North Canterbury News: September 14, 2023

OPINION
6 The North Canterbury News, September 14, 2023
Mayor Marie Black
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Pegasus Bay
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Respect needed
As we head into the general election
cycle it is noticeable that some
community members are expressing
all mannerofbehaviour.
It really bothers me that people
disfigure the faces of peopleand rip
down hoardings.
Thankfullywelive in ademocracy,
andyour right should be exercised on
October 14, ratherthan wasting
endless time under the cover of
darkness.
An election cycle is atime of
promise and uncertainty, although
currently this is coupledwith
economic instability, highinterest,
low commodity priceswith sky
rocketing costs.
Let’s take some timeand showa
little respect to all thoughts, and
expressionsofhope.
Hurunui District Councilare also
experiencing unprecedented
escalation of costs acrossour
operation.
At our recent Audit and Risk
committee we reviewed our
insurance cover for our $98.9million
portfolio, with $63 million of the
assets having full cover including
Natural Disaster, and the water and
sewer assets.
As acouncilwehave carried out a
full revaluationofthe land and
buildings for financialpurposes in
preparation for the 2023 Annual
report.
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As we headinto the Springcyclethe
Hurunui District will again be
showcasing manygreat activities —
the Scargill Spring Flower Show,
Hurunui Garden Festival,Amberley
A&P Show,and the Hanmer Springs
Fete to only mention afew.
Thiswill encourage many visitors
to our district with agenuine
opportunitytoboost our economy.
In the south ward of the district
(Amberley) weare reachingout to the
community as we beginthe first
round of engagement for the South
Ward Spatial Plan.
There will be opportunities for the
community to engagethroughDrop In
sessions, and the council website will
offer survey and maps www.hurunui.
govt.nz/swsp.
Aspatial Plan assessescurrent and
future residential and business
markets, subsequent land
requirements, and will provide a
greaterlevel of understanding of the
implicationsofthe projected growth
from along term planning
perspective.
On apersonal note, again this year
Ihave just providedthe
grandchildren with their own bucket
and aspud so they can have some fun
to see the spudgrow.
Overthe past few years it has
created such alot of fun, enthusiasm,
and competition.
Kia kaha.
Tsunami siren testing
Tsunami sirens at Leithfield Beach and Amberley Beach are to be tested on Sunday,
September 24, to coincide withDaylight Saving.
Hurunui District Council’s Emergency Management officer Allan Grigg says the
siren warnings will sound for one minute, at 1pm for Amberley Beach and 1.30pm
for Leithfield Beach.
‘‘Our beach communities will hear the siren followed by avoice message that will
directpeople on what action they needtotake,’’ he says.
‘‘As this is just atest of the sirens, the recorded message will clearly state it’s a
test, and that people do not need to be alarmed.’’
Civil Defence volunteers would be on hand in clearly marked vests in both beach
communities to provide information and reassurance, Griggsaid.
‘‘In areal event, where there is sufficient time, emergency mobile alerts will also
be utilised to warn our communities.
Above all, remember LongorStrong, Get Gone: if you are near ashore and
experience astrong earthquake that lasts more than one minute, take action and
evacuate immediately.’’
To listen to the tsunami siren testing signal aheadofthe event, go to hurunui.govt.
nz/community/cd/civil­defence­in­hurunui.
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CHECK IT OUT
Rangiora Museum
Donald Ellis, Stony Creek Baker, and
Sefton resident, will be entertaining at the
Rangiora Museum on Thursday,
September 28, at 7.30pm. His fascinating
story is titled ‘Trouble at t'Mill’ —stories of
migration and the early textile industry.
All arewelcome to join in the evening at 29
Good Street.Adonation is appreciated
from non­members. Supperprovided. No
need to book. The Museum is open every
Wednesdayand Sunday 1pm to 4pm.
AshleyPlaycentre
Afundraising quiz evening is beingheld at
Five Stags, Rangiora, on Thursday,
September 14, at 7pm $60 per team —a
maximum of six people per team. The
funds raised will go towardgeneral
operational costs and anew playground to
ensure it complieswith safety standards.
For tablebookings and to buy $2 raffle
tickets,email ashley@playcentre.org. nz.
Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury
The CAB will hold acar boot fundraiser at
the A&PShowgrounds, in Ashley Street,
Rangiora, on Saturday, September 16 from
9am to 12noon. Vendors are invited to get
in touch,orturn up before 8.30am on the
day.
All proceeds will go towards financing the
CAB’sRangiora office.
Enquiries to Sue. Email: office.
northcanterbury@cab.org.nz, phone 03 313
8822 (Officehours).
AT THE LIBRARY
RANGIORA OCEAN WATCH
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Waimakariri SailingClub
Afundraisingquiz evening, run by the
Waimakariri Sailing Club, will be held at
the Rangiora RSAonFriday, September
29, at 7pm. It is $60 per table, with six
people maximum per table. Spot prizes, an
auction,and raffles. Food and drink
available. Pre­register with the club at
gwendaj@gmail.com or phone 022
6016272, or pay $60 to account 03 0674
0091030 00.
All about Fords
Amberley Menz Shed is once again the
beneficiary of themonthly classiccar
gathering at the Better Half Kitchenand
Bar in Leithfield, on Sunday, September
24, 9am to 12noon, off the Ashworths Beach
Road entrance. This month the focus will
be on all Ford vehicles manufactured from
1903 to brand new, parked in the oval. All
classic vehicles are still welcome,but will
be in the adjacent grassed area.
Donations to the Amberley MenzShed are
welcome. Old fashioned rock ‘n’ roll band
will be playing.Dressing up in the period
is most welcomed.
Kaikoura Croquet afternoon
The Kaikoura Croquet Club will hold a
community/family afternoon, on Sunday,
September 24 from 1pm for people to have
agoatGolf Croquet. The club is
celebrating its centennial, and the open
afternoon is part of the celebration.
Everyone is welcome to play or just watch.
Colditz, by Ben Macintyre
The bestselling historian with the real story of WW2's
‘‘inescapable’’ Nazi prison. In agrim Gothic castle on a
German hilltop, an unlikely band of prisoners plotted a
daring escape from the clutches of their Nazi captors. Or
so the story of Colditz has gone, unchanged and
unchallenged for 70 years. But that tale contains only part
of the truth.
Remainders of the day, by Shaun Bythell
Filled with the warmth and humour that has touched
readers around the world, this is awarm and welcome
memoir of alife in books.
Ripe recipes: Thought for food, by Angela Redfern
Celebrating the 20th birthday of the hugely successful and
well respected Ripe Deli team. Practical suggestions for
reducing food waste in the home. The team are back with the fourth addition to their
successful cookbook series.
Forgotten warriors: ahistory of women on the front line, by Sarah V. Percy
From the Amazons to the Ukraine conflict, women have always been on the frontline
of war: this is their surprising and heroic history.
The five­star weekend, by Erin Hilderbrand
Asurprising and captivating story about friendship, love, and self­discovery set on
Nantucket. It will be aweekend like no other.
Drowning, by TJNewman
An edge­of­your­seat thriller about acommercial jetliner that crashes into the ocean
and sinks to the bottom with passengers trapped inside and the extraordinary
rescue operation to save them.
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
catalogue at waimakariri.kotui.org.nz or hurunui.kotui.org.nz or local library.
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Waimakariri 4:01am 2.1 10:10am 0.7 4:41am 2.1 10:51am 0.7 5:21am 2.1 11:31am 0.6 6:01am 2.1
6:43am 2.1 12:31am 0.6 7:26am 2.2 1:11am 0.6 8:12am 2.2 1:54am 0.7
Mouth
4:18pm 2.2 10:34pm 0.6 4:56pm 2.2 11:13pm 0.6 5:34pm 2.2 11:52pm 0.6 6:14pm 2.2 12:11pm 0.7 6:56pm 2.1 12:52pm 0.7 7:42pm 2.1 1:35pm 0.7 8:30pm 2.1 2:21pm 0.7
Amberley 4:01am 2.1 10:10am 0.7 4:41am 2.1 10:51am 0.7 5:21am 2.1 11:31am 0.6 6:01am 2.1
6:43am 2.1 12:31am 0.6 7:26am 2.2 1:11am 0.6 8:12am 2.2 1:54am 0.7
Beach
4:18pm 2.2 10:34pm 0.6 4:56pm 2.2 11:13pm 0.6 5:34pm 2.2 11:52pm 0.6 6:14pm 2.2 12:11pm 0.7 6:56pm 2.1 12:52pm 0.7 7:42pm 2.1 1:35pm 0.7 8:30pm 2.1 2:21pm 0.7
4:10am 2.1 10:19am 0.7 4:50am 2.1 11:00am 0.7 5:30am 2.1 11:40am 0.6 6:10am 2.1 12:01am 0.6 6:52am 2.1 12:40am 0.6 7:35am 2.2 1:20am 0.6 8:21am 2.2 2:03am 0.7
Motunau 4:27pm 2.2 10:43pm 0.6 5:05pm 2.2 11:22pm 0.6 5:43pm 2.2
6:23pm 2.2 12:20pm 0.7 7:05pm 2.1 1:01pm 0.7 7:51pm 2.1 1:44pm 0.7 8:39pm 2.1 2:30pm 0.7
4:12am 2.1 10:21am 0.7 4:52am 2.1 11:02am 0.7 5:32am 2.1 11:42am 0.6 6:12am 2.1 12:03am 0.6 6:54am 2.1 12:42am 0.6 7:37am 2.2 1:22am 0.6 8:23am 2.2 2:05am 0.7
Gore Bay 4:29pm 2.2 10:45pm 0.6 5:07pm 2.2 11:24pm 0.6 5:45pm 2.2
6:25pm 2.2 12:22pm 0.7 7:07pm 2.1 1:03pm 0.7 7:53pm 2.1 1:46pm 0.7 8:41pm 2.1 2:32pm 0.7
4:04am 1.4 10:10am 0.4 4:46am 1.4 10:52am 0.4 5:27am 1.5 11:33am 0.4 6:08am 1.5
6:50am 1.5 12:38am 0.4 7:33am 1.5 1:20am 0.4 8:17am 1.5 2:03am 0.4
Kaikoura 4:23pm 1.5 10:37pm 0.4 5:03pm 1.5 11:17pm 0.4 5:43pm 1.5 11:57pm 0.4 6:24pm 1.5 12:15pm 0.4 7:07pm 1.5 12:58pm 0.4 7:52pm 1.5 1:43pm 0.4 8:40pm 1.5 2:31pm 0.4
*Not for navigational purposes. Wind and swell are based on apoint off Gore Bay. Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidespy.com Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd.
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