North Canterbury News: August 24, 2023

When Renee Cain learned her son profound hearing loss.
was born profoundly deaf she was in At six-months-old
shock. It was 2016, and li tle Jackson Jackson underwent
was only days old when he was given surgery tohave the
ahearing tes that a l new babies implants fi ted.
receive, but his results weren’t what The surgery was
they’d hoped for.
arranged by
Renee says i took quite awhile for the Southern
the news to sink in, and it was heartwrenching
when it did.
Implant
Cochlear
“We tried hearing aids and we
Programme
thought he could hear things, like (SCIP) in
doors banging, bu they weren’t
Christchurch.
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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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
has built arelationship with.
trip.
“Our firs trip last year was an
Pupil Mason Robson says his penpal
opportunity to see the lay of the land. We ‘likes taro’, apopular vegetable in the
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“It’s an indescribable “It’s amazing wha technology can do.”
feeling to know that
Established in 2003, SCIP is one of
your child can hear two cochlear implant providers in
you. When he heard New Zealand.
sounds for the first The not-for-profit organisation
time he had alook currently provides care to more than
of amazement on 950 adults and children throughout
his face.”
the South Island and as far north as
Jackson, now Taupo. Its o fices in Christchurch
four, wi l start and We lington are complimented by
at Southbrook regular visiting clinics throughou the
School in
catchment area.
Rangiora later this SCIP performs a l cochlear implant
year.
assessments, arranges surgery,
“I never knew about activates the cochlear implant,
cochlear implants administers adjustments and provides
until Iwas in this
post-implant rehabilitation services.
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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has been to Rarotonga before and is to Rangiora.
looking forward to returning.
Far more Cook Island nationals
“I’m exciting to see the beach. It’s pre ty in New Zealand, with the 2013 ce
hot at 30 degrees most of the time and it identifying more than 60,000 as
rains alot.”
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Their classmates are looking forward to population as the Waimakariri dis
learning about Cook Islands culture and The culture and language are si
meeting their penpals.
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They have been busy fundraising and known as Cook Island Maori.
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32 The North Canterbury News, August 24, 2023
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
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RangioraLions Club Chooses SCIP for Ramble
Sunday 28 February 2021
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Registration: from 8am
Event starts 9am -Cyclists, 9.10am -Runners/Walkers
Tickets canbepurchased on the day, CASH ONLY
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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
of the Waimakariri District
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
2023.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR
ON-LICENCE
SECTION 101, SALE
AND SUPPLY OF
ALCOHOL ACT 2012
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.
The general nature of the
business conducted (or to
be conducted) under the
licence is Hotel /Tavern.
The days on which and the
hours during which alcohol
is (or is intended to be)
sold under the licence are:
Sun -Thurs 8am -11pm.
Fri&Sat 8am -1am.
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
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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PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR
ON-LICENCE
SECTION 101, SALE
AND SUPPLY OF
ALCOHOL ACT 2012
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.
The general nature of the
business conducted (or to
be conducted) under the
licence is Restaurant.
The days on which and the
hours during which alcohol
is (or is intended to be) sold
under the licence are:
Monday to Sunday
11.00am -11.00pm.
The application may be
inspected during ordinary
office hours at the office
of the Waimakariri District
Licensing Committee at
215 High Street, Rangiora.
Any person who is entitled
to object and who wishes
to object to the issue of
the licence may, not later
than 15working 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 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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PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR
ON-LICENCE
SECTION 101, SALE
AND SUPPLY OF
ALCOHOL ACT 2012
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.
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:
Sunday to Thursday 8.00am -
11.00pm. Friday and Saturday
8.00am -1.00am (the following
day).
The application may be
inspected during ordinary
office hours at the office of the
Waimakariri District Licensing
Committee at 215 High Street,
Rangiora.
Any person who is entitled to
object and who wishes to object
to the issue of the licence may,
not later than 15 working days
after the date of the publication
of this notice, file anotice in
writing of the objection with the
Secretary of the Waimakariri
District Licensing Committee at
Private Bag 1005, Rangiora or
email to 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
2023.
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