North Canterbury News: August 24, 2023

Thursday,August24, 2023 | Issue1060 | www.starnews.co.nz 

Aboy with amullet and amission 

He may only be small, but sixyearold 

Arlo Addison has ahuge heart and a 

seriously awesome hairdo. 

The youngster from Rangiora has 

been growing amullet since March in a 

bid to raise muchneeded funds for 

children’s mental health. 

The average cost of akid’s counselling 

session is $150, and with his epic 

fundraising now over $1600, he is stoked 

to be helping at least 10 children feel 

better. 

If you ask Arlo why he is supporting 

Gumboot Friday’s Blonde Mullet 

Brigade fundraiser, he will tell you it’s 

to make children ‘‘feel happy and 

smile’’. 

His tips for keeping healthy and happy 

are ‘‘eating fruit, playing with friends, 

and going fishing’’, but when that’s not 

enough he wants to be able to help cheer 

others up by raising funds for the 

children’s charity. 

Parents Aisha and Dave are right 

behind Arlo’s mullet mission, and 

regularly talk to their four sons about 

the importance of being kind to others 

and keeping your cup full. 

The couple own local business DA 

Panel Beating, one of this year’s North 

Canterbury Business Awards finalists, 

and established it afew years ago to 

allow Dave to spend more time with his 

wife and children. 

It has allowed him to coach Arlo’s 

rugby team, and be home for dinner with 

the family every day after work. 

Aisha and Dave are also committed to 

the wellbeing of their staff, with akey 

focus on family. 

The business supported Gumboot 

Friday last year raising money from a 

childrens’ colouring competition. 

Aisha says she is super proud of Arlo 

for his commitment to the cause this 

year, which has meant regular updates 

on social media and plenty of talking 

about it to pull in the donations. 

It’s paid off too –Arlo is one of the top 

four highest fundraisers this year out of 

the 54 mullet lovers in the brigade. 

If you would like to help Arlo to help 

even more children stay happy, check 

out Arlos Mullet Mission on Givealittle 

before September 3. 

Awesome hairdo ... Arlo Addison at work in the garden. 

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Sue Brosnanuses the Kaiapoi Central 

Park &Ride three days aweek to get to 

her job in Christchurch. 

She’s beenusingitfor the pastcouple 

of years, and lovesthe service. 

‘‘For $2 you can get intothe centre of 

the city, and not have to worry about 

fuel costs,parkingoreven driving home 

after ahard day at work.’’ 

It is avery popularservice and 

thereinlies the problem. 

People using this servicefill up the 

allocated car parksvery quicklyduring 

the morning rush—6.40amto7.40am. 

‘‘The car parking spaces for the 

KaiapoiCentralPark &Ride are always 

filled early and yet the nextdoor 

parkingspace is always empty because 

it is classified as a120minute time 

limitedparking space.’’ 

She would liketoknow if the 

Waimakariri District Council could 

allocate abit more of the 120minute 

car park site as Park &Ride parking. 

‘‘ It’s usuallyemptymost of the time 

anyway,’’ she says. 

KaiapoiCentralPark &Ride is one of 

two in the town and there are three in 

Rangiora. 

‘‘The service is great and if onlywe 

had moreparks, then people would use 

it more.’’ 

The Waimakariricouncil website 

lists fivePark &Ride sitesinthe 

district. 

Northern Rangiora RiverRoad (the 

currentsmall Park &Ride area has 

been movedbeside the dog park 

parkingarea). 

CentralRangiora White Street (the 

existing Park &Ride site at White 

Street). 

Southern Rangiora South Belt (at 

Southbrook Park). 

KaiapoiCentralPark &Ride beside 

New WorldonCharlesStreet. 

Southern Kaiapoi –Wrights Road 

(south of Tram Road). 

They are managedbythe Council’s 

roadingteam. 

Parking views ... The Kaiapoi Central Park &Ride site. 

Roading and transport manager 

Joanne McBridesays the Kaiapoi 

Central Park &Ride site openingwas 

timedtocoincide withthe ‘‘92 Kaiapoi 

to City’’ direct bus service run by 

EnvironmentCanterbury, which 

started in January 2021. 

‘‘Thedirect bus serviceshave proved 

to be very popularacrossthe district, as 

they provideaquickroute into 

Christchurch City and to the Hospital, 

with limited stops. 

‘‘Thedaily weekdayaveragefor the 

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Kaiapoi Central Park &ride site is 

approximately 60 boardings, spread 

acrossthe four directservices which 

run in the morning.’’ 

She says regular carpark surveys are 

undertakenfor all the Park&Ride 

sites,and staff are in the process of 

reviewing occupancy and willconsider 

the next steps once this is completed. 

Likely, areportwill thenneed to be 

considered by the KaiapoiTuahiwi 

CommunityBoard and Council, 

depending on the next steps. 

ECan sticks to First Past the Post voting 

By DAVIDHILL, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

Environment Canterbury is sticking 

with First Pastthe Post,despite 

considerable interest in switching to a 

single transferable voting system 

(STV). 

Councillors voted 11 5infavour of 

the First Pastthe Post optionfor the 

2025 and 2028 local government 

elections. 

Cr CraigPauling said STV would 

lead to ‘‘a greater poolofcandidates’’ 

across largerwards, which couldlead 

to greater diversity of candidates and 

encourage more young people to 

stand. 

Cr John Sunckell said STV did work 

across large constituencies, but it 

would notservethe threerural wards 

North Canterbury, MidCanterbury 

andSouth Canterbury aswell. 

Cr Vicky Southworthsaid she was 

‘‘torn’’ between the two options. 

Shesaid therewere only three 

women out of 16 councillors, and she 

wasnot certain STV would lead to any 

better outcome. 

North Canterbury councillorClaire 

McKaysaid the2019 election had 

produced moregender balance,and 

some younger councillorsaroundthe 

tableunder the First Pastthe Post 

electoral system. 

‘‘It wasjust ashamewhen some of 

the younger councillors decidedto 

pursue other opportunities at the end 

of the last term.’’ 

She saidSTV wouldlikely lead to a 

Christchurch wardand awider 

Canterburyward, ‘‘and how would we 

get representation?’’. 

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Remembering ... Vietnam Veterans line up to remember the fallen at the Rangiora RSA’s Vietnam parade last Thursday. 

Veterans gather to remember 


Over 250 peoplecame together to meet 

with old friends and commemorate those 

who served last Thursday at the Vietnam 

MemorialService Day in Rangiora. 

This was the secondyear the Veterans 

section of the Rangiora branch of the 

RoyalNew Zealand Returned and 

Services’ Association has hosted the 

gathering at the Rangiora cenotaph and 

the Rangiora RSA Club. 

Former soldiers,sailors and airmen 

from five countries gathered on August 18, 

to remember the Battle of LongTan in 

1966,and to commemorateall who served 

and gave theirlives in the Vietnam war, 

and the manyotherconflicts sincethen. 

Rangiora RSA patronBernie Power says 

it was abiggestturnoutsofar and it’s 

important for comradeship between the 

veteranswho experienced awar where 

they went through ‘‘hell and high water’’. 

Mr Gunnsays the country has learned 

from the mistakes madewhen the soldiers 

returned from serving in Vietnam. 

‘‘We treat the soldiers better now when 

they return,there is abetter net around 

them from Veterans Affairs andthe 

government, whichisanimprovement 

over what we faced whenwereturned 

from Vietnam.’’ 

In the battle, acompany of 105 

Australiansoldiers and three New 

Zealanders from an artillery forward 

observation partyofthe RoyalRegiment of 

New Zealand Artillery’s 161 Field Battery, 

facedover 2500 NorthVietnamese Army 

personel while on patrol in arubber 

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plantationatLong Tan,about five 

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57th anniversary of the battle, and the 60th 

anniversaryofthe Vietnam war. 

Organiser ChrisGunn,aVietnam 

veteran, says manyofthe people attending 

had servedwith the Australiansin 

Vietnam in the late1960’s. 

‘‘It is great to have them all come here 

today for the reunion, to see old friends 

and not just to tell war stories.’’ 

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He says the Rangiora branch is the only 

RSAinthe country to commemorate the 

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The Rotary Club of Rangiora’s annual 

book fair has anew convenor this year. 

Alan McElroy has only been involved 

with the Rangiora club since moving to 

the town three years ago. 

However he has been aRotarian since 

1986, and has awealth of experience 

organising the Rotary Club of 

Invercargill’s annual book sale. 

Alan’s role as convenor of the 

Rangiora club’s book fair involves coordinating 

all the many ‘‘moving parts’’ 

connected with organising the threeday 

event. 

The book fair will be held next month 

at the Rangiora A&P Showgrounds in 

Ashley Street, beginning on Thursday 

September 28, from 5pm to 9pm. 

It continues on Friday September 29, 

from 9am to 7.30pm, and on Saturday 

September 30, from 9am to 5pm. 

The collection bins for the sale go out 

tomorrow, Friday, August 25, and will be 

available for donations to be dropped off 

in Rangiora at the ZService Station, 

Rangiora New World and Mitre 10 Mega. 

‘‘People can help us by donating 

books, DVDs, CD’s, puzzles and 

records,’’ Mr McElroy says. 

For those unable to drop off any 

donations at the three collection points, 

arrangements can be made to collect the 

items by emailing galanmac@xtra.co.nz. 

Besides the huge selection of books 

available at the fair, this year there will 

also be alarge collection of jigsaw 

puzzles again to choose from. 

‘‘They always sell very well,’’ Mr 

McElroy says. 

The book fair is the Rotary Club of 

Rangiora’s big fundraiser for the year. 

Money raised goes back into the 

community supporting groups, 

initiatives and organisations. 

New role ... Alan McElroy, of Rangiora, the new convenor for the Rotary Club of 

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Forestry left out of Plan Change 7for now 

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By DAVID HILL, 


New forestry rules have been left out of 

the Canterbury Land and Water 

Regional Plan —for now. 

Environment Canterbury voted last 

week to make Plan Change 7tothe 

regional plan operative from September 

1, with the exception of plantation 

forestry rules, which are subject to High 

Court appeals by Rayonier New Zealand 

Limited and Port Blakely Limited 

(Rayonier). 

The High Court hearing has been 

adjourned, with anew hearing date to 

be scheduled. 

Plan Change 7, which was notified in 

November 2021, introduces new nitrate 

limits and addresses water and 

groundwater quality concerns. 

It came out of the Waimakariri and 

Orari, Temuka, Opihi, Pareora zone 

committees’ zone implementation plan 

addendums (ZIPA). 

Councillors also voted to make Plan 

Change 2tothe Waimakariri River 

Regional Plan operative. 

Regional planning manager Andrew 

Parrish said it was the end of along 

process which began in 2016. 

‘‘This piece of work has changed much 

of the provisions in the regional plan 

and it has taken in the national 

direction and taken in changes from the 

zone committees.’’ 

He said the reductions in nutrient loss 

limits had led to some difficult 

discussions for the zone committees. 

‘‘There were some difficult decisions 

for those communities to make 

themselves and Icommend those 

communities for coming together and 

doing that.’’ 

The Waimakariri ZIPA was delayed in 

2016 to allow scientists to better 

understand groundwater movements 

under the Waimakariri River. 

It was subsequently found that it was 

possible for nitratenitrogen 

concentrations to seep into 

Christchurch city water supplies over a 

long time period. 

The notification of the plan changes 

was also delayed to November 2021 to 

allow council staff to hold discussions 

with NgāiTahu to address concerns 

around the concept Te Mana oTeWai 

(mana of the water) and mahinga kai. 

Mr Parrish said acompromise was 

reached where the council agreed to 

engage with Mana Whenua at the 

beginning of the process of reviewing 

the new regional policy statement, with 

work now under way. 

North Canterbury councillor Grant 

Edge welcomed the final adoption on 

the plan changes which would bring 

some ‘‘certainty’’. 

He was pleased staff were preparing a 

strategy to the support the 

implementation of the changes and help 

the community to understand them. 

Cr John Sunckell said the plan 

changes placed the region in astrong 

position as it faced more challenges 

from central government legislation. 

‘‘It is going to create long term 

challenges for farmers and the 

opportunities for farmers in these areas 

to develop today and in 10 or 20 years 

are going to be different to farmers in 

other areas.’’ 

Deputy chairperson Cr Craig Pauling 

said it was important to reflect on the 

work over the last seven years by council 

staff, and by the Waimakariri and South 

Canterbury communities to develop 

these plan changes. 

‘‘Councillors can come and go, but 

rules remain, and this sets the 

framework for how we look after our 

environment and our land and water 

ways.’’ 

Left out ... Forestry left out of Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan for now. 

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OPINION 


Mayor Marie Black 

Long Term Plan time 

significant for district 

Abusytimelinefor the Long TermPlan 

(LTP). 

Mostweeks willfind your councillors 

in meetings to preparethe LongTerm 

Plan. 

Thisisasignificant piece of work 

which must promote currentand future 

interestsofthe district. 

Eachactivity will consider the 

distributionofbenefits between 

community or individuals withinthe 

community,the periodand extent of 

which the benefits are expectedto 

occur, along with thecost for current 

and futuresocial, economic, 

environmental and cultural wellbeing. 

At present we are looking at 

community outcomes —for our halls, 

parks,reserves and playgrounds, 

township maintenanceand 

development, medical buildings, social 

housing, cemeteries, publictoilets, 

libraries, sewerage,water services, 

stormwater,roads, footpaths, waste 

minimisation, buildingconsents, 

animal control and liquor licensing. 

Thiscomprehensive but not 

complete listneeds to considerabroad 

distributionofbenefits to makecertain 

the Hurunui is adesirable and safe 

place to live, with essential and 

appropriate infrastructure. 

Arecentlypublished environmental 

scan, presented to thestrategy and 

community committee,stated that 

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underpinningall emerging issues is the 

topic of affordability. 

Witharelatively small population, 

and arating base of around 8000 

rateable properties,thereisan 

ongoingchallengetofund and provide 

servicesand facilitiesatanaffordable 

rate. 

As people move outfromlarger 

urban centres, there is often ahigher 

expectation of the level of service 

council shouldbedelivering, which is 

not alwayspossiblegiven the limited 

budget. 

In providing coreinfrastructure 

services, council mustbalance the 

standard against cost, while complying 

withlegislative and consenting 

requirementsasaminimum. 

There are many opportunities when 

under takinganindepth analysis of 

the district,someofwhich include 

sharingservices with other local 

authorities. 

Or considerthe reduction of service 

and understandingthe financial 

challenges to maintain roads,and 

upgrade 280 bridges andother highcostitems, 

alongside thelegislation 

and regulationthatintroduce 

unforeseen costs.Wewillbelooking to 

bring peopletogether to solve these 

complexlocalissues, to build asafer, 

healthier and environmentally 

sustainable Hurunuidistrict. 

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Cantabrians have beentaking an interest 

in the region’s future. 

EnvironmentCanterburyhas been 

pleased with the response to datetoits 

‘‘What’s OurFuture, Canterbury?’’ 

campaign,which closes on Sunday,August 

27. 

In areport to last week’s council 

meeting, chairperson Peter Scottsaid 

therehad been goodnumbers of people 

attending public forums throughoutthe 

region. 

Therehad also been good numbers of 

people signinginto onlinewebinars. 

EnvironmentCanterburystaff had met 

with staff from each of Canterbury’s 10 

territorial local authorities,with more 

meetings planned, he said. 

Cr Scott said information collected from 

the consultation would help to inform the 

council as it worked on next year’s2024/34 

Long Term and reviewed the Canterbury 

Regional Policy Statement. 

Other councillors said they had been 

impressed with the turnout to events in 

their communities. 

The consultation looked at six key areas 

including:water, land, climatechange, air, 

coastal environmentsand the built 

environment. To givefeedbackgotoecan. 

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Fears for the loss 

of local voices 


LocalDemocracy Reporter 

North Canterbury council leaders 

fearlocal voices could be lostinthe 

government’s Resource Management 

Act reforms. 

Hurunui, Waimakariri and 

Kaikōura District Council leaders 

say the expected move to regional 

planningcouldmake it harder for 

local people to havetheir say. 

The SpatialPlanningBill andthe 

Natural and Built EnvironmentBill 

passed through thethird reading in 

Parliamentlast week andwereset to 

becomelaw. 

Athird piece of legislation tackling 

climatechangeisalso in the 

pipeline. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Blacksays 

the legislation setout anew planning 

regime which aimed to cutdownthe 

number of plans councilsare 

requiredtoproducebygetting them 

to worktogether. 

‘‘The issue facing our district is, 

althoughthe scope andscale will 

reduce the number of plans, it will 

also distance communities and 

removetheir voice with plans taking 

aregionalapproach.’’ 

Environment Minister David 

Parker saysthe new legislation will 

makethe process ‘‘faster,cheaper 

and better’’. 

The newlegislationislikely to take 

up to 10 years to come into effect, and 

willbeintroduced regionbyregion. 

October’sgeneralelection could 

leadtofurther changes, if there is a 

changeofgovernment. 

Among the proposed changesisa 

move from districtplans to aregional 

plan, in abid to simplify theprocess. 

In Canterbury it wouldmeanone 

regional planningdocument to 

replacethe existing regionalplan 

and10district plans. 

Hurunui DistrictCouncilchief 

executiveHamish Dobbieaccepts 

changeisneeded, buthehas 

concernslocalvoicescouldbelostin 

aregionalplanningprocess. 

‘‘Thelossofalocalvoice is areal 

negative.’’ 

He questionedhow replacing the 

RMAwith threemuchlarger pieces 

of legislation will simplify the 

process. 

In the meantime,MrDobbiesays 

hiscouncil is pressing aheadwith its 

South Ward SpatialPlan,which 

includedAmberleyand surrounding 

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WaimakaririDistrictCouncilchief 

executive JeffMillward says his 

council supported legislation which 

ledtobetterplanningand 

environmental outcomes. 

‘‘We will taketime to go through 

thebilland will be makingadetailed 

submissiontothe selectcommittee 

andworkingthisthroughcouncilin 

thecoming months. Our initial 

reactionisthatwedon’t think 

regionalisationisrequired. We 

currentlywork wellaspartofthe 

Greater Christchurch Partnership, 

andthisdelivers on alot of the 

desired outcomeswhile retaining 

localdecisionmaking and say.’’ 

Mr Millward says hiscouncilis 

pressing ahead withits proposed 

WaimakaririDistrictPlan,which 

wasnotified in 2021. 

Thecouncil is alsoworking closely 

with theChristchurch CityCouncil, 

SelwynDistrict Council, 

EnvironmentCanterburyand its 

otherpartners to developaGreater 

Christchurch Spatial Plan. 

KaikōuraDistrictCouncil chief 

executive WillDoughtysayshe 

wouldlike to see acrossparty 

agreement on resource management 

planning to avoid the uncertainty 

with an election looming. 

‘‘It is notagooduse of time, money 

andresources, if anew government 

spendsits first three years upending 

what’s beendone.’’ 

Mr Doughty says hiscouncil is 

focusedonits own work,including 

workingonits Kaikōura spatial plan 

andnext year’s2024/34LongTerm 

Plan.‘‘The advicewe’vehad is ‘don’t 

throwaway thecopy of the RMA yet’, 

because it willtake timeto 

implement and thereislikely to be 

changes.’’ 

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Funding support for shorebirds 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

A$9000 grant to the AshleyRakahuri 

RivercareGroup (ARRG) will support 

astudy of shorebird breeding in the 

AshleyRakahuri River/Saltwater 

Creekestuary. 

The granthas been made by the 

WaimakaririWater Zonecommittee to 

support the second yearofaMasterate 

studybyUniversityofCanterbury 

student,EleanorGunby. 

The project will examine the factors 

affecting the breeding success of 

shorebirds which nestaroundthe 

estuary,says ARRG Operations 

Manager, Grant Davey. 

‘‘Of particularinterestisnest 

locationrelative to hightide leveland 

vegetation,disturbancebyhumans, 

and also theSouthern blackbacked 

gull,orkaroro,’’ he says. 

‘‘Thenumbers of these birds have 

increasedsignificantly over recent 

years, and it is well knownthat they 

can predate(killand eat)onthe eggs 

and chicksofsmaller species.’’ 

Localevidence shows numbers of 

otherrarer native species, suchas 

banded dotterel (turiwhatu), blackfronted 

terns (tarapirohe), whitefronted 

terns (tara) and pied stilt 

(poaka) have declined over the past 20 

yearssowith this in mind 

Environment Canterbury is exploring 

optionsfor limitingthe extentofthe 

karoro’s nesting area. 

Eleanor’s study will determine the 

main threats to breeding shorebirds — 

one of which is predation by 

hedgehogs, stoats, weasels, feralcats 

and rats. 

‘‘Currently there are 125 traps 

around the estuary, regularly checked 

by nine volunteers. In the lastyear we 

have caught 185 predators which 

included 131 rats,’’ Grant says. 

Diving for food ... Southern blackbacked gulls (karoro) on the Saltwater Creek Estuary at 

the mouth of the AshleyRakahuri River in Waimakariri. 

PHOTO: GRANT DAVEY 

‘‘The estuary has always been an 

important staging post for birds 

movingupand down the river, but the 

birds breeding there is arelatively 

newfocusfor the group. 

‘‘Most activity during the last 23 

years has been on the birdsbreeding 

along the21km of riverbed between 

theSH1 bridge and theOkuku 

junction.’’ 

Apart from monitoring the bird 

successinthis stretchofriver, the 

group maintains 252 traps, whichlast 

year (1/8/22 to 31/7/23) caught 836 

predators including519 rats. 

‘‘Norway ratsare the most important 

predator, perhapsfollowed by cats,’’ 

Grantsays. 

ARRG makes its own DOC200 traps 

for predatorcontrol, and also sells 

them to the public as afundraising 

venture. However, most of ARRG's 

fundscome from donations, with 

larger sums supported by grants such 

as from Environment Canterbury, the 

Department of Conservationand most 

recentlythe Waimakariri WaterZone 

committee's $9000 grant. 

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Designated licence ... Anew Designated Waters Licence kicks in with the opening of the 

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Fishing season nigh 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

The freshwater fishing season beginson 

October 1, and newlicences arenow on 

sale. 

ADesignatedWatersLicence hasbeen 

introducedthis season as amanagement 

tooltobetter protectNew Zealand’smore 

fragile fisheries, which areofteninthe 

backcountry. 

Fish&GameNZchief executive Corina 

Jordansaysaround 100,000 anglersare 

expected to go freshwaterfishing 

throughout thecountry. 

Ms Jordansaysthe newDesignated 

Waters Licence will see Kiwi anglers get a 

fairer share on some of the waterways that 

Fish&Game’s research hasshownare 

subject to too muchpressure around two 

percent of the country’s rivers. 

‘‘The newlicence category willhelpus 

manage anglingpressure by spreading 

angling effort around, so that it isn’t 

concentrated in certain areas,which 

detracts from theangling experience and 

alsohas the potential to negativelyimpact 

the fisheries,’’ she says. 

Overthe past10years, Fish&Gamehas 

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regardingovercrowdinginasmall 

number of fisheriesthatwill now be 

managed through the DesignatedWaters 

Licence. 

‘‘Our research and monitoring shows 

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onlyputting pressure on thefishery,but 

alsodisplacingother anglers. 

‘‘We’ve implementedthisnew fisheries 

managementtooltohelpaddress that 

imbalance.’’ 

In some fisheries,angler use has gone 

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(in the early 2000s),toan 

8020 split favouring nonresidentanglers. 

In most cases,pressuresensitive 

fisheries, now managed through the 

DesignatedWaters Licence, share 

common features.The rivers have very 

clear water, offer excellent sightfishing, 

holdlarge average size trout,have high 

scenicvalue, and areoften located in a 

wildernessorbackcountry setting. 

Ms Jordansayswithamajority of our 

nonresident anglers fishing backcountry 

fisheriesfor fourorless days, most 

anglers won’t be impacted by the change. 

‘‘It’simportant to note that onlyasmall 

proportion of anglers contributingto 

unsustainableanglingpressurewillbe 

affected by thischange. 

‘‘Wereally appreciate andvalue 

overseas anglers,the contribution they 

maketothe economy, as well as our 

organisation throughpurchasing licences, 

which helps us protectwaterways.’’ 

She saysfreshwater anglers area 

passionate bunch,and thestartofthe new 

seasonisnow firmly on their calendars. 

‘‘Weexpect aflurry of activity nowthe 

new seasonlicences are on sale. 

‘‘Weknowpeople are keen to getout 

withfamily andfriends,enjoy the 

outdoors, reconnectwithnature and fish 

for food.’’ 

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New venue for Wearable arts 

BY SHELLEY TOPP 

Anew venue for the North Canterbury 

Wearable Arts Show will provide an 

‘‘exciting bonus’’for those attending,an 

organiser Jane Anderson says. 

The new venue for the region’s annual 

premier fashion event, at the Rangiora 

Baptist Church auditorium,means‘‘we 

can at last have arunway leadingtoan 

extended stage’’, she says. 

‘‘This will allow the audience to be 

wrapped aroundboth the stage and 

runway giving them an upclose 

encounterofeach costume. 

‘‘It adds to agreat atmosphere on the 

night.’’ 

The showcase of wearable art which is 

afundraiser for the Oxford AreaSchool, 

provides acreative opportunity for 

students and adults to display their work 

in atheatrical atmosphere. 

There will be live music, judges, a 

compere and prizes. 

The show was held last year at the 

Rangiora Town Hall, but another venue 

was sought thisyear after remodelling 

changesatthe town hall meant there was 

insufficient changing room space for the 

show’s contestants. 

‘‘This yearthe challenge was to find a 

large enough venue in Rangioratohold 

at least 400 people and spaces big enough 

to accommodate 40plusentrieswith 

their large creations,’’Jane says. 

‘‘Wefounditinthe Rangiora Baptist 

Church Auditoriumalong EastBelt, 

which has the changingroom space and 

capacity to seatupwards of 500 people. 

‘‘Itisareally lovely venue.’’ 

The show is being heldonSaturday 

September9,from 7pm to 9.30pm, with 

doors openingat5.45pmfor the Early 

Access tickets which allows ticketholders 

to choose theirseats along the 

stage and runway. 

Standard ticket holders get their 

chance to choosetheir seats from 6.15pm. 

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Backstage ... Count Cluckula, designed and modelled by Talan Lovatt was placed third in 

the Students Years 713 Dreams and Nightmares category at the North Canterbury 

Wearable Arts Show last year. 

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

‘‘There will also be wine/beer/soft 

drinksplus light food and icecreams 

availablesobring some extra cash (or 

eftpos) and take the timetosit back and 

embracethe night,’’Jane says. 

Tickets are available through 

humanitix.co.nzsearch North 

Canterbury Wearable Arts. 

Bathurst defribulator fundraiser at Ashley 


Bathurst, next month, will take on a 

few new twists and turns at North 

Canterbury’s Ashley Hotel. 

Asmall group has decided to 

combine the Australian motor racing 

event for Supercars, which will be 

showing on the big screen, with a 

fundraiser for adefribulator for the 

village and surrounding area. 

Bart Ingram says Leeanne Jenkins, 

the hotel proprietor, has given the 

premises over for them to run the 

fundraiser during the six hour race on 

Sunday, October 8. 

She says it’s all part of helping the 

community to raise funds for such an 

important piece of equipment. 

It is open to people who buy achit for 

$25, which gives them a$10 bar tab, 

barbecue food, nibbles, alate 

afternoon tea, and raffles, and to be in 

to win spot prizes and alucky draw. 

Bart says the event is limited to 100 

tickets, and the funds raised from the 

sale of chits will go toward a 

defribulator. 

There is anoon start as the race gets 

under way and will end when the 

racing finishes around 7pm. 

Bart says they couldn’t have got the 

fundraiser off the ground without the 

support the proprietor who was keen 

to help the community, and be part of 

the community event. 

‘‘Tickets are already selling well,’’ he 

says. 

Alongside the fundraiser there will 

be aniche car show with people being 

encouraged to get their projects out of 

the garage, sharpen them up and drive 

them along to display outside the hotel 

from 10am. 

Bart says other events are being 

considered to help pay for the vital 

equipment, with adefribulator, with 

three years of free maintenance 

costing around $5000 all up. 

He says to access the defribulator, 

which will be outside the hotel, people 

will need to dial 111 to get an access 

code. This also ensures an ambulance 

is on its way. 

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Call for sharper focus on scholarships 

BY SHELLEY TOPP 

ANorthCanterbury primaryschool 

principal is pleased to learnthat the 

Governmenthas established 478 

teachertraining scholarships. 

LastmonthSwannanoa Primary 

School principal BrianPrice, whois 

alsothe lead principal of the 

RangioraCommunityofLearning 

Group PuketerakiKāhui Ako, called 

on the Government to fund 100free 

teachertraining scholarships. 

‘‘Ifsuch aforwardthinking 

initiative,with aguaranteed teaching 

job after training, was funded it would 

go along way towards solvingthe 

currentteacher shortage crisis,’’ he 

said. 

LabourPartylist MP Dan 

Rosewarne,who lives in Woodend, 

responded to Mr Price’scallsaying 

sincelastSeptember theGovernment 

hadoffered 478people teaching 

scholarships,ofwhich 290 were 

careerchangescholarships. 

‘‘We have alsosupported 124 

beginningand returning teachers into 

roles throughthe BeTTER(beginning 

educationteacherand teacher 

educationrefresh)programme,’’ he 

says. ‘‘TheGovernment hasbeen very 

focusedonsupporting teacher 

recruitment, including the 

investment lastyearofanadditional 

$24million to train andattract 1000 

more teachers.’’ 

Mr Price saysitisgreat that 

teachertraining scholarships have 

been establishedand that the 

Government is trying initiatives to 

recruitteachers andfillthe teaching 

shortage. 

However, he would liketosee a 

sharper focus on the primaryschool 

sector, where moreteachers are 

desperatelyneeded. 

‘‘Iwouldlike to see scholarships for 

primaryschool teachersspecifically, 

andfor afocusonpromoting the 

professionasanattractiveand 

rewarding career,’’ he says. 

‘‘Afocus on the positivesofteaching 

andcelebration of success of the work 

teachers acrossthe professiondo 

wouldgoalong way towards attracting 

quality people intoour profession.’’ 

WaimakaririMPMattDooceyand 

Kaikoura MP StuartSmith, say 

National is supportive of allowing a 

more practical pathway for trainee 

teachers to enterthe workforce. 

‘‘Ourview is that the currentway we 

do teacher training isn’t working, and 

it isn’t doing agoodenoughjob of 

preparingstudents in core areas such 

as classroommanagement andthe 

science of learning.’’ 

Mental health abig issue for Hurunui youth 



Mental health remainsthe single 

biggest issue for Hurunui youth. 

Arecent survey by the Hurunui 

YouthCouncilfound 50 percent of 

localyouth thought mental health and 

wellbeingwas the number one issue 

they faced. 

Speakingatlast week’s Hurunui 

DistrictCouncil strategy and 

communitymeeting, youth 

development officer Jo Sherwood said 

therewere growing numbersofyoung 

people in some form of home learning 

due in part to anxiety. 

‘‘It is acombination of things. We’ve 

had Covid and the schoolstrikes, so if 

your only way of connection is getting 

on the school bus and going to school, 

and that’s taken away, it can be 

unsettling. 

‘‘Online learning works well for 

some young people, but not so well for 

others. 

‘‘And we know that schoolsdon’t 

have enough support, so it is about 

how we can collectivelyadvocate for 

them.’’ 

As of May 11, there were 49 young 

peopleinhomeeducation, withan 

education exemption, and 67 studying 

through distancelearning through Te 

Kura (Correspondence School), with 

16 of themalso enrolledatlocal area 

schools. 

‘‘Thisindicates asignificant 

numberofHurunuiyoung people that 

are home schooled,’’ Ms Sherwood 

said. 

‘‘We are looking at how we can 

connect with them throughthe home 

schoolnetwork to promotethe youth 

programme provision through their 

channels.’’ 

Councilstaff are alsolooking at how 

theycould support volunteers who 

worked with youngpeople, around 

ethics training and how to have 

conversations aroundmental health, 

suchaswhen ayoung person 

‘‘mentions suicide’’. 

‘‘Youngpeople’slanguage around 

mental health is different to other 

generations,’’ she said.‘‘Theytalk 

about it in an open, normalised way.’’ 

The youth councilhas been 

engagingwith local social service 

agency Together Hurunui and this has 

led to Wellbeing North Canterbury 

agreeingtodoaworkshop with the 

youth counciltoexplore further 

options for supporting mental health 

needs. 

Ms Sherwood said the recent survey 

also found thateducation, healthcare, 

racism, ‘‘havingour voice heard’’ and 

climate change were alsoofconcernto 

youngpeople. 

Therewere some variationsaround 

the district,for example in the Amuri 

respondents ratedracism equallywith 

mental health and wellbeing as the 

most pressing issue. 

In Cheviot, climatechangerated 

higher compared to the rest of the 

district, while in Amberley education 

was amajor concern. 

Hurunui MayorMarie Black said she 

was impressedbythe young peopleon 

the youth council. 

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The Labour government announced 

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‘‘The community has been callingout 

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Associate Transport Minister Kieran 

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North Canterburybased Labour List 

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202427NationalLand Transport Plan. 

The ChristchurchNorthernLink will 

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‘‘I would like to see on the ground work 

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‘‘For alot of projects around the 

country, the design work and planning 

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the designisalmost complete and the 

land is alreadyconsented.’’ 

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National announced last month that 

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government, as partofits Transport for 

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Waimakariri MP and National’s 

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Adapting to climate change is expected 

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The Waimakariri District Council’s 

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business and centres senior advisor 

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‘‘The focus of the previous strategy 

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population growth. 

‘‘The Waimakariri district continues 

to be one of New Zealand’s fastest 

growing areas with our population 

expected to approach 97,000 by 2048. 

‘‘Opportunities are available for 

businesses and industries seeking to 

service population and household 

related demands.’’ 

Rural land made up around 96 percent 

of the district’s total land mass and 

continued to provide astrong base to the 

local economy, she said. 

‘‘It is one of our greatest natural assets 

from which we can support our local 

population, our natural ecosystems, 

and produce food for ourselves and 

other parts of the world. 

‘‘It offers diverse possibilities 

including arange of mixed uses like 

Rural economy ... Rural land makes up around 96 percent of the Waimakariri district’s 

landmass. 

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farming, forestry, energy and tourism.’’ 

The Waimakariri district is believed 

to have the highest number of lifestyle 

blocks in the country, with many of them 

supporting niche business activity. 

Ms Thompson said there were 

opportunities to capitalise more on the 

natural environment. 

Other opportunities included 

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experiences in the town centres and 

hosting events which drew people into 

the district. 

‘‘Our lifestyle offers an attractive 

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Forestry in the classroom ... Ashley Rakahuri students learn about forestry as part of 

their lessons. 

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Forestry being taken 

into the classroom 

New Zealand’s eight WoodCouncils 

havejoined forces to taketheirjoint 

forest educationorganisation – 

Discover Forestry New Zealand,into 

the classroom. 

SeveralschoolsinNorthCanterbury 

havealready been involvedinthe 

council'sschool engagement programs: 

WoodisGood(for primary schools), 

and Grow Me (for secondary schools). 

PrimarySchool Educationand 

Engagement Programmenational 

coordinatorVickieHumphries says 

Sefton,AshleyRakahuri and Oxford 

AreaSchools haveall hosted the 

programwith others plannedfor later 

thisyear. 

‘‘Usuallyaforestry company 

nominatesaschoolthat theyare 

workingnearby andwant to make a 

connection with. Sometimesaschool 

willcontact us andask fora 

programme.’’ 

Vickieorganises representatives 

fromthe forestry companyand from the 

log transportcompanytocomealong, 

the latterwith aloaded logtruck. 

‘‘Wetalktothe students about 

forestry, wood, trees, why andhow we 

do what we do and how importantitis 

to New Zealand's economy.’’ 

Out at thelog truck,she saysthey talk 

about safety on the roads,how big(any) 

the truck is and howtheytake longer to 

stop. 

‘‘Eachchild thengetstogoupinto 

the cab to see wherethe blind spots are 

for the driver.’’ 

The programdonates aforestry 

activity book foreach student and some 

woodentoys/games forthe school. 

She saysthere is acalendarof 

plannedschoolvisitsand activities, 

and DiscoverForestry provides local 

workplace connectionswith 

professional foresters and members of 

the forest sectorfor young people, 

information andfield trips,school 

presentations, careers materials, and 

student inspiration. 

Schoolswantingtocontactthe 

program: www.woodisgood.co.nz. 

FICA nominations 

The Forest Industry Contractors 

Association (FICA)are callingfor 

nominations for the FICAexecutive 

board. 

Memberswanting to nominate 

someone,orbenominated,are asked 

to fillout the electronic formonthe 

FICA websiteatfica.org.nz/ficaelections 

or email 

kim@frankcommunication.co.nz. 

Membersmust remember to 

includeaproposer andseconder 

from separateFICAmember 

companies forthe nomination to be 

deemed valid. 

The nomination period runsuntil 

August 28. 

The election will be heldusingthe 

firstpast thepost system. 

FICAmembersare eligible to vote 

for an executiveboardmember and 

chairinthe ballot. 

Apersoncan be nominated for both 

chair and boardmember at thesame 

time. 

If elected as the chair their votes 

for aboard member are cancelled. 

FICA Members will receive 

instructionsfor voting via email link. 

Voting is openfromSeptember 11, 

and willcloseonSeptember 25, 2023 

FICA is amembership based 

organisationrepresentingthe voice 

of New Zealandforestry contractors. 

Formedin2002, FICA currently has 

approximately 240 member 

companies and associate members in 

harvesting, silviculture, civil and 

roading. 

The 2023 Annual General Meeting 

of the ForestIndustryContractors 

Association will be heldonFriday 

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Forestry plantings need ‘limits’ 

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The grey mood of sheep and beef 

farmers is darkening as they learn the 

scale of their land being bought for 

forestry is higher than first thought. 

They are already feeling the heat from 

farm inflation, lower prices and rapid 

regulation changes. 

An updated report on landuse change 

from pastoral farming to largescale 

forestry shows the extent of land being 

bought by forestry interests. 

Beef+Lamb New Zealand chief 

executive Sam McIvor said farmers 

were already concerned about the 

conversion of foodproducing sheep and 

beef land into carbon farming. 

He said the Orme &Associates report 

commissioned by BLNZ initially showed 

more than 52,000ha of land was bought 

for forestry interests in 2021, but revised 

data showed it was more than 63,000ha. 

‘‘The government must urgently work 

with the sector to implement limits 

before it’s too late.’’ 

Mr McIvor said the numbers fell to 

36,000ha last year because of 

uncertainty over policy changes, but 

were likely to rise as there was abacklog 

of applications sitting with the Overseas 

Investment Office. 

‘‘This takes the total to more than 

200,000ha of sheep and beef farms 

bought over the last five years, which is 

asignificant concern for the sheep and 

beef sector and rural communities,’’ he 

said. 

He said the scale of change was far 

more than recommended by the Climate 

Change Commission. 

‘‘New Zealand is one of the only 

countries in the world that allows fossil 

fuel emitters to offset 100% of their 

emissions. 

‘‘The government is currently 

consulting on changes to the Emissions 

Trading Scheme, and it needs to act.’’ 

Carbon farming did not create jobs or 

add export returns, he said. 

BLNZ was not antiforestry, as 

farmers had tree lots and there was a 

place for it and for some offsetting, but 

there needed to be some balance. 

‘‘Production forestry, in combination 

with carbon forestry, can often be 

integrated into sheep and beef farms 

without loss of food production. 

‘‘We also recognise the unique 

circumstances of some Māori 

landowners who can never sell their 

land. 

‘‘This is alegitimate instance where 

carbon credits from offsetting should be 

available.’’ 

Mr McIvor said the landuse change 

was affecting livestock numbers. 

Statistics New Zealand data showed 

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the national sheep flock dropped 

400,000 to be 25.3 million in mid2022, 

with numbers likely to fall further due to 

new plantings, he said. 

The Ministry for Primary Industries 

estimated afurther 88,000ha of new 

planting this year. 

Nearly athird of meat and wool 

farmers predicted they were heading for 

aloss in aFederated Farmers survey on 

farmer confidence. 

Furthermore, 74.6% expected 

profitability to worsen. 

The survey of more than 1000 dairy, 

sheep, beef and arable farmers found 

their confidence was at historic lows. 

Federated Farmers president Wayne 

Langford said farmers were dealing 

with high interest rates, huge inflation 

and asteep decline in meat and milk 

prices. 

‘‘We’re also facing an unprecedented 

level of regulatory change that is 

heaping on costs, undermining 

profitability and creating huge 

uncertainty for farmers. 

‘‘Unfortunately, all these challenges 

have arrived at the same time, which 

just compounds the pressure farmers 

are feeling —it’s just not sustainable.’’ 

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stop spending money and try to cut costs 

from their business, which would flow 

through to the economy. 

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FederatedFarmers has slammed the 

Government’scynical decisiontorush 

its fatally flawed1000page RMA 

replacementBills through the House in 

the final sittingdaysofthisGovernment. 

FederatedFarmers RMA reform 

spokespersonMark Hoopersaysitisa 

nightmare forfarmersand rural 

communities and will add nothing but 

costand complexitytotheir lives. 

‘‘FederatedFarmershas repeatedly 

raised serious concerns aboutthis 

legislation on behalfofour 

membership, andthose concerns 

remaincompletely unresolved. 

‘‘Localcommunitiesare to be stripped 

of theirdemocraticdecisionmaking 

ability,whichwill be passed offtonew 

regionalplanningcommittees. 

‘‘Thelegislation stillincludes along 

list of vague and uncertain terms that 

will simplyleadtoendlessand 

expensive litigation.’’ 

Theonlything worsethanthe content 

of theBillsisthe process they’ve 

followedtoget here. 

‘‘This isn’t the waygood lawsare 

made,’’ Mr Hooper says. 

‘‘Thousandsofpages of amendments 

havebeen rushed throughParliament at 

breakneckspeedtotry andpassthe 

reformsbeforethe upcomingelection. 

‘‘It’s hardtobelieve all MP’shavehad 

the time or capacity to properly readthe 

law and understand theimplicationsof 

the changesthat arebeing made, 

particularly as they prepare foran 

election campaign. 

‘‘Given the contentiousnature of this 

reform the Government shouldhave 

taken it to theelectiontoseek a 

mandate from New Zealanders,’’ he 

says. 

PGG Wrightson supports calf scheme 

PGG Wrightson is continuingits 

unwavering supportfor the IHC Calf & 

RuralScheme. 

It has announced the renewal of its 

support for the IHC Calf&Rural 

Scheme, committingtoanother three 

years. 

The partnership with IHC has 

flourished over four decadesand 

continues to makeasignificant 

difference in the livesofsome of New 

Zealand's most vulnerable individuals 

and their families. 

It is alegacy relationship that extends 

out for at least 44 years. 

Launched in 1982, the IHC Calf& 

RuralSchemehas grown to be one of 

New Zealand'smost successful 

charitableprograms. 

Through the years, this rural donation 

scheme has raised over $41 million for 

IHC, funds that have made a 

transformative impact on the lives of 

thoseitserves. 

It is driven by rural communities, 

changes lives and uplifts spirits. 

PeterNewbold,General Manager of 

PGG Wrightson Livestock saysheis 

proudofthe long association with ‘‘this 

fantasticcause’’. 

‘‘From its origins, the scheme has 

always been aboutruralpeopledoing 

theirpractical best to support a 

communityneed. 

‘‘This reinforces the genuine 

commitment of farmers who pledge their 

livestock, withthe sale proceeds being 

donated to the IHC.’’ 

He says manyfarmersnow opt to 

contributevirtual livestock, making 

donationsasonetime gifts or monthly 

commitments. 

The monetary contributions generated 

through the partnership find their way to 

numerous avenuesofsupport: 

Familiesand Children: The funds 

directly aid families and children living 

with intellectual disabilities, offering 

them muchneededresourcesand 

services tailored to their uniqueneeds. 

Feed time ... PGG Wrightson is continuing its support for the IHC Calf &Rural Scheme for 

another three years. 

PHOTO: FILE 

Volunteer Support: The programme 

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Having fun at high speed in dust and dirt 

High speed racer ... New Zealand Ladies Grass Track Champion Olivia Stewart doesn't 

mind the dust and dirt of grass track racing. 

PHOTO:JOHN COSGROVE 


Getting the blood pumping and building a 

competitive spirit through grasskart 

racing are justacoupleofways Rangiora 

realestate agent Olivia Stewart relaxes at 

the weekend. 

The 2023 New Zealand Ladies 206610cc 

Grass Track Championsays it’s great 

racing friends and family each monthin 

the Christchurch GrassKart Club 

championships. 

During the weekend115 karts racers 

turned out to compete in eightclasses on 

atrack createdinapaddocknear Kirwee. 

‘‘It’s reallyalot of fun, Icompete in the 

Agradeclass against six other women and 

lotsofmen driving machines withengine 

capacities ranging from 250cc up to 

501cc.’’ 

Her kart is powered by a250cc KTM 

motorcycleengine and despite the 

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severalgoodplacings in her races. 

She saysdespiteall thedust and dirtshe 

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affordable motorsport. 

Olivia has been racing for seven years 

and shares her lucky race number945 

withher father Gavin Stewart who also 

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Grass Kart racing has been the starting 

point for many top motor sportsdrivers 

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ClubPresident Stan McKenzie says 

because driverscan start veryyoung in the 

sport, theybuildupstrong skills in vehicle 

handling and race craft,which in later life 

translate to good road driving skills when 

theyfinally get theirdriver's licenses. 

‘‘Wehave many young girls and women 

racing in the club,plus father and son 

outfits.’’ 

These include Rangiora air freight 

specialist CameronGodfrey who races 

withhis family. 

Cameron is the 2023 New Zealand Open 

206 510ccGrassTrack Championwhile 

his brother Drew is the 2023New Zealand 

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He says he started racing 16 years ago 

aged13, and loves the sportbecausehe 

likes goingfast and playing in the mud. 

‘‘It’s very competitive at the top grades, 

and whilebeing alot of fun,itteachesyou 

all the skillsyou needfor car control in all 

conditions.’’ 

Beinginthe mud and puttinghis body 

on the line is not new for Cameron who is 

also the captainofthe NorthernBulldogs 

RugbyLeague premier teaminKaiapoi. 

‘‘Sometimesitgets abit hardto 

schedule the race meetings with the 

league games, and the bodydoes take abit 

of ahammering from both sports, but I 

loveit.’’ 

The club meets on the first Sundayof 

each monthatits new track at Weedons 

Ross Road, West Meltonopposite the West 

Melton Airfield. 

BMX popular with all ages in Rangiora 

Ridersofall agesturned out on Saturday 

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Club’s registration dayattheirtrack in 

Rangiora despiteinclementweather. 

It was achancefor newriderstogo 

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theclub’s racetrackbeside the Ashley 

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Sean HollandsofSefton wentwith his 

fouryearold son Chaz to try out the race 

track. 

‘‘We havejust moveddownfromthe 

Waikato,sowe came downtolet Chaz try 

thetrack.’’ 

Club committee memberAnna 

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young riderswho came along for aday of 

tryingout howthe startmechanism 

works, andhow the track feelsafter so 

long awayfrom it offseason. 

Thefirst home club race day of the 

seasonwillbeaninterclub race event 

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starting at 10am. 

Helping hand ... Skyla Hansen, aged 9, 

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receive, but his results weren’t what The surgery was 

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arranged by 

Renee says i took quite awhile for the Southern 

the news to sink in, and it was heartwrenching 

when it did. 

Implant 

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doors banging, bu they weren’t 

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working at a l,” says Renee, who lives Renee 

in Rangiora. 

remembers when 

With alot of support and information, her li tle boy could 

Renee decided that cochlear implants fina ly hear her voice. 

were the right option for Jackson and “His face lit up and 

their family. Acochlear implant is a he had abig smile when I 

surgica ly-implanted electronic device spoke. It brough tears to my eyes,” 

that restores hearing for those with she says. 

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yle 

Nine Kaiapoi children are about 

quickly realised the school doesn’t have 

to embark on atrip of alifetime to alot and in the last few years they had a 

Rarotonga. 

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 7and 8pupils due to alack of funding.” 

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

term four to learn about the local culture take some resources for 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 Anumber 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. 

stationery. 

“It’s like school camp, where the 

Pax says the group is also liaising with 

students wi l have some fun, but it’s Raro community groups in Rarotonga to do 

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

the local community and an opportunity up work. 

to learn what we share in common The group wi l be staying a the 

as Pacific communities as we l as our Rakahanga hostel, which is named after 

di ferences.” 

one of the islands, and is like amarae, 

Pax wi l be joined on the trip by parent Pax says. 

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

Lamont. 

and everybody pitches in with cooking 

Although the Cook Islands is o ficia ly and cleaning. 

apart of New Zealand and uses New “They are wonderful hosts and are quite 

Zealand do lars, life is very di ferent on proud of their country and are rea ly 

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

have the same resources. 

The pupils said they were looking 

As we l as fundraising for the trip, Pax forward to visiting Rarotonga and 

says the school has been fundraising to meeting their new penpals at Nukutere 

support Nukutere Co lege, aYear 7to11 Co lege, who they have been 

school in Rarotonga, which St Patrick’s co responding with in the lead up to the 

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“It’s an indescribable “It’s amazing wha technology can do.” 

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situation,” says Renee. 

Fo lowing aspeaker from SCIP coming some of NZ’s rarest birds. 

to talk to members the Rangiora Lions ARR coordinator Kirstyn Barne t 

Club decided to nominate SCIP as the says the event is a l about enjoying the 

cause for the Ashley River Ramble outdoors with family and friends. 

2021. 

“Every time Igo to the Ashley- 

This is the 5th year of the Ramble, Rakahuri river Isee something new. 

with previous recipients including Koru We are so lucky to have this national 

Care, Diabetes NZ and the Ashley- treasure in our backyard, so easily 

Rakahuri Rivercare group. The event accessible for cyclists and walkers.” 

evolved out of the Lions Club Rangiora She is delighted tha the funds raised 

-Kaiapoi FunRun, and provides a from the event wi l go towards helping 

relaxed family friendly event with great local people enjoy abe ter quality of 

scenery ofthe river which is home to life. 

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hot at 30 degrees most of the time and it identifying more than 60,000 as 

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AT THE LIBRARY 

From There to Here, by Joe Bennett 

The first 30 years of one of New Zealand’s most popular columnistsand 

commentators Joe Bennett. 

His first memoir, confronts and reflects on the journey from childhoodtomanhood, 

and his long and fruitless struggle against teaching for aliving. 

The Golden Doves,byMartha Hall Kelly 

Two former female spies, bound together by their past, risk everything to hunt down 

an infamous Nazi doctorinthe aftermath of World War II —apulsepoundingnovel 

inspired by true events. 

Happy Place, by Emily Henry 

During the friend group's annual gathering in their ‘‘happy place’’—acottage in 

Maine—Harriet andWyn pretend to be in love for their friends'sake. 

However, they soon find it increasingly harder to fake their engagement, lie to their 

friends, and hide their feelings. 

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 

catalogueatwaimakariri.kotui.org.nz or hurunui.kotui.org.nz or contact your local 

library. 

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RangioraLions Club Chooses SCIP for Ramble 

Sunday 28 February 2021 

EVENT 

INFORMATION 

12km (approximately) 

Waikuku Beach North Oval (nea river mouth) 

Registration: from 8am 

Event starts 9am -Cyclists, 9.10am -Runners/Walkers 

Tickets canbepurchased on the day, CASH ONLY 

$20 Adults, $10 Child (18 years and under) 

On rain or shine –prepare for a l weather 

Two water stops on route 

Bus forrunners/walkers returning to Waikuku 

leaves approx. 12pm -$2–thankstoTorlesse Travel 

Formore information see our websiteashleyriverramble.nz 

orphone 021 312 230 

Thankstoall all our sponsors to date 

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–Hortons Signs, Wilson Print, Artisan Bakery, Mitre 10 Rangiora, Compass FM, 

Aaron Clark Property Brokers, Vera Setz Audiology, Peter Lawry Business Success 

Partners, TheMark, Hagley Kitchens, TheWarehouse Rangiora, River to Ranges 

Rangiora, Stan’s 7Day Pharmacy, Port and Eagle Kaiapoi, New World Rangiora, 

Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and our major sponsor Anytime Fitness Rangiora 

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Biodiversity project 

Hurunui Biodiversity Trust will present 

the Zones of Action Projectat the Greta 

ValleyTavernonWednesday, August 23 

from 7.30pmto9pm. The project is anew 

approach to biodiversity, leading with 

action and empowering the community 

with knowledge. 

Rock‘n’Wheels 

The Rock‘n’Wheels Charitable Trust will 

hold its annual Rock‘n’Wheelsshow on 

Sunday, September 3, at the Amberley 

Domain. It is $10 per entry (driverand one 

passenger), and $5 for any extra 

passengers. For those going along to enjoy 

the sight of so many vehicles,motorbikes 

and anything else on wheels, it is $5 an 

adult. The gates open for viewing and 

enjoying entertainment, live music, acraft 

fair and hot food,at8.30am.The event will 

wind downatabout 3pm. 

GardenFestival 

The annualHurunui Garden Festival will 

run from October 27 to October30, and will 

showcase 18 private gardens, with all open 

from 9am to 5pm each day. Theyare 

arranged in six geographicalbased 

clusters, with maps in the detailed guide 

which can be foundat 

hurunuigardenfestival.com. 

Kaikoura Hop 

The annualcelebration will run from 

September 13 to 17 at the Kaikoura 

Racecourseand beyond. While Saturday, 

September 16, is the big day at the 

Kaikoura Hop Car Show Extravaganza,the 

hop’s programmestarts on Wednesday, 

September 13, with avariety of activities, 

visits and car tours. 

Public Notices 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

Singto Limited ,8/77 Hilton 

Street, Kaiapoi 7630 has 

made application to the 

District Licensing Committee 

at Rangiora for the issue of a 

On-licence in respect of the 

premises situated at 8 /77 

Hilton Street, Kaiapoi 7630 or 

the Thai Restaurant known 

as Maree Thai. 

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 - Friday 4.00pm- 

9:30pm. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee at 215 

High Street, Rangiora. 

Any person who is entitled 

to object and who wishes 

to object to the issue of the 

licence may,not later than 15 

working days after the date of 

the publication of this notice, 

file anotice in writing ofthe 

objection with the Secretary 


Licensing Committee at 

Private Bag 1005, Rangiora 

or email to alcohol@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 second publication 

of this notice. This notice was 

first published on 17 th August 


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ON-LICENCE 


AND SUPPLY OF 


Lehleh49 Ltd, 24 

Canterbury Street, Ashley 

has made application 

to the District Licensing 

Committee at Rangiora 

for the renewal of an On- 

Licence in respect of the 

premises situated at 24 

Canterbury Street, Ashley 

known as Ashley Hotel. 


business conducted (or to 

be conducted) under the 

licence is Hotel /Tavern. 



is (or is intended to be) 

sold under the licence are: 

Sun -Thurs 8am -11pm. 

Fri&Sat 8am -1am. 






215 High Street, Rangiora. 



to object to the issue of 

the licence may, not later 

than15working 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 

alcohol@wmk.govt.nz. 

No objection to the 

renewal of alicence may 

be made in relation to a 

matter other than amatter 

specified in section 131 

of the Sale and Supply of 

Alcohol Act 2012. 

This is the first publication 

of this notice. 

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ON-LICENCE 


AND SUPPLY OF 


Authentic Foods Ltd, 3/61 

Williams Street, Kaiapoi 

7630 has made application 

to the District Licensing 

Committee at Rangiora 

for the renewal of an On- 

Licence in respect of the 

premises situated at 3/61 

Williams Street, Kaiapoi 

7630 known as Golden 

Turmeric. 


business conducted (or to 

be conducted) under the 

licence is Restaurant. 



is (or is intended to be) sold 

under the licence are: 

Monday to Sunday 

11.00am -11.00pm. 






215 High Street, Rangiora. 



to object to the issue of 

the licence may, not later 

than 15working days after 

the date of the publication 

of this notice, file anotice 

in writing of the objection 

with the Secretary of 



Private Bag 1005, Rangiora 

or email to alcohol@wmk. 

govt.nz. 

No objection to the renewal 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than amatter specified in 

section 131 of the Sale and 

Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. 

This is the first publication 

of this notice. 

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Sport Scholarships. Up to 10 recipients will receive 

ascholarship worth $2000 to go towards developing 

asporting talent. From the finalists awinner and two 

runners up may be selected to receive an additional 

$5000 and $2500 respectively. Applicants must 

aged between 12 and 20 years old, reside within the 

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More information and application forms 

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ON-LICENCE 


AND SUPPLY OF 


Not Typical Ltd, Unit 5 / 

246 High Street, Rangiora 

has made application to the 

District Licensing Committee 

at Rangiora for the renewal of 

an On-Licence in respect of 

the premises situated at Unit 

5/246 High Street, Rangiora 

known as La Luna Eatery & 

Bar. 


business conducted (or to be 

conducted) under the licence is 

Restaurant. 


hours during which alcohol is 

(or is intended to be) sold under 

the licence are: 

Sunday to Thursday 8.00am - 

11.00pm. Friday and Saturday 

8.00am -1.00am (the following 

day). 



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 alcohol@wmk.govt.nz. 

No objection to the renewal of a 

licence may be made in relation 

to amatter other than amatter 

specified in section 131 of the 

Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 

2012. 

This is the second publication 

of this notice. This notice was 

first published on 17th August 


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2602987 

CREATIVE COMMUNITIES FUND 

Applications open on 31 July2023 and close on 29 August2023. 

Application forms are available on theCouncil website or by emailingthe 

administrator –maree.hare@hurunui.govt.nz 

All projectsmust haveanartsfocus, must begin after 20 September 2023and be 

completed before 20 September 2024. 

Types ofcosts that can be funded include workshops/courses; performances; exhibitions; 

creation of artworks; materialsfor arts programmesoractivities;venue or equipmenthirefor 

arts activities; personneland administrative costs forshort termart projectsand promotion 

and publicity of arts activities. 

There are three funding criteria under the Creative 

Communities fund – 

Access and Participation - performances by 

community choirs, hip-hop groups, theatre companies 

orpoets;workshopsonpainting,sketching,printmaking, 

writingordancingetc;exhibitionsbylocalcraft groups, 

festivals featuring local artists; creation ofafilm or 

publicartwork;development of newtukutuku whakairo 

or kowhaiwhai for alocal marae; artist residencies 

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development of localartists. 

Diversity - workshops, rehearsals, performances, 

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or contemporary artforms or by local migrant 

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groups withexperience of disabilityormental illness. 

Young people –young people toengage with and 

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What’s happening in your 

community… 

Boil Water Update Notice Oxford 

The boil water notice on the Oxford Rural No.1 

water supply remains in place. 

Since the turbidity incident last week, turbidity 

levels of the well have continued to be high despite 

efforts to flush the well. 

The increased turbidity has been affecting the 

treatment system and putting astrain on the 

well pump. 

Therefore, adecision has been made to 

commence re-development of the main well 

at the McPhedrons Road site. 

The emergency backup source at the Rockford Road 

River Intake will be brought online to supply the 

water scheme whilst the main well is taken offline 

for re-development. 

The re-development works on the well will 

commence on Monday 21 August 2023 and is 

expected to take four to six weeks to complete. 

Whilst the boil water notice was precautionary 

before, it is now critical as the water quality from 

the river intake is very poor in comparison. 

We will continue to update you via our website and 

social media channels as any more information 

comes to hand. 

Waimakariri Welcomes Second 

Announcement onWoodend Bypass 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon is welcoming a 

policy announcement from the Government that 

promises to deliver the Woodend Bypass. 

Labour recently announced that, if elected, they 

would build asuite of ‘Northern Link’ projects that 

include the Woodend Bypass as well as creating 

more lanes on the Ashley River Bridge. 

In the statement they scheduled the Woodend 

Bypass to start in 2026/27. It also included an 

extra $5.4b to assist with for the maintenance of 

state highway and local roads. 

This announcement follows the National Party's 

transport package which includes the Woodend 

Bypass as aroad of national significance. 

Mayor Dan Gordon says it is great tosee that the 

two major parties are committed to aproject that 

we have advocated strongly over many years. 

The Woodend Bypass was first confirmed in2013 

following safety concerns from the community 

but Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency stalled 

the project. 

Since then, many in the community, including 

Waimakariri District Council and Woodend- 

Seon Community Board, have called for and 

organised public rallies calling for this project to 

be prioritised. 

“This second announcement prioritising the 

Woodend Bypass will be welcome news tothe 

community,” says Mayor Gordon. 

“The community here have been calling out for 

this promised infrastructure to be delivered and 

for concrete timeframes for construction to start. 

For both major parties toidentify this as priority 

project is great news. 

“Today over 20,000 vehicles pass through 

Woodend every day, and this is only going to 

increase. The town is quite literally divided intwo 

by the State Highway. The Bypass will make the 

area safer for residents, business owners and 

children –it’s well overdue. 

“The Council and Ifully support this second 

announcement as it shows the infrastructure 

needed by communities of Woodend, Pegasus 

and Ravenswood are on the radar of both 

major parties.” 

The Council is also committed to continue to 

strongly advocate for better infrastructure 

investment from Waka Kotahi for the wider District. 

“There are many pressing road developments such 

as areplacement of Skew Bridge in East Kaiapoi 

as well as an Eastern Rangiora Link Road that are 

required to accommodate agrowing population.” 

says Mayor Gordon. 

About Road Reserve 

Management 

Council have combined anumber ofexisting 

policies and clarified how wepropose to 

manage things like roadside berms, paper 

roads, road sealing, temporary storage and 

traffic management. 

We want to hearfrom youaboutthe dra policy. 

Have your say before 5pm Thursday 7September 

at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk 

About 

Community Outcomes 

It’s important to us that our Community 

Outcomes are developed in collaboration with 

the community. 

Community Outcomes are the outcomes Council aims 

to achieve inorder to promote the social, economic, 

environmental, and cultural well-being of our District 

and residents, in the present and for the future. 

Have your say before 7September 

at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk 

Roadside Spraying 

Chemical Control of 

Vegetation All Areas 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Residents are advised that our vegetation 

control contractor (CORDE Ltd) will start 

roadside spraying in all areas in September 

2023. The chemical used is aglyphosate 

base (Lion Herbicide and LI-1000). This will 

continue intermittently when required and 

weather permitting, through to April 2024. 

If any resident has alegitimate concern 

with this work, they should contact the 

Waimakariri District Council Customer 

Services Team 0800 965 468. 

Carl Grabowski 

Roading Operations Team Leader

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North Canterbury News, August 24, 2023 

35 

Upcoming Council 

meetings 

The following meetings will be 

held in September 2023, in the 

Council Chamber, 215 High Street, 

Rangiora, unless otherwise stated. 

Council 

Tuesday 5September at 1pm. 

Oxford-Ohoka Community Board 

Wednesday 6September at 7pm atthe 

Ohoka Community Hall, Mill Road, Ohoka. 

(The Public Forum section of the agenda 

will occur from 7–7.20pm.) 

Woodend-Seon Community Board 

Monday 11 September at 5.30pm at the 

Woodend Community Centre, 

School Road, Woodend. 

Audit and Risk Committee 

Tuesday 12September at9am. 

Rangiora-Ashley Community Board 

Wednesday 13September at 7pm. 

Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board 

Monday 18September at 4pm at the 

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 

176Williams Street, Kaiapoi. 

Utilities and Roading Committee 

Tuesday 19September at 9am. 

District Planning and 

Regulation Committee 

Tuesday 19September at 1pm. 

Agendas are available two working days 

before the meeting. Agendas, Minutes and 

audio recordings for meetings can befound 

on the Council's website: waimakariri.govt.nz 

Sarah Nichols 

GovernanceManager 

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CAR BOOT SALE 

A&P SHOWGROUNDS, RANGIORA 

16 September 2023, 9am –1pm 

Come along or book asite…. 

$25.00 per pre-booked site or $30.00 on the day 

CASH ONLYONTHE DAY 

Sausage Sizzle and Coffee Cart 

Email: office.northcanterbury@cab.org.nz 

03 313 8822 and leave a message for Sue 

North Canterbury 

ARTISTS WANTED 

AMBERLEY ART GROUP 

Forthe Anne Holloway ArtExhibition 

Date 22 nd –24 th September 

Amberley Library 

Entries close 10 th September 

Foranapplication formcontact Sandra Bamford 

sandra10bamford@gmail.com 

2608361 

SWAN CONSULTATION 

The public is invited to attend a 

meeting to discussswandepredation 

issuesonagricultural lands at the 

North Canterbury Fish and Game 

office,595 JohnsRoad, Harewood 

Christchurchoneither Tuesday29 

August2023, at10am or Thursday 

31 August 2023,at4pm. 

An indication of attendance would 

be appreciated. 

Email: ncevent@fishandgame.org.nz 

KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS 

“The Key ofKnowledge ..” 

(Luke 11:52) 

PROOF THE BIBLE IS 

ACCURATEAND TRUE 

The Bible (God’s word), isanaccount ofevents from 

Creation, until the establishment ofaKingdom over all 

the Earth ruled by arighteous King. 

Whatisthe proofthatthisistrue? The Biblehas provided 

prophetical stories, so that every generation would 

witness their fulfillment. 

One of the firstprophecieswas in Genesis,when Adam 

and Eve were told “You may freely eat of every tree of 

the garden; but of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of 

good and evil you shall not eat, for inthe day that you 

eat of it you shall die’ Genesis 2:2:15 (Hebrew -dying, 

you shalldie). 

After disobeying the commandment, death has come 

upon every human being. But God in mercy provided 

another prophecy- there would come a saviour, a 

descendant of Eve, whowould destroythe power of sin 

and setman free throughforgiveness of sins. 

BlueSkies ConferenceCentre, 

Williams Street,Kaiapoi, Sunday 7pm, August 27 th 

Forinformation phone03352 5453 

Website-bibletruthandprophecy 

WANTED: 

BOOKS, 

PUZZLES 

&CDS 

Forpickups 

please contact 

Alan -email: 

galanmac@xtra.co.nz 

2572160 

Cars Wanted 

2608547 

CASH 4CARS 

and 4WD'S 

Phone 

Automotive 

Parts 

03 313 7216 

CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

wanted for dismantling or 

repair. Phone 027 258 

8366. 

Sub Editor 

Christchurch 

Situations Vacant 

Star Media, adivision of Allied Press, 

has an opportunity forasub-editor to 

join its newsroom in Christchurch. 

Thesuccessful applicant will need to 

have worked with InDesign, be adept 

at copy subbing, page layout, design 

and photoselection, and have agreat 

track record in either newspapers or 

magazine work. 

Theposition could also suit areporter, 

with the above skills or potential who 

is looking to move intoaproduction 

role. 

Send your CV to Star Media Editor in 

ChiefBarryClarke-barry@starmedia. 

kiwi or call on 021 359-426 to 

discuss further. 

Reporters 

Star Media is seeking reporters to join 

its Christchurch news room. 

Theroles cover arange of news from 

the metropolitan focused TheStar to 

neighbourhood community titles. 

Thesuccessful applicants will need to 

have apassion for story telling and the 

communities they will write about, and 

live and breathe journalism. 

Star Media isadivision of Allied Press. 

If youthink youhavewhat it takes to 

be part of aprogressive.companyand 

competitivenews room sendyour CV 

to Editor in ChiefBarryClarke, or call 

him formore information 021 359-426. 


THE DARNLEY 

CLUB 

KAIAPOI DAYCENTRE 

FOR SENIORS’ INC 

Day Care Centre 

For The Elderly 

AGM 

WEDNESDAY 

13 TH SEPTEMBER 

2023, 3.30pm 

Darnley Room, 

Kaiapoi Community 

Centre, 

24 Sewell St Kaiapoi 

ALL WELCOME 

Cars Wanted 

2608525 

FALCONS & 

COMMODORES 

WANTED 

Suitable for 

dismantling or repairs 

Ph 313 7216 


PUT YOUR 

HAND UP 

VOLUNTEER FOR 

CITIZENSADVICE BUREAU 


If you’re: 

• agood listener 

• willing to learn 

• confident using acomputer 

then you are apotential CAB volunteer 

We provide extensive and ongoing training 

with amentorship programme. 

Formore information: 

phone 03 313 8822 

email northcanterbury@cab.org.nz 

websitewww.cab.nz/location/cab-north-canterbury 

2602213 

Applications close 30 August 2023. 

North Canterbury 

For the latest local news 

www.starnews.co.nz 

www.ncnews.co.nz

CLASSIFIED 


NEVELE RSTUD LIMITED 

852 Springs Road, Prebbleton, 

CHRISTCHURCH 

Nevele RStud is aleading standardbred horse 

stud situated on the outskirtsofChristchurch. 

With the breeding and foaling season 

approaching, we arelooking to employFoal 

Watchstaff.Preferably with experiencefoaling 

broodmares and handling mares and foals. 

Horse senseisanecessity. 

We requireafternoonand night Foal Watch 

staff from September until lateDecember to 

early January. 

Youmustbeable to work as part of ateam, 

be physicallyfit, honest,and reliable. 

If interested, please contact our 

Stud Manager Anna Murphyon021 0711557 

or email your CV to anna@nevelerstud.co.nz 

MEAT PACKER 

Aposition for aMeat Packer has become 

available at our abattoir based at Domett, 

approximately 10kms from Cheviot, North 

Canterbury. 

The successful applicant will be required to 

work as part ofateam in our Boning Room. 

The days are Monday-Friday,with Saturday’s 

as required. Starttime is 5.30am. 

If you are motivated, energetic and have 

a can do attitude then this may be the 

opportunity for you. 

If this sounds like you please email your 

interest to bridget.galbraith@harrisfarms.nz. 

Educational 

TUITION available. Primary 

and secondary (Math, 

English,Science) up to 

NCEA level 3. Each 

student on an individually 

tailored programme. Kip 

McGrath Rangiora has 

been serving the local community 

for 30 +years. Give 

us acall (03) 313 3638 or 

book your free assessment 

online https://www. 

kipmcgrath.co.nz/rangiora. 

2608344 

Wanted To Buy 

CARAVAN with shower 

& toilet. Any condition. 

Reasonable price. Phone 

Steve 027 622 0011. 

Firewood 

SPLIT Old Man Pine 3.7m 

@ $300, Split Hardwood 

Mix 3.7m @$400. Mobile 

021 993 497. 

2608393 

MAINPOWER AMBERLEY POOL 

FIXED TERM VACANCIES –CASUAL &PART TIME 

The2023-24season commencesonSaturday21Octoberand endsonApril 28. 

If you like working with people, making new friends, staying active, and having awork 

schedule thatfits aroundyour lifestyle,wecouldhavearole foryou! 

LIFEGUARDS 

We are looking for lifeguards that are available towork avariety ofhours, but inparticular 

daytime hours duringweekdays in the schoolterm. 

Ideally,you willhavelifeguard qualifications andexperiencebut,ifyou don’t,fulltraining will 

be provided. 

LEARN-TO-SWIM AND AQUAFIT INSTRUCTORS 

We ask alot of ourpassionateinstructors,asyou’re requiredtosetthe energy foreach class 

andyou’re always on alert,however,inreturn youare valued forthe amazingworkyou do. 

LearntoSwim -Inorder to beconsidered you must have NZ CertificateinAquatics (Swim 

andWaterSafetyTeacher)Level 3orbe preparedtoundertakethe necessarytraining. 

Aquafit Instructor -Experience inthe fitness industry is desirable, however, ifyou have a 

willingness to learn we willprovidetraining and mentorship. 

Please notethatallroles require a“SafetyCheck forWorking withChildren”Policeclearance 

in accordancewith the Vulnerable Children’sAct 2014. 

So come join our team of like-minded individuals working within afun, supportive, modern 

facility. 

Position descriptions and further information isavailable onour website https://hdcjobs. 

co.nz/Vacancies/ 

Applications close 3September 2023. For more information contact Aveai Taulamana, 

at aveai.taulamana@hurunui.govt.nz or phoneon027 8089911 

60 year old 

widower working 

as afarm hand 

seeking aloving 

relationship with 

adown to earth 

woman. Someone 

to share life with. 

Ph/Txt 

0210 891 8780 

Situations Vacant 

Personal 

2596704 

SLIGHTLY older gent, a 

bit lonely, NS, SD, Xprof 

jacket/tie man, own home, 

finan ok, tactile, happy and 

relaxed seeks aslim tallish 

zesty modern lady for company, 

dining out, dancing, 

shows & movies etc. A 

complimentary relationship/casual 

arrangement to 

suit. Ph/txt 027 659 4425. 

Garage Sales 

OHOKA, 352 Bradleys 

Road, Saturday 26th, 

Sunday 27th August, 9am- 

1pm. Household items, 

linen, bracabrac, kitchenware, 

bike, furniture. Cash 

only or bank transfer. 

Trade&Services 

ABEL &Prestige Chimney 

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned 

& operated. Covering all 

areas from Waimak to Hanmer. 

Professional, guaranteed, 

service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

0800 661 244. 

Trade&Services 

ARBORIST qualified. 

Copper Beech Tree 

Services. Tree removal, 

pruning, height reduction, 

hedge trimming, shaping, 

tree planting, firewood. 

Free quotes. Contact Angus 

Edwards 027 259 6741 

copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com 

CHIMNEY SWEEPS. 

Time to service your fire. 

Accumulation of soot seriously 

affects performance. 

Latest rotary brush technology. 

Free moisture check 

on wood. Safety inspection. 

All work insured and guaranteed. 

From $80 single 

story. 0800 SWEEPME or 

www.sweepnz.co.nz. 

HIGH SPEC PAINTERS. 

Quality, local professionals. 

Email: 

corban@highspecpainters.co.nz 

Phone: 027 846 5035. 

LAWN MAINTENANCE 

mowing, spraying, 

fertilizing, scarifying. Ph 

Hamish 027 349 7986. 

PAINT & wallpaper 

services. Wayne Bryant, 

exterior, interior. Qualified 

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

PAINTER & Decorator. 

25 + years experience. 

Interior /exterior, roofs & 

waterblasting. For a free 

quote, please ph Steve 03 

314 4620 or 027 477 1930. 

BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

Tree felling, topping, 

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish 

removed, stump grinding, 

branch chipping. 

Affordable rates. Phone 03 

327 5505 or 021 124 4894. 

PAINTERS 

Reg Tradesman 

Interior,exterior. 

North Canterbury Painters 

specialising in decorating for 

over 65 at adiscount rate. 

Free quotes. 

Covering Nth Canty,Oxford, 

Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley. 

Rob 03 327 7899 

or 027 432 3520 2227597 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 40 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

SCREEN PRINTING. 

For all your printing 

requirements. T-shirts, 

Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and 

polos, Overalls, Caps etc. 

Please phone Heather 03 

313 0261 or email heather. 

norstar@gmail.com. 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

Trade &Services 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

block 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468 

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

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 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Plastering &Painting 

Services 

Locals with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 


2362002 

027 216 0000 

SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

CRAIGS Trees 

(03) 327-4190 

TREE REMOVALS 

THINNING &PRUNING 

STUMPGRINDING 

FELLING &TOPPING 

FULLYINSURED 

QUALIFIED ARBORIST 

Free Quotes 

027 2299 454 

craigstrees@xtra.co.nz 

Guide 

2225862 


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

Air Conditioning 

Automotive &Recovery 

Butchery 

Cattle Problems 

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 

2070788 

• WOF Cars &Trailers 

• Vehicle Servicing & 

Repairs 

• Tyres &Punctures 

• Jump Starts 

• 

Towing &Salvage 

• Courtesy Car Available 

Ph Aaron Rowlands 

0272 588 366 

13 Stone Eyre Place, 

Swannanoa 

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

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 

• Live Humane Capture 

• Trucking 

• Tagging 

• Testing 

• Sale of unruly, difficult, pesky 

cattle 

Profit share 50-50 

Craig Flintoft 03312 9432 

craigflintoft@gmail.com 


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

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Guide 

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

Chiropractor 

Construction &Concrete 

Ear Health 

Glass 

Experiencing pain or discomfort? 

Seeking amaintenance check? 

Looking to improve overall 

wellbeing? 

In Sync Chiropractic can help with: 

• Mobility 

• Posture 

• Headaches 

• SportsInjuries 

• Sciatica 

• Pregnancy 

• Balance &Body 

Awareness 

• Babies, Children, 

Adults 

ACC approved Chiropractor,noreferrals needed 

Book online today at www.insyncchiro.co.nz 

Phone today for an appointment 03 327 2990 

Dr Sian Hickling, Chiropractor 

2/122 Williams St, Kaiapoi 

2569837 

All Construction & Concrete Work 

•Driveways, patios &paths 

•Bridges and Culverts 

•Floors, foundations 

•Sheds and buildings 

•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes 

•Silage pits, effluent ponds 

•Excavation and cartage 

•Precast concrete 

•Insulated panels 

Electrician 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

p 03 313 7144 | e info@rgrantelectrical.com 

Mention this advert &receive $50 off your next job 

www.rgrantelectrical.com 

2608643 

2273277 

• Ear Health checks. 

• Wax removal using Microsuction 

• Removal of foreign bodies 

• Basic hearing aid care 

• ACC provider 

• WarVeteran provider 

• No medical referral 

required 

Clinics in Rangiora, Amberley and Kaiapoi 

Rest homes/retirement villages, booking by prior arrangement. 

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

Email alison@earcare.nz | Ear Care Canterbury 


2269236 

Engineering 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

2528221 

Raymond Barrow’s 

Your 

Preferred 

Choice of Glazier 

NORTH CANTERBURY GLASS 

Covering all glass, including... 

•Broken window 

repairs 

•Double Glazing 

•Cat &Dog Doors 

•Splashbacks 

...and Much More 

•Balustrades 

•Mirrors 

•Security Screens, 

Stays &Doors 

•Safety Glass 

10 Albert Street, Rangiora 

03 313 5335 

www.northcanterburyglass.co.nz 

For All Things 

Residential, Commercial and Auto 

For all your landscaping needs 

All Landscaping, Retaining Walls (Engineered and 

Non-Engineered), Timber Fences, Landscape Structures 

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

Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394 

www.blackhill.co.nz 

www.facebook.com/blackhillltd 

2372616v2 

Landscaping 

Scaffolding 

For All Your Scaffolding 

Requirements 

Waimakariri to Kaikoura 

Email jimmy@insituscaffolding.co.nz 

Phone 027 288 3058 

2594990 

ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING 

03 313 9375 •027 369 3974 

www.stewartcontracting.co.nz 

contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz 

2599650 

Landscaping 

STEWART CONTRACTING 

Landscaping -Fencing 

& Earthworks 

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 

Signs &Design 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1902273 

2136148 

✓ 

✓ 

✓ 

✓ 

Tile/Grout Cleaning 

Dirty Tiles &Grout? 

Tile &Grout Cleaning 

Mouldy Silicone Replacement 

Tiled Shower Makeovers 

Old Grout Re-Colouring 

For ALL your Tile &Grout issues 

call 0800 882 772 for a FREE quote. 

www.theprogroup.co.nz/dpc9385. 

2596721 

If it stands still 

long enough we 

will paint it 

•17metre spray 

booth 

•FullPaint 

Panel Service 

•Insurance Work 

Panel &Paint 

•Fullcoachbuildingservice, fabricating 

doors,lockers, windows, tanks 

•PaintingMotorhomes, Caravans, Boats, 

Trucks,Tractors&Cars 

Now moved to 8Seven Mile Drive, Belfast 

Phone (03) 323 4115 

www.autobodyrepairs.co.nz 

AMPLIFY YOUR BUSINESS AND BE 

THE NAME THEY REMEMBER FIRST 

Advertise with us and get noticed today! 

Phone us today on 03 314 8335 or email 

sales@ncnews.co.nz to find out how we can help! 

& 


Plasterer 

Interior 

Renovations 

Ltd 

Plasterboard, 

fixing &stopping 

Cornice 

Cove and 

stippled ceilings 

Registered 

Tradesman 

Call Mark 

027 438 0665 

Plumbing 

For all 

general 

aspects of 

plumbing 

Discounts for over 

65 years old 

Fast friendly service 

All work guaranteed 

Aaron McCartney 

Certifying Plumber 

Cell 027 366 9091 

A/H 03 310 2137 

Free Call: 

0508 44EVER 

EMAIL: 

plumber_27@yahoo.com 

Seamless Spouting 

Seamless Spouting 

Supply and Install 

of Seamless Gutters 

10 year no leaks 

guarantee 

• Continuous spouting made on site, 

large colour range available 

• High grade and thicker material used 

• Repair or replace any type of gutter 

• Undertake all insurance work 

• Independently owned and operated 

• Competitive pricing 

Servicing North CanterburyDistricts 

Call Marvin 027 371 4179 

spouting2u@gmail.com 

2172994 


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

2019 CorollaGXHatch 

•2.0L PetrolAuto, Alloys 

•Satnav,5-StarSafety 

•Camera, Only 33,200kms 

$ 

23,995 


•2.0L PetrolAuto, 5-Star Safety 

•Satnav,Camera,Phone Connect 

•Only 33,700kms 

$ 

23,995 

2021 Corolla SX Hybrid 

•1.8L Hybrid Petrol, 5-Star Safety 

•Satnav,Keyless,Bluetooth 

•Only 28,300kms. 

WAS$33,995 

NOW $ 32,995 

2019 CorollaGXBlack 

Edition 

•2.0L PetrolAuto, Alloys, Satnav, 

•Apple&AndroidConnect,5-Star Safety 


$ 

27,995, 

2018 Toyota Aqua Hybrid 

•1.5LPetrolHybrid, 3.5L/100km 

•Climate Air, Rebate Eligible 

•86,250kms 

$ 

15,995 

2013Toyota PriusC 

•1.5LHybrid Petrol, NZ New 

•Alloys, Bluetooth, Keyless 

•4.3L/100kms 

WAS$11,995 

$ NOW 10,995 

2021 Corolla GX Hatch 

•2.0L PetrolAuto, Satnav 

•5-Star Safety, Camera, NZ New 


$ 

27,995 

2018 Toyota C-HR Hybrid 

•1.8LHybrid Petrol; 5-Star Safety, 

•Camera, Bluetooth, Half-Leather 




•Satnav,Camera, InfernoRed 



•1.8L Hybrid Petrol; 5-Star Safety, 

•Bluetooth, Camera, Half-Leather 

•Only 24,200km 


• 1.8L Hybrid Petrol; 5-Star Safety 

•Two Tone,Bluetooth, Camera, Leather 

•Only21,850kms 

2018 Toyota C-HR 

•1.2LPetrolTurbo2WD,5-Star Safety 

•Satnav,Camera, NZ New,Bluetooth 

•83,550kms 

$ 

35,995 $ 

23,995 

$ 

33,995 

$ 

33,995 $ 

22,995 

2021 CamryHybrid GX 

•2.5LHybrid Petrol, 5-Star Safety, Camera 

•Keyless,Android/AppleConnect 


$ 

39,995 

2020 Rav4 Hybrid Limited 

•2.5LHybrid Petrol Auto,5-StarSafety 

•360 Camera, Sunroof 

•Leather,67,400kms 

$ 

51,995 

2019 HondaHR-V RS 

•1.8LPetrolAuto, Alloys,Leather 

•Satnav,Camera, Keyless 


NOW 

WAS$29,995 

$ 

27,995 

2019 Rav4 GXL AWD 

•2.5LPetrol8-Speed Auto,Camera 

•5Star Safety, Satnav, Keyless 


$ 

39,995 

2016 Aqua CrossHybrid 2018 Aqua CrossHybrid 

•1.5LHybrid Petrol, 3.9L/100km 

•1.5LHybrid Petrol, 3.9L/100km 

•Camera, Bluetooth, Half Leather 

•Camera, ClimateAir,Half Leather 

•49,600kms 

•20,300kms 

$ 

21,995 

$ 

25,995 

2022 Rav4 GX 2WD 

•2.0L PetrolAuto, Alloys, Satnav 

•5-Star Safety, Camera 


$ 

40,995 

2017 HiluxSR2WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, Camera 

•Bluetooth, Roof Racking 

•Canopy, 69,550kms 

$ 

39,995 

2018 Rav4 GXLAWD 

•2.5LPetrolAuto, Satnav 

•5-Star Safety, ClimateAir 

•Keyless,72,000kms 

$ 

27,995 

2020 Rav4 Hybrid AWD 

•2.5LHybrid Petrol, Leather,5-StarSafety 

•360 Camera,Bluetooth 


WAS$49,995 

NOW $ 47,995 

2022 Rav4 GX 2WD 


•Satnav,Bluetooth, Camera,6.7L/100km 


$ 

40,995 

2019 Hil 

ux SR54WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, Satnav, 5-Star 

Safety, Camera, Bluetooth, keyless 

WAS$45,995 

$ NOW 44,995 

2017 LandCruiserPrado TX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel, 7-Seater 

•Leather,Keyless,Camera 


NOW 

WAS$63,995 

$ 

57,995 

2022 FortunerLimited 

•150Kw 2.8LTurbo Diesel 4WD 

•5-Star Safety, 36 Camera,Leather 


$ 

64,995 

2014 LandCruiser 200 LTD 

•4.5LTwinTurbo V8 Diesel 

•Leather 7-Seater,Sunroof,Satnav 

•Keyless,Rear Entertainment 

$ 

69,995 

2021 HiluxSR2WD 

•150Kw 2.8LTurbo Diesel Auto 

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


$ 

42,995 

2019 LandCruiser PradoVX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel; 5-Star Safety, Satnav 

•360 Camera, Keyless,NZNew 

•Only56,350kms 

$ 

66,995 

2019 LandCruiser PradoVX 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel; 5-StarSafety 

•Satnav,360 Camera, Keyless, NZ New 


$ 

67,995 

2022 HiluxSR5 4WD 

•150Kw 2.8LTurbo Diesel Auto, 

•5-Star Safety, Keyless, 

•Apple/Android Connect,Only 19,100km 

$ 

59,995 

2023 LandCruiser70LX 

•4.5LTurbo Diesel V8,DoubleCab 

•Bluetooth, Camera, Satnav 

•NZNew,Only 600kms 

$ 

114,995 

2021 Daihatsu Hijet 

•660cc PetrolManual,4WD,Flatdeck 

•DropSides, Parking Sensors 

•LikeNew 

•Only 60kms 

WAS$24,995 

$ 

19,995 

2021 SR5Cruiser 4WD 

•150kW 2.8L TurboDiesel Auto 

•Flatdeck, Leather,Camera, Satnav 

•Only 30,000km 

$ 

61,995 

2018 Hilux SR5 2WD 

•2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto, Camera, Satnav 

•Keyless,Flatdeck, Bluetooth, LockingDiff 


$ 

37,995 

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 

Signature 

CLASS 

FINANCE &INSURANCE AVAILABLE 

2599895

Thursday,August24, 2023 | Issue1060 | www.starnews.co.nz 

MATT DOOCEY 

FORWAIMAKARIRI 

32StreetCorner Meetings: 

Meetmeatone of my 32 streetcorner meetingsnear 

youtotalkabout theissuesthat areimportant to you. 

Please turn over forafull listofdates,times andlocations. 

Authorised by Matt Doocey, 5KingsfordSmith Drive,Rangiora.

StreetCornerMeetings: 

SUNDAY10SEPTEMBER 

SUNDAY17SEPTEMBER 

TIME 

VENUE 

TIME 

VENUE 

10AM 

OXFORD -Bythe Big Tree,Pearson Park, Main Street 

10AM 

WAIKUKU -Atpark offDomain TerracenearWaikuku 

Beach Hall 

11AM 

MANDEVILLE -Corner of TruroClose andMandeville 

Road 

11AM 

RANGIORA -Corner Elm andOakwood Driv 

12PM 

CASEBROOK -Corner Cavendish Road andSturrocks 

Road 

12PM 

RANGIORA -RegentPark,Kensington Avenue 

1PM 

SILVERSTREAM -OppositeUrban Revival Café,corner 

SilverstreamBoulevard andFootbridge Terrace 

1PM 

KAIAPOI -Bythe Hinemoa Park Sign,Fairweather 

Crescent 

2PM 

SOVEREIGN PALMS -Bythe playground, Corner 

Sovereign andMonarch Boulevards 

2PM 

MOORCROFT -CornerMagnolia Boulevard andAlison 

Crescent 

3PM 

PEGASUS -Pegasus Boulevard andSolander Road 

Corner 

3PM 

CLARKVILLE -Clarkville Hall car park, Heywards Road 

4PM 

RANGIORA -Acacia Reserve, CornerAcaciaAvenue and 

Beech Drive 

4PM 

CASEBROOK -Grampian Reserve, by theplayarea, 

Cavendish Road 

5PM 

RANGIORA -Corner Green Streetand Johns Road 

5PM 

NORTHWOOD -Bythe park Corner NorthwoodBoulevard 

andAmamoor Street 

SUNDAY24SEPTEMBER 

SUNDAY1OCTOBER 

TIME 

VENUE 

TIME 

VENUE 

10AM 

RANGIORA -Neil Aitken Reserve on KingsburyAvenue 

10AM 

CASEBROOK -Onpark Glasnevin Driveopposite 

DinglebayPlace 

11AM 

RANGIORA -Southbrook, corner Southbrook Road and 

Coronation Street 

11AM 

SWANNANOA -Swannanoa Community Hall car park, 

Tram Road 

12PM 

CUST -Cust Community Centre by thePlayground 

12PM 

WEST EYRETON -WestEyreton Hall, EarlysRoad 

1PM 

OHOKA -Ohoka Hall car park, MillRoad 

1PM 

FERNSIDE -Fernside Hall carpark 

2PM 

BELFAST -Sheldon Park, MainNorth Road (nexttothe 

entrance to Belfast School) 

2PM 

RANGIORA -Corner Kotare Avenue andReevesRoad 

3PM 

KAIAPOI -Corner Akaroa Streetand OhokaRoad 

3PM 

RANGIORA -Corner El Alamein Avenue andGalatos 

Street 

4PM 

WOODEND -Car Park, WoodendCommunity Centre, 

School Road 

4PM 

RAVENSWOOD -CornerClegg Streetand John Raven 

Lane 

5PM 

PINES BEACH -The Pines Oval Corner Dunns Avenue and 

ChichesterStreet 

5PM 

KAIAPOI -DarnleySquare, corner Cass Street andDavie 

Street 

MATT DOOCEY 

FORWAIMAKARIRI 

Authorised by Matt Doocey,5KingsfordSmith Drive, Rangiora.

North Canterbury News: August 24, 2023

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