughing Match Association, 

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Rangiora High School 

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Rangiora High School is proud to be a caring, 

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www.rangiorahigh.school.nz 

Applications close at 9am on Wednesday 26 April 

2023. 2572862 

Rangiora High School 

School Truancy Officer 

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Applications close at 9am on Wednesday 26 April 

2023. 

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Guide 

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