North Canterbury News: June 22, 2023

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All aboard A428 for atrip through the pass 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

It was astep back in time at the Weka 

Pass Railway last Saturday night. 

Asteam traintook to the tracks 

thankstofire bansbeing lifted, 

allowing it to run. 

Several day and night trips are 

planned by the volunteer team at Weka 

Pass Railway over June and July aboard 

the 114yearA428 steam locomotive. 

This will allow enthusiasts to 

experience atrip on the locomotive, 

which has been in service for over 30 

years,before it goes into the workshops 

for some major repairs. 

Several passengers dressed for the 

occasion and on arrival at Waikari, 

many sat down for ameal at the Star & 

GarterHotel. 

Natasha PearsonofRangiorasays 

she got dressed up becauseshe enjoyed 

being partofthe nostalgia of riding on 

the old steamtrain. 

‘‘It’sanexciting and fun thingtodo, 

get dressed up and ridethrough the 

night in an old steam locomotive 

carriage.’’ 

Hurunui resident Jo Retallick says it 

was afun night out for her and her 

friends. 

‘‘It was all the noises and the smells of 

the steam locomotive thatIfound 

special about the night train. 

‘‘It was so well organised and the 

peoplerunning it were so friendly, plus 

it was good to see something so special 

using all local services.’’ 

Cust residents Heather Pearce and 

Doris McCormack say they had agreat 

night out withtheirgroup of friends as 

they rodethe rails. 

Recentlong spells of dry hot weather 

over summer meant the volunteer 

railway could onlyrun its popular 

twicedaily servicesonweekends with 

their vintagediesels due to the firerisk. 

Weka PassRailway chairman Paul 

Markholm says A428 was saved from 

being tornapart by NZ Railways thanks 

to agroup in Greymouth. 

Since thenthe Weka Pass Railway 

has leaseditinperpetuity. 

‘‘We love running it, and so do the 

enthusiasts,’’ says Mr Markholm. 

All aboard ... Weka Pass Railway steam locomotive driver William Stringer checks for passengers boarding as he waits to depart 

Glenmark Station. 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

LastSaturday’snight trainwas a 

great success, he says,and was fully 

booked. 

WekaPass Railway was especially 

gratefulfor the staff at the Star&Garter 

Hotel in Waikari which opened its 

doors to look afterthe 114 passengers 

on the wet night. 

Driving the specialnight steam train 

from the GlenmarkStation at Waipara, 

to Waikariand back again is alot of fun, 

says locomotive driver William 

Stringer. 

The Kiwi Rail fitter saysyou have to 

be in tune with it. 

‘‘Listen to everythingitsays and know 

what it wants to get the job done.’’ 

And that includes makingsure there 

is enough sand on hand to spray on to 

the tracksahead to provide traction 

during the wet drizzly weather 

experienced on Saturdayevening. 

‘‘You are listeningcarefullytothe 

noises made by the gearsand boiler, to 

catch it when it slips on the wet rails. 

‘‘At the same time,you are always 

watching out ahead and coping with the 

rails turning away into blackness as you 

wait for the locosmain light to catch up 

on the manyturns we haveonthe 

12.5kmlong journey.’’ Williamand 

fireman PeterSeatterlove beinginthe 

locos cabin duringanight run,and are 

looking forward to the otherscheduled 

trips coming up shortly. 

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2 The North Canterbury News, June 22, 2023 

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Ashortage of driver licence testers in 

North Canterbury is frustrating 

attempts by young wouldbedrivers to 

sit their practical driving tests. 

And parents are fed up trying to get 

bookings for their children through the 

VehicleTesting New Zealand(VTNZ) 

on line system. 

Waikukuresident SarahLodge says 

when she tried to get avacantslot for 

her son in early June, to sit his 

restricted licence test,she found it hard 

to get anywhere on the VTNZ site. 

When she tried to bookitmanually 

she was told there werenoslots 

available until well after the end of 

July. 

She asked them to look beyond North 

Canterbury, but therewere no slots 

anywhere in Christchurch or mid 

Canterbury. 

‘‘I was astounded by theirreply. They 

said the only thingIcould do was to 

continually review the website each 

day, and hopeavacancy comesup.’’ 

The healthcare worker saysthere in 

lies another problem. 

‘‘The way the websiteworks means I 

have to reinput all the relevantdata 

each and everytime Ilog on. 

‘‘It takes time, time Iamsure many 

parentsdon’t have to manually reenter 

all of the data, and there is alot of it, 

just to be toldnoslotsare available.’’ 

Mrs Lodge asks why the system 

cannot be set up to store applicants' 

data to make it easier to look for any 

vacant slots. 

‘‘It’s abit of arigmarole to get on 

every time, and because it doesn'tallow 

you to look past two months ahead there 

is no way to plan. 

‘‘You just have to keep reconnecting 

and coming up against the ‘no slots 

available’ message. 

‘‘There mustbequite afew people in 

the same boat as me, and all we can do 

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She saysshe has written to Waka 

Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, who 

contract VTNZtodeliver the licensing 

service,and was told it had nothing to 

do withit. 

Mrs Lodge saysWaka Kotahi should 

be keeping tabs on the service delivery. 

NZ Salvation Army Driver 

Programme coordinator for the South 

Island regional driver hub,Julia 

Graham,says she knows just how 

frustrating it is for parents and drivers. 

‘‘Weare in the same boat.Every day 

we are looking for slots to book our 

clients in for testing.’’ 

She saysthey have had to adaptsince 

theycame back from Covid whenthe 

problem of no slots became muchmore 

obvious. 

‘‘Now we log on daily to try to place 

our young drivers. 

‘‘I hope they get some moretesters 

soon.’’ 

Mrs Lodge saysshe finally grabbeda 

sudden vacancyinthe middle of July, 

but now both she and her son have to 

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to the Lichfield Street VTNZtesting 

station. 

AVTNZ spokesperson says the wait 

times in Canterbury have variedover 

recentweeks and VTNZ is managing 

this by having extratesting officers 

assistingfrom Wellington. 

‘‘We also havetwo additional Driver 

Testing Officers under training in 

Christchurch, with training completion 

due to finish in late June.’’ 

She says the waittimes are being 

managed, and wait timesshould be on 

average 16 workingdays for afull 

licence and 24 working days for a 

restricted test. 

But numbers supplied to the North 

Canterbury NewsbyVTNZ show wait 

times in Rangiora are around 29 

working daysfor both classes of testing. 

AWaka Kotahispokesperson said 

based on theirfigures,the average wait 

time for the Canterbury region as of 

June 13, was 33 days for arestricted 

test, and 16 days for afull test. 

Petitioners brave freezing weather in Oxford 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Aproposed landfill near Oxford has 

prompted three Oxford women to bear 

the brunt of freezing cold weather over 

the past two weeks, to collect signatures 

on apetition calling for ahalt to the 

proposal. 

They have gathered 600 signatures, 

and will present the petition to the 

Oxford Ohoka Community Board in 

support of the board’s opposition to the 

landfill, along with that of individual 

submitters and other organisations. 

Around 400 submissions were 

received in response to the resource 

consent applications to expand arock 

quarry, and develop alandfill at 513 

Trigg Road, View Hill, northwest of 

Oxford. 

Woodstock Quarries Ltd has 

submitted five resource consent 

applications to Environment 

Canterbury (ECan), and aland use 

consent with the Waimakariri District 

Council, to expand an existing hard rock 

quarry, and develop alandfill for 

disposal of construction and demolition 

waste, contaminated soils and special 

wastes. 

Ahearing was due to begin in Oxford 

on Tuesday, May 16, but has been 

postponed until July 3, to allow more 

time to consider changes proposed by 

the applicant. 

Residents concerns are the waste will 

be toxic, could contaminate awater 

aquifer, the possibility of fire, air 

pollution, and damage to roads. 

The hearing will run from Monday to 

Wednesday, July 3to5,Friday, July 7, 

and Monday to Wednesday, July 17 to 19. 

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Autumn Splendour is Supreme 


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It had earlier won the Autumn 

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SilverLining, designedbyColab and 

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In Jest,designed by Biddy Getz and 

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Ahuge crowd turnedout in the 

Kaikōura Town Hall to witness the 

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The showwas organised andrun by 

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Potholed ... 

Aseries of potholes that has Mel McCormack fed up and concerned. 

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Deep dissatisfaction 


Mel McCormack is fed up with dodging 

potholes and seeing vehicles taking to 

the grass verge to dodge them on Conway 

and Catherwoods Roads, near Cust. 

He fears for the safety of children on 

schools buses, head on collisions as 

people try to dodge potholes, and 

damage to cars as they deepen. 

One huge pothole on Conway Road, 

has had an orange cone put in front of it 

in recent days to stop vehicles driving in 

to it. 

Mel is worried that people trying to 

dodge potholes could come to grief, 

particularly as one is near acorner on 

Conway Road. 

‘‘If there happened to be atruck 

coming the other way, the other driver 

would never know what happened,’’ he 

says. 

Added to this is vehicles being 

‘‘shaken to bits’’ on Conways Road 

thanks to corrugations, despite crawling 

along at snails pace. 

‘‘It is like judder bars. It shakes your 

car to bits,’’ says Mel. 

The population in the area had 

increased 10fold over the past 10 to 15 

years, and with it the number of vehicles 

using the roads, he says. 

Mel, afarmer, has contacted the 

Waimakariri District Council, but to no 

avail. 

‘‘It is just lucky we have had adry 

spell,’’ he says. 

Normally, Mel says the council is ‘‘flat 

out’’ metalling before winter, and the 

roads were all graded ready for winter. 

Adrive along the roads by the North 

Canterbury News confirmed Mel’s 

description, with potholes littering their 

entire length. 

The Waimakariri District Council has 

been contacted for comment. 

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By DAVID HILL, 

LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER 

Environment Canterbury chair Peter 

Scott is deflated and disappointed about 

the Government’s lack of investment in 

flood protection in the region. 

The council believed it had astrong 

case for funding in last month’s budget, 

given there was asignificant risk of 

flooding along the region’s 78,000km of 

river systems. 

‘‘As the regional council in New 

Zealand’s largest region, it feels like we 

are being neglected when it comes to the 

futureproofing of the region,’’ says Mr 

Scott. 

While he acknowledges the 

government needed to prioritise support 

for the North Island, he said an event 

similar to Cyclone Gabrielle could 

happen in the South Island. 

‘‘Flooding is the number one natural 

disaster in New Zealand and, with the 

impacts of climate change becoming 

more significant and frequent, we are at 

risk here in Canterbury. 

‘‘Along with other regional councils, 

we made ajoint submission to the 

Government asking for coinvestment in 

amajor flood protection programme.’’ 

The regional councils had proposed 

that the government join forces to coinvest 

$257 million over the next three 

years. 

It would have allowed the funding of 

92 urgent flood protection projects 

throughout New Zealand, Cr Scott said. 

‘‘We have been asking central 

government to coinvest with us in flood 

prevention measures and river 

management since 1989, however, it has 

been ratepayers across the country 

footing the bill.’’ 

Cr Scott said the network of 78,000 

kilometres of river systems included 

national assets such as Waka Kotahi 

New Zealand Transport Agency roads, 

and KiwiRail bridges that ran near 

rivers, power, and internet 

infrastructure. 

Damage to this infrastructure would 

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another major flood event. 

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or how events might impact on 

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of adequate flood protections, Cr Scott 

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Sherlock with family twist 

SherlockHolmes andDrWatson 

areset to takecentrestage in the 

Rangiora TownHall nextmonth. 

TheHartley School of 

Performing Arts’ intermediate 

andsenior production of Sherlock 

will be performed during the 

school holidays. 

Theshowhas beenwritten and 

directedbyPaul Johnson, who has 

cast three Sherlocksand three Dr 

Watsons to solve three different 

mysteries. 

‘‘We havealarger cohortofyear 

13sthisyear, so we have areally 

high calibre of performers,’’ 

school director Dale Hartley 

Brown says. 

‘‘We alwayshavethe challenge 

of howdoweallowall of our 

students to shineinacreativeway 

whichissuitable for families.’’ 

Even choosing therightsongs 

forafamily audiencecan be 

difficult, shesays. 

‘‘Even withthe mostbenign of 

songs, you canprint out thelyrics 

andthink, ‘I don’t want my 

students sayingthat’.’’ 

Onecreative way to allow a 

greater number of students to 

shineishaving adancetroop to 

createthe persona of the hound in 

themystery TheHound of the 

Baskervilles. 

Theother mysteries are AStudy 

in Scarlet and AScandal in 

Bohemia. 

Thewilydetective Sherlock 

Holmes andhis sidekick Dr 

Watson werethe subjectofa 

seriesofnovels by Britishwriter 

SirArthur ConanDoyle in the late 

19th andearly 20thcenturies. 

Thecharacters have come back 

into popularcultureinrecent 

years through movies and 

On the trail ... Lucas Waghorn 

plays Sherlock. PHOTOS: DALE HARTLEYBROWN 

televisionseries, which portrayed 

dark and grislytalesofmurder. 

Butthe Hartley version will be a 

littledifferent,Dalesays. 

‘‘It is afamily showand that’s 

important to me, so thereare no 

murder scenes. 

‘‘Thereisamoment whereyou 

thinkthere is, but it is soon 

discovered it is somethingelse.’’ 

Theproductionissomething of 

swansong forPaul Johnson, who 

startedout as oneofDale’s 

students, before becomingatutor. 

He hasdirectedanumber of 

showsover theyears. 

Paul is steppingback to 

concentrate on his business,Iron 

KnightGaming. 

Making apoint. .. Lee Pockson 

plays Dr Watson. 

‘‘Ihave done my best to 

challengethe seniorschoolwith 

somethingnew to sinktheir teeth 

into,’’ he says. 

‘‘Abunch of themIhaveworked 

with over the years,soitwill be 

sadtosay goodbye.’’ 

Madeleine Douglas,Oliver 

Burnsand Lucas Waghornwill 

take turns at playing thefamous 

detective, while LeePockson, 

Georgia Foulds andVaeaSyddall 

payDrWatson. 

Tickets are on sale at 

townhallcinemas.co.nzorthe 

RangioraTownHallfor 2pm 

showsThursday, Friday and 

Saturday,July 6to8,and 7.30pm 

showsonThursday and Friday. 

NEWS 

The North Canterbury News, June 22, 2023 

Barrier safety 


Local Democracy Reporter 

Wire barriers save lives, 

say transport engineers. 

Residentsalong State 

Highway 1inNorth 

Canterbury have been 

calling for reducedspeeds 

in preference to median 

safety barriers. 

But Waka KotahiNew 

Zealand Transport 

Agency’s transport 

engineers says evidence 

supports the use of wire 

barriers in saving lives of 

motorists and 

motorcyclists. 

They havealready been 

installed on the 

Christchurch Northern 

Corridorasfar north as 

Cam River, to the north of 

Kaiapoi. 

Waka Kotahiwas 

proposing to install them 

on the stretch of road 

between the Pegasus 

roundaboutand Waikuku. 

But at apublic meeting 

with Waka Kotahi director 

of regionalrelationships, 

JamesCaygill, in April 

residents called for a 

speedlimit reduction to 

60kmhinpreference to 

wire barriers. 

The speedlimit has 

already been reduced to 

80kmh. 

Former Christchurch 

city councillor Mike 

Stevens, who owned 

propertyatSaltwater 

5 

Creek, just north of Ashley 

River, has advocated 

setting aspeed limit of 

60kmh fromCam River to 

Woodend, and thenfrom 

WoodendtoAshley River. 

AWaka Kotahi 

spokesperson said 3.5kms 

of wire barriers were 

installed on SH1, just 

north of Wellington, in 

2005. 

In the four years prior to 

the year 2000there were 

eight fatalities, two 

seriousinjuries and seven 

minor crashesonthat 

stretchofroad. 

But between2005and 

October2015, the wire 

barrierhas been hit more 

than 100 times without a 

single death,the 

spokesperson said. 

The wire barriers were 

particularly important in 

saving the lives of 

motorcyclists, who had 

less protection in the 

event of acrash. 

TheUniversityofNew 

South Wales has 

completed an indepth 

analysisofmotorcycle 

impacts intoroadside 

barriers in New Zealand 

andAustralia. 

Thedata showsbarriers 

contributed to avery 

small percentage of 

motorcycle fatalities. 

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OPINION 


Mayor Marie Black 

Time given by all is 

held in high regard 

Amessage of thanks, encouragement 

and support. 

Amessage of thanks 

As many of you will be aware elected 

members and staff have completed the 

round of engagement in relation to the 

proposed draft annual plan. 

Iwould especially like to acknowledge 

and thank community members who 

attended the sessions in Hanmer 

Springs, Culverden, Waikari, Cheviot, 

Omihi, Amberley and the one zoom 

session held. 

Your council has received written 

feedback and some residents also chose 

to attend aworkshop to speak to their 

feedback. 

Your time and effort to provide 

feedback, both written and verbal, is 

held in high regard. 

Iappreciate that you have taken the 

time and effort to providesome insights 

from your perspective, and this will be 

evaluated andconsidered at an 

extraordinary meeting of council. This is 

amandatory process for all local 

authorities, whohave their annual plans 

adopted by June 30, 2023. 

Amessage of encouragement 

On behalf of the Hurunui District 

Youth Council,Iwant to encourage 

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attendance to attend the YES camp. 

After some strong advocacy 

particularly from Youth councillor Sam 

Bush from Waiau, this weeklong 

residential event, will be held between 

July 1014 ,inHanmer Springs. 

This is afully fundedcourse that is 

aimed at 16to19yearolds whohave an 

interest or want to find out more about 

emergency services. 

The YES camp will provide ataste of 

real practical experience andthe 

opportunity to work alongside the 

professionals and volunteers in our 

community. If know someone who may 

be interested please contact Jo 

Sherwood 02718004655 before June 22. 

Amessage of support 

Ihave again agreed to participate in 

“The Big Splash” at the Rangiora RSA 

this Friday night with fundsraised to 

support the Stroke SupportGroup in 

Rangiora. 

Given that many families are affected 

by stroke it is important that people 

stand up to support this event. 

If you would like to support me that 

would be appreciated. 

To donate, go to: The CharlesUpham 

Big Splash 2023 (raisely.com)and donate 

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Future of transport 

By NORMAN WEST 

Chair Waimakariri Agefriendly Advisory Group 

The WaimakaririDistrict Council is 

running aproject to develop scenarios 

for the future needs of transport in the 

WaimakaririDistrict as the population 

expands. 

The WaimakaririAgefriendly 

Advisory group is aware of the sorts of 

issuesbeing faced,and you will know 

these from your own experiences. 

Problems with parking in many of 

the townsinthe Waimakariricause 

difficulties accessing services and 

shops. 

We know our councilwants to 

improve the parking, and we would 

encourage them to waste no time in 

doing so! 

It is especially difficultfor older 

people, and those with mobility issues, 

to parkwith closeand easy accessfor 

appointments in our towns, and we 

know solutions do not always come 

easily. 

There is aneed to provide more 

clearly identified disabled car parks. 

In our discussions with Alistair Gray, 

acouncil staffmember involved in the 

project, our AdvisoryGroup notedbus 

services, and applaudsthe changethat 

has enabled GoldCard holders to have 

free use of the busesbefore 9am and 

after 3pm. 

We also notedthe increaseduse of 

the direct bus services for commuting 

to workand school. 

At the same time we identified 

Oxfordwhere there is alack of bus 

services. 

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Aparticular issue affecting elderly 

people in the Waimakariri is 

appointments for health care. 

Our WaimakaririAgefriendly 

Advisory Group has asked Te Whatu 

Ora (Canterbury) to make 

appointments so they work in with 

scheduled shuttle buses and bus 

servicetimetables. Along standing 

concern, stilltobeaddressed, is the 

WoodendRoad Bypass. 

It is asignificant safety matter not 

only for the elderly, but alsofor 

children and their parents. 

Our Agefriendly Advisory Group 

notes that changes and developments 

are constantlybeing made to our 

transport networks. 

We willtake the opportunity to 

continue being informed about 

proposals,and provide feedback that 

conveys the views of older people and 

local knowledge. 

We willhighlight achecklist 

developed by the World Health 

Organisation(WHO) which clarifies 

the essentialfeaturesand needs of 

Agefriendlycommunities,and that 

they are takeninto account. 

Our WaimakaririAgeFriendly 

Advisory Group meets each month and 

will welcome any feedback, comments, 

or suggestions on how our 

communities can become moreAgefriendly. 

We have recentlyrevised our 

terms of referenceand are determined 

to use as atouch stone WHO’s very 

valuable resource as a“checklist”. 

You can helpbysharingwith us any 

concerns or ideas that will make life 

more Age friendly. 

Official information requests add to staff workload 



An unusuallyhigh number of official 

information requests is keeping 

Waimakariri District Councilstaff busy. 

In the three months fromMarch to May 

the council received 61 requests for 

information under the Local Government 

Official Information and Meetings Act, 

comparedto32for thesame period last 

year. 

This included 32 requests for 

information lastmonth. 

Waimakariri District Councilchief 

executive Jeff Millwardsaid the requests 

were adding to staffworkload. 

‘‘We are making sure we respond to 

them promptly,but it is causing quite abit 

of work.’’ 

The requests covered arange of topics. 

Councillorsand council staff havealso 

been kept busy with submissions and 

emailsobjecting to the inclusion of 

statements relating to the United Nations’ 

2030 Agendafor Sustainable Development 

in the council’s 2023/24annual plan. 

Known as Agenda 2030,itwas adopted 

by the UnitedNations’ 193 member 

nations, including New Zealand, in 2015. 

It comprised 17 goals including 

eliminating poverty,and afocus on health 

andwellbeing, education,gender equality, 

clean water, an end to war and action on 

climatechange. 

Mr Millward saidthe sustainable 

development goals were‘‘a set of 

aspirational statements’’. 

‘‘Itdoesn’t drive our business. 

‘‘The inclusion in the annualplan shows 

how our business relates to it, such as our 

communitywellbeing.’’ 

He said the council first included the 

statements in its 2021/31Long Term Plan, 

receiving no objections at the time. 

It would be consulting on it again in next 

year’s 2024/34Long Term Plan, he said. 

‘‘To the average Joe Bloggsthose 

statements look good, but to some sections 

of the community they may feel it looks 

like we have outside influence.’’ 

Some submittersclaimed the council 

had never consulted on the Agenda 2030 

statements and questionedwhy the 

council was ‘‘adopting,implementing and 

promotingforeignpolicy of unelected and 

unaccountable bodies’’ likethe United 

Nations. 

They claimed Agenda 2030 was being 

used to takeover assetslike Three Waters 

and ‘‘to controlour lives’’. 

International media organisation 

Reuters has several Fact Checks on its 

website related to Agenda2030 

conspiracies on social media. 

Areport two years agorevealed social 

media users were falsely suggesting the 

existence of Agenda 2030 was proof the 

Covid19 pandemic was part of a 

conspiracy. 

Another Reuters report found Agenda 

2030did not have astated goal to have 

people ‘‘own nothing and be happy’’ by 

2030, as claimed by social media users. 

‘‘The [Agenda 2030] framework outlines 

an aimtoensureall people have access to 

ownershipand controlover landand other 

forms of property,’’the reportsaid. 

Respondingtosocial media claims 

earlierthis year, Reuters saidAgenda 

2030‘‘laysout goals and targets for helping 

countries to achieve sustainable 

development,but contains no ‘laws’ of any 

kind’’. 

The council was due to signoff its 

2023/24annualplan on Tuesday, June 20. 

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RANGIORA

Blessing artwork ... Rangiora New Life School pastor, Stan Stewart, centre, says aprayer 

for the school’s new outdoor mural at abreakfast celebration at the school last week. 


Mural transforms wall 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

Ablankwall at Rangiora New Life School 

has been transformed into‘‘a fantastic 

mural’’celebratingthe school’shistory. 

School principal,StephenWalters says 

the mural is ‘‘a neatwee collaborative 

project’’as students,teachersMattEvans, 

Chris French,and Mel Doney, had been 

workingonwithChristchurch artist 

MargotKorhonen. 

‘‘Wehad ablank walland avision, and 

now we have abeautiful new wall,’’ he 

says. 

‘‘Weare wrapped withthe result.Itis 

justadelight to have it hereatour school. 

Iamblownaway by it.’’ 

Margotbecame involvedwith the 

project in September2020after Rangiora 

New LifeSchool’steacherofsenior art 

andphotography, Lynne Hopkins, had 

seen the workshe haddoneonthe 

Leithfield Schoolmural. 

‘‘Muralprojects take alot of 

organisation, usuallyittakes months to 

getthe permissions,raisethe funds 

required and develop the conceptand 

then final designapproval,’’ Margotsays. 

‘‘Rangiora NewLife School hadhoped 

to do it in early 2021, butthe joys of Covid 

kind of gotinthe way.’’ 

Themuralwas unveiledlast 

Wednesday with abreakfast blessing held 

by the school’spastor, StanStewart. 

Funding came fromCreativesinSchools, 

awellbeing programmedelivered by the 

MinistryofEducationinpartnership with 

theMinistryfor Culture and Heritage Te 

Manatū Taongaand CreativeNew 

Zealand. 

Millie-Jane 

wins contest 


Hurunui College student and Hurunui 

YouthCouncilchairperson,Millie 

Jane McIlraith, aged16, has won the 

LionsDistrict 202EYoung Speech 

Makercontest. 

MillieJane’s main speech topic was 

Why New Zealand Should Ban 

Electric Cars. The contestwas hosted 

by the Rangiora LionsClub at the 

Rangiora RSA Club, earlier this 

month. There were fourcontestants 

competing from District202E which 

includes the top half of the South 

Island, fromthe Nelsonarea, down to 

SouthWestland, across to 

Marlborough and down to the north 

bank of the RakaiaRiver. 

District youth coordinator Becca 

Baynton says each contestant had to 

prepare aspeech lasting fiveminutes 

and no longer than six minutes. Topics 

were:DifferenceBetweenEnglish and 

American Dialect, Teenagers in the 

Workforce, Change, and Why New 

Zealand Should Ban Electric Cars. 

Theirsecondspeech was an 

impromptu. Contestants were given a 

topicone minute before they spoke, 

and then they had two minutes to 

deliver their speech. 

‘‘Allcontestantswere well versed 

with their topic and presented 

themselvesvery well,’’ Becca said.The 

LionsClubs' MultipleDistrict 

Speechmakerfinals, for contestants 

from throughoutNew Zealand, will be 

held at theRangiora RSA on Saturday, 

August 12. 

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Margaret camps out 


Margaret Woodcock knows what to 

expect when she camps out in Rangiora. 

The 83yearold Rangiora 

grandmother spend will spend Friday 

night, June 30, under canvas to raise 

funds to support Christian World 

Service and their global aid operations, 

helping people living on roads forced 

from their homes by wars, conflict or 

famine. 

‘‘I last camped out when Iwas in my 

30s in the Snowdonia range in Wales,’’ 

she says. 

‘‘I know it will be cold, possibly chilly 

or wet, who knows, but Iwon’t be alone.’’ 

Several members of the Rangiora Boys 

Brigade will also be camping in the 

Trinity Methodist Church on the same 

night. 

She says while the Boys Brigade 

members will sleep on the floor of the 

church, she and others will be in tents 

out on the grounds of the church. 

‘‘This is the first time Ihave 

undertaken this type of sponsored 

fundraising. 

‘‘I used to see members of 

congregations doing it in England in past 

years, sleeping on pavements while 

raising funds for those in need, but this 

will be afirst for me.’’ 

Margaret says she is under no illusions 

about how cold it will be, and says she 

has plenty of blankets and clothing 

layers to keep her warm during her night 

fundraiser. 

‘‘It’s going to happen rain or shine, 

frost or snow, I'll be there.’’ 

The retired school teacher says she 

intends to put up her tent on Friday 

Wrapped up warm ... Looking forward to 

her night in atent under the stars come rain 

or shine, to raise funds to support those in 

need, is 83yearold Rangiora grandmother 

Margaret Woodcock. 


afternoon and after some other church 

fundraising activities later on Friday 

night, she thinks they will all head off to 

bed around nine or ten o’clock. 

She says it’s not going to be easy for 

someone of her age sleeping rough, but 

she is doing what she can to help others. 

To help sponsor Margaret, contact the 

Trinity Methodist Church at (03) 313 

3448. 

Speed limits in focus 



New speed limits are being considered 

for Kaikōura. 

The Kaikōura District Council is 

reviewing speed limitsacross the district 

in line with the Government Policy 

Statementonland transport. 

The Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2022, 

which came into effect in May last year, 

required councils to develop aspeed 

management planevery threeyears 

based on Waka Kotahi New Zealand 

Transport Agency safespeed guidelines. 

Chief executive Will Doughtysaid a 

paper willbepresented to the council 

meeting at thisend of the month, as staff 

work on adraftspeedmanagement plan 

for the district. 

‘‘Ourteam has beenworking with a 

Waka Kotahi representative to 

undertake aspeed management review 

and we are puttingforward some 

suggestions. 

‘‘It is mainly aroundreducingspeeds 

on unsealed roads and around schools 

and havingappropriate speeds.’’ 

Speedlimits on unsealed roadswill be 

reduced from 100kph to 80 or 60kph, 

whilespeed limitsaround schools and 

the hospital will reduceto30kph, Mr 

Doughty says. 

As apopular tourist town,Kaikōura 

attracted alarge number of visitors who 

were unfamiliar withlocalroads. It is 

particularly for people who don’tknow 

thoseroads, like the Puhi Valley Road 

wherethere are campsites,’’ he says. 

‘‘People tend to drive to the conditions 

or the speedlimits and if people aren’t 

capable of driving to the higher speeds 

then the speed limits need to be looked 

at.’’ 

Mr Doughtysaid the council planned to 

consult on the draft Kaikōura Speed 

Management Plan beforepresentingitto 

Waka Kotahi later in the year. 

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Housing under the spotlight in Waimakariri 


Local Demcoracy Reporter 

Provision of housing is under review in 

the Waimakariri district. 

Waimakariri District Council chief 

executive Jeff Millward says the council 

considers its role as more of an enabler 

than aprovider of housing. 

‘‘At this stage we are not geared up for 

social housing, but we do have housing 

for the elderly,’’ Mr Millward said. 

‘‘We have agrowing elderly 

population and we need to provide for 

that in the future. 

‘‘The open market or the government 

may bridge that gap, but what role does 

the local authority have in that 

provision?’’ 

Affordable housing has become ahot 

topic with the housing boom in the 

district in recent years, which has raised 

questions around what role the council 

should be playing. 

The councils seeking feedback on its 

draft housing policy 2023, which 

considers housing provision in the 

district. 

Historically the council has been a 

provider of pensioner housing, with 112 

older person’s units in Rangiora, 

Kaiapoi, Oxford and Woodend. 

But Mr Millward says organisations 

like Kāinga Ora and Vision West were 

better placed to offer social housing. 

The council formed ahousing working 

group two years ago to review the 

housing challenges in the district. 

The review was comprehensive, 

considering Three Waters service 

provision and reviewing the council’s 

property portfolio, including what 

properties should be purchased and 

what should be sold. 

It also considered how to support 

people’s physical health, social and 

cultural wellbeing, and whether 

available housing matched the changing 

needs and aspirations of the community. 

The Bellgrove development in 

Rangiora is seeking to provide arange 

of housing options, but questions 

remained around affordability and 

section size. 

Central government legislation 

attempted to address this by passing the 

Resource Management (Enabling 

Housing Supply and Other Matters) 

Amendment Act in December 2021, to 

allow for up to three housing units and 

up to three storeys on asingle urban 

section. 

The Greater Christchurch Spatial 

Plan attempted to address issues like 

urban sprawl with more compacted 

housing. 

‘‘We are agrowth district and we 

would have to say we are alittle bit 

different to Christchurch,’’ Mr Millward 

says. 

There are comparatively fewer rental 

properties, while many are attracted to 

the district with the prospect of owning 

alarger section. 

The compact form of housing 

proposed in the Greater Christchurch 

Spatial Plan is going to ‘‘require a 

change in culture’’, he says. 

But the rising cost of housing is 

already driving the provision of smaller 

sections, such as those offered in the 

Bellgrove subdivision. 

Submissions close on the Waimakariri 

District Council’s draft housing policy 

on July 2. Go to letstalk.waimakariri. 

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Pure by the Barrelman wins Sustainability Award 


ANorthCanterbury husband and wife 

team have taken out the Commitment to 

Sustainability Site Award at the Field 

Days at Mystery Creek near Hamilton. 

Darryn and Tania Candy’s business Pure 

by the Barrelman,now based in the old 

mill complex at Waikuku, was recognised 

for thecouple’s ‘‘dedicationtothe 

environment’’ through repurposingoak 

wine barrels in their entiretytocreate 

ecofriendly products. 

Productsinclude platters,plant stands 

and furniture. Any leftover materials are 

donated to local restaurantsfor use in 

theirsmokers. 

Theircommitment to minimisingwaste 

extends to theirsite packagingand display 

props, whichare reinforcedusing 

recycled woolblankets and coffeesacks. 

The Fieldays Exhibitor Site Awards are 

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Pure by the Barrelman ... The winning 

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Fairy Tales from Clarkville School 

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Rangiora Rotary annual Des Moore Cup 

speech competition held at the Rangiora 

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sexist customs continue. 

The year seven and eight finalists 

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My Piano Teacher,Hayley Channings, 

Loburn School , Words and Their Power,’ 

Elli Toshach, West Eyreton School, ‘I 

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speeches and thanked the judges Jackie 

Watson and Sue Ngatukora. 

Rita Moore presented the Des Moore 

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Speech success ... Sasha FifieldKraal’s 

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Outdoor space ‘fabulous’ 


Oxfordpoet and musician Jason 

Clements is looking forward to more 

outdoor events at the new Good Street 

Laneway entertainment venue in 

Rangiora 

Jason performed at the venue with his 

band, The Argonauts, playing country 

folk music, afew days afterthe new 

venue was opened on May 27 and he likes 

the new space. 

‘‘It is anice openairspaceand has alot 

of scope, particularly in spring and 

summer, for music,poetryand busking 

events as well as school entertainment 

groups,’’hesays. 

The new area incorporates astage area 

for performers, seating, nighttime 

lighting, landscaped garden areas and 

striking red lamp posts. 

Duringthe opening of the venue, 

Waimakariri District Mayor, Dan Gordon 

said he was looking forward to the lane 

becomingarural community asset, and 

one that would make afantastic venue for 

concerts and events in the future. 

Ahire guide for the new outdoor 

entertainment space is being prepared 

by the council. 

‘‘Bookings for the new venue will be 

managed through the council’s 

GreenspaceTeam,’' said the council’s 

strategy and business unit'ssenior 

adviser, VanessaThompson. 

‘‘Thenew space is afabulous addition 

to the town centre and the local event 

scene,’’ she says. 

Althoughthere will not be aspecific 

online performance schedule available 

for upcoming events at the new venue, 

council staffwill be recommending event 

planners advertise their eventsacross all 

the usualonlineplatforms,such as the 

VisitWaimakariri website and other 

community socialmediapages. 

Draft spatial plan out 



Housing and publictransportare key 

issues in the draft Greater Christchurch 

Spatial Plan. 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon says the 

draftplan seekstoresolvehistorical issues 

around kāinganohoanga (settlement) 

development,and to unlock investment 

opportunities. 

Consultation on the draft plan is open 

untilJuly 23 and provides ablueprint for 

how populationand business growth will 

be accommodated in Greater Christchurch 

into the future. 

‘‘Focusing future development in and 

around specific areas means we can plan 

strategically for growth so there’s good 

public transport,qualityhighdensity 

housing,and plenty of greenspaces to 

enjoy,’’ Mr Gordon says. 

He says the draft plan sought to unlock 

investment opportunities in the Rangiora 

and Rolleston town centres, the 

Christchurch citycentre, Papanui, 

Riccarton and Hornby. 

It has been developed by the 

Whakawhanake Kāinga Komiti (Urban 

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Christchurch),and was built on the Huihui 

Mai let’s come together engagement 

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some of the big issues facing the city 

region, such as improving public transport, 

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climate resilience and restoringthe 

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development priority. 

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One North Canterbury school is sticking 

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Oxford Area School principal Mike 

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their ‘‘teams teaching’’ approach which 

sees asocial science teacher and a 

science teacher joining forces to offer 

subjects to year 9and 10 students over a 

semester. 

This followed Rangiora High School’s 

announcement it was moving back to 

specialist teachers for specialist 

subjects for its year 9and 10 students 

from next year, following acurriculum 

review. 

Sweeping changes were announced 

last month with internal walls to be 

installed in Rangiora High School’s 

open plan Rakahuri building, and the 

cooperative learning style of recent 

years for junior students would be 

dropped in favour of spending more 

time with specialist subject teachers. 

Deputy principal Haidee Tiffen said 

there would be amajor focus on 

‘‘teaching and learning’’and improving 

literacy and numeracy results. 

But in Oxford, Mr Hart said his 

teachers saw the benefits of their Rau 

Whetū (100 stars) programme. 

‘‘When we developed our year 9and 10 

curriculum we realised there were 

opportunities to pull learning areas 

together. 

‘‘We do the electives as well, because 

we want students to be able to do the 

subjects they love. 

‘‘It is successful because we offer both 

options.’’ 

Courses were offered like Earth to the 

Moon and CSI, to combine social science 

and science. 

The Earth to the Moon course 

celebrated the school’s connection to 

the stars, with its own observatory. 

It began with students learning about 

the history of the space race between 

the United States and the Soviet Union, 

before learning about the International 

Space Station and the Mars rovers. 

Mr Hart said there were plans to 

incorporate images from the school’s 

new meteor camera into the lessons. 

Students Elisha Ricketts (14) and 

Lucas Trewheela (13) said they were 

fascinated by the space station. 

‘‘It brings together all the countries in 

space and they do research to find cures 

in micro gravity,’’ Elisha said. 

BRIG workshop popular 

Arecent BRIG (BeginnersResearching 

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participantskeen to learnhow to 

research their familyhistories. 

Conducted by the Waimakariri branch 

of the New Zealand Society of 

Genealogists, attendees were 

introducedtothe many ways available 

to research their familyhistory. 

Society member Anne Sugden says 

manyneeded assistance in getting 

started. 

‘‘Others had issueswith finding 

adopted family membersorhad came 

up against brickwalls withwhere their 

family memberswere born or had died.’’ 

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start building their family trees, by 

joining genealogygroups, and talking 

withother likeminded people. 

Society secretary Christine Pearson 

spoke on howtoget started in genealogy 

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Digging deep into history ... Members 

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family trees via the cloud,which can be 

shared viasmartphone apps.’’ 

She says it’s easier now to access to 

large data bases and new AI apps 

(ChatCPT)greatly assist with research. 

‘‘It goes at four times the speed of 

sound and hovers at 400km above the 

earth. It takes 93 minutes to do afull 

orbit,’’ Lucas added. 

Deputy principal Sharyn Whitlow 

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‘‘We ask them at the start of the 

course, ‘what about CSI do you want to 

learn about?’.’’ 

This semester students were curious 

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to embark on a trip of a lifetime to a lot and in the last few years they had a 

fire burn down some of their classrooms 

St Patrick’s Kaiapoi Catholic Primary and to date, nothing has been rebuilt 

School is taking nine Year 7 and 8 pupils due to a lack of funding.” 

and two adults to the Cook Islands in The St Patrick’s contingent plans to 

term four to learn abou the local culture take some resourcesfor the school and 

and do some community service. is seeking support from the local North 

“This is our second trip and what we’ve Canterbury community. 

identified is the opportunity to do an A number of local sports organisations 

overseas trip like no other,” says teacher have agreed to donate sports equipment 

Pax O’Dowd, who wi l accompany the and local businesses have given some 

pupils to Rarotonga. 

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studentswilhavesome fun, but it’s Raro community groups in Rarotongatodo 

style and it’s an opportunity to give back some volunteering, planting and clean 

the local community and an opportunity 

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as Pacific communities as we l as our Rakahangahostel, which is named after 

di ferences.” 

one of the islands, and is like a marae, 

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Pacific Islands. 

and Board of Trustees member Angela “It’s very basic, but community focused His classmateCalebSpencesayshe 

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Although the Cook Islands is o ficia ly and cleaning. 

looking forward to returning. 

a part of New Zealand and uses New “They are wonderful hosts and are quite “I’m exciting to see the beach. It’s pre ty 

Zealand do lars, life is very di ferent on proud of their country and are rea ly hot at 30 degreesmost of the time and it 

the islands and local schools do not happy, humble people.” 

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The pupils said they were looking Their classmatesare looking forward to 

As we l as fundraising for the trip, Pax forward to visiting Rarotonga and learning about Cook Islands culture and 

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RURAL LIFE FARM MAINTENANCE 


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By JAMIEMCFADDEN, 

Trustee of the Hurunui Biodiversity Trust 

Maintenance on farms and small blocks 

conjures up pictures of fixing fences, 

yards, and tracks, but the maintenance 

of the farms’ natural assets and 

biodiversity is also recognised as an 

important task. 

Arecent report from the University of 

Canterbury found that 24percent of New 

Zealand’s native vegetation (2.8 million 

hectares) is estimated to be on sheep 

and beef farms. 

This hasn’t happened by chance, but is 

because of generations of farming 

families choosing to maintain native 

biodiversity on their farms. 

However, to properly protect these 

values requires active management and 

this can be at asignificant cost to 

landowners. 

Alocal government authored report in 

2016, Addressing New Zealand’s 

Biodiversity Challenge, identified pests 

and weeds as the biggest threat to our 

native biodiversity. 

Of these Iconsider the exploding feral 

deer population the control priority. 

From the mountains to the sea, feral 

deer are stripping out native forest 

understory, and hampering restoration 

efforts. 

We desperately need aproperly 

functioning national deer control action 

plan. 

The good news is that the farming 

community has recognised the deer 

threat with coordinated helicopter 

control operations targeting not only 

deer but also goats and pigs. 

Tallies of 50 to 100 each for deer and 

pigs off individual farms over a12month 

period is not unusual. 

The Hurunui Biodiversity Trust is 

keen to encourage greater coordinated 

control programmes across properties 

Biodiversity challenge ... Old Man’s Beard 

(Clematis vitalba), avigorous climber and 

smothers its host. Now is the time to control 

it. 

PHOTO: FILE 

and areas where biodiversity is most at 

risk. 

In the small animals’ rabbits and 

possum numbers have significantly 

decreased with ongoing control 

programmes. 

However, both are seeing a 

resurgence in some areas. 

The most labour intensive and 

difficult to control pests are feral cats, 

ferrets, stoats, and weasels. All are 

having adetrimental impact on native 

wildlife. 

On the weeds front the vigorous 

climber Old Mans Beard is one of the 

biggest threats. 

It is choking many waterways and is 

now marching into urban areas like 

Waiau and Amberley. Old Mans Beard is 

easy to spot at this time of the year with 

its fluffy seed heads. 

As with all other weeds, foliage 

spraying is most successful in the 

warmer times of the year when actively 

growing. 

Alternatively, cut the stems near the 

ground and chemical paste the stumps. 

Now is agood time to spot Old Mans 

Beard and control or record on amap to 

control later. 

Along with the traditional weeds of 

gorse, broom, hawthorn, and wilding 

pines, more exotic escapees are 

spreading including mayten trees, spur 

valerian, and boneseed. 

Another important area of 

maintenance is around waterways and 

wetlands. 

Winter being so wet is agood time to 

reassess fence lines, particularly key 

drainage points off paddocks and where 

wetlands extend out into paddocks. 

Cleaning out weed growth and excess 

silt build up from waterways is often 

done because ‘‘we have always done it’’ 

but in many cases may be unnecessary. 

The regulations are alot stricter 

around waterways now and activities in 

or near waterways need careful 

consideration –isitnecessary, what are 

the downsides of action or inaction. It is 

good practice to undertake large scale 

works when waterways are discoloured 

after rainfall, and not being used for 

swimming or fishing. 

The extent of maintenance tasks 

associated with the environment can be 

overwhelming for landowners. 

The key is working out the priorities 

on your property and targeting those. 

In some cases, such as near rivers, it 

may be best to ‘gift areas to nature’ and 

control to acertain line. Unfortunately, 

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The irrigation season is several 

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Failures of pumps and irrigation 

equipment during the season can waste a 

lot of time, restrict pasturegrowth and 

createstress. 

Regular equipment checks and ongoing 

maintenance is vitalinpreventing 

breakdowns, and reducing the chance of 

serious damage. 

Havingaweeklyormonthly,and an 

annualtask list for irrigation 

maintenance, whereyou can check tasks 

off easily, ensuresmaintenance is kept uptodate. 

Below is asummary of some essential 

maintenance procedures for most 

irrigation systems. 

Maintenance of irrigation system now. 

At the pump: 

Repair or replace broken meters and 

gauges. 

If the pumpisoperating more than 5% 

below specifications, consider taking 

actiontorepair. 

At the irrigator: 

Remove frost drain plugs. 

Remove any plugin cords and store 

them in acovered area off the ground. 

Tie boom irrigators so they can’t rotate; 

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Park the pivot in the samedirection as 

the prevailing wind to reducethe contact 

areaofwind on the machine. 

Do not park the pivot in the wheel tracks 

or downasteepincline. 

Pull Klinealongside apermanent 

fence, not under trees. 

Do not store irrigatorsnear treeswhich 

may break or fall over under the weight of 

snow. 

Arrange an annual maintenance check 

by the supplier, for travellingirrigators. 

Check majoroverhaul needs: usually 

every 10,00020,000 hours of operation. 

withborder dyke irrigation, review 

performanceand the need to redevelop 

border strips and levels. 

First irrigation 

At the pump: 

Ensuresurface pumpsare primed. 

Fill mainline slowly. 

Take andrecordinitial flow readings, 

operatingpressures and ampmeter 

readings–these will serve as benchmarks 

for the rest of the season 

listen for any unusualnoise. 

Check all pressure and/orflow switches 

whichcould have been damagedover the 

winter. 

checkany leaking seals,joints or glands. 

Check suction screens and surface 

watertakes. If auto clean,ensure it works. 

At the irrigator: 

Grease pumpand motor. 

Check operating pressuretocompare 

with initial readings or specifications. 

Check sprinklers for condition, rotation, 

blockage, wear and tear. 

Check hoses and pipesfor damage or 

leaks. 

During irrigation season 

At the pump: 

Grease pumpand motor. 

Check flow readings, operating 

pressures and amp readingstocompare 

with initial readings or specifications. 

At theirrigator: 

Check sprinklers for condition, rotation, 

blockage,nozzlesnot hooked up, wear and 

tear. 

Check irrigation speed and operating 

pressure. 

Check application depth and compare 

against design specifications. 

Check hoses and pipesfor damage or 

leaks. 

Follow maintenance schedule for 

regular greasing of travelling irrigators. 

Haveaplan to managetravelling 

irrigators in high winds. Thismay include 

turning water offbut keepingthe irrigator 

filled withwater; parking the irrigator 

behind shelter; or in the samedirection as 

the windtominimise the contactarea. Tie 

down rotarybooms. 

Trouble shooting: 

Problems with irrigation can range from 

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Plan to be flexible 


Being flexible with your planning is 

vital for effective farm management 

and maintenance. 

Theo Sneek, share milkers section 

chair at North Canterbury Federated 

Farmers, says he always has aplan. 

‘‘It starts back in November, when 

you put the first seed into the ground.’’ 

He says all farmers know what 

preparations they have to do for 

winter grazing and to look after their 

animals before calving. 

‘‘We all know how many stock units 

we will be running, how many 

paddocks to sow with either grass or 

fodder crops. 

‘‘We all have plans in place, but like 

every plan you have to be flexible with 

it to cope with changing weather and 

other things which can and sometimes 

do unexpectedly pop up.’’ 

Already, many of Theo’s 850 cows 

are in winter paddocks in West 

Eyreton. 

‘‘We started to dry them off from 

May to midJune at various stages.’’ 

He says the growing season this year 

went very well, and with this 

exceptional growth, he has plenty in 

hand to face the winter months ahead. 

The cows will feast on kale, and 

there is plenty of grass and hay for 

them as well. 

‘‘We move them around by road to 

nearby paddocks within the main 

property but will bring them back for 

calving.’’ 

He says he likes to have the cows 

nearby so that his staff of four, can 

help out when needed during the 

calving time and also monitor the 

amounts and types of feed available 

for them. 

Theo Sneek 

While the cows are wintering, Theo 

says there is still plenty to do around 

the farm. 

‘‘There are all the fences to 

maintain, plus we need to also service 

and store the irrigation units in 

preparation for the next season. 

‘‘Staff also have to be able to take 

their holidays as well, so there is 

plenty to do here.’’ 

But being flexible with your 

wintering plan is the key, believes 

Theo. 

‘‘You must be ready to change your 

winter plans if snow falls, or it 

becomes too wet. Animal health is our 

primary focus and we’ll be there when 

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shed maintenance schedules to 

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People working in farm dairies can 

potentially be exposed to hazards 

involving machinery and movingparts, 

animals, slips, trips, falls, exoskeletal 

injuries, electrical and chemical 

hazards and burns from hot water. 

The following hazards in farm dairies 

can be controlledthrough good design. 

Exposed platform rollers on rotary 

platforms: Provideaskirt around the 

platform or guard the rotary milking 

platform rollers. 

Projections at head height such as 

receivers, interceptors, pipes and rails: 

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Carrying out cattle husbandry, artificial 

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Poor drainage: Use nonslip rubber 

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Touching unguarded machinery: Guard 

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Cows going down and/or entering the 

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Kicking cows: Install kick rails. 

Distressed cows: Install goodsized 

personnel escapes or yard refuges. 

Eliminating the hazards ... Now is the time 

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RURAL LIFE 


Let nature do the heavy lifting in wetlands 

Farmers wantingtorestorewetlands on 

their farm areencouraged to leave nature 

to do thework. 

Fencing off water ways andreplanting 

sites with nativeplantscan be expensive, 

but it doesn't needtobethatway, says 

EnvironmentCanterburywetlands 

biodiversity advisor Jason Butt. 

‘‘Lettingnature do the heavy lifting is a 

bit of amantra of mine. 

‘‘Findout whatyou’vegot, observe and 

thentakeappropriate actionsbased on 

monitoring.’’ 

The ManagingWetlands as FarmAssets 

project ledbythe Landcare Trust has 14 

demonstration farms fromKaikōura to 

Otematata. 

Farmers and catchment groups 

carrying outthis work havefound natural 

reseedingcan helpdrive down some of 

the costonce astart is madeonclearing 

weeds. 

Mr Butt said plantingwas usually the 

lastcab offthe rankasawetland’s 

hydrology, putting the fence in theright 

place and weed control werepriorities, 

while nature usuallyprovided what 

belonged there. 

‘‘Itwill alsotend to provide weeds 

which is whyIprioritise weed control as 

that’s where therealworkcomesin. 

‘‘Sogenerally, youfind naturesteps in 

and alot of nativescoming in evenifit’s 

beeninpasture for 100 years generally 

not throughseedbanks, but through 

animals like ducks and pukekos.’’ 

He saidthere was an expectation that 

wetlands werethe ‘‘kidneys of the 

planet’’. 

There weregood for filtering water,but 

wetlands shouldnot be usedastreatment 

ponds as theycouldbedegradedifoverburdened. 

Hawarden’s Andrew and Charlotte 

Rutherford, of Double Tops farm, are 

among thosewho have developeda 

Restoring wetlands ... Hawarden farmers Charlotte and Andrew Rutherford have created awetland on their property. 

wetlandontheirfarm. 

The couplehave been farmingsheep, 

beefand deer in apartnership with 

Andrew’sparentsona6500hectare 

property thepast 11 years. 

The wetland is fed by severalcreeks 

coming off developed farmlandand used 

to be aholdingareaintheirmain 

laneway. 

‘‘Wedecided to getinvolved in this 

projectand get it allfenced off,’’ Mr 

Rutherfordsaid. 

‘‘Thereisabout onehectarehere anda 

secondpartfurther down of 1.5ha that 

we’ve fencedoff as well. Generallywe’ve 

just letit do it’s own thing, but Charlotte’s 

spent abit of timeplanting.’’ 

MrsRutherford said shestarted digging 

up flax twowinters agoand repositioning 

it to mimic natureinthe lowerpartofthe 

valley. 

‘‘They’ve eventuallystarted growing 

away, butthere werehuge big willows 

here as well.’’ 

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The battle begins for North Canty honours 

RUGBY 

By LINDSAY KERR 

TheLuisetti Seeds Combined 

Country competition came to an 

endonSaturday withCeltic 

takingitout over Prebbleton 

197. 

TheNorth Canterbury and 

Ellesmere sides willnow battle 

it out in their ownDivision 1 

competitions. 

Super Saturday willheraldthe 

resumption of play in North 

Canterbury,with all games being 

played at Saracens home 

ground,atSouthbrookPark, 

Rangiora. 

Until nowthe championship 

hadrun parallelwith the 

combinedcountry competition, 

with eachofthe eightteams 

playing threegames in thelocal 

titlerace. 

HeadingSaturday’sgames will 

be the Deans Shieldclash 

between Glenmark–Cheviot and 

Kaiapoi. 

Thecombined side hada 

disappointingearly start in the 

recently completed competition, 

whileKaiapoicametowithin 

threepoints of earningaplace in 

last Saturday’sfinal. 

Last season’s North 

Canterburychampionship was 

the closestseeninmany years, 

andanother close title clash is 

shaping up again. 

Along withGlenmarkCheviot 

andKaiapoi, Saracens, Ashley 

andHurunuiare other frontrunners.Ohokaiscapable, 

and 

has produced recent upsets, 

while Oxfordhasmade 

considerable progressaftera 

dismalstart toits season. 

Woodend’sspot at thebottom 

ofthetable remains, butits 2023 

seasonhas seen it cometowithin 

moments of breaking thelosing 

streak. 

Super Saturdaywill endwith a 

fundraisinggalanight in aid of 

the representative side’s 

forthcomingtriptoJapanwhere 

itwill be matchedagainst the 

Saitama Wild Knights. 

Thetrip has been arranged in 

association with formerAll 

BlackandGlenmark player 

Robbie Deans whonow coaches 

the game in Japan. 

As part ofthe liaisonwith 

Japan, threeplayers fromthe 

widerSaitama squad have 

arrived in thearea, and will play 

clubrugbyfor theremainder of 

the season. 

Refereeing milestone 

While there was no North 

Canterburyrepresentation in 

thisyear’s combined country 

Refereeing milestone ... Karl Hancox runs out to referee his 100th 

senior ruby match —the final of the Luisetti Seeds Combined Country 

rugby between Celtic and Prebbleton. Celtic won 197. PHOTO: LEONIE HANCOX 

final, the game between 

PrebbletonandAshburtonCeltic 

hadRangiora’sKarl Hancox 

refereeing. 

Thiswas Hancox’s 100th 

senior refereeing appointment 

—anoccasion thatwasmarked 

withapresentationfromDave 

Pulley,presidentofthe 

Canterbury Rugby Referee’s 

Association. 

Pulley also hails from 

Rangiora. 

The weekrevealedthat North 

Canterbury vicepresident John 

Stanley hasbeenappointed as 

vicepresident of the Canterbury 

Rugby Union,and it wasalso 

announced by the Canterbury 

union of anationalprovincial 

championship gamebetween 

Canterbury andTaranaki will be 

playedatthe Rangiora 

Showgrounds on September 2. 

This is adeparture fromusual 

protocolwhere allCanterbury 

first classgames havebeen 

playedinthe city, eitheratthe 

old and sadly missedLancaster 

Park, RugbyPark orAMI 

Stadium. 

The curtain raiser will be the 

annual SouthbridgeShield 

match betweenNorth 

Canterbury (the holders) and 

Ellesmere. 

The game willcelebrate100 

years sincethefixtures 

inception.Originally the 

challenge wasfor the Delargey 

Shieldand theAshburton 

winner.Whenitbecame aunion 

in its ownright thetrophywas 

renamed andcontested by only 

subunionssince. North 

Canterbury firstwon it in 1939. 

NC swimmer performing on the global stage 

North Canterbury swimmer Haven 

Drinnan is lapping up her time at the 

Special Olympics World Summer Games 

in Berlin this week. 

Nearly 80,000 spectators welcomed 

Drinnan and the other 38 New Zealand 

athletes and 22 support staff into the 

historic Olympiastadion for the opening 

ceremony on Sunday along with 7000 

athletes from 180 delegations. 

The 20yearold from Rangiora is 

competing in the 50m backstroke and 

50m freestyle sections, as well as the 

team relay, but does not seem to be fazed 

by the enormous scale of the World 

Summer Games. 

“It’s quite different, that’s for sure. 

There are alot more people than we are 

used to at nationals,” said Drinnan at 

the Schwimm und Sprunghalle 

Europapark in Berlin, the largest pool 

in Europe. 

Drinnan started her competition on 

Monday evening (NZ time) with asolid 

race in her 50 freestyle quarterfinal, but 

was unsure where she had finished. 

“I didn’t look at the opposition, Iwas 

just focusing on my own race,” said 

Drinnan who finished third in her 

quarter final to qualify for the next 

phase. 

The World Summer Games have 

grown from their modest start in 1983 to 

become the largest inclusive sports 

event on the planet with 7000 athletes 

competing in Berlin across 26 sports, 

supported by 18,000 volunteers and over 

300,000 fans. 

The New Zealand delegation is now 

fully into competition mode after a 

weeklong training camp and Host Town 

festivities near Munich. 

To demonstrate just how close the 

team and their German hosts had 

become, two of the mayors from Bavaria 

involved in hosting the Kiwis, travelled 

to Berlin and were invited to join the 

team marching in for the opening 

ceremony parade. 

Since arriving in Berlin, the team has 

been getting familiar with the venues 

and their new surroundings. “We have 

mostly been swimming,” said Drinnan. 

“We went to the opening ceremony 

and had awalk to asouvenir shop. It’s 

quite abig city. The trains are cool, and 

Ihad not been on atrain before.” 

Drinnan is one of two athletes 

representing North Canterbury, along 

with bocce player Blair Smith, who will 

start his competition on Wednesday 

morning NZ time in the men’s singles 

competition. 

For most athletes, the World Summer 

Games are the first time they are away 

from their family, and even for regular 

travellers the demanding threeweek 

adventure has created different, new 

challenges. 

Drinnan however is not fazed. 

“I don’t mind being away from my 

family. Idon’t get too home sick. As long 

as Ican Iring them now and then I am 

happy.” 

On the global stage ... Rangiora’s Haven 

Drinnan advances to the next phase in the 

50 freestyle section of the Special Olympics 

World Summer Games in Berlin. 

PHOTO: COEN LAMMERS 

PROUDLYSUPPORTING LOCALSPORT 

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MB Riders battle wind, rain 


SPORT 


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The wind and heavyrain on 

Sunday didn’t deter 69 competitors 

setting off on the longest of the 

threelegs of the 2023 60kmBridge 

to Bridge Race (North) mountain 

bike race. 

Riders described theconditions, 

especially on the Waimakariri 

Riverstop banks, as abit soul 

destroying at times, but the 

challengetobeat the conditions on 

Sunday is what kepteveryone 

going. 

Darfield’s Steve Roberts won the 

60km race in atime of 1:54:49, a 

minute aheadofMike Sleeman of 

Christchurch. 

Stevesays he found the 

conditions very muddy and 

slippery in the final singletrack 

section leading to thebridge, and 

on to the finish line. 

Out on the stopbanks he saysthe 

puddles often madeithard work 

for him to maintain his high pace. 

‘‘It wasn’tthat bad and although 

it was quite slippery underthe 

treeswe(the front runners) 

worked well as agroup to keep up 

the pace. 

‘‘It was agood chance to havea 

decent workout in the middle of 

winter.” 

Mike Sleeman saidhewas happy 

with second place overall as this 

year he actually trained for the 

race. 

‘‘It was an awesome race with a 

few challenges due to the 

conditions,but it was fun to do it 

anyway,’’Mike says. 

Justin Swift of Rangiora, came 

home eighth overall and second in 

his class of 5059 Males, in atime of 

2:07:33. 

‘‘It was agood race despite the 

wind and rain, which was soul 

destroying at times, Itriedtokeep 

up with the pace of the younger 

riders but it was hard work at my 

age.’’ 

Justin says he also stopped to 

help some riders who had fallen at 

one stage. 

He felt the race was alot of fun 

and adifferent challengefrom 

racing cyclocross. 

The 30km race attracted 52 

entries. 

Brendan Belcher lead the field 

home in atime of 1.06:53, just a 

wheelahead of Bede Torrance 

(1.07:00), while Hylton Lewis of 

Kaiapoi was third,two and ahalf 

minutes behind them. 

Kaiapoi sisters, LianaDonovan 

and Colleen McDonald, completed 

the 30kmrace in atime of 

1.44:12/13, after they both decided 

that now they wereaged over 50 

they had better get fitter. 

Into the water ... Darfield’s Steve Roberts leads the field along the 

Waimakariri river banks. Roberts won the 60km race in atime of 1:54:49, 

aminute ahead of Mike Sleeman of Christchurch. 

PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE 

Deep and muddy ... Competitors use avariety of methods to cross one of 

the bigger and deeper puddles. Reon Kelsen (centre) leads (from left) Peter 

Sutherland, Jason Columbus of Rangiora and Zane Bromeley of 

Christchurch across the water obstacle. 

‘‘It was our first ever race and we 

both enjoyed it despite it being 

very slippery in the trees section, I 

found it really great to be able to do 

somethingwith my sister and we 

out did ourselves racingfor 30km,’’ 

says Liana. 

In the 15km race Regie Mangaoil 

won it in afast time of 43:42 ahead 

NC SPORTS RESULTS 

of afield of 46 competitors. 

The annual BridgetoBridge 

races are two different events. 

Orgainser John Moore says the 

original BridgetoBridge is held 

annually in December on the south 

bank of the Waimakariri River, 

while the Bridge to Bridge ‘‘North’’ 

is held in Juneonthe north bank. 

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1.00pm OhokavsAshley, Southbrook 1 

2.15pmGlenmark CheviotvsKaiapoi, Southbrook 2 

2.45pm Saracens vs Woodend, Southbrook 1 

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Ohoka vs Prebbleton, Mandeville 1 

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Rangiora 9hole Golf 

Men:Hudson Dean 37,1;Peter 

VanHout 38 c/b,2;Dennis Brook 

38 c/b, 3; Stephen Bell 39c/b, 4. 

Ladies:Jan Moffatt37, 1; 

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Rangiora Bridge Club 

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Judy Bruerton 2, Wayne 

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Solomons 2, Julie Elliot/Geoff 

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Art, fun and passion 


The weekly group sessions of the 

Rangiora Art Society are hotbeds of 

discussion and artistic demonstration. 

Rangiora Art Society (RAS) treasurer 

Julie Hassell says it’s fun watching how 

all the members interact at each 

Tuesday morning session. 

‘‘Everyone brings along whatever they 

are working on and shares it with the 

group. 

‘‘The enthusiasm and energy in the 

room at the exhibition centre at the 

Showgrounds is amazing. 

‘‘You will find members painting with 

oils, acrylics and watercolours, drawing 

with pencils, or working with crafts and 

materials. 

‘‘This amazing mix of genres means 

everyone takes the time to help each 

other out.’’ 

She says many North Canterbury 

artists are working hard at the moment, 

as they strive to produce works for 

upcoming exhibitions such as the 

Kaiapoi Art Expo on July 8and 9, several 

others in Christchurch and the wider 

Canterbury area. 

‘‘Then there is the RAS’s own Spring 

exhibition held at the beginning of 

October and the North Canterbury Art 

Collectives show at the Charles Upham 

Village later in November. 

‘‘There you will see more than 50 

artists' work on display at all these 

shows, you could see more than 400 

works exhibited, which are great 

opportunities for artists in North 

Canterbury to display and sell their 

works,’’ she says. 

The RAS has over 140 members, of 

which 5060 are actively producing 

artworks. 

‘‘At the Tuesday morning meetings, 

members help each other by suggesting 

different techniques or advice on how to 

finish aproject.’’ 

Fun times ... Members of the Rangiora Art 

Society share their skills and learning at the 

society’s weekly meetings. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

She says all members are at different 

stages of learning, the more experienced 

members of the society take great 

pleasure in helping in the development 

of new artists. 

‘‘I only joined two years ago and 

already Ihave spent many wonderful 

hours learning new techniques and 

upskilling my practice.’’ 

Julia says they are anice group of likeminded 

people and welcome visitors to 

come and chat with them on Tuesday 

mornings from 9amto2pm. 

‘‘For people of all abilities, it’s agreat 

opportunity to develop their artistic 

passion and extend their friends' circle. 

‘‘We all work out of little rooms tucked 

away at home, so it is nice to be able to 

get out and mingle with others keen on 

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Crow’s Nest, by Nikki 

Mottram 

Child protection worker 

Dana Gibson leaves Sydney 

for anew job. Dana soon 

learns that, in the country, 

city rules do not apply. 

Earth’s the Right Place for 

Love, by Elizabeth Berg 

When asudden tragedy 

rocks the family's world, 

Arthur struggles to come to 

terms with his grief. In the 

end, it is nature that helps 

him to understand how to 

go on, beyond loss, and 

create alife of forgiveness 

and empathy. 

Second Chances: Facing 

my Demons and Finding aBetter Me, by Hayley Holt 

Araw and honest story of alcoholism, recovery and courage in the face of loss. 

These titles are available in both Waimakariri and Hurunui libraries. Find out 

more about recent additions to the library collection by going to the library 

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Rangiora Museum 

Bob Gumbrell, alocal retired 

veterinarian, will speak at the Rangiora 

Museum on Thursday, June 22, at 

7.30pm, on Why we have Veterinarians 

and who they have been. 

His address will cover the reasons why 

veterinarians have become an integral 

part of our society and the early 

development of the local veterinary 

scene. 

Bob will cover the development of 

veterinary work in New Zealand and 

particularly in Rangiora. All welcome. 

Donations appreciated from non 

members and supper will be served. 

Classic cars 

Amberley Menzshed will be raising 

money for its new building, at the 22nd 

Classic Car gathering on Sunday, June 

25, at the Better Half Café onthe corner 

of Ashworths Beach Road and SH1, 

Leithfield. All veterans, vintage and 

classic vehicles are most welcome. Runs 

from 9am to 1pm. Free entry for display 

vehicles and visitors. 

Contact Cathy Payne Distribution Manager 

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What’s happening in your 

community… 

Customer Satisfaction Remains 

Consistently High 

Waimakariri residents’ satisfaction with the services 

provided by the Council remains consistently high – 

according to the 2022 Customer Satisfaction Survey. 

The2022survey, undertakenbetween October to 

December2022, wascompletedby772 residents and 

showedthat overall performanceofthe Council sitsat86%. 

Highlights the survey has shown include: 

• 86% satisfaction with the overall performance of the 

Council. This has been relatively consistent since 2016 

• 80% satisfied with customer service 

• 74% satisfied with how residents are consulted on 

topics of importance 

• 86% satisfied with Council supplied drinking water 

• 91% happy with the overall quality of parks and 

community facilities 

• 67% were happy with the information the Council 

provides about its activities. 

“This is just a snap-shot of the survey results overall, 

but I’m pleased to see that we’re maintaining high 

satisfaction scores consistently across years,” says 

Mayor Dan Gordon. 

“Like every bit ofcommunity feedback, there are things 

to take onboard and items towork on, and the Council is 

always ready tolisten to our residents and make changes. 

“Overall, we’re pleased to see that the Council’s 

connection with residents remains athigh levels and 

that people believe they’re getting good value. We will 

use this feedback to inform our decision making and 

areas of focus over the coming years.” 

In 1992 theWaimakariri District Council conducted its first 

“Household Survey” now known as the CustomerSatisfaction 

Survey. This survey has been repeated every three years 

since. The 2022 survey was the tenth in the series. 

The purpose of the survey is to obtain an overview of 

residents’ satisfaction with the attitudes of residents to 

theservicesand facilities providedbythe Council overtime. 

Let’s Talk About Housing 

Council plays apivotal role in providing adequate housing 

for all our residents. We’re developing aHousing Policy 

that will ensure Council can respond to acomplex and 

ever-changing housing market now and into the future. 

Our Housing Policy will serve asthe guide for how 

Council, and our partners, should approach initiatives 

that enhance the quality, quantity, affordability and 

accessibility of housing across the District. 

Council currently owns and operates 112 elderly housing 

units. Our growing waitlist for housing, particularly 

housing for the elderly, indicates that there are limited 

options for affordable rentals for small one or two 

person households. Equally, there are others under 

significant housing stress that need support. 

This Policy will enable Council to be more proactive in 

this space and clarify to other interested and invested 

stakeholders, including community housing providers, 

how Council can support and contribute to better 

housing outcomes in the District. 

In the dra Policy, we have provided examples of what 

functions council could undertake aspart of fulfilling one 

of fourroles.Wewanttoknowifyou think we’vestruckthe 

right balanceinthis mix ofrolesand functions.Wealso want 

to know if youthink we’veidentified the right priorities. 

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Even if it’s a 

plastic type 1, 2 

or 5, please don’t 

put them in the 

recycling bin. 

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs 

The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) has 

provided funding to Waimakariri District 

Council to help young people to get into the 

local workforce, offering arange of support 

and guidance to help them ontheir way. 

If you know ayoung person who might need 

some help or are alocal business who are 

interested in taking onayoung person then 

please get in touch. 

Find out more 

027 249 7284 

elizabeth.trevathan@wmk.govt.nz 

waimakariri.govt.nz/mt 

rethinkrubbish.co.nz 

Death 

Café 

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Liz -027 618 4891 

Anna -027 284 1903 

liza-w@outlook.com 

anna.paterson@ 

wmk.govt.nz 

offered by: 

TIME TO 

REGISTER 

YOUR DOG 

Every dog over three months 

of age must be microchipped 

and registered. 

We now provide adurable aluminium dog tag that’s 

designed to last for several years. 

Register between 1–31 July 

waimakariri.govt.nz/dogs

CLASSIFIED 

North Canterbury News, June 22, 2023 

35 

Public Notices 


Upcoming Council 

meetings 

The following meetings will 

be held in July 2023, inthe 

Council Chamber, 215 High Street, 

Rangiora, unless otherwise stated. 

CWMS Waimakariri 

Water Zone Committee 

Monday 3July at 3.30pm. 

Council 

Tuesday 4July at 1pm. 

Oxford-Ohoka Community Board 

Wednesday 5July at 7pm. 

(The Public Forum section of the agenda 

will occur from 7–7.20pm). 

Woodend-Seon Community Board 

Monday 12 June at 5.30pm atthe Woodend 

Community Centre, School Road, Woodend. 

Rangiora-Ashley Community Board 

Wednesday 12July at7pm. 

Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board 

Monday 17 July at 4pm atthe 

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 

176Williams Street, Kaiapoi. 

Utilities and Roading Committee 

Tuesday 18July at9am. 

District Planning and 

Regulation Committee 

Tuesday 18July at1pm. 

In an ever 

changing 

world, we 

deliver the 

latest news 

to over 

64,000 

readers. 

Now is the 

time to 

get your 

business 

seen! 

DOG REGISTRATION FEES 2023/2024 

Dog registration fees are now due and may be paid online at waimakariri.govt.nz or at 

your local Council Service Centre. 

Dog Registration Fees Fee if paid on or Fee if paid on or 

Before 31 July 2023 After 1August 2023 

Owner/Administration Fee $42.00 $63.00 

(Including National Dog 

Data Base Levy) 

PLUS FEE FOR EACH DOG 

Working Dog (1) $12.00 $18.00 

PetDog (2) $47.00 $70.50 

(Entire not neutered) 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

South Hospitality Limited T/A 

Spice Village Rangiora, 12 

Woodbank Road, Hanmer 

Springs 7334 has made 

application to the District 

Licensing Committee at 

Rangiora for the issue of a 

On-Licence in respect of the 

premises situated at 124a 

High Street, Rangiora 7400 

known as Spice Village 

Rangiora. 

The general nature of the 

business conducted (or to be 

conducted) under the licence 

is Restaurant. 

The days on which and the 

hours during which alcohol 

is (or is intended to be) sold 

under the licence are: 

Monday to Sunday, 11.00am 

to 11.00pm. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee at 215 

High Street, Rangiora. 

Any person who is entitled 

to object and who wishes 

to object to the issue of the 

licence may,not later than 15 

working days after the date of 

the publication of this notice, 

file anotice in writing of the 

objection with the Secretary 

of the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee at 

Private Bag 1005, Rangiora 

or email to records@wmk. 

govt.nz. 

No objection to the issue of 

alicence may be made in 

relation to amatter other than 

amatter specified in section 

105 (1) of the Sale and 

Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. 

This is the first publication of 

this notice. 

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Agendas are available two working days 

before the meeting. Agendas, Minutes 

and audio recordings for meetings 

can be found on the Council's website: 

waimakariri.govt.nz 

Sarah Nichols 

Governance Manager 

Have you signed up for the Waimakariri 

District Council Newsletter? 

To join visit: 

waimakariri.govt.nz/subscribe 

Contact us 

today on 

03 314 8335 

or email 

info@ 

ncnews. 

co.nz to find 

out how we 

can help you 

with all your 

advertising - 

from features 

to classifieds 

-wecan 

cater for 

everyneed 

to get your 

business in 

the public 

eye. 

Spayed/Neutered Dog (3) $25.00 $37.50 

Dangerous Dog Total Fee(4) $100.50 $150.75 

Replacement tag $5.00 $5.00 

Disability Assist Dog (5) 

No fee 

(1) Working Dog – is adog classified under Section 2ofthe Dog Control Act 1996. 

(2) PetDog – are dogs notincluded in the specific categories of Neutered/Spayed Dogs, 

Working Dogs or Disability Assist Dogs. 

(3) Spayed/Neutered Dog – Fordogs neutered or spayed before 1August in the current 

registration year. Evidence in the form ofveterinary certificate, or adeclaration from the 

owner to the effect that the dog is spayed or neutered, will be required where the fact is 

not already recorded on the Council’s dog register. 

(4) Dangerous Dog – is any dog classified by the Authority in terms of Section 31 of the 

Dog Control Act 1996. 

(5) Disability Assist Dog – is adog certified by one of the organisations listed in 

Schedule 5ofthe Dog Control Act 1996 as trained or being trained to assist aperson 

with adisability. 

Other Dog Control Fees 

Fee for 

2023/2024 

Permit to keep 3ormore dogs in urban areas $157.00 

initial application fee 

Impounding Fees 

First Offence $50.00 

Second and Subsequent Offence $150.00 

Daily Sustenance Fee(per day) $15.00 

Microchipping $20.00 

Callout fee (including after hours) $67.50 

2589611 

WANTED: 

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PUZZLES 

&CDS 

Forpickups 

please contact 

Alan -email: 

galanmac@xtra.co.nz 

2572160 

RANGIORA BOWLING 

CLUB 

ANNUAL GENERAL 

MEETING 

SATURDAY8 th July 2023 

AT 2 PM 

THE CLUBROOMS 

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ALL WELCOME 

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Phone Tony, business 

hours 027 288 9915. 


Personal 

SINGLE man is looking 

for amodern, slim, sociable 

lady to enjoy an occasional 

coffee, colder drink, perhaps 

even adance/show or 

bite to eat. I am good 

company witty, chatty and 

well presented. Ph/Txt 

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Youcan find it here in our classifieds... 

Phone 03 313 2840 to find out more

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2591724 


WINTER BOOK SALE 

Friends of the Hurunui District Libraries Inc 

Friday, 30 th June 9.00 -5.00 

and Saturday, 1 st July 9.00 -1.00 

At the RSA Room, 

Hurunui District Library, Amberley. 

Supply your own bag and fill it 

with books for $10.00 

KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS 

“The Key of Knowledge . .” 

(Luke 11:52) 

WHY THETRINITY IS 

NOT FOUND IN THE 

BIBLE 

To know the truthabout God,who he is and 

his charactercan only be found in theBible. 

What does it teach about his character, 

purpose and nature. Has Christianity 

portrayed him correctly, or has it been 

influenced by Paganism, and man’s desire 

to makeGod morelike himself? 

Sunday 25 th June, 7.00pm 

Blue Skies Conference Centre,Kaiapoi 

website -bibletruthandprophecy 

Forinformation phone 03 352 5453 

Educational 

TUITION available. Primary 

and secondary (Math, 

English,Science) up to 

NCEA level 3. Each 

student on an individually 

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McGrath Rangiora has 

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us acall (03) 313 3638 or 

book your free assessment 

online https://www. 

kipmcgrath.co.nz/rangiora. 

2591436 

Wanted To Buy 

RIDE ON MOWER 

engine for kids project. As 

long as it isn’t siezedit’ll be 

OK. 13 horse or over. Ph 

Tom 027 294 1231. 

$$$ 

Amalgamated Scrap Metal 

Ltd. Specialists in farm 

machinery and farm clean 

ups, old vehicles etc. 

100% locally owned. 

Ph 0800 030 712 or 

027 695 0480. 

Get the latest local news 

when you visit 

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2312759 

16,065 copies delivered everyweek 

For Sale 

ROMESSE pot belly 

stove, in lovely original 

condition. Near new tilt 

shake grate. Has secondary 

air induction ring and spare 

flue ring. Location Christchurch. 

Email 

philipansell387@gmail.com for 

pictures. Price $950 ono. 

Firewood 

SPLIT Old Man Pine 3.7m 

@ $300, Split Hardwood 

Mix 3.7m @$400. Mobile 

021 993 497. 

Gardening 

MACROCARPA raised 

gardens. Complete or kitset, 

standard size 2.4 x1.2 

or custom made. Ph/txt 

021861732 to order. 

Livestock 

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MEAT PROCESSING 

MEAT2U.NZ 

313 0022 

2466978 

INJURED 

CATTLE 

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Ph 0272 632 828 

2573702 

Situations Vacant 

EDITOR –AshburtonCourier 

TheAshburtonCourier is aweekly 

communitynewspaper delivered to more 

than 16,000homes across MidCanterbury 

and the surrounding rural areas. 

TheAshburtonCourier is the largest 

circulating and best read newspaper within 

the MidCanterburyarea. 

This is an exciting opportunityand provides 

the successful applicant the abilityto help 

shape and connect the community we 

serve. 

Youwillberesponsible forour newspaper 

layout, leading the news team, writing 

stories and co-ordinating news gathering for 

the AshburtonCourier. 

Thesuccessful applicantwill be selfmotivated,tenacious 

and have apassion for 

news and building relationships within our 

local community. 

Ability to find local stories,juggle tasks,meet 

Situations Vacant 

Hurunui College Position 

Caretaker/Grounds person 

Hurunui College is seeking applications for the position of 

caretaker/grounds person. 

The role of caretaker is avaried role and has many areas 

of responsibility, itcould potentially be full time for the 

right person,orparttime/job share for 2ormore people. 

We require someone who can prioritise when multiple 

requests come in, keep calm on hectic days and is 

willing to go the extra mile to help the school always run 

as smoothly as possible. 

Detailed job descriptions and application processes 

for this position is available on the Hurunui College 

website, vacancies page. 

http://www.hurunuicollege.school.nz/vacancies.html 

MOBIL AMBERLEY 

Casual position for retired 

person or uni student. 

Cashier duties. 

Computer andcommunication 

skills would be an advantage. 

Phone Andrew on 021 355 890 

Allied Press Ltdisseeking an experienced journalist ready 

to takethe nextstepintheir career, as 

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Phone 

Automotive 

Parts 

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Cars Wanted 

FALCONS & 

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Suitable for 

dismantling or repairs 

Ph 313 7216 


deadlines and writeengaging,accurate 

copyisessential.You will have an eyefor 

photography. Video andwebsiteskills are 

desirable. 

It is essentialthat youhave afulldriver’s 

licence.Given the natureofthe role, 

occasionalevenings and weekend work may 

be required. 

All applications will be treated in the strictest 

confidence. 

Our well respectedlocal title is owned 

by Allied Press,the largest independent 

publisherinNew Zealand. 

Please notethat youmust have the right to 

liveand work in NewZealand to apply for 

this role. 

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity 

foryou,please send your CV with a 

covering letter to steve@starmedia.kiwi 

or feel free to call meon021 372 479 

Cars Wanted 

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wanted for dismantling or 

repair. Phone 027 258 

8366. 

SMALL, TIDY CAR 

wanted, similar to Honda 

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newer, up to $5000. Please 

phone 027 710 0383. 

2375167 

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readers! 

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03 314 8335 

2588577 

2590968 

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service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

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For all your tile and grout 

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www.theprogroup.co.nz/dpc9385. 

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glenmarkmetalworx.ltd@gmail.com. 

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services. Wayne Bryant, 

exterior, interior. Qualified 

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

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Grossman Trade 

Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

Pride &Quality Painting 

&Decorating Services 

20 yrs exp, fast and friendly 

service. For all your painting 

needs, phone: Martin 310 

6187 or 021 128 9867 

Trade&Services 

SCREEN PRINTING. 

For all your printing 

requirements. T-shirts, 

Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and 

polos, Overalls, Caps etc. 

Please phone Heather 03 

313 0261 or email heather. 

norstar@gmail.com. 

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Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 


CRAIGS Trees 

(03) 327-4190 

TREE REMOVALS 

THINNING &PRUNING 

STUMPGRINDING 

FELLING &TOPPING 

FULLY INSURED 

QUALIFIED ARBORIST 

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027 2299 454 

craigstrees@xtra.co.nz 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Plastering &Painting 

Services 

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experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

2502479 

2434390 

APAINTER 

WITH PASSION 

Mike Halliday 

30 +yrs exp 

Int /Ext 

Painting 

021 0903 8546 

2587255 

2362002 

027 216 0000 

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tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

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employee by 

advertising your 

job vacancies in 

our classifieds 

and public 

notices. 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Guide 

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

Accountant 

Air Conditioning 

Appliance Repairs 

Butchery 

TAX RETURNS 

New Client Discount 10% 

Tax & Accounting Consultants 

Taxreturns, GST returns, rental returns and pay day filing 

2570627v2 

☎ 03 314 9480 

Servicing NorthCanterburyand Kaikoura 

03 313 0531 /03319 7559 

(NorthCanterbury) (Kaikoura) 

www.northcanterburyenergy.co.nz 

HEAT PUMPS 

AIRCONDITIONING 

VENTILATION 

SERVICE&REPAIRS 

INSTALLATION 

Call us 

for a 

FREE 

quote 

•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN 

•AUTHORISED LOCAL SERVICE 

F&P,Bosch, Smeg, 

Ariston, LG, Classique,Haier, 

Samsung andmore.... 

“Forbestresults be sure to useauthorised service” 

NORTHCANTERBURY APPLIANCE SERVICES 

Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810 

2332343v2 

OxfordButchery 

Shane Frahm 

We cankill&process yourstock 

FourGenerations of Frahms 

since 1957 

Ph 312 4205 

Oxford 

Number one 

old-fashioned bacon 

&ham curing. 

A/H 021 269 1817 

2227889v3 

Chiropractic Services 

Construction &Concrete 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Electrician 

Dr Carissa McGregor 

ACCRegistered Dr Chiropractic 

Monday &Thursday 

Injury, accidents and maintenance 

Judy McArthur 

Mctimoney Chiropractic, Applied Kinesiology 

and Craniosacral|Fridays 

Phone 03 313 0350 

Select Health 

51 Ashley Street, Rangiora 

2564272v2 

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•Driveways, patios &paths 

•Bridges and Culverts 

•Floors, foundations 

•Sheds and buildings 

•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes 

•Silage pits, effluent ponds 

•Excavation and cartage 

•Precast concrete 

•Insulated panels 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 


RANGIORA 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Garry WMechen 

Registered Clinical DentalTechncian 

Phone (03) 313-9192 

p 03 313 7144 | e info@rgrantelectrical.com 

Mention this advert &receive $50 off your next job 

2570092 

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Retrofit Double Glazing 

ReplacementWindows 

Frameless Showers 

Splashbacks 

Balustrades 

Mirrors 

SecurityDoors 

Window Maintenance 

1High Street, Rangiora | 03 313 1733 

leah.stewart@hagley.co.nz 

2533705 

Engineering 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 


Irrigation &Filtration 

2490187 

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For all your landscaping needs 

All Landscaping, Retaining Walls (Engineered and 

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

Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394 

www.blackhill.co.nz 

www.facebook.com/blackhillltd 

2372616v2 

38a Ashley Street, Rangiora 

NEW N W DENTURES D N ES 

*RELINE* *REPAIRS* I S 

HOURS 

8.30am -12noon- Monday to Friday 

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AND ADVICE 

A V C 

For a/h repairs 

phone (03) 310-3044 

Plasterer 

Interior 

Renovations 

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Plasterboard, 

fixing &stopping 

Cornice 

Cove and 

stippled ceilings 

Registered 

Tradesman 

Call Mark 

027 438 0665 

Panel &Paint 

If it stands still 

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•17metre spray 

booth 

•Full Paint&Panel 

Service 

•Insurance Work 

•Fullcoachbuilding 

service, fabricating 

doors,lockers,windows,tanks 

•Painting Motorhomes, Caravans, Boats, 

Trucks, Tractors &Cars 

Now moved to 8Seven Mile Drive, Belfast 

Phone (03) 323 4115 

www.autobodyrepairs.co.nz 

Hours Monday to Friday 

6.30am to 3.30pm except Friday 3pm 

2531258 

2582977 

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CAP 65 

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Plus all excavation and truck hire 

house excavations, driveways, subdivisions 

CONTRACTING 

Ph: KEN 027 201 3302 

Email: stress@xtra.co.nz 

2009594 

Scrap Metal 

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP 

•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm 

Machinery•All non Ferrous 

MAINLAND 

METALS LTD 

Ph (03)338 7000 

Mike0274 818544 •Robbie0274818 027 

Locally owned and operated 

Windows & Doors 

WINDOW MARKET PLACE 

• New & Used 

• Timber & Aluminium 

• Windows & Doors 

8am-5pm Weekdays 

8am-2pm Saturday 

215 Waltham Rd, Sydenham 

Ph (03) 379 6159 info@windowmarket.co.nz 

Fax (03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz 


ncn1242200aa 

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

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•Camera, Satnav, NZ New 

•Only 17,900kms 

$ 

27,995 

2010 Toyota Prius 

•1.8L PetrolHybrid, Keyless 

•SideAirbags, 4.2L/100km 


$ 

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2021 Corolla SX Hybrid 

•1.8L Hybrid Petrol, 5-Star Safety 

•Satnav,Keyless,Bluetooth 

•Only 28,300kms. 

$ 

35,995 

2013CorollaGXHatc 

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•1.8LPetrol, 6-Speed 

•Manual, NZ New,Bluetooth 

•Cruise Control 

$ 

12,995 

20 

017 ToyotaVitz Hybrid 

•1.5LPetrolHybrid Auto 

•5-Door,ClimateAir,Rebate Eligible 

•Only48,600kms 

$ 18,995 

2014 Yaris YRS Hatchback 

•1.5LPetrolAuto, Alloy Wheels 

•Fog Lights, CruiseControl 

•Bluetooth 

$ 

11,995 

2017 Toyota Prius 

•1.8L Hybrid Petrol, 3.6L/100kms 

•5-Star Safety, Keyless 

•92,590kms 

$ 

23,995 

2019 CorollaGXBlack 

Edition 

•2.0L PetrolAuto, Alloys, Satnav, 

•Apple&AndroidConnect,5-Star Safety 


$ 

29,995 

2019 CamryGXHybrid 

•2.5LHybrid Petrol, 5-Star Safety 

•AlloysCamera,4.7L/100kms 


$ 

36,995 

2013Toyota PriusC 

•1.5LHybrid Petrol, NZ New 

•Alloys, Bluetooth, Keyless 

•4.3L/100kms 

$ 

11,995 

SOLD 

2019 CorollaGxHatchback 

•2.0L PetrolAuto, 5-StarSafety 

•Satnav, Radar Cruise,Camera 


$ 

23,995 

201 

17 Rav4GXLAWD 

•2.5LPetrolAuto, Limited Alloys 

•5-Star Safety, RadarCruise 

•Camera, Keyless 

$ 24,995 , 

2022 Highland Limited V6 

•3.5LPetrolAuto, Leather 7-Seater 

•5-Star Safety, Satnav, Camera 


$ 

67,995 

2018 Suzuki VitaraTurbo 

• 1.4L Turbo Petrol, 6.9L/100kms 

•Camera, Satnav, Half Leather 


2019 Honda HR-V RS 

•1.8L Petrol Auto, Alloys, Leather 

•Satnav, Camera,Keyless 


$ 

25,995 $ 

29,995 

$ 

49,995 

2020 Rav4 Limited Hybrid •2.5LPetrolHybridAWD 

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•360 Camera,Satnav 

2020 Rav4 Hybrid AWD 

•2.5LHybrid Petrol, Leather,5-StarSafety 

•360 Camera,Bluetooth 


2022 Rav4 GX 2WD 

•2.0L PetrolAuto, 5-Star Safety 

•Satnav,Bluetooth, Camera, 6.7L/100km 


$ 

51,9955 $ 

40,995 

2019 LandCruiserPrado VX; 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, Leather 7-seater 

•360 Camera,Satnav,5-Star Safety 


2017LandCruiserPrado TX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, 7-Seater 

•Leather,Keyless,Camera 


WAS$63,995 

2021 Highland GXLV6 

•3.5LPetrol, 8-speed Auto,Camera 

•Bluetooth, 5-StarSafety, 7-Seater 


2022Ex-DemoHiluxSR54W WD 2019 LandCruiser Prado VX 

2019 Hilux 

SR5 4WD 

•150Kw 2.8LTurbo Diesel Auto 

• 2.8L Turbo Diesel, Leather 7-seater 

•2.8L TurboDiesel Auto,Satnav, 5-Star 

•360 Camera,5-StarSafety 

•360 Camera,Satnav,5-Star Safety 

Safety, Camera,Bluetooth,keyless 



$ 

67,995 $ NOW 57,995 

$ 

59,995 $ 

64,995 , 

$ 

66,9955 $ 45,995 

2016 HiluxSR5 4X4 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, 6-Speed Manual 

•SportsLid,Camera,Satnav 


$ 

45,995 

2020 HiluxSR5 Cruiser 2WD 


•Accent Canopy, Satnav,Bluetooth 


$ 

47,995 

2022 LandCruiser300 VX 

•3.3LTwin TurboVG, leather, 7-Seater 

•5-Star Safety, Santav, 360 Camera 


$ 

149,995 

2021 HiluxSR2WD 


•Bluetooth, 5-StarSafety, Camera,Load-Lid, 


$ 

42,995 

2022 Hilux4WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, allset to go to work 

•VeryLow 6050Kms 

$ 

61,995 

2018 Hilux SR5 Limited 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, leather, Satnav, 

5-Star Safety,Camera,Bluetooth,keyless 

$ 

49,995 

2019 HiluxSR5 4WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel 6-Speed Manual 

•Satnav,ReverseCamera,Bluetooth 

•91,550km 

2021 Toyota Hiace 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, 5-Door 

•3Seater, Camera 


2021 Daihatsu Hijet 

•660cc PetrolManual,4WD,Flatdeck 

•DropSides, Parking Sensors 

•LikeNew 

WAS$24,995 

$ 

•Only 60kms 

46,995 $ 

44,995 

$ 

19,995 

2021 SR5Cruiser 4WD 

•150kW 2.8L TurboDiesel Auto 

•Flatdeck, Leather,Camera, Satnav 

•Only 30,000km 

$ 

61,995 

2019 HiluxSR5 2WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto 

•Bluetooth, Satnav,Radar Cruise 


$ 

44,995 

2022 LandCruiserLXSingle 

Cab 

•4.5LTurbo Diesel V8; Bluetooth 

•Toyota Deck, Done less than100kms 

$ 

109,995 

Percival Street,Rangiora • Ph (03) 313-8186 any time • www.rangiora.toyota.co.nz 

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North Canterbury News: June 22, 2023

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