North Canterbury News: September 14, 2023
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Crime report for<br />
Waimak, Hurunui<br />
Overnight <strong>September</strong> 4: AMazda Atenza was stolen fromoutside aproperty on<br />
Durham St, Rangiora –later located in Aranui.<br />
Overnight <strong>September</strong> 5:Female viewed on CCTV stealing ablackbike from outside<br />
the Kaiapoi SPCA Op Shop; Two Commercial premises in Waikuku and Woodend<br />
had their gas water heaters stolen off their exterior wall; Atraffic light trailer was<br />
stolen from Tram Road ,West Eyreton. The trailer is yellow withasolar panel<br />
attached above the lights and two wheel chains at therear; Acontractors truckhad<br />
diesel siphoned while parked in the LeithfieldSchool carpark, offenders were<br />
disturbed when the security light activated; An attempted theft of aToyota Corolla<br />
on Otaki Street, Kaiapoi –smashed rearquarterlight window and damaged ignition<br />
barrel; An attempted theft of aMazda Atenza on Dawson Douglas Place, Kaiapoi –<br />
left rear window smashed; An attempted theftofaMazda Atenza on Goodwin Street,<br />
Rangiora –the offendersmashed the quarterlight window and fled when the alarm<br />
activated attempting to open the door; An attempted theft of aMazda Atenza on<br />
Devlin Ave, Rangiora –rear quarterlight window smashed and ignitiondamaged.<br />
Overnight <strong>September</strong> 6: Amale was seen acting suspiciously on aGreta Valley<br />
property, he appeared to be scoping out sheds, nothing appearstobetaken, no<br />
further reports in the area; Ahouse under construction in Amberley had the Rheem<br />
gas system stolen; While updating computer security achat box appeared and the<br />
customer was told her IP address had been compromised and requires protective<br />
software forUS$399. She allowed remote access to her computer and provided<br />
credit carddetails. She was able to report to Police andthe bank in time before<br />
funds weretaken –however her computerwill needtobecleaned to prevent access<br />
by the scammers; Unauthorised street racing in the Carrs Road, Loburn area,<br />
reported the following day.<br />
Overnight <strong>September</strong> 7: Bank St, Amberley –male woken by someoneattempting to<br />
open his sliding door –nil access gained, nothing taken; Suspended male driver<br />
located driving in Kaiapoi, vehicle impounded for 28 days; Male drivers processed<br />
for Excess Breath Alcohol Amberley,Kaiapoi &Oxford; Male youth issued an<br />
infringement noticefor containing breath alcohol, Fernside; Male youth processed<br />
for excess breath alcohol,Rangiora.<br />
Overnight <strong>September</strong> 8: Tools stolen from thecanopy of atradies vehicle parked on<br />
adriveway on Hassall Street, Rangiora.<br />
Overnight <strong>September</strong> 9: Car found burnt out under the Ashley River bridge,<br />
Waikuku;NissanTiida stolen fromParklandsdumped at an address on Jennings<br />
Place, Rangiora.<br />
Overnight <strong>September</strong> 10: Disqualified female driver located drivinginKaiapoi,<br />
vehicle impounded for 28 days;Mazda Atenza stolen from Christchurchfound burnt<br />
out near DiversionRd, Swannanoa; Firewood stolen from aproperty in Quinn<br />
Crescent, Woodend.<br />
Overnight <strong>September</strong> 11: Political billboard vandalised in WekaPass;Workshop<br />
broken into in Cheviot,agenerator andmany power tools stolen.<br />
Police have issued multiple tickets to drivers usingtheir mobile phones while<br />
driving around the district.<br />
This is aserious issue and many of our serious accidents including fatals are caused<br />
by distracted drivers. Police willcontinue to target drivers using mobile phones.<br />
Please pull over safely when needing to answer an urgent call or text if you can’t do<br />
this hands free.<br />
String quartet to play in Rga<br />
Adynamic new string quartet<br />
comprising of four young musicians<br />
from New Zealand, Australia, Ireland<br />
and England are to perform in<br />
Rangiora’s Chamber Gallery.<br />
The Londonbased Calathea<br />
Quartet’s rising young stars, Claudia<br />
TarrantMatthews (violin), Eleanor<br />
Hill (second violin) Martha Campbell<br />
(viola), and Haydn Wynn (cello), came<br />
together in 2020 during their<br />
postgraduate studies at the<br />
prestigious Royal Academy of London<br />
The quartet's Rangiora concert,<br />
which will be held on Wednesday<br />
<strong>September</strong> 20, starting at 7.30pm, is<br />
presented by the Waimakariri<br />
Community Arts Council in<br />
partnership with Chamber Music New<br />
Zealand.<br />
It is the second show in the Calathea<br />
Quartet’s eightvenue tour of New<br />
Zealand.<br />
Tickets ($35 Adults $15 Students)<br />
are available though Eventfinda (fees<br />
apply). People unable to buy online,<br />
who wish to reserve tickets, should<br />
enquire at: wcac.concert@gmail.com.<br />
WANTED<br />
STOCK RELATED WORK<br />
An experienced stockman general with ateam of dogs looking<br />
for casual or full time work. Experienced at tailing. Have just sold<br />
own farm, accommodation not required at thisstage.<br />
Please phone Tim 022 077 0040.<br />
2613612<br />
Entertainment<br />
Jules Riding<br />
New Zealand’s most prolific and accomplished<br />
Christian singer / songwriter<br />
12 albums, 3 gold albums, 2 NZ Music awards<br />
“There is a depth in your songs that is very rare<br />
in Christian music today”<br />
10am Sunday 17 th <strong>September</strong><br />
26<strong>14</strong>116<br />
His Presence Church presents<br />
Ashley Pipe Band Hall, Rangiora<br />
For more info please call Susan 022 494 5540<br />
Koha appreciated<br />
Situations Vacant<br />
Deliverers<br />
wanted<br />
Regular<br />
part-time work<br />
Delivering<br />
community papers<br />
and mailers<br />
No experience<br />
necessary<br />
P: 022 016 9739<br />
E: distribution@alliedpress.co.nz<br />
Educational<br />
TUITION available. Primary<br />
and secondary (Math,<br />
English,Science) up to<br />
NCEA level 3. Each<br />
student on an individually<br />
tailored programme. Kip<br />
McGrath Rangiora has<br />
been serving the local community<br />
for 30 +years. Give<br />
us acall (03) 313 3638 or<br />
book your free assessment<br />
online https://www.<br />
kipmcgrath.co.nz/rangiora.<br />
Situations Wanted<br />
NEWS &CLASSIFIED<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2023</strong><br />
Situations Vacant<br />
HAND-KNITTERS make<br />
some money at home while<br />
you do something you<br />
enjoy; earn $60-$170 per<br />
garment, we pay postage<br />
each way, must be very<br />
experienced, please send us<br />
asample with 30 sts x 20<br />
rows with acolour change<br />
patch in the middle and/or<br />
photos of garments you<br />
have knitted. —Please post<br />
to: Shop 3, 13 Red Oaks<br />
Drive, Frankton, Queenstown<br />
9300.<br />
For the latest local news<br />
www.starnews.co.nz<br />
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Situations Vacant<br />
41<br />
HURUNUI ENGINEERING<br />
Engineer Required<br />
Hurunui Engineering is aprogressive Company,<br />
basedinAmberley, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />
We have built a solid reputation for providing<br />
skilled expertise and field service to the Forestry,<br />
Earthmoving, Building and Road Transport<br />
Industries.<br />
We require acompetent and experienced engineer<br />
to join our expanding company.<br />
The position offered is based in Amberley but may<br />
require work offsite from time to time..<br />
• Applicants would need to be able to work<br />
unsupervised.<br />
• Have asound knowledge of engineering practices.<br />
• Be proficient in Arc and Mig welding and ideally<br />
hold an AS/NZS2980 welding certificate, or be<br />
at an experienced level where it could be acquired.<br />
• Some mechanical experience would also be an<br />
advantage.<br />
• Be punctual and reliable with a“can do” attitude.<br />
• Must be physically fitassome lifting may be<br />
required.<br />
If you think you have the skills and are looking for a<br />
position with acompetitive remuneration in arural<br />
environment, contact us now.<br />
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency<br />
or avalid NZ work permit.<br />
Please email CV and covering letter to<br />
mike@hurunuieng.co.nz<br />
or post to: The Manager,Hurunui Engineering<br />
Ltd, 59 Carters Road, Amberley 7410.<br />
Please do not turn up unannounced as we may be off<br />
site or unavailable.<br />
2613608<br />
House and Resthome<br />
Supportive Partners/Caregivers<br />
Adriel Rest Home in Amberley specialises in working with<br />
people with Dementia and is looking for staff<br />
who are kind,<br />
show respect, able to listen and have apassion towards<br />
improving people with adisability’slifeeachday.<br />
We follow the “Spark of Life” Philosophy and genuinely<br />
care for our residents as individuals and support them to<br />
be as independent as they are able.<br />
We have the following vacancies: Part-time &Full-time<br />
Supportive Partner 0800 to <strong>14</strong>00 and 0700 to 1500<br />
morning shifts, 1500 to 2300 afternoon shifts, 1630 to<br />
2000 tea shifts and Activities Co-Ordinator or Diversional<br />
Therapist 0930 to 1630 Tuesday to Saturday, full driving<br />
licence required.<br />
Hourly rate ranges from $23 to $30 per hour depending<br />
on experience and qualifications. Experience working with<br />
people with Dementia or the Elderly is beneficial, but not<br />
essential. In House training is provided.<br />
Further enquiries or applications to adriel@xtra.co.nz<br />
or phone Mischeal McCormick 027 440 8182.<br />
2612487<br />
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