North Canterbury News: April 20, 2023

Thursday,April 20,2023 | Issue1042 | www.starnews.co.nz 

Tiny diaries provide glimpse of life at war 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

Just afterPrivate Arthur Andrew Brown 

left New Zealandtofightinawar half a 

world away,his wife delivered their first 

child. 

It was nearly six years before he 

finally met her. 

Private Brown, # 42136, aged 23 of 

Rangiora,left New Zealand on April 7, 

1941, aboard atroopship boundfor 

Egypt as part of the fourth 

reinforcements for the 2nd Division NZ 

Expeditionary Force. 

ArrivinginEgypt three monthslater, 

Arthurbegan as adriver withthe New 

ZealandArmy Service Corps,supplying 

food, fuel and ammunitiontothe frontline 

troops scattered acrossthe vast 

emptiness of the hotSaharan Desert, 

often under fire from the German Afrika 

Corps. 

While he was still at sea off Australia, 

facing the everpresent threat of 

GermanUboats,his wife Esther 

delivered their first daughter — Joan. 

She was later to become Bridgitt 

Robinson’s mother. 

Bridgitt, from Loburn, says the great 

silenceprevailingafter WW2 meant few 

returning servicemen and women ever 

talked openly about what they had seen 

and done duringthe war. 

Her grandfather only ever talked 

about the funny thingsthathappened to 

him as he drovethrough the desert. 

But thatcloakofsilence secrecy is 

slowly being liftedasBridgitt 

documents his wartimeexperiences 

courtesy of several tiny diaries she 

discovered. 

‘‘They are tiny, the smallest would 

easily fit in your palm,but he filled them 

with his neat littlehandwriting, 

documenting everything he did and saw 

on his travels in Egypt,Libya, Tunisia 

and later on the long bloody slog up the 

Italian coast from Cassino.’’ 

Thanks to the vagaries of wartime 

postal services,itwas almosttwo 

monthsbefore Arthur knewofJoan’s 

birth. 

To ease the pain of separation, Esther 

sent aconstant stream of photos in her 

letters,creating aphoto diary of Joan’s 

life. 

Shecontinued doing it until the 

couple finally met again in 1946, when 

he returned from Italy. 

‘‘It must have beenhard for mum 

meeting this manshe had only ever 

heardabout, and having to accept him as 

her father’’. 

Bridgitt says it was also just as hard 

for her grandmotherwho hadn’tseen 

her husband sinceheleft nearly six 

years earlier. 

Sheremembersthere was alwaysa 

sadness in him even when he was being 

funny. 

‘‘Hewas akind,gentle man, he didn’t 

talk muchabout the war. 

‘‘Heloved Kaikoura and South Bay. 

‘‘That was his specialplace.Itwas 

right up until he died there, aged 72.’’ 

Nowfaced with the sometimes 

arduous task of deciphering her 

grandfathers script,penned on tiny 

pagessometimesonly four centimetres 

tall and often blurredbywater stains, 

Bridgitt says she is relishing the task. 

‘‘It is an amazing view into his life, 

discovering what he facedevery day, 

how he coped,and from these diariesI 

am planning on writingabook about 

him and his experiences.’’ 

Wartime experience ... Bridgitt Robinson, 

of Loburn, with the collection of tiny diaries 

written by her grandfather Arthur Andrew 

Brown of Rangiora, and the photos his wife 

sent him of Bridgett’s mother, Joan, born 

during WW2. 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

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Rare native plants threatened 

Acommon garden plant, devastating 

rare native species on Banks Peninsula 

and the Port Hills, is taking hold in the 

Hurunui District. 

The resilience of Spur Valerian 

(Centranthus ruber) means it is ahuge 

threat to Hurunui’s rare native species 

also. 

Hurunui District Council Water and 

Land coordinator Rima Herber says it 

is alarming to see the pest plant Spur 

Valerian,getting afoothold in the 

Hurunui District. 

Its abundant longblooming, crimson, 

pink or white flowers, is popular with 

gardeners because it thrives in difficult 

spots, such as between pavers and rocks, 

and can tolerate less than ideal 

conditions. 

‘‘The plant is known as ahomestead 

weed because it’s easily dispersed from 

rural gardens, due to its fine, windborne 

seeds, especially if it’s planted 

near ariverbed. 

‘‘We have afiveyear opportunity to 

eradicate it from the Hurunui District, 

and to set up acontainment area where 

there is bad infestation in aQE11 

covenant area on Mt Brown, before it’s 

too late and the weed gets out of 

control,’’ Mrs Herber says. 

She is organising aseries of meetings 

with stakeholders and organisations 

including Environment Canterbury, 

Waka Kotahi and landowners to develop 

acollaborative plan to rid the aggressive 

interloper from acontainment zone, 

which includes the Mt Brown area, 

Weka Pass and the Waipara riverbed. 

‘‘If you are in arural area where the 

plant has the potential for dispersal, 

please don’t grow it.’’ 

Mrs Herber says to remove it, if you 

already have it, it’s advisable to stump 

treat it by cutting the plant off at ground 

level and treating the tips with 

herbicide. 

Mrs Herber says agood plant to 

replace Spur Valerian,ingardens is 

Sedum, ‘autumn joy’. 

‘‘It has similar hardiness, looks much 

the same and isn’t invasive. 

‘‘It’s also agreat plant for butterfly 

food in early autumn.’’ 

Spur Valerian,flowers from October to 

February. 

Growing wild ... The aggressive interloper 

Spur Valerian thriving in the Waipara 

riverbed. 

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Rangiora’s proposed after hours 

healthcare facility is going to be 

expanded to incorporateafull radiology 

service. 

It will mean aredesign of the site to 

add an extra500 square metres. 

An agreement was signed withPacific 

RadiologyonWednesday to offer afull 

range of radiological services including 

ultrasound, CT and MRI scans. 

There is stillnoconfirmedopening 

date. 

The Rangiora Medical Centre, next to 

the existing Rangiora Health Hub, is 

expected to operate sevendays aweek 

from8am to 10pm,providing general 

practice, pharmacy and urgent care. 

WaimakaririMayor Dan Gordon and 

Waitaha Primary Health chairperson Dr 

Lorna Martin provided an updatethe 

RangioraAshleyCommunity Board at 

Wednesday evening’s(April12) meeting, 

while South Link Health Group chief 

executive KarlAndrews and clinical 

advisor Murray Tilyardjoined the 

meeting via Zoom. 

Mr Andrews said he hoped to begin 

workonthe site in September, with an 

opening date for late next year or early 

2025. 

The former Canterbury District Health 

Board entered into an agreement with 

South LinkHealth Group to build an 

after hours facilitybythe end of 2022. 

But it had been delayed due to Covid 

and issues with removing asbestos from 

the siteduringdemolition, which 

impacted on the consent process, Mr 

Andrewssaid. 

‘‘The delay has added significant costs 

to the construction estimates as prices 

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Concept design ... An artist’s impression of the proposed Rangiora Medical Centre, which 

will provide after hours and urgent care. 

IMAGE: SOUTH LINK HEALTH GROUP 

have risen sharplyover the lastyear, but 

we remain focusedonthe delivery of this 

project.’’ 

Dr Martinsaid she was aware of the 

community’sfrustrationsatthe long wait 

for after hours healthcare. 

‘‘I fully acknowledge all the 

frustrations, but therehas beenalot of 

work to do to make sureitdoesn’t fall 

flat. We are determinedtoget it going.’’ 

While the general practicewill enroll 

patients like any otherpractice, the 

urgent care agreement meant anyone 

who arrived ‘‘in an emergencysituation’’ 

would be treated onsite,DrMartinsaid. 

She acknowledged there were 

challenges recruiting staffinthe present 

environment. 

‘‘We are looking for staff. Over 50 

percentofthe general practices in New 

Zealand are lookingfor staff. 

‘‘But it is our commitmenttothe 

community to provide the service for 

those hours (8amto10pm,seven daysa 

week).’’ 

Mr Gordon said the facility would be a 

welcomed asset for the community and 

save commuting into Christchurch. 

‘‘I wouldultimatelylike us to have a 

full 24hour facility here in Waimakariri 

and this is something Iwill continue to 

advocate for.’’ 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black said the 

optionofgoing to Rangiora for urgent 

care, instead of Christchurch, would be 

welcomed by Hurunuiresidents. 

‘‘It is really important to make sure we 

are not disadvantaged by distance.’’ 

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Birdsong to return to wetland 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Scargill Motunau Reserve will soon be 

home to the Hurunui District’s largest 

wetland restoration project. 

Agenerous private donationishelping 

restore more thanfive hectares of land, 

including 1.7 kilometresofstream 

wetland. 

It will be planted in native trees and 

plants. 

The adjacent flat areas will be returned 

to native forest. 

It’s expected the recreationofthe 

native forest willbeamultigenerational 

effort. 

Knownasthe Birdsong Project,its final 

name will be acommunity decision, says 

Rima Herber, Hurunui District Council’s 

waterand land coordinator. 

‘‘If the clockwas wound back afew 

hundred years, there was apodocarp 

forest here —totora,matai, kahikatea.’’ 

Aphilanthropic fund of $100,000 in the 

project’scoffers meansplanting, fencing 

and administrative duties canbefast 

tracked. 

‘‘This wetland willcreate an 

environment rich in nativebird,plant, 

insect, fish and freshwater species,’’ says 

Mrs Herber. 

She is excited about recreating what 

wouldhave existed many years ago. 

The Reservealready has extensive 

exotic plantings of conifers, redwoods, 

deciduous trees and alarge oak forest. 

Wetland planting will begin this winter, 

with Environment Canterbury donating 

7000 natives—mainlythree varieties of 

carex. 

The initialfocus areawill be the area 

closest to the sportsgrounds and hall, and 

further developments will happenasthe 

community is consulted. 

It will be abusy winter for planting, 

fencing, rabbitcontrol and administration, 

with the fund providingthe ability to 

employ people for some of theroles. 

Involving local schools and community 

groups to plant and maintain the wetland 

will be akey component. 

Mrs Herber says on average thegoal is to 

establish about 4000 plants each year,with 

ecosourced plants —following 

scientificallybacked bestpractice— from 

localnurseries, including the newly 

established nursery at Hurunui College. 

‘‘Althoughthis is acouncil reserve, we 

Birdsong project ... Part of the area to be restored during the wetland project. 

need the community to know thatthis is 

their project, designed to accommodate 

their wishes and priorities.’’ 

The BirdsongProject will needmore 

fundingtoachieveits full potential. 

Applications will be made to various 

fundingorganisations in future years. 

‘‘Thereare locals who are keen to help, 

and that is wonderful,but much of the 

hard workwill be done by contractors 

becauseweare in the fortunate position to 

have some funds available.’’ 

Local ecologist,Sue McGaw, will be the 

ecological lead on the project. 

Jo Loe, secretary of Scargill Motunau 

RecreationReservecommittee, will form 

agroup of localstohelp run the project. 

The reserveishome to asports pavilion, 

golf course, tennisand squashcourts,a 

bowling green, acricket field, awalkway 

and six freedom camping sites. 

There is alsoa52hectareworkingfarm 

which is used for grazing breeding ewes. 

This means nativeplantsliketussocks 

are still present, and there are very few 

weed issues. 

The committee paysclubs, affiliated 

with the reserve, to run the farm, which 

doublesupasagood incomestreamand 

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the abilitytobemostly selfsufficient. 

‘‘We needtomaintainagood balance 

between farmland and the restoration 

project, as the working farm means less 

demand on the ratepayer to operate the 

reserve’sfacilities, Mrs Loe says. 

Willows havebeen removed from much 

of the reserve’sstream, so the wetland has 

apart to play in enhancingthe waterway. 

‘‘We havearesponsibility to lookafter 

this reserve, to honourthe efforts of those 

before us.’’ 

There are also plans for apicnic and 

swimmingarea. 

Mrs Loe recognisesthat peopleonly 

havesomuch time and energyavailable to 

helpwith the project. 

‘‘Which is why this generous donation is 

welcomedbythis community.’’ 

Hurunui MayorMarie Black says the 

wetland will be aspecialsite to add to the 

District’s list, and another area where 

locals and visitors can stop off and 

appreciate whatHurunui has to offer. 

‘‘Having the nativewetland restored in 

the heart of the district will enhance this 

community space, and offer further 

opportunity for enjoyment and learning,’’ 

Mrs Black says. 

Homicide investigation in Rangiora 

Acar owned by aman reported missing by 

his family, has been found at the scene of 

an unexplaineddeath in North 

Canterbury. 

RichardLeman,41, has been missing for 

more than aweek and multiplesocial 

media posts have been shared by his 

familyseeking sightings andinformation. 

Policehave now confirmedahomicide 

investigation after abodywas found in a 

car at aresidential propertyonTyler St in 

Rangiora. 

A50yearold man hasbeen arrested 

and charged with aggravated robbery, 

afterPoliceexecuted asearchwarrant at 

aresidential address in JamesDrive, 

Woodend on Friday April14. 

It's alleged thatthe man has been involved 

in multiple aggravated robberiesinthe 

Canterbury area in the past three weeks. 

The man appeared in the Christchurch 

District CourtonSaturday, April 15, where 

he was granted interim name suppression, 

and remanded in custody. He will 

reappear in courtinMay. 

Police thank everyone who offered 

information that assisted the investigation 

and hope the arrestwill provide 

reassurance to the“traumatised” small 

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War years remembered in Rga 

MAX LUSETTI, 

Rangiora 

During WorldWar II,Rangiora,together 

with othertowns, hostedAmerica GI 

soldiers,the equivalentoftoday’s NZ 

Army’s ‘‘Rest and Recreation’’. 

We all welcomedthesesoldiers who 

hadbeen fightingthe Japanese in the 

Pacific,aswewere livinginfearthatthe 

Japanesewar machinemight reach us 

here in New Zealand. 

My parents,Vince andCora Luisetti 

hosted thesesoldiers,together with other 

localfamilies, forperiodsofabouta 

fortnight. 

Many localfamilieshad dug air raid 

shelters in their backgardens,and even 

theRangiora BoroughCouncilhad duga 

room size air raidshelter in thenorth 

west corner of Victoria Park. 

Ourtown wasblackedout at night to 

protectusincase theJapanese bombed 

us from theair duringthe darkhours. 

Blackened windows and lightswere 

strictly enforced,and awarden was 

appointedonevery streettocheckthere 

was no light showinganywhere. 

It is no surprisewewelcomedthe 

AmericansoldierstoRangiora, in their 

smartly pressed uniforms. 

With thewar raginginthe Pacific, 

NorthAfricaand Europe so many men 

were overseas. 

They werepopularwith thelocal single 

girlswho enjoyed theircompany, and 

some married womentoo. 

TheAmericans treated the girls to 

luxurygifts of Lucky Strike cigarettes,silk 

stockingsand most appreciatedofall, 

they purchasedflowersfor theirlady 

friends. 

My father,Vince,was on occasion 

Enjoying astroll ... Vince and Cora Lusetti with two American Marines Eddie and Ted in 

Rangiora. 


telephoned or visitedbylocalgirls’ 

fatherscomplaining thattheirdaughter 

had arrived homelate,blamingthe GI 

soldiers in ourcare. 

Vince didnot passonthesemessages to 

his guests, instead was amused by the 

antics. 

My parents,keentoshow thesoldiers 

the localsites,accompanied these lads to 

the horseracesand arrangedfor them to 

go horse riding. 

As an eightyearold pupil fromthe 

Rangiora Borough School, Imet the 

soldiersafterschoolatMarshall’s Milk 

Bar on HighStreet,Rangiora. 

The Americansfilled me up on 

milkshakes. 

My mother wasamusedwhen they said 

to her,‘‘wedidn’tthinkhewas coming up 

for air’’. 

We were sorry to saygoodbyetoour 

newly madefriends,and tried not to think 

about whattheymay have to endure 

returning to the warinthe Pacific. 

Poppy Day appeal this Friday 


Ared poppy not only signifies those who 

have fallen in wars past and present, but 

it also remembers those who are still 

suffering the effects of wars today. 

The iconic red poppies go on sale on 

Friday, April 21, as part of the annual 

Anzac Poppy Day appeal. 

Funds raised across North Canterbury 

stay here to support the welfare 

activities of New Zealand's largest 

private welfare organisation The NZ 

Returned Services Association. 

Kaiapoi RSA poppy and wreaths 

coordinator John Holland says it is 

always amammoth job getting it all 

organised each year. 

‘‘The hardest part is organising all the 

volunteers. We need two on each of the 

six manned stations we operate, outside 

local supermarkets and community 

venues.’’ 

He says disturbing events in recent 

years mean they now have to be manned 

by at least two people every hour they 

are there. 

‘‘We have many wonderful volunteers 

but not everyone can spend all day on 

site, people have other things to do and 

we are grateful for the time they can 

spare helping us out. 

‘‘It just takes abit of organising to 

match up their availability to the times 

we need people to be on the ground at 

places like the Countdown and New 

World supermarkets, Paperplus and in 

other locations in Kaiapoi.’’ 

Poppies will go on sale at locations 

across the Waimakariri, Hurunui and 

Kaikoura districts from tomorrow 

(Friday, April 21), charity boxes will be 

at local pubs, hotels and community 

businesses for the next two weeks. 

Ready to go ... Kaiapoi RSA poppy and 

wreath coordinators John and Eileen 

Holland. 


We will 

remember 

them 

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An historic sailing ship is set to arrive in 

Kaiapoi this week. 

Originally known as the Alwin G, the 

1920s scow ‘‘Success’’ is due to be 

transported from Nelson, arriving in 

Kaiapoi overnight on Thursday, The 

Alwin GCharitable Trust chairperson 

Graham Robertson said. 

The trust has come to atemporary 

arrangement with the Waimakariri 

District Council to store the scow at a 

site on the north bank of the Kaiapoi 

River, just along from the Coastguard 

building on Charles Street. 

‘‘We have had great cooperation from 

the Waimakariri District Council,’’ Mr 

Robertson said. 

‘‘The centre of Kaiapoi, with its river 

and the planned marina development, 

will become avery significant maritime 

centre drawing on its history as aport. 

‘‘As atown based around ariver port, 

Kaiapoi is unique in the Greater 

Christchurch area and the port area is 

becoming asignificant draw card for the 

town.’’ 

Waimakariri Deputy Mayor Neville 

Atkinson said the site had already been 

fenced off in preparation for the scow’s 

arrival. 

‘‘It is exciting that it is finally on its 

way. 

He said the council would consult with 

the community before entering into a 

more formal license to occupy 

agreement with the trust. 

Cr Atkinson said the Kaiapoibased 

trust was established several years ago 

Save the Success ... Waimakariri Deputy 

Mayor Neville Atkinson is looking forward 

the scow Success (Alwin G) arriving in 

Kaiapoi. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

by Darren Ball. 

Mr Ball later approached the Rotary 

Club of Belfast/Kaiapoi, which agreed to 

partner with the trust to work on getting 

the scow to Kaiapoi where it could be 

restored. 

Once the ‘‘Success’’ is onsite, the trust 

plans to begin work on aconservation 

report, before beginning fundraising. 

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Amillion kg effort 

SatisfyFood Rescue hasrescueda 

million kilogrammes of food since 

being founded in 2015. 

The milestone is the equivalent of 

3,700,000meals. 

FoundedbyPhillipa Hunt,Kaiapoibased 

Satisfy Food Rescue is 

committedtoreducing foodwasteand 

addressingfood insecurity. 

It focusesonthe Waimakaririand 

Hurunui Districts, with themajority of 

its fooddonors andrecipient 

organisationslocated in Rangiora, 

Kaiapoi,Oxford andAmberley. 

Phillipa saysreachingamillion 

kilogrammes is testament to the 

dedication of volunteers,and the 

generosity of donors. 

Satisfypartnerswithlocalgrocery 

stores, growers, and food 

manufacturers to rescuesurplus food 

and redistribute it to organisationsthat 

get it to people in need. 

‘‘Our combined effortshaveprovided 

healthy,nutritious food to thousands of 

individuals and families,whilealso 

reducing theamountoffood thatends 

up in landfills,’’ Phillipa says. 

‘‘It’s absolutely criminal thatsomuch 

foodisgoingtowastewhen thereare so 

manypeople goinghungry.’’ 

Withathird of all food produced 

ending up in landfill,Phillipa says 

changestarts at home.‘‘It allbegins 

withhonouring food, and nottaking it 

for granted.’’ 

Phillipa saysSatisfyFood Rescue is 

proud of the positivechange it is 

creating in itscommunity, and the 

milestone demonstrateshow small 

actionscan leadtobig impacts. 

FranCain,communications,and 

funding specialistatSatisfyFood 

Rescuesays every donation received is 

valuable. 

‘‘Tothe bulkmeat andproduce 

donationswereceive from businesses, 

to the small bowloffresh beans 

droppedoff by alocalwho had surplus 

Harvest time ... Phillipa Hunt, the 

founder of Satisfy Food Rescue. 


in theirgarden.’’ 

‘‘Aswecelebrate this milestone, we 

remaincommitted to ourmission of 

reducing food waste and hunger. We 

willcontinue to worktirelessly to 

rescue surplus foodand distribute it to 

those in need. We hopetoinspire 

otherstojoinus in this effortand create 

amore sustainable, equitable food 

system.’’ 

To learnmore about SatisfyFood 

Rescueand how you can support our 

mission,please visitour website at 

satisfyfoodrescue.org.nz. 

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OPINION 


Mayor Marie Black 

Identifying properties 

extremely important 

Autumn is the time to celebrate the 

magnificent colours that this cycle of life 

brings, and also the time to look towards 

our National day of commemoration — 

Anzac Day, when we can come together 

and remember. 

As adistrict we have many things to be 

grateful for our relative safety and 

amazing people, many of whom may be 

acknowledged through our council 

Community Service awards, of which we 

are receiving nominations until 1May. 

Our volunteer services, particularly 

Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and 

St John are valuable and critical assets 

to keep our district safe. 

However Iamconscious there are still 

some properties which have no or poorly 

identified numbers at the farm gate. 

It is my desire to support our 

emergency services to have the correct 

Identification on as many rural 

properties as possible —this could be 

critical in saving your life, or your 

property. 

Iurge you to act now. 

Go to www.hurunui.govt.nz/propertyrates/rapidnumbers. 

Your councillors and Ihave been 

diligently working through the budget 

for this incoming fiscal year, and plan to 

come and speak with you over the month 

of May. 

Last week’s announcement from the 

Government on simply changing the 

number of water entities from four to 10, 

will not alter the position of council, as 

Government continues to deny local 

communities ownership and real 

influence in regard to their assets. 

It has been touted that too little 

scrutiny by some councils in 

maintaining their assets, is reason to 

invest up to $180 billion over the next 30 

years. 

However the community need to 

understand that these numbers are 

significantly overinflated. 

Don’t get me wrong, many councils 

have brought this issue on themselves by 

kicking the can down the road –but 

Hurunui District Council has always 

front footed this issue and worked 

towards achieving compliance, and has 

been forecasting for the future, to 

achieve Drinking Water Standards, as 

regulated by Taumata Arowai. 

Our level of investment has been 

significant, with afurther investment 

projected as capital works for the 

incoming financial year. 

Ihave heard from you on many 

occasions that it is important as a 

district we continue to advocate for the 

retention of ownership, coupled with the 

rights that ownership bring and to 

ensure your voice is heard, to retain the 

ability to be influential in decisions on 

investment. 

‘‘Three water reform’’ or ‘‘Affordable 

water reform’’, no matter what you want 

to call it, will become apolitical issue in 

the upcoming general election. 

As many of you will be aware we 

opened adedicated Mayoral account to 

assist those effected by Cyclone 

Gabrielle. 

This account will be available until the 

end of April. If you are willing to assist 

please use these bank accounts details 

030802094666600 reference 

CYCLONE. 

Many thanks to all have supported. Have 

agreat week. 

Better Off funding cut 



North Canterbury’s three councils say 

the loss of Better Off fundingisyet 

another ‘‘broken promise’’ fromcentral 

government. 

The councils were reacting to the 

belated announcement the promised 

secondtranche of $1.5 billion in Better Off 

funding to councils has beenwithdrawn. 

The governmenthas announced it will 

now be used to fund the creation of 10 

water entities, instead of four, as part of 

the revised Affordable Water —formerly 

Three Waters —Reform programme. 

The councils have alreadyhad the first 

tranche of funding approved, with 

Waimakaririreceiving $5.54 million, 

Hurunui $2.67 million and Kaikōura 

$1.55 million. 

The secondtranchewas earmarked for 

July 2024, with Waimakaririset to 

receive $16.64million,Hurunui$8.01 

million and Kaikōura $4.66 million. 

But the three North Canterbury 

councils say they realised there was 

never any guarantee the second tranche 

would be paid out. 

Hurunui District Council chief 

executive HamishDobbiesays the Uturn 

is yet another ‘‘broken promise’’ fromthe 

governmentaround the reforms. 

Councils wereinformed in 2020 they 

would have the option to accept or reject 

the proposed reform,but this optionwas 

subsequently withdrawn. 

‘‘The government reneging on its 

promised Better Off funding doubles 

down on it unilaterally, retracting its 

earlier promise that the Three Waters 

Reformwould be optionalfor 

communities,’’ Mr Dobbie says. 

Hurunui is using the trancheone 

funding to assist with affordable housing, 

building restoration and climate 

resilience. 

Mr Dobbie says the councilremained 

committed to delivering quality three 

watersservices to its communities. 

The councils have also received ‘‘no 

worse off’’funding. 

This is to compensatefor staff time in 

providing the national transition 

authority with data to aid the 

establishment of the new waterentities. 

But WaimakaririDistrict Council 

actingchief executive Jeff Millwardsays 

the two year delay to 2026 to establishthe 

new water entitieswouldadd extra cost 

to councilsand uncertainty for staff. 

‘‘We had always made adecision to 

include Three Waters in the (2024/34) 

Long TermPlan, so making that decision 

earlyhas probably saved us alot of work. 

‘‘I understand there are somecouncils 

who weren’t doing that, so we are wellpositioned. 

‘‘It was the responsible thingtodo. 

‘‘Butweneed to work with the 

legislation and we will leave it to the 

elected members and politicians to argue 

it out.’’ 

Waimakariri was spending the Better 

Off funding on climate change projects, 

elderly persons’housing,the Rangiora 

civicprecinct project and the Kāinga 

Nohoanga Strategy projectinMāori 

Reserve 873. 

Kaikōura DistrictCouncil chief 

executive Will Doughty says the first 

tranche money has been allocated across 

13 projects. 

‘‘Most of these are standalone projects 

that can still be achievedwithinthe 

funding envelope. 

‘‘However, on the advice of DIA 

(Department of Internal Affairs),wedid 

include some feasibility studies with 

tranche one funding with aview thatany 

capital works required fromthose 

studies could potentially be funded 

though tranchetwo.’’ 

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Hurunui rates could rise by 7.49 percent 



Arates hikeof7.49percent is 

expected in the Hurunuidistrict. 

The HurunuiDistrict Council 

adoptedits draft budgets for the 

2023/24annualplan at an 

extraordinarycouncilmeeting on 

Tuesday, April18. 

Chief financial officerJason Beck 

saysthe proposedaverageratesrise 

of 7.49% washigher thanthe 4.99% 

forecast in the 2021/31 Long Term 

Plan. 

He says thedifference is due to 

rising inflation andinterest rates. 

But it could havebeenworse. 

Council staff began the processwith 

an averagerates riseof11.78%, before 

trimming it backto9.53%afterthe 

growth of the district was factored in. 

It wasfurther trimmed by reducing 

the council reservesbudgetand 

increasing thedividendpaid by 

HanmerSprings ThermalPools & 

Spa. 

The draft annualplanwillgoout for 

consultation nextmonthaheadofits 

final adoptionbythe council by June 

30. 

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RANGIORA

In support ... The Pink Ladies support Sandy as she stands up to Danny and the TBirds. 

From left: Briar Patrick (Marty), Lizzie Mullan (Frenchy), Jacob Coxhill (Danny), Emily Gunn 

(Sandy), Nick Thatcher (Kenickie), Ella Berry (Rizzo). Front: Leyton Wright (Doody) and 

MollyKate Mullan (Jan). 

PHOTO BY MICHAEL CAMPBELL 

New twist to Grease 

Emily Gunn aims to bring anew twist to 

awellknown character in her role as 

Sandy in the North Canterbury Musical 

Society’s show Grease. 

The show opens in the Rangiora Town 

Hall in May. 

There have been alot of discussions 

over the years about Sandy changing to 

get her man, Emily says. 

‘‘But Ithink that attitude was part of 

her personality all along. 

‘‘She just needed the help and support 

of her friends to bring her out of her 

shell.’’ 

Emily studies law and music at 

Canterbury University and has been a 

fan of musical theatre since first seeing 

The Lion King. 

She comes to the Rangiora stage from 

MUSOC where her last role was asimilar 

character to Sandy, in the musical satire 

Reefer Madness. 

Grease director, Tegan Patrick, is also 

hoping to bring something new to the 

audience. 

‘‘The show is full of iconic moments 

that people are familiar with from the 

movie, 

‘‘It's exciting for me to be able to create 

areallife version of something so many 

people have aconnection with,’’ she 

says. 

‘‘What I'm most excited about is giving 

every audience member a‘‘wow’’ 

moment, or anew twist on asong or 

character they already love.’’ 

Tegan has been involved in many 

North Canterbury Musical Society shows 

in avariety of roles including production 

team, cast and crew. 

Grease will run in the Rangiora Town 

Hall from May 4toMay 20. 

Tickets are on sale through 

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Big brothers needed 



Big brothers are wanted to support 

young people in North Canterbury. 

Mentors are in short supply for boys 

needing abit of extra support, says Big 

Brothers Big Sisters of North 

Canterbury programme manager Ellie 

Le Gros. 

‘‘We are getting women, but we need 

more men because we match by gender. 

Our boys are missing out. 

‘‘You don’t need special skills or 

interests. You just need to be reliable for 

one hour aweek.’’ 

Ms Le Gros said mentors were needed 

throughout the Waimakariri and 

Hurunui districts, and there was an inschool 

programme run in Kaiapoi and 

Rangiora schools. 

She said Covid had forced the 

organisation to be innovative in its 

fundraising and connecting with young 

people, and social media had proven to 

be avaluable tool. 

But nothing beats facetoface 

interactions. 

The annual ‘‘Big Breakfast’’ is 

returning to Rangiora on May 3, after a 

Covid enforced absence last year. 

Internationally acclaimed 

Christchurch barber and hair artist Matt 

Brown, the author of She Is Not Your 

Rehab,isthis year’s guest speaker. 

Mr Brown created abarbering 

programme which is taught in men’s 

prisons and is an ambassador for the It’s 

Not OK campaign. 

‘‘Matt talks about his childhood and 

the difficulties he experienced growing 

up with alcohol and domestic abuse, and 

what he does now to help men,’’ Ms Le 

Gros said. 

‘‘After the earthquakes he started 

cutting hair in his garage and he had 

gang members and business people 

sitting together, and he found they had 

something common they had come from 

violent upbringings.’’ 

Once again Big Brothers patron and 

former Kiwis rugby league coach Frank 

Endacott will host the breakfast. 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon 

regularly attends the annual big 

breakfast and said he saw the value in 

mentoring young people. 

‘‘I have seen the value they provide in 

mentoring and supporting young people 

and by attending the breakfasts over the 

years you get to hear from the mentors 

and mentees. 

‘‘When they stand up and talk you can 

see the real value that mentors bring. 

‘‘It is certainly avalued service in our 

community and Ithink Ellie and her 

team do agreat job.’’ 

The annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of 

North Canterbury Big Breakfast will be 

held at the Rangiora Baptist Church hall 

on Wednesday, May 3, with doors 

opening at 6.30am. 

Tickets are $45 each and can be 

purchased at Humanitix.com. For more 

information follow Big Brothers Big 

Sisters of North Canterbury on 

Facebook. 

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Vicarage Views supported 



Kaikōura’s proposedVicarage 

Views subdivisionhas received 

favourable response from 

submitters, Mayor Craig Mackle 

says. 

Ahearing is due to be held 

next Thursday, April 27, to 

consider 74 submissions to the 

proposed development. 

Just two submissionswere 

opposed to the proposed 

development. 

‘‘It has been avery strong 

response in favour which is 

unusual because people don’t 

usually speak up unless they are 

opposed to something,’’ Mr 

Macklesays’ 

The housing development was 

badly neededastherewas a 

shortage of affordable housing 

in the town. 

It will provide elderlyand low 

incomehousing options. 

The seven hectare site on Mt 

Fyffe Roadwas previouslyused 

for the North Canterbury 

Transport Infrastructure 

Recovery (NCTIR)workers’ 

village, following the 2016 

earthquake. 

The proposeddevelopment 

formedpart of a$7.8 million 

funding agreement for Kaikōura 

from Kainga Ora’s 

Infrastructure Acceleration 

Fund. 

DeveloperGarry Robertson 

was proposing to build 83 homes 

on the site, with 43 qualifying for 

the First Home Grant House 

Price Cap ($700,000). 

It was expected to include 20 

older person’s housingunits, 

Room with aview ... Kaikoura District Council chief executive Will 

Doughty at the site of the proposed Vicarage Views Housing development. 

comprising one to two bedroom 

units with acarporton250m2 to 

350m2 sites, which would be 

located in the centre, 

surrounding by largerhousing 

options. 

The resource consent 

application aimedtobuild 67 

lots in the residential Bzone, 

with noncompliant lot sizes, 

averaging 553m2, which was also 

noncompliant withdensity 

standards. 

The Kainga Ora funding would 

pay for roading, footpaths and a 

cycle way to connect Vicarage 

Views with local schools, the 

town centreand the Ocean 

Ridge subdivision, to the south 

of Kaikoura. 

Stage two of the proposed 

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projectwas the expansion of the 

Ocean Ridgesubdivision. 

The totalcost of the 

infrastructure over the entire 

projectwas estimated at $12 

million, withthe council’s 

contribution being $175,000. 

Among the concerns 

submitters raised was the width 

of the road under the railway 

bridge,environmental effects, 

and trafficsafety and dust 

during the construction. 

For more information on the 

resource consentapplication go 

to kaikoura.govt.nz/ourservices/ 

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notifiedconsents/. 

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St John build 

Kaikōuracelebratedthe 

opening of anew ambulance 

stationonMonday. 

The station cementsHato 

HoneStJohncommitment to 

Kaikōura, and is theresult of 

fundraising efforts and 

support fromthelocal 

community. 

Mark Hislop, Hato Hone St 

JohnKaikōuraArea 

Committee Chair,saysthe area 

committeeisextremely 

grateful to the many local 

community groupsand 

businesses, both in andfrom 

around the district,who 

supported thebuild or who 

worked alongside theteam in 

Kaikōura. 

Invited guests,HHSJ 

representatives,including 

local staff,and Kaikōura area 

committeemembersattended 

the official opening and 

celebrations. 

‘‘Our AreaCommittee has 

worked tirelessly overthe last 

few yearsonfundraisingfor 

thisnew station andthinking 

outside the boxwhenitcame 

to fundraising activities.’’ 

One innovativeideasfor 

raisingfundswas sponsored 

pavers that nowline thepath 

outthe front. 

‘‘Theylook absolutely 

fantastic and aretestimony to 

the hard workthe area 

committeehas done to help 

make this all possible. 

‘‘Thisnew station is an 

amazing asset, notonlyfor the 

peopleofKaikourabut also for 

the HHSJ team.’’ 

“I am so proud of everyone 

involved thatwenow have a 

stateoftheart ambulance 

station,’’ Mr Hislop said. 

Thenew station was 

completedand blessed at the 

endofMarchthisyear, but 

HHSJ chose to leave the 

official opening until Monday 

once allthe landscaping and 

exterior work hadbeen 

completed. 

Thebuildingisalsothe first 

HHSJ ambulance station in 

New Zealandtohaveanew 

LifePak CR2AEDinstalled on 

site. 

Some of thefeaturesofthe 

CR2AED include an ability to 

detectbackground noiseand 

adjustvoiceprompts so they 

canbeheard clearly in noisy 

environments, achild mode 

that delivers alower energy 

levelappropriate foryoung 

children and theability to 

analyse the patient’s heart 

rhythmwhile CPRisbeing 

performed. 

AnneMaree Harris, HHSJ 

Area Operations Manager for 

Tasman/Marlborough,saidthe 

newstation was awonderful 

asset for theKaikoura team, 

andtestimonytothe hardwork 

of thearea committee andall 

thoseinvolved in bringing it to 

fruition. 

‘‘The teamare enjoying 

having afitforpurpose 

ambulancestation to work 

from. Thestation is afantastic 

asset for HHSJ andbuilds on 

thework we havedone in 

Kaikouratostrengthen 

resourcing in the region, such 

as the 24/7 doublecrewed 

ambulancethatnow serves the 

community,’’MsHarris says. 

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Astorming image win 

An image of astorm, by Rangiora’s 

Colleen Linnell, took top honours at the 

recent Rangiora Photographic Society’s 

landscape competition. 

Judge Tom Wilkinson also awarded 

Styx Storm Best in the Agrade, and A 

grade honours. 

Results were: 

Champion image 

Styx Storm –Colleen Linnell 

Best In Grade 

AGrade: Styx Storm –Colleen Linnell; B 

grade: Kaikoura –Joanna Clegg; Cgrade: 

Heading to Lewis –Danielle Armstrong. 

Honours –AGrade: Valley of Fire –Pol 

Syrett, Styx Storm –Colleen Linnell, 

Calm Waters –Sarah Perrins, Thunder 

Creek Falls –Marilyn Holgate. Honours 

BGrade: Kaikoura –Joanna Clegg, 

Milford Sound –Joanna Clegg. Honours C 

Grade: Heading to Lewis –Danielle 

Armstrong. 

Pedal power route 



Aproposed cycle way in Rangiora has 

been approved for further consultation, 

despite safetyconcerns. 

The Waimakariri District Council’s 

utilities and roading committeehas 

chosen Railway Road as the preferred 

routeover SouthbrookRoad,asitlooks to 

link the Passchendaele Pathway (between 

Kaiapoi and Rangiora) with the Rangiora 

town centre. 

The proposed routewouldhead up 

Railway Road, alongTorlesse and 

Coronation Streetsand up Ellis Road. 

But PAK’nSavestore owner James 

Flanagan and Foodstuffs South IslandLtd 

property development managerRebecca 

Parish said following Railway Road past 

the supermarket was ‘‘the wrong option’’. 

In adeputationtoTuesday’s committee 

meeting, Mr Flanagan said up to 10 large, 

2.9 metrewide trucks made deliveries to 

PAK’nSaveeach day via Railway Road. 

The lack visibilityfor truckdriversmade 

it unsafe for cyclists,hesaid. 

‘‘Thecouncil is making adecision over 

funding, ratherthan safety.’’ 

The project wasbeing funded through 

the government’sTransport Choices 

funding package, which required all works 

to be completedbyJune 2024. 

But senior engineering advisorDon 

Young saidthe safetyconcerns could be 

mitigated. 

He suggested making Railway Road oneway, 

widening the road, and installing 

signage and flashing lights to warn cyclists 

of trucks. 

The only other viable route would 

involve crossingthe railway line at Marsh 

Road and crossing back further up, but this 

would require agreement from KiwiRail, 

he said. 

Council staff had approached KiwiRail 

and been advised it couldtake ‘‘years to 

complete’’, following KiwiRail processes 

due to staff shortages. 

‘‘We don’t havethat timeframe with the 

funding we have, but we could look at it for 

the LongTerm Plan,’’ Mr Young said. 

Councillors voted to authorise staff to 

proceed with detaileddesignand 

consultationwith businesses in the area 

and other stakeholders. 

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Motoring Guide 

North Canterbury Collision has experienced owners at the helm 

KellyOwens andRyan 

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establishedNorth Canterbury 

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Amberley,inSeptember,2020. 

Ryan is awellknown Amberley 

vehicle painter, whogrewupin 

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He is also captainofthe 

Amberley SeniorRugbyteamfor 

2023. 

He used to getoffthe Rangiora 

High School buseachafternoon 

andstart sweepingfloors,and 

helping outinthe repair business 

at 105 CartersRoadinAmberley 

when he wasjust 15. 

Staff taught him theskills he 

needed,and he carried on in the 

trade,leaving NorthCanterbury 

collisionfor five yearstowork 

at SmithCranestoget some 

experience on bigger fleet vehicles 

andmachinery, andindustrial 

painting,before this unique 

opportunity arose. 

‘‘The ownercalledtosay it was 

forsale. We knew it wasagamble 

especiallyasCovid hadhit us all 

hard,but we took it on,’’Ryan 

said. 

‘‘Nowwehavesix skilled panel 

beatersand painters on staff here, 

alleager to look afterall our 

clients bumpsand scrapes.’’ 

NorthCanterburyCollision 

RepairCentreAmberley are 

accredited repairersfor all the 

majorinsurancecompanies and 

arepartofthe NZ Collision 

Repair Associationwhichinvolves 

beingauditedevery year to 

maintain their highstandards of 

qualityrepairservices and skills. 

Workingpredominantly with 

cars,SUVs, utes andvans, Ryan 

says they arealsowillingand 

eagertofixboats, farm machinery 

anddorust work 

Their skilledteamofpainters 

andrepairers have worked on 

many differentmodels of modern 

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Akeenlocal supporter of events 

in Hurunuidistrict,the team 

at NorthCanterburyCollision 

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Ryan says they arealways busy, 

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with Stu Forman, who mans the 

desk there at their offices at 105 

Carters Road in Amberley. 

The team at North Canterbury Collision Repair Centre Amberley (from left) Stu, Iain, Ryan, Caleb, Kurtis and Tony. 

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New Name, New Look, Same Great Team! 

Anew look,anew name,but it is thesameteamoffering the 

same greatservice at Rangiora CollisionCentre. 

BusinesspartnersTim Johnston andBrian Thorntonbought 

thebusinesstwo years ago. Betweenthem, they have 45 years 

combinedexperience in thecollisionrepairtrade. 

Rangiora CollisionCentrecustomers will still enjoythe same 

service andhigh-quality workmanshiptheyhavereceived in 

the past. 

The team of 10 staff areall specialist paintand panel repair 

technicians, capableofhandlingvehicles of all sizes in their 

large workshops. 

Timsaystheir large-sizedworkshops mean they can handle 

anything from cars to camper vans, and boats to any sort of 

commercial vehicles, trucks or buses. 

‘‘We carryout avarietyofpanel andpaintwork, from everyday 

bumpsand scrapestomajor smash work.’’ 

As aCollisionRepairAssociation licensedrepairer, audited 

annually, Rangiora CollisionCentrecan easily handle 

insurancerepairs from all themaininsurance companies. 

‘‘We areyourlocal repairers, basedhereinRangioraat639 

Lineside Road.’’ 

Tim saysasthe local repaireritisimportant people remember 

they have achoice when it comestoinsurancerepairs for all 

those unfortunate dings, dents andscratches that canbefall 

vehicles. 

‘‘It is your car and it’s your choice for who repairs it. Being the 

locally accredited repairer here in Rangiora there is no need to 

go into the city for your paint and panel repairs. 

‘‘We offer high-quality service andrepairs by ourspecialist 

techniciansand we are prepared to standbehindour work by 

offeringour warranty forall theworkweundertake.” 

Come down andhaveachat with theteamatRangiora 

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Nobody expects that they’re going to crash. Every day people crash who didn’t think 

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Find out more about road safety in your community 

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Five percent rise proposed 



NEWS 


15 

The KaikōuraDistrict Council is 

hoping to keepits averagerates 

rise to aroundthe five percent 

mark,despite rising inflation. 

Councillors discussed its 

2023/24annual planand 

preparationsfor aspatial plan at a 

council workshoprecently. 

‘‘We aresticking to the planand 

over the next yearweaim to 

deliveronthe commitments made 

in year threeofthe (2021/31)Long 

Term Plan,includingour priority 

areasoffootpaths androading,’’ 

chief executive Will Doughtysays. 

He says thecouncilwillkeep 

the communityuptodate as it 

made progress on the annual plan, 

but there will be no formal 

consultation thisyear. 

‘‘We plan to maintain the 

proposedlevels of service across 

all areas withoutadding in any 

new unplanned projects this 

year.’’ 

Mr Doughty says the biggest 

challenge is managing inflation 

and costescalation. 

He believes an average rates 

rise of around5%would be one of 

the lowest in the country. 

Staffwere due to present the 

draftannual plan to thecouncil in 

May beforeits adoption by theend 

of June. 

Planning ahead ... The Kaikōura District Council is working on its 2023/24 

annual plan and is about to start work on aspatial plan. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

The council hasengaged 

consultants Boffa Miskell to 

produceaspatialplan, whichwill 

set ablueprint for how the town 

develops overthe next30years. 

While aregional spatialplanwas 

proposed as partofthe Resource 

ManagementAct reforms, Mr 

Doughty says it is important for 

the council to continueplanning 

ahead. 

‘‘Wewant to ensureweare on the 

front foot and canfeed aclear 

vision for our township intoa 

larger regional plan. 

‘‘The newspatialplan willalso 

needtobesupportedbychanges 

to the District Plan.’’ 

He saysthe councilwould be 

seekingcommunity input 

throughoutthe process. 


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RHS careers expo returns 



North Canterbury has plenty to 

offer young jobseekers,says 

Rangiora High Schoolassociate 

principal PaulDonnelly. 

With the labourshortage 

continuing to bite, the return of 

the NorthCanterbury Youth 

Futures careersexpo next month 

is an opportunity to connect 

employers with job seekers. 

‘‘The careers expo is targeted at 

young people, but it will be useful 

to anyone seeking acareer 

change,’’ Mr Donnelly says. 

‘‘It is an opportunity to 

showcase what the business 

community can offer to the wider 

community of NorthCanterbury. 

‘‘And it is aboutrecognisingthe 

notionofacareerisvastly 

differentfrom previous 

generations,sowewant to inspire 

the imagination.’’ 

NorthCanterbury Youth 

Futures is acollaboration 

between the Waimakaririand 

Hurunui district councils, local 

youthcouncils,the Ministry of 

Education, the Ministry of Social 

Development,Connected.govt.nz 

and local schools. 

The careers expo was first held 

in 2019and again in 2021, but the 

organiserswent online last year 

due to Covid19 uncertainty, 

offeringvideos aboutdifferent 

career paths. 

‘‘Online is avery valid way of 

engaging with people, but you 

can’tbeat the facetoface 

interaction and physically 

standing in acareers expo,’’ Mr 

Donnelly said. 

‘‘It getsyoung people out of 

theircomfort zone and givesthem 

the opportunity to see other 

possibilities.’’ 

The benefit of havingthe expo 

in the evening was young people 

couldattend with theirparents, 

allowing the conversations to 

continue whenthey got home. 

Localorganisations will also be 

on hand to promote volunteering 

opportunities, Mr Donnelly said. 

‘‘Volunteering develops skills 

and personal attributes, such as 

commitment, turning up on time, 

problem solving, working as a 

team and customerservice skills 

whichare so vital in the 

workforce. 

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The North Canterbury Youth 

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to RangioraHigh School on 

Wednesday,May 24, from 4pm to 

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Report aims at protecting freshwater 



Anew nationalreport on 

freshwater will help to protect 

the region’s rivers, lakes and 

aquifers, says Environment 

Canterbury (ECan). 

The Our Freshwater 2023 

report, prepared by the 

Ministry for the Environment 

and StatsNZ, has utilised data 

from councilsaround the 

country to create apicture of 

the state of NewZealand’s 

freshwater environment. 

‘‘There are no real surprises 

here in termsofwhat effects 

we’rehaving on the 

environment,’’ ECanscience 

director Dr Tim Davie said. 

‘‘That said, it is always useful 

to have more information on 

the state of our freshwater. 

‘‘This information will help 

us in the development of future 

land and water planning 

processes, as we move to 

notifying anew regional policy 

statementbythe end of next 

year.’’ 

The report identifiedsome 

key stressorsonfreshwater and 

how they effect people and the 

environment. 

‘‘The report identifies factors 

likeurbangrowth and 

agricultural intensification, 

which have bothcreated 

greater pressures on 

freshwater quality in 

Canterbury,’’DrDavie said. 

‘‘Italso links thesepressures 

to the impact they are having on 

taongaspecies, mahinga kai 

practices, recreationalwater 

use and drinking water.’’ 

The Canterbury region 

containedaround 519 billion 

cubic metresofgroundwater, 

which was around73percent of 

New Zealand’s total 

groundwater resource. 

Dr Davie saidthe report and 

the council’s body of 

informationillustrated just 

how important freshwater was 

to the region’s lifestyle,health 

and culture. 

‘‘The picture of our 

freshwater environment is now 

clearerthanever andwith it 

comes agreater responsibility 

to put in placekey actions to 

ensure our most resource is 

protected.’’ 

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Anzac Day aspecial time for Rangiora HS 


Remembering the fallen has 

special meaning for pupils at 

Rangiora High School. 

Every Anzac Day, the Wall of 

Remembrance at the school is a 

place of gathering for people to 

remember those who have 

fallen in the service of their 

country. 

The school has lost many past 

pupils to wars including former 

pupils Jacinda Baker, in 

Afghanistan aged 26, and 

Donald Bensemann, aged 20, 

who died in the Vietnam War. 

Their families attend the 

annual service on Anzac Day. 

Rangiora High School (RHS) 

head girl Amelia Green 

believes the day is areflection 

of what ‘‘our service men and 

women have done for us’’. 

‘‘It’s also about the 

opportunities and freedoms it 

has given us as young people 

today. 

‘‘The privileges it has 

allowed us to have are Ibelieve, 

very important and it’s 

something we focus on here at 

RHS,’’ says Amelia who will be 

proudly wearing her 

grandfathers medals on the 

day. 

‘‘My grandfather's set of 

World War 2medals include the 

19391945 Star, Africa Star, 

Italy Star, New Zealand War 

Service Medal 19391945, and 

the NZ Defence medal 

19391945, they are a 

representation of all the 

service men and women’s 

efforts, their commitment and 

their courage in the war,’’ she 

says. 

RHS head boy Jackson 

Wright says it’s avalued time of 

the year for Rangiora High 

School. 

‘‘Our school roll goes so far 

back, and covers students who 

passed away in wars right back 

to World War 1.’’ 

He says it’s important to 

commemorate those who 

served and died. 

Jackson says wherever he is 

on Anzac day, his family has 

always tried to attend aparade 

to make sure they 

commemorate the sacrifices of 

others. 

‘‘ It’s aday where we can 

show gratefulness for their 

sacrifice. We can never 

understand what their sacrifice 

was like because we haven’t 

had to make that life or death 

decision yet.’’ 

As amentor to young people 

at RHS, Amelia says when they 

ask about Anzac Day she tells 

them to think about ‘‘What 

would our world be like without 

the sacrifices these people 

made? 

‘‘Would we have all this 

freedom to make decisions 

about what we want to do with 

our lives? 

‘‘At the moment, there is so 

much happening in the world, it 

is an opportunity to reflect and 

try to understand that we have 

so many privileges and so many 

opportunities because of their 

sacrifice.’’ 

On Anzac Day people are 

welcome to attend the 9am 

service at the Wall of 

Remembrance at the school. 

Standing together ... Rangiora 

High School head boy Jackson 

Wright (left) and head girl Amelia 

Green in front of the school’s Wall 

of Remembrance. PHOTO:JOHN COSGROVE 

17 

Special honour ... Kelly Scanlon, centre manager of the 

AmberleyCommunity PreSchooland Prep School, left, with 

pupils from the school, twins Reiko and Jagger Keane, at the 

2021 service. They placed awreath from the school during the 

AnzacDay service in Amberley Domain. 

PHOTO: FILE 

Remembering 

Amberleywill hostaDawn 

ServiceonAnzac Day. 

It starts 6am sharp in the 

AmberleyDomain.There 

willbeashort march, led by 

aSolitaryPiper, to the 

servicewhere theNew 

Zealand Defence force will 

beinattendance. 

Several speakers, 

includingschoolchildren 

willtakepart in theservice. 

Everyone is welcome.For 

those wantingtolay 

wreaths,they can carry 

these on themarch. Some 

seating willbeavailable. 

Acuppawillbeserved by 

the AmberleyLions Club in 

the ‘Tin Shed”atthe end of 

the service where the public 

willhaveachance to view 

the Artand mingle with 

NZDFpersonnel. Medals of 

close family may beworn 

(on theright hand side) and 

is encouraged as amark of 

respect to their service. 

Localschoolshave 

recently takenpart in an 

RSA/Amberley Lions Art 

competitionand the 

winning resultswill be on 

display at the service. 

Other Services 

Cheviot:There will be a 

service at 10.30amatthe 

Cenotaph,followedbya 

service at theKnox 

Community Centre at about 

11.15am. 

The servicewill be followed 

byamorningtea. Aplate 

would beappreciated. 

Omihi: Aservice will be 

heldattheCenotaphbythe 

school and rugby grounds at 

9am sharp. 

There willbeashort march 

totheservice. 

Waipara: Aservice will be 

heldattheWaipara Hall at 

10amsharp. 

Poppies will be available 

for asmall donation at all 

services 

Starkie’s place ... The Kaiapoi RSA memorial. 

Something special 

in store at Kaiapoi 


The Kaiapoi RSAvice 

president/secretary 

RussellCaldwellsays in 

addition to thenormal 

services on offeronAnzac 

Day,they are attempting to 

organise something 

specialfor theirAnzacDay 

service. 

‘‘Weare investigating 

the possibility of having 

the descendantsofboth 

the sculptorand the 

subjectofthe Kaiapoiwar 

memorialpresent for this 

years services.’’ 

The Kaiapoi monument 

was sculpted in 1920 by 

Christchurch stone mason 

WilliamTrethaway. 

Trethaway modelledthe 

his statue figurine on 

World War 1soldier 

‘‘Starkie’’,(Private James 


Douglas Stark),who has 

beendescribed in many 

historical documents as 

potentially NewZealand's 

bravestand at thesame 

timemost rebellious 

soldier. 

Starkie was also the 

subject of Robin Hyde's 

novel Passport to Hell. 

Had it notbeen for his 

recordofcausing trouble, 

Starkie would have likely 

beenawardedthe Victoria 

Cross on multiple 

occasions for his heroism 

and braveryduring World 

War 1. 

Mr Caldwellsays they 

are hopingWilliams 

Trethaway'selderlyson 

can also be present along 

withseveralgenerations of 

Starkie's familywho may 

be able to travelfrom 

Invercargill. 

Community paraders ... Girl Guiding Rangiora and 

local scouts march for the fallen during Anzac Day 

commemorations in Rangiora. 

PHOTO: FILE 

Support grows 

Rangiora RSA president 

Ian Thompson says it is 

nice to see all the young 

people coming out in 

greater numbers to 

attend Anzac and other 

commemorative parades. 

‘‘It’s so nice to see them 

paying respect to the 

brave men and women 

who have given so much 

for the freedoms we all 

enjoy today.’’ 

‘‘On Anzac Day we 

remember the people 

who have given their 

lives in the first and 

second world wars. The 

problem is we didn’t 

learn from them, and 

today conflicts continue 

to go on, year after year. 

‘‘Since 1990 we have 

had 61,500 men and 

women enrol in the 

military. In recent times 

over 30,000 new service 

veterans have come 

home from conflicts with 

many still serving in our 

armed forces today.’’ 

He says the RSA isn’t 

just for those who went 

overseas to serve. 

‘‘It is about those who 

did come back, and even 

though the first and 

second world wars were 

along time ago, there 

have been many more 

conflicts since then 

which our service men 

and women have been 

involved in, and they 

need our help too. ‘‘At 

Rangiora, we also have 

members from other 

armed forces such as the 

British, Australian, 

American and South 

African armed forces, all 

are welcome.’’ 

He praised the work of 

all the volunteers who 

help at RSA clubs. 

‘‘They turn out in all 

weathers to help us out, 

especially on poppy day. 

‘‘It is greatly 

appreciated by the 

welfare sectionsatall the 

clubs. 

‘‘The public’s support 

and donations on Poppy 

Day, and at all the other 

appeals, allows the RSA 

to continue to support all 

veterans and their 

families. For that we 

thank you.’’

Tuesda 

Rememb 

‘‘The darkness, calm and chill of the early morning; the sound 

of asingle tap of the drum of the parade; the emotionless faces 

of the catafalque guard, and the mournful notes of Last Post 

sounded by alone bugler,combine to give afeeling of deep 

solemnity. 

‘‘It is the intensity of the symbolism which contributes to its 

powerful impact upon participants; indeed what underlies its 

popularity. 

‘‘In acountry with few public rituals, the Dawn Services 

continues to provide asense of occasion as ameaningful ritual 

of remembrance.” 

rsa.org.nz 

Every year Anzac Day is observed on April 25 by communities throughout New Zealand 

and Australia to remember those who have served, and those who lost their lives in war. 

The term ANZAC is the acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, and 

was first used in World War 1. These groups of soldiers 

Anzacs’. 

Anzac commemorations may consist of one or more ce 

to coincide with the initial landings at Gallipoli by Austra 

ashore) and / or one later in the morning. 

The ceremonies are rich in tradition and generally beg 

servicemen and military personnel followed by cadets, 

dignitaries. 

War veterans, proudly sporting their medals lead the p 

memorial gate where the ceremony includes a service 

dedications, prayers and the Last Post played on a bug 

Morning tea follows which allows people to share mem 

and neighbours. 

Anzac Day was first observed by servicemen in 1915 t 

Zealand and Australian soldiers landing on the Gallipo 

It soon became aday where all New Zealanders and A 

the men and women who perished in the Great War. 

In 1921, Anzac Day became an official holiday, and by 

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y25April, 2023 

ering our Anzacs 

weree known back then as ‘the 

remonies – one at dawn (timed 

lian troops who were the first 

n with 

a parade of returned 

youth groups and local 

arade to a local cenotaph or 

with hymns, laying of wreaths, 

le. 

ories and catch up with friends 

o mark the anniversary of New 

i Peninsula in 1915. 

ustralians took time to remember 

1922 it was declared afull public 

3 ANZAC remembrance 

holiday where shops, banks and hotels remained closed for the day. 

Symbol of remembrance 

The red (or Flanders) poppy is a symbol of remembrance and hope all over the world, 

and in some countries is worn on Armistice Day. However, in New Zealand the red 

poppy is commonly worn on Anzac Day. 

The first Poppy Day appeal was on April 24, 1922, where funds from the sales of small 

and large silk poppies helped relieve suffering in war-ravaged northern France. 

A paper version of the poppy is now sold by the Royal New Zealand Returned Services 

Association on Poppy Day to raise awareness of Anzac Day and funds for returned 

soldiers and their families and local communities. 

‘They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: 

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. 

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, 

We will remember them.’ 

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Remembering our Anzacs 

Poppy Day, Friday April 21, 2023. 

This year the RSA are celebrating 101 years of the Poppy Appeal, the RNZRSA’s main fundraiser 

to help improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for New Zealand’s veterans of all ages. 

Please give generously. 

Anzac Day Services, Tuesday April 25, 2023 

Waimakariri: 

Monday 24April 2023: 

11.00am: Ohoka Hall 

(Mill Road, Ohoka) 

6.00pm: Woodend War Memorial 

(School Road, Woodend) 

6.00pm: Sefton Domain Service 

(Upper Sefton Road, 

Sefton) 

Tuesday 25April 2023: 

6.00am: Pegasus Dawn Service 

(Lake Pegasus waterfront) 

6.30am: Kaiapoi War Memorial Service 

(Raven Quay, Kaiapoi) 

9.00am: Oxford Cenotaph Service 

(Main Street, Oxford) 

9.30am: Rangiora High School Service 

(East Belt, Rangiora) 

10.00am: Kaiapoi Citizens’ Service 

(Trousselot Park, 

Charles Street, Kaiapoi) 

10.00am: Fernside; Memorial Hall. 

10.00am: Cust War Memorial Service 

(Oxford Road, Cust) 

11.30am: Rangiora Cenotaph Service 

(High Street, Rangiora) 

12.00pm: West Eyreton Service 

(Memorial Gates, 

West Eyreton Hall, 

Earlys Road, 

West Eyreton) 

2.00pm: Tuahiwi (Urupa) 

(Tuahiwi Road, Tuahiwi) 

Kaikōura: 

6.15am: Kaikōura Dawn Service 

(Cenotaph, Esplanade) 

Hurunui: 

6.00am: Amberley Dawn Service 

(Amberley Domain) 

6.00am: Hanmer Springs Dawn 

Service (Cenotaph, 

Amuri Avenue) 

9.00am: Flag Ceremony 

(Waiau Cenotaph) 

9.00am: Omihi Service (Omihi Hall) 

10.00am: Hawarden/Waikari 

(Hawarden Memorial Hall) 

10.00am: Amuri Community Service 

(Rotherham Hall) (be seated 

by 9:50am apart from those 

on parade or laying wreaths) 

10.00am: Waipara Service 

(Waipara Hall) 

10.30am: Cheviot Anzac Parade 

(Cheviot, Cenotaph) 

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21 

25th Hurunui Arts Showcase successful 


Stamped ... Waiau’s Toby Brown entered Torso which he covered 

in stamps at the Hurunui Arts Showcase. 

The annual Hurunui Arts Showcase 

continues to give local artists aspace to 

exhibit and sell their work. Now in its 

25th year, the fourdaylong show at the 

Amberley Library draws in awide variety 

of artworks including paintings, crafts, 

sculptures and photographs from artists 

based in the Hurunui District. 

Hurunui Community Arts Council cochair 

Mike Gilbert says this year's show, 

the first for three years after aCovid 

enforced hiatus, was one of the best. 

‘‘It was unexpectedly good, we were 

concerned about whether we would get 

the numbers because of Covid’s impact 

on the community. 

‘‘But we were pleasantly surprised, 

and the standard of work from the 70 

artists who entered are Ifeel, higher than 

precovid shows.’’ 

Mr Gilbert says the opening night was 

one of their most successful in recent 

years. 

‘‘We had over 100 people attending to 

view 211 entries, and from asales point it 

was very successful with 10 works sold.’’ 

One of the works which caught Mr 

Gilbert's eye was apiece by 12yearold 

Noah Vodde of Amberley. 

‘‘I just love the way this young person 

has captured their friends,’’ he says 

looking up at Noah’s large pencil and pen 

artwork. 

Amberley couple Chris and Linda 

Constable said there was some very 

interesting art works on display when 

they called into the library last Friday to 

view the show. 

Regal in concept ... Claire Cameron of Amberley’s Vintage stamps 

of Queen Elizabeth on wood on display. 

Plenty to see ... Hurunui Community Arts Council secretary Liz Dickson and committee 

member Lulu Webb look over some of the 211 art works and objects on display. 

Crafts on offer ... Linda and Chris Constable of Amberley, look over the craft entries at the 

show. 

Lovely paintings ... Waipara resident Felicity Stone and her daughters Isabelle aged 6and 

Magnolia aged 1, look at alarge painting by guest artist Lissa Holland titled “Summer garden 

border”which was on display. 

Art on display ... Hurunui Community Arts Council cochair Mike Gilbert casts an eye over 

the work of Noah Vodde aged 12, of Amberley, whose large pencil and pen artwork attracted 

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The risk of flooding in the Waimakariri 

district has caused arethink of building 

guidelines. 

The Waimakariri District Council has 

endorsednew flood mapping freeboard 

and floor level guidelines for very low, 

low and medium risk areas as it plans 

aheadfor future flood events. 

The new guidelinesrecommended 

floorlevels of 300mmto500mm above 

the flood level. 

But staff arerecommending no 

building in areas considered to be high 

risk flood hazard areas. 

‘‘It is really important that our district 

continues to be built in away that 

provides minimalrisk to people and 

property,’’ Mayor Dan Gordon says. 

‘‘There has been asignificant amount 

of work undertakentoensure any risk of 

floodinghas been mitigated the best it 

can be and thatthe process is as 

streamlined and costeffective as 

possibletodevelopers.’’ 

In areport to April’s councilmeeting, 

utilities and roading general manager 

Gerard Cleary said the freeboardlevel 

was the height above the designated 

floodlevel. 

In the Waimakariri district,the 

previous standard was afreeboard level 

of 300mm. 

‘‘If the floodlevelisone metre above 

the ground at ahouse site and a300mm 

freeboardlevel is applied,then the 

building’s floor level would need to be 

1.3 metres above the ground,’’ he said. 

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500mm. In Christchurch the freeboard 

allowance was 400mm. 

Mr Cleary said the Waimakariri 

district is located in alarge and 

predominantly flat floodplain, which 

meanta300mmfreeboard allowance 

was sufficient in anumber of areas. 

But there were several factors 

supportingthe raising of the freeboard 

allowance to 500mm. 

These included vehicle wash, survey 

errorand inaccuracy, fencesimpeding 

flow,less public and insuranceindustry 

acceptanceofflooding, modelling error 

and uncertainty, minorearthworks, 

ongoingmovement due to seismic 

activity, climate changeand catchment 

changes. 

National guidelines for new 

greenfielddevelopments recommended 

a500mm freeboard allowance above the 

flood level, Mr Cleary said. 

‘‘Where the landhas alow risk of 

flooding, there is littleornothing that 

needs to be donebythe developer to 

achieve the freeboard requirement. 

‘‘Inareas of medium or higher risk 

there may need to be additionalfilling 

or careful design considerations given to 

achieve the desiredlevelprotection.’’ 

Mr Cleary said the guidelines took 

intoaccountvariation 1tothe 

Waimakariri District Plan, required by 

the Resource Management(Enabling 

Housing Supply and Other Matters) 

AmendmentAct 2021.Variation 1 

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Bellgrove joint venture 


NgāiTahu Property (NTP)has 

announced ajoint venture with 

BellgroveRangiora Limited (BRL) on 

the nearly100 hectare Bellgrove 

residentialdevelopment in east 

Rangiora. 

The new development will eventually 

be hometoabout1300 newhousing lots 

ranging fromhigher density to larger 

standalone building sections, as well as 

aneighbourhoodshopping or 

commercial centreand preschool. 

BRL bought the former dairy farm 

land on KippenbergerAvenue three 

yearsago, and Stage 1, which has nearly 

200 lots, is underway. 

It shouldbefinished later this year. 

Stage 1was released mid2022 with 

around 60 percent already under contract. 

Ngāi Tahu Property, has been 

involved in successfulresidential developments 

ofasimilar scale toBellgrove 

in the last 10 years. 

It has developed more than 4000 

residential sections in developments in 

Lincoln, Riccarton Park, Burwood and 

Wigram Skies. 

NTP national development manager 

Dean Christie says the joint venture 

combines the strength and experience 

of both parties. 

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NTP has been appointed manager for 

the management and delivery of 

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Sun sets on project ... As the Ravenswood project nears an end after four years, Taggart Earthmoving Ltd of Rangiora is looking forward 

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Developmentnearly at an end 


As one big earthmoving project nears 

completion, another is linedupfor 

civilcontractors Taggart Earthmoving 

Ltd of Rangiora. 

Taggart Earthmoving Ltd’s chief 

executiveofficerPaul Taggart says 

theirRavensdown operation has been 

one of the biggest his familyowned 

firm has undertaken in recent years, 

in terms of size and duration. 

‘‘As our part heads towards 

completion in early July, we are 

alreadylooking ahead to the nextbig 

jobfor our team of specialists 

earthmovers inBurnham.’’ 

Looking backover the last four years 

Taggart’s have beenonsite, Mr Taggart 

says thenumbers are mindboggling. 

‘‘Theseare only estimates,but we 

think we’ve cut and movedaround 

350,000cubicmetres of earthonsite. 

‘‘We alsoimported 200,000 cubic 

metres of gravel for fill.’’ 

He says they completed the task 

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andvehicles, which at times 

numbered morethan 30 diggersand 40 

trucks on site, six days aweek. 

There werealso many motor 

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Piles of base materialhad to be 

moved twicewhen it was discovered 

thesite had avery high watertable. 

‘‘We had to move large volumesover 

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Ravenswood site to dry off before we 

couldbring it backtouse as filler.’’ 

He saysthey also had to stockpile 

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Winter signals new requirements 

Canterbury farmers have new 

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around winter grazingand synthetic 

nitrogen fertiliser use. 

Environment Canterbury’s Sarah 

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plans thatidentify andmanagerisks to 

the environmentiskey to meeting 

these requirements. 

Farmers are hearing alot about 

wintergrazingrequirements right 

now,but the key message has not 

changed—all farmersneed to make 

and follow awinter grazing 

management plan. 

By now winter feedand crops will be 

almostready for the coming cold. 

Ms Heddell says how you feedstock 

overthe monthswhen grass isn’t 

growing is crucial, when it comes to 

reducing your impact on the 

environment,maximising animal 

welfareand looking after your bottom 

line. 

‘‘Your writtenwinter grazing 

management plan should clearly 

identify each of the environmental 

risks associatedwith the winter 

grazing, as wellasyour plantomanage 

and mitigate each of theserisks,’’ she 

says. 

‘‘This plan will be the key reference 

you follow over the winter months.’’ 

Governmentand industry 

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winter grazing management templates 

and guidance documents you can use 

to make yourplan. 

‘‘Whether you need to apply for 

resourceconsent for winter grazing 

Use wisely ... Minimise and report your 

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depends on if you can meetthe 

permittedactivity rules,’’MsHeddell 

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‘‘You may be able to meet these 

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graze on less than 50ha or less than 

10% of yourland on afarm larger than 

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The use of synthetic nitrogen 

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groundwater. 

Thisfertiliser use, and the more 

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be balancedwith actions to protect 

waterways. 

The use of synthetic nitrogen 

fertiliser is limited to 190kg per 

hectare, per year.Thislimit applies to 

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Dairy farmers are required to report 

their fertiliser use. Reports cover the 

JulytoJune season, and the 20222023 

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Ms Heddell says efficientfertiliser 

use means only puttingonthe 

nutrients when they’reneeded, and 

onlythe amount that’s needed. 

‘‘Excessfertiliser isn’t taken up by 

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‘‘Nextthing,Iwasinthe ring with 

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Emily grew up on her parents Bluff 

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She has alwayshad pet lambs and 

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SPORT 


THIS WEEKS 

SENIOR 

2023 rugby 

DRAW 

Primary playersshine 


Hoops, dribbles and jump shots 

prevailed last weekend as the 

North Canterbury Basketball 

Association (NCBA) hosted the 

33rd annual South Island 

Primary School Tournament 

(SIPT). 

Held at Mainpower Stadium in 

Rangiora, and at the Kaiapoi 

High School Gym, the event 

attracted ahost of young and upandcoming 

basketball talent. 

Over 45 teams attended from 

Nelson, Marlborough, Oamaru, 

Wānaka, North Canterbury and 

Christchurch. 

The tournament catered to all 

primary school age groups on full 

court games, and 3x3 half court 

matches. 

Officiating duties were carried 

out by 32 young referees who 

donated their time. 

DIVISION 1COMBINED 

ROUND 3. KICK OFF 2.45 

West Melton v Woodend.......WestMelton Domain 

OhokavAshburton vCeltic.....Mandeville 1 

Hurunui v Springston.... Springston Domain 

Glenmark/Cheviot vWaihora....Rhodes Park, TaiTapu 

Kaiapoi vLincoln/Rolleston...Foster Park 1 

Oxfordv Hornby.........................OxfordOval 

Saracens vAshley..........Southbrook Park 1 

DIVISION 2 

round 2. KICK OFF 1.00 

Kaikoura vAshley....................Kaikoura 

Saracens vKaiapoi......Southbrook Park 

Amberley vWoodend ..............Amberley 

Ohoka vGlenmark.Cheviot....Mandeville 

Friday21April. 7.00pm kickoff: 

Oxford vHurunui....OxfordOval 

Blocking ... North Canterbury 

Bengals team member Sophie 

HodgsonGaze (right) looks for 

support as North Canterbury 

Jaguars member Neah Robinson 

tries to block her during their match 

at the South Island Primary School 

Basketball Tournament. 


NC riders perform well at champs 

North Canterbury BMX Club riders performed well 

at the 2023 Oceania BMX Championships held in 

Rotorua at the weekend. 

Skyla Hansen (9 girls), Riley Smart (13 boys) and 

Lachie Bartram (13 boys), all claimed Gold, while 

Cody Keach (25 to 39 male 20) claimed asilver. 

Other results were: 

Oceania's best riders from the Elite fields and 

amateur age groups, from the 8yr olds through to 

50+ seniors battled head to head for the prized 'O' 

ranking for 2023. 

NCBMX club members Azaria Thornley (14 Girls) 

O5, Rubie Ziegler (13 Girls) O7, Tony Thornley 

(45+ Male) O8, Liam Goodwin (Men Elite) O8, 

Brooklyn Hansen (11 Boys) O9, Logan Clark (16 

Boys) O11, and Lucas Thornton (13 Boys) O14, all 

gained the prized ‘O’ number plate in their age 

groups. 

COLTS COMBINED 

Successful champs ... The NC BMX team. 


round 2. KICK OFF 1.30 

Ohoka vAllenton......Ohoka 

Ashley v Waihora......Loburn 

Northern vWaihora...RhodesPark, TaiTapu 

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NC SPORTS RESULTS 

Rangiora 9hole golf results 

Jingles: Men: John Gardner 19, 1; Ross Gillespie 

16 c/b, 2; Colin Bowman 16 c/b,3;Dennis Brook 16 

c/b, 4. 

Women: Pam Holland 33, 1; Diane Sinclair 20, 2; 

Pat Roberts 17, 3; Annie Cameron 15, 4; Jenni 

Brook 13, 5. 

Amberley BridgeClub 

Thursday Afternoon: Nola McKissock & Diane 

Watson 1, Nancy Hassall &HughBradbury, 

Judith Driver &Jan Rooseequal 2. 

Amberley Golf results 

April 15: TNatapu 70, BMills 71, RHack 73, S 

Hartley 73, J Reardon 74, MHedges74. 

Women: J Bishop 70,JCumming 75,JMorgan75. 

Mid Week Men: J Stringleman 41, AFalloon 39, 

GCope 37, NReeves37, J Byrne 37, B Gill 37, L 

Brown 36,GRamsay36, KRayner 36. 

9Holers: Best net,front9:GReid 38 M 

Carpenter 39. 

Best stableford back 9: HAstell 18, WChisnall 

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Two from two for Saracens and Ashley 

RUGBY 

Saracens and Ashley made it two wins 

from two games in the secondround of the 

Luisetti Seeds combined country rugby 

competition on Saturday. 

Coming off aheavy loss to Ashleylast 

week, Oxfordwas dealtasimilar hand by 

Saracens losing 059. 

Ashley meanwhile always had the upper 

hand against Rakaia winning 3922. 

Kaiapoihad little troubleheading off 

Hornby5022, after it led310 at half time, 

while GlenmarkCheviot, after leading 

West Melton 50 at thebreak, fell away in 

the second spell losing 512. 

Hurunui trailedSouthbridge617 in its 

game, played at Culverden, beforestaging 

aspirited comeback getting up to win 

1817. 

Woodend had Ohoka in its sights at half 

time, but fell away in the secondhalf 

losing 1743. 

Ashley vRakaia 

Ashley began on the front foot and kept 

Rakaiapinned in its own half for the first 

20 minutes. 

In this time Ashleyscored two tries — 

the first following amaul nearthe goal 

line, and the second fiveminutes later 

when live wire half back Luke Gold 

scuttled overafterascrum near the 

Rakaialine. Rakaia finally gained aflow 

of possessionand scoredatry,after 

piercingthe Ashley defence. 

Ashley struck back with atry to winger 

CorbanGray. 

With Ashleyleading 1910, arunaway 

looked possible, but Rakaia again 

attackedand scoredagain,reducingthe 

margintotwo points. 

With half time looming Ashley won a 

scrum on halfway. The ball was swung 

wide, with confidence,and with the 

Rakaiadefenceline wrong footed, Corban 

Mechanwent over to score Ashley’s fourth 

try to bring the half time scoreto2617. 

Tenminutes into thesecond half Gold 

scored his second try after anothersolid 

scrum effort. With Jack Marshall’s 

conversion followed by two penaltiesthe 

cast was set for the finalresult. 

Rakaia added respectability to the score 

line with atry in the finalmoments. 

Goldwas the standout playerfor Ashley 

with aperformance that was well aided by 

the dominant scrumheserved over 

Ashley 39 (Luke Gold 2, MattPeak, Korbyn 

Gray, CorbinMechan tries; Jack Marshall 

4conversions, 2penalties)beat Rakaia 22. 

Saracens vOxford 

In blustery easterly conditionsSaracens 

hosted OxfordatSouthbrook Park. 

Oxford kicked off with the wind coming 

Try time ... Nathan Goodwin makes abreak early in the second half to score. In support 

is Johnny Turnbull, Marty Lockyer (obscured), Jack Miller and Josh Maynard. 

PHOTO: LEONIE HANCOX 

across the pitch and at its back. 

In areplay of the Hornby match, 

Saracens failed to claim the ball from the 

kick off and had athrow in to the ensuing 

lineout. 

Saracens controlled the ball well, got it 

out into the backline and after good 

supportplay, centreToby Ashby scored in 

the corner and Saracens wasahead50 in 

less thantwo minutes. 

Saracens scored four more triesinthe 

first half, with one right on half time, 

which came from an Oxford defensive 

scrum when the Saracens pack pushed 

Oxford off the ball, gained possession, and 

Jordy Smith scored from the ensuingmall. 

CalebPomareEdwards convertedthree 

of the tries giving Saracens ahalf time 

lead of 310. 

Saracens scored four more triesina 

stop, start, second half which was alittle 

messy with teams not playing to the 

conditions and trying too manylong passes 

into the strong wind. 

Ra Karena and Jordy Smithmade 

valuable yards up front, supported well by 

the rest of the forward pack,with Caleb 

PomareEdwards steady at first five and 

Kerran Jenkins breakingthrough 

regularly with the ball from second five. 

Saracens 59 (Toby Ashby, Josh Maynard, 

Rawiri Karena, KerranJenkins,Jordy 

Smith, Willy Kerr(2), Nathan Goodwin, 

Ollie Bithray.tries; Caleb Pomare 

Edwards7conversions) beat Oxford 0. 

Woodend vOhoka 

The way Woodend began this match 

suggested theirnew coach, exAllBlack 

Zac Guildfordhad instilled anew sense of 

belief into the longtime cellar dwellers of 

the combinedcompetition. 

With halfback, Jayden Stokes, swiftly 

clearingthe ball and Guildfordhimself 

expertlydirectingplay from the midfield, 

theWoodendbackline looked aslick unit 

and quickly put two triesonthe board — 

one each to Stokes and the impressive Joel 

Stockwell —toshootout to athoroughly 

deserved12point lead. 

But Ohoka,notoriously aslow beginner, 

startedtoget into its work and soon 

exerted adegree of dominance up front, 

which provided them with asolid platform 

to take control of the game. 

The powerful No 8, ZanePatterson who 

impressedthroughout the match with 

somestrongrunning, was the beneficiary 

on the halfhour mark when the Ohoka 

packmarched Woodend backatafive 

metre scrum. The pushovertry, which 

ensued, was aformalityfor Patterson. 

Soon after fullback, Patrick McCallum 

set up an attackdown the left hand 

touchline and stayed in support toscore in 

the corner. 

Arguably the most consistent goalkicker 

in the competition, John Allin, added the 

extrasfrom the touchline,and on the 

strokeofhalftimealso landed apenalty 

goal to give Ohoka a1712 lead at the 

break. 

Replacement looseforward, Ben Gold 

underlinedhis quality and value to Ohoka 

when he scored with his first touch of the 

ball. 

Felipe Pizzaro Marino andAllinalso got 

on the scorecard for Ohoka in the second 

half, alongwith Pattersonscoring awelldeserved 

second try of the day. 

Replacement, AdamBrand, added some 

firepower off the bench, dotting down for 

Woodend. 

While Ohokahad much the better of the 

forward exchanges, locks, LukeGiles and 

Tom Stopforth both toiledaway manfully 

for Woodend, whilefullback, Jordy Swain 

had afine allroundmatch and was areal 

handful for the Ohoka defence everytime 

he got the ball. 

Woodend 17 (Jayden Stokes,Joel 

Stockwell, Adam Brand, tries; JordySwain 

1conversion)lost to Ohoka 43 (Zane 

Patterson (2),Patrick McCallum, Ben Gold, 

FelipePizzaro Marino, Scott Allin tries; 

Allin 1penaltyand 5conversions). 

HurunuivSouthbridge 

Culverden turnedonafine day and firm, 

revamped track,thanks to the hard work 

of groundsman,Peter Kinney, and a 

dedicated group of local contractors. 

Southbridge set the tone early, with a 

penalty to first five Shannon Donaldand 

two convertedtries within 20 minutes. 

FullbackBoston Horn was astandout, 

attackingconfidently from deep in his own 

half and stretching Hurunui out wide. 

Southbridge led 176 at half time, which 

signalled the end of its scoring. 

Hurunuiprotected the ball better in the 

contact zone, and was able to build some 

prolonged periodsofpressure in the 

second half. 

Young locks Flynn Creanand Louie 

Bethell led astrongHurunui lineout, 

mauling atiringSouthbridge pack,and 

gettingthe home side into the right area of 

the pitch. 

First five and goalkicker, Kyle 

McKenzie, kept the scoreboard ticking 

over,with 3second half penalty goals, 

untila50:22 box kick fromJono Schwass, 

followed by apenalty, allowingMckenzie 

to ultimately win the match for Hurunui 

with a75th minute penalty shot at goal. 

Hurunui's centre, Sam Grigg,was 

tirelessondefence while loosie Jed 

Mcdonald and hooker Ben Funnell stood 

out among aruthlessforward pack. 

For Southbridge, Donald andHorn 

constantly threatenedand the physical 

forwardpack scrummaged well. 

Hurunui 18 (Kyle Mckenzie 6penalty 

goals) beat Southbridge 17 (Jack Dawson, 

Shane Taylortries; Shannon Donald 2 

conversions and apenalty). 

PROUDLYSUPPORTING LOCALSPORT 

RANGIORA

Eyrewell 1905 South Eyre Road 

New Listing 

Lifestyle opportunitylike no other 

Introducing amodern American styled home in the sought-afterEyrewell area, perfect for professionals, executives and 

familes seekingaspacious,private lifestyle. This inviting property offers an enviable and comfortableliving environment, 

maximising enjoyment of apeaceful setting. From the moment you enter the property viathe electricgates andtree-lined 

driveway and into the impressive formal entranceway -spaciousnessabounds. Discovering this 610sqmhome (plus guest 

house and the BBQ/poolhouse) reveals an entertainer's delight providingluxuryliving throughout. The well-appointedinterior 

features every convenience,creating aperfectblend of style and comfort foralifestyle of pure leisure. This lovely home 

boasts multiple living spaces, plus alarge office,and features four bedrooms withfour tiled bathrooms. Foryear-round 

comfort there are multiple gasfires and woodburners,six heatpumps, and undertileheating. Featuringan enormous kitchen 

and dining area, withahuge central kitchen island,and beautifulimported granite benchtops, the kitchen is notonly theheart 

of the home but is an incredible space, perfect for cookingwhile accommodating guests. 

Waiau 236 Sherwood Road 

3+1 4 5 

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 27th April, 2023 at 4.00pm, 

(unless sold prior) 

View Sun 23 Apr 1.00 -2.00pm 

Web pb.co.nz/RL113636 

Aaron Clark 

M 027 873 5121 E aaronc@pb.co.nz 

Kiara Tinirau-Philps 

M 027 545 4272 E kiara.tp@pb.co.nz 

Kim Balcombe 

M 027 370 5300 E kim.balcombe@pb.co.nz 

Blairlogie 

This well-presented farm is very productive, with most paddocksdescribed in S-maps as being predominantly Mairaki 

moderatelydeep silt over clay, withsome areas of Waiparamoderately deepsilt over clay.There is an area of Eyrestony silt 

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

soil when it is very wet. Considered "summer safe", the property has an averagerainfall of 1000mm.The property has very 

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

raisedboard layout with agood sizewoolroom and the coveredyards can be set up for drenching anddraftingorusing the 

pneumatic sheep handler. With2hay-shedson each sideofthe road, the distancefrom paddock to shediskept to a 

minimumfor cartingand feeding out. The other sheds area7bay implementshed, a3bay implement shed, thenew 2bay 

shed,aworkshop, sundrysmall sheds and there are2large fertiliser bins. The home is a180m2,4-bedroom,2living area, 

dwelling, in good condition, with aseparate garage. 

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz 

4 1 2 

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 10th May, 2023at4.00pm, 

(unless sold prior) 

View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/RR117495 

Maurice Newell 

M 027 240 1718 

Hamish Anderson 

M 027 678 8888 

E mauricen@pb.co.nz 

E hamisha@pb.co.nz 

Proudtobehere

Rangiora 30 Coronation Street 

New Listing 

Two Homes, One Title -OptionsGalore! 

So rare to find two modern homesonone title,room for two families or terrificearning potential for investors. This rear 

section property offers two attractive double glazedbrick andtile homes, both with double garages and off street parking to 

give youexcellentlow maintenance living. The main 3bdrmhome has attractive open plan living/dining/kitchen, aJack/Jill 

bathroom and separate toilet. Enjoyrelaxing in the gorgeous covered patio area off both the master and the lounge, and the 

courtyard garden andyard are fully fenced for pets andchildren. Thedouble garageisanextra large size, great for addinga 

workbench or storagecupboards. The second 2bdrmdwelling is beautifullysunny, and hasawooden deck on two sides with 

lawn. Both have garden sheds for addedstorageand garden tools, and there is room for acaravan, boat or trailer. So handy to 

shops, schools,transport links and theSouthbrook Dog Park, with new traffic lights opening soon to alloweasy access to 

Southbrook Road. This unique property cannot be seen properly from the street, come on down thedrivewayand prepare to 

be surprised! 

3+2 1+1 2+2 

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 11th May, 2023 at 3.00pm, (unless 

sold prior) 

View Sun 23 Apr 1.00 -2.00pm 

Web pb.co.nz/RU118361 

Kirstyn Barnett 

M 021 312 230 

Dayan Muntz 

M 021 432 926 

E kirstyn.barnett@pb.co.nz 

E dayan.muntz@pb.co.nz 

Domett 22 and 28 Manuka Bay Road 

Amazing views at Gore Bay! 

Escape to your very own sliceofparadisewiththisstunning lifestyle block near Gore Bay. Situated just8km from Cheviot and 

ashort drive from the beach, thispropertyboasts breath-takingsea views and the perfect balanceofprivacy andconvenience. 

Featuring twolivable bachesthat offer comfortable livingspaces,with the main bach having 180deg sea views, this property 

is the perfect place to unwindand enjoy the beauty of the surrounding natural landscape.While the baches mayneed a little 

TLC, theyprovide an excellent opportunity for you to put yourpersonaltouch on your new home. In additiontothe two 

baches, the propertyalso includes aspacious3car garagethat provides ample space for all your vehicles and storageneeds. 

Whether you're looking for apeaceful retreat to call yourown or aplace to host familyand friends, this lifestyle block is sure 

to impress.Don't miss out on theopportunity to makethis stunning property your own and start living the life you've always 

dreamed of. 

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz 

2+2 2+1 1+1 3 

For Sale By Negotiation 

View Sat 22 Apr 1.00 -2.00pm 

Web pb.co.nz/RU108170 

KellyBurgess 

M 020 412 39212 E kelly.burgess@pb.co.nz 

Proudtobehere

GIVING BACK 

TO OURLOCAL 

COMMUNITIES! 

Foundati tion 

Harcourtshavelong been supportersofthe local 

communityand truly believe in givingback.Wejoined 

the HarcourtsFoundation from itsinception as a 

vehicle to giveback to the communitieswho have 

supported us over theyears. 

Everyproperty sold by Four Seasons Realtyhas a 

compulsory donationtothe HarcourtsFoundation. 

Over the years we have given approximately 100 

grants to schools, clubs and charities in our local area. 

BELOW IS ALISTOFRECENT DONATIONS 

MultipleSclerosis and Parkinson’sSociety of Christchurch 

St Patricks School 

Cust ToyLibrary 

Good Night Sleep Tight 

Gilberthorpe School 

Oxford Playcentre 

SwannanoaPre School 

Christchurch Riding forthe Disabled 

HornbyDaycare Centre 

Hanmer Springs Bowling Club 

Loburn School 

Gretavalleyschool 

The Chris Ruth Centre-Kaiapoi 

Broomfield School 

GumbootFriday 

RangioraCommunity Patrol 

The DarnleyClub 

Formoreinformation: 

0800 789 10 11 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd|Licensed Agent REAA2008 

Sinceits launch in 2008, 

the HarcourtsFoundation 

has raised over $7 million! 

Four Seasons Realty

NEWS 


33 

CAB funding 

Happy to listen ... Six newly accredited volunteers joined the ranks of Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury 

after 10 months of training. Four of the six (were from left) Mike Ryan, North Canterbury CAB Chairperson Jacquie 

Wrigley, Nicola Rogers, Sheryl O’Leary and Lorraine Proffit. Unable to attend the accreditation function were new 

volunteers Margaret D’Oliviera and Margaret Steel. 

PHOTO:JOHN COSGROVE 

Listening to help everyone 


Volunteers need an ear and a 

heart for the job. 

And six new recruits at 

Citizens Advice Bureau North 

Canterbury (CAB) have just that. 

After 10 months of intensive 

training, the new volunteers are 

happy they are finally taking on 

their new positions, helping 

those seeking guidance for 

problems, both small and large. 

‘‘It’s been awonderful 

opportunity to learn new skills 

and meet new friends,’’ says 

trainee Lorraine Proffit. ‘‘But we 

are all still learning, that’s the 

fun part of being part of the 

CAB.’’ 

Fellow trainee Mike Ryan says 

he has picked up many new life 

skills during the weekly training 

sessions in Rangiora. 

‘‘The training has helped us all 

in our own lives as well,’’ he said. 

CAB coordinator Theresa 

Evans says the six were what they 

are looking for in people who 

want to become volunteers at 

CAB. 

‘‘We look for those who can 

listen and research. 

‘‘They must have the desire to 

find out things to help those who 

can’t help themselves. 

She said working with people 

is one of the core strengths of 

CAB and the facetoface service 

their volunteers undertake every 

day is essential. 

‘‘It allows our clients to find the 

information they seek or get the 

right advice from people in their 

community.’’ 

Theresa said the six new CAB 

volunteers now have access to an 

extensive database of local and 

national information. 

‘‘Through this they offer free, 

confidential information and 

advice to clients. 

‘‘No questions is too big or too 

small,’’ she says. 

New CAB volunteer Sheryl 

O’Leary said she joined to 

become more involved in her 

community 

‘‘After all, it is away for me to 

find out how to help others, plus 

it’s atwoway street, as we have 

all learnt how to help ourselves 

as well,’’ she says. 

By DAVIDHILL, 


North Canterbury’s Citizen’s 

AdviceBureau (CAB)plays a 

valuablerole in the 

community,says 

WaimakaririMayor Dan 

Gordon. 

Auckland CABsare facing 

closure after Auckland 

Council proposedfunding 

cutsaspart of this year’s 

annualplan, butMrGordon 

saidhis council remained 

committed to supportingits 

local CAB. 

‘‘I support theCAB and I 

see therealvalueitbrings to 

the community and the 

servicethey offer. 

‘‘Wesee thevalueasa 

council andthat’s why we 

providethemwitha 

facility.’’ 

The NorthCanterbury 

CAB waspreviously housed 

in theRangioraLibrary, but 

recently movedintoa 

councilowned retail shop 

which forms partofthe 

Rangiora council precinct. 

Mr Gordon saidtrained 

CAB volunteersprovided a 

widerangeofadvice and 

support to help people 

navigatearange of social 

services. 

Thisincludedtenancy, 

employment, consumer and 

legal issues. 

Auckland Mayor Wayne 

Brown hassaid thework 

donebyCABs wasoutside 

the scope of local 

government. 

‘‘Only twopercentofwhat 

you do is directlypure local 

government,’’ Mr Brown said 

recentlywhen addressing 

members of the public 

protesting against the 

budget cuts. 

‘‘Perhaps you should be 

protesting outside the 

MinisterofSocial 

Development'soffice, or the 

MinisterofJustice's office.’’ 

But CAB Auckland City 

general manager Kate 

Anderson hasdisputedthe 

two percent figure. 

North CanterburyCAB 

chairperson Jacquie Wrigley 

and coordinatorTheresa 

Evans made apresentation 

to the Waimakariri District 

Councilatits Aprilmeeting. 

Theysaid thecouncilwas 

the principalfunder and the 

organisationrelied on 

fundraisingand community 

support. 

Mr Gordon said central 

governmentshould provide 

supportfor CABs, but local 

councilsalso hadarole to 

play. 

‘‘Atthe very least the 

governmentshould be 

providing capacity funding 

so they can provide the 

service andtraintheir 

volunteers. We supportCAB 

and anumber of community 

organisations because we 

see thatthey play an 

important rolefor our 

community.’’ 


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What’s happening in your 

community… 

Council Services onANZAC Day 

Council Service Centres: 

• All service centres are closed 

• Urgent issues should be phoned through to 

0800 965468 to connect with ouraer hours service. 

Libraries: 

• All Libraries are closed. 

Aquatic Centres: 

All are open: 

• ANZAC Day 10am–7pm. 

Transfer Stations: 

• Southbrook Transfer Station is closed all day on 

ANZAC Day 25 April 

• Oxford Transfer Station is closed as usual. 

Kerbside Collection: 

• ANZAC Day collections moved tofollowing day 

(Wednesday), all other days also moved to the day 

aer their scheduled day –sothat means the Friday 

collection will move to Saturday. 

Rangiora Medical Centre 

Development Update 

Work is expected to start onthe aer-hours Rangiora 

Medical Centre later this year. 

The new primary health care centre will be built 

adjacent to the existing Rangiora Health Hub and 

will allow patients to access health care from 8am to 

10pm seven days aweek and will beopen to patients 

from other Waimakariri practices. 

The developmenthad beenslowed by anumber of 

issues which impeded the consenting process –this 

included the removal of asbestosfrom thesite and a 

requirement as part of the consent process to consult 

withimmediately affectedneighbours which was more 

difficult becauseofthe Covid 19 pandemic. We have 

nowworkedthrough these matters and are pleased that 

aconsenthas been issued. 

The delay has added significant costs to the 

construction estimates asprices have risen sharply 

over the last year, but we remain focused on the 

delivery of this project. 

The detailed designs are due to be completed by June/ 

July this year. Then building consent will be applied 

for and the job put out for tender. 

Provided there are no delays to the building consent 

process and subject to final tender pricing, site work 

should commence in the last quarter of2023 and will 

be completed in15to18months. 

At opening the new integrated health complex will 

house General Practice, Radiology, Pharmacy, and 

Urgent Care. Pacific Radiology is akey partner onsite 

and will provide a full range of radiological services 

including ultrasound, CT and MRI scans. 

The urgent care facility will be open seven days a 

week from 8am to 10pm. 

Mayor Dan Gordon welcomes confirmation that the 

aer-hours medical centre is on track. The addition 

of high-tech imaging aspart of radiology services to 

be included is fantastic news and will be welcomed 

by the North Canterbury Community. 

“While the initial plan forthis aer-hours facility is to 

offer extended hours of medical care, Iwould ultimately 

like us to haveafull 24-hour facilityhere in Waimakariri 

and this is something Iwill continue to advocate for.” 

Temporary Road Closures 

Kaiapoi and Rangiora 

The following roads will be closed 

temporarily for the period shown for 

the ANZAC Day Service Parades. 

Kaiapoi 

Road to be Closed 

• Raven Quay, 

from Williams Street to Black Street 

Period of Closure 

6am to 8am, Tuesday 25 April 2023 

Roads to be Closed 

• Sewell Street, 

from Smith Street to Davie Street 

• Davie Street, 

from Charles Street to Sewell Street 

Period of Closures 

8am to midday, Tuesday 25April 2023 

Rangiora 

Roads to be Closed 

• Ashley Street, 

from High Street to Burt Street 

• High Street, 

from Albert Street to Durham Street 

• Ivory Street, 

from High Street to Collins Street 

• Alfred Street, 

from Ivory Street to Percival Street 

• Victoria Street, 

from High Street to 67 Victoria Street 

• Percival Street, 

from RSC carpark to High Street 

Period of Closures 

10.30am to 1.30pm, Tuesday 25 April 2023 

All closures will be removed assoon as it is 

safe todoso. Detours will be in place. 

This closure is made in accordance with 

Section 11(e) of the Tenth Schedule of the 

Local Government Act 1974 and will apply 

to all vehicular traffic with the exception 

of the Fire Service, Ambulance, Police, 

Council vehicles. 


RSAANZACDAY 

SERVICES 

The following Anzac DayServices will be 

held throughout the Waimakariri District. 

MONDAY 24 APRIL 

Ohoka 

Aservice will be held in the Ohoka Hall, 

490 MillRoad at 11am. 

Sefton 

Aservice will be held atthe SeftonDomain, 

Upper SeftonRoad at 6pm. 

Woodend 

Aservice will be held at the Woodend 

WarMemorial, School Road at 6pm. 

TUESDAY25APRIL 

Pegasus 

Adawn service will be held at the 

LakePegasus waterfront at 6am. 

Kaiapoi 

War Memorial service at Raven Quay 

at 6.30am. 

Kaiapoi Citizens’ Service at Trousselot Park, 

Charles Street at 10am. 

Oxford 

Aservice will beheld at the Cenotaph, 

Main Street at 9am. 

Cust 

Amemorial service will be held at 

the WarMemorial, OxfordRoad at 10am. 

Rangiora 

Aservice will be held at the Cenotaph, 

High Street at 11.30am. 

West Eyreton 

Amemorial service will be held at the 

Memorial Gates, West EyretonHall, 

Earlys Road at 12noon. 

Tuahiwi 

Aservice will be held at the Urupa 

(cemetery), Tuahiwi Road at 2pm. 

Temporaryroad closures will be 

in place in Kaiapoi and Rangiora 

toaccommodatethe RSA 

parades.Members of thepublic 

arewelcome to attend theabove 

commemorativeservices 

and wreathlaying ceremonies. 

DanGordon 

MAYOR

NEWS &CLASSIFIED 

North Canterbury News, April 20, 2023 

35 

Upcoming Council 

meetings 

Reunion 

All ex staff of N.C.F Kaiapoi, C.S. 

Stevens and the Alliance Group 

are invited to aget together for a 

social afternoon and chat at the 

Kaiapoi Working Men’s Club on 

Sunday, May 14, at 1pm. 

The organisers hope as many as 

possible can turn up as numbers 

are ‘‘sadly getting less and less’’. 

Classic car show 

The Amberley Menz Shed will be 

the beneficiary of the classic car 

show on the corner of Ashworths 

Beach Road and State Highway 

One, Leithfield, on Sunday, April 

30, from 9.30am. All classic and 

vintage vehicles are welcome. 

Free entry for everybody, but a 

donation to the Menz Shed will be 

greatly appreciated. 

There will be live music from days 

gone by and food and drinks are 

available. 

Rangiora Museum 

Due to popular demand, and 

because some people were turned 

away, the film The Life Adventures 

of Milly Ward will screen again on 

Thursday, April 27, at 7.30pm, at 

the Museum, 29 Good Street, 

Rangiora. Milly is aRangiora 

resident who was born in the 

Chatham Islands. All welcome. 

Donations please from non 

members. Supper will be served. 

The following meetings 

will be held in May 2023, in the 

Council Chamber, 215 High Street, 

Rangiora, unless otherwise stated. 

Waimakariri Water Zone Committee 

Monday 1May at 3.30pm. 

Council 

Tuesday 2May at 1pm at the 

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 

176Williams Street, Kaiapoi. 

Oxford-Ohoka Community Board 

Wednesday 3May at 7pm in the 

Oxford Town Hall, 34Main Street, Oxford. 

(The Public Forum section of the agenda 

will occur from 7–7.20pm). 

Annual Plan Submissions Hearings 

Thursday 4May at 1.30pm. 

Woodend-Seon Community Board 

Monday 8May at 5.30pm at the Woodend 

Community Centre, School Road, Woodend. 

Rangiora-Ashley Community Board 

Wednesday 10May at 7pm. 

Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board 

Monday 15 May at 4pm at the 

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 

176Williams Street, Kaiapoi. 

Audit and Risk Committee 

Tuesday 16May at 9am. 

District Planning and 

Regulation Committee 

Tuesday 16May at 1pm. 

Council 

Tuesday 16May at 3.30pm. 

Utilities and Roading Committee 

Tuesday 23May at 9am. 

Community and Recreation Committee 

Tuesday 23May at 3.30pm. 

Agendas will be availabletwo workingdays 

before themeeting. Agendas,Minutes,and 

audiorecordingsofmeetings canbefound on 

theCouncil's website: waimakariri.govt.nz. 

Sarah Nichols 

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Mt Cook 

Saturday 

27th May 

$65pp 

Please email the advertiser: 

planpacengineer@yahoo.com 

Situations Vacant 

Rangiora High School 

Kaiāwhina/Teacher Aide 

Rangiora High School is proud to be a caring, 

community-based environment inspiring life-long 

learning. Students are at the centre of our work. 

We are seeking to appoint aKaiāwhina to undertake 

learning support work. 

•Fixed Term, part-time (25 hours per week) (Term 2) 

Relevant experience and/or qualifications are an 

advantage. Please visit the Join Us /Employment 

page of our website for further information: 

www.rangiorahigh.school.nz 

Applications close at 9am on Wednesday 26 April 

2023. 2572862 

WE NEED YOU! 

Deliverers required 

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Saturday 

24th June 

$55pp 

We canprovide shuttle andcoach hire 

Call Reid Tours 0800 446 886 

Email:reidtours@xtra.co.nz www.reidtours.com 

Email to join our mailing list 

To findout more, 

contact: 

Mark Kelly 

South Island Distribution Manager 

P: 029 983 2293 

E: mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz 

Situations Vacant 

Emergency Management Officer 

(Permanent Position, Part-Time 

(16 hours per week) 

We are seeking anindividual with aworking knowledge 

of emergency management who can motivate others, is 

anatural communicator with excellent interpersonal and 

delegation skills. 

You will be responsible for maintaining KDC’s civil 

defence and emergency processes so that they respond 

promptly, appropriately and effectively to any civil 

defence emergency. You will formulate, organise and 

conduct supporting CDEM training programmes and 

liaise with required local organisations, government 

agencies and other entities, as directed by the Senior 

Manager Corporate Services. 

What we canoffer you: 

• Attractiveremuneration,flexibleworkingopportunities 

and benefits such as wellbeing initiatives 

• Be part of afun friendly team and collaborative 

council environment 

• Ability to grow and develop skills 

• Stunning natural environment toenjoy along with a 

range of outdoor pursuits. 

What you’ll need: 

• A relevant qualification in emergency management, 

or similar, isdesirable as isexperience in related 

fields, with necessary skills to formulate advice and 

facilitating, coordinating, formulating and managing 

project plans under direction 

• Understanding of and/or practical exposure to, the 

CDEM Act 2002 and the principles of resilience plus 

and the four “Rs” 

• Ability to quickly assess, respond and support staff 

in aresponse 

• Good oral and written communication skills 

• The ability to assist groups to formulate their ideas 

into constructive actions, ability to undertake 

community-based research, and to effectively 

complete projects. 

• An ability to work successfully as part of ateam as 

well as independently,under supervision. 

• Understanding and willingness to adhere to tikanga 

Māori, codes of conduct for all situations, and the 

working principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi. 

Afulljob descriptionisavailable on our website 

www.kaikoura.govt.nz 

Applications should be emailed to HR@kaikoura.govt.nz 

Closing date for applications is Monday 8 th May 2023. 

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Write us aLetter to the Editor! 

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Garden Centre Team Member 

The Garden Centre is growing and thriving and so we are 

expanding the team. We require experienced Garden 

Centre Team members for our leading Rangiora Garden 

Centre 

Youwill have: 

• Apositive customer focused attitude 

• Previous garden centre experience is preferred but 

not essential 

• Product knowledge related to garden plants, garden 

media, and garden hardware products 

• Aflare for creative merchandising 

• Acan do attitude 

• The abilitytothink smart 

• Towork in and as part of ateam 

This is afulltime, fixedterm position and the days of work 

will include aweekend day. 

McAlpines have an active drug and alcohol policy in place, 

apre-employment drug test and medical will be required. 

Applicants must be aNew Zealand resident or hold avalid 

NewZealand visa. 

Please send your application and CV to: 

Garden Centre Team Member, 

McAlpines Mitre 10 MEGA, 

Private Bag 1003, Rangiora 7440 

or email applications@mcalpines.co.nz 

2573650 

2571167 

PART TIME Gardener 

required, weeding, hoeing 

for a small residential 

Rangiora property, approx 

1.5 days amonth, suitable 

for retired person. Phone 

027 432 3013. 

Educational 

TUITION available. Primary 

and secondary up to 

NCEA level 3. In centre 

(Rangiora) or interactive 

online from your home. 

Each student onanindividually 

tailored programme. 

Kip McGrath Rangiora has 

been serving the local community 

for 30 +years. Give 

us acall (03) 313 3638 or 

book your free assessment 

online https://www. 

kipmcgrath.co.nz/rangiora. 

Trade&Services 

ABEL &Prestige Chimney 

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned 

& operated. Covering all 

areas from Waimak to Hanmer. 

Professional, guaranteed, 

service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

0800 661 244. 

ARBORIST qualified. 

Copper Beech Tree 

Services. Tree removal, 

pruning, height reduction, 

hedge trimming, shaping, 

tree planting, firewood. 

Free quotes. Contact Angus 

Edwards 027 259 6741 

copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com 

BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

Tree felling, topping, 

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish 

removed, stump grinding, 

branch chipping. 

Affordable rates. Phone 03 

327 5505 or 021 124 4894. 

BUILDERS Father &son 

team. Amac Builders are 

available to help you with 

your building needs. High 

standards, low overheads, 

no job too small. Check us 

out on fb. Amac Builders 

Ltd. Phone 027 318 4400. 

CHIMNEY SWEEPS. 

Time to service your fire. 

Accumulation of soot seriously 

affects performance. 

Latest rotary brush technology. 

Free moisture check 

on wood. Safety inspection. 

All work insured and guaranteed. 

From $80 single 

story. 0800 SWEEPME or 

www.sweepnz.co.nz. 

PAINTERS 

Reg Tradesman 

Interior,exterior. 

North Canterbury Painters 

specialising in decorating for 

over 65 at adiscount rate. 

Free quotes. 

Covering Nth Canty,Oxford, 

Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley. 

Rob 03 327 7899 

or 027 432 3520 2227597 

DIRTY TILES &Grout? 

Professional tile cleaning, 

tiled shower restoration, 

mouldy silcone, shower 

glass & we can even 

recolour your old grout! 

For all your tile and grout 

issues call Grout Pro for a 

free, no obligation quote. 

Ph Darryl 0800 882 772. 

www.theprogroup.co.nz/dpc9385. 

Trade&Services 

LAWN MAINTENANCE 

mowing, spraying, 

fertilizing, scarifier. Phone 

Hamish 027 349 7986. 

METAL WORX. Flashing, 

Sheetmetal Fabrication, 

Wrought Iron, 

Welding, Custom Trailers, 

General Metalwork. No job 

too big or too small. Ph 021 

265 5428 or 03 314 6908. 

Find us on facebook/ 

Glenmark Metal Worx. 

glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com. 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Plastering &Painting 

Services 

Locals with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

2502479 

PAINT & wallpaper 

services. Wayne Bryant, 

exterior, interior. Qualified 

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

PAINTER. Qualified local 

professional, Int / Ext, 

roofs, wallpaper. Call or 

text Corban 027 846 5035. 

Pride &Quality Painting 

&Decorating Services 

20 yrs exp, fast and friendly 

service. For all your painting 

needs, phone: Martin 310 

6187 or 021 128 9867 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 40 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

SCREEN PRINTING. 

For all your printing 

requirements. T-shirts, 

Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and 

polos, Overalls, Caps etc. 

Please phone Heather 03 

313 0261 or email heather. 

norstar@gmail.com. 

2362002 

027 216 0000 

SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

2225862 

CRAIGS Trees 

(03) 327-4190 

TREE REMOVALS 

THINNING &PRUNING 

STUMPGRINDING 

FELLING &TOPPING 

FULLY INSURED 

QUALIFIED ARBORIST 

Free Quotes 

027 2299 454 

craigstrees@xtra.co.nz 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

block 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468 

2434390

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Guide 

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

Air Conditioning 

Automotive &Recovery 

Chiropractor 

Builders 

Servicing NorthCanterburyand Kaikoura 

03 313 0531 /03319 7559 

(NorthCanterbury) (Kaikoura) 

www.northcanterburyenergy.co.nz 

Butchery 

OxfordButchery 

Shane Frahm 

We cankill&process yourstock 

FourGenerations of Frahms 

since 1957 

Ph 312 4205 

Oxford 

HEAT PUMPS 

AIRCONDITIONING 

VENTILATION 

SERVICE&REPAIRS 

INSTALLATION 

Call us 

for a 

FREE 

quote 

Number one 

old-fashioned bacon 

&ham curing. 

A/H 021 269 1817 

2227889v3 

• WOF Cars &Trailers 

• Vehicle Servicing & 

Repairs 

• Tyres &Punctures 

• Jump Starts 

• 

Towing &Salvage 

• Courtesy Car Available 

Ph Aaron Rowlands 13 Stone Eyre Place, 

0272 588 366 

Swannanoa 

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


Cattle Problems 

• Live Humane Capture 

• Trucking 

• Tagging 

• Testing 

• Sale of unruly, difficult, pesky 

cattle 

Profit share 50-50 

Craig Flintoft 03 312 9432 

craigflintoft@gmail.com 

2459888 

Experiencing pain or discomfort? 

Seeking amaintenance check? 

Looking to improve overall 

wellbeing? 

In Sync Chiropractic can help with: 

• Mobility 

• Posture 

• Headaches 

• SportsInjuries 

• Sciatica 

• Pregnancy 

• Balance &Body 

Awareness 

• Babies, Children, 

Adults 

ACC approved Chiropractor,noreferrals needed 

Book online today at www.insyncchiro.co.nz 

Phone today for an appointment 03 327 2990 

Dr Sian Hickling, Chiropractor 

2/122 Williams St, Kaiapoi 

2569837 

2560254 

 

 

 

 

For all enquiries call or email Don: 

027 727 9162 /zatarabuilders@yahoo.com 

Construction &Concrete 

All Construction & Concrete Work 

•Driveways, patios &paths 

•Bridges and Culverts 

•Floors, foundations 

•Sheds and buildings 

•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes 

•Silage pits, effluent ponds 

•Excavation and cartage 

•Precast concrete 

•Insulated panels 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

2273277 

Ear Health 

Electrician 

Engineering 

Glass 

Raymond Barrow’s 

• Ear Health checks. 

• Wax removal using Microsuction 

• Removal of foreign bodies 

• Basic hearing aid care 

Clinics in Rangiora, Amberley and Kaiapoi 

Rest homes/retirement villages, booking by prior arrangement. 

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

Email alison@earcare.nz | Ear Care Canterbury 

2324849 

For all your landscaping needs 

All Landscaping, Retaining Walls (Engineered and 

Non-Engineered), Timber Fences, Landscape Structures 

and more...Lifestyle Block, Rural and Residential. 

Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394 

www.blackhill.co.nz 

www.facebook.com/blackhillltd 

2372616v2 

ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING 

03 313 9375 •027 369 3974 

www.stewartcontracting.co.nz 

contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz 

Quarry Supplies 

QUARRY SUPPLIES 

2557745 

Landscaping 

Landscaping 

• ACC provider 

• War Veteran provider 

• No medical referral 

required 

STEWART CONTRACTING 

Landscaping -Fencing 

& Earthworks 

● CAP 65 ● CAP 40 

● CAP 20 ● Pit Run 

● Large Soakpit Boulders 

● Crusher Dust 

● Arena and Fill Sand 

● M4-40 

● Screened Soil 

Dean Hurley 027 333 7140 

dean@hagg.co.nz 

2136148 

p 03 313 7144 | e info@rgrantelectrical.com 

Mention this advert &receive $50 off your next job 

Panel &Paint 

If it stands still 

long enough we 

will paint it 

•17metrespray 

booth 

•Full Paint & 

Panel Service 

•Insurance Work 

•Full coachbuilding 

service, fabricating doors, lockers, 

windows, tanks 

•PaintingMotorhomes, Caravans,Boats, 

Trucks,Tractors &Cars 

Now moved to 8Seven Mile Drive, Belfast 

Phone (03) 323 4115 

www.autobodyrepairs.co.nz 

Hours Monday to Friday 

6.30am to 3.30pm except Friday 3pm 

Scrap Metal 

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP 

•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm 

Machinery•All non Ferrous 

MAINLAND 

METALS LTD 

Ph (03)338 7000 

Mike0274 818544 •Robbie 0274818 027 

Locally owned and operated 

1902273 

2570092 

2565196 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

2269236 

Plasterer 

Interior 

Renovations 

Ltd 

Plasterboard, 

fixing &stopping 

Cornice 

Cove and 

stippled ceilings 

Registered 

Tradesman 

Call Mark 

027 438 0665 

Plumbing 

For all 

general 

aspects of 

plumbing 

Discounts for over 

65 years old 

Fast friendly service 

All work guaranteed 

Aaron McCartney 

Certifying Plumber 

Cell 027 366 9091 

A/H 03 310 2137 

Free Call: 

0508 44EVER 

EMAIL: 

plumber_27@yahoo.com 

2172994 

• Improved insulation, reduced condensation 

• Improved energy consumption, reducing 

heating cost 

• Improved security, reduced noise 

10 Albert Street, Rangiora 

03 313 5335 

www.northcanterburyglass.co.nz 

Swift emergency glass repairs throughout 

North Canterbury 

Your number one choice of Glazier 

2565197 

NORTH CANTERBURY GLASS 

DOUBLE GLAZINGG 

CAN MAKE A 

WORLD OF 

DIFFERENCE TO 

YOUR HOME 

Seamless Spouting 

Seamless Spouting 

Supply and Install 

of Seamless Gutters 

10 year no leaks 

guarantee 

• Continuous spouting made on site, 

large colour range available 

• High grade and thicker material used 

• Repair or replace any type of gutter 

• Undertake all insurance work 

• Independently owned and operated 

• Competitive pricing 

Servicing North CanterburyDistricts 

Call Marvin 027 371 4179 

spouting2u@gmail.com 

2481421 

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

$ 

12,994 

$ 

15,394 $ 

16,394 

$ 

15,499 

$ 

14,794 

2012 TOYOTA RACTISX 

40,000kms,1300cc, Lowkms. 

REBATE AVAILABLE! 

2017 TOYOTA VITZF 

61,000kms,1300cc,Alloys,Full 

Electrics,KeylessEntry,Reverse 

Camera. REBATE AVAILABLE! 

2017TOYOTA VITZ 

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS S 

57,000kms, 1500cc,FullElectrics, 67000kms, 1800cc, Hybrid, Push 

Keyless Entry.REBATE AVAILABLE! Start, Auto Lights, 5Star Safety 

rating. REBATEAVAILABLE! 

2016SUZUKI BALENO XG 

55000kms,1200cc, Full Electrics, 

CruiseControl, Push Start. 


$ 

10,495 

$ 

10,494 

$ 

14,494 

$ 

16,494 

$ 

15,485 

2009 TOYOTA WISH 

1790cc,Alloys,KeylessEntry, 

TractionControl. 

2014 NISSANMARCH S 

64,000kms, 1200cc,Automatic CD 

player,KeylessEntry, Low kms. 

2013 HONDA FITSHUTTLE 

HYBRID 

Cruise Control, Heated Seats, 

Push Start, Traction Control. 


2014 HONDA FIT HYBRIDS 

54,000kms, 1500cc, Alloys, Cruise 

Control, Push Start, Keyless Entry. 

2017 NISSANNOTEE-POWER X 

79000kms, 1200cc,Pushstart, Lane 

Departure Warning,5Star Safety 

Rating. REBATEAVAILABLE! 

$ 

17,494 $ 

17,494 

$ 

27,494 

$ 

16,994 

$ 

15,494 

2017 TOYOTA COROLLA 

FIELDER HYBRID 

1500cc, Reverse Camera, 

Front &Rear Sensors. REBATE 

AVAILABLE! 

$ 

24,485 

2014 TOYOTA PRIUS ALPHA S 

1800cc, Full Electrics, Push Start, 

5Star Safety Rating. REBATE 

AVAILABLE! 

$ 

31,485 

2015 HONDAVEZEL HYBRID Z 

Alloys,Cruise Control, Heated 

Seats, ReversingCamera, Traction 

Control. REBATE AVAILABLE! 

$ 

27,485 

2017 MAZDA DEMIO 

48,761kms,1300cc, Alloys, Reverse 

Camera, Heated Seats, Push Start. 


$ 

15,990 

2011 MAZDA AXELA SPORT 

15S 

33,467kms, 1500cc, Alloys, Keyless 

Entry, Push Start, Traction Control. 

$ 


2017 SUBARU XV FACELIFT 

56,000kms,2000cc, I-Site, 

ReversingCamera, Cruise Control, 

Push Start. 

2018 NISSAN NV350CARAVAN 

LONG 

60000kms,2000cc, Reverse 

Camera,5Door,Petrol, Lowkms. 

2019 MAZDA 3FASTBACK 15S 

20000kms, 1500cc,Alloys, Cruise 

Control, Reverse Camera,Push 

start. REBATEAVAILABLE! 

All prices include on road costs, 12 month registration and new WOF 

2015 SSANGYONG ACTYON 

SPORT 

1998cc, 6-Speed Manual,Diesel, 

CD/Radio,TractionControl. 

2020 GREATWALLSTEED 

2.4/5MT 

24500kms, Loadedwith After Market 

Alloys, SportBar,Front Nudge Bar, 

Tinted Windows, Full LeatherHeated 

Seats,Daytime Driving Lights,Factory 

Stereo,FullElectrics, Cruise Control. 

*Safety ratings are from year of manufacture* 

2565874

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