North Canterbury News: September 28, 2023

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Hunters4Hope filling empty bellies in NC 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Steve Hillsaysifeveryone doesalittle bit, 

together‘‘we can achieve heaps’’. 

This philosophyisdriving him and 

fellow hunterAdam Kreisel to helpfill 

empty tummies in NorthCanterbury with 

good healthy kai,and layaplatform for 

social interaction. 

Steve and Adam are themen behind 

Hunters4Hope —apursuit which calls on 

otherhunterstodropoff anyexcess 

venison theydon’twant, or need, into 

various freezers stationedthroughout the 

region. 

Hunters4Hope pick up the venison, 

turn it intomince,and alongwith any 

othercuts,deliver it to the Hope 

CommunityTrustinRangiora. 

TheTrust thencarriesonthe good work 

tuckingitintofood parcels anddelivering 

it to other Food Banks. 

Venison wasonthe menu at the Hope 

Trust’s weekly Wednesdayevening 

dinner in Rangioralastweek, attended by 

up to 100people, whoregularlyattendfor 

agoodhearty meal,and the company. 

Steve saysthe dinner signalled the 

launch of the venture. 

Abutcherbytrade in a‘‘former life’’ 

andahunter by hobby, Steve and Adam 

alongwith personnelfromthe North 

CanterburyHuntingcommittee, allrolled 

up theirsleeves, made spaghetti 

bolognese from thevenison mince, dished 

it up,and cleaned up after agood hearty 

feed,and agood oldfashioned get 

together. 

Theseedfor theventurewas sown at 

this year’sNorth Canterbury Hunt in 

Rotherham, whenStevesuggested if 50 

hunters wanted to donate thedeer they 

hadentered, he andhis mates wouldbone 

them out, mince up the meat, and along 

with some delicious backstraps,ensure 

theend productwas delivered to 

communitygroups,and foodbanks in 

need of goodhealthyproducts. 

Thecommittee backed his plan,and 

Steve leftthe huntwith 50 deercarcasses 

on board. He had alreadylaid the 

foundationtothe venison to the Hope 

CommunityTrust. 

In all920kgofmincewas delivered to 

theHope Community Trust. 

TheTrust had delivered 500kg of it in 

Foods up ... Serving diners at the Hope Wednesday night dinner, are (from left) North Canterbury Hunting Competition committee 

members Cory Lambeth and Tash Thomas, Hunters4Hope organisers Steve Hill and Adam Kreisel, and hunting committee member Renee 

DampierCrossley. 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

the first24hours, andanother 200kg in 

the followingdays. 

HopeTrust manager Tracy Pirie, says it 

was not longbefore messages started 

coming in saying the mince was‘‘so badly 

needed’’,asmeatwas oftenaprecious 

luxury that was cut fromthe grocerybill 

to makeends meet. 

‘‘The venison sent apowerfulstatement 

thathas reverberated throughout our 

communities, andlikeastone skipped 

along on apondthe ripple effect is much 

wider and deeperthananybody could 

haveever imagined,’’ she says. 

This rippleeffectalsoreverberated 

with Steve,Adam and hismates. 

Steve immediately settowork to 

navigate howthey could continue 

supplying thetrust. 

Theoperationnow hasNew Zealand 

Food Safety writtenapproval,and five 

freezers have been droppedoff at 

businesses throughout North Canterbury 

forhunterstodropoff surplus venison 

duringbusiness hours. 

They are at Amuri Transport in 

Culverden,Cheviot Transport in Cheviot, 

NorthCanterburyHuntingand Fishing, 

Rangiora, Oxford Ag depot in Oxford, and 

Claas Harvesters at the Waipara Junction 

on State Highway One. 

He saysthis keeps themeat secureuntil 

it’spicked up. 

Getting hunters to dropoff themeat 

duringbusiness hours meant they didn’t 

disturb anyone by putting meat intothe 

freezers in the dead of night. 

‘‘Itmeanshunters cangoout hunting, 

keepthe primecuts, anddropoff any 

surplus they might have into one of the 

freezers,’’ he says. 

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Whitebaiting ban lifted in creek 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

Environment Canterbury(ECan) haslifted 

its ban on whitebaiting and other fishing in 

Saltwater Creek, andthe AshleyRakahuri 

Estuary, but says its stillnot safetocollect 

shellfishfrom the area. 

ECan confirmed yesterday whitebait 

caught fromMonday, September4,can be 

eaten,but shouldbewashed in clean 

water. 

‘‘This is three days after the incident 

occurred, during which time whitebait 

would havebeen running in fresh from the 

ocean,and the lower river and estuary 

would haveundergone multipletide 

changes, an ECan spokesperson says. 

But it warns any whitebait caught 

between Friday, September 1, and 

Sunday, September3,should be 

discarded. 

This message also applies to other fish 

and watercress. 

‘‘Further tests are required on shellfish 

beforeweknow whether they’re safe to 

consume.’’ 

On September 1, the opening day of the 

whitebaiting season, the regional council 

issuedaban on fishing,whitebaiting, or 

gatheringmahingakai in the waterways, 

after DaikenNZreported atoxic spill into 

the creekfrom its Seftonmediumdensity 

fibreboardproduction factory. 

However, lastFriday an ECan 

spokesperson said test results from water 

samples taken three days after the spill 

Venison on the Hope Trust menu 

From Page 1 

Tracy says the venison journey is 

inspirational, saying what 

Hunters4Hope was achieving was not 

only about ‘‘provision, protein, food 

security and feeding the hungry’’, but 

about the community. 

‘‘You (Hunters4Hope) have inspired 

others to the possibilities of what they 

can achieve for their communities, how 

to feed their families, and their hungry. 

‘‘You have encouraged community 

organisations and groups to work 

together for the greater good. What a 

precious gift you have given,’’ she says. 

She thanked Hunters4Hope for 

trusting it to be the distribution centre 

for the meat. 

‘‘In aworld that at times seems so 

dark, you have shone alight.’’ 

Tracy says its Wednesday night 

dinner caters for amixture of people, 

many of them older folk, who look 

forward to anight of company, and good 

food. 

She says alot of older people live in 

isolation, and find the evening meal 

like afriendship club. 

Many didn’t eat properly and to have 

anutritious meal of good quality meat 

and vegetables was something they 

looked forward to. 

Grim find ... Environment Canterbury 

ecologist Jarred Arthur retrieving dead fish 

from Saltwater Creek, shortly after the 

September 1spill. 

PHOTO:SHELLEY TOPP 

indicatedthe water quality in the affected 

areahad returned to what it was before 

the incident. 

‘‘This means people can resumefishing, 

including whitebaiting.However, this does 

not include shellfish,’’ the spokesperson 

says. 

ECandeclined to say why the test results 

had taken so long, what had caused fish to 

die in the waterway afterthe spill,and why 

further tests were required to check 

whether shellfish are safe to consume. 

‘‘Atthis stage, we are unable to release 

further detailsaboutthe wider test results, 

due to the ongoing investigation. 

‘‘However,weare confident the deaths 

to whitebait and other fish were caused by 

depleted oxygen in riverwater as aresult 

of the spill,’’ the spokesperson says. 

‘‘We appreciate thishas beenfrustrating 

for those who liketospend time at the 

waterway, and we thank the community 

for its patience whilethe test results were 

beingprocessed by the laboratory.’’ 

Daiken NZ spokesperson Duncan Ward, 

who is the company's operations director, 

said the company welcomed ECan’s 

partial reopening of theSaltwater Creek 

and Ashley/Rakahuri River Estuary 

waterways. 

‘‘We are sorry that this event has had an 

impact on cultural food gathering and the 

recreational and commercial fishers who 

use thesewaterways. 

‘‘We are takingtheirconcerns very 

seriously and have reachedout to our local 

rūnanga to establish adialogue about this 

incident. 

‘‘We willalso continue to workwith 

ECan and cooperate with any requests it 

has.’’ 

However,hedeclined to give further 

details about the causeofthe spill, what 

the toxic substance was, or how such 

incidents might be prevented in future, 

whilethe incidentwas still ‘‘under 

review’’. 

The companywas also awaiting the 

outcome of ECan’sinvestigation. 

‘‘Once these are complete, we hope to be 

able to comment further.’’ 

Atasty treat ... North Canterbury Hunting Competition committee member Libby Ryan 

offers diner Noel Collingwood ataste of venison at the Hope Wednesday night dinner. 

PHOTO: JOHNCOSGROVE 

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Coastguard stalwart retires 


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The North Canterbury News, September 28, 2023 

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JohnThompson says Coastguardisnot 

onlyalifesaving organisation, but a‘‘life 

changing’’one as well. 

‘‘And that has been the caseofmany 

volunteer.’’ 

Johnretired earlierthis month as 

manager of Searchand Rescue, after 17 

years service to the North Canterbury 

Coastguard. 

‘‘I decidedthat as Iwas approaching 

83, it was timefor me to step aside and let 

someone younger take overthe role.’’ 

He is humbleashereflects on his 

service to Coastguard wherehehas held 

several roles, and was recognised 

nationally for his service on several 

occasions. 

He was ‘‘just one of the team’’, he says. 

‘‘The difference beingduring acallout 

Iwas privileged to lead thisteam of 

highly trained, dedicated volunteers, as 

they went about their business of 

rescuingpeople.’’ 

His job was to not only ensurethat the 

Unit and its systems were maintained in 

aconstant state of readiness to respond 

quickly to an emergency, but also to 

provide technical assistance to the crews 

during search and rescue operations. 

‘‘It is atechnical and demandingjob, 

but like all Coastguard roles the more 

you put intoit, the moreyou get out of it. 

‘‘Thereisnogreater satisfaction than 

being part of ateam that has just brought 

aperson, facing alife threatening 

situation, homesafely to their family. ‘‘ 

John started as atrainee at Coastguard 

and worked his way up to senior Rescue 

Crew level, before specialising in Search 

and Rescue (SAR) Management and 

roundingoff his training on the Search 

And Rescue Manager’scourse at the 

Police Training College in Porirua. 

He was electedPresident of 

Coastguard WaimakaririAshley,(now 

Coastguard NorthCanterbury)in2015, 

and served as President for four years 

during whichtime he became the Unit’s 

SAR Manager. 

‘‘I can remember afterthe Canterbury 

earthquakes we lost alot of members and 

contacts, with people moving out of the 

district. 

‘‘It was hardjust keeping the Unit 

operational. 

‘‘I was the President then and can 

rememberworking 20 to 30 hours aweek, 

helping to rebuild the membership, 

raising community awareness,building 

relationshipswith councils, Police, 

EnvironmentCanterbury, CivilDefence, 

rewriting the Unit’s standard operating 

proceduresand preparing manuals.’’ 

Meanwhile he was still running Search 

&Rescue operationsand holding 

meetings, workingout of two temporary 

premises while Coastguard’s home base 

was beingrebuilt. 

‘‘Fortunatelythe whole teamstepped 

up to the challenge, and finallyafter alot 

of intensivetraining and hard work, we 

Proud moment ... John Thompson and Dame Patsy Reddy, the then Governor General, 

who presented him with the New Zealand Search and Rescue’s Certificate of Achievement 

for exceptional commitment to Search and Rescue. 

PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

To the rescue ... Coastguard is alifesaving organisation, as well a‘‘life changing’’ one, 

says John. 

not only had some of the youngest 

skippers in Coastguard New Zealand, but 

had built up the highly efficient well 

resourced Unit that we havetoday. 

‘‘They weretoughtimesbut we got 

through them.’’ 

In 2016 John was recognised with a 

Kiwibank LocalHero Award for services 

to Coastguard, and in 2017 was honoured 

as the CoastguardNew Zealand 

Volunteer of the Year. 

Later thatyear he was alsoawarded 

New Zealand Search and Rescue’s 

Certificate of Achievement for 

exceptional commitment to Search and 

Rescuebythe thenGovernor General 

Dame Patsy Reddy. 

‘‘Thatwas quite nice,’’hesays. 

Coastguard North Canterbury awarded 

Johnalife Membership in 2020, and he 

remainedthe SAR Manager up until last 

month. 

‘‘Weoperate avery robustregime of 

Succession Planning in our Unit. 

Everyone has adeputy who can step up to 

takeover theirposition when and as 

needed.’’ 

Johnhas lost count of how many 

rescues and calls for assistance he was 

involved in over the years, but believes it 

mustbe‘‘over100’’. 

‘‘I haveenjoyed everymoment of 

working with such aprofessional team of 

volunteers. 

‘‘I willcontinue to remain amember of 

CoastguardNorth Canterbury, mainly in 

asupporting role for as long as I’m 

needed.’’ 

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Plenty in common 

Candidates square off 

By DAVID HILL, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

Rivalcandidates at an election 

meeting in North Canterbury found 

they had plenty in common. 

Candidates fromfour political 

parties were put in the unusual 

position of praising each other’s 

policies at an election meeting at 

Balcairn Hall,near Amberley, on 

Monday evening. 

More than 100 peoplepackedinto 

the halltohear from threecandidates 

vying to be Kaikōura MP, including 

sitting MP Stuart Smith (National), 

Emma Dewhirst (Labour) and Jamie 

Arbuckle (New Zealand First). 

The fourth candidatewas Lan Pham, 

the Green Party’s BanksPeninsula 

candidate, whowas fillinginfor 

Richard McCubbin. 

During thecourse of the evening, the 

candidates were asked to name 

policies fromeach of the other parties 

they liked. 

Mr Smith said therewas alot of 

collaboration between the parties in 

Parliament. 

He said New ZealandFirst had 

‘‘borrowedanumberofour policies’’, 

he likedthe Green Party’s energy 

policies,and National and Labour 

oftenworkedtogether on legislation. 

‘‘I don’t thinkpeoplerealise we do 

get on. We collaborate behind the 

scenes otherwise we wouldn’tget 

things done. 

‘‘Questiontime isn’tatrue reflection 

of what goeson.’’ 

Ms Dewhirst said she liked New 

Zealand First’s fair pay policy, there 

was alignment with National on 

several transport initiatives, and the 

Greens and Labour alignedonmany 

issues includingfreshwater. 

Mr Arbuckle said he liked Labour’s 

policies on removingGST from fruit 

and vegetables andsupporting 

seniors’housing, there was alignment 

withNational on regional 

development and he was ‘‘a big fan’’ of 

the Green Party’s Jobsfor Nature 

programme. 

Ms Pham said she agreedwith New 

ZealandFirst on the need to invest in 

the New ZealandDefence Force to 

monitor the coastline. 

She was pleased to hear National 

supported the principalofTeMana o 

te Wai (mana of the water), and she 

hoped Labourwouldkeep to its 

promise of no miningonconservation 

land. 

The onlyconflict was during a 

question of supporting Hurunui’s 

beach communities facingcoastal 

erosion, where an audience member 

feltMsDewhirst was not answering 

the question. 

Noneofthe candidates offered 

solutions, but agreedlocal and central 

governmentneeded to collaborate 

withlocalcommunities. 

Ms Pham said it was time to develop 

anationaladaptationplan to provide 

guidance for councils. 

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Waimakaririelectioncandidates sparred 

over the issues of crime, healthcare and 

the economy during ameeting at 

Pegasus. 

Matt Doocey (National),Dan 

Rosewarne (Labour) and Gordon 

Malcolm (Democracy NZ) were quizzed 

by the Pegasus Residents'GroupsInc in 

front of acrowd of 80 at Pegasus Bay 

SchoolonWednesday evening. 

Mr Doocey said National planned to 

amend the Sentencing Act to ensure 

offenders served their timeinprison. 

‘‘Too often peoplecommit crimes and 

go through the courts, but they can get a 

numberofdiscounts and thenend up 

going into home detention. 

‘‘Judges will only be abletodiscount up 

to 40 percent of sentences.’’ 

Mr Malcolmsaid police wereunder 

‘‘hugepressure’’and neededmore 

resourcing so they could be more visible 

on the frontline. 

Meanwhile, Mr Rosewarnepresented 

policedata showing robberies had 

reduced in the Waimakariri district, 

reflecting national trends. 

‘‘I have regular meetings with the local 

policedistrictcommander and he said 

policewere gettingtired of opposition 

parties using law and order. 

‘‘Theyare worried about the hysteria it 

is creating.Crime is not out of control.’’ 

Labourhas promisedtorecruit300 

more policetoreducethe pressure, 

while alsoproviding more mentalhealth 

resourcing. 

On the healthfront, Mr Doocey said the 

Waimakariridistrict needed after hours 

healthcare to support the growing 

population. 

‘‘The PHO’s(primary health 

organisation) requirement for after hours 

care is compliant if you livewithin a 40 

minute drive. 

‘‘Butthat doesn’ttake intoaccount 

housing density, so we have advocated 

for highgrowth areas like Rangiora and 

Kaiapoi.’’ 

Therewas ashortage of GPs, but 

Nationalisproposing to open athird 

medical school targeted at recruiting 

GPS for rural and provincial areas. 

Mr Malcolm said faster training 

pathways were needed for nursesand 

medical school quotasfor GPs needed to 

be increased. 

Mr Rosewarne said therewas aglobal 

shortage of nurses. 

‘‘Theopposition parties seem to forget 

we have just had aglobal pandemic 

where100,000 medical professionals 

around the world diedduring Covid’’ he 

said. 

‘‘TheUnitedKingdom, Europe and the 

United States are all screaming out for 

nurses, but the worldisplaying catch up 

due to Covid.’’ 

Labour is investing in health 

infrastructure,has abolished 

prescription chargesand is promising 

free dental care for under 30s, he said. 

The cost of living also came up in the 

meeting. 

Mr Dooceysaid the government 

needed to get on top of inflation and 

interest rates with‘‘prudentfinancial 

discipline’’. 

Debthas risenfrom $5 billion to $100 

billionover the last six years and was 

now 43% of GDP, he said. 

Mr Rosewarne said the latest credit 

rating from Standard &Poors showed 

New Zealand was in astrong economic 

position with ‘‘a modest level of debt’’ 

compared to other countries. 

Inflation was coming down, wages were 

rising and more New Zealanders were in 

employmentthan ever before, he said. 

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Aquick look at the 

electorates in NC 

As early voting opens on Monday, October 2, Robyn Bristowtakes 

alook at the Waimakaririand Kaikoura Electorates 

The Waimakariri and Kaikoura 

electorates are diverse. 

Both have large urban centres, and 

in the case of Waimakariri, two 

Christchurch suburban populations. 

But both are also hometolarge 

farms, wineries and vineyards, 

lifestyleblocks, rural residential 

properties, and small towns. 

They are both held by National, but 

the margins by which both the 

Waimakariri MPMatt Doocey,and 

Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith,held on to 

their seatsin2020 wereslashed. 

National’s Matt Doocey captured 

the seat withamajorityof1507 votes, 

downfrom 10,766 in 2017. 

StuartSmith’s majority fellto2295 

from 10,553 in 2017. 

National’s party vote also took a 

huge hitinboth electoratesasLabour 

made aclean sweep of the party vote 

in all South Island electorates. 

Waimakariri 

TheWaimakariri electorate’s 

northern and southern boundaries 

are largely defined by the Ashley/ 

Rakahuri River in the north,the 

Waimakariri River in the south and 

the PuketerakiRange to the west. 

It spillsacross the Waimakariri 

River to include the Christchurch 

City suburbs of Casebrookand 

Belfast. 

The main rural towns are Oxford, 

Cust, Rangiora,Woodend,Kaiapoi, 

the newcommunity Ravenswood, 

Pegasus, and Belfast. 

The Waimakariridistrict,which is 

alargepart of the electorate,isone of 

New Zealand’s mostpopularplaces to 

live,and continues to growaspeople 

seek alifestyle outside Christchurch, 

but within commuting distanceofthe 

city. 

It has also providedasafe haven for 

many exiting Christchurchafter the 

2010 and 2011 quakes. 

In 2020there wereabout 62,800 

people livinginWaimakariridistrict. 

It is oneofStatistics New Zealand’s 

top three projected population 

growthareas(for the 20132043 

period), thirdbehind Selwyn and the 

Queenstown Lakes District. 

Candidates in the Waimakariri 

electorate in 2023 

Five candidateswill contest the seat 

—Leighton Baker, Leighton Baker 

Party; Ross Campbell, ACT New 

Zealand; MattDoocey, National 

Party; GordonMalcolm, 

DemocracyNZ; and Dan Rosewarne, 

Labour Party. 

Kaikoura 

TheKaikoura electorate sprawls 

across thenortheastern South 

Island, from Cook Straitinthe north 

to the Ashley/Rakahuri River inthe 

south. 

At more than 21,000 square 

kilometres, it is New Zealand’s 

fourthlargestgeneralelectorate by 

area. 

Its main towns are Blenheim and 

Kaikoura. 

Other towns include Picton, 

Havelock, Cheviot, Hanmer Springs, 

Culverden,Amberley,Sefton, and 

Ashley. 

The electorate boundaries were not 

changed in any recentboundary 

reviews. 

Blenheim is the largestpopulated 

area in both the electorate and the 

Marlboroughregion. 

It is the country’s 17th main urban 

area, with 26,400people. 

Its surrounding area is well known 

as the centreofNew Zealand’s wine 

industryand it enjoys one ofNew 

Zealand’ssunniestclimates,with hot, 

relatively dry summers and cool, 

crisp winters. 

The electorate also takesinthe 

WaiparaValley wine region, an 

increasingly popular winegrowing 

area with manyawardwinning 

vintages being produced. 

It alsoencompasses someofNew 

Zealand’s most spectacular tourist 

spots, from the Marlborough Sounds 

south to HanmerSprings and 

Kaikoura. 

National has held the seat since its 

establishment in 1996. 

It is currentlyrepresented by 

National’s Stuart Smith. 

Kaikoura tendstohave ahigh voter 

turnoutcomparedwith the rest of the 

country, with an 86.2 percent voter 

turnout in 2020. 

Candidates in the Kaikoura 

electorate in 2023 

Eleven candidates will contest the 

seat —Jamie Arbuckle, NewZealand 

First Party; ShaunBrown, Money 

Free Party NZ; SandraCampbell, 

DemocracyNZ; Natalie Collello, New 

ZealandLoyal;Emma Dewhirst, 

LabourParty; David Greenslade, 

New Conservatives;Keith Griffiths, 

ACT New Zealand; Ted Howard, 

Independent; John McCaskey, 

Independent; Richard McCubbin, 

Green Party;StuartSmith,National. 

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This 

Week 

Sun 

Fishing 

Guide 

Moon 

Wind 

Swell 

Pegasus Bay 

Tide Chart 

3 

2 

1 

Focus on 

Waimakariri 

with Mayor Dan Gordon 

Weather amixed bag 

It was definitelyamixedbag of weather 

for the region lastweek. 

Daylight saving is upon us and we 

have experienced those lovelyspring 

days. 

But the cold snap at the end of last 

week was atimely reminderthat we are 

not clearofthe winteryblasts just yet. 

The wet weather turned to ice with 

the frost on Monday morning, and once 

again we had to drive to the conditions. 

Remember if you are unsure, reduce 

your speed, allowgreater following 

distances on frosty and wet days, and 

prepare for any delays. 

While the sun is once again shining, 

maybe don’t pack away the winter 

woollies and extra blanket on the bed 

just yet. 

Ihad the pleasure of attending the 

Rangiora FireBrigades Honours 

Evening this month. 

Ialways enjoy attending these events 

at all our local brigades. 

When Iwas lookingthroughthe list of 

honours recipientsfor the night, I 

counted there was more than 200 years 

of combinedservice among them. 

That is atremendousnumber of hours 

given by volunteers in order to protect 

our communities,and Iknow that we 

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they do. 

I’d like to acknowledge another 

fantastic event in our district, which is 

completely pulled together by 

volunteers. 

The Annual Rangiora Rotary Book 

Fair, on at the RangioraShowgrounds 

today,Friday and Saturday. 

It is agreat opportunity to go along 

and grab abargainand support all the 

work that Rotary does in our district. 

If you are alsolooking for some fun 

and inexpensive experiencesfor the 

kids these holidays don’t look past what 

we have on offer right here. 

We have agreatrange of parks and 

reserves which make for aperfect spot 

to picnic and throwaballaround. 

We have excellent cycle paths linking 

our towns which are greatfor family 

bike rides. 

The Kaiapoi and Rangiora Aquatic 

Centresoffer heaps of fun for the whole 

family and are agreat way to burn off 

some of thatenergy. 

Don’t forgettocheck out your local 

WaimakaririLibrary as well. 

There are agreat rangeofinteractive 

activities for the kidsaswell as books, 

movies, gamesand so much more. 

Squid display in Kaikōura 

Haveyou everseen agiant squid? 

The Kaikōura Museum willbehosting 

the Te Papaexhibition Colossal Squid Ngu 

Tipua untilNovember 14. 

The colossal squidissorarely seen, with 

justeightadultcolossalsquid scientifically 

reported. 

Te Papa's headofnatural history, Phil 

Edgar, says the colossal squid is one of the 

mosticonic specimens at Te Papa. 

‘‘Inlearning about thisweird and 

mysteriouscreature, we hopevisitors will 

haveagreaterappreciation for life in the 

deepsea, muchofwhich remains 

undiscovered.’’ 

Te Papa’s curator of invertebrates, Dr 

Rodrigo Salvador,saysthe colossal squid 

has createdplenty of interestamong the 

scientific community and the general 

public. 

‘‘TePapa’scolossal squidhas been a 

major sourceofinformation for scientists 

and the museum’s most popular exhibit 

since its debut. 

‘‘They live in the deep Antarctic waters 

and despite being one of the largest 

Giant squid ... The Kaikōura Museum is 

hosting the Te Papa exhibition Colossal 

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invertebrate speciesinexistence,they are 

very rarely captured.’’ 

The display will feature an interactive 

tabledisplayingdifferent objects, 

including the lensfrom an eye of acolossal 

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Site inspection ... Labour Party Waimakariri candidate Dan Rosewarne (left) and 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon joined with Housing Minister Dr Megan Woods for atour 

of the Bellgrove subdivision with Bellgrove Rangiora project manager and director Paul 

McGowan (centre), Blair Forgie, of NgāiTahu Property, Mike Greer Homes North Canterbury 

director Mike Flutey and BG Contracting owner Stephen Rattray. 

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Families could be moving into 

Rangiora’s newest subdivision in 

March. 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordonand 

Housing Minister Dr MeganWoods 

checked on the progress of the 

Bellgrove subdivisionineast Rangiora 

on Tuesday. 

Mike Greer Homes NorthCanterbury 

director Mike Flutey told those 

gathered he expected to be breaking 

dirt on 15 show homes in the next six 

weeks. 

‘‘We are hoping to havethe roofand 

windows on the first homes by 

Christmas and we should see the first 

residentsmoving in by March or April.’’ 

The subdivision was fasttracked 

under the government’s Covid 

legislation, before receiving $5.7 

million from Kainga Ora’s 

Infrastructure Acceleration Fund in 

October lastyear. 

The 98 hectare site is expected to 

deliver 1300new homes, witharound 

half expected to be soldfor lessthan the 

government’s $750,000affordable 

housing cap. 

Mr Gordon said the new subdivision 

was badly needed,with Waimakariri’s 

population expected to grow from 

70,000to100,000 by 2050. 

‘‘We have all been impressed to see 

the progressand the quality of the work. 

‘‘It is great to hear that sections will 

be available to build on this side of 

Christmas.’’ 

Dr Woods and Mr Gordonsaw some of 

the infrastructure, including a 

stormwaterretention pondand 

upgrades to Kippenberger Avenue, up 

close during the visit. 

‘‘New Zealand simplydoes not have 

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enoughhousingfor it to be affordable 

and available to everyone who needs a 

home,’’ Dr Woods said. 

‘‘Programmeslike the Infrastructure 

Acceleration Fund are deliberately 

targeted to grow affordablehousing 

supplyand see landget the critical 

infrastructure thatwill lay the 

foundationsfor development.’’ 

Bellgrove Rangiora project manager 

and director Paul McGowansaid the 

stormwaterhad been built to withstand 

aonein200 year flood event. 

He said 65 percent of the sections had 

been presold, mostly to building firms. 

The infrastructure was completed by 

Rangiorabased contractors, with 

DormerConstruction completing the 

earthworksand drainage, and BG 

Contractingthe roadingand services. 

BG Contracting owner Stephen 

Rattray said 50 peoplewere employed 

on the sitebetween the two companies. 

‘‘I live here and it is agreatstory to 

hear withRangiora gettingahead again 

and with some scale.’’ 

Mr Flutey said enquiries for house 

and land packages had returned to pre 

Covid levels,which was unusually high 

in the lead up to ageneral election. 

He expected houses to sell from 

$589,000,for two bedroom units on a 

small section,uptohomesofwell over 

$1 million. 

‘‘We have the ability to sell wellover 

50% of the homes for under the $750,000 

price cap, but that dependsonwhat the 

buyer wants.’’ 

Mr Flutey said the homes were 

designed with floor levels of 400mm to 

500mm of freeboardabove the flood 

level.‘‘In aonein200 year flood event 

there should be no floodingthrough the 

houses.’’ 


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Drive 4Change getting plenty of support 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

Groundswell cofounders Southland 

farmers Bryce McKenzie and Laurie 

Paterson havebeen amazedatthe positive 

response theyhave received from 

everyone they havemet on their way to 

Auckland on tractors. 

The Drive 4Change is aimed at 

protestingthe cripplingoverload of 

regulations, red tape,and layers of 

bureaucracyheaped on to food producers' 

everyday businesses. 

‘‘I’vebeen surprised at theturnout,’’ 

says Laurie. 

‘‘As we drive along there arepeople 

standing at intersections and in paddocks, 

and passingcars are tootingand waving 

their support.’’ 

The pairare driving their tractors from 

Invercargill to Auckland, finishingwith an 

event at EllerslieRacecourse at 1pm on 

Sunday, October 1. 

‘‘It’spressurethat has pushed our 

farmers past the tippingpoint of what they 

can mentally and financially sustain,’’ says 

Bryce. 

The pairknow it’sabusytime for 

farmers right now and say theyhave been 

humbled by the numbers that havejoined 

their column. 

‘‘We’ve had from two to 25 tractors and 

utes, at times join us for ashort while on 

the road,’’says Laurie. 

Otherslike Clintonfarmer PeterWilson 

have joinedthem for the durationoftheir 

South Island journeytoPicton. 

‘‘I wanted to show my support so my son 

loanedmehis brand new tractor for the 

trip. 

‘‘It hasn’t even seenapaddock yet, it’s 

that new.’’ 

Amberley businessmen Warren 

Johnstone and MikeWildinggreeted the 

tractor drivers with cups of hot coffee 

when they arrived at Amberley on Monday 

morning as more than 60 people gathered 

Well done ... Groundswell cofounder and Southland farmer Bryce McKenzie is welcomed by Beverley Forrester of Leithfield, to 

Amberley on his Drive 4Change, tractor protest drive to Auckland. 


to welcome the convoy. 

Beverley ForresterofLeithfield,says 

she has beenfollowing the protest since 

theyleft Invercargill and had come to 

showher support. 

Bryce toldthe crowdthey were happy 

with the response and turn out they are 

getting. 

He saidthey are discoveringthey have a 

huge support base,not only fromthe 

nations farmersbut also withtown and 

city folk. 

‘‘We want peopletovote this election, to 

make positive choicesand changes as we 

depend on each other. 

‘‘If the rural communities are feeling the 

pinch, then so are the city people, and they 

know where their food comes from.’’ 

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month. 

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Passchendaele trip 



The Waimakariri district will be 

represented at Armistice Day services 

in Passchendaele next year. 

Mayor Dan Gordon planstolead a 

delegation of councillorsand localRSA 

members to the Zonnebekedistrict in 

Belgium. 

‘‘I havebeen thinking abouttravelling 

over to Belgium for awhile and leading 

adelegation,’’ Mr Gordonsaid. 

‘‘I havebeen to Belgium three times 

and this will be my third visit as part of 

acouncil delegation.’’ 

The Waimakariri District Council has 

had atwinning relationship with the 

Municipality of Zonnebeke, which 

includes Passchendaele, since2007. 

The Waimakariri Passchendaele 

Advisory Groupwas established 

comprising councillors and members of 

the Rangiora and Kaiapoi RSAs. 

The Battle of Passchendaele was one 

of the bloodiestbattles of WorldWar 1. 

October 12, 1917, is considered to be 

New Zealand’s ‘‘darkestday’’, when 846 

New Zealand soldiers were killed in 

just four hours. 

The Last Post Associationhas played 

The LastPost at the Menin Gate 

Memorial everyeveningfor nearly 100 

years in honour of soldiers from the 

formerBritishEmpire who lost their 

lives. 

The council has agreedtobecome a 

life member of the association and will 

make aoneoff donation, Mr Gordon 

said. 

But he said the trip would be privately 

funded, withnoratepayer money used. 

Rangiora RSA presidentIan 

Thompson said around20RSA 

members will join the councillors on 

the trip. 

‘‘New Zealandersare respected so 

much in Belgium,’’ he said. 

‘‘Theyare so grateful for what our 

soldiers did for them, even after all this 

time.’’ 

Asubcommittee has been formed, led 

by vice president Bernie Power, and 

members have began puttingmoney 

aside and selling raffles. 

The Rangiora RSA will be taking its 

own bugler, Bill Peck,who willplay The 

Last Post and Reveille at remembrance 

services in Belgium. 

The first Waimakariri delegation to 

Passchendaelewas in 2007 for the 

formalsigning of the twinning 

agreement, led by then Mayor Jim 

Gerard. 

FormerMayorDavid Ayersled the 

last delegation in 2017tomark 100 years 

since the Battle of Passchendaele. 

Mr Gordon said the delegation 

planned to visit Le Quesnoy and The 

Somme in France,where large numbers 

of New Zealand soldiers lost their lives, 

as well as Passchendaeleand Menin 

Gate. 

The New Zealand Liberation Museum 

was due to open in Le Quesnoy on 

October 11 and wouldbeincluded on 

the tour. Local residents are invited to 

get in contactifthey wouldlike apoppy 

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TransformingSilverstream 

Reservefrom agorseand 

blackberrybush covered 

wastelandtoathriving native 

forest teeming withbirdlife, is 

testamenttothe power of one. 

Clarkville’s Noelene 

Francis, who became a 

member of the Silverstream 

Advisory Group in 2012, took 

two years before she realised 

she needed amore ‘‘handson’’ 

involvement. 

Noelene’s passionand 

enthusiasm for the area 

quickly attractedmore likeminded 

volunteers,including 

JillSaundersand Andrew 

Ellen. 

‘‘Three of us reallygot 

involved at first,’’ Noelene said. 

Acoregroup of 20 volunteers 

now work regularly in the 

reserve, but theyare part of a 

muchbigger group who 

volunteer less regularly, plus 

the ‘‘realdedicated 

volunteers’’inthe highly 

successfulSilverstream 

Reservepredator control 

programme runbyJoan 

Whillans which hasbeen 

instrumentalinreturning 

native birds to the area. 

‘‘Itisavery special place,’’ 

she says. 

‘‘I could see the need to look 

after thetrees and grasses in 

the east end of the reservethat 

had already beenplanted by 

the Waimakariri District 

Council. 

Conservation heroes ... Some of Waimakariri's Silverstream 

Reserve volunteers. From left, Andrew Ellen, of Kaiapoi, Alex 

Shuttleworth, of Silverstream Village, Leonie Jackson, Eilish 

Cummack, Hannah Nolan, all from Christchurch, and the 

Waimakariri District Council’s Silverstream Reserve community coordinator, 

Kate O’Brien, from Lyttelton, far right, at the reserve. 

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

‘‘It is wonderful what has 

happened in the reserve,’’ 

Noelene says. 

‘‘Things really started to 

progress whenMike Kwant 

(the council’sgreenspace 

community projects officer) 

becameinvolved. 

‘‘He recognised the 

uniqueness of what was 

happening there,’’she says. 

‘‘ThenKate O’Brien, our first 

ranger, (nowthe council’s 

fundraising and volunteer coordinatorfor 

Silverstream 

Reserve) came along. She has 

been marvellous and even 

developed our Silverstream 

Reserve website.’’ 

The Swannanoa Fire 

Brigade has also helped with 

watering plants.’’ 

Katesays administration of 

the Silverstream Reserve was 

passed to the council’s 

greenspaceteam for 

management as apublic 

recreation reservein2006. 

‘‘Since the landwas obtained 

by the Waimakariri District 

Council,therehave been over 

48,000 native seedlingsplanted 

at the reserve’’ she says. Most 

of this work has been done by 

the Silverstream Reserve 

Volunteers Groupand local 

community groups, plus 

contractor and rangerlabour. 

Acommunity plantingday is 

alsoheld in June each year. 

River park 

clean up 


Wet, cold weather failed to 

deterahardy group of 

volunteers who turned out to 

collect rubbishinthe Ashley 

Rakahuri Regional Parklast 

Sunday morning. 

The rubbish collection was 

organised by the Waimakariri 

YouthCouncilincollaboration 

with the AshleyRakahuri 

Rivercare Group,Environment 

Canterbury, EcoEducate and 

Keep Rangiora Beautiful. 

The volunteers,who ranged 

in age from 4yearsold to 

70plus, met at the car park, on 

the north side of the river, in 

Ashley, and removed rubbish 

from a34 kilometre section of 

theriverwhich filledtwo 

rubbishskips. 

The rubbish included 10 

supermarket bags of domestic 

rubbish, tyres and furniture. 

The Waimakariri District 

Council’s youth development 

facilitator, Emily Belton, said it 

was good to seesomany people 

turning out on such acold day to 

collect rubbish. 

Eco Educaterethink 

educator, Lesley Ottey said 

everybit of rubbish collected 

makesadifference along the 

river. ‘‘But it is very 

disappointing to see so much of 

the rubbish collected here 

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The HurunuiGardenFesval returns in October 

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coupled with the hospitality of their owners, 

and the peopleofthe Hurunui district. 

There is abountyofgardens on offer to admire 

and inspire with some properes also hosng 

events. 

The fesval runs from Thursday, October 26, 

to Sunday, October 29, and will showcase 18 

private gardens, each of which will open from 

9amto5pm each day. 

It is a haven for garden enthusiasts, nature 

lovers, and anyone seeking inspiraon amidst 

the scenic landscapes of the Hurunui district, 

and garden owners are keen for visitors to 

enjoy gardens from Amberley, Waipara Gorge, 

Hawarden, and Waikari to Hanmer Springs, 

Cheviot, Culverden andRotherham. 

They are arranged in six geographical-based 

clusters making it easytoplan visits to mulple 

gardens. 

Each cluster has its own detailed map in the 

guide which can beprinted from the website 

hurunuigradenfesval.com. 

This shows the exact locaons of the gardens, 

alongwithother useful informaon,suchasthe 

locaon of public toilets, fuel staons and food 

outlets. 

Owners have been hard at work maintaining 

their gardens, despite Mother Nature sending 

rain, hail, snow, and frosts to thwart their 

preparaon. 

Corina Hazle will be exhibing over the 

Hurunui Garden Fesval at the Art in the Barn 

Event, at Flaxmere Garden inHawarden, on all 

four days.The artwill be forsale.Corina’s work 

for the exhibion is called For Everything there 

is aSeason. 

It is a collecon of acrylics painted from 

photographs and memories of places in New 

Zealand, with the change in seasons in the 

colourpalee. 

Therewill also be an opportunitytotakepart in a 

workshop run by CorinaHazleArst Studio, in 

the garden ofWaihui, Rotherham, onSaturday, 

October 28 10am to4pm. Booking is essenal. 

EmailCorina at jandchazle@gmail.com. 

Also on offer is ashowcaseoflocal arstsworks, 

sculpture, a photography exhibion, garden 

furniture, garden outdoor products, plants, 

indoor and outdoor, giware, prints, and easy 

to listentojazz. 

There are tours onoffer atthe Tipapa Estate 

Homestead, and plenty todoand see inthe 

district, including taking part in adventure 

tourism, or enjoying the great retail shopping 

in many ofthe selements including Cheviot, 

HanmerSprings, andAmberley. 

The event has become popular, with many 

visitors making italong weekend so they can 

enjoy asmany gardens as possible. There is 

accommodaon to suiteveryone’sneeds. 

●Itcosts $10 to visit each property(cash only), 

payable onthe day asyou enter. School aged 

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St Patrick’s Kaiapoi Rarotonga Cul 

Nine Kaiapoi children are about 

quickly realised the school doesn’t have 

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

fire burn down some of their classrooms 

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

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

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

term four to learn abou the local culture take some 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 Canterburycommunity. 

identified is the opportunitytodoan 

A number of local sports organisations 

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

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

pupils to Rarotonga. 

“It’s like school camp, where the 

Pax says the group is also liaising with 

studentswilhavesome 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 

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

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

di ferences.” 

one of the islands, and is like a marae, 

Pax wi l be joined on the trip by parent 

Pacific Islands. 

and Board of Trustees memberAngela 

“It’s very basic, but community focused His classmateCalebSpencesays he 

and everybody pitches in with cooking has been to Rarotonga before and is 

Although the Cook Islands is o ficia ly and cleaning. 

looking forward to returning. 

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

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

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

have the same resources. 

The pupils said they were looking Their classmates are looking forward to 

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

s he school has been fundraising to meeting their new penpalsatNukutere 

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They have been busy fundraising and 

in Rarotonga, which St Patrick’s 

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ilt a relationship with. 

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End of term ... The Rangiora High School Kapa Haka group perform as they farewell 

students at the end of term three. 


Afitting RHS farewell 


Mahuru Māori – Māori LanguageWeek, 

was celebratedatRangiora High School at 

the endofTerm Three. 

The Kapa Hakagroupperformed the 

schools haka, as afarewell gift to students 

and to alsofarewell students who were 

leaving. 

The school’s Kaiārahi Māori Renee 

Tuhikarama says it was anice way to 

farewell term threeand hitthe holidays 

with gusto. 

Mahuru Maori was createdin2014 by 

language championParaoneGloyne. 

It buildsupon the wero of Te Wiki o Te 

Reo Māori by challenging individuals, 

whānau,schools and workplaces 

throughoutAotearoa to consciouslyuse te 

reo Māori throughout the month of 

Mahuru. 

‘‘With areally busy term there was no 

need for us to jampackinactivities 

student leaders and keystaff had prepared 

for, so we decided to roll activities into our 

finalweek as well,’’ says WhaeaRenee. 

She sayssome activities saw kaimahi 

and tauiraparticipating in weaving, 

window art display, the pūkanabooth and 

aschoolwide‘māori moment’. 

Rangiora High School were also part of 

Ōtautahi's regional kapahaka whakataetae 

which was held in The TownHall on 

September 16. 

Performers showcased their new maro 

(loincloth the tāne wore) whommany 

kaimahi lent ahand in for the extraction of 

muka, the inner fibres of harakeke. 

One of the maro was created by ayear 10 

tauira, Tiakihana Tavendale,who was 

commended from Te Whare Pora for his 

use of traditional techniques.His piece is 

presently on displayinTePapa 

Tongarewa. 

Soon solid groundwill be broken in 

preparationfor anew culturalcentre to be 

built at theschool. This year's school Māori 

/Pasifika Captain, AmeiCourtney says: 

‘‘Good solidground is beingset for the 

future of all rangatahiinour kura. I’m 

excited to see what morecan be 

accomplished’’. 

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Anew business park to the south of 

Kaikōura is set to be ‘‘a game changer’’ 

for the town. 

The Kaikōura District Council has 

notified aprivate plan change request 

from Kaikōura Business Park Ltd (2021) 

to build abusiness park on a21.6 hectare 

site on the corner of Inland Kaikōura 

Road and State Highway 1. 

Plan change 4was lodged with the 

council earlier this year, but later 

withdrawn while the applicant made 

some changes. 

These included addressing the 

potential effects of nonlight industrial 

activities. 

Mayor Craig Mackle said the business 

park will be ‘‘a game changer’’ for the 

town, if it goes ahead. 

The development will bring light 

industrial businesses together in one 

location, taking some pressure off Beach 

Road. 

Under the proposed changes, some 

retail will be allowed, which 

complements the light industrial 

businesses. 

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Your local exotic bird 

and reptile experts 

Spring beauty ... Mervyn Willis and Velda Hopkins of Kaiapoi look over the cut blooms at 

last year’s 89th show. 

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Aspecial celebration 

for Woodend show 


A90th anniversary with a1930s theme, 

will provide the platform for ablooming 

good Woodend Spring Flower Show on 

Saturday, September 30. 

There are themed decorative sections 

such as a1930s Bridal Bouquet, Spring 

of 1930’s and High Tea. 

Children are invited to decorate their 

bikes or scooter in a1930s theme to bring 

to the show by 12.30pm for judging by 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon. 

In the handcraft section there are 

hessian oven cloths, and lavender bags 

sections, and Victoria sponges, rum balls 

and shortbread are challenges in the 

baking section. 

But flowers will take centre stage with 

an extensive range of daffodils, many 

shown by wellknown New Zealand 

growers. 

There will be daffodil bulbs for sale. 

This year members of the American 

Daffodil Society are visiting the show. 

There is aspecial blokes section, as 

well as photography, and acolouring 

competition. 

Those wanting to enter need to do so 

by today —Thursday, September 28 — 

with entries closing for the show on 

Saturday. 

It opens its doors from 1pm to 4pm at 

the Woodend Community Centre, School 

Road, Woodend. 

It’s free to enter, and you can get 

schedules and details at 

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or by go to the show’s Facebook page. 

Send entries to gheverts1950@gmail. 

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From above ... Atotal of 1119 exhibits 

were on show at last year’s 89th annual 

Woodend Spring Flower Show in the 

Woodend Community Centre. 

Spring blooms ... Phyllis Sheppard, 

accompanied by her nephew Brendan 

Harris as they look over the top blooms at 

last year’s show. 

Wilderness Woodend has settledonalarge rural property in Woodend to 

establish their new private breeding facility for exotic birds and reptiles. 

With23years experience in the animalindustry,Wilderness Woodend continues 

to offer its customers awide selection of specialty bird and reptilesupplies to 

helpmaintaintheircollections at the higheststandards of careand presentation. 

It is stockists of quality products such as Topflite birdseeds, Vetafarm bird 

pellets and supplements,Kaytee hand-rearing food,Burgess smallanimalfood 

for rabbits, Guinea pigs and Chinchillas. 

As New Zealand distributors for Arcadia andHabistat reptile products from 

the United Kingdom, Wilderness Woodend aims aim to ensure pet owners have 

access to the best products available. 

With animal welfare in mind, it is building large natural homes at its Woodend 

property for residents. 

Although animals arenot on display at present,there is aselectionofreptiles 

in terrariums in the showroom to illustrate how to set up and care for them 

correctly. 

Owner Lance Dartnall says Wilderness Woodendhas many great ideas about 

ways in whichowners can keep their pets in large naturalenvironments. 

He says customers will in thefuture, be able to take astrollthrough their 

plantedproperty and see aviaries, ponds,and many reptile environments. 

‘‘Wewant tocontinuetoimprove animal welfare, and the way we keep creatures 

in our care to ensure they are getting the bestcare possible and quality of life. 

We see this as the ‘‘Wilderness Experience.’’ 

Wilderness Woodend is also an approvedpet shipper with AirNew Zealand, 

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New restaurant openings signal 

growth at Ravenswood Central 

New Zealand'snewest town centre hits 

another milestone this month,with The 

CoffeeClub opening its first North 

Canterbury store today. 

The new café franchise willjoin Joes 

Garage,which openedearlier this month 

at Ravenswood Central’s new commercial 

precinct. 

Tsushi,Mifan Chinese, Thai Station and 

King of Spices are expectedtoopen in the 

coming weeks, adding to the diverse mix of 

eateries on offer. 

Infinity Investment Group development 

manager Jerome O’Sullivansays The 

CoffeeClubs store opening is anotherstep 

forward in bringing the new towncentre to 

life. 

‘‘We are very excited to welcome The 

CoffeeClub, and its first franchise in the 

district,toRavenswood Central, Mr 

O’Sullivan says. 

‘‘I have no doubt the cafés warm 

atmosphereand friendly staff will slot 

right into theRavenswood community. 

‘‘There’s arealbuzz about town at the 

moment, especially with Gull opening last 

month and Harvey Normanbreaking 

ground,’’hesays. 

‘‘ThisCoffee Club opening marks the 

latestmilestone for us, signifying thenear 

completion of stage oneofthe centre. 

‘‘We have only one remaining tenancy 

for leaseinthis stage, and it is located next 

door to The Coffee Club.’’ 

The Coffee Club director BradJacobs 

says many elements contributed to the 

decision to open the firstfranchise in 

North Canterbury. 

‘‘I was immediatelydrawn to the 

Ravenswood Central development for a 

numberofreasons,’’ Mr Jacobs says. 

‘‘The strong projectedpopulation 

growthinthe areaover the next five to 10 

Open for business ... Customers enjoying Ravenswood Central’s new restaurants. 


years was akey factor, as well as the 

passingtraffic of State Highway 1, easy 

access and an excellent town centre 

design withkey majortenants. 

‘‘Being such abeautifulpart of the 

country,Iamnot surprised at allthat 

people wanttomove there.’’ 

Oncecompleted, RavenswoodCentral 

willofferamixture of restaurants, cafes, 

retail and commercial options to service 

and support the projectedpopulation 

growth. 

‘‘What’sexcitingaboutthis is thatthe 

growth is not isolatedtoRavenswood but 

reflects whatishappening in the wider 

district,’’ Mr O’Sullivansays. 

In 2022, the Waimakariri populationwas 

around 67,900, and as one of the country’s 

fastestgrowing districts,the population is 

expected to increase to around 95,000 to 

100,000 by 2048. The town’s commercial 

and residential area continues to grow, 

with construction under way for Freedom 

Lifestyle Village the franchises firstvillage 

in the South Island. 

It will house 240 units,northwest of the 

town centre. More than1000 Ravenswood 

residentialsections havebeen sold, with 

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All the fun of the fair at Woodend 


It’s been afew years thanks to Covid, 

but the annual Woodend School Fair is 

returning soon. 

On Sunday, October 15, from 10am to 

2pm, at the WoodendSchool on School 

Road,all the fun of the fair will be 

back,with all the usual attractions, 

plus acouple of special ones. 

For the children, there will be 

bouncy castles to play on, adedicated 

kids zone,apetting zoo full of the 

usualspring animals, live music and 

yummydrinksand foodonhand to 

quench the thirst or fill the stomach. 

Alongsidethe kids' zone,parentsare 

offeredawiderange of market stalls 

and car bootsales to browse while the 

onsiteentertainment keeps everyone 

in the family fun mood. 

Entryisfree. 

Acting principal at WoodendSchool, 

Lucy French, says one of theextra 

attractions willbethe popular Dunk 

the Teacher. 

‘‘Thechildren are already looking 

forward to thissideshow treat. 

‘‘Theannual school fair is ahuge 

eventfor our school and has always 

been an incredible dayout, but it is 

also afantasticfundraiser for our 

school.’’ 

Another attraction will be the 

opportunity for alumni of the school, 

past and present,toregisterearly for 

next year's 150th anniversary of the 

school celebrations. 

The sesquicentennial willbeheld 

over the weekend of November 8to10, 

2024,and Ms French says this is agood 

time for pastpupilstoregister as they 

need to gauge interest and keep 

everyoneinformed. 

She says it’s still early days, but the 

school is looking at holding aweekend 

Fun of the fair ... Dancers perform at arecent Woodend School Fair. 

of remembrance, friendship and 

community. 

Already planned are registrations 

on Friday, afun day and jubilee gala 

on Saturday, then it all ending with a 

remembrance service on Sunday 

morning. 

‘‘Sign up now so we can keep 

everyone informed about what fun 

events we will haveover this 

weekend,’’she says. 

As it was ... An historic 

photo of the Woodend School 

during its first 50th anniversary 

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Three in arow for Totalspan NC 


Totalspan NC, ownedbyJamie 

and Ellen Petersen, has won 

the topNew Zealandfranchise 

award. 

This makes it three years in a 

row the companyhas won the 

Franchise of the Year Award. 

It also tookhomethe 

StrategicExcellence Award, 

the Sales Excellence Award 

and the Local Marketing 

Excellence Award at the 

awards ceremony held in Fiji. 

The latestawards add to an 

impressive listoftrophiesand 

awards for the Petersen’s 

Woodendbased franchise. 

Ellensays this is the fourth 

time the couplehas won the 

Franchise of the Year Award, 

and it reflects Totalspan North 

Canterbury’s foundation of 

strong values, ateamculture 

and healthand safety. 

Jamieand Ellenhave owned 

the business franchise since 

January 2014, and havemore 

than 20 years of experience in 

building Totalspan steel 

buildingsinNorth Canterbury, 

the South Island and 

Queensland. 

They continuetoemphasise 

and reflect theircore values in 

theirservices and building of a 

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affordableand versatile 

structures, characterised by 

functionality. 

Ellensays Totalspan North 

Canterbury will go out and do a 

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and measure, get all the 

documentationready, buildit, 

and then get all the council 

Three in arow ... Ellen and Jamie Petersen of Totalspan NC with 

their bevy of awards in Fiji. 


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All are built with highgrade 

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The company still produces 

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Seasonal maintenance ... Woodend Beach Holiday Park administrator Shaun Camp paints 

afence at the park in preparation for aboom year this year. 


Camps gearing up 

There are three main camping 

opportunities coming up shortly and 

camping grounds are gearing up for a 

good season. 

Woodend Beach Holiday Park 

administrator Shaun Camp says hosts 

Jan Reid and Daryl McLaren are gearing 

up for abusy season this year. 

‘‘We have the three main holidays — 

Labour Weekend, Canterbury 

Anniversary Weekend and then 

Christmas/New Year. Already bookings 

for sites at the park are fabulous. 

‘‘We are certainly looking forward to a 

busy, busy season this year.’’ 

He says alot of local people are 

looking at camping in North Canterbury 

camping grounds this coming season. 

‘‘We are noticing many are opting to 

camp out closer to home as travelling 

becomes more expensive, which is great 

as we are afamily friendly destination 

here in Woodend Beach.’’ 

Mr Camp says they have already 

planned and booked in awide variety of 

children and family activities for the 

Christmas /New Year holiday period. 

‘‘It is good to see the international 

tourists starting to come back and this 

coupled to agood rise in the number of 

domestic visitors, should count for a 

good season this year.’’ 

He says the weather they have been 

getting there has been wonderful so far 

and with the forecast for ahotter, dryer 

summer than last year, will also help 

boost numbers camping out in the 

district. 

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ANTIBIOTIC USE 

at Rangiora Vet Centre 

If you think your pet is being suspiciously quiet and getting 

up to mischief -trust your gut -goand check on them! 

PICTURED ABOVE are just a selection of some of the objects our vet team 

removed from dogs in our hospital recently. We’re here 24/7 if your pet 

gets up to mischief -donot hesitate to call if you are concerned they have 

ingested something they should not have! 

Keep one eye on them and the other on our social media channels for 

interesting cases and updates of pets in our community, as well as 

important educational and promotional announcements. 

Antibiotics are essential for treating bacterial infections inhumans 

and animals. However, they can be rendered ineffective if bacteria 

become resistant to them. This is more likely if antibiotics are 

used inappropriately, which could result in significant human and 

animal health issues. 

The World Health Organisation has long held the view that antimicrobial/ 

antibacterial resistance is one of the biggest threats facing mankind. 

Bacteria are becoming resistant to multiple antibiotics at aspeed that is 

outpacing the development of newer antibiotic options. 

In view of this, it is important to rationalise the use of these essential 

medicines, maximising clinical efficacy while minimizing the spread of 

resistance, in both human and animal health fields. 

At RVC, we take our role in antibiotic stewardship very seriously and we need 

your help. 

Factors that your veterinarian will take into account when deciding on 

appropriate antibiotic use are: 

1. Is abacterial infection truly present? Cytology and culture of the affected 

tissue may berequired to be sure. Antibiotics do not work against viruses 

or fungal infections. 

2. What sort ofbacteria are present and are they actually causing disease, or 

just normal contaminants of the wound or tissue. 

3. Is there an underlying disease or injury that could have caused the 

infection? 

4. Are antibiotics truly needed or will your pet/farm animal likely manage 

the inflammatory response ontheir own orwith other forms of treatment, 

such as wound flushing ortopical treatments? 

5. If antibiotics are deemed to be needed, which is the most appropriate 

antibiotic and what dose and course length is most appropriate? 

Prevalence of certain bacteria and lab data in our local population, as 

well as an awareness of the importance of the different antibiotic classes 

in human medicine will be taken into account. 

6. New Zealand antibiotic prescribing guidelines will be followed. 

Sometimes, it will be most appropriate to just monitor the situation for your 

animal and modify the plan if symptoms change or do not improve. Pain 

management and anti-inflammatory medication will likely improve matters in 

the meantime. 

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Rangiora Vet Centre 

How can you help? 

The health care of your pet is apartnership between yourselves, as owners, 

and your veterinary team. 

• Prevention: One of the best things pet owners and farmers can do to help 

in this global fight against antibiotic-resistance is through providing good 

nutrition, healthcare and the appropriate vaccinations for your animals, to 

help prevent their animals from becoming sick. 

• Ifantibiotics are needed, itisimportant that you give them as prescribed 

on the label, and follow other treatment measures, even if symptoms 

improve. However, wedounderstand that treatments are not always easy! 

If you have any difficulty ingiving the medication oryour pet appears to 

be suffering side effects, it is critical that you notify your vet promptly. 

• Please monitor your pet or farm animal closely and contact your vet if it 

does not improve as expected. 

• Revisit your vet, if requested, toensure treatment has been successful. 

Further cytology or culture may beneeded to be sure. 

• Understand that further tests and treatments may berequired ifthe 

condition does not improve. 

• Never save left-over prescribed antibiotics for future use. Werecommend 

you return them to your vet clinic for safe disposal. 

• Without antibiotics, simple illnesses can become life-threatening. 

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It is also home to the Woodend Cattery, and Animal Dermatology Canterbury. 

Our Woodend branch has a small community clinic vibe, offering an extended 

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Canine Cough (formally known as Kennel Cough) outbreaks during 

the previous summer periods, has prompted many local dog 

owners to have abooster vaccination given over December and 

January. This was asmart move. 

However, as a result all vet clinics will have alarge number of dogs falling 

due for their boosters again during what is already a very busy period in the 

veterinary calendar. 

Vaccination appointments are normally restricted during the spring and 

summer months to allow our vets to deal with the influx of injuries, illnesses, 

toxicities, allergic reactions, barley grass seeds (and outbreaks!) which occur 

when people are generally out and about more with their dogs. 

Consequently, Rangiora Vet Centre, as well as the branch clinics in Woodend 

and Kaiapoi has taken the proactive approach and made available more 

vaccination appointments, toensure clients are not turned away when their 

pet becomes due. 

Small Animal Veterinarian, Kathy Preston, says that the strength of immunity 

following avaccination is strongest during the 3months immediately after 

vaccination, and the protection from the Canine Cough vaccine only lasts 

up to 12 months. It is no problem bringing the vaccination date forward, but 

running overdue presents a risk for your dog. Therefore, it also makes sense 

for you to ensure your pet receives their vaccination PRIOR to the time of 

greatest risk (boarding kennels, summer outings and increased interaction 

with other dogs). 

If you’ve got holiday plans and your cat or dog is going for a sleepover at a 

boarding facility, Kathy reminds you that it takes at least 10 days to respond 

fully to avaccine, so it is important that you plan carefully for your pet’s 

“holiday”, too. 

Please keep this in mind and book your cat or dog in for their 

vaccination early so you don’t miss out and put them at risk! 

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Camp lease for tender 

The Gore Bay and Buxton camping 

grounds provide special memories for 

Peter and Sandra van Hout. 

Longserving campers, Peter and 

Sandra from Sumner, in Christchurch 

say the North Canterbury recreational 

facility holds aspecial charm, of which 

departing leasees Kim Bestic and Mike 

Watson were part of. 

Peter and Sandra have 20 years worth 

of family camping memories in their 

coastal hideaway, declaring themselves 

the secondlongest stayers. 

And they have watched Kim and 

Mike’s children grow up, alongside their 

own extended family. 

‘‘We stay Show Weekend and then 

every weekend from the middle of 

January until Easter. 

‘‘We arrive on aFriday night after 

work, and depart for home as late as 

possible on aSunday,’’ the van Houts 

say. 

Their children have enjoyed many 

summers there, and now their very 

young grandchildren’s camping chapter 

has begun. 

‘‘We need to start them early,’’ Peter 

says. 

The van Houts have plenty of good 

things to say about the caretakers and 

the previous caretakers, who have 

restored the camping ground back to a 

charming spot, aplace for acamping 

holiday, or aspot to pass through. 

Their hope is it can continue as a 

camping ground to make memories for 

the future. 

Peter and Sandra also enjoy helping 

people coming into the camping ground 

who look lost, talking them through how 

it all works, and getting people settled 

in. 

‘‘We have had many aconversation 

with tourists from all sorts of countries. 

‘‘Most, if not all of them have made one 

comment or other about staying, always 

Special memories ... Peter and Sandra 

van Hout at Gore Bay. 


positive.’’ 

Peter, akeen cyclist, has been around 

the block quite afew times, and during 

Show Weekend asmall group of campers 

enjoy rides together for some long 

adventures. 

‘‘And did Imention the surf?’’ 

Kim says it is great there are still 

camping grounds like Gore Bay for 

families with tents, as well as caravans 

and motorhomes, to enjoy the beach side 

kiwi camping experience that is 

becoming rarer. 

Meeting an endless variety of people 

from so many places has been the 

highlight for them. 

To view more about the lease tender 

go to hurunui.govt.nz/council/alerts? 

item=id%3A2ng532uz11cxby04ea45 or 

email evan.schoombie@hurunui.govt. 

nz, ring the council on 03 314 8816 

(Amberley), 03 319 8812 (Cheviot), or 03 

315 8400 (Amuri/Hanmer Springs). 

Applications close Thursday, October 19. 

About Moving Forward: 

Waimakariri’s Integrated 

Transport Strategy 

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the transport challenges facing our District. 

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Coastal erosion ... The road to this scenic North Canterbury beach —Nape Nape — 

is being eroded. 

PHOTO: FILE 

Coastal quandary 



The growing threat of erosion to 

coastal roads has prompted the 

Hurunui District Council to seek 

guidance on how to respond. 

Councillors were asked to make a 

decision, at Tuesday’s council 

meeting, on whether to continue 

maintaining Nape Nape Road at 

Blythe River, south of Hurunui River. 

Chief operations officer Daniel 

Harris said Nape Nape Road had been 

subject to slips in heavy rain events 

and coastal erosion over the last five 

years and was becoming costly to 

maintain. 

Over the last few months the council 

has been forced to make decisions 

about other coastal roads and 

communities, including Claverley 

Road, north of Cheviot, and the 

Amberley Beach Golf Club’s access on 

Golf Links Road. 

This prompted councillors to call 

for astrategy to be developed and 

included in next year’s 2024/34 Long 

Term Plan to provide some guidance. 

‘‘This is quite abig decision for us 

because it is the first time we have had 

to do it,’’ Deputy Mayor Vince Daly 

said. 

‘‘We need to have aset of 

parameters to help us when making 

these decisions,’’ Cr Fiona Harris 

said. 

Cr Gary Jackson moved two motions, 

one calling for council staff to restore 

access to Nape Nape Road over the 

summer and the second to develop ‘‘a 

high level framework’’ for making 

decisions around coastal erosion. 

He called for council staff to provide 

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information on other roads which 

were vulnerable to coastal erosion 

and climate change. 

‘‘If there is going to be abudget 

blowout we need to know about it 

because we need to make adecision 

on whether to rate for it.’’ 

Mr Harris said $53,258 was spent 

last year to repair Nape Nape Road 

after extensive slips, rockfall and 

areas where high tides had claimed 

the road. 

After further weather events in 

January, council staff made the 

decision to stop maintaining the road 

and a‘‘road closed’’ sign was erected. 

Landowners made adeputation to 

the council in August requesting the 

council return to maintaining the 

road. 

They indicated restoring the road to 

afourwheeldrive access standard 

would be acceptable. 

Nape Nape Road provided access to 

several properties, to the beach and 

Department of Conservation land, and 

it was apopular tourist spot. 

Councillors voted to restore access 

to the road ‘‘as inexpensively as 

possible’’ for the next six months. 

It was suggested the landowners be 

asked to maintain the road. 

‘‘It gives us time to think about what 

we can do and what role the 

landowners have to play,’’ Cr Robbie 

Bruerton said. 

‘‘It also gives the landowners time to 

think about what they want to do.’’ 

Two landowners were at Tuesday’s 

council meeting, but declined to 

comment to Local Democracy 

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Local arts exhibition 

to showcase district 


The Waimakariri Public ArtsTrust 

is callingonthe arts community to 

come together for anew exhibition 

showcasing the district's talented 

artists, and supporting the trust. 

The Braided Art Exhibition 2023 is 

beingorganised by the trust,and 

will be heldinthe foyer of the 

WaimakaririDistrict Council's 

Rangiora service centre,from 

WednesdayNovember22until 

Friday November 24. 

Artists wanting to take part in the 

exhibition candosobycollecting a 

free entry form, which includes 

informationaboutthe exhibition, at 

one of Waimakariri’s threepublic 

libraries, in Rangiora, Oxford and 

Kaiapoi, where they will alsoget a 

free 6x6 canvas from the Arts trust 

for their work. 

However, canvasnumbers are 

limited and must be collected by 

October 26. 

Artwork mustbereturned to the 

libraries by November 10. 

The trust’s chairwomanJackie 

Watson says the Braided Art 

Exhibition 2023 is an opportunityfor 

the wider Waimakariri community 

to buy aunique piece of art by alocal 

artist. 

It could also help people to learn 

aboutwhat the trustdoes,and how 

they can help if they want to. 

Ms Watsonsays it willalso help to 

get to know Waimakariri’s artists, 

and see how their artwork enriches 

the community. 

The WaimakaririPublic Arts Trust 

is acharitable trust which was 

establishedtwo years ago to 

promote the artsand raisefunds to 

commission public outdoor art 

worksinWaimakariri. 

Andrew Drummond'ssculpture, 

Karo,onthe banks of the Kaiapoi 

River,was the trust’sfirst art 

installation. 

The trusthas alsobeen 

responsible for organisingthe 

Randall Watsonsculpture, The 

Gathering. 

The Gathering was agift fromthe 

late Christopher Marshall, which 

was installedrecently in the Ohoka 

Domain. 

Other sculptures are in the 

pipeline including one at the 

MainPowerStadium in Rangiora. 

Since the ArtsTrust was 

establishedone of the trustees, Win 

Stringer, hascollated a 

comprehensive list of Waimakariri’s 

publicoutdoor sculptures and it has 

been usedtocreate the trust’s first 

calendar. 

Photographs of Karo and some of 

Waimakariri’s older sculptures, not 

organised by WPAT,including the 

Margaret MBlackwell Trust’s Water 

Feature sculpture, outside the 

Kaiapoi public library, are featured 

in the calendar whichwill be 

available to buy at the exhibition. 

The trustees are hoping the 

calendar will provepopularwith 

individualsand companies looking 

for Christmas giftsthat feature 

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Winnie-the-Pooh comes to life 


The muchloved characters in A.A.Milne’s 

charmingchildren’s story,WinnieThe 

Pooh,have been brought to life by students 

from Rangiora’sHartleySchool of 

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The schoolproduced twoshows, of 

WinnieThePooh,with the same cast, at 

the Rangiora Town Hall Theatre last 

Saturday, playing to packedhouses. 

The schools’s founder Dale Hartley 

Brown, said it was ashort show, with no 

interval. 

However, some of the cast hadtheir 

school production earlier in the week so 

they were extrabusy. 

‘‘They all worked so hard,’’ Dale said. 

She was thrilled withthe support the 

showsreceived. 

‘‘Theonly downerwas that some 

students fell sickover that last week, so we 

lost about fourperformers due to illness. 

No leads thankgoodness,’’ she said. 

Preparation for the show beganearly 

this year. 

‘‘Hannah Thompson,our director, began 

writing the show in March, andweapplied 

for the rightstoall of the music in June and 

July,’’ Dalesaid. 

Auditions for leads were held at the end 

of June and rehearsalstook all of term 

three—from late July until September. 

The performerswere all from HSPA. 

‘‘We auditionfor the leadcharacters 

from within the school.But all of the group 

work is done by the classes of students, so 

everyone who takesaclass gets to be on 

stage,’’ she said. 

In the end, 90 juniors performedinthe 

show.Therewas also 11 crew who were 

mainly senior students from HSPA, plus a 

raft of parent helpers in the dressing 

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Brackenfields for sale 


The 27,000 square metre Brackenfields 

Shopping Centre in Amberley is up for 

sale. 

Commercial real estate investment 

firm, Erskine Owen, has launched anew 

property syndicate —Brackenfields 

Property Syndicate —tobuy the $15 

million retail development. 

It is the company’s first entry into the 

retail market. 

The centre is anchored by the 3564 

square metre Countdown Supermarket, 

which experienced a23percent revenue 

growth over the past four years. 

Simon Paris, Erskine Owen's general 

manager of Investor Relations, says 

supermarketanchored developments of 

this nature do not enter the market 

often, and they anticipate strong 

wholesale investor interest. 

He says the commercial retail hub 

generates about $1,377,311 net income 

per annum across 16 tenancies. 

‘‘Pressure on Christchurch’s housing 

stock is contributing to significant 

growth in townships like Amberley 

which has seen a118% increase in 

property values over the past decade. 

‘‘A further surge in growth is expected 

in the coming months as eight new 

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retirement village are completed, 

offering housing for hundreds of 

residents. 

‘‘The influx of new residents is also 

expected to boost traffic to the shopping 

centre with the nearest competing 

supermarkets in Kaikoura, 135km to the 

north and Woodend, 25km to the south, 

creating asignificant geographic 

advantage for the Brackenfields retail 

hub,’’ Mr Paris says. 

Countdown Amberley has five years 

remaining on the lease term, with afinal 

lease expiry in 2049. 

The threebuilding shopping precinct 

was built in 2014 and has alettable area 

of 5790sqm. 

The site also has an undeveloped, 

1000sqm adjacent area which presents 

further opportunities for retail 

expansion of the hub. 

In addition to the supermarket, the 

centre is supported by 15 specialty 

tenancies including apharmacy, bakery 

and cafe, fish &chip shop and an ATM, 

he says. 

Mr Paris says the Brackenfields 

Property Syndicate offers wholesale 

investors, with aminimum investment of 

$100,000, aprojected 8% cash return. 

It is now open for subscription. 

Open home at centre 


An openhome,tothank the Canterbury 

community for its ‘‘unwavering’’ support 

helping build theCancer Society’snew 

stateoftheart centre,isbeing held on 

Saturday(September30). 

The community eventwill run from 

10amto2pm at thenew Christchurch 

facility at 74 LangdonsRd, where the 

publicwillbeinvited to tourthe new 

centre. 

‘‘This will grant peopleaunique 

opportunitytowitness theexceptional 

progress madeand understand the 

difference this centrewillmake in the 

lives of cancerpatients and their 

families,’’CancerSociety brand and 

communications coordinatorAleisha 

Duncan says. 

‘‘Whether youare amember of the 

community who has supported the project 

along the way or someone with anew 

interest in the centre,this event is an 

opportunitytocome together,honour 

accomplishments,and look forwardtoa 

futurewherenoone feels alone in their 

battle againstcancer,’’she says. 

Thenew Canterbury CancerCentre is 

thefirst integratedcancersupport hub for 

NewZealandersfrom acrossthe South 

Island,and willprovide awide range of 

comprehensiveservices, including 50 

guest accommodation rooms,mainly for 

thosetravelling fromout of town to 

receive cancertreatment in Christchurch. 

CancerSocietyNorthCanterbury’s 

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hasreceived supportfrom North 

Canterbury residents andother 

communities across Canterbury and the 

West Coast. 

‘‘The build comes on thebackofyears of 

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World Heritage status sought for Kaikoura 



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Kaikōuracouldsoon be aWorldHeritage 

site. 

Te Korowai otetai ō Marokura, 

Kaikōura’scoastal guardian,plans to 

apply to be included in theUnited 

NationsEducational,Scientific and 

Cultural Organisation(UNESCO)World 

Heritage list. 

Theannouncementfollows abid by the 

district to seekdarksky sanctuary status 

from theInternationalDarkSky 

Association. 

Chairperson Tā Mark Solomonsays 

Kaikōura is ‘‘anoutstanding example’’ of 

cultural connectionwith landand sea 

over 800yearsofsettlement. 

He said Te Tai ō Marokura,the coastal 

area of Kaikōura,was an integral part of 

Ngāti Kurī hapū andNgāiTahuhistory 

andcultural identity. 

This connectionwent backtothe 

tradition of Paikea,the whale rider, an 

ancestorofNgāti Kurī. 

In recent years thecoastline hadbeen 

preserved through conservation,the 

study of whales andthe development of 

sustainabletourism, Tā Mark says. 

WorldHeritagestatus wouldrecognise 

Kaikōura’sindustry,projects, cultures 

andpeople, thegeology, ecology, biology 

andastronomy, he said. 

Kaikōuraboasted nutrientrich sea 

canyons withone of theworld’slargest 

diversity of marinemammals in one 

place. 

Thecoastline is alsorenowned for its 

endemicbird species,includingthe 

Hutton’s shearwater, and forseafood 

includingcrayfish. 

Tā Mark saidthe Kaikōuraregion was 

favoured by Māori because of its 

abundant mahinga kai (food gathering 

resources). 

Thesea provided kaimoana (sea food), 

Coastal features ... Cultural artworks were installed along State Highway 1south of Kaikōura as part of the roading network recovery 

after the 2016 earthquake. 

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rivers gave freshwater fish andtuna 

(eels), and thelandwas plentifulinplants 

and bird life. 

Extensive gardensand the cultivation 

of kumara, aruhe(fernroot), tī kouka 

(cabbage trees)and karakawere also 

established. 

Te Korowaisecretary GinaSolomon 

saidWorld Heritage statuswould also 

recognise thedistrict’s agricultural 

history. 

‘‘Fromthe kumara gardensthrough to 

the regenerativefarming andwetlands 

development of today is apart of its 

heritage. 

‘‘Whatbettermarketing toolisthere 

thanstating thatthis lamb,beef,milk, 

wool, fish, honey,wine,orgin camefrom 

aWorld Heritage listedarea?’’ 

TheKaikōura sea canyonand 

mountains wererecognisedashaving 

‘‘strong potential’’inthe 2006 by the New 

ZealandWorld Heritage committee. 

Butitwas notpursued duealack of 

marineand coastalprotected areas,a 

lack of protectedlowlands linking coastal 

areas to the Seaward Kaikōuraranges 

andfragmentednature of marine 

planningand management. 

Sincethen Te Korowai otetai ō 

Marokura hasbeenestablished,bringing 

togetherfishers, touristoperators, 

environmentalists,iwi and government 

agencies.TeKorowai wasinstrumental in 

establishing theKaikōura Marine 

Strategy in 2012,which led to the 

Kaikōura(Te Tai oMarokura) Marine 

Management Actwhichpassed in 2014. 

The Actestablishedthe Kaikōura 

MarineArea,the Hikurangimarine 

reserve, awhalesanctuary, afur seal 

sanctuary, five mātaitai reserves and 

Taiāpurelocalfisheries. 

Since the 2016Waiauearthquake, 

cultural artworks havebeen installed 

along State Highway1and work is 

progressingonagreatwalkand the 

Whale trail cycleway. 

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New Zealand, Tongariro NationalPark 

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Titles galore at Kaiapoi book sale 


Adventure versus romance, history 

versus pictorial ,there weretitles galore 

on offer at the AnglicanParish of 

Kaiapoi’s thrice yearlybook fair held at 

St Bartholomew'schurch hallover the 

weekend. 

Organising teammember Mary 

Mackintosh says the fundraiser for the 

parish again attractedagood turnout. 

‘‘Westarted the book fair in 2016 and 

run it three timesayear to help raise the 

funds necessary to supportthe parish’s 

charityprojects.’’ 

She says it is wonderful how the 

community comestogethertosupport the 

workdone by the parish. 

‘‘Each timewehost the fair, students 

fromKaiapoi HighSchool come down 

and help us move the books from their 

storageroom to the hall at St 

Bartholomew's. 

Theyalso help us sort thembyauthors 

and genres.’’ 

Whenthe teamfind doubleups or 

books not of interest to their buyersthey 

donate themtothe otherbook sales held 

in the district eachyear. 

Before Covid disruptions any books 

considerednot suitable for salebybeing 

to topic focusedortoo old but still 

readable were packaged and sent to the 

Pacific Islands to help in the education of 

people there. 

Mrs Mackintosh says the two day long 

salehad steady numbers for bothdays. 

‘‘It’s alwaysajob keepingthe boxes of 

books on offer stocked and then we have 

all the jigsawpuzzlesand DVD’s to sort 

and lay out as well.’’ 

She says the sale has kept up with the 

times. ‘‘Once when CD’s went out of 

favour and DVD’sbecamemore popular 

we were stuck with alarge box of CD’s at 

the end of one sale, then suddenlya 

buyer showed up and bought the lot.’’ 

Just looking ... Warren Vance of Kaiapoi, browses through the thousands of books on 

offer at the Anglican Parish of Kaiapoi’s thrice yearly book fair held at St Bartholomew’s 

Church. 

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New war memorial on the drawing board 



The Culverden communityishoping to 

have anew war memorialinplacefor the 

town’sAnzac Day service next year. 

Fundraising is under way and a 

memorial design has beenapproved with 

the support of the Hurunui District 

Council, Culverden Community 

Committeechairperson DavidCroft said. 

The new design is based on acorten 

steel memorial at Leyland in England, 

with the shape of asoldier cut out and 

standing nine metres high. 

The Culverden version will be six 

metreshigh,with apoppyand the words 

‘‘LestWeForget’’ on the front and a 

memorial on the other side, which will be 

lit up at night. 

It will be placed in the Rutherford 

Reserve,next to Amuri Area School. 

‘‘It is going to be very unique, there won’t 

be anything quite like it in New Zealand,’’ 

Mr Croftsaid. 

The projectwas expected to cost 

$150,000. 

The Hurunui DistrictCouncil’s Amuri 

Community Committee,also chaired by Mr 

Croft,has approved the use of $56,000 in 

funds held in trust from the sale of the 

town’sDrill Hall in the 1980s. 

More than $20,000ofcommunity support 

has also been secured. 

The Drill Hall was built by the late 

DuncanRutherford in 1902 to train 

mounted rifleman and was gifted to the 

community. The Amuri mounted rifleshad 

to buy their own uniforms, so Rutherford 

paid for those who could notafford it, Mr 

Croft said. 

Anzac Day services alternated between 

Waiau,Rotherham and Culverden. 

Culverden services werepreviouslyheld 

in the AmuriArea School grounds, next to 

atree planted in memory of aformerpupil 

who was killed in World War 1. But the 

treeblew overduring astorm and had to 

be removed. 

Culverden last hosted the AnzacDay 

servicein2021, with the community 

gatheringatthe Culverden Volunteer Fire 

Brigade rooms,before crossing the busy 

Mountainview Roadtoaset of memorial 

gates. 

‘‘Itwas just not the right placefor the 

ceremony because it is such abusy road,’’ 

Mr Croft said. ‘‘And we had the fire alarm 

go off in the middle of the service.’’ 

Culverden was due to host the Anzac 

Day service againnext year and Mr Croft 

hoped the foundations would be laid 

before Christmas. 

The CulverdenCommunity Committee 

needed to raise another$70,00 and has 

already approached theRoyal New 

Zealand RSA and the Lotteries 

Commission, with support from the 

council. 

Aleaflet drop in the community is also 

planned. 

‘‘What we plan on building is reasonably 

simple, but Ithink it willbereally 

poignant,’’ Mr Croft said. 

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Specialist flood team 



An increase in heavy rain events is 

forcing the Waimakariri District 

Council to rethinkhow it responds. 

Thecouncil has established an 

infrastructure resilienceteam to lead 

flood recovery efforts. 

Councillorshave also approved $4 

million for infrastructure repairs, 

following afloodevent in July, which 

saw more than 150mm of rainfall over 

threedays. 

‘‘We know severeweather eventsare 

happeningmore regularly and during 

each eventwelearn more about our 

stormwater, wastewaterand roading 

networks and where they need be 

strengthened andinvestment focused,’’ 

MayorDan Gordon said. 

‘‘Rather than engaging consultants to 

workalongsidestaff, we’ve decided to 

recruit and put in placeaspecialist 

team to work on current known issues 

and improve the resilience of our 

entirenetwork.’’ 

Thecouncil received 335 service 

requests from residents following 

July’srainevent, compared to more 

than 800 requests from amore severe 

rain event last year. 

TheJuly rain eventled to a 

precautionary selfevacuation of 

Tuahiwi at its peak, numerous road 

closures andwidespread surface 

flooding. 

‘‘Residents have told the council 

they’re concerned aboutflooding 

during heavy rainevents, especially 

now theyare happening more 

regularly,’’ Mr Gordon said. 

‘‘And they want assurance we’re 

doingwhatwecan to reduce the 

likelihood of flooding.’’ 

❛Rather than engaging 

consultants to work 

alongside staff, we’ve 

decided to recruit and put in 

place aspecialist team to 

work on current known 

issues and improve the 

resilience of our entire 

network.❜ 

—Waimakariri MayorDan Gordon 

He said the new fund provided a 

budget to fix known issues and to put 

skilled people in place as part of an 

infrastructure resilience team. 

The main areas to experience issues 

from July’s rain eventincluded Cam 

River/Ruataniwha, the Tuahiwi area, 

and Waikuku Beach. 

There werealso roadrepairs 

needed,including Lees Valley Road. 

Over the past threeyears $22.3 

million has been spent in Kaiapoi on 

floodprotection works such as 

pumping stations, drainand culvert 

improvements and mainsreplacement. 

It was partially fundedfrom the 

government’s ‘‘shovel ready’’ fund. 

‘‘We’vealready seen the benefit of 

theseimprovements during the July 

2023 flooding known lowlying areas 

in Kaiapoi remained safe,’’ Mr Gordon 

said. 

‘‘We want to continue to build on this 

momentum with thisnew team and 

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Banks not only tool 


Stopbanks remainEnvironment 

Canterbury’s (ECan) primarytoolfor 

keeping people safe fromflooding,says 

the regional council’s rivers manager 

David Aires. 

However, ECan recognises stopbanks 

are not the only solutionthat can be 

adoptedfor aparticularcommunity or 

river, andbecauseofthisithas been 

introducing other flood protection 

initiativesfor anumberofyears. 

Mr Aires followsapopularseries of 

nationwide talks,Making RoomFor 

Rivers, by Forest andBird freshwater 

advocateTom Kay,who saysallowing 

rivers to move rather thanengineering 

themintoartificialchannelsisanaturefriendly 

way to reduce flooding. 

‘‘Traditional hardengineered solutions 

provide afalsesenseofsecurity,’’ Mr Kay 

says. 

‘‘Ithas givenusthe idea that it is safe to 

build homesand communitiesright up to 

the edges of rivers. 

‘‘These worksalsodestroy important 

habitat for nativefish, birds andinsects. 

Wetlands disappear, and rivers are 

disconnectedfrom theirfloodplains and 

the aquifers beneaththem,’’hesays. 

These unintended consequences 

degraded naturalwild rivers,ruined 

traditional kai gathering spots, and 

negatively impacted cultural, social,and 

economic wellbeing. 

‘‘The ongoing cost of maintaining our 

country’sfloodprotectioninfrastructure 

and cleaningupafter floodsis(and 

continues to be) enormous,’’ he says. 

Other initiativesECan has been 

introducing includethe Braided River 

Revival Whakahaumanu Ngā Awa ā 

Pākihi (BRR) which focusesonworking 

collaborativelytomaintain and enhance 

the natural character of braidedrivers. 

‘‘It is aboutaligning allour work in 

rivers, formingalliances with mana 

whenua,agencies, and thecommunity to 

take aholistic approachtoriver 

management andflood resilience,’’ Mr 

Aires says. 

‘‘BRRsignals ashiftfrom river 

management focused solely on flood 

protection, to one thatalso facilitates 

collaborativeefforts to protectand 

enhancethe rangeofvaluesthat make 

ourbraided rivers uniqueand important 

ecosystems.’’ 

Regionwide BermTransitionProject 

is another tool usingnatural 

infrastructure, suchasplanting andweed 

control,toincrease thefloodresilience of 

river berms andsupport theregeneration 

of native plant habitat. 

‘‘This project wasmadepossiblethanks 

to oneoff funding from theMinistry of 

Business Innovation andEmployment’s 

Kānoa–RegionalEconomic 

Development &InvestmentUnit,’’ Mr 

Aires says. 

Most of thework will be finished by 

December, andcontinuingitwillrequire 

ongoing funding. 

ECan’sflood protection schemes are 

largely funded throughtargeted rates. 

‘‘Whilewesupport giving rivers room to 

move as atooltomanagefloodprotection, 

we alsorecognisethe financial impact 

this hasonthese ratepayers,especially 

when privateland purchasemay be 

involved,’’hesays. 

‘‘Fullyembracingthe roomforriver 

approachtofloodmanagement will take a 

systems approach,withalignment 

between all who have an interest or 

responsibility for river bermsand land 

alongside rivers. It willalsotake an 

intergenerationalview,’’ Mr Aires says. 

‘‘It is criticalthat those who livealongside 

rivershaveasay in developing or 

changing solutionsfor flood protection.’ 

Woolly stand 

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Waimakariri’s councillors have made a 

stand for New Zealandwool. 

The WaimakaririDistrict Council has 

passedamotioncalling on staff to choose 

wool carpets over synthetic, wherever 

practical. 

In moving the motion,CrAlBlackie said 

the use of nylon carpets was in conflict 

with the council’s ‘‘sustainability 

mantra’’. 

‘‘Woolisasustainable and natural 

alternative to nylon and thereare new 

commercial grade woolproducts that are 

comparable in both cost and durability to 

synthetic carpets. 

‘‘Thisisasmall stepinthe right 

direction.’’ 

Council staff presented amemo to 

councillors, asking to stillhave the option 

to choose the harder wearing nylon 

carpets. 

‘‘It would be good to retain use of both, 

as nylon can be harder wearing and there 

are highercosts with wool products,’’ 

greenspace managerGrant MacLeod said. 

‘‘We don’t use wool at the moment 

generally becausenylon is cheaper,but 

we do need to startlooking at the social 

impact,’’ community and recreation 

general managerChris Brownconceded. 

Cr Blackie saidthe technology 

associated with wool carpet was 

improving all the time. ‘‘Wool carpetstick 

all the boxes. It is doable, it comes at a 

minimal extracost of around $1 extraper 

rate payer. Synthetic carpet is plasticand 

every time you walkonityou get 

nanoparticles of plasticinyour shoes and 

in your clothes. ‘‘[Scientists have] found 

that we all have nanoparticles of plastic 

insideusand all the animalsdoaswell.’’ 

Apetitionwas recently presented to 

Parliament,callingonwool carpets to be 

used in government buildings. 

Light fest 

The MainPower Light Festival has 

been rescheduled for October 6and 

7. 

The festivalwill be held on Friday 

and Saturday nights, after being 

postponed from late September due 

to the wet weatherforecast. 

Ticket holders and otherswho 

were planning to attendthe event 

are advised to keep an eye on the 

MainPower FestivalofLight 

Facebook page or go to 

rangioralightandsound.co.nz for 

information about what is on at the 

lighting spectacular and the Night 

Market in theWaimakariri District 

Council car park next door. 

Art to bloom 

This year the Rangiora Art Society 

Spring Exhibition is all set to bloom in a 

new location. 

Rangiora Art Society Treasurer Julie 

Hassall says they are delighted to 

announce the annual show will be held in 

the Rangiora BoroughSchool Hall, 157 

King Street, Rangiora. 

‘‘This year we have65artists exhibiting 

at our Annual Spring Exhibition and we 

really hope that everyonewill enjoy the 

new biggerspace,’’ she says 

The guest artist for this year’s Spring 

Exhibition is Christine Watton of Kaiapoi, 

amixed media artist well knownfor her 

abstract floral imagery. 

Another whose work will feature is 

Sheryl PriceHall, an artist with a 

penchant for experimentation across 

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RURAL LIFE 


Learning the Canadian way of farming 


35 

Learning how Canadianfarmers work 

and managetheir farmswas the goal of 

WaimakaririYoungFarmers Club 

member Ashley Spark on atrip with the 

Brechin Young Farmers group of 

Scotland. 

Ashley took asix week break from her 

work at Claxby Farms at Eyrewell, to join 

agroup of sevenyoung farmers from 

Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, 

Switzerland,Germany and Austriaona 

10 week long exchange. 

She shortened her trip to return and 

help out withcalving. 

They wereinCanada to see how dairy, 

beef,sheep,pig and goat farms wererun 

and how avarietyofcrop farms such as 

tobacco and grains weregrownincolder 

climates. 

Basedinthe Canadian province of 

Ontario for mostofthe six weeksshe was 

away,Ashley says she stayed with hosts 

in the small rural communities of 

Peterborough, Durham,Middlesex, 

Oxford and Renfreenorth east of 

Toronto and admitsitwas not what she 

was expecting. 

‘‘It was far better thanIcould have 

ever imagined. 

‘‘Theefforts from the hosts made 

everything amazing as they organised 

everything,asked our opinions and went 

out of their way to makeeveryone 

comfortable.’’ 

Youngfarmers clubs themselves were 

similar in size to New Zealand varying 

between 20 and 50 members. 

The best food she tried was ‘Putin’ 

chipsand gravy with cheese curdontop. 

Otherhighlights includedvisiting a 

huge potatofarm with 2850 acres sown in 

potatoes, and sampling waterbuffalo 

meat. 

Her host families arrangedeverything, 

often taking her on local excursions. 

One host eventook her to ashooting 

range where they shotmany different 

firearms. 

She says dairy farmsizes variedfrom 

30 milking cows to 1000and her dairy 

skillswere appreciated whenshe stayed 

on aJersey farm and helped with 

milking. 

One highlight was spendingCanada 

Day in Ottawa and visiting Niagara Falls. 

“Staying the night and watching the 

lightsand fireworks while therewas fun. 

‘‘I even got to see someMennonites 

who live withoutelectricity,which was a 

lot differenttoScotlandand New 

Zealand. Thesepeople were well 

respected among their communities.’’ 

Her advicefor anyoneconsideringthis 

type of farmbased exchange is justdoit. 

‘‘Say yes to every opportunity as you 

get to do things you wouldnever be able 

to do. You get to spend timewith hosts 

who know all of the tips and tricks to get 

the best experiences.’’ 

Learning experience ... Waimakariri 

Young Farmers Club member Ashley Spark 

(front left), with her group of young farmers 

touring Canada. 


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Proudly supporting sport 

in North Canterbury 

Hawarden golfers out drive city cousins 

Asmall group of women from the tiny 

Hawarden Golf Club have out shone 

many larger clubs in the past month. 

Ateam of four —Erin Mulholland, 

Nicky Lang, Rose Cassidy, Michelle 

Fletcher —won the Cowlishaw Cup at 

the Christchurch Golf Club, atrophy 

they last won in 1928. 

The invitation tournament for 

Canterbury clubs is apinnacle event, 

played in pairs playing straight 

foursomes. 

Ateam then went on to win the Boyle 

Cup for the first time since 1933, after 

successfully challenging Scargill on 

Friday, September 15. 

The Boyle Cup is like the Ranfurly 

Shield of Golf. 

It was presented to the Christchurch 

Golf Club in 1914, and is the Canterbury 

Interclub Match Play challenge trophy. 

Each team has five players who play 

individual match play. 

An interesting tradition allows 

caddies and spectators, adding to the 

excitement of the matches. 

For the small club winning the 

trophies has been very special, 

particularly as it does not have many 

women to choose from, and who are 

available to play. 

‘‘For asmall club like ours winning 

trophies like these is pretty special as 

we don’t have many women to choose 

from and who are available to play.’’ 

Awinning smile ... The winning team, 

from left was Erin Mulholland, Nicky Lang, 

Rose Cassidy, Michelle Fletcher. PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

Ateam of high endurance 

NC SPORTS RESULTS 


Petria Haigh’s ambition thisracing 

season is not to get lost and to make 

the transtasman horseendurance 

racing team. 

‘‘I wasinsecond place at the 

Easter Nationals thisyear whenI 

misread adirectionmarker. I 

endedupnearly five kilometres 

away from where Iwas supposed 

to be and lost two places,soInever 

want to make that mistake again,’’ 

she says. 

The 23yearoldEyrewellbased 

endurance rider competes in longdistance 

horse riding endurance 

events ranging from20kilometres 

to 160km. 

‘‘They are alot of fun and 

require you and the horse to work 

as one.’’ 

The formatfor an endurance 

horserace can cover up to 40km 

laps around adefined course. 

At the end of each lap, the horse 

must passcompulsory vet 

examinations. 

Petria says they lookclosely at 

the gait, heart rate,hydration, gut 

sounds and generalappearance. 

‘‘If any one of these is not right 

you're out.Ifall are okaythen they 

allowyou to do another lap.’’ 

The welfare of the horse is 

paramount and whenalap is 

finished the ridersenter a 

strapping area where they, and the 

strapper, coolthe horse down and 

get its heartbeattoslow. 

‘‘It’s avery stressful time as the 

clockdoesn't stop in there, if it 

takesalong time to get your 

All set ... Petria Haigh and her 

mount Najah, ready for anew 

endurance horse racing season. 

Petria is holding the buckle she won 

racing in the Tom Quilty Gold Cup 

Australian Endurance Nationals. 


mount’s heart ratedown you can 

be passed by afollowing rider.’’ 

The clock stops once the vet 

examinesthe horse and then 

teams get a40minutebreak to rest 

before heading out for another lap 

if all is okay. 

Longdistance racescan often 

take over 15 hours to compete. 

Petria is preparing for her first 

race of the 2023/24 season this 

weekend in Ashburton after 

campaigning for the past five 

months in Australia. 

‘‘It will be agood chancetotry 

out my new mountMagic and 

renew my racingbond with 

Najah.’’ 

Najah,a16yearold Arabian 

enduranceracing horse, and 

Petria, are in their fourth season 

ridingtogether. 

In 2022 the duo won the 100km 

Canterbury and South Island 

Championship titles, were fourth 

place at the nationals at Easter and 

the Canterbury EnduranceClubs 

rider of the year. Theywerealso 

secondoverall in New Zealand for 

the horseand rider of the year 

pointscompetition. 

While in Australia, Petriarode 

for several teams, one owned by a 

descendent of the family that owns 

Mars Bars. 

‘‘Bothteams werevery 

professional, the Oso Arabian 

Horse Stud wereastrongracing 

team and Irodethreeraces for 

them, then Iworked at ariding 

schoolwhich empowers young 

riders.’’ 

She says racing in Australia is 

very different fromNew Zealand. 

‘‘Races there are serious team 

events. Iwas shocked on my first 

race with nearly200 other 

competitors all jostling for position 

at the start line.Imissed the cue to 

start and followed them off.’’ 

She says hereendurance racing 

fieldsare alot smaller, but she gets 

to rideover someofthe most 

beautiful scenery in the world 

compared to the dirtroads she 

raced on in Australia. 

The daughterofformer national 

speedway champion and atwostar 

rated endurance horse racer Allan 

Haigh,Petria saysshe wouldn't 

mind havingagobehind the wheel 

of one of the ministocksone day. 

Rangiora Bridge Club 

Pocock Pairs: North/South: Heather Waldron/Colleen Adam 1, 

Noreen Thompson/Veronica Hall2,Judith Calder/David 

Rainey 3. E/W: Liz Duke/Barry Smart 1, Lorraine Proffit/Pam 

MacAllister 2, Gaynor Hurford/Dawn Simpson 3. 

Spring Pairs: N/S: Lyn Edwards/Sue McIlroy 1, Robyn Dawson/ 

Joyce Gray 2, Jan Roose/Judith Driver 3. E/W: Dawn Simpson/ 

Gaynor Hurford 1, Alison Price/Derek Wilson2,Jenny Hassall/ 

Jill Amer 3. 

Junior Evening :N/S: Diane Graham/Trish Warnes 1and Gay 

Saunders/Debra Wilson equal 1, Ellis Sanders/Judy McIver 3. 

E/W: Denis Milne/Gerard McRae 1, Murray Messervy/Tim 

Marshall 2, Carol Creamer/Helen Creamer 3. 

Premier Pairs:N/S: Jim Knight/Ken Fox 1, Hilary Lakeman/ 

Jill Amer 2, Owen Evans/Tony Biddington 3. E/W: Jenny Story/ 

Peter Story 1, GaynorHurford/Dawn Simpson2,Nancy Harris/ 

Maggie Johnston 3. 

Rangiora 9hole golf 

Putting: Men: Ron Reed 15 c/b, 1; Hudson Dean 15 c/b, 2; John 

Gardner 15 c/b,3;Ralph Sinclair 15 c/b, 4. 

Women: Catherine Boddy 13, 1; Diane Sinclair 15 c/b, 2; Rita 

Moore 15, c/b, 3. 

Amberley Golf Club 

Melbourne Cup winner: H Murray, KGussettee +6, DBanton 

+3, DVan Turnhout +3, M Hedges +3,RDenby +3, SHeslop 

+2, J Cumming +2, J Reardon +1, PWylie +1,RHornblow +1, 

BYates 0. 

Excel Design Build Longest Putt: WVan Zuylen. 

Mid Week Men: SHarnett 40, GWayne 39, BBalderstone 39, A 

Genet 38, KGussettee 38, DFlewellen 38. 

Mid Week Women: 4BBB: SWiddowson and RLester 49 

Longest Putt: J Cumming. 

9Holers: MCarpenter 31, IPettigrew 34. 

Women: PMander 30, VCrooks 33. 

Amberley Bridge Club 

Monday Evening: JanRoose &JanenneCumming 1, Douschka 

&Tim Saunders 2, Shula Guse &Sarah HughesGames 3. 

Thursday Afternoon: N/S:Irene Carson &Mary Warren 1, 

Judith Driver & 

Jan Roose 2, Douschka Saunders &Nell McKellow 3. E/W 

Nancy Hassall &HughBradbury 1, Nola McKissock &Diane 

Watson 2, Grant Mangin &Ian 

Pettigrew 3. 

PROUDLYSUPPORTING LOCALSPORT 

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NEWS &CLASSIFIED 


41 

Rangiora Museum 

Donald Ellis, Stony Creek baker and Sefton 

resident, will entertain at the Rangiora Museum 

on Thursday, September 28, at 7.30pm. His story 

‘‘Trouble at t'Mill’’ embraces immigration and the 

early textile industry. All welcome at 29 Good 

Street. Donations appreciated from nonmembers. 

Supper provided. No need to book. The 

Museum is open every Wednesday and Sunday 

1.30pm to 4pm. 

Amberley Bowling Club open day 

Awarm welcome awaits anyone, of any age, to 

join the club at the Amberley Domain on 

September 30 at 1.30pm. Come along and try your 

hand at bowling, and enjoy some good company. 

The club can supply the equipment. For more 

information phone 027 5755 604. 

North Canterbury Inclusive Sports Festival 

This is aone day sporting festival for youth and 

those with disabilities. It will be held at 

MainPower Stadium, 289 Coldstream Road, 

Rangiora on Friday, September 29, between 

10.30am and 2.30pm. 

Kowai Archives Society Inc. 

To mark 100 years since the Kowai County 

Council officially opened its new office at 

Balcairn on October 5, 1922. 

This historic building which is also apeace 

memorial those who had fought in World War 1, 

will be open on Sunday, October 8, from 1pm to 

4.30pm. 

Volunteers will welcome visitors and show them 

around the building, which has been recently 

restored and strengthened after earthquake 

damage. 

Biscuits, tea /coffee will be provided. 

The daughter of Auschwitz, by Tova Friedman 

Aftersurviving the liquidationofthe Jewishghetto in central 

Poland,where she lived as atoddler,Tova was 5yearsold when she 

and her parents were sent to aNazi 

labour camp, and almostsix when she 

and her motherwere forcedinto a 

packed cattle truck and sent to 

Auschwitz II. 

Pic’sreallygood recipebook, by Pic 

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As wellasgivingafabulous range of 

tastypeanut butterrecipes, bothsweet 

and savoury, this book tells stories 

abouthow the brand got started. 

AbbeyRoad,byDavidHepworth 

The incredible history of how Abbey 

Road became the most famous 

recordingstudio in the world. 

These titlesare available in both 

Waimakaririand Hurunuilibraries. 

Find out more aboutrecent additions 

to the library collectionbygoing to the 

library catalogue at waimakariri.kotui.org.nz or hurunui.kotui.org. 

nz or contactyour locallibrary. 

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Cars Wanted 

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wanted for dismantling or 

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Educational 

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Retail Sales 

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McAlpines Mitre 10 MEGA are seeking applications from 

outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic people to join our 

successful Retail team, on aFixed Term. 

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Save yourself all those hours in the car each week. 

To be successful you will be: 

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• Physically fitand strong 

• Able to climb ladders and use lifting equipment 

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• Able to think proactively 

• Able to work hard and smart 

• Familiarineither DIY or Customer Service 

• Weekend work willberequired 

McAlpines have an active drug &alcohol policy in place, 

apre-employment drug test and medical will be required. 

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NewZealand visa. 

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What’s happening in your 

community… 

Thank You! 

Abig thank you tothose who came along on 

the weekend to help with the replanting of the 

Waikuku Beach shelterbelt. 

Earlier this year, the macrocarpa shelterbelt along 

Park Terrace was removed following community 

engagement about the ongoing maintenance costs 

of the shelterbelt. 

We were very fortunate tohave the Student 

Volunteer Army help with the replanting aer the 

bad weather meant they couldn’t travel to Nelson 

for ascheduled project. 

More than 30 members of the Student 

Volunteer Army joined with members of the 

community, Council staff, rangers and Ian Fong 

and Shona Powell from the Woodend-Seon 

Community Board for the replanting. 

This meant more than 1060 seedling low-growing 

native shrub and tree species were planted in one 

hour. Atremendous effort. 

The group then were able to enjoy abarbecue 

lunch together aer the hard work was done. 

Another 360 seedlings were planted on Monday 

this week which completed the job. 

Upcoming Roadworks and Events 

We have plenty of scheduled road works around 

the District and abig running event on this 

coming weekend. 

The Loburn 68 – The Canterbury Road Relay 

is taking place in the Loburn/Ashley areas on 

Saturday 30 September. 

This is alarge event with asignificant number 

of runners using the road network. Traffic 

management measures will be in place to protect 

the runners, including stop/go operations, lane 

narrowing, reduced speed limits, and aoneway 

closure along Dixons Road East (closed at 

Marshmans Road through to Cones Road). Please 

take care if driving through these areas on the day 

and keep an eye out for runners. 

Cass Street will be closed between Meadow Street 

and Feldwick Drive from Monday 25September to 

Wednesday 4October for Mainpower upgrades in 

the area. 

Asphalt resurfacing on West Belt between 

Oxford Road and Milesbrook Close will be 

completed on 28/29 September with aone-way 

closure each side during the day. Rata Street will 

also be closed at the intersection with West Belt 

while work is in the southbound lane. 

Huntingdon Drive isdue to be closed between 

Salisbury Avenue and Belmont Avenue fromMonday 

25 September forapproximately three weeks as a 

newroad connection through to Charles UphamDrive 

is built. Adetour will be in placevia Oakwood Drive. 

Park Avenue, Oxford will be closedinthe southbound 

direction from Monday 2October foruptofourweeks 

forawater main renewal. 

Church Street, Rangiora will be closed to 

northbound traffic from Queen Street this week 

for anew sewer manhole, property connection and 

fibre works to the new development there. 

Have Your Say 

We’ve got afew projects open for public feedback 

and are keen to hear from residents across arange 

of different topics. 

Current consultations include: 

• Waimakariri Economic Development Strategy – 

providing aframework that guides the Council’s 

and Enterprise North Canterbury’s efforts 

and activities in supporting local economic 

growth over the next ten years with the aid of 

anticipated delivery partners incritical areas. 

• MandevilleResurgence Channel Upgrades – asking 

forfeedback on theoptions beingconsidered to 

improve themanagement of stormwater and 

resurgence flow through Mandeville. 

• Integrated Transport Strategy – this is a 

strategic document which sets out how we 

will manage our transport and mobility needs 

towards 2035 and beyond. 

Community feedback helps the Council make 

decisions and it’s important the public have 

their say on issues that affect them. You can 

provide feedback on any of these topics online at 

waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk 

The registration process is quick and easy and by 

providing your details makes sure we can keep you 

in the loop. 

Live Well in 

Waimakariri 

Monday2October 2023 

RSAClub, 82 Victoria Street, Rangiora 

10am–12noon 

Waimakariri Older PersonsEXPO 

12noon–12.45pm 

Finger food 

1–3pm 

International DayofOlder People 

Formoreinformation 

Visit facebook.com/WaimakaririCommunity 

Enquiries to 

Hutika Croft-Gibbs, 027 457 9867 

LANCE BURDETT 

SHANEFLETCHER 

MENTAL 

HEALTH 

RESILIENCE 

TALK 

Monday 9October 

7-9pm 

Followed by 

light refreshments 

Mainpower Stadium, 

Rangiora 

Find out more and register 

for the event scan the 

qr code or visit events. 

humanitix.com/ 

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43 

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feedback 

YOUTH 

Development Grant 

Available to young people living 

in the Waimakariri District aged 

between 12 and 24. 

Applications will open on 

Monday 18 September 2023 and close on 

Friday 20 October 2023. 

For more information: 

com.board@wmk.govt.nz 

027 254 3940 

waimakariri.govt.nz 

Windy 

weather? 

If you think your bin could be blown over, 

consider putting it out on the morning of 

your collection day, before 7am, and bring it 

in as soon as possible after collection. 

— 

Find out more collection tips at 

rethinkrubbish.co.nz 

rethinkrubbish.co.nz 

Woodend Spring 

Flower Show 

Sat 30 September 1 - 4pm 

Woodend Community Centre 

Public Notices 

Flowers, crafts, stalls, Devonshire Teas 

and more! 

PLUS! North Canterbury Floral Art 

Exhibition and Children’s Decorated Bikes 

For more information see www.woodendspringflowershow.weebly.com 

or Ph: 312 7988 OR Email: shirleyrogers483@gmail.com 

Multisport 

Long 

Duathlon 

8th 

& & & 

36km Cycle 1.5km Run 14km Kayak 11.5km Run 

jacksonholmes 

SAT 14OCT 2023 |RAKAIADOMAIN |RAKAIA 

& 

35km Cycle 14.6km Run 

Short 

Duathlon 

25km Cycle 

Half 

Marathon 

& 

6km Run 

• Fresh Farm Produce &Medals for the Winners 

• Finishers Medals for all Competitors 

• Grades for all Ages -from 10-100+, Individual & 

Teams Categories 

See the website for further details and to enter online 

www.thesalmonrun.nz 

Loburn 68 Road 

Relay Run 

Saturday, 30 th 

September 2023 

Starting and finishing 

at LoburnDomain. 

Watch out for runners 

on these roads – 

LoburnWhiterock 

Rd, Thompsons Rd, 

Stoneyflat Rd, Bradys 

Rd, LoburnTerrace Rd, 

Carrs Rd, Cones Rd, 

Dixons Rd, Boundary 

Rd, ForestryRd, 

Marshmans Rd. 

First race starts at 

8am. Runners could 

be on the roads until 

3.30pm. 

Thank you for your 

cooperation and 

support. 

Victor Gamperle 

Athletics Canterbury 

Mobile: 021 225 8217 

Email: victor.gamperle@ 

athleticscanterbury.org.nz 

2615682 

Ashburton Fanciers 

Society 

POULTRY AUCTION 

Sunday October 8, 

Sports Hall 

Tancred Street West 

Ashburton 

Viewing 11am 

Start 12.30pm 

Poultry, Bantams, 

Ducks,Geese,Guinea 

Pigs and Rabbits 

Something for every body. 

Fertile eggs for hatching. 

2612644 

Wanted To Buy 

CARAVAN, with shower 

& toilet. Any condition. 

Reasonable price. Phone 

Steve 027 622 0011. 

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 aOn-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 to Sunday, 10am 

to 11pm. 

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 issue 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than amatter specified in 

section 105 (1) of the Sale 

and Supply of Alcohol Act 

2012. 

This is the first publication 

of this notice. 

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ON-LICENCE 


AND SUPPLY OF 


J. Capers Ltd T/A 

Lemongrass Restaurant, 

56 Fletchers Road, Loburn 

has made application to the 

District Licensing Committee 

at Rangiora for the renewal 

of an On-Licence in respect 

of the premises situated at 

56 Fletchers Road, Loburn 

or the B.Y.O known as 

Lemongrass Restaurant. 


business conducted (or to be 

conducted) under the licence 

is Restaurant. 



is (or is intended to be) sold 

under the licence are: 1 st May 

to 31 st August Mon -Wed 

9am to 8pm, Thurs - Sun 

9am -10pm. 1 st September 

to 30 th April 9am -10pm. 









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 


Licensing Committee at 

Private Bag 1005, Rangiora 

or email to records@wmk. 

govt.nz. 

No objection to the renewal 



than a matter 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 21 st 

September 2023. 2615651v2 



ON LICENCE 


AND SUPPLY OF 


Emperor Panda Limited, 4 

Clayton Place, Woodend, 

7691 has made application 

to the district Licensing 

Committee (DLC) at 

Rangiora for the issue of 

an On-Licence in respect 

of the premises situated at 

4Clayton Place, Woodend, 

7691 known ans Mifan 

Restaurant 


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 11.00 – 

15:00; 16:00 to 22:00. 




of the Waimakairiri District 





to object to the issue of the 

licence may, not later than 

15 working days after the 

date of the pubication of this 

notice, file anotice inwriting 

of the objection with the 

Secretary of the Waimakariri 

District Licensing Committee 

at Private Bag 1005, 

Rangiora 7440 or email to 

alcohol@wmk.govt.nz. 

No objection to the issue 



than a matter specified in 

section 105 (1) of the Sale 

and Supply of Alcohol Act 

2012. 

This is the first publication of 

this notice. 

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KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS 

“The Key ofKnowledge ..”(Luke 11:52) 

ISRAEL’S 75 TH 

ANNIVERSARY 

Israel became anation in May, 1948. 

Prophecy stated that they would return 

to their ancient homeland in the latter 

days. They have survived, against the 

odds, through divine guidance. They 

will face more adversity, but in the near 

future, Israel will be in the forefront to 

teach the World of God’s ways, then 

there will be true peace in the Earth. 

Blue Skies Convention Centre 

Williams Street, Kaiapoi 

Sunday 1 st October, 7:00pm 

For information -phone 03 352 5453 

website -bibletruthandprophecy 

Entertainment 

TOO MANY CHIEFS at BALCAIRN HALL 

SATURDAY 30SEPTEMBER, 7.30 PM 

Rob Joass, Andrew London, Wayne Mason 

and Lorina Harding performing together 

–four of NZ’s most well known and loved 

singer/songwriters. 

Tickets (cash) $30.00 from Sally Mac’s, Amberley; 

Sefton Garage and Stan’s 7Day Pharmacy, 

Rangiora, or Online: www.balcairnhall.com. 

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CLASSIFIED 


Public Notices 

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ONE COMMUNITYTRUSTEE 

FORTHE KATEVALLEY LANDFILL COMMUNITY TRUST 

The Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust is seeking nominations for one 

community trustee from the Waipara Community Area. 

The principal task ofthis charitable Trust is to distribute funds provided by 

Transwaste Canterbury for purposes that are beneficial topeople whose 

principal place of residence iswithin the contributing area to the Waipara 

School (the Community Area). This includes funding community activities or 

facilitiesinany location thatare capable of conferring suchbenefit. 

In the event ofmore than one nomination being received, apublic meeting 

will be held inthe Waipara Memorial Hall on Monday, 13November 2023. 

Voting will be open from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Avote will take place toelect one 

trustee who will be appointed for atermofthree years. It will be arequirement 

of those wishing to vote to be present on the night of this election meeting 

and to signaregister stating their nameand addressinorder that eligibility to 

vote can be assessed.Noproxy/absentee votes will be accepted.The existing 

trustee whose term is expiring is not precluded from offering themselves for 

re-election. 

The Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust is made up of three Community 

trustees, one Amberleytrustee andtwo Settlor’s trustees. 

Who Can Be Nominated? 

Any person over the age of 18 whoseprincipalplace of residence is within the 

WaiparaCommunityArea identified on the plan in the Trust Deed.. 

Who Can MakeaNomination? 

Any person over the age of 18 whose principal place of residence iswithin 

the Community Area and whose name and address appears on the applicable 

current electoral roll. 

How Can aNomination Be Made? 

Written notice in the form of aletter of nomination is required. This must: 

•Contain the full name and residential address ofthe person making the 

nomination, and that person’sdateofbirthand signature. 

•Contain a signed statement of willingness to serve as a trustee from 

the person nominated, together with his/her full name, date ofbirth and 

residential address. 

•Becomplete inall respects and be received by The Secretary, Kate Valley 

Landfill CommunityTrust, on or before the closing dateofFriday, 20 October 

2023. 

More Information 

Enquiries canbedirectedtoSecretaryKVLCT@gmail.com 

Official complaints must be madetothe Secretarynolater than 2daysafter the 

election resultsannounced. 

Acopy of the Kate Valley LandfillCommunity Trust Deedcan be requested by 

phoning0800TRANSWASTE (872 679). 

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Call Perera Kennels, 

Greyhound Rehoming. All 

tested for suitability for 

differenthomes. Phone 027 

427 1536. 

Garage Sales 

47 KENSINGTON AVE, 

Rangiora. Saturday 30th 

Sept, 8am until 1pm. 

Downsizing, household 

items and furniture. 

2510982 

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Street, Saturday 7th October, 

9am - 12noon. Cash 

only, household items and 

more. 

NOTICE OF DRAIN SPRAYING 

The Waimakakariri District Council will be 

carrying out weed spraying of drains and water 

races commencing 1October 2023 –30April 

2024 inclusive. 

Drains or areas of drains will be sprayed 

according to need and not all public drains will 

necessarily be sprayed. 

Council will minimise spraying aquatic 

vegetation such as watercress and monkey 

musk, preferring to use mechanical methods to 

manage excess weed growth. 

Spraying of dry drain inverts and adjacent 

woody weed pest species will continue. 

The active chemicals that may be used in this 

programme are: 

•Glyphosate for vegetation 

•Triclopyr for gorse and broom 

The majority of drains to be sprayed will be 

dry and where watercress is to be sprayed, 

appropriate warning signs will be erected. 

All spraying will be completed by 30 April 2024. 

Enquiries to Dan Lewis, Land Drainage 

Engineer, phone: 0800 965 468 

Kalley Simpson 

3Waters Manager 

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Professional, guaranteed, 

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Copper Beech Tree 

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Free quotes. Contact Angus 

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DRESSMAKING Bev’s 

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Phone 327 5535. 

BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

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Accumulation of soot seriously 

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Latest rotary brush technology. 

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repairs, gardening, pruning, 

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Free quotes, call Vinnie 

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For all your printing 

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polos, Overalls, Caps etc. 

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ANTHONY SYMONDS 

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Locals with 30 years 

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All workmanship 

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Phone 021 344 023 

Pride &Quality Painting 

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20 yrs exp, fast and friendly 

service. For all your painting 

needs, phone: Martin 310 

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2021 MITSUBISHI 

OUTLANDER LS 2.4P/CVT 

40400kms, 2360cc,Alloys, Parking 

Sensor,Cruise Control,PushStart, 

Reverse Camera. 

2015 MAZDA CX-5 XD LTD 

2180cc, Diesel, CruiseControl, 

Heated Seats, Reverse Camera, 

4WD,1Owner. 

2015 FORD ECOSPORT 

TITANIUM 

50750kms, 1490cc, Alloys,Cruise 

Control,Elevated Seating, Push 

ButtonStart. 

All prices include on road costs, 12 month registration and new WOF 

*Safety ratings are from year of manufacture* 


Thursday,September 28, 2023 | Issue1065 | www.starnews.co.nz 

Extradaylight. 

Extra deals. 

HereatSmiths, we’re excited aboutDaylight Savings. 

And we’ve got dealsfor days…and days… anddays. 

2 YEARS INTEREST FREE on purchases $499 & over* 

4 on beds &furniture $999 &over* 

YEARS INTEREST FREE 

Bremen 6Seater Fabric Recliner 

LoungeSuite in Graphite 

9045665 (Avaialnble in Smoke) 

$3999 

was 

$6299 

35% 

OFF # 

Bissell 

PowerForce Helix 

VacuumCleane er 

9042664/2111F 

$149 

MATES 

RATES 

MATES 

RATES 

FINALWEEK 

5x Airpoints Dollars 

on Sleepyhead Beds* 1 

FINAL WEEK 

5x Airpoints Dollars 

on Bosch Appliances* 2 

SmithsCity 

Colombo Street 

550 Colombo Street, 

Christchurch 

Smiths City 

Northwood 

1Radcliffe Rd, 

Christchurch 

SmithsCity 

Hornby 

6TowerStreet, 

Christchurch 

Appliances,Beds, 

Furniture, TVs, 

Audio&more. 

Offervalid datesvary,see productpagesonline fordetails.Availablewhile stocks last. Limited quantity dealsare limit oneper customer.#Discount is offour fullretail price.*1 5x Airpoints DollarsonSleepyhead beds, mattresses,and bed bases valid Wednesday 30 August 

–Sunday 1 October2023.Promotion and Airpoints programmeterms, conditions, andexclusions apply.Visit smithscity.co.nz/airpointsfor details. *2 5x Airpoints DollarsonBosch appliancesvalid1September –1October2023.Promotionand Airpointsprogrammeterms, 

conditions, and exclusionsapply.Visitsmithscity.co.nz/airpoints fordetails.

50% off 25-50% off 

Matrix MKII, MatrixMKII 

Ultra&Sanctuary Beds # 

ExcludesLimited Edition 

selectedDining and 

OccasionalFurniture # 

Bosch Series615 Place 

Setting Freestanding 

Dishwasher 

$1999 

9076392 /SMS6HCB01A 

Bosch 71L 

Built-in Oven 

SamsungGalaxy 

Buds2inGraphite 

9060037 /HBA534ES0A 

9070610 /SM-R177NZKAASA 

$1629 SAVE 

MATES 

RATES 

$179 

was 

$229 

$50 

Russell Hobbs Air Fry 

Crisp’n BakeToasterOven 

$139 

9060751 /RHTOV25 

MATES 

RATES 

MATES 

RATES 

MATES 

RATES 

TCL43” UHD Google TV 

9077210 /43P745 

$674 

MATES 

RATES 

FREE SanLucas Umbrella 

with selectedOutdoor Furniture* 2 

Youspring forwardand 

our prices fall back. 

CLEAROUT 

DEALS 

on Cushions, Rugs, 

Throws, Outdoor Furniture, 

Nursery,and Tech 

Renovating your kitchen?We’ve got an award 

winningkitchen design team readytohelp. 

0800 020030 contact@smithskitchens.co.nz smithscity.co.nz/kitchens 

Offer valid dates vary, see product pages online for details. Available while stocks last. Limited quantity deals are limit one per customer. #Discount isoff our full retail price. *Apple, selected computers, game 

consoles, gift cards and some promotional items are not available in conjunction with interest free offers. Current fixed interest rate of 23.95% p.a. applies toany balance remaining after expiry of any interest 

free period. Finance, Price Promise, Airpoints and promotion, terms, conditions, exclusions, credit criteria and limits apply. Personal shoppers only, trade and commercial not supplied. See smithscity.co.nz 

for details. #Discount is offour full retail price.*1 Freedeliveryonselected LG OLED TVsvalidWednesday 30 August –Tuesday 26 September 2023.Freedelivery terms,conditions, andexclusionsapply.Applies to delivery 

addresses within 50km of aSmiths Citystore. Deliveries to some rural areasand the Outer Islands (Chatham Island, StewartIsland, KawauIsland,Waiheke Island, Matakana Island, GreatBarrierIsland and d’Urville Island) 

areexcluded. Additional deliverycharges andfreedelivery exclusions applyinsome circumstances. Applies to drop-off deliveries only.Excludes unpacking, setup, and installation. Not available in conjunction with anyother 

offer. Personalshoppersonly. Excludes Trade andCommercial.*2 Offervalid 27 Sep -17Oct 2023,orwhile stock lastsonly,onselectedoutdoorsettingsonly.Availability mayvarybetween stores. Not available in conjunction 

with anyotheroffer.Limits and otherexclusionsmay apply,ask in-store fordetails.Inthe event of an order cancellationorrefund, the bonus/freeproduct must also be returned. Personal shoppersonly. Tradenot supplied.

North Canterbury News: September 28, 2023

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