North Canterbury News: May 18, 2023

Thursday,May 18,2023 | Issue1046 | www.starnews.co.nz
Acool head amidst the chaos
By ROBYN BRISTOW
MaxPaterson duckedinto theANZ’s
Rangiorabranchonarecent
Wednesday afternoon.
Moments later thebankwas being
robbed.
The14­year­old Rangiora High
Schoolstudentwas on hisway home
from the gym,and decided to go to
thebank to sortout his account.
Whilethereaman walkedin, and
Maxquickly realising allwas not
well, briskly and calmlyleftthe bank.
Butwhen he got outsidehedidn’t
bolt.
Instead he slippedintothe dairy
next doorand phoned 111 to report
thebank was beingrobbed.
‘‘Thefellowran outabout 20
seconds after me,’’ Max says.
‘‘ButIwas in thedairy by then.’’
Policehad been alerted to
somethinggoing on, says Max, but he
wasabletogive them detailsand
kept talking to them as patrols
turned up.
‘‘Policewere there within about
five minutes.’’
He went back in to thebank, which
wasinlockdown, fromwhere he
calledhis mum, Edwina.
‘‘Mum, whowas downatNoel
Leeming’s, thought Iwas playinga
prank,’’ he says.
Max’s calm demeanour and quick
thinkingwere recognised by the
bank lastweekwiththe presentation
of acardand voucher.
ManagerAndrew Kellaway
thanked Max on behalf of all staff, for
doing an ‘‘awesomejob, andkeeping
everyonesafe.’’
RangioraHigh School has also
acknowledged hisfeat.
ThePaterson family are incredibly
proudofMax for not losinghis cool,
remaining calm, andsimply
removing himself fromthe bank.
Edwinasaysthe bank has been
amazing, and‘‘incredibly
supportive’’ofMax.
Therehas beenregularphone
calls to home makingsure Max is OK,
andcounselling has been offered,
shesays.
‘‘They gave himawee tourofthe
Awesome job ... Max Paterson, aged 14, with ANZ branch manager Andrew
Kellaway, after presenting Max with acard and voucher for his sterling effort during
arobbery at the bank.
PHOTO: ROBYN BRISTOW
bank,and he got togetherwithstaff,’’
says Edwina.
Whilesomeare labelling Max a
hero,heisquitematter­of­factabout
the whole affair.
He sayswhile he hopes nevertobe
in thatsituation everagain,ifhewas
he woulddoexactly the samething.
Rga airfield in
the spotlight
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
Apublic /private partnership is expected to
open upopportunities for the Rangiora
Airfield.
The Waimakariri District Council has
agreed to enter intonegotiationswith
developer Daniel Smith Industries Ltd fora
cost share agreementtodevelop the airfield.
MayorDan Gordonsaid it was ‘‘anexciting
opportunity for the district’’.
‘‘I think the RangioraAirfield is ajewel in
the crownofthe district.
‘‘Daniel Smith hasacquiredland around
the airfield and we will workwith him to see
what can be achieved.
‘‘With the development going on at
Christchurch International Airport we will
look at what opportunities there arefor our
airfield and we’ve been approached by afew
businessestosee what we can do.’’
The airfield has three runwaysand is used
by both commercial and recreational users.
The council placed adesignation on the
land aroundthe airport in 2020 under the
District Plan to protect it for future
expansion.
An aeronautical study of theairfield has
been completedfollowing avisit by the Civil
Aviation Authority last year.
The study estimatedthere weremore than
40,000 movements ayear on the airfield, with
high incident rates and amix of different
types of aircraft.
This included microlights, general aviation
and helicopters.
The aeronauticalstudymade nine
recommendationsincluding becoming a
‘‘qualifying certifiedaerodrome’’.
Council staff were seeking$150,000 from
the 2023/24annualplan to assistwith
certification requirements.
Otherrecommendations included
employing an airfield manager, upgrading
the northern taxiway surface, installing
windsocks at the endofeach runway, and
installing an automatic aerodrome and
weather broadcast system.
Extending the runways was also along term
option.
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New chief executive appointed
By DAVID HILL,
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JeffMillward is ‘‘prettyrapt’’ to makethe
chief executiverole permanent.
Mr Millwardhas beenacting
Waimakariri District Council’s chief
executive forthe past10months and has
beenconfirmedasthe new boss.
‘‘The last 10 monthshave givenmea
reallygood insightintothe role,’’ he said.
Stormwater to flow again in Waimakariri
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
‘‘I’ve acted in thepast,soIput my hand
up this time and went forit.’’
He said thelast10months had been a
challenging timewith Covid,high
inflation and staff recruitment
challenges.
Mr Millward nowhas one major
appointment to make­finding anew
finance and businesssupport manager,a
role he hasfilled for14years.
He hasbeen withthe council for 38
years. ‘‘It is really good to representthe
community and the council Ihaveworked
for,for thelast38years.’’
Mayor Dan Gordon said Mr Millward
stood out among‘‘a range of exceptional
applicants’’.
‘‘Jeff stood out as someonewho is
diligent, strategic, focusedand has a
strong and genuine connection to the
district,its people, and ourcouncil. Jeff
was the unanimous choice.’’
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Stormwater consents in the
Waimakariri district and Christchurch
can still be granted despite aCourt of
Appeal ruling, says alegal opinion.
The Christchurch City and
Waimakariri District Councils sought a
legal opinion from law firm Buddle
Findlay in abid to resolve astormwater
consents deadlock with Environment
Canterbury (ECan).
The two councils have been waiting
for resource consents to build and
operate stormwater facilities and subsoil
drainage since Plan Change 7tothe
Canterbury Land and Water Regional
Plan (LWRP) was adopted in November
2021.
The Waimakariri District Council and
developers are eager to get asolution
soon, as consents for stormwater
discharge back up in the system.
ECan staff have previously advised
the councils that stormwater basin and
sub­soil drainage activities are
prohibited in over­allocated
groundwater zones under Plan Change
7.
Following the Court of Appeal
decision last year on awater bottling
plant in Christchurch, ECan determined
it was required to consider the ‘take’ and
‘use’ of water together.
The Court of Appeal decision was
subsequently appealed to the Supreme
Court, with the decision still pending.
But in its legal opinion, Buddle
Findlay said the Court’s decision
referred to ‘‘an activity that involves
both atake and use’’.
‘‘We consider the [Court’s] decision
does not require LWRP ‘taking and use’
groundwater rules ...toapply to a
proposal that genuinely involves only a
take of groundwater that has no
associated use.’’
Buddle Finday said LWRP rule 5.6,
referred to as the ‘‘catch­all’’ rule,
appeared to be muddying the waters.
In its ruling, the Court stated:
‘‘We note the council proceeded on
the basis that because there was no rule
specifically governing astand­alone use
of water, the application was properly
considered by the council under what
Environmental benefits ... Stormwater facilities, such as the Beswick stormwater basin in
Kaiapoi (pictured), can provide environmental benefits, says Waimakariri District Council
utilities and roading general manager Gerard Cleary. Pictured are water environment
advisor Sophie Allen (left) and community and recreation general manager Chris Brown.
PHOTO: FILE
[was] described as the ‘catch­all’ rule 5.6
as adiscretionary activity.
‘‘We consider that was awrong
approach in the present context,’’ the
Court ruling states.
ECan has indicated aplan change is
needed and it would take at least 18
months before any new rules were
operative.
But Waimakariri District Council
utilities and roading general manager
Gerard Cleary is pushing to find a
quicker way through the problem, which
is bogged down in legal red tape.
‘‘The court case is only part of the
picture and it is not necessary for that
case to be resolved to find asolution.
‘‘The court ruling talks about the
taking and use of groundwater, but for
stormwater we are not using water ­itis
diversion of water.’’
ECan consents planning manager
Aurora Grant said her council had been
working with the Christchurch and
Waimakariri councils on away forward.
‘‘As with all consent applications, the
applicant needs to provide an
application that fits within our planning
rules and provides environmental
outcomes expected by our community.
‘‘In this instance, we asked the
councils to come back to us with some
options.’’
She said ECan was now reviewing the
legal advice.
Mr Cleary said seeking government
intervention remained an option, if the
issue remained unresolved. In the
meantime council staff were working
with landowners at Mill Road, Ohoka, to
find onsite stormwater solutions.
Mr Cleary said stormwater treatment
facilities provided environmental
benefits for urban developments. It also
provided habitats and recreational
amenities.
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expected to live as akitten but he is now 13­ years­ old.
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Ataleofcatsofmany breeds
By JOHN COSGROVE
Pure­breds and domestic long­haired cats
of variedshapes and sizes reigned
supreme as they were preened and
pampered for thejudge'seye on Sunday.
Atotal of 45 cats fromall overthe
country were paraded in front of the
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Breeder of Persian cats since 1976,
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says it is welcoming to see all the breeds
on show, but disappointing to see the
number of breedersdeclining and shows
getting smaller.
Plenty on offer as RHS careers expo returns
Rangiora’s youngjob seekers will have
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Rangiora High School associate
principal, Paul Donnelly,says it’s an
excellentopportunity to connect
employers with jobseekers.
‘‘North Canterbury hasplentytooffer
young jobseekers,and the careers expo is
targeted at them, butitwill be useful to
anyone seekingacareer change,’’ Mr
Donnellysays.
He says it is abit smaller thanthe first
oneheldback in 2019, but interest has
been growingand thenumber of
companies supporting the expo is
‘‘lookingpretty goodthis year.’’
‘‘We areexpecting over1000people to
attendthe expo which starts at Rangiora
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By ROBYN BRISTOW
The Kaikoura District willjoin the North
Canterbury Business Awards thisyear.
Traditionally the awards,which are
organised and hostedbyEnterprise North
Canterbury (ENC), have been held across
the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts.
Kaikourawas welcomed on board at the
officiallaunch of the awards at Waipara
HillsWinery last week, and asimilar
evening was heldatthe Sudima Hotel in
KaikouraonWednesday.
Over 70 from the local business
community turned out at Waipara Hills to
hear about the awards, and ask ENC
personnelquestions about what is
involved.
Guy GrahamofENC says the turnout
was great.
‘‘Thelaunchevent servesasan
opportunity for would­be entrants to learn
what’sinvolvedinenteringthe Awards,
and foreveryone to justget agood
understanding of how the event bolsters
our local business community,and
celebrates theamazing businesses we
have here in NorthCanterbury.
‘‘We had abriefpresentation covering
all the key must­knows, followed by lots of
questions forour team and of course,
plentyoftime for networkingand enjoying
some NorthCanterbury wine.
‘‘As aresult, we’ve alreadyseen some
entries starting to roll in.’’
The North Canterbury Business Awards
are heldevery two years and were first
launched in 2008. Entries are open to
businessesofall sizes and industries
acrossWaimakariri,Hurunui and
Kaikoura.
‘‘We’re really looking forward to
Kaikōura businessesjoining in thisyear,
and hope to see agood turnout at the
Kaikōura information evening,” says Guy.
Kaikōura businessescan registerfor the
freeinformation eveningonthe ENC
website:www.enterprisenorthcanterbury.
co.nz/training­events.
Entriestothe North Canterbury
BusinessAwards close on July 7.
The Awards are presented at agrand
GalaEvening, to be held at MainPower
StadiuminRangiora on October 6. Due to
Covid cancellations and restrictions over
the past few years, the 2023 Gala Evening
willbethe first one held since 2018.
Withanew venue,more space and more
businesses invitedtojoin in thisyear,this
year’s Gala Evening is not to be missed,
saysGuy. For more information about the
North Canterbury Business Awardsvisit
ncbusinessawards.co.nz.
The wheels keep turning at Bike Project
The Waimakariri Bike Project has anew
co­ordinator to keep the wheels turning.
Rob McLeod has stepped up to fill the
role and support the continuation of the
project.
Rob comes with abackground of
working in the hospital in Christchurch,
but living and cycling in the
Waimakariri district.
He has considerable knowledge of the
local trails and personalities of the bike
culture, making him agood fit for the
role.
The Waimakariri Bike Project is
supported by the North Canterbury
Sport and Recreation Trust, the North
Canterbury Cycle Club and the
Waimakariri District Council.
Its purpose is to support the
community in repairing bikes and giving
people access to two­wheeled power.
With the help of volunteer bike
repairers and mechanics, the project
has supported more than 150
participants with owning abike, and
another 140 people have had access to
parts and tools to repair their bikes.
Anyone who wants to volunteer or
learn about repairing bikes can come
along to the weekly workshops on
Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm,
or contact the project on Facebook.
New co­ordinator ... Rob McLeod (centre)
has stepped up to lead the Waimakariri Bike
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Council prepares for reform
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
The WaimakaririDistrict Council is
preparing for whatever eventuates with
Three Waters reform.
Utilitiesand roading general manager
GerardCleary says his staff are striving
to get the bestoutcome for the
community, regardlessofwhat central
governmentdecides.
The governmentisproposing 10
regional water serviceentities, while the
National Partyhas saiditwill repeal
Labour's changes if elected in October.
‘‘There is still an element of
uncertainty in the finer detailand there
will be uncertaintyuntil after the
election,’’ Mr Clearysays.
‘‘We are planning for all scenarios, so
we can always re­pivot to whatever
eventuates.
‘‘Thekey thing is we are still operating
and maintaining our assets as if we are
the long term owner.’’
The council was also thinking longer
term,with its ocean outfall wastewater
resource consent with Environment
Canterbury due to expire in 2039, Mr
Cleary says.
The oceanoutfall schemewas opened
in 2004toserve the eastern part of the
district.
Oxford has its own land­based
wastewater scheme.
He saysthe council maintaineda
150­year infrastructure plan and funded
depreciation to set asidefunds for asset
replacement.
The oceanoutfall schemehas a
100­year design.
‘‘We would anticipate havingmultiple
consent cycleswith 35­year consents and
we are planning on its renewal, and we
are preparedtoupgrade the treatment if
the standardsare changed.’’
He said the wastewater was regularly
Under construction ... The Waimakariri District Council’s ocean outfall pipeline when it
was floated out to sea before sinking and burying.
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tested beforebeing discharged through
the outfall, and testingwas conducted at
the beach and in the sea.
Maintenance was carried out everytwo
years on fourdiffusers in the ocean by
commercial divers.
Should the consent not be renewed,
then land­baseddisposaloptions would
need to be considered.
The council did consideraland­based
option on land at Eyrewell,near Oxford,
before building the ocean outfallfacility.
The landwas subsequently sold.
‘‘From an environmental point of view,
the ocean outfallwas considered to be
better for the environment,’’MrCleary
said.
Risks includedeffluent getting intothe
groundwater.
Should the reform proceed as
intended,the ocean outfallwould
becomethe responsibility of the new
Canterbury /West Coast water services
entity, along withthe rest of council’s
water,urban stormwaterand sewer
systems.
The reform processwas creatingsome
uncertainty for staff, but Mr Cleary said
the staff were beingkept informed as
best they could.
‘‘We are just keepingupthe
communication with staff as changes
come out.
‘‘I think the government has signalled
those directly employed in ThreeWaters
will either haveajob guarantee or ajob
offer guarantee, so there seems to be job
security.’’
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Around the electorate with
STUART SMITH MP FOR KAIKOURA
Culture and tradition
mould New Zealand
Earlier this month we celebrated
the coronation of His Majesty King
Charles III.
For many of us, this will be the
only coronationwehave
experienced.
As we celebrate the coronation of
our new headofstate it is timely to
reflect on the history and values that
have shaped our nation.
New Zealand has been moulded by
the convergence of different
cultures and traditions.
Māori werethe firstsettlers,
followed centurieslater by
Europeans who established their
own society.
In the earlydays of the colony,
leadership was based on tribal
structuresand socialstatus.
With the signing of the Treaty of
Waitangi, we all became British
subjects.
Over timewedeveloped a
meritocratic systemwhere
individualsrose to positions of
leadership and influence based on
theirskills and capabilities,
regardless of their background or
social status.
This has createdamore equitable
and inclusivesociety,where
opportunities are available to all.
The British Monarchyhas playeda
significant role in the history of New
Zealand.
However, over time, New Zealand
forged its own nationwith the
British Monarch as its head of state.
Today, the Monarchhas a
ceremonial role, while matters of
stateare decided by a
democraticallyelectedParliament.
Whilesome may question the
heredity principle on which the
monarchy is founded,having a
ceremonial headofstate has many
advantages in that it takes the
politics out of the processand allows
Parliamenttofunction as the
lawmaker.
The British Commonwealth of
Nations was established in 1926
through theBalfour Declaration and
formalisedbythe United Kingdom
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by aStatuteofWestminster in 1931.
Queen Elizabeth II played a
significantrole in building links
between Commonwealthcountries
by bringing people from many
geographical regions,religions, and
cultures of the Commonwealth
together.
Today,the Commonwealth of
Nations comprises56member
countries, which contain one­third
of the world'spopulation.
The new King promises to build on
his mother's legacy,which will be
essential for the future of our
Commonwealth.
As aParliamentarian, I
wholeheartedly support our
constitutionalarrangements.
To depart fromthem would be a
very large step.
It is adecision thatshould only be
made by the citizens of New
Zealand, not their elected
representatives.
There are some who wanttogo
back to apolitical structure based
on the heredity principleina
misguidedbelief thatitissomehow
required to meet our obligations
under the Treaty of Waitangi.
This is not justuntrue it is also
incredibly dangerous.
If we couldask those who lived in
19th Century New Zealand they
would be horrified.
To do so would be to go back to
what would end up as afeudal
society where people would be
judgedbytheir familyline, not the
content of their character.
Livinginafree and democratic
society is aprivilege thatour
forebears worked hard for.
We must honour them by
protecting and building on their
legacy.
Our equitablesociety, while not
without issues guarantees one
person, one vote of equalvalue
which we risk at our peril.
Democracyishard won and easily
lost, together we can build on the
legacyofour forebears.
Long livethe King!
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Waimak stays in LGNZ
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
WaimakaririMayor Dan Gordon says
councils need to continue to work
together to getthe bestoutcomesfor
their communities.
Mr Gordon was responding to news
the West Coast RegionalCouncil had
opted to resignits membership to Local
GovernmentNew Zealand(LGNZ).
The announcement followedthe
decision by Auckland Council earlier
this yeartoleave LGNZ.
TheWest Coastand Auckland
councilscited the costofmembership
and ‘‘apoorperformance’’ from the
national body, especiallyonthe Three
Watersreform.
But Mr Gordon said hiscouncilhad
no plans to follow suit.
‘‘Fromamedium sizedcouncil point
of view, the bestway to tackle these
issuesisbyworkingtogether.
‘‘Three Watersreformhas
highlighted theneedtoensure the
voicesofour communitiesand their
concernsare heardand valuedatthe
highestlevel.
‘‘This is the onlyway we canhave
robustand informed discussionsand
ensure we aregetting the best
outcomesfor our ratepayers.’’
Mr Gordon saidAucklandCouncil
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was in ‘‘A unique position’’ in having
the scale and structure to have itsown
relationshipwithcentralgovernment.
‘‘Thismay workfor Auckland, butI
don’t believeitwould be beneficial for
smallercouncils, andWaimakariri
District Council is not looking to leave
LGNZ.’’
Hurunui Mayor Marie Blacksaidher
council haddiscussedthe matter six
months ago,deciding to stick with
LGNZ.
Its positionhas not changed
‘‘Wedecidedtostaywithin the sector
and we don’t haveany currentplans to
revisit that decision,’’ she said.
‘‘Itiscritical to considerthe whole
suite of tools provided through LGNZ
whenmaking thatdetermination.’’
The KaikōuraDistrict Council was
due to considerareportregarding
LGNZmembershipatits next council
meetingonMay 31.
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Flood risk to the fore
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
The recent cycloneevent in the North
Island has given Environment
Canterbury (ECan)plenty to think
aboutwhen planning for future flood
events.
ECan floodprotection recovery
managerShaun McCracken said it was
time to start thinking about the human
relationship with rivers.
‘‘This was atrulydevastating event
impactingmultiple regions.
‘‘We are not immune in Canterbury.
Our own experiences in the floods of
2021 were bad enough, but we were
fortunate thatinour case no liveswere
lost.’’
He saidthere were manyfactors to
consider for effective flood risk
management.
This includedengineered
structures, bed level management,
vegetation, ponding /storageareas,
wetlands, land­use planning,weather
forecasting, river flowpredictions,
emergency managementand
insurance.
Climate changewas also having an
impact, Mr McCracken said.
‘‘As our climate continuestoalter,
existing floodprotectionmeasuresare
goingtobetested and design
capacities exceeded in future
deluges.’’
To planeffectively, ECan needed to
adopt‘‘a multi­generational view’’.
As water levels rose, more space was
needed to supportriverflowsina
number of locations.
Any planning needed to recognise
‘‘thedynamismofour rivers and their
catchments’’,hesaid.
‘‘We know that rivers are morethan
just conduitsfor water.
‘‘They also convey millionsoftonnes
of sediment, provideunique habitat
and biodiversity values, mahinga kai,
recreation,the list goes on.’’
Considerationalso needed to be
giventohow compensation was funded
to those forcedtogive land back to the
riverover time, he added.
‘‘Together we can begin to change
the way we live withour rivers, so that
people and communitiesdon’t have to
die with our rivers again.’’
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Amberley 3:13am 2.4 9:23am 0.5 4:03am 2.4 10:15am 0.5 4:53am 2.3 11:06am 0.5 5:44am 2.3 11:55am 0.6 6:34am 2.2 12:28am 0.6 7:25am 2.2 1:15am 0.7 8:15am 2.1 2:02am 0.7
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Motunau 3:49pm 2.5 10:07pm 0.5 4:41pm 2.5 10:59pm 0.6 5:31pm 2.4 11:49pm 0.6 6:20pm 2.4 12:04pm 0.6 7:09pm 2.4 12:53pm 0.6 7:56pm 2.3 1:39pm 0.7 8:43pm 2.3 2:26pm 0.7
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Gore Bay 3:51pm 2.5 10:09pm 0.5 4:43pm 2.5 11:01pm 0.6 5:33pm 2.4 11:51pm 0.6 6:22pm 2.4 12:06pm 0.6 7:11pm 2.4 12:55pm 0.6 7:58pm 2.3 1:41pm 0.7 8:45pm 2.3 2:28pm 0.7
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6:47am 1.5 12:39am 0.3 7:38am 1.4 1:29am 0.3 8:27am 1.4 2:19am 0.4
Kaikoura 3:44pm 1.7 10:03pm 0.2 4:37pm 1.7 10:56pm 0.2 5:29pm 1.7 11:48pm 0.3 6:19pm 1.7 12:01pm 0.3 7:07pm 1.6 12:50pm 0.3 7:55pm 1.6 1:39pm 0.4 8:42pm 1.6 2:26pm 0.4
*Not for navigational purposes. Wind and swell are based on apoint off Gore Bay. Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidespy.com Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd.
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Helping to help each other
By JOHN COSGROVE
Helping people meet their
neighbours is one of the aims
of the new North Canterbury
NeighbourhoodSupport
(NCNS) manager, Dalice
Stewart.
‘‘Essentially,it’s about
liaisingwith people,creating
street groupsand helping
people to meettheir
neighbours.
‘‘Some Ihave met don’t
even know theirneighbours'
names, despite living next to
them for decades.’’
Dalice says she is
embracing the role after
yearsofworking in the music
promotionsindustry, and
working for NCNS as an
assistant.
She startedworkingparttime
with NCNS five years
ago, while raising her small
children.
NCNS is made up of a
smallcommittee and works
to connectcommunities in
the Waimakariri, Hurunui
and Kaikoura Districts.
Mrs Stewart says NCNS is
now working towards
helping CivilDefence create
emergency hubs in various
locations around the
districts she covers.
‘‘It’s helping
neighbourhoods make aplan
on how to cope withthe next
civilemergency.
‘‘When it happens,
residents will know who to
turn to for help, what
resourcesare available and
what resources each family
has to offer.
‘‘It’s also about knowing
who in their neighbourhood
needs help due to age or
physicalimpairment, who
needs medication, who is
deaforblind or who can help
out with special skills.
‘‘It’s all there in theirplan
including wherethe nearest
portaloo is, or who has
portable generators.’’
She says Kaiapoialready
has Waimakariri’s first
street emergency hub.
‘‘Itbeganwith agroup of
fivemembers initially,then
we had 30 others join us.
‘‘They have been givena
big box by Civil Defence and
when an emergency occurs
they open the box and it’s all
there ­telling them what to
do.
‘‘Everyone has arole in the
plan to make it happen.’’
She says 32 houses in one
crescenthave already signed
up.
NCNS are working with the
community to set up more
street groups and if they're
interestedthey will connect
themwith CivilDefenceand
maketheirstreet an
emergency hub.
Dalice says she is
embracing her new role
which alsoinvolves
encouraging more people to
sign up for the North
Canterbury Gets Ready
community site.
‘‘The site is agood way to
get to know the people who
live aroundyou.
‘‘On it, you will receive
New manager ... North Canterbury Neighbourhood Support’s
new manager Dalice Stewart with their sponsored car supplied
courtesy of Arthur Burke Mazda, in Amberley.
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
emailsand alerts that will
keep you up­to­date with
news from our community
partners,including NZ
Police.’’
‘‘Neighbourhood Support
is still about creatingsafer
communities and I am
working withthe Police,Fire
and Emergency NZ and local
civil defence agencies to
promote safety, to facilitate
street groupsand community
hubs, and to provide over
5000members with credible
and reliable information
whenthey need it the most.’’
For more information
about Neighbourhood
Support visit: ncns.org.nz or
northcanterbury.getsready.
net/.
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Hearing
delayed
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Aresource consent hearingfor a
quarry and landfill planned near
Oxford, has been postponed until July
to allow more time to consider changes
proposed by the applicant.
Woodstock Quarries Ltd has
submitted resource consent
applications to Environment
Canterbury (ECan) and the
Waimakariri District Council.
Ahearingwas due to begin in Oxford
on Tuesday (May 16), but has been
postponed to begin on July 3.
The hearing commissioners have
adjournedthe hearingtoallow
changes proposed by the applicant to
be assessed,and for submitters to
respond to the changes.
The company has lodged five
consent applications with ECan, and a
land use consent with the Waimakariri
District Council, to expand an existing
hard rock quarryand to develop a
landfill at 513 Trig Rd, View Hill,
northwest of Oxford.
The landfill would be for the
disposal of construction and
demolition waste,contaminated soils
and special wastes.
Around 400 submissions were
received in responsetothe resource
consent applications.
The hearing will now be held from
Monday to Wednesday, July 3to5,
Friday, July 7, and Monday to
Wednesday, July 17 to 19.
Once the hearings are completed,
the commissioners will have 15
working days to make and announce
their decision.
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Fireand Ice warming up
By JOHN COSGROVE
Kaiapoi’scoldestevent is
warmingup.
Kaiapoi children willsoon
have thechance to design an
icesculpture at the annual
Blackwell’sDepartmentStore
Fire andIce Festival on July 8.
OrganisersAndrew
Blackwell andKatherine
Williamssay local children
have theopportunity to draw a
designfor the guestsculptor,
Auckland artistVictorCagayat,
to createonthe day.
“Victor will turnthe winning
designinto oneofhis ice
sculptures,” says Andrew
TheBlackwell’s Fireand Ice
FestivalonSaturday, July 8,
brings flames andfestivities to
thewinter season in Kaiapoi.
Andrew says it is all about
celebratingall thingshot and
cold andbringingthe
community together.
It has become an iconic
fixturetolight winterupin
Kaiapoi, since Blackwell’s
reopened itsnew building in
2010 after the earthquakes.
Skilful ice artist Cagayat,will
again turnblocks of ice into
intricatesculpturesinthe
Blackwell’scar parkbetween
12pm and 3.30pm.
Then from4.30pmto7.30pm
thenightmarketwill again be
hosted in the Blackwell’s and
Kaiapoi WorkingMen’sClub
carparks.
“Wewelcome back many of
ourprevious North Canterbury
The ice man ... Auckland ice sculptor Victor Cagayat working on a
sculpture at Blackwells Department Store, car park in Kaiapoi, during
aprevious event.
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
stallholders whohave been at
our event in recentyears.
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Cust fundraiser
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Ashortfall in government
funding has leftCust School
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teacher aidesthis year.
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situationincludes aCasino
Royalefundraiser evening, on
May 20 at the Cust Community
Centre.
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secretary VictoriaTraynor
hopes the village –and the
school’s friends in the local
business community­ will get
behindthe initiative and
support the fundraiser.
‘‘The PTA also feels that,after
the Covidyears, the community
needs areally good night out,
and have all agescome together
to enjoy meeting again.
‘‘I suppose it’sareturn to the
old saying that it takes avillage
to raise the nextgeneration,’’
she says.
In asmall rural school,
teacher aidesare invaluable,
Victoria says.
‘‘We have reallynoticed the
positive impact offered by our
teacher aidesingiving our
children the extra support they
need to reachtheirlearning
goals,’’ she says.
‘‘Unfortunately, as of this year,
we will not receive the funding
required to ensure this
continues. However, as aPTA,
we feel strongly about making
this necessity available, and
therefore have decided to set a
goalofraising $20,000 to assist
the school in their employment.”
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Knitters from Rangiora, Pegasus,
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have responded to the call to help keep
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The garments will soon be winging
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efforts.
Marrianne Whyte, alocal resident and
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and patterns which were distributed
throughout the community by the
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Anne Thorne, President of Rangiora
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and several knitters supplied garments
knitted with their own wool.
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After manyyears of disruption from Covid
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events.
Itsfirst competition for 2023 was an open
competition in which club members could
enter up to four images from an genre.
The judge was Robyn Carter.
The club meets twice amonth at the
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The Balcairn Hall committee is
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It wants to continue to work with Arts
on Tour NZ, but its support is in danger
of disappearing in thefuture.
Aspokesperson says the Arts on Tour
Trust is under threat of restructure due
to funding issues.
‘‘It would be acultural shock to rural
New Zealand without them.
‘‘Arts on Tour NZ events are always of
avery high calibre and it would be
nearly impossible for us to find
comparable performers without their
support.’’
Meanwhile,the New Zealand String
Quartet at the Balcairn Hall recently
was anever to be forgotten musical
experience.
The committee was worried it might
not be appealing, but the hall was almost
full.
The performers shared awealth of
knowledge of classical music.
They explained the history of the
various composers and their varying
musical styles, the nuances of the
musical language and how each
instrument contributed, built
understanding and enjoyment for the
audience.
The energetic expert musicalskills
kept the audience spellbound for the
whole evening.
The instruments, which were all made
in Italy, included anearly400­year­old
violin, a170­year­old cello and two
violins of the same era. The concertwas
made possible in partnership with the
ArtsonTour New Zealand Trust
(AOTNZ)and Creative NZ.
Youth activities studied
Small­bore shooting to St John Youth,
boxing and art —activities all
available for young people in
Amberley.
But what young people would like to
see, and how to access what is
available, is underthe spotlight.
Twenty­two stakeholders working
with youth in Amberley met this
month at Hurunui District Council to
look at what is on offer for young
people, how to signpost activities and
how to fill gaps in provision.
Hurunui District Council Youth
Development Officer Jo Sherwood
said the meeting was the first in a
series of community conversations
that will take place with arange of
representatives, including Hurunui
Youth Council, community, cultural
and sporting organisations, local
schools, the Dead Boring homeschooling
group, local Police and
Inspire Church.
Ms Sherwood said the challenge
that lay ahead wasgettingyoung
people to know about what is on offer
and wheretogotofind out.
Hurunui Youth councillor Aliannah
Thomson said it had been difficult to
find out what was available to young
people when she moved to Amberley
from Wellington ayear ago.
The Rangiora High School student
said she had relied on friends, school
newsletters and social media for
information.
Feedback from rangatahi/young
people has identified arange of
activities that young people want to
see in Amberley.
High on thelist is bike and mountain
bike ramps, tramping and outdoor
activities, gaming clubs, skills
workshops and training, and activities
for young people with disabilities, Ms
Sherwood said.
One of the next steps is to collate a
guide to activities crafted by the
town’s young people and build further
connections among stakeholders and
young people.

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Tamzyn Murdoch is passionate about
youth and their future.
The 16­year­old Amuri Area School
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youth in her area can experience every
opportunity available to them with ‘‘no
limitations’’
Tamzyn has been selected to take a
seat at the Children’s General Assembly
in Denmark in September 2023.
There were 80 seats allocated globally.
Tamzyn, who has been aHurunui
Youth Council member for the past two
years, says it will be agreat opportunity
to share what the youth of New Zealand
enjoy, and what they are striving to do to
further their communities.
She wants to share her New Zealand
experiences with the youth from around
the work, and learn about their
experiences.
Tamyzyn applied because of what the
Children General Assembly had to offer
in bringing children from all walks of life
and diverse backgrounds, together, and
setting the stage for children and youth
to develop democratic skills to speak up
and be heard, to initiate change and take
action.
Tamzyn is hard at work fundraising,
and seeking out sponsorship to get
herself to Denmark.
She has run raffles, sold pies, coffee
and hot cross buns.
Unfortunately she is unable to get a
Travel grant to help with partial funding.
On Friday, May 26, she is holding a
BINGO evening at the Waiau Town Hall.
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Meanwhile Tamzyn is looking for more
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If you can help, or want more
information about Tamzyn’s Denmark
trip email murdochtribe@xtra.co.nz.
Tamzyn is grateful for the support of
the Amuri Area School, Hurunui District
Council, Marina Shearer –Thrive for
life, Amuri Irrigation Grant, Amuri
Rural Women, Amuri Lions and
Kaikoura Lions and numerous
anonymous donors. Also the following
who have helped out with prizes and
sponsorship: AM Building, Hanmer
Four Square, Hanmer Hot Pools, Flora,
Grumpy Merino, Escape Artists
Christchurch, Lashes and Beauty by
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Dog population to soar
By JOHN COSGROVE
The dog population in the Waimakariri
District is expected to soarincoming
years.
AWaimakaririDistrict Council
spokesperson says they are expecting
the number of dogstogrow by an
additional 500 to 1000this financial
year.
This is in line with forecasted
population growthratesfor the
district.
There are 14,184 registered dogs in
the WaimakaririDistrict, owned by
8792 people.In the Hurunui and
Kaikoura Districts, dog numbers have
remained mainly staticinrecent years.
In Kaikoura during2022, the District
Council knew of 1202 dogs in their
district, of which 1195 were registered.
Of thisnumber, 52 percentwere
registered domestic dogs and 48
percent were working dogs.
Atotal of seven dog owners were
infringed for failuretoregister their
dogs.
In the Hurunuidistrictover the past
three years, the number of dogs
registered has remainedconsistent.
Hovering around the 5500 to 5600
mark, Hurunui’s dog numbers
represent alarge numberofworking
dogs.
Ownershave until July31toregister
their dogs for the 2023­2024 financial
year. All three councilsoperate an
onlinedog registrationsystem.
Pricesfor registering dogs have also
remained relatively static over the past
couple of years.
In Kaikoura there is astandard $80
fee for bothtypesofdogs, or a$60 fee
for neutered or spayed dogs.
In Waimakariri, charges are $85 for
non­working dogs,$52 for working
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By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
It is a‘‘brave new world’’ for young
people, says aKaikōura youth leader.
Kaikōura youth worker Elbie Burnett
says the earthquakes and the Covid
experience have changed the way young
people see the world.
‘‘It’s anew world, and it’s aworld of
the unknown,’’ she said.
‘‘There’s alot of bullying at the
moment and alot of stress. They have
been through so much.’’
Ms Burnett recently took over the role
of youth council co­ordinator, sharing
the role with former youth council
chairperson Petra Jellyman.
She is also ayouth worker based at Te
Hā o Mātauranga (Kaikōura Education
Trust).
Young people were exposed to alot of
content on social media which was
having an impact.
‘‘There’s alot stuff happening in other
places, especially with what’s
happening in America.
‘‘There’s alack of hope for young
people and asense that the world’s not
going to be OK.’’
Changes in education, in the
workplace and the ever present threat of
climate change are all having an impact.
‘‘There’s so much change constantly
and they never have time to settle.’’
The youth council has begun the year
with 12 members ranging in age from
year 8to13, including anumber of new
recruits.
All of them attend Kaikōura High
School.
Ms Burnett says abusy year is
planned, including youth week events
and the Kaikōura Youth Awards, which
are held every two years.
Youth week runs until Sunday (May
21), with afull week of events planned at
the high school, including an affirmation
chalk wall, asports day and then afun
afternoon on Friday with asausage
sizzle.
Aquestion and answer session on body
health and mental health was also
planned, with question boxes placed
around the school during the week.
Nominations for the Kaikōura Youth
Awards were open until August, with an
evening celebration planned on
Saturday, September 2.
Young people were supporting the
dark sky sanctuary movement by hosting
acommunity evening as part of this
month’s Kaikōura Dark Sky Expo.
The youth council were also
collaborating with the Kaikōura District
Council to paint amural on the underside
of the Lyell Creek bridge to combat
graffiti.
Arecent sausage sizzle raised funds
for the cyclone relief appeal, Ms Burnett
said.
‘‘We had some people who were down
from the North Island for aholiday to
escape and they were just really touched
that people are thinking about Hawkes
Bay and the other places affected.
‘‘It really helps to confirm what we are
teaching our kids, that they have the
power to make adifference.’’
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Discovering secretsburied in yourfamily
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and intrigue
Oxford farmer NevilleThompson was
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‘Stoneleigh Park’,when he discovered his
great­great­grandfatherhadn’t planned to
be afarmer.
He only acquired the property in May
1885,becauseofadebt owed to him.
“I have foundsomany interestingthings
aboutmyfamily and the property
researching our history.”
Neville was compiling the family history
to be recognised as aNew Zealand
Century Farm.
He says his great­great­grandfather
Charles Abel Thompson, arrived in
Canterbury in 1866, from Middlesex,
England.
“After he married MatildaSophia
Lough, he eventually setupand ran the
brilliantlynamed‘TempleofEconomy’
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With no background in farming, Charles
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exchange for adebt owed.
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The couple's eldestchildofnine,Percy
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Hunter), took overthe Carlton Run in 1902,
combining sheep with mixedcropping.
In 1923Percy and Chrissie retiredand
divided CarltonRun into three farms, one
for each of theirsons.
Stoneleigh Park went to the eldest,
Horace and his wifeJessie (nee
Gainsford).
The other twofarmsare no longer in
family ownership.
Horace and Jessie’s eldest son Ianand
Fact finding ... Oxford farmer Neville Thompson researched the history of his family farm
‘Stoneleigh Park’.
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his wifeValmai (neeReed,)then took over
Stoneleigh Parkin1957 and added egg
productiontothe long­standingmix of
sheep, cropping,beef and asmalldairy
herd.
Ian’s eldest son Neville, and his wife
Linda (nee Brown), in turn, tookover
Stoneleigh Park, 20 years laterin1977.
Nevillesays the ‘Stoneleigh’ in
Stoneleigh Parkisapt as picking up stones
is an ongoingchore even today.
Nevilleand Linda haveexpanded
Stoneleigh Parkfrom the original 185
hectares to its currentsize of 325 hectares
andnow operate it as ashare­milking
dairy farm.
Nevillesays he andLindahope one of
their threechildren or theirfive
grandsonswill stepupand continuethe
family’slong legacy on thefarm.
He saysone of the hardest jobs
researching his history, was
understanding the language used by the
lawyers in those early days.
“We ended up asking avery old retired
lawyer in Wellington to decipher the
wordsused in the documents.”
The New Zealand Century Farm and
Station Awards programme was launched
in 2005 in Otago, to captureand preserve
the country’s rural history.
Eligiblefamilies submit narratives of
theirfarm history, together with copies of
related photographs and supporting
documentswhichare then archivedatthe
Alexander Turnbull Library in Wellington.
Initially,recipients were mainly from
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Back to her roots to record single
By JOHN COSGROVE
Whilesinginginpublic is easy for North
Canterbury singer/songwriter Emma
Rutherford, starring in her own music
videowas initially nerve­wracking.
“I was so nervous on the first day of
filming, as my first actingexperiencewas
in ascene with my youngerbrother
George.”
Emma 22, says George wasanatural in
frontofthe camera and he loved the
experience, which madeher feelawhole
lothappier aboutthe shooting process.
“He appears only briefly, in acameo
appearance.”
She saysinfuture videos, George17, will
also appearsomewhereinpassing, in a
cameorole, just like Stan Lee in Marvel
films.
Now based in Christchurch, Emma
returned to her roots in Oxford to shoot
her firstmusicvideo to accompany the
release of her latest song,“Ghost Town”.
“It’sabout growing up, and growing out
of asmall town.”
Emma’s familylived in Oxford, where
she attendedOxfordArea School.
Oxford winter lights festival
Aglittering display in OxfordduringJuly
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The Festival runsfrom July1to16, 2023,
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July15, at The West Oxford Hotel.
Her talents for singing and songwriting
were spotted and encouraged by the
school’s then­music teacher Cloe Anngow.
“I love the community there. When I
wrote thesong, Ialways had the idea of
shooting amusic video in Oxford.”
She says it took six months to organise.“I
had some great people behindme.
‘‘Withfunding from the Waimakariri
District Council’s creative community
funding scheme and my family, we got
stuck intomaking it happen, even the
weather played ball.”
Filming ran over two days. Christchurch
based producerAsh Topp,managed a
crew of five and acast of 11, familyand
friends, who were based at the OxfordFire
Station.
‘‘In the video, Iwalk down the main
streetinOxford, looking backonmydays
in Oxford.’’
The castwere allyoung people from the
OxfordArea School. ‘‘I’m like aghost,they
don’t see me as Iwalk among them,’’
Emma says.
‘‘We are looking at releasingthe video
on YouTube by June 9. The song will be
released the weekbefore.’’
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Showtime in Rangiora
Things are all a­flutter aroundthe North
Canterbury Poultry and Pigeon Club
(NCPPC).
The NCPPC committee is busy
preparing for the biggestpoultry event on
the New Zealand calendar.
This yearthe club willcelebrate 125
years, and in recognition of the milestone,
it willhost the New Zealand National
Poultry Show on King’s Birthday
Weekend,atthe Northern A&P
Association’s showgrounds, AshleyStreet,
Rangiora.
Poultry from all over New Zealand will
‘fly in’ to compete forthe coveted New
Zealand Championships on offer.
The club is expecting to have over 1000
entries of poultry displayed duringthe
show,which is open to the public on June
2to3.
Chickens, geese, ducks,turkeys, pigeons
and caged birds will all be on display.
The shapes are unique,the colours
incredible and there is abreed to appeal to
everyone.
NorthCanterbury Poultry and Pigeon
Club president,GaryDonald, became
involved in showing when he decided to
get in to heritage poultry about 30 years
ago.
‘‘I was fascinated with all the different
breeds and colours,’’ he says.
He started off with LightSussex and
Australorp breeds.
‘‘I usually showatthreepoultryshows—
NorthCanterbury, Ashburton and
Christchurch.
He has increased the number of breeds,
and in recent times has included Black
Orpington, RhodeIslandRed, White
Leghorn and Old English GameFowl,
alongwith Light Sussexand Australorps.
SarahWyllie,assistant secretary, says
she was brought up withlaying hens from
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‘‘I’ve only ventured into theshow world
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‘‘I mustbecrazy –the Pekins require the
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Apassion for showing poultry
Chooksare part of theestablishmentfor
North Canterbury Poultry and Pigeon
Clubsecretary, PamBrosnan.
Pam grewupwithchooks.
‘‘Theyprovided eggs and meat.
‘‘MyGreatGrandfather also bred
chookssoitmustbeinthe blood.’’
She got herfirstpure breedchooks,
light Sussex, 25 yearsago.
‘‘I’vedabbledinOEG Bantams but have
returnedtobreeding Sussex.
For PamJackson, herinterest in
poultry goesback57years whenshe lived
at Hinds, and used to go through to the
AshburtonShow.
‘‘I started exhibitingwhen we moved
backtoChristchurch and exhibited at
North Canterbury in theDrillHall,where
Iwon thebestbird in the Junior section.
‘When Iwas older,Imovedout of the
cityand startedexhibitingagain,’’says
Pam.
She alsohas an interest in aviarybirds
and nowbreeds arange of aviarybirds, as
wellaspoultry.
Pam has also rolledupher sleevesand
helpedout at shows overthe years,and
has always assisted on committees in the
North Canterbury andChristchurch
Clubs.
For BrettHawker, poultry has always
beenapart of his life.
He was raised on apoultryfarmand
owned twopoultryfarms at Oxford by the
age of 24, running 5000birds.
‘‘I first became interested in heritage
breeds and poultry showinginthe early
80s while living in Rakaia.
‘‘I was introduced to it by afriend. My
first club and show was Ashburton.
‘‘Right from the beginning Ihave loved
the shape and colour of the Wyandottes.
Overtime Ialso came to love Minorcas and
O.E.G (Old EnglishGame)Bantams.’’
Brett says his greatest poultry mentor
was goodfriend, the late Noel Inwood.
‘‘Mymost memorable result was winning
Prized chook ... Pam Brosnan and her
Barred Plymouth Rock.
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best in show at the Centennial of the North
Canterbury Poultry and Pigeon Club, with
an impressiveMinorca pullet.
‘‘Alsowinning six New Zealand
Championships aweek or two before at
the 1998Taranaki National Show under
Australianjudges, the Minorca playeda
major part there too.
‘‘I lovethe challengeoftrying to perfect
the breeds to the NewZealand standard.’’
The family of Feathers —Gregory,
Fletcher and Christina —have only been
showing for afew years.
Christina says when they moved on to
land sheimmediately got chickens.
‘‘I didn’t realise how many breedsand
colours there were,’’she says.
Five years ago Christina pickedupsome
eggs fromalocalbreeder, who encouraged
the family to go along to the local show.
‘‘I loved learningabout showing
chickens. We wereintroduced to
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In the blood ... Brett Hawker.
interesting people who have helped us
along the way, and we stillhave alot to
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‘‘I’ve always had asoft spot for Silkies
and now thatthe boyshave chosentheir
own breeds, I’m focusing on them.’’
Fletchersays whenhis Mum and
Gregory started breeding chickens he
became interested and wanted his own
breed.
‘‘I triedSilkies but thenMum tookover,
so now Ibreedblack Australorp Bantams.
‘‘I like the bantams becausethey’re
small with shinyblackfeathers.
‘‘I like to show my bantams because Iget
to see the otherchickens, and hopefully I
win some prizes,’’ says Fletcher.
Gregory chosetobreed White and
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24 North Canterbury News, May 18, 2023
AGolden event for wool in Rga
By JOHN COSGROVE
The best fleeces in the country were on
show this week at the 2023NZRoyal
Golden Fleece Exhibition, hosted by the
RoyalA&P Society NZ in Rangiora.
The three­day eventwas heldatthe
Rangiora Showgroundsfunction centre,
showcasing the ‘best in show’ sheep and
Alpacas fleeces entered by A&P show
committees from around the country.
On Monday volunteers sortedthrough
the piles of bagsmaking surethe right
labels were attachedtothe right entries in
the right classes.
On Tuesday the judging started in
earnest with conveners and judges
working their way through the large
number of entries, seeking to be the 2023
Supreme Fleece Winners in Fine Fleece,
Strong Fleece, Black and Coloured
Fleece, Mohair and Alpaca ­Huacaya and
Suri classes. Rangiora High School
students keen to learn more about the
industry were on handtohelp out.
The overall championswere announced
on Wednesday afternoon,after North
Canterbury News went to print.
Blackand Colouredsheep breeders
section convener, Pip Sanders, says there
were over 30 entries in her section to
judge.
‘‘Black and colouredwool is becoming a
good earnerfor breederswith pricesper
kilogram far outstripping what normal
sheepfarmersare getting shearinglambs
and ewes.
‘‘A lot of our coloured fleeces aresent
offshore,and there are even breeders who
send 100 percent of their clip offshore.’’
Her role on day oneofthe Golden
Fleece was to weigh the fleeces, open up
the bags and air­dry them before theywere
readytobejudged,
‘‘These fleeces come from all over the
country, from lastyear’s showseason, and
some havebeen sitting awhile, or even
gettingwet in therecent storms, so we
have to preparethem to look the best for
the judges.’’
The group chair for the Perendale
breed, Melissa JebsonofDarfield, says it
was good to seeparticipation in theshow
building up again after the show’s hiatus
for the past couple of years due to Covid.
‘‘Ourlast Golden Fleeceshow was held
here in Rangiora back in 2019.This year it
is greattosee momentum for the industry
Awoolly affair ... Judge David Burridge from PGG Wrightson, is helped out by Rangiora
High School student John Lundy, 13, during the judging of the black and coloured wool.
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
improving again.
She says it’s difficult at presentfor
sheep farmers as there is little value in
white strong woolfleeces, but fine wool
prices are still good.
‘‘But we all hopethis will improve soon
as we believe in wool.
‘‘It’s afabulousproduct and the Golden
Fleece is agreat way to showcase the types
of wool we have here in New Zealand.’’
Aview echoed by breeder WayneAlison
of Swannanoa, convener of the Alpaca
sectionatthe show.
‘‘Thereare over 50 entries on show in
the Alpaca section and it is good to see
them all returning to the competition.
‘‘We had atop quality judge this year in
Molly Gardnerfrom Banks Peninsula and
there weresome very good fleeces there,’’
Wayne says. Breeders competed for the
RAS MedalofExcellence andthe
prestigious supreme award.
Praise for innovation, communication
Oxford­based dairy farmersand workers
were praised fortheir innovation and
communication skills when they took
home awardsatthe New Zealand Dairy
Industry Awards Gala dinner.
Held recently at Cordis Hotel in
Auckland,and attendedbymore than 500
people, the annual awards show rewarded
the top share farmers, dairy managers and
dairy trainees in the country.
They shared prizes from apool worth
over $220,000.
Cameron HendersonofOxford was
named the 2023 Fonterra Responsible
Dairying Award winner and received the
John Wilson Memorial Trophy.
The award recognises dairyfarmers
who demonstrate leadershipintheir
approach to sustainability and who are
respected by their fellow farmersand
their community for their attitude and role
in sustainable dairying.
Head judge Melissa Slattery says
Cameronwasn’t afraid to pull back if
something didn’twork.
‘‘He was alwayslookingtoincrementally
make gains in reducinghis environmental
footprint, includingNleaching
measurement,dung beetles, compost and
planting shelter for his animals.’’
The judges said Cameron’s engineering
background and inquisitive nature,
together with strong networks,generated
innovative on­farmsolutionstoeveryday
challenges.
‘‘Cameron has strong attention­to­detail
skills and is very data­driven,’’ says Judge
Michael Heard from Fonterra.
The judges were impressed by
Cameron’s extensive leadership roles and
community involvement in severallocal
and national projects andorganisations.
In the Dairy Trainee category,runnerup
Brayden Johnston, also of Oxford, won
the DeLaval Communication and Industry
Involvement Award, winning$9300 in
prizes.
Brayden grew up on adairy farm and
enjoyedbeing on­farm with his dad,
developing ‘soft­farming skills’. ‘‘It’s been
awesome to work full­time onthe farm,
developskills and become more efficient.’’
Brayden is afarm assistant on the
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By LINDSAY KERR
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The North Canterbury News, May 18, 2023
27
Local rally driver Daph
O’Rourke wants to earn alittle
more respect than simply being
referred to as the girl in arally
car.
The Rangiora­based real
estate agent is preparing herself
to tackle the annual Lone Star
Rally of Canterbury on Kings
Birthday weekend in early June.
She is no stranger to the event,
and this year is looking forward
to putting her recently acquired
Ford Fiesta through its paces.
Daph has motorsport in her
blood, but really doesn’t know
where it has come from, as her
parents had no interest.
‘‘I have always liked cars and
always liked seeing them race,’’
she says.
Her passion began at avery
young age, and as a12­year­old
she started racing go­ karts.
This then progressed to the
circuit, and racing her Toyota
Corolla at purpose built facilities
such as Ruapuna Raceway.
‘‘I raced karts until Iwas 16.
‘‘It was something Ihad to pay
for myself, so Ihad to get
afternoon and weekend jobs.
‘This was unlike many of the
kids who Iwas up against, where
probably the majority had other
help,’’ Daph says.
‘‘I learnt alot in this time, and
confirmed the extent of my
passion.’’
The change to rallying came
after afew contact incidents on
the race ­track.
‘‘I didn’t really know much
about rallying —itwas all track
racing with areal interest in the
V8s and watching them on TV.
She initially used aCorolla for
Earning respect ... Rally driver, Daph O’Rourke.
her first rally exploits, but in the
quest to improve, Daph bought
the Fiesta for the start of this
season.
‘‘In five years Iwould like to be
in acar that is capable of winning
the New Zealand Rally
championship.
‘‘I am not saying me
necessarily winning the
championship, but Iwant to be
able to drive the wheels off it to
see what Ican achieve.’’
The rally will again be run in
special stages in the Ashley
Forest, and closed public roads
in the Hurunui District. It will be
around of the Mainland
championship.
The Mainland championship
has been around since 1977, a
series that saw Waikuku’s Alec
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Doig win.
His victory was the start of a
long line of North Canterbury
drivers who have won both the
Rally of Canterbury and or the
Mainland series.
Names that include Brian and
Robbie Stokes, John Silcock and
Les and Matt Summerfield.
Also making headlines at this
level and on the national stage
are Ari Pettigrew and Marcus
Van Klink.
Will Daph O’Rourke be the
next name to add to the list? It is
difficult to suggest odds that this
happens, as few women in New
Zealand have reached this level.
The one notable exception is
Dunedin’s Emma Gilmour.
Daph has the passion and
desire to achieve these heights.
Final Push ... Cure Boating Club’s top eights team narrowly beats the Canterbury Rowing Club’s eight, by just 34
seconds.
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
Curetakes 10km honours
By JOHN COSGROVE
After35minutes of fighting
strong riverflows, Cure’s
senior eight rowingteam,
stroked by Alex Fletcher,
managedtosnag line and class
honoursinthe Seathru Bridge
To Bridge 10km race on
Mothers Day.
Battling strong tidalflows
each way on both the Kaiapoi
and Waimakariri Rivers, the
Cure Boating Club’stop team
narrowly beatthe Canterbury
Rowing Club’seight, by just 34
seconds with atop time of 35
minutes 12.7 seconds for the
10km longannual race.
Curehad started 10 seconds
behind Canterbury and
competitionwas tight, and at
timesclose, as the boats passed
at the mouthofthe Kaiapoi
Riveronthe homeward leg.
Canterbury had held the
honours in the two previous
years, so the win was sweet.
The Blakes 9team were third,
amere sixseconds behind them
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Avon Rowing Club eights
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The women’seights was won by
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RUGBY
Saracens made life hard for itself
in the scrapfor asemi final spot
in its group in the Luisetti Seeds
Combined Country rugby
championship following ashock
21­25 losstolowlyrated Rakaia
on Saturday.
Elsewhere, Ashley and
Kaiapoi, who are also
challenging for top two placings,
dropped points after battling out
a23­alldraw.
Ohoka led Methven29­20 at
half time in group B, but failed to
kick on goingdown 34­28,while
Glenmark­Cheviot comfortably
accounted for neighbours
Hurunui 29­5.
Woodend had no answers to
the powerofthe Waihora
forward pack losing3­48, and
Oxford, afterbeing in touch with
Darfield at the break, went down
24­42.
Pointsafter six rounds:Group A:
Prebbleton 27, Ashley 24,
Kaiapoi, Saracens andDarfield
22, Southern 15, Rakaia 11,
Lincoln Rolleston 7, Oxford 6,
Hornby 5.
Group B: Ashburton Celtic 29,
Waihora 26, Methven 23,
Glenmark­Cheviot 22, West
Melton18, Ohoka and
Southbridge 14, Hurunui 12,
Springston and Woodend 3.
AshleyvKaiapoi
Andrew‘Bus’ Dunbar would have
been proud of the effort put in by
both teams as they challenged for
the MemorialTrophy thatbears
his name (as wellasthe Deans
Shield).
Ashleyhosted Kaiapoi in front of
abig crowd on their Club Day.
In an enthralling match,awelltaken
last­ditchtry in the corner
by Kaiapoi winger Reuben
Tiwekasecureda23­23 draw. It
was enoughfor Kaiapoi to retain
both trophies by virtue of being
the holders.
But Ashley took awaythree
competitionpoints for scoring
four triestoKaiapoi’sthree.
Kaiapoi had to settle for the two
pointsfor adraw.
Two of Kaiapoi’s tries were
scoredinthe first half by hooker,
Kafu Misiuata.But he blotted his
copybook in the second half ,with
two incidents of ill­discipline as
the ball­carrier. This put histeam
under extreme pressure,
particularly the second, which
cost him 10 minutes in the sinbin.
Ashley’s left winger KorbynGray
managed aperfect
impersonation of ‘Bus’ Dunbar
when he used all his strength and
determination to bullock his way
over the tryline just before the
interval.
This left Ashleytrailing by 8­12.
Ashley’sforwards gained parity
with Kaiapoi’s in the second
spell,with Josh Duckworth and
Louis James leadingthe charge,
while Jack Regan was rewarded
for asolidgame with atry.
It was the Ashley backs, in
particularthe midfield pairing of
Matt Couch and Anthony
Tavendale, that caught the eye.
The try of the match came from a
piece of brilliance from
Tavendale, who ran aperfect
line, and then with achange of
pace sliced through, without a
hand being laid on him,togive
his team an eight point lead with
five minutes left.
Taine Jacobs­Lawson narrowed
the gap with asimple penalty, but
it was left to Tiweka to provide
the heroics in the final second by
divingspectacularly at the corner
to ensure the two coveted
trophies returned to Kaiapoi.
Ashley 23 (KorbynGray,Corbin
Meecchen, Jack Regan,Anthony
Tavendale tries, Jack Marshall
penalty) drew with Kaiapoi 23
(Kafu Misiuata 2, Reuben Tiweka
tries,TaineJacobs­Lawson 2
penalties,1conversion).
Woodend vWaihora
Woodend hadnoanswers to the
power of Waihora, losing 3­48 at
Gladstone Park.
It competed wellinthe opening
quarter, and an intercepttry
against the run of playwas not
what it deserved.
JordieSwainerepliedwitha
penalty, butthat was Woodend’s
only scoring.
Waihora scored three more tries
in the half to lead 22­3athalf
time, amomentum that never let
up as it engineeredfour more
tries in the second spell.
Woodend hadtwo sustained
spellsonattack —the first
resulted in aknock on with the
line beckoning,and thesecond
when atry looked to have been
scoredbut aforwardpass was
deemed.
The power and size of the
Waihora forwards dictatedthe
flow of the game, but Woodend
never stopped battling.
Half back Jayden Stokesdid an
admirablejob behindthe scrums
and mauls, and Paul Mareko and
Tanu Suavine in the back line
tackled with intent until the final
Star player ... Ashley centre, Anthony Tavendale, on one of his many
strong runs that proved athorn in Kaiapoi’s side.
PHOTO: CRAIG SMITH
whistle.
Woodend 3(Jordie Swainea
penalty) lost to Waihora 48.
OxfordvDarfield
Oxfordhad the measure of
Darfieldinthe firstquarterwith
No 8Jesse Houstencharging
down the righthand blindside to
score in the13th minute. First
five, Toni Joass, converted.
Darfieldwoke up in the second
quarter andcapitalised on a
coupleoflapses in the Oxford
defensive patterntobag acouple
of tries through the middleofthe
paddock, to go into the half time
break up 14 ­ 7.
Oxfordstarted the secondhalf
well but was unabletohold back
arelentless Darfield side, which
eventually tookthe win 42 ­24.
The dynamic Dan Brookergot a
doubleinthe second half —one
of which was afantastic intercept
and 70m runaway to gainOxford
abonus pointonfulltime.
Toni Joass converted. The
athletic 2nd fiveeightViliOgotia
also dotted downinthe 73rd
minute. Oxforddefended well
acrossthe paddock but paid
dearlyfrom lapses in its defence
again in the secondhalf, and for
not making the mostofthe steady
breezeinthe first half.
Oxford’sset piece could have
been better at times, but it was an
entertaining game to watch on a
very goodDarfieldground.
Oxford 24 (JesseHousten, Daniel
Brooker 2, Vili Ogotia, tries; Toni
Joass 2conversions)lost to
Darfield 42.
Saracens vRakaia
In blusteryconditions at
SouthbrookPark, Saracens
dominated Rakaiafor the first 15
minutes duringwhich three
penalties were awarded and a
drivewas heldupover the line.
Two of the penalties were right
out in front of the posts,but the
choice was to pack scrums
instead of taking shots at goal.
Rakaia’s firstforay intoSaracens
territory saw it awarded a
penalty about 8metres into
Saracens half,and converted it
into points.Rakaia then
dominated thenext 15 minutes
and scoredtwo very good tries,
both unconverted to take a13–0
lead.
With justaminute until half time,
and following some good forward
drives,Josh Maynard scored
beside the postsand Caleb
Pomare­Edwardsslottedthe
conversion, to take the half time
scoreto13­7 in Rakaia’s favour.
It took timefor both teams to
settle into the second half.
Saracens supporters celebrated
when Jordy Smith scored atry,
whichwas converted by Pomare­
Edwards, to putSaracens in front
for the first time 14 –13. But the
lead was short lived. Two
minutes later Rakaia scoredthe
firstofits two secondhalf tries to
retake the lead18–14. Its fourth
try was converted, taking the
scoreto25­14 to Rakaia,with 20
minutes to go. With 10 minutes
left on the clock Stacy Baker
scored his team’s third try which
was converted by replacement
firstfiveMarty Lockyer, to leave
Saracens trailing by four. Despite
its best efforts, it couldnot score
again.
Overall, the Saracens ball
retentionwas poor, with too
many wayward passes and knockons,
whilethe Rakaiaplayers
made good groundupthe field
with good support play.
Saracens 21 (Josh Maynard, Jordy
Smith, Stacy Baker. tries; Caleb
Pomare­Edwards2,Marty
Lockyer 1conversions) lost to
Rakaia 25.
OhokavMethven
Ohokamade aslow start, with
Methven putting the first points
on the board with apenalty
through the boot of Tom Reedie,
who converted allbut one of his
kicksatgoal.
It was followed quickly with a
converted try.
Ohokagot pointsonthe board
with atry to Zane Patterson,
following arolling maul off the
back of alineoutclose to
Methven’s line. But it conceded a
penalty soon after to allow
Methven to to score another
threepointer.
Ben Gold scored in the 20th
minute for Ohoka, after theball
went through many hands, for
him to dot downmidfield.
Ohoka’s No10 Ricky Allin
converted.
It scoredagaininthe 28th minute
through Connor Mackinnonafter
the Ohoka forward pack started
to assert itself with some direct
play.Allin converted. He
followed up with apenaltygoal
soon after. Methven kepthitting
back and was rewarded with a
converted try.
Ohoka’s Sam England linked up
nicely to pop overfor alate try
converted by Ricky Allin, to take
Ohokainto half time 29/20 up
over Methven.
Methven scoredtwo unanswered
triesinseven minutes, one of
whichwas converted, straight
afterhalf time. Tom Reekie
kicked twopenaltygoals, leaving
Ohokathe taskofhaving to score
twicetowin. It fell short by four
points after Felipe Pizarro
Moreno scoredanunconverted
try —34­38.
Players of mentionwere Sam
England, Tom Wedlake. Connor
Mackinnonstood out for Ohoka.
Ohoka 34 (Zane Patterson, Ben
Gold,Connor Mackinnon, Sam
England, Felipe PizarroMoreno;
RickyAllin 3conv, 1pen) lost to
Methven 38.
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Pink Ribbon Breakfast symbolises hope
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Local Pink Ribbon Breakfast host:“It symbolises hope
to me”
LavinaPockson, lost her mum to breast cancer.
She lostacousin and close friend to the disease, and
her grandmother and anothercousin have also gone
through breast cancer.
As asymbolofhope and remembrance, the Pegasus
mum of three, is hostingaPink Ribbon Breakfast this
month for familyand friends.
Lavinaisjoining tens of thousands of Kiwis coming
together in supportofwomen affected by breast cancer
by hosting the breakfast at her home.
It will be her seventh fundraiser for the Breast
CancerFoundation NZ.
She has been motivated to host anotherbreakfast,
four years after her mum died.
And Lavina is urgingreaders,tosign up to host their
own Pink RibbonBreakfast,ordonatedirectly to her
event at: pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz/page/
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lavinapockson.
Funds raised go towardresearch, education and
awareness programmes, advocacy campaigns and
patient support services.
LavinaPockson was only six­years­oldwhen her
mother, Margaret, was first diagnosed with breast
cancer.
Margaret recovered afteramastectomy and
treatment, but 17 years later discovered cancer in her
other breast.
She diedaged 76, justaweek shy of her 77th birthday.
‘‘I was extremely close to my mum, appreciating her
strength and knowing how very preciousshe was,”says
Lavina.
‘‘As wellasspendingmywhole lifeworrying about the
devastating effects of breast cancer, I’ve also had that
fear for myself and for my children.
‘‘WhenIsaw that Pink Ribbon Breakfast month (May)
was coming round again, Ithought that’s something I
can do to raise awareness for all the ladiesinmylife
that Ilove, acknowledge my family and friendswho
offered to help in many waysduring my journey,and
raise money in the hopeone day breast cancer will be
athing of the past.
‘‘PinkRibbonBreakfast symbolises hope to me. Isee
all the things Breast Cancer Foundation does to support
women and fund research.
‘‘So, althoughIcan’t do anything to bring Mum back,
fundraisingfor the Foundation is me making changefor
the future,’’ Lavina says.
BreastCancerFoundation NZ’s chief executive Ah­
Leen Rayner, is encouraging more locals to host aPink
Ribbon Breakfast.
‘‘As acharitythat doesn’t receive any Government
funding, every donation helps us to achieveour
ambitious goal of ensuring no moreKiwi women die
from breast cancer.
‘‘One in nine New Zealand women will be diagnosed
with breastcancer,soweall havesomeoneinour lives
who’s been affected.
‘‘Please host aPink Ribbon Breakfast for them this
May.’’
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The annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast
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Each year thousands of Kiwis host or
attend pink ribbon breakfasts or
lunches, as they raise money to fund
breast cancer education, research and
patient support.
Lee­Anne says she has raised over
$25,000 since 2020, with her annual
lunch and a5km Pink Star walk which
she took part in during her chemo
treatment.
She was diagnosed with Stage 3breast
cancer in February 2020, while 31 weeks
pregnant.
‘‘I had my son Hugo via emergency
Caesarean section at 37 weeks, at the
peak of the Level 4Covid lockdown.
‘‘Six days later, Ihad amastectomy to
remove my breast and the 17cm tumour.’’
She says she underwent eight months
of Chemo and Radiation, and further
surgeries to remove her tubes, ovaries
and other breast.
‘‘I am now proudly flat­chested with a
58cm scar, which reminds me daily of
how lucky Iamtobehere,’’ she says.
Lee­Anne is passionate about the
spreading the word about breast cancer.
‘‘I have spoken at many fundraising
events, to not only encourage people to
donate, but to also know ‘their normal’.
‘‘To make sure they are checking their
breasts regularly and booking in for
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their mammograms.
‘‘This goes for men too! Iplead that if
they have noticed anything different at
all, to visit their GP.’’
Lee­Anne’s Pink Ribbon lunch is part
of anationwide appeal with hundreds of
hosted meals occurring in May.
May 25 is the official Pink Ribbon
Breakfast Day, but the Breast Cancer
Foundation say hosts can hold their
events anytime in May.
Lee­Anne’s Pink Ribbon lunch will be
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Revelation 11:15.
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The Council gives notice, under Section 28(Paragraph
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Amberley between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to
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Public Notices
2023 CLARENCE RESERVE SOUTH CONTROL OPERATION
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Vector Free Marlborough (VFM) wishes to advise the public of its intention to aerially apply
the toxin Sodium fluoroacetate (1080) to parts of the Clarence Reserve for the purpose of
controlling possums. The Clarence Reserve South operation is being carried out on behalf
of OSPRI as part ofits TBfree New Zealand programme, which aims to eradicate bovine
tuberculosis from wildlife vectors that pose arisk to farmed cattle and deer.
Description of Area
The Clarence Reserve South permission area takes in approximately 40,000 hectares
between the Amuri Range, the Seaward Kaikoura Range and the Clarence River and is
part ofthe Ka Whata Tu oRakikouia Conservation Park. The boundary ofthe permission
area extends from Mt Goosey heading north to the Clarence River and following the
Clarence River to the Clarence River/Seymour Stream confluence and then proceeds
east to Red Hill, northeast to Limestone Hill and across to Fidget Spur. The permission
boundary then follows the Fidget Spur south towards the Seaward Kaikoura Range and
then proceeds to Warder Neck at the head of the Kahutara River and then follows the
Seaward Kaikoura Range to Palmer Saddle. The permission area then proceeds south
along the western side of the Conway River and then proceeds along the lower Cloudy
Range ridge to the Amuri Range and back to Mt Goosey.
Most land in the permission area is administered by the Department of Conservation but
several tracts of land held by various private and institutional owners are also included.
Coordination with affected leasehold farming operations remains in place. Adetailed map
may be obtained from VFM as per contact details below.
Commencement Date
Subject to favourable weather, control is now planned to commence from 01 June
2023, with the aerial application of non-toxic, dyed green cereal pre-feed pellets. This
will be followed approximately 7-10 days later by the aerial application of bait containing
biodegradable sodium fluoroacetate (1080). In addition to aerial methods, supplemental
ground control, using hand-laid 1080 pellets may be undertaken around sensitive areas
and other places unsuitable for aerial methods.
All work is weather dependent, and commencement may be later than indicated. In the
event of an extended delay, further notices will be placed to advise the public.
Bait Description
Aerial and ground control using 1080:
• Pre-feed -Non-toxic cereal-based pellet, approximately 16 mm long, cinnamonlured
and dyed green
• Toxic bait -Cereal-based pellet, approximately 16 mm long, cinnamon-lured and
dyed green with atoxic loading of 0.15% Sodium fluoroacetate (1080).
Prefeed and 1080 bait for aerial and ground application will contain deer repellent where
consent conditions allow.
Precautions
The public are reminded of the danger that toxic baits and possum carcasses pose,
particularly to children and dogs.
• DONOT TOUCH OR EAT BAITS
• Children must be kept under strict supervision in the control area
• Dogs must be kept under strict control at all times and not have access to, or
be taken into, the control area, as they are particularly susceptible to harm from
contact with toxic baits and poisoned carcasses. The risk that poisoned carcasses
pose to dogs may extend downstream of the control area.
• Toxin warning signs will be installed at main public entry points and the public are
reminded that it is an offence to remove this warning signage. Please follow the
instructions on the signs.
• Game animals should not be sold or taken for eating from within or adjacent to this
area until it is declared clear of pesticides.
If you suspect poisoning
Contact your local hospital, or dial 111
National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON -0800764 766
Inthe case of adomestic animal being poisoned, contact alocal veterinarian
For further information please contact:
Operation Controller -Clarence Reserve South
Vector Free Marlborough
PO Box 5171, Springlands, Blenheim 7241
Free Phone: 0508 548 008 |E-mail: communications@vectorfree.co.nz
Website: www.vectorfree.co.nz
OSPRI helps protect and enhance the reputation of New Zealand’s primary industries and currently
runs the TBfree and National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) programmes.
Pushbikes Rangiora gives public notice that the
following goods and services remain uncollected
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Amy Huddleston,Scott Genius Blue Bike - $0
Darren Hodge, Merida Black/Green Mountain Bike &
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by way of apublic auction. The auction will take place
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Emergency Mobile Alert Test
NZ Civil Defence will betesting the Emergency Mobile
Alert (EMA) system on Sunday 28 May, between 6–7pm.
The alert will be broadcast from cell towers across
New Zealand to all capable phones. So, you don’t need
to download an appor subscribe to aservice to receive it.
In a real-life emergency situation, analert may be sent
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Civil Defence Volunteer Team
Exercise Waimakariri
Civil Defence Emergency Management will be hosting a
mock Alpine Fault emergency management exercise in
the Sovereign Palms area based out of Kaiapoi North
School on Saturday 20May.
Trainedvolunteers fromNZRT12, the DistrictWelfare Team
and Sector Post teams will be practicing howtoset up and
operate aCommunityEmergency Hub andaCivil Defence
Centre (CDC), as well as conducting some field operations.
Teams willbevisitingsomehouses in theneighbourhood to
simulate conducting needs assessments.
This isalso an opportunity for the community to come
and see what happens during an emergency event. The
public is invited tocome along to Kaiapoi North School
anytime between 9–11am, and either watch orget
involved by role playing as evacuees for our volunteers.
If you have any questions or would prefer that our teams
not visit your property, please contact the Council at
0800 965 468 or email civildefence@wmk.govt.nz.
Quarry Hearing Postponed
The Hearing Commissioners have adjourned the
hearing for the Woodstock Quarries Limited quarry
and landfill proposal.
Woodstock Quarries Limited has submitted resource
consent applications to EnvironmentCanterbury(ECan)
andWaimakaririDistrictCouncil.
The Hearing Commissioners have adjournedthe hearing
dueto commence nextweekonTuesday 16 May through
to Friday 19May and continuingonMonday22May to
Wednesday24May 2023.
The hearing has been adjourned toallow changes to
the proposal by the applicant to be assessed
and enable submitters toconsider and respond to
the changes.
The hearing will now beheld Monday 3July to
Wednesday 5July, Friday 7July and continue on
Monday 17 July through to Wednesday 19 July 2023.
Formoredetails,please visit theEnvironment Canterbury
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The Rating Information Database may be viewedfor free
at the Council’sRangioraService Centre,215 High Street,
Rangiorabetween the hours of 8.30am to 5pm,Monday
to Friday,excludingpublicholidays.
The RatingInformationDatabase(rating informationonly)
may be viewed at the Council’swebsite waimakariri.govt.nz
The RatingInformationDatabasecontains arecordof all
information required forsetting and assessing rates.
Sign Up for Dog Registration by Email
UPDATE DOG REGISTER
DETAILS NOW
Dog registrations for 2023/24 are just around
the corner, so it’s agreat time to check your
details are uptodate and to sign up to have
your registration emailed.
• Have your contact or address details changed?
• Have you got anew dog, or has afurry friend
passed away?
• Was your dog desexed or microchipped in the last year?
• Are you new to the district and have aregistration
to transfer?
If youanswered yes to any of thosequestions, you’ll
need to let us know. Visit waimakariri.govt.nz and fill
in aform atDogs Online, phone us on 0800 965 468
or call into any Council Service Centre
Ensuring your dog is microchipped, wearing acurrent
registrationtag andyour contact detailsare up to date
makes it easierfor us to return your dog home whenlost.
We can now send information and reminders by text
message to the mobile number provided on your
registration form.
To receive registration renewal by email, send an
email to office@wmk.govt.nz from the address
you would like your registration notice sent to.
Save your old
batteries…
Drop your used household
batteries at the battery
recycling station atyour
local transfer station.
—
Find out more recycling tips
at rethinkrubbish.co.nz
Temporary Road Closure
Various Roads in Cust
The Council has received an application to
temporarily close the following roads for the
period shown for the Cust Rally Sprint.
Roads to be Closed
• Tippings Road closed from 168 Tippings Road to
Ashley Road
• AshleyRoadclosed from Tippings Road to
172 Ashley Road
• Terrace Road closed from 825 Terrace Road to
Ashley Road
• Glews Road closed from 102 Glews Road to
Ashley Road
• Leslies Road closed from Glews Road to
40 Leslies Road.
Period of Closure
8am–5pm, Saturday 1July 2023
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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 and other
vehicles authorised by the Council.

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Public Notices
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feedback
Fourth Rates
Instalment Due
We’d like to remind you that the fourth
instalment of rates is due on 20 May.
Please note that a10% penalty will beadded
to any part of the fourth instalment that
remains unpaid aer 27 May.
If you are having difficulty paying your
rates, we encourage you toget in touch
with us at rates@wmk.govt.nz to talk
through payment options.
Online go to...
waimakariri.govt.nz/services/online-services
(credit card and debit card payments incur a
convenience fee).
Internet banking
Account number: 010877-0129222-00
Use the valuation number on your rates invoice
as reference. If youare paying rates on more
than one property,email details of payment to
finance@wmk.govt.nz
In person
Epos and cash payments are welcome at
any Council service centre.
Atip to makesure
your bin is emptied…
How you place your bin helps tomake
sure it’s emptied oncollection day.
Help usout by spacing bins at least half
ametre apart for the collection arm to
lift them and put smaller bins in front of
larger ones so the driver can see them.
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NOTIFICATION OF IMPENDING COMMENCEMENT –
ISOLATED HILL PREDATOR CONTROL
Vector Free Marlborough (VFM) wishes to advise landowners andother interested parties
of its intention to aerially apply the toxin sodium fluoroacetate (1080) for the purpose of
controlling possums, stoats, and rats in the Isolated Hill Scenic Reserve from 1st June
2023.
The operation is being carried out by Vector Free Marlborough (VFM) on behalf of the
Department of Conservation (DOC) to protect vulnerable native species from introduced
predators.
Description of the area
The Isolated Hill Scenic Reserve is approximately 3,400ha and is mostly contained
within the catchments of two southbank tributaries of the Waima (Ure) River. The
reserve is surrounded on all sides by developed farmland with Protected Private Lands
(PPL’s; 590ha) that have been negotiated with neighbours on the northern and western
boundaries to exclude domestic stock from areas of remnant forest presently outside but
adjoining the reserve.
Public Access &RecreationalFacilities
The treatment area covers over the Sawcut gorge track to Isolation Hut, through to Brian
Boru Bivvy, Napolean Bivvy, and sections of the Zoo Hut track. The affected sections
of tracks will be restricted to public access whilst the aerial application of toxic bait
takes place. Please note Sawcut Gorge track is closed. Huts will have water supplies
disconnected and provided with alternative drinking water supplies in accordance with
Public Health Permit conditions, along with warning signs and factsheets in place before
the operation commences.
Toxin warning signs will be in place at all track entrances immediately prior to the
application of toxic bait. Advisory signage will also be installed at key sites prior to nontoxic
prefeed application.
Commencement Date
The Isolated Hill operation is scheduled to commence from 1st June 2023. The operation
will begin with the aerial application of non-toxic cereal prefeed pellets. This will be
followed five or more days later by the aerial application of cereal pellets containing
biodegradable 1080.
All work is weather dependent and people intending to visit the affected area before
1st June 2023 are advised to check the VFM and DOC websites for the status of the
operation, and/or seek up-to-date information from the DOC office in Renwick.
Bait Description
Prefeed: Non-toxic cereal-based pellet, approximately 16mm long, cinnamon-lured and
non-dyed (sandy coloured).
Toxic bait: Cereal based pellet, approximately 16mm long, cinnamon-lured and dyed
green with atoxic loading of 0.15% sodium fluoroacetate (1080).
The aerial operation will use helicopters equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS)
hardware and calibrated buckets to ensureaccurate placement and adherence to consent
conditions.
Precautions
This pesticide is poisonous to humans and domestic animals. The public are reminded of
the danger that toxic baits and possum carcasses pose, particularly to children and dogs.
Children should be kept under strict supervision in the treatment area. Dogs should be
kept under strict control at all timesand not haveaccess to, or be takenintothe treatment
area as they are particularly susceptible to accidental poisoning through contact with
1080 bait and poisoned carcasses. The risks of poison carcasses to dogs may extend
downstream of the control area.
Game animals should not be sold or taken for eating from within or adjacent to this area
until it is declared clear of pesticides.
Warning signs will be erected atall main public entry points and the public are reminded
that it is an offence to remove any of these signs. Warning signage will remain in place
until monitoring indicates that bait and carcasses no longer contain pesticide residues.
Observe the following precautions whenever you see toxin warning signs present:
•DONOT touch bait
•WATCH CHILDREN at alltimes
•DONOT EAT animals from this area or from within the “buffer zone” outside the
treatment area boundary. The buffer zone is200m for rabbits, 1km for hares, tahr,
wallabies and possums, and 2kmfor deer,pigs and any other animals.
•DEADLYTODOGS, do not allow dogs access to animal carcasses
**If yoususpect poisoning
Contact your local hospital, or dial 111
National Poisons Centre 0800POISON – 0800 764 766
In thecase of adomestic animal being poisoned,contact alocal veterinarian.
For further information please contact the Isolated Hill Operation Controller:
Vector Free Marlborough
Department of Conservation
PO Box 5171
Renwick Office
Springlands
Gee Street
Blenheim 7241
Renwick
Ph: 0508 548 008 Ph:03572 9100
Email: communications@vectorfree.co.nz Email: renwick@doc.govt.nz
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SECURE outside storage
for Motorhomes, Caravans,
Boats, electronic entrance,
security cameras, Kaiapoi
area, $20pw. Please phone
027 228 3536.
Rangiora High School
2024 Out of Zone Enrolments
The Rangiora High School Board has determined
that out of zone enrolments will be accepted for those
students who have attending RHS siblings in 2024
(Priority 2).
Applications for out of zone enrolments close on
Friday 28 July 2023.
For further information please contact (03) 3118888 or
email enrolments@rangiorahigh.school.nz
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HOSSACK GCO
Possum Control –Poison Warning
Downer wishes to advise that aground-based possum
control operation will be taking place to keep possum
numbers under control to prevent spread of TB. This
operation will be conducted as part of the TBfree
New Zealand programme.
Areas covered: This operation covers 16,720 hectares
of hill country adjacent tothe Hanmer, Hossack and
Clarence Rivers.
Operation date: 15 May 2023 to 22 December 2023
Poisoning methods used on this operation include:
Potassium cyanide: Possum habitat will be targeted
using Feratox cyanide capsules and Cyanide paste.
Feratox will be placed in anon-toxic peanut paste, either
inside biodegradable blue bait bags or in bait stations.
Bags and bait stations will be attached to trees or posts in
suitable habitat. Cyanide paste will be laid by hand onthe
ground or contained within plastic bait stations.
Traps will be being used throughout the area in
conjunction with poisoning methods. The public is warned
to take care inthese areas and not to remove carcasses
or baits. Baits are toxic to people and animals.
General warning
• Donot touch poison bait /traps
• Donot touch poisoned possum carcasses
• Keep pets under supervision
• Donot leave children unattended
• Follow the advice on the poison warning signs
If you suspect poisoning
• Contact your local hospital, or dial 111
• National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON –0800 764 766
• In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned,
contact alocal veterinarian
For further information (including maps of the
operational area), contact the operator:
Project Supervisor, Northern South Island,
0508 392 355
BLUE GUM, old man pine
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Public Notices
Drinking Water –
Plumbosolvency Health Notice
In New Zealand, most drinking water is
plumbosolvent, which means it can dissolve very
small amounts of metals from older pipes or from
metal fittings such as taps.
As an example, when you turn off atap there will be
asmall amount of water left in the tap body. If this
water is left sitting inthe tap for hours it may
dissolve metals from the tap body.
Although the health risk is negligible, your local
Council is recommending that all households flush a
cup of water from their drinking water taps each
morning before use.
This is in line with the Drinking Water Standards for
New Zealand.
All households are advised to take this precaution,
whether they are on apublic orprivate water
supply.
If you want toknow more, check with your plumber
or contact your local Council for more information.
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Rangiora High School
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This is afixed term position commencing asap and
ends 25 August 2023. The position is 6hours per week
(3pm-9pm Friday nights).
For more information, please visit the Join Us /
Employment page of our website:
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Applications close at 9am on 22 May 2023
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Professional, guaranteed,
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Locals with 30 years
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POWER TOOLS repairs,
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Trusted Trades &
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2502479
Pride &Quality Painting
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20 yrs exp, fast and friendly
service. For all your painting
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6187 or 021 128 9867
SCREEN PRINTING.
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313 0261 or email heather.
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2434390
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Air Conditioning
Automotive &Recovery
Butchery
Cattle Problems
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Trusted Trades &
Professional Services
Guide
To book your spaceinthis guide,phoneAmanda Keys 313 2840 or email amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz
Chiropractor
Computer Repairs
Construction &Concrete
Driver Training
Experiencing pain or discomfort?
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• Posture
• Headaches
• SportsInjuries
• Sciatica
• Pregnancy
• Balance &Body
Awareness
• Babies, Children,
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ACC approved Chiropractor,noreferrals needed
Bruce Evans
131 Ohoka Road
Kaiapoi
03 327 3111
021 293 6331
compucare@xtra.co.nz
www.compucare.co.nz
Computer Repairs &upgrades
Prompt professional services
Ear Health
2276525v2
Virus &malware removal
New &UsedPC’s4Sale
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•Floors, foundations
•Sheds and buildings
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•Excavation and cartage
•Precast concrete
•Insulated panels
Electrician
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027 230 9401
concretepower@scorch.co.nz
www.concretepower.co.nz
2273277
Engineering
2580108
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
• Ear Health checks.
• Wax removal using Microsuction
• Removal of foreign bodies
• Basic hearing aid care
• ACC provider
• War Veteran provider
• No medical referral
required
Clinics in Rangiora, Amberley and Kaiapoi
Rest homes/retirement villages, booking by prior arrangement.
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Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821
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Selection of wood types
Get in early for Winter!
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Landscaping
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Plasterer
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Renovations
Ltd
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Registered
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Plumbing
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Cell 027 366 9091
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2172994
Landscaping
STEWART CONTRACTING
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large colour range available
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• Independently owned and operated
• Competitive pricing
Servicing North CanterburyDistricts
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$
17,494
2013 HONDA FITSHUTTLE
HYBRID
Cruise Control, Heated Seats,
Push Start, Traction Control.
REBATE AVAILABLE!
2014 HONDA FITHYBRIDS
54,000kms,1500cc,Alloys,Cruise
Control,PushStart, Keyless Entry.
2017 NISSANNOTEE-POWER X
8000kms, 1200cc, Push start, Lane
Departure Warning,5Star Safety
Rating. REBATEAVAILABLE!
POSSIBLE REBATE
AVAILABLE
$1,532.28
POSSIBLE REBATE
AVAILABLE
$1,161.10
$
14,894 $
12,485
$
16,494
$
13,494
POSSIBLE REBATE
AVAILABLE
$1,016.76
POSSIBLE REBATE
AVAILABLE
$872.41
2013 TOYOTA COROLLA
FIEDLERHYBRIDG
1500cc, TractionControl,Reverse
Camera,FulliedOptioned, Alloys.
2014 TOYOTA PRIUS ALPHA S
1800cc, Full Electrics, Push Start,
5Star Safety Rating. REBATE
AVAILABLE!
2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE M
72350kms, 1200cc, Alloys, Push
Button Start.
2012 MAZDA DEMIO 13 -
SKYACTIVE
32000kms, 1300cc Alloys, Keyless
Entry, Traction Control.
2012 HONDA INSIGHT
EXCLUSIVE XL
29000kms, 1500cc, Alloys, Reversing
Camera, Traction Control.
From $
32,494
$
31,485
$
36,999
$
15,990
$
20,999
2019 TOYOTA HIACE5DR
DIESEL
Keyless Entry,LaneDeparture
Warning, Roof Racks, Traction
Control -4Available!
2018NISSAN NV350 CARAVAN
LONG
60000kms,2000cc,Reverse
Camera, 5Door,Petrol, Low kms.
2019 MITSUBISHI TRITON DC
GLXR 4WD
2442cc, Cruise Control, Keyless
Entry,NZNew,Reversing
Camera, Towbar.
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 GREATWALL STEED
2.4/5MT
24500kms,Loadedwith AfterMarket
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*
2574840